Daily Bulletin, Tuesday, July 19, 1994

BANK PARTNERSHIP:  UW and the Bank of Montreal have announced a reception
in Toronto next Monday "to launch the Bank of Montreal/University of
Waterloo Learning Technologies Partnership".  Says a news release: "This
strategic alliance between the bank and university will develop a model   
curriculum for training professionals in software technology.  The 
partnership is funded jointly by Bank of Montreal, through a gift to
the university, and the Software Human Resource Council.  Benefits of the 
partnership include the opportunity for UW to develop a centre of excellence 
in technology-supported distance learning, building upon its current     
strengths. Bank of Montreal will have access to training for its software     
professionals as well as participating in the research and development of 
learning technologies."

The event will be held on the 68th floor of the Bank of Montreal's
landmark offices in downtown Toronto, First Canadian Place.

LEARNING TECHNOLOGY:  An information session starts at 10:30 today
(Math and Computer room 4040) about research in technology-based learning
that's currently being done at UW.  Says John Robinson of the Teaching
Resource office: "In the Federal Government's Networks of Centres of 
Excellence) Phase II program, there are opportunities for active researchers 
to form new networks in five targetted theme areas. One of these theme areas 
is technology-based learning.  A learning technologies steering group here 
at the University of Waterloo has been considering leadership or 
participation in an NCE proposal in technology-based learning. The group 
has been active for several months, and would now like to present a status 
report to other UW learning technologies researchers."

RETIREMENT RECEPTION:  Wes Graham and John Vellinga of the computer science
department are about to retire, and will be honoured with a reception 
(6:30) and dinner (7:00) tonight in South Campus Hall.  Look for a big
turnout of Waterloo old-timers, as both Graham and Vellinga have been
here through the years and had a major influence on computing and
academics at UW.  Last-minute information about the event should be 
available from Brenda McBay in the CS department.  

PART-TIME STUDIES:  People interested in beginning part-time study at UW
are invited to an "informal evening session" at the part-time studies
office, 156 Columbia Street, this evening from 7 to 8:30.  Staff will
describe the courses and programs available.  "Academic advisors and other
resource people can discuss your educational background and goals on a
one-to-one basis.  It's also a convenient way for returning students to
pre-register for the new term."  Information: ext. 4002.

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