THE INFORMER PAGE 5 APRIL 28, 1992 Orient ’93 China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam ... sound exotic enough for you? Orient ’93 is beginning to take shape. We (the planning committee) would like to share our ideas with those of you who have expressed an interest in joining the tour. A variety of activities are being contemplated, ranging from visiting the Great Wall of China and the Grand Palace in Bangkok, to tours and presentations at educational institutions, to swimming in tropical waters at a beach resort. The 18 - 21 day trip will take place about the third week in May, 1993. Arrangements for the tour are being negotiated with Cultural Tours of Vancouver. The cost of the trip will be ap- proximately $4300. The trip will be considered as one-third educational and two-thirds pleasure, and all participants will be required to consider their time away from the College accordingly. An information meeting will be held on Thursday, April 30 from noon - 1:30 p.m. in Room C148, at which time we will present the package, and you will have an opportunity to re- spond. Anyone interested in joining the tour should plan to attend. The Informer Editor: Elizabeth Rains ‘Contributing Editor: Jane Hamilton Send all correspondence to: The Informer c/o Public Relations, Capilano College, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3HS5. Telephone 986-1911, local 2088. The Informer is produced by the Capilano College Public Relations Department. Its intent is to provide news and features of interest to the College community. Your submissions are welcome, but please be aware that space limitations may prevent publication. Material may be edited for brevity and clarity. You can reach the editor at loc. 2088 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. MAY 26 ISSUE: Deadlines Photos - Tues. May 12 Articles - Mon. May 18 JUNE 30 ISSUE Photos: - Tues. June 16 Articles - Mon. June 22 _HealthStyles _ Tips for a Safe Summer in the Sun Skin cancer is one of Canada’s fastest growing cancers and in B.C., the rate of non-melanoma cancers will double by the end of the century. During the past 15 years, incidents of melanoma have increased more than 100 per cent. Those most at risk are children and young people who spend their time at the beach or in the mountains where the exposure to harmful ultra-violet radiation is increased. While boating or skiing, remember you are double exposed to ultra-violet light from above and below. 1. Keep sun exposure to a minimum especially between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. when the rays are most intense. 2. Beware of clouds. Sun penetrates through light cloud, fog, and haze. 3. Beware of reflective surfaces. Double the risk from sand, snow, concrete, and water. 4. Cover up! Wear a hat, long sleeves, and pants during prolonged exposure. 5. Use a sunscreen. SPF 15 or more with UVA and UVB sunblock. 6. Extra protection for children, who are particularly vulner- able. Sunscreen is needed for babies six months and over. 7. Avoid tanning salons and sunlamps. Can cause premature aging of skin and increase risk of skin cancer. 8. Examine your skin, and your children’s too. Check regularly for any changes in moles, freckles, or skin discol- ourations. Share your knowledge about safety in the sun with your family and friends. Summer Hours Health Services will be closed for the summer on Thursday, May 14 and will re-open for the fall term on August 17. During the summer, first aid coverage will be available by calling Switchboard, “0”. They will contact the nearest first aid attendant. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and weekends, as required.