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Guelph gets aid for NETNORTH

Guelph and IBM Canada Ltd. have signed a Under the $1 million agreement, IBM scholarly and research endeavors of the three-year co-operative agreement to estab- Canada Ltd. will donate an IBM 4341 system universities are very exciting indeed." lish a support facility at this University for with appropriate software and support On behalf of the ASCD, David Barnard NETNORTH, a computer message and services to the University. It will be used to of Queen's University, Paul Dirksen of the communications network. create such support facilities as user direc- University of Waterloo and Dr. Richard NETNORTH allows information to be tories and bulletin boards. IBM will also fund Mason of Guelph's Institute of Computer transferred from one university to another the costs of communication lines between Science, issued this comment: "We are making it possible to exchange and capture Guelph and Cornell University in New York pleased to have IBM support for NETNORTH. research data with other colleges and uni- state which will be the link between the This co-operation among universities began versities. (See accompanying article on Canadian and the American educational less than a year ago and has already proven what's happening with NETNORTH at networks. to be of great value to many Ontario uni- Guelph). Twenty-nine computers at 10 President Burt Matthews says of the versities. We have invited all Canadian univer- institutions are now linked by NETNORTH. agreement: "We are pleased to be associated sities to participate. McGill University in The University of Guelph administers the with IBM once again in a co-operative pro- Montreal and two Ontario community col- network, which was established by the ject. Guelph is proud of the role that it has leges have joined NETNORTH, and there Association of Computer Services Directors played in making NETNORTH a practical are discussions under way with universities of Ontario (ASCD). working reality. The new connection to west of Ontario. The ability to communi- The new support facility, made possible Cornell University, and to the many insti- cate quickly and easily with each other in by IBM's donation, will allow the Canadian tutions beyond Cornell on other networks Canada and to our colleagues in universities network to communicate with the American supported by this co-operative agreement, in the U.S. and Europe will add to the quality university network BITNET, which also begins a new era in academic communications. and effectiveness of academic excellence in communicates with the European academic The prospects for productive application of our universities." research network EARN. the new information technologies to the Continued on page 2.

Dramatic possibilities for users The University has a web of electronic con- nections that stretch from Ontario across the U.S., to Europe and as far as Israel. Access is available from Guelph to 333 computers, 29 in the Canadian NETNORTH system, 231 in the U.S. BITNET ("Bit" being a whimsical acronym for 'Because it's time') and 73 in the European EARN (European Academic Research Network) system which has connections with Israel. Professor Ted Swart, associate director, Academic Computer Services, Institute of Computer Science, recently made dramatic use of the system when he sent a message to Israel in one minute in off-peak time. He was replying to a surprise communication from Drama students Flora Macdonald and Chris Ball rehearse a scene from John Ford's costume play, Tis Pity former Commonwealth graduate student She's a Whore. Directed by Professor Paul Mulholland with stage design by Allan Watts, 'Tis Pity is the Depart- Harold Corke who is now studying at the ment of Drama's first production of the season. It runs Monday, October 22 to Saturday, October 27 at the Inner Stage, MacKinnon building. Continued on page 2. Dramatic possibilities Continued from page 1. processor which has put Guelph in the fore- Guelph gets Continued from page 1. front of scientific computing in the province. Weizmann Institute. Prof. Swart normally Lorne K. Lodge, chairman and chief Dr. Alexander also uses NETNORTH to uses the system to compare notes with his executive officer of IBM Canada Ltd. added: communicate with colleagues on other counterparts at other universities and with "We are excited about the possibilities for the campuses and anticipates making frequent colleagues in the field of linear programming. future of NETNORTH and pleased that our use of BITNET to Cornell. "It's incredibly Tom Brownrigg and Andy Barnard, donation of equipment and the funding of useful," he says, pointing out that it cuts Institutional Analysis and Planning, use the the communications line to BITNET will down the time on publications dramatically system almost every day for contacts with contribute to NETNORTH's success. We are as work can be looked over and sent back other universities in the province. They confident that this service will assist aca- in a flash. exchange data about