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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
Earth Day Celebrations a Success
Yesterday was Earth Day. Despite the rainy, dark weather
we had; lights were out all over campus. Thank you to all
who participated.
In addition to turning off lights; staff participated in
Earth Day by carpooling, bringing litter-less lunches, and
wearing 100% cotton clothing. Three people were selected
to recieve eco-friendly merchandise from NSAC. Fraser Nicholson
will recieve an eco-button for using double-sided print,
turning off lights, and shutting off his computer when he's
not in the office. Catherine Enright will recieve an eco-friendly
journal set for considering the environment at home by collecting
discarded recyclables, hanging her laundry to dry, and sweeping
rather then vacuuming. A folding shopping bag will be given
to Jatinder Kaur for making a commitment yesterday to no
longer use plastic grocery bags.
Thank you Fraser, Catherine and Jatinder for working to
minimize your footprint on the environment.
New Platform for AGRIS, FSTA and
CAB Abstracts
The Silverplatter platform for AGRIS, FSTA and CAB Abstracts
will no longer be used as of May 8th, 2009. Access to AGRIS,
FSTA and CAB Abstracts will be on the new OvidSP platform.
The new platform should be fully available by May 8th but
a preview may be available earlier that week. Full access
to the old Silverplatter platform will be available until
May 8th. Click here to view
the old Silverplatter platform and the new OvidSP platform.
If you have any questions, please contact Erin MacPherson,
Reference Assistant, MacRae Library at 893-3296 or emacpherson@nsac.ca
Reminder: Jane Campbell Retirement
Celebration
Jane Campbell, Administrative Assistant, Agriculture Services
is retiring after thirty years of dedicated service. In
recognition of her retirement and her contribution to the
Department, there will be a reception today (April 23) at
3:00 p.m. in the Harlow Institute Coffee Room, Main Floor.
Please join us in wishing Jane all the best as she begins
her retirement.
Secondment Announcement
Congratulations to Derrick Jamieson who has accepted a
two-year secondment to the Department of Economic and Rural
Development, Investment Division effective May 1, 2009.
Currently, Derrick is the Chief Executive Officer and Director
with the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board, a position he has
held for the past 10 years.
As a new member of the Department of Economic and Rural
Development Investment team, Derrick will help Nova Scotia
businesses to maintain and grow their employment levels,
enhance their productivity and innovation, and build sustainable
practices. Philip Green, current Administrative Manager
with Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board, has agreed to act as Director
and CEO beginning May 1. More..
Presentation: Sustainability
Efforts at Canadian Universities
The Canadian Association of University Business Officers
(CAUBO) recently held its inaugural sustainability conference
in Toronto and Sarah Morris, NSAC’s Marketing Manager,
attended for NSAC. Sarah has assembled key learnings and
insights from the conference and will share them with campus
on Wednesday, April 29. She will discuss the different models
universities are using to establish sustainability as a
pillar of university practice and a core institutional value.
You’ll also learn the challenges facing every university
in Canada, regardless of how far along they are on their
sustainability agendas. A light lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP to smorris@nsac.ca
by Friday, April 24 for the purpose of ordering lunch.
Perfection, the Enemy of Good: Sustainability Efforts
on Canadian Campuses
Date: Wednesday, April 29th
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Place: Alumni Hall
Light lunch provided
RSVP to Sarah Morris by Friday, April 24th
Interactive Information Session for
Faculty
The MacRae Library will be holding an interactive information
session for faculty on Friday, May 8th from 1:00 - 2:00
p.m. The session is called "Maximize your use of the
MacRae Library." Coffee and treats are provided, bring
questions and a laptop! Please click on poster
for more information.
News from Awards Office
The Awards Office is busy making scholarship offers. Atlantic
Scholar Awards have been offered for 2009 and acceptances
have been received from the following students:
Danielle Brown, Labrador City, NL
Hannah Maynard, Tyne Valley, PE
Rianne Dykstra, Havelock, NB
Julie Vermeer, St. Andrews, Antigonish Co., NS
This year, we have dedicated one Atlantic Scholar Award
to an IB student. This scholarship has accepted by a Truro
area student: Alexander Burrows, Green Oak, NS.
To date, 89 entrance scholarships have been offered to
students from NS, NB, PE, NL and ON including: 12 offers
to International Baccalaureate students and 9 offers to
International students.
Soon the Awards Office will be arranging NSAC representation
at high school graduations. If you are interested in attending
a high school graduation, please advise Sandra Murphy, Awards
Office at smurphy@nsac.ca
Scholarship Spotlight
NSAC Entrance Scholarships to Cobequid Educational Centre
Students
Three Truro area students were recipients of $5,500 scholarships
($1,500 renewable) at NSAC’s Scholarship Banquet last
fall. Dr. Bernie MacDonald, Vice-President Administration
is shown congratulating Nicole Lennerton (left) a 1st year
B.Sc.(Agr.) Animal Science student, Rachel Rix and Leah
McNutt (sitting); both 1st year B.Sc.(Agr.) students. The
scholarships are presented to the top three students graduating
from CEC and accepted to any program at NSAC. Selection
is based on the students' average in required courses combined
with the school's final rankings. A minimum average of 80%
in courses required for admission is also required.
Photo of the Week
On March 28th the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl
for Kids Sake took place at the bowling alley on Jennifer
Drive with 100 teams participating. The total amount raised
by the event was $87,000. That is $12,000 over goal. NSAC's
Plant and Animal Science Department entered a team, including
little ones. The team raised over $500.00 for this worthy
cause. Everyone dressed in their western attire for the
themed event and a good time was had by all.
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