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February is Black History Month

African Heritage Fact: Did you know...

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams was born in Pennsylvania and attended medical school in Chicago, where he received his M.D. in 1883. He founded the Provident Hospital in Chicago in 1891 and he performed the first successful open heart surgery in 1893, although not given credit for it at the time.

New Head of Engineering Department Announced

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Havard has been appointed Head of the Department of Engineering for a term that extends to October 31, 2007. Well-known as "quiet and effective" in his teaching in a wide range of subjects in engineering, as well as in his research collaborations. I'm sure that the Engineering Department and NSAC as a community will welcome and support Dr. Havard in this new role. The Department of Engineering is in the second year of implementing its forward-thinking strategic plan entitled "Engineering Innovation: Empowering the Bio-Economy", and Dr. Havard will continue to lead this vision forward with fresh perspective.

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish Professor Kevin Sibley well as he takes leave from the Department Head role. His leadership and dedication to the Engineering Department through strategic and action planning has been key to the recent academic renewal and success of the department, and he will be missed during this period of leave. I look forward to his return as Department Head on November 1, 2007.

Dr. Leslie MacLaren, VP-Academic

Strategic Planning

This is just a reminder to come and join us at one of our upcoming Campus Strategic Planning meetings. This is our opportunity to gather as a campus community and discuss our hopes and expectations for the future of the NSAC.

Meeting # 1 - Friday, February 9th at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Banting 25

Meeting # 2 - Friday, March 2nd at 2:00pm-3:30pm
Cox 24

Meeting # 3 - Friday, March 23 at 2:00pm-3:30pm
Cox 24

International Development Week

February 5th to 9th is International Development Week. Along with some of the other activities in progress this week, keep the following activities and promotions in mind:

Dr. Dian Patterson will be presenting a seminar titled,' Who's Traveling Where Today? Internationalization at NSAC" on Friday, Feb. 9, at 3:00 to 4:00 in Cox 257. Everyone welcome.

Dr. Nancy Pitts has an open invitation to join her Chem1001 class in Cox 24 on Friday, Feb. 9, this week either 8:00 to 8:50am or 1:00 to 1:50pm to hear her seminar, "My International Science and Food Experiences from Jamaica, Honduras and around the World."

Robert Wooden of Travel CUTS will be outside Registrar's foyer from 10:00 - 2:00 pm on Thursday, Feb. 8, this week. He will have brochures and information on travel/work programs, International Volunteer Program, and Volunteer Abroad for students. Drop by to see him.

The International Roadshow will continue to move about the campus this week, Feb. 5 to 9. Keep an eye open for the students with the display board. Stephanie and Carley have both traveled outside Canada and have a wealth of information and experience to share. Drop by and say hello and have your questions answered about study opportunities with the NSAC abroad.

President's List 2007

NSAC alumnus Jamie Johnstone came from P.E.I. last night to deliver an impressive speech to the student's named to the 2007 President's List. Johnstone, a Principal's List designate himself, completed his Bachelor of Science degree at NSAC in 1998 and furthered his education by completing graduate studies in 2001. During his speech, Johnstone said that coming to NSAC was the best decision he had ever made for himself.

Seventy-one students were named to this year's President's List, these students are within the top ten per cent in their program and maintain an average of 80 per cent or higher.

Library Committee Special - Café at the Library

Mark Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on your calendar for the first ever Café at the Library.

Special Opportunity: Talk to your representatives on the library committee (complaints, comments, compliments, suggestions); Special activity: Opinion Survey for all NSAC students, faculty and staff as well as visitors and guests; Special reward: free coffee for completing the survey questionnaire (or bringing a friend). Click to see the poster - designed by Library Committee NAGS Rep., Jennifer Roper.

2006-07 Marketing Campaign Continues

The second half of the 2006-2007 marketing campaign started February 5th. This portion of the campaign will include high school posters, online advertising and TV closed captioning sponsorships. The creative continues to drive prospective students to askVIC.ca where they can get answers to questions presented in the advertising and learn more about NSAC.

Please look for the closed captioning spots, which will be airing:

Feb. 6: American Idol
Feb. 8: The O.C. and Survivor
Feb. 11: Cold Case, Simpsons and Family Guy
Feb. 14: American Idol
Feb. 15: The O.C. and Survivor
Feb. 18: Cold Case, Simpsons and Family Guy
Feb. 21: American Idol
Feb. 22: The O.C. and Survivor
Feb. 25: Cold Case, Simpsons and Family Guy
Feb. 28: American Idol
Mar 1: The O.C.
Mar 4: Cold Case

Two Dairy Industry Memorial Awards Presented at NSAC

Niels Langelaan, Aylesford, NS, a 2nd year Agricultural Business Technician student, received the $500 Howard W. Roper Memorial Bursary (sponsored by the Nova Scotia/Newfoundland Branch of Holstein Canada) at the recent Autumn Assembly ceremonies held at NSAC. Selection criteria include involvement in the dairy industry, extra-curricular involvement through athletics and campus clubs, involvement with farm organizations, financial need and satisfactory academic performance at NSAC. Niels was also the recipient of a $500 Co-op Atlantic Bursary.

Lauren Johnson, Brookfield, NS, a 4th year B. Sc.(Agr.) Animal Science student, received the $500 Bruce Trenholm/Atlantic ‘86 Scholarship (sponsored by the Atlantic Holstein Branch Relations Committee). Selection is based on academic performance and career goals and Holstein farm background. Lauren also received the $500 Ted Rose Memorial Bursary and the $500 Syngenta Pest Management Award.

Bowling for Kids Sake

The Nova Scotia Department of Education, reigning champions of last year's Bowl for Kids Sake - Provincial Government Challenge is challenging all departments to support Big Brothers Big Sisters by entering a team in this year's event.

The Provincial Government Challenge will take place on Saturday, March 31st (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon), at Fairlanes, Halifax Shopping Centre. Alternate dates and times are also available. No experience is required. It's just a fun two hours to enjoy yourself
with colleagues, while making a positive impact on the children and youth of the community.

Last year, 20 teams from within the Provincial Government raised over $15,000 for this worthwhile organization.

To register your team(s), or for more information, please feel free to contact Deborah Barbour, Coordinator for the Provincial Challenge (424-0264), or Big Brothers and Sisters (466-5437), or go online to www.bowlforkids.ca.

Photo of the Week

If a tree falls in front of Cumming Hall, would anybody hear about it?

This sad old maple was cut down by the grounds crew, just after lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 6th. The tree, which was approximately 100 years old, had rotted and could not be saved.