38 10 591 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/5152cc921fe27e4e75798cc97b21c40b.pdf fa987db72686297f9b0d7b773f29467a PDF Text Text Inside: _ l Athletics wrap-up 5 Lakehead becomes 'Wonderstruck' 5 Juried art show - winners all! 11 Open houses for two services THVRDEK BAY, ORTA.KIO VOL. 6 RO. 4 A.YB.IL 1989 Morgentaler visit b rin gs controversy to Lakeh ead Security checks and tension marked the visit of Dr. Henry Morgentaler to Lakehead Unive rsity March 21. People entering the lecture hall were searched and protesters outside voiced their feelings but there were no confrontations. About 400 people paid to hear Morgentaler's speech. Referring to anti-abortionists as "religious fanatics" and a "quasi-fascist group" Morgentaler continued his crusade to legalize abortions. He told listeners about his fight against Canada's abortion law during the past 20 years. The law was struck down last year by the Supreme Court of Canada. The plight of women who died or were maimed from crude "back alley" abortions is what prompted him to provide abortions. He said two basic principles have been upheld in his practice: that procedures be as safe as possible, and that no woman be turned away because of an inability to pay. Morgentaler said his only quarrel with religious groups comes when they try to force their beliefs on others. He said the anti-abortion fanatics are dangerous. "They call themselves right-to-lifers, the n they threaten to kill me," he said. He said the decision to abort is usually made by a woman and her male partner. However, when the male wants the pregnancy and the woman does not, the n it is a woman's right to make the decision alone, he said. Morgen taler said the abortion debate should centre on how long into the pregnancy abortions should be allowed, rather than whether abortions should be permitted. Morgen taler's lecture was sponsored by LUSU as pan of an on-going speakers' program. Park 'n' Shave: Peter Barnett, a 1th-year Physical Education student from Ottawa, took a few mornents to shave in the parking lot before starling his day. He says mom's gift comes in very bandy. Elections Hello new Student Centre, farewell to Roch In last month's elections, students approved the building of a new student centre and elected a new LUSU president. Roch Let0urneau was defeated by Greg / "eckford in the race for president. '---,eckford said he has been active on various LUSU committees and is ready for his term of office. The LUSU executive for 1989-90 is as follows: Corinne Santa, Vice-President· Academics; Adam Miller, Vice-President Communications; Michael Miller, VicePresident External Affairs; and Rob Taniwa, is the Vice-President Finance. Construction on the new Student Centre is expected to begin in the fall To help pay for the centre, next year students will pay a n additional $5 per course, to a maximum ofS25, with another increase the following year. -------------~ ~nglish Immersion for Japanese Students There is a very good chance that 30 - 40 post-secondary students from Japan wilJ be living on the University Campus this summer for an inte nsive 30-day English Immersion program. Chairma n of the Department of Languages, Emil Dolphin, and Director o f Continuing Education, Dan Pakulak, arc finalizing arrangements for a program which includes language development and the opportunity to experience Canadian culture - Northwestern Ontario style. �group, approximate ly 70% we re successful (approximate 140 s tuden ts). Report from The President Black Sturgeon Study Group Dr. Bob Rosehart Response to my caU for interest has been tremendous, and a meeting wiU be set up in late April to plan an orientation trip to Black Sturgeon for the Study Group. Cornwall Campus Boar d Appr oves 1989/90 Operating Budget After extensive consideration by the Financial Planning Committee, the Board of Governo rs approved, on March 23, 1989, the 1989/90 Operating Budget of $40,611,000. This year's budget represents a significant inc rease over the 1988/89 operating budget of approximately $37.7 million. We arc tar• gcting to end the 1988/89 fiscal year with a surplus of $420,000, and the 1989/90 budget will reflect an operating deficit of slightly over $500,000. Overall, Lakehcad's fiscal situation is good at this time due lo the accessibility funding we are lo receive as a result of enrolment increases in the fall o f 1988. Expe nditures this year will include increased numbers of faculty and support staff positions to deal with inc reased demands for service. Future year fund• ing will be largely dependent upon the formula review curre n tly underway by O.C.U.A. Forest/Biol ogy Building After a false start last year and a lender price almost 50% over the approved budget, the Northern Forest/Biology Centre is close to the start of construction. The redesigned project has been successfully tendered a nd is within project cost. Construc tion is expected to start in May on this project. Fate of Supple m e ntals By a close vote (25 to 24), the Senate voted to re tain supplemental examinations for the time being until a complete "system" review can be undertaken by the Senate Academic Commiucc. It is expected that this review will consider all oflhc direct and indirect implications of either a partia l or complete elimination of supple mental examinations at Lakehead University. Last year, only about 40% of those e ligible to write supplemental exams did so and, of this Pagel 1 think that we should congratulate our Cornwall Campus for the positive impact il has had in the local community. l have heard many positive com• mcnts about the music concert events and, as well, the visual arts initiatives targeted for the general public. Studen t Campus Centre WeU, the student referendum was a strong endorsement for this exciting project, and the Board of Governors has now empowered the Campus Development Commiuce to negoti• ate a formal agrement with L.U.S.U., a further step in making the Campus Centre a reality. An architect will be selected jointly with L.U.S.U. for both the Campus Centre project and the Regional Educatio n Centre project. A decision by the Ontario Government on the Regional Education Centre project is expected by the e nd ofApril. Construction of the Student Campus Centre will be delayed if the Regional Education Centre project is not approved. Lakchead University's share of the Regional Education Centre project, which contains classroom, office, and specialized space, is estimated to be approximately $1.5 millio n , an d this funding will come from the recently completed Partners Fund Drive. The Student Centre will, I feel, have a major positive impact on "student life" a t Lakchead University, particularly for the majority of students who live off campus. Residence Constnictlon Update As I write this article, 1 can see roof trusses in the distance and some ply• wood sheeting. Progress, to date, has been excellent, and so has student interest in our new town house type residence. AOOKA City of Thunder Bay Scholarships After several years of reductions, the City of Thunder B· has increased tl. Scholarship Program from 20 to 25 thousand for next year. This program is an important Jack Masters source o f scholarship and bursary funds for our Thunder nay students. The Mayor and Alde rmen should be congratu• lated on the reversal of the negative trends in this program during the past few years. .J 1-'lbour/Management Committee After due consideration, an E.A.P. (l:m• ployee Assistance Program) Commillcc has been set up to develop a program for Lakehcad University. More details in a future article. Letter to the President l lello Dr. Roschart, I hope you are enjoying your life. I re ccivcd you lc llcr sometime ago. It w;i_.,_ very n ice of you to answer my letter. I want to keep in touch with Lakehcad University, beautiful Canada and its lovely people; I really miss you. I had a fantastic time there. I receive the Alumni Associaiton newspaper "Nor'Westcr" which gives me a lot of news. So happy to hear that my prof is now the big boss and one of the energy minister consultants. 1am fine and still working on the platform with the off-shore oil company. During the past two years we have been attacked three times by Iraqi jct fight· crs. The last time, the American Navy attacked us. I was in charge of the pla tform and when I called the Navy to extend time for evacuation, they started shooting and I had to throw myself in the gulf. It took me one and a half hours to get rescued. I survived. I love to hear news from Lakehcad University, Thunder Bay. Please write when you have some free time. Give my best regards to your wife, my other p rofs in Chemical Engineering Depart•mc nt (Dr. Garred, Mr. Fels and Mr Bruley.) Your old student, Gholam 11. Yavary - April1989 �The Lakehead University Act, 1965, was given Royal Assent by ,lf!e Lieutenant Governor of Ontario on June 22, 1965, and rme intoforceonjuly1, 1965. May 1989 toJuly 1990has been Dr. w. G. Tamblyn, designated the period for Silver jubilee celebrations. Four Presidents have served during the 25year bistoryofLakehead University, The first two presidents sha re some memories. I st President of Lakehead University 1965-197'2 lbe first 7 years in the history of Lakehead University were a lime ofchaos, confusion and excitement. It was a period ofla rge increases in student enrolment, rapid proliferation of courses offered , rapid growth in the number of faculty, and a tremendous construction program to accommodate all of the above. In the University's first year, 1964/65, enrolment was 466, faculty numbered 3 r, and the value of all buildings was under $2 million. Ily 1971, enrolme nt had increased to nearly 3,000 students, faculty numbered over 200, and the value of the physical pla nt was over #30 million. Faculty and administration operated under difficult circumstances. Planning of entire new degree and diploma programs was extensive and time consuming. Construction was continuous, but space requirements were always increasing faster than the space available. However, in times of expansion and growth, there is always excitement. Lake head University certainly had some exciting times during this period - some pleasant and some not so pleasant. There was the "fake" professor of Psychology who created both a humorous and a sad situation in the early years of L.U. It was a period of the radical student movement with many protests occurring including a sit-in outside the President's Office. It was a time when an English Lord "broke the ground" for the Centennial Building by detonating dynamite. It was a time full of problems but also a lime o f promise for thousands ofstudents. These promises were happily fulfilled. Dr. Andrew D. Booth, '2nd President of Lakehead University 1972-1978 - My first recollection ofmy time as President ofLakehead Uni.:rsity is one o f surprise. At the time of my appointment I was told that the Institution was in a healthy financial position, this illusion was rapidly dispe lled when Grant lbompson, the then Comptroller, came into my office on my firs t day to ask me what I p roposed to do about the deficit! TI1is proved to be a recurring theme during my whole tenure of office. A second proble m was that ofGraduate studies, an area of special interest to me. Herc my efforts to start Ph.D. programs in areas ofspecial excellence were frustrated by the dead hands o f the Council of Ontario Universities and the older institutions. Their reasons were centred on the notion of "Critical Size", that is to say their belief that good Doc toral work was impossible unless the departmental size was greater than some minimum. This position was and is absurd, my own Ph.D. studies were done in the department ofa Nobe! Prize winner. The total faculty was 6 and the g,aduate student numbers 3! This was a common situation in good European Universities. Despite these frustrations some academic progress was m:it~e and some graduate programs, albeit at the Maste rs level, were created. A final academic memory, o f a more pleasant kind, was the rejection ofa move to Unionize. I was saddened to see that m y successor was not so fortuna te. In a lighte r vein the re was rr ·1e curious e pisode of the weighing of a Dean whe re the Arts faculty decided to evaluate the re newal of its the n Dean by voting with 1 cent pieces whic h were then balanced against each other! April 1989 - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - On the social side my though ts arc more positive. The friendship of many colleagues which continues to th.is day. The support of several Board ofGovernors Chairmen and of hardworking Board executive committees is pleasant to rccoUecL Off-Campus visits to Dryden, Kcnora and Red Lake to encourage students the re were always memorable as were the nume rous occasions when I had the opportunity of speaking to the business community and teache rs of the area. The Symphony under two fine directors - Manuel Suarez and Dwight Bennett • was always a pleasure as were the festivities at LU. 111c Ice Ca.rnival and a 'Casino' night organized by the students come to mind as exceptional events as do Carol singing in the Agora a t Christmas. The annual dinne r held by the Chinese staff and students was a n event to which both my wife and I look back with pleasure. Both of my children graduated at LU and, although I had then retired, I still derive enjoyment from tapes made by my daughter of a splendid satirical review, composed by Evadne Be nson one ofour Nursing Grads. Many o f the Campus 'characters' were parodied and songs included 'The Merchant o f Menace' (for the head ofsecurity) and witty items commemorating the doings o f 'Macilooth' and 'Gorgeous George'. Finally I reflect o n my last convocatio n speech in which I castigated M. Cre tien for fiscal irrespor.sibility, p lus ca c hange... ! - - /\GORA Page 3 �Coaches reflect on first year in new league The athletic program has completed it's first year in the new School o f Physical Education and Athletics. The coaches agree that Lakehead University's athle tes were moderately successful in compe tition. This year marked Lakehead's first year in the Ontario University Athletic Association (OUAA) and the Ontario Women's Intercollegiate Athletic Associatio n (OWIAA). Previously, varsity teams competed in the Great Plains Athletic Confe rence (GPAC). Bruno Colavecchia, me n's basketball coach, expressed some disappointment that the Nor'Westers finished out o f the playo(fs in their first year ofOUAA competition. In spite of this, the team proved to be quite competitive =====--==== and, given an additional year of experience, they will become a force to be reckoned with in the near future, he said. "This is a relative ly young team and everyone is e ligible to come bac k next year, so tha t bo des well for us," Colavecchia said. The season ended on a n upbeat note with the selectio n ofJohn Laplante to the OUAA All-Star Team. The Lo ndon, Ontario native, a fo rmer GPAC All-Star, averaged 16.5 pointspergameandan amazing 63 per cent three-point s hooting accuracy over the course of the year. • Stu J ulius, women's baske tball coach, announced that the Lady Nor' Weste rs finr==--==--==-- - -. ished the season in third place with a record of 8-6. If the exhibition games a r e include d , the Lady Nor'Westers had a record of 14-13. Tris h Hyland e nded he r career on a high note by - -- - -- - - ~ being named to the OWIAA West All-Star Team. Julius has already started recruiting for next year's team. He said recruiting is "difficult because o f the distance from major areas." Locally, Jennifer Tad do, who is gradua ting from Churchill High School has been signed to the team. "She is a qual.ity player," he said. Women's volleyball coach Claude Lapre, who came to Lakehead from Carelton, had high hopes for the team. lie said the Lady Nor'Weste rs Volleyball Team completed their season on a high note but fe ll just short of making the play-offs. Lapre note d that "the team's constant improvement is clear evidence of their commit• ment to training. " He said the te am is young and if e fforts continue in the 1989- 9 0 season, the Lady Nor'Westrj ·should "get a taste o f post-season p·1 and get an opportunity to challenge the OWIAA's top teams. Wrestling coach Francis Clayton announced the Lakehead University Wrestling Team ended their 1988-89 schedule by competing in the CIAU Wrestling Championships. Clayton said Mike Kirlew (95KG) and Nian I.in hart (130Kg), both first-year wrestlers, were the only ones to qualify for the CIAU Championships. Kirlcw and Linhart frnished second and third respectively at the OUAA's with Kirlcw being named an OUM All-Star. Indoor Track and Field went well during the year. Iain Galloway and Ian Mcllwham represented l.akehead at the OUM championships in Toronto. Galloway p laced ninth out o f 20 in t'- , 1 1500m with a time o f 4:02 and tenthJ the 300m with a time of 8:48. Mcllwham placed sixth out o f 12 in the high jump with a jump o f 1.90m. Svend Paulsen, who spoke on behalf o f track coach Jan Newhouse, noted that almost all of the track and field athletes pla n to continue training throughout the su mmer. "Track and field is here to stay at Lakehead University," he said. Lakehead University d ive rs competed in the preliminary round of the OUM c hampionships in Toronto and d id very well. Lakehead placed third with 73 points (2 d ivers). Trevor Palmatie r was voted "diver of the meet." In Npine skiing, LU collected three individual medals and the women's team qualified for the regional finals at the divisio nal finals. The 1988-89 season officially ended April 2, with the Annual Athletic and Awards Banque t at the Red Oak Inn. Cordon Kyle (centre) and Mike Rapino (right) representing Labatt's Canada presentedChairman of the Partner's Campaign, Robert Paterson. o Lakehead University with S5,000, the thirdannual installment oftheir generous pledge of 125,000 over 5 years. Pa g e 4 - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -- - AOORA - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - April 1989 �Innovation North assists local business with development of national franchise lt's a great little success story about two nard-working business people with a great product and the desire to turn their "sweat equity" into a marketable idea. Ted and Bernice Cottingham are the owners/partners of Showerwall Industries, a sole proprietorship that has offered specialized renovations since 1987. Their Thunder Bay business was designing and installingseamless one-piece bathtub enclosures using a unique processing technique involving a laminate bender. 'The husband and wife team knew there was a big demand for their product and the knowledge they possessed about running the operation. The Cottinghams took their idea to Innovation North, who quickly put them in touch with design engineers under the National Research Council's IRAP program. Next, the market-ready franchise package was developed with consultants from Innovation North and the Ministry of lndustsry, Trade and Technology. Rainbow Refinishing is the model franchise. Showerwall Industries will centralize operations and provide support to franchisees from Thunder Bay, which presently Richard Pohler, Development Officer with the Thunder Bay EconomicDevelop. ment Corporation, presentsed a plaque to Ted and Bernice Cottingham on March 3 at the official launch oftheir franchise operation. MPP Lyn McLeod (right) brought greetings from the Province and assisted with the ribboncutting. includes the product test site and training ship in franchise operations will be centre. The goa.l of Showerwall Indusemphasized by offering a systematic tries is to sell 21 franchises in the first training package. three years. Consistent quality workman- Annual juried art show is crowd pleaser at TBAG The Lakehead University Juried Student Exhibition got underway March 16 as awards were presented for selected works in the exhibition. 'Ille exhibit remained at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery until April 2. All award-winning pieces, except two, were selected by a jury offour from outside the Lakehead University communHy. Jurors were Joanne Danford, Curator of the Art Gallery, Tim Alexander, a well-known local ceramist, Lori Gilbert ofDefinitely Superior and Lorna Shaffer, a lso a local artist. The winners of the two Painted Turtle Awards were selected by Ruth McKenzie, the owner of the Thunder Bay art supply shop. The awards and winners: Framing E.xperlence Award ($50) •· Judy Ward, Who's that Girl, print; Painted Turtle Award ($50) •· Kahru Latt, Old Cutover, painting; Painted Turtle Award ($50) •· Debra McEachern, Incitamentum, print; Framing Post Award ($50) •• E. Ilond, Flight , print; Dean's Award, Sculpture/Three-dimensional ($75) •• Shelley Crawford, Untitled, clay sculputre; Dean's Award, Ceramlcs ($75) •· Mark Newman, Spout of Gothic Teapot, clay; 1'' ean 'sAward, Prints ($75) •• Re nate Grinfelds, Declining '' •✓oman, print; Dean's Award, Drawing ($75) • Seated Male Nude, drawing; April 1989 Michael Kowbuz, shown above with Deanjobn Whitfield Dean's Award, Painting ($75) •· Michael Kowbuz, Still Life with Hat and Teeth, painting; LUSU Award ($150) .• Debra McEachem, Untitled, clay sculpture; Henderson Associates Award ($250) •• Vivian Michon, Brian, painting; Munro Family Award ($450) •· Nanc y Bjorgo, Yellow Sweater, print; Abitibi Price Purchase Award ($500) •· Debra McEachcm, Interior Viewer, painting. McEachern's Abitibi Price winning painting is now part of the company's permanent collection. - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - AgorA Page 6 �Visitors on campus Lakehead University becomes 'Wonderstruck' when CBC comes to towr...,,1 Ilob McDonald, host of CBC Television's "Wonderstruck.", spent a day at Lakehead University filming several science episodes. The morning was spent with Steve Goldstein and his friendly rats and somewhat less cooperative Archer fish . The filming crew spent the afternoon on the frozen banks of Lake Tamblyn preparing a segment on the insulative properties of snow. It took four students from the School of Outdoor Recreation a few hours to build the quinzhee (an Athapaskan Indian word). McDonald will likely explain to his loyal science fans how the snow dome can provide shelter and protection during the coldest winter conditions. Due to the CBC strike, it is not known when the segments will be shown. Wonderstruck is aired locally on Saturdays at 12:30 pm. Now you see us ... ... Now you don't. The quinzheefinally caves in after Bob MacDonald (back, right in photo at left) and Outdoor Recreation students stand on the snow hut's roof ) Lakehead artists around town Aside from the Annual Juried Art Show at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, the Visual Arts Department has been active off-campus in other ways. On March 29, David Aurandt and Mark Nisenholt gave a talk and tour at the Art Gallery entitle d "Breaking Down the Mystery in Contemporary Art." 'They addressed post-modern issues relating to Ou Est Le Fragrnent, an exibition of contemporary Quebec art being displayed at the 1hunder Bay Art Gallery. Aurandt is an Assistant Professor of Visual Arts at Lakehead and Niscnholt is an Assistant Professor and Chairman of the Visual Arts Department. On March 21 artist Regina Granne give a slide lecture at the Art Gallery on her work. Granne has been visiting LU to meet with and critique the work of senior art students. Page 6 Finnishfriendships: Dr. David Kemp (left) ofJ,akehead's Geography Department, was host to Dr. Olavi Heikkinen (right) a geography professorfrom the Universi'"'I of Oulu in Finland. Heikkinen spent three weeks at Lakehead as part of ._ exchange agreement signed last year between LU and various universities in Finland. AGORA - - -- - - -- - -- - - - - - April 1989 �Papers/ Publications & Special Projects Geoffrey R. Weller, VicePreside nt (Academic) has had the following manuscripts published: "Accountability in Canadian Intellige nce Services," International Journal of Intelligence and Counte1in telligence, Vol. 2, No. 3, (Fall 1988), pp415441; "Health Care Delivery in Northern J-Iinterlands: Canada, Scandinavia and the United States" in J orn Carlsen and Bengt Strcijffert (eds), Canada and the Nordic Count1ies, Lund: Lund University Press, 1988, pp 343-364; '"Inc Role of Unive rsities in the Development of the Canadian Nonh" in T. Craig (ed.), What Can We Do For Our Countires? The Cont1ibution of Weighting around? Just after their weigh-in, and prior to eating their pledge forms, the smiling men photographed below, vowed to lose 47 pounds (collectively, of course) by June 3, 1989. Lakehead University is participating in Pounds for Heart, a fund-raising campaign for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Anyone wishing to participate can drop by the Health Services office, weigh-in and pick up a sponsor sheet. Come on Lakehead, each pound we lose will raise funds for Heart and Stroke research and make us he althier. Follow the example of soon-to-be Lightweights John Russell, Rob Rosehart, Norm LaVoie and Clyde Tuy!. Jessie Sutherland, RN, will be on hand to cheer you on and provide moral support - and the scales! C Universities to National Development, London: Association of Commonwealth Universities, 1988, pp 5961. (with Dr. RG. Rosehart). Dr. Frederick M. Holmes presented a paper titled "The Reader as Discoverer in David Lodge's Small World" at the Tenth Anniversary Conference of the International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 15, 1989. Appointments Dr. W.T. Melnyk has, by Order in Counc il 159/89, been appointed as a member of the Board of Examiners in Psychology for the period effectiveJ an. 12, 1989 to and includingJan.11 , 1992. Board of Gov.'s reappointments At the March 14, 1989 meeting of the Board of Governors' Executive Commitee: the following reappointments were approved: •• Dr. J. G. Locker as Director of the School of Engineering for a threeyear period fromJuly 1, 1989 to June 30, 1992; •• Dr. J.E. Mollo as Chairman of the Department of Anthropology for a two-year period from July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1991; .• Dr. R Ruiperez as Chairman of the Department of Sociology for a three-year period from July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1992. Science student seeks PhD at MIT A 22-year-old Lakehead University student is on her way to M.I.T. and a PhD. Patti Christie, who is studying biology and chemistry for a double honours degree, is very excited about attending the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology. Christie had to decide between M.I.T. and the UniversityofMichigan. How-ever, M.I.T. was chosen because it offered her a chance to go directly into a PhD program and work with Dr. William Orme-Johnson, whose work she has admired. " If you've got a PhD from M.I.T. you written your ticket o u t," Christie said. She hopes to go on to teach and do research at the university level, "preferably in Canada or overseas." To he lp fund her education, Christie has been granted a scholarship. Under the terms of the award she must do four hours of tutorial per week or six hours of laboratory work per week. The award is worth about $25,000 US, which will cover basic needs. While some people may feel nervous at the thought of leaving everything that is familiar to them, Christie confident that all will work out. This will be he r second time living far from home. At the age of 17 she went to work in Switzerland for a year. P Varsity's Nor'Wester logo to Retire? The rumor mill on campus has it that the Nor'Wester, long-time logo of our athle tes, may be rcitred in favor of a new logo or image. Any comments or suggestions would be most appreciated and can be passed o n to Clyde Tuy! at 3438601 before the e nd of April. April 1989 - -- - - - -- -- -- - -- - AOORA Fage 7 �Faces on Campus ...____ _ _s_ e_li_n_a_K_a_k_e_k_a_g_u_m_ic_k_ _ _ ___.l I...._ _ _ _ _ _s_r_a_d_K_u_s_h_ _ _ _ _ _ _l Selina Kakekagumick is the new face in Native Student Support Services. She comes to us from the Native Employment Opportunities Program (NEOP) where she was a secretary/bookkeeper. Selina, who is originally form Sandy Lake, has been in Thunder Bay for five years. She took business courses at Confederation College and worked in Timmins as a secretary/bookkeeper before settling in Thunder Bay. Selina enjoys the more relaxed pace L--- - - - -- - - - ' at Lakehead after the hectic pace a t NEOP. She also enjoys working with computers. She plans to take courses to improve he r computer skills. Although she considers her future to be full of possibilities, she hopes computers will play a major part in that future. Brad Rush comes to us fror five-year stay in Calgary. He holcls two positions at the University: he is Program Development Officer at the Centre of Entrepreneurship and is anAssistant Professor ofEntreprencurial St udies in the School of Business Administration. Brad's area of research is the development of growing, ownermanaged firms. He has held managerial and administrative positions in seven countries and re~ ==~ ~==:..=:...:::J ceivcd his MBA from Otago University in New Zealand. In fact, he has lived outside the country for a total ofabout 17 years. Brad admits that he does not have much free time at present. He is working to complete his PhD in Entrepreneurship from the University of Calgary. Are you new to Lakehead University? We want to hear from you. Is there someone new in your department? Give us a call and let us know. We would like to introduce newcomers to the university community. We would also like to let people know when someone has c hanged departments. Don't be shy; give the Agora a call at 8300 or 8631 and tell everyone Who's New. Who? Fa ge8 Want to advertise? How do you get information on the video monitors or the signs outside? It's easy and it's free but two different departments are responsible for these university services. To advertise on the inside monitors or on the e lectronic bill board outside student services send a memo with your information to John Bonofiglio c/oAudio Visual (8020). John says give as much advance notice as possible. To get your information on the outside signs, send your request to Campus Development or call 8208. We managed to stump a few people last month with photographs of Marg Page and Dave Parsons. Can you figure out who is who in this puzzle? Look closely and sec ifyou can equate these p ictures AOORA - - - - -- - -- - - -- - - - April 1989 �Research News 'ROM TtlEOrrlCE Or GRADUATE STUDIES Arm RESEAR CH Research Officer: Trish McGowan NSERC RESEARCH AWARDS The rec ipients of research grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada for 1989/90 have been announced. Lakehead faculty cominue their strong showing in obtaining operating grants despite increasing competition for limited federal funds. A tota.l of S691, 738 was received by 40 faculty members. The value of the average award inc reased slightly over last year. In addition to operating grants, Lakehead receives NSERC funding in other categories. The Forestry Transition Grant ($80,680) held by six investigators (Knowles, Parker, Pulkki, Carmean, Tanz, Yang), supports research on the en,cement of jack pine resources in ,them Ontario. A Univers ity Development Research Grant ($10,000) is held by Dr. D. Eigcnbrod in the School o f Engineering. An NSERC Strategic Grant ($38,600) was awarded to Dr. I. Nirdosh (Chemical Engineering). Dr. D. Holah (Chemistry) currently holds a Senior Industrial Fellowship ($11,520). Dr. B. Kronberg (Geology) continues her appointment as an NSERC University Research Fellow ($17, 156). The successful candidates and research topics in this year's operatinggrants competition include: t Biology Dr. R. Freitag - Systematics and evolutionary biology of tiger bee tles. Dr. P. Knowles - Genetic substructuring in black spruce and sugar maple stands. Dr. M. Lankester - The biology o f pathogenic helminths of game animals. Dr. P. Lee -Life history strategics of wild rice. De. A. Macdonald - Vegetative and re·r ductive development in the l3etu• \~_..:ae. Dr. L. Malek - Protein degradation in seeds. April 1989 Dr. W. Momot - Effect ofexploitation on the self-regulatory dynamics of a crayfish population. Dr. J. Ryder - Breeding ecology and behaviour of Colonial nesting birds. Dr. W. Parker - Population difTerentiation and focal point seed zones of North American conifers. Chemistry Geography Dr. A. Hughes (with Dr. D. Holah) - Reactions of transition metal salts and complexes with hydrobo ra te and o the r reducing agents. Dr. H. Rasid - Morphologic instability of flood-control channels. Dr. N. Weir - Photochemistry of polymers. Dr. G. Borradaile • Rock deformation: field and laboratory studies. Dr. P. Fralick - Paleogcographical interpretation of Archaen sedimentary sequences in Northwestern Ontario. Dr. B. Kronberg• Geosphere interactions. Dr. R. Mitchell - Pe trology and geochemistry of alkaline rocks. Dr. R. G. Platt - Petrogenetic studies of alkaline magmas. Engineering De. D. Barry - The reliability of present generation electronic components. Dr. S. Easa. traffic management in port terminals. Dr. K.D. Elgenbrod -Arching in soil around large span steel c ulverts. Dr. D. Barry Dr. M. • Khan · Adaptive forward e rror control coding for land mobile radio system. De. J. Kiszka - Expert systems technology for realtime process control: The pulp and paper industry, computers, and controls of the pulp and paper industry. Dr. P. M. U -Ae rodynamic structure of swirl flow and its applications. Dr. S. Mirza - Probability-based strength criteria for steel-concrete composite columns. Dr. K. Natarajan - Aspects of discrete time periodic control systems. Dr. I. Nirdosh - Removal of 230Th from process solutions o f acid-leach uranium mills. Dr. U.S. Panu -Applications of pattern recognition theory to a stochastic study of daily streamllow time series. Dr. V. R. Puttagunta - Viscosity correlation for heavy oils and bitumens using simple characte rizatio n measurements. Dr. H. Saliba - Simplified approach to the free vibration analysis of thin plates with straight edges; classical and discontinuous boundaries. De. A. Sedov - Ultrasonic transducer and naw modelling for NOE applications. Dr. B. Singh - A numerical and experimental investigation of jct pie rcing of oil sands. t\GORt\ Forestry Geology Mathematics Dr. W. Allaway - The umbra! algebras and their application to orthogonal polynomials. Dr. M. Benson - Parallel iterative methods. Dr. R. A. Day - Pure and applied aspects of lattice theory. Dr. C. Kent- Prooftechniquesin computer science. Dr. S. Nalmpally • Proximity approach to hypertopologies. Dr.J. Whitfield - Geometry and nonlinear analysis of Banac h spaces. Physics Dr. M. Hawton - Dielectric studies of phospholipid phase transitions and semiconduc tor/metal contacts. Hr. V. Paranjape Dr. W. Keeler • Optical and impedance investigations of semiconductors, high Tc superconductors and lyotropic liquid crystals. Dr. V. Paranjape Research in solid state physics. { Research NL>ivs continued on page 10} Pa ge 9 �... More Research News GRANTS AND CONTRACTS AWARDED Dr Witold Jankowski (Economics) was awarded a contract by Transport Canada to conduct a study of the economic impact of the Thunder Bay Airport on the city and the surrounding region. 1be study will provide a measure of the economic activity generated by the Thunder Bay Airport and will forecast anticipated changes over the next ten years. Dr. Marcel Bouffard (Physical Edu- cation) has been awarded a research grant by the Ontario Mental Health Foundation for a project entitled "The Effect of General and Specific Strategies upon Printing Performance of Mentally Handi• capped Children". Dr. Bouffard and his research associates, Dr. Peter Crocker and Professer Janice Causgrove, plan to teach mentally handicapped children general and specific problem-solving strategies that can be applied to motor tasks, in the hope that improved motor skills will improve their functioning in school and on the playground, where social acceptance and tolerance a re frequently based on motor competence. Work is progressing very well on Dr. Gary Murchison's (Forestry) Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources contract to develop alternative field sampling designs for growth and yie ld data collection using a TRIM syste m. Phases III and N of the project recently have been approved. These phases involve the application of the TRIM plot data base developed in Phase I and ll for mature jack p ine stands to immature jack pine stands (Phase III), and to mature and immature black spruce stand (Phase IV). Dr. Joe Stewart (Anthropology) has been awarded an Ontario I leritage Foundation grant for his research project entitled "Analysis of Terminal Woodland Materials, with e mphasis o n Ddjm-3". Dr. Stewart will use the grant to analyze existing archaeological materials whic_h have been recovered from the Patricia Kozak Site, near the eastern end of the Shcbandowan Lakes. CENTRE FOR NORTHERN STUDIES 1989 Faculty Research Grants {continued from page 9} Or. Will Carmean (Forestry), "Site Quality Evaluation for Jack Pine in Northern Ontario." Dr. Anita Chen (Sociology), "Recruitme nt to Nursing Profession in Northweste rn Ontario." Dr_ Harold Cumming (Forestry), "Effectiveness of Ontario Guidelines for Protecting Nest Sites of Bald Eagles." Professors Uz Diem and Linda McKay (Nursing), "Identifying Health Promoting and Risk Taking Behaviour in Middle Adolescent Females in Northwestern Ontario". Dr. Dieter Eigenbrod (Engineering), "Longterm Creep Movements of Embankments on Soft Sens itive Clays in North Western Ontario." Dr. David Kemp (Geography), "The Climate of Northern Ontario." Ors. Barbara Kronberg (Geology) and Lada Malek (Biology), "Tree Seedling Fertilization with Crushed Rock and Nutrient Enric hed Rock Slags (A Greenhouse Study)." Ors. Walter Momot (Biology), Brian Phillips (Geography), Phil Fralick (Geology) and Barbara Kronberg (Geology), "Zoogeography of Freshwater Fishes in the Sibley Peninsula, in Relation to the Events of Dcglaciation Since the Marquette Readvance (10,000 B.P.), and the Potential Implications for Management of Aquatic Resources.'' Ors. Connie Nelson (Social Work) and Bruce Minore (Sociology), "Some- day Country: Studies of Empowerment in Northern Communities." Ors. Brian Phillips and Brian Lorch (Geography), "A Socio-Economic Atlas of North Western Ontario." Or. Harun Rasid (Geography), "Ef- fects of Hydropower Operations on Streamflow Regime in North Weste rn Ontario." Dr. Jim Stafford (Sociology), "The History of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union." L - ~~-==~ Dr.Jim Stafford Professor Patricia Vervoort (Visual 1989-90 Northern Scientific Training Program Grants - The Northern Scientific Trainjng Program provides travel, food and lodging expenses for students at the senior undergraduate and graduate level to obta in experience in northern research. Our Northern Studies Committee re• ceived an $8000 grant from the Program, and has awarded it to the following student projects: S.F. Clarke (Biology), "Staging Habitats ofMigratory Birds in Northern Manitoba." R. Foster (Biology), "Spring Ecology in Ring Seals in Manitoba's Coastal Waters." H. Lavertu (Social Work), "Development of a Counselling Program in a Remote School." B. Paleczny (Soc ial Work), "Development of a Nutrition Program in an Isolated School." FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES The University Research Incentive Fund J The purpose of the University Research Incentive Fund (URIF) is to encourage universities and the private sector to enter into co-operative research ventures with each other. 1be program will match, dollar for dollar, e~gible investment by the private sector m university-based contract research. Program funds will be given to the university and may be applied directly to the costs of the project o r used to expand its scope. Eligible projects include basic or applied research and preliminary or feasibility studies in areas of pote ntial economic benefit to the province. The re are three applicatio n deadlines per year; the next is: May 31, 1989. DAILY FOREIGN TELEVISION NEWS Mexico, Madrid, Warsaw, Tokyo, Dr. Paul Watts, Director of the Centre Arts), "C. D. Howe as Engineer for the CaLondon, Moscow, Rome, for Northern Studies, has announced the nadian Board of Grain Commissioners in Je rusalem, Teheran, Paris. research grants which will be supported Thunder Bay: 1913-1916." 882011 this year by the Centre. 1be 1989 Fac ulty 9AM • 5 PM Research Grants have been awarded to EVERYONE WELCOME the following faculty for their research projects: - - -- - - - -- -- - -- - April 19 89 Page 10 - - - -- - - - -- -- - -- - - - AOOKA �Open Houses introduce services to University community Two open houses were to mark the move of two services to larger quarters. The Learning Assistance Centre and Native Students Support Services have taken up residence in the Tunnel, near the Matchbox. The Leaming Assistance Centre, which opened last September, offers tutoring services, mainly in the areas of mathematics and English. There is also a peer tutoring program in which students who are doing weU in a subject work with those who need help. The Centre also helps students with special n eeds, such as hearing or visually impaired students. The Native Students Support Services has been operating for about two years. The Centre fulfills many functions for the Native community at Lakehead University. The Centre acts as a meeting place where students can drop-in or attend scheduled workshops. Students receive social, academic, cultural and educational support and information from Native Students Support Services. Top,from left to right, Coordinator ofth Learning Assistance Centre: Geraldine White, Tutor Carey Mossop and Secretary/receptionist Dawn Kucber. Photo bouom, left to right: part ofthe team att Natiue Support Services: Beverly Sabourin, Coordinator, Walter Lin• klater, Cultural leader and bead ofthe Sweet Crass Ceremony, Joy Lawson, Director of Student Services and Peggy Smith. John Russell, Director of Community Relations, receives a chequefor SJ ,000 from Dorothy Cattani, Sales Representativefrom Xerox Canada Inc. who reinstituted a scholarship program al Lakehead University. The 1989-90 scholarship recipient was Dennis G. Morson. ( "Ask Dr. Weir" is unavailable th.is month, but will return next month. You are invited to send your science questions to Dr. Weir in care of the Chemistry Department. April 1989 /\GORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 11 �Campus Calendar FRIDAY,21 To include your Departme nt's e ve nt o r activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Flo Sherre n at 8300 or mail your information to SN 1002. Deadline for the May Agora is April 19, 1989. MEETING Alumni Board 7:30 pm little Dining Room MONDAY, 24 MEETING Senate 9:30 am Senate Chambers April MONDAY, 3 Final date for la te registration in Spring term Distance Education courses ~ ~ ~~ .·,_' .~: SEMINAR, ~ I\ r ,"-I CONCERT Felicia Urbanski - Music for violin, clarinet & piano Cornwall School 1006 7:30 pm FREE ADMISSION SUNDAY,14 TUESDAY 25 The Myste; of MIDI (Musical, Instrume nt, Digital, Interface) Thunde r Bay Chamber Players Music for winds & piano 7:30 pm - Cornwall 1006 Adults $10 Students S5 9:00am Cornwall 2005 TUESDAY, 4 FREE ADMISSION CONCERT Penny Clarke - Flute May Elizabeth GanJatsos - Virginal Cornwall School Recital Hall cs 1006 MONDAY, 1 FREE ADMISSION Final date for submission o f all marks/ grades for courses, projects, theses, and practica sche duled over the full year or in the second te rm • due 4:30 pm THURSDAY, 6 SEMINAR Stress Control and Self Improvement Seminar Leader: Mr. Walte r Martin, MA LIBRARY HOURS Psychology Department St. Joseph's Hospital Conference & Seminar Centre 7:00 - 10:00 pm; $30.00/pcrson Effective: March 13 lO April 24 WEDNESDAY, 13 "Chlld & Famlly Facing Death" Seminar Le ader: Ms Unda McKay, BScN., MN, RN. Asst. Prof. School of Nursing, LU Clinic Nurse Specialist - Pediatric Oncology Conference and Seminar Centre 7:00 - 8:30 pm Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 11:30 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 11:30 pm Sunday: 11:00am - 11:30 pm MONDAY, 17 J Agorl\ The AGORA is produced by the Informario _ Office, Department of Community Relations, Lakehcad University, Thunder Day, Ontario. It is published monthly (cxcepr August), and isdisrributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced vr quoted. Director of Community Relations: John Russell, Edicor: Katherine Shedden Assistant: Maureen Martin Calendar: Flo Sherren Photography: Peter Puna Graphics: Den Kaminski, Debby Tew ~rinting: Rainbow Address correspondence Lo: Editor/ Agora Information Office SN1002 Lakehcad University Oliver Road, ·niunder Day, Ontario, P7D 5El (807) 343-863 I or 343-6300 FREE ADMISSION CONCERT Lakehead University Vocal - • Ensemble • Spring Concert: Music from Vie nna St. Paul's United Church 8:00 pm Advance S5.00 - At Door $7.00 FRIDAY,12 celebrating our Silver Jubilee -VJ VJ VJ ... co u:: u � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine April 1989 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article announcing the new Student Centre, a report from the President, and an article on Dr. Henry Morgentaler giving a lecture on campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989-04 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. Henry Morgentaler Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective Student Centre https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/94a95945d1118dca6af8a3655978abd0.pdf 529049e3b5c614d1b44131d91ff2bd12 PDF Text Text (W)rites of Spring: Good Luck to Writers and Markers THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL. 8. NO. 4 APRIL 1991 John Whitfield Appointed Harold Samuel Braun: A "Founding Father" dies at age 77 Vice-President (Academic) Dr. Braun, C. D., B.A. LL.D., Principal Emeritus of Lakehead Technical Institute, and the first Dean of University Schools at Lakehead University, died afte~ a long illness on March 12, 1991. Born November 13, 1913 in Hanover, Ontario, he received his honours B.A. (Science) from McMastcr University in 1936. He was Head of.the Science Department at Port Arthur Collegiate Institute from 1937 to 1943 and 1945 - 48. He began teaching at Lakehead Technical Lnstitute in 1948 when there were only 12 instructors and later served as Principal from 1951 - 1957. From 1957 until 1965 he served as Principal of Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology. In 1965 he became the first Dean of University Schools where he worked dilligently until his retirement in 1974. On September 28, 1981 the Braun building was named in :cognition of his 29 years of distinguished service to -uikehcad University. He was awarded two honorary degrees: a Doctor of Laws Degree in 1962 from his Alma Mater, McMaster University, and an Honorary Doctor of Science from Lakehead University in 1977. Many friends and colleagues paid tribute to the leadership, wisdom, commitment and vision of this amazing man. (See page 2) Harold Braun especially enjoyed the 25th convocation in 1989. He is shown above with Linda Phillips, his wife Margaret, and colleague and friend Gary Locker. According to Robert Paterson, Chairman of the Board of Governors, "after a very competitive search, John Whitfield was considered to be the best candidate". The fact that Dr. Whitfield was the only internal candidate from among 22 in total, indicates the extremely strong support he received from the University community. At the media conference, President Bob Rosehart said that "anyone who went to a one-room school house in Little Rapids, near Thessalon, Ontario, must by definition be considered a true Northerner". Born in 1939, Whitfield received his BA from Abilene Christian University, his MA from Texas Christian University and his Ph.D from the Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland, Ohio. Since his arrival at Lakehead twenty-six years ago, he has been a central figure in the growth and development of the University. He was a visiting Scholar at the University of Washington in 1971 /72 and a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo in 1978/79. Whitfield also served as Chairman of the Mathematical Science Department and was appointed the first Dean of Arts and Science in 1986. He has an extensive record of internationally known research, has published proWically in his area of mathematical expertise and has been an ongoing recipient of an NSERC award. His teaching responsibilities have included undergraduate and graduate courses for mathematics students and mathematics courses for engineering students. His ' university service also includes vast experience on Senate and many university committees. He spearheaded the University's 25th anniversary Silver Jubilee Celebrations which seemed most fitting for a member of the Quarter Century Oub who began his career the year the university received degree-granting status. Dr. Whitfield was also the Chief Negotiator for the Faculty Association's bargaining unit during recent negotiations. The young mathematics professor in the 60's. Announcing recent Art awards as a board member of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Vice-President (Adademic) ....continued on page 10 John Whitfield �Report From the President Dr. Bob Rosehart DR. HAROLD BRAUN - "PRINCIPAL EMERITUS" With the recent passing of Dr. Harold Braun, another chapter in the contemporary history of the development of Lakehead University is completed. Harold was one of the true academic founders of Lakehead Technical Institute and, later, the Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology and Lakehead University where he served for 12 years as Dean of University Schools. Harold was Dean at a time when many of the current professional programs at Lakehead University were developing, including Engineering, Forestry, Nursing, and Business. He was an honest and humble individual, trusted and respected by all. In retirement, he coauthored, with Bill Tamblyn, "A Northern Vision - The Development of Lakehead University". This book chronicles the early history of the City and our institution as we know it today. Harold cooperated with researchers and health care professionals in his courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease and served as a role model for all. His family, friends, and this institution continue to honour and respect his memory. Page 2 ANOTHER ACADEMIC YEAR ENDS The sun is setting on the 1990/91 academic year, and now that I have my examination prepared, I am in a better position to make some general reflections on this past year. With cooperative adjustment, Lakehead University responded welJ to the increased - enrolment pressures and, with the completion of all current building projects scheduled by the Fall of 1991, we should be in relatively good shape for the 1991 /92 year. The year saw the departure of Vice-President (Academic) Weller to the University of Northern British Columbia and, very recently the appointment of Dr. John Whitfield as our new Vice-President (Academic). As well, major efforts continue on various pay equity initiatives. On the student scene, L.U.S.U . has shown tremendous enthusiasm and responsibility with respect to the Student Centre project. Congratulations to all students who ran for office in recent elections and I look forward to working with a dynamic executive in the upcoming year. The Argus had a mixed year but p icked up near the end of term. Progress has been made with respect to sexism on campus, but more work and effort are needed . The recent damage to the residences is truly discouraging and unnecessary when one considers the privileged positions in society those who attend university are given. Damage assessment and fines to date have totalled $4,000. With 96 townhouse beds scheduled to be finished by mid-summer, I can only hope that these new residences will be lived in by students with a more responsible attitude. On the Senate front, several long meetings but probably the most significant work, to date, has been the "Prog- '\ ress of Students" reform. This effort .J brings real reform to a very needed area. From the Board of Governors' perspective, the various phases of pension reform have probably been the highlight as well as the efforts made to organ ize the new "Share our Northern Vision" fund drive. I suspect, from my vantage point, that next year will be hectic, but that is the extent of my forecast. NEW AND REVISED PROGRAMS Guaranteed Housing Loans A revised Guaranteed Housing Loan program has now been put in place. This is a much improved version of a program that has been in place for some time. The eligible amounts have been revised and the program is now available, for the first time, to all full-tin1e members of the Lakehead University Faculty and staff. Please see your Department Chairman/Director or Supervisor for further information. SELF-FUNDED LEAVE PROGRAM Lakehead University is introducing a self-funded leave program for staff with continuing appointments. If you are ) eUgible, the plan gives you an opportu nity to fund a leave of absence by deferring a portion of your salary which will then be paid to you at the time of the leave. Under this plan, you may apply for a leave of absence of between six and twelve months. This is an exciting program and, if you are personally interested, please contact Mr. Bill Bragnalo in Human Resources. BOB CORNELL RETIRES A special note to acknowledge the contributions to Lakehead University over the years of Print Shop Manager, Bob Cornell, who has retired from Lakehead University to take up his second career at his Kakabeka Falls Nursery. A well-attended reception (with excellent green cake) provided a forum for Bob's many friends and coworkers to wish him well in the future. AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Aprll 1991 �Around Campus TOP TEACHERS! The Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning has named the following individuals as recipients of the Contritions to Teaching Awards for 1990-91: Prof. Ken Allan, Psychology Dr. Jim Haines, Education Prof. Lillian Hoffman, Nursing Dr. Azim Mallik, Biology Dr. Kathleen Minor, Social Work Dr. Donald Power, Education HAVE BASSOON, WILLTRAVEL LU'S VERY OWN "CANADIAN AMBASSADOR" Charlene Manduca, a Lakehcad University music student in her second year of study, will spend four weeks this summer travelling through Europe with the Canadian Ambassadors Concert Band. The band gives approximately 50 Canadian music students the opportunity to use their talents to visit and perform in the centres of Europe. The tour route changes each year and Charlene will have the chance to visit a record number of countries including France, West Germany, Czed10slovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Austria and possibly Poland . Although the tour primarily consists of concert performances, sufficient time is set aside for sightseeing. Charlene heard about the program from LU's Department of Music and submitted an application. Travelling to the Canadian Ambassadors' headquarters in Hamilton for an audition, she was accepted into the program on the spot. Until the band's departure at the end of June, Charlene will spend many hours practicing under the tutelage of her instructor, TBSO bassoonist Harold Wevers. ENVIRONME NTAL AWARENESS WEEK The first Environmental Awareness Weck was held at C11:ehead University, March 25 to March 28. The week, designed to relay the important message that dealing with the present environmental crisis is everyone's responsibility, involved information booths, various speakers and dramatic events. Representatives from interest groups such as the Airplane Drops In , While it has been suggested from time to time that Lakehead '- .1iversity should consider purchasing an airplane, Bob Rosehart was somewhat surprised to come out of class the one night and have the security officer tell him that an airplane had just crash/anded on campus. lt was quite the sight, and it is truly a miracle World Wildlife Fund, Environment N orth and the Northern Peace Alliance set up booths to provide information to interested staff, facu lty and students. Lecturers from the university, governmen t and environmental organizations pointed to the reasons why it is imperative that people be more environmentally aware. 2ND ANNUAL GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE The Office of Research and Graduate Studies and the Graduate Student Association presented the 2nd Graduate Student Conference on March 14 and 15. The major purpose of the conference was to raise the profile of g~aduate level research within the university and within the community and to give the students the opportunity to experience presentation in a conference atmosphere. 14 Canadian and international students rcpresen ting the Departmen ts/Schools of Biology, Chemistry, Education, Economics, Forestry, History, Physical Education and Ath letics, Psycl1ology and Physics presented papers on their individual th esis research. Professors from the various faculties chaired the sessions. The event was a great success and organizers are already looking 1 forward to the next conference. Economics student 'Dele Omosegbon presents his paper 'The Development and Economic Performance of the Pulp and Paper Industry in Northern Ontario. His thesis advisor was Dr. Livio DiMatteo. that nobody, either in the plane or on the ground, was injured. The student pilot was remarkably collected considering the experience, and her remark that caught the President's attention was "I guess my mark in this course is history!" Aprll 1991 - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - AGORA - - -- - - - - -- - -- - - -- Page 3 �Philosophers "pump up" their image The Philosophy Association decided to employ a few clever marketing techniques to promote their last two events of the year. Casting their perceived staid image aside, faculty and students prepared their material, designed their costumes, provided refreshments and invited everyone they knew. Tor) posters and commentary tell the rest. LAKEHEAD U:\I VERSITY l'IHLOSOl'HY ASSOCIATION PUESEV fS L AKE H EAD l"'-IVEUSJTY l'HILOSOl'HY ASSOCIATIO, THE MAIN ~~V]1~NT PRESE;\TS DR. B.K. KENT ~pea k ing un RABB T HE C HAl\'IPIO!'i vs. "TOUGH LOVE IN THE I.JEGAL SYS1 EM" LEWIS 1 THE CHALLJ.::'\rn•:l{ THE G:REAT DEBATE FIGHT NIGHT by Steve Jobbitt For those of you who think philosophy is dry and boring, well, it is; but it doesn't always have to be, as the Lakehead University Philosophy Association so aptly conveyed on March 14. On that fateful eve, which has become affectionately known around the office as "Fight Night", brilliant thoughts smattered with touches of rhetoric flowed ever so gracefully from the minds of two of the University's intellectual heavyweights. ln what has been dubbed "The Debate of the Winter Session", undergraduate (boy) wonder Ken "Sugar Ray" Lewis attempted a daring refutation of Dr. Doug "the Phenomenologist'' Rabb's study John Locke on Reflection: A Phenomenology Lost. Amidst a flurry of intellectual uppercuts, scholarly jabs, and the occasional right-cross, the two combatants, stripped down to their naked rationality, fought toe to toe... mind to mind. The crowd was held spellbound by the thrilling, dramatic, and at times utterly incomprehensible exchange of pedantic punches. In the end, however, no knock-out blows were delivered. The match ended in a draw. Despite the obtuse language of the debate itself, coffee and donuts were enjoyed by all. Page 4 An A lternat fre to Punishment Theories "TOUGH LOVE" 8.K. Kent also joined the glitzy marketing craze. When asked about the "costume" Kent replied, "l don't want to administer the whip. My alternative theories are about love with toughness. The idea of the rose with the thorns." The audience attending her talk was made up of faculty, students, psychologists, women's groups, police officers and interested members of the public. An infom1ative question and answer period followed where Kent had the opportunity to discuss practical applications of her theory which advocates viewing the offender and society as having relinquished responsibility. Kent believes punishment is not an appropriate response in many cases and argues that the prison system is not satifactory. She proposes that when possible the offender not only make direct restitution to the victim but also participates in the planning of the rehabilatation program. Kent admits that her theory is based on the assumption of a just society where, for instance, there would be no high levels of unemployment and a variety of support systems in place like ombudsman offices. Professor Kent felt encouraged by the response to hCP-\ presentation and hopes to complete her paper for publicatio_t in the near future. AGORA - -- - - -- - - - - - -- -- - April 1991 �Gerontology Study Group Strives for Partnership Between Researchers and C iealth Care Providers The Gerontology Study Group had its inaugural meeting in October 1990. The multidisciplinary group consists of university faculty and staff and health care administrators and representatives from the community. The mission statement will provide short and long term goals for the group: 1) to provide a forum which will suppc:·t the professional activities and deveiopment of Lakehead University faculty and staff and regional professionals, in geronto· logical research an d education; 2) to promote the recognition of Lakehead University as an important regional and provincial resource for gerontological education and research; 3) to promote collaboration and evaluation between Lakehead University and professional agencies for gerontological research, education and practice. Mary Lou Kelley, professor of Social Work and primary organizer of the Study Group, started work on it when she was given an educational fcllowhip by the Educational Centre for Aging ,,-and Health (ECAH) at McMaster ~ niversity. Gerontology has been and continues to be Kelley's main research area and she discovered that several other colleagues were interested in it as well. "I knew people in the community and on campus that shared my interest. We now have a well-rounded, interdisciplinary group that meets regularly." That group consists of 25 faculty members representing social work, nursing, psychology, sociology, physical education and athletics, outdoor recreation, and physio and occupational therapies. It also includes several community health care professionals. One member of that group is Peter Proulx, Administrator for HogarthWestmoun t Hospital. "Peter brings to the group a community aspect", says Kelley. 'There must be a partnership between the academic research and the service provider." Proulx has a vested interest in how health care workers have been educated to work in the field. As the needs of an aging population grow, new problems arise and new skills and thinking are needed to deal with them. Proulx says, "changes will .,have to take p lace with training, educaq m and work. We must be asking whether or not we are providing the right professionals for today's society's demands." One of the first tasks of the Study Group is the organization of a one-day conference entitled "Gerontology Forum '91: Research and Education for Northwestern Ontario" to be held May 8, 1991 . The main purpose of the conference is to introduce the community lo the research and educational resources available in gerontology at Lakehead University. The group hopes to make the forum an annual even t. The event will link up with the local Interagency Educational Organization's 2day regional gerontology conference 'The New Aging-A Vision of Wellness Promotion for Older Persons and Caregivers" May 9 and 10. Lakehead University is a co-sponsor of that conference. Other plans include the move to establish an Advanced Certificate Program in Applied Gerontology in conjunction with Confederation College and sponsorship of a summer clinical institute in gerontology at LU. For further information about the Gerontology Study Group or the Gerontology Conferences contact Mary Lou Kelley at ext. 8737. Ma,y Lou Kelley Peter Proulx FACT FINDING TOUR Dr. Stuart Smith, Chair of the Commission Inquiry on Canadian University Education, was on campus to hear from members of a university he tenned "unique in Canada" . Spirited conversations with faculty, staff and students varied from how Lakehead has been able to fulfil it's goal to be a regional university, how to get innovative when the money falls short, the role of teaching assistants in the classroom, teaching excellence gaining status alongside research and the quality of the undergraduate learning experience. The Commission will submit the final report to AUCC by September 30. April 1991 - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - AGORA - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - -- - Page 5 �Juried Student Exhibition Just Keeps Getting Better Carla Tofinctti won the Munro Family Award for Best in Show during the Lakehead University Juried Student Exhibition currently on display at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Her painting is en titled "Dissonance/Denial". The award is valued at $450. Seventy-eight students submitted 254 works for the three-member jury to consider. The exhibition is organized jointly by the LU Visual Arts Department and the Gallery. Seventy of the best pieces in a variety of media, produced in 19901991 by 43 visual arts students were selected for viewing. The jurors were three art professionals from outside the LU community: Damon Dowbak, Marianna Maguire and Oliver Reimer. Other award winners selected by the jurors included: - L.U.S.U. Purchase Prize ($500): Carla Tofinetti (Aesop and Ataxia). - Thunder Bay Society of Architects Awards ($200 each): Scott Cooper (Fire Woman) and Ahmoo Angeconeb (The Whiteman's Smoke Signals over the Sleeping Giant...and I hope to Gitchi Manitou they never have to use it). - Ontario Crafts Council Scholarship ($150): Shawn Koza (Flora) - Pert's Framing Award ($100): Karen Cameron (Seated Man) - Framing Post Award ($50): Mary Jenner (Untitled) - Dean's Award, Painting ($75): Loma Brown (Dynamic Forms) - Dean's Award, Drawing ($75): Peggy Adamson (You Call Yourself a Pepper?) - Dean's Award, Sculpture/3D ($75): Terry Wallace (No Metal Jacket) - Dean's Award, Ceramics ($75): Karen Mikoliew (Black Pot) - Dean's Award, Printmaking ($75): Alice Massaro (Mother and Child) - Gallery of Fine Arts A ward ($100): Frances Friesen (Side Road) Winners selected by representatives of local businesses and local supporters included: - Painted Turtle Art Shop Award ($100): Joan O'Doherty (Dino) - The Framing Experience A ward ($100-Gift Cert.): Jim Crocker (Living a Good Life) - Atwood, Shaw, Labine Award ($100): Terry Wallace (Untitled) - William Trainor Award ($200): Michelle Reinelt (Rain) This exciting show continues at the Thunder Bay Art Ga1lery until April 24. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favourite work and the People's Choice Award will be announced after the dose of the exhibition. A happy Carla Tofinetti accepts award for "Best in Show". J I An art lover contemplates Scott Cooper's "Fire Woman". Page 6 AGORA - - - -- - -- - - -- - -- - April 1991 �RESEARCH NEWS RESEARCH PROFILE: Dr. Bruce Muirhead , ~ Department of His tory ·~ l Referring to the eighteen years from 1939 to 1957, Conservativenationalist historian Donald Creighton noted: "Canada made a number of (f ucial decisions about its direction. It \ .ose one fork of the road to the future." That fork was not to Creighton's liking and he argued that the Liberal governments of the period remade Canada in their own conti..nentalist image. In his writings he asserts that the influence of the United States on the Canadian economy "had grown more steadily dominant; but they made no conscious move to question or resist this growing domination." Left-revisionist critics like James Laxer and Kari Levitt offer similar interpretations of post-World War Tl economic developments, decrying the tremendous concentration of Canadian trade on the U.S.A. The intention of both schools is to demonstrate the bankruptcy of the post1945 economic policy of a succession of Liberal governments. The conservativenationnlists and left-revisionists conclude that the King and St. Laurent governments encouraged economic development along continentalist lines such that Canada would become the hinterland supplier of raw materials for an expanding American empire in return for commercial security. As a result, ;-u:iiqucl y Canadian development was ( .npered because of this misguided choice. This interpretation has been staple fare for a generation of students in economics, history and political science. History Professor Challenges Conventional Post - 1945 Economic Policy Theory Indeed, it has attained the status of cultural shibboleth, a fact as sure as the sun rises in the east. Or is it? Professor Bruce Muirhead of the Department of History has been investigating this question for the past several years and his conclusions differ markedly with conventional wisdom. In the process of revising the revisionists, Muirhead believes that the scenario outlined above is a gross oversimplification of a complex set of conditions over which Canadians had Ii ttle control. Or. Muirhead spent months pouring over documents in the United Kingdom's Public Record Office, the United States National Archives, the Bank of Canada Archives, External Affairs Archives, the Presidential Libraries of Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower, and the National Archives of Canada, (with help from a SSHRC research grant). He concludes that Ottawa strove mightily to diversify its economic linkages abroad but, for reasons that had more to do with British and European policy, was unsuccessful. "The critics of Liberal policy in the post-war era are wrong" he writes, "because they present the results of the course of post-1945 economic development w ithout any examination of the underlying causes." Their conclusion, that Canadian governments actively "sold out" Canada to the United States, is inaccurate because it is derived from incorrect assumptions about Ottawa's ability to make choices in the post-war era, and about the willingness of other countries to trade with Canada. Professor Muirhead has published a number of articles in refereed journals on this subject and has had his book accepted for publication by McGillQueen's University Press. In collaboration with a colleague from the University of Toronto, he hopes to extend the intensive treatment of the development and implementation of Canada's foreign economic policy into the next decade. If only former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau had known .... Muirhead's other research interest is about regional development problems of Northwestern Ontario. He has presented papers at the University of Manitoba, the University of Victori.a, St. Francis Xavier and the University of Toronto. He co-authored a paper to be presented to the International Political Science Associ.ation meeting in Buenos Aires in July 1991. Three graduate students work under Dr. Muirhead. Gary Warwick is examining the impact of the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway on employment at the Lakehead. Alison Dacey is researching the history of Treaty 3 dealing with the Salteau tribe of the Ojibway. David Ratz, shown in the top photograph, is studying the history of the local militia unit, the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment from a civic and soci.al perpsective. �NSERC RESEARCH AWARDS The recipients of the 1991-92 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Opera ting and Equipment Research Grants Competition have been announced. ln total, Lakehcad University's 1991-92 NSERC av,,ards amounted to S921,374, as compared to S816,897 in 1990-91 (exdudcs strategic grants). This is an increase of 12% over last year. In spite of this increase, due to the increasing numbers of researchers applying to the Council for limited federal research dollars, many deserving research proposals were not funded. The Office of Research nnd Graduate Studies would like to take this opportunity to commend all resenrchers for their efforts in this year's competition. In the operating grants competition, several of Lakchead University's new researcher's were successful in receiving research grants. They are: Dr. J. Jiang (Elec. Engineering), Dr. X. Li (Mathematics), Dr. R. Omcljaniuk (13iology), Dr. W. Sears, (Physics) and Dr. D. Weeks (Physical Education). The successful researchers in this yen r's operating and equipment grants competition (new grants nnd renewals) include: BIOLOGY Dr. R. Freitag - "Systematics and evolutionnry biology of tiger beetles". Dr. P.F. Lee - "Identification of day-tolerant wild rice populations". Dr. M.W. Lankester - "The biology of pnthogcnic helminths of game animals", and a Conference Grant: Canadian Society of Zoologists, Lakchcad University, May 1991. Dr. L. Malek - "Protcasoma of dry pea seeds". Dr. 0. Morris - "The effect of habitat on life history, population dynamics and community structure of northern vertebrates". Dr. P.H. Knowles - "Effects of environmental stress as a selccti ve force on the genetic structure of forest trees". Dr. R.J. Omeljan iuk - "Fish pituitary neurohormonc nctions, signalling mechanisms, and receptor regulation" and an equipment grant for a Refrigerated Floor Model Centrifuge CHEMISTRY Or. A.N. Hughes and Dr. D.G. Holah - "Reactions of transition metal salts and complexes with hydroboratc and other reducing agents". Dr. S.D. Kinrade - "Nuclear magnetic resonance study of the chemistry of aluminosilicate solutions". Or. N.A. Weir - "Studies of photodegradation of polymers". ENG INEERING Dr. D.M. Barry (Electrical) - "ESD and X - and gamma-ray testing of MOS devices for reliability and failure causes". Or. S.M. Easa (Civil) - "Highway geometric design for safety". Dr. L.J. Garred (Chemical) - "Hardware and software development and simulation studies to exploit spent dialysis for urea kinetic modeling in hemodialysis". Dr.]. Jiang (Electrical) - "Investigations into intelligent reconfigurable control systems" and an equipment grant for a Computer Workstation. Dr. M.H. Khan (Electrical) - " Hand-off control for microccllular communication system". Dr. J.B. Kiszka (Electrical) - "Fuzzy logic knowledgc-bnsed systems. The pulp and paper industry, computers and controls of the pulp and paper industry". Or. S.A. Mirza (Civil) - Strength and stiffness criteria for composite steel-concrete beam-columns". Page 2 Dr. K. Natarajan (Electrical) - "Aspects of discrete time periodic control systems". Dr. I. Nirdosh (Chemical) - "Removal and Immobilization of thorium-230 present in uranium mill solutions". Dr. U.S. Panu (Civil) - "Development of strcamflow data in- filling and streamflow forecasting procedur 1sed on pattern rccogni tion concept". Dr. H.T. Saliba (Mechanical) - "Experimental and theoretical free vibration analysis of thin plates with various shapes, boundary conditions and complicnting factors". Dr. A. Sedov (Mechanical) - "Ultrasonic transducer and flnw modelling for NOE applications". Dr. B. Singh (Mechanical) - "A numerical and experimental investigation of jct piercing of oil sands". FORESTRY Dr. W.H. Parker - "Population differentiation and focnl point seed zones of North American conifers". GEOLOGY Dr. G.J. Borradaile - "Rock deformation: field and laboratory studies" and an equipment grant for a Micromag alternating force magnetometer. Dr. P.W. Fralick - "Paleogcographical interpretation of archcan sedimentary sequences in Northwestern Ontnrio". Dr. S.A. Kissin - Conference Grant: Special Session - Meteorites, Planets and Terrestrial Impacts, Toronto, May 1991. Or. B.T. Kronberg - "Gcospherc interactions". Dr. R.H. Mitchell - "Petrology and Gcochcmist,y of alkaline rocks". D r. R.G. Plait - "Petrogencsis of alkaline and cnrbonntitic magmas". MATHEMATICS Dr. W.R. Allaway - "The moment problem on disjoint sets \ and orthogonal polynomials" ..J Dr. M.W. Benson - "Parallel iterative methods" and an equipment grant for a Research Disk (in collaboration Dr. X. Li and Dr. J. West). Dr. C.C. Graham - "Topics in harmonic and functional annlysis". Or. X. Li - "Distributing logic programming" and an equipment grant for a Computer Workstation. PHYSICS Dr. M.H. Hawton - Physics of membranes and absorbed water". Dr. W.J. Keeler - "Ram;,n spectroscopy studies of CdMnTcbascd hetcrojunctions" Dr. W.M. Sears - "ElcctTical and Optical properties of wide band gap semiconductors" . Dr. V.V. Paranjape - "Research in solid state physics". PHYSICAL EDUCATION Dr. O.J. Weeks - "Salient features cooling operations in response selection performance". PSYCHOLOGY Dr. C.A.G. Hayman - "Modality effects in human perform- ance". GRADUATE THES IS RECENTLY COMPLETED PUUMALA, Mark Allan (M.Sc. Geology) Supervisor: Dr. G. Borradaile ~ Thesis Tille: An Investigation of the Anisotropy of Com- .... 1 plex Magnetic Susceptibility to Analyze Strain in Experimentally Deformed Materials and Massive Sulphides. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - - -- - - -- - - - April 1991 �RESEAR(;H OPPORTUNITIES LAKEI-IEAD UNIVERSITY c eneral Research Grants: Conference Travel - All SSHRC and NSERC eligible faculty arc reminded of the upcoming internal Conference Travel competition. The Senate Researd1 Committee will consider requests to attend a conference for the purpose of presenting a paper, conducting a workshop, a poster session or an equivalent event. Grants will not exceed $600 to any individual in a given year. Applications must be received, by the Senate Research Committee Secretary, Office of Research and Graduate Studies, by May 15, 1991. NSERC Research-Related Travel Funds - NSERC Eligible faculty may apply for travel funds to visit other universities or research centres, to do researd1 that cannot be done at Lakchead University because of a lack of specialized equipment and expertise. Grants will not exceed $1,000 to an individual in any given year. Deadline: May 15, 1991. NATU RAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNC IL (NSERCl - Strategic Grants For all NSERC Eligible Faculty who arc interested in submitting an application to the Strategic Grants Program, the guidelines and application forms have arrived. They can be picked up at the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. The deadline for submitting applications is May 1, 1991. The objective of the Strategic Grants Program is to promote and accelerate targeted research in selected fields of national importance. More specifically, it is the intent of the program to enable university researchers to increase their contributions towards the understanding and solution of c:~oblcms in these fields and to train highly qualified pcrson. ,cl. Major arc,1s targeted for support include: Advanced Technologies (informntion systems; biotechnology; industrial matcrinls, products and processes; manufacturing systems; energy), Natural Resources (food, agriculture and aquaculture; forestry; mineral resources; oceans and inland waters) and Environmental Quality and New Directions (emerging and new research topics of potential national importance). Detailed mission statements for each of these areas can be found in the 1991 Strategic Grants Guidelines. submit their application at least six months in advance of the conference date. Career Awards -The NHRDP Career Awards Program was introduced in recognition of the need to create, and maintain, a supply of exceptionally quaWied and productive population-heal investigators. The NHRDP will only support candidates who intend to pursue research in fields closely related to public health or health care. The following Career Awards arc available: Postdoctoral fellowships, National Health Research Scholars, National Health Scientists, and Visiting National Health Scientists. The application deadline is July 31, 1991. Further information is available at the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. AIDS - The NHRDP has implemented two cycles per year for the review of all applications for the support of AIDS-related research activities, including applications for research projects, pilot and feasibility studies, formulation proposals, demonstration/evaluation projects, and career and training awards. The application deadlines arc March 15 and September 15. MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND WELFARE CANADA Environmental Technologies Program The Environmental Technologies Program was formally launched in March, 1990. $30 million is earmarked, for the next five years, to stinrnlate the development of innovative technologies, products and processes that protect the environment. Funds will support research, development and demonstration costs. Technologies, products and processes falling into one of six major categories are eligible for funding: tire recycling, the 3Rs (reduction, re-use, recycling), waste management, analytical instrumentation, air pollution control, and water and sewage. In most cases, annual fund ing from the program will not exceed 50 per cent of the total project cost, to a maximum of $500,000 per year for up to three years. Interested researchers can obtain the Environmental Technologies Program kit by contacting the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. The deadline for applications is April 30, 1991. In order to obtain early conceptual response to a proposed project, applicants may wish to prepare a notice of intent (3 page cxccu tivc summary) for their project at least four weeks prior to submitting the detailed application and proposal. Notice of Jntcnt forms must be used. National Health Research and Development Program SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS (NI-IRDP) The primary objective of the NHRDP program is to support scientific activities designed to provide information pertinent to the achievement of national health goals. Current NHRDP priorities include: 1) the organization and delivery of health care; 2) risk assessment; 3) health promotion; 4) habilitation and rehabilitation; 5) population immune status and communicable disease control; 6) Native health; and 7) AIDS. Research Projects - The application deadline for all project support (including formulation of proposals and small budget projects, is June 1, 1991. Applications and the NHRDP Projects Guide can be picked up at the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Conferences and Workshops - Limited funds are available J.or conferences and workshops. Funds up to $5,000 may be ( :ovided only for a reasonable portion of the direct costs of a meeting and the printing of the proceedings. Applications for funding may be submitted at any time after April 1, 1991. Applicants arc instructed to use the NHRDP-50 form and to The Office of Research and Graduate Studies has received the announcement of the 1991-92 NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship winners. The following Lakchcad University students were successful in receiving awards: CRAIG, D. (Mechanical Engineering) MILROY, M. (Electrical Engineering) POLE, D. (Chemistry) LAHAYE, R. (Mathematical Science) STEPHENSON, S. (Biology) GRADUATE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Ministry of Community and Social Services Northern Bursary Program The Northern Bursary Program with the Ontario Government offers financial assistance to post-secondary students pursuing careers in specialized social services. The program is designed to help students in psychology, social work, speech pathology, and persons of na ti vc ancestry interested in working in Northern Ontario. Deadline: June 7, 1991 April 1991 - - - - - - - - - -- - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - -- -- - -- - - -- - Page 3 �Upcoming Deadline Dates Quick Reference Research Opportunities AUCC Microfunds 1&2: For Missions and Follow-up missions to Developing Countries - May 15, 1991. American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFAR): Letter of Intent- May 1, 1991. Asia-Pacific Research Fund - Open Canadian Cancer Society's Stephen Fonyo Fellowship Award - anytime, but 2 months prior to when training begins. CIDA International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Open, allow 3 months for a full response. Easter Seal Research Institute of Ontario: Research Grants (April 15 and October 15). Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/ Bursaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 Energy, Mines and Resources; Environmental Studies Revolving Funds - Open Health and Welfare Canada; National Health Research and Development Program (NHRDP) - deadline changed to June 1, 1991; Conferences and Workshops - any time after April 1, 1991; Aids Research Program - March 15 and September 15, 1991; and Career Awards - July 31, 1991. Heritage Canada Foundation Awards Program - June 1, 1991 Japanese Science and Technology Agency Fellowships STA/NSERC - Open, but allow 6 months for processing Japan Science and Technology Fund - EAITC/ISTC/NSERC - Open, but allow 3 months for processing. Killam Program of the Canada Council; Research Fellowships - June 30, 1991. Laidlaw Scholar Program - Open National Geographic Society; Research Grants - Open North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - Advanced Research Workshops - Open National Science Foundation (NSF) - Open, but must allow 6 months for review and processing. Northern Ontario Heritage Fund - Open NSERC Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15 NSERC Strategic Program - May 1, 1991 NSERC Workshops and Seminars - Open Ontario Ministry of the Environment: Environmental Technologies Program - April 30, 1991. Ontario Ministry of Health; Research Projects Program, Health Care Systems Research - May 1, 1991, Feasibility/Formulation Studies - Open, Information - May 1, 1991, Workshop/Conferences - Open Ontario Ministry of Health - Ontario Nursing Innovation Fund, Group projects - January 1, May 1, and September 1; Professional Development for RNs and RNAs - Open Social Science Federation of Canada - Aid to Scholarly Publications Program - Open SSHRC Special Awards: The Queen's Fellowships, Canadian Law Scholarship Foundation, SSHRC Legal Research Scholarship, Doctoral Fellowships in Management Studies Open .J University Research Incentive Fund (URIF) - January 31, May 31, October 15 World Health Organization; Fellowships - June 30, 1991. World Wildlife Toxicology Fund - Open World Wildlife Endangered Species Recovery Fund - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services: Northern Bursary Program -June 7, 1991. Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada: Norman Barwin Scholarship - May 1, 1991 . University Education Important A new poll shows the majority of Canadians believe a university education is important to Canada's competiveness. 69% of the Canadians surveyed early in 1991 think that university eduction is "very important'' according to an AUCC report. "Yet'', says AUCC President Claude Lajeunesse, "Federal action in the area of funding university education has been in direct contrast to the overwhelming support given by the Canadian public." The AUCC recommends that: the federal government develop a dear definition of its own role in supporting postsecondary education; funding for university research be doubled over three years, student aid be reformed, so rising tuition and other costs do not bar any bright young Canadian from the ranks of the highly-qualified innovators and managers the country needs in the era of globalization, government actively encourage the internationalization of Canadian universities, to increase their capacity to educate Canadians to operate effective!y in an increasingly complex international environment. The Office Of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Offic¢ of Infonn~tion Services, is asking all faculty lg share Wit9 .us.interesting research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently in:vqlved ininl:lovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with indu~try or the comm.u nity otif you would just like to profile your .research expertise. RESEA_R CH NEWS enjoys an audieJ1Ce of approximately 2000 and can be ·a valuable vehicle f9r~9µµnu.n icating your research endeavours to the community ~tJ<!i:ge. For iruon::nci@n and appUcation forms on any of the c:1bqye i:eseardf pr,c:>grams/please call Anne f1orenza at ext: 822~ or·drop by):he Office of Research:·a nd Graduate Sluciies; ••. • •.•. •. - . :fqfirupnpa~on•~bputfoundatiqn$; please call Jo-Anne SUV~:~; Foundations Officer at.ext. 8910 or drop by the AlU:tnni House. . . . • .. . • .._.. . • .-·- Page 4 - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Aprll 1991 �Whether scholarship dollars, equipment or books; it all makes a differe nee LIBRARY RECEIVES MAJOR DONATION The Chancellor Paterson Library has received the personal library of Dr. Morris Zaslow, Professor Emeritus of the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Zaslow was the first Canadian historian to undertake a critical analysis of the development of the Canadian north. He pioneered the teaching of Canadian northern history at the undergraduate level at the University of Western Ontario. He has had three books published, written numerous articles dealing main! y with Canada's northern development, and edited a number of works. His donation included 193 boxes of monographs, pamphlets, journals, magazines, newspaper clippings and manuscript material. The focus of his collection is on Canadian history. This donation will enhance the Library's resources for our Canadian history and northern stud.i es courses. Due to the magnitude of this donation, it will take some time to sort and process. As time permits, items will be added to the appropriate collection. COMPUTER NETWORK In recognition of the importance of microcomputer training for foresters, corporate donors have contributed generous! y to the LU expansion program for the microcomputer network for forestry students. Microcomputers will be upgraded to a more powerful operating system, with more internal RAM and higher capacity drives than are currently available. LU faculty and staff are shown with corporate donor representatives: (left to right) Derck Britt, McMillan Bloedel Ltd., Gordon McKenzie, Domtar Forest Products, Sarah Gooding, Chair, Mkrocomputer Committee LU, Herb Bax, KBM Forestry Consultants, John Adderley, Abitibi-Price Inc., Gerry Seed, Canadian Pacific Forest Products Ltd., John Naysmith, Director, School of Forestry (missing from the photograph is John Valley, Boise-Cascade of ' - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - = Canada). SCHOLARSHIPS I ;;;;• Members of Branch #219 of the Polish Combatants Association of the Royal Canadian Legion, have demonstrated their commitment to Lakehead University by establishing the second $10,000 endowed scholarship.This time the donation came from the Polish Women's Association Branch #1. Jan Wrezczak, President of Branch #219, and Josephine Telpuk, Association President, receive a certificate and the university's thanks from John Russell, Director of External Relations and the Share Our Northern Campaign. Aprll 1991 - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - Page 7 �New Faces ~II~____M_ar_y_ H_e_ar_d_ _ _ _~ ~ - - -J_a_m __ e_s _M _ e_ll_o_n_ _ _ Dr. James Mellon has joined the Department of Political Studies as an Assistant Professor. He presently teaches Political Theory and Introductory Political Science courses. Mellon grew up in Moncton, New Brunswick and still has family in the region. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Francis Xavier University, his Masters Degree in Urban Regional Planning from Queen's University and a Master of Arts Degree also from Queen's. Upon receiving his MA Mellon taught International Relations at Mount Allison University for one year. He went back to school and obtained his PhD from Dalhousie in 1990. Mellon's thesis topic looked at the pastoral letter of the American Catholic Bishops on War and Peace. Although "when you start working on your PhD there is not a lot of time for other activities", he says, Mellon enjoys reading, his most recent book by 'Nailace Stegn er. "I also enjoy Steinbeck novels. My tastes run the gamut." In warmer weather Mellon spends time working in his garden. Mary Heard recently joined the Department of Social Work as a Visiting Assistant Professor. She is a medical Social Worker and is on secondment from McKellar General . t t, Hospital. Heard previously taught t -.::.;, -, at Lakehead University as a \_ j sessional lecturer. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Waterloo with specialization in Social Develop. • . ment studies and her Masters of -~~ \ ~ --'--'---'-''---- ::..:. .:. .-'-----' Social Work from Sir Wilfred Lauricr in 1985. Heard moved to the area in 1989. At McKellar she is "the social worker responsible for the chronic care, surgical and medical floors. I mostly work with the elderly but also victims of wife and child abuse. ln her spare time Heard works with the Council of Positive Aging (COPA) and is in the process of starting up a group for people who have or must deal with Parkinson's Disease. Her reason for the interest is simple, her father has Parkinson's. "There is no support group in Thunder Bay so this organization is meeting a definite need. I'm really excited about that." Heard also enjoys playing co-cd volleyball and is taking pottery classes. J Campaign Update The end of March faculty and staff campaign figures are tallied and "it looks like we'll make it," reports John Russell, Director of the Share our Northern Vision Campaign .. "We've reached 75% of our $100,000 goal for faculty and staff and we're hoping for a speedy response from those who arc uncommitted. We've had outstanding success in some areas like the Library and Registrar's Office, where participation has been nearly 100%. Faculty participation has caused some concern but it's picking up now and the pledged amounts have been high." Together with Rob Zuback, Development Officer, the team has been visiting all Schools and Departments and explaining how to direct funds to special areas or set up equipment funds or scholarships or bursaries and what tax advantages are available. "We have found that people want to know exactly where the money is going and designate it to the area of their choice.," Zuback said. "Of the staff members who have been approached, we have 52% participation. Right now I'm calling those who haven't returned their cards." John Russell is facing his second major capital campaign and knows the reality of fundraising during a recession. He sums up the faculty and staff campaign this way: "I believe that the people who work here have the most to gain from a successful campaign, perhaps not today but certainly in the near future. I cannot emphasize enough that it's participation that counts. In order to maximize gifts from Canadian corporations and other friends of Lakehead, we need to demonstrate that the university fam ily is committed. Russell also reported on another component of the campaign. "It's gratifying to know that the alumni body continues to grow from strength to strength. Since 1984 there has been a 400 percent increase in the dollars donated. We're very excited tha t this year's target of $125,000 should be met by the April 30th deadline." Page 8 "Get those pledge cards in", urges Development Officer, Rob Zuback. If further information is needed about how to ulilize payroll deductions or any other aspect of the campaign, call Rob at 343-8913. AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - Ap ril 199 1 �People, Papers/Publications Special Projects/Awards Publications Professor Jose de Cangas will be conducting courses at the Universidad and the Comunidad Autonoma de Madrid between April 16 and June 18, 1991. This appointment not only reflects Professor Cangas's international prestige, but will ¥=%~~fr ' also provide him with many opportunities for personal as well as professional development. J;;'1'.TI::;~~:'J Professor Jack P. Christy, School of Business Administration, has been awarded a consulting . contract as project advisor to the Royal Conserva0 " · - tory of Music to guide them in their development ~□ of an Information Systems Strategic Plan. He will be working with the senior management and academic staff of the Conservatory to define the future directions of the institution, and to identify the related business, management and academic information needs which will form the basis of their inforn1ation systems requirements definition. Dr. Terry L. Hill, Sessional Lecturer, Sociology Department, has had the following papers accepted: "The Role of Community Developers in Atypical Communities", Community Development Society 23rd Annual Conference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, July 21-25, 1991; "Middle-class Rights: The Quest for Respectability Among Social Nudists/Naturists", Association for Humanist Sociology Annual Meetings, Ottawa, Ontario, October 23 - 26, 1991. Dr. Hill ·was also a nominee for the Contribution to Teaching Award at Lakehead University for 1990-1991. Dr. I. Nirdosh, Professor of Chemical Engineering, has ,,.ublished the paper, "A mass transfer study of the electropolishing of vertical discs under free convection", in the Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, Vol. 21, (1991). Dr. Alistair MacDonald, Department of Biology, has published the chapter "The morphology and relationships of the Myricaccae" in the book Evolution,Systematics,and Fossil History of the Hamamelidae, Volume 2: 'Higher' Hamamelidac. (eds P.R. Crane and S. Blackmore), Systematics Association Special Volume No. 40B, pp. 147-165. Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1989. Dr. Azim Mallik, Department of Biology published a paper entitled, "Allclopathy and the Competitive Advantage of Kalmia Angustifolia over Black Spruce", in the symposium proceedings, The Silvics and Ecology of Boreal Spruces. 1989 fUFRO Working Party 51.05-12 Symp. Proc., Newfoundland, 12-17 August, 1989. Forestry Canada Information Report NX-271. p. 203. Elinor Barr, history author and LU alumna, had her article entitled, "The Role of the Fur Trade in the Europeanization of the Naming of the Geographical features of the North Shore of Lake Superior, Canada", published in the 1990 Conference proceedings of the XVIlth International Congress of Onomastic Sciences published by the University of Helsinki and the The Finnish Research Centre for Domestic Languages. Copies arc available in the Centre for Northern Studies. Dr. Joe Stewart had his article "Rock Art and Ceramic Art • the Jomada Mogollon Region" published in KN A, Vol. 55, ( ' o. 4 1990. The paper was co-authored with Paul Matousek, Department of Anthropology at LU, and Jane H. Kelley from the University of Calgary. C Awards Distinguished Toastmaster Mr. Don Barnes, a member of Toastmasters International, has been awarded the highly prestigious Distinguished Toastmaster for his participation in Toastmasters Intemational's Communication and Leadership Program and outstanding completion of other rigorous requu:emcnts. In a Jetter written to the School of Forestry, Mr. Terrence McCann, Executive Director of Toastmasters International, summarizes Mr. Barnes's achievement by mentioning that "Toastmaster Barnes has developed and honed effective communication and leadership skills, and applied these skills in professional and community activities to the benefit of others... Only a few of the more than 160,000 members of our organization ever achieve t11is recognition". It is also noteworthy to mention that Mr. Barnes has earned the status of Able Toastmaster for his participation in the Communication and Leadership Program which requires several years of study and active participation in a Toastmasters club. Women in Trades and Technology Project The Women in Trades and Technology Network Project received a grant from the Federal Secretary of State. The fun ding will be used to undertake community development work leading up to the creation of a network of women working in trades and technology in northwestern Ontario. Women who presently work in trades and technology, those who have left the field or any women studying or preparing for a job in trades or technology are invited to become a part of the project. Call Martha Gingerich at 345-0233 or 767-5286. Call for Nominations: Students, Facutly, and Alumni are encouraged to respond to the call for nominations for the Distinguished Instructor Award for 1991-92. This is a prestigious award of $3,500 to be used to further the academic development of the faculty member. The award was given last year to Dr. Peggy Knowles, Department of Biology /School of Forestry. Past recipients were Dr. Penny Petrone, School of Education and Dr. Manfred Kehlenbeck, Department of Geology. Each was recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, supervision and program development. Nominations may be made by faculty members, Department Heads or Chairs, Deans, groups of at least five students or Alumni, with each group submitting a supporting letter. The nominating letter must be submitted to the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning by May 30, 1991 . A list of supporting documentation and the criteria for selection will be distributed. Candidates are expected to submit a full dossier by September 30, 1991. A faculty member may receive only one award every ten years. April 1991 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 9 �Whitfield Continued from page 1 His community involvement includes the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Summer School of Science and Technology, minor hockey coach and President of Grandview Recreational Hockey Association and the Board of Directors with the Great Lakes Christian College. ln a recent interview with the new Vice-President, John Whitfield talked about the past, present and future, Agora: What docs the VP (Academic) do? Whitfield: "I'm finding out," he laughed. "With the establishment of two vice-presidents in 1985, the area of responsibility for the academic side included the two Deans who administer the faculties of Professional Studies and Arts and Science, five academic departments, namely, Research/Graduate Studies, Registrar, Library, Student Services and Continuing Education. I also have responsibility for a number of specialized areas of programming like the Centre for Northern Stud ies, Native programming and health initiatives." Agora: Where will you begin? Whitfield: Well, I'm lucky to be coming into the position at this time. The first 5ycar Academic Plan was in place in 1987 p utting us at the end of that phase, ready to evaluate and institute the next phase. Last, time we started from zero. This time we have a chance to look at ourselves and build on the plan. All planning must include looking back. Of course, I'll be receiving lots of input from Senate. We'll boil it down and put together the next 5-year plan. I'm looking forward to it. Agora: How do you plan for the future in times of fiscal restraint? Whitfield: I think you just try to maintain the balance, never give up the desire to grow and change. We cannot become static - it's a dynamic system. Having been at the university since the beginning, I've seen many changes. When I first arrived the place was growing like crazy. I think faculty numbers doubled two years in a row. There was a great sense of excitement. All of us got involved, you had to. We had a very young faculty who grew and developed with the institution. The university is again in a growth spurt and that's when we need our people strength the most. Agora: Do you expect it to be a big change from the Dean's office? Whitfield: I expect so. It was a steady stream of people in my last job and I feel strongly that I would like to make this office people-centered and keep my finger on that pulse. I was overwhelmed with the number of people on this campus who wished me well and gave me support. I want to take this opportunity to say what a source of encouragem ent that is to me. I admit it's a bit scary but having that kind of support makes a big difference. Agora: You were raised in a small town in northern Ontario, how does it feel to be the Vice-President of a university? .. Whitfield: One of the reasons I came to Thunder Bay in 1965 was a naive believe that northern Ontario had so much wasted potential. I was like otherj young idealists who believed I could come back and make a difference. Maybe I'm putting a high expectation on myself, but I'm actually a competitive person and like a challenge. I guess I feel like I've got a big challenge ahead. Meet the Media John Whitfield got an early opportunity to ensure that his office is a "people place" when he answered questions at the news conference. Reporters Derrick Oliver, CJLB, and John . \ Haley from CKPR have the new vice-president in the hot seat. V Visit A Scandinavian Troll A display at Lakehead University's Chancellor Paterson Library celebrates the university's links with Sweden and other Scandinavian countries and Nordic folklore. The three-window display features Swedish culture and cuisine with a few trolls thrown in for good measure. It also spotlights the Scandinavian universities that offer exchange programs to Lakehead University students through the Centre for Northern Studies. Organized by the Scandinavian Home Society of Thunder Bay, the display is open to public viewing daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm until April 22, and then from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays. NKSWfffl LORE Page 10 - - - - - - - -- - - -- -- - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - Aprll 1991 �RUTH LANK.TREE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSI:IlP A memorial scholarship fund in _mory of Mrs. Ruth Lanktree, B.A. '71, d '75, who passed away March 10, 1991, has been established to honour her counsel and dedicahon to the Alumni Associahon of Lakehead University. Ruth, a long-time volunteer on the Senate Committee of the Alumni Association of Lakehead University, will be sadly missed. Ruth was born in Toronto and resided in llrnnder Bay since 1956, where she was a member of the Federation of Women Teachers Association, the Order of the Eastern Star Argyle Chapter and Trinity United Church. Interested individuals are invited to contribute to the University Scholarship Fund. A donation made payable to Lakchcad University (Ruth Lanktree Memorial), may be sent to the Development Office, Lakehead University, Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5El. C DR.HAROLD SAMUEL BRAUN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSffiP A memorial scholarship fund in memory of Dr. Harold Samuel Braun, C.D., B.A., L.L.D., D.Sc. who passed 'Vay on March 12, 1991, has been ( ,ablishcd at Lakchcad University. Interested individuals are invited to contribute to the University Scholarship fund . A donation made payable to Lakehcad University (Dr. Harold Samuel Braun Memorial) may be sent to the Development Office, Lakchcad University, Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5El. NORTHERN STUDENTS CONFERENCE The Lakehcad University Student Union played host to the Northern Students Conference on March 22 and 23. Approximately 15 student leaders from Northern Ontario Post-Secondary Institutions attended workshops on various issues unique to the region. They discussed such topics as youth migration with Thunder Bay Mayor Jack Masters, North/South Relations, Race Relations, Native Issues and Student Housing. Students were concerned with how to retain students and the quality of student life when conditions are more adverse in comparison to southern institutions. Last Writes by Katherine Shedden The last issue of the Argus was a good piece of fun and innovation. In the spirit of that last issue, The Thunder Bay Compost, I dedicate this column to the Argus Staff and especially the Editor-in-Chief, Faisal Ali, who has decided to concentrate on his studies next year and let some new brains run the shop. For two long, but glorious years, he was chiefly-your-king and occasionally your editor-in-chief. He valiantly battled the cause of student injustice and good grammatical structure. Remembering that you can take the editor out of the chief but you cannot take the chief out of the editor, we now proclaim him Champion Under Dog, CUD for short. He struggled to free the oppressed, the downtrodden, suppressed and depressed, those who dangled participles and engineers who did not know or care what participles were. Through the mighty font, he fought to help underdogs take their rightful place in society. He championed the cause of Kraft dinner caters, women and their entire half of the sky, visible and invisible minorities, the two or three student members of the Conservahvc Party, members of LA (Liberals Anonymous) and the confused masses who jumped on Bob's political bandwagon believing they would receive a much-needed political transfusion only to find out the Party would take the pint back plus 8% more. And he did it all his way. Ah, the injustice and cruelty of being a student during these difficult hmcs, especially as chiefly-an-editor. And all the while he struggled with his wholesome image and despite the fact that his grade 8 students were taller, he knew in his heart he was more sophishcated, better-looking and looked and lived the part of "rebel with a cause". He proved beyond a doubt that a brown kid from the hamlet of Desbarats could make it big. Did he not write eloquen tly and with passion on the following topics: LUSU, LIARS and the NDP (in the same issue), LUSU, WAR and BAD PROFS (in the same issue), censorship, LUSU, government accountability and student apathy, only to discover the brutal truth - nobody cared. Well Champion Under Dog cared. I draw attention to the fact that our STUDENT NEWSPAPER recently was the clear winner of all local newspapers cri- tiqued by a hard-hitting CBC reporter. The Lakehead University newspaper, an award-winning, (no plaque) paper, was finally recognized for solid writing, strong leadershjp from the chief and well-rounded contributions from the entire team. Every Wednesday night, they were able to shrug off their paranoia about flunking out of university and spring to life to produce another issue. They suffered the slings and arrows of outrageous policy and soggy pizzas. They collectively refused to call Ian Middleman, not only CEO supremo but El Presidente. They scratched below the surface, looked up the word origin of impeachment, scrutinized administration and kept taking the pulse of the student body even when it appeared the body had expired. Yes, you've come a long way baby. It was 1987 when the Argus was publicly voted in a tie for the WORST student newspaper in Canada. I strongly recommend you send Frum the latest issue. And perhaps Chretien. Faisal Ali perusing his last issue of the Argus. April 1991 - - - - -- -- -- -- - - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P age 11 �Campus Calendar To include your Department's event or activity~- the C?mpus Calendar, please ~all Patn~1a Tramor at 8300 or mail your mformahon to SNJ002. Deadline for the May Agora is April 15, 1991. THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY EXTENDED HOURS March 8 to April 22 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m .-11 :30 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-11 :30 p.m. March 29 to April 1 Saturday - 9:00 a.m .-9:00 p.m . Easter Sunday - 11 :00 a.m.-9:00 p .m. Easter Monday- 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Lakehead University Juried Student Exhibition March 27 - April 24 Organized by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery in conjunction with the Lakehead University Department of Visual Arts For the Best of Student Work in all Media 1990 -1991 April 14 - May 9 Artists North of Superior "De-Forestation" Paintings Celebrating Earth Day At Definitely Superior Gallery 2 4 A Court St. S., 2nd Floor Opening Sunday, April 14 -1:30 pm Dr. Barbara Kronberg of LU will give a slide presentation Tu esday, 16 Spring Music Concert LU Vocal Ensemble Choral Music of the Romantic Period Brahms, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Faure St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church 8:00 pm - $5/$7 Friday, 19 Final date for late registration in Spring/Summer term Distance Education courses Tu esday, 23 Final Examinations end Thursday, 25 Senate Meeting 9:30 am Friday, 26 APRIL ~ Mar k Convocation on your Calendar ~ Saturday, May 25 is the big day for this year's gra~~ands, fellows and honorary degree recipients. the May Agora will announce the names of those being honoured. February Session classes end Friday, 26 - Saturday, 28 Lakehead S tamp Club Annual Exhibition Over 80 frames of thematic stamp collections The 12th Annual Stamp Club Exhibition held at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery Friday, 29 Final date for submission of all marks/ grades for courses, projects, theses, and practica scheduled over the full year or in the second term - due 4:30 pm Monday, 29 - Tuesday, 30 Impressionism and Its Context April 12 - May 12 Thunder Bay Art Gallery From the permanent collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario Features 25 French paintings and prints Walking Tour: Wednesday, May 8, 8:00 p.m. with Janet Brooke, Curator of European Painting & Sculpture, AGO Monday, 6 Final date for registration and changes ) in Spring Session full courses and half courses (except Distance Education April 19) Final date for withdrawal without academic penalty from Spring Session half courses (except Distance Education -JulylO) Final date for refunds on withdrawal from Spring Session full courses and half-courses (except Distance Education) February Session Examinations MAY Wednesday, 1 Spring Session full-courses and half courses commence Tuesday, 2 - Saturday, 4 "Anything Goes" Cole Porter's romantic comedy at Westgate C.V.I. Gymnatorium 8:00 pm -Tickets $5.00 The AGOR/\ is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, On tario. It is published monthly (except August), and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. CredJI is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. Director of External Relations: John Russell, Editor: Katherine Shedden Assistant: Denise Ilruley C ::lendar: Patricia Trainor Photography: Peter Puna Graphics: Ben Kaminski, Linda Siczkar Assistan t: Richard Tiihonen Printing: Rainbow Address correspondence to: Edi tor/ Agora Information Office SN1002 Lakehead University Oliver Road, Tirn11dcr Bay, Ontario, 1'78 SE1 (807) 343-8631 or 343-8300 FAX 807-343-8192 .. ~! 1" Wednesday, 10 Final Examinations and Summer Session Supplemental Examinations begin " 8.u8. "O ~ ..- 1-j ug_g_ (I) .... -~ (I) E~ ©O 0..__ Q. u .(/) (/) t; 0 ito N � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.8 No.4 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an announcement of the passing of Harold Samuel Braun, an announcement that John Whitefield was appointed to Vice-President (Academic), and a plane crash on campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-04 1991 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University April 1991 Braun Building Harold Samuel Braun John Whitfield Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/25c57e3d6bc398e1c8cdc2b2a266af9f.pdf fc5aaadc5db69f2f95002aee74ec00d0 PDF Text Text (_ i GOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY Mission Accomplished/ Expedition leader Dr. Jim Smithers (right) and Director of Student Placement and Co-operative Education Moe Ktytor (left) celebrate the completion of the Canada Sea-to-Sea Expedition at Mackenzie Rock near Bella Coo/a, B.C. The modern day voyageurs completed their trip on July 22, 1993, - exactly 200 years after Scottish explorer Alexander Mackenzie, with the help of native guides, found an overland route to the Pacific Ocean. Since the summer of 1989, students and faculty from the School of Outdoor Recreation have paddled over 10,000 kilometres in 700-/b canoes in a series of phased trips from Fort McMurray, Alta., to lnuvik, NWT; from Montreal, Que., to Winnipeg, Man.; from Winnipeg to Peace River, Alta.; and finally from Peace River to Bella Coo/a on the coast of British Columbia. '-The expedition was funded by the Government of Canada's Stay in School initiative. Throughout their trip the students brought the stay -in-school message to thousands of young people by means of historical and modem role models, dancing, singing and telling Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada Volume 10, Number 7 September 1993 stories. (Alexander Mackenzie had to return to England mid-way through his travels to gain additional navigation skills.) This summer the Expedition was forced to circumvent an historic portion of the Mackenzie trail in 8. C. as a result of protests by a group of local native bands. Nevertheless, the group was met in Bella Coo/a by four hereditary chiefs and a number of elders who welcomed the young voyageurs. Our students were greeted by Chief Andy Siwallace who said, "You are a welcome sight. You followed in Mackenzie's footsteps from beginning to end, and we are proud of you for doing this. While you are here, you will be living in peace with us.• �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT COU PAPER ON TUITION FEES In late August, the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) released a discussion paper on tuition fees. It called for a fee increase starting in 1994 of close to 45 per cent phased in CNer two years as well as the concept ~f program variable fees. The paper was intended to promote discussion and it has done that. Are the recommendations realistic? That is a good question since the Ontario gCNernment not only dictates our grant level and the number of students funded, but it also controls the level of tuition fees. Grant levels have taken a beating for the last 15 years and the number of unfunded students continues to increase. At Lakehead roughly one out of five of our students are not funded by the government. Currently University students pay tuition fees that represent about 20 per cent of the cost of their education. In the mid '60s tuition represented 25 per cent. It would seem to me that a realistic compromise on tuition would be an increase of $500 (or so) per year phased over two to three years. I do not support the extreme levels of variable program fees suggested in the discussion paper. In the end, the decision will be a political one for David Cooke and the Ontario NOP Cabinet. I believe current NOP party policy calls for zero tuition fee levels! Often we forget the federal government when talking about university funding because our government grants come from Queen's Park. This is wrong because Ontario simply hands out the money that they receive from Ottawa under the Established Programs Funding (EPF). In recent years the federal Conservative government has severely reduced the growth of EPF. Every effort must be made to put post-secondary education issues on the agenda of the next federal government. SPECIAL EVENTS I urge each one of you to participate in the scheduled activities during Special Needs Awareness Days as . outlined in the Campus Calendar section on Page 12 of the Agora. SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS 1) To Susan Trudel on being the first recipient of the Lakehead University Silver Jubilee Scholarship lo Confederation College. 2) To Stephen McBride on his appointment as Chair of the Political Science Department at Simon Fraser University. SAFETY FIRST We have had a good summer and our lost time record is still far better than last year. LU even had a successful Baseball Tournament without an injury. lncidently, congratulations to the winners, the NAPE team. NEW AND RENEW Avila Centre is now officially part of the University campus and an open house will be held soon to introduce the Lakehead University community to this facility. University Development, Information and Alumni Services as well as Residence and the Lakehead University Community Music School (under the direction of the Department of Music) will be relocating effective September 1, 1993. Check out the ·new" University Centre Theatre and as well the renovated floors (basement. fourth, and fifth) of the Library. It has been a busy summer for Campus Development! GOVERNMENT GOINGS ON i) Additional Qualification (AQ) Courses in Education will have their fees dramatically increased this September in concert with the Ontario government policy to phase out funding of these activities over the next four years. ii) Native Studies al Lakehead University will continue in a reorganized form this year because funding was not forthcoming under Ontario's Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy (AETS) program. The Native Studies academic program will be administratively joined with native student services in order to deal with the fiscal cutbacks. ENROLMENT Our target this year is to lake approximately the same number of Year One students as we did in 1992-93. To dale this projection looks accurate but the real test will be Registration Week and the difficulty in finding a parking place on campus. J RESOURCE CENTRE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY The Ontario gCNernment has withdrawn funding for the Resource Centre for Occupational Health and Safety after 15 years of very successful service to Northwestern Ontario employers and employees. This is a significant step backwards in health and safety and one for which the government will ultimately be held accountable. For the present time, a reorganized Resource Centre will continue on a scaled-down basis and will report to Dr. C. Nelson, Director of Research and ) Graduate Studies. This change is being made to allow both the Resource Centre and the Instrumentation Lab to maximize outside income opportunities by working in concert on some initiatives. More on this new arrangement in a future issue of the Agora. In the interim we will continue to press the government to see the ills of their ways. To date we seem to be in a political do- loop (as distinct from a bureaucratic do- loop). NOTICE Wednesday, October 13, 1993, has been declared National Students' Day. It is recognized that students may wish to participate in activities organized by the Student Union on that day. In keeping with the Senate resolution of March 24, 1993, all faculty are asked to refrain from penalizing any student who misses a class or a lab on that day because of participation in specially organized events - Robert G. Rosehart 2 AGORA September 1993 �AROUND CAMPUS INFORMATION, DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI SERVICES MOVE TO AVILA CENTRE - Nape Eagles' team members Larry Clause and Morgan Green collect the Golden Jock Award from Ain Raitsakas at the BBQ following the annual President's Baseball Tournament. As you read this issue of the Agora, the staff in the Department of External Relations is unpacking boxes and setting up shop in one wing of the Avila Centre. How do you get there? If you are walking, take the path that runs beside the Maintenance building near Parking Lot 14 and the Tennis Courts. If you are driving along Bal moral Avenue heading south, turn right onto Tenth Avenue, and right on Reaume Street. If you are driving along Golf Links Road tum off on Central Avenue. Staff telephone and fax numbers remain the same. ***** The Annual Lakehead University Picnic, sponsored by LU Community Council for the families of staff, faculty and students held on Sunday, June 27, attracted a sparse but enthusiastic group of about 50 participants .The event was rained out around 3:30 pm but not before most of the events, such as the balloon toss and the sack race, were held as scheduled. Versa Foods Services supplied the food under the able direction of John Rose and Dan Karam. Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped organize the day especially: Ken and Cheryl Balacko, Michael and Mathew Burke, and Carolann Loree. - Norma Gibson Tournament '93 has come and gone with the NAPE EAGLES edging out last year's champion CELLAR DWELLERS in a 6 to 5 victory to win the much coveted Golden Jock award, portraying excellence in team spirit and good old-fashioned hustle. Congratulations to the winning team and to all the participants comprising the ten teams that made the 1993 President's Tournament the success that it was. It was nice to see Dr. Bob and his cohorts out there running the bases and enjoying the company of the other players. Once again Versa Food Services provided excellent hamburgers, hot sausages, steaks and salads at a fair price, that were enjoyed by all present at the awards presentation in the Faculty Lounge. Perhaps with a few minor changes in the tournament format. we might get an even better response from the University community. Any suggestions can be forwarded to Native Access Program for Engineering (check the 1994 LU directory for their new location). -Sam Spivak A Reminder to all Tournament '93 Participants It has come to my attention that serveral Baseball Bats and Balls borrowed from the Fieldhouse for the University Tournament have not yet been returned. If you are holding on to some of these items and have not yet returned them I would ask that you contact me immediately. Your co-operation will ensure that another successful Baseball Toumament is held again next year. - Sam Spivak ext. 8797. ***** ( Happy Retirement Vil Friends and co-workers including Les Miller (left) and Dave Christie (right) gathered for a party last July to wish Mrs. Vi Shanks a fond farewell. Vi, who worked as an Accounting Assistant in the Finance Office, retired after 24 years of service at LU. She plans to spend her days pursuing other interests including ===== =::......----'-====::..=====-i ;istory, politics, birdwatching and looking after her grandchildren. I AGORA September 1993 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE 1993 DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN SEARCH THE ONLINE CATALOGUE FROM YOUR OFFICE OR HOME? The newly renovated Chancellor Paterson Library will be officially unveiled on Tuesday, September 7, 1993 between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Join us for a special presentation and tour of the Library. You don't have to leave your office or home to find out what is available in the Library. With your computer, modem JOIN US FOR A TOUR OF THE CHANCELLOR and the appropriate telecommunications software, you can search at your convenience!!! Corne to the Information Desk on PATERSON LIBRARY the Main Floor of the Library or call 343-8302 for more informaBeginning September 8, 1993, The Reference and Informa- tion. tion Services Department of The Chancellor Paterson Library will NEW LOCATIONS be offering tours. Register at the Information Desk on the Main As a result of the renovations, a number of offices have Floor or call 343-8302 for more information. been relocated. Here is an update on the new locations: LEARN HOW TO SEARCH THE LIBRARY'S ONLINE CATALOGUE Chief Librarian 5th floor - Ll5004 Northern Studies Resource Centre 5th floor· Ll5007 Bibliographic Processing 5th Floor • Ll5003 Collections Development 5th Floor• Ll5010 Microforms Main Floor - LII003A The Library's Online Catalogue is your key to finding books in The Chancellor Paterson and Education Libraries. Attend an Online Catalogue session to learn how to find the books you are looking for! Sessions will be offered daily beginning September 13, 1993. Register at the Information Desk on the Main Floor or call 343-8302 for more information. CAMPAIGN UPDATE A Gift to Last Planned Giving is quickly becoming a fact of life for many not-for-profit organizations who have a history and a long-term future. In particular, it is becoming popular among Canadian universities. Why? Well, firstly, let's answer the presupposed question: what exactly is a Planned Giving Program? In a nutshell, a ·planned gifr is one that is deferred typically trusts of various kinds, or a simple will in which a bequest. for example, is made to the charitable organization. The term also includes lifetime gifts of property, such as stock, real estate and life insurance. This takes the farm of a charitable gift that benefits not only the donee but the donor, by way of Revenue Canada. Usually the benefit of such a gift is not realized until after the death of the donor. A planned gift allows for a larger donation to an institution than the donor might otherwise be able to provide in his/her lifetime. By now you are probably quite familiar with Lakehead University's 5-year $19.2 million Share our Northern Vision Campaign. It may seem at first that the investment in a gift planning program is somewhat impractical as it does not result in immediate ·returns· i.e. income that could be utilized right away. True, planned gifts are usually cultivated over a longer period of time. A program requires knowledgeable staff, resources and time as well as a number of volunteers who can provide advice (lawyers, insurance agents, chartered accountants) and seminars for interested parties. Lakehead University has been the beneficiary of many such gifts. but only recently has it established a formal Planned Giving Program. We recognize that this essential component of fund raising is part of a comprehensive development program along with others such as an annual giving program (which has also seen cultivation and growth of alumni over a period of years), capital campaigns, and special events. Individuals, such as alumni, retirees, and employees and friends of Lakehead often have a vested interest in their institution. We feel that many donors who support their favourite charity on a regular basis can be encouraged to carry on this tradition of a lasting relationship by a bequest, for example. As you read this you are no doubt wondering how such a program could ever benefit you? The Development Office has compiled a comprehensive brochure called The Will to Share Our Northern Vision in which you can read about Life Insurance, Gifts of Property and Wills as pertains to a planned gift. In addition there is a description , \ I, ! : l \ of bequests, tax benefits to l \I' ,"-. '. donors and endowed gift opportunities. Please telephone 343-8910 for a free copy of this booklet. If any of you are interested in attending seminars on retirement. will and estate planning and other related topics of concern to you please let me know. i I; IF \'\."' i. 1,) - Jo-Anne Silverman, Senior Development Officer 4 AGORA September 1993 ) �FACES MEILAN LIU JUNE O'BRIEN As Meilan Liu begins her work at LU this September as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, she will also be preparing for the oral defense of her PhD thesis on Random Vibration of Shell Structures with Geometrical and Material Nonlinearities. Once she finishes her doctorate she is hoping to dig a little deeper into some of the interesting research areas she has uncovered. Born and raised in Guang Zhou, China, (about 200 miles northwest of Hong Kong), Professor Liu studied for her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Beijing. When she finished in 1984, she worked for two years as an Assistant Engineer at the Guang Zhou Institute of Iron and Steel and then spent three years as a University teacher at Guang Dong Institute of Technology. She first visited Canada as a visiting scholar at the University of Western Ontario in London and, after one year, was accepted into the Doctorate program at the University. All the while her family (husband Dawen who has a Master's degree in Engineering and their five-year old son, Jeff) remained in China and only joined Meilan last August after a long separation. Professor Liu will be teaching two courses this fall: Mechanical Engineering Design 1 and Mechanics of Solids. LENA WHITE London. She has been associated with LU since 1974 when she started working as a Clinical Teacher for the School of Nursing. When the Native Nurses Entry program began in 1989 June was asked to teach two of its courses: Communications for Native Students and Professional Orientation for Native Nursing Students. Since last September, she has been working as Coordinator of the Program on an interim basis. By the time funding for the program had been secured and the job was advertized, June realized she truly enjoyed the job, and applied for the position. In her other life - the one off campus - June likes to read and to garden and she serves on the Board of Directors of Wequedong Lodge. She and her husband have two daughters. HELEN SMITH History and English have been the driving forces in Dr. Helen Smith's academic life. After completing an HBA at Lakehead University, Helen left her home town to do a Bachelor of Education and Master's degree in History at the University of Toronto. She then completed her Master's degree in Education at O.1.S.E. (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) and went on to do a Ph.D. at the same institution. Her dissertation: ·A History of Menstrual Symbolism and its use in the Knowledge Quesr. Hired as an Assistant Professor in the Department of History last September, Helen spent the past year working with Professor Pam Wakewich in delivering the Women's Studies Program - a popular choice judging from the 250 students Helen faced on the first day of the introduction course! She has developed the first Women's History course at LU called ·canadian Women in Historical Perspective· and her goal in the coming months is to develop a course on European Women's History. Lena White has long been interested in teaching Native languages, and over the course of her 17-year career has been instrumental in preparing some of the teaching materials that are now used to train teachers. In 1981 she began teaching at LU with the Native Language Instructor's program. Now that she is Co-ordinator, she will continue to teach some of the courses as well as administer the program, supervise practica, co-ordinate activities, hire faculty, schedule courses and conduct research. Lena, who has a Master's degree from York University in Environmental Studies (Languages and Culture), is familiar with Thunder Bay having spent many summers here. Originally from ,,., Wikwemikong, Manitoulin Island, she is in the process of moving to Thunder Bay from Sudbury. She has two grown sons, Tom and Stanford, who live on Walpole Island in Southern Ontario. - AGORA If familiarity with LU's Native Nurses Entry Program is part of the criteria for the job of Co-ordinator, then June O'Brien is certainly well qualified. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, June is a Registered Nurse who took her RN at McKellar Hospital and then went on to to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing specializing in Education from the University of Western Ontario in 5 September 1993 �APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, PEOPLE SWEDISH RESEARCHERS VISIT LU A four-member team of plant ecologists from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Umea, Sweden, visited Thunder Bay last April. Dr. Olle Zackrisson, Professor and Head of Forest Ecology Department. and his team share similar research interests with Dr. Azim Mallik of LU's Biology Department. In May, 1992, Dr. Mallik visited Dr. Zackrisson's lab at Umea and his field sites in northern Sweden with partial financial support from the Canadian-Swedish Association and The Centre for Northern Studies, Lakehead University. A return visit from the Swedish ecologists this year has certainly increased the collaboration between the two universities. While in Thunder Bay, the visitors were shown Dr. Mallik's research sites in Greenwood Lake Old Growth Forest, the Thunder Bay spacing trial and the adjacent areas of ecological interests. Dr. Willard Carmean and Dr. Reno Pulkki of the School of Forestry accompanied them on the field trips. After completing their visit, the Swedish researchers went for a ~eek-long visit to Newfoundland with Dr. Mallik. During that time. they were shown the various Kalmia-black spruce research sites of Dr. Mallik's which were spread over the island. The Swedish team was alarmed by the extensive spread of Kalmia and its adverse impact on black spruce regeneration in Newfoundland. A similar forest regeneration problem is caused by another understorey species. Empetrum hermaphorditum, in northern Sweden. There is a potential for a long-term transAtlantic research collaboration on tree-shrub interactions in boreal forests between Lakehead and Umea. A joint research proposal will be submitted to the Swedish Academy of Science for funding. - Dr. A. U. Mallik, Assistant Professor, Biology Dr. Murray Lankester of the Biology Department was presented with the "Distinguished Moose Biologist· Award at the 29th Annual North American Moose Conference held at the Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, in May, 1993. Dr. Lankester was recognized for his research contributions to the field of moose health and for services to the Journal Alces. Murray is surrounded by wellwishers and former recipients of the Award. ) I Or. G.H. Sedahmed (in front) from the University of Alexandria, Egypt, visited Lakehead University this summer to work with Dr. I. Nirdosh of the Department of Chemical Engineering. NEW ELECTRODES FOR ELECTRO-CHEMICAL REACTORS I had never heard of Electrochemical engineering until I spent a morning with Dr. I. Nirdosh and Dr. G.H. Sedahmed, a visiting professor from the University of Alexandria in Egypt who was in Thunder Bay this summer. This was Dr. Sedahmed's second visit to LU in three years. Dr. Sedahmed explained that electrochemical engineering is the science which deals with the production of useful products through chemical reactions induced by electricity. Electrochemical techniques are useful in many ways. They are used to control water pollution by removing toxic and precious metals from industrial effluents (the recovered metals making the process cost efficient); to control air pollution by removing toxic gases such as sulphur dioxide from the stack gases; and to combat the problem of corrosion of metal structures that causes enormous losses to industry and society. Scientists in this field are working hard to perfect a viable technology for producing hydrogen from water. Hydrogen is considered the fuel of the future when fossil fuels dry up. Also. it produces only water on ignition and is therefore environmentfriendly. This science, though still in its infant stage, is increasing in popularity and practise. Dr. Sedahmed and Dr. Nirdosh are currently studying the factors affecting the rate of production in the electrochemical industry, and hope to be able to increase the efficiency of the process by modifying the shape and structure of the electrodes used in the process. This will make the process more energy efficient. _ Mark Tilbury ) Mark Tilbury is a 4th year Honours Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Human Resource Management. He was hired on a SEED grant this summer to work for the Department of External Relations as a Communications Assistant. 6 AGORA September 1993 �APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, PEOPLE FACULTY PROMOTIONS At their meeting on May 28, 1993, The Board of Governors of Lakehead University approved the following appointments: To the Rank of Professor: Faculty of Arts and Science Dr. R. Dilley, Department of Geography Dr. J. Forbes, Department of English Dr. D. Morris. Department of Biology/Forestry/CNS Dr. S. R. MacGillivray, Department of English Faculty of Professional Studies Dr. B. Dadgostar, School of Business Administration Dr. M. C. Courtland, School of Education Dr. J. Crossman. School of Physical Education & Athletics To the Rank of Associate Professor: C Faculty of Arts and Science Dr. M. Bombin, Department of Anthropology Dr. C. Southcott, Department of Sociology Dr. G. Carruthers, Department of Music Dr. T. Dunk, Department of Sociology/CNS Dr. B. O'Connor, Department of Psychology Dr. S. Hamilton, Department of Anthropology Dr. W. Jankowski, Department of Economics Dr. X. Li, Department of Mathematical Sciences Faculty of Professional Studies Professor J. de Cangas, School of Nursing Dr. J. O'Meara, School of Education Dr. M. McPherson, School of Physical Education & Athletics Professor E. Diem, School of Nursing To the Rank of Assistant Professor: Faculty of Arts and Science Professor D. Martin, Department of Chemistry Buddy, can you spare a Computer? C David Hare. the Manager of Residence, has put out a request on campus for old IBM/PC compatible computers in any condition. He is planning to set up a computer lab to make it easier for students who live in Residence to work on assignments. So far he's received three computers and is hoping for seven more. The lab will be for assignments only (no games) and will be set up in Bartley Residence. If you can help out, contact David Hare at ext. 8512. AGORA IN MEMORIAM: SEAN CALJOUW The Leaming Assistance Centre staff has fond memories of Sean - of his zest for life, his keen interest in so many topics. his trying to remain "within the speed limit' in his power wheelchair. and his interest in improving the accessibility of the campus for all persons with disabilities. Sean had muscular dystrophy. He died at home on Thursday, August 26, 1993. In the fall of 1990, Sean took part in a presentation to Campus Development. helping them to understand the needs of people with disabilities by describing his typical day on campus. In the summer of 1992, as part of a Ministry Summer Experience program, Sean worked for the Special Needs Office of the Learning Assistance Centre. Through his efforts, the Office produced the Report on Physical Assessibility at Lakehead University. The survey provides information to incoming students and serves as an awareness tool for short and longterm planning. His interests also included the Student Union's Disabled Students' Action Committee. Most recenUy, he joined David Hare, Manager, Residence and Conference Services and Geraldine White, Co-ordinator. Leaming Assistance Centre, on a wheelchair-accessiblitiy audit of the Avila Centre so that problem areas could be identified for future planning. Sean began at Lakehead in Engineering in 1989 and switched to Computer Science in 1991. He will be missed at Lakehead University. INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE During its review of the By-Laws several years ago, the Board of Governors took the lead in resolving that inclusive language would be used in all Board documents and correspondence. Last autumn, the Senate of the University accepted the Lakehead University Strategic Plan, 1992-93 which included a recommendation that the University adopt inclusive language in discourse and publications, specifically that the head of a department or committee be designated as Chair. In the recently concluded negotiations, the Lakehead University Faculty Association and the Board of Governors agreed to a contractual language change of Chairman to Chair. All academic and administrative departments have been requested to review forms and publications, and make the amendment to Chair when the next printing occurs. In principle, the conversion to inclusive language is now complete across all areas of the University. I am requesting your cooperation in implementing this commitment. - R. G. Rosehart September 1993 �RESEARCH NEWS TOP TIPS FOR GETTING GRANTS 5. Be succinct. More is not better. Dr. Muzio estimates his committee members read an average of 100 pages of application material each day from October to February in preparation for NSERC's February adjudication. By and large, grant application reviewers state that research submissions are of high quality. However, they point to several recurring problems that cause reviewer frustration and frequently result in applicants receiving less funding than requested or being rejected. 6. Avoid ambiguities. Fuzzy objectives are easy to spot, says Dr. Muzio. If objectives, which become the basis for assessing the progress of a project, are too vague or general, the reviewers will have no way of accurately assessing progress. They may choose not to support a project on which they cannot monitor progress. Moreover, says Steve Calvert, professor of oceanography at the University of British Columbia and NSERC group chair, reviewers should not have to second guess the intent of a research proposal. 'They'll guess wrong as often as they guess right.' Here's what the experts consider their top 10 tips for good grantsmanship. 7. Package the application material well. It is absolutely vital to format the application to be easy to read. Choose a dark, clear typeface and use headings to show the logical progression through the application. Have reasonable margins and break up the text into paragraphs. ·11 is an illusion to think that all white space must be filled," Dr. Muzio points out. "Remember that humans will be reading the material.' 1. Read the application form and take it seriously. "Do what the application form asks you to do and in that order," counsels Jon Muzio, University of Victoria computer science professor and NSERC group chair. "Committee members who have to spend substantial time sorting out an application tend to get annoyed and suspicious.· Lewis Slotin, director of programs at the Medical Research Council. recalls one applicant who sent a video tape with his application. ·11 (the video) was not well done and contained nothing that made it a useful addition to the standard application. The reviewers simply thought the applicant was using it (the video tape) as a way around the page limit.' 8. Be honest. Use the application to explain any interruptions or delays in the research progress. be they medical or maternity. Dr. Calvert recalls a case one of his committees reviewed in the 1993 adjudication. 'The committee adjusted the grant in favour of the applicant even though ill health had delayed the researcher's progress.' 2. Pay attention to the granting objectives and criteria. Agencies that fund Canadian historical research won't take a second look at your whale biorhythms project. 3. Write clearly. Long sentences, complex phraseology and jargon do not reflect scholarship. Indeed, Dr. Muzio says he has seen some applicants penalized for their lack of ability to communicate clearly. 9. Have your application critically reviewed by colleagues. This recommendation is especially important for new researchers and first-time applicants. 'Capitalize on the experience of your colleagues," suggests Dr. Slotin. He notes that the four Canadian medical schools which have established formal, pre-submission reviews of grant applications have higher success rates than those without in-house reviews. 4. Don't trust your computer spell checker. Use a dictionary. Barb Davies, a professor at the University of Ottawa's school of nursing, recalls reviewing one application in which the word 'lung' was misspelled as 'lunch' several times. "You can imagine what the review committee did with that application," she says. Adds Dr. Slatin, "If you can't get the spelling right. how are you going to get the research right?' 10. Spend time on the application. Dr. Muzio, a longtime NSERC reviewer, maintains that reviewers can tell when an application has been pulled together hurriedly at last minute. And, according to University of Calgary zoology professor Ellie Prepas, poorly prepared applications are often turned down. Above all, don't get discouraged. 'Make the strongest case you can,· says SSHRC's Ms Lee, •and keep trying.· 8 AGORA September 1993 �RESEARCH NEWS IMPORTANT FALL RESEARCH DEADLINES TO REMEMBER With fall in sight, many researchers will soon be preparing their grant applications. Forms and guidebooks can be obtained by contacting the Research Office. To facilitate processing of applications this year, the Research Office is requesting that LU researchers attempt to meet the internal deadline dates (IDD) for external NSERC and SSHRC applications only. NSERC DEADLINES INTERNAL EXTERNAL September 15 October 1 - Major Equipment ($150,001 to $325,000) and installations {more than $325,000) - All Infrastructure October 1 October 15 - First-time applicants for research grants - Applicants also applying to or already supported by MRC and SSHRC October 15 November 1 - Research grants except those to be submitted by October 15 - Equipment Grants {$7,001 to $150,000) - Conference Grants C SSHRC DEADLINES INTERNAL EXTERNAL October 1 October 15 - Research Grants - Strategic Grants LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE DEADLINES C September 15 - Conference Travel {SSHRC/NSERC) - Research Travel {NSERC) September 30 - Infrastructure Fund {SSHRC/NSERC) - Research Development Fund - New Initiative Fund October 12 - Research Projects {SSHRC/NSERC) - Visiting Scholar (SSHRC/NSERC) All new applicants are encouraged to meet with Anne Klymenko. Research Officer. prior to writing any grant applications. The Research Office can provide a multitude of resources to facilitate the grant writing process. 9 AGORA September 1993 �FORUM ·assist the client in applying the system to their business. Referrals to professional accounting firms may occur where certain factors would indicate the need for more detailed accounting assistance. SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANTS DEMONSTRATE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT When provincial funding for the Lakehead University Small Business Consulting Service was cancelled this year, LU business students decided to go it alone and take responsiblitity for a summertime operation that provided two full-time and 12 part-time positions for LU students. J) Q. Whal has been the single biggest concern that entrepreneurs have brought to you? A. This summer, how to present a business plan lo potential investors or creditors in a professional manner has been a large part of our business. Markel research is another major need expressed by clients. Often basic information is in the hands of the entrepreneur and we provide additional research to fill in the gaps. David Heald has a BA in Psychology and a Diploma in Industrial Relations and assists individuals with developmental handicaps find community-based employment. The Small Business Consulting Service will continue to operate throughout the school year. For information contact Mike Mannisto at 343-8660 or Fax 343-8443. David Heald interviewed Manager Michael Mannisto (back) and Consultant James Undsay (front), two fourth-year Commerce students who worked full-time for the Service, at their office on campus at the School of Business Administration LAKEHEAD ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION GROUP Despite these times of economic austerity, there are bright spots that point to a future in which we will have risen to the current challenges and created a better tomorrow. One such bright spot is the agreement that was reached between Q. What types of businesses have sought help from Lakehead University and the Lakehead Environmental Action your service? Group. The signing of the agreement last spring marked the A. The largest segment of our business this summer culmination of a six-month 'discovery' period in which the has been from the tourism industry. Other areas include environmental coalition, with the support of Lakehead's municipal, government. and educational institutions; non-profit Department of Research and Graduate Studies, established agencies; research groups; and retail outlets. itself as a credible organization for the development and implementation of a Green Plan for Thunder Bay. Q. Can you provide assistance with market research? As a result of several grants that it has succeeded in A. Our service can provide two areas of assistance attracting, the Lakehead Environmental Action Group has a with respect to market research. We will provide a clientadministered model of market research. This process involves mandate to develop a Community Action Plan (Green Plan) for Thunder Bay, plus Action Plans that will relate to specific areas a consultation with our client which results in a "how to' lesson such as energy and water conservation, waste reduction and for those who want to conduct their own research. Levels of green space (i.e. biodiversity) enhancement. assistance can be negotiated to include more or less help The group's mandate involves the development of depending upon the client's needs. baseline data about energy use. water use, waste generation, We also offer process consulting which is client-centred and ecological biodiversity in Thunder Bay. Several members and includes the client in the development of the survey. Our of the university community, including Dr. Ken Deacon service then administers the survey and analyzes the data. (Biology), Prof. Mary Ellen MacCallum (Geography), Dr. Connie Nelson (Research and Graduate Studies), Dr. Martin Q. How much money would a new business seeking Oosterveld (Engineering), and Dr. Urned Panu (Engineering) your assistance have to spend for your services? are involved in research and planning. This represents a A. We offer a free consultation service where a unique opportunity for the University to interact with the larger complete evaluation of the client's needs is prepared. We will community of Thunder Bay, demonstrating its expertise and then submit a proposal identifying specific actions to be taken contribution to community life. by our service. Both the client's role and our 'role along with Later stages will involve direct participation by a wide time and cost projections are included. The client can then range of citizens in implementing the plan. The Lakehead negotiate for more or less of the actions we have proposed to Environmental Action Group will be developing projects achieve a greater or lesser cost. through the fall. For more information. call Hu Macdonald at Q. Can you help with accounting system development? 346-7723, or drop in to see him in Black Shack 102. A. We will normally set up an accounting system and O r Prof. Mary Ellen Maccallum The following is an excerpt from an article slated for the Nor'Wester Magazine. 1 AGORA September 1993 _J �NEWS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES Staff Fund Just a reminder that our Staff Fund sends flowers or fruit baskets to help cheer up participating employees who are sick, and flowers (or donations to a favourite charity) in cases of bereavement. $1.00 per month is deducted from participating employees. If you would like to join, just call Human Resources at ext. 8334. Also, remember to notify us if you know of someone who is sick or has had a death in the immediate family. You are our connection to the University community! New Employees September is the start of another busy school year, and many departments will be hiring part-time employees. To ensure that employees are paid prompUy, a Staff Information Form must be property completed by the hiring department and forwarded to Human Resources. All new employees are required to sign-on in Human Resources. Until both processes are completed, employDid You Know that the audio and video cassette library in ees will not be paid. Ifyou have any questions about the procedure, Human Resources is being well used by staff. Drop in and see what please contact Human Resources·at ext. 8334. cassettes are available! OFFICE COMFORT: SIMPLE SOLUTIONS My friend and co-worker, Barb, complained to me last year that the 'ergonomic chair' which she had purchased for her office at a princely sum of $425, did not seem to be very comfortable. (I hasten to note that this was in my "former life' as a Ministry civil servant - we did have money in those not-so-long-ago days for office furnishings.) On examination of the suspect chair, it was quickly noted that it had a major manufacturing defect which forced Barb's upper torso neaUy forward. C Not only that, the chair, with all its dials and levers, had never been property adjusted to Barb's frame. The seat pan was tilted far back - no doubt, to prevent her being forced off the chair by the defective back rest. The seat was so high that her legs dangled, though it did allow her to get a firm leg lock on the pedestal to prevent her always imminent ejection from the chair. In retrospect, I suppose the chair was adjusted to Barb's circumstances, but certainly not to her advantage.That problem, and other ·real life" situations have taught me a few things about comfort in the office: 1. Expensive does not necessarily mean effective. 2. 'Ergonomic' products, like 'cholesterol free' ones. are to be approached with some degree of skepticism. 3. Because it's adjustable doesn't mean it will be adjusted. 4. Never underestimate individual tolerance for discomfort. (Because you don't hear a complaint doesn't mean that there isn't a reason for one.) I now use those four principles to guide me when I hear concerns voiced about office comfort particularly at computer work stations. They form the basis for some simple solutions. NEXT MONTH: Office Comfort: Simple Solutions - Making Adjustments What is Nepotism? Benefits Update Human Resources has recenUy received inquiries regarding nepotism. The University Policy on Employment Practices states that "In no instance should relations be employed in the same department in the relative positions ofemployee and supervisor'. As we reported last month, you can now read about your benefits on LUCI. Under the 'Human Resources· directory are listings for benefits for each employee union or group. The individual benefit files are the same as the coloured pages you received in your benefits folder. The most updated version will always appear on LUCI. If you have any questions, contact Human Resources at ext. 8334. Tuition Waiver Quote of the Month All full-time employees taking advantage of free tuition must complete a Tuition Waiver form. These forms are available from the Finance Office (Accounts). Tuition Waiver forms should be taken directly to Accounts during the registration process. Of all the things you wear. your expression is the most important. 11 AGORA September 1993 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity In the Campus Calendar, please call Betty Hygaard at the lnfonnation Office at 343-8300 or mail your infonnation to Avila Centre. Deadline for the October Agora is September 10, 1993. SEPTEMBER Monday, 13 Open House LU Instrumentation Laboratory at UC0001 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm There will be presentations by University researchers following Opening Remarks by Dr. Rosehart at 9:30 a.m. All Students, Graduate Students, Faculty and Staff are Welcome. Refreshments will be served. For further information contact Allan MacKenzie at x 8294 or the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Monday, 13 Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting Little Dining Room 7:30 pm Thursday, 16 Annual Meeting of the LU Board of Governors 4:00 pm Senate Chambers Friday, 17 LU Board of Governors Meeting 12:30 pm Senate Chambers Sunday, 19 Terry Fox Run 10:00 am to 2:00 pm St. Ignatius High School This year's run is dedicated to the late Frank Schaller, a graduate of LU, who passed away on Feb. 19, 1993, as a result of a malignant brain tumor. Pledge forms can be picked up at the Canadian Cancer Society, 845 May St. N., 623-3544 Monday, 27 Senate Meeting 9:30 am Senate Chambers AGORA Second Annual Tuesday,28 Dept. of English Lecture Series: 'Rorty Resartus: A Post-Modern Clothes Philosophy' - Lecture by Dr. 0. Rabb, 7:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge. Coffee and Refreshments will be served. CORNWALL CONCERT SERIES September 21, Dinos Constantinides, violin: Joy Fahrenbruck, piano October 5, Monica Whicher, soprano: Heather Morrison, piano All concerts are held at the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, Music and Visual Arts Centre at 12:30 pm. Single tickets for all concerts are $7.00 (regular) and $5.00 (students/seniors). REDRESSING THE IMBALANCE: HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES IN RURALAND NORTHERN COMMUNITIES October 21-24, 1993 Lakehead University For Information contact Jean Engholm 343-2134 Recapture the Pride ... Remember the Promise at Jfomecoming 1Yeekena OCTOBER 22-24, 1993 For Information call 343-8155 John Zanatta Alumni Basketball Games October 16 Women: 6:30 p.m. Men: 8:30 p.m. LU Thunderdome SPECIAL NEEDS AWARENESS DAYS J Sept. 27, The Agency Fair Sept. 28, Access Day: An opportunity for students and faculty to experience a disability and the barriers that persons encounter on our campus. Wheelchairs and dark glasses will be available. Sept. 29: Wrap Up Breakfast: To conclude there will be a buffet breakfast with guest speakers. Everyone is invited to attend. Please RSVP by Sept. 7 to Terry Robinson or Krista Ditchfield at 343.:S259 or fax 343-8598 A GORA The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff. local government. media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993-09 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Avila Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/bb05ced4e349ed27a1f229fcea554eaf.pdf 81b3c37ba4e133aa615668f0478d8740 PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD C UNIVERSITY Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada G R "A GREAT NORTHERNER GONE" Chancellor Emeritus Robert James Prettie dies Technology. In 1967, Mr. Prettie served as Chairman of the University's building fund drive, and it was largely through his efforts and those of John N. Paterson, both of whom took about a month off from their own busy schedules to stump the country in search of funds, that more than $3.5 million was raised during the ea~y campaign. It was through the outstanding efforts of people like Robert Prettie that the Ontario Government was convinced that northern Ontario needed a university. Robert Prettie was Chairman of the Board of Governors at Lakehead University from 1971 to 1973. In May 1978 he received the first honorary Doctorate of Commerce ever bestowed at Lakehead. In 1980 he was installed as the second Chancellor, after Norman Paterson, and served two consecutive 3-year terms, retiring from his post in 1986. President Bob Rosehart said '"'!e have lost a great northerner, a pioneer entrepreneur and a friend". An extremely active member of the community, Prettie served as chairman or president of such organizations as the Northern Development committee of the Robert J. Prettie, 85, passed away Ontario Economic Council, the ~unday, Oct?ber 3, 1992 after a lengthy Ontario Forest Industries Associa1llness. Born mGuelph, Ontario and tion, the Port Arthur Chamber of educ~te~ in _Alberta, Prettie began his long Commerce, the Northwestern ~nd d1stmgu1shed career in the Lakehead Ontario Development Association, in 19_35, the year he was appointed Thunder Bay Country Club and a Pres1~ent of N?~hern _Wood Preservers great many local and regional Civic Ltd_. His_assocIatIon with Lakehead associations. Mr. Prettie leaves his Urnv~rs1ty dates back to 1962 when he wife Laura (Foot), two daughters was first elected a Governor of the and six grandchildren. Lakehead College of Arts, Science and ===========~ Volume 9, Number 8 October 1992 NAPE - off and running An emotional traditional drumming and sweet grass ceremony lead by Dr. Richard Lyons !aunched Ontario's first Native Access to Engineering Pr?gra_m (NAP_E). This new programwill not only make It a little easier for native students to enter engine~ring but is also a vital step in Native education and along the road to First Nations' self· sufficiency. The engineering program is the first ever for an Ontario university. It is not a coincidence the uni~ersity is Lakehe~d, which now has the largest Native student body mCanada with approximately 430 students. "There is a need for science-oriented training," said Alfred Linklater, Director of Education for the Assembly of First Nations. "Our communities will need eng~neers to prosper and develop." According to Dr. Gary Locker, Director of the School of En_gin~ering, NAPE was designed over a two-year penod mclose cooperation with several Native o~ganizations, including tribal authorities, community groups and local elders. Students first take a si~-week ori~ntation program of introductory courses mmath, science, communications, and Continued on page 11 In this issue: Hearts for Life..........................3 Many ways to give....................8 "Yes-No-Ma be So" ............... 10 �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT Dr. Bob Rosehart Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Robert J. Prettie, Chancellor of Lakehead University from 1980 to 1986 died Sunday, October 4, 1992. Bob was truly one of the originals at Lakehead University and was directly involved in the initial corporate fund-raising in the 1960's that convinced the government of the day to provide funding for the Oliver Road campus. He was a very personable individual who had a great zest for life. He was a dedicated reader of the "Agora" and never lost interest in the happenings at Lakehead University. Condolences to the Prettie family from your many friends at LU. Enrolment '92 Although we were expecting a new record enrolment of just over 5,000 students, our actual intake is just over 5,350 full-time students. Lakehead and York Universities were the only institutions with significant first-year growth. Most of the remaining Ontario institutions declined either by choice or student preference with the total year one system being down 1.2%. The increased enrolment resulted in numerous scheduling changes but the feedback has been generally positive about the way in which the additional enrolment has been handled. It is clear that our sessional teaching budgets are going up as well as some other limited budget items. I would anticipate that when the Task Force on Funding reviews our current budget, while we may have made some ground on the cumulated deficit, budgets will continue to be extremely tight. Five provinces, including Ontario, have now instituted university restructuring initiatives driven by perceptions of future societal needs and the current and project fiscal realities. I expect, from an enrolment perspective, we have more or less peaked. dence project. To date approximately $370,000 of the $500,000 objective within the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign has been raised. Associated with this project, is the Alumni House Complex. $250,000 has been pledged and will be raised through an upcoming capital ask of the Alumni membership. In the next few months we expect to begin conceptualizing the design and location of the facility. National Student Day - October 21 This year, October 21 , 1992 has been designated National Student Day by the Canadian Federation of Students. The day is featured to protest the continually deteriorating financial support for postsecondary education by the Federal and Ontario Governments. In Thunder Bay, Lakehead University's students are going to participate in a rally at the O.S.A.P. Office in the afternoon between 1:30 and 4:00 p.m. Although classes and scheduled tests are not to be cancelled, we would appreciate any accommodations that could be made to allow maximum participation in this public activity. We would also encourage you to come down to the O.S.A.P. Office to hear the speeches. Remember, we are all in this together. Early Retirement Incentive for Staff Recently approved is a one-time only universally accessible (for those between 60-64.5 years on December 31, 1992) earty retirement program for staff. The sign-up period is November 1 to December 31 , 1992 and, if you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please see Bill Bragnalo. Ontario Graduate Scholarship Programme This past year, the following Lakehead University faculty members participated in the adjudication process for the 92/93 Scholarships: R. Holmes, English B. Muirhead, History C. Southcott, Sociology I. Newhouse, Physical Education M. C. Courtland, Education (Chair) A. Macdonald, Biology P. Fralick, Geology W. Sears, Physics On behalf of the O.G.S. Selection Board, I would like to recognize the commitment of the above to a programme that encourages scholarly excellence across the Province. Congratulations 1. Safety First - 120 days and counting. With the winter session just around the corner - take extra care on paths and walkways. Please note and us the new safety rails at the entrance of the Chancellor Paterson Library. 2. L.UJConfederation College 2nd Annual Great Canoe Challenge Apparently, their boat won by a hair! For next year, we will install a high-tech laser system to ensure no doubt about the true winner. Halliday Hall There's always next year! Fundraising continues to go very well for the Halliday Hall - Fellowship Resi- Alarge audience of first year students cheer on the LU and College teams during the Second Annual Canoe Challenge at Lake Tamblyn. Confederation College won by a stroke. 2 AGORA October 1992 �AROUND CAMPUS Tony Seuret Named Chair of the Board of Governors Hamilton To Study High Falls Power Project It seems appropriate that one of the first duties of the new Chairman of the Board was to meet members of the first year Business Administration class. 