75 10 13233 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/591acf259208e75b001dd681e16fbf34.pdf 65cd39f46a398d20dbbff7356f749084 PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Se tember 1995, Vol. 12 No. 6 Lakehead's Student Chapter of the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering was chosen by the CSChE to receive a national merit award for their outstanding achievements last year. Above (left to right) are members of the 1994-95 Executive: Michelle McGowan, Dan Robinson, Ingrid Thompson, Paul Backman, Jennifer Reszitnyk (President), Dave Maijala and Kris Heale. Changes to the Registration process reflect a Student-Centr~d Approach While lineups have not been eliminated, the whole process of registration should have been easier for the most important people involved: the students. Changes made include increasing the number of staff in Finance to help OSAP students, registering 4th year before 3rd year before 2nd year, better infonnation, better orientation coordination, printing course restrictions and prerequisites on the timetable and printing personal timetables for students. INSIDE Two new Deans appointed •· Dr. David Euler, Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, and Dr. Bahram Dadgostar, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration Story on Page 9 Changes were implemented through a re-engineering team made up of staff from eight different University departments. "All of the changes they made were ones that could be done with existing computer technology," says Don Watson, Director of Re-engineering. Eventually Lakehead's software will have to be replaced, but in the meantime significant improvements are being made -- not the least of which is the focus on student needs brought about by reengineering. The levers that have pennitted these improvements include policy changes, procedural changes, software modifications and $5,000 from the VicePresident Academic says Watson. But in the end, it will be the students who will say whether or not the team has been successful. After seven c~nsecutive years of record enrolment peaking at 6,045 full-time students and 1,806 parttime students on November 1,1994, Lakehead University is projecting a decrease of approximately 3 percent in full-time enrolment for 1995-96. The decline is primarily due to a decline in the size of the applicant pool (2,584 applicants) and perhaps the increase in tuition fees in the current year. A number of the University's programs including Social Work, Business, Education, Outdoor Recreation, and Kinesiology are at capacity. The University is continuing to accept and process applications to a number of programs including Arts, Science, Nursing, and Engineering until September 20. Continued on page 4 �■ij;j:@j•)§f•IJ.1;1 84•);i-r----------------------WHAT'S NEW? FURTHER GOVERNMENT RESTRAINT It is no seaet that the Ontario Government plans to announce, this fall, significant reductions in the transfer payments to universities (colleges, etc.). While it is too early to predict accurately the levels, it appears as if they will be significant (of the order of 15 percent) and swift. Toe potential exists that all the funding will be pulled in the 1996-97 year (still some possibility of a two-year phased approach). I need not tell you that this will be tough. by Dr. Robert Rosehsrt President Lskehead University ENROLMENT '95 Students are still registering and, so far, it looks as if our enrolment will be close to our projection - down somewhat in first year from last year's record high - but overall, close to last year's level of 6,000 students. Toe major factor in reduced Year 1 intake seems to be the result of two of the larger southern Ontario universities increasing their first-year intake by over 2.000 students in a high school student population that is close to constant Some no-shows in upper-year are potentially due to the improved job market on the one hand as well as consumer resistance to the recent tuition fee increase of 10 percent. SUMMER GOVERNMENT FUNDING REDUCTION In mid-summer, the Ontario Government reduced our in-year funding by 1 percent. In total, we had to reduce our 1995-96 (current year) budget by $493,000 and thanks to the co-operation and mostly voluntary initiatives of the budget managers, this was accomplished. 2 Our options are being explored and will be available for consultation later this fall as the 1996-97 budget guidelines are being prepared. It is clear that, in whatever options or series of options we choose, we must maintain our maximum student enrolment. A further anticipated government action is the partial deregulation of tuition fees. Titis is a complex issue and it will be interesting to see if, in fact, the government actually follows through in substantive form. Current governments exert a fair amount of control over the politically sensitive tuition fees and this would be all or partially lost with deregulation. As well, any major unregulated increases could have a dramatic impact on the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). I anticipate that for 1996-97, fee increases will be modest which will place even more budget pressure on the universities. More Ontario Scholarsat LU Our percentage of Ontario Scholars in the first-year class further increased last year to 24.3 percent. Toe range of the 17 Ontario institutions is 77.8 percent (Queen's) to 13.7 percent (Laurentian). Kit Minor LeavesLakebead University Kit Minor has left her position in Social Work to become a community social worker in the Northwest Territories. Kit has had a long-term interest in the far north and will have a major responsibility in her community. Kit intends to keep involved with Lakehead University through research initiatives and will return as a Visiting Professor in the future. Special Recognition to OGS Selected BoardMembers Each year, the Ontario Graduate Studies Selection Board process works because of the volunteer efforts of faculty at the Ontario universities. Lakehead University is particularly fortunate to have a good representation on the OGS panels. On behalf of Lakehead University and the OGS process, I would like to recognize and thank the following for their efforts: Humanities Division RE-ENGINEERING PROGRESS Work continues on the assessment of a new integrated software package that would see an integrated student records/ financial management data base. Titis technology, which is client-server based, would offer greatly enhanced academic and financial information exchange among and between various University users. It is hoped that a decision to proceed can be made by December and, if the decision is a go, implementation will commence as early as May of 1996. Toe successful implementation of this system over 18 months would bring to a conclusion the work of the Re-Engineering Group in its present form. Selection Panel Chairs ♦Dr. Frederick Holmes, English Sel~tion Panel Members ♦Dr. Patricia Jason, History Social Sciences Division Selection Panel Chairs ♦Dr. Josephine Tan, Psychology Selection Panel Members ♦Dr. Thomas Dunk, Sociology & Northern Studies ♦Dr. C. Netley, Psychology ♦Dr. Ian Newhouse, Physical Education ♦Dr. Juanita Ross Epp, Education ... continued on page 3 Agora, September 1995 �Biolo,fical Sciences Division PATRICIA CALLAGHAN Selection Panel Members LUSU RECEPTIONIST ♦Dr. Yves Pr~vost, Forestry Physical Sciences Division PatriciaCallaghan is eagerly looking forward to the excitement ofstudents returning in fall. As LUSU'sreception' ist, she is often the first l' / person students have l . .___..;....:....;_.....::;..:i • contact with, and is busy preparing herself to address the needs and concerns of Lakehead students. Selection Panel Members ♦Dr. William Allaway, Mathematics ♦Dr. Werden Keeler, Physics ♦Dr. Stephen Kissin, Geology ♦Dr. G. t Douglas Martin, Chemistry CoNGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Dr. I. Nirdosh and the Chemical Engineering Student Chapter for winning First Prize in the 1995 competition for the CSChE Student Chapter's Merit Award. The Award will be presented at the Annual Conference in Quebec City on October 16, 1995. CAMPUS WATCH PROGRAM Do you know what the Campus Watch Program is? If not, please find out. We must all work together to promote safety and awareness. SHARE OuR NoRTliERN VISION UPDATE As of August, 1995, the Campaign is at 98.3 percent of total objective. ■ Originally from Wmnipeg, Callaghan has lived all across Canada. from Saskatchewan to New Brunswick. although the north shore bas been her home most recently. While living in Terrace Bay she successfully ran the Red Dog Inn, before bringing her hospitality expertise to Thunder Bay' s Venture Inn. Callaghan came to Thunder Bay to focus on her family life. She has two daughters; Frio, who attends PACI. and Kimberleigh. an LU grad in English. Pat's involvement with Kimberleigh as she pursued her education has given her an understanding of the challenges many students face in today's world, and it's that understanding which she brings toLUSU. She enjoys being part of the University community, and is looking forward to the intellectual stimulation Lakehead provides. -- Shawn Vincent ■ During the summer, Dr. Bruce Bradley, archaeologist and world renowned flintknapper, demonstrated bow tools such as spear points, knives and scrapers can be made by chipping stone. Using local "taconite" chert, Bradley perfectly replicated a type of artifact made by Paleo-Indian artisans in the Thunder Bay area some 9000 years ago. He also fielded questions from a group of about 45 fascinated spectators. Modest travel support for Bradley's voluntary appearance at Lakehead beside the McIntyre River was provided by Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society. ■ ... WELCOME NEW FACULTY MEMBERS & STAFF ... Dr. Martin Arnold Dr. Ken Barter Dr. Russell Currie Dr. Alice Den Otter Dr. Mark Gallagher ProfessorJohn Graham Professor Bobbi Kerlln Dr. Dwight S. Mazrnanian Dr.JulleZhou Dr. Dimitrlos Makrakis Dr. David Euler Dr. Gary M. O'Bireck Agora, September1995 Music Social Work Outdoor Recreation, Parks& Tourism English Physics Social Work Ewcation Psychology Mathematical Sciences Electrical Engineering Forestry Sociology Marllyr_l Arthur, Continuing Education Coorcinator Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health, (NECAH); Ml~hael Power, Community 0evelopnentOfficer, Health Sciences North; Raymond Spirk&, Security Attendant; Teresa Linchuang, Technologisl Departmentof Mechanical Engineering; Ma~got Ponder, Library Technician/Secretary, Department of Library &lnfonnation Studies. 3 �ON CAMPUS lAtceHEAD BEAlS CAL TEai A team of first-year engineering students from Lakebead University walked away with first prize and a $1500 scholarship at tbe 1995 Hydro Power Contest held July 26-28,1995,inSanFrancisco,Califomia. The goal of the competition was for contestants to create a water-powered device that could lift a 1.5-kilogram weight to a 3-metre vertical height. The winning scheme, designed by firstyear engineering students Alan Ripley and Rob Maki and presented by Brad Bida. did the job in 15 seconds flat. beating out tbe team from Cal Tech by a margin of a half a second. There were 10 otber teams competing - and Lakehead's was tbe only team from Canada. For Dr. Martin Oosterveld, tbe contest was a way to teach first-year engineering students about hydro power. He gave WHo Do You CALL? tbe problem as an assignment in his firstyear Introduction to Engineering class and was not swprised by tbe creativity of his students. Oosterveld likes hydro power projects because tbe skills required cover all engineering disciplines - civil, electrical, mechanical and chemical. And, he says, "Since many of my students are members of FlfSt Nations communities situated near rivers in Canada. they have a special appreciation and interest in the engineering problems of small hydro power installations." The competition which was organized by Hydro Review Magazine, the Tennessee Valley Authority's F.ngineering Laboratory and sponsored by 35 organizations including CANMET (Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy Tecbnology)/Natural Resources Canada. Due to tbe secondment of Katherine Shedden to tbe Office of the Registrar, tbere has been a reorganization of duties in the Information Office. Frances Harding, as Publications Officer, is responsible for the Agora newsletter and the Nor'Wester Magazine and should be contacted for all story ideas or submissions. Denise Bruley, as Communications/ Special Events Officer, is responsible for University Promotions (i.e. advertising) as well as Media Relations and University Special Events. You can contact Frances at exL 8193 and Denise at ext 8372. Katherine Shedden has moved to UC0003 (next to Human Resources) and can be reached at exL 8800. LUCC PICNIC The ninth annual Lakehead University Community Council picnic last July attracted over 50 people. "The baseball game ended in a score of 17 to 16 and Nancy and Frank Luckai made a clean sweep of both the egg and the balloon toss, " says LUCC Coordinator Norma Gibson. Thanks to Versa Food Services for providing the barbecue supper and to the LU grounds crew for their help in moving picnic tables. WHo's WHO _, «\ ~ f I 4 . _'o· • ( , ·\ ....... Dr. Martin Oosterveldand BradBida demonstrate the water-powered dsvice designed by first-year engineering students Alan Ripley and Rob Maki. Lakehead's entry was the only Canadian entry in the 1995 Hydro Power Contest· he/din San Francisco in July. Dr. Yves Prevost, Associate Professor in the. Faculty of Forestry, has made it into the Canadian Who's Who 1995, the largest and most authoritative publication of its kind in Canada. offering instant access to more than 15,000 prominent Canadians in all walks of life. In Prevost's write-up it states that his "career mission is to educate people so that insects are accepted as allies in maintaining the health of our planet." Agora, September 1995 �THE REGISTRATION PROCESS ( CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) Over the summer the University held its second annual "Headstart Program" which attracted over 200 new students in addition to 70 parents and provided the opportunity for new students to learn about the University as well as to register early for the 1995-96 academic year. Early registration was also once again available to returning students and in excess of 1,900 returning students registered early for the 1995-96 academic year. Meanwhile late registration continues to Wednesday, September 20. ■ PARENTS PROGRAM GotNG STRONG If you have never been to university, what sort of changes can you expect to see in your son and daughter as they go through first-year? And how can you help? Those are the main questions addressed by the Parents Program, and for the last three years more and more parents are coming on campus to find out the answers. WRITING ABOUT RESEARCH S.P .A.R.K. -- Lakehead will continue this year thanks to the generosity of Thunder Bay's local newspaper. Colin J. Bruce, the publisher and general manager of The Chronicle Journal/The Times News (a division of Thomson Newspapers Company Limited), has confmned that his organization will sponsor the program by giving Lakehead University a cash donation of $1500. In addition, the company will give the University an inkind donation of advertising. The S.P.A.R.K. (Students Producing Articles on Research Knowledge) program is designed to help students develop journalism skills; to help Lakehead University promote its research; and to help raise public awareness about the importance of research and its benefits to society at large. Students interested in applying are asked to contact Frances Harding at 343-8193. In August and September, an orientation was held by Student Services giving approximately 290 parents the opportunity to meet key University personnel and ask questions about academic and student life. A Parents Handbook with information on academic assistance, financial aid, awards, housing, student services, health care, sports, and recreation is available. Parents receive a bi-annual newsletter discussing issues and providing information about student life. The Parents Buy A Book Campaign gives parents the opportunity to contribute to the Library. Last year approximately $32,000 in cash and pledges were collected from 218 parents. For more information about the Parents Program contact Vonnie Cheng at 343- 8522. Agora, September1995 MAINTENANCE CHOICE The annual Maintenance Choice golf tournament organii.ed by the staff in Campus Development last June was huge success. In the photo above Committee members Joe Gosslin, Brian Baraskewich and Ken Sundell contratulate the winning team: Wayne Hainrich, Bill Stevens, Etie Turpin and Susan Mandela The tournament raised $200 for Lakehead University scholarships and bursaries. REGIONAL ScrENCE FAIR ENTRANT WINS BRONZE AT THENA110NALS Congratulations to Avery Pennarun, a grade 12 student from St Patrick High School, who won a bronze medal at the National Science Fair competition held in Whitehorse, Yukon, last May. His winning entry was a computer project titled "Interfering Waves." Pennarun won the best overall project at the Northwestern Ontario Regional Science Fair held at Lakehead University on April 6, 1995. ATHLETICS Is THAT AN Auot Fox ? Engineering secretary Susan Childs was a little concerned when someone told her a fox was sleeping on her brand new Pontiac Grand Am. The animal stayed for about two hours - long enough for Peter Puna to capture him (or her) on film. Peter Puna is Lakehead's staff photographer. He is available to the entire University community for personal and work-related photo assignments including studio and darkroom projects. He can be reached through Graphics & Photography Services by calling 343-8661 . Puna's studio is in SN1009 next to the Department of Psychology. Lou Pero, Lakehead's men's basketball coach, was appointed Manager and Assistant Coach with Canada's men's basketball student team by Head Coach John Dore of Concordia University in Montreal and Basketball Canada The team began training camp at Humber College in Toronto on July 29 and represented Canada at the 1995 World University (FISU) Games which ran from August 23 to September 3 in Fukuoka, Japan. CORRECTION In the June issue of the Agora we featured a picture of Faculty of Education secretary Uta Hicken and her daughter Sherry (not Stacie as noted in the caption). Sherry graduated from Business Administration last May. Her sister Stacie is still in high school. ■ 5 �RESEARCH NEWS "MICROCOSM" MAKES rrs CANADIAN DEBUT This summer Lakebead University hosted the first Canadian workshop on a new multi-media. interactive software program that has the potential to revolutionize data analysis methodologies. The program -- Microcosm -- is a Windows-based application that has been designed to meet the needs of scholars acroM a wide spectrum of disciplines. Dr. Frank: Colson. a historian at the University of Southampton, England, believes Microcosm is a powerful tool for research and teaching that has the potential to democratize scholarship. He and bis partner and colleague Jean Colson demonstrated the new technology to a group of Lakebead librarians, staff and faculty on July 19 - a month before malcing a similar presentation at the International Congress of Historical Sciences in Montreal. When asked about the potential impact of this new technology on the world of ideas, Colson likened it to the Gutenberg press saying Microcosm has the potential to revolutionize the world of academe. The software was developed in the early 1980s to support a resource-based approach to learning by allowing individual authors to quickly pull together a multi-media teaching package using their pre-existing document, video, sound, graphics and animation files. According to PC Magazine (May 1995), Microcosm comes into its own when the reader's task is to actively explore an information resource: "In a Microcosm application you could easily be constrained to follow a prescribed path through the resource material. But Microcosm's big strength is that you can also be allowed more open exploration of the resource material. Used in this way, an author's hypertext links provide a "map" of the available resources that can be explored by readers under their own steam. To enhance exploration, a Microcosm application allows readers to set up their own hypertext links and effectively construct their own knowledge base within the supplied material." "It's precisely the kind of analytical and learning tool we yearn for," says Lakehead University anthropology professor Dr. Scott Hamilton. He likes the way the Wmdows-based application allows the user to preserve the integrity or "authority" of a text, to provide context, and to encourage re-interpretation, discussion, and debate. There have been 54 projects using the new software undertaken in Britain including Frank: Colson's own document - an analysis of Sir Winston Churchill's famous "Iron Curtain" speech incorporating audio sound, video images (from original film footage), and scanned images of original handwritten documents that show all of the author's marginal notes. Colson believes the new software has enormous potential to enrich university and college courses either as a library resource or as a teaching and learning aid in a seminar setting. Unlike the freewheeling chatter on the Internet, be says, Microcosm documents are peer reviewed and so are considered to be of the same calibre as academic publications. Frank: Colson is the Director of the Digital Libraries Research Centre with The Historical Document Expert System (HIDES PROJECT) at the University of Southampton. The HiDES Project bas received support from the Caloutse Gulbenkian Foundation, the Leverhulme Trust, the British Academy, the Royal Historical Society, IBM UK Trust, Hampshire Country Council and The University of Southampton. For more information contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research at 343-8793.■ SSHRC INTERNATIONALSUMMER INSTITUTE: AN INTENSELY PRODUCTIVE RESEARCH RETREAT More than 45 researchers from around the world gathered at Lakehead University in August to focus on Social Science Perspectives on Health Service Delivery Issues in Rural and Remote Areas. The International Summer Institute, described by Coordinator Jean F.ngholm as a "research retreat," was the only one of its kind funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada this year. University ofSouthampton historian Frank Colson demonstrates anew mufti-media, interactive computer program designed to meet the needs ofscholars across a wide spectrum ofdisciplines. 6 Lakehead University was well represented having members on three out of the five research teams participating. Shown above are Dr. Paul Humphries, Director of the Northwestern Ontario Medical Programme (NOMP); Dr. Lynn Penrod, President of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council ofCanada (SSHRC); Dr. Bruce Minore, Director of the Northern Health Human Resources Research Unit (NHHRRU) and Dr. Connie Nelson, Dean ofGraduate Studies and Research. ■ Agora, September 1995 �STATISTICAL WORATORY PROVIDES A NEW SERVICE TO STUDENTS, FACULTY AND THE Dr. John Griffith Dr. Keith Roy Dr. Maurice Benson DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL Sc!ENCES BECOMES. SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL SclENCES Four Schools and four Faculties. Now that the Department of Mathematical Sciences has become the School of Mathematical Science, the University's academic structure just got a little easier to remember. The change, effective July I, 1995, means the School of Mathematical Sciences is comprised of two departments: the Department of Computer Science chaired by Dr. Maurice Benson and the Department of Mathematics & Statistics chaired by Dr. Keith Roy. Director Dr. John Griffith says the change was made in recognition of Computer Science as an independent discipline, with its own NSERC Committee and its own accreditation procedures. Roy, the Chair of Mathematics & Statistics, has taken over the additional role of Graduate Officer, while Benson, Chair of Computer Science, also acts as the Co-op Adviser. "Students will now find Computer Science courses listed under Computer Science," says Griffith, "and not embedded in the list of Mathematics courses. As well, they will benefit from advice from knowledgeable Chairs in each of the two disciplines -Computer Science and Mathematics & Statistics." Having the School divided into two departments, he says, will give greater publicity to each area and will give Lakehead University representation on two national organizations -- the Canadian Mathematics Chairs and the Canadian Computer Science Chairs. In addition, Lakehead's Co-op partners will have the opportunity to interact with a Chair who is an expert in that particular area. Like the other independent schools (Kinesiology, Nursing, Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism) the School of Mathematical Sciences reports to Dr. Jim Gellert, the Dean of Arts & Science. The four faculties (Business Administration, Forestry, Engineering, and Education) report to Dr. John Whitfield, the Vice-President, (Academic). ■ Lakehead University will host the Canadian Mathematical Educational Study Group in May, 1997. Agora, September1 995 Pueuc Whether you are analyzing the eating habits of dragonfly larvae or measuring the ways that integrated circuits are stressed with voltage, the folks over in the School of Mathematical Sciences' Statistical Laboratory can help. Since January, Karla Nobrega has been meeting with faculty and students to help them choose the best methods for their particular research project She begins by asking ''What questions do you want answered?" Then, because her knowledge of statistics is so broad, she can help her "clients" choose which statistical tests or procedures are appropriate. After that, she might even give advice on designing the survey or choosing an appropriate population for testing. Karla Nobrega Nobrega is currently a graduate student in the School of Mathematical Sciences specializing in Statistics. In the process of carrying out her responsibilities with Lakehead's Statistical Laboratory, she is actually completing a course in consulting. According to her supervisor, Dr. Keith Roy, Nobrega is exceptionally qualified for this task: "At other schools graduate students usually work in pairs on one or maybe two projects per year. Karla has worked on over twenty in the past seven months." Nobrega has done graduate work in Mathematics at both Queen's University and the University of AJberta. She likes the environment of a smaller university and says, "With no PhD program the pecking order is different and the supervisors have lots of time to spend with the Master's students." If a particular research problem is complex, Nobrega will review the problem with her supervisor and with Dr. Julie Zhou (who shared an office with Nobrega when they were both graduate students at the University of Alberta). The Statistical Laboratory's goal in 1995-96 is to become more widely known - particularly among Lakehead researchers who may wish to factor in the cost of its services into their fall grant applications. In addition to providing statistical consulting and statistical services (including presentation of results in graphical or tabular form), they will also provide short courses and seminars on various areas of statistics and statistical computing. The Statistical Laboratory is located on the 3rd floor of the Ryan Building in Room 3008. You can contact them by telephone at 3438777or343-8469, byfaxat343-882I,orbye-mail: stat.lab@lakeheadu.ca • 7 �•;J:@%1;@=•~1•=tl=iii- Jose Ignacio Gare!a Barcia FRIENDS OF ASTURIAS CONNECT IN THUNDER BAY There are only three Canadian members of this exclusive group who speak to one another (in Spanish) via the Internet. They met for the first time this summer when an Ottawa-based student Jos6 Ignacio Garc(a Barcia began a two-year trip to Antarctica by bicycling around the north shore of Lake Superior. The other two are Lakehead's Emil Dolphin, Associate Professor of Spanish and French, and Jos6 de Cangas, Associate Professor of Nursing. Asturias is one of the most beautiful and most historic regions in northern Spain, the only part of the country that was never conquered by the Moors," says Dolphin. There are about 40 people living around the world who love the region and keep in touch with one another via e-mail. Ignacio Garcfa (or "Nacho" as he likes to be called) is planning to meet up with another "Asturian" when he gets to the United States - an anthropology professor living in Chicago. Dolphin has noted that some of his students are reluctant to travel even when they have the financial means. Yet tasting and touching another culture is vitally important, especially for language students. The Internet, he says, has made it easier for people to establish common ground and to begin to develop new friendships. ■ 8 GEOLOGY BtOLOGY Lakehead University was represented at the July meeting of the International Union of Geophysicists and Geodesists, attended by more than 4000 geophysicists at Boulder, Colorado. Dr. Borradaile, a professor in the Department of Geology, gave the keynote address in the session on Applications of Magnetic Anisotropy. Did you know that a small, white worm about the length of your thumb can bring a half ton moose to its knees? This subject deals with the manner in which the magnetic properties of rocks vary in different directions through minerals, and through rocks comprising these minerals. This field of study permits us to understand subtle variations in the orientation of crystal structure that are invisible to other techniques. Olsson is a veterinarian who has received funding from the Sweden-America Foundation and the Royal Academy of Forestry Science to spend six months at Lakehead University comparing notes with Biology professor Dr. Murray Lankester. Borradaile has contributed to the study of magnetic properties of rocks in the last decade, publishing at least five peerreviewed papers in International Journals each year. His research has concentrated on fundamental techniques that have contributed to many fields such as monitoring· stress patterns in the Earth's crust (e.g. precursors of Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions), ancient movement patterns in the Canadian Shield, the location of ore deposits, tracing environmental pollution, detecting geologically recent climate change and historical changes in land-use. A recent innovation of this work has permitted Borradaile to detect the recycling of ancient Roman building materials by the subsequent Saxon, Norman and medieval cultures in England. At the same conference, Borradaile gave an invited talk on the effects of stress on remanent magnetism after which he was invited to give next year's keynote address on rock magnetism and experimental deformation at the European Geophysical Society meeting in the Netherlands. The parasite is called Elaphostrongylus alces -- and it is responsible for bringing Dr. Ing-Marie Olsson from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala to further her research. Lankester has been studying a "cousin" of the Swedish parasite (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis) which in Canada affects white tail deer as well as moose. "Although there was an outbreak in Sweden that killed 300 moose in 1985, the parasite is not considered to be a huge threat," says Olsson. "However, in Sweden there are over 300,000 moose," she says "and each year between 80 - 90,000 moose are hunted." This is about the same number as are killed by hunters on an annual basis in all of North America! While in Canada, Olsson attended the North American moose conference in New Brunswick and has visited the Falling Snow Project north of Thunder Bay. Olsson will be at Lakehead University until October 27, I 995. ■ Borradaile's research is supported by a five-year grant of $60,000 per year from NSERC and he received his sixth equipment grant from NSERC this year also. Within the coming year several international visitors are expected to benefit from the unique rock-physics laboratory facilities that Borradaile has established at Lakehead University. ■ Dr. Ing-Marie Olsson Agora, September 1995 �Ms Andrea G. Lundy Dr. Alastair D. MacDonald Dr. S. Richard MacGillivray Ms Margaret F. MacLean Dr. Peter F. Mah Dr. Lada Malek Dr. Azim Mallik Mrs. Tracey E. Marks Dr. Stephen McBride Dr. Lome S. McDougall Mr. Andy McFall Mr. Fred McIntosh Dr. Roderick W. McLeod Mr. Dennis McPherson Dr. William Melnyk Dr. George J. Merrill Ms Diane Michieli Mr. Les Miller Dr. Kathleen M. Minor Dr. Roger H. Mitchell Dr. Walter T. Momot Mr. Bill K. Morgan Ms Michel Morton Mrs. Marion Muldoon Dr. Gary H. Murchison Mr. Alain Nabarra Mr. Shiv Naimpally Dr. John Naysmith Mrs. Brenda Nelson Dr. Connie Nelson Mr. Ron Nelson Mr. Stan Nemec Ms Norma Jean Newbold Dr. Ian Newhouse Dr. lnderjit Nirdosh Dr. David A. Nock Mr. Henry E. North Dr. Martin Oosterveld Dr. Donald E. Orr Dr. Anne Osbom-Seyffert Dr. George W. Ozburn Mr. Daniel R. Pakulak Ms Diana E. Pallen Dr. Urned S. Panu Dr. William H. Parker Mr. David B. Parsons Mr. Pentti A. Paularinne Mr. Brian A. Phillips Mrs. Linda Phillips Mr. James Podd Ms Debra D. Poulin Mr. Fred Poulter Dr. Yves Prevost Dr. Reino E. Pulkki Mr. Peter H. Puna Dr. Venugopala R. Puttagunta Dr. James A. Pylypiw Dr. J. Douglas Rabb Mr. Ain Raitsakas Dr. M. Rappon Dr. Harun Rasid Dr. J. Michael Richardson Dr. R. Charles S. Ripley Dr. Robert G. Rosehart Dr. L. Keith Roy Dr. Raoul E. Ruiperez Mr. John C. Russell Ms Gabriella E. Sacchetti Dr. Vincent L. Schonberger Dr. Gerd Schroeter Mrs. Joan L. Seeley Dr. Edson C. Setliff Mr. Lyn F. Sevean Mrs. Vivian Sharp Ms Katherine M. Shedden Ms Jo-Anne Silverman Dr. Helen Smith Mr. Victor C. Smith Mrs. Cindy Soldan Dr. Thomas M. Song Mr. Ron Spina Ms Donna St. James Ms Stefanie D. Stangier Ms Donna L. Stecky Mrs. Beverley Stefureak Mrs. Bonnie J. Stemkens Mr. Grant D. Stephenson Dr. M. Darlene Steven Dr. Joe D. Stewart Ms Jessie Sutherland Ms Sharon Taylor Ms Janice C. Thatcher Dr. Lisle A. Thomson Mrs. Susan F. Trevisan Dr. Peggy Tripp Dr. Seimer H. Tsang Mr. Michael W. Turek Mr. Gilbert Vanson Mrs. Linda A. Veinot Mrs. Patricia Vervoort Dr. Henry T. Saliba Mr. E. Grant Walsh Mr. Don W. Watson Dr. Paul Watts Dr. Dan Weeks Dr. Geoffrey Weller Mr. Robert G. Welsh Ms Geraldine S. White Dr. John Whitfield Mrs. Bonny Wigmore Mrs. Karen L. Williams Mrs. Leona Wilson Mrs. Lyette Y. Wirtz Mrs. Gwen Wojda Ms Louise I. Wuorinen Ms Darlene L. Yahn Dr. Kung-Chi Yang Dr. Ernst R. Zimmermann Dr. Siegfried Zingel Mr. Rob Zuback �A Special Thank You to Lakehead Uni.versity Faculty and Staff Who Have Donated to the Share Our Northern Vision Campai.gn Anonymous Ms Beverly Adams Dr. Henry J. Akervall Mr. Doug H. Alexander Mr. Ken Allan Dr. William R. Allaway Mr. Fred Anderson Ms Margaret M. Anderson Dr. Robert W. Archibald Ms Cheryl M. Balacko Mr. Lynn A. Barber Mrs. Elizabeth A. Bartonek Mr. Crandall Benson Dr. Maurice W. Benson Mr. Kailash C. Bhatia Mr. C. Ralph Birston Mr. L. Dale Black Ms Rita Blais Mrs. Shirley A. Boneca Mr. Norman C . Bonsor Ms Margaret I. Boone Dr. Graham J. Borradaile Mrs. Phyllis Bosnick Dr. Alan Bowd Mr. Bill Bragnalo Mr. Glen C. Broman Mr. Kenneth Brown Ms Denise A. Bruley Dr. Aris Carastathis Dr. Glen B. Carruthers Mr. David Challen Ms Madge Chan Dr. Anita B. Chen Dr. Min-Sun Chen Mr . Dave Christie Mr. Jack Christy Mr. F. Richard Clarke Mrs. Kerrie-Lee Clarke Mr. Andre T. Cloutier Ms Sharon Cole Dr. Dianne L. Common Dr. Jane E. Crossman Dr. Walter R. Crowe Mr. Daniel F. Crozier Dr. Harold G. Cumming Mr. Jose deCangas Mrs. Anne E. Deighton Dr. Roger Delaney Ms Elizabeth C. Diem Dr. Robert S. Dilley Dr. Livio Di Matteo Ms Catharine E. Doig Mr. Jack Drewes Ms Kimberly T. Duffy Mrs. Erica L. Dzuba Dr. William Eames Dr. Said M. Easa Dr. A. Ernest Epp Mrs. Ruby V. Farrell Ms Maria Fine Dr. Joyce Forbes Ms Margaret E. Forbes Dr. Richard Freitag Mr. Laurie J. Garred Ms Kathleen Gazey Dr. James H. Gellert Mrs. Valerie J. Gibbons Dr. Tony G. Gillies Mr. Richard J. Glew Ms Sarah A. Gooding Dr. Colin Graham Mr. Eric A. Green Dr. T. John Griffith Dr. James Haines Mr. Albert J. Harding Ms Frances Harding Mrs. Connie Hartviksen Mr. Ken R. Hartviksen Dr. Minoru Hasegawa Mr. Gerry M. Hashiguchi Mrs. P. Lynn Hauta Dr . Margaret H. Hawton Dr. Gerrit Hazenberg Dr. William G. Heath Ms Joy Hirnmelman Dr. Rick M. Holmes Mrs. Susan L. Horsfall Mrs. Jennifer D. Howie Dr. Alan N. Hughes Mr. David G. Hughes Ms Rebecca Hurley Mrs. Betty Hygaard Mr. Robert M. Isotalo Ms Lada H. lwasykiw Mr. Edward H. Janssens Dr. Claude D. Johnson Dr . Margaret E. Johnston Mr. Stu Julius Mr. Ben Kaminski Mrs. Iris Karam Dr. A. James Kayll Dr. Werden Keeler Mr. William D. Keeler Mrs . Mary Lou Kelley Dr. David Kemp Dr. Beverley E. Kent Dr. Clement F . Kent Mr. Peter S. Kerr Dr. Muzibul H. Khan Ms Ti King Ms Rhonda R. Kirk Gardner Dr. Daniel Klassen Mr. Manfred G. Klein Mrs. Anne A. Klymenko Ms Sarena Knapik Ms Glenna C. Knutson Dr. George A. Kondor Dr. Barbara Kronberg Mrs. Dawn Kucher Mr. Peter N. Labor Dr. Ron S. Lappage Dr. Norman LaVoie Dr. Claude G. Liman Dr. J. Gary Locker Mrs. Cynthia H. Loos Dr. Brian J. Lorch Mr. Frank Luckai Mrs. Nancy J. Luckai �FACULTY PROMOTIONS On July 1, 1995, the Following Promotions went into effect : ♦ to the rank of Professor: Dr. H. Akervall, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism ♦ DAVID EULER to the rank of Associate Professor: Dr. F. Blaikie, Education APPOINTED DEAN OF FORESTRY Dr. K. Brownlee, Social Work Dr. David Euler has moved from being a Senior Policy Advisor with the Ministry of Natural Resources in Sault Ste. Marie to being the Dean of Lakehead's Faculty of Forestry. He has been appointed for a fiveyear term commencing July 1, 1995, and replaces Dr. John Naysmith who has held the position of Director and then Dean since Dr. L. Di Matteo, Economics 1988. Euler grew up in Michigan but completed all of his academic studies in the state of New York including a Master of Arts in Teaching (1970) and a PhD in Wildlife Ecology ( 1973) at Cornell University. After graduating, he began working with the Ministry of Natural Resources in Canada as a Habitat Ecologist and by 1991 he had moved into the position of Senior Policy Advisor. During a portion ofthat time --from 1979 to 1984 -- he served as an adjunct assistant professor with the University of Toronto and York University. While working with the MNR, Euler helped to write portions of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act and to develop a Policy Framework for Sustainable Forests, A Conservation Strategy for Old Growth Red and White Pine Forest Ecosystems. He is very encouraged by the new legislation because "it takes the long- term view in terms of maintaining forest sustainability" and "will involve people as never before." "Forests are critical to the process of the earth's environment," says Euler, "and managing them successfully is Canada's greatest challenge...Lakehead University is at the heart of this vast, wild boreal forest; all of the issues are right here, on our doorstep...Our responsibility is to produce forestry graduates who are both technically competent and excellent communicators able to work with different groups to arrive at common goals." ■ Agora, September1995 Professor E. Dolphin, Languages Dr. M. Johnston, Georgraphy/CNS Professor T. King, Nursing Dr. S. Kinrade, Chemistry Dr. J. Lynes, English Dr.T. Puk,Education 1 MEET ONTARJ0 S MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING John C. Snobelen was elected to the Ontario Legislature in June 1995 representing the riding of Mississauga North. While in the private sector, Snobelen was president of Jarnso Environmental Inc., a waste-material trucking company, Mid-Ontario Equipment Ltd., a specialized transportation equipment manufacturer, and The Cameron Group, a business consulting firm. Snobelen, 40, is a pastchair of Hunger Project in Canada and a founding member of the National Reining Horse Association in Canada. ■ EDUCATION Dr. Medhat H. Rahim was selected by the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) to contribute to the ICMI study: New Prospects on the Teaching of Geometry for the 21st Century at Catania, Italy·· Dipartimento di Matematica. Citta' Universitaria, September 28 - Oct 2, 1995. The participation for the study is by invitation only and is restricted to 75 participants around the globe. ■ BAHRAM DADGOSTAR APPOINTED DEAN OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION An economist who is an authority on Northwestern Ontario has taken the helm as Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration. Dr. Bahram Dadgostar has been appointed forafive-yeartermcommencingJuly 1, 1995. He replaces Professor Ken Hartviksen who is on a six-month sabbatical with plans to return January 1, 1996. One of Dadgostar's goals in the next five years will be to help Lakehead University establish a graduate program in Business Administration. As well, he hopes to strengthen the international aspects of the undergraduate program and the management information systems (MIS) area. All this, he says, "In a time of cutbacks where everyone is being asked to do more with less." "Lakehead University already has many international contacts and linkages because of its proximity to international resource industries (mining and forestry)," says Dadgostar. "And because of its location and unique environment, Lakehead has many similarities with -- and consequently much to offer •• countries such as Sweden and Russia." Originally from Iran. Dadgostar has a PhD in Economics from Iowa State University as well as a MSc in Economics from Ball State University in Indiana and a MSc in Finance from Concordia University in Montreal. He co-authored the book, The Economy of Northwestern Ontario: Structure, Performance and Future Challenges with Dr. B. Moazzami and Dr. W. Jankowski from Lakehead's Department of Economics and has been the author of several journal articles. Since coming to Lakehead in 1983, Dadgostar has travelled extensively, both nationally and internationally, working as a visiting professor and a consultant. ■ 9 �FORUM DRAFT Lakehead University Anti-Racism and Ethnocultural Equity Policy JUNE PREAMBLE Lakehead University's commitment to social justice is reflected in the following goal from its Strategic Plan 1992-1998 which acknowledges the importance of institutional awareness and responsiveness. The University undertakes to develop and support a responsive and open environment which values individual uniqueness, respects diversity, is culturally sensitive, is free from discrimination and is conducive to scholarly activities. To this end. the President founded the Lakehead University Anti-Racism Committee (LUARC), with representation by students, faculty, and staff. Campus consultations confumed the racial and ethnocultural diversity of the University community including students, faculty and staff. Campus members reported encountering racist incidents and barriers to full participation in education and employment on the basis of race and ethnicity. For many, discrimination on the basis of religion is closely related to race and ethnicity. Racist behaviourdenigrates its victim, brings dishonour to the perpetrator, disrupts the academic community as a whole, and diminishes the stature of the University. The University's Harassment and Discrimination Policy and Procedures provides every person with the right to freedom from discrimination and harassment on all the grounds covered by the Ontario Human Rights Code, including race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin and creed. It also provides a process to deal with complaints. 10 14, 1995 Changing student and faculty demographics in the University population, particularly with Aboriginal people, have made apparent the limitations of traditional educational perspectives such as a curriculum that focuses primarily on the experiences and achievements of people of European background. The University recogniz.es that achieving equity in education and employment requires institutional support, pro-active educational programming, effective complaints procedures, the co-operation of every member of the University community, and informed leadership at every level of the University. With the view that the University needs to be open to and understanding of ethnocultural and racial diversity and needs to create a learning and working environment free of racism, this Policy has been developed. Each member of the Lakehead University community is responsible for respecting others' rights and freedoms and for helping to create an environment that is free from racial and ethnocultural discrimination and harassment. Poucv STATEMENT This Policy applies both on and off campus to all members of the University community in the pursuit of University duties, or while engaged in University related activities. Lakehead University supports the racial and ethnocultural diversity of its community as a source of human excellence, cultural enrichment and social strength. This policy promotes a pro-active approach that emphasiz.es education and prevention. DEFINITIONS The University acknowledges that it has a special responsibility to promote positive attitudes toward human diversity; to ensure that its practices foster excellence and respect among students, faculty, staff, and governing bodies; and to create an environment that allows all students and employees to develop to their full potential. Affirming the values enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, The Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the University recogniz.es its moral and legal responsibility to ensure that all members of the community can study, work, and live free from discrimination and harassment on grounds prohibited by law. The University is committed to providing an environment in which all members of the community have access to and participate freely in all aspects of University life. FoR THE PuRPOSE OF THIS Poucv: Access is the right or opportunity to enter or use. Anti-racism refers to opinions and actions which contribute to the elimination of racism in all its forms, as expressed in policies, ~ures and practices of the University and in the behaviour of individual members of the University community. Anti-racism education includes programs to identify and change policies, procedures, and practices that may be racist, as well as the racist attitudes and behaviour that underlie and reinforce such policies and practices. Barrier(s) are hidden, invisible and/or visible obstacles to equity in education, employment or other services. Blas is a preference or inclination that inhibits impartial judgment; prejudice. Agora, September 1995 �Culture is the totality of ideas, beliefs, values, activities, traditions and way of life of a group of people. tive race and ethnocultural relations and prepare students to live in a racially and culturally diverse society. Discrimination is action that has the effect, intentionally or unintentionally, of denying an individual or group treatment or opportunities equal to those accorded others in the areas of education, employment and other services. The leadership will participate in anti-racist training and implement this policy. Systemic discrimination is when intentionally or unintentionally discrimination becomes institutionalized in policies and practices which disadvantage certain racial or ethnocultural groups. • Diversity refers to variety in terms of race, religion, culture and ethnicity. Equity isjust, impartial and fair treatmentfor each person. Equity program is a program that eliminates discriminatory policies and practices, remedies the effects of past discrimination and ensures equity within the University. Ethnic group is a group whose members share a common heritage, culture, racial background and traditions. Ethnocentrism is the tendency to judge all others by the norms and standards of one's own culture. Ethnocultural group is a human population which sees itself or is seen by others as distinctive in its way of life. Harassment includes words or actions that disparage or humiliate a person in relation to a prohibited ground contained in the Ontario Human Rights Code. Inclusiveness ensures the inclusion of all groups. Race is a social category used to classify people by certain physical characteristics. Racism refers to actions based on a belief in the inherent superiority of one racial or ethnocultural group over another. GUIDELINES: Leadership The Board of Governors, Senate, President and other persons in leadership positions will ensure that policies, programs and practices eliminate discrimination, promote posi- Agora, September1995 University Policies and Practices Existing policies, guidelines and practices will be reviewed and where necessary amended to reflect this policy. Persons in leadership positions will ensure that guidelines and practices in their area of responsibility comply with this policy. F.ducationalEquity The University will continually strive to provide an environment for its students that is free from cultural, racial and religious bias and/or discrimination in recruitment, admission policy and practices, educational programs, and evaluative policies and practices. Promotional materials will portray and acknowledge the diversity of Canadian society in an equitable and appropriate manner. Curricula and teaching methodologies should reflect the experiences and contributions of the diverse cultural, racial, and religious groups. Faculty will be offered developmental workshops to increase awareness of cultural and racial issues and appropriate actions for dealing with such issues. Teaching materials that contain discriminatory bias and stereotypes should be used exclusively in a critical context in order that students become open-minded. discerning and analytical thinkers, aware of historical and current values, attitudes and behaviours. Support services will respect the diversity among the student body, be culturally sensitive and free from bias and discrimination. Employment In accordance with the Ontario Employment F.quity Act, the University faculty and staff will be recruited, hired, evaluated, promoted and rewarded in a fair and equitable manner. F.ducationalProgramandAwaren~Rai.,ing The University will provide faculty and staff with development activities and programs which will enable them to deal more effectively with race relations issues in their work. These activities and programs will increase the awareness of the need for equitable race relations and intercultural understanding; promote a widespread understanding about what constitutes racism, harassment and discrimination and its harmful effects; and improve knowledge and skills to work effectively in a multicultural, multiracial environment A comprehensive educational strategy may include developing a plan for training in intercultural and race relations issues; developing component(s) for orientation on intercultural/interracial issues for all members of the University community; educational, cross cultural workshops; campaigns such as international days; posting this policy prominently on campus; distributing the policy to all staff and students; workshops about the policy; and other appropriate awareness raising activities. Special Programs A person's right to equal treatment without discrimination is not infringed by the establishment of a special program. The University may implement special programs to assist persons of diversity to achieve or attempt to achieve equal opportunity and/ or to contribute to the elimination of racial discrimination prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code. ComplalntProcedure Individuals who believe they have been subjected to racial discrimination and/or harassment shall receive due process under the Board of Governors' Harassment and Discrimination Policy. The complaints procedures provided under the Harassment and Discrimination Policy (See Appendix A) shall be the procedures followed by individuals seeking resolution of racial discrimination/harassment complaints. Confidentiality shall be respected as in that Policy. When the complaint is deemed to be of an academic nature, the Harassment and Discrimination Officer will appoint a facilitator to seek an informal resolution. In the event that a satisfactory resolution to the matter is not achieved. the complainant may request a formal investigation as provided under the Harassment and Discrimination Policy. ...continued on page 12 11 �Mlffi;ll•i•i;•~t•1;••=1A;l~MMt•1~-1-----------------------DRAFT - LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ANTI-RACISM AND ETHNOCULTURAL EQUITY POLICY ... continued from pagB 11 Collective Agreements & Academic Freedom Some collective agreements contain articles on discrimination and academic freedom. In the context of interpreting this Policy, these articles should be referenced. Visitors to the University Persons visiting the University or contractors engaged by the University will be expected to adhere to this Policy. Implemeolatioo The President will ensure that appropriate procedures for Policy implementation are developed as soon as possible following Policy approval by the governing bodies. Such procedures will address, but are not limited to the following: • Increase awareness and understanding of race relations issues on campus; • Development and training in race relations matters; • Curricula review; • Employment Equity legislation; • Review of other policies, guidelines and practices. Review The Vice-President (Administration) in consultation with faculty, staff and students will review this policy within three years to ascertain if any amendments are necessary. OFIA CONTRIBUTES $200,000 TO FACULTY OF FORESTRY'S CHAIR IN FOREST MANAGEMENT AND Poucv Lakehead's Chair in Forest Management and Policy got a boost this summer thanks to the generosity of the Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA). Earlier this year the Board of Directors of the OFIA voted unanimously in favour of contributing $200,000 to Lakehead University's Chair in Forest Management and Policy over a five-year period. The presentation was made on campus on August 18, 1995, when Lome Crawford, the Manager of Woodlands at Avenor Inc., presented a cheque on behalf of Marie Rauter, President of OFIA, to the President of Lakehead University, Dr. Bob Rosehart. Toe donation by the OFIA ensures that the Chair will be able to continue its research efforts on a wide range of important forest management and policy issues. The Chair was established in 1987 with a $1 million grant from the Government of Ontario. It became active in September, 1988, with the appointment of Dr. Peter Duinker as Chairholder and Associate Professor of Forest Management and Policy. Toe Chair has played a vital role in the development of forest policy in Ontario and serves as a unique, independent forum where forest management and policy alternatives can be developed and examined rigorously. With a mandate to cover both the management and policy levels of forest decision-making, the Chair brings an independent and practical management perspective to policy development, and provides a strong policy context for the investigation of management problems. Over the past seven years, the Chair has completed a wide range of