Xaverians are mourning the loss of Brian Mulroney who graduated from StFX in Antigonish in 1959.
In a release Thursday night, President Dr. Andrew Hakin said Canada’s 18th Prime Minister was “a remarkable individual, a visionary and a true champion” for the university.
He said Mulroney’s efforts transformed the campus and their academic mission spanning all facets of the student experience – from the Alumni Aquatic Centre to the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government.
Hakin said “Personally, I will always think with great affection and be grateful for the guidance and mentorship he provided me.”
Hakin added that the community will come together to pay their respects and more information will be shared in the days ahead.
Meanwhile on Friday in a social media post, StFX invited the community to sign a book of condolence, located in the replica Prime Minister’s Office in Mulroney Hall March 1st to 3rd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and March 4th to 6th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"Tonight’s news is met with a sense of great loss for all Xaverians." A statement from StFX President & Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Andy Hakin on the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Canada's 18th Prime Minister, StFX class of 1959. Click for more: https://t.co/HOk1tHF80D pic.twitter.com/hfUvzG5wOX
— StFX University (@stfxuniversity) March 1, 2024
As we mourn the passing of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney ’59, 18th Prime Minister of Canada, community members are invited to sign a book of condolence, located in the replica Prime Minister’s Office in Mulroney Hall (2nd floor), on Mar 1-3 (2-4pm) and Mar 4-6 (10am-2pm). pic.twitter.com/SLIeib6KH2
— StFX University (@stfxuniversity) March 1, 2024
As we remember The Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney, we invite you to look back at some of photos that captured his most recent visits to StFX University.
— The Brian Mulroney Institute of Government (@MulroneyInst) March 1, 2024
This includes the 2019 Grand Opening of the Mulroney Institute & the Atlantic Economic Forum in 2023.
Photo credit: @stfxuniversity pic.twitter.com/4xCZj7ec87
StFX students and community members line up to sign the book of condolence. The book will be available until 4pm today (with many more opportunities to sign in the coming days). pic.twitter.com/XLySxL4PeQ
— StFX University (@stfxuniversity) March 1, 2024
