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Staff Conference
Mark your calendar for the upcoming staff conference!
When: May 13 & 14, 2009
Where: Nova Scotia Agricultural College
The Work Well Team has designed a one and a half day conference with Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and Aquaculture Staff members in mind. The staff conference provides the opportunity to take in interesting and engaging speakers that promise to inspire, motivate and educate.
This program includes an evening banquet, entertainment, great food and lots of opportunity for fun with your colleagues!
Registration packages will be sent out early March. More details to follow.
For more information, contact one of the Work Well Team Co-chairs, Beth Hingley (893-6386) or Celeste Sulliman (424-0192)
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Canada Summer Jobs 2009
The deadline to apply for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is quickly approaching! This program provides funding for not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers, and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to create high-quality summer job opportunities for students between the ages of 15 and 30.
Application forms and Applicant’s Guide are available online at:
http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/epb/yi/yep/programs/scpp.shtml
Jenna Tingley will be facilitating the CSJ application on behalf of NSAC. Please complete and forward ONLY PAGE 2 of the application to the Office of the Vice President Administration, Cumming Hall, no later than Friday, February 20, 2009. Please be sure to include your name and contact information with the submitted form. If you have any questions, please contact Jenna at ext. 6034 or jtingley@nsac.ca
MacRae Library Midterm Break Hours
The MacRae Library will be open as follows from February 21- March 1, 2009
February 21 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 5:00 p.m.
February 22 (Sunday) 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
February 23-27 (Monday-Friday) 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
February 28 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
March 1(Sunday) 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Potato Shopper Survey Results Shared at Potatoes NB Trade Show and Conference
Recently Dr. Gefu Wang-Pruski was invited by the Potatoes NB Trade Show & Conference to speak on the results of NSAC's survey of potato consumers. Dr. Wang-Pruski, who headed the 6000-household survey in three Maritime provinces reported that consumers want fresh, firm, ripe, medium size, white potatoes. While this is their daily potato of choice, consumers agreed that they would try other varieties occasionally. The survey also revealed that although most consumers aren't concerned about prices, as they view potatoes as relatively cheap food, they have strong opinions about packaging.
Dr. Wang-Pruski reported that consumers want to see the potatoes in the store which would require transparent packaging. However, they are concerned with the environmental impact of using plastic bags.
For more information on survey results contact Dr. Wang-Pruski at gwangpruski@nsac.ca or 893-6247.
Student Satisfaction Highlights
Learning and participation (% agree/strongly agree)
In most of my classes, I have been given the chance to evaluate the course — 99 percent
(95 percent at other Canadian universities)
My learning experience at this university have been intellectually stimulating — 92 percent
(89 percent at other Canadian universities)
Perception of professors (% agree/strongly agree)
Some professors at this university have had a major positive influence on my academic career — 82 percent
(81 percent at other Canadian universities)
Some of my professors have taken a personal interest in my academic program — 83 percent
(74 percent at other Canadian universities)
New NSAC Merchandise Arrivals
 Two new "green" marketing items have arrived in the marketing department this week: lunch bags and notepads. 
The reusable lunch bag is 100% natural cotton and AZO-Free. It has a fold-over top with velcro closure and is printed on both sides with NSAC's logo. The cost is $2.50 each.
The notepads are made from materials certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). They are glue bound with 50 sheets per pad and feature a watermark photo of Cumming Hall on each sheet. The cost is $0.75 per pad.
Andrew Nikiforuk & The Alberta Tar Sands NS Tour
Where: Rm 24 Cox Building
 When: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 12 noon
The Alberta Tar Sands - Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent will be the focus of a free public lecture series by one of Canada’s foremost writer/speakers, Andrew Nikiforuk. Nova Scotians will have the opportunity to learn about Canada’s largest energy project from the Calgary-based, award winning nonfiction journalist. More...
Scholarship Spotlight
Atlantic Council of Crop Life Canada Bursaries Awarded
 Dave Thompson, representative for Atlantic Council of Crop Life Canada, attended NSAC Scholarship Banquet last fall to present bursaries. The 2008 recipients of $500 Atlantic Council of Crop Life Canada Bursaries are, front row, left – Jon Raymond Dykstra, Havelock, NB, a 2nd year Diploma in Enterprise Management - Dairy Farming student; and Chance Roberts, Great Village, NS, NS, a 2nd year Plant Science Technology student. Jon was also the recipient of a $4,000 Canada Millennium Scholarship, a $1,200 Kevin Grant Memorial Scholarship and the $200 Chuck Harrison Memorial Bursary. Chance also received a $500 Joseph E. Mapplebeck Memorial Bursary.
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