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the Volume X, No. 1 (our 278th issue!) January 11, 1988

informer

Staff PD awards given

Two recipients have been announced for professional development awards funded by an anonymous gift to the College. The gift of $250 was specified to be awarded to a support staff employee who, having made an outstanding contribution to the College, wished to engage in a professional development activity, and the management adjudication committee split the award between two worthy recipients.

Marjorie Croft, from Business Management, will be attending a one day “Executive Skills for Women” seminar. And Lynne Kroetlinger (Natural Sciences) will be taking an evening English course this spring as a prerequisite to study in U.Vic’s “Diploma in Public Sector Management” prograrn. Congratulations, both.

Janssens to carry Olympic Torch

Filling out 97 forms paid off for Robyn Janssens from Audio Visual, who was selected last spring as an Clympic Torch bearer. Janssens will be running her one kilometer section in Aldergrove on Monday, January 25 at 8:00 a.m.

“Years ago | had opportunities to participate in sports but was unable to because of an injury,” said Janssens. “This is the thrill of a lifetime. To be able to participate in the Olympic promotion is the nice part about it.”

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Speier compiles Peace Guide

Sociology instructor Matthew Speier has just completed a major project—the compilation and editing of a 783 page curriculum guide for ACCC entitled “Canadian Peace and World Order Studies: A Curriculum Guide.” This unique project is intended to offer educators the opportunity to develop a truly global understanding of today’s complex social, political and economic realities, and provides concrete suggestions, reading lists, and bibliographies.

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Doug Jardine is inviting you toa

Gourmet Coffee Break,

on Thursday, January 21

Drop in to room H401 any time between 10:00 and 11:00 am and sample ¢ mini-cinnamon buns ¢ Gourmet Coffees - Mocha java, Irish cream, Swiss chocolate e Specialty Teas * and for those who wish to avoid the “buzz”, Decaf. Coffee

For those who are unable to attend this gourmet coffee break, future breaks will be scheduled at different times (afternoon) and on

different days.

N.Shore residents surveyed re Cap

Following is an overview of a recent survey conducted by Mciniyre and Mustel Research Associates. The survey was done by telephone in October and polled aititudes of North Shore residents toward Capilano College. Breakdowns were done by gender, age, area of residence (North vs West Van.), education completed, employment Status, and whether or not they had taken a course at Capilano. If you are interested in more detailed information, contact Bev Greene in Public Relations, 2903.

Overall, North Shore residents have a quite positive perception of Capilano Coilege. Its location, cost of

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