ALLways Learning Series


Aerial view of the Acadia University campusEvery week, we invite ALL members and members of our local community to join us for a free, casual ALLways Learning Series (formerly Lunchtime Learning Series).

We cover topics both big and small in scope, from local to international, and from arts to sciences. We aim to offer lively talks, from engaging speakers, that anyone in the audience can enjoy. No registration is required.

This term we are thrilled to announce we will be moving to the KC Irving Environmental Centre Auditorium for our sessions. The Irving Centre is located at 32 University Avenue. The room is located on the lower level of the building. There is a side-entrance on that level, or an elevator is available if you arrive on the main floor. This room has limited seating, and due to fire regulations, we must close the door once the room is full, so please plan to arrive early. All events take place 2:00-3:00.

Inclement Weather Cancellation Policy

Our general rule is if NSCC - Kingstec Campus is closed due to inclement weather, Acadia Lifelong Learning classes and events will be cancelled for that day, even if the Acadia University campus remains officially open. Please check our site possible cancellation announcements.

 

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date

Speaker

Topic

12 September Paul Lalonde Siar Agus Aniar
19 September

Becca Green-LaPierre and Roger Tatlock

Basic Income Guarantee
26 September Paul Lauzon What Happens When Music Happens? (Acadia Sabbatical Showcase)
3 October Alex Speers Beer – It’s Complicated
10 October Carolyn Mallory The Art of Carolyn Mallory
17 October Michelle Boyd Choral Remembrance: Reflections on the “Singing In Flanders Fields” Project
24 October Dan Conlin Rescue from the Valley: The Halifax Explosion and the Train from Kentville
31 October tba Acadia Research Offering - tba
7 November Richard Haworth Ocean Mining
14 November Louisa Horne MAID
21 November Steve Skafte Hidden Gems of Nova Scotia
28 November tba Acadia Research Offering - tba