MAD HATTER 3 To prepare students for this kind of work, the Douglas College Compu- ting Science program teaches students not only how to operate computers, but also to understand what makes them tick. Students are taught to understand the underlying concepts behind existing software as well as fo design new software. Girard says Douglas College students are particularly well equipped to trans- fer to university Computing Science programs because of an unusually low student/teacher and student/computer ratio. Whereas, in other computer sci- ence programs it is usual for students to spend many hours every term wait- ing for computer time, at Douglas College, computers are usually avail- able on demand. CLOSURE OF LOWER CAFETERIA The Lower Cafeteria will be closed for February 25 and 26, 1987 to accom- modate a booking taken prior to the opening of the Lower Cafeteria for daily service. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Pat Thomasson THEFTS WITHIN COLLEGE On February 5, 1987 my purse was stolen from the office. After recovery from the police | found the description of the suspect was the same as my description. The description is as follows: 5'8” - 5'10”, Slight build, mid fo late 30's, dark stringy hair, slight beard. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap with gold leaf design on brim, dark jacket and jeans. If seen please notify Security and the New Westminster Police - Cst. R. Gibson - 525-541 |. Laura Kenyon - Bookstore MONEY ** MONEY Don't forget your R.R.S.P. Current rules are as follows. lf you are a member of the college pen- sion plan, there is no change for the 1986 tax year...the maximum is $3,500 minus contributions to the college pension plan. If you are not a member of the plan, the rule is 20% of earned income to a maximum of $7,500 in both 1986 and 1987. Until this year, the maximum has been $5,500. Major changes will occur for the 1988 tax year, leading to a maximum of $15,500 by 1991, in both in- stances...stay tuned. Proposed legislation allows for a seven year carry-forward period, allowing you to contribute later, if un- able to do so during any one fax yeor. Murray Leslie Tickets available at door. DOUGLAS COLLEGE IS PROUD TO PRESENT A RECITAL BY Shauna Kolstou, Cellist Wednesday, March 4 Douglas College Performance Theatre 700 Royal Ave., New Westminster General: $8.00; Students/Seniors: Reservations: 520-5488, Information: 520-5400 8:00 p.m, $4.00 douglas college