research projects, including studies on wildlife habitat, forest-sustainability indicators, community forestry, environmental assessment, herbicide use, conflict resolution, public participation, Aboriginal forestry education, and others. Chair research personnel and graduate students have authored and presented dozens of papers and reports on their work. In addition to the grant from OFIA, the Chair's current research funding includes a large contract to undertake wildlife habitat and biodiversity assessments for a forest-products company in Alberta. Duinker is also a member of the newly funded Network of Centres of Excellence on Sustainable Forest Management, which will provide additional research resources for several years. ■ ■ PuBuc FORUM You are invited to attend a public forum to discuss this draft of Lakehead University's Anti-Racism and Ethnocultural Equity Policy. NOTICES WILL BE POSTED AROUND THE CAMPUS ONCE A DATE, TIME AND LOCATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED. =:;_= 12 == Lome Crawford (left), acting on behalf of Marie Rauter, the President of the Ontario Forest Industries Association (OF/A), presents a cheque for $200,000 to Lakehead University President Dr. Rosehart The funds will be used by the Faculty of Forestry's Chair in Forest Management and Policy. Agora, September 1995 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY VISION Interlibrary Loans Fee for journal articles: On September I , 1995, the cost to the borrower for journal articles obtained on Interlibrary Loan increased from $2 to $3 per requested article. The Library continues to pay the remainder of the $5 per article cost for faculty, students, staff and visiting scholars. Library and Internet Subject Guides: Subject guides are prepared, reviewed and updated by the reference librarians of The Chancellor Paterson Library. These guides are intended as a starting point for doing research in the Library and on the Internet. A subject guide is available for most subjects taught at the university. Copies of these guides are available near the Infonnation Desk. The Logozzo family, Iron Range Bus Unes Inc., recently donated an AMT·BEMG Telemetry System for the School of Kinesio/ogy. This invaluable piece ofequipment can measure muscle activity and will b6 used extensively in training and research. Shown above (left to right) are Engineering Technologist, Carlos Zerpa, Joe Logozzo and Chair of Lakehead's Department of Kinesiology Dr. Tony Bauer. Music AND VisuAL ARTS CENTRE CAMPAIGN REACHES OVER $500,000 Toe recentJy constructed Music and Visual Arts Centre launched a five-year equipment campaign in tandem with the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign in October of 1991 with the assistance of National Chair, Arthur Black, and Regional Co-chairs Annette Augustine and G. Sydney Halter. Along with the participation of over 30 volunteers, this fund-raising initiative realized over $535,000 toward purchases of pianos, computers, stereo equipment, a state of the art electronic sound studio, etching presses, and pottery wheels just to name a few of the many required items. Additionally, as a result of this initiative, several new music and visual arts scholarships, awards and bursaries were created for deserving students. Many national corporations, foundations, local businesses and friends of Lakehead University have contributed to the huge success of this mini campaign. Leadersrup gifts were created by the Toronto Dominion Bank, The Eckhardt-Gramatt~ Foundation, Dr. John and Mrs. Etoile Naysmith, and Mr. WiJliam and Mrs. Pauline Tomlinson. RecentJy, prominent Thunder Bay businessman, Mr. William H. Buset, provided a significant gift which will be recognired in the naming of the William H. Dusel Centre for Music and Visual Arts, thereby concluding this campaign. The donor recognition board will be unveiled at a reception for our generous supponers in early October. ■ Agor a, September1995 Library Instruction Program for Students: The following types of classes are offered throughout the months of September and October. For times and dates please inquire at the Information Desk. Registration is necessary for all sessions. ♦ Tour oftbe Library: Tours are one half hour long. Scheduled tours begin August 28 and run until September 22 at various times during the day. ♦ Searching Library Catalogues (LU and WorldWide): During trus session, students will learn to search the Library's Online Catalogue. Accessing and searching catalogues from other Libraries around the world will also be featured. Sessions begin September 11 and run until September 22. ♦ CD-ROM Searching: CD-ROM indexes provide an effective method for locating journal articles and other documents for your research. This session will provide students with the skills needed for the most effective searching of indexes. Sessions will be held daily during the week of September 25th. ♦ Finding Information on the Internet: During trus 90 minute session students will learn about useful starting points and search tools on the Internet Sessions will take place during the weeks of October 2 and October 9. ■ UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED G> Lakehead University has announced the establishment of the Lakehead University Foundation under the Universities Foundation Act, 1992. As an agent of the Crown in the right of Ontario, the Lakehead University Foundation will solicit, receive, manage and distribute money and other propeny received by the Foundation to support education and research at the University. The Foundation is administered by a board of directors consisting of Mr. G. Sydney Halter (Chair), Mrs. Betty Coates, (ViceChair), Ms Susan Braun, Mr. J.R. Evans, Mr. Teuvo Nupponen, Mr. Arn Westlake, Mr Russ Garrett and Mrs. B. E. Metzler. For more infonnation contact Jo-Anne Silverman at 343-8910. ■ 13 �lll~l=iW-ii;t•1~1•1(11MM~•;l=l-1•J!l;H¥eFRr WINS AGAIN! The exceptional service which the Emergency Frrst Response Team (EFRT) provides to the University community was recognized during the 1995 Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week (COHSW). On June 15th, the team was awarded the "Community Health & Safety Award" - a safety recognition award sponsored by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers in celebration of COHSW. The award is given "to honour a particular volunteer group or organization that has made a contribution to health and safety in a workplace or in the community at large." The EFRT is a group of student volunteers who provide emergency frrst response services on campus during the fall and winter sessions. Lakehead's team is one of only two university teams in the country to provide 24 hour per day, 7 day a week service during its operating season. Their service complements the efforts of Lakehead's Security Services, Health Services and our 124 designated frrst aiders. The award caps a prize-winning season for the Team. In March, Lakehead's EFRT placed first in the advanced first aid competition at the Provincial Emergency Response Conference at McMaster University. Congratulations! NEW MEMBERS OF y OUR JOINT HEALTH & SAFETY CoMMmEE •28 Grams ofPrevention and Safety: Isn't It Worth It?: two lab safety videos from Fisher Scientific Co. Preventing Employee Exposure to Bloodborne and Other Pathogens: a video from the University of Minnesota INJURIES: Gooo News AND BAD While the news concerning reductions in injuries continues to be good, we cannot diminish the fact that University employees are continuing to be injured on the job. To date, this year, twentynine employees have been hurt at work. The statistics point to the continued need to re-evaluate our notions about health and safety. It's time to throw away the "safety as just common sense" model, and accept that safety doesn't just happen. Health and safety results when all employee groups are committed to achieving a safe and healthy workplace; when they meet regularly to identify, evaluate and control hazards; when the parties work and interact openly and effectively, together, to produce the desired result ... a safe and healthy environment for both work and study. Compenaable lnjurl•• at Lokahead Unlve,-lty: 19!M va. 1995 MldJcal Aid Cllffl • The last four months have seen a few changes to the roster of the Lakehead University Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). Tony Bauer and Anne Deighton have joined as new members representing LUFA. Tony and fellow LUFA rep, Lynn Barber, will serve as designates; Anne will serve as the official alternate. CUPE's new designated committee member, Duan Hu, will be backed up by Mojdeh Rostarni-Allison. SEIU's Jason Wigmore and Ian Munro have traded spots: Jason will be serving as designate, with Ian as alternate. Adele Ritchie, as LUFA President, will sit as an ex-officio member of the committee. Loe,t Time Clalma Day. Loet on Lost Time c....... L_J ===-------------~- 0 ID U ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Numbtt of Mldk&I Aki Claims I Number of l.a.t Tme Clalma I Number of 0119 loat The JHSC has representation from all six university unions (CUPE, IUOE, LUFA, OPEIU, SEIU, and USWA), as well as from three non-unionized employee groups (Schedule 1 and 2 employees, and Technicians). In addition, academic and administrative managers are both represented. The Human Resources Officer Health & Safety, and the LUFA President hold ex-officio positions. While the JHSC meets monthly, committee members are available to assist you with your health and safety concerns throughout the month. For a current list of committee members, check the JHSC list posted in your department. NEW HEALTH & SAFETY VIDEOS The health and safety area of Human Resources maintains a library of VHS format videos which are available for loan to University employees. Some of the new titles which we have obtained this summer are: 14 Accepting the 1995 Community Health & Safety Award from Larry Westlake (right) of the Ontario Ministry of Labour, are Sue Jamieson and Scott Styles of the Emergency First Response Team. Agora, September 1995 �Human Resources UPCOMING Telsphone Fax number 343-8334 346-7701 EAP CouRSES AND WORKSHOPS: Parenting Workshop -Tuesday, September 26, 1995 -1his one-evening talk is for parents with children 12 years of age or younger and will deal with discipline and self-esteem. , Assertive Communication Course - October 5-26 1995 - This 4-week course will enable participants to communicate assertively, handle conflicts effectively and enhance selfesteem. Financial Planning Workshop-Tuesday, November 14, l 995-1his talk will covereverything you've ever wanted to know about Registered Retirement Savings Plans. CALL 343-4626 TO REGISTER Cumulative Drug Cost Increases vs Consumer Price Index (CPI) 120 Drug Costs 100 % 80 60 40 20 - - - - - - - - - - - - - , CPI 0 co co 0) co .... 0 0) 0) N 0) <") 0) LO 0) Year Did You Know that the Lakehead University pension fund earned a gross rate of return of 10.34 percent between the beginning of January and the end of JuJy 1995? CANADA SAVINGS BoNos (CSBs) Employees who wish to purchase CSBs through payroll deduction may pick up an application in Human Resources. Completed applications must be returned to Payroll no later than Friday, October 13, 1995. Employees who purchased CSBs last year will be notified when and where to pick up last year' s paid-up bonds. 0 Reminder: Additions or deletions to your list of dependents MUST be reported to Human Resources. Agora, September1995 Quote of the Month: Remember, if you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got. 15 �CALENDAR 0 The Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship will hold its 12th annual conference in Thunder Bay, from October 25 to 27. The theme of this year's meeting is "Entrepreneurship in the New Economy." Keynote addresses will be presented by Grace White, the winner of the 1993 Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award for International Competitiveness; Catherine Swift. president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business; Charlie Coffey, senior vicepresident at Royal Bank of Canada; and David Stewart-Patterson, financial editor for CTV. For more infonnation contact LisaBeckwickat473-3841 orfax623-9165. 0 The Centre for Northern Studies is hosting an International Tourism Conference for Industry, Government and Researchers from October 12 - 15, 1995 entitled Shaping Tomorrow's North: The Role of Tourism and Recreation. Themes include challenges in northern tourism, native people and tourism, research needs, culture and tourism, eco-tourism, adventure recreation, environmental protections, planning for tourism, regional initiatives, and land use conflicts. For infonnation contact Robbie Ferguson at 343-8360, fax 343-8100ore-mail: robbie.ferguson@lakeheadu.ca. 0 Children's poet Sheree Fitch will give a public lecture on Tuesday, October 3, 1995 at 8:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge. This is the first lecture in the 1995-96 Department of English Lecture Series sponsored by Thunder Bay Travel, Sweet Thursday Bookshop and Thunder Bay Public Library. There will be a reception and booksigning following the lecture. Cash Bar. Free Admission. 0 A CaU for Papers for the 12 Annual lAKEHEAD UNJVERSJTY CONCERT SERIES 0 The Faculty ofBusiness Administra- tion is planning a workshop on Business (Fall Schedule) Etiquette this fall. Details will be printed in the October issue of the Agora. All concerts, unless otherwise noted, are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts CHANCELLOR PATERSON Tuesdays, 12:30 pm October 3: Colleen Gibson, oboe, Jeff Gibson, french horn, Joy Fahrenbruck., piano, October 17: Allan Bevan, organ (Wesley United Church), October 31:Alexander Tselyakov, piano, November 14: Erilca Raum, violin; Heather Morrison piano, November 28: Harold Wevers, bassoon, Joy Fahrenbruck, piano. For tickets and information caU: 343-8787 lAKEHEAD UNJVERSJTY POOL SctiEDULE (September IS-December 1) Monday and Wednesday 11 :30 amto 1:30 pm; 2:30pmto4:00 pm Tuesdayand Thursday 8:00 am to 9:30 am; 2:30 pmto 4:00 pm Friday 8:00 amto9:30 am; 11 :30 amto 1:30 pm; 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Saturdays 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Sundays 2:00 pmto 3:30 pm all evenings 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Thanksgiving Schedule Closed all day •-Saturday, October 7and Monday, October9. Open Sunday October 8 2:00 to 3:30 pm only. DEADLINE Canadian A~iation for Distance Education Conference with the deadline of FOR THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF THE October 31, 1995 has been issued by the Continuing Education department at the Universite de Moncton, Moncion, NB, ElA 3E9. Session proposals should be submitted under one of five subthemes: Converging Technologies; Teaching/ Learning Strategies; Organizational Issues; Public and Private Sector Linkages; and Global Village Concepts. For information call (506) 858-4121 or fax (506) 858-4489. OCTOBER 2, 1995 AOORA LIBRARY HOURS Mon. to Thursday 8:00 am to 11 :30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday 10:00amto6:00pm Sunday 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm Agora The Agora is published by the Information Office of the Department of External Relations. The newsletter is distributecl monthly (except torJuly and August) to faculty, staffand friends ofLakehead University. Director of External Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer: Frances Harding CommunicationSISpecial Events Officer: Denise Bruley Secretary: Betty Hygaarcf Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics:Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: The Editor, Agora LakeheadUniversity 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8300 FAX: (807) 343-8999 £·mail: trances.harcfing@lakeheadu.ca ... 0- (J) (J) N t; 0 iIO 16 a, September 1995 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.12 No.6 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an announcement of a change in registration process, a message from the President, and announces new Deans Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995-09 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/9d2b8f0a269a19bbe7f392eaf274cd8a.pdf 16f42f0a27f4b8dbfcba85629ce3d72f PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada October 1995, Vol. 12, No. 7 The Lakehead University Business Association {LUBA) hostedits Fourth Annual Orientation for first-year business students in September. Over the years, the student club has developed a tradition ofplanting tree seedlings around the campus in keeping with the University's five-year plan for the renewal of trees on campus. Story on page 4. Photo: Peter Puna LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY TO BE PART OF A NETWORK OF CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT COMING UP Political Science is hosting a roundtable discussion on the Quebec Referendum on October 27. Details on page 12. The Natural Science and Engineering Research Council ofCanada(NSERC) recently announced funding for a Network of Centres of Excellence in Sustainable Forest Management, and Lakehead University is participating as one of the Centres of Excellence. Between 40-50researchers working within IO universities across Canada will join with government and industry representatives to study Canada's boreal forest ecosystems in an interdisciplinary fashion. Dr. David Euler, Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, welcomes the award saying that it will put Lakehead University "on the frontier of research and of new ways of thinking." Lakehead University's Chair in Forest Management and Policy Dr. Peter Duinker is encouraged by the federal government's recognition of the importance of sustainable forest management 10 both the environment and the economy. Being part of the Network of Centres of Excellence, he says, will facilitate muchneeded collaboration and cooperation among forestmanagement researchers across Canada. Dr. Rob Rempel, an Experimental Design Scientist with the Ministry of Natural Resources Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research (CNFER) and an adjunct professor with the Faculty of Forestry, will join with Duinker over the coming months to seek out the necessary funds to initiate a variety of research projects. This is the second Centre of Excellence for Lakehead University under the NSERC program. In 1990, the University joined the Network ofCentres of Excellence in Mechanical and Chemimechanical Wood Pulps. �IW;J:fflMahi-i;hll•h•-1------------------------For your information, the Task Force on Funding is comprised of the following members and individuals: ♦ all members of the Senate Budget Committee ♦ The Chair, Vice-Chair (Financial Planning), Vice-Chair (Human Resources) ofthe Board of Governors ♦ 2 Vice-Presidents and Chaired by Mr. Poulter, VicePresident (Administration) ♦ Grant Walsh, Executive Director, University Services all Deans ♦ ChiefLibrarian ♦ Bruce Muirhead, President, LUFA ♦ ♦ Jack Drewes, Labour/Management ♦ Cheryl Balacko, Labour/Management by Dr. Robert Rosehart President Lakehead University ♦ Les Miller, Director of Finance ♦ Bill Bragnalo, Director of Human Resources ♦ Pentti Paularinne, Registrar ♦ Sonja Hansen, Vice-President,LUSU 1995-96 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT As you know, Lakehead University, like all other provincial institutions, is faced with serious funding reductions which are targeted for announcement by the Ontario Government in late November, 1995. The Ontario Economic Statement is expected to clarify the nature and extent of the cutbacks. The development of this year's budget will be extremely challenging and, as well, will shape the future direction of the institution more than similar efforts in recent years. It is important that the vision of Lakehead University, being a unique northern and regional institution with a broad mandate for postsecondary education, research, scholarship, and community and regional service, be reinforced in this exercise. The actual budget development will be focused, as in prior years, on the Task Force on Funding which, this year, will be augmented by the three senior officers of the Board of Governors. In order to assist this effort, a "Green Paper" options paper is being prepared and should be ready, as well, near the end of November. The focus of the Green Paper will be to present a number of options and to explore the associated fiscal savings. It will not recommend a prescribed course of actions. It is also widely felt that there will be no one "approach" that will translate into the necessary savings but, rather, that we should focus on a package of options which, in total, and over a prescribed time, will generate the necessary results. A key requirement of our approach will be the need to maintain our enrolment at close-to-current levels. The time-line process for budget development is given on the next page. You will note the two opportunities for general University community input (December 7, 1995 and April 2, 1996). I would encourage the participation of all members of the University community in these important meetings. 2 ♦ Kerrie-Lee Clarke, Institutional Research I would encourage all of you to follow up and give input to the work of the Task Force on Funding during this very important period. BRIEFLY Honorary Degree nominations are sought by the Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees. Please direct questions and/or nominations to Mrs. Linda Phillips in my office as soon as possible. ACCIDENT CLAIMS OFF-CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE We have learned recently of the death of Bonnie Sternkens, one of our off-campus representatives from Red Lake, who was killed in an auto accident Bonnie was an off-campus representative for approximately ten years and will be sadly missed by her family and our students in the Red Lake Area. A SNOWBIRD'S SALUTE Snowbird pilot and Lakehead graduate Captain Ian Searle (BScF'84) surprised firstyear Forestry students and faculty while they were heading off to Field School last month. Searle got on one of the buses and, after talking to the students, asked trip leaders where they were going then gave the map a quick check. Just after lunch, the Snowbirds flew overhead in perfect formation and did two loops especially for the LU group. -- Katherine Shedden Agora, October 1995 �PROCESS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 1996-97 BUDGET The Process will evolve through: 1. The development of a Green Paper outlining options for consideration, and responses to the Green Paper from the University community; 2. The Task Force on Funding which will comprise the representation as utilized in prior years, but augmented by the Chairs of the Board of Governors. The processand timetable are provided below. The timing ofsome actions may be adjusted depending upon the actual date ofthe Government's Economic Paperannouncement and other external factors. .___ _ _ _ G_RE_E_ N P_A_P_ER_ _ _ _ _.....I ...... I ____ T_AS_K_F_o_ Rc_E_oN_Fu_N_o1N_G_(T_F_F) _ _ _ ____, DATE ACTION DATE ACTION 1. Release of Survey Results by President Sept. 95 1. Familiarizationwith current environment for TFF Oct.95 2. Discussion of options by Senior Management (VP Academic) Oct. 95 2. TFF establishes interimmulti-yearbudgetguidelines Nov.3 3. Consider Provincial Government's Economic Paper-Senior Management Nov. 22 (est) 3. TFF reports to Board of Governors' Financial PlanningCommittee Nov.6 4. Release Green Paper Nov.24(est) 4. LabourManagement receives budgetguidelines Nov.? 5. Open meeting for University community Dec.7 5. Financial Planning Committee reports to Board of Governors Nov.16 6. Responses to Green Paper Dec.15 6. Budgetdevelopment begins based on Interim Guidelines Nov.17 7. Direct summary of responses to Task Force Dec. 20 MARK YOUR CALENDARS TO ATTEND TWO 7. TFF considers Provincial Government's Economic Paper and Green Paper Nov.20 (est) 8. Senate BudgetCommittee reports to Senate 9. TFF receives Green Paper response summary 10. TFF considers and recommends revised budget guidelines 11. Senate BudgetCommittee reports to Senate Nov.22 Dec.20 Jan.19/96 Jan.22 12. TFF report to Financial Planning Committee 13. Board of Governors considers revised Budget guidelines Feb.6 Feb.15 14. Managementcompletes multi-year Budget development 15. TFF begins consideration of proposed multi-yearbudget 16. Final Budget considered and recommended by TFF 17. Labour Management receives proposed budget Mar. 1 March 8 March 26 March 27 18. Open meeting with University community 19. Proposed budget received by Financial Planning Committee 20. Senate Budget Committee reports to Senate 21. Financial Planning Committee recommends proposed budget to Board of Governors April2 22. Budget implementation begins for May 1 April26 OPEN MEETINGS FOR THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1995 AND TUESDAY, APRIL Agora, October 1995 2, 1996 April3 April25 April25 3 �ON CAMPUS LUBA STEPS IN WHAT A TURN-AROUND! (CoNTJNUED FROM PAGE 1) About 150 tree-seedJings were planted by first-year business students along the perimeter of the grounds surrounding the Northern Studies building and on the southwest side of the river near Oliver Road. The event was sponsored by Hill Greenhouses, Creekside Nurseries and the Ministry of Natural Resources. LUBA thanks the volunteers who made this event possible: Professor R. Clarke and Nancy Luckai from the Faculty of Forestry, LU staff in Health Services, and Jim Podd of Campus Development. UPGRADING SECURllY SKILLS Congratulations to Security Officer John K. Hutton (right) who successfully completed a training course designed to upgrade the skills of Ontario Campus Security Officers. The four-week course, given at Humber College in Etobicoke last summer, is the first of its kind in Canada and was developed jointly by Humber College and the Ontario Association of College and University Security Administrators. Topics included Human Relations, Criminal Law, Enforcement Practices, Related Legislation and Self Defense. The cost of the course was covered by Lakehead University's Human Resources department and Chief of Security Paul Brezanoczy (left) anticipates that eventually all Lakehead University Security Officers will be able to take the course. 4 For the last three years Lakehead University has been forced to take second place to Confederation College in the annual Canoe Challenge on Lake Tamblyn. But not this year! The Lakehead team shaved many precious seconds off their race time by simply turning themselves around at the half-way mark, and not their heavy canoe. Special thanks go to Athletic Facilities Supervisor Bill Keeler for organizing the event and to all the students, staff and faculty who participated. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CONVERSION ALCHOHOL AWARENESS MOVEMENT PROJECT BEGINS PHASE 2 SALUTES UKEHEAD Two years ago a Ford F-100 pick-up truck was donated to Lakehead by Thunder Bay Hydro. The idea was to convert the truck to an electric vehicle (E/V) powered by batteries, and to make the E/V an acceptable substitute for fossil fuel vehicles under the extremes of Thunder Bay's winters. Last month representatives from the utility company were on campus to present a cheque for $15,000 for phase 2 of the project. Two co-investigators from the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Seimer Tsang and Dr. Sabah Mansour, are working with six fifth-year students to have the E/V up and running by this spring, at which time the converted truck is to be operated and evaluated by the maintenance crew of Lakehead University. Funding is being provided by Thunder Bay Hydro for the acquisition of the electric motor and controller, parts, batteries, components and instruments needed to complete this conversion. --Wayne Petersen An alcohol awareness movement that links over 90 campuses across the country, has ranked Lakehead University in second place for the 1995 "Campus of the Year" title. Residence Life Coordinator Nonna Jean Newbold attributes BACCHUS CANADA's recognition of Lakehead 10 a number of activities held on campus last year including Alcohol Awareness Week, the Mocktail Contest, the MADD Red Ribbon Campaign, the Drinkwise Booth, and the Beer-Case- Equals-Tuition display. SUDS (Students Unified for Drinking Sensibly) is the name of Lakehead's campus affiliate of BACCHUS. It is a LUSU club with members from each house in residence as well as from the campus at large. Congratulations to Shaun Berney, a first-year Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism student, who was selected from over 300 applicants to attend the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) Conference in Montreal this month. Agora, October 1995 �MARY BJORKLUND FOSTER A SCHOLAR ENDOWMENT FUND In celebration of Lakehead's 30th Anniversary and in response to the ever increasing costs of post-secondary education, Lakehead University has set a goal of creating 50 endowed scholarships, bursaries or awards of $5,000 each. Students with hearing disabilities will be gelling some extra help in the future thanks to the generosity of Mary Bjorklund (right). On the suggestion of her daughter Sharon (left), an endowment fund has been established to purchase a variety of assistive devices and services for hearing-impaired students. The new equipment will be housed in the Lakehead University Learning Assistance Centre and will be available to any student who needs it. The University currently has three types of hearing devices: a FM system with an octagon microphone that enables the hearing-impaired person to hear conversations in a tutorial; two sets of "Easy Listener" which aids one-on-one listening; and an Infrared Listening System which is installed in the University Centre Theatre. ~har~n Bjorklund, who is herself hearing unpaired, has taken two half courses in Political Studies during her 27 years as an employee of the University. She encouraged her mother to make the contribution so the people of Northwestern Ontario would benefit. Bjorklund credits Director of Student Services Geraldine White for encouraging her to attempt University study. "I never would have done it without her being so persuasive," she says. The Learning Assistance Centre is located in the basement of the Student Centre (SC0003). Agora, October 1995 Senior Development Officer Jo-Anne Silverman says that since the program began this fall,. several scholarships have been established, but many more are needed. "With over half of our students on OSAP and one in ten receiving financial assistance from Lakehead University, the need to alleviate financial difficulties is becoming even more critical," she says. Silverman and Vice President Fred Poulter are currently meeting with the Thunder Bay business community to discuss ways companies can "Foster A Scholar." The reception to date has been excellent. To establish a 30th Anniversary endowment, a minimum of $5,000, payable in a lump sum or in installments, is required. An annual award is then paid out to the deserving student from the interest earned. Lakehead University offers a generous recognition package to the potential donor including: a listing of the award in the University Calendar; an invitation to the annual Donors' Reception where the donor's name is prominently displayed on a donor board; the donor's name and the student recipient listed together once a year in an advertisement in The Chronicle-Journal; and a receipt for income tax purposes is issued for the amount of the gift. Endowed awards usually carry the name of the donor or a name "In Memory." Considering that the economic impact of Lakehead on the community is $175 million, it is not surprising that individuals in the community are coming forward in support of Lakehead University. If you would like to establish an award, or if you know of someone who might like more information on the scholarship program, please contact the Development Office at 343-8910. BOARD OF GOVERNORS The following appointments were made at the September 21, 1995 Board of Governors' Meeting: New Members: Hank Akervall Richard Andison Bob Archibald Allan Becker Terry Robinson Re-nominated: J.J. Davis Rebecca Johnson Dusty Miller Fred Nowgesic John O'Brien Douglas Scott Officers of the Board of Governors: Chair: Pat O'Brien Past-Chair: Tony Sauret Rrst Vice-Chair: Maureen Doig Second Vice-Chair: Steve Hessian President: Robert Rosehart Secretary: Bev Stelureak Maureen Doig, Lakehead University's Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors, has been elected to the position of Vice-Chair of the Council of Chairs -- an organization representing Chairs of University Boards of Governors. Mrs. Doig will be Chair of the Council of Chairs when their Annual Meeting is held in Thunder Bay in 1997. ANTI-RAC~M Pueuc FORUM OCTOBER 23 Lakehead is holding a public forum on Monday, October 23 at I :00 pm in the University Centre Theatre to hear comments on the draft copy of the Lakehead University Anti-Racism and Ethnocu/tura/ Equity Policy which was published in the September 1995 issue of the Agora. Joe Comuzzi, MP, Thunder Bay-Nipigon, was on campus last month to present a $10,000 cheque from the Ministry of Canadian Heritage to assist the University in implementing its Anti-Racism policy. Vice President (Administration) Fred Poulter says the funds will be used for special lectures and workshops for faculty, staff and students to enable them to deal more effectively with race relations issues. 5 �RESEARCH NEWS SSHRC International Summer Institute In the fall of I 992, as part of its international strategy, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Cowicil of Canada (SSHRC) established the Summer Institute program to promote international and interdisciplinary research and to involve scholars of all levels of e~rience. Canadian Universities were invited to compete for the three grants to be awarded annually to host these theme-focused events. A year ago we received the exciting news that a Swnmer Institute with the theme "Challenge '95: Social Science Perspectives on Health Service Delivery Issues in Rural and Remote Areas" was to be hosted by the programs of Health Sciences North on the Lakehead University campus from August 14-24, 1995. The Institute afforded Health Sciences North programs an opportunity to further their individual and collective objectives of fostering research relevant to northern Ontario. These interuniversity programs comprise the Northern Studies Stream (McMaster), Northern Outreach Program (University of Western Ontario). Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health (LU/ McM), Northern Health Human Resources Research Unit (LU/ Laurentian), Northwestern Ontario Medical Programme (McM/ LU), and Family Medicine North: NWO (McM/LU). The Institute reflected the tenets that characterize Health Sciences North •· interdisciplinary activity, inter-institutional collaboration, and the bringing together of academic and practitioner members of the community. Principal Investigators for the SSHRC grant were Dr. Bruce Minore of NHHRRU and Dr. Paul Humphries of the Northwestern Ontario Medicine Programme. Lakehead University hosted an intensive research retreat this summer focusing on health service delivery issues in rural and remote areas. Challenge '95 was a natural outcome of the "Redressing the Imbalance" Conference organized by Lakehead University's Northern Health Human Resources Research Unit (NHHRRU) two years ago. Best described as a research retreat, the Institute adopted a unique approach by inviting prefonned teams who largelydetermined the work to be accomplished and hence their own schedules. This approach required a purposely designed yet flexible format, very different from that of a workshop or conference. Its planning and evolution generated considerable interest and excitement, and a major collaborative effort was required to bring it successfully to fruition. The event was supported not only by SSHRC, but also by Health Canada, the Medical Research Cowicil of Canada, the Australian High Commission, the City of Thwider Bay, and the Universities of North Dakota, Manitoba and Western Ontario, in addition to Lakehead and McMaster Universities. Travel for the Australian team was made possible by the Australian Commonwealth Department of Human Services and Health. > 6 Agora, October 1995 �Attending the Summer Institute were social scientists from different countries and with varying research backgrounds and expertise, as well as health care providers from rural commW1ities. Scholars with international and diverse perspectives on rural health issues came together to share knowledge and compare experiences in both fonnal and infonnal settings, in addition to furthering their own research projects. Topics covered a broad spectrum of rural health issues and included frameworks for health service delivery, contextual evaluation of interdisciplinary training, women's involvement in the promotion of community health, decision-making in infonnal, fonnal and self-care of the elderly, and suicide prevention in the Eastern Arctic. Primary responsibility for the day-to-day development, structure, and direction of the program rested with the research teams. Comprised of both seasoned and novice researchers, they met daily to discuss and develop detailed research proposals. Expert support came from several sources. Critical evaluation and scholarly guidance were provided by mentors •· senior researchers with expertise in different disciplines. Appraisal of the practical consequences of proposed research came from practitioners •· health care providers working in rural areas in the U.S. and Canada. Inspiration and direction were provided by provocateurs -- prominent researchers who delivered opening and closing addresses. initiation into the arts of canoeing and fishing (the fish won!), and Fred Ball's special talents at the piano which inspired the formation of an impromptu band and the debut of Health Science North's cancan dancers! It was impossible to remain unaffected by the mischievous humour of the Australian contingent. They broadened our Wlderstanding of the English language ("Sorry ocker the Fokker's chocker" translates as "Very sorry, sir, the plane is full"), and encouraged us to adopt their view of the world (upside down!). The length of the Institute demanded an extended period of quality service from everyone involved, including the many contributing departments of the University. This was received in full measure and contributed significantly to the success of the Institute. All indications to date are that it was a very valuable experience, and many thanks are due to all concerned. The outcome of two weeks of such intense and varied activity cannot be fully measured at this time. The true benefit of the team approach, bringing together academics and community workers to compare viewpoints, and the contribution of mentors and provocateurs, will become apparent only in the long tenn. The Institute was a catalyst in the research process, and the most important work for the teams lies ahead as they progress with their research and seek the requisite funds. Already we know that there have been preliminary talks of collaboration and visits between the University of Florida (Gainesville) and Laurentian/ Lakehead Universities; that progress has been made with various research proposals, articles, and conference presentations; that an invitation has been received to submit a proposal to the NHRDP following review of a letter of intent, and that linkages have been established between the Australian team and the University of Washington in Seattle. Perhaps the most effective indicator of the success of the Summer Institute is the proposed development of a homepage on the World Wide Web, which would allow the participants and a growing network of researchers to collaborate on challenges associated with Health Service Delivery Issues in Rural and Remote Areas. Jean Engholm, Connie Hartviksen and Carol MacDonald Opportunity for social interaction was an important part of the Institute to facilitate the development of ongoing international and academic relationships. The ability to play hard as well as work hard was evident throughout the two weeks. The participants had fun! An evening at Hazelwood Lake (complete with international Buffet), a Night on the Town (which the organizers preferred not to hear about!), a weekend at Quetico Centre, and a Farewell Banquet in le Canot du Nord at Old Fort William shared with Dr. Penrod, President of SSHRC, Mayor and Mrs. Hamilton, Dr. Rosehart and other invited guests -- were but a few of the activities enjoyed. A Sweetgrass ceremony added its own special and spiritual dimension. Memories endure of the early morning call of the loon at Quetico and the nearby forest fires, Agora, October 1995 7 �ll;l:@#4;@=i~llffi=i@A_,..._____________________ CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Dr. Laurie J. Garred recently delivered two papers at international conferences. "Urea Rebound Prediction Using A Continuous Sensor" was presented at the 32nd Congress of the European Dialysis and Transplantation Association held in Athens, Greece, in June. In July, Garred presented a paper entitled "Long Tenn Variation in Lean Body Mass Estimated by Creatinine Kinetic Modeling" at the 13th International Congress of Nephrology in Madrid, Spain. Two additional papers have been accepted for publication. "Dialysate-Based Kinetic Modeling" will appear in Advances in Renal Replacement Therapy. " Urea Kinetic Modeling - An Overview" will be published (in German) in Klinische Nephrologie. Dr. V.R. Puttagunta prepared one chapter for the Encyclopedia of Fluid Mechanics at the invitation of its editor, Dr. Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff. The title of the chapter is "Viscosity Correlation for Unrefined Petroleum Liquids" and it includes Puttagunta's viscosity correlation which is proven to be the simplest and the most accurate one known to date requiring the least expensive input parameter. The encyclopedia is expected to be released in November, 1995 by the Gulf Publishing Company. This work is co-authored by Dr. A. Miadonye, Senior Lecturer, Department ofChemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. In I993, Dr. John J. McKetta, the editor of "Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing and Design, obtained permission from Puttagunta to include his viscosity work entitled "Heavy Oil Viscosity Range From One Test" in his encyclopedia. The coauthors of the above work are Dr. A. Miadonye and Dr. B. Singh, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Lakehead University. □ 8 LU ENGINEERS l<EEPTHE WHEELS TURNING Maurice Rubenick (left) of the Disabled Workers' Complex Case Network is working with Dr. Seimer Tsang (right) and Dr. Sabah Mansour to make improvements to the design of an electric wheelchair that will power David Shannon's cross country journey in 1997. Shannon is a graduate of Lakehead University who was injured during a sporting event in 1981. Although fully paralysed from the neck and shoulders, he went on to complete a law degree at Dalhousie University and to study at the London School of Economics where he expects to receive a Master of Law degree in 1996. His goal in travelling 13,000 km from coast to coast will be to establish a Thunder Bay centred national foundation for persons with a disability. Tsang and Mansour are working with five fifth-year engineering students to improve the electrical and mechanical design of the wheelchair that will power Shannon across the country. They estimate that between 10-15 wheelchairs will be required for the journey and are currently seeking funding for the research component of the project. CIVIL ENGINEERING Dr. U. S. Panu has published the following articles: I) "Time Series Analysis in Hydrology and Environmental Engineering" with K. Hipel, V .P.Singh, and A.I. McLeod, Editors ( 1994) published by Water Science and Technology Division of the Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands. 2) "Estimation of Mean Areal Evaporation in Northwestern Ontario," with T. Nguyen (1994) in Canadian Water Resources Journal, Vol. 19,No. l,pages69-82. 3) "Complement Method of Observation Lack of Discharge with Pattern Classification and Fuzzy Inference," with T. Kojiri, andK.Tomosugi, 1994, in Journal of Japan Society ofHydrology and Water Resources, Vol. 7,No. 6, pages536-543. Panu also presented the following technical papers at conferences: I) "Effect of Infilled Streamflows on Flood Frequency Analysis," by U. Panu and B. Mclarty, (1994). CSCE- 1994 Annual Conference Proceeding, Vol. I, pages 309-317. Agora, October 1995 �2) "Predicting Agricultural Drought Based on Statistical Analysis of Rainfall and Soil Moisture Index." Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Statistical Methods for the Environmental Sciences, U. Panu withV.Kumar,(1994): pages 139-141. Dr. Darlene Steven, Dr. Kotalik (Thunder Bay Regional Cancer Centre) and the research team alsoreceived$2,000from SSHRC Aid to Small Universities to conduct a literature review and develop the questionnaire. Panu also chaired the session: "Assessment of Interventions from Before and After Data" at the Fifth International Conference on Statistical Methods for the Environmental Sciences held at Burlington on August 11-15, 1994. KINESIOLOGY POUTtCAL SCIENCE Dr. L. Paquette has been invited to contribute an article to a special issue of Canada's leading journal on international relations: The International Journal. Her article is entitled "Canada's 1994 Defense White Paper and the Renewal of NATO" and will be published in the fall, 1995, issue. Paquette spent part of her summer in Korea where she lectured at the Korea Institute for Defense Analysis (a government think-tank within the Department of Defense of the Republic of Korea) and the Korea National Defense University on the subject of strategic compatibility of North and South Korean foreign policy. Along with Lee Su-Hoon and Kwak Tae-Hwan, Paquette co-edited conference proceedings about Korean Security Issues for her host institution - The Institute of Far Eastern Studies. NURSING Dr. Darlene Steven and Dr. Dhali Dhaliwal, Chief Executive Officer of the Thunder Bay Regional Cancer Centre, in conjunction with Dr. Margaret Fitch (OCTRF), Dr. Aileen Clarke (OCTRF), Professor Rhonda KirkGardner(School of Nursing), Dr.Jim Stafford (Sociology), Professor Dennis McPherson (Indigenous Leaming), Dr. Chaudhry (Seneca College), Dr. Scott Sellick (TBRCC), Mrs. Heather Woodbeck (NWOBSP) and The Thunder Bay Immigrant and Visible Minority Women's Association, have received $5,000 in funding from the Northern Ontario Health Research Programme to research "Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Practices Regarding Breast Screening and Clinical Cancer Screening in Selected EthnoCultural Groups in Northwestern Ontario." Agora, October 1995 Dr. Thomas M. K. Song presented a paper entitled "Fatness and Relative Fat Distribution of Youth with High and Low Physical Work Capacity" at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Minneapolis,MN,May31-June3, 1995. The study was done in collaboration with Dr. C. Bouchard, Physical Activity Sciences Laboratory, Laval University, Quebec, and Dr. R. Malina, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Song has carried out research projects "Longitudinal Studies on Physique and Fitness in Middle-aged Males and Females" and "Genetic variation in elite endurance athletes" (which is an ongoing international joint research project) during his summer at Laval University, Quebec, as a visiting research professor. This year Song received the ninth consecutive Ontario-Quebec Exchange Program Grant and research grants from Laval and Lakehead University for his research work. EDUCATION Recent publications by Dr. Hope-Arlene Fennell include: "Women Principals: A Case Study" in the Journal of School Leadership; "Thinking about Teaching: A CaseStudy of Pre-Service Teachers" in the Journal ofProfessional Studies, and "Women in Leadership: Metaphors for Power" in Gender Issues in Educational Administration in Canada. She also presented a paper entitled "Facilitative Power in Schools: Experiences of Women Principals" at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association in San Francisco, CA, April 18-23, 1995. WOMEN AND SCIENCE Lakehead University Biology and Forestry professor Dr. Peggy TrippKnowles will be featured in a film about women in science entitled "As if People Mattered: Women and the Creation of a New Science." Tripp-Knowles's expertise is in Forest Genetics and Feminist Science Critique. Co-director Gwynne Basen says the film is about Canadian women who are "finding their own ways of doing science." It features several notable scientists including Dr. Ursula Franklin (who received an Honorary Degree from Lakehead University two years ago), Karen Messing, a geneticist and occupational health specialist with Universite du Quebec A Montreal's Centre pour l'Etude des Interactions Biologiques entre la Sante et !'Environnement, Rosalind Cairincross, an environmental consultant originally from South Africa, and Reena McKilop, an engineering student at the University of Toronto. Last summer a film crew was in Thunder Bay for six days to film Tripp-Knowles at home, in the classroom and in the forest. They were particularly interested in her methods of team teaching. The film is being made by Artemis Films of Montreal and has received funding from Studio D of the National Film Board. It is expected to air on the Discovery Channel in the fall of 1996. *** Dr. Douglas Thom has had his article, "Conscience and Leadership," published in International Studies in Educational Administration, no. 60, Winter, 1994. 9 �HEALTH & SAFETY NEW HEALTH &SAFETY VIDEOS The health and safety area of Human Resources maintains a library of VHS fonnat videos which are available for loan to University employees. Some of the new titles which we have obtained are: • Travelling Alone: a personal safety video primarily focusing on women travelling alone, but with valuable infonnation for all travellers. • Due Diligence Strategies for Senior Management - An OHS Educational Program: a video designed primarily for senior managers, but of importance to all employees. Understanding the concept of due diligence, and providing strategies to achieve due diligence are emphasized. Produced by Ryerson Polytechnic University, this video has a strong university-based focus. Call Judy Ward at 8022 to arrange to borrow a copy. For more infonnation about your Joint Health and Safety Committee, contact the Committee Secretary, Nonna Gibson, at "0", or check the JHSC list in your Department for the name of a Committee member who represents you. Note: Pat Buffington has replaced Duan Hu as the designated representative of CUPE on the University Joint Health & Safety Committee [JHSC]. WHEN You'RE HEARING BELLS ... It's obvious that everyone has taken the simple message to heart: when the fire alarm sounds, it's time to leave the building. Faculty, staff, students and fire wardens are to be congratulated for the exceptional cooperation demonstrated during fire drills conducted September 27 and 28. Once again, we were able to successfully test evacuation procedures in 25 University buildings in a just a day and a half. The same task took five days in 1992 because of technical difficulties and slower evacuations. DISPOSAL OF WASTE CHEMICALS Do you have waste or unwanted chemicals on inventory? Contact the Human Resources Department at 8022 and ask for a "Request to Dispose of Chemical Waste" fonn. You will be asked to complete and affix one copy of the fonn to the chemical waste container, and to forward one copy to Human Resources. The Human Resources Department will take care of the rest! Compenaabi. tnjurlff al U bhHd Uninnlty: 1"4 v•. 1ffl LNtn...c...-. - We contract out the waste removal (including packaging, labelling, transport and disposal) to appropriately licensed waste carriers. The cost of the service is borne by the Human Resources Department - Health & Safety. There is no cost to your Department! LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY JOINT HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE: WoRKJNG FOR You The Lakehead University Joint Health & Safety Committee [JHSC] is a group of employees representing both workers and management. Working together, the representatives are committed to achieving the goal of the Committee: to protect and promote the health and safety of workers. The Committee members function within the context of the JHSC's three primary objectives: to identify actual and potential hazards in the workplace, to evaluate those hazards, and to make recommendations to management concerning ways in which the hazards can be eliminated or controlled. This means that the JHSC is a working or operational committee. The Committee discusses and reviews health and safety issues on a monthly basis investigates accidents, incidents and work refusals, and conducts 74 workplace inspections annually. In addition, the JHSC takes on special projects, such as modified work, through its sub-committee structure, and sponsors special programs. During the 1995 - % academic year, the Committee will explore health and safety incentive programs, and the health and safety concern/complaint process. 