University of St. Jerome's College Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2L 3G3 This Summer at St. Jerome's The majority of summer courses to be offered at the University of Waterloo this year will be taught at St. Jerome's. A variety of full and half-credit courses in English, history, religious studies, psychology and philosophy will be available, as will the College's special summer programs and institutes. Courses in religion and politics, women in literature, commonwealth literature, medieval church history, adolescent psychology and western philosophical tradition among others will provide a wide variety of offerings for summer students. The Studies in Family Life and Sex Education program will run from July 4 to August 12. "This program is aimed at providing participants with a sound understanding of basic Chapter gatherings in the offing The College is making tentative plans to sponsor alumni chapter gatherings in Hamilton and Toronto this fall, says Rob Donelson. "We have a large body of alumni in both of these cities, and we feel this is a good starting point for the development of an alumni association," he says. The chapter gatherings will be an effort to bring the College to the alumni and to reacquaint classmates and old friends. Each chapter gathering will likely consist of a dinner and guest speaker. We hope to have some faculty on hand, and possibly a photo display of college life and information table as well. "These chapter events may also prove to be a catalyst for other alumni sponsored activities," adds Donelson. More information will be available in the June Update! If you would like to suggest ideas for these events or possibly lend a hand in their organization, contact Rob Donelson -- (519) 884-8110, ext. 81. interpersonal relations, marriage and the family. It is an excellent preparation for those who have a crucial role in Family Life programs in the school and in the community," says John Theis, director of the program which is now in its twelfth year. Theis expects about 200 people to be enrolled this summer. The Institute for Studies in Learning Disabilities will be offered from July 4 to 22, providing courses at the introductory, intermediate and advanced levels, says program director John Orlando. A number of visiting experts will participate in this summer's program. The Just Society, a credit course to be offered July 4-22 by the Institute for Studies in Theological Renewal, will examine the involvement of the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches in issues of poverty, unemployment and prejudice; their reaction to socialism and capitalism; their social activities in Latin America and their attitudes towards women. Last year's course, The Religious Experience of the Young, was immensely successful, and Institute director Doug Letson expects an equally enthusiastic response to this year's offering. For more information about summer courses and programs, tuition fees, course requirements and residence, etc., fill out the enclosed coupon. Mark your calendars - Alumni Picnic! The date has been set for an alumni reunion picnic on Sunday, June 26, 1:00 p.m. at Waterloo Park. It has been two years since the College's last alumni gathering, and a picnic is a great reason to come together with old friends and classmates. The College decided on a single-day event rather than a weekend of activities as has been done in the past. "We hope that this will encourage more people to attend and that they will feel free to bring their families," says Rob Donelson, assistant to the registrar and one of the organizers. Waterloo Park is adjacent to Seagram Stadium and is an ideal location for the picnic -- a large adult and children's swimming pool, baseball diamonds, playing fields, shaded areas, free parking and more. Don't miss the fun! There will be games and prizes for everyone and free refreshments. Bring your own table, barbeque and chairs. But above all, bring yourself, your family and friends. Let us know if you can attend by completing the enclosed coupon or by calling the College at (519) 884-8110, ext. 81. Chivalry lives! Writer-in-Residence Graeme Gibson welcomes with style Canadian poet Dorothy Livesay to a conference on her work held at the college March 4-5. The 73-year-old poet's career has both spanned and is linked to the major cultural and political developments of the twentieth century. A report on Dorothy Livesay and the Evolution of Canadian Poetry can be found inside.