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Friday, February 9, 1996

"There are deep divisions"

"There are deep divisions within this community about what the provincial government is doing," says Daryl Novak of the Waterloo Public Interest Research Group. "It's important that we examine the impact provincial decisions will have on this community and decide what we, as a community, are willing to accept." Which is why WPIRG is organizing a "Citizens' Forum on Harris" this weekend. "And if we disagree with the government's agenda, then we had better do something about it. Hopefully, our event will be a springboard for people."

The "forum" takes place at Kitchener city hall on Saturday and in UW's Theatre of the Arts on Sunday. Maude Barlow, best-selling author, policy critic, and chairperson of the Council of Canadians, will be giving the keynote address (9:15 Saturday morning, in Kitchener). She is an outspoken crusader for public control of the Canadian economy, social programs, and corporate and government accountability. Michael Perley, director of the Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco and former chief lobbyist for the Canadian Coalition for Acid Rain, will also speak.

Students talk about food

The Federation of Students has a students' council meeting set for Sunday afternoon -- could be a lively one, with the annual Fed elections two days away. One of the hot topics at present is food service on campus, and the much-publicized plans by UW's food services department to boost its business, improve its service and start turning a profit. Sarah Kamal, president of the undergraduate Math Society, advises that Mark Murdoch, director of food services, has agreed to be present at Sunday's meeting to talk to student leaders. "As always," she notes, "all UW students are welcome to attend." The meeting starts at 1:00 in the multi-purpose room of the Student Life Centre.

Faculty asked about course notes

Bookstore co-manager Arlene Klapman sends a note:
In January the Bookstore & Graphic Services distributed a survey to potential users of our Courseware Printing service. It would be very helpful to us if you could remind anyone who may have a very short, blue survey lurking on their desk, that we would be grateful if they would complete and return it.

Happening this weekend

And "Power Play", about harassment in the workplace, has a final performance today, at 12 noon in Needles Hall room 3004.

Volunteers are wanted

Current requests from the local Volunteer Action Centre:
Board members and committee chairs: the CNIB is seeking members to serve on a new district Board of Directors. Individuals with legal, financial, marketing or social services backgrounds are especially needed. This volunteer opportunity will enable you to contribute significantly to this agency which provides services to blind and visually impaired people. #012-1500.

Volunteer tutor, special position: a literacy program is looking for a volunteer with knowledge of speech development to work with a deaf, new Canadian to improve speaking, lip-reading and writing skills. This woman is fluent in her first language and has some speaking, lip-reading and writing skills in English. Twelve hours of literacy training will be provided. #140-1499.

The VAC can be reached at 742-8610.

Chris Redmond
Information and Public Affairs, University of Waterloo
(519) 888-4567 ext. 3004
credmond@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca

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