10 NEWS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES Lakehead welcomes to the campus Christine Nykanen who has been hired on contract to work as a Technician in the Centre for Analytical Services (Instrument Lab); as well as Allan Auld, and Azhar La/din who are both on contract with CTRC's Campus Tech. Congratulations to the following people who now hold full-time positions in the University·: Gerry Crichlow, fonnerly a Telecommunications Specialist with the CTRC, who is now CTRC's Senior Computer Technician; Brenda Kemp, a Shelver in the Library; Christina Falcigno a Mail/Printing Clerk in Printing Services; and Christine Nielsen, a Software Technician at the CIRC. John Weiler, Member, Convention Refugee Determination Division Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada will give a public lecture on Tuesday, October 24, 1995 at 8:00 pm in the Senate Chambers (Room UC10011) Admission free. Everyone Welcome. The lecture is being put on by The Thunder Bay Branch of the Canadian Institute of International Affairs. Agora,October1995 �Human Resources How Does A LIF WORK? Telephone Fax number 343-8334 346-7701 PENSION BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF A Life Income Fund (LIF) provides an alternative to a pension or the purchase of a life annuity at retiremenL It allows for flexible payments subject to annual minimums and maximums up to age 80 but then requires that you purchase a life annuity. You may decide to purchase a life annuity at any time before age 80. A LIF is a good choice if you want some flexibility of income in the early years of your retirement with a more certain income in later years. It is also a good choice if you wish to purchase an annuity but want to wait for a time when rates may be more favourable. The major disadvantage to this option is that you are responsible for managing investments and thus you assume the risk of poor investment performance. Baarschers, W. Retiree Rep 343-8128 Bragnalo, Bill Board Rep 343-8757 Christie, Dave Staff Rep 343-8626 Poulter, Fred Board Rep 343-8596 Puttagunta, R. LUFARep 343-8573 Stafford, Jim LUFARep 343-8791 In the period from retirement to age 80 you must take income from the fund each year subject to a maximum and minimum recalculated every year: Minimum to age 70 = Amount in fund atJanuary 1 Period to age 90 (90 minus age) Example: at age 65 with $100,000 balance: $100,000-;- (90 - 65) = $4,000 For ages over 70, the minimum amount depends on age, as follows: AGE o/o OF FUNDS AGE o/o OF FUNDS 71 7.38 76 7.99 72 7.48 Tl 8.15 73 7.59 78 8.33 74 7.71 79 8.53 75 7.85 Maximum= Amount in fund Annuity certain to age 90 factor PREFERRED VISION SERVICES Example: atage65with$100,000balance: $100,000-+ 10.92 = $9,150.80 The factor of I0.92 above is the value of a term certain annuity paying $1 per year until age 90. This factor will vary depending on interest rates at the time of calculation. (PVS) Preferred Vision Services entitles you to an extra discount on a wide selection of quality eyewear for yourself or your qualified dependents when you purchase them from a PVS network optician. Sears Optical and Ham's Vision Centre are PVS locations in Thunder Bay. When you visit these opticians, be sure to tell them you are a Lakehead University employee with benefits through Prudential, and ask about your PVS savings. Christmas Closure: The Christmas closure for Lakehead University will be from noon on Friday, December 22, 1995, to and including Monday, January I, 1996. The University will re-open on Tuesday, January 2, 1996. Agora, October 1995 QuoteoftheMonth: Doing your best is more important than being the best. 11 �CALENDAR 0 A Public Forum on Lakehead University Anti-Racism and Ethnocultural 0 A Public Lecture on Minority Languages in Europe will begiven by Bert Equity Policy will be held in the University Cenlre Thealre on Monday, October 23 at I :00 pm. Students, staff and faculty are invited to attend. Q The Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship will hold its 12th annual conference in Thunder Bay, from October 25 to 27. The theme of this year's meeting is "Enlrepreneurship in the New Economy." Keynote addresses will be presented by Grace White, the winner of the 1993 Canadian Woman Enlrepreneur of the Year Award for International Competitiveness; Catherine Swift, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business; Charlie Coffey, senior vicepresident at Royal Bank of Canada; and David Stewart-Patterson, financial editor for crv. For more infonnation contact LisaBeckwickat473-384 l orfax 623-9165. Edens on Wednesday, November 15, at 8:00 pm in the Regional Cenlre, RC0005. The lecture is being sponsored by the Departtnent of Languages and the DutchCanadian Society of Thunder Bay. DEADLINE FOR THE NOVEMBER ISSUE OF THE AG1JAA NOVEMBER The LUSU annual Shinerama Campaign, organized this year by Jennifer Paddon, raised $6,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Research and Treatment. Q Political Studies is hosting a Roundtableon the Quebec Referendum on Friday, October 27 at 7:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge. Dr. Laure Paquette, Dr. Gary Munro and Dr. Douglas West will comment on and respond to questions on the Quebec Referendum. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Q Dr. Jane Gentleman of Statistics Canda will be visiting the campus on November 9-10 and will give two public lectures: one on Surgical Procedure Rates and the other on Life Expectancy and Divorce Rates. Times and locations to be announced. You'RE INVITED ro THREE BooK LAUNCHINGS m Q A new book by Penny Petrone entitled Breaking the Mould is being celebrated on Thursday, November 2 with a reception from 8:00 to I0:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge. ~ LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ~ CONCERT SERIES (Fall Schedule) All concerts, unless otherwise noted, are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Cenlre for Music and Visual Arts Tuesdays, 12:30 pm October 17: Allan Bevan, organ (Wesley United Church), October 31: Alexander Tselyakov, piano, November 14: Erika Raum, violin; Heather Morrison piano, November 28: Harold Wevers, bassoon, Joy Fahrenbruck, piano. For tickets and information call: 343-8787 1, 1995 Agora The Agora is published by the Information Office of the Department of External Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly (except forJuly and August) to faculty, staff and friends of Lakehead University. Director of External Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/SpBCial Events Officer: Denise Bruley Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: The Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B5E1 Telephone: {807) 343-8300 FAX: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca 0 Tory Tronrud and Ernie Epp are launching a new book on the history of Thunder Bay entitled Thunder Bay-- From Rivalry to Unity in the Agora on November 9 at noon. Q CBCbroadcasterand humourist Arthur Black will be signing copies of his new book entitled Black Mail in the Alumni Bookstore on Monday, November 20. from 11 :30 amto 1:00pm. 12 • (l) .... ~ ,:: -~ (l) CD Troja n De vel. t Alumni Affa irs ... .., E~ <l>O 0. ~ ctu N ?• cf ..'£ I • V) V) ti 0 itu Agora, October 1995 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.12 No.7 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a message from the President and updates on research 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 1995-10 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/520cf83d62e2dfa53648890b47fa2c04.pdf d6b543991c74ccb948217b4928504c0f PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada November 1995, Vol. 12, No. 8 ]OE CLARK VISITS LU Canada's former prime minister came to Lakehead with a prepared text about opportunities for trade in India and South Africa. But, in keeping with the spirit of the Canadian Institute of International Affairs, the Right Honourable Joe Clark spent much of the evening answering questions from the audience. Here, for the record, are some of his comments: On India ... "India may soon have a larger population than China, yet it has a functioning democracy and is organized in ways that are familiar to us -- a similar system of law, similar institutions of government, widespread use of the English language, and a large middle class of 250 million people equal to the entire population of the United States of America." On South Africa ... "While the critical changes in India have been economic, the critical changes in South Africa have been political... F.W. de Klerk said in March, 'The ANC has moved from nationalization to privatization.' Certainly all the objective evidence suggests that South Africa will follow the general market course... To assume that it is captive of an old ideology is simply not in accordance with the facts.'' INSIDE Who says teaching and research at the university level are not inextricably linked? Lakehead announces its Distinguished Instructor andDistinguished Researcher Awards for 1995. Page3 A concerned parent speaks outabout proposed cuts to Child Care in Ontario. Page 10 On Russia ... "Canada should try to stay in Russia to develop our connections with other parts of the former Soviet Union and we should be encouraging other western countries to act together to try to bring some stability to Russia.'' On the aftermath ofthe Quebec Referendum ... A meeting of the provinces without the Federal government "could be very useful, particularly given the difficulty that exists with having enough other Canadians accept the idea of the distinctive character of Quebec, whatever we call it. It may well be that an initiative that came from the provinces would be more acceptable in the rest of the country and be seen as more representative in Quebec. It may well be that the provincial premiers have more of a capacity at this point in the life of the country than the national government would.'' 'Canada's genius is its flexibility,• says Canada's former prime minister. The Right Honourable Joe Clark spoke to more than 300 people in early November atapublic lecture on campus sponsored by the Canadian Institute for International Affairs and the Department of History. Photo: Peter Puna CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS For over 60 years, the Canadian Institute of International Affairs (CHA) has been providing Canadians with a non-partisan nationwide forum for discussion, analysis, and debate of international affairs. �Maclean's 1995 --LU 11th in Reputational Survey The 1995 version of the Canaruan university system's efforts at helping Maclean's to sell magazines is out. In terms of reputation, Lakehead Uruversity has improved its posjtion from 12th to 11th in our class and the sample size has increased to over 3,400 surveyed. In terms of overall rating, we were 16th of 19 surveyed as 4 more universities decided not to participate tltis year. Bright spots include a #1 rating in Library Acquisitions and a #5 rating in terms of Scholarships and Bursaries. □ ■ by Dr. Robert Rosehart President Lakehead University 1996-97 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT Internet News from Dr. Steven McCaw, Associate Professor, Biomecbanics, Illinois State University Recent Nor'Wester Magazine articles mentioning the retirement of Dr. W. Baarschers and Dr. G. Hughes brought glowing tributes from Steven McCaw. Steven went on from Lakehead University to earn a PhD at the University of Oregon in 1989 and is now teaching at Illinois State. AETS FundingReview Further to last month's article on the process to evolve the 1996/ 97 operating budget, I present on Page 3 the "Interim Budget Guidelines" developed by the Task Force on Funding and which wiU be recommended shortly to the Board of Governors for approval. These are planning guidelines at this stage and will give direction to the TFF and the adminjstration during the next phases of the 1996-97 budget development. Indications are that the provincial economfo statement may be delayed somewhat and, currently, it is anticipated in late November or early December. As well, there seems to be the hint that announcements will only be for a year with some type of"commjssion on post-secondary education" established to examine the future structure of the Ontario system over the next six months or so. These are all rumours (as are the grant/twtion scenarios), but they do indicate that the government may be open to further consultation prior to establishing a long-term rurection for the system. A considerable amount of time and serious consideration is being given to the budget issue by all units withm the Uruversity and many, many ideas have been generated. A lot of these concepts focus on desirable features of the early retirement program under development. It is anticipated that, should approval be given, the early retirement program will be made available for a two-month window in mid-December for retiremem to take place on June 30, 1996orearlier. On the prograrn/deparanental side of tbmgs, much work is being done withm departments and some effort is being put into dealing with trans-deparanental issues. These issues are the most challenging to make progress with but, as well, potentially have the biggest fiscal and programmatic impact. 2 Because continuing concerns wst whether in fact Lakebead University has followed the guidelines for the use of the Aboriginal Educational Training Strategy funding, Pat O'Brien, the Chair of the Board, and I have asked the Minister of Education and Training to review the use of AETS funding by Lakehead University over the past few years to determine in fact if we have been consistent with the program guidelines. The AETS funding program is administered by the Minjstry of Education and Training. Lakehead Uruversity continues to be very supportive of our Aboriginal post-secondary initiatives and looks for opportunities to expand our offerings in the future. In this regard we are expecting to receive policy direction from the LU Aboriginal Management Council. Nanabijou Child Care Centre As you will read in another article in this issue, most non-profit cruld care centres expect to be in great financial stress in the near future. The Nanabijou Centre at Lakebead University bas worked very well from day one and every effort must be made to preserve it either in its current format or, if that is impossible, in some type of restructured mode. Dr. Nelson to take Sabbatical After an extended period of service, Dr. Connie Nelson, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, is to take her scheduled sabbatical leave from January 1 to June 30, 1996. Dr. Whitfield is currently exploring a number of options to carry on the important work in this area during her absence, wrule at the same time tiling consideration of our soon-to-be-announced budgetary challenges. Agora, November 1995 �A -~ .......:. TASK FORCE ON FUNDING INTERIM BUDGET GUIDELINES as established October 27, 1995 Dr. I. Nirdosh DistinguishedInstructor Dr. S.A. Mirza Distinguished Researcher Special and Unique Congratulations for Dr. S.A.Mir:zaandDr.I. Nirdosh In 1988 Dr. INirdosh (Chemical Engineering) won the Distinguished Researcher Award and in 1991 Dr.S.A.Mirza(CivilEngineering)won the Distinguished Instructor Award. On behalf of the Vice-President (Academic), Dr. John Whitfield, I am pleased to announce that for 1995 Dr. I. Nirdosh has been awarded the Distinguished Instructor Award and Dr. S.A. Mirza has been awarded the Distinguished Researcher A ward. Special congratulations to both and I draw your attention to the fact that these two faculty represent the first "dual" winners of these very special awards. Such recognition adds further support to the interconnectedness of teaching and research. Book Launchingand Publications A very important part of a faculty members activity is the dissemination of scholarly work through publications and Lakehead University faculty have been particularly active during the past few months. Below is a sampling: Breaking the Mould -- A very successful book launch was held on Thursday, November 2, 1995 by Dr. Penny Petrone in the Faculty Lounge. This, I believe, is Dr. Petrone's seventh book and although I am only about 20 pages into it, I would class it as a must read. Thunder Bay, From Rivalry to Unity -On November 9, 1995, in the Agora, the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society launched a major historical review of Thunder Bay edited by T.J. Tronrud and E. Epp. In addition to the obvious contribution of Dr. Ernie Epp, the work features the following Lakehead University contributions: -Dr. Patricia Jasen, History -Dr. Ron Lappage, Kinesiology -Dr. Brian Lorch, Geography -Dr. Bruce Muirhead, History -Dr. Brian A.M. Phillips, Geography -Dr. James Stafford, Sociology In addition, several current and former graduate students including Margaret Frenette, David Jordon and Jean Morrison participated. Centre for Northern Studies Publication: Northern Social Work Practice, edited by Dr. Roger Delaney and Dr. Keith Brownlee with contributions from Lakehead University faculty including, as well, Sharon Taylor, Juanita Weening and M. Trainer. 1. ENROLMENT Overall enrolment should be maximized while ensuring that all students can be soundly taught, serviced and physically accommodated. Every effort should be made to maintain a minimum of 5,500 full-time students for the 1997/98 academic year. 2ACADEMICPROGRAMMING Each academic unit should immediately review academic programs and curricula with the aim to rationalize and restructure these for maximum efficiency and to implement by Fall, 1996. The integrity and standards of continuing programming must be maintained. 3. SUPPORT SYSTEMS All support systems should be reviewed immediately and, where possible, restructuring and/or rationalizing take place while maintaining a level of service that provides sufficient support to maintain the academic programming and enrolment. 4. HUMAN RESOURCES Decisions with respect to the anticipated reduction in the cost of our human resources shall recognize collective agreements and the use of attrition and volwitary exiting as much as possible to address redundancy. Employees should be kept informed in a consistent manner and be treated in a fair and equitable manner. S. FINANCIAL Assume an approximate $6,000,000 reduction in Provincial funding over one year and a tuition fee increase of 10% per annum in each of 1996/97 and 1997/98. Any deficit must relate to specific program expenditures (i.e. early retirement incentives) and with a sound plan presented for retirement of the deficit. Any incentive plan(s) that leads to effective restructuring/ rationalizing and ensures savings should be considered. And last, but not least, let me recognize the creative poetry presented to me recently by Dr. Art Ponder from the Faculty of Education (sample titles, 011 Growing Older; The Bottom Line). Agora, November 1995 3 �ON CAMPUS 1995-96 ROCKEFELLER SCHOLARS TAKE PART IN THE NATIVE STUDENT CoNFERENCE Dr. Sylvie Berbaum and Dr. Ross Mallick gave their first public lectures last month at a Native Student Conference organized by students involved in the Indigenous Learning program and the LU Forum. Medical Aid Claims Lost Time Claims Days Lost on Claims 1995 Jan. - Nov. Jan. - Nov. The incidence and severity of injuries sustained by University employees during the current year is substantially below 1994 levels for the same period {January 1to October 31). REPORT Mv INJURY? Bur I HAVEN'T BEEN OFF WoRK! It is still a common misunderstanding that reporting of injuries which occur at work is only something that you need to do if you "lose time." In reality, all injuries, no matter how trivial must be reported -- and reported promptly. While "obvious" injuries such as cuts and sprains are frequently reported, the following types of injuries often go unreported: • gradual disablements; · delayed onset injuries or disablements; The Native Student Conference was attended by over 40 students, some from as far away as Arctic College in Iqaluit, Baffin Island. Berbaum and Mallick are Visiting Humanities Research Fellows participating in the Native Philosophy Project, a program funded by The Rockefeller Foundation. Berbaum is in the process of writing a doctoral thesis for the University of Montreal focussing on Ojibway mythology and musical analysis. Mallik is completing a book based on research that was commissioned by the Native Council of Canada in preparation for the UN's International Decade of the World's Indigenous People. • aggravation of pre-existing conditions; • injuries which do not require immediate first aid or medical aid. Prompt reporting ensures that appropriate and timely health care can be provided for the injured employee, if it is required. And, it initiates the process which results in necessary measures being taken to prevent the recurrence of similar events. •· M. Peuramaki ORDER OF CANADA Mildred Milliea, a 1984 graduate of Lakehead University's Native Language Instructors' Program, received the Order of Canada on November 16, 1995, in recognition of her work in preserving the Micmac language. AcademicAll-Canadianand this year'sJohn Zanatta Scholarship winnerJackie Shaw {right)andAmy Pinnegar {left) took time out during the Alumni Association's Annual General Meeting in October to welcome Sydney Sarah Grace (centre) to the world of varsity sports. The students were taking part in the John Zanatta alumni basketball games, an annual fund-raiser which raised over $1500 for scholarships this year. Sydney's parents, John and PattiGrace, have both servedasAssistantCoach to the LU basketball teams. Photo: Mary Beth Coates 4 According to Karen Merkley, Lakehead University's Teacher Education Programs Assistant, the Micmac language had all but died out in 1981 when Mildred enrolled in NLIP. She says, "Mildred has been instrumental in the production of materials and the very survival of the language. It is also remarkable that Mildred, who is 65, was in her 50s when she completed the diploma and managed to bring up 12 children besides!" In addition to the Order of Canada, Milliea has received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of New Brunswick. Agora, November 1995 �PROFILE Political Science Professor Laure Paquette is an expert in Strategic Theory and East Asian Security. A Strategic Theoretical Approach to "2 + 4" Russia and the United States plus Japan, China, Taiwan, and North and South Korea by Sara Hatherly btially it may seem that the principles of military theory and security have little relationship to increasing the effectiveness of the public service or decreasing child abuse and family violence. For Dr. Laure Paquette however, it was the link between these issues which originally Jed her to pursue the study of strategic theory. Prior to entering graduate studies in Political Science at Queen's University, Paquette was a social activist and civil servant who found herself wondering how the actions of bureaucratic organizations and social activist groups could be made more effective. While reading, shediscovered a topic known as "strategy" which had up to that time only been examined in terms of military theory. According to Paquette, strategy is a way of organizing and planning your actions to make sure that you are getting to your goals with maximum effectiveness. An expert in strategic theory and East Asian security, a field in which there are few experts under the age of 50 and even fewer women, Paquette has distinguished herself as one of the only researchers who has attempted to transfer the principles of military strategy to a more general theory of strategy which could be applied in a variety of settings. For Paquette one of the highlights of her career as a strategic theorist was her recent six-week summer experience as a visiting scholar in Seoul, Korea. As part of the research involved in her upcoming book on a strategic theoretical approach to the "2 + 4" (Russia and the U.S. plus Japan, China, Taiwan, and North and South Korea), Paquette received a fellowship from the Institute of Far Eastern Studies of Kyungnam University in Seoul, Korea. Agora, November 1995 Dr. Laure Paquette Strategy is a way of organizing and planning your actions to make sure that you are getting to your goals with maximum effectiveness. Hosted and sponsored by the IFES, Paquette describes her work this summer as "the most exciting theoretical research I've done since my PhD." During her stay, Paquette not only spent intensive hours researching at the Institute, but also had the opportunity to lecture at the Korean Institute for Defense Analysis and the Korean National Defense University on the strategic compatibility of North and South Korean policy. The lFES fellowship covered room and board at the Institute, research expenses, and an additional monthly allowance for living expenses. According to Paquette, the Insti- tute provided " ...an ideal environment in which to work. It housed an excellent library with probably the best collection of periodicals in Korea and an extremely helpful sup• port staff." She described her Korean colleagues as very direct and hard working. Many worked from 7:30 am until 10:00 at night, stopping only briefly to order in supper. Saturday was also a workday until 2:00 pm and many of the professors at the Institute also came to work on Sundays. Of the four to five visiting scholars that the Institute hosted this past summer, Paquette was the only female. Despite the fact that the status of women is dramatically different in countries such as Korea, Paquette reported that her gender did not affect how her Korean colleagues accepted her. She was wellrespected and, although she was treated somewhat differently from her male colleagues, what dominated was the genuine desire for scholarly exchange. Socializing was limited due to her demanding work schedule, but she did accept an invitation to go for drinks and karaoke, a popular leisure activity in Korea. Emerging from Paquette's work this summer has been a new approach to examining strategic theory in terms of the interactions between countries. Prior to this summer Paquette had focused her research on strategic theory in terms of one country at a time. But her summer studies on the compatibility between foreign policy of North and South Korea and the interactions between South Korea and other members of the ''2 + 4" have fostered an interest in a further examination of the interactions between other countries such as Taiwan and China, which she hopes to make one of her next projects. Overall, Paquette describes her experience in Korea as an excellent one and concludes, " ...the Korean scientific community is beginning to reach out in a major way to North America. They are very close to the United States, but they haven't historically been as close to Canada, and I think it would be a shame for us not to seize every opportunity we have." Sara Hatherly (HBSc'94) is enrolled in the Master's program in Experimental Psychology. She is one of several smdents participating in SP.ARK. -- Lakehead, a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal/The Times-News. 5 �BIOMECHANICS IN SPORT MAINTAINING AN EFFECTIVE VOICE by Livio Di Matteo Lakehead University's SSFC Representative The joint advisory committee of the Canadian Federation for the Humanities (CA-I) and the Social Science Federation of Canada (SSFC) have issued a report titled "A Stronger Presence for Scholarship: Towards a Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada." The report is a response to the financial pressures currently facing social science and humanities researchers in Canada. Among other things, the cutting by SSHRC of core funding for the SSFC and the CFH has forced the two federations to move quickly to examine their future. The report recommends that the CFH and the SSFC act immediately to create a single unified and integrated new organization representing all social science and humanities societies in Canada effective April 1, 1996. The name of the new organization will be the Humanities and Social Science Federation ofCanada. In creating a single organization, the CFH and the SSFC are indicating to the public and to government a firm resolve to maintain an effective voice for social science and humanities research while at the same time minimizing administrative costs. By 1998-99, the new organization will be running on annual revenues of about $400,000 compared to current joint revenues of about $800,000. During the month of July 1995, the School of Kinesiology and Dr. Tony Bauer (Conference Chair) successfully coordinated the XIIlth Annual International Symposium for Biomechanics in Sport where 110 presentations and posters were presented by delegates from over 15 countries. All the delegates were housed in the Lakehead residences and enjoyed a variety of social and recreational events to complement the academic presentations. The highlight of the conference was the academic awards banquet held at Old Fort William. The Geoffrey Dyson Memorial Award was presented to Dr. Patrick Bishop, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, who presented the Memorial Lecture entitled Biomechanics for Cervical Quadriplegia. Geoffrey Dyson, a former LS.B.S. board member, is remembered as one of the foremost biomechanicians, successfully developing sport biomechanics through his book The Mechanics of Athletics now published in over 10 languages. Additional awards for Young Researcher and Best Poster Presentations were also presented. The School of Kinesiology staff and graduate students presented a total of nine papers and posters during the conference. The success of the conference is a credit to the Kinesiology staff, graduate students and undergraduate team who volunteered their time to assist in a variety of capacities. A special mention is in order for the exceptional support provided from the various Lakehead University administrative departments including: Fmance, External Relations, Graphics, Media Services and Conference Services. The following papers were presented by staff and graduate students from the Department of Kinesiology: Mike Poling, Tony Bauer - "Temporal Comparisons of Hamstring Co-Contraction Latency in Anterior Cruciate Deficient Knees." WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY Electronic Current Contents All seven editions of Current Contents are now available to Lakehead University students and faculty for searching through the Internet. Current Contents is a weekly updated table of contents service covering journals in a wide range of disciplines: Agriculture; Biology and Environmental Sciences; Arts & Humanities; Clinical Medicine; Engineering; Technology & Applied Sciences; Life Sciences; Physical, Chemical & Earth Sciences; and Social & Behavioral Sciences. The system allows users to search the latest six months of Current Contents to locate articles by author, title, subject and journal title. The Current Contents database is updated weekly with the oldest issue being deleted as the newest one is added. Paolo Sanzo, Tony Bauer - "The Effects ofLow Dye Taping on Foot Pressure in Subjects with Plantar Fasciitis." Renee Johnstone, Tony Bauer - "Knee Torque Kinetics During Highland Dancing." Tony Bauer, Carlos Zerpa -- "Prediction ofLeg Power in the Horizontal Jump (poster)." Mark Thomas, Robert Thayer, Moira McPherson -- "Off set Skating Characteristics of World Cup Level Cross Country Skiers." Rodney Puumala, Moira McPherson -- "A Kinetic Analysis of the Flight Phase of Ski Jumping (poster)." Wayland Pulkkinen, Robert Thayer, Moira McPherson -- "The Monitoring of Training and Recovery in Elite Cross Country Skiers (poster)." The database is mounted at York University Library and is available from either a VMS system or a PC with telnet capabilities. This is a jointly funded project of the Ontario University Libraries. Frantisek Vaverka, Moira McPherson, Bojan Jost, Mirek Janura, M. Elfmark. Rodney Puum ala - "A Kinematic Focus on the Relationship Between the Main Phases of Ski Jumping and Perfonnance at the Innsbruck 1995 Event." The Chancellor Paterson Library has prepared a brief guide on connecting to and searching Current Contents from York. This guide is available in the Computerized Search Services office and at the Infonnation Desk in The Chancellor Paterson Library. For further infonnation contact Valerie Gibbons at 343- 8129. Presentation manuscripts will be edited and published as Conference Proceedings/or XIII International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sport, Lakehead Universiry, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, July 1995. 6 Agora, November 1995 �RESEARCH NEWS The 13-memberBoreal Ecosystem Science Co-op is a cost-effective way ofco-ordinating research into ecosystem sustainability. People With Vision Need Only Apply by Steve Jobbitt In an age of continually shrinking government funding, new and innovative approaches to research must be taken. the Boreal Ecosystem Science Co-operative is one such program -- bringing universities, government agencies, public groups and private industry together to enhance development of scientific knowledge that will help in the sustainable management of natural resources. The Boreal Ecosystem Science Co-operative grew out of a memorandum of understanding between the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Lakehead University. Signed in September of last year, the memorandum identified the need for greater collaboration between the two groups to consolidate research which, until recently, had occurred on a sporadic and ad hoc basis. Co-ordinator Gene Murphy says there are many different organizations, agencies and companies that have become increasingly interested in effective research into ecosystem sustainability. Titls is where the Science Co-op, now13 members strong, plays a valuable role, bringing together a number of diverse groups with one common goal. The advantages are substantial. For one, research becomes more cost efficient with Science Co-op members providing staff, resources and expertise if necessary. Also, the fact that a broad range of groups with varied interests are involved adds credibility to the research being done, and increases the chances of the results being widely accepted in both the public and private sectors. "Having Lakehead University as a partner in the project and working from its campus is a major advantage," says Murphy. "The University is well known and respected, the campus is well located. and there is already a good relationship between the University and other agencies involved in natural resources management." The advantages for Lakehead are of equal significance in terms of exposure for the University and research prospects. Murphy, himself a graduate of Lakehead University, is confident that the Boreal Ecosystem Science Co-operative will provide faculty and students, especially graduate students, with the opportunity to do m~aningful research. Agora, November 1995 Of course. nothing is without its particular challenges. As a new and unique enterprise, the Science Co-op not only has had to gain the trust of all its members, but it has also had to determine its tenns of reference in order to assure that people are comfortable working together. Publicity and awareness are also important issues. "There is a need to get people to understand and appreciate the benefits of the Science Co-op," says Murphy. He is confident that this will come, saying it "will get to the point where organizations will be knocking down the door to get in." Gena Murphy 80REAL ECOSYSTEM SCIENCE Co-oPEAATIVE PARTNERS Abitibl•Price, Thunder Bay Canadian Forest Service Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research E.B.Eddy Forest Products Lake Abltibl Model Forest Lakehead University Northeast Science & Technology Northwest Fire Management Centre Northwest Science & Technology Ontario Forest Research Institute Parks Canada Parks Ontario Stone Consolidated Corporation Toe Science Co-op is also a reaction to the recent Crown Forest Sustainability Act. legislation that is both "timely and accurate," says Murphy, focusing as it does on the joint responsibilities of both the government and the forest industry for sustainability. The goal of the legislation is to marry the harvest and renewal processes by shifting responsibility for implementing sustainability to the harvesters. This, according to Murphy, "will lead to the need for more collaboration in determining research priorities and in more genuine partnership arrangements for getting research done." Are co-operative projects like this the wave of the future for research at academic institutions? Murphy says yes, arguing that it is more efficient and cost effective, and the results are of more use to a greater number of people. "These kinds of co-ops are much more common in the United States," he says, "and they are becoming more popular in this country." For more information about the Boreal Ecosystem Science Co-operative call Gene Murphy at (807) 343-4037. Steve Jobbitt, a third-year Arts student, is one of several students participating in SP.A.RX. -- Lakehead, a student writing program sponsoredby The Chronicle-Journal/The Times-News. 7 �■l%W=11 Ud:i;J:@ti;@=-I---------------------NEW FACES ON CAMPUS OUTDOOR RECREATION, PARKS & TOURISM Dr. Julie Zhou Dr. Simon Di Two professors have joined the School of Mathematical Sciences this fall. They are Assistant Professor Dr. Julie Zhou and her husband, Adjunct Professor Dr. Simon Di. Julie's area of e:itpertise is statistics and she is hoping to team up with other researchers at Lakehead to do joint research in the social sciences, engineering or forestry. Simon's field is numerical analysis and optimization. Originally from China, both Julie and Simon completed their PhD from the University of Alhena and they both share a wide range of interests from swimming and sports, to playing bridge. Julie Zhou's office is in the Ryan Building, RB 2016, and you can reach her by calling 343-8689. Simon Di's office is in the Braun Building, BB l 067E and he can be reached by calling 343-8186. -- W. Petersen NECAH Professor Mary-Lou Kelley and Dr. Darlene Steven, on behalf of the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health, have received a SSHRC Small Universities Grant for $3500toexplore "Building a Model for Interdisciplinary Education: Gerontology at Lakehead University." 8 Dr. Russell Currie recently presented a paper entitled "The Liminoidity, Inversionary, and Prosaic Behaviours Model"atthe 1995 National Recreation Park Association Sympositun on Leisure Research. In addition, Dr. Currie, in conjunction with Texas A&M University, has just completed a market feasibility analysis for the USDA Forest Service and published a technical report entitled "Fonnulation of a Feasibility Analysis Prototype via Comparable Site Appraisal of Natural Resource Developments." Dr. David Twynam was aco-coordinatorof the conference Shaping Tomorrow's North: The Role ofTourism and Recreation held in ThunderBay,Octoberl2-15, 1995. Twynam also was a co-presenter of a paper entitled "Market Segmentation and Integrated Forest Management in Northern Ontario: Ecotourism and Activities, Setting and Outcomes." Dr. Mike Quinn presented a paper entitled "Woodland Caribou and the Wilderness Character of the North Shore" and a workshop presentation entitled "Expansion into Wildlife Viewing Opportunities: The Potential for Backcountry Outfitters and Lodges in Boreal Canada." Dr. Bob Payne was co-presenter of a paper entitled "Benefits, Business and Management in Canadian National Parks: Exploration and Issues" and held a workshop entitled "Reconciling Roads and Recreation in Northern Ontario." Dr. Tom Potter held a workshop entitled ''Leave No Trace Outdoor Skills and Ethics: Today's Commitment for Tomorrow's North." As Chair of the Kingfisher Partner Group, Dr. LisleThomson utilized a $100,000grant from the N.O.D.A. program and an additional $75,000 (approximately) from the Federal government's Section 25 program to design and develop a new concept facility at Kingfisher Lake. Thomson and Al Cameron of Canadian Forestry Services officially opened the Kingfisher Partner Group Demonstration Forest Trail on September 29, 1995. The Kingfisher Partner Group consists of members of the Faculty of Forestry, Scouts Canada, Confederation College, Ministry of Natural Resources, Lakehead Board of Education and Avenor. Dr. Henry Akervall and Lorna Akervall, CDA.CDR,PDA, presented a seminar to delegates of the Ontario Dental Association at their annual Convention in Toronto in May, 1995. The full day seminar was based on a Home Study Program developed by Dr. A.kervall and Loma A.kervall titled "Hands Off' Dentistry...Human Resource Planning and Team Development for the 90s and Beyond." The Home Study Program is also used in its entirety by the Ontario Dental Nurses and Assistants Association as part of their professional upgrading. ENGLISH Dr. Jeanette Lynes presented a paper entitled "Television and (De)regionalism: Wayne Johnston's Human Amusements" at the Sense of Place conferenc.e held at University of Alberta, Oct. 13-15. She has also published the following creative writing: TheFiddlehead(no.184),2poems;The Pottersfteld Portfolio (Vol. 16, No. 1), 3 poems; The Nashwaak Review (No. 2), 3 poems. KlNESIOLOGY Lakehead University Hwnan Performance Laboratory has been reaccredited as one of the 16 Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology High Perfonnance Athlete Testing Laboratories. Dr. Thomas M. K. Song, Professor and Coordinator of the Hwnan Performance Laboratory, says maintaining uniform standards for physiological assessment is an imponant factor in determining the success of Canada's high perfonnance athletes. The purpose of the accreditation program is quality control and quality assurance in athletes testing, assessing elite athletes, and providing the most effective sport science consultation and counselling to coaches and athletes. Many elite athletes in various sports organizations have been tested and consulted at the Hwnan Perfor- Agora, November 1995 �mance Laboratory. The high performance athlete testing program has been well accepted by the national sports organizations, coaches and athletes. Dr. Moira McPherson was one of 14invited speakers at the 1bird International Olympic Committee World Congress on Sport Sciences in Atlanta, Georgia The World Congress on Sport Science reflects the International Olympic Committee's dedication to improvement of athletic performance through sport science. The 7-day congress attracted researchers from around the world. There were over 250 presentations on a variety of sport science topics. McPherson presented a paper in the Applied Biomechanics area entitled "Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Sport." The purpose of the paper was to promote the use of both qualitative and quantitative analysis of movement as sources of information to help athletes and coaches. The paper will be published in the congress proceedings. Dr. R. Thayer and Ms Sandra Brundle presented a paper entitled "A Comparison of Fructose and Glucose Ingestion Before and During Endurance Cycling to Exhaustion" at the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology in October, 1995. The conference was in Quebec City and was hosted by Laval University. GEOGRAPHY Two members of the Department of Geography have chapters in the book Themes and Issues of Canadian Geography 1/Beitrager zur Geographie Kanadas I recently published by the University of Salzburg, Austria. The book consists of articles by geographers from across Ontario and Manitoba, and is based on a field course held in this country in 1993 for Salzburg geography students. All the papers are in English, except for one by a former Brandon University professor now head of Geography at Salzburg. Lakehead contributions consist of "Communities and the resource economy of northwestern Ontario"by Dr. MargaretJohnston of the Department of Geography and Centre for Northern Studies, and "Thunder Bay, Ontario: Rivalry and Harmony in an Amalgamated City" by Dr. Robert DiJley of the Department of Geography and former honours geography student Eric Strand. Agora, November 1995 SOCIAL WORK Dr.JohnR.GrahamandAleanAI-Krenawi are publishing "A Comparison Study of Traditional Helpers in a Late Nineteenth Century Canadian (Christian) Society and in a Late Twentieth Century Bedouin (Muslim) Society in the Negev, Israel" in the Journal ofMulticultural Social Work, 4, 2, Fall 1995, 26 pp. Graham has also published "Charles Eric Hendry (19031979): The PreWar Formational Origins ofaLeader of Post-World War II Canadian Social Work Education" in Cana- dian Social Work Review, 11, 2, Summer 1994, pp. 150-67 and "Lessons For Today: Canadian Municipalities and Unemployment ReliefDuring the 1930s Great Depression" in Canadian Review ofSocial Policy, 35, Spring 1995, pp. 1-18. Along with BeatriceTraub-Werner, Graham presented a paper entitled "Admissions Processes into Canadian Master of Social Work Programmes in the 1990s" at the the Third International Conference on Social Values held at Oxford University, England, in July 1995. The paper will be published in their peer-reviewed Proceedings in 1996. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Dr. V.R. Puttagunta chaired a session "Carbondioxide Separation Processes" at the Sixth Saskatchewan Petroleum Conference, Regina, October 17-18, 1995. Puttagunta also presented a paper "Generalized Viscosity Model for the Effects of Temperature, Pressure and Gas Composition" at the same conference. The coauthors of this paper are Dr. A. Miadonye from Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Drs. R. Srivastava & S.S. Huang from Saskatchewan Research Council, Edmonton, Alberta; and Prof. Yan Dafan from University of Petroleum, Beijing, China. Several years ago, Puttagunta made a collaborative research agreement with the Heavy Oil Division of Saskatchewan Re- search Council which supplied reliable experimental viscosity data for Saskatchewan heavy oils. These data, which formed part of the data base for the development of the now well known viscosity correlation, developed by Puttagunta with his associates, are difficult to obtain in university research because the high temperature and high pressure measurements cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Puttagunta presented a paper "Viscosity Estimation for Crude Petroleum Liquids" at the International Conference on Fluid and Thermal Energy Conversion '94, Kuta Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, December 12-15, 1994. Puttagunta also chaired at the same conference, the concluding session: ''Energy Optimization and Management." POLITICAL SCIENCE Dr. L. Paquetterecentlypublishedanumber of chapters and articles: 'The Importance of Strategic Concept" in the International Journal L:4; 'The North Korean Nuclear Crisis 1992-1994: DidPreventiveDiplomacy Occur?" in Peacemaking and Preventive Diplomacy in the New World Disorder, edited by David Black and Sue Rolston of the Centre for Foreign Policy Studies, Dalhousie University, and ''Taiwan's New National Strategy for the Post-Cold War World," in Issues and Studies, Taiwan's leading and best-known journal of international affairs, edited at the renowned Institute for International Relations of National Chengchi University, Taipei. NURSING Dr. Darlene Steven and Prof~rs Rhonda Kirk-Gardner, Diana Pallen, and Dennis McPherson have received funding from the Ministry of Health, Health Community Grants to translate 'The Hearts for Life Programme" into Ojibway and Finnish. The award is for $7,500. Dr. Darlene Steven and Professor Rhonda Kirk-Gardner presented a paper titled, "Congestive Heart Failure in the Elderly" and a poster "Hypertension in the Elderly" at the Canadian Council of Cardio-vascular Nurses Conference held in Toronto, October 26-27 (refereed). 9 �OPINION Harris Cuts Could Shut Down Nanabijou Child Care Centre by Nancy Luckai When I foundNanabijou in the old Nursing Station of the LU Residence, I found not only a little piece of heaven for my two children but a big chunk of sanity for myself. Unfortunately, both states are now at risk. When announcements are made later this month about cuts to post-secondary education there will also be news about the Ontario child care system. The bottom line is that anticipated changes in the funding mechanisms -- subsidization of both spaces and wages -- will have devastating short and long tenn effects on a child care system we have come to rely on. The proposed voucher system will save the government money because it will destroy the regulated day care sector. The method is convoluted but the result is clear. Even without releasing the details of the new plan, the government has admitted that: 1) children's safety will be compromised - parents will be required to sign a waiver so the province won't be held liable for children's safety, has their own horror story about private day care -- current regulations under the Day Nurseries Act provide, at the least. an instrument by which we can protect our children. Without regulation, the children have no such defense. The attitude of this government is clear. If parents, and more specifically women, can't find appropriate care for their children, they will have to stay home to look after them. Harris may improve his unemployment statistics with this strategy but he is wasting the incredible resource represented by parents in the workforce and he is squandering other public monies already spent to educate these individuals. All parents - past. present and future - have a stake in this fight. Write or phone your MPP and city councillor today. Attend the Town Hall Meeting organized by the Northwestern Ontario Region Child Care Committee on November 23 at the James Street School (Time - TBA). We must not let our own considerable worries about post-secondary education blind us to the dangers facing other Human Resource sectors! 2) over 50 percent of regulated, non-profit child care centres will close, 3) over 67 percent of regulated home child care will be lost, and 4) up to 90 percent of child care staff will lose their jobs. Responding to the lauer, Harris sees a silver lining in that all of these out-of-work professionals will be able to set up businesses in their own homes. This is ludicrous. The wages we have been paying day care workers do not allow them to be in a position to set up their own businesses. Unless of course we assume that children do not require much of anything in tenns of space, toys, nutrition and sanitation. Furthermore, the team approach to child care sustains high quality faci lities and personnel and safeguards against abuse by any individual. Virtually every working parent OPEN LETTER TO FACULTY October 18, 1995 To all Faculty: At the direction of Senate, a Space Users' Sub-Commi11ee was set up sometime ago with direction to consider the condition of our instructional facilities. The Sub-Committee of Dr. Maurice Benson, Prof. Cynthia Loos, Dr. Brian Lorch, and Dr. John Whitfield as Chair designed and conducted a survey requesting faculty input on concerns they saw.from firsthand experience, with instructional space across the campus. Members of the Sub-Commillee were particularly impressed with the thoughtful and detailed responses provided on the survey. It was evident that many faculty members expended a good deal of time and effort on preparing useful and objective comments, and the Sub-Committee wishes to express its gratitude for that cooperation. In reviewing the comments, obvious "clusters" of concerns became evident. Many related to air circulation (or lack thereof) and temperature control. Others reflected on the poor condition of furniture, inappropriate lecterns, inadequate or unsuitable audio-visual equipment, and quality or quantity of lighting. while still others spoke to occupational health and safety concerns. The summary ofyour comments has beenforwarded to the President, as Chair of the Space Commi11ee, and to the departments who are able to effect remedial action, with a request that an action plan be prepared. On behalf of the Sub-Committee, I want to sincerely thank each and every respondent for your thoughtful reply to our request for information. Krista and Phillip Luckaf learn and play in the supportive environment of Nanabijou Child Care Centre under the supervision of staff member Tonia Vercillo. The children's mother, Nancy Luckai, is a Technician with the Faculty of Forestry. John Whitfield Chair of the Space Users' Sub-Committee Agora, November 1995 �FORMS OF LU PENSION Life with a guaranteed period: Toe pension is payable monthly for the lifetime of the member, and will cease on his or her death unless death occurs prior to the end of the guaranteed period. which may be for 5, 10 or 15 years. If death occurs prior to the end of the guaranteed period. and the member's beneficiary is a spouse or dependent, as defined under the Income Tax Act, the payments will continue until the end of the guaranteed period. Otherwise the present value of the remaining guaranteed paym~nts will be paid in a lump sum to the member's beneficiary or estate. Joint and 60% Survivor reducing on plan member's death - with or withoutguaranteed period: a) Without guaranteed period Toe pension is payable monthly for the lifetime of the member and, on his or her death, will continue to the member's spouse for his or her lifetime at 60% of the level that was being paid immediately before the member's death. If the spouse has pre· deceased the member, the pension will cease on the member's death. b) With guaranteed period If the member dies prior to the end of the guaranteed period, which may be 5, 10 or 15 years, the pension continues at the full level until the end of the guaranteed period and only then reduces to 60%. If both spouses die before the end of the guaranteed period, payments can continue to a dependant until the end of the guaranteed period. If there is no dependant, the present value of the remaining guaranteed payments will be paid in a lump sum to the beneficiary or estate of the last one of the couple to die. Note: Under Ontario law, a member with a spouse must elect a pension which continues to the survivor of the couple after the death ofeither one, at the rate of at least 60% of that being paid while they were both alive, unless the non-member spouse waives his or her right to the survivor pension. Other Farms of LU Pension: Joint and survivor pension with or without a guaranteed period can also be taken at different levels, i.e. 100%, 50%, etc. Joint and survivor pensions reducing at the death of the member or the spouse are also available. For further information on pension options, contact Bill Bragnalo at extension 8757orE-mail Bill.Bragnalo@LakeheadU.Ca. GOVERNMENT BENERTS Canada Pension Plan (CPP) CPP Eligibility To be eligible for a CPP retirement pension, an applicant: CPP Between Ages 60 and 64 You could start collecting your CPP as early as age 60, and the amount of Canada Pension would be decreased by 0.5% for each month between the date the pension begins and the month after the applicant's 65th birthday. If, for example, you begin receiving your pension at age 60, your monthly CPP pension will be reduced to 70%. Toe pension amount will not be readjusted at age 65, but the pension will be adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Old Age Security (OAS) You may apply for benefits at age 65. Toe amount is based on the period of residence in Canada after age 18. The maximum benefit January I, 1995 was $387.74. The amounts are increased every three months based on increases in the Consumer Price Index. • must apply for the retirement pension, unless at age 65 he/she is in receipt of a CPP disability pension - must have made at least one valid contribution to the Plan and must be either a ) at least 65 years of age, or b) age 60 to 64 and have wholly or substan· tially ceased working CPPatAge65 • the basic pension is payable the month after the applicant's 65th birthday - the pension is equal to 25% of the contributor's average monthly pensionable earnings • the maximum monthly benefit payable in 1995is$713.19 - the applicant does not have to cease employment Q. Can I get more information or an estimate of my CPP and/or OAS before I decide to apply? A. Yes, further information can be obtained from: Human Resources Development Canada - once the pension payment begins, no further contributions can be made to the Plan Income Security Programs Office - the pension amount will be adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Thunder Bay, Ontario 2 Court Street South P78 2W3 1-800-416-9881 Human Resources Telephone Fax number Agora, November 1995 343-8334 346-7701 11 �CALENDAR O A public lecture on "Exploring the nature of aggregation effects in the Census Data from the Toronto urban region" will be given by Dr. Carl Amrhein, Chair of the Deparbnent of Geography, University of Toronto. The lecture is scheduled for Friday, November 17,1995 at 10:30 am in the Conference Room, Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research. Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Geography are invited to meet with Dr. Amrhein on Friday afternoon, 1:30 pm in RC-2003. O The Thunder Bay Chapter of the Inter- national Association ofBusiness Communicators (IABC) invites you to join film producer and director Jim Hyder for a twohour workshop on the art and craft of interviewing on Saturday, November 18 from 10:00 to 12:00 noon in the Faculty Lounge. Cost: $20 IABC Members, $25 non-Members, and $10 Full-time Students. Hyder's 23-year film career includes Distant Voices, the critically-acclaimed TV Ontario Series and the first IMAX film "North of Superior." NOMINATIONS SOUGHT RAFFLE WINNER FOR THE Congratulations to Henry Vanek of Brampton, Ontario, who was the lucky winner of the Alumni Association's Trip for Two Raffle, anywhere in the world where Air Canada flies. Over $2500 was raised by the Raffle for Alumni scholarships and bursaries. SPORTS WALL OF FAME Lakehead has established a Spons Wall of Fame to formally recognize outstanding achievements and contributions made by individuals or teams to Lakehead University's ath.letic program. Individuals may be nominated as "Athletes," "Builders," or as "Members of a Team." An "Ath.lete" will not be considered until five years after graduation. "Builder" nominees may be either active or inactive at their time of consideration and must have served for a period of at least four years (not necessarily consecutive), as an executive or member of a support group, coach, official, manager, or an administrator. "Team" nominees shall not be considered until 10 years after the year of achievement. The dead.line for the receipt of nominations is November 30, 1995. Formoreinformation contact the Ath.letics Office at 343-8213. To register contact Nancy Angus by telephone 623-6132 or by Fax 623-4815. O Lakehead University's annual Holiday Celebration will be held Friday, December8, 1995 in the Tiberio Room, Airlane Hotel starting at 6:30 pm with a Symposium, Buffet Dinner, and Dancing. Tickets are $35 per person and may be obtained by contacting Linda Phillips at 343-8200. D Dress Down for the United Way on Friday, November 17, 1995 LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY CONCERT SERIES (Fall Schedule) All concerts. un.less otherwise noted, are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts LUCC SEVENTH ANNUAL CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PARTY The seventh annual children's Halloween Party was held on Sunday, October29 at2:00 pm. There were approximately 70 children plus parents in attendance. As usual the haunted house and the craft table were a big hit. A parade was featured to show off the costumes. According to repons, a fun time was had by all. Thanks go out to all the volunteers who helped with stuffing bags, constructing the haunted house and all the activities connected with the actual party. Thanks also to those who helped financially by buying 50/50 tickets, and making donations. -- Norma Gibson For tickets and information call: 343-8787 12 DECEMBER 1, 1995 Agora The Agora is published by the Information Office of the Department of External Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly (except forJuly and August) to faculty, staff and friends of Lakehead University. Director of External Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: The Editor, Agora LakeheadUniversity 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8300 FAX: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: trances. harding@lakeheadu.ca ~ c. trombone; Joy Fahrenbruck, piano. FOR THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF THEAGORA • (l) .... Tuesdays, 12:30 pm November 28: Jehanbakhsh Jasavala, DEADLINE Tr ojan . exte r nal Relations :H -~ (l) u/i. E~ lJ a:u ~ • -~ -• (l) 0 <J) ... 0N <J) && t; 0 LIO Agora, November 1995 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.12 No.8 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on Joe Clark visiting Lakehead and updates on research and events happening throughout campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995-11 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. R. Rosehart Joe Clark Lakehead Lakehead University President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/d22c150b63541aa6ba1f24c507d02155.pdf 3c5b96e1db47920ecb5bc2627a5d5427 PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada December 1995, Vol. 12, No. 9 The Lakehead University Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Allan Bevan performed for guests attending the wind-up party for the Music and Visual Arts Centre campaign on November 20. During the •mini campaign• (part of the larger $19.2 million Share Our Northern Vision Campaign), a total of $585,000 was raised from mainly local arts supporters to purchase essential equipment for the William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts. A Message from the Chancellor THE VERY REVEREND LOIS WILSON The shocking assassination of Israel's Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin has focused world-wide attention on Jerusalem in the last few weeks. Apart from that horrendous event, Jerusalem has always merited an extraordinary place in world history. It is rich in meaning for Jews, Muslims, and Christians, and viewed symbolically at least, as the fulfilment of all our seeking for community in a better world. Jerusalem presents a slice of history: The Wailing Wall, the Dome of the Rock, Herod's temple, the narrow ancient streets, the Palestinian-built road slicing the Mount of Olives in two (the grief of the Jews), and the Arabs squatting in squalor outside the city walls (the grief of the Palestinians) . It was built as a city where people came together in community. Conceived by King David to unite the twelve tribes oflsrael, it was the seat of justice, and has always stood for what can make the whole family of humankind one. The Hebrew king embodied the national dream for a just society, and was expected to administer justice in an even-handed way. There could be no unity without justice. Even today, no marriage, no university, no country can survive as a community unless the various players have received what is their due. Everywhere people are longing for justice, for the healing of deep wounds and for holistic relationships. Those on both sides of issues in Quebec, Bosnia, Guatemala, Nigeria, French Polynesia are longing. May we, in this Christmastide season of hope, renew our commitment to practice justice so that we don't leave an ash heap world to generations to come. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• �_______________________ ■ W;i:@1,13~•1-idsA•l;i_,__ The Council of Ontario Universities and the Government and Community Relations Committee had an opportunity to spend two hours (post-announcement) with the Minister of Education and Training. There was little news from a policy and details' perspective with the exception that several technical details regarding the tuition fee announcement, visa fee deregulation and the timing of the White Paper discussion document are still fluid. Of particular interest were the Minister's statements on accessibility in which he reiterated a long-standing position: there should be a place for every qualified applicant based on ability. Tilis policy dates back through the NDP and Liberal governments to the pre-Davis Tory governments of the early 1960s. Secondly, although it is acknowledged that enrolments were not buoyant this September (1995), there is still a strong feeling that, provincially, between now and the turn of the century, there will be upward pressure on firstyear intakes (some estimates now see growth at 2% per year). by Dr. Robert Rosehart President Lakehead University HATS OFF TO THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS 1996ICBC (National Intercollegiate Business Competition) In preparation for the 1996 finals held at Queen's University from January 11-14, 1996, several teams of students from Lakehead University' s Faculty of Business have placed in the top five nationally in the preliminary competition. All of our students and faculty members who participate in the ICBC arc to be congratulated on their efforts to date, and best of luck in January. Special thanks must go to Professor G. Sacchetti who has been the faculty advisor and who will be departing Lakehead University this year for a new career on the west coast. 1995 UFE (Uniform Final Examination) Results Lakehead University Excels A couple of weeks ago, I attended an informal celebration of our accounting graduates and representatives of the local accounting profession to recognize the release of the 1995 results of the UFE examination which is the gatekeeper to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. This is a tough examination with a relatively low national success rate. Lakehead's accounting graduates typically write this examination two years after graduation and have, for some time, scored at or near the top of the Ontario universities. Tilis year, the partial results indicate that IO of 12 Lakehead University writers were successful and 10 of 10 first-time writers were successful. These are outstanding results which many universities in Ontario and Canada will envy. Tue government clearly sees the White Paper as an important policy development process. It is expected they will announce a threeperson panel early in January to coincide with the release of a discussion paper. The three panelists will include one representing the college sector, one representing the universities, and a government-appointed chair. It is expected the "findings" will be reported back to government within four to six months and will form the cornerstone for this government's policies related to colleges and universities. Although still somewhat open, the White Paper panel will focus on four central themes with respect to a more deregulated environment. These are: * Affordability of Post-Secondary Education (restated as appropriate share between private benefit/public expense) * Accessibility Issues * College/University Interactions and Interface Issues * Program Rationalization Again, the above list may play out with different words, but the above points seem to cover the general issues. Now that Ontario seems destined for 10th spot in terms of provincial funding per student, there seems to be an increasing awareness that we are "close to the line" on quality! In terms of the other Ontario universities, informal feedback seems to indicate that, at this early stage in their budget processes: * Most are looking at early retirement-voluntary ex.it programs to reduce salary costs. * Most are encouraging the academic units to work hard at achieving horizontal economies in program delivery. * Most seem poised to take the full 20% tuition increase. * Vertical program cuts do not seem high on the agenda for 1995-96 but could flow from the White Paper exercise. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Now that we have the "Budget '96 Report" being issued regularly, I will not comment in detail on the state of the budget for next year, but rather offer more general observations. 2 * A few universities seem concerned about their enrolment prospects, particularly related to students coming from the greater Toronto area. (Incidentally, I believe that only 12-14% of our student intake is from the greater Toronto area.) ... Continued on page.3 Agora, December 1995 �• The "big" question seems to be: What of 1997-98 and beyond, particularly with further doses of "Martin restraint" coming from the Government of Canada. Up wttil the recent meeting, we have limited our budget models to only one year (1995-96), but it would now seem prudent at least to be looking at some multi-year scenarios. • Potential concern was expressed about the government's intentions to dereguJate visa student fees. If this were, as well, to make visa students BIU ineligible, it could force some of the larger universities to replace visa enrolments in the short term with domestic students, and this could further result in enrolment instabilities. In general, wtcenainty and concern seem common words to describe the feelings on other campuses. The above are my general impressions of extensive discussions, and I U"l!St that they will give you a flavour of the goings on. Season's Greetings. Have a safe and happy festive season. ~ BUDGET '96: IMPORTANT DATES Friday, February 9, 1996 Closure of Voluntary Separation/Early Retirement Window 50 40 -30 20 Medical Aid Claims Lost Time Claims Days Lost on Claims 1995 Jan. - Dec. Jan. - Dec. Historically, Campus Developmentemployees havebeeninjuredon the jab mare frequently than otheremployee groups. ContinuedeffortsbyCampus Development to reduce injuries sustainedby their employees is nowpaying dividends for the entire University. The incidence and severity of injuries during the currentyear is significantlybelow 1994 levels far the same period (January 1to December 1) - and much ofthat change is due ta reductions in Campus Development injuries. Mid-February, 1996 Release by MET of OCUA Allocation for Individual Institutions April 18, 1996 Board of Governors Meeting to Approve 1996-97 Operating Budget Spring, 1996 Release of Government Discussion Paper on Post-Secondary Education and subsequent process involving input over a four to sixmonth period. Extra copies of Lakehead University's Budget Reports are available. To get your copy, contact Denise Bruley 343-8372. Lakehead University Board of Governors invites Nominations for Fellow of the University Award The Fellow of Lakehead University Awardrecognizes people who have contributed to the growth, development, welfare and well-being of Northwestern Ontario and/or Lakehead University. Candidates should have: 1) contributed substantially ta education and/ or to the growth and development of Lakehead University; 2) given service ta Thunder Bay or Northwestern Ontario through active participation in service clubs, community organizations, business and professional groups or charitable organizations. Nomination farms are available by calling (807) 343-8614, by faxing (807) 343-8075, by e-mail: Bev.Stefureak@LakeheadU.CA or by writing ta: Mrs. B.D. Stefureak, Secreta,y of the Board of Governors LakeheadUniversity 955 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5£1 Nominations must be received by Wednesday, Janua,y 10, 1996 Agora, December 1995 WINTER WONDERS ... WINTER WOES! Every new snowfall brings a few employees to my office, reponing slips, trips and falls. While Campus Development tries to cope with the basics of snow removal and sanding, there are a few precautions that you can take to reduce your chances of injury. -- Walle indoors when you can. Use the tunnel system. -- Walle, don't run. bolt, dash or otherwise sprint - even if it is over a short distance. -- Keep to normally maintained pathways, sidewalks and roadways. Avoid short cuts -- particularly ones which take you over snow banks. Avoid sidewalks which are not maintained during the winter. They are marked with yellow barricades. -- If outdoor stairs are not fully cleared, stay on the cleared sections. Avoid stairs which have not been cleared. Use handrails when they are available. -- Wear boots or shoes with rubber soles, good treads and low heels. Running shoes and high heels will not provide the traction required to prevent slipping. -- Take special care when leaving a building or a vehicle. The first step can be the one that brings you down. Always check your traction before putting your weight on your foot. -- Copy the penguins! Turn your feet slightly to the side and take very small, slow steps when travelling on icy walking surfaces. -- Marla Peuramaki BEYOND BORDERS -- INTERNATIONAL DAYS '96 January 22-27 Cultural Fairs, Lectures, Presentations at Lakehead University Far information call Denise Bruley at 343-8372 3 �ON CAMPUS LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY FACULTY ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1995/96 Officers(one-yearterm) President: B. Muirhead (History); Vice-President: A. S. Dilley(Geography); Secretary: H. Smith (History); Treasurer: I. Drew (Library) ElectedMembers(two-yearstaggeredterms) J. Lynes(English) 1995-97; R. Ruiperez (Sociology) 1995-96 ExOfficioMembers Past President: B. Singh (Mechanical Engineering) CAUTRepresentative: B. Muirhead (History); Alternate: A.S. Dilley (Geography) CAUTDefence FundTrustee: R. MacGillivray (English); Alternate: G. Munro (Political Science) Chief Grievance Officer: B. Singh (Mechanical Engineering) Grievance Officers: G. Knutson(Nursing); R. Ruiperez (Sociology); P. Seyffert (Languages) Chief Negotiator: G. Knutson (Nursing) OCUFA Representative: K. Fedderson (English) OCUFASalaryChair: G. Knutson (Nursing} Status of Women Committee: J. Epp (Education} CommitteeChairpersons Pension Committee: R. Puttagunta (Chemical Engineering) Benefits Committee: P. Satinder (Psychology} Policy Committee: R. S. Dilley Nominations Committee: D. Pallen (Nursing) LibrariansAdvisory Committee: V. Gibbons (Library) Emeritus Members: C. Kent (Mathematics) CREATING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT While crime may be on the rise in the rest of the world, Lakehead University is doing its best to promote safety and awareness. In October the Security DeparLment lawiched a Campus Watch Program modelled after the Neighborhood Watch program currently in place across Canada. The department is hoping that everyone on campus will watch for some of the trouble signs listed below and report them immediately to the Security Office at 343-8911 : -- suspicious people or vehicles in unusual places; -- actual crimes taking place such as an assault, vandalism or break and enter; -- vehicles near doorways containing lab and computer equipment; -- unsafe conditions i.e. propped doors or broken glass. Lakehead's Chief of Security Paul Brezanoczy believes everyone on campus bas a role to play in making the University a safer place to work and study. Over the years bis deparLment has introduced a variety of programs to promote safety. They includeaWalkHomeprogram and a Special Event Security program which increases the number of security workers on the night of an event that may draw large crowds to the campus. And the programs are working, too. Already Brezanoczy says vandalism has declined by 50 percent during the last two years and break-ins have also seen a dramatic decline. "We have a good and safe campus here, " says Brezanoczy, " and we w~ttokeepitthatway." •· Wayne Petersen REMEMBERING THE MONTREAL MASSACRE Island ofMisfit Toys was the theme ofthe float prepared by Lakehead University's residence students for the OPP'sannual Thunder Bay Christmas Parade. Above {left to right): Residence Housekeeping's Lead Hand Ray Hurd, his son Tyler, Power House Operating Engineer Fred Enge/age and Manager ofResidence David Hare pose for aquickphoto with students Erron Williams and Brent Evans before showtime. The students worked long andhardto decorate the float which was built with the assistance of Ron Whistle of Maintenance and the CTRC. Special thanks go to Ray Hurd and Versa Campus Services for helping the students collect donations to the city's Food Banks, and to the Bookstore for donating candies for the youngsters along the route. 4 On December 6 the Lakehead University community gathered in the Agora to remember the murder in 1989 of 14 women at Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique. The memorial service was sponsored by the Status of Women Committee and The Gender Issues Centre/LUSU. Agora, December 1995 �Quote of the Month: Father, chatting with his young son about Christmas: "Santa brings toys to good littie boys. Do you know what he brings if you're bad?" Son: "Clothes.· Correction: Last month we incorrectly stated the phone number for information on CPP and OAS. The correct address and phone number are: Human Resources Development Canada Feeling Stressed: Your Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) can Income Security Programs Office help!! Call them at 343-4626. All calls are completely confidential. • 2 Court Street South Some upcoming EAP events include: Thunder Bay, Ontario Myers-Briggs(MBTI) Information Night Wednesday January 10, I996 Participants will complete a personality inventory prior to the workshop and will learn of their type as well as how to resolve conflicts with others. Relationship Enhancement Course Wednesday, January 24 to February 14, 1996 This 4-week course will focus on ways to resolve differences and conflicts. It will also cover ways to enhance joy and intimacy. P7B 2W3 1-800-461-9881 tttttttttt ♦ ♦ • • • • ♦ • ♦ REMINDER: DON'TFORGETTOSENDIN YOURMEDICAL,DENTALAND VISION CLAIM FORMS FOR 1995. ANY EXPENSES INCURRED IN 1995 MUST BE SUBMITTED TO PRUDENTIAL BEFORE THE END OF FEBRUARY 1996. ♦• • • • ♦ • tttttttttt Dispensing Fee Facts: Dispensing Fees: The dispensing fee isthe amount you pay on each prescription in addltiontothecostofthedrugitsett. Forthe 12-monthperiodending July 31, 1995: WalMart Superstore Zellers (Intercity} Gascoigne's Safeway (all} Janzen's Wolt's Westfort Bourke's (all} Clinic Pharmacy (Court St.} Shopper's Drug Mart (all} Zellers (Northwood} 1. 2. 3 4. 5. Lakehead University's plan paid5,050dispensingfees Total cost ofdispensingfeeswas$46,754.34 Average cost of dispensingfee was $9.26 Average number of dispensing fees peremployee is 6.7 Every$1 saving on average dispensing fee means $5,000 Remember:Spendyourbenefits$wiselyll $3.97 $3.99 $3.99 $8.97 $8.99 $8.99 $9.49 $9.99 $10.49 $10.49 $10.49 $10.49 Human Resources Telephone Fax number Agora, December 1995 343-8334 346-7701 5 �CALENDAR WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY FREE Puauc L ECTURES Reserves and Examinatiom FLASH! Searching for items in the reserve collection and examination file has just become easier. Just select the " Reserves/Exams" option on any Online Catalogue search menu screen and follow the instructions. If you need any help you can make use of the HELP screen, or ask at the Library Information Desk. Internet Access Just a reminder that you can also search the Library's online catalogue from your home or office if you have internet access. Any of the following methods will connect you to the catalogue: Telnet (Remote login): Gopher (LUCI): WWW: lib.lakeheadu.ca (usemame = Lakehead) gopher.lakeheadu.ca (select Library Services and Information) http://www.lakeheadu.ca (choose Library Services button) Remember, if you are using a PC you wiU have to make use of the key equivalency table to use the multiLIS conu:µands. This table is located on the first library screen. Happy hunting! THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY 0 Thermae: PublicBathsoflmperial Rome is the topic of a lecture by Janet Delaine of Oxford University on January 11 at 8:00 pm in UC1017 (across from Security). □Canadian author Sandra BirdseUwill be speaking on Monday, February 5 at 8:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge. 0 Dr. Peter Raffo will give a talk on the History of Amalgamation of Fort William and Port Arthur on Monday, February 24 at 7:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge. Agora HouDAY HouRS The Agora is published by the Information Office of the Department of External Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly (except forJuly and August) to faculty, staff and friends of Lakehead University. December 16, 1995 to January 1, 1996 Saturday, December 16 Sunday, December 17 December 18 to December 21 Friday, December22 December 23 toDecember26 December 27 to December29 December30to December31 January 1 (New Year's Day) 10:00 amto 2:00 pm Closed 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 8:00 am to 12:00 noon Closed 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Closed Closed Regular hours resume on Tuesday, January 2, 1996 STUDENTS IN NEED These days many Lakehead students arc struggling to make ends meet. There are fewer part-time jobs available as a result of cutbacks, and many students who are working have found their hours reduced. If anyone in the University community knows of a student having financial difficulties, please encourage them to contact the Financial Aid Office (SC0008). We may be able to offer some alternatives to help reduce the stress. A bursary or the Ontario Work Study Program may help the student get over a critical period and enable the student 10 stay on for the balance of the year. I would also like to encourage everyone to give generously to the LUSU Food Banlc. It is a valuable service for those students in need. -- Phyllis Bosnick, Financial Aid Administrator _ O:!! .... ... I\) -0 s uo1+~1a~ 1eu~aix ~ u e !'.'0J1 . ,., U'I () -0 _ ..., Q(l) ~3 CD - (l) .... (l) 6 -1~1.. Q~ '8'8n U'I ! ~nd' ~ii • Director of External Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: The Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B5E1 Telephone: {807) 343-8300 FAX: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: trances. harding@lakeheadu.ca 0 1996 Olympic Trials Lakehead University is hosting the 1996 Olympic Trials for Wrestling on February 14, 1996. Both Free-style and Greco Roman Teams will be selected and CBC Sports will be covering the event with a one-hour television program. For information contact Francis Clayton at 343-8513. ' Agora, December 1995 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.12 No.9 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains messages from the Chancellor and President and holiday updates from the Alumni Association. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995-12 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Chancellor Lois Wilson Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University Lois Wilson President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/a5321a02756ddcb10b328454b3b35fd5.pdf ad011825181bb9e6f0d911999a2c9b34 PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada January 1996, Vol. 13, No. 1 HAROLD TOWN PRINlS GIFTED TO LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY Art which Lakehead University had been renting from the Canada Council Art Bank has been replaced with a collection of 63 serigraphs and lithographs by the late Canadian painter, Harold Town. The gift, made possible by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lipson of Toronto, is valued at over $58,000. The framing and shipping of these works, valued at over $10,000, was provided by Stephen Rosen of Toronto. e Lakehead Visual Arts professor Mark Nisenbolt says the collection of images is very evocative of the late 60s and early 70s and has already attracted the attention of many students, staff and faculty. Chaplin in The Cure, now on display in the Agora, is one of 63 artworks by Harold Town donated to Lakehead University by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Upson. goooo o oooo oo •o o ~ 00 ~"""~ 0 • 0 g . 0 0 g 0 Harold Town ( 1924-1990) was born in Toronto and educated at the Western Technical School . and the Ontario College of Art. He was first recognized for his illustrations in Maclean's and "Painters Eleven." a radical group that exhibited during the late 50s. A somewhat eclectic artist in his time, Town painted murals, and did portraits, drawings, sculpture, collages and prints. He produced over 250 works in a period spanning 40 years. All 63 works are on permanent exhibition in buildings on campus, and Nisenholt is currently adding some of the images to the Department's Home Page on the Internet. 0 • 0 .. 0 0 INSIDE Beyond Borders International Days January 22-27, 1996 Schedule on page 4 0 Rudolf Valentino Christie Matheson Grace Slick #2 In the wake of budget cutbacks, Lakehead University has cancelled its three-year contract with the Art Bank and returned the 37 works which had been on display up until the end of December. �■Adi 1 •1 a~•i-i;Jai•l;i-f------------------------- OUR NORTHERN VISION by Dr. Robert Rosehart President Lakehead University Welcome to 1996. I must admit that there is not a lot to write about substantially since my last column. This institution, as well as all other post-secondary institutions in Ontario, is seriously examining how we can operate next year with significant funding reductions. In the case of Lakehead University, after allowing for a tuition increase, we anticipate an income shortfall of $4 to $4.5 million. Interest in the Voluntary Exiting Plans and Reduced WorkJoad Options remains high, but I would add, with a word of caution, that this program alone will not deal with our total funding shortfall. Realistically, and it is too early to predict accurately, I anticipate that we could achieve about one-third of our targeted reduction with this program. If the response is greater than anticipated, then the gap could be closed further. In making this estimate, one has to anticipate that some positions or reconfigured positions will need replacing. To all of those who are taking advantage of the package, I wish you all the best and thank you for your valuable service over the years to Lakehead University. CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Yves Prevost has been selected as a WUSC Faculty advisor -one of three selected across Canada. As Faculty Advisor he will be travelling to the Amazon River Basin with a group of about 10 students from across Canada who are interested in a range of issues -- from water purification systems to the rights of women. For more information about the WUSC program contact Prevost at ext. 8342. Dr. U.S. Panu, a professor in the Civil Engineering Department, has been elevated to the membership level of "Fellow" within the American Society of Civil Engineers. In bestowing the grade of "Fellow" on U.S. Panu and other ASCE members, ASCE President James W. Poirot pointed out that "the work of these members realizes a major civil engineering goal: to serve as guardians of the public good." 2 CANADA SAFEWAY A $12,000 endowment gift has been received from Canada Safeway Limited to create a 30th Anniversary Scholarship in Business. Toby Oswald (centre), Public Affairs Manager, Canada Safeway Limited, Winnipeg, visited the campus in December to present the cheque to Joy Himmelman, Director of External Relations, and Bob Rosehart, President. Toe endowment will provide an award of $700 to a high ranking full-time student entering the Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree Program. IN MEMORIAM: CLAUDE E. GARTON Lakehead University extends condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Claude Eugene Ganon who passed away on New Year's Day 1996 at Pioneer Ridge Nursing Home. In 1942ClaudegraduatedfromQueen's University. His studies there heightened his interest in taxonomy and inspired the establishment of the herbarium for which he is now world renowned. Toe Claude E. Garton Herbarium as it is known today, was donated to Lakehead University in 1966. Through the efforts of its founder and curator, the collection grew from 16,000 plant specimens to over 98,000. These specimens represent the first thorough catalogue of the plants of Northern Ontario and document the changes in the flora of the area throughout Claude's lifetime. In 1979 Garton was recognized for his botanical achievements and was titled Honorary Professor of Biology by Lakehead University. Agora, January 1996 �1996 CJ\.NADL\.N OLYMPIC \l'NBSTI.JNrG TRIAl..S February 1 - 4, 1996 C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario g Schedule y, Eebruary 2, 1996 • ro am - SESSION # 1 Free-style Pool Tourney • 3 pm - SESSION #2 Freestyle ladder (6th vs. 5th) • 5 pm - SESSION #3 Freestyle Ladder (5th vs. 4th) Saturday, February 3, 1996 ... .10 am - SESSION #4 freestyle ladder (4th vs. 3rd) • 12 pm - SESSION #5 Freestyle Ladder (3rd vs. 2nd) • 2 pm - SESSION #6; #7, #8 Freestyle Finals (2nd vs. 1st) (Best 2 out of 3) Sunday,, February 4, 1996 • 9 dm :r SESSION #1 Greco ~pman Pool Tourney • 12 pm ~ SESSION #2 Grec-o IJoman Ladder (4th vs. 3rd) ., ~ pm - SESSION ~ Greco Roman LaddeJ (3(d vs. 2nd) • 4 pm - SESSION t4 Gr.So RofflQn Finals (2nd vs. 1sf) (Best 2 out t;af 3) ket Locations • Lake.head University Bookstore • C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse • Thunder Bay Cemmunity Auditorium • Fort William Gardens After 20 Years The National Olympic Wrestling Trials Return To Thunder Bay ri l I ney re Agora, January 1996 .1 i(.J . •J_~ uacK, 3 �ON CAMPUS ond. JB0 STUDY OVERSEAS? •International Days• Januarr 22 - 27, 1996 Ir's EASIER THAN You THINK LUNCHEON LECTURE SERIES ARMCHAIR TRAVEL SERIES Tuesday - Thursday Monday - Thursday Noon-1:00pm 7:30pm Senate Chambers Faculty Lounge Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome Complimentary lunch Provided World University ServicesofCanada (No Registration Necessary) (WUSC) By Marc Dolgin International Student Monday, January 22 Panel Discussion Tuesday, January 23 Sierra Leone by Mindy Willet "International Experiences" Tuesday, January 23 Dr. Laure Paquette Wednesday, January 24 Venezuela "Planning an International Trip" by Carlos Zerpa Wednesday, January 24 Kathleen Gazey Thursday, January 25 Malaysia INTERNATIONAL ExrosmoN CULTURAL FAIR by Len Anderson Thursday, January 25 Monday - Friday INTERNATIONAL SMORGASBORD 10:30am-3:00pm Saturday, January 27, 1996 at the Outpost $9 - students $11 - non students Children under 12 free Tickets are now on sale at the Outpost, LUSU, and Distance Education Office Agora Information Kiosk Silent Auction Cultural Booths International Bake Sale 4 & Lakehead University's reputation for being a desirable place to live and to study is not the only thing going "beyond borders." More and more Lakehead students are taking advantage of the opportunity to live and study overseas. And some are realizing their international experience is giving them a competitive edge when it comes to finding employment. A few things make it easier. First, it is not always necessary to be fluent in the language of the host country. Several institutions offer their courses in English. Second, host institutions go out of their way to make the Canadian students feel welcome. Some offer special courses to acquaint the student with their country's political and social systems. Others provide a special orientation program or set up a kind of advance "Pen Pal" system where Canadian students receive newsy letters from their future classmates. Acc~rding to Coordinator of Distance Education Gwen Wojda, Lakehead students have proven to be good ambassadors. And all of our partner institutions are eager to welcome more. So eager, in fact, that some will make special arrangements to accommodate the student's individual needs. (While most exchanges last for one or two tenns, some can be arranged for as little as six weeks). Over the course of 1995-96, Lakehead will have had 10 students studying in Australia, France, Japan and Sweden. And it is not too late to apply. For infonnation contact Leslie Malcolm at 343-8210. Agora, January 1996 �1995•96 International Exchange Students on campus for the fall term: Top Row: Toni Niemi, Espoo-Vantaa Institute otrechnology, Finland; Markus Junes, U of Oulu, Finland; Mikko Puhakka, U of Lapland, Finland; Jonas Berg, LO/ea U, Sweden; Terje Klyver, Lil/ea U, Sweden. Middle Row: Dr. John Whitfield; Samuli Kuusisto, UofOulu, Finland; Jarmo Havula, UofOulu-Finland; Leith Arar, Espoo-Vantaa Institute ofTechnology, Rn/and; Anna Bergstrom, Lu/ea U, Sweden; Anja Simon, Tubingen U, Germany. Bottom Row: Minako Toida, Gifu U, Japan; Goro Sugimoto, Gifu U. Japan; Miyuki Takai, Gifu U, Japan; Dr. A.G. Rosehart. Students on campus for the winter term (not shown in the photo) include: John Hansson, Lu/ea U, Sweden; Satu Kaisanen, U of Lapland, Finland; Anne Mankinen, U of Lapland, Finland; Fredrik 0/ofsson, Lu/ea U, Sweden; Adam Provic, Charles Sturt University, Australia; Tomaz Serrander, Lu/ea U, Sweden, and Sanna Halonen, Espoo Vantaa, Finland. A NEW PARTNER Lskehead's Distance Education Office can assist students who wish to study in... Australia China Czech Republic Ergland Etnopa Finland France Germany Agora, January 1996 Japan Kenya Nepal Quebec Russia Sweden USA Lakehead University has signed an agreement to establish a new student exchange program with Espoo-Vantaa Institute of Technology in Finland, andithas renewed its student exchange agreementswith the University ofLapland, Finland, and Lu/ea University in Sweden . Engineering students Toni Niemi and Leith Arar from Espoo-Vantaa Institute ofTechnologypose for apicture with Dr. Rosehart, Dr. Whitfield and Pentti Paularinne last fall. 5 �RESEARCH NEWS about amalgamation for, unlike the politicians, they were the ones who had to implement it. "They were there everyday and were also the ones who in the end were forced to take care of employee displacement." Yarzab insists that it is important we record the voices of what history might conventionally class "ordinary folk," adding that "we can't be academic snobs and discount them." If anything, the Amalgamation Oral History is an account of the human factor which can so easily be lost in the shuffle of history and the passing of time. The taped interviews are records of the confusion, frustration, pain and turmoil of something many of us today might take for granted. "A lot of people were hurt by amalgamation," says Yarzab. Some people, she adds, are still upset about it, some of them going so far as to say that it ruined their careers, and in some cases even their lives. Research Assistants Cara Yarzab and Dave Black assisted History professor Peter Raffo in compiling over 50 hours of tape as part of the Thunder Bay Amalgamation Oral History Project. A Tale of Two Cities The Thunder Bay Amalgamation Oral History Project By Steve Jobbitt It is said that everyone has a story; yet not many people would consider their particular story to be actual "history." However, with the widespread acceptance of the idea that the study of the past should be about more than just the important people, the voices of all people have become significant. History is, after all, a cwnulative record of hwnan experience. The recently completed Thunder Bay Amalgamation Oral History Project is just such a cwnulative history. Comprised of nearly 80 interviews and over 50 hours of tape, it is a unique primary documentation of the tale of the two cities and outlying municipalities that became one on January 1, 1970. The Thunder Bay Amalgamation Oral History Project, which was presented to the City of Thunder Bay in honour of its 25th Anniversary, provides us with a new angle on the amalgamation of Port Arthur, Fort William, Neebing and Shuniah. It is an angle which project director Dr. Peter Raffo claims "in some respects presents us with a picture very d ifferent from the accepted one." Dr. Raffo, who is a sessional lecturer in the History Deparnnent at Lakehead University and who also works at CBQ radio, is confident that the Oral History Project will be a valuable and unique source of information for historical, sociological and political researchers alike. Toe value of the Oral History Project lies in the fact that it takes into account the recollections of a wide array of people. It is representative of many of the various groups involved in the amalgamation, and very much takes into account the popular notion that the stories of "grassroots" people should not be overlooked. This attitude is confirmed by Dave Black and Cara Yarzab, the research assistants on the project. As Black says, it was "the managers and workers who had the most interesting stories." They seemed to know more 6 Of course, as Dr. Raffo, Black and Yarzab would all agree, there are particular problems one faces when conducting a history of this type. To start, not all those who were initially contacted participated in the project. "Some," says Raffo, "declined to be interviewed, while others never got back to us at all." The most difficult thing, perhaps, " was convincing people that they had something valuable to say," or as Yarzab says, "that they could remember anything at all about what to them seems so long ago." Most people, once the initial doubt and nervousness were overcome, wanted "to tel1 us a lot that they preferred not to go on tape." Often this was the most interesting material, but as Black is quick to point out, "if it is not on tape, it cannot be used." Not surprisingly, people became more careful once the record button was pushed and the microphone activated, especially when talking about other personalities. Says Dr. Raffo, "some people were frank, some were frank, but with restrictions." In the end is it complete as an oral history? Yarzab says that it is a ''pretty substantial piece of work," while Black suggests that although "more interviews could be done," he is not so sure that more is necessarily better. Dr. Raffo adds that oral history is only one source of information about an event. Because it relies on memory of the past, it is always a little suspect. But it gives a human dimension to the record that cold print can never achieve. Black says that on its own "it is a good historical source, but like any historical evidence, it depends on how well it is used by the historian." Overall, the Thunder Bay Amalgamation Oral History Project is a comprehensive, well organized and well presented collection, one which will without a doubt be prized as a primary source of information. As Dr. Raffo says, it is something to which serious researchers will naturally be drawn. Steve Jobbitt, a third-year Arts Student, is one of several students participating ill S.P.A.RK. -- Lakehead, a smdent writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal!The Times-News. Copies ofTh e Thunder Bay Amalgamation Oral History Project are available at the Chancellor Paterson Library, the Ciry Archives, Confederation College Library, Thunder Bay Museum, and Tlumder Bay Public Library. Agora, January 1996 �RESEARCH NEWS Exploring the Intangible Sylvie Berbaum Studies the Mechanics of Ojibwa Song By Paul Jasen Western culture, defined broadly as the dominant culture of the Europeanized world, has Jong had a fetish for classification systems that dissect, rather than unite. Consequently, music is regarded as an entity unto its own, related, in spirit, to other creative fields like the visual arts. Medicine is a science, religion is religion, and magic doesn't exist. This, however, is not a universal nonn. In fact, many culrures view these components as being intrinsically linked and part of a greater Sylvie Berbaum whole. Visiting researcher Sylvie Berbaum points out that while many societies, particularly those based on oral tradition, hold music in the highest regard, they will often be without a single isolating word to describe it. For them, music is not an aesthetic exercise that separates the artist from the observer, but an aspect of daily life so intrinsic, that it cannot be understood in Western tenns. Berbaum is currently working with the Native Philosophy Project at Lakehead University on a Fellowship from the Rockefeller Foundation. The basis of her research consists of analyzing the traditional music of the Ojibwa. Specifically, she is looking at intervals, the distance in pitch between two notes sounded, and their relationship to conceptions of knowledge. Berbaum, who was born in the Ivory Coast, received the bulk of her education, both scholastic and musical, in France after moving there at the age of seven. She earned a 2nd Class Award with her Bachelor's degree in Musicology from the University of Paris IVNanterre in 1983, and a 1st Class Award with her Master's degree in Ethnomusicology two years later. In 1989 Berbaum earned her "Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies," also from Nanterre. In Canada, she has received support for her PhD programme in the fonn of an International Council for Canadian Studies (l.C.C.S.) A ward. Equally impressive are her musical accomplishments, which include extensive academic studies in piano and double bass along with a 1st Class Award in Aural Training and studies in Composition, History, and the Aesthetics of Music. She has two original compositions to her name and has taught at both the primary and secondary level. On piano and double bass she has played at workshops, Agora, January 1996 an international festival and with the Orchestras of the Sorbonne and the CoUegium Musicum d' Aquitaine. Her fascination with music and its close relationship with the mind Jed her towards psychology and the developing field of musical therapy. But the quantitative approach and simplistic narure of the treatment in France at the time caused her to shift her attentions elsewhere. With her move into the interdisciplinary field of ethnomusicology, Berbaum found herself free to explore musical questions from religious, philosophical, anthropological and other perspectives. Berbaum has always had an awareness of the important role of music in other cultures, thanks, in large part, to her early youth in western Africa Her interest in the traditional music of Canada's indigenous peoples began in 1987, when the uncle of a friend offered her the chance to visit the Canadian west with him. During the visit she was exposed to ceremonial customs and musical applications in the form of a Cree pow-wow in the Canadian Rockies. It was a formative event in her life -- one that would make her determined to return Canada to further explore what she had seen. After mustering the necessary support, she did. Regarding music, in a ceremonial setting, as an intermediary between the inner and outer spiritual worlds, Berbaum's research focuses not so much on the succession of sounds (the scales), as on the spaces between them - the intervals. Applied in this fashion, it is an entire) y different approach to the most technical aspect of western music theory. What is usually explained with mathematical precision is presented in a different light, as a living world of intangibles lurking and leaping between each note. In this way, music can be seen as a living reflection of knowledge and experience -- a connective medium linking the individual to a far greater whole. Paul Jasen is enrolled in the honours History program at lakehead. He is one of several students participating in S.P.A.RK. -Lakehead, a student writing program sponsored by The ChronicleJournal!The Times-News. DR. PETER RAFFO WILL GIVE A PUBLIC LECTURE ENTITLED "SPEAKING ABOUT AMALGAMATION : AN OVERVIEW OF THE AMALGAMATION ORAL HISTORY PROJECT" ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1996 AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE FACULTY LOUNGE. FREE ADMISSION. EVERYONE WELCOME. 7 �••tW=iH@:liJ:@=M;@:---------------------e,oLoGv WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY WINTER LIBRARY WORKSHOPS The Chancellor Paterson Library has an exciting lineup of Winter workshops for students, faculty and staff. Scheduled sessions are available for students during the first weeks of January and February. More information about these sessions for students is avai.lable at the Information Desk. (ext 8302). The sessions outlined below are available to staff and faculty and can be arranged at anytime during the year by contacting Gisella Scalese at extension 8147. New Faculty and StafTOrientation All new faculty and staff members (and those who want a refresher) are invited to attend a personal introduction to the library, its services and sources. By appointment only. In-Class Library Skills Workshop: Upon request, a library skills workshop can be provided which will assist students in learning about the most pertinent print and electronic sources in a subject area. Instructors are asked to provide at least one week advance notice. Sessions can also be developed to incorporate a library assignment. Available at anytime during the year. **NEW,NEW,NEW*** Explore the World Wide Web: During this one hour hands-on session you will learn to use Netscape to view the World Wide Web, find subject guides and search engines, search for information using subject and keyword searches and create your own "hot list" of sites. Registration is necessary and limited to 30 participants. Register for any of the following workshops by calling extension 8147: Monday, January 29 1:00 to 2:30pm BB1051 Thursday, February 1 12:00to 1:30pm BB1051 SELECfED NEW REFERENCE TITLES These titles can be found in the Reference Collection on the Main Floor of The Chancellor Paterson Library. For assistance, please ask at the Information Desk. TheDictionaryofCanadianLaw.(2ndedition) REFKE 183D851995 1995 Parks Directory of the United States (2nd edition) REF E 160 S65 I 994 TheNativeNorthAmericanAlmanac. REFE77N377 1994 Encyclopedia ofEndangered Species. REF QH 75 E49 1994 Dr. Azim MaUik has been appointed for a five-year term to the Plant Sciences Department of the University of Western Ontario, London, as an adjunct professor with full authority to independently supervise MSc and PhD students. In the past, he had been serving as an external examiner for PhD students. Mallik is Vice-President of the International AIJelopathy Society and Vice-President of the Lake Superior Ecosystem Co-op which has members from several universities, research and government land management departments from Ontario and the states around Lake Superior. In 1995 Mallik presented the following papers at the International Conference on Forest Vegetation Management and Biodiversity: "Regeneration strategies of four major competing plants of Canadian boreal forest" by A.U. MaJlik, Y. Gong and F.W. Bell, and "Rate and time of glyphosate application affect Canada blue joint grass and red raspberry" by F.W. Bell, A.U. Mallik, and C. Hollstedt. Both papers were presented at the Second International Conference on Forest Vegetation Management, Rotorua, New Zealand. "Stand structure and species diversity in an old growth white pine forest at Greenwood Lake, Ontario, Canada" by A.U. Mallik and S. Robertson, and "Vascular plant and bryophyte diversity in undisturbed and selectively cut old growth white pine forests" by A.U. Mallik were presented at the Smithsonian Institute and the Man and Biosphere Conference on Biodiversity held in Washington, D.C. 21stCentury Dictionary ofQuotations. REF PN 6081 T97 1993 For a complete listing of new titles added to the Reference and Main Collections follow this path on LUCI: Library Services and Information, New Titles List. NORTHERN EXPOSURE TO LEADERSHIP Gisella Scalese, Orientation/Continuing Education Librarian, is one of 24 librarians selected in a national competition to attend the Northern Exposure to Leadership Institute, February 15 - February 20, 1996. This annual Institute is open to Canadian librarians in the early years of their careers who have been nominated by their libraries on the basis of their leadership potential. 