85 10 13233 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/d5ed124c9ccf6bd239bd472bbf60ae30.pdf b23bc94d0ef322f85b6bcac4533f8127 PDF Text Text Inside: Macleans gets report card from Rosehart ................................. 2 ~ rd ent callers raise $60,000... 3 Student Athletes named Academic All-Canadians .... 4 Research New s..... Blue Pages Carton's Legacy Continues.... 9 Lakehead :.;, ' University _AgOrl\ THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL. 8. NO.IO NOVEMBER 1991 The Long Wait is Over - Student Centre Opens On October 30 the Lakehead University Student Union held the official opening of the new $3.75 million student centre. The afternoon celebration was hosted by current student union president Ian Middleton and past president Roch Letourneau. Invited guests included administration, student union representatives, and the people responsible for the design and construction of the facility. The spanking new building houses student union offices, club space, a games room, a convenience store, the Gender Jssues Centre, Financial Aid, Student Services and Native Support Services. The centre is also the site for the new pub/events hall facility, recently named "the Outpost" in a student referendum. The pub, with its full service roadhouse-style menu and the largest dance floor in J'>0 rthwestern Ontario, has already proven to be ~ of the busiest places on campus. Minore na1ned Site Director $2 million to research recruitment and retention of health care workers in the North Lakehead and Laurentian Universities will each receive $1 million spread over five years to research chronic shortages and the maldistribution of health care workers throughout the northern part of the province. The funding for this research comes from the c___== =-=='----"= = = health system-linked research unit within the Ministry of Health . A 22-member advisory committee was set up and quickly identified the establishment of a research unit as a high priority. Members include researchers from the two universities, members of District Health Councils and Hospital Associations and Nishnawabe Aski Nation (N.A.N.). Both universities will involve researchers from cross disciplines and develop the research agenda in consultation with health providers and consumers of the services. A news conference was held to announce the funding and "r )intment of Dr. Bruce Mi.narc, Director of the Lakehead Sne of the Northern Health Human Resources Research Unit. Dr. Minore is Associate Professor of Sociology and has been at Lakehead since 1974. The focus of his research in the last seven years has been on the delivery of human services in single industry towns and native communities in the region. More specifically, he has worked on the N.A.N. youth suicide consultation, the impact of the Young Offenders Act on native youth and native broadcasting programs. Minore identified several targeted research areas: "First, we need to find out the factors that effect students' choices to go into a health-related career, especially northern students. There is research showing a higher success rate of recruitment and retention when the student comes from the North". Dr. Anita Chen, Department of Sociology, will conduct a retrospective study of career d10ice nurses in Northern Ontario. Another study will look at training programs that expose caregivers to the northern experience. Research in that area will attempt to find out if students who train in the north stay in the north. Dr. Andy Dalrymple, Director of Research at the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital, wiU spearhead a study on recruitment and retention of psychologists and psychiatrists in Northern Ontario. Dr. Minon? and Professor Boone will work with N.A. N. researchers Mac Katt and Peggy Kinch on retention of front line health workers in the Nishnaawbe Aski First Nations. Minore explored that both studies are seeking to find out how we can keep health professionals already working in the North employed here. Dr. Minorc will be setting up offices in the new H ealth Sciences Resource Centre in the very near future. �Report From the President '· R Smith Commission Versus Maclean's Recently, there have been two significant reviews of the Canadian university system - the Smith Commission Inquiry on Canadian University Education and the Maclean's Magazine expose. The Smith Commission, which cost nearly $1 million, is a credible report, the Madean's treatise is, at best, apples and oranges rubbish. Smith Commission Smith, in declaring that the system is "fundamentally healthy", has issued a strong warning to universities that they are not putting enough focus on teaching and enough of their tenure-stream professors in the classroom. He is very concerned that we are drifting quickly to the research intensive and tiered American system. Smith outrightly rejects this approach as the wrong way to go. He supports the guaranteed quality of a publicly-funded system but argues for increased tuition fees and a major revision to the student loan program that would see repayment tied to future income. Stuart Smith, the Commissioner, has done a thorough job. During the term of his work, he held extensive public hearings and visited many Canadian universities, including a day spent at Lakchead. Lakehead University is featured in three key citations in the final report of the Smith Commission. Smith was impressed with the way in which Lakehcad University has responded to its regional mandate in terms of being a university "in and for" the development of Northwestern Ontario. Specifically, Smith cites "The curricula at Lakehead University... have(sic) been admirably tailored to meet the needs of the society and Page 2 economy of a specific region namcl y Northwestern Ontario ...". ln the same vein, Smith was also complimentary of the progressive action that Lakchcad University has taken to provide professional program access for our Native peoples. Specifically, "The Commission was pleased ... with nativeoriented programs at Lakehead University". And finally, one of Lakehead University's niches in the Canadian university system has been the development of unique post-diploma programs which allow community college graduates in programs such as engineering, business, nursing, social work, and forestry to further their studies to the university degree level in the shortest period of time. Specifically,"Another major area of concern brought to the Commission (partly, admittedly, by the Commissioner, who has written on the matter in the past) is the need for coordination between colleges and universities. Lakehead University, with its "Invest your Diploma in a Degree" program, can provide examples which deserve to be emulated". And now on to Maclean's! Maclean's We seem to be catching an unfortunate illness from south of the 49th, ie., the compulsive need to "rank" things. While Stuart Smith is warning us not to further emulate the U.S. college and university system with its highly variable quality, Maclean's has launched forth with a national ranking effort that, while not completely useless, is highly flawed with its apples and oranges comparisons. A major concern of the Maclean's ranking exercise was its over-reliance on variable data sets and the fact that, with a very few exceptions, little on-campus research was undertaken. Linda Frum, to her credit a few years ago, did visit, I believe, each and everyone of the university campuses about which she wrote. \ Jt is hard for me to know where to .J start with the Maclean's analysis. Firstly, Lakehead University finished 38th of 46 institutions ranked. I should add immediately that Canada has about 90 degree-granting institutions, but Maclean's only based their analysis on B.A. and B.Sc. programs. No analysis involving the professional programs within an institution was made. In the case of universities like Lakehead University and several others in Canada, this has obviously put us to some considerable disadvantage. In all fairness to Maclean's, they did try to treat the institutions statistically the same. Part of the Madean's summary was a Presidential rating of the top 10 insti tutions. I refused (along with the President of Concordia University) to participate in this highly subjective exercise as I felt and still feel that it has absolutely no credibility. lt would be interesting, for example, to know how many of the 44 (of 46) Presidents who did complete the survey have actually visited and studied the other 43 institutions. Maclcan's made an effort to sub"\ divide the analysis into four categories,_./ Student Body The two categories involved in this section arc highly misleading as they do not at all take into account the population sample from which each university draws its student body, and it also ignores (in a negative way) accessibility initiatives that individual institutions may have made with special access initiatives such as education equity (handicapped, learning disabil.i tics, Native participation, etc.). As well, although parameters such as entering averages arc ranked, the absolute vari?tions arc not major. For example, in Arts and Science at Lakehead, the entering average is about 5 percentage points lower than the provincial average, but 10 percentage points above the provincial minimum. Faculty I have no great argument with the parameters used in this section, but one must exercise some caution as, although arts and science programs were being analyzed, most of the data was university-wide. Lakehead University did well on all categories and ranged from 15 tc 30 in four sub-categories). Continued 011 page 11... AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - November 1991 �Around Campus Student Callers Make a Difference c Thanks to the efforts of Phone-an Co-ordinator Maureen Doyle JFA '90) and a first-rate staff of 18 dents, the Alumni Association is right on target for the 1991-92 campaign. As of October 24, 1991 the Association has raised $60,000 towards its $150,000 goal. In addition to asking for taxdeductible contributions, the students are updating files, promoting the LU Mastercard and sharing campus news with ovt'r 11,000 alumni all across Canada. On November 6 and 7 Dr. Connie Nelson is planning a special night targeting over 1,000 graduates of the Graduate Student Scholarships at Lakehead University. Highlights of the season? guest appearances of Campaign Co-Chair Geraldine White, Chief Librarian Fred McIntosh, and Registrar Pen tti Paularinne. Oh, and the sighting of a bear feeding on crabapples just outside Alu mni House in early October. It's great to be a northerner! Special thanks to our corporate supporters for donating pizza, pop and donuts: Papa Piccolinos, Coca-Cola Ltd., and Robin's Donuts. The Alumni Phone-a-thon continues through November. For those faculty and staff m embers who wish to support the Annual Fund this year, please send your cheque (payable to the Alumni Association of Lakehead University) to Alumni House. Over $60,000 pledged! Geraldine While (back row, second from right) gets the Phone-a-than swann from callers I ..,.., \ -,. I \ / I 1· November 1991~ - - -- -- - - - - -- - - AGORA Page 3 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY! The Northern Studies Resource Centre The Northern Studies Resource Centre in The Chancellor Paterson Library collects materials for northern and regional research. The Centre houses several special collections; Regional, North, University, Faculty and Seaway. i:,e following is a selection of titles relevant to !he ~thrnc dev~l?pment of Thunder Bay. These titles, along with titles pertammg to other aspects of the development of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario are in the Regional or University collections of the Northern Studies Resource Centre: The Polisl1-Canadia11 Commu11ity at the Lakehead. Zawadowski, Leo. Presents a history of the Poli~h-Canadian community in the Lakehead, discusses European continental immigration to Canada, and provides information for the. general reader interested in the history of Canada's culture. Project Bay Street: Activities of Finnish-Canadians in 11111nder Bny Before 1915. Metsaranta, Marc (ed). A historical study of Finnish immigration to Thunder Bay before World War 1. Specific attention is given to the history of local Finnish churches, temperance societies, workingmen's associations and introductory information on Finnish history and culture. 11,e Italian Immigrant Experience. Potestio, John and Antonio Pucci (eds) A collection of papers which relate to the Italian immigrant experience in North America, and specifically in the Lakehead. Polyphony: 11,e Bulletin of the Multicultural History Society of Ontario. vol. 9, no. 21987. Special Issue: Thunder Bay's People. . This special issue of Polyphony gives the reader a portrait of the rid, ~thnic diversity of Thunder Bay. For more i11fon11ation 011 The Northern Studies Resource Centre, or to arrange for a guided tour, contact the Centre at 343-8728. In the midst of what seems to be a publishing flurry, one author thought it would be a good idea to donate a copy to the university library. According to Fred Mclntosh, the Chief Librarian, "these donations are very important to the library. First, it is a great way to increase our acquisitions but more important it ensures that the work of our faculty is in the library." The donor in this case is geology professor Roger Mitchell, shown autographing his new book, Petrology of Lamproites co-authored with Steven Bergman. To find out more about the works of our own faculty, check the displa~ in the Bora La~kin Buildi~g. It's a very diverse collection of books wntten or edited by professors from the School of Education. Later this month there will be a book launch for three new books of interest to residents of Northern Ontario written by geography professors Brian Lorch and Brian Phillips and alumna Elinor Barr. a or'Westers recognized for academic success ~ -- - - - - - - - , Geraldine Bergmans, a member of David Pineau, a student in his the-Lady Nor'Westers voUeyball third year of the Physical Educateam, and a student enrolled in the tion and Athletics programme Honours Bachelor of Science was recently named an academic program, was named an academic all-Canadian for 1991-92 by CIAU. all-Canadian by the CTAU. This is Pineau plays varsity basketball for the first year the CIAU has recogLakehead University. In order to nized academic excellence in this qualify for the honour, the student manner. Bergmans is the starting must be a varsity athlete and middle blocker for the volleyball maintain academic first class team and has been and her strong standing. Pineau has maintained performances this season have been an A average throughout his key factors in the team's successes. academic career. At last year's Bergmans received a Lakehead awards banquet, Pineau was GERALDINE BERGMANS University entrance award for named the Nor'Westers' most academic excellence and a Canada scholarship offered to first improved player and is on the ~ta~tin~ lineup thi_s season. Pineau is a graduate of St. Patrick s High School m Thunder class students entering science programs. Bay. Page 4 AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - November 1991 �Faces .______ _M_art_h_a_ G_i_n_g_e_ri_c_h_ ____,l l.___ _ _ _c_h_u_k_ O_d_i_a_h_ _ ____, Martha Gingerich was recently ( ,x,inted Executive Assistant to the President. As Executive Assistant Gingerich is secretary to the university Board of Governors and the Senate as well as Electoral Officer for Faculty elections. Originally from Southern Ontario, Gingerich relocated to Thunder Bay four years ago. She has since worked part-time for the community organization, the Women's Health Information Network, and presently holds a scat on the Board of Directors. Gingerich received her undergraduate degree in Geography from Simon Fraser University in 1980, worked in the mining industry for three years and returned to university, this time Carleton, to pursue graduate studies. After taking a break to raise her three children, Gingerich says "I'm really enjoying being back in a university community. Working with the Board of Governors and the Senate will be stimulating." Gingerich enjoys camping and skiing and when she has a rare free moment, likes to curl up with a long historical novel. Chuk Octiah is a new assistant professor in the department of Social Work. Born in Nigeria, Odiah moved to Finland when he was five years old. His father was a diplomat and by nature of the business was required to move frequently. ''My father thought that we should stay in one place and complete our schooling." Odiah remained in Finland, receiving his Masters degree from the University of Tampere. He worked in various areas of social welfare, including international consultancy firms, before continuing with his schooling in Canada. "I was offered a fellowship to teach and go to school at the same time". Odiah received his PhD in Social Work from the University of Toronto in 1990. Odiah's research interests lie with international social work, social policy and research. One of his main interests, cross cultural social work, deals with how to adapt social wqrk experience to a couutry's specific cultural identity. In his spare time Odiah collects and restores antique cars - "mostly Mercedes, Jaguars and Volvos. It's an expensive hobby and because of the expense of moving them all here, I had to sell some." Representing more than 275 members ... /,-few of the members of the 1991-92 LUFA Executive Committee pose for a group photo prior to the General Meeting. From " . to right Ian Dew, Treasurer, Glenna Knutson, Chief Grievance Officer, Jim Stafford, Pension and Benefits Chair, Chris Southcott, Elected Member, John Griffith, President, Colin Graham, OCUFA Salary Chair, Darlene Steven, Faculty-Board Relations Chair, Gerry Vervoort, Past President and Lisle Thomson, Membership and Services Chair. Executive members absent: John Fu they, Vice-President and Raoul Ruiperez, Secretary. November 199.r-- - -- -- - -- - - - -- AGORA Page 5 �Academic Planning Update - Senate The Senate Academic Committee charged with the responsibility of reviewing the existing Academic Plan and developing a revised plan. The process for this has been developed and was published in the September Agora. Six working groups have been formed to receive input, analyze proposals and draft recommendations. They will be carrying out their work over the next four months. The Working Groups first task will be to produce, together with the Senate Academic Committee, an issues or "green" paper. This will include a call for input to the working groups. The working groups together with a brief indication of their mandate are: 1. Academic Programming Lakehead University offers a wide range of undergraduate programs and a growing number of graduate programs. The Academic Programming Working Group will review current programming, receive and analyze five-year plans from departments and schools, and formulate recommendations for new programming initiatives and directions. R. McLeod (Chair) J. Gellert C. Nelson P. Paularinne D. Common CC.Benson, Alternate) D. Pakulak Teaching and Learning The 1987 Academic Plan recognized good teaching as an integral component of providing a high quality education experience for its students. The Teaching and Learning Working Group will evaluate the initiatives that have been undertaken and propose new initiatives and directions to support and evaluate the teaching and learning enterprise of the University. K. Brown (Chair) K. Fedderson I. Middleton G. White J. Haines 2. 3. Research and Scholarship The University has the stated goal to enhance the quality and quantity of its research and scholarship. The Research and Scholarship Working Group will review the progress made in reaching this goal. ln addition, the Working Group should consider the development of research and scholarship and the necessary infrastructure to support this endeavour. W. Keeler (Chair) K. Hartviksen C. Nclso,, C. Loos B. Morrison G. Borradaile 4. Internal Environment and Resources The University is committed to providing the best possible environment for its students, faculty and staff as they learn, ) work and live on campus. The Internal Environment and Resources Working Group will examine the state of the internal environment on campus. Further, it will make recommendations concerning th e appropriate level of physical and human resources required to support the primary activity of scholarship and learning as well as providing a suitable environment in which these activities can flourish. B. Handford (Chair) G. Walsh F. Poulter T. Stevens M. Lankester B. Nelson J. Lawson F. McIntosh External Environment and Community Relations For the University to reinforce its role in the regional, national and international community, it is necessary to understand the political, economic, social and technical forces that impinge on it. The External Environment and Community Relations Working Group wiU examine these factors, our role as a university in and for the north and the expectations of our constituent communities. L. DiMatteo P. Duinker (Chair) J. Russell A. Fiorenza D. Pakulak R. Slipperjack-Farrell S. McCartney A. Macdonald 5. 6. Governance Fo!Jowing from the Touche-Ross Report and the 1987 Academic Plan, the Board and Senate approved d1anges in academic governance and administrative structure ranging "'\' from department chairs in Professional Studies sitting on J Senate to the creation of two Faculties and an office of VicePresident (Academic). The Governance Working Group will review the effectiveness and appropriateness of these changes and consider recommendations for further changes or refinements of the academic administrative and governance structure. G. Engholm (Chair) M.Page E. Zimmermann J. Thatcher Cfinnge of Command. On September 21, 1991, Lieutenant Colonel E.C. (Liz) Diem (seated left) turned over command of the 18th Thunder Bay Medical Company to Major G. Perales (seated right). Colonel B. Bruce of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario Militia District witnessed the signatures. The Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Margaret Page (standing left) and Honorary Colonel S. Graham (standing right), oversaw the signing ceremony. Liz Diem, of the School of Nursing, had been the commanding officer since 1986. Page 6 AGORA - - - - - - -- - - - -- - - November 1991 �RESEARCH NEWS NOVEMBER 1991 INNOVATIVE EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY THRIVES AT LU The s_implest ecological communities are composed of dozens, 1f not hundreds, of interacting species. The most complex contain thousands or, perhaps, tens of thousands of speaes. Lakehead evolutionary ecologist Douglas Morris, Centre for Northern Studies and his students, are attempting to understand the rules that govern these complicated systems. The evolution_ar_y perspective is essential. Each species is the product of m illions of years of evolution. Natural selection has gradually moulded adaptations to the environmental conditions that each species has been exposed to. A good example for the evolutionary viewpoint comes from Do~g's research on life history. One of many ongoing proiects attempts to understand the evolution of reproductive rates in £mall mammals. Many small mammal species have evolved adaptations ([ ..t allow females to mate immediately following parturition. As_the female nurses one litter to independence, anoth~r 1s already developing in her womb. Why has evolution produced such a demanding life history? The answer required an estimate of the most elusive of ecological parameters, evolutionary fitness. Females that produce the most descendants have the highest fitness. Or, p_ut anoth~r way, genes that produce the greatest number of viable copies will become more frequent in the population. But how do you determine which females, or which genes, have been successful at producing descendants? Doug, with assistance from his spouse Kelly, built several hundred wooden nest boxes and located them in fencerow and forest ha~itats. The b?xes were soon occupied by nocturnal white-footed mice. Doug and his assistants have checked every box several times ead1 spring and autumn breeding season for more than a decade. All mothers and their nursing offspring have been uniquely marked by small numbered _ear tags. Throughout the study, nearly one thousand litters, and thousands of animals, have been marked. Doug has thus been able to measure fitness directly and with large samples. He knows the number of descen- ' dants produced by different females as a function of their rcprod ucti ve history. It_ soon becar:ie dear why females breed as frequently as possible. Most litters, regardless of their size, yield no descendants at all. The vast majority of young mice die befo:e becomin_g adults. Doug likens this to a lottery where (tp.c tickets are litters, and the prize is the holy grail of immor·. ty._ The more litters a female produces, the greater arc her odds in the lottery of litter success. Adult white-footed mice h~ve a _s~ort and hazardous lifctin1e. Females with a genetic d1spos1hon to produce many litters in a short period of time would leave more copies of their genes than would females that delay reproduction. The frequent, iterated reproduction that we observe is, in hindsight, a predictable result. At the same time, however, there has also been selection on litter size. In the population at large, females that produce litters with five siblings leave more descendants than females producing litters of any other size. We should expect, then, that litters of size five should soon come to be th~ most frequent litter size in the population. Contrary to this expectation, the most frequent litter size is four, not five. Although Doug's study is the first to document this pattern ~mammals,~ similar pattern has been frequen tly observed m the clutch sizes_ pr<;>duced by birds. The most frequently observed clutch size 1s often less than the clutch size that produces the greatest number of fledglings. Theoretical ecologists have proposed several possible explanations for this apparent anomaly. All assume that the estimate of fim~ss is incomplete. It may be, for example, that females produong large broods have lower survival than '.emales producing smaller broods. Their chances of producing future broods arc reduced by the survival costs of the current brood. As a result, throughout their lifetime, they may leave fewer descendants than other females that tradeoff their chances of maximizing recruitment from the current brood in favour of maximizing their chances to survive and reproduce in the future. Without a simultaneous measure of maternal survival, the estimate of reproductive success is incomplete. Doug has tested alternative models and found none to be a completely satisfactory explanation for the evolution of litter size in white-footed mice. Tt appears, instead, that rath:r than paying a cost of reproduction, females of many species may have been selected to produce a brood size corresponding to the resources that they have available for repro?uction (Doug's theoretical model for this phenomenon 1s called the optimal investment hypothesis). This is what we should expect for a species like the white-footed mouse. Females that produce the greatest number of litters, and hence the greatest number of descendants, arc those that simultaneously maximize their reproductive lifetime whih.! minim izing the interval between successive reproductions. This interpretation leads to an interesting J prediction. Females living in high-quality territories or habitats should have more resources available Dr. Doug Morris �for reproduction, or they should at least be more efficient at harvesting the resources that are available, than females living in low-quality sites. We expect females in the high-quality territories to produce larger litters than females living elsewhere. In white-footed mice, the opposite appears to occur. Females living in forest produce twice as many descendants per litter as do females living in fencerows . But, the average litter size produced by fencerow females is greater than that in the forest! The reason for the success of forest litters has little to do with the size of the litter produced. Instead, a voracious predator, the long-tailed weasel, forages for mice extensively, and with great effectiveness, in the fcncerows. 1,0 a: w ...... .8 Forest :::; .6 a: w 0.. ... .4 (J) 3 a: u Edge ·2 w a: Fence 0 1·3 4 LITTER - S I ZE 5 6 •7 C L ASS Fig. 1. Some of the complexities of litter-size evolution in white-footed mice. The graph compares the number of adults produced by litters of different sizes in three different habitats. Litters of size 5 produce fa r more recruits to the population than do litters of any other size. For each Jilter produced, females occupying forest, recruit twice as many descendants as do females that reproduce in either edge or fencerow habitats. Yet, average litter size (vertical lines) tends to be smaller in the forest than in the nearby fencerows. Females, weighing as it were, their evolutionary options, should preferentially choose to live in forest. Preference for forest tends to increase the population density of animals living there, and reduces the average quality of forest territories. As ,1 consequence, the relatively small average size of forest litters is not an anomaly at all. It makes perfect evolutionary and ecological sense. But it makes sense only in hindsight, and only because a scientist's curiosity about nature was allowed to develop unfettered by current paradigms and targeted research priorities. There arc those among us who would suggest that such topics as the evolution of litter size are too academic" and that university research should be directed more towards societal needs. Too often, they forget the basic human need to know. Yet, with reflection, it is apparent that Doug's ''basic research" is highly applied. It points toward new research protocols that will help resource managers and conservationists allocate their limited resources more productively. They can use Doug's research on the life history of white-footed mice as an empirical guide through the myriad of interactions that modify life histories, and that are ultimately responsible for Page2 the productivity of natural populations, and their chances of survival in a rapidly changing world. Who could have foreseen these direct applications of fundamental research on white-footed mice? Others, promulgating a common misconception about ..J.. current tests of ecological theories, suggest that the test of explicit hypotheses is reductionist, and more applicable to the physical world than to ecosystems. Doug's research stands as a stark counterpoint. Tests of specific hypotheses revealed a wealth of interactions influencing the evolution of life history. The tests quantified the crucial role that predators and habitat play in the evolution of reproductive rates and litter sizes of white-footed mice. The effects of predators and habitat are not additive. Remove the predators, or change the habitats, and the evolution of the life history is forever modified. What could be more holistic than that? To the theorist, Doug's research points toward the need to explicitly incorporate habitat selection into models of life history evolution. To the empiricist, it demonstrates how important it is to collect long-term data in a design that allows their sources of variation to be thoroughly analyzed and interpreted. To the applied ecologist, and to the policy maker, it demonstrates the need to tolerate, should we say encourage, a fundamental curiosity about nature. The evolutionary story doesn't end here. Habitat selection itself evolves in response to a variety of environmental conditions operating across a wide spectrum of temporal, spatial, and organizational scales. Research on habitat selection has taken Doug and his students from the forests of central Labrador and the barrens of Newfoundland, to the Rocky Mountains and prairies of Alberta, and more recently, to the coast of Hudson Bay and the borcal forests of northwestern Ontario. We will explore those studies, and their '\ , implications, in a future issue. ..J,) GREEN PLAN F UNDING ANNOUNCED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING The Government of Canada has committed $50 million of Green Plan funding to Canadian Universities over the next six years to create a funding program for Research and Training in Environmental Studies. The program will help meet the urgent need for qualified environmental scientists and engineers across the country. Funding will be awarded in three categories: fellowships, to increase the number of doctoral students concentrating on environmental studies; research chairs, to attract world-class professors in the environmental sciences to Canadian universities; and ecosystem research grants, to create partnerships and teams that would integrate skills from the social and natural sciences, engineering, and health sciences in the study of regional ecosystems in Canada. Together, these three elements will provide a training ground for Canada's future environmental scientists and engineers. Both large and small universities are expected to participate in and benefit from the program. This is the first program to be jointly administered by all three research councils: NSERC, SSHRC and MRC. Although, guidelines and application procedures have not yet been released, researchers interested in applying are encouraged to begin fostering partnerships and formulating a draft proposal. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies will inform researchers when the guidelines and application fom have arrived . - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - RESEARCH NEWS----- - - - - - -- November 1991 �RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES CANADA-ASEAN CENTRE Academic Institutional Support Fund The Canada-ASEAN Centre is a CIDA funded Centre in \ _ngapore mandated to serve as a catalyst linking Canadian and ASEAN interest groups in a wide range of activities. These include the strengthening of academic links to increase knowledge and understanding by Canadians of the ASEAN region (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand). The Canada-ASEAN Centre's Academic Institutional Support Fund aims to increase the mutual knowledge and understanding of Canadian educators by enhancing the capacity of Canadian academic institutions to teach about ASEAN issues, and to ensure there are abundant courses and materials to facilitate the teaching process. Financial assistance will be provided to Canadian educational institutions to cover part of the costs of: 1) Conferences - meetings, conferences or workshops on an ASEAN theme, to invite speakers from ASEAN institutions and to produce and disseminate reports; 2) Exchanges - reciprocal exchanges to promote collaboration in courses, publications and other academic areas; and 3) Publications - preparation of publications directly rdated to the enhancement of teaching or learning about ASEAN. Priority subject areas are: ASEAN Studies, Gender Studies and Women's Issues, Strategic Studies, Business and Investment and Environmental and Resource Management Studies. Deadline: January 15, 1992. CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN DEFENCE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT The Centre for Studies in Defence Resources Management :CSDRM) was established in 1979 within the Department of , ~ational Defence to provide training in and conduct studies pertaining to defence resources management. As part of the evolution of the CSDRM research function, a solicited research program has been established to help fund Canadian researchers doing work in the field of defence economics. The program is designed to sponsor research projects that contribute to an understanding of defence resources management issues and in particular projects which would further the Department's efforts to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the carrying out of its responsibilities. Deadline: December ·c 15, 1991 CIDA PROFESSIONAL AWARDS Up to 25 awards arc available on an annual basis to Canadians interested in deepening their understanding of the economis: and social forces which influence international development. Applicants must develop their own short-term work/study projects which will bring them to a developing country for a minimum of two months. Projects may receive funding of up to $25,000. The awards program has a mandate of improving the professional, technical and cross-cultural skills of Canadians by encouraging their participation in work/study projects which will be of benefit to both the individual and the host country chosen for the fieldwork. The program hopes to promote better linkages and contacts with developing countries and to encourage long-term partnerships and cooperation. Previous overseas experience is not required. Those who do have overseas experience are ,encouraged to develop projects which will bring them to new !as of the world and develop new skills, thereby maximizing the learning experience. Deadlines: January 15 and April 30. NATO FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMS - 1992-93 The aim of NATO Fellowship Programme is to promote study and research leading to publication on aspects relevant to the North Atlantic Alliance. The programme comprises Individual Grants intended more particularly for individual research work and Institutional Grants concerning research projects designed to stimulate cooperation between relevant university departments or recognized centres of strategic and international studies. For the Individual Grants Program, each fellow will be awarded the sum of $240,000 Belgian francs (qr the equivalent in the currency for any other member state, inclusive of cost of transportation). Applicants must be nationals of a member State (Canadians eligible). They should pursue their work in one or more member countries in close liaison with recognized academic institutions. Candidates must have at least a working knowledge of the language of the country, or countries, in which they propose to do research. Further information on the Institutional grants are available in from the Research Office. The deadline for both programmes is December 13, 1991. ONTARIO-QUEBEC UNIVERSITY EXCHANGE PROGRAM - 1992-93 The Ontario-Quebec Commission for Cooperation is dedicated to promoting cooperation and exd1ange between the two provinces in educational and cultural matters. One of the principal educational objectives of the Commission :s to encourage co-operative efforts in scholarship and research, as well as the exchange of students, faculty and staff between the universities of Ontario and Quebec. Of greatest priority are co-operative and joint research projects concerning technology, pollution studies and those that are industry related. However, other research topics, educational exchanges to teach (faculty) or study (students) are also welcomed. An Exploratory one- or two-day visit to a university in the other province to plan an exchange project is also eligible. Deadline: January 13, 1992. • PUBLICATIONS Dr. Azim Mallik, Department of Biology has presented two papers at conferences in 1991: 1) "Morphology and anatomy of Vegetative regeneration of Ka/mia Angustifolia" presented at the Canadian Botanical Association annual Conference, University of Alberta from June 23-27 in Edmonton; and 2) "Ericaceous shrubs and the modified landscape of the Northern Ecosystem" presented at the World Congress of Landscape Ecology, Carleton University from July 19-25 in Ottawa. GRADUATE STUDIES NEWS Dr. Gary Murchison, School of Forestry has been appointed an Associated member of the University of Guelph's Faculty of Graduate Studies. Dr. Murchison will be involved as a member of the Advisory Committee for graduate student, Tesfaye Teshome. November 1991 - - - - - - -- - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - - - - -- - -- - - - Page3 �UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES NSERC Programs Agriculture Canada/NSERC Research Partnership December 1, 1991 Department of Fisheries and Oceans/NSERC - December 13, 1991 Forestry Canada/NSERC Research Partnership Program December 1, 1991 Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - June 1, December 1 International Collaborative Research Grants - March 1, 1992 International Fellowships - December 1, 1991 International Scientific Exchange Awards - March 1, 1992 Research Partnerships Program - Open Scientific Publications - October 1 and April 15 Strategic Grants - May 1, 1992 SSHRC Programs Aid to Occasional Scholarly Conferences in Canada - July 1, November 1, April 1 Doctoral Fellowships - November 15, 1991 Strategic Partnership Development Grants - November 1, January 15, April 15 NSERC/SSHRC Master's Scholarships i'n Science Policy December 1, 1991 SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE NSERC Internal Programs Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992 Travel to do Research Program - January 15, 1992 Graduate Student Support Program - March 10, 1992 Research Projects Program - March 10,_~992 Visiting Scholar Program - March 10, 1992 Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines; Geoscience Research Grant - November 15, 1991 Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation; Recreation Research Grants - September 20, 1991 and December 31, 1991 Ontario-Quebec University Exchange Program - January 13, 1992 University Research Incentive Fund - January 31, 1991 World Wildlife Endangered Species Recovery Fund - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Canada - United States Fulbright Scholar Program - November 30, 1991 Government of Canada Awards - Deadlines vary by country Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarships - February 1, 1991 1992-93 NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship Applications: November 15, 1991 1992 Rhodes Scholarships, Oxford University- November 15, 1991. Medical Research Council; Studentships - December 1, 1991 Ontario-Jiangsu Educational Exchange - October 25, 1991 . ~· •• Shared Technology Dr. Takashi Iida, former director of Space Communications Division, Communications Re/ search Laboratory (CRL) was on campus to talkwith faculty and engineering studentsabout experimentalmobilesattelite systems in Japan . Dr. Iida, centre, gets the campus tour ~ with Dr. Khan, left, and Professor Coo/en, both from the Department of Electrical Engineering. l r ~ ~ . . SSHRC Internal Programs Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992 Research Projects Program - March 10, 1992 Visiting Scholar Program - March 10, 1992 OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS Association for Canadian Studies; lntercultural/ Interregional Exchange Program (September 15, 1991 and December 15, 1991); Canadian Studies Writing Program (November 15, 1991). Canada-ASEAN Centre: Academic Institutional Support Fund - January 15, 1992 Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute December 1, 1991 Canada - United States Fulbright Scholar Program November 30, 1991 Centre for Studies in Defence Resources ManagementDecember 15, 1991 CTDA Professional Awards - January 15 and April 30 Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/ Bursaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. Imperial Oil Ltd., University Research Grants December 1, 1991 International Society of Arboriculture - December 1, 1991 L.S.B. Leakey Foundation - November 1 and February 1 NATO Fellowships Programme 92-93- December 13, 1991 Ontario Heritage Foundation: Niagara Escarpment Program - December 1, 1991 Ontario Mental Health Foundation; Fellowships (November ~~{~m-~~;;;z::::::~::::~:::.m- . ! :.:.:. ~:, .......:... . ,.,. · === Page4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS---- - - - - -- -- November 1991 j) �Pe,,~1 e /Papers /Publications Special Projects/Awards Dr. Darlene Steven, Associate Professor, >Choo! of Nursi.n g and Mrs. Lyne Soromaki, Staff "\Jurse, The General Hospital of Port Arthur :ecently published the following article: Soromaki, L., & Steven, D. (1991). Perfonnance ,1ppraisal systems: Development of a tool. Canadian Journal of Quality Assurance, 8(3), 92-16. (refereed). The paper was prepared while Lyne was a , tudent in N4262 - Nursing Leadership. The ~ ·_ __ :uthors wish to acknowledge the assistance and , upport of Mrs. P. MastToianni, Assistant Executive Director, Patient Services, Joan Scott and Sharlene Kuzik, Nurse Managers, at Hogarth Westmount Hospital, where Lyne completed her leadership practicum. Dr. Said Easa, Professor in Civil Engineering, is co-author of a paper entitled "Regulatory Reform and Freight Mode Choice", Transportation Journal, Vol. 18, 1991. The paper is authored by Dr. Afi Soliman of the University of Manitoba and Dr. Ahmed Gadi of the University of Tripoli, Lybia. Dr. H.T. Saliba, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, has had two refereed conference papers presented in the thirteenth Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics. The conference took p lace at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg from June 2 to June 6, 1991. The first papc:, entitled "Experimental Free Vibration Analysis of Square Cantilever Plates with Rigid Poi11t Supports", was PIAented by Miss S. Stangier. TI1e second, entitled "Expcrin\ al Free Vibration Analysis of Simply Supported Square Plarcs with Rigid Point supports", was presented by Mr. D.J. Michelussi. Both Miss Stangicr and Mr. Micl1clussi arc students working under Dr. Saliba's supervision. Professor Jose de Cangas from the 11=:-== School of Nursing presented 5 papers .