THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER 0 THE BRIIUSH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE • TECHNOIEOGY CONVOCATION AND AWARDS Understanding convocation Convocation Thursday. June 23 - 0930-1130, School of Business Thursday. June 23 - 1530-1730, & nominating for awards School of Engineering Technology BCIT Media Services 1) Academic Awards are sponsored by Fnday, June IA - 1000-1200. Schools The President's Award is presented to a private organizations and individuals. of Heallh, Electrical and A time uf beginnings, endings, and a graduating student with a first class or They are presenied lo students who Electronic Technology and whole bunch of awards... high second class standing who has a achieve die highest academic standing in Trades Training. record of active participation in sludent die final two academic terms of iheir pro• Whether you are a staff member or a activities including ones which bring gram. student, convocation is an important fin- Graduating Awards recognition to die institute. Deadline for ish-hne. It is one of Uiose rare moments in 2) Actiievement Awards are presented to Ceremonies nominations: May 27. life lhat clearly marks the end of one technology students who achieve out• standing marks in specific second-year phase and ttie beginning of another. Lt. Governor's Award is presented each Wednesday, June 22 - 0830-1030, courses or who have demonstrated a com• Every year in January and in June sev• year to one smdent graduating form BCIT Schools of Business and Health bination of high academic standing, lead• eral thousand full and part-time students with an advanced or post-diploma pro• Sciences ership, services and/or aU-round achieve• eam the right to walk across die big stage gram and one student completing a trades Wednesday, June 22 - 1430-1630, ment. Students are nominated by die tech• and receive their diplomas or certificates. or apprenticeship program. Schools of Engineering nology departments, wilh the final selec• In an attempt to clear up a few miscon• Technology and Electrical and Dean's Awards are presented to die most tion being made by die dean. ceptions, here is a quick review of what it Electronic Technology. outstanding student in each of BCIT's is aU about. The Graduating Awards Ceremonies schools. Selected by the Registrar's wdl be held in Office. In the past, convocation has been held the Town Square Cafeteria. in a variety of locations—hotel baikooms, An honours diploma is awarded to any theatres and gymnasiums—any venue graduating student whose average marks large enough to hold the many friends and for the last two academic terms are 80 per• LINK CLASSIFIEDS family memt)ers who wish to attend. cent or greater. Recipients .must have Tlie three convocation ceremonies diis maintained al least a 75 percent course LINK CLASSIFIEDS... are $5 for a 3 line ad and $1 for each line after-except employ• June will take place for the second con• load during the period. ment listings for wtiich the first 3 lines are FREE. To place a classified ad contact The secutive year at the Willinedon Unk at 432-8935. Conference Centre at 4812 Williiiydon Honourary Diplomas are awarded to Avenue, jusl off campus near Willin^jdon individuals who are widely recognized for TUTORS ADVERTISE IN and Moscrop. outstanding and sustained achievements in their areas of expertise. Last year WCB EXP. ESL TUTORS In the recent past, convocation cere• THE UNK CLASSIFIEDS President and CEO Ken Dye and 20/hr. Essay maridng $I.75/pg monies were held in the SAC gymnasium. Chairperson of BCIT's Aerospace Project 435-6125 EMPLOYMENT ADS FREE The rental of carpets, cuitains and staging Marie Taylor were recipients. Staff, stu• cost thousands of doUars every year. The dents, alumni and advisory committee gym was barely large enough and il often members nominate candidates. DeadUne CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EVENTS became very hot and humid. Following for nomination is October of each year. the ceremony, guest would have to walk Wednesday, May 4 Monday, May 9 half way across campus to the reception. Distinguished Service Awards are BCFF Quintathalon. 12- 2pm. Team cap• Gays and Lesbians at BCIT (GALA- In the WilUngdon Conference Centre, awarded to individuals to recognize out• tain. Canoeing (2 persons), Short Distance BCrr). Meeting. 12:30. Usual place Call the facility is provided free of charge. The standing and sustained service to BCIT Run, Swim, Long Distance Run, & Maris: (432-8964) or Gordon (loc. 5301. 