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NSAC Network Outage
Sunday June 19, 2011
Location: NSAC Campus, AgriTECH Park
Start: June 19, 2011 09:00 hrs
End: June 19, 2011 10:00 hrs
Duration: One hour
Full Description:
TIR and NSAC staff will be conducting an upgrade of power systems in the NSAC datacenter. A complete network outage for NSAC Campus, NSAC residences and AgriTECH Park may occur during the upcoming maintenance window.
All network services, during this time-frame, should be considered unavailable. Such services include:
- Internet / Intranet
- Library systems access via internet
- Student Information System Access (Registry)
- Smartcard
- Web based services
- Distance education systems
- GroupWise and Web based NSAC e-mail (staff, student, EFL)
- Network printing services
- Network file server access
- Wireless Access
If there are any questions contact David Miller at millerdl@gov.ns.ca
News From Enrollment Management!
- Carol Goodwin and Sherry Chaisson were in Moncton and Saint John meeting with alumni to collect some testimonials for our new promotional materials.
- Thanks to Angela Brown-Fulton, NSAC Bookstore and Marla MacKay for representing NSAC at a career fair at South Colchester Academy in Brookfield, NS, recently.
- Prof. Tarjei Tenessen, Plant & Animal Sciences Dept. will be visiting St. George's University, in the Caribbean, this week. We are hoping to establish NSAC as a recommended pre vet school for SGU.
- Brian traveled to Ottawa this week to attend an AUCC workshop entitled 'Advancing Excellence in Strategic Engagement with Brazil.'
- Janet and Maxine have been working on the viewbook content this week! It is very exciting to be updating our material and we would like to thank those staff members who have submitted program information for us to include! THANKS!
- Maxine is off to PEI next week to attend graduations.
- Janet is off to Toronto next week for the CACUSS Conference at Ryerson University! - Mandy has been busy with tours (both class and individuals)
- Monica travelled to Calgary this week for a CASFAA Conference and will be traveling to Toronto for the CACUSS Conference at Ryerson University next week.
- Graduation season is about to begin and we have faculty and staff members representing NSAC at the majority of our incoming students graduations and would like to thank everyone in advance. We know that having a university rep attend the graduation means A LOT to the graduating students and your help is instrumental in making this possible!
Exceptional Student Service Advanced Connections Workshop
July 15, 2011 OR August 15, 2011 - Room #112, Haley Institute, NSAC. At NSAC we want our students to have an exceptional experience at every office or function they attend on campus. When students share with us that the service they receive on campus is less than exceptional, most often it is determined that the situation could have been resolved by improving how units communicate and problem solve together and how we interact with and respond to student day-to-day needs.
For more information click here
Learn to Manage Citations and Create Bibliographies with RefWorks 2.0
What will I learn at this session?
- What is RefWorks 2.0
- How to create a RefWorks account
- How to export citations in to RefWorks from different databases and Google Scholar
- How to organize your citations in RefWorks
- How to create a bibliography from a folder of references
- How to create a bibliography using Write-N-Cite When are the sessions being held? Two sessions will be held in the MacRae Library in the AV corner on:
- June 27th 2011 at 2:00pm and;
- July 6th, 2011 at 10:00am
Reserve a seat by contacting Erin MacPherson, reference assistant, MacRae Library by June 25th, 2011 at emacpherson@nsac.ca or 893-3296. Click here to see the attached poster for more information!
University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan Golden Jubilee Celebration
University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan celebrated Golden Jubilee Festival on the completion of 50 successful years for interactive learning in an environment of festivity. The events were a big congregation of academia, scientists, farmers, stakeholders and industrialists working in different domains of agriculture.
For the full story click here.
Bicycles on Campus
Please note that bicycles are NOT to be taken into NSAC campus buildings. Bicycle racks are provided at various locations around campus. Please use the racks for temporary storing of your bicycle.
Thank you - Physical Plant
Eat Atlantic Challenge 2011
Since 2008, Co-op Atlantic and the region's Co-op stores have organized and sponsored the Eat Atlantic Challenge. This annual event has become an essential component of the local food movement, with highlights including:
+26,000 visitors to the Eatatlantic.ca website
+7,000 food lovers have pledged and told why they love Atlantic food
In 2011, Co-op Atlantic is committed to extending this awareness and interest in local/Atlantic food:
Eat Atlantic Award: Food Product of the Year
As the centerpiece of the Eat Atlantic Challenge 2011, Co-op Atlantic is organizing this new event to help promote the excellent food products created in Atlantic Canada. This consumer-chosen product will help promote our region's food producers and food production industry, especially value-added products from the region.
