In-camera session
Comedian
delivers laughs
upsets reporter By Ray Bowe
debates are not recorded.
A Spoke reporter questioned DSA executive -members about
the executive meeting minutes
their
in-camera sessions during a
DSA
meeting on March
DSA
the
Day
Patrick’s
discussed
St.
events, funding for
message machines and
electronic
an upcoming seminar.
According
Laura Czekaj, edi-
to
AOC approves ISO
ed for about an hour before
steering committee policy.
president Ellen
motion
PAGES
to
DSA
Menage made
the
go in-camera.
an annual survey of
community
colleges.
consists of 95 mutual
and
services
facilities.
establish
KPI
accountability
stu-
Menage
Czekaj,
to
was too sen-
said the subject matter
executive
March I* For story see page
leave.
Czekaj argued her point of view
meeting subsequently continued in-camera.
“We
Police project targets
area
DSA
word,” said
By Laura Czekaj
brainstorming, budget issues and,
County
She
also said she thought she had
a
is
DSA. The DSA’s mission statement
student represented by the
states “the
DSA
is
committed
to
addressing the issues that concern
membership, while providing
its
opportunities for social and educational
ing in-camera sessions put forth in
DSA’s executive committee
meetings policy book, attendance at
in-camera meetings
to executive staff
is restricted
committee members,
and college advisers. In some
instances staff will not be permitted
in-camera meeting entails
matters determined by the executive
committee
The
subject matter must be item-
to
be confidential.
ized on the agenda and a vote must
be conducted to move in-camera.
The agenda for the March 6 meetshow an in-camera ses-
ing did not
sion, nor the topics to
be covered.
Only motions and the
results
of
the vote are recorded in an in-cam-
era
meeting.
I
same room out
have everybody
same
at the
in the
time, with-
DSA is reasons. We
being publicized. The
it
aware of the
legal
aren’t speaking
on things
to hide
from students,” said Menage.
DSA
two open board
to institute
types of meetings:
Discussion
and
may be on
the loose
Waterloo Region and Wellington
also said
all
in their teens or early
against
However,
20s and
all
morn-
incident,
window and
the
suspect
then proceeded to
disable the phones.
know what
ly strong or.
they are
is
that
much
greater.”
A1 Hunter, security supervisor
at
Conestoga College, said the college is
Rick Lehman of the
Staff Sgt.
advises
doing, the chances of being the vic-
tim of that weapon
each
he
it.
victim of the weapon,” said Lehman. “Unless they are extreme-
ing.
or
wishes to keep a weapon by her bedside.
female and
attacks occurred in the early
In
up
“The trouble with taking a weapon to bed is you may be the
Guelph and Kitchener.
The victims were
it is
whether she
in
one suspect was
after
entered through an unlocked door
The college administration has advised the
Waterloo regional police suspect
linked to five recent attacks
“Closed sessions are the only
prepared for such incidents.
He
Conestoga has 24-hour
said
and offers programs
and closed executive meetings, said Menage.
Waterloo regional police said two
security
of the incidents have resulted in
WalkSafe, which have been estab-
when we
rape and during one of the incidents
“It’s
feel
very difficult for us
our voice
is
not being heard in
the (Spoke) articles,” said
‘There
is
no opportunity for us
our stance.
clarify
Menage.
We
to
need Spoke
to get our views across to students.”
Menage
then criticized
Spoke
taking an editorial stance
to attend.
An
dealing with Spoke.
meetings
advancement.”
According to guidelines regardthe
lately, issues
time that
the right to stay because she
an interview. She added
He
to each individual as to
because she believes she
in
remain locked.
president Ellen
in
involves staff or
serial rapist
don’t treat in-camera ses-
involving people, sensitive issues,
it
Donna Pyves)
The
before leaving the meeting.
college paper, said she remained
budget issues.
6, (Photo by
provided
meeting or Czekaj would have to
a serial rapist
dis-
Conestoga
have to adjourn the
either
the closed sessions deal with issues
DSA
McCaw Women at
Donna
Author
Menage
cussion unless
.
have to go by what
sions in the corporate sense of the
the executive decid-
should be able to cover
out of control
DSA
dents say.”
to go in-camera, Czekaj, who was covering the meeting for the
seated
Violence getting
ment type of committee. However, the
-dinner
ed
Page 2
to the
who own and
Menage said the
Even though
Commentary
opposed
operate the school in a manage-
would
and excellence benchmarks.
PAGES
to the students, as
said
should answer
reporter.
Czekaj.
questions regarding programs, fac-
Food for thought at women’s resource dinner.
motion,”
the
DSA
Czekaj. “The
and the funding
are
surveys
fought
ever
entertainment fof|the Celebrating
questions and five college-specific
ulty,
be taken
to
speak about in front of a
Ontario’s 25
The survey
seemed
sitive to
that,” said
KPIs
DSA
aback maybe because nobody had
KPI (Key Performance
Indicators) surveys
from
go in-camera and
to
According
‘There were unintentional hints referring to
motion
another to end the session.
board of governors,
of Spoke, the meeting proceed-
tor
a
‘The
6.
Prior to the motion to go in-camera,
The only information provided in was
doesn’t have
all
due
is
to
it
of the information.
we may
The
latest attack
was on Feb. 2 1
at
about 2:20 a.m., when a female university student
man
awoke
to find a
members
lying beside her bed.
When
a waste of time doing inter-
as
well
other rapists in the
region, the police have established a
dubbed Project Lock-Up.
views with Spoke, said Menage,
task force
because reporters don’t get the
Lehman, who heads the task force, said the logical way to avoid
facts straight, the executive
ber
is
memmay
misquoted, or the story
not even be printed or covered.
being the victim of this suspect
make
sure
all
is
to
doors and windows
who
will escort
them
to
However, Hunter says even pro-
WalkSafe can’t protect
like if
the individual doesn’t
have an escape plan. 'St's best to
hope
as
safely.
from 6:45-
their cars.
someone
28.
available
10:45 p.m. and pairs students with
ran away.
