73 10 13229 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/5152cc921fe27e4e75798cc97b21c40b.pdf fa987db72686297f9b0d7b773f29467a PDF Text Text Inside: _ l Athletics wrap-up 5 Lakehead becomes 'Wonderstruck' 5 Juried art show - winners all! 11 Open houses for two services THVRDEK BAY, ORTA.KIO VOL. 6 RO. 4 A.YB.IL 1989 Morgentaler visit b rin gs controversy to Lakeh ead Security checks and tension marked the visit of Dr. Henry Morgentaler to Lakehead Unive rsity March 21. People entering the lecture hall were searched and protesters outside voiced their feelings but there were no confrontations. About 400 people paid to hear Morgentaler's speech. Referring to anti-abortionists as "religious fanatics" and a "quasi-fascist group" Morgentaler continued his crusade to legalize abortions. He told listeners about his fight against Canada's abortion law during the past 20 years. The law was struck down last year by the Supreme Court of Canada. The plight of women who died or were maimed from crude "back alley" abortions is what prompted him to provide abortions. He said two basic principles have been upheld in his practice: that procedures be as safe as possible, and that no woman be turned away because of an inability to pay. Morgentaler said his only quarrel with religious groups comes when they try to force their beliefs on others. He said the anti-abortion fanatics are dangerous. "They call themselves right-to-lifers, the n they threaten to kill me," he said. He said the decision to abort is usually made by a woman and her male partner. However, when the male wants the pregnancy and the woman does not, the n it is a woman's right to make the decision alone, he said. Morgen taler said the abortion debate should centre on how long into the pregnancy abortions should be allowed, rather than whether abortions should be permitted. Morgen taler's lecture was sponsored by LUSU as pan of an on-going speakers' program. Park 'n' Shave: Peter Barnett, a 1th-year Physical Education student from Ottawa, took a few mornents to shave in the parking lot before starling his day. He says mom's gift comes in very bandy. Elections Hello new Student Centre, farewell to Roch In last month's elections, students approved the building of a new student centre and elected a new LUSU president. Roch Let0urneau was defeated by Greg / "eckford in the race for president. '---,eckford said he has been active on various LUSU committees and is ready for his term of office. The LUSU executive for 1989-90 is as follows: Corinne Santa, Vice-President· Academics; Adam Miller, Vice-President Communications; Michael Miller, VicePresident External Affairs; and Rob Taniwa, is the Vice-President Finance. Construction on the new Student Centre is expected to begin in the fall To help pay for the centre, next year students will pay a n additional $5 per course, to a maximum ofS25, with another increase the following year. -------------~ ~nglish Immersion for Japanese Students There is a very good chance that 30 - 40 post-secondary students from Japan wilJ be living on the University Campus this summer for an inte nsive 30-day English Immersion program. Chairma n of the Department of Languages, Emil Dolphin, and Director o f Continuing Education, Dan Pakulak, arc finalizing arrangements for a program which includes language development and the opportunity to experience Canadian culture - Northwestern Ontario style. �group, approximate ly 70% we re successful (approximate 140 s tuden ts). Report from The President Black Sturgeon Study Group Dr. Bob Rosehart Response to my caU for interest has been tremendous, and a meeting wiU be set up in late April to plan an orientation trip to Black Sturgeon for the Study Group. Cornwall Campus Boar d Appr oves 1989/90 Operating Budget After extensive consideration by the Financial Planning Committee, the Board of Governo rs approved, on March 23, 1989, the 1989/90 Operating Budget of $40,611,000. This year's budget represents a significant inc rease over the 1988/89 operating budget of approximately $37.7 million. We arc tar• gcting to end the 1988/89 fiscal year with a surplus of $420,000, and the 1989/90 budget will reflect an operating deficit of slightly over $500,000. Overall, Lakehcad's fiscal situation is good at this time due lo the accessibility funding we are lo receive as a result of enrolment increases in the fall o f 1988. Expe nditures this year will include increased numbers of faculty and support staff positions to deal with inc reased demands for service. Future year fund• ing will be largely dependent upon the formula review curre n tly underway by O.C.U.A. Forest/Biol ogy Building After a false start last year and a lender price almost 50% over the approved budget, the Northern Forest/Biology Centre is close to the start of construction. The redesigned project has been successfully tendered a nd is within project cost. Construc tion is expected to start in May on this project. Fate of Supple m e ntals By a close vote (25 to 24), the Senate voted to re tain supplemental examinations for the time being until a complete "system" review can be undertaken by the Senate Academic Commiucc. It is expected that this review will consider all oflhc direct and indirect implications of either a partia l or complete elimination of supple mental examinations at Lakehead University. Last year, only about 40% of those e ligible to write supplemental exams did so and, of this Pagel 1 think that we should congratulate our Cornwall Campus for the positive impact il has had in the local community. l have heard many positive com• mcnts about the music concert events and, as well, the visual arts initiatives targeted for the general public. Studen t Campus Centre WeU, the student referendum was a strong endorsement for this exciting project, and the Board of Governors has now empowered the Campus Development Commiuce to negoti• ate a formal agrement with L.U.S.U., a further step in making the Campus Centre a reality. An architect will be selected jointly with L.U.S.U. for both the Campus Centre project and the Regional Educatio n Centre project. A decision by the Ontario Government on the Regional Education Centre project is expected by the e nd ofApril. Construction of the Student Campus Centre will be delayed if the Regional Education Centre project is not approved. Lakchead University's share of the Regional Education Centre project, which contains classroom, office, and specialized space, is estimated to be approximately $1.5 millio n , an d this funding will come from the recently completed Partners Fund Drive. The Student Centre will, I feel, have a major positive impact on "student life" a t Lakchead University, particularly for the majority of students who live off campus. Residence Constnictlon Update As I write this article, 1 can see roof trusses in the distance and some ply• wood sheeting. Progress, to date, has been excellent, and so has student interest in our new town house type residence. AOOKA City of Thunder Bay Scholarships After several years of reductions, the City of Thunder B· has increased tl. Scholarship Program from 20 to 25 thousand for next year. This program is an important Jack Masters source o f scholarship and bursary funds for our Thunder nay students. The Mayor and Alde rmen should be congratu• lated on the reversal of the negative trends in this program during the past few years. .J 1-'lbour/Management Committee After due consideration, an E.A.P. (l:m• ployee Assistance Program) Commillcc has been set up to develop a program for Lakehcad University. More details in a future article. Letter to the President l lello Dr. Roschart, I hope you are enjoying your life. I re ccivcd you lc llcr sometime ago. It w;i_.,_ very n ice of you to answer my letter. I want to keep in touch with Lakehcad University, beautiful Canada and its lovely people; I really miss you. I had a fantastic time there. I receive the Alumni Associaiton newspaper "Nor'Westcr" which gives me a lot of news. So happy to hear that my prof is now the big boss and one of the energy minister consultants. 1am fine and still working on the platform with the off-shore oil company. During the past two years we have been attacked three times by Iraqi jct fight· crs. The last time, the American Navy attacked us. I was in charge of the pla tform and when I called the Navy to extend time for evacuation, they started shooting and I had to throw myself in the gulf. It took me one and a half hours to get rescued. I survived. I love to hear news from Lakehcad University, Thunder Bay. Please write when you have some free time. Give my best regards to your wife, my other p rofs in Chemical Engineering Depart•mc nt (Dr. Garred, Mr. Fels and Mr Bruley.) Your old student, Gholam 11. Yavary - April1989 �The Lakehead University Act, 1965, was given Royal Assent by ,lf!e Lieutenant Governor of Ontario on June 22, 1965, and rme intoforceonjuly1, 1965. May 1989 toJuly 1990has been Dr. w. G. Tamblyn, designated the period for Silver jubilee celebrations. Four Presidents have served during the 25year bistoryofLakehead University, The first two presidents sha re some memories. I st President of Lakehead University 1965-197'2 lbe first 7 years in the history of Lakehead University were a lime ofchaos, confusion and excitement. It was a period ofla rge increases in student enrolment, rapid proliferation of courses offered , rapid growth in the number of faculty, and a tremendous construction program to accommodate all of the above. In the University's first year, 1964/65, enrolment was 466, faculty numbered 3 r, and the value of all buildings was under $2 million. Ily 1971, enrolme nt had increased to nearly 3,000 students, faculty numbered over 200, and the value of the physical pla nt was over #30 million. Faculty and administration operated under difficult circumstances. Planning of entire new degree and diploma programs was extensive and time consuming. Construction was continuous, but space requirements were always increasing faster than the space available. However, in times of expansion and growth, there is always excitement. Lake head University certainly had some exciting times during this period - some pleasant and some not so pleasant. There was the "fake" professor of Psychology who created both a humorous and a sad situation in the early years of L.U. It was a period of the radical student movement with many protests occurring including a sit-in outside the President's Office. It was a time when an English Lord "broke the ground" for the Centennial Building by detonating dynamite. It was a time full of problems but also a lime o f promise for thousands ofstudents. These promises were happily fulfilled. Dr. Andrew D. Booth, '2nd President of Lakehead University 1972-1978 - My first recollection ofmy time as President ofLakehead Uni.:rsity is one o f surprise. At the time of my appointment I was told that the Institution was in a healthy financial position, this illusion was rapidly dispe lled when Grant lbompson, the then Comptroller, came into my office on my firs t day to ask me what I p roposed to do about the deficit! TI1is proved to be a recurring theme during my whole tenure of office. A second proble m was that ofGraduate studies, an area of special interest to me. Herc my efforts to start Ph.D. programs in areas ofspecial excellence were frustrated by the dead hands o f the Council of Ontario Universities and the older institutions. Their reasons were centred on the notion of "Critical Size", that is to say their belief that good Doc toral work was impossible unless the departmental size was greater than some minimum. This position was and is absurd, my own Ph.D. studies were done in the department ofa Nobe! Prize winner. The total faculty was 6 and the g,aduate student numbers 3! This was a common situation in good European Universities. Despite these frustrations some academic progress was m:it~e and some graduate programs, albeit at the Maste rs level, were created. A final academic memory, o f a more pleasant kind, was the rejection ofa move to Unionize. I was saddened to see that m y successor was not so fortuna te. In a lighte r vein the re was rr ·1e curious e pisode of the weighing of a Dean whe re the Arts faculty decided to evaluate the re newal of its the n Dean by voting with 1 cent pieces whic h were then balanced against each other! April 1989 - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - On the social side my though ts arc more positive. The friendship of many colleagues which continues to th.is day. The support of several Board ofGovernors Chairmen and of hardworking Board executive committees is pleasant to rccoUecL Off-Campus visits to Dryden, Kcnora and Red Lake to encourage students the re were always memorable as were the nume rous occasions when I had the opportunity of speaking to the business community and teache rs of the area. The Symphony under two fine directors - Manuel Suarez and Dwight Bennett • was always a pleasure as were the festivities at LU. 111c Ice Ca.rnival and a 'Casino' night organized by the students come to mind as exceptional events as do Carol singing in the Agora a t Christmas. The annual dinne r held by the Chinese staff and students was a n event to which both my wife and I look back with pleasure. Both of my children graduated at LU and, although I had then retired, I still derive enjoyment from tapes made by my daughter of a splendid satirical review, composed by Evadne Be nson one ofour Nursing Grads. Many o f the Campus 'characters' were parodied and songs included 'The Merchant o f Menace' (for the head ofsecurity) and witty items commemorating the doings o f 'Macilooth' and 'Gorgeous George'. Finally I reflect o n my last convocatio n speech in which I castigated M. Cre tien for fiscal irrespor.sibility, p lus ca c hange... ! - - /\GORA Page 3 �Coaches reflect on first year in new league The athletic program has completed it's first year in the new School o f Physical Education and Athletics. The coaches agree that Lakehead University's athle tes were moderately successful in compe tition. This year marked Lakehead's first year in the Ontario University Athletic Association (OUAA) and the Ontario Women's Intercollegiate Athletic Associatio n (OWIAA). Previously, varsity teams competed in the Great Plains Athletic Confe rence (GPAC). Bruno Colavecchia, me n's basketball coach, expressed some disappointment that the Nor'Westers finished out o f the playo(fs in their first year ofOUAA competition. In spite of this, the team proved to be quite competitive =====--==== and, given an additional year of experience, they will become a force to be reckoned with in the near future, he said. "This is a relative ly young team and everyone is e ligible to come bac k next year, so tha t bo des well for us," Colavecchia said. The season ended on a n upbeat note with the selectio n ofJohn Laplante to the OUAA All-Star Team. The Lo ndon, Ontario native, a fo rmer GPAC All-Star, averaged 16.5 pointspergameandan amazing 63 per cent three-point s hooting accuracy over the course of the year. • Stu J ulius, women's baske tball coach, announced that the Lady Nor' Weste rs finr==--==--==-- - -. ished the season in third place with a record of 8-6. If the exhibition games a r e include d , the Lady Nor'Westers had a record of 14-13. Tris h Hyland e nded he r career on a high note by - -- - -- - - ~ being named to the OWIAA West All-Star Team. Julius has already started recruiting for next year's team. He said recruiting is "difficult because o f the distance from major areas." Locally, Jennifer Tad do, who is gradua ting from Churchill High School has been signed to the team. "She is a qual.ity player," he said. Women's volleyball coach Claude Lapre, who came to Lakehead from Carelton, had high hopes for the team. lie said the Lady Nor'Weste rs Volleyball Team completed their season on a high note but fe ll just short of making the play-offs. Lapre note d that "the team's constant improvement is clear evidence of their commit• ment to training. " He said the te am is young and if e fforts continue in the 1989- 9 0 season, the Lady Nor'Westrj ·should "get a taste o f post-season p·1 and get an opportunity to challenge the OWIAA's top teams. Wrestling coach Francis Clayton announced the Lakehead University Wrestling Team ended their 1988-89 schedule by competing in the CIAU Wrestling Championships. Clayton said Mike Kirlew (95KG) and Nian I.in hart (130Kg), both first-year wrestlers, were the only ones to qualify for the CIAU Championships. Kirlcw and Linhart frnished second and third respectively at the OUAA's with Kirlcw being named an OUM All-Star. Indoor Track and Field went well during the year. Iain Galloway and Ian Mcllwham represented l.akehead at the OUM championships in Toronto. Galloway p laced ninth out o f 20 in t'- , 1 1500m with a time o f 4:02 and tenthJ the 300m with a time of 8:48. Mcllwham placed sixth out o f 12 in the high jump with a jump o f 1.90m. Svend Paulsen, who spoke on behalf o f track coach Jan Newhouse, noted that almost all of the track and field athletes pla n to continue training throughout the su mmer. "Track and field is here to stay at Lakehead University," he said. Lakehead University d ive rs competed in the preliminary round of the OUM c hampionships in Toronto and d id very well. Lakehead placed third with 73 points (2 d ivers). Trevor Palmatie r was voted "diver of the meet." In Npine skiing, LU collected three individual medals and the women's team qualified for the regional finals at the divisio nal finals. The 1988-89 season officially ended April 2, with the Annual Athletic and Awards Banque t at the Red Oak Inn. Cordon Kyle (centre) and Mike Rapino (right) representing Labatt's Canada presentedChairman of the Partner's Campaign, Robert Paterson. o Lakehead University with S5,000, the thirdannual installment oftheir generous pledge of 125,000 over 5 years. Pa g e 4 - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -- - AOORA - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - April 1989 �Innovation North assists local business with development of national franchise lt's a great little success story about two nard-working business people with a great product and the desire to turn their "sweat equity" into a marketable idea. Ted and Bernice Cottingham are the owners/partners of Showerwall Industries, a sole proprietorship that has offered specialized renovations since 1987. Their Thunder Bay business was designing and installingseamless one-piece bathtub enclosures using a unique processing technique involving a laminate bender. 'The husband and wife team knew there was a big demand for their product and the knowledge they possessed about running the operation. The Cottinghams took their idea to Innovation North, who quickly put them in touch with design engineers under the National Research Council's IRAP program. Next, the market-ready franchise package was developed with consultants from Innovation North and the Ministry of lndustsry, Trade and Technology. Rainbow Refinishing is the model franchise. Showerwall Industries will centralize operations and provide support to franchisees from Thunder Bay, which presently Richard Pohler, Development Officer with the Thunder Bay EconomicDevelop. ment Corporation, presentsed a plaque to Ted and Bernice Cottingham on March 3 at the official launch oftheir franchise operation. MPP Lyn McLeod (right) brought greetings from the Province and assisted with the ribboncutting. includes the product test site and training ship in franchise operations will be centre. The goa.l of Showerwall Indusemphasized by offering a systematic tries is to sell 21 franchises in the first training package. three years. Consistent quality workman- Annual juried art show is crowd pleaser at TBAG The Lakehead University Juried Student Exhibition got underway March 16 as awards were presented for selected works in the exhibition. 'Ille exhibit remained at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery until April 2. All award-winning pieces, except two, were selected by a jury offour from outside the Lakehead University communHy. Jurors were Joanne Danford, Curator of the Art Gallery, Tim Alexander, a well-known local ceramist, Lori Gilbert ofDefinitely Superior and Lorna Shaffer, a lso a local artist. The winners of the two Painted Turtle Awards were selected by Ruth McKenzie, the owner of the Thunder Bay art supply shop. The awards and winners: Framing E.xperlence Award ($50) •· Judy Ward, Who's that Girl, print; Painted Turtle Award ($50) •· Kahru Latt, Old Cutover, painting; Painted Turtle Award ($50) •· Debra McEachern, Incitamentum, print; Framing Post Award ($50) •• E. Ilond, Flight , print; Dean's Award, Sculpture/Three-dimensional ($75) •• Shelley Crawford, Untitled, clay sculputre; Dean's Award, Ceramlcs ($75) •· Mark Newman, Spout of Gothic Teapot, clay; 1'' ean 'sAward, Prints ($75) •• Re nate Grinfelds, Declining '' •✓oman, print; Dean's Award, Drawing ($75) • Seated Male Nude, drawing; April 1989 Michael Kowbuz, shown above with Deanjobn Whitfield Dean's Award, Painting ($75) •· Michael Kowbuz, Still Life with Hat and Teeth, painting; LUSU Award ($150) .• Debra McEachem, Untitled, clay sculpture; Henderson Associates Award ($250) •• Vivian Michon, Brian, painting; Munro Family Award ($450) •· Nanc y Bjorgo, Yellow Sweater, print; Abitibi Price Purchase Award ($500) •· Debra McEachcm, Interior Viewer, painting. McEachern's Abitibi Price winning painting is now part of the company's permanent collection. - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - AgorA Page 6 �Visitors on campus Lakehead University becomes 'Wonderstruck' when CBC comes to towr...,,1 Ilob McDonald, host of CBC Television's "Wonderstruck.", spent a day at Lakehead University filming several science episodes. The morning was spent with Steve Goldstein and his friendly rats and somewhat less cooperative Archer fish . The filming crew spent the afternoon on the frozen banks of Lake Tamblyn preparing a segment on the insulative properties of snow. It took four students from the School of Outdoor Recreation a few hours to build the quinzhee (an Athapaskan Indian word). McDonald will likely explain to his loyal science fans how the snow dome can provide shelter and protection during the coldest winter conditions. Due to the CBC strike, it is not known when the segments will be shown. Wonderstruck is aired locally on Saturdays at 12:30 pm. Now you see us ... ... Now you don't. The quinzheefinally caves in after Bob MacDonald (back, right in photo at left) and Outdoor Recreation students stand on the snow hut's roof ) Lakehead artists around town Aside from the Annual Juried Art Show at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, the Visual Arts Department has been active off-campus in other ways. On March 29, David Aurandt and Mark Nisenholt gave a talk and tour at the Art Gallery entitle d "Breaking Down the Mystery in Contemporary Art." 'They addressed post-modern issues relating to Ou Est Le Fragrnent, an exibition of contemporary Quebec art being displayed at the 1hunder Bay Art Gallery. Aurandt is an Assistant Professor of Visual Arts at Lakehead and Niscnholt is an Assistant Professor and Chairman of the Visual Arts Department. On March 21 artist Regina Granne give a slide lecture at the Art Gallery on her work. Granne has been visiting LU to meet with and critique the work of senior art students. Page 6 Finnishfriendships: Dr. David Kemp (left) ofJ,akehead's Geography Department, was host to Dr. Olavi Heikkinen (right) a geography professorfrom the Universi'"'I of Oulu in Finland. Heikkinen spent three weeks at Lakehead as part of ._ exchange agreement signed last year between LU and various universities in Finland. AGORA - - -- - - -- - -- - - - - - April 1989 �Papers/ Publications & Special Projects Geoffrey R. Weller, VicePreside nt (Academic) has had the following manuscripts published: "Accountability in Canadian Intellige nce Services," International Journal of Intelligence and Counte1in telligence, Vol. 2, No. 3, (Fall 1988), pp415441; "Health Care Delivery in Northern J-Iinterlands: Canada, Scandinavia and the United States" in J orn Carlsen and Bengt Strcijffert (eds), Canada and the Nordic Count1ies, Lund: Lund University Press, 1988, pp 343-364; '"Inc Role of Unive rsities in the Development of the Canadian Nonh" in T. Craig (ed.), What Can We Do For Our Countires? The Cont1ibution of Weighting around? Just after their weigh-in, and prior to eating their pledge forms, the smiling men photographed below, vowed to lose 47 pounds (collectively, of course) by June 3, 1989. Lakehead University is participating in Pounds for Heart, a fund-raising campaign for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Anyone wishing to participate can drop by the Health Services office, weigh-in and pick up a sponsor sheet. Come on Lakehead, each pound we lose will raise funds for Heart and Stroke research and make us he althier. Follow the example of soon-to-be Lightweights John Russell, Rob Rosehart, Norm LaVoie and Clyde Tuy!. Jessie Sutherland, RN, will be on hand to cheer you on and provide moral support - and the scales! C Universities to National Development, London: Association of Commonwealth Universities, 1988, pp 5961. (with Dr. RG. Rosehart). Dr. Frederick M. Holmes presented a paper titled "The Reader as Discoverer in David Lodge's Small World" at the Tenth Anniversary Conference of the International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 15, 1989. Appointments Dr. W.T. Melnyk has, by Order in Counc il 159/89, been appointed as a member of the Board of Examiners in Psychology for the period effectiveJ an. 12, 1989 to and includingJan.11 , 1992. Board of Gov.'s reappointments At the March 14, 1989 meeting of the Board of Governors' Executive Commitee: the following reappointments were approved: •• Dr. J. G. Locker as Director of the School of Engineering for a threeyear period fromJuly 1, 1989 to June 30, 1992; •• Dr. J.E. Mollo as Chairman of the Department of Anthropology for a two-year period from July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1991; .• Dr. R Ruiperez as Chairman of the Department of Sociology for a three-year period from July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1992. Science student seeks PhD at MIT A 22-year-old Lakehead University student is on her way to M.I.T. and a PhD. Patti Christie, who is studying biology and chemistry for a double honours degree, is very excited about attending the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology. Christie had to decide between M.I.T. and the UniversityofMichigan. How-ever, M.I.T. was chosen because it offered her a chance to go directly into a PhD program and work with Dr. William Orme-Johnson, whose work she has admired. " If you've got a PhD from M.I.T. you written your ticket o u t," Christie said. She hopes to go on to teach and do research at the university level, "preferably in Canada or overseas." To he lp fund her education, Christie has been granted a scholarship. Under the terms of the award she must do four hours of tutorial per week or six hours of laboratory work per week. The award is worth about $25,000 US, which will cover basic needs. While some people may feel nervous at the thought of leaving everything that is familiar to them, Christie confident that all will work out. This will be he r second time living far from home. At the age of 17 she went to work in Switzerland for a year. P Varsity's Nor'Wester logo to Retire? The rumor mill on campus has it that the Nor'Wester, long-time logo of our athle tes, may be rcitred in favor of a new logo or image. Any comments or suggestions would be most appreciated and can be passed o n to Clyde Tuy! at 3438601 before the e nd of April. April 1989 - -- - - - -- -- -- - -- - AOORA Fage 7 �Faces on Campus ...____ _ _s_ e_li_n_a_K_a_k_e_k_a_g_u_m_ic_k_ _ _ ___.l I...._ _ _ _ _ _s_r_a_d_K_u_s_h_ _ _ _ _ _ _l Selina Kakekagumick is the new face in Native Student Support Services. She comes to us from the Native Employment Opportunities Program (NEOP) where she was a secretary/bookkeeper. Selina, who is originally form Sandy Lake, has been in Thunder Bay for five years. She took business courses at Confederation College and worked in Timmins as a secretary/bookkeeper before settling in Thunder Bay. Selina enjoys the more relaxed pace L--- - - - -- - - - ' at Lakehead after the hectic pace a t NEOP. She also enjoys working with computers. She plans to take courses to improve he r computer skills. Although she considers her future to be full of possibilities, she hopes computers will play a major part in that future. Brad Rush comes to us fror five-year stay in Calgary. He holcls two positions at the University: he is Program Development Officer at the Centre of Entrepreneurship and is anAssistant Professor ofEntreprencurial St udies in the School of Business Administration. Brad's area of research is the development of growing, ownermanaged firms. He has held managerial and administrative positions in seven countries and re~ ==~ ~==:..=:...:::J ceivcd his MBA from Otago University in New Zealand. In fact, he has lived outside the country for a total ofabout 17 years. Brad admits that he does not have much free time at present. He is working to complete his PhD in Entrepreneurship from the University of Calgary. Are you new to Lakehead University? We want to hear from you. Is there someone new in your department? Give us a call and let us know. We would like to introduce newcomers to the university community. We would also like to let people know when someone has c hanged departments. Don't be shy; give the Agora a call at 8300 or 8631 and tell everyone Who's New. Who? Fa ge8 Want to advertise? How do you get information on the video monitors or the signs outside? It's easy and it's free but two different departments are responsible for these university services. To advertise on the inside monitors or on the e lectronic bill board outside student services send a memo with your information to John Bonofiglio c/oAudio Visual (8020). John says give as much advance notice as possible. To get your information on the outside signs, send your request to Campus Development or call 8208. We managed to stump a few people last month with photographs of Marg Page and Dave Parsons. Can you figure out who is who in this puzzle? Look closely and sec ifyou can equate these p ictures AOORA - - - - -- - -- - - -- - - - April 1989 �Research News 'ROM TtlEOrrlCE Or GRADUATE STUDIES Arm RESEAR CH Research Officer: Trish McGowan NSERC RESEARCH AWARDS The rec ipients of research grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada for 1989/90 have been announced. Lakehead faculty cominue their strong showing in obtaining operating grants despite increasing competition for limited federal funds. A tota.l of S691, 738 was received by 40 faculty members. The value of the average award inc reased slightly over last year. In addition to operating grants, Lakehead receives NSERC funding in other categories. The Forestry Transition Grant ($80,680) held by six investigators (Knowles, Parker, Pulkki, Carmean, Tanz, Yang), supports research on the en,cement of jack pine resources in ,them Ontario. A Univers ity Development Research Grant ($10,000) is held by Dr. D. Eigcnbrod in the School o f Engineering. An NSERC Strategic Grant ($38,600) was awarded to Dr. I. Nirdosh (Chemical Engineering). Dr. D. Holah (Chemistry) currently holds a Senior Industrial Fellowship ($11,520). Dr. B. Kronberg (Geology) continues her appointment as an NSERC University Research Fellow ($17, 156). The successful candidates and research topics in this year's operatinggrants competition include: t Biology Dr. R. Freitag - Systematics and evolutionary biology of tiger bee tles. Dr. P. Knowles - Genetic substructuring in black spruce and sugar maple stands. Dr. M. Lankester - The biology o f pathogenic helminths of game animals. Dr. P. Lee -Life history strategics of wild rice. De. A. Macdonald - Vegetative and re·r ductive development in the l3etu• \~_..:ae. Dr. L. Malek - Protein degradation in seeds. April 1989 Dr. W. Momot - Effect ofexploitation on the self-regulatory dynamics of a crayfish population. Dr. J. Ryder - Breeding ecology and behaviour of Colonial nesting birds. Dr. W. Parker - Population difTerentiation and focal point seed zones of North American conifers. Chemistry Geography Dr. A. Hughes (with Dr. D. Holah) - Reactions of transition metal salts and complexes with hydrobo ra te and o the r reducing agents. Dr. H. Rasid - Morphologic instability of flood-control channels. Dr. N. Weir - Photochemistry of polymers. Dr. G. Borradaile • Rock deformation: field and laboratory studies. Dr. P. Fralick - Paleogcographical interpretation of Archaen sedimentary sequences in Northwestern Ontario. Dr. B. Kronberg• Geosphere interactions. Dr. R. Mitchell - Pe trology and geochemistry of alkaline rocks. Dr. R. G. Platt - Petrogenetic studies of alkaline magmas. Engineering De. D. Barry - The reliability of present generation electronic components. Dr. S. Easa. traffic management in port terminals. Dr. K.D. Elgenbrod -Arching in soil around large span steel c ulverts. Dr. D. Barry Dr. M. • Khan · Adaptive forward e rror control coding for land mobile radio system. De. J. Kiszka - Expert systems technology for realtime process control: The pulp and paper industry, computers, and controls of the pulp and paper industry. Dr. P. M. U -Ae rodynamic structure of swirl flow and its applications. Dr. S. Mirza - Probability-based strength criteria for steel-concrete composite columns. Dr. K. Natarajan - Aspects of discrete time periodic control systems. Dr. I. Nirdosh - Removal of 230Th from process solutions o f acid-leach uranium mills. Dr. U.S. Panu -Applications of pattern recognition theory to a stochastic study of daily streamllow time series. Dr. V. R. Puttagunta - Viscosity correlation for heavy oils and bitumens using simple characte rizatio n measurements. Dr. H. Saliba - Simplified approach to the free vibration analysis of thin plates with straight edges; classical and discontinuous boundaries. De. A. Sedov - Ultrasonic transducer and naw modelling for NOE applications. Dr. B. Singh - A numerical and experimental investigation of jct pie rcing of oil sands. t\GORt\ Forestry Geology Mathematics Dr. W. Allaway - The umbra! algebras and their application to orthogonal polynomials. Dr. M. Benson - Parallel iterative methods. Dr. R. A. Day - Pure and applied aspects of lattice theory. Dr. C. Kent- Prooftechniquesin computer science. Dr. S. Nalmpally • Proximity approach to hypertopologies. Dr.J. Whitfield - Geometry and nonlinear analysis of Banac h spaces. Physics Dr. M. Hawton - Dielectric studies of phospholipid phase transitions and semiconduc tor/metal contacts. Hr. V. Paranjape Dr. W. Keeler • Optical and impedance investigations of semiconductors, high Tc superconductors and lyotropic liquid crystals. Dr. V. Paranjape Research in solid state physics. { Research NL>ivs continued on page 10} Pa ge 9 �... More Research News GRANTS AND CONTRACTS AWARDED Dr Witold Jankowski (Economics) was awarded a contract by Transport Canada to conduct a study of the economic impact of the Thunder Bay Airport on the city and the surrounding region. 1be study will provide a measure of the economic activity generated by the Thunder Bay Airport and will forecast anticipated changes over the next ten years. Dr. Marcel Bouffard (Physical Edu- cation) has been awarded a research grant by the Ontario Mental Health Foundation for a project entitled "The Effect of General and Specific Strategies upon Printing Performance of Mentally Handi• capped Children". Dr. Bouffard and his research associates, Dr. Peter Crocker and Professer Janice Causgrove, plan to teach mentally handicapped children general and specific problem-solving strategies that can be applied to motor tasks, in the hope that improved motor skills will improve their functioning in school and on the playground, where social acceptance and tolerance a re frequently based on motor competence. Work is progressing very well on Dr. Gary Murchison's (Forestry) Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources contract to develop alternative field sampling designs for growth and yie ld data collection using a TRIM syste m. Phases III and N of the project recently have been approved. These phases involve the application of the TRIM plot data base developed in Phase I and ll for mature jack p ine stands to immature jack pine stands (Phase III), and to mature and immature black spruce stand (Phase IV). Dr. Joe Stewart (Anthropology) has been awarded an Ontario I leritage Foundation grant for his research project entitled "Analysis of Terminal Woodland Materials, with e mphasis o n Ddjm-3". Dr. Stewart will use the grant to analyze existing archaeological materials whic_h have been recovered from the Patricia Kozak Site, near the eastern end of the Shcbandowan Lakes. CENTRE FOR NORTHERN STUDIES 1989 Faculty Research Grants {continued from page 9} Or. Will Carmean (Forestry), "Site Quality Evaluation for Jack Pine in Northern Ontario." Dr. Anita Chen (Sociology), "Recruitme nt to Nursing Profession in Northweste rn Ontario." Dr_ Harold Cumming (Forestry), "Effectiveness of Ontario Guidelines for Protecting Nest Sites of Bald Eagles." Professors Uz Diem and Linda McKay (Nursing), "Identifying Health Promoting and Risk Taking Behaviour in Middle Adolescent Females in Northwestern Ontario". Dr. Dieter Eigenbrod (Engineering), "Longterm Creep Movements of Embankments on Soft Sens itive Clays in North Western Ontario." Dr. David Kemp (Geography), "The Climate of Northern Ontario." Ors. Barbara Kronberg (Geology) and Lada Malek (Biology), "Tree Seedling Fertilization with Crushed Rock and Nutrient Enric hed Rock Slags (A Greenhouse Study)." Ors. Walter Momot (Biology), Brian Phillips (Geography), Phil Fralick (Geology) and Barbara Kronberg (Geology), "Zoogeography of Freshwater Fishes in the Sibley Peninsula, in Relation to the Events of Dcglaciation Since the Marquette Readvance (10,000 B.P.), and the Potential Implications for Management of Aquatic Resources.'' Ors. Connie Nelson (Social Work) and Bruce Minore (Sociology), "Some- day Country: Studies of Empowerment in Northern Communities." Ors. Brian Phillips and Brian Lorch (Geography), "A Socio-Economic Atlas of North Western Ontario." Or. Harun Rasid (Geography), "Ef- fects of Hydropower Operations on Streamflow Regime in North Weste rn Ontario." Dr. Jim Stafford (Sociology), "The History of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union." L - ~~-==~ Dr.Jim Stafford Professor Patricia Vervoort (Visual 1989-90 Northern Scientific Training Program Grants - The Northern Scientific Trainjng Program provides travel, food and lodging expenses for students at the senior undergraduate and graduate level to obta in experience in northern research. Our Northern Studies Committee re• ceived an $8000 grant from the Program, and has awarded it to the following student projects: S.F. Clarke (Biology), "Staging Habitats ofMigratory Birds in Northern Manitoba." R. Foster (Biology), "Spring Ecology in Ring Seals in Manitoba's Coastal Waters." H. Lavertu (Social Work), "Development of a Counselling Program in a Remote School." B. Paleczny (Soc ial Work), "Development of a Nutrition Program in an Isolated School." FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES The University Research Incentive Fund J The purpose of the University Research Incentive Fund (URIF) is to encourage universities and the private sector to enter into co-operative research ventures with each other. 1be program will match, dollar for dollar, e~gible investment by the private sector m university-based contract research. Program funds will be given to the university and may be applied directly to the costs of the project o r used to expand its scope. Eligible projects include basic or applied research and preliminary or feasibility studies in areas of pote ntial economic benefit to the province. The re are three applicatio n deadlines per year; the next is: May 31, 1989. DAILY FOREIGN TELEVISION NEWS Mexico, Madrid, Warsaw, Tokyo, Dr. Paul Watts, Director of the Centre Arts), "C. D. Howe as Engineer for the CaLondon, Moscow, Rome, for Northern Studies, has announced the nadian Board of Grain Commissioners in Je rusalem, Teheran, Paris. research grants which will be supported Thunder Bay: 1913-1916." 882011 this year by the Centre. 1be 1989 Fac ulty 9AM • 5 PM Research Grants have been awarded to EVERYONE WELCOME the following faculty for their research projects: - - -- - - - -- -- - -- - April 19 89 Page 10 - - - -- - - - -- -- - -- - - - AOOKA �Open Houses introduce services to University community Two open houses were to mark the move of two services to larger quarters. The Learning Assistance Centre and Native Students Support Services have taken up residence in the Tunnel, near the Matchbox. The Leaming Assistance Centre, which opened last September, offers tutoring services, mainly in the areas of mathematics and English. There is also a peer tutoring program in which students who are doing weU in a subject work with those who need help. The Centre also helps students with special n eeds, such as hearing or visually impaired students. The Native Students Support Services has been operating for about two years. The Centre fulfills many functions for the Native community at Lakehead University. The Centre acts as a meeting place where students can drop-in or attend scheduled workshops. Students receive social, academic, cultural and educational support and information from Native Students Support Services. Top,from left to right, Coordinator ofth Learning Assistance Centre: Geraldine White, Tutor Carey Mossop and Secretary/receptionist Dawn Kucber. Photo bouom, left to right: part ofthe team att Natiue Support Services: Beverly Sabourin, Coordinator, Walter Lin• klater, Cultural leader and bead ofthe Sweet Crass Ceremony, Joy Lawson, Director of Student Services and Peggy Smith. John Russell, Director of Community Relations, receives a chequefor SJ ,000 from Dorothy Cattani, Sales Representativefrom Xerox Canada Inc. who reinstituted a scholarship program al Lakehead University. The 1989-90 scholarship recipient was Dennis G. Morson. ( "Ask Dr. Weir" is unavailable th.is month, but will return next month. You are invited to send your science questions to Dr. Weir in care of the Chemistry Department. April 1989 /\GORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 11 �Campus Calendar FRIDAY,21 To include your Departme nt's e ve nt o r activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Flo Sherre n at 8300 or mail your information to SN 1002. Deadline for the May Agora is April 19, 1989. MEETING Alumni Board 7:30 pm little Dining Room MONDAY, 24 MEETING Senate 9:30 am Senate Chambers April MONDAY, 3 Final date for la te registration in Spring term Distance Education courses ~ ~ ~~ .·,_' .~: SEMINAR, ~ I\ r ,"-I CONCERT Felicia Urbanski - Music for violin, clarinet & piano Cornwall School 1006 7:30 pm FREE ADMISSION SUNDAY,14 TUESDAY 25 The Myste; of MIDI (Musical, Instrume nt, Digital, Interface) Thunde r Bay Chamber Players Music for winds & piano 7:30 pm - Cornwall 1006 Adults $10 Students S5 9:00am Cornwall 2005 TUESDAY, 4 FREE ADMISSION CONCERT Penny Clarke - Flute May Elizabeth GanJatsos - Virginal Cornwall School Recital Hall cs 1006 MONDAY, 1 FREE ADMISSION Final date for submission o f all marks/ grades for courses, projects, theses, and practica sche duled over the full year or in the second te rm • due 4:30 pm THURSDAY, 6 SEMINAR Stress Control and Self Improvement Seminar Leader: Mr. Walte r Martin, MA LIBRARY HOURS Psychology Department St. Joseph's Hospital Conference & Seminar Centre 7:00 - 10:00 pm; $30.00/pcrson Effective: March 13 lO April 24 WEDNESDAY, 13 "Chlld & Famlly Facing Death" Seminar Le ader: Ms Unda McKay, BScN., MN, RN. Asst. Prof. School of Nursing, LU Clinic Nurse Specialist - Pediatric Oncology Conference and Seminar Centre 7:00 - 8:30 pm Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 11:30 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 11:30 pm Sunday: 11:00am - 11:30 pm MONDAY, 17 J Agorl\ The AGORA is produced by the Informario _ Office, Department of Community Relations, Lakehcad University, Thunder Day, Ontario. It is published monthly (cxcepr August), and isdisrributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced vr quoted. Director of Community Relations: John Russell, Edicor: Katherine Shedden Assistant: Maureen Martin Calendar: Flo Sherren Photography: Peter Puna Graphics: Den Kaminski, Debby Tew ~rinting: Rainbow Address correspondence Lo: Editor/ Agora Information Office SN1002 Lakehcad University Oliver Road, ·niunder Day, Ontario, P7D 5El (807) 343-863 I or 343-6300 FREE ADMISSION CONCERT Lakehead University Vocal - • Ensemble • Spring Concert: Music from Vie nna St. Paul's United Church 8:00 pm Advance S5.00 - At Door $7.00 FRIDAY,12 celebrating our Silver Jubilee -VJ VJ VJ ... co u:: u � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine April 1989 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article announcing the new Student Centre, a report from the President, and an article on Dr. Henry Morgentaler giving a lecture on campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989-04 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. Henry Morgentaler Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective Student Centre https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/bdfa5b109a7c0364959184e292a0fe73.pdf a9bcf98fb2b53e9e662707afde79a185 PDF Text Text A NEWSLETTER FoR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Lakehead Team is # I in Marketing The preliminary round in November involved the preparation of case studies in Accounting, Finance, Labour Arbitration, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Policy. The top six universities in each discipline area were selected to ~ompete in the final round. This year, four teams from Lakehead's Faculty of Business were successful in moving on to the finals. "Given the quality and number of universities competing in the preliminary round, it was a real achievement to have a team selected to attend the finals," said Derek Hassay, assistant professor of Business Administration and Lakehead's ICBC faculty advisor. "By placing in the top six of universities in the preliminary round, it enabled us to send a debating team as well." The final competition required student teams to prepare case studies in which they were given five hours to complete their analysis and prepare Aaron Grant, Derek Hassay and Jennifer Koiranen a formal presentation. Inside CFI Awards ... 3 Distinguished Instructor Award .. .4 HSSFC Report by Livia Di Matteo ...9 Celebrating Gerontology ... 10 The Marketing Team of Aaron Grant and Jennifer Koiranen, representing Lakehead University, placed first in the final round of the Marketing component of the 1999 Intercollegiate Business Competition held at Queen's University on January 16-17, 1999. In the process, Lakehead trumped teams from the University of Calgary (2nd), and Queen's (3rd). The complete Lakehead team also won the President's Cup, an award given annually by the event organizers to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of the competition. ICBC is a national competition, sponsored by Queen's University, celebrating its 21st anniversary this year. Twenty-three business schools across Canada, from Memorial to UBC, competed in the preliminary and final rounds of competition. -- Denise Bruley, Communications Officer See the best in varsity women's basketball when Lakehead University hosts the CIAU National Women's Basketball Championship March 11-13, 1999. Ticket prices are listed on page 12. �-----------------. ;W«••;■; . - 1 - - - -- - - -- - - - - - -- enhancement from several sources including ATOP, a potential student technology fee and a capital request for an Advanced Technology Centre on campus. Our deficiencies in the number of work stations available, quality of hardware and software and facilities are all too apparent. From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert As demonstrated elsewhere in this issue of the Agora, there are many "good news" stories at Lakehead. The success of the Business students at the Queen's University competition and of our researchers in securing CFI funding are examples of a number of positive circumstances at the University. Meetings with Health Canada Minister Allan Rock, Education and Training Minister David Johnson and a delegation from Northern Development and Mines (Feb. 16) are signs of our efforts to further the development of the University's potential. We continue to seek support for technological Lakehead to Publish an Annual Report by Jennifer Willianen Analysis and Communications Assistant This September, Lakehead University will distribute an Annual Report highlighting significant accomplishments that have occurred during the 1998-99 academic year. The report will be a colour publication and will be mailed to approximately 5,000 people across Canada and around the world including selected alumni, friends and donors; media; businesses and industry; government; aboriginal organizations, and schools, colleges and universities. The project is being coordinated by Frances Harding, publications officer with the Office of Communications. "In a memo issued to selected staff and faculty in early January, I asked them to reflect on the significant accomplishments that have occurred in the last 12 months and to submit a report to the Office of Communications by mid February." Once these reports have been studied, the Office of Communications, working with an advisory committee, will be in a position to decide which areas and activities of campus life may be highlighted and what kind of further consultation with deans, directors, faculty, staff, and students may be necessary. "To my knowledge Lakehead University has never published this kind of annual report before," says Harding, "and I expect we will learn a great deal this year about gathering information and coordinating such a comprehensive publication." The advisory committee for this year's Annual Report is comprised of Dr. Fred Gilbert, president; Kerrie-Lee Clarke, director of institutional analysis; Denise Bruley, communications officer; and Laurie Hill, development officer. The Office of Commuf}ications is now compiling a mailing list for the Annual Report. If you have suggestions as to individual or company names to add to the list, please contact Frances Harding at 343-8193. Lakehead University- February, 1999 2 The issue of tuition fee increase for 1999-2000 has been in the press. In the interest of clarifying the proposal going to the Board of Governors, the following information is provided: -- the intent was to provide, to the maximum extent possible, a reduction from the 10% increase already approved for the next academic year; -- the competitive market position of Lakehead was reviewed on a program and sector basis to hold increases where we were above average and raise tuition more in areas where we were substantially below the provincial average; -- reducing tuition fees to an average of 7.6% overall would effect a $400,000 decrease in revenue to the University, anything lower would potentially jeopardize elimination of the deficit in 2000-2001 as required by the Board of Governors; and -- the intent of the proposal is to reduce the increase for the majority of our students, have a higher percentage increase only in those areas where we were well below provincial average and yet maintain a differential fee that would remain below the likely provincial average in 1999. No one likes to see continued increases in tuition fees but the University is acting in a fiscally responsible manner while trying to minimize the impact on individual students. Consideration is being given to providing financial support from the bursary monies generated by the 30% portion of the new increase to all students who qualify for OSAP funding. Currently we are looking at an award that would be applied to tuition to help offset a part of the increase. �-.s•••••z---------------- 9 Lakehead University Receives $2.96 Million For World-Class Research Innovation by Denise Bruley, Communications Officer Awarded January, 1999: The Development of Lakehead University's Paleo-DNA Laboratory Research Team: Dr. El Molto and Dr. Ryan Parr Lakehead Engineering Research Centre Research Team: Dr. K. Dieter Eigenbrod, Dr. Kefu Liu, Dr. Meilan Liu, Dr. S. Ali Mirza, Dr. Greg Naterer Expansion of Lakehead University's Pulp and Paper Facilities Research Team: Dr Allan Gilbert, Dr. Geoffrey Hill, Dr. Krishnamoorthy Natarajan Field Research Laboratory in Conservation Ecology (FRL) Researcher: Dr. Douglas Morris Computerized Environmental Simulation System New Opportunities Grant: Dr. Qing-Lai Dang Awarded October, 1998: Renewal of Lakehead University's Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Facility Research Team: Dr. Jeffrey Banks, Dr. Christine Gottardo, Dr. Geoffrey Hill, Dr. David Holah, Dr. Stephen Kinrade, Dr. Neil Weir Renewal of Lakehead University's Scanning Electron Microscope Facilities Research Team: Dr. Graham Borradaile, Dr. Geoffrey Hill, Dr. Stephen Kissin, Dr. Roger Mitchell, Dr. K.C. Yang Atomic Resolution Surface Facility New Opportunities Grant: Dr. Mark Gallagher Numerical and Experimental Studies of Industrial and Environmental Flows with Phase Change New Opportunities Grant: Dr. Greg Naterer Coherence in Semiconductor Nanostructures / Long-Haul Fibre-Optic Communications New Opportunities Grant: Dr. Marc Dignam Lakehead University- February, 1999 3 Lakehead has received a number of significant awards from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to help strengthen the University's capability for world class research and technology development. The value of CFI support for these Lakehead University awards is $1 .3 million. With the partner support, this equates to a total investment of $2.96 million in new money for research at Lakehead. The CFI is an independent, not-forprofit corporation established in May, 1997, with a contribution of $800 million from the Government of Canada. The Foundation's mandate is to invest in infrastructure for research and development in Canadian universities, colleges, hospitals, and other not-for-profit research institutions. The CFl's investments are made in partnership with the private and voluntary sectors, as well as with all levels of government. Through these partnerships, the CFI has the potential to trigger about $2 billion in investment in research infrastructure. All projects are funded according to a formula where the CFI supports 40 percent of the costs, while industry partners from the public, private and voluntary sectors support the remaining 60 percent. Included in Lakehead University's partners were Kennecot Inc., Foxboro Canada Ltd., the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, Manitoba Hydro, Fisher Scientific Ltd., and the Ontario Research and Development Challenge Fund. "This is the type of partnership that will become the norm for most future research endeavours. It also speaks well of Lakehead's current strength and developing capacity in research and development activities," says Lakehead University President Dr. Fred Gilbert. �-----------------;•••-•;---1----------- -----Fedderson Receives Distinguished Instructor Award by Jennifer Willianen, Analysis and Communications Assistant uFor me, Kim Fedderson has always set a standard of what a truly outstanding teacher can be, and I have strived to live up to that standard in my own way .... Every department needs that kind of teacher. Every student needs that kind of teacher. Every university needs that kind of teacher." -- Dr. Jeanette Lynes, Associate Professor of English and Recipient of the 1997 Distinguished Instructor Award For the second year in a row, Lakehead's highest award for teaching and learning has been awarded to a professor in the Department of English. Dr. Kim Fedderson, associate professor and chair of the Department of English, came to Lakehead in 1990 from Seneca College in Toronto where he had spent nine years working as a teaching master, program co-ordinator and academic chair. He has contributed to the academic community i~ Thunder Bay in a variety of ways -- improving student writing being one of his chief interests. Over the years, Fedderson has been instrumental in encouraging instructors to integrate writing into their curricula so that their courses complement student needs and reflect academic excellence. As well, he has championed a university-wide Writing Across the Curriculum r,NAC) initiative that includes the establishment of a Writing Centre at Lakehead. He strongly feels that "recognition of Lakehead as a school which graduates strong writers is a realistic goal." In 1994, Fedderson coauthored A Case for Writing: A Business Writing Casebook, with his colleague Professor David Parsons. He has also written several refereed articles on rhetoric, supervised master's students, delivered many conference papers and contributed to a host of other publications. Fedderson's impact upon students is outstanding. In a letter supporting his nomination for the 1998 Distinguished Instructor Award, a group of first-year students stated: 'With his quick wit, enthusiasm and professionalism, Dr. Fedderson is a professor par excellence ... No one ever watches the clock in his class. His classes are far too inspiring and interesting and over too quickly ... He gives first-year students the opportunity and welcoming confidence to get involved not only in classroom activities but in greater academic endeavours as well." Kim Fedderson's innovative teaching methods include the use of Internet tools such as distribution lists and Usenet groups to spark further learning and discussion. Dr. Fedderson is a true believer in empowerment through writing. He completed his PhD at York University in 1985 specializing in Renaissance and Reformation Literature and Linguistics and Stylistics. (His doctoral dissertation was entitled The Rhetoric of the Elizabethan Sermon.) In 1993, he was one of four professors to receive a Lakehead University Contribution to Teaching Award. During the 1994-95 academic year, Kim and his wife Anne and their two children moved to Japan whe.re he taught English composition and conversation at Gifu University for Education and Foreign Languages. From 1995 to 1997, he served as an executive member of the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA), and from 1993 to 1995, he was a member of the negotiating committee of the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA). Lakehead University- February, 1999 4 Dr. Kim Fedderson Department of English The Distinguished Instructor Award is given annually to a Lakehead University teacher who has made a distinguished contribution to teaching. All faculty members (full-time and sessionals) are eligible to participate except for members currently on the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning. Written criteria is available by contacting Patti Merriman at 343-8207. May 31, 1999 is the deadline for submitting nominations for the 1999award. �Lakehead University Parents' Newsletter Winter 1999 Tell Us Your Thoughts Lakehead University is presently immersed in a comprehensive strategic planning process that will result in a document to guide us five years into the next millennium. Nine task forces comprised of faculty, students, staff, administration, and members of the community are reviewing issues deemed to be of utmost importance in setting our direction for the coming years. The task forces will report in the areas of Undergraduate Education, Graduate Education and Research, Student Life, Campus Environment, Communications and Marketing, Evaluation and Accountability, External Funding, Management Environment and Governance, and Outreach. Come March, the Strategic Planning Committee will review task force reports and recommendations and set priorities for Lakehead's future. We would like to hear from YOU! If you have comments about what Lakehead does well and/or what we could improve on, please let us know. Send your comments to: E-mail: Joy.Himmelman@Lakeheadu.ca Mail: Student Services Looking for a Job? The Student Placement & Co-operative Education Centre (UC 2024) can help. It is Lakehead's on-line career search lab with state-of-the-art computers and the central location on campus that connects students with employment and career opportunities. Check out the On-line Web Site http://iobs.lakeheadu.ca and the Job Bank where great summer, co-op, career and international opportunities may be found. Our friendly, helpful staff will review your resume and cover letter to help you prepare for your job search. And, if you are looking for a specific job, we can guide you through the many resources linked to the web site and suggest additional resources located in the Centre. Call us today at (807) 343-8264. Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario Fax: (807) 343-8679 We look forward to hearing from you. Important D ates P7B 5E1 Final date for course withdrawal without academic penalty: fall/winter full courses ..... February 8 winter half courses.... March 1 Mid-year study week (Except Education) Winter term exams: February 15-19 April 12-24 Final date for registration in Spring Session course~ beginning May 3: May 6 Final date for registration in SummerSession courses beginning July 5: July 8 �Bowater - Lakehead University Technical Partnership Campus Notes Ann Clarke, a professor in the Department of Visual Arts, has received a $34,000 grant from The Canada Council to produce a body of work in the form of abstract paintings on canvas and large mixed media drawings on paper. Dr. Geoff Hill (centre), a Lakehead University graduate who is now a senior research scientist with Bowater's Thunder Bay Mill, joined Bowater Vice President and Resident Manager Don Campbell (right) and Lakehead University President Dr. Fred Gilbert (left) to announce the formation of a technical partnership between Bowater and Lakehead. The partnership forms a unique framework that will allow for cutting-edge pulp and paper-related research to be performed by Lakehead researchers from many disciplines either independently or in collaboration with Bowater staff. The agreement will also see a continuation in the development of opportunities for co-op and summer students to be hired at Bowater. The good news came while Clarke was spending part of her sabbatical year in England working in a studio and attending lectures at The Slade School of Art, University College, London, where she had been given an Honorary Research Fellowship from October to June. A collection of Clarke's recent work is currently on display at Definitely Superior Artist-Run Centre and Gallery in Thunder Bay until March 5, 1999. Did You Know? The Lakehead University Foot Patrol is comprised of a group of student employees who complement full-time Security Services staff by providing escorts to students, staff and visitors on campus. They work September through April, Monday to Saturday, from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Foot patrol can expect to provide approximately 2,000 escorts per year, which represent over 300 hours of service to the campus community. Two new paintings by Lakehead visual arts students Stephanie Siemieniuk (loft) and Sally Karman (right) now hang in the Office of the President thanks to the coordinating efforts of Sessional Lecturer Mavourneen Trainor (centre). �The Parent Fund Starting in February, Lakehead students will be contacting parents to ask them to make a $100 pledge to the 1999 Parent Fund in support of one of two projects: Electronic Access for the Chancellor Paterson Library or The Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. Electronic Access for the Chancellor Paterson Library is an initiative that will enable the University to continue to serve the information needs of the Lakehead University community into the 21st century. New "wired" study carrels and computer work stations will allow access to the University's computer system as well as to the Internet. Exam Booster Kit Is your child stressed out over their upcoming final exams? Do they need a boost? Well, Lakehead University Residence Council and the Alumni Association have the perfect solution! Send them an EXAM BOOSTER KIT! You can purchase the kit for a mere $20 plus tax. The Booster Kit contains a healthy assortment of fruit (oranges, bananas, apples), power snacks (chocolate bars, chips, cookies, candies and gum) and beverages (pop, coffee, and hot chocolate) to provide your child with plenty of energy for those late nights of studying! To place your order, please call the Office of Alumni Services at (807) 343-8155 or Toll-Free at 1-800-832-8076. The Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund is a program whereby the provincial government will match funds targeted toward student financial aid. Presently, Lakehead University has raised over $3 million in support of this program. Every donation that is designated toward student financial aid before March 31, 1999 will be matched by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. The opportunity to make a gift and have it matched will end on March 31, 1999. If you have already made a pledge in support of OSOTF, please don't miss this tremendous opportunity to double your gift to Lakehead University. Deadline date for orde rs is Wednesday, March, 17, 1999 Booster Kits will be delivered both on and off-campus on Saturday, March 27, 1999 For information contact: Rob Zuback, Manager, Alumni Services Lakehead University Thank you for your support this past Christmas. Over 450 "Good Luck Care Packages" were prepared and delivered to students in December. Residence Council and the Alumni Association were successful in raising approximately $6,000 which was dedicated to on-campus programs for students and much needed bursaries. Once again, all proceeds from the sale of the Exam Booster Kits will be used to enhance campus life and to provide much needed bursaries for Lakehead University students. 955 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 (807) 343-8916 E-mail: rob.zuback@lakeheadu.ca �Special Offer From World of Vacations Visit Thunder Bay and Lakehead University From$300* $350 - $50 (Coupon) = $300 *per person, based on double occupancy With: World of Vacations (Formerly Canadian Holidays) www.worldofvacations.com Valid From Janua,y 18-March JO, 1999 March 25 - May 15, 1999 October 16 -December 31, 1999 Co-op Student Receives Circle ofExcellence Award Congratulations to Lesley Stefureak for receiving a "Circle of Excellence Award" for the work she completed at the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada during her eight-month co-op placement in 1998. Stefureak is enrolled in the master's program in economics and is planning to graduate in December, 1999. She is interested in working in the field of international policy development. Package includes ... Round-trip Airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg and 2 Nights Hotel Come Visit Us for March Break March 10-25, 1999 Packages available at a slightly higher cost Call your travel agent for details This Coupon is valid with this offer or for any flights offered by World of Vacations destined to Thunder Bay and booked with a hotel or car rental in Thunder Bay. Minimum 1 night hotel or 1 day car rental is required in Thunder Bay. -~---- ----------- - - ----- Attention Parents, Students, Alumni, Staff, Faculty and Friends of Lakehead University present this $50 Discount Coupon to your travel agent and save $50 per person (single); $100 per couple (double) on Adult pricing; or $25 per child when sharing with 2 Adults. Coupon must be presented at the time of making reservations and must accompany your deposit or final payment for your booking. Note: Coupon is valid from November 1, 1998 to December 21, 1999. Promoting Health and Wellness Lakehead is working hard to ensure that all students have access to health education, says Karen Chan, a registered nurse/health educator with the University's Health Services. "We are participating in national education campaigns such as Planned Parenthood, No Smoking, AIDS, Stress/ Safe Break, Breast Health, Nutrition, Drug and STD Awareness. As well, student participation on Lakehead's Wellness Committee has provided students with the opportunity to identify and plan for issues that are of concern, such as stress and bar safety." Health Services at Lakehead provides education through its newsletter "Wellness Notes," student newspaper inserts, health fairs, small group seminars, and displays. Health Services works collaboratively with community committees, such as the Drug Awareness Committee of Thunder Bay, to address alcohol and drug use. Liaison with other Lakehead University departments, student groups and community agencies has resulted in a strong health and wellness program on campus. For further information contact Karen Chan at (807) 343-8397. �Humanities and Social Science Federation Report by Dr. Uvio Di Matteo, VP External Communications, HSSFC The Annual Meetings and General Assembly of the Humanities and Social Science Federation of Canada {HSSFC) were held at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa over the weekend of November 28-29, 1998. The HSSFC is an organization representing the interests of humanities and social science researchers at the national level and supports their activities via the annual Congress of Learned Societies and the Aid to Scholarly Publications Program. As a grass roots representative organization and with its lobbying efforts and research policy initiatives, the HSSFC is an important partner with and complement to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), the government agency which actually funds research in the humanities and social sciences. Last year, the advocacy of the HSSFC was partly responsible for the increase last year of SSHRC's budget by 13 million dollars. As well, the on-going Breakfast on the Hill Series conducted by the HSSFC, which links university researchers to politicians and policy makers in Ottawa, is an excellent and high profile speakers program that continues to demonstrate the tangible policy importance of humanities and social science research. A number of important issues and initiatives were discussed at the annual meetings which are of interest and concern to the Lakehead community. First, the HSSFC has put together an initiative called Challenge 98 which has compiled an extensive dossier of current research projects in the humanities and social sciences with the ultimate view of communicating them to the media and public. Well over 180 reports have been compiled and three of the profiles are from Lakehead University. Over the coming months, a strategy to ensure effective use of these reports will be developed. This strategy is one that emphasizes the "go public, or perish" nature of the current academic funding environment for humanities and social science researchers. Second, a number of policy initiatives are underway. SSHRC has approved funding for two HSSFC policy research proposals. The first, titled Measuring the Impact of Research in the Human Sciences, will deal with the study of performance indicators in human science research. The second, titled National Electronic Archive of Scholarship in the Humanities and Social Sciences, will deal with electronic publishing. Also, work is progressing on an initiative known as Data Liberation II (DU II). The original Data Liberation Initiative, from which researchers at our university have benefited immensely, made large amounts of Statistics Canada data available in an affordable manner to university based researchers. At present, 51 universities participate in this initiative paying subscription rates based on institutional size and social science research profile. The DU II proposal is the next step to advance research in social statistics and will try to provide resources to researchers using social statistics. Finally, SSHRC will be implementing a program of Community University Research Alliance (CURA) centers which are based on the policy proposal originally put together and developed by the HSSFC. Up to 8 CURA centers will be funded in 1999-2000 and another 8 in 2000-2001 . Application forms for the competition and additional information can be obtained from SSHRC. Third, the results of the Canadian Foundation for Innovation program were Lakehead University- February, 1999 9 discussed and concerns were expressed about the dearth of opportunities and infrastructure renewal for social scientists. The failure to sponsor additional humanities and social science research to deal with the impact of technological change on health, society and the economy appears to indicate that these impacts are not fully appreciated. There is a real concern that the CFI, as well as health research initiatives, are literally vacuuming up resources. This lack of balance is also troubling given that approximately half of enrolment at Canadian universities is in the humanities and social sciences and such a resource shift threatens to turn these students into second class citizens within the university system, even though their tuition is a significant financial resource for universities. This under investment in the social sciences and humanities is further compounded by the fact that SSH RC receives the smallest investment of the three funding councils. Finally, the future sites for the Congress of the Learned Societies were announced. Many universities are bidding to host the Congress, as the presence of upwards of 8,000 academics on one's campus is a very prestigious event. Moreover, there are significant economic spill-overs to the host community. The sites are: 2000 Alberta 2001 Laval 2002 Toronto-Ryerson Everyone is urged to make their plans to attend the 1999 Congress which will be held at Sherbrooke-Bishop's in early June. If you have any questions about the HSSFC and its role, please do not hesitate to contact me at ldimatte@sleet.lakeheadu.ca or 3438545. As well, feel free to visit the HSSFC web site at http://www.hssfc.ca. �"I GET IT" Intergenerational Growth in Education Through Information Technology ECAH by Connie Hartviksen, Senior Researcher, Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research Northern &luatiooal Cmt fir Aging and Health "Celebrating Gerontology" A Research Symposium March 22-23, 1999 Public Lecture Monday, March 22, 1999 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Senate Chambers Dr. John Hirdes, Department of Health Studies and Gerontology, University of Waterloo "Integrated Health Assessment, Revolutionary Implications for Policy, Practice, and Research" Tuesday, March 23, 1999 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Poster Presentations and Displays in the Agora 10 a.m. -10:15 a.m. Welcome in the Agora: Dr. Fred Gilbert, President, Lakehead University Ryan Bliznikas of Port Arthur Collegiate Institute gives advice to "senior learner" Mamie Tuominen. She along with the other senior learners said they appreciated the opportunity to learn from students. In evaluating the 14-week program, one senior noted that she learned "how to walk into a 'clump' of teenagers with a real smfle on my face." 10:15 a.m. -10:50 a.m. Keynote Address: Agora Dr. Michael Stones, Director of the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health "Aging in an Electronic Age" Together with its partners, The Centre for Aural and Northern Health Research (CAaNHA) and The Northern 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Paper Presentations in the Senate Chambers Educational Centre for Aging and Health (NECAH) are involved in a unique opportunity for life-long learning. 