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NSAC Sustainability Pledge
It's easy to start saving the planet.
Each one of us can play a role in addressing climate change by making the commitment to do small things on a daily basis, such as turning off lights or recycling regularly. Your small behaviour changes today will make the planet healthier.
Please sign on to the NSAC Sustainability Pledge. Those who complete the pledge are given the option to receive a beautiful personalized calendar with photos of NSAC and information on environmental activities. NSAC's Sustainability Committee hopes that the students, staff and faculty of NSAC are willing to commit to making changes to help our world. If you sign on today, the world gets better today. Sign up today!
Sustainability Tip
Share documents electronically whenever possible instead of printing multiple copies.
Interested in more tips? Check out nsac.ca/sustainability/tips
Upcoming Seminar Series - University Governance
NSAC's Seminar Committee is presenting its next seminar on Monday, Feb.1.
Speaker: Dr. David Cameron, Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science
Dalhousie University
Topic: The Evolving World of University Governance and Nova Scotia Agricultural College
Date: Monday, Feb.1
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Cox Institute, room 257
Click here for the event poster
Fridays @ 3
Speakers: Dr. Steven Russell and Dr. Dian Patterson
Topic: "NSAC's International Food Business Program - Dealing with the Bologna Process"
Date: Jan.29
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Cox rm 257
Everyone welcome!
Refreshments provided.
International Academic Mobility Program: Call for Proposals
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada has issued the Call for Proposals for new projects under the International Academic Mobility (IAM) initiative for the:
* Canada-EU Program for Co-operation in Higher Education, Training and Youth
(two sections, Transatlantic Exchange and Transatlantic Degree. The latter allows for a joint degree)
* The Program for North American Mobility in Higher Education
Applications for both programs are due March 24, 2010, for projects to begin in October, 2010.
If you are interested in submitting an application, please contact Dian Patterson, NSAC International (dpatterson@nsac.ca, 893-6653) by Feb.5.
For additional information and the application forms, please visit hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/learning/exchanges/iam_program/announcements.shtml
GroupWise Boardroom Reservations
Effective Monday, Jan.25 (today) bookings during regular hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) for the C.A. Douglas boardroom and Alumni Hall boardroom can be made through GroupWise by typing CADouglasRm or Alumni-Hall in the "To" field (the same way the President's Boardroom is booked).
Please note: Bookings for after hours, weekends, or that require a special room set-up, must be made through the Residence/Conference office 893-7519.
Vacation Carry-over Request Deadline
Please note that the deadline for submission of vacation carry-over requests is Jan.31. All forms are to be signed by your immediate supervisor/department head and forwarded to the Vice President Administration (Suite 217, 2nd Floor, Cumming Hall) for approval and further processing.
Click here for the vacation carry-over request form
Permaculture Fruit Farming Seminar
The Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada presents:
Permaculture Fruit Farming:
Establishing a Profitable Orchard
An overview of how to plan, establish and propagate a profitable fruit orchard.
Presenter: Green Barn Nursery - greenbarnnursery.ca
Date: Wednesday, March 3
Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 – lunch included ($20 for students, lunch NOT included)
Payment at door accepted at the door - cash or cheque
Location: Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall, NSAC
Contact: Margaret Savard, OACC, msavard@nsac.ca, 902-893-7256
oacc.info
SPACE LIMITED: PRE-REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
Click here for more information
Scholarship Spotlight
$2,000 Doug Bailey Memorial Bursary Presented
Lindsay van de Riet, Shubenacadie, NS, a third year Agricultural Business student, was the 2009 recipient of $2,000 Doug Bailey Memorial Bursary, which is sponsored by Farmers Dairy. The award is presented to a family member of a Farmers Dairy shareholder or employee. The bursary is named in memory of Doug Bailey, a former President and CEO. Selection criteria include leadership, extracurricular and community activities, financial need and sound academic record. Jeannie Van Dyk, representing Farmers Dairy, is shown congratulating Lindsay.
Photos of the Day
An emu at 'That Dutchman's Farm', Upper Economy, NS. Photo courtesy of Llyod Mapplebeck.
New Hatchery Facility at AgriTECH Park.
The building is now weather tight and work has commenced inside. The anticipated completion date is the end of April 2010.
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