---_:::-::;;;;;;i, at The Third Congress of the World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation. All papers were refereed by an international scientific panel of experts composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, recre( ational therapists, occupational therapists and psychobiologists.The Promethean Muse: The Development of a Tool to Measure the Helping '-------="--' Behaviours of Case Managers. The Client as Therapist: A Program for the Training and Empowerment of Consumers. A Comprehensive Evaluation Method for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Community Mental Health Programs for the Chronically Mentally Ill client. Quality of Life and Effective Psychosocial Rehabilitation: Results of an Experimental Study of a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program. Social Reinsertion: Beyond Case Management and Psychosocial Rehabilitation . The papers were delivered in Spanish and English, with simultaneous translation in French. The congress was held in Montreal, P. Q. October 13 to 17, 1991. The World Association fc r ,ychosocial Rehabilitation is affiliated with The World H~u,th Organization. 1,500 scientists from all over the world attended the event which was opened by the Premier of Quebec and the Chainnan of WHO. The next Congress will be held in Dublin, Ireland in 1993. Dr. Thomas Dunk of the Department of Sociology and the Centre for Northern Studies recently published two books, It's a Working Man's Town: Male Working-Class Culture in Northwestern Ontario (Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 1991), 192 pp., and an edited volume entitled Social Relations in Resource Hinterlands: Papers from the 27th Annual Meeting of the Western =======-.;:= Association of Sociology and Anthropology (Thunder Bay: CenlTe for Northern Studies, Northern and Regional Studies Series, volume 1, 1991), 235pp. Dr. Min-sun Chen, Professor Emeritus and Sessional Lecturer, Department of History, recently received special recogni lion for his distinguished contributions to Asian Studies in Canada from the East Asia Council, Canadian Asian Studies Association (CASA). At the 1991 Annual Conference of the East Asia Council held at Brock University, October 4-6, Dr. Chen was honoured and awarded a gift of appreciation for his co-editorship of the following three CASA books: China Jnsight (1985), East Asia Insight (1988), and East Asia Inquiry (1991). The East Asia Inquiry contains Dr. Chen's lengthy article on Dr. Norman Bethune in China as well. A condensed version of this article had appeared earlier in the February 1117, 1991 issue of the Beijing Review, the leading English weekly published in China. During the conference at Brock University in October, Dr. Chen also presented a paper entitled "Dr. Richard F. Brown, Bishop Ronald 0 . Hall and the Failed Western Missionary Attempt to Influence the CCP, 1938-1939." Dr. Bill Morrison and Dr. Margaret Johnston of the CenlTc for Northern Studies received a Canadian Studies Research Tools Grant of $26,650 from SSHRC for their project entitled "Inventory of Archival Resources in Northwestern Ontario." The Northern Tourism conference held at Lakehead University in September attTactcd 42 participants, 15 of whom gave papers. Lakchcad Faculty who gave papers were: Professor Robert Dilley, "Thunder Bay Tourism: Opportunities and Attitudes"; Dr. Margaret Johnston, "The Myth of the North and Northern Tourism"; Dr. Bob Payne, "The Future of Remote Tourism in Northern Ontario"; and Dr. Dave Robinson, ''Tourism Impacts in the Nepalese Himalaya: Lessons for Northern Canada". Dr. Wolfgang Haider, of the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, presented "Effects of Timber Management on the Choice Behaviour of Tourists and Rccrcationists in Northern Ontario." The conference was organized by Dr. Haider and Dr. Johnston. The conference proceedings, which will be refereed, arc to be published by the Centre for Northern Studies in about eight months. November 1991-- - - - -- - -- - - -- - AGORA Page 7 �Publications continued from page 7 Professor Bruce Muirhead has recently had his book, Canadian Trade Policy, 1945-57: The Decline of the Anglo-Canadian Option, accepted for publication by McGill-Queen's University Press. His paper presentation at the Canadian Historical Association meetings of the Learned Societies Conference this past June, 'The Politics of Food, 1947-48: The 1947 Anglo-Canadian Food Negotiat==- ~=~== tions as a Case Study in the Disintegration of a Relationship", as chosen by the CHA as one of the twelve best presented and is included among those being published by the Association in the Journal of the Canadian Historical Association. He has also had an article, "Canada, the United States and the 1954 GAIT Review Session: A Clash of Perceptions", accepted for publication in the country's top-ranked History journal, the Canadian Historical Review. As well, he has an article coming out in the January 1992 edition of the British Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History entitled "Canada, Britain and the Collective Approach to Freer Trade and Currencies, 1952-57". Finally, Professor Muirhead had his article, "Perception and Reality: The GAIT's Contribution to the Development of a Bilateral North American Relationship", published in the ·, American Review of Canadian Studies, Vol.20, 1990. J With respect to paper presentations, Prof. Muirhead presented 'The Decline of the Anglo-Canadian Relationship During the 1950s" at the British Association of Canadian Studies Conference held at the University of Nottingham, England in April 1991 . As well, he gave the paper mentioned above at the Learneds in June 1991. Finally, together with Prof. McBride of the Political Studies Department and Kje11 Lundmark of the University of Umea, Sweden, their paper, 'The Politics of Exclusion", was selected as an official paper at the International Political Science Association meetings in Buenos Aires, Argentina in July 1991. Dr. S.Y. Mansour, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, presented a paper entitled, "Power Systems Economic Bus Voltages by State Estimation", at the Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering which was held in Quebec City, September 24-27, 1991. Professor David A. Nock presented a paper entitled "E.F. ..]) Wilson and the Social Construction of Text", at the international co11oquium held at the University of Edinburgh this past May 2-4. Dr. Nock was also invited to be part of a concluding panel on the nature of biological truth. The conference was hosted by the Centre of Canadian Studies and its theme was Biography and History in the Canadian and Irish Contexts. Members of the international panel from left to right, Owen Dudley-Edwards (University of Edinburgh), Ken Mitchell (University of Regina), Elspeth Cameron (University of Toronto), Ced Martin (Director, Centre of Canadian Studies, University of Edinburgh, standing), and Professor Nock. The proceedings of the conference are to be published by Dundum Press of Toronto and the editor is to be R.B. Fleming who helped in the organization of the conference. Noticed Any Spots? The AGORA is pleased to announce that it has gone green! This means that due to imperfections in the recycled paper, tiny flecks may appear throughout text. The university is currently investigating ways to initiate "blue bag" paper recycling but in the meanwhile, individual offices or departments may wish to initiate their own recycling programs. Page 8 AGORA - - -- -- - - - - - -- - November 1991 �Acting Herbarium Curator Safeguards Vision The word herbarium is derived from fof!: Latin word herbum originally grass U later, an edible plant. An herbarium was a place or cabinet where dried plants were kept. Originally, they would have been for culinary or medicinal purposes. In the medieval monastery it was a repository for medicinal herbs and, as the early botanic gardens were associated with the art of the apothecary, the term herbarium became associated with their libraries of pressed plant specimens kept for reference purposes. Today, university departments, botanic gardens, museums, colleges, libraries and schools all over the world have herbaria to assist in teaching and research. The Claude E. Garton Herbarium was begun by Claude Garton in 1933 as his personal collection. It was not until 1951 that he began to collect really extensively. I le became well known in Canada and the United States as an expert on the plants of the Thunder Bay area, as a dedicated collector and for the production of exceptionally fine specimen sheets. On his retirement as a school principal in 1967, he donated his collection, by ;,b,£n over 10,000 specimens to Lakehead \ iversity. He became curator of the herbarium which was named for him. He was later awarded an honourary doctorate. He continued to collect plants until 1989. Often, he worked on research projects over the summer for various agencies. These took him to different parts of Northwestern Ontario and increased both the size and value of the herbarium holdings. He also collected replicates of each numbered sample which were exchanged for plants from other herbaria round the world. Thus increasing the size and diversity of the collections which now number over 97,000 and indude bryophytes, lichens and pteridophytes as well as flowering plants. His specimens may be found in the National Herbarium of Canada, the Royal Ontario Museum, many Canadian universities and, as far afield as the University of Helsinki and New Zealand . Claude retired due to ill health in the spring of 1990, although he still enjoys getting out and naming every plant he sees. In December 1990 a committee, drawn form the Biology and Forestry departments, was formed to direct the activities of the herbarium in future. In January 1991,Joan Crowe was appointed acting curator. The committee has decided to concentrate on the regional aspects of this herbarium - serving the needs of Northwestern Ontario between Lake Superior and Hudson Bay. Ading Curator Joan Crowe Lakehead University founds Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health (N.E.C.A.H.) Lakehead University's Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health was established on September 1, 1991. The new office is the outcome of collaboration between Lakehead and McMaster Universities in the field of gerontology and is funded and supported by McMaster's Educational Centre f,>: Aging and Health until September 1993. After that time N.E.C.A.H . will continue independently. The mandate of the Northern Educational Centre is: • To support collaborative activities in gerontological education and researd1 among Northwestern Ontario educators, researchers and direct practitioners. • To faci litate ongoing academic and clinical exchange with McMaster University's Educational Centre for Aging and Health and other centres of expertise in r atrics and gerontology. ' Goals of the Centre include: • the establishment of a clinical Teaching Unit in Northwestern Ontario ,. sponsoring and organizing a gerontology conference in 1992 • developing an interdisciplinary research program in gerontology • providing administrative support for the Lakehead University Gerontology Study group, an interdisciplinary group of 15 faculty members The Centre is staffed by a fulltime Director, Mary Lou Kelley and a part-time secretary, Julie Wojciechowski. Mary Lou is an Associate Professor at Lakehead University and has been a member of the Department of Social Work since 1980. Prior to that she worked as a medical social worker in an acute care setting. TI1e proceedings of the very successful Gerontology Forum '91 November 199-- - - - -- - -- - - - -- AGORA held in Thunder Bay on May 8, 1991 will be available soon from the Centre office. This 200 page report includes a panel presentation, poster abstracts, research papers and the report of a workshop on clinical Teaching Units. Presenters were from Northwestern Ontario and McMaster University. The Forum publication should be of interest to educators and researchers interested in familiarizing themselves with gerontological practice, research and education in Northwestern Ontario. Page 9 �Forum At Home in the Serengeti Editor's Note: LU Alumni Rob Foster and wife Lana Bresele are having the time of tlieir lives. Rob penned off a note to the lnfonnation Office recently. He is on hiatus from Oxford University, doing field research in Tanzania. Here in the Serengeti ecosystem of East Africa my wife Lana Bresele and I are a Jong way from our roots in Thunder Bay, and even farther removed from conventional, urbanized life. For the past year and a bit, we have been living in our tented camp on the border of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area while I conduct field research for my postgraduate degree in zoology. Our camp in the Acacia woodlands surrounding Lake Ndutu, borders on comfortable, depending on the definition. Home constists of a 9' x 13' canvas universe which is a bedroom, office, lab and garage tent all in one. A solar panel lights up our nights, and powers the laptop computers on the office side of the tent. A well-travelled 1972 Woods tent serves as our kitchen although, weather permitting, we cook and dine out of doors. "We" also includes Ally Kitangwa, the one-man gang, who acts as field assistant, cook, Swahili instructor etc., and appropriately sleeps in a 4-man nylon tent. With most "modem" amenitites inconspicuously absent, we have adapted to the local environment. Rainwater collected off the tents and stored in drums serves as our source of potable water, and an adequate supply of diesel fuel had to be trucked in at the start. With no refrigeration, fresh produce must be brought in every couple of weeks from the nearest village, whereas we go to the nearest town for dry goods only once every 6 weeks or so since it is a 6-7 hour drive to get there. What we lack in luxuries however, our surroundings make up for in excitement. Four inch long scorpions and 8 foot cobras make for in tcresting trips to the biffy at night, especially when the flashlight batteries run down. Spotted hyenas frequent our camp almost every night but are much less dangerous than the four lions who came for dinner (we had to chase them off with the Land Rover and a spotlight aimed at their eyes). Not all our visitors arc "nasties", as we have mosque swallows nesting under ourt tent's verandah and diminutive dik-diks which mark our camp with their territorial dung heaps. As a result, r usually have little trouble finding the dung beetles which are my subject of study and ticket to fame and big money. And the valley which our camp overlooks is often filled with a variety of wildlife; from noisy guinea fowl which look like animated bowling balls when they run, to elephants which definitely act with a little more self-respect. Situated as we arc in the middle of 25,000 square kilometres of protected wild lands, we are above all very fortunate to be able to witness a biological spectacle which has no other equivalent left on earth. The Serengeti ecosystem supports over 25 species of Deloitt Tou large, herbivorous mammals but none nearly so abundant as the wildebeest. , With over 1.5 million crowding onto thJ short grass plains near our camp during the wet season, they dominate the landscape. When surrounded on the plains by the overwhcming mass of hoof and horn, one cannot help but feel insignificant. And saddened as well. As impressive as 1.5 million wildebeest arc, J can't help but think of what the Great Plains of North America must have looked like when the estimated 60 million bison and 30 million pronghorn antelope blanketed them. Those multitudes are gone forever. For that matter, about one quarter of the endangered birds and mammals in Canada arc e found in the prairie provinces, and undisturbed prairie is one of the most endangered habitats in Canada*. It is a tribute to the far-sightedness of the Tanzanians that they have managed to preserve the Serengeti despite the many pressures to develop it as we did our grasslands. In comparison, one of the best patches of tall-grass prairie left in Canada is only about 10 hectares in size and is found within Winnipeg's city limits*. Even more worthy of respect is the fact that more than 11 % of Tanzani?, enjoys protected status, a figure en.J dorsed as a guideline by the United Nations Environment Program. Canada's National Park System encompasses 1.8%. Considering all the advantages Canada enjoys, economic and otherwise, we still have a long way to go in protecting our natural heritage. *Monte Hummel. 1989. Endangered Spaces. (Toronto: Key Porter Books Limited), pp. 280. The International Association for Students in Economics and Commerce (A IESEC) presented Career Day 1991 on Wednesday, October 23 in the university Agora. National and international companies representing the banking industry, government, business, forestry and many others met with potential LU grads to discuss their job futures. It was especially gratifying that many recruiters were our own LU graduates. Page 10 - - - - - - -- - - - -- - - - - - AGORA - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - November 1991 �Report from the President Continued from page 2 Financial Resources highly misleading particularly when This category of four parameters you look at the nature and role of :uscd on residence space, student various institutions and the motivations rvices, scholarships and operating for students to attend out-of-province budget. These are important parameters and, again, Lakehead University ranked institutions (for example, low tuition fees). overall in the 14 to 31 range and, on a An interesting observation has been provincial basis ranked 10th, 5th, 4th, made about the Maclean's ranking and and 5th respectively. (The relative the "age" of the institutions. To the ranking of Ontario, in general, as 9th in extent that age influences the perception per student funding is noteworthy and of excellence, Maclean's might have indicative of the Ontario underfunding saved the institutions a lot of work and problem in general). ranked by age as shown in the table. Reputation Personally, I feel Maclean's missed This section involved two comp<r the boat by not putting more focus on nents, the Presidential Ranking and the diversity of youth within our another parameter that related to the university system . As well, they have percentage of foreign and out-offallen (probably for budget reasons) into province students. I have commented the "urban" trap which is all too comearlier on the Presidents' ranking and mon in Canada. If revisited in future would only suggest that, if this effort is years, I would encourage Maclean's to done another year by Maclean's, at least spend enough investigative journalism they should supply the Presidents with money to really try to get the "pulse" of the stati~tical data base in order to assist the institutions. in the ranking. The approach this year In summary, Stuart Smith gets an broke every rule in survey research. The "A" rating for a job well done, Maclcan's second parameter, related to percentage gets a "C-". More effort is required next of foreign/out-of-province students, is time. C MACLEAN'$ UNIVERSITY RANKING INSTITUTION AGE VERSUS RANK - 18 of the first 20 institutions are over 50 years old - 15 of the first 20 institutions are over 100 years old - of the remaining 26 institutions, only 6 are over 50 years old - of the remaining 26 institutions, only 2 are over 100 years old November 1991- - - -- -- - - - - - - -- - AGORA Last Writes by Katherine Shedden Norman Kunc is a most interesting man. He has style - and passion. I've never heard the term "the right to be disabled", or "help is a 4-letter word" but Norman has a good repertoire of one-liners to help get his message across. Brought to campus by the Learning Assistance Centre, Kunc is a seasoned speaker who gives presentations and conducts workshops dispelling myths about the needs of the disabled population. And he can talk tough when he needs to. Why doesn't he support Telethons? "Screw wheelchairs, we need jobs!" he argues. Kunc is the author of Ready, Willing and Disabled and is working on a second book about rehabilitation. Norman's own advocacy actions for persons with disabilities began when he realized "that segregation programs maintain the prejudices, and perpetuate the myth that we are different but with !"ehabil.itation we will get better, which translates to 'normal like us'." From that understanding Norman began to argue that he had a right to be just who he was, that his disability did not diminish his "personal worth". I especially enjoyed being reacquainted with Maslow's hierachy and hearing Kunc talk about the importance of the feeling of connectedness, the sense of belonging. Kunc challenged the university administration to investigate how it contributes to society, not just how many graduates it can punch out each year. Kunc passionately believes that by making universities more accessible to people with all kinds of disabilities, the entire society will benefit not only the individuals attending. Quoting Plato, and sprinkling his talk with anecdotes, Kunc delivered his message with a plea to get rid of labels, move away from valuing perfection and start to recognize the inherent gifts in each individual. "Admiration doesn't necessarily mean equity", he told the audience. "Never underestimate the abilities of people with disabilities". Page 1 1 �Campus Calendar To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Office at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002. Deadline for the December Agora is November 18, 1991. CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Thursday, 7 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Speaker: Gwynne Dyer Topic: After the Wars Upper Lecture Theatre 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 20 2:30 p.m. Senate Meeting (Approval of Graduands) Friday, 22 Program Day '91 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Bora Laskin Building Monday, 25 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Speaker: Professor Joan Dolphin Topic: Multiple voices, Multiple Truths? An Exploration of Michael Ondaatje's, In The Skin of the Lion. Ryan Building, Rm 1022 - 7:30 p.m. Food Drive to support Shelter House / Thunder Bay Friday, November 29 7:00pm C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse Nor'Wester Wrestling Team vs. the University of Western Ontario Mustangs Benefit dual meet Non-perishable foods and donations 1991 VARSITY HOME SCHEDULE November November 1-2 Pizza Hut Men's Basketball Tournament Women's Basketball vs. Brandon November3 Women's VolleybaJI vs. Sheridan College 10:30 a.m. November 8-9 Women's Volleyball vs. Wilfrid Laurier 7:00/7:30 p.m. Men's Basketball vs. Northland College 9:00 a.m./2:00 p .m . November 15-16 Women's Basketball vs. St. Scholastica 7:00p.m. November27 Men's Basketball vs. St. Scl10lastica November 29 Wrestling vs. Univ. of Western Ontario 7:00 p.m. Cornwall Concert Series 1991/92 All Concerts are held in the Recital Hall, 210 S. Algoma St. and arc on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Tickets arc available at the door. J Novembers Lubomyr Melnyk, piano (Sweden). Co-sponsored by Definitely Superior Art Gallery, assisted by the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council. $5.00 Novemberl2 Victor Schultz, violin; Erica Schultz, piano (New York). $5.00 November19 8:00 p.m. The Gents (Toronto), vocal sextet. SS.00 Thunder Bay Art Gallery October 18 - November 17 Recent Acquisitions TBAG October 11-November 10 Barbara Hepworth: Sculpture and Works on Paper Art Callery of Ontario October 11-November 6 and Nov. 21December 15 Benjamin Chee Chee TBAG November 19 - December 15 Satyrs, Cardinals, and Beggars Na tional Gallery of Canada November 20 - December 15 Extension Services, Art Gallery of Ontario The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is offering tours to interested groups. Whether your group be from a public school, a high school, a special interest group or an organization with specific needs. The Gallery's education department can plan a tour that fits your requirements. Contact the Education department at 577-6427. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-11 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective Student Centre https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/a2707892690a24aac18d14d0534957c5.pdf 6b70be10109a0bbc3064658307773adf PDF Text Text Inside: Native student float wins .................................... 2 T~'s a 'Regional Centre' ..... 3 esearch News ............................. Blue Pages Christmas message from the Chancellor.......................... 11 ~~%~av Lakehead '.~ ·.·-~Universit~ _AgOrl\ THUNDER BAY. ONTARIO VOL. 8. NO.11 DECEMBER 1991 Engineering Professors Named Distinguished Instructor and Distinguished Researcher Dr. Said Easa Dr. Ali Mirza and Dr. Said Easa, both professors from the Department of Civil Engineering, have been accorded distinguished awards by the L.U. Senate Committee. Dr. Ali Mirza has been awarded the Distinguished Instructor Award for 1991/92 by the Senate Committee on Teaching and Leaming. Dr. Said Easa has been honoured with the Distinguished Researcher Award by the Senate Research Committee. Dr. J.C. Locker, Director of the School of Engineering, said "they are both exceptional teachers and researchers and arc classic cxpamples of faculty whose research and teaching compliment one another. In addition, they are both major contributors to very significant North Anerican engineering design/research committees. Consequently, they bring substantial recognition to our School of Engineering and Lakchcad University." Dr. Claude Johnson, Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering is proud of the achievements of his colleagues. "They are both very deserving of their respective awards. It is an honour for the Department of Civil Engineering to have two members of its faculty receive both of these awards in the same year. This helps to recognize and emphasize the high quality of the Civil Engineering program at Lakehcad University." Dr. John Whitfield, VicePresident (Academic) nnounccd the awards this month following his acceptance of the Senate Committee's recommendations. Dr. Whitfield has invited both recipients to give a public lecture on the topic of their d1oicc in the new year. Dr. Said Easa has been at Lakehead University since 1982. Following the completion of his undergraduate degree in at Cairo University, Continued on page 8 Registrar's deligl,t! Pen/Ii Paularinne is st ill working with the 1991-92 enrolment statistics but he took time for the early registration of Peter, Monika, Anna and Robert, the Thunder Bay quadruplets born to Dorota and Marion Borowiec six months ago. The babies were presented with entrance scholarships al the launch of the Share 011r Northern Vision. �Report From the President Dr. Bob Rose hart Vandalism and Violence As noted recently in the Argus, there have been increasing examples of senseless vandalism on campus in recent weeks. One would hope, at least considering the privileged position that university graduates and students enjoy in society, that none of our students are involved. This may be wishful thinking on my part, but it is important that all parts of the university community work hard to stamp out such wasteful acts. I would sincerely ask all of you to promptly report any suspicious activity to either Security or the Thunder Bay Police. It is somewhat discouraging to have to write on this topic at the time of the 2nd anniversary of the Montreal massacre. This past week saw a violent assault against a female student at Humber College in Toronto. Lakehead University has worked along with L.U.S.U. during the past few years on a variety of projects to improve safety on this campus, but the job is not complete, More needs to be done. Each and every one of us needs to be more aware of the issues and to keep our eyes open. Increasingly, domestic violence and relationship violence arc being identified as major causes of violent incidents against women. We have at Lakehead University, through our Student Services' Department, an Employee Assistance Program, excellent psychological and other types of counselling. If either you or a friend is a victim, seek out help. On campus, increasing incidents of violence (fighting) seem to be tied closely to alcohol consumption. L.U.S.U. is making a serious effort to improve the situation, but it is not easy. Activities on this campus, in many ways, emulate the general problem of Canadian society. I must admit, however, that my patience is wearing a bit thin on this topic. Teaching and Research Awards For the past few years, Lakehead University, through a peer review system, has awarded both a DistinPage2 guished Teacher and a Distinguished Researcher Award. The judging is very competitive, and I would like to offer special congratulations to Dr. Said Easa and Dr. Ali Mirza. What is unique and somewhat of a statistical rarity, I expect, is that both winners this year are from the Civil Engineers' group within the School of Engineering. Congratulations to both the individuals and the School. Provincial Funding Restraint Nothing of substance to impart at this time other than the continuing stom1 clouds putout almost daily by the Premier and the Treasurer of Ontario. We have been meeting with various groups on campus and, as well, have had a general open budget planning meeting to alert all of you to the fiscal climate we face for the 92/93 year. The extent of our budget challenge will not be known until the Treasurer makes his annual transfer payment and tuition fee announcements, but one can suspect that we will be collectively making some tough decisions in the coming months. This, in reality, is not too surprising when you look around at the impact of this extended recession on the general community and other members of society. Visual Arts and Music Building This project is really beginning to take shape with the expected completion date being March of 1992. I had a tour recently, and it looks quite interesting inside. Special Thanks to Norma Gibson I would like to offer special thanks to Norma Gibson and her volunteers who have worked hard and successfully again this year on the annual children's Halloween and Christmas Parties. These events are very important to the younger generation of the Lakehead University family, and Norma deserves a special vote of thanks for her continuing efforts on our behalf. Christmas Party Reminder The annual Christmas Party will be held at the DaVinci Centre on Thursday, December 19. Music will be provided by The Diplomats. Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for 1992 The festive season is a very special time, and I wish all of you and your families a very safe and happy holiday. Most of the Rosehart family members are going to take a short vacation at Christmas to recharge the batteries to get ready for what promises to be a challenging 1992. A Lakehead University/Dilico Child and Family Services entry in the O.P.P. Christmas Parade held on Saturday, November30th won the award for the Most Colourful Entry. The float entitled "Our Children: The Greatest Gift" was a collaborative effort by the Office of Native Programming, Native Support Services, the Native Student Association, and Dilico Child and Family Services. Gammondale Farms generously provided the free use of a wagon for the float . Meladina Hardy, Coordinator of Native Programming anc. Gord Bruyere, Coordinator of Native Support Services are shown here with the award. J The Spirit of Giving. School of Business Director Ken Hartviksen, Lisa Amerio, Glenn Black (seated) and Jason Stoppel are buried in food donations . Business studei collected the food for the Norwester Wrestling team's fund raising tournament for Shelter House/Thunder Bay. J AGORA - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - December 1991 �Around Campus Eruol ment Up -AGAIN Although final fall enrolment figures arc not yet available, Lakehead full-time enrolment 1\; University's .ncrease is likely to be the highest in the Ontario system for the second year in a row. As of November 20, 1991 there were 4,706 full-time students registered at LU, a 10.8% increase over last year. The biggest jump in enrolment (25%) was in the part-time graduate student category. The fulltime first year statistics reveal a 9.4% increase from 1,442 to 1,578. The enrolment increase in Arts programs is around 12% which includes programs where arts is a component of a Professional Studies degree as with the BA.BEd and HBOR programs. There continues to be pressure in the School of Education where the Office of the Registrar received 4,700 applications for the 250 available positions. Competition is also stiff for the concurrent education program . Other notables: -withdrawal rates are significantly lower for full-time students - there arc slightly more males (57.2%) attending full-time than females (48.4%) - 73% of our students arc under 30 years of age Ii' there are 48 students over the the age ~ of 60 - Malaysia is the country with the greatest number of international students attending (40) - An additional 215 students met graduation qualifications and became alumni this fall. There were 140 degrees undergraduate degrees issues in Arts and Science, 51 in Professional Studies and 24 graduate degrees. - 4% increase in the number of Thunder Bay and Northwestern students over last year which represents 52% of our student population. - modest increase of 1.6 percent in the number of part-time students slight increase in number of Forestry students, co-op option is a factor. - steady decline in the number of international students. Lakehead had it's highest number of international students in 1984 with 400 which represented more than 12% of our total enrolmcn t In 1991, there arc 124 full-time students. Canadian Stats Preliminary enrolment figures from AUCC suggest that for the Fall of 1991 the number of university students attending Canadian universities will increase for the 12th consecutive year to 550,000 for a 3.3% increase over last year. The graduate student enrolment across Canada increased by 6.5%, double the increase in 1990. The Atlantic provinces experienced the highest percentage of increase at 5% followed by Quebec at 3.7%, Ontario at 2.6%, the Western Provinces at 1.3%. December 1991,---- - -- -- - -- -- - - -- AGORA "Regional Centre" Opens On November 21 Robert Paterson, Chairman of the Board of Governors, officially opened the 3-storey structural steel and brick building which has been renamed the Regional Centre. Estimated to be used by more than 1,700 students every day, the Regional CentTe is also home base for the staff who coordinate programs for more than 600 students taking 58 courses at 18.sites across Northwestern Ontario. An additional 450 students who take degree courses off campus through correspondence courses enhanced by teleconferencing and home study packages are also serviced from this facility. Continuing and Distance Education Departments occupy the lower level where you will find a tiered classroom seating 100 and offices for the Director of Student Services. Offices below street level are connected to the underground tunnel system which joins the new student centre, Braun Building and library. The main floor is exclusively classrooms and features two 70-seat classrooms and one 100-seat classroom . It is ilt this level that a concourse joins the building to the rest of the university. The second floor includes the offices of the Department of Geography, a photo interpretation Jab, computer lab, soils lab, part of the map library and a 70-seat classroom. The third floor contains the Departments of Economics and Social Work, seminar rooms and the rest of the map library. The building is fully accessible with ramps and elevators and contains 29,500 gross square feet including the lower level. Total building cost was S5.4 million with construction costs totalling $4.62. The Ministry of Colleges and Universities contributed $3.5 million and the remainder came from the building fund of the Partners'Campaign. Page3 �Meet the Authors and Book Signing WHAT'S IN THE LIBRARY! INTERLIBRARY LOAN Professors Brian Lorch and Brian Phillips joined LU alumna and historian Elinor Barr for a "meet the authors and book signing" sponsored by the Alumni Bookstore on Wednesda•· November 6. 