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October 7, 2002 - Week 104

A Framework for Tomorrow -- Priorities for Agriculture
Do you have questions or an opinion on where we are going or how we will get there?
Plan to attend the Atlantic Agricultural Science and Technology Workshop (AASTW) at the Nova scotia Agricultural College on November 14-15. Hear speakers such as Simon Kennedy, John MacQuarrie, Mark MacCauley, Barron Blois and many more. Attend sessions such as: Back to the Fututre-- Developments in Organic Agriculture.

For more program information and to register, click here:
www.nsac.ns.ca/conferences/aastw2002/prelimprog.htm

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Athletic Results

NSAC Alumni Association to Host Silent Auction
The NSAC will play host to approximately 100 alumni and their spouses on the weekend of October 18 and 19 for annual Homecoming celebrations. A highlight of the weekend's activities will be the Silent Auction in support of the Student Emergency Fund. A sample list of items up for bid can be viewed at the following link. Staff and students alike are encouraged to join us at this event on Saturday beginning at 8:30 p.m in Cumming Hall. Refreshments and cash bar available. www.nsac.ns.ca/alumni/auction_items.htm

For more information contact Stephanie Rogers at 7247

Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Autumn Assembly Wednesday, October 23, 2002
Hall of Fame Wednesday, October 23, 2002
Atlantic Agricultural Science & Technology Workshop November 14, 15
Festive Craft Market November 16 and 17

Festive Craft Market November 16 and 17
Langille Athletic Centre

Pottery, Natural Wreaths, Stained Glass, Jewellery, Leather, Wood, Fabric, Tole Painting, Foods and More!

Hourly Draws - Courtesy of Exhibitors Grand Prize- $500.00

Admission $2.00/day (Children under 12 - free)
Contact: Judy Smith 902-893-6661 fax: 902-897-0014
or email: jsmith@nsac.ns.ca

Student Recruitment Update

This is another busy week for the Student Recruitment team. Jenna Tingley is continuing with her trip through Ontario and this week visits schools in southwestern Ontario in Gray, Bruce and Huron counties. Last week she was part of a bus tour along with representatives of other Maritime universities that took in school visits from Toronto to Oshawa, Mississauga, Ajax, Aurora, Oakville, Cambridge, Kitchener, Burlington,
Hamilton and Brampton.

Dara Pelkey is in rural Cape Breton and Antigonish/Guysborough this week after spending last week in Fredericton and western New Brunswick. Brian Carruthers is visiting PEI schools this week. Brian had a busy weekend last week promoting NSAC at the Nova Scotia 4-H Show in Windsor, NS.

This week's Student Recruitment "Tip of the Hat" goes out to -

Alumni Rosalind Pound and Krista Bradley for promoting the College and handing out NSAC materials at a career fair held at Memorial University last Monday. They were there representing careers with the Newfoundland Dept. of Agrifoods.

Students, Andrew Taylor for wearing his NSAC jacket and Jennifer Chestnut and Diana Murphy for wearing their NSAC sweatshirts at the NS Provincial 4-H Show in Windsor last weekend.

Ian Dionne, who works for the Town of Truro's Engineering Office for helping staff the NSAC display at the 4-H Show.

And to all the alumni who wore "I'm an AC grad" stickers (including the Dairy Judge Bloyce Thompson right in the show ring) at the 4-H Show.

Volunteers Needs

Staff and students are needed to assist with Autumn Assembly. If you would like to help with the phototaking of scholarship winners, handing out and receiving gowns, ushering and handing out programs at the event Wednesday evening, October 23, please contact Sandra Murphy at the Career Services and Awards Office, at 893-7900, email
smurphy@nsac.ns.ca

Food for Thought! -- Learn More About Quality and Safety in our Food Supply
The Atlantic Agricultural Science and Technology Workshop on November 14-15 includes sessions on Food Quality and Safety. Don' t miss this opportunity to hear from leading experts and participate in discussion about this important topic. Speakers include: Albert Chambers, Dan Lutz, and Sally Rutherford.

For more information and to register, click below:

www.nsac.ns.ca/conferences/aastw2002/index.htm

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