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Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame
October 28th, 2010
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Nov 4-5
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Nov 22-24
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A Note from the Deputy Minister
Good afternoon,
This week we’re celebrating Public Service Week across government.
It’s one way we’re saying thanks to all civil servants while
recognizing your commitment to serving Nova Scotians.
Each day, I have the privilege of working alongside dedicated and
professional public servants, both on the Agriculture and the Fisheries
and Aquaculture sides, who share the common goal: a commitment to
serving Nova Scotians. Whether you’re found in an office in Halifax,
Kentville, Bible Hill, Deep Brook, Pictou or Truro, or your work takes
you to different sites each day, know that you make life better for Nova
Scotians.
I believe our public servants are truly great people doing great
things. You deserve to be celebrated for your accomplishments and
contributions today and every day.
Please join me in celebrating public service this week.
Paul LaFleche
Deputy Minister
2010 Blue & Gold Awards
On Nov. 12 come congratulate NSAC's alumni stars!
The Alumni office is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010 NSAC Blue and Gold Awards. The Blue and Gold Awards recognize alumni for their exceptional achievements in the areas of volunteerism and contribution to the agricultural industry.
William Swetnam (Class of '56) has been named as Distinguished Alumnus. Patricia Bishop ('99) will receive the Young Alumnus Achievement Award. The Alumni Volunteer of the Year award will go to Jean Lynds (Class of '90).
On Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 the nominees will receive their awards at a gala held in Jenkins Hall. We hope you will come spend an evening with these NSAC alumni stars. Spouses are welcome.
There is no charge for attending the event but space is limited. Please RSVP to Alisha in the Alumni office:
ajohnson@nsac.ca
902-893-6022
Doors open at 5:45 pm and dinner is served at 6:15 pm.
Battle of the Species
It's the Battle of the Species: HORSE vs MAN race and it's guaranteed to be a thriller! With a fast horse and brilliant runner, this race is destined for the history books.
Come watch as 17-year-old local distant runner Nick Wood races against a standardbred horse by the name of River Cane, the largest racehorse in Nova Scotia at 1:30 pm on October 9th at Truro Raceway as part of the Atlantic Breeders Crown. Free Admission
For more info visit http://www.atlanticbreederscrown2010.com/
Dine With a Professor Program
The Residence Office is pleased to announce a new residence life program: Dine with a Professor. All students in residence are encouraged to invite a professor or instructor to join them for lunch or supper at Jenkins Hall and the guest's meal will be complimentary. We are starting this program to provide more opportunities for faculty and students to connect and converse outside the classroom, as well as to provide more connection between residence life and academic experiences. The program will start on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010.
International Office Hosts Two Tanzanian Groups
NSAC has had two separate groups visiting under the Education for Employment (EFE) program funded by ACCC (Association of Canadian Community Colleges). The first group to arrive on Sept. 11th was Mlingano, a Ministry of Agriculture Training Institute focussed on Agro-mechanization. Our second group, Mpanda, is Vocational and Education Training Authority offering many vocational degrees including diplomas in agro-mechanization.
The five Mlingano staff (Instructors, Dean, Principal) from Tanga have spent two weeks with us, after spending two weeks with the Marine Instutite in Newfoundland, the lead partner under this funding contract. Our schedule involved local farm tours, introduction to NSAC and our teaching tools and demonstration sites, short course introduction and attendance at the Modern Shepherd course and the On-Farm Agricultural Residuals Composting Workshop as well as the Urban Agriculture Conference.
The other group is comprised of four staff (instructors, HR and Manager) from Mpanda Vocational Training Authority, in Central West Tanzania and is here for six weeks. NSAC is the sole Canadian education institution on this partnership. During their time they will be offered in-depth training on Competency Based Education Training (CBET) and short course development occupational analysis, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, gender and project management. A key outcome of this partnership is the planning and development of a farm demonstration site on the Mpanda campus for teaching purposes. NSAC will offer their expertise and support to the development of this on their campus.
We thank all faculty and staff who have supported the International Office in creating a robust and productive schedule for our guests.
In the News
The following represents NSAC’s exposure in various media over the past week (September 30 – October 7 inclusive)
Media Hits |
Dailies |
Community |
Internet |
Magazine |
Radio |
TV |
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4 |
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3 |
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35 |
Drive Away Hunger
In Nova Scotia, over 20,300 people are assisted by a food bank each month and of those assisted, 34 per cent are children(Hunger Count 2009).
NSAC Students' Union is participating in the Drive Away Hunger campaign with Farm Credit Canada (FCC), for the third year. NSAC has made a substantial contribution to the campaign for local food banks in the past two years and we would like to prove ourselves again!
The food drive will take place during the next two weeks followed by a weigh-in on Thursday October 14th at 5pm in the horseshoe and FCC will be bringing the tractor around to collect NSAC's contribution at 12 noon on Friday in the horseshoe. There will be a BBQ and a wrap-up event held at 12:30 with a BBQ combo available for $5.00 (proceeds going to the NSAC campaign). Please fill the donation bags and come out to support this event.