various university demic and research professionals to increase functions, much of it financial, as part of the Computing and Information Science their productivity through the free and Peer Data Exchange operated by Ontario professor, Wlodzimierz Dobosiewicz, made timely exchange of ideas and information." universities. Recently there was much cor- good use of the system and saved the Uni- This is the 14th co-operative agreement respondence on local responses to the Bovey versity money when he had programs com- between IBM Canada Ltd. and the Canadian Commission. Mr. Brownrigg explains that piled on a specialized program compiler at educational sector since 1982. These agree- since the institutions started using the University of Waterloo for use in his ments focus on ways to improve productivity NETNORTH and the University's computer operating systems course. The converted through the use of computer technology. conferencing system, CoSy, the need for programs are now being run efficiently on The benefits from each of these projects are time-consuming meetings has been reduced. equipment available on this campus. available to all interested parties. ❑ Political Studies professor, Fred Eidlin, A recent group of Italian visitors at the plans to use the system to revise a paper University of Waterloo also found the which he wrote with a colleague in Cali- Town meeting on system useful. They transmitted some of the fornia last year, using another network. tools that support Waterloo in their dis- student use He explains that the beauty of NETNORTH cipline to their home base at Bari through of info. technology and its American and European relatives is NETNORTH to BITNET and EARN. cost. Currently, there is no charge to users The University community, and particu- except for time on the mainframe computer. NETNORTH can be accessed by CMS larly students, is invited to attend a town Another faculty member who uses the and VAX/UNIX users only, although per- meeting to discuss student use of informa- system is School of Engineering professor sonal computer users can gain access to the tion technology Monday, November 5, at Gord Hayward. A University of Waterloo system if they have a CMS account and 6 p.m. in Room 105, Physical Sciences graduate, he frequently contacts colleagues access to a Gandolf box and communications building. there to discuss research matters related to software such as Beamit. Users also need to The meeting is the third of its kind his work in the development of liquid fuels know the computer user i.d. of the colleagues to air issues surrounding information from pig manure. with whom they wish to communicate, be technology at Guelph. The first meet- Dr. Murray Alexander, who is in charge they in Texas, Kingston or Rome. Further ing focused on the policy issues of inform- of research computing on campus, manages information is available on a NETNORTH ation technology and presentations were the array processor. He has had many con- Infosheet available from Alison Van Roon, made by Vice-President, Academic, tacts through NETNORTH with other uni- Ext. 2706, or from the User Support Centre, Dr. Howard Clark, Vice-President, Admin- versities, particularly on the subject of this Ext. 3065. ❑ istration, Charles Ferguson and the Dean of the College of Physical Science, Jack RESPONSE to the Powell study on fitness on MacDonald. At the second meeting Caravan here campus has been good. (See News Bulletin Margaret Beckman, Executive Director 84 10 24). As of last Monday, 890 responses were for Information Technology, outlined CARAVAN, an international handicraft received from the 2,577 questionnaires delivered to the vision of an academic who is able to sale and exhibition sponsored by World full-time members of faculty and staff. engage in dialogue and discussion via a If you have not completed your questionnaire, University Service of Canada is October wire. you are encouraged to do so, and return it by Wednes- 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the courtyard Details: Peter Kahn, Ext. 3348. ❑ of the University Centre. day, October 31. CARAVAN products are hand-crafted originals made by co-operatives and self- help organizations around the world. CARAVAN is sponsored by the World University Service of Canada, a non-profit organization composed of faculty, students, administrators, and alumni concerned with the issues of international development. It involves WUSC members and volunteers in a practical form of international co- operation by creating a marketplace for craftsmen and women in developing com- munities around the world. Handicrafts include beadwork, carvings, batiks, toys, carpets, alpaca knits, sweaters, ponchos and ruanas. The countries repre- sented include Afganistan, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Ecuador, Lesotho, Cameroons, Bolivia, Haiti and India. The sale will tour 30 universities and Visiting and reminiscing was the order of the day as Guelph retirees celebrated their 10th colleges across Canada. Details: African annual gathering at the Arboretum. President Burt Matthews, right, joins in with, left to right, Students Association, Ext. 8113 ❑ Robert Hilton, John MacLachlan and Ross Cavers. 2 Universities challenged Education ministers must to make reforms be accountable

