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

News & Events
Reunions
It may be February, but before we know it summer will be upon us! That means NSAC class reunions. We have heard from representatives from the following classes planning their reunions:
Class of '56 - June 19-21
Class of '54 - Sept 11-12
If your class is planning a get together, or if you have any questions about these reunions please contact the Alumni Office at 893-6022 or ahannam@nsac.ca and let us know.
NSAC Turned 104!
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On Saturday, February 14th, NSAC celebrated its 104th Founding Day. Staff and students helped celebrate the occasion on Friday while enjoying cake and refreshments. |
Performance Genomics Inc
NSAC’s first research spin-off company
PGI is an R&D start-up whose mission is to develop genetic products for use in agricultural species and humans in the fields of fertility, reproduction and reproductive longevity. Based at NSAC, the company is a joint venture between the institution and private interests. More... |
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President's List 2008
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NSAC honored the universities highest caliber students on February 4th. One hundred and nine names were added to NSAC’s President’s List, recognizing students for their outstanding academic achievements from the winter and fall semesters of 2008. More... |
NSFA - New Senate Club Inductees
The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture's Senate Club held its annual meeting and banquet
on Thursday, November 27,2008 at the Glengarry Convention Centre in Truro. More... |
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Building Alumni Value
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When you graduate from NSAC, you expect the value of your degree or diploma to grow over time. We share your expectation. That’s why we work to carefully build our reputation as a world-class university. Every now and then, we like to know how we’re doing. Here are some of the latest stats on how our students rate the university experience and the value of their NSAC education. More... |

Research
NSAC Researchers Working on $6.4 Million AIF Projects
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Researchers at Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC) are partnering with industry on projects awarded $6.4 million last week by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s (ACOA) Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). The funding is being allocated to three separate projects. More... |

NSAC Activities
Rick Russell Woodsmen Competition
| The 24th annual Rick Russell Woodsmen Competition was held in Bible Hill February 14 - 15. Twenty-six teams from central and eastern Canada, as well as northeastern United States were registered for the event. View standings... |
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Equestrian Team
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NSAC's Equestrian team recently won the third Inter-University Equestrian Competition of the season. The show was held at Reaching Strides Equestrian Centre, just outside Antigonish. More... |
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