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| NSAC Career Fair
Jan 12
nsac.ca/careerfair
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| International Development Week 2011
Feb 6-12
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Please forward your submissions to the NSAC E-Bulletin to
the newsdesk at (news@nsac.ca)
for inclusion in the next edition, which run on Monday and
Thursday of each week. Remember you can post notices anytime
on the NSAC Forums at http://nsac.ca/forums
NSAC Governance Transition Project Update
An open session with Co-Presidents Dr. Leslie MacLaren and I will be held Friday, Jan. 14th at 11 a.m. in the Alumni Boardroom, Cumming Hall. The session will cover a range of topics which will include updating campus on such issues as our governance transition and our strategic planning process. If you have specific questions or concerns you would like to hear addressed, please forward them in advance to Theresa Blois at tblois@nsac.ca
As well, the NSAC Governance Transition Project team recently developed a series of frequently asked questions to help address any concerns you may have with the transition process. Below is one example. The remainder can be found on the governance website at nsac.ca/governance.
What will the governance structure at NSAC eventually look like?
NSAC will be overseen by a Board of Governors that will report to the Minister of Agriculture. The Board will hire a president who will oversee the management and administrative processes, rules and structures of NSAC.
Other elements of the structure are under development. NSAC will look more like other post-secondary education institutions, with the flexibility necessary to adapt to changing needs of students as well as the bio-resource and agri-food sectors.
Any questions or concerns may be directed to transition@nsac.ca
Sincerely,
Bernie MacDonald,
Co-President, VP Administration
Executive Sponsor, NSAC Transition
Vacation Carry-Over Requests
Please note that the deadline for submission of vacation carry-over requests is January 31. All forms are to be signed by your immediate supervisor or department head and forwarded to the Vice President Administration (Suite 217, 2nd Floor, Cumming Hall) for approval and further processing.
NSAC Ring Days
Jan. 25 & 26, 2011
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Drop by NSAC's Bookstore to order your ring and meet the designer. Purchase your ring on these days and receive your custom engraving free.
Order now so you have your ring for graduation!
Fraud Notice
Please pass this information on to students: An individual received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requesting the social insurance number and leaving an 866 number with an extension explaining it had to do with tax return.
According to the CRA website, this is fraudulent activity. The attached link explains the activity that is happening. http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/ntcs/bwr-eng.html When in doubt, call the CRA directly.
NSAC Mini Van
A new seven passenger mini van
is available for use by NSAC staff for group travel to meetings, class field trips, athletic functions and so on. Special licenses are not required for drivers. The van can be booked through Fred Fergus in Athletics.
Take a look!
Lunch Time Fitness Classes
Join us every Monday and Wednesday at Noon for 45 minutes of NSAC Style Bootcamp!
A 12 Day Punch Pass is ONLY $90.00!
This is a great way to get back in shape… and stay in shape!
Classes will be lead by Davis Fitness Consulting
For more information please contact Ashley at the Athletic Centre – Punch Passes can be purchased at the Athletic Centre
Classes will begin Monday, Jan. 10, 2011.
Career Fair
The staff at the Career Services Office is busily preparing for the Career Fair on campus next week. It will be held Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1 - 6 p.m. at the Langille Athletic Center. There is no cost to get in and with over 30 exhibitors, it is a great opportunity to start networking with potential employers.
We have companies hiring for full time, part time and summer work. Some groups are there for informational purposes - to share their knowledge with you. Please check online at nsac.ca/careerfair to see a list of companies and groups.
Great door prize again this year!
We look forward to seeing you there!
ACAI Update
Foundation work is well underway on NSAC's Atlantic Centre for Agricultural Innovation (ACAI). This will be a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver building with an anticipated completion date of September, 2011.
Wednesday Seminar Series
Speaker: David Black
Director of the Centre for Foreign Policy Studies and Professor of Political Science and International Development Studies (IDS), Dalhousie University
Topic: "Between Indifference and Idiosyncracy: the Conservatives and Canadian
Aid to Africa"
When: January 12th
Where: Cox 24, 12-1 p.m.
Photo of the Week
Pictured above: Mason MacDonald, a Ph D student and his new daughter Camdyn Anne MacDonald.
He and Camdyn are celebrating a Team Canada goal in the World Junior Tournament !!
Camdyn was born on Dec. 17th and she is already a hockey fan!
Sustainable Development Workshop
You are invited to attend a sustainable development workshop intended
for the 21st century classroom. The professional learning conference
will focus on the following topics through keynote speakers and
hands-on, minds-on workgroup sessions:
• Renewable energy
• Project based learning
• Sustainability
• Climate change
• Energy resources
There are only 40 spots available so it will be on a first come basis.
Email me if you are interested in attending and I will reserve your
seat. LEFAVEAL@gov.ns.ca
If you are unable to attend, or know someone who may also be interested
attending, please have them fill out the registration (see form)
and email me for seat reservation. Thank you.
NSAC Merchandise Available at NSAC Print Centre
NSAC branded merchandise is available for purchase in the merchandise store in the NSAC Print Centre. The store has a wide range of items including travel mugs, tote bags and USB drives. Each item in the merchandise store was ordered with care, ensuring that items were eco-friendly, valued the environment, sourced locally, or are biodegradable. Building awareness of NSAC is very important and can easily be done using NSAC branded merchandise. The merchandise store has not been created to make profit, so items can be purchased at cost as gifts for dignitaries, speakers, recognition gifts and giveaways for hosts while traveling.
Today’s featured item: NSAC Wooden Pens
These bamboo pens have the NSAC site branded on them and would make a great gift or addition to your office supplies. They cost $5.79 each.
Orders can be made through the Print Centre while supplies last or you can visit the store online at http://nsac.ca/merchandise/
Scholarship Spotlight
$500 Donald Clark Memorial Scholarship Presented at NSAC
NSAC recognized outstanding students at the annual Scholarship Banquet last fall. NSAC was pleased to have Mr. & Mrs. Dave Clark, family representatives for the Donald Clark Memorial Scholarship, attend this year’s event. They are shown with the 2010 recipient, Jinghan Su, Ning De, Fujian Province, China, a fourth year B.Sc.(Agr.) Bio-Environmental Systems Management student.
In memory of Donald E. Clark, former Professor and Head of the Engineering Department, the scholarship is awarded to final-year students in the Engineering Department. Selection criteria include academic performance, interest and aptitude in the engineering field.
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