by Andrea Mudry Fawcett ciplinary degree programs. "Chemistry, Federal and provincial governments should co-operate more closely when arriving at "Do universities have the will to change?" biology and social psychology need to be policy decisions on the future development This was the challenge posed by Dr. John introduced to one another and to medicine of Canadian universities. Woods, President of the University of Leth- and political theory," he stated. "In such Former Saskatchewan attorney general, bridge, Alberta, in a campus public lecture configurations, knowledge stands its best Roy Romanow made the remarks at a public on "The Contribution of Universities to the chance of explosive novelty and the enlarge- forum on university accessibility held in Canadian Economy." ment of the human good." The president conjunction with the annual meeting of the Dr. Woods, who noted that the Indus- noted that while undergraduates may experi- Association of Universities and Colleges of trial Revolution virtually bypassed the uni- ence some access to broad intellectual fer- Canada. versities of England, said if today's univer- ment, graduate students are too often "Instead of reaching intergovernmental sities wish to influence the technological encouraged to slip into a "coma of single- agreements behind closed doors, without revolution they must consider reform. Dr. minded esoteric preoccupation." involving and without answering to the Woods submitted a paper on this subject to Increase Exchanges Canadian public, intergovernmental relations the Royal Commission on the Economic must become more open and more account- Union and Development Prospects for Canada The president also stated that exchanges able," he said. He suggested that the Council which was chaired by Donald Macdonald. between faculty members and talented people of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) The economies of nations are in a pro- from outside the university should be — the group of provincial ministers respon- cess of change so rapid and significant that increased. Noting that the Lunar Society sible for university education, should invite failure to manage the transition can matter would have been a joke had Watt and Wedge- representatives from the federal government utterly for material, political and social life, wood decided that a scientist had nothing and the university community to sit in on said the university president. "The new era to say to a pot-maker, he said the talented their discussions. will be dominantly shaped by two factors, men and women of industry, commerce, economic capital will be ever more knowledge- finance, government and labor can share The CMEC should encourage greater based, and the sundry transactions of human- rich reciprocity with university-based public participation in developing higher ity will be ever more global in nature and researchers. education policies by holding public hearings consequence." and by becoming more accountable to provin- Liberal and Continuing Education Conceding that the transition is diffi- cial legislatures and Parliament, he stated. As a means of enlarging the under- cult to control, Dr. Woods stated that most Universities must provide accessibility standing, deepening the critical impulse and economic and manpower planning is too late to higher education to all persons who desire challenging the imagination, the liberal edu- to be effective, too doctrinaire to be believed higher learning and whose contribution to cation degree should be restored to a place or just plain wrong. Furthermore, he added, Canadian life can be significantly enhanced of central importance in the curriculum, innovation cannot be forced or planned with by that education, he told his audience, according to Dr. Woods. any exactitude since it lies in the nature of including university executives from across To help deal with the massive task of innovation to be surprising. Canada. "Society should do all that it reason- retraining the work force for the new era, As a model for dealing with such pro- ably can to ensure that accessibility to uni- faculties of continuing education should be blems, he cited The Lunar Society. Founded versity is widened and guaranteed," he refurbished to emphasize learning as a hard, in Birmingham, England in 1776, the society added. ❑ provided much of the genius of the Birming- satisfying, certified accomplishment, and ham revolution. Its aim was to keep each placed at the centre of university life. Dr. member informed about new developments Woods stated that the work force must in human enterprise. Wedgewood, Watt, accustom itself to the acquisition of know- Priestly, Erasmus and Darwin were among ledge and must be fostered as a basic qualifi- Administrative Assistant II, Department of Pathology. the 14 members who came from widely cation