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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Flags on provincial buildings and establishments across the province will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on
Tuesday, December 6, 2011to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
The Idea Factory
Unleasing the power of “What if...”
“What if…” is a powerful phrase. It’s at the heart of history’s most critical moments. Someone asks, “What if…” and someone else answers. Then they share ideas. Lots of ideas. Those ideas sometimes become plans. Those plans sometimes become reality.
Welcome to the Idea Factory! NSAC is launching this project to unleash the power of “What if…” The Idea Factory will be popping up here and there in the next few months. It’s a chance for you and your colleagues to casually talk, share ideas and develop new ideas about NSAC’s future. And each Idea Factory event is different. The Factory is always informal, always engaging and never stuffy or restricted.
Click here for details on the first Idea Factory session on December 8th.
Athletic Centre Sale
Get your Christmas presents early.... water bottles, backpacks, t-shirts, golf shirts,fall jackets, winter jackets.... lots of "stuff"
Good prices. This week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - Athletic Centre Classroom 12 noon - 1:30 pm
Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture Annual Meeting
Precision Agriculture Team led by Dr. Qamar Zaman, Associate Professor and Precision Agriculture Research Chair at NSAC participated in Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture Annual Meeting and Trade Show at Glen Garry Hotel, Truro, on November 24-25, 2011.
This annual meeting included demonstrations and displays of variable rate technologies for spot-application of agrochemicals. The Hon. John MacDonell Minister of Agriculture, and Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations and key agriculture industry executives, producers association’s representatives, government agencies such as Agri-Futures, Agriculture Agri-Food Canada, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and growers attended the meeting and shared their ideas regarding precision agriculture technologies.
These technologies are very useful to (i) reduce agrochemical use, improve product quality and environmental stewardship, enhance production sustainability, reduce agrochemical usage and the overall cost of production; (ii) add value and enhance the efficiency, competitiveness and market position of eastern Canada’s blueberry industry; (iii) fill the growing market for environmentally friendly, safe and healthy foods and (iv) facilitate the continued conversion of the agri-food industry to a knowledge-based industry.
Research team at Precision Agriculture Booth.
Demonstration of variable rate sprayer
Holiday Break
What better way to get in the Christmas spirit then by sharing time and refreshments with colleagues!
Continuing Education and the Department of Business and Social Sciences are hosting a holiday break on December 7th to welcome Kathleen Kevany to the role of faculty member and Director of Adult Learning. Kathleen would love to meet you and chat about collaborating and co-creating the most conducive environment for adult teaching and learning.
We hope you can join us! Please see attached invitation with more information!
Photo of the Week
Dr B Prithiviraj, Environmental Sciences Dept and Chair of NSAC's India Articulations Coordinating Committee and Brian Crouse, Manager of Student Recruitment, are in India this week promoting study options at NSAC to students at partner universities - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and Annamalai University. Dr Prithiviraj is shown following a presentation earlier today at TNAU's Periyakulam campus with five students interested in the B. Tech in Environmental Landscape Horticulture program. There are currently four students from this campus studying at NSAC as part of the program jointly offered by NSAC and TNAU
Scholarship Spotlight
Annapolis Valley Student Receives Doug Bailey Memorial Bursary
NSAC recently recognized its outstanding students at the annual Scholarship Banquet. Jeannie Van Dyk, representing Farmers Dairy, is shown congratulating the 2011 recipient of the $2,000 Doug Bailey Memorial Bursary – Jennafer Bent, Lawrencetown, NS, a second year B.Sc.(Agr.) student. Sponsored by Farmers Dairy, the bursary 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.
How's Work Going Survey Results
Please sign up by Friday, December 2 if you would like to attend one of the How's Work Going Survey Results Presentations. A minimum number of participants will be required to hold the sessions.
Would you like more information on the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture's "How's Work Going" survey results?
The Work Well Team has arranged a series of sessions presented by Kathy Cox Brown, Director, Evaluation and Accountability, with the Public Service Commission.The sessions will show you our Department's results and how we stack up against other departments. The session is very informative and highly recommended.
The Work Well Team has reviewed the survey results and in an effort to address the concerns is presenting these sessions as a first step in moving forward. Look for more initiatives in the coming months, as we work together to try to bridge the gaps identified in the survey.
