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Thursday of each week. Remember you can post notices anytime
on the NSAC Forums at http://nsac.ca/forums
Embrace the Holiday Season, Be Environmentally
Conscious
Do you love the holiday season but hate the environmental
footprint you're leaving? A new forum has been created at embraceyourworld.ca for just this
topic. From the homepage, click "A Sustainable Holiday" at
the bottom. Log on and tell the embraceyourworld.ca community
what you do to have less of an impact. From saving paper for
years to come to having dinner by candle light, we want to
hear from you. Visit embraceyourworld.ca today and leave your
mark.
Public Television Video Available Online
NSAC's public television video
is now available online at nsac.ca/pbs/
The video was produced for National Education Report which
airs on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, PBS and similar networks. It
is also available on YouTube and Google Video. Each day the
video has the potential to reach 96 million people, making
it an invaluable promotion tool to the university.
Thank you to all who attended the official screening of both
the short documentary and the two-minute commercial on Friday,
Nov.21. The air schedule will be distributed once it is finalized.
Influential Alumnus Passes Away
The flags in fron of Cumming Hall were lowerd to mark
the
passing
of Frederick
(Fred)
Gordon
Proudfoot.
Mr. Proudfoot was a NSAC alumnus and a retired faculty member
(head of the Poultry Science Department). He served as provincial
poultry husbandman for the Province of Nova Scotia and also
with the Research Branch of Agriculture Canada. Mr. Proudfoot
passed away on Monday, Nov. 24, in Halifax, at the age of 87.
The flags will be raised after a funeral service is held today.
Mr. Proudfoot made countless contributions to the poultry
industry. He is will be greatly missed by his loved ones and
NSAC. Click here to read Mr. Proudfoots obituary with more
information on the impact he had on the industry.
Upcoming Student Presentation
NSAC Animal Science student Amanda Mossman spent two months
in Jimma, Ethiopia, hosted by JUCAVM, Jimma University College
of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, as part of the Agricultural
Sustainability Project. She will be giving a presentation on "The
Role of Coffee Production in a Developmental Perspective" based
on her work for a Directed Studies in International Development
course, supervised by Dr. Raj Lada.
The Agricultural Sustainability Project is funded by the
Government of Canada through the Canadian International Development
Agency (CIDA).
Please show your support for Amanda by attending the
presentation.
Title: "The Role of Coffee Production
in a Developmental Perspective"
Date: Dec. 4
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Cox 164
Annual Career Fair Update
Career Fair is rolling around again! This year it will be
held on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. The time
and date change reflects the feedback from last year's participants.
The hope is that more
students,
staff
and faculty will now have the
opportunity to attend during and after classes that day.
Promotion by staff and faculty to students is strongly encouraged.
It is a great
way for them
to network
with potential employers and get a feel for what is out
there in the field of agriculture. A list of promotion ideas
can be found at nsac.ca/careerfair/facultystaff
It is also an event that faculty/staff should attend to show
support of our school as well as a great chance to catch up
with former students. Many of our exhibitors are NSAC alumni
and make a point to attend the event.
Visit nsac.ca/careerfair for
all of the event details. If you have any questions, contact
Rebecca Veenhuis,
career fair co-ordinator, at 893-4420 or rveenhuis@nsac.ca
Upcoming Agriculture and Aquaculture Wastewater Management
Seminar
Please join the NSAC Engineering Department as they host
an open seminar entitled “Challenges in Wastewater
Management for Agriculture and Aquaculture” on Monday,
Dec.1 at 2 p.m. in Banting Building room 25. The seminar
will be
presented by
Dr. Keisuke Ikehata. Dr. Ikehata has been selected
as a tier two wastewater management candidate for a Canada
Research Chair (CRC) position. Dr. Ikehata has an engineering
degree in applied chemistry and masters and doctorial degrees
in civil engineering. His research
interests include applied environmental and biotechnology,
wastewater treatment, water reclamation for reuse and environmental
organic chemistry, to name a few. He is currently a research
associate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
at University of Alberta.
Two other candidates for the Wastewater Management CRC will
be presenting seminars in the following weeks. Dr. Zhu on Dec.
3, and Dr. Smith on Dec. 5.
The Engineering Department will also be hosting seminars for
an assistant professor position in watershed management. The
dates for these seminars are: Dr. Qin,
Dec. 9 and Dr. France, Dec. 10. All are welcome to attend the
presentation on these interesting topics!
NSAC Takes Holland by Storm
Canada’s connection with the Netherlands is deepening
as NSAC’s relationship with Dronten University of Applied
Sciences grows. As previously reported, NSAC and Dronten are
busy preparing for the September 2009 launch of the International
Food Business program (nsac.ca/internationalbusiness/).
Last week, Dr. Steven Russell visited Dronten during its annual
International Week to follow-up on various IFB initiatives,
including curriculum development and student mobility. International
Week at Dronten is a celebration of the international partnerships
the school has fostered over its 51 years of operation.
A
highlight
of International Week is the International Market where
Dronten’s
200 international students showcase their home countries through
food, drink and traditional dress. This year was the first
year for a Canadian student display.