8 PHILOSOPHY Dr. Richard Berg reports the following research: refereed article "An Ethical Analysis of the Bhagavad Gita" in Contemporary Essays in the Bhagavad Gita ed. Braj Sinha (New Delhi: SiddharthPubl., 1995),pp 15-35; reprinted article "Theories of Action in the Bhagavad Gita" in ibid., pp 36-51; refereed article "Bhakti in the Bhagavad Gita as ''Love of Fate" in South Asian Horizons, ed. Elliot TepperandJohn Wood, vol. l (1994)pp 199205; refereed conference paper "Discipline Cases and the Genealogy of Engineering Ethics" at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Knowledge Tools for a Sustainable Civi- Agora, January 1996 �lization, Ryerson Polytechnic University, June 9, 1995; and refereed conference paper "Christian Neighbor Love is Not the Golden Rule" at the Canadian Society for the Study of Religion Annual Meeting, University of Calgary, June 6, 1994. GEOGRAPHY Dr.MargaretE.Johnston,CentreforNorthem Studies and Department of Geography, presented a paper entitled "Context for vi_sitor codes and regulation in the Arctic and sub-Arctic" at the conference Shaping Tomorrow's North: The Role of Tourism and Recreation which was held in Thunder Bay in October. Johnston has been invited to present a paper at a meeting sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund -- Arctic Programme which is being held in January in Longyearbyen, Norway. The paper title is "Regulation and codes as elements in tourism management strategies in the Arctic." The meeting is being held to develop a process for identifying guidelines for ecotourism development in the circumpolar Arctic. EDUCATION Teaching material written by a Lakehead professor and a local classroom teacher 20 years ago is enduring the test of time. Music Dr. Aris Carastathis has recently had performances of three compositions in Canada, England, Germany, and the United States. His commissioned work Vertexes for Clarinet, Cello and Piano was premiered by the Acadia Trio (of Acadia University) in Moncton, New Brunswick, and subsequently it was performed in Oxford, England, and Neu-Anspach, Germany, by the touring Acadia Trio. Variables for Clarinet was premiered in the Murray Adaskin Prize in Composition Benefit Concert in Victoria, B.C., and Entropy for Aute, Oboe, Clarinet, Viola, Cello and Bass was performed in a concert by the Louisiana State University New Music Ensemble in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Glen Carruthers presented a public lecture at the School of Music, Brandon University, on December 1, 1995. The lecture, entitled "Percy Grainger's Canadian Legacy," featured a performance by Dr. Carruthers of the piano version of "To A Nordic Princess," a work written by Grainger in 1928 and dedicated to the composer's wife-to-be, Ella Viola Strom. Dr. Carruthers has also been elected to a second term as Ontario Regional Councillor of the Canadian Music Centre. HISTORY Dr. Min-sun Chen, Professor Emeritus of History, has recently published the following three articles: Dr. Gerry Vervoort and Dale Mason (currently the Principal of Oliver Street School) wrote a textbook entitled Calculator Activities for the Classroom that was published by Copp Clark in 1977. A French translation was published by Beauchemin in 1978. Subsequently the rights were acquired by a U.S: company, and, after Mason and Vervoort revised the material for the American schools, the text was republished by Fearon Pitman, CA in 1980 as Beginning Calculator Math, Intermediate Calculator Math, and Advanced Calculator Math. "Ferdinand Verbiest and the Geographical Works by Jesuits in Chinese 1584-1674," in Ferdinand Verbiest (1623-1688), Jesuit Missionary, Scientist, Engineer, and Diplomat, ed. by John W. Witek, SJ. Nettetal, Germany: SteylerVerlag, 1994, 123-133.; "It turned out to be a steady seller," says Vervoort. "Recently the company asked us to produce an updated version and to expand it to five books for different grade levels. Altogether we are very pleased because school materials rarely last this long and almost all competition has fallen by the wayside. No doubt there will be new competing products, but Fearon is still taking a chance on our series." "Dr. Richard F. Brown, Bishop Ronald 0. Hall and tl1e Failed Western Missionary Attempt to Influence the CCP, 1938-39," in East Asia Perspectives, edited by Min-sun Chen, Claude Comtois, and Larry N. Shyu. Montreal: Canadian Asian Studies Association (CASA), 1995, 31-42. "Li Chih-tsao and the Tien-hsueh ch'u-han," in Actes du Vil Collogue /11ternario11al de Sinologie de Chantilly, edited by Edward J. Malatesta, SJ. Taipei and Paris: Ricci Institute, 1995, 35-44,; The East Asia Perspectives mentioned above is the fifth book of articles relating to East Asia published by CASA. Dr. Chen served as one of the co-editors for four of these five books and wrote either the introduction or preface in these four books. NURSING Professor Jose P.C. de Cangas was inducted recently as a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health in London, England. The RSH was founded in 1876 and is concerned with the promotion of health and the transfer of knowledge and experience across professional boundaries. Fellows must be elected unanimously by other Fellows and must have published, done international research, met professional qualifications and be recognized as outstanding in their fields. De Cangas is the second recipient of this honour in Canada. De Cangas presented IO papers and chaired three round tables at the 1st International Congress of Integral Psychosocial Rehabilitation Within and With the Community held May 7-11, 1995, in Barcelona. Spain. The congress was attended by approximately 4,500 mental health professionals from 52 countries as well as persons with mental illness and their relatives. It was sponsored by the World Health Organization, S.M.D. Juan Carlos I King of Spain (who opened the congress), the World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitiation, The Me diterranean Sociopsychiatric Association, the Associacio' Catalana de Rehabilitacio Psicosocial, and the Generalitat de Catlaunya (the Government of the autonomous province of Catalunia). Canada was represented by 50 health professionals and de Cangas was the only nurse presenting from Canada. Professor Elizabeth Diem gave two presentations in October: "Feminist Participatory Research with Mothers of Adolescent Girls" at the Sixth Annual International Critical and Feminist Perspectives in Nursing Conference held October 12-15 at Prouts Neck, Maine; and "Group Process in a Support Group for Mothers of Early Adolescent Girls" at Mental Health Care: The Challenge of Change on October 18-21, 1995. �AROUND CAMPUS UPDATE ON CHILDCARE FUNDING By Nancy Luckai Childcare was not openly attacked in the Economic Statement of last November. The efforts by childcare advocates and stakeholders apparently were sufficient to force the Harris government to put the proposed voucher system on the back burner. That, however, is where it sits. Committee Clerk, Room 1405, Whitney Block, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A2. Please provide a copy of your communication to either Michael Gravelle or Lyn McLeod. THE ROLE OF FIRE IN THE BOREAL FOREST Our current childcare system remains injeopardy if we assume that all is well. Professionals within the childcare community believe that one reason it was not mentioned was because the so-called workfare and leamfare programs have yet to be finalized. Others warn that the significant reductions to municipal funding, along with increased flexibility in tenns of dealing with those reductions, have laid the groundwork for childcare cuts. If the municipalities decide not to contribute their 20 percent to the subsidized spaces within their jurisdiction, then the provincial government would have grounds to withdraw their 80 percent share. At a meeting of Thunder Bay City Council just before Christmas, a presentation was made by the NWO Regional Childcare Committee to encourage the continued support of our municipality for the existing system. City Council responded strongly by unanimously passing a resolution to maintain their support and to lobby the government and other municipalities to do the same. Tilis was extremely heartening. However, City Council will be faced with many difficult decisions as it struggles with its own fiscal limitations and we need to tell our elected representatives that their support of childcare is appropriate, popular and fiscally responsible in the long and short run. Centres such as Nanabijou are particularly good investments as they provide excellent care at reasonable cost while allowing their clients, largely students and staff, to participate positively in the workforce. We must also keep up the pressure on the provincial government. Apparently, an offer of matching funding has come from the Federal government. We need to let our MPPs know that this should not be ignored. Anyone wishing to communicate his or her concerns or ideas may wish to contact the Standing Committee on Social Development c/o Lynn Mellor, 28TH ANNUAL FORESTRY SYMPOSIUM Saturday, January 13, 1996 1996 OLYMPIC TRIALS TO BE HELD AT LAKeiEAD FEBRUARY 2-4, 1996 La.kehead is hosting the 1996 Olympic trials for Wrestling. Both Free-style and Greco roman Teams will be selected and CBC Sports will be covering the event with a one-hour television program. For infonnation contact Francis Clayton at 343-8513. Tickets are available at the Equipment Room in the CJ. Sanders Fieldhouse, the Bookstore, the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium and the Fort William Gardens. La.kehead University Forestry Symposium has been providing an annual forum for many interest groups, including government officials, environmental groups, student groups and the general public to learn and discuss current forest management issues and practices. Tilis year, the symposium brought together guest lecturers to discuss various aspects of "The Role of Fire in the Boreal Forest." The presentations were given by Dave Archibald, Terry Curran, JohnHukala, Mark Johnston, and Brian Stocks. The speeches focused on topics dealing with basic fire ecology, fire suppression, and prescribed burning, as well as current research such as using techniques to emulate fire and how global warming and climate change affect fire, respectively. Each year the forestry symposium is organized by students of the La.kehead University Forestry Association. " RITE OF PASSAGE" FOR DR. ERNST ZIMMERMANN Dr. Ernst Zimmermann is leaving La.kehead after 28 years teaching in the Department of History. To celebrate his retirement, staff and faculty are invited to join Dr. and Mrs. Zimmermann for dinner in the Faculty Lounge on Saturday, March 23, 1996. I For tickets and information contact Jo-Anne Silverman a t 343-8910. Agora, January 1996 �REMINDER Don't forget to send in your medical, dental and vision claim forms for 1995. Any expenses incurred in 1995 must be submitted to Prudential before the end of February 1996. the spouse are also available. For further information on pension options, contact Bill Bragnalo at extension 8757 or E-mail Bill.Bragnalo@LakeheadU.Ca. CPP&OAS Q. Can I get more information or an estimate of my CPP and/or OAS before I decide to apply? FORMSOFLUPENSIONFORSTAFF&FACULTY Life with a guaranteed period The pension is payable monthly for the lifetime of the member, and will cease on his or her death unless death occurs prior to the end of the guaranteed period, which may be for 5, 10 or 15 years. If death occurs prior to the end of the guaranteed period, and the member's beneficiary is a spouse or dependent, as defined under the Income Tax Act, the payments will continue until the end of the guaranteed period. Otherwise the present value of the remaining guaranteed payments will be paid in a lump sum to the member's beneficiary or estate. Joint and 60% Survivor reducing on plan member's death with or without guaranteed period a) Without guaranteed period The pension is payable monthly for the lifetime of the member and, on his or her death, will continue to the member's spouse for his or her lifetime at 60% of the level that was being paid immediately before the member's death. If the spouse has predeceased the member, the pension will cease on the member's death. b) With guaranteed period If the member dies prior to the end of the guaranteed period, which may be 5, 10 or 15 years, the pension continues at the full level until the end of the guaranteed period and only then reduces to 60%. If both spouses die before the end of the guaranteed period, payments can continue to a dependent until the end of the guaranteed period. If there is no dependent, the present value of the remaining guaranteed payments will be paid in a lump sum to the beneficiary or estate of the last one of the couple to die. Note: Under Ontario law, a member with a spouse must elect a pension which continues to the survivor of the couple after the death of either one, at the rate of at least 60% of that being paid while they were both alive, unless the non-member spouse waives his or her right to the survivor pension. Other Forms ofLU Pension Joint and survivor pension with or without a guaranteed period can also be taken at different levels, i.e. 100%, 50%, etc. Joint and survivor pensions reducing at the death of the member or A. Yes, further information can be obtained from: Human Resources DevelopmentCanada Income Security Programs Office 2Court Street South Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 2W3 1-800-461-9881 CPPatAge65 The maximum monthly benefit payable in 1996 is $727.08. Old Age Security (OAS) The maximum monthly benefit payable in 1996 is $394.76. Take a (Lunch) Break from Stress The working lunch has become all too common for marry employees. It's a time for gulping down sodas and stuffing away sandwiches while poring over paperwork and scrambling for deadlines. Not a good idea, says the Working Families newsle11er. Both employees and their companies benefit from a midday reprieve from work. Three rules 10 follow for a stress-free lunch hour: 1. Don' 1 work (unless it's really a necessity). 2. Spend the time with people you like (could be all by yourself as well). 3. Do things you enjoy (or will be glad you did later). Note that eating lunch isn' I the sole point - the object is to take a breather from the workaday world. Other ideas generated by the newsletter: - Drop in to see the kids if they' re nearby - Meet a spouse or loved one at a special restaurant - Run errands - no ftm, but clears up the evenings and weekends for more enjoyable activities - Add an energizing workout or brisk walk. Feeling Stressed: Your Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) can help!! Call them at 343-4626. All calls are completely confidential. Human Resources Telephone Fax number Agora, January 1996 343-8334 346-7701 11 �CALENDAR 0 Lakehead University Statistical Laboratory is offering a four hour course on Sampling Techniques to LU faculty and students and to other researchers in Thunder Bay on Wednesday, January 24 and Thursday January 25 from 7-9 pm in the Ryan Building Room 2025. The cost is $32 per person. To enrol, contact Dr. L.K. Roy, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 343-8270. 0 Dr. Doug Morris, Department of Biology/Northern Studies/Faculty of Forestry is giving a lecture on Thursday, January 25 at 11 :30 am in RC 0005 on the topic "The Biodiversity Crisis, Habitat and Ecological Literacy." 0 Toe Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning is hosting the Distinguished Instructor Lecture on Thursday, February 1 at 7:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge. The 1995 Distinguished Instructor is Dr. Inderjit Nirdosh from the Chemical Engineering Department of the Faculty of Engineering. 0 Canadian author Sandra BirdseU will be speaking on Monday, February 5 at 8:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge. 0 Dr. Peter Raffo will give a talk "Speaking About Amalgamation: An Overview of the Amalgamation Oral History Project" on Monday, February 26 at 7:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge. SHELTER HOUSE CoRPORATE RELAY Donate your time to a good cause and have a great time doing it! We're looking for people to participate in the Second Annual 24-hour Shelter House Corporate Relay June 1 & 2 at the Royal Canadian Legion Track. Our Lakehead team must have 10-20 members and each member must raise a minimum of$ I00 in pledges. The rule is simple -- one person must be on the track at all times during the 24-hour event. During this time there are lots of fun things going on -games, recreational events, etc. Many teams even "camp out" over night. Let's join the fun and help others at the same time. For more information or to sign yourself aboard contact Denise Bruley at ext 8372. 12 SURVIVORS, IN SEARCH OF A VOICE THE ART OF CoURAGE Thunder Bay Art Gallery May 11-May 24, 1996 LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY CONCERT SERIES (Winter Schedule) All concerts, unless otherwise noted, are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts The Woodlawn Arts Foundation created Survivors, In Search of a Voice: The Art of Courage to raise both awareness and money for the fight against cancer, specifically breast cancer. For more information call 344-1690 or 344-7978. Tuesdays, 12:30 pm For tickets and information caU: 343-8787 January 30: Doris Dungan, flute; Sean Mundy, guitar Febrary 8: Kevin McMillan, baritone; John Greer, piano (Thursday; St. Paul's United Church 8:00 pm $12 general & $5 student/senior March 5: The Music of Martin Arnold March 19: Mary Fahrenbruck, piano Valentine's Day February 14, 1996 WearredtodayandsupporttheHeart and Stroke Foundation. For information call Bev Stefureak 343-8614 MARK YOUR CALENDARS Friday March 22 Alumni Curling Bonspiel For Information Call Kristine Carey 343-8155 Agora The Agora is published by the Information Office of the Department of External Relations. The newsletteris distributed monthly (except forJuly and August) to faculty, staff and friends of Lakehead University. Director of External Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: The Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road _Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8300 FAX: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: trances.harding@lakeheadu.ca I C • . Troj a n Externa l Re lat i on s .. __, 0 0::!1 _ ..., 0~ (/) -..--! '8'8() ~- (/) Q.3' il'. 0 <D ~3 <D - · <D <D (l '8()'8 ii! • \.. Agora, January 1996 � 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.13 No.1 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on Harold Town prints gifted to Lakehead and an update on research and faculties. 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 1996-01 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Harold Town Lakehead Lakehead University https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/02b712e0b22dc0d6ed8268c0edcdf69f.pdf ad173435bcc882e3b2e832be1cc9d585 PDF Text Text r At a press conference last month Lakehead announced it would be the lead university for a Conservation and Community Outreach Project in Nepal. Attending the conference were (back row. 1--r) Anne Klymenko, Dr. Ken Brown, Dr. Bob Rosehart, Dr. Stan Dromisky (front row. 1-r) Or. Rob Farmer, Or. John Naysmith and Or. Ulf Runesson. Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada December 1996, Vol. 13, No. 10 ISSN 0828-6225 Toy Story NEPAL PROJECT You're Invited • Faculty and staff are Invited to a Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 20 In The Outpost starting at 3:00 pm RECEIVES CIDA FUNDING The 1996 University Partnership competition sponsored by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) attracted 54 applications from universities across Canada. Lakehead's was ranked seventh best; only the top 12 were funded. "The Nepal Resource Conservation and Community Outreach Project," which was awarded $746,288, was developed by essentially the same small Lakehead team that was successful with the Ghana, West Africa project now in its fifth year. A Community Forestry Training Centre in Nepal is one of the Project's several components which will commence in the Himalayan Kingdom in the spring of 1997. Lakehead will be the lead university in a team that includes the University of Guelph and Tribhuvan University in Nepal. CIDA has committed an additional $2.3 million in support ofother projects in which Lakehead University is the lead university. Erron Williams, Theresa Sellers and Brent Evans were among the 50 residence students who collected 144 bags of clothing and toys in a city-wide campaign. The goods were distributed to Faye Peterson Transition House, Beendigen Inc., City Crisis Housing, Shelter House, and the Lakehead Regional Family Centre. �li!HB•1;i•i;J•Mlll1IP;f¥ 1•1¥~•-...___________________ Congratulations to the Faculty of Business Dr. Bob Roseharl President Lakehead University The Faculty continues to achieve external recognition for the success of its students and graduates. This past month, word was received that five of seven teams have qualified for the finals of the Queen's Intercollegiate Business Schools' Competition to be held in Kingston in January of 1997. As well, one Business student, Dan Parker, has been nominated by the Faculty to be a participant in the Prime Minister's Team Canada Mission to Asia in January. This mission will have education as one of its special focus areas. This past week. the results of the uniform final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants arrived and seven of nine candidates were successful for a 78 per cent pass rate -- very much higher than the Ontario and national averages. Congratulations once again. Faculty and Staff Challenged by LUSU to the Great Plasma Challenge LUSU has issued a challenge to Lakehead University's Faculty and Staff to a competition for donations to the new Red Cross Plasma Centre between January 15 and February 15 of 1997. Obviously, the students out number us, so to make it fair, we have agreed to a multiple factor of 6 (ie. faculty and staff x 6) to compare with student donations. The winner is to receive a unique trophy to be created from recycled items. Distinguished Awards Dr. John Whitfield, Vice-President (Academic) has announced the following awards at the November Senate Meeting: Distinguished Research Award (a tie) Dr. R. Puttagunta, Chemical Engineering Dr. M. Lankester, Department of Biology Distinguished Instructor Award Dr. Jane Taylor, School of Kinesiology Special congratulations to all of the above. work with Dr. John Whitfield and Grant Walsh on this project. It is expected that significant progress will be made in this area by the end of the winter term. Dr. Whitfield is Chairing an Ad Hoc Web Committee, and this Committee will provide direction and consultation to the project. A significant concern is the great variation in departmental pages when you get past the basic Lakehead University pages. Part of this initiative will develop guidelines, direction and "help" to ensure that all participants in the official Lakehead University Web Site have access to the necessary protocols. Part-Time Studies Much attention in the national media recently has focussed on the trend to the declining part-time student body. This is particularly true in Ontario and is clearly the trend at Lakehead. To tum this around is going to require a re-thinking of our approach to parttime studies. This is an area in which we need to initiate some internal debate in the next few months. As well as programming, our approach to student assistance for the part-time student will need to be examined. Government Relations: Rumours of the Week - Smith Commission Report will be out December 16, 1996 - Minister will make tuition and funding announcement for universities on December 17, 1996! LU Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund The response to this matching program ($1 donated== $1 matched by the Ontario Government) has been outstanding. With Geography showing the way, several other Departments have quickly come on board including Mathematical Sciences, Social Work. Sociology and English as well as four individuals from the Faculty of Engineering. To get on board, call Jo-Anne Silverman at 3438910. The pledged totals continue to grow, and it is onward and upward from here until March 31, 1997. Remember, all of this money is endowed for needy students and the payments can be made as late as March 31, 1999, as long as it is pledged by this coming March 31, 1997 Special Recognition for Lyn McLeod On Friday, November 29, 1996, the Ontario Liberal Party presented to Lakehead University a special Student Award of Merit in the name of the retiring leader. The award falls under the LUOSOTF Program above. College/University Consortium Proposals Accepted Workplace· Incidents on Campus In a recent competition, Lakehead University was successful in being awarded two of 15 successful provincial proposals. One of the successful Lakehead University proposals involves Confederation College and the design ofan articulated collaborative nursing program. The other involves Lakehead University with the Durham University Centre of Durham College and the Lakehead University BachelorofEngineering Degree. In the Durham project, major industrial partners will be involved. In total $110,000 has been awarded for these projects. In recent years, we have made great strides in reducing our workplace incidents on campus and all of our employees need to be congratulated for their efforts. In recent weeks, a couple of disturbing incidents have occurred which necessitate the need for a gentle reminder. Employees must report any incident immediately to their supervisors. If the immediate supervisor cannot be contacted, phone Human Resources at 8334 (after hours, report to Security at 8369). Supervisors must contact Human Resources as soon as possible after having been notified of an injury or incident. Home Page on the Internet - Update After much discussion recently in several committee meetings, action has been taken to develop policies to guide the further evolution of our Web Site. Carol Otte of CTRC has been assigned to 2 CANCOPY Issue As most of you know, as part of the Copyright Laws of Canada, ...continued on page 3 Agora, December, 1996 �CAMPUS NEWS President's Report (conUnued from p.2) Lakehead University has an agreement with the licensing agent, CANCOPY, which governs our ability to copy and use such materials for educational purposes. Under our agreement, we pay participation fees and are subje,ct to the CANCOPY contract stipulations. From time to time, examples are pointed out internally and even by CANCOPY on occasion that would suggest isolated lack of adherence to the CANCOPY contract stipulations. I need not remind the reader of the necessity and value of being able to copy print materials, and I would suggest that, if you have any questions in this regard about adherence to the CANCOPY contract, you should consult with your Dean. Happy Holidays As we are about to enter the holidays, I would like to wish all of you and your families a safe and happy festive season. My Christmas wish would be a return to "positive" grant increases from the Ontario Government. See you in 1997. P.S. -- Remember to close all office windows before you leave for the Christmas break. ABORIGINAL ENROLMENT EXPECTED TO RISE By Nova Lawson Coordinator of Aboriginal Initiatives/ Community Liaison During the week of September 16, 1996, Liaison Officer Colleen McLean and I toured secondary schools around Northwestern Ontario. It is the usual practice of the University to meet with students in the fall to discuss university education, particularly at Lakehead. What made this tour unique was the added inclusion of Aboriginal controlled institutes. Visits to high schools in Ignace, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Kenora, Rainy River, Fort Frances, Atikokan and Red Lake along with the Aboriginal schools in Pelican Falls, Ear Falls, Nestor Falls and the Rainy Lake High School, revealed that secondary level students are headed to university. The trend predicts that Lakehead University may experience tremendous growth of its Aboriginal population in the next three to five years. This encouraging news is based on current enrolment figures obtained from Aboriginal controlled institutes after the tour, which do not include enrollment in mainstream schools. Secondary Level Aboriginal Institutes LIBRARY CLASSES The Reference and Information Services Department at The Chancellor Paterson Library offers specialized library research classes in any subject area. These classes, available upon request, will be tailored to meet the needs of your students. The Library's goal is to ensure that students are aware of and can make the best possible use of the resources in the Library. To arrange for a session, call 343-8147 or e-mail: gisella.scalese@lakeheadu.ca IMASCO SCHOLARSHIP Jim Smithers was one of 19 students to receive financial assistance through the lmasco Scholarship Fund for Disabled Students for the 1996-97 academic year. The $2,000 scholarship will allow Smithers to pursue his undergraduate studies at Lakehead in psychology. Administered by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), the decisions of the independent selection committee appointed by the AUCC are based on the academic background, motivation, maturity and extent of disability of the candidates. Agora, December, 1996 ASKING DIFFERENT QUESTIONS by Frances Harding Publications Officer A new NFB film about women in science featuring Lakehead Biology professor Dr. Peggy Tripp-Knowles had its Thunder Bay premiere at the Northern Woman's Book Store on November 29, 1996. Among the women profiled in the film were Dr. Ursula Franklin, who became the first female engineering professor at the University of Toronto; Dr. Karen Messing, a geneticist and occupational health specialist with Universite du Quebec a Montreal; Dr. Rosalind Cairincross, an environmentalist originally from South Africa; and Dr. Peggy Tripp-Knowles whose expertise is in Forest Genetics and Feminist Science Critique. The film's title, "Asking Different Questions," summarized an opinion shared by all of the women featured in the film: that women bring distinctly different perspectives to bear on questions about science and research. In the film, Tripp-Knowles discusses why she became a scientist and how her research has changed over the course of her career at Lakehead. ( 18 institutes reporting as of Oct.1996) EXHIBITION OF WORKS Grade Enrolment 9 10 11 12 OAC Independent Leaming (mature students) 464 517 380 243 4 155 Students currently enrolled in secondary programs are gearing for higher levels of education. There has been a shift from general academic programs to the advanced level - for the purposes of university. Almost all high school students said they have considered attending Lakchead University when they graduate. This is due to familiarity with the campus and Thunder Bay, close proximity of the campus to their home communities, attractive academic programs, support service network, current Aboriginal student population on campus, academic preparedness giving rise to their levels of confidence, and the fact that they will be role-models for the families, friends and communities. Thunder Bay Art Gallery January 17- March 2, 1997 An installation exhibition by Roly Martin at the Thunder Bay Art Galler will be based on aspects oflogging incorporating wooden leaves on the floor and chainsaw drawings of figures on the wall in a mural-like configuration. Martin is Assistant Professor of Art at Lakehead University and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from James Madison University, Harrisburg, Virginia. A TIME TO REMEMBER Staff, faculty and students gathered in the Agora on December 6 to remember the same day in 1989 when 14 female engineering students at L'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal were shot and killed by a lone gunman. The Montreal Memorial Service was sponsored by the Status of Women Committee and the Gender Issues Centre/ LUSU. 3 �CALENDAR NUCLEAR FUEL WASTE PUBLIC HEARING An Environmental Assessment Panel on Nuclear Fuel Waste Disposal will be holding public hearings in Thunder Bay on January 29, 1997. Members of all sectors of the public are invited to register to make short presentations to the panel. For an information package, contact Anne Wiles at (613) 256-2447 or by fax at (613) 256-6660. A variety of review documents are available at http://www.ceaa.gc.ca The fact sheet from Anne Wiles will be available at Graduate Studies and Research. CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS Holiday Hours Dec, 17-20 Dec. 21-22 Dec.23 Dec.24 Dec.25-26 Dec. 27 Dec. 28-29 Dec. 30-31 Jan. 1 Jan. 2-3 Jan. 4-5 8:00 a.m. CLOSED 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. CLOSED 1:00 p.m. CLOSED 1:00 p.m. CLOSED 8 00 a.m. CLOSED to 5:00 p.m. January 16 Thursday 11:30 AM Linda Spooner, Regional Health Laboratory: UC 0050 "Genetic counseling." January 23 Thursday 11 :30 AM Lada Malek, Biology: UC 0050: "Plant desiccation tolerance: a dry topic for biophysics?" January 30 Thursday 7:00 PM I. Smith, LUSTR Co-op: Regional Centre 0005: "LUSTR Co-op and New Technologies for Production of Forestry Seedlings." February 6 Thursday 11 :30AM Jake Vanderwal, Ont. Min. Envir. UC 0050: "How Science is becoming less important in Society." February 13 Thursday 11 :30 AM lnderjit Nirdosh, Biology: UC 005_0: "Allelopathy in Annual and Perennial weeds." Group Home& Auto Insurance Plan for LUfaculty, staff & alumni Sponsored by Lakehead University Alumni Association "Save money and help the Association at the same time" Call for a Quote 1-800-327-5580 4 LUMINA CONCERT SERIES Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall Music and Visual Arts Centre 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. to 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 NOON January 16 Alexander Tselyakov, piano to 5:00 p.m. February 4 Harold Wevers, bassoon Joy Fahrenbruck, piano to 5:00 p.m. to 5 00 p.m. REGULAR HOURS RESUME ON MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1997 BIOLOGY SEMINAR SERIES DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Agora December, 1996 NEWS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES Upcoming EAP Courses and Workshops: Team Building Jan. 22 Enhancing Your Perfonnance Jan. 30, Feb 6, 13 Stress and Wellness March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Parenting Skills for Pre-Teens April 9 Parenting Skills for Teens April 16 Register early - Courses fill quickly New Year's Resolution "I will be sure to submit my 1996 medical dental and vision claims to PrudentiaVLondon Life before March, 1997." .,, Season's Greetings Deadline for submissions to the January Agora: January 6, 1997 Vol. 13, No. 10 Agora is published by the Information Office of the Department of Student Services and Community Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly (except for July and August) to faculty, staff and friends of Lakehead University. Director of Student Services and Community Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Administrative Assistant: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski & Nicole Sutherland Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca ():!! _.., C. Trojan Ext ernal Relations -.. 0~ '8'8° VI VI ~ ~=-=-i .. am 0 (") "'O ~ Q. ~3 in'8 H! iii • (l) (l) - ' Agora, December, 1996 � 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.13 No.10 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a message 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 1996-12 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/0c95e4160829a01ee93ea7db83584e2a.pdf 09dfac40a6702b1df9ff0a97d667a3c0 PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada February 1996, Vol. 13, No. 2 -- 60 Faculty and Staff take Voluntary Exit Packages by Frances Harding - Dr. Hank Akervall is leaving - the sports enthusiast and Director of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism who helped to establish the Physical Education and Outdoor Recreation programs during the course of his 30-year career at Lakehead. Fred McIntosh is leaving - the soft-spoken Chief Librarian who joined the University as a faculty member in the early '70s and, since 1985, has overseen major renovations and automation at the Chancellor Paterson Library. Nurse Jessie Sutherland, Coordinator of Health Services, has left Lakehead University after 27 years of service. Others leaving include: Bonny Wigrnore is leaving - the alwayshelpful Paymaster who, during her 16 years at Lakehead, was the first staff representative to serve on the Board of Governors. Also leaving is Dr. Alan Hughes of the department of Chemistry who helped to build a strong science research base at Lakehead University and who will continue his NSERC-sponsored research at Lakehead after retirement. FAREWELL PARTY MARCH Dr. George Ozburn, Biology Don Watson, Re-engineering 7 In all, 60 people are taking advantage of the voluntary exit packages which were available to faculty and staff up until Friday, February 9, 1996at4:00pm. 3:00 • 5:00 P.M. IN THE FACULTY LOUNGE Join us as we bid farewell to facuityandstaff leaving Lakehead University Another leaving is Kathleen Gazey who completed an undergraduate degree while working as a technician in the Faculty of Forestry and who has accepted a position with a forestry company in British Columbia. Ralph Birston, Forestry Pam Kozak, Office Services No doubt these individuals will be missed for each has brought a unique perspective and a particular set of skills, knowledge and experience that has enriched academic and social life here at Lakehead University. continued on page 2 �COVER STORY 60 Take Voluntary Exit Packages (continued from page 1) When the Voluntary Exit programs were announced on December 22, 1995, Lakehead University was anticipating that participation could be in the 3-7 percent range. In fact, 9.1 percent ofLakehead University's full-time faculty and staff have accepted the programs. The total of 60 individuals consists of 45 staff (11.3 percent) and 15 faculty (5.8 percent). In addition, one faculty member has accepted a three-year leave of absence. Of the administrative departments, Campus Development is experiencing the greatest loss of personnel with nine people leaving including Helen Coutts, Nick Gallo, Norman Galloway, Mary Harris, Frank Heney, Ruth Legacy, Don Mehagan, Daniel Piksiades and Mike Turek. Next is Finance with four people leaving: Aline Bresele, Ralph Mauro, Bryan Townson and Bonny Wigmore, and the Library with four people leaving: Barbara Barber, Evelyn Desruisseaux, Mary Garbutt and Fred McIntosh. Of the academic units, the Faculty of Engineering will see the greatest exodus with a total of six people leaving including four technicians: Scott Connell, Bill Maki, Eric Powell and Edith Ramanathan, and two faculty: Dr. Martin Oosterveld and Dr. Murray Patterson. Next is the department of Chemistry where four people have taken the package: Dr. Ian Hoodless, Dr. Alan Hughes, Bill Morgan and Verna Petrovich. Also the Faculty of Forestry bids farewell to four people: Dr.EmilDavid,Dr.TomHazenberg,KathleenGazeyandRalphBirston. 'Toe offer of a voluntary exit program was received in different ways by different people," says Director of Human Resources Bill Bragnalo. "Some who were emotionally and financially in a position to take advantage of the exit package, jumped at the opportunity. For others the decision was more difficult. Many commented on how helpful the financial/tax/retirement planning ~ssions and the pension information were in reaching their final decisions." "Individuals left for various reasons," says Bragnalo. "The most common ones being the opportunity to make a career move to something new, and early retirement Without doubt, the current provincial funding cuts and the concern of further cuts in the future had a direct impact on some people's decisions to leave Lakehead University." "There is no question we have a money problem," says Poulter, "and that we need to restructure and downsize. Voluntary exits are by far the easiest way to at least partially accomplish this task." Both Vice President (Administration) Fred Poulter and Vice-President (Academic) Dr. John Whitfield, are confident the long-term savings achieved through these programs will, in part, assist the University in dealing with the current government cutbacks. Some positions will be replaced, and this will contribute to the renewal of the institution. Says Whitfield: "There are many people who have provided excellent service to the University and they will certainly be missed. At the same time, the voluntary exiting of our staff does provide some opportunity for rebuilding and redirection -- a renewal of some of our programs. This process of rebuilding will take some time, and this is our challenge in the next few months." 2 FACULTY Henry Akervall Andre Cloutier Emil David Maria Fine Richard Freitag Gerrit (Tom) Hazenberg Arthur Hensel William Honey Ian Hoodless Alan Hughes Martin Oosterveld George Ozburn Murray N. Patterson Peter Rutherford Usie A. Thomson LUFA LUFA LUFA LUFA LUFA LUFA LUFA LUFA LUFA LUFA LUFA LUFA LUFA LUFA LUFA Outdoor Recreation Languages Forestry BusinessAdministration Biology Forestry Business Administration Business Administration Chemistry Chemistry Engineering (Civil) Biology Engineering (Mech.) Education Outdoor Recreation STAFF Marianne Arvelin OPEIU StudentServices Barbara Barber OPEIU Library (Education) Ralph Birston Tech. Forestry Aline Bresele OPEIU Finance(Accounts) Maureen Charban OPEIU VisualArts/Music Scott Connell Tech. Engineering (Chemical) Helen Coutts SEIU Campus Development Ellen Curran SEIU Residence (Housekeeping) Evelyn Desruisseaux OPEIU Library NickGallo IUOE CampusDevelopment Nonnan Galloway SEIU CampusDevelopment Mary Garbutt OPEIU Library KathleenGazey Tech. Forestry Joan Gerow OPEIU Office Services (Switchboard) Mary Harris Schedule I Campus Development Frank Heney SEIU CampusDevelopment Gwen Henry OPEIU Geography LeslieJames Schedule I CTRC Lori Kapush OPEIU Nursing Pam Kozak OPEIU Office Services Karen Kuoppa-aho OPEIU PrintingServices Ruth Legacy SEIU Campus Development Bill Maki Tech. Engineering (Electrical) Ralph Mauro Schedule 2Finance Rocco Mazzaferro Tech. Science Workshop Fred McIntosh Sr. Adrnin. Library Don Mehagan SEIU CampusDevelopment Rhonda Meservier OPEIU OfficeServices Bill Morgan Tech. Chemistry Verna Petrovich OPEIU Chemistry Daniel Piksiades SEIU Campus Development Eric Powell Tech. Engineering (Civil) Edith Ramanathan Tech. Engineering (Civil) Lorraine Scarcello OPEIU Biology Hennie Schuurhuis-SchonbergerOPEI ULanguages Donna St. James Schedule 2Registrar's Office Jessie Sutherland Schedule2Student Services Bryan Townson Schedule 2Finance Mike Turek Schedule 2Campus Development Nick Van Eeden Tech. Anthropology Reino Viitala Tech. Geology Don Watson Sr. Admin. Re-engineering RonWhistle SEIU Residence LC. Bonny Wigmore Schedule 2 Finance (Payroll) Darlene Yahn Schedule II CTRC Agora, February 1996 �■;J9g•1 ;i•e;t•Mlli!IP; 1 ¥1 1 •'9~ii-.1-----------------------The so-called "window" of special programs bas closed, but I would remind the Faculty that the VER Program in the LUFA Collective Agreement is still available until June 30, 1996. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FUNDED The Office of Graduate Studies and Research has just been awarded a three-year University-Industry Project Grant totalling $150,000 in order to establish an Intellectual Property Management Program at Lakehead University. This program will, in part, try to get more of the innovations/Inventions' development at Lakehead University into the commercial marketplace. MET ANNOUNCES LU OPERATING GRANT by Dr. Robert Rosehart President Lakehead University MORE STUDENTS ro APPLY TO LU IN 1996 The preliminary application data has been made available to Lakehead University, and our applications are up 3.9 percent while the system total has declined by 1.3 percent. While the system variation is rather small, the institution to institution spread is, again this year, quite dramatic. Program increases of note at Lakehead University are Science, Concurrent Education, Outdoor Recreation and Kinesiology (+54 percent). W1NTER OF SURVIVAL•· A SPECIAL THANK-You I would like to thank all of our staff and faculty who have put in the extra effort to help Lakehead University and our students survive the snow and cold of 1996. Your dedication is appreciated. This past week, we received the formal funding announcement for the year starting May 1, 1996. There were no great surprises, and our year-to-year grant reduction (including the !percent announced in the Summer of 1995) is to be $5.37 million. Our 1996-97 budget process continues and, over the next few weeks, the Task Force on Funding and the Senate Budget Committee will be examining our options in more detail. Les Miller is preparing a three-year budget model which will form the basis forournext round of discussions with the Deans and Directors. CONGRATULATIONS TO LUSU A special congratulations to LUSU (and outgoing President, Adele Ritchie) on a very successful Day of Action Panel on Febmary 7. Unlike the unmly Toronto Program, the LUSU initiative was firstrate, well attended., and focussed on the issues. Congratulations go, as well, to the newly-electedLUSUExecutive for next year. I look forward to working with you in these most challenging times. VOLUNTARY Exrrs/ RETIREMENTS The cover story in this issue deals with the Voluntary Exit Plans, but I would like to thank all of the participants for their service to Lakehead University over the years and wish them all the best either in retirement or in their new career options. The program has been successful from the perspective of assisting Lakehead University, in part, in dealing with our Harris Government cutbacks and, at the same time, the program will allow for selective renewal of some of our program areas. INFORMATION ON REGULAR RETIREMENTS FOR 1995-96 WILL BE FEATURED IN FUTURE ISSUES OF THE AGORA It has been an interesting personal experience being involved with several of the individuals who considered the program, and it does point out a generic need for all of us to do retirement planning in advance. Agora, February 1996 3 �ON CAMPUS CTRC Synergy LU-NET SITE MAP • in Action by Frances Harding There is a map in the new CTRC annual report that looks as if it belongs in Bearskin Airline's in-flight magazine. K.apausktSing adgc Rainy Rivrr ync apluu But the lines connecting remote communities in Northern Ontario are charting connections to the Internet. not flight paths. For the last year, CTRC Director Bob Angell and the staff ofLakehead University's Communications Technology Resource Centre have been guiding people onto the infonnation highway. Why? Because it compliments the mission of Lakehead University as a University "in and for the North." And. as Executive Director, University Services, Grant Walsh points out, "It is a way of providing badly needed revenues at a time of government cutbacks." In addition to owning its own campus-wide telephone system, Lakehead University leases telephone lines from Bell Canada which service the outlying regions. This enables Lakehead to install a "stand alone" server in communities such as Marathon and provide Internet connections to hospitals, municipal offices, libraries, police stations, schools, and industries, as well as hundreds of individual households. (In January, the Lakehead University Alumni Association began offering Internet connections to its members in the 807 area code for a rate of $ .30per hour, plus a $20 start-up fee -- the same hourly rate given to Lakehead students.) With the University becoming a major service provider in the field of computers and telecommunications, a number of opportunities have arisen. These include: -- enhanced educational opportunities through distance education and a greater ability for people in the North to communicate directly with Lakehead University. 4 .,,. __ LU-Net Locations: O Existing sites • Pending sites By the end of April, 1996, thirteen northern communities from Kenora to Kapuskasing will be connected to the Internet via the Lakehead University's computer network -- LU Net. -- increased demand for computer hardware and software, something Lakehead's Campus Tech Store would gladly meet, given that profits from the retail outlet go towards funding Lakehead University scholarships and bursaries. - increased demand for computer training as scores of people in the region look to Lakehead University for assistance in becoming computer literate. But with the increased opportunities come increased pressures -- the most significant one being Lakehead's need to maintain adequate staffing to provide quality service. This is especially difficult at a time when government grants to universities are being reduced. Nevertheless, Angell speaks proudly of the "synergy'' that exists among the staff of CTRC. He describes the department's structure as being a "circle" where technical problems are solved as a group with each person of the team having something of value to contribute. This management style is essential, he says, given the pioneering nature of the work being done. As to what the future holds, Walsh is not certain. Market pressures may be the biggest threat to Lakehead's continued presence in the region. Therefore Lakehead is keeping its options open and, if necessary, will consider selling a portion of its Network or working in partnership with a community which may prefer to retain control. In the meantime, CTRC's forays into the region to install Internet connections have been enthusiastically received. According to Walsh, community leaders are thrilled when they learn that Lakehead University is coming to town. He says individuals like Bob Gregor, the President of James-River Marathon, are already planning for a time when the company will have video conferencing technology made available to them through the University. According to Angell, that time is not far off. Agora, February 1996 �YOUR GUIDE TO THE Communications Technology Resource Centre COMPUTER SERVICES MICRO MAINTENANCE All academic and administration computing including University Registration and Finance Services all computers on campus Bob Angell GeoffHill Timo Miettenen Carol Perry Carol Otte Michelle Colquhoun Paullnkila Christine Nielsen TELECOMMUNICATIONS In-house campus telephone service Frank Christen Vali-MarttiRautio Derrik Patola Jerry Crichlow Operation of the TV studio, manufacture of CD-ROMs, Home Page creation, coordination of distance education courses and video conferencing, graduation and academic video production Subby Szterszky RichardGlew Christine Nielsen Training was provided at Lalcehead University thanks to a partnership arrangement with organizations in the private and public sectors. Another Novell Engineering course will be offered this year. Anew Unix based DEC Alpha Server was added last October to service the needs of academics and researchers looking for a high speed, high calibre system. AuD10V1suAL Set-up and booking of audio visual equipment including multimedia presentations, video, film, and slide projectors You may purchase a computer from Campus Tech through payroll deductions through the Glenda Squier John Bonofiglio A/V MAINTENANCE Connecting computers to computers through telephone lines Maintenance of audio-visual equipment on campus including slide projectors, television, sound systems, etc. TomAustin CAMPUS TECH STORE OPERATIONS Retail sales office with a mandate to increase computer literacy on campus Functional, day-to-day computer operations including the production of lists, cheques, reports, tape backups, and student printing services Debbie Kuchel Lyne Patterson Agora, February 1996 Michelle Colquhoun Public Libraries in communities connected to LU-Net get a free Internet connection. NETWORKING Azhar Ladlin Lakehead will soon have three accredited Novell Engineers: MULTI MEDIA DanSymons ManfredPlank DID You KNOw? Employee Purchase Plan (EPP). Introductory classes for popular topics such as Microsoft Windows, Windows applications for Pegasus Mail, Internet access, WordPerfect, Lotus and Corel Draw are taught by CTRC staff to both students and staff. During the school year you can access the HELP Desk by phoning 7777. It is staffed by student advisors and is open: MondaytoThursday: 8:30amto 10:00pm Friday: 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Saturday and Sunday: 10 am-5:00 pm 5 �RESEARCH NEWS Dual Winners Dr. Sher Ali Mirza 1995-96 Distinguished Researcher and Dr. lnderjit Nirdosh 1995-96 Distinguished Instructor by Sara Hatherly There is no doubt about the interconnectedness of teaching and research at Lakehead University. Dr. Sher Ali Mirza, this year's recipient of the Distinguished Researcher Award, received the honour of being Lakehead's Distinguished Instructor in 1991 and Dr. Inderjit Nirdosh, this year's recipient of the Distinguished Instructor Award, was previously presented with the Distinguished Researcher Award in 1989. Congratulations to these "dual" winners for receiving Lakehead's highest honours for teaching and research. 'screams' excellence in every line. At a time when government ministries and related groups such as OCUA are attempting to isolate teaching from research, Dr. Mirza stands out as a very solid barrier to that line of thought." The desire to excel and to create knowledge are, according to Dr. Mirza, the two keys to being a good researcher. Dr. Mirza further remarks, "Having done research in your area you feel good about your work. That is what creates the spark inside you and without that spark you cannot be a university professor." Distinguished Instructor Dr. lnderjit Nirdosh of the Department of Chemical Engineering completed his BSc and MSc in Chemical Engineering atPunjabe University. In 1971 Dr. Nirdosh travelled to Birmingham University in England to begin work on his PhD. Arriving in Canada in 1974, he accepted a teaching position with McMaster University and in 1981 came to teach at Lakehead. Dr. Mirza, a professor of Civil Engineering with a specialty in Structural Engineering, received his PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. He then completed postdoctoral work at the University of Alberta in 1980 before coming to Lakehead. Throughout his career Dr. Mirza has been actively involved in teaching, research and consulting. Travel across the Kennedale River Bridge in Edmonton, visit Dr. Sher Ali Mirza Dallas City Hall or the terminal of the Dallas-Fort Worth Intemational Airport and you will see just a small sample of Dr. Mina's work. One of the most profound impacts of Dr. Mina's research has been on the safety clauses of the Canadian Code for Design of Concrete Structures for Buildings as well as on those of the American Concrete Institute Building Code. Dr. Mina's most recent research also includes a study of the behaviour and design of high performance concrete. High performance concrete, a far more dense and durable type of concrete, not only increases the strength of structures, but holds promise for increased economic revenue for property developers since it allows for a decrease in column size and an increase in rental space. In 1990, Dr. Mirza and two co-authors received the American Concrete Institute's Raymond C. Reese Structural Research Award for their work on bridge bentcap girders. Complementing his busy research and teaching schedule, Dr. Mirza acts as a reviewer for NSERC and the U.S. National Science Foundation as well as a number of civil engineering journals. He also serves as the chair of the Joint ACIASCE Committee on Reinforced Concrete Columns. InhisnominationofDr. MirzaforDistinguishedResearcher,Dr.J.G. Locker, DeanoftheFacultyofEngineering, stated, "HisC.V. literally 6 One of Dr. Nirdosh 's most satisfying accomplishments has been serving as faculty advisor to Lakehead's Student Chapter of the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering. The chapter, which has won numerous awards, recently received the 1995 National Merit Award of the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering. Given to the best student chapter in the country, the award is a tremendous achievement for the Lakehead Chapter, especially given the fact that the chapter represents the smallest chemical engineering school in Canada. Dr. /nderjit Nirdosh In addition to his teaching and research on topics such as the development of hydrometallurgical processes for the leaching of uranium ores for obtaining environmentally acceptable mill tailings, Dr. Nirdosh is currently actively involved in preparations for the Fourth Annual Chemical Engineering conference to be held at Lakehead in March of this year. One of the best things about teaching according to Dr. Nirdosh is being of assistance to his students. As a teacher one must play many roles. 'Toe role of a parent when it is needed, the role of a friend when it is needed, and of course the role of the instructor." His work is largely motivated by interactions with students. "New visions keep on motivating you and that keeps on working every Agora, February 1996 �time. Every day there is a new thing to think about, a new aspect. There's no shonage of ideas." Hailing from a family of teachers (including his grandfather, uncles and sister), Dr. Nirdosh knew that he always wanted to go into teaching. He does, however, acknowledge that a strong interest in research is crucial to being a good instructor. "When you take up this profession you know you are interested in both. You are not just interested in one because otherwise you are doing half the job, you are forfeiting half your aims and you will only be half satisfied." Furthermore, according to Dr. Nirdosh, "Research improves your perception and so does teaching and both help each other." Dr. Mirza also agrees that teaching and research are interconnected. "In my view teaching and research are one and the same. They go hand in hand. I always bring my research into the lectures. ...If you are doing research in a certain area, you have to be current. You have to be on top of your work so your knowledge is very up to date and that's what I try to give to my students." Dr. Mirza concludes, "I don't think you can separate teaching and research...Toey are synergistic to each other. You cannot take research out of university teaching or university teaching out of research." 1996 MORRIS LECTURE The Department of Philosophy and The Dean's Committee on Religious Studies through the William S. Morris Memorial Fund present Dr. John S. Kloppenborg PROFESSOR OF THEOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE "The Lost Gospel Q and the Quest for the Historical Jesus" Friday,March8, 1996 8:00pm BraunBuilding,Room 1021 ONTARIO HYDRO'S Sara Hatherly (HBSc'94)isenrolledin the Master'sprogram in Experimental Psychology. She is one ofseveral students participating in S.P.A.R.K.Lakehead, a student writing program sponsored by The ChronicleJournaV'fhe Times-News. CONffilBUllON MAKES PUBLICATION A REALITY The Reading Edge The Learning Assistance Centre and the Chancellor Paterson Library invite you to attend a demonstration of a new reading machine that assists people with disabilities. Toe Reading Edge is easy to use and is a completely integrated single unit that incorporates a bookedge scanner, a speech synthesizer and speaker, a moveable keypad and software that can recognize virtually any typeface. This reading technology can read a variety of printed materials including books, magazines, photocopies, and documents with multiple columns. Scanned documents can be recorded on a tape recorder or sent to a personal computer. Come to the Library's 4th floor, room 4001 to learn more about this wonderful technology: Thursday, February 29, 1996 10:00am-1 l:OOam or 2:00pm-3:00pm If you have any questions, contact Donna at 343-8087. Agora, February 1996 Biology professor Walter Momot indicates the extent of his research on cataloguing fish distribution in the western ·part of Lake Superior to Ontario Hydro's Gary Whitney. Whitney, who is Plant Manager with Ontario Hydro's Northwest Hydroelectric Production Division, was on campus in January to present a cheque for $4,000 to Lakehead University. Toe funds will be used to publish Dr. Momot's extensive research which encompasses 60,000 square kilometres including 650 lakes and 120 streams. His book. co-authored with Sam Stephenson, will be published by the Lakehead University Centre for Northern Studies in May, 1996. The book will be of value to Ontario Hydro as well as to other groups including anglers, consulting engineers and environmental organizations concerned with the watershed in Northwestern Ontario. 