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the Senate Chambers Workshop: Dr. John Hirdes "Integrated Health Assessment: Will it Revolutionize our Policy, Practice, and Research? Members of the Thunder Bay and Lakehead University community, and especially seniors, are encouraged to participate. Registration will take place in the Agora between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. There is no registration fee for students with a card, and seniors. The fee for all others is $5 per person. We look forward to your participation in Lakehead University's celebration of the International Year of the Older Person. Please contact Joanie Sims Gould at 343-2126 for more information. Lakehead University- February, 1999 10 Approximately 24 participants are involved in a 14-week program called "I GET IT' (Intergenerational Growth in Education Through Information Technology) where secondary students and senior learners learn from each other in an environment where technology is utilized as one of the vehicles for program delivery. continued on page 11 �During the course of the program, secondary school students help seniors to learn about computer mediated information technology, especially the Internet (including several sessions about how and where to access health related information). In the process, the high school students learn about the aging process, life span development, basic research skills, postsecondary education choices and potential career opportunities in Gerontology. While the computer training aspect of the course is offered at Port Arthur Collegiate Institute, some sessions are offered at Health Sciences North, Lakehead University, and other off-site locations such as the 55+Centre and St. Joseph's Heritage. February 11th, 1999, marked the start of the second offering of "I GET IT'. Last year, "I GET IT' was launched as a pilot program. The Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research conducted two levels of evaluation: a pre-and posttest evaluation measuring attitude change regarding typical stereotypes held by seniors about teens and vice versa; the other was a much more detailed evaluation of the actual program. Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery Pilot Project As of January 4, 1999, document delivery service will be available to offer quick access to articles from journals we have had to cancel as well as from journals to which we have not subscribed in the past. The first phase of this project will run for six months, until June, 1999. Lakehead University Library will use two document delivery suppliers: • CISTI (Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information) supplies articles from science, engineering and medical journals. They guarantee a turnaround time of 48 hours. • An arrangement has been established whereby the University of Toronto will supply articles from social sciences, business and arts and humanities journals. The difference between this and regular interlibrary loan is that they too will guarantee a turnaround time of 48 hours for an extra fee. CHARGES All Faculty members and Graduate Students will be eligible to receive 20 free articles. Thereafter, individuals requiring 48 hour delivery of science related articles are advised to consult Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery staff as to the most cost-effective means of obtaining their material; those requiring 48hour delivery of social sciences and humanities related articles will need to pay $5 per article for the next 20 ordered, and $7 per article after that. At any point, any individual affiliated with Lakehead University may order articles through our traditional interlibrary loan service at a charge of $2 per article. Please note that these fees represent only a portion of the costs; the Library will continue to subsidize $3 per request. For more information contact Joan Seeley at extension 8211 or e-mail: jlseeley@lib.lakeheadu.ca. Evaluation results were very encouraging and indicated that there is considerable merit in continuing this unique venture. Minor curriculum and program adjustments are presently underway in preparation for the 1999 program. Port Arthur Collegiate Institute and the Council on Positive Aging are partners with The Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research and The Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health on the 'I Get It" program. For a 'virtual tour' of the project, visit the following web site http://paci.lhbe.edu.on.ca (under "partnerships") For more information, calf Connie Hartviksen at (807) 343-2135. The Department of Geology presents a Public Lecture by Dr. Brian Skinner Department of Geology & Geophysics Yale University "Geological Challenges Facing Mineral Exploration in the 21st Century" Friday, February 19, 1999 4 p.m. in CB-3031 Dr. Skinner is the 1999 Geological Association of Canada (GAC) medallist. He has been a professor at Yale University since 1966 and has been the president of the Society of Economic Geologists (1995), the Geological Society of America (1985) and the Geochemical Society(1973). Lakehead University- February, 1999 11 �Calendar of Events Alumni Curling Fundspiel Department of Music Friday, March 26, 1999 Lumina Concert Series at the Port Arthur Curling Club 1998-99 $35 per person $140 per team curling from 6-10 pm New Music for percussion and friends Chinese Food Buffet March 16, 1999 Cash Bar Prizes Open to all Alumni, Friends, Faculty and Staff. Space is limited. To register call Alumni Services at 343-8155. Registration Deadline: March 19, 1999. All Funds raised in support of Lakehead University Student Opportunity Trust Fund. National Engineering Week February 27 - March 7, 1999 In celebration of National Engineering Week, Lakehead University's Faculty of Engineering is inviting Grade 7 and 8 students in the Thunder Bay District to participate in two competitions -- the Spaghetti Bridge and Egg Drop Competiton and the Electromagnet and Bristle Board Boat Competitions. The competitions are being sponsored by Professional Engineers Ontario, Lakehead Chapter, supported by the Ontario Steering Committee of National Engineering Week. Four separate competitions will be held on campus on Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5. They will be run by Student Chapters of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE), Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE), and Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME). The Engineering Student Society (ESS) will coordinate the event. The entry deadline is Monday, March 1, 1999 at 12 noon. For information contact Dr. Seimer Tsang in the Faculty of Engineering at 343-8761 . FEBRUARY 1999 VOL. 16, No. 2 THUNOER BAY, ONTARIO, CANAOA February 23, 1999 ISSN 0828·5225 Agora is published by the Communications Office and distributed monthly September through June. Dominique Corbeil, violin; Colin Mathews, cello; Joy Fahrenbruck, piano Publications Officer Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts at 12:30 p.m. Frances Harding Communications Officer Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant Nor'Westers' Home Games Jennifer Willianen February 19-20 Photography Basketball vs Brock Women: 6:30 pm Men: 8:30 pm Peter Puna & Staff Printing: LU Print Shop March 2 OUA Men's & Women's Basketball Playoffs CIAU National Women's Basketball Championships Send us your news. March 12, 13, & 14 Deadline for submissions for the next issue is March 1, 1999. Tickets are available at the Equipment Room C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse Adult $10/session Student $5/session Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Children under 12: $1 Adult Pass: $25 Student Pass: $15 CD Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca T r ojan 0 e v <= 1 . & Al um n l. A f f i3 i r s Lakehead University- February, 1999 12 � 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.2 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains CFI Awards, distinguished instructor award, and a HSSFC report. 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 1999-02 Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Alumni House CFI Awards Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/4b0eaf7374e153332b6ebe157067ad41.pdf 72121d507f3e85f872f6ea6b8b2d9f12 PDF Text Text __ ..... ~::.:, .. ,~,-,;,;.,,..-._ .. Inside Stories •Mitchell Examines Kimberlites •Revelations in Drlben's new book •1986/87 Board of Governors Lakehead University •LU Profs develop new plastic •Working in the C munlty •Busy ti for • speakers a LU Forbes Honoured Teaching ·Excellenc A Lakehead University English professor has been awarded a 3M Teaching Fellowship for her excellence in teaching as well as her work to improve the interest in and quality of teaching and learning in the wider academic community. Dr. Joyce Forbes was one of 10 recipients of the 1986 award selected from 110 university teachers from 31 different institutions in Canada. As part of her award, Forbes will take part in a three-day seminar jointly sponsored by 3M Canada Inc. and the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE). The seminar will be held November 9 to 12 in Chateau Montebello, Quebec. "To put it mildly, I was delighted about the news," said Forbes, "not only personally but for the University as well." According to Forbes, the secret to being a good teacher is "to express enthusiasm and to love what one is doing; to have expertise in the area you are teaching; and to be interested in people." A Lakehead University professor since 1966, Forbes also taught at the University of British Columbia, the University of Manitoba as well as elementary and secondary schools. She is currently on sabbatical and will return to teaching at LU next fall. "We feel education is the only way an individual can hope to cope with the challenges of tomorrow, the changes that we will be facing in the future, the competition from cohorts and nations and the explosion of information that we are experiencing," said John Myser, President of 3M Canada in describing the reason for the fellowship. "We hope that the Fellowships and the upcoming seminar will enable these excellent teachers to pass on their methods to others so that many more teachers wi II rise to the level of effectiveness of the 3M Fellows. The ones who will really win will be the students.and they are our whole future." 1986 3M Teaching fellows were also awarded to: Dr. Roger Beck, Marketing and Analysis, University of Alberta; Dr. John Bell, Languages and Literature, University of Guelph; Dr. James Erskine, Business Administration, University of Western Ontario; Dr. Andrew Farquharson, Social Work, University of Victoria; Dr. Eileen Gillese, Law, University of Western Ontario; Dr. Ralph Krueger, Geography, University of Waterloo; Dr. Ron Sheese, Psychology, York University; Dr. Vladimir Sistek, Anatomy, University of Ottawa; and Dr. Donald Woods, Chemical Engineering, McMaster Uni.versity. A profile on Dr. Joyce Forbes will appear in a future issue of the AGORA. Somethings Don't Come Easy Oaruldian Astronaut To Speak At University Canadian astronaut Dr. Roberta Bandar will speak on being a female scientist in the Canadian astronaut program during a special public lecture, Friday, November 21 at 2:30 p.m. in Lakehead University's Upper Lecture Theatre, UC 2011. Bandar has been a physician with the Canadian astronaut program since 1983 and since 1984 has also been an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Nursing at the University of Ottawa. An award winner, Bondar is the recipient of the Career Scientist award from the Provincial Ministry of Health; a special achievement award from the 1983 Woman of the Year Awards; and the Vanier Award from Jaycees in 1985. In addition to being involved in several national organizations, she is the author of numerous scholarly articles, papers and public presentations. Bondar's public lecture on campus is being presented by LU 's Employment Equity Program. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. See Story "Pulling For Big Brothers" on page 4. Full Steam Ahead F-o~ Distance,- ~, Plans to establish a new Northern Ontario distance education access network are moving rapidly with two co-ordinating centres, one in Thunder Bay and one in Sudbury, to be established by the new year. Lakehead University is expected to play a major role by jointly managing the Thunder Bay centre with Confederation College. "The new government initiative in Distance Education emphasizes a co-operative institutional approach," said Susan Cole, LU's Coordinator of Distance Education Project. "Therefore both LU and the College will share the responsibility for development and management of the Thunder Bay Centre." Last month, the provincial government announced it will provide up to $5 million a year over the next four years to establish the distance education network. I Confederation College President Burt Curtis and Lakehead University President Dr. Robert G. Rosehart participated in last month's teleconference which videolinked Sudbury and Thunder Bay and audio-linked Toronto, Hearst, Timmins and Sault Ste. Marie. Both LU and Confederation College will be experimenting with such equipment for future Distance Education initiatives. ♦ Canada Post At the time, the Honourable Gregory Sorbara, Minister of Colleges and Universities stated that part of the funds will be devoted to developing educational material while a portion will be used to develop the technology that will be needed including satellites, computer programs and linkups. According to Cole, provisions for faculty and staff development as well as research exploitation have been included in the funding. In a recent interview, she explained that program development monies will be accessed by project proposals with priorities for funding approval to focus on inter-institutional collaboration. "General guidelines for proposals are expected to be available in December, " said Cole. Pos1 Can1 Postage paid Por, First Prem! cl~ss class~ 2'19 P SARB~DH11<ARI POLlTICAL STIJDJF'S �News Powder In Jar Could Change Plastic Age by Debbie Okun HIii It may look like coarse icing sugar, but for three Lakehead University researchers, the white powder represents a new breakthrough in the study of polymers and plastics. After years of research work, Weir who has been studying the basic physics and chemistry of photodegradation or the process by which certain properties deteriorate in light, says his team has been particularly interested in using polymers to convert sunlight into heat. Six new polymers that may be a major breakthrough in the plastic industry. Dr. Neil Weir (left) & Dr. George Arct examine a bottle of the new polymer they have recently developed. six new polymers, a type of chemical compound used in making plastics, have been developed . The discovery will help improve the characteristics of plastics by making them more durable to sunlight. According to Dr. Neil Weir, Professor, Department of Chemistry, the photostable polymers could change the plastic industry. " Plastics are limited in their use," said Weir, "since many of its properties like strength and transparency deteriorate when exposed to sunlight. However, these new polymers appear to withstand light." "We have found that certain keto polymers harvest sunlight very efficiently," said Weir, "however, due to photodegradation , the products eventually became useless." Weir explains that it was through this research work that the new photo-stable polymer was developed. "We thought that if the molecular structure of the polymer could b_e changed a little, it would force the polymer to undergo purely physical processes fo llowing light absorption." To change the molecular structure, Dr. George Arct, an LU research associate and a visiting professor from Wroclaw University, had to create what chemists describe as new starting materials. Once created, these liquids were then heated together to produce the new polymers. Plastics can then be created by heating the polymers to a certain temperatu·re and moulding or casting it. According to Arct, it took him 2 months of research work in the library to determine the right characteristics for the starting material. "You experiment and sometimes you have to be a lucky man," stressed Arct. Numerous tests were conducted by Master of Science student Ken Whiting to prove that the new polymers were photostable; in other words, they wilt not deteriorate under light. Although, the creation of these new polymers could be a breakthrough for the plastics industry, Weir says the chances of commercially producing the polymers on campus is slim. "These new polymers are expensive and difficult to make," stressed Weir who estimated that one ounce of the polymer or white substance would be worth approximately $100. "Plus most of our measurements are made in highly specialized equipment in Toronto , Ottawa, Berlin and Glasgow." Arct added that it takes 4 steps just to make the starting material. An additional two days are required to make the polymer. Delighted about the new substance, Weir stressed that several people are interested in the new polymers. It could be used for solar energy panels and other areas of the plastic industry. As for the future, Weir says he will continue to loJk at these polymers. "The plastic age hasn't really dawned yet. so there's plenty of work to be done on photodegradation." Loosen Pursestrings For LU Alumui A.3,ociation ..........i rw,,4 CampaJcD Pn1tHH Campaign Prog ress , To Dote - ~~~i:itmnmrrrrrtj ....'", ::::: !__ ~ •.!"'~ ---[__ ....... . =i---_ i C • ~ ; 1 ~ lNl/ 1: ~ university over the past year and specifically about the achievements of their A1umni Association. Over the past three years, the Alumni Association of LU has contributed over $37,000 to fund scholarships in perpetuity to deserving students. Faculty and staff have received more than $23,000 to support projects that would not Eric Wilson was one of 72 volunteers who manned the phones during Lakehead University's Alumni Phone-athon. by Jo-Anne Black University fundraising in the private sector has become a reality by necessity, throughout the land. LU , being no exception, has established Its own unique Annual Fund Campaign trail with more than a little help from its f riends. fifty alumni loosened their purse strings enough to contribute $12,000 toward the $35,000 raised to date to the Alumni Annual Fund. This year's objective has been set at $45,000, a considerable sum that will require an all out effort to ensure success. Seventy-two volunteers (alumni, teachers, civil servants, business people, nurses, homemakers, students and LU faculty and staff) telephoned over the past two weeks from the offices of Thunder Bay Hydro, nearly 2,000 alumn i living in the Thunder Bay area. Three hundred and In mi d-September, 10,000 known alumni living overseas, in the U.S.A., and in Canada received th"e ir Annual Fund brochure package listing the benefits of giving to their alma mater. Phoners were extremely welt received as they informed alumni about the accomplishments of the A GORA, November 19, 1986 Page 2 normally receive monies ·due to presen budget priorities. Communication anc publication funding from the Associatior has totalled $12,000 and designated gift! have accounted for an additional $24,000 Since 1983, the Association, through contributions from nearly 2,000 alumn i ha! provided funding to the value of $96,000 Preceding the Thunder Bay Phonathor was the Toronto Chapter version headec by LU graduates Peter Gacuk, and Laurence Waring, raising $3,000. With this ir mind those alumni who have n·o t yet given to the Annual Fund are respectfoll~ reminded to make a pledge. It is not toe late. As you read of our successes we hope you will join in and help us realize our 1986/87 target...of $45,000. Help us to help you maintain the credo of "Excellence in Education" at Lakehead University by giving us a call at Alumni House at 345-4027 and make your pledge today! New Venda Card Cuts Costs The Chancellor Paterson Library on campus has Installed two new cost-saving photocopiers with added features that allows greater convenience to users and library staff. The new photocopiers located on the second floor of the library use the Venda Card system. With a $10 Venda Card, users can make 83 photocopies with a saving of $2.45 over the coin machine rate of 15 cents per copy. On the average, users will pay 12 cents per copy. "This new system eliminates the need of running to the circulation desk for change everytime you need to make a copy and eliminates costs to end users," says Frank Sebesta, administrative services coordinator. The system eliminates the need fo1 coins. To get a copy with the new photocopiers, users insert the Venda Card intc the machine for a print. The machine~ automatically deduct the amount of thE cost from the card. When the value of the card is reduced to zero simply return the card and buy another at the circulatior desk or at Photocopy Services on the second floor of the library. There is a $1 deposit for the card on thE first purchase. The photocopier locatec on the main floor of the library will remair coin operated at 15 cents per copy. In add ition to the new photocopiers ir the library, departmental copiers have been replaced by new Royal copiers tha· have reducing and enlargening features. �Senate /Board of Governors Lakehead University 1-986/87 Board of Governors Back Row: Mr. T.B. Kozyra, Mr. G. E. Burkowski, Mr. P.J. O'Brien, Prof. N.C. Bonson, Dr. D. G. Ho/ah, Mr. E. W. Christiansen, Mr. L.M. Gallagher, M. J.H. Lunny, Mrs. M. R. Page, Mr. A. C. Watson, Mr. J. W. Tennier. Middle Row: Dr. W. J. Keeler, Mr. K. E. Winrow, Mrs. L. McLeod, Dr. R. E. Kajander, Miss D. Bright, Mrs. R. M. Callon, Mr. J. F. McCartney, Mr. J. D. Valley. Seated: Mr. G. W. Halter, Dr. J. T. Colquhoun, Mr. R. P. Welter. Mr. R. J. Paterson, Dr. R. G. Rosehart. Missing from the Photograph: Dr. S. M. Bloom, Mr. J. R. Logozzo, Mr. W. R. Parks, Mr. A. H. Seurflt, Miss S. Tuy/, Mr. A. E. Westlake. New Smoking Regulations To smoke or not to smoke! At Lakehead University, no smoking signs have become a common sight in many offices. Since August, a new smoking policy has been enforced on campus in order to provide a safer, cleaner, and more comfortable campus environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors. Smoking is permitted in private offices, the Agora foyer, public hallways where ashtrays are provided, staff rooms where the majority of users are in agreement, the Games Room, and the smoking areas of the Main Cafeteria, Residence Cafeteria, Faculty Lounge, Study, Faculty of Education Lounge and Library. Smoking is prohibited in all classrooms, lecture halls, seminar rooms and laboratories; all athletic facilities, washrooms, areas without ashtrays, designated non-smoking areas, Senate Chambers, Aesthetics Lounge, student typing rooms, shared offices where there is no agreement to allow smoking, and public offices. Deans, directors, chairpersons, department heads.and supervisors will enforce the policy by ensuring that all persons within their areas of administration respect these regulations. Copies of LU's Policy on Smoking on University Premises are posted in promient locations and are available from either the Personnel or Information Department. PLEASE NOTE The Lakehead University Fieldhouse Is a NON-SMOKING area. This pollcy wlll be strictly enforced throughout the year. New Employee Benefit Free Athletic Membership First an employee baseball game, second an employee curling league and now free athletic memberships to LU's C. J. Sanders Fieldhouse. All three are part of Lakeh~ad University's fitness initiatives for campus employees. Effective November 1, 1986 to April 30, 1987, access to LU's athletic facilities will be free for all full-time faculty and staff members. Special family rates of $25. will also be available to extend usage to spouse and/or dependents. According to LU's Athletic Department, previous rates were $58.50 for single employees and $79.50 for an employee family membership. Full-time students were already receiving free access to the facilities; with part-time students and other university students paying $45. for a membership and the general public charged $76.50. In a November 6th memo from President Dr. Robert G. Rosehart, the reduced rates are being introduced as a measure "to encourage employees to participate i'1 activities which serve to enhance our employee's personal level of fitness." Those interested in obtaining a membership, should complete a "Request for Athletic Facilities Membership" form and return it to the Athletics Department. Forms are currently being distributed to all departments. All cheques should be made payable to Lakehead University. Those employees who are already members will have the credit applied against the cost of gym or pool service programs or against future membership costs. For further information, contact the Athletics Department at extension 213. versity. I will be addressing my concerns LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY in this regard to O.C.U.A. shortly. Without REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE doubt, it a ar i.f.a significant tocu&Quite an interesting experience! For a In additi.o n to our...Lakehead Univer • total of six nights this-year, Atumni Fan - o- n--c- ampus service, Professor Margaret w1II be placed upon the level of peervolunteers manned the phones down at Page formally represented Lakehead Uni- reviewed research support. the P.U.C. Building (many thanks to Larry varsity at the ceremony held at the Ceno- LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY Hebert). This was my first year on the taph in Waverley Park on Tuesday, NAMES NEW CHIEF LIBRARIAN phone, and I had some difficulty keeping November 11th. By the time you read this, I will have on topic with my "list". In spite of my lastannounced the appointment of LU's minute efforts, Pentti Paularinne beat me 1987/88 FUNDING fourth Chief librarian. This was a very by $40 for the night. In total, about 12 Premier David Peterson and Minister competitive search with some excellent volunteers that night raised $2,475. Get Gregory Sorbara have made major fund- candidates. involved - a lot of this money goes into ing announcements for the next fiscal CHRISTMAS '86 IS UPON US alumni scholarships and, as you know, year. Funding for next year is to increase Lakehead Unlver9Ity with respect to scholarships, we need all significantly beyond the earlier promised Christmas Party the help we can get. level of 4%. How much Lakehead UniverFriday, December 19, 1986 sity will get in the end is yet to be deterScandia Ballroom, Valhalla Inn mined. It is expected that a new funding EMPLOYEE FITNESS (Notices to be out shortly) formula will be in place by Spring and that CHRISTMAS BREAK the allocative mechanisms for distribuBy the comments I have received, I tion will be similar in format to the new I continue the effort undaunted by the formula. There is, I feel, good and bad think that, in spite of our difficulties, we "smiles"when I raise this topic (someone news for Lakehead University in the have had a reasonably good 1986 at Lakeeven went so far as to suggest that I was promoting heart attacks!!). Our next initi- announcement. I was particularly encour- head Universi,ty. Because of this and all of aged to see the additional $3 million com- the hard work that our faculty and staff ative will be a period of free access for all mitted to the northern universities to provide during the year, I have decided to Lakehead University full-time faculty and give you a wel I-earned Christmas present. staff to our athletic facilities. In addition, a address their special needs and, as well, an effort is to be made through a $25 mil- A general memorandum will be circulated special family rate will also apply during lion allocation to take into account recent to Lakehead University faculty and staff this period. Over the years, I have heard enrolment growth at selected universities. shortly with respect to the traditional . many people express a desire to have A further $25 million is being allocated to Christmas break. access to our facilities, so now the challenge is on. Have fun as well as increase address "research intensity." within the WORKING HOURS What is your reaction to the new 8:30 system. Depending upon the allocation your level of fitness. This employee fitness initiative will run until the end of April mechanism decided upon by O.C.U.A., -4:30 hours of operation? Give us your 1987. this may be of concern for Lakehead Uni- opinion! ALUMNI FUND PHONATHON Presidents Beport By Dr. Robert G. Rosehart Lakehead University President With this issue comes the passing of an era as far as the AGOR A is concerned . Our Editor, Debbie Okun Hill, is leaving Lakehead University as well as Thunder Bay to establish a residence in Marathon. Debbie has been very involved in many aspects of Lakehead University's life including, most recently, the Alumni Phoneathon. We wish her well in the future and trust that she will remain part of the Lakehead University family. AGORA, November 19, 1986 Page3 �Off Campus Thompson Recognized;Says Real Reward Is Helping People tion. "It's an honour to belong to an order, but in the final analysis, the real meaning of life is to provide service to others." Because of his dedicated service, Thomson received the Order of St. John medal from her Excellency GovernorGeneral Madame Jean Sauve on October 17 in Ottawa. He was recommended for the medal by the Honourable John Black Aird, former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario and Colonel Melville, Area Commissioner for St. John Ambulance, Thunder Bay. This is the second time this Outdoor Recreation associate professor has received such a high honour. A few years ago, he received The Military .and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem medal. Dr. Lisle Thomson To have the former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario recommend your name to the Queen of England for an award is quite an honour. To have the GovernorGeneral of Canada bestow you with a prestigious medal is an even greater honour. Yet for LU's Dr. Lisle Thomson it is not necessarily the recognition but the satisfaction of helping people that means the most. "There aren't many in the country who receive such an award, so why me?" said Thomson referring to his recent recogni- Lorrie Danis, Microfilming Clerk and Diana Mason, Scheduling Assistant, Registrar's Office were just two of Lakehead University's staff who contributed to the Philanthropy Fund. ra This newspaper is published every 3rd Wednesday of the month by Community Relations. Department of Information, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario and is distributed frne of charge to its faculty and staff. Director: John Russell Editor: Debbie Okun Hill Writer: Pierre Lebel Typesetter: Flo Sherren Layout: Dave Campbell Photo Lab Work: Craig Paskin Submissions and/ or suggestions for articles and news about and pertaining to Lakehead University, its faculty, staff, events and activities may be submitted for consideration to: Debbie Okun Hill, Editor Community Relations Department of Information Lake head University Room SN 1002H Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 (807) 345-2121, Ext. 631 As a Lieutenant Commander in the Canadian Naval Reserves, Thomson continues to serve his fellow man. He started his naval reserve career with the Royal Australian Naval Reserves and for the last six years has served at H. M. C. S. Griffon in the Canadian Naval Reserves. Appointed as an aide-de-camp to the Honourable John Black Aird, former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Thomson continues to serve the present Lientenant-Governor, the Honourable Lincoln Alexander. Thomson will serve on an advisory committee for the Order of St. John. Philanthropy Short Of Goal The philanthropy fund campaign ended last week with 75 donations totalling $11,872. The goal for this year was $16,000. Campaign co-chairman Don Andrews says he's "disappointed in how it's turned out. Considering we've got a staff of 600, it's a pretty poor turnout." Faculty and staff were invited to put all their charity eggs in one basket by making a tax-deductible donation to the fund. Last year, 95 philanthropists contributed $15,500. Last year, 95 philanthropists contributed $15,500. Bonny Wig more says the figure will probably go higher. It's a busy time of year and people do tend to procrastinate." She hopes that more of those blue donation forms make their way to her in the Payroll deoartment. Farewell From The Editor As the last article is composed and "put to bed", I can't help but feel lost. Lakehead had become my home; a place where people were like family, supporting yet constructively criticizing my efforts. During the last three years, I had a chance to meet many LU employees and readers. All have been special people, whether they wrote books, mowed the University campus, typed letters or worked in labs. Each were part of the team that made and continue to make Lakehead University what it is today. Thank you for the stories and the memories that made my work enjoyable. By the time you read this, a new editor will be in place. This week Joan Hoskinson joins AGORA staff members Pierre Lebel, Flo Sherren, Dave Campbell and Craig Paskin to keep the communication rolling. I welcome her to Lakehead and wish her the best for the many challenges that lie ahead. Once again, thank you for the friendship. Take care, best wishes, I'll miss you all... Deadline for submissions is 10 working days prior to the publication date. Material published in this newspaper may be reproduced or quoted. Credit would be appreciated. f A GORA, November 19, 1986 Page 4 -Debbie Okun Hill Information Officer and AGORA editor Bridging the gap. Overwhelmed, Victoria Tucnik, 87, thanks Jf!nnifer Byrne, Lakehead University psychology student for the visit at Beacon Hill Lodge on Halloween day. Eight students selected from LU residence volunteered time out from busy midterm schedules to visit the aged in a caring jesture of friendship. Other students who participated were: Sue Wilson, Sue Board, Eileen Knapp, Vicki Reid, Brandon Woods, Ron O'Neil and Sharon Vanderluit. Photo by Pierre Lebel Pulling For Big Brothers How far will Lakehead University's Engineering Student Society go to help the Big Brother/Big Sister Association? From Lakehead University's Bartley Residences to the Information Kiosk near Oliver Road. For the eighth year in a row, the Society has hosted a Big Brother Bus Pull to raise monies for the Association. Approximately 10 teams representing LU and Confederation College participated in this year's event, including Thunder Bay mayor Jack Masters and President Dr. Robert G. Rosehart who steered as well as pulled the bus for the teams. The bus was supplied courtesy of Iron Range Bus Lines. According to Sean O'Neill, President of ESS and a fifth year electrical engineering student at LU, $700. were raised for the association. An earlier donation of $150 was presented to Big Brothers during the Society's initiation September 19. "Big Brothers and the Engineering Student Society have had a long standing relationship," said O'Neill. "Big Brothers is a fine ·organization. They do excellent community work and we want to be a part of it." Christmas Cheer Begins Christmas may seem like w~eks away, yet the Christmas spirit abounds at Lakehead University as faculty, staff and students begin contributing items for the Second Annual LUFA/LUCF Christmas Food Drive. The drive commenced November 13 and will continue until December 2. "We are beginning this program early," said Lakehead University Christian Fellowship member Ron Fairbanks "so that we can effectively notify people and collect items prior to when final papers are due and/or the beginning of exams." "We will be collecting dry non-perishable packaged foods, canned goods, clothing and toys. All these items will be forwarded to the Christmas Cheer Fund, a local charitable organization." Food depots will be located in the Bora Laskin Building (Pre Service Teacher Education Office), Braun Building (Switchboard area), University Centre (LUSU Office, President's Office), Library (Circulation Desk), Saunders Fieldhouse (SB 1021) and Residence (Porter's Office). Eghadsl Even these closet clowns & ghoulie_s couldn't_resist the chance to sport their Halloween outfits on campus. The ghoulish fever hit all types: Deanna, Sue & Lorraine in LUSU; Judy, Jennifer, Susan, Chris & Maxine in the Registrar's Office and; even Dr. Alister Macdonald from the Department of Biology flashed his wares to first-year biology students. The clowns-of-the-day, however, go to (I.tor.) Bernice Plesh, Lori Fleming, Jerry Griffin, Cheryl Balacko, Helen Palanica and Mary Melny of the LU Bookstore. Keep on smiling! Photo by Pierre Lebel �·On Campus Current Forestry .Practices Ann Medina On Terrorism Senior CBC foreign journalist Ann Medina spoke out against international terrorist activities in her lecture "The Role of Media & International Terrorism" at Lakehead University, Tuesday, November 6. Hundreds of on-lookers, fans and local media braved the fall elements to hear Medina's personal coverage of terrorism, experiences with governmental "disinformation" campaigns, and the "God Syndrome" forced upon the shoulders of many journalists. Lakehead University's popular Forestry Seminar Series returns with new talks on international forestry, current forestry practices and advanced technology. The weekly series commenced Wec;lnesday, October 29 and will continue every Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. in Lakehead University's 881075. As in the past, the seminars are expected to be of interest not only to those in the forest industry and community but also to the general public. According to Dr. Willard Carmean, a Lakehead University forestry professor and spokesman for the series, the times of the series were changed from noon to after work since it was more convenient for foresters employed by the public and industrial organizations to attend. The series opened with a talk on "The Soars Program for Inventorying Older Forest Plantations in Ontario" by guest speaker David Anderson from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources in Toronto while on November 5 Dr. Allen L. Lundgren, a Forest Resource Economist from St. Paul Minnesota and a former ined whether Red Pine in the Lake States can outproduce Loblolly and Slash Pine in the South. A talk on "Forestry Technology Transfer to China" by Dr. James Lee, Pacific Forest Research Centre, Canadian Forestry Service, in Victoria B.C. was held on November 11 . On November 12. Dr. John K. Jeglum from Great Lakes Forestry Centre, Canadian Forestry Service in Sault Ste. Marie spoke on "Drainage of Forested Peatlands in Ontario" while on November 19, Mr. Roy Klein and Mr. Edward Herrington from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources in Thunder Bay will look at "Prescribed Burning in Ontario". The series closes on November 26 with the talk "Mechanization of Silviculture" by guest speaker Mr. C. R. Smith from the Great Lakes Forestry Centre, Canadian Forestry Service in Sault Ste. Marie. Lakehead University's forestry seminiar series is being presented by LU's School of Forestry and LUFA, Lakehead University's Forestry Association. Admission is free. PrinciQal Forest Economist with the North Central Forest Experiment Station exam- Additional forestrv seminars are being organized for ttle spring. This was a LUSU sponsored event. "The future of the Seaway ls threatened", said P.R. (Jerry) Cook, General Manager of the Thunder Bay Harbour Commission during the 86/87 public lecture cosponsored by LU's Department of History and the Canadian Institute of International Affairs. The second lecture featured "The Commonwealth Today" by C. John Small, Deputy Secretary-General (Economic) and former Canadian Ambassador to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Vietnam, China and High Commissioner to Malaysia. More Sex Discussion In Classroom Says Check "There is a critical need for sex education classes to discuss pornography, rape and media literacy,"said special guest speaker Dr. V. P. Check. Speaking at LU during a recent scholarly lecture on "Erotica versus Pornography", the psychology__ researcher said sex in general has been a taboo topic so in the past very little has been done in terms of educating the students about sexrelated topics such as rape and pornography." According to Check, "all too many sex education classes in Canada focus on what might be termed the 'plumbing' aspects of human sexuality and largely ignore the critically important social and behavioral aspects of sexual intimacy." "Children are not presented with models of positive, affectionate, realistic sexual behavior as part of their sex education in the schools. Many students learn about the social and behaviorial aspects of human sexuality from pornography." Check suggested that parents should ask administrators why they aren't solving problems such as rape? "Parents have to show support for better sex education classes by voicing their concerns to the School Boards and those in power. With any hot social issue, ·the board usually doesn't do anything unless they get a strong support from parents." A visting professor of psychology from York University in Toronto, Check has received numerous academic awards and distinctions including the Vineberg Research Prize in Psychology and a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Doctoral Fellowship. He has had 13 papers published including "Can There be Positive Effects of Participating in Pornography Experiments?"; "Pornography and Sexual Aggression"; and "The Effects of Aggressive-Pornography on Beliefs in Rape Myths" and had 64 of his papers including "Sex and Violence in Rock Videos", "Are Newspaper Reports Potential Contributors to Rape Myth Acceptance Attitudes?" and "Stranger versus Acquaintance Rape" presented at numerous conferences. He is also a current member of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sex Task Force on Erotica, Pornography, and Violent Pornography and has given talks to numerous groups. Check's lecture on campus was sponsored by Lakehead University's Departments of Social Work and Psychology. More Lectures On Campus _ _ Trees Of The Tropic A special lecture on "Trees of the Tropic: Architecture and Diversity" by Montpellier professor Dr. Claude Edelin was held October 27 on campus. Edelin is a research assistant at the French National Center for Scientific Research and a lecturer at the University of Montpellier in France. He is also a consultant to the Ministry of the Environment in France and has conducted research in tree architecture and growth patterns of temperate and tropical trees. His "Trees of the Tropic" lecture on campus was sponsored by LU's Department of Biology and School of Forestry. Psychology Dialogues . Lakehead University's Department of Psychology has introduced a number of talks to keep the faculty and students informed and thinking about the contemporary issues in Psychology. "We wanted to have weekly or biweekly dialogues," said Dr. K. Satinder, professor, Department of Psychology. "That includes open and frank intechange and discussion of ideas." The first presentation in October featured Dr. John Jaimeson while Dr. A. M. Akram presented the lecture "Reflections of a Zetetic" on November 12. Addition dialogues are expected to be scheduled for the future. Class struggle has Increased," said guest speaker Leo Panitch during his October 27th public lecture "Economic & Political Rights and the Labour Movement." "Unions are now defending the status quo while businesses now want change." A political science professor from York University, Panitch was invited to LU by the Human Rights Education Committee. - Poetry by Liman The Pea Seasons ( October) by Claude Llman How do you say goodbye to peas that clung all summer to white pickets? Remember sun-scanned peas in swelling pods, y, sweet dots down each backbone like piglets suckling at their dam? Think of mid-summer pods the thumb slits, raw peas tipped down the gardener's throat? Or September's dry, yellow vines November's bare pickets, loose string fraying all winter in snow and wind? Put on white linen at day's end and stand clean in the garden. Bend to a few last weeds where vines were tall in season. Wait for next year's ground, for those wrinkled peas stored in the cupboard to sprout tenacious green fists and climb newly-strung string hand over hand back into our lives. A GORA, November 19, 1986 Page 5 ) I �Off Campus I ' Examining Kimberlites Where No Westerner Had Ever Been I By Debbie Okun HIii I I r After returning from a sabbatical marked with the release of a 434-page book on kimberlites, a trip to a part of Russia where no Western geologists had ever been before, the privilege of using highly-sophisticated research equipment at Cambridge University and a prestigious honour as a keynote speaker at a major conference in Perth, Australia, Dr. Roger Mitchell says there's only one secret to accomplishing so much. Mitchell's new book is the first major volume about kimberlites written in the West. "You just set a goal and do it," stressed the Lakehead University geology professor. He claims he wrote every day for a year in order to complete his book before beginning his sabbatical. Considered to be the first major volume on kimberlites written in the West, Mitchell's Kimberlites: Mineralogy, Geochemistry and Petrology is expected to be translated in Russian and Chinese in the near future. • According to a release by Plenum Publishing Corporation in London, England, the book provides a comprehensive critique and summary of all aspects of the petrology of the diamond-bearing rock known as kimberlite. It is expected to "appeal to a wide audience, ranging from the exploration geologist who must describe and identify kimberlite, to the mantle petrologist who is interested in the origin and evolution of alkaline magma. In general, the text will be of interest to all petrologists (academic, government, industrial) who wish to become acquainted with recent advances in kimberlite petrology." According to Mitchell, material for the book was derived from over 18 years of research in the field, including work conducted in South Africa, Australia, the High Arctic, and Brazil. Not included in the text is information collected from his recent visit to Russian kimberlites. Mitchell explained his first opportunity to visit Russia occurred only a year ago in July 1985 when he attended the "All Union Conference on Native Element Formation in the Endogenic Processes" at the Siberian Branch of the Academy of Science in Yakutsk, USSR. "It was surious to be in a country where you couldn't read or uilderstand the language," said Mitchell. "Not only did we have a chance to meet Russian scientists interested in kimberlites whom I have never met before, but we also spent three weeks up North examining kimberlites in an area no Westerner had ever been before." Mitchell said approximately 15 westerners as well as a crew of Russians went on the excursion. "We flew up in a Russian military helicopter, were dropped off and then we floated down a river in aircraft life rafts to the research site." According to Mitchell, Russian kimberlites are very similar to the kimberlites he is familiar with, however it is important to examine the diamond-bearing rock in all parts of the world before a hypotheses can be made regarding their origins. Although Mitchell said his Russian experience was a .highlight, his whole sabbatical was noteworthy. During his stay at Cambridge University, he was able to use some equipment that very few universities have. Using a machine known as the secondary ion mass spectronmetry, Mitchell analysed rare earth elements in the mineral known as perovskite, a calcium titanate occuring in kimberlite. Mitchell also used high resolution transmission electron microscopy to study minerals called serpentines in kimberlites. "The equipment allowed me to magnify, up to 500,000 times, cross sections of the serpentine so that I could see how and why these minerals grow. These serpen- tines haven't really been studied before because the techniques used to look at them were only developed 15 years ago." He also studied the general petrology of other rock types such as lamproites and alnoites. In July, he gave a talk on Lamproite Mineralogy at the British Museum of Natural History in London and in August, he travelled to Perth, Australia where he gave the opening address at the 4th International Kimberlite Conference. Now back on campus, Mitchell says he will continue to examine diamond-bearing rocks and has started studying Russian with the hopes of returning to Russia in the future. He is also planning his second major undertaking: a book on lamproites (another diamond-bearing rock) expected to be released in three years. A previous article on Mitchell's research appeared in the May 16, 1984 issue of the AGORA. LU Geology professor Dr. Roger Mitchell took a trip to a part of Russia where no Western geologists had ever been before. Driben's Third Book Reveals Successes/Failures by Debbie Okun HIii -~~ As an anthropologist trying to help a native community acquire land, Dr. Paul Driben says he encountered both success and failure. " I would have liked to say that the people of Arolan~ own land," stated Driben in his third book Aro/and is Our Home: An lncompleted Victory in Applied Anthropology. "Instead the victory is incomplete, a phrase Jimmy Carter once used to describe a situation in which gains were made without realizing the ultimate goal. " "Contrary to what I hoped when I began the work, the decision about land took a long time to evolve ...On the other hand, it is wrong to suppose that nothing was gained, or that the commun ity is no farther ahead than it was before." Based on a 1976-77 case study of a remote Ojibwa community in Northwestern Ontario, Driben's book describes his attempts to help the people acquire owne_ r ship to land that they and their ancestors have occupied for almost a century. " It was my intention to not become their champion, but to provide the community and the government with the information they both needed to make meaningful decisions about land." Although the study was completed years ago, Drlben decided to write the book because he wanted people to know how Indian people developed solutions to problems and how an anthropologist can assist. "I also wanted to give people insight into the feelings anthropologists have when they're doing applied research in AGORA. November 19, 1986 Page 6 the field." According to the preface, the book is divided into four parts. "Part One focuses on what the absense of land tenure means at Aroland , how I became involved with the community, the difficulties that I suspected were preventing the people from owning land, and how I set out to help them." 1 "Part Two contains an ethnographic description of Aroland, its history, demographic characteristics, ki nship and friendship networks and economic ,and political organization." . "Part Three identifies the types of tenure that the residents can possess, the ways in which land ownership likely would affect their lives, and the ways in wh ich they can try to acquire tenure from government." "Part Four focuses on the reaction that the people of Aroland had to my work and the negotiations that took place between the community, and the government after it was completed ." Oriben says his third book should be particularly interesting to those concerned about aboriginal land claims in Canada. Driben is also the author of When Freedom Is Lost, now in its second printing and We Are the Metis: The Ethnolography of a Half-Breed Community in Northern Alberta.. A fourth book The Native Solution to Canada's Indian Problem has been submitted for printing while work for yet another book has begun. Information about these books will be released as they become available. �-- Faces on Campus classrooms and professors' offices as well as washing and waxing floors in the Ryan Building. Mike Turek, Housekeeping Superintendent, says that Jane is an " extremely hard working lady" who goes the extra mile. Jane claims, however, that she enjoys hard work for the sake of "burning calories". An avid runner, abstract painter and partner of 21 years, Jane attributes her health and success to "good workouts" and a positive outlook on life. Debbie Okun Hill has resigned her position as Information Officer with the Department of Community Relations. Debbie Is Joining husband Brian In Marathon where she plans to freelance and to complete a novel she has been developing for some time. Debbie's dedicated drive and professlonallsm has been a credit to the department and lo the development of communication channels on campus and within the community. She has been a great ambassador lo Lakehead University. She wlll be sadly missed. Faces on Campi.ts is a column about fellow staff and faculty members at Lakehead University. Although this newspaper will do its best to stay informed of all newsworthy events, omissions will sometimes occur. Ta prevent this we urge all staff and faculty ta submit pertinent copy a week prior to the publication date or call Pierre Lebel, Community Relations, Department of Information ext. 631. Appointments Mark Arvelln has been appointed Mail/Printing Clerk with the Department of Printing Services effective October 8, 1986. Mark has been employed part-time for three years with Printing Services. He has now completed two years of a four-year apprenticeship printer program. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and downhill skiing . Jane Gregoire has been appointed Custodian with Physical Plant Housekeeping effective September 2, 1986. A familiar face around campus, Jane has been employed part-time almost two years as Custodian. She is responsible for cleaning Dr. Mary Clare Courtland , Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, recently edited "Catching the Spirit", Vol. 2 for the Ontario Council of Teachers of English, Chapter 807. This chapter is the only affiliate which has attempted a compilation of children's writings. Dr. Barbara Kronberg, has been appointed Associate Professor with the Department of Geography effective July 1, 1986. Dr. Kronberg has attained the following degrees: Hon. B. Sc. (Chemistry) , Queen's University, 1966; M.Sc. (Chemistry), Queen's University, 1968; Ph.D. (Geology), University of Western Ontario, 1977. Dr. Kronberg has travelled extensively and has lectured at various institutes including the Universidad del Valle, 1970-71, in Cali, Columbia and the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Kronberg's research interests relate mainly to environmental geochemistry. She has collaborated for many years with Brasilian colleagues on geochemical applications to agroforestry problems. Recently she has joined a Brasilian team of scientists investigating the geological and ecological evolution of the Acue Basin in western Amazonia. She is an active tennis player and is author to numerous published articles. Dr. Stanlslaw Maclaszek has been appointed Assistant Professor with the Department of Chemistry effective September 1, 1986. Called "Dr. Stan" by most colleagues and students, Stanislaw is native of southern Poland. He attained the following degrees: M.Sc. (Warsaw Tech. University), 1964; Ph. D. (Warsaw Tech. University), 1978 and; B. Ed. (Lakehead Universi,ty), 1986. He also completed his post doctoral fellowship at Lakehead University. During the term appointment ending May 31, 1987, Stanislaw will be lecturing on organic and analytical chemistry. He has been actively involved in the Boy Scouts of Canada and Canadian Venturers Club. Liman while attending the annual meeting of the League of Canadian Poets and the World Poetry Festival at Habourfront, Toronto last ·May. Since then, he has prepared a sequence of 15 poems on the rotation of our Northern Ontario seasons. See Agora for "The Pea Seasons (October)" by Claude Liman. Dr. Stanislaw Maciaszek ... Dr. Walter Crowe,Professor, School of Business Administration, recently attended an international conference held in Montreal and presented two papers: "A Changing World: its Society!! , exploring some of the changes which are affecting individuals and groups; and "The Positive Management of Resistance to Change within the Organization" , which discussed how individuals and groups act when faced with change, and how senior management can use resistance constructively. Dr. Paul Drlben, Professor, Department of Anthropology, recently had his paper "Revisiting the Royal Commission on the Northern Environment: An evaluation of the recommendations made by the Royal Commission on the Northern Environment Concerning the Native People in Northern Ontario" , in Native Studies Review, Vol. 2., No. 1.(1986), pp. 45-67. Edith iirezanoczy has been appointed Shelver with the Chancellor Paterson Library effective September 15, 1986. Edith has previously worked summer relief at the information/circulation desk at the library. She has also completed one year of the general business program at Confederation College. As Shelver, Edith will be responsible for shelving and organizing books and maintaining photocopy machines. She is a talented dancer with a local Hungarian dance group, enjoys horseback riding and presently enrolled in night school. Edith is also interested in returning to Lakehead University as a part-time student in the computer science program. Donna Cashaback has been appointed Clerk with the Department of Printing Services effective October 1, 1986. Donna has been employed part-time with Printing Services for one year as secretary/clerk. She has attained her S.S.G.D. and has taken accounting courses at Confederation College. Donna also works part-time as bookkeeper for Marina's Hair Care salon. Dr. A. Bowd, Professor, Faculty of Education , had his paper "Perceptions of some priority issues in education among rural parents and teachers" published in the Austrian Journal of Education, 1986, Vol. 30 No. 1, pp. 85-91. The peper was co-authored with C.R. Boylan, Riverina-Murray Institute of Higher Education, Australia. John Futhey, Assistant Professor, Department of English, presented a paper entitled "Dies lrae: Samuel Johnson and the Four .Last Things" at the Fourth Northern Library Symposium October 3-4 in Sault Ste. Marie. As well , Associate Professor Claude Liman presented his paper "Ambiguous Apocalypse in Hawthorne" focusing on the theme, "Literature and Apocalypse" . Associate Professors Dr. Bill Heath and Dr. Joyce Forbes chaired two of the four sessions of the conference. Dr. Barbara Kronberg ... John Neilson was appointed Northern and Regional Studies Librarian with the Chancellor Paterson Library effective July 1986. John's new positionJW,tailsJQe development of comprehensive resource materials on the north and northern studies. As well, he is responsible for the management of a northern resource materials data base to support and prov·ide access to the northern materials library. John has attained the following degrees: B.A. (Acadia University) 1977; M.A. (Acadia University) 1982 and; M. Lib . Science (McGill University) 1984. Prior to coming to Lakehead University, John worked as Assistant Government Documents Librarian at Memorial University of Newfoundland, a part-time research assistant and student assistant with the Graduate School of Library Science at McGill University. John's goal is to establish a comprehensive collection of northern studies that would be a viable research vehicle for those interested in the north. His wish is to continue with his studies to attain a doctoral degree in library science. A father of three, John enjoys canoeing, skiing, history and auto mechanics. Dr. David Kemp, Chairman and Associate Professor, Department of Geography, lectured on "The Weather and History Around Us" at a public lecture October 30 to the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society. The lecture was based on his research activities on the effects of weather on the fur trade, a subject about whrch he has written numerous articles. Dr. Claude Llman, Associate Professor, Dept. of English, recently presented some of his work at a peotry reading at the Harbourfront in Toronto. The invitation to read was extended to Geoffrey R. Weller, 'Vice-President (Academic), recently had the article "Common Problems, Alternative Solutions: A Comparison of the Canadian and American Health Systems", in the Policy Studies Journal, Vol. 14, No. 4, (June 1986), pp. 604-620. As well, Professor Weller made the following conference presentations: "The Role of Local Government in the Provision of Health Services: A Comparative of the British, American and Canadian Experience" to the Committee of Health Politics at the annual meetings of the American Political Science Association, Washington D.C., August 26-31 (with Dr. Pranlal Manga) and; "Water Resources and Their Joint Development: Canadian and American Perspectives", presented at the Biennial Conference of the Midwest Association for canadian Studies, Minneapolis, September 19-20. Weller was also discussant on a panel entitled: "The Canadian Security Intelligence ServiceJtnd Its Relationship to Policy in the Government of Canada" held at a conference entitled Intelligence and Policy, Defence Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C., August 26. Recognition Robert DIiiey, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, has been appointed Canadian editor to the new International Yearbook of Rural Planning. The Yearbook, which supersedes the British Countryside Planning Yearbook, will have three sections: one on Britain, one on North America and one on the rest of the world . Robert is responsible in part for the 40,000 word North American section which focus on reports of legislation affecting rural planning and on literature reviews. PERSONNEL Nancy White, secretary for University Schools, gave birth to a bouncing 8 lb., 9 1/2 oz. baby girl, Heather Anne, on October 26. Congrats on the job well done! And There's More ... Due to the number of submissions to Faces on Campus, the AGORA has had to postpone several articles on Appointments and Papers/Publications. See those articles and more in the next issue. Papers; Publications Richard M. Berg, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, recently had his paper "Theories of Action in the Bhagavad Gita" published in South Asian Horizons, vol. 4 (1986), pp. 164-174. Mark Arvelin and Donna Cashaback... John Neilson •·· A GORA, November 19, 1986 Page 7 _, �t C Ca Campus Calendar is a column focusing on important dates and events for Lakehead University staff and faculty. It is printed twice a month; once on the first Wednesday of the month in an update/ calendar sheet; and once on the third Wednesday of the month in LU's monthly newspaper, AGORA. If your department, organization or club is planning an event or activity directly related to the university and its staff and faculty, please feel free to submit material to p_ Lebel; Community Relations, Department of Information a week prior to the distribution of the update/ ca lendar sheet, or 10 working days prior to the publication date of the newspaper. Informati on may be submitted over the phone, ext. 631. November LIBRARY HOURS Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 11 :30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 11 :30 p.m. PUBLIC LECTURE MEETING English Lecture Serles Joumeya, Sexual Stereotypes and the Fairy Talea of Charlea Perrault Thursday, November 20 881021 7:30 p.m. Senate MNtlng Wednesday, November 26 2:30 p.m. Senate Chambers Dr. J. H. Gellert will lecture on this topic. The series is designed for the enjoyment and information of the general public as well as individuals particularly interested in literature. Further information will be provided closer to the times of each presentation. This may be obtained from Dr. G. J. Merrill, Department of English. PUBLIC LECTURE Dr. Roberta Bonder Canadian Astronaut Being a Scientist and Being Female Friday, November 21 1:30 p.m. Place to be set LECTUI Space upei'lence for All to Share Frlday,November21 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Upper Lecture Theatre UC 2011 Admission: Free Canadian astronaut Dr. Roberta Bondar will talk about being a female scientist in the Canadian Astronaut Program. This public lecture is being presented by LU's Employment Equity Program. Library hours will be extended from Monday, November 10 -Wednesday, December 17 P....cnbed Burning In Ontario Wednnday, Nmmber 19 4-8p.m. BB 1075 Admission: Free Roy Klein and Ed-.yard Herrington from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Th.under Bay will give a talk during LU's Forestry Seminar Series. In all courses, except education, instructors may not give any form of test or assignment during the study period from the end of classes to the beginning of the formal examination period. Guest speaker Mr. C.R. Smith from the Great EXAMINATION PERIOD Lakes Forestry Centre, Canadian Forestry Ser- . Friday - Thursday vice in Sault Ste. Marie will present this lecture December 5-18 Examination and tests for all sludents (except during LU's Forestry Seminar Series. Education). SPECIAL EVENT Career Night Thursday,_November 27 Peggy Knowles from LU's School of Forestry and Department of Biology will be the keynote speaker for this panel. This special event is being presented by LU's Employment Equity Program. TERMINATION Last Day of Clasaea Frlday,November28 First term classes terminate. Board of Governors MNtlng Thursday, November 20 4p.m. Senate Chambers Men'• Basketball vs Brandon University Friday & Saturday November 21 & 22 C. J. Sanders Fleldhouse The game begins at 9 p.m. Saturday· - Tuesday December 6-9 EXAMINATION PERIOD Education Wednesday - Thursday December 10-18 Women's Basketball vs. Brandon Friday & Saturday November 28 & 29 C. J. Sanders Fieldhouse SPECIAL EVENT DEADLINE Submissions for Chancellor November30 Lakehead University is embarking on a regionwide search for a new Chancellor who will preside at Convocations and other special occasions as well as confer all degrees, diplomas and certificates. Suggestions should be sent to the Office of the President by November 30, 1986. _ In all courses, instructors must not give any form of test or assignment during the study period from the end of classes to the beginning of the formal examination period. SENATE MEETING Thursday, December 3 BASKETBALL GAME BASKETBALL GAME EDUCATION STUDY PERIOD BASKETBALL GAME PEAL Saturday, November 29 C. J. Sanders Fleldhouse MEETING DEADLINE LECTURE Mechanlcatlon of Sllvlculture Wenesday, November 26 4-6p.m. BB 1075 Admission: Free WRESTLING The game begins at 7 p.m. thing 'and .toys. For further information, call LUFA at extension 604 or LUCF at extension 549. Study Period Thursday, December 4 This public lecture is being presented by LU's Employment Equity Program. Women'• Basketball vs. C. St. Scholastlca Friday & Saturday November 21 & 22 C. J. Sanders Fieldhouse I•• This meeting will focus on the approval of graduands. Both games begin at 8 p.m. SEMINAR I 2:30 p.m. Senate Chambers Employee Christmas Party Frlday,December19 Scandia Ballroom Valhalla Inn • Admission to this party is by invitation only. MARKS DEADLINE Wednesday, December 24 Final date for submission of Fall half-term examination results. CHRISTMAS DAY Merry Christmas to one and all. Ho, Ho, Hol -30- SEMINAR WRESTLING Streu Management Thursday, November 20 7 -10 p.m. RB 2025 Admission: Free The Grey Cup Saturday, November 22 10a.m. C. J. Sanders Fleldhouse The session is being offered -by Lakehead University Student Services. The seminar will cover such aspects as definition and application of students and stress, what are the symptons, techniques to manage stress and open dialogue. Students wishing to attend are asked to register at the Student Services office. For further information call 345-2121, ext. 739 or 206. December REMINDER No Testing Monday, November 24 In all courses instructors must not give any form of test other than laboratory and drafting tests in the last 5 days of classes without prior approval of the Faculty Dean. DEADLINE Second Annual LUFA/LUCF Christmas Food Drive Tuesday, December 2 PUBLICATION DEADLINES: November 6 for November 19 newspaper November 27 for December 3 update sheet This is the last day to contribute dry non• perishable packaged good, canned goods, clo- LU Shatters Sport Record • P,PJ'OPJ'lactlvlty Two LU records were broken during the Thanksgiving Invitational Women's Volleyball Tournament. Middle specialist Susan Malench from Thunder Bay shattered the record for the most stuff blocks in a tournament. Her total of 26 easily surpassed the previous record of 14 held by team mate Trish Allaire. Meanwhile Allaire was busy establishinQ a new record in serving aces for a match, collecting 6 against Mayville State from North Dakota . Two other records were equalled. Setter Laura Patznick and off-side hitter Cori Kollmann each collected 11 aces for the tournament, equalling the record set last season by Trish Allaire. Malench twice tied her own record of 8 stuff blocks in a match while playing Brock University and Mayville State. Distance Ed Boost For North It's Worth a Lot More To Drink a Bit Less You are now in the process of establishing drinking practices that you may have for the rest of your life. As with many lifestyle behaviors, it's all too easy to slip into a routine which endangers your health. I SEVEN DRINKS OR FEWER PER WEEK Copynght IW.Alcohohsm .net Drug Add1t11on lll•w•ch FOUIICNlttOl'I. To,on10 PnntN:1,n C•~ AGORA, November 19, 1986 Page 8 During last month's teleconference which video-linked Sudbury and Thunder Bay and audio-linked Toronto, Hearst, Timmins and Sault Ste. Marie, Education Minister Sean Conway announced that community access points throughout Northern Ontario would increase the availability of secondary and post-secondary education in both English and French for northern residents, provide counselling to students regarding educational resources, and schedule and coordinate local distance education activity. He explained access points would be found in schools and libraries, in colleges and universities and in other places where advisory committees would decide it to be most appropriate and useful. Responding to reporters questions, Burt Curtis, President of Confederation College stated that "it's a little early to set down all the ramifications of a mammoth project such as this. Access points will have to be developed where there is a demand and where there is a reasonable need to be met." LU President Dr. Robert G. Rosehart stated that "Lakehead now serves 16 different communities in Northwestern Ontario on a regular basis. It would be our objective to include most of those communities as access points." He added that "the proposal at present would see staff being added at the coordinating center in Thunder Bay. In the short term no additional teaching staff would be hired. There would be additions associated with the coordinating centre." At a recent COU Distance Education committee· meeting held for the first _time at Lakehead, chairman Mark Waldron stated that approximately 20 to 40 centres are expected to be established with at least two people hired for each. Approximately 40 to 80 jobs would be created. At the time of press, a joint proposal by post-secondary institutions in Thunder Bay and Sudbury was being submitted to the provincial government outlining the role, responsibilities and funding for the regional co-ordinating centres. A draft letter of agreement between the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and the postsecondary institutions regarding the centres has also been submitted. "Lakehead University has made a commitment to distance education," stressed Cole, "so faculty_will be informed as soon as the direction and guidelines have been formalized." The provincial government expects the network to be in operation by September 1987. � 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 1986-11-19 Language A language of the resource English https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/0cbb8a019799acfcd84a21d99843276f.pdf bed9fa4086f86da3f238201f1ceca4e6 PDF Text Text C LAKEHEAD 1 , UNIVERSITY Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada GOR PROFESSOR BILL HEATH NAMED DISTINGUISHED INSTRUCTOR Bill Heath was born and educated in the United States but this year celebrates his 20-year anniversary at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. Born in New York, Heath earned his BA at Bowdoin College in Maine and completed his MA and PhD at the University of Minnesota. His first teaching assignment was at Marietta College in Ohio and naturally, there's a good story about how he came to be north of Superior. " I answered an advertisement, received a phone call from George Merrill inviting me to come for an interview, jumped on 5 different planes and 6 hours later was in Thunder Bay" he recalls. "I was impressed because there was a graduate program and I recognized the opportunity to broaden my teaching interests." He remembers being told that weekend in February 1973, that the "arts centre" would definitely be built within two years. Heath, the teacher and music lover who missed Minnesota, answered the alluring call of the North and took the offer. That arts centre took another dozen years but he never looked back. The American literature scholar, threw his heart and energy into the department, the university, the graduate students, tackling Shakespeare and literary criticism when Emerson and Frost needed a rest. Professor Heath served as Chair of the Senate Research Committee (?O's) was Chair of the English Department from 1983 to 1986 and admits to having been involved in most facets of the University. "I'm lucky to teach with many distinguished instructors in the Department. I believe we have a reputation as a good '1eaching" department. Since teaching is the big pay off for me, I consciously decided to do less writing and concentrate on what I do best." Heath is the Coordinator of Graduate Students and says its a duty he enjoys. "I'mvery proud of our graduate students." Bill Heath's idea of a good sabbatical may come as a bit of a surprise; he's only taken one and he stayed home and read the complete works of Emily Dickinson (yes, all 1700 plus poems in chronological order!). His upcoming sabbatical may include travel but he's taking Thoreau. Referring to the award, Heath argues " I'm incredibly lucky. As a teacher, I am already doing what I love. And just being nominated for the award is an honour. To be nominated by students demonstrates respect and trust which is the highest accolade a teacher can receive." When not preparing for class, Bill Heath may be heard singing with the Thunder Bay Symphony Chorus, preparing for the gardening season or curled up with a good book. "I'm reading 'Wild Swans' by Jung Chang right now - fabulous." Excerpts from Dr. Heath's address page 10 Volume 10, Number 2 February 1993 I I I = I ~ \ \ \ ' •r ''I I I Needs a caption. The writer with the best cutline for this campus photograph will win a pair of tickets to the Thunder Bay Symphony concert 'Carmen' on April 3. DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER LECTURE bY. Dr. Nell Weir Department of Chemistry Thursday, March 11 4:30 pm Upper.Lecture Theatre ''Why Study the Photo-Processes of Big Molecules?" IN THIS ISSUE: First for Newhouse . . . . . .. . . ... . 