Conference Program
Friday, April 11, 2025
Moderator: Dr. Jesse Carlson
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Land Acknowledgement, Opening Remarks & Welcome
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | Opening Speakers: Nathan Radke & Dr. Lee Kuhnle
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | Coffee/Tea Break
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Student Presentation & Discussion
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Student Presentation & Discussion: Carol Scott
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM | Break & Transition to Social Venue
7:15 PM - 9:00 PM | Friday Night Social (Venue: Troy, Wolfville)
Self paid
RSVP to 0309684r@acadiau.ca by April 6
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Morning Session
Moderator: Dr. Jesse Carlson
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Keynote Speaker & Discussion (UK): Michael Fitzgerald
Midday Session
Moderator: Dr. Fikir Haile
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM | Keynote Speakers: Nathan Radke & Dr. Lee Kuhnle (In-person)
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Question Period & Discussion
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
Moderator: Dr. Can Mutlu
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Student Presentation & Discussion: Laura Taggart
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Virtual Keynote Speaker & Discussion (US): Dr. Gabriel Rockhill
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM | Student Presentation & Discussion
Evening Social
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Trivia at University Club
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Moderator: Carol Scott
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Keynote Speaker & Discussion (UK): Nada Koreish
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Student Presentation: Elke Willmann & Discussion
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Farewell: Dr. Jesse Carlson
Additional Information
Presentation Format: 40–60 minutes presentation + 20-minute discussion
Breaks & Refreshments: Coffee, tea, and snacks available
Meals & Socials:
Friday night dinner at Troy, Wolfville (self-paid, RSVP required)
Saturday night Social/Trivia Night (RSVP required)
RSVP Deadline: April 6, 2025
RSVP for dinner and social events to 0309684r@acadiau.ca
We look forward to an engaging and thought-provoking conference!