45 10 591 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/5a54806d7021e6d024b9f046a74fe263.pdf 81b878706a4b7ba8dcafc543ed52b001 PDF Text Text November/December 2001 A Newsletter for Faculty and Staff 2001/02 Enrolment Figures by Frances Harding, Coordinator, Publications While the figures aren't final - and won't be until the official report is completed and submitted to the Ministry of Training, Collleges and Universities Lakehead now has a clear picture of how many students enrolled for the 2001/02 academic year. Preliminary numbers as of November 1st show the total count to be 6, 195 full-time and part-time students. "Coincidentally it's the same number as last year, but the mix has changed," says Kerrie-Lee Clarke, Lakehead's director of institutional analysis and government relations. This year Lakehead has 4,91 O full-time students (compared to 4,952 last year) and 1,285 part-time students (compared to 1,243 last year). One concern is that Lakehead has experienced a drop of approximately 200 students in its first-year intake. Clarke attributes this to the fact that several universities in southern Ontario substantially increased their intake of first-year students this September. "This has had a detrimental effect on Lakehead because approximately half of our students come from outside Northwestern Ontario especially from in and around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)," she says. In reviewing overall enrolment figures for 2001/02, Clarke points to both short-term and long-term trends, noting that enrolment in the Social Sciences and Humanities was down by 11 %. That's a decrease of 11 O students and a considerable decrease of 461 students (34. 1%) over five years. continued on page 11 No. I for Value Added Mac/ean's 2001 university rankings issue is out and Lakehead University placed 13'h out of 21 universities in the Primarily Undergraduate category and number one in Canada for valueadded. Maclean's magazine has indicated that the University offers an enriched environment for the undergrad and gets top marks for going the distance with their students. l'alue-added measures the entering average of students and two measures of student achievement: the proportion who graduate and the number of students receiving national awards. Maclean's magazine has prepared an annual ranking of the undergraduate experience at Canadian universities since 1990. It ranks Canadian universities into one of three peer groups - Medical/Ooctoral, Comprehensive, and Primarily Undergraduate. Lakehead University is evaluated in the Primarily Undergraduate category based on factors within six broad categories including student body, classes, faculty, finances, library and reputation. Lakehead University improved in 12 categories, stayed the same in four categories and placed overall in the 13'• position. -- Nancy Angus, Coordinator, Communications and Public Affairs Lakehead U NI VE R S I TY �Lakehead 2 UNIVERSITY From the President's Desk that has suffered our level of underfunding and hence inequity over the past decade. With full funding for our students over that period, Lakehead would have had an additional $63 million to prevent the accumulation of deficit budgets and our current outstanding debt of almost $5 million. We would not have had to eliminate most elective classes, deferred dealing with the physical infrastructure, and operated on comparatively one of the leanest faculty, staff and administration complements in the system. by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert President Perhaps the best news in the Mac/ean's universities issue this year is Lakehead's first place status in the value-added category. This clearly places us as the top university in Canada in terms of successfully supporting and graduating students. We also know from the province's key performance indicators that our graduates do as well or better than those from the other Ontario universities in the job market. In addition, we have personal testimonials and strong anecdotal information that demonstrate that our students are better prepared for graduate studies. All this has been accomplished in a severelyunderfunded environment, but it is unlikely to be sustained without recognition by the province that we can no longer accommodate cutbacks and maintain the quality of education that has been the trademark of Lakehead. There is no other university in Ontario I believe we have made significant progress at Lakehead in recent years, but the trajectory can be reversed easily without equitable funding. While we continue to pursue a four-year campus of the Northern Medical School for Lakehead, there is little question that our number one priority is to obtain equitable funding for our students. Consider that our students are funded this year at 77% of the provincial average and to balance our budget next year will require a 5% cut in expenses. The government has used the argument that institutions like Lakehead and Nipissing chose to grow their student numbers, so why should they be reimbursed for students already in the system. It was a requirement of the current funding system that a university grow above its funded corridor before it could ask for a ceiling or corridor adjustment. Now that the government has decided to fully fund new growth in the system and appears reluctant to deal with past growth, it means we are truly caught in a dilemma. There is no way we can reduce student numbers because by removing unfunded students, our enrolment would decline and we would not be eligible for the growth funding. The inequity that results means that a student in Biology or a student in English (different BIU weights) at Lakehead generates less grant value than similar students at most other Ontario universities. This is a fair funding issue not dissimilar to the rationale that prompted the Fair Funding Grants that were implemented in 1998 to correct the earlier historic funding inequities. We will continue to press this issue with government despite the tight provincial budgetary situation as it is critical to our institutional welfare and ability to meet the demands that exist now and will come as a result of the double cohort. The construction of the Advanced Technology and Academic Centre remains on schedule. Cranes are on site and the superstructure should start to become noticeable. Most universities are dealing with similar fund-raising challenges on their SuperBuild projects. The economic recession and the intense competition for private sector dollars means that many universities will have to seek bridge funding to close the gap between costs and dollars raised. We will be no exception. Finally, I must admit it is gratifying to see the Maclean's ranking more in line with the value of this institution. The methodology used does not adequately measure quality despite the magazine's claims, but our progress in their input measures at least is more consistent with the positive attributes of Lakehead that are more accurately reflected by outcomes factors. We should all be proud that our university is first in Canada in just such a measure - the value added performance. AGORA - November/December 2001 �Lakehead 3 UN I VfRSITY Welcome New Board Members Lakehead University Is pleased to announce the new members of the Board of Governors for 2001/2002: Shawn Cooper Enrolled in the one-year Bachelor of Education program at Lakehead University, Cooper is studying with the goal of teachi!lg biology and chemistry. After graduating with an Honours Specialized Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Science at the University of Guelph (where he was the recipient of the President's Scholarship), Cooper was employed as the spokesperson for the Central Student Association (Student Union president) while serving on the University of Guelph Board of Governors. George Davies George Davies is the president of Acres Management Consulting, a professional services firm based in southern Ontario. Focusing on electricity restructuring, telecommunications planning and assisting investors in the purchase and sale of utility assets, Davies has held a variety of senior management positions in both the public and private sectors. Most recently, he was president and CEO of Hagler Bailly Canada and senior vice-president of PHB Hagler Bailly (U.S.), an international management and economic consulting firm responsible for advising the Ontario government on electricity restructuring. Davies has held deputy minister positions for the Government of Ontario, first with Energy and subsequently with Transportation and was a member of the board of directors of Ontario Hydro and Suncor, and chair of the Board of the Ontario Energy Corporation. He is an economist with an undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto and an MA in Economic Development from the University of Sussex (UK). Ron Dysievick Ron Dysievick is the general manager with Bombardier Inc. in Thunder Bay. A graduate of Westgate Collegiate and Ryerson Polytechnic, Dysievick has taken a variety of courses at Lakehead through Part-time Studies and Distance Education. In 1971, he began his career with Can Car Thunder Bay as a foreman and technician and when he left in 1988, he held the position of director of manufacturing. After a nine-year stay in Kingston as the general manager of CCKW UTDC Inc., Dysievick returned to his home town to become general manager of Bombardier Inc. Dr. Tom Dunk A Lakehead University faculty member, Thomas Dunk has been appointed as a representative of Senate on the Board of Governors. Dunk is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Sociology. His research interests include working class history and culture, vocationalism and training, and the social influences on environmental controversies. Dunk is the author of various publications including It's a Working Man's Town: Male Working Class Culture in Northwestern Ontario. He received his BA from the University of Alberta and his MA and PhD in anthropology from McGill University. Greg Seiveright in Political Science ( 1970) from Lakehead. After working at Lakehead University from 1970 to 1973, Wallace returned to university and completed a master's degree in Business Administration at the University of Western Ontario. He is a past Board member of the Canadian International Grains Institute and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. ... Paul A. Gordon of Rossport, Ontario was reelected for a second term as the chair of the Lakehead University Board of Governors. A member of the Board of Governors since 1991, Gordon was raised and educated in Thunder Bay. He graduated from Queen's University Law School and was called to the Bar of the Province of Ontario with Honours in 1972. He has practiced law in Thunder Bay and currently is the sole practitioner with Paul A. Gordon Law Office in Rossport. He is a founding member and past director of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and is currently on contract with the Ministry of the Attorney General as parttime crown attorney and the Ministry of Natural Resources as agent and prosecutor in the district. Jean Morrisson Book Signing Greg Seiveright is enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program. A graduate of Lakehead, Seiveright received an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation and Bachelor of Arts in History. He was vicepresident of Student Issues with the Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) in 1999-2000 and was awarded the Poulin Award that year. Seiveright has been a house president, president of the Residence Council, a residence assistant, a member of Senate, First Response and the Foot Patrol, and active with the Outdoor Recreation Students' Society. Dennis Wallace Dennis Wallace is president of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency in Moncton, New Brunswick. Prior to his current position, Wallace was associate deputy minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development in the Government of Canada and assistant deputy minister, Veterans Services, Department of Veterans Affairs. Wallace has substantial knowledge of regional development, having served as assistant deputy minister, Western Economic Diversification Canada during the years 1988 to 1992. He holds a Business Diploma (1969) and a Bachelor of Arts degree AGORA - November/December 2001 Jean Morrison was on campus last month signing copies of her new book Superior Rendezvous-Place : Fort William in the Canadian Fur Trade. Morrison is one of the first graduates of Lakehead's masters program in history and for 15 years served as historian at Old Fort William. With her is Dr. Willard Carmean, Professor Emeritus of Forestry. �Lakehead _ _ __ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ __ __ _ __ 4 UNIV f RSI T Y WHAT'S HAPPENING @ THE LIBRARY. .. Check out "ERes,, Electronic Reserves/Exams now Available through the Library Web Page (http://library.lakeheadu.ca Click on Electronic Reserves) It is now possible for faculty to have non-copyrighted material placed on "Electronic Reserve" through The Chancellor Paterson Library's Circulation Desk. Through this new service, a faculty course page is created and material is electronically added to the course page. All non-copyrighted materials that are submitted will be scanned and placed on a course page as a PDF document. Upon faculty request a course page can be password protected. Access to ERes is possible from on campus as well as off campus through the Library Proxy Service. Access to the Profiles is available through Industry Canada's Strategis, Canada's Business Information Site at http:// strategis.ic.gc.ca/cgi- bin/sc mangb/contact/sbp/sbp.cgi For more information or to arrange a demonstration, contact Linda Mitchell, Government Documents Librarian at extension 8072 or e-mail linda.mitchell@lakeheadu.ca Don't forget to check the Library's web page at http:// library.lakeheadu.ca for many new and exciting resources! -- Gisella Scalese, Orientation/Continuing Education Weyerhaeuser Donates $100,000 The Library has also scanned approximately 1,200 past examinations and placed these examinations in ERes. These can be searched by department only. The Library cannot place copyrighted materials such as journal articles and chapters from books on ERes. These will continue to be available as hardcopy reserves at the Library's Circulation Desk. To submit materials to be placed on electronic reserve the Circulation Desk requires one copy of all material in hardcopy format and, if possible, also in electronic format (floppy disc or as an e-mail attachment). For more information contact the Circulation Desk at extension 8225 or e-mail frank.sebesta@lakeheadu.ca Small Business Profiles Now Available on the Internet and on CD-ROM It is now possible to access Statistics Canada's newest edition of Small Business Profiles (including 1993, 1995 and 1997) on the Internet and on CD-ROM in The Chancellor Paterson Library. This is an excellent resource designed to provide information for the development of business plans and to help new and established firms determine their standing within industry averages. The Small Business Profiles provide detailed financial and employment data on small businesses by industry for Canada, the provinces and territories. The Profiles includes data on gross operating revenue, selected expenses, net profit/loss, employment, balance sheet items and financial ratios from unincorporated and incorporated businesses operating in Canada. (l-r} Moe Ktytor, Henri Saliba, Gary Locker, Richard Lyons, Fred Gilbert, Norm Bush Weyerhaeuser Company Limited demonstrated their support for the Native Access Program for Engineering at Lakehead University with a special donation to the program. At a ceremony on November 9 involving students, staff and faculty, Norm Bush, VP of Weyerhaeuser Ontario Operations, presented a cheque for $100,000 to NAPE Founder and Executive Director Dr. Gary Locker and Dean of Engineering Dr. Henri Saliba. NAPE, a unique partnership between the corporate sector, the Aboriginal community and Lakehead University, has resulted in a sustained enrolment of over 40 Aboriginal men and women studying technology and engineering in the Faculty of Engineering. AGORA - November/December 2001 -- Nancy Angus �Lakehead 5 UN IV ER S I T Y Award-winning Civil Engineering Students The People's Potato I Lakehead students Jason Lane, Tara Law and Kimberly Station were selected first prize winners in the 2001 Canadian Geotechnical Society Undergraduate Report Competitions for their paper entitled Determination of the shear strength of an unsaturated clay tiff using conventional direct shear testing equipment, while John Lobbezoo was selected second prize winner in the Society's 2001 Undergraduate Thesis Competition for his paper entitled A simplified function for estimating the coeffiecient of permeability of unsaturated soils. All of the students received cash prizes, a year's membership with the Canadian Geotechnical Society and free registration at the Canadian Geotechnical Conference held in Calgary in September. Both projects were supervised by Or. Sai Vanapalli, an assistant professor of civil engineering. Executive Assistant to the President Bev Bicknell has accepted the position of executive assistant to the president effective October 1, 2001. Bicknell has been with the University since 1989 as a project assistant in Parttime Studies & Distance Education (1989-90) and as a human resources officer (1990-2001 ). Midnight Housekeeping Foreman Physical Plant has announced that Jim Squier is the new midnight housekeeping foreman. This change will facilitate improv~ments to the cleaning standards, provide training and improve the safe work practices of Housekeeping operations. Squier may be reached by telephone at 343-8968, e-mail Jim.Squier@lakeheadu.ca A new LUSU initiative to provide hot lunches once a week to students in need was featured on CBC Radio's Ontario Today in October. Host Dave Stephens interviewed LUSU President Jeremy Salter about the pilot program. According to Salter, about 22 students each week have been accessing the vegan meals - potato, rice and vegetable dishes prepared by volunteers in The Outpost. "If times get rough," Salter said, "we want students to know we are here for them." The next day, Stephens read an e-mail message from Evelina Pan, president of the Thunder Bay and District Labour Council, who wrote in to say, "ft is so reassuring to know there are caring, compassionate, conscientious and articulate young people like Jeremy in leadership positions, raising people's consciousness while meeting their basic needs." The meals are served in UC-0017 between 11 :30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. -- F. Harding Norma Jean Newbold Volunteer Spirit Bursary The Norma Jean Newbold Volunteer Spirit Bursary, named after Newbold who was a member of the Residence Life team for 11 years and is now living in Lindsay, Ontario, was launched this fall during the 10th Annual Volunteer Fair. The bursary was established by the Residence Council and will be awarded annually to a Lakehead student in financial need who demonstrates, through his or her volunteer example, involvement and leadership in the University and the Thunder Bay community. Residence Programmer Billi Jo Cox can be contacted at 3467947 for more information. In Support of our American Friends Facilities Supervisor Bill Keeler says the Department of Athletics has donated $508.50 to the Twin Towers Orphans Fund, a registered charity to assist children who lost parents in the collapse of the World Trade Centre. The gift represents 50% of the admissions to the Men's and Women's Basketball games held on campus November 2 and 3 against teams from Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Michigan. AGORA -- November/December 2001 �Lakehead 6 UNIVERSITY Viewpoint Since 9/11: The Imposition of Transparency by Dr. Gary Genosko, Assistant Professor, Sociology Canada's response to the global trauma produced by the events of 9/11 is currently taking the form of legislation as the Liberal government hurries Bill C-36 through committee to the House. Bill C-36, or the proposed "Anti-Terrorism Act," is essentially a complex set of amendments of many existing acts - the Criminal Code, Official Secrets Act, Evidence Act, Charities Registration Act, Proceeds of Crime Act, National Defense Act, and 11 others. The overall intent of the Act is to render transparent individuals and groups in Canada. The larger context of this Act is the maturation, undoubtedly accelerated by the events of 9/11 , of the information society into a society of surveillance. Although the flash points of the amendment of the Criminal Code providing for preventative arrest for 72 hours and the imposition of supervisory conditions on suspects, as well as the government's refusal of a sunset clause have garnered most political and media attention, I want to investigate three further dimensions of the Act under what I call the imposition of transparency that is characteristic of our society of surveillance. Transparency not only renders individuals and groups visible, opening them to inspection and minute scrutiny, but negatively evaluates what is obscure, unfamiliar, and unpredictable. What are the implications for Canadian society of this imposition of transparency, this rooting out of all that is hidden and potentially dangerous? A major figure of 2oth century sociological theory, Georg Simmel, once remarked in the course of his study of the sociological significance of secrecy that "although the secret has no immediate connection with evil, evil has an immediate connection with secrecy." In times of terror the need for greater transparency taints all secrecy with evil, and secrecy then becomes the sole prerogative of government. The idea of imposing transparency has many dimensions. The first is philosophical. Bill C-36 asks us to know ourselves and others in a new way in relation to the struggle against terrorism. What is at stake is not a utopia of the pure selfunderstanding of reason, but a call for accountability and assumption of responsibility that entails the removal of all vague and opaque obstacles, that one has nothing to hide, no secrets, about one's relationship with terrorist activities or organizations. And if we are not prepared to undertake this self-interrogation and disclosure, the government has given itself the right to look into these matters for us. The Solicitor General will compile a controversial list of terrorist entities. While the list will be subject to review after two years, it allows for freezing the money, property, and other assets, arrest of those facilitating terrorist activities, even alleged to have committed a terrorism offense, on the list. All Canadians are requested under the Act to disclose to the RCMP and/or CSIS any information they possess about property transactions engaged in by anyone on the list. In this work we are all security agents working in concert for the government of Canada. This is a chilling "list" in the tradition of McCarthyism. The second dimension allows the government of Canada to exercise a self-assigned monopoly over secrecy by overriding the Access to Information and Privacy Acts. In the AntiTerrorism Act the Minister of Justice may at any time personally issue a certificate that prohibits the disclosure of information for the purpose of protecting international relations, national defense or security. Similarly, under the terms of the Act, the Minister of Revenue may revoke the registration of any charity if intelligence reports suggest that it is directly or indirectly tied to terrorist activities. All privacy protection legislation covering public and private sectors that functions on the basis of enabling individuals to access information has exceptions if the information sought impinges upon police investigations. Here, the Ministers and the Solicitor General may personally intervene in the application process and deny the release of information on security grounds. In his response to this provision, Canada's Privacy Commissioner, George Radwanski, pointed out that the Privacy Act would be effectively disabled and the Commissioner's work neutralized to the extent that he could not ask for the decision to be reviewed. Additionally, the AntiTerrorism Act runs together the individual's right to information and the administrative right to access governmental information, which is normally suspended in times of war, but is treated as if Canada were in a permanent state of war. This is where the need for a "sunset clause" becomes acute. AGORA - November/December 2001 �Lakehead 7 U NI VERSITY communications and national security interests, against terrorist attacks. Privacy can be protected only if it is violated; the very idea of privacy is relativized. Indeed, amendments to the Criminal Code provide for new and improved investigative tools, especially electronic means such as wire taps and e-mail intercepts in a way that respects the privacy of Canadians. Likewise, in the same spirit, changes to the Evidence Act would protect against the disclosure of information that might jeopardize intelligence operations by the introduction of a new trial procedure, while allegedly guaranteeing fairness and openness in the courts. The third dimension is embedded in the domain of dataveillance (computerized surveillance) gathering. The Proceeds of Crime (money laundering) Act authorizes the Financial Transactions and Reports and Analysis Centre to monitor and investigate suspicious financial transactions on the grounds that they constitute security threats, and under the Criminal Code, DNA sample warrants may be issued for those convicted of terrorist offences and the samples stored in the DNA DataBank. Here we have two classic examples of surveillance and function creep. The former entails that the monitoring of financial transactions involving suspicious sums and entities will eventually become business as usual. The latter w~II come to be used for other purposes once it is augmented by other markers such as ethnicity, gender, intelligence, psychiatric assessment, and other characteristics pertinent to the construction of abstract profiles and the persecution of those who match them. Gary Genosko Transparency not only renders individuals and groups visible, opening them to inspection and minute scrutiny, but negatively evaluates what is obscure, unfamiliar, and unpredictable The only explicit recognition of the secondary effects of the extraordinary security and surveillance measures in the Act is an increase in the severity of sentences for hate crimes, with a focus on prosecuting those who use telecommunications and Internet media, through amendments to the Canada Human Rights Act and Criminal Code. We need to listen carefully to the "double speak" of contradictory claims in the Act. It flags the "sophisticated and trans-border nature" of terrorism and thus permits the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) to acquire and use information from the global information infrastructure for the purpose of providing foreign intelligence. This is undertaken by intercepting private communications, while gathering foreign intelligence abroad, in order to protect the privacy of individual Canadians and institutions, especially The question of whether the imposition of transparency creates a spin-off endemic form of terror equal in the long term to the external threat is the most important question raised by the Act. By imposing a generalized need for invasive inspection, the Act makes neither neutral nor benign demands on Canadians. The need for secrecy beyond government prerogative has been redefined as a sign of inscrutability, and is therefore highly suspicious. The authors of our Anti-Terrorism Act take pains to reflect the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and acknowledge and protect disruptions caused by lawful advocacy, protest or work stoppages. Still, many questions persist about who may be frozen in the floodlights. By imposing transparency, privacy has, in short, like the personal, become intensely political. .,..,. AGORA - November/December 2001 �Lakehead 8 UN IVER SI T Y New Faculty Profiles The first of a series of articles introducing Lakehead's newest faculty members by Marla Tomlinson, Writer and Researcher, Office of Communications Dr. Sonja Grover Dr. Michel Bedard Associate Professor, Education Assistant Professor, Psychology Courses: Courses: Educational Psych~logy Statistical Methods for Behavioural Research; Social Development Across the Life Span Background: PhD from the University of Toronto/ OISE in Applied Psychology (Educational Psychology) Why Lakehead? "I was impressed with the National Centre of Excellence for Children with Special Needs headquartered at Lakehead University and the possibility of working with the Centre. I was also impressed with the Faculty of Education at Lakehead and the excellent research opportunities and supportive environment the Faculty of Education and Lakehead University overall has to offer." Teaching/Research Goals: "My research program deals with psychological and legal issues respecting children's rights. I'm busy writing a book on the impact of the Charter on children's rights in Canada. I'm also hoping to receive some external funding for empirical research concerning mediation counselling in the schools with students considered major behavior problems at school. The counselling will include the students, their families as well as school officials. As far as teaching is concerned, my goal is to inspire my students not only to be competent teachers, but also more compassionate teachers who can advocate effectively for their students." Background: Two degrees in Psychology, a BA from Concordia and a MSC from McMaster; a PhD in Health Studies and Gerontology from University of Waterloo Why Lakehead? "I came to Lakehead University because there was a good balance here between academic and research opportunities and quality of life. This is important as I'm raising two children here and I want them to have a good life." Teaching/Research Goals: "For teaching, I want my students to learn more and develop critical thinking. For research, I work with older adults and ways to maximize quality later in life." Professor Pat Sevean Assistant Professor, Nursing Courses: Lifespan Wellness Assessment; Care of the Ill Client Background: Graduated from the Lakehead Regional School of Nursing; Received BScN from Lakehead University; MA in Nursing from the College of Saint Scholastica in Minnesota; MEd from Lakehead University; Doctoral Candidate at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto Why Lakehead? "I taught previously in the Confederation College nursing program prior to becoming the director of patient care at the Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. I always wanted to return to "my fi rst love" teaching, and at Lakehead the nursing program is very progressive with distance and Web-based education, and the possibility of a masters program being developed." Teaching/Research Goals: "My research interests include Oncology (Cancer Care), Primary Health Care, Evidence-based Health Care, as well as evaluative methods to determine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of teaching programs." Dr. Anthony Lariviere Assistant Professor, Philosophy Courses: Introduction to Philosophical Thought; Environmental Ethics; The Origins of Modern Thought Social and Political Philosophy r --- Background: BA from The University of Western Ontario ; MA from McGill ; PhD from Western Why Lakehead? "Lakehead offered the best opportunities:• Research/ Teaching Goals: "Currently, I'm working on a book on the development of the scientific method in the 17th century. For teaching , I want to turn out wellrounded liberal arts students." AGORA - November/December 2001 �Lakehead 9 U NI V ERS I TY Professor Danny Leung Assistant Professor, Economics Courses: Money and Banking; Macroeconomics; Microeconomics II; Econometrics II; International Trade Background: MA in Economics from the University of Saskatchewan; PhD in Economics from The University of Western Ontario (expected Dec. 2001} Why Lakehead? "I chose to come to Lakehead because it offered both the resources necessary for quality research and a friendly work environment where relationships between colleagues and students are much closer. The city of Thunder Bay also appealed to me because it has similar small city qualities to my home town." Teaching/Research Goals: "In the short term, I plan to pursue research related to my PhD thesis. More specifically, I plan to investigate the impact of the rise in self-employment on the innovation process in Canada and the United States:• Dr. Peter Hollings Assistant Professor, Geology Courses: Environmental Geology Background: Undergraduate at University of London, England; PhD at University of Saskatchewan; Background specializing in Igneous petrology; NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Centre for Ore Deposit Research, Hobart, Australia, working on the origins of the world's largest copper porphyry deposits in Chile. Why Lakehead? ''The proximity to the Canadian Shield offers an excellent opportunity to conduct research on the origins of the Archean terranes. In addition, my wife and I like the lifestyle available in Thunder Bay. The opportunity for my wife to work with colleagues in the Department of Anthropology was also a positive factor." Teaching/Research Goals: "My principal research goals are to continue applying geochemical techniques to the investigation of mineral deposit genesis both in South America and Canada. I hope to further develop the environmental geology program here at Lakehead while continuing to provide instruction in the core areas of geology." Dr. Connie Russell Assistant Professor, Education Courses: Outdoor Education Critical Pedagogy Background: BA (Psychology and Animal Behaviour} and MES (Environmental Studies} from York University; PhD (Education} from OISE. Why Lakehead? "I came to Lakehead because of the emphasis on and support for outdoor education here. For example, outdoor education is identified in the Faculty of Education's Strategic Plan. As well, there are many kindred spirits in the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism so there are opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration here. " AGORA - November/December 2001 Teaching/Research Goals: "I came to academia looking for ways that environmental justice and social justice can be achieved together. This desire certainly informs both the content and pedagogical approach in my courses as well as my research in such areas as interdisciplinary programs in secondary schools, academic/community collaboration, critical environmental education, ecofeminism, human/animal relations, and the study of the educational potential and pitfalls of ecotourist ventures such as whalewatching." Dr. Tim O'Connell Assistant Professor, Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism Courses: Outdoor Skills and Theory I; Programming and Evaluation Group Dynamics in Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism Background: PhD at New York University; Masters at University of Minnesota; Bachelors degree at the State University of New York College at Cortland Why Lakehead? "I found that the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism was excellent. The students, faculty and staff at Lakehead are extremely impressive and the surroundings are astonishing." Teaching/Research Goals: "My main goal is to help students make a link between theory and practice. I want the students that I teach lo succeed and my goal is to help them achieve their own goals. In research, my interests are the social-psychology of outdoor recreation, and outdoor skills and leadership development." �Lakehead 10 UN IV E RS ITY Welcome New Faculty & Staff FACULTY Dr. Carney D. Matheson •· Assistant Professor, Department of AnthropologyEconomics; Dr. Graham Passmore •• Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education; Dr. JoAnne Zamparo •· Associate Professor, Department of Social Work Correction: In the last issue the Agora, Dr. EI-Ocla, an Assistant Professof in Computer Science, was incorrectly listed as a Lecturer. STAFF Steven Sarazin •· Assistant Tree Improvement Specialist, Faculty of Forestry (OTIB) Susan Burton •· International Student Coordinator, International Activities Renee Praymak •• Ancient DNA Technician Carol Bold •• Coordinator of Community and Professional Development, Health Sciences North Frank Fabiano •· Manager of RezNet, CTRC Pat Lucas •· Administrative Assistant, CTRC/University Services Chris Coker •· DNA Database Manager, Anthropology (PaleoDNA Lab) John Guerard •· Business Development Officer, Office of Research Hanusia Tkaczyk •• Senior Counsellor, Health & Counselling Robbin McGillivray •· Manager of Security Marion Muldoon Marion Muldoon, a former employee of Lakehead University who worked as a Health and Safety Coordinator in Human Resources before retiring in 1991 , passed away on November 2, 2001, following a brief illness. "Marion was a friendly, sincere person who went out of her way to make people feel welcome and special," says Director of Human Resources Bill Bragnalo. "She was also very dedicated to making the workplace a safer place to be." During the 13 years she spent at Lakehead, Muldoon was instrumental in establishing the Resource Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. According to the Resource Centre's current director, Ina Chomyshyn, she was a "pioneer" in the whole field of occupational health and safety as well as a friend and a mentor for OHS professionals in Northwestern Ontario. Style Guidelines for the Web Guidelines for the development of "official" Lakehead University Web pages have been prepared by Multi Media Production Specialist Subby Szterszky working in conjunction with the Office of Communications. The Guidelines will be presented at the first of three seminars on Web page design and development scheduled for November 29, 2001, and then posted on the Lakehead Web site under "Communications/ Graphic Standards." The seminars are targeted for staff and faculty who wish to ensure their department's Web site is kept up-to-date. To register for the seminar, contact Norma Smith at 343-8522. Residence Phones Representatives from Nortel Networks and Bell Canada met with members of Residence Council on November 12 to discuss the problems students have been experiencing with the new phone system that was installed over the summer. Sal Carchidi -· Security Communications Officer Elaine Bell •• Research Assistant, Psychology Steve Fratpietro •· DNA Technician, Anthropology Department (Paleo-ONA Lab) In Memoriam The session was moderated by Grant Walsh, Lakehead's executive director of universi ty services, and included presentations by Bob Angell, director of Lakehead's Communications Technology Resource Centre, and Tom Hibbs, Corporate Accounts Manager with Nortel Networks. Tish LaVoie, former president ofthe Lakehead University Booster Club and a founding committee member of the CIAU Women's Basketball Championships held in Thunder Bay in 1995, 1997, 1998, and 1999, passed away on October 15, 2001. Tish was married to Dr. Norm LaVoie, a professor of kinesiology. She volunteered countless hours in support of Athletics and will be remembered for her quick wit and warm heart. During the meeting, the students were told the Bell/Lakehead/ Nortel partnership is committed to getting the phone system working properly by the end of December 2001. In recognition of the inconvenience caused by the phone system this fall, all students living in residence will receive a telephone calling card valued at $20 as well as a refund on their fall telecommunications charges. Bell Canada and Nortel Networks will be back on campus in January for a follow-up meeting with the students. Karen Ramsdale •• Secretary to the President Tish LaVoie AGORA - November/December 2001 �_ Lakehead 11 UN IV ERS ITY Enrolment continued from page 1 Science and Environmental Studies, Education, Social Work and Nursing were the bright spots. In Science and Environmental Studies, enrolment was up by 11.3% but down by 13% since 1997. In Education, enrolment was up by 10.5% mainly because of the increased support by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to cope with increased demand for teachers projected for the next few years. Nursing was up by 41 %, reversing a long-standing decline that was mainly due to government policies in health care. Social Work was up by 13.8%, but is still down by 16.7% from five years ago. All other sectors showed decreases: Business Administration down 8.8%; Engineering down 3.2%; Forestry down 22.5%; Kinesiology down 18.5%; Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism down 14.5%. THANK YOU FACULTY and STAFF Lakehead University thanks all Faculty and Staff who have generously donated to the Philanthropy Fund. Your philanthropic support has in many ways benefited Lakehead University and our surrounding community. The 2001-2002 Campaign is now underway! Please show your support by making a donation today. Donating is easy ... Simply fill out your pledge form and send it back to the Office of Development by November 22, 2001 in order to qualify for a 2001 tax credit. What can be done? "We know from our surveys of first-year students that a major factor in a student's decision to go to university is to prepare for a specific career or to get a good job," says Kerrie-Lee Clarke. "We have to help students make the connection with Lakehead and to promote our successes." For more information on how to make a donation please contact the Office of Development at 343-891 0. P.S. Make a donation and receive a special token of appreciation hand delivered to you! Vice-Provost (Student Affairs) Dr. Kimberly Barrett agrees and adds, "Lakehead graduates perform better than the provincial average in terms of employment. Students, staff and faculty must continue to make the case that Lakehead is an excellent institution with an impressive array of academic programs and that our graduates do very well." Barrett points out that Lakehead University is working toward adopting a more integrated approach to marketing. A new committee chaired by Dr. Kim Fedderson with representation from units across campus is currently looking at ways for Lakehead to be more strategic in its approach to student and faculty recruitment, development, alumni and community relations. :' United Way of Thunder Bot ~ ~ i· .. , 1L·i ,~,-J t, ;_\ "'·'- ____:,:.._..::---- / n¥o--• Additional Information Online: Lakehead University's Institutional Statistics Book http://www.lakeheadu.ca/-analysis/statsbookOO.pdf Lakehead University Ranking Increases Dramatically in Annual Maclean's Survey http://www.lakeheadu.ca/-eventswww/macleans2001.html Lakehead University Fourth in National Accountability Survey http://www.lakeheadu.ca/-eventswww/releases/ accountability.html President Fred Gilbert and Philanthropy Fund representative Vic Smith present a cheque to Thunder Bay United Way Campaign President, John Sims, and Northern Representative of United Ways of Ontario, Colin Bruce. This is the final payment for the pledge of $9,556.50 donated by faculty and staff for community organizations through the 2000 Philanthropy Fund. The 2001 Philanthropy Fund is currently underway. AGORA - November/December 2001 �_ Lakehead 12 UNIVE R SITY SPORTS WALL OF FAME Call for Nominations In June of 1996 the Lakehead University Sports Wall of Fame was established. It was started to honour those that have made outstanding contributions to Lakehead University Athletics. Each induction year there is the possibility of two athletes, one builder and one team that can be inducted in the Wall. 2001-2002 LUMINA CONCERT SERIES All concerts are held at 12:30 p.m. in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts Nov./Dec. 2001 Vol. 18, No.7 November 27 ISSN 0828-5225 Dylan Benson, percussion January 29 Ben Perrier, trombone; Joy Fahrenbruck, piano Editor, Agora Brandon University Trio March 19 Kim Erickson, voice Athlete - a University graduate who has achieved outstanding success as a competitor representing Lakehead University. Athlete nominees will not be considered until five years after graduation. Healther Morrison. piano For more information or a nomination form contact: Darlene Yakimoski (807) 343-8230 The Agora is published by the Office of Communications. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: February 12 The criteria are as follows: Team - a team which has achieved a high level of excellence in a given year may be considered eligible. Team nominees will not be considered until 10 years after the year of achievement. UNIVERSITY THUNDER B AY, ONTARIO, CANADA The next dinner is scheduled for the fall of 2002 and the committee is looking for nominations for consideration for induction into the Wall. If you feel that there is an individual or team that should be inducted please send your nominations to the Sports Wall of Fame Committee. Builder - may be either active or inactive at the time of their nomination; should have served Lakehead University as an executive or member of a support group, a coach, official, manager or administrator in their capacity for a period of at least four years (does not have to be consecutive) Lakehead Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Gillaume Tardif, violin; Mark Rudoff, cello Thunder Bay, ON P78 5E1 Judy Kehler Seibert, piano Telephone: (807) 343-8193 March 4 Fax: (807) 343-8075 Vancouver Chamber Choir E-mail:f ranees.harding@lakeheadu.ca St. Paul's United Church, 8 p.m. Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Office of Communications Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada P78 5E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 40062450 Photography: Peter Puna Printing: Lakehead Print Shop 15th Annual LUCC Family Holiday Party Sunday, December 16, 2001 1-4 p.m. Main Cafeteria Deadline for submissions for the next issue is Please register before Nov. 23 by contacting Patti Merriman 343-8614 CD Trojan Devel . & Alumni Affairs E-mail: darlene.yakimoski@lakeheadu.ca Nominations close January 31, 2002 AGORA - November/December 2001 January 1, 2002 � 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.18 No.7 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an announcement of the 2001-02 enrolment figures, an article on the new Board of Governors members, a welcome to new Faculty. 