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Peace and war is definitely on our
writers’ minds. But are there any
answers? Some, says Zieroth. For ex-
ample George Woodcock in_ his
sweeping introductory essay entitled
“Kinds of Combat: Notes on War and
Writers” says we must be more polem-
ical; we must take a stand against the
threat of nuclear war.

But in the final analysis, providing
answers is not what Event is about.
Rather it is about “creating an experi-
ence by which one can measure
things” says Zieroth. Its purpose is “to
touch people and remind them that
things are possible.”

The peace and war issue of Event is
due out in December and will be avail-
able in selected bookstores in the
lower mainiand in time for Christmas.

Event publishes twice annually and
subscriptions can be made to Event,
Douglas College, P.O. Box 2503, New
Westminster, B.C. V3L 5B2 or by cal-
ling 520-5400.

YOUNG MUSICIANS IN
CONCERT

New Westminster's Douglas College
will bring together some of the most
promising young musicians in British
Columbia during a day of free concerts
for the public.

The festivities begin on Thursday,
December 4, with a concert at 12:30
p.m. featuring eight young composers
from Simon Fraser University. Named
the “Houseband” and led by Toronto
composer Christopher Butterfield, a
visiting professor at S.F.U., the group
will perform some of their own compo-
sitions, as well as contemporary works
by American composers John Gibson
and Christian Wolff, and Japanese
composer Jo Kondo.

 

The musical celebrations continue
with another “Student Showcase” the
same evening (December 4) begin-
ning at 8:00 P.M. Students from the
Douglas College music program will
perform a selection of works reflecting
the full scope of their musical en-
deavours. The “Showcase” will include
a variety of performances from the
many student recitals held during the
year.

The day's entertainment takes place at
the Douglas College Performance
Theatre. Members of the public are
encouraged to attend this series of free
concerts sponsored by the Douglas
College Music Department.

STUDENTS ON
| BOARD

Students at Douglas College are one
hundred percent behind helping im-
prove their college and its surrounding
communities by getting involved in the
Douglas College Foundation.

Student Society treasurer Chris Lirette
of New Westminster is the most recent
appointee to the Foundation Board of
Directors.

“Douglas College is still young and the
Foundation can help bring out all of its
true potential,” said Lirette. “I'm look-
ing forward to helping as much as |
can.”

The Foundation was formed in early
1986 with part of its mandate being to
continue the work of the Student Trust
Fund.

A total $310,000 endowment has been
raised for student financial aid, with
outside donations and a matching
grant from the Vancouver Foundation.

 

 

Lirette is currently a second-year
Commerce student hoping to transfer
fo the University of British Columbia.
He was on the executive of the
Douglas College Marketing Club and
participated on the Whistler Township
Library Committee.

The Foundation is made up of
representatives from local business,
government, community organiza-
tions, Douglas College and_ its
students.

Other Foundation Board members in-
clude Bill Day and Muni Evers of New
Westminster, Patricia Disher, Bill Em-
erton, George Mussallem, D.J.
Hopkins, Ray Godin, Chris Johnson,
Peter Legge, Bill Morfey and Peter
Webster.

Donations in money or in kind are
gladly accepted at any time for the
Douglas College Foundation by calling
the Foundation Office at local 4801.

FROM THE LIBRARY

“Valuable Source, Invaluable
Resource.” That was the slogan for
British Columbia Libraries Week,
November 2 to 8.

Why a special week to celebrate
libraries?

Because Librarians and Library
Trustees know that there is a gold mine
of information available in libraries;
information whichis unknown to many
residents who could benefit greatly
from access to it.

Most people know where the New
Westminster Public Library is - on 6th
Avenue just across from Woodward's.
More and more people are learning
where Douglas College is - across
from Fire Hall No. | at 8th Street and
Royal Avenue. There is a library there
too. But knowing where they are
doesn’t mean we know what's in them.

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