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Ring Road project adds parking

By September, that scenario should be history. Starting later this month, temporary parking areas will be created at Needles Hall as part of the reconstruction of the Ring Road.

Short-term parking will be created on both sides of the Ring Road at Needles Hall, making the area much safer, according to UW police director Al MacKenzie, who anticipates the time limit will be about 15 minutes.

Not only does illegal parking create a safety hazard, it currently blocks the bus stop at Needles Hall. As part of the reconstruction plan, the bus stop for Kitchener Transit will be relocated adjacent to Biology 2, "a fairly major pedestrian junction," said Tom Galloway of plant operations, who is overseeing the project.

Tenders for the Ring Road work close on July 23, and the first phase of the project -- reconstruction from Environmental Studies 2 to the Student Life Centre -- could begin as early as July 26, he said. The work will include widening of the laneway leading from the Ring Road to Modern Languages, and is expected to last about two weeks.

Phase two of the Ring Road reconstruction will extend from Hagey Hall to South Campus Hall, and includes work on the main entrance from University Avenue. The centre median of the entrance will be narrowed to create more space for cars entering the university, said Galloway, and the two flag poles will be relocated to an area between the exit lanes and parking lot H. A third flag pole will be added to fly the UW colours next to the flags of Canada and Ontario.

As well, the now-obsolete kiosk in the centre median of the entrance will be removed, and "lay-by parking" will be provided in front of Hagey Hall for three or four school buses.

"We intend to keep the entrance open during construction," he added, if only a lane or two, and the entire project is expected to be completed by Labour Day.

Faculty promotions announced

Promoted to associate professor are: Rhonda Bell, health studies and gerontology; Ramona Bobocel, psychology; Fraser Easton, English; Geoffrey Hayes, history; Richard Hornsey, electrical and computer engineering; Fakhri Karray, systems design engineering; Kenneth Klassen, accountancy; Tajinder Manku, electrical and computer engineering; Maria del Carmen Sillato, Spanish and Latin American studies; Joao Soares, chemical engineering; Glenn Stillar, English; and Michael Stone, school of planning.

Architects praise stone makers-- from the environmental studies alumni newsletter

Over the past decade more than one hundred and thirty prominent architects, artists, historians, writers and educators have participated in the lecture series thanks to the generosity of the "stone makers" from Cambridge. Each term a poster is designed by a student or graduate of the School and sent to alumni, friends of the School, architectural firms across North America and schools of architecture around the world. . . .

Rome anniversary "This year marks the Twentieth Anniversary of the Rome Program," says the same issue of the ES Chronicle that has the paean to Arriscraft. "Over 800 students have participated since the beginning in the cramped and dusty quarters at Vicolo Savelli. . . . "In recognition of the Twentieth Anniversary the School is planning a series of events. In November 1999, a conference and exhibit will occur in Rome. In February 2000, a major exhibition will be held in Toronto. In conjunction with the conference and exhibition, a catalogue of essays and projects will be published."

After the inaugural Rome Program in 1979, a student returned to Canada with an interest in the potential of artificial stone materials of the sort he had seen used in Italy. While working on a project in his subsequent co-op work term, he proposed the use of artificial stone as cladding. The only possibility at the time was a material known as "Angelstone", which was then generally associated with the exteriors of suburban bungalows. Its module changed and, rechristened, the product appeared on the exterior of the new Toronto YMCA. The company has never looked back. Now manufactured in two provinces and five countries, Arriscraft stone products are sold around the world. . . .

Arriscraft -- a leader in the promotion of design and architectural education -- sponsors lectures, exhibitions and events across Canada. But the special relationship that links Arriscraft with the UW School of Architecture is cherished on both parts. The lecture series could not exist without Arriscraft's contribution. Yet this is only the most visible form of support. This ally has also promoted the School internationally and introduced other companies and individuals interested in assisting with the achievement of Architecture's goals.

Y2K, blood and more

Blood donors can sign up this week for the mini blood donor clinic to be held at the Student Life Centre July 20 to 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments to donate can be made at the SLC turnkey desk. A target of 75 units has been set for the clinic by the Canadian Blood Services "to ensure that enough blood is available during the summer months."

Tomorrow is the deadline to sign up for the Freeing Your Voice TA workshop offered by Teaching Resources and Continuing Education. Participants can learn to enhance the quality of their speech in the teaching environment by breathing more efficiently, exploring the tonal qualities of their voice, improving articulation, expanding vocal and dynamic ranges and eliminating distracting vocal patterns. The workshop will be led by Anne-Marie Donovan, a classical singer and voice and speech instructor in the drama and speech communications department. To attend the workshop, held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 19, or on Tuesday, July 27, register with TRACE at trace@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca or ext. 3132.

Barbara Elve
bmelve@uwaterloo.ca

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