20 and
is
a volunteer
grams
In an attempt to catch this rapist,
believe
and from the buildings
she questioned him, he got up and
as a white male between the ages of
executive
lished to assist students in getting to
WalkSafe
carrying a weapon.
nervousness about
students,” she said.
it’s
believed to have been
Victims of the rapist describe him
whether the information will get to
Some
is
hesi-
“Part of the reason tate
for
when
the suspect
like
plan for the worst and
for the best,” Hunter said. “If
someone
feels anxious, they proba-
bly have a reason to feel that way.”
He
also said to avoid being in a
dangerous
situation,
people should
stay in well-lit areas, always walk
with a friend and plan the route
ahead of time.
See Task force
•
page 10
l^ge^^j^SPOKEjJVlajp^^Oj^O^ <
Student jobs
abundance
in
The youth unemployment the lowest
it
rate is steady at 12.5 per cent, has been in 10 years, according to Statistics
Canada. Kevin Makra, president of the Student Employment Network, said in a press release that this year more than 40 per cent of the approximately 900 employers they corresponded with have expressed optimism in hiring students this summer. Every year Makra conducts research into what employers look for when they hire and publishes his findings in
The Canada Student Employment Guide and The Canadian Job Directory. “The lower youth unemployment firms need to be more proactive in tions,” he said.
Makra
rate will filling
mean some
seasonal posi-
says a lot of the seasonal jobs are being offered
on an entry-level basis, so retail, clerical and outdoor seasonal jobs are a good bet. However, he stresses students should not ignore the hitech sector, which is experiencing tremendous growth. With all this talk about youth unemployment being low and the great market for seasonal jobs, what does it mean for Conestoga College students? Mary Wright, manager of student employment, co-op education and alumni services, says the number of postings for summer jobs last year was 1,223, and as of today
summer postings. More companies are expected to
there are 1,216
by June and
post job opportunities
July.
Therefore, Wright says she expects there will be more postings this year than last. She also said that the low youth unemployment rate is a reflection of how grads are finding jobs. ‘There is a great market for grads right now,” she said. Each year employment services posts potential jobs, and there are more each year which is an indication of the
lower youth unemployment rate. In 1996-97 there were 1,838 jobs posted by employment services at Conestoga. In 1997-98 there were 3,062 job postings and in 1998-99 there were 4,688 job opportuni-
Violence out of control When I was growing up my mother use me
always tell to be care-
ful
when
to
I
leaving
to
Conestoga is the number 1 rated school for graduate employment. In 1997-98, applied arts- had 97 per cent of its grads find employment. In the school of business in 1997-98, 93 per cent of its students found employment, and in health sciences and community services, in 1997-98, 97 per cent of its grads found employment. Although there are so many optimistic reports on finding a job, Makra warns that one thing has never changed in the job hunt, and that is marketing yourself. “It doesn’t matter if the unemployment rate is two per cent or 20 per cent, the rules for finding work are still the same,” says Makra. “A young person needs to work hard if they are going to find a job.” Makra also said that young people need to market themthat
Then
was
selves like they are selling a car.
“In a lot of cases you already have what an employer wants, it’s just a question of how best to get your message across,” he said.
return,
always
29,
lives.
the boy that killed Kayla Rolland on
is
Mount
in
Morris
Township, Mich., with a stolen
In I
would
tell
her
.32-calibre handgun.
The boy
be
no
expelled,
but
will
criminal
she was being
charges will be laid because the
paranoid.
boy is too young what he did.
was wrong. Through the years I
how
I
have
real-
has become. It seems nobody can go out and have fun without witnessing an act of violence or worse yet, being involved in vioized
violent
society
lence.
My
question
is
understand
to
weapon but
not
Oakville, Feb. 26.
Several bullets hit Harcharan Singh Brar after he was followed home and shot. It appears no matter where you go you could be putting your life in danger. Whether you are at fire, at work, dance club or on your way home to be with your family, you
school, putting out a in a
are at risk.
to understand
how
boy can
the
aim and
know
fire
that
a
guns
It
is
important not only to be
aware of the dangers lurking around us, but perhaps more is
to live with so
The sad
kill.
On March
bouncer at the Spin Cat club in Toronto was killed by a gunshot wound to the 4, a
how horrible much violence.
important to realize it
there
part
is little
individuals feel
is
they can do to pre-
we need
vent violence but
body
to
do
every-
their part in stopping
Recently I read about several murders and assaults in the news that have all occurred in places
shooting was that the patron was
such crimes, crimes we to learn to live with if
rejected entry to the club, so he
work together
they shouldn’t have.
pulled out a gun.
Lessons of anti-violence must start in the home. We must teach
On March 8, in Memphis, Tenn., two firemen and a sheriff’s deputy were shot and killed when they were ambushed during an attempt to put out a house fire. The gunman was a firefighter.
Now
Spoke
there
Feb.
to death in
but also about getting shot
six-year-old
the
house.
fire,
while trying to save
ties.
Wright also pointed out
worry about burning
the
firefighters don’t only
have
head.
The apparent reason
for the
I’m sure he won’t be rejected entry to
to prevent them.
future generations to solve prob-
jail.
