Student Union to open Info centre

The Student Union will open an information desk in the Robertson Library lounge soon. The desk will provide information about the Student Union, be an outlet for tickets to main events at the Barn and sports events, give out yearbooks and provide a link to other Student Union services.

The mini-center will be located under the clock in the Robertson Library stu- dent lounge. It will feature a Gem stand and a box for

UPEI

THE IN- BULATED PIPES that fed he service tunnel fire of two

eeks ago will not have to be eplaced or buried, according o Physical Plant Manager Don Coles. The flammable nsulation was set off by a elder’s torch and destroyed

‘submissions to the Gem as well as suggestions to the Student Union. In _ addi- tion they will sell tickets to Student Union main events and sports events. Behind the desk will be a bulletin board announcing upcoming events.

The mini-center will be act as a small Student Union office.. Most students do not like having to walk the long distance to the Barn so the

desk will provide an alter- -

native for picking up health

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electrical, phone, and secu- rity cables in a service tun- nel behind Dalton Hall and there was some concern that it would need to be replaced.

Coles said in an inter- view that the Occupational Health and Safety commis- sion has allowed workmen to complete laying the pipe as

PIPES

plan cards, yearbooks, or buying tickets.

The Student Union at- tempted a similar

about two years ago with

scheme

a less ambitious information desk. The desk operated on a volunteer basis staffed by student council members. Most councilors did not want to take shifts on the desk and the plan eventually died. This time,shifts at the desk mandatory for council meim- bers and the hope is that this desk will last longer than the last. °

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long as they follow certain safety guidelines. Before en- tering the tunnels, workmen must test the air quality for carbon monoxide, explosive

gases and toxins and follow_

other guidelines for. safety and fire prevention laid out by the Health and Safety commission.

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When UPEI workemen go into the tunnels, Coles, they will have to carry fire extinguishers and keep in radio contact.

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The University has also hired a fire consultant from Frederiction N.B. to examine

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