1:'eir book_s were ~ublished by the Centre for Northern Studies and will be of interest to residents of Northwestern Ontario. The Frontier~ Experienced on the Precambrian Shield: A Study of Ignace~ Ontario from 1883 to 1908, written by Barr, is a study of the railway community of Ignace in its formative years and docu?1ents _the _experi~nce~ of pioneers on a non-agricultural frontier. This dissertation is a companion to her previous work Ignace: A Saga of the Shield, which is now out of print. _'fl:e Census Atlas of Northwestern Ontario, by Lorch and Ph1llip_s of the Geography Department, is a comparative analysis of demographic, social and economic d1aracterisitcs of communities in Northwestern Ontario. The text is supplemented by a series of 40 maps and diagrams based on data from the 1986 Census of Canada. Bookstore Manager Becky Hurley was delighted with the ~m~)Ut and plans to hold similar events throughout the year. ~t gives the students and other interested people the opportunity to meet the authors and discuss the works. We also want the public to know that our bookstore has a fine collection of books, both academic and for general interest reading." J . Over the past few years, the rapidly escalating cost of Journals h~s torced most university libraries to cancel periodical subscnptions. Students and faculty can obtain access to articles from t~ese cancell~d journals by obtaining a photocopy of the article from a library that subscribes to the journal. There is normally no charge to the user to obtain a book ~hrough in_terlibrary loan. There is, however, a charge for 1oumal articles. The reason for this is that libraries do not lend the actual journal but rather make a photocopy of the requested article. the charge is designed to cover the photocopying costs of the lending library. The current agreed rate fro photocopy charges between Ontario university libraries is $4.50 f~r 1 to 30 page~. In most other university libraries this charg~ is passed on directly to the person requesting the material. At Lakehead, we subsidize the service charging the borrower only a flat rate of $1.00 per article requested. One of_th~ major drawba~s of the present Interlibrary Loan service is the length of time it takes to obtain a journal or book from another library. A recent development which promises to speed up this service is the availability of hardAutographing copies of new publications is a much happier task than ware and software which will allow the scanning and transresearchmg or writing as witnessed in the photos below. Elinor Barr mission of journal articles over the ONET, a high speed data also attended a book si~n!ng in Ignace following the Thunder Bay line linkin~ Ontario uruyersities. This new development has launch. Professor~ Ph1ll1ps and Lorch share a good laugh with the potential to make this valuable service even more useful b?okst_ore host Lorz Fleming and Karl Wahl, far right, acquistions to library users. librarian at Waverley Public Library. CHRISTMAS TREES AND DECORATIONS The cheerful decorations you plan to use to brighten up your premises and bring a special warmth to the approaching holiday season can pose a serious fire hazard if not handled with care. In the interest of safety, please be Page4 reminded that all decorations used must conform to the following University guidelines: ,. natural trees are NOT to be used in a licensed area or a place of public assembly ,. artificial trees must be flameretardant and bear the ULC seal of approval ,. electric lights used for decoration should bear the CSA seal of approval and light cords and extension cords must be in good repair * streamers and decorations should be fire-retardant If you have any queries on this matter, please feel free to contact Mrs. Marion Muldoon, Human Resources Officer, Occupational Health and Saf at extension 8671. She will be happy to assist you in any way possible. - - - - - - - - -- --------AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - -- - December 1991 �Faces (C Keith Brownlee is a new profes- sor in the Department of Social Work. He received his BA, MA and PhD from the University of Witwaterstrand in South Africa. Originally from Johannesberg, Brownlee recen tly became a Canadian citizen. He has been living in Canada since 1987 where he lived for a short time in Toronto. He spent four years in Sioux Lookout working for a children's mental health agency. "Sioux Lookout was totally new to us. My wife Lee had never seen snow." At Lakehead, Brownlee teaches courses in Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention. He looks forward to spending his first winter in llmnder Bay. "I'd really like to start skiing. I must admit its all new and very exciting". Brownlee also enjoys the outdoors, most notably canoeing, and relaxing with a good P.O. James crime novel. Meladina Hardy has been appointed Coordinator of Native Programming which she says "acts as a transitional year for Native students who need upgrading to enter uni vcrsity". Studen ts are registered in Mathematics, English, Study Skills and one general BA course at the university level. This year there are 12 students registered in the program up from 8 enrolled last year. Meladina is an LU alumna graduating with a BA BEd specializing in Native Education. She grew up on the Rocky Bay Reserve near Nipigon and other than a reserve teaching assignment, has spent the last eight years in Thunder Bay. A busy woman, Hardy is a Jingle Dress Dancer and travels to celebrations throughout Northern Ontario which she argues gives her "a chance to spread the good word about Lakehead". University Staff elected as school board trustees Judy Foulds, executive assistant to the Faculty Association for the past 2 years, topped the polls for trustee of the Lakehead Board of Education at the recent municipal elections. lt was Foulds' first attempt running for public office. The school board has been much in the media with a controversial Chair and many issues which split the board. Foulds is going into the 3-year term with confidence that this is a Board that can work together. "I've already met with other elected trustees and administration and l'm very optimistic that this is a Board I can work with" Foulds said . She explained that serving on the Board is more work that most people realize. "One trustee told me she spent 40 to SO hours per week." Why did Foulds run? "Largely a desire to make a contribution and also recognition that my family circumstances enabled me to do it. In the past, I chose to put domestic duties first. That made sense with a husband who was largely away from home and young children. Now I have the opportunity and education is the area in which I have experience and interest." Foulds has a teacher honours egree in History from Liverpool and a post graduate rtificatc in Education from The Institute of Education in 'umdon. She has previous teaching experience in Canada and England. Decemb e r 19 9 .1-- - - - -- - -- -- - -- Tony Cappello, the Scheduling and Examinations Officer, has been elected Vice-Chair of the Lakehead District Catholic School Board. First elected to the Board in 1982, Tony will begin his fourth consecutive tcnn. He has served on numerous committees including Board Teacher Negotiation, which held in excess of 40 meetings, the budget committee, performance review and external committees. His new duties as VP will be to run the in-camera meetings, assist, and when necessary fill in for, the Chair. Why docs he do it? "Because I have children in the system and I'm involved with education issues. Now I'm involved from JK to the graduate level. I guess you could say it makes me well-rounded." With a few years off, Cappello has been at LU as either student or staff (and usually both) since 1969. He graduated with a BA in 1986, "plugging away part-time all those years to set an example for my children." Cappello believes that the strength of the separate board is careful decision-making by concensus. "Everyone in the education business is facing a big challenge and undoubted! your number one problem is finances. It's a big responsibility to figure out the best way to spend the money and plan for the future at the same time." AGORA Page5 �Heritage Resources Protected by CARP The Centre for Archaelogical Resource Prediction (CARP) is a research centre devoted to developing new research methodologies designed to identify, manage and protect heritage resources. It is administered through the Department of Anthropology at Lakehead University and is funded by the Ministries of Natural Resources, Culture and Communications and Northern Development and Mines. CARP, with Dr. Scott Hamilton as Director, is staffed by three other fulltime personnel: Luke Dalla Bona, Projects Leader /Coordinator, Heather Moon, Area Leader, and Linda Larcombc, Research Coordinator. The primary intent of the project is to develop new management tools that will help integrate heritage resources into existing land mangement strategies used to plan forest harvesting throughout Northern Ontario. The Ministry of Natural Resources controls a great amount of provincial land and grants land use licences to forestry, mining and various other companies. For years they have monitored the land, making sure these companies are not harming tourism values or fish and wildlife habitats. Up to now there has been no system of monitoring whether or not heritage resources (archaeological sites) will be disturbed when the companies come in. According to Luke Dalla Bona, the MNR's initiative is timely and welcome. "Currently there very little is known about archaelogical sites in Northern Ontario. Nobody has really had the time to spend searching for or predicting where these sites may be." CARP's first job is to develop a prediction model. The researchers will look at a number of factors in predicting potential sites. Marsh land, where prehistoric man would harvest wild rice, prime moose and fish habitats, flat, dry areas of land, suitable for campsites, and rock outcroppings, where they would get the stone to make their tools, arc the main variables CARP will look at. When all occur together, the area has high heritage resource potential. Although physical exploration of the land is hampered by the weather right now, in the spring the researchers will go out to test out their model. "Eventually we will survey the land by foot," says Hea ther Moon, "It's going take a lot of physical work." CARP will investigate using computer-based mapping and spatial analysis to predict the distribution of Page6 Projects Leader, Luke Dalla Bona and Area Leader, Heather Moon in the new research centre located on the bottom floor of the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research mining companies apply for land we archaeological sites and other heritage can present them with a package based resources over large territories. This on all the information available for each approach is necessary given the area and what to look for", says Dalla enormous scope of forest mangement Bona. "We're not telling forest compain Northern Ontario. CARP will use nies where or where not to cut, but by conventional maps, air photos, satellite giving them information, they can images, archival information, ethnomake intelligent and informed deci- ) graphic research and informant sions. Ideally, concern over protectin5 in tcrviews. Currently, most of the heritage resources will become like research effort is focused upon prewildlife concerns - just part of the contact Native land use and settlement process." patterns. Date management and manipulation will rely heavily upon Geographical Information Systems. "Eventually, when forestry or And the w inner is ... David Hamilton (centre) by more than two thousand votes! Incumbent Jack Masters (/p"\I received 19,305 votes with Gerry Pupeza (right) coming in third over Angus Corey. Th....J photo above was taken on campus in the new Student Centre. - - - -- -- - -- -- - -----AGORA December 199 1 �RESEARCH NEWS :~:: ......... . .2rr:::=::r:- ::\~·-·.·:....·.·:__.. ·.·•0»%6. DECEMBER 1991 MALLIK REPORTS FROM INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE This year the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada's (AUCC) International Division (ID) held its annual Conference at Queen's University, Kingston. This two-day Conference (Sept. 26-27) was attended by the International Liaison Officers (fLO) for Canadian universities. Dr. Azim Mallik, Department of Biology attended the Conference on behalf of Anne Fiorenza, Research Officer and International Activities Coordinator. The following are highlights of issues discussed at the Conference. The Conference consisted of five plenary sessions and a small round table group discussion. In general, four themes dominated the discussions: (1) internationalization of Canadian universities and the role of JLO's; (2) university's relationship with CTDA (Canadian International Development Agency) and JDRC (Intervention Development Research Centre); (3) funding agencies for international development; and (4) current and future priorities in international ducation and research identified by the federal government agencies such as External Affairs and International Trade Canada (EATC), Industry Science and Technology Canada (ISTC), Secretary of State, SSHRC and NSERC. Generally, conference attendants agreed that Canadian universities have a much larger role to play in international development. For our own interest we must participate more vigorocsly in the increasing globalization process. More than ever, universities should be thinking and working internationally; international education and development must be an integral part of the university's strategic planning process and must get a high priority in its functionin g. International Liaison Officers have a vital role to play in this regard. Big or small, every university should make an inventory of its human resources that can contribute to international development initiatives. The university should make the best people visible by conducting seminars, work- ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION FOCUS OF STUDY GROUP The Lakehead Ecology And Evolution Discussions on Environmental Research (LEADER) has been acknowledged as Lakehead University's latest Study Group. LEADER was initiated in January 1991 to encourage and facilitate discussions in the areas of ecology and evolution. Weekly meetings have been sponsored by the Centre for Northern Studies under its mandate to promote and facilitate research and to ,.ganize workshops and seminars. (( . Regular participants include University Faculty (primarily in the Department of Biology, the School of Forestry, and the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research), graduate students, and senior undergraduates. Discussions take a shops and highlighting their development education and research activities in university bulletins. It was felt that developing countries all over the world are looking for expertise and Canadian universities have a lot to offer. To be better informed about the opportunities within the university and the outside world, each university must have a coordinating body for international education, research and development activities. Lakehead University must do the same. It was amazing to sec that a small institution like the College of Cape Breton has an active Centre for International Studies with a $2 million project budget. A small campus of the University of Quebec at Rimonski is embarking on a $20 million bilateral project in Egypt through CIDA funding. Big and medium size universities have large development projects where exchange of faculty and students between Canada and developing nations are enriching their education and research standards. Several Southern Ontario universities have formed a consortium to compete with U.S. universities in obtaining international development contracts (research and education) from USATD. In fact, often small universities are in a better position for developing institutional linkages with partner institutions in developing countries because they can relate better to each other and they both know how to survive with limited resources. The Office of Research a11d Graduate Studies would like to tha11k Dr. Mallik for atte11di11g the Confere11ce 011 their behalf. Due to limited space i11 the Research News, we are u11able to print Dr. Mallik's full report which is available by co11tacti11g A1111e Fiorenza at ext. 8223. variety of forms, but usually concentrate around recent controversies in the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology. Each session has a volunteer leader. Visiting scientists are encouraged to participate, and whenever possible, their itineraries explicitly include a LEADER presentation. LEADER also functions as a sounding board for proposals and initiatives in the areas of ecology and evolution. It facilitates the cross-fertilization of ideas among traditional academic disciplines and applied ecologists. LEADER encourages discussions that transcend taxonomic and ecosystem classifications. This allows its members, who practice much of their research in boreal ecosystems, to be current with ideas emerging from other areas of specialization. For information on upcoming meetings, please contact Douglas Morris, Centre for Northern Studies, Lakchead University (Phone 807-343-8162 and FAX 807-343-8100). �LU GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT AWARDED CANADA SPACE AGENCY CONTRACT Dr. Stephen Kissin, Department of Geology, and a member of the Associate Committee on Meteorites (ACOM), has been awarded a contract by the Canada Space Agency (CSA) to continue the support of ACOM which had been previously supported by the National Research Council of Canada. With continued support by CSA, Dr. Kissin believes that the activities and knowledge base of the committee could have an important relevancy to the future activities of the CSA as a focus for planetology studies, should Moon, asteroid and planetary exploration, presently identified as a serious possibility, evolve in the next few decades and beyond. NSERCNEWS Update on NSERC'S Program Polic y Review Last January, NSERC informed the university community of its intention to provide new direction to its grants programs, while at the same time preserving the strengths of these programs. The review has now progressed to the point that some revisions have been approved by Council. The following summarizes the decisions made so far and outlines subsequent steps. NSERC states that as a granting agency, it must be sensitive to the needs of the community it funds, as the support of that community is essential to ensuring the greatest possible return on NSERC's investment in research and training in Canada. The Council must also be responsive to federal government objectives, because it cannot assume its responsibilities without government support. Council has had to constantly keep this delicate balance in mind during the review of the program structure. Overall, it seems that most of NSERC's program structure will remain the same. Support of collaborative research will be expanded significantly, however, and the importance of highly qualified personnel training will be stressed in all grants programs. Revisions to the operating grants program will be considered in consultation with the research community. A New Program to Support Collaborative Research NSERC plans to launch a new program of collaborative r~search grants, complementary to the existing Collaborative Research Initiatives program. The objectives of the program will be: -to give Canada's research increased opportunities to conduct internationally competitive research; -to promote and encourage collaborative research within and between the disciplines; -to provide students with experience in collaborative research. It is expected that awards under the new program could be made as early as 1993-94. Demand on the new program is difficult to forecast and th:refor7, the funding required is difficult to predict. This being said, NSERC believes the new program can be phased Page2 in, with funding levels reaching an equilibrium level of $30 million to $35 million per year, providing Council receives reasonable budget increases. A significant proportion of the funding would come from "new" monies received in the nex~J few years, the balance from slowing the growth of other programs, including the operating grants programs. • The Importance of Highly Qualified Personnel Training NSERC has decided to send a stronger signal about the training of highly qualified personnel at all levels by including the desirability of training as a criterion in the review of applications in all grants programs (including operating grants, strategic grants and research partnership grants). As it is now with operating grants, if applicants do not propose to undertake training through their research, the onus will be on them to explain their reasons satisfactorily. Training from undergraduate to postdoctoral levels will be promoted by NSERC. Small universities and departments without graduate programs have been asked to take note of this. The Future of Operating Grants Council has decided not to proceed with a two-tier operating grant system. The operating grants program will remain basically the same for the time being. The Program Policy Committee and other groups have suggested changes to the operating grants program. One has already been adopted by Council: the name will be changed to "Research Grants." Other suggestions include: -simplifying the peer review process so as to decrease peer and community workloads; -providing more flexibility to meet the specific needs of different disciplines; -awarding individual grants at a level sufficient to ) sustain a reasonable level of activity. These proposals have been referred to the Committee on Research Grants, which will look at the suggestions in detail, develop some of its own, consult with the community, and make recommendations to Council. Dr. Connie Nelson, Director of Research and Dr. Wcrdcn Keeler, Chair of the Senate Research Committee will facilita te a Lakehead University response to these latest proposed NSERC program revisions. All researchers are encouraged to share their opinions. SSHRC NEWS SSHRC Announces Two New Joint Initiatives Research on Cultural Development in an Open Economy Dr. Paule Leduc, President of SSHRC, announced a new research initiative on cultural development in an open economy. In Canada, a tremendous number of jobs have been created and arc sustained by this country's cultural industries, as well as by our individual artists, musicians and actors. The sale of cultural products and performances abroad also provides a substantial boost to our economy each year. In the coming years, the development, or even fate of this important Canadian economic force may be strongly affected by increased cross-border communications and an ~merging glob~! economy. S~holarly research can play an tmporta~t role m understanding contemporary and emerging cultural issues and how these arc affected by ever-increasing"'\ globalization of economies, markets and consumer values. lv!I can also make an important contribution to the development , of government policies and programs. - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - RESEARCH NEWS--- - -- - - - - - - December 1991 �of up to $100,000 for this state-of-the-art review. The SSHRC and the Department of Communications will each contribute up to $50,000 each. Applications must be received by r 5HRC no later than February 7, 1992. \..-amily Violence and Violence Against Women Family violence and violence against women are among the most disturbing problems facing Canadian society. A compreh~sive approach which integrates research and activities with community service is needed to to help develop effective measures for dealing with family violence and violence against women. To that end, the SSHRC and Health and Welfare Canada have jointly established an innovative program to encourage the promotion, coordination and communication of Canadian research efforts in these areas. Each partner will contribute $750,000 to this program. A total of $1.5 million wilJ be made available to support up to three Family Violence and Violence Against Women Research Centres across Canada, with each Centre receiving up to $500,000 over 5 years. Only one competition will be held under the program. Applications are to be submitted in two stages. Eligible research teams must first submit a five page Letter of Intent by February 7, 1992. Applicants who are successful a t the Letter of Intent stage will be asked to submit a Formal Application by May 8, 1992. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES LABORATORIES RESEARCH ASSOCIATESffiPS 1992 The National Research Council of Canada offers Research Associateships tenable only in its laboratories. These Associateships are intended to give scientists and engineers ~ opportunity to work on challenging research problems in .,elds of interest to NRC as a stage in the development of their research careers. Applicants must recently have acquired a Ph.D. in the Natural Sciences and Engineering (within the last five years), or a Masters degree in an engineering field (within the last five years), or expect to obtain the degree before taking up the Associateship. Associateships are open to nationals of all countries, although preference will be given to Canadians. Research Associates will be offered appointments to the staff of the National Research Council on a term basis and will be offered salaries and benefits currently available to members of the continuing staff. As a guide, the current annual Ph.D. recruiting rate is approx. $38,000. The initial appointment will normally be for a two-year term and may be renewed, subject to the Associate' s performance. Interested faculty are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible, as choices are usually made by March. GRADUATE STUDIES NEWS Graduate Research in Africa Ms. Karen Molly, a graduate student in the Department of Psychology, spent six weeks in Botswana this past summer as part of a research program sponsored by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC). The annual WUSC Development Seminar has been an on-going educational programme since 1948. Over 1600 Canadians received their first direct exposure to Third World development issues as WUSC Seminar participants. Karen was accompanied by three faculty advisors, twentynine students from other universities and colleges across Canada, and a seminar coordinator, who travelled to many outlying regions of Botswana. The group met with health care professionals as well as with many cultural groups to learn more about the application of mental health care in Botswana. Karen presented a seminar entitled "Out of Africa" on Thursday, November 14, 1991 to the university community, which included a slide presentation portraying the beautiful terrain, wildlife and cultural groupings of Botswana. Karen is in the process of completing her master's degree at lakehead University and plans to continue her research in the area of mental health care. Ontario/Baden-Wurttemberg Student Exchange Program Up to fifty Ontario students will be selected to study at a university in the German state of Baden-Wurttemberg. Students chosen to participate in the program will receive a free month-long intensive German course in BadenWurttemberg and a grant towards the costs of international travel costs, medical insurance and study activity fees. This program is open to students in all fields who, at the time they submit their application, are pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program at an Ontario university; and who will be registered in a degree program at an Ontario university while abroad. This would require students to pay their tuition fees at Lakehead University; tuition fees in Baden-Wurrtemberg are waived. Students who are selected must enrol in a full-time course of study at a BadenWurttemberg university for the 1992-93 academic year (midOctober to mid-July). Competence in Gennan appropriate to the field and level of study is required. For further information and application fonns, contact: Mrs. Gwen Wajda Co-ordinator, Student International Exchanges Regional Education Centre 0009 Lakehead University GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES International Space University 1992 The city of Kitakyushu in Japan will be hosting the 1992 summer International Space University program. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants; must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university; should be accepted into or enrolled in a graduate level program or should have completed graduate school no more than five years prior to the start of the ISU program or should have professional experience in industry, government or academic research (preferably at least two years); and must be fluent in English and in a second language. The scholarships are available to students in all disciplines. Applicants must submit an application form as provided by AUCC and a declaration of foreign language competence. Application forms arc available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Deadline JanuacylS, 1992. John G. Bene Fellowship in Social Forestry The award is open to Canadian citizens registered in a Canadian university at the doctoral or master's level who meet the following requirements: 1) Graduate students whose academic background combines the study of tree science (forestry or agroforestry) with social science (anthropology, sociology, or development economics). 2) Graduate students who arc interested in social forestry from an international development perspective and who intend to conduct at December 1991 - - - - - - -- - - -- RESEARCH NEWS - -- - - - -- -- - -- - - Page3 �least part of their thesis research in a developing country. The Fellowship is intended to provide assistance to . Canadian students in pursuing their graduate degrees m social forestry. The value of the award is $7,000 per year. Application forms available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Deadline: January 15, 1992. Young Canadian Researchers Award This award is available to graduate students who intend to conduct their thesis field research in a developing country on a topic of relevance to the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). ~ligi?le field~ of study include the following: Forestry, F1shenes, Agncultur~ Economics, Natural Resource Management, Commurucations, Earth and Engineering Sciences, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences. Duration of the award will be for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 12 months of field research in the developing country. The award covers justifiable field research expenses to a maximum of $20,000 per year. In the case of doctoral students whose proposed field research will require more than 12 months in the developing country, the total value may not exceed $40,000. Applications are available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies and are a,cceptcd throughout the yea:·. CIDA Awards for Canadians This program offers awards '?f up to $25,000 p~r_year and is geared to Canadians seeking long-term trammg either through the pursuit of academic study (at the master's level only) or through execut(ng a pra':tical wor~/ research project. Applicants must design a J?roJcct_that will enable them to develop the skills and expertise which they require. At least 25% of their time must b~ allocated for fieldwork in a developing country. Deadline: February 12, 1992. Canada Memorial Foundation This scholarship provides opportunities for Canadian students to pursue courses or undertake research at universities or other institution in Britain for a period of normally not more than one year. The scholarships arc available for students who wish to pursue either a research programme or a postgraduate course at a uni_versity in Britain. Each university in Canada may nominate two candidates for this award. Application forms are available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Deadline: February 29, 1992. UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES February 7, 1992 SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE NSERC Internal Research Grants Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992, May 15, 1992 j-, Travel to do Research Program - January 15, 1992, May 15, 19S. v Graduate Student Support Program - March 10, 1992 Research Projects Program - March 10, 1992 Visiting Scholar Program - March 10, 1992 SSHRC Internal Research Grants Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992 and May 15, 1992 Research Projects Program - March 10, 1992 Visiting Scholar Program - March 10, 1992 OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS Canada-ASEAN Centre; Academic Institutional Support Fund January 15, 1992 . Canadian Red Cross - Career Development Fellowship Awards 92-93 - Jan 15, 1992 . CIDA Professional Awards - January 15, 1992 and April 30, 1992 Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/ Bursaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. L.S.B. Leakey Foundation - November 1 and February 1 National Research Council - Laboratories Research Associateships - Open NATO Fellowships Program 92-93- December 13, 1991 Ontario Ministry of Health - Nursing Innovation Fund January 1, May 1, September 1 . . Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation; Recreation Research Grants - December 31, 1991 Ontario-Quebec University Exchange Program - January 13, 1992 Rick Hansen/Man in Motion Legacy Fund; Spinal Cord \'i Research Grants - February 1, 1992 ..l) Sport Canada; Sport Research Program - February 1, 1992 University Research Incentive Fund - January 31, 1991 World Wildlife Endangered Species Recovery Fund - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Canada Memorial Foundation - February 29, 1992 ClDA Awards for Canadians - February 12, 1992 John G. Bene Fellowship in Social Forestry- January 15, 1992 Government of Canada Awards - Deadlines vary by country International Space University 1992 - January 15, 1992 Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarships - February 1, 1991 Ontario/Baden-Wurttemberg Student Exchange Program Young Researchers Award - Open NSERC Programs Department of Fisheries and Oceans/NSERC - December 13, 1991 Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15 Infrastructure Grants - November 1, 1991 International Collaborative Research Grants - March 1, 1992 International Scientific Exchange Awards - March 1, 1992 Research Partnerships Program - Open Scientific Publications - October 1 and April 15 Strategic Grants - May 1, 1992 SSHRC Programs Aid to Occasional Scholarly Conferences in Canada - July 1, November 1, April 1 Strategic Partnership Development Grants - November 1, January 15, April 15 . . .. . SSHRC/Dcpartment of Communic~ttons Jomt In1t1ative; Research on Cultural Development man Open Economy Page4 - -- - - - - -- - - - -- - RESEARCH NEWS - - - -- - - - - - - - Decembe r 1991 �People /Papers /Publications Special Projects/Awards Lome McDougall, Associate C . ,ofessor in the School of Nursing, has completed the requirements for his Doctor of Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Dr. McDougall's research was conducted to learn more about the process of healthy aging. "Too many people associate ill health with aging. There arc many active, healthy seniors out there whom we know very little about. For economic reasons as well as quality of life reasons we need to learn more . about the health of these seniors so that we can institute better health promotion and illness prevention programs. The way an individual ages and the state of his/her health in old age are processes which can be influenced by choices made in midlife and old age." Dr. McDougall teaches Gerontology and Community Health Nursing, and continues with research about the phenomena of aging, health and learning. Dr. Ch arles Ripley, Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy presented the paper"Top-down Causation and Human Behaviour" at the annual conference of the Ontario Philosophical Association, held in Ottawa, October 18-19. Another Lakchead paper, "Hetcronomy and Autonomy in Canadian Native Policy", written by Dr. Douglas Rabb and Dennis McPherson, was read by Mr. McPherson. The latter was an Dennis McPherson especially notable event. Mr. McPherson, a native Canadian, has collaborated with Dr. Rabb in developing the course, Philosopy 2805, Native Canadian World views, and in writing the textbook for the course. this was the first course in native philosophy to be offered in a Canadian university. Mr. McPherson's presentation in Ottawa marks the first time that a native Canadian has read a paper at the Ontario Philosophical Association Conference and possibly at any philosophical conference in Canada. Dr. William R. Morrison, Director of the Centre for Northern Studies, has recently published the following: "Imposing the British Way: the Mounted Police and the Klondike Gold Rush," in D. Killingray, ed., Policing the Empire: Government, authority and control, 1830-1940, Manchester: University of Manchester Press, 1991. "Towards a Methodology of Disasters: the Case of the Princess Sophia," in Ray Browne et al., eds. Digging Into Popular Culture: Theories and Methodologies in Archaeology, Anthropology and Other Fields, Bowling Green OH: Popular Press, 1991. "Policing the Boom Town: the Mounted Police as a Social Force on the Gold Rush Frontier, 1895-1905," in The Northern Review, 6, Winter 1990. "The American Rampant: Reflections on the Impact of the U.S. Armed Forces Overseas During World War If," in Journal of World History, vol.2, no.2, Fall 1991. Dr. Morrison r"-O presrnted a paper to the Western History Association, . .stin, Texas, October 1991 entitled "Northland: Cross-Border Integration of the Yukon Territory and Alaska, 1867-1923." Mr. Francis d ayton, Varsity Wrestling coach at L.U., has successfully completed the National Certification Program Level IV. In announcing this special achievement, Michael Payette, technical Director of the Canadian Amateur Wrestling Association, notes that Mr. Clayton is amongst the first wrestling coaches in the country to reach the highest level of coaching certification available in the sport. The School of Physical Ed ucation and Athletics at Lakehead University acknowledges with pride, the dedication and commitment to excellence exhibited by Francis Oayton and congratulate him on this achievement. Dr. Dan Weeks, Department of Physical Education, has been busy in 1991. With colleagues at McMaster University Dr. Weeks published "Verbal cuing and motor skill acquisition for adults with Down's syndrome" in Adapted Physical Education Quarterly and "Atypical cerebral dominan ce in Down's syndrome" in Bulletin of the Psychonomic Society. Continuing work initially funded by the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research and now funded by NSERC, Dr. Weeks and co-workers at Purdue University published "Salient-features coding and orthogonal compatibly effects: A reply to Umilta in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General and "Acquisition, retention and transfer of response-selection skill in choice-reaction tasks" in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory & Cognition. As weIJ, "S-R compatibility for destination of apparent motion: Catching affordances or directional coding?" is in press at the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance. In related work on the memory and control of movement Dr. Weeks and co-workers have a paper in press in the Journal of Human Movement Studies entitled "lnterpresentation activity and the retention of movement information" as well as a chapter entitled "Vision and motor control" that will appear in a forthcoming volume of the Advances in Psychology series published by North-Holland. In June, Dr. Weeks presented a paper "Disproving the disproof for the guidance hypothesis" at the meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, in Asilomar, California. Weeks also presented a paper at the annual Ontario Psychomotor Behaviour Group meeting entitled "Salient features coding operations". Last month Dr. Weeks attended the conference of the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Leaming where he presented a paper entitled "Relative frequency of KR and brief acquisition phases" as well as participating in a symposium, Disorders of praxis and movement sequencing", with a paper entitled "Cerebral specialization and movement organization in adults with Down's syndrome. Dr. Margaret Johnston, of the Department and Centre for Northern Studies, recently published an article in the International Journal of Canadian Studies. The article is entitled "The Canadian Wilderness Landscape as Culture and Commod- Dece mber 19 9.,__ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ AGORA Page7 �Publications continued from page 7 ity", and is published in a theme issue on the evolving Canadian landscape. (Fall 1991): 127 -143. Professor Renate Eigenbrod, Department of English presented a paper entitled 'The Oral in the Written: A Literature between two Cultures" at the Native American Studies conference at Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on October 26, 1991. Dr. Said Easa, Professor in Ovil Engineering, authored the following articles: Using the Cubic Spline Rule for Computing the Area Enclosed by an Irregular Boundary: Discussion", Journal of Surveying and Land Information Systems, Vol. 51, No 4, 1991, and "A Closed-Fom1 Probabilistic Solution for Evaluating the Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations: Discussion", Canadian Geotedrnical Journal, Vol. 28, No. 6, 1991. Dr. Jane Crossman, Associate Professor and Chair, School of Physical Education and Athletics, recently presented a paper at the North American Society for Sport Sociology annual conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin . the title of her paper was "A content analysis of the sports section of Canada's National newspapers" Dr. Thomas M.K. Song, Professor of the School of Physical Education and Athletics, Coordinator of Human Performance Laboratory, presented a paper entitled "Effect of Neuuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Energy Expenditure" at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Sport Sciences, Kingston, Ontario, October 24-26, 1991. The study was collaborated with Mr. B. Guthrie, Ms. D. Newhouse and Dr. I. Newhouse. Men's Support Group Formed Dr. Terry L. Hill, Department of Sociology, is seeking responses from any men on campus interested in creating a "Men's Support Group". This group would be an infom1al discussion group whose overall purpose would be to provide an open, supportive forum for any men on campus who arc experiencing grief over the anticipatory or real loss of a spouse (through death or divorce), a child, brother, sister, parent or other close loved one. Dr. Hill has extensive experience in volunteer work with self-help support groups of this type. Those men interested in pursuing the idea of a campus support group can contact Dr. I-Iii! at Ext. 8291, or at home at 473-0630. Pages Sessional Lecturers Needed The Department of Geography and the Department of Distance Education are _ identifying a pool of qualified sessional lectures for delivering Distance Educatio1 courses in the Environmental Assessment Certificate Program. We arc seeking instructors for the following courses: EA 1110: Introduction of Environmental Studies EA 2110: Introduction to Environmental Assessmen t EA 3110: Assessment of Biophysical Environmental Impacts EA 3130: Assessment of Social and Economic Environmental Impacts EA 4110: Environmental Impact Assessment in Hinterland Areas Duties would include conducting teleconferences, marking assignments, student consultations, and preparing and marking final examinations that are based on existing course material. A detailed description of each course can be found in the Lakehead University Calendar. Qualifications include an advance degree in a rclevan t area (e.g. environmental science, geography, biology) and experience in teaching at the post secondary level preferred . Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and the names and addresses of three references along with an indication of which courses you arc interested in teaching to : Ms. MacCallum, Program of the Environmental Assessment Certificate Program of the Environmental Assessment Certificate Program, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5El. Disting11islzed Awards continued from page 1 Easa moved to Canada and received his Masters from McMaster University. He completed his PhD at the University of California at Berkeley. Easa teaches courses in traffic engineering, transportation systems and highway design. His research has taken three Continued from page 1 directions. The first direction, sponsored by an NSERC grant, is related to the safety of highway geometric design. A number of components arc dealt with in the research. Easa is presently trying to develop a more comfortable vertical curve in highway design and a way to avoid sight hidden dips. I-le is also looking at the effects of longer trucks on Ontario highways. A key to Easa's research is the reliability analysis. ''When we design, we design for extreme conditions but we don't look at the fai lure level of the design. My research is concerned with that failure level as well." In another direction, Easa is preparing state-of-the art papers sponsored by the transportaion planning committee of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Easa's third research direction deals with his interest in other transportation related areas - surveying, highway drainage, pavemen t design and highway construction. Dr. AU Mirza has been on faculty at Lakehead University since 1980. He is a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as well as the American Concrete Institute (ACI). I-le serves as Chair of the Joint committee on Reinforced Concrete Columns of the American Concrete Institute and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Mirza was a research associa te at the University of Alberta and was with an Edmonton consulting fim1 for a number of years. He received his PhD from thr , University of Texas. ._)I Dr. Mirza was nominated for the excellence in teaching award by Director of the School of Engineering, Dr. Gary Locker. Letters of support from students both past and present were submitted with the nomination. Although he has not taken any formal training in teaching, Mirza feels comfortable in his tead,ing role. "I reflect upon my time as a student and think of the tead1ers and the mistakes they made. Teaching is hard \Vork. Jt takes a lot of time and I do put a lot of time into it." The key to teaching says Mirza, is to be uniformly fair. "Students may disa·grcc with me on a number of things but nobody has accused me of not being fa ir." Mirza believes that as a professor in a professional school, the responsibility of the faculty is two-fold. 'We provide the students with the course content and we arc committed to cover it and give technical background, and at the same time, teach them to behave as a professional." The most in1portant part of teaching to Dr. Mirza is his belief that students not only must know how to do things but also to understand why they~ arc doing them. "You have to integrat<,J the theory and the practical. It makes the course interesting but also very demanding." - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - AGORA - - -- - - - - -- - - - - December 1991 �Math Institute Established The Minister of Colleges and Universities announced that The Fields ,-institute for Research in Mathematical \.... ciences, a national research centre to be located in Ontario, will receive roughly a million dollars from the province this year. The Institute will also benefit from federal funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). This year, NSERC will provide $300,000 to the Institute, and has also committed up to a total of $1.35 million from the second and third years of operation. The Fields institute is the result of collaboration among McMaster University, the University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo, as well as the provincial and federal governments. It is designed to be a focal point for mathematics research, drawing mathematical scientists from across Canada and around the world for yearly programs of leading~dge research and graduate training. Other Canadian universities will be invited to affiliate with the new Fields Institute. The establishment of the Institute will encourage researchers and graduate students, who might otherwise have emigrated, to remain in Canada. "Experience in Europe and the U.S. shows that major research advances can result from bringing outstanding mathematicians together from a concentrated attack on common problems," said NSERC president Dr. Peter Morand. The Institute is named after John Charles Fields, a native of Hamilton, Ontario, who was a mathematician of international repute. The Fields Institute, which will be located initially at the University of Waterloo while p lans for a permanent site are developed, will bring together the critical mass of researchers necessary to stimulate major progress in mathematics and will provide new opportunities for graduate training. It will also encourage interaction between university-based research and privatesector research and development. The Institute will have no permanent faculty, but will bring together about 50 prominent mathematical scientists and postdoctoral fellows for collaborative programs of leading-edge research. In the current start-up year, the topic of concentration is Control theory, focusing on Stabilization, control and Design of Flexible Structures and Control of Mechanical Systems. These topics are currently generating important new developments in mathematics itself and have application as diverse as automatic flight control for aircraft, control for aircraft, control of communications satellites and design of new pharmaceutical products. Jerrold E. Marsden, a native of British Columbia, now professor of mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley, will assume the Directorship of the institute. Marsden, a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and winner of the Norbert Weiner Prize awarded by the American Mathematical Society and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics is one of Canada's most outstanding mathematicians. C AGING AND HEALTH ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED AT OPENING On January 15, Dr. Neena Chappell, Director of the Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba will give the Centre's inaugural lecture at 7:00 pm in the Bora Laskin Theatre, Faculty of Education. Dr. Chappell is an internationa!Jy recognized researcher and author in the field of aging and the sociological aspects of health care. All faculty, students and the general public are welcome to attend. there is no fee or registration required for the lecture. On Thursday, January 16 at 2:00 pm, Dr. Bob Rosehart and Dr. Sandy Macpherson, Director of McMaster University's Educational Centre for Aging and Health, will officially launch the two year gerontology program in the Health Sciences Resource Centre. From 2:30 - 4:00 pm, following the opening ceremonies, several orientation workshops are planned on the proposed work of the new Centre. Workshops will explore ( :urrent plans to establish a clinical teaching unit (CTU) in Thunder Bay, provide interdisciplinary continu ing professional education sessions in aging and health, and stimulate interdisciplinary research in geriatrics and gerontology. The workshops and program launching ceremony arc free and open to all interested individuals, but you arc requested to preregister by telephoning the Centre. You will be asked to indicate your choice of workshop. For further information, contact Mary Lou Kelley (Director) or Julie Wojciechowski (Administrative Assistant) at the N.E.C.A.H. office, Dr. Lorne McDougall, School of Nursing (Associate Director or any other member of the Gerontology Study Group: Hank Akervall, Sue Berry, Anita Chen, Leona Dicasmirro, Mary Heard, Terry Hill, Ti King, Diana Pallen, Jane Ramsay, Ken Rotenberg, Janice Perkins, Peter Proulx, Darlene Steven, Jane Taylor. L ___ _ Information Sessions On January 16 at 4:00 pm, Dr. Sandy MacPherson and Betty Norris, of the Educational CentTc for Aging and Health (EACH) at McMaster, will hold a meeting to provide general information on ECAH's Educational Fellowship and Bursary programs. Candidates for fellowships and bursaries will normally be: 1) individuals working in an ECAH Oinical Teaching Unit, or related community settings that provide care for the elderly; 2) individuals who are faculty members of Ontario universities or who demonstrate the potential to become University faculty members. Candidates could likely include those health and social service professionals working with the proposed Thunder Bay Clinical Teaching Unit program, Lakehead University adjunct professors or field/clinical instructors in professional programs and faculty members of Confederation Col- ~ ~ ~ - -- - le_g_e)_._ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ~ December 1991~ -- -- - -- -- -- -- - AGORA Page9 �Forum Hancock on Campus by Paula Vanveen, Argus Staff On Thursday, November 14th Ken Hancock held 2 seminars on the topic of "Men Against Male Violence". Hancock, an ex-NHL player for the Chicago Blackhawks, docs not physically look like a "typical" advocate for women's rights. It was, however, during his time as a hockey player that Hancock began to feel ashamed of the violence he and his fellow team-mates were causing. He came to the realization that no person has the right to touch another in a violent manner. Hancock opened the discussion by describing the work of Men Against Male Violence. Groups of men will participate in 6 walks across Ontario beginning in the Spring of 1992. They are hoping to raise public awareness as well as encourage men across the province to speak out against violence. Mr. Hancock then shifted the focus of the seminar. He stated that male culture worships war, and feels that the maiming and killing of Iraqi women and children was seen as a victory. . Hancock failed, however, to state his group's views on female participation in the Gulf War, a step which some women feel is a forward move in the issue of women's rights. When questioned about this later, Hancock stated that war is still a male-dominated phenomenon and that women were merely exercising their rights, not sensationalizing the actual war itself. On the homefront the violence is more personal. After T.V. football games, the phones at rape/assault crisis centres across the nation light up as men vent their anger not on the losing team, but on their wives/girlfriends/children. Hancock also said a male walking away from a sexist J comment/joke or a women in physical or sexual distress is different from the man that turned and left the room as 14 women were murdered in Montreal. Apathy, of course, was not an issue in this case. One male student who was forced out by gunpoint by the murderer committed suicide one year after the massacre. Hancock feels that some men don't find it worth it to fight for women's equality with respect to "minor" incidents such as sexist jokes and harassing behaviour. He also noted that men tend to "talk away life". A NATO base in the north was completely shut down by Inuit women protesting on the runway against missile testing; they were tired of waiting for men to stop talking and begin taking action. Hancock finished the seminar by giving some alarming facts. Women arc the poorest people in society. Some men consider violence against women, children and minorities as profound power. Canada Jed the world in arms supplies to the United States during Vietnam, including the making of napalm in Toronto. Some crisis shelters arc built like fortresses to protect the women and children inside. Crisis centre workers arc constantly confronted with shotguns by men looking for their wives or girlfriends. Hancock has been jailed 60 times due to his support of causes ranging from ending the Vietnam war to Native rights. It was during these stays in jail where Hancock found most of his courage from women. Hancock closed his speech by saying that this violence is not a women's issue: men arc the cause of this violence, it's their issue. "'\ The crowd was left with this last thought: "The final roll-I call is the roll call of justice." THE WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN Breaking Men's Silence to End Men's Violence If it were between countries, we'd call it war. If it were a disease, we'd call it an epidemic. If it were an oil spill, we'd call it a disaster. But it's happening to women, and it's just an everyday affair. It is violence against women. It is a rape at home and on dates. It is beating or the blow that one out of four Canadian women receive in their lifetime. It is sexual harassment at work and sexual abuse of the young. It is murder. There's no secret enemy pulling the trigger. No unseen virus that leads to death. It's just men. Men from all social backgrounds and of all colours and ages. Men in business suits and men in blue collars. Men who plant the fields and men who sell furniture. Not weirdos. Just regular guys. All those regular guys, though, have helped create a climate of fear and mistrust among women. Our sisters and our mothers, our daughters and our lovers can no longer feel safe in their homes. At night they can't walk to the corner for milk without wondering who's walking behind them. It's hard for them to tum on the T.V. without seeing men running amok in displays of brutality against women and other men. Even the millions of women in relationships with that majority of men who are gentle and caring feel they can not totally trust men. All women arc imprisoned in a culture of violence. Men's violence against women isn't aberrant behaviour. Men have created cultures where men use violence against other men. Where we wreak violence on the natural habitat, where we see violence as the best means to solve differences between nations, where every boy is forced to !cam to fight or be branded a sissy, and where men have forms of power and privilege that women do not enjoy. Men have been defined as part of the problem. But we are writing this statement because we think that men can also be part of the solution. Confronting men's violence requires nothing less than a commitment to full equality for women and a redefinition of what it means to be men, to discover a meaning to manhood that doesn't require blood to be spilled . \ ..., PagelO - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - December 1991 �MIDWIVES GET STATUS THROUGH LEGISLATION r \ On_tario will become the first province to offer a bachelor's degree program in dw1f~ry.1:"~e announcement :,,vas made by Richard Allen, Minister of Colleges and Universities, and Health Minister Frances Lankin. Universities that educate health professionals will be asked to develop proposals for the bachelor's program. Joint or multi-sized programs will be encouraged to respond to the diverse needs and challenges of Ontario's population. They will provide a balance of clinical and classroom teaching and will contribute to the development of midwifery practice and research in Ontario. . Proposals~~ r<:vicwcd by an ext~r_nal panel composed of educators, recognized experts m m1dw1fery, health practitioners and consumers. A decision on the location of the program will be made by spring 1992 with the start date of 1993. ~nkin w~nts to in ~egrate midwives into the health care system as quickly as possible argumg that women have been waiting too many years to choose how they want childbirth conducted." . Midwifery would become a regulated health profession under the proposed Regulated Health Professions Act. Under the new Act, midwives would be able to ca:c f~r women whose pregnancies and births arc uncomplicated. A College of M1dw_1vcs _would be_formcd to register midwives and oversee standards of practice. Ontano will be the first Province to integrate midwifery education, services and regulation into its health care and postsecondary systems. 1 Man_ager~ from the Ch_ina Sdence and Technology Exchange Centre in Beijing tour the Engmeerzn$ laboraton~s at LU as part of the intemational training program being offered at tfedera~wn c;olleg_e m Thun~er Bay. Dr. Claude Johnston, Chair of the Department of vii Engmeermg, gives an ammated presentation to an attentive audience. A Christmas Message from the Chancellor Margaret Atwood, in her novel, "Life Before Man," says this about Elizabeth, a woman about to separate from her husband; "She'd gone home early. She will wrap Christmas presents, hiding the packages under the bed before the children get home from school. Alrcad y she knows the crackle of paper, the brightness of the ribbons will be almost more than she can bear. It's the hope, the false promise of hope she can't tolerate. Everything is worse at Christmas; it always has been. But she'll get through it." At Christmas, everything is much better, or worse. It's because of the hope that Christmas brings. It's the season for healing damaged human relationships or for revealing the ugliness of scarred relationships. It's the season where human hearts recognize the human condition that we all share, or where human hearts exclude and hurt each other. It's the season where people join joyfully in celebration, or it can be the season where family feuds erupt. Is the promise of Christmas so much false promise? Is it only a few days of festivity, tinsel, trimming and diversion, and then back to life without hope? The coming of God as a small baby promises hope and a future. The helpless baby shares our helplessness but also opens up the way for an open future. This Christmas, I hope you do more than sin1ply "get through it!" I hope you will savour and take hold of the hope tha t Christmas demonstrates, and do so 'vVith joy. Minwentakwan Emakosh eKiishikaak C December 199.1c-- - -- - - - - - - - -- -- AGORA Pagell �Campus Calendar To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Office at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002. Deadline for the January Agora is December 16, 1991. THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS November 11 - December 16, 1991 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday 11 :00 a.m. to 11:30 p .m. Thunder Bay Art Gallery November 19 - December 15 SATYRS,CARDINALS, AND BEGGARS Organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada November 20 - December 15 JUANGEUER Organized by Extension Services, Art Gallery of Ontario December 17 - February 9 RICK RIVET TBAG December 20 - January 26 TIURA, TRAINOR, BOSS & WARREN Regional Artists Series December 20 - February 9 ROBERT FONES Organized & circulated by the Art Gallery of Ontario ll il1ntmiffllrmR1iliil Cornwall Concert Series 1991/92 Wednesday, 15 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Speaker: Dr. Neena Chappell . Director, Centre of Agmg University of Manitoba Topic: Informal and Formal Care for Seniors: Focus on Social Policy Bora Laskin Lecture Theatre - 7:00 pm Thursday, 16 All Concerts arc held in the Recital Hall, 210 S. Algoma St. and are on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Tickets are available at the door. January 14, 1992 Christoph Both, cello (Victoria); Heather Morrison, piano Fee -$5.00 January 28, 1992 John Ehde, cello (Sweden); Heather Morrison, piano Fee $5.00 Grand Opening of the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health Program 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Health Sciences Resource Centre 4:30pm Fellowship Meeting Monday, 20 Senate Meeting - 2:30 pm Monday, 25 F REE PUBLIC LECTURE Speaker: Noreen rvancic Confederation College Topic: A View From the Roof: A Song From the Window Ryan Building, Rm 1022 - 7:30 pm 1992 Varsity Home Schedule January 3-4 Pizza Hut High School Girls Volleyball 9/8:00am January 10-11 Gord Garvie Memorial Wrestling Festival Women's Basketball vs. Waterloo 6:30 pm Men's Basketball vs. Waterloo 8:30 pm January 17-18 Women's Volleyball vs.Windsor 7:30 pm Sunday, 8 Children's Chrishnas Party Main Cafeteria - 2:00 pm The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except August), and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media'. . business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. Director of External Relations: John Russell, Editor: Katherine Shedden Assistant: Denise Bruley Calendar: Lynn Spenceley Photography: Peter Puna Graphics: 13. Kaminski Printing: Rainbow Address correspondence to: Editor/ Agora Information Office SN1002 Lakehead University Oliver Road, Thunder I3ay, Ontario, P7I3 SE1 (807) 343-8631 or 343-8300 FAX 807-343-8192 ) Thursday, 19 Faculty & Staff Christmas Party Davinci Centre - Michelangelo & Marco Polo Rooms Symposium - 6:00pm Buffet Dinner - 7:00 pm Presentations - 8:00 pm Dancing - 9:00 pm 0 .;~& -,;; t 8.08. RL Zuback Alumni u ~ Q) (I) 0 E~ ., o:o ..0 Q) .... .Q? ~-? (/) (/) 8H t; 0 ~o ... J ~ N � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.8 No.11 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a report from the President, an announcement of the Regional Centre opening, and a Christmas message from the Chancellor. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-12 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Chancellor Lois Wilson Lakehead Lakehead University Lois Wilson President Rosehart President's Perspective Regional Centre https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/a00a1787ad957db6dfc50f9850b3d0ae.pdf 9343d1cdafb5f0cdef96568869aade4b PDF Text Text OL I{ \ORTIIER\ \"ISI O\ ..,nside: Student going to Lapland .. 3 Research News .. blue pages Attorney-General on Campus ............................ 6 "War an d H ypocnsy • " ......... . 7 Lakehead ~~ University _AgOr~ THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL. 8. NO. 2 FEBRUARY 1991 Giving: A Family Affair $19.2 million in five years. It's a big Regional Education Building and the Stuchallenge, but according to John Russell, dent Centre with shared construction features, and he starts to imagine all that Director of External Relations and the Share our Northern Vision Campaign, "it's is possible when people get involved and feel part of the dream. "The $6 million exreachable, and more important, a pansion on the Bora Laskin Building, $3 necessary goal". The campus is experimillion for the library, another $3 million encing major growth for the first time in for the Fieldhouse, $1 million for scholar25 years, largely the product of the ships and another $1 million for equipsuccessful Parh1er's Campaign comment: these were just items on a muchpleted in 1987. Russell points to the A 12-member, all-party Committee set up their Thunder Bay headquarters in the Agora to hear views about the future of Canada and the Pravince's role within it. People did voice their concerns on many issues including language rights, needed wish list a couple of years ago, but with strong support, we can make them a reality. It's critical that we start at home, with the university family" . He defines that family as faculty, staff, Board of Governors, alumni, parents and students. When the private sector is approached for major contributions, the first question they ask is often "what have you done for yourselves?" Continued on page 4 Quebec separatism, Free Trade and native issues. To receive further information or register your views call the Toll-Free number: 1-800-668-7275 �J Report From the President Dr. Bob Rosehart Dr. John Rideout Dr. John Rideout, Professor Emeritus of English, passed away recently. Dr. Rideout made a long and important contribution to the development of Lakehead University. In recent years, after his formal retirement, John became involved extensively in off-campus teaching for Continuing Education. He loved to go to the regional communities, and his students really enjoyed him. I believe that he has been quoted as saying (paraphrased) that, while the focus of Lakehead University has been the Thunder Bay campus, the real students to serve are out there in the region. It was only in the past couple of years that, on medical advice with respect to his vision, he had to give up this activity. Dr. and Mrs. Rideout enjoyed retirement and many postcards arrived in my office over the past few years, all of churches and cathedrals around the world. John was fascinated by the archi tccture of cathedrals. Unfortunately, often upon passing, an unknown chapter is opened in one's career. Although some of John's dose friends at Lakchead University were aware, to some degree, of his contribution to the civil rights movement in the U.S., all were somewhat surprised to hear the extensive array of his involvement. His commitment to the cause of equality was unfailing, and his contribution to Lakehead University has been appreciated. Dr. John Rideout also holds another p lace of honour in the history of Lakehead University. He was, and is, I believe, the only Lakehead University faculty member, to date, to hold a Rhodes Scholarship. Ontario Constitution Committee The recent hearings of the Ontario Select Committee on the Constitution held in the Agora were very interesting and successful. Without getting into content, the Agora (Greek for meeting place) is a spectacular and appropriate room for such serious topics to be discussed. Numerous students took advantage of the day and evening meetings to help become more focused on this important debate which may ultimately lead to reshaping the definition of Canada as we know it today. Although organized on very short notice, I received many favourable comments about Agora Editor (Katherine Shedden) and the effort she and the university staff put into the day's events. As well, the Parliamentary Channel broadcast the entire hearings live (and repeated) all over Ontario. I really enjoyed the very dramatic and colourful shots of Lakehead University shown on the signoff. (Who says public television doesn't have commercials?) Vice-President (Academic) Search By the time that you read this, I expect that the two candidates, Dr. D. Atkinson and Dr. J. Whitfield, will have completed their on-campus interviews, and the Search Committee will be mulling over the input received during the process. The search has been competitive, and I feel that we have two excellent candidates for the position. A decision is expected by the end of February. Page 2 Buildings, Buildings! In spite of the weather, construction continues on our current projects. All seems to be going well, and next fall should see some impressive new facilities added to our spacL inventory. The Space Committee continues to review the areas of space freed up by the various moves and, as we would expect, there arc still more needs than space. A couple of times in the past few weeks, I have donned my hard hat and had a sneak preview of the new Student Centre/ Regional Education Centre facility. At this stage, it is impressive, and I can hard! y wait to see the finished product. Having a few new "rectangular" classrooms will prove to be a real novelty. The view from the Economics Department offices and the Geography Map Room, however, will probably be the focal points of the new facility. Operating Grants and Tuition Fees (91/92) As I finish this column (Monday, February 11, 1991), the Ontario Government is in the process of announcing grant increases for next year to the University system of approximately 8% and corresponding 8% increases in tuition fees. As you know, Lakehead University doesn't achieve our new student corridor average until the 92/93 fiscal year so this coming year was expected to be another tight one. With the level of grants announced, I can assure you that we will have to budget carefully. I am somewhat relieved, and I believe the students will be also that, in spite of all the recent attention given to proposals to massively increase tuition fees, the actual increases proposed are consistent with recent government policy. Students bring Honour to L.U. Congratulations to Andre Roy, Engineering Department, who has been selected to receive The 1991 Bell Canada Engineering and Computer Science Award. The School of Nursing should be very proud of Therese Lim and Elizabeth Borycki, 4th year students, who were one team of only four student presenters at the National Conference hosted by McGill. More than 150 delegates from across Canada heard their presentation, "The Trend Toward NurseMidwifery in Canada" and asked lots and lots of questions". The students received financial assistance from Mary O'Rourkc, alumna and long time university supporter, and LUSU. Therese Lim, left, and Elizabeth Borycki, take a well-deserued break after putting the finishing touches on their research paper. AGORA - - -- - - - -- - - - - - February 1991 �Around Campus Native Student at University of pland Art Sinclair, a native Canadian and senior Education student, has been chosen to spend six weeks at the University of Lapland, in Rovaniemi, Finland. Lakehead University, through the Centre for Northern Studies, has an exchange program with Lapland and Art and fellow student Susan Flabiano, are the firs t students from Lakehead to attend. The University of Lapland is located on the Arctic Circle. It is in the beginning stages of setting.up a program of s tudy for the Sarni people, the indigenous people of Lapland, and specifically requested a native student for the exchange. "They were looking for a student's perspective", said Sinclair, "and though LU's programs are modest, they are significant in terms of native education involving the community" . The Faculty of Education has a number of exchange programs with Scandinavian universities and will be sending another two students to the University of Lulea in Sweden later in the month. Professor David Bates, Chairman of Pre-Service Education, says "we know that with Art's background and knowledge he will be a good ambassador at the University of Lapland" . Native Students' Day Once again LU was the site of Native Students' Day, held this year on February 1. The event is a unique one among t1"":1adian universities and was organized by the Native ~ udents Association and Native Support Services. The morning was reserved for Native displays - Arts and crafts and native organizations set up booths in the Agora. Guest lecturers included Dr. Bob Thomas, University of Arizona, who spoke to the audience on the problems of interpreting oral history. Dr. Calvin Martin, Rutgers State University, discussed the problems of Native history due to Western European thought and the difficulties involved with Native studies. The evening closed with a Pow Wow and traditional dancers and drummers. 23rd Annual Forestry Symposium The 23rd Annual Forestry Symposium, organized by the LU Forestry Association, was held January 25 and 26 at the university. The theme of the symposium was "Community Forestry". Speakers included Minister of Natural Resources, Bud Wildman, Stewardship Director of the Teme-Augama Anishnabai, Mary La Ronde, Julian Dunster of Simon Fraser University, Richard Baerg, CTDA and Mike Roy of the Centre for Forestry and Environmental Studies, Newfoundland. Lecture topics dealt with the definition of community forestry, community forestry for and by aboriginal peoples and the Ontario government policy on community forestry. OBITUARY John Graville Rideout passed away on January 26, 1991 in Thunder Bay. Born in Vermont, he was educated in Maine, England (a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford) and Rhode Jsland. Dr. Rideout taught at several colleges and universities in the United States before coming to Canada in 1964 to serve as Chairman of the English Department at the soon-to-become Lakehead University. He retired as Professor Emeritus in 1980 but continued to teach off-campus in Kenora, Dryden, Rainy River, Ear Falls and Red Lake for another four years - a total of 44 years dedicated to his love of English literature. His colleagues speak with great admiration about the zest for literature and life that he infused into his teaching. He had the gift of being able to put the litera ture in the context of its age making his classes an unforgettable experience. The university community sends condolences to the family of Dr. John Rideout. A m emorial scholarship fund has been established at Lakehead by family, friends and colleagues who wish to honour his long and distinguished association with the University. Those wishing to donate to this fu nd, which will create an annual award in perpetuity, may send their contributions to the Lakehead University Development Office (Rideout Memorial). Official Opening of the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research January 25 was the official grand opening of the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research (CNF ER) on campus. The building, which houses Ministry of Natural Resources biologists, ecologists and foresters, was the site of the official ribbon cutting by MNR Minister Bud Wildman, centre, and left to right, Sister Alice Greer, MPP Shelley Wark-Martyn, hidden in back MP Joe Comuzzi, Mayor Jack Masters and Dr. Bob Rosehart. February 1991 AGORA - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- -- - Page 3 �'7t s t a r t s a t h o m e " Conlinuedfrompage1 Knowing that a successful campaign at home would build the foundation for the larger campaign, organizers structured the campaign in such a way that everyone would be personally contacted. "We started with the President, Chair of the Faculty and Staff Campaign, who then met with members of senior administration, who had the opportunity to involve their people and set Department and School goals. "The areas we've mentioned have been given top priority but the key to the success of this campaign is the involvement factor. People are very concerned about where their hard-earned dollars will go. If they have a say, if they feel that their contribution is for something they believe in, then the community spirit alone will build these future dreams, just as it did 30 years ago when the people of the area envisioned a university". People often want information about how to channel their donation so that it best meets their needs. Russell pointed out one case where a donor insisted the money go to the library - and then recommended certain journals! "That's great'', he said "People need options and whether they help with bricks and mortar or start a new scholarship, it's the participation that is going to make a difference." For further information about the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign, or how to get involved call John Russell or Rob Zuback at the Development Office 343-8913. I "I believe this region is very fortunate to have a university. For the past eight years, l have been contributing to an endowed scholarship through payroll deduction because I consider Lakehead University and its students a worthwhile investment. I look upon it as my way of leaving something lasting and meaningful behind." Betty Hygaard, Assistant External Relations "Stories students have told me of the was/P. of human potential at some large universi ties, help me to understand what a good educational investment Lakehead University is." Clem Kent, Professor Mathematical Sciences 'Tm a grad, but that is not the only reason I give. I really believe most people want to give. We all have to give a little bit and stand together and do some good. I think cooperation is the way to counteract cynicism. The alumni has been working their butts off and I want to support them. It means a lot "l think it's the university's commitment to regional programs that means the most to me to know that our contributions, no matter Being able to deliver our university courses to the people of Northwestern Ontario in thei how small, can make a difference and home community is a gratifying experience. Being from Northwestern Ontario, I fully improve the quality of life at this institution support the fundraising efforts that help make these programs possible." - now and in the future." Marg Boone, Director Andy McFall, Grounds Lead Hand School of Nursing Campus Development February 1991 AGORA - - - - - - - - - -- - -Page 4 �RESEARCH NEWS Ever since man's presence on earth, he has had to compete with pests in order to grow food, shelter and clothe himself. Man's intense clashes with pests have resulted in disease, famine and even death. In order to minimize the impact of pests and consequently improve his lifestyle, mankind has developed pesticides, chemicals aimed at killing the unwanted organisms. h1 spite of all the benefits of increased pesticides, they have come under intense attack, as a result of increased public awareness about health and environmental effects. A research team, led by entomologist Dr. Yves Prevost, School of Forestry, is developing a new understanding of how de.ii with pests. "Pests arc any organ,n th.it interferes with the comfort .ind well being of m.inkind. TI1c pests we arc dealing with arc insects. We arc looking at methods w hid1 will minimize the use of insecticides. Sometimes insecticides are the only answer to the problem, but often other methods can be used and that is the focus of our current research." A long-standing approach to the control of spruce bud worm populations is aerial application of insecticides. Dr. Prevost and graduate student Shelley Vescio arc inves tiga ting how trees defend themselves against feeding by the bud worm. "We believe trees can take care of themselves because trees arc loaded with defence chemicals much like the immune system of humans. What we would like to understand is how trees use these defences in repelling .in insect attack and once we understand how it works then we could apply the principle to forest management". Another pest that is making its presence well-known is the white pine weevil. This insect destroys the principle growing shoot of newly planted spruces and pines, which is counter -;>roductivc to the massive regeneration 1 ( .'orts of the forests. There are on! ya few insecticides available for white pine weevil control, but their u se is labour intensive and not always successful. Dr . Prevost, graduate student Anne Villeneuve, and Rhonda Millikin, terrestrial (C vertebrate ecologist at the Forest Pest Management Ins titute (FPM I) in Sault Ste. Marie, arc investigating the importance of bird natural enemies on white pine weevil populations. "We virtually don't know anything about the significance of birds, or for that matter other natural enemies, in keeping white pine weevil populations in check. We must understand the biological links in the ecosystem first, if we are going to be successful in controlling any pest, by wha tcver means". Another approach to minimizing insecticide use is to practise selective application. In collaboration with Dr. G. Grant of FPMf and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Dr. Prevost is monitoring for the presence of spruce bud worm and spruce concworm in seed orchards which yield seeds used in seedling production. These two insects feed on the cones which produce the seeds and thus d iminish seed production potenti.il. Traps specific for bud worm and concworm moths are being used to monitor for the presence and numbers of these moths in the orchards. Research is underway to relate the numbers of moths caught in the traps and the expected damage to cones the following year. Armed with a prediction, orchard managers should be able to pl.in if they need to apply insecticides or not. Reduction in pesticide usage rests also with the public. With the support of the Ministry of Natural Resources program, Environmental Youth Corps, Dr. Prevost has organized an insect identification clinic in the School of Forestry. The public can bring in their insect guests and the clinic will identify the insect and indicate how the insect should be dealt with. 