People are no longer safe in their own homes. A self-made businessman and father of three was lucky to survive a hail of bullets outside his house in
lems with words not weapons. If we cannot accomplish this, we are simply giving in to the tragic end patterns are taking towards - murder and death.
these
SPOKE is mainly funded from
Keeping Conestoga College connected
may have we don’t
September
to
May
us
by the Doon
Student Association (DSA). The views and opinions expressed in
this
newspaper do not necessarily
reflect
Conestoga College or the DSA. Advertisers
in
the views of
SPOKE arc
not
DSA unless their advertisements contain the SPOKE shall not be liable for any damages arising
endorsed by the
SPOKE is published
and produced weekly by the journalism students of Conestoga College. Editor: Laura Czekaj; News Editor: Ray Bowe; Photo Editor: Donna Ryves Production Manager: Ray Bowe; Advertising Manager: Mike Radatus; Circulation Manager: Sherri Osment; Faculty Supervisor: Christina Jonas; Faculty Adviser: Sharon Dietz SPOKE’s address is 299 Doon Valley Dr., Room 4B14, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 4M4. Phone: 748-5220, ext 691, 692, 693, 694 Fax: 748-3534 E-mail: spoke@conestogac.on.ca
DSA
logo.
out of errors in advertising beyond the
amount paid
for the
space. Unsolicited submissions must be sent to the editor by
9:30 a.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to acceptance or rejection and should be clearly written or typed; a WordPerfect
or
MS Word
tain
file
would be
helpful.
Submissions must not cor^
any libellous statements and may be accompanied by
illustration (such as a photograph).
SPOKE, March
20,
2000
— Page 3
Bursary for EET By Laura Czekaj
electronics engineering technolo-
the application can be from work done while at Conestoga, work done in the community or from high school projects. She recom-
gy program have an opportunity to receive a $1,500 bursary from the
tion
activity
that
Keith Pritchard trust fund, donat-
demonstrates the student’s
abili-
Students in Conestoga College’s
ed
by
Technologies
S-S
mends
in
ties as
The award will be presented to two EET students who will receive the bursary in the upcom-
ativity
Waterloo.
ing
fall
semester.
Applications are judged by a
committee of
at least three peo-
ple at S-S Technologies and win-
number of
students include informa-
about
an
a leader.
“They have to demonstrate creby something that they something they present or
write,
something they have put togeth-
“When
they set up
er,”
she said.
this
award, they were looking for
good
all-arounders,
which
is
what
Keith Pritchard was.”
sented in a professional manner.
was a graduate of the program at Conestoga and he remained connected to the college as a program adviser for the program until his death in 1996 at the age of 47. Pritchard is described by Rick
The
Brock, S-S Technologies chair-
ners are chosen on a
Pritchard
EET
criteria.
Criteria that determine whether
the application
is
eligible include
whether the application contains thorough information and
pre-
is
good
student must also be in
academic standing
to
be consid-
man and CEO,
as a skilled busi-
nessman with remarkable com-
ered.
Once
the application has been
evaluated, students are judged on
whether they have shown leadership
28th March Brunswick Fredrick Lanes
Tues.
among
their
and
peers
demonstrated creativity
in
the
work being submitted. Also included should be faculty
in the application
letters
or
of support from
other
appropriate
sources.
Carol Walsh, financial aid and
awards
officer, said projects that
can be used
in
conjunction with
mon
sense.
“Pritchard built a strong team at
S-S Technologies and
we
intend
on carrying on his vision,” said Brock.
S-S Technologies has made the award available to students in first and second-year EET courses.
Applications can be obtained from the financial aid and awards office.
tions is
The deadline March 30.
for applica-
Conestoga College ri
Quality Policy Conestoga College continually seeks opportunities for improvenxnt to Conestoga College
[~p
meet and exceed the needs of our students, employees
and communities.
The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
first
knowledge
auction is now accepting your original dissertations, theses and other
knowledge documents.
com Knowledge Exchange Auction
LAST CALL FOR
knowledge to business and industry.
Sell your
Grad Photos APRIL 4&5
Step into a rewarding career with Peel Regional Police Be a part Built
of
an organization
on excellence
Committed
to serving the public
Investing in training you
0 LICK UP AT MA OFFICE TODAYS
Peel Regional Police
is
accepting applications from young
career-minded individuals from Inquiries
Now Mon.
all
walks
of
life.
welcome.
HiringNow HiringNow Hiring
Attend in Person
In Writing
8:30 a m.
Recruiting Bureau
- Fri.
-
3:30 p.m.
Peel Regional Police 2 County Court Blvd. Ste. 100,
Brampton,
(905) 453-2121, Ext.
Peel Regional Police 7750 Hurontario St.
Brampton, ON L6V 3W6 Fax (905) 453-8043
ON 6002
College Graduates Join the leading edge of a
new breed
of professionals!
Conestoga offers a variety of unique full-time Post-Graduate Programs
Apply
now
for
September
Career Development Practitioner
Computer Numerical Control Environmental Engineering Applications (Optional Co-op)
Human Resources Management
(Co-op)
Systems Analyst Teaching English as a Second Language
Technology Marketing
Woodworking Manufacturing Management For information
748-5220,
ext.
call
656.
Ask about our part-time Post-Graduate Programs too!
Conestoga College qp
Women’s Soccer Condors The
Thank You
Strategic Plan, 2000-2005
Conestoga College Moves Forward
.
.
.
The Men’s Soccer Condors would
With Your Help
Men’s team. Your
We solute the the Strategic Plan (2000-2005), you can help
As Conestoga College continues work on that Plan a reality
--
one
works well
that
Any time from March 13 through
Survey- your Here’s
how
•
for the College,
April 7,
opportunity to review and
and
please take a few
comment on
for students, faculty
moments
and
complete the Strategy
to
strategies for the College's future.
to
You
say Thank
on the play and
for all the support that
practice field
was a
real
Web
a special
site --
www.conestogac.on.ca/stplan
complete the survey on-line and submit
Jolene Theriault
Daniela Sirio
Rebecca Miller Erin Marshall
Ange Papazotos Jenn Melnyk
Erin Frank
Kristie Pereira
Donga
Elizabeth Gellatly
Regan Courtney
Diana
Jailall
Tanya
Listar
it
--
T3
Teaching English
where you can
electronically, or print a
copy of the survey
Second Language
as a
Doon),
OR
A One-Year
Pick up printed survey forms College.
