Japan lecture cont.

"Contrary to popular impression, large
parts of Japan are sparsely populated,"
said Fitz-Earle. He and his family hiked
and toured through the Aso, Kuju, Kirishima
and Yakushima National Parks whose range
of scenery and vegetation reflects the
volcanic origins and subtropical climate
of the area. One visit included climbing
to the summit of 1935m Miyanoura-dake, the
highest mountain in Kyushu, which afforded
them the opportunity to see the native
monkeys, rhododendrons, and ancient
Cryptomeria trees of Yakushima.

They also saw the other side of Japan—
spreading modern agriculture and
urbanization. "The extensive network of
freeways and expressways that have been
developed in the last decade are

permanently altering the landscape there,” |

he said.

For the Japanese people, tradition is
still very important, and the Fitz-Earles
were able to view and participate in many

traditional activities such as pottery,
kendo, sumo wrestling, religious and public
holidays, and festivals. But, through the
university and elsewhere, they also saw
the modern Japan. "By joining in a variety
of events at the university, school and
elsewhere, and by talking to younger
Japanese, we were able to gain a lasting
impression of what it is like to be growing
up and living in an island nation of 125
million people," said Fitz-Earle.

Fitz-Earle's stay in Japan and research
was sponsored in part by assistance from
the Japan Society for the Promotion of

‘ Science, which fosters cooperation between
Japanese and foreign scientists. His
lecture on Thursday night at West Vancouver
Secondary is sponsored by the Natural
Sciences Division which is fostering
scholarship funds for outstanding science
students entering Capilano College. The
’ lecture starts at 7:45 pm and admission is
$3.50 prepaid, $4 at the door, or $10 per
family. Donations are tax deductible.

Store holds closing sale

Cap Corner, the student store, is holding
a clearance sale before they close for the
summer on April 15. They are also holding

a draw for a Cap College sweatshirt.

Best showing ever for Volleyball

The Blues Women's Volleyball Team placed
fifth this year in the National
Championships which we hosted and which
were held at SFU. According to Coach Joe
Iacobellis, "our team battled for two
hours against Red River Community College
from Manitoba to win the fifth game 16-14
for fifth place." The same day the Blues
also played amarathon match against Durham
College from Ontario, but came short of
fourth place by losing in the fifth game
15-12. "This is the best showing that a
Capilano College Volleyball team has had
in a national championship to date," said
Iacobellis. Team members were Moira Magee,
Jennifer Lidster, Susan Archibald, Gina
Boratto, Debby Kallenberger, Lori
Mayervich, Leah Frederiksen, Patricia Leeb
and Joanne Burleigh. Congratulations!

RM places 2nd in Canada

Eleven second year Retail Management
students placed a close second to New
Brunswick College in a National Student
Competition sponsored by the Retail Council
of Canada. The contest was entitled
"Technology and Retailing", and students
worked intensively for two months to
submit a video and paper presentation. The
Retail Council judges stated that the Cap
presentation "was one of the best in
coming to a direct conclusion on the
implications for retailers." The research
that was done may have a further use as
well—the B.C. Retail Merchants Association
may be using it for educating its large
membership this year. Congratulations

are in order for the students: Shelina
Cara, Debra Janoff, Missy Christiansen,
Eileen Chow, Lana Sam, Michele Perzylo,
Sophia Quan, Andrea Abramson, Eleanor
Makis, Rhona Eckhart, and Naline Khamisa.

Student holds show on Italy

Second year Commercial Art student Anna
Belluz is having an exhibition of her
black and white photographs at the Italian
Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan. The exhibit
is entitled "Images of Italy" and opened
on April 3. Bill Little, who rushed out to
to see it, rates the show as “excellent —
it really captures the atmosphere of
Italy."