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Upcoming Events |
| NSAC: An Artists Perspective - August 11 |
Orientation BBQ -
August 12 |
| Fresh Chicken Sale - August 17 |
Orientation Week -
August 31-September 9 |
Staff and Alumni Ice Cream Social -
September 1 |
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NSAC: An Artist's Perspective
Once again, members of the Truro Art Society spent the day of Open House setting to canvas their perspectives of NSAC in bloom. Features such as the Butterfly Meadow, Rock Garden, Alumni Gardens, livestock and research facilities were highlighted and will be the subject of a month-long exhibit at the Marigold Cultural Centre. Please join us on Thursday, August 11th at 7p.m. for an opening reception in the Art Gallery. Artwork will also be available for purchase.
Vehicle Key Found
A Toyota vehicle key on a blue lanyard was brought to the Conference Office on Aug 7, 2011. It was found in the Cox parking lot area. If this key belongs to you please call Caitlyn at 893-4122 or email cdixon@nsac.ca
Occupational Health and Safety Inspections
OHS Annual Workplace Inspections are DUE into the Safety and Security office by August 31, 2011.
Carpool Request for Halifax-Truro
An NSAC staff member is looking for a regular, reliable, but flexible, carpool option departing from either North/West/South End Halifax or from the carpool lot on Woodland Ave and Micmac Blvd, in Dartmouth (or that area). They work an 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. schedule with some flexibility. Non-smokers only. CBC listeners welcome! Contact ahaanstra@nsac.ca or 902-896-2453.
ORIENTATION BBQ - All Faculty and Staff are Welcome!
Who: All NSAC faculty and staff
What: A delicious BBQ!
When: Friday, August 12 from 12-1 p.m.
Where: Alumni Gardens
Why: We would like to introduce you to this year's Orientation theme: Expedition Earth. During lunch, we will reveal all of the exciting events planned for the week of Orientation (Aug 31-Sept 9). Students' Union representatives will be present to answer any questions. In addition, we'd like to take the opportunity to share some of our Shinerama event planning.
Please come out to enjoy tasty food as we reveal Orientation 2011: Expedition Earth!
Fresh Chicken Sale
On Augsut 17th from 3-4 p.m. there will be whole frozen and fresh chicken for sale. It will be a $1.50 per lb($3.30 per kg). The chicken will be available in Haley Institute Room 108.
Staff and Alumni Ice Cream Social
Take a break from your work on a summer afternoon and stroll over to the Alumni Gardens for a cool and tasty ice cream cone!
The Development and External Relations office will be serving up the refreshing treat as a break for NSAC staff and alumni to enjoy.
When: Thursday, September 1st
Time: 2 p.m. sharp (before the ice cream melts!)
Where: Alumni Gardens
6 Week Fall Lunch Time Fitness
Starting at 12:10 p.m.
Monday's Boot Camp
Wednesday's Boot Camp
Fun Fitness Fridays (Zumba)
$126.00/3 days a week
$90.00/ 2 days a week
$48.00/1 day a week (Zumba)
$10 drop in rate
Program will begin on Wednesday, September 14th and will end on Wednesday, October 26.
(There will be no class on Thanksgiving)
Minimum numbers required - please register by September 5th
For more information contact Ashley
Simms at 893-6660 or at asimms@nsac.ca
Retirement Announcement
Congratulations to Anna Fitzgerald, who after 25 years at NSAC, will take a well deserved retirement. In recognition of her many years of teaching, service to our campus and the public, the Department of Environmental Sciences invites all faculty, staff, students, colleagues, present, retired or graduated to a celebration of this occasion on August 31st, 2011 in the Alumni Gardens from 2-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Anna has worked with many people in and outside of NSAC, so please feel free to extend this invitation to others as well. Anyone wishing to contribute to a retirement gift may contact Gisele Mazerolle at gmazerolle@nsac.ca or 893-6622.
Bus Familiarization Course
A bus familiarization course is now being offered at Debert Commercial Driving School August 22 or 23. This one-day course can accommodate up to four individuals with a Class 4 license interested in driving the NSAC bus.
Those interested in participating can submit their names to Fred Fergus at ffergus@nsac.ca or 893-6604.
Rural Research Centre Workshop
The Rural Research Centre is sponsoring a workshop, open to the entire NSAC community on Monday, August 22, 2011 from 1-3 p.m., at the Rural Research Centre classroom. The "Bully-Free Workplace Awareness Session" is offered through the NSGEU, who provides the facilitator for the session. The aim of the session is to help identify and eliminate workplace bullying. The program is designed to help employees and employers recognize the difference and identify whether a person (or persons) may be a bully.
Also covered is what is not considered workplace bullying. All are welcome but space is limited.
Please email dstiles@nsac.ca by August 15th if you plan to attend so that sufficient materials can be prepared. For more information on the workshop, go to http://www.nsgeu.ca/education/.
Kids Discovery Camps
We still have some space in the following camps:
Aug 15-19 - Nature's Voyager's - Swim Week
For further information visit nsac.ca/athletics/pool.asp or phone 893-2621 or 893-6660 KDC Coordinators: Yvette Belliveau or Alex Works
Merchandise Update
There are always interesting promotional items available from the Print Centre to give to a colleague or take when you travel. Check out the bamboo utensil set, a great bamboo clock or our brand new 'go green' ceramic tumbler. Visit the website at http://nsac.ca/merchandise or head over to the Print Centre for a look.
Community Events
Disney Day at Colchester Community Workshop
On Saturday September 10th, all of your favourite Disney characters will be gathered in one spot! There will be a Goofy bbq, treat bags games and more!
Check out the Disney Day poster!
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