When
-- you’ll
see them
at various locations
September
Starts this Call for
Building, Doon).
reflect
receives, the better our Strategic Plan
Conestoga
more information
519-748-5220, easy. The more responses the College
Program
Certificate
throughout the
you’ve completed the forms, send them to College Planning
(Employee Services
that
source of inspiration.
Name
Name
Jen Pisani-
forms to be completed and sent to College Planning (Employee Services Building,
It’s
Women’s
you have given
to participate:
Go to
•
!
following team members;
make
staff.
efforts
Super Season
like to take this opportunity the congratulate the
Soccer Condors on a Great Season and the
for a
College
656
ext.
will
[|
your ideas for the College’s future.
Take the time
to help
make Conestoga
a better college - participate in the Strategic
Planning process.
z o H <1 H > 7 x. r^H
In the Sanctuary
PEERS AND GUESTS! Please join peer services Thursday, April 6 2000 From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
March 20 to 24
o
,
IN
THE “BLUE ROOM CAFETERIA”
Come
sr0.
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND AND HELP US CELEBRATE WITH OUR PEER TUTORS AND PEER HOSTS FOR A JOB WELL DONE
see
the Action
!
REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE PRESENTATIONS AT 5:00 P.M.
Management Internship Program
Textile
The Textiles Human Resources Council engineering and science graduates
is
who
looking for technology, are under 30 years of age for our
one-year Textile Management Internship Program (TM1P)
R.S.V.P. Jeanette Walker or
'
Celeste Davey Ext. 337 by March 3 srr 2000 .
100%
industry placement and national winner of
Canada’s National Partners
TheTMlP
is
a
in
- a program with
The Conference Board of
Education Awards!
unique and innovative post-graduate program delivered Mohawk College, both located in Hamilton,
by McMaster University and
Ontario, and North Carolina State University in Raleigh,
NC.
The nextTMlP scheduled to start September 2000 offers: • world-class education in textile technology and M.B.A. curriculum industry
•
paid four-month work placement within the
•
one week
•
excellent well-paying career employment opportunities
All for the
Canadas $10
at
textile
North Carolina State University's
state-of-the-art facility ,
modest tuition of $2,500.
billion textile industry
is
7 have a great paying job, a
unique, supplying more than 150 manufac-
workplace that appreciates
turing sectors with traditional, innovative
and world-first products. for a challenging
If
you are looking
and rewarding career send
and
respects
and a future
your resume to the contact information
to
below. Qualified applicants will be sent
me because of the my education,
uniqueness of
my face."
that brings a smile Scott O’Neil
TM1P 1999 Graduate
an application package.
B. Sc., University
of Windsor
Completed applications must be received at the address below by Friday, June 2, 2000 Textiles
Conseil des
Human
ressources bumaincs
Resources
de l’industne
CouncU Textile
Management
Internship
du
textile
Program do Textiles
66 Slater Street, Suite 1720, Ottawa, ON E-mail: shirley.mckey.thrc@sympatico.ca
KIP 5H1 Web
Human Tel:
site:
Resources Council 613-230-7217 ext. 310
www.3 sympatico.ca/thrc
Page 6
— SPOKE, March
20,
2000
Conestoga offering M2 By Sherri Osment
Under graduated motorcyclist
A new course
is
motorcycle training going to be offered at
the
graduated licencing
guidelines, there are several steps
involved in gaining a full
M,
or
the experi-
is
enced rider program, or M2 exit, and it is designed to help motorcyclists
prepare for the
M2 exit test.
a
class of licencing for at
60 days,
least
after
which
ing either a training course or a
by
the Ministry
of Transportation.
Ml
class
from riding after dark or with a passenger or on limited access highways such as the 410 or the Conestoga expressway. riders
Ml
and
M2 stages,
In order to take the
M2
exit test,
either through the college course
from
or
Ministry
the
of
Transportation, a rider must have
M2 licence for a minimum of
18 months.
To take the course offered at Conestoga, a rider must have his or her own equipment, including a certified
helmet,
sturdy full-fin-
course
gered gloves, sturdy pants, jacket and boots that cover the ankle. Riders must also have their
alcohol level while riding.
their
restrictions in the
prohibit
During both the
a rider must maintain a zero blood-
the rider
M2 class by tak-
riding test offered
The
motorcycle licence.
The new program
Ml
can move into the
Conestoga College.
Under
the
licencing,
required to be in
is
exit
own
minimum 250
motorcycle with a cc engine.
The
cost of the
M2 exit course at
have a valid
Ml
licence, or begin-
same equipment required for the M2 course. The motorcycles and gas are provided for this course. The cost of ner’s, as well as the
this
course
The
Ml
is
$299.
course
offered every
Conestoga is $249. Conestoga is still offering the motorcycle training course for
weekend, except holidays, from March 31 to Oct. 27. There are
novice riders, or experienced rid-
only 10
ers
who
are getting back into rid-
ing and need a refresher.
To take
this course, a rider
must
is
M2 courses being offered.
For more information call Conestoga College at 748-5220 656.
ext.
Women’s Day celebrated By Donna Ryves
include poetry and short stories,
Conestoga College’s Women’s
Group
Resource International
March
by holding
7,
Celebrating
annual
celebrated
Day
Women’s its
second
Women
at
Conestoga dinner.
The
event
was held
the
in
some of which centre around lives of women.
struggle
and appreciate the
women
have been going
McCaw.
through,”
said
rights of
women
some
countries.