25 years ago Tony Seuret began his teaching career at Lakehead University in the School of Business. He served as Director for three years and when he left in 1977, began a 15 year term on the Board of Governors where he served on every committee. Seuret takes over the Chair from Robert Paterson who has been on the Board for 9 years and will serve another term. A graduate of the University of Western, he earned a BA and Master of Business Administration (Hons) '68, coming directly to LU for his first teaching position. When he left the University, he joined Thunder Bay Television where is currently Vice-President and General Manager. An avid collector of local art and supporter of developing artists, the Montreal-born Seuret says he also acquired some northern tastes and likes to occasionally wet a line. "Fish are quite safe where I fish," he claims. His extremely busy schedule with television and the duties of Board Chair is offset "by living on an island on Lake Superior in wonderful solitude." Lakehead University archaeologist Scott Hamilton will study the High Falls power project near Beardmore to see what can be done with an ancient native burial site that was unearthed in mid-September. Hamilton found the bones in an area that the Poplar Point Indian band says is a sacred burial ground. He confirmed that the area contains pre-historic unmarked graves. Under the Cemeteries Act, an archaeological study of the area is needed to determine the origin of the burial site. The Ministry of Natural Resources will pay for the five-day probe and once the study is completed Hamilton will file preliminary recommendations to the Cemeteries Branch of the . _ __ 1 _ _ __ _ ____J Audrey Mclaughlin On Campus Federal NOP leader Audrey McLaughlin visited Lakehead University on October 2. Speaking to a large audience, McLaughlin called for Canadians to educate themselves about the new constitutional accord. "In the next few weeks people are going to hear more about the constitution than they wanted to in their whole lives. I hope people take the time to read the accord and listen to some debate." McLaughlin believes that she can fully support the new accord without reservation. She likes the social and economic union outlined in the text, saying it shows the vision, goals and common values all Canadians hold. 'There are real achievements in the accord. It's not the end. It's a living document and can be changed as the decades go on and long after we're all gone." See page 4 for a list of further on-campus discussions concerning the Referendum. AGORA Nursing Professors and Community Health Workers develop Hearts For Life program A community-wide two year program to promote heart health to Thunder Bay residents was initiated by Lakehead University researchers in partnership with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation. The education program, speaheaded by School of Nursing professors Dr. Darlene Steven and Professor Rhonda Kirk-Gardner, is designed for early identification of those men and between between ages 20 and 64 at risk of developing heart disease. It will provide for lifestyle changes for those at risk which will be determined by a Coronary Risk Profile. Dr. Stevens says "the program is tailored for small group demonstration, with the goal of encouraging consumer and corporate groups to access it. When you are talking about increasing the awareness of risk factors associated with heart disease, such as diet, smoking, stress, weight and exercise, we believe that people will be motivated to change their lifestyle". The Public Health Nurse eductors plan to conduct eeducational sessions and LU researchers will monitor and evaluate the program. Funding for the project was granted by the Ontario Ministry of Health, Health Promotion Grants program. For a group booking call 625-5900. President Bob Rosehart gives his support to the Hearts for Life program. Professor Rhonda Kirk-Gardner, left, and Dr. Darlene Steven, far right, get Shelley Wark-Martyn, Minister of Revenue, interested in the new program and promise to send the information kits to her conStituency office. Around Campus continued on page 6 3 October 1992 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY What Number Should I Call? For more information about any of the services offered by the Lakehead University Library, please contact the Information Desk at 343-8302. Have you ever wondered which department in the library can answer your specific request? Some often asked questions (and how to find out more information) are: Can the general public borrow books from the library? Call the Circulation Department at 343-8137. m How can I arrange a tour of the library? - Call the Orientation Librarian, 343-8147. m I need overhead transparencies for a presentation... Call Photocopy Services, 343-8296. m How can I get an article from a journal to which the library does not subscribe?- Call Interlibrary Loans, 343-8135. _m Is there an easy way to search Psychological Abstracts? What is CD-ROM? - Call the Search Services Librarian, 343-8129. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm m Remote Access To The Online Catalogue provides up-Iodate information on the holdings of The Chancellor Paterson Library and the Education Library. The Online Catalogue can be searched from location on campus as well as off campus with the appropriate communications software and a microcomputer with a modem. For more information about accessing and searching the Online Catalogue, pick up a brochure at the Information Desk on the Main Floor of The Chancellor Paterson Library. Task Force On University Accountability Silent Words The provincial Task Force on University Accountability met by Ruby Slipperjack Lakehead University officials recently to discuss ways of making Ruby Slipperjack, Acting Coordinator of the Native Teacher Education Program recently launched her new book Silent Words, at the Lakehead University Alumni Bookstore. Slipperjack is currently working towards a Maste(s degree in Education at LU and received her B.A. in History in 1988 and Bachelor of .___ _ _ _ _____. Education in1989. Slipperjack is an Ojibwa from the Fort Hope Indian Band in Ontario. She has retained much of the traditional religion and heritage of her people, all of which inform her writing. Her first novel, Honour the Sun, about a young girl growing up in a tiny Ojibwa community in Northern Ontario, earned rave reviews and is widely used in schools. Set in northwestern Ontario in the 1960s, Silent Words tells the story of a young Native boy and his journey of self-discovery. Danny's life is a daily struggle for survival. He runs away from a violent and abusive situation, and on his own, finds his way through a series of Native communities along the CN mainline. Various people take the boy in for a time, including a family with other children, an elderly couple, a boy and his father, a young bachelor and a wise old man. Through his travels and encounters, Danny learns about himself and the world he lives in. Silent Words offers an intimate view of Native communities and their values: being nonjudgemental, open and accepting, sharing with others, and respecting elders. Danny starts his journey without an understanding of his Native background, thus allowing readers to experience and learn with him as he undertakes his quest for selfknowledge and ultimate reunion with his father. The language of the novel is simple and accessible, and yet richly evocative ofthe flavour of northern Native life. Ruby Slipperjack writes with great sensitivity about the people and places she knows, and It is her unique storytelling ability that provides the power and • insight inthe novel. She says, "I've been to all the places I write about. I know the smell, feel and texture ofthe earth I walk on. I belong to it." Slipperjack shows a remarkable abiltiy to convey with Englishwords, the subtle forms of non-verbal communication, the implied meanings, the silent words, that are an integral part of Native expression. universities more accountable for the money they spend. The committee is touring the province meeting individual university boards to find out how they can set up some kind of accountingreporting system to make sure the university and taxpayers get the most for their money. $2 billion in public funds are spent annually on universities and according to Task Force Chairman William Broadhurst, there has to be some accountablity to the public. Universities want to be consulted about expanded powers for the provincial auditor before final decisions are made The Task Force was created to hear their concerns. 4 AGORA EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE REFERENDUM • and morel WEDNESDAY· October 21 at 10:30 RC1001 . Speaker: Hon. Bud Wildman, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister Responsible for Native Affairs Secretariat. After the talk he will be at the Native Drop-in Centre at 11 :30 AM and then attend a "Yes" Committee Meeting in the Little Dining Room at noon. THURSDAY, October 22 at 2:30 pm in room RB 3044. Speaker: Hon. Richard Allen, Minister of Colleges and Universities and Skills Development (and former university history professor) will give a short presentation on his views on the Constitution followed by a·question and answer period. THURSDAY, October 22 at 7 pm in the Braun Building Room 1021. PANELISTS: Dr. Steve McBride, Dr. Gary Munro and Dr. Douglas West. Sponsored by the Department of Political Studies. FRIDAY, October 23 at 7:30 pm in the Nursing Building Room 1015. Speaker: Judy Rebick - President, National Action Committee on The Status of Women will be speaking on the Charlottetowne Accord and The Future of Child Care on Co-sponsored by : Northwestern Ontario Women's Decade Council, Lakehead University Student Union's Gender Issues Centre and Lakehead University Women's Studies and Political Studies. ALL SESSIONS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC October 1992 �FACES Lori Tuinstra Thomas Puk - Lori Tuinstra admits she's got one of the best offices on campus. She and the students currently enrolled in the Native Access Program for Engineering have moved into office space on the 5th floor of the library. The program, which had it's kick·off in late September, is designed to upgrade the education of native students wanting to enter the mainstream engineering program. Born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Lori moved to Sioux Lookout when she was 18 and came to Thunder Bay to attend Lakehead University. She graduated from LU in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree and in 1990 with Bachelor of Education degree. Since then she has "worked in a variety of labs around town, including the Cancer Clinic and has been teaching at city high schools." When she isn't at work Lori enjoys outdoor activities like camping, hiking and skiing. "My husband and I just bought a house so we have very little time for anything besides renovating." Tel. ext. 7710. Dr. Thomas Puk is new to the School of Education. An assistant professor, Puk was born in Oshawa, Ontario where he received his Masters and his Doctorate at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). He was an education officer for the Ministry of Education in Thunder Bay for three years before the opportunity to join Lakehead arose. "I enjoy the challenge of teaching," Puk says. He aslo doubts that he'll get bored with his job anytime soon. "There are too many things involved: teaching, research, writing, among others, for that to happen. Diversity adds to the pleasure of life." Puk enjoys rock climbing, running and other outdoor activities. He spends time in the summer as an outdoor consultant. He also writes music that's "tough to classify." Tel. ext. 871O. David Twynam Marla Peuramaki ·- 1 Assistant Professor G. David Twynam has been appointed one of three new facuity members in the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education at the University of New Brunswick and his Masters and Ph.D. at the University of Oregon. This is the first time Twynam has been in Thunder Bay and speaks highly of his first few experiences. ''The people have been friendly and helpful, the recreational opportunities are very good; overall, the quality of life here seems pretty good." He just finished a 13-day canoe trip with some students and professors. "It was 13 days of rain; the area was incredible and the students were very good. We had a great time." Twynam enjoys doing outdoor activities with his family as well as getting involved in community activities. Tel. ext. 8747. We finally have our Human Resources Officer in charge of Occupational Health and Safety. Marla Peuramaki comes to her new position from the Ministry of Natural Resources, where she developed a health and safety program. Her goals at LU include making our program more proactive; "I want to go from looking at accidents and trying to prevent them, to looking at the person in their environment, assessing stress, that sort of thing." Peuramaki was born and raised in Thunder Bay; in fact, she got her Forestry diploma and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Geography and Anthropology at Lakehead. In her spare time she enjoys weaving and making stained glass. Tel. ext. 8671 . Another Dr. in the House! Professor Robert Dilley successfully defended his Ph.D thesis at McMaster University. The 650-page thesis is entitled "Common Land and Agriculture Change in Cumberland 1700-1850". It is an historical geographical study of part of northern England, using a vast range of original documents to chart 150 years of change in landownership, crop raising, animal husbandry and especially the enclosure of the great expanses of open, commonlandwhichoncedominatedthelandscape. Dr. Dilley acknolwdges the support of his wife, Tina, and looks forward to his November graduation - even though held Friday the 13th. Whoops! In last month's write up about Dr. Medhat Rahim there were a few errors which deserve clarification. Dr. Rahim taught at the University of Alberta from 1977 to 1988 with only one year ('85) at the Frogg Lake Reserve. The editor has also learned how to spell Baghdad (his undergrad alma mater) and locate the University of the West Indies in Trinidad. Sorry for any inconvenience. 5 AGORA October 1992 �Around Campus continued from page 3 Toxic Cloud Thanks Ouptpost News Members of the University have been thanked by the Ministry of the Environment for their assistance in analyzing the Armstrong 'toxic cloud" samples in July. Mr. J.D. Stasiuk from the Laboratory and Utility Operations commented on '1he able assistance of Ain Raitsakas, Keith Pringnitz, Dr. Holah, and Allan McKenzie, who enabled us to provide a very fast initial response to this crisis while awaiting the results of other sophisticated but timeconsuming tests." The fast response was of immense importance to the Ministry of Natural Resources staff as well as the individuals directly involved, who were understandably concerned for their health. t>Starting October 5 there will be an "Express Lunch" set up in the mezzanine level of the Outpost. There will be soup, sandwiches, salads and a daily omelette. Payment is made at the Mezz Bar with the bartender. The customer is given a "chit" to present to the express lunch cook who will prepare your order. This will be available Monday through Friday from 11 :00 am to 2:00 pm. t>Pizza is now available in the Outpost sold whole or by the slice (only after 8:00 pm now). t> The Outpost presents "The Coffee Club" where you pay $6.00 for 11 cups of coffee - one cup free. Cornwall Concert Series Pianist Raymond Spasovski, who will be performing Prokofieff's Third Piano Concerto with the TBSO on October 29, will perform inthe Cornwall Series on October 27. Spasovski was a major prize winner in the Glory of Mozart International Piano Competition. Mr. Spasovski has performed throughout the world and in 1986 performed a seventeen-concert tour of New Zealand with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. A concert by one of the most popular duos from previous seasons, Peter Shackelton, clarinet, and Heather Morrison, piano, takes place on November 10, and is co-sponsored by the Thunder Bay branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association.The first half of the season is rounded out by a Canada Music Week Concert on November 24 by the Thunder Bay Chamber Players. The Thunder Bay Chamber Players comprises players from the TBSO and has the distinction of having played the very first Cornwall Concert on January 24, 1989. Finlandia Festival 75 Dinner Dance November 28, 1992 LU Radio Lakehead University Radio is celebrating its first anniversary! The radio station urges all departments to make use of our facility. Several times during the day public service announcements are made. These announcements could include upcoming events from service clubs or news from schools or departments. About six hours of the broadcasting day is devoted to spoken word shows. Last year, the Languages Department used the radio as a teaching tool. If you have any questions, please call Howie Harshaw, Production Coordinator at ext. 8882. Green Biz Kids get a Lesson in Forestry As part of orientation activities for first year business students, students planted over 500 spruce seedlings on campus with a little help from their friends in the School of Forestry. Despite the rain and mud, teams of students were given planting assistance from Gary Murchison, Richard Clarke, Steven Elliott, Gil Vanson, Don Barnes, Catherine Blachford, Mike Gluck, Peter Johnson and Mike Guitard. Aspecial fundraising Dinner has been organized for the proposed Chair of Finnish Studies at Lakehead University. lickets are $75.00 per person and black tie is optional. Dinner will be held at the Lakehead University cateteria. The menu will feature Finnish food, i.e. reindeer. Noted Canadian fashion designer, Peter Nygard will be the after dinner speaker.For more information contact any of the following between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm: Martti Tenander- 345-4783, Peter Makila - 345-3687, Seppo Paivalainen - 344-9161. Lakehead University and the Canadian Suomi Foundation have been raising funds towards the establishment of a permanent Chair of Finnish Studies at Lakehead University. The goal of one million dollars would fund the Chair in perpetuity. Approximately $310,000 has already been raised. City of Thunder Bay Lakehead University Residence Students Give Back PARKS AND RECREATION On September 22, LU Residence hosted a volunteer information night. Over20 local agencies were representedandover 150students attended the evening. Students were able to meet the volunteer administrators and find out how they're needed. Many students will volunteer this year and gain valuable experience. On September 27, residence hosted the second annual carnival to raise money for their fos~er child, Mat!f1e~~ Sithole. The weekend of October 3 was spent gathenng over 600 item~ for the Thunder Bay Food Bank and some residents assisted the CNIB in their annual United Way fundraising appeal. 6 AGORA October 1992 �RESEARCH NEWS LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ANIMAL CARE COMMITTEE The Lakehead University Animal Care Committee is a President's committee which was established in the early 1970's to ensure the ethical use of animals used in teaching and research. The Committee composition and Terms of Reference are governed by the Canadian Council on Animal Care and the Ministry of Agriculture's Animals for Research Act. The administrative office for the Committee is the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Under the present Terms of Reference, the Committee meets at specific times in September, December, February, April and July to review research protocols. The Committee's role is to ensure that all animal care and experimentation is conducted within the guidelines of the Canadian Council on Animal Care and the Ontario Animals for Research Act. Project forms must be completed for all animal use including research, teaching, testing and field studies. The forms may be.obtained from Kris Delorey, the Committee Coordinator, in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Project forms should be completed and submitted at least two weeks prior to the regularly scheduled meetings so that there is adequate time for the Committee to review the protocols. Researchers are invited to the meetings to discuss their protocols and may be accompanied by their honours/graduate students. Protocols are updated and reviewed on an annual basis under the guidelines of the Canadian Council on Animal Care. The present Committee composition includes the President, one animal user from the Department of Biology, one animal ,ser from the Departmem of Psychology, t CONTACT NUMBERS: Director: Dr. Connie Nelson Research Officer: Anne Klymenko Special Projects Officer: Kelly Morris Graduate Studies, Awards, Animal Care: Kris Delorey Research Secretary: Lynn Gollat one animal user from the School of Forestry, two non-animal users from the University, a community representative, and a local veterinarian. Each member serves a term of three years except the Chairman, whose term is reviewed annually, and the President, who is a permanent member. All animal research facilities are inspected several times each year by a veterinary inspector from the Animal Industry Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture. These unannounced site visits are made to ensure that the University is in accordance with all articles of the Animal Research Act. The Animal Care Committee also visits the facilities several times during the year. A resource library which includes publications and guidelines for the weltare and handling of animals is available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Faculty qnd·students using animals for research are encoura ed to use the libra ext. 8793 ext. 8223 ext. 8939 ext. 8785 ext. 8283 OCTOBER 1992 CREIGHTON CENTRE SEEKS RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS The William W. Creighton Youth Services provides detention, custody and community support services to Young Offenders in Northwestern Ontario. The Agency's special mandate is to serve youth between the ages of 12 to 15 years (Phase I). They strongly believe that the needs of adolescents are best served by the provision of positive, growth-oriented programming to help young offenders change the destructive behaviour that so concerns society. The Board and Management of the William Creighton Youth Services is committed to ongoing evaluation of service and programs for young offenders continued page 2 The 1992-93 Animal Care Committee. Back row clockwise: Dr. Alan Bowd, Dr. Bill Potter, Dr. K. Paul Satinder, Mrs. Carol Driben, Dr. Harold Cunmiing. Dr. Robert Omelja11iuk, Ms_ Kris Delorey, Dr. Dan Weeks. 1 Research News October 1992 �and the community. They have approached Lakehead University to explore research areas of common interest with the hope that future linkages would be forged. The Centre has already shown their willingness to collaborate with the University by establishing a Graduate Student Scholarship inthe amount of $2,500 for thesis topics related to young offenders or the Young Offenders Act. The Agency would now like to establish research links with faculty; some potential areas of interest to the agency are: 1) Sentencing patterns: Relationships to the offense; consistency of sentencing in various courts; significant variances related to cultural background, gender, age. 2) Progression of Offending: Relationships between age of the offender and severity of the offense. 3) Judicial Consistency: Degree of consistency 4) Recidivism: Patterns of reoffenses; proportion of youth in secure custody who have previously been in open custody, or other community residential programs. 5) Historical Analysis: Impact of the Young Offenders Act on service to youth in this community. 6) Effectiveness Studies: Follow with youth discharged from custody; Is there benefit to young offender being detained in facilities in a community setting in their home area. 7) Physical Environment: Impact of building design on program effectiveness in detention/custody. The William W. Creighton Youth Services welcomes other suggestions for research related to young offenders. For further information, please contact: Mr. Bob Thompson, Executive Director (3454456) or Anne Klymenko, Research Officer, Lakehead University (343-8223). INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES CANADIAN-SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION Scholarships and Grants 1993-94 The Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation provides grants and scholar- ship assistance to younger Canadian students, scholars and independent researchers wishing to undertake studies or research in the Nordic countries. Each year, between five and ten scholarships/grants are awarded in support of such diverse fields as Fine Arts studies, public policies, environmental research, urban planning and conservation, business management. history and political science. Inthe past, the value of the grants has ranged between $500 and $5,000. Deadline: January 31, 1993. FORESTRY CANADA/NSERC RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM ) Forestry Canada and NSERC would like to bring to the attention of all researchers the above program offering great opportunities for funding forestryrelated research. Under the program, cash contributions by industry towards research projects can be tripled: Canadian Commonwealth Research approved Forestry Canada and NSERC will each Fellowships and Visiting match industry's cash contributions. The Fellowships 1994-95 funds are used primarily for the support of The Research Fellowships are graduate students and postdoctoral intended to bring to Canada from universities fellows working on projects consistent with and research centres of other countries of the priority research needs of Canada's the Commonwealth, scholars of established forest sector. Current priorities include reputation whose presence in Canadian research on forest management systems, forest product development, biotechnoluniversities is expected to benefit themselves, their countries and Canada. Deadogy, improved pest management techniques, and studies on atmospheric line for nominations is October 31, 1992. The Visiting Fellowships are intended change and environmental impact. Academic staff members of all faculties to bring to Canadafrom other countries of the Commonwealth, persons who are involved in forestry-related research at prominent in any function at universities, Canadian universities are eligible to apply colleges, primary or secondary schools, to the program. Deadline: December 1, 1992. technical institutes or related educational agencies, to discuss various educational CANADIAN FITNESS AND matters with Canadian colleagues. DeadLIFESTYLE RESEARCH line for nominations is October 31, 1992. Opportunities for Cooperation with Brazilian Universities The Catholic University of Goias is interested in working with Canadian universities in the following areas of study and research: the Indian population of the Brazilian central region; the Brazilian scrubland region; biochemistry; pharmacology; venom immunology; fish reproduction in captivity; and the problems of needy children and adolescents. Further information is available fromthe Research Office. Cooperation with Thailand Canadian faculty planning to visit Thailand either for work-related purposes or for holidays are asked to inform Dr. Mary Sun, the CIDA representative in Bangkok, in advance. Thai universities have expressed an interest in hosting visiting Canadian academics for a seminar or lecture, and covering local travel expenses and accommodations. 2 Research News RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES INSTITUTE Research Contributions Program The Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute has a mission to enhance the well-being of Canadians through research and communication of information about physically active lifestyles to the public and private sectors. The institute takes an integrated approach to ul}derstanding physical activity in human experience and strives to address fitness issues from complementary perspectives of the health professions, the social and behavioral sciences, and the physical and biological sciences. The Institute encourages investigations concerning physical activity, fitness, the inter-relationships between physical activity, fitness, lifestyle, and health, and the use of this knowledge in the development of programs and services. Deadline: on or before December 1, 1992. October 1992 I �Lakehead University Organization 1992-93 BOARD OF GOVERNORS Mrs. Annette Augustine Prof. J. David Bates Mr. Duncan Bradley Mr. E.W. (Ted) Christiansen Mrs. M. V. (Mickey) Christiansen Dr. James T. Colquhoun Mrs. Maureen Doig Dr. Laurie Garred Mr. Paul Gordon Mr. David Hamilton Mr. Steve S. Hessian Mrs. Florence Johnston Mr. Tom Jones Mr. James H. Lunny Mr. Ian Middleton Mrs. Dusty Miller Mr. Fredrick Nowgesic Mr. John P. O'Brien Mr. Patrick J. O'Brien Mr. Robert J. Paterson Ms Mary Jean Robinson Dr. Robert G. Rosehart Mr. Douglas Scott Mr. Anthony H. Seuret Mr. Fred Stille Mr. J. William Tennier Mrs. Bonny Wigmore Mr. Eric Wilson Dr. Ernst Zimmermann OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Chair: Mr. Anthony 1-1. Seuret Past Chair: Mr. Robert Paterson First Vice-Chair: Mr. Patrick O'Brien Second Vice-Chair: Mrs. Maureen Doig President: Dr. Robert G. Rosehart Secretary: Mrs. Beverley Stefureak Executive Committee Mrs. A. Augustine Prof J. David Bates Mrs. Maureen Doig Mr. Paul Gordon Mrs. Florence Johnston Mr. John P. O'llrien Mr. Patrick J. O'Brien Mr. Robert J. Paterson Dr. Robert G. Rosehart Mr. Anthony H. Seuret, Chair Mr. Fred Stille Mr. J. William Tennier Lieutenant Governor's Appointees Mrs. M. V. (Mickey) Christiansen Dr. J. Colquhoun Ms Mary Jean Robinson ST AND ING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Audit Committee Mr. Steve S. Hessian Mrs. Dusty Miller Mr. Fred Nowgesic Mr. Fred Stille Mr. Eric Wilson Campus Development Committee Prof. J. David Bates, Chair Mr. E.W. (Ted) Christiansen Mr. Paul Gordon Mr. Ian Middleton Dr. Robert G. Rosehart Dr.Ernst Zimmermann Financial Planning Committee Mr. Duncan Bradley Mr. Paul Gordon Mr. Patrick J. O'Brien, Chair Mr. Douglas Scott Mrs. Bonny Wigmore Mr. Eric Wilson Fund Raising Committee Mrs. Mickey Christiansen Mayor David Hamilton Mrs. Florence Johnston, Chair Mr. Tom Jones Mr. James Lunny Mrs. Bonny Wigmore Human Resources Committee Mrs. Maureen Doig, Chair Mrs. Dusty Miller Mr. John P. O'Brien Mr. Bill Tennier Investment Committee Mrs. Annette Augustine Mr. Duncan Bradley Mr. Steve 5. Hessian Mr. Anthony Seuret, Chair (ex officio) Mr. Fred Stille Nominating Committee Prof. David Bates Mr. Ted Christiansen Mr. Lou Gallagher Mr. Paul Gordon Mr. G. Sydney Halter Mr. Robert Paterson, Chair (ex officio) Mr. Bill Tennier SENATE President and Chair: Dr. Robert G. Rosehart Vice-President (Academic): Dr. John H. M. Whitfield Chief Librarian: Mr.Fred H. McIntosh Registrar: Mr. Pentti A Paularinne Deans of Faculties: Dr. James H. Gellert (Arts and Science), (Professional Studies) Heads of Teaching Departments Dr. J. Stewart (Anthropology) Dr. G. Ozburn (Biology) Dr. A. N. Hughes (Chemistry) Dr. B. Moazzami (Economics) Dr. M. Richardson (English) Dr. H. Rasid (Geography) Dr. M. Kehlenbeck (Geology) Dr. A. E. Epp (History) Dr. A. Mamoojee (Languages) Prof. M. MacLean (Library and Information Studies) Dr. C. Graham (Mathematical Sciences) Dr. G. Carruthers (Music) Dr. R. McKay (Native Studies) Dr. R. C. 5. Ripley (Philosophy) Dr. V. V. Paranjape (Physics) Dr. G. Munro (Political Studies) Dr. K. Rotenberg (Psychology) Dr. R. Delaney (Social Work) Dr. G. Schroeter (Sociology) Prof. P. Vervoort (Visual Arts) Prof. Ken Hartviken (Business Admin.) Prof. Jan Thatcher (Prag. Curr. Yrs 1 +2) Prof. R. Glew (Prog. Curr. Yrs 3 + 4) Dr. A. Bowd (Education) Dr. A. Ponder (Cont. Teacher Ed.) Prof. J.D. Bates (Pre-Ser. Teacher Ed.) Dr. J. G. Locker (Engineering) Dr. L. Garred (Chemical Eng.) Dr. C. D. Johnson (Civil Eng.) Prof. D. Roddy (Electrical Eng.) Dr. 5. H. L. Tsang (Mechanical Eng.) Dr. J. K. Naysmith (Forestry) Dr. R. Pulkki (Forest Management) Prof. R. Oarke (Forest Technology) Dr. L. McDougall (Nursing) Dr. H. Akervall (Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism) Dr. J. Crossman (Physical Education) Dr. N. LaVoie (Physical Education and Athletics) Elected Faculty Members Dr. J.S. Griffith Prof. G. Knutson Prof. R. Thayer Dr. D.M. Barry Dr. G. Borradaile Prof. M.L. Kelley Prof. C. Benson Dr. M.H. Tripp-Knowles Dr. L.K Roy �Chainna11, Tony Seuret 1992-93 Lakehead University Organization Chart • SENATE BOARD OF GOVER.'JORS Bob Rose!Ulrt PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESrDENT DIRECTOR OF EXTERN AL RELATIONS John Russell Jo-Anne SilrernU1n FOUNDATJONSOFFICER Rob Zuback DEVELOPMENTOFFICER Scott Partman MANAGER,ALUMNISERVICES Frances Harding CO-ORDINATOROFALUMNISERVICES Katherine Shedden CO-ORDINATOR, INFOIUv1A TJON AND PROMOTION SERVICES Beverley Stefureak DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE CENTRE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY NORTHERNONTARIO : /' :......'.".1.~.1?.\~~~.'..~ ~~-....: Pentti Pau/arinne REGISfRAR CALENDAR/GRADUATE Margaret Anderson STUDIES OFFICER Sarena Knapik ASSISTANT REGISTRAR ADMISSIONS CO-ORDINATOR, Darlene Althoff INFORMATION SERVICES SEC. SCHOOL Kim Duffy LIAISON OFFICER SEC. SCHOOL Andrea Due/cert LIAISON OFFICER Danna St. Jmnes SEC. SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Brenda Nelson SYSTEMS AND RECORDS Danna Stecky Tony Cappello RECORDS OFFICER SCHEDULING AND EXAMINATIONS OFFICER DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCE Jim Gellert ANTHROPOLOGY BIOLOGY :.. ,NORTHERNONTARIO WILD RICE PROGRAM Ina Clzmnyshyn SENIOR ADVISOR ,,: VICE-PRESIDENT (ACADEMIC) Very Rev. Lois Wilson CHANCELLOR ohn Whit. Id SPECIAL ASSISTANT/ lNSTTilJTIONAL RESEARCH 1m rae,ner VICE-PRESIDENT (ADMINISTRATION) Fred Poulter Kerrie-Lee Clarke Joe Stewart George Ozburn DIRECTOR OF SERVICES Jan Ann Deighton HEAD OF BIBLIOGRAPHIC PROCESSING HEAD OF COLLECTIONS CHEMISTRY Alan Hughes ECONOMICS ENGLISH Bakhtiar Moazzmni Mike Richardson GEOGRAPHY Hanm Rasid GEOLOGY Manfred Kehlenbeck HISTORY Ernie Epp LANGUAGES Abdul Mamoojee DEPARTMENT MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Colin Graham MEDICAL LAB SCIENCES Peter Spare Glen Carruthers MUSIC NATIVESTUDJES :•••• NATIVEACCESS Grant Walsh Peter Lee DIRECTOR OF COMPUTING SERVICES PROGRAMMING SUPERVISOR Raoul McKay Dan Watson Phil Kempe MICRO COMPUTER SUPERVISOR Carol Otte NETWORKING AND RESEARCH SUPERVISOR OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER SYSTEMS ANALYSTS Paul Inki/a LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES Margaret Maclean Fred McIntosh Wim Baarschers K Darlene Yahn Jeff Hill Judy Mackie Maria Grady MANAGER, RES[DENCE & CONFERENCE SERVICES David Hare RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICER Norma Jean "-...)Newbold MANAGER, AUDIO-VISUAL SERVICES r ~ob ~nge~- �. Sh rrley Boneca HEAO OF REFERENCE & INFORMATIO N SERVICES j Frank Sebet" }'\DMINJSTRATIVE SERVICES Joy Himmelman Phyllis Bosnick Tracey Marks Jan Cull DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR UNDERCRADUATE AWARDS OFFICER CO-ORDINATOR COUNSELLINGSERVICES Gordon Bruyere CO-ORDINATOR, NATNE SUPPORT SERVICES Jessie Sutherland CO-ORDINATOR, HEALTH SERVICES Sr. Alice Greer . Geraldwe CHAPLAIN . . CO-ORDINATOR, LEARNING Wfute ASSISTANCE CENTRE Emily Scott SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT INTERNATIONAL - STUDENT ADVISOR Hedi Kogel DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES Connie Nelson NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL/IRAP Doug Stone Anne Klymenko RESEAR0-1 OFFICER DIRECTOR OF CONTINUING EDUCATION Dan Pakulak Gwen Wojda CO-ORDINATOR, DISTANCE EDUCATION & CONTlNUING EDUCATION Annand Colosimo Ken Brown Norm Bonsor Moe Ktytor INSTRUCTION AL DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR DIRECTOR (Acting), CENTRE FOR NORTHERN STUDIES DIRECTOROFSTUDENT PLACEMENT AND CO-OPERATNE EDUCATION CENTRE CO-ORDINATOR, CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION STUDENT PLACEMENT Voulgaris OFFICER JOIIII DiGiacomo Georgina OMUUDSPERSON - PHYSICS V. V. Paranjape - POLITICAL STUDIES Gary Mun ro Kenneth Rotenberg Roger Delaney - PSYO-IOLOCY - SOCIAL WORK - SOCIOLOGY Gert Sc/rroeter - VISUAL ARTS Patricia Verooort MANAGER, BOOK STORE MANAGER, PRINTING SERVICES MANAGER, SECURITYSERV!CES MANAGER, GRAPHIC SERVICES MANAGER, FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR, LIQUOR SERVICES OFF1CE SERVICES DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT DEAN OF PROFESSlONAL STUDIES BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Ken I-lartviksen PROGRAM CURRICULUM, YEARS1 &2 Jan Tlwtdzer PROGRAM CURRICULUM, YEARS3 & 4 Riclwrd Glew EDUCATION All.an Bawd CONTINUING TEACH. EDUC. Art Ponder PRE-SERVICE TEACH. EDUC. ENGIN EERli'\lG David Bates Gary Locker CHEMICAL Laurie Garred CML Claude Johnson ELECTRICAL Dennis Roddy MECHANICAL Seimer Tsang John Naysmith FORESTRY FOREST MANAGEMENT FOREST TECHNOLOGY CENTRE FOR THE APPLICATION OF RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CARJS) Reino Pulkki Ric/wrd Clarke Grant Mitchell ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MANAGER OF OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR. HOUSEKEEPING BUILDING MAINTENANCE SHIPPING & RECEIVING GROUNDS DIRECTOR OF FINAJ'\ICE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ACCOUNTS OFFICER ACCOUNTANT FINANCIAL SYSTEMS MANAGER PAYMASTER I Becky Hurley nStan Nemec Ben Kaminski John Rose James Marsh Rhonda Kelly Jim Podd Peter Kerr Walter Trutenko Mike Turek Bill Roukku/.a Norm Gallaway Andy McFall Les Miller Dave Christie Lyette Wirtz Rita Blais Bryan Townson Bonny Wigmore PURCHASING MANAGER RESEARCH ACCOUNTING OFFICER RalplzMauro ·••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • NORTHERN FOREST • ·····~ ........~.I.<?,~<;?~.~ .~ .......: NURSING Lorne McDougall OUTDCX)R RECREATION, PARKS& TOURISM Henry Akerva/l PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS PHYSICAL EDUCATION Norm Lavoie Jane Crossman ATHLETICS CO-ORDINATOR /olzn Gari.and AQUATICS FACfLITIES MANAGER Peter Dika ATHLETlCS FACILITIES SUPERVISOR Bill Keeler DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES I IUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER HUMAN RESOURCES OFF1CER HUMAN RESOURCES OFF1CER HEALTH AND SAFETY Bill Bragnalo Leona Wilson Bev Adams Marla Peuramaki �Chairs of Senate Committees Senate Continuing Education Committee Ethics Advisory Committee Dr. J. ! I. M. Whitfield (Academic) Dr. R. Delaney (Academic Appeal) Dr. R.C.S. Ripley (Academic Regulations) Prof. K. Hartvikscn (Uudget) Prof. R. Glew (Computing) Mr. D. Pakulak (Continuing Education) Dr. R. G. Rosehart (Executive) Dr. C. Nelson (Gradua te Schola rships and Bursaries) Dr. C. Nelson (Grad uate Studies) Dr. G. Merrill (I lonorary Degrees) Dr. U. l'anu (Library) Prof. J. de Cangas (Nominations) Dr. E. Zimmermann (Organization) Dr. L. Malek (Research) Dr. M. McPherson (Teaching and Leaming) Dr. H. Rasid (Undergraduate Studies) Ms J. Himmelman (Undergradua te Scholarships and Dursaries) Arts & Science - Dr. R. Ruiperez Arts & Science• Prof. M. L. Kelley Professional Studies - Prof. B. Handford Professional Studies - Prof. E. Diem Arts & Science - Dr. G. Hayman Arts & Science• Dr. L. Malek Arts & Science - Dr. B. Kent Professional Studies• Dr. R. McLeod Professional Studies - Dr. P. Jasen Elected Representatives From The Board of Governors Mrs. M.V. Christiansen Dr. J. Colquhoun Ms M.J. Robinson Student Representatives Mr. Rick Cox Mr. Paul Ellerman Ms. Christine Fisher Ms Colleen McLean Mr. Robin Squires Mr. Mark Tilbury FACULTY MEMBERSH IPS ON SENATE COMMITTEES Senate Academic Committee Arts & Science - Prof. P. Vervoort Arts & Science - Dr. D. Kemp Professional Studies - Dr. R.E. Pulkki Professional Studies - Dr. W.R. Crowe Senate Academic Appeals Committee Arts & Science - Dr. G. Schroeter Arts & Science - Dr. R. Delaney Professional Studies - Dr. L. Ga rred Professional Studies - Prof. L. Hoffman Senate Committee on Academic Regulations Arts & Science - Dr. R. Ripley Arts & Science - Dr. S. R. MacGillivray Professional Studies - Dr. L. Thomson Professional Studies - Dr. D. Cooper Senate Budget Committee Arts & Science - Dr. W.R. Allaway Arts & Science - Dr. G. Munro Professional Studies - Prof. K. Hartvikscn Professional Studies - Dr. R.E. Pulkki Immediate Past Chairman - Prof. G. Knutson Senate Graduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee Arts & Science• Dr. A. Macdonald Arts & Science• Dr. 5. Goldstein Professional Studies - Dr. A. Osborn-Seyffert Professional Studies - Dr. D. Weeks Senate Committee on Teaching and Leaming Arts & Science• Dr. D. West Arts & Science - Dr. B. Phillips Professional Studies - Dr. M. McPherson Professional Studies• Dr. H.A. Fennell Senate Graduate Studies Committee Dr. C. Nelson Dr. W. Keeler Arts and Science Dr. R. Freitag Prof. N. Bonsor Dr. W. Heath Dr. S. Kinrade Dr. G. Borradaile Dr. B. Muirhead Dr. M. Hasegawa Dr. V. Paranjape Dr. W. Melnyk Dr. T. Dunk Professional Studies Dr. A. Ponder Dr. J. Kayll Dr. M. McPherson Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees Arts &Science• Dr. G. Carruthers Arts & Science - Dr. G. Merrill Professional Studies• Dr. D. Robinson Professional Studies - Dr. J. Naysmith Senate Library Committee Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee Arts & Science• Dr. M. Johnston Arts & Science - Dr. F. Allaire Professional Studies • Dr. S. Mansour Professional Studies - Dr. Y.H. Prevost Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Arts & Science - Dr. H. Rasid Arts & Science - Prof. P. Vervoort Professional Studies• Dr. B. Singh Professional Studies• Prof. J. de Cangas Academic Colleague to COU Prof. J. D. Bates Alternate - Dr. K. P. Satinder Arts &Science - Dr. J.M. Richardson Arts & Science - Dr. M. Rappon Professional Studies• Dr. A. Bauer Professional Studies - Dr. U.S. Panu Senate Nominations Committee Arts & Science - Dr. A. Chen Arts & Science - Prof. D. Parsons Arts & Science - Dr. A. Carastathis Arts & Science - Dr. R. Omcljaniuk Professional Studies - Prof. J. de Cangas Professional Studies • Dr. K. D. Eigenbrod Professional Studies - Dr. T. Bauer Professional Studies - Prof. C. Benson Senate Organization Committee Arts & Science - Dr. E. Zimmermann Arts & Science - Prof. R. Dilley Professional Studies - Dr. M. Oosterveld Professional Studies- Dr. J. Kayll Senate Research Committee Arts & Science - Dr. M. Bombin Arts & Science - Dr. L. Malek Arts & Science - Dr. 5. McBride Arts & Science • Dr. S.D. Kinrade Professional Studies• Prof. B. Handford Professional Studies• Prof. B. Payne Professional Studies - Dr. A. Sedov Professional Studies - Dr. P. Tripp-Knowles MEETINGS 1992-93 Board of Governors September 18, 12:30 p.m. November 16, 4:00 p.m. February 18, 4:00 p.m. April 15, 4:00 p.m. June 17, 4:00 p.m. September 16, 4:00 p.m. Senate September 28, 9:30 a.m . October 27, 2:30 p.m. November 25, 9:30 a.m. January 25, 2:30 p.m. February 23, 9:30 a.m. March 24, 2:30 p.m. April 22, 9:30 a.m. May 14, 2:30 p.m. �ONTARIO MINISTRY OF ~ RANSPORTATION \...,oordinator of Highway Safety Research Grant Program The purpose of this grant program is to encourage basic and applied research on the behavioral, economic, and social aspects of highway safety, from education activities to theoretical problems of traffic crash analysis. In addition to the use of accepted methods in highway safety, it is hoped that research methodologies developed by scientists for other purposes may be adapted to highway safety. The following topics might be considered for funding: - behavioral, social, and personality characteristics of drivers in traffic crashes; - methodological problems in analyzing traffic collision data; - evaluation of educational methods used to improve knowledge of highway safety; -assessment of risk-taking in selected road user groups; - perception of risk {particularly during driving); -driver stress and congestion on ,; >adways; -improved data base on bicycle collisions; - the elderly driver; and - the new driver. The total value of the awards (including continuation of grants from previous years) will be approximately $100,000 each year. It is expected that up to five grants will be funded each year for a maximum of two years. Deadline: January 31, 1993. innovation and international trade aspects of the Defence Industrial Base; 2) arms procurement; 3) regional economic development; and 4) problems of industrial relations, labour economics and human resources management as they relate to defence. Deadline: December 15, 1992. HENRI CHAMBAZ AWARD For Works in Ethics, Human Rights and Health Care Approximately $4,000 will be awarded to a Canadian for original work contributing to ethical reflection or practice in the field of health care. The competition is open to anyone, under the age of 35 years, who shows an interest in the field of ethics or human rights. Applicants may be professionals or non-professionals. Deadline: December 31, 1992. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE Grants for Shade Tree Research and Educational Projects Each year since 1975, the ISA has awarded grants to encourage scientific and educational research on shade trees. Horticulturists, plant pathologists, entomologists, soil specialists and others are invited to submit brief outlines of proposed studies for a grant to help buy supplies or equipment, hire technical cir studem help, or otherwise aid the work. Deadline: December 1, 1992. GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 1993-94 Ontario Graduate Scholarships Applications are now available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Eligible candidates must have maintained an overall average of at least B+,or the equivalent, during each of their last two years of study at the postgraduate level. Candidates must plan to be enroled full-time in a graduate program leading to a Master's or Doctoral degree at an Ontario university. Deadline: November 16,1992. 1993-94 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Postgraduate Scholarships Applications are now available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Students must complete NSERC Form 200 and submit it to their department chairman. Applicants will be ranked by the Senate Graduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee in late November. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and aptitude for research. A broad range of fields in the natural sciences and engineering are eligible. Decisions are communicated to applicants at the end of March. Deadline: November 15, 1992. CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN DEFENCE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Solicited Research Program 92-93 The Centre for Studies in Defence Resources Management {CSDRM) will be issuing research funding to successful applicants doing work in the field of defence economics and defence resources management. Awards will be made up to $50,000 limit of the total program. One or several projects may be funded concurrently. Proposals should be related to one of the ~- following areas: 1 _ , ) the industrial organization, economics of I BISCUIT JOINTER PROTYPE-Dr. Tony Gillies from the Depaartment of Civil Engineering is shown above with the automated prototype which he has developed with Dr. Murray Patterson to improve production for the Thunder Bay based company, Handcrafted-Cabinets. 3 Research News October 1992 �Ontario Mental Health Foundation Fellowships (November 27) and Research Grants (October 2). Ontario Ministry of Health - Nursing Innovation Fund -January 1, May 1, September 1 }} Ontario Ministry of Health - Health Care Systems Research Projects: Research Projects (May 1 and November 1), Feasibility Studies (Anytime), Formulation Grants (Anytime), Information Studies (May 1 and November 1), Workshops and Conferences (Anytime). OMNDM • Geoscience Research Grant Program - Nov. 16, 1992 Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation Research Grants November 6, 1992. Ontario Ministry of Transportation: Highway Safety Research Grants - January 31 , 1993 Secretary of State: Canadian Studies Directorate - Open Supply and Services Canada: Environmental Innovation Program University Research Incentive Fund• January 31, 1992. Wortd Wildlife Fund (Wildlife Toxicology Research Program) November 15 and April 15). UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES NSERC Programs Research Grants Program: 1) First-time applicants• October 15 (Internal: October 1); 2) Regular applicants• October 30, 1992 (Internal: October 15, 1992) Equipment Grants Program: All applicants• October 30, 1992 (Internal: October 15) Conference Grants: October 30 Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships • June 1 and December 1 University-Industry Research Partnerships Program - Open International Fellowships- December 1, 1992 International Collaborative Research Grants - October 15 and March 1 International Scientific Exchange Awards- October 15 and March 1 NSERC/Forestry canada Research Partnerships Program • December 1, 1992 Collaborative Research Grants (NEW) - Advanced Materials due January 31, 1993 Strategic Grants - May 1, 1993 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Government of Canada Awards • Deadlines vary by country Ontario Graduate Scholarships· November 16, 1992 NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships - November 15, 1992 Young Researchers Award - Open SSHRC Programs Aid to Occasional Scholarty Conferences in Canada - July 1, November 1, April 1 Strateg!c Partnership Development Grants - November 1, January 15,Ap~15. . Women and Change· Strategic Grant - December 15, 1992 Strengthening of Specialized Research Collection - April 1, 1993 Breaking up is Hard .... .. . but Possible An innovative (free) program is now available to all members of the University community. This personalized approach to help motivated people quit smoking is offered through the Psychology Department. For consultation and appointment contact 346-5748. GREEN PLAN PROGRAMS Tri-Council: Research Grants Program - December 15, 1992 (Letters of Intent); Res~arch Fellowships - November 15, 1992; University Research Chairs - January 15, 1993. OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS AUCC- Canadian Commonwealth Research and Visiting Fellowships - October 31, 1992 Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation - January 31, 1992 Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute - Dec. 1, 1992 Centre for Studies in Defence Resources Management Research Program - December 15, 1992. Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/Bursaries January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. Fullbright Program: Research Grants - November 30 1992 Hamilton Foundation • December 31, 1992 ' Health and Welfare Canada/MAC - AlDS Research Program March 15 and September 15; Joint Fellowships for AIDS Research Training - April 1 and November 15. Henri Chambaz Award for works in Ethics, Human Rights, and Health Care - December 31, 1992. International Society of Arboriculture - December 1 1992 Killam Memorial Fellowships - November 30, 1992' Natio~al Research Council - Laboratories Research Associateships Ontano Heart and Stroke Foundation - November 13, 1992 Research News IF YOU WANT HELP TO QUIT CALL 346 - 7848 4 The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all facuity to share with us interesting research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the comm~nity or if you would just would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehicle for communicating your research endeavours to the community at large. For further research information call Anne Klymenko at ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 891 Oor drop by Alumni House. October 1992 �PEOPLE/PAPERS/PUBLICATIONS Professors Bahram Dadgostar and Bob lsotalo, School of Business Administration have had their research paper .mtitled "Factors Affecting Time Spent by Near-Home Tourists in City Destinations" published in the Journal of Travel Research, Vol. XXXI, Fall 1992. An earlier version of this paper was presented by the authors at the Marketing Division Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada held in Niagara Falls, May 30 - June 2, 1991. Dr. Said Easa, Professor of Civil Engineering, authored the following articles: "Optimum Cash Flow Scheduling of Construction Projects", Journal of Civil Engineering Systems, Vol. 9, 1992; "Estimating Earthwork Volume of Curved Roadways", Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 118, No. 6, 1992; "Remaining Life Consideration of Pavement Overlay Design: Discussion", Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 118, No. 6, 1992; "Probabilistic Design of Open Drainage Channels", Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Vol. 118, No 6, 1992. Dr. Richard Berg, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, recently read the following conference papers: "Oedipus and the Sphinx: The Riddle of Man-Woman Relations" at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Myth and Knowledge, Sir Wilfrid Grenfell College, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, May 23, 1992; "Theravada Buddhist Ethics as Negative Hedonism" at the annual Canadian Asian Studies Conference, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, June 2, 1992; "Paternalism in Psychiatric Health Care as Violence" at the World Congress on Violence and Human Coexistence, Montreal, July 13, 1992; and ...."Engineers Managing Technology: The Canadian Model of Self Regulation " at the Canadian-Russian Bilateral Conference on Philosophy of Science and Technology, Montreal, July 18, 1992. Dr. Margaret Johnston, Department of Geography and the Centre for Northern Studies, has recently published a paper entitled "A safe land for children adventurers: risk and the camping experience." Her co-author is David Churchill, a student at O.1.S.E. The paper appears in the volume, Using Wilderness: Essays on the Evolution of Youth Camping in Ontario, published by the Frost Centre for Canadian Heritage and Development Studies, Trent University. Dr. Thomas M. K. Song, Professor , School of Physical Education and Athletics, Co-ordinator of the Human Performance Laboratory, presented a paper entitled "Effect of Low Frequency Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Energy Expenditure" at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Sport Sciences, Saskatchewan, October 1 - 3, 1992. The study was collaborated with Ms. Newhouse and Dr. I. Newhouse. , 1 Dr. Claude D. Johnson, Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering, has been elected to the position of Senior Vice President of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) for the term May 1992 - June 1993. Dr. Johnson has served on the CSCE Board of Directors since 1982 and the CSCE National Management Committee since 1988. He was Chair of the CSCE National Technical Activities Committee from 1988 to 1992 and prior to that Chair of the CSCE National Student Affairs Committee from 1982 to 1988. Professor Robert Dilley of the Department of Geography presented a paper at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Geographers, Vancouver, in May on A Geography of English County Cricket. He also chaired a session on sustainable tourism. At the same meeting Dr. Dilley was re-elected Chairman of the C.A.G. study group on Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In the spring the journal The Operational Geographer, published a paper coauthored by Robert Dilley with Ken Hartviksen, School of Business Administration and Doug Nord, University of Minnesota, Duluth, entitled "Duluth and Thunder Bay - a study of mutual tourist attractions". In June ,Vol.II of Progress in Rural Policy and Planning was published. Robert Dilley is Canadian editor of this volume, which also has sections on the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Australasia. The Canadian section contains the usual annual review of rural developments in Canada, written by Robert Dilley, and short pieces on the effect of changes in Canada Post on rural communities and on the Rural Development Institute at Brandon. The major paper in the Canadian section was on Environmental Assessment in Canada by L.U.'s own coordinator of Environmental Assessment, Mary Ellen Maccallum. Dr. Hafiz Rahman of the School of Business Administration presented a paper (written with Dr. Azim Mallik of Biology} entited, "Applicability of Community Forestry: An Age-Old Concept of Sustainable Management in Modern Times" at the Canadian Asian Studies Conference - Canada and Asia: Issues for the 1990's - May 31 to June 2, 1992 at the University of Prince Edward Island. At the meetings Dr. Rahman was also elected to be the Secretary/ Treasurer of the South Asia Council of the Canadian Asian Studies Association for a two-year term. Dr. Rahman represented the School of Business Administration at the Haub Program in Business and the Environment seminar on "Canadian Management Education and the Environment" at York University on May 13, 1992. The Haub Program sponsored the seminar in order to assess the state of research and teaching on the environment within the schools of management in Canada. Ken Hartviksen, Director, School of Business Administration presented a conference paper authored by K.R. Hartviksen and H. Rahman of the School of Business Administration entitled, "Business advisory Councils: Current practices in Canadian School of Mangement and Administrative Studies" on June 9, 1992 at Universite Laval for the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Federation of Deans of Management and Administrative Studies. Prof. Hartviksen moderated a panel on the issue of Business Advisory Councils at the same meeting. Panelists were Adrian Ryans, Dean, University of Western Ontario; Ronald Collins, Dean of the Universi of Prince Edward Island; and, Jacques Lussier, Dean of Universite Laval. This work was financially supported by CFDMAS. CONTEST FOR THUNDER BAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TICKETS As partof the University's Symphony sponsorhip, the Information and Promotion Office receives 8 complimentary tickets for each performance. Anyone interested in putting in their names for a draw must send or phone in name and telephone number before the 4:30 close of DEADLINE DAY. Winners will be announced in the Agora. 7 AGORA October 1992 �CAMPAIGN UPDATE The Share Our Northern Vision Campaign has passed the $9.1 million mark one year after it's official launch. There's a special kind of giving that has captured the imagination of many donors - "gifts in kind". Lakehead University would like to thank the follow people and companies who have given $31 ,699 in equipment, $79,490 in books and journals and $18,000 in goods and services or products for a total of $121,189. Donors of Gifts in Kind Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce The Taste of Thunder Bay Sunday, October 18 The Outpost - Lakehead University 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm What Is It? • A new idea and a new Event • Designed to showcase all of Thunder Bay's fine culinary skills - under one roof! • A Trade show for restaurants • Achance to thrill yourttastebuds & try it all! • Bring your friends & family out for a delicious taste experience • Free Admittance Contact the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce for more Information at 622-9642. We Need Your Help For HOMECOMING WEFKENV '93 Stephen Albanese James Angus Alan Bowd Willard Carmean Steve Chase Cheadle Johnson Shanks Macivor Bob Cornell, Pine View Nurseries Shannon Courtemanche Jose deCangas Domtar Forest Products William Eames R. Scott Fortnum Ronald P. Frye & Company N. Ginsburg Carolyn Godfrey Joan Hebden Doug Heikkinen, C.A. Hernia Gold Mines lnc.,Golden Giant Mine Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. Intercity Orthopaedic & Sports Med. George Kondor L. Korteweg Deanne Lee Mark Lepinsky Steven Lukinuk & Ian B. McKenzie, Barrister & Solicitors Left to right above, Dr. Werden Keeler, Department of Physics, shakes hands with Gordon Mackenzie, Mechanical-Development Superintendent with Domtar Forest Products. the two were joined by Mr. Rob Zuback, Development Office, at Shipping and Receiving for the arrivalofthe donatedpulp shredder andinfared opticalscannerwhich willaidDr. Keeler's research in moisture determination. The Alumni Association invites all members of the LU community (staff, faculty and students) to get involved in planning Homecoming Weekend 1993. Everyone is invited to bring your lunch and attend a General meeting on October 27 at 12 noon in the Senate Chambers. The Alumni Association will be reporting on their plans for Homecoming Weekend and suggesting ways that individuals and University departments can get involved. Refreshments will be served. For information call Frances Harding 343-8193. Brian Mcivor (left) of Cheadle Johnson Shanks Mcivor and Professor Jack Christy, School of Business Administration, are looking at CCH Tax Reporter subscriptions which were donated in conjunction with KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne. In addition, both companies have donated a set of Dominion Tax Cases. 8 AGORA The Lung Association Lada Malek Lorne McDougall Ruth McKenzie George Merrill Trevor Moat Ken & Jean Morrison Northern Women's Bookstore J. O'Meara John Orpana Anne Osburn-Seyffert PCO Services Inc. Karen Poole Yves Prevost Rio Algom Limited, Stanleigh Mines Sapphire Instruments Rupert Schieder Ron Spina Douglas Thom Sophia Tuyl Valhalla Inn Versa Services Robert Welsh Julian West Hildegard Whittle Ben Wright The Honourable Judge J. Wright Morris Zaslow October 1992 �NOTES FROM AUCC Studying Faculty Shortages 0 Canadian universities will not be fa~i~g wides~read faculty shortages in cnsIs proportions during the 1990s, says an AUCC report. "It doesn't mean that there won1 be shortages," says Robert Davidson, AUCC director of research and policy analysis. "It's just that the shortages will simply not be as dramatic as perceived and will be limited to certain disciplines." Last September the AUCC r~lease~ Averting Faculty Shortages, its d1scuss1on paper on the Canadian academic labour market. The paper, based on data available from Statistics Canada, puts some hard numbers behind fears university administrators have been voicing for some time. Although many of those fears have been focused on the growing number of faculty reaching retirement in the 1990s, AUCC's research revealed that retirement has not been the principal cause of demand for new faculty. "Faculty leave academe at all ages and departing faculty are replaced by individuals of all ages," notes Mr. Davidson. But retirement attrition will ecome increasingly important over the decade, he cautions. And, Mr. Davidson notes, international competition for faculty will be a factor as well. According to the AUCC report, the Canadian academic market is part of a wider national and international labour market for highly qualified personnel. The report concludes that universities will have to take action to meet the challenge of faculty renewal and replacement in the 1990s, especially in the natural sciences and engineering where they appear most vulnerab_le. In order to avert shortages, PhD output will have to continue to increase and universities will have to maintain or preferably increase the share of graduates they employ. In Support of Education and Research This summer the AUCC gave the fede~al g?~e~nment a number of options to consider 1f 111s to continue to invest in postsecondary education and university research. In its report, Federal Support for University Education and Research, the AUCC's Standing Advisory Committee on :unding studied the history of federal involvement in university education and research, provided an overview of the changing political and economic climate and recommended mechanisms for federal funding. Since 1977 the federal government has supported postsecondary education through the Established Programs Financing transfers of cash and tax point transfers to the provinces. However, because the federal government has '1inkered" with EPF in recent budgets, the cash transfers will disappear unless new arrangements are created. In December 1991 the AUCC board ratified a position statement that called for the federal government to continue playing a role, jointly with the provinces, in the support of higher education and research. The statement cautioned that in the case of higher education, the federal and Quebec governments needed to negotiate arrangements appropriate to Quebec's distinctiveness. The AUCC's funding committee report concluded that simple restoration of the original EPF formula did not appear likely. The committee recommended three options that merit further examination: a reformed EPF, a federal direct-tostudents funding plan and increased research support through granting councils. The AUCC board is expected to decide this fall which of the report's options it will pursue. Noon Hour Video Series Offered at Gallery Every Friday at 12:1 Opm from October 2 through ~ecember 4, 1~92, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery is presentmg noon-hour_v1deo~ on Canadian Art. Everyone is wel~om~ to ~nng their lunch and enjoy informative and fascmating videos covering various Canadian artists and topics. Admission is tree. Vo-n.ct"Miff' MAGNUS ON CAMPUS "The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine" . Ernest and Ernestine are as snug as two bugs in a rug in their new basement apartment. They are in love ... and life could not be better. Or could It? If yo~ missed Magnus Theatre's hilarious production of The Anger m Ernest and Ernestine last year, don1 worry. It is coming back. LUSU and the Alumni Association have joined forces to bring the play on campus: October 16 - Behind the Masks October 23 • And Then There were Seven: The Story of A._J. Casson and A Path of His Own: The Story of David 8. Milne October 30 - Looking into Paintings: Landscape and The Beauty of My People: Art Documentary Canada November 6 • Robert Bateman: Artist and Naturalist November 13 - Emily Carr: Growing Pains November 20 • Emily Carr: Part Two, Little Old Lady on the Edge of Nowhere November 27 - Art of the Inuit December 4 - The Passionate Canadians: Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 1992 7:30 pm University Centre Theatre Tickets: $10- LU students and alumni $12- others Advance tickets can be purchased at the Student Union Office or the Alumni Bookstore. 9 AGORA October 1992 �FORUM YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Yes To Canada! by Ernie Epp . . . The Charlottetown Accord is a h1stonc Canadian compromise that renews our federal system in a creative and progressive way. It des~rv~s the support of every Canadian who wishes to maintain the basic Confederation agreement but recognizes that changing times call for changes in certain parts of that agreement. . Our confederation has been in question for some time. Tensions developed between the Canadian and Quebec governments as early as the 1950s when Ottawa was developing new programs to meet Canadian needs and Quebec City asserted that these initiatives were infringements on provincial jurisdiction as set forth in the British North America A~ . The general Canadian desire for leaders~1p by Ottawa in social and cultural (as well as economic) policy has clashed for decades with the desire of les Quebe9ois et Quebe9oise for leadership by the provincial government in these areas. . Have our interests been protected in the Accord while providing for the concerns of the people of Quebec? I believe that the answer is yes. The Accord provides a definition of Canada and a statement on the "Social and Economic Union" that enshrines economic and social policy developments of the past half century which Canadians value so highly. On the other hand, the Accord Report does not include the major devolution of powers to the provinces that the Allaire Report proposed for the Quebec Liberal Party. The Charlottetown Accord also recognizes that the federal government will occasionally take action in areas of exclusive provincial jurisdiction. The Accord does this in the course of providing a province with the right to financial compensation "."hen it .~ho~ses to develop its own means of meeting the nat1on~I objective." This is a time-tested way of resolving the problem and ends the years of political agitation against "special status" for Quebec. The Accord should launch a new era of co-operative federalism for the Canadian people. The fact that Premier Robert Bourassa accepted this Canadian compromise is one of the best reasons for a "Yes" vote on October 26. Canadians generally may now hope that the federal government_ will accept its responsibility to develop policies that will lead us toward the prosperity we wish for all. There is a means of allowing Quebec, if it chooses, to do things its own way without the federal government shirking its responsibility to the Canadian people - as I think the Trudeau and Mulroney governments have done. The Charlottetown Accord comes closer to the constitutional renewal that Prime Minister Trudeau promised the peopled of Quebec - and Canada - i~ 1980 than did his own constitution of 1981-82. This Accord has been developed by the first ministers of all AGORA the provinces and the two territories as well as by a number of Aboriginal leaders. The Quebec government has accepted it and is now working to achieve _a "Yes" vote like the one the rest of Canada needs to give. There has been a reduction of duplication in government services and the provinces have been re~og~ized as . largely responsible for such areas of provincial responsibility as natural resources. The Charlottetown Accord also acts upon the promises given in 1982 that Aborig!na! rights would be recognized by the federal and provincial gover~ments. Both Prime Ministers Trudeau and Mulroney failed to achieve agreement from the provincial premiers ~n such action. The Accord now unites the governments In acceptance of Aboriginal self-govern~ent and n:~ves Canada a long way towards establishing the political rights of Aboriginal people. The Canadian federal state becomes an ever more interesting union. The hopes of Anglo-Canadian nationalists find expression in such areas as the Can~da clause and the statement on the "Social and Economic Union." The desires of moderate Quebecers find satisfaction in both the recognition of provincial rights and the provision for provinces to meet "nation~I objectives" their own way. The str~~gle of th~ first nations finds a response in recognition of their nght to self-government. A federal state can unite a diversity of nations· the Charlottetown Accord provides a creative way of ~niting the nations that have developed within our 125-year-old Confederation. The Charlottetown Accord ultimately opens the way to a real future for Canada even if th_e people of Quebec should, in the worst of all Canadian developments, opt for sovereignty. The transformation of the Senate into a genuine "house of the federation" • whether the members are elected or appointed by the province - creates a more genuine federal system for a country in which the "federal" government has always controlled far too much patronage and often been insufficiently responsive to the outlying regions. The Charlottetown Accord is both an expression of vital Canadian political traditions and a renewal of Confederation in response to Canadian needs. The Canada clause states social values to which Canadians are committed. The future will see a greater sensitivity of governments to the rights of women, of minorities ~nd of disabled Canadians. Aboriginal self-government will not develop at the expense of Aboriginal women .. Events of the past decade indicate clearly that Canada Is the "kinder, gentler country". . Five regional conferences restored the_con~!Itutional process last winter and enabled Canadian cItIzens to assert their hopes for the country. These conferences encouraged Canadians to expect a voice in the _process of constitutional renewal. We have now been given the opportunity to express our support for the resulting Charlottetown Accord. It is incumbent on all of us to appreciate the compromises that were required and to accept the creative result. 10 - - - - - - - - - -- - October 1992 �NO NO NO NO NO NO NO FORUM I'm voting 'No' and you should too! by Bob Archibald First let's dispose of the phony reasons put forth to support a 'Yes.' It's a vote for unity-Canada will break up without it. Hogwash! This proposal will actually encourage disunity and entrench the divisions among us. There are real dangers to Canadian unity, but this won't fix them. Ovide Mercredi's comment that, under the accord, Indians "... are not becoming part of Canada" is but one example of the fallacy in this position. I'm sick of the Constitution-let's vote 'Yes' and get it over with (the 'hold your nose and vote Yes' approach). A poor reason to accept a bad agreement at any time, and it just isn't true. Check the number of asterisks (items to be worked out later); these virtually ensure a perpetual Constitution Industry. In my opinion, this agreement is fundamentally flawed because of its failure to create a federation where we are all treated as equal partners; it is a paean to the special interest. Should our role in our own country be dependent on our race, our language, our geographic location, our sex? This agreement allows for all of these factors to be used in making the laws which will govern us and even whom we may elect. We have too many groups, each with its own narrow vision of its own good and its own special privileges, and too many political leaders lacking a clear vision for Canada and willing to sell out to these groups. Surely what we want is for any Canadian, of whatever characteristics, to have the freedom to be as distinct (or indistinct) as he/she wishes. Without such a vision, our leaders have no concept of what a constitution should be and this is the root of the current problem. To me, it should state fundamental principles, establish the framework for making the laws to govern us, and define and set limits on the powers of government; it should not be a detailed 'wish list' of special wants for each group seeking advantage over its fellows. It should be difficult, but not almost impossible, to change over time. It appears that the people who made this agreement thought of it as more akin to bargaining over a used car than shaping a great country. The growth proposed in the size of and complexity of government is frightening. Can we afford another forty or so MPs (especially when they are allocated arbitrarily to special groups), or another set of governments for aboriginals? Canada already has too much expensive government and it certainly hasn't solved our problems. I don't want the kind of fragmented Canada that this agreement seems to be describing. I want to treat my fellow Canadians fairly and as equals-race, sex, language or other irrelevancies are not a factor-and I want them and my government to treat me the same way. Let's make a constitution which does that and we will be well on the way to a better future. Voting 'No' to this mess is perhaps a first step. I urge you to take time to really read this agreement-I think you will agree with me. NAPE continued from page 1 computer skills. Based on marks, they then go on to do a full year of more math and science upgrading and life/study skills. In addition to programs designed to meet their needs, NAPE students are helped by tutors and a Native counsellor. "The driving force behind getting into the program was eventually to work in northern Native communities where there's going to be a lot of future development," says Robert Pierre of the Lake Helen First Nation, Red Rock Band, one of nine inaugural NAPE students. "I hope to play a part in that and hopefully make it more viable for our people to benefit from those developments." "The double benefit of this program will be trained engineers and graduates with knowledge of the culture and environmental needs of Native people," Dr. Robert Rosehart said during the opening ceremonies. There is a huge lack of Native engineers in Ontario. According to Locker, of 60,000 licensed engineers and maybe 150,000 altogether in this province, approximately two dozen are of Native ancestry." NAPE is backed by a $500,000 grant guarantee from Ontario Hydro and the Ontario Energy Corporation. The money is used for faculty and counsellor salaries, new computers and classroom and lab renovations. But Hydro and the Crown corporation have attracted $120,000 toward the half-million total from private sponsors Trans-Canada Pipelines, Petro Canada and Suncor Inc. Among those attending the opening ceremony were Ontario Energy Minister Brian Charlton and Sam Horton, Ontario Hydro's vicepresident for Aboriginal and Northern Affairs. Alfred Unklater, left, talks with Chief Joan Manville, Couchiching First Nation, who attended the opening and spoke highly of the program and the hope it offers Native people. Her son, Blake Manville, wants to get a degree in civil engineering and return to his community. 11 AGORA October 1992 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Office at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002. Deadline for the November Agora is October 30, 1992. CORNWALL CONCERT SERIES 1992-93 All concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall in the Music and Visual Arts Centre (Tuesdays at 12:30 pm unless otherwise noted). Tickets are available at the door. October 27 Raymond Spasovski, piano - $7.00/$5.00 November 10 Peter Shackelton, clarinet; Heather Morrison, piano - Free November 24 Thunder Bay Chamber Players - Free The Chancellor Paterson Library Hours Monday to Thursday - 8:00 am to 11:30 pm Friday - 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday - 11 :00 am to 10:00 pm OCTOBER Monday, 26 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Topic: Roots: Viewed Through a Diary Speaker: Prof. G. Merrill Place: Ryan Building, room1044 Time: 7:30 pm Sponsored by the Department of English. For further information about the series, please contact Prof. Joan Dolphin at Ext. 8292. Thursday, 29 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Topic: On Lok: A System of Community Based Long-Terrn Care For the Frail Elderly Speaker: Jennie Chin Hansen, Director, On Lok Senior Health Services, San Francisco Place: The Agora Time: 7:30 pm Sponsored by the Gerontology Study Group, The School of Nursing and NECAH. 