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What do a ruler, an alarm clock and
holidays have in common? Not much, but
isn’t it strange how we use holidays to
keep track of time and measure the year?
And here we are - December already and
the official countdown to stat days begins.
Enjoy your time off this holiday season -
we hope it brings you joy and content-
ment. And should you find yourself
longing for a bit of campus spirit, relax in
front of the fire and cozy up to the latest
about your DC colleagues.

In a big way...

We really did it this time. United Way
donations were way up this year. College
staffers donated about $6,200, compared
to $1,800 last year. Perhaps the most en-
vied prize awarded at Oktoberfest (in
November) went to Steve Norris of Stu-
dent Services, who drove away with a
personalized parking pass on P1 (right
next to the elevator).

Buyer spends it all...

Connie Frick, Purchasing Buyer in
Facilities Services, won the last 60/40
payroll draw. Connie pocketed a cool

$268.00 which she used to buy a “wonder-

ful” new mattress. When asked what size
the new cushion is, Connie chose to keep
quiet. “That,” she says, “is classified”.

Bob means business...

Bob Cowin, Manager of Institutional Re-
search is teaching a class this semester in
the Business Department. Bob says teach-
ing is interesting, but a lot of work on top
of his other responsibilities.

 

Move over Madonna...

Colleen Nelson, CP&S Instructor and a
Maple Ridge nurse, has knocked off a
parody version of Madonna’s book called
Chexxx. Nelson told the Province that her
book is a “domestic version of Madonna’s
perversion”. The satirical collection,
which includes pictures of Nelson in her
kitchen (fully clothed) and with her pets,
is being considered by a publisher.

Booker births baby boy...
Congratulations to Technical Services
Librarian Penny Swanson who gave
birth to a son, Brett, on October 31.

 

Thumbs up for team spirit...
Community Programs staff and faculty
have been playing games in a effort to
foster team spirit. Recently, they had a
baby picture naming contest - everyone
who tried to match the pictures to their
coworkers had a chance to win a $25
Woodward's gift certificate. Congratula-
tions to winner Kathie Lundstrom of
the Perinatal program.

Creative spirits on the mend...
Best wishes for speedy recoveries to
Rosemary Popowitz and Marilyn
Attwood who are away from the College
on long term disability leave. Rosemary is
a Graphic Artist in IMS and Marilyn is
Graphic Designer for the PIO.

  

The Kat came back...
Katherine Albrechtsen, formerly of
Institutional Research, jetted back from
London after a five-month tour of Europe
by motorcycle. Katherine liked the moto-
trip so much she plans to get her own
license here - keep your eye out for a
wild woman popping wheelies in your
neighborhood!

10 seconds of fame...

Public Information Officer Brad Barber
was recently interviewed by BCTY. A
camera crew and reporter showed up
early one morning at his house to shoot
an expose on people who decide to move
closer to their workplace. (Brad recently
moved from East Van to Queen’s Park,
about six blocks from the College.) We
wonder if BCTV execs know he still
drives to work.

Of primary importance...

Athletics Instructor Robin Ryan really
wanted to go to his class reunion. He
travelled all the way to Perth, Australia to
see his primary (grades 1-6) classmates.
He says he was delighted to hear of the
success of his peers - two of them built
the airport he landed in. Ryan says he en-
joyed Perth for it’s gorgeous clean air,
architecture, and parrots. P.S. You can
buy a brand-new brick house there for
$80,000.

Deadline for INside...
The deadline for submissions for the
January 5 issue of INSIDE is December 11.

The staff of the Public Information orice MD
wishes you all a safe and happy holiday
season. See you in 1993! A