Alumni E-News

The Alumni E-News is for keeping alumni and friends of NSAC up-to-date with news from the university including important announcements, student and alumni achievements, athletic news and upcoming events.

In this monthly, E-newsletter you'll find brief news items and for many, a link to our alumni website for more detailed information.


NSAC Alumni - Embracing their World

An alumni profile has been posted on the NSAC website. Please visit http://nsac.ca/alumni/profiles/ to read about the activities of Isabelle LeBlanc (Class of '05).

News & Events

Blue and Gold Awards Gala: Plan to Attend!

The nominees for the 2008 Blue and Gold Awards have been picked. Dr. Rob Gordon (class of ’85) is the recipient of Distinguished Alumnus Award; Sarah Turner (class of ’98) will receive the Young Alumnus Achievement Award; and Phil Stead (class ’65) is Alumni Volunteer of the Year. Join us on November 14 for the award presentation and dinner in Jenkin’s Hall. There is no cost to attend but seating is limited. Contact us at alumni@nsac.ca or 902-893-7247 or register here now!

Annual Festive Craft Market

The always-popular 20th Annual Festive Craft Market will be held in the Langille Athletic Centre Nov. 15-16, 2008. The market will feature over 75 exhibitors including pottery, glass, natural wreaths, and many others. More

Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame Inducts Four New Members at NSAC

NSAC was honoured to host the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame induction ceremony for 2008. The ceremony was held on Thursday, October 23 in Alumni Theatre. More

NSAC Honours Outstanding Academic Performance at Annual Scholarship Banquet

The Scholarship Banquet, which was attended by NSAC scholars and award representatives on Oct. 23, 2008 is an opportunity for NSAC to recognize its scholarship sponsors and a time to celebrate with the scholarship recipients.More

Research

Our Food Should Be Our Medicine

Over 2000 years ago, Hippocrates noted, “Our food should be our medicine. Our medicine should be our food." This concept is clearly evident in some of the recent research conducted at NSAC by former graduate student Jacqueline Hoyt. More

Athletics

NSAC Athletics hosted the Annual 5K Run on Oct. 18, 2008. The run was open to participants of all ages. More

Voice Your Opinion. Embrace Your World.

As alumni, you have opinions gathered from experience. You may not have all the answers, but your opinions can make a difference. NSAC recently launched a new marketing campaign that seeks to engage all of our stakeholders in a discussion on the real-world challenges that affect each of us. Why not join the dialogue? We want to hear from you, we want your voice of experience heard by others.

Visit embraceyourworld.ca. Vote on questions, leave your opinion, watch videos. Help change the world by giving a voice to your own unique perspective.

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