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.

Stratton, G.W., A. Madani, R.J. Gordon, K. Sharples, T. Coulter and A. Thiagarajan. 2004. Bacteria quality of surface and subsurface drainage water from manured fields. In: Drainage VIII: Proceedings of the Eight International Drainage Symposium, pp. 197-205. ASAE Publication No. 701Po304.

Madani, A., A. Elmi, R. Gordon and G. Stratton. 2004. Quality of drainage water in Nova Scotia, Canada. In: Advances in Hydro-Science and Engineering. pp VI(129)1-10.

Madani, A., R. Gordon and G. Stratton. 2004. Constructed wetland research in Nova Scotia, Canada. Proceedings of Can. Water Resources Association. C-D Rom.

Tattrie, S., A. Elmi, R. Gordon, R. Jamieson, A. Madani, G. Stratton, D. Hebb and K. Fuller. 2004. Integrated surface water quality assessment of a rural watershed in Nova Scotia, Canada. Presentation at the ASAE/CSAE Annual International Meeting. Ottawa, Canada. ASAE/CSAE Paper No. 04-2007.

Elmi, A., R. Gordon, C. Madramoottoo, A. Madani. 2004. Water table management impacts on nitrogen transformation in the soil profile: an environmental perspective. Presentation at the ASAE/CSAE Annual International Meeting. Ottawa, Canada. ASAE/CSAE Paper No. 04-2184.

K. Sharples, G. Stratton, A. Madani, R. Gordon and G. Patterson. 2004. The survival of E. coli in agricultural soil treated with dairy manure. Presentation at the ASAE/CSAE Annual International Meeting. Ottawa, Canada. ASAE/CSAE Paper No. 04-2209.

Jebellie, S.J., A. Madani and M. Mamat. 2004. Role of cultivation season in reducing soil and water pollution from nitrate in subsurface drained farms of dry regions. Presentation at the ASAE/CSAE Annual International Meeting. Ottawa, Canada. ASAE/CSAE Paper No. 04-2239.

Madani, A., R. Gordon and G. Stratton. 2004. Agricultural water quality research. Proceedings of ICID Interregional Conference on Food Production and Water. CD Rom.

Jebellie, S.J., A. Madani and S.O. Prasher. 2004. Computer simulation of fate and transport of metolachlor in a soil column study. Can. Water Resou. J. 29(3):159-170

Fuller, K., R.J. Gordon, R.S. Bush, G.W. Stratton, A. Madani and M. G. Grimmett. 2004. Appearance of fecal coliforms in tile drainage waters from agricultural land. Presentation at the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting. Seattle, Washington.

NSAC and the Maritime Fall Fair
The Maritime Fall Fair has agreed to help sponsor NSAC students in upcoming judging competitions in exchange, our NSAC Judging Team will host a "Groom and Show" training program for children. The training program will consist of at least two daily session detailing how to properly groom livestock. Children will be able to learn more about and interact with various show animals such as cattle, horses and sheep under the tutelage of the NSAC Team. The Maritime Fall Fair will be held October 7th - 16th, 2005 - Bringing Country to the City

Centennial 2005
NSAC is proud to be celebrating its Centennial throughout 2005. There are lots of exciting events planned to acknowledge the occasion. Plan to participate and attend as many as you can.

NSAC Heritage Contest The NSAC Centennial Heritage Contest wraps up today with the presentation of prizes at the anniversary party on February 14th. If you have not already turned your five completed question sets in, please do so by the end of day today. For more information please contact Jim Goit at jgoit@nsac.ns.ca

An official opening of Colchester Historical Museum and a celebration of NSAC’s 100 years is being planned for 3:00 pm on Friday, February 4, at the museum. Special guests and entertainment will be featured and visitors can enjoy refreshments as they review the materials and meet with NSAC and museum personalities during a wine and cheese reception.

The exhibit continues at the museum, 29 Young Street, Truro, until March 25.

Book Launch The NSAC Library officially launches - “An Index to A. Dale Ells’ ‘Shaped Through Service: an illustrated history of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College’ “ by Janelle L. Brenton, MacRae Library cataloguer, on February 4th. The project began as a professional development exercise when Janelle signed up for a distance education program that would qualify her as a professional indexer. After graduating from Saint Mary’s University in 1986, Janelle completed a two-year Library Technician course with the Nova Scotia Community College in 1989. After gaining cataloguing experience at Saint Mary’s University Patrick Power Library, she was hired at the MacRae Library in 1992 . We selected Dale Ells’ wonderful history of the NSAC as an indexing project that would provide a lasting benefit to the NSAC community and also facilitate the work of the Library’s reference librarians. The official launch is the opening of the NSAC Centennial Exhibit, February 4, 2005, 3:00 - 4:00 pm at the Colchester Historical Museum on Young Street, in Truro. Everyone is welcome.

Founding Day, February 14th, 2005 marks the official anniversary of NSAC and we will be unveiling a special commemorative postage stamp in conjunction with Canada Post. The campus community is invited to take part in this most prestigious occasion. Please see your official invitation and RSVP at your earliest convenience.