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 2001-11 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Board of Governors Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/c46c8bd287c68099101d89fbd3942a6a.pdf 0b1383eef0d97e9d1ee2c1ec0b023d41 PDF Text Text November 2000 A Newsletter for Faculty and Staff Centre of Excellence Awarded $3.5 Million Fall Convocation and Installation of Dr. Lorne G. Everett as Chancellor Lakehead to be the lead institution in a national Centre ofExcellence for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs Health Minister Allan Rock announced in early October that five Centres of Excellence for Children's Well-Being are to receive funding from the Government of Canada. Lakehead will hold a Fall Convocation on Saturday, November 4, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the Bora Laskin Auditorium at which time Dr. Lorne G. Everett will be installed as Lakehead's sixth chancellor. The degree of Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, will be conferred upon Jane Urquhart who will give the Convocation Address. Following the ceremonies, the chancellor welcomes all members of the University community to the Chancellor's Reception to be held in the Agora, University Centre. Graduate and undergraduate degrees and diplomas will be conferred in Arts and Science, Business, Education, Engineering and Forestry. One of them is Lakehead's Centre of Excellence for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs, which has been awarded $3.5 million over five years. It will focus on the best ways to diagnose and treat children and adolescents in small, rural and remote communities who require care and services beyond those normally required for healthy development. This includes children and adolescents with extraordinary gifts and talents, developmental disabilities (e.g. autism), and problems due to cultural, linguistic and economic factors. "Children with special needs in rural and northern Canada are underserved and their interests are underrepresented in public policy," says Dr. Julia O'Sullivan, dean of the Faculty of Education and one of the Centre's national directors. "Because of this, the families often face a terrible choice -between keeping their children at home or sending them far away to access professional care." Details on page 3. continued on page 5 Lakehead UN IVE RSlfY �_ Lakehead 2 U NI V E RSI TY From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert President As noted elsewhere in the Agora, Lakehead University will be holding a rare fall Convocation to coincide with the Installation of our new chancellor, Or. Lorne Everett. Jane Urquhart will receive an honorary degree and about 40 graduates of the University will receive their degrees. Considering that the weekend coincides with a major Alumni Reunion (all graduates of the 60s), the Pizza Hut Invitational Basketball Tournament and a women's volleyball match against the University of Ottawa, it will be a busy and exciting time. The Board of Governors and the Lakehead University Faculty Association have ratified a new threeyear Collective Agreement. I am pleased that we have been able to achieve this important consensus through a very constructive collective bargaining process. I would like to acknowledge the dedicated work of both the LUFA Team (Professor Jerry Phillips, Dr. Margaret Johnston, Dr. Birbal Singh, Dr. Robert Dilley, Ian Dew and Dr. Peter Seyffert) and the Administration Team (Dr. Mary Louise Hill, Dr. Julia O'Sullivan, Dr. David Kemp and Bill Bragnalo) over the period June· September that fostered the goodwill and understandings that led to the agreement. We must now work diligently to grow student enrolment at Lakehead and secure our fair share of provincial funding. As the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities reviews the funding formula for universities, we hope our long-standing issue of unfunded BIUs finally will be resolved. The report from the Peter George Expert Panel to the Minister of Health and LongTerm Care is expected in November. There are rumours that a compromise solution may be offered to Northern Ontario that does not include a northern medical school (NORMS). We will continue to impress upon government and the Expert Panel that partial solutions are unacceptable. NORMS is the only way to address the longstanding issue of undersupply of northern physicians and the delivery of modern health care to the rural and remote communities of the north. Solutions tendered in the south have not met northern needs in the past and are equally unlikely to do so in the future. NORMS is a sound and logical northern solution to a northern problem. We have the capacity, the resolve and the plan to educate medical students in northern Ontario and should be given the opportunity to do so. Anything else is a continuation of the colonialist attitude toward northern problems displayed by southern institutions. The federal government has demonstrated its support for the concept of NORMS with a $254,000 FedNor grant to assist with the proposal development. We have a committee with a majority of Aboriginal members looking at the Aboriginal involvement in the governance structure of NORMS and are developing the AGORA - November 2000 academic and administrative structures for the medical school. I remain optimistic that the provincial government will embrace the value and appropriateness of NORMS and that the recommendation from the Expert Panel will be positive. If you haven't been over to the C. J. Sanders Fieldhouse for a while, go over and take a look at the refinished floor complete with the Thunderwolves logo and the new seating for athletic events. A fund-raising seat sale campaign has been quite successful and has helped to finance the improvements. It appears that conditions will allow Lakehead to field a hockey team next fall for the first time since the early 1980s. There is considerable interest in Thunder Bay for a varsity hockey team and the Fort William Gardens should resound with exuberant Lakehead students and community members cheering on the Thunderwolves. Finally, it appears that enrolment will meet or exceed our budget target. Firsttime enrolment is up and with a new Enrolment Management team under the direction of Vice-Provost (Student Affairs) Dr. Kimberly Barrett gearing up, this positive trend should pick up momentum next year. A Message from Mrs. Geoff Weller My sincere thanks to the many people at Lakehead who sent letters and flowers to Geoff and our family. We were very touched by the letters he received during his illness and our sons and I were comforted by the cards and letters that came later. A memorial service in memory of Geoff Weller was held on September 9 at the University of Northern British Columbia. Thank you again for your support in our sorrow. We both missed Lakehead and our many friends there. -- Jean Weller �Lakehead 3 UNIVERS I T Y Lorne G. Everett Jane Urquhart to be installed as Chancellor to receive Honorary Degree Dr. Lorne G. Everett is a world renowned scientist and the first graduate of Lakehead University to be appointed chancellor. Everett graduated from Lakehead University in 1968 with an honours bachelor of science degree in biology and went on to complete his master of science and PhD {hydrology) degrees from the University of Arizona. In 1989, he received the Lakehead University Alumni Honour Award and, in 1996, he received the degree of Doctor of Science {honoris causa) from Lakehead University. Dr. Lorne Everett is the chief scientist and senior vice-president at The IT Group in Santa Barbara, California, and director of the Vadose Zone Monitoring Laboratory at the University of California {Santa Barbara). Everett is an expert on groundwater and vadose zone monitoring techniques and has conducted turn key monitoring programs at many solid waste landfills, hazardous waste disposal sites, and underground storage tank leak sites. He has developed numerous patented approaches for use in monitoring applications and has published more than 150 technical papers. His book, Groundwater Monitoring, was endorsed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as establishing "the state-of-the-art used by industry today'' and is recommended by the World Health Organization for all developing countries. He is currently scientific advisor to the U.S. Navy National Test Site Program, which is demonstrating clean-up technologies. In 1995, Dr. Lorne Everett was elected to the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences and, in 1999, received the Kapitsa Gold Medal which is the highest award given by the Russian Academy for original contributions to science. This year, he was appointed to the Permanent Pollution Panel by the 70,000member World Federation of Scientists and spoke at the opening session of the World Federation meetings on Planetary Emergencies. Dr. Lorne Everett and his wife Jennifer were both raised in Thunder Bay and currently live in Santa Barbara, California. Jane Urquhart was born in the small northern Ontario mining community of Little Long Lac (near Geraldton) and spent her later childhood and adolescence in Toronto. She has published three books of poetry (I'm Walking in the Garden of His Imaginary Palace, False Shuffles, and The Little Flowers of Madame de Montespan), four novels (The Whirlpool, Changing Heaven, Away, and The Underpainter), and a collection of short fiction (Storm Glass) as well as numerous articles and reviews. Jane Urquhart's books have been published in many countries, including Holland, France, Germany, Britain, Scandinavia, Australia, and the USA, and have been translated into several languages. In 1992, her novel The Whirlpool was the first Canadian book to win France's prestigious Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger {Best Foreign Book Award). Her third novel, Away, remained on The Globe and Mails National Best-seller list for 132 weeks (the longest of any Canadian book), and won the 1994 Trillium Award. In 1994, Urquhart also received the Marian Engel Award for an outstanding body of prose written by a Canadian woman. In 1996, she was named to France's Order of Arts and Letters as a Chevalier, and Away was short-listed for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, the world's largest literary prize for a single work of fiction. In 1997, Urquhart was asked to serve on the jury for this award. Jane Urquhart has been writer-in-residence at the University of Ottawa and at Memorial University of Newfoundland and, during the winter and spring of 1997, she held the Presidential Writer-in-Residence Fellowship at the University of Toronto. She has also given readings and lectures in Canada, Britain, Europe, the USA and Australia. Jane Urquhart's novels have recently been reprinted in beautiful new trade paperback editions, including her bestselling, highly acclaimed fourth novel, The Underpainter, which won the 1997 Governor-General's Award. Dr. Lorne G. Everett to Speak at Engineering and Technology Conference Details on page 8 AGORA - November 2000 �Lakehead 4 UNIV E RSITY Research News Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Seminar Dr. Laurie Garred of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Dr. Gary Genosko of the Department of Sociology have been awarded Contribution to Research Awards for the year 2000. All faculty members, including sessionals, are eligible for nomination. For more information about the Awards, visit the Lakehead website: http://www.lakeheadu.ca/ -researchwww/senatelcontrib.html or contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research at 343-8283. Editor's Note: The following information is adapted from the recipient's nomination letters. Dr. Laurie Garred Dr. Laurie Garred has successfully applied chemical engineering principles to kidney dialysis, and his research has given unique tools to assist physicians in treatment of dialysis patients. These include mathematical models or computer algorithms which more accurately assess individual patient metabolic rates and the progress of dialysis treatments. His research has developed a number of diagnostic tests and he has collaborated with researchers in France and Italy in the development of instrumentation to measure the rate and extent of urea removal. The goal of these research efforts are the optimization of each individual's dialysis treatments to minimize patient discomfort and achieve improved patient well-being. Particularly noteworthy are the state-of-the-art chapters he contributed to a new reference text, Critical Care Nephrology, published by the Kluwer Academic Publishers, and the growing number of invited lectures given worldwide. Approximately 40 people attended a day-long seminar on campus on October 17 to discuss a variety of issues including patents, academic freedom, and business incubation. "It is crucial that everyone involved in research and development have a basic working knowledge of intellectual property issues and protection in order to fully guard their rights," says Technology Transfer Officer Barb Eccles. "The participation of so many University faculty and external industry members, in events such as this, is very promising for the University's innovation management program and the region in general.• For more information, contact Barb Eccles by phone at 3438184 or by e-mail: barb.eccles@lakeheadu.ca Superior Science Superior Science Program Directors Sarah Bandoni and Karen Kleihauer say their summer science, engineering and technology program reached over 7,000 children in Northwestern Ontario. They are grateful to everyone who contributed to the program's success and look forward to offering the program again next summer. Lakehead Recognizes Outstanding Scholars Dr. Gary Genosko In the last three years, Dr. Gary Genosko has built on an outstanding record of research and publication. Since 1998 he has published three authored books, three book chapters, two refereed journal articles, 1O encyclopaedia entries, and 18 pieces of cultural criticism. In addition he has two major edited books in press at this moment. Not only is the sheer volume of his work enormously impressive, it has appeared in some of the most renowned international venues for social theory and cultural studies. Publishing houses such as Routledge and Sage are the world leaders in these areas and the fact that they selected Gary to edit and introduce collections of writings by three of the major social theorists of the twentieth-century is ample demonstration of his reputation. These works will be the standard references for years to come. The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation Excellence Awards, valued at $4000, were presented to six students this year. Photo (l-r): Jennifer Bond, Anali Dadgostar, Danielle Yanni, Vice-Provost (Student Affairs) Dr. Kimberly Barrett, Kezia Picard, Anu Panu and Paloma Ellard. The Scholarships are awarded to full-time students entering Lakehead University who, upon graduation from high school, have achieved a minimum average of 90% in 6 OACs or equivalent. Along with academic achievement, the award recipients have demonstrated activities involving leadership, citizenship and community service. Lakehead University Presidential Scholarships were presented this year to Anali Dadgostar, a graduate of Port Arthur Collegiate, and Nathan Jowett, a graduate of Hammarskjold High School. The Presidential Scholarships are national entrance awards and are valued at $5,000 a year. AGORA - November 2000 �Lakehead 5 UN I VERS ITY Centre of Excellence continued from page 1 Discovering the Four Corners of Lakehead The research that will be done at Lakehead's Centre of Excellence will enhance the capacity of communities in the area of special needs. "We will be designing models that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for early identification and intervention in the areas of special needs," says Dr. Julia O'Sullivan, "And we will explore the role of technology in enhancing the well-being of children with special needs in rural and northern Canada. "Our overall goal is to help ensure that children will be able to combine the riches of life in rural and northern communities with the very best services available in this country. We will achieve this goal and when we have, we will teach the rest of the world what we have learned." More than 70 prospective students and their parents, some from as far away as Sioux Lookout, Trenton and Barrie, ventured out on a rainy Saturday afternoon on October 14 to learn more about Lakehead University. From 1 to 5 p.m., the public was invited to "Discover/Rediscover Lakehead" during an Open House coordinated by Lakehead's Office of Admissions and Recruitment. For many people, the day began with a guided tour of the campus followed by visits to departments, classrooms and labs. Visitors could choose from among 21 destinations including the Software Engineering Workstation Lab on the ground floor of the Centennial Building and the Department of Social Work on the third floor of the Regional Centre. This year's Open House coincided with the annual John Zanatta Memorial Alumni Games. Coordinator Monique Wyllie is evaluating this year's effort and making plans for next year. The Canadian Institute of International Affairs (CIIA), Thunder Bay Branch, cordially invites you to attend a Public Lecture Dr. Mark Howe, Lakehead's dean of graduate studies and research is also a national director. He says the Centre represents "a true partnership" between government, businesses, schools, universities, and community groups. Partners include the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Northern Ontario Education Leaders, Confederation College, the provincial and territorial governments of British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Nunavut, and universities including UNBC, Mount St. Vincent University and Memorial University of Newfoundland. "Lakehead is honoured to be the lead institution and grateful for the opportunity to serve the needs of children with special needs in rural Canada," says Howe. Many Lakehead faculty and staff members were involved in developing the proposal including Dr. Alan Bowd of the Faculty of Education, Dr. Bruce Minore and Professor Emeritus of Nursing Marg Boone of the Centre for Rural Northern and Health Research (CRaNHR), Dr. Doug West (Political Science), Nancy Luck~i (Chair, Board of Directors, Nanabijou Childcare Centre), Dr. Josephine Tan (Psychology), Judy Ball (Health Sciences North), and Anne Klymenko (Graduate Studies and Research). At the time of the announcement, Lakehead University President Dr. Fred Gilbert commended the fine work of the faculty and staff involved. He added that the new initiative is in keeping with Lakehead's mission of reaching out to rural and remote communities and is consistent with Lakehead's current initiative with Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, to establish a Northern Ontario rural medical school. -- Frances Harding "Environmental Issues in the 21st Century" by Elizabeth Dowdeswell Former Head, United Nations Environmental Program Monday, November 6, 2000 at 8 p.m. Senate Chambers, UC-1001 Co-sponsored by the Department of History OUR APOLOGIES In the last issue of the Agora, Houdad Javidnia, a lecturer in the Faculty of Business Administration, was incorrectly identified as Dr. Houdad Javidnia. AGORA - November 2000 �Lakehead 6 UNIVERSITY Staff Appointments During the summer months and early fall, employment notices were issued by Human Resources announcing the following appointments: Library Acquires New Information System by Gisella Scalese Orientation/Continuing Education Librarian Lee Anderson -- Coach, Women's Volleyball, Athletics Nancy Angus -- Coordinator, Communications and Public Affairs Marianne Cavrak-Johansen -- Shelver, Chancellor Paterson Library Brian Cox -- Facilities Supervisor, Residence and Conference Services Jeremy Cull -- Security Communications Officer Carine Gallagher -- Clinical Coordinator, Deptartment of Nursing JoAnne Henderson -- Technician, Department of Biology Uta Hickin -- Secretary, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Computer Science, Women's Studies Kim Johnson -- Secondary School Liaison Officer, Office of Admissions and Recruitment Patrick Larin -- Accountant, Finance Joan Lee -- Greenhouse Manager, Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment. Tracy McFayden -- Student Placement and Co-op Officer/Shad Valley Development Assistant, Student Placement Office Kathryn McGuire -- Secretary, Aboriginal Initiatives/Native Support Services Joseph Muller -- GIS Specialist, Department of Anthropology Kim Tobin, Director of Development, University Advancement Rodney Swatton -- Technologist, Department of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and ourism Lakehead University Library has signed a contract with Endeavor Information Systems to purchase its Voyager information management system. This purchase will allow the Library to continue to provide its high level of service and to expand its potential of developing electronic and digital library initiatives. We are excited by the enhanced services that we will be able to offer the library user, including a new web-based online catalogue. This decision was the result of an extensive investigation involving staff at all levels as well as the University users. The Library will be acquiring and in~talling the necessary hardware and software with an implementation target date of summer 2001 . The Voyager system is an integrated information management system designed specifically for academic and research libraries. Voyager's smart design incorporates a multitude of features including multi-tiered client-server architecture, graphical user interfaces, access to images and electronic full text, and is fully compliant with library standards. Endeavor Information Systems has over 650 academic customers worldwide with a strong North American presence including five university libraries in Ontario. Since Voyager is marketed exclusively to academic libraries, all development efforts are directed toward the present and future needs of learning, teaching and research in the academic environment. For further information, contact: Wera Schmerer -- Visiting Researcher, Department of Anthropology (Paleo-DNA Lab) Anne Deighton, Chief Librarian Robert Stewart -- Laboratory Instructor (Technician), Department of Geography Tel: 343-8205 E-mail: adeighto@sky.lakeheadu.ca CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OFFICE OF ACADEMIC ADVISING Lakehead University Distinguished Instructor Award Lakehead has created a new office to further assist students in their academic endeavours. The Office of Academic Advising will provide many academic planning services formally offered by the Office of Admissions and Recruitment. Kathryn Kimpton Beckford (Co-ordinator of Academic Advising) and Brigitte Macinnes (Academic Advisor) are now assisting students with academic needs such as course selection, graduation requirements, and transcript audits. Watch for their drop-in times, evening hours and group advising sessions. They can be reached at 343-8047, or drop by the office in SC-0003 (Learning Assistance Centre). The Distinguished Instructor Award is Lakehead University's highest award for excellence in teaching. This award, worth $1500, is given annually to a Lakehead University teacher who has made a distinguished contribution to teaching. All faculty members (full-time and sessional) who are NOT current members of the Senate Committee on Teaching & Learning are eligible. Nominations should be submitted by November 6, 2000, and a teaching dossier must be submitted by December 4 , 2000. For more information, contact Patti Merriman at 343-8207. AGORA - November 2000 �Lakehead 7 U NIVERSI TY Lakehead University Board of Governors Lakehead University is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Gordon as Chair of the Board of Governors Lakehead University welcomes the following new appointees to the Board of Governors: Luigi Aloia Luigi Aloia is serving on the Board as a representative of LUSU. He is in fourth year of the honours bachelor of arts (political science) program and hopes to go into a master's program in his discipline next year. Pamela Anderson • Paul Gordon Pamela Anderson is vice president human resource advisor with the Royal Bank Financial Group and a member of the Conference Board of Canada Business Education Forum on Science Mathematics and Technology. Chair Board of Governors Paul Gordon is a lawyer who has been practising civil and criminal litigation in Thunder Bay since 1972. He has served on the Board of Governors since 1991 during which time he chaired a number of committees including the Financial Planning Committee. Cheryl Balacko Cheryl Balacko is a longtime staff member in the Bookstore, who was a member of the Board of Governors from 1994-1996. She serves on the Board as a representative of the unionized staff. Don Campbell Don Campbell is vice president and resident manager of Bowater Pulp and Paper Canada lnc.'s Thunder Bay Mill Operations. He is a professional engineer and a member of the Pulp and Paper Technical Association of Canada (PAPTAC). Board Meetings Jim Kalyta Board of Governors' Meetings are held in the Senate Chambers at 4 p.m. and are open to the public. Schedule Jim Kalyta is a graduate of Lakehead , the owner of Kalax Computer Systems, and former president of The Alumni Association of Lakehead University. He is serving on the Board as a representative of the Alumni Association. November 16, 2000 February 15, 2001 April 19, 2001 June 21, 2001 September 20, 2001 For more information contact Bev Stefureak 343-8614 Dr. Norm LaVoie Dr. Norm LaVoie has been a professor of kinesiology since 1972 and is serving on the Board of Governors as a representative of Senate. LaVoie is the former director of the School of Physical Education & Athletics, now the School of Kinesiology. AGORA - November 2000 �Lakehead 8 UN I V E R~ITY NORTHERN STUDIES 2000/01 Speaker Series Thursday, November 16 Anita Middleton Minneapolis, Minnesota "The Survivors: The North American Finns in Stalin's Russia" 7:30 p.m. RB-3026 Monday, November 27 Dr. Tuula Heinonen Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba "Sisu and Home: Experiences of Finnish Immigrants to Manitoba" 7:30 p.m. Senate Chambers Thursday, November 23 Dr. Greg Halseth Department of Geography, University of Northern British Columbia "A Social Geography of Conflict and Contention over Labour Flexibility in Northern Resource Towns: Examples from Employment Disputes in Northern British Columbia" 7:30 p.m. RC-2003 LUM/NA CONCERT SERIES Back to the '60s Millennium Reunion A reunion is being planned for the weekend of November 3-4 to coincide with the installation of Dr. Lorne Everett as chancellor of Lakehead University. The weekend's activities begin with a wine and cheese party on Friday evening and continue on Saturday with the installation ceremony at 2 pm in the Bora Laskin Theatre (followed by a reception) and a women's volleyball match against the University of Ottawa and the Pizza Hut Invitational Basketball Tournament in the Fieldhouse. Later that night, there will be a Back to the '60s Social and Dance at the Outpost featuring the music of 21 Gun Fun and Friends. For tickets and information contact the Office of Alumni Services at 343-8155. Chancellor to Speak at Engineering and Technology Conference Dr. Lorne G. Everett will be speaking on the topic of Hazardous Waste and Groundwater Monitoring at the 39th Engineering and Technology Conference at 1 :30 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2000, at the Valhalla Inn. The morning session begins at 9 a.m. with a presentation by Dr. Tony Gillies on the success stories of the Lakehead University Steel Bridge Team Design. November 2000 Vol. 17, No. 8 THUNDER BAYI ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828·5225 The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B SE1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8075 E-mail:frances.harding@ lakeheadu.ca Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Office of Communications Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada P7B 5E1 Publications Mail 343-8684. Agreement Number 1497073 Are You lnte~ested in a Career in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy? Photography: Peter Puna Information sessions on McMaster University's Professional Masters in Occupational Therapy will be held on Printing: Lakehead Print Shop Tuesday, November 7 Deadline for submissions for the next issue is 5 to 7 p.m. in HS-1002 November 13, 2000. 11 :30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in HS-1014-16 Tuesday, November 7 Elissa Lee, violin and Jeanie Chung, piano UNIVERSITY For more information contact Karen Toneguzzi at Thursday, November 16 Both concerts will be held at the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, Lakehead University, starting at 12:30 p.m. Lakehead CD Trojan Devel. & Alumni Affairs Tuesday, November 21 Colleen Gibson, oboe Joy Fahrenbruck, piano AGORA - November 2000 � 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/. 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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 2000-11 2000 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Board of Governors Convocation 2000 Lakehead Lakehead University https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8d983df63460d70d1b608a9c256d97d4.pdf 1490ede5147df4531bbd246b466efad7 PDF Text Text Lakehead UNIVERSITY A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Dr. lnderjit Nirdosh receives Faculty Advisors Award By Frances Harding He cares about his students. He explains things well. And he's always willing to help. That's what engineering students Ted Conlon and Barcley Metler say when asked about Dr. lnderjit Nirdosh, winner of the first annual Faculty Advisors Award from the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE). Nirdosh has been helping students like Ted and Barcley since coming to Lakehead in 1981. He became faculty advisor for the Student Chapter in 1989, encouraging students to organize seminars and social events in order to build school spirit. "The Student Chapter wouldn't exist if it were not for Dr. Nirdosh, " says Barcley Metler, Student Chapter secretary. In 1993, Nirdosh took the Lakehead Chapter to new heights by establishing an annual conference of students and alumni. The conference provides an opportunity for the Department to showcase student work, keep in touch with the alumni, and relate to the wider profession through invited guests. This year, from March 10-12, 2000, Lakehead will be hosting the 3rd Biennial National Student Conference of CSChE. Dr. Nirdosh with members of the Student Chapter: (l-r) Marianne Ariganello, Ted Conlon, Angelo Facca, Victor Akinyemi, Christine Chezick, Barcley Metler, Robin Gould and Sean Deighton Dr. lnderjit Nirdosh's teaching skills have earned him a Lakehead University Distinguished Instructor Award (1995), an OCUFA Teaching Award (1995) and a 3M Teaching Fellowship (1996). In 1989 he was the co-recipient of Lakehead's first Distinguished Researcher Award. Under his guidance, the Lakehead University Student Chapter won the CSChE Student Chapters' Merit Award for 1995 and 1996, and Honourable Mention in 1997 and 1998. In 1997, Nirdosh raised nearly $60,000 to establish nine chemical engineering bursaries -- an amount that has been matched under the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. NOVEMBER 1999 �------------------;-■,■,-;----------------- Lakehead UNIVERSITY From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Agora November 1999 Vol. 16, No. 9 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828-5225 The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:franees.harding@lakeheadu.ca Deadline for submissions for the next issue is December 1, 1999. Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications Officer: Denise Bruley Ana/ysis and Communications Assistant: Jennifer Willianen Photography: Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Lakehead University Print Shop Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Agora, Office of Communications Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P785E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 1497073 Lakehead University has revised and resubmitted the Advanced Technology Centre project as the Advanced Technology and Academic Centre (ATAC). The original capital project submitted last December was designed to meet current deficiencies in the technology area and centralize access to computing facilities. All funding for new capital projects will now come from the SuperBuild Growth Fund and must be justified, at least partially, on how they will help to accommodate the growth in university enrolment expected in the next few years. The $32 million ATAC will provide, in addition to the technology areas, additional smart classrooms, a 300-seat lecture theatre, a number of smaller classrooms, as well as faculty offices. It will accommodate growth of over 1,300 more students and facilitate distance education, create partnership opportunities with government and industry through the GIS Laboratory, and enhance the learning environment for faculty and students with modern, flexible and technologically-enhanced classrooms. This building is essential to the university's needs and, therefore, we have declined to submit at this time a second project which could be justified to improve our Education teaching environment by modification and addition to the Bora Laskin Building. Nonetheless, we are proceeding with the development of plans for this project and will have them available for future funding opportunities. Lakehead University-- November 1999 2 In addition, the government has set aside up to $150 million for joint projects between the colleges and universities. We are exploring with Confederation College, the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, the Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre, St. Joseph's Care Group and Health Sciences North, a health sciences building that would focus research, clinical, and other teaching activities in, for example, Nursing, Kinesiology, Psychology, and other interests such as Biology, Applied Biomolecular Science and Social Work. Such a building adjacent to the new acute-care hospital would position both the College and the University for additional academic development in the health sciences. Finally, I must say something about the Macfean's ranking based on 1998/99 indicators data. We are neither complacent nor satisfied with a ranking of 20th out of 21 primarily undergraduate universities. I do not believe that the ranking reflects the true value or mission of Lakehead. Ask our students and our alumni about the quality of education they received here and the positive response is overwhelming. Although we rank 20 in class size, they talk about the small classes here and the personal interactions with faculty and other students. They recognize the tremendous advancements we have made in computer access this past year continued on page 3 �President continued from page 2 and question how we can possibly be ranked so low when they know that we offer a quality education and an improving learning environment. Part of the answer is funding and the corridor issue, and the large number of unfunded students we have that, if fully funded, would bring an additional $6 million annually into our operating budget. Part of the answer relates to the role of this university in providing access to higher education to the people of Northwestern Ontario. This latter responsibility means that we must be a comprehensive university, not just a liberal arts institution with a limited mission like Mount Allison. It also means that we play an important socioeconomic role in our region. The research and graduate programming provided by Lakehead are essential elements in helping the region develop economically. If I truly thought that the indicators used by Maclean's represented the value of the education we provide, I would be dismayed and question why I should have the optimism I do about our future. As we implement the Strategic Plan's objectives, we all must recognize that we are establishing a base for future growth and development of the university from the sound base that exists. Rationalization of functions and actions and commitment to living within our means necessitate change, but we must never lose sight of why this university exists and why it is important to the people of the north as well as all the people of Ontario. Hopefully, the province will recognize those same realities. What's New on the Lakehead Website Each month we will be featuring information posted on the Lakehead University website www.lakeheadu.ca Staff and faculty who may not have access to a computer are encouraged to use the University computers at the Internet Cafe in the Agora Faculty Expertise http://www.lakeheadu.ca/-research Looking for an expert on a particular topic? Try using the Website of the Office of Research which lists the curriculum vitae of 25 faculty members under a data base called "Community of Science." To get there, you have to first click on "Links to Funding Agencies" then click on "Community of Science Expertise and Funding Opportunities Database" and finally, click on "Search for Experts at Lakehead University." If you are looking for the recent publications of Lakehead faculty, go to the Research Office homepage and click on "Faculty Research Expertise and Publications." Scroll down past the Disclaimer and you will find a listing of 85 faculty members whose recent publications are noted on-line. Faculty not yet listed on-line are encouraged to contact Lynn Wilson by phone 3438283 or by E-mail: lynn.wilson@ lakeheadu.ca to make the necessary arrangements. Now on the Web ... Lakehead University Annual Report 1998-99 Click on "News & Events" and look for it at the top of the list A Listing of On-Campus and Off-Campus Events can be found on our Website www.lakeheadu.ca under "News & Events" Is there a section of the Lakehead Website that you would like to highlight in next month's Agora? Contact the editor by E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Lakehead University- November 1999 3 �----------------1-iM«•■ #; _,________________ Why Study Frogs? The Premier's Research Excellence Awards (PREA) were introduced in 1998-99 by the provincial government. The province will contribute a total of $50 million over a 10-year period to help gifted researchers attract talented graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates to Ontario universities. Lakehead University is honoured to have two PREA recipients in its faculty: Dr. Stephen Hecnar, an empirical biologist, and Dr. Marc Dignam, a theoretical physicist. "Lakehead University is pleased that Dr. Dignam and Dr. Hecnar have won these prestigious awards. Consistent with the purpose of the awards, we anticipate that the funds will assist these researchers in launching and maintaining a vigorous research program here at Lakehead University," says Dr. John Whitfield, vice-president of research and development. David MacDonald is one of several students participating in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. "They are good model organisms for studying ecology," says Dr. Stephen Hecnar, "and are excellent indicators ofecosystem health." by David MacDonald Dr. Stephen Hecnar tells his ecology students that "a bad day in the field is still better than a good day in the lab." His recent award of $150,000 from the Premier's Research Excellence Awards will allow him more time out in that field, with an anticipated four MSc students and one post-doctoral fellow working alongside. "We will try to attract some highly talented individuals," says Hecnar, who expects the grant to fund possibly five years in the study of northern and southern Ontario amphibian populations. Stephen Hecnar's field is herpetology, the study of amphibians and reptiles, and he is one of Canada's most promising empirical ecologists. His interest in amphibians and ecology was sparked in his ecology classes with Professor Doug Lindsay and Dr. Murray Lancaster, here at Lakehead University years ago. He completed his MSc and PhD in biological sciences at the University of Windsor, while compiling an extensive research and publishing record . Subsequent experiences with Agriculture Canada, MacMillan Bloedel, and Parks Canada gave Hecnar the opportunity to pursue his interests. While working at Point Pelee National Park, he discovered that the fivelined skink was being illegally collected for the pet trade. He also found DDT contamination in migrating frogs at levels unsafe for humans in the park, and helped the park clean up the problem. Why study frogs, asks the nonherpetologist? Amphibians play a pivotal role in the food chain, says Hecnar. In many ecosystems, amphibians contribute more biomass than birds and as much as small mammals. As human activity encroaches on these ecosystems around the world, habitat loss has seen a halfdozen amphibian species become extinct in the last decade alone. Hecnar's research will utilize northern Ontario ponds as control sites; "we must try to learn from some of the mistakes of the past in southern Ontario," he says. Lakehead University's emerging focus on conservation biology is exciting for Stephen Hecnar, because of its situation in a resource-rich area. "We are utilizing these natural resources, and we want to manage them in an informed and concerned way to meet both human needs and non-human needs," says Hecnar. For students interested in northern conservation, "we can give them a solid education," he says, and keep our best young minds involved in research at a Canadian university. With the limited availability of NSERC and SSHRC funding, we "have to look in more places for our research support," says Hecnar. "It's important for us to do solid research. It helps put Lakehead on the map, both nationally and internationally, Continued on page 5 Lakehead University-- November 1999 4 �-------------------i-.sa«•■ •zHecnar continued from page 4 same area... we can get a kind of critical mass going," he says. when we can translate these resources into research and then communicate our results." Resource corporations are beginning to help; "local industry here has been contributing to our research funding, and seems to be working well with us at this point," says Hecnar. "We've got to get corporations to realize that investing back will benefit them in the long run." Dignam came to Thunder Bay after a University of Toronto PhD and a stint at the prestigious Bell Labs at Murry Hill, N.J., where he was a post-doctoral fellow under Nobel Prize winner Dr. Horst Stormer. He then worked as a research scientist at MPB Technologies where he As a new faculty member, Stephen He?nar has had limited time for hiking, but is looking forward to investigating local conservation areas and trail systems. "Just about every discovery in science is a serendipitous discovery," he notes with amusement, and as a leader in community ecology research, it is certain that his discoveries will continue to put Lakehead on the map. Laser Light and Superlattices - Dr. Marc Dignam is developing a better understanding of the interaction oflight with solids by David MacDonald How can we better understand the inner workings of the world around us? That's the question that drives Dr. Marc Dignam in his quest for insight into the complexities of condensed matter physics. As an upand-coming theoretical and computational physicist, his ambitious research objectives have been awarded $142,500 under the Premier's Research Excellence Awards (PREA) . Part of this award is· funded by Lakehead University, and "it's an excellent sign of the University's commitment to research ," says Marc Dignam. The funding will bring a postdoctoral fellow and a few graduate students to Lakehead. "We'll be able to put together a number of projects in the entered the field of fibre optics. An experimental physicist directly tests the physical world through experiments in the lab, while Dignam attempts to develop mathematical and software models of physical systems: "it's a little like doing experiments on a computer," he says. When the opportunity arose to pursue teaching and research at Lakehead University, he jumped at the chance. As a PREA winner and a 1998 Canadian Foundation for Innovation Grant recipient, Dignam is setting an excellent track record of success. "CFI has provided me with computer equipment which allows me to do calculations that I couldn't do before," he notes. "The PREA will allow me to put together the group to put those computers to good use." Lakehead University-- November 1999 5 Dignam is investigating the electronic properties of very small semiconductor structures called semiconductor nanostructures. As part of his research, he is studying what happens when pulses of laser light a minute fraction of a second (10·13 s) long are fired at a particular nanostructure called a superlattice. Such pulses cause a large number of electrons in the superlattice to oscillate at a frequency of a few terahertz (10 12 hertz). Stay with me, now - this frequency lies between that of the radiation in a domestic microwave oven and that emitted from a computer infrared (IFR) port. If the generation of this teraher t z radiation can be better understood and controlled, it could be applied to computer chip diagnostics, medical imaging, and potentially to the development of a terahertz laser, says Dignam. He hopes to be a leader in that breakthrough. "One of the big advantages," says Dignam, "of a small department like the Physics department at Lakehead is that it can offer undergraduates a kind of personal interaction and exposure to researchcalibre equipment that would be just unheard of at a large university." He encourages students to pursue a dream of research, remarking that for him, "a good day is when the solution to a problem I have been working on for weeks finally becomes clear." With Marc Dignam's curiosity and consistency in winning grants, his research should help in developing a better understanding of the interaction of light with solids, and also further enhance Lakehead University's reputation as a leading centre in condensed matter research. �Presidential Scholars In Memoriam Stuart J. Baldwin Dr. Stuart J. Baldwin, a sessional lecturer with the Department of Anthropology, died of natural causes in his home on May 21, 1999. Although a memorial service was held at the time, a number of his friends, including students and faculty members, were away on summer field projects and jobs, and some did not even learn of his passing until this fall. Therefore, another memorial service was held at the Avila Centre on November 5. Congratulations to this year's Presidential Scholars: Erin Lamond (right) from Kippens, Newfoundland, and Deanna Mi/ankov from Mississauga, Ontario. Presidential scholarships are national entrance awards valued at $5,000 a year for four years. The awards are granted annually to two full-time students, entering Lakehead University upon graduation from high school with a minimum average of 90% in 6 OACs or equivalent. Along with high academic standards, recipients must demonstrate experience in leadership, citizenship and community service. Lamond is in Engineering and Milankov is in Outdoor Recreation/Geography. Books Dr. Anita Beltran Chen, professor emeritus of sociology, is one of the contributors to the Encyclopedia of Canada 's Peoples, published by University of Toronto Press. All of Canada's peoples, from the First Nations, founding people, and more recent arrivals, are described in 119 group entries covering 1,334 pages. Dr. Chen's contribution pertained to Canada's Filipino population -- their arrival and settlement, economic and community life, culture, education, religion, and politics. The book was edited by Paul Robert Magocsi for the Multicultural History Society of Ontario. It is available in the reference collection on the main floor of the Library and can be purchased through the Alumni Bookstore. Stuart Baldwin came to Lakehead University in 1995 from Calgary, where, in 1988, he had graduated with a PhD in Archaeology and subsequently worked as a contract archaeologist. He had previously earned a BA in Anthropology (1969) from the University of New Mexico and an MA in Anthropology (1980) from the University of Alberta. Though American born, he was a dedicated Canadian citizen. Much of Baldwin's 53 years, which he spent in the southwestern United States, Alaska, Alberta, and northwestern Ontario, were devoted to anthropological scholarship. While he was mostly interested in past and present Aboriginal cultures of the American Southwest, Mexico, Central America, and the northern Great Plains, he was also knowledgeable about other regions. Baldwin's wide-ranging interests were complemented by his breadth of knowledge in the fields of archaeology, ethnology, ethnohistory and historical linguistics. His erudition and versatility were evident in his writings and public lectures, in the range of university courses he taught, in his work history, and in his personal library, as it was in his everyday conversation. In his few years at Lakehead, Stuart Baldwin taught a very impressive range of courses, including Fundamentals of Archaeology, Scientific Applications in Archaeology, Ecological and Environmental Anthropology, Anthropological Linguistics, Ethnohistory of Canadian Plains Native Peoples, Human Evolution, Archaeology of the Gran Chichimeca (American Southwest and Northwest Mexico), Pueblo Indian Religion, Aztec and Maya Civilizations, Archaeology of North America, and History of Anthropological Thought. This list includes some courses he taught as "Special Topics" that could not have been taught by our full time Anthropology faculty. Baldwin was cheerful and sociable but, nevertheless, a rather private man whose life beyond his scholarship was not well known to any of us in the Department of Anthropology. We do know that he had a humanitarian outlook and was concerned about the state of the world. Although never well off financially, Baldwin had built an impressive personal library, which is presently being used by the Department of Library and Information Studies to teach cataloguing to students. This will be an enormous help to us in dispersing his library resources. We anticipate that parts of his collection will be donated to the Chancellor Paterson Library. Other parts may be sold to other institutions and appropriate individual scholars, with the proceeds going to a Lakehead University memorial scholarship in Stuart Baldwin's honour. Donations to that scholarship would be welcome and potential donors may contact the Department of Anthropology for further information. -- Dr. Joe D. Stewart, Department of Anthropology Lakehead University- November 1999 6 �Honours & Awards Powerful Improvements Or. Norm La Voie (Kinesiology) has received the 1999 CSEP-FACA Recognition Award from The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. The award recognizes contributions of individuals to the field of Fitness Appraisal Services in Canada. "Throughout his career, Or. Norm LaVoie has been intimately involved with The National Fitness Appraisal Certification and Accreditation program and is most deserving of this award," says Director of the School of Kinesio/ogy Dr. Bill Monte/pare. Want to Help A Needy Child? If you would like to make a young child happy, why not pick up a nice bright "shoe box»and fill it with toys and treats? Lakehead University's Power House is being upgraded with the installation of a new deaerator valued at $75,000. This pressure vessel treats feedwater before it enters the boilers to be converted to steam. The new deaerator replaces an older, obsolete 1967 model and will allow the University to increase its supply of steam for new buildings. Lakehead As part of a national and international humanitarian program, members of the University community can join with other citizens of Thunder Bay to send millions of gift shoe boxes (2.3 million last year) to less fortunate children around the world. "Operation Christmas Child" is part of the Samaritan's Purse year-round efforts to provide the necessities of life (clean water, food, clothing and medicine) to people around the world. All Student Services offices (Counselling & Career Centre, Learning Assistance Centre, Health Services and Financial Aid) and the Gender Issues Centre will act as "shoebox depots» to pick up information and boxes, and to receive filled gift boxes. UNIVERSI T Y Call for Nominations Lakehead University Sports Wall of Fame Distribution and collection of the shoeboxes will be November 1 - 20. Make a child smile •· Fill a shoebox! Lakehead University Athletics Department is inviting nominations for candidates to be inducted to the Sports Wall of Fame in the year 2000. There are three categories: "Athlete," "Builder," and "Team." Athletes must have graduated at least five years before being inducted. A Builder is someone who has served Lakehead University Athletics as an executive or member of a support group, or as a coach, an official, a manager or an administrator for at least four years. A Team must have achieved a high level of excellence in a given year at least 10 years prior to induction. The deadline for nominations is December 15, 1999. Nomination forms are available at the Athletics Department, C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse, Lakehead University. For further information call Darlene Yakimoski at 343-8656 or Sharon Kozak 345-2290. Lakehead University- November 1999 7 Art On Campus A sculpture entitled "Inner Healing" by Lakehead graduate Bruce Stonehouse has been installed on campus near Residence. The art was purchased by Residence Council with money raised through through the sale of student care packages. �-----------------.;«■•-•;----------------Department of Music Lumina Concert Series November24 Marc-Andre Hamelin, piano 8 p.m., St. Paul's United Church LUCC Children's Christmas Party Sunday,December12, 1999 2 - 5 p.m. in the Main Cafeteria LUCC is inviting staff and faculty to leave donations of craft materials/and or supplies (i.e. ribbon, wood, paper rolls) at the Switchboard and to register their children's attendance with Patti Merriman, President's Office, no later than November 26, 1999. Lakehead University Dramatist Theatre presents Anton Chekhov's The Sea Gull November 18, 19,20,25,26,27 8 p.m. in The Bora Laskin Auditorium Tickets: $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors. For information call 343-8983. Forensic Science Public Lecture Series Nov. 17: Dr. Roger Frappier will speak on "DNA in the Ontario Courts" at 7 p.m. in the Lower Lecture Theatre Nov. 19: Dr. Anna Cappelli will speak on "The Anatomy and Physiology of a Forensic Laboratory" at 7 p.m. in the Upper Lecture Theatre Publications on the Web Lakehead's Office of Communications is now publishing issues of the Agora and the Nor'Wester on the Web. Look for these publications under "News & Events" "University Publications." The site was designed by Heath Higgins, a fourth-year business administration student who also designed the Web page for Lakehead's Alumni Association. It will be updated by Communications and Institutional Analysis Assistant Jennifer Willianen. The Year of the Thunder Wolf Lakehead University Athletics kicked off the 1999/2000 season with a pep rally in the Agora to introduce this year's varsity teams and coaches. During the rally it was announced that Lakehead varsity teams, formerly called "Nor'Westers" will now be called "Thunderwolves," and a new logo is in the works. Upcoming events at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse: November 19-20 Men's Basketball Lakehead vs University of Waterloo November 19 Women's Basketball Lakehead vs. Laurier University November 20 Women's Basketball Lakehead vs University of Windsor Starting on Monday, November 15, at 8:45 a.m. (and every second Monday after) CBC Radio will be featuring an interview with Athletic Director Tom Warden and a Lakehead athlete. Devel. & Alumni Affairs CD Trojan Lakehead University- November 1999 8 � 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.16 No.9 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains updates on current research happening at Lakehead, a message from the President, and an annoucement that the Power House is being updated. 