U-PASS – YEA OR NA Y ? THE P l e a s e r e c y c l e t h i s Thursday, March 25, 2010 newspaper when you are Volume 47, Issue 23 finished with it. NUGGETYOUR STUDENT NEWSPAPER EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA NaNo IS NoW! NAIT unveils new diploma program in nanotechnology – story, page 4 NAIT photo THE ADJEY TOUCH NAIT Culinary students have a little fun while they learn during a recent visit to campus by Chef David Adjey, right. Chef Adjey’s time here was made possible by the institute’s Chef-in-Residence program. Story, page 2. 2 The Nugget Thursday, March 25, 2010 NEWS&FEATURES adjey adds his flavour By LINDA HOANg Assistant Issues Editor Last week, NAIT Culinary Arts students received a recipe for success as a celebrity chef stopped into the school for a week of guest teaching. Recognized from Iron Chef and Restaurant Makeover, Food Network celebrity chef David Adjey spent five days teaching Culinary Arts students, as part of NAIT’s Hokanson Chef-in- Residence program. Adjey was involved in various lecture ses- sions, discussing “Life as a Celebrity Chef” and how “Great Chefs are Great Communica- tors,” as well as teaching students in cooking labs ranging from desserts to soup and vegeta- ble labs, wine and food preparation and meat- cutting. Students also prepared a lunch service for 120 special guests using Adjey’s own recipes, cooking under his guidance. Adjey said the chance for students to learn from a celebrity chef through the Chef-in-Resi- dence program is a great experience for up-and- coming chefs. “Sometimes it’s a little bit easier to listen to it from someone that you recognize,” he said. “You know an instructor is an instructor and I was a student too you know, an instructor’s talking and you hear ‘wah wah wah.’ You’re not even hearing the words. But there’s cer- NAIT photo tain credibility for me just because I’ve been on Chef-in-Residence participant David Adjey delivers some of his culinary wisdom to NAIT students during a recent les- television.” son conducted by the nationally known chef. The Chef-in-Residence program debuted last year and is meant to bring in the world’s tate towards them, because you like the prod- student, says the chance to learn from Adjey what they can do.” top chefs to NAIT. uct that they make,” Adjey said. “Whether it’s a has been great for her and her classmates. Adjey will be travelling to restaurants The program offers a one-of-a-kind mentor- product on the screen or a product on the plate “I think it’s good for experience,” Kuelef across North America to film for his upcoming ing opportunity for culinary students. and it’s important that’s how we learn.” said. “[Celebrity chefs] have a lot of new ideas show on the Food Network, The Opener, which “Mentors are important because you gravi- Justine Kuelef, a first year Culinary Arts and I just think it’s good to show the students premieres this summer. NaITSa preps award dinner By Darylann HUTCHINgS resentatives, volunteers, SUDs (student security), NAITSA staff, Award – Volunteer of the Year Award and the NAIT Staff Award, NAIT’s Students Association is holding their annual Gala and some NAIT staff and VIPs (sponsors of the awards night. which recognizes an outstanding NAIT staff member who con- Dinner and Awards Night next month. The awards honour the D: Why is it important to have an event tributes and assists NAITSA in achieving its exceptional performance of individuals whose contributions like this? vision. have improved the quality of student life at NAIT. F: It is important to recognize our stu- As well, the Laurence Decore Award for NAITSA events coordinator Fe Maquinay helped answer a dents as they meet their goals and inspire Student Leadership is presented through the few common questions about NAITSA’s Gala evening. them to strive for continued success. Alberta Heritage Scholarship Foundation to Darylann: What is the awards night all about? D: How are the award recipients recognize post secondary students demon- Fe: This is a semi-formal event that is dedicated to students selected? strating outstanding dedication and leader- and their accomplishments throughout the school year. We also F: It depends on the award title. For ship to fellow students and their community. recognize NAIT staff that helped us make the year a fruitful one. example, for the Laurence Decore Award The Golden Gavel for Excellence in Stu- The event is completely free and includes dinner, awards, theatre – the committee has selected the recipients dent Governance is presented by NAITSA act and casino game show. based on their commitment in the areas of to a Senate member and the Golden Torch D: Why do you hold the event? student government, student societies, clubs Award is one of the most prestigious awards Fe: This is an