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JAPAN FOUNDATION
GRANT

 

‘Le Japan Foundation will provide a $2000 grant
to the Douglas College Biology Department for
the breeding of Japanese Bonsai Moles. This is the
first time that the specially developed moles will be
bred in North America.

The one year grant will be substantially expanded
in the second year if the breeding conditions put in
place by the department prove successful. The
breeding stock will be shipped in special containers
from Osaka University on Japan Airlines and are ex-
pected at the college at the end of October.

Bonsai moles were first created at Osaka Univer-
sity in 1986 by a development team lead by Dr.
Akira Furumoto. The result of advances in embryo
cloning and other advanced bio-technological
developments the tiny 3 cm. moles are used by Bon-
sai plant lovers to "till" the soil in Bonsai pots.

For the uninitiated Bonsai is the name for the sys-
tematic miniaturization of plants and is widely prac-
ticed in Japan. The moles have been a big hit with
the public in Japan. "This is a first for Douglas Col-
lege" said Dr. Millis, "We see huge growth pos-
sibilities for Bonsai Moles. "The Moles sell for over
$400 per breeding pair in Japan and the demand is
“hectic”.

Len Millis

 

FRIENDS OF SILVIA
MCFADYEN-JONES...

Silvia McFadyen-Jones is on long-term dis-
ability leave this semester. She is under treat-
ment for a serious blood disorder. She would
appreciate friends dropping her a line.

#217 - 1740 Southmere Crescent
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ANNOUNCING...

On September 6, Wendy Watt, formerly of the Stu-
dent Services Department, was promoted into the
Benefits Clerks position in the Personnel Depart-
ment. In Wendy’s new position she will be respon-
sible for the employee Health and Welfare benefits.
This includes orienting new employees to the
benefits as well as assisting in processing related
claims.

Wendy’s new local (once she has a phone) will be
5440.

CAREER PROFILES FOR
WOMEN

The Academic Advisors and the Women’s Centre
Co-ordinator in Student Services are offering three
Career Profiles for Women during the Fall ‘88
Semester. If you know of any women who would
benefit by attending, please refer them to the Stu-
dent Services Receptionist, Room 2700 to preregister.
A description and a schedule for the Career Profiles
is given below.

Career Profiles provide an opportunity for women
to learn about specific occupations. Every session
will feature a guest speaker who has established her-
self in her occupation. Each speaker will discuss the
nature of her work, the opportunities she sees in her
own or related fields and how she established her-
self.

Thursday, September 29 - Law Enforcement

Thursday, October 20 - Visual Language
Interpreter

Thursday, November 17 - Stagecraft
TIME: 1200 - 1300 hours
LOCATION: The Women’s Centre - Room 2720

Pre-registration is required. Phone 520-5486 or
local 2760 or register in person in Student Services,
Room 2700.

For further information call:
Marian Exmann, Local 2722
Lorriane Cotter, Local 2723
Georgina Ferguson, Local 2762
Linda Steiler, Local 2761
Sharon Helgessen, Local 2754

 

 

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