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 1999-11 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Lakehead Lakehead University Power House President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/520cf83d62e2dfa53648890b47fa2c04.pdf d6b543991c74ccb948217b4928504c0f PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada November 1995, Vol. 12, No. 8 ]OE CLARK VISITS LU Canada's former prime minister came to Lakehead with a prepared text about opportunities for trade in India and South Africa. But, in keeping with the spirit of the Canadian Institute of International Affairs, the Right Honourable Joe Clark spent much of the evening answering questions from the audience. Here, for the record, are some of his comments: On India ... "India may soon have a larger population than China, yet it has a functioning democracy and is organized in ways that are familiar to us -- a similar system of law, similar institutions of government, widespread use of the English language, and a large middle class of 250 million people equal to the entire population of the United States of America." On South Africa ... "While the critical changes in India have been economic, the critical changes in South Africa have been political... F.W. de Klerk said in March, 'The ANC has moved from nationalization to privatization.' Certainly all the objective evidence suggests that South Africa will follow the general market course... To assume that it is captive of an old ideology is simply not in accordance with the facts.'' INSIDE Who says teaching and research at the university level are not inextricably linked? Lakehead announces its Distinguished Instructor andDistinguished Researcher Awards for 1995. Page3 A concerned parent speaks outabout proposed cuts to Child Care in Ontario. Page 10 On Russia ... "Canada should try to stay in Russia to develop our connections with other parts of the former Soviet Union and we should be encouraging other western countries to act together to try to bring some stability to Russia.'' On the aftermath ofthe Quebec Referendum ... A meeting of the provinces without the Federal government "could be very useful, particularly given the difficulty that exists with having enough other Canadians accept the idea of the distinctive character of Quebec, whatever we call it. It may well be that an initiative that came from the provinces would be more acceptable in the rest of the country and be seen as more representative in Quebec. It may well be that the provincial premiers have more of a capacity at this point in the life of the country than the national government would.'' 'Canada's genius is its flexibility,• says Canada's former prime minister. The Right Honourable Joe Clark spoke to more than 300 people in early November atapublic lecture on campus sponsored by the Canadian Institute for International Affairs and the Department of History. Photo: Peter Puna CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS For over 60 years, the Canadian Institute of International Affairs (CHA) has been providing Canadians with a non-partisan nationwide forum for discussion, analysis, and debate of international affairs. �Maclean's 1995 --LU 11th in Reputational Survey The 1995 version of the Canaruan university system's efforts at helping Maclean's to sell magazines is out. In terms of reputation, Lakehead Uruversity has improved its posjtion from 12th to 11th in our class and the sample size has increased to over 3,400 surveyed. In terms of overall rating, we were 16th of 19 surveyed as 4 more universities decided not to participate tltis year. Bright spots include a #1 rating in Library Acquisitions and a #5 rating in terms of Scholarships and Bursaries. □ ■ by Dr. Robert Rosehart President Lakehead University 1996-97 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT Internet News from Dr. Steven McCaw, Associate Professor, Biomecbanics, Illinois State University Recent Nor'Wester Magazine articles mentioning the retirement of Dr. W. Baarschers and Dr. G. Hughes brought glowing tributes from Steven McCaw. Steven went on from Lakehead University to earn a PhD at the University of Oregon in 1989 and is now teaching at Illinois State. AETS FundingReview Further to last month's article on the process to evolve the 1996/ 97 operating budget, I present on Page 3 the "Interim Budget Guidelines" developed by the Task Force on Funding and which wiU be recommended shortly to the Board of Governors for approval. These are planning guidelines at this stage and will give direction to the TFF and the adminjstration during the next phases of the 1996-97 budget development. Indications are that the provincial economfo statement may be delayed somewhat and, currently, it is anticipated in late November or early December. As well, there seems to be the hint that announcements will only be for a year with some type of"commjssion on post-secondary education" established to examine the future structure of the Ontario system over the next six months or so. These are all rumours (as are the grant/twtion scenarios), but they do indicate that the government may be open to further consultation prior to establishing a long-term rurection for the system. A considerable amount of time and serious consideration is being given to the budget issue by all units withm the Uruversity and many, many ideas have been generated. A lot of these concepts focus on desirable features of the early retirement program under development. It is anticipated that, should approval be given, the early retirement program will be made available for a two-month window in mid-December for retiremem to take place on June 30, 1996orearlier. On the prograrn/deparanental side of tbmgs, much work is being done withm departments and some effort is being put into dealing with trans-deparanental issues. These issues are the most challenging to make progress with but, as well, potentially have the biggest fiscal and programmatic impact. 2 Because continuing concerns wst whether in fact Lakebead University has followed the guidelines for the use of the Aboriginal Educational Training Strategy funding, Pat O'Brien, the Chair of the Board, and I have asked the Minister of Education and Training to review the use of AETS funding by Lakehead University over the past few years to determine in fact if we have been consistent with the program guidelines. The AETS funding program is administered by the Minjstry of Education and Training. Lakehead Uruversity continues to be very supportive of our Aboriginal post-secondary initiatives and looks for opportunities to expand our offerings in the future. In this regard we are expecting to receive policy direction from the LU Aboriginal Management Council. Nanabijou Child Care Centre As you will read in another article in this issue, most non-profit cruld care centres expect to be in great financial stress in the near future. The Nanabijou Centre at Lakebead University bas worked very well from day one and every effort must be made to preserve it either in its current format or, if that is impossible, in some type of restructured mode. Dr. Nelson to take Sabbatical After an extended period of service, Dr. Connie Nelson, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, is to take her scheduled sabbatical leave from January 1 to June 30, 1996. Dr. Whitfield is currently exploring a number of options to carry on the important work in this area during her absence, wrule at the same time tiling consideration of our soon-to-be-announced budgetary challenges. Agora, November 1995 �A -~ .......:. TASK FORCE ON FUNDING INTERIM BUDGET GUIDELINES as established October 27, 1995 Dr. I. Nirdosh DistinguishedInstructor Dr. S.A. Mirza Distinguished Researcher Special and Unique Congratulations for Dr. S.A.Mir:zaandDr.I. Nirdosh In 1988 Dr. INirdosh (Chemical Engineering) won the Distinguished Researcher Award and in 1991 Dr.S.A.Mirza(CivilEngineering)won the Distinguished Instructor Award. On behalf of the Vice-President (Academic), Dr. John Whitfield, I am pleased to announce that for 1995 Dr. I. Nirdosh has been awarded the Distinguished Instructor Award and Dr. S.A. Mirza has been awarded the Distinguished Researcher A ward. Special congratulations to both and I draw your attention to the fact that these two faculty represent the first "dual" winners of these very special awards. Such recognition adds further support to the interconnectedness of teaching and research. Book Launchingand Publications A very important part of a faculty members activity is the dissemination of scholarly work through publications and Lakehead University faculty have been particularly active during the past few months. Below is a sampling: Breaking the Mould -- A very successful book launch was held on Thursday, November 2, 1995 by Dr. Penny Petrone in the Faculty Lounge. This, I believe, is Dr. Petrone's seventh book and although I am only about 20 pages into it, I would class it as a must read. Thunder Bay, From Rivalry to Unity -On November 9, 1995, in the Agora, the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society launched a major historical review of Thunder Bay edited by T.J. Tronrud and E. Epp. In addition to the obvious contribution of Dr. Ernie Epp, the work features the following Lakehead University contributions: -Dr. Patricia Jasen, History -Dr. Ron Lappage, Kinesiology -Dr. Brian Lorch, Geography -Dr. Bruce Muirhead, History -Dr. Brian A.M. Phillips, Geography -Dr. James Stafford, Sociology In addition, several current and former graduate students including Margaret Frenette, David Jordon and Jean Morrison participated. Centre for Northern Studies Publication: Northern Social Work Practice, edited by Dr. Roger Delaney and Dr. Keith Brownlee with contributions from Lakehead University faculty including, as well, Sharon Taylor, Juanita Weening and M. Trainer. 1. ENROLMENT Overall enrolment should be maximized while ensuring that all students can be soundly taught, serviced and physically accommodated. Every effort should be made to maintain a minimum of 5,500 full-time students for the 1997/98 academic year. 2ACADEMICPROGRAMMING Each academic unit should immediately review academic programs and curricula with the aim to rationalize and restructure these for maximum efficiency and to implement by Fall, 1996. The integrity and standards of continuing programming must be maintained. 3. SUPPORT SYSTEMS All support systems should be reviewed immediately and, where possible, restructuring and/or rationalizing take place while maintaining a level of service that provides sufficient support to maintain the academic programming and enrolment. 4. HUMAN RESOURCES Decisions with respect to the anticipated reduction in the cost of our human resources shall recognize collective agreements and the use of attrition and volwitary exiting as much as possible to address redundancy. Employees should be kept informed in a consistent manner and be treated in a fair and equitable manner. S. FINANCIAL Assume an approximate $6,000,000 reduction in Provincial funding over one year and a tuition fee increase of 10% per annum in each of 1996/97 and 1997/98. Any deficit must relate to specific program expenditures (i.e. early retirement incentives) and with a sound plan presented for retirement of the deficit. Any incentive plan(s) that leads to effective restructuring/ rationalizing and ensures savings should be considered. And last, but not least, let me recognize the creative poetry presented to me recently by Dr. Art Ponder from the Faculty of Education (sample titles, 011 Growing Older; The Bottom Line). Agora, November 1995 3 �ON CAMPUS 1995-96 ROCKEFELLER SCHOLARS TAKE PART IN THE NATIVE STUDENT CoNFERENCE Dr. Sylvie Berbaum and Dr. Ross Mallick gave their first public lectures last month at a Native Student Conference organized by students involved in the Indigenous Learning program and the LU Forum. Medical Aid Claims Lost Time Claims Days Lost on Claims 1995 Jan. - Nov. Jan. - Nov. The incidence and severity of injuries sustained by University employees during the current year is substantially below 1994 levels for the same period {January 1to October 31). REPORT Mv INJURY? Bur I HAVEN'T BEEN OFF WoRK! It is still a common misunderstanding that reporting of injuries which occur at work is only something that you need to do if you "lose time." In reality, all injuries, no matter how trivial must be reported -- and reported promptly. While "obvious" injuries such as cuts and sprains are frequently reported, the following types of injuries often go unreported: • gradual disablements; · delayed onset injuries or disablements; The Native Student Conference was attended by over 40 students, some from as far away as Arctic College in Iqaluit, Baffin Island. Berbaum and Mallick are Visiting Humanities Research Fellows participating in the Native Philosophy Project, a program funded by The Rockefeller Foundation. Berbaum is in the process of writing a doctoral thesis for the University of Montreal focussing on Ojibway mythology and musical analysis. Mallik is completing a book based on research that was commissioned by the Native Council of Canada in preparation for the UN's International Decade of the World's Indigenous People. • aggravation of pre-existing conditions; • injuries which do not require immediate first aid or medical aid. Prompt reporting ensures that appropriate and timely health care can be provided for the injured employee, if it is required. And, it initiates the process which results in necessary measures being taken to prevent the recurrence of similar events. •· M. Peuramaki ORDER OF CANADA Mildred Milliea, a 1984 graduate of Lakehead University's Native Language Instructors' Program, received the Order of Canada on November 16, 1995, in recognition of her work in preserving the Micmac language. AcademicAll-Canadianand this year'sJohn Zanatta Scholarship winnerJackie Shaw {right)andAmy Pinnegar {left) took time out during the Alumni Association's Annual General Meeting in October to welcome Sydney Sarah Grace (centre) to the world of varsity sports. The students were taking part in the John Zanatta alumni basketball games, an annual fund-raiser which raised over $1500 for scholarships this year. Sydney's parents, John and PattiGrace, have both servedasAssistantCoach to the LU basketball teams. Photo: Mary Beth Coates 4 According to Karen Merkley, Lakehead University's Teacher Education Programs Assistant, the Micmac language had all but died out in 1981 when Mildred enrolled in NLIP. She says, "Mildred has been instrumental in the production of materials and the very survival of the language. It is also remarkable that Mildred, who is 65, was in her 50s when she completed the diploma and managed to bring up 12 children besides!" In addition to the Order of Canada, Milliea has received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of New Brunswick. Agora, November 1995 �PROFILE Political Science Professor Laure Paquette is an expert in Strategic Theory and East Asian Security. A Strategic Theoretical Approach to "2 + 4" Russia and the United States plus Japan, China, Taiwan, and North and South Korea by Sara Hatherly btially it may seem that the principles of military theory and security have little relationship to increasing the effectiveness of the public service or decreasing child abuse and family violence. For Dr. Laure Paquette however, it was the link between these issues which originally Jed her to pursue the study of strategic theory. Prior to entering graduate studies in Political Science at Queen's University, Paquette was a social activist and civil servant who found herself wondering how the actions of bureaucratic organizations and social activist groups could be made more effective. While reading, shediscovered a topic known as "strategy" which had up to that time only been examined in terms of military theory. According to Paquette, strategy is a way of organizing and planning your actions to make sure that you are getting to your goals with maximum effectiveness. An expert in strategic theory and East Asian security, a field in which there are few experts under the age of 50 and even fewer women, Paquette has distinguished herself as one of the only researchers who has attempted to transfer the principles of military strategy to a more general theory of strategy which could be applied in a variety of settings. For Paquette one of the highlights of her career as a strategic theorist was her recent six-week summer experience as a visiting scholar in Seoul, Korea. As part of the research involved in her upcoming book on a strategic theoretical approach to the "2 + 4" (Russia and the U.S. plus Japan, China, Taiwan, and North and South Korea), Paquette received a fellowship from the Institute of Far Eastern Studies of Kyungnam University in Seoul, Korea. Agora, November 1995 Dr. Laure Paquette Strategy is a way of organizing and planning your actions to make sure that you are getting to your goals with maximum effectiveness. Hosted and sponsored by the IFES, Paquette describes her work this summer as "the most exciting theoretical research I've done since my PhD." During her stay, Paquette not only spent intensive hours researching at the Institute, but also had the opportunity to lecture at the Korean Institute for Defense Analysis and the Korean National Defense University on the strategic compatibility of North and South Korean policy. The lFES fellowship covered room and board at the Institute, research expenses, and an additional monthly allowance for living expenses. According to Paquette, the Insti- tute provided " ...an ideal environment in which to work. It housed an excellent library with probably the best collection of periodicals in Korea and an extremely helpful sup• port staff." She described her Korean colleagues as very direct and hard working. Many worked from 7:30 am until 10:00 at night, stopping only briefly to order in supper. Saturday was also a workday until 2:00 pm and many of the professors at the Institute also came to work on Sundays. Of the four to five visiting scholars that the Institute hosted this past summer, Paquette was the only female. Despite the fact that the status of women is dramatically different in countries such as Korea, Paquette reported that her gender did not affect how her Korean colleagues accepted her. She was wellrespected and, although she was treated somewhat differently from her male colleagues, what dominated was the genuine desire for scholarly exchange. Socializing was limited due to her demanding work schedule, but she did accept an invitation to go for drinks and karaoke, a popular leisure activity in Korea. Emerging from Paquette's work this summer has been a new approach to examining strategic theory in terms of the interactions between countries. Prior to this summer Paquette had focused her research on strategic theory in terms of one country at a time. But her summer studies on the compatibility between foreign policy of North and South Korea and the interactions between South Korea and other members of the ''2 + 4" have fostered an interest in a further examination of the interactions between other countries such as Taiwan and China, which she hopes to make one of her next projects. Overall, Paquette describes her experience in Korea as an excellent one and concludes, " ...the Korean scientific community is beginning to reach out in a major way to North America. They are very close to the United States, but they haven't historically been as close to Canada, and I think it would be a shame for us not to seize every opportunity we have." Sara Hatherly (HBSc'94) is enrolled in the Master's program in Experimental Psychology. She is one of several smdents participating in SP.ARK. -- Lakehead, a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal/The Times-News. 5 �BIOMECHANICS IN SPORT MAINTAINING AN EFFECTIVE VOICE by Livio Di Matteo Lakehead University's SSFC Representative The joint advisory committee of the Canadian Federation for the Humanities (CA-I) and the Social Science Federation of Canada (SSFC) have issued a report titled "A Stronger Presence for Scholarship: Towards a Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada." The report is a response to the financial pressures currently facing social science and humanities researchers in Canada. Among other things, the cutting by SSHRC of core funding for the SSFC and the CFH has forced the two federations to move quickly to examine their future. The report recommends that the CFH and the SSFC act immediately to create a single unified and integrated new organization representing all social science and humanities societies in Canada effective April 1, 1996. The name of the new organization will be the Humanities and Social Science Federation ofCanada. In creating a single organization, the CFH and the SSFC are indicating to the public and to government a firm resolve to maintain an effective voice for social science and humanities research while at the same time minimizing administrative costs. By 1998-99, the new organization will be running on annual revenues of about $400,000 compared to current joint revenues of about $800,000. During the month of July 1995, the School of Kinesiology and Dr. Tony Bauer (Conference Chair) successfully coordinated the XIIlth Annual International Symposium for Biomechanics in Sport where 110 presentations and posters were presented by delegates from over 15 countries. All the delegates were housed in the Lakehead residences and enjoyed a variety of social and recreational events to complement the academic presentations. The highlight of the conference was the academic awards banquet held at Old Fort William. The Geoffrey Dyson Memorial Award was presented to Dr. Patrick Bishop, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, who presented the Memorial Lecture entitled Biomechanics for Cervical Quadriplegia. Geoffrey Dyson, a former LS.B.S. board member, is remembered as one of the foremost biomechanicians, successfully developing sport biomechanics through his book The Mechanics of Athletics now published in over 10 languages. Additional awards for Young Researcher and Best Poster Presentations were also presented. The School of Kinesiology staff and graduate students presented a total of nine papers and posters during the conference. The success of the conference is a credit to the Kinesiology staff, graduate students and undergraduate team who volunteered their time to assist in a variety of capacities. A special mention is in order for the exceptional support provided from the various Lakehead University administrative departments including: Fmance, External Relations, Graphics, Media Services and Conference Services. The following papers were presented by staff and graduate students from the Department of Kinesiology: Mike Poling, Tony Bauer - "Temporal Comparisons of Hamstring Co-Contraction Latency in Anterior Cruciate Deficient Knees." WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY Electronic Current Contents All seven editions of Current Contents are now available to Lakehead University students and faculty for searching through the Internet. Current Contents is a weekly updated table of contents service covering journals in a wide range of disciplines: Agriculture; Biology and Environmental Sciences; Arts & Humanities; Clinical Medicine; Engineering; Technology & Applied Sciences; Life Sciences; Physical, Chemical & Earth Sciences; and Social & Behavioral Sciences. The system allows users to search the latest six months of Current Contents to locate articles by author, title, subject and journal title. The Current Contents database is updated weekly with the oldest issue being deleted as the newest one is added. Paolo Sanzo, Tony Bauer - "The Effects ofLow Dye Taping on Foot Pressure in Subjects with Plantar Fasciitis." Renee Johnstone, Tony Bauer - "Knee Torque Kinetics During Highland Dancing." Tony Bauer, Carlos Zerpa -- "Prediction ofLeg Power in the Horizontal Jump (poster)." Mark Thomas, Robert Thayer, Moira McPherson -- "Off set Skating Characteristics of World Cup Level Cross Country Skiers." Rodney Puumala, Moira McPherson -- "A Kinetic Analysis of the Flight Phase of Ski Jumping (poster)." Wayland Pulkkinen, Robert Thayer, Moira McPherson -- "The Monitoring of Training and Recovery in Elite Cross Country Skiers (poster)." The database is mounted at York University Library and is available from either a VMS system or a PC with telnet capabilities. This is a jointly funded project of the Ontario University Libraries. Frantisek Vaverka, Moira McPherson, Bojan Jost, Mirek Janura, M. Elfmark. Rodney Puum ala - "A Kinematic Focus on the Relationship Between the Main Phases of Ski Jumping and Perfonnance at the Innsbruck 1995 Event." The Chancellor Paterson Library has prepared a brief guide on connecting to and searching Current Contents from York. This guide is available in the Computerized Search Services office and at the Infonnation Desk in The Chancellor Paterson Library. For further infonnation contact Valerie Gibbons at 343- 8129. Presentation manuscripts will be edited and published as Conference Proceedings/or XIII International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sport, Lakehead Universiry, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, July 1995. 6 Agora, November 1995 �RESEARCH NEWS The 13-memberBoreal Ecosystem Science Co-op is a cost-effective way ofco-ordinating research into ecosystem sustainability. People With Vision Need Only Apply by Steve Jobbitt In an age of continually shrinking government funding, new and innovative approaches to research must be taken. the Boreal Ecosystem Science Co-operative is one such program -- bringing universities, government agencies, public groups and private industry together to enhance development of scientific knowledge that will help in the sustainable management of natural resources. The Boreal Ecosystem Science Co-operative grew out of a memorandum of understanding between the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Lakehead University. Signed in September of last year, the memorandum identified the need for greater collaboration between the two groups to consolidate research which, until recently, had occurred on a sporadic and ad hoc basis. Co-ordinator Gene Murphy says there are many different organizations, agencies and companies that have become increasingly interested in effective research into ecosystem sustainability. Titls is where the Science Co-op, now13 members strong, plays a valuable role, bringing together a number of diverse groups with one common goal. The advantages are substantial. For one, research becomes more cost efficient with Science Co-op members providing staff, resources and expertise if necessary. Also, the fact that a broad range of groups with varied interests are involved adds credibility to the research being done, and increases the chances of the results being widely accepted in both the public and private sectors. "Having Lakehead University as a partner in the project and working from its campus is a major advantage," says Murphy. "The University is well known and respected, the campus is well located. and there is already a good relationship between the University and other agencies involved in natural resources management." The advantages for Lakehead are of equal significance in terms of exposure for the University and research prospects. Murphy, himself a graduate of Lakehead University, is confident that the Boreal Ecosystem Science Co-operative will provide faculty and students, especially graduate students, with the opportunity to do m~aningful research. Agora, November 1995 Of course. nothing is without its particular challenges. As a new and unique enterprise, the Science Co-op not only has had to gain the trust of all its members, but it has also had to determine its tenns of reference in order to assure that people are comfortable working together. Publicity and awareness are also important issues. "There is a need to get people to understand and appreciate the benefits of the Science Co-op," says Murphy. He is confident that this will come, saying it "will get to the point where organizations will be knocking down the door to get in." Gena Murphy 80REAL ECOSYSTEM SCIENCE Co-oPEAATIVE PARTNERS Abitibl•Price, Thunder Bay Canadian Forest Service Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research E.B.Eddy Forest Products Lake Abltibl Model Forest Lakehead University Northeast Science & Technology Northwest Fire Management Centre Northwest Science & Technology Ontario Forest Research Institute Parks Canada Parks Ontario Stone Consolidated Corporation Toe Science Co-op is also a reaction to the recent Crown Forest Sustainability Act. legislation that is both "timely and accurate," says Murphy, focusing as it does on the joint responsibilities of both the government and the forest industry for sustainability. The goal of the legislation is to marry the harvest and renewal processes by shifting responsibility for implementing sustainability to the harvesters. This, according to Murphy, "will lead to the need for more collaboration in determining research priorities and in more genuine partnership arrangements for getting research done." Are co-operative projects like this the wave of the future for research at academic institutions? Murphy says yes, arguing that it is more efficient and cost effective, and the results are of more use to a greater number of people. "These kinds of co-ops are much more common in the United States," he says, "and they are becoming more popular in this country." For more information about the Boreal Ecosystem Science Co-operative call Gene Murphy at (807) 343-4037. Steve Jobbitt, a third-year Arts student, is one of several students participating in SP.A.RX. -- Lakehead, a student writing program sponsoredby The Chronicle-Journal/The Times-News. 7 �■l%W=11 Ud:i;J:@ti;@=-I---------------------NEW FACES ON CAMPUS OUTDOOR RECREATION, PARKS & TOURISM Dr. Julie Zhou Dr. Simon Di Two professors have joined the School of Mathematical Sciences this fall. They are Assistant Professor Dr. Julie Zhou and her husband, Adjunct Professor Dr. Simon Di. Julie's area of e:itpertise is statistics and she is hoping to team up with other researchers at Lakehead to do joint research in the social sciences, engineering or forestry. Simon's field is numerical analysis and optimization. Originally from China, both Julie and Simon completed their PhD from the University of Alhena and they both share a wide range of interests from swimming and sports, to playing bridge. Julie Zhou's office is in the Ryan Building, RB 2016, and you can reach her by calling 343-8689. Simon Di's office is in the Braun Building, BB l 067E and he can be reached by calling 343-8186. -- W. Petersen NECAH Professor Mary-Lou Kelley and Dr. Darlene Steven, on behalf of the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health, have received a SSHRC Small Universities Grant for $3500toexplore "Building a Model for Interdisciplinary Education: Gerontology at Lakehead University." 8 Dr. Russell Currie recently presented a paper entitled "The Liminoidity, Inversionary, and Prosaic Behaviours Model"atthe 1995 National Recreation Park Association Sympositun on Leisure Research. In addition, Dr. Currie, in conjunction with Texas A&M University, has just completed a market feasibility analysis for the USDA Forest Service and published a technical report entitled "Fonnulation of a Feasibility Analysis Prototype via Comparable Site Appraisal of Natural Resource Developments." Dr. David Twynam was aco-coordinatorof the conference Shaping Tomorrow's North: The Role ofTourism and Recreation held in ThunderBay,Octoberl2-15, 1995. Twynam also was a co-presenter of a paper entitled "Market Segmentation and Integrated Forest Management in Northern Ontario: Ecotourism and Activities, Setting and Outcomes." Dr. Mike Quinn presented a paper entitled "Woodland Caribou and the Wilderness Character of the North Shore" and a workshop presentation entitled "Expansion into Wildlife Viewing Opportunities: The Potential for Backcountry Outfitters and Lodges in Boreal Canada." Dr. Bob Payne was co-presenter of a paper entitled "Benefits, Business and Management in Canadian National Parks: Exploration and Issues" and held a workshop entitled "Reconciling Roads and Recreation in Northern Ontario." Dr. Tom Potter held a workshop entitled ''Leave No Trace Outdoor Skills and Ethics: Today's Commitment for Tomorrow's North." As Chair of the Kingfisher Partner Group, Dr. LisleThomson utilized a $100,000grant from the N.O.D.A. program and an additional $75,000 (approximately) from the Federal government's Section 25 program to design and develop a new concept facility at Kingfisher Lake. Thomson and Al Cameron of Canadian Forestry Services officially opened the Kingfisher Partner Group Demonstration Forest Trail on September 29, 1995. The Kingfisher Partner Group consists of members of the Faculty of Forestry, Scouts Canada, Confederation College, Ministry of Natural Resources, Lakehead Board of Education and Avenor. Dr. Henry Akervall and Lorna Akervall, CDA.CDR,PDA, presented a seminar to delegates of the Ontario Dental Association at their annual Convention in Toronto in May, 1995. The full day seminar was based on a Home Study Program developed by Dr. A.kervall and Loma A.kervall titled "Hands Off' Dentistry...Human Resource Planning and Team Development for the 90s and Beyond." The Home Study Program is also used in its entirety by the Ontario Dental Nurses and Assistants Association as part of their professional upgrading. ENGLISH Dr. Jeanette Lynes presented a paper entitled "Television and (De)regionalism: Wayne Johnston's Human Amusements" at the Sense of Place conferenc.e held at University of Alberta, Oct. 13-15. She has also published the following creative writing: TheFiddlehead(no.184),2poems;The Pottersfteld Portfolio (Vol. 16, No. 1), 3 poems; The Nashwaak Review (No. 2), 3 poems. KlNESIOLOGY Lakehead University Hwnan Performance Laboratory has been reaccredited as one of the 16 Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology High Perfonnance Athlete Testing Laboratories. Dr. Thomas M. K. Song, Professor and Coordinator of the Hwnan Performance Laboratory, says maintaining uniform standards for physiological assessment is an imponant factor in determining the success of Canada's high perfonnance athletes. The purpose of the accreditation program is quality control and quality assurance in athletes testing, assessing elite athletes, and providing the most effective sport science consultation and counselling to coaches and athletes. Many elite athletes in various sports organizations have been tested and consulted at the Hwnan Perfor- Agora, November 1995 �mance Laboratory. The high performance athlete testing program has been well accepted by the national sports organizations, coaches and athletes. Dr. Moira McPherson was one of 14invited speakers at the 1bird International Olympic Committee World Congress on Sport Sciences in Atlanta, Georgia The World Congress on Sport Science reflects the International Olympic Committee's dedication to improvement of athletic performance through sport science. The 7-day congress attracted researchers from around the world. There were over 250 presentations on a variety of sport science topics. McPherson presented a paper in the Applied Biomechanics area entitled "Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Sport." The purpose of the paper was to promote the use of both qualitative and quantitative analysis of movement as sources of information to help athletes and coaches. The paper will be published in the congress proceedings. Dr. R. Thayer and Ms Sandra Brundle presented a paper entitled "A Comparison of Fructose and Glucose Ingestion Before and During Endurance Cycling to Exhaustion" at the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology in October, 1995. The conference was in Quebec City and was hosted by Laval University. GEOGRAPHY Two members of the Department of Geography have chapters in the book Themes and Issues of Canadian Geography 1/Beitrager zur Geographie Kanadas I recently published by the University of Salzburg, Austria. The book consists of articles by geographers from across Ontario and Manitoba, and is based on a field course held in this country in 1993 for Salzburg geography students. All the papers are in English, except for one by a former Brandon University professor now head of Geography at Salzburg. Lakehead contributions consist of "Communities and the resource economy of northwestern Ontario"by Dr. MargaretJohnston of the Department of Geography and Centre for Northern Studies, and "Thunder Bay, Ontario: Rivalry and Harmony in an Amalgamated City" by Dr. Robert DiJley of the Department of Geography and former honours geography student Eric Strand. Agora, November 1995 SOCIAL WORK Dr.JohnR.GrahamandAleanAI-Krenawi are publishing "A Comparison Study of Traditional Helpers in a Late Nineteenth Century Canadian (Christian) Society and in a Late Twentieth Century Bedouin (Muslim) Society in the Negev, Israel" in the Journal ofMulticultural Social Work, 4, 2, Fall 1995, 26 pp. Graham has also published "Charles Eric Hendry (19031979): The PreWar Formational Origins ofaLeader of Post-World War II Canadian Social Work Education" in Cana- dian Social Work Review, 11, 2, Summer 1994, pp. 150-67 and "Lessons For Today: Canadian Municipalities and Unemployment ReliefDuring the 1930s Great Depression" in Canadian Review ofSocial Policy, 35, Spring 1995, pp. 1-18. Along with BeatriceTraub-Werner, Graham presented a paper entitled "Admissions Processes into Canadian Master of Social Work Programmes in the 1990s" at the the Third International Conference on Social Values held at Oxford University, England, in July 1995. The paper will be published in their peer-reviewed Proceedings in 1996. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Dr. V.R. Puttagunta chaired a session "Carbondioxide Separation Processes" at the Sixth Saskatchewan Petroleum Conference, Regina, October 17-18, 1995. Puttagunta also presented a paper "Generalized Viscosity Model for the Effects of Temperature, Pressure and Gas Composition" at the same conference. The coauthors of this paper are Dr. A. Miadonye from Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Drs. R. Srivastava & S.S. Huang from Saskatchewan Research Council, Edmonton, Alberta; and Prof. Yan Dafan from University of Petroleum, Beijing, China. Several years ago, Puttagunta made a collaborative research agreement with the Heavy Oil Division of Saskatchewan Re- search Council which supplied reliable experimental viscosity data for Saskatchewan heavy oils. These data, which formed part of the data base for the development of the now well known viscosity correlation, developed by Puttagunta with his associates, are difficult to obtain in university research because the high temperature and high pressure measurements cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Puttagunta presented a paper "Viscosity Estimation for Crude Petroleum Liquids" at the International Conference on Fluid and Thermal Energy Conversion '94, Kuta Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, December 12-15, 1994. Puttagunta also chaired at the same conference, the concluding session: ''Energy Optimization and Management." POLITICAL SCIENCE Dr. L. Paquetterecentlypublishedanumber of chapters and articles: 'The Importance of Strategic Concept" in the International Journal L:4; 'The North Korean Nuclear Crisis 1992-1994: DidPreventiveDiplomacy Occur?" in Peacemaking and Preventive Diplomacy in the New World Disorder, edited by David Black and Sue Rolston of the Centre for Foreign Policy Studies, Dalhousie University, and ''Taiwan's New National Strategy for the Post-Cold War World," in Issues and Studies, Taiwan's leading and best-known journal of international affairs, edited at the renowned Institute for International Relations of National Chengchi University, Taipei. NURSING Dr. Darlene Steven and Prof~rs Rhonda Kirk-Gardner, Diana Pallen, and Dennis McPherson have received funding from the Ministry of Health, Health Community Grants to translate 'The Hearts for Life Programme" into Ojibway and Finnish. The award is for $7,500. Dr. Darlene Steven and Professor Rhonda Kirk-Gardner presented a paper titled, "Congestive Heart Failure in the Elderly" and a poster "Hypertension in the Elderly" at the Canadian Council of Cardio-vascular Nurses Conference held in Toronto, October 26-27 (refereed). 9 �OPINION Harris Cuts Could Shut Down Nanabijou Child Care Centre by Nancy Luckai When I foundNanabijou in the old Nursing Station of the LU Residence, I found not only a little piece of heaven for my two children but a big chunk of sanity for myself. Unfortunately, both states are now at risk. When announcements are made later this month about cuts to post-secondary education there will also be news about the Ontario child care system. The bottom line is that anticipated changes in the funding mechanisms -- subsidization of both spaces and wages -- will have devastating short and long tenn effects on a child care system we have come to rely on. The proposed voucher system will save the government money because it will destroy the regulated day care sector. The method is convoluted but the result is clear. Even without releasing the details of the new plan, the government has admitted that: 1) children's safety will be compromised - parents will be required to sign a waiver so the province won't be held liable for children's safety, has their own horror story about private day care -- current regulations under the Day Nurseries Act provide, at the least. an instrument by which we can protect our children. Without regulation, the children have no such defense. The attitude of this government is clear. If parents, and more specifically women, can't find appropriate care for their children, they will have to stay home to look after them. Harris may improve his unemployment statistics with this strategy but he is wasting the incredible resource represented by parents in the workforce and he is squandering other public monies already spent to educate these individuals. All parents - past. present and future - have a stake in this fight. Write or phone your MPP and city councillor today. Attend the Town Hall Meeting organized by the Northwestern Ontario Region Child Care Committee on November 23 at the James Street School (Time - TBA). We must not let our own considerable worries about post-secondary education blind us to the dangers facing other Human Resource sectors! 2) over 50 percent of regulated, non-profit child care centres will close, 3) over 67 percent of regulated home child care will be lost, and 4) up to 90 percent of child care staff will lose their jobs. Responding to the lauer, Harris sees a silver lining in that all of these out-of-work professionals will be able to set up businesses in their own homes. This is ludicrous. The wages we have been paying day care workers do not allow them to be in a position to set up their own businesses. Unless of course we assume that children do not require much of anything in tenns of space, toys, nutrition and sanitation. Furthermore, the team approach to child care sustains high quality faci lities and personnel and safeguards against abuse by any individual. Virtually every working parent OPEN LETTER TO FACULTY October 18, 1995 To all Faculty: At the direction of Senate, a Space Users' Sub-Commi11ee was set up sometime ago with direction to consider the condition of our instructional facilities. The Sub-Committee of Dr. Maurice Benson, Prof. Cynthia Loos, Dr. Brian Lorch, and Dr. John Whitfield as Chair designed and conducted a survey requesting faculty input on concerns they saw.from firsthand experience, with instructional space across the campus. Members of the Sub-Commillee were particularly impressed with the thoughtful and detailed responses provided on the survey. It was evident that many faculty members expended a good deal of time and effort on preparing useful and objective comments, and the Sub-Committee wishes to express its gratitude for that cooperation. In reviewing the comments, obvious "clusters" of concerns became evident. Many related to air circulation (or lack thereof) and temperature control. Others reflected on the poor condition of furniture, inappropriate lecterns, inadequate or unsuitable audio-visual equipment, and quality or quantity of lighting. while still others spoke to occupational health and safety concerns. The summary ofyour comments has beenforwarded to the President, as Chair of the Space Commi11ee, and to the departments who are able to effect remedial action, with a request that an action plan be prepared. On behalf of the Sub-Committee, I want to sincerely thank each and every respondent for your thoughtful reply to our request for information. Krista and Phillip Luckaf learn and play in the supportive environment of Nanabijou Child Care Centre under the supervision of staff member Tonia Vercillo. The children's mother, Nancy Luckai, is a Technician with the Faculty of Forestry. John Whitfield Chair of the Space Users' Sub-Committee Agora, November 1995 �FORMS OF LU PENSION Life with a guaranteed period: Toe pension is payable monthly for the lifetime of the member, and will cease on his or her death unless death occurs prior to the end of the guaranteed period. which may be for 5, 10 or 15 years. If death occurs prior to the end of the guaranteed period. and the member's beneficiary is a spouse or dependent, as defined under the Income Tax Act, the payments will continue until the end of the guaranteed period. Otherwise the present value of the remaining guaranteed paym~nts will be paid in a lump sum to the member's beneficiary or estate. Joint and 60% Survivor reducing on plan member's death - with or withoutguaranteed period: a) Without guaranteed period Toe pension is payable monthly for the lifetime of the member and, on his or her death, will continue to the member's spouse for his or her lifetime at 60% of the level that was being paid immediately before the member's death. If the spouse has pre· deceased the member, the pension will cease on the member's death. b) With guaranteed period If the member dies prior to the end of the guaranteed period, which may be 5, 10 or 15 years, the pension continues at the full level until the end of the guaranteed period and only then reduces to 60%. If both spouses die before the end of the guaranteed period, payments can continue to a dependant until the end of the guaranteed period. If there is no dependant, the present value of the remaining guaranteed payments will be paid in a lump sum to the beneficiary or estate of the last one of the couple to die. Note: Under Ontario law, a member with a spouse must elect a pension which continues to the survivor of the couple after the death ofeither one, at the rate of at least 60% of that being paid while they were both alive, unless the non-member spouse waives his or her right to the survivor pension. Other Farms of LU Pension: Joint and survivor pension with or without a guaranteed period can also be taken at different levels, i.e. 100%, 50%, etc. Joint and survivor pensions reducing at the death of the member or the spouse are also available. For further information on pension options, contact Bill Bragnalo at extension 8757orE-mail Bill.Bragnalo@LakeheadU.Ca. GOVERNMENT BENERTS Canada Pension Plan (CPP) CPP Eligibility To be eligible for a CPP retirement pension, an applicant: CPP Between Ages 60 and 64 You could start collecting your CPP as early as age 60, and the amount of Canada Pension would be decreased by 0.5% for each month between the date the pension begins and the month after the applicant's 65th birthday. If, for example, you begin receiving your pension at age 60, your monthly CPP pension will be reduced to 70%. Toe pension amount will not be readjusted at age 65, but the pension will be adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Old Age Security (OAS) You may apply for benefits at age 65. Toe amount is based on the period of residence in Canada after age 18. The maximum benefit January I, 1995 was $387.74. The amounts are increased every three months based on increases in the Consumer Price Index. • must apply for the retirement pension, unless at age 65 he/she is in receipt of a CPP disability pension - must have made at least one valid contribution to the Plan and must be either a ) at least 65 years of age, or b) age 60 to 64 and have wholly or substan· tially ceased working CPPatAge65 • the basic pension is payable the month after the applicant's 65th birthday - the pension is equal to 25% of the contributor's average monthly pensionable earnings • the maximum monthly benefit payable in 1995is$713.19 - the applicant does not have to cease employment Q. Can I get more information or an estimate of my CPP and/or OAS before I decide to apply? A. Yes, further information can be obtained from: Human Resources Development Canada - once the pension payment begins, no further contributions can be made to the Plan Income Security Programs Office - the pension amount will be adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Thunder Bay, Ontario 2 Court Street South P78 2W3 1-800-416-9881 Human Resources Telephone Fax number Agora, November 1995 343-8334 346-7701 11 �CALENDAR O A public lecture on "Exploring the nature of aggregation effects in the Census Data from the Toronto urban region" will be given by Dr. Carl Amrhein, Chair of the Deparbnent of Geography, University of Toronto. The lecture is scheduled for Friday, November 17,1995 at 10:30 am in the Conference Room, Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research. Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Geography are invited to meet with Dr. Amrhein on Friday afternoon, 1:30 pm in RC-2003. O The Thunder Bay Chapter of the Inter- national Association ofBusiness Communicators (IABC) invites you to join film producer and director Jim Hyder for a twohour workshop on the art and craft of interviewing on Saturday, November 18 from 10:00 to 12:00 noon in the Faculty Lounge. Cost: $20 IABC Members, $25 non-Members, and $10 Full-time Students. Hyder's 23-year film career includes Distant Voices, the critically-acclaimed TV Ontario Series and the first IMAX film "North of Superior." NOMINATIONS SOUGHT RAFFLE WINNER FOR THE Congratulations to Henry Vanek of Brampton, Ontario, who was the lucky winner of the Alumni Association's Trip for Two Raffle, anywhere in the world where Air Canada flies. Over $2500 was raised by the Raffle for Alumni scholarships and bursaries. SPORTS WALL OF FAME Lakehead has established a Spons Wall of Fame to formally recognize outstanding achievements and contributions made by individuals or teams to Lakehead University's ath.letic program. Individuals may be nominated as "Athletes," "Builders," or as "Members of a Team." An "Ath.lete" will not be considered until five years after graduation. "Builder" nominees may be either active or inactive at their time of consideration and must have served for a period of at least four years (not necessarily consecutive), as an executive or member of a support group, coach, official, manager, or an administrator. "Team" nominees shall not be considered until 10 years after the year of achievement. The dead.line for the receipt of nominations is November 30, 1995. Formoreinformation contact the Ath.letics Office at 343-8213. To register contact Nancy Angus by telephone 623-6132 or by Fax 623-4815. O Lakehead University's annual Holiday Celebration will be held Friday, December8, 1995 in the Tiberio Room, Airlane Hotel starting at 6:30 pm with a Symposium, Buffet Dinner, and Dancing. Tickets are $35 per person and may be obtained by contacting Linda Phillips at 343-8200. D Dress Down for the United Way on Friday, November 17, 1995 LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY CONCERT SERIES (Fall Schedule) All concerts. un.less otherwise noted, are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts LUCC SEVENTH ANNUAL CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PARTY The seventh annual children's Halloween Party was held on Sunday, October29 at2:00 pm. There were approximately 70 children plus parents in attendance. As usual the haunted house and the craft table were a big hit. A parade was featured to show off the costumes. According to repons, a fun time was had by all. Thanks go out to all the volunteers who helped with stuffing bags, constructing the haunted house and all the activities connected with the actual party. Thanks also to those who helped financially by buying 50/50 tickets, and making donations. -- Norma Gibson For tickets and information call: 343-8787 12 DECEMBER 1, 1995 Agora The Agora is published by the Information Office of the Department of External Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly (except forJuly and August) to faculty, staff and friends of Lakehead University. Director of External Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: The Editor, Agora LakeheadUniversity 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8300 FAX: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: trances. harding@lakeheadu.ca ~ c. trombone; Joy Fahrenbruck, piano. FOR THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF THEAGORA • (l) .... Tuesdays, 12:30 pm November 28: Jehanbakhsh Jasavala, DEADLINE Tr ojan . exte r nal Relations :H -~ (l) u/i. E~ lJ a:u ~ • -~ -• (l) 0 <J) ... 0N <J) && t; 0 LIO Agora, November 1995 � 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.12 No.8 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on Joe Clark visiting Lakehead and updates on research and events happening throughout 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 1995-11 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. R. Rosehart Joe Clark Lakehead Lakehead University President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/1e8886174abe579a085828ff3d2dc3e2.pdf 0a281fab08330e7cb727a31f76a8b89b PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD • UNIVERSITY Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada GOR Vol.11, Number 9 November 1994 Friends of Dr. Tom Miller say Thanks - Past and present members of Lakehead University's History Department gathered to celebrate Dr. Tom Miller and the newly established scholarship fund, named in his honour. Seated (left to right) Dr. Helen Smith, Dr. Tom Miller, Dr. Pat Jasen. Standing (left to right): Dr. Peter Raffo, Dr. Bruce Muirhead, Mary Humphrey, Dr. Elizabeth Arthur, Professor Victor Smith, Dr. Ernie Epp, Dr. Ernst Zimmermann and Dr. Min-Sun Chen. Story on page 10. Photo: Katherine Shedden NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM GETS A BOOST The President of General Electric Canada, Mr. Robert Gillespie, visited Lakehead University earlier this month to present the initial installment ofa $50,000 grant from the General Electric Foundation toward Lakehead University's Native Access Program for Engineering (NAPE). He is shown (left) with Lana Williams, one of 35 students currently enrolled in the program. NAPE is an academic program designed to assist Native people in making the transition into Engineering diploma and degree programs at Lakehead University. According to Gillespie, Lakehead's unique program is "making an important contribution to the Canadian fabric". and he hopes that someday G.E. Canada will see graduates of the NAPE program hired on as employees. Gillespie is President of the Association of Professional Engineers in Ontario, an organization representing approximately 58,000 professional engineers across the province. Inside This Issue: Profile on Dec/an Barry...University Organization Chart...Staff Perceptions of Racism �AROUND CAMPUS STAFF'S PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES REGARDING RACISM AT LU Notes from the LUARC Report •.• "I strongly support the idea of cultural training or sensitizing for staff and faculty and students.. This should be mandatory. Ignorance of other cultures can and is often perceived as racism when often it may be.that we just don't know better.• ~ a staff quote from the LUARC Report Of 406 questionnaires distributed to staff,.95 were completed and.returned, representing a 23% response rate. Almost half of the respondents wrote in . comments, issues and.recommendations. The most frequently raised comment · was the need for inter-cultural, racial awareness-raising and education. The major findings include: • 13% of the respondents identified themselves as a visible racial minority or of . Aboriginal ancestry; . .• . 1 • 63% of the respondents were female, 38% male (closely reflecting the actual distribution of LU staff by sex 60% F 40% M); -12% of the respondents indicated having initiated a racial incident on campus; -38% of the respondents have experienced a racial incident on campus; - 46% of the respondents have observed a racial incident; • 23% of the respondents have seen hate ltterature about minorities at LU; • -only 2% reported aracial incident ifthey were avictim; 6% ifthey observed an incident, most (20%) ignored it, followed by 15% who communicated their displeasure with the •: incident.. Respondents believed that the contributions of members of racial minorities are valued in their workplace (70%) and that persons of all racial and ethnic backgrounds have equal chances of being elected to important decision-making positions (60%). Only 50% feel comfortable speaking out against racism on campus, and 61%believe that staff should be required to become sensitized to intercultural and Interracial issues. Other recommendations Included: •ensure that visible minority groups are represented within faculty, staff and.students •define what constitutes racism and what does not • investigate this issue and do the best to eliminate racial incidents • ensure that new policies are sensible enough to have community support and are enforceable • ensure consistency when dealing with complaints What's next? A discussion paper by Lakehead University Anti-Racism Committee (LUARC) will summarize the observations, conclusions and recommenda1ions from LUARC's work. It is hoped that consultations on the discussion paper will be held in January, which will allow for validation, revisions and amendments to the audit work and guide the development of the anti-racism policy. PreviousIssues ofthe Agora have contained excerpts fromthe reportsthat LUARC has released regarding perceptions and experiences of racism at Lakehead University by students and faculty. Copies of the Report on Staff's Perceptions and Experiences Regarding Racism at Lakehead University are available in the Chancellor Paterson Library and the Gender Issues Centre. LAKEHEAD TO HOST INTERNATIONAL BIOMECHANICS IN SPORT CONFERENCE JULY 18- 22, 1995 The XIII International Symposhnn for Biomechanics in Sport (ISBS) will be hosted by the School of Physical Education and Athletics and held at Lakehead University next summer. Dr. Tony Bauer, the Chair and organizer of the Conference, will be supported by Scientific Organizing Committee members chosen from the School of Physical Education staff, as well as members from McMaster University and the University of Windsor's School of Kinesiology. The objective of the conference is to provide a forum for researchers, teachers, coaches and practitioners in sports biomechanics. The number of delegates is expected to reach 200, representing most Eastern and Western European countries, plus Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and U.S.A. The ISBS is an annual conference with the host country alternating between Europe and North America. Previous conferences have been held in Budapest, Hungary, Boston, Massachusetts, and Milano, Italy. An extensive academic and social program is being prepared to provide delegates with a memorable experience during their stay at Lakehead. This is the first international conference hosted by the School. Tony Bauer will be working closely with Conference Services and would like to thank Lakehead University for the initial support funding given to assist the extensive planning process. For more infonnation about the Conference please contact Tony Bauer at (807) 343-8654. 2 AGORA November 1994 �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT ISETA PRESIDENT TO BE FROM LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY Ken Brown of our Office of Teaching and Leaming (and Faculty of Forestry) is the President-Elect of the International Society for Exploring Teaching Alternatives. ISETA uses a variety of vehicles to focus on and enhance teaching effectiveness in higher education. Dr. Robert Rosehart President lakehead University AXWORTHY REFORMS VICE-PRESIDENT {ADMINISTRATION) There is not much definitive news on this topic since last month. AUCC continues to push for alternative direct funding of research infrastructure. The most vocal opposition seems to be coming from the PQ and the three major Quebec unions. The parliamentary committee to hold hearings on the proposal will not be coming to Thunder Bay! A local group has been given money to facilitate local input. Obviously, we will participate, but I am dubious about the impact. This comes down to a fundamental moral and ethical question about the future invesnnent in our youth and our society. In targeting post-secondary education for such significant reductions, I believe the federal government is making a grave mistake -- a mistake driven largely by fiscal budget desperation. The current federal budget deficit has been analyzed by some to have been structurally implemented during the middle '70s by the Trudeau government. It would seem to me, therefore, that a full public debate with all government programs on the table would be in order. I am particularly concerned with the plight of our Aboriginal post-secondary students at Lakehead University who, on the one hand, will see tuition increase, and. on the other hand, will see Aboriginal post-secondary funding frozen. This would seem to have, over the longtenn, an obvious impact on accessibility. As most of you know. Fred Poulter, Vice-President (Administration), is scheduled to retire from Lakehead University on June 30. 1995. After reviewing the status of this position, and having input from a range of sources, I have recommended, and it has been accepted by the Board of Governors, that Mr. Poulter be given a one-year tenn as VicePresident (Administration) effective July 1, 1995 on the basis of 60% of time and 60% of salary. This arrangement will allow Lakehead University to continue to benefit from his fine service and. at the same time, will allow Fred the opportunity to have more time to himself and family. This type of tenn appointment is consistent with the Board of Governors' policy on mandatory retirement and could be renewed. In order for this appointment to function efficiently, it will be necessary to reduce the number of people reporting directly to the Vice-President (Administration). Therefore, for the duration of this arrangement. the position of Director of Services will be eliminated and a new position entitled Executive Director, University Services. will be established which will include the day-to-day responsibilities for the Department of Campus Development. In effect, Mr. Jim Podd, as Director of Campus Development, will, as of June 30, 1995, report to Grant Walsh, University Services, on a day-to-day basis. GEOFFREY WELLER TO RETURN TO TEACHING AND RESEARCH I spoke with Geoff Weller recently and he has announced that this summer he will be stepping down as President of the University of Northern British Columbia. After taking a sabbatical, he plans to return to teaching and research on Northern B.C. themes. Geoff is a prolific writer and I am sure that the last four years will have produced much material for future publication. Incidentally. I have been asked to sit on the AUCC review team that will fonnally consider UNBC for full AUCC membership in January or February. Many challenges will need to be faced in the coming year and Lakehead University will be able to continue to benefit from the good direction and advice of Fred Poulter. 3 AGORA November 1994 �RESEARCH NEWS Lakehead students are an Integral part In the research being carried out by Dr. Declan Barry on the reliability of semiconductor devices. Irradiation and Pacemakers: Measuring the Effects by Denis Onen Consider the case of a cancer patient who has a pacemaker and requires radiation therapy to treat thoracic cancer. The radiotherapy may shrink the tumour, but what effect will the high energy X rays have on the electronics contained within the pacemaker? This is one of the research goals of Lakehead University's Dr. Declan Barry, professor of electrical engineering. Dr. Barry, who was educated at the National University of Ireland and did two years of postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge in high energy beam physics, developed an interest in reliability while teaching at the University of Bradford, England. Since coming to Lakehead in 1981, Dr. Barry has pursued research in the irradiation of semiconductor devices in cardiac pacemakers and dosimeters. Dr. Barry conducts his research in collaboration with final year undergraduates in electrical engineering, and the Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation in Thunder Bay. As well, Dr. Barry has set up a research committee consisting of a reliability engineer, an oncologist, a cardiac specialist, and a medical physicist. "People are being given pacemakers much earlier in life these days," says Dr. Barry. "The baby-boomer generation is aging and people are living longer ... so we'll see more problems with people with pacemakers (coincidentally) developing thoracic cancer. Physicians don't have a background in semiconductor physics ... that's why we're involved ... to advise the medical profession and the people who make pacemakers." A pacemaker helps control a person's heart rhythm by sensing the heart rhythm and providing an electrical stimulus to the heart if it is arrythmic (misses a beat). Internally, pacemakers contain electronic memory, switching devices, and sensors. "Pacemakers are very robust and reliable devices," says Dr. Barry. "They have a titanium shield through which plastic tubes come out for sensing blood flow ... and this is where the radiation can come in." When a tumour is irradiated, for example in the oesophagus or lungs, the radiation is directed at the tumour but there is always some "overspill" to neighbouring tissues or the pacemaker. Alina Dinca (right) and other Lakehead engineering students ~re part of a team examining the reliability of semiconducto: devices. The research is being supervised by professor of Electncal Engineering Dr. Dec/an Baffy (centre) with the assistance of LU graduate Dr. Marco Meniconi (/~ft). The project wa~ made possible thanks to the cooperation of Dr. Jan Kotalik and Dr. Mathew Al-Ghazi, two medical doctors who have been associated with the Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation in Thunder Bay. The electrical engineering students who work under Dr. Barry's supervision for their undergraduate theses perform the experiments and help analyze the resulting data. Prior to irradiation, the electronic components are tested with a semiconductor analyzer to measure all the major electrical parameters. The components are then coated with wax to simulate human flesh and irradiated at the Cancer Clinic, with the assistance of the technologists and physicist at the Clinic. The components are tested again with the semiconductor analyzer and changes in electrical parameters are recorded. Faults, for example, may be randomly distributed through the device's array of memory cells. This irradiation and testing process is repeated weekly for several weeks. The electronic components may then be "decapsulated": the plastic shell is stripped from the electronic wafer by a chemical process developed in collaboration with Dr. Neil WeirofLakehead's Department of Chemistry. Thus, the physical reasons for failure may be ascertained by visual inspection of the wafer under a high powered microscope. A preliminary finding is that for the same total accumulated dose, failure rates are higher for electronic components that have been subjected to a series of small doses, than for components that have been subjected to a series of large doses. 4 AGORA continued on page 5 November 1994 �According to Dr. Barry, failures are propagated in a manner which may be analogous to the way an epidemic spreads through a population, and in fact, Dr. Jim Betts of the University of Bradford is involved in the advanced statistical analysis of these results. Furthennore, it is apparently the formation of "free radicals", which are harmful to humans, that damage the components. These free radicals are formed by the fast electrons that are generated by the effect of irradiation. Dr. Barry is quick to point out that these tests are conducted at radiation levels that are far higher than those used for treating humans. The experiments are "accelerated tests" in which the data is analyzed to produce a "local model" of the behaviour of the c9mponents under high levels of irradiation. Then, using advanced statistical methods developed by Dr. Marco Meniconi, the local model is used to forecast a "global model" which can be used to predict the behaviour of the components at lower radiation levels. SOCIAL SCIENCE FEDERATION REPORT by Livio Di Matteo SSFC Representative The meetings of the Social Science Federation of Canada (SSFC) were held in Ottawa over the weekend of September 30-October 2, 1994. A number of interesting developments and initiatives were discussed at the meetings. Lynn Penrod is the new President of SSHRC and she presented an address to the meeting of university representatives on Saturday, October 1. The stated themes of her presidency will be consultation and public accountability and she will seek "equilibrium and balance"inherpolicies. During a vigorous question and answer session, Penrod argued that we shouldaccept the reality ofa shrinking financial pot and "strive for balance" in what we do as social scientists. In response to a question on the matter of SSHRC being biased against small universities in its research grant awards, Dr. Penrod's reply was that she understood the frustration of small universities and that they should keep on trying. At the same time, she felt that adjudication committees took all kinds of differences and information into account in making their decisions and that she trusted their wisdom. We hope to have the pleasure ofa visit by Dr. Penrod in the near future so that she can personally share her views on social science research with the Lakehead research community. The SSFC also discussed the new "50% Rule" recently imposed by SSHRC. As stated in SSHRC's June 1993 addendum to its Programs Guide: "In cases where the adjudication commiuee finds that an applicant's proposed budget exceeds by 50 per cent or more the total amount which the committee deems the minimum funding essential to carry out the program of research, the applicant automatically will not qualify for a grant." For example, if a researcher requested a grant of $100,000 and the committee felt that the minimum funding necessary for the program of research was only $40,000, then the researcher would automatically be disqualified. The committee would have to set the minimum funding for this request at more than $66,000 to avoid it being disqualified. The intent of this rule is to help ensure that applicants submit realistic and well-justified budget proposals. The impact of this rule would be to guarantee a minimum 66% funding floor for successful grant requests and under most scenarios would reduce the total number of successful grant applications (See Table on Page 9). The SSFC will be writing a letter to SSHRC protesting this decision. It should be noted that Lynn Penrod announced that new scholars would be exempt from this rule. The meetings also saw a report on the Data Liberation Initiative currently underway. The SSFC is working with Statistics Canada and governrnent departments 10 put together "PHYSICIANS DON'T HAVE A BACKGROUND IN SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS ... THAT'S WHY WE'RE INVOLVED ... TO ADVISE THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE PACEMAKERS." - Dr. Declan Barry Dr. Marco Meniconi (BEng'86) is a fonner graduate student and research associate of Dr. Barry. He was one of the first LU students to enrol in a PhD program at another university and to carry out most of his research at Lakehead. Dr. Meniconi subsequently received his PhD from the University of Bradford and in October returned to his second alma mater to take up a position as Lecturer in Engineering. Recently the Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation in Thunder Bay received a large grant that has enabled the Foundation to update their equipment to levels which will considerably aid Lakehead's pacemaker and dosimeter research. "In the end," says Dr. Barry, "Research into the reliability of semiconductor devices will help oncology and cardiac specialists in patient management." Dr. Declan Barry's research has been sponsored by the Canadian Microelectronics Corporation, and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. Denis Onen is enrolled in the final year ofthe Electrical Engineering degreeprogram.He is one ofseveralLakeheadstudentsparticipating in S.P.A.R.K - LAKEHEAD, a writing program coordinated by the DepartmentofExternal Relations in conjunction with the Department of Graduate Studies and Research. AGORA continued on page 9 5 November 1994 �FACES PAT O'BRIEN ELECTED CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS lntervarslty Sports Fast and powerful. 1bat's how Lakehead's new Women's Volleyball Coach Kelong Wu is accustomed to playing the sport in his native country. And if he has his way, that's how Lakehead will be performing when the team begins its season in November. Wu has always loved volleyball. Growing up in China, he took part in a special educational program for young athletes and eventually became a member of China's National Team. He also worked as Assistant Coach of the Women's Volleyball Team, the National Junior Men's and Women's Teams and the National University Team. Wu left Beijing in 1989 shortly after the student riots in Tianarunen Square. He spent three years in Greece as Head Coach of the National Women's Volleyball Team before emigrating to Canada with his wife Jessi who is now a graduate student at Lakehead. Four of Lakehead's strongest women's volleyball players graduated last May so Wu is now faced with the task of having to rebuild the team. "European style volleyball emphasizes offensive play," says Kelong Wu. "While in Japan, they play a defensive game. What I hope to do at Lakehead is to give the players more options and to introduce new defensive techniques." Call for Nominations The University Is soliciting nominations for the Fellow of the University Award to be conferred at the May 1995 Convocation. Candidates should have: ·· .. 1) given service to the community of Thunder Bay or Northwestern Ontario through active participation in service clubs, community organizations,business and professional groups or charitable organizations. It Is Intended that such service should be above and beyond the demand of a career, and should be of the nature where no pecuniary reward Is expected; and/or At the first meeting of the 1994-95 academic year in September, LU graduate Pat O'Brien was elected Chair of the Board of Governors for a one-year term. O'Brien graduated from Lakehead University in 1970 with a BA in Economics and English. He joined Ontario Hydro in 1972 as a Public Relations Officer and is now the company's Senior Stakeholder Relations Officer. In addition to serving as Chair of the Board of Governors, O'Brien is a member of the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce, a member of the Board of Directors of the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships, and Chair of the Marketing, Promotion and Media Division of the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships. In 1985, O'Brien joined the Lakehead University Board of Governors as the Alumni Association Representative. He was elected to the Board in 1988 and has served on a variety of committees including the Executive Committee, Financial Planning Committee, Human Resources Committee, Nominating Commiuee, and Audit Committee. O'Brien succeeds Tony H. Seuret in the position of Chair. Maureen Doig was elected first vice-chair and Steve He~ian second vice-chair. At the same meeting, five new members were elected to the Board: Mrs. Cheryl Balacko, who has worked in the University's Bookstore for 17 years, will represent the unionized staff of the University; Mr. J. Griffith Joseph Baratta, principal of Corpus Christi School in Thunder Bay and past-president of the Lakehead University Alumni Association, will serve as the Alumni Association Representative; Dr. John Griffith, head of the LU's Department of Mathematical Sciences and past-president of the Lakehead University Faculty Association, will serve as I. Middleton the representative of Senate. Mr. Ian Middleton, a past-president ofLUSU, will serve a second term as a representative of LUSU. Also representing LUSU is M r. JJ . Davis, a fifth-year Chemical Engineering student. (Balacko, Baratta and Griffith have been elected for three-year terms. Middleton and Davis are serving one-year terms.) 9::: 2) contributed substantially to Lakehead University through one or any combination of the following: service on the Board of Governors, a financial or In-kind donation, efforts that assisted In the growth and development of the University, or extraordinary employee service which extended beyond the scope of what was expected. Nomination forms are available from Mrs. D.E. Miller, Secretary to the Board of Governors, Room UC 2007 or by calling (807) 343-8614. Nominations must be received no later than Wednesday, January 18, 1995. 6 AGORA November 1994 �Lakehead University Organization 1994-95 BOARD OF GOVERNORS Ms. Cheryl Balacko Mr. Joe Baratta Mr. Donald Caron Mrs. Mickey Christiansen Mr. J.J. Davis Mrs. Maureen Doig Mr. Trevor Farrell Mrs. Christine Frank Dr. Laurie Garred Mr. Paul Gordon Dr. John Griffith Mayor David Hamilton Mr. Steve Hessian Rcbecc,1 Johnson Mr. Tom Jones Mr. Bill McDermott Mr. Ian Middleton Mrs. Dusty Miller Mr. Richard Morris Mr. Fred Nowgesic Mr. John O'Brien Mr. Patrick O'Brien Mr. Robert Paterson Mr. Eric Powell Ms Mary Jean Robinson Dr. Robert Rosehart Mr. Douglas Scott Mr. Anthony Seuret Mr. Fred Stille Prof. Jan Thatcher OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Chair: Mr. Patrick O'Brien Past Chair: Mr. Anthony Seuret First Vice-Pres.: Mrs. Maureen Doig Second Vice-Pres.: Mr. Steve Hessian President: Dr. Robert Roseharl Sccret.1ry: Mrs. Dianne Miller STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Audit Committee Mr. Don Caron Rebecca Johnson Ms. Mary Jean Robinson Mr. Douglas Scott, Chair Mr. Fred Stille Campus Development Committee Mr.Trevor Farrell Mrs. Christine Frank Mr. Paul Gordon, Chair Mr. Fred Nowgesic Mr. Eric Powell Dr. Robert Rosehart (ex officio) Financial Planning Committee Mrs. Cheryl Balacko Mr. Joe Baratta Mr. Don Caron Mrs. Maureen Doig, Chair Dr. Laurie Garred Rebecca Johnson Fund Raising Committee Mrs. Mickey Christiansen Mayor David Hamilton Mr. Tom Jones Mr. Bill McDermott Mrs. Dusty Miller, Chair Mr. Eric Powell Dr. Robert Rosehart (ex officio) Human Resources Committee Mr. J.J. Davis Dr. John Griffith Mr. Steve Hessian, Chair Mr. John O'Brien Lieutenant Governor's Appointment Investment Committee Mr. Trevor Farrell Mrs. Christine Frank Ms. Mary Jean Robinson Executive Committee Mrs. Maureen Doig Dr. Laurie Garred Mr. Paul Gordon Mr. Steve Hessi.1n Mr. Ian Middleton Mrs. Dusty Miller Mr. Fred Nowgesic Mr. John O'Brien Mr. Patrick O'Brien, Chair Dr. Robert Roscharl Mr. Anthony Seurel Mr. Fred Stille Mr. Steve Hessian Mr. Bill McDermott Mr. Patrick O'Brien, Chair Mr. Robert Paterson Prof. Jan Thatcher Nominating Committee Dr. James Colquhoun Mr. Steve Hessian Mrs. Florence Johnsto n Mr. Fred Nowgesic Mr. Eric Powell Mr. Anthony Seuret, Chair Prof. Jan Thatcher SENATE President and Chair: Dr. R. G. Rosehart Vice-President (Academic): Dr. J. H.M. Whitfield Chief Librarian: Mr. F. H. McIntosh Registrar: Mr. P. A. Paularinne Deans of Faculties: Dr. J. H. Gellert (Arts & Science) Prof. K. R. Hartviksen (Business Administration) Prof. J. D. Bates (Education) Dr. J. G. Locker (Engineering) Dr. J. Naysmith (Forestry) Heads of Teaching Departments Dr. J. Stewart (Anthropology) Dr. W.T. Momot (Biology) Dr. D.E. Orr (Chemistry) Dr. W. Jankowski (Economics) Dr. J.M. Richardson (English) Dr. H. Rasid (Geography) Dr. M. Kehlenbeck (Geology) Dr. B.W. Muirhead (History) Prof. D. McPherson Gndigenous Leaming) Prof. E. Dolphin (Languages) Prof. M. Maclean (Library and Information Studies) Dr. J. S. Griffith (Mathematical Sciences) Dr. A. Carastathis (Music) Dr. L. McDougall (Nursing) Dr. H.A. Akervall (Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism) Dr. J.D. Rabb (Philosophy) Dr. R. Lappage (Physical Education and Athletics) Dr. A. Bauer (Physical Education) Dr. W.J. Keeler (Physics) Dr. G. Munro (Political Studies) Dr. K. Rotenberg (Psychology) Prof. S. Taylor (Social Work) Dr. G. Schroeter (Sociology) Prof. P. Vervoort (Visual Arts) Dr. B Archibald (Curriculum, Years 1 & 2) Prof. R. Glew (Curriculum, Years 3 & 4) Dr. M.C. Courtland (Grad. Studies and Cont. Teacher Education Program) Dr. H. A. Fennell (Pre-Service Teacher Educ Program) Dr. L. Garred (Chemical Engineering) Dr. M. Oosterveld (Civil Engineering) Prof. D. Roddy (Electrical Engineering) Dr. S. H. L. Tsang (Mechanical Engineering) Dr. R. Pulkki (Forest Management) Prof. R. Clarke (Diploma Integrated Forest Resources Management) ELECTED FACULTY MEMBERS Dr. J.S. Griffith Prof. M.L. Kelley Prof. G. Knutson Prof. C. Loos Prof. D.B. Parsons Dr. V.R. Puttagunta Prof. R. Thayer Dr. P. Tripp-Knowles Dr. E. R. Zimmermann �Ch/lir. P/lt O'Brien 1994-95 Lakehead University Organization Chart SENATE BOARDOFGOVERNORS PRESIDENT * Vm; RCT•. Lois Wilsmr Bob Roselr/1 rt EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS Joy Himme/11rnn CHANCELLOR Dianne Miller Jo-Anne Si/i,ermm1 SENIOR DEVELOPMENTOFFICER Vonnie Clreng DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Rob Zubtlck MANAGER, ALUMNI SERVICES Katherine 5/redden CO-ORDINATOR, INFORMATION AND PROMOTION SERVICES France;; I-larding PUBLICATIONS OFFICER Denise BntletJ COMMUNICATIONS/ SPECIAL _, EVENTS OFFICER VICE-PRESIDENT (ACADEMIC) Pen/ti Parilari1111e REGISTRAR CALENDAR/GRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICER • ASSISTANT REGISTRAR S/luna Knapik ADMISSIONS CO-ORDINATOR, Darlene Althoff INFORMATION SERVICES SEC. SCHOOL Kim Duffy LIAISON OFFICER SEC. SCHOOL Christopher White LIAISON OFFICER SEC. SCHOOL D01111a St. James LIAISON OFFICER ASSISTANT REGISTRAR. Brenda Nelson SYSTEMS AND RECORDS DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCE RECORDS OFFICER SCHEDULING AND Tony Cappello EXAMINATIONS OFFICER Fred Mcfntosh Shirley 8011eca HEAD, REFERENCE & INFORMATION SERVICES Ann Deighton Tan Dew HEAD, COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT HEAD, SYSTEMS/ BIBLIOGRAPHIC PRCX::ESSING Jim Kraemer ......................................... 'oh11 W/1itfield DIRECTOR OF RE-ENGINEERING SPECIAL ASSISTANT/ INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH Kerrie-Lee Clarke ANTHROPOLOGY BIOL(X;Y ~-- NORTHERN ONTAR!O WILD RICE PROGRAM CHEMISTRY Joe Stewart Waller Momot ECONOMICS Peter Lee Don Orr Witold Jankowski ( Acting) ENGLISH Mike Richardson GEOGRAPHY Harun Rasid GEOLOGY Ma,,fred Ke/1/enbeck HISTORY Bruce Muir/read De1111is McPherson Nova Lawson Emil Dolplrin INDIGENOUS LEARNL'\/G NATIVE ACCESS LANGUAGES CHIEF LIBRARJAN :1 NORTHWESTERN ONT ARI() MEDICAL PR(X;RAM Fred Poulter VICE-PRESIDENT (ADMINISTRATION) ,-----...1-.==~=-:-- - , Don Watson Jim Gellert Margaret Anderson Donna Stecky "'" LIBRARY AND INFORlv!ATlON STUDIES Margaret Maclean MATH EMA T!CAL SCIENCES MEDICAL LAB SCIENCES MUSIC NURSING OUTDOOR RECREATION, Jolin Griffith Berry Berringer Ari Carastathis umre McDougall He11ry Akerva/1 t PROGRAMMING SUPERVISOR Phil K,•mpe SYSTEMS ANALYST Judy Mackie SYSTEMS ANALYST Maria Grady DIRECTOR OF SERVICES DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTRE AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES Bob Angell Tom Austi11 MICRO COMPUTER MAINTENANCE MICRO COMPUTER SALES Sle,,e Albanese A11t/w11y Lai Carol Otte MICRO COMPUTER SUPPORT MULTI MEDIA PRODUCTION NETWORK SERVICES OPERATIONS Gran/ Wals/r - 1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - ' MANAGER, RESIDENC E & CONFERENCE SERVICES COORDINATO R. RESIDENCE LIFE COORDINATOR. CONFERENCESERV!CES M/\NAGER. BOOKSTORE MANAGER, PRINTING SERVICES r 1--1n:i:- c:i::-r1 nnTV c:.r:11v1r'F'C::. Subby S:tas:ky Paul /11ki/a Darlene Yahn Fra11k Cliri,ten Dal'id Hare Norma J~nn Nt·wbold Murray Bie11Penue Becky Hurley Sta11 Nemec o,., ,J D ..--... , __,. .., , �Frnrtk Sebesta SUPERVISER, CIRCULATION/ __j 1---h-- PHYSICAL EDUCATION Gernldi11e White Phyllis 8os11ick Tracey Marks la11 Cull Jessie S11therla11d Sister Alice Greer DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS OFFICER CO-ORDINATOR COUNSELLING SERVICES CO-ORDINATOR, HEALTH SERVICES CHAPLAIN 1- Do1111a Grn11 CO-ORDINATOR, LEARNING PHYSICAL EDUCATION Tony Ba11t"r ATHLETICS COORDINATOR 5111 /11/i11s AQUATICS FACILITIES MANAGER Peter Dika ATHLETICS FACILITIES SUPERVISOR Bill Keeler PHILOSOPHY Doug Rabb PHYSICS Werde11 Keeler POLITICAL STUDIES Gary M1111ro PSYCHOLOGY Kem,eth Rotenberg SOCIAL WORK Sharon Taylor SCX::IOLOGY Gerl Schroeter ASSISTANCE CENTRE ' - VISUAL ARTS Hedi Lee Co11nie Nelsm, INTERNATIONAL STUDEJ\IT ADVISOR DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH Ron Lappage AND ATHLETICS ADMIN ISTRATIVE SERVICES DEAN OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Patricia Vervaort Ken Hnrtvikse11 PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES ~ DIRECTOR. CAMPUS FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR. LIQUOR SERVICES 0FF1CE SERVICES DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT DI RECTOR MANAGER, OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR. HOUSEKEEPING BUILDING MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL MECHAN ICAL SHIPPING & RECEIVING POWERHOUSE GROUNDS Beu Kaminski Jolw Rose fames Marsh Rho11da Mersen1ier fim Podd Peter Kerr Walter Trutenko Mike Turek Bill Ro11kk11/a Ken Inaba George Igo Norm Galloway Tom]ol111so11 Andy McFall PROGRAM CURRICULUM, YEARS 1 & 2 Bob Archibald Doug Sto11e A11ne Klymenko A/la11 McKe1de NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL/I RAP PROGRAM CURRICULUM, YEARS 3 & 4 Richard Glew RESEARCH OFFICER DEAN OF EDUCATION INSTRUMEJ\ITATION LABORATORY DIRECTOROF RESOURCE CONTINUING TEACH. EDUC. ; /11a C/10myshy11 CENTRE FOR OCCUPATION A J " •• PRE-SERVICE TEACH. EDUC. HEALTH & SAFETY Wim Baar,chers Da,1 Pak11lak Gwe11 Wajda Arma11d Colosimo COOR DINATOR, DISTANCE EDUCATION & - - ' CONTINUING EDUCATION OMBUDSPERSON Norm Bo11sor D IRECTOR CENTRE FOR NORTHERN STUDIES Georgi11a Vo11lgaris Hope Fe1111ell DIRECTOR OF STUDENT PLACEMENT AND CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION CENTRE COOR DINATOR, CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION STUDENT PLACEMENT OFFICER DIRECTOR OF FINANCE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ACCOUNTS OFFICER - • ACCOUNTANT DEAN OF ENGINEERJNG DIRECTOR OF CONTINUING EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR /01!11 DeGiacomo Mary Clare Courtland SENIOR ADVISOR Ke11 Brow11 Moc Ktylor David Bates t CHEMICAL l.nurie Garred CIVIL Martin Oosterveld (Acti11g) ELECTRJCAL Deunis Roddy MECHANICAL Seimer Tsa11g DEAN OF FORESTRY ; Gan; Locker /0/111 Naysmith FOREST MANAGEMENT Reino P11lkki DIP. INT. FOREST RESOURCES MGMT. Ridmrd Clarke CENTRE FOR Tl-IE APPLICATION OF RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CARJS) Grant Mitchell :·····----ctmiifi:'6if""" ......I. ; ..... : NORTHERN FOREST : :. ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH .. :_ CENTRES CENTRE FOR NORTHERN STUDIES Nomi Bonsor NHHRRU Bruce Mi11orc NECAH Mary Lou KeJ/y FINANCIAL SYSTEMS MANAGER PAYMASTER (Acting)PURCHASING MANAGER RESEARCH ACCOUNTING OFFICER DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Les Miller Dave Christie Ali11e 8resde Rita Blais Bry1111 Tow11sv11 B01111y Wigmore Marily11 Husiak Ralph Mauro Bill Brag11a/o Wilson HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER L.•01,a HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Beu Adams HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER HEALTH AND SAFETY Marla Peuramaki �Chairs of Senate Committee Senate Continuing Education Committee Ethics Advisory Committee Dr. J. H. M. Whitfield (Academic) Dr. L. Garred (Academic Appeal) Dr. H. Rasid (Academic Regulations) Dr. D. Steven (Budget) Prof. T. Stevens (Computing) Mr. D. Pakulak (Continuing Education) Dr. R. G. Rosehart (Executive) Dr. C. Nelson (Graduate Scholarships and Bursaries) Dr. C. Nelson (Graduate Studies) Dr. J.M. Richardson (Honorary Degrees) Dr. A. Bauer (Library) Dr. B.A.M. Phillips (Nominations) Dr. J. Jamieson (Organization) Dr. P. W. Fralik (Research) Dr. H. A. Fennell (Teaching and Learning) Dr. L. Thomson (Undergraduate Studies) Ms. J. Himmelmann (Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries) Arts & Science - Dr. R. Berg Arts & Science - Dr. E.R. Zimmermann Professional Studies - Dr. L. McDougall Professional Studies - Dr. N. Lavoie Arts & Science - Dr. G. Hayman Arts & Science - Dr. P. Jasen Arts & Science - Dr. B. Kent Arts & Science - Prof. D. Tynam Professional Studies• Dr. R. McLeod External - Dr. S. Allain Elected Representatives From The Board of Governors Mrs. M.V. Christiansen Mayor D. Hamilton Ms. M.J. Robinson Senate Graduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee Arts & Science - Dr. C. Southcott Arts & Science - Dr. J. Tan Professional Studies - Dr. I. Newhouse Professional Studies - Dr. Y. Prevost Senate Graduate Studies Committee Dr. C. Nelson Dr. P. W. Fralik Arts and Science Dr. W. Allaway Dr. G. Borradaile Dr. D. Carpenter Dr. E. Epp Dr. F.M. Holmes Dr. W. Keeler Dr. B. Moazzami Dr. J. Ryder Dr. T. Thompson Dr. N. Weir Dr. C. Southcott Professional Studies Dr. R. Archibald Dr. M.C. Courtland Dr. J. Kayll Dr. R. Thayer Student Representat ives Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees Ms. P. Brady Ms. K. Eryou Ms. S. Friar Mr. I. Middleton Ms. T. See Ms.S. Roy Arts & Science - Dr. A. Chen Arts & Science - Dr. J.M. Richardson Professional Studies - Dr. T. Bauer Professional Studies - Dr. D. Twynam FACULTY MEMBERSHIPS ON SENATE COMMITTEES Sen ate Committee on Teaching and Learnin g Arts & Science - Prof. D. Martin Arts & Science - Prof. A. Clarke Professional Studies - Dr. J. Taylor Professional Studies - Dr. H.A. Fennell Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee Arts & Science - Dr. P. Jasen Arts & Science - Dr. M. Johnston Professional Studies - Dr. S. Mansour Professional Studies - Dr. T. Bauer Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Arts & Science - Dr. J. Lynes Arts & Science - Prof. P. Vervoort Professional Studies - Dr. L. Thomson Professional Studies - Prof. J. de Cangas Academic Colleague to COU Dr. K.P. Satinder Alternate - Prof. G. Knutson Senate Library Committee Arts & Science - Dr. D. Kemp Arts & Science - Dr. M. Rappon Professional Studies - Dr. A. Bauer Professional Studies - Dr. Y. Prevost Senate Academic Committee Arts & Science - Prof. P. Vervoort Arts & Science - Dr. C.T. Hoang Professional Studies - Dr. F. Blaikie Professional Studies - Dr. L. Thomson Senate Academic Appeals Committee Arts & Science - Dr. A. Thompson Arts & Science - Dr. R. Ruiperez Professional Studies - Dr. L. Garred Professional Studies - Prof. R. Kirk-Gardner Senate Nominations Committee MEETINGS 1994-95 Arts & Science - Dr. A. Chen Arts & Science - Dr. G. Kondor Arts & Science - Dr. W. Sears Arts & Science - Dr. B.A.M. Phillips Professional Studies - Prof. T. King Professional Studies - Dr. J. Epp Professional Studies - Dr. B. Dadgostar Professional Studies - Dr. S.A. Mirza Board of Governors September 16, 12:30 p.m. November 17, 4:00 p.m. February 16, 4:00 p.m. April 27, 4:00 p.m. June 15, 4:00 p.m. September 21, 4:00 p.m. Senate Organization Committee Senate Committee on Academic Regulations Arts & Science - Dr. J. Jamieson Arts & Science - Dr. G. Schroeter Arts & Science - Dr. H. Rasid Professional Studies - Dr. A. Bowd Arts & Science - Dr. M. Kehlenbeck Professional Studies - Dr. L. McDougall Professional Studies - Dr. R. Pulkki Professional Studies - Prof. M. Boone Senate Research Committee Senate Budget Committee Arts & Science - Dr. M. Hawton Arts & Science - Dr. G. Hayman Professional Studies - Dr. D. Steven Professional Studies - Dr. A. Gilbert Immediate Past Chair - Dr. G. Munro Arts & Science - Dr. L. Di Matteo Arts & Science - Dr. A. Mallik Arts & Science - Dr. B. W. Muirhead Arts & Science - Dr. P. W. Fralick Professional Studies - Dr. H. Saliba Professional Studies - Dr. M. Courtland Professional Studies - Dr. J. Kayll Professional Studies - Prof. C. Loos Senate September 26, 9:30 a.m. October 25, 2:30 p.m. November 23, 9:30 a.m. January 23, 2:30 p.m. February 21, 9:30 a.m. March 22, 2:30 p.m. April 27, 9:30 a.m. May 12, 2:30 p.m. �SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS Associate Professor Dr. Jane Taylor and LU graduate Daphne D'alton recently prepared a video entitled Terry Robinson: Adaptations for Outdoor Sport which Dr. Taylor presented at the 3rd International Medical Congress on Sport for the Disabled in Quebec City last May. Dr. Taylor has been devoting much of the past two years to a national inclusion project which has a mandate of preparing and distributing instructional manuals to 15,000 schools in Canada As a member of the Adapted Special Interest Group of the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, she has written, edited or coordinated the writing team for two of the comprehensive manuals•· Maximizing Opportunities for Students with Multiple Disability and Maximizing Opportunities for Students who are Physically Awkward and two of the abridged versions including Maximizing Opportunities for Students with Cerebral Palsy. On October 8, she copresented a paper entitled "The Inclusion of Students with Multiple Disabilities in Regular Physical Education" to the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity at Michigan State University. Dr. Taylor also represented NECAH at the Canadian Association on Gerontology's annual meeting in WiMipeg, where she chaired sessions on "Well Being and Health Promotion" and "Death and Dying". She recently initiated the first graduate courses in gerontology and adapted physical activity in the School. The School of Physical Education and Athletics has established itself as an Innovative and unique academic unit. tts distinct dedication to applied and practical -scholarly orientation has won it international acclaim. Two major degree programs are offered: .-...-·.- 1. The Honours Bachelor of Physical Education Degree Is a four-year, science- based, practitioner-oriented program offering a broad base of studies with elected • specializations which allow In-depth development. 2. The Master of Arts or Science Degree in Applied Sport Science and Coaching emphasizes elite athletic coaching and development of high performance athletes. Associate Professor Dr. Bob Thayer, graduate student Joe Collins (School of Physical Education) and Angeli Gupta (Biology) presented a paper at the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology in Hamilton, last October entitled "Histochemical and electophoretic analyses of human skeletal muscle in endurance trained subjects". Recently, Dr. Thayer was the primary author for a chapter in a book entitled Principles of Exercise Biochemistry, 2nd rev. ed. Medicine and Sport Science. Basel, Karger 1994. vol. 38, pp. 25-50. The chapter in the book is entitled "The Fiber Composition of Skeletal Muscle". -Lakehead University Calendar 1994-1995 Dr. Jim McAulif'f'e presented a paper entitled "The role of visuo-spatial information and temporal KR in the perfonnance and acquisition of a linear positioning movement" at the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology's annual conference in Hamilton, Ont., on October 27-30, 1994. In addition, Dr. McAuliffe collaborated with Dr. Eric Buckolz (University of Western Ontario), Dr. Cam O'Donnell (University of Alberta) and Scott Stevens on two papers which were presented at the Conference. The papers were entitled "The Spatial Precue Effect for Foveal/Detection Tasks: Factors Affecting" and "The Simon Effect: Evidence of a Response Interference Contribution". The work presented is a result of a joint research effort between Dr. Buckolz, Dr. McAuliffe and Dr. O'Donnell. Dr. McAuliffe has been appointed Vice President Technical of Squash Canada for a two-year term beginning in June, 1994. Dr. McAuliffe's portfolio includes Sport Science, National Team Selection and the National Coaching Certification Program. As a member of the International Symposium for Biomechanics in Sport, Associate Professor Dr. Tony Bauer was an invited speaker at this year's conference in Budapest. Hungary. The topic focused on the area of Dr. Bauer's research: "A Biomechanical Review of Human Power Measurement". In addition, Dr. Bauer and Carlos Zerpa, the Engineering Technologist in Physical Education at Lakehead. presented a paper at the Symposium entitled "A video analysis method for the calculation of power". The paper will be published in the Conference preceedings. Associate Professor, Dr. Ian Newhouse, has recently co-authored a chapter in a book entitled Sports Nutrition : Minerals and Electrolytes to be published by CRC Press Inc. Dr. Newhouse and Dr. D.B. Clement (University of British Columbia) have contributed a chapter from their area of expertise: "The efficacy of iron supplementation in iron deplete women". AGORA 1 November 1994 �PEOPLE, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS Faculty of Business Administration Dr. B. Dadgostar, Professor and Research Coordinator for the Faculty of Business Administration, was invited by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the Association of Deans of Southeast Asian Graduate School of Management (ADSGM) to visit Thailand as an International Visiting Scholar from June 1 to September 7, 1994. Dr. Dadgostar taught and participated in the program development of a newly established PhD program in Finance at Chulalongkom University in Bangkok. This is a joint effort of CIDA and ADSGM to establish doctoral degrees in Business Administration in Southeast Asia. During his tenure at Chulalongkom University, Dr. Dadgostar taught Advanced Corporate Finance, and Financial Innovations and Development (Options, Futures and Swaps). During this period Dr. Dadgostar also participated in the extensive review and revision of the five-year-old program. As well, Dr. Dadgostar has accepted the invitation to be a member of the PhD Thesis Supervisory Committee at Chulalongkom University. During his stay in Thailand, Dr. Dadgostar presented three research papers. The first paper was presented to the faculty and graduate students in Business and Economics at Chulalongkom University. The second was a public presentation at Assumption University attended by the faculty and students and by a number of executives in the Thai financial sector. The third lecture was presented to the faculty and students of Business and Economics at Thammasat University. Dr. Dadgostar was also invited by a number of private financial sector companies in Bangkok to provide expert advice as a consultant during his stay in Thailand. The invitation to teach in Thailand was made to Dr. Dadgostar after a Canada-wide search for professors who were qualified and willing to participate in the Southeast Asian Joint Doctoral Program. Dr. Dadgostar's invitation to participate as a visiting professor recognizes and enhances the reputation of the Faculty of Business and Lakehead University at national and international levels within the academic and business communities. cutbacks when a research grant, which had been awarded in full by the Cooperative Security Competition Program of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, was cancelled with the rest of the granting program. Faculty of Engineering In September, the second edition of Dr. David Kemp's Book Global Environmental Issues: A Climatological Approach was published simultaneously in London and New York by Routledge. The book originally appeared in 1990 and was reprinted in 1991, 1992 and 1993. By the end of last year more than 8500 copies had been sold. The second edition is 70 per cent longer than the original with a significant increase in the number of figures and tables. Global Environmental Issues deals with those environmental issues which include a climatological element in their make-up, with chapters on global warming, ozone depletion, atmospheric turbidity, drought and desertification. It is designed for undergraduates in environmentally based disciplines, but it has been written in such a way that it should be suitable for the general reader also. As a spin-off from this book, Dr. Kemp has been asked to submit a proposal for a dictionary suitable for use in environmental studies programs. His submission is currently under consideration by the editorial boardatRoutledge. Dr. V.R. Puttagunta, Professor of Chemical Engineering, was elected to the Fellowship of Chemical Institute of Canada and (its constituent society) the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering. The Fellowship is a senior class of membership which recognizes outstanding merit by those who have made a sustained and major contribution to the science or to the profession of Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. The Fellowship certificate was presented to Dr. Puttagunta at the 44th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference held in Calgary, Alta., on October 3, 1994. Department of Political Studies Dr. Laure Paquette, Assistant Professor, recently gave a paper on the Korean nuclear crisis, at a conference on preventive diplomacy at Dalhousie University. This paper was one of two to be published in a collection edited by David Black and Timothy Shaw of Dalhousie University. The paper was based on research conducted while Dr. Paquette was Visiting Research Fellow at the Japan Forum on International Relations, Inc. in Tokyo earlier this year. The Japan Forum will be publishing the other paper, entitled "Nihonjin no Hinjaku na Anzen Tooron" (Sterility in the Japanese Security Debate) in Japanese later this year. Dr. Paquette is also the recipient ofa Faculty Research Award from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (Taiwan), which will allow her to research "Security Challenges Facing the Republic of China" in situ. Dr. Paquette also fell victim to federal government Department of Geography Lakehead is proud of its collection of books by faculty. Professor David Kemp (above left) presents Chief Ubrarian Fred McIntosh with the second edition of his book for the Northern Studies Resource Centre. 