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Open Session with Co-Presidents
Faculty and staff are invited to attend an open session with Co-Presidents, Dr. MacLaren and Dr. MacDonald, on Tuesday, April 13 at 10 a.m. in Cox, room 31. Topics to be discussed include governance and other campus initiatives. Tracy Crowell, Chief Transformational Director for the Governance Project, will also be on hand to answer questions. 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.
Sincerely,
Leslie MacLaren, Co-President, Vice President Academic
Bernie MacDonald, Co-President, Vice President Administration
Condolences
On behalf of everyone at NSAC, condolences are extended to Jolene Reid in the MacRae Library on the recent passing of her father, Harold Reid (March 31).
Wind Energy Workshop
Are you a Nova Scotia landowner interested in responsible wind energy development? Have you wondered whether your land or community is suitable for a small, medium or large wind turbine?
Ecology Action Centre along with NSAC is offering a free one-day workshop, Harvest the Wind, April 23 on the university’s campus. The workshop will inform participants about the basics of wind energy, from technical requirements to planning and community considerations.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about how wind energy works, how to determine the suitability of land for wind energy, what you need to consider to install and operate a small, medium or large wind turbine and how to negotiate land leases with wind energy companies to use your land for wind turbines. The workshop is open to the public, even if you don’t own land now. Municipal or community representatives may also find it useful.
Speakers from Nova Scotia Power, NSAC, Sou'wester Explorations, Scotian Windfields, Eskasoni Wind Energy Project and Ecology Action Centre will be on hand. You can find more information at nsac.ca/wind
To register contact Sara Greenberg by e-mail at windenergy@ecologyaction.ca or by phone at 902-442 0202. This workshop is being hosted by NSAC and Ecology Action Centre, with funding provided by Nova Scotia Department of Energy.
3600 Acts of Green
To celebrate Earth Month in April, Chartwells is launching an exciting and interactive awareness campaign called 3600 Acts of Green.
3600 Acts of Green gives staff associates, clients and customers across the country an opportunity to share with others their simple daily practices to reduce environmental impacts.
Click here for all the details
'Supporting International Diversity on Campus' Seminar
NSAC International is co-sponsoring a seminar titled 'Supporting International Diversity on Campus'. It will be held Wednesday, April 14 from 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. in Alumni Hall.
Click here for the poster
Summer Continuing Education Courses
Check out the summer courses being offered at NSAC through Continuing Education.
- Issues in Agriculture Health and Safety (AGRI 3001): May 10-Aug.6 (online)
- GROW YOUR OWN! Workshop Series - June, July and August
- Bulk Milk Grader's Course: May 19-21
- Master Gardener Summer Workshop: July 5-9
- MATH 1000: May 3-27
- MATH 1001: June 1-30
- STAT 3000: July 5-30
Visit nsac.ca/cde for more info or call 902-893-6666.
Atlantic Agricultural Forum Hosted by NSAC
The world’s biggest challenges today directly relate to agriculture and the keys to addressing these challenges can be found at the Atlantic Agricultural Forum April 22 and April 23.
With a theme to connect, innovate and renew, this two-day workshop, hosted by NSAC, will focus on the changing face of agriculture and will aim to connect all players in the industry by providing a forum for learning and innovation and by fostering renewal, ideas, growth and partnerships.
The complete program and registration details can be viewed at nsac.ca/aaf
There is limited seating for this event, so please register early. Registration deadline is April 16.
For more information please contact Sara Murphy at 893-6028 or by e-mail at scmurphy@nsac.ca
Click here for the event poster
Graduate Research Day Final Schedule
Final Grade Research Day Schedule
Graduate Research Day is an opportunity for NSAC graduate students to showcase the broad spectrum of exciting and innovative research they are conducting and allow time to interact with fellow students, faculty and staff.
Please mark your calendars and join us upstairs in Cumming Hall on Friday, April 9, starting at 10 a.m.
The day begins with poster presentations and then continues throughout the day with oral presentations. A wine and cheese reception will be held from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you at the event and coming out to support our graduate students!
Free Zumba Fitness Classes
Rising Leader of the Year Award
 This award is presented to a first year student who has demonstrated outstanding NSAC spirit through involvement in campus life and is regarded as an emerging leader in the NSAC community. Nathan Murray, VP Administration of Students’ Union, is shown presenting Paul Manning with this award.
Paul is a first year Environmental Science student and is a member of the varsity men’s soccer team, was a frosh representative for Students’ Union at SRC, a volunteer with Operation Red Nose, acted as the residence representative on the Students’ Union Review Board and took part in the HIV/AIDS 5K awareness walk. Paul has also recently been selected to travel to Jimma, Ethiopia to work on an NSAC partner project entitled “Post Harvest Management to Improve Livelihoods”. Paul was also recently voted as Vice President of External Affairs for 2010-2011. Congratulations Paul!
Scholarship Spotlight
$1,000 Syngenta Crop Protection Canada Graduate Scholarship Presented
Maria Angelica Rojas, Richmond Hill, ON, a Masters student at NSAC, was awarded the $1,000 Syngenta Crop Protection Canada Graduate Scholarship at NSAC’s Scholarship Banquet. The scholarship is presented annually to a student conducting research pertaining to sustainable agriculture. Selection criteria also includes academic performance and research goals consistent with sustainable agriculture. Lorraine MacKinnon, representing Syngenta, is shown congratulating Maria.
Photos of the Day
A CSI team? A hazardous waste handling unit? No!
NSAC’s DEM –Farming students on a recent field trip to Meadowbrook Farm in the Annapolis Valley.
The international students on-campus celebrated Easter this past weekend by decorating eggs. Here are a few pictures:
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