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Flags at Half-mast today

All flags on Province House and all provincial buildings and establishments will be at half-mast from sunrise to sunset Thursday, April 28, 2011, to mark a day of mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace.

Graduate Research Days 2011

Graduate Research Days were recently held on April 18/19th, 2011. Thirty five of NSAC's graduate students participated in the two-day program that featured both poster and oral presentations. The event was a success with great attendance from fellow students, staff, faculty and the general public. The event was sponsored by NSAC Administration and NSAC Association of Graduate Students.

The Research and Graduate Studies Office would like to extend sincere congratulations to Laura Boudreau, Department of Plant and Animal Sciences, who was the winner of the Best Poster Presentation and Gina Stewart, Department of Plant and Animal Sciences, who was the winner of the Best Oral Presentation. Each student received a $100 cash prize.


Photo (L-R): Gina Stewart, Heather Hughes-Manager of Research and Graduate Studies, Laura Boudreau

Sanofi-adentis Bio-talent(SABC) Challenge

Marli MacNeil, CEO of BioNova, was the provincial host of the SABC and was inspired by the 13 entries in this year's competition.

“BioNova is involved in this program to encourage young Nova Scotians to further their education in the sciences and to be the next generation of life sciences innovators,” MacNeil said. “I am humbled by the talent and perseverance these students have displayed. Innovation is alive and well in our high school science programs.”

Of the 13 projects judged, 11 were from South Colchester Academy. Of those 11, nine had been mentored by faculty and staff of NSAC.

Congratulations and thanks to all NSAC staff who helped these students. It is an important element of NSAC's recruitment and outreach program to support these high achieving science students. Great job.

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Colchester East Hants Hospice Society

Kids Discovery Camps

Kids Discovery Camps initial registration takes place
May 12, 13 6:00-8:00 Langille Athletic Centre

For further camp information check out the brochure

In the Community

North River and District Recreation Association BALL REGISTRATION

RSVP REQUIRED
email ynsociety@gmail.com or call 895-6501

Welcome Back Students!

Let's kick off the summer months with good times, good people, free food and prizes! This event is open to all interested and is an appreciation of our student population

Visit the website at: http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a4f5797762684a02b1f5f843d&id=a87deacdca

Staff Day 2011

The Work Well Team invites you to attend Staff Day 2011. The day will include training opportunities, a healthy lunch, campus tours, a panel of representatives from aquaculture, fisheries and agriculture discussing diversity in their industries and the opportunity to see coworkers from across the province.

Managers, this is the perfect opportunity for your staff or summer students to obtain mandatory training in OH&S or Respectful Workplace.

Staff Day will take place Wednesday, May 25 from approximately 8 am to 4 pm at the NSAC campus in Bible Hill. It is open to all staff from the Department of Agriculture, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture and NSAC.

Please register by filling out the attached form and sending it or faxing it to:

Reception Desk
PO Box 2223
Halifax, NS
B3J 3C4
fax: 902-424-1766

Registration deadline is April 29. Register by April 22 to be entered into the early-bird draw for a vacation day donated by Maurice Graham.

Photo of the Week

Progress continues to be made to the ACAI building at AgriTECH Park.