They are currently encouraging everyone interested in local and Atlantic food to visit eatatlantic.ca or Eat Atlantic Challenge on Facebook to give your suggestions for what product you feel is the region's best. Then, this summer, the Top 10 finalists will be voted on by the public through facebook. The winner will be announced on Eat Atlantic Challenge Day, Thursday, September 1.
Every time you nominate or vote for a favourite food your name is entered in a contest for a $500 gift basket of Atlantic food.
Please help raise awareness of local and Atlantic food by:
- Informing your contacts about the event by forwarding this information to them
- Nominating and voting for your food favourite
- Voting for your favourite finalist this summer
And be sure to watch (and tell others) about the funny new video at www.eatatlantic.ca, Lucien's Eat Atlantic Adventure. It follows the comic character as he discovers that there is more to local food than just maple syrup.
New Funding Opportunity for International Development Projects
The Canadian International Development Agency has just announced, as part of its Partners for Development program, a new call for university partnership proposals. The deadline is Thursday October 13, 2011. The objective of the fund is to reduce poverty in developing countries through Canadian universities working in partnership with institutions and organizations in developing countries. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Nancy Thornton, Manager NSAC International. More information is available at: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/acdi-cida/ACDI-CIDA.nsf/eng/ANN-524911-HA7
NSAC Reps Needed at High School Graduations
The Awards office is currently organizing NSAC representation at various upcoming high school graduation events. If you are interested in representing NSAC at any of the graduation events listed below, please notify Sandra Murphy, Awards office, 893-7900 or email smurphy@nsac.ca . Thank you.
Schools -
Eastern Shore District High School, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS -
Wednesday, June 29, 7 pm; at the Musquodoboit Harbour Rink
Hants North Rural High School, Kennetcook, NS -
Wednesday, June 29, 6 pm; at the School
Pugwash District High School, Pugwash, NS -
Wednesday, June 29, 7 pm; at the School
Central Kings Rural High School, Cambridge, NS -
Wednesday, June 29; 7 pm; at University Hall at Acadia University, Wolfville, NS
EMERGENCY FIRST AID COURSE
June 27 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall Please register with Sharon - soakley@nsac.ca
Recruitment in Brazil
The Enrollment Management Unit is currently exploring recruitment plans for the year ahead. One of the international markets of interest is Brazil. Please forward your recent contacts or collaborators in Brazil to assist with this year's recruitment planning process. Tips on potential new markets for NSAC Recruitment are welcomed on an on-going basis to Leanne French-Munn, lfrench@nsac.ca or Brian Crouse, bcrouse@nsac.ca
Localmotive farm
Join NSAC graduate, Jody Nelson's, CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm share program to receive a weekly supply of fantastic locally grown vegetables. See www.localmotivefarm.com for more information.
For more information check out the poster here
Agri-Noon Series
On behalf of the NS Department of Agriculture's Central Region Team and the Service Delivery Improvement Committee, I would like to invite you to the next Agri-Noon Series.
Presenter: Derrick A. Brooks, Manager, Product and Quality Development Services
Topic: 'Value-Adding Agriculture - Competing on Value Not Price'
Date: Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Location: Alumni Hall (top floor of Cumming Hall at NSAC)
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
For more information please contact
Theresa Osborne
ph: 902-893-6575
e-mail: osborntc@gov.ns.ca
French Summer Courses
Acadian Affairs, in partnership with Universite Sainte-Anne, is pleased to offer French courses in Halifax, Truro and Tusket during the summer. Acadian Affairs will cover the cost for up to 125 Nova Scotia Government employees across the province during this session. Classes are schedule to run from the week of June 27 to the week of August 29,
2011.
For procedures click here
For enrollment procedures click here
In the Community
Chicken Sale
June 23 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Haley room 108 fresh chicken halves and whole frozen chicken: on sale for $1.50 per lb ($3.30 per kg)
for any questions contact Lana Crewe 902-893-6635
3rd Annual Touch-a-Truck Fundraiser
Maggies Place in Truro is having their annual Touch-a-Truck Fundraiser on June 26th at the Truro TAAC grounds.
For more information check out the poster here
National Aboriginal Day, June 21, 2011
Come one, come all! June 21 is National Aboriginal Day and the Glooscap Heritage Centre would like to invite everybody from all directions to come participate in singing, dancing, traditional demonstrations, live entertainment and much more! If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call the Glooscap Heritage Centre at 902 843-3493 or 902 843-3496. http://www.glooscapheritagecentre.com/
Aqua Therapy Class
Scotia Pool will be offering an evening Aqua Therapy class starting June 22nd from 7 - 8 p.m. The cost is $7 to drop in.
For more information please contact Scotia Pool 902-893-6364
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