7 �••tM=iiUii~i;J¥hb1;@:-1----------------------KlNEs10LoGv Dr. Thomas M. K. Song has published a paper entitled " Relationships of physical fimess, and lifestyle indicators with blood iron in children and adults" in the American Journal of Human Biology, Volume 7, pp. 631-641, 1995. The study was done in collaboration with Drs. C. Bouchard, G. Theriault, D. Prud'home, Physical Activity Science Laboratory, Laval University, Quebec, and Dr. R. Malina,DepartmentofPbysical Education and Exercise Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Tony Bauer recently was accepted for publication to the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, National Strength and Conditioning Association. T. Bauer, C. Zerpa. The Design of a Test Ergometer for Leg Strength and Power Measurement in Skiers. A Technical Report. The device has been developed in the Biomechanics Laboratory in the School of Kinesiology over the last four years and has been adopted for use by Freestyle and Alpine skiers. The specific design of the ergometer also lends itself to a variety of research applications in the area of lower extremity rehabilitation of joint and muscle injuries. Special acknowledgments must go toMr.EdDrotarandMr.RoccoMazzaferro in the Science Workshop, for their ~upport and design expertise during the construction of the device. The ergometer is currently being used on a joint research project "Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Related to Fatigue" in conjunction with the University of Staffordshire, England. Dr. Johnston has also had published a coedited book titled Polar Tourism: Tourism in the Arctic and Antarctic Regions by John Wiley and Sons. Her co-editor is Dr. C. Michael Hall, who is with the Tourism Program, University ofCanberra, Australia Drs. Hall and Johnston co-authored two chapters. Johnston also authored a chapter entitled "Patterns and issues in Arctic and Subarctic tourism," and co-authored with Diana Madunic, a former student, a chapter on "Waste disposal and the wilderness in the Yukon Territory." Johnston continues her research on tourism management strategies in the Arctic with colleagues from Britain and Norway. OUTDOOR RECREATION PARKS & TOURISM Dr. Tom G. Potter presented two papers, "Seeds to Trees: Towards an Understanding of Human Growth in Wtlderness"and "A Vision for Change: Sowing Seeds from the Heart," in November (1995) at the Association for Experiential Education 23rd International Conference in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Potter also co-authored an article with Teresa L. Socha that appeared in the fall edition of Kanawa Magazine, titled "Horton Hears a Canoe." Dr. Bob Payne delivered an invited paper entitled "The Role of Social Science in National Park Establishment: A Canadian Case Study," at the New England Conference on Nature Conservation, Reserve Selection and Park Boundary Issues at the University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia on January24, 1996. Soc1OLOGY GEOGRAPHY Dr. Robert Dilleyand Dr. Margaret Johnston, Centre for Northern Studies and the Department of Geography, both recently had papers appear in a collection published by the Institute for Geography at the University of Salzburg, Austria The volume is titled Themes and Issues of Canadian Geography I. Dr. Dilley' s paper was coauthored by Eric Strand, a former student, and is titled "Rivalry and harmony in an amalgamated city." Dr. Johnston's paper is titled " Communities and the resource economy of northwestern Ontario." 8 Dr. David A. Nock had his article "Lessons From Davis: The Sociology of Arthur Kent Davis, published in The Canadian Journal of Sociology, Volume 20, No. 3, Summer 1995,pp.387-407. Dr. Terry L. Hill was anonymously nominated and was successful in appearing in the 1995-1999edition of Who' sWho in Ontario, R. W. McLeod, ed., (p. 520). As stated in the Preface, "The aim of this publication is to pay tribute to the men and women in this province who have contributed to the growth and development of their communities, and to the province as a whole." POLITICAL STUDIES Dr. Laure Paquette has recently been invited to publish an abstract of her article 'Toe Importance of a Strategic Concept," published in the International Journal last year, in the International Political Science Abstracts. Founded in 1951 by the International Political Science Association, the Abstracts is the major scholarly reference journal in the discipline. It publishes noncritical abstracts of articles in the field of political science, drawn from major journals and yearbooks. Its circulation will assure her article world-wide attention. Dr.LaurePaquettewaselectedtotheBoard of Directors of the Canadian Consortium on Asia-Pacific Security (CANCAPS) at its annual conference in Vancouver Dec. 8-10, 1995. Membership on CANCAPS is limited to those individuals with expertise on security matters in Asia and the Pacific, making it a small but influential professional association with ties so close to the Departtnent of Foreign Affairs and International Trade that academic members regularly serve on diplomatic missions to the region and serve as alternatives to traditional diplomatic contact. NURSING Dr. Darlene Steven and Professor Rhonda Kirk-Gardner recently published a chapter on cardiovascular health in Luekenotte, A. (1996). Gerontologic Nursing. Toronto: Mosby Book Company. Dr. Darlene Steven, a contributor to the text Leading and Managing (1995), Mosby Book Company, was recently informed by the edit9r Patricia Yoder Wise that the book received the "Book of the Year" Award by the American Journal ofNursing. This is a highly prestigious award. Steven's chapter was titled, "Strategic Planning, Goal Setting, and Marketing," The second edition of the text is in the planning stages. I I -Agora, February 1996 �FORESTRY Lakehead University Business Students among the top six teams in Canada at the Queen's Intercollegiate Business Competition January 11-14, 1996 Dr. Peter Duinker has several papers just out or in press. An article on "Clearcut" has appeared in Conservation and Environmentalism: An Encyclopedia {pp. 128-129), edited by R. Paehlke and published by Garland. Dr. Duinker co-authored a paper with former graduate student Ian McCallum on ''Long-term effects of timber management on marten habitat potential in an Ontario boreal forest," which Mr. McCallum presented at the Second North American Martes Conference in Edmonton in August 1995. The paper has been submitted for publication in peer-reviewed proceedings. Dr. Duinker presented a paper entitled " Managing Ontario's Forests as Natural Landscapes: Opportunities and ChalJenges" at two OMNR workshops on''Emulating Natural Disturbances in Forested Landscapes," in Kapuskasing in September and Thunder Bay in November. With colleagues Gary Bull and Jeremy Williams of Toronto, Dr. Duinker recently coauthored a report entitled "Sustainable Paper Cycle Study: Northern Temperate and Boreal Forests," a work completed for the International Institute for Environment and Development in London, UK. Dr. Duinker will have the folJowing papers appear soon as chapters in books: Whatateam/ Lakeheadbusiness students competing in the annualQueen's Intercollegiate Business Competition (ICBC) include: Back Row(l-r): Chris Fernyc, Bill Honey (Supervisor), Stephen Tapajna, Jeff Horwath, Catherine McMahon. Front Row (l-r) Jari Sallasvaara, J.R. Pierman, Harley Young, Adam Molai, John Bonn, Darcy Tuomi, Rose Norback. Missing: Terry McKay, Jeffrey Zweep, Rob Mulder. Lakehead University may not have the largest business school, but when it comes to quality, there is no question it ranks among the top six in Canada. Four student teams made it to the final round of the Queen's Intercollegiate Business Competitition this year and when it was all over, Lakehead had placed first in the Management Information Systems (MIS) category, beating out Calgary, Wilfred Laurier, Carleton, Memorial and Queen's. In addition to Management Information Systems, Lakehead competed in the categories of Marketing, Labour Arbitration, and Debating. Agora, February 1996 During the final phase of the competition, students presented solutions to case studies before a panel of judges made up of top executives in their respective fields. Lakehead's results, which have been consistently good over the last several years, are a testament to the excelJence of its business program. They also have enhanced Lakehead University's visibility within the Canadian business community. Professor Bill Honey, who took over from Professor Gabriella Sacchetti as ICBC coordinator this year, credits the team's sponsors: KPMG Peat Marwick Thome, CMA, Honeywell, Cheadle Johnson Shanks Macivor, and Lakehead University. --FH (a) "Managing Biodiversity in Canada's Public Forests," which will be Chapter 28 (pp. 324-340) in the forthcoming volume from CAB International on Biodiversity, Science and Development edited by F. di Castri and T. Younes; and (b) "People and Forests in Canada: Fitting CarbonintoaComplexFuture"(pp.375-386) and "WG4 Summary: Human Dimensions of the Forest Carbon Issue" (pp. 401-412), both chapters in the forthcoming SpringerVerlagNATO ASI volume40entitledForest Ecosystems, Forest Management and the Global Carbon Cycle, edited by M. Apps and D.T. Price. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Dr. Bahram Dadgostar and Prof~or Bob Isotalo have recently had their research paper entitled, "Content of City Destination Image for Near-Home Tourists" accepted for publication in the Journal of Hospitality and Leisure Marketing. It is scheduled to appear in V3, N2 in 1995. 9 �AROUND CAMPUS LUSU Day of Action WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1996 \ Approximately 500 students, staff and faculty at Lakehead attended a panel discussion organized by LUSU in support of The Canadian Federation of Students' National Day ofAction to protest cutbacks to social programs. • • The staff in Campus Development, Security, and the Power House get full marks for keeping the main roads open and the engineering functions running during Thunder Bay's two-day Snow Emergency in January. Director of Campus Development Jirn Podd says LU staff had to ''break trail" on Reaume Street to permit an ambulance to respond to an emergency in one of the campus residences. They also had to dig out a few visitors who were stuck in the parking lot at Health Sciences North. According to Administrator Jim Kraemer, they were medical students who were in Thunder Bay to be interviewed for the Northern Ontario Medical Residency program. Oh, and the Volleyball game scheduled for Friday night at the CJ. Sanders Fieldhouse? No problem. Although the University was closed for two days, Lakehead staff had the parking lot cleared so the out-of-town players wouldn't be inconvenienced and the game could go on as planned. 10 Diane Maltby-Brown, Women's Studies, holds a carved mask from Tibet -- one of the items on sale in the Silent Auction during International Days January 22-27, 1996. Agora, February 1996 �CHECK Our THE LIBRARY's HOME PAGE .•• For exciting and informative links The Chancellor Paterson Library invites you to connect to useful Internet library resources through its Web Page. Some of these links include: LU Library's Online Catalogue:type Lakehead as Usemame World Wide Library Catalogues:The National Librarylink provides a complete list of Canadian library catalogues and gophers to access. The Library of Congress link lets you search its holdings Clearinghouse oflnternet Resource Guides through Internet information University or Michigan: A great starting point for finding All-in-One Search Page: 1bis page connects you to many Web search interfaces INTERCAT: 1bis catalog of Internet resources prepared by OCLC, provides access to over 6,000 academic sources. YAHOO: Another great starting point for Internet information. UNCOVER: 1bis searchable index lets you search through academic journals in many different subject areas. If you need assistance with searching any of these links, please ask at the Information Desk on the Main A oor of The Chancellor Paterson Library. The Library's Home Page is undergoing constant revision. Check this page frequently for new links and announcements. SELECTED NEW REFERENCE Tl1LES These titles can be found in the Reference Collection on the Main Aoor of The Chancellor Paterson Library. For assistance, please ask at the Information Desk. Cardiovascular Drug Therapy REFRM345C37531995 A Dictionary orScientific Quotations REFQ 173H36 1991 An Historical Dictionary ofForestry and Woodland Terms REF SD 17913491991 Moody'sHandbookofDividend Achievers 199S REFHG4050M66 l 995 Pequeno LarousseDustrado REFPC4625L33P 1992 Profi.le of Ontario's Provincial Electoral Districts. Based on 1991 Census Data. REFJL278.505P71995 The World's Women 1995 Trends and Statistics REF HQ 11 54 W951995 Agora, February 1996 WORKERS' COMPENSATION 1995 REVIEW-1996 OUTLOOK The first Claim Cost Statement under the Workers' Compensation Board's New Experimental Experience Rating (SEER) arrived with good news for the University for the 1995 calendar year. With hard data to September 30, extrapolated to year-end, the University was sitting in a rebatepositionofapproximately$14,000. 1bisnumberwill remain fluid for another three years, as actual costs for injuries incurred during 1995 are tracked and projected. In reality, we will not begin to see any money coming in as a rebate or leaving as a surcharge until fall, 1996. Needless to say, the rebate/surcharge calculation is not simple, and the final tally - whether rebate or surcharge - will not be known wttil the end of 1998. The $14,000 may seem significant today, given the present strain in funding; however, it should be seen in the context of the total cost of Workers' Compensation for the University. In 1995, the University paid in excess of$163,000 in premiums (assessments). At the same time, costs covered by the Board on behalf of University employees injured during 1995 totalled approximately $5,400. Actual costs for 1995 can continue to accrue over the next three years, if any 1995 claim remains active, or is reactivated. If a claim which was originally denied by the Board is accepted as a valid claim, those costs, too, will be added to the '95 actual cost base. When plugged into the rebate/ surcharge equation at the end of 1998, that cost base, combined with the estimated future costs of each claim, and with Board overhead (applied at a rate of34%), could spell out a maximum surcharge of $42,000 for the 1995 calendar year, or a rebate of something less than $21,000. And that is j ust 1995. Under NEER, rebates or surcharges apply in every calendar year. While it may sound like we're trapped into a workers' compensation lottery, we're not. Toe keys to cost containment remain fixed and predictable: accident prevention, early return to work, and effective claims management. It 'sa fonnulathat we are all involved in. As members of the University community, we have a responsibility to strive to create safe and healthy environment for work and study and to support injured co-workers in their timely return to the workplace. a Even more importantly, as a community, we need to . believe that we can eliminate all workplace injuries at the University, and we need to commit to achievement of that goal. - Marla Peuramaki, Human Resources Officer -- Health & Safety 11 �CALENDAR 0 Dr. Fram;ois Messier of the Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, will give two lectures: "Spacial Organization of Polar Bears in the High Arctic" on February 28, 1996 at 3:30pm in UC0050, and "Trophic Interactions in Two Northern Wolf-Ungulate Systems" on February 29, 1996 at 11 :30 am in RC0005. Both lectures are part of the Northern Studies Lecture series and co-sponsored by the Centre for Northern Studies and the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystems Research. 0 Donors Reception: LU's annual reception for scholars and donors is being held Thursday, March 21, at 4:30 pm in the Faculty LoWJge. 0 Alumni Mixed Curling Bonspiel for alumni, staff, faculty and friends is scheduled for Friday, March 22, 1996 from 6:00 - IO pm at the Port Arthur Curling Club. $30/person $120 /team. Register by calling343-8155 orby Faxat 343-8999. Deadline: March 15, 1996. Cash, Cheque, Visa or Mastercard accepted. 0 "Rite of Passage" for Dr. Ernst Zimmermann. Staff and faculty are invited to join Dr. and Mrs. Zimmermann for dinner in the Faculty LoWJge on Saturday, March 23. For tickets and information contact Jo-Anne Silverman at 343-8910. IN SEARCH OF A VOICE March 1 - 17 THE ART OF CouRAGE Thunder Bay ArtGaUery Thunder Bay Art Gallery An exciting and dynamic exhibition featuring works produced since May 1995 by students currently enrolled in the Visual Arts program. May 11-May 24, 1996 This annual exhibition of LU student work hosted by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, is a special celebration, as the Gallery celebrates its twentieth anniversary. The ongoing nature of this endeavour underscores the cooperative relationship between the Gallery and the Visual Arts Department, and provides visitors with an intriguing opportunity to view the art of promising new artists. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CONFERENCE SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1996 The 4th Annual Chemical Engineering Conference with its theme "Changing Faces of Chemical Engineering" with LU president Dr. Bob Rosehart as the keynote speaker. For information contact Dr.l.Nirdoshat(807) 343-8343. CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT 0 Regional Dialogue'96 is being hosted SEMINAR by Lakehead University on Friday, April 26, 1996, for regional secondary school guidance counsellors and Ontario university liaison personnel. "Applied Analytical Chemistry in the Oil Sands Industry" by Dr. Jean Cooley, Research Associate, Syncrude Canada Ltd., will be held on Friday, March 8, 1996 at I :30pm in RB 2026. LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY CONCERT SERIES All concerts, WJless otherwise noted, are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts Tuesdays, 12:30 pm For tickets and information caU: 343-8787 March 5: The Music of Martin Arnold March 19: Mary Fahrenbruck, piano 12 SURVIVORS, LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY A NNUAL JURIED STUDENT ExH1emON All interested persons are invited to attend. Sponsored by Syncrude Canada, Industrial Research Institute, NY, and LU Chemistry Department. The Woodlawn Arts Foundation created Survivors, In Search ofa Voice: The Art of Courage to raise both awareness and money for the fight against cancer, specifically breast cancer. For more information call 344-1690 or 3447978. Agora The Agora is published by the Information Office of the Department of External Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly (except torJuly and August) to faculty, staff and friends ofLakehead University. Director of External Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: The Editor, Agora Lakehead Universffy 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8300 FAX: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca I C. Troj an Extern al Relatio ns .. ():!'! _-, ..- O~ '8'8n (/) (/) --, ~ 0 ~- () -0 ~ a. om '8n'8 l:::3 <I>(t) ifi ' ro • Agora, February 1996 � 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.13 No.2 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on faculty and staff accepting exit packages from Lakehead, a message from the President, and announces Lakehead Business Students among the top six teams in Canada. 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 1996-02 1996 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Business Business Students Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead Business Lakehead University President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/206090a2549eba1e38802bf20583e75d.pdf 98a3e7547fcf5b7c85a94336c720b606 PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada March 1996, Vol. 13, No. 3 Lakehead Nordic Skiers Dominate Ontario University Cross Country Ski Championships by Kris Ketonen Who says cross country skiing isn't exciting? In the women's 5 km classic event during the 1996 Ontario University Cross Country Ski Championships, LU skier Brook Latimer defeated teammate Lisa Patterson by one tenth of a second. Now that's close! Last month Lafcehead University hosted twelve Ontario universities competing for the championship at Big Thunder Sports Park. The event was a huge success, especially for Lakehead whose men's and women's teams emerged as the OUAA and OWIAA champions. INSIDE 1995 Incoming Students: AStatistical Profile "We have been bidding to host OUANOWIAA's here in Thunder Bay for the past five years -- it's a great opportunity to show skiers from Southern Ontario what tremendous facilities we have," says Team Director and Associate Professor of Kinesiology Moira McPherson. Although the competition was stiff, Lakehead skiers dominated the event, having at least one skier in the top three positions in all but one race. (continued on p.8) The winning men's relay team celebrates its OUAA victory. L•R: Kevin Denston, Kerry Abols and Craig Story. �Dr. Robert Rosehart President Lakehead University SNOBELEN LETTER On the following page you will find a Jetter printed at the request of the Minister, John Snobelen. As you know, the current government has severely reduced funding to an already under funded system, and the policy review being initiated in the "White Paper" exercise will, no doubt, come to the conclusion that the university system is going to unacceptably decline in quality unless post0 secondary education becomes a higher government priority. Lakehead University welcomes the opportunity to have input to the White Paper group when it is established. The long delayed membership announcement is expected shortly as well as the release of the discussion paper. The latest confidential draft that is floating around is not as objectionable as earlier versions, but it still rings a few warning bells. The current system of 17 universities provides a geographic and programmatic diversity of which Ontario residents should be proud. I hope that the currentexercise will look at ways of preventing further decline to this publicly-accessible system. Although I don't believe it was intentional, some of the early policy directives from the government seem to favour the older, established, research-intensive institutions. Only in a few years will one be able to judge what impact higher fees will have on the participation rates of both financially and geographically-disadvantaged, yet academically qualified, students in post-secondary programs. Recently, a lot of media attention has focussed on the doubling of dental school fees. In spite of all the talk ofenhanced student aid, it is hard to believe that these decisions will not result in a somewhat more elitist student population. But I may be wrong. Only time will tell. BUDGET DEVELOPMENTS 1996/97 More detailed work continues on the budget development, and I expect a couple of 2 weeks of delay in terms of finalizing the budget. Our original target date was April 18, and this, most probably, will now be pushed back to the end of the month. As you will know from the Budget Report #6, our $6-6.5 million shortfall is now down to an estimated shortfall of just under $2 million. Detailed budget reviews are now seeking to extract this level of reductions from our base budgets. Although not without pain, I am getting more optimistic that we have the situation in hand and that we will either achieve or come close to achieving the objectives when we started the budget development exercise. Not the least of our concerns is the estimated enrolment we might expect next September and succeeding years. For the final budget development push, enhanced co-operation will be needed, and I have been impressed by the serious and committed way in which almost all of the Lakehead University community has taken to this exercise. The clear feedback we received from the University of Calgary on their recent budget reduction exercise was that those who participated came out of the exercise positively reinforced and those groups and departments that waited for the shoe to drop did not feel very positive about the experience. Again, I would suggest that we continue to have the opportunity to plan and manage the future of our programs and departments. We all need to take this responsibility seriously. Human Resources Bill Bragnalo. Although no formal plan exists for staff, in order to provide some degree of equitable consideration with faculty, individual requests· will be considered. Pueuc SECTOR WAGE DISCLOSURE On March 29, 1996, Lakehead University, along with other public sector agencies in Ontario, will disclose to the public, through the media and the government, the salaries of all employees that exceed $100,000. The responsibility centre for this information at Lakehead University will be Fred Poulter, the Vice-President (Administration). BIG THUNDER PROSPECTS DR. JOHN WHITRELD Apparently, there have been some visionary reports from the media on possible Lakehead University interest in the Big Thunder site. While it is true that we are taking a look at the site in the context of possible educational use, Jet me assure you that Lakehead University is not contemplating getting into the ski jumping business. The assets and some of the activities on the site are being assessed as to their possible use to the University. Our review is expected to take several weeks, and it is far too early to speculate on the outcome. It must be stressed, however, that, in our current operating budget situation, any participation would have to be at no additional operating cost to Lakehead University. RE-APPOINTED NSERC RESULTS ANNOUNCED VICE-PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC Lakehead University has done quite well in spite of the reduced NSERC program funding budget. In total, we received 41 awards with a total value of$730,000. This is down about 3 percent from last year but represents an impressive 83 percent success rate. Dr. Roger Mitchell achieved the largest award of $75,000/year for five years. Congratulations! The work of the Vice President Academic Review Committee has been finalized and the unanimous recommendation made to reappoint Dr. John Whitfield for a second 5year term as Vice President Academic effective July 1, 1996. At a recent meeting the Executive Committee ofthe Board ofGovernors accepted this recommendation. Congratulations! VOLUNTARY EARLY RETIREMENTS Some interest continues to be expressed even though the "enhanced" window is closed. Faculty still have the negotiated plan which updates the existing plan outlined in the collective agreement, and any staff members wishing to explore voluntary exit options should speak to Director of ANNUAL EMPLOYEE RECOGNmON RECEPTION Faculty and Staff are invited to attend the Annual Employee Recognition Reception which will be held on Wednesday, April IO from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge. The purpose of this Reception is to honour those employees who have served Lakehead University for 20 years, 30 years, and those employees who are retiring in 1996. Agora, March 1996 �OPEN LETTER FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING The following letter was sent to all staff and faculty newspapers at Ontario colleges and universities on March 6, 1996. Dear Editor: The changes in provincial funding to post-secondary education have received a great deal of public attention recently. Some ofthe media coverage may not have been clear about the reasons for these new directions. I am writing today to clarify where there may be misunderstanding and explain why the government is taking the actions it is at this time. Making changes like these is never easy, but I believe our direction will lead us to a more promising future for all Ontarians. • As you are probably aware, Ernie Eves, the Minister of Finance, announced last November that funding for operating grants for colleges and universities would be reduced by $400 million in 1996-97. Universities will receive$/ .5 billion for the fiscal year 1996-97, a reduction of$280 million over last year, and colleges will receive $689 million, a reduction of $120 million over last year. In total, taxpayers spend $2.2 billion a year on post-secondary education and this does not include capital expenditures. At the same time, Mr. Eves announced that universities will be allowed to increase tuition by IO per cent next fall, and may charge an additional 10 per cent in total, for all programs, at their discretion. The finance minister also announced that college fees would be increased by I 5 percent. We are doing this because, as a government, we believe that we must not only prepare young people for thefuture, we must prepare the future for young people. lfwe do not act~. the Ontario government's debt will be unmanageable by the time many of your students have graduated, and are working and paying taxes. Thar will mean that even more ofyour tax dollars will go towards paying the interest on the debt, alone. Some of the public services that you now have the privilege to enjoy -- in areas such as health care, education, roads, and municipal services -- will no longer be affordable in this province. We currently spend more to service our debt than we spend in total 011 education. So we' re taking action now to restore the economic health of the province. Even with these increases in tuition fees, Ontario students will still pay only a portion of the total cost for their education. University students.for example, paid about 26 per cent ofthe total cost oftheir education in 1995-96. Taxpayers cover nwst of the remaining cost. College students paid about 19 per cent ofthe total cost oftheir education in 1995-96, with taxes paying for most of the remaining anwunt. During our election campaign last spring, we promised to deregulate tuition fees so that students could pay a fairer share oftheir education. While no one likes to see Agora, March 1996 increases, we do need to bear in mind that there is a long history showing that people who have post-secondary education earn more money than those who do not. Our government remains committed to supporting post-secondary education to the best of its current abilities and resources. We are, in collaboration with the federal government, looking into changes to student assistance to ensure that post-secondary education remains accessible to everyone who is qualified to attend an institution. Shortly, I will be releasing a discussion paper to everyone involved in post-secondary education so that we can all engage in a focused dialogue on key directions and policies the government might pursue with respect to the post-secondary education sector. This paper will raise issues, such as the share ofthe costs ofeducation borne by student and taxpayer, accessibility to education, and co-operation between college and university sectors. The paper is meant to stimulate and encourage discussion, and will serve as the basis for further consultations expected to last from four to six months. Afterwards, advice will be provided to the government by the panel undertaking the review. I am looking forward to having all partners in post-secondary education involved in this process, including faculty and staff at colleges and universities. I believe that the government and many citizens in Ontario recognize and appreciate the role that faculty members play in educating and training post-secondary students. l acknowledge the fact that you, like many colleagues and friends in other parts of the country and the world, carry out these responsibilities in the midst of a major restructuring. I realize that the years ahead will be challenging to many of us as we search for new and better ways offunding the postsecondary system. As well, many other policy reform issues will need to be critically assessed in our consultation process. Our work must result in a more affordable and accountable system which is driven by excellence. Anything less would be to fail for future generations. I am also certain that the changes we are making are necessary and will build a province that is stronger economically, and where you, as citizens, will be able to meet your needs and realize your dreams. Sincerely, John C. Snobelen Minister of Education and Training 3 �ON CAMPUS STUDENT AWARD WINNERS RECORD ATTENDANCE AT THE OPENING OF .THE 1996 lAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY JURIED STUDENT ExH1emON March 1-17 Toe Thunder Bay ArtGallerysaw264 people in attendance for the Opening Reception of the Lakehead University Juried Student Exhibition held March 1. This was the 20th annual exhibition of Lakehead University student work hosted by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. For the third year in a row the exhibition was sponsored by Philpot and Delgaty Insurance Limited. The Framing Experience (gift certificate) Tammy Noganosh, "Bird Utopia" (print); Painted Turtle Art Shop (gift certificate) Artur Augustynowicz, "The Dancing Man" (print); Pert's Framing &ArtGallery(giftcertlflcate) Chantal Cormier, "It's a Party" (drawing); Corners Framing & Art Gallery (gift certificate) Paul Saari, "Apple' (print); Thunder Bay Art Gallery (oneyear membership and book) Angella Woodhouse-Wild, "The Piano" (drawing); The Framing Post (gift certificate) Tammy Noganosh "Bird Utopia" (print}; LUSU Purchase Prize(cash) Bruce Stonehouse, "The Great Wall of China"(painting}; Dean's Awards(cash)Artur Augustynowicz, "ManGrabbingHisButtock"(drawing) Bruce Stonehouse, "The GreatWallofChina· (painting) Artur Augustynowicz, "The Dancing Man" (print}; Jessica Spring, "Child" (ceramic}; David Karasiewicz, "Othila" (sculpture); Pictures (gift certificate) Jay Larson, "Puberty" (drawing); Theresa Trainor Award (cash) Shelba Lovelace, "Canadian Country Chess· {ceramic sculpture); David Bruzzese(cash) Mary Jenner, "Illiteracy" {painting); Thunder Bay Society of Architects (cash) April Leino, "Rapture• {ceramic) andJennifer Blomquist, "Self Portrair(drawing); Maier Hardware (gift certificate) Mary Jenner, 'Urtlan Cowboy" (sculpture); President's Award (cash) Allisyn Briscoe, "Spring Rising• (painting); Canadian Art (one-year subscription) Rafaela Gollek, "The Candleman• (ceramic); Pottery Supply House (gift certificates) Stan Kalaska, "Give my Apologies to Homer" (ceramic) and PeterWrage, "Constructed Forms· (ceramic); Fuse Magazine (one-year subscription) Julie Laffesh, ·untiUed" {ceramic}; Ontario Clay and Glass Association (one-year subscription and membership to Fusion magazine) Lena Hartvikson, "Goblets of Architecture" (ceramic); Mr. and Mrs. James McCallum Munro Family Memorial Prize( cash)Shelba Lovelace, 'Canadian Country Chess· {ceramic); The Arn and Marg Westlake Visual Arts Award ( cash) Matti Alatyppo, "Jeff and Sarah" (drawing}. This year's exhibit was comprised of 89 works produced since May, 1995, by students currently enroled in the Department. The work created for the exhibit included a broad cross-section of printtnaking, sculpture, mixed media, drawing and painting. Three jurors - Marianna Maguire, Debbie Brimage and John Stephenson - made a selection from the work submitted by students, some of which was chosen to win awards donated by the University, the Munro Family, the Westlake Family and local businesses. In total 27 awards ranging up to $500 were given out to the students. For a number of years now, Philpot and Delgaty Insurance Limited has provided generous financial support for this exhibition. David White, Manager of Philpot and Delgaty is proud of the community-oriented nature of his business and an established record of excellence that spans 25 years. When asked why he supports the show, White stated, "I have always been interested in local art and was impressed with the quality of talent in Thunder Bay, specifically that of Lakehead University Visual Arts students." 4 Guide Dawn Chony looks on as "victim" Shawn Maclel/andis carried outby Brian Dubeau and Angela Burns and Amanda Macivor. The Lakehead students •• all members of W's FirstResponse Team •· were coping with a simulated drug overdose during the Emergency First Response Team provincial competition held at Lakeheadin February. Lakehead University earnedfirst, secondandthirdplace in the4-day competition involving Trent, Guelph, McMaster, Western and Queen's. Team director Jan Blanchard credits their success on the many hours spent in training alongside Thunder Bay's Emergency Health Services (Thunder Bay Ambulance and Thunder Bay Regional Hospital•· McKellar). Agora, March 1996 �NEW ONLINE REFERENCE SERVICE DEBUlS AT LIBRARY The Chancellor Paterson Library is considering expanding its reference services with the FirstSearch service, now available to all library users for a trial period in March and April. Get on the Information Superhighway with FirstSearch, an electronic information service providing online access to popular databases, including the world's largest database of bibliographic information about books, serials, videos, sound recordings, etc. The easy-to-use system enables library users to search multiple databases using one command language without any online searching experience or computer training. Users can conduct in-depth subject searching, compile comprehensive bibliographies, locate hard-to-find materials, and get the full text online or order materials through the InterLibrary Loan department. The Library welcomes all faculty, staff and students to come in and try FirstSearch. Any comments you may have will be greatly appreciated. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Information Desk Extension 8302 Chancellor Paterson Library NEW ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS As a full depository library in the Depository Services Program of the Canadian federal government, The Chancellor Paterson Library has received the electronic government publications listed below. To use these new products, contact the Information Desk on the Main Floor of The Chancellor Paterson Library (ext. 8302): Public Registry: Federal Environmental Assessmentlndex: Contains information on the "who, what, when, where and why" of all federal environmental assessments conducted under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and currently registered with the Federal Environmental Assessment Index. GA'IT Uruguay Round: Final Act:TlncludesthetextoftheFinalAct of the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations signed in Marakesh, Morocco on April 15, 1994. List of Scholarships and Grants Awarded in Aid of Research: Scholarships and grants awarded in aid of research for 1995/96 by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. STATUTES OFCANADA ON CD-ROM Includes the Consolidated Statutes of Canada to April 30, 1995, Table of Public Statutes and Constitution Act. Jim Smithers, HBA Psychology, is congratulated by Undergraduate Scholarships Officer Tracey Marks (centre) and Donna Grau, Coordinatorofthe LeamingAssistance Centre on receiving a Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship tor Disabled Students. The selection of Jim Smithers was made bjtanationalcommittee ofuniversity andcollege representatives who basedtheirdecisions on the academicexcellence of the applicants, their level of motivation and maturity in addition to community involvement andextracurricularactivities. CHANGES TO THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY TRAFFIC & PARKING REGULATIONS To provide additional short-term parking space on campus, parking meters have been installed in Lots 8, 10, and 14. Parking permits are not required nor are they valid for parking in any metered areas. Violators will be issued a University Parking Ticket at the above meters. Metered parking is enforced from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding official University holidays. Do WE OWE YOU $40? Just a reminder to all volunteers who agreed to take part in the clinical trial of herbal remedies, that the study ends March 31, 1996. Please return your vials, consent forms and common cold check list to Health Services (across from Security in the • University Centre) on or before March 31, 1996 to ensure you get your cheque. Thanks for your cooperation-- Dr. Sandro Galea and Dr. Ken Thacker. Any questions please call 3432131. NEWS FROM THE ARCHIVES The Thunder Bay Amalgamation Oral History Project tapes are now available in The Chancellor Paterson Library Archives. Dr.P. Raffo was the Project Director assisted by David Black and Cara Yanab. There are nearly eighty interviews in the Collection. For more information please contact the Archives at ext. 8856. On March 26, 1996, Virginia Taylor in Library Loans will be celebrating a "significant" birthday! Don't forget to stop by and wish her a Happy Birthday! IN MEMORIAM: KAY ANDREWS Lakehead University extends condolences to the family and friends of Kay Andrews, former member of the Northern Woman Journal Collective, who worked at the University as a Lab Technician from 1966-73. In a letter to the Agora Sara Williamson writes, "Fort Resolution, an Aboriginal Community in the Northwest Territories has been her home since the late 1980s. There she gained the respect and love of students and colleagues at Northern college for her excellence as an adult literacy educator and as a person." -- Gisella Scalese, Off-Campus Services Agora, March 1996 5 �COMMUNITY SERVICE Survivors in Search of a Voice ATTHE THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY MAY 11-26, 1996 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 •· Breast Cancer: An Information Forum Threeexpertsinourcommunityspeakaboutbreastcancer:treatmentoptions, medical opinion, researchand the ouUook for the future. GuestSpeakers:Dr. Juliet Franczyk, Radiologist, Dr. Donald Ballantyne, General Surgeon, and Dr. Saleem Malik, Oncologist. Moderator: Dr. Ingrid Vroom Thursday, May 16, 1996 - Take Gare by Taking Charge: How to do a proper Breast Self Examination l:,y Frances Harding Staff and faculty at Lakehead are participating in a breast cancer speaker series associated with Survivors -- In Search of a Voice, a Canadian art exhibition corning to Thunder Bay in May. Chancellor Lois Wilson, Professor of Forestry and Biology Peggy Tripp-Knowles, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Program Coordinator of Women's Studies Pam Wakewicb and Fmancial Aid Officer Tracey Marks are all talcing part. In addition, Lakehead University is sponsoring the evening of Tuesday, May 21 when Juanne Nancarrow Clarke, a professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Wilfrid Laurier University, will speak on the topic of Women and Social Change: From Education to Activ- Guest Speaker: BarbaraJ. Crooks, Health Promotion Officer, Northwestern Ontario BreastScreening Program and Communication Officer, ThunderBay Regional Cancer Centre, will give an overviewofbreastcancerincluding risk factors, treatmentoptions, community resourres, and breastselfexamination. Moderator: Charlotte Rutherford. Tuesday, May 21, 1996- Women andSocial Change: From Education to Activism GuestSpeaker:Juanne NancarrowClarke, PhD, Wilfridl.aurierUniversity, was awarded the 1994 Therese F. Casgrain Fellowship for Research on Women andSocial Change in Canada. The award has given her the opportunity to spend a year focussing on the people and the complex issues that are influencing the breast cancer ism. Survivors --In Search of a Voice was commissioned and funded by the Toronto-based Woodlawn Arts Foundation. It features works of art by 24 prominent Canadian artists and has come to be seen as a "monument to courage." Each artist conceived her piece after meeting and talking with breast cancer survivors who told the artist "what it was to be a woman living with breast cancer." Like the AIDS quilt, which became a symbol in the fight against that disease, Survivors -- In Search of a Voice will empower breast cancer survivors, their families and friends, to lift the veil of silence that pervades this disease. The art exhibit was launched in February, 1995, at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto and began its North American tour in Fredericton. It then moved on to Halifax, Regina, and Ottawa. Immediately after the Thunder Bay showing, Survivors -- In Search of a Voice will travel to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.where Barbara Bush will be the patron, then on to Houston, Texas, and Washington, D.C. BREAST CANCER SPEAKER SERIES ; -. ::~e~:~~~~.~:~:~~p;~~s~ri~~~~ incidence and prevalence.Moderator: Pam Wakewich, Assistant ProfessorofSociology and Program Co-ordinator, Women's Studies, Lakehead University. • Wednesday, May 22, 1996 •· Wellness and Breast Cancer Whatrole can die~ nutJition, exercise,alternative methodsofhealinginduding herbs, and acupuncture playinthe fight against breast cancer? GuestSpeaker: Peggy Tripp-Knowles, PhD, is a professor of Forestry and Biology at Lakehead University with expertise in Forest Genetics and Feminist Science Critique. Moderator: Fay Gleeson, Fay Gleeson Dance Centre. Thursday, May23, 1996--Finding Spiritual Strength-The Powerof Thought What are some of the psychological, emotional and spiritual dimensions of illness? GuestSpeaker: Rev. Hugh Walker,Chaplain, Thunder Bay Regional Hospital -· McKellar. Moderator: The Very Rev. Lois Wilson, Chancellor of Lakehead University. Monday, May 13, 1996 - Crisis and the Creative Process First Nations artist JaneAsh Poitras will share herexperience of working with breast cancer survivors to prepare her piece in the exhibition. Moderator: Janet Clark, Curator, Thunder Bay Art Gallery. The Breast Ganeer Speaker Series is being sponsored by The Senator Norman M. Paterson Foundation, Bearskin Airlines, Thunder Bay Travel, and CBQ Radio. Tuesday, May 14, 1996 - Living with Breast Cancer: Survivors and their Families tell their Story All lectures begin at 8:00 pm in the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Seating is limited so please come early to reserve your place.For information call: Northwestern Ontario Breast Screening Program {807) 343-1690 or write to: Northern Cancer Research Foundation -- Survivors 290 Munro Street Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 7T1 1-800-461-7031 Apanel discussion to hearreal life storiesoffathers,daughters,mothers, sons, husbands and wives who live in ourcommunity. Panelists: Cliff Friesen, Alyre Knott, Val Midgley and Tom Thomson. Coordinator: Tracey Marks, Moderator: Tish lceton, Announcer, CKPR. 6 Agora, March 1996 �NEWS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES Congratulations!! $9 .99 To Christine Nielsen and Michelle Colquhoun who recently completed Novell training and are now certified Novell Engineers. IDispensing Fees I ci 0 Cl) Cl) ~ >.. (.) c,;s Upcoming EAP Sessions: E 0: c,;s Eati11g for Performance - Starts Thursday 18 April l 996 Learn to properly fuel your active lifestyle. Learn the nutrition secrets of Olympic athletes. Have your nutrition questions answered by a sports nutrition expert. Managing your Pain through psychological and behavioural techniques - Thursday 25 April l 996, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. This presentation is for anyone who is experiencing chronic or repetitive body or headache pain from injury, disease or tension. Included in this presentation: information about current pain theories; how to identify and alter your personal "pain triggers"; training in relaxation, imagery and behavioural techniques for pain management. Speaking in Front of a Crowd with Ease - Tuesday 30 April 1996, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. If you ever wished you were more comfortable speaking in front of others, this presentation is for you. We will address the various reasons why speaking in front of a crowd can be so fearful for us at times and we will introduce and allow participants the opportunity to practise various techniques for reducing or eliminating the 'stage fright' of public speaking. The basic principles of effective, interesting public speaking will also be covered. Massage Therapy - A Hands-On Workshop - Thursday 2 May 1996, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Learn basic massage techniques for relaxation. Bring a partner, pillow, loose clothes. Quote ofthe Month: If you can look back on your life with contentment, you have one of man's most precious gifts - a selective memory! (.) :§ 0 Shoppers Drug Mart $10.49 Human Resources Telephone 343-8334 Fax number 346-7701 Agora, March 1996 7 �CALENDAR 0 Public Lectures: Toe Department of Political Science invites you to a public lecture on Tuesday, March 26 from 2:30 to 4:30pm in the Senate Chambers. Professor Goran Rystad from the University of Lund, Sweden will speak on the topic: "Human Rights in Swedish Foreign Policy." 0 Regional Dialogue'96 is being hosted by Lakehead University on Friday, April 26, 1996, for regional secondary school guidance counsellors and Ontario university liaison personnel. 0 WallofFamelnduction Dinner. Watch for further announcements about this event which will be held in June. For informationcall 343-8213. OThe Department of Visual Arts presents an exhibition of Senior/Advanced Drawing Students on the theme of "the Self' at the Definitely Superior Art Gallery March 26 - April 5. An Opening Reception is being held March 27, 1996 from 7-9 pm EMPLOYEE SERVICE R ECOGNmoN RECEPTION Wednesday, April 1o On Wednesday, April 10, the President will be hosting the Third Annual Employee Service Recognition Reception to honour employees who have served Lakehead University for 20 and 30 years and those employees who are retiring in 1996. QUARTER CENTURY CLUB DINNER Thursday, April 18 On Thursday, April 18, the President will be hosting the Seventh Annual QuarterCentury Club Dinner to honour new and present members of the 25-Year Club who have dedicated 25 years of service to the University. We would like to include in these events individuals with a break in employment (i.e. left their employment with the University and were later rehired) but whose total years of service at the University is 20 years or greater. Since information on this type of nonconsecutive service is not available on the Hwnan Resources data base, all those who fall into this group are asked to contact the Department of Human Resources as soon as possible so that they may be appropriately recognized. 8 Lskehesd Dominates {continued from p.1) The women's team did especially well, winning their first ever OWIAA championship. They put out an excellent effort throughout the entire weekend, sweeping all three medal positions in each individual race and taking the relay by an outrageous 2 minute and 47 second margin. These results meant a 66point victory over Laurentian, which placed second. LU also got very strong performances from Lana Puumala (who placed third in the 5 km classic), Jessica Spring (who placed third in 10 km free technique), and Tasha Betcherman. "We have been gradually building up the strength of our women's team. Th.is year we knew we had a real chance at winning both the relays and the individual races," says McPherson. The men's races were close, featuring undera-minute margins and a 57-second victory in the relay. In the end, the men's team had earned a l 0-point victory over second-place Waterloo and successfully defended their title as OUAA champions. Th.is is partly thanks to the excellent efforts put out by LU skiers Craig Storey, Kevin Denston and Kerry Abols (who also made up the winning relay team). It was an outstanding effort by all the Lakehead sltiers as Lakehcad University earned the title of Overall Combined Team Winner. Congratulations to all LU team members. The event was also successful on the sidelines as a huge crowd of spectators braved the biting cold to chet.'1' Lakchcad University on. Special thws 10 the members of the Big Thunder Nordic Siu Club who volunteered their time to help out and ensure the event went smoothly. Kris Ketonen ,sa{lade 12student atHillcrest doing his Co-op Placement with Lakehead University's Depar1ment of External Relations. PLEASE SUBMIT STORIES FOR THE APRIL ISSUE OF THE AGORA BY APRIL 5, 1996 CHANCELLOR PATERSON EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS Mon. to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 8:00 am to 11 :30 pm 8:00am to 10:00 pm 10:00 amto 9:00 pm 12:00 noon to 11 :30 pm Agora The Agora is published by the Information Office of the Department of External Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly {except forJuly and August) to faculty, staff and friends of Lakehead University. Director of External Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: The Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thu_nder Bay, Ontario P7B5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8300 FAX: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: trances.harding@lakeheadu.ca _... ():TI C. Trojan External relations 0~ (/) (/) .."8"8(> ,• oro ri ) () "iJ ~ C. ~3 <D <D (D I H; "8(>'8 • ' Agora, March 1996 � 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.13 No.3 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on Lakehead's Nordic Skiers dominating the Ontario University Cross Country Ski Championships, a message from the President, and updates from the Alumni Association. 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 1996-03 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead Nordic Skiers Lakehead University President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/32722133f77aec3b9d7f1f55ad82bf1e.pdf ec98aeb74529eddb0680ccf02d6ac615 PDF Text Text ora Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada April 1996, Vol. 13, No. 4 A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & . ,,. - . ~ ~? - -5A ;~ -~ .......... ~ .. . .......... ~ ~ -~ t ,_ ---: FACULTY ~ ( '-' ----- ,~....· Norma Gibson has received Lakehead'sfirstCommunity RecognitionAwardto acknowledge the outstandingcontribution she has made to Lakehead University through her work with the LU Community Council. NORMA GIBSON RECEIVES LU COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARD It Is fitting that the first Community Recognition Award should be given to Norma Gibson who has contributed so much to the social life of Lakehead University. 'With the many summer picnics and Christmas and Halloween parties she has organized In conjunction with the LU CommunltyCoundl, Norma hasensured that children feel good about Lakehead University and could see where their parents work,· says Joy Hlmmelman, Director of External Relations and chair of the selection committee, 'She has made the campus a real place for families.· INSIDE More on the LU Community Recognition Award on Page 7 Gibson Is retiring this June after 26 years as the University's Switchboard Operator--a job for which she has affectionately become known as the voice of Lakehead University. Gibson started fulltime at Lakehead In 1970 after having worked for 20 years as a Bell operator. She immediately became a member of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), and two years later was elected Vice-President, a position she held up until the end of March. "Norma and her long-time colleague, Joan Gerow, have provided the University with decades of outstanding service to all members of the University community and the the publicat large,· says Executive Director, University Services, Grant Walsh. "!twill be strange to walk by Switchboard and not see (or hear) Norma Gibson In her rightful spot at the hub of Internal communications.' Gibson believes Lakehead's Silver Jubilee was the most significant event to happen on campus. She enjoyed watching the different groups on campus come together to host the many celebrations In honour of LU's 25th Anniversary. When asked "What impact doyou feel you have had on the University?' she says, modestly, "Everybody Impacts on everyone in some way.