Daily Bulletin, Wednesday, August 10

Y'ALL COME BACK:  Mark your calendars for Nov. 11 to 13 for UW's
Homecoming '94 celebrations.

"We invite alumni and the community to enjoy a myriad of fun
activities offered," said homecoming coordinator Bonnie Oberle of
UW's Office of Alumni Affairs.

Some of the highlights include the 27th Annual Naismith
Basketball Classic when eight of Canada's best university teams
compete head-to-head.

There'll be the South Campus Hall open house in the newly
renovated "mall," along with a free family and community skating
party with a special visit by Pounce de Lion -- UW's alumni
mascot.

Also on tap is an evening of informal wine tasting with expert
Bill Munnelly, and the five-kilometre Fun Run around UW's Ring
Road.  For more information, call Bonnie Oberle at 888-4567, ext.
5422.

WELL-KNOWN STAFFER:  A retirement reception will be held
September 14 for Gwen Lipke, who has been handling benefits
claims for staff and faculty these past 26 years in the human
resources department.

"We've had a pretty good response, because she's well-known
across campus," said Anne Wagland, who is compiling a list of
people interested in attending the event.  The reception will be
held at Federation Hall, beginning at 4 p.m.

RSVPs should be sent by August 19 to Wagland, ext. 2078.  Gift
contributions can be sent to Sandie Hurlburt in human resources.

TWO OF OUR FINEST:  Two veteran members of the university police
service are handing in their badges after a combined total of 45
years of service.

Phil McKay, manager of parking, and Sgt. Les Cunningham are
retiring at the end of this month. A reception will be held in
their honor August 24 starting at 4 p.m. in the University Club.

"Everybody is invited to extend best wishes for a happy
retirement to Phil McKay and Les Cunningham," said Sgt. Wayne
Shortt, who is in charge of organizing their campus send-off.

Shortt said McKay has been at UW for 20 years and Cunningham has
been here 25 years.  RSVPs should be sent by August 24 to either
Shortt at ext. 6966 or Cathy Mitchell at ext. 3630.
Contributions for a gift can be sent to Shortt at the university
police service in the Commissary.

BLAMING VICTIMS:  The topic of today's philosophy colloquium
appears to be controversial -- "Blaming the Victims: Is it Time
to Begin?"

Prof. Robert Moffat, of College of Law at the University of
Florida, will be the guest speaker at the event to be held at
3:30 p.m. in Hagey Hall, Room 334.  "My focus is on the
exponential expansion of claims to rights by all and sundry,
especially to buttress political claims of all sorts," Moffat
says in a brief outline of his speech.

"I next wonder about the impact of this development on reduced
civility in civic discourse and growing intolerance in many
different kinds of activisms."  And he promises to "try earnestly
to offend everyone."

"Finally, I am interested in the political theory questions
implicated in this development, and whether there are prospects
for improvement."

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:  The jobs list released today by UW's human
resources department contains two positions.  In a statement, the
department notes the university "welcomes and encourages
applications from the designated employment equity groups:
visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities and
aboriginal people."

Secretary.  Institute for Improved Quality and Productivity.  USG
4.  Proven secretarial abilities with excellent word processing
skills.  Willingness to learn new computer skills.  Excellent
organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.
Good interpersonal abilities.  Thorough working knowledge of
WordPerfect 5.1 would be an asset.  This position is on-going,
contingent on funding.

Library Assistant, IBIS.  Library  USG 6.  A bachelor's degree
(science preferred), knowledge of bibliographic verification, and
excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Experience
with computer technology (CD-ROM searching; word processing;
and/or spreadsheet programs in particular) an asset.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY:  Celebrating his birthday today is Prof. Werner
Adrian, as member of the School of Optometry.

John Morris, Jim Fox
UW News Bureau, (519) 888-4444
jmorris@mc1adm.uwaterloo.ca
jfox@mc1adm.uwaterloo.ca