Alumni e-News
The Alumni e-News is for keeping alumni and friends
of NSAC up-to-date with news from the university including important
announcements, student and alumni achievements, athletic news and
upcoming events.
In this monthly, e-newsletter you'll
find brief news items and for many, a link
for more detailed information.

NSAC Alumni - Embracing their World

News
Agricola News Summer 2010
The summer 2010 edition of Agricola News has been mailed! Check your mail box or read online.
We are always open to suggestions, if you have any ideas or want to submit a story for the next publication e-mail alumni@nsac.ca
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Grow Your Own…
An NSAC Summer Workshop Series
Eating real food and choosing local products are two simple but effective ways to support healthy, sustainable communities. Another is to start on your own food production journey by growing your own. More...
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Donald Young Invested in Order of Canada
In recognition of his contribution to agriculture, Donald Young (Class of '50) of Fredericton, New Brunswick, was invested in the Order of Canada June 18. More... |
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events
NSAC Alumni in Calgary
Take a break from the Calgary Stampede activities with NSAC.
Meet-up with NSAC staff members and other alumni for some appetizers and beverages!
When: Sunday, July 11
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Where: Ceili’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
803 – 8th Ave SW, Calgary
RSVP to alumni@nsac.ca or 902-893-6022.

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Calling all Valley Alumni:
The Eastlink Agri-Golf Classic is coming to your area!
Ken-Wo Golf Club will be the venue for NSAC's annual Eastlink Agri-Golf Classic on Friday, July 23rd. Valley alumni are encouraged to pull some teams together and participate in this event that can't get much closer to home! More... |
Open House
Mark your calendars! NSAC's annual Open House is on Thursday, July 22nd. Plan to spend the day with us!
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Alumni are also invited to attend the annual staff and alumni BBQ in Alumni Gardens at 4 p.m. |

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research
NSAC Grad Student wins First Prize at National Conference
Second year NSAC M. Sc. student, Jeff Nimmo recently won first prize for his oral presentation on "Nutrient Flows on Maritime Dairy Farms" at the national joint conference of the Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS) and Canadian Society of Agronomy (CSA). More... |
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Fertilizer from the Sea
NSAC agricultural scientist unlocks the secrets to seaweed’s nourishing qualities. More... |
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