Lögberg-Heimskringla - 07.11.1997, Side 2

Lögberg-Heimskringla - 07.11.1997, Side 2
2 • Lögberg-Heimskringla • Friday, November 7, 1997 Brandon University Continued from page 1 Association, to describe the current project. Mr. Adams spoke of the current time capsule, which would include brochures on the Brandon Foundation Legacy Cam- paign; today’s ofFicial opening program; copies of the University newspaper, The Quill; a video; a computer disk; and a doorknob from the old structure. He in- vited Dr. Robert Beamish, who repre- sented the Brandon College Alumni, to begin the dedications. Dr. Beamish spoke of his student days at Brandon University in the hun- gry Thirties. Teachers did not always receive their pay-cheques on time in those poor days, but student activity re- mained vigorous. Had Brandon Univer- sity not existed, Dr. Beamish would not have been able to pursue his dream of becoming a physician. He was proud to dedicate some items to the second time capsule, and also pleased with the refurbishing of the original buildings, which would now stand for another century and host the attendance of nu- merous students who could thereby accomplish theirdreams. He laid some items carefully in the time capsule. Gari-Ellen Donohoe, President of the Brandon University Students’ Union, then spoke of the importance of this project in maintaining and improving morale among the student body. She said that investment in the future of educa- tion filled students with hope and prom- ise. She added her elements to the time capsule. Finally, Betty Kyle brought in the Brandon University Junior Kindergarten. Each of the tiny individuals dropped in a brochure, and finally put the door- knob into the time capsule. The Chancellor of Brandon Univer- sity, Dr. Kavanagh, then introduced the ribbon cutting ceremony. He made the point that the Province of Manitoba should not see the accumulation of six- teen pairs of scissors as a gross and fri vo- lous expenditure; indeed, these scissors had been gathered from every comer of the campus, and would be retumed from whence they came, with the ceremony done! Brandon University continued its path of uniqueness by inviting all sixteen members of the platform party to cut the ribbon together. A vibrantly coloured rib- bon stretched from a carved wooden bal- ustrade located on either end of the front of the classroom, and was joined to ei- ther side of the omate, wooden lectem at the centre of Lewis D. Whitehead Hall. Dr. Anderson mentioned that he hoped those in the plaíform party had noticed the pair of scissors which had been laid on each seat; if one of the guests was seen to limp to the ribbon, the rea- son for their indisposition was now ac- counted for! The ribbon was then cut into segments, and some scissors assiduously retumed. The Brandon University Chorale then led those gathered in the singing of Hail our College. Some, including President Anderson, followed the song with ges- tures of triumph and the less scabrous slogans of their alumni days. Dr. Anderson invited everyone to look around the newly refurbished facility. He especially encouraged a visit to the new bell-tower from which a view, fit for a Province of Manitoba tourism bro- chure, could be seen of the rolling val- ley and city-scape. □ At any given time, approximately 100 people were directly employed on this project, whether it was demolishing the interior to make wayfor new construction, or the fine details of installing woodwork, wiring or bulletin boards. Dailv News from lceland Compiled from The lceland Review website: http://www.centrum.is/icereV/ Back to school A new wage contract between the Teachers’ Association of Iceland and the Union of Local Authorities was signed last night after nearly continuous meet- ings since Saturday moming. The teach- ers’ day-long strike has been called off pending a general vote on the new agree- ment. The four-year contract gives teach- ers a total salary increase of about 33 per- cent by December 31, 2000. Beginning salaries get the biggest boost, but pay scales and step increases will also be changed and room made for additional flexibility in the daily operation of the schools. The Chairman of the Teachers’ As- sociation, Eiríkur Jónsson, expressed his satisfaction over the outcome. The talks had been very difficult, but their core de- mands had been met, leading to an ac- ceptable solution. Municipal leaders were relieved that the crisis was over. There is some concem over where to find addi- tional funds to pay for this increase in expenditures, but most mle out raising taxes to fund the bill. Collecting University degrees Among the 220 candidates graduat- ing from the University of Iceland in Oc- tober was Einar Ágústsson, completing his Bachelor degrees in business admin- istration, economics and philosophy. If that was not enough, he finished Bach- elor degrees in computer science, math- ematics and physics last spring, making it a total of six degrees in one year. Ágústsson told daily Morgunblaðið that “this is not as difficult as it appears.” He attributes his success to hard work, organization and study techniques. It took Ágústsson five years to accomplish this, but during that time he went as an ex- change student to Denmark and Ger- many. He made it into the news last sum- mer when lost in the jungles of Guatemala, but has fully recovered from his ordeal. His next step is to continue pursuing a Master’s degree in intemational busi- ness administration in the U.S. Ágústsson hopes to carry out some of his studies in France and Japan before entering the workplace. No go on whaling Icelanders will carefully review the results of the annual meeting of the In- temational Whaling Commission (IWC) concluded in Monaco last week. Foreign Minster Halldór Ásgrímsson told daily Morgunblaðið that if there are any hopes of the IWC changing its stand against whaling, then Iceland would reconsider membership in the organization. This last meeting yielded no results, with one more resolution being passed condemning whaling. On the other hand, the new Chairman, Michael Canny from Ireland, has been given a mandate to review cur- rent policies and propose future changes. If that tums out to be a venue for real change Iceland might rejoin the IWC to fight for the resumption of whaling. The Minister is most disappointed with the U.S. position. In his view, Iceland agreed to stop commercial whaling, among other things, because of U.S. pressure and in the good faith that the halt would be tem- porary. The Americans are greatly re- sponsible for the current policies, and have shown no indication of moving to- wards lifting the ban. Tallest tree in lceland measured Can’t see the trees for the forest? Let there be no doubt the highest tree in Ice- land is found in Hallormsstadarskógur in the eastem part of the country. The mat- ter had to be settled by actual measuring in the presence of county magistrates, as there was keen competition to claim the tallest tree. The winner is a “famous” larch towering 20.34 meters up into the sky. In second place is a poplar located in Fljótshlíd in south Iceland, reaching “only” 19.92 meters. Despite losing the duel, the South- emers intend to keep on growing and, from now on, demand annual measuring. Arnarson swims into record books Swimmer Öm Amarson became the first Icelander to swim the 200m backstroke in under 2 minutes after breaking the ex- isting record held by Westman Islander Logi Jens Kristjánsson at Reykjavík’s Sundhöll pool on Sunday. Amarson swam the event in a time of 1.59.06 to beat Kristjánsson’s 1996 record of 2.00.37. □ Published every Friday by: LÖGBERG-HEIMSKRINGLAINCORPORATED 699 Carter Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3M 2C3 Ph: (204) 284-5686 Fax: (204) 284-3870 OFFICE HOUFtS: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. MANAGING EDITOR: Board of Directors COPY EDIT0R: Laureen Narfason OFFICE MANAGER / ICELANDIC EDITOR: Gunnur Isfeld ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: Sandra Duma LAYOUT: Byte the Apple Creative Services PRINTING: Vopni Press Subscription: 44 issues/year: Canada: $35 Canadian Dollars - Manitoba, add GST & PST: $39.90 - Other provinces, add GST: $37.45 U.S.: $44 US Dollars - PAYABLEIN ADVANCE— Must be remitted in Canadian or US Dollars. 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