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Whitby Free Press, 30 Aug 1989, p. 17

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J W1F1UY FR.EE PRESS,1 WEDNFSDAY, AUGUST,90. 1989. PAGE 17 Trent's Oshawa program lias 8 degrepro grams RAM KTNG (Ieft) and Kàristy Arm- Days,' a fundraiser for the Epilepsy strong sold îladiolas at the Whitby (Ontario) Oshawa and Area chapter. XMali Ag. l8.and 19 as part of 'Glad Free PrOU photo Trent Un iversity usually oliers courses in More than 20 subjects in Oshawa. each year. But degree programns are now available in only eight subjects: anthropology, cultural studies, economnies, English literature, history, political studies, psychology:,and sociology. In each of the eight subjects enough courses are offered in Oshawa over any three-year period for students- to fulfili the requirements for a major in that subject. In other subjects degree, completion xnight require courses offered ordy-at the main campus in Peterborough. An enrolment levels rise, it is ho d that additonal subjects wfle be added to the Oshawa programn. Ini 1987 Trent committed'itself toý the ex pansion of the Oshawa programn which began in 1974. Since 1987 the number of courses offered annually bas risen fromn 35 to 55 and the number of student courses from 800 to 1,300. The university's long-range plan calls for an- increase in enrolmentto at least 2.000. For information, registration and academic counselling students may contact. Oshawa representative Joan Milovick at the Durham College office or caJi 723-9747. .For further information on the Oshawa program contact George Nader, director of continuing education, (705) 748-1296. 'Train the Trainers' starts Sept. 12 'Train the Trainers' certificate series is once again being offered by Durham Coliege M agmnt Centre starting in Setmbrat the Oshawa campus. Three subjects in this series are fr-ee of charge to employees of qujalifying companies. The first tuition-free subject is 'Instructional Techniques,' which is one of the three mandatory subjects offered one day a week in the 120-hour program. This class, starting on Sept. 12, exposes, the, participants toaa variety of ý instructional techniques used in adult learning. Other subjects in this certificate course include 'Needs Analysis & Evaluation' (Feb. 13) and 'Instructional Systems 'Design' (Nov. 21). The first class of the 'Train the Tra:iners' program graduated last spring. Barbara Hiemstra, executive director of Durham Save-a-Heart, is one of il trainers who completedl the series. 1I found it most beneficial to learn new and, more up-to-date training methods. The opportunities ta practioe coaching and feedback skiils in the classes are especially beneficial," said Hliemstra. For more information, or to register, telephone 436-1100, or toll-free 1-800-668-5843. Jiuior Citizen. Weé are iooking for young peo- pie who give hours of their time to heip a ncighbour or work as volunteers within the communi- ty and who do ail this neyer seeking a reward. We are iooking for young peo- pie who have bravely acted to avert a catastrophe and who put others before themnselves. These are often the kinds of young people who do flot seek the limnelight. We are, also iooking for young people who, aithough suffering from a disability, do flot look for sympathy. They just want to be "one of the crowd." Every nomninee reccives a cer- tificate and approximately twelve wiii be chosen to be hon- oured in Toronto in the spring of 1990. If you know somneone bctween the ages of 6 and 18 who wouid fit the bill, cail your commnunity

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