annual event. We do this to thank the staff and or organization. presented by NAITSA to an executive recognize the students success, welcome the newly elected exec- D: What kind of things will be recog- member. utives and thank the outgoing executives. nized and why? The Gala Dinner and Awards Night will D: Who are some past winners? We have the Campus Clubs awards: be held on Tuesday, April 6, in the NAIT F: Last year the Golden Torch Award [went] to Brent Constan- Highest Single Fundraiser, Most Active gymnasium. tin (NAITSA’s past president), while the Golden Gavel for Excel- Fundraiser Club, Highest Income Statement Cocktails are at 6 p.m.; with dinner and lence in Student Governance [went] to Tim Abbott (past senator). Revenue for 2009/2010, the Giv’er Award, awards ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. D: Can anyone go to the gala? the Volunteer Award – Most Outgoing, Most Fe Maquinay The evening wraps up with a show and F: All senators, incoming and outgoing executives, club rep- Energetic, Most Hours, the Neil G. Hutton Organizer casino games, starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2010 NEWS AND features The Nugget 3 The Nugget Room E-128B 11762–106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2R1 Production Office 471-8866 www.thenuggetonline.com Editor-in-Chief Chris Carmichael-Powell [email protected] Issues Editor Ryan Flaherty [email protected] Assistant Issues Editor Linda Hoang [email protected] Sports Editor Taylor Pollmann [email protected] NAIT photo Dr. Roberta Bondar speaks to a large crowd at the Shaw Theatre on March 18. Assistant Sports Editor Garit Byington [email protected] Entertainment Editor Colleen Nuc Dr. Bondar lands at NaIT [email protected] By Darylann HUTCHINgS ber of programs. She talked about her own career, because of not being qualified. I have that piece Assist. Entertainment Editor Many NAIT students left the Shaw Theatre as well as women working in technology and how of paper. They would have to make another state- Kathy Le last Thursday digesting a lot of stories and facts it’s a growing and ever-lasting industry. ment, something like my being a woman.” [email protected] about space and more. “For women in technology, it’s one of the Colin Gerke, the winner of the Dr. Roberta Photo Editor Dr. Roberta Bondar hosted two speaking areas that they have not easily been able to access, Bondar “what inspires you” photo contest, sub- Raymond Ip engagements here at NAIT on March 18 as part of for many, many reasons,” Bondar said. mitted his winning photo of his 106-year-old [email protected] NAIT’s Women in Technology speaker series. “I think that having the opportunity for women great grandmother hitting a baseball on her birth- Production Manager Bondar has chosen diverse careers in her life- is very important.” day. Gerke won the chance to have dinner with Frank MacKay time from scientist, physician and astronaut to Bondar said she’s faced many problems Bondar before her keynote speech. Gerke brought photographer, author and entrepreneur. throughout her career because she is a woman try- his grandmother along for the evening. [email protected] Everything Bondar has done, she has done ing to work in the technology industry, but has You can read about Bondar on her website For advertising, call 471-8866 with passion and drive and she’s reached high persevered through it all. www.robertabondar.com or e-mail: [email protected] levels of success in all of her career choices. “There had certainly been a lot of gender You can also find out about The Roberta During her afternoon keynote, Bondar shared issues that I had to face [in my career],” she said. Bondar Foundation, which brings science and art Submissions encouraged: her inspiring message with students from a num- “Whenever someone doesn’t hire me, it cannot be together. [email protected] OpINION The deadline is noon on the last school day of the week. (All sub- missions must include your name and student ID number.) U-Pass booster makes case The opinions expressed by contribu- By JAMIE ANDERSON-REID tors to the Nugget are not necessarily The extension also allows for potential future col- student who holds a DATS or CNIB card, have shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or On this last day of voting, here’s a look at why laboration with St. Albert. Voting “Yes” will also a practicum outside the service areas or work for elected school representatives. the U-Pass can benefit a solid majority of NAIT likely result in immediate increased bus service to one of the three participating transit services, you students: NAIT, as it has for both the University of Alberta will have the opportunity to opt out of the U-Pass If you are not a transit user, the U-Pass presents and Grant MacEwan University.