A New Face in OACC
Please join us in welcoming Cheryl Paris to OACC. She will be working with us to support the Organic Science Cluster. Cheryl brings a wealth of experience with over 14 years in the tourism industry including the Museum of Industry in Stellarton. Cheryl will primarily be located at OACC (top floor of the MacRae Library building), but you may see her in Financial Services or the Graduate Office as she performs her duties towards supporting the Organic Science Cluster. If you wish to contact Cheryl, she can be reached at 893.7256 and cparis@nsac.ca.
Organic Week is October 9th - 16th, 2010
Please come and meet our researchers and staff at the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada (OACC) to celebrate!
When: Thursday, 14th October 2010, 3-4pm
Where: OACC main office, MacRae Library Building, Top Floor, Suite 3
What: Organic cider and snacks
We hope to see you there!
If you wish to contact us: 902.893.7256
If you would like more information on organic agriculture, please visit our website at www.oacc.info.
NSAC Celebrates First Year of IFB Program at CAH
On September 21, NSAC Co-President Dr. Leslie MacLaren and NSAC Registrar, Wayne Paquet travelled to CAH Dronten, The Netherlands for administrative meetings. Discussions centered on the logistics of running the International Food Business (IFB) program and opportunities to expand the working relationship between our two institutions. While at CAH, Dr. MacLaren and Registrar Paquet took part in the Propedeuse ceremony for our second year IFB students.
Pictured below with our second year IFB students are Dr. MacLaren and Registrar Paquet with colleagues Natasja Spaargaren (far left), IFB Coordinator at CAH and Tim Manger (far right), Head of International Programmes at CAH.
Varsity Results
Womens Rugby
NSAC @ MTA. Wednesday Oct 6
3. - 0
Scoring for NSAC -Jessica Leck (3) Penalty Kick
Mental Health First Aid Workshop at NSAC
You’re invited to a Mental Health First Aid Workshop -Working with Youth, held here at NSAC in the Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall, on Nov. 25 -26, 2010 (two day workshop). The cost is $50.00. Here is the course description: http://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca/course/descriptions/Pages/MHFAforYouth.aspx
Please let Heather Avery know if you would like your name added to the list of attendees. Lunch is on your own, but we will have refreshments for breaks. havery@nsac.ca
Toner Reminder
Faculty and Staff using leased printers from Xerox are reminded that the proper procedure for getting new toner is to call 1-800-939-3769 and have the printer’s serial number ready.
Do you want to learn about Chinese Culture?
If you are interested in learning about the language, culture, food, history and festivals that our Chinese students are used to celebrating, then you are in luck.
We have a visiting scholar from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU)here for the autumn term who is willing to share some of his knowledge with us! Mr. Mingguang Ye (Marshall) has agreed to teach whoever is willing in two sessions per week: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00-10:00. Even if you can only make one session per week, you are welcome. For more information and to register for this non-credit experience, contact Claude Caldwell at ccaldwell@nsac.ca. All NSAC community members are welcome.
THINKFARM Information Session
If you're thinking about a full-time or part-time farming career after graduation, the new THINKFARM program can help you in the planning process. An information session about the program will be provided by Becky Sooksom, THINKFARM Resource Coordinator and Patricia Bishop, recipient of the 2010 Atlantic Canada Outstanding Young Farmer award, both NSAC alumni. The session will be held on October 13 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm at Cox 24. For more information, contact Becky Sooksom: 893-5649, sooksord@gov.ns.ca Promotional Displays Available for High School Teachers Conference
This year the NS Provincial In-Service for the High School Teachers Conference is taking place on Friday, October 22nd. There are a variety of staff and faculty who attend the different subject locations throughout the year. If you are planning on attending and would like to take some promotional material or a banner with you, we would be more than happy to provide those materials. Contact Ashley Shepard (ashepard@nsac.ca) or stop in to the recruitment office. This is a great opportunity for NSAC to be recognized though faculty and staff.
Fire Training
There will be live Fire Training at the Woodsmen Lot on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 9 am. Please confirm your attendance with Elaine Rector (erector@nsac.ca).
Annual Open Closet
Immanuel Baptist Church's annual "Open Closet"is being held Friday, Oct 9, 2010. This is an opportunity for students and others on limited incomes to get clothing for free. Poster link
Emergency Notifications
Don't forget to register your cell phone at my.nsac.ca to receive SMS text emergency notifications throughout the year. NSAC clears the list every summer, so even if you've signed up before you will need to again.
Remember that text messaging rates apply! If you don't have a text messaging plan, or don't know if you get free text messages on your cellphone you may be charged a text messaging fee from your carrier.
To add your phone number to the system you MUST LOGIN TO THE PORTAL USING YOUR NETWORK USERNAME AND PASSWORD at http://my.nsac.ca The registration form is on the "Welcome" page.
Atlantic Agronomy Workshop
The Atlantic Agronomy Workshop will be held November 4-5 2010 at the Best Western Glengarry in Truro. Hosted by the Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists, the workshop provide the practical information and tools agronomists need to do their jobs. On the ground. Every day. Click here for the Agenda and Registration form.
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