NSAC
Monthly Media Relations Report
May 2009

Events

Convocation, May 1
Media Results:
May 1:
• included in local radio (Big Dog and Cat Country) morning news and traffic reports
• Truro Daily News arrived prior to the event to interview Shauna Berkvens, Valedictorian. Additional photos where taken of graduands as they dressed in their robes and lined up for the processional
• Truro Daily News returned later during the ceremony for more photographs and to speak to graduates after they were conferred
• The Chronicle Herald did not attend, but did call for details on the day of the event
May 2:
• Truro Daily News feature including student profile (Shauna Berkvens), photos and a wrap-up of the event
• Truro Daily News posted online photo gallery from the event
• The Chronicle Herald, two articles – (1) Jeff and Debra Moore, Honourary Doctorate recipients (2) graduate Allison Walsh.

Community Garden Opening, May 23
Media Results:
May 24
• The Chronicle Herald, article and photo
May 26
• Truro Daily News, feature and two photo

Chute Centre Opening, May 27
Media Results:
May 28
• Truro Daily News article
May 29
• Academica Group gave mention in their Daily Top 10

Media Inquiries

• article (written by us) and picture published in Education for Life – New Brunswick Edition (distribution: 35,000)
• The Coast interviewed Dr. Alan Fredeen for an article on local organic milk - expected publication: June 25

Other Media Mentions

• “Greenhouse renos slated for NSAC”, Truro Daily News, May 1
• “Government acts to advance Canadian fisheries and aquaculture research,” Growfish - Gippsland Aquaculture Industry Network, May 20 and PR-USA.net, May 23

Alumni in the Media

• Meredith Leier – “Port Williams news,” The Kings County Register, May 1
• Barton Cutton – “Cutten seeks PC nomination in Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley,” Truro Daily News, May 6 and “Barton Cutten third Tory candidate to seek Taylor’s seat,” Truro Daily News, May 7
• Greg Gerrit – “Gerrits are NSIA’s Outstanding Farm Family,” Farm Focus, May 21