2013 News
December 23, 2013 - David Deane was interviewed by CTV's Steve Murphy about the origins of Christmas and highlights in religion news.
December 17, 2013 - AST student Rachel Campbell was interviewed on CBC Island Morning earlier today about her research in church gossip. Rachel is part of the graduate projects class, which will be presenting research findings March 11 to 13.
November 22, 2013 - The Rev. Dr. Rob Fennell and AST alumna (the Rev.) Mel Malton were interviewed on CBC Information morning today about the C.S. Lewis Symposium, which takes place this Saturday.
September 16, 2013 - Congratulations to Peter Duggan, former AST board member, for being awarded this year's FCGA (Fellow of the Certified General Accountants of Canada) by CGA Canada.
Story posted on the BOYNECLARKE Website
April 5, 2013 - AST President Eric Beresford offered reflections on retired AST faculty Dr. Mary Schaefer, who passed away during Holy Week
In Memoriam Message (pdf)
March 31, 2013 - The Rev. Kevin Little (AST MDiv 1990) was featured on CBC Radio's Maritime Magazine. Kevin was the recipient of the 2012 Lt. Gov.'s Faith in Action Award.
March 31, 2013 - David Deane was interviewed on the Weekend Edition - a News 95.7 radio show - about the history of Easter
March 30, 2013 - The Catholic Register published an article about Natalie MacMaster receiving an AST honorary degree
March 25, 2013 - Halifax mayor Mike Savage recently gave a keynote speech to the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, in support of higher education
March 24, 2013 - The Cape Breton Post published an article Natalie MacMaster receiving an AST honorary degree
March 20, 2013 - Halifax Herald published an article about AST Convocation honorees
March 19, 2013 - David Deane was interviewed on CBC Radio's Mainstreet about miracles
March 19, 2013 - Martin Rumscheidt and Natalie MacMaster to receive Honorary Degrees at AST Convocation
Donna MacKinnon to be honored as an Associate
March 14, 2013 - AST President Eric Beresford offers congratulations on the election of Pope Francis
March 14, 2013 - Sister Joan Campbell reacts to news of the new pope on CBC Radio's Information Morning
March 13, 2013 - Interest in the papal conclave continues. David Deane was interviewed on the Global Maritimes morning news.
March 12, 2012 - CTV News at 5 paid a vist to AST's St. Columba Chapel to interview MA student Nicole Myshak. Nicole also works on campus as a journalist with John Paul II Media Institute.
March 11, 2013 - David Deane was interviewed by Steve Murphy on CTV Atlantic News about the papal conclave.
March 5, 2013 - David Deane was interviewed in the Halifax Herald for the Monday "Five Questions" column regarding the new pope.
March 2, 2013 - As students in the grad projects class prepare to present their research March 6-7, class instructor Susan Willhauck was interviewed in the Halifax Herald. It should be noted that AST is located on Francklyn Street, and current enrolment figures include 144 students in various graduate and adult education programs.
February 25, 2013 - Congratulations to the Rev. Dr. Helen Ryding (AST MDiv 2008), who was recognized for her contributions to the church and community with the presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. This honour was bestowed upon her February 1 at a ceremony held at Government House by the Honourable J.J. Grant, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Congratulations Helen!
February 20, 2013 - Canada's new Office of Religious Freedom was announced,and the Rev. Margaret Sagar shared her thoughts on CBC Radio's Halifax morning show Information Morning.
February 11, 2013 - The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI received extensive media coverage, and David Deane was interviewed by several media outlets, including CTV National news
February 2013 - Dr. Laurence DeWolfe wrote and contributed photographs for "Lutherland," the cover story of the February 2013 issue of the Presbyterian Record.
January 31, 2013 - Dr. David Deane talks to CBC Radio One's Mainstreet
January 21, 2013 - The Rev. Canon Eric Beresford talks to CTV Atlantic News about declining church enrolments
December 7, 2012 - AST opens call for nominations for honorary doctor of divinity and associate, to be awarded at convocation 2014.
Honorary Degree Recipients (revised)
Call for Nominations - 2014 Associate
List of Past Associate Honorees
Closing date for nominations: January 31, 2013