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Thursday of each week. Remember you can post notices anytime
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NSAC Governance Project Update
Members of the NSAC Governance Transition Project team will be scheduling a series of staff information sessions on the NSAC governance transition process over the next couple of weeks.
These small group sessions are being held in an effort to discuss transition and in particular to clarify any questions around pensions and benefits. Employees may be grouped by function, location, or other similar area of interest.
Theresa Blois, president’s secretary, will be hosting an office administrative support group for informal discussions with members of the transition team. Tracy Crowell and other team members will be available for the session and will answer any questions on the project in general, pension or benefit questions and any other questions or concerns. These sessions will take place today - Tuesday, Nov. 9th 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 15th from 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Other sessions scheduled this week include Farm and Grounds, Library staff and Registry.
Other suggested small group sessions include those eligible for retirement, faculty, teaching assistants, maintenance staff/ janitorial/ Safety & Security, research assistants, Finance CSU , IT CSU, professional staff and ancillary services. These sessions will be scheduled over the next few weeks.
Additional sessions can be scheduled on request by contacting Merridy Rankin or Theresa Blois at 896-4462.
There are also two pension information seminars tentatively scheduled with the Nova Scotia Pension Agency for the morning and afternoon of Monday, Dec. 6, 2010. Each session is approximately two hours in length and is the standard session for any member of the Public Service Superannuation Plan across the province. Details on this session will be communicated once they become available.
Sincerely,
Bernie MacDonald,
Co-President, VP Administration
Executive Sponsor, NSAC Transition
Ground Breaking - Atlantic Centre for Agricultural Innovation
The official ground breaking for the Atlantic Centre for Agricultural Innovation (ACAI) took place Monday, Nov. 8 at AgriTECH Park - Atlantic Canada's bio-economy village and the commercialization wing of NSAC.
The Centre will provide commercialization and technology spin-off support to promising agri-business start-ups. The Centre will be a one-stop-shop for new agri-business development and will pursue incubation of new products, attraction of new agri-business and acceleration of new technologies.
Construction is set to begin later this week and NSAC is pleased that the Centre will be the first building on campus to be built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver standards, following the Green Building Rating System.
On hand for the ground breaking was (L to R) Nova Scotia Minister of Agriculture John MacDonell, Mr. Bob MacKay, Chair, NSAC Transitional Board of Governors, Ms. Lenore Zann, MLA Truro-Bible Hill, NSAC Co-President Dr. Bernie MacDonald, Mr. Scott Armstrong, MP Cumberland-Colchester -Musquodoboit Valley and NSAC Co-President Dr. Leslie MacLaren.
Future ACAI Building Plan
NSAC Student experiences Norway
Nick Brown, a fourth year B.Sc. (Agr.) student is spending this semester in Norway studying at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. In his update to NSAC International he says, "My fall courses are going well, although I find the Norwegian language course quite difficult. I have returned recently from a trip in Germany. I was able to visit the cities of Hamburg, Kiel and Berlin. I was also fortunate enough to be able to visit some farms and look at some biogas reactors, which is relevant to my fourth year project. I also spent a weekend in the mountains in a cabin with friends and have visited Lillehammer and Hamar. Yesterday I played my first competitive innebandy game in Olso, for Ski Il Innebandy, a Division 2 team from a nearby town. We won 6-5 after scoring with eight seconds left in the match."
We wish Nick all the best as he completes his semester and hope for safe travel back home to NSAC!
Chartwells Food Service
Looking for some items with some holiday flare? Our Holiday Catering Brochure is available starting Nov. 15. Please note the ordering timelines. To check out these items visit our website at www.dineoncampus.ca/nsac Become a fan of our face book page to get regular updates and specials that are happening across campus.
Did you know that if you are looking for something different or a cheaper alternative to ordering catering for a luncheon meeting that you can bring your group to Jenkins Hall?
We are open for lunch from 11-2 p.m. and it is all-you-can-eat dining with many choices for your guests including two entree items, vegetarian option, salad bar, sandwich bar, soup and much more. The cost per person is $7.96. All you need is your cost centre number and you can sign your group in. We ask that groups over ten people call in advance to make a booking at 897-1952.
Candidate Presentation
The first candidate for the business faculty position in Department of Business and Social Sciences, Dr. Anne Macdonnell, will be discussing her research interests today - Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. in Cox 257. Dr. MacDonnell has a PhD in Business Studies from Swansea University, Wales and is a native of Pictou, Nova Scotia. She currently resides in Germany.
Topic:
Real Options and Other Business Aspects of Agriculture"
Everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information contact: Lauranne Sanderson at lsanderson@nsac.ca
The Second Annual Fall Fun in the Garden
Saturday, Nov. 13th @ 1 p.m.
Whether you are a community garden veteran or newcomer with no experience, this fall event is an opportunity to get your hands dirty and work in the NSAC Community Garden. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of live music, FREE BBQ, garden work and more! All are welcome and there will be a 50 per cent membership discount for all who attend!
About the garden:
Located behind Alumni Gardens on the corner of Vimy and Cox Rd., The NSAC Community Garden provides members of our community with a space to grow plants, both ornamental and edible. We practice organic principles, grow additional food for the food bank and take on a wide range of new projects each year. With over 40 members and growing, 2011’s season promises to be fruitful and full of possibilities. Come join the fun!
