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NSAC Alumni - Embracing their World
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Thrill of the Race a Rush for Young Driver Ben Hollingsworth Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a harness racing driver? To sit in a race bike with your feet high in the stirrups when the starting gate swinging into motion? Ben Hollingsworth, a second-year Nova Scotia Agricultural College student, did and now he's living the dream. More... |
NSAC's Co-President Retires
 NSAC Co-President and Vice President Administration, Dr. Bernie MacDonald retired after 18 years of service to the university on May 4th.
Dr. MacDonald began his career at NSAC in 1994 as Vice Principal Administration. In cooperation with other senior administrative officers he has been responsible for the delivery of a broad range of financial, human resources and facilities management at NSAC.
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Several NSAC Alumni Honoured by NSIA Three outstanding alumni were recently honoured by the NSIA at their annual Honours & Awards banquet in Truro.  Kathryn Bremner (Class of '03 & '09) was named as NSIA's Young Agrologist for her dedication to the N.S. Environmental Farm Plan Program as lead coordinator and for her position as Chair of the Articling Agrologists program and NMP committee with NSIA.
An outstanding agriculture extension worker, Lori Kittilsen (Class of '90), was presented NSIA's CA Douglas award for her drive for continued education for self-improvement and to further the development of agriculture in N.S. Lori is currently pursuing a Certificate in Adult Education from St.FX University Described by his peers as a professional man of integrity and leadership, Bob Adams (Class of '66), received NSIA's Distinguished Life Member award. Bob's career as a professional agrologist, was full of success working in agricultural finance, extension, management and administration.
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NSAC Faculty and Staff Honoured for Teaching and Research ExcellenceTwo of NSAC's finest were honoured in April for teaching and research excellence as part of the university's annual awards program. "Our students and research partners benefit so much from the great work done by our teaching and research staff", said Dr. Leslie MacLaren, NSAC Co-president & Vice President Academic, "It's a privilege and pleasure to work with such talented individuals as Sarah and Raj. We are proud of their accomplishments."
Sarah Gatti-Yorke, Department of Plant and Animal Sciences, earned the NSAC Technician Award for Achievement in Teaching. Dr. Balakrishnan Prithiviraj was selected by his peers to be this year's recipient of the NSAC Research Award. More...
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You are Invited to a Very Special Evening...
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Alumni Association Annual General Meeting
The AGM of the Alumni Association will take place Friday, June 8 at 12 noon. The meeting will be held in the CA Douglas Boardroom, Cumming Hall, NSAC. All are invited to attend! For more information contact ajohnson@nsac.ca or 902-893-6022. |
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Upcoming Events
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June 8
Alumni Association AGM
June 12
NSAC Country Fair
July 19
Open House
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