Upcoming Events

Kids Discovery Camps
July 6- August 21

Open House
July 23

NSAC Alumni & Staff BBQ
July 23

Eastlink Agri-Golf Classic
July 24

NSAC Forums

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

Thank You

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their professionalism and efforts shown to me during my time as Minister of Agriculture. It has been my pleasure to serve with you in the interest of agriculture in the province of Nova Scotia. I wish each of you continued success and happiness in the days ahead.

Many happy regards,
Hon. Mark A. Parent

Upcoming Seminar

New fruit crops under development at the University of Saskatchewan and their potential for the Maritimes.
By Dr. Bob Bors, Department of Plant Science, University of Saskatchewan.
Room: COX 138
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Dr. Bors heads the fruit breeding program at the University of Saskatchewan. He will give an overview of his breeding program but will emphasize Haskap (Blue honeysuckles/ Lonicera caerulea), dwarf sour cherries, and interspecific strawberries. He is currently spending a month in the Maritimes to gather L. caerulea (also known as L. villosa) as part of his sabbatical.

Recruitment Update

As you maybe aware, we have been quite active this month with finishing up school visits and independent tours on campus. There have been many schools visited over the past few weeks and again, I thank all who participate in helping us.

I would like to remind campus that all tours are filtered through Recruitment, as we have had a few schools on site without being advised and without proper delivery of a planned activity. We do not give tours to grade nine or lower for Recruitment purposes, but do work with the departments to deliver a tour to lower grades for PR purposes. If a school arrives on campus without prior notice, we cannot change our schedule to accommodate the group - at any time. If you are arranging a tour or activity on your own, please allow Recruitment the courtesy of knowing when there is a group on campus so there are no more surprise visits.

Thanks,
Monica, Janet and Ashley

Farewells

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.

Amy Ross

Please join Financial Services, second floor Cumming Hall, Wednesday June 24th from 2:30 – 4:00p.m. for a reception to wish Amy Ross all the best in her new position with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Amy will start her new challenges on July 2 in her new office in New Glasgow. Amy has been in Financial Services as the Research Accountant since August 2005. Financial Services staff will miss Amy’s knowledge of research and her cheerful willingness to offer assistance. Please join us at the reception and in wishing Amy's all the best in her future endeavors.

Karen Stratton

The Department of Environmental Science invites you to a reception for Karen Stratton, who will retire at the end of June. This celebration will be held in Room 220 of the Cox Institute on Thursday July 9, 2009 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Please join us in wishing Karen all the best in her future endeavors.

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Photo of the Week

On Friday June 5, International Student Coordinators and Program Managers from Nova Scotia and parts of New Brunswick gathered at NSAC for a one-day work session. This is the second time NSAC has taken the lead to promote the regional meetings. Topics discussed focused on a number of common issues and concerns. It was a great day to network and look at avenues of cooperation. Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Patterson joined the group in the afternoon for a discussion on program, course and cooperation opportunities.

In attendance:
Paula Barry (MSVU), Teresa Inacio (Dal), Ysaac Rodriguez (SMU), Margaret Wood (Dal), Nicolle Bowes (MSVU), Elaine Delaney (CBU), and Adam Christie (Mount A)