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Course aim to bridge gap between classroom and workplace For the past three years Glenn Marshall, a professor at Willrid Laurier University has conducted a unique course on training and development. The course, taken by senior business students at Laurier's School of Business and Economics is intended to bridge the gap between the theoretical classroom and the practical business environment. Students conduct seminars for area business and community organizations on topics as varied as Stress Management, Computer Spreadsheets. Quality Circles and Japanese Management. The seminars are run on a non-profit basis and as such, participant fees This year the only public workshop offered is on Small Business. Topics to be covered will include "How to approach your banker," "How to prepare a business plan," and "Are you an entrepreneur?" Also included is, "Where to go for help in starting and managing your small business." This seminar has been sponsored by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology and Wilfrid Laurier University's Small Business Consult- ing Service. The all day workshop is April 5th at Conestoga Inn, Kitchener. The fee is $25, lunch included. For more information or to register contact Julie Cox at 884-1970, ext. are 'iiiikihGrriiif iss than 's'eminai's in the private sector. . 2575. Marshall, a human resources consultant himself, says, "The students learn by doing. This is one of the few university courses which integrate classroom concepts into real life programs. Many of our students have received tttll-tinte job offers in the Training & Develop- ment area." Marshall attributes the success of the seminars to their unique concept of learning. All the seminars include "experimental exer- cises", a term Marshall uses to describe the participative approach of seminars. In this form of workshop, lecture style is dis- couraged, while participation, information sharing and learning experiences are stressed. Still A Variety of: Fresh Florida Oranges and Grapefruits LAST LOAD OF SEASON'. QUALITY GUARANTEED -Tid-biz Open 9 a.m.-6 pm. Monday to Saturday Evenings by Appointment ORANGE BARN k-W Oktoberfest receives 3-year Lowenbrau sponsorship Oktobehest president Jack Petersen said that everyone was very happy about the deal and that it "gives us a direct tie with the Munich Oktoberfest." Negotiations took four or five months to establish the sponsorship, which will provide funds to be used in planning for Oktoberfest's future celebrations. Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest announced that Lowenbrau A.G. of Munich will become a major sponsor of the festival beginning this year through 1988, at a press conference Thursday, Match ' _ . . . . . - -. -iGiGirra" will also assist in the overall marketing of the festival; _ ... A Millie Briiie Brewery of Waterloo will continue to participate in Oktoberfest as the ott1cial premium beer. Lowenbrau has been involved with the K-W Oktoberfest since 1969. It has also been a "long tradition in the Munich Oktoberfest," said David Williamson, regional manager of Lowenbrau. "We look forward to participating in your celebrations in K-W," he said. Mutual Life acquisition moves ahead Shareholders of Western States Life Insur- ance Company Tuesday approved acquisition by Mutual Life of Canada. through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Association Life Insurance Company. _ At a special shareholder's meeting, held in Fargo, North Dakota, holders of approximate- ly 83% of the shares cast votes. Of those votes, 97% were in favour, representing 80% of the total. This is considerably in excess of the reqoired two-thirds needed for approval. Closing of the transaction is expected Wednesday, April 2. At that time, holders of the shares of Western States Life Insurance Company will be entitled to receive $16.25 (U.S) per share. Total investment for Mutual Life of Canada should approach $54 million (US.). WATERLOO CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY. 886-7310 i"iilliriji") bleir)iv, siiii-irAidiis, Retail Store Daily was t20 Km Street South, Watedoo Friday till 9 pm. SHARP "" 601 o IO digit compact desk-top print tiuorescent green display " 16.95 BEAT THE TAX DEADLINE with fast thinking CALCULATORS HOURS: Dally 9-515 MARC. H M. tiq6---f_'N3.Efl