8 AGORA November 1994 �PEOPLE, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS Department of English Associate Professor Dr. Claude Lunan was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at Harvey School in Katonah, New York, the school he attended from 1952-57 up through Grade 8. In conjunction with his visit. Dr. Liman spoke to the school body and read some of his poems. He has been invited back to Harvey to give other readings and to work with the school's creative writers. The anthology Reconcilable Differences: The Changing Face of Poetry by Canadian Men since 1970 has just been published by Bayeux Press of Calgary with 10 of Dr. Liman's poems in it. His selections include poems from Landing and Becoming My Father, his first two books, as well as some new work from Home-made Hill. the collection on which he is currently working. CLARIRCAT/ON The Nordic Sport Research and Testing Institute, currently under construction at Big Thunder National Ski Training Centre, will be operated under the direction of Lakehead University's Department of Graduate Studies and Research. In addition to being used as a clinical training platform for Lakehead graduate and undergraduate students, the facility will be available to local, regional, national and international groups, both private and public. Director of the Institute, Dr. Moira McPherson, sees the opportunity "to create a new industry in Thunder Bay". As an applied sport biomechanist, she sees potential linkages with the medical and engineering professions and has. already made contact with the McMaster University Medical Program to explore ways the facility might be used when it is completed this summer. SOCIAL SCIENCE FEDERATION REPORT continued from page 5 a system of accessible and affordable data access. Universities and colleges will subscribe to a consortium-like organi:ration which will purchase data files on a costshared basis with Statistics Canada. Subscriptions will be based on the size of institutions and their research profile. At present, the suggested pricing system is: $12,000 per annum for large institutions with a comprehensive set of graduate programs, $7,200 for medium-sized institutions with some graduate programs and $3,000 for small. primarily undergraduate institutions. For Lakehead, this proposal wou Id allow access to more data than we currently have at a lower price than we now pay. The SSFC has also been promoting the role of social scientists in the Federal Science and Technology Review currently underway. Social scientists have gained an important role in this review because of the realization that science and technological change are "social" processes. The Learned Conferences Secretariat which is operated by the SSFC and manages the Learned Societies Conference has announced locations for future conferences. They are: 1995 UQAM 1996 Brock 1997 Memorial 1998 Sherbrooke/Bishop's (tentative) The theme of the 1995 Learneds will be ''The Worker" while the theme of the 1996 Learneds will be "Identity, Citizenship and Democracy". Marshall Conley, a political scientist at Acadia University is the new SSFC president-elect. He has a background in international human rights and refugee issues. Finally, the SSFC Book Prizes for 1993-94 were announced. The Jean-CharlesFalardeau Prize went to Louis-Edmond Hamelin for Le rang d' habitant: le re'el et I' imaginaire while the Harold Adams Innis Prize was awarded to Bettina Bradbury for Working Families: Age, Gender, and Daily Survival in Industrializing Montreal. If there are any questions or concerns about social science research or the SSFC, please do not hesitate to contact me at ext. 8545 or via e-mail: ldimatte@flash.lakeheadu.ca Table Number of Successful Grants under the SSHRC "50% Rule" under Varying Scenarios (% Change from 1993-94 Competition in Brackets) Percentage Decrease in Average Grant Request* Average Funding Success Rate 0 15% 25% 66% 570(-4.7) 600(0.3) 671 (12.2) 761(27.3) 75% 502(-16.1) 528(·11.7) 591 (-1.2) 669(11.9) 85% 443(-25.9) 466(·22.1) 521 (·12.9) 591 (-1.2) • The percentage decrease in the average grant request is a potential response of researchers to the new SSHRC 50% rule. 9 AGORA 5% November 1994 �Planning Council; President and Executive Officer of th.e Port Arthur NDP Riding Association; Board Member of the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium; Campaign Chair of the Thunder Bay United Way in 1975; Honorary Chair of the Alumni Annual Fund campaign in 1991; Executive of the Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship; Executive of Cambrian Players; and Founding Chair and now Honorary Chair of the Thunder Bay Branch of the Canadian Institute of International Affairs. FRIENDS OF DR. TOM Ml LLER SAY THANKS "I can remember Dr. Miller telling us that 'We weren't up to much if we let a little water get in the way of our understanding of Kant's Categorical Imperative.' " "Clearly the world is also divided into the friends of Tom Miller, and those who haven't met him yet." --Patrick Wesley.friend and former LU faculty member Intellectual provocateur. Canadian war hero. The best friend in the world. A GREAT teacher. Those were just a few of the accolades bestowed upon Thomas Breech Miller at a recent dinner hosted by the Department of History, to celebrate their founding Chair and the establishment of a scholarship named in his honour. "A scholarship for people that are partway through and detennined to go on," says Dr. Tom Miller, "will be a very, very healthy thing." Tom Miller, now Professor Emeritus of History, completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Toronto and a doctorate in History at the London School of Economics. During the Second World War he served in the RCAF and was awarded the George Medal for rescuing two men from the burning wreckage of a plane. Later that year his plane was shot down into the North Sea. Miller was captured, and he spent the next three years in a number of PoW camps In 1954, Tom and his wife Dusty came to Thunder Bay, or rather "The Lakehead" as the twin cities of Port Arthur and Fort William were then called. His job, according to friend and former MP Douglas Fisher, was "to leach English, History. Philosophy, and Political Economy at Lakehead Technical Institute" -- then just a "drafty, grimy shack" on Cumberland Street. By 1957, LTI had evolved into the Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology, and by the mid-sixties had become a full-fledged, degree-granting university. Professor Victor Smith, a friend and a colleague in the History Department, remembers Tom from those early days as "a one-man faculty of arts" and "the architect of the plan and procedure for converting L TI into LU." Tom just thought it was part of the job! By the time he "retired" in 1986, Dr. Tom Miller had played an enonnously significant role in the development of Lakehead University. His accomplishments include having served as first director of Lakehead University's summer school and off-campus programs; Chair of the History Department; Founding Chair of the LU Faculty Association; Board member of the Lakehead Social -Jim Foulds For Professor Smith, Tom Miller's most endearing qualities are his humour and his humility. Others, in their after-dinner speeches, praised Tom Miller for his kindness and generosity, his joyful approach to life, and for always encouraging people to take what they were doing seriously, but not themselves. Stories of the blue-eyed, bearded professor abound. One former student recalls that Dr. Miller always challenged his students, even in the little things. "When we started to bellyache because of the melting ice which leaked through the roof ominously into buckets and washtubs in the classroom and hallways," says Jim Foulds, "I can remember Dr. Miller telling us that 'We weren't up to much if we let a little water get in the way of our understanding of Kant's Categorical Imperative."' Another friend, Patrick Wesley, says "Tom had a phrase. Whenever he saw something apt, or ironic, or had one of those insights that be had so often into the foibles of humanity, he would say: 'Oh Hell Yes'. Tom's life, when you think about it, is apt. Ob Hell Yes!" -- Frances Harding Those who wish to make a tax-deductible contribution to the Tom Miller Scholarship Fund are invited to make cheques payable to Lakehead University and forward them to Jo•Anne Silverman, clo Lakehead University Development Office (807) 343-8910. 10 AGORA November 1994 �HEALTH AND SAFETY LU Injury Statistics: January 1 to October 31, 1994 COMPENSABLE INJURIES Jan. 1 - Oct. 31 1994 Medical Aid Injuries Approved Pending Decision by WCB Lost Time Injuries Approved Pending Decision by WCB Number of Days Lost On Approved Claims On Claims Pending Same Period Last Year 43 6 25 7 9 O 45 307 O SAFETY NOTE: The Ministry of Labour's November, 1993 Health & Safety Guidelines, entitled "Rest Breaks for Video Display Terminal (VDT) Operators" offer sound advice to anyone who uses computers on the job, or at home. The Guidelines note: "People who do continuous, intensive VDT worl< ... are at increased risk of developing a number of health problems. These include: visual fatigue, headaches, repetitive strain injuries (ie. carpal tunnel syndrome), and back pain." Ron Brunelle andDr. Jane Taylor took part in a Wheelchair Race, one of the many activities held on campus last month during the third annual Special Needs Awareness Days. Organized by the Learning Assistance Centre and LUSU, the two-day event included an Agency Fair and an Access Day where participants are given an opportunity "When work is intensive (ie. continuous keyboarding for an hour or to experience the challenges that people with disabilities face each longer, uninterrupted by other activities), good work station design day. For more information on Dr. Taylor's work on maximizing should be augmentedbyhaving the operatortake a5-minute break opportunities for students with disabilities, please see page 7. away from VDT operation in each hour." The Guidelines suggest the following precautions: appropriate workstation design, proper lighting, training andthe use of suitable equipment. In addition, the Guidelines note that: "The 5-minute break should not be accumulated. This is because short, frequent breaks are much more effective in preventing excessive fatigue and possible injury than longer, less frequent breaks." The University, as an employer, has the general duty of taking every reasonable precaution for the protection of workers underthe Occupational Health & Safety Act. The "5-minute break" represents a reasonable precaution. If you are interested in receiving a copy of the Guidelines, please contact Marla Peuramaki, Human Resources Officer - Health & Safety, at 343-8671. ''Working toward a safe and healthy environment for work and study." Comments? Suggestions? News? Story Ideas? The Agora would like to hear from you! Call (807) 343-8300 Atour of the library and a tree-planting ceremony in the Agora circle were partofthe itinerary for the Ueutenant GovernorofOntario when His Honour Henry N.R. Jackman (centre) visited Thunder Bay last month. In addition to seeing the campus, he took part in the gala fundraising dinner in honour of the Chair of Italian Studies Project at Lakehead University. 11 AGORA November 1994 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Frances Harding at the Information Office at 343-8193 or mail your information to Avila Centre. Deadline for the December Agora Is December 5, 1994. NOVEMBER 29 HEALTH CARE SEMINAR NOVEMBER 26 The NHHRRU-Lakehead Site, together with the School of Nursing, is sponsoring a seminar on "Downsizing and Restructuring in Health Care: An Australian Perspective" by Professor Jenny Bichel!, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK 20TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER The seminar will be held on November 29, 1994, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in room 1002, Health Sciences North, Lakehead University. A reception from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM will follow. There is no registration fee but seating is limited. ' NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Lakehead alumni, staff, faculty and friends are invited to attend a dinner to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Social Work Location: Faculty Lounge lime: 6:00 PM lickets are priced at $16 and can be purchased at the Department of Social Work 343-8576. To confirm your attendance and guarantee a seat, call Connie Hartviksen at (807) 343-2135. DECEMBER 1 PUBLIC LECTURE Dr. V.V. Paranjape, recipient of the LU Distinguished Researcher Award for 1994, will present his lecture: "Artificial Solids" Location: Regional Centre Room 1001 lime: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Refreshments and Cash Bar to follow in the Faculty Lounge. Everyone welcome. NOVEMBER27 LAKEHEAD SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL CHRISTMAS FEST'94 The Lakehead Social Planning Council will present its seventh annual Christmas Fest at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, Sunday, November 27 from 11 :00 am to 4:00 pm. Don't miss the best in gourmet food, entertainment, crafts and family fun, including a visit from Santa Claus! Tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for children and seniors, or $7 for families and are available at the door. For more information call the Lakehead Social Planning Council at 626-9650. DECEMBERS LU ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Place: liberio Room, Airtane Motor Hotel Program: 6:30 PM Symposium; 7:30 PM Buffet Dinner; 9:00 PM Dancing to the Music of Private Eyes For tickets and information contact Linda Phillips 343-8200. 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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 1994-11 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University President's Message Tom Miller https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/39ec97af6be97cbb3d1b04d2011553cf.pdf 067a881413befd41d5a9daf4bd865c67 PDF Text Text May/June 2002 A Newsletter for Faculty and Staff Founding Dean Appointed Premier Ernie Eves speaking in front of the construction site of the Advanced Technology and Academic Centre Dual Campus Medical School Confirmed by Frances Harding, Coordinator, Pubfications Ontario Premier Ernie Eves confirmed that Lakehead and Laurentian would have equal status in the development of the new Northern Medical School. He made the announcement on May 14, under sunny skies, at a media conference near the construction site of the University's new Advanced Technology and Academic Centre. "I made a commitment to the people of Thunder Bay - and indeed to all people in the north - that there would be two full medical school campuses in northern Ontario to help address the shortage of doctors,n said Eves. "We believe that we need to tackle physician supply issues head-on by training our doctors right here in the north.n The new medical school will include a full campus at Lakehead University and another at Laurentian University in Sudbury. Plans are for the first class of medical students to start in September 2004. Eves, who was joined at Lakehead by Tony Clement, minister of health and long-term care, as well as Jim Wilson, minister of northern development and mines, also announced an increase of $29.15 million in capital funding for the new Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. The new funding is on top of the $98.5 million in capital funding that the Ontario government already committed to the hospital's restructuring project in February 2000. Dr. Roger Strasser, a family practitioner and professor of rural health who helped establish the Monash University Centre for Ruial Health in Australia, has been appointed founding dean of the Northern Medical School, effective July 1, 2002. His appointment was based on a recommendation from a search committee that included a cross-section of experts and leaders from Northeastern and Northwestern Ontario, and was approved by the Board of Governors at both Lakehead University and Laurentian University. In a videoconference with Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Dianne Cunningham, held on May 6, Dr. Strasser said he was excited by the opportunity of establishing a centre of excellence of intellectual endeavour in rural health, grounded in Northern Ontario, and focusing on northern and rural issues, Aboriginal issues and francophone issues. continued on page 3 Lakehead UNIVERSITY �2 AGORA May/June 2002 From the President's Desk situation ever since. In terms of "losr funding, this amounts to about $65M over this period of time. With severe budget cuts in 1993 and 1996 totaling about $7.5M, the University was forced to cut positions, and since 1993 about 85 FTE positions (47 faculty and 38 nonacademic staff) have been eliminated. Enrolment began to deadline in 1995 undoubtedly for a host of reasons entailing population demographics, reputation and capacity. This decline by meant that tuition revenues could not Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert compensate for the drop-off in the government grant. In tact, tuition President revenues have only increased about 7% from 1998-99 to 2001-02. With about To fully understand Lakehead's current half of our students coming from outside fiscal dilemma requires an Northwestern Ontario, we are very understanding of the Ontario university vulnerable to actions taken by the other system and the dynamic drivers related universities. When the accessibility fund to student demand and choice and to meet the growth projections in student institutional funding. Until the last two numbers was implemented last year years the system was funded, with the without the constraint of corridors, a exception of special funding packages number of universities deviated for education, nursing and technology substantially from their institutional plans (ATOP), based on a corridor assigned to to indeed "access" the new money. Most each university. The corridors were notable in this regard was the University established in 1988 and at that time ofToronto which took in over 2,000 Lakehead requested a substantially additional students. Such an action had higher corridor than it received. The an impact on us and, in fact, a number universities were funded to their corridor of smaller universities dependent on this midpoint and allowed to have source of students. A few other enrolments fluctuate 3% above or below universities, e.g. Waterloo and Laurier, the midpoint without an impact on also had substantive increases beyond funding. Needless to say any student enrolments above the corridor midpoint original projections. In effect, the market had opened and some universities took were not funded any more than those advantage of this to increase their above the corridor itself. If an institution funding as there no longer was the dropped below its corridor it would, in constraint imposed by the corridors. theory, be required to return funding for Lakehead competes in the southern the nonexistent students to the government. So the most effective Ontario marketplace but is at a distinct strategy was to stay in the 3% below the disadvantage because of location, and thus to be effective we must attract corridor midpoint as this maximized the students based on our quality, our government grant on a per student uniqueness and our location. Despite basis. our inherent disadvantages we have Lakehead University exceeded its done reasonably well in this environment corridor in 1990 and has been in this Lakehead U tH YtlSITY but are subject to the vagaries of any "sucking sounds" made by the large southern Ontario universities. Our high school and mature student first choice applications are well above the provincial average for the 2002-03 academic year. We must convert these applicants to registered students though, and there is little question we would be assisted in that regard if there was a new corridor system in place that would regulate competition to some degree. This would give Lakehead the opportunity to make the case for a much higher corridor and one that it would grow into within a reasonable period of time (2-3 years) and if there was evidence that this or any institution had been overly optimistic in the establishment of its new funding corridor, there would be adjustments made at that time. This would moderate the predatory practices that occur when the funding cap is open and some universities scramble to admit as many students as possible to secure more funding without the restriction of a corridor. Although every Ontario university has a case to make regarding funding, none is as compelling as ours; yet, as a small institution, too often our situation is hidden by the larger picture and we must pitch our case in a political world where the Council of Ontario Universities is dealing with system issues and the southern universities have easier and more ready access to the decisionmakers. The chronic debilitation of years of inequitable funding has taken its toll on Lakehead, yet the will remains to be one of the best institutions in the system. It is a remarkable achievement that we have managed to sustain so high a quality of education with such limited resources, ... continued on page 3 �3 AGORA May/June 2002 President continued from page 2 and that in turn speaks to the quality of Lakehead's people. I have never encountered an operation as lean as Lakehead's, a university that delivers so much on so little, or one that remains convinced that its sacrifice and its accomplishments will one day be recognized and justly rewarded. As a university we have reached a critical crossroads. Lakehead can go forward equitably funded and accelerate its trajectory of accomplishment or it will be forced to irrevocably change itself in ways that will blunt its potential as a major contributor to social and economic advancement in this economically-challenged part of the province. We can no longer sustain the current nature of the University without government recognition that we require additional base funding. The case has been made. We will either grow and flourish and embrace the opportunities that the Northern Medical School and other initiatives of the past few years and indeed that the future can bring, or we will retrench to become a vestige of our current self. I remain optimistic that the former scenario will guide our future and Lakehead's role and influence will grow in importance, both regionally and provincially, but it·is vital that everyone knows what would be lost if the latter scenario were to prevail. Let me say that I, the Board of Governors, the other volunteers who work so hard for this university, all envision a future where Lakehead is the leader in a-education thanks to ATAC, where our research productivity and entrepreneurial spirit helps drive the province's and Canada's innovation agendas and where Lakehead continues to be recognized as perhaps the best place in the country to get an education. You have my commitment that with your help I intend to ensure that we will achieve these objectives. Genosko named Canada Research Chair Dr. Gary Genosko, an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, has been named a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Technoculture Studies. His research -and the work that will be carried out in his new laboratory to be located in the Ryan Building -- will increase our understanding of new technologies that involve surveillance and privacy "The digital revolution is producing a universe of unprecedented fusion between hitherto separate media, social sectors, institutions, and nations, "says Genosko. "I want to understand our 'society of surveillance' in a historical framework and investigate recent phenomena that will shed light on the very thing that so many claim today -that privacy is a thing of the past and we should get used to it." Genosko joined the Department of Sociology at Lakehead in 1999. He currently holds a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Standard Research Grant and a Canada Foundation for Innovation Infrastructure Grant in support of his Canada Research Chair. Genosko received his PhD in Social and Political Thought from York University in 1992. His doctoral dissertation on French social theorist Jean Baudrillard was published shortly thereafter in London, England, during his tenure as a visiting research fellow at the University of London. Lakehead UNIV ER S I TY Genosko is best known for his many books and articles in the area of social and political theory published with prestigious international presses. Since coming to Lakehead, he has received invitations to lecture at Auckland University, Harvard University, and University College Cork. He is the editor of The Semiotic Review of Books. His book Felix Guattari: An Aberrant Introduction, the first book on this important activist-intellectual published in English, is in press for a spring release with Continuum Books in New York and London. -- FH Founding Dean continued from page 1 Speaking from Australia, he-outlined his vision of the school saying it would be "a comprehensive medical school with a full range of programs, intensive research activities, and education and training programs which cover the complete life cycle of a rural practitioner." "By that I mean programs that promote the health professions, particularly medicine, in rural high schools; pre-med programs at both Lakehead and Laurentian which lead into the undergraduate medical program of the Medical School; postgraduate training in the specialities and in family practice; and continuing education and professional development for those physicians in practice." Dr. Roger Strasser was trained in medicine at Monash University, Australia, and studied at the University of Western Ontario, where he received his Master's of Clinical Science in Family Medicine. In August 1992, he became the first professor of rural health in Australia. Under his guidance, the Centre evolved to become the School of Rural Health, the first school of this type in the world. -- FH �4 AGORA May/June 2002 NSERC and SSHRC Awards 2002-2003 NSERC Research Grants: New Awards and Installments The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) recently announced the results of their annual research grants competition. For this year (2002-2003), the total value of grants awarded to Lakehead faculty (for new and ongoing installments) was $1,131,101. This represents an increase of 27% over last year's figure of $890,622. The success rate for new research grants (as opposed to ongoing installments) was 71 % (compared with 65% for last year and 48% the year before that). New applicants received a total of $450, 109 in the first year of their awards. This is an increase of 73% over last year's total of $259,905. The following is a list of all NSERC recipients at Lakehead University who were successful in the 2002-2003 research grants competition. S.K. Vanapalli, "Design of Flexible Pavements Using the Soil Mechanisms for Unsaturated Soils," $18,000, research grant (2/4). Department of Electrical Engineering X.P. Liu, "Robust Control of Nonlinear Differential-Algabraic Systems," $28,080, research grant (1/4). K. Natarajan, "Model Reference Adaptive Control in the Frequency Domain,• $23,310, research grant (4/4). A.T. Tayebi, "Iterative Learning Control for Uncertain Systems," $21,405, research grant (2/4). Department of Mechanical Engineering M. Ferchichi, "Turbulent Scalar Mixing and Fine Structure," $20,000, research grant (1/3). K. Liu, "Identification and Control of Linear Time-Varying Systems," $17,000, research grant (2/4). A. Sedov, "Modeling the Ultrasonic Inspection of Complex Components," $10,300, research grant (3/3). Faculty of Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering S.A.Q. Siddiqui, "Vibration Suppression in Systems Characterized by Interaction Between Lumped and Distributed Parameter Elements," $17,000, research grant (2/4). L.J.J. Catalan, "Studies in Stabilisation/Solidification of Industrial Waste,• $19,000, research grant, year three of a four year grant (3/4). Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment L.J. Garred, "Modelling Studies of Solute and Fluid Transport in Kidney Dialysis," $21 ,500, research grant (2/4). Q.L. Dang, "Acclimation of Boreal Trees to Carbon Dioxide and Soil Temperature," $37,205, research grant (1/4). A. Gilbert, "Optimizing Control of Pulp Mill Processes," $24,750, research grant (1/4). S.H. Ferguson, "Climate Change and Caribou Conservation," $23,000, research grant (1/4). I. Nirdosh, "Solid-Liquid Mass Transfer Applications," $23,909, research grant (5/5). W.H. Parker, "Modelling Future Seed Zones with Elevated CO2 Atmosphere," $18,000, research grant (1/4). Department of Civil Engineering E.E. Prepas, "Integrated Resource Management - A Case for Hardwater Lakes on the Boreal Plain," $66,500, research grant (3/4). D.K. Eigenbrod, "Shatt Resistance of Piles in Sand During Loading in Tension and Compression," $14,700, research grant (4/4). W. Gao, "Study of Partial Freezing by Spraying for Wastewater Treatment," $18,000, research grant (1/4). S.A. Mirza, "Strength and Stiffness of Slender Composite Steel-Concrete Beam-Columns,• $19,520, research grant (4/ 4). J.R. Wang, "Relationship Between Hydraulic Conductivity and Photosynthesis of Paper Birch," $18,000, research grant (2/4). Faculty of p rofessional Schools Department of Kinesiology E. McAuliffe, "The Role of the Object Inhibition of Return (IOR)," $14,000, research grant (1/4). U.S. Panu, "Development of Group Based Hydrologic Data Infilling Procedures," $14,000, research grant (3/4). Lakehead U H IV E tSltY �5 AGORA May/June 2002 Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies Department of Biology D. Li, "Asymptotic Behaviour in Stochastic Modelling," $15,000, research grant (3/4). S.J. Hecnar, "Species Richness and Spatial Dynamics in Amphibians," $15,750, research grant (4/4). L. Liu, "Reliability in the Finite Element Method for Non-Linear Problems," $9,500, research grant (3/4). J.M. Hughes, "Molecular Systematics, Phylogeography, and Behaviour of New World Cuckoos," $20,024, research grant (1/4) T. Miao, "Amenability of Locally Compact Groups and Geometric Properties of Ap (G)," $13,650, research grant (4/ 4). M.W. Lankester, "Impact of Parasites and Disease on Northern Animals," $26,188, research grant (3/4). A.L. Van Tuyl, "Problems About Points in Multi-Projective Spaces," $6,000, research grant (1/2). KT. Leung, "Molecular Regulation of Survival and Activity of Pollutant-Degradation Microorganisms in the Environment," $20,458, research grant (2/4) Department of Physics A.U. Mallik, "Induction and Release of Retrogressive Succession After Fire in Kalmia-Black Spruce Communities," $19,000, research grant (3/4). D.W. Morris, "Habitat Selection, Patch Choice, and Spatial Dynamics of Small Mammals in Changing Environments," $51 ,000, research grant (2/5). H. De Guise, "Application of Non-Compact Lie Groups in Physics," $16,000, research grant (1/4). M.C. Gallagher, "Atomic Structure of Ultrathin Films," $30,000, research grant (2/4). M.H. Hawton, "Photo-Matter Interactions," $15,000, research grant (3/4). W.J. Keeler, "Ultrafast Ti:sapphire Laser Applications," $16,300, research grant (3/4). Department of Chemistry C. Gottardo, "The Chemistry of Carbon-Carbon Bond Forming Reactions," $22,000, research grant (1/2). V.V. Paranjape, "Research in Solid State Physics," $12,000, research grant (2/3). Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities S.D. Kinrade, "Aqueous Silicon Chemistry," $59,580, research grant (1/4). Department of Psychology Department of Computer Science M.L Howe, "Development of Retention and Reasoning," $39,000, research grant (3/4). H. E Ocla, "Radar Detection Systems of Targets in Random Media Using ATM Network-Based Communication System," $28,350, research grant (1/4). R. Wei, "Combinatorial Methods in Threshold Crytography: Protocols, Structures and Optimizations," $14,000, research grant (2/4). NSERC Equipment Grants P. Fralick, "Depositional Systems Developed in the Mesoarchean Terrains of Western Superior Province," $16,560, research grant (1/4). NSERC has also announced the results of their annual equipment grants competition. For this year (2002-2003), the total value of grants awarded was $209,756. This represents an increase of 197% over last year's figure of $70,694. The success rate for equipment grant applicants was 33% (compared with 31 % for last year and 17% the year before that). The following is a list of NSERC recipients at Lakehead University who were successful in the 2002-2003 equipment grants competition. R.H. Mitchell, "Petrology of Kimberlites and Alkaline Rocks," $87,560, research grant (1/5). Faculty of Engineering Department of Mathematical Sciences Department of Mechanical Engineering Y. Chen, "Analytic Multifunctions and Spectral Theory," $11,000, research grant (1/4). M. Ferchichi," Experimental Fluid Dynamics Facility for the Study of Turbulent Scalar Mixing," $55,446, equipment grant. A.J. Dean, "Derivations of Inductive Limit C*-algebras," $8,000, research grant (2/4) Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment Department of Geology G.J. Borradaile, "Rock Magnetism and Deformation," $62,300, research grant (3/4). W. Huang, "Job Scheduling Problems in Modern Manufacturing Systems and Management Science," $9,702, research grant (4/4). E.E. Prepas, "Autoanalyzer for Detection of Low-Level Inorganic Nitrogen and Silicate Concentrations in Water, Soil and Vegetation in Boreal, in Particular Northwestern Ontario, Ecosystems," $94, 145, equipment grant. Lakehead UN I V f RS I J Y �6 AGORA May/June 2002 Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies Department of Biology K.T. Leung, "Chemiluminescence and Fluorescence Imaging System for Molecular Analysis," $44,060, equipment grant. Department of Geology R.H. Mitchell, "Top Hat Electric Furnace for Mineral Synthesis," $16,105, equipment grant. J.P. Jasen, Department of History {regular scholar category), "Women and Cancer: Historical Perspectives on the Concept of Risk," 2/3, total grant value: $50,900. H.E. Smith, Department of History/Women's Studies (regular scholar category) and P. Wakewich, Sociology/ Women's Studies "Cultural Representations and Women's Narrative of Wartime Work and Lives," 2/3, total grant value: $52,850. T. Dufresne, Department of Philosophy, "An Introduction to Critical Freud Studies," 3/3, total grant value: $65,170. SSHRC Research Grants: New and Existing Awards Lakehead University is pleased to announce its successful applicants in this year's Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council {SSHRC) competition. The number of successful research grant applicants represents an increase over the previous year's results. This year's success rate was 40%, whereas the previous competition saw a success rate of 21 % {and 13% the year before that). New applicants {not including installments for existing grants) received a total of $435, 133. This represents an increase of 149% over last year's total of $174,750. NSERC President Visits Lakehead I' L. Chambers, Women's Studies Program {new scholar category), "From Meretricious Unions to Equivalent to Marriage: A History of Cohabitation in Canada," $74,850 over three years. ~.: '"W . R r;. . _,• E. Molto, C. Matheson, $.Hamilton and J. Stewart, Department of Anthropology {regular scholar category), "The Bioarchaeology of Kellis 2," $200,000 over three years. - J. ' J. M. Spraggon, Department of Economics {new scholar category), "Exogenous Targeting Instrument for the Enforcement of Tradable Emission Permit Markets," $82,458 over three years. S. D. Stone, Department of Sociology (new scholar category), "Women Survivors of Hemorrhagic Stroke: Experiences of Living With Invisible Disabilities," $77,825 over three years. Dr. Tom Brzustowski, president of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), visited the campus in April and met with faculty and students including Shannon Hay (above), a graduate student in geology. In addition to the new awards, the following are Lakehead University's continuing SSHRC awards: During a presentation in the Faculty Lounge, he said Canada must spend more if it is to meet its goal of being among the top five countries in the world for spending per capita on research and development. G.A. Genosko, Department of Sociology {new scholar category), "The Role of Journals (Defunct) and Splinter Groups {Disbanded) in the Institutionalization of Critical and Postmodern Theory in Canada," (2/3), total grant value: $71,000 over three years. "Having Dr. Brzustowski visit Lakehead University gave us the opportunity to showcase NSERC-supported research being carried out on campus, and to describe the unique regional issues, with regards to research, that we have in Northwestern Ontario, 11 said Dr. Christine Gottardo. Lakehead UNIVf R S I T Y �7 AGORA May/June 2002 Understanding the Beliefs and Language of the Past Dr. Patricia Jasen is hoping her historial research will provide a broader understanding of the subject of cancer risk by Twyla Carolan 'Women and Cancer: Historical Perspectives on the Concept of Risk" is the name of Dr. Patricia Jasen's research project. You may be asking, "What is the concept of risk?" Consider that a smoker is at greater risk of developing cancer. Then consider that "factors that increase risk" (such as lifestyle factors) are words well understood in our society, even though we still may confuse risk and cause. (Smoking increases the risk of cancer, but cannot be said to cause cancer, in the sense that not every smoker develops it.) This language of risk is common today, but was the language the same in the past? Jasen, professor and chair of the Department of History, received a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) grant of $51,000 in April, 2001, to study this very question. Her research encompasses the period from 1750 to 1970, and focuses on Great Britain, the United States and Canada -- countries which all spoke the same language of risk. Jasen became interested in medical history several years ago, when she began to study such topics as childbirth and the history of alternative medical practices. She was drawn to the - .. ~- subject of women and cancer when she "began to notice that this was an area that was almost completely missing in historical writing." She narrowed her topic to the concept of risk when she realized, "I didn't just want to understand the diagnosis or treatment of cancer through history. I wanted to understand the experience of it. And part of the experience which was shared even by people who never developed cancer was the knowledge of being at risk, or the feeling of being at risk." Jasen says that, historically, the language of risk was different from that which we use today. People occasionally used the term "risk" (even 200 years ago), but more often they referred to "liability" -- which women were more liable to develop cancer? While studying the language used in various historical periods, Jasen also uncovers the belief systems underlying concepts of risk. Why were physical injury, childbearing, racial differences, and the experience of unhappy emotions all associated with a greater cancer risk? As Jasen seeks to understand the beliefs and language of the past, she emphasizes that her research does not permit her to reach medical conclusions regarding the concept of risk. "It's not for an historian to say whether there is an association between emotions and cancer or not. I'm just looking at what people thought. But I'm also interested in the effects of what people thought:' Her research grant permits her to travel to archives and medical libraries to conduct research, and also enables her to employ research assistants -- not only in history but in fields related to her project, such as psychology. This summer, she will be working with history and women's studies graduate student Mandy Hadenko, whose own research focuses on the history of cervical cancer screening in Canada. Patricia Jasen's research has the potential to be useful to a broad range of people. The history of medicine is a subject included in the training of many health professionals, and she hopes that her work will help to provide a broader understanding of the subject of cancer risk and its implications today -- including the fact that cultural assumptions influence medical beliefs and help to guide the direction of scientific research. "Overall, I think the thing that keeps impressing me is the extent to which medical theories are rooted in the culture in which they evolve." Twyla Carolan is one of several students taking part in SPARK -- a student writing program sponsored by The ChronicleJournal. ,. ...---:-,...;- , Mandy Hadenko (left) and Dr. Patricia Jasen Lakehead UN IV llSIJ Y �8 AGORA May/June 2002 Not Knowing the Enemy Distorted perceptions of probability and luck breeds compulsive gamblers, a Lskehead study aims to show by Robert Lewis A grizzled old gambler once crooned that the game is all about a good sense of judgment: "You gotta know when to hold •em, know when to fold •em," he observed. Dr. Dwight Mazmanian couldn't agree more. The Lakehead University psychologist is willing to bet that it's a good sense of reasoning and judgment that separates recreational gamblers from those who don't know when to walkaway. In a study this spring, Mazmanian tests the theory that problem gamblers have a distorted perception of odds and probabilities that leads them to believe they have the upper hand against Lady Luck. "Everyone knows the reality, of course, is that the advantage is with the house," Mazmanian said. "Casinos wouldn't be in business, lotteries wouldn't be running if the statistical advantage was with the patron." Dr. Dwight Mazmanian is a clinical psychologist studying the behaviour of gamblers because you know your win's coming up," Mazmanian said. "And of course if doesn't work like that." Frequent gamblers are also known for boasting about being up in winnings. While this belief may encourage someone to keep putting money down, it often isn't the truth. The study, which will also form the theses of graduate students Carmen Wheeler and Cheryl Everall, will examine the thought processes of casual and pathological gamblers in a mock casino equipped with computerized slot machines. "People are more likely to remember their wins and forget their losses," Mazmanian said. While Mazmanian can't describe the experiments without risking flaws in testing, he points to common casino scenes for evidence of costly errors in judgment. The realm of gambling psychology is actually new to Mazmanian, a clinical psychologist by day. He traces his new interest to the opening of the Thunder Bay Charity Casino in August 2000. An example is the person who sits faithfully at one slot machine, thinking the more they lose means the closer they're getting to a win. Though specialized treatment programs for problem gamblers are available in the city and region, Mazmanian is concerned about the lack of research into how gambling affects local residents. "So if you've already lost money you'-ve got to make sure you're back the very next night at the very same machine "Because of the geographical remoteness of this area, it is important Lakehead U N IYfR511'Y that there is a local capacity to look at gambling issues that might be directly relevant to Thunder Bay and remote northern regions," he said. He hopes his study will fill the void. "There are some people who get in serious trouble, whose lives are basically wrecked," Mazmanian said. "If we can understand what it is that makes them more vulnerable to that common problem ...you can get to them a li~le earlier and start trying to help." And with any luck, Mazmanian said, the research will lead to a larger grant and increased scope. "If things look really promising ... it could mean expanding the study to the entire Northwest and the creation of a regional research centre," he said. Robert Lewis is one of several Lakehead students taking part in SPARK, a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. �9 AGORA May/June 2002 Coaches' Corner of the team, attend team practices and two home games, and talk with our Academic Advising staff. I run them through a small group practice, have one-on-one meetings, and observe each athlete in a natural environment outside of the gym. The goal is to have each one leave with the ability to see herself at Lakehead University as a student-athlete. Student-Athlete Recruiting by Lee Anderson, Coach, Women's Volleyball The Women's Volleyball team had a very successful year on the court. First and foremost was the vast improvement of the team over the past two years. Lakehead progressed from a winless season, to this past season where the team won 16 out of 33games. Other season highlights included winning a gold medal at the Queen's Invitational Tournament, being ranked in the top 15 in the nation, and winning an absolute "thriller" over the University of Toronto right here at the Thunderdome. The year was topped off when Lakehead University recognized fifth-year OUA Second Team All-Star, left side hitter, Barb Lehenbauer (photo right), as Female Athlete of the Year. In order to keep the Women's Volleyball program moving in the right direction, recruiting top young student-athletes is a high priority. But it is easier said than done. The key is not just recruiting the best players, but recruiting athletes that have something special -- something others may not see. It is critical to find athletes who will enjoy the many benefits Lakehead University has to offer: smaller class sizes, a sense of family, quality programs, the opportunity to play in front of large crowds, and the recognition that Lakehead athletes receive in the community. When recruiting players from Northwestern Ontario, the trick here is trying to keep them in Thunder Bay. But, essentially I use the same strategy. I include "home grown" athletes in the recruiting trip for all top recruits; the focus is just a little different. After the visit, the process is far from over. Many phone calls are made to each athlete (once every week or so) just to keep in touch. As this relationship builds, it is my hope the athlete will begin to feel a sense of attachment to Lakehead. I then turn to the parents, to try and "win" them over. Encouraging them to send their 19-year-old daughters 1,800 km away from home is not an easy task, especially if they have opportunities at other universities around the province. But once they understand the wonderful opportunities their children will have here, many parents realize this is a unique opportunity. When it comes right down to it, the decision of where to attend university is the largest decision the athlete will have to make. Above all, I want them to make the choice that is in their best interests. It is my hope that over the entire process, the athlete has a built sense of trust, believes in you as a coach and where your program is going, and realizes that Lakehead University is a great place to be a varsity athlete. Once I have determined which athletes I want to be a part of my program, the fun really begins. First, I start with the athlete's educational needs. I find out each person's academic interests and determine whether Lakehead has a program that fits her goals. One of the largest stumbling blocks is the distance she will have to travel away from home. I address this by bringing a select few (three or four at a time) to Lakehead University in order for them to experience what university life is like.They get an opportunity to meet and mix with the current members If and when that athlete commits to coming to Lakehead, it gives me a sense of accomplishment and joy. It shows that all the work and personal attention I give my recruits was worth it. Sport Photography: Rob Linke Lakehead UN I VE RS I T Y �10 AGORA May/June 2002 ATAC FUTURE OF THE NORTH Q&A with John Richardson, Chair of the Toronto Team ATAC - Future of the North Capital Campaign John Richardson recently retired as the Senior Executive Vice President (Office of the President) for Manulife Financial. He was responsible for the execution of the company's corporate strategic planning, including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and management of the Reinsurance Division and Corporate Services. John's daughter Beth graduated from Lakehead University's Faculty of Business Administration in 1997. a. What role does the Toronto Team play in the ATAC - Future of the North capital campaign? A. The Toronto Team was formed to connect Lakehead University to metropolitan centres in Southern Ontario where many corporations with vested interests in Northwestern Ontario are headquartered. With a team assembled in Toronto, we are able to make fundraising calls on behalf of Lakehead that in effect save the University valuable time and resources. All of us on this team have a special affinity to Lakehead University; some of us are graduates, others are from Thunder Bay or have connections to the region as I do through my daughter's experience at Lakehead. a. Conducting meetings from Toronto for a university in Northwestern Ontario must be challenging. How have you overcome this obstacle? A. Actually, thanks to the assistance of Manulife Financial and Lakehead's existing videoconferencing capacity, it hasn't been a problem at all. Manulife A. Dr. Gilbert recruited me for the Lakehead University Foundation as a former Lakehead parent and because the University had a vision to increase its "southern exposure" in the business market. I was given the opportunity to review the strategic plan and I was quite impressed by the University's view towards the future. I feel strongly that Lakehead University deserves the support of volunteers based in Toronto and elsewhere as both the mandate of the University and its enrolment draw are widespread. a. What is your personal vision for Lakehead University as it relates to the ATAC project? A. I think my vision for this project is consistent with all of the volunteers. I undertook this project because I believe it is important for Lakehead to make space for the double cohort and other enrolment growth, to maximize the efficiency of delivering lectures over distance and in the classroom and to offer the best in technological training. -- Jennifer Willianen, Development Researcher and Writer People We Count On a. Although it has been a few years since your daughter graduated from Lakehead, you have continued to be an active participant in the Lakehead University community. Why do you still volunteer? has generously covered the cost of videoconference meetings between the Toronto Team and the Pacesetting Team. These meetings are important as they allow us to connect with our Thunder Bay counterparts and ensure that we are conducting a strategic and efficient fundraising campaign. The fact that Manulife has continued to support these meetings even after my recent retirement from the company reveals the depth of their support to Lakehead University. Maria and Jack (BA' 77) Hudolin not only entrusted the education of their daughter, Marissa, to Lakehead University they also agreed to show their belief in Lakehead as co-chairs of this year's Parents' Campaign. "We have enjoyed participating in the Parents' Campaign as well as other activities at Lakehead. It is gratifying to know that our daughter is important to this institution and that, as parents,· we are also valued members of the Lakehead community," say Maria and Jack. "The Hudolins bring energy and spirit to all that they do for Lakeheadt says Dr. Gilbert. "They are a wonderful pair who have shown that parents play an integral part in the development and sustainability of the University community." To date, the Parents' Campaign has raised approximately $5,000 in support of various initiatives including ATAC, Scholarships and Bursaries, and Library Technology. -- Trish Nagorski, Development Officer (Annual Giving) Lakehead UN I VERSI T Y �11 AGORA May/June 2002 Employee Service Recognition Reception Employees who have served Lakehead for 20, 30 and 40 years and those who are retiring in 2002 were honoured at a reception in the Faculty Lounge on April 30th. They included: 20 Years of Service Paularinne • receives Staff Award Pentti Paularinne is the first recipient of a new Staff Award created to recognize and reward outstanding performance or contribution to the University by a nonfaculty employee. The Award comes with a framed certificate and a monetary award of $2,000. Paularinne, a Lakehead graduate, has been Registrar at Lakehead since 1979 and has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills, ability, and loyalty. His commitment has been expressed in his volunteer and community work: working to establish Lakehead's Alumni Association; serving as chair of the Lakehead University Chair in Finnish Studies Advisory Committee; and his involvement in CJ '97, the Canadian Scout Jamboree that attracted more than 10,000 young people to Thunder Bay. Five other staff members were nominated for the Award including: Kailash Bhatia, technician, Mechanical Engineering; Kris Gorrell, secretary, School of Nursing; Lana Rizzuto, administrative assistant, Athletics; Lynn Ruxton, technician, Biology; and Frank Sebesta, supervisor, administration/ circulation, Library. Ina Chomyshyn Director, Resource Centre for Occupational Health & Safety Jane Crossman Professor, Kinesiology Lori Kapush Secretary, English Lorne McDougall Associate Professor, Nursing Ian Munro Caretaker, Physical Plant Linda Robinson Secretary. Social Work Diane Stankey Document Transmission/Bindery Preparation, Library Lyette Wirtz Accounts Officer, Finance 30 Years of Service Paul Driben Professor, Anthropology Ben Kaminski Manager, Graphics & Photography Murray Lankester Professor, Biology Ron Lappage Associate Professor, Kinesiology • Norm LaVoie Professor, Kinesiology • Roger Mitchell Professor, Geology • Gary Murchison Professor, Forestry Janice Pellizzari Secretary to the Vice President, Research & Development Lynne Sevean Technologist, Forestry Arlene Smith Secretary, Faculty of Business Grant Walsh Executive Director, University Services • also retiring Retirees Bert Harding Technician, Chemistry (retired June 30, 2001) Linda Phillips Secretary to the President (retired December 31 , 2001) Chris Wreszczak Secretary, Kinesiology (retired January 2001) June 30, 2002: Rob Cameron Associate Professor, Faculty of Business Marg Hawton Professor, Physics Dick MacGillivray Professor, English Vivian Sharp Librarian Bob Thayer Associate Professor, Kinesiology Geraldine White Coordinator, Learning Assistance Centre December 30, 2002: Shirley Boneca Librarian Norm Bonsor Professor, Economics Ian Dew Librarian Ken Inaba Electrician Lead Hand, Physical Plant Norm LaVoie Professor, Kinesiology Roger Mitchell Professor, Geology Gary Murchison Professor, Forestry Sam Spivak Technician, Geology ... continued on page 12 Lakehead UN I V t li: SI T Y �12 AGORA May/June 2002 Staff Award continued from page 10 They all received a Certificate of Appreciation from the president at the Employee Service Recognition Reception held on April 30. Says Paularinne: "I am very much humbled by the award and the fact that the members of the selection committee have seen my contributions as worthy of their support. I certainly recognize the significance of this award and I am very honoured to be its first recipient... "To my nominators and to the members of the selection committee I offer my sincere thanks for their support and to my fellow nominees my congratulations for being recognized for their many contributions to the welfare of Lakehead University. "I want to pay particular tribute to and recognize the support that I have enjoyed from all members of the Office of the Registrar past and present, other members of the University's staff, faculty and administration.... "lncidently, the $2,000 stipend associated with this award I will be directing in an appropriate manner to the benefit of current and future Lakehead students." -- Frances Harding Research Director Appointed Dr. Vanessa Catalan has been appointed as the first research director of The Centre of Excellence for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs. Catalan holds a PhD in Epidemiology from McGill University and has expertise in the analysis of large-scale health databases. Convocation 2002 Two distinguished Canadians will receive honorary degrees from Lakehead on Saturday, May25 at the Community Auditorium. The Honourable Madam Justice Louise Arbour, a justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and a lifelong defender of the rights of the accused, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree in the afternoon Convocation ceremony which begins at 2:30 p.m. Journalist Pierre Berton, author ofThe National Dream, The Last Spike, and many other books will receive an Honorary Doctor of Letters during the morning ceremony beginning at9a.m. The title of "Fellow of Lakehead University" will be conferred on alumnus Larry Hebert, General Manager and Secretary of Thunder Bay Hydro. The Alumni Honour Award will be given posthumously to Joseph Baratta, former president of The Alumni Association of Lakehead University. Lakehead UNIVERSITY May/June 2002 Vol. 19, No.3 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828-5225 The Agora is published by the Office of Communications. