Daily Bulletin, Wednesday, September 7, 1994 NEW STUDENTS got a lively welcome to Waterloo at the noontime pep rally yesterday. "My favourite moment," an informant says, "occurred when President Downey had the house lights turned on so that he could 'see the leaders of tomorrow'. In terms of cheering, though, Peter Hopkins had the crowd going most, with chants of 'Waterloo' in answer to loaded questions like 'What's the #1 university in Canada?' Stephen Codrington also had a good line. As he was encouraging the various frosh groups to not work against each other, he said something like, 'After all, if you're looking for someone to pick on, there's always Western.'" Orientation continues. Today has been dubbed "faculty day", with activities like the English Language Proficiency Examination in most faculties, the dean's breakfasts in AHS, science, math and environmental studies, and other gatherings designed to introduce students to professors. Tonight, of course, come more social events, including something in ES that's dubbed the Big Banana Trip. Conrad Grebel College holds its "all-college convocation" at 4:30 today. INTERNATIONAL students are invited to a one-day orientation event tomorrow, Thursday, in Davis Centre room 1302. Things start at 9 a.m. Says Darlene Ryan of the international student office: "Come to find out information on services provided, meet new friends, go on a campus tour, and more." Her office can be reached at ext. 2814 for more information. REGISTRATION continues in the Physical Activities Complex, with arts students scheduled to sign in this morning, environmental studies and independent studies students this afternoon. Course drop and add centres are in full swing now. The arts and ES centre, on the second floor of Needles Hall, is doing a roaring business. For engineers, the centre is in Carl Pollock Hall room 1320B; for math students, Math and Computer 5158; for science students, Biology 1 room 266. OVER THE AIR: Two local radio stations thought to be popular with students are broadcasting this message repeatedly this week: The Alcohol Use and Education Committee of the University of Waterloo congratulates all first-year university students as they take their initial steps towards a degree and a career in their chosen field. Being away from home for the first time is exciting. It brings independence and responsibility -- like knowing that excessive drinking can stop students from achieving their goals. If you drink, drink safely and don't drive. For information in safe drinking call the University of Waterloo counselling services or the Bacchus rep at the Federation of Students office. VOLUNTEERS WANTED: The local Volunteer Action Centre is listing these opportunities this week: Parent support: An isolated female parent is in desperate need of a mature friend and confidant. The volunteer does need to be comfortable with epilepsy and obesity. The parent does have excellent social skills and is a pleasure to work with. Training will be provided before visits begin. Two to four hours a week for nine months to a year is the time commitment required. Listing 021-973 Sledge hockey volunteers: Sledge hockey is a winter sport that physically challenged and able-bodied individuals can enjoy on an equal basis. Participants sit on specially-designed sleighs equipped with blades and use ice picks to propel themselves across the ice. We require volunteers who can assist in the safe transfer of participants onto sleds and encourage individual involvement. The Saturday event begins October 15 and runs until March 18, from 1 to 1:50 p.m. Listing 047-208 The VAC can be reached at 742-8610. Chris Redmond Information and Public Affairs, University of Waterloo 888-4567 ext. 3004 credmond@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca