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This newsletter contains information on women in the workplace under Nova Scotia law, a soon-to-be-released report from the Committee on Planning and Budgeting, the Alumnae Award for Teaching Excellence, a profile description of Christopher Heide, student financial aid available, Christmas cards available, the impacts of copyright laws on educators, an advertisement for the Mount's Community Happy Hour, projections of the number of women to be unemployed by 1990, a Christmas Cup Challenge, and a talk by Kate Gonthi concerning youth helping youth in Malawi. The newsletter includes sections on university closure during Christmas break, universities as a key asset to Canada's future, faculty travels, conferences, workshops, and other events, and a reflection of the past decade by The Peace Beat. The newsletter discusses Dr. Peter Schwenger's lecture on publications about the nuclear holocaust, the second edition of 'Transition Learning' titled 'Hot off the Press,' the role of part-time Speech and Drama Instructor Caitlyn Colquhoun's role in the movie 'The Puracon Factor,' a letter to the editor regarding the nature of the utensils and plates, and a 'Leg Work for Team Support' campaign. There is information on Spring graduation, 'Veggie Chips,' a lecture regarding the Big Bang by Dr. Werner Israel, a parking survey, western sunlight at the Gallery, getting into the Christmas spirit, and constructive aid to be given to colleges and universities. There is a non-smoking advertisement, as well as sections on scholarships won by secretaries, innovation through partnerships, a talk by Dr. Barbara Roberts regarding Women's Resources for a Peaceful World, a conference sponsored by the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education, mosquitoes used for research, and an advertisement for the Seton Cantata Choir in concert. The newsletter concludes with sections on publications by and about women, women and moral madness, an 'Experience Unlimited' meeting, and a position open for Don to be applied for by November 26.