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Composting Workshop
On October 12, 2011 NSAC will be hosting a one-day Introduction to Composting Workshop at the Bio-Environmental Engineering Centre (BEEC), Bible Hill, NS. The workshop will be delivered by Dr. G. Price from the Department of Engineering and will encompass basic theory of composting, as well as current practices for the managing and troubleshooting composts. Registration is free BUT participants MUST pre-register at:
Directions to the BEEC can be found at:
The workshop will begin at 9am and continue until approximately 2:30pm. Some hands-on activities will be included as part of the workshop.
Call for Nominations for Honourary Doctorate
The Honours and Awards Committee is soliciting nominations for an Honourary Doctoral candidate to be bestowed during Convocation in May.
These individuals will have made an outstanding contribution to agriculture as well as a significant contribution to scholarly activities; or who, by their example have made extraordinary achievements and/or service to society, provide inspiration and models of leadership and integrity to NSAC's student body.
Please send your nominations to the Honours and Awards Committee (Jim Goit at Jgoit@nsac.ca) before October 27th.
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation Fall 2011 Bursary & Scholarship Deadline
Nov 1 - Post Secondary Education Bursary Award
Aboriginal Health Careers Bursary and Scholarship Award
Nov 30 - Health Canada Dental Bursaries & Scholarship Award
For more information contact 1-800-329-9780 Ext 020
Funding Opportunity for Graduate Students and PostDocs
When: October 12, 2011
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Cox 138
Who: Susan Michel, Director, Business Development, Mitacs, Nova Scotia
Susan Michel will be in campus on Oct 12 to make this presentation on the Mitacs programs and how researchers can take advantage of them. She will also be conducting one-on-one meetings with researchers to discuss specific opportunities. If you wish to arrange a meeting with Susan, please contact her directly by phone at (902) 818.3738 or by email at smichel@mitacs.ca . You can also discuss your project needs with David Fullerton, ILO, at 896-2419 or dfullerton@nsac.ca
Mitacs is a not-for-profit organization that offers graduate student/postdoc internships cost-shared with industry across all disciplines. Further information on Mitacs can be found at http://mitacs.ca . NOTE: Mitacs is not the former Math, Information Technology and Computer Science NCE. This NCE now goes by another name: MPrime (www.mprime.ca)
Invitation to Share Space
As a personal initiative I have reserved Seminar Room 3, MacRae Library each Friday 12-12:45 starting Friday October 14th. I will spend this time in quiet meditation for our campus. Like-minded members of our campus community are invited to share the space.
Nancy Pitts
Sheep and Beef Research Day
A Sheep and Beef Research Field Day will be held at the Nappan Experimental Farm on
Oct. 22nd.
In the morning, pasture and beef specialists, Bill Thomas and Les Halliday will review pasture species selection, management and impact on ruminant production, followed by scientific presentations on the sheep and beef pasture research being conducted at the Nappan Experimental Farm by NSAC and AAFC scientists. A guided field tour of the research will follow lunch. Please call AgraPoint at 1-877-710-5210
by Oct. 15, 2011 if attending. Please see the
attached agenda.
2011 Blue & Gold Awards
On Nov. 4 come congratulate NSAC's alumni stars!
The Development & External Relations office is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 NSAC Blue and Gold Awards. The Blue and Gold Awards recognize alumni for their exceptional achievements in the areas of volunteerism and contribution to the agricultural industry.
Arch Cook (Class of '60) has been named as Distinguished Alumnus. Mark (Class of '05) & Sally (Class of '06) Bernard will receive the Young Alumni Achievement Award. The Alumni Volunteer of the Year award will go to Kara Irving (Class of '95).
On Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 the nominees will receive their awards at a gala held in Jenkins Hall. We hope you will come spend an evening with these NSAC alumni stars.
There is no charge for attending the event but space is limited. Please RSVP to Alisha by Oct. 24 - ajohnson@nsac.ca or 902-893-6022.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 6 p.m
Maximizing Students Success!
Please inform your students for October's sessions:
Studying and Test Anxiety- Wednesday, October 12th, 5:00-6:30 pm, Cox 136
Interviewing- Putting your best foot forward- Monday, October 17th, 5:00-6:00 pm, Cox 136
Any questions, please contact Ashley Shepard at ashepard@nsac.ca
College Royal Staff and Faculty Class
This year, College Royal is bringing back the Staff and Faculty class for the livestock show, which will be held in the afternoon on
Friday, October 21st. Come join the fun of this classic NSAC event. You can learn how to handle an animal, or demonstrate the skill you already have. Contact Keltie Jones (
kjones@nsac.ca or 893-6019) for more information on how you can participate.
FOOD and BIO-PRODUCTS:
Career Opportunities Workshop for Students
When: October 11th (Tuesday) 2 to 4 pm
Where: Cox 209, NSAC
Who should attend: Students who are interested in career opportunities in food and bioproducts disciplines
Sponsored by: FOOD4000 class and CIFST Atlantic Section
Details: See the attached poster
FCC Drive Away Hunger - Update
This is a quick reminder about the Drive Away Hunger Campaign. Bags for food can be found with your respective departments, house councils, or student unions. The FCC Drive Away Hunger Truck will be on campus
October 12th @ 3:00 in the Horseshoe. Please join us for the Offical Weigh In and show of support. Take a few moments this weekend to think about those in need, the number of individuals depending on food banks in Nova Scotia has risen 11 per cent since 2011. More than 16,000 individuals in Colchester County have used the Colchester Food Bank, according to the Colchester Food Bank website. Let's show Colchester County how much we care by delivering another successful Drive Away Hunger campaign.
Athletics Update
Women's Rugby
Sunday Oct 2 - Match with Kings postponed due to wet field conditions and heavy rain . New date will be determined within the next few days.
Soccer
Sunday Oct 2 NSAC at HC
(w) 0 - 5
(m) 0 - 5
This week:
Soccer - NSAC at Kings Wednesday Oct.5 6 and 8 Wickwire Field - Dalhousie
Cross Country
NSAC competed in the ACAA Cross Country competition at the Universite Ste Anne on Saturday. The men's team placed second with Joost van Dijk being the top finisher for NSAC and the top NSAC runner was Vanessa Gerber.
United Way Fundraiser and NSAC Homecoming 5 K Walk
On Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 the NSAC Athletic Department will not only be hosting the annual 5K Run, we are also hosting a 5K Walk!! The registration fee for the walk is $18 (includes a long sleeve T Shirt and refreshments) and the 5 Km Run is $25 (includes a long sleeve T-Shirt, awards for top 3 finishers in each category and a pasta meal) To celebrate the new walk event, $2.00 from every 5K Walk registration will be donated to the United Way. For more information please visit
http://nsac.ca/athletics/5krun/ or contact Ashley Simms (
asimms@nsac.ca)
Soccer
Oct 5 NSAC at Kings - postponed to Oct 18 - due to rain and high winds
Paul Manning competing in the ACAA Cross Country Race at Universite Ste Anne.
NSAC women's golf team - Jescynda Cain-Hotham and Jennifer Cousineau (2nd place in ACAA Championships) with Ron O'Flaherty (ACAA Executive Director) and Coach Fred Fergus (on the right)
World Food Day
Please view
attached poster.
Grand Opening Cobequid Trail
Work-School-Life Balance
Interested in Discussing Social Issues? Want to understand new perspectives on the purpose of education? Work-school-life balance? Mental health?
Join your fellow students, staff, and faculty in discussions about a variety of social issues. Explore new perspectives, questions and opinions and engage with others in your quest for dialogue, understanding and/or connection.
The topic for Oct 12th is
Work-School-Life balance. The discussion may include a look at how people juggle work and studies with time to rejuvenate and relax outside of work; what struggles do people face in maintaining a healthy and holistic lifestyle while excelling at work?; is it possible to find meaning in the work? or wherever the conversation leads us!
Future topics may include stages of life, mental health, or the purpose of education among a long list of options that will be chosen together each week.
When: Wednesday October 12th 4:30-5.30
Where: International House (179 College Road).
Topic: Work-School-Life Balance
All members of the NSAC community are welcome; arrive when your schedule allows.
For more information contact Anna Haanstra (
ahaanstra@nsac.ca; 896-2453)
Pension News
The Nova Scotia Pension Agency is pleased to announce the online availability of the latest edition of Pension News, our Fall 2011 newsletter for members of the Public Service Superannuation Plan.
Please view or download the newsletter at:
http://www.novascotiapension.ca/publicserviceplan/publications/newsactive
Nova Scotia Pension Agency
(902) 424-5070 (local)
1-800-774-5070 (toll free in NS)
(902) 424-0662 (fax)
e-mail: pensionsinfo@gov.ns.ca
website: www.novascotiapension.ca
Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ Association Annual Convention
Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2012
Old Orchard Inn, near Wolfville, NS
www.nsapples.com or 678-1093
Robert France appointed to Committee
Robert France, Associate Professor of Watershed Management in the Environmental Sciences Department, has recently been appointed as the Nova Scotia academic representative on the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence Coalition on Sustainability. Dr. France has also been instated as one of five academics on the prestigious 12-member, Water Partner Advisory Committee for the Federation Water Stewardship Council to provide direct guidance to the Environment Ministers and Premiers toward “ensuring the long-term sustainable water use in Canada”. At the first meeting in Toronto in September, Robert spoke to representatives from across the country about several water-related research projects currently underway by his colleagues here at NSAC and he welcomes anyone undertaking such work to keep him informed so he can keep championing NSAC to provincial Department of Environment officials at future meetings
Sixteen chefs and food creationists from the Colchester region use local, NS ingredients in their creations. Jost Winery will be on hand to help you pair their wines with the main dishes.
People’s Choice Awards - Vote for your favorite Appetizer, Main Course and Dessert
Tickets $50 - only 150 spaces, get yours early!!!
Tickets available at the Truro Farmers’ Market, CoRDA (contact@corda.ca) and Truro and District Chamber of Commerce (Marigold Cultural Centre). Payable by cash, cheque or money order only.
A Fundraiser for the Truro Farmers’ Market and BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies) NS
Donations will be accepted at First Baptist Church October 11th- 20th from 9 a.m. - noon and 1p.m.- 4 p.m
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