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8 over THE EDGE-Monday October 17, 1994

Queen Elizabeth IT opened the University on August 17, 1994.

The horrors of registration.

UNBC: THE

by Laura Martin

It is already well into
October and the students and
faculty have settled into a
University schedule. The
University was officially
opened by Queen Elizabeth
on August 17th, 1994,
followed by an evening of
entertainment and fireworks.
Students began registering
for classes on September Ist,
and, on September 8th,
classes had begun.

The semester started off
rapidly and students found
themselves getting involved
in many clubs and activities
while trying to juggle full
course loads at the same
time.

Students and faculty had
to tolerate the inconvenience
of the large lines at
registration, the noise of
construction, the incomplete
buidings, and fire alarms
ringing, but by now most
have gotten used to the
problems that follow the
opening of a new institution.

A number of orientation
activities took place for both
students and faculty. A large

number of people took
advantage of the President's
barbecue as an opportunity to
become acquainted with
others and the school.

The first day of classes
dawned bright and early for
many who attended the free
pancake breakfast. A
humber of local radio
Stalions were present as well.
The second evening after
classes had commenced
played host to a concert that
was attended by students as
well as the public.

Many ambitious students
have taken it upon
themselves to organize clubs
and meetings for students
and - staff. A - student
association, radio station, art
club, badminton club,
newspaper, and numerous
others have already met and
discussed goals for the year.

As mid-terms _fast
approach, and students hit
the books harder than ever, it
is evident that UNBC,
Canada's newest university is
definately going to be the
future.

(Photos courtesy of the Communications Department.)