since the new economic order is Salary range: $373.67 minimum, $434.12 job knowledge-based. Currently, most people rate (level 5), $540.27 maximum. varying intellectual and professional back- Tape, Disk, Stock Clerk, Computer Operations. grounds. Comparing the society to a "think begin to lose intellectual tone within months Salary range: $266.73 minimum, $308.26 job tank," Dr. Woods noted that the members of school-leaving and spend the rest of their rate, (level 5), $383.95 maximum. ignored the artificial separatism of pure lives in progressive mental flabbiness, accord- ing to Dr. Woods. Technician, Land Resource Science. Salary range: theory and informed practice. $299.03 minimum, $345.49 job rate (level 5), "This suggests that in our own economic $429.00 maximum. Global Study planning, innovation is most likely to prosper Residence Clerk, Department of Residences, Since we are, in fact, globally inter- in richly interdisciplinary environments in (temporary to cover sick leave — October 22, 1984 which targets are set rather loosely, in which dependent, and the new economic order to April 25, 1985 approximately). Salary range: there is cordial interaction between the pure abounds with global implications, the tradi- $226.40 - $262.63. and applied, and in which economic appli- tional academic subjects need to be revised It is the University's policy to give prior consider- cation is often left as an ex post facto impli- to make global studies a mature area of ation to on-campus applicants. Information on these cation of discovery rather than an over- research and analysis, he said. Concurrently, and other vacancies available on campus can be received by phoning 836-4900 or visiting Employ- specific research target imposed before the more Canadian students and researchers ment Services and Training in the University Centre, fact," he said. should be able to pursue some of their studies abroad. level 5. Strengthen Interdisciplinary Programs The lecture was a co-operative presenta- A CUSO Information Meeting will be held Tuesday, Dr. Woods called upon universities to tion by the University School of Part-Time October 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 442, U.C. for make specific reforms. He stressed the need Studies and Continuing Education and the people interested in working in developing countries. for strengthened commitment to interdis- College of Social Science. ❑ Slides on Bolivia will also be shown. 3 Winegard proposes new council S FU's prescription to determine universities' role for change

Former University of Guelph president and Dr. Winegard said, however, that if Simon Fraser University's president, Dr. Guelph MP, Bill Winegard has called for the governments opted to divide the cost of William Saywell, has announced a sweeping establishment of a standing council on univer- university funding by "function," most of package of initiatives designed to streamline sity education and research to determine what the funds for university research could come the institution, guarantee the future quality Canadian universities should be doing and to from the federal government with the pro- of its programs and cut an estimated $3- help individual institutions define their role vinces assuming the costs of other university million from its 1985/1986 operating budget. within the system. activities. Among the more major proposals are Dr. Winegard, former chairman of the With the possible exception of research, plans to dissolve the faculty of interdis- Ontario Council of University Affairs, said at it was "wishful thinking to look for any ciplinary studies and relocate its five depart- the Association of Universities and Colleges substantial increases in university funding," ments and some programs in other faculties. of Canada (AUCC) meeting in Ottawa that he said. The faculty's programs in Latin American, Middle East and African studies would be the proposed council would be composed of The plan by the Trudeau and Turner dissolved due to low enrolments, while the the Secretary of State, provincial education cabinets to set up a $25-million fund to Centre for the Arts would be asked to cut its ministers and representatives of the AUCC. support university centres of specialization operations by one-third. General studies On the question of university funding, was at worst, "a callous political intervention, courses would be discontinued, although the Dr. Winegard said there were two options at best, a misguided attempt to get some of bachelor of general studies degree will remain. for the federal and provincial governments, the action," he stated. President Saywell is also recommending assuming they both want to continue funding In late August the federal government an end to undergraduate offerings in German the universities' "core" activities. The first announced the $25 million would be divided and Russian and the graduate program in option would have the federal government up to support special projects at universities Spanish, all because of low student demand. negotiate with each province