4 Claude Garton visits Herbarium Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 "I didn~ know that" . .. . ..... . . .. 11 �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT Super Ministry On a more sobering note, the advanced standing applications are down about 15%. _ _Ov _ er_all, first year applications are up of the order of 12%. . . The Bob R~e Government has moved to establish a super Ministry of Education and Training. The new Ministry will encompass the former Ministries of Education, Skills Development, and Colleges and Universities. With one Deputy Minister (Chartes Pascal, OISE, President, Sir Sandford Fleming College, Chair, Council of Regents and, most recently, OM at COMSOC), it is anticipated that the structure of the Ministry will be amalga~ated, perhaps on an integrated lifelong learning concept. With a dual focus on both Education and Training, I see the new structure as perhaps at last allowing the universities a window on the advanced training needs for the Province and a more significant role for the universities in the economic renewal agenda. nme will tell, but the opportunities may be there. Teaching Each term, formal teaching evaluations are carried out in each course. Individual Faculty members use this feedback for a variety of purposes including use at the time of promotion, tenure and renewal. I would like to take this opportunity to remind Lakehead University Faculty members that, if you have concerns related to any aspect of your teaching, please do ask for help. The Office of Instructional Development is there to help you on a confidential basis and, as well, take the opportunity to seek out input from your Dean, Chair and/or Director. Experience indicates that individuals who have concerns and who seek out help achieve enhanced satisfaction from their teaching. The help is there for the asking. It is confidential, voluntary and, best of all, free. Major Research Proposal Lakehead University has suggested to the Provincial Government the establishment at Lakehead University of a major Centre for Forest Environmental and Economic Research. In the first few years, this Centre would focus on the AOX issue and would form an "Ontario" based centre of excellence in this area. Funding would be provided by both Ontario an~ the forest _industry. To date, support for the concept has been given by vanous regional municipalities and municipal groups, and we await the formal reaction of the Ontario Government to the proposal. The Government is to allocate $10 million for research on the AOX issue. A Great Aboriginal Visionary Passes On February 3, 1993, at the age of 45, Dennis Cromarty died suddenly. Dennis had served as both Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation and as C.E.0. of the N.A.N. Development Fund. As well, he was N.A.N.'s Chief Negotiator on a variety of self-government initiatives. Dennis was a visionary who, at an earty age, became involved with the Company of Young Canadians. He was one of the first (if not the first) Native graduate of Lakehead University in 1973. While at Lakehead University, Dennis studied Political Studies and Economics. He was a patient and understanding individual February 26 - Thank You Day The Lakehead University community, particularty our faculty and staff, have responded well to the difficult challenges put to us during the past year. The institution has dealt with record enrolments, the incorporation of new facilities and p~ograms into our work environment, a very successful Safety First Program, and an ever-demanding external environment. You should be proud of your individual participation, and February 26 is one way of saying "Thank You". continued on page 11 Campus Development Using special targeted funding, several small projects are currently underway on campus. Renovations to the University Centre Theatre continue and work will start shortly on Braun Building improvements in the basement which will include tunnel access to the basement of the Braun building from the main tunnel system. As well, a new wet laboratory will be constructed for Anthropology. Serious discussion continues with the Sisters of St. Joseph over the acquisition of the Avila Centre by Lakehead University. This current year, we have 27 students in Avila as an auxiliary residence, and the feedback has been excellent. If Avila is acquired by Lakehead University, it will be operated as a residence under the direction of Grant Walsh. Dr. Bob Rosehart receives an installment cheque from (left to right) J. Paul Mathieson, District Manager, Operations, Manitoba and Tom Switzer, Terminal Superintendent, Thunder Bay both of CN Rail. The cheque was part of CN's $25,000 commitment to the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign. Fall 1993 Application Data The earty numbers are in, and the results speak well for Lakehead University. From the direct entry high school pool, the system is up 2.9% while Lakehead University is up over 18%1 2 AGORA February 1993 ) �AROUND CAMPUS $290,000 from Management Accountants to School of Business Administration Electric Vehicles The car of the future? Bill Adams, Director of the Electrochemical Science and Technol· ogy Centre from the University of Ottawa was on campus to discuss the possiblity of widespread manufacturing and use of electric vehicles in the near future. Adams strongly believes that electric cars should be the car of the future in Canada and he calls for the implementation of tax breaks for people who want to own one. Researchers from Lakehead University's School of Engineering, professors Sabah Mansour and Seimer Tsang, will be conducting research on EVs in the North as part of Thunder Bay Hydro's Planning for the Future. Electric cars were invented in 1901, but problems with the limited range between recharging, the time it takes to recharge and the fact that "power filling stations" aren't readily The School of Business Administration at Lakehead University has received $290,000 from available have discouraged the EV the Society of Management Accountants of Ontario. Tf!e five year Share Our Northern _Vision option for consumers. Bill Adams says Campaign commitment includes $135,000 for a new micro computer user laboratory, with the that all of these problems can be easily remaining sum going towards various activities within the operation of the School. . fixed. "If more people buy EVs, the Representatives from the Society of Management Accou~tants, Bob Dye and qoreen _Wilson demand for solutions to these problems (bottom right) right were on campus to open the lab. President Rosehart and Jim Rapmo,. Dean of the School of Business at Confederation College are seated next to them. Standing will springload people to action." Big time auto makers are investing more left to right, Professor Richard Glew, Nancy MacGillvr~y, Pres[dent,Thunder Bay Chapter, time and money into researching Mel Zobatar, Past President and Professor Ken Hartviksen, Director of the School of electrical cars and batteries. "There Business Administration. was no cost-benefit for companies to invest in the electric car before, but that March 16- It's March Break and we want everyone on campus for has changed with the passing of the The Northern American Ski Championships - children can cross Clean Air Act in California in 1990." 10 country ski {free) or swim in the pool and then join in the percent of all cars must have zero Opening Ceremonies and sprints races on CAMPUS beside the emissions by the year 2003. TO KEHE---...,,- Fieldhouse - enjoy theTrade show in Agora Chili Anyone? Lakehead University entered two teams in the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Chili Challenge • the 'warming' event of the city's Winter Carnival! The Alumni team's "CNR Bouja" was invented by Supreme Chef Ben Kaminski. Back row cooks left to right, Brian Ktytor, Janice Anderson, Ben Kaminski and Jack Christy. The LU team with LULU's Best included left to right, Chief Cook Norma Gibson, Terry Rath, Aline Bresele, and Denise Bruley. Although neither team won best chili honours, their secret ingredients (Alumni's BBQ sirloin and LU's red wine) kept the judges coming t back for 'Just one more taste." J I 3 AGORA February 1993 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY WREFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES Also don't forget that LIBRARY ASSISTANCE is available at the Information Desk on the main floor of the Chancellor ) Paterson Library. Whether you need an address, population information, or require more in-depth information, reference librarians are trained to understand your question, suggest sources to be consulted, and instruct you in their use. At the Chancellor Paterson Library a number of services are available throught the Reference and Information Services Department. The following is a list of some of the services available and who to contact to find out more about these services: WLIBRARY INSTRUCTION Please don't hesitate to come to the Information Desk or call 343-8302 if you need any type of assistance. Arrangements can be made for individual or group sessions. Provides orientation to and instruction in the use of library resources. Call 343-8147 for more information. WINFORMATION DESK HOURS Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday WCOMPUTERIZED AND CDROM SEARCH SERVICES Offers customized online searching of indexes and abstracts and makes available the searching of indexes on compact disc via microcomputer. Call 343-8129 for more information. 8:30 am to 9:00 pm 8:30 am to 5:00 pm 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm wwmwwwwwwwwwwwww ATTENTION POETS W INTERLIBRARY LOANS The National Library of Poetry in Owings Mills, Maryland, has announced that $12,000 in prizes will be awarded this year to over 250 poets in the North American Open Poetry Contest. The deadline for the contest is March 31, 1993. The contest is open to everyone and entry is FREE. Any poet, whether previously published or not, can be a winner. Every poem entered also has a chance to be published in a deluxe, hardbound anthology. To enter.send one original poem, any subject and any style, to the National Library of Poetry, 11419 Cronridge Dr., P.O. Box 704-XE, Owings Mills, MD 21117. The poem should be no more than 20 lines, and the poet's name and address should appear on the top of the page. Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 1993. A new contest opens April 1. Provides resources from other libraries that are not available at the Lakehead University Library. Call 343-8135 for more information. Thunder Bay Historical Museum, Lakehead University and Papers & Records The latest edition of the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society's Papers & Records was released recently. It is of note that every author in the edition had some connection with Lakehead University. Jeff Sumner, Rob Neff and Elinor Barr are all graduates. Dr. Livia DiMatteo is an Assistant Professor of Economics and Cindy Danton is a student. Papers & Records, Vol. XX (1992) is available at the museum and in bookstores for $5.00. Articles: "World War II German POW's in Northwestern Ontario" by Jeff Sumner "The Good Doctor. The Life of Thomas Stuart Trill Smellie" by Rob Neff "Finland to Lappe, Ontario: Selma Lamppu Hynna (19051991) by Cindy Danton "Evidence on Lakehead Economic Activity fram the Fort William Building Permit Registers, 1907-1969" by Livia DiMatteo "Swedes at the Lakehead 1900-1930" by Elinor Barr NEWHOUSE CAPTURES CANADIAN TRACK TITLE Ian Newhouse, representing the Lakehead University Athletics Club, won the 800 metre event at the Canadian Indoor Track & Field Championships held in Winnipeg, Feb. 19 - 21. • Newhouse, who led from start to finish, posted a winning time of 1 minute 52.84 seconds. This was just 2/1 00ths of a second ahead of the runner up, Sasha Smiljanic of British Columbia. • This is the first Canadian 800 meter indoor title for Newhouse, who has represented this country in numerous international events, including the Olympics in 1980 and 1984. Dr. Newhouse is a faculty member in the School of Physical Education and Athletics at Lakehead University and is the head Coach of the university track and field club. CONGRATS! MARCH BREAK TREAT CELEBRATE THE NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Free on campus cross-country skiing and swimming (Fieldhouse) for children of University employees (it's always free for staff) Tuesday, March 16 From 11 :30 - 2:30 4 AGORA February 1993 �iiJH=i-i RANDY REGULAR JILL OTTO Randy has joined the Department of Mathematics as a computer consultant. The position also involves troubleshooting and computer services liaison for the faculty. Originally from St. John's, Newfoundland, Randy moved to Thunder Bay in September '91. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Memorial University and earned a • position after graduation as computer technical support for Apple Products. Since moving to Thunder Bay Randy has taught computer courses at a local computer firm and worked part-time at McKellar Hospital on a centralized database that will identify hospital bed availability across the city. His current project at the University involves programming the solutions for the Junior and Senior High School Computer Science contest held on campus in May. In his spare time Randy is an officer with the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve. Tel. ext. 8218. Randy is of course on E-Mail. You can welcome him at RREGULAR@ THUNDER.LakeheadU.CA MURRAY COHEN cc NEW APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCED Walter Trutenko Murray Cohen is the Acting Coordinator of the Native Access Program for Engineering. He has a long history of working in education and with Native people. Murray received his Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education and Masters of Education degrees, specializing in Mathematics, from the University of Manitoba. He taught math for Adult Education programs in Winnipeg for 1Oyears. He also taught high school students in Houston, Texas, finding the one year experience in a ghetto school "a challenge". Murray became involved six years ago in the first Canadian Native Access Program for Engineering, at the University of Manitoba. The program, after which the Lakehead University one is modelled, provides one-year upgrading courses to native students to prepare them for entry into the mainstream Engineering program. "The program at Lakehead was developed by the School of Engineering by Dr. Gary Locker and a diverse committee of aboriginal people." In addition to his co-ordinator responsiblities, Murray teaches mathematics in the program. He recently organized NAPE's acceptance into the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. A professional society, LU's membership in AISES is only the second in Canada. In his leisure time, Murray enjoys travelling and playing strategic games like chess. Tel. ext. 7712 Fax. 8013. AGORA Jill Otto recently joined the Department of Library and Information Studies as a Library Technologist/Secretary. "My job entails two aspects - library capabilities are needed, i.e. cataloging, reference work and budgeting - as well as secretarial." From Thunder Bay, Jill is a recent graduate of the Library Technology Program at Lakehead University ('92) and is completing her Bachelor of Arts degree, expecting to graduate at May '93 Convocation. "My plans are to eventually receive an Honours degree in English". Jill has worked for the Thunder Bay Public Library system on the supply list as well as spending the past two summers as a technician conducting children's programming. "Ideally, I would like to be a children's technician, that's what I'm most comfortable with." When she is not at work, Jill looks forward to spending time with her two children as well as "reading anything I can get my hands on". She sings in her church folk group and stays active dancing and cross-country skiing. Tel. ext 8420 Fax. 8007. Walter Trutenko was recently appointed Manager of Operations for Campus Development. "Technically it's a new position because the responsibilities have changed", said Trutenko. "They have combined the duties of the Manager of Operations with the Manager of Electrical Maintenance. It certainly makes the days, the nights and the weekends go by fast", he chuckled. In his new position, Trutenko looks after the distribution of all utilities on campus and the operation of the powerhouse. Trutenko holds a First Class Stationary Engineer's Licence, a Gas Fitter's Licence and a Engineering Technology Diploma. He will celebrate his 20th year at Lakehead University this summer. "I started in the powerhouse as a shift engineer and worked my way up into management." Until his appointment, Trutenko was the Manager of Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance. Recently he and Jacky Johnston (the voice at the end of the phone answering requests for maintenance) relocated to the Powerhouse for a more streamlined approach. "We're all together now", said Trutenko. He looks forward to providing an environment that is both conducive to work and to learning. Telephone remains the same: ext. 8404. Jacky Johnston: ext. 8273. Fax. 8938. 5 February 1993 �LAKEHEAD'S HERBARIUM: OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATES SIXTY YEARS OF COLLECTING by Joan Crowe, Acting Curator !er~ allies but als~ bryophytes and lichens. As the latter are good indicators of env"onmental health, this section may become inha~ ,ts ongIns in ~laude s personal collection of pressed plants creasingly important in future environmental assessments. The herbarium is now run by the Acting Curator under the which he started in 1993. The number of specimens was quite guidance of a committee drawn from the Biology and Forestry small (around 2000} until after World War 11, but from 1954 Dep?rtments. A~ space is limited, exchanges are being onwards he collected more intensively. By the time he retired restncted to specimens from Ontario, north and west of Lake from his position as principal of Current River School (now Su~eri~r. Regular opening hours and proper supervision are Claude E. Garton School) in 1967, his collection had increased beginning to_ dra""'. students back and the herbarium is being to approximately 10,000. At that time, Doug Lindsay (Chairman used extensively in the summer by personnel fram agencies of the Biology Department) arranged that Claude should donate such as the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Conservation his herbarium to the university and accompany it as Curator-a Authority. Those involved would like to see the herbarium position he still holds. Many of us can remember Claude busy extend its role as a clearing house for botanical information with his pla~ts in his own little corner of the Braun Building. regarding this area. When the Biology and Forestry Departments moved into the Funding is very limited, although a grant has permitted a Cente~nial Building in 1969, Claude accompanied them and the stu~ent to be hired every summer to date. Volunteer help, herbanum was set up on the third floor opposite the double particularly from the Thunder Bay Field Naturalists, is invaluable. elevator (CB 3027}. Every spring he would embark on one of A joint collecting project with them has been in progress for two his many collecting trips. Whether to Greenwood Lake, years and they have been actively Pukaskwa or the islands of Lake involved in a new version of The Nipigon, over the years Claude Checklist of Vascular Plants of assisted many agencies in assessing Thunder Bay District which was last the natural vegetation of their chosen revised by Claude in 1984. Stuarea. He always reappeared every fall dents participating in recent Botany in time for Forestry Field School. courses have made useful contribuClaude finally ceased actively runtions to the collections. The most ning the herbarium in May 1990. At that important project at present is the point, the specimens numbered about recording of all label information in a 97,000, Claude's personal collection be· data base, in order that this valuable ing just over 24,000. The remainder had record of distribution and habitat will been collected by dedicated amateurs be more readily available. Eventusuch as Eva Beckett and Walter and ally it will be possible to produce Marg Hartley;by professors and students computerized distribution maps. in the Biology and Forestry Departments The process has begun but, in order or by exchange of replicate specimens to make real progress, extra staff will with other institutions. Over the years be required. The on-going business Claude made many botanical connecof fielding inquiries, helping students tions in Canada, the U.S.A., Finland, and and maintaining collections takes up even as far afield as India and the south· most of the time of the summer ern hemisphere, resulting in holdings from assistant and the acting curator. We all these areas. Through exchanges, are starting to use high school Coparticularly with the University of Toronto op students but their expertise is and the Fowler Herbarium at Queen's necessarily limited and what is really University, we have also acquired specineeded is a substantial one-time mens dating back to the mid-nineteenth grant to enable us to complete the century. There are even several coldata base. We also need a team of lected by the famous Canadian botanist volunteers who are sufficiently John Macoun, who, curiously enough, . . interested in Botany to devote some also started his professional life as a Left, Tern McC/ymont, assistant and Joan Crowe, schoolmaster. The obverse of these ex- acting curator, with guest of honour, Claude Garton. time to becoming expert in one group of plants: for example, changes isthat plants collected and prepared by Claude are spread all over the world and he is rightly grasses or sedges. Even more important a specialist in renowned for the high quality of his specimens. There is more to bryophytes and lichens would be invaluable.There is a long and prep_ari~g. a good herbarium specimen than simply picking it and honourable history of amateur involvement in Botany and one of stuffing It into_a plastic bag. Pressing, drying and mounting were the best examples of that is Claude. It can be said with brought to a fine art by Claude, a tradition which we are trying to confidence that, after sixty years, the Claude Garton Herbarium is alive and well with acquisition numbers close to 100,000. follow today. It was an honour to have its founder on campus with us One other unique feature of our collection is that it has a for the Open House. good representation of non-flowering plants, not only fems and . T~~ Cl?ude Gart~n Herbarium at Lakehead University 6 AGORA February 1993 �.RESEARCH NEWS CONTACT NUMBERS: Director: Dr. Connie Nelson ext. 8793 Research Officer: Anne Klymenko ext. 8223 Special Projects Officer: Kelly Morris ext. 8939 Graduate Studies Assistant: Lynn Gollat ext. 8785 Research Secretary: Lynn Wilson ext. 8283 FEBRUARY 1993 Nurse Researchers release analysis of the Cardiovascular portion of the Ontario Health Survey - Northwestern Ontario results cause for concern Professors from the School of Nursing were awarded a $25,000 research grant from the Ministry of Health to analyze the Ontario Health Survey from a Cardiovascular Perspective . Darlene Steven and Rhonda-Kirk Gardner announced the results at a media conference on February 13. Their report addressed the prevalence and distribution patterns of cardiovascular risk factors based on data from 43,954 residents of ( Jntario aged 18 years and older. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease are widespread in the Ontario populations but results for the Thunder Bay District revealed statistics higher than the provincial average for high blood pressure, perception of high stress, heart disease, obesity and smoking. As cardiovascular disease is a major cause of illness, disability and death in Canada, approximately 41% of all deaths are attributed to it. Research has demonstrated that the adoption of healthier lifestyles has the potential to reduce or prevent the incidence of morbidity and death. Most risk factors are amenable to change. These include smoking, abnormal blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, inactivity and stress. Risk factors which cannot be modified include age, sex (being male) and family history. There were some interesting responses to the questionnaire. Approximately 85% planned to do something over •he next year to improve their health. And yet the survey indicates that cocaine use is 1 Research News Dr. Darlene Steven Professor Rhonda Kirk-Gardiner Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, increasing and dietary intake of fat and the $100,000 program promotes commucholesterol is higher among younger age groups. Despite increased funding directed at nity awareness of the risk factors associated with heart disease. This education anti-smoking campaigns and responsible and prevention approach is aimed at drinking in moderation, the prevalence rates helping people reduce their risk factors. continue to be high and the majority of The "Coronary Risk Report" provides residents who drink and smoke do not fully individual assessment of risk as well as believe that these behaviours will lead to suggestions on way to promote cardiac health problems. Of the 43 public health districts studied, health through lifestyle changes. The program is offered free to any some startling differences in the risk factors group (minimum ten) and encourages were noticed. Porcupine District had the meetings in the work place or home. For highest prevalence of smoking (41.8%) and further information contact any of the the second highest prevalence of heavy smoking (18.2%). The highest rate of heavy _agency partners. smoking was found in the Essex/Windsor district (21 .7%). Ottawa/Carelton and the York Region experienced the highest levels Survey Highlights of reported stress (both over 60%). The . one-quarter of the population of highest prevalence of BMl's (body mass Ontario are smokers and the prevaindex) over 27 were found in Porcupine, lence of heavy smoking is increasing Northwestern, and Renfrew. Stevens and . one-quarter of the population of Kirk-Gardner told reporters that in the Ontario. is overweight Thunder Bay District, perception of stress and . three-quarters of the population lack of activity were cause for concern, is.inactive especially because people can "do some. one-quarter of the population thing" about both risk factors. consume more than seven alcoholic Another project coordinated by Stevens beverages per week and Kirk-Gardner is a working model of one . of every 100 residents of of their recommendations. The "Healthy Ontario, four have heart disease, ten Heart Promotion Program" is a cooperative have hypertension, three have community effort by Lakehead University, the circulatory disease and three have Thunder Bay District Health Unit and the diabetes Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. 1 February 1993 �enable university researchers to increase their contributions towards the understanding and solution of problems in these fields and to train highly qualified personnel. GRANTS AND CONTRACTS AWARDED How are Strategic Grants different from operating grants ... -Strategic grant funds are focused on priority research areas; -Funding is provided in support of relatively short-term, specific-duration research projects with clearly defined objectives; -Strategic grants require close adherence to the specified research objectives of the project; -Strategic research projects must respond to the needs and opportunities outlined in the mission statement of one of the priority areas, and be justified in terms of potential socio-economic benefits to Canada; -Multidisciplinary research and cooperation with industry and /or government is encouraged; -Linkages to the user sector must be identified and results should ultimately be transferred to this sector. LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY AWARDED FORESTRY CANADA NODA CONTRACTS WORTH $570,000 In 1992, Forestry Canada entered into the Canada-Ontario Northern Ontario Development Agreement (NODA) with the Province of Ontario. An objective of NODA is to support applied forestry research by government and non-government organizations and to assist the forestry sector through studies related to applied research; technology development and transfer and decision support tools. Lakehead University is pleased to announce that approximately $570,000 (over the next three years) has been awarded to the following researchers: Dr. Peter Duinker, School of Forestry to undertake a research project entitled, "Sustainable Development Indicators for the Forest Resources of Ontario". Dr. Duinker states, "If we are to achieve sustainable development of forest resources, forest managers will require a broad base of environmental information from which to make sound integrated resource-management decisions. Indicators can provide a significant source of this information on the forest resource in the form of quantitative data relevant to sustainable forestry characteristics". What criteria is used for the evaluation of Strategic applications? The criteria are: -the socio-economic relevance of the project; -the quality of the proposed research; -the excellence of the applicant(s); -the contribution to the training of highly qualified personnel. To receive funding, an application must rank highly on all criteria. Dr. Azim Malllk, Department of Biology to undertake a research project entitled, "Efficacy of Release Treatments on Regeneration Strategies of Major Competing Species of Northwestern Ontario". Little is known about how the major competing species of Northwestern Ontario respond to various release treatments. Dr. Mallik feels that "understanding pre- and posttreatment regeneration ability and population dynamics of competing species would help explain the vegetation processes observed in the field following release treatments, and have practical implications for vegetation control strategies". What are the identified priority research areas? ) Advanced Technologies -Information Technology -Biotechnology -Industrial Materials, Products and Processes -Manufacturing Systems -Energy Natural Resources -Food, Agriculture and Aquaculture -Forestry -Mineral Resources -Oceans and Inland Waters Dr. Bill Parker, School of Forestry to undertake a research project entitled, "Seed Zone Delineation for Jack Pine in the Ontario Northwest Region by Short-term Testing and Geographic Information Systems". The goals of the project are to: improve our knowledge of adaptive variation of jack pine for the Northwest Region of Ontario; to use this knowledge to refine the existing pattern of seed zones for the region; and to develop a rapid operational method of site-specific seed source selection based upon Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques. Environmental Quality New Directions The "New Directions" area is provided as a special mechanism to support a small number of truly outstanding proposals on new and emerging science or engineering research topics of potential national importance. This area will only entertain those proposals meeting the above criteria and which fall outside of the scope of the ten identified strategic areas. The deadline for submission of proposals has been changed this year to April 15, 1993. Should you have further questions regarding the NSERC Strategic Program, or if you would like to obtain guidelines and application forms, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Research and Graduate Studies at ext. 8223 RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES NSERC Strategic Grants The objective of the Strategic Grants Program is to promote and accelerate targeted research in-selected fields of national importance. More specifically, it is the intent of the program to 2 Research News J February 1993 �SSH RC NEWS .. The Dorothea Crittenden Essay Award In Studies of the Elderly id to Occasional Scholarly Conferences in Canada Deadline: April 27 2 x $250 The objective of this program is to encourage and facilitate the communication of research among Canadian scholars through conferences, workshops, symposia and colloquia held in Canada. Grants are awarded in support of conferences with a defined theme, which are devoted to the study of aspects of a particular question. Support is offered to conference organizers to help defray administrative costs of organizing a conference, travel and subsistence of participants and publications of conference proceedings. The deadlines for submission of proposals are: April 1, July 11 January 5. The Dorothea Crittenden Essay Award in Studies of the Elderly is offered to encourage students to engage in research regarding society's role in the changing needs of the elderly. Students registered full-time at Lakehead University in an undergraduate or graduate program in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Nursing may enter the competition by submitting an essay on this topic. Application should be made in the form of a letter to the respective Department Chairman/Director. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Graduate Scholarships SSHRC Strengthening of Specialized Research Collections Deadline: Early April The objective of this program is to increase the research capacity of Canadian universities through the strengthening of specialized research collections in the humanities and social sciences in Canada. The program is designed to support collections at an advanced level, in clearly defined fields which are tied to the current and long-term research interest and activities of faculty and graduate students. Grants are offered for one-,two-,or threeyear periods. Up to $50,000 per institution per year may be awarded. Interested applicants must inform the Chief Librarian of their intent to apply to this program to prevent multiple applications. Scholarships are awarded by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for graduate studies in the social, economic, physical, technical, administrative and legal aspects of housing related to the housing environment. Application packages available in January in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. CMHC Graduate Scholarships for Masters Degree in Housing Deadline: March 26 - up to $14,000 Scholarships will be awarded for full-time graduate studies in various aspects of housing. Candidates successful in the 1003-94 competition for new awards will be eligible to apply for one scholarship renewal, where needed, to complete degree requirements. AUCC MICROFUND COMPETITION DELAYED AUCC's Microfund Program awards travel grants to academics wishing to pursue institutional linkages with universities/ government agencies in developing countries. They had planned to hold a Microfund competition in Mid-March, but have yet to negotiate the terms for administering the program with CIDA. Therefore, they have decided to delay the competition until further notice. Stay tuned! The Research Office will let all faculty know when the nex1 deadline has been announced. Norman Barwin Scholarship Deadline: April 1 $2,500 The scholarship will be open to Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who are graduates of any recognized university, possess an Honours degree or its equivalent and intend to work for a higher degree in the field of reproductive health. This could include disciplines such as: biology; Canadian studies; education; history; medicine; political science; psychology; social work; sociology; and women's studies. GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Robert Andras Memorial Scholarship Deadline: April 27 $200 FOURTH ANNUAL GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE Awarded by the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association in honour of Robert Andras for his sensitivity to the Nation's immigration and multicultural policies and for his active and creative assistance to the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association in his capacity as member of parliament for Thunder Bay and as a Federal Cabinet Member. This scholarship is awarded annually to a returning, full-time student in a degree program who, as part of his/her studies has prepared the best thesis or major paper on multiculturalism or ethnic studies related themes, past or present. A copy of the aforementioned work is to be donated to the Thunder ( '3ay Multicultural Association for its resource library. Application s~ould be made in the form of a letter to the Department Chairman/ Director. IResearch News March 25-26, 1993 in the Senate Chambers The purpose of the Conference is to: (1) give graduate students a public forum for presenting their research activities; (2) enhance awareness within the University community of the calibre and diversity of research being undertaken by graduate students; and (3) publicly acknowledge the efforts of faculty supervisors. All graduate students and faculty members are welcome to attend. 3 February 1993 �UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES Pediatric AIDS Foundation/American Foundation for Aids Research -January 12, 1993. Royal Bank Award 1993 - February 28, 1993. ~ Secretary of State: Canadian Studies Directorate • Open. .. /J SEED Wage Subsidy Program - March 12, 1993. SHASTRI Inda-Canadian Institute: Collaborative Research Program in the Social Sciences and the Humanities • (Letter of Intent) - March 31, 1993. Supply and Services Canada: Environmental Innovation Program - Open. United States Embassy Grants in American Studies - September 1, 1993. Wildlife Habitat Canada - Habitat Conservation, Restoration and Enhancement Projects (March 15 and September 15); Communication and Education Projects (March 15 and September 15); Research Projects (March 1). World Wildlife Fund (Wildlife Toxicology Research Program) November 15 and April 15. The Ontario Ministry of Health, has CANCELLED the upcoming May 1, 1993 Health Research Grants Program competition. They anticipate that the applications will be accepted for the November 1, 1993 competition. NSERC Programs Bilateral Exchange Program - March 1 and October 15 Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - June 1 and December 1. University-Industry Research Partnerships Program - Open. International Collaborative Research Grants • October 15 and March 1. International Scientific Exchange Awards • October 15 and March 1. Scientific Publication Grants - April 15 and October 1. Strategic Grants - April 15. GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SSHRC Programs Government of Canada Awards - Deadlines vary by country CIDA Young Researchers Award - Open CIDA Awards for Canadians - February 15 and September 8 Aid to Occasional Scholarly Conferences in Canada • July 1, November 1, April 1. Strategic Partnership Development Grants - November 1, January 15, April 15. Strengthening of Specialized Research Collection - April 1. International Summer Institutes Program - April 1. 1993-94 Internal Graduate Scholarships• 30 March 1993 Abitibi Price Inc. Graduate Fellowship and C.J. Saunders Graduate Scholarship (1 @ $1,800) Alumni Association Silver Jubilee Graduate Scholarship (2 @ $800) :~ Harold S. Braun Memorial Graduate Scholarship (1 @ $600) Lakehead University Graduate Scholarship (8 @ $1 ,200) 1993-94 Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program "Institutional" Competition ($3,953/term -92/93 rate) OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS Canadian Studies and Special Projects Directorate 1993-94 {April 1, 1993 and November 1, 1993). Corporate Higher Education Forum Awards· March 1, 1993. Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/Bursaries • January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. Health and Welfare Canada/MAC - AIDS Research Program • March 15 and September 15; Joint Fellowships for AIDS Postdoctoral Fellowships - April 1 and November 15. Health and Welfare Canada: NHRDP - Deadline changed to October 1, 1993, but NHRDP will also accept applications from June 1st onward to accommodate applicants who found the earlier date more convenient; Career Awards -July 31 , 1993; Conferences and Workshops -six months prior to the event. NATO CCMS Fellowships - Research Related to the Natural and Social Environment - February 28, 1993. National Research Council - Laboratories Research Associateships - Open. NORTOP, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines - March Wildlife Habitat Canada Graduate Scholarship Awards • March 1, 1993 The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all faculty to share interesting research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would just would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehicle for communicating your research endeavours to the community at large. For further research information call Anne Klymenko at ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 8910 or drop by Alumni 1.., ~ House. 1- 26, 1993. Ontario Centre for Materials Research - Faculty Renewal Award Program - April 1, 1993. • Ontario Ministry of Health - Nursing Innovation Fund - January 1, May 1, September 1; Health Research Grants (May 1, 1993 cancelled!, November 1, 1993), Feasibility Studies (Open), Formulation Grants (Open), Information Studies (May 1 and November 1), Workshops and Conferences (Open). Organization of American States - PAA Fellowships • March 1, 1993. Research News ____.I L . . . - -_ _ _ _ 4 February 1993 �PEOPLE, PAPER, PUBLICATIONS Dr. El Molto, Department of Anthropology, presented a seminar entitled "Comparative Paleoepiderniology of Desert Isolates frorn the Dakhleh, Egypt. and the Cape Region of Baja, California, Mexico." The Anthropol· ogy seminars took place on January 15, 1993 at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. These seminars were co-sponsored by the Sociology-Anthropology Department, the Archaeometry Lab and the Paleobiology Lab of UMD. C C Dr. H.T. Saliba, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, attended the third Pan-American Congress of Applied Mechanics that took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil from January 48, 1993, where he was invited to speak on the topic of "Science and Technology Policies in the Americas". He also presented a technical paper entltled "A Simplified and Highly Accurate Approach to the Free Vibration Analysis of Right Angle Triangular Plates", and chaired a technical session on the topic of nonlinear vibrations. Dr. Said M. Easa, Professor of Civil Engineering, authored the following articles: "Reliability-based design of lntergreen Interval at Traffic Signals", Journal of Transportation Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Vol. 119, No. 2, 1993 and "Normal Depth Calculations in Complex Channels: Discussion", Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, Vol.118, No. 5, 1992. Dr. Easa also presented a paper entitled "Geometric and Sight Distance Characteristics of Highway Reverse Curves" at the Annual Conference of the Transportation Research Board, held in Washington, D.C., January 10-14, 1993. Dr. Brian Phillips, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, has published the article "A Time-Space Model for the Distribution of Shoreline Archaeological Sites in the Lake Superior Basin", in the forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Geoarchaeology, Vol.a, No.2, published by John Wiley and Sons. The product of several years of cumulative research experience with the deglaciation history of the region, the author hopes that the predictive model will provide a guide for archaeological Dr. Harun Rasid, Professor research planning and a framework upon which currently & Chair, Department of Geogra~isparate archaeological site data around Lake Superior may be phy has recently published the integrated. following article: "Poldering vs As part of related field work, Dr. Phillips will be conductcompartmentalization: the choice ing a pilot study in selected state parks on the Minnesota north of flood control techniques in shore, in May-June, under the direction of Dr. George Rapp, Jr., Bangladesh' in Environmental Archaeometry Laboratory, University of Minnesota, Duluth, and Management, Vol.17(1}, pages 59funded by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 71 . The article was co-authored Parks Division. Aimed at linking geomorphic features and with Dr. Azim Mallik, Department of potential archaeological sites, the long term goals of the project Biology. are to develop interpretative narrative and field maps concerning the post-glacial history and archaeology of the State Parks Dr. K.C. Yang, School of on Lake Superior, for both site research and public education. Forestry, has recently published two refereed papers with his Conference on Aging and Health Care in colleagues. The first paper is coNorthwestern Ontario authored with Dr. T. Hazenberg and entitled "Impact of spacing on April 29 • 30 sapwood and heartwood thickness Hosted by the Northern Educational Centre for Aging & Health in Picea mariano (Mill.) B.S.P. and Speaker: Dr. Linda Teri, Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioural Picea glauca (Moench) Voss", Sciences at the Univ. of Washington School of Wood and Fiber Sci. 24(3):330-336. Medicine and Director/Chief Psychologist at the The second paper is co-authored Geriatric & Family Services Clinic at the University of with Dr. H.G. Murchison and entitled Washington Medical Centre. "Sapwood thickness in Pinus contorta var. latifolia", Can. J. For. Topic: Gerontology Forum '93 - "Aging and Elder Care in Res. 22:2004-2006. Northwestern Ontario" Place: Airlane Motor Hotel Information: Health Sciences North at 343-2126. AGORA 7February 1993 �CAMPAIGN UPDATE The Lakehead University Alumni Association is actively supporting the Halliday Hall Fellowship Residence/Alumni House Capital campaign. While Alumni support of LU has been very strong over the last few years our graduates have never had the opportunity to support a capital project - "bricks and mortar''. Judging by the response to date, they are very willing to fund a new building on campus. As part of the Share Our Northern Vision campaign, the Fellowship Residence will provide much needed residence space and will recognize the multicultural nature of our campus. In addition, ten percent of the rooms will be accessible to people with mobility impairments. The other aspect of the project is a new Alumni House. Preliminary planning sessions have outlined a need for meeting rooms, a non-denominational chapel, volunteer and staff workspace, and a large common area/lounge. Having an Alumni facility near students will increase the awareness of the level of Alumni support that Lakehead enjoys. The students of today will be the Alumni supporters of our University in the future. Alumna Marianne Wahl (BA '77) with Dr. Glen Carruthers, Chair of the Department of Music, hangs her donated calligraphy, inspired by Sister Alice Greer's invocation at the Opening of the Music and Visual Arts Centre, last October. A long-time Thunder Bay artist. Marianne is thinking of "becoming a student again" in the Department of Visual Arts. AFTER ONLY NINE NIGHTS ON THE PHONE NEARLY $40,000 HAS BEEN RAISED IN GIFTS AND PLEDGES. . The Alumni Association has made an initial commitment of $250,000 to be raised over the next five years. Four nights a week a rotating shift of twenty-five students call graduates and ask for their support. After only nine nights on the phone nearly $40,000 has been raised in gifts and pledges. All of this is from people who have never before given to the University. As we have addresses for only 13,000 graduates this level of support is something of which we can be very proud. The student callers are finding that most people have very fond memories of the University and that adequate oncampus housing is considered to be a worthwhile cause. WHY WE NEED DONORS? by JoAnne Silverman, Senior Development Officer Saying "thank you" to donors reflects an appreciation by Lakehead University for the contributions we receive from our many supporters. Along with volunteers, donors are the life blood of our institution without which post-secondary education in Canada may become "elitist". While it may seem lavish, "donor recognition" is a necessary part of any successful campaign. You can, in fact, measure excellent results in proportion to the way the organization says "thank you", appropriately. With larger institutions, particularly in the U.S.A., recognition often takes a more formal and sophisticated approach with gifts ranging from custom jewelry and sculptures to recognition wall units. While we try to emulate the credo that "recognition to be effective, needs to be personalized and creatively appropriate to individuals", this is not always possible. On our campus, one such recognition event is a reception, on March 4th, providing us with the opportunity to talk with the donors that ' • - In an effort io identify many of our lost grads the Alumni Association has introduced "grad pads" (soon to be distributed throughout campus). If you are talking to a grad please take a moment to ask if they are on the mailing list for the Norwester and if they are staying in touch with other alumni. Forward the sheets via inter-office mail to Scott Fortnum, Manager, Alumni Services. sustain our Awards Program. Many of these people have been connected to us over a long period of time. We have developed a relationship with them by having organizations as well as businesses donate large sums of money towards scholarships, bursaries and awards in order to help students receive a post-secondary education. We thank them appropriately and tell them about our students' tremendous needs for financial assistance and they "give". We thank them again. They appreciate this acknowledgement and thus the communication and contact continues. It is not a one-shot deal. Not only is it common courtesy to thank those who give, but it is also the crucial link which leads to larger and larger future gifts. Normally, for every dollar received, a charitable institution spends 20 cents. At Lakehead this figure is significantly lower. In poor economic times where it might be conceivably harder to fundraise, we are finding incredible support. It is a sobering thought to realize that every step of the way our donors are individuals who enable Lakehead University to effectively carry out its important mission. Let us ive thanks! 8 AGORA February 1993 �MEET THE NEW MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING NEWS FROM OCUFA Dave Cooke is Ontario's first Minister of Education and Training. the new ministry, created February 3, 1993, encompassses the former ministries of Education, Colleges and Universities, and Skills Development. He will also oversee the establishment of the Ontario Training and Adjustment Board. Most recently, Mr. Cooke was responsible for three portfolios: Municipal Affairs, Governent House Leader's Office and Management Board of Cabinet. Mr. Cooke was first appointed Minister of Housing and Minister of Municipal Affairs in October 1990, after 13 years as the MPP for Windsor-Riverside. First elected in 1977, Cooke served as the NDP's critic for health, treasury and housing during his years in Opposition. He also assumed the role of Official Opposition House Leader from 1987 to 1990. Cooke received his Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Windsor in 1975. He sat on the local planning board, was elected to the Windsor Board of Education and served on a local recreational advisory committee. Cooke spent several years working for the Essex Children's Aid Society before his election to the provincial legislature. Ontario Professors Apprehensive about "Superministry" Ontario faculty have welcomed Dave Cooke as the new Minister of Education and Training but have warned that higher education must not be neglected in the new superministry. The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Association (OCUFA), representing some 12,000 professors and academic librarians in the province, wrote to Cooke, congratulating him on his appointment. "Mr. Cooke brings to his new portfolio a long history of political service and an interest in quality education," said OCUFA President Saul Ross. "We are eager to work with him to strengthen quality, accessibility and equity in the university system." Ross expressed concern about the combining of former ministries of Education, Colleges and Universities, and Skills Development. "Our experience with previous 'superministries', in both the Bill Davis and David Peterson eras, was that critical initiatives in the university sector were often neglected," he said. "Universities play too vital a role, especially in economic recovery, to be placed on a political back burner." OCUFA did express optimism that the integration of ministries could lead to more consistent policy direction. "We've been concerned lately that the policy push for increased equity and access in Education was being negated by restrictive policies in Colleges and Universities, such as increased userfees and lower per-student public funding," said Ross. DISTANT VOICES on TVOntario Distant Voices is TVO's acclaimed weekly half-hour series focusing on the challenges and changes facing the north and its people. The unique series explores current and topical northern issues combined with pertinent and magnificent imagery from the north. The "storytellers" are poets and railroaders, psychologists and biologists, social activists, teachers, artists and entrepreneurs. Tuesday, March 2 - 9:30 pm C Edward Connors' work with the Sacred Circle Program offers healing to 16 First Nations communities on behalf of Ojibway Tribal Family Services. His AGORA work has been focused on the identification and implementation of healing approaches that will help reduce the high rate of suicide among Native adolescents. He talks about the lack of identity that has become a deep source of anguish over many generations of discrimination, and the healing which can be accomplished by a return to sacred traditions. Tueday, March 9 - 9:30 pm Lucie Lavoie is a dedicated environmentalist and forester whose passion is the boreal forest. She says we have to change the exploitative practices that govern our relationship with the forest. It is a perspective that grew out of her own family heritage of living and working in the 9 bush camps of Hearst, and her disheartening realization that the problems of the forest are largely political in nature. Tuesday, March 16 • 9:30 pm Jennifer Garrett is a Thunder Bay artist who is well known for her paintings, installations and music. Her paintings are centred on incidents of sexual abuse, shocking reminders that childhood trust is a fragile and easilybroken thing. Despite her memories, she does not dwell on the past but thinks it's about time people began to talk freely and openly about such experiences. February 1993 �The Road Taken Excerpts from Bill Heath's talk "Making a Difference: Reflections on Teaching" The full text is available through the Information Office or the Instructional Development Office I believe that teaching is an art and that teaching well is a matter of hard work, inspiration, and luck. I also believe that teaching is creative and individual; there is no one "rtght" way to teach. I believe that teaching allows one to make a difference in people's lives, and that's no small matter. No one wins a teaching award independently, and it is fitting that this moment be shared with both students and colleagues. Obviously, without students, there would be no instruction, distinguished or otherwise. This award belongs in part to all those students, past and present, who have helped me to learn, to see, to discover; who have challenged me with their questions, or with their questioning looks, to "say it better." This award is important, not because of who wins it, but because of what it represents. It is a recognition that our most challenging and important job here goes on in the classroom. When I arrtved at Lakehead in 1973, there was no Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning, no Office of Instructional Development, no campus newsletter devoted to teaching strategies, no annual workshops to promote teaching effectiveness, and no teaching award. All of this has changed. What has also changed--in large part, I believe, because of these innovations--is that committed teachers are now more visible on this campus than ever before: more vocal, more involved with their own professional development, more interactive, more assertive. I am proud to be part of this community within the larger university community. I have found that it is not necessary to agree with or to adopt every new idea that you learn about through these teaching enhancement activities. I have heard this ever since I can remember, and ever since I have taught: the teacher must teach the pupil to think. I saw a teacher once going around in a great school and snapping pupils' heads with thumb and finger and saying, 'Think.' . .. We still ask [students} in college to think . .. but we seldom tell them what thinking means; we seldom tell · them it is just putting this and that together' it is just saying one thing in terms of another. To tell them that is to set their feet on the first rung of a ladder the top of which sticks through the sky. Robert Frost's description of thinking In his essay, "Education By Poetry" But participation in them at least forces you pertodically to re-examine what you do in the classroom. Looking back, I can see that the teachers who have helped me the most were, above all, great communicatiors. The first -- and I know how corny this must sound, but it's the truth - was my high school Englishteacher, Mr. Davis. As a teacher he was mobile and animated and he made you want to learn and do well. He wore his passion for literature on his sleeve, where it belongs. One of my objectives as a teacher is to let my passion for literature show, without sacrtficing either intellectual rtgor or scholarly integrtty. My biology professor made such an impression on me that I actually considered switching my major to biology, until I found out you had to have organic chemistry. But the teacher who has meant the most to me over the years was not one of these classroom virtuosi, but someone whose methods were far less dramatic. His name is Louis Coxe. We students knew and used to say that Louis could teach any course in the Department. His range of reference was astounding, the product of continuous reading and absorption. He never spoke from notes; all he brought to class was a book or two. Louis in full flight was the picture of a person thinking out loud about the book assigned for that day, as well as other books with which he saw connections. I am convinced that Louis' s command of the full spectrum of a literary tradition, as well as his teaching methods, laid the foundation for what I consider to be the essence of thinking: the ability to combine the disparate particles of what we learn into thoughts and ideas, to see one thing in terms of another.To teach students to think like this may be the hardest thing we do. It may also be the most important. j .___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10 AGORA February 1993 �LAST WRITES by Katherine Shedden President's Report continued from page2 was always willing to help. The C who Cromarty family has a long and dedicated involvement with Lakehead as his wife, Helen, was active on our Advisory Committee to the Native Entry into Nursing Program and, indeed, was one of the Program's first graduates. The legacy of direction and commitment fostered by Dennis will live on with his people. In his honour, a Memorial Fund has been established, and those who wish to donate may call the N.A.N. Office in Thunder Bay at (807) 623-8228. Congratulations C - To Howard Hampton, M.P.P. for Rainy River, on his appointment as Minister of Natural Resources. Howard was a veteran L.U. off-campus student a few years ago and speaks glowingly of the impact of Lakehead University in the region. He recently spoke to a full house audience in the Agora on some of his futurist thoughts on the justice system. - To Shelley Wark-Martyn who, in her new responsibility, will work closely with the Honourable David Cooke in the super Ministry of Education and Training. Safety First Our first lost-time accident of 1993 was recorded on February 11. The incident involved a custodian who was mopping a floor and could not straighten up, incurring a facet-joint back injury. Remember, Safety First. .. • IN t '1ftj4._ S O tiecoa e : J·v,/ ?<_ 1 li, Jfa:i \t-J. _..c.J. 'Jr{____-, _.LJ___, 1 Did you know that Henry (Hank) AkervaH, Director, School of Outdoor Recreation; Parks and Tourism, was born and raised in Port Arthur, swam as achild in the river behind {_J~ Alumni House, went to Hillcrest and PACI and began teaching math, physical education and geography at Hammarskjold in 1965? You can learn alot when you sit down and have a coffee with Hank. In July of 1966 Hank was hired as the first athletic director at Lakehead University and also taught three courses in the School of Forestry. Hank arrived with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Michigan Tech and master course work from UBC in forestry and his teacher's certificate from U of T. Hank grows a big smile when he reminisces. "I might as well have moved my bed to the Port Arthur arena in those days." Besides teaching, he coached varsity hockey, was athletic director and intramural director. At one time there were more than 20 sports being played on campus. "I always say l hired my own boss, George Burger, in 1968. He was the basketball coach and became athletic director". According to Hank, President Tamblyn was easy to talk to and very open to new ideas and heavily involved in fundraising activities to help the university grow. At the time there was no physical education program, no outdoor recreation program and no Fieldhouse! The Athletic Advisory Council - AkeNall, Shannon, Burger and Kathy Kangas (head of women's sports) sat down and ~~~;;~..~eed a physical education The coffee conversation continues next month. SKI FOR HOPE Sunday, March 14, 1993 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Big Thunder National Ski Training Centre Presented by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in conjunction with the LU Alumni Association Financial support from Ernst & Young Participants raise a minimum of $50 in pledges and ski for the day. A hot lunch is provided and participants are eligible to win exciting prizes. Registration: CNIB at 345-3341, LU at 343-8155. Waterwalker Film and Video Festival Hosted by the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism Sponsored by the Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association Saturday, March 20, 1993 6:30 pm Reception and display by local organizations 7:30 pm -10:30 pm Film showing Ryan Building, room 1042 Admission is $7.00 advance, $9.00 door Proceeds will be donated to the Canada Sea-to-Sea Expedition and the Bill Mason Memorial Fund. r-----------, Jazz Canada I A Star-Studded Jam Session of the I best Jazz Musicians in the country! I Live at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Featuring: I Ed Bickert Terry Clark I (Guitarist) (Drummer) Neil Swainson Guido Basso (Bass) (Trumpet & Rob McConnell Flugelhorn) I Valve Trombonist Ian Bargh I Jim Galloway (Piano) I l 1 ~ s history in the making! Lakehead University Ski club. Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club and the Lappe Nordic Ski Club are joining forces to promote volunteerism and the community commitment to the 1995 Nordic Wortd Championships. The North American (Cross Country) Championships will be held in Thunder Bay from March 16 • March 21. The opening races, 300 metre sprints, will start at 4 pm beside the Field House. International teams from Italy, Finland, the USA and Canada will be entered in this end of the season competition. A Trade Show will be set up in the Agora with the opening ceremonies at 7:30 pm. Let's show our "Thunderdome Spirit" for this event. ( Since it's March Break for the children, why not get them on campus and join them after work at the races! There is FREE cross country skiing on the campus trail and FREE swimming in the Fieldhouse pool between 11 :30 and 2:30 Uust sign in at the cage). 1 ~m~~~~ / ' Saturday, March 20 8:00 pm \. Tickets -$25.00 I I I I I I L-----------.J 11 AGORA February 1993 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Office at 8300 or mail your information to SN 1002. Deadline for the March AgorA is March 9, 1993. ' FEBRUARY Monday, 22 Video Presentation Topic: Mr. Nobody Time: Noon - 1:00 pm Place: Health Sciences North Room 2022 Hosted by Kelly-Ann Spezowka Friday, 26 Alumni Curling Bonspiel Thunder Bay Country Club 6:00 pm - 11 :00 pm Register now! Organizers will help to put together a team for you. Information: 343-8193. Friday, 5 • Sunday, 7 Elders Conference Theme: "Sharing Our Vision" Hosted by Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) Place: University Campus For more information contact Carl Blackhawk at ext.7708 Monday, 8 Free Public Lecture Department of English Lecture Series Topic: "You Just Can't Up and Kill Your Children": Masculine Poetic Imaginings and the Myth of Medea. Speaker: Professor L. Richardson Place: Ryan Building, room 1044 Time: 7:30pm Information: Prof. Joan Dolphin, ext. 8292. Thursday, 11 1993 Morris Lecture Topic: "The Possibility of Life after Death" University closed Speaker: Dr. Charles Ripley Place: Ryan Building, room 1044 Time: 8:00 pm MARCH Sponsored by Dept. of Philosophy & the Dean's Committee on Religious Studies through the William S. Morris Memorial Monday, 1 Dept. of Political Studies Speakers Series Fund Topic: "Impact of German Friday, 19 Reunification" Professor Lecture Series Speaker: Dr. Fred Engelman, Professor Topic: Paleoepidemiological Research Emeritus, University of Alberta of Past Desert Populations from Place: Faculty Lounge Baja, California and Dakhleh Time: 8:00 pm Oasis, Egypt Speaker: Dr. J.E. Molto, Department of Thursday, 4 Anthropology Free Public Lecture Place: Topic: India: Revivalism and Progress Time: 3:30 pm?? Speaker: Dr. Pradip Sarbadhikari, Department of Political Studies Free Public Lecture Place: Regional Centre, room 1002 Topic: Time: 8:00 pm Speaker: Dr. Eleanor Macdonald Sponsored by the Canadian Institute of Place: Conference Room, Centre for International Affairs & the Dept. of History Northern Forest Ecosystem Research Public Seminar Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30pm Topic: "Dynamics of highly energetic reactions: Elementary processes in combustion and stratosheric chemistry" Speaker: Dr. J. Sloan, Guelph-Waterloo Centre Place: Ryan Building, room 1047 Time: 1:30 pm Sponsored by the Status of Women, Dept. of Political Studies and LU Forum IJ CORNWALL CONCERT SERIES All concerts are held at Jean McNulty Recital Hall, Music & Visual Arts Centre (Tues. at 12:30 pm unless otherwise noted). Tickets available at door. March 9 H. Wevers, basoon; J. Fahrenbruck, piano - Free March 23 Philip Dent Candelaria, guitar - $7/$5 A GORA The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the ) University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. Director of External Relations: John Russell Editor: Katherine Shedden Assistant and Layout: Denise Bruley Photography: Peter Puna Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing : LU Print Shop Address correspondence to: Editor/Agora Information Office SN 1002 Lakehead University Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5E1 (807) 343-8300 FAX (807) 343-8192 " ... ,ii .i ~ R E~ <D <D ... <DO R a::o 0- l!i +-o + ~Cl) - u:::u N � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.10 No.2 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article announcing Bill Heath named as Distinguished Instructor, a report from the President, and updates from around campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993-02 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Bill Heath Lakehead Lakehead University https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/dd7774e5ab4097517771f550da2d35d9.pdf b9e9bada7d27ccbfdcf263e0cb5f8479 PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY C Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada GOR Volume 10, Number 2 March 1993 Applications to LU from high school students highest increase in Province SMALL IS "IN" Lakehead University continues to benefit from a continuing trend wherein students are applying in larger numbers to the province's smaller universities. Applications from high school students to LU have increased 18.4% (1,224 vs 1,034) the highest increase of the sixteen Ontario universities. This increase follows on the heels of a 25% increase in applications last year and 5 years of record enrolments at Lakehead University. The university's full-time enrolment reached 5,301 on November 1, 1992, an increase of 12.7% (5,301 vs 4,705) over the previous year's full-time enrolment. To accommodate yet another anticipated record enrolment for September, 1993, the University is undertaking a comprehensive review of its timetable and room utilization systems with a \.... view to improving the university's space utilization. r Lakehead University Enrolment Increases 1979-1992 6000 5000 4000 3000 -- - -- -- -- -~ I -, - - - ~ 2000 1000 ~ I 1992 Thunder Bay and Lakehead University recently demonstrated their ability to organize and host great skiing events. Close to 100 skiers turned out under sunny skies at Big Thunder to participate in Ski for Hope 1993, a family event that raised over $15,000 for the CNIB and the LU Alumni Association. LU's share of the proceeds will be designated to the Learning Assistance Centre. The event was sponsored by Ernst & Young and supported by many local (_ businesses including 580 CKPR and 94FM, Bearskin Airlines, Coca-Co/a Bottling, Robin's Donuts and Versa Food Services. In another successful ski event, Thunder Bay children enjoying March break paraded international flags at the opening ceremonies for the North American Cross Country Ski Championships held on campus (see page 2). 1990 1986 1982 1979 IN THIS ISSUE: Traditional Wisdom of the Inuit ...... 4 Dollars make the difference • Scholars say 'thanks' ... ..... . .. . . . ....... 8 Canada's debt bind . ..... ....... . 