July 09

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 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 Brian MacLeod (Class of '87).



News & Events

NSAC Alumni & Staff Family BBQ

All staff and alumni are invited to bring their families for good food, music and laughter at an NSAC BBQ. We hope you and your family can join us after a fun-filled day at Open House for the BBQ!

When: Thurs, July 23
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Alumni Gardens, NSAC

We look forward to catching-up and seeing you on campus!



New Edition of Agricola News

The summer 2009 edition of Agricola News has been mailed. To view the on-line version of the publication visit http://nsac.ca/alumni/newsletters/2009.pdf

If you have not been receiving the Agricola News and wish to, please update your address at http://nsac.ca/alumni/update/alumni_update.cfm or contact us at 902-893-6721.


So Many Alumni Connections!
International Food Business "Kick-Off" BBQ

The Department of Business & Social Sciences recently hosted an International Food Business "Kick-Off" BBQ for the students who will begin this new program in September. With parents and supporters also invited to the event, many NSAC alumni connections were realized. More...


Class of '56 Reunion a Success

The Class of '56 recently held their reunion at Liscombe Lodge. Nineteen class members, plus spouses, shared many laughs and memories over the weekend.

Pictured L-R: Jim Goit, Executive Director, Development & External Relations is shown with Class of '56 representatives Dick Huggard, Bill Seaman and Geo MacKenzie.


NSAC Attends High School Graduations

Students and staff represented NSAC at 20 high school graduations this spring. Presentations of entrance scholarships at graduations is an important part of relationship building with high schools and enhancing NSAC's presence with prospective students and their families. Alumni with students graduating next year are encouraged to contact the Scholarship office at NSAC to arrange to represent NSAC at even more graduations in 2010. More...

Good Times had at Local Alumni Divot & Dine

Seven teams participated in the Alumni Association's Local Alumni Divot & Dine. The recent golf game was held at Riverrun Golf Club in North River. Stay tuned for a date for the next Divot & Dine!

Pictured far left is Arnold Hagen (Class of '85), President of NSAC's Alumni Association, Earl Pickard (Class of '97), Chris Thompson, Ron Smith and Dwane Mellish (Class of '75), Vice President of NSAC's Alumni Association.




Staff Announcements

Farewell to Jo-Anne Jordan

After 19.5 years at NSAC, Jo-Anne Jordan is leaving her position as Executive Assistant, Development & External Relations. Jo-Anne will begin her new role at the Chignecto Central Regional School Board, on July 20, as Executive Assistant to the Superintendent. While Jo-Anne will greatly be missed across campus, we wish her luck in her new endeavor!



Welcome Keltie Jones, Associate Vice President for Students

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Keltie Jones to the position of Associate Vice President Academic for Students.

Formerly Dean of Counseling and Student Services at American River College in Sacramento, California, Jones brings a wealth of experience in meeting the needs of university students. Jones supervised counseling, athletic advising, transfer, articulation, orientation and other student support programs. More...

 


Welcome Dr. Richard Donald, Vice President Research, Extension and Outreach

NSAC is pleased to welcome Dr. Richard Donald, as Vice President Research, Extension and Outreach.

Dr. Donald will work with NSAC researchers as a catalyst to drive transition and innovation in the bioresource and agri-food sectors, working closely with AgraPoint and the provincial departments of agriculture. More...

 

 

 
 

 

Upcoming Events:

Class of '59 Reunion
July 23

Open House
July 23

Alumni & Staff BBQ
July 23 4pm

Agri-Golf Classic
July 24
Northumberland Links, Pugwash, NS

Class of '54 Reunion
Sept 11 - 13


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