'The grea t majority of insects are beneficial and the application of insecticides in most cases actually docs more harm than good. Before the public can treat perceived problem insects, they must know what they are dealing with. We promote non-insecticidal approaches as much as possible". RESEARCH PROFILE: "THE BUG MAN" Dr. Yves Prevos t Sch ool of Forestry 'The great majority of insects are beneficial. .. in most cases the application of insecticides actually does more harm than good." �Four Professors Going to China The Ontario-Jiangsu Educational Exchange (OJEE) Program has initiated a three-year pilot project with Lakehead University and Nanjing Forestry University, which will provide additional funding to nurture existing linkages. Dr. P. Knowles Ten person-months have been reserved on the exchange for Lakehead University scholars and graduate students to go to Jiangsu and as well for Nanjing Forestry University scholars to undertake research or teach at Lakehead University. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies is pleased to announce that in a recent competiSOVIET SCHOLAR TO VISIT DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY The Department of Chemistry at Lakehead University has accepted a Soviet scholar, Dr. Alexander Yuffe, to pursue short-term research (2 months) under the 1990-91 Canada/ USSR Academic Exchange Program. The program is administered by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) on behalf of the Department of External Affairs and International Trade. Dr. Yuffe is a professor of Chemistry at Tyumen University and specializes in Heterogeneous and Metal Complex Catalysis. CONTRACTS AND AWARDS Dr. R.J. Day, School of Forestry, has been awarded a research con tract by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to complete the analysis of the snag and down log rnmponent of the Temagami white and red pine ecology study in the Northeastern Region. Dr. E. Setliff, School of Forestry, has been awarded a prestigious research grant from the National Geographic Society to study wood inhabiting fungi (neotropica-the polypores) in Puerto Rico. PUBLICATIONS Dr. Azim Mallik, Department of Biology, was invited to write two chapters for a book published in 1990 entitled, Wetland Ecology and Management : Case Studies. The case studies are entitled, "Microscale Succession and Vegetation Management by Fire in a Freshwater Marsh of Atlantic Canada" (pp. 19-29) and "Smoldering Combustion, Thermal Decomposition and Nutrient Content Following Controlled Burning of Typha Dominated Organic Mat'' (pp. 717). Dr. Mallik also co-authored an article entitled, "Moose browsing and allelopathic effects of Kalmia Angustifolia on balsam fir regeneration in central Newfoundland" which first appeared in the 1989 issue of Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 19(4): 524-526 and has been reprinted by the National Research Council of Canada. Dr. R. Rollins Prof. K.C. Yang Dr. R. Farmer tion, the OJEE Selection Committee chose four scholars from Lakehead University to go to Jiangsu during 1991 - 1992: Dr. R. Rollins, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism; Dr. P. Knowles, Depar tment of Biology /Forestry; and from the School of Forestry, Prof. K.C. Yang, and Dr. R. Farmer. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES HEALTH AND WELFARE CANADA (NHRDP) AIDS Research Program The purpose of this announcement is to provide an update on the mandate and revised application deadlines of the National Health Research and Development Program's AIDS Research initiative. As part of the federal government's commitment to fighting ATOS in Canada, the NHRDP provides support for health sciences research related to HN and AIDS. The following research issues relate to three of the fundamental goals identified in the national AIDS strategy: 1) To stop the transmission of HlV; 2) To search for effective vaccines, drugs and therapies; 3) To care for, treat, and support people infected with HIV, and support their caregivers, families anr') friends. The biomedical, epidemiological, clinical, health services, psychosocial, and health promotion research which is supported under the NHRDP's AIDS research program lays the groundwork which will help Canada to achieve these goals. Activities eligible for support include: research projects, pilot and feasibility studies, formu lation proposals and demonstration/evaluation projects, salary support of career researchers and research-oriented conferences, workshops and symposia. If you are interested in applying to the program, please stop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies for further information. Health and Welfare Canada is trying to facilitate proposal preparation and has given researchers the option of submitting a Jetter of intent, which may be submitted at any time, or to submit a full proposal by March 15 or September 15. THE EASTER SEAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF ONTARIO The Easter Seal Research Institute supports Research and Developmen t and Professional Training concerned with the prevention, treatment and management of physical disabilities in children and young adults in the Province of Ontario. In addition to the following programs, the Institute offers Doctoral Training Grants as well as Post-Doctoral Feilowships. Research Grants - Research dealing with preventative aspects of an y medical condition which could result in a continuing physical handicap will be encouraged, but atten tion will also be directed toward improved methods of treatment. Deadline: April 15 and October 15. Summer Studentships - $3,000 The object of the Summer Studentships is to provide five fu ll-time students, only one per Ontario University, with an Page 2 - - - - - - -- -- - - -- - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - - - - - - -- - February 1991 �opportunity to gain firsthand experience with research relating to the prevention, treatment and management of ohysical disabilities in children and young adults. Deadline: ..1arch 1, 1991. WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION FELLOWSHIPS A limited number of WHO Fe!Jowships arc available for Canadian citizens wishing to under take short-tem1 health studies (less than 3 months) outside of Canada. Fellowships are limited to a maximum of $5,000. This amount is provided to contribute to the cost of air fare and daily expenses. Applications are welcome from health personnel in medical, paramedical and health related fields such as dentistry, nutrition, rehabilitation and veterinary medicine, as well as teachers and administrators in these areas. Deadline: June 30, 1991 . C KILLAM PROGRAM OF THE CANADA COUNCIL Killam Research Fellowship s The purpose of the Killam Research Fellowships program is to support researchers in any of the following broad fields: humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, engineering, and multidisciplinary studies. The Fellowship provides released time to an individual scholar who wishes to pursue independent research (max. $53,000). The deadline for submitting applications is June 30, 1991. GRADUATE THESES The Senate Graduate Studies Committee has asked that acknowledgement be given to a student and supervisor when a thesis is completed. Beginning with this issue of the AGORA, Ms. Kris Delorey, Graduate Studies will prepare for Research News, a list of all completed theses so that the ~cadcrs can be informed about the types of graduate student ( cscarch being undertaken at Lakehead University. The following graduate students are to be commended for their outstanding scholar!y effor ts: CHRETIAN, Roland (M.A. Psychology) Supervisor: Dr. K.P. Satinder Thesis Title: Immunological Consequences of Chemically Induced Generalized Epilepsy. DENG, Shaotang (M.Sc.Forestry): Supervisor: Dr. R. E. Farmer, School of Forestry Thesis Title: Variation of Syllepsis in Eleven Tamarack (Larix laricina (Du Roi) K. Koch) Provenances in Northeastern Ontario and its Relation with Height Growth. MAHON, Shelley (M.A. Psychology) Supervisor: Dr. M. Sellick Thesis Title: Coping Strategies Used by Cancer Patients in Anticipation of Cancer Centre Follow-up Appointments. MALEY, Madeline (M.Sc. Forestry) Supervisor: Dr. W. Parker, School of Forestry Thesis Title: Phcnotypic Variation in Cone and Needle Characteristics of Pin us ban ksiana Lamb. (jack pine) in Northwestern Ontario". MOONEY, Scott (M.Sc. Geology) Supervisor: Dr. P. Fralick Thesis Title: Statigraphy of Two Late Paleozoic Basins: Implications for the Timing of Final Emplacement of the Meguma Tcrranc. YU, Ling (M.Sc. Mathematical Science) ( upcrvisor: Dr. J. Whitfield {hesis Title: Compact Sets of Banach Spaces February 1991 GERONTOLOGY STUDIES GROUP: CALL FOR PAPERS Lakehead University's Gerontology Studies Group presents: Northwestern Ontario's Research and Educational Forum '91. This forum will be held on May 8, 1991, in conjunction with Confederation College's Conference entitled "New Aging - A vision of wellness promotion for older persons and caregivers", to be held May 9 and 10, 1991, at the Airlane Motor Hotel in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Papers or poster sessions may be submitted for presentation during the Forum. Please send the title of your paper or poster presentation, a 200-word abstract, and a one-page CV, by Friday, March 8, 1991, to either Dr. A.B. Chen, Department of Sociology (ext. 8792) or Ms. Ti King, School of Nursing (ext. 8340). A memo with further details will follow shortly. The following Mission Statement has been established for the Gerontology Studies Group: 1. To provide a forum which will support the professional activities and development of Lakehead University facu lty and staff, and regional professionals, in gerontological research and education. 2. To promote the recognition of Lakehead University as an important regional and provincial resource for gerontological education and research. 3. To promote collaboration and evaluation between Lakchead University and professional agencies forgerontological research, education and practice. lf you are interested in joining the Gerontology Studies Group, please contact Mrs. Mary Lou Kelley, Department of Social Work (ext. 8737). UPCOMING CONFERENCES M ilitary History Symp osium - March 14, 15, 1991 Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario Topics include: India and the North West Frontier -The first Afghan War; The ACEH War and the Creation of the Neilierlands East Indies States; The French Occupation of Madagascar; and many more. Canadian Socie ty of Zoologists - May 8 to 11, 1991 - Annual Meeting Lakchead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario Learned Societies Conference 1991- May 26 to June 9, 1991 Queen's University, Kingston (Addition:il information available at Office of Research and Graduate Studies). Globe '92 - March 16 to 20, 1992 Vancouver, British Columbia The conference will focus on examples, case studies and demonstration projects of sustainable development in action, in both developed and developing nation s. A trade fair will showcase leading-edge products, services and technology for pollution prevention and control, and environmental management. Expanded programs, matching problems with solutions and buyers with suppliers will continue to stimulate collaborative trade opportunities in the g lobal marketplace. - -- - - -- -- - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - - -- - -- - - - - Page 3 �Upcoming Deadline Dates Quick Reference Research Opportunities Canadian Cancer Society's Stephen Fonyo Fellowship Award - anytime, but 2 months prior to when training begins. Canadian Department of Communications; International Cooperation Assistance fund on New Information Technologies - Open CIDA International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Open, allow 3 months for a full response. Easter Seal Research Institute of Ontario: Research Grants (April 15 and October 15). Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/ Bursaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 Energy, Mines and Resources; Environmental Studies Revolving Funds - Open Health and Welfare Canada; National Health Research and Development Program (NHRDP) - deadline postponed to June 1, 1991 Health and Welfare Canada (N HRDP); Aids Research Program - March 15 and September 15, 1991 Health and Welfare Canada; National Welfare Grants Special Competition: 1) Social service issues affecting aboriginal people and 2) Child and family poverty -February 1991 call for letters of intent. Heritage Canada Foundation Awards Program - June 1, 1991 Japanese Science and Technology Agency Fellowships STA/NSERC - Open, but allow 6 months for processing Japan Science and Technology Fund - EAITC/ISTC/NSERC - Open, but allow 3 months for processing. Killam Program of the Canada Council; Research Fellowships - June 30, 1991. Laidlaw Scholar Program - Open Lakehead University Senate Research Funds; NSERC and SSHRC General Research Grants Competition - March 10, 1991 National Geographic Society; Research Gran ts - Open North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - Advanced Research Workshops - Open National Science Foundation (NSF) - Open, but must allow 6 months for review and processing. Northern Ontario Heritage Fund - Open NSERC Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15 NSERC International Collaborative Research Grants - Mard1 1, 1991 NSERC International Scientific Exchange Awards - March 1, 1991 NSERC Scientific Publications - April 15, 1991 NSERC Workshops and Seminars - Open Ontario Ministry of Health; Research Projects Program, Health Care Systems Research - May 1, 1991, Feasibility /Formulation Studies - Open, Information - May 1, 1991, Workshop/Conferences - Open Ontario Ministry of Health - Ontario Nursing Innovation Fund, Group projects - January 1, May 1, and September 1; Professional Development for RNs and RNAs - Open Social Science Federation of Canada - Aid to Scholarly Publications Program - Open SSHRC Special Awards: The Queen's Fellowships, Cana\ dian Law Scholarship Foundation, SSHRC Legal Research ...P Scholarship, Doctoral Fellowships in Management Studies Open University Research Incentive Fund (URIF) - January 31, May 31, October 15 World Health Organization; Fellowships - June 30, 1991. World Wildlife Toxicology Fund - Open World Wildlife Endangered Species Recovery Fund - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Easter Seal Research Institute of Ontario: Summer St\ldentships - March 1, 1991. Noranda/Bradfield; Graduate Fellowship Program - March 1, 1991 Second Annual Graduate Student Conference - Mar. 15, 1991 Wildlife Habitat Canada - Graduate Scholarships - Mar. 1/91 UPDATE ON 2N0 ANNUAL GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE There has been an overwhelming response to the Call for Papers for the Second Annual Graduate Student Conference. Twenty-two abstract submissions have been received from various disciplines, including Hjstory, Psychology, Biology, Mathematical Science, Chemistry, Forestry, Economics, Education, Physics, and Physical Education and Athletics. As a result of so many submissions, the Conference will be held over two days (llrnrsday, March 14 and Friday March 15). Senate Research Committee members, Dr. KC. Yang and Prof. Rhonda Kirk-Gardner arc reviewing the submitted abstracts to ensure they meet appropriate standards for conference presentation. Students who have submitted abstracts will be contacted by Kris Delorey to infom1 them of the date and time of their presentation, and other details about the Conference. Following the last session on Friday, there will be a Wine and Cheese Reception in the Faculty Lounge beginning at 6:00 p.m. Everyone participating in the Conference is welcome to attend. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all faculty to share with us interesting research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS, We would like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovativeresearch, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would just like tq profile your research expertise. RESEA.RCH NEWS enjoys an .audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehicle for commi.micatingyour research endeavou.r s to the community at large. • For infonnatfon and appU~ation forms on any of the above research programs, please call Anne Fiorenza at ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. . for information about Foundations, please call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 8910 or drop by the Alumni House. Page 4 - - -- - -- - - - -- -- - - RESEARCH NEWS - -- -- - - - - - -- February 1991 J J �New Faces Dr. Azim Mallik is a professor Creceived n the Department of Biology. He his Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees from Dhaka University in Bangladesh and his PhD from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland . He served a doctoral fellowship at Aberdeen and a second one at the University of New Brunswick in the Biology and Fire Science Centre. From there Mallik went to St. John' s, Newfoundland where he worked for the Canadian Forestry Service (now Forestry Canada) until 1989. He looks fondly on his four year stay in St. John's, "the city is active and the people arc very friendly" . Mallik conducts research in plant ecology and enjoys his collaboration with other facu lties on research projects. Mallik's wife is presently enrolled in the MA program, studying English literature, and they have a three year old son. He vows that learning to ski is a top priority this winter and "I must get back into gardening this summer" . Mallik keeps active by swimming and playing badminton. '-------J_a_c_k_C_h_r_is_t_y_ _ ____.·I Professor Jack Christy has recent! y returned to Lakchcad 1niversity to join the School of ( c1sincss Administration. Originally from Thunder Bay, Christy received his Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from LU in 1981 and was awarded the Gold Medal and the President's Award at Convocation. After his graduation, Christy joined the accounting firm of Clarkson Gordon (now Ernst & Young) and received his Chartered Accountant designation. After three years with the firm he was selected for a Rotary Foundation Scholarship to the University of Strasbourg, France. Christy took graduate courses in International Business and interned with a number international companies and later worked as a consultant. Christy lectured for one year at LU before going to France, and says "I loved my year of teaching. Moving back mean t I could continue to do some independent management consulting, tead1 and enjoy the quality of life here. With my consulting work I can still keep on top of what's going on out there in the business world" . He lists leisure pursuits as wine testing and being a "better than gourmet cook" . Dr. Livio DiMatteo is a new professor of Economics at Lakehead University. DiMatteo was born and raised in Thunder Bay and attended FWCT high school. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Lakehcad University in 1985 and his Masters Degree and PhD (June '90) from the University of Western Ontario. Lakehead is his first appointment as a professor and he is ===--....::....-=== very happy to be back and working with his colleagues once again. DiMatteo teaches courses in Public Finance and Economic History. His la test research deals w ith 19th Century wealth holding, with major focus on Northwestern Ontario's Economic history. Being from the region DiMatteo would like to direct new initiatives of study towards it. "I'm presently looking into Lakehead economic development both in the past and the present''. DiMatteo is a member of the Thunder Bay H istorical Museum Society and is working on an article for their publication, Papers and Records. In his spare time he likes to read "histories, of course" . DiMatteo stays active by swimming and jogging. c_h_a_ri_s_s_e_W _ h_i_tfi _1_e_ld_ _____. ,__/_ _ _ Charisse Whitfield was recently hired in the Accounts Office as a clerk. Originally from Michigan, Whitfield moved to the city when she met her husband, who is from Thunder Bay, while he attended school in the state. She attended Lakehead University and graduated in 1988 with BA in Sociology. After graduation, Whitfield worked at the university part-time ~~~~~~~~~ until the birth of her baby girl, Mara, last year. She decided to return to work fu ll-time and says "1 like the atmosphere and I plan to be here a long time". In her free time Whitfield enjoys downhill skiing and reading science-fiction novels. She loves to cook, especially baked goods, "the fattening stuff' . She and her husband look forward to travelling in the future. "For our honeymoon we got in the car and drove wherever the turnpike took us. We ended up in Charleston, or south North Carolina. It was great''. What's Happening in the Library... CORNWALL DELIVERY SERVICE Lakehead University Library is pleased to announce a new service for students and faculty at the Cornwall Campus. Students and faculty can search the Online Catalogue - ,t Cornwall Campus, select music and visual arts titles, then request to have these items sent to Cornwall Campus. Requests can be made by contacting: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 343-8129 Evenings and Weekends 343-8148 February 1991 SPORT DISCUS Come and try out the newest addition to our CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) collection. Sport Discus corresponds to the Printed Sport Bibliography, Sport and Fitness Index and SportSearch. This disc provides access to the latest information in sports medicine, exercise, biomechanics, coaching, physical education and outdoor recreation. Contact the Search Services Librarian at 343-8129 for more information. AGORA - - - - -- - -- -- - -- - -- - Page 5 �People, Papers/Publications Special Projects/Awards Jack Granatstein: "The Craft of History" Professor Jack Granatstein of York University calls himself _) a "nuts and bolts historian". "I've always thought of myself as one .. I am problem-oriented in the way that I ask myself why thmgs happen. I am by no means a theorist". This last statement portrays Granatstein's aversion to the fairly recent trend of h istorians to focus on social and historical theory rather than the fundamental traditions of study in Canadian history (the political parties, the wars, conscription, Canadal.J_S rel_ati~ns). "Canadian h istory has moved in the wrong direction m the past years. ft should be accessible and understandable to the public" . Granatstein, as a narrative historian, is one of few Canadian academics who probably sells enough books to sustain him without his university salary. His recent book, mitten with York colleague Robert Bothwell, is Pirouette, based on former Prime Minister Trudeau's Foreign Policy and it ~as the topic of his lecture presented in the evening of January 24. Earlier in the day, speaking to a class of Honours and Graduate History students, Granatstcin talked about "The Craft of History" and explained the process of researching a Attorney-General of Ontario book. Although he admitted that the process can be painstakGives Lecture at LU ing at times, obtaining documents for the Trudeau book was Lakehead University was the site of a lecture by the new almost too easy. "We didn't have to worry about using the Attorney-General of Ontario, Howard Hampton on January Freedom of information Act or the 20-ycar document rule. 12. Speaking to a capacity crowd of staff, faculty, students The Department of External Affairs records were completely and members of the legal profession, Hampton called for open to us. Once those were accessed we were able to obtain greater access to justice service. The new governmen t has access to National Defence files and Bank of Canada records. proposed to increase the accessibility to Ontario' s justice We found it surprising that we were able to gain free access to services by increasing the jurisdiction of small claims courts such recent information". from $1000 to $5000, setting up a provincial pre-paid legal The Trudeau book analyzes the history of the former ""),. insurance plan and allowing paral_cgals to represent clients for prime minister's "flaky" foreign policy and how he unsuc- J certain offences in provincial court. Also included in the ccssfully attempted to distance Canada from US influence. provincial plan is the idea of having child support payments Trudeau wanted to cut back on Canada's international role automatically deducted from paycheques and allowing and its involvement in NATO and focus more on Canada and natives to deal with certain offences on their own, in their its internal problems. By the end of his political career, own communities. however, Trudeau had learned the ropes of international Hampton said "the Justice system must be able to solve relations and realized his original policy path was unrealistic the issues of concern, the disputes of the ordinary folks". He in the world scope. stated that a legal insurance plan, similar to the OHIP model, Dr. J.L. Granatstein is p resently researching a new historiwould allow a new segment of people guaranteed access to justice services. Another proposal is to expand the role of the cal topic and will continue to lecture and campaign for a return to the study of more traditional Canadian history. paralegal in the system. According to Hampton, paralegal services save consumers money especially when the situation According to him, universities arc favouring social historians deals with provincial offences. These offences arc not eligible rather than political ones "but the largest classes arc the ones that offer the traditional courses. Political history is very for legal aid because there is no jail term for convictions. popular - students want to know who Wilfred lauricr is. The Nevertheless, going to court is very costly and as Hampton says, "paralegals are perfectly able to provide the service at an way we have written off history in this province is a scandal. Secondary school curriculum has eliminated most of its affordable cost". The Law Society of Upper Canada is Canadian history and history courses are now designed opposed to this notion. mostly to teach students to fom1ulate a thesis and an arguThe Attorney-General's office also proposes automatic payroll deductions for payer's of child support. According to mcn t". Hampton there are over 100,000 children in Ontario dependent on the payments. At present only 25% of the children "History cannot be rewrittenfor receive the benefits and 85% of the people who shirk the the political whim of the day". rcsponsibilty can afford to pay it. If the process is unsuccessful, the government will go further to have the province pay Granatstein is also incensed at politicians. "History the support and will seek recourse with the party at fault. cannot be rewritten for the political whim of the day''. A better system of Native justice administration is a pilot Granatstein refers to Prime Minister Mulroncy's apology to project the government is dealing with at present. Hampton Italian and Japanese Canadians for their internment in World pointed to the District jails where 75% of the inhabitants arc War IT. "Some of these people were not so innocent and Native. 'The justice system has not adequately positioned spread terrible propaganda through their communities. We itself to deal with the needs and issues of Native people". have sanitized our history and eliminated truth for political This project requires Natives to adjudicate in cases involving reality'' . their own people - offences like impaired driving - without using the court system. February 1991 AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Page 6 Margaret Boone (School of Nursing) presented a paper jointly written with Bruce Minore (Department of Sociology), Mac Katt and Peggy Kind1 (Nishnawbc-Aski First Nations) at the First -4,S~j;;;;;;i~~ National Conference on Health Promotion Research held in Toronto, Ontario - December 1, , 1990. The paper, "Using Focus Group Research to Develop Health Promotion Strategics: A Model =~~il:;:::~;pfor Suicide Prevention in the Cree and Ojibway Communities of Northern Ontario", was based on a wide scale community consultation about youth eiia.1-'====~..__ suicide initiated by the Nishnawbc-Aski First -~□ Nations in April, 1990, with funding from Canada's Departments of Health and Welfare, and Indian and Northern Affairs; the Anglican Church of Canada; and Ontario's Ministries of Health, Citizenship (Native Community Branch), Community and Social Services and Northern Development and Mines. 1 �Forum War and Hypocrisy Dave Robinson, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism When telling Americans and the world about the outbreak of war, President Bush conspicuously neglected to mention the word oil. The war, Bush asserts, is about higher principles. And here in Canada, it's business as usual. Prime Minister Mulroney acts on a sense of responsibility to the international community (with a special ncx:I to the U.S.A.) when it docs not compromise his political and economic interests. Perhaps one of the reasons Canadians currently dislike Mulroney so much is that he uses the language of moral discourse, a h igh-flown gentleman!y rhetoric, wi thou t one suspects, meaning a word of it. Of all the questionable arguments advanced for the disastrous Iraq war, the most intellectually offensive is the claim that this conflict is evidence of a new age of inte rnational law and collective security. Such a simple-minded description conceals the motives behind the p resent allied coalition. The present coalition docs not reflect collective security, but merely the security of the collective interests, primarily economic, of those with the most power. I abhor this unnecessary war, a war whose protagonists use rhetoric to hide the oil and munitions interes ts responsible for the current conflict. The destruction of Iraq, at the cost of lens of thousands of lives (perhaps millions should the war become nuclear), would not be underway if Kuwait had no oil. Mulroney and Bush talk of the need to check criminal aggression in the name of protecting freedom and democracy. Yet it is difficult to accept this at face value given their willingness to sacrifice lives in only selected instances of such aggression. To give but one example: China invaded Tibet in 1950, and continue ._ oppress the Tibetan people, to destroy their culture, and to rob ( .ir natural resources. Mulroney d oes nothing, apparent!y for fear of upsetting China's leaders - the same lead ers who ordered the troops into Tiananmen Square -- and thereby disrupting Canadian-Chinese trade relations. Kuwait was not, of course, a democracy; it was a near-feudal state where imported, disenfranchised labor d id most of the work. Moreover, Saddam Hussein, while certainly guilty of many crimes, is just the sort of man that the west has often supported or even installed in power in other lesser developed nations -Somoza in Nicaragua, and Pinochet in Chile. And while a lot of popular rage has been a imed at German companies that built up Saddam's lethal arsenal, the most powerful countries of the allied coalition - U.S.A., Canada, Britain, France, Ita ly, the Soviet Union - have all, directly or indirectly, contributed either nuclear, military, or bio-chemical technology or hardware lo Iraq's arsenal. In short, hypocrisy abounds. With regard to events surrounding the actual war, the picture of mixed messages and hypocrisy is much the same. The Iraqi brutality detailed in Amnesty lnterna tional' s human rights report on violations in Kuwait reportedly moved Bush to righteous indignation. Yet similar reports from Latin America and elsewhere elicit no response from Washington. And while economic sanctions were considered perfectly adequate against South Africa for years, they were deemed ineffective against Iraq after less than six months. Similarly, while Bush condemns Hussein's intentions to employ bio-chemical weaponry and scud missile a ttacks, he is comfortable with the destruction inflicted by 10,000 bombing sorties in seven days on a country the size of California with a population of 17 million. With our political leader's demonstrating such a b readth of { ,ocrisy, one is d rawn to question where it will e ventu ally end. .. .:: arc promised that the war will not escalate into the realm of nuclear attack, yet without an explicit political theory for the employment of nuclear forces in war, there can be no viable theory as to why these forces should not be used. There are currently February 1991 over 1,000 nuclear weapons in the Persian Gulf, and nothing in the past can make us aware of the consequences of employing such weapons. The bomb dropped on Hiroshima was a mere 0.013 megatons, small in comparison to the destructive power of today's 24 megaton warheads. Reports from Greenpeace Canada indicate that the explosion of one Tomahawk nuclear missile on a ship in the Gulf would be equivalent to 100 Chernobyls. Moreover, it is now appreciated that the climatic aftermath of a medium to large-scale nuclear war could cause more casualties than the direct effects of nuclear explosions. Add to this the potential g lobal cooling and warming consequences of the destruction and burning of the Kuwaiti oilfields (Kuwait has 1,000 oil installations and hold s 9% of the world's oil), the effects of further oil spills (the current spill is 12 times larger than the Alaska disaster), and the residual effects of biochemical warfare, and it seems tha t a global cco-catasrophe is a real possibility. The hypocrisy of Western a ttitudes is evident in the contrast lo deal seriously with the Palestinian issue and our enthusiasm for making war in the name of Kuwait. There will not be a short-term "techno-fix" or a surgical removal of a dictator; this war effectively lays the foundation for future wars. The potential dividends gained from the end of the Cold War - the channeling of military spending into international development, the building of a durable peace and the protection of the world environment - have merely been thwarted by the legacy of future Arab-West conflict. The outrage of the so-called Christian nations of the West is being driven by a moral code which is dictated by expediency and profit rather than by any spiritual or philosophical stimulus. The hypocrisy of the U.S.A. and the U.K. is beginning to contaminate other countries, countries which will steadfastly pay out the millions and even trillions of dollars to fuel the machinery of war but not to help the millions who currently lead wretched lives of quiet desperation throughout the third world. In following the lead of the Americans, Canada has lost its credibility as an honest broker. David Taras, at the University of Calgary, says that television coverage of the war has produced a "disconnected connectiveness" among students watching a war for the first time. He p redicts that support for Canada's role will d ecline when the real nature of the war sinks in, and that young Canadians will be looking for a ve ry different kind of role in foreign affairs than the one Mulroney has mapped ou t for us. I for one hope that Taras is correct. I condemn the actions of Husse in, I hop e that this is clear. Yet I also condemn those who would have us enter into such a tragic military conflict. I shall continue to express my anti-war viewpoints to all with whom I come into contact in my d ealings at this university. And for those who would prefer that university faculty maintain an air of detached political neutrality when interacting in classroom settings, I finish with a quote: "Critical pedagogy does not afford teachers the comforts of naivete or selective amnesia or a pretense of non- involvement concerning the social and political dimensions inherent in the act of educating people. Instead, it implores them to think and act on their ethical, moral, and social responsibilities and commitments, and to work towards increased opportunity for social justice and economic parity in society. Our present education system is floundering and fo undering partly because it rests on a false premise of being politically "neutral". (Gordon, 1986, p.65) AGORA - -- - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - Page 7 �Campus Calendar Wednesday, 20 Parenting Seminar Lakchcad University Conference and Seminar Centre Speaker: AUcc Greer - $15.00 per person - $25.00 per couple (Parents) To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Lynn Gollat at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002. Deadline for the January Agora is February 15, 1991. Wednesday, 27 THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS How to Enhance Your Career Progress Lakchead University Conference and Seminar Centre Speaker: Dr. Walter Crowe - S20.00 per person Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Friday: 8a.m. -9 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. FEBRUARY .- _ _ _____JI L _ MAR_CH_ _ SIBLEY SKI TOUR - March 2 The LU Nordic Ski Oub is training hard and tuning up for tough competition. 30 strong competitive and recreational skiers will be aiming for personal bests at the 1991 Sibley Tour. Last year LU won the Team award for the first time in the history of the event by beating the always strong Lappe club. LU names to watch for: George Ozburn, Crandall Benson, Claude Li.man, Ron Lapagge, Jane Crossman, Moira McPherson, Ian Newhouse, Don Orr, Bill Parker, Peter Rutherford, Bill Day, John Whitfield, Fred McIntosh, Ray Viita, Mark ~Puumala. ____. Saturday, 2 ,___ Tuesday, 12 Cornwall Concert Series - Free - Penelope Clark/flute - Joy Fahrenbruck/piano Recital Hall, 210 S. Algoma St. -12:30pm Thursday, 14 Board of Governors Meeting Senate Chambers - 4:00 p.m. Friday,15 Basketball Doubleheader - 6:30 p.m. Women and Men vs Wilfrid Laurier Saturday, 16 Basketball Doubleheader - 8:30 p.m. Women and Men vs Wilfrid Lauricr Monday, 18 to Saturday, 23 Mid-Year Study Weck (except Education and February Session Students) Monday, 25 Department of English Free Lecture Series Speaker: Professor Cindy Soldan Topic: Words and White Spaces: Poetry's Survival Through Stanza Ryan Bldg. Room 1022 - 7:30 p.m. Department of Music Master Class - Free Philip Dent Candelaria/guitar Recital Hall, 210 S. Algoma St. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, 26 Sibley Ski Tour '91 Sleeping Giant Provincial Park 9:30 a.m. Mass start 12:30 p.m. 10 km Family start at Rita Lake Monday, 4 How Your Upbringing Affects Your Role as a Parent Lakchead University Conference and Seminar Centre Speaker: Alice Greer - $15.00 per person - $25.00 per couple (Parents) Thursday, 7 Planning Your Conference Lakehead University Conference and Seminar Centre Speaker: Ron Spina - no charge Friday, 8 International Women's Day Monday, 11 to Saturday 16 Mid-Year Study Weck (Education) Tuesday, 12 Connvall Concert Series - $3.00 Cambrian String Quartet (Winnipeg) Recital Hall, 210 S. Algoma St. -12:30pm The AGOR/\ is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except August), and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the Uruversity. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. Director of External Relations: John Russcll, Editor: Katherine Shedden Assistant: Denise 13ruley Calendar: Flo Sherren Photography: Peter Puna Graphics: Ben Kaminski, Linda Siczkar Assistants: Richard Tiihonen, Ian Ritchie Pril1ting: Rainbow Add ress correspondence to: Editor/ Agora Information Office SN1002 Lakehead University Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B SEl (807) 343-8631 or 343-8300 FAX 807-343-8192 Senate Meeting - 9:30 a .m. Cornwall Concert Series - $3.00 Philip Dent Candelaria/classical guitar (Sudbury) Recital Hall, 210 S. Algoma St. -12:30pm Q) .;~[ ..... t .92 Q) -0 Q)O .._,_ ..- 0... () 1;; 8..u8.. ~ j&J E~ (/) (/) t;O LIO ... N � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-02 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective Regional Centre Regional Education Centre Student Centre https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/f578016db892096cf5e66b7b76341744.pdf c4b72eb5c72e34518677398f6672e5eb PDF Text Text ,,. L tside: CTV's Dian Cohen .............. 3 Prof's African Adventure .. 4 Forum Fu ture Considerations .. 7 Lakehead ~~ !:' University _AgOrl\ THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL. 8. NO. 3 MARCH 1991 Good News for LU, the College - and Thunder B a y Ontario colleges and universities arc getting a piece of the province's $700 million anti-recession pie. A total of 65 shortterm labour intensive projects in 27 municipalities have been approved totalling $94 million. According to MCU Minister Richard Allen, the projects are expected to create a total of 42,515 person-weeks of employment which includes $54 million for specific major projects and S40 million for maintenance and renovation projects. "Colleges and universities play a significant role in the economic well-being of their communities. This funding will make a difference in the Jives of many workers and the communities they live in, while providing long-term benefits to our postsecondary system." LU had two projects approved including a $1.6 million renovation to Cornwall Campus and deferred maintenance r~ojccts totalling $550,000. In the case of Cornwall, rcnova\.._.