Abstract
This newsletter contains information on a new five-year plan for Mount computer resources, a candlelight supper to be repeated, a Vintage 1925 theme for the Faculty Association Dinner Dance, and the discovery of old Canadian photos appearing in book form. There are also sections on The Peace Beat concerning Star Wars tests and the Reagan administration, the 12th annual University Community Art, Craft, Baking, Hobby and Talent Show, the success of a Mount Co-op student, callings for papers on education, and improving the status of disabled persons in Ottawa. There is also information on the MacLennan report, long-service awards, an in memoriam section for the deaths of family members of Mount community members, as well as a list of activities in international development and research grants awarded. The newsletter contains sections on a profile description of Virginia O'Connell, lectures at Dalhousie on reproductive technology, prints of Agnes Nanogak's scenes of Inuit life, AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) educational campaigns launched in the United States, a poster for the Beggar's Banquet on Caritas Day, toys and furniture wanted by Dr. Ron Van Houten and Dr. Ahmos Rolider, the most ambitious musical at the Mount to date from 'A Chorus Line', and faculty publications, meetings, travels, and professional development. There is information on improving the image of social scientists, books donated in memory of Judith Trenaman, the access provided by shorter courses, the A.U.C.C.'s (Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) statement on bilingualism, fewer jobs available, home life and children's view of war at the Art Gallery, Gladys Grandy's retirement from Versa Food Services, and the annual winter carnival from January 27-31. The newsletter concludes with an advertisement for a public lecture held by Dr. Kathleen McCartney, and a non-smoking advertisement, as well as information on a Student Union reception and course registration.