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NSAC Governance Transition Update

Former Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Peter Underwood has been appointed chief negotiator on behalf of the government to lead merger discussions with Dalhousie University.

Peter has a B.Sc. Biology from Dalhousie University, an M.Sc. in Marine Environmental Studies from State University of New York and an LLB International Law of the Sea from Dalhousie University. Peter has worked for the Nova Scotia government for 26 years - 17 as deputy minister for the following departments: Fisheries, Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries, Natural Resources and now special projects.

Peter's interests include music, sailing, reading and most recently fly fishing. Peter will be on campus over the next few weeks to get reacquainted with NSAC, to meet members of the Senior Management team and others as he develops his plan to undertake this assignment.

Please visit the governance web site for additional information on our transition at http://nsac.ca/governance. In the meantime, any questions or concerns may be directed to transition@nsac.ca

Sincerely,

Bernie MacDonald Co-President, VP Administration

Leslie MacLaren Co-President, VP Academic

Orientation Update

Our Orientation committee has met a couple of times to discuss events to give suggestions to our Students' Union representatives and our Student Co-Chairs. As the Chair and Co-Coordinator of the event, I am happy to announce that we are well under way with plans and confirming activities.

Our SU representatives, Paul Manning and Jessica Trudeau, along with our Co-chairs, Sarah Harding and Gaylynn Hill and Co-Coordinator Kaleigh Brinkhurst have been working hard to ensure that Orientation 2011 Expedition: Earth is informative and fun. This Orientation's theme is to reflect NSAC's core values of sustainability and eco-friendly practices throughout all of the events and materials used. Our team is working with NSAC Marketing to enhance the efforts being made.

A few changes to Orientation this year include combining International Student Orientation and Domestic Student Orientation, adding a Family Fun BBQ and Movie Night in Victoria Park, having Student Loans and Gallivan kiosks set up, Parent and Supporter Orientation, Special Co-Hort Orientation, Open Mike Night in the Pub (non alcoholic event), a soft ball game and meet and greet for Mature and Aboriginal Students with current students of these cohorts.

Our main events will remain, including Academic Orientation, Corn Maze, Shinerama Dunk Tank and Car Wash, Wagon Ride, Amazing Race and Bon Fire. Back by popular demand is our Alumni hosted Bale Sculpting contest, mud pit and BBQ! In addition, to better prepare our students, IT orientation will be mandatory again this year and Writing Centre/Library orientation will be strongly encouraged.

The Orientation "Team" welcomes suggestions and is working hard to ensure Orientation 2011 Expedition: Earth will be welcoming and wonderful for our new students and their supporters.

On August 19th, the Orientation Team welcomes staff and faculty to a noon-time BBQ in Alumni Gardens (weather permitting) as we would like to share the final schedule. We will change location in advance if the weather forecast determines.

All the best! Monica

New Face on Campus

	Katelyn MacDonald is the new Marketing and Communications Assistant in the Development and External Relations office.  Katelyn will be spending her summer assisting with events, creating news releases, providing support to management and assisting other departments when they need it.
Katelyn is about to enter her third year at Mount Saint Vincent University in the Bachelor of Public Relations Program.

Commuter Challenge 2011

Each year, Sustainable Alberta Association challenges work places and individuals across the country to find sustainable methods of getting to work during Canadian Environment Week, June 5 to 11: walking, biking, commuting, public transit, paddling, roller blading, to name a few.

This year, Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations is challenging all other government departments and agencies to participate, in support of Nova Scotia's 2020 Vision, which includes improving the air we breathe http://www.gov.ns.ca/nse/pollutionprevention/docs/2020FactSheet.pdf

It's easy! Just go to http://www.commuterchallenge.ca to register.

1. Scroll down to "Register as an Individual." Choose the province and city (the registration page does not recognize that one department can have many offices across the province).

2. Click "Next Step" and you'll see a drop-down list where you select your department. If your department is not listed, click "Back to login" and then "Register a Workplace." (You will need the number of employees in your department.)

3. When that is completed, proceed to "Register as an individual."

Now you can choose your own department. Remember your password. On June 5, start logging in daily to register your method of getting to work and the number of kilometers in your round trip. Working from home is considered a "telecommute" so include those days too! Results are calculated so you can see how other departments are doing-and round up more co-workers to participate!

We encourage as many people as possible from all over Nova Scotia to commute and register your results. Service Nova Scotia Municipal Relations thinks they will rise to the top....let's give them a run for their money! Demonstrate your commitment to our environment. Register today.

Paul LaFleche
Deputy Minister Department of Agriculture
Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture

Call For Discovery Award Nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for Discovery Centre’s annual Discovery Awards for Science and Technology.This is an opportunity to acknowledge talented colleagues and outstanding companies in Nova Scotia, who have made a difference in the field of science and technology. 

Nominations can be submitted for the following categories:
Professional Distinction
Innovation Award (Business)
Emerging Professional
Science Champion

The annual Discovery Awards for Science and Technology will take place Thursday, November 17, 2011 at The Halifax Marriott Harbourfront. The awards are a reflection of Discovery Centre.They promote and celebrate science and technology in Nova Scotia and they are interactive and engaging. 

