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The Faculty and Librarian Retirees'Association, University of Windsor
Number 8, June, 1994
AS RETIREES, YOU MAY NOW "SURF THE INTERNET" ON YOUR OWN PCs AT HOME
Did you know that, as a member of the University Retirees 'Association, you. now have access to the Internet? Exactly. You can spend interesting hours "surfing the Internet" from the comfort of your home. You will find on the Internet the fascination of an almost infinite variety of information sources.
For those of you with a home computer, not already linked up with. the University's computer facilities, the following tips will enable you to "catch a wave". Some time back, the Association's executive obtained. the approval of the University to allow the necessary access by retired facility members and librarians. (See The Newsletter, No. 5, Nov/Dec 1993).
First, your computer must have a modern. Ask your dealer about prices and installation. It's not a big deal. Then you must ask for, and receive, from the Computer Centre at the University, an ID number and a password. For that, call the University at 253-4232, Ext.4440. The Centre will also provide you with the necessary software program known as KERMIT, and with plenty of help thereafter. That's all you need.
So armed, you can set out to make good use of the University's computer facilities. You will have access not only to the Internet, the so-called. "information highway but to sending and receiving E-mail (electronic mail) to and from virtually anywhere.
You will be able to peruse at your leisure the catalogue of the holdings of the University library, and copious info about the
U. of W. and other universities. Incidentally, a modem also gives you the opportunity to access a large number of other info sources, such as the Windsor Public library system catalogue and endless bulletin boards.
If you have a problem with these directions, or you feet a bit lost, give a call to Bill Ilbillips (972-0588), who is lost much of
the time too. But he may have a suggestion or two which will help.
ASSOCIATION'S FIFTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD OCTOBER 20TH OR 27TH
It's not too early to mark alternative dates on your calendar, The Annual Fall Gencral Meeting will take place on either of the last two Thursdays of October. Which one, will be announced in The Newsletter, No. 9, (for Sept/Oct) due out around. the end of September.
In accordance with the Constitution, the annual election of officers will take place. It is also expected that some important proposals concerning the structure and functioning of the Association will be put before the membership for consideration.
At least one major policy rnatter will be up for decision: namely the proposal for building up a retirees' bursary fund to assist
students at the University. (See The Newsletter, No.7).
The Association's
Annual Summer Picnic
will take place
Sunday, August 28th at 3:30 pm
at the home of Carol and Bill Libby
4240 Riverside Drive, East
(near Pillette: it's about a t minute walk from the Peace Fountain)
Bring your swim suit for a refreshing dip in their pool overlooking the river. There's plenty of sun. Bring a hat.
John La Gaipa advises: You can bring salads, desserts, wine, snacks. We will provide hot dogs & hamburgers. We need to know who is coming and what you are bringing. Please phone John La Gaipa (966-2390) or David Booth (966-2547).