- Last Saturday’s fundraising blitz for cystic fibrosis research has raised approximately $40,000, matching the amount raised last year by ArtSci ’03. According to Adam Caplan, chair of operations for the orientation committee enthusiasm for the cause was exceptional. “Spirit was so high… Everyone was out in full Shinerama effect.”
- Displaying traditional engineering spirit, Sci ’04 ended their Frosh Week with a bang on Saturday as hundreds of participants and spectators took part in the annual climbing of the infamous grease pole. This year, the pole was successfully scaled in 139 minutes with a Sci ’02 capturing the tam — incidentally the same Sci ’02 who claimed the tam in his first year. Last week, the event was put in possible jeopardy, as the Sci ’01s captured the pole on August 25 and held it for ransom. Engineering Society President Victoria Creighton felt that the event was a great success. “Everything was really well organized. A few hundred spectators came to watch, and all of the buses were sold out. It was an absolute success and everyone was super enthusiastic.”
- Excitement is beginning to mount as Queen’s students prepare for Kill McGill 2000, which for the first time in three years will take place in Montreal. Students will be boarding buses at 9 a.m. this Saturday to spend a day cheering, singing and performing many an Oil Thigh, followed by an evening exploration of the Montreal bar scene. Tickets can be purchased for $25 from the Tricolour Spirit Committee this week in the JDUC. T-shirts may be purchased for $10. Ticket price includes admission and transportation to Molson Stadium.
- Dr. Harvey Lazar recently received a $180 000 grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada. Lazar, Director of the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations, School of Policy Studies, will use the funds to establish a virtual Canadian Institute of Federalism Studies (CIFS), which is a network of scholars devoted to teaching federalism and intergovernmental relations. The program aims to take advantage of electronic and web-based technology by initiating web-based discussion groups as well as a web-based publishing unit. CIFS would provide guidance and encouragement to scholars and broaden the scope and nature of Canadian federalism studies.
- ResNet is offering 24-hour signups until September 22. You can register at residence front desks in Victoria Hall, Gordon-Brockington Hall, Waldron Tower and Jean Royce Hall.
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