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Friday, February 23, 1996

Hockey Warriors win 6-4

The men's hockey team keeps gliding: it defeated Windsor 6-4 last night to take a 1-0 lead in the league finals. Second game of the series is scheduled for Saturday night in Windsor, and if a third game is needed it will be played Monday night at the Columbia Icefield.

Otherwise, what's the score?

In Hamilton, Ontario, just about everything is being disrupted in some way by the second protest strike called by the Ontario Federation of Labour and other opponents of the Mike Harris provincial government, which could involve demonstrations by as many as 50,000 people. McMaster University is marking reading week right now, so the effects there won't be pronounced. Information about what's open and what's closed during the strike is available from SpecTel at (905) 521-5600 ext. 5600.

And there could be a whole new strike front and centre by Monday, as reports say the Ontario Public Service Employees Union and negotiators for the Ontario government are standing firm. (The employer has its side of the dispute presented in detail on the government's Web site.)

Catching a few rays

Plans are moving ahead for "Make the Shine In Day" next Thursday, February 29. Nancy Elash of the information and public affairs office says she's waiting to hear from more departments that are planning special cheerful activities for the day that comes once every four years. Among things already definite, she says:

Sociology is having a "Leap Year Tea" from 12 to 1 and are inviting the 2nd floor of PAS to join them.
Counselling Services are going to have tropical refreshments in their waiting room; they'll decorate the office and wear summer duds.
Campus Rec will be having a draw for a Black Knight bag. Ballot boxes will be set up at the equipment desk at the PAC and Columbia Icefield. You are eligible to enter if you are participating in some athletic activity.
Athletics and Recreational Services is also having a potluck lunch and will be wearing summer clothes.

And CHYM radio is thinking of getting into the act with summer music. Elash writes: "That's all I've got so far, although I'm sure there are other events planned. . . . Could you post something on the DB tomorrow asking people to please let me know what their plans are for Make the Sunshine Day? They could email me at nelash@nh3adm or call x2220. Even if they're only planning to dress in summer colours, we'd like to know."

One special request: who's out there with a February 29 birthday, a leap year baby? Elash would particularly like to hear from you.

Volunteers are wanted

The local Volunteer Action Centre has these requests:

Special event volunteer. A living history museum is looking for volunteers to help with special events. Period costumes are provided for volunteers who will then welcome visitors and assist with the event. If you have an interest in history or knowledge of, or desire to learn, needlepoint, rug hooking or embroidery, this unique volunteer position is for you. #110-925.
Host families. This is an opportunity for families or individuals to provide friendship to a recently arrived immigrant family. By sharing a few hours a week you can help them to learn English, to adjust to a new country and to teach them about our society. In return, you have the opportunity to meet new friends, learn about another culture and help someone who may feel very alone in a new country. #092-228.

The VAC can be reached at 742-8610.

Dance presents its swan song

In fact, the March 10 concert by members of UW's dance department is literally called "Swan Song". The Sunday afternoon event will "showcase over two decades of achievement" and mark an ending, as the dance department closes its degree program this year.

Briefly: the event begins with a keynote talk by Jill Officer, chair of the dance department, and continues with a gala concert including 19th century, folk, and contemporary dance. The concert will be preceded by an open house at the dance department's home in East Campus Hall, and followed by a reception.

A couple of final notes

UW was featured last night on CBC radio's The World at Six newscast. Speaking about the early retirement program and the prospects for Ontario universities were UW provost Jim Kalbfleisch, civil engineering professor Grahame Farquhar (who's among those retiring), and Federation of Students president Jane Pak.

Beverlie Robertson (of the UW co-op department), Rick Avery and Judy Greenhill, who together make up "Flights of Fancy", play tonight at the Grad House, on "guitars, banjo, fiddle, autoharp, dulcimers, traditional & contemporary folk - whatever our fancy". The music starts at 9:00.

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

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