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| Yesterday |
Friday, August 23, 2002
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Editor: Chris Redmond credmond@uwaterloo.ca |
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"It's a cross between a brochure and an annual report," says Linda Kenyon,
manager of UW's publications office and the person in charge of editing
We're Waterloo, dated July 2002 and printed in an edition of
20,000 copies.
The glossy, fold-out full-colour brochure was written by Kenyon and her colleague Pat Bow, and designed by Christine Goucher of UW Graphics. It replaces two distinctive square brochures about UW that were introduced early in 2001.
With basic information about Waterloo and plenty of boasts about "an impressive library . . . close relationships with employers . . . more than 100 companies tracing their roots", it's intended as a "first-contact" brochure, introducing the university to anybody other than potential students. For example, Kenyon said, it can be given to academic visitors, candidates for faculty posts, potential donors to the university and community friends.
"We're serious about teaching," one page is headed. Another: "We're committed to co-op." And another: "We're research intensive." There are also sections about Campaign Waterloo and the University of Waterloo Research & Technology Park, now under construction.
But the document isn't just a brochure -- it's also an annual report, something that UW hasn't consistently produced in recent years.
Martin Van Nierop, director of information and public affairs, and Laura Talbot-Allan, vice-president (university relations), sent copies to departments across campus earlier this month, with a covering memo that explained: "This document is the first in what we anticipate will be a series of reports on the state of the University.
"The next report will update the University and its accomplishments in January 2003, and henceforth we will bring out a new issue at the beginning of each year."
Copies are available from Linda Howe of information and public affairs, phone ext. 3580.
At the time of the fire, the theatre company was in the process of renovating its 86-year-old premises on Princess street, converting the second floor into an additional performance space, and giving the building an external facelift. The fire is thought to have started near an electrical panel on the main floor, and caused an estimated $150,000 worth of damage.
James Harynuk (chemistry) sent word of the benefit, and says, "Though not directly affiliated with the university, KWLT is a second home for many UW students and alumni, with even the odd staff or faculty member showing up to help out or perform on occasion."
Tickets for tonight's benefit are $25, with all proceeds going toward a new home for the theatre company. Tax receipts will be issued. To reserve tickets, call 886-0660.
The Waterloo Busker Carnival continues from noon to 11 p.m. today, with live street performances. For information, call 747-8769.
Noemia Fernandes of retail services sends the following announcement: "As of Monday, August 26, all Retail Services stores will return to regular fall and winter hours. They are as follows:
Plant operations sends word that the Burt Matthews Hall elevator will be out of service from Monday, August 26 to Monday, September 16 to allow for repairs to be made.
And finally, St. Jerome's University sends word about the mass schedule for the fall term. Mass will be held:
Avvey Peters
TODAY IN UW HISTORYAugust 23, 1999: Wes Graham, "father of computing at Waterloo," dies, shortly after receiving the Order of Canada. |