Acadia ALERT - Campus Closed (Weather)

Today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Acadia University will remain closed, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the current campus and travel conditions. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours and any change in hours will be communicated through Residence Life.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus and only employees deemed essential are required to report to work. Non-essential employees are not expected to work during the closure. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or cancelled.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO) and on 585 phone system voicemail. If you need emergency-related information, please contact the Department of Safety and Security by dialing 88 on all 585-phone systems, or by calling 902-585-1103.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Acadia University

Department of Safety & Security

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(Tuesday January 27, 2026 @ 9:42 am)

Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

Jodrey School of Computer Science

SEMINAR PRESENTATION

 

Friday, November 12, 2018

2:30pm

Carnegie Hall 113

 

Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

Keegan Francis

 

Abstract

Blockchain is disrupting financial markets and technology ecosystems alike. The applications of Blockchain are numerous, ranging from supply chain management to borderless and free transactions. During this presentation, Keegan will dive into the basic technical aspects of the Blockchain and the various implementations of it. Later in the presentation, Keegan will make comments on, and give you tools to understand and even participate in the cryptocurrency phenomenon.

About the Presenter

Keegan Francis is a software engineer, investor, entrepreneur and a technology enthusiast. Keegan was born and raised in Truro, Nova Scotia and went to school at Acadia University. Keegan graduated with a Bachelor of Computer Science with a focus on data structures, web languages and databases. Keegan now works at PBSA (Peerplays Blockchain Standards Association), a non-profit organization based out of the Diefenbunker in Debert, Nova Scotia. Keegan spends his days working on, and building the Peerplays Blockchain and associated decentralized applications (DAPPS) that run on top of the Blockchain.

Everyone is welcome to attend

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