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Idle Free Campus

NSAC is now an idle-free zone. We have partnered with Drivewiser, a program of Clean Nova Scotia and Conserve NS on a project to persuade motorists on campus to turn off their vehicles.

As some of you may have noticed, signs have been placed in 10 areas across campus that are known for idling vehicles, near building entrances and in loading areas. The signs are to remind students, staff, visitors and delivery drivers to not idle their vehicles unnecessarily.

Drivers who violate the idle-free policy will receive a reminder from NSAC Safety and Security officers of the environmental impact they are making by not turning off their motors.

Upcoming Seminars by Associate Vice President Academic for Students Candidates

Today's university student: What do they want? What do they need?

A series of seminars presented by candidates for the position of Associate Vice-President Academic for Students at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

All are welcome!

Keltie Jones
1:30 pm, Monday, March 2nd
Haley 112

Robert Stevens
10 am, Tuesday March 3rd
Cox 209

Convocation Planning Committee Needs Help

The Convocation Planning Committee is looking for a volunteer from faculty or the teaching staff to assist with convocation planning details. Job description includes assisting at rehearsal, coordinating the student line up and serving as Parade Marshall (leading the academic procession from Jenkins Hall to and into the Athletic Centre). If you'd like to serve in this role or you'd like to ask further questions, please contact Brian Crouse at 893-6729.

Team Sponsorship - NS Selects Elite Hockey League

This year the recruitment team has decided to take a new approach in continuing our community support by sponsoring a jersey for the Nova Scotia Selects Elite Hockey League. The jersey will have Nova Scotia Agricultural College written across the back and will also be acknowledged in game programs. During the spring league, the team will play 17 games within Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Tournaments will be held in each province, which is an additional 6-9 games depending on how our team is doing. We are also being given a professional photograph to use of the player and his jersey. The team will also travel to Quebec and some of the New England states!

If you are interested in supporting the provincial team, please have a look at the website for game schedules and fundraising events.
http://www.novascotiaselects.net/index.html

Hope to see you at one of the games!
Monica, Ashley and Janet

Daycare Chocolate Bar Campaign

NSAC Daycare has just begun a fundraising campaign to raise money to purchase outdoor equipment for our playground. We are selling chocolate bars and if you would like to purchase bars or can sell them in your office please contact Janet Savary at daycare@nsac.ca or by calling 893-6501.

Student Satisfaction Surveys

From CUSC:

Learning and participation (% agree/strongly agree):
Most university support staff (e.g. clerks, secretaries, etc.) are helpful - 94%
(87% at other Canadian universities)

Grading is consistent and fair at this university — 74%
(76% at other Canadian universities)

Use of and satisfaction with general facilities and services:
Food Service - 68 % satisfied/very satisfied (of the 87% who used the service)
Parking - 57% satisfied/very satisfied (of the 74% who used the service)
Residences - 65% satisfied/very satisfied (of the 76% who used the service)

Hello from Recruitment!

University Day is fast approaching and I would like to thank all of our presenters who are willing to help us deliver important messages to our prospective students and their parents and supporters.

We will begin the day with a few words from our Co-Presidents and follow with many wonderful presentations.

Wayne Paquet will dispel some of the myths that registration and application procedures are difficult, Judy Smith will talk about athletics and student services, Jeff McCallum and Colette Wyllie will welcome the group as Students' Union President and President Elect and Kaylah Jenne, our Orientation Chair and Student Recruitment Ambassador will talk about 'How to Finance your Education and Spend it Wisely!"

Debbie Mellish is talking to our parents and will be presenting "What Every Parent and Supporter Should Know about NSAC". Brian Crouse has agreed to talk to our Teachers and Guidance Counselors who are attending and will present " What's New at NSAC".

Our University 101 Session will be packed with great information from five of our Student Ambassadors who will cover everything from residence, Athletics, Student Engagement, Study Habits, and so much more!

The day will be full of excitement and please help us to further engage our guests by joining us in the gym from 12-2 for the NSAC Expo.

Until next time!
Monica

Scholarship Spotlight

Renée Covill Scholarship Presented at NSAC

NSAC’s Scholarship Banquet included the presentation of $2,500 Renée Covill Scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to students who gave course and project work that reflect a commitment to environmental issues and career interests in growing plants (including farming). Selection criteria are academic performance, financial need and career plans. Back row, far left: Felicia Huckins, Grand Manan, NB, a 2nd year Environmental Horticulture Technology student; David Hobson, Kelowna, BC, a 2nd year B.Sc.(Agr.) Plant Science student; and Dawn-Marie Matheson, Truro, NS, a 4th year B.Tech. Environmental Horticulture student (who received the award in fall 2007). Front row, far left: Alison Walsh, Charlottetown, PE, a 4th year Environmental Horticulture student; Stephanie Appleby-Jones, Fall River, NS, a 3rd year B.Tech. Environmental Horticulture student; and Daniel MacEachern, Antigonish, NS, 3rd year B.Sc.(Agr.) Plant Science student. Absent at the time of photo were Dennis and Renée Covill, who established the scholarship at NSAC.