·1s for the 84-ycar old structure include: upgrading to meet code deficiencies, handicap accessibility and reconditioning the outside of the building. The approved deferred maintenance grant will help but falls far short of the University's original proposal which included a 5-ycar maintenance plan totalling $4 million. According to Peter Kerr, Coordinator of Construction Projects on Campus, "we'll need to priorize the shopping list". Confederation College received $4,830,000 for major renovations to the Shuniah Building. Perhaps President Bob Rosehart was planting subliminal messages with MCU Minister Richard Allen when they toured the campus in "Maintenance Choice", a vehicle which may come in handy for the upcoming maintenance projects. ~on\act ~tm\ac\ ltor\h Nnrrl Harper Addresses Conference Manitoba MLA Elijah Harper was at Lakehead University on Thursday, February 21 to speak at Contact North's conference on Distance Education for Natives. "I've been very busy in the last while" -an understatement by the 41-year old Cree Indian who gained instant fame and a busy schedule last summer when he blocked the Meech Lake Accord in the Manitoba legislature. Without a doubt the history books will show that it was Harper's action that led to the defeat of the Constitutional ammendment. Receiving a standing ovation, Harper addressed a crowd of about 100 people, at the closing lecture of the conference. He called for natives to have the right to govern themselves. "It is important that we educate and teach our young people. It is important too that we take charge of our lives through selfgovernmcnt. Self-government lies within the people themselves. The real power is at the comm unity level with the young people. (Through education) you have capability and confidence and then you have self-government." Harper talked about the need for governments to allow natives to determine their own educational programs and to u se transfer payments the way people will benefit most. Pouring government money on to the reserves is not the answer, says Harper. "Some control must be given back to the Indian people and a system developed where transfer payments can be given directly to Indian governments. The aborginal people have to become accountable for their actions." r �r - - - -- --;::::=:=:=:=:=:~ PASSING OF A LEGEND The recent passing of Mickey Report Hennessy closes yet From the another chapter on the political legends President of Northwestern Ontario. Mickey was a character at Dr. Bob Rosehart times, but you ~ - - -- -- - -- -- - - ~ always knew that his heart and soul were with the interests of the people of Thunder Bay and the North. On another front, Mickey was extremely proud and dedicated to his fami ly. 1 knew Mickey during most of my time here in Thunder Bay, but it was during his term as MPP for Fort William that his interactions with LU were the greatest. He often interjected on our behalf. I remember one difficult situation where we could not seem to attract the attention of the appropriate Minister through the regular channels and Mickey showed up in front of the Minister's legislature desk with the corres pondence and refused to leave until he read the material. The matter was resolved. One of his expressions towards LU in that era was that the only way to keep us happy was "a cheque a day". COUNTER CYCLICAL MONIES LU was pleased to receive over $2.1 M from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities as part of the Province's $700M anti-recession fund . This m oney will be put to good use in job creation initiatives. On behalf of the University Community, I extend thanks to MPP Shelley Wark-Martyn for her efforts on our behalf. APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 1991 Although over the years I have learned to be somewhat conservative with application data, an increasing number of students continue to opt for Lakchead University from all parts of Ontario and Canada. Our program and faculty's reputation continues to grow and this, even in the difficult years forecasted for the future, should give us a firm foundation. Coupled with the application statistics optimism arc the mounting cuts in federal transfer payments to Ontario. To date, the Ontario NDP government is showing leadership for the long-term investments needed in public sector education and we obviously encourage these policies to be continued. SHARE OUR NORTHERN VISION CAMPAIGN The internal campaign is going very well and I wish to thank all of you who have participated to date. If any of you would like to privately discuss the campaign ·with me, please do not be bashful. I started the first corporate calls this past week in Toronto and memories of the "partners" campaign resurfaced. I was ably assisted in the current Toronto calls by cx-LU's Bill McDermott, a partner at Price Waterhouse, and Norene Macl.,eod of the Royal Bank of Canada. GEORGE DAWOSYR We note with sadness the death of George Uarian Dawosyr, age 76, who retired from Lakehead University in 1981. Born and educated in Austria, Mr. Dawosyr came to Canada in 1948 moving to Port Arthur in 1959, where he began work at the Library of Lakehead College. He was known and admired for his humanity, sense of humour and expert knowledge about Slavic languages. The George I. Dawosyr Memorial Scholarship has been established by colleagues and family. ACADEMIC VICE PRESIDENT I would like to congratulate Dr. John Whitfield on his newest appointment at LU. John has served LU well in man ~ varied capacities over the years and his new position will provide additional opportunities and challenges. John is a born Northern Ontarian and you can be assured that the "northern vision" is alive and well. The 1990-91 Alumni Annual \ is charging towards its goal of S125,000 for scholarships, library books, the Nor'Wcstcr Magazine and other worthy projects on campus. The Fund stands at over S100,000 pledged with over a month to go before the campaign ends on April 30, 1991. So, if you haven't sent in your tax-deductible donation that will assist in the provision of quality academic programming at Lakchcad University, now is the time! This year students and alumni volunteers, faculty and staff made 14,000 calls over the course of 33 days. Alumni participation was high. Out of 4,604 completed calls, 1,298 p ledges were received which amounts to a participation rate of 28 percent. Way to go, LU! Many of the donations received were from alumni who work for companies that participate in the Matching Gift Program including: Boise Cascade, IBM, Northern Telecom, C-I-l, MacMillan Bloedel, James River Corp., Inco Limited, Dow Chemical, A lean Aluminum, Falconbridge and Bell Canada. My sincere thanks to ail. In true Northern style, the Vice-President is shown with his victorious curling team at th Larry Hebert, Coordinator recent Alumni Bonspiel. From left to right: Skip Whitfield, his wife Diane, Fred ~nd Karen Alumni Annual Fund McIntosh. A full interview with Vice-President Whitfield will appear in the Apnl Agora. BA'69, BusDip'70, HBComm'78 -f Page 2 AGORA - -- - - - - - - - - - -- - - March 1991 J �Around Campus PAPER TREASURES DISPLAY A "Paper Treasures" display was mounted by the Northwestcm Ontario Archivists Association at Intercity Mall on aturday, February 16, 1991. The "treasures", consisting of archival and museum items depicting the history and development of Northwestern Ontario, were on view from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Groups represented in the display were the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, City of Thunder Bay Archives, Paipoongc Museum, Thunder Bay Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and Lakchcad University's Chancellor Paterson Library. Representatives from Lakchcad University were Louise Wuorincn from the Northern Studies Resource Centre, and Vivian Sharp from the Library's Archives. A wide variety of unique archival and museum holdings were featured, from old Finnish Chrish11as cards to an antique printing press. A large aIJd appreciative crowd of shoppers stopped briefly and examined mementoes of Thunder Bay's rich heritage. (C WORLD PREMIERE - A GIANT'S DREAM "Empty piers Winding frozen streams Crain elevators Images of prehistoric mammals Monuments sculptured in the path of time Forgotten survivors of a relentless latitude Remote land In shades of white, green and blue, Silent, unpretentious, yet so elusive..." The World Premiere of Dr. Aris Carastathis' new work"/\ GI/\NT'S ORE/\M (Northern Landscape)" was presented by the ,,,_Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Wednesday, ll larch 13 at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. Dr. Carastathis, an Assistant Professor with the Department of Music at Lakchcad University, was commissioned to create this work by his Dcparhncnt and the Centre for Northern Studies in 1989. The piece is approximately 20 minutes long nnd employs the full orchestra and chorus. The text elaborates on the unique northern landscape surrounding Thunder Bay. Dr. Carastathis says, "the lyrics personify the Sleeping Giant dreaming of this land of his." Dr. Carastathis has extensive background in composition and instruction with the Saskatoon Conservatory of Music, Louisiana State University, the University of Northern Iowa and Wartburg College. He lists nearly 40 compositions to his credit. SALVATION ARMY FOOD DRIVE The Salvation Army of Thunder Bay has once again asked Lakehcad University students for their help. Before Christmas break residence students, led by Residence Council orgnnizcrs, knocked on doors around the city, collecting nonperishable items for the Salvation Army Food Bank. The amount collected filled the Norwcstcr's team van to brimming with food items for the needy. Unfortunately, the Food Bank is now empty and the Salvation Army needs help. The s tudents have organized another food d rive for Saturday, March 23 and arc asking university dcparhncnts for help ns well. Next week boxes will be dropped off in offices across the campus and the students arc asking facu lty and staff to r ,ntributc non-perishables. The boxes wiU be picked up on .,farch 25. One student organizer says "this is a perfect way for students to help out people that are in desperate need and to give something back to the community." CTV'S Dian Cohen Speaks CTV's financial wizard, Dian Cohen, spoke to a capacity audience in the Senate Chambers on March 7. Students, faculty and staff came to listen to Cohen speak on present government policy and its effect on the business climate. "Canada has been on an agenda for change all of my professional life," says Cohen. "The question that we must deal with is how is this country going to get back on track. Canada was designed on short production runs and exploitation of resources. This doesn't work anymore because its too easy to ship the goods in." Cohen told the audience that Canada began as an country based mostly on agriculture but after World War II was the country the world looked to for the resources to rebuild. This period was the biggest boom-time in history for the country. Institutions were created - the way health care is delivered for example - that don't work well anymore. "Of course they don't," says Cohen, "the whole economy has changed. Don't wait for the grain to come back to Thunder Bay because it won't happen. The world has shifted away from the resource base toward computerization of communication, services, information. That's progress." Cohen calls for Canadians to be "daring" in tern1s of helping communities out of marginal industries instead of prolonging the inevitability of the loss of the resource base. "We must get people out of the substandard jobs and get them into ones where they can make a living. The trick is to make Canada an attractive place for capital. Is it a new building that we need or a new idea? I believe that ideas arc the key to a successful new Canada". Or. Dianne Common, Dean of Professional Studies and Prof. jerry Phillips, Director of the School of Business, introduce Dian Cohen to a capacity crowd in /he Senate Chambers. March 1991 - - - - - - -- - -- - - -- - - AGORA - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - - Page 3 �OUT OF AFRICA Business Students Rate Top Five Lakehead University's School of Business placed in the top five universities during the preliminary round of the national business school competition, the Q ueen's lntercollegiate Business Competition. Nine students travelled to Kingston in January 1991 to compete in the fi nal round of competition. Only the first and second place finalists were announced after the finals were completed. Lakehead did not place first or second, but we arc sure we came a dose third! Our stud en ts competed superb! y; something everyone at Lakchcad can be proud of. The students who competed in the finals arc: Greg Brockman - Debating Rene Cadene - Computer Simulation Game Joel Feldman - Accounting Don Galloway - Marke ting Andrew Hotchkics - Debating Brian Ktytor - Marketing Todd La Haye - Computer Simulation Game Kerri Law - Accounting Leigh Mork - Computer Simula tion Game The School and competitors owe a special thanks to outside donors who helped make the trip to Kingston possible; Dunwoody Chartered Accountants, Mayor and Mrs. Jack Masters, Pea t Marwick Thorne Chartered Accoun tants and Jan Thatcher. -submitted by 1991 ICBC FacuJty Coordinator, Gabriella Sacd1etti What's Happening in the Library ... TOURS Throughout the year, The Chancellor Paterson Library offers tours and sessions in searching the OnlineCa talogue for individuals. Contact the Oricntation/Off--Campus Services Librarian at 343-8147 to make arrangements. THE 1986 CANADA CENSUS ON THE UN IVERSITY VAX S YSTEM The Chancellor Paterson Library has purchased the 1986 Census on computer-readable data tapes. Access is available through the Academic Microvax (VMS) system in Computer Services with a special Census account. Users should be familiar with SPSSx (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). The Census data consists of Summary Tables (Prepackaged Cross-Tabulations) which can be narrowed down to enumeration area and Microdata (raw data from long questionnaires) from which users can generate their own cross-tabulations of desired variables. To find ou t more, contact the Search Services Librarian at 343-8129. NEW CD -ROMS Our newest CD-ROMS (Compact Disc - Read Only Memory) make searching the periodical literature in the sciences much faster and easier. BIOLOGICAL & AGRICULTURA L INDEX covers forestry, biology, environmental sciences, zoology and more. For engineering, chemistry, physics, energy resources and mathematics, we have APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LNDEX. Contact the Computerized Search Services Office for more informa tion . The story could be titled "Val versus the Volcano" or "Geology Prof Loses Field Assistant in Volcano". Intriguing titles aside, the true story of Roger Mitchell's February field trip to South Africa has enough adven ture for a full-length movie. Dr. Mitchell and his intrepid assistant, Val Denison, began their 3-week field trip to Namibia (fonnerly Southwest Africa) to further stu dy the evolution of an extinct volcano of unknown origin. The volcano is 1500 feet high and fil led with box canyons and extremely dangerous terrain. Daytime temperature highs were over 100 degrees, with overnight temperatures in the 40's. Separate the 3pcrson geology team, throw in a thunderstorm, a seard1 party complete w ith helicopters, Nama goat herders and you have a field trip leader's worst n ightmare come true. Val Denison was lost in a volcano, in a thunderstorm at night, without food or shelter. "I stayed on the moun tain overnight in order to begin the search at first light", Mitchell recounted. The search party now included most of the 100 or so people living in the nearby village and the helicopter and police. They searched, echoes resounded off every rock, but they found nothing. Perhaps because the "white woman" had walked out on the farsidc of the volcano and been spotted by a goat herder who loaded the bruised and dehydrated woman on his donkey cart and took her to his hu t. This was cause for a great celebra tion; the fa mily washed their feet, put on their best dothes and hosted her prior to taking her back to the road which lead to the volcano. Val managed to hitch a ride part way up the m ountain and actually walked up to a group of seard1crs. There was a trip to the hos;:iital where she was kept over night, but basically, it was back to work soon after. With a wry grin, Roger M itchell said, "Yes, earth scientists get around a lot. Last year diamond mines in Siberia and this year I lost my field assistant, who also happens to be my wife, in a volcano in Sou th Africa." y ~)' {, z )_, _'1;~ / t· ~~ ~', kl • • 'j~ _J rI I ·y • ~, ·J / "'--..,'✓ \ .>•''l , .. • 1r :}: ' , ~ ' r ;4ft.., , ' :k '_ ~ ~~~.l "a ~ ~ A more relaxed Roger Mitchell home from Africa. Page 4 AGORA - - -- -- - - - -- - - - - - - March 1991 �RESEARCH NEWS ! INTERNATIONAL PROFILE Forestry in Czechoslovakia By Willard H . Carmean, Professor Emeritus, School of Forestry, Lakehead University Czechoslovakia, Well managed production forests and beautiful forest • • formerly one of the nature reserves are in striking contrast to areas where forindustrial leaders of ests have been heavily damaged by air pollution. TI1ese Europe, is now destroyed forests are usually in northern Czechoslovakia Dr. Carmean beside Sequioa pla11ted 100 emerging from downwind from heavily industrialized cities. The damaged decades of commuarea I observed was the Beskydy Mountains of northern years ago in [3rno, Czechoslovakia. . . ~ - - ~ - - - -- - -- - - - - ~ 111st suppression. Moravia that is located downwind from the city of Ostrava. The first stirrings were expressed in the 1968 "Prague Spring" I was told that damage was even greater in the Orr Mounled by Alexander Dubcek, and in 1989 the Civic Forum movetains on the northwestern border of Bohemia. Forests in this ment replaced the Socialist government with the democratic area arc damaged by air pollution from factories in Chemgovernment of President Vaclav Havel. Czechoslovakia, as nitz and Dresden located in eastern Germany. well as the other countries of eastern Europe, is now confronted Many of these industrial plants have high <;oncentrations by a host of political and economic problems as they struggle of sulphur dioxide emissions resulting from burning soft coal through the transition from communism to a democratic govfor energy. These large emissions of sulphur dioxide then r mcnt. combine with atmospheric moisture to form sulphuric acid; l visited southern Moravia, located in central Czechoslova- add bearing clouds then blow southward into low mountain kia, in October and November 1990 to give a 4-weck series of passes where tree crowns screen acid rain as well as dry invited lectures at the Brno Faculty of Forestry. The Brno acidic particles. Acid deposition first of all results in slow faculty members were outstanding hosts and escorted me on growth and sparse foliage, then complete tree mortality field trips to observe forest conditions throughout Moravia. occurs. Presently foresters can only salvage the killed trees These trips included a 4-day visit to the Faculty of Forestry in and then replant with tree species that arc less susceptible to Zvolen. Thus, I also had an opportunity to observe some of pollution damage. the forestry conditions of Slovakia, the eastern part of CzechoSolutions to this pollution damage are difficult for ecoslovakia. nomically depressed countries that are suffering from decades Czechoslovakia is about 36% forested; about 63% of these of political mismanagement. Obsolete factories need to be forests arc conifers (Norway spruce and Scots pine), with modernized using pollution control measures, and alternative hardwoods (beech and ook) fom1ing the remaining 37% of the energy sources need to be found as a replacement for sulphur forest area. Extensive areas of productive forests produce bearing soft coal and petroleum. Economic recovery in wood volume surplus for internal needs. Thus, CzechoslovaCzechoslovakia means further industrial expansion and nukia is one of the few wood exporting countries of Europe. clear energy is being suggested as an alternative energy While Czechoslovakia's size is somewhat smaller than the source. State of New York, they intensively manage their forests Many observations and impressions were gained from my through a large staff of foresters and three forestry schools. brief visit to Czechoslovakia. First of all we in Canada might The Brno Faculty of Forestry has about 750 to 800 forestry learn from the intensive forest management and the conservastudents and a faculty of about 100. The Zvolen Faculty of tion ethics practised in this small country. Secondly, CzechoForestry is larger in size with about 600 forestry students, and slovakia has serious air pollution problems that require about 800 to 900 students in wood processing. A Third western economic and scientific assistance. And finally the Faculty of Forestry located in Prague just opened in 1990. people of Czechoslovakia are struggling to recover from Czechoslovakia has a vast infrastructure for supporting decades of communist repression and mismanagement, and this intense management of their forests. I visited forest they are reaching out to the w est for scientific and economic research stations, intensively managed production forests, assistance as well as for understanding during this difficult forest nature reserves. Production forests of Norway spruce transition period. The Lakehead University School of Forand beech are intensively managed with frequent thinning; estry Faculty Council recently voted to support student and £"'nifer plantations and natural beech regeneration must be faculty exchanges with the Brno and Zvolen Faculties of For. iced to avoid destruction by very numerous red deer, roe estry. Thus, we hope that these exchanges will aid forestry deer, and wild boar.Czechoslovakia still has a few carefully education in this valiant country during their difficult transiprotected old growth forests that apparently were never tion period leading to economic and political recovery. disturbed by cutting. These arc generally in mountainous areas where 200 to 300 year old large silver fir and Norway spruce can be seen. �NSERC NEWS A summary of the contents of a letter written by NSERC's new President, Peter Morand, informing the university communi ty of decisions taken by NSERC at a recent meeting. Although NSERC has not yet received formal approval from the government, they are confident that Council's budget for its programs and administration will be at least $436 million for 1991-92, compared with $423 million in 1990-91. This means that the $90 million available through the Matching Fund Policy in 1990-91 will continue to be available. No decision has yet been made regarding whether or no t the $90 million will be rolled into the Council's base research budget. Despite the budget increase the situation will continue to be somewhat difficult, as the demand on the largest program, Operating Grants, continues to grow. This year again, over 800 new applicants requested grants. Council decided to inject an additional $10 million into the program, w hich will grow from $184 million to $194 million. This funding will mainly cover funding for new applicants and small special adjustments to the budgets of selected disciplines. The funding rate for the upcoming equipment competition will be 32% ($38.3 million of 1990-91 ani:11991-92 funds available to respond to requests totalling $119.3 million). The equipment budget will represen t 8% of Council's 1991 -92 program budget although Council still feels strongly that this must be increased to 10%. The total amount budgeted for Research Partnerships in 1991-92 is $41.6 million, compared with $36.3 million this ye,r 1 In the research personnel area, the number of new Under- _ graduate Student Research Awards, Postgraduate Scholarships, and Fellowships will remain constant. Please note that for 1991-92, the maximum stipends payable from research grants will be $14,500 for graduate students and $27,500 for postdoctoral fellows. Last year, NSERC appointed a Program Policy Committee to recommend a plan of action that would result in improved grants programs. The Committee members have begun their study of Council's funding system by taking a hard look at the Operating Grants Program. Council was briefed on the preliminary findings of the Committee and endorsed its conclusions in principle. The input of the university community will be sought later this year. Council also approved the creation of a new element within the Research Partnerships program that will support the recruitment and the establishment of new faculty members into junior level positions. The program will be restricted to persons coming from outside the Canadian university system and who are active in research areas of strategic interest to industry. Financial participation of the private sector will be man~atory. Th~ Office Resean:~ and Graduate Studies will provide further mformatrnn on this new program as we receive the final details from NSERC. o! SSHRC Releases New Five Year Strategic Plan Paule Leduc, President of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, recently released a new five-year strategic plan to focus Council's activities and to strengthen Canada's research capacity in the social sciences and humanitics. ,, A Vision for the Future", recognizes that there are a number of complex problems and opportunities facing Canada and the Canadian research community in the next decade. The plan sets out the Council's priorities for ensuring that researchers in the social sciences and humanities can continue to play a strong and effective role in helping Canada meet these challenges in the 1990's and beyond . Dr. Leduc sta tes, "Our world is experiencing profound change on many fronts and we find ourselves struggling to cope with a whole host of political, economic, technological, social and environmental developments that are taking place at almost breakneck speed. To deal with them wisely, we desperatcly need a better understa.nding of our own social and economic structures, of our decision-making processes and of how to approach underlying problems in new ways." "At the same tinw, researchers in the social sciences and humanities - the very people whose work is vital to developing solutions and policies for dealing with these issues - are caught between increasing research costs on the one hand and decreasing resources on the other." As set out in the strategic plan, the Council's three priorities over the next five years are: to increase investment in the training of the next generation of researchers; develop and promote research structures to enhance quality, productivity and relevance; and ensure that research results are more widely disseminated so that they may be used to maximum benefit within all sectors of Canadian society. Concerning the first priority, the plan stresses that demand for advanced skills in the social sciences and humanities is expected to rise dramatically in Canada in the next ten years. To keep pace in today's increasingly knowledge-intensive economy, Canada must be able to count on a highly trained workforce. Expertise from a wide range of the human sci- ) ences will be needed to chart new paths and will be a key ingredient for improving national productivity and competitiveness. Under the second priority, the plan stresses a renewed focus on excellence and an emphasis on collaboration as keys to enhancing research quality, productivity and relevance. Complex, contemporary issues often do not fit within the boundaries of a single discipline, thus the Council will encourage multidisciplinary research to devise new approaches to specific problems of national concern. The third priority addresses the need to ensure that research results are communicated more effectively - both within and beyond the academic community. Proposed measures include placing greater stress on dissemination activities to be carried out by researchers; expanding the communications activities carried out by the Council itself; and providing support for research into new communications technologies. As"A Vision for the Future" notes, however, the Council's ability to put the full range of proposed measures into effect will depend directly on funding. As Paule Leduc points out, "we are now in a critical situation with regard to resources. Since 1979, the total yearly demand for our grants has increased approximately 339 per cent. Council's budget allocation for 1990, in real terms, barely exceeds the level it received in 1979. Unless we can turn this situation around, several of the plans and initiatives we have outlined in our strategy will have to stay on the drawing board". A copy of "A Vision for the Future" can be obtained by calling the Office of Research and Graduate Studies at 3438223. ) Page 2 - -- - - - - - - - -- - -- - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - - - - - - -- - - - March 1991 �RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES NSERC Strategic Grants GRADUATE STUDIES SCHOLARSffiPS For all NSERC eligible Faculty who arc interested in ubmitting an application to the Strategic Grants Program, the • guidelines and application forms have arrived! They can be picked up at the office of Research and Graduate Studies. The deadline this year for submitting applications is May 1, 1991. The objective of the Strategic Grants Program is to promote and accelera te targeted research in selected fields of national importance. The program enables university researchers to increase their contributions towards the understanding and solution of problems in these fields and to train highly qualified personnel. The identifica tion of areas of national importance has been accomplished with the assistance of advisors from the university, industry and government rese<1rch sectors, and through a study conducted by the Science Council of Canada. Areas of research were identified that emphasize the particular importance of Canada's na tural resources, intellectual strength, and socio-economic needs and opportunities, and which have potential to enhance Canada's economic prosperity, industrial competitiveness and environmental quality. Major areas targeted for support include: Advanced Technologies (information systems; biotechnology; industrial materials, prod ucts and processes; manufacturing systems; energy), Natural Resources (food, agriculture and aquaculture; forestry; mineral resources; oceans and inland waters), Environmental Quality and New Directions. Detailed mission statements for each of these areas can be found in the 1991 Stra tegic Grants Guidelines. As mul tidisciplinary research and cooperation with industry and/or government is encouraged through the Strategic ( -:;rants Program, the Office of Research and Graduate Studies would be pleased to facilitate this interaction by sponsoring university-industry luncheons: Contact Anne Fiorenza, Research Officer (ext. 8223). C GRADUATE THESES RECENTLY COMPLETED The Senate Graduate Studies Committee has asked that acknowledgement be given to a student and supervisor when a thesis is completed. The following graduate students arc to be commended for their outstanding scholarly efforts: DOUGLAS, Robert (M.A. Sociology) Supervisor: Dr. Jim Stafford Thesis Title: The History of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union . MCCUAIG, Marilyn Gail (M.Ed.) Supervisor: Dr. M.C. Courtland Thesis Title: The Language Learning Environment of the Senior Kindergarten Child. STRAW, Geoffrey (M.A. Psychology) Supervisor: Dr. Marg Sellick Thesis Title: Relaxation and Guided Imagery for the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemothcra py. March 1991 - - - - -- - -- - - - -- Ministry of Community and Social Services Northern Bursary Program Applications available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. The Northern Bursary Program with the Ontario Government offers financial assistance to post-secondary students pursuing careers in specialized social services. The program is designed to help students in psychology, social work, speech pathology, and persons of native ancestry interested in workine; in Northern Ontario. Deadline: 7 June 1991 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation CMHC University Scholarship for Graduate Studies The Government of Canada provides funds to CMHC to conduct research in the social, legal, administrative, physical, economic and technical aspects of housing, and to award graduate scholarships for the study of housing and community planning issues. Students in psychology, engineering, economics, sociology, social work, and business are eligible. Scholarship entitlement is up to $13,200 per year. Deadlin e: 5 April 1991 1991-92 Lakehead University Internal Graduate Scholarships Deadline: 30 March 1991 Applications are now available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies for three categories of internal scholarships: - Abitibi-Price Inc. Graduate Fellowship/CJ. Sanders Graduate Scholarship (Entering Students Only): One award of $1800 is made to a student entering the first year of a full-time master's degree program at Lakehead University who has the highest standing of those admitted in that particular year as determined by the Senate Graduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee. -Lakehead University Graduate Scholarships (Entering Students Only) - Eight graduate scholarships valued at $1200 each are available to students entering the first year of a fulltime graduate degree program at Lakehead University. The scholarships are prim_a rily intended for students with first class standing. -Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program "Institutional" Competition (Entering and Continuing Students) Ten graduate awards tenable only at Lakehead University provides $3766 per term ($11,298 per year). Candidates must have at least a B+ average or the equivalent during each of their last two years of study. Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada Norman Barwin Scholarship: 1991-92 This scholarship is open to Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who are graduates of any recognized university, possess an Honours degree or equivalent and intend to work for a higher degree in the field of reproductive health. This could include disciplines such as: biology; Canadian studies; education; history; medicine; political science; psychology; social work, sociology; and women's studies. The value of the award is $2,500 and applications must be submitted no later than May 1, 1991. RESEARCH NEWS - - - - - - -- - -- -- - -- Page 3 �Upcoming Deadline Dates Quick Reference Research Opportunities American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFAR): Letter of Intent- May 1, 1991. Canadian Cancer Society's Stephen Fonyo Fellowship Award - anyhme, but 2 months prior to when training begins. Canadian Department of Communications; International Cooperation Assistance fund on New Information Technologies - Open CIDA International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Open, allow 3 months for a full response. Easter Seal Research Institute of Ontario: Research Grants (April 15 and October 15). Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/ Bmsaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 Energy, Mines and Resources; Environmental Studies Revolving Funds - Open Health and Welfare Canada; National Health Research and Development Program (NHRDP) - deadline postponed to June 1, 1991 Health and Welfare Canada (NHRDP); Aids Research Program - March 15 and September 15, 1991 Heritage Canada Foundation Awards Program - June 1, 1991 Japanese Science and Technology Agency Fellowships STA/NSERC - Open, but allow 6 months for processing Japan Science and Teclrnology Fund - EAITC/JSTC/NSERC Open, but a!Jow 3 months for processing. Killam Program of the Canada Council; Research Fellowships - June 30, 1991 . Laidlaw Scholar Program - Open Lake head University Senate Research Fw1ds; NSERC and SSHRC General Research Grants Competition - March 10, 1991 National Geographic Society; Research Grants - Open North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - Advanced Research Workshops - Open National Science Foundation (NSF) - Open, but must allow 6 months for review and processing. Norfhem Ontario Heritage Fw1d - Open NSERC Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - January 15, April 15,July 15, October 15 NSERC Scientific Publications - April 15, 1991 NSERC Strategic Program - May 1, 1991 NSERC Workshops and Seminars - Open Ontario Ministry of Health; Research Projects Program, Health Care Systems Research - May 1, 1991, Feasibility/ Formula hon Studies - Open, Information - May 1, 1991, Workshop/Conferences - Open Ontario Ministry of Health - Ontario Nmsing Innovation Fund, Group projects - January 1, May 1, and September 1; Professional Development for RNs and RNAs - Open Social Science Federation of Canada - Aid to Scholarly Publications Program - Open SSHRC Special Awards: The Queen's Fellowships, Canadian Law Scholarship Foun dation, SSHRC Legal Research Scholarship, Doctoral Fellowships i n Management Studies Open University Research Incentive Fund (URIF) - January 31, May 31, October 15 World Health Organization; Fellowships - June 30, 1991. World Wildlife Toxicology Fund - Open World Wildlife Endangered Species Recovery Fund - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 .) GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES CMHC University Scholarship for Graduate Studies 1991-92 - March 18, 1991. 1991-92 Lakehead University Internal Graduate Scholarships (see this issue) - March 30, 1991. Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services: Northern Bursary Program - June 7, 1991. Planned Paren thood Federation of Canada: Norman Barwin Scholarship - May 1, 1991. UPCOMING CONFERENCES Call for Papers: Association for Canadian Studies Conference - September 24- 27, 1992. The purpose of this conference is to provide an account of the state of theoretical discourse in Canada circa 1992, the intent being to examine the cognitive structures of our scientific and disciplinary prachce. Scholars are invited to address key components of the knowledge they produce and disseminate. Major fields of interest include social space, ethics (empirical/ normahve/ critical theory), social differences, personality/ indi vid uahon, insh tutions/insti tutionalisahon. Deadline to submit papers is May 15, 1991. Asian Development Business Seminar Society - April 21 to 22, 1991. Vancouver, British Columbia is hoshng two important events for people interested in Asian Development: The Asian Development Bank Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors, hosted by the Government of Canada, and the Asian Development Business Seminar. The seminar will focus on financing development and evolving development strategies through a series of plenary sessions, concurrent workshops and discussion groups. Fostering Scientific Integrity in Biomedical Research April 25 to 26, 1991, St. Louis, Missouri. This seminar will provide a forum to develop guidelines on the issue of scientific integrity in biomedical research. The Office of Research a:nd Graduate Studies, in conjunction With the Ofnce of Information Services, is asking all faculty to share with usinteresting research stories td feature in the RESEARCH NEWS; We would. like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would just like to profile your r~search expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehide for communicating your research endeavours to the community at large. For information and application forms on any of the above research programs, please call Anne Fiorenza at ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduate ~~- For information about Foundations; please call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 8910 or drop by the Alumni House. Page 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - - - - - - - -- - March 1991 ) �==========~- New Faces .________T_i_K_i_n _g_ __ _ ____JIJ.__ __ Professor Ti King has joined the '100I of Nursing. King's specialty -!a is Nursing Education and Administration. She presently teaches first year courses. Originally from Thunder Bay, King left the area for ten years, working as a Registered Nurse in Montreal and Toronto. She returned to Thunder Bay and attended Lakchcad University for two years in the streamli.ne nursing program, receiving her HBSc in 1986. Followi.ng that she worked as a Nursing Supervisor in Homes for the Aged. King decided to pursue a Masters degree in Nursing and received it from the University of British Columbia in 1990. Now tha t she is settled at Lakehcad University "1 look forwa rd to getting on board with research again". King is presently conducting research into informal care-giving with regards to family care. She is involved with the Council for Positive Aging, the Alzheimer Family Support Committee and the Gerontology Studies Group. In her spare time, King enjoys travelling - she has been to Mexico, the Bahamas and Europe - and reading. Her au thors of choice arc Alastair Maclean, Ellen Mcinnis and "nursing texts, of course". C __ J_ul_1_·a_n_Wi_e_s_t_ _ _ _-----' Dr. Julian West teaches in the Department of Mathematics. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the California Institute of Technology (CALTECH) in 1984 and recently received his PhD from MIT. At CALTECH he pursued a double major in math and.literature but had to give up the latter when he had the opportunity to spend two i..