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 346-7770 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Office of Communications Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada P7B 5E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 40062450 Photography: Peter Puna Printing: Lakehead Print Shop The Agora will not be published over the summer. The next issue will be September/October. Deadline for copy is Photo Credits: Top: Munn Photography Bottom: Robert Amaral Devel . & Alumni Affairs CD Trojan She is based in Thunder Bay at the Centre's National Office in Biloski House on the Lakehead campus. Lakehead UNI Vf lit SI T Y September 9, 2002. � 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/. 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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 2002-05 Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University ATAC Lakehead Lakehead University Northern Ontario School of Medicine President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/15853396ed2ed6c7d693a79aead4d176.pdf e9ac1f97c05cccd048418cd62e7630bb PDF Text Text May 2001 A Newsletter for Faculty and Staff ~ j y l Two to Receive Honorary Degrees at Convocation Saturday, May 26th by Frances Harding A Pulitzer prize-winning author and a renowned wildlife biologist will receive Honorary Degrees from Lakehead University on Saturday, May 26 at the Community Auditorium. Carol Shields Dr. Jack Thomas Carol Shields, the author of The Stone Diaries and other novels, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree during the morning Convocation ceremony which begins at 9:00 a.m. Her address to the graduating class will be delivered by her daughter Catherine Shields. Dr. Jack Thomas, former chief of the U.S. Forest Service, wildlife biologist, and author based at the University of Montana, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Science degree during the afternoon ceremony beginning at 2:30 p.m. Two community leaders will have the title 'Fellow of Lakehead University' conferred upon them. During the morning, the title will be awarded to Dr. Jim Colquhoun, a physician and teacher who taught in the Northern Ontario Medical Program up until 1990 and served on the Lakehead University Board of Governors for 14 years, including two years as chair. Dr. Jim Colquhoun TonySeuret ( During the afternoon, the same title will be awarded to Tony Seuret, vice-president and general manager of Thunder Bay Television and a former professor of Business Administration at Lakehead University, who served on the Board of Governors for 16 years, including two years as chair. The Alumni Honour Award will be given to Peter Prior (Bus.Dip.'70), managing director and vice-president, national operations, of BMO Nesbitt Burns. Peter Prior is a member of the Lakehead University Foundation, actively raising funds for the construction of the Advanced Technology and Academic Centre. For more information contact the Office of the Registrar. Peter Prior Lakehead UN I VE R SITY �Lakehead 2 UNIV ERS ITY From the President's Desk Much has happened since my last message in the Agora. The Nortel Networks/Bell Canada agreement was finally announced and the IP telephony component is being installed. The provincial government has committed to a northern medical school and the NORMS Liaison Council has been preparing a process proposal for implementation. The Lakehead representatives on the Council, John Whitfield, John Augustine, Blair Schoales and Jim Kraemer, are to be commended along with their colleagues in Sudbury for their efforts. Bill Mccready, chair of NOMP, has rejoined the Council. Bill was a member of the George Expert Panel and could not participate on Council during that appointment because of the conflict of interest involved. The provincial budget contained significant news for the post-secondary education sector. The government has committed to full cost funding for growth in the universities and colleges through 2003/04. It has made additional funds available for facilities renewal and increased the northern grant by 10 per cent. However, our primary issue of unfunded students has not been resolved and unless it is in next year's budget, with the balanced budget requirement Lakehead University will be unable to meet its current obligations. While I will continue to make the case for our University, we must be prepared to deal with the consequences of current policy decisions. It is true that growth at Lakehead will be funded and so recruitment and retention become even more critical elements of self determination. We will continue to position the University for revenue generation resulting from joint venture and development opportunities. The bottom line is that we must find ways not only to balance the budget but also to pay down the accumulated debt. Until the Ministry of Finance acknowledges the inequities that exist within the university system and addresses them, it will constrain Lakehead's ability to foster economic development in the region through its academic activities. To summarize: in 2001/02, Lakehead University's budget is achievable; planning for the 2002/03 budget must acknowledge both the balanced budget requirement and possible continued lack of support for our unfunded BIU's; and there will be every effort made to convince government of Lakehead's special circumstances. I remain optimistic that the case can be made. The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities fully appreciates our situation and tried very hard to convince Finance as well as Management Board to fund the unfunded BIU's. The message of the unfairness of the current funding policy must be persistent and clear. Every one of us has to impress this on government whenever there is an opportunity. Annual events that have recently taken place reinforced the importance of the people of Lakehead University and the long-term commitments they have made to the institution. Both the Service Awards' Reception and the QuarterCentury Club Dinner are testament to the strong attachment that individuals have with the University. It is always a pleasure to recognize such long-term dedication. Another Convocation is almost upon us and, although a joyous occasion, this year will mark John Whitfield's last Convocation as a member of the administration. John will be appropriately honoured at a special AGORA - May 2001 by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert President retirement party on Friday, May 25, but I want to thank him for his fine service to this University and for the wisdom and understanding he has brought to the Administrative Executive Committee and his most recent role as vice-president (research and development). John is a dedicated, principled and kind person whose counsel will be missed at AEC. I thank him for all that he has done for Lakehead University and for the assistance that he has provided me these past three years. A ground-breaking ceremony for the Advanced Technology and Academic Centre will take place next month. This will s1gnal the start of construction and a fundamental change in traffic circulation on campus. As we move to implement the recommendations of a study on vehicular and pedestrian traffic, Lakehead should become a safer and more pedestrian-friendly environment. So, while we continue to face fiscal challenges, the University is moving ahead on many fronts. We expect many more positive events in the months ahead. �Lakehead 3 U N I V ERSI T Y Prostate Cancer Research The Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada has awarded funds to a group of scientists at the Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre and Lakehead University. The aim of the project is to study damages to a subset of genes in cells of the prostate as a potential early detection method. Achieving Convergence Emerging Technologies I Dr. Bob Thayer (Kinesiology) is part of a research team that includes Dr. Sunil Gulavita (Radiation Oncologist), Dr. John Th'ng (Research Scientist), and Dr. Mamdouh Abdel-Malak (Urologist). I \ t Jt\~ Employment Rates Better Than Average The results of the recent University Graduate Employment Rate Survey show that Lakehead University's 1998 graduates have performed better than the provincial average of university graduates in terms of employment. Lakehead placed second in the province in the six-month employment rate for 1998 graduates. The survey measures the employment rate of students employed or looking for work six months after graduation and two years after graduation. It focuses on the employment rate of students employed or looking for work, as opposed to students who are continuing their education or are out of the work force for personal reasons. At six months, 95.9 per cent of Lakehead graduates were employed versus 94.6 per cent for the system overall. At two years, 97.3 per cent of Lakehead graduates were employed. The provincial average for the two-year mark was 97.2 per cent. LUSU President Re-elected Jeremy Salter will serve another year as LUSU president. Joining him on the executive for 2001-02 is Dan Mackie, vice president finance and Jen Keystone, vice president student issues. Eric McGoey will serve as editor of The Argus. "Lakehead University is the first learning institution in North America to adopt IP telephony on such a vast scale." - Terry Mosey, President, Bell Canada (Ontario) On March 20, 2001 , Lakehead University announced an innovative partnership with Nortel Networks and Bell Canada that will see the campus become the site of the largest installation of voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP) telephony in North America and an important regional training centre. The new system builds on Lakehead's existing communications infrastructure, migrating it to an IP-based infrastructure. The new, converged network, including 2,100 IP phones, totally integrates Lakehead's voice and data information into one common network. Users will be able to effectively collaborate on research, work together on projects and talk on the telephone through their computers (software-based PC phone); regardless of whether they're in a laboratory, an office or a dormitory. What does this agreement do for Lakehead? As a partner with Bell and Nortel, Lakehead will be an integral player in the on-going research, training, development and marketing associated with Internet protocol communications technology. As a result, Lakehead University will be at the forefront of communications technology providing its students, faculty and staff with a distinct advantage over those at other institutions. AGORA - May 2001 �Lakehead 4 UNIVERSITY The African Millennium Box Project The Little Donation that Grew and Grew by Nancy Angus, Co-ordinator, Communications and Public Affairs Dr. Douglas Thom, a professor in the Faculty of Education, will remember the year 2000. He applied his leadership ideas to a research and development project of shipping educational and medical goods to schools and hospitals in Ghana, West Africa, and Uganda, East Africa. His "little" project started as a box of books to donate to schools in Uganda. Thom's personal venture to mark the Year 2000 grew from a one box donation to boxes weighing in at a total of 30 tons. His African Millennium Box project sent 1O tons of books, computer equipment, and medical supplies to Tamale, Ghana, and saw 20 tons of the same plus hospital equipment successfully arrive in Kampala, Uganda. People and organizations locally, provincially, nationally and worldwide assisted with the effort which before it was over, involved all of land, air and sea travel via three routes. The origin of the project was in 1996 when Thom, whose teaching areas of expertise include educational administration, leadership, and finance, spoke at a conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. At the conference, a colleague from Uganda asked him if he might be able to help the Ugandan schools. They kept in touch over the years and in November, 1999, Thom put a box outside his Lakehead University office inviting students and faculty to drop off donations of books. "Around that same time, I read a feature article in Newsweek. It was called The Plague Years and reading about the devastation of AIDS and wars on the African people, especially the children, had a profound impact on me," said Thom. "I knew that I could collect books and more. To my surprise, people started calling me. School boards had used computers, hospitals were replacing some of their aging equipment, and many organizations wanted to make sure supplies, equipment, and books found a new life somewhere else. I had also learned that the donated material had to be in working order for Africa so we spent considerable time ensuring the computers and the hospital equipment were operable." Getting the donations was one thing but transporting them proved to be a tale of adventure with risk, serendipity, and some anxious moments. Initially, goods were flown by Air Canada on a route from Thunder Bay to Washington, DC, and then by Ethiopian Airlines across the Atlantic to Uganda. Then, transport companies donated their services to truck goods from Thunder Bay to Toronto. Once in Toronto, goods were prepared for travel on two other routes. Air Canada flew Many people on campus helped Dr. Doug Thom (right) with his Millennium Project including (l-r): Stan Nemec, manager of printing and mail services; Frank Sebesta, supervisor, administrative services/circulation, Chancellor Paterson Library; Dawn O/dford, a graduate student in the Faculty of Education; and Roland Morais, security the Ghanaian donation to Heathrow Airport, UK, where it was taken across the English Channel to the Netherlands and loaded onto a container ship and transported down the west coast of Africa to Ghana. Other goods were loaded on a container ship at the Toronto dockyards and transported up the St. Lawrence River over to the Mediterranean and down the east coast of Africa to Uganda. There were potential roadblocks: getting through customs; airline strikes; airport ston:!ge fees; goods never getting to the children they were intended for; corruption along the route; and international intrigue. Some interesting characters were involved - example, Sintaro. "At one point, part of the project was put into the hands of Sintaro, a Ghanaian based in Australia who routinely works with airport and container ship officials. Sintaro and I kept up an e-mail correspondence. It was challenging for me not to be able to oversee the whole operation -- I had to rely on Sintaro and his crew, " said Dr. Thom, "but once the goods made it to Ghana and his role was completed, this person exited as mysteriously as he had entered the scene." AGORA - May 2001 continued on page 5 �_ Lakehead 5 U N IV ERSITY Box Project continued from page 4 Doug Thom learned a great deal throughout the year 2000. He learned patience and the feeling of frustration that you can never do enough to help others. But he believes that people can make a difference. His team's example of perseverance and staying focused on the goal are qualities that we all can all learn from in this new year, a new century and a new millennium. Editor's Note: Dr. Doug Thom has recently been asked to become involved in a project similar to his African one with respect to helping poor schools in China. To discuss the matter further this month, he is travelling to London, England, where the Dr. Douglas John Thom Collection of Scholarly Works is housed. Many people contributed to The African Millennium Box Project including: Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board, universities, publishers, hospitals and community health units, City of Thunder Bay, Air Canada, Ethiopian Airlines, Courtesy Freight Systems, Erb Transport Limited, the Wing Group, Bowater, Dagbon Network, the Sisters of St. Joseph, the Friends of Makerere, the Uganda Council for Educational Administration, Latif Abdul-Rahman, Jim Arnot, Professor Emeritus David Bates, Justin and Paul BeauParlant, David Belrose, John Bonofiglio, Mary Boyer, Aldina DaRosa, Andrew Douglas, John Gourley, Dr. Jim Haines, Craig Hardy, Becky Hurley, John Hutton, Tania Killian, Dr. Daniel Klassen, Elsie Klassen, Dr. Zeng Lin, Roland Morais, Stan Nemec, Dawn Oldford, Dr. Julia O'Sullivan, Dr. Medhat Rahim, Dr. Fenley Scott, Frank Sebesta, Joan Seeley, Dr. Teresa Socha, Eydie Stewart, Professor Linda Strey, Dr. Bob Sweet, Susan Thom, Wes Thom, Or. Marta Vargas, Professor Dolores Wawia, Sheila Wilson, and members of senior administration of Lakehead University. Research Lakehead is pleased to announce the nomination of the three Canada Research Chairs. NSERC Tier II Canada Research Chair Nominee: Dr. Heidi Schraft The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program was established by the Government of Canada to foster worldclass centres of research excellence in the global, knowledge-based economy. Dr. Schraff received her Dr. med. vet. at the University of Zurich in 1991. She is currently an assistant professor at the University of Guelph in the Department of Food Science. Her work in molecular food biology involves molecular microbiology work aimed at sustaining and improving the safety of our food supply. Her research activities are concentrated primarily in three areas: a) biofilm formation by foodborne microorganisms, b) coldadaptation of Bacillus cereus and other foodborne pathogens and c) molecular techniques for detection, typing and ecological studies of bacteria. Lakehead's nominees will be assessed by a College of Reviewers in Ottawa. If accepted, they will be named Canada Research Chairs and Lakehead University will be granted funds to support their research programs. NSERC Tier I Canada Research Chair Nominee: Dr. Ellie E. Prepas Dr. Prepas received her PhD from the University of Toronto in 1980 and is presently a professor (Limnology) at the University of Alberta in the Department of Biological Sciences. Prepas' research focus is sustainable water management where she brings over 20 years of experience on the Boreal Plain. One of her goals is to extend this research to the Boreal Shield and landscapes to the south in Ontario and Quebec. NSERC Tier II Canada Research Chair Nominee: Dr. Lionel Catalan Dr. Catalan received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterlo o in 1993. Before joining Lakehead University as an assistant professor in November 1999, he acquired five-and-a-half years ofextensive industrial and research experience as a project leader and a scientist with the Noranda Technology Centre in Point-Claire, Quebec. Dr. Catalan's expertise and research interests focus on waste management related to the mining, metallurgical, and petroleum industries and the subsequent environmental impacts created by such industries. AGORA -- May 2001 Letters I want lo congratulate Erik Knutson on his article in the February issue concerning the Maclean's rankings. I am a graduate of three universities, the University of British Columbia, the University of Toronto, and the University of London (England). I taught part-time in the graduate schools of UBC and McGill University and was a full-time faculty member at the University of Saskatchewan and Lakehead University and was also a Fellow at the University of Minnesota in the USA. I can say unequivocally that the Lakehead MA is equal to that of any university I was associated with and that goes for the undergrad program too. -- Hugh McLeod, Prof. Emeritus of Psychology To all friends and colleagues, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the special part each of you played in saying Auf Wiedersehn. Thank you to everyone who took the time to offer warm good wishes. -- Bev Stefureak, Assistant Secretary, Governing Council, U ofT �Lakehead 6 U NI VERSI TY From Canaries to Black-billed Cuckoos A Profile of Biologist Dr. Janice Hughes by Carrie Gibbons How do you raise your child to be a biologist? Although Dr. , Janice Hughes acknowledges that there were many influences that directed her interests to the field of biology, one of the first was her father. "My father was always very much into science. He never told me bedtime stories; he used to teach me about continental drift and about Charles Darwin." Obviously these unconventional childhood tales had an impact, for in September 2000 she joined the faculty at Lakehead University and now works as an assistant professor in the Department of Biology and in the Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment. Hughes studied image arts at Ryerson Polytechnic in Toronto and was self employed as an architectural and industrial photographer when her husband gave her a pet Canary. The little bird changed her life. "I found this Canary so interesting that it dawned on me that maybe I should go back to school." After taking her first university course, Hughes knew she wanted an academic career and finished her undergraduate honours degree in ecology and environmental biology at the University of Toronto in twoand-a-half years. "I skipped my master's degree and applied directly to the PhD program at the University of Toronto." Where do birds come into all of this? Besides the infamous Canary, her interest was encouraged during her undergraduate years and later at the ,.., THE ROM flHD GUIOt TO bird graduate level where her advisor, Dr. J.C. Barlow, was the curator of birds at the Royal Ontario Museum. Hughes completed her doctoral dissertation on the evolution of brood parasitism in New World Cuckoos. (Brood parasitism is the fascinating process whereby an adult Cuckoo lays its egg in the nest of another bird. When the egg hatches, the Cuckoo offspring kills the host chicks and is subsequently raised by the host parent.) Dr. Hughes continued on at the Royal Ontario Museum as an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Associate where, along with field work in Canada and the United States, she did research in the molecular systematics laboratory. One of her many projects was on the phylogenetic classification of the AGORA •• May 2001 Hoatzin which "was considered one of the most vexing problems in avian systematics for 200 years." The Hoatzin had been deemed most closely related to the Cuckoos, but Hughes was not convinced of this position. She examined numerous bird species, very long DNA sequences (5,487 nucleotide base pairs) from both mitochondrial and nuclear genomes, and appropriate models of molecular evolution determined empirically using computer software created for this purpose. She concluded that this rather strange South American bird should not be classified among the Cuckoos or Galliformes (fowllike birds). It was instead most similar to the Turacos, a bird family from subSaharan Africa. Janice Hughes is the author of the Royal Ontario Museum's Guide to the Birds of Ontario published by McClelland and Stewart. She says researching and writing about more than 350 birds was one of the best parts of this project: "We're lucky in Ontario because we're centrally located in the continent and because of the Great Lakes there is a huge diversity of birds here, far more that you would otherwise think'.' In terms of the future direction for her own research at Lakehead, Hughes would like to start a long-term study of the Blackbilled Cuckoo found in this region. 'Whal a lot of people don't know is that there are Cuckoos up here. We really don't know much about it. There are a couple of little papers where someone has observed three or four nests, but nobody has devoted their life to it." The location of Lakehead University will certainly give Janice Hughes the opportunity to do just that. "Being able to have a field population five miles down the road is such a good opportunity. One of the best things that Lakehead has to offer is outside the window -- my Black-bills are out there; the forest is out there." Carrie Gibbons is one of many students taking part in SPARK, a student writing program at Lakehead funded by The Chronicle-Journal �Lakehead 7 U NIVERSI TY Dr. Reino Pulkki Appointed Dean of the Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment Congratulations The following professors will be awarded the title Professor Emeritus/ Professor Emerita at Convocation: Prof. Frederick Anderson Professor Emeritus of Economics Prof. Harry Elmslie After a nation-wide search, Lakehead University has selected Dr. Reino Pulkki to be dean of the Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment. Professor Emeritus of Business Administration Dr. Minoru Hasegawa Professor Emeritus of Computer Science Reino Pulkki is a graduate of Lakehead University (BScF'78) who continued his education at the University of Helsinki (MScF'80, LicScF'82, DrScFor '85) in Finland. Prof. Lillian Hoffman Professor Emerita of Nursing Dr. Claude Johnson A member of the Lakehead faculty since 1987, Pulkki has a distinguished record of service to the University and to the forestry industry. Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering Dr. Brian Phillips Professor Emeritus of Geography He is currently chair of the Canadian Woodlands Forum, Central Branch, a member of the Advisory Committee of the Central Woodlands Magazine, a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Forest Engineering, and a member of the Board of Examiners of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association. \ His awards include the Logging and Sawmilling Journal Award for the best English paper delivered at a Canadian Pulp & Paper Association Woodlands Section Branch Meeting (1997), the W.A.E. Peplar Award for the best paper of the current year on improving the utilization of wood (1989), and the Canadian Institute of Forestry Gold Medal (1978). He has also been named as an honourary foreign member of the Finnish Society of Forest Science, and recently was appointed a visiting professor in forest science (forest engineering) at the University of Stellenbosch, in South Africa. Pulkki sees a number of challenges and opportunities ahead. In a recent presentation at the annual meeting of the Northwestern Ontario Section of the Canadian Institute of Forestry, he spoke about the need to improve public awareness of how sustainable forest management is practised now and how it must be practised in the future. Pulkki would like to see Lakehead make better use of innovative and effective methods for developing student skills and to further develop partnerships to help in the delivery of programs. "Graduate training in forestry is critical to develop the research potential of the country. To be able to have our full impact we must develop a PhD program in forestry," he says. Pulkki succeeds Dr. David Euler who retired from Lakehead University in December. AGORA -- May 2001 Dr. Douglas Rabb Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Dr. Paul Satinder Professor Emeritus of Psychology Dr. Edson Setliff Professor Emeritus of Forestry Dr. Neil Weir Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Dr. John Whitfield Professor Emeritus of Mathematical Sciences Leaders of the Pack For the second consecutive year, Lakehead awarded its highest honour to the same two students athletes. Runner Ria Dienning picked up the title of Female Athlete of the Year, while runner and wrestler Aaron Coutts was awarded the title Male Athlete of the Year. Both varsity athletes are Academic All Canadians -- that is. they maintained an average of 80 per cent while taking part in varsity sports. This year, Lakehead University had 14 Academic All Canadians. �Lakehead 8 U NIVER SI TY Lakehead UNIVERSITY May 2001 Vol. 18, No.4 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828·5225 The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8075 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Farewell Dinner for Dr. John Whitfield Lakehead University will bid farewell to its vice-president (research and development) at a Farewell Dinner in the Faculty Lounge on Friday, May 25, 2001. Whitfield, who joined Lakehead in 1965 as an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics, is retiring on June 30. Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Office of Communications Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada P78 5E1 At the Employee Service Recognition Reception held on April 17, Lakehead President Dr. Fred Gilbert made the following remarks: Publications Mail Agreement Number 1497073 "John Whitfield's career has been a long and distinguished one. He was promoted to the rank of associate professor in 1970 and full professor in 1982. He served as dean of the Faculty of Arts & Science from 1986 to 1990 when he became acting vice-president (academic) until 1991. He accepted the position of vice-president (academic) on a full-time basis in 1991, and held that office until his appointment as acting president for the period 19971998. John then accepted the new and challenging position of vice-president (research and development) where he has worked diligently promoting Lakehead University within Photography: Peter Puna the corporate sector. "Over the years John has been involved in many community activities and has served on numerous professional boards and committees, the most recent and widely recognized being that of co-chair of the NORMS Liaison Committee promoting the development of a medical school in the north. John's tireless dedication to such efforts are a testament to his commitment, not only to Lakehead, but to the . community as a whole.... We wish John all the best for a long, happy and healthy retirement." For Tickets to the Farewell Dinner contact Linda Phillips (807) 343-8200. AGORA -- May 2001 Printing: Lakehead Print Shop Deadline for submissions for the next issue is June 1, 2001 � 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/. 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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 2001-05 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Convocation 2001 Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/78d58857c0a3ad9f0a7d8c241940dea3.pdf b271c7fc08139e7cdbd3fc35f2860420 PDF Text Text Lakehead UNIVERSITY A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSllY STAFF & FACULlY Convocation 2000 Lakehead University will mark its 36th Convocation on Saturday, May 27, 2000 by presenting honorary degrees to two distinguished Canadians. Singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie will be presented with an Honorary Doctor of Letters and she will address the graduands during the morning convocation ceremony which begins at 9 a.m. Architect Douglas J. Cardinal will be presented with an Honorary Doctor of Engineering and he will speak during the afternoon ceremony which begins at 2:30 p.m. Preston Reid (Jerry) Cook, a well-known local businessperson and community activist, will be given the title of Fellow of Lakehead University during the afternoon ceremony, while Margaret Page, a Professor Emerita of Nursing, will receive the distinguished Alumni Honour Award in the morning. The Office of the Registrar is expecting between 1,500 and 1,600 students to graduate this year. Buffy Sainte-Marie As usual, the graduands, family and friends are invited to attend the Convocation Eve reception hosted by the Alumni Association in the Faculty Lounge on Friday and to enjoy a luncheon on Saturday in the main cafeteria. See Pages 4-5 for biographies of the Convocation guests REAL WRESTLING Douglas J. Cardinal The Senior National Wrestling Championships were held at Lakehead University May 4-10, 2000 featuring women's nationals and men's freestyle and greco-roman nationals MAY 2000 �AGORA From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F Gilbert 'G.. -r' ~~. .... C"i: ' Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert President Appointees to the Lakehead University Foundation The following people have been appointed by the LieutenantGovernor-in-Council to serve on the Board of Directors of the Lakehead University Foundation for a three-year term: Gaye Emery, formerly President of Advantis Canada (a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBM); Peter J. Prior, Vice President, Operations - Client Interface, Nesbitt Burns; Patricia Meredith, formerly a senior executive with CIBC Corporate Strategy Group; John Richardson, Senior Executive Vice President, Manulife Financial; and D. John Valley, Managing Director, The Chase Manhattan Bank of Canada What makes a good university great? It is important to answer this as it represents Lakehead's quest. It is not as simple as saying the people even though, ultimately, it is the faculty, staff and students who define a university's greatness. It is an attitude, a commitment, a striving to be the best, to excel, thus creating an environment that nurtures and sustains the best in individuals. Without such incentive, there is a lassitude, a disinclination and, in reality, a constraint that prevents forward movement. Lakehead's past is Lakehead's past; its present and its future are where we are now and where we are headed. If all we do is attempt to recreate the past, the present becomes an effort to maintain the status quo, and the promise of the future is bypassed. There are those at Lakehead who have striven for greatness and have had success, and we salute their achievements. But the future of higher education demands that we all find the mechanisms that will position us to succeed in a competitive realm where only the best institutions will be able to retain and recruit the best students, faculty, staff or administrators. It is not a function of money although money certainly helps -- it is a willingness to compete and grow, to consider new ideas, to assist others in the common goals to succeed, and to have both compassion for others and a passion for Lakehead. There are many here who understand these dynamics, seek them and are prepared to foster and build the capacity for greatness. There are doubters within and without the institution and some utterly opposed to the principles I have articulated here. As a consensus builder and someone who has championed the causes of collegiality and shared decision-making, it has been a challenge to apply these principles at Lakehead. I could have been and it was suspected that I was a "slash and burn" type of president. It mattered not that I have consistently stated that the president must be a facilitator, a consensus builder, the flash point for action and change, but not normally the sole point of decision-making. As an example, I have indicated in Senate that the new academic structure I would have proposed would have been a radical departure from that proposed by the faculty committee and the current structure. Lakehead has the potential to be a great university. But to become one, it must be willing to see itself from the viewpoint of the external community. It must recognize that some things need to change if we are to be successful or perhaps even survive. We must overcome the tendency by some to view negatively every positive move forward, and any lingering attitude that everything is fine as it is. Those who want this university to be great must assert their influence in Senate and on its committees. The academic decisions that will drive the institution to greatness will be made there as, unfortunately, will the decisions that could blunt any initia,tives to move us forward. Senate will determine ultimately whether the will exists to change Lakehead University and position it as an institution of choice. The time frame for action is limited. My farewell comments to my colleagues at Colorado State University (CSU) expressed this, and I offer some of them here for your consideration as all universities are truly faced with similar challenges. continued on page 3 Lakehead University - Agora - May 2000 2 �AGORA President continued from page 2 ''There are difficult times ahead for most institutions of higher education as the marketplace becomes more competitive and the traditional sources of funding continue to shrink. CSU is well positioned to capitalise on the opportunities that such circumstances provide if it is prepared to acknowledge that part of the equation of success is a willingness to embrace change and. innovation. The institutions which thrive will be those that embrace a commitment to the undergraduate student in particular and in all the forms from traditional to placebound that will be represented in the student body. CSU, as a land grant university, has an inherent advantage in this competitive environment by virtue of its mission. Effective outreach builds the constituencies that will be essential to sustain the institution. Not all universities will be successful or sustainable. As an example, Lakehead faces the same difficult choices that face CSU. Faculty, staff and administration must be ready to determine direction, priorities and opportunities to build on strengths that provide a competitive advantage." As I write this, Lakehead is a few days away from a crucial Senate meeting that will be a measure of the capacity to embrace new approaches. This article will be read after that meeting. I can only hope that there was a willingness to try a new paradigm of form that would define and influence our future, or at the very least a willingness to continue the discussion to achieve a consensus on a new structure in the near future. Editor's Note The Agora will feature Staff and Faculty Retirees Dr. Lorne G. Everett to become Chancellor Lakehead University has chosen an internationally renowned scientist and one of its own graduates to be the next chancellor. Dr. Lorne Everett is chief research hydrologist and senior vice-president for ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller, Inc., the largest consulting engineering firm in Europe. He will become Lakehead's sixth chancellor, effective July 1, 2000, replacing The Very Rev. The Hon. Lois M. Wilson who has served as chancellor for 10 years. Everett was elected in 1995 to the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, a prestigious honour that has been bestowed on only eight non-Russian nationals. In 1997, he received the Ivan A. Johnston Award from ASTM for Outstanding Contributions to hydrogeology and, in 1999, he received the Kapitsa Gold Medal -- the highest award given by the Russian Academy for original contributions to science. This yea,; he was appointed to the Permanent Pollution Panel by the 70,000-member World Federation of Scientists. "Lakehead University opened up doors for me around the world," said Everett. "Perhaps in some small way, my visibility can now open a few doors for Lakehead." Everett is a biology graduate from the class of '68 who completed a master's degree and a PhD in hydrology from the University of Arizona. Today he is an internationally recognized expert on hazardous waste and groundwater monitoring. He has conducted turnkey monitoring programs at numerous solid waste landfills and hazardous waste disposal sites. His innovative technologies have been patented and his expertise sought by numerous organizations around the world. SPORTS WALL OF FAME INDUCTEES This year's inductees to Lakehead University's Sports Wall of Fame are Peter Dika (builder); Terry Paice (athlete, wrestling); John Zanatta, posthumously (athlete, basketball); and the 1969no Men's Basketball Team comprised of Renato Savioli, Wayne Chuchmuch, Ken Traynor, Brain Nieminen, Charlie Tallack, Dale Olsen, Richard Earl, Robert Jackson, Jerry Hemmings, Joe Parks, Brian Smith, Shelton Bellamy, Louis Vaughn, and Coach George Birger. The Lakehead University Sports Wall of Fame honours those who have made outstanding contributions to athletics at Lakehead. Each year, two athletes, a builder and a team may be inducted. The 5th annual Sports Wall of Fame dinner takes place Saturday, June 10 at the Victoria Inn. T ickets ($35 or $65 with a tax receipt for $30) are available at the Athletics Office, C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse, and must be purchased by June 2. For more information, call Sharon Kozak at 345-2290. in the June issue Lakehead University - Agora - May 2000 3 �AGORA Douglas J. Cardinal Architect Douglas J. Cardinal is an Ottawa-based architect who has gained national and international recognition for his signature designs in Canada and the United States. Born in Calgary, Alberta, in 1934, Cardinal completed a Bachelor of Architecture (Honors) degree at the University ofTexas in 1963 and began practising architecture a year later in Edmonton. In 1976, he incorporated under the name of Douglas J. Cardinal Architect Limited, and has since taken on projects of a diverse nature -- from individual houses to institutional and government projects to 25-year community development plans. Cardinal's distinctive designs are demonstrated in projects such as his award-winning St. Mary's Church in Red Deer; the Grande Prairie Regional College; the Ponoka Provincial Building; St. Albert Place; the Edmonton Space Sciences Centre; and the Canadian Museum of Civilization, a facility to display and house our national treasures. The firm's work also includes the Kahnawake Tourist Village for the Kahnawake Mohawks in Montreal; the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College in Regina, Saskatchewan; a major hotel complex and Children and Elders' Center for the Oneida Indian Nation of New York near Syracuse, New York; and the master plan for the Cree village of Ouje-Bougoumou, Quebec, which earned a United Nation's Award for sustainable development. In 1993, the firm was awarded the design commission for the National Museum of the American Indian on the last remaining site on the Mall in Washington, D.C. Cardinal's firm was a pioneer and world leader in the use of computers in the profession and the business of architecture and has constantly kept up with technological advancements in this field. Douglas Cardinal is an Officer of the Order of Canada and has received honorary degrees from Carleton University, Trent University, University of Lethbridge, University of Windsor, University of Calgary, and the Massachusetts School of Art. In 1995, he received a National Aboriginal Achievement Award. He is a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and, in 1999, was awarded the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal, the highest award the profession of architecture in Canada bestows. Buffy Sainte-Marie Artist, Teacher, Singer and Songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie is known not only as an Academy Award-winning songwriter ("Up Where We Belong" from the movie An Officer and a Gentleman), but also for her innovative work in cross-cultural education using computers in the classroom. Sainte-Marie was born at the Piapot (Cree) Reserve in Saskatchewan and raised in Maine and Massachusetts. She earned a degree in Oriental Philosophy, a teacher's degree, and a PhD in Fine Arts, all from the University of Massachusetts. Her songs "Until It's Time for You to Go," recorded by Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand , and hundreds of other international artists, and "Universal Soldier," the anthem of the '60s peace movement, brought fame and the fortune to found her Nihewan Foundation for American Indian Education. A teacher before she ever started singing, Buffy Sainte-Marie has continually used her talents in art, music and cutting edge technology to educate both on stage and in the classroom. For five years in the '?Os, Sainte-Marie was a regular on Sesame Street, letting little kids and their caretakers know that "Indians exist." She raised her son and toured internationally throughout the '80s to Aboriginal communities as well as major cities. In Lakehead University - Agora - May 2000 4 Paris, she was named "Best International Artist of 1993" and in 1995, was inducted into the Juno Hall of Fame, Canada's equivalent of the Grammies. In 1998, she was presented with the Louis T. Delgado Award as Native American Philanthropist of the Year for her work in The Cradleboard Teaching Project, a cutting edge initiative to raise self esteem in all children through cross-cultural exchange with kids on the reservations, using classroom computers and accurate core curriculum. Sainte-Marie operates out of Hawaii and commutes to North America several times a year to teach digital art and music as Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts at Saskatchewan Indian Federated College in Regina. She also travels to York University in Toronto where she serves as an Adjunct Professor; and to the Evergreen State College in Washington State where she taught electronic music, digital art and Native American studies as an Evans Chair Scholar. Buffy Sainte-Marie was named an Officer