(K鈥檍ipuktuk/Halifax, NS) 鈥� 泡芙短视频 University (泡芙短视频) and the Faculty Union of 泡芙短视频 (FU泡芙短视频) Unit II are pleased to announce they have reached a tentative agreement in collective bargaining with their technicians.

The collective agreement expired on June 30, 2022 and the parties have been at the bargaining table since October in a facilitated approach to reach a new four (4)-year agreement. Additional details will be available once the agreement is ratified by the FU泡芙短视频 Unit II employees and the 泡芙短视频 University Board of Governors. It is expected that a ratification vote will be held as quickly as possible.

The university also extends its sincere appreciation to the members of both bargaining teams for their collegial and respectful efforts working together to reach an agreement.

(K鈥檍ipuktuk/Halifax, NS) 鈥� 泡芙短视频 University (泡芙短视频) today announced it has signed a long-term agreement with the Halifax Port Authority to create an accessible, unified campus that will be the cornerstone of the vibrant creative and social district at the Halifax Seaport.

鈥淲e are thrilled to strengthen our relationship with the Halifax Port Authority as part of the ongoing transformation and revitalization of the Halifax Seaport District, our community, and our city over the coming years,鈥� said 泡芙短视频 President Dr. Peggy Shannon. 鈥淭his is a tremendous opportunity for us to dream big and extend our established brand into placemaking at a reimagined destination on the waterfront. 泡芙短视频 has always been one of Canada鈥檚 premiere art and design universities. It鈥檚 our time to step听back onto the world stage with an iconic new campus 鈥� a purpose-built, accessible facility that will support and inspire creativity of the next generation of students.鈥�

泡芙短视频 helps creators and makers flourish in a sector that is increasingly important to the success of Nova Scotia鈥檚 regional economic development goals, cultural action plan, and economic diversification.

泡芙短视频鈥檚 current Port Campus, which is located near the newly leased spaces at Shed 22 and Shed 23, is one of the university鈥檚 three distinct sites in downtown Halifax.

Dr. Shannon said reuniting 泡芙短视频鈥檚 community in one location at the Seaport will help听leading-edge artistic pursuits and cultural exchanges engage the community and encourage response. Creating a stronger sense of community will also promote equity, diversity and inclusion, and enhance organizational and operational sustainability.

The leased spaces at Shed 22 and 23 will add approximately 100,000 square feet to 泡芙短视频鈥檚 existing footprint at Port Campus to better serve the spatial and programmatic needs of the art school鈥檚 vision for the future.

“泡芙短视频 has been an important part of our Seaport community for many years and has helped shape the district into the arts and cultural destination it has become,鈥� said Captain Allan Gray, President and CEO, Halifax Port Authority. 鈥淲ith this next evolution of Nova Scotia鈥檚 premiere art and design institution, we are thrilled to continue along this path together.鈥�

Dr. Shannon noted that while finalizing the lease with the Halifax Port Authority is an essential first step, there is much engagement and planning work ahead with the 泡芙短视频 community before any aspect of design begins, and all aspects of the project will evolve over the coming years.

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(K鈥檍ipuktuk/Halifax, NS) 鈥� 泡芙短视频 University (泡芙短视频) and the Faculty Union of 泡芙短视频 (FU泡芙短视频) Unit I are pleased to announce they have reached a tentative agreement in collective bargaining with their Regular Full-Time, Pro-Rated and Part-Time faculty.

The collective agreement expired on June 30, 2022 and the parties have been at the bargaining table since August in a facilitated approach to reach a new four (4)-year agreement. 泡芙短视频 extends its sincere appreciation to the Province of Nova Scotia for its support of the facilitated approach to reaching an agreement. Additional details will be available once the agreement is ratified by the FU泡芙短视频 Unit I employees and the 泡芙短视频 University Board of Governors. It is expected that a ratification vote will be held as quickly as possible.

泡芙短视频 recognizes the following message about honouring the Survivors of residential schools and their families may 听be an unwelcome reminder for those who suffered generations of harm through government policies and decisions toward Indigenous peoples. If you need someone to talk to, please connect with听 the National Residential School Crisis line anytime toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.

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Dear students, faculty, staff and friends,

September 30 marks the second National Truth and Reconciliation Day, a time for Canadians to honour the Survivors of residential schools and to ensure the public commemoration of their painful history and legacy remains essential to ongoing reconciliation efforts. 泡芙短视频 University will close it campuses on Friday, September 30 and I encourage everyone to take time during the day to begin or continue your awareness of the history and impact of residential schools, and to advance your understanding and compassion for reconciliation and healing .