1992/93 Nor'Westers Home Schedule Oct. 17 - John Zanatta Alumni Basketball Women 6:00 pm, Men 8:00 pm Nov. 12/13 - Men's Basketball vs Gogebic Nov. 13/14 - Women's Volleyball vs McMaster - 7:30 pm Nov. 15 Women's Volleyball vs Durham College - 11 :00 am Wednesday, 21 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Topic: The Romans in Scotland Speaker: James Russell, Professor of Roman History and Archaeology, University of British Columbia Place: Senate Chambers - UC 1001 'Time: 8:00 pm Sponsored by the Dept. of Languages and The Classical Association of Canada. Thursday, 22 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Topic: A Pre-Referendum Information Session on the Charlottetown Constitutional Agreement Speakers: Dr. Steve McBride, Dr. Gary Munro and Dr. Douglas West Place: Braun Building 1021 Time: 7:00 pm Sponsored by the Department of Political Studies THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY Until November 8 Latvian Photographers in the Age of Glasnost Organized & circulated by the Toronto Photographers Workshop October 15 - November 8 Surface and Structure: Recent Work by Tim Alexander, Jane Eames, and Fritz Lehmberg October 23 - November 25 Colleen Cutschall: Voice in the Blood Organized & circulated by the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba THE NORTHERN EDUCATION CENTRE FOR AGING AND HEA[ H is sponsoring two video presentations from the National Film Board's Caregivers Collection "LIVING WITH DYING" Monday, October 26 Noon -12:30 pm "PILLS UNLIMITED" Monday,November9 Noon -12:30 pm Health Sciences North - Room 2022 AG ORA The AGO RA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992-10 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Chancellor Emeritus Robert James Prettie Chancellor Prettie Emeritus Robert James Prettie Lakehead Lakehead University Northern Vision Northern Vision Campaign President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/db9532d9df36ec7b94a2a3b04770f782.pdf 9ad4292c09d62e9d6c5f4c8996442500 PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD C Ontario, Canada GOR From Russia with Love Volume 9, Number 9 November 1992 Official Opening of the Music & Visual Arts Centre &chard Allen, Minister of Colleges & Universities, joined hundreds of people at the official October opening of the Music and Visual Arts Centre. The 2storey 18,500 square foot building opened last spring but landscaping, decorating, construction of the kiln room and fundraising continue. Prof. Pat Vervoort, Chair of Visual Arts, and Dr. Glen Carruthers, Chair of Music, agree that it's great to have a new home back on campus. Peter Kerr, Assistant Director of Campus Development says "we got a lot of building for our money." Built on time within the original $2.4 million budget, the centre is also home to offices for faculty, staff and on campus concerts. Located on the main floor, the Department of Music was constructed to ensure proper acoustics in the recital hall, piano studio and practice rooms. The visual arts programs are delivered on the second floor where space was left open with many unfinished areas. Exposed items like ducting and pipework were simply painted. Student art work adorns the walls and in the future larger pieces may be displayed outside. The dome-like 16 x 16 foot brick building north of the centre houses a gas-fired kiln. C (__ Thunder Bay Natalie Katya smiles for mom on her six-month birthday. Joy Himmelman, Director of Student Services, has been exploring the option of adopting a baby overseas for more than a year. On November 1O, after exhaustive paper work, inter-continental communications and a two week stay in Russia, mother and daughter arrived in Thunder Bay. Joy says they are both doing very well considering that recent travels include Vladimir, Moscow, Paris, Toronto and Thunder Bay. Next week it's off to Calgary and Vancouver to meet the rest of Natalie's new Canadian family. Pat Vervoort, Richard Allen & Glen Carruthers open the new building. Next month: A Closer Look at the Strategic Plan Meet Dr. Raoul McKay First Masters Program in 12 years �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT Doug Lindsay The Lakehead University community was saddened recently by the death of Professor Doug Lindsay. Many of you will remember Doug as a Professor of Biology at Lakehead University from 1957 until his retirement on June 30, 1983. Doug maintained a close watch on Lakehead University during his retirement years in northern Saskatchewan and his heart never left the institution even in his failing health. Doug was truly one of the faculty pioneers of Lakehead University. (* see Gerry Hashiguchi's memories page 4). Helen Prodanyk It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of a wonderful teacher and colleague from the School of Education. Helen Prodanyk battled with dignity and grace the illness which took her life October 21 . The entire university community sends condolences to her husband Don and children MaryKatherine and Andrew. (*For memories from her colleagues, please refer to page 8). with utility rates budgeted to increase at 8% and all other costs budgeted to increase at 1%. The Budget guidelines and the general fiscal situation both in Ontario and at Lakehead University will be discussed at an open meeting to be held Monday, December 7, 1992 at 4:00 p.m. Please come out as this is your opportunity to hear first-hand and to share with us your opinions. Over the next few months, the Senate Budget Committee and the Board of Governors Financial Planning Committee will be working to finalize the 1993/94 Operating Budget which is normally approved at the April meeting of the Board of Governors. One bright spot is the increasing potential of international ventures and their important contribution to overhead. We are currently exploring with our international partners expansion opportunities particularty for specialized summer offerings. meeting) and was endorsed in November by the Board of Governors. This strategic plan is very much a process document built around a mission statement and a series of goals. One of the key goals includes further initiatives to ensure that the Lakehead University environment is safe and free of harassment and discrimination. In the coming weeks, a more "populist" newspaper version of the Strategic Plan will be broadly circulated and I encourage you to study the document. Many thanks are due to John Whitfield, the Senate Academic Committee, and all those who participated in the debates. History has shown that the 1987 Academic Plan was very instrumental in shaping the direction of the institution, and I would expect the same from this document considering the extensive consultation that went into the development of the Strategic Plan. Safety for Women on Campus It was indeed pleasing to see, in the national reputation survey in Maclean's this year, that Lakehead ranked 5th in its grouping of universities overall and 2nd in the "Leaders of Tomorrow" category. Maclean's survey continues to be, however, an apples and oranges comparison of somewhat questionable value. Perhaps it does help sell magazines. It must be somewhat frustrating, for example, for the Senate Library Committee to read! that in the Library Acquisitions' category, Lakehead University rates 1st in its category of universities. This in no way reflects the tough fiscal situation faced by the Lakehead University library (and for that matter, all Canadian universities' libraries) Recently, Grant Walsh issued a Security Bulletin to advise of a physical assault incident in one of the parking lots. Each day, approximately 10,000 different Funding, Restraint and people visit the Lakehead University Budgeting campus and, although we sometimes like to think we are different, in reality, we I have now received the Task Force Report on Funding for the 1993/94 reflect a microcosmof Ontario (and Canadian) society. Efforts have been budget year, and this report formed the made, in concert with L.U.S.U. in the past basis of the 1993/94 Budget Guidelines few years, to make the campus safer and approved by the Board of Governors on harassment free, but the job is not November 16, 1992. The Task Force finished. It is also very important that we Report reflects the realities of the current have an integrated approach to this matter. and deteriorating provincial fiscal Be it the L.U.S.U. funded Gender Issues situation. In fact, the Task Force income Centre, our Harassment Office in Human projections at 2% Tuition Fee hike and Resources, Student Services (Counselling/ 2% transfer growth may be too optimisHealth Services), the Security Department, tic. A formal announcement of fee our Residence Administration or each and levels, O.S.A.P. changes and transfer every one of you, we all have a role. percentages is expected by the provinPlease do your part to make the campus a cial government by the end of Novemsafer place for all of us. ber. Members of the Labour/ManageIf you have any suggestions for ment Committee have been working improving campus safety, and you feel hard at a letter initiative aimed at they have not been given a fair hearing by reminding the provincial government of the departments directly involved, I would their moral commitment to the 1-2-2%, 3like to talk with you personally. year levels announced last January. From a student intake perspective, Strategic Plan the Task Force is recommending a 5% The 1992-1997 Strategic Plan for reduction in year one students down to Lakehead University has recently been the 1,800 student level. With these approved by Senate (after a 6.5 hour assumptions, a balanced budget results 2 AGORA ) Maclean's Recognition Tidbits - October 22 saw the gala opening of our new Music and Visual Arts Centre. It was a fine occasion, well supported by both the community and the University. Our music student performances and the welldisplayed student art combined to make the day perfect. . The Holiday Celebration this year is in the Ballroom of the continued on page 11 November 1992 J �AROUND CAMPUS LU Goes Green Health Sciences North: Meeting Health Needs As of November 1, 1992 Lakehead University has a widespread Paper Recycling Program in place. Desk top containers have been distributed to offices across campus and large metal bins have been placed in strategic spots across the university campus (ie. the Agora). All fine paper - including envelopes, mailing labels fax paper and newsprint - can be deposited in the recycling bins. Carbon, waxed, photographic papers or paper carrying food residues are not acceptable, however. In addition to the blue bins already being used for metal can recycling on campus, large quantities of cans may be deposited in the white and green recycling bin located behind The Outpost near the loading dock, Food cans must be rinsed with labels removed. Flattened cardboard materials (ie boxes) can also be deposited in the container. For further information contact the Recycling Hotline at 343-8799 If one could start in a rational manner to create a health system, one would want to start with health promotion and to support informal assistance in a community-based and locally "owned" manner, add community-based care, then nursing home care, then chronic or extended treatment, then rehabilitative hospital care, and only then would one add acute or general hospitals and the insuring of physicians services. (Betty Havens, 1992) On October 7, ninety health and social services professionals, faculty and students crowded into the Health Sciences North building to hear an address entitled "Meeting the Health Needs of the Elderly: An Examination of the Manitoba Long Term Care System" delivered by Betty Havens, Assistant Deputy Minister of Continuing Care Programs and provincial Gerontologist, Manitoba Health. Since 1974, Manitoba has been gradually expanding home care services to the older population until, as of 1985, Manitoba had more frail elderly using home care than it had living in nursing homes. More seniors are able to stay in the community with a range of support services such as home nursing and therapy services, adult day care and day hospital programs, respite care and geriatric assessment. There is a strong emphasis on community and neighbourhood volunteerism. There is also emphasis on supporting families and friends who continue to provide 80% of the care needed by the province's elderly population who are in good health and are capably managing their own lives. They are encouraged to remain independent through access to information and referral services, educational programs, counselling and advocacy services, seniors' job bureaus and fitness classes. With Ontario on the brink of implementing its long awaited "Long-term Care Redirection", we can greatly benefit from hearing the experience of our close neighbours to the west. This lecture was jointly sponsored by the Lakehead University Gerontology Study Group, the Department of Sociology and the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and health. A copy of Betty Haven's lecture is available by calling 343-2126. Epp Seeks NOP Nomination "I have decided to seek nomination as the New Democratic candidate in the constituency of Thunder Bay-Nipigon," announced Ernie Epp, Associate Professor of History at Lakehead University and MP for Thunder Bay-Nipigon from 1984 to 1988. "Having considered the matter carefully with my family L . . - - - - - - - - ' and with associates in the Party and outside it, I look forward to a lively race and a successful election campaign! ''The Canadian people have indicated their profound unhappiness with the present Conservative government," Epp continued. "I believe that they want effective leadership from the federal government, and I do not think that the Liberal Party is any more capable of providing that leadership than the Conservatives. "I believe that Audrey Mclaughlin, the Leader of the Federal New Democratic Party, has demonstrated the kind of leadership that Canadians are looking for, and I would like to have the opportunity to work with her in rebuilding our de· pressed economy and restoring our battered social programs. I shall be working hard to obtain the support of New Democratic members in the nomination race and, if I am successful, I look forward to working with them and many others to give the people of Thunder Bay-Nipigon the committed and effective representation they deserve. "The people of Thunder Bay-Nipigon deserve to have a Member of Parliament who recognizes their aspirations, responds to their needs, and works with them to achieve a good and prosperous life," Epp concluded. "I would like to return to the work that I and my assistants were doing during the last Parliament to meet the needs of many individuals and act on the hopes of the people generally." ~- Speedy Recovery Wishes Since he's already been spotted around campus, it's almost too late to wish Dr. Geoffrey Engholm a speedy recovery after his by-pass surgery. Great to see you back! Heart surgeons in Hamilton must be doing something right because Dr. Naysmith reports that Hans Westbroek has also made a wonderful recovery from his recent heart surgery. Our thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery go to Miss Evelyn Halliday, a good friend of Lakehead's, who is currently in McKellar Hospital. 3 AGORA November 1992 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY University Collection - Northern Studies Resource Centre Wseries Economic Department Discussion Papers Lakehead Centre for Northern Studies Research Reports and Occasional Papers Proceedings of the Annual Lakehead University Forestry Association forestry Symposium) Did you know that the Library has a special collection which maintains an historic record of Lakehead University through publications of the University and the faculty? As you might expect, the name of this special collection is the University Collection and it is located on the ground floor of the Chancellor Paterson Library in the Northern Studies Resource Centre. Included in this collection are university publications, consultants' reports which have been commissioned by the University, books, and written issues of the student newspaper. The following is just a sample of some of the material you will find in the University Collection: ) W Recent Books lssumatuq: Learning from the traditional wisdom of the Canadian Inuit by Kit Minor Not Working: State, Unemployment and Neo-conservatism in Canada by S. McBride The Faculty Offprint Collection, which is also located in the Northern Studies Resource Centre, serves as a supplement to the University Collection and contains offprints of articles and reviews by Lakehead University faculty and staff. Typescripts of papers delivered at conferences and unpublished speeches are included as well. WMinutes of Meetings Senate and Board of Governors WCalendars Lakehead University calendars dating back to the Lakehead Technical Institute in 1949 mwwwmwmmwwwwwwww W Newspapers/newsletters Current and back issues of the Argus and the Agora IN MEMORIAM oldtimers still talk about it. Among the features was the banquet in the Great Hall ( formerly the Study). It was decorated in the boreal forest theme - only we used the boreal forest to decorate it with. We brought truck loads of bog (complete with mosquitoes and blackflies) into the hall. Dr. Prettie had his crew cut up and supply tree slabs for tables complete with chainsawed chairs. The menu included pickerel and old man McKirdy's beaver etc. Moe Ktytor provided entertainment - everything from a go-go dancer for the old men to the soothing ballads of Tom Kelly for their wives. (Yeah, that was okay then.) This was a big undertaking but it was a great success. The success was Doug • although it took a cast of many to orchestrate the project, all were willing to help in any way • Doug just had a nice way about him. I sometimes think we don't hear too much about what he did for this place or his department but he was quietly (sometimes not so quietly) working in the background instead of being in the limelight. Much of what the department has today has been built around Doug's yesterdays. Doug would shudder ~t today's enrolments. In his day we could finish a lab early and reconvene at the Crest (the hotel that Lakehead built) and buy the class a round. Many of the world's and Lakehead's problems christened those round tables. I can still hear his special gravelly voice and his hearty laugh. Above all when I remember Doug Lindsay I think about his philosophy of teaching: If I am giving the lectures I should know more than the student in the beginning. But if I have done my mob well the students should leave my class knowing as much as me. tt I have done really well and sparked the students' interest they should know more than me. Good-bye old friend. We will cherish the memories." Douglas Rome Lindsay Doug Lindsay was born April 10/21 in Port Arthur, Ontario. He received his B.A. from Queen's 1949 and his Master of Science from Wisconsin in 1951. He started at Lakehead Technical Institute as an Instructor in 1957, was tenured 59/60 and promoted through the ranks to Professor in 68/69, serving as Chairman of the Biology Department from 71-75, and retiring on June 30, 1983. These are a few of the dates and facts, but Gerry Hashiguchi remembers the man. "He was remembered as 'DOC' to many students or 'DOOG' to others. He was my teacher, mentor and employer but always a dear friend. He was impossible to work for but a pleasure to work with. At times he seemed unpolished and a little rough around the edges - but so are diamonds in the field Students could really relate to him. Maybe this unpolished appearance appealed to them. Perhaps students could feel and trust his sincerity. Doug wasn't afraid to say "I don't know, we'll have to look it up" and look WE did. He instilled his students with an interest in whatever they were doing and an infinite thirst for knowledge. He often measured his success by the number of students who were encouraged to go on - there are many doctors, dentists, and professionals who are a living testimony of his 'successes'. Doug was very sympathetic and encouraging to students, never intimidating or pompous. I remember when he hosted the Canadian Botanical Association (CBA) convention in '68 - some .J 4 AGORA November 1992 �it4Ha-1 RICK MACLAREN cc CECELIA LITTLEWOLF-WALKER Rick Maclaren recently joined the Department of Psychology. Originally from Toronto, Professor Maclaren received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and his Masters from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). He is in the process of obtaining his PhD from OISE and will finish his work by March 1993. Before coming to LU,. Maclaren taught Introductory Psychology and Social Cognition at the University of Toronto. MacLaren's Masters and PhD work has been in Naive Psychology, in particular, children's understanding of the mind. "I am researching children's comprehension of irony. I have completed an article which will be published in early 1993 called ''Trick or Treat", children's understanding of surprise. To test this I used two "Smarties" boxes - one filled with rocks and the other with the Smarties candy. One child watches the other with the two boxes and predicts whether or not the child will be surprised by the rocks or by the candy. Three year olds will predict that the smarties will surprise while four and a half year olds choose the rocks as the surprise. The three year olds in the test fail to understand strategic surprise." In his spare time, Maclaren enjoys reading, including books by David Lodge, and old mythology. He looks forward to testing out his new ski equipment this winter. GEORGINA VOULGARIS ([ Georgina Voulgaris has recently joined the Student Placement and Co-operative Education Centre as a Student Placement Officer. "My responsibity includes assisting students in preparing for entry into the labour market resumes, applications, job skills. The goal of our office is to bring students and employers together and in these economic times we have to work even harder to bring recruiters on campus." Voulgaris is a Lakehead University alumna from the Business Administration program. She has worked for the Northwest Enterprise Centre at Confederation College as a Business Advisor, providing entrepreneurial training for perspective entrepreneurs and at the same time, providing business advisory services to more established business owners. Voulgaris also worked as the Marketing Manager for a contracting firm in Thunder Bay. In her leisure time Voulgaris "loves to read and to work on computers" but her ultimate love is travelling. AGORA Cecelia Littlewolf-Walker is the Native Counsellor in Native Support Services. The Native Counselling position is a new one, providing career, education and personal advice to native students. Originally from Northern Saskatchewan and registered with the Ermineskin Band from the Plains Cree Reserve in Hobbema, Alberta, LittlewolfWalker moved to Ontario seven years ago. ''Thunder Bay is our home. My husband is a United Church Minister and is the Chaplain at McKellar Hospital." Littlewolf-Walker graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree (major: Sociology) from Lakehead University and is presently working part-time toward an Honours in Social Work. Her work experience defines her expertise in the field of counselling. "I have been an alcohol and drug counsellor, a life-skills coach for native people and a counsellor in grief therapy." In addition to her work, Littlewolf-Walker is also a volunteer for the Telecare Crisis Line. When she has a few minutes of spare time, Littlewolf-Walker enjoys curling and walking with her husband and dog. She also likes to do beadwork and read native literature. Come Meet DAVID SUZUKI speaking about and autographing his major new book WISDOM OF THE ELDERS co-written with Peter Knudtson A n examination of how native visions of nature are transformi ng scientific thinking. Here nrc myths and legends collected from the world's aboriginal communities juxtaposed with the discoveries and breakthroughs of some of the most respected scientists of our tjme. A unique book that challenges the very ways in which we view nature. DATE: \va::tl~hf.."(? ~fll.. l<o "/: t:£rl.lL.!> -n, COME=: :'f Stoddart p u b l i s h in g 5 November 1992 �Varsity Sports Update by Ian T. Fero - Argus Sports Editor The 1992/93 varsity sports season has already begun and early indications show that it will once again be a very good year for the blue and white. Each of the four varsity teams, wrestling, women's volleyball and both men's and women's basketball, have a solid core of returning players and a fresh crop of rookie talent to bolster their attack. After a successfully competitive campaign last year, the Nor'Westers once again look to be among Ontario's best again this season. Taking a look at the wrestling scene we find that head coach, Francis Clayton, has a lot of talent to work with this year with a nucleus of 15 veterans and 14 rookies on the team. Last season's CIAU bronze medallist Sheldon Muir {57kg), and finalist Lee Pine {90kg) lead the way with talented athletes such as Mike Kitchen {68kg), John Burke {76kg) and Kevin Wallen {72kg) providing solid competition. Two noticeable (re)additions come in the form of Craig Hardy (61kg) and Jim Gowanlock (82kg). Hardy spent the bulk of last season on the injured reserve with a variety of injuries but has returned to join the team for the coming season. He competes under 5th year status and should be an asset not only on the scoreboard but as a leader. Impressive first year wrestlers early on are Wayland Pulkkinen (65kg) who has come to Lakehead for his Masters degree and Mike Danielson who (52kg) covers the lightest weight category. Coach Clayton is confident that the team success will be immediate and believes that along with individual success, the team should be able to crack the CIAU top 10. He adds that if everyone wrestles to their potential there is a chance at reaching the top three in Canada. Kelly Brautigam returns to lead the Nor'Wester volleyball squad who looks to improve on their 12-2 conference record of last year. Brautigam, one of the best power hitters has a good supporting cast this year. Jo-Anne Hood takes over the full time setter position. She is a capable setter and adds flair to the Nor'Wester attack, a quality which earned her athlete-of·the-month honours for the volleyball team in October. Geraldine Bergmans, the middle blocker, is looking to add to her block total which will lead her to shatter the Nor'Wester all-time record. Rookie and Thunder Bay native Catherine McMahon has asserted herself as the second middle-blocker in the line-up and adds size and aggressiveness to the team. Rookie Jo-Anne Manuia will sit out the fall semester after transferring from Lake Superior State, and Kerri-Ann Ewacha will spend the first semester travelling, hoping to return in the winter. Monica Ucke has claimed the off-side position but will receive some competition for the spot from Panda Edwards, Kristen Owens and Tanja Mastomaki. The team has a 3-1 record beating Windsor twice and splitting with McMaster at the Thunderdome. With a 13· 1 record last year, McMaster is one of the teams to beat. Following the loss of Les Ragguette, Ray Foster and Mike Lalonde, optimism was low in the men's basketball camp. However, many players have stepped up to fill those roles and the team looks to be on the upswing. First indications were seen at the John Zanatta alumni games. The alumni team featured Foster, Lalonde and among others, Dave Zanatta, LU's alltime leading scorer. Before the game Dave Pineau was presented with the John Zanatta Memorial Scholarship for academic excellence combined with athletic ability. Pineau then went on to lead the Nor'Westers to a victory over the alumni. The team then travelled to Laurentian to take on the defending OUAA East champions. Both games were competitive and the Nor'Westers were able to squeak out the second game in overtime. In the Pizza Hut tourney it took a herculean effort from Manitoba's Eric Bridgeland to steal the tournament from LU. Nor'Westers Pineau and guard Peter Brown were named to the tournament all-star team. The Manitoba team will surely be ranked in the top three pre-season so the close score was encouraging. The season will not begin until after Christmas but preseason matches have showcased Pineau, averaging over 20 points per game, Peter Brown, Post man Craig Law and rookie Cam Becher who was instrumental in the win over Laurentian. Look for good things from Cory Keeler, Brian Tees, Paul Andrews and Chris Grace. The team is deep with talent and should remain competitive enough to make the playoffs in the OUAA West division. After a tournament in Winnipeg this season Kathy Harrison has become the all-time leading scorer in LU women's basketball history. Harrison, a fifth year player, has scored 1631 points in just 129 games. Things are looking good for the lady cagers. Harrison leads a team which features veterans and rookies. Patti Johnston, Lisa Corsault, Jenny Burgess and Donna Forman return to round out the starting line-up. After defeating the alumni at the John Zanatta games the team lost a pair to Laurentian. The team then won three games over York, Manitoba and Saskatchewan at the Pizza Hut tourney to claimthe title. Forman and Harrison were named to the all-star team with Harrison winning the MVP award. The team has a strong bench of Bonnie McAlpine, Leo Altieri, Angie Pumputis, Michelle Black and rookies Katie Langdon, Nicole Versaevel, Dava Anderson and Lisa Chambers. The conference schedule will begin after Christmas but look for the lady Nor'Westers to crack the pre-season CIAU rankings and go on to win their division en-route to a berth at the nationals in Victoria. The talent is there to make that kind of run. 6 AGORA November 1992 J �.. ,RESEARCH NEWS RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA International Summer Institutes The international strategy of SSHRC focuses on providing support for research teams and networks engaged in scholarty collaboration at the international level. It is in this context that SSHRC has established a program of support for Canadian universities to convene International Summer Institutes. In annual competitions, 'Jeginning in 1993, SSHRC will award grants for up to three institutes to be held in Canada each summer. Summer institutes focus on specific themes approached frem an interdisciplinary perspective and provide forums in which scientific research matters may be actively discussed and which may lead to dissemination in a variety of forms. Summer institutes consist of a series of meetings, workshops, seminars, and symposia, including sessions intended to involve the public and the press. Deadline for submission of Letter of Intent December 15, 1992. GREEN PLAN Research Program on Economic Instruments for Achieving Environmental Objectives The government is making available $1.4 million in Green Plan funds for the university-based research program. Its purpose is to promote the development of an academic research network to exchange ideas and information and further research into the practical application of economic instruments to resource management and specific environmental problems Research News : . Director: Dr. Connie Nelson Research Officer: Anne Klymenko Special Projects Officer: Kelly Morris Research Secretary: Lynn Gollat ext. 8793 ext. 8223 ext. 8939 ext. 8283 NOVEMBER 1992 facing Canada. It will also encourage the widespread review of research results. The Government of Canada believes that the use of economic instruments to achieve environmental goals in Canada deserves serious consideration. Economic instruments can help to integrate the environment into economic decisions in the pursuit of sustainable development. The use of economic instruments -- with their potential advantages of cost-effectiveness and the stimulation of innovation -- can help enhance Canada's economic prosperity while achieving Canada's environmental goals. Deadline: January 15, 1993. JAPAN FOUNDATION Fellowship Program The Japan Foundation Program is designed to provide scholars, researchers, artists, and other professionals with opportunities to learn more about Japan and its people and to conduct research or pursue creative projects in Japan. Proposals must be withinthe disciplines of the humanities and/or social sciences and must be related in substantial part to Japan. Comparative research is acceptable. Proposals which do not fall withinthe scope of acceptable project areas include physical, natural, medical or engineering sciences; improving Japanese language proficiency; training or selfimprovement in non-academic fields such as sports, technology, commerce, and the periorming arts. In order to conduct research in Japan effectively, the cooperation of an affiliated institution or research associate is essential. Priority will be given to applicants who have secured an affiliation at the time of the application. The following types of specialists are eligible: Scholars and Researchers (2 to 12 months); Doctoral Candidates (4 to 14 months); Artists (2 to 6 months); and Cultural Properties Specialists (2 to 6 months). Deadline: December 1, 1992. NATO RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS This program is designed to promote study and research leading to publication on topics relevant to the North Atlantic Alliance. Each fellow will be awarded the sum of 240,000 Belgian francs or its equivalent, inclusive of all travel costs for the fiscal year May 1993 to December 1994. Applicants must be nationals of a NATO member state and pursue their work in one or more member countries of NATO in close liaison with recognised academic institutions (relevant university departments, strategic studies centres or research teams headed by experts of international standing). Selection will be based on factors such as academic qualifications, professional achievement and published research. Deadline: December 31, 1992. ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES PRA Research Fellowships The fundamental objective of the OAS Research Fellowships Program is to further the economic, social, technical and cultural development of the American Peoples. Under the policy established by the Council of the OAS, priority will be given to the studies, research and training necessary for the expansion of man's productivity, and the fellowships will be granted to candidates who give evidence of having had advanced training in the field for which the fellowship is requested. Fellowships are granted for periods of not less than three months nor more than two years. The fellowship is tenable in the following countries: Antigua and Bermuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Domini- 1 November 1992 �can Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Christopher and Neves, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, United States, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela, with the exception of the country of which the candidate is a citizen or in which a permanent residence is maintained. A Fellowship provides funds sufficient to cover, as a maximum, travel expenses, subsistence allowance, and tuition fees and study materials (if applicable). Deadline: March 1, 1993. PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION AND AMFAR Research Grant Program The Pediatric Aids Foundation (PAF) and the American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFar) announce the availability of funding for new and/or unfunded high quality one year pediatric research grants (up to $65,000), two year pediatric Postdoctoral scholar awards, and short-term pediatric travel grants (up to $5,000). For further information, please contact Ms. Klymenko, Research Officer at ext. 8223. Letters of Intent are due no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 1993. Kathy King, Visual Arts student, demonstrates woodchip firing outside the Music and Visual Arts building. Research News PEOPLE/PAPER/PUBLICATIONS Dr. Laurie Garred, Chair and Professor of Chemical Engineering, recently attended the 10th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Blood Purification in Louisville, Kentucky, where he presented two papers. In one, "A New Simple Formula for Calculating Kt/V Based on Urea Kinetic Modelling Theory" (co-authored by W. Mccready, Director of Dialysis, McKellar Hospital), Garred reported a theoretical work and its validation with 17 Thunder Bay hemodialysis patients. The second paper, entitled "Daily Subcutaneous Erythroprotein (EPO) vs Thrice Weekly Intravenous EPO: A Comparison of Efficacy by Mathematical Modelling", was based on a collaborative project with three French medical research centres. Dr. Garred was co-author on an additional paper, "Creatinine Kinetic Modelling: An Essential Tool for the Long Term Assessment of Protein Nutritional Status in Dialysis Patients", presented by 8. Canaud, Lapeyronie Hospital, Montpellier, France. Dr. L. Di Matteo, Department of Economics presented a paper entttled, ''The Ontario 1892 Wealth Project: A Report on Research in Progress" at the 18th Conference on Quantitative Methods in Canadian Economic History held in Vancouver, October 2-3, 1992. The paper was a report on the progress to date of a SSH RC funded study to construct wealth estimates for Ontario in 1892 using probate and census manuscript records. As well, a paper co-authored with Rosanna Di Matteo entitled ''The Determinants of Expenditures 2 by Canadian Visitors to the United States" was presented at the meetings of the Canadian Economics Association at Charlottetown, P.E.I., June 5-7, 1992. This paper has been accepted for publication and will be forthcoming in the Journal of Travel Research. Other forthcoming publications include "Canadian Wealth Inequality in the Late Nineteenth Century: A Study of Wentworth County, Ontario 1872-1902" co-authored with Peter George in The Canadian Historical Review, LXXIII, 4, 1992 and "Evidence on Lakehead Economic Activity from the Fort William Building Permit Registers, 1907-1969" in Papers and Records, Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, XX. 2 Dr. H.T. Saliba, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, attended the "IXe Colloque Vibrations Chocs et Bruit" which took place at the Ecole Centrale de Lyon in Lyon, France where he presented a paper entitled "Methode experimentale pour l'etude des vibrations libres des plaques minces simplements soutenues". He also attended the Society of Engineering Science 29th Annual Technical Meeting which was held at the University of California in San Diego where he presented a paper entitled "Superposition: A Powerful tool in the Field of Plate Vibration". Alain Nabarra, Associate Professor, Department of Languages, presented a paper entitled " Le role et le statut de l'imprime dans les colonies fran~aises au 18e siecle", to the 19th meeting of the Canadian Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies held at Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Oct. 14-17, 1992. Professor Nabarra contributed also four articles to November 1992 �Publications continued r,==:;;;;;;;;iii;i;;:;:::;:;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;i the second volume of the Dictionnaire de la presse de langue, 1600-1789, published jointly in Oxford and Paris (Taylor Institute/Editions Universitas). Three articles deal with newspapers published in the French colonial territories before 1789. The fourth one deals with a periodical published in French in The Hague by one of the first women journalists, Anne Dunoyer. L......,_;__ _ _ _~ She had fled from the south of France after the resumption of the religious wars at the end of Louis XIV's reign, and had taken refuge in Holland where she started to publish the Lettre historiques et galantes in 1707. Dr. Anita B. Chen, Professor of Sociology, recently presented the following conference papers: "Attitudes Towards Grandparents: A Cross-Cultural Comparison", at the Canadian Association on Gerontology annual conference, Edmonton, October 22-25, 1992; "The Changing Profile of Nursing Students in Northwestern Ontario: Some Preliminary Findings," at the annual meeting of the Canadian Sociology nd Anthropology Association, 11iversity of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, June 1-3, 1992. Her paper on nursing students is part of a larger survey on recruitment to nursing in Northwestern Ontario funded by the Centre for Northern Studies, Lakehead University. .Dr. Jane Crossman, School of Physical Education and Athletics, recently presented a paper entitled "Canadian Coaches' Perceptions of the 1980 Olympic Boycott" at the North American Society for Sport Sociology annual conference in Toledo, Ohio. The research follows a study recently published in the Sociology of Sport Journal (Vol.9, pgs. 354-371) pertaining to the perceptions of the Canadian athletes who were affected. Both studies were co-researched by Dr. Ron Lappage of the same Department. C Research News Dr. Harun Rasid, Professor and Chairman, Department of Geography, has recently published the following: "Rapporteur's Report", pages 315-334 in Making a Great Lake Superior. Proceeding from the 1990 International Conterence on Remedial Action Plans in the Lake Superior Basin, edited by Jake Vander Wal and Paul D. Watts Thunder Bay: Lakehead University Centre for Northern Studies Occasional Paper #9, 1992. Dr. Azim Mallik, Department of Biology presented an invited paper entitled "Eco-physiological processes in seedling growing and silviculture: future research directions" at the Ontario Tree Seedling Growers Association's Annual Conference held in Thunder Bay, September 21 - 24, 1992. The paper will be published in the conference proceedings. Dr. Mallik also presented a poster entitled "Old growth white pine reserve in Northwestern Ontario and Structure" at the White Pine Symposium, History, Ecology, Policy and Management held in Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.A., September 16 - 18, 1992. Dr. Glen B. Carruthers, Chair, Department of Music, presented a paper entitled "Strangeness and Beauty: The Opening Measure of Mozart's Symphony in G minor, K. 550" at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for EighteenthCentury Studies held in St. John's, Newfoundland, October 14 -18, 1992. His paper "Subjectivity, Objectivity and Authenticity in NineteenthCentury Bach Interpretation" has appeared in the Canadian University Music Review, XII (1992)/2, 95-112. Dr. Douglas Thom, School of Education, gave the invited address on "Conscience and Leadership" at the Seventh Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration, "Educational Administrators - Facing the Challenges of the Future," August 17-21, 1992 in Hong Kong, and organized by the Hong Kong Council of Educational Administration. Thom is founder of the Hong Kong Council of Educational Administration (HKCEA) and Advanced Studies in Educational Management at the University of Hong Kong 1980-1984. Educa- 3 November 1992 �tion and educational administration in Hong Kong and China are of high interest as the changes set for 1997 approach. 150 participants from the Commonwealth and the United States were involved. Doug participated in many facets of the conference including meetings on research and development and a visit to the University of Shenzhen in the special economic zone in China just across the Hong Kong border. Finance and law topics were of particular interest. His daughter, Jade, born in Hong Kong, accompanied him and took part in much of the scholarly activity as well as mixing with young Chinese students. Dr. Thom is shown with directors (from left to right) Dr. Alex Fung Chi Wah, Dr. Andrew Wong Kam Cheung, Mrs. Angela Cheung Wong Wan Yiu, JP., Dr. Cheng Kai Ming (also Dean of Education, University of Hong Kong) and Mr. Chu Man Chor. Many of Doug's former Advanced Diploma and Masters students, including Ors. Fung, Wong and Cheng, have gone on to obtain their doctorate degrees in major universities and are now influential in the research, development and planning with respect to Hong Kong and China's educational futures. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all facuity to share with us interesting research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would just would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehicle for communicating your research endeavours to the community at large. For further research information call Anne Klymenko at ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 891 Oor drop by Alumni House. .)) Northwestern Omario is a mottled map of ancient mountains, evergreen forests and deep, cold lakes. It forms the north shore of the most majestic and inscrutable body of water in the world: Lake Superior. It is a land of dazzling summers and near-arctic winters. In a multitude of ways, the writers in this book convey the strength. rawness, and bracing vitality of the landscape and climate they inhabil. And they confirm a timeless truth about literature: that a writer's physictrl surroundings are 3 prime stimulant to the rich cartography of his or her imagination. NEW BOOK RELEASED The Wolf's Eye is the firstever collection of stories by writers from Northwestern Ontario. It was launched Thursday November 26 with editor Charles Wilkins and many of the writers in attendance. A reading was organized on campus the next day for professors John Futhey and Claude Liman whose works were selected. Copies are available in city book stores and in the Alumni Bookstore. A signed copy would make an excellent Christmas gift. 4 Research News November 1992 �CAMPAIGN UPDATE C Dialing for Dollars Supporters of the arts The Alumni Annual Fund is rapidly winding down. The fall phonathon aimed at raising $100,000 of the Association's $175,000 goal. Thanks to telemarketing coaches Susan Hazuda and Rose Costa, and the hard work of 25 student callers, more than $103,000 was raised in pledges. However, according to Scott Fortnum, Manager of Alumni Services, it took more than 18,000 dialed telephone numbers and 5,000 conversations with grads. In addition to the much needed funds, we added 750 new donors and increased the average gift to $50 • a 36% increase over last year! While the stats are most gratifying, one fact became obvious: callers were spending alot of valuable time tracking down lost grads rather than raising money. The Alumni Association has put out a challenge to the entire university community to help them update their alumni database. Perhaps it's a due to an increasingly mobile society, but of the 20,000 grads on the system we have current addresses for fewer than 13,000. If you know a grad who is not receiving the Nor'Wester and wants to stay in touch with the University, call Cathy Trojan at 343-8155. Complimentary symphony tickets for the first six people who put us in contact with lost grads. By the official opening of the Music and Visual Arts Centre, the goal of raising $500,000 for equipment and supplies reached the $175,000 mark. The opening provided the opportunity to recognize and thank many donors. People wishing to help on this campaign in any manner should contact JoAnne Silverman at 343-8910. John and Toie Naysmith share a laugh with friends at the opening. The Jean McNulty Recftal Hall was named by Mrs. Naysmith in recognition of the communfty contribution made by her Mother, an accomplished pianist. Arts supporters Bill and Elizabeth Allcock enjoyed the opening ceremony and a tour of the new facility. C Civil Engineering student Robert Mason enjoys his telemarketing job. When telling grads about all the changes at LU he's likely not aware that looking over his shoulder is a rather famous grad, Rhodes Scholar Rob Foster, currently completing his doctorate in Biology at Oxford. AGORA Marilyn Watson, donor and member of the Arts committee. From left to right, Penny Legge, John Augustine, Annette Augustine, Campaign Co-chair, and committee member Dr. David Legge. 7- November 1992 �Dr. Jim Smithers Honoured by Canada 125 Jim Smithers was honoured by the Government of Canada recently at an event that recognized Canada 125 volunteers. Along with 11 other prominent Canadians, Jim and his wife Marcella, were hosted by the Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Ramon Hnatyshyn at a plaque presentation ceremony held at Rideau Hall. The Canada 125 Volunteer Programme saw over 300,000 participants play a crucial role in the development and implementation of over 23,000 projects nationwide during 1992, the 125th anniversary of Confederation. The 12 outstanding volunteers selected to attend the ceremony came from each of the provinces and territories representing their fellow volunteers. Jim represented Ontario as expedition leader of the Mackenzie "Canada Sea-to-Sea" Project. After 34 years of teaching, Dr. Smithers is about to retire in style although he hasn't officially done so. He still has to mark final exams but the boxes are packed and he is thisclose to vacating his office for good. Jim won't be putting up his feet and relaxing, however. In January he leaves on the Concordia tall ship to teach inf the Class Afloat Program. In May he will be back at Lakehead University to organize the final leg of the Mackenzie trip from Peace River, Alta. to Bella Coola, B.C. Onward Ho, Jim! IN MEMORIAM Helen Prodanyk Professor Helen Kathleen Prodanyk died on October 21, 1992. Helen joined the Faculty of Education in 1980 as a sessional lecturer specializing in primary curriculum and instruction in language arts. In 1987 ,. ,,.,.._ ...~ sheh becafmEeda full-time dmemkber of the f 8c oo1 o ucation an too on the roIe o Field Experience Coordinator. As such she _, assumed responsibility for the implementation of the practice teaching program and quickly developed excellent relations with teachers and school boards. A graduate of Lakehead Teachers College and Lakehead University, Helen taught with the Port Arthur Board of Education, later the Lakehead Board of Education. She recently completed requirements for the Master of Education in Curriculum Studies which will be awarded posthumously at Spring convocation '93. At the memorial service Professor David Bates delivered a eulogy on behalf of her many friends and colleagues from the School of Education. "Everyone was touched by Helen's kindness, warmth, cheerfulness and humour," he said. Director of the School, Alan Bowd praised her as an ideal model for students, "embodying the qualities a fine teacher at any level should possess". In 1990 she initiated and sponsored the first meeting of the Ontario Field Experience co-ordinators, which was held at Lakehead University and has since bcome an annual event. Her professional trademarks were dedication, civility, graciousness and exceptional caring - traits that in the workplace made everyone feel valued and important. A Memorial Scholarship has been established in Helen's name and donations may be made through Alumni House. Your access to more than 6000 key people Ji~~~·- Ji~~~ Universitie Telephone Directory :,t':,~,;::):~~ ~~-::-..'t-~•~''"l:t,l:C:~ "'':.t~~•,:.~~,:;:-~~ ,~~~~hl~"~~~~,> ,,.,_~~~-~ :-.,w;i,.• ;, , ' The Universities Telephone Directory, published annually by the AUCC, gives you direct access to over 6000 Canadian university academics and administrators by providing their: v' name and title v' E-mail address v' fax number v' direct phone number. A valuable reference source, the Universities Telephone Directory also gives you information about: v' academic associations v' government departments and agencies v' federal research granting agencies v' faculty and student organizations. Order your copy today from AUCC Publications/pr, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1 P SN 1, telephone: (613) 5631236 extension 205. Staff and faculty can be invoiced by AUCC for $17.95 (plus GST}. Visa and MasterCard orders accepted. * ~ Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada 8 AGORA November 1992 J) �AUCC NOTES C Setting the AUCC Agenda Corporate Community Invests in Education The AUCC has targetted seven key issues to guide its activities over the next 12 to 18 months. The association identified these issues following a survey of university presidents, an environmental scan and a senior staff planning session attended by nine university presidents. "Our agenda is relevant and responsive, focussed on priority issues with realistic expectations," says Claude LaJeunesse, AUCC president. The issues are: Research: The association and its research committee will review federal support of research - the level and form of funding, the nature and purpose of research support and the delivery of support through three granting councils. Indicators: The AUCC will facilitate the work of universities in defining and developing teaching and research indicators in partnership with regional and provincial associations. And it will watch national and international developments in the use of performance indicators. Federal role in higher education: The AUCC's funding committee will take the next step in exploring options for federal support to university education and research. In particular, it will examine in greater detail the implications of a direct-to-student funding option possibly including income-contingent repayment loans for university students. Governance: University presidents recently spent two days discussing whether existing university governance structures and processes are adapted to the needs of today. The AUCC will watch for examples of "best practices" in university governance to share with its members. Labour relations: The AUCC will provide an effective and timely information exchange on faculty bargaining at Canadian campuses. Student assistance and mobility: The AUCC believes that no academically qualified student should be denied a Canadian university education due to costs or other impediments to student access. In support of this commitment, the association will continue to press the federal government for Canada Student Loans Program reforms. It also plans to review barriers that prevent student mobility among provinces and among universities. International cooperation: The AUCC will promote the involvement of universities in international cooperation and will lobby federal authorities for financial support for universities' international activities. While stressing the above priorities the AUCC will also continue necessary work on past priority issues such as faculty renewal and copyright reform. Last year corporations donated $41.25 million dollars to the education sector and higher education received the lion's share. Higher education was the popular target of corporate donations, receiving 86.7 per cent of the education sector funds. In fact, of the $153.4 million donated by corporations to various causes last year, education received 26.9 per cent , more than any other sector including social services (20.2 per . cent) and health (19.5 per cent). This information comes from 244 respondents to the "Corporate Community Investment in Canada 1991" survey, compiled by the Institute of Donations and Public Affairs Research at the Conterence Board of Canada. So why is education such a popular choice among donors? Because business want to form partnerships with "institutions that will help develop skilled workers," says George Khoury, IDAR director. In other words, the $41.25 million spent in this sector is an investment by business in its own future. That's why many donors now refer to these gifts as "corporate community investment," says Mr. Khoury, 'to reflect the changes in the way corporate donors think of their contribution." They have "an expectation of return in terms of strengthening the community they operate in, and in terms of strengthening their own work force and competitiveness." Allutalion ofC:nrpnrah• Suppurl, All lnduslries. 1991. 19!!0 and 1mm ■ ■ □ 111, The Learning Assistance Centre at Lakehead University will be a feature story on Spectrum, TBT Channel 5, on Sunday December 6, 1992 at 6 pm. Many students, faculty and staff will appear in the 16 minute piece which was produced collaboratively with the Information Office, Learning Assistance Centre, Thunder Bay Television and the Communications Resource Centre on campus. 9 AGORA I I 1~ tt I n I • So who's donating the most? Leading the pack were banks, with the 1Othat responded to the lnstitute's survey reporting an average contribution of $3.1 million each. Close behind were beverage and tobacco companies, at $2.8 million each (four respondents). One heartening note: despite the recession, business is still funding community needs. However, warns Mr. Khoury, tight profit margins mean that new projects are having a hard time finding corporate backers. So what's the key to winning new funding in these hard times? Establish 'partnerships' that serve the needs of business as well as your institution, advises Mr. Khoury, and, above all, don't ask for too much. "If the requests are realistic in terms of the amounts requested," he says, "and sensitive to the realities of the recession, they're more likely to get funded." We're going to be on TV! C IN1 ,.. November 1992 �h(•J;Uh'II by Sean Calijouw Then I go through the tunnel to the elevator in the Education Centre. This is a modern elevator designed with disabilities in mind. However, mine was not the disability in mind and again I must rely on a passer by. Legislated accessibility regulations are a step forward but are in no way complete. Next I travel down the hallway past the Outpost towards the Agora. But I must make a stop at the security office. By the way, my ten minutes is probably already past. I talk to the guards on duty and get one of them to help me take the stairlift between the University Centre and the Agora. If it works {and it doesn't always work) that the ramps with locked bicycles. Condescending treatment of people with a disability is a barrier that needs to be overcome. People ask about me in front .._/ of me to whomever I may happen to be with. People patronize me by treating me like a sick person in a hospital. Why should I be felt sorry for? Lakehead has made many improvements, especially in the design of newer buildings, but the changes we need seem to progress at a much slower rate. We need the attitudes of our fellow Before we can include people students and faculty members to move in with a disability into society, barriers in a direction of total equality. When the attitude and in accessibility must be attitudes change the physical barriers will torn down. However, in fall like the wall in Berlin. many instances accessibility Now I hope you are barriers are the direct result saying, "What can I do to of the lack of awareness and "S & I have,, 't& C01'\-Ce-ruL wlth, ~ help?" The first thing is get foresight. pot:at'mw a.nd,, j,«ch, l q ~ iN\t ~ involved, whether that be by If asked what your tf¥~ coming to our OSAC meetings .___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ or by voicing your opinion to focus was at Lakehead University, many of you faculty, administration and would answer that your courses are probably adds another four or five minutes fellow students. most important. Others might say that to my trip. When I get to the Centennial the social aspects of university life are Building elevator, I again rely on someone what occupy your mind. To tell you the else to assist me to the second floor. And, truth that's probably what I would like to in a jiffy, I arrive in class at least five to ten answer; but, I cannot. My Iiie as a minutes late. Thank god I didn't have to student is governed by barriers both use the washroom because that second physical and attitudinal. That is not to class would be a total write off. This story say that I do not concentrate on my demonstrates some of the physical studies, I do, but I also have to consider barriers that I have encountered. things that people take for granted. To Many of the physical barriers cross illustrate what I mean by having to deal over into the realm of attitude barriers • for with physical barriers, I will tell you example, wheelchair access to residence about a problem I had encountered and student cafeterias. To many people, fairly often last year. having to go through the kitchen to get to Two days a week I had to travel the cafeteria would seem insignificant. But from the Ryan Building to the Centenwhen you think about it. it is degrading. I nial Building for consecutive classes. am transported up and down a service Consider my route, and as an added elevator often in the back corner with dirty bonus lets make it on a snowy day in dishes and half eaten trays of food. Even January. in the cleanest commercial kitchen there is First of all that means I probably a lot of mess about. So I have to contend will not be able to travel between with mashed potatoes and such squishing buildings outside. The ramps are too in my tires. Of course, after a year of Dr. Jim Gellert, Dean of Arts and Science, slippery to navigate in the snow, doing this, I decided to brown bag it and was an active participant in Special Needs especially in the cold of January now I eat in any vacant hallway if the Awareness Week activities. One wearing bulky gloves. Outpost is full. simulation exercise included a campus That means I wait for the See, the cafeteria is accessible. tour using a wheelchair and wearing heavy elevator to take me down to the tunnel. But I am not a tray of food. Along with mitts. Dr. Gellert agrees with Sean that Sounds easy, but I also have to rely on cafeteria access, is the lack of foresight •getting around campus is a challenging the help of a passer by because I can't and awareness shown by many students, experience.· He also commented on the reach the buttons in the Ryan Building faculty and staff. These people constantly way people looked at him. "At times I felt elevator. So say it takes four or five misuse disabled parking spots and block there was an imaginary space around me minutes to make it to the basement. that kept people away.· 11 10 AGORA November 1992 �LAST WRITES by Katherine Shedden President's Report continued from page 2 Valhalla Inn on Friday.December 18. A sit-down meal with dancing and music by The Diplomats is offered at a nominal cost-recovery sum. The Children's Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, December 6, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Please contact Norma Gibson at the Switchboard for details. - Restraint takes many forms. One new one this year will be restrictions on the practice of internally printing and distributing numerous Christmas Cards. In these tough times, a personal e~pression of the season is perhaps more appropriate. Safety First - One hundred and sixty days and counting without a lost-time accident. Congratulations to all who have worked safely (and hard) to achieve our current status. If we continue at this pace until Christmas, we will have achieved the mystical 1 million person hours without a lost-time accident! Early Retirement Incentive for Staff - A reminder that the sign-up period for the one-time only universally accessible program (for those between 60 - 64.5 years on December 31, 1992) expires on December 31, 1991. If interested in exploring details which included extended benefit options, please see Bill Bragnalo. C • 1995 World Nordic Games· In recent weeks, we have participated jointly with Confederation College in very preliminary discussions to explore possible involvement and use of facilities during the 1995 World Nordic Games to be hosted by Thunder Bay. The timing of the Games is somewhat problematic with our school year as the Games are scheduled for March 9-19, 1995. If you have opinions and/or suggestions for potential Lakehead University involvement, please direct your input to one of Grant Walsh, John Russell, John Whitfield, or myself. • Congratulations to Richard Morris, the newly-elected Chair of the Lakehead University Native Education Management Council and to Joanne Fisher as the Council's designated representative to the Lakehead University Board of Governors for the 1992/93 academic year. Dr. Prevost, far right, appears to have convinced his group that attentive listening is critical when others are speaking - even if most use the hand over the mouth approach. • Congratulations to Dr. L. DiMatteo of Economics. I understand from Peter George that a major new publication is in hand. • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• SYMPHONY TICKET WINNERS • And finally, sincere congratulations from the entire University community to Director of Student Services, Joy Himmelman, and her new daughter, Natalie. ( While on campus one Wednesday evening, I heard the roar of enthusiastic voices and hand clapping emanating from 881016. A couple dozen high school students and one proud university professor smiling like an expectant father were settled around long brown lab tables in the School of Forestry. I was greeted at the door with a hearty hand shake and asked to make my name plate. I was handed an agenda, smiled at and introduced to the person next to me. Right on schedule began a 2-hour weekly meeting of the Junior Leadership group, a branch of Toastermasters on campus, lead by Dr. Yves Prevost, the aforementioned "proud father" figure. For the past two years Yves and invited toastmasters, lead a group of high school students through the protocol of speaking in public, running efficient meetings, thinking on your feet, the skills of listening, speaking, and debating. Part of my job in the Information Office includes writing the occasional speech (often ignored or digressed from) but these "kids" were blowing me away with their confidence, talent and abilities. The table topics exercise includes all members taking turns speaking for 2 minutes on a word drawn randomly from an unseen list. The group suffered politely through my ramblings on the word 'salt'. Thankfully I did not receive a penalty from the grammarian nor did I have to fork over a nickel for inflicting "urns" and "ahs" on my new found friends. All was forgotten when one of the best ad libbers I've ever heard spoke with passionate eloquence on the word "ameoba". There was the gavel, timemaster, toasts with water, applause, fear and exhilaration. I came away from the meeting with a renewed faith in our young people, with total confidence that these young leaders of tomorrow will follow good paths or create better ones. I also came away with admiration for the many faculty and staff who give so generously to community endeavours. Salt of the earth types one might say. To close, the past few months have been very busy and hectic, and I expect the pace to continue with the new year. The Share our Northern Vision Campaign continues to go well as John Russell and I continue to wear out our shoe leather. :Mary Harris, Campus Development, Dave Mueller, Security, • Lucy Andreacci, Registrar's Office • All won complimentary : tickets to the family concert in November. Six pairs of tickets • are available by draw for the Dec. 12 Christmas Fantasy : concert at 2:30 pm at the Community Auditiorium. To enter .call Lynn at 343-8300. The draw will be made Dec. 8. • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 AGORA November 1992 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Office at 8300 or mail your information to SN 1002. Deadline for the December AgorA is December??? 1992. CORNWALL CONCERT SERIES 1992-93 All concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall in the Music & Visual Arts Centre (Tuesdays at 12:30 pm unless otherwise noted). Tickets are available at the door. January 12, 1993 Catherine Wilson's Trio - $7.00/$5.00 THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS Extended hours will apply from Friday, November 13 until Friday, December 18 Monday to Friday- 8:00 am to 11:30 pm Friday - 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday - 9:00 am to 11 :30 pm Sunday - 11 :00 am to 11 :30 pm DECEMBER TUESDAY, 1 Midnight Madness Giant Used Book Sale Noon - 4:00 pm Agora LU Status of Women Committee Meeting Topic: "Gender Bias in Teaching" Guest Speaker: Dr. Juanita Epp, Assistant Professor of Education Place: Northern Forest Ecosystem Research Centre Room 2002 Bring Your Own Lunch WEDNESDAY, 2 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Topic: How Canada Should Position Itself In International Relations? Speaker: W.G. Robinson, a.c. Executive Director, National Office Canadian Institute of International Affair: Place: Regional Centre Theatre, RC0005 Time: 8:00 pm Jointly sponsored by the Thunder Bay Branch,CIIA and LU Department of History FRIDAY, 4 Memorial Service 12:15 pm Agora For the 14 women murdered at L'Ecole Polytechnique SUNDAY, 6 2:00 pm LUCC Annual Children's Christmas Party Main Cafeteria $1.00 per child THUNDER BAY ART _ _ _G_A_LL_E_RY_ _ _ :) November 12 • January 10 The Lakehead Board of Education Secondary School Heritage Art Collection. This is a collection of 51 works by 37 artists built up from the early 1930s to the mid-1960s through the presentation of paintings by graduating classes from a number of secondary schools. FRIDAY, 18 Staff and Faculty Christmas Party Valhalla Ballroom 6:00 pm - Symposium 7:00 pm - Dinner 8:30 pm - Presentations to Retirees and 20 year employees 9:00 pm - Dancing to the music of The Diplomats Tickets - $20.00 1992/93 NOR'WESTERS HOME SCHEDULE Dec.2 - Men's basketball vs Wisconsin-Superior Thunder Bay Society of Ballet and Dance present The 10th Annual Program Christmas Fantasy Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Monday, December 7, 1992 7:00 pm Admittance: $5.00 Tickets available at the Auditorium and Keskus A GORA The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead Universtty, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.9 No.9 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article announcing the opening of the Music & Visual Arts Centre, a report from the President, and a varsity sports update. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992-11 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University Music Music and Visual Arts Building Music and Visual Arts Centre President Rosehart President's Perspective Visual Art https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/1fedd1fa3fcc906800be91fe84c3f59e.pdf d7408402276d6c280d4f2f396d3f666f PDF Text Text Inside: Thank You LU!. ........ .2 ,,,.. First Choice Lakehead. ... 3 -- Broadbent on Human Rights........ ..... .. . . 10 Research ...... Blue Pages Liman Laments. . . . . . . . . 11 Lakehead ~'.~~ ; University _AgOrl\ · THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL. 9. NO.4 MAY 1992 On Saturday, May 23, 1992, the names Madam Justice Karen Weiler will give the morning address Singer/Songwriter Neil Young will give the afternoon address of 1,570 candidates who have fulfilled the academic requirements for degrees and d iplomas will be presented to Chancellor Lois Wilson. The graduands who are able to attend the morning and afternoon convocation ceremonies will hear the Chancellor say, "By the virtue of the authority vested in me, l admit you as graduates of Lakehead University." The audience will also hear President Bob Rosehart say, "Madame Chancellor, it is my great privilege and pleasure to request, on behalf of the Senate of Lakehead University, that you confer on Karen Weiler the degree _of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, . . . that you confer on Neil Young the degree of Doctor of Music, honoris causa." Another person walking across the stage will be TIiiie (Sandberg) Hurrell, who turned 79 this month and will receive her Master of Arts (English). Continued on page 6 Alumni Honour Award Given to Rick Lang It's been a recognition year for Rick Lang. On May 23, 1992 he will receive the l.akehead University Alumni Honour Award and on June 27 he will be joined by Al ;-1::ickner in Ottawa at their induction into the Canadian '--.rling Association Hall of Fame. Rick has no trouble explaining how l.akehead University was responsible for his professional and curling successes. "In those days curling was the big thing in my life. It was really important to me that l.akehead University was here in Thunder Bay because that enabled me to carry on in curling and to get a degree." Born and educated in Thunder Bay, the Fort William Collegiate grad first entered commerce at LU, switching to social work and earning his HBSW in 1976. Lang's nomination recognizes his outstanding contribution to the sport of curling, through competition and co-chairing the annual Heart to Heart Bonspiel, his special fundraising project for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Rick is a supervisor at Children and Family Services, is married to Lorraine (another successful curler with LU graduate Heather Houston) and is the father of Adam, 6, and Sara, 2. Congratulations, Rick! �Native Education Grants Lakehead University has done well in the recent co_mpetit_ion for funds from the M.C.U. Native Education Strategy Report Program. In all, we received just under From the .$200,000 which will allow Lakehead President University to forge ahead this year with our initiatives to create a new School of Native Studies. As well, the School of Education has Dr. Bob Rosehart been working very closely with the Sandy Lake Education Authority on a unique community-based education 1991/93 Budget program and this initiative now has The Board of Governors approved funding in place and will start this fall. the 92/93 Operating budget at a meetFinally, a grant has been received to ing held on April 28, 1992. The success allow Lakehead University to retain a of the voluntary contribution program Native liaison person who will visit has facilitated a balanced budget for this Native communities or schools to make coming year. It will be necessary to Native students aware of our programs. keep a very close watch on expenditures All in all, several existing initiatives that to ensure that we live within the budget. will allow Lakehead University to At present, the budget centres are further demonstrate its unique role as a working hard to prepare transition fund university "in and for the North". proposals that need to be considered by the Labour/Management Committee Trees, Trees, Trees prior to the June 1, 1992 submission Lakehead University is to receive a date. Lakehead University will be grant under the Environment Canada competing with all Ontario universities Green Plan to permit some selected for our share of the one time $22 million greening of the campus. As well, a restructuring fund. major pulp and paper firm is working with Lakehead University to develop a Student Placement, Training and multi-year planting program which Co-operative Education Centre would simultaneously recognize each After many extensive and useful graduating class. More on this in a discussions during the past year, future column. Lakehead University has assumed Sea-to-Sea direct responsibility from C.E.l.C. for the student placement office on campus. Funding is in place for this year's The revitalized facility is being assisted trip which is scheduled to leave by a transition grant from the GovernWinnipeg on June 5, 1992 and arrive in late August in Peace River, Alberta, 200 ment of Canada and all looks very positive for the expanded mandate for years after Mackenzie's trip. Expedition the Centre. A most recent addition to leader, Dr. Jim Smithers of Outdoor the Centre is a Native Placement Officer Recreation, is officially retiring this June which is being funded by a special grant from Lakehead University but is of approximately $73,000. expected to continue to be involved with Lakehead University on a number of initiatives. Jim has made and, 1 suspect, will continue to make invaluable contributions to Lakehet> University and, in particular, for his leadership initiatives with our students. P.S. Wednesday, May 27, 1992 is "sneaker" day. J Letter From Chairman of the Board of Governors and the President to Employees of Lakehead University Mr. Robert J. Paterson, Chairman of the Board of Governors and Dr. R.G. Rosehart wish to extend their thanks to thP university employees for supporting the recent initiative of voluntary contribution toward reducing the one million dollar deficit in the 1992/93 budget. The spirit of co-operation which resulted in the agreement between the board of Governors and the employee groups has enhanced the whole university community. All jobs on campus have been maintained, our hiring freeze has been lifted and all programs offered to Northwestern Ontario by Lakehead have been maintained at current levels. It is to the credit of the employees of Lakehead University that we have been able to meet this budgetary challenge for the next fiscal year. As well, we have laid a foundation for future challenges which may be worked out through dialogue and partnership. Angela Arsenault gets the royal toast from former boss Moe Ktytor. Angela has left the Student Placement Centre after 13 years of dedicated service to join the main CEC office in Thunder Bay. Pagc2 AGORA May 1992 �FIRST CHOICE LAKEHEAD? You bet and we have the stats to prove it! f()h, yes, I've been here since 1967!" v There is an air of mystery about the dinner. No one but the President can go to the annual event except bona fide members and their spouses. They even shunned photographs this year, yet another 14 University employees joined the prestigious "Quarter-Century Oub". That's 350 years of service to this young institution. We therefore tip our hat to the 1992 inductees and print the complete list of the company they join. Mary Lysenchuk Don Andrews Billy Morgan Edward Bauman Vireshwar Paranjape Don Black Brian Phillips Andre Cloutier Charles Ripley Rick Freitag Brian Spenceley John Futhey Ernst Zimmermann David Hughes Other Quarter-Century Members Henry Akervall Douglas Alexander Ken Allan Bill Allaway Rick Anderson Paul Barclay Harold Braun (Deceased) Koilpillai Charles Anita Chen Min-Sun Chen ,-.. Walter Crowe 'I Dan Crozier '--- William Eames Harry Elmslie Joyce Forbes Eric Green Bert Harding Margaret Hawton Maurice Ktytor Ted Kurlick Doug Lindsay Richard MacGillivray William Mackinnon Margaret McMurtry William Melnyk George Merrill Tom Miller Gordon Mott Henry North Don Orr George Ozburn Murray Patterson Linda Phillips Frank Presenger Pradip Sarbadhikari Ginnie Taylor John Warren John Whitfield Leona Wilson Siegfried Zingel Lakehead University led all Ontario universities with a 25.2% increase in applications from high school students. Last year, Lakehead had 893 first choice applications compared with 1,120 this year. According to the recent figures released by the Ontario Universities' Application Centre in Guelph, Ontario, 58,699 high students have applied to attend an Ontario university in the fall of 1992 - an increase of 2.4% across the system (57,324 in 1991) According to the Registrar, "what's encouraging about our numbers is that the increase is relatively evenly distributed among the university's programs with the most dramatic increase being in the 4-year Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism degree". High school applicants make up 70% of the first year intake class of which 52% come from Northwestern Ontario and 48% are from outside the region, predominately Southern Ontario. Speculating on factors responsible for LU's success in attracting students, Paularinne pointed out the following: "The recession certainly has an impact on that age group but Lakehead University has spent a lot of time effort, energy and resources promoting in Southern Ontario. We have also improved our set of recruitment publications (in fact being praised by students as a University wit}) top mate~als) The feedback that Liaison officers get is that students like the personal contact, the manner in which they are trea~ed . during the application process, a good response to mquuy turnaround time, and a toll-free line. It's also a continuation of the trend indicating that university-bound students want to attend smaller more personable institutions. They have their own reasons but obviously smaller classes and program accessibility is a factor.". And there's an even bigger story - applications from the non-high school applicants are up 38.4% for first year meaning that Lakehead will process an additional 450 applications. Promotions Announced by Senate Professor Faculty of Arts and Science Dr. B. Kronberg, Department of Geology Faculty of Professional Studies Dr. K. Eigenbrod, School of Engineering Associate Professor Faculty of Arts and Science Dr. B. Muirhead, Department of History Professor P. Vervoort, Department of Visual Arts Faculty of Professional Studies Dr. R. Irwin, School of Education Dr. K. Natarajan, School of Engineering Dr. B. Kronberg Dr. K. Eigenbrod Dr. B. Muirhead Prof. P. Vervoort Dr. R.Irwin Dr. K. Natarajan Prof. D. Pal/en Dr. J. O'Meara ,Assistant Professor :ulty of Professional Studies ) 'rofessor D. Pallen, School of Nursing Dr. J. O'Meara, School of Education May 1992 AGORA Page3 �The Young Jonathon Edwards: A Reconstruction WHAT'S HAPPENING Third Posthumous Publication by Lakehead Philosopher IN THE LIBRARY!· Periodical Subscription Rates Continue to Increase!! The "Periodical Index 1992", an annual survey found in the April 15th issue of Library Journal, reported that the 1992 average price for U.S. periodicals is $117.11, or 12.2% higher than the 1991 average price of $104.36. It was also reported that the average rate of increase for science titles over the past ten years has outpaced that of the social sciences and humanities. Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics showed average annual increases exceeding 10%. The lowestrates ofincrease have been in the Fine and Applied Arts, Literature, Languages and Philosophy and Religion. Although the results of this survey have been reported in U.S. dollars, Lakehead University Library has also experienced these types of increases. Some examples of subscription increases at The Chancellor Paterson Library are listed below: 1991 %increase 1992 Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology Section A&B 98% 339.50 672.21 Microelectronics & 614.72 89% 1164.15 Reliability Journal of Hellenic Studies Irish Historical Studies Industrial & Commercial Training 75.62 135.32 79% 28.00 45.96 64% 947.87 1516.62 60% Philips Journal of Research Topology 103.00 162.74 58% 436.62 656.70 50% Urban Studies 183.84 268.65 46% The Young Johnathon Edwards: A Reconstrudum by William ) Sparks. Morris (New York: Carlson Pu?~shing, 1991'.ppxvi+688) is former LU professor Dr. William S. Moms s University of Chicago Ph.D. dissertation, completed in 1955. At that time it won the prestigious Susan Rosenberg Award for the best Ph.D. Thesis in the University of Chicago School of Divinity over a three year period. His doctoral studies and subsequent research and publications on the philosophical theology of Jonathon Edwards, inclu?ing the ~ajo~ s?-1~Y "The Genius of Jonathon Edwards" (m Essays m D1vuuty, University of Chicago Press, 1968), made Dr. Morris an acknowledged authority on this important eighteenth century American thinker. This past Dr. Morris' dissertation was published as one of twenty-one books in the distinguished Carlson Publishing Series, Chicago Studies in the History of American Religions edited by Jerald C. Brauer and Martin E. Marty. Professor Brauer, Morris' thesis supervisor at Chicago, has added a preface to the book in which he describes Morris' contribution: 'William Morris argues that Edwards can only be understood as a highly creative and original thinker who took the very best from his inherited past and related it critically and constructively to the newly emerging ideas of the Enlightenment." Brauer concludes that 'Whether one agrees or disagrees with William Morris' analysis, he cannot be ignored. Any scholar who wishes to understand American thought and culture will have to come to grips with his analysis." (p.xvi) The fact that Dr. Morris' thought continues to be influential is a fitting memorial for a fine philosopher. "'\' Dr. William S. Morris (1916-1983) taught at Lakehead fror.J 1968 until his retirement in 1982. during that time he served as chairman of the Department of Philosophy and created and directed the interdisciplinary program in Religious Studies. During his lifetime he published over forty articles and reviews on moral philosophy, religious studies and the philosophy of religion as well as a major book on church unity entitled The Unity We Seek (Toronto: Ryerson Press, 1962, London: Oxford University Press, 1963). His other posthumous publications include: another book, Lectures On Contemporary Religious Thought, ed. J.D. Rabb, R.C. S. Ripley, M.E. Coates and D.M. Henderson (Kingston: Ronald P. Frye and Company, 1988), and "The Philosophy·of Religion Today", the concluding essay of his memorial volume Religion and Reason: A Symposium, ed. J.D. Rabb (Winnipeg: Frye Publishing, 1983). Not all journal prices are increasing at such phenomenal rates. However, these kinds of increases continue to challenge resources at all Canadian universities. Dr. Rabb, on behalf of Prudence Morris, presents her late husband's massive book on Jonathon Edwards to Fred McIntosh, chief librarian. Page 4 AGORA M ay 1992 �ti1ittl1J============= b ----S_o_n_y_a_B_r_u_y_e_r_e_ _ _____,11._____T_im_o_M_ie_t_t_in_e_n_ _ ____, Sonya Bruyere recently joined the School of Education as the secretary to the Native Language Programs. She came to LU from a position at George Jeffery Children's Treatment Centre. Although she is busy ge tting ready for the influx of new students for the summer programs, Sonya graciously agreed to take some time to talk with the AgorA. Born in Fort Frances (yes, she is distantly • related to Gord Bruyere from Native Support Services), she moved to Thunder Bay with her family and attended public school here. "I enjoy answering program questions, the processing of the applications, but most importantly, the interaction with the students". In the future Sonya hopes to finish her final year of Computer Studies at Confederation College. In her free time, "I ride my motorcycle, play baseball, take my daughter to soccer, tinker on cars and if I have time left, relax." Sonya also enjoys the "regional past-times", hunting, fishing and camping, and likes to spend a quiet moment with the new Stephen King novel. Tel: ext. 8198. Computer problems? Timo Miettinen is the man to see if your computer is suffering from some sort of malady. Timo recently joined Computer Services as a Computer Consultant. Originally from Helsinki, Finland, Timo and family moved to the area when he was four. He attended Port Arthur Collegiate Institute and later on, the University of Waterloo. "I took ' - - - - -- - - - - - ' some time off school and worked for a couple of years, mainly with the Ministry of Natural Resources here in town". In 1986 he enroled at Lakehead in the Computer Science course and received his Honours Bachelor of Science degree at the May '91 Convocation. As a computer consultant "I am a troubleshooter, usually finding out why things are going wrong with the computer. It can be computer error, user error, insulation error, sometimes the bad phase of the moon!" After hours Timo likes to 'beat up on giants", that is, playing fantasy role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. He also enjoys the occasional Orson Scott Card sci-fi novel. Tel: ext. 8436. Believe It or NotGreat faces spotted on campus posters Lakc hcad University Phi_losophy Associalion presents Dr. R.C.S. Ripley It's the Jim Smithers' TOAST & ROAST Chairman Department of Philosophy Spe aking on You arc cord ially invited to a Toast & Roast for Dr. J. E. P. Sm ithers, Director, School of Outdoor Recreation. Parks & Tourism, on the occasion of his (early) retiremen t from L.1kchead University. The Philosophical Conditions Necessary for Life After Death11 11 ll1ursday, May 21, 1992 The Outpost, Student Centre at ~kchead Univcrsily 3 pm • Cake and Coffee 4 pm u ntil ? • Toast & Roa.st Coffcc, c::1ke and munchies will be pro..,id(d. Ca.sh ~ :·. bar. A bcsl wishes C3rd ~'ill be located 31 the ~-.~ .... • Swnchbo3rd :tnd those wi$,hlng 10 donate 1ow.1n:l a ~if1(s) may do so by leavm1;. S,3.tne with Norma o r Joanie at the Swnchboard by Friday. May 15. 1992 & _- May 1992 Friday, March 27, 1992 8:00 p.m. . Faculty Lounge ·,. ...:; Snacks & Cash Bar AGORA Free Admission Page 5 �Convocation Countdown .... It's no secret that this year's Convocation ceremonies presented a few extra challenges. For the staff in the Office of the Registrar, it included processing the largest graduating class at 1,500 plus. Inviting an entertainment "superstar" meant correspondence with agents and queries from fans. The anticipation is building about what Madame Justice Karen Weiler and Neil Young will say to the class of 1992. Brief biographies follow with a sampling of advice given to previous classes. Karen Merle Weiler Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice Karen Merle Weiler was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on June 13, 1945. Her primary and secondary education were undertaken in the province of her birth. Her legal education was completed at the University of Saskatchewan and Osgoode Hall Law School from which she received her LLB. in 1967. After articling in Toronto, Madam Justice Weiler attended the Bar Admission Course and was called to the Bar of Ontario in March, 1969. In 1974, she received her LL.M. degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. Over the course of her academic career she has been the recipient of many honours and awards. During her ~areer Madam Justice Weiler has focused primarily on the area of family law. Not only has she acted as counsel in the development ?f legislation, she has also been actively involved in educating the public on the subject of law reform. This has included speaking tours, writing, television appearances and filmmaking. She has been very active_ as a panelist in seminars and conferences dealing with ethics, family law, gender biases and women's issues. .Following nearly a decade as a district court judge, she was appointed Judge of the Supreme Court for Ontario and a member of the High Court for Ontario and a member, Ex Officio, of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, February 21, 1989. Madam Justice Weiler is married to Robert D. Weiler, Q.C., son of former Chance?or ~rnard G. Weiler, Q.C.. The couple has two children. In her le1Sure time she participates actively in competitive sports and enjoys watching professional hockey and baseball. Neil Young Singer, Songwriter ~eil Yo~g was born in Toronto in 1945, although he spent many of ~s ~ormative years further west in Winnipeg. A self-taught gw_tanst, he appeared as a folk artist before forming his own band, Neil Young and the Squires, which became a Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba favourite between 1962 and 1964. .. Relocating to Los Angeles in the mid-60's, Young was invited to JOm the band B_uffal? Springfield by founding member Stephen Stills. The group, which disbanded after two years, was responsible for a number of folk-rock classics, including such Young originals as Broken Arrow, Mr. Soul and I Am a Child. Over the next three years Young divided his time between a solo career and_recording and performing as part of the superstar group Crosby, S~s, Nash & Young. For his second solo album, Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, Young enlisted the band Crazy Horse, with whom he recorded such hits as After the Goldrush and Harvest. Throughout the 70's Young continued to record a series of albums for which he received numerous gold record sales awards. Since then he has continued to consolidate his reputation as a world class concert perfo~er. Neil Youn~ was named Best Male Singer and Best Composer m 1971 and was inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame in 1982. During the 80's Young experimented in a variety of musical styles from electronic rock to J?