NSAC E-Bulletin

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Summer Splash

The third week of Kids Discovery Day Camps (put on by Athletics and Scotia Pool) has finished and the theme "Summer Splash" was a hit in the hot weather! The campers aged 5 - 12 participated in activities in the morning, in the afternoon they had swim instruction for an hour and then they finished the day with a recreational swim. Campers were in appropriately levels and although not in an official "badge program" they received additional instruction in the skills required to complete their level.

The upcoming July 25 - 29 week is "Local Hero's Week".

BioPort Atlantic 2005

With BioPort Atlantic 2005 (September 27-29) fast approaching, BioNova wants to announce a special offer for its members to make it easier to attend this year’s conference.

For members in good standing (i.e., with dues paid up), after one person from your company or organization registers at the discounted member’s rate ($275 before Sept. 9, $375 after that), any additional person from your company or organization can register for 50% of the member’s rate ($137.50 before Sept. 9, $187.50 after that). It would be helpful if you could bundle multiple registration forms from each organization but if that isn’t possible, we’ll keep an eye on registrations from members to ensure that you get the discount.

Feel free to contact Marli MacNeil if you have questions about this offer or BioPort Atlantic in general. Keep an eye on the website (www.bionova.ns.ca/bioport) for program news. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

(902) 421-5706 www.bionova.ns.ca

Tree Fruit BioProduct Research Program, NSAC
invites you to a seminar…

“Advancements in Fruit Crop Research in Japan”

Apple Research in NIFTS: by Dr. Hideo Bessho
Regulation of Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Grapes: by Dr. Shozo Kobayashi
Physiological Functions of Japanese Citrus Fruits: by Dr. Kazunori Ogawa
National Institute of Fruit Tree Science (NIFTS), Morioka, Japan

Date: Wednesday August 03, 2005
Time: 12.00 pm to 1.00 pm
Place: Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall, NSAC, Truro

Six Japanese tree fruit researchers are visiting NSAC as a part of the international collaborative research effort of the Tree Fruit BioProduct Research Program at NSAC. The investigative travel opportunity will permit both sides to share knowledge and best practices in advancing tree-fruit R&D activity in each country and in establishing possible collaborative research between Canada and Japan.

Some of the common goals of the intended international collaborative research would be: (i) to create a new body of scientific knowledge and technology to develop superior-quality apple cultivars, having enhanced health-promoting constituents, (ii) to establish new technological advancement to preserve the nutritional and nutraceutical value of apples during storage and processing, and (iii) to investigate the biological functions of tree-fruit-derived functional components, their health benefits and possible medicinal applications.

The National Institute of Fruit Tree Science (NIFTS), Morioka is one of 11 specialized research institutes of the core institute for federal agricultural research in Japan, the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO). Presently, one of the major research emphases for NIFTS is the development of molecular and physiological technologies to enhance the quality, functional ingredients and storage life of fruit crops such as apples.

Learn to build a water feature, hands-on!

We’re offering you a chance to experience NSAC’s hands-on teaching style, well, hands-on! Environmental Horticulture and Recruitment are hosting FunBuild 2005 on Open House Day this week and we are offering 10 spots to NSAC staff and faculty who would love to take part.

What a treat to get to experience NSAC from a student’s point of view! Tracey MacKenzie will take you through the whole project (and do most of the really heavy lifting) and you’ll get a chance to learn some new skills you can use at home. You’ll get to spend the day with other members of our community and enjoy a complimentary lunch. But be prepared - We think it’s going to attract quite a crowd of spectators during Open House! If you’d like your name put into the draw for one of the ten spots available, send an e-mail to jtingley@nsac.ns.ca by noon on Tuesday, July 26th. She’ll let you know if you’re one of the lucky winners!

Jenkins Hall Hours

Jenkins Hall will be open from Monday, July 25 - Breakfast on Friday, July 29, 2005 for regular cafeteria services.

Chartwells Office hours for the remainder of the summer (July 25 - August 26, 2005) will be 9am -1pm. If you require any catering please feel free to call us during these hours. Have a great Summer!!!

NSAC Agri-Golf Classic a big Success

The 9th annual Agri-Golf Classic was held on Friday, July 22 at the Amherst Golf Club with 27 teams participating. Overall winners were Maritime Pride Eggs including from (L to R above) Chris Barkhouse, Charlie Reid, Greg Miller, Scott Barkhouse and Chris Sweeney with a score of 63

In celebration of NSAC's centennial, golfers were given the chance to win $100,000 during the NSAC Centennial Shoot out on hole #18. Shoot-Out Participants left to right below, Greg Coldwell, Dave Hopkins, Chris Sweeney, Lloyd Palmer and Allan Parker. These golfers were closest to the hole on four par 3s and one wildcard draw.

The Agri-Golf Classic will be hosting its 10th tournament and has big things planned to celebrate its anniversary. Stay tuned to the website for updates.

www.nsac.ns.ca/athletics