Kyle MacRae, an NSAC aquaculture
student is currently enrolled at Dronten in the university’s
one year international program, majoring in International Food
Safety Management. Kyle has been having a fantastic experience
at Dronten. He has been taking advantage of all travel, networking
and personal development opportunities presented to him. Last
month, Kyle attended the 2008 European Eemland Conference concerning
the “Versatile Countryside”. As part of his studies,
Kyle interviewed a former Dutch Minster of Agriculture. You
can view Kyle’s interview at http://vimeo.com/2041057
Kyle MacRae, Dr. Steven Russell, NSAC Business and Social
Sciences department head, and drs. Tim Menger, head
of CAH Dronten’s Department of International Studies
and Consultancy toast the Canadian-Dutch connection.
Chartwells Holiday Catering and Hours of Operation
Is your office planning on having a holiday social? What's
a party without food? Chartwells' has a large selection of
catering options. Check them out at www.dineoncampus.ca/nsac
Make sure to book early! All regular catering
information is available on this web site, as well as regular
specials, menus and
lots of other great Chartwells information.
It's also the time of year to take note of the holiday
hours of operation. Haley Snack Bar will be closing on
Friday, Dec. 5 and Cox's
Cupboard
will
be closing
on Friday, Dec.
12.
Both locations
will be re-opening on Jan. 5, 2009.
Jenkins Marketplace will be open for regular cafeteria
services until Dec.16 at supper. It will re-open Jan.
4, 2009 for supper.
The Chartwells office will be closed from Dec. 20
until Jan. 4, 2009.
All catering services will be available as usual until Dec.
19.
Happy Holidays from all the Chartwells Staff!
Recruitment Update
Hello from Recruitment!
Over the past few weeks we have been traveling to all corners
of the world! Brian is returning from India today. He was on
a trip with Dr. Patterson to further explore agreements with
other
universities
and agents. Brian's frequent reports are positive, with news
that at least 10 students are preparing to come in September.
During my visit to Norway, I participated in some exploratory
activities, along with St. FX and Dalhousie University. Most
of my time was meeting with and working with the Canadian Embassy
on a project to better promote Nova Scotia as an education
destination for Norwegian students. I also met with several
students during school visits, agents, scholarship administrators
and the University of Stavenger. In all, the visit was quite
successful and I am confident that our university will be well
promoted through the contacts that I have made. My visit to
UMB resulted in recieving over 40 inquiries from students all
over the world! The Norwegian students who are coming to NSAC
in September are very excited! Likewise, Amanda and Shawn are
will leave a positive mark and legendary memories of NSAC!
Amanda is UMB's International Student Union president and Shawn
is the secretary. Both students are quite popular on campus
and act as wonderful ambassadors.
Last night, I spoke to Hans Budgie, CEC's ag. science teacher.
He extends a huge thank you to Ashley Shepard, staff, faculty
and ambassadors who took time to host his agriculture class
on Monday and Tuesday. This visit to NSAC is extremely important
to Hans and all of the teachers who are huge supporters of
ours! In all, 50 students from CEC were on the tour - great
job!
I also attended a day of meetings with the Department of Education,
Agriculture Certificate Co-ordinators, and several key players
who sit on a committee that is in the process of renewing the
Agriculture Certificate Program in three schools in P.E.I.
The meetings went well and hopefully the renewal of the agreement
will be seamless. As we've already hosted 33 students from
Kinkora, we are now hosting students from Kensington Intermediate
High School and WestIsle Consolodated. In all, there should
be about 35-40 students coming from P.E.I. next week to participate
in classes, stay over night, enjoy a sleigh ride with Anne
and Fred Hamilton and commence with a campus tour. While at
the Hamilton's, the students will learn about the dairy farm
and agri-tourism.
Craig is finishing up the AARAO schedule and will be eager
to get back to the office to tie up loose ends. It is at this
time that we begin our scheduled contacts with the prospective
students. So far, we've already sent a letter, e-mail, HSIP
invite and a package to all students who have inquired. We
are gearing up to send our holiday greetings and University
Day teaser!
On a final note, thanks to the Engineering Department, Peter,
Nabil and Scott for meeting with two students from CLLC. Both
students are from the UAE. Zack is scheduled to begin in
January and Yousef is still in the application process. Both
students are impressed with our campus and are eager to be
here in January.
For now,
Monica
Winter Library Hours
The Library will be open as follows from Dec.16 -
Jan 4
Dec.16-18: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dec.19: 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dec.20-21: CLOSED
Dec.22-23: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dec.24: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dec. 25 - Jan.4: CLOSED
Varsity Results
Volleyball
Women's
Wednesday, Nov.26
MSVU at NSAC
3 - 0
25 13, 22, 18
Jasmine Dugas, 8 kills
Mandy McDonald, 7 kills
NSAC Player of the Match: Mandy McDonald
Scholarship Spotlight
Pork Nova Scotia Prize Presented at NSAC
The 2008 recipient
of the $350 Pork Nova Scotia Prize is Tyler Fraser, Tatamagouche,
N.S., a second year Engineering student. Marinus Kouwenberg,
representing Pork Nova Scotia, attended the recent Scholarship
Banquet
at NSAC to present the award to Tyler.
The scholarship is designated for a Nova Scotia student
with an interest in swine production, high academic performance
and
a financial
need.
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