of the Order of Canada and is the recipient of the American Indian College Fund's Lifetime Achievement Award. Convocation Eve Friday, May 26 7p.m. in the Faculty Lounge to welcome the Class of 2000 Staff, Faculty, Students, Alumni and Friends are Welcome For information call 343-8155 �AGORA his friend Bob Andras. Robert K. Andras ran successfully as a Liberal candidate representing the Port Arthur Riding in the 1965 federal election and then succeeded -- with Cook's help -- in winning every subsequent election up until his retirement from politics in 1980. Preston Reid (Jerry) Cook Executive, Political Organizer and Community Leader Preston Reid (Jerry) Cook has helped to shape the economic, political and social fabric of Northwestern Ontario through his energetic work as a businessperson, political party organizer and community leader. Born in Fort William, Ontario in 1923, Cook received his early training in Port Arthur elementary and secondary schools before going on to Queen's University where he completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1943. He joined the army and saw active service during World War II. Then, in 1947, he married Barbara Marie Bain and they had two children: a son Grigor who went on to become a professional engineer and a daughter Gail who completed a PhD in economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For 35 years, Jerry Cook was active in the construction industry, working his way up through the ranks to become president of Barnett-McQueen, a company that provided heavy construction services to the grain and mining industries in Canada and the United States. Cook himself retired in 1987, but continues to work as a consultant and to serve as past chair of St. Joseph's Foundation, director of Thunder Bay International Airports Authority Inc., and president of Thunder Bay Condominium No. 5. Throughout his life, Jerry Cook has taken a leadership role in many different businesses and community organizations. His impressive list of accomplishments include serving as director of Centra Gas Ontario Inc; president of the Lakehead Chamber of Commerce; chair of the Thunder Bay Library Board; commissioner of the National Capital Commission; commissioner of the Thunder Bay Harbour Commission; chair of the 1981 Canada Summer Games; chair of St. Joseph's General Hospital; the first chair of St. Joseph's Heritage; a member of the Board of Confederation College; vice chair of Let's Talk Thunder Bay; a member of the Thunder Bay Branch of St. John Ambulance; chair of the Board of Management of St. John's Anglican Church in Thunder Bay, and honorary colonel with the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment. From 1981-87, he served as general manager and CEO of the Thunder Bay Harbour Commission during which time he witnessed six of the busiest years of Thunder Bay's international port. His lifelong involvement and interest in politics began in the mid-1960s when he volunteered to be campaign manager for Margaret Page Public Health Educator and Professor Emerita of Nursing Lakehead University - Agora - May 2000 5 Margaret Page has touched the lives of many as teacher, nurse, and mentor with her knowledge and humanitarian approach to life. In 1945, Margaret accepted the position of District Nurse with the Ontario Society for Crippled Children in which capacity she travelled extensively throughout northern Ontario. This role exposed her to the vast expanse of the province as well as to the health care needs beyond the urban centres of Southern Ontario. Margaret's marriage to Trevor Page, professor of geology at the Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology, led to Margaret's attachment to Lakehead. Margaret completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Lakehead, complementing her Certificate of Public Health Nursing from the University of Western Ontario, and her Diploma of Advanced Public Health Nursing from the University of Toronto. She went on to complete a Master of Public Health Nursing from the University of North Carolina in 1970. In 1973, she joined Lakehead University as assistant professor in the School of Nursing. She was chair of the School of Nursing from 1974-77, received her full professorship in 1977, and served as director from 1977-80. ' Margaret worked tirelessly on many university committees and played a significant role in the evolution of Lakehead's School of Nursing. Upon her retirement in 1984, Lakehead University awarded her the title, Professor Emerita of Nursing. During her tenure at Lakehead, Margaret incorporated her love of adventure with her interest in public health. The result was two terms as Principal at the University of Malawi's Kamuzu College of Nursing in Africa between 1980 and 1985. There she was instrumental in the design and evaluation of nursing education. From 1989 to 1990, Margaret worked with the Canadian International Development Agency on a project with McMaster University which took her to Karachi, Pakistan. In 1998, she was named an Officer of the Order of Canada. �AGORA Campus Notes Nova Lawson appointed to Early Years Task Group Co-ordinator of Aboriginal Initiatives Nova Lawson has been appointed to the Early Years Task Group by the provincial Minister Responsible for Children, The Hon. Margaret Marland. The Early Years Task Group is an advisory body formed to oversee the creation of a province-wide Early Years program. The 10-member Task Group, chaired by Philip Donne, President of Kellogg Canada, will advise the government on key elements and standards for a successful provin·cewide early child development program. The Task Group will deliver a final report to Marland by April 2001. Lawson will assist the group with developing the framework to guide the action of communities and all sectors to achieve the goal of extending early development opportunities to every child in Ontario. "I hope to make a valuable contribution to the overall project and bring forth perspectives from northern and Aboriginal communities," she says. One of her responsibilities will be to identify barriers to early learning and childhood progress of northern children. It's been a gratifying year for Dr. lnderjit Nirdosh (right) and the Student Chapter of the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering. Dr. Nirdosh has been elected to the Fellowship of The Chemical Institute of Canada, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the profession of chemical engineering. The Student Chapter has been awarded this year's Student Chapters' Merit Award by the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering - its third Merit Award in the past five years. In addition to their regular activities, the Student Chapter organized a highly successful national CSChE Student Conference in March which earned kudos from Dr. Paul Amyotte, CSChE past president: "I heard that Lakehead has the smallest chemical engineering department in the country. That may be true, but from what I have seen, there are many lessons to be learned from our 'smallest department' - things like leadership, responsibility, and commitment." Annual Report earns Bronze Award Lakehead's first Annual Report earned a place in the winner's circle in this year's national awards competition of the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE). CCAE members represent more than 170 post-secondary institutions in Canada.The judges liked the fact that Lakehead secured sponsorships to help offset production costs. Sponsors for the 199899 Annual Report were The Alumni Association of Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Travel Limited , Aramark, Cargill, Royal Bank Financial Group, and Campus Worklink:NGR. Dr. Walter Epp Appointed Instructional Development Advisor Dr. Walter Epp (Faculty of Education) has been serving as Lakehead's instructional development advisor since January 1, 2000, replacing Dr. Ken Brown (Forestry and the Forest Environment) who was instructional development advisor for the past 10 years. Epp's mandate includes: identifying and enhancing good instructional practice and facilitating discourse around effective teaching; identifying and enhancing cross-curricular instruction and research opportunities; and identifying and promoting successful campus- wide teaching initiatives. "It's exciting to be involved in an area which is so central to the mission of the University," says Epp. Future events will include panel discussions with Distinguished Instructors describing their approaches to classroom teaching. Lakehead University - Agora - May 2000 6 �AGORA Profile Dr. Azim Mallik recipient of the 1999 Distinguished Researcher Award by Nadine Lessard Dr. Azim Mallik began his scientific career 26 years ago as a lecturer in the Department of Botany at the University of Chittagong in Bangladesh. Since completing his PhD in Botany at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland in 1983, he has developed his knowledge in the field of plant ecology with increasing concentration on chemical interactions between competing plants, a specialty known as allelopathy. Mallik's expertise and personal enthusiasm towards his research has led him to various positions in Canada with the University of New Brunswick, the Canadian Forestry Service-Newfoundland Forestry Centre, and The University of Western Ontario. . In 1989, he came to Lakehead University to teach in the Department of Biology and has since advanced to the position of full professor. Throughout his career, Azim Mallik has managed to supervise several postgraduate students, saying he "loves creating new knowledge for his students as well as learning from them." "The more you study the more you find." Mallik's commitment to scientific research has enabled him to travel all over the world. His energy and positive attitude has led him to establish collaborations with scientists from many countries, including South Korea, China, Japan, Spain, Scotland, Sweden, France and Italy. He is regularly invited to speak at international conferences to communicate his findings and he has an impressive list of publications. Although Mallik's commitment to teaching and research takes up a lot of his time, he still manages to find time for the other things he loves: his wife Mary and son Adiel, gardening, swimming, and relaxing with a good book or in the company of friends. Last August, Mallik chaired the Second World Congress on Allelopathy -- an international conference held at Lakehead University attended by 200 people from 34 countries. ". . .. ...,._.., ·~ .... ""! -~~ - ~ ~ > ....... ~ "Lakehead University, with its natural setting, has provided me with the opportunity to study the dynamics ofboreal forests after clearcutting and fire. The analytical facilities ofthe University labs and opportunities to involve graduate students in my research program have enhanced my ability to better understand the successional complexity of natural ecosystems following disturbance. We need to learn more, and modify the land management practices in the light of new knowledge for a sustainable future." - Dr. Azim Mallik Through his work abroad, he has promoted Lakehead University and continues to represent the University with distinction. Coming Up: Nadine Lessard is one of several Lakehead students participating in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. A Profile on Dr. Ken Brown Recipient of the 1999 Distinguished Instructor Award Lakehead University - Agora - May 2000 7 �AGORA LAKEHEAD AWARDED 7 NEW RESEARCH CHAIRS to attract and retain the best researchers possible. This Program will support our efforts to do so in a competitive market." Lakehead Uf}iversity will see an injection of nearly $8. 4 million over the next seven years to foster research excellence and to enhance its role as a world-class centre of research excellence in the global, knowledge-based economy. For more information, refer to the CF/ Web site (http://www.innovation.ca). Under the federal governmenfs Canada Research Chairs Program, seven Research Chairs will be established at Lakehead, two of which may be in place by September 2000. There will be two types of Chairs under the Canada Research Chairs Program: Seven-year renewable Tier I Chairs will attract current research stars, that is, experienced individuals acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their research fields. Five-year Tier II Chairs, renewable once, will attract future research stars, meaning those acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead their research fields. Lakehead University has been awarded three Tier I Chairs and four Tier II Chairs. For each Tier I Chair, Lakehead will receive $200,000 per year in financial support for seven years. For each Tier II Chair, Lakehead will receive $100,000 per year in financial support for five years. In addition, there will be support available from the Canada Foundation for Innovation which, when matched, will provide about $2.2 million. The seven new Research Chairs will be in priority areas identified by Lakehead University and will be filled by individuals who meet the program's rigorous criteria of excellence. "Lakehead University commends the federal government for recognizing that Canada must be 'capable ofcreating nextgeneration ideas and putting them to work to generate jobs, growth, wealth and improved quality of life'," says Dr. John Whitfield, vice-president (research and development). 'To do this it is essential Lakehead UNIVERSITY May 2000 Vol. 17, No. 5 Mark your Calendars ... The 12th Annual Maintenance Choice Golf Classic June 23, 2000 Emerald Greens Golf Course 12:30 p.m. Tee Off THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828-5225 The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road $40.00 until June 19, Cheques payable to Brian Baraskewich or Wayne Hainrich at the Physical Plant Maintenance Building. Shuttle van to golf course and return to Lakehead, also ride home if necessary (last van 10:30 p.m.) Entry fee Includes green fees, steak supper, prizes, and FUN. Supper is at the Faculty Lounge. 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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 2000-05 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Chancellor Lorne Everett Dr. Lorne G. Everett Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/bf58a0318c6d8d1c0df73c7a8959577f.pdf 916c5382e46ef820725f386524146b10 PDF Text Text A NEWSLETTER fOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & f ACULTY CONVOCATION '99 Lakehead University will mark its 35th Convocation on Saturday, May 29, 1999 by celebrating the achievements of three people with ties to Northwestern Ontario. Rev. John J. Pungente, a Jesuit priest and an authority on media literacy, will receive the only honorary degree being awarded this year. He will address the morning Convocation which begins at 9 a.m. Vic Prokopchuk, an entrepreneur and a consultant in the field of telecommunications engineering, will be awarded the title Fellow of the University. He will address the afternoon Convocation which begins at 2:30 p.m. Rev. John J. Pungente, S.J. Vic Prokopchuk Inside Dr. Mark Howe appointed Dean of Graduate Studies and Research ... 3 ATOP Announcement ... 4 Dr. Julia O'Sullivan appointed Dean of Education ...8 1999 Retirees ... 9 The Office of the Registrar is expecting approximately 1000 students to graduate this year. The Alumni Association of Lakehead University cordially invites you to attend Convocation Eve As usual, the graduands and their family and friends are invited to a luncheon on campus at noon on Saturday where they will have an opportunity to meet the faculty, staff and Convocation guests. Friday, May 28, 1999 7:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge to welcome the Class of '99 The Alumni Honour Award Recipient Diane Schoemperlen will give a reading from her recent work, "Forms of Devotion" Staff, Faculty, Students, Alumni and Friends are Welcome. For information ca/1343-8155 Diane Schoemperlen, author and recipient of the 1998 Governor General's Award for Fiction, will receive the Alumni Honour Award. Diane Schoemperlen More on Convocation on page 6. -- Frances Harding �- - - -- - - -- -- - - - - - - 1 ~; • • • - • + - - f - -- -- - - -- - - -- - - - - Agora May, 1999 Vol. 16, No. 5 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828-5225 From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Deadline for submissions for the next issue is June 1, 1999. Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications Officer: Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant: Jennifer Willianen Photography: Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Lakehead University Print Shop Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Agora, Office of Communications Lakehead University. 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada PlB 5E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 1497073 Find out more about Lakehead University on our website: www.lakeheadu.ca Click on "New and Events" Lakehead UNIVERSITY The provincial budget has been announced and was quickly followed by the election date of June 3. Thus, much of what follows may not materialize unless the Tories are re-elected. With that caveat, these are the elements that will affect Lakehead directly, or indirectly. The most significant commitment to higher education is the $742 million in the Super Build Growth Fund directed to colleges and universities over the next 5 years. Of this total, $660 million will go to new construction, $62.5 million to renewal, and $19.4 million to completion of ongoing projects. We have seen the consequence of the renewal increase already, as our facilities renewal funding for this fiscal year has tripled to almost $1 million from the $330,000 we are usually allocated. This will allow us to pursue more of the priority deferred maintenance and renewal issues on campus. The University has submitted two major projects for the new capital monies and did so last December. These include an Advanced Technology Centre to house CTRC, computer labs, smart classrooms, faculty multi-media and distance education development facilities, GIS, and Part-Time Studies, as well as a major modification of the Bora Laskin Building. We are exploring, in addition, the possibility of a joint initiative with the College, the Regional Hospital, and the Cancer Centre, that would provide a medical research facility in conjunction with the new acute care hospital. Lakehead University- May, 1999 2 The ATOP Program has been expanded by $62 million to fund all the student spaces applied for last November. This will not have a direct impact on Lakehead but will have a significant indirect impact as the 6,000 additional spaces will increase the provincial competition for students. There will be an "Aiming for the Top" Scholarships' Program that each year will fund 2,500 graduating high school students beginning next spring at up to $3,500/ year for up to 4 years. These will go to the top graduating students as they will be based on merit coupled with demonstrated need. The provincial government also has harmonized the OSAP loan program with the Federal Student Loan Program. This will facilitate access to monies for student loans and, in conjunction with the Canadian Millennium Scholarships Program which will be based primarily on need and secondarily on merit, provide additional fiscal support for needy students. A Strategic Skills Development Fund of $100 million one-time funding over 5 years and controlled by the Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism, will target support in areas defined as strategic by the government. The establishment of the Ontario Innovation Trust ($250 million) will provide research infrastructure funding for hospitals, universities and colleges and will be used as well to match CFI funded projects. This, too, is one-time funding. �----------------- S-•■ ;iiZ- President continued from page 2 As planned in the university's 1999/2000 budget, the government has confirmed a 1% increase in base funding, but there was no other mention of additions to base funding to deal with corridor, quality, or double cohort issues. In summary, student support and capital funding were the two major higher education components in the provincial budget. I am optimistic that our capital project proposals will be favourably reviewed even though the budget document only mentioned four southern Ontario projects. Furthermore, such a massive investment in physical infrastructure suggests the government is aware of the need to provide the spaces for the increased numbers of students expe·cted in the system within the next few years. Thus, this investment likely is a presage of future operating grant adjustments. Stu Julius Leaving Lakehead Lakehead is losing a basketball coach who has consistently pushed the Lady Nor'westers into the "Top-1 O" ranking of the Canadian lnteruniversity Athletic Association. Dr. Mark L. Howe Appointed Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Lakehead's new Dean of Graduate Studies and Research believes that graduate students are the lifeblood of a university and he is committed to enhancing their opportunities here in Thunder Bay. Dr. Mark L. Howe says Lakehead is a progressive institution, uniquely positioned to benefit from the Government of Ontario's new funding initiatives and "exactly the right size for effective change." Howe has spent the past 15 years conducting research and teaching psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. As a professor in the Faculty of Science, he has concentrated his research in the area of memory and cognitive development, and on many occasions, has served as an expert witness in the law courts both for the crown and the defence. In 1996, he and his wife Dr. Julia O'Sullivan established the Centre for the Application of Developmental Science -- an organization designed to make research in the arts, social sciences, health, medicine and engineering more widely available to the public. As Co-Director, he has worked with researchers in all disciplines as well as industry representatives and members of the community. Stu Julius, a Lakehead University graduate (HBPHE'77, BEd'78), has been on staff for 18 years and i.At:IBt.\j) currently holds two positions: coach of the women's basketball team and coordinator of athletics. At a media conference on May 10, he announced that he had accepted a coaching position at Wilfrid Laurier University and will be leaving Thunder Bay in early August. Born and raised in London, Ontario, Howe completed all of his graduate and undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario, finishing up with a PhD in Experimental/Cognitive Psychology in 1982. In 1998, Howe became a Fellow of the American Psychological Society. In 1992, he was presented with the President's Award for Outstanding Research from Memorial University. He and his wife Julia -- who has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Education at Lakehead -- met in graduate school and they have two boys: Galen and Reilly. While Julius says the Laurier team has not been nearly as competitive as Lakehead's (they have won only two games in the last two years), he says that he based his decision on a belief that Laurier has made "a major commitment to women's basketball" and he wants to go forward with them. Howe will take up his position on August 1, 1999. He replaces Dr. Connie Nelson, who has held the position since 1989. Nelson will begin a decanal leave on July 1, 1999, during which time she plans to continue her own research in sustainable community development. "Over these 10 years," says Nelson, "I have very much enjoyed working with my colleagues to enhance research and strengthen our graduate programs at Lakehead University." Nevertheless, he says, "I'll always be a Nor'Wester... Lakehead University has been an outstanding institution and I'm looking forward to coming back here to compete." Lakehead University -- May, 1999 3 �----------------;w■•■ •;-1------------------ Ahead of the Pack A TOP initiative enables Lakehead to position itself in the forefront of Canadian universities by Frances Harding Lakehead University is ahead of most other universities in Canada when it comes to computing power. Way ahead. The shift has come about with the delivery of the Cray-Origin 2000, a super computer manufactured by Silicon Graphics (SGI) which, according to company president David J. Wharry, "is the most powerful super computer at any university in Ontario" and one of 500 in the world. The "Cray" arrived in April packed in wooden crates the size of ice-fishing huts. It was acquired with the help of the Access to Opportunities Program, a $150-million initiative of the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training designed to increase the number of university spaces in "high tech" fields such as engineering, computer science, and other high demand technology programs. CTRC Director Bob Angell: Lakehead has shown great leadership in the area of technology, innovation and high performance computing with the recent purchase of the Cray-Origin 2000 "super" computer The "ATOP" program has enabled Lakehead to partner with three giants in the computer industry: IBM, Sun Microsystems of Canada Inc. and SGI and to secure $5-million in grants, donations and matching contributions. It strategically initiated the introduction of the newly approved Software Engineering Program wh ich will commence in September 1999 and is projected to accommodate 130 "ATOP" eligible students. Added to the projected 35 additional electrical engineering students, this enables the Faculty of Engineering to potentially contribute a total of 165 students toward the required 225. In return, Lakehead has promised to increase enrolment in its engineering and computer science programs by approximately 225 undergraduate students over the next three years. Lakehead's Faculty of Engineering anticipated the move toward targeted funding, a full year ahead of the Ontario Government's announcement of the ATOP program. In addition to the "Cray," Lakehead has secured a contribution from IBM in the form of 32 lntellistation MPro high end work stations, 40 PC300 GL personal computers, and a VisualAge software package consisting of leading edge development tools that will provide "open" solutions through object oriented technology. From Sun Microsystems of.Canada Inc. , Lakehead has received 84 Sun TM Ultra™ 1O work stations and 2 Sun Enterprise™ 4500 servers running the Solaris™ operating environment. The driving force behind the move toward enhancing the University's computing capabilities has been Lakehead President Fred Gilbert. "We are now in an unprecedented position to offer the kind of computer technology usually only offered at the larger universities," he says, "These are truly exciting times for Lakehead." ATOP partners (l-r) - Brian Semkowski, Vice-President, Sun Canada ISO; John Kutchy, General Manager, Education Industry, Canada, IBM; Dr. Fred Gilbert, President of Lakehead University; David Trick, Assistant Deputy Minister, Post-secondary Education Division, Ministry of Education and Training; and David J. Wharry, President of SGI The fact that LUSU endorsed the University's suggestion to levy a $50 Technology Fee (on top of the existing Student Activity Fee of $338) to improve student access to basic computer Lakehead University- May, 1999 4 �-.siirii•■.wz-1---------------Ahead of the Pack continued from page 4 First in Ontario service, including 24-hour access for students, is a testament to the seriousness of the need being expressed by many on campus and the commitment of all parties to address the issue. It's not just students who will benefit from the enhanced technology. Researchers across disciplines will be able to access integrated, high-performance computing for applications in science, engineering, computer science, mathematics, visual arts, and other areas. The new technology will also provide visualization capabilities for 3D imaging applications such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), bioengineering and computer-aided design (CAD) and molecular modelling. Dr. Minoru Hasegawa, chair of the ·Department of Computer Science, says that although there will be a learning curve for faculty and staff in getting used to working with the "Cray," he is confident it will be an asset, particularly for the students. Dr. Henri T. Saliba, dean of the Faculty of Engineering, says the additional computational capability will provide Lakehead researchers with the means to investigate more challenging engineering issues than was ever possible before. "It will help raise the Faculty's research profile to new heights, and attract and keep high quality faculty in some of the critical engineering areas," he says. "As for our electrical and software engineering students, they will have the added advantage of gaining direct access to over 40 new IBM computers for the purpose of hands-on hardware training." According to Saliba, the Faculty of Engineering in partnership with Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. and Fluke Electronics Canada Inc. is upgrading its electrical and software engineering laboratory facilities. The over $1-million worth of equipment and teaching tools which will be provided by Fluke and HewlettPackard will put Lakehead's laboratory facilities at the forefront of technology. The details of these partnerships and upgrades will be announced on the date of the material's arrival on campus this summer. What is behind this trend for government to support educational initiatives in the high tech sector? Changing global markets and a significantly altered global economy have led to critical shortages in the high tech areas of engineering and computer science, says Gilbert. A recent survey conducted by the Information Technology Association of Canada, found that Canada's high-tech industry is expected to generate at least 30,000 jobs over the next two years. As a result, there will be an even stronger demand for graduates in the high technology areas of engineering and computer science. Marianne Ariganello, a second-year chemical engineering student and the recipient of no fewer than eight entrance scholarships, received the first Ontario region university entrance level scholarship to be given out by the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation. The Foundation is a national non-profit organization established by Canada's engineering community in memory of the 14 women who tragically lost their lives at the Ecole Polytechnic massacre in 1989. In 1990, it established a national program of awards and incentives to encourage young women to choose careers in engineering, and to help educate young people about engineering. The presentation was made by Shirley Matile, vicepresident of the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation (right) during the media conference to announce Lakehead's ATOP initiatives. "While there is an increasingly strong demand for graduates in the high-technology areas of computer science and engineering, graduates of all disciplines are expected to be competent users of technology," says Gilbert. "Our powerful new technological acquisitions will position Lakehead at the forefront of universities with the capacity to respond to the demands of our rapidly changing society." Not since the 1960s has such a huge investment in universities been necessary to deal with the expected growth in demand in order to help position Ontario as an economic powerhouse and leader in higher education in Canada. Any way you look at it, Lakehead is ahead of the pack and well positioned to prepare its students for the next millennium. And you thought the wooden packing crates were impressive! Lakehead University- May, 1999 5 �----------------'-.;a■,■ wi . - 1 - -- - -- - - - - - - - - -- - CONVOCATION '99 Rev. John J. Pungente, S.J. Doctor of Letters, honoris causa John Pungente has a Master's degree in English from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, a Master's degree in film from San Francisco State University and a Master's in theology from St. Mary's University in Halifax. Following his ordination in 1971 , Pungente taught at St. Paul's, a Jesuit high school in Winnipeg. In 1983, he was assigned to the Centre for the Study of Communication and Culture in London, England, where he conducted a two-year research project on media literacy around the world. Since 1985, he has given over 300 presentations on media literacy and serves as a consultant to a number of media professional groups including CHUM Television, the Alliance for Children and Television, Cable in the Classroom, the National Film Board of Canada, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, YTV, TV Ontario, and Warner Brothers. In May, 1999, Mclelland and Stewart published More than Meets the Eye: Watching TV Watching Us, a book which Pungente co-wrote with Martin O'Malley. Vic Prokopchuk Fellow of Lakehead University Vic Prokopchuk, a native of Atikokan, is an entrepreneur whose first love is telecommunications engineering. In 1955, he designed and built one of the first cable television systems in Canada. After selling the company -- Norwont Limited -- in 1975, he continued on as general manager overseeing operations and working as a consultant on several cable and microwave relay and satellite re-broadcast projects. Prokopchuk, along with two other shareholders, built the White Otter Inn, a motel and dining room in Atikokan. In May, 1985, he bought the Atikokan Progress -- a weekly community newspaper which he then modernized and sold to the employees in 1994. In 1992, he was presented with the "Entrepreneur of the Year" award by Northern Ontario Business Magazine. That same year, the Government of Ontario appointed him to serve on the Advisory Committee on a Telecommunications Strategy for the Province of Ontario and since 1993 he has been chair of the Northwestern Ontario Regional Telecommunications Strategy Committee. Diane Schoemperlen Students, Alumni, Faculty and Staff are invited to attend the Alumni Association's Annual General Meeting to be held on Alumni Honour Award Diane Schoemperlen has been described as "a major literary talent at the top of her craft." Her book of short stories, Forms of Devotion, won the 1998 Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction. Schoemperlen was born and raised in Thunder Bay and graduated from Lakehead University with a BA in English in 1976. She is the author of Double Exposures {1984); Frogs and Other Stories(1986), winner of Writers' Guild of Alberta Award for Excellence in Short Fiction; The Man of My Dreams (1990), short-listed for the Governor General's Award and the Trillium Award; Hockey Night in Canada and Other Stories (1991 ); and In the Language of Love (1996). Lakehead University - May, 1999 6 Thursday,Junel0,1999 in the Faculty Lounge For information call 343-8155 �New Interdisciplinary Programs Build on a Strong Foundation by Jennifer Willianen Lakehead is building on its strong interdisciplinary tradition by adding several new interdisciplinary degree programs for the 1999-2000 academic year, says Dr. David Kemp, the acting dean of arts and science. "The realization that in the real world all elements are interrelated in some way or other has led to a general trend towards cooperation among disciplines, says Kemp. "This has been helped to some extent by the development of increasingly sophisticated technology, but the success of the interdisciplinary approach needs a basic philosophical acceptance of the importance of interrelationships. "Lakehead already has a strong interdisciplinary tradition with programs like Environmental Studies and Gerontology. These new programs build on that tradition." Education/English/History/Music In the Faculty of Education, a unique double honours program has been created which enables students to earn an HBA, BEd (English and History Majors). This five-year program, offered at the Intermediate/Senior level, is the only double Honours option in the Concurrent Education program. Aside from the natural connection between the study of history and literature, the program has been created to "give the teacher candidate a competitive edge leading into the job market," says Pat Jasen, chair of the Department of History. "Students will bring more confidence to the classroom because they will possess a strong core knowledge of two teachable areas." the Intermediate/Senior Specialization level. Music majors can also pursue an HBA, BEd at the Primary/Junior or Junior/ Intermediate Specialization. Philosophy/Political Science The Department of Philosophy and the Department of Political Science are offering a combined HBA. The thorough interdisciplinary exploration of these two disciplines will appeal to students who are interested in the more theoretical aspects of politics; the more practical applications of philosophy. According to Dr. Richard Maundrell, chair of the Department of Philosophy, "The new program in Philosophy and Political Science is a natural one in that these are disciplines which already share subject matter in common. For example, public policy is often shaped by philosophical considerations and the law embodies certain concepts of justice and ethics which are central to philosophical enquiry." Anthropology/Geography/Geology Geoarcheology (BSc and HBSc) is another interdisciplinary program which has been implemented. Geoarcheology integrates courses taught by the Departments of Anthropology, Geography and Geology. The program is tailored for archaeology students interested in the application of the earth and physical sciences. Dr. Scott Hamilton, chair of the Department of Anthropology, says that the program is one of a very small group of programs in North America, where students receive a strong interdisciplinary education at the undergraduate level: 'The application of the physical sciences to archaeology has become increasingly important at the graduate school level. This creates difficulties for students since most undergraduate archaeology programming is traditionally found in Anthropology programs rooted in the Humanities and Social Sciences." The program has been calculated to give students the foundations necessary to excel in graduate schools. Anthropology/Biology/Chemistry The Department of Anthropology has also teamed up with the departments of Biology and Chemistry to deliver an interdisciplinary program in Applied BioMolecular Science (HBSc). The goal of the program is to develop basic knowledge and hands-on skill in modern applications of bio-molecular research. Emphasis will be on forensic, biotechnological and diagnostic applications. Booster Club Golf Tournament Sunday, June 6, 1999 at the Centennial Golf Course Nine Holes -- Best Shot -- Meal to Follow Five Person Teams, minimum of two females $30 per person $150 per team. For information call 343-8213 Other new five-year programs for the Faculty of Education include an HBA, BEd {English) and an HBA, BEd (History) at Lakehead University-- May, 1999 7 �-----------------.;a■•■W+ . . .f - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. Julia T. O'Sullivan Appointed You've heard of Y2K ... Dean of Education How about WNRO? Lakehead's new Dean of Education is a developmental psychologist and licensed teacher who says that good schooling is of vital importance to our children, our families and our country. (Week Number Roll Over) We've all heard about the Y2K problem, but there is another global problem that may be life-threatening. Dr. Julia T. O'Sullivan spent two years working as a school psychologist and coordinator of guidance counselling at the Roman Catholic School Board for St. John's before joining the Faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1987. The problem is called the week number rollover (WNRO) problem and ii is related to the global positioning system (GPS) which utilizes satellites to determine the three dimensional position of the user on the earth, such as in navigation (ships, vehicles, etc.) and recreation (sailing, hiking, climbing, skiing, biking, hunting, etc.) The problem will occur after the midnight of August 22, 1999. Basically, if you have a GPS receiver that is not WNRO-compliant it may not work at all or ii may work but give you incorrect information. She says she is pleased to be coming to a university that is thriving and growing, and especially to the Faculty of Education which has a wonderful reputation across Canada. Dr. Said Easa, a professor of civil engineering at Lakehead, wants to ensure that people know about it. Easa wrote a paper on the Y2K and WNRO problems, entitled Y2K and WNRO: Implications for Transportation, that has been accepted for publication in the June, 1999, issue of the Transportation Quarterly Journal. The paper is coauthored by Eva Lerner-Lam, president of The Palisades Consulting Group, Tenafly, N.J., and Kenneth Harvey, community relations coordinator, Seattle, WA. The Internet address of the paper is: http://www.transity2k.org/Paper4.10.99.htm O'Sullivan holds a BSc in Psychology from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, and an MA and PhD in (Psychology) Child Development from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. Her current research interests -- which she developed after joining Memorial -- focus on reading in children growing up in poverty. O'Sullivan enjoys the way in which theoretical research can be applied in practice and believes, "A university ought to be heavily involved with the community." Dedication in Honour of George Takahashi Along with her husband, Dr. Mark L. Howe, she founded and is currently Co-Director of the Center for the Application of Developmental Science (CADS). The mission of the Center is to develop and transfer knowledge and methods in developmental science to practical problems and issues involving children, contributing to the development of policies and services at a local, national and international level. Friends gathered in the Wolves' Den on March 8 to pay tribute to the late George Takahashi, a former Lakehead employee and longtime Fieldhouse user. The occasion was the dedication of the treadmill purchased with a generous donation from Mr. Takahashi. Shown in the photo are Mr. Takahashi's wife and daughter, Edith and Susan Takahashi. In the 1990s she was asked to consult on education for children with brain injuries by the Newfoundland Brain Injury Association. Her research and report prompted the province to rewrite its policy on special education. Subsequently, in 1996, the Association presented her with an Outstanding Service Award. What will she do first when she takes up her duties as Dean of the Faculty of Education at Lakehead? O'Sullivan says she wants to meet the faculty and staff and find out "how things work." Next she would like to gel out into the community to meet the educators (including preschool educators), community groups, businesses and government. Lakehead University- May, 1999 8 �--------------------,-.s» ■•■ •z- Best Wishes on Your Retirement At the annual Employee Service Recognition Reception held on April 14, 1999, Lakehead honored its long service employees and the folfowing staff and faculty who are retiring this year. Dale Black Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences Professor Black received his BSc (Hons.) in mathematics and physics and his MSc in mathematics from the University of Manitoba in 1954 and 1964 respectively. In 1956, he went to work at the National Research Council in Ottawa where he conducted engineering research for three years. He then lectured in mathematics at the University of Manitoba from 1960-1964 and, prior to joining Lakehead University in July, 1967, he taught mathematics and French at Fort Frances High School where he became acting head of the Department of Mathematics. Black served as a member of the Ontario Mathematics' Commission from 1969 until 1973 where he held the positions of chairman, Advisory Committee on Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology, vicepresident, president, and past president. Dale Black has always had an interest in languages and took courses in Italian, Spanish, Greek, Latin and German at Lakehead University. He has also served as a translator here and as an interpreter/ translator for the Latin-American community in the City of Thunder Bay. Black and his wife have had a lifelong interest in travel -- in fact, their first daughter was born in Pakistan. They have six children and five (soon to be six) grandchildren. Their retirement plans include a bicycle trip around France. John Coo/en Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Professor John Coolen completed his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of New Brunswick in 1960 and 1966 and worked for Bell Telephone and CAE Electronics in Montreal. Prior to joining Lakehead University's School of Engineering in 1970 as an assistant professor of electrical engineering, Coolen taught at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in the electronics department. John Coolen assisted in the curriculum development of the Department of Electrical Engineering which led to the establishment of the Bachelor of Engineering program in the early 1970s under the leadership of friend and mentor Professor Dennis Roddy. In 1976, Coolen received tenure and was promoted to the rank of associate professor shortly thereafter. In the years since, Coolen has collaborated with Roddy in the writing and editing of several editions of the textbook Electronic Communications and another book entitled Electronic Devices and Circuits. Coolen's research work included the development of circuitry for a modified ground penetrating radar system for use on rock and on ice. Lakehead University- May, 1999 9 Coolen served as treasurer for the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA) for several terms. He also initiated the establishment of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) student branch on campus in 1984. He served as its faculty counsellor for many of the years since that time and has also served as a representative of the IEEE Winnipeg branch in Thunder Bay since the late 1970s. Emil Dolphin Associate Professor & Chair, Languages Professor Emil Dolphin came to Lakehead University in 1975 following studies at McGill University and at the University of Wisconsin and after teaching school in England and at St. Lawrence University in New York. As a lecturer, subsequently assistant professor and, since 1996, associate professor, he has been teaching Spanish language and culture as well as French in the Department of Languages. During Dolphin's career at this institution, he has been the longest-serving chair of the department holding that position from 1981 to 1989 and from 1996 to 1999. As a teacher, researcher and administrator, he has devoted unremitting energy to second language instruction, particularly to the application of new technology (computers and satellite television) in this field, to the organization of language immersion field trips in Spain, France and French Canada, and to the promotion of student exchange between Lakehead and institutions in Europe and Gifu University in Japan. An enthusiastic teacher, lover of foreign films, traveller, outdoors hiker, gardener and parent, Professor Dolphin retires from the formalities of his post only to pursue with undiminished zest his many interests in life. �------------------;«■•-•!