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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
Stephanie Rogers on Maternity Leave
Stephanie Rogers, co-ordinator of Alumni and Public Relations,
has gone on maternity leave for the next year (the baby has not
arrived yet but will soon).
The process to replace her with a term appointment is moving
forward but it could be several weeks before someone is in place.
In the mean time please forward all media requests, news story
ideas and other things that might have gone to Stephanie to Jim
Goit, jgoit@nsac.ca or 893-7950,
so it can be looked after by someone in the office. News stories
for the e-bulletin still go to news@nsac.ca.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS -
Research Excellence Award 2008
The Research Excellence Award is intended to recognize and
encourage excellence in research among faculty of Nova Scotia
Agricultural College. The award will be given for outstanding
research contributions. Consideration will be given to originality,
independence of thought, overall quality, and impact of the
nominee's research program.
Nomination Procedure
Who is Eligible for Nomination?
All Faculty members who are employees of NSAC and who are conducting research are eligible.
Who can Make a Nomination?
NSAC faculty members, researchers outside of NSAC, self nominations
and nominations by administrators and professional associations
are accepted.
What is the Nomination Procedure?
Complete a nomination form. Immediately following the deadline
date, the nominee will be informed and asked if they wish for
their name to stand. If interested, they will be asked to submit
a maximum of three letters of support, and a completed standard
CV Form. NSAC's Research Committee will act as the selection
committee to decide on the recipient of the award. Nomination
and standard CV forms are available from the Research & Graduate
Studies Office.
When is the Nomination Deadline?
All nominations must be submitted to the Research & Graduate Studies Office by Friday, February 29, 2008.
Notice of Award
The Research Excellence Award will be presented during May Convocation. The recipient of this award must be willing to present a research seminar at NSAC.
Nominations and supporting documentation shall remain confidential! For further information, please contact the NSAC Research & Graduate Studies Office, Cumming Hall (893-2635); email: hdawson@nsac.ca
NSAC Van Booking Procedure
While the Administrative Support position in Engineering is
being filled, the booking of the college 15 passenger vans
will be carried out by Kent Loughead - Athletic Centre. Please
direct your requests to Kent (6660 or kloughead@nsac.ca).
The reservation of the vans, the gas cards and the keys will
all be managed through the Athletic Centre until the end of
January. The vans will continue to be parked in the same area
- at the end of the Banting Building. You may pick up the keys
and cards from the Equipment Room (Monday to Friday 7 a.m.
- 10 p.m. ; Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. - 10
p.m.). If the
Athletic Centre is closed when you return the vans, please
lock the keys and card in the van. Otherwise, return them
to the Equipment Room in the Langille Athletic Centre. Fred
Fergus (897-7778 - ffergus@nsac.ca)
continues to be the contact for any issues with the vans themselves.
New Aquatic Manager
Scotia Pool Management Board would like to welcome Steve Quinn
as its new Aquatic Manager. Steve will be with us for one year
while Juanita Walker is on maternity leave. Steve's background
in coaching, aquatics and facility management lends well to
our facility and community.
 Steve
swam at the National level as an age group swimmer, senior
and varsity athlete.
After his swimming career, Steve began coaching and has since
coached two varsity national champions at UNB Fredericton,
and a SWAD athlete that broke the Pan American and National
record
in the 200 butterfly.
Most recently, Steve was the head coach of the Miramichi Whitecaps
for the past two seasons in New Brunswick. During this period,
Steve was also named to Team Canada's National Development
Team for SWAD athletes. Steve was awarded the Speedo Domestic
Excellence Award by Swimming Canada for his efforts in 2006/2007.
In addition to the operation of Scotia Pool , Steve's expertise
will be utilized in a new program. The program, EXCELL SWIMMING,
will focus on stroke, technique, kicking and streamlining for
all four of the competitive swimming strokes. It will be offered
to youth 10-14 years of age and is designed for those individuals
who
want
to improve
their
skills
in the
water. This will be done by personalizing the
program to meet each participant's needs.
We welcome youth with all aquatic backgrounds: competitive,
lifesaving, or if you just like to swim for fun and exercise.
The program will be offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
3:30-5 p.m. It will run for an eight-week period - January
14 - March 7. The cost will be $100 for the full program, or
$5 per session on a drop-in basis.
For information on this new program, or the Scotia Pool schedule,
please contact Steve or any other staff member at Scotia Pool
for details at 893-6364 or scotiapool@ns.sympatico.ca
The management and staff at Scotia Pool would like to thank all patrons for their continued support in 2008.
January Wellness Tip
Avoid that afternoon slump
Eating between meals can keep your energy up and your weight
down. Choose snacks that combine carbohydrates
with protein for a pick-me-up that lasts. Try these: carrots
and
hummus, apple slices and peanut butter, or cheese on whole
wheat crackers. Because peanut butter, hummus, and cheese
are high in fat, it's best to limit your daily servings of
these.
Meet the Grads Evening
The Atlantic Institutes of Agrologists, in conjunction with
Nova Scotia Agricultural College, invites
graduating students to a "Meet the
Grads" evening to be
held at the Best Western Glengarry, Willow Street, Truro, N.S.
on
Wednesday, January 23, 2008.