The few women
who have
Second-year students in the col-
on behalf of other
lege’s food
and beverage manage-
ment program prepared the meal. Nancy Hamacher, a general arts and science faculty member Conestoga, entertained
at
at the din-
ner with her Sweet Adeline quartet called Connections.
Author and comedian Donna
McCaw
also provided entertain-
ment by reading from her books and sharing anecdotes. She has written several books, which
voices need to use them
women
gram, accepted the donation on behalf of Mary’s Place.
also entertained at last
be your mother, ter,”
life.
to our
They could
sister or
daugh-
said Poynter.
Many
of the
women
suffer
from
have problems with substance abuse or have been abused.
“We’re very fortunate as a com-
Barb Kraler, a counsellor with college’s
had a
schizophrenia or depression or
year’s dinner.
the
women who come
“The
shelter all
and
themselves.”
McCaw
YWCA presmember with
the college’s social services pro-
“The
are eroding in
Waterloo campus dining room.
women.
Madeleine Poynter, ident and a faculty
“I think it’s important to cele-
brate awareness
shelter for
the
student
services,
munity
spoke on behalf of Canadians Against Violence. CAVEAT is an
said.
organization dedicated to working
began
to
have Mary’s Place,” she
International
Women’s
New York City 1857, when women in
Day
on March
together for safety, peace and jus-
8,
The women’s resource group donated $300 from the dinner’s
low wages, long working hours and poor working conditions in the garment and textile factories.
tice.
proceeds to Mary’s Place, a local
protested
Joyce
Irving,
holds the
DSA / Conestoga Coiege
program administrator
new
for continuing education,
approved by
quality policy statement recently
AOC. (Photo by Laura Czekaj)
AOC
Event
gives approval
to college’s quality
Y:30pm/
TO eA
.
policy statement By Laura Czekaj
9*ILa/tcJv 29
College
&r,
The ISO steering committee is one step closer to having Conestoga College certified, now that the academic operations committee has approved
to
the college’s quality policy state-
tion
ment.
steering
The statement
Ttui n extent/ j^o/t
is
similar to a
tli
c tcxji
doytiatioiv to> if iff
meet the needs of our
nities.”
Joyce Irving, program administrator
for continuing
and
ment
designed
up
to in its goal to satisfy stu-
dards for consistency and quality for businesses to follow.
The statement was and
it
AOC
states,
member
educa-
of the
ISO
committee, said the
will be displayed
by
on was
Charlotte
DeGiobbi, a third-year graphic design student.
Conestoga is in the process of becoming certified by the ISO which is an organization that sets definable and documented stan-
approved by
a
design for the plaque the state-
what the college intends to
live
stu-
employees and commu-
dents,
mission statement that sums up
dents and faculty.
000
seeks
continually
opportunities for improvement
officially
on March 8 “Conestoga
The design
that
was chosen
for
the plaque displays the school’s
logo, a blue and red crest, in the
background and the policy
ment written over
state-
it.
Irving said the statement will
be posted sometime in April the entrances to all
College campuses.
at
Conestoga
SPOKE, March
Condors By
Sherri
Osment
been
regional
Conestoga College The women’s indoor soccer league team lost their game on March 7 6-2 to the Alumni team. The Alumni managed to get six '
goals throughout the game, while the
Condors weren’t able
on the scoreboard
to get
until the
dying
games on March
at
games were Alumni team.
regional
of the
first
Condor goal
was
scored with only a few minutes
Condor coach Geoff Johnstone Condors weren’t playing
said the
much emotion because
they
ended with an 8-4
Johnstone said that while he
“They’re (the Alumni) basically
is
always disappointed
no shame
game, sometimes the teams need a reminder that they need to com-
them.”
The men’s indoor soccer team
much better in their game on March 9 against the
pete during
Southwest United team.
go
The Condors only managed
the
Jailall.
-
teach English: 5 days/40 hrs. (April 3-7, 2000)
TESOL teacher certification course
(or
spondence). 1000s of jobs available
NOW. FREE
by
corre-
win for Southwest United.
by Diane
with
The game
the quality
score four goals while Southwest
by
half. The Condor goal was scored by
Jeff Viveiros.
at the
Reagan Courtney. Courtney’s goal was quickly followed with another Condor goal left
final
pros,” said Johnstone, “so there’s in losing to
Travel
immediately after the
3 and 4.
Johnstone said that none of the
teams the Condors played
— Page 7
Mihelic scored again almost
the
didn’t fare
minutes.
The
eliminated
2000
Classified
suffer double loss had
20,
all
information package, call
toll-free:
1-888-270-2941
a
lose
to
of their games.
Johnstone said he hopes things Setter at the
College
to
upcoming Ontario
Athletics
Association
championships on March 17 and
United scored eight goals during
18
game.
which
will
be
held
at
Conestoga’s rec centre.
Condors Bojan Djokovic and Daniel Mihelic scored the
“I just
first
two goals for the Condors.
hope they come
to play,”
“They
said
Johnstone.
come
to play tonight.”
didn’t
m Cross Roads Room ^o°
3
N
33 30 pm :
Sheref Sheifali kicks the
on March
9.
game
Diane
(Photo by Sherri Osment)
game.
ball at
the soccer
Jailall
chases the
ball
during the March 7
(Photo by Sherri Osment)
3 3 3
21 March or March 23
Tues. Thurs.
m
no SUCKS ) ALLOWED!!
1
BAILEY, JARRETT SMITH, JOANNE MALAR, MIKE MOWRfALE, STEVE RICE, O’SHEA, VAL ST. GERMAIN, STEVE STAIOS, MIKE VANDERJAGT, MASOTTI, MIKE PAUL CHRIS GIOSKOS, JEN BUTTON, AND COLIN DOYLE
HOME OF....DONOVAN i
Burlington
.
