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Notice to MacRae Library Users
Due to staff vacations there will be a delay in interlibrary loan services at the MacRae library from August 1st to 9th, 2009. ILL forms will continue to be available, but requests submitted during this time will not be processed until August 10, 2009. Novanet Express requests that are submitted through the library’s catalogue will continue to be processed during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Regards,
MacRae Library Interlibrary Loan staff
Community Garden Potluck
The NSAC Community Garden is having a potluck on August 7th, at 4:30p.m. at the garden (located behind the library).
To learn more click here.
NSAC's Wireless Network is Going Live!
The wireless network (NSACNet-Open) is going into a pre-operations mode effective today, Tuesday, August 4th. The initial implementation will be in an open manner, service will be available to anyone with a wireless device that can access an 802.11BG signal. Over the next little while we will be implementing a more secure authenticated service. This initial trial is to determine bandwidth requirements and to discover any problems or issues that have not arisen to date. Please note that any existing non-IT services managed wireless access points that may be enabled around campus will interfere with this NSAC initiative and should be turned off ASAP.IT Services will be monitoring this service closely. We apologize in advance, as we expect a few problems and unscheduled outages are possible. Please contact the NSAC Helpdesk if you have questions or concerns.
Lunch and Learn Session in Truro
An upcoming French-language lunch and learn session will be taking place in Truro on August 13th, organized by Andrea Caven of Health Promotion and Protection.
The session is for those departments and offices of the Nova Scotia government that have regional offices in Truro.
To learn more click here.
For a registration form click here.
Eco-Industrial Symposium 2009
Eco-Industrial Symposium 2009- Developing in Harmony. This symposium aims to educate and assist businesses, communities and government officials in planning and developing co-operatively for the future. This conference features a keynote presentation by Ray Cote on eco-industrial networks and parks and eco-efficiency followed by panel presentations including:
• Eco-industrial development
• Renewable energy options
• Green building design
The Symposium will be taking place at the Debert Hospitality Centre August 20th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
To learn more click here.
Hello from Recruitment
Thank you to all of our NSAC ambassadors on behalf of NSAC Recruitment for making our International Guidance Counselor Tour 2009 an incredible experience for our guests, faculty and staff. Conference service was incredible, catering was spectacular, the campus looked great - even in the rain - and the presenters were generous. I can't thank you enough!
Feedback from EduNova was positive and I believe we made some incredible strides toward getting into new schools in the US and made solid contacts among the other counselors. Also, we were remembered for being the most hospitable and unique campus of the tour.
I'd also like to thank all who have committed to helping us with our long term goal of making NSAC THE local university! Our local student and parent reception was well attended by a record number of over 45 guests. For the first time, we've invited our local students and their parents for an informal meet and greet with Student Services, Registry, Enrollment Management and Recruitment. Program representatives were also in attendance to help answer questions. As a perk, we offered to have student IDs processed in addition to presenting gift items for both students and their supporters.
Events like this cannot happen without you. So again, thank you. You deserve a huge round of applause!
All the best,
Monica
Policy Updates
Summary of the NSAC/NSDA Parking Policy
Policy updates for parking on the NSAC Campus. Affected: students in residence, off-campus students, employees, and general public.
To learn more click here.
NSAC Pet Animal Policy
This policy has been written to ensure the bio-safety of the NSAC campus and the safety of faculty, staff, students and visitors at NSAC.
To read more click here.
Director of Instructional Design Appointed at NSAC
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Norman Goodyear will be NSAC's first Director of Instructional Design, beginning August 15, 2009. Dr. Goodyear is an associate professor of Plant Science in NSAC’s Department of Plant and Animal Sciences. He teaches at various levels, technical, undergraduate and graduate, giving him a great expertise in the principles of instructional design.
The Director of Instructional Design is a new position established, at the request of NSAC faculty, to coordinate and formalize NSAC’s activities contributing to enhanced teaching skills and improved student learning. Working with the VP Academic and the Faculty Council Instructional Development Committee, as well as individual faculty and teaching staff, Dr. Goodyear will lead the development and implementation of a coordinated support system for all NSAC instructors. We are certain Dr. Goodyear will contribute to the continuing success of NSAC.
I encourage all faculty and teaching staff to welcome and support Dr. Goodyear in his new role, and to take advantage of the opportunity to focus on continued teaching and learning improvement.
Leslie MacLaren
Co-President
Vice President, Academic
Work Well Orientation Day
The Work Well Team will be hosting an orientation day for all new employees joining the departments in the last year. The intent is to provide an overview of the departments and their structure, information on payroll and benefits, our Code of Conduct, OH&S and performance management.
Who should attend: All employees who began working with the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture since June 2008.
When: Wednesday, September 30th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall, NSAC.
How to register: Complete the form below and send to Susan Moore.
By fax: 893-4193.
By mail: PO Box 550, Truro, NS B2N 5E3
For a registration form click here.
Questions: Please contact Celeste Sulliman (424-0192) or Beth Hingley (893-6386).
Photo of the Week
The Master Gardener summer school students sporting their NSAC t-shirts.
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