- Richard Hanchar Custodian, Campus Development Richard Hanchar has worked at Lakehead University since October of 1989. The majority of his time was spent in Residence where he made a solid impression on the students, staff and his co-workers. Known as "the whistler," Hanchar has been a bonus to the University, and he is well-liked by everyone. Richard is always willing to stop and lend a hand and to do that extra little bit that makes a difference. Hanchar will be spending his retirement on some of his favourite hobbies -namely, gardening and home carpentry. His daughter will be relocating to Thunder Bay, and this will be an additional plus for him and his wife. Richard Hanchar's kind words, friendly greetings and positive manner will be greatly missed by all who know and work with him. David Ho/ah Professor, Department of Chemistry Dr. David Holah retired on December 31, 1998, after 31 years of service in the Department of Chemistry. During that time, he taught many different courses including introductory chemistry, analytical chemistry, and his speciality -- inorganic chemistry at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Holah is particularly proud of the fact that many of his students have gone on to complete their PhDs and pursue careers in chemistry. Holah has also had a very active and productive research career. He consistently obtained external funding, was a member of a Network of Centres of Excellence, and was awarded the Distinguished Researcher Award by Lakehead University in 1994. David Holah and his wife Marion plan to enjoy retirement by travelling and visiting with their children. Beverley Kent Associate Professor, Philosophy Dr. Beverley Kent, or "BK" as she is known, arrived at Lakehead University in 1990 after teaching philosophy al universities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. BK's specialities include value theory and the philosophy of C. S. Pierce. In addition to standard introductory courses, she has taught a wide variety of subjects including logic, environmental ethics and American pragmatism. Throughout her career, BK has tried to challenge students to think critically and creatively, and she sought innovative ways for doing so. This was to the chagrin of those students who wanted only to swallow information and regurgitate it on demand. On the other hand, it earned the respect and affection of her colleagues and a large number of other students. Dr. Kent retired at the end of December of 1998. At this very moment, BK is on her way to Vancouver Island with her husband Don Roberts, professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo. Their plan is to monitor the construction of a new home with two studies, a huge library, and large room for table tennis. George Kondor Professor of Economics Dr. George Kondor joined the Department of Economics in the summer of 1974 as an expert in economic theory and mathematical economics. He had formerly been a senior researcher at the Institute of Economics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and taught economics in Ibadan, Nigeria, prior to his appointment at Lakehead University. In 1967-68, Kondor was a Ford Scholar at Columbia University, Stanford University, and the University of California at Berkeley. He is the author of numerous articles and reviews dealing with theoretical topics in economics. He has presented lectures on economic theory in the People's Republic of China and in Eastern Europe. Kondor has been an active participant in educational and community affairs in Thunder Bay. In addition to his work on University committees, he has served on the Action Committee for the quality of Education and made presentations on educational matters to several royal commissions. He has served as a volunteer and board member for the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association and is a former chair of the Hungarian Friendly Circle. He has also been a member of the Thunder Bay Chess Club and a referee for athletic events. Kondor intends to pursue his lifelong interests in economic theory and educational issues after retirement. Work has already begun on a new book on the teaching of Mathematics which is designed to inspire students to move from passive understanding to creative thinking. continued on page 8 Lakehead University- May, 1999 10 �--s■••••z-1--------------his BSc with honours in economics, specializing in international relations from the London School of Economics and, in 1963, his doctorate from the Royal University of Utrecht, the Netherlands. He joined Lakehead University in 1965. Arthur Ponder Professor, Education Dr. Arthur Ponder took up his appointment at Lakehead University on July 1, 1990, as chair of the Graduate Studies and Continuing Teacher Education program in the Faculty of Education after a very productive career at Memorial University. Art, as he is familiarly known, has been a member of the Senate, taught in both the undergraduate and graduate programs in the faculty and has done significant work on "teacher absenteeism" focused both on the local districts and beyond. He has over 50 articles in refereed journals and other professional publications. Ponder, known for his humour, is a lover of the muse Thalia and has recently published a book of poetry A Bottle in Front of Me and Frontal Lobotomy. He also has a selection of poems published in various literary journals. As for retirement, Art Ponder thinks of it more as a view of life from lakeside. He may pursue his piscatorial habit. He has caught a few in his time and may even write about them as he "ponders" the finer things of life. Pradip Sarbadhikari Professor, Political Science Dr. Pradip Sarbadhikari comes from five generations of university professors. He was born in India and received his honours degree in political science and economics from Presidency College at the University of Calcutta in 1955. In 1958, he received During the course of his career, Sarbadhikari has attended and given papers at conferences all over Canada, the United States, and abroad. He has also been invited to give lectures by colleagues in Sweden, Finland, Switzerland and India, and he maintains contacts with colleagues at Utrecht and the London School of Economics. Sarbadhikari helped to create the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association which has become a model for the rest of Canada. Sarbadhikari's commitment to scholarly excellence saw him asked to be an advisor to the Minister of External Affairs from 1986 to 1989 in the selection of Centres of Excellence across Canada. So far as retirement is concerned, Pradip and his wife Conchita plan to move to Toronto to be close to family. Puttagunta was the recipient of Lakehead University's Distinguished Researcher Award in 1996-97. His viscosity correlations for Athabasca bitumen, bitumen-diluent mixtures, and just about everything else, have been well accepted by industry. They have been featured in a number of articles in the prestigious Mcketta Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing and Design and the Encyclopedia of Fluid Mechanics. He is a fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada and the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering. Rao served on the LUFA pension committee significantly improving benefits to both existing and retired faculty. He is currently the chair of the pension board for faculty and professional staff and is a LUFA pension advisor. Puttagunta will be moving to Edmonton to be closer to family. He continues to be interested in teaching but, because of the increased viscosity of stiffening joints, warmer locations are preferred! Keith Roy Rao Puttagunta Professor, Chemical Engineering Dr. Rao Puttagunta joined the Department of Chemical Engineering in July, 1986, as professor of chemical engineering, having a strong research background from Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (19671980) and Alberta Research Council (1980-1986). He also had a strong inclination toward teaching having been captivated by a previous exposure to Lakehead as a sabbatical replacement in 1977-78. From the time of his arrival, Rao has been entrusted with the teaching of the crowning discipline courses of plant design. Lakehead University- May, 1999 11 Professor, Mathematical Sciences Dr. Keith Roy began his career at Lakehead University in 1969. During the past 30 years, Roy has served 20 years on Senate, served on nine Senate committees, served two terms on the University's Board of Governors, served as assistant coach and head coach of the Lakehead University women's varsity volleyball team, served two terms as chair of the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee, gave 13 talks on mathematical subjects to high school students visiting Lakehead and served one term as chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Keith and his wife Jocelyne will be moving to Peterborough in order to be closer to their family. �- -- - - -- - - - -- - -- - - • • · - • ! - - 1 - -- - - -- - - -- - - - - - NORTHERN AND REGIONAL STUDIES COMMITTEE SPEAKER SERIES THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY Spring Session Hours May 3 to June 16, 1999 1999/2000 The Northern and Regional Studies Committee invites departments and schools at Lakehead University to submit applications for funding to support visiting speakers. The funds are intended to offset the travel costs of the speakers, with individual departments or schools being responsible for other costs. Applications should include such information as the name of the proposed speaker and topic, expected date of public lecture, relevance to northern and regional studies, and estimated costs. Please submit proposals by June 30, 1999 to: Or. Margaret Johnston, Chair, Northern and Regional Studies Committee c/o Department of Geography For further information, please contact Robbie Buffington at ext. 8458 or robbie.buffington@lakeheadu.ca. ESL Program at Lakehead Residence will be a little more crowded than usual this summer. The University of Manitoba will be running its 6-week ESL program at Lakehead University beginning July 5th with approximately 200 students being housed in the Bartley Residence. (The change in venue has come about because the Canada Summer Games are being hosted in Winnipeg this su mmer.) For more information about the ESL program contact Dr. Arthur LeBlanc, director of language studies at the University of Manitoba at 1-888-216-7011. Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. NOTE: The library will be closed on Victoria Day, May 24, 1999 Education Library Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday closed Sunday closed RNDON Reunion Were you a Residence Assistant in the '60s, '70s, '80s or '90s? Then mark your calendars for the Reunion of Residence Assistants July 30 - August 2, 1999 Come back to Lakehead for a weekend of fun. For information contact: ~ 1999 Atikokan Alumni Golf Tournament Little Falls Golf Club Norma Jean Newbold Atikokan, Ontario Residence Life Coordinator Saturday, June 19, 1999. (807) 343-8622 All alumni, friends and family welcome! Fax: (807) 343-8521 e-mail:newbold@gale.lakeheadu.ca CD Trojan Devel . & Alumni Affairs Lakehead University- May, 1999 12 • For information contact the Alumni Services Office at 343-8155 � 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.16 No.5 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on convocation '99, articles on Dr. Mark Howe and Dr. Julia O'Sullivan are appointed to Deans, and an announcement of the 1999 Retirees. 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 1999-05 Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Alumni House Convocation 1999 Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/849c12ec8aee3f22281acb562abeb10a.pdf e631cd529fc8a221aefa3d70de63792d PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada Vol.12, Number 4 May 1995 Convocation 1995 Two Anniversaries to Celebrate: Lakehead's 30th Thunder Bay's25th Saul Laskin The Degree of Doctor ofLaws Honoris Causa - Morning Convocation Monique Frize The Degree of Doctor of Engineering Honoris Causa•· Afternoon Convocation It seems fitting this year, as Thunder Bay celebrates its 25th Anniversary, that Lakehead University will confer an honorarydegree on the city's first mayor, Saul Laskin. Joining him on stage at the Community Auditorium will be author Timothy Findley, genetics researcher (and Lakehead alwnna) Helen Donis-Keller, and engineering professor Monique Frize. Annette Augustine, a fonner member of the Board of Governors and now CoChairofthe Music and Visual Arts Centre fund-raising campaign. will be awarded the title of Fellow of the University during the morning ceremony. RobertJ.Gregor, presidentofJamesRiver Marathon Ltd., will receive the AlwnniHonourAwardintheafternoon. In addition, eight professors will accept the title of ProfessorEmeritus including Dr. George Merrill who, for many years, has carried the mace and led the graduands up onto the Convocation stage to themusicofElgar's PompandCircum- stance. Helen Donis-Keller The Degree of Doctor of Science HonorisCausa -- Afternoon Convocation Timothy Findley The Degree of Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa -- Morning Convocation Assistant Registrar Brenda Nelson says 1995will be another record-breaking yearwithcloseto2000 students expected to graduate. Afterthemorning'sceremonies, faculty, staff, students and their guests are invited to join Otancellor Lois Wilson on campus for ajointcelebration in honour of two anniversaries: Lakehead's 30th and Thunder Bay's 25th. Inside: Aids Education Programs -Are they Working?... Contribution to Teaching Awards...Biomechanics �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT Convocation 1995 TheConvocation is shaping up to be a special 30th Birthday PartyforLakeheadUniversityandaspecialrecognitionoftheCity ofThunder Bay's Silver Jubilee. I encourage all of the faculty to comeout and see the pinnacle of your efforts over the years. As you know, over the years, attendance at Convocation has not been stellar. I would remind readers that, increasingly, universities are being held more and more accountable to the public, and this is one very public occasion. Besides, yourstudents would like to see you there. Dr. Robert Rosehart President Lakehead University It does not seem like along time since my last column, so this one will be short. SSHRC INTERNATIONAL SUMMER INSTITUTE Budget 1995-96 TheGovernment ofOntario has still not given us our specific allocations for 1995-96 but, with or without the data, we will ask the Board ofGovernors, at their April delayed meeting on May 26, 1995, to approve the 95-96 operating budget. I have stressed to the Deputy Minister the need to get this type of information out in a more timely manner. The 95-96 fiscal year started May l, 1995! "Challenge '95: Social Science Perspectives on HeaHh Service Delivery Issues In Rural and Remote Areas" -August 14-24, 1995 Eight teams were selected by an international and interdisciplinary panel of senior social scientists, to participate in this 11-day event. All teams have an interinstitutional membership and comprise both established and new scholars. The home institution of the team leaders are -- Beyond'95 Throughout the public and broader public sector, beyond 1995 promises to be a challenging time. Challenge does, however, present opportunity for creativity and innovation, and we need to be up for the issues we will, as an institution, have to collectively work out. In the interim, I have detected a sort of "wait and see" attitude among most staff, faculty and administration and, although I can relate to this from ahwnan nature and behaviour perspective, it comes up short in terms of a planning model. Having said the above, I also concedethat itis difficult to know or to give too much direction until we see the lay of the land. I expect the new Ontario Government (whatever party wins) will bring in a budget in early fall which will include the transfer reduction targets. This will be ourfirst concretesignal as to the magnitude ofthe challenge before Lakehead. As well, the enrolment dust will have settled, and we can then look at where we may start over the next three to five years from a student enrolment perspective. Finishing off 1995 and entering 1996 will, as well, see the end of the Social Contract. University of New England, Armidal,NSW University of Florida,Gainesville, Florida University of Maine,Orono, Maine Alberta Cancer Board, Calgary, Alberta University of Windsor, Ontario Universityof Lethbridge, Alberta Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario Australia USA USA Canada Canada Canada Canada Canada Lakehead University will be well represented, having members on three of the eight teams. J. Farren (Kinesiology),L. McKay (Nursing), J. Park (NHHRRU), J. Tan (Psychology), with B. Cohen (Community Health Science, University of Manitoba) will form one team led by L.Diem (Nursing). M:L.KeUey(NECAH) and J.B. Minore (NHHRRU) will participate on teams initiated by Laurentian and Windsor Universities respectively. Health Canada and the Medical Research Council of Canada have recently awarded grants in support of the Institute. They recognize the Institute offers unrivalled opportunity for the establishment of ongoing and lasting contacts between international scholars who share similar interests, and for the development of joint research initiatives in this important area. This is the first MRC grant to be awarded to Lakehead University. For further information, contact Jean Engholm, Coordinator, at 343-2137. In consideration of the above, I have been encouraging the Vice-Presidents, Deans and Directors to preserve as much flexibility in staff and faculty appointments as possible and, as well, to present maximum opportunity to fill openings from within in order to continue our commitments to our existing faculty and staff. Although this is not possible in all cases, increasingly, it will be seriously looked at when openings occur. Ontario Election 1995 The talk continues. Little focus on universities yet except some philosophical remarks from Mike Harris, P.C. Leader on the issue of tenure. All tenured faculty might be interested in his perspective - Linda Phillips has a transcript if you are interested. 2 AGORA May 1995 �PEOPLE, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS Lakehead University Wins Lakebead University congratulates the recipients oftbe Contribution to Teaching Award for 1994-95: Dr. Aris Carastathis Department of Music Dr. Doug West Department of Political Studies Dr. Scott Hamilton Deparnnent of Anthropology Thunder Bay Wins is the first communffy-based lottery in Ontario which serves over 90 not-for-profit agencies. As recipient ofthe allocation proceeds, LakeheadUniversity has awardeddeserving students substantial bursary dollars to help offset their education costs. This year we were fortunate to receive over$4400 which assisted over 15 students. We salute Thunder Bay Wins/ Students receiving a $300 bursary include: Dana Biernacki, Bachelor ofEducation, Stacey Blais, Bachelor ofScience-Nursing, TraC8y Cressey, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, Michelle Cmkovieh, Bachelor of Science-Nursing, Allison Cyr, Honours Bachelor of ScienC8-Medical Lab, Delia Grandinetti, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, Todd Irwin, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, Clinton Kraft, Bachelor of Education, Anne Lamesse, Bachelor of Science-Nursing, Lori Naccarato, Bachelor ofArts, Bachelor of Education, Carrie Paukstys, Bachelor ofEducation, Andrea Peden, Honours Bachelor ofArts, Tammy Pentney, Bachelor ofScienceNursing, Todd Tran, Bachelor ofScience-Nursing, Chinaeme Ukwuoma, Bachelor of Science-Nursing. Dr. Daniel Klassen Faculty ofEducation Lakehead University was well represented at the 4th Circumpolar Universities Cooperation Conference at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George where Geoff Weller, our former VP (Academic), is PresidenL John Whitfield represented Lakehead's administration. Marg Boone, Lorne McDougall, Michel Morton and June O'Brien of the School of Nursing, all presented papers. Lorne and June presented their paper entitled The Native Nurses Entry Program and the lAkehead University School ofNursing: Supporting Cullurally Sensitive Health Care Delivery. In addition, the NNEP promotion/recruitment display was mounted for the information ofconference participants. Michel's presentation, Understanding Attrition Among Aboriginal Nursing Students, described research Marg Boone, Karen Poole and Michel are doing. Marg also presented a paper Understanding One Another's Roles: A Criticallssuefor Multidisciplinary Health Team members working in Northern RuralCommunities. This paper described the work ofMarg, Bruce Minore (NHHRRU), Mae Katt and Peggy Kinch (Nishnawbe Aski Nation). June O'Brien, John Whitfield, Lorne McDougall and Michell Morton attended the 4th Circumpolar Universities Cooperation Conference at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George last February. AGORA 3 May 1995 �RESEARCH NEWS Aids Education Programs Are They Working? Researchers at Lakehead Unisecond year similar surveys were versity have completed a three-year conducted and important changes EDUCA study investigating the ways young made in several parts of the educaFOR peopleenteringwtlversityfromhigh tional program. Inall, approximately school are prepared to cope with the POST SEC one thousand students directly parthreat of AIDS. The work was supticipated in the study, several hunST ported by grants from the Max Bell dred of them taking part in specific Foundation and the Canadian Founactivities. dation for AIDS research. An important outcome of the NursingprofessorCynthiaLoos studyisanAIDSEducationPackage and educational psychologist Alan for Post Secondary Students. This Bowd began the project bysurveying consists of a lively and informative first year students coming directly to hour-long video with accompanying the campus from high school. Stuactivities and resources. The video dents were asked questions about was made entirely on campus and their own sexual behaviour, their features students in frank discusknowledge about AIDS and safersex, sions of how to practise safer, reA HANDBOOK FOR and their communication skills and sponsible sex in the second half of HEALTH EDUCATORS ability to change behaviour that might the nineties. Young women form the put them at risk for infection. group in which AIDS is now increasAkm Umvd. 1-'h.lJ. & l)mhia l...oo..:. M .Hd.... H.N . Through the subsequent year a ing most rapidly. The video and variety of activities and resources some of its accompanying material were made available to all students and a follow-up surveysought take a close look at some of the different needs of young women to discover how effective each approach was. During the project's and men in avoiding mv and other sexually transmitteddiseases. AIDS 'We would like every college and university campus in Canada to have one of our AIDS Education Packages," says Professor Loos. "Thanks to the help received in production from the Max Bell Foundation, this should soon be possible." Among the many findings reported by Cynthia Loos and Alan Bawd were: •Students were generallyfactually well-informed about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Many thank high school programs for this but believe they should begin earlier. -The desire to enquire concerning apartner's past sex behaviour decreases as time in university increases. -Students who had engaged in unprotected sex with anumber of partners judged their risk level for AIDS no higher than students who were in monogamous relationships. Many of the nineteen-year-olds took the dangerous view "it can't happen to me." -Young women were more likely to insist on safer sex than were males, They were also better communicators, and more likely to seek out current information on AIDS. To enquire about the AIDS Education Package for Post Secondary Students contact Cynthia Loos at Lakehead University, School of Nursing, Telephone(807) 343-8733 or Fax (807) 343-8246 4 AGORA May 1995 �RESEARCH NEWS Research on the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships In late 1992, a group of Lakehead researchers came togetberto fonn the Nordic Championships Research Centre. The objectives of the centre included facilitating and encouraging research on various aspects of this special sporting event. Several of the research projects initiated under the auspices of the centre are now coming to fruition. Among these are two projects undertaken by Dr. Dave Twynam of the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism and Dr. Margaret Johnston of the Centre for Northern Studies and Department ofGeography. School of Kinesiology Dr. Thomas M.K.Song and graduate student Ron Wilson have been working on the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMEs) of various frequencies and intensities on energy metabolism. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation is commonly used in rehabilitation from injuries and to improve strength. Little study has been done on the effects of various frequencies and intensities ofNMEs on energy metabolism. The study attempted to provide the most efficient and least painful electrical stimulation training program for the able, the disabled and athletes. Both projects were designed to examine the nature of perceptions, behaviours, and attitudes related to the Championships, with two specific groups surveyed through the use ofquestionnaires: spectators and community residents. The spectator survey took place on site with 350visitors and 300resident spectators responding after random interception. Visitors were questioned particularly about their views of the host community and their levels of use and satisfaction with tourist attractions and infrastructure. All respondents were asked about their experiences at the event and their views on specific potential impacts of the Championships. The survey ofcommunity residents measures attitudes toward the event, perceived effects on the community, and respondents' involvement in the event. lnree cycles of surveying were planned. The first phase occurred in December, the second immediately following the close of the Championships, and the third will occur in the autumn of 1995. Dr.John Shultis, fonnerlyoftheOutdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism program, is also associated with this component of the research. Results from these surveys will help in assessing the impacts of the Championships on the community and the ways in which various segments of the Thunder Bay population experienced the event. Though not commissioned by the Championships Organizing Committee or City Council, it is expected that both groups might be interested in the results. Call for Papers and Workshop Presentations for Shaping Tomorrow's North - The Role of Tourism and Recreation -An International Conference for Industry, Governmentand Researchers Thunder Bay, Ontario October 12-15, 1995 Paper sessions and workshop themes:challenges in northern tourism; native people and tourism; research needs; culture and tourism; nature-oriented recreation; marketing strategies; eco-tourism; adventure recreation; environmental protections; planning for tourism and recreation; regional initiatives; land use conflicts. presented by: Centre for Northern Studies Lakehead University Phone: 807-343-8360 Fax: 807 343-8100 E-mail: robbie.ferguson@lakeheadu.ca 5 AGORA May 1995 �CONVOCATION 1995 HELEN DONIS-KELLER After graduating with an Honours Bachelorof Science Degree in Biology from Lakehead University in 1975,Helen Donis-Keller went on to complete a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Harvard University and is now working with the Washington University School of Medicine. Her title is Professor of Surgery and Genetics, and Director of the Division of Human Molecular Genetics, Department ofSurgery. She also holds joint appointments in the Department ofPsychiatry and Genetics. In theearlyl980s while working for Collaborative Research, Inc. in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Dr. Donis-Keller led a project which included mapping the gene for cystic fibrosis to human chromosome 7. Recently. her laboratory has been active in the construction of genetic maps of the human genome, in identifying genes responsible for inherited disorders including some forms of cancer, and in developing predictive tests for these disorders. She has also been involved in studies to define the current status of genetic testing and recommending policy regarding the use ofgenetic information. SAUL LASKIN MONIQUE FRIZE Aformer alderman for the City of Port Arthurfrom 1959to 1960, Saul Laskin served as Mayor of Port Arthurfrom 1962to 1969 and was the firstMayorof the City ofThunder Bay, serving from 1970 to 1972. Born in Fort William, Saul Laskin received his secondary education at Fort William Collegiate Institute and later at Harbord Collegiate Institute in Toronto. He subsequently earned a diploma in Business Administration from the University of Washington. In addition to serving as president of Laskin'sFumiturefrom 1946untilhis retirement in 1988, Mr. Laskin has been active in community activities in Thunder Bay for many years. His achievements include being past president of Shaarey Shomayim Synagogue, the Port Arthur Red Cross, the Ontario Mayors and Reeves, B 'nai Brith Lodge, the VJ.P. Independent Purchasers, and the Port Arthur Rotary Club. He has also served as past Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Unemployment Commission ofCanada. and was a past Chairman of the Board ofGovernors ofLakehead University. having served on the Board from 1965 to 1973 and from 1975 to 1982. Muchof Monique Frize's career has been devoted to increasing opportunities for women in engineering. In December, 1989,shewas appointed the first holder of the Northern Telecom-NSERCWomen in EngineeringChairat the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton where she had the responsibility to develop programs to recruit and retain women in the profession. Dr. Frize was the first woman to study engineering at an Ottawa University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Electrical Engineering) at the University of Ottawa in 1966, and then continued her studies at Imperial College in London where she obtained a Master's in Philosophy in Electrical Engineering (Engineering in Medicine) in I970. In 1986, she completed a Master's ofBusiness Administration from the Universite de Moncton in New Brunswick and in 1989 a Doctorate from Erasmus Universiteit in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. At UNB, Dr. Frize teaches in the Department ofElectrical Engineering and is a research faculty member of the Biom~ical Engineering Institute. She currently chairs aNSERC Task force whose focus will be to report how to increase women's participation in scholarship and university teaching in the fields of science and engineering. New this Year: Convocation Eve moves to the Outpost The annual Convocation Eve Celebration will be a little different this year. Instead of It being In the Faculty Lounge, the evening celebration for graduating students and thelrfamllles Is being held In the Student Centre. From7:00to8:00pm,acompllmentary beef-on-a-bundlnnerwlllbeserved, followed by the Introduction of the Honorary Degree Recipients and the Alumni Honour Award Recipient. Music and danclngwlll follow. All students, alumni, staff, faculty and friends are welcome to attend. Formorelnfonnatlon contact Kristine Carey at Alumni Services (807) 343-8155. 6 AGORA May 1995 �CONVOCATION 1995 TIMOTHY FINDLEY ANNmE AUGUSTINE Fellow of the University Timothy Findley's first career was in the theatre; he was a charter company memberof Ontario's Stratford Shakespearean Festival in 1953, and later appeared in several European capitals, in New York and Toronto, touring both the United Kingdom and the United States in Thornton Wilder's The Matchmaker, starring Ruth Gordon. With the encouragement of both Wilder and Gordon, by 1963 Findley turned to fulltime writing, and first came to prominence with his third novel, The Wars, winnerofaGovernor-General' s Award ( 1977) and now a Canadian classic. Following such best-sellers as Famous Last Words ( 1981 ), his first mystery-The Telling ofUes-was awarded an "Edgar" in 1989. His most recent collection of shon fiction, Stones, won Ontario' s Trillium Award in 1989, whilehisfirstbookof non-fiction, InsideMemory:Pages from a Writer' sWorkbook, in 1991 made him the first two-time winner of a Canadian Authors Association award. Other books and plays include Not ' WantedontheVoyage, Headhunter, and The Stillborn Lover. In 1994, Findley's body of work earned him the Toronto Arts Award in Writing and Publishing. He is an Officerof the Order of Canada (1986) and has also been awarded the Order of Ontario ( 1991) as well as several Honorary Doctorates. Annette Augustine isa greatfriend ofLakehead University, both in spirit and action. From 1989-93shewasamemberoftheLakehead Board of Governors where she served on tbelnvestment,Nominatingand ExewtiveCommittees. During that time she and Syd Halter became Co-Chairs ofa largely grassroots fundraising campaign which has succeeded in surpassing its goal of $500,000 for the Lakehead University Music and Visual Arts Centre. Augustine was pivotal in helping to build the National Exhibition Centre, currently the Thunder Bay Art Gallery.In recent yearsshe served on the Board ofthe Art Gallery of Ontario where she worked to create a greater awareness about the North and its cultural needs. Born in Kitchener, Augustine graduated from the Ontario College ofArt in 1951. She and her husband, Dr. John Augustine, have beenconsistentgenerous supporters ofLakehead University. ROBERTJ. GREGOR Alumni Honour Award RobertJ.Gregor,tbedyruunicpresidentofJamesRiverMarathonLtd.,and a lifelong resident of Northern Ontario, will receive the prestigious Alumni Honour Award this year presented by the Alumni Association. BominSudbury, Gregor graduated from Lakehead in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts in EconomiQi & PoliticalStudies and wenton to study at the University ofManitoba in the pre-masters program. He joined the Marathon kraft pulp mill operation in 1972 and worked his way up through the ranksofthe company to become president in 1989. Gregor is being recognized for hisachievements in economic development and environmental concern, and for his exceptional commibnent to improving thequality oflife in hiscommllllity. He is the recipientofthe Northern Ontario Business-- Executive ofthe Year --Award ofMerit, the Amercian Economic Development Council Award ofExcellence, and the James River Corporation Gold Key Award for Environmental Achievement. Professors Emeriti: Dr. Willem H. Baarschers Dr.Edward Bauman Dr. Donald Carpenter Dr. RobertE.Fanner, Jr. AGORA - Department ofChemistry - Department of Psychology - Department of Social Work -Faculty of Forestry Professor D. Gwynlleu Hughes Dr. Virshwar V. Paranjape Dr.John Warren Dr. George Merrill - Department of Physics - Department of Physics - Department of Physics -Department ofEnglish May 1995 �Having completed her education as a mature student, Gloria Fraser feels she has much in common with many of the aboriginal students who see her in her capacity as Native Counsellor at Lakehead. She is also sympathetic to students with special needs since she has had to overcome both physical and learning disabilities. Fraser spent six years of her childhood in a body cast because of a congenital bone disease. She was ten years old when she started school and with such difficulties as dyslexia and a speech impairment to overcome, it was a considerable achievement to eventually land a bookkeeping job in her hometown ofLunenberg, Nova Scotia. Gloria soon became bored, however, and began to search for schools that could meet her special needs. After some academic upgrading, she was able to complete the Bachelor of Science program at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. She then returned to Canada to complete her Bachelor of Education and Master of Educational Psychology at Acadia University. She has since worked with emotionallydisturbed children through the Newfoundland school system and for Integrated Services for Northern Children in Pickle Lake, Ontario. Fraser, a Micmac, is deeply interested in all things relating to her aboriginal heritage. She also enjoys photography, hiking, reading, and a number of arts and crafts activities. Her heroes? Albert Einstein and Helen Keller. Ray Rivard, one of the first graduates ofLakehead's degree program in Forestry and a former member of the Alumni Association's Board of Directors, is back on campus - this time as an employee in the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. As Acting Research Officer, Rivard negotiates funding for research projects and then monitors their progress especially the financial aspects. Rivard's credentials are impressive. He spent almost a decade working in the forest industry before becoming Regional Development Economist for the Ministry of Development and Mines. In the 1990s, he has been Manager oftheMinistryofTourismandRecreationforThunderBayand Sault Ste. Marie, and partner/manager of Loch Lomond/Candy Mountain Ski Resort. His wife Judy is owner and operator of Uniforms Plus on Memorial Ave. Toe Rivardshave three children: adaughter Shannon who has just graduated from Queen's, Jayme, a student at the University ofNorth Dakota, and Jeff who is finishing high school. Now that the children are leaving the nest, Ray and Judy have a new project in the works. In about a year, they plan to open a bed and breakfast establishment in the city's downtown south core. As a Lakehead University alumnus who was born and raised in Mississauga, Chris White is happy with his position as Secondary School Liaison Officer in the Registrar's office. He is responsible for admissions, counselling and liaisons which includes travelling and speaking to students in high schools and community colleges around Ontario. White completed an Honours Bach. &,, elor of Physical Education and one-year . ____,_ _ _ _ _ _ __. Bachelorof Education. He first volunteered in the Registrar's Office in 1991, and he felt then that this was an area he would like to pursue. Other jobs have included supply teaching, three years as Residence Assistant andsummers working for Conference Services. As Liaison Officer, White says it is his job to be accessible, to enlighten, and to make students aware of what is available at Lakehead both academically and socially. As you would expect from a Phys Ed major, sports occupy a great part ofChris White's leisure time, but he also enjoys music and reading. Most people would be surprised to learn that he actual! yearned money working as amovie/television actor before leaving the Toronto area. Since January, Rob Olivier has been Program Co-ordinator of the Native Access Program for Engineering (NAPE).Olivier, who grew up in Homepayne, Ontario, completedhis honours degree in civil engineering at the University of Windsor. This co-op program allowed him to acquire a broad range of practical experience working with traffic and roads engineering for the City of Windsor, as a junior construction engineer in Toronto, and wi ih a consulting firm in Sault Ste. Marie. After graduation, Olivier was employed in the Technical Services Department of a tribal council. As NAPE's co-ordinator, Olivier is largely concerned with the administration and promotion of the program. He does some tutoring, however, and finds working with the NAPE students particularly rewarding. In his leisure time, Olivier likes to run, cycle, hike, fish and photograph our rugged northern landscape. Indoor pleasures include working with computers and reading--"lots." Rob says the most surprising thing about him is that he is an engineer who does not play golf - a rare specimen it seems. 8 AGORA --Lo"aineSeppala May 1995 �PEOPLE, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS _) l . SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY to host XIII INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF BIOMECHANICS IN SPORT July 18-20, 1995 Jc A GORA The month ofJuly will be a busy time for the School of Kinesiology as more than 200 delegates are expected to take part in theXIII International Symposium ofBiomechanics in Sport. Researchers presenting papers at the Symposium include Pekka Lutanen from the DepartmeQt of Biology of Physical Activity at the University of JyvAskyla, Finland; Frantisek Vaverka from the Laboratory of Human Movement Studies at the Palacky University of Czechoslovakia; Nigel Gleeson from the University ofStaffordshire, England; Lufteruis Tsarouchas, of the Helenic Sport Institute in Athens, Greece; and Ross Sanders from the School of Physical Education at the University of Otago, New zealand. Specific areas of discussion will be sport biomechanics, coaching and teaching, sport and special populations, training and rehabilitation and equipment design. The conference Chair is Associate Professor Tony Bauer who has been atLakehead University since 1984. Dr.Bauer's past research interests have included the Biomechanics of Exercise and Sport, the Effects of Footwear on Balance and Postural Control while his current study involves the Biomechanical Measurement of Human Power Production in Skiing. The social convenor of the XIII International Symposium is Associate Professor Moira McPherson who is also Director of the new Sport Research and Testing Institute at Big Thunder Sports Park. Dr. McPherson's recent interests have been in the area of applied sport biomechanics of winter activities and she is currently working with the National Cross-Country, Figure Skating and Ski Jumping Teams on Technique Assessment and Coaching Development. This is the first time that such a conference has been held at Lakehead University and it is a sign of the high quality of academic research being carried out at the School of Kinesiology. Not only will participants be involved in the conference proceedings, but there is a full schedule of recreational activities planned to hlghlight the Thunder Bay area. Special activities include salmon fishing, a canoe trip, nightly entertainment and dancing, an informal barbecue, slide shows, a First Nations Pow-Wow, local bus tours and closing ceremonies, which will be held at Old Fon William. Dr. Bauer and Dr. McPherson invite the residents of Thunder Bay and Lakehead University alumni to register for the conference and enjoy some of thew orId's most accredited researchers and practitioners discuss current concepts in biomechanics and sport. For more information on the xm International Symposium ofBiomechanics in Sport, or on purchasing the proceedings of the Conference, contact the University School of Kinesiology at (807) 343-8110. -- Tony McQuilter AGORA Best Newsletter p Lakehead University's staff and faculty newsletter was presented with the award for "Best Newsletter" at the Thunder Bay Press Club's annual media awards dinner last month. In addition two new Science/Research Awards sponsored by Lakehead University were presented. Winners this year were Laura Boast, a reporter with The Chronicle-] oumal/The TimesNews, and Mark Oldfield and his team from MCTV in Sudbury. BOUND FOR JAPAN For three months this summer Shelly Lyn Perozak, Robert Dew, Undsay Baker, and Kathryn Hauck (not shown) will be taking pa.rt in an exchange program at Lakehead's sister institution in Japan - Gifu University ofEducation and Languages. The students will stay with host families, study basic Japanese and learn about Japanese culture andsociety through lectures, class discussions and field trips. THANK YOU On behalf ofLakehead University Community Council we wish to express our sincere appreciation to the UniversityComrnunity fortheirparticipation infund-raising for LUCC. Sofarwehave accumulated $767 which will be used over the year to support the various children's activities. During the clean up/garbage collection day in December the University donated $1 per garbage bag collected with a grand total of $515. We have received several donations plus the annual donation from LUSU. We also have a penny collection and a monthly 50/50draw with tickets available at the switchboard. We will also accept Canadian Tire money which can be left at the switchboard. We appreciate your continued support. Cheryl Balacko, Bookstore Norma Gibson, Switchboard Heather Williams, Payroll 9 May 1995 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY m Lakehead University Injury Statistics January 1- April 30, 1995 NEW AND UPCOMING CD-ROM PRODUCTS IN THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY COMPENSABLE INJURIES Jan. ELECTRONIC HRAF The Human Relations Area Files (HR.AF) is a collection of resource materials on selected cultures from all major areas ofthe world. This collection has been previously issued in microfiche format, but is now being issued only on CD-ROM. This firstCDROM installment of HRAF contains text and graphics covering fifteen cultures. Cultures include Chinese-Americans, ChineseCanadians, Cajuns and Trobriands. Medical Aid Injuries Approved Pending Decision by WCB 15 8 Lost Time Injuries Approved Pending Decision by WCB Oxford English Dictionary on CD-ROM This is the CD-ROM version of the second edition of The Oxford English Dictionary. This dictionary is a record of the history and development of the language since its early origins before the Norman Conquest. Each entry traces the development of forms and meanings of a word in chronological order. This historical information is illustrated with quotations. Number of Days Lost On Approved Claims On Claims Pending Jan. 1-Aprll 30 1-Aprll 30 1994 1995 24 0 5 0 6 1 36 0 Twosummerstudents will bejoiningthe Human Resources-Health &Safety staff from May to August of this year. One of ourstudents will be working behindthe scenes setting up aWCB database. The database will help usto track trends in injuries andaccidents, and will provide uswith the means to easily calculate WCBsurcharges and/or rebates underthe New Experimental Experience RatingSystem (NEER). We anticipateth atthe infonnationwill be particularlyuseful to managers and supervisors infurtherdeveloping accident prevention programs intheir own departments. HYDAT CD-ROM HYDAT contains water quantity and sediment data collected by Environment Canada from over3,500 active stations and some 4,200discontinuedsites across Canada. Data ranges from the year 1850 to the present. For more information on these orany otherCD-ROM product, please contact Valerie Gibbons at extension 8129. Oursecond student will be visiting staffwho are currently using computers on the job. The student will be evaluating both computer workstation design, andjobdesign/task organization. As well, he/she will document injuries and/orphysical discomfort associated with each individual's use of his/her computer. Afinal report outlining aprioritized listof workstations requiring upgrading will be issued atthe end ofthis project. NEW AND UPCOMING SOURCES IN THE NORTHERN STUDIES RESOURCE CENTRE BibliographyofNative North Americanson CD-ROM This CD-ROM includes over 60,000 citations to "journal articles, essays, monographs, dissertations and U.S. government documents related to Native North American history, culture and life". It replaces the Ethnographic Bibliography ofNorth America. "Working together to create asafe andhealthy environment for work and study. " Electronic Finding Aids for Indian Affairs RG10 These finding aids allow for quick access to the records found in Indian Affairs RG 10. ASTIS Bibliography (Arctic Science and Technology Information System) The ASTIS Bibliography provides bibliographic citations and descriptions of research projects on the Canadian Arctic. Currently, this bibliography is available in the Centre on microfiche. In June, this Bibliography will beavailableforsearchingon CD-ROM For more information on these or other reference sources in the Northern Studies Resource Centre please contact Louise Wuorinen at extension 8728. Congratulations to the newly•el9Cted LUSU ex9Cutive for 1995· 96: President Adele Ritchie (centre), VP Student Issues Nicole Lewis {left), and VP Finance Sonja Hansen. 10 AGORA May 1995 �NEWS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES - Reminder: There are video and cassette tapes available for borrowing from the Human Resources Department. Health and Safety Certification Two members of the Lakehead University Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) recently completed training which enabled them to become designated as Certified Members of theJHSC. Norma Gibson (OPEIU), representing worker members of the committee, and Peter Kerr, representing management members of the committee, attended three weeks of training with the Workers' Health & Safety Centre and the htdustrial Accident Prevention Association respectively. After completion of the training, Norma and Peter submitted a hazard analysis to the Workplace Health and Safety Agency to complete this portion of the certification process. Later this year they will attend sector-specific training, which is anticipated to last approximately one week. • The new designation carries with it both rights and responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act. These include the right to: - investigate reports that dangerous circumstances exist; -jointly order the University to stop dangerous work; -conduct workplace inspections; and - assist in the investigation of a work refusal. Norma and Peter will work together to enhance the internal responsibility system of the University in its mission to provide a safe and healthy environment for work and study. Congratulations! Something Bugging You? Buy5mart#3: Generic drugs helpto significantly reduce drug expenditures. On average, they are priced between 40·50%lowerthan theirbrand name equivalents {Canadian Drug Manufacturers Association). Generic drugs are high quality and just assafe and effective astheirbrand name equivalents. Increased use ofgenericdrugs could save our health plan substantial dollars annually, and still providethe employeethe required medicine. Have you discussedthe use of ageneric substitute with yourphysician and/orphannacist? Frequently Asked Benefits Questions: Call Your EAP 343-4626 For CONFIDENTIAL Help Q. ls there any advantage to being covered underourinsurance plan when my spouse has family coverage where he/she works? A. If the coverage isthe same for both spouses,there is no advantage except in vision care, where you can claim your expenses under both policies. Check your spouse's plan carefully to see if both plans are really necessary. It costs the University $139.09 permonth to pay for family benefits. Q. How do I submit claims for my spouse and children if both my spouse and I havecoverageunderdifferentplans? A. If both you and your spouse have coverage, you must submit your claims to ourinsurance plan, and your spouse must submit his/hers to his/herplan. Claims for your children mustbe submittedfirstunderthe plan ofthe parent with the earlierbirthday in the year, i.e. ifyour birthday is in May and your spouse's is in November, your children's expenses must be submitted under yourplan first, and any expenses not covered canthenbe submittedunderyour spouse's plan. Quote of the Month: There are millions of adults who can't read or count, recent studies claim, and if you don't believe it, take a look at the folks in front of you at the express checkout. HumanResources Telephone Fax number 343-8334 346-7701 11 AGORA May 1995 �CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the campus calendar, please call Frances Harding at the Information Office at 343-8193 or mail your information to Avila Centre. DeadlinefortheJune Agora is June 9, 1995. MAY / JUNE 1ST ANNUAL VISIONS DINNER CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday, June 20 Spring Session-May 1to June 15, 1995 The CNIBandtheAlumniAssociation present aspecial fundraisi ng dinnerfeaturing "The Wit and Witticismof ArthurBlack," atthe Italian Centennial Hall. Tickets are $30. For informationcall 345-3341. Mon.toThurs. Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 8:00amto 10:30pm 8:00amto 5:00pm 11 :0Oamto 11 :30pm 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday May 22 (Victoria Day} the Library will be closed. TEA-'N-TOTS'-FASHION Sunday, June 4 CONVOCATION EVE CELEBRATION Friday, May 26 Alumni, Faculty, Staff&Students are invitedto the annual Convocation Eve Celebration which will be held in The Outpost. 7:00-8:00 pm Complimentary Beef-on-a-Bun 8:00 -8:30 pm Remarks 8:30 - 1:00 Music & Dancing Formore informationcontact Kristine Carey atAlumni Services343-8155. Nanabijou childcare centreis hosting an afternoontea and children's fashion show (for kids aged 1-14 years} on Sunday, June 4at 2:00 pm at the Da Vinci Centre's main hall. (doors open at 1:00 pm}There will be general information relatedto kids.Tickets (in advance):$6 tor adults, $4tor children (at the door} $7for adults $5 forchildren Available from LUSUoffice, Kiddie Kobble,TtheSunglassClub, and Ettabets. CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY WEEK June 12-19 QCONVOCATION D saturday, May 27 Thunder BayCommunity Auditorium Morning Convocation:9:00 am Afternoon Convocation:2:30 pm For more Information Call the Registrarat343-8269 Various activitiesand events will be occurring atworkplacesthroughouttheCity and atthe Children's Festival. An Awards Luncheon recognizing outstanding achievementwill be held on June 15. For more information, Call John Petherickat343-8001. INTERNATIONAL BIOMECHANICS CONFERENCE SCHOOL OF NURSING 30TH ANNIVERSARY The School of Nursing's30thAnniversary Reunion is setforthe May 26-28 weekend. There are anumberof activities planned for Saturday, May 27 culminating in adinner with entertainment atOld FortWilliam. A Sunday brunch on campus has also bee planned. Thedinnerwill cost$30and brunch $11. There is alotof excitement aboutthisweekend and manyformer faculty and alumni will be in attendanc~. Registration packages were sentout m early April. For more information contaci Lori atthe School of Nursing 343-8395. July18-20 Hosted by the School of Kinesiology. The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations,. Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontano. It is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, businesses and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when materlal Is reproduced or quoted. Director of External Relations: Joy Himmelman Co-ordinator, Information and Promotion Services: Katherine Shedden Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Photography: Peter Puna and PR staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski, Nicole Sutherland Printing: LU Print Shop Address correspondence to: Edltor/Agora Information Office, Avila C8ntrs Lakehead University Ollver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 (807) 343-8300 FAX (807) 343-8192 E-mall: Frances.Hardlng@LakeheadU.CA •"' Cu Troja n De v el . ~ Alumni Affai r s sf [ Q) ai · - Q) ~u.f E~ ,, <DO 0~ a:u N ti ~ 1: -• ... (/) (/) 3,U t;O 12 AGORA A GORA itu May 1995 � 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/. 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Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Perspective