~e country to hardcore heavy metal. Most ' recently, he_garnered cntical and popular acclaim with his Crazy Horse reuruon album Ragged Glory, which spawned another coast-tocoast tour. _To~ay, Neil Young remains one of the most unique and enduring ar_tists ~ contemporary music. Well-known journalist Scott Young, will be m attendance to celebrate his son's award. Page 6 AGORA "Advice When Leaving These Hallowed Halls" Lakehead University has been blessed with a distinguished roll call ofhonorary degree redpients. ) Those tasked with delivering the convocation address have undoubtedly laboured long over the appropriateness of their sagacious script. Here's a sampling. 1. "Never, never, never give up on yourselves. Never, never, never give up on Canada. Remember that every Canadian is a Canadian in his or her own way. No one way of being Canadian crowds out any other. Remember also that the loss of any part of our diversity impoverishes all Canadians; and the loss of any part of our unity weakens all Canadians. Wherever you were born, think of Canada as your chosen land. A birthplace is simply an accident; a choice is a moral responsibility." 2. "If we devote ourselves to universal understanding, then, by 2010, population will begin to control itself. It will even decline. Can we evolve to become a species remembered for its wisdom, not its greed, violence and incomprehension? If we do, our raccoons and groundhogs, our forests, birds and soils will survive to give us, and future generations, Montaigne's quality of life - pure joy in being alive." 3. "Refuse to be ordinary. Don't treat anything as routine... Don't short-change the people with a half-hearted effort because you've decided something isn't interesting. What you do will have value if you've truly done it well." 4. "In our democratic society, we have recognized that the public right to know is best assured through commercial news gathering agencies which we have, by extension, endowed with the ) freedom of speech which is one of the highest social values that we claim and cherish as individuals." 5. 'We still need the dreams and the star gazing of youth. We need your questioning and your hopes for better things. We need your concerns for others. Mark Twain said:'When your illusions are gone, you may still exist, but you have ceased to live'. Please don't cease to live. We need you to challenge and address the multitudinous problems that face us today - to create a better society than the one that you were introduced into." 6. "Don't forget that this institution started as a Technical School - a blending of technical courses with diploma courses and university courses. These are all still essential to keep the institution financially viable. Furthermore, many diploma course students go on to complete University degrees, simply because they have been subjected to university atmosphere. We will always be an outpost University and as such, must struggle harder than others." 7. "You go forth into a society -in Canada at least - which has more freedom, more equality of opportunity, more tolerance, more affluence. You are more educated, in better health, more mobile. In short, you start with advantages your parents did not have at the same age and stage." 8. 'The purpose of a university is to formulat,~ ideas, to test them, to criticize them, to accept them, tJ) reject them. The university by definition cannot 1,e.: come the curator of any particular viewpoint, or the defender of a faith, or the guardian of an ideology." Continued page 8 May 1992 �RESEARCH NEWS 1., From left to right: Tom Inglis, Northern Wood Preservers and LU researchers Margaret Haughton and Werden Keeler MAY 1992 UNIVERSITY - INDUSTRY RESEARCH LINKED Reprint permission courtesy of the Chronicle-Journal Lakehead University needs funding for research. Northern Wood Preservers Inc. needs to find a better way of drying wood for export. On Monday, April 6, officials announced a $70,000-solution. Lakehead and Northern Wood Preservers, with the aid of a $35,000grant from the province, are ~barking on a two-year research proJect to find a more effective way of drying lumber. ~-.. If the project is successful, it could secure Northern Wood's European market while providing the university with expensive research equipment and exposing faculty and students to industrial research. Technically, the agreement lasts two years but officials from both sides want the relationship to continue much longer. '1 think it's important that we're in Thunder Bay and we're working closely with a corporate partner," said Marg Hawton, a physics professor at Lakehead and one of the researchers on the project. "On the large scale, the university really wants to see (itself) play a leadership role in fostering economic development in Thunder Bay," said Connie Nelson, Lakehead 's director of research and graduate studies. Under the province's university research incentive fund, Northern Wood Preservers matches each provincial dollar with one of its own to help Lakehead's research. Northern Wood-part of the Buchanan group of forest companiesdries its lumber in 100-foot long and SOfoot wide kilns that resemble tin greenhouses. Each day, planks are piled on to trucks and pushed along tracks in to the kilns. Hot air flowing through ceiling vents heat the kilns to 240 F, and lumber is left for about 24 hours. Inglis said the softwood is dried to a moisture content of about 18 per cent. However, that level isn't consistent throughout, making the lumber less than ideal for such common uses in Europe as furniture. Much of the wood exported by Northern Wood Preservers has been shipped green and dried in Britain. However, Europeans afraid of worm NSERC FUNDED RESEARCH TOPS $1 MILLION MARK The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council recently released the results of the 1992-93 Research and Equipment Grants Competition. The Office of Rese~<;h and Graduate Studies is pleased to report that NSERC eligible researchers at Lakehead University were awarded grants totalling $1,019,550, as compared to $921,374 in 1991-92 (excludes strategic grants) or an increase of 11 % over last ""!ar. Approximately 37% of NSERC eligible faculty at {f kehead University hold NSERC research grants. By reaching the $1 million dollar benchmark, Lak~head University is now considered by NSERC to be a mediumsized university in terms of its categorized placement of universities. infestations will soon be placing duties on undried wood. The Europeans are demanding a higher dry wood consistency than Northern Wood Preservers now provides. To get higher consistency, wood would have to be left in the kilns for about a week. While that's feasible at smaller European operations, it would back up other production at Northern Wood Preservers, said Inglis. During the next two years, Lakehead researchers hope to come up with the needed consistency improvements without the long drying times. Most of the $70,000 in research money is going toward an optical infra-red spectrometer, to allow researchers to view the drying process, said physics professor Werden Keeler who does the research with Hawton. One or two summer students will also be hired to work in the project. The spectrometer, Lakehead's main prize, can later be used for other projects. This is Lakehead's fourth such provincial project. In spite of this increase, due to ~e in~e~sing numbers of researchers applying to the Council for limited federal research dollars, many deserving research proposals w~e not funded. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies would like to take this opportunity to commend all researchers for their efforts in this year's competition. In the operating grants competition, several of Lakehead University's new researcher's (first-time applicants) were successful in receiving operating grants. They are: Dr. T. Garver (Chemistry), Dr. C.T. Hoang (Mathematical Sciences), Dr. T. Miao (Mathematical Sciences), and Dr. M.F. Wesner (Psychology). • The successful researchers in this year's operating and equipment grants competition (new grants and renewals) are on the following' page: �OEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY Dr. R. Freitag - "History of the North American Cicindelidae". • Or. P.H. Knowles - ''Effects of environmental stress as a selective force on the genetic structure of forest trees". Dr. M.W. Lankester - "Parasite diseases of Northern Ungulates". Dr. L. Malek - "Dry Seed Proteasome and Related Proteins" and an equipment grant for a High performance liquid chromatography gradient system. Dr. O.W. Morris - "Habitat Selection, population dynamics and community structure of northern vertebrates". Or. R.J. Omeljaniuk - "Fish pituitary neurohormone actions, signalling mechanisms, and receptor regula_tion" and-~ equipment grant for a cell culture and phys10logy facility. SCHOOL OF FORESTRY Dr. W.H. Parker - ''Focal point seed zones and adaptive ) variation of North American conifers". GEOLOGY Dr. G.J. Borradaile - "Rock Physics and Deformation" and an equipment grant for a JRSA Spinner. Or. P.W. Fralick - "Paleogeographical interpretation of archean sedimentary sequences in Northwestern Ontario". Dr. R.H. Mitchell - "Petrology and Geochemistry of kimberlites and alkaline rocks". Dr. R.G. Platt - "Petrogenesis of alkaline and carbonatitic magmas". DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Or. W.R. Allaway - "The moment problem on disjoint sets and orthogonal polynomials" and an equipment grant for a Computer and Hardware. Dr. M.W. Benson - "Parallel iterative methods". Dr. C.C. Graham - "Topics in harmonic and functional analysis". Or. C. Hoang - "Recognition and optimization algorithms for perfect graphs". Or. X. Li - "Distributed logic programming". Or. T. Miao - "Amenability of locally compact groups and properties of the Fourier algebra". Or. J.H.M. Whitfield - "Geometry and nonlinear analysis of Banach spaces". DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Dr. MH. Hawton - Physics of membranes and absorbed ~~Dr. W.J. Keeler - "Raman spectroscopy studies of CdMnT, based heterojunctions" Dr. W.M. Sears - "Electrical and Optical properties of wide band gap semiconductors". Or. V.V. Paranjape - "Research in solid state physics". OEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Or. A.N. Hughes and Dr. D.G. Holah - "Reactions of transition metal salts and complexes with hydroborate and other reducing agents". Dr. T.M. Garver - "Hydrodynamic and structural studies of selective lignin macromolecular transformations" and an equipment grant for pulsed gradient NMR probe with power supply/controller. Dr. S.O. Kinrade - "Chemistry of aqueous Aluminoslicates and associated metal systems". Dr. M. Rappon - "Photoinduced reactions of dyes". Dr. N.A. Weir - "Studies of photodegradation of polymers". DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Or, D.M. Bany - "ESD and X - and gamma-ray testing of MOS devices for reliability and failure causes". Or. I<. Natarajan - "Aspects of discrete time periodic control systems". Dr. M.H. Khan - "Hand-off control for microcellular communication systems". Dr. J.B. Kiszka - "Fuzzy logic knowledge-based systems. The SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION pulp and paper industry, computers and controls of the pulp Dr. D.J. Weeks - "Salient features of cooling operations in and paper industry''. response selection performance" and an equipment grant for DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING a Micro Experiment Lab System. Dr. LJ. Garred - "Hardware and software development and DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY simulation studies to exploit spent dialysate for urea kinetic Dr. C.A.G. Hayman - "Modality effects in human performodelling in hemodialysis". mance". Dr. I. Nirdosh - "Removal and Immobilization of thorium-230 Dr. M.F. Wesner - "Mechanisms of complex colour perceppresent in uranium mill solutions". tion" and an equipment grant for an Optical system and DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING computer workstation. Dr. K.O. Eigenbrod - "Measurement of pore water pressures ALL THREE RESEARCH COUNCll,S in freezing and thawing fine grained soils". Dr. S.M. Easa (Civil) - "Highway geometric design for RECEIVE FUNDING INCREASES safety''. The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Dr. S.A. Mirza (Civil) - Strength and stiffness criteria for has reported that the three federal research councils will composite steel-concrete beam-columns". received annual increases of four percent per year over the Dr. U.S. Panu (Civil) - "Development of streamflow data innext four years. This represents a vote of confidence by the filling and streamflow forecasting procedures based on federal government in Canada's university researchers. The pattern recognition concept". council's base budgets, upon which the four ~cent incr~ases DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING will be calculated will now include funds previously available only if matched by contributions from other so~ces. "'\ Dr. H.T. Saliba (Mechanical) - "Experimental and theoretical Canada's university research efforts depends on mcrea -,,.l_i free vibration analysis of thin plates with various shapes, and secure funding for the research councils if it is to make <1 boundary conditions and complicating factors". strong contributor to the body of scientific knowledge needed Dr. A. Sedov (Mechanical) - "Ultrasonic transducer and flaw for Canada's future. modelling for non-destructive evaluation applications". Dr. B. Singh (Mechanical) - "Scaling criteria for jet cutting of oil sands". ) Page2 - - - - - - -- - - - - - - RESEARCH N E W S - - - - - - - - - - - May 1992 �RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES HEALTH AND WELFARE CANADA National Health Research and Development Program (NHRDP) The NHRDP supports population-based health research related to national health issues. The deadline for submitting applications to the Research Project Program is June 1, 1992. The program is highlighting the following general priority areas for the above competition: Health Care; Health Promotion; Illness Prevention; Rehabilitation; Risk Management; Health of Aboriginal Peoples; and Dissemination of Health Research Outcomes. Applications for formulation funding and research projects with a duration of one year or less and a budget not exceeding $20,000 will be accepted for review at any time, subject to the availability of funds: Pilot/feasibility projects must be submitted for the June 1 deadline even if less than $20,000 so they may be reviewed by a full committee. SSHRC/NORTHERN TELECOM r Research on Science Culture in Canada The Joint Initiative for Research on Science Culture in Canada, was established by SSHRC and Northern Telecom last June to ascertain why young Canadians seem hesitant to choose careers in science and technology, to find ways of encouraging student enrolment in the sciences, and to improve scientific skills and training. A deadline date of September 15, 1992 has been set for a second competition for research funding under this program. Applicants are reminded that multidisciplinary, action-oriented research projects leading to strategies for change, including wellorganized plans for the wide dissemination of research results, have the best chances for success in the competition. EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Grants in American Studies Applications for the 1992-93 academic year in the fields of American Studies and Canada-U.S. Relations are now available from the United States Embassy. Grants of up to $3000 will be awarded to individuals or institutions and are tenable at Canadian Universities. The DEADLINE DATE for application is September 1, 1992. ST. PETERSBURG ACADEMY OF SCIENCES The St. Petersburg branch of the Academy of Sciences, Russia offers the possibility of an independent research program to Canadian scholars. Access to the St. Petersburg scholarly institutions, libraries, and archives will be arranged at a cost of U.S. $25.00 per day. Soviet visa support will be provided by the academy to Soviet consulates in Canada for scholars who are accepted for such independent research programs. SUPPLY AND SERVICES CANADA r' Environmental Innovation Program (EIP) The Environmental Innovation Program seeks to build on the enthusiasm displayed by Canadians during the Green Plan consultations. Ell' offers Canadian industry, universities, native groups, non-government organiz.ations and interested individuals the opportunity to meet the environmental priorities of the Green Plan by submitting innovative research and development proposals in the areas of the natural sciences, the social sciences, the health sciences and the humanities. May 1992 Contracts will be awarded under EIP for ideas which will result in tangible new environmental products, processes, or services. EIP is managed by Environment Canada and administered by SSC. Proposals should be submitted to SSC which will distribute them through a well-established network to potentially interested government departments. The money for Ell' contracts comes from a combination of EIP's $20 million budget over the next six years and money from sponsoring government departments. Only projects which support the goals and objectives of the Green Plan will be supported. These include: - clean air, water and land; - sustainable use of renewable resources; - protection of our special spaces or species; - preserving the integrity of our North; - global environmental security; - environmentally-responsible decision making at all levels of society; and - minimizing the impacts of environmental emergencies. EIP emphasizes innovation. A proposal must either offer a new, unique idea or the proposer must have a unique capability or capacity for carrying our the proposed work. The proposal must be sponsored by a federal government department. GRADUATE STUDIES NEWS The Third Annual Graduate Student Conference was held on March 17 and 18. Twelve graduate students from the Departments of Biology, English, Geology, and Psychology and the School of Forestry presented papers on their research on such topics as global warming, forest management, effects of herbicide on moose behaviour, spruce budworm, and spirituality in literature. This is the third year of the Conference, which provides an opportunity for graduate students to present their research in a conference format and to receive feedback from their fellow students and faculty in other disciplines. The presenters will submit their final papers, which will be edited and published as conference proceedings. NORTHERN HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH UNIT (NHHRRU) Commencing in May 1992, the NHHRRU will be employing senior level undergraduate and graduate students to work on specific projects. These research assistantships, valued at $3,500 ~ term and awarded on a term-by-term basis, will be available for the fall and winter terms, as well as for the spring/summer period (which will be considered as equivalent to one term). The number of assistants hired each term, their discipline areas, and the nature of the work assigned will be determined by NHHRRU researchers' and/ or project needs, and the funds available. Application forms are available through the NHHRRU office in the Health Sciences Resources Centre (343-2137). SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Fulbright Scholar Program - Educational Exchange Between Canada and the U.SA. Graduate students are eligible to apply for formal enrolment in a Ph.D. program at an American University, or to undertake research in the U.S. as part of their Canadian Ph.D. program. Degree program awards are for those who want to begin a doctoral program at a university in the U.S. and who have gained acceptance to that program. Research awards are for those who want to spend an academic year of research and course work at an institution in the U.S., but who are enroled - - - -- - - - -- - - RESEARCH NEWS - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - Page3 �in a doctoral program at a Canadian university. Applicants must be Canadian citizens. Fulbright awards are granted for periods ranging from three to nine months. Dates of most grants coincide with the academic year of the host institution. The fixed sum grant is approximately $1667 per month (travel inclusive). The maximum amount of the grant for a full academic year is $15,000. Grantees are expected to use the award to cover all of their necessary expenses such as housing, travel, school fees and expenditures. Application packages are available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Deadline: September 30 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS The 1992-93 Ontario Graduate Scholarship winners were announced on March 27 by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. The following eight successful candidates from Lakehead University will receive awards: DAGSVIK, Jo-Anne (Social Work) ENSTROM, Ethel (English) FELLMAN, Laura (Social Work) GANNON, Greg (Applied Sport Scierice and Coaching) HARRISON, Dale (Physics) PICARD, Beverly (Social Work) SELWAY,Julie (Geology) SYVITSKI, Raymond (Chemistry) On April 1, the Office of Research and Graduate Studies received the announcement of the 1992-93NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship winners. Successful applicants from Lakehead University are: BENARROCH, Al (Psychology) HARRISON, Dale (Physics) KARACHOK, Rob (Physics) POLISCHUK, Susan (Biology) SHOOK, Peter (Engineering) SLOMKE, Angela (Biology) UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES NSERC Programs E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowships - July 1 Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - June 1 and December 1 Research Partnerships Program - Open Scientific Publications - October 1 and April 15 Strategic Grants - May 1, 1992 Research Fellowships - June 15, 1992. OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies: Research Grants May 1, 1992 Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/ Bursaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. G. Allan Roeher Institute - Research Grants in Mental Handicap - April 30, 1992. Health and Welfare Canada/MRC - AIDS Research Program March 15 and September 15; Joint Fellowships for AIDS Research Training - April 1 and November 15. Health and Welfare Canada: Research Projects and Studies June 1, 1992; Small Budget Projects-Anytime; Career Awards - July 31, 1992; Conferences and Workshops -April 1, 1992. National Research Council - Laboratories Research Associateships - Open Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food: Research Program - July 31, 1992 Ontario Ministry of Health - Nursing Innovation Fund January 1, May 1, September 1 Ontario Ministry of Health - Health Care Systems Research Projects: Research Projects (May 1 and November 1), Feasibility Studies (Anytime), Formulation Grants (Anytime), Information Studies (May 1 and November 1), Workshops and Conferences (Anytime). Secretary of State: Canadian Studies Directorate - Open SMUTS Visiting Fellowship in Commonwealth Studies for 1993/94 - May 31, 1992. St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences; Russia: Research Program - Open. Supply and Services Canada: Environmental Innovation Program - Open. United States Embassy Grants in American Studies - September 1, 1992. j) _)) GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Fulbright Scholar Program - Educational Exchange Between Canada and the U.S.A. - September 30, 1992. Government of Canada Awards - Deadlines vary by country Young Researchers Award -Open Canadian Nurses Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships July 31, 1992. SSHRC Programs Aid to Occasional Scholarly Conferences in Canada - July 1, November 1, April 1 • Strategic Partnership Development Grants - November 1, January 15, April 15. SSHRC/Northem Telecom: Research on Science Culture in Canada - September 15, 1992. SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE NSERC Internal Research Grants Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992 and May 15, 1992 Travel to do Research Program - January 15, 1992, May 15, 1992 SSHRC Internal Research Grants Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992 and May 15, 1992 GREEN PLAN PROGRAMS The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all faculty to share with us interesting research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would just would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehicle for communicating your research endeavours to the community at large. For further research information call Anne Fiorenza at ] ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 8910 or drop by the Alumni House. Tri-Council: University Research Chairs - May 15, 1992; Page4 - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS--- -- - -- - - - - May 1992 �Dr. A.H. Mamoojee, Department of Languages, published a paper entitled ''The purpose of Q. Cicero's legateship in Gaul" in The Ancient History Bulletin, vol. 6, No. 1 (JanuaryMarch 1992), pp. 1-9. Dr. Margaret Johnston, Department of Geography and Centre for Northern Studies, presented a paper at the Popular Culture Association conference held in Kentucky, March 1821, 1992. The paper was entitled "Authenticity and wilderness symbols in clothing." Dr. Harun Rasid, Professor of Geography, presented a paper at the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, held in San Diego, California, April 20-24, 1992. The title of the paper was "Poldering vs. compartmentalization: The choice of flood control techniques in Bangladesh." The paper was based on a joint research project on the flood problems in Bangladesh with Dr. Azim Mallik (Department of Biology). Dr. Rasid also chaired a special session on Natural Hazards in Bangladesh, in which the above-referenced paper was presented. r Dr. Said Easa, Professor of Civil Engineering, authored the ,vtlowing articles: "Exact Probabilistic Solution of TwoParameter Bearing Capacity for Shallow Foundations", Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 28, No. 4., "Sight Distance Relationships for Sag Curve with Noncentered Overpass", Transportation Research Journal, Vol. 26B, No. 3, 1992 and "Exact Solution of Minimum Sight Distance on Sag Curve with Centered Overpass", Journal of Transportation Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. 118, No. 4, 1992. Dr. Thomas M.K Song, Professor of the School of Physical Education and Athletics, Coordinator of the Human Performance Laboratory, presented a paper entitled,"The Relationship Between Somatotype and Cardiovascular Risk Profile in Adults", at the International Conference on Physical Activity, Fitness & Health, in Toronto, May 10-13, 1992. The study was done in collaboration with Dr. C. Bouchard, Laval University and Dr. R. Malina, University of Texas in Austin. Dr. Song also presented a paper entitled,"Twin Resemblance in Somatotype Components" at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Dallas, Texas, May 27 -30, 1992. The study •,.,as collaborated with Drs. C. Bouchard and L. Perusse, Laval ( .tiversity and Dr. R. Malina, University of Texas. Dr. Song has been invited to Laval University in Quebec Oty as a visiting research professor doing research work on "Relationship between Echocardiogram and body Composi- May 1992 tion" and "Mitochondrial DNA variants on the trained and untrained" during summer. Dr. Song has received the sixth consecutive Ontario-Quebec exchange program grant and research grants from Laval and Lakehead Universities for his research work. Dr. Walter Momot, Department of Biology, has been awarded an honorary life membership in the International Association of Astacology for his contributions to crayfish research and service to the association. Due to his efforts, Dr. Momot has drawn much international attention to Lakehead as one of the foremost institutions in crayfish population biology. Dr. Terry L. Hill, Department of Sociology, has been recently awarded a McMaster University Fellowship, in the amount of $13,000. Dr. Hill will be: a) developing and teaching an undergraduate course in the "Sociology of Bereavement" at Lakehead University; b) working with McMaster Faculty to develop a Train-the Trainer curriculum package for professionals involved with Community Teaching Units (CTUs) in gerontology and grieving; c) writing and publishing a practitioner's manual for those involved in training staff or volunteers and for undergraduate students as part of their required course materials. Professor Jose de Cangas, School of Nursing, presented a paper entitled, "No Nurse, You Don't Have To Take It: Nurse Assault Theory and Research", at the provincial annual meeting of the Operating Room Nurses Association of Ontario Annual Conference - Present Concerns, Future Vision and the Responsibility is Ours. The conference was held in Toronto on April 14, 1992 and was attended by over 2000 nurses. From left to right: Darren Gilland, David Hare, Manager of Residence and Conference Services, Greg Beckford and Norma ]e,m Newbold, Residence Life Officer have pie on their face for a good cause. A rummage sale/car wash/pie throwing contest was held to raise money for the Residence Council Charitable Causes Fund. AGORA - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 7 �More Advice, Pomp and Ceremony continued from page 6 9. "!hope that you will have confidence in yourselves, and that you will not fail to observe some of the heartening aspects of life in Canada in 1967. The centenary celebration fs succeeding to an extent which no one would have guessed even a year ago, and observers have been quite astonished by the firm and positive ~esp~mse of c;anadians everywhere to this anniversary. Nationalism is an ominous word for an ugly thing, but it is something else to feel and to manifest a decent pride in what we have done, with an earnest intention to go yet further." 10. ''In the Convocation speeches of my day- and happily all of them have long since been forgotten, if, they were ever remembered - there was inevitably some phrase about leaving these hallowed halls to face reality: a brief flurry of nostalgia was succeeded by a brassy sense of relief on putting aside the skirmish with illusions to grapple with the tough realities of life. I don't think that any Convocation speaker would make that kind of cc:imment today; if he did he would be greeted with the steely displeasure that the new generation reserves for the more ostentatious blunders of the establishment. The movement from university to the world outside is, for many, a movement from a serious ~app~g ~th the basic problems of existence to the manipulation of ~us10ns. For others - and I hope.you will be among them graduation means a continued search, in other terrain and under different conditions, for reality. We must as a nation be prepared to take our own measurement, to live with the facts and comprehend them, to take our own measurement, to take the action, no ?"atter how bold and revolutionary, that reality commands. And m y~u, favoured by nature and by opportunity, we place our speoal hope." 11. "I want to get my confession out on the podium here before I see a platoon of Thunder Bay's finest come jackbooting across the stage to haul me away. I am a fraud. I confess it. I have no business wearing this cap or this gown or talking to these other gowned people here today. These people deserve their degrees. They've earned them. They've put in the years of hard work; they've forgone the new car and the dream vacation and the decent digs...spent the money on books and tuition and rent instead. All I'm advising is that before you go if you can't line up maybe some land holding Lakeheader in Port Arthur or Fort ~illi3?1 who's willing to rent you a comer of his garage or a bit of ~1s ~ttic. Some pl_ace w~ere you could leave a sleeping bag, a fishing pole, a parr of skies... maybe a wasta birch switch for Kangas and book of dinner vouchers for The Hoito - Just a stash for essential items in case you sometime feel an overpowering need to come back here and re-charge." What's Behind all the Pomp and Ceremony? J Saturday, May 23, 1992 marks Lakehead University's twenty-eighth annual convocation for the conferring of degrees and diplomas. The word "convocation" means "calling together". It is a ceremonial meeting of the entire university community. On Convocation Day university members and their guests wear special attire based on a tradition that dates back as long as seven centuries ago. The academic costume, also referred to as academic "dress" or "regalia", had its origins in the ancient European universities. The regalia was devised to distinguish academic persons such as doctors, licentiates, masters and bachelors. In the middle ages they were worn as everyday attire. Gowns were a necessity because of unheated buildings and hoods were needed to cover the heads of medieval scholars. In addition to "earned "degrees, the university c<;>nfers "honorary'' degrees which symbolize the highest honour that can be conferred on an individual by the university. An honorary degree may be awarded in recognition of scholarly or creative attainme~ts or distinguis~ed_ ~ublic service to the country or region. They go to md1v1duals who have been designated by the university's Senate, its senior academic governing body, as deserving special honour. At c~mvocation the degree is awarded honoris causa, or "m the cause of honour". A hood is also given to the recipi~nt and it may be worn to any academic affair. Reap1~nts ~f these degrees become honorary alumni the Uruvers1ty and they may affix, after their names, the abbreviation of the degree. During the processional and the recessional the Marshal for convocation carries the Mace, a silver wand ~hich i~ a traditional symbol of the university's authon_ty. Thi~ ~ac~ was given to the university by the Alumru Assoaation m 1971. It bears the university's motto Ad augusta per angusta, Achievement through Effort. l..) Jolly Good! -. 1 ~ - - - - - " - _ . . : : : .___;=-==.:._c:....:._...:........:~ Pages Students from lAkehead University's School of Business met with Nick Foster, Director of the Business Studies program at Sheffield City Polytechnic Institute in Sheffield, England recently. The students have been invited to partidpate in the new International Student Exchange program between the two universities. Students must have a 'B' average to participate and the agr~~ent is conditional upon receipt of their final marks. From left to right: James Stoppel, Allan Hensel, Nick Foster, Glenn Black and Rita Rocco. ____:---=~ ~ ~ ~~:::::::.~ ~ AGORA May 1992 �Departments get dollars om Alumni Alumni Annual Fund 1983 through 1992 by R. Scott Fortnum, Manager, Alumni Services 200 Alumni ...past students who are no longer part of the University or have any interest in it? Wrong. The Alumni of Lakehead University are very much involved in the institution in many ways. They provide input and have direct or indirect involvement with many aspects of the university's operation. One of the most visible means by which they support this institution is through • direct financial contributions. Under the direction of the Alumni Association of Lakehead University Board of Directors, alumni support for LU has increased dramatically over the last ten years. Alumni feel a sense of ownership in Lakehead's future. There are many Alumni who are employed as staff and faculty and Alumni volunteers are involved in everything from the Board of Governors to Convocation. What does Alumni support mean to the staff and faculty? It means a lot. Last year alone there was over 190,000 given to Lakehead by its graduates. This money has gone to capital projects, special projects or purchases by departments, library F H Ab • • Ed 150 50 0 83184 - 85186 86/87 87/88 lfilml Restricted 88/89 - 89/90 90191 91192 Vision Campaign l.akehead University books, handicap access, scholarships, athletics, and special events. Of the money raised over $120,000 has been designated by the donors directly to departments. This means that the library for example, will have an extra $20,000 available for books. Nearly every other department has received funds (the allocations committee will advise departments in the fall). This money is over and above operating budgets. Lakehead University Alumni are proud of this institution, and they consistently demonstrate this every • • By 2000, half of all new jobs in Canada will require a university degree. But at the current rate of government funding, only one in five children will have a chance to go to university. • American public universities receive twice the federal research dollars per student as do Ontario universities. • In 1987, the average salary of a fulltime professor at an Ontario university was $55,000, compared with $68,000 for a private-sector position of similar education and experience. Lawyers, economists and engineers made an average of $71,000. ("'')ntario universities generates $3 of \:...:onomic activity for every $1 invested by government funding. • Ontario ranks ninth out of the 10 provinces in terms of grants to universities. May 1992 84185 Unrestricted • C d year. ff you run across a grad, ask for their name and address as we lose track of our mobile grads very quickly. Although they may not be physically present the graduates of Lakehead University are still here, and their financial contributions are felt in all areas. Have you thanked a grad lately? d • And the number of jobs generated by university activities in Ontario is greater than the employment impact of the textile industry, the entire paper and pulp industry or utilities. • University graduates can look forward to earning 63 per cent more than the average industrial worker. A 1990 survey of University of Guelph alumni found that two years after graduation, 97 per cent of Guelph grads looking for work were employed, 62 per cent were earning or more and 10 per cent were earning $40,000 or more. • Unemployment rates in 1990 for those with a university degree was about one-third what it was for those with only a high school diploma. ALUMNI MIXED GOLF TOURNAMENT sponsored by The. Financial Concept Group and TRIMARK MUTUAL FUNDS Sunday, July 19, 1992 Thunder Bay Country Club 12:30 pm Directions and meet your team 1:00 pm Tee-off Time - Shotgun start $35.00/person includes green fees and BBQ supper. Cash bar and prizes For further information call the Alumni Office: 343-8155 AGORA Page9 �iir1i11,11i Dr. Ed Broadbent was appointed President of the International Centre for Hu.man Rights and Democratic Development in 1990. Brought to campus by the Department of Sociology through Dr. Terry Hill, left, and Chairman Dr. Raoul Ruiperez, Broadbent spoke before a large and appreciative audience about "Human Rights and the North American Free Trade Agreement". With his kind permission, the final portion of his speech follows. Instead of ignoring human rights, I believe the three governments involved in the negotiations for a proposed North American free trade agreement should seize the occasion as an opportunity to improve the rights situation throughout the continent. This positive approach could be a key instrument in uniting our populations, instead of turning them against one another. The governments should show leadership by explicitly dealing with rights. Canada, in particular, should now take the initiative. In doing so, our government would be consistent with its foreign policy of promoting human rights elsewhere in the world. The trade agreement has human rights implications, whether or not the governments explicitly acknowledge this. The reality is that North American continental economic integration will necessarily bring the political cultures of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico closer together. The reality also should entail frank recognition that there is considerable disparity between Canada and the United States on the one hand and Mexico on the other when it comes to human rights and democratic practices. Certainlytherearehumanrightsproblems in all three countries. However, despiterecentsignsofprogress,Mexicocontinues to have the worst record of the three. The titles of recent human rights reports about Mexico clearly illustrate the problems: Torture with Impunity (Amnesty International), Unceasing Abuses (Americans Watch), The Press and The Perfect Dictatorship (Canadian Committee to Protect Journalists). There is extensive documentation on how Mexican government and military officials have nor been prosecuted for their human rights abuses, on electoral violence and fraud, as well as violation of the constitutionally guaranteed right of workers to organize independent unions. It is worse than patronizing to assume that Mexicans should continue to accept poor wages and working conditions as a cheap labour pool for Canadian and US investors and ignore the violation of those rights that are relevant to this condition. If negotiators want to encourage the mobility of capital, they must also encourage mobility of related labour rights. At the very least, for example, Canadian and American companies should have to respect basic and universally recognized rights, including the right to form a union of one's choice, in their employment practices. This should be done in principle in the name of rights protection. However, respect for these rights could also help to increase the 54 cent per hour minimum wage and the health standards of the maquiladoras that are being used to attract investment away from one region to another, matters of quite legitimate concern to Canadian and US workers. To use the jargon of trade negotiations: a level playing field must include a common foundation of certain key rights. It would be more than unfortunate for the three countries now negotiating a free trade deal to miss this opportunity to address human rights concerns. Until they are satisfied that norms compatible with what their citizens take for granted are met, Western European governments refuse to integrate their economies with other states. Governments in North America must show no less concern for our citizens. The negotiators of the Free Trade Agreement should consider many options in dealing with rights. The strongest option is to include within the body of the agreement a minimal set of key rights, which would be implemented with the same rigour as its economic provisions. A weak option, which I do not recommend, would be simply to put such rights in the preamble in the final agreement. Such a preamble might lack binding legal force. However, it would carry considerable moral and persuasive force. Such an approach would at least ensure that human rights win a foothold in the agreement and would certainly be used domestically by political parties and human rights groups committed to higher continental standards. Page 10 - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - -- AGORA In the minds of many Mexicans, however, the key human rights issue is not the need for new declarations, but implementation of already extant domestic and international safeguards. To help meet this need, a third option would be to establish an independent monitoring agency with a mandate to examine how workers' and other rights are affected by the trilateral trade agreement. Such an agency would consist of lawyers and human rights experts appointed by, and reporting to, the legislatures (not the governments) of the three countries. It would produce an annual report which would highlight the progress and gaps in safeguarding rights in the context of the trade agreement. The agency's finding: could have considerable influence on the three governments, each of which is sensitive to domestic and international opinion on human rights. This agency would on an annual basis publicize the respect paid to the right to health and safety conditions of workers in all three countries. It could make suggestions on how and when to improve such standards and in what countries. It would address the issue of the respect shown to ILO countries. It could comment on whatever affects it deemed the trade agreement to have on the whole family of human rights. Finally, it might even propose a schedule of upward harmonization of rights standards to be implemented by political agreement by the three governments. Canadians, Americans and Mexicans have a deep interest in seeing human rights flourish. Given the choice, they would want rights included in the NAFTA. This treaty is the ideal opportunity for our governments to illustrate that they agree, that they understand that when it comes to human dignity based on rights no nation is either sovereign or perfect. Each government has professed its commitment to the supremacy and universal importance of human rights. Now is the time to deliver on that commitment. .J May 1992 �FromAUCC Notes Did You Know? The recession has hit people without a university 1cation hardest. Employment among people with ~.iversity degrees rose by 4.1 per cent in 1991, the largest increase of any group. The only other increase was a 3.8 per cent gain for people with some postsecondary education. The number of jobs for people with a high school diploma fell by 0.8 per cent while for people with only some high school education, jobs dropped by 5.5 per cent. Source: Canadian Economic Observer, February 1992, Statistics Canada. More than just Numbers The Canadian Committee on Women in Engineering has released a report that examines the underrepresentation of women in that profession. AUCC helped to establish the committee in February 1990 . The report, entitled "More than just numbers", says attitudes must change if women are to be attracted to engineering. Last year only four per cent of registered professional engineers in Canada were women, even though there are no physical or intellectual barriers preventing women from entering the profession. The report makes recommendations covering the cultural climate for women engineers, their education and training, the workplace, environment and role of the engineering associations in promoting the advancement and professional standing of women engineers. To order a copy in French or English contact: faculty of engineering, University of New Brunswick, P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3. (Cost $25.00 including GST and handling). Remember the months of agonizing about how to deal with a projected university deficit of about $1 million? The task force on funding, including members of "Unity", LUFA I & II, nonunion representatives, are still hard at work considering more Budget Adjustment Recommended or No Change to Existing Budget Reduce printing costs (many suggestions) Restrict travel for administrative purposes Pare down special events (ie. Convocation, Christmas party and other University functions) Energy (several suggestions) Income generation (various) Mail EAP Staff training Grounds maintenance Dean's office Sell Cornwall School Enrolment (more or less) Further/Future Discussion Remove English courses for nonEnglish programs Unpaid holidays -'iminate Forest Technology _.educed hours (unpaid) Fund raising allocated to departments - offset budget Athletics Reduce electives May 1992 by Katherine Shedden The following poem arrived in the mail last week. It's funny and brave with vicarious images - but I still see Homer Simpson jogging through the campus - eyeballs rattling. Withdrawal Today I must coat my fleet skis with graphite and rack them overhead in the attic. All summer I'll hear them bleat for the notched fit of boots. Today I must inspect my golf cleats for rust, ask my shoulders to hinge in a new plane after a season of stabbing. I shall think of the ball, not the horizon, put away vision poured like syrup in the blonde forest, the caw of one lone crow serrated against silence, that click of your own poles on crust or wind flicking scraps of bark on a birch which might be another skier approaching. (You stop, hear the drone of a distant plane become the hum of your own eardrum.) Today I must put on runners to thump cement, say goodbye to the tight girl in lycra I've chased all winter in the fast track, snapping my teeth at her shining harmch, the damp patch spreading from the small of her back. But she seems too shy in today's bright sun to say a decent goodbye as I clump past in baggy sweats, eyeballs rattling noisily in my head. Claude Liman than 200 suggestions that were received from university employees. In order to avert layoffs members of the task force looked at every idea submitted - here is a summary of cost saving suggestions. Spring and Summer programs Teaching loads, grad assistants & other part-time academic costs Scheduling of classrooms Staff reductions by attrition Non-maintenance work orders Early retirement plans (staff) Artwork rental Learning Assistance Centre Thunder Bay Symphony rent re house Academic Plan related matters Student evaluations undergrad program reviews Avoid course duplications Courses for special populations when numbers are small No Further Budget Consideration at This Time Adjust academic year Fund raise for deficit Student pay facility fee Better buying Parking fees Zero-base budgeting Lottery Distance Education Continuing Education C~perative Education Reduce administration Advocate offices Use Engineering faculty instead of outside consultants President's house Loan faculty to over-utilized departments Charge rent for the Agora Bookstore profit Take over Food Services Security for President's house Lease land for commercial operations Lease gas station for gas sales External reviews be made public Raise admission standards Size of Senate Loans to students Overtime (avoid paying) Various collective agreement issues Job reductions in various areas (not own area) Donate back consulting fees (50%) 10% levy on Pub sales Fitness testing to general public Student surcharge for vandalism Increase inventories in Bookstore Impose lab fees AGORA - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - Page 11 �Campus THE CHANCELLOR Calendar To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Office at 8300 or mail your information to SNI002. Deadline for the June Agora is June 1, 1992. Thunder Bay Art Gallery May 15 - July 15 PIMAATISIWIN: QUILTS BY ALICE OLSEN WILLIAMS Organized by TBAG May 15 - June 14 THE GREAT CANADIAN QUILT RENDEZVOUS NATIONAL JURIED EXI-IlBIDON Organized by the Thunder Bay Quilters Guild in conjunction with the Canadian Quilters' Association and TBAG. Wednesday, 20 Brown Bag Series Speaker: Tim Cullen, Sociology Graduate Student Topic: The lndicatior of Fear of Victimization Among the Urban Elderly 10:00 am - Noon, Ryan Building 3023 Friday, 22 Convocation Eve 7:00 to 9:30 pm, Faculty Lounge. An opportunity for students & their families to mingle with Alumni leaders, faculty, staff, administration, and special guests. Saturday, 23 Convocation Morning Ceremony 9:30am Afternoon Ceremony 2:30pm PATERSON LIBRARY June 3,4 and 5 The Lakehead University Gerontology Study Group and N.E.C.A.H. are presenting a Northern Educational Institute: Subject: Case Management with Older Adults: Meeting the Challenges of the 90's Place: Health Sciences Resource Centre Information: 343-2126 or 343-2127. Public Lecture Thursday, 4 Speaker: Dr. Robert Applebaum, r.:::::r~:~=,~~~ ~~~ty, Wednesday, 17 ALUMNI ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & VOLUNTEER RECEPTION Faculty Lounge - 7:00 pm Friday, 19 FOURTH ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CHOICE GOLF CLASSIC First Tee Off: 2:30 pm Place: Emerald Greens Price: $30.00 until May 22 $40.00 after May 22 Cut-off date - June 3 Return to L.U. Pub after golfing for steak supper and awards. Supper at 7:00 pm. Price includes green fees, steak supper, prizes and fun! Entries may be paid at new maintenance building. May 27,28 and 29 ousa ~ ~ ~RGREA:ETNCANDADEIANZ Oxford, Ohio. Subject: Case Managed Long-term Care: Past, Present and Future Challenges Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Place: Ryan Building, 1042 Free of charge for participants of the Northern Educational Institute on Case Management - $5.00 for all others. This lecture will be followed by a reception in the Faculty Lounge. For further information contact: Heather Hopkins at 343-2115 or 343-2126. Rendezvous '92 International Great Lakes St. Lawrence Mayor's Conference Place: Airlane Motor Hotel ~ @ FESTIVAL July 10 - 19, 1992 Agor~ The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except August), and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992-05 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/fe26369b70564671307f37068c66c4c4.pdf 91f639bdd3376c53a543ed9f5077fcbe PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD C UNIVERSITY Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada GOR Vol.11, Number 3 March 1994 "Chimik" the official mascot for the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships and an ambassador of friendship was on campus this , month to congratulate the Lakehead Nordic Ski Team on their success at the OUANOWIAA Nordic Ski Championships. C Bottom row (left to right): Phil Villeneuve Kathryn Boyd Kevin Denston Lana Puumala Patti Hogan Mark Thomas Top row with Chimik: Moira McPherson Mike Hay Gareth Jones Missing from photo: Kris Heale Craig Storey "' C ::::, a.. w Q) a.. 0 0 .c a.. Lakehead Students Compete with the Best in the events leading up to the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships (_, Dateline March 10, 1994: Exhilara ted from their victories a t the Ontario University Championships last month, Lakehead University's Nordic skiers are charging ahead on a series of races leading up 10 the most important race of all - the Nordic World Ski Championships to be held in Thunder Bay, March 9-19, 1995. One of the students lo watch is Lana Puumala, a second-year arts student, who was the individual women's winner in this year's OUANOWIAA Nordic Ski Championships. Another is Gareth Jones, a graduate student in the Applied Sport Science program, who led an exceptionally strong men's team to victory in the same competition. The next important event for the team is the Canada Cup races to be held at Big Thunder March 12-13, 1994. For the first time ever, there will be a University category in the competition. This will enable Lakehead students such as Gareth Jones, Phil Villeneuve, Kris Heale and Craig Storey lo compete with national level athletes in order to secure a place in the World Cup race to be held at Big Thunder the following weekend, March 19-20, 1994. if they are successful, it is possible that Lakehead University students will be racing against the likes of Bjorn Dahlie the Norwegian cross-country skier who dominated the sport al this year's Olympic competition in Lillehammer, Norway. According to Dr. Moira McPherson, the World Cup is the "official dress rehearsal" for the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships. It's a time to test the trails and the skills of the more than 400 volunteers that will make it all happen in 1995! ...continued on page 2 �AROUND CAMPUS Ski Championships...continued Dr. McPherson. an Assis1ant Professor in Lakehead's Departmenl of Physical Educa1ion and Athle1ics. is a member of lhc Managemem Committee of the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships and Co-Chair of Sport and Venue Division. She and her team of volunteers are in charge of planning and delivering all the competitive evenls in 1hree disciplines: crosscountry skiing, ski jumping and Nordic combined, which is a combinalion of cross-country skiing and ski jumping. LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY INJURY STATISTICS: ) January 1 to February 28, 1994 Compensable Injuries Jan.1 • Feb.28, 1994 Medical Aid Injuries: Approved Pending Decision by WCB 12 4 Lost Time Injuries: Approved Pending Decision by WCB 2 1 Number of Days Lost: On Approved Claims On Claims Pending 4 19 Sarne Period Last Year 5 10 Safety Alert: The numbers are clear ... we're off to an appalling start in 1994! At this rate, we will surpass our 1993 year-end statistics by the end of May. Dr. Moira McPherson It is an enormous undertaking and one 1hat has been keeping Dr. McPherson busy at breakfas1 and evening mce1ings for more than a year. Next January. when things really slart to heat up. Dr. McPherson will be taking a sabbatical so that she can devote herself 10 the project on a fulllime hasis. Dr. McPherson is confident aboul the positive impacl the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships will have on Thunder Bay and Lakehead University. Afler the Championships. Thunder Bay will be in a good postion for securing other provincial. national and international sporting events such a5 the Canadian Championships. the World Cup and possibly the Canadian Disabled Skiing Championships. All of !his will help 10 increase tourism in the region and identify Thunder Bay a5 a destination for bo1h winter and summer vacationers. Lakehead University has already been esiablished as a place where serious athletes can further their education and prepare to compete in international skiing events. Two years ago Thunder Bay became one of three What have the common themes been in these injuries? Employees are failing to recognize the hazards in their "normal" day-to-day activities, and are ignoring the precautions which would prevent injury. It's time for employees to "Think Safety" ... with the emphasis on "Think". Reporting Injuries: The University is recognized as having a proactive, supportive program for returning employees to modified work after an injury. To trigger the process, however, we need to be notified that an injury has occured. Employees: If you have been injured, or if you are experiencing aches and pains which you believe are related to your work, contact your supervisor immediately. Supervisors: Contact Human Resources (343-8671) as soon as you have been notified of an injury or of a work-related disablement. ·working toward a safe and healthy environment for work and study.' National Training and Development Centres. (The other two arc in Canmorc, Alberta, and Mont Ste-Anne, Quebec.) "What makes our Centre special," says Dr. McPherson, "is that a serious skier can continue his or her University education while being no funher than 20 minutes away from world class ski !rails. And a full-time professional coach oversees the training of the Centre's athletes." Lakehead University is not only attrac1ing top level athletes. it is also attracting aspiring coaches. Mark TI10mas. a second-year graduate s1udent. and Paui Hogan. a fourthyear Physical Education student, are both Lakchcad University ski team coaches and well on their way up the National ladder. Who knows? Lakehead University could very well play a role in training the nexl genera1ion of Nordic skiers of the same calibre as Myriam Bedard! -- F. Harding 2 AGORA March 1994 �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT increase will be larger. As well, in Year two, all indications point to a second year of relatively high tuition increases. The effect of these coupled measures should be to give us a projected budget that will be close to our earlier target. Dr. Robert Rosehart President Lakehead University 1994/95 Operating Budget·-· The Good and the Bad r As I write this, the Provincial Cabinet is attempting to finalize the 1994/95 transfer payment levels to universities and the level of tuition fees. Until a public announcement is made. there will be considerable media speculation with respect to the bad news. The Ontario Government is clearly in a difficult position. Although recently preoccupied with large capital projects to create short-term jobs in the last year of their first mandate, they also have to be concerned about the provincial credit rating. Hence. the focus on operating cost reductions through the possible reduction of transfer payments. What seems to be lost in this debate is the importance of human capital investments via post-secondary education to help Ontario recover from what seems to be a downward spiral. Personally. I am somewhat optimistic that, with very high growth rates being experienced in the U.S. this year. soon the spillover effect will positively influence the Ontario economy. However. in the short term. the one thing that is clear is that our grants will be reduced below the promised Social Contract levels. This is the obvious bad news. The good news is that. to some extent. we anticipated this in our budget planning last fall. The signs have been there for some time that the Government would not be in a position to deliver at 93/94 levels. In our budget model. we anticipated a 2% reduction coupled with a 5% increase in fees. It would now seem that the grant cut will be deeper but. as well, the tuition fee Our relative financial position is clearly due to our recent increases in student enrolment. Although we have frozen the first-year intake level to moderate growth, it will be important in 1994/95 to bring in a comparable firstyear class to this current year. The application data for 1994/95 from the high school system shows a good increase, and it looks as if this target is achievable. By next month, the results of the Government's announcement on our budget planning will be available. and I will be able to share them with you. Incidentally, Gerrard is a Professor from the Medical School at the University of Manitoba, and his Staff Assistant was Darren Brown, an LU graduate from Atikokan (and one of the last Lakehead University varsity hockey players). A special one-day session focused on aboriginal initiatives in the Canadian universities, and I could relate well to the issues and experiences of the other universities. If there was one message from the speakers, it was clearly for the universities to stress scholarship and standards in their Aboriginal offerings. A.U.C.C. Meeting - Ottawa I am writing this article while at the annual A.U.C.C. Meeting in Ottawa. The topics under discussion are "at the edge" of the new Government's thinking with regard to the role of universities in our future Canadian society. We had a bear-pit session with the new Prime Minister who personally puts a lot of importance on the role of post-secondary education and research and development. Chretien stated clearly that the major challenge his Government faces is job creation. This goes beyond the simple economic issues related to job creation to the need to preserve individual dignity of Canadians, particularly our youth. The Prime Minister also strongly endorsed the role that Canada should be playing in the education of foreign students. As you know, recent Government policies have very much restricted foreign students from attending our universities and Chretien's comments were well received. A second key speaker was Dr. Jon Gerrard. the Secretary of State for Science, Research and Development. The Government. in its first year, is going to conduct a far-ranging review of all aspects of Research and Development supported by the Federal Government. The theme of the Minister was very positive, and I could see several areas of 3 AGORA his talk which may present opportunities for universities like Lakehead University in the future. Cogeneration Delay As you know. for some time. the University has been on the verge of going ahead with a major cogeneration facility to generate both steam and electricity. Recently, the General Manager of the Ontario Energy Corporation reviewed our consultant's proposal and raised three concerns. These relate to the rate at which natural gas prices may escalate, the stand-by energy charge for electricity. and the cost of maintaining our equipment. These areas were dealt with in the consultant's report but, after some discussion, we have delayed the project a few months in order to enhance our confidence in the analysis. It is now anticipated that we will be in a position to either go ahead or cancel the project in June. Safety Inquiry A recent workplace accident that resulted in a broken bone necessitated a formal inquiry. The inquiry has suggested that a new procedure be put into place when any one of ... continued on page 6 March 1994 �FACES Scholarship established in memory of Mary Alexander 1934-1993 1n celebration of Mary Alexander's life and contribution to the nursing profession, her spouse Doug Alexander (and professor, School of Business Administration) recently established an award in her memory for a deserving student in the Bachelor of Nursing Degree program. The Mary Alexander Memorial Nursing Award $500.00 Awarded to a full-time third-year student in the Bachelor of Nursing Degree Program who demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills along with technical competence, effective decision-making and attitudes that promote the patients' welfare. A warded by the School of Nursing. Mary Alexander was born in Hamilton, Ont., raised in Schumacher, and graduated from Toronto Western Hospital as an RN in 1956. Arriving in Thunder Bay in 1966 with her spouse and four children, Mary continued her nursing career. Over a 28year period, part-time and full-time, she was employed by Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital, Pinewood Court, Provincial Paper. University of British Columbia Health Centre, Great Lakes Paper, and Lakehead University. Mrs. Alexander served for many years on the Port Arthur General Hospital Women's Auxiliary. From 19851990, Mary served on the Education Commiuee of the Northwestern Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association, and was the regional representative of that organization for a number of years. What was most important about Mary's contribution 10 her chosen profession was her ability 10 listen 10 her patients and 10 care for them. This award is made 10 preserve nursing's focus as a highly sensitive and compassionate profession commiued to the dignity and personal well-being of the individual patient. LAURE PAQUETTE Lakehead University now has a strategic theorist and a specialist on Asian security on faculty. Dr. Laure Paquette was hired last August as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Studies. Among her many distinctions Laure (pronounced Lore) has been the first woman to serve as a visiting professor in Japan at the National Institute of Defense SIUdies of Japan. She was also the first Canadian 10 be a visiting professor in China at the University of National Defense of the People's Liberation Army of the People's Republic of China. 1n addition to her academic credentials (a Master's degree and a PhD in Political Studies from Queen's University), Dr. Paquette brings to Lakehead University a thorough knowledge of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), having worked during the 1980s as a Program Manager. Fellowships; Assistant Director, Grants; and Executive Assistant 10 the President. She has also worked as a Strategic Analyst for the Department of National Defence in Ottawa. Why has she chosen a career in academia as opposed 10 the civil service? "I wanted to do research very, very badly" says Laure. Now that she is settled in Thunder Bay, she has resumed work on three papers: one on mainland China's arms trade; one on President Clinton's security policy; and a general introduction strategic theory. Oh, and there is that syllabus 10 write for a course she is hoping to give this summer. It's title? "Political Strategy". You can reach Dr.Paquette by calling 343-8237 or by e-mail: LPaqueu@cs_acad_lan.lakeheadu.ca 1994-95 LUSU EXECUTIVE Lakehead University congratulates the recently elected Executive of the Student Union: President:Terry Robinson Vice•President Finance: Rick Cox Vice-President Student Issues: Stephannie Roy AGORA Half of the '95 Brier Winning Team? Pasi Pinta of Computer Services won the "Closest to the Button" contest at the Alumni Curling Bonspiel in February. His prize was a brand new curling broom donated by Fresh Air Experience and signed by champion curler and Alumni Honour Award recipient Rick Lang. 4 March 1994 ) �AROUND CAMPUS UNIVERSITY SALUTES DONOR AND ACHIEVERS Lakehead University is a better institution now that it was 10 years ago thanks to the many donors who have contributed to the Scholarships and Bursaries Program. Earlier this month, awards donors were invited to a reception in the Faculty Lounge to be thanked by the University's Faculty, Administration and Board of Governors. As well, some student ambassadors were on hand to thank the donors personally for their generosity. r r Mrs. Amelia Hague and Mrs. Verna Leach chat with Student Ambassador and first-year HBSc Biology student Tracy Allan (also first-year Presidential Scholar and City of Thunder Bay Scholarship recipient) who spoke at the Donors' Reception on behalf of undergraduate student award recipients. Mrs. Hague was representing the $350 Charles King Hague Memorial Award in Psychology and Mrs. Leach was representing the Dorthy E. Dove Award and the Frank R. and Dorothy E. Dove Award ($200 each). ·e Harder (recipient) r. and Mrs. Jame Mr. Jim Black, Weld/and Steel representing Keith and Carrie Black Family Memorial Award ($600), and Jo-Anne Silverman, Senior Development Officer. Graduate Student, Student Ambassador, Ms. Ethel Enstrom, thanked the donors on behalf of Graduate Students at Lakehead University. President of Lakahead University, Dr. Bob Rosehart, acknowledged the hard-working staff in the Financial Aid office of the Department of Student Services who co-ordinate the distribution of scholarships and bursaries: (left to right) Linda Wood, Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Assistant; Marianne Arvelin, Financial Aid Assistant, OSAP &Bursary; Phyllis Bosnick, Financial Aid Administrator; Tracey Marks, Undergraduate Scholarships &Awards Officer. r Dr. S. Penny Petrone, Professor Emeritus, and former Faculty of Education professor, spoke about her reasons for setting up the S. Penny Petrone Silver Jubilee Graduate Scholarship ($800). AGORA 5 March 1994 �RESEARCH NEWS Report from the President ... continued from page 3 INNOVATIVE PHD PROGRAM IN TRANSPORTATION you might notice an unsafe workplace or area on campus. The unsafe environment that caused the accident under investigation was a frozen water pipe. In future, if you come upon any situa1ion that you feel presents a safety concern, please contact Security who will then have the responsibility to contact Campus Development. Campus Development, having been notified, will then have the obligation to take appropria1e corrective action. This procedure is being set up to provide accountability and responsiveness to prevent unnecessary accidents in the future. Please do your part to start the ball rolling by notifying Security. Small universities have been struggling to establish Master and PhD programs to srengthen their research. To overcome the difficulties of establishing a conventional graduate program in engineering at LU. some faculty members are beginning to explore innovative PhD programs at the international level. A Channel/Joint Supervision PhD Program in Transportation recently has been opened between Dr. Said Easa and the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education, with the assistance of the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Under this program, PhD students from Egypt will come to LU for two years to conduct their dissertation research under the co-supervision of Dr. Easa and a faculty member from an Egyptian University. The Egyptian Government fully finances all international travel as well as living and research expenses of the visiting student. The Egyptian co-supervisor is entitled to a visit to LU to monitor the research progress and Dr. Easa is entitled to a visit to Egypt to participate in the PhD defence examination. Residence Rescue Update Last month, I commended David Hare for his role in the saving of a student in the recent Residence fire. As a journalist, I had only half the story. and I would like, at this time, to also commend the equally important actions of Ray Hurd of the Residence Housekeeping staff in this very brave action. Re-Engineering Jack Christy continues to work with the University to help us to define the approach that we should take to the "organization of change". One thing is clear from Jack's input to date and that is that the term "re-engineering" is not that exciting. On a positive note, most people seem to realize the importance of organizing our functions in order to improve and enhance service to our students, faculty, staff and all those groups that we interact with externally. It is our intention to try to designate an internal individual to co-ordinate this effort. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please give me a call. The first of these students, Mr. Ahmed Abutaleb, came to LU in January. 1994, and is currently working at the Transportation Research Centre, co-supervised by Dr. Ibrahim EIDimeery of Ain Shams University in Cairo. Mr. Abutaleb's dissertation is entitled, "Modal Split Analysis of Intercity Freight Transportation." The objective of his research is to develop a methodology for mode choice analysis of freight transportation (truck, railway, waterway, etc.), analyze the relevant factors, and examine their effects on strategic development plans in Canada and Egypt. Another channel student will come to LU this summer. E-Mail Dr. Paranjape passed on to me a fascinating E-mail essay received the other day from John Rhodes, LU 1993. John entered the workforce this past year as a Physics and English teacher in a private institution in Tyumen, Siberia, Russia. When I hear all the stories of graduates who cannot find employment, I will play back this E-mail thesis. I have suggested to the Nor Wester Magazine that it would make worthwhile reading for the Alumni. The moral of the story is that there are chaJlenges out there -- you just have to work hard to seek them out. GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE Postscript Thursday. March 24. 1994 Friday, March 25, 1994 Senate Chambers Everyone Welcome A quote from one of the politicians at the A.U.C.C. Meeting which reinforces the value of a university education -- "the learners will inherit the world for the learned are prepared for a world that no longer exists''. 6 AGORA ) March 1994 ) �• MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR ANNUAL PRESIDENTIAL REVIEW AND END OF TERM REVIEW All in1rnt will be treated in a strictly confidential manner as to source, The Board of Governors conducts an annual review of the President's perfonnance. This review is carried oul by the Chair and Vice-Chairs of the Board with input from the broader University community. Since Dr. Rosehart's contract expires June 30. 1995, the Board wishes to carry out an end-of-lenn review in conjunction with its annual review which is scheduled to take place in March, 1994. iii) to discuss the comments received with the incumbent and to receive his views on these same topics; iv) 10 report to the Board of Governors the findings of the Committee and to make such recommendations as the Committee may deem appropriate. Accordingly, the Board has established a Presidential Review Commiltee, the purpose of which is two-fold: The Review Commiltee will be interviewing each of the following during the afternoon of Friday, March 25, 1994 a) to provide feedback and to make recommendations to Dr. Rosehart on matters related to his overall perfonnance; b) to guide the Board in its deliberations about the renewal of Dr. Rosehart's contract. Dr. Birbal Singh, President of LUFA Mr. Rob Jamieson, President of LUSU Dr. Jim Gellert, Dean of Arts and Science Dr. Norm LaVoie, Chair. Director's Council, Faculty of Professional Studies Dr. John Whitfield, Vice-President (Academic) Mr. Fred Poulter, Vice-President (Administration) Mr. Grant Walsh. Director of Services Dr. C. Nelson, Director of Research and Graduate Studies If the Board decided not 10 renew the President's contract. it would proceed with an appropriate Search Commiltee. The members of the Review Commiltee are: a) 0 The regular members of the Annual Presidential Review Commiltee; All of the above will be asked to speak on behalf of their constituency. Any member of the University community may make their views known directly to the Commillee as follows: Comments relevant to this review should be delivered in writing (in a sealed envelope addressed to the Review Committee and marked "Confidential'") to Mrs. B. Stefureak, Secretary of the Board of Governors. anytime before 4:30 p.m. on Friday. March 25, 1994. Mr. Tony Seuret, Chair. Board of Governors and Chair of the Commi1tee Mr. Pat O'Brien, First Vice-Chair. Board of Governors Mrs. Maureen Doig, Second Vice-Chair, Board of Governors and -- A.H. Seuret. Chair, Board of Governors b) Dr. Emsl Zimmennann. Member of the Board of Governors and Member of Senate Prof. Jan Thatcher. Member of the Board of Governors and Member of Senate Ms Cassandra Koenen. Member of the Board of Governors and LUSU Representative The Terms of Reference of the Review Commillee are: i) C to solicit. receive and acknowledge writlen. signed comme nts from members of the University community and others concerning the general state of the Universi1y. its future development, and the perfonnance of the incumben1; ii) at i1s option. to select and interview members of the Universily community and 01hers who are knowledgeable aboul University operations and the Preside nt's perfonnance: - ~ ~ ~ ~ - - - -_::.= ?,.:;.." 1 --=:.....=:.......J Lakehead University has been chosen to host the Canadian lnteruniversity Athletic Union's (CIAU) Women's Basketball Championships in March, 1995, just one week prior to the Nordic World Ski Championships. Shown left is Lakehead's Women's Basketball coach, Stu Julius, in conference with this year's team. 1 AGORA March 1994 �PEOPLE, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Farewells ECAH Lakchead University bids farewell to two of its staff members: Scott and Sandra Fortnum who have been part of the University community for more than two years -- Scott. as Manager. Alumni Services. and Sandra as a receptionist in Residence and Conference Services. Scott, who helped the Alumni Association progress in all its many friend-raising and fund-raising activities. has accepted a position as Director of Development and Public Relations at The Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre in Owen Sound, Ont. Promoted to the position of Manager, Alumni Services, is LU graduate Rob Zuback (HBC~mrn'88). Rob is an experienced fundra1ser having hcen working as a Development Officer with Lakchead University's Share Our Northern Vision Campaign for the last four years. Prior to joining the staff at Lakehead, Rob worked in advertising sales for the Chronicle-Journal TimesNews in Thunder Bay. You can contact Rob by calling 343-8916 or by e-mail: rzuback@alumni AGORA Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health's standing conuni_ttees on Interdisciplinary Research. Contmuing Professional Education and Community Teaching continue to be very active. All are chaired by faculty who are members of the Lakehead University Gerontology Study Group: Dr. Jane Taylor, Sue Berry and Mary Lou Kelley. NECAH committee members include faculty. students and community practitioners in the field of aging and health. Education~! "~ounds" on specialized aspects of genatnc and long-term care are being co-sponsored with local hospitals and agencies. NECAH and NHHRRU are conducting a regional "educational n~cds assess-. ment in long-term care", m partnership with our two District Health Councils. At the request of several Thun?e~ B~y health care facilities. an interd1sc1phnary research protocol has been developed for use by graduate st~dents. faculty and practitioners conducting applied evaluation. Reviews are . conducted on request and are advisory to the research and organization. NECAH has recently been contracted by the Ministry of Heal!~ to. o~fer a regional. five-day. interd1sc1plmary educational program in Palliative Care for physicians and allied health professionals. This is expected to be an annual program, offered first in t.he fall of 1994. For further information on any of these activities, please call 343-2126. Dr. Frederick Holmes. Associate Professor, Department of English, presented a paper entitled "The Historical Imagination and the Victorian Past: A.S. Byatt's ~ .filQ!l" at the Twentieth-Century Literature conference held in February at the University of Louisville. An extended version of the paper will be published in the September issue of English Studies in Canada. 8 3M Teaching Fellowships A citation of excellence in recognition of an exemplary c~ntri~ution to . teaching and learning in Canadian universities. Open to any individu_al cur~entl~ teaching at a Canadian university regardless of discipline or level of appointment. Deadline: May 13, 1994 Nomination forms are available from Dr. Ken Brown, Department of Forestry, 343-8114 New Publication from NHHRRU - ·l !- : : : : _ : __ ~ :::-....:==;;-=-.-__ ..-4:. - - ~ ...- - - - -- .. , ' =--=-':..'::.::.......-:-_:;:. - -... -----:::-- l · : i.i' · '- ~; ·; •I • "' __........