VOLUME 3 : NUMBER 31 : SEPTEMBER 6, 1985 , ,, ,1|M im TITHTF VCC-VANCOUVl;.!VtV;..!U.!.'Xl.wl»UII. V.I.A. MEETING UBUAKY ,, ',(^1 £P t * The Vancouver Instructor's Association is holding a special meeting on September 10, 1985 at 13:00 in Room 240. Please arrange your schedules accordingly. HWR PARKING REMINDER Those of you who have still not returned your IMPARK parking tags are asked to do so immediately. It is necessary for us to return all of the tags to the owner of the lot to prevent future billing. Only those people assigned a temporary monthly pass are authorized to park at Drive Rite. All others will be towed effective August 31, 1985. BT GOODBYE TO RYANPlease note that Ryan Mills, an instructor in the Food Trades Department, has legally changed his name to Ryun Sinclaire! MC BOOKSTORE HOURS The bookstore will be extending its hours from September 8 to September 28 and will be open: Monday to Thursday from 08:30 a.m. to 08:00 p.m. Friday from 08:30 a.m. to 16:00 p.m. and Saturday from 09:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m. SS mmcouveu COMMmiTY COLLEGE Vancouver Vocational Institute INSTRUCTIONAL COMPUTER AWARENESS AND APPLICATIONS PROGRAM Course 2500 : Introduction to Computer Support Applications Dates: Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8 from 14:30 to 17:30 or 18:30 to 21:30 Exercises in each course are tailored to the environment of different working groups at the college. The training will include varying combinations of classroom lectures, small group work, hands-on training with terminals (to the PRIME 750 network) and self study. Course 1613 : Fundamentals of Word Processing Dates: Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 from 14:30 to 17:30 or 18:30 to 21:30 Training will include varying combinations of classroom lectures, small group work, self-study and hands-on exercises with terminals (to the PRIME 750 network) and I.B.M. compatible Zenith computers. For further information please contact Karl Gregg of the Program Development Department (Local 376). KG "On the contrary, I find this relaxing. I used to be a teacher." NATIONAL ENQUIRER LIBRARY NEWS A warm welcome back to Brenda Appleton who has rejoined the VVI library faculty after 3 years at the KEC Library. Brenda is working on a half time basis so look for her on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays. FW Please advise the Library as to what type of microcomputer(s) you have in your departments, or are planning to buy for your department. With this information we can better determine which books, periodicals, and software evaluation resources we should purchase for your utilization. FW The Library will be starting its regular Tuesday film series again this month. The first program will be shown on Spetember 10 at 12:00 p.m. in the Library's mezzanine room. The programs will each be approximately 30 minutes long. Everyone welcome'. September 10 : 4 short animated films My Financial Career : an animated cartoon film from Stephen Leacock's witty account of a young man's first brush with banking. The Sand Castle : The story of the Sandman and the creatures he sculpts out of the sand (21 awards including an Oscar). The Sweater : An animated version of a short story set in rural Quebec, in which Quebec author Roch Carrier recalls his passion for playing hockey at the time of Rocket Richard, the Canadiens' greatest star. It is funny and poignant. Bambi Meets Godzilla : A one and a half minute film classic! JH New Library Acquisitions Graphis posters 85 Looking at the consumer, B.C. ed. IBM software directory JOB OPPORTUNITIES KEC Department Head - Automotive Mechanics. Apply in writing to VCC before October 11, 1985. Position commences December 1, 1985. VVI Business Education instructors required for the Medical Office Assistant Program and the Legal Secretary Program. Both positions commence September 30, 1985 and an immediate response is required. iMGOU^EH CORMMTY COLLEGI^1 Continuing Education Division 1155 East Broadway, Box No. 24785 Sta. 'C Vancouver, B.C VST 4N5 Telephone 875-8200 OPEN FORUM INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION SERIES Join radio interviewer Maureen McMorrow and guests for five evenings of informal and informative discussion. Maureen sets the scene with an interview .... then the floor is yours! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to pose questions and exchange opinions with our distinguished guests in an informal setting. PROGRAM Tuesday - October 1, Dr. Paul Gallagher, President Vancouver Community College Topic: What's happening to Post Secondary Education in B.C. Tuesday - October 8, Jim Taylor, Sports Columnist The Province Newspaper Tuesday - October 15, Denny Boyd, Columnist Vancouver Sun Tuesday - October 22, Earle Bradford - CKNW "Earle's Court" Tuesday - October 29, Time: Bob Robertson, radio personality political satirist, impersonator 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Vancouver Community College King Edward Campus - 1155 East Broadway Fifth Floor Board Chamber Room AT IZTZ • $10.00 per session $40.00 for all FIVE evenings Coffee and dessert will be served. PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE 'FOR EACH EVENING CALL CONTINUING EDUCATION, KING EDWARD CAMPUS - 875-8200.