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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
New Marketing Campaign Launched
Climate change: true or false?
Water shortage: half full or half empty?
Crops: fuel for the starving first world or food for the
starving third world?
These questions don’t have easy answers. They don’t
even have a definite “right” answer. But they are
questions NSAC researchers, professors and students work to
solve every day. That’s why they are the basis of our
new marketing campaign. By asking the questions, we engage
our stakeholders in a discussion – one that allows us
to tell the world about the great work our people are doing.
Visit embraceyourworld.ca to see the new campaign, share your
opinions and share stories of your own good work.
See details of the whole campaign, including printed pieces
available for your use, at nsac.ca/embraceyourworld
Maritime Fall Fair Participation
Food security. Water shortage. Climate change.
Help Nova Scotia Agricultural College find solutions to these and many more
problems.
Voice your opinion. Embrace your world.
Click here for more details.
Upcoming Students' Union Events
Harvest Moon Social
Tuesday, Oct. 14
Starting between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
In the Orchard under the water tower
Approxmiately two hours
Drinks will be on sale and there is student entertainment
lined up.
Wine and Cheese Social
Wednesday, Oct. 15
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
"The Barn" in Jenkins Hall
Come enjoy some light music and a social atmosphere while sipping
some wine.
Upcoming NSAC Homecoming 5K Run
The NSAC Homecoming 5K Run will be held Saturday, Oct. 18.
All are welcome to participate. Run starts at 10 a.m., rain
or
shine.
Visit nsac.ca/athletics/5krun/index.asp for
more information and the registration form.
Upcoming Guest Speakers
An Energy Conservation Vision and an Action Plan
Speaker: Dr. George Mbamalu
When:
Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 3 p.m.
Where: Cox 164
Dr. Mbamalu is currently a Principal Consultant for Engineering
Systems Research Inc. in Dartmouth, N.S. and a
candidate for the Industry Research Chair in Farm Energy
Conservation.
Research on an Energy Exchanger and Its Application
in HVAC Energy Recovery Systems for Buildings
Speaker: Dr. Wei Shang
When:
Friday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m.
Where: Cox 208
Dr. Shang is currently a Lead Research Associate at University
of Tulsa in Tulsa Oklahoma and a candidate
for the Industry Research Chair in Farm Energy Conservation.
All are Welcome to both presentations.
For more information contact: Ralph Martin at rmartin@nsac.ca
Evening Emergency First Aid Course
For the convenience of students and staff who find it difficult
to attend a daytime session of Emergency First Aid training,
there will be a course held in two, three-hour night sessions.
They will be held Oct. 28 and 29 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
in the Athletic Centre classroom. It is necessary
to attend BOTH nights.
To pre-register, contact Mary Anne Lorette at mlorette@nsac.ca or
893-4423. Cost is $45.50 for students.
Staff are paid for by the University of NSDA.
News from MacRae Library
New Reference Hours
Reference hours at MacRae Library are as follows:
Monday and Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday/Friday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The reference assistant, Erin MacPherson (emacpherson@nsac.ca),
is available for help during these times or by appointment.
Financial Services Closure
A reminder to all staff, faculty and students that Financial
Services is closed today, Thursday,
Oct. 9 and tomorrow, Friday, Oct.10 to allow staff to participate
in development sessions.
Financial Services will reopen for
regular service on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Student Travel Opportunity to Cambodia
NSAC has a partnership with the Royal University
of Agriculture (RUA) in Cambodia through the "Agri-Education
for Extension Project". Through this project, there
is an opportunity for two NSAC students to travel to Cambodia
to carry out project work and participate in activities to
enhance the skills of RUA instructors, staff and students.
The placement is for a two month period during spring/summer
of 2009. Expenses are covered by the project, which is
funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
through the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC).
Click
here, or contact Jeanine Cudmore (ccudmore@nsac.ca or
896-2453) for further information.
Application deadline is Nov.
14 at 2 p.m.
Take Your Kids to Work Day
Wednesday, Nov. 5, is "Take Your Kids to Work
Day" for grade nine students. The Student Recruitment staff
would like to host staff who are bringing their grade nine
sons or daughters, nieces, nephews, neighbours, etc., and
students, to a luncheon. Following the morning in your
work area, we will do a career education program over the
lunch hour and then offer the students a campus tour and
some activity through the afternoon.
Please call Sandra Murphy at 893-7900, or e-mail smurphy@nsac.ca to
register a student.
Brian Smith Retirement
Most of you know that Brian Smith, Executive Director
of Agriculture Services, is retiring from the Department
at the end of the year. However, with his accumulated vacation
time he will actually be leaving this month. We are currently
in the process of selecting the successful candidate to
fill this position.
George Smith has agreed to help us through the transition
period until we complete the search for a new Executive
Director. Effective Oct. 14, George will serve as
Acting Executive Director of Agriculture Services along
with continuing his duties as CEO of AgraPoint.
Thank you George for your service to both AgraPoint
and the Department. And thank you Brian for your services
over the past 21 years.
Help Lower Textbook Prices
Visit www.cheapertextbooks.ca to find out how.
New Automated Phone Greeting System
To improve service to our clients, NSAC has upgraded its
switchboard to include an automated phone greeting system.
Beginning Friday, Oct. 17, when someone calls the university’s
main number (893-6600) they will hear an automated greeting.
Callers
are first prompted to press 1 for NSAC or 2 for NSDA. The
greeting then prompts them to enter the four digit extension
of the person they are calling or
listen
to
a simple menu
of the various NSAC departments and units. Please
note that you are not required to make any changes to your
existing phone system.
This new system will integrate seamlessly with our existing
system and will allow us to greatly improve our service.
First, callers will be able to reach a number anytime
they need it.
Second, the automated greeting service has a greater
capacity to accept calls, which means callers will no longer
receive busy signals.
Occasionally you may get a caller who has reached you
incorrectly. Should you receive such
a call, please be patient and friendly to the caller. Please
re-direct their call courteously and promptly.
If you have any questions about the new automated phone
system, please call or e-mail Carol Adams (893-4272, adamsca@gov.ns.ca)
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