Barrie
.
Hamilton .Waterloo
*
After graduation there's only
one thing you
want
to do: m-
get as far
away from this place
as possible.
Perfect. 2000 CHRYSLER NEON
THE $750 GRAD REBATE that
can be used
in
combination with any other
offer
Graduating? Then you're eligible
when you purchase any new
Including the completely redesigned 2000 Chrysler Neon. So you can put school where
for a
Chrysler, it
$750 Grad Rebate
Dodge
belongs:
in
or
Jeep
vehicle.
the rear view mirror.
GRADU8 *â&#x20AC;˘*
Only at your neighbourhood Chrysler, Dodge, JeepÂŽ Retailer.
Offer applies to select
models excluding Dodge Viper and Plymouth Prowler. Rebate includes GST. Limited time
offer applies to university or college
graduates between October
1,
1997 and September 30, 2000
SuperBuild National co-op week recognizes employers
update
By
Sherri
Osment
were nominated for the
dents
honour, but neither won.
By Laura Czekaj The
the college
provincial government’s
announcement on Feb. 24 that Conestoga College was not among the 35 colleges and universities to recei ve money from the SuperBuild Growth Fund the college’s supporters.
“We
near future about the gov-
in the
ernment’s
failure
fund
to
Conestoga.
Arnott
Welcome to national co-op week! The week of March 20 is national co-op week which helps
he
college
the
week
who
received
op students, said another Conestoga College co-op advisor, Sandra Cocco.
employers
has called the province’s minis-
view that Conestoga should be
Co-operative
given other funding opportuni-
Waterloo. “Conestoga College
ties.
nominations for co-op student of the year and two Conestoga stu-
one of the leaders
community
Businesses cerned,
is
a skills short-
region
the
in
con-
mainly
Leis,
which
for
Conestoga can provide “We have-
relief.
hope
“I
who
together
but
not
directly rele-
vant
the
to
needs
exist
Conestoga
for
Finding other opportunities is the goal of the chamber, according to Leis.
“We
minister,” he said.
The key
Leis.
in
community who
business
the
actors
be leaders
will
Conestoga’s proposal to the
have already been voicing their opinion to politicians that Conestoga should have received
fund was for $39 million, which
John Tibbits, president of Conestoga College, said the
was
allotted for a $66-million
college has received a lot of
cam-
support from the community
project to build a second
pus in Waterloo. The project
since the announcement.
would provide growth in programs like information technology, engineering, communications, nursing and emergency
“It’s going to have a bigger impact on the community than
even though
said
of Waterloo
University Wilfrid received
Laurier
unable
immediate
the
and
University
money from
are
the fund,
provide
to
relief for the skills
came
as a surprise that of
three schools, the
one
The chamber to
is
that
was
anything
get
Conestoga College,” he decision
not alone in
its
stand behind the
MPPs
Local Wettlaufer,
MPP
Wayne
for Kitchener
Centre, and Ted Amott,
MPP
Waterloo- Wellington, are
Waterloo
politicians
Conestoga,”
Doon campus
the
The other four nominees were Dave Kipp, a second-year woodworking student; Tim Scholman, a second-year woodworking stu-
dents either
on
still at
for co-op stu-
the school or
work terms in the community. The prizes were donated by businesses in the community. their
resource centre
By Donna Ryves
in the
LRC. The group renewed
funding allocated for
provincial
a
Canadian Women’s Studies magazine which publishes poetry and literary reviews. About 20 books were also added to the women’s resource subscription
the
to
LRC. The amount of $1,350 was used
area in the
September and has spent $1,600 so far this year on women’s
this
resources.
to co-sponsor guest speakers with
Videos such as
educational activities.
A Love That Kills
which addresses abusive
year from $1,750 allocated for
the
Doon
This
relation-
was used
Student Association.
speakers
year’s
Norman Norocki,
ships were added to the collection
It
were
a cabaret artist
who
presented a satirical
who
are
for
young people
The group discussed using
possibly
someone from CAVEAT,
Canadians Against Violence.
The next meeting will be on March 28 at 8:30 a.m. in the Blue Room. Membership is open to anyone interested in getting involved.
said
Region’s rallying
an influx
of graduates from high school that
will
year both
result the
and OAC. students graduate because of secondary 12
school reform. Tibbits also said the lack of
continue to fight with the help
Once again the Ontario government, in conjunction with Royal Bank, is providing own boss. you’re a student and interested in starting a business, we have two programs to get you on your way. 15-29 and returning to school, the Student Venture Program is If you’re
of the community.
designed
for
isn’t the
end of the road
“I think
about
people will get upset
this
To
on businesses,
“We
are not going to let
“It’s
in
to
Royal Bank
your
last
for
a short-term capital loan this summer.
year of school, or attending part-time, the Young
find out
more,
call
(416)387-5656 1
.
in
Toronto or 1-800-387-5656. Or contact
You can also visitwww.ontario-canada.com/svfor for
Young Entrepreneurs.
said Leis, the
(/^yovt
fr
A/orjL, a/£
a/^c f<r
kelp.
I
about moving the com-
munity forward,” he is
Apply
Student Ventures or www.ontario-canada.com/yep
not being solely about the
effects
for you.
18-29 and
Royal Bank at 1-800-769-251
The chamber views this matter as
you're
If
Entrepreneurs Program provides training along with a 5 -year capital loan.
happens,” he said.
community.
the achievements of Conestoga College,” Wettlaufer
If
something
unless
but rather the effects on
pliments
the funds to help you be your
Conestoga. The college will
lege.
“Our government highly com-
it’s
to get into this
is
a lost battle but
end of the war.”
said.
it
“This (
is
not the
VOUTH OPPORTUNITIES ONTARIO
)
ROYAL BANK BANQUE ROYALE
am
the
remaining money to bring in a guest speaker in the near future,
college.”
