pi kJo 4 I (i ir^ SIT It VvC CITY CENTRE LIBRARY CITY FEB 0 SI 19111 New Yearfs Resolutions CENTRE Never too: Rich? Thin or Punctual! apologies to all the readers of Centricity on our lack of production during January, the editor resolves to be more punctual. Unfortunately, "the long dark tea-time of the soul" (January Blahs! and inclement weather) bagged any issues that may have been in the works. On a more positive note, the following is presented to those of us who have made the resolution to be fit, healthy and svelte and have managed to survive January's usual stampede to the nearest aerobic class. If you have perse¬ vered all the way into February you are not only to be commended but are probably in desperate need of some positive reinforcement. The grim reality of feeling like a starving rabbit with severe arthritis can be rough! As for the too rich reference -- the GST took care of that! \A/hat have YooQQtio lose? The following diet survey is a reprint of an article that appeared in "The Province, January 8, 1989". A quick look will tell you how your current diet meas¬ ures up. Chin up, the days are getting longer and this month there is Valentine's Day to break the monotony! The following ratings (out of 100) for Dial-A-Dietician Study, found on page two,were based on the fol¬ lowing criteria: 1. Calories per day (not less than 1200 for average-sized person) 2. Protein (acceptable range is 15-20% of calories) 3. Fat (acceptable is enough for satiety, <35% of calories and CHO remainder of % age) 4. Food Groups - contains all food groups 5. Variety 6. Use of "ordinary foods" 7. Meets other nutrient needs 8. Teaches good food habits 9. Suitable for long-term use Volume 2 Number 01 S. A.. Jewell, Editor (Local 241) Chris Stephens, Editor's Editor Monday February 4,1991 Rating of Popular Diets ~ Dial-A -Dietician Study continued from page 1 The Atkins Diet (30) Scarsdale (100) Low CHO/High Protein and fat, severely restricts CHO, high in total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, large reduction in fruits, vegetables and milk. Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet: High in protein. Very rigid as to kinds of food. Banana-Milk Diet/John Hopkins Diet (40) Theory is that you can, through diet and exercise, reset your setpoint, or appetite-control mechanism. You select Setpoint (100) Daily diet of 6 bananas and three glasses of milk plus vitamin and mineral supplements. your desired weight and multiply by 10 to choose your Beverly Hills Diet (10) calorie level. First 10 days, no food other than specific fruits. Timing and combining claimed to cause weight loss with no specific basis.Sometimes caused diarrhoea and excess gas. Physicians warn that shock, low blood pressure and per¬ haps death may result. A high carbohydrate, low protein diet. Supposed to reduce fat in desired body areas. No meats or meat products allowed. Cambridge Diet (0) Stillman's Diets/Quick Inches Off (50) .21st Century (20) Not medically sound. Recommends 800 calories daily if you are short or sedentary. No milk products. Uses exotic items like goose eggs and kumquats. Powdered formula sold to the public through "counsel¬ lors" (non-medical people who have used the diet) for use three times daily. Powder fortified with vitamins and UCLA Diet/California Slim (100) Developed at UCLA Centre for Health Enhancement. minerals. Canadian Diabetic Association (100) Basically low fat, controlled portions of 1200 calories 1200 calorie-a-day diet. daily. Emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables. Fasting/Zip Diet (0) Weight Watchers (100) A fast in which only water is allowed. Emphasizes behaviour changes and support groups. Also balanced diet of the four food groups and exchange system. Prepared dishes and products can be used. High Roughage Reducing Plan (90) By Dr. David Rubin (Dr. SiegePs Natural Fibre Permanent Weight-Loss diet is similar). The low-fat, low-calorie foods are taken with two teaspoons of bran with water at mealtimes. Siegel's diet requires nine "heaping" table¬ spoons of bran daily. Magic Mayo Diet/Grapefruit Diet (50) False May Diet is another variation. A very low carbohy¬ drate, high fat, high meat, very low calorie diet, with no milk. One-half grapefruit before each meal falsely claimed to "bum" calories. Trimming the Fat Weight Watchers Program Now A vailable! Deteraiined to start? There is an "At-Work Program" available from Weight Watchers. It consists of a 10Week program for $101.65, or an 8-week program for $81.32 which is prepaid in advance from a minimum of 25 people. The meetings are held one day a week, usually at the lunch break, though other times are also available. New Canadian High-Energy Diet (100) Written by a professional dietician. Uses the exchange system for adequate