Anniversary Party The campus community is invited to our official anniversary party on the afternoon of February 14th 3:00 p.m. in the upper foyer of Cumming Hall. There will be a cash bar, anniversary cake and other finger foods. A highlight of the event will be the world premiere of our Centennial song, written and performed by singer/songwriter Barry Stagg.

NSAC Chorale In celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, the NSAC Chorale is presenting 'An Evening of Musical Theatre' on Tuesday, February 15th at 7:00 p.m.
in the Alumni Theatre. Tickets are $5 adults, $3 students/seniors. There is free admission for AC students with I.D. All tickets sold at the door. Contact Kent Loughead at 893-6660
(kloughead@nsac.ns.ca) for further information."

Time Capsule The NSAC Centennial Committee is also producing a Centennial Time Capsule that will hold various memorabilia related to the NSAC and its Centennial over the next year. The Capsule will be added to throughout 2005 and will be on display for viewing at the MacRae Library. Keep posted for more details.

Centennial Products Many promotional products have been produced to mark our Centennial. Tumblers, coasters, bookmarks, mugs, lapel pins and much more. There will also be products related to our postage stamp. Please check out the NSAC Bookstore for more information and to make your purchase.

Science Fair Judges Required
North River Elementary School is preparing for their annual Science Fair, to be held on February 17th from 12:45 p.m- 3:00 p.m. NSAC students who are interested in participating in the Fair as judges are asked to contact Debbie Mellish, dmellish@nsac.ns.ca, for information.

Bible Hill Junior High School is also preparing for their school fair (March 1, 2005) and the Regional Science Fair (March 30, 2005). Judges are needed for both events. Those interested in being judges are asked to contact Jill Rogers jrogers@nsac.ns.ca.

Food For Fines: Truro Food Bank Benefits From Library Fines
February 1-10, 2005 you can reduce or clear your library fines at participating Novanet libraries - with food! Participating libraries include: AST, DAL, DALTECH, MSVU,NSAC, NSCAD, NSCC, SMU, STFX, UCCB and KINGS. For every non-perishable food item donated, NSAC Library Services will reduce your library fine by $2, to a maximum of $20. All food donations will be given to the TRURO FOOD BANK. Just bring your donations of canned goods or other non-perishable foods to the NSAC Library or any of the participating libraries during regular hours. Cash accepted as well! This is a win-win initiative - good for Libraries, good for the Food Bank - good for YOU! All food donations are welcome (even if you don’t have fines!)

AgriTECH Park House for Rent
Three-bedroom, two storey house for rent in a private setting at AgriTECH Park; appliances included in rent (i.e. fride, stove, washer and dryer); electricity also included in rent; call AgriTECH Park Manager for more details at 896-7270.

International Development Week 2005 Agriculture & the Environment
NSAC celebrates International Development Week in Canada Activities include:

What in the World? Wednesday morning - Cox Institute display profiling NSAC around the world. The project work of faculty, staff, and students in developing countries and international work and study opportunities for NSAC students in developing countries

Chew on It! Thursday 4:30-6:00 - Chew the Food. African meal options at Jenkins Hall supper
Dinner discount to off campus students, faculty, and staff: supper meal price of $6.50 offered by Chartwells

Chew the Fat Thursday 6:00-7:00 p.m. Informal discussion and Q&A on Agriculture, the Environment, and Development

Presenter: Foday Malang, Gambia College Professor Topic: Agriculture & Environment in The Gambia
Presenter: Dr. Raj Lada, NSAC Faculty Topic: Water Resources in Developing Nations
Presenter: International Staff Topic: Introduction to Student Internship at Gambia College for NSAC students.

News from the Road
University Day is only four weeks away! So mark Friday February 25th in your calendar! We hope to have great involvement from the campus again this year, as the recruitment of new students is such an important activity for all of us at NSAC. So I hope that you will all consider making an important contribution to our biggest recruitment endeavor of the year. We are looking for enthusiastic students to help with tours and talk with students. So if you would like to get in touch with prospective students just email us at jtingley@nsac.ns.ca

Part of the event will include an information EXPO where students can learn all about the campus and what is available to them as a student here. If you would like to participate in the information EXPO by displaying your program, service, or club please contact me for more information - jtingley@nsac.ns.ca
We would like to recognize the efforts of individuals on campus who have been active in promoting NSAC this past week. NSAC displays and materials were made available by NSAC staff and faculty at the following conferences: New Brunswick Federation of Agriculture (Lauranne Sanderson), Scotia Hort Congress (Norman Goodyear) and a Nova Scotia Aquaculture conference (AJ Vink). Thanks to all of you who take the opportunity to help spread information about NSAC.

NSAC Winter Carnival
The NSAC Winter Carnival Committee presented its third annual Variety Show Friday evening in the Alumni Theatre. Many talented acts graced the stage. The NSAC Administration/Senior management team was one of them. It's act highlighted the changes in entertainment and music over the past 100 years. Take a look at their very professional performance.