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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
Volunteers Needed for Open House
Open House 2009 will be held on July 23. A volunteer list
is being assembled. Anyone not involved in a display, who
is willing to volunteer some time please contact Sabrina
at 893- 7247 or by email.
Thank You for Honouring World Environment
Day 2009
Thank you to all who honoured World Environment Day on
Friday, June 5. While everyday is a good day to consider
our individual impacts on the environment, World Environment
Day is a good reminder.
Erin MacPherson, Reference Assistant at MacRae Library,
was the randomly drawn winner of an eco-friendly NSAC prize
package for biking to work on Friday. Erin has recently
sold her car and made a commitment to walk or bike to work
everyday. Way to go Erin!
Good Samaritan Found
On May 11th we ran a story about an anonymous good samaritan
who helped a woman that had fallen outside the library while
attending the rug hooker’s convention. We would like
to now recognize Stephanie Peach, a Plant Sciences student.
Stephanie not only helped the woman up, but also went to
the class and helped her gather her things. She then helped
the woman to her car so the woman could get home quickly.
Thank you Stephanie for your kindness, thoughtfulness and
proving one person can make a difference.
Lunch and Learn
Agriculture in a New Energy Paradigm
Presented by Mike Main
June 17 at 12:00p.m., Banting room 25
Everyone is welcome!
NSAC Local Alumni Divot &
Dine
Join the Executive of NSAC's Alumni Association, Arnold
Hagen and Dwane Mellish, as well as other alumni for an NSAC
Local Alumni Divot & Dine. Unwind from your
hectic week while catching up with former classmates and
other alumni.
What: Enjoy nine holes of golf, followed by a delicious
steak dinner (or chicken)
When: Friday, June 19th
Where: Riverrun Golf Club, North
River, NS
Cost: $30
To learn more click here.
Frozen Turkey Sale
The Atlantic Poultry Research Centre is selling frozen whole
turkey on June 19th from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at
the Atlantic Poultry Research Centre, 25 Farm Lane.
Average turkey weight is 3.5 to 4.5 kg. The price
is $4.00 per Kg for "A" turkey and $3.50
per Kg for utility turkey.
We cannot guarantee the exact weight of the turkeys until
the point of sale. Invoicing will only be for the weight
sold. All sales are to be cash or check, payable to NSAC.
Farewell to Michael Johnson
As many of you are already aware, Michael Johnson has accepted
a new position with the Department of Immigration as Director
of Programs.
In recognition of his many years of dedicated service to
the Department of Agriculture, we are planning a "Bon
Voyage" in the Riverview Room,
Jenkins Hall on Wednesday, June 24th at 3:00 p.m.
Mike has worked with many people outside our department,
so please feel free to extend this invitation to others
as well.
Please join us in wishing Mike all the best in his new
position.
NSAC Graduation Events to Attend
The Awards office is currently organizing NSAC representation
at various upcoming high school graduation events. If you
are interested in representing NSAC at any of the graduation
events listed below, please notify Sandra Murphy, Awards
Office, 893-7900 or email smurphy@nsac.ca
. Thank you.
To view events listing click
here.
Retirement Celebration for Karen
Stratton
The Department of Environmental Science invites you to
a reception for Karen Stratton, who will retire the end
of June. This celebration will be held in Room 220
of the Cox Institute on Thursday, July 9 from 2:30 - 4:30
p.m.
To read more click here.
Update on Former President Hicks
Former NSAC President Philip Hicks has accepted the position
of Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, at Lakehead University
effective July 1, 2009. Dr. Hicks recently returned from
the United Arab Emirates where he was Principal of the Dubai
Men's Higher College of Technology since 2007. Dr. Hicks
was President of NSAC from 2004-7.
NSAC Research Professor named to
Next Generation of Leaders in Equipment Engineering for
Plant Production
Congratulations to Dr. Qamar Zaman on his invitation to
participate as one of 19 next generation leaders in the
Section III, Equipment Engineering for Plant Production,
of the International Commission of Agricultural Engineering
special meeting in Hannover, Germany this November. Dr.
Zaman is one of two Canadians named to the list which includes
machinery experts from 12 countries. The event will bring
together the profession's future leaders so that they can
together learn the current state-of-the-art and build relationships
with their colleagues from around the world.
Thanks NSAC Science Mentors
An important part of our long-term recruitment strategy
is relationship building with our local, key feeder schools.
A number of our staff and faculty have taken on the role
of Science Mentors to Biology 12 at South Colchester Academy.
“This mentorship has worked very well for my advanced
students as well as those who have done science fair projects
this year,” says teacher Gaye MacDonald, a M.Sc. alumnus.
Thanks to all who have volunteered. A complete list of
who can be viewed here.
Photo of the Week
Recruitment represents at UPEI.
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