The "Meet the Grads" evening provides an excellent opportunity for grad students to
network with professionals in the industry, to become acquainted with the
range of opportunities in the field of agriculture, and to learn of job
opportunities that might be available to you.
We encourage graduating students to attend this event as it is a great first step in
venturing out into the working world.
For more information, please see the attached "Meet the Grads Student
Poster".
If you have any questions or require any additional information, don't
hesitate to contact me.
Bob Vair, P.Ag.
NSIA Executive Director
902-893-4448 (phone)
902-890-5241 (cell)
902-893-4592 (fax)
Grad Studies Info Booth - Jan 15th
During the next few months, you'll notice Jill Rogers and
her team making their way through our corridors, setting up
displays, posting information and talking to students about
NSAC Graduate Studies. As part of our strategy, Jill and I
have met to create a plan that increases the awareness of NSAC
Grad Studies among our existing B.Sc. students. I've traveled
to MUN, and Jill and I have gone to Dalhousie this past fall
to represent NSAC at Grad Studies fairs. We've been well received
so far
and decided to make an extra effort at home. Please drop by
the information booth tomorrow, Jan 15th from 8:30 a.m. - 1
p.m. to talk to Jill about the program. You could be an important
link between our students and Graduate Studies here at NSAC.
Keep your eyes peeled for the new installments of our recruitment
suite of materials. NSAC Graduate Studies is slated to be our
next booklet. We'll keep you posted on upcoming events for
Grad Studies awareness over the next months.
All the best,
Monica
NSAC Recruitment Hits an All Time
High in 2008
As you are aware, our recruitment team has been working hard
to maintain a momentum that has been building over the past
two years. We've reached an all time high - record breaking
number of prospective students in our database. At this time
last year, we were very happy with sitting at 500 - that's
a great number for a university our size. This year, we're
closing in on 1000! That's correct, almost 1000 names of grade
11
and 12 students in our database since September. These are
students who have been entered on the basis of interest in
NSAC programs and who have been contacting us through school
fairs, on-line, through the website and by telephone.
Since September's intake, we've been talking to our current
first year students to get a better understanding of what they
feel we do well and what we can improve on in Recruitment.
In general, I am pleased to report that our current strategy
is
working and has been well received. Since focusing on our target
towns, local students and those with rural backgrounds, we
have been able to reach more serious prospects. Included in
this group are now FFA students from
New England. We are receiving more telephone calls and e-mails
from the U.S. than any other time that I can remember. Another
point of achievement is Ashley's success in booking the first
tour of NSAC for the Truro Adult High School on January 22nd.
This group of students fits our non-traditional student profile.
Finally, we're on the road again and this time we're visiting
guidance counselors,
teachers, career services, principals and other influencers
to present our new materials and International Food Business
degree. So far, the schools we've visited are impressed with
our strategy
and efforts.
Finally, please remember that University Day is on March 3rd
this year. We're meeting with the Promotions Recruitment Committee
next Wednesday to finalize changes to the program. We're very
excited about the changes and believe that campus will like
the changes as well. Last year, we hosted close to 400 people
on University Day and are certain that the number of guests
will continue to grow. Your co-operation on University Day
is appreciated and we look forward to working with you in these
next few weeks.
Until next time!
Monica
Fridays at 3
Dr. David Burton
Professor, Environmental Sciences
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
“Understanding the Control of Denitrification and Nitrous Oxide Emissions Under Field Controls”
January 18, 2008
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cox Institute, Room 257
All are welcome to attend!
This seminar is sponsored by the NSAC Seminar Committee and
the Graduate Communications Class of AGRI 5700.
Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia Scholarship Presented at NSAC
Thomas Vissers, Newcombeville, N.S., a 2nd year B.Sc.(Agr.) Environmental
Sciences student, is the recipient of a $1,000 Chicken Farmers
of Nova Scotia Scholarship. Peter Swetnam, Centreville, N.S.,
representing the Chicken Farmers of N.S., is shown offering congratulations
to Thomas. The scholarship recognizes an NSAC student with a
farming background and who has demonsted and interest in pursuing
the study of poultry.
Varsity Results
Volleyball Saturday - Jan 12
Universite Ste Anne 3 @ NSAC 0
25 - 23, 13, 20
Player of the Match for NSAC - Mandy MacDonald - 15 kills and 11 digs
Volleyball Sunday Jan. 13
Universite Ste Anne @ NSAC
2 - 3 (21-25, 22-25, 25-17, 25-23, 11-15)
Player of the Match - Alicia Hartman - 6 kills and 21 digs
Basketball Saturday Jan 12
Mt.A at NSAC
(w) 68 - 57
Top Scorers for NSAC
Patricia Blackie - 11, Patti Gilroy - 11, Danielle Devoe- 10
Player of the Game - Patricia Blackie
(m) 72 - 44
Top Scorers for NSAC
Tom Teakles 12, Josh Dillman 8, Chris Johnston 7
Player of the Game - Tom Teakles
Rookies Alicia Hartman and Samantha Sinclair block against USA
Mandy McDonald digs up the USA attack
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Rookie Patricia Blackie scores off the fastbreak |
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