The double cohort
play
homophobia, and Sue Johanson, host of the Sex with Sue television show on WTN. about
grows and
this area
together in support of the col-
said.
Throughout the week there will two daily prize draws at
also be
going to be harder and harder
funding
said.
college.
among
at
“As
Tibbits.
Grade
shortage, but the college can.
didn’t
will
it
with the double-cohort issue
services.
for
year are also invited to
funding.
skills.”
“It
in the past
the reception.
the school of technology.
for college's learning
campus safety for women at the Feb. 22 meeting. The group received $2,000 in
MPP
all
These nominees are invited to a wine and cheese reception on March 22. Employers who have hired a Conestoga co-op student
Women’s group buys new items
that will be affected by this decision opportunities exist for and we will be Conestoga College.” meeting with the
all
business,”
they
narrowed the choices down to one student from the school of business and one from
took
The Women’s Resource Group
other applied
at
com-
mittee
be
will
pulling
find
Ted Amott,
Leis
Education
discussed purchases from their
electronics and
the outset, but a selection
for
together
we can
“There are thousands of positions not being filled, whether it’s in technology, robotics,
post-graduate program.
uate program.
for the college
of
said
and
who is in the management
ment student; and Grace Goodman, who is in the human resource management post-grad-
College,” he said.
what other
as
The Canadian Association
the key actors
have
degrees
nities
working together what other opportu-
resource
second-
that
find
that working
many people
are
hope
“I
we can
in the area are
said
because there age
Canada
in
college.”
human
hire co-
ter
as a
Christine Weinhart,
to give recog-
David Lets, general manager lor the Chamber of Commerce of Kitcheneris
engineering
student,
Six students were nominated
also a
nition to
of finance to express his
mechanical
technology
advisor.
disappointed with the decision,” said
who were nomi-
students
year
promote co-op education, create awareness and celebrate student successes, according to Linda Hart, a Conestoga co-op
couldn’t
nothing from the fund and he
The
a
year food and beverage manage-
nated are Robert Brezina, a third-
to
It is
said
believe
are very concerned and
dry.”
Wettlaufer said he has an appointment with Dianne Cunningham, minister of training, colleges and universities,
among
has sparked controversy
go
Rob Kinghan,
dent;
Ontario
10— SPOKE, March
Page
20,
2000
CD
Donated By Ray Bowe
Engineers Handbook
mechan-
Stelian George-Cosh, a
engineering
instructor
at
Conestoga College, donated a
ref-
ical
CD
erence
resource centre
learning
the
to
March
7 on behalf
series.
George-Cosh was awarded the CD for signing up the most new
members during 1999 recruitment
Other
winners
from
society’s
the
drive.
of
such
the
prize
of the Society of Manufacturing
hailed
Engineers’ student chapter.
Philadelphia, the coast of Florida
George-Cosh said the students can benefit from the
CD better this
places
as
and Nashville.
SME,
The
headquartered
in
Dearborn, Mich., was founded
way.
in
The reference CD, worth around
1932 and boasts 60,000 members
$500, contains over 7,000 pages
within the manufacturing industry.
of information, 5,300 illustrations, 1,800 tables and 1,000 equations.
Also included are peer-reviewed text, tables
and drawings on
important
manufacturing topics
presented
nine volumes of the
in
New
SME
The
sponsors 295 chapters
and 275 student chapters countries.
Conestoga College largest
70
in
The student chapter is
student chapters
society with over 45
at
one of the the
in
members.
By Donna Ryves
grabs
for
research essay.
They Intercon Security of Toronto
is
also had
to
demonstrate
academic excellence and commu-
offering Conestoga College’s law
nity
involvement through volun-
and security administration/police
teer
work. Extracurricular activi-
foundations students an exclusive
ties
and specialized training such
scholarship valued between
$500
and $1000. Excellence Scholarship has been available to law and security
skills
for
has to be
written critically and the training
have to be applied.
Past winners were requested to
response to the scholarship
attend a formal presentation and
the
Doug
Henrich, Intercon
at
and a part-time faculty member
at
Conestoga.
been formed
establish criteria for
award
to
recipi-
It
is
yet to be determined
what
when
they
students qualify and
may
apply. However,
it
is
estimat-
ed that the deadline will be
at the
end of May.
The ship
new scholarsame as the Intercon Awards
not be the
for the
criteria
for Excellence Scholarship.
required to write an autobiogra-
phy and
a
minimum 2,500 word
it.
Nancy Hamacher,
human elements of flight says Nancy Hamacher,
faculty
safety,”
member
general
human
ed of them,” said Henrich. Intercon
is
a
private
contract company.
show that in aircraft dishuman error contributes to
Studies
security
asters,
tion
was available
to pilots but
ment course
percentage in disasters.
The crew resource manage-
not meant to
merely enhance communication among crew members. “They have to be team players and pilots have to be able to work with the whole crew,” says Hamacher. The subject areas include comflight safety, but
the
munications/interpersonal situational
skills,
awareness, problem
solving/decision making, leader-
ship/followership and stress man-
agement (human factors). “All major airlines are trying train their
pilots
in
the
to
human
side of safety,” says Hamacher.
‘The college
Therefore, the
factor accounts for a high
is
question technical aspects of
will
be working
with Waterloo Wellington Flight
Centre to determine the curriculum.
The company
away scholarships to promote excellence within the securi-
Achieve a great degree of success
ty industry.
and
1972
employs
currently
about
1,800 people throughout North
America.
The company’s
security
offi-
rate offices,
commercial build-
Increase your marketability, advance your career, and improve your earning power with a university degree that builds on your college diploma... a selfpaced degree you can earn on your own time through home-study, without leaving your job.