========== semesters at Budapest University in Hungary. Following his graduation from MIT, West taught courses at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, settling at Lakehead University in July. Although he was born in England and his post-secondary schooling was in the U.S., West grew up in Vancouver and became a Canadian citizen in 1982. West's main research interest is Enumerative Combinatorics "which means I like to count things." During his time away from work West's main hobbies are solving as well as creating cryptic crossword puzzles. These arc not your garden variety puzzles. Completing one often takes 10 hours, with many trips to the library. West enjoys creating them even more than solving them. "I just finished creating one on a Mozart theme and hope it will be published soon." Robert Omeljaniuk Dr. Robert Omcljaniuk is an as(-~tan t professor in the Depart_.,cnt of Biology. He received his Bachelor's and Master's of Science degrees in Zoology from the University of Manitoba and his PhD from the University of Alberta. Orncljaniuk did postdoctoral research at the National Institute of Health in Washi11gton, D.C. where he still maintains collaborative research tics. Omcljaniuk is an cndrincologist. "lam looking into the interaction of the brain and the pituary gland and how the brain regulates the gland." Orncljaniuk and wi.fe Catherine enjoy general mountaineering activities, a hobby discovered while living in Alberta. "We got used to living in the Rockies so we try to get back at least once a year to do some climbing." Omcljaniuk's interest in climbing may lead him to Nepal next year. Other leisure pursuits include canoeing and woodworking. The Office of the Regis trar has a New Look A new lnformation/Reccption area has been established '-'iat serves the Office of the Registrar. The central informa, m phone number is 343-8500. All inquiries for the office ·should be directed to that line. (Of course you can still call senior staff directly if you have a specific question for them). The purpose for the change is to better provide service to Dr. Douglas Thom and Professor Marta B/enkarn, School of Education, display the soapstone carving "Images of the North" by Siku which was presented to them by the Canadian Society For the Study of Education (CSSE) in appreciation of their scholarly editorship of the CSSE News over the past three years. Professor Blenkarn was French editor of this SSHRC-frmded publicatum which serves educator professionals across Canada. Dr. D. Klassen, School of Education, also contributed. Currently Professors Thom and Blenkarn are conducting funded research and publishing in educational administration and second language teacher education, respectively. students, faculty and staff in one central location. Included in the space is a processing centre where staff can work in a quieter environment to ensure timely processing of applications and registrations. The Office of the Registrar would like to invite the university community to an Open House Monday, March 25, between 3:00 and 4:30 pm. March 199 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - Page 5 �People, Papers/Publications S Special Projects/Awards sity, China is here on a six-month appointment from October 28, 1990 to April 30, 1991. His specification is lumber drying = --dlecking, splitting problems of lumber and how to minimize 0 the problems. He is working wi th Dr. K.C. Yang of the School -;::-- , Dr. S.Y. Mansour, Associate Professor of Elccof Forestry. _) "5:=e~~ trical Engineering, published a paper entitled Dr. J.E. Mollo, Chairman and Professor of Anthropology, "Large Power Systems Economic Dispatd1 by published "Differential Diagnosis of Rib Lesion: A Case Study Network Loss Modelling", in JASTED lntem afrom Middle Woodland Southern Ontario Circa 230 A.O. in ~~~;:j~~ tional Journal of Energy Systems, Vol. 11, No. 1, the American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 83:439-447. • 1991. The paper was co-authored by Drs. D.H . December 1990. He also made a joint-presentation with B. V. ~~==~ , Kelly and D.O. Koval of the Department of Kennedy entitled "The Reconstruction of the Dietary Habits Electrical Engineering, University of Alberta. of the 'Las Palmas Culture' of the Cape Region of Baja, CaliDr. I. Nirdosh, Professor of Chemical Engineer- fornia", at the 18th Annual meeting of the Canadian Associaing, has published the paper, "Calculation of Mass tion for Physical Anthropology in Banff, Alberta. Transfer Coefficients in the System Sulphate in Professor Patricia Vervoort, Chair of the Department of ~~,=~ Chloride Solution/ Anion Exchanger in the ChloVisual Arts, presented a paper at the annual Brock University - ~□ ride Form", in the Journal Chemic lngenieur Tech- "Two Days of Canada Interdisciplinary Conference" in nik. The paper is co-authored by Mr. S. Lakhani of EnvironFebruary. With the theme of "Water, Water, Everywhere", ment Canada (Toronto) and Dr. M,H.T. Baird of McMaster Professor Vervoort's presentation on "The Awesome SaUniversity (Hamilton). Mr. Lakhani is an L.U. Engineering guenay" explored 19th century tourism as expressed in art graduate. and literature. The paper will be published in the proceedDr. Frederick Holmes, Department of English, presented a ings. paper titled, "History, Fiction and the Dialogic lmagination: APPOINTMENTS John Fowles's A Maggot", at the University of Louisville's Dr. Seimer H. L. Tsang, Chairn1an of the Department of annual Twentieth Century Literature Conference. The paper Mechanical Engineering has been appointed by the Lieutenwill be published in the spring in "Contemporary Literature" ant-Governor of Ontario to serve on the Ontario Fire Code 32:2. Commission for a two-year tenn. Dr. V. V. Paranjape was appointed Chairman of the Professor Pat Jasen, Department of History, has published Department of Physics for a two and one-half year tenn her article "Jmagining Fort William: Romanticism, Tourism and the Old Fort, 1821 to 1971", in the Thunder Bay Historical effective January 1, 1991 Professor J. David Bates will continue as Chairman of the Museum Society Papers and Records, Vol. XVIII (1990). Pre-service Teacher Education Program in the School of EduProfessor B.W. M uirhead, Department of History, pubcation effective July 1, 1991 to June 30, 1994. lished an article entitled, "Harry Bryan, A Man of Fanatical Professor Patricia Vervoort has been appointed the ) Conviction", in the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society representative for Central Canada to the editorial board of the Papers and Records, Vol. XVII (1989). Society for the Study of Ardlitecture in Canada. Dr. Thorold J. Tronrud, Department of History, sessional CONGRATULATIONS lecturer, has published "Buying Prosperity. The Bon using of To Dr. Kung-Chi Yang who completed his PH.D program Factories at the Lakehead, 1885-191 4", in Urban History from the University of British Columbia and was granted his Review, June 1990. doctorate at the Fall 1990 Convocation. Professor Sun Ling-Kun, from Nanjing Forestry Univer- Lakehead University Recognizes Scholars' Achievements and Generosity of Donors On Friday, March 1, approximately 400 guests attended a dinner to honour the University's 1990/91 sdlolars, as well as pay tribute to the donors who fund many of the scholarships and bursaries. Dr. Jim Colquhoun, Past Chair of the Board of Governors, gave the toast to the donors and Miss Evelyn Halliday, a long-time friend of the University, replied Dr. John Whitfield, Vice-President (Academic) of Lakehead University toasted the Scholars with the studen t reply given by Geoff Hill, Lloyd Mack and Karen Molly. Both Geoff and Lloyd are recipients of the prestigious LU Presidential Scholarships, as well as the LU Enrrance Awards of Academic Excellence. Karen Molly is a graduate student, and is the recipient of a Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada Scholarship. 460 undergraduate students were awarded approximately $500,000 in sdlolarships and awards this year. As well, more than 60 graduate students have received approximately $520,000. An additional 120 students benefit from more than $52,000 in bursary funds. The City of Thunder Bay again contributed $25,000 in scholarships to 90 local students. The Honourable Shelley Wark-Martyn, MPP and Minister of Revenue, was the guest speaker. Page 6 The Minister of Revenue, She/ley Wark-Martyn, shares a moment with her high school mathematics teacher Pete Musselman, a long-time university supporter. AGORA - - - - -- - - - -- - -- - - March 1991 �Forum Future Considerations 1 John K. Naysmith, Director, School of Forestry A decade from now we will be ushering in a new millennium -- something a little special in that we get to do it only once every forty generations or so. . If you recall, around the time we last closed out a m1ll~nnium, Eric the Red was busy regaling the folks at home with descriptions of a new! y found land of fish and forests that he had discovered a three-month sail away. It would be another 200 years or so before King John would reluctantly sign the Magna Carta and Marco Polo would discover on his eastern travels the art of mnking and using paper money. North America's original inhabitants were still several centuries away from being bothered by EuroP.can settlers movin_g in on their best fishing holes, hunting spots and forest doma111. One docs not have to go back a thousand years, however, to be struck by the extent to which changes have occurred. Children who, at the tum of the 20th Century, watched to sec if the Wright brothers could get a little daylight under the wheels of their flying machine later, as grandparent, watched in awe as astronauts safely landed on their return from the moon. When, in ten years, we exit the current decade, century and millennium you, 1990's graduating foresters, will have become seasoned professionals, in many cases participants _in decisions having significant implications for your community and society as a whole. . Adding to the exciting challenges that lie before you will be the need to practise forestry and make decisions in the context of socigJy's enlightened concern regarding the relationship ( - tween the world's human population and the earth's lifc.pport systems of air, water and land. The connectcdncss_of the diverse components comprising these natural systems 1s a fundamental element of this relationship. 1n the process of being educated as a forester you have gained some understanding of the concepts of connectedness and interdependency -- that is the need to depend on each other. You have learned that forestry which is an art as well as a science, recognizes and takes into account a wide spectrum of economic, social, cultural and ccologirnl values. These values include, for example, the forest's capacity to cycle water, oxygen and nitrogen, stabilize hydrological sy~tcms and soil, maintain water quality and act as a carbon smk. At the same time, forests provide timber, wildlife habitat, livestock fodder, minor forest products such as medicinal plants, recreational amenities and intangible acsth~tic ~uali-_ tics. You have also learned the importance of cons1dcnng this wide array of inherent values and qualities ~ro~ t~c perspective of the whole forest ecosystem and of ma111ta1rnng the biological diversity of the entire forest comn:unity. . Connectedness ;ind in tcrdcpcndcncy arc JUSt as relevant m social, economic and political as they arc in the natural environment. Your professional training should help you to appreciate the importance of these principles in the larger context and from the local to the global level. Garry B. Trudeau, the syndicated_cartoonis~ and Pulitzer Prize winner, said: "Our understanding of the mtcrdepcndcncics of the human experience is the only force which keeps a society from fragmenting" . In a similar vein, a president of \l,,lc University once put it this way: "The whole purpose of .Jr education has been to urge you to sec and feel the connectedness among things and how that connectedness must be fostered so that civilization is sustained". March 1991 - - - - - - - -- Dr. John Naysmith discusses the new forestry program at a recent Counsellor's Seminar. To Sissela Bok, the daughter of two Nobel Prize winners, who teaches ethics at Harvard University, the underlying needs of the next century are developing trust among individuals and nations and then creating the actual institutions for resolving problems and negotiating difficulties. To_Bok, trust is something built up among individuals and nations by repeated actions -- a basis for relations tha_t arc ?~cp e~ough to permit negotiated settlements of outstanding d1ff1culttes. She states, "there are a great many problems in our society and we absolutely have to work together at them so long as there !s distrust". Implicit in this approach is the need to systemallcall y think through "what kind of actions increase trust and what kind of actions decrease it" . You as future practising foresters will have the opportunity, on an individual basis, to help build that trust by cultivating a capacity for objective dialogue with non-foresters . concerning the management and u~c of forests and by bem_g prepared to give your employer, client or the general pubhc the benefit of your best possible professional knowledge and opinions. In doing so it is important to remember that ~s decision makers or ad visors our body of knowledge will always be imperfect -- there is always something we as individuals do not know. As individual forestry practitioners you can also help engender the concept of connectedness by d~vcloping a sensitivity for the values, and an understanding for the goals, of the other participants in the decision-making process and striving to make the process of public involvement more effective. By the time you usher in the 21st Century, the vast majority of the world's then six billion inhabitants will not have had, nor expect to have, your opportunities. You will be among those who will be helping to lead the way in achieving a global balance between human needs and nature's capacity to meet them. The degree to which you successfully meet this exciting challenge will, in part, depend upon how well you sense the connectedness among things and understand the interdependencies of the human experience. 1 Excerpts from an address to the 1990 graduating class of Foresters, Lakehead University. - - - - - - - AGORA--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 7 �Campus Calendar To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Patricia Trainor at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002. Deadline for the April Agora is March 15, 1991. /' THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY EXTENDED HOURS March 8 lo April 22 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. -11:30 p.m . Friday: 8 a.m . - 9 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 11 :30 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Eas ter Weekend - March 29 to April 1 Good Friday - Closed Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Easter Sunday - 11 :00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Easter Monday- 9:00 a .m. - 9:00 p.m. SPRING MUS IC CONCERTS Cornwall Recital Hall 210 S. Algoma Street MARCH 26 Peter Shackelton, clarinet Heather Morrison, piano 12:30 pm FREE APRIL4 Instrumental Ensembles Class Recital 12:30 pm FREE LU Wind Ensemble Bora Laskin Auditorium - 8 pm $2 LU Vocal Ensemble St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church - 8 pm $5/S7 March 4 -12 Department of Vis ual Arts An Exhibition of Drawings At DEFINITELY SUPERIOR 12A S. Court Street 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. March 27 to April 24 The Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery Awards Reception Wednesday, March 27 8pm Everyone welcome MARCH Canadian Institute of International Affairs Public Lecture: Spy Wars: Espionage and Canada From Gouzenko to Glasnost Speaker: Dr. David Stafford, Executive Director, CITA UC 0050 - 8:00 pm Friday, 15 Applied Sport Science and Coaching Seminar Series Speaker: Dr. Doug Clement, University of British Columbia 11:30 am: Overuse Running Injuries 8:00 pm: Drugs in Sport UC 2011 Monday, 18 Ice in the Environment Speaker: Dr. Peter Adams, Dept. of Geography, Trent University Library 5005, 2:30 pm :.~- .. A CARING LADY Miss Evelyn Halliday (centre) with her scholarship recipients, John Kornichuk, HBA English, and Fernanda Mira, HBSc (Biology) who received the Evelyn Halliday Silver Jubilee Scholarship, an entrance award to a high-ranking student from Northwestern Ontario on the basis of humanitarian services performed for the disadvantaged. Wednesday, 20 Senate Meeting - 2:30 p.m. Monday 25 - Thursday 28 Environmental Awareness Week Activities include: infom1ation booths, guest speakers, workshops and an open forum . For further information contact Echo at ext. 8259. Friday, 29 Closing date for entTants in Royal/ LePage Run for Women UNIVERSITY CLOSED Good Friday, March 29 Easter Sunday, March 31 Easter Monday, April 1 I APRIL Friday, April 5 Classes End Saturday 6 to Tuesday 9 Agorl\ The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-03 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/94a95945d1118dca6af8a3655978abd0.pdf 529049e3b5c614d1b44131d91ff2bd12 PDF Text Text (W)rites of Spring: Good Luck to Writers and Markers THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL. 8. NO. 4 APRIL 1991 John Whitfield Appointed Harold Samuel Braun: A "Founding Father" dies at age 77 Vice-President (Academic) Dr. Braun, C. D., B.A. LL.D., Principal Emeritus of Lakehead Technical Institute, and the first Dean of University Schools at Lakehead University, died afte~ a long illness on March 12, 1991. Born November 13, 1913 in Hanover, Ontario, he received his honours B.A. (Science) from McMastcr University in 1936. He was Head of.the Science Department at Port Arthur Collegiate Institute from 1937 to 1943 and 1945 - 48. He began teaching at Lakehead Technical Lnstitute in 1948 when there were only 12 instructors and later served as Principal from 1951 - 1957. From 1957 until 1965 he served as Principal of Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology. In 1965 he became the first Dean of University Schools where he worked dilligently until his retirement in 1974. On September 28, 1981 the Braun building was named in :cognition of his 29 years of distinguished service to -uikehcad University. He was awarded two honorary degrees: a Doctor of Laws Degree in 1962 from his Alma Mater, McMaster University, and an Honorary Doctor of Science from Lakehead University in 1977. Many friends and colleagues paid tribute to the leadership, wisdom, commitment and vision of this amazing man. (See page 2) Harold Braun especially enjoyed the 25th convocation in 1989. He is shown above with Linda Phillips, his wife Margaret, and colleague and friend Gary Locker. According to Robert Paterson, Chairman of the Board of Governors, "after a very competitive search, John Whitfield was considered to be the best candidate". The fact that Dr. Whitfield was the only internal candidate from among 22 in total, indicates the extremely strong support he received from the University community. At the media conference, President Bob Rosehart said that "anyone who went to a one-room school house in Little Rapids, near Thessalon, Ontario, must by definition be considered a true Northerner". Born in 1939, Whitfield received his BA from Abilene Christian University, his MA from Texas Christian University and his Ph.D from the Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland, Ohio. Since his arrival at Lakehead twenty-six years ago, he has been a central figure in the growth and development of the University. He was a visiting Scholar at the University of Washington in 1971 /72 and a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo in 1978/79. Whitfield also served as Chairman of the Mathematical Science Department and was appointed the first Dean of Arts and Science in 1986. He has an extensive record of internationally known research, has published proWically in his area of mathematical expertise and has been an ongoing recipient of an NSERC award. His teaching responsibilities have included undergraduate and graduate courses for mathematics students and mathematics courses for engineering students. His ' university service also includes vast experience on Senate and many university committees. He spearheaded the University's 25th anniversary Silver Jubilee Celebrations which seemed most fitting for a member of the Quarter Century Oub who began his career the year the university received degree-granting status. Dr. Whitfield was also the Chief Negotiator for the Faculty Association's bargaining unit during recent negotiations. The young mathematics professor in the 60's. Announcing recent Art awards as a board member of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Vice-President (Adademic) ....continued on page 10 John Whitfield �Report From the President Dr. Bob Rosehart DR. HAROLD BRAUN - "PRINCIPAL EMERITUS" With the recent passing of Dr. Harold Braun, another chapter in the contemporary history of the development of Lakehead University is completed. Harold was one of the true academic founders of Lakehead Technical Institute and, later, the Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology and Lakehead University where he served for 12 years as Dean of University Schools. Harold was Dean at a time when many of the current professional programs at Lakehead University were developing, including Engineering, Forestry, Nursing, and Business. He was an honest and humble individual, trusted and respected by all. In retirement, he coauthored, with Bill Tamblyn, "A Northern Vision - The Development of Lakehead University". This book chronicles the early history of the City and our institution as we know it today. Harold cooperated with researchers and health care professionals in his courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease and served as a role model for all. His family, friends, and this institution continue to honour and respect his memory. Page 2 ANOTHER ACADEMIC YEAR ENDS The sun is setting on the 1990/91 academic year, and now that I have my examination prepared, I am in a better position to make some general reflections on this past year. With cooperative adjustment, Lakehead University responded welJ to the increased - enrolment pressures and, with the completion of all current building projects scheduled by the Fall of 1991, we should be in relatively good shape for the 1991 /92 year. The year saw the departure of Vice-President (Academic) Weller to the University of Northern British Columbia and, very recently the appointment of Dr. John Whitfield as our new Vice-President (Academic). As well, major efforts continue on various pay equity initiatives. On the student scene, L.U.S.U . has shown tremendous enthusiasm and responsibility with respect to the Student Centre project. Congratulations to all students who ran for office in recent elections and I look forward to working with a dynamic executive in the upcoming year. The Argus had a mixed year but p icked up near the end of term. Progress has been made with respect to sexism on campus, but more work and effort are needed . The recent damage to the residences is truly discouraging and unnecessary when one considers the privileged positions in society those who attend university are given. Damage assessment and fines to date have totalled $4,000. With 96 townhouse beds scheduled to be finished by mid-summer, I can only hope that these new residences will be lived in by students with a more responsible attitude. On the Senate front, several long meetings but probably the most significant work, to date, has been the "Prog- '\ ress of Students" reform. This effort .J brings real reform to a very needed area. From the Board of Governors' perspective, the various phases of pension reform have probably been the highlight as well as the efforts made to organ ize the new "Share our Northern Vision" fund drive. I suspect, from my vantage point, that next year will be hectic, but that is the extent of my forecast. NEW AND REVISED PROGRAMS Guaranteed Housing Loans A revised Guaranteed Housing Loan program has now been put in place. This is a much improved version of a program that has been in place for some time. The eligible amounts have been revised and the program is now available, for the first time, to all full-tin1e members of the Lakehead University Faculty and staff. Please see your Department Chairman/Director or Supervisor for further information. SELF-FUNDED LEAVE PROGRAM Lakehead University is introducing a self-funded leave program for staff with continuing appointments. If you are ) eUgible, the plan gives you an opportu nity to fund a leave of absence by deferring a portion of your salary which will then be paid to you at the time of the leave. Under this plan, you may apply for a leave of absence of between six and twelve months. This is an exciting program and, if you are personally interested, please contact Mr. Bill Bragnalo in Human Resources. BOB CORNELL RETIRES A special note to acknowledge the contributions to Lakehead University over the years of Print Shop Manager, Bob Cornell, who has retired from Lakehead University to take up his second career at his Kakabeka Falls Nursery. A well-attended reception (with excellent green cake) provided a forum for Bob's many friends and coworkers to wish him well in the future. AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Aprll 1991 �Around Campus TOP TEACHERS! The Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning has named the following individuals as recipients of the Contritions to Teaching Awards for 1990-91: Prof. Ken Allan, Psychology Dr. Jim Haines, Education Prof. Lillian Hoffman, Nursing Dr. Azim Mallik, Biology Dr. Kathleen Minor, Social Work Dr. Donald Power, Education HAVE BASSOON, WILLTRAVEL LU'S VERY OWN "CANADIAN AMBASSADOR" Charlene Manduca, a Lakehcad University music student in her second year of study, will spend four weeks this summer travelling through Europe with the Canadian Ambassadors Concert Band. The band gives approximately 50 Canadian music students the opportunity to use their talents to visit and perform in the centres of Europe. The tour route changes each year and Charlene will have the chance to visit a record number of countries including France, West Germany, Czed10slovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Austria and possibly Poland . Although the tour primarily consists of concert performances, sufficient time is set aside for sightseeing. Charlene heard about the program from LU's Department of Music and submitted an application. Travelling to the Canadian Ambassadors' headquarters in Hamilton for an audition, she was accepted into the program on the spot. Until the band's departure at the end of June, Charlene will spend many hours practicing under the tutelage of her instructor, TBSO bassoonist Harold Wevers. ENVIRONME NTAL AWARENESS WEEK The first Environmental Awareness Weck was held at C11:ehead University, March 25 to March 28. The week, designed to relay the important message that dealing with the present environmental crisis is everyone's responsibility, involved information booths, various speakers and dramatic events. Representatives from interest groups such as the Airplane Drops In , While it has been suggested from time to time that Lakehead '- .1iversity should consider purchasing an airplane, Bob Rosehart was somewhat surprised to come out of class the one night and have the security officer tell him that an airplane had just crash/anded on campus. lt was quite the sight, and it is truly a miracle World Wildlife Fund, Environment N orth and the Northern Peace Alliance set up booths to provide information to interested staff, facu lty and students. Lecturers from the university, governmen t and environmental organizations pointed to the reasons why it is imperative that people be more environmentally aware. 2ND ANNUAL GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE The Office of Research and Graduate Studies and the Graduate Student Association presented the 2nd Graduate Student Conference on March 14 and 15. The major purpose of the conference was to raise the profile of g~aduate level research within the university and within the community and to give the students the opportunity to experience presentation in a conference atmosphere. 14 Canadian and international students rcpresen ting the Departmen ts/Schools of Biology, Chemistry, Education, Economics, Forestry, History, Physical Education and Ath letics, Psycl1ology and Physics presented papers on their individual th esis research. Professors from the various faculties chaired the sessions. The event was a great success and organizers are already looking 1 forward to the next conference. Economics student 'Dele Omosegbon presents his paper 'The Development and Economic Performance of the Pulp and Paper Industry in Northern Ontario. His thesis advisor was Dr. Livio DiMatteo. that nobody, either in the plane or on the ground, was injured. The student pilot was remarkably collected considering the experience, and her remark that caught the President's attention was "I guess my mark in this course is history!" Aprll 1991 - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - AGORA - - -- - - - - -- - -- - - -- Page 3 �Philosophers "pump up" their image The Philosophy Association decided to employ a few clever marketing techniques to promote their last two events of the year. Casting their perceived staid image aside, faculty and students prepared their material, designed their costumes, provided refreshments and invited everyone they knew. Tor) posters and commentary tell the rest. LAKEHEAD U:\I VERSITY l'IHLOSOl'HY ASSOCIATION PUESEV fS L AKE H EAD l"'-IVEUSJTY l'HILOSOl'HY ASSOCIATIO, THE MAIN ~~V]1~NT PRESE;\TS DR. B.K. KENT ~pea k ing un RABB T HE C HAl\'IPIO!'i vs. "TOUGH LOVE IN THE I.JEGAL SYS1 EM" LEWIS 1 THE CHALLJ.::'\rn•:l{ THE G:REAT DEBATE FIGHT NIGHT by Steve Jobbitt For those of you who think philosophy is dry and boring, well, it is; but it doesn't always have to be, as the Lakehead University Philosophy Association so aptly conveyed on March 14. On that fateful eve, which has become affectionately known around the office as "Fight Night", brilliant thoughts smattered with touches of rhetoric flowed ever so gracefully from the minds of two of the University's intellectual heavyweights. ln what has been dubbed "The Debate of the Winter Session", undergraduate (boy) wonder Ken "Sugar Ray" Lewis attempted a daring refutation of Dr. Doug "the Phenomenologist'' Rabb's study John Locke on Reflection: A Phenomenology Lost. Amidst a flurry of intellectual uppercuts, scholarly jabs, and the occasional right-cross, the two combatants, stripped down to their naked rationality, fought toe to toe... mind to mind. The crowd was held spellbound by the thrilling, dramatic, and at times utterly incomprehensible exchange of pedantic punches. In the end, however, no knock-out blows were delivered. The match ended in a draw. Despite the obtuse language of the debate itself, coffee and donuts were enjoyed by all. Page 4 An A lternat fre to Punishment Theories "TOUGH LOVE" 8.K. Kent also joined the glitzy marketing craze. When asked about the "costume" Kent replied, "l don't want to administer the whip. My alternative theories are about love with toughness. The idea of the rose with the thorns." The audience attending her talk was made up of faculty, students, psychologists, women's groups, police officers and interested members of the public. An infom1ative question and answer period followed where Kent had the opportunity to discuss practical applications of her theory which advocates viewing the offender and society as having relinquished responsibility. Kent believes punishment is not an appropriate response in many cases and argues that the prison system is not satifactory. She proposes that when possible the offender not only make direct restitution to the victim but also participates in the planning of the rehabilatation program. Kent admits that her theory is based on the assumption of a just society where, for instance, there would be no high levels of unemployment and a variety of support systems in place like ombudsman offices. Professor Kent felt encouraged by the response to hCP-\ presentation and hopes to complete her paper for publicatio_t in the near future. AGORA - -- - - -- - - - - - -- -- - April 1991 �Gerontology Study Group Strives for Partnership Between Researchers and C iealth Care Providers The Gerontology Study Group had its inaugural meeting in October 1990. The multidisciplinary group consists of university faculty and staff and health care administrators and representatives from the community. The mission statement will provide short and long term goals for the group: 1) to provide a forum which will suppc:·t the professional activities and deveiopment of Lakehead University faculty and staff and regional professionals, in geronto· logical research an d education; 2) to promote the recognition of Lakehead University as an important regional and provincial resource for gerontological education and research; 3) to promote collaboration and evaluation between Lakehead University and professional agencies for gerontological research, education and practice. Mary Lou Kelley, professor of Social Work and primary organizer of the Study Group, started work on it when she was given an educational fcllowhip by the Educational Centre for Aging ,,-and Health (ECAH) at McMaster ~ niversity. Gerontology has been and continues to be Kelley's main research area and she discovered that several other colleagues were interested in it as well. "I knew people in the community and on campus that shared my interest. We now have a well-rounded, interdisciplinary group that meets regularly." That group consists of 25 faculty members representing social work, nursing, psychology, sociology, physical education and athletics, outdoor recreation, and physio and occupational therapies. It also includes several community health care professionals. One member of that group is Peter Proulx, Administrator for HogarthWestmoun t Hospital. "Peter brings to the group a community aspect", says Kelley. 'There must be a partnership between the academic research and the service provider." Proulx has a vested interest in how health care workers have been educated to work in the field. As the needs of an aging population grow, new problems arise and new skills and thinking are needed to deal with them. Proulx says, "changes will .,have to take p lace with training, educaq m and work. We must be asking whether or not we are providing the right professionals for today's society's demands." One of the first tasks of the Study Group is the organization of a one-day conference entitled "Gerontology Forum '91: Research and Education for Northwestern Ontario" to be held May 8, 1991 . The main purpose of the conference is to introduce the community lo the research and educational resources available in gerontology at Lakehead University. The group hopes to make the forum an annual even t. The event will link up with the local Interagency Educational Organization's 2day regional gerontology conference 'The New Aging-A Vision of Wellness Promotion for Older Persons and Caregivers" May 9 and 10. Lakehead University is a co-sponsor of that conference. Other plans include the move to establish an Advanced Certificate Program in Applied Gerontology in conjunction with Confederation College and sponsorship of a summer clinical institute in gerontology at LU. For further information about the Gerontology Study Group or the Gerontology Conferences contact Mary Lou Kelley at ext. 8737. Ma,y Lou Kelley Peter Proulx FACT FINDING TOUR Dr. Stuart Smith, Chair of the Commission Inquiry on Canadian University Education, was on campus to hear from members of a university he tenned "unique in Canada" . Spirited conversations with faculty, staff and students varied from how Lakehead has been able to fulfil it's goal to be a regional university, how to get innovative when the money falls short, the role of teaching assistants in the classroom, teaching excellence gaining status alongside research and the quality of the undergraduate learning experience. The Commission will submit the final report to AUCC by September 30. April 1991 - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - AGORA - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - -- - Page 5 �Juried Student Exhibition Just Keeps Getting Better Carla Tofinctti won the Munro Family Award for Best in Show during the Lakehead University Juried Student Exhibition currently on display at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Her painting is en titled "Dissonance/Denial". The award is valued at $450. Seventy-eight students submitted 254 works for the three-member jury to consider. The exhibition is organized jointly by the LU Visual Arts Department and the Gallery. Seventy of the best pieces in a variety of media, produced in 19901991 by 43 visual arts students were selected for viewing. The jurors were three art professionals from outside the LU community: Damon Dowbak, Marianna Maguire and Oliver Reimer. Other award winners selected by the jurors included: - L.U.S.U. Purchase Prize ($500): Carla Tofinetti (Aesop and Ataxia). - Thunder Bay Society of Architects Awards ($200 each): Scott Cooper (Fire Woman) and Ahmoo Angeconeb (The Whiteman's Smoke Signals over the Sleeping Giant...and I hope to Gitchi Manitou they never have to use it). - Ontario Crafts Council Scholarship ($150): Shawn Koza (Flora) - Pert's Framing Award ($100): Karen Cameron (Seated Man) - Framing Post Award ($50): Mary Jenner (Untitled) - Dean's Award, Painting ($75): Loma Brown (Dynamic Forms) - Dean's Award, Drawing ($75): Peggy Adamson (You Call Yourself a Pepper?) - Dean's Award, Sculpture/3D ($75): Terry Wallace (No Metal Jacket) - Dean's Award, Ceramics ($75): Karen Mikoliew (Black Pot) - Dean's Award, Printmaking ($75): Alice Massaro (Mother and Child) - Gallery of Fine Arts A ward ($100): Frances Friesen (Side Road) Winners selected by representatives of local businesses and local supporters included: - Painted Turtle Art Shop Award ($100): Joan O'Doherty (Dino) - The Framing Experience A ward ($100-Gift Cert.): Jim Crocker (Living a Good Life) - Atwood, Shaw, Labine Award ($100): Terry Wallace (Untitled) - William Trainor Award ($200): Michelle Reinelt (Rain) This exciting show continues at the Thunder Bay Art Ga1lery until April 24. