This newsletter contains information on a Women's Studies lecture series, the beginnings of the Hospitality program, E. Margaret Fulton's reception of the Order of Canada, plans for airlifting food to Ethiopia, CCLOW (the Canadian Congress of Learning Opportunities for Women) bridging for women, the microcomputer information centre, prestigious awards presented, doing business in countries in the Middle East, applications for the position of Director of Development, English help for students, and an alumnae update regarding the Harbour Folk Society and the travels the alumnae officer and the board of Directors Fund Raising chairman. The newsletter also includes a profile description of Jean Hartley, information on a choir reunion, museum studies on DUET (Distance University Education via Television), seminars, workshops, and performances given by faculty, and honorary alumnae being granted doctor of laws degrees. There are sections on E. Margaret Fulton's signing of an agreement forming Interuniversity Services Inc., equality on faculty, scholarships available, walking for promoting health, caring for the elderly, adult education, a spectator's guide to Trivial Pursuit, an issue of Feelings/Faith, an image of the Sisters of Charity, an opinion piece on student employment after university, a memorial mass to be held, an International Night, public lectures on the Humanities, a play preview of 'Touched' by Stephen Lowe, and sympathy to Brenda Joergensen on the passing of her father. There is a discussion of a self-evaluation tool for faculty, a human rights address highlighting changes in 1985, a note of caution about caffeine intake, a discussion of classified advertising, a classified ad template, and a consideration of education and labor pains.

This newsletter contains information on six women to receive honorary degrees at a special convocation, joining the celebrations of the Mount's 60th year as a degree-granting institution, a new chair of Women's Studies named, a section titled 'The Peace Beat,' highlighting the dire circumstances brought about by the Cold War, a section on how DUET (Distance University Education via Television) was filled to capacity with students, and an advertisement for an invitation to the MSVU Life Planning and Learning Centre Open House. The newsletter also contains information on women gaining courage from each other following the Nairobi Conference, a profile description of Dr. Larry Fisk, an advertisement for the Elizabeth Seton Lectures, new faculty on the job, Nova Scotia women artists, a conference scholarship, four new board members elected, and awards won by faculty, in addition to presentations, conferences attended, and higher positions granted. There is information on the Microcomputer Information Centre at the Killam Library on University Avenue, an opinion piece regarding the Special Committee on Pornography and Prostitution, sixty years of memories at the Mount, teaching awards granted to Dr. Rao, and a summer increase of the Mount's Summer School population. The newsletter discusses planning for Caritas Day, a luncheon hosted in honor of Dr. Pierre Gerin's retirement, career options and realities, a tourism degree as a possible educational pursuit, a short list for a new Mount president, and a letter to the editor concerning shortage of housing for students. The newsletter concludes with information on the 'Noon Walk' program, the musical 'A Chorus Line,' an in memoriam section for losses of family in the Mount community, an alumna honored, an arts conference, and names added to those supporting a campaign to free Dr. Yuri Orlow and Dr. Anatoly Scharansky from Soviet prisons.

Topics covered include: Rally; Residence; Senate; Student Affairs; Administration; Student work-load; Student Union; Student Services Committee; Jeanne Doucette; Neptune Theatre; Drama Society; Music; Winter Carnival; Security

Topics covered include: Kenny Fitzpatrick; What Is Your MSVU Vision; Michael P. Whalen; MSVU Needs Your Input; Shani Pearson; Student Leadership Award; Amy Eaton; Crosswalk Crisis; Darrell MacLean; Library News; Jennifer Jackson; Right to Play; Kristen Pickett; Rogi Orazio: A New World Spin on Old World Charm; Jeremy Neilson; Dr. Draino Love's Guide to Dating; Shawn McKim; Valentine's Day

This newsletter contains information on criticisms by the AUCC (Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) and the AUU (Association of Atlantic Universities) of the federal budget due to funding cuts for transfer payments to the provinces, as well as awards given to students in the Bachelor of Science degree program. The newsletter discusses gender influences in university accessibility, a lecture by astronomer Dr. Arthur Upgren, a Capital Campaign Bulletin discussing funds for the Mount's Learning and Leading capital campaign, and an 'Of Interest' section detailing lectures by faculty and conferences in Waterloo, Ontario regarding church-related colleges in English-speaking Canada. There is a profile description of Dr. Rita Schneider, as well as sections on a Mathematics Placement Test, experience and adventure offered by co-op education, and an 'On the Move' section discussing conferences and broadcast events attended and conducted by faculty.

Topics covered include: Break in and theft from Student Union; Dr. Francis Early; Sexist Vandalism on Campus; Runaway car incident; Arlene Gravelle - Mount student, winner - Royal Bank's Business Student Writing Awards; The Ninth Annual Terry Fox Run; NHL in Halifax; Shinerama; Air Canada Fellowship - Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) third year public relations student, Michelle Michalak (recipients); Canadian Federation of Students; Beach Sweep, organized by The Clean Nova Scotia Foundation; AIDS Education Program on the campuses of Atlantic Universities

Topics covered include: Canadian Federation of Students; National Union of Students (NUS); Aldolfo Esquivel; Latin America; McGill University; Chaplaincy Office; the Scarboro Foreign Mission Society; Halifax City Regional Library; Alumnae Association; Dalhousie Student Council; Argyle Tv Sales and Service; Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC); Plaza Europa; Exam Schedule; Student Council; Food; Athletics Department

This newsletter contains information on the significant turnout for the Mount's 61st Convocation, President Naomi Hersom's report to Convocation, photographs of graduates, and Mary Eberts's address to graduates, stating that 'Women's work is just beginning.' There are also photographs of the Baccalaureate Mass.

Topics covered include: Administration, Student Union Reluctant to Give Students Strike-related Info; MAI: Good Bad? Multilateral Agreement on Investment Could Spell Doom for Canadian Sovereignty; Student Union Offers Assistance with Loan Remission; Thieves Target Cars in Rosaria; The Death of Higher Education; Full-time Faculty's Reactions; Alternative budget challenges federal agenda; Same sex families given equal rights and responsibilities in BC; Michelle Shortte - International Student from St. Vincent and the Grenadines; And Then There Were None (play at Neptune); Fallen (film); Great Expectations (film); The High Cost of Losing the Arts