Annual Members Meeting
November 14 and 15, 2025
hosted by
Hosts
Charles Macdonald
Acting Chair/Past Chair
Joe Apaloo
Host
Dean of Science
St. Francis Xavier University
Lois Whitehead
Executive Director
Science Atlantic
Carter Clifton
Student Representative
St. Francis Xavier University
About
Held each November, the Annual Members Meeting brings together the leaders of Science Atlantic to review the organization’s strategic direction, plan for the coming year, share updates, hear from guest speakers, and connect with each other. Participation is open to Institutional Representatives (Deans or equivalent), Division and Action Committee Chairs, and Board members; as well, some sessions will be open for local attendees and live streamed for all who are interested.
Meeting Location
The Science Atlantic meetings November 14 and 15 will be held in the St. Francis Xavier University, in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Hotel information is below and more details about the sessions will be published shortly.
The Maritime Inn Antigonish is holding a block of Select Double rooms for conference attendees. The group rate of CAD $142.00 per night is reserved for November 13, 14, and 15.
To reserve, call the hotel directly at 902-863-4001 and mention the group name “Science Atlantic Group” to ensure you’re placed under the correct group reservation.
Rooms must be booked by October 13. After this date, any unclaimed rooms will be released, and availability cannot be guaranteed.
For detailed parking information, please refer to the St. Francis Xavier University Parking Map.
Resources
Leadership Meeting Package
(coming late October)
2024-2025 Financial Statements
(coming late October)
Meeting Schedule *
* tentative, updated Oct 14, 2025
Friday, November 14
9:00 am-12:00 pm: Deans of Science Meeting
12:00-1:30 pm: Deans of Science Lunch
1:30-3:00 pm: Institutional Reps (IR) Meeting
3:00-4:00 pm: Registration/Reception
4:00-5:30 pm: Annual Members Meeting (livestreamed)
6:30-9:00 pm: Dinner and Social
Saturday, November 15
7:30-9:00 am: Divison Chairs Breakfast Meeting
9:30-11:30 am: Joint IR/DC Meeting
11:30 am-1:00 pm: Lunch
1:15-2:45 pm: Science Communication workshop with Justin Gregg
2:45-3:00 pm: Wrap up
3:00-3:30 pm: Board Meeting (Board only)
Event Speakers and Announcements
Annual Members Meeting Guest Speaker
Justin Gregg is a scientist, bestselling author, and entertainer who transforms complex ideas about human and animal behavior into laugh-out-loud learning experiences