All nominations must be completed and received by Discovery Centre by the deadline, Monday, May 30, 2011, to be considered.  For more information on the categories and nomination process, please visit http://www.thediscoverycentre.ca/?q=nominations.

Call Linda Laurence, Manager of Operations (902)492-4422 ext 237 or email if you have any questions.

National Student Food Summit 2011

The National Student Food Summit 2011 is the first of its kind in Canada. The Summit will be held at the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. With the theme of the Summit being, "Food Connects Us All" students working on issues related to food, poverty, health and the environment are invited to be one of five representatives from their campus to share their expertise and perspective in the creation of a Campus Food Charter. This document will identify a set of principles related to food that all of us can strive towards to achieve food security on our campuses and communities across Canada.

Contact Dave Kranenburg for details on how to attend, sponsor or support

Dave Kranenburg
Executive Director, Meal Exchange
1-416-657-4489 ext.1

NSAC Local Alumni Divot and Dine

We've planned another NSAC Local Alumni Divot & Dine and we hope you can join us! Unwind from your hectic week while catching up with former classmates and other NSAC alumni!

What: Enjoy nine holes of golf, followed by a delicious steak dinner (or chicken)
When: Friday, June 17th
Where: Riverrun Golf Club North River, NS
Cost: $35 Register as an individual or get a group of four together to form a team.

Tee times will be given to groups of four every 10 minutes, from 4-6 p.m. Carts are available for $16 (+tax) but must be requested in advance.

Contact Alisha at 893-6022 or ajohnson@nsac.ca before June 10th to register and reserve your preferred tee time.

We're looking forward to seeing some familiar faces, as well as meeting new ones and sharing some Aggie memories. Hope to see you there!

Chartwells - Jenkins Marketplace Meal Hours

The week of June 13th at breakfast until June 17th at lunch we will be open for regular cafeteria services: Breakfast 6:30-8:30am, Lunch 12-1pm, & Supper 5-6pm. We will then reopen for regular dining services again on Saturday, June 25th at lunch for the remainder of the Summer. Catering services are always available with a minimum of 48 hours notice for coffee breaks. All other events should have a minimum notice of one week. Please allow a couple of week's notice for events that require a liquor license or full staffed banquets/ receptions. Please feel free to call our office at any time 897-1952 for assistance in planning your events.

Thanks, Chartwells

WHMIS UPDATES

May 30 from 9-10
Cox 257 June 6 from 9-10, Cox 257
Please register with Sharon at soakley@nsac.ca

Animal First Aid for Disaster Responders

Introduced by the Emergency Services Department at the National Conference on Animals in Disaster (NCAD), this two day workshop provides hands-on instruction on first aid techniques which disaster responders can apply until more advanced veterinary help can be found. Participants learn how to identify and treat common disaster-related injuries, illnesses and conditions; how to distinguish animals who need advanced care from those who need first aid, as well as those who pose a threat to other animals and to people; and what not to do in order to minimize harm to the animal.

For further information click here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=tr49vtfab&oeidk=a07e3wb9l6y55559634

Rental Accommodation Needed for Visiting Professor

I am looking for short-term rental accommodation for a visiting professor from La Trobe University, Australia. The professor will be at the NSAC for a short-term research visit from August 17 to September 10, 2011. I am looking for a furnished room/accommodation where the person will stay during this period. Preference will be given to accommodation with the possibility of doing light cooking. However, accommodation without any cooking will be fine too.

Please contact Dr. Emmanuel Yiridoe by phone 893-6699 or email eyiridoe@nsac.ca

From the Centre for Teaching and Learning Upcoming workshops

Please visit http://nsac.ca/academics/ctl/lunchbox.asp and register for the workshop(s) of your choice:
June 7 10 -11 a.m. Turnitin
June 7 1:30-3:30 p.m. Learning Outcomes CUTL 1 PD credit per 1 hr of workshop Basic Moodle Please visit:

http://nsac.ca/academics/ctl/basicmoodle.asp and register for the session of your choice (registration limited):

June 13 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Cox 16
August 30 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Cox 16

If you have any questions contact:
Norman Goodyear 902-893-6366

Register for Spring/Summer Credit Courses by contacting the Registrar's office today!

STAT 3000: INTRODUCTION TO PLANNED STUDIES, SURVEYS AND EXPERIMENTS Registration Deadline: June 29, 2011 Instructor: Dr. Tess Astatkie Location: Cox 24 Dates: July 4 - 29, 2011 Times: Monday-Thursday (6-8 p.m.) Lab Fridays Cox 16 (6-8 p.m.) Tuition: $550 Text: Moore, McCabe, and Craig, Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, 6th Edition. Equipment Required: Students are encouraged to download a trial version of MINITAB From http://www.minitab.com for personal use.

