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APRIL 28, 1992

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Thursday, April 30

The Clay and Textile Arts program is holding an information
meeting, 7 - 9 p.m. in Room A117. See students’ work on
display and learn about this program which includes courses in
ceramics, weaving, textile surface design, drawing, design, and
visual literacy. Call loc. 2911 for more information.

Monday, May 11

Persons with Disabilities: Building Awareness. This interac-
tive workshop day will explore the barriers and issues facing
persons with disabilities. Sponsored by the Faculty Development
Committee. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Coffee at 8:30. North-east
cafeteria.

Cross-College Assessment Meeting, 1 p.m. Room H501. (see
article, page 3 for details.)

Wednesday, May 13

Learning Communities: Integrated Approaches to Teaching
and Learning. Learning communities are curricular structures
that link instructors from different disciplines around common
themes or questions. They give greater coherence to the curricu-
lum and provide students and faculty with a vital sense of shared
inquiry. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Room A117. Coffee 8:30 a.m.
Sponsored by Faculty Development.

Thursday, May 14

Learning Communites at Capilano College. With Cap College
faciliators to lead the discussion, interested faculty, staff and
administrators will consider ways to implement interdisciplinary
learning communities at the College. Participants are encouraged
to register for both days, May 13 and 14. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Coffee at 8:30 a.m. Room A117. Sponsored by Faculty Develop-
ment.

Tuesday, May 19

What can the Counselling Department do for you? Dealing
with psychological distress among students. The workshop will
address three major signs of distress: stress, depression, and
suicidal thinking/behaviour. Guidelines will be provided around
how to respond effectively to requests for help, whether direct or
indirect. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Coffee at 8:30 a.m. Room A117.
Sponsored by Faculty Development.

Wednesday, May 20

Overcoming Student passivity: The Active Learning Antidote
will explore the research basis for active learning and offer a
variety of concrete strategies for getting students involved in dis-
cussions, group work, and other interactive activities. 9 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Coffee at 8:30 a.m. Room A117. Sponsored by
Faculty Development.

Thursday, May 21

See the defending Gold Medal champions from the Common-
wealth of Independent States, formerly the Soviet Union, take on
the National teams from Canada, Mexico and China in the Pac-
Rim Classic Tournament, May 21 - 22 at the Capilano College
Sportsplex. Tickets are $5 to $15, available at the Sportsplex.

Learning Styles and the Multicultural Classroom will help
faculty develop techniques for teaching students from a variety
of cultural backgrounds with a focus on First Nations learners. 9
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Coffee at 8:30 a.m. Room A117. Sponsored by
Faculty Development.

Monday, May 25 to Thursday, May 28

Instructional Skills Workshop. This is an intensive 24-hour
workshop conducted by college instructors for college instruc-
tors. Topics include presentation skills, curriculum design,
lesson planning, evaluation techniques, and classroom manage-
ment. Space is limited. Room to be announced. Sponsored by
Faculty Development.

Cl e fi |
FOR RENT: :
Furnished house available from August 1992 to end of June or
July 1993 for $1500/month (plus deposit). This includes 3
bedrooms up, 1 down; two gas fireplaces, 2-1/2 baths, carport,
large fenced back yard. Located 1/2 block from park, 3 blocks

from elementary school and 1/2 block from bus stop on a quiet
crescent in North Vancouver. Call 929-0342 after 6 p.m.

Lonsdale & 15th, 1 bdrm, view, wrap-around balcony, non-
smokers, June 1, $675, 984-6763

FOR SALE:

1986 Honda Civic. 4 door sedan. Burgundy. Spare set of snow
tires, complete with rims. 120,000 kilometres, highway driving.
$5,500 0.b.0. Call Chris at 856-8120.

1984 Toyota Tercel, standard, original owner, 65,000 km,
excellent condition, loc. 2965 or 435-8982