1O �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT 1993/94 Operating Budget While our budget process continues, progress is slow because the major input, our government operating grants, have yet to be announced. Recent media reports pose the possibility of further delays. As well, the Board of Governors meeting for April has been delayed by two weeks until April 29, 1993 in order to accommodate the expected delay but, based on recent reports, further delays may be in the cards. What impact these delays will have on the ultimate budget is not known at this time. ) Kudos#1 Kate the Great and all the folks in the Information Office got praise heaped upon them at the Annual Press Club Awards recently. The LU. crew carried off the award for being the most proactive in working with the Thunder Bay media. Nordics - Nordics - Nordics Rocco Mazzafero, LU Science Workshop, was selected as the outstanding student in the December 1992 Apprenticeship Block Release Program at Sheridan College. He is now a qualified journeyman machinist. Ted Christiansen from the Ministry of Education and Training and a member of the LU Board of Governors, and Dr. Rosehart presented Rocco with his award. No, this is not a hypothetical article on where or how the participants in the 1995 Wortd Nordic Games will sleep. Rather, I wish to report that the University Senate has recently approved an academic calendar that, for 1994/95, will see the winter study week moved into March to coincide with the Games as well as the regular break for our School of Education students. The one• year switch was strongly supported in informal consultation with our students and will allow Lakehead University students the maximum opportunity to volunteer, to participate, and/or to be spectators. Kudos #2 Special congratulations go to Professor Pam Wakewich of Women's Studies on the award of a prestigious S.S.H.R.C. Doctoral Fellowship. Finally Congratulations to Contederation College which is celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year. A joint celebration is being planned for May or June. Security officer Dave Mueller drops by Alumni House in the new Security vehicle, a 1993 Nissan truck. Dave wanted to find outjust WHO moved WHERE and the answer is on page 11. 2 AGORA March 1993 �AROUND CAMPUS Lake named after "Orchid Man" (C A small lake in Northwestern Ontario (northwest of Dorion) has been named Harvais Lake in honour of a former Lakehead University professor. Dr. Gaetan Harvais was a member of the Biology Department from 1962 until his untimely death in 1982. Dr. Harvais taught Lower ~lant Morphology, Algology, Mycology, and Plant Physiology. Besides being a teacher, Dr. Harvais was an authority on mycorrhiza and the biochemistry of orchid germination. He began this work at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he received M.Sc. and Ph.D degrees. At Aberdeen, he studied various orchids but especially Dactylorhiza (Orchis) purpurella. In Canada, several orchids were also investigated with emphasis on the showy lady's slipper, Cypripedium reginae. In his will, Dr. Harvais left a bequest for the study of orchids, to be administered by Dr. Paul Barclay. This bequest has been used for several purposes. A scholarship was established at the University of Aberdeen for doctoral students researching aspects of orchid biology. At Lakehead University, three masters students and two honours students have been wholly or partly funded from the bequest and Dr. Barclay has carried out a study on the orchid genus Goodyera. Funds were also provided for the establishment of two orchid reserves to preserve the showy lady's slipper, a rare orchid in northwestern Ontario. In these reserves, which are under the auspices of the Ontario Heritage Foundation, orchid research is being done by Ms. Erika North of Lakehead University. Call for Nominations ( The Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning is issuing a call for nominations for the Distinguished Instructor Award for 1993-94. Please submit nominations by May 30, 1993 to: AGORA Dr. Moira McPherson, Chair Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning c/o Physical Education The committee is also seeking student nominations of faculty for six $100 awards for the 1992-93 session. Copies of the selection criteria are in the LUSU and Departmental offices. If you think your Professor deserves to be honoured please submit a letter of nomination cosigned by at least five students to the address above before April 7, 1993. Congrats 93/94 LUSU executive Recent student elections brought in three new faces. Rob Jamieson, a 4th year Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism/Geography student from Port Perry was elected President. Vice- President Finance is Rick Cox, also from the Outdoor Recreation program and another "southerner" from London, Ontario. Thunder Bay student Pam Gervais was elected Vice-President Student Issues and her program is Political Studies. This year's voter turnout was approximately 27% which is up from other years. All positions were contended and a total of eight students ran. PROFILE: HAL MORAN Formerly: President and CEO of the Ontario/Atlantic Division of Molson Breweries Limited, VP and General Manager with the advertising agency J. Walter Thompson Company, Product Manager with General Foods. Currently: Founding Partner of Greymatter, a consulting company helping CEOs with strategic planning Connection with LU: born and raised in Fort William (now Thunder Bay), a graduate of Lakehead Technical Institute (now Lakehead University), a member of the "Share Our Northern Vision" Campaign Cabinet, gave a public lecture "Planning Your Corporate Future" at LU in March at the invitation of the School of Business Administration Favorite pastime while visiting the Lakehead: dining with friends, drinking scotch and fishing What business leaders are saying about the economy: "It stinks out there." Their predictions for the future: "It's going to get worse." Preoccupation: The Information Age Revolution What some futurists are predicting: The demise of the communist regimes Cuba and China; the demise of the United States as the leading wortd power; Islam will replace Marxism as the main ideology of confrontation; the value of the average home will drop by two-thirds; retirement will be postponed or even revoked for most people; the wortd will be one of economic competition, not military. Advice to the business owner: Update yourself and your organization; make sure you are computer literate; place information technology in the mainstream of your business More advice: Re-write your business strategies; look for new alliances; have a fair appraisal system for staff; delegate and then trust your people; make sure your company is making money; increase your personal savings. On leadership:The successful manager will be a teacher, counsellor, coach and friend, rather than a commander, inspector, and judge. Watchwords: The next ten years will bring about more change in the way business is done than we have seen in the past fifty. Best overhead: No corporation gets hit between the eyes by the future... when they get hit, it is always in the temple. 3 March 1993 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY /4ARCHIVES ·:..::: ...':\!/· ::;;(:_·_./ft ;; : •.. Looking "tor pictures of Th~nder Bay.p1orie~:;~? :ih::: : : ?• Chancellor Pater~n Library _Archi~es may h~ve just what youfte searching for! Beside~ ~ous~ng papers from UniverSlfyfaculty; departments and ad~tn1stration our.collection includes:photo~ graphs,:ledger~,.busmessrecords, manuscripts a:nd personal : papers 1llustratingJnany aspects of local and regiqnal history.. . • One ofour larger collections is the Oscar Styffe•Collec; tion. It has manuscripts, ledgers, a scrapbook and photographs that document the operations of a family0owned forest products company from the 1920s to the 1960s. • • :c:>' >•i • • Numerous Finnish ethnic collections are also located here. !he l~rge~ come~ from theThunder Bay Finnish •• •,;. Canadian H1stoncal Society. Spanning a periodthat strefohes from t~e 1870s t~ 1970s,.these archives contain audio tapes; • plays·mmanuscnpt, newspapers, journals, phoiographs and other source materials relating tO.the· history of Finns in ••· ., Northwestern .Ontario, especially irJimigrants who settled in Jhunder Bay. ., . •·, • .• . -. • -.. . • -...:,: S·:•t- _ > • Students anq facultyalikewilifind the Archives;I\ '/ :.• • excellent source. for originarresearch:materiaL •Presently . located on the Library's f9urth floor, Archives will mov.e to the • fifth floor iO May, 1993. For assistance in using these resources please enquire at ttte information de$k or.phon~' 343~ 8302;0 - . ::_:-.::: •.-:~:-: · ing curricula, are second degree undergraduate courses with strong Northern Studies components that compress three years of academic and clinical work into two intensive 11-month blocks. Students have the option of taking a 14-week Northern Studies block based at Lakehead University. . _New opport~nities in ~T/PT are being created in sports ~ed1cine, preventive medicine, ergonomics, and in support of independent community living for people with specific living challenges. Program coordinators also note that more men are applying for admission to the traditionally fem ale professions. rJ I ~BOOK REVIEW lssumatuq, Learning from the Traditional Wisdom of the Canadian Inuit ISSUMATUQ LNrntng lrom hi Tr»ilONI: He-,g WddOffl OfN C.an.adlanlnull by Kit Minor _~llll "I asked an elderly lnuk what was important to her in life. .,,., .. --~She gazed at me for a long time and began to speak in /nuktitut. As we looked out over Hudson's Bay towards a distant peninsula, lf :.. she said, "Do you see that hill =-" over there?" I replied yes. She continued, "Do you see the hill beyond that?" I again said yes. S~e then paused and with a smile asked, "And do you see the hill beyond that?" I looked at her and said 'no'. She smiled and said, "Yes, but we know it is there and if we join together we will find it, together." We then talked for many hours of the many struggles that her camp had endured during her life, and throughout the_conversation she continually referred to the group effort, with no reference to individual accomplishment. " 0 ~ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY and PHYSIOTHERAPY DEGREE PROGRAMS TO DOUBLE ENROLMENT Two recently-established degree programs in occupational therapy and physiotherapy (OT/PT) at McMaster and Lakehead Universities will double in size to meet growing demand. The baccalaureate programs in OT/PT, will take 60 students in each program from the previous enrolment of 30 st~~ents. The OT/PT degree programs were funded by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and begun in September, ~ 990 to help address a serious shortage of qualified occupational and physiotherapists in Ontario. In line with the health policy trend toward developing more community-based services for health care consumers, OT/PT officials at McMaster have decided to increase enrolment. "With the recent announcement of increased enrolments int~~ School of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy, we ant1c1pate that the numbers of Occupational Therapy and Phys_iotherapy students coming north to complete studies will also increase. We also hope to see additional blocks of academic studies available here as a result of the increased enrolments in each of the Programmes. The Northern Studies Stream of the Programmes offered at Lakehead is endeavouring to prepare students with the required knowledge and skills to practi?e in northern rural and remote areas," says Sue Berry, Co-ordinator, Northern Studies Stream. The school of OT/PT in the facuity of health sciences at McMaster celebrated its first graduating class from the new programs.in the fall of 1992. The degree programs, among only a handful in the world to use self-directed, problem-based learn- -- . _. . . -lssumatuq You donl have to be a member of the "helping" professions to enjoy Kit Minor's new book. . Drawing_on research and 10 years' experience as a ~oc1al Worker !n the Arctic, Minor offers insight into the world vie~ of the Inuit and covers topics such as survival, spiritual beh~~s. shama~ism, the concept of two souls, ritual and taboos, trad1t1onal healing, the art of silence, suicide, and the effects of outsiders on the Inuit culture. Minor's purpose is to describe a "culture-specific" design to be used as a tool to assist helpers and social workers to provid~ _more effective and culturally appropriate helping within a spec1f1c culture. . The title,. lssumatuq, refers to a gaining of wisdom over time and expenence. The book is published by Fernwood Publishing and is being sold for $11.95 at the Alumni Bookstore.Cl 4 AGORA J March 1993 J �iiAA=l-i DAVID CHALLEN CYNTHIA STACEY An explorer at heart, Cynthia Stacey moved to Thunder Bay last November from the scenic hills of Gatineau, Quebec. Now an Assistant Professor with the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism, Cynthia teaches two courses on campus as well as four Distance Education Courses. Originally from Nova Scotia, Cynthia studied Recreation at Acadia University in Halifax before completing a Master's degree in an interdisciplinary program with the Department of Landscape Architecture and the Resources Development Centre of the University of Guelph. From there she embarked on a PhD program at the University of Ottawa. Her thesis? "Heritage ConseNation as an Expression of Community Sustainability". Cross-country skiing, travelling and generally "playing the tourist" are the things this Maritimer enjoys. She is lying low now until she finishes her dissertation, but has an eye on getting involved with the "Friends of the Fort", the Local Architectural ConseNation Advisory Committee (LACAC) and someday visiting her students in Savant Lake. cc CONNIE HARTVIKSEN Connie Hartviksen known to many as the '1ish lady" in the Department of Biology made a move to the Health Sciences Centre in September. She is working with the Northern Health Human Resources Research Unit as a Research Associate. Connie's responsibilities to the unit are evolving everyday and include overseeing the day-to-day activities of the unit and facilitating on-going research. Connie has been involved with research activities not only in Biology but across the university as well. She filled in as Research Officer during a 6-month secondment by Anne Klymenko and then worked part time as the Special Projects Officer in the department. Connie's move to the Research Unit was done with considerable thought. "It offered new challenges and additional opportunities." Another challenge Connie will be facing soon is her enrolment in the Master of Education program at LU. Taking the courses parttime, she hopes to complete the program in a year and a half. Although her work and Lakehead University are important to her, Connie's number one priority is her family. "With both my husband's job (Ken Hartviksen, Director of the School of Business) and mine, ours is a busy household". In the summer the Hartviksens like to retreat to their remote family "cabin" for some solitude. "It's so remote that we have to portage in". Connie also likes to putter in the garden. AGORA Social Worker. Executive Director. Policy Maker. David Challen is all of these and now can add "Assistant Professor" to the list. Appointed to the Department of Social Work last summer, he brings a keen interest in LU's "ecological approach" to community development . Born and raised in Southern Ontario, David took his BA at McMaster University and his MSW at the University of Manitoba. He has worked with the Children's Aid Society in Brandon, Man.; as Executive Director of Family SeNices in Sault Ste. Marie, and with the Ministry of Community and Social SeNices, Vocational Rehabilitation SeNices, in London, Ontario. When he left the Ministry in 1989, he began teaching at the University of Toronto and is currently enrolled in the PhD program. His thesis, ''The Development and Implementation of the Young Offenders Act'', has had to take a back seat this year because of a busy course load. Yet teaching duties have not prevented him from keeping up with his fitness program (running) or from collaborating with LU Professor Dennis McPherson on a paper they presented last month at the National Symposium on Community Economic Development in Alberta. David's wife, Mary, works in the Mammography Department at the Victoria Hospital in London and they have three children. To celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary they are planning a hiking trip through the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Mary Wilkins, who joined the University in 1969 as supervisor of data entry, was bid fond farewell at her early retirement party. She lived through many changes including the steady progression from one computer to another. • I think we're keeping up and the network service is a good idea. · With her husband she plans an active retirement. They love to travel and are leaving for a European bus tour which will include Paris and many exciting cities. Mary wants to thank everyone for coming out to the retirement party. All the best Mary!! 5 March 1993 �DISTANT VOICES on TV Ontario (MAR. 30 • APR. 27) WE'VE COME TIIlS FAR... NOW WE NEED YOUR Distant Voices is TVO's acclaimed weekly half-hour series focusing on the challenges and changes facing the north and its people. The unique series explores current and topical northern issues combined with pertinent and magnificent imagery from the north. HELP! Tuesday, March 30, 9:30 p.m. Dr. Jas. Spencer is an unlikely ambassador for Ontario's north. A surgeon who has been practising in Fort Frances since 1968, he left England because he found himself feeling increasingly restricted and out-of-place within that country's medical system. Dr. Spencer has a deep appreciation for the north and especially Fort Frances, which he says had definite lifestyle benefits that mitigate any professional sacrifices he has had to make along the way. Tuesday, April 6, 9:30 p.m. Frank Beardy/Marion Morris Muskrat Dam is a small reserve in northern Ontario which is trying to come to terms with life in the 20th century, a life which includes substance abuse. Marion Morris has been working as a counsellor and one of her greatest gifts to the people of her community is the example she has displayed in dealing with her own addictions. Frank Beardy, Chief of the reserve, sees healing coming to his community by the realization of some aspects of self-government, a situation which is bringing back a pride stripped away by years of government dependence. Personal and collective healing are promised in both their examples. Tuesday, April 13, 9:30 p.m. Elizabeth Kouhi Author of a number of children's books set in Northwestern Ontario, Elizabeth Kouhi is also a poet who writes in the cadences and images of a beloved childhood growing up in Lappe, a community settled by Finnish immigrants at the turn of the century. Her characters are inspired by a people bred to hardship, reserve, and great courage. Her writing articulates a landscape that is as raw as it is mysterious. Tuesday, April 20, 9:30 p.m. Michael Jones is a kayaker and canoeist who was a participant in the Lake Baikal/Lake Superior expeditions, an exchange program between kayakers from Lake Superior and a group originating from the Lake Bakail region in Russia. He is also a conservation officer whose work and adventures on Lake Superior have confirmed a passionate love for the lake whose soul he confirms with eloquence and respect. Tuesday, April 27, 9:30 p.m. Mike Solski Seventy-five years old and a lifetime resident of Coniston, just outside of Sudbury, Mike Solski holds the dubious distinction of being the only Canadian mayor to end his term on an assassination attempt. Never here you say? As well as his tumultuous political career, he has worked as a miner and a union organizer in the days when mines were what he has defined as "hell on earth".Q Dinner Theatre Evening with Baritone Sax Musician Del Dako Sunday, April 4th. 1993 The Outpostl.akehead University 6:30 pm Alexander Mackenzie and the 1993 Expedition Voyageurs invite you to attend a musical evening which includes songs and dances by the voyageurs and a musical trio featuring Del Dako, a popular baritone sax player from Toronto. Chicken Kiev with a vegetarian option will be served in conjunction with a cash bar. Proceeds from the evening will go to the 1993 Canada-Sea-to--Sea Expeditions. Tickets are available at LUSU or from Peter Labor, ext. 8076. Make cheques payable to Lakehead University please. Tickets may also be purchased from the voyageurs who will visit offices on the afternoon of Monday, March 29. A cash donation of $10 in lieu of ticket purchase would be appreciated. $40/coupl.e, $ 2 5 / ~ The Mackenzie Expedition departs Thunder Bay on April 28 for the final leg of the voyage across Canada. The Expedition leaves Peace River, Alberta mid-May and will arrive at Mackenzie Rock, near Bella Coo/a, British Columbia on July 22 - exactly 200 years to the day that Mackenzie arrived there. The brigade, made up of 24 LU students will paddle about 2000 kilometres and walk over 350 kilometres to reach their final destination. Plans are in the works to make the arrival at Bella Coo/a the biggest celebration the town has ever seen. Q • Peace River representatives Adele Boucher and Arlene Staicesku present a $1500 cheque for the expedition to Dr. Bob Rosehart and expedition leader Peter Labor in mid-March. 6 AGORA March 1993 :) �CONTACT NUMBERS: RESEARCH NEWS ~ Director: Dr. Connie Nelson ext. 8793 Research Officer: Anne Klymenko ext. 8223 Health Research Officer: Kelly Morris 343·2131 Graduate Studies Assistant: Lynn Gollat ext. 8785 Research Secretary: Lynn Wilson ext. 8283 New Fax Number: 346-n49 MARCH 1993 CARP RESEARCHERS DEVELOPING A PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE RESOURCES by Vonnie Cheng ''There aren't any gold idols in the bush," said Dr. Scott Hamilton, Department of Anthropology. He and his colleagues at CARP, of course, knew that before they set out last summer to comb the Canadian bush garden for artifacts of native people 300 to 9,000 years ago. Most of the artifacts collected so far are from the Stone Age •· stones shaped and intended to be used as tools, stone chips from the tool· making process, and pottery fragments. The field survey, to be repeated again (and again as required) this summer, is a crucial step in the development of a predictive 11odel for assessing heritage resource potential in forested areas. CARP (Centre for Archaeological Resource Prediction) was established in June, 1991, by Lakehead University in recognition of the need to better assess areas with archaeological resource potential. Members of the research team there include Dr. Hamilton (Director), Linda Larcombe (Research Coordinator), Luke Dalla Bona (Project Supervisor), and Grant Clarke (Crew Chief). The field crew this year will comprise of 6 L.U. students and 9 high school cooperative education stu• dents. The three-year predictive modelling project is being conducted for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Additional assistance is provided by the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Communications and the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. How does one go about developing a computerized model to mimic prehistoric land use in order to predict heritage resources locations in today's forests? Well, since July 1991, CARP has been actively collecting and digitizing data from a variety of map sources. Masses of ~ 1 Research News ethnohistoric, ethnographic, historic, and archaeological literature were reviewed to establish a link between the present-day inhabitants/users (hunters, gatherers, fishers) of the boreal forest and their Scott prehistoric counterparts. A detailed cata• Hamilton logue of historic forts and fur trade posts was constructed from primary and secondary The final phase of the three-year historic documents to supplement records of research project involves repeated field known heritage resource locations and to testing, reevaluation, reformulation, and help the CARP researchers make inferences further field testing. Field work is about the prehistoric people's preferred site essential to test the validity of the locations for hunting, camping, plant predictive model but it is a painstaking gathering, etc. Geological/geomorphological process to say the least. Even in the literature, geological maps, aerial photos, study areas where the forest is being and independent research reports were also actively harvested, members of the researched to gain a better understanding of survey team have to be equipped with a the geomorphological and post-glacial GPS (global positioning system) device history and its relevance to prehistoric land to help identify not only the location of use activities. the archaeological sites but also their Then comes the '1ricky" part •• to own location on the landscape. Last decide which of the multitude of variables to year, the field crew covered 32 include in the predictive model and rank .kilometres of scarified land hunting for them by their importance to the ancient artifacts which are hardly distinguishable, people in their site selection. Weighting to the untrained eye, from the other schemes have to be developed for the stones in the area calculation of the predictive model and for The prototype of the predictive data manipulation by means of advanced model, to be developed by 1994, will be microcomputer wizardry. Variables such as fully tested and evaluated by an exten• proximity to water, lay of the land, slope of sive field program. It will not, however, the terrain, soil drainage, prime game types have all the "bells and whistles" and their habitats, for instance, may be necessary for direct implementation into included in the preliminary model based on the MNR's land development system. the cyclical movements of the prehistoric Dr. Hamilton hopes that more funding hunters and gatherers. During the winter will be available at that time to enable months, they often had to move further and CARP to continue with the refinement further inland along navigable rivers and and implementation process. Ultimately, streams in search of animal and plant food the predictive model will be used as a supplies whereas, in the summer, they would planning tool for cultural managers and return to congregate at the mouth of main heritage planners to better address the waterways to take advantage of the fish heritage resource concerns in the resources. environmental assessment process. 1 March 1993 �DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING NSERC RESEARCH RESULTS • almost $900,000 for 39 researchers Dr. S.M. Easa - "Highway geometric design for safety". Dr. K.D. Eigenbrod - "Measurement of pore water pressures in ) freezing and thawing fine grained soils". Dr. S.A. Mirza • Strength and stiffness criteria for composite steelconcrete beam-columns". Dr. U.S. Panu - "Development of streamflow data in-filling and streamflow forecasting procedures based on pattern recognition concepts". The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council recently .released the results of the 1993-94 Operating and Equipment Grants Competition. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies is pleased to report that thirty-nine NSERC eligible researchers at Lakehead University were awarded grants totalling $884,112. Although the figure is slightly lower than last year, the success rate in the operating grants increased to 83%, from 77%. Approximately 34% of NSERC eligible faculty members hold NSERC grants. NSERC continues to claim that increasing numbers of researchers are applying to the Council for limited research dollars. This year, the situation is exasperated with the Federal budget announcement that the expected 4% increase would not accrue to the Research Councils. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies would like to commend all researchers who applied to this year's competition. In the operating grants competi· tion, two of Lakehead's new researchers were successful in receiving operating grants. They are: Dr. Q.M. Meng, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Dr. Y. Yao, Department of Mathematical Sciences. The successful researchers in this year's operating and equipment grants competition (new grants and renewals) are as follows: DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Dr. Q.M. Meng • "Control aspects of the coordination of multiple robots with flexible joints/links and dynamic uncertainties". Dr. K. Natarajan • "Aspects of discrete time periodic control systems". DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Dr. H.T. Saliba - "Experimental and theoretical free vibration analysis of thin plates with various shapes, boundary conditions and complicating factors". Dr. A. Sedov • "Ultrasonic transducer and flaw modelling for nondestructive evaluation applications". Dr. B. Singh • "Scaling criteria for jet cutting of oil sands". SCHOOL OF FORESTRY Dr. W.H. Parker - "Focal point seed zones and adaptive variation of North American conifers". DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY Dr. G.J. Borradaile - "Rock physics and deformation". Dr. P.W. Fralick - "Paleogeographical interpretation of archean sedimentary sequences in Northwestern Ontario". Dr. R.H. Mitchell - "Petrology and Geochemistry of kimbe~ites and alkaline rocks" and an equipment grant for a "Microanalytical system". Dr. R. Freitag • "History of the North American Cicindelidae". Dr. M.W. Lankester • "Parasite Diseases of Northern Ungulates". Dr. L. Malek • "Dry Seed Proteasome and Related Proteins". Dr. D. Morris • "Habitat selection, population dynamics and community structure of northern vertebrates". Dr. R.J. Omeljaniuk • "Fish pituitary neurohormone actions, signalling mechanisms, and receptor regulation" DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Dr. T.M. Garver• "Hydrodynamic and structural studies of selective lignin macromolecular transformations" Dr. A.N. Hughes and Dr. D.G. Holah • "Reactions of transition metal salts and complexes with hydroborate and other reducing agents". Dr. S.D. Kinrade • "Chemistry of aqueous Aluminosilicates and associated metal systems". Dr. M. Rappon • "Photoinduced reactions of dyes". Dr. N.A. Weir • "Studies of photodegradation of polymers". Dr. W.R. Allaway • "The moment problem on disjoint sets and orthogonal polynomials" Dr. M.W. Benson - "Parallel iterative methods". Dr. C.C. Graham • "Research in harmonic analysis". Dr. C.T. Hoang -"Recognition and optimization algorithms for perfect graphs". Dr. X. Li• "Distributed logic programming". Dr. T. Miao -"Amenability of locally compact groups and properties of the Fourier algebra". • Dr. Y. Yao - "Design and implementation of adaptive information retrieval systems" and an equipment grant for a "Workstation". DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Dr. L.J. Garred • "Urea sensor for urea kinetic modelling and erythropoietin studies". Dr. I. Nirdosh - "Removal and Immobilization of thorium-230 present in uranium mill solutions". Dr. V.R. Puttagunta • "Generalized one-parameter correlation for crude oils, hot water slurrying of oil sands". Dr. M.H. Hawton • "Fermion-boson interactions as dispersion forces/ physics of absorbed water". Dr. W.J. Keeler • "Raman spectroscopy studies of CdMnTe-based heterojunctions" Dr. W.M. Sears• "Electrical and Optical properties of wide band gap semiconductors". Dr. V.V. Paranjape • "Research in solid state physics". DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY More . . . Research News 2 March 1993 �SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Dr. M.F. Wesner - "Mechanisms of complex colour perception". REDRESSING THE IMBALANCE: Health Human Resources in Rural and Northern Communities. Sponsored by the Northern Health Human Resources Research Unit (NHHRRU), October21-24, 1993, Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, Ontario. Deadline for submission of Abstracts is April 30, 1993. Foradditional information, please contact Connie Hartviksen, NHHRRU at 343-2135. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES GRADUATE AWARDS AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF AIDS RESEARCH (AMFAR) The American Foundation of AIDS Research (AmFAR) invites you to submit a letter of intent for projects in biomedical, humanistic, and social sciences research relevant to AIDS. The program has three levels of support: Canadian Library Association Scholarships & Grants Deadline: May 1 Amount: 4@ $1,000 to $2,500 Various Graduate Scholarships and Graduate Research Grants are available in a continuing tradition of commitment to excellence in library education and advancement of continuing research in the field of library and information science. Applications available from the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Dr. D.J. Weeks - "Salient features cooling operations in response selection performance". DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY 1) Research Grants provide investigators with up to U.S.$50,000 in direct costs for one year in support of AIDS related biomedical and Social Science research. 2) Small Travel Grants provide investigators up to U.S. $5,000 for short term study or training at another institution. Funds are for travel, per diem, and housing. 3) Scholar Awards provide grants up to $102,000 of salary and benefits for three years to researchers with two to three years of post-doctoral experience. AmFAR Letter of Intent due Tuesday, April 13, 1993. AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF AIDS RESEARCH (AMFAR)/PAEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION (PAF) The American Foundation of AIDS Research and the "laediatric AIDS Foundation (PAF) invites you to submit a letter of intent for research projects having a direct relevance to paediatric AIDS and its related issues. There are three types of grants available. 1) Paediatric Research Grants provides investigators with up to U.S. $65,000 in direct costs for one year, renewable for up to one additional year. 2) Paediatric Short-term Grants provides up to U.S. $5,000 to travel and short-term study at another institution. 3) Special Two-year Renewable Paediatric Scholar Awards . . provides up to $66,000 of salary support for two years to p~ed1atnc researchers with two to three years of post-doctoral expenence. AmFAR/PAF Letter of Intent due Tuesday, April 13, 1993. Northern Bursary Program: Deadline: June 1 Sponsored bythe Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, this Program offers financial assistance to post-secondary students pursuing careers in specialized social services. A~plications available from the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Economics Graduate Scholarship: Deadline: June 1 Amount: 1@ $500 Awarded to ahigh-ranking student who !s eitherentering o~continu!ng in the graduate program in Economics. For further information contact the Chair of the Department of Economics. Hugh Douglas Hennessy Memorial Award in Economics Deadline: June 1 - Amount: 1@$300 Awarded to the student achieving the highest overall average in the four core, theory courses completed during the first year of studies in the graduate program in Economics. Application should be made in the form of a letter to the Chair of the De artment of Economics. ONTARIO MINISTRY OF HEALTH The deadline date for the OMOH Health Care Systems Research Program is still undecided. The Ministry will finalize the deadline date for the next competition after the provincial budQet is announced. Also, at this time, it is undecided whether there will be a new guideline book and new application forms for th~ 93/94 . competition. That will be decided when the next deadline date Is announced. UPCOMING CONFERENCES LEARNED SOCIETIES CONFERENCE- May 30 to June 13, 1993, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario Canada Research News International Studellts Day celebrated the amazing diversity at Lakehead University. Left to right, graduate students from China(Education and English): Jianlin Shao, Xioyu Wu and 3 Au Ming Zhang March 1993 �LSB Leakey Foundation: General Grants• August 15, & January 2, UPCOMING DEADLINES 1994; Franklin Mosher Baldwin Fellowship· January 2, 1994. National Research Council • Laboratories Research Associateship: • Open. ... Ontario Ministry of Health • Nursing Innovation Fund • January 1, May 1, September 1; Health Research Grants (May 1 cancelled!, November 1), Feasibility Studies (Open), Formulation Grants (Open), Information Studies (May 1 and November 1), Workshops and Conferences (Open). Risk Research Institute, University of Waterloo· June 15, October 15. Secretary of State: Canadian Studies Directorate • Open. SEED Wage Subsidy Program· March 12. SHASTRI lndo-Canadian Institute: Collaborative Research Program in the Social Sciences and the Humanities • (Letter of Intent) • March 31. SHASTRI lndo-Canadian Institute Fellowship Competition • June 30. Supply and Services Canada: Environmental Innovation Program • Open. United States Embassy Grants in American Studies • September 1 Wildlife Habitat Canada • Habitat Conservation, Restoration and Enhancement Projects (March 15 and September 15); Communication and Education Projects (March 15 and September 15); Research Projects (March 1). World Wildlife Fund (Wildlife Toxicology Research Program)· November 15 and April 15. SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE DEADLINES NSERC and SSHRC Conference Travel· May 15 NSERC Research Travel• May 15. LU-MCMASTER NORTHERN ONTARIO HEALTH RE· SEARCH GRANTS· May 3. NSERC Programs Bilateral Exchange Program· March 1 and October 15 NSERC/SSHRC Chairs in the Management of Technological Change • July 1. Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships • June 1 and December 1. University-Industry Research Partnerships Program • Open. International Collaborative Research Grants· October 15 & March 1. International Scientific Exchange Awards· October 15 & March 1. Scientific Publication Grants • April 15 and October 1. Strategic Grants· April 15. SSHRC Programs Aid to Occasional Scholarly Conferences in Canada • July 1, November 1, April 1. NSERC/SSHRC Chairs in the Management of Technological Change • July 1. Strategic Partnership Development Grants • November 1, January 15, April 15. Strengthening of Specialized Research Collection • April 1. International Summer Institutes Program • April 1. GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS Agriculture and Food, Ministry of: Research Program· May 3. American Foundation for Aids Research/Paediatric AIDS Foundation· April 13. Association of Commonwealth Universities • Development Fellowships· May 31. AUCC: Professional Partnerships Program with Central and Eastern Europe • Open CBIE: Partners in Progress for Central and Eastern Europe • Open Canadian Nurses Foundation Research Grants Program • June 15. Canadian Studies and Special Projects Directorate 1993-94 (April 1, 1993 and November 1, 1993). CIDA Professional Awards• April 30, 1993. Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/Bursaries • January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. Forestry Canada: NODA • April 5. Health and Welfare Canada/MAC • AIDS Research Program • March 15 and September 15; Joint Fellowships for AIDS Postdoctoral Fellowships • April 1 and November 15. Health and Welfare Canada: NHRDP • Deadline changed to October 1, 1993, but NHRDP will also accept applications from June 1st onward to accommodate applicants who found the earlier date more convenient; Career Awards· July 31. Conferences and Workshops -six months prior to the event. International Human Frontier Science Program • September 30. J Government of Canada Awards • Deadlines vary by country CIDA Young Researchers Award • Open CIDA Awards for Canadians· September 8, 1993 deadline cancelled. Next deadline for applications will be February 15, 1994. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all faculty to share interesting.research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehicle for communicating your research endeavours to the community at large. For further research information call Anne Klymenko at ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 891 Oor drop by Alumni J) House. 1j 4 Research News March 1993 �APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, PEOPLE APPOINTMENTS PUBLICATIONS Dr. Barbara Kronberg, Department of Geology, has been elected to the Quetico Foundation. A major objective of the Foundation will be to raise money for the proposed Quetico Environmental Research Centre, which could be networked into the international Global Watch program. Dr. Said Easa, Professor of Civil Engineering, authored an article, entitled "Smooth Boundary Approximation for Computing Area of Irregular Region" in the Journal of Surveying Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. 119, No. 2, 1993. This paper reviews existing methods for computing irregular areas, such as a tract of land bounded by a stream shoreline, and develops a method that combines the advantages and avoids the reservations of existing methods. The proposed method provides a simple, direct formula for accurately computing the area using a smooth mathematical function. Dr. Michael A. Bozek, Dr. Timothy R. Meyer, Dr. Arthur R. Rodgers, and Mr. Laird Van Damme have been appointed Adjunct Professors in the School of Forestry for the period July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1996. Dr. Michael A. Bozek, Dr. Arthur R. Rodgers, and Dr. Thomas M. K. Song have been appointed Adjunct Professors in the Department of Biology for the pi;iriod July 1, 1993, to June 30, 1996. Mr. Glenn Mossop, conductor of the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra has been appointed Professional Associate in the Department of Music for the period July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1996. PRESENTATIONS Dr. William T. Melnyk, Department of Psychology, gave a presention February 26 at the St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, CA, to the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (responsible for regulating the practice of Psychology in each State and Province). Dr. Melnyk has been on the Ontario Board for 11 years. His presentation was, Custody and Access Assessments: A Pro-active Approach, based on his own experiences as a practitioner and from his experience in Board Disciplinary Hearings. ( Dr. David Lynes, Department of Sociology, attended the National Roundtable on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues, sponsored by the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples from March 10-12 in Vancouver. Dr. Lynes participated in roundtable discussions on various topics, including Holistic Health Strategies and the role of non-Aboriginal institutions in the realization of community and health objectives. Dr. Darlene Steven, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, prepared and presented a brief on behalf of the Gerontology Study Group to the Standing Committee on Social Development. The brief was titled "Bill 101: Long-Term Care". She also presented a workshop on "Patient Classification Systems" to nurse managers and the Nursing Practice Commit· tee at Lake of the Woods Hospital. The Nursing Department will be implementing the tool developed for the General Hospital of Port Arthur by the researcher. The instrument is unique in that it incorporates staffing and documentation. As well, Dr. Steven was invited to participate in a two-day workshop for nurse managers at La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances. The topic of discussion was Continuous Quality Improvement". PEOPLE Fayek M. Ishak, Professor Emeritus, Department of En· glish, who had his entries published in The Coptic Encycl?pedi~, has received a request from the Research Centre of Saudi Arabia to join apanel of experts to translate The World Book Encyclopedia into Arabic. Professor Ishak has been working for the last three years on a manuscript that deals with the Devotions and Prayers of the Canonical Hours which were introduced to the Christian world by the Coptic Church of Alexandria in the middle of the 2nd century A.O. Over the years, some parts of the Horologion (Book containing the Offices of the Canonical Hours) were lost and others were changed into prose. In lshak's new bilingual edition, released last December, the missing parts were re-introduced and the prose text was re-moulded into the nuances of a poetic cast. These Prayers are used in the Armenian, Coptic, Greek, Romanian, Russian, Syrian and Ukrainian Orthodox churches. It was old home week at the Open House for the renovated Health Centre. Professor Margaret Page, after whom the centre was named, was a special guest andgot together with staff for a photograph. Left to right: Jessie Sutherland, Sheri Mosher, Sandi Covino, Rosemary McFall, Margaret Page, Pat Coates, Dianne Christie. C AGORA Dr. A. Sedov, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering is the author of two recently published papers. "Ultrasonic scattering of flat bottom hole in immersion testing: an analytical model", Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 92, pp 478-486 (1192) and "A focussed beam/scatterer model for ultrasonic reference standards". Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, 12A, 0.0. Thompson and D.E. Chimenti, Eds., Plenum Press, New York, pp.925-931 (1993). Both papers were co-authored with Dr. L.W. Schmer of Iowa State University. 7March 1993 �CAMPAIGN UPDATE Left, Dr. Irene Dawyosyr & 1992 Alumni Award recipient Gordon Keeler. Rt., Jennifer Morrison, Presidential Award winner, addresses donors on behalf of award recipients. Scholarship recipient says "thanks" to donors On behalf of my fellow scholarship and award recipients I would like to thank the donors of the scholarship program and Lakehead University for their support of excellence. You have provided me, as well as many other students, the opportunity to further our educations. To begin, I'd like to tell you a little bit about myself and my studies here at Lakehead. My name is Jennifer Morrison and I grew up in a small Northwest• em Ontario town called Geraldton. I am a first-year student in the Concurrent Education program, majoring in mathematics. I am the recipient of several Lakehead University scholarships and would like to say that the University's scholarship offer was a significant factor in my decision to study here. As well, Lakehead's quality of education and superb concurrent education program were also very important. I am the youngest of three children with two older brothers going through University. My parents were able to help my brothers financially but by the third child were unable to contribute in the same way. I have always worked, and at times held two part-time jobs. The fact is, for many students, summer or part-time employment does not often pay well enough and in these tough economic times, there are fewer employment opportunities. Thus the scholarship program is extremely important. I was an honour student throughout high school and spent a great deal of time on my studies. I also participated in many school clubs, councils and sports and travelled throughout the region and Canada representing my school at various events. Scholarship students are not just bookworms. As a scholarship recipient, I feel my hard work has been rewarded in a big way. Nevertheless, the pursuit of excellence despite any monetary gain has always been my goal. Many students are encouraged to strive harder in hopes of receiving a scholarship. Recognition and financial assistance are very powerful motivators. The costs of tuition, accommodations, books, food, bus and phone calls home quickly add up. University is expensive! The first few months away from home were a little hard but I've quickly settled in and I'm loving my time here at Lakehead and in the city of Thunder Bay. Once again, thank you all for your generosity and your continuous support. JENNIFER MORRISON, 1st Year Student BAIBEd . ----C Mr. Marv Detweiler, above, Northwestern Business Centre Manager for the Royal Bank, addressed the audience on behalf of the corporate donors. J) Left, Lyla Rathbone, right, got involved in the fundraising plan for the Music and Visual Arts Campaign co-chaired by Annette Augustine. Right, Joe Logozzo and John Noyes, are longtime University donors. 8 AGORA March 1993 �C ( THE GHANA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT LITERACY PROJECT: Lakehead University and Confederation College join forces with two universities in Ghana THE EVOLUTION OF A SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL The Ghana Environmental Management Literacy Project, f~nded by th~ Canadian International Development Agency, is a f1ve-ye~rpro1~ct,_comprising a four-way institutional linkage. The Canadian mst1tut1ons are Lakehead University and Confederation College, both of which are located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The developing country institutions (DCls) are the University of Science and Technology, located at Kumasi in Northern Ghana and the University of Ghana, Legan Campus, near the capital city of Accra. . The project is designed to establish a core group of university_ed_ucato~ in environmental management and adult literacy; to assist mcurnculum development and teaching practices in natural resources management and forestry at the post-secondary level· to assist in organizing and implementing a continuing education: adv~nced forestry program for practising foresters; to train commu_nity leaders and p~ovide thetechnical support for sustaining the delivery of community-based environmental management and litera~y training. The project will enhance the capacity of the DC ls to deliver programs in literacy training designed assist the local communities in combating the problems of severe environmental degradation. The project's strength lies not only inthe inter-disciplinary nature of the work, but in theopportunity for direct interface with the local communities through the establishment of four pilot project areas for community-based demonstration forests and adult literacy training programs. Each pilot project area, one of which will be Bunkpurugu - the community in Northern Ghana which is twinned with Thunder Bay, will comprise several communities wo~ngon arange of community-based land-management projects designed to combat problems of deforestation and erosion. . In conjunction with ~raining in land-use planning and conseryat1on methods community members will receive literacy training m the context of environmental issues. Local residents will be ~ctively i_nvolved in~~e land-use planning process, they will provide information on trad1t1onal land-use patterns which will contribute to the establishment of acomprehensive GIS/Remote Sensing database for the region. To ensure the continuation of this work the project will provide training in GIS/RS as well as the equipment necessary for carrying out this essential work. . The proje~ will enhance the overall capacity of the DCls to dehve~ co!llmurnty-ba~ed programs, and monitor land-use patterns, 1t will also contnbute to the establish a community-based network. for environm~ntal management and ltteracy training. There 'h'.111 be opportunity for local leaders to share their experiences with each other and, to bring theirsuggestions and concerns to the Ghana-Management Committee at the joint-meetings which will take place semi-annually.a Annual meetings of the North American Moose Conference a_nd Work~hop_began in 1963 and a brief summary of events was circulated m,:n1meographed form. The first formal publication of The Proceedings followed the fifth meeting in Alaska in 1968. Regular annual issues were not produced until 1972 (considered Vol. 8). The new name Alces was adopted for the journal in 1981 (Vol. 17) and the present double-column format was begun in 1988 (Vol. 24). The majority of manuscripts still arise from the Annual Meeting but an increasing proportion are submitted year-round from researchers in Canada, U.S.A., Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Russia, and China. All submissions are peer reviewed before acceptance. The "moose journal" has been produced in the Lakehead U_nive_rsity Print Shop since 1978 (Vol. 14), initially under the direction of Bob Cornell, and since 1988, in the skilled hands of Stan Nemec. The first permanent editor was Harold Cumming, School of Forestry, LU (1978-82), followed by Patrick Karns Minnesota Department of Natural Resource (1983-85). Currently Murray Lankester, Department of Biology, LU, and Tim Timmermann, Ontario MNR, Thunder Bay share the editorial responsibility (1986 -present). The newformat was made possible with the word processing skills of Linda Siczkar, formerly of the L.U. Graphics Department, who has formatted manuscripts received from authors on diskette since 1988. Each year, 400 copies are printed and sent to over 200 institutional, government, and personal subscribers. Off-prints of individual articles can be purchased by authors. Sales of current and back issues have been handled by Mary Melnyk at the Lakehead University Bookstore for the past 15 years and Ralph Mauro of the Business Office ably watched over the "Moose Book Account". The journal is self-supporting wtth the occasional donation from hosting jurisdictions and individuals. As of 1992 (Vol. 28) a page charge has been instituted to cover rising production costs of about $8500/year. Three International Meetings of moose biologists have been held (Quebec City, Canada '73; Uppsala, Sweden '84; Syktyvkar, Russia'90). Lakehead University Print Shop re-printed the volume resulting from the Quebec City meeting and printed the proceedings of the Russian meeting as Alces Suppl. 1, '92.0 Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose (Alces alces) (edited and published at Lakehead University since 1978) 'Moose crew·. Standing left to right, Tim Timmermann, Murra'f Lankester, Ralph Mauro, Sitting left to right, Mary Melnyk Stan Nemec, Unda Siczkar. ' AGORA March 1993 �WILL YOUR PENSION PLAN BY WIM BAARSCHERS Like all members of the pension board, I received the end-of-year performance report on our pension fund(s) some time in February. With this performance report came an appendix which I believe may interest you. The good news is that the fund(s) have done very well in 1992. The report submitted by our investment managers (Sceptre Investment Counsel Ltd.) showed a return for the year of 9% while the median for Canadian pension funds for 1992 is estimated at 5.9%. Over the last four years, the return of our fund(s) was 10.5% (median 9.8%). That is good news and it would appear that your money is well looked after. The appendix which Sceptre enclosed is not cheerful reading, but it is worth your attention. Considering our fund's performance, our investment managers obviously know their job and we would be well advised to pay attention to what they have to say. Our Vice-President (Administration), Fred Poulter agreed with me that this message deserves a wider audience and arranged for Sceptre's permission to reproduce their message. Here it is. "Industry cannot be restored, people cannot be put back to work, banks cannot be kept open, human suffering cannot be cared for if the government itself is bankrupt. The great human values, for a/1...rest upon the unimpaired credit of the ...government." President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Oct, 1933 The fact that Canada and many other Western nations are facing a major government debt crisis is now widely accepted even though most people find it difficult to quantify how serious a problem it really is and what it means to them personally. The numbers are so staggering that they have become almost incomprehensible and are seldom presented in a fashion in which we can visualize the total picture. Our best efforts at analyzing the puzzle may lack some precision but if we have erred, we believe it is because we have been too conservative in identifying government debt obligations. At no point for example did we attempt to include such indirect debts as public service pension plans which currently total $81 billion for our federal government and which are increasing at a recent rate of $6 billion per annum. In examining the Canadian government debt problem, we have added together the outstanding obligations of our federal, provincial and municipal governments as well as crown corporations. With each level of government attempting to lay off a portion of their costs to a lower level, it is important to look at total government debt. In 1981, Canada's gross domestic product was $356 billion dollars and the outstanding debt obligations of our governments totalled $21 4 billion. At that point intime, our debts were 60% of our overall economic activity (GDP). Over 1 AGORA the 10 years to 1991, our economic output increased 6.6% per annum to $674 billion while our governments' outstanding obligations rose 11.3% per annum to $616 billion or 93% of GDP. To place these numbers in a somewhat different perspective, in 1981 the various governments had issued on behalf of each employed Canadian $19,611 of debt. By 1991, that figure had risen to $50,800 and by 1992 it was $54,600. Despite government protestations that everything within their power is being done to cut spending and to become fiscally responsible, once again this year is expected to see another combined deficit of in excess of $54 billion. In the fourth quarter of 1990, 24 cents of every dollar raised by governments was required to pay the interest on their outstanding obligations. With the very substantial decline in interest rates since 1990, this figure has recently declined to 22.2 cents but with interest rates already down substantially and with total debt continuing to escalate rapidly, the future direction will be up once again. The cost of paying for past excesses has reached a level that is proving a major impediment to governments' ability to service existing programs much less undertake new initiatives to cushion the impact of the current recession and to get our economy moving forward once again. Increasingly over recent years Canada has turned to foreign markets to finance a substantial portion of our debts. Foreign investors currently hold approximately $262 billion of Canada's debt. This in turn translates into $21,436 per employed person up from just over $6,400 ten years ago. Canadians are losing control of their own destiny. Not only can't we afford to pay back the money we owe international investors but we must pursue interest rate policies that bear little relation to the underlying fundamentals of our domestic economy. These high rate policies are necessary to maintain the existing foreign investment in Canada's debt markets and to continue to attract an additional $30 billion to cover our current account shortfall. This shortfall is equivalent to almost 5% of our GDP and highlights the fact that Canadians in total are currently spending 5% more than our economy can support. Taxes in Canada by all levels of government including social insurance costs have risen from approximately 31% of GDP in 1970 to 38% in 1992. Given that tax revenues are insufficient to cover expenditures, it is estimated that taxes as a proportion of GDP would have to rise to 44% in order to maintain a balanced budget at the current level of government programs. Can we really expect that government can continue to be half of our entire economic output and that we will be able to maintain our existing standard of living? We have placed ourselves in a debt bind wherein we lack the financial capability to enable our corporations to invest in the productive assets necessary to ensure long term non-inflationary economic growth. Rather than being re-invested into our own economy, an increasing proportion of debt servicing is being paid abroad as our net foreign indebtedness continues to escalate. It is all well and good to say that the situation is out of control but what are the solutions for Canada The time to attack deficits is during periods of economic expansion not periods of major contraction. We missed our opportunity during the robust 1980s but take some encouragement from the fact that the Federal and several Provincial governments are attempting to adually bring the situation under control. 0 March 1993 �.tlULAST WRITES by Katherine Shedden What are the potential solutions? The ones that are often proposed are an increase in income taxes, an increase in the GST, afreeze in social programs or a major reduction in many of our existing services such as health care. To be realistic, the solutions are so painful and sensitive that no politician would touch them. The best we can hope for is a greater public appreciation of the problem and reduced expectations concern• ing what our governments are able to do for us. In the short run we must stabilize the problem through employing a mixture of the various solutions outlined above. Politicians can be expected to take the path of least resistance raising some taxes and reducing some services. Such policies will lead to continued pressure on the Canadian dollar and a reduction in our standard of living but are essential if we are to avoid a serious financial crisis in the noMoo-distanrfuture. Once the situation is stabilized and the economy begins to expand more in line with its potential, we must attack the problem with realistic long-term solutions. We must gradually reduce our reliance on the government and we must redirect existing government programs in a co-operative effort with business, labour and individuals. We must create an education and business environment which is conducive to developing a highly motivated entrepre· neurial work force and globally competitive businesses. We must stop spending our scarce resources on rescuing businesses which will never be anything but a constant drain on our finances and we must provide adequate retraining for those who will suffer from the transition. The ultimate solutions will be counted in decades rather than years and in the interim our standard of living will no doubt continue to fall, but the alterna\.. tive is too scary to contemplate. Increasingly, the electorate is becoming aware of the dangers of current excesses and we are fast approaching the point where we will be prepared to accept more drastic measures to improve the future for our children. At that point, strong political leadership will have a chance to lead us toward a more productive future.CJ r The Department of External Relations announces the results of their recent move. You call still fax us at 343-8192! Ask Gonzo what it's like to clean a 100-year-old farm house with mice! Information and Promotion Services has moved from SN1002 to Alumni House Katherine Shedden 343-8631 Frances Harding 343-8193 Betty Hygaard 343-8300 Alumni Services has moved fromAlumni House into the portable beside it (lovingly referred to as the "chip wagon") Scott Fortnum 343·8916 Denise Bruley 343-8372 Barb Loftus 343-8155 r \. University Development changed a few offices but basically occupies the upper floor of Alumni House John Russell 343-8000 JoAnne Silverman 343·8910 Rob Zuback 343-8913 Cathy Trojan 343-8194 AGORA Last month we sat down to coffee with Hank Akervall and took a trip down memory lane. We worked our way from '65 to '68, about the time a strong advisory council, including Akervall, Shannon, Berger and Kangas said "we need a physical education program." Enter Jim Widdop, who was lured from McGill. He became head of Physical Education and Athletics under the blanket of University Schools which included nursing, forestry, engineering, business and library technology. Educa• tion was a stand alone college at the time. Widdop was to organize and implement the program in 1969 and Hank dipped down to the University of Northern Michigan to complete his Master of Arts in Physical Education, changing his career direction from forestry to education, especially sport physiology. During that time there emerged a School of Physical Education with a 4-year program. It originally attracted 70 students and graduated it's first class in 1974. Hank says the program included "a whole slough of local physed teachers." So many things were going on during that growth period, we have to go back a bit to look at how the facilities changed. 1966: the campus included the Braun Building, a brand new one-floor library, men's and women's residences, and the University Centre (auditorium, the Great Hall [cafeteria where the old pub is], lecture rooms • I suppose the central area NOT including the Agora and the Centennial Building). Hank's office was inthe "university bookstore" which was housed in the old Pottery House, currently the Psychology testing lab just off Oliver Road. Linda Phillips added a tidbit that the University custodian, "a cute old guy named Frank Dwyer" lived in that building! Hank and all the athletic equipment then moved to the University centre (where the health centre is now), then into the fieldhouse when it was opened in 1972. In fact, Hank was responsible for getting Father Bauer, his Olympic hockey coach, to perform the dedication cermonies. 1972 was also the year that the idea of an outdoor recreation program surfaced. Originally it was offered as a BA in Outdoor Recreation Resource Studies through the Department of Geography. There are probably several versions of how it moved over to Physical Education but Hank became coordinator of the program, added the practical component and the BPEOR became the BOA and in 1980 it was made an honours program • still run out of the Physical Education School. In 1979 Hank went back to school to work on his doctorate at the University of Northern Colorado. His educational doctorate was completed in 1988 (never say die) and reflected his dual loves • recreation and physical education. We jump to 1985, the year the Outdoor Recreation program became autonomous from Physical Education. Hank even admits that wasn't his choice. The list of who's who in OR include Thomson, Smithers (who came to replace Hank in 1979 • and stayed), Hannah, Christie, Stevens. Hank reminds me that in 1974 he "inherited" 17 students and today the renamed School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourim has 350 students. Hank's interested in a grad check, but he thinks they number about 575. The double degree component was always important and in 1975 at the urging of Doug Lindsay they added natural science. Tune in next month for the final instalment 11 March 1993 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Office at 8300 or mail your information to Alumni House Deadline for the April AgorA is April 15, 1993. APRIL Monday, 5 Northern Studies Lecture Series Topic: "North as Nation: the Social Construction of Canada Speaker: Dr. Rob Shields, Carlton University Place: Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystems Research (Ministry of Natural Resources) Boardroom lime: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. A PUBLIC FORUM ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING with Shelley Wark-Martyn M.P.P. (Port Arthur) 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Confederation College Main cafeteria Tell us what kind of education and training you think Ontarians need for a successful future. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend this public forum. Information: Ministry of Education and Training: 1·800-465-5020 (toll free). National Film Board Video Presentation "Mr. Nobody" A story about 65-year old Jack Huggins, who lavishes attention on his menagerie of cats but whom the Health Department certifies as incompetent. This film provokes the discussion of legal and ethical dilemmas concerning the selfneglecting elderly. 12 - 1 pm Health Sciences North - Room 2022 Sponsored by Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health. Marie your calendar CONVOCATION '93 SATURDAY MAY29 Friday, 9 & Monday, 12 Good Friday, Easter Monday University Closed Tuesday, 13 Nordic World Ski Championships Research Theme: Participation in Championshipsrelated Research Place: Little Dining Room lime: 12:00 • 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Nordic Championships Research Centre. Feel free to bring your lunch. Monday, 19 National Film Board Video Presentation "House Divided" This video is about caregiver stress and elder abuse. Through four moving portraits, this film sensitively portrays the emotional complexity offamily realtionships that can lead to abuse of older people at home, the anguish and isolation of its victim, and the tremendous needs for community understanding and support. 12 noon -1 pm Health Sciences North - Room 2022 Sponsored by Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health. THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY April 8-25 Lakehead University Juried Student Exhibition The 16th annual exhibition comprised of works produced since May, 1992 by students from the Department of Visual Arts. Join the students and facuity on awards night, Thursday, April 8, 8:00 p.m. April 8 -25 Selections from the Permanent Collection Paul Chaat Smith, visiting critic-inresidence at the Gallery will make the selection of works for this Permanent Collection Exhibition which has been curated to coincide with the forum on Native art and culture , April 23 • 24. April 30 • May 30 Other Children An exhibition for young viewers from the collection of the Canadian International Development Agency. /BEST CUTLINES FOR THE FRONT"" COVER OF _LAST MONTH'S AGORA •1know they're hiding the money som~_ where· (anonymous) "The_ quickest way to change floors in the library" Laura B_ eeby • "Whaddya mean you found Amelia Earhart's luggage?" William Covello \. . • A GORA The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. II is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.10 No.2 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on L.U.'s increases in enrolment, a report from the President, and updates from around campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993-03 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Enrolment Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/2e1f5aa4bfa854086413768d151b92b9.pdf d3bd117d4009be2b35b07d727d34f464 PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY C Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada GOR Volume 10, Number 4 April 1993 STEELHEAD GET A HELPING HAND The first attempt on April 29 to trap and transfer rainbow trout from the McIntyre to the Current River told organizers just what Dr. George Ozburn (and a fe-.v of the river "salties') predicted - "It's too early.' Braving temperatures near zero and the threat of snow, organizers decided to go through the steps in order to be ready when the 'steelhead run" gets going. The project involves a partnership among the North Shore Steelhead Association, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Lakehead Region Conservation Authority, Lakehead University, MOE (Remedial Action Plan), LU staff, biologists and volunteers. The team came up empty but will try again to capture adult rainbow trout on the McIntyre River near the dam on campus. The r project involves netting adult fish, transferring '-- hem to an aerated holding tank for the ride to the plant sites on the Current River. For several days the floodgates are opened on the diversion channel which cuts off the water supply to the fish ladder and encourages the trout to move up against the current in the other channel. Volunteers blocked off a retreat by spreading a weighted net across the river. The flood gates were then closed causing the water to drop quickly with the expectation that any trout in that section of river are temporarily trapped at the dam. James McLaughlin, President of the North Shore Steelhead Association, says the goal is to transfer 50 pairs of fish to the Current River. Earlier this year a fish ladder was constructed at the Boulevard Lake Dam but the river is not yet established as a spawning river. The transfer project is not without risk says Ed lwachewski, habitat specialist with the MNR. ·1 guess you could say we're trying to kick start the process and the adult transfer seems to have the best chance of success. Of course, our biggest fear is that the transferred fish will not accept their new spawning grounds and return to Lake Superior and back to their natal ( iver.' The tagging procedure will allow monitormg of their activity after the transfer. The public is invited to come out and see the next attempt - Thursday May 6 at 8:30 am. COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY RECEIVE FUNDING FOR ABORIGINAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING • BUT IS IT ENOUGH? C?nfederation College and Lakehead University will receive $668,000 from the province to develop programs and services for Aboriginal people from the province's Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy which was introduced in May, 1991. _ Lakehead University will receive $223,700 to support six projects, including funding to help meet the costs of delivering the Native Teacher Education Program. The program prepares teachers to help Aboriginal people sustain their culture and language and at the same time teach pupils the skills necessary to pursue further education. Lakehead will also use the funding to hold regular meetings for Aboriginal stu_dent~ ~t the ~niversity. The Healing Circles project, run through the University s Native Support Services group, will provide a safe, confidential atmosphere where students can share their experiences and seek the support of their fellow students. While the funding totals are up province-wide over last year's IN THIS ISSUE: figures, University officials and members of the Aboriginal ManageSocial Contract update . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ment Committee are concerned that Momot speaks for fish .. .......... . 3 LU's reduced funding will affect the Athletes of the Year . . .......... ... 5 Native Studies degree program. Quarter Century Club grows........ 