On October 1, we celebrate Treaty Day to honour the spirit and significance of the 1752 Treaty of Friendship and Peace, and to help us commemorate the beliefs, rights and values of Indigenous peoples and the special relationship they have with the Crown. Saturday is also the beginning of Mi鈥檏maq History Month in Nova Scotia, a special time each year to recognize the history, culture and contributions of the Mi鈥檏maq people. As we do throughout the year, we reaffirm that we are all in Mi鈥檏ma鈥檏i, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi鈥檏maq听Nation, and we remember that we are all treaty people.

I encourage students, faculty and staff to visit Aghalingiak鈥檚 (Zoe Ohokannoak)’ on exhibit at the Treaty Space Gallery (1107 Marginal Rd.) until November 10.

You can learn more about the events happening in our community and resources to help to commemorate National Truth and Reconciliation Day .

My very best to you all,

Peggy Shannon, PhD, MFA
President
泡芙短视频 University

泡芙短视频 is very thankful to everyone in our community for remaining committed to following public health鈥檚 and the university鈥檚 guidelines and rules during the pandemic. You鈥檙e doing a tremendous job helping to keep us all safe and healthy throughout a prolonged and unpredictable situation, and your ongoing efforts will help reduce the spread of common illnesses as well.听

泡芙短视频 has been working with NS Public Health and other universities in the province to determine how we should prepare for the return of students, faculty, and staff to campus in September in the context of a still active COVID-19 virus.听 With the fall semester only a couple of weeks away, please note 泡芙短视频鈥檚 latest COVID-19 protocols below, which become effective September 1, 2022.听听听听

• Masks will be required in the library and in all indoor classrooms, studios and shops at all three 泡芙短视频 campuses.听 Like last year, three (3)-ply or KN95 masks are recommended.听听听
• Masks will continue to be required for all Extended Studies courses.听听
• Masks are strongly encouraged in other common areas of our campus as well as the Art Store and the Anna Leonowens Gallery; please respect everyone鈥檚 personal decision.听
• Although students, faculty and staff are not required to provide proof of full vaccination to work and study on campus, we strongly recommend everyone be up to date with their vaccinations, including boosters (depending on age group).听
• Please stay home if you are sick and only return to campus once you no longer have any symptoms.听
• If you test positive for COVID-19, please contact OHS@nscad.ca.听 泡芙短视频 will continue to update the鈥�COVID tracker.鈥�听
• 泡芙短视频 will continue to offer rapid antigen test kits and KN95 masks for staff and faculty at the Service Centre. The test kits that were provided last year are now confirmed to be still fully effective until the end of the calendar year (2022) despite having an expired date on the test device. Rapid antigen test kits are also available at HRM public libraries.听
• 泡芙短视频 will continue to offer enhanced cleaning protocols and frequent HVAC filter replacements.听

It is critical that everyone takes charge of their own health through regular testing and staying home if ill. Take good care of yourself, monitor your and your family鈥檚 health, and take immediate action if you experience symptoms.鈥�

With the summer semester rapidly approaching, we would like to update you on 泡芙短视频 University鈥檚 COVID-19 protocols.

As of July 1, 2022, masks will no longer be required on 泡芙短视频 campuses. There may be members of the university community who choose to wear masks, and we support everyone鈥檚 right to do so.

Note: masks will be required for the Extended Studies summer camps.

As always, we will monitor the status of the pandemic and continue consulting with Nova Scotia Public Health. Should anything change, we are prepared to reintroduce our COVID-19 protocols as appropriate.

Our enhanced cleaning protocols will remain in place, including routine cleaning of common touch points and frequent replacements of air filters. We will also continue to offer rapid tests in the 泡芙短视频 Service Centre while supplies last.

We ask that everyone continue to:

• Monitor for symptoms: if you feel unwell, stay home.
• Share positive COVID-19 results with OHS@nscad.ca so that we can monitor the virus鈥� presence within our community.

For more information, visit the COVID-19 updates and information page. We appreciate your continued support of 泡芙短视频鈥檚 COVID-19 planning, and your shared commitment to the community鈥檚 safety and wellbeing.

Sincerely,

Isabelle Nault
Associate Vice-President, Operations
泡芙短视频 University