Friday, June 6

Pre-conference symposium

Better Together: Building a Provincial Alcohol and Substance Policy Framework

1–4 p.m.

$25

Room 1009, Kenneth Rowe Management Building

SA leaders and staff engaged in substance harm reduction will provide feedback on the draft NS Alcohol Policy Framework, initiated at AACUSS 2024. The session includes updates on research informing the framework, followed by two rounds of facilitated breakout discussions. Participants will explore strengths, identify gaps, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the draft policy, promoting cross-institutional collaboration to advance student health and well-being.

Presenters

• Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Nova Scotia
• Dr. Kara Thompson, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Director Substance Use and Health in Emerging Adulthood (SHEA) Lab at StFX, and Research Chair in Substance Use Policy & Prevention, StFX
• Elizabeth Yeo, Vice-President, Students StFX University

Welcome reception and networking event

5–7 p.m.

Weldon Law Building

Late-night social

9 p.m.–12 a.m.

The Social (Dalhousie University Club)