Bill Adams, assistant professor of communication, presented at the Biennial Conference on Canadian Studies, Sept. 30-Oct. 3 in Providence, R.I. Adams presented, "Selections from the Newfoundland Film Series," the opening night of the Middle Atlantic and New England Council for Canadian Studies conference.

Adams exhibited three documentary film shorts including, "A Very Prettie Street," "Whale Tails II: the Blue Whale," and "Hiking the East Coast Trail."  "Prettie Street" documents the archeological dig in Ferryland, Newfoundland, which continues to provide artifacts from the Colony of the Avalon in 1621.  "Whale Tails" examines the mythical blue whale that is seen off the western shores of Newfoundland and Labrador.  "Hiking the East Coast Trail" explores the outer edges of the rugged Newfoundland coastline via a hiking trail that historically linked community to community.

Adams has collaborated on six short documentaries with Dr. Arthur Barlow, professor emeritus of communication, focusing on the unique culture, history, imagery and people of Newfoundland, Canada.

MANECCS' purpose is to promote the study of Canada by facilitating regional, interdisciplinary exchanges in a collegial atmosphere among persons interested in Canadian Studies.  The organization was founded in 1981 and encourages the exposition and dissemination of research, information and materials in the field of Canadian Studies both among its members and other political subdivisions within the Mid-Atlantic States and Canada.

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