~·,.,., ... , _ The Northern Health Human Resources Research Unit has launched a Research Bulletin that is being sent to departments on campus.local and regional hospitals, District Health Councils, researchers an_d other NHHRRU affiliates. If you would like your name to be added to the mailing list, please contact Connie Hartviksen at (807) 343-2135. Happy 50th Anniversary, Marathon Did you know there are 76 Lakehead graduates living in Marathon? They include: Sue Lister, Director of Community Services; Bob Gregor, President, James River; Kelly CreaghVos, Public Health Nurse, District Health Unit; Tim Siegfried, Civil Engineer; JR, Michael Walton, Chief of Visitor Activity, Pukaskwa National Park. March 1994 �PEOPLE, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS Lakehead University Student International Exchange Program DOUGLAS J. CARDINAL VISITS CAMPUS Lakehead is pleased to offer students the opportunity to participate in international exchange programs offered by its partner institutions in C Dr. J. Gary Locker, Director of the School of Engineering, has been appointed a member of the Engineering Programs Review Committee by the Nova Scotia Council on Higher Education. The Engineering Programs Review Committee is participating in the System Wide Review Process being conducted in the Province of Nova Scotia in relation to selected university programs of which Engineering is one. The reviews are following a set of evaluation guidelines which have received the endorsement of the presidents of the Nova Scotia universities. The review committee is asked to look well beyond existing structures and approaches to the education of engineers and to propose modifications to promote effective orientation towards tomorrow's needs. Each member of the six-person committee has the considered support of the participating universities, the Council on Higher Education, and a wide range of engineering-related stakeholders. According to Dr. Teresa MacNeil, Policy Advisor for the Nova Scotia Council on Higher Education, each of these groups voiced strong support for Dr. Locker in view of his expertise and experience, in particular his knowledge and understanding of the (relatively) small university context which characterizes many of the universities in Nova Scotia. The Canadian architect who designed the curvilinear Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull. Quebec, was in Thunder Bay last month to meet with native elders to discuss China Germany plans for the building of Monadoo -Czechoslovakia Japan The International Indigenous KnowlEngland Nepal edge Centre at Ethiopia Quebec Lakehead UniverFinland Sweden sity. France USA - Minnesota(Duluth) Mr. Cardinal is a fellow of the There are approximately 30 Royal Architectural "incoming" and "going" students Institute of Canada studying under the exchange program. and in 1990 received the Order of Canada. He has designed a number of institutional and educational buildings including the Master Plan for the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His firm was recently awarded the design commission for the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. While on campus Mr. Cardinal met with Dr. Rosehart, gave a public lecture and slide show in the Agora, toured the Antina Fuhst is an exchange University campus with Professor student from the University of Dennis McPherson, Chair of the Konstanz the state of BadenDepartment of Indigenous Learning Wurttemberg, Gennany. She is one (formerly the Department of Native of 50 German students studying in Studies) and made a presentation to the 17 Ontario universities as part of a University's Board of Governors. province-wide exhange program with Professor Bruce Muirhead of Baden-Wurttemberg. Antina is the Department of History was invited taking three courses at LU and hopes to present a paper, "The Development to be an English and Physical of Canada's Foreign Economic Policy Education teacher. Lakehead in the Second Post-War Decade" at a University was her first choice Dr. .Jane Crossman. Professor of conference held in Bochum, Germany, because she wanted to be in a Physical Education. has been named in December. 1993. The paper is smaller university away from a large an Associate Editor of The Journal of being published as a chapter in the urban centre. When her courses Sport Behavior and while in England book J .L. Grnnatstein and Gustav finish in April she will visit Ottawa, as a Visiting Professor at The UniverSchmidt (eds) Canada at the CrossMontreal. Quebec City. Calgary and sity of Brighton. is taking a writing roads: The Critical 1960s? Universitat Vancouver before returning home. course at Oxford University. Verlag, 1994. Professor Muirhead has also been awarded a $15,000 research Lakehead University's Wrestling grant from the Bank of Canada to Students wishing further inCoach. Frands Clayton. was named research and write the biography of fonnation about the exchange "Coach of the Year" by the Ontario one of its governors. Louis program arc encouraged to conUniversity Athletic Association. LU Rasminsky. On January 14, 1994, he tact the Distance Education Ofplaced seventh overall in the CIAU signed a contract for publication with fice at (807) 343-8210. Championships held at Brock Univerthe University of Toronto Press. The sity in February. book will appear in 1996. AGORA 9 March 1994 �SENATE AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETINGS Notes from Senate Meeting, February 22, 1994 Enrollment: The Registrar gave an update on enrollment as of February 1 and provided preliminary application data. Re-engineering: An ad hoc committee, chaired by Dr. Whitfield, has been activated to consider changes for the upcoming registration to provide a more streamlined service to students. Code of Student Behaviour and Disciplinary Procedures: Dr. Ken Brown reported on the work of the Presidential Committee for the Biennial Review of the Code. The revised Code will be presented for approval to Senate at the March meeting. Master of Arts Programs: The Master of Arts in Native Philosophy and the Master of Arts, Resource Recreation and Tourism programs were approved in principle and will be forwarded to the Ontario Council on Graduate Affairs and the Ontario Council on University Affairs. Name Change: Senate approved the change of name from Department of Native Studies to Department of Indigenous Learning. Effective immediately. Senate Meetings 1994/95 (available on LUCI) Monday, Sept. 26, 1994, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1994, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1994, 9:30 a.m. (Approval of Graduands) Monday, Jan. 23, 1995, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 1995, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 12, 1995, 2:30 p.m. (Approval of Graduands) Saturday, May 27, 1995, Convocation Study Week: March 13-17, 1995 Retention of Written Assignments: Senate approved a recommendation from the Senate Committee on Academic Regulations that Instructors in each course retain for one year from the publication of grade: a) all written assignments not returned to the students; and b) all records pertaining to the calculation of the student's grade. Senate Sub-Committee on Communication Arts: Approval to go ahead with a pilot project that embraces three recommendations, a) that Senate establish a series of policies that will support the development of a University-wide Writing Across the Curriculum program, b) that the University create a Writing Centre through which it can support writing within the University and develop its Writing across the Curriculum Program, c) that the University support the development of a first-year writing course (offered as an elective). Dean of Graduate Studies: Senate approved the creation of a Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. Notes from Board of Governors Meeting, February 24, 1994 Infrastructure Funding: Lakehead University has received $ 1,680,000 in infrastructure funding: one-third of which will come from the federal government, one-third from the provincial government and one-third from the University. Funds can be used for handicap access, facilities renewal, or replacement of existing space. C.O.A.C.H.: Mr. Fred Poulter will represent Lakehead University on the Citizens for One Acute Care Hospital committee. Mr. Tony Seuret is the alternate. The University is participating in order to be aware of the possible long-tenn implications to our Health Sciences education program. Appointments: Dr. J.D. Stewart was appointed Chair of the Department of Anthropology for a one-year period July, 1994 to June, 1995. Dr. Hope Fennell was appointed Chair of the Pre-Service Teacher Education Program for the two-andone-half-year period January 1, 1994 to June 1996. Dr. Peter Colby was appointed as Adjunct Professor, Biology Mr. William Ross was appointed Professional Associate, Anthropology Mr. Mike Murphy was appointed Professional Associate, Business Administration All three appointments are for tenns of three years, commencing July 1, 1994. Board of Governors Meetings 1994/95 (available on LUCI) Friday, Sept. 16, 199412:30 p.m. Orientation: 2:00-4:30 p.m. and Annual Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 1994, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 1995, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 1995, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 1995, Convocation Thursday, June 15, 1995, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 1995, Annual Meeting 4:00 p.m. Ratification of Contract: The Board Executive Committee ratified on behalf of the Board of Governors the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Educational Workers, Local 5 for the three years ending August 31, 1996, in accordance with the Memorandum of Settlement signed January 3 1, 1994. Revision to the Board of Governors By-Laws: The Board approved a revision to the By-Laws that would see non-teaching staff representation on the Board of Governors increased to two, and student representation increased to two. The Board directed Senate to amend the election process of Board members from Senate in order that all faculty would have input. The Board fonnalized designation of a seat to the Aboriginal Management Council. All terms are now renewable. 10 AGORA J March 1994 J) �NEWS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES H~aNnNMoa Why go to the Dentist more than you have to? With the exception of very few. most people do not look forward to going to the dentist. Since this is the case, we should ask oursel ves if we are going to the dentist more often than necessary. Some argue that the six-month routine checkup was derived from toothpaste advertising in the I 950s as opposed to actual scientific evidence. If you do not need cleaning/scaling every si x months, why not go every nine months? Give it some thought! Printing Tip: When you make photocopies at the small photocopiers around campus with your Vendacard, they cost 7.2¢ each. but the Print Shop usually charges between 2.5¢ and 3.5¢ per copy (depending on the number of copies to be printed). If you have any questions. contact the Print Shop at extension 8409. Aerobics help control wel,irt DV Days: As you are aware, the Lakehead University Social Contract Agreement provides for voluntary unpaid leaves over its 3-year term. If you are interested in arranging for DV days for 1994, please discuss your plans with your supervisor and contact Human Resources. Did You Know that each additional mile walked or run may gi ve you an extra 2 1 minutes of life and save society an average of $0.24 in medical and/or other costs (based on a theoretical model developed by the RAND Corporation). Did You Know that the Lakehcad University pensi on fund earned a gross rate of return of 25.5% in I993. 1993 Annual Pension Statements will be mailed in March. C Lose Weight: In keeping with the fitness theme, anyone interested in holding weight loss sessions on campus i s welcome to call Rhonda (Office Services) at extension 8323. FITNESS HURDLES What Keeps You From Gettin g Fit? The mind is a wonderful thing. It can talk us into (or out of) our best resolutions, including our desire to become more physically fit. If you've been meaning to "get fit" but have yet to put your plan into action. it may be that you·ve devel oped mental " hurdles" that arc getting in your way. If you recognize yourself in the following situations. try our tips for jumping those hurdles and gelling on the track for a healthier. more physically fit lifestyle. HURDLE: No Time One of the most common reasons people give for not following a regul ar fitness program is lack of time. " I work 60 hours a week... " I have a full-time job, a family to care for - when can I exercise?" You get the idea. SOLUTION: Setting Priorities When you make fitness a priority. you' ll find the time. Do calisthenics while watching your evening TV program. Walk during your lunch hour. Schedule fitness time as you would any other important appointment. HURDLE: Old Habits When it comes to fitness. old habits - like inactivity - can stop you in your tracks before you ever get started. Habits can be hard to break. but understand that habits are team ed and they can be unlearned. SOLUTION: Take Action Understand that the only antidote to inactivi ty is taking action. Whatever your fitness resolve is. do i t just once. You'll find that it's a lot easier (and more gratifying) than you thought. Soon. activity will become your new "habit." HURDLE: Giving Up You've been ill. busy. otherwise occupied, and you've stopped doing your regular fitness activities. You feel guilty. annoyed with yourself. You're convinced that you don't have the ''willpower" to continue your resolve. SOLUTION: Think Positive Temporary "backsliding" isn't the end of the world. It happens to all of us. Don't get dragged down by negative thinking. Rather, realize that you slipped up. i t's okay. and you can begin again where you left off. Then. do it. Human Resources: Telephone 343-8334 Fax number 346-7701 Quote of the Month: A compliment is verbal sunshine. --Orben's Current Comedy 11 AGORA March 1994 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Betty Hygaard at the Information Office at 343-8300 or mail your information to Avila Centre. Deadline for the April Agora is March 28, 1994. MARCH / APRIL Sonnet Chamber Choir 'The Music of Canada" Sunday, April 24 Director: Allan Bevan Time: 8:15 p.m. Location: St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church (corner of Mary St. and Brown St.)Welcome spring with a festival of Canadian Nationalism. For information call 345-6618 Lakehead Association of Biologists (LAB) Guest Speaker Series Friday, March 18, 1994 Time: 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. Location: RC 1003 Free Admission Dr. Brock Fenton from York University speaking on "Time and Bats: Implications for Evolution and Behaviour" He is the Recipient of the 1993 Gordin Kaplan Award from the Canadian Federation of Biological Societies (CFBS) & THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY Lakehead University Annual Juried Student Exhibition March 17 to April 1O Cornwall Concert Series Tuesday, March·29 Michele Irion, violin; Heather Morrison, piano Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Jean McNulty Recital Hall Music and Visual Arts Centre Tickets: $7.00 (regular) $5.00 (students/seniors) Brown Bag Lunch with Speaker and Discussion Time: 11 :45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Board Room Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research March 21 Pat Jasen, The "Spermatic Journey"? Women, Men, and the Victorian Holiday School of Business Administration The Alumni Association of Lakehead University Award March 24 Linda Lundstrom - Successful Entrepreneurship - 1OKeys to Success. Sponsored by the SOSA, the Society of Management Accountants of Ontario and the Thunder Bay Business Women's Network Time: 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Location: Ryan Building 1042 Free admission --All are welcome For information call Arlene Smith 343-8386 Application Deadline: April 27, 1994 Linda Lundstrom will also be the guest speaker at the TBBWN dinner meeting the same evening - contact Susan Cameron at the Airlane Hotel for more information. Fitness Day: March 22 President Rosehart has declared March 22nd "Fitness Day"on campus. Why not say good-bye to winter by joining Health Services Staff and the Student Wellness Committee for a "Spring Back to Life" walk? Challenge each other to come out and welcome in Spring! We'll meet at noon in The Agora to enjoy a scenic tour of the campus for approximately one-half an hour. All staff and students are encouraged to attend! Opening Reception and Awards Presentation A GOR A The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. Director of External Relations: John Russell Co-ordinator, Information and Promotion Services: Katherine Shedden Publications Officer: Frances Harding Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and PR staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski, Nicole Paquin Printing: LU Print Shop Address correspondence to: Editor/Agora Information Office, Avila Centre Lakehead University Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 (807) 343-8300 FAX (807) 343-8192 E-mail: BHYGAARD@alumni.LakeheadU.CA .,'I ~ ,.o:~ §: -~ Q) !?.u!?. E~ .., Q) 0 0. R a:o N Thursday, March 17 8:00 p.m. All are welcome ,:: ..- tJ Lakehead University Graduate Student Exhibition April 12-April 17 u !?.!?. 12 AGORA Women's Studies Works-in-Progress Series ... <I) <I) t; O ~o March 1994 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.11 No.3 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships, a report from the President, and updates on research. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1994-03 1995 1995 Nordic World SKi Championships Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Board of Governors Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/dd7774e5ab4097517771f550da2d35d9.pdf b9e9bada7d27ccbfdcf263e0cb5f8479 PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY C Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada GOR Volume 10, Number 2 March 1993 Applications to LU from high school students highest increase in Province SMALL IS "IN" Lakehead University continues to benefit from a continuing trend wherein students are applying in larger numbers to the province's smaller universities. Applications from high school students to LU have increased 18.4% (1,224 vs 1,034) the highest increase of the sixteen Ontario universities. This increase follows on the heels of a 25% increase in applications last year and 5 years of record enrolments at Lakehead University. The university's full-time enrolment reached 5,301 on November 1, 1992, an increase of 12.7% (5,301 vs 4,705) over the previous year's full-time enrolment. To accommodate yet another anticipated record enrolment for September, 1993, the University is undertaking a comprehensive review of its timetable and room utilization systems with a \.... view to improving the university's space utilization. r Lakehead University Enrolment Increases 1979-1992 6000 5000 4000 3000 -- - -- -- -- -~ I -, - - - ~ 2000 1000 ~ I 1992 Thunder Bay and Lakehead University recently demonstrated their ability to organize and host great skiing events. Close to 100 skiers turned out under sunny skies at Big Thunder to participate in Ski for Hope 1993, a family event that raised over $15,000 for the CNIB and the LU Alumni Association. LU's share of the proceeds will be designated to the Learning Assistance Centre. The event was sponsored by Ernst & Young and supported by many local (_ businesses including 580 CKPR and 94FM, Bearskin Airlines, Coca-Co/a Bottling, Robin's Donuts and Versa Food Services. In another successful ski event, Thunder Bay children enjoying March break paraded international flags at the opening ceremonies for the North American Cross Country Ski Championships held on campus (see page 2). 1990 1986 1982 1979 IN THIS ISSUE: Traditional Wisdom of the Inuit ...... 4 Dollars make the difference • Scholars say 'thanks' ... ..... . .. . . . ....... 8 Canada's debt bind . ..... ....... . 1O �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT 1993/94 Operating Budget While our budget process continues, progress is slow because the major input, our government operating grants, have yet to be announced. Recent media reports pose the possibility of further delays. As well, the Board of Governors meeting for April has been delayed by two weeks until April 29, 1993 in order to accommodate the expected delay but, based on recent reports, further delays may be in the cards. What impact these delays will have on the ultimate budget is not known at this time. ) Kudos#1 Kate the Great and all the folks in the Information Office got praise heaped upon them at the Annual Press Club Awards recently. The LU. crew carried off the award for being the most proactive in working with the Thunder Bay media. Nordics - Nordics - Nordics Rocco Mazzafero, LU Science Workshop, was selected as the outstanding student in the December 1992 Apprenticeship Block Release Program at Sheridan College. He is now a qualified journeyman machinist. Ted Christiansen from the Ministry of Education and Training and a member of the LU Board of Governors, and Dr. Rosehart presented Rocco with his award. No, this is not a hypothetical article on where or how the participants in the 1995 Wortd Nordic Games will sleep. Rather, I wish to report that the University Senate has recently approved an academic calendar that, for 1994/95, will see the winter study week moved into March to coincide with the Games as well as the regular break for our School of Education students. The one• year switch was strongly supported in informal consultation with our students and will allow Lakehead University students the maximum opportunity to volunteer, to participate, and/or to be spectators. Kudos #2 Special congratulations go to Professor Pam Wakewich of Women's Studies on the award of a prestigious S.S.H.R.C. Doctoral Fellowship. Finally Congratulations to Contederation College which is celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year. A joint celebration is being planned for May or June. Security officer Dave Mueller drops by Alumni House in the new Security vehicle, a 1993 Nissan truck. Dave wanted to find outjust WHO moved WHERE and the answer is on page 11. 2 AGORA March 1993 �AROUND CAMPUS Lake named after "Orchid Man" (C A small lake in Northwestern Ontario (northwest of Dorion) has been named Harvais Lake in honour of a former Lakehead University professor. Dr. Gaetan Harvais was a member of the Biology Department from 1962 until his untimely death in 1982. Dr. Harvais taught Lower ~lant Morphology, Algology, Mycology, and Plant Physiology. Besides being a teacher, Dr. Harvais was an authority on mycorrhiza and the biochemistry of orchid germination. He began this work at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he received M.Sc. and Ph.D degrees. At Aberdeen, he studied various orchids but especially Dactylorhiza (Orchis) purpurella. In Canada, several orchids were also investigated with emphasis on the showy lady's slipper, Cypripedium reginae. In his will, Dr. Harvais left a bequest for the study of orchids, to be administered by Dr. Paul Barclay. This bequest has been used for several purposes. A scholarship was established at the University of Aberdeen for doctoral students researching aspects of orchid biology. At Lakehead University, three masters students and two honours students have been wholly or partly funded from the bequest and Dr. Barclay has carried out a study on the orchid genus Goodyera. Funds were also provided for the establishment of two orchid reserves to preserve the showy lady's slipper, a rare orchid in northwestern Ontario. In these reserves, which are under the auspices of the Ontario Heritage Foundation, orchid research is being done by Ms. Erika North of Lakehead University. Call for Nominations ( The Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning is issuing a call for nominations for the Distinguished Instructor Award for 1993-94. Please submit nominations by May 30, 1993 to: AGORA Dr. Moira McPherson, Chair Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning c/o Physical Education The committee is also seeking student nominations of faculty for six $100 awards for the 1992-93 session. Copies of the selection criteria are in the LUSU and Departmental offices. If you think your Professor deserves to be honoured please submit a letter of nomination cosigned by at least five students to the address above before April 7, 1993. Congrats 93/94 LUSU executive Recent student elections brought in three new faces. Rob Jamieson, a 4th year Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism/Geography student from Port Perry was elected President. Vice- President Finance is Rick Cox, also from the Outdoor Recreation program and another "southerner" from London, Ontario. Thunder Bay student Pam Gervais was elected Vice-President Student Issues and her program is Political Studies. This year's voter turnout was approximately 27% which is up from other years. All positions were contended and a total of eight students ran. PROFILE: HAL MORAN Formerly: President and CEO of the Ontario/Atlantic Division of Molson Breweries Limited, VP and General Manager with the advertising agency J. Walter Thompson Company, Product Manager with General Foods. Currently: Founding Partner of Greymatter, a consulting company helping CEOs with strategic planning Connection with LU: born and raised in Fort William (now Thunder Bay), a graduate of Lakehead Technical Institute (now Lakehead University), a member of the "Share Our Northern Vision" Campaign Cabinet, gave a public lecture "Planning Your Corporate Future" at LU in March at the invitation of the School of Business Administration Favorite pastime while visiting the Lakehead: dining with friends, drinking scotch and fishing What business leaders are saying about the economy: "It stinks out there." Their predictions for the future: "It's going to get worse." Preoccupation: The Information Age Revolution What some futurists are predicting: The demise of the communist regimes Cuba and China; the demise of the United States as the leading wortd power; Islam will replace Marxism as the main ideology of confrontation; the value of the average home will drop by two-thirds; retirement will be postponed or even revoked for most people; the wortd will be one of economic competition, not military. Advice to the business owner: Update yourself and your organization; make sure you are computer literate; place information technology in the mainstream of your business More advice: Re-write your business strategies; look for new alliances; have a fair appraisal system for staff; delegate and then trust your people; make sure your company is making money; increase your personal savings. On leadership:The successful manager will be a teacher, counsellor, coach and friend, rather than a commander, inspector, and judge. Watchwords: The next ten years will bring about more change in the way business is done than we have seen in the past fifty. Best overhead: No corporation gets hit between the eyes by the future... when they get hit, it is always in the temple. 3 March 1993 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY /4ARCHIVES ·:..::: ...':\!/· ::;;(:_·_./ft ;; : •.. Looking "tor pictures of Th~nder Bay.p1orie~:;~? :ih::: : : ?• Chancellor Pater~n Library _Archi~es may h~ve just what youfte searching for! Beside~ ~ous~ng papers from UniverSlfyfaculty; departments and ad~tn1stration our.collection includes:photo~ graphs,:ledger~,.busmessrecords, manuscripts a:nd personal : papers 1llustratingJnany aspects of local and regiqnal history.. . • One ofour larger collections is the Oscar Styffe•Collec; tion. It has manuscripts, ledgers, a scrapbook and photographs that document the operations of a family0owned forest products company from the 1920s to the 1960s. • • :c:>' >•i • • Numerous Finnish ethnic collections are also located here. !he l~rge~ come~ from theThunder Bay Finnish •• •,;. Canadian H1stoncal Society. Spanning a periodthat strefohes from t~e 1870s t~ 1970s,.these archives contain audio tapes; • plays·mmanuscnpt, newspapers, journals, phoiographs and other source materials relating tO.the· history of Finns in ••· ., Northwestern .Ontario, especially irJimigrants who settled in Jhunder Bay. ., . •·, • .• . -. • -.. . • -...:,: S·:•t- _ > • Students anq facultyalikewilifind the Archives;I\ '/ :.• • excellent source. for originarresearch:materiaL •Presently . located on the Library's f9urth floor, Archives will mov.e to the • fifth floor iO May, 1993. For assistance in using these resources please enquire at ttte information de$k or.phon~' 343~ 8302;0 - . ::_:-.::: •.-:~:-: · ing curricula, are second degree undergraduate courses with strong Northern Studies components that compress three years of academic and clinical work into two intensive 11-month blocks. Students have the option of taking a 14-week Northern Studies block based at Lakehead University. . _New opport~nities in ~T/PT are being created in sports ~ed1cine, preventive medicine, ergonomics, and in support of independent community living for people with specific living challenges. Program coordinators also note that more men are applying for admission to the traditionally fem ale professions. rJ I ~BOOK REVIEW lssumatuq, Learning from the Traditional Wisdom of the Canadian Inuit ISSUMATUQ LNrntng lrom hi Tr»ilONI: He-,g WddOffl OfN C.an.adlanlnull by Kit Minor _~llll "I asked an elderly lnuk what was important to her in life. .,,., .. --~She gazed at me for a long time and began to speak in /nuktitut. As we looked out over Hudson's Bay towards a distant peninsula, lf :.. she said, "Do you see that hill =-" over there?" I replied yes. She continued, "Do you see the hill beyond that?" I again said yes. S~e then paused and with a smile asked, "And do you see the hill beyond that?" I looked at her and said 'no'. She smiled and said, "Yes, but we know it is there and if we join together we will find it, together." We then talked for many hours of the many struggles that her camp had endured during her life, and throughout the_conversation she continually referred to the group effort, with no reference to individual accomplishment. " 0 ~ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY and PHYSIOTHERAPY DEGREE PROGRAMS TO DOUBLE ENROLMENT Two recently-established degree programs in occupational therapy and physiotherapy (OT/PT) at McMaster and Lakehead Universities will double in size to meet growing demand. The baccalaureate programs in OT/PT, will take 60 students in each program from the previous enrolment of 30 st~~ents. The OT/PT degree programs were funded by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and begun in September, ~ 990 to help address a serious shortage of qualified occupational and physiotherapists in Ontario. In line with the health policy trend toward developing more community-based services for health care consumers, OT/PT officials at McMaster have decided to increase enrolment. "With the recent announcement of increased enrolments int~~ School of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy, we ant1c1pate that the numbers of Occupational Therapy and Phys_iotherapy students coming north to complete studies will also increase. We also hope to see additional blocks of academic studies available here as a result of the increased enrolments in each of the Programmes. The Northern Studies Stream of the Programmes offered at Lakehead is endeavouring to prepare students with the required knowledge and skills to practi?e in northern rural and remote areas," says Sue Berry, Co-ordinator, Northern Studies Stream. The school of OT/PT in the facuity of health sciences at McMaster celebrated its first graduating class from the new programs.in the fall of 1992. The degree programs, among only a handful in the world to use self-directed, problem-based learn- -- . _. . . -lssumatuq You donl have to be a member of the "helping" professions to enjoy Kit Minor's new book. . Drawing_on research and 10 years' experience as a ~oc1al Worker !n the Arctic, Minor offers insight into the world vie~ of the Inuit and covers topics such as survival, spiritual beh~~s. shama~ism, the concept of two souls, ritual and taboos, trad1t1onal healing, the art of silence, suicide, and the effects of outsiders on the Inuit culture. Minor's purpose is to describe a "culture-specific" design to be used as a tool to assist helpers and social workers to provid~ _more effective and culturally appropriate helping within a spec1f1c culture. . The title,. lssumatuq, refers to a gaining of wisdom over time and expenence. The book is published by Fernwood Publishing and is being sold for $11.95 at the Alumni Bookstore.Cl 4 AGORA J March 1993 J �iiAA=l-i DAVID CHALLEN CYNTHIA STACEY An explorer at heart, Cynthia Stacey moved to Thunder Bay last November from the scenic hills of Gatineau, Quebec. Now an Assistant Professor with the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism, Cynthia teaches two courses on campus as well as four Distance Education Courses. Originally from Nova Scotia, Cynthia studied Recreation at Acadia University in Halifax before completing a Master's degree in an interdisciplinary program with the Department of Landscape Architecture and the Resources Development Centre of the University of Guelph. From there she embarked on a PhD program at the University of Ottawa. Her thesis? "Heritage ConseNation as an Expression of Community Sustainability". Cross-country skiing, travelling and generally "playing the tourist" are the things this Maritimer enjoys. She is lying low now until she finishes her dissertation, but has an eye on getting involved with the "Friends of the Fort", the Local Architectural ConseNation Advisory Committee (LACAC) and someday visiting her students in Savant Lake. cc CONNIE HARTVIKSEN Connie Hartviksen known to many as the '1ish lady" in the Department of Biology made a move to the Health Sciences Centre in September. She is working with the Northern Health Human Resources Research Unit as a Research Associate. Connie's responsibilities to the unit are evolving everyday and include overseeing the day-to-day activities of the unit and facilitating on-going research. Connie has been involved with research activities not only in Biology but across the university as well. She filled in as Research Officer during a 6-month secondment by Anne Klymenko and then worked part time as the Special Projects Officer in the department. Connie's move to the Research Unit was done with considerable thought. "It offered new challenges and additional opportunities." Another challenge Connie will be facing soon is her enrolment in the Master of Education program at LU. Taking the courses parttime, she hopes to complete the program in a year and a half. Although her work and Lakehead University are important to her, Connie's number one priority is her family. "With both my husband's job (Ken Hartviksen, Director of the School of Business) and mine, ours is a busy household". In the summer the Hartviksens like to retreat to their remote family "cabin" for some solitude. "It's so remote that we have to portage in". Connie also likes to putter in the garden. AGORA Social Worker. Executive Director. Policy Maker. David Challen is all of these and now can add "Assistant Professor" to the list. Appointed to the Department of Social Work last summer, he brings a keen interest in LU's "ecological approach" to community development . Born and raised in Southern Ontario, David took his BA at McMaster University and his MSW at the University of Manitoba. He has worked with the Children's Aid Society in Brandon, Man.; as Executive Director of Family SeNices in Sault Ste. Marie, and with the Ministry of Community and Social SeNices, Vocational Rehabilitation SeNices, in London, Ontario. When he left the Ministry in 1989, he began teaching at the University of Toronto and is currently enrolled in the PhD program. His thesis, ''The Development and Implementation of the Young Offenders Act'', has had to take a back seat this year because of a busy course load. Yet teaching duties have not prevented him from keeping up with his fitness program (running) or from collaborating with LU Professor Dennis McPherson on a paper they presented last month at the National Symposium on Community Economic Development in Alberta. David's wife, Mary, works in the Mammography Department at the Victoria Hospital in London and they have three children. To celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary they are planning a hiking trip through the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Mary Wilkins, who joined the University in 1969 as supervisor of data entry, was bid fond farewell at her early retirement party. She lived through many changes including the steady progression from one computer to another. • I think we're keeping up and the network service is a good idea. · With her husband she plans an active retirement. They love to travel and are leaving for a European bus tour which will include Paris and many exciting cities. Mary wants to thank everyone for coming out to the retirement party. All the best Mary!! 5 March 1993 �DISTANT VOICES on TV Ontario (MAR. 30 • APR. 27) WE'VE COME TIIlS FAR... NOW WE NEED YOUR Distant Voices is TVO's acclaimed weekly half-hour series focusing on the challenges and changes facing the north and its people. The unique series explores current and topical northern issues combined with pertinent and magnificent imagery from the north. HELP! Tuesday, March 30, 9:30 p.m. Dr. Jas. Spencer is an unlikely ambassador for Ontario's north. A surgeon who has been practising in Fort Frances since 1968, he left England because he found himself feeling increasingly restricted and out-of-place within that country's medical system. Dr. Spencer has a deep appreciation for the north and especially Fort Frances, which he says had definite lifestyle benefits that mitigate any professional sacrifices he has had to make along the way. Tuesday, April 6, 9:30 p.m. Frank Beardy/Marion Morris Muskrat Dam is a small reserve in northern Ontario which is trying to come to terms with life in the 20th century, a life which includes substance abuse. Marion Morris has been working as a counsellor and one of her greatest gifts to the people of her community is the example she has displayed in dealing with her own addictions. Frank Beardy, Chief of the reserve, sees healing coming to his community by the realization of some aspects of self-government, a situation which is bringing back a pride stripped away by years of government dependence. Personal and collective healing are promised in both their examples. Tuesday, April 13, 9:30 p.m. Elizabeth Kouhi Author of a number of children's books set in Northwestern Ontario, Elizabeth Kouhi is also a poet who writes in the cadences and images of a beloved childhood growing up in Lappe, a community settled by Finnish immigrants at the turn of the century. Her characters are inspired by a people bred to hardship, reserve, and great courage. Her writing articulates a landscape that is as raw as it is mysterious. Tuesday, April 20, 9:30 p.m. Michael Jones is a kayaker and canoeist who was a participant in the Lake Baikal/Lake Superior expeditions, an exchange program between kayakers from Lake Superior and a group originating from the Lake Bakail region in Russia. He is also a conservation officer whose work and adventures on Lake Superior have confirmed a passionate love for the lake whose soul he confirms with eloquence and respect. Tuesday, April 27, 9:30 p.m. Mike Solski Seventy-five years old and a lifetime resident of Coniston, just outside of Sudbury, Mike Solski holds the dubious distinction of being the only Canadian mayor to end his term on an assassination attempt. Never here you say? As well as his tumultuous political career, he has worked as a miner and a union organizer in the days when mines were what he has defined as "hell on earth".Q Dinner Theatre Evening with Baritone Sax Musician Del Dako Sunday, April 4th. 1993 The Outpostl.akehead University 6:30 pm Alexander Mackenzie and the 1993 Expedition Voyageurs invite you to attend a musical evening which includes songs and dances by the voyageurs and a musical trio featuring Del Dako, a popular baritone sax player from Toronto. Chicken Kiev with a vegetarian option will be served in conjunction with a cash bar. Proceeds from the evening will go to the 1993 Canada-Sea-to--Sea Expeditions. Tickets are available at LUSU or from Peter Labor, ext. 8076. Make cheques payable to Lakehead University please. Tickets may also be purchased from the voyageurs who will visit offices on the afternoon of Monday, March 29. A cash donation of $10 in lieu of ticket purchase would be appreciated. $40/coupl.e, $ 2 5 / ~ The Mackenzie Expedition departs Thunder Bay on April 28 for the final leg of the voyage across Canada. The Expedition leaves Peace River, Alberta mid-May and will arrive at Mackenzie Rock, near Bella Coo/a, British Columbia on July 22 - exactly 200 years to the day that Mackenzie arrived there. The brigade, made up of 24 LU students will paddle about 2000 kilometres and walk over 350 kilometres to reach their final destination. Plans are in the works to make the arrival at Bella Coo/a the biggest celebration the town has ever seen. Q • Peace River representatives Adele Boucher and Arlene Staicesku present a $1500 cheque for the expedition to Dr. Bob Rosehart and expedition leader Peter Labor in mid-March. 6 AGORA March 1993 :) �CONTACT NUMBERS: RESEARCH NEWS ~ Director: Dr. Connie Nelson ext. 8793 Research Officer: Anne Klymenko ext. 8223 Health Research Officer: Kelly Morris 343·2131 Graduate Studies Assistant: Lynn Gollat ext. 8785 Research Secretary: Lynn Wilson ext. 8283 New Fax Number: 346-n49 MARCH 1993 CARP RESEARCHERS DEVELOPING A PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE RESOURCES by Vonnie Cheng ''There aren't any gold idols in the bush," said Dr. Scott Hamilton, Department of Anthropology. He and his colleagues at CARP, of course, knew that before they set out last summer to comb the Canadian bush garden for artifacts of native people 300 to 9,000 years ago. Most of the artifacts collected so far are from the Stone Age •· stones shaped and intended to be used as tools, stone chips from the tool· making process, and pottery fragments. The field survey, to be repeated again (and again as required) this summer, is a crucial step in the development of a predictive 11odel for assessing heritage resource potential in forested areas. CARP (Centre for Archaeological Resource Prediction) was established in June, 1991, by Lakehead University in recognition of the need to better assess areas with archaeological resource potential. Members of the research team there include Dr. Hamilton (Director), Linda Larcombe (Research Coordinator), Luke Dalla Bona (Project Supervisor), and Grant Clarke (Crew Chief). The field crew this year will comprise of 6 L.U. students and 9 high school cooperative education stu• dents. The three-year predictive modelling project is being conducted for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Additional assistance is provided by the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Communications and the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. How does one go about developing a computerized model to mimic prehistoric land use in order to predict heritage resources locations in today's forests? Well, since July 1991, CARP has been actively collecting and digitizing data from a variety of map sources. Masses of ~ 1 Research News ethnohistoric, ethnographic, historic, and archaeological literature were reviewed to establish a link between the present-day inhabitants/users (hunters, gatherers, fishers) of the boreal forest and their Scott prehistoric counterparts. A detailed cata• Hamilton logue of historic forts and fur trade posts was constructed from primary and secondary The final phase of the three-year historic documents to supplement records of research project involves repeated field known heritage resource locations and to testing, reevaluation, reformulation, and help the CARP researchers make inferences further field testing. Field work is about the prehistoric people's preferred site essential to test the validity of the locations for hunting, camping, plant predictive model but it is a painstaking gathering, etc. Geological/geomorphological process to say the least. Even in the literature, geological maps, aerial photos, study areas where the forest is being and independent research reports were also actively harvested, members of the researched to gain a better understanding of survey team have to be equipped with a the geomorphological and post-glacial GPS (global positioning system) device history and its relevance to prehistoric land to help identify not only the location of use activities. the archaeological sites but also their Then comes the '1ricky" part •• to own location on the landscape. Last decide which of the multitude of variables to year, the field crew covered 32 include in the predictive model and rank .kilometres of scarified land hunting for them by their importance to the ancient artifacts which are hardly distinguishable, people in their site selection. Weighting to the untrained eye, from the other schemes have to be developed for the stones in the area calculation of the predictive model and for The prototype of the predictive data manipulation by means of advanced model, to be developed by 1994, will be microcomputer wizardry. Variables such as fully tested and evaluated by an exten• proximity to water, lay of the land, slope of sive field program. It will not, however, the terrain, soil drainage, prime game types have all the "bells and whistles" and their habitats, for instance, may be necessary for direct implementation into included in the preliminary model based on the MNR's land development system. the cyclical movements of the prehistoric Dr. Hamilton hopes that more funding hunters and gatherers. During the winter will be available at that time to enable months, they often had to move further and CARP to continue with the refinement further inland along navigable rivers and and implementation process. Ultimately, streams in search of animal and plant food the predictive model will be used as a supplies whereas, in the summer, they would planning tool for cultural managers and return to congregate at the mouth of main heritage planners to better address the waterways to take advantage of the fish heritage resource concerns in the resources. environmental assessment process. 1 March 1993 �DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING NSERC RESEARCH RESULTS • almost $900,000 for 39 researchers Dr. S.M. Easa - "Highway geometric design for safety". Dr. K.D. Eigenbrod - "Measurement of pore water pressures in ) freezing and thawing fine grained soils". Dr. S.A. Mirza • Strength and stiffness criteria for composite steelconcrete beam-columns". Dr. U.S. Panu - "Development of streamflow data in-filling and streamflow forecasting procedures based on pattern recognition concepts". The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council recently .released the results of the 1993-94 Operating and Equipment Grants Competition. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies is pleased to report that thirty-nine NSERC eligible researchers at Lakehead University were awarded grants totalling $884,112. Although the figure is slightly lower than last year, the success rate in the operating grants increased to 83%, from 77%. Approximately 34% of NSERC eligible faculty members hold NSERC grants. NSERC continues to claim that increasing numbers of researchers are applying to the Council for limited research dollars. This year, the situation is exasperated with the Federal budget announcement that the expected 4% increase would not accrue to the Research Councils. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies would like to commend all researchers who applied to this year's competition. In the operating grants competi· tion, two of Lakehead's new researchers were successful in receiving operating grants. They are: Dr. Q.M. Meng, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Dr. Y. Yao, Department of Mathematical Sciences. The successful researchers in this year's operating and equipment grants competition (new grants and renewals) are as follows: DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Dr. Q.M. Meng • "Control aspects of the coordination of multiple robots with flexible joints/links and dynamic uncertainties". Dr. K. Natarajan • "Aspects of discrete time periodic control systems". DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Dr. H.T. Saliba - "Experimental and theoretical free vibration analysis of thin plates with various shapes, boundary conditions and complicating factors". Dr. A. Sedov • "Ultrasonic transducer and flaw modelling for nondestructive evaluation applications". Dr. B. Singh • "Scaling criteria for jet cutting of oil sands". SCHOOL OF FORESTRY Dr. W.H. Parker - "Focal point seed zones and adaptive variation of North American conifers". DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY Dr. G.J. Borradaile - "Rock physics and deformation". Dr. P.W. Fralick - "Paleogeographical interpretation of archean sedimentary sequences in Northwestern Ontario". Dr. R.H. Mitchell - "Petrology and Geochemistry of kimbe~ites and alkaline rocks" and an equipment grant for a "Microanalytical system". Dr. R. Freitag • "History of the North American Cicindelidae". Dr. M.W. Lankester • "Parasite Diseases of Northern Ungulates". Dr. L. Malek • "Dry Seed Proteasome and Related Proteins". Dr. D. Morris • "Habitat selection, population dynamics and community structure of northern vertebrates". Dr. R.J. Omeljaniuk • "Fish pituitary neurohormone actions, signalling mechanisms, and receptor regulation" DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Dr. T.M. Garver• "Hydrodynamic and structural studies of selective lignin macromolecular transformations" Dr. A.N. Hughes and Dr. D.G. Holah • "Reactions of transition metal salts and complexes with hydroborate and other reducing agents". Dr. S.D. Kinrade • "Chemistry of aqueous Aluminosilicates and associated metal systems". Dr. M. Rappon • "Photoinduced reactions of dyes". Dr. N.A. Weir • "Studies of photodegradation of polymers". Dr. W.R. Allaway • "The moment problem on disjoint sets and orthogonal polynomials" Dr. M.W. Benson - "Parallel iterative methods". Dr. C.C. Graham • "Research in harmonic analysis". Dr. C.T. Hoang -"Recognition and optimization algorithms for perfect graphs". Dr. X. Li• "Distributed logic programming". Dr. T. Miao -"Amenability of locally compact groups and properties of the Fourier algebra". • Dr. Y. Yao - "Design and implementation of adaptive information retrieval systems" and an equipment grant for a "Workstation". DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Dr. L.J. Garred • "Urea sensor for urea kinetic modelling and erythropoietin studies". Dr. I. Nirdosh - "Removal and Immobilization of thorium-230 present in uranium mill solutions". Dr. V.R. Puttagunta • "Generalized one-parameter correlation for crude oils, hot water slurrying of oil sands". Dr. M.H. Hawton • "Fermion-boson interactions as dispersion forces/ physics of absorbed water". Dr. W.J. Keeler • "Raman spectroscopy studies of CdMnTe-based heterojunctions" Dr. W.M. Sears• "Electrical and Optical properties of wide band gap semiconductors". Dr. V.V. Paranjape • "Research in solid state physics". DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY More . . . Research News 2 March 1993 �SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Dr. M.F. Wesner - "Mechanisms of complex colour perception". REDRESSING THE IMBALANCE: Health Human Resources in Rural and Northern Communities. Sponsored by the Northern Health Human Resources Research Unit (NHHRRU), October21-24, 1993, Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, Ontario. Deadline for submission of Abstracts is April 30, 1993. Foradditional information, please contact Connie Hartviksen, NHHRRU at 343-2135. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES GRADUATE AWARDS AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF AIDS RESEARCH (AMFAR) The American Foundation of AIDS Research (AmFAR) invites you to submit a letter of intent for projects in biomedical, humanistic, and social sciences research relevant to AIDS. The program has three levels of support: Canadian Library Association Scholarships & Grants Deadline: May 1 Amount: 4@ $1,000 to $2,500 Various Graduate Scholarships and Graduate Research Grants are available in a continuing tradition of commitment to excellence in library education and advancement of continuing research in the field of library and information science. Applications available from the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Dr. D.J. Weeks - "Salient features cooling operations in response selection performance". DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY 1) Research Grants provide investigators with up to U.S.$50,000 in direct costs for one year in support of AIDS related biomedical and Social Science research. 2) Small Travel Grants provide investigators up to U.S. $5,000 for short term study or training at another institution. Funds are for travel, per diem, and housing. 3) Scholar Awards provide grants up to $102,000 of salary and benefits for three years to researchers with two to three years of post-doctoral experience. AmFAR Letter of Intent due Tuesday, April 13, 1993. AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF AIDS RESEARCH (AMFAR)/PAEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION (PAF) The American Foundation of AIDS Research and the "laediatric AIDS Foundation (PAF) invites you to submit a letter of intent for research projects having a direct relevance to paediatric AIDS and its related issues. There are three types of grants available. 1) Paediatric Research Grants provides investigators with up to U.S. $65,000 in direct costs for one year, renewable for up to one additional year. 2) Paediatric Short-term Grants provides up to U.S. $5,000 to travel and short-term study at another institution. 3) Special Two-year Renewable Paediatric Scholar Awards . . provides up to $66,000 of salary support for two years to p~ed1atnc researchers with two to three years of post-doctoral expenence. AmFAR/PAF Letter of Intent due Tuesday, April 13, 1993. Northern Bursary Program: Deadline: June 1 Sponsored bythe Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, this Program offers financial assistance to post-secondary students pursuing careers in specialized social services. A~plications available from the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Economics Graduate Scholarship: Deadline: June 1 Amount: 1@ $500 Awarded to ahigh-ranking student who !s eitherentering o~continu!ng in the graduate program in Economics. For further information contact the Chair of the Department of Economics. Hugh Douglas Hennessy Memorial Award in Economics Deadline: June 1 - Amount: 1@$300 Awarded to the student achieving the highest overall average in the four core, theory courses completed during the first year of studies in the graduate program in Economics. Application should be made in the form of a letter to the Chair of the De artment of Economics. ONTARIO MINISTRY OF HEALTH The deadline date for the OMOH Health Care Systems Research Program is still undecided. The Ministry will finalize the deadline date for the next competition after the provincial budQet is announced. Also, at this time, it is undecided whether there will be a new guideline book and new application forms for th~ 93/94 . competition. That will be decided when the next deadline date Is announced. UPCOMING CONFERENCES LEARNED SOCIETIES CONFERENCE- May 30 to June 13, 1993, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario Canada Research News International Studellts Day celebrated the amazing diversity at Lakehead University. Left to right, graduate students from China(Education and English): Jianlin Shao, Xioyu Wu and 3 Au Ming Zhang March 1993 �LSB Leakey Foundation: General Grants• August 15, & January 2, UPCOMING DEADLINES 1994; Franklin Mosher Baldwin Fellowship· January 2, 1994. National Research Council • Laboratories Research Associateship: • Open. ... Ontario Ministry of Health • Nursing Innovation Fund • January 1, May 1, September 1; Health Research Grants (May 1 cancelled!, November 1), Feasibility Studies (Open), Formulation Grants (Open), Information Studies (May 1 and November 1), Workshops and Conferences (Open). Risk Research Institute, University of Waterloo· June 15, October 15. Secretary of State: Canadian Studies Directorate • Open. SEED Wage Subsidy Program· March 12. SHASTRI lndo-Canadian Institute: Collaborative Research Program in the Social Sciences and the Humanities • (Letter of Intent) • March 31. SHASTRI lndo-Canadian Institute Fellowship Competition • June 30. Supply and Services Canada: Environmental Innovation Program • Open. United States Embassy Grants in American Studies • September 1 Wildlife Habitat Canada • Habitat Conservation, Restoration and Enhancement Projects (March 15 and September 15); Communication and Education Projects (March 15 and September 15); Research Projects (March 1). World Wildlife Fund (Wildlife Toxicology Research Program)· November 15 and April 15. SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE DEADLINES NSERC and SSHRC Conference Travel· May 15 NSERC Research Travel• May 15. LU-MCMASTER NORTHERN ONTARIO HEALTH RE· SEARCH GRANTS· May 3. NSERC Programs Bilateral Exchange Program· March 1 and October 15 NSERC/SSHRC Chairs in the Management of Technological Change • July 1. Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships • June 1 and December 1. University-Industry Research Partnerships Program • Open. International Collaborative Research Grants· October 15 & March 1. International Scientific Exchange Awards· October 15 & March 1. Scientific Publication Grants • April 15 and October 1. Strategic Grants· April 15. SSHRC Programs Aid to Occasional Scholarly Conferences in Canada • July 1, November 1, April 1. NSERC/SSHRC Chairs in the Management of Technological Change • July 1. Strategic Partnership Development Grants • November 1, January 15, April 15. Strengthening of Specialized Research Collection • April 1. International Summer Institutes Program • April 1. GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS Agriculture and Food, Ministry of: Research Program· May 3. American Foundation for Aids Research/Paediatric AIDS Foundation· April 13. Association of Commonwealth Universities • Development Fellowships· May 31. AUCC: Professional Partnerships Program with Central and Eastern Europe • Open CBIE: Partners in Progress for Central and Eastern Europe • Open Canadian Nurses Foundation Research Grants Program • June 15. Canadian Studies and Special Projects Directorate 1993-94 (April 1, 1993 and November 1, 1993). CIDA Professional Awards• April 30, 1993. Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/Bursaries • January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. Forestry Canada: NODA • April 5. Health and Welfare Canada/MAC • AIDS Research Program • March 15 and September 15; Joint Fellowships for AIDS Postdoctoral Fellowships • April 1 and November 15. Health and Welfare Canada: NHRDP • Deadline changed to October 1, 1993, but NHRDP will also accept applications from June 1st onward to accommodate applicants who found the earlier date more convenient; Career Awards· July 31. Conferences and Workshops -six months prior to the event. International Human Frontier Science Program • September 30. J Government of Canada Awards • Deadlines vary by country CIDA Young Researchers Award • Open CIDA Awards for Canadians· September 8, 1993 deadline cancelled. Next deadline for applications will be February 15, 1994. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all faculty to share interesting.research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehicle for communicating your research endeavours to the community at large. For further research information call Anne Klymenko at ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 891 Oor drop by Alumni J) House. 1j 4 Research News March 1993 �APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, PEOPLE APPOINTMENTS PUBLICATIONS Dr. Barbara Kronberg, Department of Geology, has been elected to the Quetico Foundation. A major objective of the Foundation will be to raise money for the proposed Quetico Environmental Research Centre, which could be networked into the international Global Watch program. Dr. Said Easa, Professor of Civil Engineering, authored an article, entitled "Smooth Boundary Approximation for Computing Area of Irregular Region" in the Journal of Surveying Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. 119, No. 2, 1993. This paper reviews existing methods for computing irregular areas, such as a tract of land bounded by a stream shoreline, and develops a method that combines the advantages and avoids the reservations of existing methods. The proposed method provides a simple, direct formula for accurately computing the area using a smooth mathematical function. Dr. Michael A. Bozek, Dr. Timothy R. Meyer, Dr. Arthur R. Rodgers, and Mr. Laird Van Damme have been appointed Adjunct Professors in the School of Forestry for the period July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1996. Dr. Michael A. Bozek, Dr. Arthur R. Rodgers, and Dr. Thomas M. K. Song have been appointed Adjunct Professors in the Department of Biology for the pi;iriod July 1, 1993, to June 30, 1996. Mr. Glenn Mossop, conductor of the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra has been appointed Professional Associate in the Department of Music for the period July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1996. PRESENTATIONS Dr. William T. Melnyk, Department of Psychology, gave a presention February 26 at the St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, CA, to the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (responsible for regulating the practice of Psychology in each State and Province). Dr. Melnyk has been on the Ontario Board for 11 years. His presentation was, Custody and Access Assessments: A Pro-active Approach, based on his own experiences as a practitioner and from his experience in Board Disciplinary Hearings. ( Dr. David Lynes, Department of Sociology, attended the National Roundtable on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues, sponsored by the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples from March 10-12 in Vancouver. Dr. Lynes participated in roundtable discussions on various topics, including Holistic Health Strategies and the role of non-Aboriginal institutions in the realization of community and health objectives. Dr. Darlene Steven, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, prepared and presented a brief on behalf of the Gerontology Study Group to the Standing Committee on Social Development. The brief was titled "Bill 101: Long-Term Care". She also presented a workshop on "Patient Classification Systems" to nurse managers and the Nursing Practice Commit· tee at Lake of the Woods Hospital. The Nursing Department will be implementing the tool developed for the General Hospital of Port Arthur by the researcher. The instrument is unique in that it incorporates staffing and documentation. As well, Dr. Steven was invited to participate in a two-day workshop for nurse managers at La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances. The topic of discussion was Continuous Quality Improvement". PEOPLE Fayek M. Ishak, Professor Emeritus, Department of En· glish, who had his entries published in The Coptic Encycl?pedi~, has received a request from the Research Centre of Saudi Arabia to join apanel of experts to translate The World Book Encyclopedia into Arabic. Professor Ishak has been working for the last three years on a manuscript that deals with the Devotions and Prayers of the Canonical Hours which were introduced to the Christian world by the Coptic Church of Alexandria in the middle of the 2nd century A.O. Over the years, some parts of the Horologion (Book containing the Offices of the Canonical Hours) were lost and others were changed into prose. In lshak's new bilingual edition, released last December, the missing parts were re-introduced and the prose text was re-moulded into the nuances of a poetic cast. These Prayers are used in the Armenian, Coptic, Greek, Romanian, Russian, Syrian and Ukrainian Orthodox churches. It was old home week at the Open House for the renovated Health Centre. Professor Margaret Page, after whom the centre was named, was a special guest andgot together with staff for a photograph. Left to right: Jessie Sutherland, Sheri Mosher, Sandi Covino, Rosemary McFall, Margaret Page, Pat Coates, Dianne Christie. C AGORA Dr. A. Sedov, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering is the author of two recently published papers. "Ultrasonic scattering of flat bottom hole in immersion testing: an analytical model", Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 92, pp 478-486 (1192) and "A focussed beam/scatterer model for ultrasonic reference standards". Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, 12A, 0.0. Thompson and D.E. Chimenti, Eds., Plenum Press, New York, pp.925-931 (1993). Both papers were co-authored with Dr. L.W. Schmer of Iowa State University. 7March 1993 �CAMPAIGN UPDATE Left, Dr. Irene Dawyosyr & 1992 Alumni Award recipient Gordon Keeler. Rt., Jennifer Morrison, Presidential Award winner, addresses donors on behalf of award recipients. Scholarship recipient says "thanks" to donors On behalf of my fellow scholarship and award recipients I would like to thank the donors of the scholarship program and Lakehead University for their support of excellence. You have provided me, as well as many other students, the opportunity to further our educations. To begin, I'd like to tell you a little bit about myself and my studies here at Lakehead. My name is Jennifer Morrison and I grew up in a small Northwest• em Ontario town called Geraldton. I am a first-year student in the Concurrent Education program, majoring in mathematics. I am the recipient of several Lakehead University scholarships and would like to say that the University's scholarship offer was a significant factor in my decision to study here. As well, Lakehead's quality of education and superb concurrent education program were also very important. I am the youngest of three children with two older brothers going through University. My parents were able to help my brothers financially but by the third child were unable to contribute in the same way. I have always worked, and at times held two part-time jobs. The fact is, for many students, summer or part-time employment does not often pay well enough and in these tough economic times, there are fewer employment opportunities. Thus the scholarship program is extremely important. I was an honour student throughout high school and spent a great deal of time on my studies. I also participated in many school clubs, councils and sports and travelled throughout the region and Canada representing my school at various events. Scholarship students are not just bookworms. As a scholarship recipient, I feel my hard work has been rewarded in a big way. Nevertheless, the pursuit of excellence despite any monetary gain has always been my goal. Many students are encouraged to strive harder in hopes of receiving a scholarship. Recognition and financial assistance are very powerful motivators. The costs of tuition, accommodations, books, food, bus and phone calls home quickly add up. University is expensive! The first few months away from home were a little hard but I've quickly settled in and I'm loving my time here at Lakehead and in the city of Thunder Bay. Once again, thank you all for your generosity and your continuous support. JENNIFER MORRISON, 1st Year Student BAIBEd . ----C Mr. Marv Detweiler, above, Northwestern Business Centre Manager for the Royal Bank, addressed the audience on behalf of the corporate donors. J) Left, Lyla Rathbone, right, got involved in the fundraising plan for the Music and Visual Arts Campaign co-chaired by Annette Augustine. Right, Joe Logozzo and John Noyes, are longtime University donors. 8 AGORA March 1993 �C ( THE GHANA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT LITERACY PROJECT: Lakehead University and Confederation College join forces with two universities in Ghana THE EVOLUTION OF A SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL The Ghana Environmental Management Literacy Project, f~nded by th~ Canadian International Development Agency, is a f1ve-ye~rpro1~ct,_comprising a four-way institutional linkage. The Canadian mst1tut1ons are Lakehead University and Confederation College, both of which are located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The developing country institutions (DCls) are the University of Science and Technology, located at Kumasi in Northern Ghana and the University of Ghana, Legan Campus, near the capital city of Accra. . The project is designed to establish a core group of university_ed_ucato~ in environmental management and adult literacy; to assist mcurnculum development and teaching practices in natural resources management and forestry at the post-secondary level· to assist in organizing and implementing a continuing education: adv~nced forestry program for practising foresters; to train commu_nity leaders and p~ovide thetechnical support for sustaining the delivery of community-based environmental management and litera~y training. The project will enhance the capacity of the DC ls to deliver programs in literacy training designed assist the local communities in combating the problems of severe environmental degradation. The project's strength lies not only inthe inter-disciplinary nature of the work, but in theopportunity for direct interface with the local communities through the establishment of four pilot project areas for community-based demonstration forests and adult literacy training programs. Each pilot project area, one of which will be Bunkpurugu - the community in Northern Ghana which is twinned with Thunder Bay, will comprise several communities wo~ngon arange of community-based land-management projects designed to combat problems of deforestation and erosion. . In conjunction with ~raining in land-use planning and conseryat1on methods community members will receive literacy training m the context of environmental issues. Local residents will be ~ctively i_nvolved in~~e land-use planning process, they will provide information on trad1t1onal land-use patterns which will contribute to the establishment of acomprehensive GIS/Remote Sensing database for the region. To ensure the continuation of this work the project will provide training in GIS/RS as well as the equipment necessary for carrying out this essential work. . The proje~ will enhance the overall capacity of the DCls to dehve~ co!llmurnty-ba~ed programs, and monitor land-use patterns, 1t will also contnbute to the establish a community-based network. for environm~ntal management and ltteracy training. There 'h'.111 be opportunity for local leaders to share their experiences with each other and, to bring theirsuggestions and concerns to the Ghana-Management Committee at the joint-meetings which will take place semi-annually.a Annual meetings of the North American Moose Conference a_nd Work~hop_began in 1963 and a brief summary of events was circulated m,:n1meographed form. The first formal publication of The Proceedings followed the fifth meeting in Alaska in 1968. Regular annual issues were not produced until 1972 (considered Vol. 8). The new name Alces was adopted for the journal in 1981 (Vol. 17) and the present double-column format was begun in 1988 (Vol. 24). The majority of manuscripts still arise from the Annual Meeting but an increasing proportion are submitted year-round from researchers in Canada, U.S.A., Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Russia, and China. All submissions are peer reviewed before acceptance. The "moose journal" has been produced in the Lakehead U_nive_rsity Print Shop since 1978 (Vol. 14), initially under the direction of Bob Cornell, and since 1988, in the skilled hands of Stan Nemec. The first permanent editor was Harold Cumming, School of Forestry, LU (1978-82), followed by Patrick Karns Minnesota Department of Natural Resource (1983-85). Currently Murray Lankester, Department of Biology, LU, and Tim Timmermann, Ontario MNR, Thunder Bay share the editorial responsibility (1986 -present). The newformat was made possible with the word processing skills of Linda Siczkar, formerly of the L.U. Graphics Department, who has formatted manuscripts received from authors on diskette since 1988. Each year, 400 copies are printed and sent to over 200 institutional, government, and personal subscribers. Off-prints of individual articles can be purchased by authors. Sales of current and back issues have been handled by Mary Melnyk at the Lakehead University Bookstore for the past 15 years and Ralph Mauro of the Business Office ably watched over the "Moose Book Account". The journal is self-supporting wtth the occasional donation from hosting jurisdictions and individuals. As of 1992 (Vol. 28) a page charge has been instituted to cover rising production costs of about $8500/year. Three International Meetings of moose biologists have been held (Quebec City, Canada '73; Uppsala, Sweden '84; Syktyvkar, Russia'90). Lakehead University Print Shop re-printed the volume resulting from the Quebec City meeting and printed the proceedings of the Russian meeting as Alces Suppl. 1, '92.0 Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose (Alces alces) (edited and published at Lakehead University since 1978) 'Moose crew·. Standing left to right, Tim Timmermann, Murra'f Lankester, Ralph Mauro, Sitting left to right, Mary Melnyk Stan Nemec, Unda Siczkar. ' AGORA March 1993 �WILL YOUR PENSION PLAN BY WIM BAARSCHERS Like all members of the pension board, I received the end-of-year performance report on our pension fund(s) some time in February. With this performance report came an appendix which I believe may interest you. The good news is that the fund(s) have done very well in 1992. The report submitted by our investment managers (Sceptre Investment Counsel Ltd.) showed a return for the year of 9% while the median for Canadian pension funds for 1992 is estimated at 5.9%. Over the last four years, the return of our fund(s) was 10.5% (median 9.8%). That is good news and it would appear that your money is well looked after. The appendix which Sceptre enclosed is not cheerful reading, but it is worth your attention. Considering our fund's performance, our investment managers obviously know their job and we would be well advised to pay attention to what they have to say. Our Vice-President (Administration), Fred Poulter agreed with me that this message deserves a wider audience and arranged for Sceptre's permission to reproduce their message. Here it is. "Industry cannot be restored, people cannot be put back to work, banks cannot be kept open, human suffering cannot be cared for if the government itself is bankrupt. The great human values, for a/1...rest upon the unimpaired credit of the ...government." President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Oct, 1933 The fact that Canada and many other Western nations are facing a major government debt crisis is now widely accepted even though most people find it difficult to quantify how serious a problem it really is and what it means to them personally. The numbers are so staggering that they have become almost incomprehensible and are seldom presented in a fashion in which we can visualize the total picture. Our best efforts at analyzing the puzzle may lack some precision but if we have erred, we believe it is because we have been too conservative in identifying government debt obligations. At no point for example did we attempt to include such indirect debts as public service pension plans which currently total $81 billion for our federal government and which are increasing at a recent rate of $6 billion per annum. In examining the Canadian government debt problem, we have added together the outstanding obligations of our federal, provincial and municipal governments as well as crown corporations. With each level of government attempting to lay off a portion of their costs to a lower level, it is important to look at total government debt. In 1981, Canada's gross domestic product was $356 billion dollars and the outstanding debt obligations of our governments totalled $21 4 billion. At that point intime, our debts were 60% of our overall economic activity (GDP). Over 1 AGORA the 10 years to 1991, our economic output increased 6.6% per annum to $674 billion while our governments' outstanding obligations rose 11.3% per annum to $616 billion or 93% of GDP. To place these numbers in a somewhat different perspective, in 1981 the various governments had issued on behalf of each employed Canadian $19,611 of debt. By 1991, that figure had risen to $50,800 and by 1992 it was $54,600. Despite government protestations that everything within their power is being done to cut spending and to become fiscally responsible, once again this year is expected to see another combined deficit of in excess of $54 billion. In the fourth quarter of 1990, 24 cents of every dollar raised by governments was required to pay the interest on their outstanding obligations. With the very substantial decline in interest rates since 1990, this figure has recently declined to 22.2 cents but with interest rates already down substantially and with total debt continuing to escalate rapidly, the future direction will be up once again. The cost of paying for past excesses has reached a level that is proving a major impediment to governments' ability to service existing programs much less undertake new initiatives to cushion the impact of the current recession and to get our economy moving forward once again. Increasingly over recent years Canada has turned to foreign markets to finance a substantial portion of our debts. Foreign investors currently hold approximately $262 billion of Canada's debt. This in turn translates into $21,436 per employed person up from just over $6,400 ten years ago. Canadians are losing control of their own destiny. Not only can't we afford to pay back the money we owe international investors but we must pursue interest rate policies that bear little relation to the underlying fundamentals of our domestic economy. These high rate policies are necessary to maintain the existing foreign investment in Canada's debt markets and to continue to attract an additional $30 billion to cover our current account shortfall. This shortfall is equivalent to almost 5% of our GDP and highlights the fact that Canadians in total are currently spending 5% more than our economy can support. Taxes in Canada by all levels of government including social insurance costs have risen from approximately 31% of GDP in 1970 to 38% in 1992. Given that tax revenues are insufficient to cover expenditures, it is estimated that taxes as a proportion of GDP would have to rise to 44% in order to maintain a balanced budget at the current level of government programs. Can we really expect that government can continue to be half of our entire economic output and that we will be able to maintain our existing standard of living? We have placed ourselves in a debt bind wherein we lack the financial capability to enable our corporations to invest in the productive assets necessary to ensure long term non-inflationary economic growth. Rather than being re-invested into our own economy, an increasing proportion of debt servicing is being paid abroad as our net foreign indebtedness continues to escalate. It is all well and good to say that the situation is out of control but what are the solutions for Canada The time to attack deficits is during periods of economic expansion not periods of major contraction. We missed our opportunity during the robust 1980s but take some encouragement from the fact that the Federal and several Provincial governments are attempting to adually bring the situation under control. 0 March 1993 �.tlULAST WRITES by Katherine Shedden What are the potential solutions? The ones that are often proposed are an increase in income taxes, an increase in the GST, afreeze in social programs or a major reduction in many of our existing services such as health care. To be realistic, the solutions are so painful and sensitive that no politician would touch them. The best we can hope for is a greater public appreciation of the problem and reduced expectations concern• ing what our governments are able to do for us. In the short run we must stabilize the problem through employing a mixture of the various solutions outlined above. Politicians can be expected to take the path of least resistance raising some taxes and reducing some services. Such policies will lead to continued pressure on the Canadian dollar and a reduction in our standard of living but are essential if we are to avoid a serious financial crisis in the noMoo-distanrfuture. Once the situation is stabilized and the economy begins to expand more in line with its potential, we must attack the problem with realistic long-term solutions. We must gradually reduce our reliance on the government and we must redirect existing government programs in a co-operative effort with business, labour and individuals. We must create an education and business environment which is conducive to developing a highly motivated entrepre· neurial work force and globally competitive businesses. We must stop spending our scarce resources on rescuing businesses which will never be anything but a constant drain on our finances and we must provide adequate retraining for those who will suffer from the transition. The ultimate solutions will be counted in decades rather than years and in the interim our standard of living will no doubt continue to fall, but the alterna\.. tive is too scary to contemplate. Increasingly, the electorate is becoming aware of the dangers of current excesses and we are fast approaching the point where we will be prepared to accept more drastic measures to improve the future for our children. At that point, strong political leadership will have a chance to lead us toward a more productive future.CJ r The Department of External Relations announces the results of their recent move. You call still fax us at 343-8192! Ask Gonzo what it's like to clean a 100-year-old farm house with mice! Information and Promotion Services has moved from SN1002 to Alumni House Katherine Shedden 343-8631 Frances Harding 343-8193 Betty Hygaard 343-8300 Alumni Services has moved fromAlumni House into the portable beside it (lovingly referred to as the "chip wagon") Scott Fortnum 343·8916 Denise Bruley 343-8372 Barb Loftus 343-8155 r \. University Development changed a few offices but basically occupies the upper floor of Alumni House John Russell 343-8000 JoAnne Silverman 343·8910 Rob Zuback 343-8913 Cathy Trojan 343-8194 AGORA Last month we sat down to coffee with Hank Akervall and took a trip down memory lane. We worked our way from '65 to '68, about the time a strong advisory council, including Akervall, Shannon, Berger and Kangas said "we need a physical education program." Enter Jim Widdop, who was lured from McGill. He became head of Physical Education and Athletics under the blanket of University Schools which included nursing, forestry, engineering, business and library technology. Educa• tion was a stand alone college at the time. Widdop was to organize and implement the program in 1969 and Hank dipped down to the University of Northern Michigan to complete his Master of Arts in Physical Education, changing his career direction from forestry to education, especially sport physiology. During that time there emerged a School of Physical Education with a 4-year program. It originally attracted 70 students and graduated it's first class in 1974. Hank says the program included "a whole slough of local physed teachers." So many things were going on during that growth period, we have to go back a bit to look at how the facilities changed. 1966: the campus included the Braun Building, a brand new one-floor library, men's and women's residences, and the University Centre (auditorium, the Great Hall [cafeteria where the old pub is], lecture rooms • I suppose the central area NOT including the Agora and the Centennial Building). Hank's office was inthe "university bookstore" which was housed in the old Pottery House, currently the Psychology testing lab just off Oliver Road. Linda Phillips added a tidbit that the University custodian, "a cute old guy named Frank Dwyer" lived in that building! Hank and all the athletic equipment then moved to the University centre (where the health centre is now), then into the fieldhouse when it was opened in 1972. In fact, Hank was responsible for getting Father Bauer, his Olympic hockey coach, to perform the dedication cermonies. 