Source: Acadia University http://www.acadiau.ca/whatsnew/newsrelease/2006/athletes_13oct.html Record Number of Acadia Varsity Athletes Earn Academic All-Canadian HonoursOctober 13, 2006 (Wolfville, NS) - Acadia University kicked off Homecoming Weekend by honouring a record 57 varsity athletes who achieved Academic All-Canadian standing last year. To achieve this national distinction from Canadian Interuniversity Sport, athletes must maintain a minimum average of 80 per cent. At Acadia, almost one in every three of its eligible athletes is an Academic All-Canadian. In addition, varsity athletes completed an average of 30.3 credit hours, more than what is considered a normal course load. Three Academic All-Canadians had a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 and altogether, 12 athletes had a GPA of 3.9 or higher. The highest average was 97.8 per cent and every one of Acadia’s eight varsity sports teams had multiple award winners. "Acadia’s varsity athletes are high performers on and off their field of play," said Dr. Gail Dinter-Gottlieb, Acadia’s President and Vice-Chancellor. "But what is even more impressive is the amount of time our athletes dedicate to community activities from working with children to fundraising for charitable causes. Our athletes are some of the most visible members of the Acadia community and we are proud of the hard work they do and congratulate them for receiving this national honour." The Academic All-Canadian breakfast was held at the beginning of Acadia’s Homecoming Weekend. Other activities include the Friday afternoon launch of a major capital campaign, followed by Saturday’s Convocation Ceremonies, the Annual Homecoming Parade and football game. Saturday evening features the Acadia Women in Sport Dinner and Award Ceremony. During Convocation, Acadia will award approximately 200 degrees to members of its Class of 2006. Dr. Jack Clark of St. John’s will be awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree for his outstanding lifetime contribution to geotechnical engineering. Dr. Paul Kinsman, a recently retired family physician and former Mayor of Wolfville, will be awarded the Acadia University Community Service Award. The Honourable Karen Casey, Minister of Education for the Province of Nova Scotia, will deliver the convocation address. Acadia University, in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. With its nationally and internationally recognized research initiatives, small class sizes, and its technology-rich teaching and learning environment, Acadia offers students a personalized education that includes rigorous academic programs combined with personal growth and development. For more information about Acadia, visit our website at www.acadiau.ca. -30- For more information contact: Scott Roberts Senior Director, Communications and Public Affairs Acadia University P: 902.585.1705
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