· -- 5. Bjorklund �ON CAMPUS EMPLOYEE SERVICE RECOGNITION On April 10, 1996, Lakehead held a reception In the Faculty Lounge to honour those who have served the University for 20 and 30 years, as well as those who are retiring In 1996. 20 YEARS OF SERVICE IN Mary Boyer Janice Brown Anne Deighton James Gellert Marilyn Husiak Sharon Kozak *Peter Levis Tracey Marks Andrew McFall Robert McNally Kenneth Mehagan Randle Nelsen David Nock 1996 Custodian, Campus Development Library Clerk, Chancellor Paterson Library Head, Collections Development, Chan. Paterson Library Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science Acting Purchasing Manager Secretary, Athletics Technologist, Faculty of Engineering Undergraduate Scholarships &Awards Officer, Student Services Grounds lead Hand, Campus Development Receiver/Shipper, Campus Development Custodian, Campus Development Professor, Department of Sociology Professor, Department of Sociology *Also Retiring in 1996 25 YEARS OF SERVICE IN 1996 Secretary to the Director of Finance Dale Barnes Professor, Faculty of Forestry Robert Day Accounts Analyst, Finance Carol Drebit Associate Professor, Faculty of Forestry Tom Hazenberg Professor and Chair, Department of Physics Warden Keeler Manfred Kehlenbeck Professor and Chair, Department of Geology Technician, Faculty of Forestry Brian Moore Undergrad. Scholarships &Awards Assistant, Linda Wood StudentServices 30 YEARS OF SERVICE IN *Henry Akervall *Doug Alexander Kenneth Allan Frederick Anderson Min-sun Chen Daniel Crozier Joyce Forbes Albert Harding Margaret Hawton William Melnyk *Henry North ·v. (Ginnie) Taylor Leona Wilson 1996 Professor &Director,Outdoor Recreation Associate Professor, Faculty of Business Administration Assistant Professor, Departmentof Psychology Professor, Department of Economics Professor, Department of History Associate Professor, Department of English Professor, Department of English Technician, Department of Chemistry Professor, Department of Physics Professor, Department of Psychology Professor, Mechanical Engineering Library Assistant, Chancellor Paterson Library Human Resources Officer *Also Retiring in 1996 RETIREES IN *Henry Akervall Doug Alexander 2 1996 Professor & Chair, Outdoor Recreation Associate Professor, Faculty of Business Administration Attendant, Security Services (Left in 1995) Anne Arnold Professor, Department of Biology Paul Barclay Technician, Faculty of Forestry (CARIS) *Ralph Birston Acting Accounts Officer, Dept. of Finance •Aline Bresele Chief of Security Services Paul Brezanoczy Professor, Department of Sociology Anita Chen Assistant Professor, Departmentoflanguages •Andre Cloutier Custodian, Campus Development *Helen Coutts Custodian, Campus Development Maria Costanzo Custodian, Campus Development *Eileen Curran Associate Professor, Faculty of Forestry *Emil David Professor, Faculty of Forestry Robert Day *Evelyn Desruisseaux.Library Clerk, Chancellor Paterson Library Professor, Department of Biology *Richard Freitag Mechanic, Power House *Nick Gallo *Norman Galloway Shipper/Receiver Lead Hand, Campus Development Switchboard Operator, Office Services *Joan Gerow Switchboard Operator, Office Services Norma Gibson Secretary to the Director of Campus *Mary Harris Development Associate Professor, Faculty of Forestry *Tom Hazenberg Secretary, Department of Geography *Gwen Henry Associate Professor, Faculty of Business *William Honey Administration Professor, Department of Chemistry *Ian Hoodless Professor, Department of Chemistry •Alan Hughes Custodian, Campus Development *Ruth Legacy Technologist, Faculty of Engineering Peter Levis Research Accounting Officer, Dept. of Finance *Ralph Mauro Chief Librarian, Chancellor Paterson Library *Fred McIntosh Technician, Department of Chemistry *Billy Morgan Professor, Mechanical Engineering Henry North Professor, Department of Biology *George Ozburn Professor, Mechanical Engineering *Murray Patterson Secretary, Department of Chemistry *Verna Petrovich Custodian, Campus Development *Daniel Piksiades Vice-President (Administration) Fred Poulter Central Control System Operator/Engineer, Frank Presenger Campus Development Professor, Electrical Engineering Dennis Roddy Associate Professor, Faculty of Education *Peter Rutherford Professor, Kinesiology Thomas Song •Jessie Sutherland Co-ordinator, Health Unit Library Assistant, Chancellor Paterson Library V. (Ginnie) Taylor Associate Professor, Outdoor Recreation *Lisle Thomson Superintendentof Housekeeping, Campus *Michael Turek Development *Don Watson Director of Re-Engineering Maintenance A, Campus Development *Ron Whistle Ernst Zimmermann Professor, Department of History *Early Exiters Agora, April 1996 �LU SPORTS INSTITUTE OPENS AT BIGTHUNDER SPORTS PARK II A BIG HEART AND A BRILLIANT MIND II Lakehead pays tribute to Ernst Robert Zimmermann on the occasion of his retirement What a difference a year can make. In March of last year, 800 international journalists crammed Into a new building at Big Thunder that was temporarlly being used as a Media Centre for the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships. Today, the building has been refurbished, Doug Clarke has been hired as General Manager, and Lakehead University staff, students and faculty are tackling the challenges ofrunning a first-rate Sports Institute. The purpose of the Lakehead University Sports Institute Is to provide a world-class centre focussed on sport science and medical support for atheletes and coaches in a wide variety of sports. The Institute. housed in a 12,000 squarefoot building that looks out over the spectacular ski jumps and cross-country trails at Big Thunder, offers a complete range of services tailored not only to athletes but to recreational participants and other special populations. What began as a dream in the mind of Kineslology professor and Director of the Institute, Moira McPherson, is now a reality. - FH Watch for more Information on the LUSports Institute In future Issues ofthe Agora. Dr. Ernst Zimmermann and his wife Beverly Leaman were showered with good wishes at the fund-raising dinner held March 23, I 996 to establish an endowment for an annual award to a senior student in History. Since coming to Thunder Bay In 1967, Professor Zimmermann has devoted his considerable talent and energy to many organizations including the New Democratic Party, the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and the Thunder Bay Branch ofthe Canadian Institute for International Affairs. At Lakehead University, Zimmermann has served on scores of administrative committees and has held a variety of positions including Chair of the Department of History. Dean of Arts, President of the Lakehead University Faculty Association, and member of the Senate and the Board of Governors. During the evening, many speeches were given by former students, friends and colleagues. In his opening remarks Professor Victor Smith of the Department of Hlst01y jokingly suggested that Zimmermann· s initials-- E.R. -- could just as easily stand for "extremely rambunctious," "excessively rude," "equally respectful," "energetically restive," and "entirely relentless. " Referring to his contributions to University governance, President of Lakehead Bob Rosehart, spoke of Zimmermann as being one of the 'Team Lakehead" members -- dedicated, challenging, and always interesting. In their joint presentation, Jim and Judy Foulds spoke of Zimmermann· s enormous loyalty to friends, his love ofllfe and people, and his commitment to Ideas and action. Much was made of Professor Zimmermann's contribution to Senate over the years and more than one speaker suggested that Lakehead ought to retire his customary seat in the Senate Chamber (third chair to the left of the President). It was from this position that so many have heard hisview, often prefaced by the now characteristic phrase: "Point of privilege, Mr. Chairman...• --FH Dr. Teresa Socha, an Exercise Physiologist at the LU Sports Institute, puts an attendant through the paces on a state-of-the-art Metabolic Analysis System at the opening of the LU Sports Institute in March. Dr. John Whitfield, Vice-President Academic, looks on. Dr. Zimmermann has made a substantial contribution to the Zimmermann Fund which now totals $12,347. Ifyou wish to make a contribution, contact Jo-Anne Silverman, Senior Development Olncer, (807) 343-8910. Can't read foreign languages on the Internet In English Windows with a Web browser such as NetScape 2.0 or the Microsoft Explorer 2.0 for Windows 957 Let Dr. SeimerTsangshowyou how. Tsang has written an article about the way he has configured his MS Internet Explorer 2.0 to read Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Web pages under Windows 95. If you are interested in a copy of his article, which also includes tips on other foreign languages, contact him at 343-876 I , or by E-mail Seimer.Tsang@Lakeheadu.ca. Agora, April 1996 3 �While not commenting in detail on the report, it is important to note that the review makes the following conclusion: "we were satisfied that the li.Jnds alloeated to lakehead University In total have been used for Aborlglnal Education as approved by the Ministry. " Dr: Robert Rosehart President, Lakehead University SPECIAL SEMINARS: OFFICE OF INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT I would like to draw your attention to two special seminars to be presented by Dr. Ken Brown in Room 2003 of the Regional Centre from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m: Tuesday, April 30 - Reasoning, Action and Learning Tuesday, May 7 - Becoming a Leaming Organization I encourage you to participate in these seminars. For anyone Involved In teaching, be It full-time or part-time, graduate assistant, etc., or interested In learning more about the topics, I am sure that your participation would be welcome. Ken Brown, in addition to his role as Professor of Forestry, has served the University for several years now as Instructional Development Advisor In the Office of Instructional Development. Over the years, there have been many leadingedge ~spring" seminars, and t his year's program will continue the tradition. Please contact Ken Brown at ext. 8114 to register. AETS REPORT RECEIVED As you will recall, on October 31, 1995, the Chair of the Board of Governors and I requested that the Minister of Education and Training "conduct a review of Lakehead University's use of AETS funding over the years in order that the issues raised are resolved." The report is constructive and It should form the basis of working together with the Aboriginal ManagementCommittee to promote the further development of opportunities for Aboriginal students at Lakehead University. It is our expectation that the LUAMC, in concert with Dr. John Whitfield, the VicePresident (Academic), will prepare a response to the report as requested In Mr. B. James Mackay·s letter of April 9 to the President and the AMC Co-Chairs, and prepare an action plan to deal with the substantive recommendations of the report. It is Important that these actions be taken in a timely manner. 4 In a positive way. the report has produced a challenge to both the Aboriginal community and Lakehead University to work together on behalf of our Aboriginal students. The opening statement in the concluding section states that, "with respect to the impact ofthe AETS on programs and services at LU, our review Indicates that the number ofprograms and services offered at LU have steadily increased since the AETS was Implemented in 1991. In addition, there has also been a steadyIncrease in the numberofAboriginalstudents attending LU particularly in Aborlginal-speclfic programs. " 1996/97 AETS FUNDING ANNOUNCED The Minister has just advised Lakehead University that a total of $466,400 has been awarded to Lakehead University for the coming year to support seven ongoing projects and two new projects. One of the new projects Is the sum of $9,900 to the Indigenous Leaming Program (Designation) and the other for $20,000 is to support an Aboriginal Forestry Diploma/Degree Transfer Program. In all, 25 post-secondary Institutions received a total of $5. 7 million In awards for an average of $228,000 while one Institution was not funded. The Minister, John Snobelen, concludes in his announcement letter, "Lakehead University is to be commended for the Initiative it is taking with respect to providingprograms and services that reflect the needs ofAboriginal people. " 1996/1997 UNIVERSITY OPERATING BUDGET As I write this, hopefully, we are nearing the end of a long and difficult budget process. A model has now been developed which will reduce our operating expenditures by $5.37 million per year as dictated by our reduction in government operating grants. This is a three-year plan which sees a significant deficit In Year 1, but does yield a balanced budget with no accumulated deficit by Year 3. More complete details will be available in Budget Report #7 which you probably will read before this article is published. Budget Model 18 has been achieved without full-time employee layoffs and has only been accomplished by a tremendous amount of Innovation and hard work by the departmental budget managers and the various University Committees that have input to the budget process. With one or two exceptions, all savings have been Identified, and the new budget should be in place by May I . 1996 subject to approval by the Lakehead University Board of Governors on April 29, 1996. I would encourage you to participate In the Open Meeting scheduled to discuss the Budget on Thursday, April 25, t 996 at 4:00 p.m. In the Upper Lecture Theatre (UC 20 t t). . ..continued on page 5 Agora, April 1996 �PRESIDENT' S REPORT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT BIG THUNDER PROPERTY The LU Management Consulting Service, working with the Research Office, has prepared a MPreface to a Feaslblllty Study" for the Big Thunder property that looks at the following four options for Lakehead University: 1} 2} 3) 4) Passive land holder Academic Use only Academic Use (enhanced} Commercial Even assuming that Lakehead University could acquire It on a straightforward donation basis, all of the above options, based on the preliminary look, lead to ongoing operating deficits with Option 3 (enhanced academic} being the least annual loss of the order of $ t 50,000 per year. Without some type of external on-going financial support, It would not seem that Lakehead University Is In much of a position to become involved. This could change If secure and on-going external funding were to be available and then we could re-examine the matter. I understand that there may be private sector groups now looking at development options for the site. We will continue to monitor developments because of our Interest In the Lakehead University Sports Institute located at Big Thunder. Rov SAUKKO MEMORIAL AWARD Members of the Lakehead Rotary Club of Thunder Bay demonstrated their commitment to Lakehead In March by participating In an exciting Mock Interview PIiot Program coordinated by Lakehead University Student Placement and Coop Centre and the Lakehead Rotary Club of Thunder Bay.The new Program enabled service club members to interview Lakehead students and to give them feedback on their performance. Judging from the comments made by the service dub members who volunteered their time, the program benefited everyone: 'Good Interview skills lead to good hiring decisions -- good for both parties,· --Brldn Ross, Sun Life Assur.vice Compdlly of Cdn.Jda. 1hls Is a valuable service to our youth. We can be very effective mentors.· -- MMl/yn Ann oouthro ofthe Llkehead &Mrd of EduCAtlon 'The program gives us a chance to Interact with students and gain Insight to what happens at the University.· --/Jdn Mac/Giy, Graham Bacon Welrer Arc.hlrects &. Consulting Engineer. The Mock Interview Pilot was the final component of a larger Employment Readiness Program offered by The Student Placement and Co-operative Education Centre. Comprised of four sessions: Job Search StrategyTechniques, Effective Resume Writing, Successful Interview Skills, and Mock Interviews, it was designed to assist Lakehead students In developing their practical jobsearchstrategysklllsand to prepare them for the real world of employment. Students who participated were pleased with the experience. "It was very helpful. I feel more confident and self-assured." -Joanne Jones "This is an excellent program( I highly recommend it for everyone. " --Lo"alne Sdnzo" With the continued support of the Lakehead Rotary Club of Thunder Bay and members of the community, the Lakehead University Student Placement and Co-op Centre looks forward to offering this worthwhile program again in the future. -- Georgina Voulgarls, Placement Officer An endowmentestablishedin memoryofRoySaukko, long-ffme resident of Thunder Bay and owner of Diamond Indicator Processing, was presented for the first time in January, 1996, to Peir Pufahl. Pufahl is a graduate student in Geology who plans to continue hiseducaffon toward a PhD degree at the University of British Columbia in September. Roy Saukko 's daughters, Stacey and Laurie, visited the campus to present Pufahl with a Brunton Compass -- an essenffal piece of equipment for exploration geologists. The Roy Saukko Award will be presented each year to senior students whose interests lie in the field of exploration geology. Photo(L-R): StaceySaukko, Peir Pufahl, Dr. Manfred Kehlenbeck of the Department of Geology and Laurie Saukko. Agora, April 1996 • .;a Dan MacKay of Graham Bacon Welter Architects and Consulting Engineer interviews business student Chrisffne Hughes. 5 �RESEARCH NEWS Resisting Assimilation Dr. Ross Malllck on the Cultural Issues Surrounding Indigenous Empowerment by Paul Jasen As self-determination becomes an Increasingly realistic and attainable prospect for more of the world's Indigenous peoples, careful attention must be given both to the processes by which such alms are to be achieved and the guidelines by which progress will be measured. Economicand political empowerment are the most obvious goals of any people seeking a greater voice, but their achievement alone cannot be the sole measure of successful change. Ensuring that some sense of common culture Is retained within each Indigenous group Is Imperative If that community Is to make uniform and meaningful progress. The Issueofcultural retention is currently being examined by Dr. Ross Mallick who holds a visiting Fellowship at Lakehead through the Rockefeller Foundation. Mallick, who received his PhD In Political Science from Cambridge University, Is using the Rockefeller Fellowshipas an opportunity to continue a projecton "International Aboriginal Representation" which was undertaken for the Native Council of Canada with funding from the Department ofForelgn Affairs. The original two-year project was an examination ofthe political progress of Indigenous peoples around the globe. Fleld research took the projecttoCommonwealth nations who share Canada's colonial background, some as far away as India and Australia. More central to the project however, were studies on Indigenous peoples who, by way of ethnicity or geography, might be closer to Canadian Indigenous peoples In their beliefs and experiences. Here Aboriginal groups In Scandinavia and throughout the Americas were the focus of study. The project was designed to aid In government policy-making, on a national level, by providing an overview of "foreign precedents for enhanced Aboriginal representation." An analyslsoftheflndlngs will also flnd its way Into the form of a book, which, with the Inclusion of this year's work, will go beyond the question of representation to cover Issues ofculture as well. "The achievement of greater political participation," Mallick warns, 'will not resolve the difficulty of cultural retention and development. In fact It may lead to greater assimilation." What needs to be done, he says, Is to create a framework for change that will enable Indigenous culture to adapt In concert with economic and political changes without leaving anyone behind. The tendency Is for "progressing" communities to suffer a spilt between the new participating elite, and a disaffected "underclass" who, in the continuing absence ofopportunlty and relevant structure, remain at a disadvantage. Particularly vulnerable are the community's youth, whose disaffection can serve as the Impetus for the development of an anti-social counter-culture. Deprived of opportunity and estranged from national and community leaders alike, Indigenous youth can easily fl nd themselves at the wrong encl of progress. 6 How then, does a fully Intact and unasslmilated Indigenous community adopt for Itself a new role along side the dominant society? According to Malllck, the process must Involve a reworking of traditional culture, even the Invention of a new one, as an adaptive measure. The result must be compatible with urban life, science, technology, etc., yet remain as consistent as possible with a people's own values. This may mean replacing local or tribal tradition with a synthesized "pan-tribal" culturewhich unitesseveral groups undera commonly acceptable belief system. Although hardly the traditionalist Ideal. pan-tribalism would provide structure to Indigenous societies and help their members preserve a sense of cultural Identity. As a conscious endeavour on the part of Indigenous peoples, the invention process Is only In Its beginning stages. With so many conflicting viewpoints on just how this cultural adaptation should becarried out (Ifatall), the simple achievement ofsomething that resembles a consensus within each group will be an accomplishment In Itself. For his part, Mallick will be contributing a significant body of research and analysis that should prove to be a useful resource for Canadian Indigenous communities. PaulJasen is enrolled In the honours Histo,yprogram at l.ilkehead. He Is one ofseveral studentspartldpating in S.P.A.R.K. - l.ilkehead, a student writing program sponsored by nie Chronlde-Joumal. Agora, April 1996 �Data Liberation Initiative Through The Chancellor Paterson Library, Lakehead University has become part of a consortium which will have access to a wide range of statistical data. Over the past two years, the Social Sciences Federation ofCanada has coordinated the IJdtd Llberdllon lnld.uwe (DU), a cooperative effort of Statistics Canada, the Federal Government Depository Services Program and the academic community. Participating universities and colleges will purchase data flies on a cost-shared basis from Statistics Canada. The Data Liberation Initiative Is a five-year project. lnduded In the DU are flies such as: Aboriginal Peoples Survey (1991} Canada's Alcohol and Other Drugs Survey (1994) Canadian Travel Survey (1996) CANSIM Time Series on CD-ROM Census Area Profile Series on CD-ROM (1986, 1991, 1996) Census of Canada Public Use Microdata Files (1986, 1991, 1996) Health and Activity Limitations Survey (1995) International Travel Survey (since 1990} Labour Market Activity Survey (1986-1990) National Longitudinal Survey of Children (1996} Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics Youth Smoking Survey (1996) CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 1995-96 CONTRIBUTION TO TEACHING AWARDS Dr.J.Zhou, Mathematical Sciences I Dr. T.Miao, Mathematical Sciences \ Professor D. Mazmanian, Psychology Professor S. Sajna-Hebert, Psychology Dr. G. O'Bireck, Sociology Professor T. Stevens, Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism Statistics Canada intends to make files collected from I 990 to the present avallable In year one (1996). Older flies will be included subsequently. Upcoming columns In the Agora will announce flies as they are released. The Library has both a preliminary llstofflles to be Included In the DU and a current list of files released to date. Lakehead University will only acquire data sets that are required for use at the University. Ifyou would like the Library to obtain any of the statistical data available through the DU, a request must be made to the Library. Some time will be needed to obtain the data and to make It available either In the Library or through the Communications Technology Resource Centre. Use of this data is restticted to faculty, researchers, staff and students of Lakehead University. Anyone using statistical data obtained through the DU mustsign a Data Use Agreement. For further information regarding the Data liberation Initiative, please contact Linda Mitchell (ext. 8 I 47) or Vale tie Gibbons (ext. 8 I 29) In The Chancellor Paterson Library. Notice to all Faculty and Sesslonal Lecturers Due to upgrading of the library's automated system.the Library will not be able to Input reserves from May 7th to June 10th. Please get your reserves to the library early. CUT OFF DATE IS MAY 7TH. LU Community Recognition Aw.ud The Community Recognition Award is a newly established award to be presented petiodlcallytoadeservlng Individual who has played a significant role in the development of Lakehead University, or who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment and/or contribution to Lakehead University. Employees are eligible for contributions they have made above and beyond their job function. The Award consists of a framed certificate and a Lakehead University entrance scholarship established in perpetuity in the award winner's name. Do you know of a student graduating this year that warrants special attention? We're gathering stories for a special convocation supplement. Contact Denise Bruley with your ideas at 343-8372, E-mail: Denise.Bruley@lakeheadu.ca. Agora, April 1996 7 �OUTDOOR RECREATION, PARKS AND TOURISM Dr. Usie Thomson was appointed as an external thesis examiner by the University of New England's (N.S.W., Australia) PhD Committeeon December 14, 1995. The thesis to be examined Is entitled "Skydiving: Towards a Theory ofParticipation" by Mr. Nell Lipscombe ofCharlesSturt University, Murray Campus, Albury, N.S.W. Australia. The appointment isan outcome of the International Exchange Agreement between Lakehead University and Charles Sturt University at which third-year HBOR student Miss Neta Taylor presently Is completing some of her course work. An Australian student from Charles Sturt Is taking courses In LU's Faculty of Education now and, In the Spring, another Australian student is likely to be enrolled In the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism In accordance with the Agreement. Dr. Tom Potter and Rodney Swatton presentedGroupDynamics andProblem SolvingasIt Relates to Emergency First Responders at the 1996 Emergency First Response Team Provincial Conference at Lakehead Universityon February 16, 1996. lnaddltion,Potterand Swatton presented 'Making Experience Count: More Than One Way to Look at a Snowball" at the 1996 Association for Experiential Education Heartland Regional Conference held in March at Northern Michigan University. In February 1995, Dr. Dave Twynam was invited to attend and presentatthe WinterOtlesConference In Bratsk, Russia. The presentation was on The Potential for Ecotourlsm Opportunities in Northern Areas." In addition to the conference, Twynam and a number of Canadian delegates Initiated an exchange program which resulted In three students and an educatorvlsltlngThunder Bay In Septemberof 1995 from the Town ofUst llimsk, Irkutsk Region, Eastern Siberia. POLITICAL SCIENCE Dr. Laure Paquette has received an Individual research grant from the Security and Defense Forum of the Department of National Defense for a 8 PSYCHOLOGY project called "Canada's Relations with East Asian Countries." She plans to use the money to complete the fieldwork and the documentary research on a monograph whose working title Is "Reconceptualizing Regional Security for the 21st Century: Strategic Behaviour and Strategic Interactions In the Northeast Pacific's 2+4." PhD candidate Suzanne Barl<er-Collo and Supervisor Dr. W. T. Melnyk have recently been invited to present a paper entitled "M odels of Posttraumatlc Stress Reactions to Sexual Assault In Females," In August. 1996, at the.XXVJInternational Congress of Psychology In Montreal. FORESTRY KINESIOLOGY During the February study break, Dr. Ken Brown was the guestofthe Cornell University Participatory Action Research (PAR) Network In Ithaca, NewYork. Brown's visit was sponsored by the Cornell PAR Network, the M arlo Elnaudl Center for International Studies, and the Ford Foundation. As part ofhis visit. Brown led a two-hour workshop thatwasattendedby40facultyandgraduate students. The workshop demonstrated an active learning approach that Brown uses to teach the thinking and action skills required In participatory action research groups. These "PAR" groups consist of stakeholders to a particularsocial / technological situation who undertaketo research the situation, Identify the problems therein, and design and Implement their own solutions. During his visit, Brown also metwith Individual faculty and graduate students In the fields of Anthropology, Education, Health and Human Services, Natural Resources, and International Agriculture to discuss mutual interests In teaching and research. Dr. Jim E. McAullffe presented a paper entitled "Vision and verbal knowledge of results (KR) as non-redundant sources of Information In the acquisition of a linear positioning movement" at the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Leaming and Sport Psychology annual conference held In Vancouver, British Columbia, held October 26-29, 1995. In addition, McAullffe collaborated w ith Dr. Eric Buckolz and Dr. Cam O 'Donnell (The University of Western Ontario) on three papers which were presented at the conference. The papers entitled "EscapingresponseInterferenceIna choice reactiontimetaskl: Withoutpoststimulus Involvement," "Escaping response Interference In a choice reaction time task II: With poststimulus Involvement" were presented by Dr. Buckolz. Dr. O 'Donnell presented a paper entitled "Inhibition of return: The effect of post saccade processing.". The work Is a result ofa Joint research effort between Dr. Buckolz, Dr. McAullffe and Dr. O 'Donnell. The following work has recently been published by the Canadian ForestService Northern Forest Research Centre In Edmonton: Dr. Jim McAuUffe has been appointed to the board of directors of the Canadian Olympic Association (COA). The appointment Is a result of McAuliffe's association with Squash Canada. Brown, Kenneth M . and Stan Navratll. 1995. 'Analysis and Interpretation of the research microslte trials in Alberta: Effects ofsllviculturaJ and environmental factors on the post-plantingperfonnance ofcrop trees and competing vegetation." In Canadian Forest Service Report A8029-138. 87 p. EDUCATION Dr. John O'Meara presented a paper entitled "The Ontario approach to Native language teacher training" at the conference "Teaching Native Languages: What Works? What Helps?" organised by the Department of American lndlan Studies, University of Minnesota In Shakopee, Minnesota, March 14-16, 1996. ENGLISH Dr. Frederick Holmes recently presented a paper titled "The Representation of History and the Quest for Identity in Graham Swift's Ever After" at the University of Louisvllle's Twentieth-Century Literature Conference. A longer version of the essay Is forthcoming in the spring number of the journal ARIEL. His essay "The Death of the Author as Cultural Critique In Martin Amis· s London Fields" is also forthcoming In the spring as a chapter in Powerless Fictions? Ethics, Cultural Critldsm, and the Postmodern Novel. Ed. Ricardo Miguel-Alfonso. Amsterdam and Atlanta: Rodopi Editions. Agora, April 1996 �CIVIL ENGINEERING Dr. Said Easa,has been elevated to the membership level of"Fellow " within the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE). 'The distinction of fellow has been conferred on Said Easa In recognition ofhis excellenceIn engineeringand for setvlces rendered to his profession and to Canada, "says the certificate of award given to Dr. Easa by President Dan Bums at the CSCE Annual Conference, held in Ottawa, June 1995. Dr. Easa Is Chair of the CSCE Transportation Division and Chair of the (first ever) CSCE Transportation Speclalty Conference. to be held in Edmonton, May 29 - June 1, 1996. Dr. Easa was a keynote speaker at The Al-Azhar Fourth International EngineeringConference, held in Cairo, December 16-19, 1995. The title of this opening lecture was "lntelllgent Transportation Systems: Past. Present, and Future." At this conference, the following papers were presented by Dr. Easa and his graduate students: "New Methodology for Avallable Sight Distance in TwoDimensional Horizontal and Vertical Ailgnments," "Model ling Creep Behaviour of Polymeric Grids," "The Development of In-Situ Test Facility of Determination ofShear Strength of Asphalt Layers," "Nonparametric Analysis ofPavement Reliabllity," and "Thermal Stress Analysis of Asphalt Overlays." The first two papers were presented byY. Hassan (aPhD studentcurrentlyworklngatLakehead University) and the other papers by R. Abdel Nabl, A . Sherif and Dr. Easa, respectively. The papers, co-authored by Dr. Abd El Halim ofCarleton University, were also published In the conference proceedings. Dr. Easa presented a paper entitled "Effect of Road Geometry on Cracking of Asphalt Pavements" at the Transportation Congress of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), held In San Diego, In October, 1995. Easa chaired The Planning Track of the Congress (seven technical sessions) and was a member of the Steering Committee of this I ntemationai congress. A paper entitled "Design Considerations of Passing Sight Distance and Passing Zones" was presented byY. Hassan (co-authored by Agora, April 1996 Dr. Easa and Dr. A. Abd El Halim) at the International Symposium on HighwayGeometric Design Practices, held In Boston, September, 1995. Dr.Easawrotetwoartldesentltled "Electric Vehicles Soon a Reality" and "Underpass and Bridge Construction without Traffic Interruption" In the Canadian Ov/1 Engineering Magazine, CSCE, December 1995, and published the following journal papers: "Estimating Line-Segment Reliability Using MonteCarloSlmulatlon," Journal ofSurveying and Land Information Systems, Vol. 55, No. 3, 1995, and "Sight Distance on Horizontal Allgnments with Continuous Lateral Obstructions," Transportation Research Record 1500, 1995, thelatterpaperwasauthoredbyY.Hassan, Dr. Easa, and Dr. Abd El Halim. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Dr. Laurie J. Garred recently delivered two papers at International conferences. "Urea Rebound Prediction Using A Continuous Sensor" was presented at the 32nd Congress of the European Dialysis and Transplantation Association held in Athens, Greece, In June. In July, Garred presented a paper entitled "Long Term Variation In Lean Body Mass Estimated by Creatinlne Kinetic Modeling" at the 13th International Congress of Nephrology in Madrid, Spain. Two additional papers have been accepted for publication. "Dlalysate-Based Kinetic Modeling" will appear In Advances In Renal Replacement Therapy. "Urea Kinetic Modeling - An Overview" will be published (in German) inK/lnlsche Nephrologle. NURSING Professor Jose de Cangas has recently published the following referreed artide: de Cangas, J. P. C. (1995) "Psychiatric nursing assertive case management: A comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness and outcomes of hospital based treatment versus a nurse directed asssertlveness case management program.' In The lntematlonalJournal of Psychiatric Nursing Research, Vol 1, #3, 72-81 Professor de Cangas has been asked by the Royal College ofNursing, London, to serve as a scientific advisorand reviewer for the international conference: Valuing Mental Health Nursing: Enhancing sklil and Preparing for the Future, In Jersey, Channel Islands, United Klngdom ofGreat Britain. GEOGRAPHY Dr. Margaret Johnston, Department of Geography/Centre for Northern Studies and Dr. Brian Lorch, Department of Geography , have recently published an arctlde in "The Great Lakes Geographer." The artlde Is titled: "Community dlstlnctlvenessandcompanydosureln anorthem Ontario mining town." It examines the reactions and coping strategies of Manltouwadge residents to thedosureof the Geco mine. Music AND V1suAL ARTS Dr. Arts Carastathls has recently had three compositions published. Arraysfor Viola, Euphemism for Euphonium and Blackbird for A Cappella Choir were published earlier this year by Conners Publications, Greenleaf, Wisconsin. The composltlonArraysalsoappearsas part of a collection of compositions for viola published by Conners. Another composition by Carastathis titled Elements of Chance for Clarinet, Xylophone, Vibraphone and Plano received two performances In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on March 14 and 26 by the LSU New Music Ensemble. In addition, Carastathls was recently admitted in the Canadian Music CentreasallfetlmeAssoclateComposer. STUDENT CLUB SHOWS INITIATIVE The Klnesiology Students' Association, (KALU) has donated a total of$3,600 to the School ofKlnesiology this year. In the fall, $2,CX)() was donated toward the purchase of additional weight room equipment, and recently they donated $ 1,600 for the purchase ofa computer for the Klneslology computer lab. Funds were raised by holding dances. The School of Klneslology Is grateful for the equipment and pleased with the professionalcommitmentthatthestudents have demonstrated. 9 �ON CAMPUS Donors Reception At the March 21st 1996 Donors Reception, Tracy Miller, a first-year student In BSc HBOR. and Shannon Andersen, a MSc- Klneslology student, thanked donors for their generosity on behalf of Lakehead' s Undergraduate and Graduate students. Student talents and achievements were showcased by the LU Volcal Ensemble under the Direction of Maestro Allan Bevan, and by the exhibits induded in the Faculty of Engineering Display. Attending the annual donors' reception In March were (1-r) Senior Development Officer Jo-Anne Silverman with Mrs. Annette Augustine and Dr. John Augustine. The couple has created a LU 30th Anniversary Visual Arts Award to provide support to an In-course second orthlrd-yearstudent registered full time In the Visual Arts program. Lawyer Bob Edwards and Is thanked by Dr. Bob Rosehart for establishing The Edwards and Carfagnlni Award. This endowed award wlll mean that an annual gift of$500 can now be given to assist a high standing undergraduate student in any full-time program. Ms. Kirsten Service (right) Is the first recipient of the James River Marathon Ltd. Scholarship in Forestry. She met with (1-r) Dr. John Naysmith, former Dean of Forestry, Mr. Don Finan, Manager. Fibre Procurement, James River Marathon Ltd., and his wife Mrs. Shirley Finan at the Scholars and Donors Reception. The $1500 award Is given to a high standing student entering the third year Honours Bachelor ofScience in Forestry program 10 Dr. W.T. Melnyk of the Department of Psychology is shown here with Suzanne Barker-Coilo, the first recipient of the W.T. Melnyk Doctoral Scholarship in Psychology. Ms Barker-Callo is doing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology. The Melnyk endowment produces an annual doctoral scholarship of $1,000 to a deserving student. Agora, April 1996 �Reminder: Don't forget to notify Human Resources to update your benefits if you have any change in marital status, beneficiaries, new addition to the fami ly, etc. Quote ofthe Month: Maturity is the stage oflife when you don't see eye to eye but can walk arm in arm. Claude McDonald What You Do and What It Says Nonverbal Message Typical Interpretation Making direct eye contact. ............................................................ . Avoiding eye contact. ..................................................................... Friendly, sincere, self-confident, assertive Cold, evasive, indifferent, insecure, passive, frightened, nervous, concealment Disagreeing, shocked, disbelieving Encouraging, congratulatory, consoling Bewildered, disbelieving Contented, understanding, encouraging Nervous, fearful, anxious Nervous Angry, disapproving, disagreeing, defensive, agressive Disbelieving, surprised Disagreeing, resentful, angry, disapproving Nervous, anxious, fearful Attentive, interested Bored, relaxed Anxious, nervous, apprehensive Restless, bored, nervous, apprehensive Insecure, passive Self-confident, assertive Shaking head......................................:........................................... Patting on the back.................................................... .................... . Scratching the head ....................................................................... . Smiling........................................................................................... Biting the lip....................................... ............................................ Tapping feet.. ................................................................................. . Folding arms.................................................................................. . Raising eyebrows.......................................................................... . Narrowing eyebrows...................................................................... Wringing hands.............................................................................. Leaning forward ............................................................................ . Slouching in seat........................................................................... . Sitting on edge of seat.. ................................................................. . Shifting in seat......................... ...................................................... . Hunching over............................................................................... . Erect posture.................................................................................. . $$ Benefit Cost $$ The cost of benefits continues to rise. Here are just a few reminders to help control these costs: I. Many prescriptions being used regularly over a long period of time are issued in 31 day amounts. It may be more convenient and less expensive if you get 2 or 3 months supply at a time. Ask your doctor whether this makes sense for you! 2. Dispensing Fees: Your prescription is made up of two costs: the cost of the medicine and the pharmacist's dispensing fee. Dispensing fees vary by drug store and range from $3.99 to $10.49. With this range in prices, you can see that careful shopping on your part will help to control this benefit cost. 3. Our dental plan allows a check-up and cleaning every six months. With good personal dental care, is this really necessary? Changing to nine-month or twelve-month recalls for adults could be adequate and would reduce the cost paid by the dental plan. Important Phone Numbers: Just a reminder of important on-campus phone numbers that all staff should know: 8-911 Emergency (all emergencies - 24 hours) except: from Forestry/Biology Building and Health Sciences North 9-343-8911 from pay phones & private phones on campus 343-8911 Emergency First Response Team (24 hours) Health Services Security Business Line (24 hours) Campus Development Problems 8569 8361 8569 8273 EAP - It's confidential!! Phone 343-4626 Human Resources Telephone 343-8334 Fax number 346-7701 Agora, April 1996 11 �CALENDAR o Publlc Lecture: The public is invited to a lecture on 'The Myth of the Deficit' by Linda McQuaig on Thursday. May 2 at 7:30 pm in RB1042 followed by a reception In the Residence Cafeteria. The lecture is being jointly sponsored by the SEU local 268 Seivices Emloyees Union, LUFA and the Teachers Federation. o A Volunteer Appreciation Dinner co-sponsored by Centra Gas will be hosted by The Alumni Association on Thursday, May 2, 19% from 6:00 to 9:00 pm In the Faculty Lounge. Dr. Bob Rosehart will speak on the topic: 'Back to the Future -- The Critical Role of Alumni In the new Ontario University System·. Cash Bar. RSVP: Kristine Carey 343-8155. PLANNED GIVING SEMINAR FOR CHARITABLE AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS sponsored by RBC Dominion Securities and Lakehead University o Dr. Juanne N. aarke of Wllhtd Laurfer University has been invited to make a presentation as part of the Department of Sociology's Methodology Speaker Serles on Wednesday.May 22, 1996from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Room TBA. Plan to attend the Alumni Association·s annual Convocation Eve Celebration for grads and their families and friends in the Outpost on Friday, May 24, 1996 starting at 6:00 pm. A complimentary Beef-on-a-Bun supper wlll be served and the recipient of the 1996 Alumni Honour Award will be announced. o o Wall of Fame Induction Dinner. A dinner will be held on Saturday, June 1, 1996 at the Victoria Inn. lickets are $25 and are available at the Athetics Office. For lnfonnatlon call 343-8213. 12 SUMMER HOURS April 22 - August 30, 1996 Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Kitchen open from 11 :00 a.m. - 3:00 pm} Wednesday, May 1 5-7:30 p.m. in the Senate Chambers For information call Vonnie Cheng ext. 8913 CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY Spring Hours May 1 - June 15 Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 10:30 Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 11 :OO am to 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 to 9:00 pm o Lakehead will be participating In the annual ChamberofCommerce's Trade Show at the CLE grounds on May 9, 10 and 11 , 1996. For lnfonnatlon contact Denise Bruley at 343-8372. o The Department of Sociology is hosting a fundralslng dinner in honour ofDr. Antla Chen on Saturday, May 18 from 6:00 to 10:30 pm In the Faculty Lounge. Symposium, Dinner, Music. lickets are $40/person which includes a charitable tax receiptof$25. Proceeds wlll go towards the Chen Scholarship Fund. For infonnatlon call Sociology at ext. 8477. THE OUTPOST 1996 Nor'Wester Basketball camp Registration Deadline: June 28, 1996 1996 Nor'Wester Summer Hockey camp Registration Deadline: April 24, 1996 1996 Nor'Wester Girls Summer Volleyball camp Registration Deadline: June 28, 1996 For information contact the Athletics Office at 343-8213 ATTENTION ALL FIELDHOUSE USERS StartingMay 1, 1996, faculty and staffwith LU ID cards may use the cards to gain access to the Fieldhouse. If a family membership is required, contact the Athletics Office at 343-8213. Deadllne for submissions to the May Agora Is May 10, 1996 Agora The Agora is published by the Information Office of the Department of External Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly (except for July and August) to faculty, staff and friends of Lakehead University. Director of External Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: The Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7BSE1 Telephone: (807) 343-8300 FAX: (807} 343-8999 E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca .-. C. Tr ojan Ext e r nal Rela tion s '8 '8() f"i ~ 0. '8()'8 IL I __ iii • ========='==~ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ Agora, April 1996 � 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.13 No.4 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on Norma Gibson, an announcement for Employee Service Recognition, and a message from the President. 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 1996-04 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. R. Rosehart Employee Service Recognititon Lakehead Lakehead University LU Community Recognition Award Norma Gibson President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8de66df98dc3f3c61026732851501496.pdf caca09ae57e2941cca04884f3e0e03ae PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada May 1996, Vol.. 13, No.5 Convocation '96 Saturday, May 25, 1996 Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Lenore Untinen Doctor ofSocial Work honoris causa Lome G. Everett Doctor of Science honoris causa Convocation will have a distinctly northern flavour this year with five out of six honorary degree recipients having strong connections with Northwestern Ontario. They include women's advocate Leni Untinen, scientist Lome Everett, as well as three locally-born businessmen who have gone on to pursue successful careers in engineering and transportation: Mel Pervais, Robert Paterson and Ronald Ristimaki. Mae Katt, a Lakehead graduate and former employee, will be awarded the title Fellow of the University, while Joe Logozzo, a long-time supporter of Lakehead University, will be presented with the prestigious Alumni Honour Award. Melvin Pervais Doctor of Engineering honoris causa Robert Paterson Doctor of Laws honoris causa Poet and literary critic Louis Dudek will address the morning Convocation which begins at 9:00 a.m. Melvin Pervais, an engineer, entrepreneur and member of the Fort William Indian Band, will address the afternoon Convocation beginning at 2:30 p.m. Celebrate Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week June 3-9, 1996. The number ofdegrees being granted this year should come close to last year's record-breaking total of 2,105. Assistant Registrar Brenda Nelson says she is expecting the University will confer at least 1,903 degrees -- a number which may climb as high as 1,953 when all the late additions are tallied. Ronald Ristimaki Doctor of Commerce honoris causa Louis Dudek Doctor of Letters honoris causa For more information contact the Office of the Registrar at 343-8269. -- FH �CONVOCATION'96 Leni Untinen For the past 20 years Leni Untinen has been working to advance women's access to safety, health services, education, training and employment Untinen is Co-ordinator for the Northwestern Ontario Women's Decade Council, a non-partisan advocacy organization dedicated to improving the status of women. She has served as a Board Member of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health; Board Member of Thunder Bay Ventures; Member of the Thunder Bay Police Employment Equity Committee; Member of Lakehead University's Women's Studies Advisory Committee and as an Appointee to numerous joint provincial government/ community working committees. She has worked extensively to eliminate violence against women and children. Her commitment to the prevention offamily violence includes being past chair and I0-year Board Member ofCrisis Homes Inc., sponsors of Faye Peterson Transition House; serving five years at the provincial level as an Executive Member of the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses; being staffand board trainer for Transition Houses and Family Resource Centres throughout Northern Ontario and Instructor in Family Violence Education at Confederation College. In 1992 Leni Untinen received the Canada 125 Commemorative Medal for volunteer service. Lorne G. Everett Dr. Lorne G. Everett is Chief Research Hydrogeologist and Vice-President of Geraghty & Miller, Inc., a company in California that provides a wide spectrum ofenvironmental consulting and engineering services, specializing in solving groundwater contamination problems and in remedial engineering. Everett has over 25 years experience in site characterization and remediation of soils and ground water. He is a nationally-recognized expert on groundwater and vadoze zone monitoring techniques and has developed state-of-the-art methods including soil core monitoring, soil pore-liquid monitoring, matrix potential measurement, neutron moderation, soil gas monitoring, and soil moisture measurement. 