NSAC E-Bulletin

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Flags at Half Mast Today

Flags on Province House and all provincial government buildings and establishments will be at half mast from sunrise to sunset today, the day of the funeral of the Honourable Lloyd Crouse, former Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.

Professor Lynn Levy's Retirement

At the end of May, Professor Lynn Levy will be retiring from the Department of Environmental Sciences after 36 years of service. Lynn first joined the former Biology Department on August 16, 1971 and although she has taught a number of courses over the years, Lynn is best known as NSAC's Zoology professor. Her dedication to and enthusiasm for our students, both in the classroom and as part of our advisory system, is well known. This dedication was recognized in 2003 when Lynn received the Award for Excellence in Teaching. Lynn's departure will certainly leave the Department of Environmental Sciences with a vacuum that will be difficult to fill.

The Department of Environmental Sciences invites all staff to a reception for Lynn on Tuesday May 8th from 3:00 to 4:30 PM in Cox 220. Please drop by and wish Lynn well on her retirement and relocation to Charlottetown.

Debert Military Museum Open House

You're invited to an open house at the Debert Military Museum on May 12, 2007, make it a family day and learn about Camp Debert during WWII!

Time: 11:00 AM
Location: 35 Acadia Drive, Colchester Park, Debert, NS

Events will include a tour of the museum and bunker and refreshments will be served.

Additional bunker tour dates and time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
May 12 & 13 June 16 & 17 July 14 & 15
Aug. 11 & 12 Sept. 8 & 9 Oct. 6 & 7

Group tours available by appointment other than dates above.

Contact: Tel/fax 902-662-2860

Email: debert.museum@ns.sympatico.ca

Faculty/Staff File Server Outage - Saturday, May 5th, 2007

The staff file server (Earth) will be upgraded on Saturday, May 5th, 2007. This server hosts all faculty/staff data files and departmental shared files for faculty and staff access. The files will be unavailable from 0000 to 2359.

Just a reminder to all faculty and staff to log off your computer when you leave for the weekend as the staff file server (Earth) will be unavailable.

Services affected by this upgrade:
Network access using your Novell login ID, workstation only is still available therefore you will have access to the internet and GroupWise. Access to library proxy services from off campus will not be available to faculty/staff.

If you require more information, please contact Sally at ext. 7933. IT Services regrets any inconvenience this outage may cause.

Alternative Medicine for Ruminant Animals

Renowned natural veterinarian, Dr. Dettloff, of Wisconsin, USA, will host a workshop in the Valley on May 11th and 12th. More information...

Spring Edition of "@ the window"

Views on organizational health, safety and wellness

Good information for spring activities, gardening, biking, OHS, etc!

"@ the window" - views on organizational health, safety and wellness" is a quarterly newsletter providing employees of all provincial government departments and agencies with current information on organizational health, safety and wellness. The spring edition of "@ the window" is now available at the following link:

http://www.gov.ns.ca/psc/pdf/HealthyWorkplace/newsletters/attheWindow_Spring07.pdf

We hope you continue to enjoy the variety of articles in the newsletter. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact me or a member of the editorial board."

Joan Parks-Hubley

Discovery Awards for Science and Technology

Contribution to Student Life Recognized at NSAC’s Graduation Banquet

Celebrations begin tonight, Thursday, May 3rd at 6:00pm, for NSAC's 102nd Convocation. The Baccalaureate Service and Candle Lighting Ceremony will be held in Alumni Theatre followed by a reception and the Graduation Banquet at 7:00 pm, in Jenkins Hall.

The banquet is a highlight of graduation celebrations and will provide an opportunity for members of the graduating class to be recognized with a variety of student leadership awards. Mr. John Brennan, alumnus and former professor, will be the banquet speaker.

During the banquet, the 2007 Graduating Class will also present the traditional Class Composite and a bench to the university as a class gift.

Following the banquet, everyone is invited to join the Class of 2007 and their families upstairs of Jenkins Hall, in The Barn. Be sure to come out and wish the Class of 2007 all the best!