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NSAC E-Bulletin
Please forward your submissions to the NSAC E-Bulletin to
the newsdesk at (news@nsac.ca).
for inclusion in the next edition, which run on Monday and
Thursday of each week. Remember you can post notices anytime
on the NSAC Forums at http://nsac.ca/forums
Free Public Lecture on Learning Community Model of Community
Development
Featuring Dr. Ron Faris
Literacy Nova Scotia invites you to join us for a free public
lecture on the Learning Community Model of community development,
featuring Dr. Ron Faris. Dr. Ron Faris has had a long and varied
career as an adult educator and in recent years he has focused
on community development through learning opportunities offered
in communities.
Date: October 3, 2007
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Place: Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall (http://nsac.ca/nsac-map/)
Registration Form
The Learning
Community Symposium could lead us toward a stronger,
richer Nova Scotia for all citizens, resulting in healthier,
safer communities, greater economic growth, and fewer people
needing social programs.
We look forward to your attendance at this important event
Please
RSVP your attendance by September 21, 2007 to:
Jayne Hunter
Literacy Nova Scotia
Truro, NS
jayne.hunter@nscc.ca
902-897-2444
NSAC to Provide Three Student MMR Clinics
In an effort to keep you informed of the activities and services
being provided to students this fall, please be aware of
three upcoming MMR clinics being held in early September.
As you are aware, Nova Scotia has been experiencing an outbreak
of mumps. The majority of mumps cases have been in young adults
with almost 40 per cent being university and college students.
In Canada, people born after 1970 have likely received only
one dose of MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) vaccine, as a young
child. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends
that students at post-secondary institutions should be offered
a second dose of MMR vaccine.
Therefore, students are invited to attend an MMR clinic at
NSAC (if you have not already obtained a second MMR from your
family doctor prior to the start of school). This is available,
free of charge, to students. Clinic dates and times are as
follows - first come first serve.
Sept.10(Monday) 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m last names A-M
Sept.11(Tuesday)1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m last names Mac-Z
Sept.12 (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m everyone unable to
attend earlier clinics
For more information about the mumps clinics, please visit
our website at http://nsac.ca/health/mumps.asp
To learn more about student health services offered at NSAC,
visit http://nsac.ca/health/ for more information on health
services offered at NSAC.
Phone List
An updated phone list is now available at nsac.ca/contacts
NSAC Wins Award for Wool Quality
The 27th Annual Atlantic Sheep Sale was held September 1st
at the Agridome in Bible Hill. This sale is the premier venue
for dissemination of quality sheep genetics in Eastern Canada.
Preceding the sale, shearer and NSAC alumnus Valdis Peterson
and the
Nova Scotia Agricultural College Sheep Unit were recognized
with a Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Wool Clip for
their 2006 wool consignment to the Canadian Cooperative Wool
Growers. This annual national award recognizes high quality
in shearing and wool management and was presented by CCWG Atlantic
Director Marg Zillig. This award demonstrates a commitment
to produce a quality product and requires diligence in maintaining
animals with a high quality of care, correct shearing technique
and fastidious fleece handling and packaging. It is a reflection
of the commitment to quality by the entire Ruminant Animal
Center Staff as well as the shearer. Congratulations to the
team!
Marg Zillig (R) of the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers presents
the annual Award of Excellence in Wool Clip to shearer Valdis
Peterson (L) and NSAC Sheep Unit Manager Gillian Fraser (M).
NSAC Business cards
NSAC has developed a new template for NSAC business cards
to be consistent visually with some of our new corporate identity
items. The process of ordering stationery items may change
in the new future. An online ordering system is currently being
explored which, if adopted, will make ordering materials easier
for the end user and improve the overall consistancy of the
end product.
In the interim, all business card orders can be made through
Sarah Mossis at smorris@nsac.ca or
by phone at 6527. Sarah will co-ordinate the production;
departments will continue to pay for the printing. Please
forward all pertinent information
to Sarsh along with an account number for processing. Please
see the above example for the new template.
Healthy Ideas from Sobeys
Sobeys Dietitians have healthy ideas for you in this issue
of New-trition. Interested in nutrition events? Check
out what is happening in Truro.
Newsletter
Events
Scotia Pool
Scotia Pool is gearing up for a new year of programming and
staff and students are reminded that registration for all Red
Cross Swim programs will be held on Saturday, September 8th
from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
A complete swim schedule for 2007 can be found at http://nsac.ca/athletics/pool.asp
The 2nd Atlantic Global Issues Youth Symposium "Move
Your World”
Do you know someone between the ages 14-18?
