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The Region of Waterloo Chapter of the Juvenile Drabetes Foundation Canada has opened its new office at 279 King St. W., 3rd floor, Kitchener. Researchers at Waterloo‘s Departments of Meâ€" chanical Engineering, Chemistry, and Electrical and Computer Engineering have teamed up with organizations and private industry to carry out research for the manufacturing, high technology, and aerospace industries. Diabetes Foundation opens new office "The URIF program encourages university stuâ€" dents and professors to join with Ontario businesses in forming mutually beneficial partnerships," said Allen. "By stimulating research, the URIF program is helping Ontario organizations and industries to contribute to the rebuilding of the province‘s economy." Researchers at the University of Waterloo have been awarded $267,000 through Ontario‘s Universiâ€" ty Research Incentive Fund to undertake five projects in partnership with privateâ€"sector firms and organizations, Richard Allen, Minister of Colleges and Universities, recently announced. UW receives $267,000 in provincial URIF awards PAGE 2 â€" WwaTERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY #1[dg 35 , JANUARY 1, 1992 Called "Towards Greater Understanding," these presentations are the beginning of a projected continuing series on the major faith traditions of people living in the community. The purpose is to achieve greater appreciation for and understanding the religions people live by. Professor Mohammed Elmasry, a Sunni Muslim, will speak on the basic beliefs and practices of Islam, on Sunday, Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. Presentations will be followed by a discussion and question period. Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Canada follows a mission to fund research to find the cause, cure, treatment and prevention of diabetes and its complications. Information about this lifeâ€"threatenâ€" ing disease and support groups for local patients and their families are available. First United sponsors nonâ€"Christian religion presentations First United Church Waterloo will offer four Sunday evening presentations to focus on the religious experience of followers of Islam and Judaism during January and February. The 1991/92 Board of Directors includes Mike McClements, president; Jim Morris, past president; Mike Somer, treasurer; and Tony Truscello; funâ€" draising chairperson. 4 «C \©3 offer four on the