CAMPAIGN
for ACADIA
BUILD
Building toward a bright future Donors drive campus infrastructure renewal, providing innovative learning spaces and new facilities
Faye and David Huestis (’63, ’18 HON) in front of the David Huestis Innovation Pavilion.
By Fred Sgambati (’83)
THE PHYSICAL BEAUTY OF ACADIA’S CAMPUS
is astonishing, always making a great first impression and leaving a lasting impact that extends well beyond graduation day. It represents the University’s rich heritage, exemplified by University Hall, Seminary House, the K. C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, and offers an enticing look into the future by combining historic buildings and cutting-edge technology that appeals to students, researchers and visitors alike. Donors play a vital role in the ongoing evolution of Acadia’s infrastructure. Campus renewal and beautification are made possible largely through generous private and public support, and Campaign for Acadia has prioritized projects that will develop the physical and financial resources needed to ensure a transformative student experience now and for generations to come. The benefits of such investment are obvious and noteworthy, and there is much to celebrate.
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ACADIA BULLETIN FALL 2020
Strategic upgrades In November 2013, the Wu family of Hong Kong provided Acadia with a gift of $1.5 million to construct the Wu Welcome Centre at Alumni Hall. The gift was a tribute to Hong Kong businessman Dr. Jieh Yee Wu from his children, Acadia graduates Lily (1963), Doris (1964), and Timothy (1966). Lily’s husband, Dr. Andre Lau (1961), is also an Acadia alumnus. Also in November 2013, Acadia announced that its arena would be renamed the Andrew H. McCain Arena in recognition of a $1-million gift to the University from Mr. McCain’s children, Nancy (’82), Stephen (’81), Margie (’77), Allison, Kathy, and Linda. Renovations to the existing building improved heating and ventilation and upgraded lighting, sound and video. In addition, dramatic improvements were made to the Acadia Athletics Complex entrance and visitor lobby, and the arena became the only Annapolis Valley facility to feature an indoor 250-metre running track.
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