Student aid down $2-billion nationally little effect seen at RIC -- Business contributions to college hit record high -- computer use 'Almost a fad' -- Writing Center committee views to be aired -- Financial seminar draws interested audience -- Mid- Year Commencement -- Rites lend warmth to a cold, white January -- Management organization aims for visibility -- Developing microcomputer software under grant -- HBS 3rd graders get demonstration of calculators in solving math concepts -- Calendar of Events --