NSAC E-Bulletin

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September 7, 2004 --- Week 195

Strong Application Numbers for NSAC

The number of applications to NSAC this year has increased substantially over last. According to our Registrar, Wayne Paquet, overall application numbers have increased 11.0 percent over last year. Last year at this time, application numbers were down 7.0 percent. B.Sc. applications are up 23 percent this year whereas last year they were only up 1.2 percent. Overall degree-level applications are up 18.2 percent this year (includes B.Sc., B.Tech. and Engineering) where they were only up 1.7 percent last year. Technology and technician program applications are down 3 percent this year, significantly better compared to the 20.3 percent drop last year. At present, we have received 280 admission deposits for new and returning students compared to 236 deposits received by this date last year. Wayne is careful to point out that application numbers are not the same as enrolment numbers. However, this is a strong indication that awareness levels in NSAC's market are rising. What nice news to kick off this academic year!

Breakfast Television Coming to NSAC - New Date

Breakfast Television will be doing an on-site shoot on the morning of Friday, September 10th as opposed to Thursday, September 9th as indicated in last week's E-Bulletin. We are designing five separate entertaining segments to profile the exciting science we teach at NSAC and the dynamic student life we offer. The profile will air on the morning of Monday, September 13th. For more information, contact Sarah Morris.

Oktoberfest 5K Run Coming Soon to NSAC

It's that time of year again to shine up those sneakers and head outside for some old-fashioned road training! The annual NSAC Oktoberfest 5 km Run is one of many Run Nova Scotia events across the province. There are six divisions in which one can enter: From the Open Class that is open to all ages, to the Golden Masters (60 years +) and every age in between. Entrance fees are $16 for Run Nova Scotia members and $18 for non-members. For more information, you can contact Judy Smith at the Langille Athletic Centre or have a look at the registration form.

Norman Goodyear Announcement

The Federal Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada was in Truro last week to announce the North America Mobility Program. The program evolved out of NAFTA and promotes the exchange of students, culture and language among Canada, the US and Mexico. Our very own Dr. Norman Goodyear was the key driver behind the Rural Sustainability in Agriculture and Aquaculture, a key initiative coming out of the mobility program. NSAC is the lead Canadian institution (partnered with MUN's Marine Institute) and the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California and Virginia Polytechnic University are the lead institutions in Mexico and the US respectively. This program will ensure eight NSAC students and seven Marine Institute students can study in the US or Mexico for a semester. The program begins in September 2005 and a special selection committee will be set up at NSAC to evaluate applications from interested students. According to Dr. Goodyear, the program's project leader, this program is important for NSAC and its students. "In North America, our agriculture is becoming more and more entwined and interdependent. What happens in Mexico and the US in sustainable agriculture and aquaculture matters because it affects our industry in Canada. It is important we train our students to fit into an increasingly global market and industry."

Canada Post Approves NSAC Centennial Stamp

Canada Post has announced that it has approved NSAC's Centennial stamp. The stamp will come out in winter 2005 to coincide with NSAC's Centennial year celebrations. Details on the chosen design are coming soon.

NSAC Chorale Up and Running

The NSAC Chorale will begin its second year with a meeting on Thursday, Sept.16th at 6:00 p.m. in the Athletic Centre classroom. Open to students and staff, rehearsals will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Riverview Room of Jenkins Hall. The first rehearsal is Sept.23rd. Performance dates are tentatively set for Dec.2, Feb.13, and Mar.25. Our director is, once again, Cathy Weldin, and she is joined this year by our accompanist, Ann Legere. The chorale would like to strongly encourage all interested to attend the initial meeting. If you are unable to attend or would like more information on our repertoire and schedule, contact Kent Loughead at 893-6660.

• First meeting - Sept. 16th 6:00 Athletic Centre
• First rehearsal - Sept.23rd 6:00 Jenkins Hall
  

News from the Road

Recruitment is happy to announce a new team member. Monica Sani joins us this week as Recruitment Officer and will be ‘on the road’ for the duration of the Fall and Winter traveling season. After attending MSVU for a B.A. in gerontology, minoring in marketing, Monica completed a Plant Science Technology diploma here at NSAC. Monica will be spending this week becoming more acquainted with the programs and people at NSAC, so if you’re near the Registry, stop in and say hello to the newest representative for NSAC! And Craig Curley, Jenna Tingley and Brian Crouse are back for what’s sure to be another successful and exciting year on the road. Week One starts September 12th in rural Cape Breton.

Recent Section Report Posted

Development & External Relations has its work report posted for the month of July. Check out the various projects on which the team has been working.