Daily Bulletin, Wednesday, September 7, 1994

NEW STUDENTS got a lively welcome to Waterloo at the noontime pep rally
yesterday.  "My favourite moment," an informant says, "occurred when
President Downey had the house lights turned on so that he could 'see the 
leaders of tomorrow'.  In terms of cheering, though, Peter Hopkins had 
the crowd going most, with chants of 'Waterloo' in answer to loaded questions 
like 'What's the #1 university in Canada?' Stephen Codrington also had a 
good line.  As he was encouraging the various frosh groups to not work 
against each other, he said something like, 'After all, if you're looking 
for someone to pick on, there's always Western.'"

Orientation continues.  Today has been dubbed "faculty day", with activities
like the English Language Proficiency Examination in most faculties, the
dean's breakfasts in AHS, science, math and environmental studies, and
other gatherings designed to introduce students to professors.  Tonight,
of course, come more social events, including something in ES that's dubbed
the Big Banana Trip.

Conrad Grebel College holds its "all-college convocation" at 4:30 today.

INTERNATIONAL students are invited to a one-day orientation event tomorrow,
Thursday, in Davis Centre room 1302.  Things start at 9 a.m.  Says Darlene
Ryan of the international student office: "Come to find out information on
services provided, meet new friends, go on a campus tour, and more."  Her
office can be reached at ext. 2814 for more information.

REGISTRATION continues in the Physical Activities Complex, with arts
students scheduled to sign in this morning, environmental studies and
independent studies students this afternoon.  Course drop and add centres
are in full swing now.  The arts and ES centre, on the second floor of
Needles Hall, is doing a roaring business.  For engineers, the centre is
in Carl Pollock Hall room 1320B; for math students, Math and Computer 5158;
for science students, Biology 1 room 266.

OVER THE AIR:  Two local radio stations thought to be popular with students
are broadcasting this message repeatedly this week:

     The Alcohol Use and Education Committee of the University of
     Waterloo congratulates all first-year university students as they
     take their initial steps towards a degree and a career in their
     chosen field.  Being away from home for the first time is exciting.
     It brings independence and responsibility -- like knowing that
     excessive drinking can stop students from achieving their goals.
     If you drink, drink safely and don't drive.  For information in
     safe drinking call the University of Waterloo counselling services
     or the Bacchus rep at the Federation of Students office.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED:  The local Volunteer Action Centre is listing these
opportunities this week:

     Parent support:  An isolated female parent is in desperate need of
     a mature friend and confidant.  The volunteer does need to be 
     comfortable with epilepsy and obesity.  The parent does have excellent
     social skills and is a pleasure to work with.  Training will be
     provided before visits begin.  Two to four hours a week for nine
     months to a year is the time commitment required.  Listing 021-973

     Sledge hockey volunteers:  Sledge hockey is a winter sport that
     physically challenged and able-bodied individuals can enjoy on an
     equal basis.  Participants sit on specially-designed sleighs equipped
     with blades and use ice picks to propel themselves across the ice.
     We require volunteers who can assist in the safe transfer of
     participants onto sleds and encourage individual involvement.  The
     Saturday event begins October 15 and runs until March 18, from
     1 to 1:50 p.m.  Listing 047-208

The VAC can be reached at 742-8610.

Chris Redmond
Information and Public Affairs, University of Waterloo
888-4567 ext. 3004      credmond@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca