Abstract
This newsletter contains information on a distinguished scientist for C.I.L., leading the way in university co-operation, the Mount's efforts to help Ethiopia, a letter to the editor regarding a student's experiences taking courses that impacted the student's life positively, a profile description of Deborah Poff, and a section for nominations and applications for the position of the chair in Women's Studies. There are sections on the success of the Women's Studies program on DUET (Distance University Education via Television), the eleventh annual University Community Art, Craft, Baking, Hobby, and Talent Show event, the issues that reduced resources have caused for universities, and a discussion of the 'Exploring Your Tomorrow: Opening Doors' event at the Mount. There is an alumnae update regarding active participation in alumnae affairs, a discussion of walking in space by Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, a PR (Public Relations) society forum, a conference on transportation in Atlantic Canada, superficial remedies for issues in developing countries, a new department's creation in government, and a display of Cuban art at the Mount Art Gallery. The newsletter also discusses the new courses added to the Women's Studies program, a link between the Mount and the University of Malawi, a discussion of Orwell's book titled '1984,' a celebration of healthy women, universities' responsibility in averting disaster, and a continuing impasse between the Royal Commission on the Economic Union and Development Prospects for Canada and the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). There is also information on interviews of nineteen Mount community members on DUET, the expansion of the Dominican program, women meeting to set the Women's International Peace Conference, researching effects of arginine vasopressin, women in the labor force, and workshops and lectures given by faculty.