1972 was also the year that the idea of an outdoor recreation program surfaced. Originally it was offered as a BA in Outdoor Recreation Resource Studies through the Department of Geography. There are probably several versions of how it moved over to Physical Education but Hank became coordinator of the program, added the practical component and the BPEOR became the BOA and in 1980 it was made an honours program • still run out of the Physical Education School. In 1979 Hank went back to school to work on his doctorate at the University of Northern Colorado. His educational doctorate was completed in 1988 (never say die) and reflected his dual loves • recreation and physical education. We jump to 1985, the year the Outdoor Recreation program became autonomous from Physical Education. Hank even admits that wasn't his choice. The list of who's who in OR include Thomson, Smithers (who came to replace Hank in 1979 • and stayed), Hannah, Christie, Stevens. Hank reminds me that in 1974 he "inherited" 17 students and today the renamed School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourim has 350 students. Hank's interested in a grad check, but he thinks they number about 575. The double degree component was always important and in 1975 at the urging of Doug Lindsay they added natural science. Tune in next month for the final instalment 11 March 1993 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Office at 8300 or mail your information to Alumni House Deadline for the April AgorA is April 15, 1993. APRIL Monday, 5 Northern Studies Lecture Series Topic: "North as Nation: the Social Construction of Canada Speaker: Dr. Rob Shields, Carlton University Place: Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystems Research (Ministry of Natural Resources) Boardroom lime: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. A PUBLIC FORUM ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING with Shelley Wark-Martyn M.P.P. (Port Arthur) 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Confederation College Main cafeteria Tell us what kind of education and training you think Ontarians need for a successful future. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend this public forum. Information: Ministry of Education and Training: 1·800-465-5020 (toll free). National Film Board Video Presentation "Mr. Nobody" A story about 65-year old Jack Huggins, who lavishes attention on his menagerie of cats but whom the Health Department certifies as incompetent. This film provokes the discussion of legal and ethical dilemmas concerning the selfneglecting elderly. 12 - 1 pm Health Sciences North - Room 2022 Sponsored by Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health. Marie your calendar CONVOCATION '93 SATURDAY MAY29 Friday, 9 & Monday, 12 Good Friday, Easter Monday University Closed Tuesday, 13 Nordic World Ski Championships Research Theme: Participation in Championshipsrelated Research Place: Little Dining Room lime: 12:00 • 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Nordic Championships Research Centre. Feel free to bring your lunch. Monday, 19 National Film Board Video Presentation "House Divided" This video is about caregiver stress and elder abuse. Through four moving portraits, this film sensitively portrays the emotional complexity offamily realtionships that can lead to abuse of older people at home, the anguish and isolation of its victim, and the tremendous needs for community understanding and support. 12 noon -1 pm Health Sciences North - Room 2022 Sponsored by Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health. THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY April 8-25 Lakehead University Juried Student Exhibition The 16th annual exhibition comprised of works produced since May, 1992 by students from the Department of Visual Arts. Join the students and facuity on awards night, Thursday, April 8, 8:00 p.m. April 8 -25 Selections from the Permanent Collection Paul Chaat Smith, visiting critic-inresidence at the Gallery will make the selection of works for this Permanent Collection Exhibition which has been curated to coincide with the forum on Native art and culture , April 23 • 24. April 30 • May 30 Other Children An exhibition for young viewers from the collection of the Canadian International Development Agency. /BEST CUTLINES FOR THE FRONT"" COVER OF _LAST MONTH'S AGORA •1know they're hiding the money som~_ where· (anonymous) "The_ quickest way to change floors in the library" Laura B_ eeby • "Whaddya mean you found Amelia Earhart's luggage?" William Covello \. . • A GORA The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. II is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.10 No.2 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on L.U.'s increases in enrolment, a report from the President, and updates from around campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993-03 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Enrolment Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/e26066acdb5b2e80f7b1a8ecf966b491.pdf 2c3edaae85c0f17fe5fe8558a186d944 PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD • UNIVERSITY Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada GOR Special Moment Volume 10, Number 6 June 1993 LU STUDENT ENGINEERS WIN SUPER MILEAGE COMPETITION Congratulations to Dr. Seimer Tsang and students Chris Duchene, Peter Decoo and Gunter Lehnert-Thiel. Their fuel efficient vehicle, MACH/NA ULT/MUS, won first place at the Society of Automotive Engineers' 1993 Super Mileage Competition held in Michigan on June 4 and 5th. After their win, the students went on to compete in another SAE Competition in Sacramento, California, on June 2<Nh and placed first out of eight competitors. They were the only Canadian entry to participate in the west coast event. Their car ran 1,478.4 miles on one gallon. Last year the Lakehead University students won the nowdefunct Shell Fue/athon with a vehicle with a fuel economy of 1,422.5 miles per gallon of gasoline. According to Dr. Tsang, the students who stay on to participate in these annual competitions do so at considerable personal cost. LU's entry was made possible thanks to many local and national sponsors. See team photo on page 4. The Chancellor's Medal for the highest ranking part-time student was shared this year among three hard-working students. Derek Britt (BSc) agrees with Hendrika ShuurhuisSchonberger(BA) and Dorothea Keats(BA), the women with whom he shared the award, "it certainly is a juggling act.· In addition to full-time jobs and their courses, Britt and Schonberger both had family additions in the past year. 'Henny' (shown right with her husband Professor Vincent Schonberger) works full-time as secretary in the Department of Languages and Derek is a forester at Abitibi. Both stressed that obtaining the degree is possible only with the support offamily and friends. "Something has to give - time with the children, a social life - but you know you are all in it together· said Derek who recognized that support by giving his medal to his son, his diploma to his mother (he's the first university graduate in the family) and a ring to his wife. What are their long-term plans? There is a good chance Derek will be going back to school this fall and Henny will decide after her summer vacation visiting family in Holland. �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT SOCIAL CONTRACTING CONGRATULATIONS TO LIBRARY GOLF TOURNAMENT The saga continues with no predictable end in sight. Our fiscal target is expected by the end of June along with our other grant information, and it is ncm our expectation that we mu finalize the University's budget by the end of July. The Canadian Library Association Award for Achievement in Technical Servicing has been awarded to the Bibliographic Processing Department of the Lakehead University Library in recognition of the innovation and success shcmn during our major retrospective conversion project. Congratulations to all involved. Ian Dew will accept the award at the annual general meeting on June 18, 1993. For those of you who enjoy a good game of golf take note of two events coming up: the annual Maintenance Choice Golf Tournament on June 25th and the Alumni Association's annual Mixed Golf Tournament on July 18th. Thanks to all the volunteers who organize these events and to the businesses that donate prizes The proposed Government Bill is sweeping in its impact. Surprisingly, it does mandate both local and provincial sectoral tables. and I suspect this could be problematic. After the so-called fail safe date of August 1, 1993, the proposed Act gives employers sweeping pcmer to effect savings. There are major encouragements including a 20% discount in the fiscal target provided a local agreement is achieved by August 1, 1993. Two informal meetings of the Labour/Management Committee have been held recently to discuss this matter and, as well, the Task Force on Funding has considered a preliminary budget scenario. Once the fiscal numbers are available, I think we are poised to get on with the task. SAFE SUMMER PICNIC Lakehead University Community Council is happy to announce that in spite of financial cut backs the seventh annual summer picnic will be held on Sunday, June 27, 1993. Versa Foods has generously offered to provide food and refreshments. All events will commence at 12 noon at the Fieldhouse. Don't forget to fill in the survey that was circulated to all employees and return it to the switchboard by June 22 And finally, for those heading off with family and friends for summer vacations, I hope you will have an enjoyable and relaxing holiday. I would also like to remind you to have a sate summer - Drive carefully and arrive safely. VOLUNTARY VACATION TIME After our successful program last year, several employees have requested additional voluntary leave time this year, and I am supportive of such requests. It is too early in our budgeVsocial contract process to say that this could be a feature of any local agreement. but it is an obvious option. There has been concern raised in the past by some employees who have had management resistance to requests for unpaid leaves. Management has been directed to grant appropriate requests for unpaid leaves. If, for any reason, there is a problem, please refer it to either Vice-President. Should there be a continuing problem, the case should be referred to me. In order to give encouragement for additional voluntary leaves, any required benefits will be paid and the University pension contribution would be made for up to one month of additional leave per year. Anyone interested should contact Mr. Bill Bragnalo in Human Resources. "It's gratifying when some of the top scholars are 'homegrown' says Dr. Bob Rosehart shown above with Presidential Scholarship winners Tracy Allan, FWCI, Scott Styles, Hillcrest; Donna Marie Baratta, Hammarskjold, won the Alumni Entrance Scholarship. TIP OF THE HAT TO LU's TOP ENTRANCE SCHOLARS 2 AGORA June 1993 �AROUND CAMPUS NEW FACULTY ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Dr. Blrbal Singh from the Department of Mechanical Engineering is the new President of the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA). Dr. Singh has been at Lakehead since August, 1987, and in addition to teaching a variety of courses in manufacturing, engineering, robotics, and engineering mathematics, he has maintained an active research program in the area of oil sands technology. Dr. Singh has received research grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Energy, Mines, and Resources, Canada, and the Imperial Oil University Research Grants Program. Dr. Singh is also a Board Director of Innovation Ontario Corporation, and a Trustee of the Thunder Bay Public Library. Birbal's wife, Indira, is the Manager of Planning and Systems for the Northwest Area Office of the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services. They have two children, Anil and Sarita, both students in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta. ANTI-RACISM PROJECT familiarize them with the issue and, hopefully, to help them understand their rights and responsibilities relative to being good university citizens. Thirdly, we hope to develop a mechanism whereby all new faculty and staff will have an orientation to the issue of antiracism as a condition of their employment. This might take the form of a short seminar held whenever sufficient numbers of new employees, say five, have been hired, or it might be a short video shown to individuals as part of the hiring process. Knowledge of this area could be part of the interview process. However it evolves, this is an important way to communicate to all new staff and faculty our commitment to tolerance, understanding, and a positive climate for all individuals who make up our community. Fourthly, we will be exploring with LUSU ways of enhancing the knowledge of students around issues of racism. And, fifthly, ongoing efforts will be made toward increasing the level of awareness of all members of the Lakehead University community. It is important that each person is aware of the responsibility to contribute however possible to eradicating racism on our campus. Some areas will take time to evolve, but in the meantime we can all contribute by taking advantage of workshops and information distribution designed to increase our awareness, and by ensuring that. in our own behaviour, at all times we are sensitive to the issues surrounding racism. As well, we have a responsibility to provide leadership in the broader community of Thunder Bay and region on this important issue. On behalf of LU, I would like to thank the project coordinator, Linda Pisco, for her work on this project A good start has been made but much remains to be accomplished. IN MEMORY OF ANN MACDONALD by Dr. Robert G. Rosehart, President In November of 1992 the Anti-Racism Working Committee at Lakehead University received funding towards a project designed to focus on the issue of anti-racism and to begin development of an anti-racism policy. During the terms of the project a series of focus groups were held in which students. faculty, staff, and administrators came together to share perceptions and experiences around the issue of racism. Out of those groups we learned a great deal about what we, as a university community, can do to ensure that all persons are treated with consideration and understanding of their uniqueness. The focus groups emphasized specific areas of concern at Lakehead and out of these the Committee identified five priority areas. The first is the need to complete and implement an Anti-Racism Policy. Working through the drafting of such a Policy will encourage the Lakehead University community to look objectively at how we can achieve our goals and how best to develop a commitment on the part of the entire University to a racist-free campus. Secondly, the issue of racism needs to be a mandatory part of the orientation of new students. The Committee identified ways of integrating this objective into the fall orientation sessions, but the long-term suggestion of the Committee is the development through Senate of a halfcredit, mandatory course, for all students designed to Director, Allan Bowd and Mr. Clark MacDonald admire Panel in Copper on display in the Main Office at the School of Education. The Panel was a class project of Fine Arts Instructor Ann MacDonald and given to her in appreciation by its creators - the members of the first Native Teacher Education class. Ann MacDonald was the Instructor of Fine Mat the School of Education during the 1970s. When she passed away last February her husband Clark donated the panel to Lakehead University where it now hangs in her memory. 3 AGORA June 1993 �AROUND CAMPUS MACHINA ULTIMA AND THE WINNING TEAM NEW BOOKS STAR WARS IN CANADIAN SOCIOLOGY Exploring the Social Construction of Knowledge published by Femwood Publishing, 1993 by Dr. David Nock Professor of Sociology Lakehead University The book explores the idea that what we accept as knowledge has as much to do with the social and cultural location of the researcher as with direct observation of any object. The traditional theory of positivism holds that the world for research is entirely outside the scientist and that knowledge appears externally to the researcher as if scientific "facts· were like pebbles on a beach, just waiting to be picked up. However following modem theories of epistemology, this book holds that what we produce as knowledge is always achieved as a balance between our own social location and the external wortd itself. Theory and analysis are not abstractions; they evolve out of social conditions. The book explores these ideas with a number of case studies featuring prominent Canadian sociologists such as S. D. Clark, John Porter, Robert Brym, Bonnie J. Fox, Robert Stebbins, and others. In each case, specific social and personal factors are shown which explain how the actual research and writing of the authors were affected. In the case of S. D. Clark, his childhood background growing up in Alberta in the 1920s and 1930s in an environment of rural unrest and political protest coloured his interpretation of historical movements as far back as the 1640s. John Porter's views on the Anglican Church of Canada and underdevelopment in Quebec before the 1960s were affected by his belief that economic development was not compatible with the residual semi-feudal values of the British Empire out of which Canada had emerged. The work of many sociologists (such as Brym, Fox, and Stebbins) is very likely to show regional limitations in that authors from a specific region are very likely to overlook. in an unconscious selection process, the contributions of sociologists from their own region. Drawing upon theory of the last thirty years. the author doubts that such interaction effects of the object being studied and the researcher can be avoided. This had been the dream of the older positivistic theories. that any influence of the scientist on his or her subject could be avoided. Today many are likely to conclude with the doctorscientist Ludwik Fleck that ·every epistemological theory ...that does not take this sociological dependence of all cognition into account in a fundamental and detailed manner" is likely to be deemed trivial. -David Nock Above, Dr. Seimer Tsang, Chair, Mechanical Engineering, with engineering students Chris Duchene, Peter Decoo and Gunter Lehnert-Thie/. Below, he managed to also fit in Convocation ceremonies the day before the team left for the first competition. Perhaps he was trying to get a few investment and fund-raising tips from honorary degree recipient Judith Maxwell. LITTLE RED READING SOCIETY On May 6 the LitUe Red Reading Society held a series of lectures on Aboriginal women and the Canadian educational system at Lakehead University. The four guest speakers were Aboriginal women who had come from as far away as the Western Arctic to share their experiences within the educational system and to reveal many of the difficulties which they faced as Native women in trying to pursue an education. Guests included Olive Patricia Dickason, Professor Emeritus from the University of Alberta, Priscilla Settee and Wendy J. Whitecloud, both coming from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, and Ethel Blondin Andrew, the Member of Parliament for the Western Arctic and Liberal Critic on Aboriginal Affairs. As the number of Aboriginal students and facuity increases at Lakehead University and the field of Native Studies expands, the ties which the LitUe Red Reading Society and its lectures creates with prominent Aboriginal figures in other academic and political institutions in Canada should be seen not only as a benefit to specific individuals of Aboriginal descent. but also to the entire university community. - Laura Jamieson AGORA 4 June 1993 �AROUND CAMPUS CONTRIBUTION TO TEACHING AWARDS Ask the faculty members who received the LU's Contribution to Teaching Awards this year what their biggest challenge is and you will get four very different answers! For Dr. Jeanette Lynes, the secret is to make a connection with the students. "They keep getting younger,· she says jokingly, ·so you have to be aware of their special concerns, their 'culture··. This award was Dr. Lynes' first award for teaching and she says she feels encouraged. "You are always trying to improve as a teacher,' she says ·and this kind of recognition encourages you to keep striving. ■ • Increased class size is a serious concern of Dr. Lynes' as it is with Dr. Kim Fedderson. Both feel that class size affects the quality of teaching. It is harder to find time to maintain individual contact when there are more and more students in the class and more and more papers and exams to mark.For Dr. Fedderson, the challenge is to seize what he calls those 'teachable moments·. "You prepare and go into the classroom with a clear plan," he says, "but you have to be flexible and open to revise that plan if necessary.■ How does he balance teaching and research? By finding 26 hours in a day! "Teaching should complement research," he states, ·and you must find time for both.■ Dr. Jim Haines, Associate Professor, Education Dr. Darlene Steven, Associate Professor, Nursing Dr. Jeanette Lynes, Assistant Professor, English Dr. Kim Fedderson Assistant Professor English For Dr. Darlene Steven, the trick is to involve students in their own learning. She listens to what her fourth-year nursing students say when asked the question, ' How can we do this better?' It's a must she says because her classes are made up of adult learners with many years of experience as well as younger students. ·1 try to relax, learn from others and enjoy the classroom setting. Teaching should be fun.' The contribution to teaching awards were established by Senate to recognize high levels of teaching performance. Up to six awards may be given annually (three to professors in each faculty of Arts and Science and Professional Studies). With each award comes a nominal cash prize of $100. Nominations are made by groups of at least five students who are asked to respond to specific questions. In the students' letter nominating Dr. Jim Haines they noted his willingness to give that 'litUe bit extra·. ·1 can honestly say I look forward to every day at work,· says Dr. Haines. "I never teach the same course twice and I wish the students I've had could come back to critique my changes.· The chair of the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning, Dr. Moira McPherson, says the awards are a way to honour the great teachers we have here at Lakehead. 'As more and more students become aware of the awards', she says, "the profile of the awards is bound to increase: -Frances Harding The Mackenzie Expedition is less than two months away from the culmination of the five year project. The expedition left Peace River, Alberta on May 16 and has performed their Stay-in-School roadshow for almost 40,000 adults and children. On May 30 the expedition crossed the border into British Columbia and paddled the mighty Peace River batUing the strong current and the rainy weather. According to Jim Smithers, communities have been overwhelmingly receptive to the band of modern-day voyageurs. One of the big challenges for the expedition will be the major portage around B.C.'s well-known Bennet Dam - a monumental obstacle that did not exist in Mackenzie's day. The Lakehead students will also test their mettle during the 15 day, 350 kilometre trek through the Rockie Mountains on the Alexander Mackenzie Grease Trail. The team will begin the hike July 3. The project ends July 22 at Mackenzie Rock, near Bella Coola, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of Mackenzie's arrival on the B.C. coast. -Denise Bruley AGORA 5 June 1993 �WHAT'S NEW IN THE LIBRARY Library Renovation Progress Report J The Northern Studies Resource Centre is now located on the fifth floor of the library. The Bibliographic Processing Department has a new home on the fifth floor of the Ubrary. This is where all books and periodicals are received and catalogued. All circulating books are located on the third floor of the Ubrary. Over 250,000 were relocated with minimal disroption to service. The DOC Collection which used to be housed on the ground floor is now located on the fifth floor. Several offices have been relocated to the fifth floor including the Chief Ubrarian's, shown left with Secretary Dianne Edmond. Anne Deighton, Head of Collections Development (right), is also on the fifth floor. The Library and Information Studies Department has moved to the Ground Floor of the Library. The Bindery and Mail area have been relocated to the Main Floor of the Library. ~JIIII AGORA DID YOU KNOW? The Agora is printed monthly (except July and August) and is distributed to 2,000 people including the University faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. If you would like your name added to (or taken off) our mailing list, contact Betty Hygaard in the Information Office 343-8300. June 1993 • �•Wi=i-i FIONA BLAIKIE ALEX BOHLER After completing a foursemester course in heating, lighting and air conditioning at Confederation College last January, Alex joined the University to work as a mechanic. As far as he is concerned, he came to the right place. "There is every kind of mechanical system here... from the very old to the state of the art." There is even talk of Lakehead University generating its own power and that really interests him.Originally from Nipigon, Ontario, Alex worked on road construction and then spent 10 years working at Abitibi-Price. When the plant closed, Alex started an automotive service company called "Enginewity" with his brother-in-law. He still operates the business although he is trying to delegate more of the day-to-day operations so that he can spend more time with his family. He and his wife, Bonnie, have a three-year-old daughter. Hillary. It is true Alex is not a ·stay-at-home· fellow. He likes to renovate houses and, since he finished his last project (a house which he now rents out), he has taken up another lifelong interest - the refurbishment of wood and canvas canoes. He has six finished canoes in his garage including his proudest possessions: a 17-foot "chestnut' and a 13-foot "square stem·. Dr. Fiona Blaikie came to Canada eight years ago to paint a portrait of a friend, but found there was a lot more she could do in this country as a researcher, teacher and scholar. First, she completed a Master's degree in education at the University of Victoria and then went on to do a Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia. Her dissertation: Assessing senior secondary art in Britain and North .America: A comparative analysis of strategies and inherent values. She joined Lakehead University's Faculty of Education as an Assistant Professor in July, 1992. Born in South Africa, Fiona studied painting, art history, and English at the University of Cape Town and then spent several years teaching art in Johannesburg and Durban. Current research interests have taken Fiona back to her homeland. With the help of a SSHRC grant. she was able to examine the different ways art is taught in black and white communities. In fact, she is giving a paper on the subject this summer at the Learned Societies Conference in Ottawa. Although painting is still important to Fiona, it "is on the back burner now" at least until she can find suitable studio space. "Reading·, she says, ·takes up a lot of my time now!' Fiona's interests now are in developing a new concurrent education program for primary{junior and junior/intermediate teachers specializing in Visual Arts (yet to be approved by Senate), and teaching a graduate course this summer in Quantitative Research Methods. She is also very interested in the graduate program at the School of Education. IN MEMORIAM Dr. Donald Francis Power Associate Professor of Education Described by his colleagues as a quiet, modest man, Dr. Donald Power passed away on June 2, 1993, after a lengthy but courageous batUe with cancer. He was 52 years old. Dr. Power joined Lakehead University in 1972, became an Associate Professor in the School of Education in 1978, and served, for a lime in the mid-80s as chairperson of the Pre-Service Teacher Education Program. Dr. Power's areas of interest were History and Philosophy. He completed a Master's degree in History from Memorial University, as well as a Master's degree in Philosophy from U of T and a PhD in Education from O.1.S.E. In addition to being active in his parish as a Eucharistic Minister, Dr. Power was keenly interested in Human Rights and from 1984 to 1986 chaired the Human Rights Education Committee. Dr. Powers is survived by his wife Margaret and their four children. CAROLINE PASCALL Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Caroline Pascall came to LU to study Biology but left the program after two years to work on campus instead. She started out with a part-time job at the Alumni Bookstore. Then in October, 1992, was hired as a full-time mail clerk. One of the 'perks' to working at LU is the tuition waiver and Caroline intends to complete her degree, one course at a time. In the meantime, she and her friend Peter, a carpenter, are looking for a house in the country. Both like to get out on weekends to camp and fish and this summer they are planning a trip to Quetico Park. No doubt they will be bringing Snert, their swimming Springer Spaniel. AGORA 1 June 1993 �CONVOCATION 1993 HIGHLIGHTS Proud Papa Dr. Alistair Macdonald always attends Convocation but this year he had a special reason - eldest daughter Laurie graduated with first class standing in her Honours Bachelor of Science Program (Biology) and was accepted into the McMaster/Lakehead Occupational Therapy program this fall. Judy Ward was in "fine• company when she walked across the stage to receive her Visual Arts degree; wellknown artist Barbara Sprague was a/so in her class. Derek and Sonya Patola seize the moment just before Derek returns to video duties and his wife joins the class of '93 to receive her Bachelor of Education and the Dean's Medal for highest standing in her program. Man with Mace Dr. George Merrill has marshalled the Convocation procession for •at least 15 years.• There was a certain amount of nostalgia this year because two of his children graduated: Glenn with his HBA (Sociology) and Usa with BA (Psychology) Mary Ann Misner was honoured for her commitment to life-long teaming with the title Fellow of the University. She receives congratulations from the Chancellor as the Registrar prepares for the gowning. This was our largest graduating class in 29 convocations. 1,618 graduates were added to the Alumni roster. Graduates from the Schools of Professional Studies - 843, Arts and Science 8 AGORA June 1993 �CONVOCATION 1993 HIGHLIGHTS The 'quiet degree'. Wrestling coach Francis Clayton never made much noise about completing his degree in sociology which he started as an athlete in 1981. "I admit I was focussed on athletics at that time. It was only as a coach that I started to see the importance of academic success. I had a lot of encouragement from Norm (Lavoie) and my wife. It's a funny thing, but completing my degree and attending graduation became very important to me. I've made a promise to attend my students' graduations.• In addition to coaching and plugging away on his degree, Clayton just completed his Level V Coaching Certification Program. making him one of only three in Canada! Betty and Richard Hygaard are extremely proud of their son Rory who graduated with his Honours Bachelor of Physical Education Degree. The Hammarskjold graduate will pursue his education degree this fall and mom just smiles when asked if that means she may have a few more typing assignments. Keepers of language heritage: Members of this year's Native Language Instructors Diploma pose for a group shot af!er the ceremonies. CONVOCATION SPEECHES ADDRESS THE TIMES Judith Maxwell, a Canadian economist, received an honorary Doctor of Commerce degree. In her address she spoke about the legacy inherited by this years graduating class, calling it a "sputtering economy and a society that is struggling to redefine itself." She went on to give the graduates advice about family life, public life and finding a job. Lyn McLeod received the 1993 Alumni Honour Award. In her speech she talked about the need for life-long learning and recalled her own experiences when, at the age of 40, she returned to Lakehead to complete a Bachelor and Masters degree in Psychology. 'We do live a rapidly changing world, • she said, 'a world in which our future success as a society and as individuals, will depend on the creation of new ideas and the development of our talents and skills.· 9 AGORA June 1993 �CONVOCATION 1993 PROFESSORS EMERITI Lakehead University recognized the contributions of three faculty members at Convocation by awarding each the title "Professor Emeritus". Chairman of the interdiscipliR. CHARLES S. RIPLEY nary Religious Studies Program. His research in the Charles Ripley joined philosophy of action and the the Lakehead University philosophy of mind resulted in Philosophy Department in his defence of a version of 1967 thus starting his second non-reductive materialism in career. He completed his which consciousness is said to Ph.D. at the University of be an emergent property of the Western Ontario while serving physical organism. One of his as Anglican priest in publications on this topic, Kerwood, Ontario, a small which appeared in 1984 in the town near London and, by international journal "Inquiry" coincidence, the birthplace of won Charles Ripley special the late Dr. Frank Doan, the praise from Nobel Prize first Lakehead philosopher. Winnipeg neuro-scientist, During his years at Lakehead Roger W. Sperry. Charles University, Dr. Ripley served plans to move with his wife, a number of times as Muriel, to the slightly warmer Chairman of the Department climate around Waterloo, of Philosophy and as Ontario. WALTER RAMSEY CROWE Walter Ramsey Crowe was appointed to the School of Business Administration at Lakehead University in 1966. Throughout his career he has pursued interests in Business Strategic Management as well as his specific interests in Inventory Management and Health Care Issues. Dr. Crowe received a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from London University, a Graduate Certificate in Education from Leeds University, a Master of Arts Degree in Economics from Sheffield University, a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Lakehead University and a Ph.D. from Brunel University in London. Dr. Crowe holds the distinction of being a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and a Fellow of the Society of Commercial Accountants. He also has the honour of being a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Dr. Crowe is looking forward to an active and continuing career as an academic as he and his wife Joan relocate to a new home in Owen Sound. Dr. Robert Rosehart awards Dr. Ripley the title of Professor Emeritus during Convocation day ceremonies. HAROLD G. CUMMING Harold Cumming joined Lakehead University's School of Forestry, in July of 1973. During the 20 years prior to 1973, Harold worked for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and its predecessor, the Department of Lands and Forests as the fish and wildlife biologist in the Geraldton District and supervisor of big-game management (deer, moose, caribou and bear) for Ontario. Harold's research focus. including his doctoral work done at the University of Aberdeen fram which he received his Ph.D. in 1966, has been on the behavioral ecology of large-game species and the interaction between wildlife and other aspects of forestry. Harold was the first. and for the past 20 years has been the only, member of the forestry faculty who is a wildlife biologist. He has made a major contribution to the School in curriculum design and in developing and delivering courses that ensure that wildlife and its habitat are major components of good forest practice. In addition, Harold contributed substantially to the administration and operation of the School. Harold is a certified wildlife biologist of the Wildlife Society of North America. Dr. John Naysmith presents a Dean Braun Medal to Minh Giang Xuan Nguyen who received her diploma in Engineering Technology. 10 AGORA June 1993 �Recapture the Pride . . . Remember the Promise The Alumni Association of Lakehead University invites you to rekindle friendships and recapture university excitement at the First Annual Homecoming Weekend October 22-24, 1993. REGISTRArfION FORM #OF TICKETS EVENT COST/PERSON II 1) "Let's Get Together Dinner Dance (Fri.) $22.00 2) Lecture /Wine & Cheese #1 (Fri.) $3.00 3) President's Brunch (Sat.) & Annual General Meeting I e 4) Basketball Game (Sat.) -~ ~ --.... ,_,,._ ~ . ------· included in registration fee , *Alumni: $3.00/*Guest: $5.00 .. ---..~. ~ .-...__ TOTAL ~~~ -- - - - I �SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Homecoming Weekend Friday, October 22 1) "Lets Get Together" Dinner Dance 6:00 pm - 1:00 am The Outpost (located in the new Student Centre) Cost for Dinner Dance: $22.00 per person Rekindle old friendships at a casual buffet s_upper in the new Student Centre. Dance the night away to the tunes of the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 9Q's in the hottest spot on campus! Single dance tickets ($5.00) will be available at the door. October 22 - 24, 1993 5) Post-game Party 10:00 pm - I :00 am Following a Norwester victory (we hope!) reassemble in the Main Cafeteria at the Post-Game Party. Return to the days of your youth. Cost/or Party: Alumni $2.00, Guests $3.00 6) Public Lecture #2 - Thesis Research of Graduate Students 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lakehead University now has fourteen graduate programs that offer students an opportunity to engage in 2) Public Lecture #1 - ''The Northern Ontario original research. This lecture will be a collage of Economy: Structure, Performance & Future" presentations by graduate students on their thesis re8:00 pm - 9:00 pm search. Reawaken memories of academic life by attending a Wine & Cheese Reception to follow in the Faculty lecture by University faculty members from the Dept. of Lounge. Economics - Drs. W. Jankowski and B. Moazzami & the Cost/or Reception: $3.00 . Schoo8 Business_ Dr. B. Dadgostar. Explore the unique ~ Organized by the Dept. of Research and Graduatef tudies features of the Northern econom • 11---== = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = =J--.J �Cost for Reception: $3.00 ~ - -_ _ - _ - _ - _ - _ - _ - _ - _ - - -::,~u._ -.u_:a _ iu _ :-y _ , __ c_c_u......., u~ic - :a;_ .__ _ __ _~--=--- Organ::)d by the Dept. of Research & Gradua,te Studies Saturday, October 23. 3) Lakehead University President's Brunch & Annual General Meeting 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Main Cafeteria No Charge Re-affirm your commitment to Lakehead University by taking part in the Alumni Association's Annual General Meeting. A wonderful brunch, courtesy of the Office of the University President, will be offered. 4) Norwester Basketball Game 6:00 pm - Women's Game 8:00 pr:n - Men's Game The C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse (a.k.a "The Thunderdome") Cost for Game: Alumni $3.00, Guests $5.00 Re-capture your school spirit and remember the thrill of victory when the Norwesters battle it out with Laurentian University. 7) A Native World View Workshop & Brunch 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Faculty Lounge Cost for Seminar: $10.00 Lakehead University boasts many firsts in its leadership to provide native people with access to postsecondary education and to provide meaningful and relevant curriculum. This workshop will provide you with an opportunity to learn what are some· of the distinctive values and world perspectives of native people. General Campus Tours will be of(ered throughout the weekend. Additional information will be provided in the next issue of the Norwester Magazine. Have an idea about a class or club reunion? Need information about Hotel Accommodations? Give Homecoming Headquarters a call at (807)343-8155 or fax us at (807)343-8999. Confirmation of re~istration and payment will be mailed upon receipt of form. �6) Lecture/ Wine & Cheese #2('>at.) $3.00 7) Native World View Workshop & Brunch (Sun.) $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE (includes Homecomin commemorative & Brunch) 5.00/PER PERSO Space is limited for some events! Register early! MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY OR CHARGE MASTERCARD__ OR VISA _ _ CREDIT CARD# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ EXP.DATE _ _ __ NAME (include former surname),_ __ __ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ DEGREE(S) YEAR(S) _ _ GUEST'S NAME(S) _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ADDRESS _ _ __ _ __ _ __ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ PROV --------- POSTAL CODE _ _ __ Please retain a copy of the registration form and return original with form of payment to: "HOMECOMING '93" Lakehead University Alumni Association 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5El Tel: (807) 343-8155 Fax: (807) 343-8999 CITY _ _ _ __ _ _ BUSINESS TEL#. _ _ __ _ _ RE( iISTER BEF()RE OCTOBER I. IHH:l & BP EligihlP to \\'in tlu• EAHLY BIRD DH.\\\' PHIZE: .:\ \\'ppkprul fo1· '1\n, at the Yalhalla Inn. Thun<fp1• Ba~· Final HPgistt'ation l)p;ulliru•: ()c:tohp1• L"i. IHH:l �CONVOCATION 1993 l\lEl>,\I. ,\NI> ,\\\',\HI> \\'INNEHS Sherry Lang Hamill BScF(Hons) BEd Jeffery Peter Muhlethaler BA(Hons) W.Ont. BEd Vivian Mabel Thomas BA BEd Ruby V.M. Slipperjack-Farrell BA BEd MEd THE PRESIDENT'S AWARDS Awards given to the graduating students who have occupied positions of responsibility in the student organizations. and who, by their activities and achievements, have earned the gratitude of the University. Ian Thomas Fero BA Rosemary Ann Wilson-Gallant BSCN(Hons) Michelle Lee Gervais BSW (Hons) Donnie S. Mills BOR (Hons) Colin Ballantyne BAdmin Kelly Sue Breutigam BPE(Hons) Anastasia Elizabeth Kozma BScF(Hons) David A Pineau BPE(Hons) Paolo Antonio Sacchetti BComm(Hons) Tanya Tougas BAdmin Karin Vogel BA BOR(Hons) BEd DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCE'S MEDALS To the highest-ranking graduating students in Arts: Teresina Fabiano BA Elaine Sherwood BA ex aequo Darlene Sandra Flood BA(Hons) Heather Lynn Hopkins BSW(Hons) THE POULIN AWARD An award for outstanding citizenship to the student selected by her fellows, the Faculty and Administration as contributing most to the welfare of the University through her student activities. Cassandra Rita Koenen Uoyd Mack with Dean Gellert Marilyn Ruth Smith BScN(Hons)RN Catherine Elizabeth Tresidder BOR(Hons) Cheryl Marie Ross BA BEd Dipl.Lib. & Info.Studies Craig Cameron Goodier BEng(Civil) Minh Giang Xuan Nguyen Dip! Eng Tech Shane Bradley Vermette BScF(Hons) Patricia Marie Kleist Dipl For Tech DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCE'S David A. Pineau BPE(Hons) MEDALS Adele Sandra Pugliese B Admin To the highest-ranking graduating students Tara E. Hatzis BComm(Hons) in Science: Lloyd A. Mack BSc WILLIAM A. WEST EDUCATION Alexander Karl Juvshik BA BSc(Hons) MEDALS Robert Thomas Markewich BSc(Hons) Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating students in Education: DEAN BRAUN'S MEDALS Sonya Ellen Patola BA BEd Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating students in the Faculty of Professional Studies. THE ALUMNI HONOUR AWARD Awarded to an alumna/us for outstanding achievement in one or more fields of endeavour. Lyn McLeod MPP HBA '84 MA '86 THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S GOLD MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class of the Master's degree. Jamie Arthur Dyce BA(Hons) MA THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR'S MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking graduating student in the three-year Bachelor's degree. Lloyd A. Mack BSc CHANCELLOR'S MEDAL Awarded (ex aequo) to the highest ranking part-time students in the graduating dass of Bachelor's or Honours Bachelor's degree. Derek Kevin Britt BSc Dorothea Mary Keats BA Hendrika Schuurhuis-Schonberger BA THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S SILVER MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class of the Honours Bachelor's degree. Craig Cameron Goodier, BEng(Civil) C Students backstage with Alumni Honour Award winner Lyn McLeod and Lakehead's first president Bill Tamblyn. L-R (back) LUSU President Rob Jamieson, student senators Ian Middleton, Karen Eryou, Laura Beeby and Dr. William Tamblyn. Front, MPP Lyn McLeod and LUSU Vice-President Pam Gervais. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S COLLEGE BRONZE MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class of the Diploma programs. Minh Giang Xuan Nguyen Dip. Eng. Tech. 11 AGORA June 1993 �APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, PEOPLE PUBLICATIONS APPOINTMENTS Dr. Yves Prevost, Assistant Professor, School of Forestry, has been elected as International Division Governor of Toastmaster's International for 1993-94 effective July 1. As Division governor, Dr. Prevost will encourage Toastmaster Clubs of Northwestern Ontario and northern Minnesota to grow through the delivery of Toastmaster programs. Lakehead University Appointments The following faculty members have been appointed to the position of Chair of their Department: Arts and Science Biology Chemistry History Philosophy Physics Political Studies Dr. W. Momot Dr. D. Orr Dr. B. Muirhead Dr. D. Rabb Dr. W. Keeler Dr. S. McBride Professional Studies Grad Studies and Continuing Education Civil Engineering Physical Education Dr. M.C. Courtland Dr. C. Johnson Dr. A. Bauer Dr. McBride Dr. Rabb Dr. Momot Dr. Bauer Dr. Keeler Dr. Muirhead Dr. Courtland Dr. I. Nirdosh, Professor of Chemical Engineering has published the paper entitled, •A Natural Convection Mass Transfer Study of the Diffusion Controlled Dissolution of Hemispherical Copper Cavities·, in the Journal Metallkunde, Vol. 82. The paper was cerauthored by Dr. G. H. Sedahmed of Alexandria University, Egypt. Dr. David A. Nock, Department of Sociology, published his chapter 'The Organization of Religious Life in Canada" in The Sociology of Religion: A Canadian Focus, edited by W. E. Hewitt, Toronto: Butterworths, 1993, pp. 41-63. He also published "Biographical Truth' in Boswell's Children: The Art of the Biographer, ed. R. B. Fleming, Toronto: Dundurn Press, 1993, pp. 33-36. These comments were made as an invited guest speaker at an international conference at the University of Edinburgh on the subject of biography. Dr. Yves Prevost, Assistant Professor, School of Forestry and Dr. Peter de Groot. Directors of the Entomological Society of Ontario (ESO), recently published a second edition of the directory of entomologists in Ontario titled Entomology in Ontario. Copies of the directory are available through the Secretary of the ESO, Faculty of Forestry University of Toronto, 33 Wilcox Street. Toronto, ON M5S 363. Dr. Peter N. Duinker, Associate Professor/Chair in Forest Management and Policy announces the publication of three papers: Beyond Dispute: Collaborative Approaches to Resolving Natural Resource and Environmental Conflicts by Peter J. Johnson and Peter N. Duinker February 1993, Open • Doors: Public Participation in Forest Management in Canada by Peter E. Higgelke and Peter N. Duinker, Report to the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association and Forestry Canada, March 1993, and a working paper Testing the "Policy Exercise· in Studies of Europe's Forest Sector: Methodological Refections on a Bittersweet Experience by Peter N. Duinker, Sten Nilsson and Ferenc L. Toth, May 1993. Dr. Yves Prevost, Assistant Professor, School of Forestry and Dr. Peter de Groot. Directors of the Entomological Society of Ontario (ESO), recently published a second edition of the directory of entomologists in Ontario titled Entomology in Ontario. Copies of the directory are available through the Secretary of the ESO, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, 33 Wilcox Street. Toronto, ON M5S 3B3. Dr. Darlene Steven, Associate Professor, and Professor Rhonda Kirk-Gardner, School of Nursing, have been contracted by the Mosby Book Company to prepare a chapter on cardiovascular health for the new gerontology text to be published next year (edited by Annette Luekenotte). 12 AGORA June 1993 �APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, PEOPLE PRESENTATIONS Dr. Juanita Ross Epp, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education presented two papers at the American 1 Educational Research Association conference in Atlanta, ·culture Orientation and Sociometry of the Classroom: A possible Relationship" and "Women in - Educational Administration Pro·grams: A Reality Check". As well her work was published in the April issues of three periodicals. ·strategies for promoting participation· appeared in Education Canada, "Leadership Qualities valued in Principal Selection' was in The Canadian Schoo/ Executive and "Gender Equity: A Simple, Effective Group Action Plan· was published in an American Journal called the National .Association of Secondary School Principals Bulletin. Dr. Max Meng, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, attended the 1993 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation from May 1 to May 7 in AUanta, Georgia. He served as co-chair of the session 'Multiple Robot Control" and he also presented a paper "An improved load distribution scheme for coordinating manipulators· in the same session. The paper has been included in the conference proceedings. Dr. Meng is also the author of several recent publications: ·on optimal force distribution of coordinating manipulators,· in International Journal of Robotics and Automation, vol. 7, issue 2, pp. 70-79, 1992; "Experimental evaluation of the effect of dynamics on robot controllers: in Proceedings of the 1992 Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Toronto, Ontario, pp. WM6.24.1WM6.24.4, September 1992; "Implementations of modelbased adaptive position and force control of robot manipulators: in Proceedings of the IASTED Conference on Control and Robotics, Vancouver, B.C., pp. 91-94, August 1992; and "Adaptive contact force control of redundant robots using manipulator regressor dynamics,' in Proceedings of The Second Annual IRIS!Precam Conference, Montreal, June 1992. The papers were co-authored with Professor W.-S. Lu of the University of Victoria. C In April, Professor Michel Morton, of the School of Nursing, presented a paper entitled 'Is the Public Library Accessible to the Public: A Research Study of Prenatal Books" at the Port Arthur General Hospital's Nursing Research Day. This paper was developed by Michel and Professor Cynthia Loos, also of the School of Nursing. As a result of this presentation, Michel was asked to develop and deliver an education session, "Taking the jargon out of Patient Teaching" for the staff of St. Joseph's General Hospital. In May Michel presented a paper, 'Utilizing Group Seminars in a Distance Education Course· at the University of Guelph's Sixth Annual Show and Tell for Colleges and Universities. This conference was attended by post-secondary educators interested in examining effective teaching-learning strategies. Dr. Darlene Steven, Associate Professor, School of Nursing presented a workshop on ·continuous Quality lmprovemenr and "Labour Relations in Nursing' to staff at the Sioux Lookout General Hospital on May 4, 1993. The trip was sponsored by Northern Outreach. On May 12, Dr. Steven presented a workshop on "Proposal Writing· to the staff at LaVerandrye Hospital (sponsored by Northern Outreach) and spoke on "Lobbying' to the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Rainy River District Hospital. The following day, a telemedicine presentation was made on "Long Term Care Reform and the Implications for Nurses·. Documents and a videotape were circulated to participants in order to encourage participants to respond to the newly created position proposed by the government - the community support worker. Dr. Thomas M.K. Song, Professor of the School of Physical Education and Athletics, Coordinator of Human Performance Laboratory, presented a paper entitled "Relationships between Echocardiographic Dimensions and Somatotype Components in Adults· at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine. Seattle, Washington, June 2 - 5, 1993. The study was collaborated with Ors. C. Bouchard, L. Perusse, and G. Theriault, Universite Laval and Dr. R. Malina, University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Song has been invited to University Laval in Quebec City as a visiting research professor doing research work on "Somatotype, Physical Activity, Nutrition and Cardiovascular Risk Factors· and "DNA Sequence Variation in Highly Trained Endurance Athletes versus Sedentary Controls' during the summer. Dr. Song has received the seventh consecutive OntarioQuebec Exchange Program grant and research grants from Laval and Lakehead University for his research work. 13 AGORA June 1993 �APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, PEOPLE LAC DES ILES MINES LIMITED RESEARCH GRANTS & CONTRACTS Dr. Stephen Ki1111in, Department of Geology was awarded a two-year contract in the amount of $5,000 by Lac des lies Mines Limited to undertake a research project entitled, "Geological Processes Leading to the Concentration Platinum Group Elements·. ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH CORPS GRANTS The Environmental Youth Corps (EYC) program gives youth between the ages of 15 and 24, an opportunity to work on projects that contribute to improving the environment in Northern Ontario. Through the Ministry of Natural Resources as "Host Ministry", the following researchers were awarded EYC grants, creating a total of 19 summer research jobs for students. ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES Dr. Ulf Rune1111on, School of Forestry was awarded a ninemonth contract in the amount of $6,300 by the OMNR, Wildlife Policy Branch for a project entitled, ' Modelling Barred Owl Habitat". Or. Azim Mallik. Department of Biology- "Regeneration Strategy of Competing Species Following Release Treatment" Dr. Azim Mallik. Department of Biology - 'Biodiversity in disturbed and undisturbed old growth white pine forests: Mosses and Liverworts· Don Barnes, School of Forestry - "Beaver Dam Project" Dr. Murray Lankester, Department of Biology - "Wildlife Health Project" Or. Doug Morris, Department of Biology/CNS - "Influences of Forest Management on Wildlife and Fish Biodiversity Dr. Yves Prevost. School of Forestry - ·spruce Budworm and Forest Regeneration· Or. Yves Prevost. School of Forestry- "Insects and People" Or. Yves Prevost. School of Forestry - "Vegetation Management Insect Biological Diversity' Or. Ulf Rune1111on/Ms. Su111n Van Ael, School of Forestry·songbird Habitat Project" Dr. John Ryder, Department of Biology was awarded a ninemonth contract in the amount of $6,000 by the OMNR Wildlife Policy Branch for a project entitled, 'Bird Communities in Boreal Wetlands". FORESTRY CANADA - NODA Or. Yves Prevost, School of Forestry was awarded a threeyear contract in the amount of $90,000 by Forestry Canada through the Northern Ontario Development Agreement (NODA) for a research project entitled, "Impacts of Spruce Budworm and Budworm Spraying on Succession in Boreal Mixedwood Forest". ONTARIO MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION Dr. K.D. Eigenbrod, Department of Civil Engineering was awarded a two-year contract valued at $25,248 by the OMOT Ontario Joint Transportation Research Program (OJTRP) for a research project entitled, ·water Condensation and Ice Formation at the lnterface of Asphalt Pavement and Base·. ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES-VMAP CONTRACTS The following contracts were awarded to Lakehead University by the Ministry of Natural Resources Vegetation Management Alternatives Program (VMAP) and the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO): PEOPLE Dr. Yves Prevost, School of Forestry for a two-year research project valued at $77,760, entitled, "Implications of Vegetation Management in Spruce Plantations for Arthropod Communities". Dr. Murray Lankester, Department of Biology for a two-year research project valued at $48,000 entitled, 'Effects of Vegetation management on Boreal Gastropods". Dr. John Ryder, Department of Biology for a two-year research project valued at $84,504 entitled 'Effects of Vegetation Management on Migrant Songbirds". CORRECTION The correct title of Dr. Murchison's collaborative research project with the Ontario Lumber Manufacturer's Association (OLMA) is "Economic Analysis of Northam Ontario Wood Handling Systems" not the title referred to in the last issue of the Agora. Dr. Said Easa, Professor of Civil Engineering, chaired the mid-year meeting of the Planning Committee, American Society of Civil Engineers, held April 12, 1993 in Washington, D.C. Over the past year-and-a-half, the Committee published three state-of-the-art white papers on the transportation planning process in the Journal of Transportation Engineering, developed a videotape on 'Cities in the Balance: Creating the Transit-Friendly Environment", and sponsored three sessions at national conferences. The Committee is currently preparing two more white papers on mode split and trip generation and sessions on transportation planning for 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and transportation/air quality planning. It is also conducting activities on geographic information systems and international exchange by two newly-created subcommittees. In Memoriam Dr. J. Tuzo Wilson, who received an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from Lakehead University in 1984, passed away on April 15, 1993. Dr. Tuzo was a renowned geophysicist and the Director General of the Ontario Science Centre. 14 AGORA June 1993 �RESEARCH NEWS Dr. Graham Borradaile, Professor of Geology, is the first to combine rock deformation with rock magnetism in a NSERC-funded research program aimed at elucidating the history of the Canadian shield. nal locations where the rocks first came into being. Rock magnetism is particularly useful if one has to reconstruct the past history of rocks found far away from their place of origin. The magnetic imprint of rocks tends to get distorted, however. when they have been strongly squeezed by orogenic convulsions accompanying volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and other cataclysmic movements in the crust of the earth. For this reason, scientists have yet to piece together a complete profile of the Canadian Shield. Stretching two million square miles across half of Canada including Thunder Bay, the Canadian Shield, according to Dr. Borradaile, is one of the oldest shields in the world. The term shield indicates that the rocks have not suffered any major deformation and folding since the late Pre-Cambrian Age. Rock of Ages by Vonnie Cheng Unlike the younger Cambrian rocks which are teeming with fossils, Pre-Cambrian rocks are almost entirely devoid of organic remains. Parts of the Canadian Shield are well known for their rich deposit of metalliferous ores such as iron, copper, nickel, gold and silver. But - - - - - - from the geological standpoint. much of the Shield's past still cries out to be explored and delineated. Dr. Borradaile is the first to combine • rock deformation and rock magnetism in a research aimed at finding ways to elucidate the history of these ancient rocks. The project is funded by a three-year grant from NSERC. In addition to the yearly operating grant of $64,000, NSERC also provided the bulk of the funding for the specially designed instruments required in the deformation and magnetism research. Rock solid ... Rock bottom ... Caught between a rock and a hard place. Rocks have added a lot of colour to the English language by virtue of their granite-jawed and gem-like characteristics. Do you know that. despite their unyielding and hard-boiled appearance, rocks are not as impervious to stress as we have been given to understand? According to Professor Graham Borradaile of the Geology Department. some of the rocks in the Canadian Shield were so stressed out by violent and sudden upheavals in the earth's crust 2.7 billion years ago that they have remained severely contorted ever since. Apart from compressing and folding the rocks, the pressure in the crust also squeezed out the molten minerals with the fluids of the earth. Knowledge of rock deformation, therefore, has important applications for predicting the path movements of the fluids as well as the size and location of mineral deposits in ore explorations. For his current research project, Dr. Borradaile combines rock deformation with another branch of geophysics - rock magnetism - to divine the history of these highly deformed rocks. The major challenge for Dr. Borradaile is lo simulate the conditions under which the rocks became twisted during the revolutionary periods in the life of the earth. He expects that it will take five years of experiments using samples taken from the field and a variety of rocks freshly squeezed in the lab to fully understand the effect of deformation on rock magnetism. Dr. Borradaile is assisted in his research by many excellent research students. Lab Technicians Anne Hammond, Sam Spivak, and Ed Drotar have given tremendous support in getting the rocks pressed and cored to perfection for the research project. Under normal circumstances, rocks containing certain minerals will preserve the magnetic properties of their ambient field at the time of formation. The strength of the rock magnetism may be pitifully weak compared to that of a fridge magnet. but the magnetic orientation is a dead give-away to the latitudi- Vonnie Cheng (BSc'BO, BA '82, Grad. Dip. Bus'92, HBA '92) is a graduate of Lakehead University working in the Continuing Education department.as Delivery Supervisor, Distance Education. She is a frequent contributor to the Agora. 15 AGORA June 1993 �CAMPAIGN UPDATE At the May meeting of the Board of Governors, Chair of the Fund-raising Committee, Florence Johnston provided some very positive news regarding the one-and-a-half year progress of Lakehead University's fiveyear $19.2 million Share Our Northern Vision Campaign. In spite of a lack of improvement in the economic climate and our relatively remote locale, we have reached 64 per cent of our identified goal - for a Campaign total of $12,311,627. Officially launched in November 1991, national activity of the Share Campaign kicked off to a good start with 60 contacts, 44 personal meetings and 22 pledges (an impressive 50 per cent pledge rate) for an average gifUpledge of $48,045. The National Activity level for 1992 was increased to 93 contacts, 39 meetings and 19 pledges (44 per cent pledge rate) but with the average gifUpledge rising to $54,940. National fund-raising trips were and continue to be scheduled every four to six weeks by John Russell, with assistance from our Campaign Cabinet members. President Rosehart's substantial role in these meetings demands that we at least keep him in "shoes." While the majority of our leading corporate friends- those who have a relationship to Lakehead University- have now been approached, there remain over 60 corporations a year to approach each year to complete this division of the Campaign. Presently, the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign is undergoing a slight shift to a greater concentration on local and regional prospects - specifically those with the greatest affiliation with Lakehead University. A letter campaign to Fort Frances businesses will commence this summer. Local/regional activity in 1991 consisted of 17 contacts, 17 meetings and 17 pledges with (a 100 per cent pledge rate!) with the average gifUpledge of $12,044. While local/regional activity increased in 1992, the pledge rate dropped (to 55 per cent) as did the average gitupledge. Enormous success has been achieved with the Alumni Annual Fund five-year goal of $1,000,000. This year's Campaign raised $185,000, surpassing the goal of $175,000. The Alumni Phonathon with our very capable and trusty student callers, raised $151,774 and the remaining $34,058 came from special events and marketing/promotional activities. You may be interested to know that of our 20,000 alumni. 12,600 are addressable and alumni contacted were 8,286. We received a pledge rate of 35 per cent and an average alumni gift this year was $52.32 At the same time, the Alumni Association of Lakehead University is participating in a Capital Campaign of $250,000 over the next five years. This will be directed toward the purchase of a badly needed new Alumni House and Fellowship Residence. To date $197,495 has been raised toward this initiative. Friends of Lakehead University continue to support the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign through scholarships, the Chancellor Paterson Library and the Music and Visual Arts Centre to name a few. During 1992, over $140,000 was received from this group. Additionally, the University received over $33,500 in bequest funds. Overall, friends of Lakehead University have contributed over $800,000 to the Share Campaign. In their 1993 Charity Facts bulletin, the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy stated that the number of individuals donating to charitable causes has increased as has the total donations claimed by tax filers (1991 statistics). However, education ranks fourth behind religious. welfare and health organizations, in terms of current trends. According to this survey, only 12 per cent of individual donors support education. A rise to this philanthropic area of giving, though, is anticipated. Alumni Services have commenced a "Parents Program" in which the primary emphasis is to provide parents of Lakehead University students an opportunity to purchase library books. Activities for parents and a newsletter is planned for the near future. While many Canadian foundations have changed their focus of interest due to the recession, they generally support areas of applied research in health and welfare and the environment. The fact that there are many more not-for-profit charitable organizations requiring foundation support, makes this sector a somewhat more challenging and long term fund-raising relationship. In 1992, Lakehead received $375,807 from numerous Canadian foundations. Contributions from our Municipal and Regional Government sector in 1992 reached $22,255 in gifts and pledges mainly toward our scholarship program. Closer to our "immediate home', Lakehead University's Board of Governors continues to generate new contributions. As of this April. members have given $380,755. As well. Lakehead Faculty and Staff have continued to support the goals of the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign with the total dollars raised at $206,213. The Development Office persists in bringing awareness to new faculty and staff and those who have not yet participated. While we are pleased with the tremendous progress to date from each and every one of our supporters, much work remains in order to complete our goal. Optimistically, our strong volunteer component of the Share Campaign continues to assist all of us in the necessary tasks involved in acheiving our goal of $19.2 million and making our ·vision· come true. To be more informed about the Campaign or to find out where you would like to target your donation, do not hesitate to call John Russell, Director of External Relations at 3438000, Jo-Anne Silverman, Senior Development Officer at 343-8910 or Rob Zuback, Development Officer, 343-8913. They would be pleased to tell you about the needs, objectives and opportunities available through the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign. 16 AGORA June 1993 �NEWS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS: SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAMS: Lakehead University was quite successful this year with SEED (Summer EmploymenUExperience Development). NORTOP (Northern Training Opportunities Program) and SEP (Summer Experience Programs) grants. The breakdown of applications and acceptances is as follows: SEED: 32 Applications Submitted 21 Approved NORTOP: 46 Applications Submitted 28 Approved SEP: 8 Applications Submitted 8 Approved Q:Why did SunUfe ask for more information when I thought I filled in the claim form completely? A:The most common reason that claims are returned is because people don1 fully complete the dependent section. If your spouse works. you must indicate his/her date of birth and employer information. Your claims must be submitted to SunUfe first, and your spouse must submit to his/her carrier first. Anything not paid can then be submitted to the other's carrier. Claims for children must be submitted under the plan of the parent whose birthday is first in the year. This is why SunUfe needs all of this information. You must complete it for each claim, because SunUfe doesn't know whether you have been married, separated, etc. since your last claim. YOUR JOINT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Designated Representatives: Alternate Representatives: Barber, Lynn Library Bonofiglio, John Comm. Res. Centre Bragnalo, Bill Human Resources Christie, Pam CUEW Corbett. Dave Chemistry Engelage, Fred Powerhouse Gibson, Norma Switchboard Himmelman, Joy Student Services Jamieson, Rob LUSU Keeler, Bill Athletics McIntosh, Fred Library Munro, Ian Campus Dev. (Hskpg) Podd, Jim Campus Development Prevost, Yves Forestry Stucky, Richard Security Walsh. Grant Services 8350 8021 8757 8438 8540 8119 0 8149 8259 8585 8205 8488 8750 8342 8569 8452 Angell, Bob Birston. Ralph Charban. Maureen Christie, Dave Garland, John Hurley, Becky Kerr, Peter Payne, Bob Scalese, Gisella Sebesta. Frank Sutherland, Jessie Thibodeau, Bob Toneguzzi, John Wigmore, Jason Comm. Res. Centre CARIS Visual Arts/Music Finance Athletics Bookstore Campus Dev. Outdoor Rec. Library Library Health Services Powerhouse Security Campus Dev. (Hskpg) Advisor: Marla Peuramaki, Human Resources, If you have any matters you wish brought before this committee, please contact your representative. Note: Workplace inspections will be conducted by members of the Committee commencing in June. 1 · FOR YOUR INFORMATION: C 8671 11·1 11:il-l!i: Back Tips For Sitting Benefits are now on LUCI!! The benefits booklets that were sent out to all employees in January 1991 are now offered on the campus-wide computer network (LUCI) under the "Human Resources· directory. Included are: Group Life Insurance Medicare Supplement Insurance Vision Care Tuition Waiver Employee Assistance Plan 8191 8783 8787 8626 8601 8130 8370 8758 8147 8255 8361 8119 8569 8488 Long Term Disability Dental Plan Voluntary Accident Insurance Self-Funded Leave 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Suppon your lower back v.ith a lumb3r "roll" or roUed up tov.·cl Angle work surface so that you c,n look straight ahead at work rather than bending your neck. Sit as close lo )'OUT work surface as possible to a\'oid leaning forward O\·er your work. Take periodic miru-breaks to suetch and reLu. muscle$. Use proper sitting posture: St.ick shoukiers over hips. keep knees bent an<l fctt slightly raised on CJ fOOlstool or carton. c ,. ,-..om:1W¥.~ If you have any further quesLions, please contact Human Resources at 8334. 11 AGORA June 1993 �FORUM Changing Common Lands By Dr. Robert S. Dilley The first objective of this research program is to continue and extend my work on the enclosure of the common lands in the English county of Cumberland. Common Lands are not (as many today assume) public property. but rather lands owned and managed by several people collectively. The two principal types of common land are common arable fields where farmers grew crops in two or three huge, unfenced fields. each farmer owning a number (sometimes hundreds) of long, narrcm strips of land scattered all over the village lands; and common wastes, open grassland where farmers would graze their sheep and cattle, all mixed up together, and distinguished by brands or other marks. Although the common arable fields had largely disappeared from Cumberland by 1700 (and only one survives now in all of England) the huge common wastes were vital at that time to the local agricultural economy, and accounted for over half the area of the county. Over the next two hundred years. most of this common waste was enclosed. shared out between the co-cmners in proportion to the common rights they had enjoyed (i.e. someone who had been entitled to graze 20 sheep on the waste would get twice the area of a neighbour with entitlement to 10) and fenced or walled off. The first part of the current project is to continue my PH.D. work, investigating why some areas of waste were enclosed much earlier than others, and why the approximately 12 per cent of the county still unenclosed has remained in common. The principal objective of the first period of this threeyear research project is to extend the work already completed in analysing the Cumberland enclosure awards and agreements. So far. 31 endosures in the central part of the county have been intensively studied. In all, 197 awards and agreements for the enclosure of common waste and 37 for the enclosure of common fields survive. Those studied in detail so far include many of the largest, totalling about one-third of the total land for which enclosure records survive. This work involves mapping f1.lery award possible (i.e. for which sufficient spatial information survives) onto 1:25 000 topographic maps - transcribing from contemporary maps where available; interpreting written bounders where not. Details of number of owners and the shares they were allotted will also be recorded. These data will then match those already compiled for the central third of the county. Once the data have been collected and mapped, they will then be subjected to detailed analysis. This involves comparing date of enclosure with a range of physical and socioeconomic factors: including altitude, slope, soil type, agricultural classification, distance from urban areas and the number of owners involved. Results so far strongly indicate that altitude is most effective in explaining date of enclosure: in this mountainous county, the lower lands were enclosed first. Findings from this study will help contribute towards an understanding of how and why enclosure look place in this area. Not everything about the enclosure process is capable of being subjected to this kind of quantitative analysis. There are always social, political and even psychological elements to such decisions. These have already been explored by use of estate correspondence, petitions, manorial court records and other such data to investigate attitudes and perceptions of enclosure at the time. To enable me to pursue this task in the field, I shall be laking a six-month sabbatical leave in England from January 1994. Once this study of enclosure is completed, it will be foflcmed with a logical development and take the history of common lands in Cumberland beyond 1850 into the late 19th and 20th centuries. In this period the emphasis changed from a desire to end common waste as an inefficient use of potential agricultural land to a compelling desire to preserve he waste as a source of recreational activities and as a tourist attraction - for hiking, camping and observation of wildlife. Such a study would combine my long-term interest in common lands with my more recent concentration on recreation and tourism geography. To pursue this, it will be necessary to return to the research area in 1996, to work through a later series of records. As well as government documents it will be necessary to look at the holdings of land-preservation and recreation interest groups. While a good deal has been written about ~ecrea~on and_tourism in the Lake District (some by me), there Is nothing published on the specific role of the common lands. It should make for a very challenging linkage of historical and current geography. Indeed, it is this linkage of more traditional historical geographical analysis with current concerns over rural planning and management that seems to have particularly attracted SSHRC. 18 AGORA Dr. Robert S. Dilley is an Associate Professor at Lakehead University with the Department of Geography. He has long been interested in historical geography and tourism. If there are issues or topics you would like to see covered in Forum, contact Frances Harding, Publications Officer, 343-8193. June 1993 �LAST WRITES Hats off to the GROUNDS CREW! First you grow your own mini fore st and use the consultative method to select the best trees. Each tree adds a new look to the Campus. You move them with the help of the 'diggi.n Dutchman'. The Greening of the Campus project is underway. C I have a secret desire to work outdoors. Andy McFall, Grounds Lead Hand, just smiles and says ·a good Canadian winter would likely cure that.· Okay, Andy, but what about all the fun you guys have in the summer driving around in those neat tractors and lawn cutters, planting flowers and getting tans? When you hear the word 'grounds', images of verdant lawns and welltended flower beds spring to mind, but Andy and his crew of five have more than 75 acres to care for 365 days a year. "You get so frustrated sometimes but you just have to keep at it" says McFall. A biology graduate of LU, Andy has been with Campus Development through many changes since coming aboard in 1976. Anyone who knows Andy, or any of the dedicated grounds crew, knows that they take their jobs seriously. The crew has enjoyed working on the Greening of the Campus, a special project sponsored by Canadian Pacific Forest Products. Each year they provide trees, labour and machines to help the University increase the number of trees on campus. This year, trees were planted in front of the fieldhouse and the Music and Visual Arts Centre. The greening committee meets regularly to look at issues including safety, aesthetics, maintenance and future development of the campus. Here's the list of full-time workers that form the Grounds Department and some views on the best and worst aspects of the job: Richard Inglis - 13 years John Hakela - 12 years Kevin Dunning - 3 years The best: working on beautiful, sunny days. The worst: cutting under trees with spruce budworms hanging from them. Kurt Dahl - 6 years Dave Zelkovich - 6 years Andy McFall - 17 years The best: variety, autonomy and the wonderful characters I get to work with. The worst: blantantvandalism and negative attitudes. 19 AGORA June 1993 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Betty Hygaard at the Information Office at 343-8300 or mail your information to Alumni House. Deadline for the September Agora is August 15, 1993 The Alumni Victorian Tea In the tradition of the Victorian Tea, alumni, staff, faculty and guests are invited to attend an afternoon tea in the garden of Margaret Page's home Canada Day University Closed Monday, 5 LU Pool - Fun Camp for Kids (ages 7-12) starts on Monday, July 5 two-week sessions, Monday to Friday Full and Half Days Available Phone 343-8656 for information. Wednesday, 14 Are you up to the challenge? We are looking for eight (4 men, 4 women) enthusiastic paddlers to participate in the Great Rendezvous Games Challenge at Old Fort William Wednesday, July 14 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm The fun evening includes competition with other corporate teams in historical games, with the special event being the Canoe Race. So work those muscles into shape and contact Denise Bruley al ext. 8372 for further information. 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm RR #17, 254 Riverside Drive THE OUTPOST SUMMER HOURS Saturday, June 26, 1993 (Comer of Riverside Drive and Central Avenue opposite Tee 6 of the Thunder Bay Country Club) Refreshments will be available, with a bake table and a small money collection at the "doot. In the event of rain, the Victorian Tea will move into the Page residence. Contributions of baking are greatly appreciated. Please contact Denise Bruley at 343-8372 to make arrangements for pick up or for further information. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The 1993 Ontario Games for the Physically Disabled will be hosted in Thunder Bay on July 8 • 11 and volunteers are needed. For more information, call Peter Vlltala (Games Coordinator) at 6252349. Sunday, 18 Alumni Mixed Golf Toumamenl (sponsored by Financial Concept Group) Thunder Bay Country Club $40 per person (includes green fees and BBQ steak supper) June 18-27, August 14-Sepl 5 Weekdays Only: 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. June 28-August 13 Mon-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 11 :00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. JULY Thursday, 1 THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS OCTOBER 22-24, 1993 Recapture the Pride ... Remember the Promise at 3lomecomin91Veeientf MARK YOUR CALENDAR Monday through Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Closed on Weekends A GORA The AGORA is produced by the lnfonnation Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated v.tlen material is reproduced oc quoted. Directoc of External Relations: John Russell Co-ordinatoc, lnfonnation and Promotion Services: Katherine Shedden Publications Officer: Frances Harding Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photogaphy: Peter Puna and PR staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski, Nicole Paquin Printing: LUPnntShop Address correspondence to: Edltor/Agora Information Office, Alumni House Lakehead University Oliver"'Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5E1 (807) 343-8300 FAX (807) 343-a192 E-mail: BHYGAARD@alumni.LakeheadU.CA 12:30 p.m. Directions and Meet Your Team 1:00 p.m. Tee Off Time - Shotgun Start Alumni, Staff and Faculty welcome Cash Bar, Prizes Register before July 12 by calling the Alumni Office 343-8155 20 AGORA June 1993 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.10 No.6 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains pictures from Convocation 1993, a report from the President, and announces renovations to the Library. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993-06 Agora Agora Magazine Chancellor Paterson Library Convocation Convocation 1993 Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/b9cccd36ea613e9fc40c6d29379209a2.pdf 9949d7ed516fdedc7d6856ada77e5948 PDF Text Text Inside: Language Programs .................... 3 Visual Arts & Music .................... 6 Research News ............ Blue Pages Convocation Supplement .............. . ..... .. ........................... Centre Pages See- Yow i-w Septe-t'Jllber! ! Lakehead ~:~., t University _AgOrl\ THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL. 9. NO. 6 JUNE/JULY 1992 Graduation stniles The pride the hope 0 the effort the joy and the jingle! Tum to the Co1wocatio1t Supplement to discover the identity of these convocation smilers (and others). �Report From the President Safety First at Lakehead University During the past year, an analysis of workplace safety has been undertaken for consideration by the Labour/Management Committee. Tius review was motivated by three major concerns - the number of lost time accidents at Lakehead University (a lost time accident is defined as one in which tl1e worker does not return to work the next day or tile next scheduled employment date), the impending retirement of our Healtll and Safety Officer in Human Resources and, as well, concern with additional fee levies from the WCB (Worker's Compensation Board) based on our experience. This analysis is more or less complete now, and it is clear tliat Lakehead University has to become more progressive as an employer in terms of promoting safety in tl1e worlq>lace, effecting more structured, defined and known procedures for dealing witl1 work-place injuries and, finally, putting in place a modified work program which will benefit tl1e injured worker as well as the University. Over tile coming months, the Labour/ Management Committee will be tackling each ?f these areas, and I feel that, by working togetller, we can reduce significantly work-place injuries. A major step forward is to convince you tliat,just like a pulp mill, accidents can happen at a university. To date tlus year, we have rccord?d 11 lost time accidents and, in future issues of the "Agora", regular statistics related to lost time injuries, medical aid and modified work placements will be reported. Money Update Not too much new in tile lack of money department, witll the exception iliat Lakehead University has submitted a total of five proposals totalling $1.610 nullion to the M.C.U. Transition Fund. Across tile Province, 152 proposals totalling $74.8 million have been submitted to the approximately $22 million fund. Results are expected to be announced by the end of July. Page 2 The priority rankings approved by the Labour/Management Committee for the Lakehead University proposals were as follows: I) Energy Efficiencies; 2) Administrative Efficiencies; 3) Early Retirement/Voluntary Exit Initiatives; 4) Distance Education Linkages to Northwestern Ontario; 5) Faculty and Staff Training Initiatives. Unanimous vote The Board of Governors unanimously passed a motion on June 18 thanking the faculty and staff of , Lakehead University for the spirit of cooperation that resulted in their voluntary contribution toward reducing the $1 million deficit in the 1992/93 budget. Treeing the Campus A special thanks to Canadian Pacific Forest Products (Wally Vrooman VicePresident of Environmental Affairs) for the donation and planting of l 00 trees each year on campus in honour of the graduating class. A broad constituent committee is being established to plan the various planting locations over the years. Dr. Ken Armson, retired Chief Forester from Ontario and Honorary Degree recipient from Lakehead University (1991) has agreed to be Honorary Chair of the Committee. A liltle shower did not slop the ceremonial planting ofthe ' 'Graduation Tree' ', the first ofthe 100 trees which will be donated lo the University each year by Canadian Paci.fie Forest Products. The ''greening'· initiative was celebrated by Chancellor Lois Wilson who gladly shovelled the soil into place under the watcliful eyes of, right to left, President Bob Roseharl, Dr. John Naysmith, Director, School of Forestry, Mr. Bill Roll, Regional Manager, Forestry, Canadim1 Paci.fie Forest Products and Albert Hovingh, member ofthe 1992 School ofForestry graduating class. Jf}f.'VEJf. SJf.PE}f.Jv<D P.:NJOrf}f.qJ£<£ SV:M:M<E~ AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - June1992 �Around Campus ONWARD HO! Mackenzie Expedition leaves on Third Leg of Journey ~siR~ After a quite few -~~~ 1ilbiting winter P" - ~ ·~ months, wondering whether or not funding would come through for the third phase of the Mackenzie Expedition, the group was granted monies via The Knowing Canada Better Program sponsored by the Minister of State. Once this initial funding was secured, other sources came on board including the North West Company . (food) Canadian Pacific (Ground Transportation), Sun Rype Foods and by MPs Joe Coruuzzi and Iain Angus via the Minister of State for Youth's SEED grant program. llus funding could not support the initial plan of having 24 students and three canoes travel the 3000 km trek however, so a scaled down nine member 1992 Canada- Sea-to-Sea Expedtion left Winnipeg on June 5 on the third leg of the journey. 