Also in this issue, September 10, 1997: Front page photo: UW president Dr. James Downey, Dr. David John (in 1960s garb), and Porcellino at Modern Languages building celebration. Dr. Ellsworth LeDrew named associate dean (undergraduate studies and educational liaison), faculty of environmental studies. St. Jerome's College charity run events begin September 28. WatCard now accepted at most graphic services outlets. Presidential nominating committee will be organized this fall in accordance with Policy 50, as Dr. James Downey's present term ends June 30, 1999. Dr. Michael Stones, health studies and gerontology, wins the National Masters Racewalking Championship. Students wanted for part-time work in alumni fund-raising. Christian poet Luci Shaw will be this year's Pascal Lecturer, to speak October 9. List of "research funding opportunities" for the fall term distributed by the UW office of research. Waterloo Engineering Endowment Foundation distributed $110,500 during the spring term, much of it for computer lab upgrades.