10 �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT Expenditure Control Plan and Social Contract Social ContTad Fisc~ Targets by Sector On Friday, April 23, 1993, the Ontario Government tabled two of the three pieces of the puzzle that will inevitably allow Lakehead University to set its 1993/94 Operating Budget. The third piece of the puzzle will be the Spring Budget expected to be announced in mid to late May. It is clear that public funding is tight, and the budget is expected to continue that trend. (SM) 1993-94 ($M) Health Can (including Hotpital5) 560 OHIP / ODB (mcluding Physicians) 485 Social Services (excludmg Social Assistance / 0D8) Schools 95 290 Colleges and Univenities 85 OPS (Salarie,, Wag~ & DOE) no All Other Programs 1,575 Tot&I 4,000 Social Contract In addition to the Expenditure Control Plans above, the government proposes to save a further $2 billion in 1993/94 via the Social Contract. The targets by sector are substantial with the Colleges' and Universities' share being $170 million of the total targets shown on the table at the top of the page. As I write this, the Province's plans for the Social Contract seem somewhat in chaos as the public sector unions have indicated that they have decided, at least at this stage, not to participate. As the government seems somewhat in control since they hold all of the funding and neither the ministries nor 2 AGORA Hu lth 560 JO Agonci,s, Boards &nd Commlssioru 145 Schools 520 CoU...ga and Univmttiu 170 Ontario Publi<: 5<:vla (O!'S) 290 To~ 2000 S..v,np W'1"' uJcubt.d on Maoral ptopuro,m,. c t 1991-91 tot&l NCl01' «anpeN&ticn but .dJ,:,144 to ml.ct th4I W..000 low lncom. a,to,lf, ~ - Bo.rib and Co:nmJ,.NOf16 ,re ScNJ,uJ. D a m. 5o"oAttt. ManapMnt ~ Savings Plan 190 235 :,,.;oq: Expenditure Control Plan Municipalities MurudpaliriM Scc:W s.rv,.,.. Expenditure Control Plans The news from the Expenditure Control Plans, as far as Lakehead University goes, is a mixture of good and bad. The base grant reductions for 1993/94 will see us lose about $400,000 and that will call for further creative efficiencies. ·one-time· monies, which really are investments in future efficiencies, will disappear and, as far as 1993/94 goes, their loss will have little impact. The bad news is that over a fouryear period the government is withdrawing base funding for Additional Qualification {AQ) courses in Education. At Lakehead University this represents nearly $1 million of our base funding. The impact will be 10 per cent in 1993/94 and the full amount in 4 years. This action by government threatens the integrity of the corridor funding system and the credibility of O.C.U.A. if institutions are not allowed to replace the AO BIU's with unfunded BIU's. I expect this battle to rage for some time. In total, 10 universities are impacted, some more significanUy than Lakehead University. A summary of the Expenditure Control Plans by Sector is given below. Sector Savings Required Sector ol CMllnal/ Onuno MW\iltryol '1w.ra. the broader public sector have budgets, one has to wonder if this is a terminal position. Reproduced below are the precise details of the financial proposal of the Social Contract tabled by the Ontario Government. Details of Rae Government Financial Proposals 1. The Government proposes that each employee in the Broader Public Sector {BPS) and the Ontario Public Sector (OPS) take unpaid leave of 1 day per month (12 days per year) in each of the three years of the Social Contract. Employees below the low-income cutoff level of $25,000 would not be affected. The Government proposes recognition of differing sectoral realities and the need for equivalent. but not identical, measures in some situations. 2. It is proposed that each employer in the public sector, in each of the three Social Contract years, undertake enhanced early retirement and other voluntary workforce adjustment measures. Where public sector pension fund surpluses exist. it is proposed that they be utilized to meet this commitment. The Government proposes 1 per cent of payroll per annum as a reasonable minimum level of commitment by each employer to this initiative. 3. It is proposed that all previously negotiated and scheduled wage rate increases which are effective April 1, 1993 or thereafter, be voluntarily deferred for a period of three years. For example, all April 1, 1993 increases would be deferred until April 1, 1996. 4. It is proposed that all merit increments, movements in salary steps, cost-of-living increases, or ranges also be deferred for three years. 5. It is proposed that all benefit improvements in the Ontario Public Service and the Broader Public Sector also be postponed for the period of the Social Contract. unless they enhance restructuring, such as measures for reskilling and voluntary exit, as noted previously. 6. It is further proposed that a new entry-level pay step with a pay level 5 per cent below the current level, be created for each entry-level position above the $25,000 low-income cutoff throughout the public sector. 7. The Government proposes that the impact of the specific measures to reduce total compensation be reviewed actuarilly for their impact on each public sector pension fund. Reductions in payments towards actuarial deficits would be Continued on page 11 April 1993 ) �AROUND CAMPUS objects such as beer caps and soft drink pull tabs which cut the birds as they attempt to digest them, while old fishing line and plastic bags can strangle and suffocate them. Even fish a!e at risk from garbage. For instance, the plastic holders for six packs of drinks can kill fish is they swim through them and get caught. Dr. Momot admits the organizing committee has taken on a big challenge in planning to clean up more than 25 km of shoreline, but he feels confident that with the help and support of the community a great deal can be accomplished. ·1think one person can do a lot." he says. "And we at LU should set a good example. We have the McIntyre River running right through our property, we should be able to clean up our own backyard." Volunteers who have a few hours to spare on Friday, June 11 or Saturday, June 12 are actively being sought. Volunteers will be organized into clean up teams with specific groups targeted to specific areas. The clean up will particularly appeal to those who enjoy walking, fishing, hiking, bird watching, picnicking and boating. Lakehead University isoneoflhe major sponsors of Wake up to Your Waterfront For more information or to volunteer please call Nancy Weatherley or Jennifer Tell, Co-ordinators of Wake up to Your Waterfront at 768-1826 or fax 768-1889, c/o Lake Superior Programs, 1194 Dawson Road, R.R. #12. Site 8-16, P7B 5E3. BIOLOGY PROF JOINS WATERFRONT CLEAN UP ([ TO HELP FISH Walter Momot, Professor of Biology at LU will be wandering around Thunder Bay Harbour June 11 and 12 looking not for fish specimens but for garbage. Professor Momot is part of a seven member steering committee for Wake up to Your Waterfront- a volunteer shoreline clean up of the lakeshore stretching from Fort William First Nation to Bare Point. And Dr. Momot invites students, alumni, staff and faculty of Lakehead to join him, garbage bag in hand, in an effort to clean the waterfront of visible debris. "This is a do good, feel good project." says Dr. Momot. "This isn't going to clean up the pollution in Lake Superior, but it will educate people by raising awareness about Lake Superior. Righi now it's e~sy to say, 'What's one more cigarette butt?' when you see piles of them. But once the mess is cleaned up maybe people will start to think a bit before dropping their garbage all over the place." Dr. Momol got involved in Wake up to Your Waterfront through sitting on the Public Advisory Committee (PAC) of the Remedial Action Plan (RAP), a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the water quality in Lake Superior. The RAP PAC decided to put on a waterfront clean up as one step toward improving the Lake Superior environment. Dr. rr Momot doesn't represent the university on that committee. He ~ represents the fish. ·1thought they needed somebody to speak for the fish. I don't represent the pulp mills or MNR or even Lakehead, I'm the one who says 'I don't think the fish like this'." Cleaning up the waterfront is directly beneficial to wildlife. Birds particularly are at risk from brightly coloured "Engineers create the world we live in and you can make a difference." This was the message that Gisele Levesque brought to a group of LU students last March when about 40 female engineering students and recent grads joined her for a special luncheon in the Senate Chambers. In the photo Gisele (right) speaks with Rosemary Dudtschak, a senior student who was instrumental in establishing a mentor program for female students in Engineering at LU. Levesque, an industrial engineer who has worked in the pulp and paper industry in New Brunswick, is an assistant to Dr. Monique Frize, University of New Brunswick's Northern Telecom - NSERC Women in Engineering Chair. Gisele previewed a videotape, "Design Tomorrow's World" made to encourage female high school students to ([ conside_r a career in Engineering. Copies of the video-tape are available for viewing by calling Susan at the School of Engineering. 3 AGORA April 1993 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY W'91 CENSUS INFORMATION Publications from Canada's most comprehensive social and economic database, the 1991 Census, are arriving in the Library now! The '91 Census includes statistics on topics such as age, sex, marital or common-law status. place of birth, ethnic origin, religion, schooling, occupation, income and housing. These publications are located on the main floor of The Chancellor Paterson Library in the Government Publications Room. While using census publications can sometimes be overwhelming, trained staff are available at the Information Desk to assist you. Two census guides also simplify the process: the 1991 Census Catalogue and the 1991 Census Dictionary. If you need statistics on small towns in Northwestern Ontario, Profiles of Census Divisions and Subdivisions in Ontario is a comprehensive source. Detailed statistics on Thunder Bay can be found in the Profile of Census Tracts in North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay census tract. For assistance with '91 Census information, come to the Information Desk on the main floor of The Chancellor Paterson Library or call 343-6302. The Library has also ordered the complete 1991 Census of Canada on magnetic tape. The files are being released to us as they become available from Statistics Canada. The first set should arrive at the end of April. To access the Census files, users must arrange for a special Census account with Computing Services and must have a working knowledge of SPSSx (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). For more information, contact Val Gibbons in the Computerized Search Services Office or call 343-6129. SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM RE-ACCREDITED THE 1995 CHAMPIONSHIPS AND UNIVERSITY RESEARCH To date, approximately 20 faculty members have expressed an interest in working with the Nordics Championships Research Centre (NCRC), an organization that held its first general meeting on April 13. The NCRC has three main goals: to encourage research projects focused on the Nordic World Championships; to facilitate an efficient research process; and, to support cooperative and/or collaborative activity. The NCRC will comprise a network of Research Associates and a working committee. Research Associate membership will be open to Lakehead University faculty who are intending to undertake research related to the championships, and individuals who are involved with collaborative research with NCRC Research Associates. Benefits of membership in the NCRC include: - opportunities to share resources, workloads and research - assistance and advice in obtaining necessary approvals for research access to an information network links to the Nordic World Ski Championships Organizing Committee - a profile as a member of a research 'centre of excellence' links to internal (LU.) and external groups and individuals An organizational working committee of the NCRC has been struck. Members are: Margaret Johnston (Department of Geography and Centre for Northern Studies); Moira McPherson (Department of Physical Education); Ian Newhouse (Department of Physical Education); John Shultis (School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism); and, Dave Twynam (School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism). Resource persons might be invited to participate in some of the activities of this committee. AGORA After an indepth review by the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, LU's Department of Social Work has been re-accredited for a seven-year period beginning January 1, 1993. "The unique factor about LU's program,· says Department Chair Roger Delaney, 'is that we have an integrated curriculum. All faculty members have agreed to adopt an ·ecological perspective' to the practice of social work. And we are focussed on training true, Northern practitioners." An ecological view of social work practice stresses the social worker's role in providing and facilitating a comprehensive range of helping experiences which relate to the client's needs as a whole person. ·students who graduate from LU's program are attractive to employers because they are highly adaptive; says Delaney. The Department's goals over the next few years are to continue to address the needs of the Native Communities, to develop a means to evaluate the ' ecological' approach to Social Work and then to publish their findings. 4 Smiling through a mound of year end receipts just seems to come naturally to Cathy Trojan of the Development Office who processes a/I the tax receipts and keeps track of all fundraising projects. April 1993 ) �iiM4i JOHN TONEGUZZI CHINH HOANG cc Does the title "Private Investigator" conjure up Raymond Chandler-esque images from days gone by? That is what John Toneguzzi was doing for a living before he took full-time employment with Lakehead University as a Security Attendant. Now his job requires him to keep an eye on security monitors: notify security officers: give out keys to authorized personnel and generally be on hand to assist with any emergency situations that might arise on campus. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, John worked as a labourer for Canadian Pacific Forest Products and attended Confederation College briefly before taking up full-time employment with a private company as a security guard. He says he enjoys the security business because, ·every day is different· and there are always new and challenging situations to be resolved.· For recreation John likes to hunt and to fish. He also enjoys scuba-diving, especially around the four shipwrecks he says are sunk just off the Welcome Islands. Over the years John has put a lot of time into Security work - sometimes to the dismay of his wife Karen and their eightmonth-old-daughter, Kaitlyn. But this summer the whole family (including their pet German Shepherd), is looking forward to some leisure lime at their camp on Northern Lights Lake. Theoretical computer science and discreet mathematics are two subjects Chinh Hoang most enjoys. An Assistant Professor with the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Chinh came to LU. in 1991 from Bonn, West Germany. There he spent two years on a Humboltd Fellowship doing research at the Research Centre for Discreet Mathematics. Before that he spent four years teaching computer • science at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Chinh did all his post-secondary studies at McGill University in Montreal starting with a BA program and finishing with his PhD in Computer Science in 1985. Although he likes teaching, Chinh says he enjoys research more and is happy now to be the Research Officer for the department. Born in Viet Nam, Chinh left Saigon shortly after the war ended in 1975. He and his mother emigrated to Canada to join Chinh's brother who was studying in Montreal. Chinh met his wife Anh in Montreal. In addition to sharing their love of computer science (Anh has a degree in computer science from the University of Quebec in Montreal), Anh and Chinh both like to play the piano. Since the birth of their baby, Julian, a year ago they haven't had a lot of time, but on occasion they have been known to wander over to the Visual Arts and Music Centre to play music together. Chinh's favorite composer is Chopin. UNIVERSITY ATHLETES OF THE YEAR 92-93 cc Wrestler Jim Gowanlock and volleyball player Kelly Breutigam were named the male and female athletes of the year at Lakehead University's awards banquet. Gowanlock, a Thunder Bay native who made a return to wrestling after a severe injury, had a banner season. He won his weight class at the Ontario championships, as well as two tournaments. He finished second at the nationals and was selected as a second-team All-Canadian. His overall season record was 19 wins and only two losses. Breutigam, a fourth-year Physical Education student from Ajax, Ont., received honorable mention as an AllCanadian after leading the province in kills. In her career at Lakehead, she is first in kills, aces and digs. 5 AGORA Campus Development knows how to throw a retirement party. Planning it for Jackie Johnston and Bill Makiw, long time and loved employees, made it a special and well attended occasion. Jackie has promised to share her memories over coffee for the next issue. April 1993 �JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION Orangized by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery in conjunction with the Lakehead University Department of Visual Arts, this year's Lakehead University Juried Student Exhibition marked the 16th Anniversary of the exhibit at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, reflecting the continuing partnership between the two institutions. A fascinating diversity of painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, prints, and mixed media pieces demonstrated the freedom of expression and sense of exploration inherent in these works produced by Visual Arts students this year. In total, there were 94 works in the exhibit. representing the efforts of 52 students The work was selected by a Jury of three art professionals from the community: Janet Anderson, Walter Kuch, and Fiona Blaikie. J SELECTED BY JURY Munro Family Award, Nicholas West. "Eclipse·, Ceramic; L.U.S.U. Purchase Award, Kristine Malek, "Recent Finds' , Etching; Dean's Awards: Painting ($75), Russell Bunn, "Reservation View', Painting; Sculpture ($75), Scott Bond, •Juggernaut", Sculpture; Printmaking ($75), Ahmoo Angeconeb, "Fall Print #2", Print; Drawing ($75), Cathy Kozyza, ·untitled #2", Pencil on paper; Ceramics (75), George Lannon, ·set of Two Bowls' , Ceramic; Juror's Awards: Painted Turtle Award ($100), Andrew Elvish, ·colourfield", Painting; Perts Framing Award Rob Jamieson, President of ($100), Ross Taylor, "Pragg", LUSU, congratulates Kristina Etching; Thunder Bay Art Malek on her award. Gallery (honorary membership), Mary Jenner, "No Self Control', Painting; Windsor Plywood Award (useful tools), Scott Cooper, ·sexicide", Painting; Definitely Superior Award (honorary membership), Pat Thorton, "Energy Transformation II", Ceramics. Contemplating Rick Tiihonen's 'Found and Lost' Atwood, Shaw Labine Award ($100), Andrew Elvish, 'Two Figures·, Painting; Framing Post Award ($50), Elizabeth Cramb, 'Series Ill', Printmaking; Framing Experience ($100), Barbara Boucher, 'Pigeon's Paradise', Painting; Thunder Bay Society of Architects Award ($250 x 2), Mary Jenner, "No Self Control', Painting; Alice Massaro, ·seated Goddess·, Printmaking. SELECTED BY MRS. TERRI TRAINOR: William Trainor Memorial Award ($100), Kailey Long, ·woman in Movement", Painting. SELECTED BY DONORS: Eagle Feather Art Shop & Gallery Award ($100), Rick Tiihonen, "Found and Lost", Drawing; 6 AGORA Russell Bunn, left, receives the Dean's Award from Dr. Jim Gellert April 1993 �Director: Dr. Connie Nelson exl 8793 Research Officer: Anne Klymenko exl 8223 Health Research Officer: Kelly Morris 343-2131 Graduate Studies Assistant: Lynn Golla! ext. 8785 Research Secretary: Lynn Wilson ext. 8283 New Fax Number. 346-7749 Congratulations are also in order to Dr. Robert Dilley, Geography, who was awarded his first Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRCC) award. He will talk about his project next month. Dr. Tom Dunk Sociology/Northern Studies Dr. Stephen McBride Political Studies Dr. Randy Nelson Socidogy Compared to earlier periods in the postwar era, the present labour market has ahigher percentage of unemployed persons, more part-time employment. a stronger bifurcation between "good" and "bad" jobs, and more strident employer demands that labour be flexible. Globalization, technological change, international competitiveness, privatization, and deregulation will force even greater changes in the labour market. A common response to this situation is to look to education and training to promote worker flexibility, enhance competitiveness, attract industry, and maintain high-wage employment. This project examines this linkage through an analysis of the policies and programs for educational upgrading and retrainingin the labour adjustment process at the federal and provincial level. We will compare the goals and perceptions of needs of policy makers, those who areresponsible for delivering the programs which follow from the policies, and those who receive these programs. Detailed studies of specific programs available to workers affected by economic restructuring in the pulp and paper and food processing sectors will enable us to determine the extent to which the goals of macro policies are realized at the micro level, and the degree of correspondence between the perceived needs of policy makers, those who deliver programs, and displaced workers. Case studies will allow us to determine the extent to which variables such as the nature of past work, gender and ethnicity influence the experience of educational upgrading and retraining in the labour adjustment process. We will compare our data to information about the experience of educational upgrading and retraining in the labour adjustment process in Sweden and the United States, nations which are commonly thought to have radically different approaches to dealing with issues related to economic change and labour markets. This will allow us to understand the extent to which states are able to use training and education to mitigate the negative aspects of economic restructuring. PRESTIGIOUS SSHRCC AWARDS FOR RESEARCHERS compare government policy and Lakehead University what the workers are really researchers received the exciting experiencing.· His co-investiganews that two projects had been tors bring vast research approved by SHHRCC. Principal backgrounds from very different investigator Dr. Tom Dunk was perspectives, "which I believe awarded $119,000 over 3 years strengthened our proposal." for a project he will oversee with McBride's research will focus two colleagues. The fascinating mainly in the area of public aspect of Dunk's proposal on policy regarding employment unemployment is the cross and retraining. "We'll look at disciplinary nature of the new programs, including the research and the support and implementation process, to see cooperation of two partners. the how they are working". Canadian Paperworkers' Union Nelson will have the and the United Food and opportunity to investigate the Commercial Workers Union. Co- changing technologies and investigators will be Dr. Stephen report what happens to the McBride, Political Studies, and workers when a work place Dr. Randy Nelson, Sociology. changes. Nelson's vast research Calling ii "timely" research, Dr. background in education and Tom Dunk says that the central retraining will focus on the core of the research is to test the impact of plant shut downs, and widespread assumption that what happens to families when training or retraining is the the primary wage earner ((·mswer lo the unemployment becomes unemployed. • issue. "Because we will be A portion of the abstract interviewing the workers follows. involved, we will be able to Research News 1 April 1993 �RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES salary replacement. to a maximum of $53,000. Support for research and laboratory costs must be obtained from other sources. In recent Killam competitions, approximately 10% of the applicants have received fellowships. The deadline for applications is June 30, 1993. ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF CANADA CANADIAN NURSES FOUNDATION The primary objective of the research program is to support activities that will enhance information relevant to the biomedical, psychological and social aspects of Alzheimer Disease. Research Grants are available in the design and execution of biomedical research, in the cause and cure of Alzheimer Disease, and in the exploration of non-biomedical areas, focusing on the social and psychological aspects of Alzheimer Disease, caregiving, family support and long-term care. Deadline: October 15,1993. AUCC GOING GLOBAL· EUROPE 1992 Program to Stimulate Scientific and Technological Cooperation The program enables Canadian universities to explore, establish or consolidate joint research and technology development projects with European partners that should lead to industrial or economic advances for Canada. A contribution is available in this competition, to a maximum value of $5,000 per project. to cover travel. Funds may cover the travel costs of Canadian university representatives who wish to meet with European partners, or missions to Canada by representatives from European partner organizations. The European partner country must be based in one of the countries or organizations on the EAITC list, which can be obtained from the Research Office. For this competition, the university (or another source) must match the contribution in cash or in kind, to cover al least one third of the total cost. Applications must be received by AUCC no later than May 31, 1993. CANADA COUNCIL KILLAM PROGRAM Research proposals pertaining to nursing practice, education or administration are considered for funding. Canadian Nurses Foundation research grants range from $5,000 to $15,000. Deadline: June 15, 1993. CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION The Grant-in Aid Program will provide funding to support research into causes, prevention, cure, management and understanding of diabetes and its effects on those affected by diabetes. Deadline: July 31, 1993. HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF CANADA The Heart and Stroke Foundation offers support for projects of an experimental nature in cardiovascular, stroke or health education research or development for up to 3 years. Deadline: September 1, 1993. GENESIS RESEARCH FOUNDATION The Genesis Research foundation, Eating Disorder Program, is pleased to announced the first annual deadline for grant submissions in the field of Eating Disorders. Two types of projects will be considered for funding. They involve Awareness and Education and Research. Currently, funding for each porject will bt ..)) limited to $10,000. Deadline: May 15, 1993 HUMAN FRONTIER SCIENCE PROGRAM ORGANIZATION (HFSPO) This program aims to promote, through international collaboration, basic research to elucidate the complex mechanisms of living organisms, including man. Applications are solicited for the support of research grants, fellowships and workshops in the areas set out below. The program distributed about $16 million on new awards in 1993 and aims to spend a similar amount in 1994. The Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Prizes following areas of research will be supported: Three prizes valued at $50,000 are awarded in the fields of (A)Basic Research for the elucidation of brain functions the natural sciences, engineering, and the health science. Prizes 1.Elementary processes are not related to a particular achievement. but rather are given in 2.Perception & Cognition recognition of a distinguished career contribution to one of the 3.Movement & Behaviour above fields. Scholars cannot apply for this award on their own 4.Memory & Leaming behalf, but must be nominated by three experts in their fields. The 5.Language and Thinking deadline for nominations is June 30, 1993. (B)Basic research for the elucidation of biological functions through molecular level approaches Killam Research Fellowships 1.Expression of Genetic Information These Fellowships are offered on a competitive basis to 2.Morphogenesis support researchers in any of the following broad fields: humani3.Molecular Recognition & Responses ties, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering 4.Energy Conversion and studies linking any of the disciplines. The purpose of the Grants for Research, Fellowships and Workshops are Fellowship is to provide released time to an individual scholar who available for researchers from the following eligible countries: wishes to pursue independent research. The Fellowships are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, SWitzerland, U.K., U.S.A. aimed at established scholars who have demonstrated outstanding and non-summit EC member countries. The deadline for requestability through substantial publications in their fields over a period ing application forms is August 1, 1993, with a submission of several years. Requests for up to two years of support will be deadline date of September, 1 1993. Mor e . . . considered. Killam Research Fellowships provide partial or full 2 April 1993 Research News The Killam Awards are intended to support scholars of exceptional ability engaged in research projects of broad significance and widespread interest. Two categories of awards are offered under the Killam Program: Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Prizes and the Killam Research Fellowships. �NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA to U.S.-Canada bilateral relations. Individuals as well as institutions are welcome to apply. Substantive proposals for curriculum development. conferences, publications and special projects. enhancing the study of the United States and Canadian-American relations at Canadian Universities, will be considered. Deadline: September 1, 1993. Opportunities for Research with Japan Japan Science and Technology Fund NSERC administers the academic component of the Japan Science and Technology Fund (JSTF) on behalf of External Affairs and International Trade Canada (EAITC). The program provides contributions to the cost of research involving Canadian scientists and engineers in their counterparts in Japan. Eligible activities include: short-term visits to Japan (maximum 4 weeks): long-term research exchanges (6 -18 months) in a Japanese host laboratory; collaborative R&D projects: and Japanese language training. Applicants must be Canadian citizens-or permanent residents of Canada affiliated with a Canadian university and must hold a doctoral degree or possess the equivalent. UPCOMING GRADUATE AWARDS Northern Bursary Program Deadline: June 1 Sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, this Program offers financial assistance to post-secondary students pursuing careers in specialized social services. Applications available from the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Fellowships for research in Japan On behalf of the administering Japanese agencies, NSERC accepts applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada for the following Japanese fellowships programs: NSERC Special Postgraduate Scholarships for Employed Scientists and Engineers Employed scientists and engineers may be eligible to apply for a special NSERC scholarship to assist in their return to graduate studies. Candidates must: 1) hold atleast a bachelor's degree in engineering; 2) be currently employed in a scientific or engineering field and have at least 12 months of relevant full-time work experience at the time of application for the award; 3) be thinking about returning to university in the fall of 1993 to obtain a master's or doctoral degree; 4) not already have applied to NSERC for a postgraduate scholarship in the fall of 1992; and 5) be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Applications are accepted between May 1 and July 15, 1993. • Science and Technology Agency (STA) Fellowships: tenable at a Japanese national laboratory, in any field in the natural sciences, health sciences or engineering; • Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Fellowships for Foreign Researchers: tenable at a Japanese university, in any field in the natural sci, ences, health sciences, humanities, or engineering. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, preferably received within the last 5 years. Applications may be submitted at anytime. ONTARIO MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION UPCOMING CONFERENCES The objectives of the Foundation are: 1) to support research which will improve and enlarge the knowledge required to promote mental health and to prevent, treat and cure mental disorders; 2) to collect information about mental illness, and the sciences bearing upon mental illness, 3) to provide information to practitioners so that knowledge generated by investigation is prompUy disseminated and used; and 4) to communicate the results of research. Deadline: October 1, 1993. EVALUATION, SOCIAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC POLICY Sponsored by SSHRC and the Economic and Social Research Council, United Kingdom, June 9 - 11, 1993, Chateau Laurier Hotel, Ottawa, Canada. LEARNED SOCIETIES CONFERENCE - May 30 to June 13, 1993, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario Canada. ONTARIO MINISTRY OF HEALTH Health Care Systems Research Grants Competition There will not be a May 1 submission deadline for major projects for 1993-94 under this program. The availability of research funds for 1993-94 has not yet been confirmed. When the status of research funding for 1993-94 is clarified, a submission deadline that will provide applicants with at least two months notice will be announced. REDRESSING THE IMBALANCE: Health Human Resources in Rural and Northern Communities. Sponsored by the Northern Health Human Resources Research Unit (NHHRRU). October 21-24, 1993, Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, Ontario. For additional information, please contact Connie Hartviksen, NHHRRU at 343-2135. UNITED STATES EMBASSY ({ Grants in American Studies 93-94 These grants are intended lo support American Studies at Canadian universities and to encourage special projects pertaining Research News 3 April 1993 �November 15. Health and Welfare Canada: NHRDP - Deadline changed to October 1, 1993, but NHRDP will also accept applications from June 1st onward to accommodate applicants who found the earlier date more convenient; Career Awards - July 31, 1993; Conferences and Workshops - six months prior to the event. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada- September 1, 1993. Human Frontier Science Program - August 1, 1993 (for requests of forms). LSB Leakey Foundation: General Grants - August 15, 1993 and January 2, 1994; Franklin Mosher Baldwin Fellowship January 2, 1994. National Research Council - Laboratories Research Associateships - Open. Ontario Mental Health Foundation - October 1, 1993. Ontario Ministry of Health - Nursing Innovation Fund - January 1, May 1, September 1; Health Research Grants (May 1, 1993 competition cancelled), Feasibility Studies (Open), Formulation Grants (Open). Information Studies (May 1 and November 1), Workshops and Conferences (Open). Risk Research Institute, University of Waterfoo - June 15, 1993 and October 15, 1993. Secretary of State: Canadian Studies Directorate - Open. SHASTRI lndo-Canadian Institute Fellowship Competition June 30, 1993. Supply and Services Canada: Environmental Innovation Program - Open. United States Embassy Grants in American Studies - September 1, 1993. Wildlife Habitat Canada - Habitat Conservation, Restoration and • Enhancement Projects (March 15 and September 15); Communication and Education Projects (March 15 and September 15); Research Projects (March 1). Worfd Wildlife Fund (Wildlife Toxicology Research Program) November 15 and April 15. UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE DEADLINES NSERC and SSHRC Conference Travel - May 15, 1993 NSERC Research Travel - May 15, 1993 LU-MCMASTER NORTHERN ONTARIO HEALTH RESEARCH GRANTS - May 3, 1993. NSERC Programs Bilateral Exchange Program - March 1 and October 15 NSERC/SSHRC Chairs in the Management of Technological Change - July 1, 1993 Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - June 1 and December 1. University-Industry Research Partnerships Program - Open. International Collaborative Research Grants - October 15 and March 1. International Scientific Exchange Awards - October 15 and March 1. Scientific Publication Grants -April 15 and October 1. Japan Science and Technology Fund - Open Fellowships for research in Japan (STA and JSPS) - Open SSHRC Programs Aid to Occasional Scholarfy Conferences in Canada - July 1, November 1, April 1. NSERC/SSHRC Chairs in the Management of Technological Change- July 1, 1993. Strategic Partnership Development Grants - November 1, January 15, April 15. OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS Agriculture and Food, Ministry of: Research Program May 3, 1993. Alzheimer Society of Canada - October 15, 1993. Association of Commonwealth Universities - Development Fellowships- May 31, 1993. AUCC: Going Global - Europe 1992 Program to Stimulate Scientific and Technological Cooperation - May 31, 1993. AUCC: Professional Partnerships Program with Central and Eastern Europe - Open Deadline. Canada Council Killam Program - June 30, 1993. CBIE: Partners in Progress for Central and Eastern Europe - Open Deadline. Canadian Diabetes Association - July 31, 1993. Canadian Nurses Foundation Research Grants Program June 15, 1993. Canadian Studies and Special Projects Directorate 1993-94 (April 1, 1993 and November 1, 1993). Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/Bursaries January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. Health and Welfare Canada/MRC -AIDS Research Program March 15 and September 15; Joint Fellowships for AIDS Postdoctoral Fellowships - April 1 and Research News Brighter Futures Call for Letter of Intent Deadline May 28, 1993 Health and Welfare Canada National Health Research and Development Program (NHRDP) Request for proposal focusing on children who face greater-thannormal risks of poor health, disability or injury. Call: Kelly Morris The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office 9f Information Services, is asking all faculty to share interesting research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehicle for communicating your research endeavours to the community at large. For further research information call Anne Klymenko at ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 8910 or drop by Alumni House. 4 ... April 1993 �APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, PEOPLE Dr. Daniel J. Weeks, Assistant Professor, School of Physical Education, announces that he will be leaving Lakehead University. He has accepted a position in the Human Factors Laboratory at Simon Fraser University. He would like to thank everyone in the Lakehead University community for their friendship and support of his efforts while here. construct. implment and evaluate a community issues survey, funded through the "Brighter Futures· program of the Medical Services Branch, Ministry of Healtyh and Welfare. The Survey will examine mental Health, child development. solvent abuse, injury prevention, healthy babies, and parenting skills. Dr. Hill is also presenting two papers al the Gerontology Forum '93 Conference at the Airlane Motor Hotel, April 28-30, 1993. The topics are: ·social dilemmas: the ethics of assisted suicide', and "The Sociology of Bereavement: an Interdisciplinary Instructional Model in Gerontology". He will also present a Roundtable at the Learned Societies Conference in Ottawa, July4-7, on the topic "The Sociology of the Body: the NudisV Naturist Issue." Publications Dr. A. Sedov, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering is the author of two recently published papers. "Ultrasonic scattering of a flat-bottom hole in immersion testing: An analytical model", Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 92, pp. 478-486 (1992) and "A focussed beam/ scatterer mcxlel for ultrasonic reference standards", Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, 12A, D. 0. Thompson and D. E. Chimenti, Eds., Plenum Press, New York, pp. 925-931 (1993). Both papers were coauthored with Dr. L. W. Schmerr of Iowa State University. C Research Dr. Said Easa, Professor of Civil Engineering, spent three months (October to December, 1992) as a Visiting Research Fellow al the Institute of Industrial Science in Tokyo. This research program was sponsored by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science which promotes international cooperation and mutual understanding in scientific research. While in Japan, Dr. Easa's research focused on the analysis of traffic safety on Tokyo metropolitan expressways. One of the main findings of this research is that curvilinear highway alignments are safer than the traditional linear alignments. Patricia Vervoort, Associate Professor, Department of Visual Arts, has published "Re-Constructing Van Gogh: Paintings as Sculptures· as a chapter in The Low Countries and Beyond, Robert Kirsner (UCLA), ed. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1993, pp. 15-33.She also presented a paper entitled "Challenging the Colonial Discourse: Texts in Paintings" at the Second Biennial Conference on Culture, Society and Change in the Americas, March 10-14, 1993, al the Universidad de los Andes, Merida.Venezuela. Professor Vervoort was one of the judges, in the 1993 essay competition for the Martin Eli Weil Prize of the Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada. The prize is offered for the best paper on Canadian architecture or the built environment written by a student at either the undergraduate or graduate level in a Canadian university. Ms. Pam Wakewich, Department of Sociology/ Women's Studies, will begin doctoral studies in the fall of 1993 in the Department of Sociology at the University of Warwick in the U.K. Her broad area of focus is the Sociology of the Bcxly. Within this field, her doctoral research will comprise an examination of contemporary social representations of the ·normal" or "healthy" female bcxly and how these relate to women's experiences of body and health as well as the nature and scope of biomedical practice at various life stages. An appropriate short title for the research might be ·women, Health and the Social Body". UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE INVITES INPUT FROM STUDENTS AND FACULTY President Rosehart has appointed a five-person committee for the biennial review of the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures with a particular focus on academic misconduct and appropriate sanctioning therefor . The present Code contains five major sections: Article I Students' rights and responsibilities Article II Proscriptions Article Ill Sanctions defined Article IV Enforcement procedures Article V Appeal tribunals and procedure Drs. David A. Nock and Randle W. Nelsen of the Department of Sociology published a chapter entitled ·schooling and Inequality" in the major new introductory textbook, Contemporary Sociology: Critical Perspectives. edited by P. S. Li and B. S. Solaria of the University of Saskatchewan (Toronto: Copp Clark Pitman Ltd., 1993, pp. 328-351). The chapter includes several photographs from the Lakehead University archives and the University received written acknowledgment for its contribution Copies of the Code are available from UC2008 or the Registrar's Office. Anyone wishing to comment on the strengths and/or weaknesses of the present Code are invited to do so. Send your written comments to either Mrs. Bev Stefureak (President's Office) or Committee Chair, Dr. Ken Brown, (School of Forestry). Workshops ( Dr. Terry L. Hill, Department of Sociology, recently conducted a full day workshop for the Gull Bay First Nations. on the topic of Suicide Prevention. Dr. Hill has been also asked to AGORA t April 1993 �NEWS FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Alumni Volunteer lo Toronto where he eventually became a partner first with Peat Bill McDermott Marwick Stevenson and Kellogg and then Price Waterhouse. Today, as president of McDermott Group Inc., a management consulting firm with a focus on finacial institutions and govern_) ments, McDermott oversees two offices in Halifax and Toronto. Connections with southern Ontario financial institutions encouraged Dr. Rosehart and John Russell to approach Bill as a possible member of the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign Cabinet. As a member of the Campaign Cabinet, McDermott sees his role as increasing the awareness of Lakehead University in corporate Toronto. ·1 come across Boards where many of the members' sons and daughters have attended LU,' says McDermott. McDermott is pleased with how the campaign is going and finds the uniqueness of Lakehead University one of the greatest selling points. "The native programs, Forestry, and transition programs are of interest to funders,· he says. Bill McDermott has many fond memories of his years as student and employee of Lakehead University. Working in the records office he had an opportunity to know a lot of the student issues and tried to address those issues. He even met his wife Ruby when she was working in the Fieldhouse. The McOermotts live in Mississauga and enjoy Blue Jay games, golf and the occasional escape to warm climates. One of Bill's favourite past times is reading - novels by Clancy are a few of his "favs·. Don't forget. there may be an MBA and a Certificate in International Finance from the International Management Institute in Geneva, Switzerland, in between, but Bill McDermott's first Lakehead University degree was a , Bachelor of Arts majoring in English. -' by Nancy Angus (BA '81) Bill McDermott's accomplishments are listed in the 1992 edition of the Canadian Who's Who. Many of those accomplishments centre around McDermott's involvement with Lakehead University as a student, employee and now member of the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign Cabinet. In the 1970s, McDermott worked in the LU Registrar's office and started taking evening classes towards an English degree. With his BA behind him, Bill enrolled in the graduate diploma in Business Administration program. The opportunity to combine academic pursuits with a full-time job was the perfect learning opportunity for business. In fact. McDermott uses an example of an LU project in many of his manangement consulting jobs today. ·we were developing a new students records system in the Registrar's office, and as a part of my business project we involved a number of the workers in developing the system that they would have to use everyday,' says McDermott. The workers had a major impact on improving the records system and that example was a turning point in McDermott's business career. "It enlightened me that people - all employees, not just management - really make the difference in business decisions." McDermott continued with his business studies and moved Nancy Angus is the Supervisor of Volunteer Services at Dawson Court in Thunder Bay and a volunteer with the Alumni Association of Lakehead University. ALUMNI VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENING - CANDLELIGHT CABARET Close to 80 volunteers with the Lakehead University Alumni Association turned out on Friday, April 16th for an evening of wine tasting and Broadway style entertainment in the Faculty Lounge. Wine connoisseur, David Bruzzese (BA'79) had worked with the Alumni Association and Liquor Services Manager James Marsh to provide a selection of fine Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines from countries around the world. Guests were invited to enjoy and compare samples (sold at a modest cost) and then to enjoy the musical talents of Jo-Ann Waytowich, Glen Patterson and Marcella Smithers. The evening was hosted by emcee Jim Kalyta (BAdmin'82), a member of the Board of Directors and CHEERS MATES! Australian Chardonnay was just one of the wines a formal "ttiank you· was given by Mrs. Betty Coates available for taste testing at the successful candelight cabaret honouring alumni volunteers. Organizer Frances Harding toasts the guests with David (BScN'69), President of the Alumni Association and Bruzzese who selected the wines for the evening. Dr. Rosehart. 8 AGORA April 1993 �CAMPAIGN UPDATE Capital Campaign Phonathon by Scott Fortnum, Manager, Alumni SeNices C In early February a group of students returned to the phones in an effort to raise a portion of the $250,000 the Alumni Board committed to the Halliday Hall Fellowship Residence/ Alumni House project. Many of these were veterans from the Annual Fund Phonathon in the fall and some were new to the phones. Because of their efforts and the enthusiastic support of the Alumni, the project will become a reality. We've been making a concerted effort to contact those who were unable to give to the Annual Fund this year. At time of writing we had contacted 4,934 grads, received firm pledges or gifts from 1,120, and raised $191,825! We are well over half way to our goal after contacting only a small portion of our grads. The callers are doing a great job and LU Alumni are behind the project. This group, all Lakehead students, is committed to the continued development of their University. One of the callers summed things up quite well: 'We're helping to make Lakehead a better place, and that makes it all worthwhile'. So callers, on behalf of the entire University community - Thank you. Back row left to right, Kevin Reid, Mary Beth Coates, Catherine Maclssac, Susan Hazuda, "Jazzy' Mhajan, Chris Cannessa, Meseret Abebe, Second row standing, Brad Johnson, Adam Molai, Kristin Lapier, Jennifer Frakas, Kneeling and sitting left to right, Manager Scott Fortnum, Jamie Swanson, Michelle Wywrot, Glen Gosse, Josef Frank and front row, Chris Handfield and Neil Christopher. Absent from photo: Guthrie Jenkins, Jim Johnson, Jason Kelder, Donna Mae Kunc, Robert Mason, Cindy Tisdal/, Marcie Trainor, and Roxanne Gaspari. Bursary Established by Polish Combatants C The most welcome visitors on a University campus these days are those bearing gifts especially money gifts of $5,000! Lucy Kowalczyk, presented the cheque to VicePresident John Whitfield in order to establish the Polish Combatants Royal Canadian Legion Branch #219 Past Presidents' Bursary/ Scholarship. 9 AGORA Instructor Anthea Kyle, standing and holding the cheque, says the students of English 2800 know how to party - and fundraise!. Proceeds from their spring dance at the Boda in Thunder Bay raised more than $1,000 We at the Leaming Assistance Centre, • said Geraldine White, right, "are enthusiastic about helping students ... we appreciate both the money and the positive message conveyed by choosing us.• April 1993 �Japun UMOU ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -~ r . - - - - - - - - - - - - , Employee Assistance I Health & Safety Notes I Program (EAP): If you are injured on the job, notify your supervisor immediately (if you're injured at night. notify Security). If required, get first aid from Health Services between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.. or Security at other times. Go to Human Resources immediately to complete an Incident Report and to pick up applicable WCB forms if you will be seeking medical aid. If you're feeling low, donY despair. The I sun has a sinking spell every night, but it I comes back up every morning. I A Uving With Loss group will be starting up on April 29. This is for people who have recenUy suffered losses other than I death, i.e. loss of a relationship, job, I health, etc. To enrol, contact the I Behavioural Sciences Centre at 343-4626f The next stress and Self Control and I Assertive Communications courses I offered by the Behavioural Sciences Centre will be held in September. Watch I future Agoras for exact dates and times. I 1 1 Frequently Asked Questions: Q: A: Do I need to report an accident even if I don't need first or medical aid? Yes. The Incident Report will establish the basic facts of your claim should you need to refer to them in the future. Q: Can I tell the doctor or nurse not to file a WCB claim for an injury? No. Health professionals are legally obliged to report work-related A: injuries to the WCB. If I can't do my regular duties because of my injuries, do I have to stay Q: away from work? I No. If your doctor approves, you may return to Modified Work (i.e. ·ught A: Your EAP Representatives I Duty"). Richard Stucky CGA I Q: What if I don't need to see a doctor at the time of my injury, but need Bill Hepditch IUOE I medical attention later on ... what should I do? Michel Morton LUFA I Report to Human Resources. We will complete the necessary WCB A: Marianne Arvelin OPEIU I paperwork at that time. If you see a doctor outside normal working Kerrie-Lee Clarke Schedule II I hours, notify Human Resources on the next business day. John Bonofiglio Schedule I I Do I need a medical certificate to return to work when I'm injured on the Q: Jack Drewes SEI U Gerry Hashiguchi Technicians job? L---------You will need a completed medical certificate if you have sought A: medical attention. Human Resources will provide you with the OBIP Update: appropriate forms. Ontario residents leaving the province for Are medical certificates required while I'm off work on lost time? a period of more than six months must Q: Yes. You will need to submit a medical certificate monthly while you're notify OHIP in order to continue coverage A: off work. The certificate will tell us when you're ready for modified or during a temporary absence. They will L----.:..p_re-_i...:.nj_ury...._w_o_rk_._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____, needthereasonforyourdeparture, and r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , may require a verification of your return at I Holiday Schedule I a later date. In the event that your family I I is travelling with you, a separate form is I Monday, May 24 Victoria Day I necessary for each individual. This form Thursday, July 1 Canada Day is also used when you no longer require I Monday, August 2 Civic Holiday I coverage, change your name or address, I Monday, September 6 Labour Day I or require a replacement Health Card. I Monday, October 11 Thanksgiving Day I Change of Information forms are available I Christmas Break The University will be closed I from th!3 OHIP office at Mini-Queen's Park at noon Friday, Dec. 24; 1993 to on James Street. Q... _ _ _ _ _ & including Monday, Jan. 3, 1994 r.=====================::::;i ~ L_ J ~ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Did you know that there is a Staff Fund that sends flowers or fruit • baskets to help cheer up participating employees who are sick. and : flowers or donations to a favourite charity are sent in cases of bereave. ment. In the past. a nominal amount has been contributed by partici- • paling employees as necessary to keep up the ·kitty". Starting soon, $1.00 will be deducted every month. This is completely voluntary, and9 if you would like to become a member, contact Human Resources at : 8334. Also, please remember to notify Human Resources if you know• of someone who is sick or has had a death in the immediate family. We can't send something if we don't know about it!! • ! ! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 . -_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ AGORA 10 Note: We want to make this bulletin as informative and useful as possible. If you have any questions to ask us, or have any suggestions for items or articles you would like to see printed, please contact us in Human Resources at 8334. 'Coming Next Month: \. - Modified Work - Videos you can borrow April 1993 J �:lnLAST BITES President's Report continued from page 2 C savings credited to the Social Contract target. Surpluses created by these measures would be utilized to enhance early retirement. A key plank in the universities' position in front of the Social Contract table is the need to recognize and respect the autonomy of the universities of Ontario. As well, in terms of our future knowledge-based society, it is vitally important to see postsecondary education spending as investments in the future and not liabilities to the public purse. Lakehead University's 1993/94 Budget Until we receive from the government our institutional funding level for 1993/94, it is impossible to establish an operating budget. Friday, April 30, 1993 is the start of our new year, and we will enter the year wit~ no formal budget but rather guidelines to govern expenditure levels based on historical levels. This will be somewhat conservative, and l would ask for your patience. It is our intention to keep the uncertainty to a minimum and, if any of you as individuals have difficulties, please discuss them with your Supervisor, Dean, Director, etc. The final 1993/94 budget challenge will only be played out when the Ontario Government resolves, in one arena or another, the Social Contract process. I would remind you that, last year, on a much smaller scale (and level of complexity), the Lakehead University family pioneered a social contract in order to maintain jobs - so it can be done. The train rolls on! Volunteerism , Each and every year, many members of the Lakehead University Community give of their time freely in a variety of volunteer activities. Normally, this is done beyond the call of duty and outside of Lakehead University commitments, but it does represent a very significant impact that Lakehead University indirectly has in providing community and regional leadership. At the present time, we have at least a half dozen faculty and staff acting in a variety of capacities with the Nordic Championships and Dr. Connie Nelson is playing a key role in the Community Vision process that is about to be launched. This process, by the way, will be looking for volunteers and I would encourage you, as a resident of Thunder Bay, to gel involved. Fourth Annual Quarter Century Club A total of 14 new members were inducted into the Quarter Century Club this year, and this brings the present membership to a total of 54. We honour the quarter-century members entering in 1993 noting that Don Watson correctly is now entered in 1992! George Anderson Physics Wim Baarschers Chemistry Sharon Bjorklund Registrar's Office David Corbett Chemistry John Griffith Mathematical Sciences David Holah Chemistry Alan Hughes Chemistry David Kemp Geography Alain Nabarra Languages Gerry Phillips Business Administration Jim Podd Campus Development Dennis Roddy Engineering Paul Satinder Psychology Don Watson Computer Centre EXPEDITION DEPARTS The Canada Sea-to-Sea Sir Alexander Mackenzie Bicentennial Expedition left Thunder Bay on April 29, on their way to Alberta where they will perform their living history roadshow across the province. They will then travel to communities throughout British Columbia, having spread the important Stay in School message to over 20,000 school children. 1993 marks the culmination of the Canada Sea-to-Sea Expedition - a four year project commemorating the 200th anniversay of Alexander Mackenzie's voyage of exploration. The reenactment component of the expedition will begin in Peace River, Alberta on May 16. Twenty-two students, led by expedition leader Jim Smithers, will paddle and hike from Peace River, Alberta to Mackenzie Rock, located in the Dean Channel, near Bella Coda, British Columbia. Getting to this point has included a lot of elbow grease, stamina, granola bars and a little carpal tunnel syndrome, but the Mackenzie Expedition is only 1500 km worth of paddle strokes and about a 350 km hike from reaching its destination on July 22 - exactly 200 years to the day that Mackenzie arrived. The Canada Sea-to-Sea Information desk will stay abreast of their progress and continue to file stories with the external media and through the Agora. Messages of encouragement welcome at 343-8155. CAMPUS RECYCLING PROJECT IN LIMBO In what can best be described as a chain reaction, Lakehead University has temporarily suspended its paper recycling on campus because the disposal company has no depot to receive the product. Co-owners of Recycling Life Inc., Bruce and Susan Botchar, say that they are looking for a new location to run their business. According to Jim Pcxld, the Director of Campus Development. 'we don't want to see recyding disappear. The University wants to be a leader in this area. In the interim, for aluminum cans we will revert to the old system - we collect and send to scrap.· When questioned about why the campus cannot join the municipal blue bag project. he explained that we are in a special tax arrangement with the city but talks are in order. EXPLORE ONTARIO'S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE Have you ever wondered as you drive past a crumbling industrial structure about its importance to your community's past? What does the future hold? Ontario's towns are filled with these landmarks that have made our province the industrial heartland of the country. Today, with our changing technologies and priorities, these buildings, collections, and artifacts face an uncertain future. The Ontario Historical Society and the Thunder Bay Historical Museum have designed a workshop at which you can learn more about Ontario's industrial heritage with a special focus on the Thunder Bay area. The program takes place at the Thunder Bay Historical Museum, 219 South May Street on Satu day, May 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. One session will be given by Professor Patricia Vervoort, Thunder Bay LACAC. For further information and to register please contact: Lorraine Lowry, Workshop Co-ordinator, The Ontario Historical Society 5151 Yonge Street, Willowdale, ON M2N 5P5, (416) 226-9011, Fax (416) 226-2740. 11 AGORA April 1993 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar. please call Betty Hygaard at the Information Office at 343-8300 or mail your information to Alumni HouseOeadline for the May AgorA is May 15, 1993. Saturday, 1 • Saturday, 22 Exhibitions at Definitely Superior 17A-12A S. Court Street Photography of acclaimed Winnipeg artist. David McMillan in his exhibition entiUed, "A Chronicle of a Landscape·. Opening reception Sunday, May 2. 3:00 -5:00 p.m. Free: Two-day workshop, May 3 and 4 on photographic image manipulation. Call the gallery 344-3814 for more information. WANTED!! Saturday, 29 Convocation Thunder Bay Community Auditorium 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Alumni interested in serving as Volunteer Marshalls should contact Denise Bruley, 343-8372. UPCOMING ALUMNI f.VENTS June2 Alumni Association Annual General Meeting Faculty Lounge, 7:00 p.m. All alumni are invited to attend. July 18 Wednesday, 12 Up With People, 8 pm @ Auditorium "Rhthym of the World", the show that lifts you up and never lets you down! Cast of 140 young men and women from 20 countries celebrating the diversity of cultures and ideas. driven by the sights and sounds of international music. Sponsored by Centra Gas with proceeds to be donated to P.A. General Hospital ·campaign for the General, the Hospital with Heart". Tickets: $15.50 (adults). $11.75 (seniors, students, children) available at Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, LUSU Office, Ticket Express (Keskus Mall), Centra Gas. Alumni Golf Toumament Thunder Bay Country Club, 1:00 p.m. $40 per person To register call 343-8155 THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS Spring Session - May 3 to June 17. 1993 Mon-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 15 Alumni Association Award application deadline. One award (valued at $5,000 over 4 years) is given out each year to a student entering L.U. in a degree or diploma program. Preference will be given to the sons, daughters or spouses of Lakehead University Alumni. For information call (807) 343-8155. •••• Jt1r;i~~~~;]f:i1ii Friday,28 Convocation Eve sponsored by Thunder Bay Travel Limited 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Faculty Lounge A great chance to welcome the graduating class of '93. , RL Zuback Al umni The Office of Continuing Education at Lakehead University is looking for families to host one or two Japanese students. How Long: 1 or 2 weeks. When: August 7 -21, 1993. Remuneration: Honorarium of $125 per student per week. Previous host families have indicated that having an international student in their home has been a very rewarding experience. For further infonnation please contact Susan Burton at 343-8068. J A GORA The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. Director of External Relations: John Russell Editor: Katherine Shedden Production: Frances Harding, Denise Bruley, Betty Hygaard Photogaphy: Peter Puna and PR staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski, Nicole Paquin Printing: LU Print Shop Address correspondence to: Editor/Agora Information Office, Alumni House Lakehead University Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5E1 (807) 343-8300 FAX (807) 343-8192 E-mail: KSHEDDEN or FHARDING or DBRULEY or BHGAARD@alumni.LakeheadU.CA ""'\ -...) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.10 No.4 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a report from the President, research updates, and announces the athletes of the year. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993-04 Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/e26066acdb5b2e80f7b1a8ecf966b491.pdf 2c3edaae85c0f17fe5fe8558a186d944 PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD • UNIVERSITY Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada GOR Special Moment Volume 10, Number 6 June 1993 LU STUDENT ENGINEERS WIN SUPER MILEAGE COMPETITION Congratulations to Dr. Seimer Tsang and students Chris Duchene, Peter Decoo and Gunter Lehnert-Thiel. Their fuel efficient vehicle, MACH/NA ULT/MUS, won first place at the Society of Automotive Engineers' 1993 Super Mileage Competition held in Michigan on June 4 and 5th. After their win, the students went on to compete in another SAE Competition in Sacramento, California, on June 2<Nh and placed first out of eight competitors. They were the only Canadian entry to participate in the west coast event. Their car ran 1,478.4 miles on one gallon. Last year the Lakehead University students won the nowdefunct Shell Fue/athon with a vehicle with a fuel economy of 1,422.5 miles per gallon of gasoline. According to Dr. Tsang, the students who stay on to participate in these annual competitions do so at considerable personal cost. LU's entry was made possible thanks to many local and national sponsors. See team photo on page 4. The Chancellor's Medal for the highest ranking part-time student was shared this year among three hard-working students. Derek Britt (BSc) agrees with Hendrika ShuurhuisSchonberger(BA) and Dorothea Keats(BA), the women with whom he shared the award, "it certainly is a juggling act.· In addition to full-time jobs and their courses, Britt and Schonberger both had family additions in the past year. 'Henny' (shown right with her husband Professor Vincent Schonberger) works full-time as secretary in the Department of Languages and Derek is a forester at Abitibi. Both stressed that obtaining the degree is possible only with the support offamily and friends. "Something has to give - time with the children, a social life - but you know you are all in it together· said Derek who recognized that support by giving his medal to his son, his diploma to his mother (he's the first university graduate in the family) and a ring to his wife. What are their long-term plans? There is a good chance Derek will be going back to school this fall and Henny will decide after her summer vacation visiting family in Holland. �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT SOCIAL CONTRACTING CONGRATULATIONS TO LIBRARY GOLF TOURNAMENT The saga continues with no predictable end in sight. Our fiscal target is expected by the end of June along with our other grant information, and it is ncm our expectation that we mu finalize the University's budget by the end of July. The Canadian Library Association Award for Achievement in Technical Servicing has been awarded to the Bibliographic Processing Department of the Lakehead University Library in recognition of the innovation and success shcmn during our major retrospective conversion project. Congratulations to all involved. Ian Dew will accept the award at the annual general meeting on June 18, 1993. For those of you who enjoy a good game of golf take note of two events coming up: the annual Maintenance Choice Golf Tournament on June 25th and the Alumni Association's annual Mixed Golf Tournament on July 18th. Thanks to all the volunteers who organize these events and to the businesses that donate prizes The proposed Government Bill is sweeping in its impact. Surprisingly, it does mandate both local and provincial sectoral tables. and I suspect this could be problematic. After the so-called fail safe date of August 1, 1993, the proposed Act gives employers sweeping pcmer to effect savings. There are major encouragements including a 20% discount in the fiscal target provided a local agreement is achieved by August 1, 1993. Two informal meetings of the Labour/Management Committee have been held recently to discuss this matter and, as well, the Task Force on Funding has considered a preliminary budget scenario. Once the fiscal numbers are available, I think we are poised to get on with the task. SAFE SUMMER PICNIC Lakehead University Community Council is happy to announce that in spite of financial cut backs the seventh annual summer picnic will be held on Sunday, June 27, 1993. Versa Foods has generously offered to provide food and refreshments. All events will commence at 12 noon at the Fieldhouse. Don't forget to fill in the survey that was circulated to all employees and return it to the switchboard by June 22 And finally, for those heading off with family and friends for summer vacations, I hope you will have an enjoyable and relaxing holiday. I would also like to remind you to have a sate summer - Drive carefully and arrive safely. VOLUNTARY VACATION TIME After our successful program last year, several employees have requested additional voluntary leave time this year, and I am supportive of such requests. It is too early in our budgeVsocial contract process to say that this could be a feature of any local agreement. but it is an obvious option. There has been concern raised in the past by some employees who have had management resistance to requests for unpaid leaves. Management has been directed to grant appropriate requests for unpaid leaves. If, for any reason, there is a problem, please refer it to either Vice-President. Should there be a continuing problem, the case should be referred to me. In order to give encouragement for additional voluntary leaves, any required benefits will be paid and the University pension contribution would be made for up to one month of additional leave per year. Anyone interested should contact Mr. Bill Bragnalo in Human Resources. "It's gratifying when some of the top scholars are 'homegrown' says Dr. Bob Rosehart shown above with Presidential Scholarship winners Tracy Allan, FWCI, Scott Styles, Hillcrest; Donna Marie Baratta, Hammarskjold, won the Alumni Entrance Scholarship. TIP OF THE HAT TO LU's TOP ENTRANCE SCHOLARS 2 AGORA June 1993 �AROUND CAMPUS NEW FACULTY ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Dr. Blrbal Singh from the Department of Mechanical Engineering is the new President of the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA). Dr. Singh has been at Lakehead since August, 1987, and in addition to teaching a variety of courses in manufacturing, engineering, robotics, and engineering mathematics, he has maintained an active research program in the area of oil sands technology. Dr. Singh has received research grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Energy, Mines, and Resources, Canada, and the Imperial Oil University Research Grants Program. Dr. Singh is also a Board Director of Innovation Ontario Corporation, and a Trustee of the Thunder Bay Public Library. Birbal's wife, Indira, is the Manager of Planning and Systems for the Northwest Area Office of the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services. They have two children, Anil and Sarita, both students in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta. ANTI-RACISM PROJECT familiarize them with the issue and, hopefully, to help them understand their rights and responsibilities relative to being good university citizens. Thirdly, we hope to develop a mechanism whereby all new faculty and staff will have an orientation to the issue of antiracism as a condition of their employment. This might take the form of a short seminar held whenever sufficient numbers of new employees, say five, have been hired, or it might be a short video shown to individuals as part of the hiring process. Knowledge of this area could be part of the interview process. However it evolves, this is an important way to communicate to all new staff and faculty our commitment to tolerance, understanding, and a positive climate for all individuals who make up our community. Fourthly, we will be exploring with LUSU ways of enhancing the knowledge of students around issues of racism. And, fifthly, ongoing efforts will be made toward increasing the level of awareness of all members of the Lakehead University community. It is important that each person is aware of the responsibility to contribute however possible to eradicating racism on our campus. Some areas will take time to evolve, but in the meantime we can all contribute by taking advantage of workshops and information distribution designed to increase our awareness, and by ensuring that. in our own behaviour, at all times we are sensitive to the issues surrounding racism. As well, we have a responsibility to provide leadership in the broader community of Thunder Bay and region on this important issue. On behalf of LU, I would like to thank the project coordinator, Linda Pisco, for her work on this project A good start has been made but much remains to be accomplished. IN MEMORY OF ANN MACDONALD by Dr. Robert G. Rosehart, President In November of 1992 the Anti-Racism Working Committee at Lakehead University received funding towards a project designed to focus on the issue of anti-racism and to begin development of an anti-racism policy. During the terms of the project a series of focus groups were held in which students. faculty, staff, and administrators came together to share perceptions and experiences around the issue of racism. Out of those groups we learned a great deal about what we, as a university community, can do to ensure that all persons are treated with consideration and understanding of their uniqueness. The focus groups emphasized specific areas of concern at Lakehead and out of these the Committee identified five priority areas. The first is the need to complete and implement an Anti-Racism Policy. Working through the drafting of such a Policy will encourage the Lakehead University community to look objectively at how we can achieve our goals and how best to develop a commitment on the part of the entire University to a racist-free campus. Secondly, the issue of racism needs to be a mandatory part of the orientation of new students. The Committee identified ways of integrating this objective into the fall orientation sessions, but the long-term suggestion of the Committee is the development through Senate of a halfcredit, mandatory course, for all students designed to Director, Allan Bowd and Mr. Clark MacDonald admire Panel in Copper on display in the Main Office at the School of Education. The Panel was a class project of Fine Arts Instructor Ann MacDonald and given to her in appreciation by its creators - the members of the first Native Teacher Education class. Ann MacDonald was the Instructor of Fine Mat the School of Education during the 1970s. When she passed away last February her husband Clark donated the panel to Lakehead University where it now hangs in her memory. 