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Chartwells Summer Hours & Services

The cafeteria will be open during the following time periods over the Summer: June 12 -16th and June 25 - July 9.

Please feel free to call ahead as these times may vary depending on the conference business. Full catering services are available everyday for meetings etc. It is encouraged that you call as early as possible to book your orders. During July & August, Chartwells Office hours will be 9-1p.m. daily. Thanks for all your business over the past year and we hope that everyone has an enjoyable & relaxing summer holiday!

Julie

New faces in Development Office

The Development Office is pleased to welcome two new smiling faces to their team.

Laurel Walker has joined the team filling in for Stephanie Rogers as Coordinator of Alumni and Public Relations. Laurel is from Halifax and has an Advanced Diploma in Public Relations from NSCC and a Bachelor of Public Relations (Co-operative Education) Degree from MSVU. Laurel has gained experience in many different areas of PR. Previously, she has worked in Belize for the Ministry of Education, at Public Works and Government Services Canada, Ocean View Manor, and most recently at Mount Saint Vincent University as Special Event Coordinator and Campus Tours Manager in the Admissions Office.

Alisha Hannam has joined the team for the summer as Marketing and Communications Assistant. She is a second year Public Relations Co-op student from Mount Saint Vincent University. Alisha is familiar with NSAC as she is from Debert. She will bring to us the experience and knowledge she has gained from her education at MSVU and work experience as a performer in “Fiddles and Feet”, a ski instructor in Wentworth and various other jobs.

Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE)

The NSAC's Instructional Development Committee was successful in having NSAC become a founding institutional member in the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE). More...

Appointment of New Department Head of Environmental Sciences

Effective May 1, 2006, Dr. Glenn Stratton will become Head of the Department of Environmental Sciences. Dr. Stratton is a accomplished teacher and scholar, well-known at NSAC for his tireless mentoring of both undergraduate and graduate students. We wish Dr. Stratton much success.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Olson for his years of service as Department Head. He’s worked hard to foster the strong sense of community that exists within the Department of Environmental Sciences, and I’m sure his enthusiasm will continue to support the department as he steps back into his full-time faculty role.

Dr. Leslie MacLaren
Vice-President Academic

The Results are in for AAU’s Study

Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) released the results of its much anticipated Economic Impact for Universities in the Atlantic Provinces study. The study, which was funded by ACOA, identified the significant economic impact of universities in our region. The study revealed that universities contribute $4.4 billion in direct and indirect benefits to Atlantic Canada’s economy. Dr. Axel Meisen, Chair of AAU and President of Memorial University of Newfoundland, said that the study shows that there is a definite economic impact, but also a wider benefit to Atlantic Canada in having a strong university sector.

To view the study or for more information visit AAU’s web site at www.atlanticuniversities.ca

Convocation Award Winners

The recipients of the 2006 awards to be presented at Convocation are:

Honourary Doctorate Degrees
Mr. Dick Huggard
Dr. Murray F. McLaughlin

NSAC Teaching Awards
Dr. Jim Duston
Ms. Gail Weeks-Bouma

NSAC Research Excellence Award
Dr. David Percival

NSAC Internationalization Award
Dr. Nabil Rifai

More information…

Thank You from Regional Science Fair

As Chair of the Chignecto Central West Regional Science Fair, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and the Nova Scotia Agricultural College for your generous support of the Regional Fair. The NSAC Science Award was, as you know, presented to Mark Dean and Andrew Ferris, of South Colchester Academy, in Brookfield. We hope that you were pleased with our selection and that you will consider offering the award at next year's fair.

As well, I would like to thank you personally for taking the time to come to the awards ceremony to present the award on behalf of NSAC. Your interest and support is greatly appreciated!

Your very truly,

Steve Karrel

Recruitment Update

Hello!
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve updated you on what’s happening with recruitment. Craig and I have been very busy traveling and with on-campus activities.

Before I go any further, I would like to thank Russ Campbell for taking some recruitment materials to his local high school. As you know, Russ is one of our most enthusiastic students, who helps when help is needed, participates in various school activities and remains one of our top students. I’d like to also congratulate Russ on his achievements here at NSAC and future accomplishments that I am certain will come!

On that note, Brian has been awarding scholarships to students from all over the Atlantic provinces and we look forward to meeting them this fall as NSAC students. Also, the accepted Veterinary Technology students are being contacted, and a large number of those not accepted are still opting to come to the university and are applying to various programs.

Craig has been busy preparing for his big trip to the USA- where he’ll be traveling from May 2nd to May 15th. He is scheduled to present NSAC to over 2000 students as well as hosting a Guidance Counselor’s brunch. When he returns, we’ll have a full and detailed description of his adventure.

I’ve been busy working with several groups who will be touring NSAC and with Ag Awareness preparing for Ag Zone. Also, I visited two schools in New Brunswick on Thursday and Friday where I met over 1500 students partaking in Career Fairs. NSAC was one of three N.S. universities invited to attend, as we offer unique programs.

Over the past two weeks, recruitment has hosted several prospective students, touring them through campus and meeting with program representatives. Applications continue to arrive at Brenda’s desk and Craig and I are collecting a database of those students who have asked for a tour. Our goal is to bring these students to campus in order to convert these applicants into students.

In another effort, we’ve contacted all prospective students who have not applied to NSAC, but have shown interest in this past year. Five of us managed to communicate with over 600 grade 12 students where we’ve confirmed that there are many who are still in the process of applying to NSAC. In addition, we’ve gathered information on where these students want to study and the programs that they are interested in.

Monica Sani