to determine across the country. The money was chan- As a result of these changes, the department the funding level for which each is currently nelled through the Department of the Secre- of languages, literatures and linguistics would responsible, with a commitment from the tary of State rather than through the three be restructured in ways still to be determined. federal government that it would continue federal research granting councils. Dr. Saywell also announced his inten- to provide its share as long as funds were tion to establish three task forces to conduct spent on post-secondary education. The In the future, Dr. Winegard said he in-depth studies on curriculum reform, the second option would see the costs split thinks the Mulroney government "will either trimester system and teaching evaluation. 50-50 between the two levels of government save the $25 million or turn it over to the Another study will review faculty workload with a mutually agreed upon funding limit. appropriate research granting agencies." ❑ to ensure an equitable system throughout campus. A new faculty of applied science is also GRADUATE NEWS proposed to incorporate the existing faculty of engineering science as well as departments The Department of Pathology announces a K. G. Loewen formerly housed in interdisciplinary studies. series of graduate student seminars for the The final oral examination of Dr. K. G. These departments include computing fall semester to take place on Thursdays, Loewen, Veterinary Microbiology and Immu- science, kinesiology and possibly, starting at 11:10 a.m. in Room 220, Path- nology, a candidate for the M.Sc. degree will communication. ology. As a start to the series, Dr. M. A. be held Wednesday, October 31, 2 p.m., The president noted that no faculty or Hayes, Pathology, will present a seminar, Room 101, Veterinary Microbiology and staff member will lose his or her job until "Studies on Necrotizing and Proliferative Immunology, OVC. Dr. Loewen's thesis after current negotiated agreements have Responses of Liver Cells Exposed to Carcin- title is "Interferon Induction with Polyin- expired. He also indicated his intention to ogens" on Thursday, October 25. osinic: Polycytidylic Acid in the Newborn use some of the money saved through his The graduate seminars are as follows: Piglet." proposals to make salaries competitive again. November 1: R. W. Torgerson, "Strongy- His supervisor is Dr. J. B. Derbyshire Earlier this year, negotiations resulted in the loides in an Orangutan (Pongo pygameus and others on the examining committee are first voluntary faculty salary cut in Canada ❑ abeli);" November 8: U. M. Sarmiento, Dr. J. Thorsen and Dr. R. P. Johnson, Veter- since the Great Depression. "Membrane Antigens in Canine Lymphoma"; inary Microbiology and Immunology. ❑ November 22: W. G. Zenker, "Autoradio- Staff development courses graphy to Characterize Cell Kinetics in the Gill of Rainbow Trout" and December 1: Employment Services and Training Office, V. Bermudez, "Role of Mycoplasma equi- Personnel, is offering staff development Barry F. Leek genitalium in Equine fertility."❑ opportunities this fall for faculty and staff. Professor Barry F. Leek, head of the depart- Some of the topics include "Identifying ment of physiology at the School of Veter- and Managing Stress," "The Computer as Claude Gilbert inary Medicine, Dublin, Ireland, is visiting an Administrative Tool," "Interpersonal The final oral examination of Claude Gilbert, the Department of Biomedical Sciences for Communication Skills for Supervisors and chemistry and biochemistry, candidate for the month of October. He is supported by Managers," "Assertiveness for Women" and the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is Friday, an NSE RC Visiting Professorship. "Planning for Retirement." October 19, 9 a.m., Room 106, Thornbrough Prof. Leek is well-known for his research Employees who receive approval to (Engineering) building. in the area of rumen physiology and he is participate in these programs will not lose The thesis is "The Cathodic Electro- participating with Dr. Larry Grovum in any pay or benefits. deposition of Bismuth Sulphide from Non- ongoing research in this area. For more information, contact Ext. Aqueous Solutions." Mr. Gilbert's supervisor Prof. Leek may be contacted at Ext. 3058, and watch "Next Week at Guelph" is Professor W. R. Fawcett. ❑ 3043 or c/o Dr. Grovum at Ext. 8779. ❑ for seminar times. ❑ 4 Drama welcomes artist -in-residence Steven Schipper is artist-in-residence in the Department of Drama, for the winter sem- ester. Mr. Schipper has had extensive experi- ence as a director in theatres across the country, including Theatre Calgary, Saska- toon's 25th St. Theatre, Blyth Summer Festival, Toronto Free Theatre, and, most recently, the Stratford Festival Theatre where, in 1984, he was associate director of Romeo and Juliet. At Theatre Calgary, Mr. Schipper was assistant artistic director; at Toronto Free Theatre he was executive director for new directions. Hailed by critics as one of Canada's most exciting young directors, Mr. Schipper is to direct two plays for the Department of Drama and also counsel Drama students on professional matters. Previous artists-in-residence at Guelph have been Cecil O'Neal, producer of the Stratford Festival; Henry Woolf, co-director, In conversation, left to right: Pathology professor Tony Hayes; OVC Dean Douglas Maplesden; Vancouver Shakespeare Festival, and Ron Schofield Memorial Lecturer Dr. Emmanuel Farber of the University of Toronto, and, Profes- Ulrich, artistic director of Huron County sor Emeritus Trevor Lloyd Jones. Dr. Hayes presented Dr. Farber with the Schofield Medal. Playhouse. Details: Ext. 3147.0 Dairy farmers in microcomputer trial