3 AGORA June 1993 �AROUND CAMPUS MACHINA ULTIMA AND THE WINNING TEAM NEW BOOKS STAR WARS IN CANADIAN SOCIOLOGY Exploring the Social Construction of Knowledge published by Femwood Publishing, 1993 by Dr. David Nock Professor of Sociology Lakehead University The book explores the idea that what we accept as knowledge has as much to do with the social and cultural location of the researcher as with direct observation of any object. The traditional theory of positivism holds that the world for research is entirely outside the scientist and that knowledge appears externally to the researcher as if scientific "facts· were like pebbles on a beach, just waiting to be picked up. However following modem theories of epistemology, this book holds that what we produce as knowledge is always achieved as a balance between our own social location and the external wortd itself. Theory and analysis are not abstractions; they evolve out of social conditions. The book explores these ideas with a number of case studies featuring prominent Canadian sociologists such as S. D. Clark, John Porter, Robert Brym, Bonnie J. Fox, Robert Stebbins, and others. In each case, specific social and personal factors are shown which explain how the actual research and writing of the authors were affected. In the case of S. D. Clark, his childhood background growing up in Alberta in the 1920s and 1930s in an environment of rural unrest and political protest coloured his interpretation of historical movements as far back as the 1640s. John Porter's views on the Anglican Church of Canada and underdevelopment in Quebec before the 1960s were affected by his belief that economic development was not compatible with the residual semi-feudal values of the British Empire out of which Canada had emerged. The work of many sociologists (such as Brym, Fox, and Stebbins) is very likely to show regional limitations in that authors from a specific region are very likely to overlook. in an unconscious selection process, the contributions of sociologists from their own region. Drawing upon theory of the last thirty years. the author doubts that such interaction effects of the object being studied and the researcher can be avoided. This had been the dream of the older positivistic theories. that any influence of the scientist on his or her subject could be avoided. Today many are likely to conclude with the doctorscientist Ludwik Fleck that ·every epistemological theory ...that does not take this sociological dependence of all cognition into account in a fundamental and detailed manner" is likely to be deemed trivial. -David Nock Above, Dr. Seimer Tsang, Chair, Mechanical Engineering, with engineering students Chris Duchene, Peter Decoo and Gunter Lehnert-Thie/. Below, he managed to also fit in Convocation ceremonies the day before the team left for the first competition. Perhaps he was trying to get a few investment and fund-raising tips from honorary degree recipient Judith Maxwell. LITTLE RED READING SOCIETY On May 6 the LitUe Red Reading Society held a series of lectures on Aboriginal women and the Canadian educational system at Lakehead University. The four guest speakers were Aboriginal women who had come from as far away as the Western Arctic to share their experiences within the educational system and to reveal many of the difficulties which they faced as Native women in trying to pursue an education. Guests included Olive Patricia Dickason, Professor Emeritus from the University of Alberta, Priscilla Settee and Wendy J. Whitecloud, both coming from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, and Ethel Blondin Andrew, the Member of Parliament for the Western Arctic and Liberal Critic on Aboriginal Affairs. As the number of Aboriginal students and facuity increases at Lakehead University and the field of Native Studies expands, the ties which the LitUe Red Reading Society and its lectures creates with prominent Aboriginal figures in other academic and political institutions in Canada should be seen not only as a benefit to specific individuals of Aboriginal descent. but also to the entire university community. - Laura Jamieson AGORA 4 June 1993 �AROUND CAMPUS CONTRIBUTION TO TEACHING AWARDS Ask the faculty members who received the LU's Contribution to Teaching Awards this year what their biggest challenge is and you will get four very different answers! For Dr. Jeanette Lynes, the secret is to make a connection with the students. "They keep getting younger,· she says jokingly, ·so you have to be aware of their special concerns, their 'culture··. This award was Dr. Lynes' first award for teaching and she says she feels encouraged. "You are always trying to improve as a teacher,' she says ·and this kind of recognition encourages you to keep striving. ■ • Increased class size is a serious concern of Dr. Lynes' as it is with Dr. Kim Fedderson. Both feel that class size affects the quality of teaching. It is harder to find time to maintain individual contact when there are more and more students in the class and more and more papers and exams to mark.For Dr. Fedderson, the challenge is to seize what he calls those 'teachable moments·. "You prepare and go into the classroom with a clear plan," he says, "but you have to be flexible and open to revise that plan if necessary.■ How does he balance teaching and research? By finding 26 hours in a day! "Teaching should complement research," he states, ·and you must find time for both.■ Dr. Jim Haines, Associate Professor, Education Dr. Darlene Steven, Associate Professor, Nursing Dr. Jeanette Lynes, Assistant Professor, English Dr. Kim Fedderson Assistant Professor English For Dr. Darlene Steven, the trick is to involve students in their own learning. She listens to what her fourth-year nursing students say when asked the question, ' How can we do this better?' It's a must she says because her classes are made up of adult learners with many years of experience as well as younger students. ·1 try to relax, learn from others and enjoy the classroom setting. Teaching should be fun.' The contribution to teaching awards were established by Senate to recognize high levels of teaching performance. Up to six awards may be given annually (three to professors in each faculty of Arts and Science and Professional Studies). With each award comes a nominal cash prize of $100. Nominations are made by groups of at least five students who are asked to respond to specific questions. In the students' letter nominating Dr. Jim Haines they noted his willingness to give that 'litUe bit extra·. ·1 can honestly say I look forward to every day at work,· says Dr. Haines. "I never teach the same course twice and I wish the students I've had could come back to critique my changes.· The chair of the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning, Dr. Moira McPherson, says the awards are a way to honour the great teachers we have here at Lakehead. 'As more and more students become aware of the awards', she says, "the profile of the awards is bound to increase: -Frances Harding The Mackenzie Expedition is less than two months away from the culmination of the five year project. The expedition left Peace River, Alberta on May 16 and has performed their Stay-in-School roadshow for almost 40,000 adults and children. On May 30 the expedition crossed the border into British Columbia and paddled the mighty Peace River batUing the strong current and the rainy weather. According to Jim Smithers, communities have been overwhelmingly receptive to the band of modern-day voyageurs. One of the big challenges for the expedition will be the major portage around B.C.'s well-known Bennet Dam - a monumental obstacle that did not exist in Mackenzie's day. The Lakehead students will also test their mettle during the 15 day, 350 kilometre trek through the Rockie Mountains on the Alexander Mackenzie Grease Trail. The team will begin the hike July 3. The project ends July 22 at Mackenzie Rock, near Bella Coola, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of Mackenzie's arrival on the B.C. coast. -Denise Bruley AGORA 5 June 1993 �WHAT'S NEW IN THE LIBRARY Library Renovation Progress Report J The Northern Studies Resource Centre is now located on the fifth floor of the library. The Bibliographic Processing Department has a new home on the fifth floor of the Ubrary. This is where all books and periodicals are received and catalogued. All circulating books are located on the third floor of the Ubrary. Over 250,000 were relocated with minimal disroption to service. The DOC Collection which used to be housed on the ground floor is now located on the fifth floor. Several offices have been relocated to the fifth floor including the Chief Ubrarian's, shown left with Secretary Dianne Edmond. Anne Deighton, Head of Collections Development (right), is also on the fifth floor. The Library and Information Studies Department has moved to the Ground Floor of the Library. The Bindery and Mail area have been relocated to the Main Floor of the Library. ~JIIII AGORA DID YOU KNOW? The Agora is printed monthly (except July and August) and is distributed to 2,000 people including the University faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. If you would like your name added to (or taken off) our mailing list, contact Betty Hygaard in the Information Office 343-8300. June 1993 • �•Wi=i-i FIONA BLAIKIE ALEX BOHLER After completing a foursemester course in heating, lighting and air conditioning at Confederation College last January, Alex joined the University to work as a mechanic. As far as he is concerned, he came to the right place. "There is every kind of mechanical system here... from the very old to the state of the art." There is even talk of Lakehead University generating its own power and that really interests him.Originally from Nipigon, Ontario, Alex worked on road construction and then spent 10 years working at Abitibi-Price. When the plant closed, Alex started an automotive service company called "Enginewity" with his brother-in-law. He still operates the business although he is trying to delegate more of the day-to-day operations so that he can spend more time with his family. He and his wife, Bonnie, have a three-year-old daughter. Hillary. It is true Alex is not a ·stay-at-home· fellow. He likes to renovate houses and, since he finished his last project (a house which he now rents out), he has taken up another lifelong interest - the refurbishment of wood and canvas canoes. He has six finished canoes in his garage including his proudest possessions: a 17-foot "chestnut' and a 13-foot "square stem·. Dr. Fiona Blaikie came to Canada eight years ago to paint a portrait of a friend, but found there was a lot more she could do in this country as a researcher, teacher and scholar. First, she completed a Master's degree in education at the University of Victoria and then went on to do a Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia. Her dissertation: Assessing senior secondary art in Britain and North .America: A comparative analysis of strategies and inherent values. She joined Lakehead University's Faculty of Education as an Assistant Professor in July, 1992. Born in South Africa, Fiona studied painting, art history, and English at the University of Cape Town and then spent several years teaching art in Johannesburg and Durban. Current research interests have taken Fiona back to her homeland. With the help of a SSHRC grant. she was able to examine the different ways art is taught in black and white communities. In fact, she is giving a paper on the subject this summer at the Learned Societies Conference in Ottawa. Although painting is still important to Fiona, it "is on the back burner now" at least until she can find suitable studio space. "Reading·, she says, ·takes up a lot of my time now!' Fiona's interests now are in developing a new concurrent education program for primary{junior and junior/intermediate teachers specializing in Visual Arts (yet to be approved by Senate), and teaching a graduate course this summer in Quantitative Research Methods. She is also very interested in the graduate program at the School of Education. IN MEMORIAM Dr. Donald Francis Power Associate Professor of Education Described by his colleagues as a quiet, modest man, Dr. Donald Power passed away on June 2, 1993, after a lengthy but courageous batUe with cancer. He was 52 years old. Dr. Power joined Lakehead University in 1972, became an Associate Professor in the School of Education in 1978, and served, for a lime in the mid-80s as chairperson of the Pre-Service Teacher Education Program. Dr. Power's areas of interest were History and Philosophy. He completed a Master's degree in History from Memorial University, as well as a Master's degree in Philosophy from U of T and a PhD in Education from O.1.S.E. In addition to being active in his parish as a Eucharistic Minister, Dr. Power was keenly interested in Human Rights and from 1984 to 1986 chaired the Human Rights Education Committee. Dr. Powers is survived by his wife Margaret and their four children. CAROLINE PASCALL Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Caroline Pascall came to LU to study Biology but left the program after two years to work on campus instead. She started out with a part-time job at the Alumni Bookstore. Then in October, 1992, was hired as a full-time mail clerk. One of the 'perks' to working at LU is the tuition waiver and Caroline intends to complete her degree, one course at a time. In the meantime, she and her friend Peter, a carpenter, are looking for a house in the country. Both like to get out on weekends to camp and fish and this summer they are planning a trip to Quetico Park. No doubt they will be bringing Snert, their swimming Springer Spaniel. AGORA 1 June 1993 �CONVOCATION 1993 HIGHLIGHTS Proud Papa Dr. Alistair Macdonald always attends Convocation but this year he had a special reason - eldest daughter Laurie graduated with first class standing in her Honours Bachelor of Science Program (Biology) and was accepted into the McMaster/Lakehead Occupational Therapy program this fall. Judy Ward was in "fine• company when she walked across the stage to receive her Visual Arts degree; wellknown artist Barbara Sprague was a/so in her class. Derek and Sonya Patola seize the moment just before Derek returns to video duties and his wife joins the class of '93 to receive her Bachelor of Education and the Dean's Medal for highest standing in her program. Man with Mace Dr. George Merrill has marshalled the Convocation procession for •at least 15 years.• There was a certain amount of nostalgia this year because two of his children graduated: Glenn with his HBA (Sociology) and Usa with BA (Psychology) Mary Ann Misner was honoured for her commitment to life-long teaming with the title Fellow of the University. She receives congratulations from the Chancellor as the Registrar prepares for the gowning. This was our largest graduating class in 29 convocations. 1,618 graduates were added to the Alumni roster. Graduates from the Schools of Professional Studies - 843, Arts and Science 8 AGORA June 1993 �CONVOCATION 1993 HIGHLIGHTS The 'quiet degree'. Wrestling coach Francis Clayton never made much noise about completing his degree in sociology which he started as an athlete in 1981. "I admit I was focussed on athletics at that time. It was only as a coach that I started to see the importance of academic success. I had a lot of encouragement from Norm (Lavoie) and my wife. It's a funny thing, but completing my degree and attending graduation became very important to me. I've made a promise to attend my students' graduations.• In addition to coaching and plugging away on his degree, Clayton just completed his Level V Coaching Certification Program. making him one of only three in Canada! Betty and Richard Hygaard are extremely proud of their son Rory who graduated with his Honours Bachelor of Physical Education Degree. The Hammarskjold graduate will pursue his education degree this fall and mom just smiles when asked if that means she may have a few more typing assignments. Keepers of language heritage: Members of this year's Native Language Instructors Diploma pose for a group shot af!er the ceremonies. CONVOCATION SPEECHES ADDRESS THE TIMES Judith Maxwell, a Canadian economist, received an honorary Doctor of Commerce degree. In her address she spoke about the legacy inherited by this years graduating class, calling it a "sputtering economy and a society that is struggling to redefine itself." She went on to give the graduates advice about family life, public life and finding a job. Lyn McLeod received the 1993 Alumni Honour Award. In her speech she talked about the need for life-long learning and recalled her own experiences when, at the age of 40, she returned to Lakehead to complete a Bachelor and Masters degree in Psychology. 'We do live a rapidly changing world, • she said, 'a world in which our future success as a society and as individuals, will depend on the creation of new ideas and the development of our talents and skills.· 9 AGORA June 1993 �CONVOCATION 1993 PROFESSORS EMERITI Lakehead University recognized the contributions of three faculty members at Convocation by awarding each the title "Professor Emeritus". Chairman of the interdiscipliR. CHARLES S. RIPLEY nary Religious Studies Program. His research in the Charles Ripley joined philosophy of action and the the Lakehead University philosophy of mind resulted in Philosophy Department in his defence of a version of 1967 thus starting his second non-reductive materialism in career. He completed his which consciousness is said to Ph.D. at the University of be an emergent property of the Western Ontario while serving physical organism. One of his as Anglican priest in publications on this topic, Kerwood, Ontario, a small which appeared in 1984 in the town near London and, by international journal "Inquiry" coincidence, the birthplace of won Charles Ripley special the late Dr. Frank Doan, the praise from Nobel Prize first Lakehead philosopher. Winnipeg neuro-scientist, During his years at Lakehead Roger W. Sperry. Charles University, Dr. Ripley served plans to move with his wife, a number of times as Muriel, to the slightly warmer Chairman of the Department climate around Waterloo, of Philosophy and as Ontario. WALTER RAMSEY CROWE Walter Ramsey Crowe was appointed to the School of Business Administration at Lakehead University in 1966. Throughout his career he has pursued interests in Business Strategic Management as well as his specific interests in Inventory Management and Health Care Issues. Dr. Crowe received a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from London University, a Graduate Certificate in Education from Leeds University, a Master of Arts Degree in Economics from Sheffield University, a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Lakehead University and a Ph.D. from Brunel University in London. Dr. Crowe holds the distinction of being a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and a Fellow of the Society of Commercial Accountants. He also has the honour of being a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Dr. Crowe is looking forward to an active and continuing career as an academic as he and his wife Joan relocate to a new home in Owen Sound. Dr. Robert Rosehart awards Dr. Ripley the title of Professor Emeritus during Convocation day ceremonies. HAROLD G. CUMMING Harold Cumming joined Lakehead University's School of Forestry, in July of 1973. During the 20 years prior to 1973, Harold worked for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and its predecessor, the Department of Lands and Forests as the fish and wildlife biologist in the Geraldton District and supervisor of big-game management (deer, moose, caribou and bear) for Ontario. Harold's research focus. including his doctoral work done at the University of Aberdeen fram which he received his Ph.D. in 1966, has been on the behavioral ecology of large-game species and the interaction between wildlife and other aspects of forestry. Harold was the first. and for the past 20 years has been the only, member of the forestry faculty who is a wildlife biologist. He has made a major contribution to the School in curriculum design and in developing and delivering courses that ensure that wildlife and its habitat are major components of good forest practice. In addition, Harold contributed substantially to the administration and operation of the School. Harold is a certified wildlife biologist of the Wildlife Society of North America. Dr. John Naysmith presents a Dean Braun Medal to Minh Giang Xuan Nguyen who received her diploma in Engineering Technology. 10 AGORA June 1993 �Recapture the Pride . . . Remember the Promise The Alumni Association of Lakehead University invites you to rekindle friendships and recapture university excitement at the First Annual Homecoming Weekend October 22-24, 1993. REGISTRArfION FORM #OF TICKETS EVENT COST/PERSON II 1) "Let's Get Together Dinner Dance (Fri.) $22.00 2) Lecture /Wine & Cheese #1 (Fri.) $3.00 3) President's Brunch (Sat.) & Annual General Meeting I e 4) Basketball Game (Sat.) -~ ~ --.... ,_,,._ ~ . ------· included in registration fee , *Alumni: $3.00/*Guest: $5.00 .. ---..~. ~ .-...__ TOTAL ~~~ -- - - - I �SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Homecoming Weekend Friday, October 22 1) "Lets Get Together" Dinner Dance 6:00 pm - 1:00 am The Outpost (located in the new Student Centre) Cost for Dinner Dance: $22.00 per person Rekindle old friendships at a casual buffet s_upper in the new Student Centre. Dance the night away to the tunes of the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 9Q's in the hottest spot on campus! Single dance tickets ($5.00) will be available at the door. October 22 - 24, 1993 5) Post-game Party 10:00 pm - I :00 am Following a Norwester victory (we hope!) reassemble in the Main Cafeteria at the Post-Game Party. Return to the days of your youth. Cost/or Party: Alumni $2.00, Guests $3.00 6) Public Lecture #2 - Thesis Research of Graduate Students 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lakehead University now has fourteen graduate programs that offer students an opportunity to engage in 2) Public Lecture #1 - ''The Northern Ontario original research. This lecture will be a collage of Economy: Structure, Performance & Future" presentations by graduate students on their thesis re8:00 pm - 9:00 pm search. Reawaken memories of academic life by attending a Wine & Cheese Reception to follow in the Faculty lecture by University faculty members from the Dept. of Lounge. Economics - Drs. W. Jankowski and B. Moazzami & the Cost/or Reception: $3.00 . Schoo8 Business_ Dr. B. Dadgostar. Explore the unique ~ Organized by the Dept. of Research and Graduatef tudies features of the Northern econom • 11---== = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = =J--.J �Cost for Reception: $3.00 ~ - -_ _ - _ - _ - _ - _ - _ - _ - _ - - -::,~u._ -.u_:a _ iu _ :-y _ , __ c_c_u......., u~ic - :a;_ .__ _ __ _~--=--- Organ::)d by the Dept. of Research & Gradua,te Studies Saturday, October 23. 3) Lakehead University President's Brunch & Annual General Meeting 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Main Cafeteria No Charge Re-affirm your commitment to Lakehead University by taking part in the Alumni Association's Annual General Meeting. A wonderful brunch, courtesy of the Office of the University President, will be offered. 4) Norwester Basketball Game 6:00 pm - Women's Game 8:00 pr:n - Men's Game The C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse (a.k.a "The Thunderdome") Cost for Game: Alumni $3.00, Guests $5.00 Re-capture your school spirit and remember the thrill of victory when the Norwesters battle it out with Laurentian University. 7) A Native World View Workshop & Brunch 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Faculty Lounge Cost for Seminar: $10.00 Lakehead University boasts many firsts in its leadership to provide native people with access to postsecondary education and to provide meaningful and relevant curriculum. This workshop will provide you with an opportunity to learn what are some· of the distinctive values and world perspectives of native people. General Campus Tours will be of(ered throughout the weekend. Additional information will be provided in the next issue of the Norwester Magazine. Have an idea about a class or club reunion? Need information about Hotel Accommodations? Give Homecoming Headquarters a call at (807)343-8155 or fax us at (807)343-8999. Confirmation of re~istration and payment will be mailed upon receipt of form. �6) Lecture/ Wine & Cheese #2('>at.) $3.00 7) Native World View Workshop & Brunch (Sun.) $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE (includes Homecomin commemorative & Brunch) 5.00/PER PERSO Space is limited for some events! Register early! MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY OR CHARGE MASTERCARD__ OR VISA _ _ CREDIT CARD# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ EXP.DATE _ _ __ NAME (include former surname),_ __ __ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ DEGREE(S) YEAR(S) _ _ GUEST'S NAME(S) _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ADDRESS _ _ __ _ __ _ __ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ PROV --------- POSTAL CODE _ _ __ Please retain a copy of the registration form and return original with form of payment to: "HOMECOMING '93" Lakehead University Alumni Association 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5El Tel: (807) 343-8155 Fax: (807) 343-8999 CITY _ _ _ __ _ _ BUSINESS TEL#. _ _ __ _ _ RE( iISTER BEF()RE OCTOBER I. IHH:l & BP EligihlP to \\'in tlu• EAHLY BIRD DH.\\\' PHIZE: .:\ \\'ppkprul fo1· '1\n, at the Yalhalla Inn. Thun<fp1• Ba~· Final HPgistt'ation l)p;ulliru•: ()c:tohp1• L"i. IHH:l �CONVOCATION 1993 l\lEl>,\I. ,\NI> ,\\\',\HI> \\'INNEHS Sherry Lang Hamill BScF(Hons) BEd Jeffery Peter Muhlethaler BA(Hons) W.Ont. BEd Vivian Mabel Thomas BA BEd Ruby V.M. Slipperjack-Farrell BA BEd MEd THE PRESIDENT'S AWARDS Awards given to the graduating students who have occupied positions of responsibility in the student organizations. and who, by their activities and achievements, have earned the gratitude of the University. Ian Thomas Fero BA Rosemary Ann Wilson-Gallant BSCN(Hons) Michelle Lee Gervais BSW (Hons) Donnie S. Mills BOR (Hons) Colin Ballantyne BAdmin Kelly Sue Breutigam BPE(Hons) Anastasia Elizabeth Kozma BScF(Hons) David A Pineau BPE(Hons) Paolo Antonio Sacchetti BComm(Hons) Tanya Tougas BAdmin Karin Vogel BA BOR(Hons) BEd DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCE'S MEDALS To the highest-ranking graduating students in Arts: Teresina Fabiano BA Elaine Sherwood BA ex aequo Darlene Sandra Flood BA(Hons) Heather Lynn Hopkins BSW(Hons) THE POULIN AWARD An award for outstanding citizenship to the student selected by her fellows, the Faculty and Administration as contributing most to the welfare of the University through her student activities. Cassandra Rita Koenen Uoyd Mack with Dean Gellert Marilyn Ruth Smith BScN(Hons)RN Catherine Elizabeth Tresidder BOR(Hons) Cheryl Marie Ross BA BEd Dipl.Lib. & Info.Studies Craig Cameron Goodier BEng(Civil) Minh Giang Xuan Nguyen Dip! Eng Tech Shane Bradley Vermette BScF(Hons) Patricia Marie Kleist Dipl For Tech DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCE'S David A. Pineau BPE(Hons) MEDALS Adele Sandra Pugliese B Admin To the highest-ranking graduating students Tara E. Hatzis BComm(Hons) in Science: Lloyd A. Mack BSc WILLIAM A. WEST EDUCATION Alexander Karl Juvshik BA BSc(Hons) MEDALS Robert Thomas Markewich BSc(Hons) Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating students in Education: DEAN BRAUN'S MEDALS Sonya Ellen Patola BA BEd Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating students in the Faculty of Professional Studies. THE ALUMNI HONOUR AWARD Awarded to an alumna/us for outstanding achievement in one or more fields of endeavour. Lyn McLeod MPP HBA '84 MA '86 THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S GOLD MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class of the Master's degree. Jamie Arthur Dyce BA(Hons) MA THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR'S MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking graduating student in the three-year Bachelor's degree. Lloyd A. Mack BSc CHANCELLOR'S MEDAL Awarded (ex aequo) to the highest ranking part-time students in the graduating dass of Bachelor's or Honours Bachelor's degree. Derek Kevin Britt BSc Dorothea Mary Keats BA Hendrika Schuurhuis-Schonberger BA THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S SILVER MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class of the Honours Bachelor's degree. Craig Cameron Goodier, BEng(Civil) C Students backstage with Alumni Honour Award winner Lyn McLeod and Lakehead's first president Bill Tamblyn. L-R (back) LUSU President Rob Jamieson, student senators Ian Middleton, Karen Eryou, Laura Beeby and Dr. William Tamblyn. Front, MPP Lyn McLeod and LUSU Vice-President Pam Gervais. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S COLLEGE BRONZE MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class of the Diploma programs. Minh Giang Xuan Nguyen Dip. Eng. Tech. 11 AGORA June 1993 �APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, PEOPLE PUBLICATIONS APPOINTMENTS Dr. Yves Prevost, Assistant Professor, School of Forestry, has been elected as International Division Governor of Toastmaster's International for 1993-94 effective July 1. As Division governor, Dr. Prevost will encourage Toastmaster Clubs of Northwestern Ontario and northern Minnesota to grow through the delivery of Toastmaster programs. Lakehead University Appointments The following faculty members have been appointed to the position of Chair of their Department: Arts and Science Biology Chemistry History Philosophy Physics Political Studies Dr. W. Momot Dr. D. Orr Dr. B. Muirhead Dr. D. Rabb Dr. W. Keeler Dr. S. McBride Professional Studies Grad Studies and Continuing Education Civil Engineering Physical Education Dr. M.C. Courtland Dr. C. Johnson Dr. A. Bauer Dr. McBride Dr. Rabb Dr. Momot Dr. Bauer Dr. Keeler Dr. Muirhead Dr. Courtland Dr. I. Nirdosh, Professor of Chemical Engineering has published the paper entitled, •A Natural Convection Mass Transfer Study of the Diffusion Controlled Dissolution of Hemispherical Copper Cavities·, in the Journal Metallkunde, Vol. 82. The paper was cerauthored by Dr. G. H. Sedahmed of Alexandria University, Egypt. Dr. David A. Nock, Department of Sociology, published his chapter 'The Organization of Religious Life in Canada" in The Sociology of Religion: A Canadian Focus, edited by W. E. Hewitt, Toronto: Butterworths, 1993, pp. 41-63. He also published "Biographical Truth' in Boswell's Children: The Art of the Biographer, ed. R. B. Fleming, Toronto: Dundurn Press, 1993, pp. 33-36. These comments were made as an invited guest speaker at an international conference at the University of Edinburgh on the subject of biography. Dr. Yves Prevost, Assistant Professor, School of Forestry and Dr. Peter de Groot. Directors of the Entomological Society of Ontario (ESO), recently published a second edition of the directory of entomologists in Ontario titled Entomology in Ontario. Copies of the directory are available through the Secretary of the ESO, Faculty of Forestry University of Toronto, 33 Wilcox Street. Toronto, ON M5S 363. Dr. Peter N. Duinker, Associate Professor/Chair in Forest Management and Policy announces the publication of three papers: Beyond Dispute: Collaborative Approaches to Resolving Natural Resource and Environmental Conflicts by Peter J. Johnson and Peter N. Duinker February 1993, Open • Doors: Public Participation in Forest Management in Canada by Peter E. Higgelke and Peter N. Duinker, Report to the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association and Forestry Canada, March 1993, and a working paper Testing the "Policy Exercise· in Studies of Europe's Forest Sector: Methodological Refections on a Bittersweet Experience by Peter N. Duinker, Sten Nilsson and Ferenc L. Toth, May 1993. Dr. Yves Prevost, Assistant Professor, School of Forestry and Dr. Peter de Groot. Directors of the Entomological Society of Ontario (ESO), recently published a second edition of the directory of entomologists in Ontario titled Entomology in Ontario. Copies of the directory are available through the Secretary of the ESO, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, 33 Wilcox Street. Toronto, ON M5S 3B3. Dr. Darlene Steven, Associate Professor, and Professor Rhonda Kirk-Gardner, School of Nursing, have been contracted by the Mosby Book Company to prepare a chapter on cardiovascular health for the new gerontology text to be published next year (edited by Annette Luekenotte). 12 AGORA June 1993 �APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, PEOPLE PRESENTATIONS Dr. Juanita Ross Epp, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education presented two papers at the American 1 Educational Research Association conference in Atlanta, ·culture Orientation and Sociometry of the Classroom: A possible Relationship" and "Women in - Educational Administration Pro·grams: A Reality Check". As well her work was published in the April issues of three periodicals. ·strategies for promoting participation· appeared in Education Canada, "Leadership Qualities valued in Principal Selection' was in The Canadian Schoo/ Executive and "Gender Equity: A Simple, Effective Group Action Plan· was published in an American Journal called the National .Association of Secondary School Principals Bulletin. Dr. Max Meng, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, attended the 1993 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation from May 1 to May 7 in AUanta, Georgia. He served as co-chair of the session 'Multiple Robot Control" and he also presented a paper "An improved load distribution scheme for coordinating manipulators· in the same session. The paper has been included in the conference proceedings. Dr. Meng is also the author of several recent publications: ·on optimal force distribution of coordinating manipulators,· in International Journal of Robotics and Automation, vol. 7, issue 2, pp. 70-79, 1992; "Experimental evaluation of the effect of dynamics on robot controllers: in Proceedings of the 1992 Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Toronto, Ontario, pp. WM6.24.1WM6.24.4, September 1992; "Implementations of modelbased adaptive position and force control of robot manipulators: in Proceedings of the IASTED Conference on Control and Robotics, Vancouver, B.C., pp. 91-94, August 1992; and "Adaptive contact force control of redundant robots using manipulator regressor dynamics,' in Proceedings of The Second Annual IRIS!Precam Conference, Montreal, June 1992. The papers were co-authored with Professor W.-S. Lu of the University of Victoria. C In April, Professor Michel Morton, of the School of Nursing, presented a paper entitled 'Is the Public Library Accessible to the Public: A Research Study of Prenatal Books" at the Port Arthur General Hospital's Nursing Research Day. This paper was developed by Michel and Professor Cynthia Loos, also of the School of Nursing. As a result of this presentation, Michel was asked to develop and deliver an education session, "Taking the jargon out of Patient Teaching" for the staff of St. Joseph's General Hospital. In May Michel presented a paper, 'Utilizing Group Seminars in a Distance Education Course· at the University of Guelph's Sixth Annual Show and Tell for Colleges and Universities. This conference was attended by post-secondary educators interested in examining effective teaching-learning strategies. Dr. Darlene Steven, Associate Professor, School of Nursing presented a workshop on ·continuous Quality lmprovemenr and "Labour Relations in Nursing' to staff at the Sioux Lookout General Hospital on May 4, 1993. The trip was sponsored by Northern Outreach. On May 12, Dr. Steven presented a workshop on "Proposal Writing· to the staff at LaVerandrye Hospital (sponsored by Northern Outreach) and spoke on "Lobbying' to the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Rainy River District Hospital. The following day, a telemedicine presentation was made on "Long Term Care Reform and the Implications for Nurses·. Documents and a videotape were circulated to participants in order to encourage participants to respond to the newly created position proposed by the government - the community support worker. Dr. Thomas M.K. Song, Professor of the School of Physical Education and Athletics, Coordinator of Human Performance Laboratory, presented a paper entitled "Relationships between Echocardiographic Dimensions and Somatotype Components in Adults· at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine. Seattle, Washington, June 2 - 5, 1993. The study was collaborated with Ors. C. Bouchard, L. Perusse, and G. Theriault, Universite Laval and Dr. R. Malina, University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Song has been invited to University Laval in Quebec City as a visiting research professor doing research work on "Somatotype, Physical Activity, Nutrition and Cardiovascular Risk Factors· and "DNA Sequence Variation in Highly Trained Endurance Athletes versus Sedentary Controls' during the summer. Dr. Song has received the seventh consecutive OntarioQuebec Exchange Program grant and research grants from Laval and Lakehead University for his research work. 13 AGORA June 1993 �APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, PEOPLE LAC DES ILES MINES LIMITED RESEARCH GRANTS & CONTRACTS Dr. Stephen Ki1111in, Department of Geology was awarded a two-year contract in the amount of $5,000 by Lac des lies Mines Limited to undertake a research project entitled, "Geological Processes Leading to the Concentration Platinum Group Elements·. ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH CORPS GRANTS The Environmental Youth Corps (EYC) program gives youth between the ages of 15 and 24, an opportunity to work on projects that contribute to improving the environment in Northern Ontario. Through the Ministry of Natural Resources as "Host Ministry", the following researchers were awarded EYC grants, creating a total of 19 summer research jobs for students. ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES Dr. Ulf Rune1111on, School of Forestry was awarded a ninemonth contract in the amount of $6,300 by the OMNR, Wildlife Policy Branch for a project entitled, ' Modelling Barred Owl Habitat". Or. Azim Mallik. Department of Biology- "Regeneration Strategy of Competing Species Following Release Treatment" Dr. Azim Mallik. Department of Biology - 'Biodiversity in disturbed and undisturbed old growth white pine forests: Mosses and Liverworts· Don Barnes, School of Forestry - "Beaver Dam Project" Dr. Murray Lankester, Department of Biology - "Wildlife Health Project" Or. Doug Morris, Department of Biology/CNS - "Influences of Forest Management on Wildlife and Fish Biodiversity Dr. Yves Prevost. School of Forestry - ·spruce Budworm and Forest Regeneration· Or. Yves Prevost. School of Forestry- "Insects and People" Or. Yves Prevost. School of Forestry - "Vegetation Management Insect Biological Diversity' Or. Ulf Rune1111on/Ms. Su111n Van Ael, School of Forestry·songbird Habitat Project" Dr. John Ryder, Department of Biology was awarded a ninemonth contract in the amount of $6,000 by the OMNR Wildlife Policy Branch for a project entitled, 'Bird Communities in Boreal Wetlands". FORESTRY CANADA - NODA Or. Yves Prevost, School of Forestry was awarded a threeyear contract in the amount of $90,000 by Forestry Canada through the Northern Ontario Development Agreement (NODA) for a research project entitled, "Impacts of Spruce Budworm and Budworm Spraying on Succession in Boreal Mixedwood Forest". ONTARIO MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION Dr. K.D. Eigenbrod, Department of Civil Engineering was awarded a two-year contract valued at $25,248 by the OMOT Ontario Joint Transportation Research Program (OJTRP) for a research project entitled, ·water Condensation and Ice Formation at the lnterface of Asphalt Pavement and Base·. ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES-VMAP CONTRACTS The following contracts were awarded to Lakehead University by the Ministry of Natural Resources Vegetation Management Alternatives Program (VMAP) and the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO): PEOPLE Dr. Yves Prevost, School of Forestry for a two-year research project valued at $77,760, entitled, "Implications of Vegetation Management in Spruce Plantations for Arthropod Communities". Dr. Murray Lankester, Department of Biology for a two-year research project valued at $48,000 entitled, 'Effects of Vegetation management on Boreal Gastropods". Dr. John Ryder, Department of Biology for a two-year research project valued at $84,504 entitled 'Effects of Vegetation Management on Migrant Songbirds". CORRECTION The correct title of Dr. Murchison's collaborative research project with the Ontario Lumber Manufacturer's Association (OLMA) is "Economic Analysis of Northam Ontario Wood Handling Systems" not the title referred to in the last issue of the Agora. Dr. Said Easa, Professor of Civil Engineering, chaired the mid-year meeting of the Planning Committee, American Society of Civil Engineers, held April 12, 1993 in Washington, D.C. Over the past year-and-a-half, the Committee published three state-of-the-art white papers on the transportation planning process in the Journal of Transportation Engineering, developed a videotape on 'Cities in the Balance: Creating the Transit-Friendly Environment", and sponsored three sessions at national conferences. The Committee is currently preparing two more white papers on mode split and trip generation and sessions on transportation planning for 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and transportation/air quality planning. It is also conducting activities on geographic information systems and international exchange by two newly-created subcommittees. In Memoriam Dr. J. Tuzo Wilson, who received an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from Lakehead University in 1984, passed away on April 15, 1993. Dr. Tuzo was a renowned geophysicist and the Director General of the Ontario Science Centre. 14 AGORA June 1993 �RESEARCH NEWS Dr. Graham Borradaile, Professor of Geology, is the first to combine rock deformation with rock magnetism in a NSERC-funded research program aimed at elucidating the history of the Canadian shield. nal locations where the rocks first came into being. Rock magnetism is particularly useful if one has to reconstruct the past history of rocks found far away from their place of origin. The magnetic imprint of rocks tends to get distorted, however. when they have been strongly squeezed by orogenic convulsions accompanying volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and other cataclysmic movements in the crust of the earth. For this reason, scientists have yet to piece together a complete profile of the Canadian Shield. Stretching two million square miles across half of Canada including Thunder Bay, the Canadian Shield, according to Dr. Borradaile, is one of the oldest shields in the world. The term shield indicates that the rocks have not suffered any major deformation and folding since the late Pre-Cambrian Age. Rock of Ages by Vonnie Cheng Unlike the younger Cambrian rocks which are teeming with fossils, Pre-Cambrian rocks are almost entirely devoid of organic remains. Parts of the Canadian Shield are well known for their rich deposit of metalliferous ores such as iron, copper, nickel, gold and silver. But - - - - - - from the geological standpoint. much of the Shield's past still cries out to be explored and delineated. Dr. Borradaile is the first to combine • rock deformation and rock magnetism in a research aimed at finding ways to elucidate the history of these ancient rocks. The project is funded by a three-year grant from NSERC. In addition to the yearly operating grant of $64,000, NSERC also provided the bulk of the funding for the specially designed instruments required in the deformation and magnetism research. Rock solid ... Rock bottom ... Caught between a rock and a hard place. Rocks have added a lot of colour to the English language by virtue of their granite-jawed and gem-like characteristics. Do you know that. despite their unyielding and hard-boiled appearance, rocks are not as impervious to stress as we have been given to understand? According to Professor Graham Borradaile of the Geology Department. some of the rocks in the Canadian Shield were so stressed out by violent and sudden upheavals in the earth's crust 2.7 billion years ago that they have remained severely contorted ever since. Apart from compressing and folding the rocks, the pressure in the crust also squeezed out the molten minerals with the fluids of the earth. Knowledge of rock deformation, therefore, has important applications for predicting the path movements of the fluids as well as the size and location of mineral deposits in ore explorations. For his current research project, Dr. Borradaile combines rock deformation with another branch of geophysics - rock magnetism - to divine the history of these highly deformed rocks. The major challenge for Dr. Borradaile is lo simulate the conditions under which the rocks became twisted during the revolutionary periods in the life of the earth. He expects that it will take five years of experiments using samples taken from the field and a variety of rocks freshly squeezed in the lab to fully understand the effect of deformation on rock magnetism. Dr. Borradaile is assisted in his research by many excellent research students. Lab Technicians Anne Hammond, Sam Spivak, and Ed Drotar have given tremendous support in getting the rocks pressed and cored to perfection for the research project. Under normal circumstances, rocks containing certain minerals will preserve the magnetic properties of their ambient field at the time of formation. The strength of the rock magnetism may be pitifully weak compared to that of a fridge magnet. but the magnetic orientation is a dead give-away to the latitudi- Vonnie Cheng (BSc'BO, BA '82, Grad. Dip. Bus'92, HBA '92) is a graduate of Lakehead University working in the Continuing Education department.as Delivery Supervisor, Distance Education. She is a frequent contributor to the Agora. 15 AGORA June 1993 �CAMPAIGN UPDATE At the May meeting of the Board of Governors, Chair of the Fund-raising Committee, Florence Johnston provided some very positive news regarding the one-and-a-half year progress of Lakehead University's fiveyear $19.2 million Share Our Northern Vision Campaign. In spite of a lack of improvement in the economic climate and our relatively remote locale, we have reached 64 per cent of our identified goal - for a Campaign total of $12,311,627. Officially launched in November 1991, national activity of the Share Campaign kicked off to a good start with 60 contacts, 44 personal meetings and 22 pledges (an impressive 50 per cent pledge rate) for an average gifUpledge of $48,045. The National Activity level for 1992 was increased to 93 contacts, 39 meetings and 19 pledges (44 per cent pledge rate) but with the average gifUpledge rising to $54,940. National fund-raising trips were and continue to be scheduled every four to six weeks by John Russell, with assistance from our Campaign Cabinet members. President Rosehart's substantial role in these meetings demands that we at least keep him in "shoes." While the majority of our leading corporate friends- those who have a relationship to Lakehead University- have now been approached, there remain over 60 corporations a year to approach each year to complete this division of the Campaign. Presently, the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign is undergoing a slight shift to a greater concentration on local and regional prospects - specifically those with the greatest affiliation with Lakehead University. A letter campaign to Fort Frances businesses will commence this summer. Local/regional activity in 1991 consisted of 17 contacts, 17 meetings and 17 pledges with (a 100 per cent pledge rate!) with the average gifUpledge of $12,044. While local/regional activity increased in 1992, the pledge rate dropped (to 55 per cent) as did the average gitupledge. Enormous success has been achieved with the Alumni Annual Fund five-year goal of $1,000,000. This year's Campaign raised $185,000, surpassing the goal of $175,000. The Alumni Phonathon with our very capable and trusty student callers, raised $151,774 and the remaining $34,058 came from special events and marketing/promotional activities. You may be interested to know that of our 20,000 alumni. 12,600 are addressable and alumni contacted were 8,286. We received a pledge rate of 35 per cent and an average alumni gift this year was $52.32 At the same time, the Alumni Association of Lakehead University is participating in a Capital Campaign of $250,000 over the next five years. This will be directed toward the purchase of a badly needed new Alumni House and Fellowship Residence. To date $197,495 has been raised toward this initiative. Friends of Lakehead University continue to support the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign through scholarships, the Chancellor Paterson Library and the Music and Visual Arts Centre to name a few. During 1992, over $140,000 was received from this group. Additionally, the University received over $33,500 in bequest funds. Overall, friends of Lakehead University have contributed over $800,000 to the Share Campaign. In their 1993 Charity Facts bulletin, the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy stated that the number of individuals donating to charitable causes has increased as has the total donations claimed by tax filers (1991 statistics). However, education ranks fourth behind religious. welfare and health organizations, in terms of current trends. According to this survey, only 12 per cent of individual donors support education. A rise to this philanthropic area of giving, though, is anticipated. Alumni Services have commenced a "Parents Program" in which the primary emphasis is to provide parents of Lakehead University students an opportunity to purchase library books. Activities for parents and a newsletter is planned for the near future. While many Canadian foundations have changed their focus of interest due to the recession, they generally support areas of applied research in health and welfare and the environment. The fact that there are many more not-for-profit charitable organizations requiring foundation support, makes this sector a somewhat more challenging and long term fund-raising relationship. In 1992, Lakehead received $375,807 from numerous Canadian foundations. Contributions from our Municipal and Regional Government sector in 1992 reached $22,255 in gifts and pledges mainly toward our scholarship program. Closer to our "immediate home', Lakehead University's Board of Governors continues to generate new contributions. As of this April. members have given $380,755. As well. Lakehead Faculty and Staff have continued to support the goals of the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign with the total dollars raised at $206,213. The Development Office persists in bringing awareness to new faculty and staff and those who have not yet participated. While we are pleased with the tremendous progress to date from each and every one of our supporters, much work remains in order to complete our goal. Optimistically, our strong volunteer component of the Share Campaign continues to assist all of us in the necessary tasks involved in acheiving our goal of $19.2 million and making our ·vision· come true. To be more informed about the Campaign or to find out where you would like to target your donation, do not hesitate to call John Russell, Director of External Relations at 3438000, Jo-Anne Silverman, Senior Development Officer at 343-8910 or Rob Zuback, Development Officer, 343-8913. They would be pleased to tell you about the needs, objectives and opportunities available through the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign. 16 AGORA June 1993 �NEWS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS: SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAMS: Lakehead University was quite successful this year with SEED (Summer EmploymenUExperience Development). NORTOP (Northern Training Opportunities Program) and SEP (Summer Experience Programs) grants. The breakdown of applications and acceptances is as follows: SEED: 32 Applications Submitted 21 Approved NORTOP: 46 Applications Submitted 28 Approved SEP: 8 Applications Submitted 8 Approved Q:Why did SunUfe ask for more information when I thought I filled in the claim form completely? A:The most common reason that claims are returned is because people don1 fully complete the dependent section. If your spouse works. you must indicate his/her date of birth and employer information. Your claims must be submitted to SunUfe first, and your spouse must submit to his/her carrier first. Anything not paid can then be submitted to the other's carrier. Claims for children must be submitted under the plan of the parent whose birthday is first in the year. This is why SunUfe needs all of this information. You must complete it for each claim, because SunUfe doesn't know whether you have been married, separated, etc. since your last claim. YOUR JOINT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Designated Representatives: Alternate Representatives: Barber, Lynn Library Bonofiglio, John Comm. Res. Centre Bragnalo, Bill Human Resources Christie, Pam CUEW Corbett. Dave Chemistry Engelage, Fred Powerhouse Gibson, Norma Switchboard Himmelman, Joy Student Services Jamieson, Rob LUSU Keeler, Bill Athletics McIntosh, Fred Library Munro, Ian Campus Dev. (Hskpg) Podd, Jim Campus Development Prevost, Yves Forestry Stucky, Richard Security Walsh. Grant Services 8350 8021 8757 8438 8540 8119 0 8149 8259 8585 8205 8488 8750 8342 8569 8452 Angell, Bob Birston. Ralph Charban. Maureen Christie, Dave Garland, John Hurley, Becky Kerr, Peter Payne, Bob Scalese, Gisella Sebesta. Frank Sutherland, Jessie Thibodeau, Bob Toneguzzi, John Wigmore, Jason Comm. Res. Centre CARIS Visual Arts/Music Finance Athletics Bookstore Campus Dev. Outdoor Rec. Library Library Health Services Powerhouse Security Campus Dev. (Hskpg) Advisor: Marla Peuramaki, Human Resources, If you have any matters you wish brought before this committee, please contact your representative. Note: Workplace inspections will be conducted by members of the Committee commencing in June. 1 · FOR YOUR INFORMATION: C 8671 11·1 11:il-l!i: Back Tips For Sitting Benefits are now on LUCI!! The benefits booklets that were sent out to all employees in January 1991 are now offered on the campus-wide computer network (LUCI) under the "Human Resources· directory. Included are: Group Life Insurance Medicare Supplement Insurance Vision Care Tuition Waiver Employee Assistance Plan 8191 8783 8787 8626 8601 8130 8370 8758 8147 8255 8361 8119 8569 8488 Long Term Disability Dental Plan Voluntary Accident Insurance Self-Funded Leave 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Suppon your lower back v.ith a lumb3r "roll" or roUed up tov.·cl Angle work surface so that you c,n look straight ahead at work rather than bending your neck. Sit as close lo )'OUT work surface as possible to a\'oid leaning forward O\·er your work. Take periodic miru-breaks to suetch and reLu. muscle$. Use proper sitting posture: St.ick shoukiers over hips. keep knees bent an<l fctt slightly raised on CJ fOOlstool or carton. c ,. ,-..om:1W¥.~ If you have any further quesLions, please contact Human Resources at 8334. 11 AGORA June 1993 �FORUM Changing Common Lands By Dr. Robert S. Dilley The first objective of this research program is to continue and extend my work on the enclosure of the common lands in the English county of Cumberland. Common Lands are not (as many today assume) public property. but rather lands owned and managed by several people collectively. The two principal types of common land are common arable fields where farmers grew crops in two or three huge, unfenced fields. each farmer owning a number (sometimes hundreds) of long, narrcm strips of land scattered all over the village lands; and common wastes, open grassland where farmers would graze their sheep and cattle, all mixed up together, and distinguished by brands or other marks. Although the common arable fields had largely disappeared from Cumberland by 1700 (and only one survives now in all of England) the huge common wastes were vital at that time to the local agricultural economy, and accounted for over half the area of the county. Over the next two hundred years. most of this common waste was enclosed. shared out between the co-cmners in proportion to the common rights they had enjoyed (i.e. someone who had been entitled to graze 20 sheep on the waste would get twice the area of a neighbour with entitlement to 10) and fenced or walled off. The first part of the current project is to continue my PH.D. work, investigating why some areas of waste were enclosed much earlier than others, and why the approximately 12 per cent of the county still unenclosed has remained in common. The principal objective of the first period of this threeyear research project is to extend the work already completed in analysing the Cumberland enclosure awards and agreements. So far. 31 endosures in the central part of the county have been intensively studied. In all, 197 awards and agreements for the enclosure of common waste and 37 for the enclosure of common fields survive. Those studied in detail so far include many of the largest, totalling about one-third of the total land for which enclosure records survive. This work involves mapping f1.lery award possible (i.e. for which sufficient spatial information survives) onto 1:25 000 topographic maps - transcribing from contemporary maps where available; interpreting written bounders where not. Details of number of owners and the shares they were allotted will also be recorded. These data will then match those already compiled for the central third of the county. Once the data have been collected and mapped, they will then be subjected to detailed analysis. This involves comparing date of enclosure with a range of physical and socioeconomic factors: including altitude, slope, soil type, agricultural classification, distance from urban areas and the number of owners involved. Results so far strongly indicate that altitude is most effective in explaining date of enclosure: in this mountainous county, the lower lands were enclosed first. Findings from this study will help contribute towards an understanding of how and why enclosure look place in this area. Not everything about the enclosure process is capable of being subjected to this kind of quantitative analysis. There are always social, political and even psychological elements to such decisions. These have already been explored by use of estate correspondence, petitions, manorial court records and other such data to investigate attitudes and perceptions of enclosure at the time. To enable me to pursue this task in the field, I shall be laking a six-month sabbatical leave in England from January 1994. Once this study of enclosure is completed, it will be foflcmed with a logical development and take the history of common lands in Cumberland beyond 1850 into the late 19th and 20th centuries. In this period the emphasis changed from a desire to end common waste as an inefficient use of potential agricultural land to a compelling desire to preserve he waste as a source of recreational activities and as a tourist attraction - for hiking, camping and observation of wildlife. Such a study would combine my long-term interest in common lands with my more recent concentration on recreation and tourism geography. To pursue this, it will be necessary to return to the research area in 1996, to work through a later series of records. As well as government documents it will be necessary to look at the holdings of land-preservation and recreation interest groups. While a good deal has been written about ~ecrea~on and_tourism in the Lake District (some by me), there Is nothing published on the specific role of the common lands. It should make for a very challenging linkage of historical and current geography. Indeed, it is this linkage of more traditional historical geographical analysis with current concerns over rural planning and management that seems to have particularly attracted SSHRC. 18 AGORA Dr. Robert S. Dilley is an Associate Professor at Lakehead University with the Department of Geography. He has long been interested in historical geography and tourism. If there are issues or topics you would like to see covered in Forum, contact Frances Harding, Publications Officer, 343-8193. June 1993 �LAST WRITES Hats off to the GROUNDS CREW! First you grow your own mini fore st and use the consultative method to select the best trees. Each tree adds a new look to the Campus. You move them with the help of the 'diggi.n Dutchman'. The Greening of the Campus project is underway. C I have a secret desire to work outdoors. Andy McFall, Grounds Lead Hand, just smiles and says ·a good Canadian winter would likely cure that.· Okay, Andy, but what about all the fun you guys have in the summer driving around in those neat tractors and lawn cutters, planting flowers and getting tans? When you hear the word 'grounds', images of verdant lawns and welltended flower beds spring to mind, but Andy and his crew of five have more than 75 acres to care for 365 days a year. "You get so frustrated sometimes but you just have to keep at it" says McFall. A biology graduate of LU, Andy has been with Campus Development through many changes since coming aboard in 1976. Anyone who knows Andy, or any of the dedicated grounds crew, knows that they take their jobs seriously. The crew has enjoyed working on the Greening of the Campus, a special project sponsored by Canadian Pacific Forest Products. Each year they provide trees, labour and machines to help the University increase the number of trees on campus. This year, trees were planted in front of the fieldhouse and the Music and Visual Arts Centre. The greening committee meets regularly to look at issues including safety, aesthetics, maintenance and future development of the campus. Here's the list of full-time workers that form the Grounds Department and some views on the best and worst aspects of the job: Richard Inglis - 13 years John Hakela - 12 years Kevin Dunning - 3 years The best: working on beautiful, sunny days. The worst: cutting under trees with spruce budworms hanging from them. Kurt Dahl - 6 years Dave Zelkovich - 6 years Andy McFall - 17 years The best: variety, autonomy and the wonderful characters I get to work with. The worst: blantantvandalism and negative attitudes. 19 AGORA June 1993 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Betty Hygaard at the Information Office at 343-8300 or mail your information to Alumni House. Deadline for the September Agora is August 15, 1993 The Alumni Victorian Tea In the tradition of the Victorian Tea, alumni, staff, faculty and guests are invited to attend an afternoon tea in the garden of Margaret Page's home Canada Day University Closed Monday, 5 LU Pool - Fun Camp for Kids (ages 7-12) starts on Monday, July 5 two-week sessions, Monday to Friday Full and Half Days Available Phone 343-8656 for information. Wednesday, 14 Are you up to the challenge? We are looking for eight (4 men, 4 women) enthusiastic paddlers to participate in the Great Rendezvous Games Challenge at Old Fort William Wednesday, July 14 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm The fun evening includes competition with other corporate teams in historical games, with the special event being the Canoe Race. So work those muscles into shape and contact Denise Bruley al ext. 8372 for further information. 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm RR #17, 254 Riverside Drive THE OUTPOST SUMMER HOURS Saturday, June 26, 1993 (Comer of Riverside Drive and Central Avenue opposite Tee 6 of the Thunder Bay Country Club) Refreshments will be available, with a bake table and a small money collection at the "doot. In the event of rain, the Victorian Tea will move into the Page residence. Contributions of baking are greatly appreciated. Please contact Denise Bruley at 343-8372 to make arrangements for pick up or for further information. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The 1993 Ontario Games for the Physically Disabled will be hosted in Thunder Bay on July 8 • 11 and volunteers are needed. For more information, call Peter Vlltala (Games Coordinator) at 6252349. Sunday, 18 Alumni Mixed Golf Toumamenl (sponsored by Financial Concept Group) Thunder Bay Country Club $40 per person (includes green fees and BBQ steak supper) June 18-27, August 14-Sepl 5 Weekdays Only: 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. June 28-August 13 Mon-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 11 :00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. JULY Thursday, 1 THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS OCTOBER 22-24, 1993 Recapture the Pride ... Remember the Promise at 3lomecomin91Veeientf MARK YOUR CALENDAR Monday through Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Closed on Weekends A GORA The AGORA is produced by the lnfonnation Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated v.tlen material is reproduced oc quoted. Directoc of External Relations: John Russell Co-ordinatoc, lnfonnation and Promotion Services: Katherine Shedden Publications Officer: Frances Harding Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photogaphy: Peter Puna and PR staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski, Nicole Paquin Printing: LUPnntShop Address correspondence to: Edltor/Agora Information Office, Alumni House Lakehead University Oliver"'Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5E1 (807) 343-8300 FAX (807) 343-a192 E-mail: BHYGAARD@alumni.LakeheadU.CA 12:30 p.m. Directions and Meet Your Team 1:00 p.m. Tee Off Time - Shotgun Start Alumni, Staff and Faculty welcome Cash Bar, Prizes Register before July 12 by calling the Alumni Office 343-8155 20 AGORA June 1993 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993-06 Agora Agora Magazine Chancellor Paterson Library Convocation Convocation 1993 Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/25c57e3d6bc398e1c8cdc2b2a266af9f.pdf fc5aaadc5db69f2f95002aee74ec00d0 PDF Text Text (_ i GOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY Mission Accomplished/ Expedition leader Dr. Jim Smithers (right) and Director of Student Placement and Co-operative Education Moe Ktytor (left) celebrate the completion of the Canada Sea-to-Sea Expedition at Mackenzie Rock near Bella Coo/a, B.C. The modern day voyageurs completed their trip on July 22, 1993, - exactly 200 years after Scottish explorer Alexander Mackenzie, with the help of native guides, found an overland route to the Pacific Ocean. Since the summer of 1989, students and faculty from the School of Outdoor Recreation have paddled over 10,000 kilometres in 700-/b canoes in a series of phased trips from Fort McMurray, Alta., to lnuvik, NWT; from Montreal, Que., to Winnipeg, Man.; from Winnipeg to Peace River, Alta.; and finally from Peace River to Bella Coo/a on the coast of British Columbia. '-The expedition was funded by the Government of Canada's Stay in School initiative. Throughout their trip the students brought the stay -in-school message to thousands of young people by means of historical and modem role models, dancing, singing and telling Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada Volume 10, Number 7 September 1993 stories. (Alexander Mackenzie had to return to England mid-way through his travels to gain additional navigation skills.) This summer the Expedition was forced to circumvent an historic portion of the Mackenzie trail in 8. C. as a result of protests by a group of local native bands. Nevertheless, the group was met in Bella Coo/a by four hereditary chiefs and a number of elders who welcomed the young voyageurs. Our students were greeted by Chief Andy Siwallace who said, "You are a welcome sight. You followed in Mackenzie's footsteps from beginning to end, and we are proud of you for doing this. While you are here, you will be living in peace with us.• �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT COU PAPER ON TUITION FEES In late August, the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) released a discussion paper on tuition fees. It called for a fee increase starting in 1994 of close to 45 per cent phased in CNer two years as well as the concept ~f program variable fees. The paper was intended to promote discussion and it has done that. Are the recommendations realistic? That is a good question since the Ontario gCNernment not only dictates our grant level and the number of students funded, but it also controls the level of tuition fees. Grant levels have taken a beating for the last 15 years and the number of unfunded students continues to increase. At Lakehead roughly one out of five of our students are not funded by the government. Currently University students pay tuition fees that represent about 20 per cent of the cost of their education. In the mid '60s tuition represented 25 per cent. It would seem to me that a realistic compromise on tuition would be an increase of $500 (or so) per year phased over two to three years. I do not support the extreme levels of variable program fees suggested in the discussion paper. In the end, the decision will be a political one for David Cooke and the Ontario NOP Cabinet. I believe current NOP party policy calls for zero tuition fee levels! Often we forget the federal government when talking about university funding because our government grants come from Queen's Park. This is wrong because Ontario simply hands out the money that they receive from Ottawa under the Established Programs Funding (EPF). In recent years the federal Conservative government has severely reduced the growth of EPF. Every effort must be made to put post-secondary education issues on the agenda of the next federal government. SPECIAL EVENTS I urge each one of you to participate in the scheduled activities during Special Needs Awareness Days as . outlined in the Campus Calendar section on Page 12 of the Agora. SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS 1) To Susan Trudel on being the first recipient of the Lakehead University Silver Jubilee Scholarship lo Confederation College. 2) To Stephen McBride on his appointment as Chair of the Political Science Department at Simon Fraser University. SAFETY FIRST We have had a good summer and our lost time record is still far better than last year. LU even had a successful Baseball Tournament without an injury. lncidently, congratulations to the winners, the NAPE team. NEW AND RENEW Avila Centre is now officially part of the University campus and an open house will be held soon to introduce the Lakehead University community to this facility. University Development, Information and Alumni Services as well as Residence and the Lakehead University Community Music School (under the direction of the Department of Music) will be relocating effective September 1, 1993. Check out the ·new" University Centre Theatre and as well the renovated floors (basement. fourth, and fifth) of the Library. It has been a busy summer for Campus Development! GOVERNMENT GOINGS ON i) Additional Qualification (AQ) Courses in Education will have their fees dramatically increased this September in concert with the Ontario government policy to phase out funding of these activities over the next four years. ii) Native Studies al Lakehead University will continue in a reorganized form this year because funding was not forthcoming under Ontario's Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy (AETS) program. The Native Studies academic program will be administratively joined with native student services in order to deal with the fiscal cutbacks. ENROLMENT Our target this year is to lake approximately the same number of Year One students as we did in 1992-93. To dale this projection looks accurate but the real test will be Registration Week and the difficulty in finding a parking place on campus. J RESOURCE CENTRE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY The Ontario gCNernment has withdrawn funding for the Resource Centre for Occupational Health and Safety after 15 years of very successful service to Northwestern Ontario employers and employees. This is a significant step backwards in health and safety and one for which the government will ultimately be held accountable. For the present time, a reorganized Resource Centre will continue on a scaled-down basis and will report to Dr. C. Nelson, Director of Research and ) Graduate Studies. This change is being made to allow both the Resource Centre and the Instrumentation Lab to maximize outside income opportunities by working in concert on some initiatives. More on this new arrangement in a future issue of the Agora. In the interim we will continue to press the government to see the ills of their ways. To date we seem to be in a political do- loop (as distinct from a bureaucratic do- loop). NOTICE Wednesday, October 13, 1993, has been declared National Students' Day. It is recognized that students may wish to participate in activities organized by the Student Union on that day. In keeping with the Senate resolution of March 24, 1993, all faculty are asked to refrain from penalizing any student who misses a class or a lab on that day because of participation in specially organized events - Robert G. Rosehart 2 AGORA September 1993 �AROUND CAMPUS INFORMATION, DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI SERVICES MOVE TO AVILA CENTRE - Nape Eagles' team members Larry Clause and Morgan Green collect the Golden Jock Award from Ain Raitsakas at the BBQ following the annual President's Baseball Tournament. As you read this issue of the Agora, the staff in the Department of External Relations is unpacking boxes and setting up shop in one wing of the Avila Centre. How do you get there? If you are walking, take the path that runs beside the Maintenance building near Parking Lot 14 and the Tennis Courts. If you are driving along Bal moral Avenue heading south, turn right onto Tenth Avenue, and right on Reaume Street. If you are driving along Golf Links Road tum off on Central Avenue. Staff telephone and fax numbers remain the same. ***** The Annual Lakehead University Picnic, sponsored by LU Community Council for the families of staff, faculty and students held on Sunday, June 27, attracted a sparse but enthusiastic group of about 50 participants .The event was rained out around 3:30 pm but not before most of the events, such as the balloon toss and the sack race, were held as scheduled. Versa Foods Services supplied the food under the able direction of John Rose and Dan Karam. Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped organize the day especially: Ken and Cheryl Balacko, Michael and Mathew Burke, and Carolann Loree. - Norma Gibson Tournament '93 has come and gone with the NAPE EAGLES edging out last year's champion CELLAR DWELLERS in a 6 to 5 victory to win the much coveted Golden Jock award, portraying excellence in team spirit and good old-fashioned hustle. Congratulations to the winning team and to all the participants comprising the ten teams that made the 1993 President's Tournament the success that it was. It was nice to see Dr. Bob and his cohorts out there running the bases and enjoying the company of the other players. Once again Versa Food Services provided excellent hamburgers, hot sausages, steaks and salads at a fair price, that were enjoyed by all present at the awards presentation in the Faculty Lounge. Perhaps with a few minor changes in the tournament format. we might get an even better response from the University community. Any suggestions can be forwarded to Native Access Program for Engineering (check the 1994 LU directory for their new location). -Sam Spivak A Reminder to all Tournament '93 Participants It has come to my attention that serveral Baseball Bats and Balls borrowed from the Fieldhouse for the University Tournament have not yet been returned. If you are holding on to some of these items and have not yet returned them I would ask that you contact me immediately. Your co-operation will ensure that another successful Baseball Toumament is held again next year. - Sam Spivak ext. 8797. ***** ( Happy Retirement Vil Friends and co-workers including Les Miller (left) and Dave Christie (right) gathered for a party last July to wish Mrs. Vi Shanks a fond farewell. Vi, who worked as an Accounting Assistant in the Finance Office, retired after 24 years of service at LU. She plans to spend her days pursuing other interests including ===== =::......----'-====::..=====-i ;istory, politics, birdwatching and looking after her grandchildren. I AGORA September 1993 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE 1993 DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN SEARCH THE ONLINE CATALOGUE FROM YOUR OFFICE OR HOME? The newly renovated Chancellor Paterson Library will be officially unveiled on Tuesday, September 7, 1993 between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Join us for a special presentation and tour of the Library. You don't have to leave your office or home to find out what is available in the Library. With your computer, modem JOIN US FOR A TOUR OF THE CHANCELLOR and the appropriate telecommunications software, you can search at your convenience!!! Corne to the Information Desk on PATERSON LIBRARY the Main Floor of the Library or call 343-8302 for more informaBeginning September 8, 1993, The Reference and Informa- tion. tion Services Department of The Chancellor Paterson Library will NEW LOCATIONS be offering tours. Register at the Information Desk on the Main As a result of the renovations, a number of offices have Floor or call 343-8302 for more information. been relocated. Here is an update on the new locations: LEARN HOW TO SEARCH THE LIBRARY'S ONLINE CATALOGUE Chief Librarian 5th floor - Ll5004 Northern Studies Resource Centre 5th floor· Ll5007 Bibliographic Processing 5th Floor • Ll5003 Collections Development 5th Floor• Ll5010 Microforms Main Floor - LII003A The Library's Online Catalogue is your key to finding books in The Chancellor Paterson and Education Libraries. Attend an Online Catalogue session to learn how to find the books you are looking for! Sessions will be offered daily beginning September 13, 1993. Register at the Information Desk on the Main Floor or call 343-8302 for more information. CAMPAIGN UPDATE A Gift to Last Planned Giving is quickly becoming a fact of life for many not-for-profit organizations who have a history and a long-term future. In particular, it is becoming popular among Canadian universities. Why? Well, firstly, let's answer the presupposed question: what exactly is a Planned Giving Program? In a nutshell, a ·planned gifr is one that is deferred typically trusts of various kinds, or a simple will in which a bequest. for example, is made to the charitable organization. The term also includes lifetime gifts of property, such as stock, real estate and life insurance. This takes the farm of a charitable gift that benefits not only the donee but the donor, by way of Revenue Canada. Usually the benefit of such a gift is not realized until after the death of the donor. A planned gift allows for a larger donation to an institution than the donor might otherwise be able to provide in his/her lifetime. By now you are probably quite familiar with Lakehead University's 5-year $19.2 million Share our Northern Vision Campaign. It may seem at first that the investment in a gift planning program is somewhat impractical as it does not result in immediate ·returns· i.e. income that could be utilized right away. True, planned gifts are usually cultivated over a longer period of time. A program requires knowledgeable staff, resources and time as well as a number of volunteers who can provide advice (lawyers, insurance agents, chartered accountants) and seminars for interested parties. Lakehead University has been the beneficiary of many such gifts. but only recently has it established a formal Planned Giving Program. We recognize that this essential component of fund raising is part of a comprehensive development program along with others such as an annual giving program (which has also seen cultivation and growth of alumni over a period of years), capital campaigns, and special events. Individuals, such as alumni, retirees, and employees and friends of Lakehead often have a vested interest in their institution. We feel that many donors who support their favourite charity on a regular basis can be encouraged to carry on this tradition of a lasting relationship by a bequest, for example. As you read this you are no doubt wondering how such a program could ever benefit you? The Development Office has compiled a comprehensive brochure called The Will to Share Our Northern Vision in which you can read about Life Insurance, Gifts of Property and Wills as pertains to a planned gift. In addition there is a description , \ I, ! : l \ of bequests, tax benefits to l \I' ,"-. '. donors and endowed gift opportunities. Please telephone 343-8910 for a free copy of this booklet. If any of you are interested in attending seminars on retirement. will and estate planning and other related topics of concern to you please let me know. i I; IF \'\."' i. 1,) - Jo-Anne Silverman, Senior Development Officer 4 AGORA September 1993 ) �FACES MEILAN LIU JUNE O'BRIEN As Meilan Liu begins her work at LU this September as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, she will also be preparing for the oral defense of her PhD thesis on Random Vibration of Shell Structures with Geometrical and Material Nonlinearities. Once she finishes her doctorate she is hoping to dig a little deeper into some of the interesting research areas she has uncovered. Born and raised in Guang Zhou, China, (about 200 miles northwest of Hong Kong), Professor Liu studied for her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Beijing. When she finished in 1984, she worked for two years as an Assistant Engineer at the Guang Zhou Institute of Iron and Steel and then spent three years as a University teacher at Guang Dong Institute of Technology. She first visited Canada as a visiting scholar at the University of Western Ontario in London and, after one year, was accepted into the Doctorate program at the University. All the while her family (husband Dawen who has a Master's degree in Engineering and their five-year old son, Jeff) remained in China and only joined Meilan last August after a long separation. Professor Liu will be teaching two courses this fall: Mechanical Engineering Design 1 and Mechanics of Solids. LENA WHITE London. She has been associated with LU since 1974 when she started working as a Clinical Teacher for the School of Nursing. When the Native Nurses Entry program began in 1989 June was asked to teach two of its courses: Communications for Native Students and Professional Orientation for Native Nursing Students. Since last September, she has been working as Coordinator of the Program on an interim basis. By the time funding for the program had been secured and the job was advertized, June realized she truly enjoyed the job, and applied for the position. In her other life - the one off campus - June likes to read and to garden and she serves on the Board of Directors of Wequedong Lodge. She and her husband have two daughters. HELEN SMITH History and English have been the driving forces in Dr. Helen Smith's academic life. After completing an HBA at Lakehead University, Helen left her home town to do a Bachelor of Education and Master's degree in History at the University of Toronto. She then completed her Master's degree in Education at O.1.S.E. (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) and went on to do a Ph.D. at the same institution. Her dissertation: ·A History of Menstrual Symbolism and its use in the Knowledge Quesr. Hired as an Assistant Professor in the Department of History last September, Helen spent the past year working with Professor Pam Wakewich in delivering the Women's Studies Program - a popular choice judging from the 250 students Helen faced on the first day of the introduction course! She has developed the first Women's History course at LU called ·canadian Women in Historical Perspective· and her goal in the coming months is to develop a course on European Women's History. Lena White has long been interested in teaching Native languages, and over the course of her 17-year career has been instrumental in preparing some of the teaching materials that are now used to train teachers. In 1981 she began teaching at LU with the Native Language Instructor's program. Now that she is Co-ordinator, she will continue to teach some of the courses as well as administer the program, supervise practica, co-ordinate activities, hire faculty, schedule courses and conduct research. Lena, who has a Master's degree from York University in Environmental Studies (Languages and Culture), is familiar with Thunder Bay having spent many summers here. Originally from ,,., Wikwemikong, Manitoulin Island, she is in the process of moving to Thunder Bay from Sudbury. She has two grown sons, Tom and Stanford, who live on Walpole Island in Southern Ontario. - AGORA If familiarity with LU's Native Nurses Entry Program is part of the criteria for the job of Co-ordinator, then June O'Brien is certainly well qualified. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, June is a Registered Nurse who took her RN at McKellar Hospital and then went on to to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing specializing in Education from the University of Western Ontario in 5 September 1993 �APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, PEOPLE SWEDISH RESEARCHERS VISIT LU A four-member team of plant ecologists from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Umea, Sweden, visited Thunder Bay last April. Dr. Olle Zackrisson, Professor and Head of Forest Ecology Department. and his team share similar research interests with Dr. Azim Mallik of LU's Biology Department. In May, 1992, Dr. Mallik visited Dr. Zackrisson's lab at Umea and his field sites in northern Sweden with partial financial support from the Canadian-Swedish Association and The Centre for Northern Studies, Lakehead University. A return visit from the Swedish ecologists this year has certainly increased the collaboration between the two universities. While in Thunder Bay, the visitors were shown Dr. Mallik's research sites in Greenwood Lake Old Growth Forest, the Thunder Bay spacing trial and the adjacent areas of ecological interests. Dr. Willard Carmean and Dr. Reno Pulkki of the School of Forestry accompanied them on the field trips. After completing their visit, the Swedish researchers went for a ~eek-long visit to Newfoundland with Dr. Mallik. During that time. they were shown the various Kalmia-black spruce research sites of Dr. Mallik's which were spread over the island. The Swedish team was alarmed by the extensive spread of Kalmia and its adverse impact on black spruce regeneration in Newfoundland. A similar forest regeneration problem is caused by another understorey species. Empetrum hermaphorditum, in northern Sweden. There is a potential for a long-term transAtlantic research collaboration on tree-shrub interactions in boreal forests between Lakehead and Umea. A joint research proposal will be submitted to the Swedish Academy of Science for funding. - Dr. A. U. Mallik, Assistant Professor, Biology Dr. Murray Lankester of the Biology Department was presented with the "Distinguished Moose Biologist· Award at the 29th Annual North American Moose Conference held at the Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, in May, 1993. Dr. Lankester was recognized for his research contributions to the field of moose health and for services to the Journal Alces. Murray is surrounded by wellwishers and former recipients of the Award. ) I Or. G.H. Sedahmed (in front) from the University of Alexandria, Egypt, visited Lakehead University this summer to work with Dr. I. Nirdosh of the Department of Chemical Engineering. NEW ELECTRODES FOR ELECTRO-CHEMICAL REACTORS I had never heard of Electrochemical engineering until I spent a morning with Dr. I. Nirdosh and Dr. G.H. Sedahmed, a visiting professor from the University of Alexandria in Egypt who was in Thunder Bay this summer. This was Dr. Sedahmed's second visit to LU in three years. Dr. Sedahmed explained that electrochemical engineering is the science which deals with the production of useful products through chemical reactions induced by electricity. Electrochemical techniques are useful in many ways. They are used to control water pollution by removing toxic and precious metals from industrial effluents (the recovered metals making the process cost efficient); to control air pollution by removing toxic gases such as sulphur dioxide from the stack gases; and to combat the problem of corrosion of metal structures that causes enormous losses to industry and society. Scientists in this field are working hard to perfect a viable technology for producing hydrogen from water. Hydrogen is considered the fuel of the future when fossil fuels dry up. Also. it produces only water on ignition and is therefore environmentfriendly. This science, though still in its infant stage, is increasing in popularity and practise. Dr. Sedahmed and Dr. Nirdosh are currently studying the factors affecting the rate of production in the electrochemical industry, and hope to be able to increase the efficiency of the process by modifying the shape and structure of the electrodes used in the process. This will make the process more energy efficient. _ Mark Tilbury ) Mark Tilbury is a 4th year Honours Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Human Resource Management. He was hired on a SEED grant this summer to work for the Department of External Relations as a Communications Assistant. 6 AGORA September 1993 �APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, PEOPLE FACULTY PROMOTIONS At their meeting on May 28, 1993, The Board of Governors of Lakehead University approved the following appointments: To the Rank of Professor: Faculty of Arts and Science Dr. R. Dilley, Department of Geography Dr. J. Forbes, Department of English Dr. D. Morris. Department of Biology/Forestry/CNS Dr. S. R. MacGillivray, Department of English Faculty of Professional Studies Dr. B. Dadgostar, School of Business Administration Dr. M. C. Courtland, School of Education Dr. J. Crossman. School of Physical Education & Athletics To the Rank of Associate Professor: C Faculty of Arts and Science Dr. M. Bombin, Department of Anthropology Dr. C. Southcott, Department of Sociology Dr. G. Carruthers, Department of Music Dr. T. Dunk, Department of Sociology/CNS Dr. B. O'Connor, Department of Psychology Dr. S. Hamilton, Department of Anthropology Dr. W. Jankowski, Department of Economics Dr. X. Li, Department of Mathematical Sciences Faculty of Professional Studies Professor J. de Cangas, School of Nursing Dr. J. O'Meara, School of Education Dr. M. McPherson, School of Physical Education & Athletics Professor E. Diem, School of Nursing To the Rank of Assistant Professor: Faculty of Arts and Science Professor D. Martin, Department of Chemistry Buddy, can you spare a Computer? C David Hare. the Manager of Residence, has put out a request on campus for old IBM/PC compatible computers in any condition. He is planning to set up a computer lab to make it easier for students who live in Residence to work on assignments. So far he's received three computers and is hoping for seven more. The lab will be for assignments only (no games) and will be set up in Bartley Residence. If you can help out, contact David Hare at ext. 8512. AGORA IN MEMORIAM: SEAN CALJOUW The Leaming Assistance Centre staff has fond memories of Sean - of his zest for life, his keen interest in so many topics. his trying to remain "within the speed limit' in his power wheelchair. and his interest in improving the accessibility of the campus for all persons with disabilities. Sean had muscular dystrophy. He died at home on Thursday, August 26, 1993. In the fall of 1990, Sean took part in a presentation to Campus Development. helping them to understand the needs of people with disabilities by describing his typical day on campus. In the summer of 1992, as part of a Ministry Summer Experience program, Sean worked for the Special Needs Office of the Learning Assistance Centre. Through his efforts, the Office produced the Report on Physical Assessibility at Lakehead University. The survey provides information to incoming students and serves as an awareness tool for short and longterm planning. His interests also included the Student Union's Disabled Students' Action Committee. Most recenUy, he joined David Hare, Manager, Residence and Conference Services and Geraldine White, Co-ordinator. Leaming Assistance Centre, on a wheelchair-accessiblitiy audit of the Avila Centre so that problem areas could be identified for future planning. Sean began at Lakehead in Engineering in 1989 and switched to Computer Science in 1991. He will be missed at Lakehead University. INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE During its review of the By-Laws several years ago, the Board of Governors took the lead in resolving that inclusive language would be used in all Board documents and correspondence. Last autumn, the Senate of the University accepted the Lakehead University Strategic Plan, 1992-93 which included a recommendation that the University adopt inclusive language in discourse and publications, specifically that the head of a department or committee be designated as Chair. In the recently concluded negotiations, the Lakehead University Faculty Association and the Board of Governors agreed to a contractual language change of Chairman to Chair. All academic and administrative departments have been requested to review forms and publications, and make the amendment to Chair when the next printing occurs. In principle, the conversion to inclusive language is now complete across all areas of the University. I am requesting your cooperation in implementing this commitment. - R. G. Rosehart September 1993 �RESEARCH NEWS TOP TIPS FOR GETTING GRANTS 5. Be succinct. More is not better. Dr. Muzio estimates his committee members read an average of 100 pages of application material each day from October to February in preparation for NSERC's February adjudication. By and large, grant application reviewers state that research submissions are of high quality. However, they point to several recurring problems that cause reviewer frustration and frequently result in applicants receiving less funding than requested or being rejected. 6. Avoid ambiguities. Fuzzy objectives are easy to spot, says Dr. Muzio. If objectives, which become the basis for assessing the progress of a project, are too vague or general, the reviewers will have no way of accurately assessing progress. They may choose not to support a project on which they cannot monitor progress. Moreover, says Steve Calvert, professor of oceanography at the University of British Columbia and NSERC group chair, reviewers should not have to second guess the intent of a research proposal. 'They'll guess wrong as often as they guess right.' Here's what the experts consider their top 10 tips for good grantsmanship. 7. Package the application material well. It is absolutely vital to format the application to be easy to read. Choose a dark, clear typeface and use headings to show the logical progression through the application. Have reasonable margins and break up the text into paragraphs. ·11 is an illusion to think that all white space must be filled," Dr. Muzio points out. "Remember that humans will be reading the material.' 1. Read the application form and take it seriously. "Do what the application form asks you to do and in that order," counsels Jon Muzio, University of Victoria computer science professor and NSERC group chair. "Committee members who have to spend substantial time sorting out an application tend to get annoyed and suspicious.· Lewis Slotin, director of programs at the Medical Research Council. recalls one applicant who sent a video tape with his application. ·11 (the video) was not well done and contained nothing that made it a useful addition to the standard application. The reviewers simply thought the applicant was using it (the video tape) as a way around the page limit.' 8. Be honest. Use the application to explain any interruptions or delays in the research progress. be they medical or maternity. Dr. Calvert recalls a case one of his committees reviewed in the 1993 adjudication. 'The committee adjusted the grant in favour of the applicant even though ill health had delayed the researcher's progress.' 2. Pay attention to the granting objectives and criteria. Agencies that fund Canadian historical research won't take a second look at your whale biorhythms project. 3. Write clearly. Long sentences, complex phraseology and jargon do not reflect scholarship. Indeed, Dr. Muzio says he has seen some applicants penalized for their lack of ability to communicate clearly. 9. Have your application critically reviewed by colleagues. This recommendation is especially important for new researchers and first-time applicants. 'Capitalize on the experience of your colleagues," suggests Dr. Slotin. He notes that the four Canadian medical schools which have established formal, pre-submission reviews of grant applications have higher success rates than those without in-house reviews. 4. Don't trust your computer spell checker. Use a dictionary. Barb Davies, a professor at the University of Ottawa's school of nursing, recalls reviewing one application in which the word 'lung' was misspelled as 'lunch' several times. "You can imagine what the review committee did with that application," she says. Adds Dr. Slatin, "If you can't get the spelling right. how are you going to get the research right?' 10. Spend time on the application. Dr. Muzio, a longtime NSERC reviewer, maintains that reviewers can tell when an application has been pulled together hurriedly at last minute. And, according to University of Calgary zoology professor Ellie Prepas, poorly prepared applications are often turned down. Above all, don't get discouraged. 'Make the strongest case you can,· says SSHRC's Ms Lee, •and keep trying.· 8 AGORA September 1993 �RESEARCH NEWS IMPORTANT FALL RESEARCH DEADLINES TO REMEMBER With fall in sight, many researchers will soon be preparing their grant applications. Forms and guidebooks can be obtained by contacting the Research Office. To facilitate processing of applications this year, the Research Office is requesting that LU researchers attempt to meet the internal deadline dates (IDD) for external NSERC and SSHRC applications only. NSERC DEADLINES INTERNAL EXTERNAL September 15 October 1 - Major Equipment ($150,001 to $325,000) and installations {more than $325,000) - All Infrastructure October 1 October 15 - First-time applicants for research grants - Applicants also applying to or already supported by MRC and SSHRC October 15 November 1 - Research grants except those to be submitted by October 15 - Equipment Grants {$7,001 to $150,000) - Conference Grants C SSHRC DEADLINES INTERNAL EXTERNAL October 1 October 15 - Research Grants - Strategic Grants LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE DEADLINES C September 15 - Conference Travel {SSHRC/NSERC) - Research Travel {NSERC) September 30 - Infrastructure Fund {SSHRC/NSERC) - Research Development Fund - New Initiative Fund October 12 - Research Projects {SSHRC/NSERC) - Visiting Scholar (SSHRC/NSERC) All new applicants are encouraged to meet with Anne Klymenko. Research Officer. prior to writing any grant applications. The Research Office can provide a multitude of resources to facilitate the grant writing process. 9 AGORA September 1993 �FORUM ·assist the client in applying the system to their business. Referrals to professional accounting firms may occur where certain factors would indicate the need for more detailed accounting assistance. SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANTS DEMONSTRATE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT When provincial funding for the Lakehead University Small Business Consulting Service was cancelled this year, LU business students decided to go it alone and take responsiblitity for a summertime operation that provided two full-time and 12 part-time positions for LU students. J) Q. Whal has been the single biggest concern that entrepreneurs have brought to you? A. This summer, how to present a business plan lo potential investors or creditors in a professional manner has been a large part of our business. Markel research is another major need expressed by clients. Often basic information is in the hands of the entrepreneur and we provide additional research to fill in the gaps. David Heald has a BA in Psychology and a Diploma in Industrial Relations and assists individuals with developmental handicaps find community-based employment. The Small Business Consulting Service will continue to operate throughout the school year. For information contact Mike Mannisto at 343-8660 or Fax 343-8443. David Heald interviewed Manager Michael Mannisto (back) and Consultant James Undsay (front), two fourth-year Commerce students who worked full-time for the Service, at their office on campus at the School of Business Administration LAKEHEAD ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION GROUP Despite these times of economic austerity, there are bright spots that point to a future in which we will have risen to the current challenges and created a better tomorrow. One such bright spot is the agreement that was reached between Q. What types of businesses have sought help from Lakehead University and the Lakehead Environmental Action your service? Group. The signing of the agreement last spring marked the A. The largest segment of our business this summer culmination of a six-month 'discovery' period in which the has been from the tourism industry. Other areas include environmental coalition, with the support of Lakehead's municipal, government. and educational institutions; non-profit Department of Research and Graduate Studies, established agencies; research groups; and retail outlets. itself as a credible organization for the development and implementation of a Green Plan for Thunder Bay. Q. Can you provide assistance with market research? As a result of several grants that it has succeeded in A. Our service can provide two areas of assistance attracting, the Lakehead Environmental Action Group has a with respect to market research. We will provide a clientadministered model of market research. This process involves mandate to develop a Community Action Plan (Green Plan) for Thunder Bay, plus Action Plans that will relate to specific areas a consultation with our client which results in a "how to' lesson such as energy and water conservation, waste reduction and for those who want to conduct their own research. Levels of green space (i.e. biodiversity) enhancement. assistance can be negotiated to include more or less help The group's mandate involves the development of depending upon the client's needs. baseline data about energy use. water use, waste generation, We also offer process consulting which is client-centred and ecological biodiversity in Thunder Bay. Several members and includes the client in the development of the survey. Our of the university community, including Dr. Ken Deacon service then administers the survey and analyzes the data. (Biology), Prof. Mary Ellen MacCallum (Geography), Dr. Connie Nelson (Research and Graduate Studies), Dr. Martin Q. How much money would a new business seeking Oosterveld (Engineering), and Dr. Urned Panu (Engineering) your assistance have to spend for your services? are involved in research and planning. This represents a A. We offer a free consultation service where a unique opportunity for the University to interact with the larger complete evaluation of the client's needs is prepared. We will community of Thunder Bay, demonstrating its expertise and then submit a proposal identifying specific actions to be taken contribution to community life. by our service. Both the client's role and our 'role along with Later stages will involve direct participation by a wide time and cost projections are included. The client can then range of citizens in implementing the plan. The Lakehead negotiate for more or less of the actions we have proposed to Environmental Action Group will be developing projects achieve a greater or lesser cost. through the fall. For more information. call Hu Macdonald at Q. Can you help with accounting system development? 346-7723, or drop in to see him in Black Shack 102. A. We will normally set up an accounting system and O r Prof. Mary Ellen Maccallum The following is an excerpt from an article slated for the Nor'Wester Magazine. 1 AGORA September 1993 _J �NEWS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES Staff Fund Just a reminder that our Staff Fund sends flowers or fruit baskets to help cheer up participating employees who are sick, and flowers (or donations to a favourite charity) in cases of bereavement. $1.00 per month is deducted from participating employees. If you would like to join, just call Human Resources at ext. 8334. Also, remember to notify us if you know of someone who is sick or has had a death in the immediate family. You are our connection to the University community! New Employees September is the start of another busy school year, and many departments will be hiring part-time employees. To ensure that employees are paid prompUy, a Staff Information Form must be property completed by the hiring department and forwarded to Human Resources. All new employees are required to sign-on in Human Resources. Until both processes are completed, employDid You Know that the audio and video cassette library in ees will not be paid. Ifyou have any questions about the procedure, Human Resources is being well used by staff. Drop in and see what please contact Human Resources·at ext. 8334. cassettes are available! OFFICE COMFORT: SIMPLE SOLUTIONS My friend and co-worker, Barb, complained to me last year that the 'ergonomic chair' which she had purchased for her office at a princely sum of $425, did not seem to be very comfortable. (I hasten to note that this was in my "former life' as a Ministry civil servant - we did have money in those not-so-long-ago days for office furnishings.) On examination of the suspect chair, it was quickly noted that it had a major manufacturing defect which forced Barb's upper torso neaUy forward. C Not only that, the chair, with all its dials and levers, had never been property adjusted to Barb's frame. The seat pan was tilted far back - no doubt, to prevent her being forced off the chair by the defective back rest. The seat was so high that her legs dangled, though it did allow her to get a firm leg lock on the pedestal to prevent her always imminent ejection from the chair. In retrospect, I suppose the chair was adjusted to Barb's circumstances, but certainly not to her advantage.That problem, and other ·real life" situations have taught me a few things about comfort in the office: 1. Expensive does not necessarily mean effective. 2. 'Ergonomic' products, like 'cholesterol free' ones. are to be approached with some degree of skepticism. 3. Because it's adjustable doesn't mean it will be adjusted. 4. Never underestimate individual tolerance for discomfort. (Because you don't hear a complaint doesn't mean that there isn't a reason for one.) I now use those four principles to guide me when I hear concerns voiced about office comfort particularly at computer work stations. They form the basis for some simple solutions. NEXT MONTH: Office Comfort: Simple Solutions - Making Adjustments What is Nepotism? Benefits Update Human Resources has recenUy received inquiries regarding nepotism. The University Policy on Employment Practices states that "In no instance should relations be employed in the same department in the relative positions ofemployee and supervisor'. As we reported last month, you can now read about your benefits on LUCI. Under the 'Human Resources· directory are listings for benefits for each employee union or group. The individual benefit files are the same as the coloured pages you received in your benefits folder. The most updated version will always appear on LUCI. If you have any questions, contact Human Resources at ext. 8334. Tuition Waiver Quote of the Month All full-time employees taking advantage of free tuition must complete a Tuition Waiver form. These forms are available from the Finance Office (Accounts). Tuition Waiver forms should be taken directly to Accounts during the registration process. Of all the things you wear. your expression is the most important. 11 AGORA September 1993 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity In the Campus Calendar, please call Betty Hygaard at the lnfonnation Office at 343-8300 or mail your infonnation to Avila Centre. Deadline for the October Agora is September 10, 1993. SEPTEMBER Monday, 13 Open House LU Instrumentation Laboratory at UC0001 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm There will be presentations by University researchers following Opening Remarks by Dr. Rosehart at 9:30 a.m. All Students, Graduate Students, Faculty and Staff are Welcome. Refreshments will be served. For further information contact Allan MacKenzie at x 8294 or the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Monday, 13 Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting Little Dining Room 7:30 pm Thursday, 16 Annual Meeting of the LU Board of Governors 4:00 pm Senate Chambers Friday, 17 LU Board of Governors Meeting 12:30 pm Senate Chambers Sunday, 19 Terry Fox Run 10:00 am to 2:00 pm St. Ignatius High School This year's run is dedicated to the late Frank Schaller, a graduate of LU, who passed away on Feb. 19, 1993, as a result of a malignant brain tumor. Pledge forms can be picked up at the Canadian Cancer Society, 845 May St. N., 623-3544 Monday, 27 Senate Meeting 9:30 am Senate Chambers AGORA Second Annual Tuesday,28 Dept. of English Lecture Series: 'Rorty Resartus: A Post-Modern Clothes Philosophy' - Lecture by Dr. 0. Rabb, 7:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge. Coffee and Refreshments will be served. CORNWALL CONCERT SERIES September 21, Dinos Constantinides, violin: Joy Fahrenbruck, piano October 5, Monica Whicher, soprano: Heather Morrison, piano All concerts are held at the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, Music and Visual Arts Centre at 12:30 pm. Single tickets for all concerts are $7.00 (regular) and $5.00 (students/seniors). REDRESSING THE IMBALANCE: HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES IN RURALAND NORTHERN COMMUNITIES October 21-24, 1993 Lakehead University For Information contact Jean Engholm 343-2134 Recapture the Pride ... Remember the Promise at Jfomecoming 1Yeekena OCTOBER 22-24, 1993 For Information call 343-8155 John Zanatta Alumni Basketball Games October 16 Women: 6:30 p.m. Men: 8:30 p.m. LU Thunderdome SPECIAL NEEDS AWARENESS DAYS J Sept. 27, The Agency Fair Sept. 28, Access Day: An opportunity for students and faculty to experience a disability and the barriers that persons encounter on our campus. Wheelchairs and dark glasses will be available. Sept. 29: Wrap Up Breakfast: To conclude there will be a buffet breakfast with guest speakers. Everyone is invited to attend. Please RSVP by Sept. 7 to Terry Robinson or Krista Ditchfield at 343.:S259 or fax 343-8598 A GORA The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff. local government. media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.10 No.7 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a report from the President, announces the movement of the Alumni Office to the Avila, and updates from around campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993-09 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Avila Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/fd254aea62bec208cf92fc7cc432bb1b.pdf e1ec5cfdffe072f2208e7ccf74f03427 PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada GOR When I told a friend I was on my way to interview a theoretical physicist, he quipped "why don' t you interview a real physicist?" I soon found out that Dr. V.V. Paranjape is most certainly a real, live, flesh and blood person who is respected around the world for his research in theoretical solid state physics. This fall Lakehead University acknowledged his achievements by awarding him the Distinguished Researcher Award. Dr. Paranjape speaks highly of the Deparanent of Physics and when asked who influences him most these days, he says without hesitation: "my colleagues". Over the years, Dr. Paranjape has garnered the praise of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the organization that has funded Dr. Paranjape's research each year for the past 28 years! C Vol.11, Number 1 January 1994 Victor Smith DISTINGUISHED INSTRUCTOR 1993 ffl a . .continued on page 14 V. V. Paranjape DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER 1993 Vic Smith is a deliberate-speaking Scot who can consume a dozen perogies while holding his listeners at captive attention. He is a careful storyteller -- not surprising since he's also an historian. Professor Vic Smith's arrival at Lakehead University more than twenty years ago follows a quirky path that includes Scotland, Canada,and the United States. On the surface it seems to be the story of a lad destined to be a teacher while fulfilling his father's wish that he be anything as long as he didn ·t get his hands 'derrrty'. The historian argues that his hiring might have been attributed to a pack of Rothman 's cigarettes rather than his academic credentials. Victor Chalmers Smith always wanted to be a high school teacher. Born in Dundee, he headed off to St. Andrew's. the oldest University in Scotland (opened in 1413), and did a joint honors degree in English and History. In his final year, a friend made rude references to chalk-holding lectures he would be forced to endure ifhe went to the College of Education. Wanting ...continued on page 6 �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT COLD WEATHER AND WATER DON'T MIX! To most of you, the stories of broken pipes and water damage suffered by the University over the holiday break is old news. A great deal of effort went into the clean-up, and disruptions are being minimized as much as possible. Some of the incidents were preventable and, unfortunately, others Dr. Robert Rosehart were not. For example, in the Residence. it would appear that President the unwise placement of a water line parallel to a cold air Lakehead University intake by the architects 25 years ago finally caught up to us because of the record cold temperatures. In other situations, a combination of factors, including air infiltration via poor Welcome to 1994 and the challenging climate of fitting windows and doors, wind directions, restricted air Nonhwestem Ontario. circulation, poor insulation standards, and the fact that most of our energy management programs have been retrofitted to existing buildings, all have contributed. Fortunately, most of our direct and indirectcosts for damage to University property GOVERNMENT RELATIONS will be covered by our insurance policies, but this is little consolation when these things happen. The expected announcement prior lo Christmas of tuition fee levels for next year did not come. Current guesses I would like to think that perhaps the cold weather is over, from our Ministry speculate the end of January, but I suspect it but perhaps not. In this regard, I would ask for your help to try may be later as the issues become increasingly complicated. and minimize these incidents in the future. My suggestions Fee levels are one of two significant income factors for a university, the other being the operating grant level. The would include: operating grant level for next year may now be influenced by Particularly during off hours, if you notice an area the new federal government's action on transfer payments. that is abnormally cold, please notify Security who will pass Complicating the decision-making of the Ontario government appears to be considerable public pressure against fee in- the word on to Campus Development; creases. the desire for the government lo, in one way or another, Be aware of air infiltration around doors and winencourage the universities lo take more students, and very dows; strong policy statements from the Ontario Liberals to the effect that no tuition increases should be allowed unlil "value for Keep heat register areas free of blockages (books, money" auditing is done on the universities. paper piles, etc.) in order to have maximum air circulation in I would summarize by saying that little is resolved, but smaller rooms; the dialogue continues. We do not finalize our 1994/95 budget until the end of April and I suspect by then, it will all get sorted out. Talk lo your house insurance agent to make sure that your "occupant's" policy covers your personal property in your office. This costs very little, but is often overlooked. Minister Dave Cooke has released his response lo the Recommendations of the Task Force on University Accountability. In general, I would say that he has taken a progressive position which. for the most part, goes along with reinforcing the actions of the universities themselves to be the primary instruments ofaccountability subject, perhaps, to some provincial driven process or protocols. The Minister has reserved judgement on one of the most controversial aspects of the Report, the creation of an external "monitoring" body for the universities. I feel that this would be just another expensive government agency whose function could equally be perfonncd by an " undergraduate·• version of the self-regulated system the Ontario universities operate for graduate studies via the Ontario Council of Graduate Studies (O.C.G.S.) If any reader has additional suggestions, l would be pleased lo hear them. FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING If you have been following the local political scene, you will have noticed much focus on various projects attempting to seek funding from the new Federal Government's Infrastructure Program. You may be interested to know lhal universities are to be eligible for the Program, and we are actively working to identify projects that would qualify under the infrastructure renewal category. Rumours are starting to gel louder about a possible provincial election in 1994! 2 AGORA January 1994 ) �PH.D. PROGRAM AT LAKEHEAD! Until recently. the smaller. newer universities in Ontario were not allowed to develop graduate programs at the doctoral le~el.. This re~triction has now been lifted to some degree, and Wilfrid Launer and Trent Universities have now received permission to operate a Ph.D Program. In terms of the academic evolution and the finn identification of Lakehead University as a comprehensive university. it is important that we also embark on this course. A few months ago, after a Jot of hard work over several years, the Psychology Department at Lakehcad University has submitted to the O.C.G.S. a "Standard Appraisal" document for a Ph.D Program in Clinical Psychology ~t Lake head University. During the next few months, three outside reviewers will visit the Department as part of the review process. In total, the two levels of regulatory review will take a further two to three years before a student would be admitted but the ste ps that have been taken to date are important: Approximately 20% of all graduate students at Lakehead University are currently enroled in the Master's Program in Psychology. The Department of Psychology should be proud of what has been accomplished to date, and they need all of our support during the coming review processes. This initiative is particularly important when I lookahead to the implementation of the major formula funding review that has just s tarted in this province. ?f na~ral gas. Both systems independently are fairly energy meffic1ent. Co-generation is simply the tenn used to describe a system where both electricity and steam are generated in the same system. For Lakehead University, this would mean that ~e would reduce our dependency on Thunder Bay Hydro and, ~ fact, ~enerat~ a portion of our base load of electricity. This 1s a maJor proJect which would be funded from the annual ~avings ~sing bank fmanced funds. Pay-back period, including interest, 1s of the orderoffive to six years, and the annual saving generated after that period of time that could be used for other university priorities is of the orderof$600,000/year. The initial capital cost is approximately $2.5 million. This project has be_en considered in detail by the Campus Development Committee of the Board of Governors and will be going to the Board of Governors for consideration at their February/94 meeting. Brock University and the University of Windsor have recently decided to install similar equipment. SAFETY FIRST A new year and a new start - remember - THINK SAFETY. Campus Notes Education Student Killed in Motor Accident Referred to by one of her instructors as "one of the finest education students on campus", the School of Education has lost a promising young teacher in a traffic accident. Lisa Belle, a Hillcrest graduate from Thunder Bay, in 3rd year Concurrent Education. was killed on Lakeshore Drive, December 29. 1993. CHEATING, THE COURT, AND THE CODE! Although it is difficult to quantify, I feel that there are increasing incidents of academic cheating coming to the surface. This is consistent with trends throughout North American universities. At Lakehead University, we have taken tough stands where, in fact. we can prove to the satisfaction of the processes outlined in the Code of Student Conduct and Discipline. that an offence did occur. Welcome home, Dr. Rob. LU's Rhodes Scholar. Rob Foster, and wife Lana Bresele (MSc '89) are back in Thunder Bay having worked four years between Oxford and Africa getting scientifically friendly with dung beetles. Dissertation and defence complete, Foster has applied for a post-doctoral fellowship from NSERC and will write and submit articles while waiting to hear if his proposal was successful. . . ~ his past year. a very complex case developed where a Jud1c1al challenge was launched with respect to serious sanc~ions imposed under the Code. In December, a panel of three J~dges ~card the case and upheld the University's decision. I view this as a landmark decision in tenns of our ability to deal seriously with such cases internally. Some Wins Some Losses In this regard. I would encourage all facu lty to become familiar with the Code of Student Conduct and Discipline and refer to it. when appropriate, to deal with academic dishonesty. The Nor' Westcr Wrestling and Basketball Teams were busy January 7 & 8. The Annual Gord Garvie Wrestling tournament was won by Superior Wisconsin with the LU matmen capturing second place. Coach Francis Clayton says the wrestlers did well and will be working hard to prepare for the meet at Manitoba on January 29. The Lady Nor'Westers split their games with Waterloo winning 58 - 56 on January 7 and getting trounced 6242 on January 8. The men were able to get past the Warriors in both games, but not without a battle. CO-GENERATION - During the past year. Lakehead University has undertaken a major s tudy looking at the possibility of installing a cogeneration system. Currently, we have two prime energy systems that are unrelated. We purchase electricity from Thunder Bay Hydro and we heat most of our buildings from steam generated in the power plant boilers from the combustion 3 AGORA January 1994 �FACES NOVA LAWSON DONNA CHABBERT Donna Chabbert provides a friendly, although determined presence within the smalJ Native Access Program for Engineering (N.A.P.E.) as Program Assistant. She enjoys the challenge and diversity of the position which provides a "fantastic opportunity for growth both career-wise and personally." Raised in Sioux Lookout, Donnamoved to Thunder Bay and obtained a diploma from Confederation College in Business and Commerce and a diploma in Animal Care Aid. In accordance with her diverse nature, she has worked as a legal assistant, an aid in a veterinary office, and has spent five years with a tribal council. Donna now balances her hectic days with cross-country skiing, a favorite movie, or reading. This lover of nature shares, with her housemates, four dogs and two cats, including her own "stray" which she considers to be a "miniature golden lab". Donna, for the past two years, has been a volunteer for the Big Sisters Organization and is "Sister" to a ten-year-old from Gull Bay. Nova Lawson is a dynamic addition to the department of Native Studies and Support Services. As secretary, she has quickJy learned the divergent needs of her position. In many ways she runs the department. In addition to her numerous duties, , s he is involved in the '----==-=-== -=..::::..:...:::.::.:~.::::.J Rockefeller Native Philosophy Project and has recently made major contributions to the Aboriginal Education and Training Proposal. In her terms, her position is not a job, it is a way of life. Nova is "a firm believer in continuing education and is committed to personal growth." Beginning in the new year she will also take on the role of university student and intends to eventually graduate from law school. She also loves to travel, to attend seminars and she reads extensively for self-improvement. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Nova moved to Thunder Bay after spending time in British Columbia. She graduated from secretarial school in Alberta, and from Business Marketing at Confederation College. Nova recently owned and operated the restaurant Plaza Nova in Thunder Bay and she thanks the Native community of Thunder Bay and surrounding area for its support of this endeavor. When she does have spare time, Nova likes to golf, skate with her nine-year-old nephew, swim, weight train, and attend powwows. JANLI GONG Old growth forest conservation and the impact of herbicides are the two most important issues facing people in Northwestern Ontario says Dr. Janli Gong. Dr. Gong is a research scientist with the Institute of Botany from the Chinese Academy of Science. He comes toLakehead University on a one-year post-doctoral research fellowship funded by NODA. Dr. Gong, who did his PhD thesis in Scotland on the ecology of native woodland, will continue working with Dr. A.U. Mallik in the Department of Biology until mid-June 1994. 1 T~orold Tronrud, Adjunct Professor with the Department of History and curator and archivist at the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society has published Guardians of Progress Boosters &Boo~terism in Thunctpr Bay. 1870-1914. The book is a study of the ideas and techniques of those energetic and often colorful boosters -- land developers, speculators, real estate promoters pioneers, journalists and merchants -- who, between 1870 ani 1914 , made it their business to transform two small settlements on the shores of ~ke Superior (Fo~ William and Port Arthur) into a ~anad1an version of Chicago. Ultimately they failed, but, in trying, they left an indelible mark on the character of the community they helped to create, the city of Thunder Bay. 4 AGORA January 1994 �FORUM The conference was divided into eight plenary sessions over the two days and covered a number of subjects: chief among them from an academic perspective is the special nature of the electronic media and how they affect the preservation of core academic values, especially those associated with the vetting of publications and with the protection of intellectual propeny. It became clear that the shape of electronic scholarly journals is still emergent and developing; indeed there could not really be said to be a consensus on exactly what an electronic journal is. Some viewed electronic journals as a means of facilitating collective, collaborative work, so that, for example. a scholar would send out a draft or some preliminary version of his work and this version would then be added to, commented on, etc .. by otherscholars on some sortofon-going basis, so that the final product, whenever that occurs and however it is defined and designated, would be the product of so many hands that it would be very difficult to isolate and Dr. J.M. Richardson was Lakehead University's delegate to the lntemational Conference on Refereed Electronic Journals, held in Winnipeg last October. The proceedings of the conference were supposed to be made available electronically via anonymous File Transfer Protocol (FTP), together with a series ofannotations and comments by the organizers. At press time the proceedings had still not become accessible; hence, the following comments are based 011 Dr. Richardson's notes and memory. Quotes are taken from the Preface to the conference abstracts. Shaping the Electronic Journal for Scholarly Purposes by Dr. J.M. Richardson, Chair, Department of English The International Conference on Refereed Electronic ".. .Internet gives scholars a unique Journals was intended from the time of its inception to serve as a "springboard for the formation of a consortium of univer- opportunity actually to shape how resities, colleges and learned societies to promote and develop search gets published, rather than to the Internet for research publication... [to be] a new cooperacontinue in our current practice of givtive initiative by academics and for academics to help shape the development of the Internet for scholarly purposes." It was ing our newly acquired and hard-won hoped that through this conference scholars could come to knowledge to commercial publishers recognize "both the potential of the Internet and their respon- and then buying it back at ever-escalatsibility to take an organized and active role in developing the use of the Internet for research publication." It is no doubt ing costs to the library... " because of the broad and ambitious nature of these aims that delegates to the conference represented a wide range of evaluate the contribution of any one individual. The problems interests: academic disciplines of all sorts were in evidence, as presented by multiple authorship to bodies such as Promotion, were librarians, lawyers, publishers, and commercial com- Tenure and Renewal commi1tees would get more acute than puter interests. Two things were stressed repeated] y: l) that the they now are. Moreover, the concepts of intellectual property, Internet gives scholars a unique opportunity actually to shape the integrity of the text, and copyright would become nearly how research gets published. rather than to continue in our meaningless. In the many electronic fonns for distributing current practice of giving our newly acquired and hard-won papers currently in use (e-mail, ftp, Gopher), we can see the knowledge to commercial publishers and then buying it back special efficiencies of the media; namely. speed of distribuat ever-escalating costs to the library (see John Franks, "The tion, ease of storage, and the elimination of many of the usual Impact of Electronic Publication on Scholarly Journals," middlemen. The main thing missing, oral least feared by many Notices of the American Mathematical Society. 40.9 (Nov., to be missing, is the peer review process; indeed it is usually 1993). 1201; and 2) that if the academic community fails to assumed that papers that first appear in these formats will seize the initiative, the Internet will be developed by govern- eventually appear in print and so gain academic credibility. mental and commercial enterprises, thus relegating the needs However, it should be stressed " there now exist electronic ofscholars to the back seat. Although the conference dealt with journals, edited and fully refereed, and available to scholars matters that are transnational in their import and implications, electronically without cost." The costs of running such the organizing committee felt that mounting the conference in journals are usually borne by the editor' s institution or Winnipeg would help ensure that Canadian scholars "get in on research grant. S1evan Hamad, the publisher of one such journal (PSYCOLOQUY), indicated that one problem was to the ground floor" of new developments. AGORA 5 ...continued on page 6 January 1994 �FORUM Distinguished Instructor (continued) Electronic Journal (continued) convince the academic community that proper vetting really does go on. Another speaker indicated that there are currently some 8-10,000 discussion groups on the Internet, plus about 700 newsletters and/or journals many of them not refereed and many of them short-lived; this speaker suggested that there are now about two dozen serious refereed journals available electronically. The main reason offered for the apparent slowness in developing more suchjournals,apart from certain technical problems associated with graphics and sound and the like, was the existing social environment of scholarship, an environment characterized by institutional conservatism. This takes two main fonns: 1) scholars, naturally concerned with career development, prefer to publish with established journals that "count" in their field; and 2) most scholars today seem to wish to preserve old work habits as much as possible, particularly reading documents in hard copy--many speakers suggested that electronic journals simply postpone print by delegating the printing task to the reader. However, most speakers felt that in time, given diligent work and appropriate proselytizing, the resistance to electronic publication would diminish. The final session dealt with the possibility of fonning a consortium of universities and learned societies to cooperate in promoting high academic standards in electronic publication and to legitimate such publication in the academic community at large. In many ways this was the least satisfying aspect of the conference, because it lacked specificity. Many delegates posed the following question: "I was sent here by my university. Whal am I supposed to tell my Dean?": what such a consortium would look like, who would be involved, what exactly would be done, why it would have to be done as a consortium, what commitment (financial orotherwise) would be expected of its member institutions -- none of these questions was really tackled in any detail. Needless to say, the responses here were fairly mixed, and the organizing committee seems content at the moment to ask delegates to seek, and communicate to them. little more than an expression of ongoing interest in the whole matter from the various institutions. It seems fairly evident that electronic publication in one form or another is going to assume a larger role in the dissemination of academic knowledge in the foreseeable future. so it strikes me that it would not be out of line for Lakchead University to let the organizing committee know that we are interested in keeping tabs on developments in the field and in examining any plans for a consortium that might develop. I have, in electronic format, the abstracts for the various papers and a lengthy directory of electronic journals, compiled by one Dr. Strangelove,and would be happy to pass them on to anyone interested in receiving them. -- J.M. Richardson, Department of English. Lakehcad University, Thunder Bay, Ont. P7B 5El. jrichard@cs_acad_lan.lakeheadu.ca Is there a topic you think should be covered in the Agora? If so, contact the Information Office at 343-8193 AGORA to be a teacher, but not being keen on the "training" aspect, ) 9 Smith began to consider another piece of advice - travel and do another degree. Thinking what on earth would anybody want with another degree, he accepted an offer from the University of Wcs tern Ontario, packed his ice axe and headed for Canada. The Master's in American History proceeded well in London under his mentor, Professor Overton, who also persuaded him to continue his studies after graduation. At Duke University in North Carolina. Smith's doctoral studies took him further into the books and archives. particularly on railway development. With only his dissertation to complete, love and the lure of a paying job encouraged him to apply for the teaching position at Lakehead. The memorable interview with Dodd, Raffo, and Miller took place in 1970 in Washington at the annual meeting of American Historians. Dr. Tom Miller remembers it well. "It was a bad year for jobs. We got hundreds of offers when we put out Ille word we needed an historian of America. We interviewed from dawn to dark until they all looked alike." What about Vic Smith and the Rothman's? With a hearty laugh, Miller concluded, "he was the ideal candidate: a heavy smoker, a scholar of American history from Western and Duke - and originally from Ille British Isles!" His life in Thunder Bay was a bit like a rocky Scottish path. Shortly after his marriage to Sal in 1967 she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and died three years ago. ""\ Their Jong battle with the disease also took its toll on Vic who ...,/ battled depression and alcohol dependency. He doesn't pull punches about his frustration over the growth of class size. "Introductory classes are highly important to me and it's hard to give students what they need with those numbers." His students say he's organized and always prepared (although late) for class. "He makes us work. He has a passion for his work. What he does best is lecture on themes rather than specific dates and events." But Vic Smith admits that even after 20 years in the classroom, " I would rather be anywhere than preparing to walk into the room. Five minutes later there's no place on earth I'd rather be." What does the award mean? "It's about the recognition of the importance of teaching, not just for one professor, but for every one of us." The man who hired him, Dr. Tom Miller, has Ille final salute. "He knows his sttiff. He is always familar with the literature and he spoons it out to the students in the right amounts. He has enthusiasm and clarity of expression. His thoroughness is accompanied by a wonderful dry wit." The respect between Smith and Miller has one curious parry: they each think the other "should write more". 6 -- Katherine Shedden December 6, 1993 marked the 4th anniversary of the death of 14 women killed at L'ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. Members of the Lakehead University community joined in a candlelight procession from the Agora to the Avila Chapel for a Remembrance SeNice sponsored by the Status of Women Committee and the Gender Issues Centre. December 6is now recognized as a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence aaainst Women. -- Tracev Marks January 1994 ~ �NEWS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES .. ..·. . .·. ·-::· . •.• H~aNn NM·o a REMINDER: All health (drug, medical and vision) expenses and dental claims for work performed on or after December 1, 1993 must be sent to The Prudential Insurance Company. Claim forms are available in Human Resources. PREFERRED VISION SERVICES (PVS) Preferred Vision Services (PVS) entitles you to a discount on a wide selection of quality eyewear and vision care services when you purchase these items from a PVS network optician or optometrist. You may use the PVS network to purchase services and eyewear for yourself and your Qualified Dependents at a reduced cost. The average savings are approximately 20-25%. The following are PVS locations in Thunder Bay: Sears Optical . Intercity Shopping Centre 930 Fort William Rd. Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 2S4 tel: 622-6811 Ham's Vision Centre Victoriaville Mall 700 Victoria Ave. East Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C SP? Tel: 623-2020 When you visit the above opticians, be sure to tell them you are a Lakehead University employee with benefits through Prudential, and ask about your PVS savings. PVS is a service provided by The Prudential to its customers through Preferred Vision Services. YOUR JOINT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Designated Representatives: Angell, Bob Barber, Lynn Birston, Ralph Bonofiglio, John BragnaJo, Bill Charban, Maureen Christie, Dave Corbett, Dave Engelage, Fred Gibson, Norma Himmelman, Joy Hurley, Becky Jamieson, Rob Julius, Stu Keeler. Bill Comm. Res. Centre Library Forestry Comm. Res. Centre Human Resources Visual Arts/Music Finance Chemistry Campus Dev. (Pwrhs) Switchboard Student Services Bookstore LUSU Athletics Athletics 8191 8350 8783 8021 8757 8787 8626 8233 8119 0 8149 8130 8259 8605 8585 Kerr, Peter McIntosh, Fred Munro, Ian Payne, Bob Podd, Jim Prevost, Yves Scalese. Gisela Sebesta. Frank Squier, Jim Stucky, Richard Sutherland, Jessie Thibodeau, Bob Toneguzzi, John Walsh, Grant Young, Charlotte Campus Dev. Library Campus Dev. (Hsl...l)g) Outdoor Recreation Campus Dev. Forestry Library Library Campus Dev. (Hskpg) Security Health Services Campus Dev. (Pwrhs) Security Services Psychology 8370 8205 8488 8758 8750 8342 8147 8255 8488 8569 8361 8119 8569 8452 8476 CASSETTE LIBRARY We would like to remind you that Human Resources has a library of video and audio cassettes which we would be happy to sign out to interested employees. We have quite a few health and safety videos, as well as the following: The Cholesterol Factor - the link between cholesterol and heart disease, and steps to take to protect your health Laughter - humour, its role in keeping people human and resolving conflict Stress Management for Professionals - making stress a positive force (2 videos) AGORA We also have a number of audio cassettes including: How to Present a Professional Image - practical tips to building a professional image Self-Esteem and Peak Performance - skills needed to reach peak performance and maintain level of excellence. Contact Human Resources at 8334 if you wish to sign out any of these tapes. Quote of the Month: The trouble with experience is lhat it usually teaches you something you really didn't want to know. January 1994 �UnivePsify HonouPs Employees * Gordon McKenzie Campus Development ) James Speirs Security Walter Crowe Business Administration Joan Boucher Physics ) Cesare Cimone Security Mary Wilkins Computer Centre Jackie Johnston Campus Development * William Makiw Campus Development Lawrence Smetaniuk Campus Development Retirees Vi Shanks Finance * Ida Wilson Printing Services l 8 AGORA January 1994 �In keeping with tradition staff and faculty who retired during 1993 were honored at the Lakehead University annual dinner-dance held in December. Also recognized were nine employees who started working at the University in 1973 and are still going strong. Special thanks to the staff of the Communications Resource Centre for highlighting the accomplishments of the retirees on video. 20-Year Pin Recipients -Alison Anderson Library Lynn Hauta Biology Ralph Birston Forestry Gary Locker Engineering Walter Trutenko Fred McIntosh Campus Development Library Verna Petrovitch Chemistry Claude Liman English Bill Heath English 9 AGORA January 1994 �CAMPAIGN UPDATE Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. ·s philanthropy program focuses on products that the company manufactures. Shown right, are some of the Lakehead University engineering, science and business scholars who received 30 calculators donated by the company and valued at an estimated $250 each. The corporation's in-kind donation to the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign to date is valued at over $23,000. CO-GENERATION: A WAY TO SAVE The idea that Lakehead University can generate its own electricity and recover the heat that is generated in the process is not new. There have been several feasibility studies done in the past. The most recent one, by consultants Maunder Britnell Inc., says that for a capital cost outlay of $2.2 million dollars, LU could save close to half a million dollars a year. Essentially, the project could pay for itself in four-and-a-half years. Volunteer Profile: Kathy Ball LU is fortunate to have a dedicated and experienced volunteer like Kathy Ball on the Campaign. Kathy, whose background is Recreational Leadership, is the past president of the Hill City Kinettes and has worked with the City of Thunder Bay in the Conventions and Visitors Bureau, the Thunder Bay/Duluth Friendship Games and with the Canada 125 celebration. Her job with Lakehead University in conjunction with Development Officer Rob Zuback is to solicit the support of local service clubs. Originally from Red Rock, Kathy has lived in Thunder Bay for the last 13 years. Her husband Rick is the owner of White Pine Electric and they have two children, Jordan and Allyson. Fundrasing Seminar "It's not rocket science," says Peter Kerr, Assistant Director of Campus Development. Co-generation is straightforward. proven technology that is being used all over Canada (including Brock University and the University of Ottawa). the United States and many other countries. "In the long-term," says Director Jim Podd, "Co-generation will enable the University to direct funds to maintenance projects that are essential but which, because of lack of funds, have had to be deferred." If Lakehead does install the new technology, which uses natural gas as a fuel source, will the University continue to purchase electricity from Thunder Bay Hydro? "Yes," says Jim Podd. "What we are doing is really "shaving" our costs. People don' t realize the University has a demand for heat in the summer particularly steam heat for cooking, domestic hot water for the residences and,of course, I.he swimming pool in the CJ.Sanders Fieldhouse. The University has studied the environmental impact of co-generation and has determined there are no significant negative effects. Noise and emissions levels will be within the guidelines set down by the Ministry of Environment and Energy. If the project is approved, it will be 18 months before an addition to I.he north side of the power plant is completed. No staff positions will be lost as a result of the new technology, says Jim Podd. However some of the electrical/mechanical maintenance staff and power house shift engineers will be obliged to learn new skills in order to operate and maintain the equipment. Over 100 people registered for a Fund-raising Seminar called "Moving beyond Bingos and Casinos" organized by the Alumni Association last November. Guest Peter Kerr, an LU engineering grad (class of '87), says there has also been speakers included Tim Kluke, a consultant with Community Counselling Service; Jan some interest expressed by the University 's Engineering faculty in using the coBell, Marketing Development Manager with generation plant as a basis for student research projects. For more infonnation the TBSO; and Doug Alexander Professor contact Peter at Ext. 8370. -F.Harding in the School of Business. 10 AGORA January 1994 C1 �UP AND COMING C ECAH NutlmiF.ma:iml CmitirAgiigniHahh On January 17 and 18. 