Someone interested
in learning about global issues?
If so, read on.....
When: Friday October 5th (evening) - Monday October 8th (morning)
Why:
To meet and interact with other youth across the Atlantic Provinces;
to learn more about global issues such as Peace & Conflict,
Poverty and Food Security, our Environment, and HIV/AIDS; to
develop skills and methods of activism on issues that matter
to YOU; and to share in an authentic global-learning experience.
Where:
Camp Mockingee (Falmouth) Windsor, Nova Scotia.
Who: Youth from
across the Atlantic Provinces between the ages of 14 – 18
How:
If you are interested in applying to attend this symposium, please
complete the attached application form.
If would like further details, please do not hesitate to contact...
Jessica
Dubelaar or Danita Daye
Atlantic Council for International Cooperation
902-431-2311 or by e-mail events@acic-caci.org
The deadline for applications is September 10, 2007 at 12
noon.
Application
Form
Bursaries are available to all particpants to help cover
travel costs
This conference is sponsored by:
GPI Atlantic
UNICEF Canada
Canadian Red Cross
Atlantic Council For International Cooperation
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals (FFN):
A new undergraduate
course is offered this Fall at NSAC
Although the concept of FFN has been around for centuries,
functional foods and nutraceuticals (FFN) is the new frontier
of agriculture, agri-food and nutrition. Recently, the concerns
and interests in FFN have mounted because of consumers’ changing
attitudes towards wellness and prevention of chronic diseases
through a healthier diet. Interest in “food as medicine” continues
to increase globally among the research, educational, and industrial
sectors.
Considering above facts, Dr. Vasantha Rupasinghe, Assistant
Professor of the Department of Environmental Sciences has developed
a new course (FOOD 3001-A) to review the rapidly expanding
FFN industry and newly emerging value-added and designer food
concepts. Lectures will cover numerous aspects of FFN, including
definitions of FFN, the global marketing trends and regulatory
aspects around FFN, biochemistry, efficacy and current understanding
of the mode of action of selected bioactive compounds.
Guest speakers from Dalhousie University, AAFC and Health
Canada will cover the current scientific evidence of health
benefits of selected FFN, current and future market trends
of FFN, and federal government regulations on FFN. Field visits
include modern bioactive extraction facilities at PEI-Food
Technology Center and research using in vitro model systems
of human disorders at the newly established Institute of NutriScience
and Heath (NRC-INH). The hands on experience from laboratory
sessions and mini research project on determination of antioxidant
capacity and bioactives will contribute to the breadth and
depth of FFN exposure.
Orientation Update
The NSAC Orientation Committee is pleased to
report that this week's activities are going very well. Tuesday's
information
sessions, lunch and community tour by hay wagon were well
subscribed; Wednesdays Academic Orientation with Advisors,
registration
assistance and IT orientation went well, and a great group
of Frosh have participated in the planned evening activities
and highlight the Fireside Sing Song on Tuesday, Bill Carr
Wednesday evening and are looking forward to Movie Night
- tonight. The SU Executive and Orientation Chairs in particular,
along with the Beanie Patrol are welcoming the new students
in fine style.
Saturday is Shinerama Day and all staff are encouraged to
support our students as they raise money for Cystic Fibrosis
in the
downtown core and at the Car Wash at the Bible Hill Fire
Hall.
Ice Breaker Games at the Lifestyles Workshop.
Tour about to begin with Katie Atkinson -Tour Guide for the
MacRae Hay Wagon.
NSAC Student Receives Numerous 4-H Awards
Second year student Megan Robertson received several awards
at the Pictou North Colchester Exhibition 4-H Day. Megan's accomplishments
include Senior Dairy Showmanship Champion, Champion Dairy Showman,
Senior and Champion Holstein, and Reserve Champion Dairy Calf.
Photo of the Week: Bill Carr Performs
The humourous keynote speaker and after-dinner entertainer,
Bill Carr, performed last evening for frosh, returning students,
faculty and staff. Carr provided the audience with fresh insight
and thought-provoking perspectives on today's reality by taking
witty stabs at political and social issues.
NSAC is a specialized university that cultivates learning and research, focusing on improving and sustaining our environment for the health and well-being of society.
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