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 to our alumni website for more detailed information.


NSAC Alumni - Embracing their World

Our April alumni profile has been posted on the NSAC website. Please visit http://nsac.ca/alumni/profiles/ to read all about the activities of Mary Ellen Bryant- class of 2000.

News & Events

NSAC Alumnus Authors Book

Alumnus, John E. (Ted) MacNintch (’56) has written and published a 780-page historical novel titled "The Brother Keepers. The Great War Odyssey of Sable MacInnes and his Brothers." The epic book is loosely based on some of Ted’s Nova Scotia relatives who fought in World War I. Those interested in further information about his book can reach Ted through his website or e-mail him. A copy of his book will be available soon in the MacRae Library at NSAC.

Alumni Gatherings in Ontario and British Columbia

Atlantic Universities Pub Night

Attention alumni in the Ottawa area! There will be a gathering for all Atlantic universities’ alumni & friends Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.. The location is Hooley's Pub at 292 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON. There will be a live band and food and beverage specials. Donations accepted at the door with all proceeds to Christie Lake Kids Camp. For more information contact: atlanticupubnite@yahoo.ca

Kelowna Maritime Alumni Event

NSAC is proud to be part of the Kelowna Maritime Alumni Event. Join us Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at the Quails’ Gate Estate Winery in Kelowna, BC, for an evening of fine wine, fine food and a chance to meet new and old alumni friends from Maritime universities. The evening will start with a private winery tour and tasting. Complete details and registration here.

Leaders of Tomorrow Honoured Today

Wednesday, March 26, saw eight individuals and one group honoured for their contributions to fellow students and activities on campus through leadership at the Student Leadership Award Banquet. More.

Three Alumni Win Intercollegiate Competition in US

Shawn Llewellyn (‘04), Tasha Kean ('04) and Gerald Dykstra (‘08) won the veterinary division at the 7th Annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging Competition held at Michigan State University. More.

Research

NSAC Resarchers Seek Ways to Grow Maritimes' Artic Char Aquaculture Industry

While Arctic char is a delicious fish with a high market value, the worldwide Arctic char aquaculture industry is still relatively small. A large, five-year research project at NSAC is looking at ways to develop the Arctic charr aquaculture industry in the Maritimes. More.

Grad Research Day

NSAC graduate students had a chance to showcase the valuable work they are doing on behalf of the environment and agri-food industry at the ninth Annual Graduate Research Day on March 28, 2008. More.

Athletics

44th Annual Athletic Awards

The 2007-2008 44th Annual Athletic Awards banquet was held in Jenkins Hall on March 28. Congratulations to all athletes! More.

CCAA Academic All Canadian Athletes Named

Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) and the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) are proud to announce the 2007-08 SIRC-CCAA Academic All Canadian Award recipients. This year, a record, 149 student-athletes have achieved combined excellence in collegiate athletics and academics. Three NSAC students received awards. They are soccer players Leah MacNeill, Jaclyn Mosher and Katrina Bennet. More.