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New faces on campus
Nancy Thorton is our new manager at NSAC international. She will be dealing with anything that is connected with outside of Canada. She previously worked at Oxfam Canada in Ottawa. Welcome Nancy!
Heather Avery is our new Special Cohort Coordinator.She will be providing disability services and providing services to aboriginal and mature students. Welcome Heather!
Update from the Recruitment Team
It's a busy period at the Enrollment Management Office following up with students who have applied to study at NSAC this September. Many activities have been held recently to support those students who are deciding on this September's admission as well as in years to come.
Thanks are extended to so many who work so hard 'waving the flag' for NSAC.
- Ashley Shepard and 4th year student Rebecca Harrison attended the Connecticut FFA State Convention last Saturday. While in Connecticut Ashley spoke to a couple classes at Middletown High where NSAC is exploring the development of an MOU.
- Janet Walker and recent grad Maxine MacLean attended the NS Secondary Schools Students Association annual conference at Acadia University last weekend where NSAC was a major sponsor.
- Jonathan Wort with AgraPoint represented NSAC at the All Canada Sheep Classic in Richmond, Quebec, this past weekend where NSAC shared a booth with the NS Purebred Sheep Producers Association.
- Thanks to many staff and offices on campus who helped the NS Agriculture Awareness Committee host 300 grade 8 students on campus last week for Ag
- Zone.
- Carollyn Crewe represented NSAC primarily to promote DEM - Equine program at the Equine Review in Sussex, NB.
- Dr. Tarjei Tennessen recently returned from Europe where he met with administrators of the Ukraine National Agriculture University in Kiev to explore an academic linkage.
- Staff from Recruitment, Continuing Education, AgriTECH and some of NSAC's Master Gardeners represented NSAC at Saltscapes in Halifax earlier this month.
- Angela Brown-Fulton represented NSAC at a Career Day at South Colchester Academy last week.
- Thanks to the staff who have helped host various school groups to campus recently. We've had visits from the Agriculture classes of Dr. J.H. Gillis High School in Antigonish, CEC and a group from Colchester Christian Academy.
Workplace Inspections- Occupational Health and Safety 2009 and 2010
Well it is that time of year again when we are all responsible for our workplace inspections. Again, I would like to thank you all for your dedication with last years inspections.
Important dates you should be aware of:
June 30, 2010- Deadline for all action items from 2009 inspections.
August 31, 2010- Deadline for the new 2010 Inspections
I am aware that some of the deficiencies from last years inspections will carry over to this years Inspections. Please add them onto your new Inspection sheet if they have not been completed.
If these deficiencies or action items have been completed, Safety & security should be made aware of it, so please let me know and I will take them out of the action file.
All Inspections should be turned into safety & Security by the specified dates.
If assistance is required with inspections, please feel free to contact me at 4190 or erector@nsac.ca , I would be more than happy to assist.
Thanks, Elaine
Elaine Rector C.P.O., C.S.P.
Safety & Security Co-ordinator
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
P. O. Box 550, Truro, NS, B2N 5E3
Tel: 902-893-4190
Fax: 902-893-4992
Email: erector@nsac.ca
Water Experts Forum
Based on the success of the watershed management conference he recently organized at NSAC, Dr. Robert France of the Engineering Department has been asked to become a sitting member of the Water Experts Forum which will help advise the province’s Department of Environment on the implementation of its comprehensive, planned Water Strategy.
Congratulations Dr. France.
NSAC Media Policy
As a public institution, NSAC, its programs, activities and plans are of special interest to the general public. One of the important ways in which we promote the university, is through the mass media. In order to ensure a professional relationship with the media, due diligence must be taken to ensure that information originating from the university is accurate, complete, reflects the official position of the institution and is released to the media and target publics in a timely manner. Please take a moment to review the NSAC Media Policy as well as the Media Tips section. Any questions please contact the Communications office at 893-7247
http://nsac.ca/marketing/policies/media.asp
http://nsac.ca/marketing/services/mediatips.asp
Missing: Kensington USB drive
If anyone has found a Kensington USB drive (exactly like the one pictured), the Development office is looking for it! This device is also the receiver for our wireless presenter that is included with our projection unit/laptop. Without it the wireless presenter cannot function. If you find drive/receiver you can just drop it off the Development Office. We'd really appreciate it! Thanks!
Continuing and Distance Education summer 2010 newsletter
Check out the Continuing and Distance Education summer 2010 newsletter!
click here to view the newsletter
One "Excellent" Cow!
 NSAC Stormatic Barb made history on May 19, 2010 by scoring EX90 on Holstein Canada's Classification, earning NSAC its first "Excellent" cow.
NSAC Stormatic Barb was born on April 14, 2004 and has completed three lactations with a lifetime production of 36,448 Kgs of milk. This lactation, she is projected to produce 13,456 Kgs of milk. Barb has produced one daughter, NSAC Samuelo Barb who has scored VG86 and is currently in her second lactation.
Classification is a national program delivered by Holstein Canada which involves a comprehensive evaluation of the physical structure of a dairy animal. Classification is a tool used to improve both the production and longevity of our herd.
