Letter from The President
As courses wind down and the weather warms up, hope indeed springs
eternal in the Department of Nutritional Sciences (DNS). I always find
the turn of the season to be a good time for reflection, and reviewing
the incredible accomplishments of the department always makes me
proud to call myself a DNSer.
When I became President of the Nutritional Sciences Graduate Student
Association (NSGSA) last summer, I was extremely excited to work
with a dedicated student council with such a strong history of
excellence. My experience this past year has only reaffirmed my
suspicion that the DNS student body is one of the most vibrant,
welcoming and tight-knit communities in all of UofT. Interacting with
students and faculty at various social events and recreational activities
has been a highlight of my time with the NSGSA. Facilitating
communication and encouraging the development of common interests
among fellow graduate students is one of the top priorities of the
student council, and it has been truly rewarding to see this come to
fruition this academic year.
Of course, none of this success would be possible without the
extremely hard work of the NSGSA representatives. Working with
such an enthusiastic and devoted group of student council reps has
been an experience I will never forget. I would like to thank all of you
for your hard work and contributions to enhancing the student
experience in the DNS. I have made many strong friendships within
the council, and I look forward to continuing to work with all of you in
the future. I strongly encourage all graduate students to get involved
and help continue to make the DNS the great place that it is– I think
you’ll find that it will greatly enhance your own experience as a
graduate student.
Finally, I want to thank the NutriNews Editorial Committee for all their
efforts in putting this newsletter together. I hope you enjoy reading
about our departmental events and some of the remarkable
achievements of DNS students this past year.
Good luck with your studies and enjoy the spring weather!
Joseph Jamnik
NSGSA President
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