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June 16, 2003 - Week 135

MOU signed with Brock University
The Nova Scotia Agricultural College, a leader in agricultural education and research, is pleased to inform you of a proud new partnership with Brock University and its Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute in St. Catherines, Ontario.

This partnership agreement will allow NSAC students admission into Brock's oenology (wine-making) and viticulture (grape-growing) program after one or two years spent studying at the NSAC. The agreement with Brock will also facilitate student and faculty exchange as well as credit transfers. A driving force behind this effort has been the growing wine industry in Atlantic Canada which hopes to ensure the training of qualified professionals interested in working in the region.

Please help us to celebrate this exciting development by joining us at the official signing ceremony and reception to be held Monday, June 23rd, 2003 beginning at 11:00 a.m. in Cumming Hall.

RSVP to Theresa Blois at (902) 893-6720 or by e-mail at tblois@nsac.ns.ca

NSAC Centennial 2005
Plans are well underway for the Centennial anniversary of the founding of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Please visit our website to see some of the projects being proposed. We're always looking for new ideas and people to help out. www.nsac.ns.ca/development/NSAC100/index.htm

Leanne French elected to Canadian Council for International Cooperation Board
Leanne French recently won election to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Council for International Cooperation. The Council is a coalition of Canadian voluntary sector organizations working globally to achieve sustainable human development. The CCIC seeks to end global poverty and to promote social justice and human dignity. This is a prestigious appointment won after a very competitive vote and is a testament to the high quality of the work Leanne does here at NSAC. Congratulations Leanne!

Second Annual International Barbecue
Please plan to attend the Second Annual International Barbecue Wednesday, June 18 at International House, 179 College Road beginning at 3:00 p.m Food and refreshments will be served

This year's Barbecue is an occasion to thank everyone for their contributions to internationalization at NSAC. We will also pay tribute to Sam Asiedu for his recent award of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal. Sam received the medal for his international work with CESO (Canadian Executive Service Overseas).

Everyone is welcome!

Ag Zone June 6th, 2003
More than 300 Truro and area students and teachers attended the first Ag Zone which was held at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College on Friday, June 6th , 2003. The program was presented by the Nova Scotia Agricultural Awareness Committe in partnership with the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Throughout the day students and their teachers were introduced to Nova Scotia Agriculture and the Nova Scotia Agricultural College through hands on, interactive learning. While here the students visited five stations which included the College Farm, the Aquaculture Center, Environmental Science program in Cox, Innovations in Engineering in Banting and the Ag Zone which was located in the Athletic Center and included a variety of Ag Awareness activities.

The students enjoyed lunch in the Athletic Center and finished it with a desert auction. The competition was fierce for some of the items and students learned how an auction operates.

Overall the day was a great success and comments have been very positive from both teachers and students. A quick evaluation from one class of grade fours included comments like : "Really good day, Best day of the month, Very interesting, Best day of grade four, Even better than the Shubie trip, Awesome, Loved it" This was a great partnership for the Ag Awareness Committee and we hope it will be the beginning of an annual event.