nutrient intake and emphasizes complete carbohydrates Both features contribute- to 3 high energy level. Pritkin Diets (50) After the second week of the program no new mem¬ Severely restricts fats, limits protein to below recom¬ mended levels. Severely limits dairy products. Several levels of calories are available from 700-1200 a day. bers are premitted to join the class. If sufficient participation is found at the end of the 10 weeks, the session will simply "renew" for another 10-week period. If you are interested, please contact Kaye Hewer at the Switchboard. Redbook's Model's Diet (100) Excellent diet with good variety. Sensible, could be followed longterm. Volume 2, No. 01 -2~ 6®) Februmry 4,1991 Words With Dignity People with a disability can and should be described in words and expressions that portray them in an appropriate, positive, and sensitive manner. The following guidelines are sug¬ From: gested/preferred by some 200 organizations that represent or are associ¬ ated with Canadians with a disability. Please remember: Describe the person, not the disability; refer to a person's disability only when it is relevant. Avoid images designed to evoke pity or guilt. ACTIVE LIVING ALLIANCE FOR CANADIANS WITH A DISABILITY 1600 James Naismith Dr. Suite 312 Gloucester, Ontario Instead of... Use... K1B 5N4 Disabled Person with a disability Invalid Person with a disability Crippled by, afflicted with,suffers Person who has...or Person with... from... Lame Limited mobility Confined, bound, restricted or dependent on a wheelchair Wheelchair user Normal Able-bodied or non-disabled used and accepted by persons with Victim, sufferer Person with a disability those disabilities. Cripple Person with a disability Deaf and dumb, deaf mute Person with hearing and/or speech impairment; or person who is deaf Retarded- mentallv retarded Person with a mental handicap or person with an intellectual The terms paraplegic, quadriplegic and amputee are disability If in doubt, ask. Spastic (as a noun) Person with Cerebral Palsy People with a disability Defonned, congenital defect A person bom with... will be more than willing Physically challenged Person with a disability to help you. Volume 2, No. 01 -3- February 4,1991 j I people news replaces Ian Forsyth whose term as Department Head ended December 31,1990. Ian will remain at City Centre in the Counselling Department and Sam DiGiando would like to express his gratitude for Ian for having served as Department Head. Congratula¬ tions, Allan! New Little People in the New Year! January 4,1991 Ron Parent and wife came very close to bringing in a New Year's baby. Son, Colin Ron Joseph, a healthy, 7 lbs. 11 oz., arrived 3 days after the New Don Hume has been appointed Coordinator II of the Vocational Assessment Centre for the next three years. Don has been establishing the Assessment Centre since February 1990 and will be more than willing to assist you in assessing any of your students or just to answer any questions you may Year. Congratulations, Ron! January 23,1991 Holly Cole informs us that Laurie Stewart, who taught the Intro to Microcomputers last year in the Community & Career Education Department, had a blonde-haired, blue-eyed baby girl, 81bs. 14 oz. Mom and Regan Coleen are doing fine. Father ecstatic! Regan will be a younger sister to three year old Michael. Congratulations, Laurie! have. You can reach Don at Local 373. Congratula¬ tions, Don! Barry Kendrick, Acting Department Head of the department for these past two years, has been appointed Department Head. Congratulations, Barry! January 25,1991 A double whammy for Margaret Dennis, who became a grandma for the 9th and 10th time on the The Dental Tech/Denturist Department is in for some personnel changes. First, farewell to the current Department Head, Ken Rothwell! Many wishes for a happy retirement after six years as Department Head. As of February 1,1991, Jeanette McKay will be taking over as the new Department Head. Congratulations, Jeanette! We'll miss you Ken, catch some fish for us! same day, same hospital, 8 hours apart. Step¬ daughter Susan delivered 9 lb. 1-1/2 oz. grandson, Jason James (J.J.) at 2:00 a.m. Daughter-in-law Trish delivered 7 lb. 8 oz. grandson, Cory James (C.J.) eight hours later at 11:00 a.m. It was a first child for both sets of parents. Grandmother Marga¬ ret jokingly remarked that they could have at least been considerate enough to share a hospital room! Congratulations, Margaret! Welcome Aboard! The Tourism & Hospitality team has a new member. Stephanie Forsyth is pleased to announce that Upward & Onward - Christine (Tina) Lawlor will be filling in for Appointments at Hilary Wong until next fall ('91) as Secretary II to the Dean of Instruction, Tourism and Hospitality. Welcome, Tina! mtu m mContra/ m mm