MISCELLANY

Joint Convocation
The Saskatoon Theological Union will hold its second joint convocation May 9 at 7 pm at St. John's Anglican Cathedral in Saskatoon. In addition to earned degrees, seven honourary degrees will be awarded. The convocation address will be presented by the Rev. Prasanna Kumari of Chennai, India, vice-president of the Lutheran World Federation. All are welcome.

Book Launch
"A Prairie Memoir: The Life and Times of James Clinkskill 1863-1936" by the late University archivist Stan Hanson will be launched at a reception April 28 from 4-6 pm in Special Collections/University Archives, Room 301 of the Main Library.

Call for Posters
Organizers of the Balance Disorders, Dizziness and Falls conference which will take place Oct. 4-5 and is presented by Continuing Physical Therapy Education, invites those interested in a poster presentation to submit an abstract by Aug. 1. For details, contact Pat Tremaine at 966-2043.

Long Service Awards
University Employees' Union CUPE 1975 will hold its Long Service & Retiree Awards event April 26 in the Exeter Room, Marquis Hall. For more information, contact Evelyn at 966-7015.

Retirement Banquet
The University's annual Retirement Banquet is scheduled for May 9 starting with a reception at 6:15 p.m. in Marquis Hall.

Campus AA Group
Mondays, 12:30 p.m. in Univ. Chaplains' Office, Rm. 10.1, Place Riel-Qu'Appelle Hall link. Students, staff & faculty welcome. For info: Linda (373-4817) gracelind@shaw.ca or Ursula (966-8500) wiig@usask.ca.

Meditation Group
Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. in the Student Counselling Centre meeting rm., 104 Qu'Appelle Hall Addition. Open to staff, students & faculty. Respectful of each person's spiritual path. For info, Ursula (966-8500) wiig@usask.ca

'Campus Howlers' Toastmasters
7:15 a.m.-8:20 a.m. Tues. mornings 2D21 Agriculture. Open to faculty, staff & students. For info: Dennis Trumpy 978-2816, dennist@pos.ca

SDH Toastmasters Club
12:00 noon Tuesdays, Rm. 4322 RUH, for fun, supportive meetings. Big presentation coming up? Knees won't stop shaking? We can help. Drop in; visitors welcome. For info. contact Sheila Achilles, 655-5365, sheila.achilles@saskatoonhealthregion.ca

Immersion
The Centre for Second Language Instruction is offering French Spring and Summer Immersion Programs. Contact 966-5915 for information.

Hosts Wanted
Francophone families are needed to host students for the months of May and July. For info. contact the Centre for Second Language Instruction at 966-5915.

U of S Stargazing
Observe stars, planets, etc. from the Observatory on Wiggins Ave. Open Sat. evenings for free public viewing (7:30-9:30 p.m. in Feb.). For info. call Astronomy Info. Line 966-6429 or see website: http://physics.usask.ca/observatory/

Long Service Awards
The Long Service Awards celebrate people who have served the University for 25 years. If you began your U of S career between July 2, 1977 and July 1, 1978, please contact your Unit Head or Janet Horbay at HRD - #6270.