NSAC E-Bulletin

Please forward your submissions to the NSAC E-Bulletin to Stephanie Rogers (news@nsac.ca) by Friday at 3:00 p.m. for inclusion in the next week's edition.

New E-Bulletin Format

As you have probably noticed, the NSAC E-Bulletin is now in a new format. This was done to take advantage of new navigation technologies currently available. If you are having difficulty viewing the new version of the E-Bulletin, please contact IT to update your web browser. Versions of Netscape - 4 and below will not work.

Honourary Doctorate to be presented at NSAC Convocation

The Honourable Roger S. Bacon will be awarded an Honourary Doctorate by the Nova Scotia Agricultural College during its 100th Convocation ceremony, Friday, May 6th, 2005.

The honourary doctorate is designed to recognize extraordinary contributions to society or exceptional intellectual or community achievement. The awarding of honourary doctorates, an important feature of NSAC's convocation, serves to celebrate both the individual and the university as well as to inspire our graduates, their families and guests.

Born in Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Roger Bacon received his formal education in Upper Nappan, Cumberland Co and Amherst Regional High School.

Mr. Bacon returned to his home farm , a large modern dairy operation, raising pure breed Ayershires for which he has received many outstanding honours, including the Reserved All Grand Champion Award at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto.

Mr. Bacon was also a pioneer in the Blueberry growing industry, an operation started in the late 1940s. He also grew strawberries and shipped to local and Montreal markets.

Mr. Bacon was first elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature on October 13, 1970 representing the Constituency of Cumberland East. He has held the portfolios of Minister of Tourism, Minister responsible for the Emergency Measures Organization, Minister of Agriculture and Marketing, Minister of Housing, Deputy Premier and finally Premier of Nova Scotia.

Mr. Bacon’s involvement and contributions are numerous to the agricultural industry and to education. During the 1960s he served on the School Boards for his municipality, the regional vocational school and the Amherst Regional High School. During the 1980 and early 90s, his leadership was pivotal in the development of the current degree program in association with Dalhousie university at the NSAC. He was also responsible for the significant expansion of NSAC facilities during the 1980s including support for the current Animal Science building, the MacRae Library and Cox Institute. His leadership also laid the foundation for the success NSAC enjoys today as one of the most research intensive universities in Canada.

He has also received many honours including the Paul Harris Award, was made an Honourary Associate of the NSAC in 1991, Honourary member of the NS Blueberry Association, Honourary member of the NS Fruit Growers Association, Member of the NS Agriculture Senate Club and many others.

New NSAC Website

As you may have noticed, NSAC now has a new look to its web presence. The NSAC website is a key sales and positioning tool for the university and as such its usage has been primarily geared to prospective learners. Its organization is gauged around the needs and preferences of this primary group with consideration given to various other sub -groups such as other partners, alumni and associates.

A key design element provided on the front page of the site, is frequently changing photo-links that allow the university to promote and highlight key events and activities of the institution. These three links will change frequently and a web policy is currently under development on the management of these links.

However, in the interim, alll requests for front page “advertising” using these photo-links must be submitted in writing to the PR office at least two weeks in advance of the posting requests by e-mail to Stephanie Rogers at srogers@nsac.ns.ca

We look forward to working with you to promote NSAC.

Butterfly 208 Contest

The butterfly 208 contest is an annual art, writing and multi-media contest that challenges Canadian youth between 14 and 18 years old to learn about global issues and express their vision for a better world. Win a grand prize trip to a developing country as a butterfly youth ambassador. Send us your art, writing or multi-media projects on the international development issue of your choice: basic education, child protection, environment, health and nutrition or HIV/AIDS. We've got prizes for students, teachers and even for the school that has the most students participate! Deadline for entries is Monday, April 25, 2005. To find out more about butterfly 208, contest rules and prizes, visit http://www.bp208.ca.

Office Relocation

This is a notice to let you know that Tess Asatakie has been moved to Haley 267 (within the CDE office area) while the renovations to Cox Institute are being completed. His phone extension is being transferred to that office as well.

Overview of the Technology Development Process

A working lunch on how to protect Intellectual Property and get the results to market: Taking successful research to the next stage

Presented by: Dr. Gordon Bird, Technology Transfer Manager
Research and Development University of Prince Edward Island

Wednesday, April 27th, 2005 Room 112, Haley Institute 11:30-1:00

The session will begin with a presentation, followed by a working lunch (lunch will be provided) and free-flow discussion period.

If you are interested in participating in the workshop please RSVP to Laurie Eagles at 893-2635 by April 25th or e-mail at leagles@nsac.ns.ca

International Students in the Classroom: May 3 Workshops

Workshops will be held for all faculty and instructional staff on May 3, 2005. Everyone on campus who works in an instructional capacity will be asked to attend either the morning or afternoon workshops. The duration of each workshop will be between 2-3 hours. Dr. Jim Greenlaw, School of Education at St. Francis Xavier University is the workshop facilitator.

Susan Horne's Retirement Party

Please join in celebrating the long-service career and professional achivements of Susan Horne upon her retirement from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Susan has dedicated over 30 years to public servce. She has contributed richly to the work of government and now its time for colleagues friends and family tro celebrate Susan's many achievements and wish her well in her new endeavors

A special event will take place Thursday, May 12th, 2005 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Argyle Bar & Grill - Aqua Lounge 1575 Argyle Street. $20 per person, $35 per couple. Please RSVP to Rose Mosher (902) 424-5719 or by e-mail at mosherre@gov.ns.ca by April 25th