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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. |
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William D. "Bill" Swetnam (Class of '56)
1935-2011
Earlier this week, NSAC was saddened to learn of the death of Bill Swetnam of Sheffield Mills, NS. Bill was the very deserving recipient of NSAC's Distinguished Alumni award in 2010, NSAC's most prestigious award.
Bill devoted his life to his family, community and agriculture. He will be truly missed.
Read Bill's obituary.
View Bill's Blue & Gold Awards citation. |
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Phase I of NSAC's TREEhouse reaches completion
 NSAC continues to be a leader in alternative energies and environmental sustainability issues with the completion of the first phase of its TREEhouse - an on-campus project to convert an older style split-level dwelling into an energy efficient and eco-friendly office space.
TREEhouse stands for Technology for the Responsible use of Energy and the Environment. The building now benefits from passive solar, recycled insulation, energy efficient lighting, recycled flooring and paint, recycled roofing materials and exterior siding produced from locally sourced wood products. Phase I of the three-phased project focused on the initial renovation to produce a useable space. More...
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NSAC Governance Transition Update
NSAC's transition from the Department of Agriculture to a more independent institution is a key strategic priority for NSAC and government. Transition implementation activities are ongoing as we move to establish NSAC as a separate legal entity.
NSAC employees will be designated after the end of semester allowing faculty and staff to conclude the academic year before transitioning to the new entity.
Many NSAC employees, students and alumni have provided feedback and suggestions about the NSAC transition through the recent NSAC interim president survey. This feedback is appreciated and is being used in developing selection criteria for the president, as well as to inform the process of staffing senior management positions in human resources, IT and finance.
Members of the Transition Board recently met with NSAC managers for discussion about transition and small group discussions held with employees in December also provided a forum for feedback and suggestions.
Frequently Asked Questions will continue to be updated and can be accessed at nsac.ca/governance. For further information please e-mail transition@nsac.ca.
Thank you for your continued support! |
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NSAC Opens First National Christmas Tree Research Centre
 The first, national Christmas Tree Research Centre dedicated to providing support and research to the Atlantic Christmas tree industry officially opened on March 12, 2011 at NSAC.
NSAC received nearly $2.4 million from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency's (ACOA's) Atlantic Innovation Fund over a five-year period to aid in the development of SMART Christmas trees or "A" grade trees with all the desirable attributes and technologies to control needle drop. More... |
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PEI Alumni Reception
Calling all Islanders!
NSAC alumni are gathering in Charlottetown, PEI and we hope you can come too!
When: Sunday, April 10
5 p.m.
Where: Outriders Cookhouse
345 Mount Edward Road, Charlottetown
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NSAC Alumni in Banff
A great group of alumni and family members gathered in Banff in March. Many enjoyed a day on the slopes at Lake Louise, followed by an apres ski reception with even more alumni. Thanks to everyone who attended!
Front: Abby Quintero (Class of '88), Diane Lutz, NSAC Co-President, Vice President Academic, Dr. Leslie MacLaren, Don Byers (Class of '63).
Back: Gerald Post (Class of '79), Dan Muir and Shawn Loo (Class of '10), Yvonne Thyssen-Post (Class of '80), Terry Lutz (Class of '68) and Allen Jess (Class of '61). |
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NSIA Curling Bonspiel
 NSIA's Curling Bonspiel was held on March 12, 2011 at the Truro Curling Club.
Taking home gold was an NSAC student team made up of Katherine Stirling, Mary Myketyn Driscoll, Nick Brown and Nathan Murray.
Second place was held by Dianne Fraser, Jeff Hoyle, Margie Tait and Paulette Tait. The bronze medal went home with Craig Curley (Class of '03), Monica Sani (Class of '04), Ashley Shepard (Class of '07) and Kent Loughead.
Picture: gold winners. |
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Athletic Awards 2011
Student athletes were honoured for their hard work at NSAC's 47th annual Athletic Awards Banquet on March 25th. View awards and recipients...
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Upcoming Events | |
Barley Party
April 7
PEI Alumni Reception
April 10
Convocation
May 6 |
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