m Edna Bartoshewski will continue to provide a Community and Career Education has a number of new faces as well! Arleen Stiver has joined the department to instruct the literacy courses. Sue McMillan is teaching the Community Sign Lan¬ guage course. Barb Shultz is working as a relief instructor in the Office Core Skills program. Holly tells us that these new faces have brought a new energy and spirit to the department. Welcome Arleen, Sue and Barb! steady hand on the helm of the Medical Office Careers. She has been reappointed to the position of Department Head. This is her second term in this position. Congratulations, Edna! Allan Clarkson has been appointed Department Head, Counselling for the next three years. Allan Volume 2, No. 01 -4- Februrary 4,1991 campus department round-up Administrative T Services Graduation Good news for VCC/City Centre Grads! After an extended wait the date has been set for the next graduation, February 21,1991. Dr. Jane Auman, a respected member of the health education field, has consented to be guest speaker at the ceremonies. The Graduation Committee wants to encourage participation and attendance of the faculty and staff. While a large turnout would be great ~ space is limited, so if you are planning to attend please give Suzanne Paterson a call at local 239. Spring must be close by if this flurry of housekeep¬ ing announcements are anything to judge by! Now if John Vandenakker sees his shadow we'll know for sure! Air Conditioning I George Clark is happy to announce that shorts will no longer be the uniform of the day during the summer in the Dunsmuir Street building. Computer Services can take their disks out of the office fridge. At long last this area is about to have air condition¬ ing installed. Construction will start about mid March and carry on through mid May. ® Parking - Mystery Vehicles Have you changed your license plate recently? Up to playing chicken with a tow truck company? George Clark informs us that it appears that a number of license plates have been changed and the That was the good news-now the inconvenient! There will be some disruption of the quiet working atmosphere presently enjoyed by the denizens of the new numbers not recorded with Mr. Ken Cheung, area. Read ~ dust, noise, and distraction but George Local 284, Building Services Department, Room 113D. Please call to update this information. assures me that if you keep thinking of the end result everyone will be able to manage. George reminds parking pool members not to make changes in your allocated space without asking first. If you have any questions about parking not covered by the official parking policy #4.4.0.2 available in the Library drop in and see them for the answer. Guest parking is available and can be arranged though Ken. Talk to Ken or talk to the towing company! Bulk Mailings Everything you ever wanted to know about this riveting subject but didn't ask! Boring to some but very crucial if you happen to the one and only mailroom person (Rozmina Hirani) who is fre¬ quently buried under piles of it! Loma Guenard asks that departments please keep in mind that bulk mailings require special handling. So if you are planning a bulk mailing please contact Loma at local 230 and she will fill you in on the procedures re¬ quired to expedite these mailings! Retirement (Early)-Freedom 55 Look out Florida - here we come! All faculty, staff and administrators 55 years of age or older should have received a memo and attachments describing the College's early retirement package. Anyone who is in this age group who has not received the package and would like to have one should contact John Vandenakker. The memo stated that all early retirement requests for the 91/92 year have to be in by February 1,1991. This deadline has been extended to March 1,1991. Harassment On November 13,1990 the College Executive Committee issued its policy regarding harassment. This policy applies to all administrators, faculty, staff & students. Procedures regarding this policy are still forthcoming. Since it is a rather long and sensitive document it will not be summarized here. Interested parties may obtain copies of this policy from the Library. Volume 2, No. 01 -5- February 4,1991 campus department round-up Library Superannuation -1991 Representatives from the Superannuation Commis¬ sion travel to the Lower Mamland once every month to meet with employees and employers. Should you wish to schedule such an interview, you'll need an "Application for Personal Interview" which can be obtained from the Employee Relations Department Your request for an interview must reach die Com¬ mission at least three months prior to the date in which you are interested. Interviews are scheduled to be held at the Medical Services Plan office, Metropointe, in