1994, the Department of Sociology and the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health co-sponsored a visiting lecturer: Dr. Anne Martiri Matthews. Director. Gerontology Research Centre and Professor, Department of Family Studies, University of Guelph. ,r '- On Monday. January 17 there was a public lecture, "Women, Work, and Care of the Frail Elderly: Formal and Infonnal Support'' in the lobby of the Health Sciences North buiJding, Lakehead University. And on Tuesday, January 18, faculty and graduate students were invited to meet with Dr. Matthews to discuss strategies of research and the CARNET (Canadian Aging Research Network) project. The Canadian Aging Research Network is one of 15 national R & D networks launched in 1990 under the Government of Canada's Networks of Centres of Excellence program (NCE). The aim of each NCE is to generate excellence and collaboration in research. to provide internationallycompetitive envirorunents for young Canadian researchers. and to accelerate the transfer of new technology to the private sector. In addition to her current research on "Work and Eldercare". Dr. Martin Matthew has major publications on Widowhood in Later Life, as well as chapters in Aging in Canada: Social Perspectives and Widows: North American Perspectives. She has also produced a videotape entitled Aging in a Rural Environment. Those interested in further infonnation may contact Dr. Anita Chen (343-8792) or Mary Lou Kelley (343-2126). The Department of Social Work and the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health is co-sponsoring a visit from Dr. Michael MacLean, President, Canadian Association on Gerontology. Dr. MacLean is also a Professor, Office of Gerontological Studies and School of Social Work, McMaster University. Between January 22-26, 1994, Dr. Maclean will be visiting the Department of Social Work. the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health and will present an evening lecture on the topic of "culture and aging". Dr. MacLean's area of research is in muJticultural aspects of aging and health. He gave the opening address at the Gerontology Forum in April 1993 and has recently collaborated with Mary Lou Kelley (Social Work/Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health) on two research projects in Thunder Bay, "Access to Health & Social Services by Older Finnish People" and Deinstitutionalization of Older People" . Dr. MacLean has a special interest in qualitative research methodology. Those interested in further information may contact Mary Lou Kelley. Director, Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health (343-2126). Amateur wrestling has long been considered a sport only for men. Yet lately more and more women are putting their heads to the mats and changing the face of wrestling forever. Wrestling coach Francis Clayton is helping Lakehead University develop a strong and enthusiastic women's program that has attracted 20 participants. To many of the young female athletes, wrestling has become an important part of their academic year. Practices are scheduled several times a week and often occur early in the morning yet turnout is consistently high. As well as being an excellent workout, wrestling is helping the women acquire more self-discipline and confidence, higher grades and a greater sense of belonging. They are also gaining a new appreciation for the finesse and technical details of wresWng. -- Rob Mclauchlin CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Alumni Association is requesting nominations for the 1994 Alumni Honour Award. The purpose of the Award is to recognize a graduate of LU for outstanding achievements in the arts, business, public service, science, humanities, etc. Please address your leller to the President of the Alumni Association. List your reasons for nominating the Candidate and attach a copy of the Candidate's curriculum vitae and any other relevant information. Mail your nomination to: The President LU Alumni Association Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ont. P7B 5El Deadline February 15, 1994 ALSO The Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees invites all members of the University Community 10 submit the names of suitable candidates for honorary degrees lo be awarded al the Spring Convocation in May of 1994. It would be helpful if as much information as possible could be provided about each candidate proposed. All suggestions will be carefully considered by the Commiuee which will then make its recommendations to Senate. Please send your proposals to the attention of Dr. G. Carruthers, Chair.Senate Honorary Degrees Committee, c/o Department of Music, Lakchead University, 955 Oliver Rd., Thunder Bay, Ont., P7B 5E l 11 AGORA January 1994 �RESEARCH NEWS LU SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH PARKS CANADA The School ofOutdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Parks Canada, the federal agency responsible for establishing and managing Canada·s national parks. The agreement, in effect from 1993 to I 998, covers research and educational initiatives between the parties. A similar agreement is underdevelopment with the Regional Parks Office of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources in Thunder Bay. Both agreements will strengthen the School's research and educational involvements in national and provincial parks and push forward the case for a graduate program in Resource Recreation and Tourism at Lakehead University. NEW FORESTRY CANADA-NODA AWARDS TOTAL $610,000 ln November 1991, the $95 million Canada/Ontario Development Agreement was signed. This agreement, which covers forestry, tourism and mining, allocates $50 million to a Northern Forestry Program to promote partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources in pursuing sustainable forestry development in northern Ontario. In the program's second request for proposals, Forestry Canada sought innovative project proposals under the Sustainable Forestry Development Program for a more focused range of priorities not adequately addressed in the first RFP. In response 10 the second RFP, several contracts valued at $610,000 over two-and-a-half years, were awarded to the following Lakehead University researchers: Dr. Ken Abraham, Adjunct Professor and Dr. Art Rodgers. Adjunct Professor, School of Forestry (Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research) "Influence ofenvironmentally considerate silviculture on bird and mammal populations in boreal mixedwoods - bird component'' Dr. Harold Cumming, Professor, School of Forestry "Glyphosate effects on nutritional quality of moose browse" Dr. Peter Duinker, Associate Professor, School of Forestry "Remote tourism and timber management in boreal forest landscapes" and "Integrated modelling of moose habitat and population" Dr. Yves Prevost. Assistant Professor, School offores try "Impacts of spruce budwonn and budwonn spraying on succession in boreal mixedwood forest" Dr. Art Rodgers. Adjunct Professor and Dr. Ken Abraham, Adjunct Professor, School of Forestry (Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research) "lnfluence of environmentally considerate silvicullure on bird and mammal populations in boreal mixedwoods - mammal component" Dr. Dave Twynam, Assistant Professor, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism and Dr. Dave Robinson. University of Northern British Columbia "A market segmentation analysis of desired ecotourism opportunities" Mr. Laird Van Damme, Dir. of Ont. Adv. For. Prog., Sessional Lecturer. School of Forestry "Economic Wood Supply for Alternative Silviculture Systems" Dr. John Naysmith, Director and Associate Professor, and Dr. Peter Duinker, Associate Professor, School of Forestry (Socio-Economic Analyses Program) "Aboriginal Forestry and Undergraduate Education: A Framework and Implementation proposal for Lakehead University" OTHER RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS AWARDED Dr. Joey Farrell, Assistant Professor, School of Physical Education and Athletics, along with colleague Dr. Tammy Horne from the University of Alberta, has been awarded a grant in the amount of $8,000 from the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute and a $6,821 grant from the Ministry of Culture. Tourism and Recreation. Dr. Farrell was also the recipient of a NORTOP grant this past summer which was used to supplement the research assistant funding provided by the other grants. The research projects funded relate to the Promotion of Active Living through the use of Goal Setting in different target groups. Currently, she is focusing on the Promotion of Active Living for Seniors within the Thunder Bay community. Dr. Azim Mallik, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology was awarded a contract by Forestry Canada under the Green Plan Program, for a research project entitled, "Environmental impacts of current versus alternative site preparation practices on boreal mixedwood soil organic matter". According to Dr. Mallik. organic matter decomposition and element release due to different site preparation treatments following harvesting in the boreal mixedwood forests ofOntario is poorly studied. The purpose of this research project is to study ecosystem processes in order to better understand productivity of a forest site. Dr. Gary Murchison, Associate Professor, School of Forestry was awarded a contract by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, to undertake a study entitled, "Production of provincial and regional local volume tables and develop- 12 AGORA January 1994 J �RESEARCH NEWS C ment of a stem products model system to be used with AWS (OPC) and FRI data to model forest product mixes at the tree and stand level". Mr. Laird Van Damme, Chair, Raith Committee, School of Forestry has been awarded a contract by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to finance the development of a 6000 ha research forest that Lakehead University leases from Abitibi Price Inc. Abitibi has kept records for about thirty stands which provide opportunities to demonstrate to practising foresters the effects of various silviculture systems. The funds will be allocated to student projects by the Raith Committee. Prof. Ken Hartviksen, School of Business Administration was awarded a contract by Environment Canada to undertake a research study entitled, "Economic Policies on the Achievement of a Zero Discharge of Toxic Bioaccumulative Substances in the Lake Superior Basin." The purpose of this research is to identify alternative economic tools which could be used to provide positive inducement to industries and municipalities within the Lake Superior basin to pursue economic objectives. This research will be conducted in conjunction with Lakehead researchers, Dr. R. Pulkki and Dr. B. Dadgostar as well as a group of researchers from Michigan Technological University, University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota, Duluth. C Dr. Ken Brown, Professor, School of Forestry was awarded a contract by Forestry Canada's Canada-Alberta Partnership Agreement in Forestry for a research project entitled, "Data Analysis of the Alberta Forest Service Microsite Trials". The data are from a very large study that was established in the mid- I980s by the Alberta Forestry Service and Forestry Canada. The field trials are now being measured to establish the response to treatment, and Dr. Brown has been hired to analyze the results. There are 14 plantations in this phase of the study. Last year. Dr. Brown analyzed 12 other plantations in the same study. The objective of the statistical analysis is to establish the effects of a variety ofsilvicultural and environmental variables on the growth and development of plantation-grown white spruce and lodgepole pine crop trees. The most important silvicultural variables are site preparation method, nursery stock type. and planting position. The measures of crop tree performance include survival, condition, total height and recent height increment, and basal caliper. APPOINTMENTS C Dr. Gary Munro has been re-appointed Chair of the Political Studies department for a three-year period ending June 30. 1996. Dr. David Legge, has been appointed Professional Associate through the Office of the Vice-President (Academic) for a three-year period, July I, 1993 to June 30, 1996.Mr. Brian Macl vor and Mr. Brad Truelove have been appointed Professional Associates through the School of Business Administration for a three-year period, July I, 1993 to June 30. I 996. IDRC PREFERS MULTIDISCIPLINARY DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) organized a one-day information session for the Canadian University researchers at York University on December I, 1993. in his opening address Dr. Keith Bezanson. President of TDRC, stressed the need for changing direction in development research in the third world countries. He emphasized the fact that environmental deterioration, overpopulation and food shortage have reached a persistent, mega-crisis level. This critical time coincides with the economic downturn of the developed countries which causes significant budget cuts of the development agencies working for the poor of the world. The future looks darker than ever. To better serve the community and the researchers IDRC has revised its funding policy. Although proposals submitted by individual researchers will be considered, more emphasis will be given to collaborative research that has direct application/potential for improving community life in the developing countries. Issue oriented problem solving research rather than discipline oriented research will get high priority, i.e. a multidisciplinary team work approach is preferred to an independent specialist approach. The IDRC is inclined to fund fewer numbers oflarger projects on a relatively long-term ba'iis. The following six "core themes'' are identified for funding support: 1) integrating environmental, social and economic policies; 2) technology and environment; 3) food system under stress; 4) information and communication for environment and development; 5) health and development and 6) biodiversity. Research projects on these core themes are managed by the five program divisions. These are 1) Environment and Natural Resources; 2) Health Sciences; 3) Information Sciences and Systems; 4) Social Sciences and 5) Corporate Affairs and Initiatives. Multidisciplinary research proposals are reviewed by all the relevant program officials. Budgets for the average grants range from $200,000 to $500,000 for 18 months to three years. Proposals can be submitted to the IDRC, Ottawa, anytime during the year. Further information can be obtained from Mrs. Anne Klymenko, Office of Research and Graduate Studies or Dr. Azim Mallik, Biology Department. ***** PRESENTATIONS Dr. Alain Nabarra, Associate Professor, Department of Languages, presented an invited paper to the International Conference on the Epistolary held recently at York University (Glendon College), Toronto. Through comparative analysis of private letter writing and newspaper reporting in the XVIllth Century, the paper entitled ''La lettre et le journal, la lettre dans le journal", studies the problems posed by the transmission of information and the modalities of factual narrative. An extended version of the paper, will be published in the selected proceedings. Research and travel to the conference were funded in part by grants from SSHRC through the Senate Research Commi11ee. 13 AGORA January 1994 �HEALTH AND SAFETY LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY INJURY STATISTICS: January 1 to December 15, 1993 Distinguished Researcher (continued) Dr. Paranjape's research consists of developing concepts and defining these concepts in tenns of mathematical models. He was the first person to propose that an external electric field Compensable Injuries would sirongly disturb the vibrational properties of the semiconducting crystal. This effect has now become a subject of Same Period research by many physicists, although the emphasis has s igTo Dec. 15, 1992 nificantly changed from the original proposal. References 1993 Medical Aid Injuries: acknowledging Dr. Paranjape's contribution are well docu22 33 Approved mented and are contained in the authoritative book by E. Pending Decision by WCB 8 Conwell, titled "High Field Transport in Semiconductors" (Academic Press), which is available at the Chancellor Lost Time Injuries: Paterson Library. 10 Approved 8 Of all his accomplishments, Dr. Paranjape believes his Pending Decision by WCB 4 work on the "dispersion theory" has been the most significant. He is the principal researcher in the world using the dispersion Number of Days Lost: theory approach to the study of the polaron, which is a On Approved Claims 469.5 406 composite particle consisting ofan electron and the excitations On Claims Pending 7.5 of the polar lattice. Dr. Paranjape is the acknowledged leader in his field, and has published approximately 15 papers on this subject in the most reputable journals. Medical Aid Injuries are work-related injuries or Dr. Paranjape describes this achievement as finding "a illnesses which require medical attention. Lost Time new and different way of looking at the problem". He is also Injuries are those injuries which result in the employee very proud of having mentored an LU faculty member and losing time from work beyond the day of the injury. colleague. Dr. Margaret Hawton, who went on to complete her Number of Days Lost reflects the total number of PhD degree under his guidance and is now working indepenscheduled work days which have not been worked due dently on a more abstract and fundamental approach to the to work-related injury or illness. Approved Claims are dispersion theory. claims which have been approved for payment by the Dr. Paranjape is unequivocal about the role of research in Workers' Compensation Board [WCB]. Claims Pendteaching. 'Teaching is the main purpose of the University," he ing are undecided claims: the WCB has not made a says, "but in the sciences it is difficult to be a good teacher decision to approve or deny a claim, pending receipt of unless you are also a good researcher. You must be up to date all information from physician, employee and employer. in your field. Lakehead University has made its name as a -- by Marla Peuramaki, Human Resources Officer teaching institution, but that is largely because of the research on here." FROM THE ARCHIVES that isDr.going Paranjape became a full professor at Lakehead University in 1971. Born and raised in India, he took two Master's degrees (one in Mathematics and one in Physics) at home before moving to England to do his PhD in Theoretical Physics at the University of Liverpool. He came to Canada because his brother (also a theoretical physicist) was working as a professor at the University of Alberta. Dr. Paranjape became an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba in I 966. The following year he started a~ Lakehead as an Associate Professor. Dr. Paranjape has served as Chair of the Department of Physics for 12 years and he chuckles when he describes how easy it is to manage a department with only seven faculty 'This photo is taken during an indoor lab session of Geography 3c6/ members. "We all get along so well, we rarely need to meet 3d6AdvancedCartography, in the 1967-68academicsession. At that in a fonnal way." time, the Department consisted of Ivar Davies and myself and we Starting this month, Dr. Paranjape will begin a six-month werepartofHistoryandGeography. In the photo, lam demonstrating sabbatical. He and his wife Neela (who works as secretary/ the use of a microphe alidade and plane table, a suNey procedure. librarian in the Resource Centre for Occupational Health and (Ironically, the photo aptly reveals that the equipment we have to Safety) will travel to Italy and then to India. When he returns teach with in 1993 was purchased in 1967! We still demonstrate with next fall, he fully intends to resume his weekday routine which this instrument, though it is of course 'redundant', 'obsolete', and begins at 8:30 every morning with a swim at the Fieldhouse. 'out of date' as well). From left to right is Roy Nurmi, Bill McLaren, Then he will head over to his office in the Centennial Building Bert Baumann, Foster Gauley and Paul Bourret. · -Dr. B. Phillips for more work on the theoretical. -- F.1-Jarding 14 AGORA January 1994 J �LAST WRITES hy This column is not back by popular demand: I'm related to three of the five people who said they read and liked my back page musings. I'm back because of spicy silkworm bisque and a man I've never met. I can't tell if Yves Prevost (dam, how do you put in accents?) is complaining or bragging, but he argues, "this bugeating thing is out of hand" . I think he means out of mouth. This School of Forestry entomologist has single-handedly defended and promoted the reputation of insects and Lakehead University on an international scale! He's often heard coast to coast on CBC' s Basic Black. And all because Arthur was asked ifhe'd like to try some chocolate cricket brownies. In addition to his radio shows, thi~ humorous bilingual speaker has been featured in national newspapers and appeared on Canada AM wh.en a bug-eating controversy arose atan Ottawa kindergarten. Recently a PR company for Wild Side phoned and asked if we could courier his photograph to the Chicago Tribune! The profs entomology lab has also been very busy over the past five summers with public and high school students. More than 120 groups have foraged into the Braun Building courtyard. During animated discussions and dissections they tel1 Canada' s Gary Larson. "bugs are cool and neat". At the annual meeting of the Entomological Societies ofCanada and Ontario, Dr. Prevost delighted the audience with a lecture entitled. "Insects on your Fork". Graduate students Ryan, Kyna and Joel I prepared a major bug fiesta for more than 200, including spicy silkworm bisque. Apparently the place was "a buzz... I offered to be his agent. Tossing another handful of waxwonn popcorn into his mouth, I believe he mumbled "aren't you partly responsible for getting me into this mess?': Learning is for the mind and the soul and for living your life; it can help you do any job, but it is not about getting one specific job. C Slll'dtkn question Why waste resources educating people for jobs that don't exist?' Dawson quotes Ralph Gustafson who had this message for '60s grads: "Maybe all taxi drivers should study poetry, maybe all poets should drive taxis. To claim that it is beneath the dignity of an educated person to do "ordinary" work is to show contempt for the purpose of learning. It is elitist to believe that knowledge of the culture of mankind should be reserved for those chosen to occupy positions of power and prestige. Leaming is for the mind and the soul and for living your life; it can help you do any job. but it is not about getting one specific job. Careers change, recessions come and go, but the ability to think, understand, communicate, create ~d participate in the culture of mankind is vital for anyone's hfe and for any society." The article ends with the reminder if you think the cost of education is high, try the cost of ignorance. "Sisu, Sauna and Sibelius" TBSO Conductor Glenn Mossop drew the names of the five lucky winners of the Agora Reader Survey Draw earlier this month. Each of the LU employees listed below have won two tickets to the "Nordic Voices" concert featuring Sibelius' rowsing hymn Fi11landia. Also performing that night are the Wermland Vocal Ensemble, the TBSO Chorus and two local Finnish Choirs. "Maybe all taxi drivers should study poetry; maybe all poets should drive taxis." Bob Dawson is a businessman who loves to write. He used to be a writer who wanted to be a businessman. He wrote a provocatiye article called 'The Law of Hygrade Hot Dogs" in Bishop's Alumni magazine. l wish I had space to reprint the entire article. (With his pennission I'll e-mail or fax it to anyone who wants it.) A great line in the article stales: "You never see a classified ad saying 'Wanted: poet, preferably expert on John Donne. High salary, life-time employment, company car, fringe benefits.' " Bob begins his clever defence of valid reasons for going to university by citing examples. :•~e taxi dri~er who took us downtown had a Master's degree m literature. He quotes the Globe -- a thousand people line up to apply for 50 temporary mail sorting jobs -- credentials in the line-up included an environmental engineering degree, computer ~rogrammer ~~ a Master·s degree in anthropology. He throws m stats: 38 m1U1on unemployed in Western Europe, Canada and the USA. But throughout his prose Dawson eloquently argues a theme I personally support and one I've heard from Jim Kayll. Doug West and Connie Nelson: education is not just about getting jobs. In response 10 the popular • K:ilhl:nlll' Carolann Loree - Forestry Luci Andreacchi - Registrar's Office Anita Chen - Sociology Stephen Kissin - Geology B. O'Connor - Psychology . A full report on the results of the survey will appear in the next issue of the Agora. Thanks for your response! Superior Jazz Plus in conjunction with Northstar Video & Stereo is presenting pianist, Wray Downes and vocalist Jeri Brown live from Montreal on Friday, January 21, 1994 at the Valhalla Inn Ballroom. For tickets and information call 343-2300. 15 AGORA January 1994 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Betty Hygaard at the Information Office at 343-8300 or mail your information to Avila Centre. Deadline for the February Agora is February 11 1994. JANUARY Wednesday, 26 Seminar Series in Psychology "Assessment of the Adolescent Sex Offender" Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Location: SN 1015 Speaker: Dr. Fred Schmidt, Lakehead Regional Family Centre Refreshments; all welcome. Thursday, 27 Department of English Public Lecture "The Bayeux Tapestry: Art, History, Politics and Margins. A look at some interesting aspects of this masterpiece of Medieval Art" by Joan Dolphin Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Faculty Lounge Cash Bar; For information call 343-8242 Monday, 7 Women's Studies: Work in Progress Series Speaker: Ann Clarke "A Painter's Reflections on Approaching Fifty" Time: 11:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Location: Board Room, Centre for Forest Ecosystem Research Monday, 21 Public Lecture by Dr. Ronald Rompkey, Memorial University on "The Invention of Sir Wilfrid Grenfell" Time: 7:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Faculty Lounge "Terminators: the Undercover Agents of the Forest" Insects and Diseases, Location: Ryan Building RB1042 Day 1: Time: 6:45 p.m. Speakers: Dr. Ed Setliff, Dr. Yves Prevost, Dr. Tim Meyer, Dr. Robert Blanchette Day 2: Time: 9:00 a.m. Speakers: Dr. Paul Manion, Dr. Peter de Groot. Mr. Joe Churcher, Mr. Bill Klages Followed by Dinner/Dance at the Finlandia Club For more information call 343-8511 and leave a message for the Symposium A G ORA GALLERY February 11 - March 13 Exhibition: Recent Works of Mark Nisenholt (small assemblages of found objects collected from varied environments) Place: Thunder Bay Art Gallery Sponsored by the Senator Norman M. Paterson Foundation The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. February 28- March 13 A Glenn Gould Exhibit A collection of Glenn Gould memorabilia Director of External Relations: John Russell Co-ordinator, Information and Promotion Services: Katherine Shedden Publications Officer: Frances Harding Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and PR staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski, Nicole Paquin Printing: LU Print Shop Friday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. "Glenn Gould, Northrop Frye, Marshall McLuhan: Three Canadian Legacies to the World of Ideas". Free admission. CORNWALL CONCERT Tuesday, February 1 Harbour String Quartet (Michele Irion and Anna Brundin Mossop, violins; Cathy Jillings, viola; Marc Palmquist, cello). Address correspondence to: Editor/Agora Information Office, Avila Centre Lakehead University Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 (807) 343-8300 FAX (807) 343-8192 E-mail: BHYGAARD@alumnl.LakeheadU.CA .. ~goR 't; t: 8.u8. u ..~ i-~ FEBRUARY uJ>Ji 16 AGORA Alumni Mixed Curling Bonspiel Fort William Curling Club $25 includes Curling, Chinese Buffet and Prizes. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. To register call Barb at 343-8155. Alumni, Staff, Faculty and Friends are welcome to attend. ~ THUNDER BAY ART 26th Annual Forestry Symposium Opening Lecture by Dr. Timothy Maloney January 28-29 FRIDAY FEBRUARY18 ~ -~ (1) E~ ... (1) 0 o:o 0<I) <I) N 'tnO ~a January 1994 - � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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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 1994-01 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University Northern Vision President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/fe26369b70564671307f37068c66c4c4.pdf 91f639bdd3376c53a543ed9f5077fcbe PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD C UNIVERSITY Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada GOR Vol.11, Number 3 March 1994 "Chimik" the official mascot for the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships and an ambassador of friendship was on campus this , month to congratulate the Lakehead Nordic Ski Team on their success at the OUANOWIAA Nordic Ski Championships. C Bottom row (left to right): Phil Villeneuve Kathryn Boyd Kevin Denston Lana Puumala Patti Hogan Mark Thomas Top row with Chimik: Moira McPherson Mike Hay Gareth Jones Missing from photo: Kris Heale Craig Storey "' C ::::, a.. w Q) a.. 0 0 .c a.. Lakehead Students Compete with the Best in the events leading up to the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships (_, Dateline March 10, 1994: Exhilara ted from their victories a t the Ontario University Championships last month, Lakehead University's Nordic skiers are charging ahead on a series of races leading up 10 the most important race of all - the Nordic World Ski Championships to be held in Thunder Bay, March 9-19, 1995. One of the students lo watch is Lana Puumala, a second-year arts student, who was the individual women's winner in this year's OUANOWIAA Nordic Ski Championships. Another is Gareth Jones, a graduate student in the Applied Sport Science program, who led an exceptionally strong men's team to victory in the same competition. The next important event for the team is the Canada Cup races to be held at Big Thunder March 12-13, 1994. For the first time ever, there will be a University category in the competition. This will enable Lakehead students such as Gareth Jones, Phil Villeneuve, Kris Heale and Craig Storey lo compete with national level athletes in order to secure a place in the World Cup race to be held at Big Thunder the following weekend, March 19-20, 1994. if they are successful, it is possible that Lakehead University students will be racing against the likes of Bjorn Dahlie the Norwegian cross-country skier who dominated the sport al this year's Olympic competition in Lillehammer, Norway. According to Dr. Moira McPherson, the World Cup is the "official dress rehearsal" for the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships. It's a time to test the trails and the skills of the more than 400 volunteers that will make it all happen in 1995! ...continued on page 2 �AROUND CAMPUS Ski Championships...continued Dr. McPherson. an Assis1ant Professor in Lakehead's Departmenl of Physical Educa1ion and Athle1ics. is a member of lhc Managemem Committee of the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships and Co-Chair of Sport and Venue Division. She and her team of volunteers are in charge of planning and delivering all the competitive evenls in 1hree disciplines: crosscountry skiing, ski jumping and Nordic combined, which is a combinalion of cross-country skiing and ski jumping. LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY INJURY STATISTICS: ) January 1 to February 28, 1994 Compensable Injuries Jan.1 • Feb.28, 1994 Medical Aid Injuries: Approved Pending Decision by WCB 12 4 Lost Time Injuries: Approved Pending Decision by WCB 2 1 Number of Days Lost: On Approved Claims On Claims Pending 4 19 Sarne Period Last Year 5 10 Safety Alert: The numbers are clear ... we're off to an appalling start in 1994! At this rate, we will surpass our 1993 year-end statistics by the end of May. Dr. Moira McPherson It is an enormous undertaking and one 1hat has been keeping Dr. McPherson busy at breakfas1 and evening mce1ings for more than a year. Next January. when things really slart to heat up. Dr. McPherson will be taking a sabbatical so that she can devote herself 10 the project on a fulllime hasis. Dr. McPherson is confident aboul the positive impacl the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships will have on Thunder Bay and Lakehead University. Afler the Championships. Thunder Bay will be in a good postion for securing other provincial. national and international sporting events such a5 the Canadian Championships. the World Cup and possibly the Canadian Disabled Skiing Championships. All of !his will help 10 increase tourism in the region and identify Thunder Bay a5 a destination for bo1h winter and summer vacationers. Lakehead University has already been esiablished as a place where serious athletes can further their education and prepare to compete in international skiing events. Two years ago Thunder Bay became one of three What have the common themes been in these injuries? Employees are failing to recognize the hazards in their "normal" day-to-day activities, and are ignoring the precautions which would prevent injury. It's time for employees to "Think Safety" ... with the emphasis on "Think". Reporting Injuries: The University is recognized as having a proactive, supportive program for returning employees to modified work after an injury. To trigger the process, however, we need to be notified that an injury has occured. Employees: If you have been injured, or if you are experiencing aches and pains which you believe are related to your work, contact your supervisor immediately. Supervisors: Contact Human Resources (343-8671) as soon as you have been notified of an injury or of a work-related disablement. ·working toward a safe and healthy environment for work and study.' National Training and Development Centres. (The other two arc in Canmorc, Alberta, and Mont Ste-Anne, Quebec.) "What makes our Centre special," says Dr. McPherson, "is that a serious skier can continue his or her University education while being no funher than 20 minutes away from world class ski !rails. And a full-time professional coach oversees the training of the Centre's athletes." Lakehead University is not only attrac1ing top level athletes. it is also attracting aspiring coaches. Mark TI10mas. a second-year graduate s1udent. and Paui Hogan. a fourthyear Physical Education student, are both Lakchcad University ski team coaches and well on their way up the National ladder. Who knows? Lakehead University could very well play a role in training the nexl genera1ion of Nordic skiers of the same calibre as Myriam Bedard! -- F. Harding 2 AGORA March 1994 �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT increase will be larger. As well, in Year two, all indications point to a second year of relatively high tuition increases. The effect of these coupled measures should be to give us a projected budget that will be close to our earlier target. Dr. Robert Rosehart President Lakehead University 1994/95 Operating Budget·-· The Good and the Bad r As I write this, the Provincial Cabinet is attempting to finalize the 1994/95 transfer payment levels to universities and the level of tuition fees. Until a public announcement is made. there will be considerable media speculation with respect to the bad news. The Ontario Government is clearly in a difficult position. Although recently preoccupied with large capital projects to create short-term jobs in the last year of their first mandate, they also have to be concerned about the provincial credit rating. Hence. the focus on operating cost reductions through the possible reduction of transfer payments. What seems to be lost in this debate is the importance of human capital investments via post-secondary education to help Ontario recover from what seems to be a downward spiral. Personally. I am somewhat optimistic that, with very high growth rates being experienced in the U.S. this year. soon the spillover effect will positively influence the Ontario economy. However. in the short term. the one thing that is clear is that our grants will be reduced below the promised Social Contract levels. This is the obvious bad news. The good news is that. to some extent. we anticipated this in our budget planning last fall. The signs have been there for some time that the Government would not be in a position to deliver at 93/94 levels. In our budget model. we anticipated a 2% reduction coupled with a 5% increase in fees. It would now seem that the grant cut will be deeper but. as well, the tuition fee Our relative financial position is clearly due to our recent increases in student enrolment. Although we have frozen the first-year intake level to moderate growth, it will be important in 1994/95 to bring in a comparable firstyear class to this current year. The application data for 1994/95 from the high school system shows a good increase, and it looks as if this target is achievable. By next month, the results of the Government's announcement on our budget planning will be available. and I will be able to share them with you. Incidentally, Gerrard is a Professor from the Medical School at the University of Manitoba, and his Staff Assistant was Darren Brown, an LU graduate from Atikokan (and one of the last Lakehead University varsity hockey players). A special one-day session focused on aboriginal initiatives in the Canadian universities, and I could relate well to the issues and experiences of the other universities. If there was one message from the speakers, it was clearly for the universities to stress scholarship and standards in their Aboriginal offerings. A.U.C.C. Meeting - Ottawa I am writing this article while at the annual A.U.C.C. Meeting in Ottawa. The topics under discussion are "at the edge" of the new Government's thinking with regard to the role of universities in our future Canadian society. We had a bear-pit session with the new Prime Minister who personally puts a lot of importance on the role of post-secondary education and research and development. Chretien stated clearly that the major challenge his Government faces is job creation. This goes beyond the simple economic issues related to job creation to the need to preserve individual dignity of Canadians, particularly our youth. The Prime Minister also strongly endorsed the role that Canada should be playing in the education of foreign students. As you know, recent Government policies have very much restricted foreign students from attending our universities and Chretien's comments were well received. A second key speaker was Dr. Jon Gerrard. the Secretary of State for Science, Research and Development. The Government. in its first year, is going to conduct a far-ranging review of all aspects of Research and Development supported by the Federal Government. The theme of the Minister was very positive, and I could see several areas of 3 AGORA his talk which may present opportunities for universities like Lakehead University in the future. Cogeneration Delay As you know. for some time. the University has been on the verge of going ahead with a major cogeneration facility to generate both steam and electricity. Recently, the General Manager of the Ontario Energy Corporation reviewed our consultant's proposal and raised three concerns. These relate to the rate at which natural gas prices may escalate, the stand-by energy charge for electricity. and the cost of maintaining our equipment. These areas were dealt with in the consultant's report but, after some discussion, we have delayed the project a few months in order to enhance our confidence in the analysis. It is now anticipated that we will be in a position to either go ahead or cancel the project in June. Safety Inquiry A recent workplace accident that resulted in a broken bone necessitated a formal inquiry. The inquiry has suggested that a new procedure be put into place when any one of ... continued on page 6 March 1994 �FACES Scholarship established in memory of Mary Alexander 1934-1993 1n celebration of Mary Alexander's life and contribution to the nursing profession, her spouse Doug Alexander (and professor, School of Business Administration) recently established an award in her memory for a deserving student in the Bachelor of Nursing Degree program. The Mary Alexander Memorial Nursing Award $500.00 Awarded to a full-time third-year student in the Bachelor of Nursing Degree Program who demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills along with technical competence, effective decision-making and attitudes that promote the patients' welfare. A warded by the School of Nursing. Mary Alexander was born in Hamilton, Ont., raised in Schumacher, and graduated from Toronto Western Hospital as an RN in 1956. Arriving in Thunder Bay in 1966 with her spouse and four children, Mary continued her nursing career. Over a 28year period, part-time and full-time, she was employed by Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital, Pinewood Court, Provincial Paper. University of British Columbia Health Centre, Great Lakes Paper, and Lakehead University. Mrs. Alexander served for many years on the Port Arthur General Hospital Women's Auxiliary. From 19851990, Mary served on the Education Commiuee of the Northwestern Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association, and was the regional representative of that organization for a number of years. What was most important about Mary's contribution 10 her chosen profession was her ability 10 listen 10 her patients and 10 care for them. This award is made 10 preserve nursing's focus as a highly sensitive and compassionate profession commiued to the dignity and personal well-being of the individual patient. LAURE PAQUETTE Lakehead University now has a strategic theorist and a specialist on Asian security on faculty. Dr. Laure Paquette was hired last August as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Studies. Among her many distinctions Laure (pronounced Lore) has been the first woman to serve as a visiting professor in Japan at the National Institute of Defense SIUdies of Japan. She was also the first Canadian 10 be a visiting professor in China at the University of National Defense of the People's Liberation Army of the People's Republic of China. 1n addition to her academic credentials (a Master's degree and a PhD in Political Studies from Queen's University), Dr. Paquette brings to Lakehead University a thorough knowledge of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), having worked during the 1980s as a Program Manager. Fellowships; Assistant Director, Grants; and Executive Assistant 10 the President. She has also worked as a Strategic Analyst for the Department of National Defence in Ottawa. Why has she chosen a career in academia as opposed 10 the civil service? "I wanted to do research very, very badly" says Laure. Now that she is settled in Thunder Bay, she has resumed work on three papers: one on mainland China's arms trade; one on President Clinton's security policy; and a general introduction strategic theory. Oh, and there is that syllabus 10 write for a course she is hoping to give this summer. It's title? "Political Strategy". You can reach Dr.Paquette by calling 343-8237 or by e-mail: LPaqueu@cs_acad_lan.lakeheadu.ca 1994-95 LUSU EXECUTIVE Lakehead University congratulates the recently elected Executive of the Student Union: President:Terry Robinson Vice•President Finance: Rick Cox Vice-President Student Issues: Stephannie Roy AGORA Half of the '95 Brier Winning Team? Pasi Pinta of Computer Services won the "Closest to the Button" contest at the Alumni Curling Bonspiel in February. His prize was a brand new curling broom donated by Fresh Air Experience and signed by champion curler and Alumni Honour Award recipient Rick Lang. 4 March 1994 ) �AROUND CAMPUS UNIVERSITY SALUTES DONOR AND ACHIEVERS Lakehead University is a better institution now that it was 10 years ago thanks to the many donors who have contributed to the Scholarships and Bursaries Program. Earlier this month, awards donors were invited to a reception in the Faculty Lounge to be thanked by the University's Faculty, Administration and Board of Governors. As well, some student ambassadors were on hand to thank the donors personally for their generosity. r r Mrs. Amelia Hague and Mrs. Verna Leach chat with Student Ambassador and first-year HBSc Biology student Tracy Allan (also first-year Presidential Scholar and City of Thunder Bay Scholarship recipient) who spoke at the Donors' Reception on behalf of undergraduate student award recipients. Mrs. Hague was representing the $350 Charles King Hague Memorial Award in Psychology and Mrs. Leach was representing the Dorthy E. Dove Award and the Frank R. and Dorothy E. Dove Award ($200 each). ·e Harder (recipient) r. and Mrs. Jame Mr. Jim Black, Weld/and Steel representing Keith and Carrie Black Family Memorial Award ($600), and Jo-Anne Silverman, Senior Development Officer. Graduate Student, Student Ambassador, Ms. Ethel Enstrom, thanked the donors on behalf of Graduate Students at Lakehead University. President of Lakahead University, Dr. Bob Rosehart, acknowledged the hard-working staff in the Financial Aid office of the Department of Student Services who co-ordinate the distribution of scholarships and bursaries: (left to right) Linda Wood, Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Assistant; Marianne Arvelin, Financial Aid Assistant, OSAP &Bursary; Phyllis Bosnick, Financial Aid Administrator; Tracey Marks, Undergraduate Scholarships &Awards Officer. r Dr. S. Penny Petrone, Professor Emeritus, and former Faculty of Education professor, spoke about her reasons for setting up the S. Penny Petrone Silver Jubilee Graduate Scholarship ($800). AGORA 5 March 1994 �RESEARCH NEWS Report from the President ... continued from page 3 INNOVATIVE PHD PROGRAM IN TRANSPORTATION you might notice an unsafe workplace or area on campus. The unsafe environment that caused the accident under investigation was a frozen water pipe. In future, if you come upon any situa1ion that you feel presents a safety concern, please contact Security who will then have the responsibility to contact Campus Development. Campus Development, having been notified, will then have the obligation to take appropria1e corrective action. This procedure is being set up to provide accountability and responsiveness to prevent unnecessary accidents in the future. Please do your part to start the ball rolling by notifying Security. Small universities have been struggling to establish Master and PhD programs to srengthen their research. To overcome the difficulties of establishing a conventional graduate program in engineering at LU. some faculty members are beginning to explore innovative PhD programs at the international level. A Channel/Joint Supervision PhD Program in Transportation recently has been opened between Dr. Said Easa and the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education, with the assistance of the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Under this program, PhD students from Egypt will come to LU for two years to conduct their dissertation research under the co-supervision of Dr. Easa and a faculty member from an Egyptian University. The Egyptian Government fully finances all international travel as well as living and research expenses of the visiting student. The Egyptian co-supervisor is entitled to a visit to LU to monitor the research progress and Dr. Easa is entitled to a visit to Egypt to participate in the PhD defence examination. Residence Rescue Update Last month, I commended David Hare for his role in the saving of a student in the recent Residence fire. As a journalist, I had only half the story. and I would like, at this time, to also commend the equally important actions of Ray Hurd of the Residence Housekeeping staff in this very brave action. Re-Engineering Jack Christy continues to work with the University to help us to define the approach that we should take to the "organization of change". One thing is clear from Jack's input to date and that is that the term "re-engineering" is not that exciting. On a positive note, most people seem to realize the importance of organizing our functions in order to improve and enhance service to our students, faculty, staff and all those groups that we interact with externally. It is our intention to try to designate an internal individual to co-ordinate this effort. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please give me a call. The first of these students, Mr. Ahmed Abutaleb, came to LU in January. 1994, and is currently working at the Transportation Research Centre, co-supervised by Dr. Ibrahim EIDimeery of Ain Shams University in Cairo. Mr. Abutaleb's dissertation is entitled, "Modal Split Analysis of Intercity Freight Transportation." The objective of his research is to develop a methodology for mode choice analysis of freight transportation (truck, railway, waterway, etc.), analyze the relevant factors, and examine their effects on strategic development plans in Canada and Egypt. Another channel student will come to LU this summer. E-Mail Dr. Paranjape passed on to me a fascinating E-mail essay received the other day from John Rhodes, LU 1993. John entered the workforce this past year as a Physics and English teacher in a private institution in Tyumen, Siberia, Russia. When I hear all the stories of graduates who cannot find employment, I will play back this E-mail thesis. I have suggested to the Nor Wester Magazine that it would make worthwhile reading for the Alumni. The moral of the story is that there are chaJlenges out there -- you just have to work hard to seek them out. GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE Postscript Thursday. March 24. 1994 Friday, March 25, 1994 Senate Chambers Everyone Welcome A quote from one of the politicians at the A.U.C.C. Meeting which reinforces the value of a university education -- "the learners will inherit the world for the learned are prepared for a world that no longer exists''. 6 AGORA ) March 1994 ) �• MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR ANNUAL PRESIDENTIAL REVIEW AND END OF TERM REVIEW All in1rnt will be treated in a strictly confidential manner as to source, The Board of Governors conducts an annual review of the President's perfonnance. This review is carried oul by the Chair and Vice-Chairs of the Board with input from the broader University community. Since Dr. Rosehart's contract expires June 30. 1995, the Board wishes to carry out an end-of-lenn review in conjunction with its annual review which is scheduled to take place in March, 1994. iii) to discuss the comments received with the incumbent and to receive his views on these same topics; iv) 10 report to the Board of Governors the findings of the Committee and to make such recommendations as the Committee may deem appropriate. Accordingly, the Board has established a Presidential Review Commiltee, the purpose of which is two-fold: The Review Commiltee will be interviewing each of the following during the afternoon of Friday, March 25, 1994 a) to provide feedback and to make recommendations to Dr. Rosehart on matters related to his overall perfonnance; b) to guide the Board in its deliberations about the renewal of Dr. Rosehart's contract. Dr. Birbal Singh, President of LUFA Mr. Rob Jamieson, President of LUSU Dr. Jim Gellert, Dean of Arts and Science Dr. Norm LaVoie, Chair. Director's Council, Faculty of Professional Studies Dr. John Whitfield, Vice-President (Academic) Mr. Fred Poulter, Vice-President (Administration) Mr. Grant Walsh. Director of Services Dr. C. Nelson, Director of Research and Graduate Studies If the Board decided not 10 renew the President's contract. it would proceed with an appropriate Search Commiltee. The members of the Review Commiltee are: a) 0 The regular members of the Annual Presidential Review Commiltee; All of the above will be asked to speak on behalf of their constituency. Any member of the University community may make their views known directly to the Commillee as follows: Comments relevant to this review should be delivered in writing (in a sealed envelope addressed to the Review Committee and marked "Confidential'") to Mrs. B. Stefureak, Secretary of the Board of Governors. anytime before 4:30 p.m. on Friday. March 25, 1994. Mr. Tony Seuret, Chair. Board of Governors and Chair of the Commi1tee Mr. Pat O'Brien, First Vice-Chair. Board of Governors Mrs. Maureen Doig, Second Vice-Chair, Board of Governors and -- A.H. Seuret. Chair, Board of Governors b) Dr. Emsl Zimmennann. Member of the Board of Governors and Member of Senate Prof. Jan Thatcher. Member of the Board of Governors and Member of Senate Ms Cassandra Koenen. Member of the Board of Governors and LUSU Representative The Terms of Reference of the Review Commillee are: i) C to solicit. receive and acknowledge writlen. signed comme nts from members of the University community and others concerning the general state of the Universi1y. its future development, and the perfonnance of the incumben1; ii) at i1s option. to select and interview members of the Universily community and 01hers who are knowledgeable aboul University operations and the Preside nt's perfonnance: - ~ ~ ~ ~ - - - -_::.= ?,.:;.." 1 --=:.....=:.......J Lakehead University has been chosen to host the Canadian lnteruniversity Athletic Union's (CIAU) Women's Basketball Championships in March, 1995, just one week prior to the Nordic World Ski Championships. Shown left is Lakehead's Women's Basketball coach, Stu Julius, in conference with this year's team. 1 AGORA March 1994 �PEOPLE, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Farewells ECAH Lakchead University bids farewell to two of its staff members: Scott and Sandra Fortnum who have been part of the University community for more than two years -- Scott. as Manager. Alumni Services. and Sandra as a receptionist in Residence and Conference Services. Scott, who helped the Alumni Association progress in all its many friend-raising and fund-raising activities. has accepted a position as Director of Development and Public Relations at The Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre in Owen Sound, Ont. Promoted to the position of Manager, Alumni Services, is LU graduate Rob Zuback (HBC~mrn'88). Rob is an experienced fundra1ser having hcen working as a Development Officer with Lakchead University's Share Our Northern Vision Campaign for the last four years. Prior to joining the staff at Lakehead, Rob worked in advertising sales for the Chronicle-Journal TimesNews in Thunder Bay. You can contact Rob by calling 343-8916 or by e-mail: rzuback@alumni AGORA Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health's standing conuni_ttees on Interdisciplinary Research. Contmuing Professional Education and Community Teaching continue to be very active. All are chaired by faculty who are members of the Lakehead University Gerontology Study Group: Dr. Jane Taylor, Sue Berry and Mary Lou Kelley. NECAH committee members include faculty. students and community practitioners in the field of aging and health. Education~! "~ounds" on specialized aspects of genatnc and long-term care are being co-sponsored with local hospitals and agencies. NECAH and NHHRRU are conducting a regional "educational n~cds assess-. ment in long-term care", m partnership with our two District Health Councils. At the request of several Thun?e~ B~y health care facilities. an interd1sc1phnary research protocol has been developed for use by graduate st~dents. faculty and practitioners conducting applied evaluation. Reviews are . conducted on request and are advisory to the research and organization. NECAH has recently been contracted by the Ministry of Heal!~ to. o~fer a regional. five-day. interd1sc1plmary educational program in Palliative Care for physicians and allied health professionals. This is expected to be an annual program, offered first in t.he fall of 1994. For further information on any of these activities, please call 343-2126. Dr. Frederick Holmes. Associate Professor, Department of English, presented a paper entitled "The Historical Imagination and the Victorian Past: A.S. Byatt's ~ .filQ!l" at the Twentieth-Century Literature conference held in February at the University of Louisville. An extended version of the paper will be published in the September issue of English Studies in Canada. 8 3M Teaching Fellowships A citation of excellence in recognition of an exemplary c~ntri~ution to . teaching and learning in Canadian universities. Open to any individu_al cur~entl~ teaching at a Canadian university regardless of discipline or level of appointment. Deadline: May 13, 1994 Nomination forms are available from Dr. Ken Brown, Department of Forestry, 343-8114 New Publication from NHHRRU - ·l !- : : : : _ : __ ~ :::-....:==;;-=-.-__ ..-4:. - - ~ ...- - - - -- .. , ' =--=-':..'::.::.......-:-_:;:. - -... -----:::-- l · : i.i' · '- ~; ·; •I • "' __........~·,.,., ... , _ The Northern Health Human Resources Research Unit has launched a Research Bulletin that is being sent to departments on campus.local and regional hospitals, District Health Councils, researchers an_d other NHHRRU affiliates. If you would like your name to be added to the mailing list, please contact Connie Hartviksen at (807) 343-2135. Happy 50th Anniversary, Marathon Did you know there are 76 Lakehead graduates living in Marathon? They include: Sue Lister, Director of Community Services; Bob Gregor, President, James River; Kelly CreaghVos, Public Health Nurse, District Health Unit; Tim Siegfried, Civil Engineer; JR, Michael Walton, Chief of Visitor Activity, Pukaskwa National Park. March 1994 �PEOPLE, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS Lakehead University Student International Exchange Program DOUGLAS J. CARDINAL VISITS CAMPUS Lakehead is pleased to offer students the opportunity to participate in international exchange programs offered by its partner institutions in C Dr. J. Gary Locker, Director of the School of Engineering, has been appointed a member of the Engineering Programs Review Committee by the Nova Scotia Council on Higher Education. The Engineering Programs Review Committee is participating in the System Wide Review Process being conducted in the Province of Nova Scotia in relation to selected university programs of which Engineering is one. The reviews are following a set of evaluation guidelines which have received the endorsement of the presidents of the Nova Scotia universities. The review committee is asked to look well beyond existing structures and approaches to the education of engineers and to propose modifications to promote effective orientation towards tomorrow's needs. Each member of the six-person committee has the considered support of the participating universities, the Council on Higher Education, and a wide range of engineering-related stakeholders. According to Dr. Teresa MacNeil, Policy Advisor for the Nova Scotia Council on Higher Education, each of these groups voiced strong support for Dr. Locker in view of his expertise and experience, in particular his knowledge and understanding of the (relatively) small university context which characterizes many of the universities in Nova Scotia. The Canadian architect who designed the curvilinear Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull. Quebec, was in Thunder Bay last month to meet with native elders to discuss China Germany plans for the building of Monadoo -Czechoslovakia Japan The International Indigenous KnowlEngland Nepal edge Centre at Ethiopia Quebec Lakehead UniverFinland Sweden sity. France USA - Minnesota(Duluth) Mr. Cardinal is a fellow of the There are approximately 30 Royal Architectural "incoming" and "going" students Institute of Canada studying under the exchange program. and in 1990 received the Order of Canada. He has designed a number of institutional and educational buildings including the Master Plan for the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His firm was recently awarded the design commission for the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. While on campus Mr. Cardinal met with Dr. Rosehart, gave a public lecture and slide show in the Agora, toured the Antina Fuhst is an exchange University campus with Professor student from the University of Dennis McPherson, Chair of the Konstanz the state of BadenDepartment of Indigenous Learning Wurttemberg, Gennany. She is one (formerly the Department of Native of 50 German students studying in Studies) and made a presentation to the 17 Ontario universities as part of a University's Board of Governors. province-wide exhange program with Professor Bruce Muirhead of Baden-Wurttemberg. Antina is the Department of History was invited taking three courses at LU and hopes to present a paper, "The Development to be an English and Physical of Canada's Foreign Economic Policy Education teacher. Lakehead in the Second Post-War Decade" at a University was her first choice Dr. .Jane Crossman. Professor of conference held in Bochum, Germany, because she wanted to be in a Physical Education. has been named in December. 1993. The paper is smaller university away from a large an Associate Editor of The Journal of being published as a chapter in the urban centre. When her courses Sport Behavior and while in England book J .L. Grnnatstein and Gustav finish in April she will visit Ottawa, as a Visiting Professor at The UniverSchmidt (eds) Canada at the CrossMontreal. Quebec City. Calgary and sity of Brighton. is taking a writing roads: The Critical 1960s? Universitat Vancouver before returning home. course at Oxford University. Verlag, 1994. Professor Muirhead has also been awarded a $15,000 research Lakehead University's Wrestling grant from the Bank of Canada to Students wishing further inCoach. Frands Clayton. was named research and write the biography of fonnation about the exchange "Coach of the Year" by the Ontario one of its governors. Louis program arc encouraged to conUniversity Athletic Association. LU Rasminsky. On January 14, 1994, he tact the Distance Education Ofplaced seventh overall in the CIAU signed a contract for publication with fice at (807) 343-8210. Championships held at Brock Univerthe University of Toronto Press. The sity in February. book will appear in 1996. AGORA 9 March 1994 �SENATE AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETINGS Notes from Senate Meeting, February 22, 1994 Enrollment: The Registrar gave an update on enrollment as of February 1 and provided preliminary application data. Re-engineering: An ad hoc committee, chaired by Dr. Whitfield, has been activated to consider changes for the upcoming registration to provide a more streamlined service to students. Code of Student Behaviour and Disciplinary Procedures: Dr. Ken Brown reported on the work of the Presidential Committee for the Biennial Review of the Code. The revised Code will be presented for approval to Senate at the March meeting. Master of Arts Programs: The Master of Arts in Native Philosophy and the Master of Arts, Resource Recreation and Tourism programs were approved in principle and will be forwarded to the Ontario Council on Graduate Affairs and the Ontario Council on University Affairs. Name Change: Senate approved the change of name from Department of Native Studies to Department of Indigenous Learning. Effective immediately. Senate Meetings 1994/95 (available on LUCI) Monday, Sept. 26, 1994, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1994, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1994, 9:30 a.m. (Approval of Graduands) Monday, Jan. 23, 1995, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 1995, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 12, 1995, 2:30 p.m. (Approval of Graduands) Saturday, May 27, 1995, Convocation Study Week: March 13-17, 1995 Retention of Written Assignments: Senate approved a recommendation from the Senate Committee on Academic Regulations that Instructors in each course retain for one year from the publication of grade: a) all written assignments not returned to the students; and b) all records pertaining to the calculation of the student's grade. Senate Sub-Committee on Communication Arts: Approval to go ahead with a pilot project that embraces three recommendations, a) that Senate establish a series of policies that will support the development of a University-wide Writing Across the Curriculum program, b) that the University create a Writing Centre through which it can support writing within the University and develop its Writing across the Curriculum Program, c) that the University support the development of a first-year writing course (offered as an elective). Dean of Graduate Studies: Senate approved the creation of a Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. Notes from Board of Governors Meeting, February 24, 1994 Infrastructure Funding: Lakehead University has received $ 1,680,000 in infrastructure funding: one-third of which will come from the federal government, one-third from the provincial government and one-third from the University. Funds can be used for handicap access, facilities renewal, or replacement of existing space. C.O.A.C.H.: Mr. Fred Poulter will represent Lakehead University on the Citizens for One Acute Care Hospital committee. Mr. Tony Seuret is the alternate. The University is participating in order to be aware of the possible long-tenn implications to our Health Sciences education program. Appointments: Dr. J.D. Stewart was appointed Chair of the Department of Anthropology for a one-year period July, 1994 to June, 1995. Dr. Hope Fennell was appointed Chair of the Pre-Service Teacher Education Program for the two-andone-half-year period January 1, 1994 to June 1996. Dr. Peter Colby was appointed as Adjunct Professor, Biology Mr. William Ross was appointed Professional Associate, Anthropology Mr. Mike Murphy was appointed Professional Associate, Business Administration All three appointments are for tenns of three years, commencing July 1, 1994. Board of Governors Meetings 1994/95 (available on LUCI) Friday, Sept. 16, 199412:30 p.m. Orientation: 2:00-4:30 p.m. and Annual Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 1994, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 1995, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 1995, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 1995, Convocation Thursday, June 15, 1995, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 1995, Annual Meeting 4:00 p.m. Ratification of Contract: The Board Executive Committee ratified on behalf of the Board of Governors the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Educational Workers, Local 5 for the three years ending August 31, 1996, in accordance with the Memorandum of Settlement signed January 3 1, 1994. Revision to the Board of Governors By-Laws: The Board approved a revision to the By-Laws that would see non-teaching staff representation on the Board of Governors increased to two, and student representation increased to two. The Board directed Senate to amend the election process of Board members from Senate in order that all faculty would have input. The Board fonnalized designation of a seat to the Aboriginal Management Council. All terms are now renewable. 10 AGORA J March 1994 J) �NEWS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES H~aNnNMoa Why go to the Dentist more than you have to? With the exception of very few. most people do not look forward to going to the dentist. Since this is the case, we should ask oursel ves if we are going to the dentist more often than necessary. Some argue that the six-month routine checkup was derived from toothpaste advertising in the I 950s as opposed to actual scientific evidence. If you do not need cleaning/scaling every si x months, why not go every nine months? Give it some thought! Printing Tip: When you make photocopies at the small photocopiers around campus with your Vendacard, they cost 7.2¢ each. but the Print Shop usually charges between 2.5¢ and 3.5¢ per copy (depending on the number of copies to be printed). If you have any questions. contact the Print Shop at extension 8409. Aerobics help control wel,irt DV Days: As you are aware, the Lakehead University Social Contract Agreement provides for voluntary unpaid leaves over its 3-year term. If you are interested in arranging for DV days for 1994, please discuss your plans with your supervisor and contact Human Resources. Did You Know that each additional mile walked or run may gi ve you an extra 2 1 minutes of life and save society an average of $0.24 in medical and/or other costs (based on a theoretical model developed by the RAND Corporation). Did You Know that the Lakehcad University pensi on fund earned a gross rate of return of 25.5% in I993. 1993 Annual Pension Statements will be mailed in March. C Lose Weight: In keeping with the fitness theme, anyone interested in holding weight loss sessions on campus i s welcome to call Rhonda (Office Services) at extension 8323. FITNESS HURDLES What Keeps You From Gettin g Fit? The mind is a wonderful thing. It can talk us into (or out of) our best resolutions, including our desire to become more physically fit. If you've been meaning to "get fit" but have yet to put your plan into action. it may be that you·ve devel oped mental " hurdles" that arc getting in your way. If you recognize yourself in the following situations. try our tips for jumping those hurdles and gelling on the track for a healthier. more physically fit lifestyle. HURDLE: No Time One of the most common reasons people give for not following a regul ar fitness program is lack of time. " I work 60 hours a week... " I have a full-time job, a family to care for - when can I exercise?" You get the idea. SOLUTION: Setting Priorities When you make fitness a priority. you' ll find the time. Do calisthenics while watching your evening TV program. Walk during your lunch hour. Schedule fitness time as you would any other important appointment. HURDLE: Old Habits When it comes to fitness. old habits - like inactivity - can stop you in your tracks before you ever get started. Habits can be hard to break. but understand that habits are team ed and they can be unlearned. SOLUTION: Take Action Understand that the only antidote to inactivi ty is taking action. Whatever your fitness resolve is. do i t just once. You'll find that it's a lot easier (and more gratifying) than you thought. Soon. activity will become your new "habit." HURDLE: Giving Up You've been ill. busy. otherwise occupied, and you've stopped doing your regular fitness activities. You feel guilty. annoyed with yourself. You're convinced that you don't have the ''willpower" to continue your resolve. SOLUTION: Think Positive Temporary "backsliding" isn't the end of the world. It happens to all of us. Don't get dragged down by negative thinking. Rather, realize that you slipped up. i t's okay. and you can begin again where you left off. Then. do it. Human Resources: Telephone 343-8334 Fax number 346-7701 Quote of the Month: A compliment is verbal sunshine. --Orben's Current Comedy 11 AGORA March 1994 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Betty Hygaard at the Information Office at 343-8300 or mail your information to Avila Centre. Deadline for the April Agora is March 28, 1994. MARCH / APRIL Sonnet Chamber Choir 'The Music of Canada" Sunday, April 24 Director: Allan Bevan Time: 8:15 p.m. Location: St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church (corner of Mary St. and Brown St.)Welcome spring with a festival of Canadian Nationalism. For information call 345-6618 Lakehead Association of Biologists (LAB) Guest Speaker Series Friday, March 18, 1994 Time: 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. Location: RC 1003 Free Admission Dr. Brock Fenton from York University speaking on "Time and Bats: Implications for Evolution and Behaviour" He is the Recipient of the 1993 Gordin Kaplan Award from the Canadian Federation of Biological Societies (CFBS) & THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY Lakehead University Annual Juried Student Exhibition March 17 to April 1O Cornwall Concert Series Tuesday, March·29 Michele Irion, violin; Heather Morrison, piano Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Jean McNulty Recital Hall Music and Visual Arts Centre Tickets: $7.00 (regular) $5.00 (students/seniors) Brown Bag Lunch with Speaker and Discussion Time: 11 :45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Board Room Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research March 21 Pat Jasen, The "Spermatic Journey"? Women, Men, and the Victorian Holiday School of Business Administration The Alumni Association of Lakehead University Award March 24 Linda Lundstrom - Successful Entrepreneurship - 1OKeys to Success. Sponsored by the SOSA, the Society of Management Accountants of Ontario and the Thunder Bay Business Women's Network Time: 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Location: Ryan Building 1042 Free admission --All are welcome For information call Arlene Smith 343-8386 Application Deadline: April 27, 1994 Linda Lundstrom will also be the guest speaker at the TBBWN dinner meeting the same evening - contact Susan Cameron at the Airlane Hotel for more information. Fitness Day: March 22 President Rosehart has declared March 22nd "Fitness Day"on campus. Why not say good-bye to winter by joining Health Services Staff and the Student Wellness Committee for a "Spring Back to Life" walk? Challenge each other to come out and welcome in Spring! We'll meet at noon in The Agora to enjoy a scenic tour of the campus for approximately one-half an hour. All staff and students are encouraged to attend! Opening Reception and Awards Presentation A GOR A The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. 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