To get involved and join our e-mail list contact NSACcommunitygarden@gmail.com
Department of Engineering Open House
Everyone is invited to attend the NSAC Department of Engineering Open House to meet the team and learn more about sustainable energy systems, water resources, water quality management, waste management, precision agriculture and much more!
Debra McLellan, a graduate of the NSAC Engineering program and Project Manager of Nova Scotia Power's Nuttby Wind Farm, will present information on the project and the future of alternative energy sources for Nova Scotia at 7 p.m. in Room 25. Barbara Meens Thistle, Human Resources General Manager for Nova Scotia Power will also be on hand to discuss future employment opportunities in Nova Scotia in the area of energy. Displays and exhibits will be hosted by researchers and graduate students.
Representatives from various industries will also be on hand to talk about potential career opportunities. (IMP, Polymer, Kohler, NS Power, AgraPoint, Engineers Nova Scotia, NS Dept. of Agriculture and many more.)
We hope you will join us on Thursday, Nov.18, in the Banting Building, from 6-9 p.m., for the Department of Engineering Open House.
For more information and the Open House schedule, go to: http://nsac.ca/eng/
Quick Facts Brochures
Quick Facts Brochures for 2010-2011 are now available.
See the Link Here
Upcoming workshops sponsored by CTL
Learning Outcomes
Today - Tuesday, Nov. 9, 12:30 p.m.
Cox Institute Room 31
For additional information and registration go to:
http://nsac.ca/academics/ctl/lunchbox.asp
Professional Dossier Workshop
Part 3 Promotion and Tenure and the Professional Dossier
Thursday, Nov. 18, 9-11a.m. in the C.A.Douglas Room
For additional information and registration go to:
http://nsac.ca/academics/ctl/workshop.asp#Part2
CTL Lunch Box Series
Today - Tuesday, Nov. 9
Learning Outcomes
12:30 PM Cox 31
For more information see http://nsac.ca/academics/ctl/lunchbox.asp
In the News
The following represents NSAC’s exposure in various media over the past week (Nov. 1 –Nov. 8 inclusive)
Media Hits |
Print |
Internet |
Magazine |
Radio |
TV |
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5 |
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44 |
Festive Craft Market - This Weekend
2010 Exhibitor Floor Plan is now on-line
Seminar Notice
The candidates for the position of Department Head, Plant & Animal Sciences will be holding seminars to present their perspective of where the Department of Plant & Animal Sciences should be five years from now.
Dr. Raj Lada - Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. in Haley, Rm. 116
Dr. Dian Patterson - Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. in Haley, Rm.116
Dr. Sam Asiedu - Friday, Nov. 12, at 1:30 p.m. in Haley, Rm.116
All are welcome
to attend these presentations.
Economic Impact of Universities in the Atlantic Provinces
A report prepared for the Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU)has concluded that Atlantic universities contribute $4.4 billion in direct and indirect benefits to the economy and will be a key player in the region’s growth over the next decade.
The study is now accessible on the AAU website at: www.atlanticuniversities.ca/economic .
The study offers a current view of the Economic Impact of Universities in the Atlantic Provinces, updating a previous 2006 AAU study. The AAU produced the study in conjunction with Gardner Pinfold Consulting Economists, Halifax, NS, with financial support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
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Guests Lectures of FOOD3001 Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
Steve Owen
Industrial Technology Advisor
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Halifax
Tuesday, Nov. 16th, 2010
Cox 209
2 p.m.
"Development of Natural Health Products (NHP) Industrial Perspectives"
Darren Leyte
Regional Food Liaison Officer
Health Canada, Halifax
3 p.m.
"Food vs NHP: Regulations in Canada".
All are welcome!
NSAC Seminar Committee Presents...
Don Jardine, NSCC
Presentation Title:“NSCC’s Centre for the Built Environment”
When: Tomorrow - Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010
Where: Cox, Room 24
Time: 12- 1 p.m.
Cobequid Board Room
The Cobequid Board Room in the MacRae Library can now be booked through GroupWise. If you want to book the room, please do so by sending an email to CobequidRm@nsac.ca. Please contact the Library directly at 893-6669 if you require any audio visual equipment for your meeting.
Athletics Results
Woodsmen at SSFC Competition
Women's A Team - 2nd
Men's A Team - 3rd
Cross Country
The NSAC Cross Country team competed in the STU hosted ACAA Championships recently in Fredericton. The top finisher for NSAC was Thomas Teakles who was 4th. Thomas, with his 4th place finish, qualified as an ACAA All-Conference and is also attending the CCAA Cross Country Nationals (Nov 12-13), also hosted by STU.
Women's Rugby
ACAA Semi-Final
Oct. 29
NSAC 0 - MTA 3
Women's Volleyball
Saturday, Nov. 6
MTA at NSAC
3 - 1
Player of the Match for NSAC - Marlee Geddes
Basketball
Friday, Nov. 5
NSAC at MTA
(w) 46 - 74
Top Scorers for NSAC - Rhonda Kennedy 21, Hillary Hopper 15
(m) 62 - 97
Top Scorers for NSAC - Kyle Hoare 21, Chance Simmonds 14, Josh Kennedy 10
Sunday, Nov. 7
Crandall at NSAC
(m) 60 - 69
Top Scorers for NSAC - Chance Simmonds 16, Kyle Hoare 14, Josh Kennedy and Keegan Fiske 10 each
615 - Rookie TJ Jordan drives against Crandall in the ACAA contest Saturday.
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