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.
The Maritime Inn Antigonish room discount expired on Nov 8.
For detailed parking information, please refer to the St. Francis Xavier University Parking Map.
Meeting Schedule
All meetings will be held in Room 3022 of the Mulroney Hall (MULH 3022), unless otherwise specified
Friday, November 14
9:00 am-12:00 pm: Deans of Science Meeting
Mulroney Hall, Room 3022 (MULH 3022)
12:00-1:30 pm: Deans of Science Lunch
Mulroney Hall, Room 3024 (MULH 3024)
1:30-3:00 pm: Institutional Reps (IR) Meeting
Mulroney Hall, Room 3022 (MULH 3022)
3:00-4:00 pm: Registration/Reception
Mulroney Hall East Foyer
4:00-5:30 pm: Annual Members Meeting
Mulroney Hall, Room 3022 (MULH 3022)
Saturday, November 15
7:30-9:00 am: Division Chairs Breakfast Meeting
Maritime Inn Antigonish Celtic Room (Floor 1)
9:30-11:45 am: Joint IR/DC Meeting
Mulroney Hall, Room 3022 (MULH 3022)
12:00-1:15 pm: Lunch
Mulroney Hall, room 3024 (MULH 3024)
1:15-2:45 pm: Science Communication workshop with Justin Gregg
Mulroney Hall, Room 3024 (MULH 3024)
2:45-3:00 pm: Wrap up
Mulroney Hall, Room 3022 (MULH 3022)
3:00-3:30 pm: Board Meeting (Board only)
Mulroney Hall, Room 3022 (MULH 3022)
Event Speakers and Announcements
Board of Directors Nominations, 2025-2027
The following individuals have been nominated for positions on Science Atlantic’s Board of Directors. The vote will be held during the 2025 Annual Members Meeting, Nov. 14, 2025, hosted by St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS.
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