A newsletter for the BCIT Community June 28, 1993 Issue 22

Premier Mike HarcoiM (right) cmives at thte summit and is greeted by Aviation Assockite WCB to fine BCIT Dean Bill Foyle in ^ont of one of the many displays. for safety violations

Workers' Compensation Premier's summit draws Board health and safety audit A at the Bumaby Campus discovered several violations that diverse participants could result in over $15,000 tn fines. ver 120 of the province's and . leaders in business, educa• Eklucational representatives included Two violations involved failure to lock former SFU President Bill Saywell as out electrical power on table saws O tion, labour, conmiunity the summit moderator and Open during repairs, which could result in a groups and govemment filled the new $15,000 penalty. Other violations IBM Technology Building June 23-25 Leammg Agency President Glen involved failure to wear protective to bramstorm and develop recom• FarrelL B.C. Federation of Labour footwear in shops, which could result mendations for a new vision of skills President Ken Georgetti and IBM in an additional penalty of between development and training. Vice President Clark Qumtm $1,500 and $3,000. were among other notables. Invited by Premier Michael Harcourt, In a letter to all staff, BCfT President delegates and observers attended a BCrr staff and students assembled John Watson urged eveiyone to variety of plenary sessions, kqmote numerous displays for delegates, ensure that safe work procedures are addresses, workshops and campus mcludmg demonstrations m the fire followed at all times. He also tours. simulation theatre, neuro imagmg, announced that appropriate Eiction drtvmg tests by computer, the logic will be taken against repeat offenders. "I have a broader vision of education analyzer, and an automated wmdow and training... one that puts more blmd cutter. Outside m the parkmg Neal Chadwick, manager of Safety and emphasis on encouraging British lot there was Sea Island's Cut-away Security, said everyone needs to be Columbians to be thinkmg, critical, Bell 206 Helicopter and the Industry reminded of the many hazards in the mdependent decision-makmg Services Training Trailer. workplace. "I think generally citizens... while at the same time speaking we have a good record. We providmg them with a globally Other highlights included an have had very few injuries to staff and competitive education, excellent Job overview of provmcial economic students considering the amount of skills and trammg opportunities," trends presented by Rostyn Kunln, dangerous equipment and the said Harcourt m his openmg remarks long-time chief econoimst for numbers using it but I think it is time June 23. Canada Employment and that we are reminded to keep Irrmiigration, and a keynote vigilant," he said. The bottom line is Some of those m attendance mcluded address by author and syndicated that we don't want anyone hurt or cabmet ministers , Tom economic affairs colurrmist Robert suffering from health problems." Perry, , Dan Miller, Kuttner. CONSTRUCTION BOOM LEAVES NC

• NEl J.W. Inglis Upgrade ventilation, re-roof, Bi rom the Inglis Building to Moscrop • NE8 Welding disabled access upgrades and Avenue and from the Connector Replace ceiling insulation • building to the Electrical Training exterior landscape improvements Centre, the Burnaby Campus is tai

Besides the major construction projects such as the Connector Building and seismic upgrading to the SWl, most staff are unclear on exactly what all the construction is all about. Some of it — like the installation of fibre optic cables — occurs underground and out of sight. Other projects are on roof tops or inside the walls like the ventilation work in the Inglis Building.

For Walter Watkins, director of Physical Plant, the construction boom creates both an exciting time and a taxing time for all staff.

"Any assistance staff and faculty can provide to help us get this job done would be appreciated," he said.

The construction activity is an outcome of the Campus Master Plan developed three years ago. The plan provided for renovation of existing buildings, construction of new buildings, improvements to the infrastructure and a new system of signage and walkways.

This fiscal year over $20 million in major construction and renovation projects are taking place and the Institute is expecting a similar level of construction over the next few years.