An OVC research team has completed an have the computer system on site, while the assessment of microcomputer programs other three will send their data for processing designed for use by dairy farmers. As a result to the veterinary practice. The practice for of the study, a computer system has been the Guelph area farms is the OVC Ambula- selected for a six-month field trial on 18 tory Clinic which provides health care for southern Ontario farms and in three associ- area herds while giving students field ated veterinary practices. experience. Professor Alan Meek, Chairman of the Prof. Meek emphasizes that herd health Department of Veterinary Microbiology and maintenance is of primary concern in modern Immunology and research co-ordinator of the veterinary medicine. Most dairy farmers team, explains that dairy farmers today need work out a program with their veterinarian to keep complex herd records since they which involves monthly herd health visits have a higher capital risk than ever before. when treatment ranging from vaccination to Herd sizes are often as large as several nutrition advice for calves is carried out. hundred animals, and there is a need for The nine farms without computers will close management of resources in the current serve as a comparison group, Prof. Meek economic climate. explains. When the OVC group assesses both The group looked at 16 systems — six in methods of record-keeping at the end of the Have you made your contribution to the University of Guelph United Way appeal yet? Campus United detail and 10 at what Prof. Meek describes study, they will take into account the expec- Way co-ordinators, Eileen Johnson, Botany, left, and as "arm's length." The detailed examinations tations of the farmers and whether these Gabrielle Hubert, Office of the Registrar, remind us involved storing and analyzing production were fulfilled. Prof. Meek says it is important that at the midpoint of the campaign we still have a long way to go to reach the campus objective of and health information on a hypothetical to determine under what circumstances $70,000. dairy herd while the other assessments relied microcomputer systems are the best solution on printed material and interviews with for dairy farmers faced with hard economic This study was financed by Agricul- company representatives. No one system realities. "We will assess whether the benefits ture Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Agri- was a clear winner, according to Prof. Meek. justify the cost in equipment and labor," culture and Food with support from IBM However, the dairy management package he says. Canada Ltd. and Homestead. The federal sold by Homestead Computer Services of Former dairy farmer Jack Sanders, who ministry is interested in the future use of Winnipeg was chosen for the field trial is a member of the research team, is visiting computers for a national disease monitoring because among other features, it provides farms this month, helping with the installa- system. good back-up and is "user friendly" — impor- tion of the microcomputer equipment, work- Several other OVC faculty and staff tant considerations for first-time computer ing with farmers for at least a day until they members have been involved in the studies. users. become familiar with the system and instruct- Clinical Studies Professors Wayne Etherington The 18 dairy farmers and three practices ing them on the use of the various recording and Barry Stahlbaum, OVC Computer Group, involved in the computer study are near forms. Once the initial briefing period is worked with Prof. Meek on the initial pro- Guelph and two other communities within over, he will provide the level of assistance ject. The Ambulatory Clinic contribution to a 45-minute drive — Wellesley and Chelten- that could reasonably be expected from a the dairy farm study is being directed by ham. Three farmers in each group of six will reputable computer dealer. Clinical Studies Professor Paula Menzies. ❑ 5 Iron maidens and male cheerleaders

The Los Angeles Olympics not only saw the emergence of women as athletes of world stature, it also confirmed a rising tide of serious participation by women in all branch- es and at all levels of sports of every kind. University of Guelph women reflect both these trends as world-class Olympian athletes and as students signing up for fitness training in unprecedented numbers.