1l1e Sir Alexander Mackenzie Canada Sea-to-Sea Bicentennial Expedition is a nationally sponsored four year ,...oroject designed to commemorate the \._ )0th anniversary of the first recorded crossing of Canada from sea to sea. The modern day voyageurs will follow the same watery highways that Mackenzie travelled so long ago, paddling from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Peace River, Alberta. In 1989, 25 Lakehead students paddled 3500 km from Fort McMurray, Alberta to the Arctic Ocean, re-enacting Mackenzie's first journey down the river that now bears his name. In 199 1 a group of36 travelled 3400 km from Lachine, Quebec to Winnipeg, Manitoba. On July 22, 1993, exactly 200 years after Mackenize's arrival, a group of LU students led by Professor Emeritus Jim Smithers will reach Mackenzie's Rock near Bella Coola, British Columbia. A celebration of tltat great event is already in the planning stages. The expedition is an advocate of the federal government's Stay-in-School campaign designed to create awareness about Canada's 30% dropout rate and to encourage youth to stay in school and has joined forces with Canada l 25 as an endorsed national project. The students romote these messages and are bringing part of Canada's rich heritage to each community through their dynamic fur trade roadshow. June 1992 - Native Summer Programs Lakehead University brings together Aboriginal peoples from Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. From July 2 to July 31 an exciting event will unfold on tlte campus of Lakehead University helping first Nation People rediscover their ancestral voices. Approximately 250 students, young and old, will gather to share their languages and cultural heritage. Whether speaking Ojibwe or Cree, Mohawk or Cayuga, natives will be developing their language skills and learning how to teach others. The Native Language Instructor's Program has three separate programs: Native as a First Language Diploma, Native as a Second Language Diploma and Native Language Teacher's Certification. With support and funding from the Ontario Ministry of Education and Department of Indian A.ffairs, the goal is to increase the number of Native Language teachers. According to the program coordinator, Barbara ToyeWelsh, 98% of those who successfully complete the programs are employed. The Cluldren's program is offered free of charge to about 90 enthusiastic youngsters. Approximately half of the children travel to Thunder Bay with their parents who are enrolled in the instructors' programs. Children attend language school every morning (NSL) and spend the afternoons in activity-based cultural experiences with community New Program for Japanese Offered It was five years in planning, but in May 1992, students from Gifu University for Education and Language in Gifu, Japan, arrived in Canada to spend 12 weeks in what is called "an intensive Canadian cultural immersion program". The program consists of a series of topics ranging from Canadian history, literature, geography, politics, local government and life in northwestern Ontario to the importance of the railroad, cultural institutions like the CBC, status of women in Canada and Native art and literature. The Japanese students are English majors who will have ample opportunity to practise English language skills in small groups with Lakehead University student monitors in addition to attending daily lectures. llus expanded program supplements the original 4-week language immersion program which will also run again tlus summer. For the first time the Department of Continuing - - -- - - - - - -- - -- - leaders and elders. Out of town students live on campus in residence during the one month program. Thls summer Toye-Welsh has been able to bring in two very special language experts. Sonny Mikaere is a Maori who has achieved international recognition for the development of " language nests" in New Zealand. Language instructors went into tlte villages and gathered the elders and developed a program for them to teach the children who were losing their language. The term language "nest" was used because a nest is a warm, comfortable and nurturing place and that seemed to best describe the program. Mikaere and others started their grassroots program in the 70' s and today it's been approved and adopted by the Ministry of Education in New Zealand. 1l1e other lecturer is a teacher from Dellu, an incredible applied linguist who speaks over 200 variations of Indian languages. Toye-Welsh met him in Cape Town, South Africa and observed his workshop which she says " enamours the student with language - not grammars one to death. He will be teaching the language instructors how to engage their students in the joy or working in and with their new language." Says Toye-Welsh, "it doesn' t matter where I go, people are so amazed about what we're doing and the results we're getting." Education will offer an intensive 2weekcourse in Japanese taught by Japanese faculty. ,v I Just after her arrival at the University, Midori Nishimura was greeted with a surprise birthday cake. AGORA - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page3 �STUDENT RETURNS TUITION - with stipulation money is used for books! WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY? J TREECD Have you tried TREECD - one of our periodical indexes now available on CD-ROM (Compact Disc - Read Only Memory) in The Chancellor Paterson Library? This disc corresponds to the printed Forestry Abstracts, Forest Products Abstracts, and Agroforestry Abstracts. This disc provides access to over half a century of literature in ecology, forest management, agroforestry systems, pests, diseases, biology and genetics of woody plants, wood properties, production, properties and marketing of forest products. Contact the Search Services Librarian at 3438129 for more information. SEARCH THE LIBRARY'S ONLINE CATALO GUE FROM YOUR HOME OR OFFICE! Lakehead University Library's Online Catalogue provides up-to-date information on the holdings of The Chancellor Paterson Library and the Education Library. Books, government documents, atlases and reserve materials can be identified using the Online Catalogue. The Online Catalogue can be searched from locations on campus as well as off campus with the appropriate communications software and a microcomputer with a modem. Access is available to Lakehead University students and faculty, other library and external users. For more information about accessing and searching the Online Catalogue, pick up a brochure at the Infomiation Desk on the Main Floor of The Chancellor Paterson Library. TOURS Did you know that the Reference Department of The Chancellor Paterson Library offers guided tours and instruction sessions? If you would like to arrange for a tour or session contact the Orientation Library at 343-8147. Tillie Hurrell did not have to pay university tuition these past few years. For students 60 and over, paying fees is optional. But every year the masters English student gave the Alumni Association a cheque in the amount equivalent to tuition. Her only requirement was that the money be used for library books. This amazing 79 -year old holds fast to her parents' belief that "education is not only your most portable possession, but it is also a possession which no one can take from you." During the past few years, Tillie has had recurring bronchitis, a broken arm which required a pin and orders from her opthamologist to ''quit that course immediately - your eyes are too bad". Little wonder that the minute she received a call from Professor Bill Heath that she had met all the requirements for her Master of Arts and would graduate this spring, she immediately called the office of the Crown Prosecutor (her son Peter Hurrell) and left the following message, "tell him his mother called and said ' I DID IT'." Dr. Heath, her course supervisor, said she added a tremendous amount to every class she was in, challenging the instructors and empowering other class members. She asked lots of questions and "was the least docile student I ever had". Her final course requirements included a six-hour comprehensive (three hours in Canadian literature and three hours the next day in American Literature) and a language (other than English) proficiency exam. This daughter of Swedish and Norwegian immigrants took hers in Swedish. Tillie Hurrell says that if her own eye problems improve she might get coaxed back on campus to be a reader for visually ' ) impaired students. When you love books and learning as mucn' as Tillie it becomes a labour of love. ChiefLibrarian FredMcIntosh had a surprise visitfrom Tillie Sandberg Hurrell the day she went to pick up her Convocation gown. Meeting for the first time, they decide to pose in the Reference section - a well-used part ofthe library for this book lover. Book signing Professor Marg Boone didn't mind asking Neil Young for his autograph on her Convocation program. The Atikokan native admits she's a fan. Page 4 AGORA - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - June 1992 �Faces __.l - ~- - - - - T_e_d_ G_a_rv _ e_r_ _ _ _ _ Dr. Ted Garver recently joined the Centre for Northern Studies as the resident Chemist. It is a joint appoinbnent with the Department of Chemistry. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Garver received his Bachelor's degree and PhD from the University of Minnesota. His Post-Doctorate work was done at Massey University in New Zealand as well as the Universities of Rochester and Nebraska. Garver' s research is in wood chemistry. " I'm looking at structural transformation of the wood components during pulping and bleaching and biodegradation. The position is not an ordinary one (with the joint appoinbnents and the research). They looked for two years before filling the spot." It is Garver's first full-time academic position. At present he is developing a course in Chemistry of Northern environmental problems, a course for non-science majors. " It' s interesting and challenging to create a course that is open for everyone to take. I' m reading thousands of articles.' ' Garver likes to spend the hours away from work canoeing and fishing and occasionally visiting his cottage in Northern Saskatchewan. A photography buff, he works mostly in black and white and does his own developing. Garver stays active by cycling to work and playing squash. Presently ,arver and his wife Colleen Holloran are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first baby, due this month. .. LU wins final Shell Fuelatbon Due to the recession, Shell cancelled the Fuelathon in October 1991. However several universities and colleges petitioned Shell to permit the competition to continue for one more year. Shell responded and hosted the event on May 22 and 23, 1992. Although tlte results are considered unofficial by Shell, LU came out on top with a fuel economy of 1422.5 mpg, tlte fourth best result for an LU vehicle since 1982. The Shell Fuelathon opened tl1e Special Class to university and college students in 1980, and in 1982 the Department of Mechanical Engineering entered its first of ten competitions witlt LULU. Twelve cars participated in this final Shell Fuelatlton. The event was held witltout tlte fanfare and publicity normally associated witlt tlte competition. However tl1e Shell officials took great care to conduct tlte event as if it was an official competition. Lakehead University's entry Unity/ l..__ _ _ _ _ _P_a_s_i_ P_i_n_t_a_ _ __ _ ~ By now Pasi Pinta should be a familiar face around campus as tl1e Faculty Computer Advisor for _... Computer Services . Pinta graduated from Lakehead University in ' 1991, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree ,vith a major in Computer Science. Born in Seinajoki, Finland, a city located about 100 kilometres from the coast, Pinta moved ,vith his family to Thunder Bay in 1980. He attended Port Arthur Collegiate Institute. " There seems to be some connection in Computer Services with P.A.C.I. Almost everyone that works there attended the school and has Finn blood,11 laughed Pinta. " We' re all spies for Finland and we want to make Thunder Bay a colony." Pinta 's responsibilities include assisting faculty, staff and students ,vith computer related problems. He installs software at various levels and is closely involved with the building of a cross-campus network. " I also do some program development and modifications and teaching of Word Perfect and DOS." In his spare time Pinta likes to keep active - very active. "I like to ski 12 months of the year - both on snow skis and roller skis. I enjoy different racquet sports like tennis and squash, curling, playing baseball and golfing.'' He is also an avid reader of many different forms ofliterature. " I like Alistair Maclean books and a lot of Finnish titles.'' In tl1e future Pinta would like to travel more - he spent the last three swnmers working in Finland for a multinational corporation but would like to see more of Europe. Unity/Unite and the team members (from left): Frank Schauble, Nathalie St. Amour, Dr. Seimer Tsang and David Glasspoole. Unite achieved a fuel economy of 1422.5 miles per imperial gallon of gasoline (0. 1986 L/100 km), better than tlte closest competitor at 1244 mpg brought in by tlte University of California at Davis ( 1991 winners). Says Dr. Tsang, "It's tlte end of a tradition but we hope to go to tlte U.S. for a similiar competition to show our talents. We are aiming for tlte 1993 SAE Super Mileage Competition in Michigan. 11 Junel992--- - - - - - - - - -- - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 5 �Name That Building (for only $250,000) Admittedly the tinted glass gives it an unoccupied look but the building with no name, which now houses the Departments of Music and Visual Arts, is open for business. And behind the scenes a dedicated fund.raising committee is carrying out their ambitious plan to raise $500,000 for the " inner workings" of that building. The Regional Co-chairs of the Music and Visual Arts Centre Campaign are Annette Augustine and Syd Halter, wellknown supporters of both the arts and Lakehead University. Mrs. Augustine, a graduate of the Ontario College of Art, has been "involved with the arts forever" and is a great proponent of having the Departments moved back to the campus ''where students can now participate fully with university life". She also explained that having the music concerts back on campus will benefit the university community and public. Her face lights up when she describes what is perhaps the best example of how everybody is enriched with the existence of a strong music and visual arts centre on campus: "I recently heard that a forestry student is taking a music elective and an engineering student has signed up for a visual arts course.'' A retired engineer and past-president and general manager of C. D. Howe Central Ltd. , Syd Halter brings his business and Board expertise to the Campaign. "Having been on the Board during the dearth years, I find particular pleasure in watching the new buildings going up. It' s tremendously exciting to see the boom. " -i J i~',sa~~ (: Annette Augus_tmJ/ right; _c ,na. tour oftlie painting sludiq, and'.Syd Halter, .. <wh&triesfo :.~ .up a little •support:fe>r Uie: Campaign;•·-••-· .•.. ·\_·.· .11,e:Regional CO"Chairs take a hfeather: with Jq,,fm,e Silverman. ,:::. "Don'tforget, we're not doing this alone. Our Regional Chair is Arthur Black and we have an additional 25 supportive individuals from all walks oflife. " Musit :& Visual Arts Centre· .. ~a~paign Committee ·. :National'Chair' Arthur-Black . Regfoiiai Co~Chairs . Do they have concerns about raising $1/2 million with the existing economic climate? Mrs. Augustine thinks it's easier to raise money for a specific campaign and argues that people consider education a criticaUy important cause and reaUy want to help. She added: "Don't forget, we're not doing this alone. Our Regional Chair is Arthur Black and we have an additional 25 supportive individuals from all walks oflife". Pledges to the Campaign are over a 5-year period but the Committee hopes to have the "ask" completed by the end of the year. If someone wants to give to the Campaign they have a grab bag of options from a $250,000 naming of the building opportunity to $29.95 compact discs. They can also start a scholarship or bursary, purchase a piano, computers, books, lockers, stereo equipment, etching presses, art history videos, pottery wheels, kilns, or select from a list as long as the imagination. The Augustines' donation included a skeleton, "which seems appropriate for an artist and a physician,'' she laughed. Both are optimistic about reaching the goal. " The response has been so enthusiastic. With $130,000 pledged, we're one-quarter of the way there and we feel very confident.'' Annette Augustine . . . . ·•· ._ . Syd Halter. ··conu:nittee:MembersC • .Dr. Glen Carruthers/ .·Mr: Ray CQloSffi:10 .•.•. Dr. J.i Colguhoun Mr. Doug Drake ,; Dr. Jim Gellert B~;·iI:!o~~ Mr.. . . Df. Dan. Klass~_n :· . Dr. David Legge • . Niis\ tracey-Marks • Il; iilt •••• . Ms) Mary 0 '.:R.§grke ••••• Dr. PennyPetr_one . Dr.:Bob Rosehart Mr'.:John c:·Russell·· '' Ms.·%~.AtkeS.ilverman · •~1.!~½Jt:;~t ~Profes·s or PafVeJYoor •,;si~~Jr\V}~~s~!k Page 6 AGORA--- - - - -- - - -- - - - - Junel992 �C FuNnING FOR RESEARCH CENTRE(S) AVAILABLE AT LU Annually, Lakehead University receives an Aid To Small Universities Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The stated purpose of the Small Universities Program is to encourage focused development o~ research capacities in small universities. SSHRC recognizes the very limited resources and numerous obstacles to research development in small universities and favours a coherent strategy of funding of the most promising areas of activities. In light of the continuous emphasis on interdisciplinary research by the Federal Research Councils, Lakehead University will be allocating a portion of the Aid to Small Universities Grant ($8,000 - $10,000) for start-up funding for the development of one or two • interdisciplinary research centres that would have focused objectives eligible for external SSHRC funding (see SSHRC program manual for eligibility). To apply for these start-up funds, the principal investigator(s) must be eligible to apply externally to SSHRC (see the Research Office if you have any eligibility questions) and proposed research centres must demonstrate the following: I .an interdisciplinary research focus; and 2.how the proposed Centre will develop, improve and expand the capacity for scholarly research in the social sciences and humanities at Lakehead University; and 3.potential to attract external funding NSERCNEWS { lequest for Advanced Materials Deadline: August 15, 1992 Researchers who did not apply last year or new faculty appointments planning to apply to NSERC in the fall competition, should see Anne Fiorenza or Kelly Morris from the Research Office to obtain the required forms. All other NSERC researchers should have received all Advanced Materials Information in the mail. Please note: Researchers who do not submit the advanced materials will be considered ineligible to apply to NSERC in the Fall competition. Program Name Change The Operating Grants Program has a new name: it is now called the Research Grants Program. Its objectives remain the same: to assist in the promotion and maintenance of a diversified base of high quality research capability in the natural sciences and engineering in Canadian universities, to foster research excellence and to provide a stimulating environment for research training. New 1992 NSERC Deadline Dates Since the normal deadline date for most Research Grant applications and for Equipment, Conference applications (November 1) falls on a weekend this year, NSERC asks that applications be received at NSERC by October 30, 1992. The deadline of October 15 remains unchanged for first-time applicants, candidates for Women's Faculty Awards and applicants applying to or already supported by MRC or SSHRC. Electronic Forms This year again, NSERC will be distributing a Word Perfect cemplate to help applicants complete the research grant application form. Given the changes that have been made to Form 101 and the new print size requirements (see department secretary), do not use the 1991 template. Revised templates will be distributed in July through the Research Office. Centres will be eligible to receive up to $10,000 which can be used to develop external funding proposals . Possible funding can include expenses related to: 1) networking with other scientists at other universities; 2) carrying out feasibility or preliminary research needed to be successful in • external competitions; 3) developing and organizing research methodology sessions that will enhance capabilities to develop a successful external project. Interested researchers are asked to con tact the Research Office to obtain application forms. The deadline for submitting applications is: August 14, 1992. S SHRC RESEARCH RESULTS ANNOUNCED SSHRC recently announced the results of the 1992-93 Research Grants Competition. At Lakehead University, only one research proposal was successful in being funded. Dr. Bill Morrison, previous Director of the Centre for Northern Studies was awarded a SSHRC Research Grant valued at $33,856 over three years, to undertake a study entitled" Human Adaptation to Winter in Northern Canada". Dr. Morrison has since accepted the position of Dean of Graduate Studies and Research ·at the University of Northern British Columbia. Although for the 92-93 SSHRC competition, Lakehead's participation rate increased by 25%, our success rate dropped drastically from last year. Due to the increasing numbers of researchers across Canada applying to the Council for limited federal research dollars, many deserving researchers at Lakehead University were not funded. The following researchers' applications were recommended by the Grants Selection Committees for funding, but could not be supported due to lack of SSHRC funding: Dr. Margaret Johnston, Centre for Northern Studies/ Geography; Dr. Robert Payne, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism; Dr. Patricia Vervoort, Department of Visual Arts; and Prof. Jose de Cangas, School of Nursing. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies would like to take this opportunity to commend all researchers who applied to SSHRC in the 92-93 competition for their efforts, and look forward to working with them on new and improved applications for the 93-94 competition. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies in conjunction with SSHRC will be organizing a grantsmanship seminar which will take �place in the early fall. The Office of Research would appreciate receiving suggestions from the SSHRC research community at LU in regards to grantsmanship issues which should be emphasized during the seminar (ie. project planning, writing winning proposals, budgeting, research methodology, etc. Please submit your suggestions to Anne Fiorenza, Research Officer by July 31, 1992. RESEARCH GRANTS & CONTRACTS AWARDED Imperial Oil Ltd. Dr. Birbal Singh, Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded a research grant of $10,000 by the Imperial Oil University Research Grant program for a research project entitled "Scaling Criteria for Jet Cutting of Oil Sands". The objective of the project is to develop a set of scaling criteria which will make it possible to extrapolate laboratory scale experimental results to pilot and field scale with greater degree of confidence. The Imperial Oil Limited University Research Grant program provides support to university researchers on a competitive basis. Last year 224 applications were received for support and 75 grants were awarded on the basis of originality and signficance of the research project, and capability and experience of the applicant. OMNR - Environmental Youth Corps (EYC) Program The purpose of the Environmental Youth Corps Program is to contribute to conservation, environmental protection and effective resource management and to provide employment, education, and training for youth in a variety of conservation related projects. The following researchers at Lakehead University have been awarded EYC contracts to hire student research assistants for the summer: Dr. Doug Morris, Centre for Northern Studies and Dr. Robert Steedman, Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research for a project entitled,"Aquatic Effects Research"; Mr. Don Barnes, School of Forestry to support his graduate studies research on ''Beaver Dams". RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES SUGAR ASSOCIATION RESEARCH GRANTS Letters of Intent (maximum 3 pages) are being sought for review by the Sugar Association's Sucrochemistry Advisory Council for contract research utilizing sucrose in the production of: 1) food bulking agents, 2) water-soluble cellulosesucrose derivatives for food and non-food applications, 3) polymers for rheological control, 4) water absorbing biodegradable polymers, 5) biodegradable polymers for packaging, and 6) non-caloric sucrose, functionally the equivalent of sucrose on a weight basis. Letters of Intent must be received in Washington, D. C. no later than July 31, 1992. THE 1991 CENSUS ANALYTIC PROGRAM Statistics Canada is initiating a program of socio-economic and demographic research in conjunction with the 1991 Census of Canada. Broadly speaking, the objectives of the program are to foster the conducting of issue-driven research on topics critical to the development of Canadian society, using 1991 Census as well as data from other sources. The outcome is to be a series of monologues similar to the format used on a series produced after the 1971 census. The Program entails a two part application process. Prospective researchers are first invited to submit a Letter of Intent form to Statistics Canada. Researchers are then asked to summarize their research plans including the objectives of the study, the themes to be addressed, the sources of data to be used, the techniques and methodologies to be used and, the anticipated budget and timetable for the production of the monograph on the form. The deadline date for submitting the Letter of Intent is August 1, 1992. AMERICAN FOUNDATION F OR AIDS RESEARCH (AmFAR) ) AmFAR invites Letters of Intent for projects in biomedical, humanistic, and social science research relevant to AIDS (Deadline: August 25, 1992). Four types of grants or awards are available: 1)Research Grants: Grants provide up to $50,000 U.S. in direct costs for one year in support of AIDS related biomedical and social science research. UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INCENTIVE FUND (URIF) 2)Small Grants (Short Term Travel Grants): Grants The government has approved continuation of the URIF provide affiliated post-doctoral investigators up to US program for one more year. An allocation of $3.0 million has $5,000 for short term study or training at another U.S. been made to support new projects in the fiscal year 1992-93. institution. Funds are for travel, per diem, and The purpose of the URIF program is to encourage univerhousing plus a host institution payment. sities and the private sector to enter into co-operative research ventures with each other. The program will match, dollar for 3)Scholar Awards: Grants provide up to US dollar, eligible investments by the private sector in university$102,000 of salary and benefit support for three years based contract research. to researchers with two to three years of post-doctoral The following are changes made to the URIF guidelines experience. and procedures: - 3 Competitions with DEADLINE DATES of: June 30, 4)Pediatric Aids Foundation Grants: This program of 1992, October 15, 1992, January 31, 1993. Research and Scholar Awards targets research needs - Maximum level of URIF support is $200,000 per project. unmet by federal or other funding sources. Request -For June competition only, the condition that a contract for Proposals are issued periodically on no particular between a corporate partner and the university be signed no schedule. earlier than 6 months prior to a competition has been revised to allow a 9 month prior eligibility. If you wish to be on the mailing list, the Office of Research -The UR.IF application forms have been revised. If you plan and Graduate Studies can assist you with this. on applying to the program, please stop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies to pick up the revised forms. THE FULLBRIGHT FOUNDATION - Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America. DEADLINE: September 30, 1992. Page 2 ..2 - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - - - - - - - - - June 1992 �Convocation '92 A joyful moment for many Malaysian students who have made Canada their home for four years, Vonnie Cheng, works full-time but manged to earn two more degrees, an Honours Bachelor of Arts andGraduate Diploma in Business Administration, happy members of the Native Language Instructors 'Diploma andNathie Teacher Education Program, honorary degree recipients, Dr. Karen Weiler and Dr. Neil Young, and Rita Rosehart, BA, getting a little help from her classmates Sid andJoanne Kotte/I, who have to wait one more semesterfor their graduation, and centre, John Everitt, babyMadisonand Nancy Remus, Alumni Honour AwardwinnerRick Lang who was special guest at Convocation Eve sponsored by Thunder Bay Travel. Smilers from The AgorA, page 1 Top left & clockwise, After receiving his BSc, Chris Delaney gets a graduation hug from dad, Dr.RogerDelaney, babyAndrew ·as the unofficial convocation .,,ascot helping his mother Marianne Jollineau celebrate her Education degree, Carol Buswa, BA BEd, delighted everyone with her ceremonialjingle dress worn proudly beneath her gown, lallra Ann Fel/111m1 won several awards including the Poulin Award mid President's Award which she received from Dr. Bob Rosehart, our own Professor Margaret Maclean quietly eamed her third masters degree (Jv{Ed) while teaching on and offcampus mzd chairing the Department oflnfomzation and Library Studies; and centre shot, •'one man 's proud moment'' with journalist Rick Smith and daughter Jennifer who received her HBSc. �t~ -l PROFESSORS EMERITI Dr. Thomas J. Griffith Dr. Griffith came to Lakehead University in 1967 as an Assistant Professor of Science and with duties quite different from those of other academic appointees. Thus, he was charged with setting up a central laborat?ry for the ~cquisition, location, operation and mamtenance of top-of-the-line major scientific equipment for use initially by the Faculty of Science and later by the entire university. The laboratory, under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Griffith, gave a strong boost to both research and teaching in the early :years of the university and, in later years, 1t bec~e. the core facility for much of the scientific research carried out in the institution . Dr. Griffiths' dedicated service to the.scie~tific community at Lakehead Uruvers1ty has made the laboratory an integral and indispensable ~art of the teaching and research activities of the university. The facility and its technical staff have become the envy of other universities and have earned tl1e res~t o~ external research funding organizations. Dr. Marcia Dilley Dr. Dilley came to L.U. in 1968 from an original career in journalism. After leaving journalism - motivated by the urge to contribute to news rather than report on it, she went to Manitoba with the 0tention of studying criminal law. As 1t transpired, her highest mark at the end o~her seco~d year was psychology and this determmed her professional life to this day. She went on to earn her doctorate at Western, but not before becoming involved with L.U. Her interests ~a)'. in child psychology and in the late sixties, she was invited to deliver a s~er_ co~se to a child development or~aruzatton m town. As it happened this course was cancelled but she was invited to teach a summer course at Lakehead University. This chance event determined her subsequent profession. The department was small back then and Marcia took over courses in Conditioning and Learning and Introductory Psychology as well as the courses in Developmental Psychology. She was one of the few female faculty on campus at tl1at time. She points out tliat one of her joys in teaching was tl1e enthusiasm of her students. She was involved for a considerable tin1e with the TI1under Bay Symphony Orchestra Choir, but has now moved on to become a tympanist. She appeared for several years at the rear of the L.U. Wind _Ensemble thrashing away at her tambourmes. She continues these s~dies, ~spe~ially at the xylophone along with culttvatmg her latest interest raising a show dog (a dog that has now achieved chan1pion status). The rest of ~e tim~ is spent sailing (particulary in lugh wmds), travel and working on a novel. Professor Eric Green After obtaining a B.A. and M Sc in Mathematics from Queen's Eric came to ~e ''Lakehead College of Science and Technology" in September, 1962. In 1963 he was appointed Acting Head, then the Chairman, of the Department ofMathematlcs and Physics. Indeed, he was most of that department for his first two years here he was tl1e ' only person teaching Mathematics, When the department split into the Mathe~atics Dept. and the Physics Dept., m 1965, he served as chairman of the Math Dept. for several terms as well as serving on innumerable conun'ittees Originally Eric was a statistician, but ~s the demand for computer science devel- Arts, 2 oped, he found himself teaching our elementary computer science courses as well as statistics, and other mathematics courses too. It is fitting that as the fo~?"1g member ?f the d~p~ent, Enc s career here 1s the lustory of it as well. Dr. Clem Kent Clem began his career here in 1968 upon his appointment as Chairman of the Math Dept. He received his Ph D from Mn: and came from the position of ViceChatrman of the Mathematics Dept. at Case Western Reserve. Clem was inst:rumental in guiding the department d~g ~os~ years of rapid expansion his mottvat10~ and standards were high, and res~ted m a department whic.h is "\, academtcally sound in teaching and ..V research_. In spite of a heavy load - he was chatrman for several terms active ?n committees, and with a heavy teaching load - he has kept up his interest in mathematical logic, publishing and advising graduate srudents. The very successful "Computer Science Contest" and Co-op program in Computer Science are largely his doing. Dr. James (Jim) E.P. Smithers Jim became a faculty member at Lakehead University in 1978 initially as ~ sabbatical replacement, the~ as a full time staff member when he was convinced to leave a superintendent' s position with the Lakehead Board of Education. His dedication to Lakehead University and to ilie embryonic School of Outdoor Recreation was readily apparent as he accepted a substantial reduction in salary to move from the School Board to L.U. claiming that the difference wo_uld be more than offset by a ~umber of little known firsts in his long thirty-three year academic career. He was one of the principle authors of the first high school credit course in Outdoor Educati?n in Ont~o at Atikokan High School m 1965. His Doctoral Disserta- �" Eric Green / Dr. Siegfried Zingel Dr. Siegfried Zingel was appointed to the School of Forestry by President Tamblyn in 1966. During his 25 years, Doc has seen the School develop from only the Technology program plus two years of degree to a complete BScF program in 1971, and the MScF in 1979. Over the years Doc has taught courses in Forest Biology, Dendrology and Forest Soils and he established the first soils laboratory. He has also served under four presidents, three deans and five directors. Doc's primary teaching responsibility is in the Forest Soils area and he is known as the "Dirt Man" by his undergraduate students all of whom hold a lot of respect for him. Each year Doc receives his full compliment of students in his Directed Studies course and ,r-mdergraduate thesis and spends count\\_ ,ess hours with each student in the course and editing their theses. The student always came first and over 60 undergraduate theses have been completed / Thomas Griffith Siegfried Zingel tion on Native Education in Northern Ontario, gave him the credibility to establish the first Native Training program at the high shcool level with the Lakehead Board of Education in 1970. His untiring efforts at replicating the historic Alexander Mackenzie expeditions will come to fruition during the bicentennial year of 1993, when the final phase of that expedition will arrive at Bella Coola, B.C. To date he and his student voyageurs have performed and paddled from Montreal to Winnipeg and Fort McMurray to the Arctic Ocean. This summer the Mackenzie expedition group will paddle from Winnipeg to Peace River, Alberta. Dr. Smithers has been a motivating force in shaping the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism, to become a 300 student body program with an international reputation. His retirement from the university will only be offset by the legacy he leaves behind him. if, with Doc as t11e supervisor. It should be mentioned that every thesis was completed on time so that the student could graduate in May. In 1975 Doc completed a research project on Wild Rice Sites in noriliwestern Ontario and many of t11e results from iliis report are still being applied today. Upon his retirement, Doc' s dedication to t11e students, to the development of the School, and his good sense of humour will be missed by all faculty, staff and students within the university. His plans for retirement have not been finalized but it is certain that travelling will be at tl1e top of his agenda but will keep Thunder Bay as his home base. Dr. James A. Pylypiw Dr. Pylypiw took his teacher education program at the North Bay Teacher's College. Jim taught elementary school in East York and Scarborough, where he also served as a Vice-Principal. He did undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario and graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin and t11e University of Alberta. Jim came north to help open the Lakehead Teacher's College when it opened for its first year at Westgate Collegiate. He moved with it to t11e t11en new building on Oliver Road in Port Arthur. He taught a variety of subjects and helped many students become elementary school teachers. The Teacher' s College was amalgamated wit11 t11e relatively new Lakehead University in 1969 as ilie Faculty of Education. Jim's work specialized in curriculum development, evaluation, and program administration. He taught in ilie pre-service, continuing teacher education, Master of Education, Native Teacher Education, and Native Language Instructor's programs. He was one of a hardy band who made regular excursions to teach off-campus in various parts of Northwestern Ontario. As one of the 3 early teacher educators in Northwestern Ontario, Jim helped bring post-secondary education to the residents of iliis part of the province. PROFESSORS EMERITI Lenora Aedy, Library Technology Agha Mohammed Akram, Psychology J. Thomas Angus, Education M. Eliz.abeth Arthur, History John Hugh Blair, Forestry David H. Botly, Education Willard H. Carmean, Forestry Koilpillai Jesudas Charles, Economics Min-Sun Chen, History Kenneth C.A. Dawson, Anthropology Kenneth Melton Dodd, History Stanley P. Dromisky, Education Geoffrey F. Engholm, Political Studies David G. Frood, Physics Norman Ginsburg, Psychology William M. Graham, Biology Martin M. Greenwood, Anthropology Kenneili W. Heamden, Forestry T.D. Harris, Economics George Alexander Harrower, Physics Fayek M. Ishak, English Chris A Jecchinis, Economics L. Laurens Korteweg, Education Pei-Mao Li, Education Douglas Rome Lindsay, Biology James P. Lovek.in, Education William D. Mackinnon, Civil Engineering William F. McCallurn, Education Gordon D. McLeod, Psychology Hugh Norman McLeod, Psychology Edward Leon Philip Mercy, Geology Thomas B. Miller, History Antoinette L. Montebran, French Somashekhar A Naimpally, Mathematics Margaret R. Page, Nursing Serafina P. Petrone, Education Mary H. Richardson, Education Leo Vidlak, Forestry Stanley Walker, Chemistry Marjorie A Wallington, Nursing William A West, Education J.H. Widdop, Physical Education Valerie A Widdop, Physical Education Leo Zawadowski, Linguistics & Romance Philology �Judith Ann Stevens BSc (Hons), Moncton, New Brunswick AWARD WINNERS THE PRESIDENT'S AWARDS Awards given to the graduating students who have occupied positions ofresponsibility in the students' organizations, and who, by their activities and achievements, have earned the gratitude ofthe University. Rosalina Brizi BComm (Hons), Thwider Bay Paul Caccamo BSc BEd, Thwider Bay Chrsitine Danis BSW (Hons), Thwider Bay Debora Kathleen Desrosier Dip) For Tech BScF (Hons), Kapuskasing Laura Ann Fellman BSW (Hons), Thunder Bay Vicki Lee Ann Ginter BScF (Hons), Brantford, Ontario Hashah Hashim BA, Malaysia Dan Philip Hebert BEng (Elect), St. Albert, Alberta Susan Jane Lister BOR (Hons), Sudbury Paul R. Moniz BA, Thunder Bay George Pardalis BSc, Windsor Kristine Erin Peterson BComm (Hons), Thunder Bay THE DEAN OF ARTS & SCIENCE'S MEDALS To the highest ranking graduating students in Arts (al/from Thunder Bay): Catherine Andree Sajna BA Johanne Marie Aleksiejan BA (Hons) Ethel Lenore Enstron BA (Hons) Laura Ann Fellman BSW (Hons) THE DEAN OF ARTS & SCIENCE'S MEDALS To the highest-ranking graduating students in Science: Shawn David Whatley BSc, Thunder Bay Karen Puurnala BSC, Thunder Bay DEAN BRAUN'S MEDALS Awarded to the highest ranking graduating students in the Faculty of Professional Studies: Sheena Rae Sodergreen BCornm (Hons), Red Rock Rorie Wilson BAdmin, Thunder Bay Pamela Perri BAdrnin, Thwider Bay Wendy Laverge BAdmin, Thwider Bay James Thomas Bowen BOR (Hons), Vemon,BC. Jill Bernadette Otto Dipl Lib and Info Studies, Thunder Bay Bryant Douglas Stone Grad Dipl. BAdmin, Thunder Bay Bryan Jeffrey Conrod Dipl Eng Tech BEng (Mech), Thwider Bay Hung Thai Ho Dipl Eng Tech, S~arbor?ugh Debora Kathleen Nadine Desrosiers D1pl For Tech BScf (Hons), Kapuskasing Troy David Millar Dip! For Tech, The Pas Colleen Ruth Valente BScN (Hons) RN, ThwiderBay Johnny Tipani Rissanen BPE (Hons), Sault Ste. Marie WILLIAM A. WEST EDUCATION MEDALS Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating students in Education: Angela Woodhouse-Wild BA BcM BEd, Nolalu Leonard Archibald Naismith BSc (Hons) Tor. BEd, Toronto Danny John Klobucar BSc Guelph BEd, Cambridge, Ontario Cathy Sarah Beaudin BABEd, West Bay, Ontario Ian MacRae BA BPE (Hons) BEd MEd, Thunder Bay THE POULIN AWARD An awardfor outstanding citizenship to the student selected by her fellows, the Faculty and Administration as contributing most to the welfare ofthe University through her student activities. Laura Ann Fellman BSW (Hons) THE ALUMNI HONOUR AWARD Awarded to an alumnus who has made an outstanding achievement in one or more fields ofendeavour. Richard Porter Lang BSW (Hons) THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S GOLD MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class ofthe Master's degree. Leigh-Ann Duke BA (Hons) MA THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR'S MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking graduating student in the three year Bachelor's degree. James Thomas Bowen BA THE CHANCELLOR'S MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking part-time student in the graduating class of the Bachelors or Honours Bachelor's degree. Winnifred May Bauman BA (Hons) THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL SILVER MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class ofthe Honours Bachelor's degree. Bryan Jeffrey Conrod Dip! Eng Tech, BEng (Mech) THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S COLLEGE BRONZE MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class ofthe Diploma programs. Grant Stanley Erb Dipl Eng Tech President's Award Winners . . (top, left to right) Kristine Peterson Hashah Hashim Paul Caccamo Vicki Ginter Christine Danis Deborah Desrosiers Susan Lister • ·:•'.•·· • .-. . ••. .Copies ofMorning and ' A.fternoon:C.onvocation are.ai•aili lb/e on :video by •~ontacifng J.43-~267. :: 4 ··•:=:•'.'..: :} �FACULTY AWARD - apply for either research, lecturing, or lecturing/research awards. Maximum award is $25,000 per year. Faculty sabbatical, leave-of-absence, or retirement ay may be used concurrently with Fullbright support. GRADUATE STUDENTS -apply for either a formal enrolment grant (acceptance in a doctoral program at a desired U.S. university) or a research grant (completion of all doctoral work except for the doctoral thesis at a Canadian university). Maximum grant is $15,000. Graduate Students are also eligible to accept teaching assistant positions. G SSHRC: BORA LASKIN NATIONAL FELLOWSlllP IN HUMAN RIGHTS RESEARCH The objective of this research program is to support interor multidisciplinary research and the development of expertise in the field of human rights, with emphasis on themes and issues relevant to the Canadian human right scene. Research in all areas of the humanities and social sciences, including journalism and law is eligible. One fellowship valued at $45,000, plus $10,000 which may be used for travel and research expenses is awarded each year. The award is tenable for 12 months (to be taken up between April 1 and October 1) and is non-renewable. Application deadline date is October 1, 1992 and application forms are currently available in the Research Office. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS A copy of the following document is available in the Research Office: "Canada's Northern Stations: A Directory of Canadian Northern Field Research Stations 1991". ~RADUATE SCHOLARSffiP CuPPORTUNITIES NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships for Employed Scientists and Engineers This program is intended to financially assist a limited number of persons who were not aware of their eligibility to apply for an NSERC scholarship in the annual competition in November 1991, or who had not formulated definite plans before the application deadline. Persons currently employed but intending to return to university for graduate studies are eligible to apply. Applicants must hold at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or science; be currently employed in a scientific or engineering field and have at least 12 months of relevant full-time work experience at the time of application; are thinking of returning to university in the fall of 1992 to obtain a master's or doctoral degree, and are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. For more information about this scholarship and to obtain applications forms, contact Kris DeLorey, Office of Research and Graduate Studies, UC 2002. Applications accepted between May 1 and July 15, 1992. CIDA Awards For Canadians Up to 50 awards are made annually to Canadians wishing to increase their expertise in the field of international development. The awards are worth up to $25,000 per year and may be tenable for a maximum of two years. Applicants must develop a proposed program which r idresses a specific development need or problem in a \ _c!veloping country. The program must include a related fieldwork component and last for at least 25% of the total program duration. Candidates must possess an undergradu- June 1992 ate degree or diploma by the time of the award and have a demonstrated commitment and suitability for a career in the field of international development. Applications are available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Deadlines have changed to February 15 and September 8. RECENT GRADUATE AWARD RECIPIENTS Hugh Douglas Hennessy Memorial Award in Economics ShekarBose Ishak Book Prize (Department of English) Leigh-Ann Duke Jewish Community of Thunder Bay Shaarey Shomayim Congregation Silver Jubilee Award Al Bennaroch Margaret Page Award in Nursing Ms. Rhonda Crocker GRADUATE STUDENT THESES RESEARCH FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE DEHLS,John (M.Sc. Geology) Supervisor: Dr. Graham Borradaile Thesis Title: The Magnetic Fabrics and Strain History of the Seine Group and Related Rocks Near Mine Centre, Northwestern Ontario. DUKE, Leigh-Ann (MA. English) Supervisor: Dr. Claude Lirnan Thesis Title: Existential Elements in the Poetry of Theodore Roethke. MACTAVISH, Allan (M.Sc. Geology) Supervisor: Dr. Steve Kissin Thesis Title: The Geology, Petrology, Geochemistry, Sulphide and Platinum-Group Element Mineralization of the Quetico Intrusions, Northwestern Ontario. SEEMAYER, Barbara (M.Sc. Geology) Supervisor: Dr. Manfred Kehlenbeck Thesis Title: Variations in Metamorphic Grade in Metapelites in Transects Across the Quetico Subprovince North of Thunder Bay, Ontario. FACULTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOOL OF EDUCATION GRIEVE, Carol (M.Ed.) Supervisor: Dr. Alan Bowd Thesis Title: Relationship Between Cognitive Style and Informed Decision Making. HANLON, William (M.Ed.) Supervisor: Dr. Rita Irwin Thesis Title: The Roles of Teacher Assistants in Elementary School Special Education Settings. LI, Wenjie (M.Ed.) Supervisor: Dr. Alan Bowd Thesis Title: Student Characteristics, Teaching Methodology and Satisfaction With Adult English as a Second Language Program PETERS-MAKI, Lynne (M.Ed.) Supervisor: Dr. Mary-Clare Courtland Thesis Title: Transfer of Leaming in the Field of Recreation. REYNOLDS, Karen (MEd.) Supervisor: Dr. Alan Bowd Thesis Title: Native Conceptions of Giftedness. SCHOOL OF FORESTRY PENFOLD, Cameron (M.Sc. Forestry) Supervisor: Dr. Rob Farmer Thesis Title: Genetic Variation in Traits Affecting the Water Relations of Balsam Poplar Along a Latitudinal Transect in Northwestern Ontario. APPLIED SPORT SCIENCE AND COACHING GANNON, Greg Supervisor: Dr. Ian Newhouse - - -- - - - - - - - - RESEARCH N E W S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page3 �Thesis Title: The Effect of Discontinuing Iron Supplementation on the Iron Status of Women. KING, Steven Supervisor. Dr. Dan Weeks Thesis Title: The Effects of Visual Perspective, Ball Position and Distance on the Accuracy of a Putted Ball in Golf. NEWHOUSE, Donna Supervisor. Dr. Bob Thayer Thesis Title: The Relationship Between Whole Blood Plasma and Total Blood Lactate at Various Exercise Intensities. WILLIAMS, Kimberly Supervisor. Dr. Dan Weeks Thesis Title: Generalizability of the Guidance Hypothesis to a Brief Acquisition Phase. UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES NSERC Programs Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - June 1 & December 1 University-Industry Research Partnerships Program - Open Scientific Publications - October 1 and April 15 SSHRC Programs Aid to Occasional Scholarly Conferences in Canada - July 1, November 1, April 1 StrategicPartnership Development Grants-November 1,January 15, April 15. • SSHRC/Northem Telecom: Research on Science Culture in Canada - September 15, 1992. SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE NSERC Internal Research Grants Research Projects Program - October 13, 1992 Visiting Scholar Program -October 13, 1992 Conference Travel Program - September 15, 1992 Travel to do Research Program - September 15, 1992 SSHRC Internal Research Grants Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992 and May 15, 1992 Other Internal Research Programs Research Infrastructure Fund - September 30, 1992 Leave/Non-Leave Research Grants Program (RevenueCanada) - October 13, 1992 GREEN PLAN PROGRAMS Tri-Council: Research Grants Program - December 15, 1992 (Letters of Intent); Research Fellowships - November 15, 1992; University Research Chairs - January 15, 1993 OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS American Foundation for Aids Research - August 25, 1992 Canadian Nurses Foundation - July 31, 1992 Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/Bursaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. Fullbright Program: Research Grants - November 30, 1992 Health and Welfare Canada/MRC-AIDS Research Program March 15 and September 15; Joint Fellowships for AIDS Research Training - April 1 and November 15. Health and Welfare Canada: Research Projects and Studies June 1, 1992; Small Budget Projects -Anytime; Career Awards - July 31, 1992; Conferences and Workshops - April 1, 1992. National Research Council - Laboratories Research Associateships-Open Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food: Research Program - July 31, 1992 Ontario Ministry of Health - Nursing Innovation Fund - January 1, May 1, September 1 Ontario Ministry of Health - Health Care Systems Research Projects: Research Projects (May 1 and November 1), Feasibility Studies (Anytime), Formulation Grants (Anytime), InforPage4 mation Studies (May 1 and November 1), Workshops and Conferences (Anytime). Secretary of State: Canadian Studies Directorate - Open Statistics Canada: Analytic Program -August 1, 1992 A"\,, Sugar Association Research Grants - July 31, 1992 J Supply and Services Canada: Environmental Innovation Program -Open. United States Embassy Grants in American Studies - September 1, 1992. University Research Incentive Fund - June 30, 1992, October 15, 1992, and January 31, 1992. GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FulbrightScholarProgram - Educational Exchange Between Canada and the U.S.A. - September 30, 1992. Government of Canada Awards - Deadlines vary by country Young Researchers Award - Open Canadian Nurses Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships July 31, 1992. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER: Researchers looking for help in processing their applications should note these deadlines. Due to changes in Form 101 and the new print size requirements, please consult with the Research Office. NSERC Advanced Materials (All applicants) Research Grants (First time applicants) (Regular applicants) Equipment Grants (All applicants) Conference Grants (All applicants) SSHRC Research Grants (All applicants) Strategic Grants (All applicants) INTERNAL NIA EXTERNAL August 15 October 1 October 15 October 15 October 15 •·October 3 "October 30 October 15 "October 30 October 1 October 15 October 1 October 15 ,.This fall applications must be received at NSERC by October 30, 1992. Please note that applications post-marked on the deadline will not be accepted by NSERC. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all faculty to share with usinterestingresearchstoriestofeaturein theRESEARa--INEWS. We wouldliketohearfromyouifyouarecurrentiyinvolvedininnovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would just would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audienceofapproximately2000andcanbeavaluablevehlcleforcommunicating your research endeavours to the community at large. ~~ For further research information call Anne Fiorenza atext. 8223 o;, ~ drop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 8910 or drop by the Alumni House. - - - - -- - - - - - -- - RESEARCH NEWS---- -- - - - - - June 1992 �People/Papers/Publications Special Projects/ Awards Dr. S.A. Mirza, Professor of Q:ivil Engineering was recently reelected for another two-year tenn as the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Reinforced Concrete Columns of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The Committee' s mission is to review and correlate research on the analysis and behaviour of reinforced concrete columns and frames, to encourage experimental and theoretical research on column and frame behaviour, and to propose provisions·for design of columns. The members of an ACI or ASCE technical committee are elected internationally on the basis of their expertise in the area of the committee's mission. The Committee on Reinforced Concrete Columns is currently composed of hventy-two voting members, two consulting members, and six associate members. Dr. Yves H. Prevost, School of Forestry, was selected to participate in the Ontario-Jiangu Educational Exchange. He left for China on June 11 and will return August 4. Dr. Prevost visited Nanjing Forestry University during the last two weeks of June where he gave lectures on forest protection for insects. In July, he will be in Bejing attending the International Congress of Entomology held every four years. Dr. Prevost will deliver an invited paper entitled "Seasonal feeding patterns and development of cone and seed insects in cones of Tamarack" . During the remainder of his time he will visit plantations and evaluate opportunities for collaborative research and seeking new ways to present insects to the human palate. Dr. Prevost was recently awarded three grants from the Ministry of Natural Resources under the Environmental Youth Corps Program~ $10,500 for a project called Insect Impact on Seed Viability of Tamarack, $5,300 for a project called Plant Defences against Spruce Budworm Feeding (graduate student research of Shelley Vescio) and $12,700 for a project called Vegetation Management and its Impact on White Pine Weevil Damage (graduate student research of Anne Villeneuve). He was also awarded a research grant from Forestry Canada, Forest Pest Management Institute of $3,000 for the collaborative project on Vegetation Management and its Impact on White Pine Weevil Damage. Dr. A.H. Mamoojee, Department of Languages, presented a paper entitled " Q. Cicero, Commentariolum petitionis 19 and Asconius, In Toga candido 78 " at the annual meeting of the Classical Association of Canada, held in conjunction with the Learned Societies conference at the University of PEI, Charlottetown May 24-26. He also chaired one of the sessions ( 1 Roman history and is currently a Vice-President of the Classical Association. Dr. Harun Rasid, Department of Geography, presented a paper at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Geographers, which was held at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, May 19-23, 1992. TI1e title of the paper was " Embankments vs. indigenous adjustments: Perceptions of flood alleviation in Bangladesh". Prof. Michel Morton, School of Nursing, presented a paper entitled "Developing a Clinical Course Through Distance Education", at a conference at the University of Guelph. The conference, The Fifth Instructional Show and Tell, ran from May 25 - 26 and looked at issues in post-secondary teaching. Dr. Birbal Singh, Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been appointed a Director of the Innovation Ontario Corporation for the period April 30, 1992 to March 31, 1995. Innovation Ontario Corporation (IOC) is a Crown Corporation associated with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology. The corporation and its board encourage and assist the acquisition, development and demonstration of technological products, processes and services in Ontario by providing financial assistance and incentives to early stage technology based companies. The corporation has invested in ventures covering a wide variety of technologies including electronic equipment, medical related products, software packages, and engineered systems. The Directors of the Corporation are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor on the recommendation of the Premier of Ontario. Dr. Singh has been awarded a research grant of $10,000 by the Imperial Oil Limited University Research Grant program for a research project entitled "Scaling Criteria for Jet Cutting of Oil Sands". The objective of the project is to develop a set of scaling criteria which will make it possible to extrapolate laboratory scale experimental results to pilot and field scale with a greater degree of confidence. The Imperial Oil Limited University Research Grant program provides support to university researchers on a competitive basis. Last year 224 applications were received for support and 75 grants W'fre awarded on the basis of originality and significance of the research project, and capability and experience of the applicant. Dr. Barbara Kronberg, Department of Geology, has been invited to participate on a research panel of the Canadian Global Change Program. The purpose of this panel will be to review tile current state oflong-term ecological research and monitoring in Canada and internationally; attempt to ensure compatability, in terms of data acquisition, protocols and analysis among the various projects in order to facilitate comparison and integration of results both within Canada and internationally; and to identify any apparent gaps in the Canadian or international programs which should be filled by Canadian researchers and to initiate the preparation of appropriate research proposals to address these. Dr. Azim Mallik, Department of Biology and Dr. Hafiz Rahman, School of Business Administration, have published a paper entitled, "Ecology and Land Use Economics oftl1e Modhupur Forest in Bangladesh: A proposal for Improved Management''. The paper examines the problem of depletion of forest resources and tl1e consequent environmental degradaContinued on page 8 June1992----- -- - - -- - - - - - AGORA--------- - - - - -- - - - Page 7 �Thanks Plant Lovers Publications continuedfrom page 7 tion in Bangladesh. It outlines a study proposal, to be undertaken from ecological and socio-economic perspectives, that aims to develop a more productive land use system for the Modhupur Forest of Bangladesh. The use of agroforestry as an option for improved management is proposed. The paper has been published in an edited volume titled Calcutta, Bangladesh, and Bengal Studi~s: 1990 Beng'!l Studi~s Conference Proceedings, published by the Asian Studies Center, Michigan State University in 1992. The paper was presented at the 1990 Bengal Studies Conference at the University of Chicago. Dr. Min-sun Chen, Professor Emeritus and Session al Lecturer, Department of History, has recently published the following four articles: "Hsu Kuang-ch'i (15621633) and His Knowledge of Europe," in J. Dehergne, ed., Chine et Europe: Evolution et particularites des rapports Est-Ouest, du XVIe au L. XXe siecle (Taipei, Paris, and Hong Kong: Ricci Institute, 1991 ), pp. 94106.; "The Conversion of Li Chihtsao (1565-1630) to the Christian Faith," (in Chinese), in T.L. Ma, ed., Essays in Chinese Bibliography, Literature, and History (Taipei: Cheng-chung shu-chu, 1991), pp.313-20; "China's Unsung Canadian Hero: Dr. Richard F. Brown in . North China, 1938-1939," in L.N. Shyu et al., eds., East_As1a Inquiry (Montreal: CASA, 1991), pp. 109-139; and a review of Jerome Heyndrickx, ed., Philippe Couplet, S.J. (1623-1693): The Man Who Brought China to Europe (Nettetal, Germany: Steyler Verlag, 1990) in Sino-Western Cultural Relations Journal, XIII(l991), 51-53. On May 4-9, 1992, Dr. Chen presented a paper at the International Symposium held at St. Augustin (near Bonn), Germany in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the birth of Johann Adam Schall Von Bell (1592-1666), S.J. In his paper entitled, "Hsu Kuang-ch'i, Li T'ien-ching, and Adam Schall,'' Dr. Chen discussed the lasting impact made by the famous German Jesuit missionary, Adam Schall, on astronomy and calendar reforms in seventeenth-century China. Deadlines for 1992-93 AGORA submissions ISSUE OUT SEPIBMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE DEADLINE SEP1EMBER4 OCTOBER2 OCTOBER30 NOVEMBER27 JANUARY 5 JANUARY29 FEBRUARY 26 MARCH26 APRIL30 MAY28 J:IELP! -~ usan Burton reminds .·, ,faculty and.>ff staff that host-· home f'.iumUJ~ f .a re ·stillx· ·required .for-:., ·. . Jiij,~nese =)· -<. ' ;tuclents·. If .' . you would·•····•·:'. like·to_-host -·· :.one oriwo students ·trom ., •- lt~-;~I:·17ci~:' by Joan Crowe, Acting Curator Claude E. Garton Herbarium This year, volunteers from the Thunder Bay ~ield Naturalist's Club have greatly helped the work m progress at the Lakehead University Herbarium. It is impossible to list here all the people who have helped the herbarium develop over the last twelve months but your efforts have been very much appreciated and you h~ve helped me towar~ one o~ my personal goals, which 1s to make the herbanum a VJtal part of this community. Last summer a plant survey was underta_ke_n of an area . under consideration for a nature reserve - this mvolved ma.king a large plant collection. Most of the work of plant _iden~cation was done during the winter by club members, ~eluding Brian Moore of the School of Forestry. The herbanum summer assistant is now ma.king up identification labels for the specimens, and a representative sample will be accessioned int? the herbarium. The remainder will be stored as voucher specIIDens for future reference. This helpful work will provide information about the plants of an area from which we previously had no specimens, and this has been done at virtually no cost to the University. Many people were involved in various aspects of this project; Susan and Mike Bryan and Jo31:1 Hebden an~ Margaret Hartley should be especially mentioned for th~rr devoted and regular work on Mondays throughout the wmter. We are also very grateful to Joan Hebden for the donation of a valuable three volume set of Britton & Brown's North American Flora to the herbarium library. Another project being directed by Susan Bryan is the updating of Claude Garton's checklist of the Vascular Plants of Thunder Bay District. The original version was assembled with a great deal of help from various clu_b members an~ wa_s, in fact, instigated by Walter Hartley. Tlus was l~st rev!sed ~ 1984 so that its updating involves many changes m the mtenm. Gordon Ward has made a start on the difficult Monocot families and this work has enabled us to bring many of the files up to date already. Erika North has also spent considerable time this winter in helping reorganize the cabinets, and checking families so that the cabinet labels can ?e revised. Users have remarked that it is already much easier to locate specimens. . There are many ways in which club members could assist the herbarium in future. Some, perhaps, would like to "adopt" a particular group of plants. Perhaps a ''tricky'' family l~e the grasses or sedges could be chosen, or even a small group hke the violets. Another possibility would be to adopt an area and do a plant survey. If you concentrate on one group of plants, or one area of land it does not take long to become an "expert", and the best experts are often dedicated amateurs. Claude was a notable example, of course. Working with plants has many advantages. For one thing, they do no bite nor do they fly away! Some of the more intrepid adventurers among us venture into out of the way places where plants have never before been collected. Good specimens from such locations would enable us to increase our knowledge of the distribution patterns of local plants and might provide very useful information with respect to the environment in future. I would be happy to discuss such projects with anyone who is interested. Tel 343-8506 343::S068. : ( Page 8 AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - June 1992 �More Around Campus Committed to future forests. The Jack Haggerty Forest got a boost from the Forest Renewal Group lead by Pat Cybulski, woodlot manager. 20,000 tree seedlings were planted by volunteers from the School of Forestry, above: Brian Moore, Annette Van Niejenhuis, Frank Luckai, Pat Cybulski, Ralph Birston, Lyn Sevean and Don Bames. Missing: Jim Kay//, Geoff Vm1son, Sarah Gooding, Kathleen Gazey, GmyMurchison, Don Richardson, Reino Pulkki and Steve Elliot. What a Fish Story. Derek Patolafrom Audio-Visual spent a fruitful lunch hour at Lake Tamblyn recently. He proudly displayed his catch ofthe day - a 4 lb. Rainbow. Townhouses Ready For Fall Residence construction Phase JV is well underway. The six blocks oftownhouses situated offBa/moral will be available this fall for senior and graduate students. Architect is Grahan1 Bacon Welter and construction by MNT Builders. ( l';n~isl, Tour. Mr. U/fRunneson, left, conducts a tour ofC.A.R.I.S. for a Finnish delegation which included His Excellency Martti Pura, Minister ofAgriculture and Forestry and His Excellency Erik Heinrichs, Ambassador ofFinland to Canada. Seniors On Campus. About 50 seniors visited LU recently as part ofactivities for Seniors' Month. They attended presentations on the opportunities available to them and the option of"Retuming to Learning". Tours ofthe campus were also conducted. The Office ofthe Registrar reports that there are more than 60 students over the age of60 who are taking courses. Senior students gave many reasons for retuming to the classroom: the pure joy oflearning about a certain subject, to fulfill a life-long wish, to have something in common with my grandchildren, to see ifI could do it, to get offmy duff and see what was happening in the world, I took advantage ofthe free tuition, to finish what I started many years ago, to see ifthe grey matter is still working, to get out ofthe apartment. June 1992 - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - AGORA-- -- -- -- - - - - - - -- - - Page9 �Forum OLD-GROWTH WIDTE PINE IN NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO by Dr. William H. Carmean, School ofForestry Concerns about biodiversity and about old-growth forests are frequently heard from western Canada as well as from areas having tropical rain forests. These concerns also have been voiced in Ontario where cutting old-growtll white and red pine forests at Temagami res~ted in protests supported by both e_nvrronmental and aboriginal organizations. The outcome has been heightened awareness about values associated with old-growth forests. Such values include research, biodiversity, educational historical, aesthetic, wildlife and r~reational values. These concerns prompted the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to recently recognize an old-growth white pine forest near the east border of Quetico Park as a "Research and Education Area''. This forest is an almost pure, well-stocked white pine forest that is about 300 years of age. Many trees exceed 90 cm in diameter with clear boles extending up to 18 to 21 m. These large pine have developed in a dense closed canopy and they are not tl1e rough open-grown tree often found in poorly stocked areas. Soils are developed from a stony glacial till capped with a loamy_ s~face soil indicating possible loe~s ongm. Such deep, moist, welldram_~ s?ils r~sult in excellent growing condibonmg (site quality) for trees thus accounting for the impressive tall trees witll large diameters and long clear holes. Many faculty members at Lakehead University have been actively involved in preserving this unique old-growth forest. !"fembers <;>n tl1e Advisory Committee mclude Will Carmean and Brian Moore from the School of Forestry, Azim Mallik from the Biology Department, and Bob Payne from Outdoor Recreation. The Advisory Committee will recommend policies and programs for tl1e Greenwood Lake Forest. Plans are to maintain the area as an undisturbed forest for research and educational purposes and research guidelines are being ~ev_eloped !or ecological, forestry and wildlife studies. The area also is available for educational purposes by university and high school students and for visits by conservation groups. Recognition of the Greenwood Lake Forest is part of an old-growth now being developed by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Such a policy will require studies to inventory remaining oldgrowth forests in Ontario as well as research leading to a better understanding of tlle diverse character and multiply values associated witll old-growth fores_ts. Funding for such studies may be proV1ded and may already be available through Forestry Canada and NODA (Northern Ontario Development Agreement). Accordingly the Advisory Committee encourages researchers at Lakehead University to actively seek research funding for studies at the Greenwood Lake White Pine Research and Education area. Contact Will Carmean for details about the area and about suggested research projects. Colleges and Universities Receive $30 Million to Help Renew Facilities Ontario postsecondary institutions wil~ receive $30 million to help with the mamtenance, repair and renovation of existing buildings. The funding will be al(O?ated to the institutions through tlle IIlllllstry's Facilities Renewal Fund. Funding will also help improve access to c~p~ ~acilities for people with disab1hnes and will help make campuses safer for everyone. Lakehead University has received a grant of$404 700. Each ins~tution determines which 'campus pr?J~ts are to receive funding. The Mtrustry of Colleges and Universities reviews the proposed projects to ensure tl1at they meet the eligibility criteria ~ef~re ~pproving funding from each mstttut1on's allocation. Decisions witll respect to major capital projects will be made in coming weeks. JV!nners ofthe 1992 Helena Raitt Contest: Left lo Right: (Judges) Mrs. Marie-Noelle Rmne and P_rof Alain Nabarra; Sameena Black, FWCJ-2nd Prize; Paula Haapanen, H<:171marsk1old-Hon. Mention; Teemu Tynjala, Hammarskjold-1st Prize; Marko Hakkola H1/lcrest & PAC/-2n1 Prize. Missing: Kathyrn Nelson, Hillcrest-Hon. Mention. The ' contest was foun~ed m 1961 by Mr. G.B. MacGuillivray, then editor ofthe Chronicle Jo~rnal, named m honour ofMacGuillivray's fom1er French teach at PACI, Mrs. Helena Ralfl. Th_e purpose ofthe contest is to recognize the achievements ofGrade / 2/0AC students m the area oflanguage learning and is sponsored by the Dept. ofLanguages. Page 10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - J u n e l 9 9 2 �From AUCC Notes Helping students belong A number of Canadian universities r'{e introducing courses and educational v iaterials to combat high drop-out rates and help incoming students have a more successful academic career. ''There is a growing feeling that the weeding out that is going on (in university classrooms) is not a reliable indicator of academic ability," says Murdith McLean, the warden of St. John's College at the University of Manitoba. Thjs fall U of M will introduce a course designed to help students adjust to life at university. Class sections are . intentionally small (no more than 25 students) and topics of study range from oral and written communications to information about the structure of postsecondary institutions and an exploration of lifestyle choices. One goal of the two-year pilot is to measure whether drop-out rates decrease among students who attend the new course. The University of Prince Edward Island embarked on a similar introductory university course six years ago and administrators there have gathered some telling statistics. About 84 per cent of the students who at1end its "University .,-LOO" preparation course return to second \.__ ~ar, compared to 59 per cent of students in the university's general populations. " Only a tiny portion of students fail academically. Most leave because they don' t feel part of the university community," says UPEI history professor Andrew Robb, a faculty member who helped design the program. Today the course has twice as many applicants as spaces available. At Manitoba, Dr. McLean agrees that many students who leave university feel like they don' t belong. In an attrition study carried out by the school, 90 per cent of the students who quit university reached the decision after talking to a friend. Less than 15 per cent spoke to anyone at the university about their decision, he says. Other universities have also started to prepare students for the leap from high school to university before they arrive for classes in the fall. The University of Guelph Counselling and Student Resource Centre has designed seven worksheets for school students, teachers and parents that explore the transition, "YS centre director Andre Auger. ( .i.iversity liaison officers have introduced the worksheets to Ontario high school students during recruiting visits this spring. From COU Campus Safety Video For Women A video that will help educate people about campus safety for women has been released by the Council of Ontario Universities' Committee on the Status of Women. Safer for Women... Safer for Everyone is the second project of its kind in addition to last year's Women's Campus Safety Audit Guide that has been used by campuses across Ontario. "Safety for women is becoming an extremely important issue on campuses and elsewhere," said Dr. Laura Selleck, COU's staff advisor to the Committee. The video was designed to help train participants who will be using the safety audit to conduct a can1pus audit; however, the video may also be shown to other groups, such as students in residence or employee groups, to raise consciousness of the issue. The video may also be a useful tool for other • institutions where accessibility during the day and night make safety a concern. One copy of the video has been sent to the executive head of each college and university in Ontario. Additional copies of the Women's Campus Safety Guide or Safer for Women... Safer for Everyone are available from the Council of Ontario Universities. Last Writes by Katherine Shedden On the Myers Briggs Personality type indicator I'm rated an ENFP. So what, you say? Well, basically, ENFP's are somewhat chaotic types whose feet don't often touch the ground. Our extroverted natures thrive on knowing what' s going on. In the past month, I suffered constantly from being the last person on campus to know what was happening and felt I should tum in my Information Officer badge. Did you know e that Dr. Sam Shaw was living in the Bora Laskin Building doing lots of exciting things with Contact North? (!j that Macleans is doing another university rating? Apparently this time they will divide institutions into three categories. My theory is that they will then have triple the chance of getting hate mail. e that big Norm (Lavoie) is back from his sabbatical in Florida and ''ready to rip"? e that Tom Stevens left for Moscow to complete his PhD? Okay, but did you know that Moscow was in Idaho? 6) that approximately 300 First Nations people will start arriving on campus next week to begin Native language programs? e that the other half of residence will From MCU be occupied by 90 high school students Sight Impaired Students Services from Thunder Bay and northwestern Task Force Ontario attending the 4-week Science MCU Minister Richard Allen anand Technology Summer School? nounced the establishment of a Task e that you can learn Japanese on Force to study alternatives to printed campus this summer? materials for college and university e that Jim Smithers and his gang have students who are blind or have low made it to Cumberland House, vision. Saskatchewan ahead of schedule and are The creation of the Task Force was coping with lousy weather ''by starting prompted by the desire to improve the each day about 4 am wearing everytlung effectiveness of the current system of providing transcription services for blind we brought?" '1> that Bruce Muirhead and Randy and partially-sighted students attending Nelson are again staring at final drafts of postsecondary institutions. Colleges and universities this year will new books? e that Gordon Keeler, son of Werden receive more than $10 million to support Keeler in Physics, is this year's Presithe needs of students with disabilities. dential Scholar? The Task Force will review the e that Betty Coates is the new current delivery of services and recomPresident of the Alumni Association and mend better approaches to providing when her youngest daughter completes services to blind and partially-sighted one course, all four Coates "children" students based on cost, quality and and their mother will be alumni? timeliness of the finished product. e that our own Bookstore now has one Attention will also focus on ways cooperation between colleges and universi- of the best magazine selections in town? e that with the encouragement of Bob ties might lead to improved delivery of Welsh I finally knocked off my BEd? services. I wonder ifl can use BA, BEd, The Task Force will forward a report ENFP? to the Minister by the end of June 1993. Junel992 - - - -- - - - - -- - -- - - - AGORA - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - Page 11 �Campus Calendar n e Alumni A.sodotion o[ Lakeheod Uni--.,,,,.ity proudly presents their a nnua l ALUMNI MIXED i. GOLF To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Offfice at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002. Deadline for the September Agora is September 4, 1992. 11 ,: Tournament r... n0n-qoll,., al,o • a fun lime The Chancellor Paterson Library Hours sponsored by Conclal ~ and Summer Session - June 29 to August 13 Monday - Thursday - 8:00am to 10:30pm Friday- 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday -1:00 pm to 9:00 pm TRIMARK MUTUAi... FUNDS Sunday, July 19, 1992 a l the nunder Bay C ountry C lub Thunder Bay Art Gallery $35.00/- (ln<lud.. 'i...., f..., and BBQ Sul'f"") 12,30 pm [);,..fie,,, a nd M"'I ~w• Trom lcOO pm T,. Off Time - S holqun Slo.l Until Sunday, July 5 PIMAATISIWIN: QUILTS BY ALICE OLSEN WILLIAMS Organized by TBAG Friday, June 19 to Sunday, July 19 REGIONAL ARTISTS SERIES Works by Ahmoo Angeconeb, Damon Dowbak, Janet Anderson, Stacey Saukko, Libby Weir and Mark Nisenholt. Friday, June 26 to Sunday, August 9 OIV A TOIKKA GLASS Organized by The Finnish Glass Museum, Riihimaki, and the Embassy of Finland, Ottawa. Circulated by the Heritage Policy Branch of Department of Communications, Government of Canada. P,,,,. Wednesday, 12 Summer Term classes end Thursday/Friday, 13/14 Summers Session examinations Monday, 24 Sunday, 28 Monday, 29 Summer Session full courses and halfcourses commence Monday, 7 LABOUR DAY UNNERSITY CLOSED Tuesday/Friday, 8/11 Student Orientation and Registration Week Monday, 14 Gasses start Wednesday, 1 CANADA DAY UNIVERSITY CLOSED N umn,, Stoff. Fornlt~ ond F.;,nJ, Monday, 3 CMCHOLIDAY UNNERSITY CLOSED Final date for submission of Summer Session examination results LU Family Picnic 11:00 - 5:00 Outside the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse Refreshments provided by Versa Foods. Contact Norma or Joan at the Switchboard for further information. r· Op,,, looll Agorl\. 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N ~ Q ~, .~cc-- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.9 No.6 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains pictures from convocation, a report from the President, and an article announcing the music and visual art building is open. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992-06 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Convocation Convocation 1992 Lakehead Lakehead University Music Music and Visual Arts Building President Rosehart President's Message Visual Art