2 Lorne Everett is a graduate of Lakehead University (HBSc'68) and recipient of the prestigious Alumni Honour Award in 1989. He received his Master's and PhD from the University of Arizona and in 1995 became an elected member of the Russian Academy of Sciences. His many accomplishments include being co-editor of the World Groundwater Map developed for UNESCO; editor of a professional journal entitled Remediation Management; member ofthe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Terrorist Response Team in Washington, D.C.; and member of the Science Advisory Panel to the United States Navy National Test Site Program. Louis Dudek Louis Dudek is a poet, professor, critic and literary activist. He was born and educated in Montreal and then went on to McGill University to earn his B.A. During this time he wrote for the McGill Daily and his first published poems began to appear. In 1944 he moved to New York to attend graduate school at Columbia University and his doctoral dissertation was published as Literature and the Press. In 1952, together with Irving Layton and Raymond Souster, he established Contact Press which published the work of important Canadian poets of the fifties and sixties. In 1954, with Layton and Aileen Collins (whom he later married), he founded CIV/ n, an avant-garde magazine. In 1956 he established the McGill Poetry Series, launching the careers of Leonard Cohen and Daryl Hine. Then, in 1957, Dudek founded his own magazine, Delta (195766), which served not only as a vehicle for his own poetry and ideas, but a means of showcasing new and upcoming poets. He has many published poems, including East ofthe City (1946),Europe (1954), The Transparent Sea (1956), and En Mexico (1958). He also has several collections of poetry published, such as Cross Section: Poems from 1940 - 1980 ( 1981 ). Dudek is a noted anthologist and a frequent speaker. He is a professor emeritus of McGill University and is a Member of the Order of Canada. Melvin F. Pervais Melvin Pervais, a member of the Fort William Indian Band, is a licensed professional engineer and successful businessman living in Montana. At age 15 he left high school to apprentice as an Instrument Technician with Noranda Mines Chemical Plant in Ontario. By the late 1960s he had positioned himself on a career path in control systems engineering. In 1976 he founded Cataract, Inc., a specialized company for servicing the start-up of nuclear power plants and other highly automated industries. With an initial investment of $10,000, the firm expanded rapidly into a multi-million dollar company. After selling Cataract in 1984, Pervais retired at age 45 to the 14,000 acre Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, Montana, to operate a horse breeding and cattle operation. Since September, 1991, he has been president and CEO of Rhodium 2001, a company with a patent on a system which Pervais believes will be key to the future of the catalytic converter recycling and PGM recovery industry world-wide. Pervais is the recipient of the "Soar Like an Eagle" award from UNITY, an Indian youth group in Oklahoma City. The award was given to him for his "successful utilization of the principals of free enterprise and a commitment to excellence." Robert Paterson Over the years Robert Paterson has been a strong advocate of Thunder Bay's ability to be a centre ofcommerce and trade. He is currently a director of N.M. Paterson & Sons Limited and Chief Executive Officer of the company's Marine Division. From 1983 to 1994, Paterson served on the Board of Governors of Lakehead University including a term as Chair from 1990 to 1992. Paterson has a deep respect for knowledge and education and is described by his colleagues as being enthusiastic, hard-working, honest and fair in his business relations. Agora, May, 1996 �Robert Paterson is currently President and Director of Paterson Investments Limited; Tallwood Holdings Limited. Directorships include: Goderich Elevators Limited, Canadian Shipowners Association; Lloyds Register of Shipping -- Canadian Committee, Thunder Bay St. John Ambulance Brigade; Order of St. Lazarus, Thunder Bay Commandery; and the Senator Norman M. Paterson Foundation. Grad '96 Party Ronald Ristimaki Ronald Allan Ristimaki was born in Port Arthur in 1934 and received his education at St. James Public School and Port Arthur Collegiate. He emigrated to Michigan in 1961 to go into the tourism business. Upon returning to Canada, he joined Auto Haul away Ltd., an automobile transportation company. In 1981, Ristimaki and John Bruchal purchased the company and in 1986 Ristimaki became Chairman of the Board and majority shareholder. Under his leadership, Auto Haulaway Inc. grew to become North America's fourth largest car transporter with 960 trucks, trailers and 1800 employees, 22 terminals across Canada handling in excess of 2 million automobiles annually. During his years in business, Ristimaki was a director of the Motor Transport Industrial Relations Board and responsible for all union negotiations across Canada involving auto transport. His hobbies are boating and fishing. In 1993 the International Billfish Foundation awarded him the Top Angler in the Blue Marlin category. in the Outpost Friday, May 24, 1996 Mae V. Katt FeJlowof Lakehead University Mae Katt will be familiar to many staffand faculty at Lakehead as both an alumna and a former employee. She completed two degrees at Lakehead: a Master's degree in Curriculum Studies from the Faculty of Education and a HBScN degree from the School of Nursing. From 1986-1990 she worked as Program Co-ordinator of the Native Nurses Entry Program where she was responsible for curriculum development and liaison with First Nations and organizations. Students and guests, alumni, University faculty and staff are invited to come out and celebrate the 1996 Grad Class with entertainer MIKE WOODS 7-8 pm: Complimentary Beefon-a-Bun 8-9 pm: Remarks 9-1 pm: Entertainment Sponsored by Thunder Bay Travel Limited Airlane Hotel and Katt is currently Health Director of the Nishnawbe-aski Nation responsible for the development of community-based programs, training and political strategies to address youth suicide crisis in NAN First Nations. InterAd International She is a member of Teme-Augama Anishnabai (Temagami First Nation) and from 1994 to 1995, served as Second Chief of the Tribal Government during which she was successful in negotiating an Agreement-In-Principle with Ontario over a land claim settlement. Joe Logozzo to receive 1996 Alumni Honour Award ~ foe Logozzo, the President and General Manager of Iron Range Bus Lines Inc., has been chosen by the Lakehead University Alumni Association to receive their most prestigious award -- the Alumni Honour Award. Over the years, Logozzo has demontrated outstanding commitment to Lakehead University and to the City of Thunder Bay. Consistently a strong supporter of the Alumni Annual Fund, he has made provision for two scholarship endowments at Lakehead. From 1993 on, he has been the Chair of the University's Italian Studies Fund-raising Campaign, and has supported the Kinesiology Department by providing much needed dollars for equipment. Agora, May, 1996 3 �l,i34•);ilid•folh1iM;i=@1•13b 1111111111---------------------Recommendation Re-Appointment of Dean of Arts and Science I have received a unanimous recommendation from the Decanal Review Committee that Dr. Jim Gellert, Dean of Arts and Science, be recommended to the Board of Governors for a second term as Dean of Arts and Science. Distinguished Toastmaster at Lakehead University Dr. Yves Prevost, of the Faculty of Forestry, has just been elected as Lieutenant Governor of Marketing for Toastmasters International District 6 (NWO and Minnesota). Special congratulations, and keep up the good work. Dr. Prevost has been a key member of the team that initiated the development of a Toastmaster Chapter on the Lakehead University campus. Dr. Whitfield a Vice-Chair! by Dr. Robert Rosehart President Lakehead University Budget 1996 Report, Volume 1, Issue 8 (Final) To save the printing budget, this will incorporate the final issue of Budget '96 Report. On April 29, 1996, the Board of Governors approved the 1996/97 Operating Budget that was outlined in Budget '96 Report, Vol. I, Issue 7. This budget, which is really a three-year budget plan, sees the University return to a balanced budget position by Year 3 after the final payment of the cost of the various voluntary exit programs. The discussion by the Board was extensive and reflected on the key budget assumptions related to enrolment projections, student fees, and expenditure management. While it is generally recognized as desirable to have such high fee increases, it was also acknowledged that Lakehead University was in no better or worse situation with respect to fees than any of the Ontario universities. In fact, our fees will continue to be less than most other institutions. There was a lot of input to this budget process over an extensive period of time, and I feel that all involved need to be congratulated in that we have maintained our academic programs, not had to resort to involuntary downsizing, and have presented a model that preserves our financial integrity. Lakehead University Faculty Member Wins Prestigious OCUFA Teaching Award A special congratulations to Dr. Inderjit Nirdosh of the Department of Chemical Engineering on being selected as one of seven faculty from the Ontario universities to win an OCUFA Teaching Award for 1996. Dr. Nirdosh was recently honoured in Toronto at a special ceremony on Friday, May I 0, 1996. It's a Small World I received a donation to the Zimmermann Scholarship Fund in the mail recently from the President of the University of Waterloo, Dr. James Downey. It seems that Jim Downey and our Dr. Zimmermann were graduate students together in England in the '60s and Downey says he remembers Zimmermann with "affection" and "regard." 4 Over the years, Lakehead University has been an active participant in the Ontario/Baden-Wurttemberg University Student Exchange Program. Recently, Dr. John Whitfield, Vice-President (Academic), has been selected as the new Vice-Chair of the Ontario Program Committee. John's role will help to continue to encourage the participation of Lakehead University students in the BW Program and, as well, to encourage the BW students to spend an academic year at Lakehead University. New Wheels Those of you who visited the Trade Show noticed that the centrepiece of the Lakehead University display was Dr. Tsang's High Mileage Car from 1993. This was a very popular attraction, and it generated detailed questions which were hard to answer. Incidentally, a special thank you to all of the Lakehead University staff who volunteered in our both at the Trade Show. Once again, it was a great success. Personally, this year, I only visited the Beatrice Ice Cream Booth twice in support of the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. A new vehicle fabricated by engineering students will be unveiled to the media in the next few weeks. It is aptly named the "Environmental Vehicle" and will be electrically powered. Watch for it! Underground at Lakehead University Last Monday, I spent the day observing our electrical and mechanical trades' staff during a typical work day. Most of the real action occurs in the service tunnels and underground rooms that most ofus are oblivious to.during our working day. The environment in these areas is not always friendly and requires the expert work of our skilled staff. They work, I observed, in a mixture of routine and emergency and really reinforce how much campus we have to care for with such a small complement of skilled staff. Again, a special thanks to Jack Drewes, Alex Bohler and Fraser Clarke for their patience in explaining our various air, heating/ cooling, and electrical systems to me and for shepherding me through the day safely and successfully. Convocation '96 A special time for special people -- our Convocation '96, and I would encourage all of you to participate and share in the day of celebration with the Class of 1996. Agora, May, 1996 �AROUND CAMPUS "Leaner not Meaner" Budget approved by Board of Governors by Frances Harding Lakehead University has cut approximately 10 per cent ofits budget without layoffs and without cutting any academic programs. But in doing so, the University will carry $ 1 million deficit that will be amortized over a three-year period until a balanced budget is achieved in 1998-99. "You don't pull $5.37 million out of an institution without some downsides," said President of Lakehead University Bob Rosehart at an Open Budget Meeting on Thursday, April 25, 1996. "We've tried to have as minimal an impact as possible on the classroom." Various groups on campus have been meeting regularly to plan the budget since last November when Ontario Minister of Finance Ernie Eves announced a $400 million cut to post-secondary education. The final version -- model 18 -- was endorsed by The Task Force on Funding, which includes the members of the Senate Budget Committee, as well as the University's Labour Management Committee. It was approved by the Board of Governors on Monday, April 29, 1996. The three-year budget is based on the following assumptions: -- annual enrolment will remain at 5,600 for the three-year period. This figure is down slightly from 5,700 achieved in 199596, and down even further from the all-time high of6,045 in 199495. -- tuition for undergraduates will increase by 19.7 per cent in 199697, and approximately 2 per cent in each of the following two years. Graduate student fees have been increasing steadily over the last three years as Lakehead tries to place these fees on the same basis as the undergraduate fee structure at Lakehead. They will increase by 29.4 per cent in 1996-97. Fees for international students, now deregulated across the province, are being reduced significantly at Lakehead, as well as most Ontario universities, to allow us to compete for these students with other jurisdictions. A significant factor in preparing the new budget was the response to the Voluntary Exit Program which resulted in 60 people leaving Lakehead University (15 faculty and 45 staff). The cost of the program -- $4.12 million -- will be spread out over a three-year period. The savings achieved from voluntary exits, normal retirements, postponed retirements, previously-arranged voluntary exits and previous vacancies combined with savings associated with reductions in part-time positions (including sessionals), meant that Lakehead did not have to resort to involuntary layoffs. In fact, 29.5 out of a total of 94 vacated positions will be replaced Agora, May, 1996 ( 13 of which will be new faculty hires), meaning that starting May 1, 1996, Lakehead University will operate with 64.5 fewer positions than it had a year ago. Special effort was made to avoid involuntary layoffs and to preserve academic programs. "One of the downsides of the rejected option of shutting down some of our smaller programs," said Rosehart, "is that they also tend to be the ones that relate significantly to our northern mission ... those programs are an important reason as to why there is a university here in Northwestern Ontario." In his presentation at the Open Budget Meeting, Vice-President (Academic) John Whitfield praised the deans and directors who worked together to rationalize the delivery ofacademic programs. "It has not been an easy process," said Whitfield. "Not all courses will be taught, but the integrity of programs will be preserved." Vice-President (Administration) Fred Poulter, who is retiring this year, was careful to point out this budget includes no salary increases or decreases. Lakehead has been able to maintain the status quo. Since the University is losing its Vice.:President (Administration), some re-structuring will be order, said Whitfield. While details have yet to be worked out, in future, three administrative directors (Executive Director, University Services; Director ofFinance; Director of Human Resources) will report to the President and three academic directors (Registrar; Director of Leaming Systems; and Director of Student and Alumni Services) will report to the Vice-President (Academic). One bright spot on the horizon is that applications for first-year enrolment at Lakehead are up by 2.5 per cent over last year. It remains to be seen whether increased applications this year will lead to an actual increase in student registrations. One thing is for certain: competition for students is bound to increase as tuition dollars become more and more the "bread and butter" of Ontario universities. What are the characteristics of an organization that is able to plan and achieve high-quality outcomes even during tough times? The two most crucial characteristics are: 1) a core of well-placed members who are able to work effectively with others even under difficult conditions/ and 2) an organizational culture that supports significant learning and change -- Ken Brown Professor of Forestry and Instructional Development Advisor 5 �RESEARCH NEWS NSERC and SSHRC Results Announced for 1996-97 Competitions by Anne Klymenko The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) have announced the results of their 199697 annual research grants competitions. Total NSERC funding to Lakehead University this year is down by about 3 per cent, but our success rate increased to 75 per cent this year from 60 per cent last year (national success rate for 1996-97 is 76 per cent). In total Lakehead researchers received 41 awards valued at $730,000. Following is a list of recipients at Lakehead who were successful in NSERC's 1996-97 annual research grants competition: Department of Biology Dr. R. Freitag, "History of the North American Cicindelidae," $11,100, Renewal (2-4) Dr. M. W. Lankester, "Parasite and diseases of northern animals," $20,000, New (1-4) Dr. A. U. Mallik, "Retrogressive succession and biodiversity in nutrient poor cool-temperature forests after disturbance," $10,000, New (1-4) Dr. D. W. Morris, "Habitat selection across ecological scales," $48,300, New (1-1) Department of Chemical Engineering Dr. L. J. Garred, "Urea sensor for urea kinetic modelling and erythropoietin studies," $15,000, Renewal (3-3) Dr. I. Nirdosh, "Removal of radionuclide and heavy metal contaminants from low-level radioactive waste," $20,000, Renewal (3-4) Dr. V. R. Puttagunta, "Viscosity prediction and radiation assisted upgrading of heavy oils," $19,600, New (1-4) Department of Civil Engineering Dr. S. M. Easa, "Highway geometric design for safety," $18,700, Renewal (3-4) Dr. K. D. Eigenbrod, "Effects of freezing and thawing on the hydraulic-conductivity of fine grained soils," $11,200, Renewal (2-4) Dr. S. A. Mi17.a, "Strength and stiffness of slender composite steel-concrete beam-columns," $16,700, Renewal (3-4) Dr. U.S. Panu, "Extension of pattern recognition based methodology for infilling of missing values in streamflow records," $17,700, Renewal (3-4) Department of Electrical Engineering Dr. F. Karray, "Hierarchical control structure for flexible manipulators systems," $11,400, Renewal (2-4) Dr. D. Makrakis, "Transceiver and medium access technology for multimedia personal/mobile communications," $22,750, New (1-4) Dr. R. J. Omeljaniuk, "Neurochemical receptors, actions, and mechanisms in fish brain: pituitary axis," $20,000, Renewal (34) Dr. K. Natarajan, "Controller design for some discrete time periodic systems," $16,000, New (1-3) Department of Chemistry Dr. M. Lui, "Finite element analysis of nonlinear shell structures; random vibration analysis of general nonlinear structures," $10,000, Renewal (3-4) Dr. T. M. Garver, "The structure and reactivity of wood macromolecules," $15,000, New (1-1) Dr. A. N. Hughes, "Reactions of transition metal-phosphine systems with hydro-borate and other reducing agents in the presence of carbon monoxide and isonitriles." With: Dr. D. G. Holah, $28,000, Renewal (3-5) Dr. S. D. Kinrade, "Aqueous chemistry of silicon," $22,000, New (1-2) Dr. N. A. Weir, "Studies ofphotodegradation of polymers," $20,000 Renewal (3-4) Department of Geology Dr. G. J. Borradaile, "Rock magnetism," $60,600, Renewal (25) Dr. P. W. Fralick, "Paleogeographical interpretation of Archean sedimentary sequences in Northwestern Ontario," $16,500, Renewal (4-4) Dr. R. H. Mitchell, "Petrology of kimberlites and alkaline rocks," $75,000, New ( 1-5) 6 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," $15,000, Renewal (4-4) Dr. A. Sedov, "Ultrasonic beam models for NDE applications," $6,780, New (1-3) Dr. B. Singh, "Analytical, numerical and experimental studies in jet cutting of oil sands," $13,300, Renewal (2-4) Department of Mathematical Sciences Dr. M. W. Benson, "Parallel iterative methods," $8,000, Renewal (4-5) Dr. S. Di, "Optimality conditions for nonsmooth optimization problems differentiable at one point and numerical methods," $6,000, New (1-4) Dr. C. T. Hoang, "Algorithmic graph theory with emphasis on perfect graphs," $13,000, Renewal (2-4) Agora, May, 1996 �June 3 - 7, 1996. Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week at Lakehead Universit Health & Safety Week Theme: ''Training - Target Zero'' Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week [COHSW], an initiative of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, will be celebrated nationally from June 3rd to 9th, 1996. This year' s theme of COHSW, "Training - Target Zero ", recognizes that training in health and safety is crucial if we want to achieve a goal of zero accidents and deaths in the workplace. Last year, Canadian workers lost more than 15 million days from injuries, ten times the number from strikes and lockouts. On average, there' s an accident every 38 seconds (830,000 in 1995) and two workers die every day (more than 700 a year). Direct and indirect costs are more than $10 billion. We can do much better by actively training all of our staff. Knowing about and practicing health and safety at work can help to eliminate on-the-job fatalities, reduce pain and suffering, and save dollars for everyone. Here, at Lakehead University, we are celebrating COHSW by providing training opportunities for employees during the week of June 3rd to 7th, 1996, and by exhibiting University and community-based health and safety resources in the Agora on June 4th and 5th. In addition, we are using COHSW to launch a number of new safety initiatives and promotions. This guide will provide you with a schedule of events planned during the week. We look forward to meeting with you during the week, and to establishing a health and safety dialogue which will carry us through the year. "Working Together to Create a Safe and Healthy Place for Work & Study" The Thunder Bay Community Health & Safety Project The Thunder Bay Community Health & Safety Project is a group of individuals representing government, labour, business, education, health care, utilities and other organizations. Jts goal is to raise the health and safety awareness of the Thunder Bay community, inside and outside the workplace, by encouraging participation in Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week. We are grateful for the support of the Community Health & Safety Project in helping us to bring health and safety training to the community on June 4th and 5th through "Community Partnerships in Health & Safety". We are also pleased to host the 3rd Annual Health & Safety Awards Luncheon on June 5th. Sponsored by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the luncheon is supported by the Thunder Bay Community Health & Safety Project. �Page 2 COHSW Monday, June 3rd, 1996 Safety Incentive Program Launch COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN HEALTH & SAFETY: JUNE 4TH & 5TH, 1996 Launch the new Safe and Sound Health Presentations Presentations are available at no cost to participants. Please call 343-8022 to reserve a seat. & Safety lncetttive Program with the Joint Health & Safety Committee in the Faculty Lounge from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Monday, June 3rd, I 996. Safe and Sound distinguishes itself from other "statistics-bound" safety incentive programs by· recognizing safe and healthy behaviours. Awards will be made in the following categories: Safety Time -All the Time: Personal Achievement in Safety. Join with us in recognizing the first recipient of this award. The award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through their commitment to making Lakehead University a safe and healthy place for work and study. Fit - 5: Personal Achievement in Fitness. Fit-5 is a five level fitness program which recognizes individuals as they achieve personal fitness goals. Participants work their way through the five levels of Fit-5 by participating in their choice of fitness activities ... from gardening, to walking, to swimming and beyond! Awards are given for each level of achievement. Individuals are encouraged to collect all five awards, and to make fitness a part of their daily routine. Great Ideas: Innovation in Health & Safety. What better place than a University to generate great ideas in the fields of health and safety? Through the Great Ideas forum, individuals will be encouraged to share their ideas for making Lakehead a safer and healthier workplace. We will recognize the first winner on Monday, June 3rd, 1996. The following sessions are presented courtesy of the Thunder Bay Community Health & Safety Projects on both Tuesday, June 4th and Wednesday, June 5th, 1996. Three Sessions Each Day in RB-2025: The following events will be open both to the University community and to representatives from workplaces in the City of Thunder Bay and area. 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Exhibits and Displays "Health & Safety Basics for Workers" 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Agora: Four Sessions Each Day in RB-2024: Representatives from the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Ministry of Labour, the Transportation Safety Association, the Municipal Safety Association, the Workers' Compensation Board, the Thunder Bay Fire Department, the Resource Centre for Occupational Health & Safety, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers, Inc. , the Workers' Health & Safety Centre, the College, University, and School Safety Council of Ontario, the LU Employee Assistance Program, the LU Joint Health & Safety Committee, and the LU Emergency First Response Team will be in the Agora to help with your health & safety questions. Health and Safety Video Festival. 9:00 AM-10:00 AM 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM I :45 PM - 2:45 PM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM "Health & Safety Basics for Supervisors, Employers and Owners" One Session Each Day in RB-2025: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM "Young Worker Awareness" One Session Each Day, Conference Room C, Bartley Hall Residence: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon, and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Room RB-2047: "Due Diligence for Senior Managers" Come out and preview potential training materials for your workplace or classroom. (This is a video / workbook presentation. Workbooks can be purchased at a cost of $20.00.) �Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week at Lakehead University Page 3 Tuesday, June 4, 1996 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM Lower Lecture Theatre 10:00 AM - 11 :00 AM Room #RB-2026 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Room #RB-2026 Bonnie Lindberg, Canadian Cancer Society Patricia Hope, Workers' Compensation Board Barb Churchill, Transportation Safety Association "Sunsense. " "Office Ergonomics: Hands-On Solutions" "Due Diligence I Due Diligence in ·1he Transportation ofDangerous Goods" 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM Lower Lecture Theatre 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Lower Lecture Theatre Walter Martin, Employee Assistance Program "Change and Stress" Connie Lake, Thunder Bay District Health Unit 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Lower Lecture Theatre Ina Chomyshyn Resource Centre for Occupational Health & Safety "Workplace Air Contaminants" "Adult Immunization" 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Room #BB-1051 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Lower Lecture Theatre John Petherick, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Diana Smith, Thunder Bay District Health Unit "Health & Safety Resources · on the Internet" 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM Residence Cafeteria Canadian Society of Safety Engineering "Health & Safety Awards luncheon" (See Page 4 for details.) "Hepatitis Bin the Workplace" Wednesday, June 5, 1996 12:00 Noon - 1 :00 PM Room #RB-2026 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Room #RB-2026 Patricia Hope, Workers' Compensation Board John Petherick, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers "Office Ergonomics: Hands-On Solutions" 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Room #RB-2026 "The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers" 9:00 AM - 10: 15 AM Lower Lecture Theatre John Petherick, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers. Brad Fraser, Workers' Compensation Board "The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers" "Helpful Hints in Understanding WCB and Return to Work Programs" 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Room #BB-1051 John Petherick, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers "Health & Safety Resources on the Internet " 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Lower Lecture Theatre Diana Smith, Thunder Bay District Health Unit "Hepatitis Bin the Workplace" �Page4 COHSW Health & Safety Awards Luncheon. Sponsored by the Canadian Society ofSafety Engineering. Date: Wednesday, June 5, 1996. Location: Residence Cafeteria. Time: Noon - l :30 PM This is a community event. Individua ls & groups will be recognized in • the following categories: Lifetime Achievement Award, Outstanding Individual,. Community Health & Safety Award, Outstanding Health & Safety Committee and Outstanding Safety Innovation. $ /0.00 per person (payable at the door). Special Courses for University Employees "WHMIS Train-the-Trainer" UPCOMING EVENTS: June 6th & 7th 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, and Look for the following events coming up this summer ... 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM RC-1003 A two day course to train staff as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS] trainers. This is a follow-up to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit presentations, "Adult Immunization ", and "Hepatitis Bin the Workplace". This course will help supervisors whose employees work with hazardous materials to meet their legal obligations under the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and WHMIS Regulations. Immunizations will be coordinated for University employees through the Lakehead University Health Services Department. The course will also help faculty, technicians, and laboratory instructors whose students work with hazardous materials. What are your legal obligations under WHMJS? How can you demonstrate "due diligence" with respect to programs involving hazardous materials and students? Find the answers in this class. Call 343-8022 to book a class. Special Events: June 6th & 7th "Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR" "Blood Pressure Clinic" Four Courses: June 4th & 5th, June 6th & 7th, June 10th & 11th and June 17th & 18th June 7th, 1996 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Health Services Department Each course is 16 hours long: 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, and I :00 PM - 5:00 PM Drop by the Health Services Department to have your blood pressure checked. No appointment necessary. Location: RC-1001: June 4th & 5th, and June 6th & 7th Avila Room E: June 10th & 11th, and June 17th & 18th A two day standard first aid course with CPR certification included. This course is at no-cost to designated first aiders. "Immunization Clinic" Health Services Department "Student Safety in tire Classroom, Laboratory & Field" A seminar presented by the Insurers' Advisory Organization [IAO], and the Canadian Universities Reciprocal Insurance Exchange [CURIE]. This course will be of interest to faculty, technicians, instructors, and administrators who have ever asked the question: "What is my liability/ the University's liability with respect to student safety?" Some practical information in developing safety policies, programs & procedures which address student safety will be offered. "Tire Lake/read University Employee Walking Club" "Hazardous Waste Removal'' June 6th & 7th Join us in launching the club just for University employees! Staff will be available to help you with inventory & labelling requirements for hazardous wastes. Waste removal will occur during June for items declared by June 7th. Do you enjoy walking already? Do you need a walking partner? Have you meant to start a walking program & just haven't got around to it? Call 8022 for information. This is the club for you! �Mrs. W. Huang, "Numerical algorithms for linear constrained convex programming problems," $8,400, Renewal (2-4) Dr. X. Li, "Distributed logic programming language design and implementation," $5,000, Renewal (2-4) Dr. T. Miao, "Geometric properties of Bp (G) and the exposed points of the set of invariant means," $11,200, Renewal (2-4) Dr. Y. Yao, "Multistrategy information retrieval," $14,300, Renewal (2-4) Dr. J. Zhou, "Robust experimental designs for linear models with correlated errors,"$ I 5,400, New (l-4) Dr. J. Zhou, "Robust experimental designs for linear models with correlated errors," $14,364, Equipment (1-1) Department of Social Work: J.R. Graham (new faculty member) "Window into a Profession in Crisis: A History of the University of Toronto School of Social Work, 1914-1970" $59,000 over 3 years (New Grant) Faculty of Education Hope Fennell, Co-investigator: Ti King, School of Nursing "Women in Leadership: Experiences of School Administrators and Nurse Managers" $19,700, Renewal (3-3) Making Science Come Alive by Yves Prevost Department of Physics Dr. M. C. Gallagher, "Scanning tunneling microscopy and surface physics of metal oxides," $12,000, New (l-1) Dr. M. H. Hawton, "Photon-matter interactions/physics of abdsorbed water," $13,000, New (l-4) Dr. W. J. Keeler, "Optical spectroscopy of semiconductor heterostructures and heterogeneous materials," $14,500, Renewal (3-4) Dr. V. V. Paranjape, "Research in solid state physics," $8,000, New (1-4) Dr. W. M. Sears, "The electrical properties of the surface-gas interface of wide band gap semiconductors," $11,000, Renewal (3-3) Department of Psychology Dr. C. A. G. Hayman, "Separating episodic and semantic contributions to memory performance," $15,000, Renewal (3-3) SSHRC funding to Lakehead University increased by 44 per cent, and the number of applications submitted to the Council also increased by 27 per cent Although our success rate this year (16 per cent) is well below the national average (30 per cent), the results are still promising for SSHRC researchers at Lakehead, given the budget cuts at SSHRC and the increased competition for limited research dollars nationally. Following is a list of the 1996-97 successful SSHRC research grant recipients: Faculty of Arts and Science Department of Anthropology: Dr. El Molto "The Bioarchaeology of Las Palmas Culture of the Cape Region of the Baja California" $93,425 Renewal (2-3) Department of History: Dr. Bruce Muirhead, "Development of Canada's Foreign Economic Policy" $17,000 over 2 years (New Grant) Department of Geography: Harun Rasid, Co-investigator: Wolfgang Haider, CNFER "Participatory Rural Appraisal and Discrete Choice Experiments for Improving Floodplain Management in Bangladesh" $40,000 over 3 years (new grant) Agora, May, 1996 The Regional Science Fair has come and gone once again. In early April more than 200 students in grades 5 to OAC presented the best science projects in Lakehead's C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse. Topics cover everything from edib_le insects to protecting computer discs from data scrambling. This annual event encourages young people to think about the scientific method and to apply it to a problem of interest to them. The focus is participation and judges interact with the students to give them some critical discussions. Every year many Lakehead University faculty participate in the judging. The top projects go on to the next level of competition and the Canada-wide Science Fair in North Bay. This year the top projects for Juniors (grades 5& 6) were: Life-- Sarah Tinkler-Josephi from Kakabeka Falls "Nature Own"; Physical -- Erin Parker, Kakabeka Falls "Hook, Line and Sinker"; Engineering -- Sarah Ferguson, Bishop Gallagher "Fingerprints." Best Junior overall was Kyle Moore from Sacred Heart with "The Mind's Eye." Top Intermediate was Melanie Breukelman with "Photosynthesis and Oil Spills" and the top Senior was Avery Pennarun and Dave Coombs from St. Patrick's High School with "Vision Audio." The best of the Fair was Kyle Moore with 'The Mind's Eye" who will be going to the Canada-wide Science Fair along with Erin Parker and the duo of Avery Pennarun and Dave Coombs. Congratulations to all the participants, students and judges for making science come alive. If any faculty or staff members wish to judge next year, contact me at ext. 8342 and I will get in touch with you in February 1997. 7 �■ ;JJ1¥id9=Ei~••i•¥i9:jj~(c-l--------------------Chemical Engineering Dr. I. Nirdosh has published the following papers: "Low-Cost Experiments in Chemical Engineering" (co-author: Dr. M.H.I. Baird) in Chemical Engineering Education, vol. 30(1); and "An Experience in Problem Base Leaming" and "Some Suggestions for Achieving Better Grades," both in Canadian Chemical News, vol. 48(3). English Jennifer Hunter CIAU Champion Lakehead University sent its largest contingent of 13 athletes to the OUANOWlAA Indoor Track & Field Championships at York University in March and two of those athletes progressed to the CIAU Indoor Track & Field Championship held at the University of Windsor. When all was said and done, the Lakehead University Track and Field team had its first CIAU champion and All-Canadian in long jumper, Jennifer Hunter. Hunter jumped a personal best distance of 5.99 metres in the long jump to win gold and 12.17 metres for a fourth place finish in the triple jump. These results seemed to fit a season filled with hard work and progressive successes for this Thunder Bay native. Throughout the season, Hunter was undefeated in her speciality oflongjump which is quite an impressive feat when you consider she faced top jumpers from the U.S. Midwest and Canada in a meet schedule which a lso included competitions in Minneapolis and Winnipeg. Hunter will be missed next year as she will receive her honours degree in Kinesiology at Convocation in May. Her future plans include training for and competing in the Olympic trials to be held in Montreal in June. --Stu Julius 8 Dr. Jeanette Lynes presented a paper entitled "We're His Fan: Packaging Leonard Cohen" at the Northeast Modem Language Association's annual conference held at McGill University, Montreal, from April 19-21, 1996. Forestry Dr. Willard H. Carmean recently had the following published: "Forest site-quality estimation using forest ecosystem classification in Northwestern Ontario" in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 39: 493-508. This same article also was published on pp. 493-508 in the Proceedings of the "Global to Local Ecological Land Classification" conference held in Thunder Bay on August 14-17, 1994. The book containing conference proceedings is: R.A. Sims, I.G.W. Corns and K. Klinka, 1996, Global to Local Ecological Land C/assification, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, 610 pp. Education Dr. John O'Meara and J. Randolph Valentine of the University of Wisconsin-Madison organised a conference entitled "Algonquian Reference Materials Guidelines Conference" which was held at the Prince Arthur Hotel March 8-9, 1996. Sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training, the conference brought together approximately 20 individuals involved in preparing reference grammars and dictionaries for the Algonquian languages of Ontario: Ojibwe, Cree, Potawatomi, and Delaware. In October, 1995, the executive committee of the Ontario Society for Education through Art (OSEA) elected Dr. Fiona Blaikie to be the editor of the Journal of the Ontario Society for Education through Art. This is a refereed journal and it is an official publication of the Canadian Society for Education through Art (CSEA), and of course the OSEA. This editorial position puts her on the executive committees of both the OSEA and the CSEA. She will be travelling to Toronto in late May, 1996, for the next OSEA executive meeting, and shortly thereafter presenting with Dr. Tom Puk a paper entitled, "A study of grace as a form of nurturing in teaching" at the Leameds Conference at Brock University. Two papers are in press: "Qualitative Assessment of Senior Secondary Studio Art: Definitions, Problems and Solutions," and "Art Education in South Africa in the Midst of Transition: Township and private Schools." These papers will both be published in the Canadian Review ofArt Education. The first paper originally was prepared for a keynote address at the Nova Scotia Teachers' Union Conference, The Summer Institute on Assessment and Accountability in August, 1994. Sociology Dr. Gary M. O'Bireck has published the book, Not a Kid Anymore: Canadian Youth, Crime, and Subcultures, Toronto, Nelson Canada, 1996. The edited volume includes contributions by such well-known sociologists as Robert Prus, L. A. Visano, Daniel Glenday, R. S. Ratner, Ann Duffy, and W. Gordon West. O'Bireck's own contributions include " Preppies and Heavies in Bigtown: Secondary School Experiences," and "You Gotta Walk That Walk and Talk That Talk: Youth Subcultures and Gang Violence." Fourteen original articles are contributed by 13 authors with the entire book edited by O 'Bireck. Sociology Dr. Anita Chen has been invited to write a group entry on Filipinos and her manuscript has been accepted for inclusion in the major reference work entitled, The Peoples of Canada: An Encyclopedia for the Country, being prepared by the Multicultural History Society of Ontario and published by the University of Toronto Press. It will be a "definitive, comprehensive and eminently readable guide to the history, heritage, unique features and common characteristics of all the peoples who presently live and have ever lived in Canada." Chen has also completed another major work. Her latest book, From Sunbelt to Snowbelt: Filipinos in Canada, has been Agora, May, 1996 �accepted for publication by the Research Centre for Canadian Ethnic Studies, University of Calgary. It contains a collection of her published articles and conference papers on Filipino-Canadians, an ongoing research project which she has been working on for the past 20 years or more. A section taken from the Foreward written by Dr. Wsevolod Isajiw, Director, Robert F. Hamey Professorship and Program in Ethnic, Immigration and Pluralism Studies and Professor of Sociology, University of Toronto, highlights her work: " ... The book thatfollows is a result ofdetailed work over the years that has attempted to assess the status of one ofthe most interesting Asian groups in Canada, the Filipinos. Up to now there has been no major. systematic sociological work in the English language on the Filipinos in Canada and Anita Chen s essays go a long way to fill this gap. Her work not only throws light on the sociological character of the Filipino community, Chen also wants to see the Filipinos alongside other Asian communities and in comparison with the sociological features of Canadian society as a whole... . " Civil Engineering Dr. Said Easa and his graduate students presented the following papers at the annual conference of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), held in Washington, D.C., January 7-11, 1996: "Thermal Stress and Fractural Analysis of Asphalt Overlays" with Shalaby, A. and Abd El Halim, A. and "Analytical Model for Sight Distance Analysis on 3-D Highway Alignments" with Hassan, Y. and Abd El Halim, A. Both papers have been accepted for publication in the TRB Journal. Business Administration Assistant Professor Jack Christy (on leave) has received funding from the Society of Management Accountants of Canada in support of his doctoral research. The Canadian Society awards doctoral funding to select CMAs on the basis of a variety of academic and professional criteria. "The Society views this program as a significant contribution to management education in Canada," according to Bill Langdon, the Society's Vice-President. Christy is pursuing his PhD at the Management Centre of the University of Bradford in England. He is currently in Canada to conduct his re- Agora, May, 1996 search field work with CEOs across Canada. His research concentrates on "strategic aspects of management control systems: the role of values in the control of business strategy." Geography Volume 5 of Progress in Rural Policy and Planning edited by Dr. Robert Dilley has been published by Wiley. This is an annual survey of developments in Europe, North America and Australia. . The Canadian section includes the regular Annual Review, compiled by Dilley from government publications,journals and submissions from correspondents across Canada. There is also a major article on the crisis in the East Coast fishery and its effects on rural Newfoundland. Dilley has been Canadian editor for all five volumes of Progress in Rural Policy and Planning, as well as for its predecessor, the International Yearbook ofRural Planning. Music Dr. Glen Carruthers has been elected to the national board of directors and vicechair of the Ontario Regional Council of the Canadian Music Centre. His article "Percy Grainger and Louise McDowell" has appeared in The Grainger Society Journal (XIII/I), pp. 17-31. Economics Dr. Witold Jankowski and Dr. B. Moazzami have published their book entitled Northern Ontario at the Crossroads: New Challenges and Realities. It is on sale at the LU Alumni Bookstore for $49.95. Political Science Dr. Laure Paquette has agreed to serve as expert advisor to the Universite du Quebec a Montreal, one of the largest universities in Quebec, in its attempt to develop its research potential and programs on Asia and the Pacific. These initiatives will be built on the Princeton model of mixed private and public sector funding and participation. Paquette's article on "The Republic of China's Strategy in Post-Cold War" has recently appeared in the March 1996 issue ofIssues and Studies, Taiwan's leading journal of political science. Articles published in Issues and Studies are regularly reported in International Political Science Abstracts, the most authoritative and prestigious abstracts in the discipline. Inderjit Nirdosh receives OCUFAAward A professor in Lakehead's Department of Chemical Engineering is among the seven chosen from across the province to receive teaching awards this year from the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations. The OCUFA teaching awards annually honour those academics who have shown exceptional teaching skills as supported by statements from students, colleagues, administration and alumni. Course development, instruction and outreach are all documented in the nomination dossiers. Receiving the 1995 OCUFA Teaching awards are: Murray Bryant, Faculty of Management University of Toronto; Michael Connelly, Department ofCurriculum, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education; Alan Filewod, Department of Drama, U of Guelph; Rosemary Fisher, Faculty of Music, Wilfrid Laurier University; Ron Klingspon, Department of English, Nipissing University; Christine Overall, Department of Philosophy, Queen's University, and lnderjit Nirdosh, Department of Chemical Engineering, Lakehead University. Dr. Nirdosh is the recipient of both the Lakehead University Distinguished Instructor Award and the Lakehead University Distinguished Researcher Award. He was featured in a profile entitled "Dual Winners" in the February, 1996, issue of the Agora. 9 �AROUND CAMPUS WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY by Gisella Scalese Try this Website for finding Journal Articles UnCover http://www.carl.org/uncover Uncover is a multi-disciplinary database and article delivery service containing references to over 4 million journal articles. These 4 million journal articles come from the collections of UnCover contributor libraries in Colorado, California, Wyoming, Hawaii, Iowa and Maryland. Approximately 53 per cent of UnCover's titles are in the area of science, technology and medicine, Social sciences titles make up 33 per cent, with a significant number of business-related titles, and 14 per cent of titles are in the humanities. Individuals can search the contents of the Uncover database to identify journal titles in a subject area. UnCover also provides a document delivery service, however, individuals may wish to check the holdings of Lakehead University Library or use the Library's Interlibrary Loan Service to obtain articles. UnCover also offers an electronic mail alert service called UnCover Reveal. An individual can select a list ofjournals for which they would like to receive tables of contents. When the next issue of any of those journals is entered into the UnCover system, a copy of the table ofcontents is sent to the individual's e-mail address. Tables of contents from up to 50 journals may be received for an annual fee of$20. If you would like more information or require assistance in using the Uncover system, please contact the Information Desk on the Main Floor of The Chancellor Paterson Library (ext. 8302). On their way to Gifu Four students from Lakehead University will spend three months on a social and cultural exchange in Gifu, Japan. They are Tricia McClelland (Business Admin.), Lisa Nicol (Bachelor of Education, J/1 French), Kathleen Plumridge (Bachelor of Education, History), and Meghan Southwell (Bachelor of Arts/Education, Political Science). They left on April 30, for Gifu University in Japan, where they will be staying with host families and attending university studying basic Japanese and learning about the Japanese culture through lectures, class discussions and field trips. Depending on the availability of some professors, the students will also take Japanese arts and crafts lessons. As Canadian ambassadors, these students will be requested on different occasions to make presentations to introduce general topics on Canada and Thunder Bay. This is the sixth year that Lakehead University has had students go to Japan on a three-month social and cultural exchange. LU On May 24, twenty-seven students will arrive in Thunder Bay and from the Gifu University of Education and Languages to live on campus for three months to learn about Canadian culture. RBC Continuing Education is looking for families to host one or two Dominion students for a weekend throughout the summer months in order that these students can experience how a typical Canadian family Securities lives. Those interested are invited to contact Susan Burton at 343-8068. host Seminar on Planned Giving Earlier this month, Lakehead University hosted a seminar on Planned Giving for charitable and not-for-profit agencies in Thunder Bay The seminar, given by Bill O'Hara ofRBC Dominion Securities and Jim Lackner, Wee President of RBC Dominion Securities Financial Services (Insurance Subsidiary), focussed on the many ways that we can benefit from a reduction in income tax while supporting our favorite charity through bequests, life insurance policies, gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts. For more information, contact Vonnie Cheng at 343-8913. 10 Agora, May, 1996 �!44,,nm@M 1995/96 vacation entitlement must be taken before June 30, 1996 for most staff. The vacation year for IUOE, SEIU and USWA employees is calculated by their anniversary date. Quote ofthe Month: The trouble with raising children is that your foot is still on the brake long after they're behind the steering wheel. The 1996 Federal Budget: Implications for the Pension Industry 3. Reduction in Age Limit for RPPs, RRSPs and DPSPs - Effective January 1, 1997 the age limit of 71 for maturing RPPs, RRSPs and DPSPs will be reduced to 69. 4. Deduction for RRSP and RRIF Administration Fees Eliminated - Administrative fees paid outside the plan are no longer deductible. 5. Transfer from DB Plan to RRIF - After 1995, lump sum amounts will be transferable from a defined benefit RRP to a RRIF after age 72. This was previously not allowed after age 71. 6. Limiting relief from withholding tax for non-residents - Currently, non-residents are subject to a 25% withholding· tax rate on pension income from Canada or they can elect to file a Canadian tax return and pay tax at the normal rate. The Budget proposes to limit the extent of tax relief by basing the ordinary tax rate on world wide income. 7. OAS Benefits will be replaced by new Senior's Benefit - The budget proposed to replace the Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIC) by a single tax-free Seniors Benefit beginning in 200 I that will be fully indexed. The age credit for people over 65 and the pension income credit of $1 ,000 will also be eliminated at that time. Source: Benefits and Pension Monitor -April 1996 Finance Minister Paul Martin's Federal Budget of March 6, 1996, though generally thought to be uneventful, does contain some significant implications for pension plans which are worth noting. The following is a round-up of the changes. 1. Contribution Limits - RRSP contributions will be frozen at $ 13,500 through 2004, and are scheduled to increase to $ 14,500 in 2004 and $ 15,500 in 2005, and then will be indexed to the average wage beginning in 2006. - Contributions to defined contribution Registered Pension Plans (RRPs) will be frozen at equivalent levels, increasing to $14,500 in 2003 and $15,500 in 2004, and indexed from 2005. - The DPSP dollar limit remains set at one half of the dollar limit for money purchase pension plans in each year. - The defined benefit annual maximum pension limit of $1 ,722.22 per year of service is frozen until the end of 2004, and will then be indexed from 2005. 2. RRSP Carry Forward Room Increased - Seven-year limit on the carry-forward of unused RRSP room accumulated since 1991 has been eliminated, so that all RRSP room can be carried forward indefinitely. • / ~ ---- --~ I ( , i_ ~ iJ -; Going South on your Summer Vacation? Be sure to pick up a coupon for $4 to $6 savings at Canada's Wonder~and and more at participatmg hotels. ~-~ ~ Canada's WonderlandIt's Bigger, Better, Wilder 'n Wetter this year!! Holiday Schedule 1996: Monday 20 May 1996 Victoria Day Monday l July 1996 Canada Day Monday 5 August 1996 Civic Holiday Monday 2 September 1996 Labour Day Monday 14 October 1996 Thanksgiving Day [I H aNfl NA1 0 a I I Human Resources Telephone 343-8334 _Fax nu_mbe r -34-6-7701 Agora, May 1996 11 �CALENDAR Wall of Fame Induction Dinner June 1, 1996 A dinner will be held on SaturdaY✓ June 1, 1996 at the Victoria Inn. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Athletics Office. For Information call 343-8213. Seniors Day on Campus June 14, 1996 Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health in conjunction with the Office of the Registrar is sponsoring the 5th annual ''Seniors Day on Campus." Each year the University honours its senior students and particularly its senior graduates by giving them the opportunity to share their learning experiences with other who may be interested in being students at Lakehead University. On FridaY✓ June 14, 1996 from 12 noon to 4:30 pm seniors, their professors, students ofgerontologY✓ and dignitaries from the University and community will gather in the Agora. The seniors will have the chance to hear keynote speakers and attend mini--lectures and discussion groups. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. "Artist as Educator, Educator as Artist" Annual Western Lecture by Dr. Roger Clark at The University of Western Ontario July 5, 1996 Brain Gym Science Club Summer Science Camps in Plant Biotechnology and Fungal Biotechnology for students in Grades 6 to 13 during the months ofJuly and August. Cost $400/person (additional child from the family $300). For information contact Dr. Lada Malek, 344-0230 (home) and 343-8709 (work) PUBLIC LECTURE "Forensic Application of DNA Technology" presented by the Centre of Forensic Science Tuesday, May 28, 1996 Braun Building, Room 0017 7:30 pm All welcome For more information, call 343-8372 12 We still need team-mates! Our Lakehead team must have 10 -20 members and each member must raise a minimum of$100 in pledges. For more information or to sign yourself aboard contact Denise Bruley at ext 8372. Agora Agora is published by the lnfonnation Office of the Department of External Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly (except for July and August) to faculty, staff and friends of lakehead University. Director of External Relations: Joy Hirnmelman Publications Officer. Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop 8th Annual Maintenance Choice Golf Tournament June 21, 1996 at2:00pm Centennial Golf Course $35 per person 4-person best ball shot-gun start return to Faculty Lounge after golfing for steak supper and awards The Annual Western Lecture, cosponsored by Lakehead UniversitY✓ Thunder Bay Art Gallery and the Ontario Society for Education Major Sponsor: Versa Food Services through Art (OSEA) will be presented at the Gallery on July 5th For further information.contact: 1996 at 5:00 pm. Dr. Clark has Brian, Don or Wayne at ext. 8920 numerous publications in the field Deadline: June 17, 1996 ofart education, including a book on elementary art education from a Canadian perspective. He is a prominent figure in the field both in C. Trojan Ontario and nationally. Exte rn a l Relatio n s The Agora will not be published in July and August. Deadline for submissions to the June issue: June 12, 1996 Shelter House Corporate Relay June 1-2, 1996 Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: Editor, Agora lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca .. __, 0 O:!! oa tn tn -.. '8'8n ::.::.§ ~ 0_..., "O a'Q.. ~3 '80'8 0 CD m ii! • coCD Agora, May, 1996 � 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.13 No.5 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on convocation '96, a report from the President, and an article on the Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week at Lakehead University. 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 1996-05 1996 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University COHSW Convocation 1996 Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Message