Males Needed For Cheer Squad

Two new developments attracting a lot of attention at Guelph are the cheer squad and the weight training class. Fitness Program Instructor, Sandra Hart, dismisses any idea of the new cheer leading squad as purely decorative. Only There is a waiting list of women on campus who want to firm up by using the weight lifting very good athletes make it into the cheer equipment above at the Athletics building. Athletics expects the number to grow as more squad, she states. Mostly dancers and gym- women discover the benefits of pumping iron. nasts, they are required to train several hours each week. "Their contribution to a big game is far more than that of morale Waiting List For Weight Lifting becoming very enthusiastic about the possi- bility, not just of being genuinely fit, but boosters for our football and basketball Women athletes routinely incorporate also of reshaping their bodies. Aerobics teams; they will be presenting displays some weight lifting into their training pro- plays a part in reducing weight, but it takes demanding advanced athletic skills. grams, but the introductory course in weight some weight training to redefine muscles." The original plan was for a co-ed cheer training offered for the first time this sem- squad. "We have not given up on that idea, Athletics had planned for a weight ester is seen more as an end in itself. but men are not yet ready to take the plunge," lifting class of 16. It has finished up with a according to Ms. Hart. The cheer squad is "There has long been a tradition that waiting list of 96. "We have managed to participating in every home and away foot- weight training for women is in some way reduce the waiting list somewhat by adding ball and basketball game. They are not unfeminine," notes Ms. Hart, "perhaps in two additional sections, but, obviously we travelling with the teams, and a major volun- the same way that cheer squad participation are going to have to be prepared to accommo- teer transportation effort is required to get by men is still regarded as unmasculine. But date larger numbers in the future," according them around. women are overcoming their inhibitions and to Ms. Hart.❑ Novice Farmer program offers two new courses

Two new courses "Fences and Fencing," algae, seepage and rodents. In "Growing rabbits while specialists will discuss economics, and "Snow and Wind Control," have been Grapes," a horticulturist will cover the cul- marketing and meat inspection requirements. added to this fall's Novice Farmer Program. tivation of various types of grapes and As part of the Novice Farmer Program "How to Harvest Your Wood lot," demonstrate how to prune grapevines, use "Managing Your Woodlot" will be held in October 20, is the first of the Saturday courses specific cultivars and determine maturity. Toronto beginning November 5 and includes offered by Continuing Education. The For anyone thinking of fish farming, a field trip. A professional forester will tell techniques of felling, bucking, skidding and a course begins on the evening of Friday, about tree identification, reforestation, hauling wood will be covered with an November 16 with a lecture, and continues wildlife management and the production, emphasis on the safe use and care of chain- with the tour of a fish farm on the Saturday. harvesting and marketing of lumber, fuelwood saws and axes. The afternoon of this one- Small group discussion will include fish pro- maple syrup and Christmas trees. day course is highlighted by a visit to a duction, regulations, pond and raceway Details: Continuing Education, Exts. woodlot with a professional forester. construction and the "business" of fish 3064 or 3956. ❑ On the morning of Saturday, November farming. Also on November 17, "Soils — 10, experts will discuss various types of Using the Underground," concerns the basics fences, uses, materials and labor costs, as of this most basic element of successful well as present the facts about the Line farming. THE THURSDAY NOON HOUR Concert Fences Act. "Snow and Wind Control" rounds out October 18 from 12:10 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and Courses on "Farm Ponds" and "Grow- the Saturday program on December 15 with 1:10 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in Music Room 107, Mac- ing Grapes for Profit and Pleasure" will also a half-day course where farmers can learn Kinnon building, features Anonymus. be presented November 10. In the farm how to reduce labor and costs by using Program I and II at 12:10 p.m. and 1:10 p.m. fencing and plantings to control the adverse ponds course, experts will discuss the legal will consist of selections of music and song, "From constraints, design, water sources and con- effects of snow and wind. Sacred to Secular"; "Of War and Love"; "The Re- struction of a pond in addition to dealing "Raising Rabbits," on November 24, joicings"; "Of Pilgrimages"; "Springtime"; "From the with problems of controlling sediment, discusses the selection of stock and raising Court"; "Carnival Songs" and "Street Dances." 6

BRIEFLY University CiliPnada

EAGLE MICROCOMPUTERS will be demon- THE GUELPH INTERNATIONAL Resource Cen- strated on campus in Room 441, University tre presents Dr. Jim Garrison, journalist and Simon Fraser University% library has Centre on Thursday, October 18. Brief presenta- co-author of The Russian Threat: Its Myths and received $46,000 from the Social Sciences and tions will be given at 10:10 a.m., 11:10 a.m., Realities, Sunday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Humanities Research Council to enhance its con- 12:10 p.m., 1:10 p.m., 2:10 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. St. G eorge's E lementary School, 21 King St., temporary literature collection and William All E agle micros are IBM compatible and the Pur- Guelph. Admission is free but donations will be Wordsworth holdings. * * * Western, McGill, chasing Department has negotiated a reduced accepted. Queen% and the University of Toronto are price on this equipment. Dr. Garrison is the co-founder of East-West di cussing the formation of a new regional inter- A detailed announcement is sent to all Reach and an associate of the E salExchange Pute university athletic association that would those on the Microcomput