We won't say anything so fatuous as "Good luck," since success on exams has very little to do with luck. But perhaps it would be fair to make one suggestion especially for first-year students: Be of good courage! Your abilities got you this far and they won't fail you now.
The members of the FAUW instruct the FAUW Board to take the necessary steps to prepare for a move to certify in the event that voluntary agreement on the Memorandum of Agreement is not reached by December 31, 1995, including:Ian F. Macdonald, president of the association, notified me yesterday that the motion was carried: 90 votes in favour, 40 against, 9 abstentions.(a) the establishment of an unincorporated association of the same name which complies with the requirements for trade union status under the Labour Relations Act;
(b) if necessary, the scheduling of a special general meeting at a date to be determined by the Board for approval of any necessary by-law amendments or other appropriate motions; and
(c) the taking of any other steps the Board determines necessary in order to prepare for certification.
Says David Dietrich of HR: "There has been a steady stream of phone calls to our department. We are providing answers as quickly as we can and we thank everyone for their patience.
"Often, questions are similar, and therefore we encourage attendance at one of the group information sessions. If questions are unanswered after attending or if you are unable to attend a session, please call the Human Resources contact listed on your SERP summary sheet.
"Note that the six sessions arranged before the holidays are near capcity and another session has been arranged for Monday, December 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. Spouses are welcome to attend as well. Please call Anne Wagland at ext. 2078 to reserve your place."
By the way, I made a small mistake in this week's Gazette, in the front-page "highlights" box about the retirement plan. The "bridge" benefit that's part of the plan -- a monthly cash payment -- continues not just "until Canada Pension kicks in", as I said, but until the individual reaches age 65. Some pensioners can choose to collect CPP starting as early as age 60, at a reduced rate; if they do so, the bridge benefit continues.
Downey . . . has had an opportunity to explore active learning strategies with faculty from universities in Canada and the United States. They have examined student motivation and identified practical approaches for creating an active learning climate. In this workshop, Terry will present active learning techniques for use in various classroom settings.Information: ext. 3132.
Tomorrow: jazz singer Holly Cole performs in the Humanities Theatre, 8 p.m.
Sunday: the staff association holds its family "Winterfest" at the Columbia Icefield, 2 to 5 p.m.
Chris Redmond
Information
and Public Affairs, University of Waterloo
(519) 888-4567 ext. 3004
credmond@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca