Daily Bulletin, Tuesday, March 1, 1994

THE DAY OF MARCH has come, the month coming in more lamb-like than
lion-like.  Wonder what's happening in March?  Here's a reminder that
campus events are listed on UWinfo -- the listing is similar to the Gazette's
"Billboard" column but more up-to-date.  You can find it under "Events,
News and Weather" on the UWinfo main menu.

COOL LETTER:  UW president James Downey has provided a copy of his letter
to Toronto -- specifically to Joy Cohnstaedt, chair of the Ontario Council
on University Affairs -- with this university's reaction to the provincial
"framework on prevention of harassment and discrimination".  It's a short
and not particularly warm one:

	The University of Waterloo is committed to providing an
	educational and working environment that is free of harassment
	and discrimination.  To this end we have developed policies which
	describe the ideals to which we aspire, and which provide recourse
	for those who feel they have been harassed or unfairly discriminated
	against.

	In keeping with the University's collegial character, students, 
	staff, and faculty have participated in the development of these
	policies.  Periodically our policies are reviewed in light of
	changing circumstances and social consciousness, and we propose
	to continue this practice.  In response to the Minister's request,
	and consistent with the wishes of our academic senate, the 
	University will presently undertake a formal review of Policy 33
	(Ethical Behaviour).

	Notwithstanding our commitment to the development and 
	implementation of effective policies on harassment and 
	discrimination, the government's policy framework, as currently
	formulated, has raised serious concerns for many in this academic
	community.  The sweeping scope, encyclical style, and ambiguous
	terminology of the document have been perceived as presenting
	a threat to the principle of academic freedom.  It is our firm
	belief that effective policy development in this area, as in others,
	must recognize the importance of open academic discourse and
	inquiry, which have been and should remain a cornerstone of the
	university's role in society.

ON STAGE THIS WEEK:  UW's drama department presents "Agnes of God", a play
by John Peilmeier, Wednesday through Saturday.  It's described as "a play 
about mystery and miracles.  It is the story of a young nun, her Mother 
Superior, and a court psychiatrist.  A baby is found, strangled, in a 
waste paper basket and the young nun is accused of meurdering her own child.  
She is sent to the psychiatrist, who must decide if Agnes is mentally capable 
enought to stand trial.  The church, the study of the mind, and immaculate 
conception are all brought to trial in this emotionally charged and intriguing 
play."  Performances are at 8 p.m. each evening in the studio theatre,
Humanities room 180, and there's also a Saturday 2:00 matinee. Tickets are
$10, $8 students and seniors.

LIBRARY TERM LOANS: The libraries of UW and Wilfrid Laurier University have
announced that each university will offer term loan borrowing privileges to 
graduate students, faculty and staff of the other university.
Borrowers from UW who would like term loan privileges at WLU should 
register at the circulation desk on the main floor of the WLU library.  
Borrowers from WLU who would like term loan privileges at UW should 
register at the circulation desk of the Dana Porter Library, the Davis 
Centre Library, or the University Map and Design Library.

Books borrowed under this arrangement are subject to the lending library's
rules about due dates, overdue fines, and recalls.  Says the announcement: 
"This new service is offered on a trial basis and will be reviewed to 
determine its value and impact.  The desirability of inviting other 
universities to participate will also be explored." For more information: 
Susan Routliffe at UW (ext. 3312; liboff32@watserv1) or Linda Cracknell at 
WLU (884-1970 ext. 3413; lcrackne@mach1.wlu.ca).

TAX SEMINAR:  The international taxation office in Ottawa will present a
seminar for international students at UW on March 17, says Darlene Ryan of
the international student office here.  Questions can be sent in advance
to yfeng@dragon or darlene@watserv1 -- before March 4 is suggested -- "to
ensure an answer to your question will be available".  The international
graduate students committee of the Graduate Student Association is sponsoring
the event.

THINGS TO DO:  Showings of "The Piano" continue in East Campus Hall
today (4:30, 7 p.m. and 9:20) under the sponsorship of the fine arts film
society.  Biggest off-campus attraction in town this week is the Tournament
of Hearts women's curling championship, at the Recreation Centre in 
downtown Waterloo.

Chris Redmond
Information and Public Affairs, University of Waterloo
888-4567 ext. 3004      credmond@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca