Page 2 -- Over The Edge — February 17, 1997 UNBC Career Fair is Coming! UNBC is pleased to announce that there will be a second Career Fair on campus. This year’s theme, “Tracks to 2000 AD” will provide students with network opportunities in all facets of their career direction. The Student Services office anticipates that the Career Fair will be an annual event offered as a service To UNBC student every March. _ - In addition to local employer participants, invitations have been extended to a number of agencies and individuals who will be able to provide students direction and advice with regard to their careers, recruitment processes, entreprenuership, labor market trends, effective resume writing workshops as well as mock interview sessions. The latter two are to be scheduled a week prior to the day of the event. ‘If students wish to submit suggestions and ideas they are asked to contact this years Coordinator, Heather Flood in the Student Services office or by phone Tuesday to Thursdays at 960-6379. Students can stay informed of the activities and scheduling of this year’s Career Fair in a number of ways. Internally, two communiqu_s will be forward to faculty for presentation in class. A web page is being created on the UNBC web site hittp:// www.quarles.unbc.edu./keen/ events.htm, and information will be relayed by way of the, dynacom and posters will be strategically placed throughout | the campus including a display | in the Bookstore window. Externally, this information | will be presented through Shaw Cable 10, the internet by way | of the PG On-line Free Ads and . in the Net Bistro Dial Up ; Services, “Graffiti Wall” and “Discussion Forum” Students can gain valuable , experience from the volunteer : opportunities that-will exist as , a result of this event. We will | require Event Hosts and Web UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA /uNBC Walkers an the day of the Tuesday, 18 February Career Fair and individuals 9:00 am - 7:00 pm with desktop publishing experience and Marketing Advisors up to the day of the ianest Ay 22 February Fair. Contact Student Services 9:00 am - 7:00 pm if interested. Where do you plan to be in Thursday, 20 F ebruary the year 2000? Make tracks at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm this year’s Career Fair. What is Measles? Measles (red measles) is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It is easily spread by coughing, sneezing, or sharing air space. The incubation period of measles (time from exposure to measles to symptoms) ranges from seven to 18 days (usually 10 days). The symptoms of measles are fever, or cough, or runny nose, or sore, red eyes fol- lowed by a raised, red, rash which lasts for at least three days. The eyes may be very sensi- tive to light. Measles can cause serious and some- times permanent health problems. It often causes ear infections or pneumonia. One per- son inevery 1,000 with measles has an inflam- mation of the brain (encephalitis). Enceph- alitis can lead to convulsions, deafness or mental retardation. One person in every 1,000 with measles may die of complications. Am I Already Immune? People born before 1956 People born before 1956 are at a lower risk of catching measles as a result of building up a natural immunity. They are not, therefore, asked to take part in the immunization program. - throughout UNBC and beyond. People previously immunized Health-care experts consider individuals to be immune if they have have been vaccinated twice with measles-containing vaccine. They are not, therefore, asked to take part in the program. BC students who were in Grade 12 last year should have received a booster shot for measles which is expected to give them im- munity. People who have had measles If you have physician-documented evidence of having already had measles, you are considered immune and do not need to receive immunization. If you think you may have had measles, but are not sure, speak to the nurse at the UNBC immunization clinic. Is Immunization Compulsory? Everyone at the University born after 1956 is strongly urged to get immunized, both for their own sake — measles can be a very unpleasant illness — and, perhaps more significantly, for the sake of others. One infected individual can spread the illness to large numbers of friends, colleagues, and family members, potentially causing serious health problems. Immunization is not compulsory, but please be responsible, and play your part in ensuring that the disease does not spread Conference Centre, 205 Should I Bring my Family Along? | No. The immunization program is aimed just at UNBC students, staff (including contract staff) and faculty. It will help ensure that you don’t take the illness home to your family. The provincial health officer has noted that the “immunization of the general adult population is not required at this time, since the outbreak appears to be largely linked to post-secondary institutions and can likely be contained with campus immunization programs.” Does it Cost Anything? No. Immunization is free to all members of the UNBC community not already considered immune (see above). Who is Giving Vaccinations? Vaccinations are being provided by The Northern Interior Health Health Unit.