NSAC Alumni e-News


February, 2011
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Greetings!

The Alumni e-News is for keeping alumni and friends of NSAC up-to-date with news from the university including important announcements, student and alumni achievements, athletic news and upcoming events. 
NSAC Alumni - Embracing their World 

  

This is a corrected version of the March e-News, due to a text error in the previous version. We apologize for this error and for the confusion of sending two versions of the e-News.   


Bishop Family
Geoff and Jennifer Bishop 

  

An alumni profile has been posted on NSAC's website. Visit http://nsac.ca/alumni/profiles/ to read about Geoff (Class of '95) and Jennifer(Class of '96) Bishop.

 

News


PhonePhone Campaign 2011 

  

NSAC students are spending their evenings, this week, on the phones in the Development & External Relations office. Students are calling alumni and friends seeking financial support for NSAC's annual appeal.

 

We hope you are able to talk to our students and give as generously as you are able!  

Community Engagement Survey

  

surveyNSAC alumni have a very good reputation for their support of community initiatives, both close to home and within the broader agricultural community. We are proud of that and would like to know more about your community engagement!

 

We hope you will take a few moments to fill out our survey by clicking here.

Beck and Fulton take on new Roles with the Canadian Young Farmers Forum    

Justin Beck (Class of '08), of North Kingston, NS, was elected earler this month as the new chairman of the Canadian Young Farmers Forum.   

Heather Fulton (Class of '03), of Stewiacke, NS, replaces Beck's previous role as NS/NL director on the CYFF. More... 

Tax Forms

  
If you attended NSAC in 2010, your T2202A Tax Form (tuition receipt) is now available on your Web Advisor account.
  
If you have problems with your Web Advisor account, please contact the Registrar's office at 902-893-6722.
Events

Come Ski With Us!

 

Lake Louise

Calling all NSAC alumni in Alberta:

 

NSAC alumni are gathering for a day on the slopes in Lake Louise, Alberta on Sunday, March 13th. If you are interested in this alumni event contact Alisha at alumni@nsac.ca or 902-893-6022. Families are also welcome.

 

A non-skiing evening will follow for those who do not ski. Please also contact Alisha if you are interested.

 

Hope to see you there!


NSAC Delivered Educational Component of Unique Farm Apprenticeship Program
 

 

FarmNSAC presented certificates of achievement to the first class of a new farm technician apprenticeship program in PEI last week.

Developed in consultation with the PEI Trade Advisory Committee, this one-of-a-kind, three-year program combines classroom learning with on-farm experience, earning students a Certificate of Qualification in Farm Technician by the PEI Apprenticeship Section. More...

Bookbag to Briefcase Workshop

 

fashionshowEarlier this week, NSAC students had an opportunity to participate in a unique workshop hosted by the Development & External Relations office, as well as Enrollment Management.

 

The Bookbag to Briefcase workshop including a resume building component, networking and a dining etiquette session, complete with a formal dinner. A 'dress for success' fashion show, compliments of Elegant Steps and Sandy's Fashion for Men, concluded the evening.  

  

Photo: Fashion show models included Colette Wyllie (Class of '10), Alisha Johnson and Ashley Shepard (Class of '07). 

Athletics

Rick Russell Woodsmen Competition
Feb. 12
 

 

Woodsmen
Women's A - 1st at NSAC Competition - 2nd in CILA for the year.
 

Men's A - 2nd at NSAC Competition - 2nd in CILA for the year.

 

 

 

 

 

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Upcoming Events 

Lake Louise Ski Event Mar.13

 

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week Mar.13