Pictured with NSAC Stormatic Barb (L-R): Stewart Yuill, Agricultural Technician; Clayton Atkinson, former NSAC Dairy Manager (ret'd); Benoit Faveau, Classifier, Holstein Canada; and Jason Bouma Agricultural Technician.
CASE IH and J.G. VanOostrum Farm Equipment Ltd partner with NSAC
NSAC has entered into an exciting partnership with CASE IH International and
J. G VanOostrum Farm Equipment Limited. CASE IH is providing a CASE IH 140 Maxxum tractor, a CASE Farmall 105U tractor and a Scout diesel utility vehicle to NSAC for a six month term. This partnership will provide exposure to the CASE IH line of tractors and equipment and provide NSAC with new tractors to operate and demonstrate to our students, industry and the general public. This equipment will be supplied and serviced by J.G.VanOostrum Farm Equipment Ltd, the local CASE IH dealership.
Picture: Andrew Blackburn, Agricultural Technician (right) accepting keys from Gary Maddison, J.G. VanOostrum Farm Equipment Ltd.
Award
For his pioneering research program, his dedication and commitment to teaching and his many administrative contributions, Dr. Robin Robinson was named Professor Emeritus of NSAC , May 7th, 2010.
Dr. Robinson made a distinguished contribution to research and academics while at NSAC. His courses had the exceptional ability to make all subject matters interesting, practical and relevant. This coupled with his interest in research made him a valuable instructor.
During his career at NSAC, Dr. Robinson developed a significant research program that was linked to the practical needs of both the agricultural industry and various provincial and federal government departments.
Dr. Robinson was very active in planning new programs, including the development of the original Bachelor of Science majors when NSAC was given degree-granting status in 1982. He was also actively involved in the graduate program, both as a supervisor and the campus biochemistry expert on numerous graduate committees.
Dr. Robinson also made a substantial contribution to administration. In addition to being department head, he developed a unique ability to successfully manage budgets, passing this skill on to a number of other managers. His service on countless committees internally and externally while at NSAC was exemplary.
Spirit Nova Scotia Local Food Award
The 3rd Annual Spirit Nova Scotia Local Food Award, co-sponsored by Spirit Nova Scotia and Select Nova Scotia, will celebrate individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the local food movement in Nova Scotia. Read more...
Atlantic Canada Farm Writers' Association
The Atlantic Canada Farm Writers' Association, a professional organization for farm and food writers and communicators (anyone who helps tell the story of farm and food), is holding its inaugural meeting June 4 in Charlottetown. Email allison@finnamore.ca for details or check out their Facebook Page, Atlantic Canada Farm Writers' Association.
Booking of the Dairy Building Board room
Sharon Oakley will be booking the DBBR until further notice.
Please email her at soakley@nsac.ca or phone 893-6672 to reserve the room.
Open Invitation to Seminar
Open invitation to attend seminars by Candidates for the Business Management position in Department of Business and Social Sciences.
Dr. Mornay Lombard-Roberts
University of Johannesburg
1:00 p.m. - Cox 261
Thursday, May 27th
and
Dr. Douglas MacDonald
Mount Royal University
1:00 p.m. - Cox 261
Friday, May 28th
Seminar-Candidate for Faculty position
Dr. Chris Cutler, candidate for a permanent faculty position in Entomology within the Dept. of Environmental Sciences, will present a seminar on his research titled "Stimulatory effects of poisons".
All are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there.
Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Cox 138
Seminar Notice
Inside Out or Outside In? NSAC and the World.
Presenter: Dr. Nancy Pitts
Wed, June 2nd, 12:30 p.m.
Haley 112
Dr. Pitts is a candidate for the position of Dean of Internationalization.
click here for more information
Seminar-Business and Social Sciences Department
Where should the Business and Social Sciences Department be five years from now?
presenter: Prof Lauranne Sanderson
Fri, June 4th, 1 p.m.
Cox 257
Professor Sanderson is a candidate for the position of Department Head, Business & Social Sciences.
Click here for more information
Attention NSAC Alumni
We’ve planned another NSAC Local Alumni Divot & Dine and we hope you can join us! Unwind from your hectic week while catching up with former classmates and other NSAC alumni!
What: Enjoy nine holes of golf, followed by a delicious steak dinner (or chicken)
When: Friday, June 18th
Where: Riverrun Golf Club
North River, NS
Cost: $30
Register as an individual or get a group of four together to form a team. Tee times will be given to groups of four every 10 minutes, from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Carts are available for $18.00 per cart.
Contact Jenna at 893-6721 or jforsyth@nsac.ca before June 11th to register and reserve your preferred tee time.
We’re looking forward to seeing some familiar faces, as well as meeting new ones and sharing some Aggie memories. Hope to see you there!
NSAC’s Alumni Association
WHMIS Update
There will be more courses held for OH&S, WHMIS & WHMIS UPDATES on the following dates:
WHMIS Updates
When:June 8, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall
When: June 16, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Cox 257
WHMIS Full Course
When: June 17, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Where:Haley 116
OH&S
When: June 15, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: Haley 116
Please register with Sharon Oakley - soakley@nsac.ca
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