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UNBC Hosts Quality of Life Conference

Brian Dougherty

From the 22nd to the 25th of Au-
gust, UNBC hosted the Quality of
Life Conference, which attracted
academic scholars from all over the
world.

The primary objective of these re-
searchers was to bridge the gap
between science and theory in re-
gards to what is the most livable
society.

In all, approximately ninety-five
pages were presented at the con-
ference. Professor Alex Michalos

from UNBC's political science
department, who himself isa
quality of life expert, chaired the
committee which was respon-
sible for organizing the five day
event.

Of special interest to the con-
ference, was research presented
on nations currently experienc-
ing political, social, and eco-
nomic transitions. The countries
which were of special interest
included the former communist

states of Romania, Czechoslovakia,
Estonia, and the Ukraine. It was
the first time for quality of life re-
search to be made public on these
countries since they adopted demo-
cratic political structures. Chang-
ing social condition in South Af-
Tica was also on the agenda.

The next annual Quality of Life
Conference will take place in the
United States. North Carolina will
sponsor the event in November
1997,

UNBC PROPOSAL FOR
ACADEMIC RESTRUCTURING

The University of Northern
British Columbia Planning
Committee unveiled a number
of proposals for academic re-
structuring, emphasizing that
they are for consideration and
discussion. .

The report calls for the num-
ber of faculties and deans to be
reduced from five to two, (in
July 1997)..The primary aca-
demic units would be reduced
to 14 departments and schools,
which would replace the 22 ex-
isting programs. Schools would

be the units providing profes-
sional programs, while de-
partments would offer aca-
demic studies.

The Faculty of Manage-
ment and Science: would
oversee the Department of
Physical Sciences (Chemis-
try and Physics), Mathemat-
ics, Statistics and Computing
Science, Environmental and
Earth Sciences, Biology, as
well as the School of Forestry
and Management and Re-

source Tourism.

The Faculty of Arts, Social
and Health Studies would con-
tain the Departments of Lan-
guage and Literature, Econom-
ics, Politics, and Northern and

International Studies, History

and Philosophy, Human Stud-
ies (Sociology, Anthropology,
First Nation Studies, Gender
Studies, Women's Studies), and
Psychology, as well as the
Schools of Education, Nursing
and Community Health, and
Social Work.

SHALL WE DANCE?

Originally, we intended for a
letter (space) in Over the Edge
early April. The letter was typed,
but the issue of Over the Edge
was not. Say no more right now
but we sincerely thank all who
voted for Brenda and John for
the N.U.G.S.S position. It has
been a learning experience so far
to say the least. Brenda and I
are still getting along and haven't
threatened each other too much.
We are both psyched as hell for
the job rest assured. If we fuck
up, let us know.

I don't really know what order
or what I should say now be-
cause there is a lot to tell. The
Backyard BBQ you ask? Well
let me tell you. 5 bands for $10.00
for students with beer garden.
The bands? In order of appear-
ance to (to date): local band 2
Minute Hate, Hip Hop Mechan-

ics (Vanc), another white male
(Vanc), Real McKenzies
(Vanc), and headliner Bif Na-
ked (Vanc). I truly believe we
have something for everyone.
I regretfully tell you now that
the Hip, Garth Brooks, Smash-
ing Pumpkins, Sarah
McLaughlin, or the Three Ten-
ors will not be playing or ever
will play here at UNBC. At
least not here...but, if any of
you know them or their cous-
ins, do not be shy to tell us.
Thanks.

More movie nights at the
Canfor are planned, improv.
and theatre sports, more
dances with themes, (ie.
C+W, 60's, Disco), and even
a (gasp) first-ever campus
beer garden/shin dig. Oh my
Gawd!!! Heaven forbid! Sue

us NOW please!! (kidding)

TELE? |

Sorry, Brian. The Natural Re-
sources off-campus dance in
March at the Knights of Colum-
bus Hall went over extremely
well. I couldn't help notice they
have a disco ball. hmmmm

There is some chatter about a
first-ever bicycle criterium road
race around the University
Loop, so if any of you are roadies
and didn't bring your bike up, ask
Mom or Dad to send it up for
you. Oh yeah, the Crag is the
only place in Prince George with
a climbing wall, I think, they do
not have a portable one that we
can rent, and a suggestion was
put in to the steering committee
(for new building) about putting
bolts on the side building for
climbing. I'll ask what became
of it. Liability, of course, will rear
it's ugly meaning I'm sure. Vol-
ley-ball courts! Hopefully a bas-

OverTheEdge Sept 4, 1996 page

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GERMAN CONSUL
VISITS UNBC

Rolf Papenburg, consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, visited
the University of Northern British Columbia's Prince George campus on
June 20th, to unveil an archival exhibition.

The exhibition, entitled Germans in British Columbia, outlines the pat-
tern of German settlement in BC, including the Sudeten community near
Dawson Creek (now a provincial park), Germans in the gold rush era
around Barkerville, and stories of some early entrepreneurs. The exhibi-
tion is located on the third floor of the Library building, adjacent to

Educational Media Services.

yes
Services

Student

960-6360

Director: Carol Sigurdson

Canfidensial Secretary: Joann Kzanedy

Caiversity is a lot more than ‘extbooks and protessors. It’s a womplete life
2xpernence ‘n which students further develop the sialls seeded for thew future
well-being. Personal, physical. spinvial, financiai. and academic concerns are

al part of 1 student's life. and che reason why Student Services exists Sunpiy

put, ve're tere to help.

You"l tnd 12s on BC Tel Student Services Street (in the Avera; ‘DR zal} -ne of
car 7egxnai offices: Northwest (624-2862). Fort St. John ~87-5220:, Quesnel
(992.°Sd0}, or New Aivansh (633-2293).

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Counselling Centre: ...-........ ..

Financial Aid and Awards: .......
Fitness Centre: ..........-0 2... ae
Health and Wellness Centre: ......
interfaith Chaplaincy: ....... aes

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ketball court too
(outdoors).....cross your fin-
gers. Also, we desperately need
a new logo for the NUGSS
(Northern Undergraduate Stu-
dent Society), how about a mas-
cot? This is no bojangles com-
petition, start thinking about
ideas for your master creation.
your design must include the
student society aspect of
UNBC like "Northern Student
Society" or "Northern Under-
Bor ay? 'ar at «
SHOCIORY, coset secs something like
that. NO "UNBC” logos please,
we can't go there. We pay
CASH. Keep reading Over the
Edge to find out the actual com-
petition rules and requirements.
All I say right now...we're think-
ing ahead. Watch.

Oe st beer tne na reees

Get involved in one or more
of the many clubs that are a part
of campus-life here at UNBC,
and please don't be afraid to:
take some initative. If you have
an idea but don't know about
some of the red-tape, or who to
see, mabye we can help. As you
all know this is a pretty new
campus, and some traditional
events that you hear about from
other Universities just are not
here. We can't duplicate other
Universities, but then again why
would we?

Come for a visit..... Ask ques-
tions, give suggestions. We
work for you.

John and Brenda, Directors of
Social and Promotions