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Food or Fuel

Lunch & Learn
Feb 9
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Riverview Room

As oil supplies decrease, population pressures increase and the climate changes, people around the world are suffering from food shortages and rising food costs. This Lunch & Learn will examine what we can do.

Click here for more information. Pre-register by Feb 5 by email: glassvm@gov.ns.ca

Dr. Raj Lada Joining APICS Committee

Dr. Raj Lada is please to announce that he has been invited to join APICS's Membership Development and Communications Committee. Atlantic Provinces Council on Sciences (APICS)has a mandate for advancing science and technology through education and public awareness and promoting scientific literacy, education and research throughout the region. Dr. Lada is honored to have been asked to join this committee.

International Development Week

In recognition of International Development Week (IDW), there are a few activities taking place at NSAC between Monday February 2 and Friday February 6. Please note that there have been some small changes in the schedule of events. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend any or all of these events.
List of events...
Film overview...

Open Session with Co-Presidents

Faculty and staff are invited to attend another open session with the Co-Presidents, Dr. MacLaren and Dr. MacDonald, on Tuesday, Feburary 24th at 3:00 p.m. in Haley, Room 200. Topics to be discussed include governance, the new Senate proposal, and various other campus initiatives.

Specific questions or concerns can be forwarded in advance to Theresa Blois at tblois@nsac.ca or 893-6720.

We look forward to seeing you there and answering any questions you may have.

First Aid and CPR Classes on Campus

First Aid courses are being offered by the Safety & Security Office on the following dates:

STANDARD FIRST AID/CPR ‘A (two day)
Tuesday, Feb. 17 & Wednesday, Feb. 18 (Must attend both days)
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Alumni Hall.
Fee: $95 ($80.75 - students)

EMERGENCY FIRST AID/CPR ‘A (one day)
Thursday, February 26 or Tuesday, March 3
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Alumni Hall
Fee: $65 ($55.25 - students)

To register contact Mary Anne Lorette at mlorette@nsac.ca or by phone at 893-4423.

Please register early as courses will be cancelled if less than eight are registered.

Contest to Find World-Changers

NSAC has launched a new contest to find the grassroots leaders of tomorrow. The NSAC Make a Difference Challenge is part of our ongoing brand campaign, focused on connecting NSAC with prospective students who value what we do - hands-on experience that changes the world around us for the better. Students in school, and 15 years or older, are eligible for nomination. The nominations are posted on-line at our Embrace Your World microsite so others can share each candidate's story and successes. The successful candidate wins a new eco-friendly laptop to help them spread the word about their good work. Contest deadline is March 20. Do you see an opportunity to promote this contest in your travels? If so, let us know and we will provide you copies of the poster and/or bookmark!

Transportation Study

The Colchester Regional Development Agency (CoRDA) and the Nova Scotia Agricultural College invite you to participate in a transportation study (view survey).

CoRDA, together with interested companies and organizations, is investigating the feasibility of developing additional workplace transportation options. The main goals of the program will be to provide:

1. less expensive workplace transportation for present employees,
2. new options for employees presently without access to workplace transportation,
3. provide employees with less work-related transportation stresses and concerns, and
4. provide improved air quality and a less polluted environment.

More information...

Varsity Results

Basketball

Jan 29 Kings at NSAC
(w) 38 - 54
NSAC scoring - Kelsey Harpman 16, Jenna Hazelton 9, Patti Gilroy 9, Felicia Strickland 9, Jennifer Lutes 9, Meagan MacLeod 2.
Halftime score - Kings 22 NSAC 16

(m) 46 - 63
NSAC scoring - Luke Wiseman 14, Jonathan Kennedy 12, Tom Teakles 11, Josh McGill 7, Jason van Kessel 6, Tom Vissers 6, Chris Oram 5, Jerry Bos 2.
Halftime score - NSAC 31 Kings 21

Jan 29 was Spirit Night at NSAC (NSAC vs Kings Basketball) for NSAC Winter Carnival. Fraser, Trueman, Chapman and Off-Campus competed for House Challenge Points with during game cheers, half-time performances , best dressed and number of participants. The enthusiasm of the participants helped NSAC Men's and Women's Basketball get their first home game wins of the season!!!

Jan 31 NSAC at STU
(w) 40 - 75
1/2 Time Score : STU 39 NSAC 21
NSAC Felicia Strickland 8 Kelsey Harpaman 6 Jennifer Lutes 5
NSAC Player of the Game -Jennifer Lutes

(m) 60 - 74
1/2 Time Score : STU 28 NSAC 33
NSAC Jonathan Kennedy 19 Jason Van Kessel 12 Josh McGill 10
NSAC Player of the Game Jonathan Kennedy

Feb. 1 NSAC at UNBSJ
(w) 59 - 64
It was 33-32 for UNBSJ at half time.
Meagan MacLeod held the hot hand for NSAC, scoring a game high 25 points. Jennifer Hazelton and Jennifer Lutes chipped in with 10 points each.

(m) 44 - 93
Top Scorers for NSAC: Josh McGill with 15, Jonathan Kennedy with 13.

Volleyball

Jan 31 NSAC at UNBSJ
(w) 0 - 3
20-25, 11-25, 13-25
Leading the way for NSAC was Becky MacDonald who had 5 kills and 11 digs.


Feb 1 NSAC at STU
(w) 0 - 3
17-25, 14-25, 9-25
Kills for NSAC -Mandy MaDonald 7 Jasmine Dugas 6 Becky McDonald 5
Player of The Game for NSAC Charity Allen

Woodsmen Competition at Mcdonald College, Montreal

Women's A Team- 1st
Men's A Team - 5th
Women's B Team - 5th

Scholarship Spotlight

Ernest L. Eaton Memorial Scholarship Awarded
Joseph van Buskirk, Shelburne, NS, a 3rd year B.Sc.(Agr.) Pre Vet student, was the 2008 recipient of the $1,000 Ernest L. Eaton Memorial Scholarship. NSAC is very appreciative of this longstanding scholarship. Joseph is shown with Mrs. Eunice Wonnacott, representing the Eaton family.