News in Brief

DIRECTOR APPOINTED
Dan Maclachlan, interim director of Maintenance and Energy Services since November 2005, was appointed director May 3. A professional engineer with 24 years of experience in the facilities management field, he has spent the past 17 years in management positions in Physical Resources at U of G.

CONCERT TO LAUNCH FESTIVAL
Prof. Diane Nalini de Kerckhove, Physics, will premiere her new CD of music inspired by the words of William Shakespeare May 25 at 7:30 p.m. at War Memorial Hall. The concert will serve as a kick-off event for Guelph's “Shakespeare — Made in Canada” festival, set to run from January to May 2007. Concert tickets are $25 and are available at the University Bookstore, The Bookshelf and Twelfth Night Music Shoppe. You can also order them by phone at Ext. 53715.

CHAMBER CHOIR IN TOP THREE
U of G's women's chamber choir, conducted by Prof. Marta McCarthy, Fine Art and Music, placed third in the contemporary music category of the CBC/Radio Canada National Competition for Amateur Choirs.

STUDENTS, FAMILIES TO VISIT
U of G is hosting spring academic open houses May 17, 18, 19 and 23 for high school students who have been admitted to U of G and their families. The days will offer academic information sessions and sample lectures, tours and an opportunity to meet faculty and students.

CLOTHING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS BEING CONSIDERED
A program that would see good-quality, slightly used business wear made available to students for job interviews is being considered for the 2006/2007 academic year. If you have items to donate but don't have room to store them until the program is finalized, contact Shari Dorr at s.dorr@exec.uoguelph.ca.