Halifax
December 6 - 10:30-12:30, Boardroom 3A
Register with Rose Mosher: 424-5719; email: mosherre@gov.ns.ca
Truro
December 7 - 1:30-3:30 - Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall, NSAC
Register with Beth Hingley, 893-6386; email: hingleba@gov.ns.ca
Kentville
December 12 - 10:00 - 12:00, Cornwallis Room
Register with Rose Mosher, 424-5719; email: mosherre@gov.ns.ca
Port Hawkesbury
December 14 - 1:30-3 pm, Skye Motel (just right after you come off the causeway)
Register with Dawn Barrington, 485-7161; barrind@gov.ns.ca
Please note that the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture will receive the survey results presentation at their planning session in Debert in December.
Sincerely,
Paul LaFleche
Deputy Minister of Agriculture
Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture
2011 NSAC United Way Campaign
The 2011 NSAC United Way Campaign has come to a close. NSAC Grand Total this year is $8,365.62! We have surpassed last year's total by approximately $1000.
Congratulations and thank you to everyone who organized and took part in the great activities held last month and to everyone who donated through payroll deduction. Your participation in this campaign will greatly assist many groups in Colchester Country. Thank you for showing that we at NSAC care about our community.
Co Chairs:
Donna Jamieson and Marilyn Roberts
Come Out of the Cold- Needs Assistance Information
Hi Everyone,
Here is a list of resources for students to access within the community. I've sent a list to the Office Admin staff and others who may be aware of specific student needs. Please find attached a list for
"Come out of the Cold in Truro" and a list of
Community Resources.
Please feel free to send this information to your students as they may be in need or may be in a position to help or volunteer.
Organic Cropping Systems Seminar
The Organic Cropping Systems Seminar by Dr. Mehdi Sharifi has been rescheduled (previously cancelled due to a storm) for December 7th, 2011 in Cox 136 at 2pm. A meet and greet will follow in the Cox coffee room at 3pm. We hope you can join us! For more information please contact Dr. Andy Hammermeister at 902.893.8037
Long Service Recognition at NSAC
Members of the NSAC community have distinguished themselves with outstanding service and commitment to our campus and the Province of Nova Scotia.
Please join us at a wine and cheese reception, in their honour, where we will celebrate the 2011 Long Service Awards recipients.
Friday, Dec. 2 3 p.m.
Upper Foyer, Cumming Hall
Please RSVP to Colette Wyllie by Wed, Nov. 30
893-6034 or
cwyllie@nsac.ca
Sincerely,
Dr. Bernie MacDonald, Co-President, Vice President Administration
Dr. Leslie MacLaren, Co-President, Vice President Academic
Retirement Announcement
Please join us as we bid farewell to Jim Goit. Jim is retiring after 35 years with the Department of Agriculture and Nova Scotia Agricultural College.
Tuesday, December 13, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall, Nova Scotia Agricultural College. RSVP by Tuesday, December 6 to Hannah Pugh at 902-893-6721 or
hpugh@nsac.ca Drop in and offer your best wishes to Jim.
Full invitation can be found here.
NSAC JOHSC Amalgamation and Appreciation Luncheon
For all JOHSC Members
December 12, 2011 11:30am
Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall
RSVP by December 7, 2011 to
erector@nsac.ca
The Resume is Dead and Other HR Musings
What are the "next" practices in recruitment and hiring and why should they matter to you? If you are a student, an agricultural professional, a producer or a HR professional, these questions matter and will continue to matter!
Continuing Ed invites all NSAC students, staff, partners and stakeholders to join Tim Brennan, CVO of HiringSmart, for insight on these and other recruitment and hiring issues.
View attached poster for more information.
Winter Solstice Ball 2011
Friday December 2, 2011 8:30 pm – 1:00 am Jenkins Hall, NSAC
Live Entertainment featuring “Broke on Pay Day”
Steward in Attendance
Tickets: Faculty, Staff & Guests: $15.00
Graduate Students: No charge
Tickets Available:
Marie Law (Cumming Hall)
Marilyn Roberts (Haley)
Fred Manley (Cox)
Presented by NAGS (NSAC Association of Graduate Students)
You Must be 19 Years of Age or Older ID’s will be requested
In the Community
The Holiday Inn Truro is teaming up with Christmas Daddies for…
An ugly Christmas Sweater Party
This holiday season, be sure to dress down, put on your tackiest outfit, grab your friends and colleagues and show up in style!
See attached poster for more information
Coffeehouse Fundraiser for Brian Esau
For the rehabilitation of Brian Esau, who sustained a C5 spinal cord injury in August.
December 9th, Debert Firehall.
See poster here.
Bridgeway Academy's Winter Carnival
Bridgeway Academy 40 Douglas Street, Truro
Saturday, December 10th, 2011
11:00am – 2:00pm See attached poster for more information
For more information, call 957-2426.
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