1,800 seat air-conditioned conference cen• and/or die science and technology com• Cycling. Registration fee $84Aeam for early 434-5734) for info. tre is equipt with the latest sound equip• munily. Last year's winners were the bird regisitation (by April 22) $96Aeam for ment and staging. Numerous other rooms School of Heath Sciences' Margaret regular (by April 29) & $105Aeam (up until Friday, May 13 are used for gowning. FoUowing ttie cere• Neylan and Prince George Pulp and May 4.) Fust prize $300, second $150 & mony, die reception is held in the gymna• Paper's David Yarmish. As with hon• diird $75. Also many more spot prizes. ($ Gays and Lesbians at BCIT (GALA- sium in the same building. ourary diplomas, staff, students, alumni, based on 15 entries). BCIT). PoUuck supper. Call Mark (432- 8964) or Gonlon (loc. 5301, 434-5734) for Ample parking is avaUable at the con• and advisory committee members nomi• To reigister contact Rec & Adiletics in location. ference centre as weU as at Uie soudi end nate candidates. DeadUne for nominations die SAC or caU 432-8287. of the campus. is October of each year. Co-sponsored by BC CMA. One student from each of the three cer• emonies is selected by peers to give the The Distinguished Actiievement Award Campus Events is a calendar column open for the advertisement of events and valedictorian address. Students must sub• is presented to a faculty of staff member functions on aU of BCIT's campuses. Subnii.ssions should be dropped off at The mit nominations to the Special Events in the School of Engineering Technology. Link offices or sent through campus mail. Deadline for the next paper, published office by May 30. Candidates are nominated by sludents, Wednesday May 18th, is Thurs. Majl2th. _ colleagues and others for outstanding per• formance throughout the academic year. Awards presented at Nomination forms are available from any ATTENTION ALL JUNE 1994 Convocation SET associate dean's office. Deadline: May 20. GRADUATES The Governor General's Collegiate Bronze Medal Award is presented to die The School of Business Excellence in Application or nominations are now being accepted for studeni who achieves the highest academ• Teaching Award is bestowed annually Valedictorian for the Graduating Cl:i.sses — June 23 & 24,1994. ic standing in a diploma program widi an torn a full- or part-time School of average of 80 percent or greater. The Business instructor for superior teaching June 23: School of Business recipient is selected by the Regisiiar's abUities. Recipients are nominated by stu• June 23: School of Engineering Office based on academic standing. dents, colleagues and other admirers. Deadline for nominations is May 6. June 24: Schools of Health, Electrical & Electronics, The Board of Governor's Award for and Trades Training Citizensliip is presented to a graduating Awards presented at student who has a record of active partici• Please submit application with a resume of activities pation in student activities, a reputation Graduating Awards while at BCIT to the Special Events Office, Admin. BIdg. for mature personal relations wiili bolh Ceremonies staff and studcnis and good academic Applications must be received by May 30, 1994 standing. Deadline for nominations: May There are two types of awards present• 27. ed during graduating awards ceremonies: If you would like more information please call 432-8998 2 • May 4, 1994 SPORTS • THEUNI NEWS • THEUNi Canucks in Six? by Trent Houg dilemma on who to put between When the Vancouver the pipes in this series. Andy Canucks left for Calgary last Moog had a record of 3-1 Saturday they probably didn't against the Canucks this season pack enough clothes to last them allowing a 1.97 GAA. So what's a day never mind a week. But the problem? Moog didn't back following their double overtime slop the Stars in the opening victory over the Flames in round Darcy Wakaluk did and Calgary that is exacdy what they looked very strong allowing just were going to need. Instead of 10 goals in the sweep against the winging their back lo the west Blues. coast, the C;mucks found diem• •A :)\'.; Even selves aboard a pltme emoute to Dallas in preparation for the Defence Western Division semi-finals Vancouver made a move just against die Dallas Stars, before the trade deadline to In probably one of the best sirengthen their Blueline with saves of this years Stanley Cup llic addition of former Blue, Jeff play-offs. Kirk McLean single I'lown. Brown is about the only handily dealt ilie Flames their '.ilcnsive weapon the Canucks exit oul Ihe 94 play-offs, when ]Ms.ses at die point. he robbed Robert Reichel of his Defensively Gerald Diduck moment in the spotlight. Early iMui Dave Babych have both into the second OT Captain Kiric played well in the first round of found himself starring Theoroii tlie play-offs. Flury and Robert Reichel in the The Stars Blue Une is certain• eyes as Ihey were streaking ly not the strongest in die league towards him widi what looked to and with Mark Tinordi sitting be the bearers of bad tidings. out (broken leg) Dallas could be Instead of surrendering lo the in trouble in this department.