Wednesday, May 26, 1993 NO GAZETTE: There is no issue of the Gazette today. Regular publication resumes next Wednesday, June 2. CONVOCATION: UW's president, James Downey, will be formally installed in office as the first order of business at this afternoon's convocation ceremony (Physical Activities Complex, 2 p.m.). Among the guests will be the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Hal Jackman. Downey will give the convocation address. Being presented today are 535 degrees in environmental studies, applied health sciences, and independent studies. In South Campus Hall this evening, a dinner for invited guests will celebrate Downey's installation. To make room for dinner guests, parking lot H will be closed to entering cars from 3 p.m. Lot C, across University Avenue, will be open and free. Tomorrow's convocation ceremony (also in the PAC at 2 p.m.) will see 898 degrees awarded from the faculty of arts. Subsequent convocations: Friday at 2 (science), Saturday at 10 (mathematics), Saturday at 2 (engineering). SOCIAL CONTRACT: There's been no progress in the talks at "sectoral tables" in Toronto, participants report, as government, public-sector employers, and employee groups move closer to the government's June 4 deadline for a general agreement on cutting salaries and costs. PHYSICS RECEPTION: The department of physics has announced a reception June 1 (next Tuesday) to honour several people: Frank Boswell and Neil Isenor on their retirement, Phil Eastman for "25 years of SINning", and Ron Aziz on becoming a professor emeritus. The event runs from 4 to 6 in the Flamingo Room, South Campus Hall. Tickets are $5 from Judy Weerheim, ext. 2216. PLEASE NOTE that there will be no Daily Bulletin tomorrow, Thursday, May 27. Chris Redmond Information and Public Affairs credmond@watserv1 ext. 3004