Bumaby. No ticket-No laundry! Note to all instructors: When you come to the library to pick up videos or films for your classes please bring your library cards with you. The Library is now checking out these items on their automated circulation system in order to improve their service to you. New Year-New Books-New Videos Baking & Pastry Arts Department Books Fodor's South America Steve Bauer on Bicycling French the Easy Way PC & Compatible Comput¬ ers For Beginners Terence Conran's Plants at Home Take Care of Yourself Terence Conran's DIY by The Gingerbread Houses that appear every year at City Centre have always been pretty special but this past November City Centre baking students proved just how special! The British Columbia Bakers Association held its annual gingerbread house contest at City Centre and City Centre students walked away with all the prizes. First prize of $75.00 went to Dave Ly of Willie Liesch's class. Second prize of $50.00 was won by Rearm Hanson of George Rudolph's class and the third prize of $25.00 was captured by Valerie Bradshaw of Lucian Zemp's class. Congratulations to both students and instructors for a job well done. Special thanks from the Department go to Stephanie Forsyth, Jackie Sandy, and the distinguished judges who did such an admirable and difficult job. Mastering Wordperfect 5.1 Five Days To An Organized Life Margo Oliver's Good Food For One Videos Addiction Asia Pacific: Of Pilgrims & Decorative Paint Savouring Mexico Fodor's Mexico Fodor's Europe Profiteers Computer Communications Courage of One's Convictions Depression Experience & Let Yourself Go & Explore Frontiers of Discovery & Difficult People: How to Deal With Impossible Information Age Design Paint Works: The Art of Winners in B.C. Job Survival Skills: Working With Others DEADLINE: Clients, Bosses & Employees Save Our Planet: 750 Everyday Ways You Can Help Clean Up the Earth February 8,1991 Day Trips From Vancouver Magazines Desktop Communications For Professional Development Funds! All V.I.A. Members are urgently reminded to submit The Daily Planet: A Inc. Hands-On Guide To A Greener Environment Electronic Communica- People Popular Photography Sports Illustrated Wine Spectator V.I.A. their applications for PD funds by FEBRUARY 8, 1991. Instructors who qualify for professional development will have access to approximately $225.00 each. This is the first year that the new PD Funds guidelines have been implemented and because of this the deadline has been extended so that everyone has time to submit an application. CLASSIFIED Until the new PD forms are printed, please use the old "green form" and send it by campus mail to PD Wanted: The Community and Career Education Department (formerly Adult Special Education) is looking for a large globe of the world and racks for holding books and magazines. Please contact Holly Cole at local 255. FUNDS COMMITTEE. Each campus has a box in the mail room for PD FUNDS. The PD FUNDS COMMITTEE is only interested in applications for PD that include requests for money. Volume 2, No. 01 Working With Assertiveness -6- Februrary 4,1991 around the college STUDIO 5a msENTO A PLAY FOR VOICIS UNDER MILK WOQD Under Milk Wood This is a dawn to dark prowl through a Welsh BY DYLAN THOMAS seaside village. The humorous and bawdy poetry of this play for voices joyously skips and tumbles, bringing the story to life. We see Captain Cat, an ancient sea captain with his ribald memories; Polly Garter, a woman with loose habits and a pure spirit, and the compassionate parson Reverend Eli Jenkins, Directed by Sherry B« to name a few of the 67 eccentric characters. This Ck^|n If Mmli iMteyc radio play was completed a month prior to Dylan FEBRUARY 6-23 Thomas's death at the age of 39. In keeping with Tbe*ky to Saturday * 8s©pm Sundays at ys and fr® pm Rcttrvatioftt 324-5227 the initial intent this innovative production will be set in a 1950's radio studio. The Pacific Association For Continuing Education Gala Bursary Banquet PACE invites you to the Adult Education Bursary Banquet -- A Gala Evening. A benefit for PACE'S unique bursary program for adult part-time learners will be hosted by V.C.C.'s Tourism and Hospitality Program. Coming in May, 1991 at Vancouver Community College City Centre, 250 West Pender Street. The Master of Ceremonies will be Dr. Lawrence Fast who is the PACE Bursary Committee Chairman and Principal of VCC King Edward Campus. The reception will be at 5:30 p.m., no host bar. Dinner will follow at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $35.00 per individual. Seating capacity is limited. Tables of 8 or more may be reserved. All proceeds go directly to the PACE Bursary Fund. Tax receipts will be issued. Please make cheques payable to PACE BURSARY FUND & mail to PACE: P.O.Box 46559, Station