Canadian Student Receives EDSF
Document Communications Scholarship
Xplor International's Canadian Region Funds Scholarship with Generous Donation

TORRANCE, Calif., U.S.A. (Oct. 25, 2000)-Mary Lou Peacock, a graduate student at the University of Calgary, received one of seven EDSF Worldwide Electronic Document Communication Scholarships from The Electronic Document Systems Foundation (EDSF).  The scholarship Peacock received, The EDSF/Xplor Canada Association Scholarship, was funded by a generous donation from the members of Xplor International's Canadian Region.  Xplor International is the worldwide electronic document systems association.

Xplor Canada's donation to EDSF establishes a sponsored scholarship, which will be presented to a Canadian student each year for 15 years. 

Peacock, a resident of Vanderhoof, B.C. and the first recipient, received the scholarship for her commitment to pursuing a career in the field of electronic document technology in the areas of document preparation, production, and distribution.  The scholarship is based on a demonstrated pursuit of a career in 1:1 marketing, graphic arts, e-commerce, imaging science, printing and publishing, or the Internet, among other areas.

"The EDSF/Xplor Canada Association Scholarship is enabling me to explore more fully the contributions the arts make toward future electronic design and publishing. I am privileged to be learning at a time when a new generation of digital tools are forcing a rethinking of the nature of the electronic document industry," says Peacock, an honors student at the graduate division of educational research at the University of Calgary.

Since EDSF's inception, Xplor Canada has been a strong supporter of the goals of the Foundation.  "The creation of a Canadian Scholarship is a natural extension of our support of EDSF activities," says Ray Elliott, president of Xplor Canada.  "The scholarship gives us an opportunity to give something back to the industry and help provide for its future with outstanding, talented document professionals."

The EDSF scholarship awards program was established to recognize and support the dramatic role that education plays in the success of electronic document and communication companies.  The scholarships are provided to qualified and interested students who want to prepare for careers in this growing and dynamic industry.  To apply, or make a tax-deductible contribution, visit the EDSF web site at www.edsf.org. 

About EDSF
EDSF is the only foundation dedicated to enhancing the value and relevance of document communications worldwide. EDSF is a catalyst for education and research initiatives that bring the industry together to resolve document communication issues that impact society. EDSF helps the industry and public benefit from paper and electronic documents, which are continually being transformed by emerging technologies. Information: www.edsf.org, or contact Jeanne Mowlds, EDSF executive director, at (310) 541-1481 or jmowlds@edsf.org. 

About Xplor International
Xplor International is the worldwide association representing more than 5,000 members at more than 2,000 companies that develop and use the technology of the US $125-billion document systems industry.  The Xplor Canada Association is an affiliate of Xplor, with four local chapters that hold learning and networking opportunities throughout the year.  Officers of Xplor Canada are: Ray Elliott, president; Michel Girardeau, vice president; and Paul Sales, secretary/treasurer.  For more information on Xplor International and membership, call the Xplor office in Canada at +1-888-258-0355, visit XplorWeb at www.xplor.org, or e-mail info@xplorcanada.org.