The Government of Canada Invests in Improving the Church Point Campus' Infrastructure and Learning Spaces

Church Point (NS), on 31 August 2020 – MP René Arsenault, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Official Languages) today announced a contribution of $579,000 to support the modernization of learning spaces and technological infrastructure related to Université Sainte-Anne's Church Point campus. Université Sainte-Anne is matching this contribution in the amount of $616,000, for a total investment of $1.2 million in the project. The province of Nova Scotia also provides an important ongoing support that allows for the development of quality programs and innovative projects.

For Nova Scotia's students it has been a year of upheaval and uncertainty. From grade school to postsecondary, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant finding new ways to teach, to learn and to move education forward. Understandably, with the pandemic and its impacts top-of-mind, many students who planned to start or continue university studies this fall may be looking for opportunities to stay close to home—or even considering taking a year off.

Hubbards, NS, June 9 2020 - After deliberation among its 10-member institutions, the Atlantic Collegiate Athletics Association has cancelled its first-semester sports schedule in light of health and safety considerations for its student athletes, coaches and athletics staff.

Church Point (NS), June 4, 2020- Martin Marcoux, Chair of Université Sainte-Anne's Board of Governors, is pleased to announce that Allister Surette's mandate as President and Vice-Chancellor of Université Sainte-Anne has been renewed for an additional 5-year term. Mr. Surette has led the university since July 1, 2011 and will continue for an additional term starting July 1, 2021 until June 30, 2026.

Church Point (NS), Mai 15, 2020 – Like many of their colleagues at member institutions of the Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) member institutions, Université Sainte-Anne administrators are cautiously optimistic about the resumption of institutional operations for the fall semester.

Halifax, NS, Mai 11, 2020 – University leadership teams across the region are cautiously optimistic about the resumption of institutional operations for the fall semester but only with the approval of Public Health officials.

Church Point, NS, April 30 2020 – Université Sainte-Anne continues to provide support to students through the COVID-19 emergency fund that was launched on April 17^th.

An additional $28,000 was provided to students this week in addition to the $18,000 that was provided last week. Université Sainte-Anne has provided a total of $46,000 in financial support to 68 students.

Church Point (NS), April 29, 2020- The new Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language (FSL) Program aims at encouraging a greater number of young English-speaking Canadians to become bilingual, while studying in their field of interest. Administered by the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC), the program will award 850 non-renewable bursaries, each worth $ 3,000, on a yearly basis from 2020 to 2023. It is funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Church Point, NS, April 22 2020 – Following the launch of the COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Université Sainte-Anne students on April 17^th, Université Sainte-Anne has provided $18,000 in financial support to students. Applications are submitted daily and will be evaluated on a weekly basis.

Church Point, NS, April 17 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic is causing financial hardship for many, including our students.

Université Sainte-Anne has established an emergency fund to help students meet their basic needs in this time of uncertainty. The goal of the fund is to bring short-term relief to students who can't afford to pay for food, housing, or medication.