NSAC E-Bulletin

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2005 United Way Campaign

It’s that time of year again when the NSDAF and NSAC join forces to launch our annual United Way Campaign. This year, we’ll have a jam packed 3-day event, beginning Tuesday, November 1 to Thursday, November 3. The following is a list of events we’ve planned so far:

Tuesday - Kick-off Luncheon, complete with entertainment and silent auction.
Wednesday - We’ll be playing Internet Bingo.
Thursday - Bake Sale

Many events will lead up to November 1, including the Sods and Cods Golf Tournament, Book Sale, Adirondack Chair Ticket Raffle and watch for tickets on a 50/50 Draw with a "Twist".

We need your help! Items are required for our silent auction. If you would like to make a donation to our silent auction, an item, service, something from a company you deal with or whatever, please contact any of the following United Way Committee:

Joe Calder (6549) Claire Hanlon-Smith (4491) Rick Hoeg (6577)
Carol Elliott (6506) Kim Harris (6555) Michael Langman (6557)
Lynn Faulkner (5943) Darlene McCallum (7076) Sean O’Toole (7473
Alan Grant (6579) Tracey Mitchell (6370)

Most importantly, I encourage all staff to consider making a pledge to the United Way Campaign, either as a one time contribution or through payroll deduction. More details to follow.

Look for all details in our newsletter.

Sincerely,
Joe Calder,
2005 NSDAF United Way Coordinator

Calling all entertainers...We need your help!

The DAF-NSAC United Way Committee are looking for entertainers to perform at the Kick-Off Luncheon and Silent Auction on Tuesday, November 1, 2005.

If you sing, play the piano, guitar, kazoo or any other instrument...if you can juggle, dance, or maybe you've been practicing to be a mime or have been working on a comedy routine...we're inviting you to perform for a good cause. You can perform solo, or better yet, experiment with putting together a fusion act. How about Nigil Firth and his accordion, Bruce Currie on his guitar and Beth Hingley on trumpet? or George MacIntosh and his bag pipes with Kris Pruski on the piano, accompanied by Laurie Sandeson on vocals? or who won't enjoy hearing the Riverview Jug Band or the Water Tower Crystal Quartet. Perform one song or two or maybe a medley of greatest hits, the choice is yours. All DAF staff and NSAC staff and students are welcomed to perform.

Let's have some fun. If you're interested in helping out for a good cause while at the same time entertaining your work mates, please contact me either by phone (893-6579) or by e-mail (grantac@gov.ns.ca) or in person, Room 210 Harlow Institute before Friday, October 28.

Alan (the Donald K Donald of the NSAC-DAF United Way Campaign) Grant

The NSAC Noticeboard has been Replaced

In an effort to be more efficient and allow for more flexibility in posting of campus notices and message, the NSAC Noticeboard is being replaced by the self-serve NSAC Noticeboard and Message Forum.

People wishing to post notices may do so by registering for an account. The posts are open for everyone on the Internet to read but only those registered will be able to post messages. Accounts will be given to anyone with an NSAC e-mail account who registers. A registration approval process by the board administers is necessary to prevent unauthorized use and spam, Approval time will generally be less than 24 hours. Posters will be able to modify and delete their own posts.

This new Noticeboard and Message Forum greatly expands the possibility for communication within NSAC. We’ll run the forum as a trial and then make changes and add categories as we need to. You will find the new NSAC Noticeboard and Message Forum at http://nsac.ca/forums/

Upcoming Seminars

Dr. David Burton Associate Professor NSAC

"Can biology help us improve nitrogen use efficiency in agriculture?”

Date: 28th October 2005
Time: 3 to 4:00 pm
Location: Haley Institute, Room 110


This seminar is sponsored by the NSAC Seminar Committee and
the Graduate Communications Class of AGRI 5700

Dr. Patrick McGrath, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University and
Principal Investigator, Women's Health in Rural Communities Managing our Mood

(MOM):A Rural Option for the Treatment of Post-partum Depression

Date: Wednesday November 2nd, 2005
Time: Noon-1:00 p.m.
Location: Cox Institute, Room 24
Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Pictou Road

This seminar is sponsored by the NSAC Seminar Committee and the NSAC Rural Research Centre

NSAC Represented on PEI Agricultural Sector Council

Pam Grace has been elected as the Director to represent Education on the Board of the PEI Agricultural Sector Council and will represent NSAC in this capacity.

The Council, formerly know as the PEI Agricultural Human Resources Development Council Inc. works to meet the human resources needs of the agriculture industry. Congratulations Pam.

Varsity Results

NSAC Women's Soccer Team have made the play-off round for the ACAA. That event is in Halifax Oct. 29 - 30 at the Mainland North Commons (Schedule should be available Tuesday.

A two week study tour of Central Europe will take place between exams and convocation in the spring of 2006. Students will visit various agricultural related industries and farms and have a variety of opportunities to visit major cultural and historical sites. Country visits include Slovakia, Austria, and Hungry or the Czech Republic.

The accompanying instructor, Dr. Nabil Rifai, will outline the tour’s goals, format and activities.

Discussion Topics Include:
-Program Costs
-Course Registration & Requirements
-Transportation & Accommodation
-Review of 2005 Itinerary

For more information contact Krista Lake at klake@nsac.ca

Colchester Immigration Partnership

Dear NSAC Students and Faculty,

The Colchester Immigration Partnership is currently looking for volunteers to host or assist with their Multicultural Cooking Series which takes place on a monthly basis in the Atlantic Superstore Community Room.

The Cooking Series provides participants with a fun and unique cultural experience. Participants are exposed to a new culture through music, performances and displays. Each session is hosted by a volunteer from the community who is originally from or has ties to a country outside of Canada. The host is responsible for:

Providing the Atlantic Superstore with 4 menu items (one appetizer, 2 main course dishes and one dessert) one week before the event, assisting with the preparation of the food, demonstrating to participants how the food is prepared and talking about their country and culture

The Colchester Immigration Partnership is a community based volunteer group comprised of representatives from the Colchester Regional Development Agency and academic, government and business agencies. One of its goals is to give citizens of Colchester a better understanding of the various cultures that they have or will come in contact with in their day to day lives.

If you are interested in hosting or assisting with the Multicultural Cooking Series, please contact me. Also, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Creston Rudolph
Welcoming Community Program Coordinator
Colchester Regional Development Agency
(902) 893-8099