G, Vancouver, B.C. V6R 4G8. The mail deadline is May 1,1991. For more information contact PACE Executive Secretary, Jennifer Crawford or Lawrence Fast at 875-8237. Volume 2, No. 01 -7- February 4,1991 r vcc ^ Educational Foundation notes around the college The Notable Event Continuing Education The VCC Educational Foundation is sponsoring a benefit dinner on March 21st, at the New World Harbourside Hotel. This is the third annual "No¬ table Event" in the Scholarships for Music cam¬ paign. The stars of the Notable Event are our music students who will provide the musical entertain¬ ment. The proceeds will go towards scholarships "L-jp-JT The Continuing Education Division Fashion Arts Program 1990 Graduation W_ Fashion Show will be held at 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, February 23,1991 in the Theatre at the Robson Square Convention Centre. Ten graduating students will present individual mini-collections of their work. Tickets cost $12.50 and will be available on Monday, February 11,1990 at the City Centre CE Office. Tickets may be available at the door but we recommend that you book early for this popular event. For further information call 682-5844. for worthy students pursuing a music career. Guests will be treated to a variety of musical styles which will include the Madrigal Singers, a stage band, and the Soundwave Jazz Choir. Peter McCoppin, conductor of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra will be hosting the event as Honourary Chairman, and Brian Brenn of CHQM will be the Master of Ceremonies. The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and Mrs. David Lam extend their Honourary Patronage for the third year. Spicer Commission Citizens Forum Also on the Notable Event program is a presenta¬ On The Future of Canada tion of donor recognition awards. Imasco has pledged $ 20,000 over a 4-year period, and the Educational Foundation would like acknowledge this support on behalf of the students and the college. This exposure of both our talented students and the VCC Educational Foundation's scholarship endow¬ ment program has enormous value in garnering their financial and moral support. Over 300 guests are expected to attend. The Foundation hopes that college staff will show their support for VCC students by purchasing a ticket. It is an opportunity to show your pride in the Vancouver Community College community. Vancouver Community College City Centre Room 240 February 7,1991 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $100.00 with a tax receipt for $40.00. Tables of 10 may be purchased for $1,000. For more information please contact the Education Foundation at 875-1131 Michele Davidson Volume 2, No. 01 Please recycle this publication -8- Februmry 4,1991 SB humour W As a special witness to The Prime Minister's War on DOS Committee, Bill the Cat reveals his sordid past. "At first, I just did it on weekends, with my friends, you know? We never wanted to hurt anyone. The girls loved it. We'd all sit around the computer and a little DOS. It was just a kick. At least that's what we thought. Then it got worse. It got so I'd have to do some DOS during the weekdays. After a while I couldn't even wake up in the morning without having that craving to go do DOS. Then it started affecting my job. I would have to do it during my break. Maybe a Dir command or two. I eventually started doing DOS just to get through the day. Of course, it messed up my mind so much that I couldn't even function as a normal cat. DOS got me fired from my job. I had to go to MIS support. I'M lucky today. I've overcome my DOS problem. It wasn't easy. If you're smart, just don't start. Remember, if a weirdo in a blue suit offers you a floppy disk of some DOS, just say no." MSDOSJust Say No! a special message brought to you by the Prime Ministers War on DOS Committe® 1991. The following warning was appropriately hung over the copier in Administration: WARNING! THIS MACHINE IS SUBJECT TO BREAKDOWNS DURING PERIODS OF CRITICAL NEED. A special circuit in the machine called a 'critical detector' senses the operator's emotional state in terms of how desperate he or she is to use the machine. The 'critical detector' then creates a malfunction proportional to the desperation of the operator. Threatening the machine with violence only aggravates the situation. Likewise, attempts to use another machine may cause it to also malfunc¬ tion. They belong to the same union. Keep cool and say nice things to the machine. Nothing else seems to work. "Never let anything mechanical know that you are in a hurry." The new person needs more training. "Anything electronic (i.e. computers, bank ma¬ chines) already knows you are in a hurry!" Volume 2, No. 01 She's using white-out on the word processor. -9- February 4,1991