"Although some of the activity can be disruptive, the final result will be an improved campus that benefits all staff Install wheelchair and students," said Clayton McKinley, ramps vice president of Finance and Administration. ) STONE UNTURNED

>E1 Electrical Training Centre Disobied Access upgrade

• SW9 lETE, Biotechnology • Willingdon and and Plastics Moscrop corner Re-roof, re-tiie floors, office Upgrade Igndscaping conversions, air-conditioning Family Campaign creates healthy BCIT this Week student endowment fund Tuesday. June 29: Physicist Stephen Hawking. Orpheum hen the Family Campaign Theatre. 2000. ended this spring it had Wednesday, June 30: Human W raised almost $55,000, Rights Workshop, Admin. Brdrm, including matching funds, for the 0830-1200. creation of an Endowment Fund for July 5-23: Multimedia Instructional Student Awards. Materials Workshop, SW5 2875. If you would like your event in It was the culmination of two years of Update's calendar contact Ronaye burger bashes, lotteries, flower sales, Ireland by telephone at 8738, by a bam dance and plenty of fim. In PROFS RIRELAND or intemal mail. addition to raising $54,157, prize Deadline is one week pnor to money totalling $32,100 was paid publication. out through the Drive For 500 pay day draw. The purpose of the Famity Campaign was to demonstrate to potential High Tech, High Promise Capital Campaign donors that Classified support for BCIT was strong intemally among employees as well as extemally in business and For Sola: 1981 Mazda B-2000 p\u, industry. 170.000 km. v.g. shape. $2/100 O.B.O. Michael 8962. For Sale: 1983 Chevette hatchback, The Student Awards Endowment ^rley Conder, Tom Neilson and Joyce good condition, good tires, $950. Coll Fund created the BCIT Staff — High l^uscroft prepare for fhe bam dance. Judy 8423. Tech, High Promise Capital The staff at BCIT has created a For Rent: Pender Island Get Away, one Campaign Achievement Award. The memorable legacy that will assist bdrm plus loft, A-frame cabin near award will be presented cuinualty on students," he said. "People helping Shingle Bay. Fully Furnished. Ideal week a rotating basis through BCITs five people — that's what BCIT is all long get away. $400 per week. Call schools. In addition, bursaries will about." Catherine at 469-1731. be presented to trades and For Rent: Whistler Get Away, cosy technology students annualty. Only Many thanks to the Family furnished condo. sleeps 7. close to pork, Interest income from the endowment Campaign Conmiittee members: trails and lakes. Children and small pet fund will be distributed, creating a welcome. Cost is $95 per night or $600 Carol Dion, Phyllis Johnson. Jan permanent legacy. per week. Marnie 439-4091 (w) or 987- Wadsworth, Gary Clifton, Elaine 2297 (h). Jim Mitchell, the campaign's Gibson, Ash Dutta, Brock Hllliard, For Rent: Penticton cabin, partly chairman, thanked all who Kelly Beatty, Mark Angelo, Marsh furnished, two blocks from OK lake participated in the activities, Heinekey, Ros Yamashlta, Gordon beach and marina. $325 per week. particularly those who helped Handford, Carla Brittain, Keith Emie 8253 or 435-5700. organize and implement the Errington, Dawna MacKay, Lorrl activities. EkeU, Jim MItcheU.

The BCIT UPDATC is published througtK>ut the school year by the Wally Quarry passes Infornnafion arxi Community Rekations Department within Marketing and ally Quarry, an early BCIT training programs for ministry staff. Development. graduate, a former W chairman of the Staff^ Wally visited BCITs Bumaby fcteas, tips. Fax or written submissions Society and long-time Civil and campus regularfy as the ministry's shotrid be forwarded to the Editor by 3 PM, Fridays, five working days prior Stmctuial instmctor, passed away main contact concerning staff to pubik;atk>n. The editor resen/es in Victoria June 9. He was 48. development. Most recently he was a tt^ right to edit for brevity, Nbel and staff" development officer in Personnel accuracy. After graduating from Civil and Services Branch in the Ministry of Stmctural Technology In 1966, Wally Transportation and Highwajrs. UPDATE is produced with Akdus Joined the staff of BCIT in October PageMaker Desktop Publishing 1968 as an assistant instmctor in Long time friend Marsh Heinekey software ard printed on recycled Ctvll and Stmctural Technology. He remembers him as being personable, paper. stopped teaching at BCIT In 1980 but active In the ASTTBC, an excellent Editor: Terry Jorden, 432-8656 continued on contract before Joining organizer and a perfectionist. He is Producer: Ronaye Iretand. 432-8738 provincial govemment in 1981. He survived by a new wife, a six-month Fax: 436-5762 was also involved with the Institute old son and two step children. A as a member of the Transystems funeral service was held in Victoria Pfease recycle your BCfT Updates advisory committee and various on June 15. in ttie Wt^e Paper recyciing bih.