Important Information: Full payment of tuition is due upon registration and payment can be made by cheque or it can be billed to your NSAC student account with payment made at Financial Services. Tuition is NON REFUNDABLE as it holds your seat within the course unless there is a course cancellation. The course will run only if a minimum number of students are registered. For more information contact:

Centre for Continuing & Distance Education

Email: cde@nsac.ca

Please Help Zac Connolly!

You may remember Angela Connolly (Nee Dumas). She attended the NSAC from 2005 to 2008. She was blessed with a little boy, Zaccery in February of 2009. Angela was an inspiration to many at NSAC and was part of the AC family that we all hold close to us.

In May 2011 she received news no mother should ever have to hear. Zac was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, which is a cancer that develops from the nerve tissue. He has 3 tumors, in his neck, chest and around his bowels. The cancer has also infiltrated the majority of his bone marrow. He will be going through a full transplant of his bone marrow, as well as chemotherapy, radiation treatment and various surgeries. He will have to be flown between Halifax and Toronto many times in the near future for these treatments.

Please help this family; a family full of love and hope. They have a great family and friend support system, but can use help from their community as well. Any donation, both big and small, will be very helpful to the Connolly family at this time, as well as keeping them in your thoughts and prayers. This is a beautiful little boy who should never have to go through this. He is only 2 years old. Please do what you can for the him and his family. Visit the following website for more information on Zac’s condition and ways that you can help. http://helpzacconnolly.webs.com/

Corinna Taylor M.Sc.
Candidate Dept. of Engineering
(902) 986-7879

World Class Famous Gourmet Fudge For Sale!

Have a sweet tooth? I have the solution! FUDGE!

For the entire month of May, Ashley and Janet will be selling mouth-watering fudge! Maple, Peanut Butter and Chocolate!! Yummy! All proceeds will be going to Relay for Life. Fudge will be sold in the Development & External Relations Office- Cumming Hall, Recruitment Office- Rm: 106 Cox Institute and Student Services- Dairy Building. Can't make it to those offices? No problem, WE DELIVER!! The cost will be $2.50 per square of delicious fudge.

Ultimate Frisbee Club on Campus for Summer

As the season (slowly) turns to summer, it's time for the ultimate Frisbee club to start. This summer ultimate will be played Monday and Wednesdays at noon on the NSAC soccer field, weather permitting. The first game is planned for Wednesday, June 8.

For those unfamiliar with ultimate, it is a non-contact game where two teams compete to pass the Frisbee among players into a target end zone. Typically a short game of catch is played until 12:15 to allow players a chance to get ready and then the game is played until 1:00. This is open to all students/staff/faculty of NSAC, as well as members of the community.

No special equipment is needed and all levels of skill are welcome. The emphasis of this club is very much on getting active, having fun and social interaction within NSAC campus and community. If you have never played or heard of ultimate frisbee before, you will fit in with this group.

This club is designed to be "drop-in", so players can join at any time of the season and have the flexibility to play when time permits. Generally an e-mail list is made up to contact those people who are interested to play, simply to alert them to certain days when the field may not be available (due to weather or grounds crew maintenance).

If interested, please contact Mason MacDonald m2macdonald@nsac.ca or you can talk to Ashley Simms asimms@nsac.ca at the front desk of the Athletic Center.

In the Community

Bridgeway Academy Spring Fair!

Come on out on Saturday, June 4th to participate in games, win prizes and have fun at Bridgeway Academy!

For more information check out their poster!

Service of Remembrance

Please join us for our Service of Remembrance in memory of loved ones who have died. Family and friends are welcome. This service will be held outside; light rain or shine. If you prefer to sit, please feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket.
For more information, please call Ruth 893-3265.

Rick Hansen Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Man In Motion World Tour

25 years after his Man In Motion World Tour and in preparation for his 25th Anniversary Relay which will re-create the Canadian-portion of his original Tour, Rick Hansen is looking for help to cover the 12,000 kilometer trek across Canada - 7,000 helpers to be exact. One man in motion will be represented and celebrated by many in motion; as 7,000 participants from across Canada who have made their own difference in the lives of others will walk, wheel or run in the Rick Hansen Relay when it begins on August 24, 2011 in Cape Spear, Newfoundland and Labrador and concludes on May 22, 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

To find and recognize these participants, the Rick Hansen Foundation launched an online public contest at http://www.RickHansenRelay.com, inviting Canadians who have made a difference to enter to win a spot to participate in the Relay as a Medal-Bearer. Note for institutions in the Atlantic and Quebec regions that the initial public contest deadline is June 1st, 2011.

The Rick Hansen Foundation is asking our partners to help us spread the word, encourage Canadians to sign-up for the contest and promote the Relay on their respective web sites and networks.

United Way Outstanding Leadership Award Dinner

On Friday, June 3, 2011 United Way of Colchester County is hosting the Outstanding Leadership Award Dinner honoring Garth and Trinkie Coffin. There will be a reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by a dinner at 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Centre. Tickets are $60 each with $10 from each ticket sold going towards Garth and Trinkie's charity of choice.