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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
We’re Looking For the New Face
of NSAC
Since we believe one person can make a difference, we want
to highlight NSAC students who are making a difference in
their community and the world.
Do you know a student who volunteers, or one who advocates
for a cause, or one who has created something innovative?
Let us know. Email Sabrina
McGee with the student’s name and a brief description
of what they have done, or are doing, to make a difference.
Deadline for nominations is February 13.
One student will be featured on the cover of our 2009-2010
academic calendar. Two others will be featured on the back.
Winners will be selected prior to February 23 based on what
they are doing to make a difference.
Please note that all nominations must be for students returning
to NSAC in the fall.
Health Services Offering Blood Pressure
Clinics
NSAC Health Services will be offering a Blood Pressure
Clinic for students in recognition of Heart Month. Clinics
will be held in Jenkins Hall on February 11 from 11 am to
12:30 pm, and in Cox Institute on February 12 from 8:30
to 10:30 am.
Public Seminars with Candidates for
Vice President, Research, Extension and Outreach
Public seminars on the topic: "Challenges and Opportunities
in Atlantic Agriculture" will be given by the candidates
for the Vice President Research, Extension and Outreach
position. All are welcome to attend the following seminars:
Friday, February 13
10:00 AM, Alumni Hall (Cumming Hall)
Candidate : Dr. Richard Donald
Monday, February 16
10:00 AM, Riverview Room (Jenkins Hall)
Candidate: Dr. Jeff Norrie
Founding Day
NSAC turns 104 on February 14th! Staff, faculty and students
are invited to come celebrate the university's birthday
on Friday, February 13th at 3:00 p.m. in the main entrance
of Cumming Hall. Cake and refreshments will be served.
NSAC Excellence in Teaching Awards
Who’s your favourite instructor? NSAC students, faculty
and staff are encouraged to nominate a technical (lab) or
faculty instructor whose teaching has inspired, motivated
or challenged them—someone who makes learning come
alive at NSAC!
All you have to do is fill out a simple nomination
form on the web site by February 19, with a letter of recommendation
to follow by March 19. You’ll have the chance
to see their hard work recognized at Convocation 2009 when
the faculty and technician teaching awards are presented.
To submit a nomination, go to www.nsac.ca/idc
For more information, contact smacdonald@nsac.ca
NSAC 2009 Internationalization
Award: Call for Nominations
Help recognize those who have made a difference to the
international initiatives of NSAC by nominating a colleague
for the 2009 NSAC Internationalization Award! Faculty, staff
and students, either an individual or a team, are eligible.
It doesn't take much of your time to do this and you'll
have the satisfaction of knowing that you helped recognize
the internationalization efforts at NSAC. Deadline
for nominations is March 9. For more details click
here.
Canada Summer Jobs 2009
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is an initiative of the Summer
Work Experience program. It 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.
The application period for Canada Summer Jobs 2009 will
be from February 2 to February 27, 2009. 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 2009 CSJ Program.
Please complete and forward ONLY PAGE 2 of the application
to her in the Office of the Vice President Administration,
Cumming Hall, no later than Friday, February 20, 2009. Jenna
will complete the remainder of the application on your behalf,
but 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
For more information on the CSJ 2009 Program:
Call: 1-800-935-5555
Click: www1.servicecanada.gc.ca
Visit a Service Canada Centre
Open Session with Co-Presidents
Faculty and staff are invited to attend another open session
with the Co-Presidents, Dr. MacLaren and Dr. MacDonald,
on Tuesday, February 24th at 3:00 p.m.
in Haley, Room 200. Topics to be discussed include governance,
the new Senate proposal, and various other campus initiatives.
Specific questions or concerns can be forwarded in advance
to Theresa Blois at tblois@nsac.ca
or 893-6720.
We look forward to seeing you there and answering any questions
you may have.
New Staff Role in the Department
of Agriculture
Mike Johnson has accepted a new role as Director, Innovation
and Competitive Transition, beginning immediately.
Based in Halifax, Mike will play a lead role in the development
and implementation of the department's mandate on several
significant department priorities, including research, innovation
and competitive
transition. more...
Varsity Results
Basketball
Sat. Feb.7 UNBSJ at NSAC
(w) 59 - 48
Halftime score: 31-31
NSAC: Patti Gilroy 18 pts, Kelsey Harpman 9 pts, Jenna Hazelton
9 pts, Meagan MacLeod 6 pts, Felicia Strickland 4 pts, Jessica
Blandin 2 pts.
(m) 76 - 55
Halftime score: UNBSJ 30 NSAC 28
NSAC: Josh McGill 20 pts, Tom Vissers 9 pts, Luke Wiseman
9 pts, Jonathan Kennedy 7 pts, Chris Oram 6 pts, Jason van
Kessel 3 pts, Jerry Bos 1 pt.
Sun. Feb 8 NSAC at Holland College
(w) 63 - 69
NSAC: Jenna Hazelton 17 pts Patti Gilroy 16 pts, Meagan
MacLeod 13 pts
(m) 46 - 101
NSAC: Luke Wiseman 12 pts, Thomas Vissers 7 pts, Chris Oram
7 pts
Upcoming Games
Volleyball -
NSAC at MSVU Feb 11 7 pm (women)
UNBSJ at NSAC Feb 14 6 pm (women)
UNBSJ at NSAC Feb 15 11 am (women)
Basketball-
ABU at NSAC Feb 12 7 - w, 9 -m
NSAC at ABU Feb 14 1 - w, 3 - m
ACAA League Standings (acaa.ca)
Women's Volleyball - 5th
Women's Basketball - 8th
Men's Basketball - 8th
Scholarship Spotlight
First Presentation of $1,200 Kevin Grant Memorial
Scholarships
In memory of Kevin Grant who studied at NSAC from 1973-75
and graduated with an Animal Science Technician diploma,
two $1,200 scholarships were awarded to final year students
in a two- year technical program of study at NSAC. Selection
criteria include academic performance, leadership and contribution
to campus life, career plans and financial need. Mr. Jim
Goit, Executive Director, Development & External Relations,
NSAC, is shown congratulating the 2008 recipients –
on left, Amanda Molly, Port Alberni, BC, a 2nd year Veterinary
Technology student; and on right is Jon Raymond Dykstra,
Havelock, NB, a 2nd year Diploma in Enterprise Management
- Dairy Farming student. Jon was also the recipient of a
$4,000 Canada Millennium Scholarship, a $500 Atlantic Council
of Crop Life Canada Bursary, and the $200 Chuck Harrison
Memorial Bursary.
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