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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
Canadian Agriculture Educators Network
(CAEN) Forum 2009
The Association of Canadian Community Colleges, the Affinity
Group Coordinating Committee along with the Canadian Agricultural
Human Resource Council, invite you to the second annual
CAEN forum on June 16 and 17. The event
will bring together colleagues from a variety of settings,
contexts and regions for a professional development opportunity.
The forum will be held on the Nova Scotia Agricultural College
campus.
Please see the agenda and
registration form for
further information. Register soon as spaces are limited.
Financial Services- Noon Hour Closure
Effective Monday, May 11 Financial Services' hours of operation
will revert to 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This office will close for the noon hour, from 12 - 1 p.m.
This change will remain in effect until August 31.
Staff Wellness Conference Confirmation
A confirmation email for the staff conference was sent
Tuesday afternoon from the Work Well Team to registered
staff. This email included an attached conference update,
agenda, speaker bios and committee listing.
If you have sent in your registration form and did not receive
your confirmation email, please email moorese@gov.ns.ca
to confirm your status.
Gordon Eaton Retires
After 35 years of service with the Department of Transportation
and Infrastructure Renewal here on campus, Gordon Eaton
is going to take a well deserved retirement. All are welcome
to stop by Jenkins Hall Lounge at 3 p.m. on Monday, May
25th to join us in wishing Gordon a long and happy retirement.
Announcing New Staff Changes
Mike Johnson has accepted a new position with the Department
of Immigration as Director of Programs. He begins his new
position the end of this month.
Gerald Post has accepted the role as Director, Innovation
and Competitive Transition. Gerald will be continuing to
build on the solid foundation put in place by Mike Johnson.
Click here for the
full announcement.
New Face on Campus
Jake Rosborough has joined the External Relations team
for the summer as Marketing and Communications Assistant.
Originally from Bridgewater, he has just completed his second
year of Mount Saint Vincent’s Public Relations program.
Jake brings with him skills and experiences he’s gained
from numerous jobs and his education at MSVU.
Jake can be found in the print centre and is hard to miss,
as you can see from this photo with Annette Brightman. Please
take a moment to introduce yourself if you’re passing
by.
Chartwells Food Service Update
Jenkins Marketplace Meal Hours
May 9th – Breakfast 7:00 – 8:30 a.m., Lunch
11:30 - 1:00 p.m., Supper 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
May 13th – Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
May 14th – Breakfast 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
After this time, the cafeteria will be closed until May
23rd. Hours and meals will be posted.
Jenkins Lounge is also available during the above time
frames for anyone wishing to come and grab a coffee and
relax in a quiet setting. A complete list of menu options
is posted at Jenkins. They include soup and crackers, muffins,
pie, pastries, fresh fruit and assorted hot and cold beverages.
Impressions Catering Service is always available. Orders
can be placed by phoning our office at 897-1952 or faxing
us at 893-2951. Please note that we will require 48 hours
notice for all coffee break and luncheon orders. Banquet,
reception and bar services require a minimum of two week’s
notice.
Convocation Wrap-up
For a wrap-up of the 104th Convocation ceremony, click
here.
For a full list of this year's award winners at Convocation,
click here.
Information Session for Faculty
The MacRae Library will be holding an interactive information
session for faculty on Friday, May 8th from 1:00 - 2:00
p.m. The session is called "Maximize your use of the
MacRae Library." Coffee and treats are provided, bring
questions and a laptop. View the poster
for further information.
New graduate students are also welcome, but space is limited
so please RSVP to Erin at 893-3296 or emacpherson@nsac.ca
to reserve a space.
Recruitment Update
This week we are interviewing for our summer co-op student
position. Over the summer we work on communications, promotional
materials, our website and attend agricultural functions.
This is a perfect fit for a public relations or business
student.
This summer we will focus on Zinch.com, a website and brochure
for parents and supporters, Orientation, Open House, Campus
Tours, International Student Outreach, and planning our
fall schedule. We will also participate in the Provincial
Exhibition, Apple Blossom Festival, and Ag Zone.
Last weekend, Janet Walker and Carollyn Crewe attended the
Equine Review in Sussex, NB. Thank you Carollyn for bringing
in more prospective student names.
Janet has been giving tours to prospective students. Ashley
has been working with our ambassadors, the NSAC Student
Leadership Program, and Student Success Program. It is now
time to gather reports and set a plan for the coming year.
This weekend we will help NSISP bid farewell to close to
500 International students who have been studying in the
province. Ashley and some of our ambassadors will attend
the year end event where Ashley will present a scholarship
to one of our new students, Jae Ho Choi from Cobequid Educational
Centre. Janet will judge contests and give tours at the
Provincial 4-H events happening on campus.
I continue to work on recruitment management projects and
am preparing for our trip to New England, May 18th - 25th.
Ashley and I will meet with several prospective students,
FFA advisors, newly admitted students and their families.
I will continue to send newly admitted student files to
department heads and program advisors so we can contact
them over the summer.
Until next time,
Monica
Scholarship Spotlight
George & Lottie Cook Memorial Bursary Presented
Jessica Rock, Truro, NS, a 1st year B.Sc.(Agr) Pre Vet student
was the recipient of the $500 George and Lottie Cook Memorial
Bursary. Shown with Jessica are members of the Austin family,
Beverley Austin (left) and Merlene Austin (right). Jessica
also received a $100 Hanna CHEM 0050 Prize.
Photo of the Week
Nicole Merritt and Danielle Fleury (2nd and 3rd from the
left) participated in the May Day boat competition on the
FAFU campus in Fujian China. The two students are currently
teaching English to FAFU students who are coming to NSAC
in the fall.
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