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Mar 1, 2004 --- Week 168

Thanks to Everyone for a Successful University Day!!

Thank you to everyone who assisted in any way on Friday in helping show off the spirit of NSAC to the many prospective students and their families and supporters who were on campus for University Day. It was gratifying to experience the wholehearted campus support for this event. It was a strong indication of the commitment all of us share in promoting NSAC to prospective students and their families. Despite the poor weather in other areas of the Maritimes, we had over 100 students take part in the information sessions, program tours and the EXPO. Many of the guests had visited NSAC before but over 50 had never before been to our campus. A total of 41 applications for admission were left at the Registrar's Office. What a great indicator of the effectiveness of University Day in influencing student decisions on post-secondary education destinations.

Congratulations to the Recruitment Team
Congratulations to Jenna Tingley for heading up the planning of this very successful event and to Brian Carruthers and Craig Curley for helping plan and coordinate University Day 2004 while still keeping up a very busy program of responding to inquiries and school visits.

Thanks from the Recruitment Team
There are way too many people to thank for their contributions, but we'll try. A big thank you goes out to all the NSAC students who helped make the day possible by touring students, setting up and tearing down the EXPO, and being around to answer questions. Another big thanks to Susan Wren and John Kovacs for their terrific testimonials. Thank you to Dr. Hicks and Mary McPhee for their welcomes, and to Wayne Paquet, Mary MacSwain of the Royal Bank, and Brian Crouse for their excellent talks during the information session. Brian Jones and Leanne French-Munn both put on information sessions for students and parents respectfully, which were certainly enjoyed and appreciated. We're grateful for all the efforts by Professors, Instructors, Staff and Students for their involvement with program tours and displays at the EXPO. Thank you also to Chartwells for putting on such a great lunch.

NSAC Drama Society Announces Play

The NSAC Drama Society announces that its play this year will be a presentation of "Oh Promise Me" written by Pete Williams, directed by Kent Loughead and produced by the NSAC Student Union. The Play will run March 10, 11 and 12 in Alumni Theatre starting at 8:00pm. Check out the poster and support the students.

Film Premier at NSAC

The National Film Board recently approached Tarjei Tennessen regarding the potential of holding a film screening here at NSAC. The film is "Animals" and was directed by Jason Young, a local film maker. He was recently interviewed on CBC radio and the film chronicles he and his wife on their farm in the Annapolis Valley. Please mark the evening of March 17th, Haley Room 200 and plan to attend the event.

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Conference Announced

BioNova, The Nova Scotia Biotechnology and Life Sciences Industry Association has announced the Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Conference to be held March 24-26, 2004, at the Casino Nova Scotia Hotel in Halifax. The contact is Jessica Smith, Events and Operations Manager. The agenda for the conference as well as for a partnering session are on-line, as is the registration form.

Class of ‘44 Lecture

“The Social Context of Knowledge Transition. The scientist's lament - Why don't they understand me?" A presentation by Dr. Robert Dykes. Professor & Director, School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, McGill UniversityCox 24, Lecture Theatre. Cumming Hall. Thursday, April 8, 2004, 12 Noon - 1:30 p.m.. Check out the poster for complete details.

Agrifest news on-line

Agrifest is a unique outdoor celebration of innovations in food production for farmers, agri-business, processors, retailers and consumers. Hosted by AgraPoint, it will take place on 50-acre site at Lyndhurst Farms in Canning, Nova Scotia, Canada on August 5-8, 2004.. The Festival has a newsletter that can be found at http://www.agrifest.com/newsletter/agrifest%20newsletter2.html.