Athabasca University, Canada's leader in distance education, offers post-diploma bachelor degrees in Administration, Communication, Computing Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Nursing, and Science.
shopping malls and private
ings,
clubs.
Intercon has hired LASA/police
were
In previous years students
program without taking
effectively.”
cers provide security at corpo-
criteria for the
may
able to graduate from the aviation
just wasn’t used.
Intercon was founded in
ents.
not be
will
to
but we’re not always doing so
gives
A committee has
North
across
have
be team players and pilots have to be able to work with the whole crew.” “They have
is
imposing the course as part of regulations
information.
investigations
“They have to be a cut above the rest and go beyond what’s expect-
graduation.
ISO 9000 co-ordinator
Canada
Transportation
inadequate
Accident
making
at
exclusive award to Conestoga.
applications,” said
time this school year.
designed to look
revealed that life-saving informa-
were presented with a plaque
one year we didn’t receive any
first
is
in decision
arts and science faculty member. “We think we’re communicating
has prompted Intercon to offer an
“Students weren’t replying and
and
problems
“The course deals with the
province.
across
from
in the general arts
science aviation option for the
America. Students
essay
The course
agement
a student’s chances.
research
offering a
at
new
The
is
course called crew resource man-
as first aid and self-defence helps
Awards
In the past, the Intercon
Little
an equal number of accidents as do mechanical problems.
Conestoga College
By Donna Ryves
students
From left to right, Mike McClements, dean of engineering technology, Sebina Austin, SME student, Barbara Cowan, LRC, Dana Williams, chair SME, Roweena Kurg, engineering student, and Stelian (Photo by Ray Bowe) George-Cosh show the CD that George-Cosh donated to the LRC.
Aviation students need crew to grad
scholarship
up
is
the
all
LRC
Manufacturing
and
Tool
given to the
foundations graduates and the program’s advisory
sits
on
These bachelor degrees have been developed in response to the career and advancement needs of professionals who, in many cases, find that the lack of a degree prevents them from progressing in their fields as far or as quickly as they'd like.
commit-
Your two- or three-year diploma could put you half-way or better toward
tee.
your degree.
Task force offers tips on rape prevention Continued fran page cne He added if a student or faculty .
member
.
.
or college employee sees
something suspicious
it
should be
reported to security immediately. In
the
past,
Conestoga’s
Women’s Resource Group
has
offered self-defence courses, but
Kim
Radigan, health, safety and
environmental co-ordinator for the college, said they
were not
expectations
of
when placed
in a
their
abilities
dangerous
situa-
tion.
“Self-defence requires continual practise,”
said
Hunter.
“Three
courses won’t help.”
The
best
method
willing to resurrect
vent an attack from happening by
students request
planning ahead and staying
it.
•
Non-formal education or training and/or significant work experience in the field
Why 1-
you have:
prior degree, or have completed two years of university in the field
wait? Apply today!
800 - 788 - 9041
,
e-mail auinfo@athabascau.ca, or visit www.athabascau.ca
to protect one-
the group
if
A
and have work experience
two or three self-defence classes and they might develop unrealistic
if
•
hope by taking just
self,
the courses
You can apply for admission to some programs
Hunter said students may receive a sense of false
well attended. However, she said is
You can apply for admission to all programs if you have: • A two- or three-year college diploma in a related field
according to Hunter,
is
to pre-
alert.
Canadas Qpen University
1
SPOKE, March
20,
— Page 11
2000
Limblifter offers soulful lyrics Daring vocals accompanied with edgy guitar work offer
a unique sound on Bellaclava
By Donna Ryves
The sound
is
unique and would be classified as
being alternative. There seems to be thought put
punchy
which escape the usual
The tribal drumbeats and distorted percussions of Limblifter’s new album Bellaclava, offers a blissfully refreshing sound. Their reputation for edgy guitar work and soulful lyrics has
into the
earned the group a following of loyal fans.
described as being similar to Nirvana. They could
The
three-piece band features the Dahle brothers,
belong to the band
who
Age of
Electric.
They
are
who
also
Ryan Dahle on
main songwriter and plays various instruments, Kurt Dahle on vocals and drums and Ian Somers on bass. What started as a side project turned into a solid band for the Vancouver natives, who joined the Canadian indie scene in vocals,
is
also the
The album, March 7.
If
you’ve never heard the band they have been
be described as a cross between the Foo Fighters
and Swervedriver,
Each song Pregnant.
carried on the Universal
Music
label, hit stores
on
different including
is
track six titled
The combination of seductive chords
and daring vocals, “I’m an accident”, are appealing and the track leaves you in thought with
its
abrupt ending.
Finally a
January 1996.
lyrics
whining heard on the radio.
band with something
to offer, a col-
lection of unique songs varying
melodic
to the
from the
soft
energy driven.
Limblifter’s
March
new album
titled
Bellaclava
was released
LET
in
stores on
(Internet photo)
7.
US BUY YOUR USED CDS & DVDS
h,
yGam«W
^ Beat Goes On USED CD OUTLET
Westmount Place Shopping Centre 50 Westmount Rd, N.
WATERLOO IMOMONI
Ph.(519)884-8558
wm
Fax(519) 884-7733
[Across
WNED, OPERATED
622-7774
.
Burlington
.
Barrie
.
Hamilton
.
Waterloo
402 King
S
Street N.
KITCHENER
WATERLOO
(Canadian Ike Pkna)
Between Harvey's 8 Burgsr Kira)
Iran McDorrii)
BURLINGTON Oakville
385 Fairway Road
415 Hespeler Road,
-
884-7376
893-2464 •
GUELPH
•
LONDON
1
b
1
*•««< <
<
<
i
<
'»#<•<<•<<<
U
r
(
m<*(/*<«<