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favourite work and the People's Choice Award will be announced after the dose of the exhibition. A happy Carla Tofinetti accepts award for "Best in Show". J I An art lover contemplates Scott Cooper's "Fire Woman". Page 6 AGORA - - - -- - -- - - -- - -- - April 1991 �RESEARCH NEWS RESEARCH PROFILE: Dr. Bruce Muirhead , ~ Department of His tory ·~ l Referring to the eighteen years from 1939 to 1957, Conservativenationalist historian Donald Creighton noted: "Canada made a number of (f ucial decisions about its direction. It \ .ose one fork of the road to the future." That fork was not to Creighton's liking and he argued that the Liberal governments of the period remade Canada in their own conti..nentalist image. In his writings he asserts that the influence of the United States on the Canadian economy "had grown more steadily dominant; but they made no conscious move to question or resist this growing domination." Left-revisionist critics like James Laxer and Kari Levitt offer similar interpretations of post-World War Tl economic developments, decrying the tremendous concentration of Canadian trade on the U.S.A. The intention of both schools is to demonstrate the bankruptcy of the post1945 economic policy of a succession of Liberal governments. The conservativenationnlists and left-revisionists conclude that the King and St. Laurent governments encouraged economic development along continentalist lines such that Canada would become the hinterland supplier of raw materials for an expanding American empire in return for commercial security. As a result, ;-u:iiqucl y Canadian development was ( .npered because of this misguided choice. This interpretation has been staple fare for a generation of students in economics, history and political science. History Professor Challenges Conventional Post - 1945 Economic Policy Theory Indeed, it has attained the status of cultural shibboleth, a fact as sure as the sun rises in the east. Or is it? Professor Bruce Muirhead of the Department of History has been investigating this question for the past several years and his conclusions differ markedly with conventional wisdom. In the process of revising the revisionists, Muirhead believes that the scenario outlined above is a gross oversimplification of a complex set of conditions over which Canadians had Ii ttle control. Or. Muirhead spent months pouring over documents in the United Kingdom's Public Record Office, the United States National Archives, the Bank of Canada Archives, External Affairs Archives, the Presidential Libraries of Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower, and the National Archives of Canada, (with help from a SSHRC research grant). He concludes that Ottawa strove mightily to diversify its economic linkages abroad but, for reasons that had more to do with British and European policy, was unsuccessful. "The critics of Liberal policy in the post-war era are wrong" he writes, "because they present the results of the course of post-1945 economic development w ithout any examination of the underlying causes." Their conclusion, that Canadian governments actively "sold out" Canada to the United States, is inaccurate because it is derived from incorrect assumptions about Ottawa's ability to make choices in the post-war era, and about the willingness of other countries to trade with Canada. Professor Muirhead has published a number of articles in refereed journals on this subject and has had his book accepted for publication by McGillQueen's University Press. In collaboration with a colleague from the University of Toronto, he hopes to extend the intensive treatment of the development and implementation of Canada's foreign economic policy into the next decade. If only former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau had known .... Muirhead's other research interest is about regional development problems of Northwestern Ontario. He has presented papers at the University of Manitoba, the University of Victori.a, St. Francis Xavier and the University of Toronto. He co-authored a paper to be presented to the International Political Science Associ.ation meeting in Buenos Aires in July 1991. Three graduate students work under Dr. Muirhead. Gary Warwick is examining the impact of the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway on employment at the Lakehead. Alison Dacey is researching the history of Treaty 3 dealing with the Salteau tribe of the Ojibway. David Ratz, shown in the top photograph, is studying the history of the local militia unit, the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment from a civic and soci.al perpsective. �NSERC RESEARCH AWARDS The recipients of the 1991-92 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Opera ting and Equipment Research Grants Competition have been announced. ln total, Lakehcad University's 1991-92 NSERC av,,ards amounted to S921,374, as compared to S816,897 in 1990-91 (exdudcs strategic grants). This is an increase of 12% over last year. In spite of this increase, due to the increasing numbers of researchers applying to the Council for limited federal research dollars, many deserving research proposals were not funded. The Office of Research nnd Graduate Studies would like to take this opportunity to commend all resenrchers for their efforts in this year's competition. In the operating grants competition, several of Lakchead University's new researcher's were successful in receiving research grants. They are: Dr. J. Jiang (Elec. Engineering), Dr. X. Li (Mathematics), Dr. R. Omcljaniuk (13iology), Dr. W. Sears, (Physics) and Dr. D. Weeks (Physical Education). The successful researchers in this yen r's operating and equipment grants competition (new grants nnd renewals) include: BIOLOGY Dr. R. Freitag - "Systematics and evolutionnry biology of tiger beetles". Dr. P.F. Lee - "Identification of day-tolerant wild rice populations". Dr. M.W. Lankester - "The biology of pnthogcnic helminths of game animals", and a Conference Grant: Canadian Society of Zoologists, Lakchcad University, May 1991. Dr. L. Malek - "Protcasoma of dry pea seeds". Dr. 0. Morris - "The effect of habitat on life history, population dynamics and community structure of northern vertebrates". Dr. P.H. Knowles - "Effects of environmental stress as a selccti ve force on the genetic structure of forest trees". Dr. R.J. Omeljan iuk - "Fish pituitary neurohormonc nctions, signalling mechanisms, and receptor regulation" and an equipment grant for a Refrigerated Floor Model Centrifuge CHEMISTRY Or. A.N. Hughes and Dr. D.G. Holah - "Reactions of transition metal salts and complexes with hydroboratc and other reducing agents". Dr. S.D. Kinrade - "Nuclear magnetic resonance study of the chemistry of aluminosilicate solutions". Or. N.A. Weir - "Studies of photodegradation of polymers". ENG INEERING Dr. D.M. Barry (Electrical) - "ESD and X - and gamma-ray testing of MOS devices for reliability and failure causes". Or. S.M. Easa (Civil) - "Highway geometric design for safety". Dr. L.J. Garred (Chemical) - "Hardware and software development and simulation studies to exploit spent dialysis for urea kinetic modeling in hemodialysis". Dr.]. Jiang (Electrical) - "Investigations into intelligent reconfigurable control systems" and an equipment grant for a Computer Workstation. Dr. M.H. Khan (Electrical) - " Hand-off control for microccllular communication system". Dr. J.B. Kiszka (Electrical) - "Fuzzy logic knowledgc-bnsed systems. The pulp and paper industry, computers and controls of the pulp and paper industry". Or. S.A. Mirza (Civil) - Strength and stiffness criteria for composite steel-concrete beam-columns". Page 2 Dr. K. Natarajan (Electrical) - "Aspects of discrete time periodic control systems". Dr. I. Nirdosh (Chemical) - "Removal and Immobilization of thorium-230 present in uranium mill solutions". Dr. U.S. Panu (Civil) - "Development of strcamflow data in- filling and streamflow forecasting procedur 1sed on pattern rccogni tion concept". Dr. H.T. Saliba (Mechanical) - "Experimental and theoretical free vibration analysis of thin plates with various shapes, boundary conditions and complicnting factors". Dr. A. Sedov (Mechanical) - "Ultrasonic transducer and flnw modelling for NOE applications". Dr. B. Singh (Mechanical) - "A numerical and experimental investigation of jct piercing of oil sands". FORESTRY Dr. W.H. Parker - "Population differentiation and focnl point seed zones of North American conifers". GEOLOGY Dr. G.J. Borradaile - "Rock deformation: field and laboratory studies" and an equipment grant for a Micromag alternating force magnetometer. Dr. P.W. Fralick - "Paleogcographical interpretation of archcan sedimentary sequences in Northwestern Ontnrio". Dr. S.A. Kissin - Conference Grant: Special Session - Meteorites, Planets and Terrestrial Impacts, Toronto, May 1991. Or. B.T. Kronberg - "Gcospherc interactions". Dr. R.H. Mitchell - "Petrology and Gcochcmist,y of alkaline rocks". D r. R.G. Plait - "Petrogencsis of alkaline and cnrbonntitic magmas". MATHEMATICS Dr. W.R. Allaway - "The moment problem on disjoint sets \ and orthogonal polynomials" ..J Dr. M.W. Benson - "Parallel iterative methods" and an equipment grant for a Research Disk (in collaboration Dr. X. Li and Dr. J. West). Dr. C.C. Graham - "Topics in harmonic and functional annlysis". Or. X. Li - "Distributing logic programming" and an equipment grant for a Computer Workstation. PHYSICS Dr. M.H. Hawton - Physics of membranes and absorbed water". Dr. W.J. Keeler - "Ram;,n spectroscopy studies of CdMnTcbascd hetcrojunctions" Dr. W.M. Sears - "ElcctTical and Optical properties of wide band gap semiconductors" . Dr. V.V. Paranjape - "Research in solid state physics". PHYSICAL EDUCATION Dr. O.J. Weeks - "Salient features cooling operations in response selection performance". PSYCHOLOGY Dr. C.A.G. Hayman - "Modality effects in human perform- ance". GRADUATE THES IS RECENTLY COMPLETED PUUMALA, Mark Allan (M.Sc. Geology) Supervisor: Dr. G. Borradaile ~ Thesis Tille: An Investigation of the Anisotropy of Com- .... 1 plex Magnetic Susceptibility to Analyze Strain in Experimentally Deformed Materials and Massive Sulphides. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - - -- - - -- - - - April 1991 �RESEAR(;H OPPORTUNITIES LAKEI-IEAD UNIVERSITY c eneral Research Grants: Conference Travel - All SSHRC and NSERC eligible faculty arc reminded of the upcoming internal Conference Travel competition. The Senate Researd1 Committee will consider requests to attend a conference for the purpose of presenting a paper, conducting a workshop, a poster session or an equivalent event. Grants will not exceed $600 to any individual in a given year. Applications must be received, by the Senate Research Committee Secretary, Office of Research and Graduate Studies, by May 15, 1991. NSERC Research-Related Travel Funds - NSERC Eligible faculty may apply for travel funds to visit other universities or research centres, to do researd1 that cannot be done at Lakchead University because of a lack of specialized equipment and expertise. Grants will not exceed $1,000 to an individual in any given year. Deadline: May 15, 1991. NATU RAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNC IL (NSERCl - Strategic Grants For all NSERC Eligible Faculty who arc interested in submitting an application to the Strategic Grants Program, the guidelines and application forms have arrived. They can be picked up at the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. The deadline for submitting applications is May 1, 1991. The objective of the Strategic Grants Program is to promote and accelerate targeted research in selected fields of national importance. More specifically, it is the intent of the program to enable university researchers to increase their contributions towards the understanding and solution of c:~oblcms in these fields and to train highly qualified pcrson. ,cl. Major arc,1s targeted for support include: Advanced Technologies (informntion systems; biotechnology; industrial matcrinls, products and processes; manufacturing systems; energy), Natural Resources (food, agriculture and aquaculture; forestry; mineral resources; oceans and inland waters) and Environmental Quality and New Directions (emerging and new research topics of potential national importance). Detailed mission statements for each of these areas can be found in the 1991 Strategic Grants Guidelines. submit their application at least six months in advance of the conference date. Career Awards -The NHRDP Career Awards Program was introduced in recognition of the need to create, and maintain, a supply of exceptionally quaWied and productive population-heal investigators. The NHRDP will only support candidates who intend to pursue research in fields closely related to public health or health care. The following Career Awards arc available: Postdoctoral fellowships, National Health Research Scholars, National Health Scientists, and Visiting National Health Scientists. The application deadline is July 31, 1991. Further information is available at the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. AIDS - The NHRDP has implemented two cycles per year for the review of all applications for the support of AIDS-related research activities, including applications for research projects, pilot and feasibility studies, formulation proposals, demonstration/evaluation projects, and career and training awards. The application deadlines arc March 15 and September 15. MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND WELFARE CANADA Environmental Technologies Program The Environmental Technologies Program was formally launched in March, 1990. $30 million is earmarked, for the next five years, to stinrnlate the development of innovative technologies, products and processes that protect the environment. Funds will support research, development and demonstration costs. Technologies, products and processes falling into one of six major categories are eligible for funding: tire recycling, the 3Rs (reduction, re-use, recycling), waste management, analytical instrumentation, air pollution control, and water and sewage. In most cases, annual fund ing from the program will not exceed 50 per cent of the total project cost, to a maximum of $500,000 per year for up to three years. Interested researchers can obtain the Environmental Technologies Program kit by contacting the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. The deadline for applications is April 30, 1991. In order to obtain early conceptual response to a proposed project, applicants may wish to prepare a notice of intent (3 page cxccu tivc summary) for their project at least four weeks prior to submitting the detailed application and proposal. Notice of Jntcnt forms must be used. National Health Research and Development Program SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS (NI-IRDP) The primary objective of the NHRDP program is to support scientific activities designed to provide information pertinent to the achievement of national health goals. Current NHRDP priorities include: 1) the organization and delivery of health care; 2) risk assessment; 3) health promotion; 4) habilitation and rehabilitation; 5) population immune status and communicable disease control; 6) Native health; and 7) AIDS. Research Projects - The application deadline for all project support (including formulation of proposals and small budget projects, is June 1, 1991. Applications and the NHRDP Projects Guide can be picked up at the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Conferences and Workshops - Limited funds are available J.or conferences and workshops. Funds up to $5,000 may be ( :ovided only for a reasonable portion of the direct costs of a meeting and the printing of the proceedings. Applications for funding may be submitted at any time after April 1, 1991. Applicants arc instructed to use the NHRDP-50 form and to The Office of Research and Graduate Studies has received the announcement of the 1991-92 NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship winners. The following Lakchcad University students were successful in receiving awards: CRAIG, D. (Mechanical Engineering) MILROY, M. (Electrical Engineering) POLE, D. (Chemistry) LAHAYE, R. (Mathematical Science) STEPHENSON, S. (Biology) GRADUATE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Ministry of Community and Social Services Northern Bursary Program The Northern Bursary Program with the Ontario Government offers financial assistance to post-secondary students pursuing careers in specialized social services. The program is designed to help students in psychology, social work, speech pathology, and persons of na ti vc ancestry interested in working in Northern Ontario. Deadline: June 7, 1991 April 1991 - - - - - - - - - -- - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - -- -- - -- - - -- - Page 3 �Upcoming Deadline Dates Quick Reference Research Opportunities AUCC Microfunds 1&2: For Missions and Follow-up missions to Developing Countries - May 15, 1991. American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFAR): Letter of Intent- May 1, 1991. Asia-Pacific Research Fund - Open Canadian Cancer Society's Stephen Fonyo Fellowship Award - anytime, but 2 months prior to when training begins. CIDA International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Open, allow 3 months for a full response. Easter Seal Research Institute of Ontario: Research Grants (April 15 and October 15). Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/ Bursaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 Energy, Mines and Resources; Environmental Studies Revolving Funds - Open Health and Welfare Canada; National Health Research and Development Program (NHRDP) - deadline changed to June 1, 1991; Conferences and Workshops - any time after April 1, 1991; Aids Research Program - March 15 and September 15, 1991; and Career Awards - July 31, 1991. Heritage Canada Foundation Awards Program - June 1, 1991 Japanese Science and Technology Agency Fellowships STA/NSERC - Open, but allow 6 months for processing Japan Science and Technology Fund - EAITC/ISTC/NSERC - Open, but allow 3 months for processing. Killam Program of the Canada Council; Research Fellowships - June 30, 1991. Laidlaw Scholar Program - Open National Geographic Society; Research Grants - Open North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - Advanced Research Workshops - Open National Science Foundation (NSF) - Open, but must allow 6 months for review and processing. Northern Ontario Heritage Fund - Open NSERC Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15 NSERC Strategic Program - May 1, 1991 NSERC Workshops and Seminars - Open Ontario Ministry of the Environment: Environmental Technologies Program - April 30, 1991. Ontario Ministry of Health; Research Projects Program, Health Care Systems Research - May 1, 1991, Feasibility/Formulation Studies - Open, Information - May 1, 1991, Workshop/Conferences - Open Ontario Ministry of Health - Ontario Nursing Innovation Fund, Group projects - January 1, May 1, and September 1; Professional Development for RNs and RNAs - Open Social Science Federation of Canada - Aid to Scholarly Publications Program - Open SSHRC Special Awards: The Queen's Fellowships, Canadian Law Scholarship Foundation, SSHRC Legal Research Scholarship, Doctoral Fellowships in Management Studies Open .J University Research Incentive Fund (URIF) - January 31, May 31, October 15 World Health Organization; Fellowships - June 30, 1991. World Wildlife Toxicology Fund - Open World Wildlife Endangered Species Recovery Fund - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services: Northern Bursary Program -June 7, 1991. Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada: Norman Barwin Scholarship - May 1, 1991 . University Education Important A new poll shows the majority of Canadians believe a university education is important to Canada's competiveness. 69% of the Canadians surveyed early in 1991 think that university eduction is "very important'' according to an AUCC report. "Yet'', says AUCC President Claude Lajeunesse, "Federal action in the area of funding university education has been in direct contrast to the overwhelming support given by the Canadian public." The AUCC recommends that: the federal government develop a dear definition of its own role in supporting postsecondary education; funding for university research be doubled over three years, student aid be reformed, so rising tuition and other costs do not bar any bright young Canadian from the ranks of the highly-qualified innovators and managers the country needs in the era of globalization, government actively encourage the internationalization of Canadian universities, to increase their capacity to educate Canadians to operate effective!y in an increasingly complex international environment. The Office Of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Offic¢ of Infonn~tion Services, is asking all faculty lg share Wit9 .us.interesting research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently in:vqlved ininl:lovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with indu~try or the comm.u nity otif you would just like to profile your .research expertise. RESEA_R CH NEWS enjoys an audieJ1Ce of approximately 2000 and can be ·a valuable vehicle f9r~9µµnu.n icating your research endeavours to the community ~tJ<!i:ge. For iruon::nci@n and appUcation forms on any of the c:1bqye i:eseardf pr,c:>grams/please call Anne f1orenza at ext: 822~ or·drop by):he Office of Research:·a nd Graduate Sluciies; ••. • •.•. •. - . :fqfirupnpa~on•~bputfoundatiqn$; please call Jo-Anne SUV~:~; Foundations Officer at.ext. 8910 or drop by the AlU:tnni House. . . . • .. . • .._.. . • .-·- Page 4 - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Aprll 1991 �Whether scholarship dollars, equipment or books; it all makes a differe nee LIBRARY RECEIVES MAJOR DONATION The Chancellor Paterson Library has received the personal library of Dr. Morris Zaslow, Professor Emeritus of the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Zaslow was the first Canadian historian to undertake a critical analysis of the development of the Canadian north. He pioneered the teaching of Canadian northern history at the undergraduate level at the University of Western Ontario. He has had three books published, written numerous articles dealing main! y with Canada's northern development, and edited a number of works. His donation included 193 boxes of monographs, pamphlets, journals, magazines, newspaper clippings and manuscript material. The focus of his collection is on Canadian history. This donation will enhance the Library's resources for our Canadian history and northern stud.i es courses. Due to the magnitude of this donation, it will take some time to sort and process. As time permits, items will be added to the appropriate collection. COMPUTER NETWORK In recognition of the importance of microcomputer training for foresters, corporate donors have contributed generous! y to the LU expansion program for the microcomputer network for forestry students. Microcomputers will be upgraded to a more powerful operating system, with more internal RAM and higher capacity drives than are currently available. LU faculty and staff are shown with corporate donor representatives: (left to right) Derck Britt, McMillan Bloedel Ltd., Gordon McKenzie, Domtar Forest Products, Sarah Gooding, Chair, Mkrocomputer Committee LU, Herb Bax, KBM Forestry Consultants, John Adderley, Abitibi-Price Inc., Gerry Seed, Canadian Pacific Forest Products Ltd., John Naysmith, Director, School of Forestry (missing from the photograph is John Valley, Boise-Cascade of ' - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - = Canada). SCHOLARSHIPS I ;;;;• Members of Branch #219 of the Polish Combatants Association of the Royal Canadian Legion, have demonstrated their commitment to Lakehead University by establishing the second $10,000 endowed scholarship.This time the donation came from the Polish Women's Association Branch #1. Jan Wrezczak, President of Branch #219, and Josephine Telpuk, Association President, receive a certificate and the university's thanks from John Russell, Director of External Relations and the Share Our Northern Campaign. Aprll 1991 - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - Page 7 �New Faces ~II~____M_ar_y_ H_e_ar_d_ _ _ _~ ~ - - -J_a_m __ e_s _M _ e_ll_o_n_ _ _ Dr. James Mellon has joined the Department of Political Studies as an Assistant Professor. He presently teaches Political Theory and Introductory Political Science courses. Mellon grew up in Moncton, New Brunswick and still has family in the region. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Francis Xavier University, his Masters Degree in Urban Regional Planning from Queen's University and a Master of Arts Degree also from Queen's. Upon receiving his MA Mellon taught International Relations at Mount Allison University for one year. He went back to school and obtained his PhD from Dalhousie in 1990. Mellon's thesis topic looked at the pastoral letter of the American Catholic Bishops on War and Peace. Although "when you start working on your PhD there is not a lot of time for other activities", he says, Mellon enjoys reading, his most recent book by 'Nailace Stegn er. "I also enjoy Steinbeck novels. My tastes run the gamut." In warmer weather Mellon spends time working in his garden. Mary Heard recently joined the Department of Social Work as a Visiting Assistant Professor. She is a medical Social Worker and is on secondment from McKellar General . t t, Hospital. Heard previously taught t -.::.;, -, at Lakehead University as a \_ j sessional lecturer. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Waterloo with specialization in Social Develop. • . ment studies and her Masters of -~~ \ ~ --'--'---'-''---- ::..:. .:. .-'-----' Social Work from Sir Wilfred Lauricr in 1985. Heard moved to the area in 1989. At McKellar she is "the social worker responsible for the chronic care, surgical and medical floors. I mostly work with the elderly but also victims of wife and child abuse. ln her spare time Heard works with the Council of Positive Aging (COPA) and is in the process of starting up a group for people who have or must deal with Parkinson's Disease. Her reason for the interest is simple, her father has Parkinson's. "There is no support group in Thunder Bay so this organization is meeting a definite need. I'm really excited about that." Heard also enjoys playing co-cd volleyball and is taking pottery classes. J Campaign Update The end of March faculty and staff campaign figures are tallied and "it looks like we'll make it," reports John Russell, Director of the Share our Northern Vision Campaign .. "We've reached 75% of our $100,000 goal for faculty and staff and we're hoping for a speedy response from those who arc uncommitted. We've had outstanding success in some areas like the Library and Registrar's Office, where participation has been nearly 100%. Faculty participation has caused some concern but it's picking up now and the pledged amounts have been high." Together with Rob Zuback, Development Officer, the team has been visiting all Schools and Departments and explaining how to direct funds to special areas or set up equipment funds or scholarships or bursaries and what tax advantages are available. "We have found that people want to know exactly where the money is going and designate it to the area of their choice.," Zuback said. "Of the staff members who have been approached, we have 52% participation. Right now I'm calling those who haven't returned their cards." John Russell is facing his second major capital campaign and knows the reality of fundraising during a recession. He sums up the faculty and staff campaign this way: "I believe that the people who work here have the most to gain from a successful campaign, perhaps not today but certainly in the near future. I cannot emphasize enough that it's participation that counts. In order to maximize gifts from Canadian corporations and other friends of Lakehead, we need to demonstrate that the university fam ily is committed. Russell also reported on another component of the campaign. "It's gratifying to know that the alumni body continues to grow from strength to strength. Since 1984 there has been a 400 percent increase in the dollars donated. We're very excited tha t this year's target of $125,000 should be met by the April 30th deadline." Page 8 "Get those pledge cards in", urges Development Officer, Rob Zuback. If further information is needed about how to ulilize payroll deductions or any other aspect of the campaign, call Rob at 343-8913. AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - Ap ril 199 1 �People, Papers/Publications Special Projects/Awards Publications Professor Jose de Cangas will be conducting courses at the Universidad and the Comunidad Autonoma de Madrid between April 16 and June 18, 1991. This appointment not only reflects Professor Cangas's international prestige, but will ¥=%~~fr ' also provide him with many opportunities for personal as well as professional development. J;;'1'.TI::;~~:'J Professor Jack P. Christy, School of Business Administration, has been awarded a consulting . contract as project advisor to the Royal Conserva0 " · - tory of Music to guide them in their development ~□ of an Information Systems Strategic Plan. He will be working with the senior management and academic staff of the Conservatory to define the future directions of the institution, and to identify the related business, management and academic information needs which will form the basis of their inforn1ation systems requirements definition. Dr. Terry L. Hill, Sessional Lecturer, Sociology Department, has had the following papers accepted: "The Role of Community Developers in Atypical Communities", Community Development Society 23rd Annual Conference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, July 21-25, 1991; "Middle-class Rights: The Quest for Respectability Among Social Nudists/Naturists", Association for Humanist Sociology Annual Meetings, Ottawa, Ontario, October 23 - 26, 1991. Dr. Hill ·was also a nominee for the Contribution to Teaching Award at Lakehead University for 1990-1991. Dr. I. Nirdosh, Professor of Chemical Engineering, has ,,.ublished the paper, "A mass transfer study of the electropolishing of vertical discs under free convection", in the Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, Vol. 21, (1991). Dr. Alistair MacDonald, Department of Biology, has published the chapter "The morphology and relationships of the Myricaccae" in the book Evolution,Systematics,and Fossil History of the Hamamelidae, Volume 2: 'Higher' Hamamelidac. (eds P.R. Crane and S. Blackmore), Systematics Association Special Volume No. 40B, pp. 147-165. Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1989. Dr. Azim Mallik, Department of Biology published a paper entitled, "Allclopathy and the Competitive Advantage of Kalmia Angustifolia over Black Spruce", in the symposium proceedings, The Silvics and Ecology of Boreal Spruces. 1989 fUFRO Working Party 51.05-12 Symp. Proc., Newfoundland, 12-17 August, 1989. Forestry Canada Information Report NX-271. p. 203. Elinor Barr, history author and LU alumna, had her article entitled, "The Role of the Fur Trade in the Europeanization of the Naming of the Geographical features of the North Shore of Lake Superior, Canada", published in the 1990 Conference proceedings of the XVIlth International Congress of Onomastic Sciences published by the University of Helsinki and the The Finnish Research Centre for Domestic Languages. Copies arc available in the Centre for Northern Studies. Dr. Joe Stewart had his article "Rock Art and Ceramic Art • the Jomada Mogollon Region" published in KN A, Vol. 55, ( ' o. 4 1990. The paper was co-authored with Paul Matousek, Department of Anthropology at LU, and Jane H. Kelley from the University of Calgary. C Awards Distinguished Toastmaster Mr. Don Barnes, a member of Toastmasters International, has been awarded the highly prestigious Distinguished Toastmaster for his participation in Toastmasters Intemational's Communication and Leadership Program and outstanding completion of other rigorous requu:emcnts. In a Jetter written to the School of Forestry, Mr. Terrence McCann, Executive Director of Toastmasters International, summarizes Mr. Barnes's achievement by mentioning that "Toastmaster Barnes has developed and honed effective communication and leadership skills, and applied these skills in professional and community activities to the benefit of others... Only a few of the more than 160,000 members of our organization ever achieve t11is recognition". It is also noteworthy to mention that Mr. Barnes has earned the status of Able Toastmaster for his participation in the Communication and Leadership Program which requires several years of study and active participation in a Toastmasters club. Women in Trades and Technology Project The Women in Trades and Technology Network Project received a grant from the Federal Secretary of State. The fun ding will be used to undertake community development work leading up to the creation of a network of women working in trades and technology in northwestern Ontario. Women who presently work in trades and technology, those who have left the field or any women studying or preparing for a job in trades or technology are invited to become a part of the project. Call Martha Gingerich at 345-0233 or 767-5286. Call for Nominations: Students, Facutly, and Alumni are encouraged to respond to the call for nominations for the Distinguished Instructor Award for 1991-92. This is a prestigious award of $3,500 to be used to further the academic development of the faculty member. The award was given last year to Dr. Peggy Knowles, Department of Biology /School of Forestry. Past recipients were Dr. Penny Petrone, School of Education and Dr. Manfred Kehlenbeck, Department of Geology. Each was recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, supervision and program development. Nominations may be made by faculty members, Department Heads or Chairs, Deans, groups of at least five students or Alumni, with each group submitting a supporting letter. The nominating letter must be submitted to the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning by May 30, 1991 . A list of supporting documentation and the criteria for selection will be distributed. Candidates are expected to submit a full dossier by September 30, 1991. A faculty member may receive only one award every ten years. April 1991 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 9 �Whitfield Continued from page 1 His community involvement includes the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Summer School of Science and Technology, minor hockey coach and President of Grandview Recreational Hockey Association and the Board of Directors with the Great Lakes Christian College. ln a recent interview with the new Vice-President, John Whitfield talked about the past, present and future, Agora: What docs the VP (Academic) do? Whitfield: "I'm finding out," he laughed. "With the establishment of two vice-presidents in 1985, the area of responsibility for the academic side included the two Deans who administer the faculties of Professional Studies and Arts and Science, five academic departments, namely, Research/Graduate Studies, Registrar, Library, Student Services and Continuing Education. I also have responsibility for a number of specialized areas of programming like the Centre for Northern Stud ies, Native programming and health initiatives." Agora: Where will you begin? Whitfield: Well, I'm lucky to be coming into the position at this time. The first 5ycar Academic Plan was in place in 1987 p utting us at the end of that phase, ready to evaluate and institute the next phase. Last, time we started from zero. This time we have a chance to look at ourselves and build on the plan. All planning must include looking back. Of course, I'll be receiving lots of input from Senate. We'll boil it down and put together the next 5-year plan. I'm looking forward to it. Agora: How do you plan for the future in times of fiscal restraint? Whitfield: I think you just try to maintain the balance, never give up the desire to grow and change. We cannot become static - it's a dynamic system. Having been at the university since the beginning, I've seen many changes. When I first arrived the place was growing like crazy. I think faculty numbers doubled two years in a row. There was a great sense of excitement. All of us got involved, you had to. We had a very young faculty who grew and developed with the institution. The university is again in a growth spurt and that's when we need our people strength the most. Agora: Do you expect it to be a big change from the Dean's office? Whitfield: I expect so. It was a steady stream of people in my last job and I feel strongly that I would like to make this office people-centered and keep my finger on that pulse. I was overwhelmed with the number of people on this campus who wished me well and gave me support. I want to take this opportunity to say what a source of encouragem ent that is to me. I admit it's a bit scary but having that kind of support makes a big difference. Agora: You were raised in a small town in northern Ontario, how does it feel to be the Vice-President of a university? .. Whitfield: One of the reasons I came to Thunder Bay in 1965 was a naive believe that northern Ontario had so much wasted potential. I was like otherj young idealists who believed I could come back and make a difference. Maybe I'm putting a high expectation on myself, but I'm actually a competitive person and like a challenge. I guess I feel like I've got a big challenge ahead. Meet the Media John Whitfield got an early opportunity to ensure that his office is a "people place" when he answered questions at the news conference. Reporters Derrick Oliver, CJLB, and John . \ Haley from CKPR have the new vice-president in the hot seat. V Visit A Scandinavian Troll A display at Lakehead University's Chancellor Paterson Library celebrates the university's links with Sweden and other Scandinavian countries and Nordic folklore. The three-window display features Swedish culture and cuisine with a few trolls thrown in for good measure. It also spotlights the Scandinavian universities that offer exchange programs to Lakehead University students through the Centre for Northern Studies. Organized by the Scandinavian Home Society of Thunder Bay, the display is open to public viewing daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm until April 22, and then from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays. NKSWfffl LORE Page 10 - - - - - - - -- - - -- -- - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - Aprll 1991 �RUTH LANK.TREE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSI:IlP A memorial scholarship fund in _mory of Mrs. Ruth Lanktree, B.A. '71, d '75, who passed away March 10, 1991, has been established to honour her counsel and dedicahon to the Alumni Associahon of Lakehead University. Ruth, a long-time volunteer on the Senate Committee of the Alumni Association of Lakehead University, will be sadly missed. Ruth was born in Toronto and resided in llrnnder Bay since 1956, where she was a member of the Federation of Women Teachers Association, the Order of the Eastern Star Argyle Chapter and Trinity United Church. Interested individuals are invited to contribute to the University Scholarship Fund. A donation made payable to Lakchcad University (Ruth Lanktree Memorial), may be sent to the Development Office, Lakehead University, Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5El. C DR.HAROLD SAMUEL BRAUN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSffiP A memorial scholarship fund in memory of Dr. Harold Samuel Braun, C.D., B.A., L.L.D., D.Sc. who passed 'Vay on March 12, 1991, has been ( ,ablishcd at Lakchcad University. Interested individuals are invited to contribute to the University Scholarship fund . A donation made payable to Lakehcad University (Dr. Harold Samuel Braun Memorial) may be sent to the Development Office, Lakchcad University, Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5El. NORTHERN STUDENTS CONFERENCE The Lakehcad University Student Union played host to the Northern Students Conference on March 22 and 23. Approximately 15 student leaders from Northern Ontario Post-Secondary Institutions attended workshops on various issues unique to the region. They discussed such topics as youth migration with Thunder Bay Mayor Jack Masters, North/South Relations, Race Relations, Native Issues and Student Housing. Students were concerned with how to retain students and the quality of student life when conditions are more adverse in comparison to southern institutions. Last Writes by Katherine Shedden The last issue of the Argus was a good piece of fun and innovation. In the spirit of that last issue, The Thunder Bay Compost, I dedicate this column to the Argus Staff and especially the Editor-in-Chief, Faisal Ali, who has decided to concentrate on his studies next year and let some new brains run the shop. For two long, but glorious years, he was chiefly-your-king and occasionally your editor-in-chief. He valiantly battled the cause of student injustice and good grammatical structure. Remembering that you can take the editor out of the chief but you cannot take the chief out of the editor, we now proclaim him Champion Under Dog, CUD for short. He struggled to free the oppressed, the downtrodden, suppressed and depressed, those who dangled participles and engineers who did not know or care what participles were. Through the mighty font, he fought to help underdogs take their rightful place in society. He championed the cause of Kraft dinner caters, women and their entire half of the sky, visible and invisible minorities, the two or three student members of the Conservahvc Party, members of LA (Liberals Anonymous) and the confused masses who jumped on Bob's political bandwagon believing they would receive a much-needed political transfusion only to find out the Party would take the pint back plus 8% more. And he did it all his way. Ah, the injustice and cruelty of being a student during these difficult hmcs, especially as chiefly-an-editor. And all the while he struggled with his wholesome image and despite the fact that his grade 8 students were taller, he knew in his heart he was more sophishcated, better-looking and looked and lived the part of "rebel with a cause". He proved beyond a doubt that a brown kid from the hamlet of Desbarats could make it big. Did he not write eloquen tly and with passion on the following topics: LUSU, LIARS and the NDP (in the same issue), LUSU, WAR and BAD PROFS (in the same issue), censorship, LUSU, government accountability and student apathy, only to discover the brutal truth - nobody cared. Well Champion Under Dog cared. I draw attention to the fact that our STUDENT NEWSPAPER recently was the clear winner of all local newspapers cri- tiqued by a hard-hitting CBC reporter. The Lakehead University newspaper, an award-winning, (no plaque) paper, was finally recognized for solid writing, strong leadershjp from the chief and well-rounded contributions from the entire team. Every Wednesday night, they were able to shrug off their paranoia about flunking out of university and spring to life to produce another issue. They suffered the slings and arrows of outrageous policy and soggy pizzas. They collectively refused to call Ian Middleman, not only CEO supremo but El Presidente. They scratched below the surface, looked up the word origin of impeachment, scrutinized administration and kept taking the pulse of the student body even when it appeared the body had expired. Yes, you've come a long way baby. It was 1987 when the Argus was publicly voted in a tie for the WORST student newspaper in Canada. I strongly recommend you send Frum the latest issue. And perhaps Chretien. Faisal Ali perusing his last issue of the Argus. April 1991 - - - - -- -- -- -- - - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P age 11 �Campus Calendar To include your Department's event or activity~- the C?mpus Calendar, please ~all Patn~1a Tramor at 8300 or mail your mformahon to SNJ002. Deadline for the May Agora is April 15, 1991. THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY EXTENDED HOURS March 8 to April 22 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m .-11 :30 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-11 :30 p.m. March 29 to April 1 Saturday - 9:00 a.m .-9:00 p.m . Easter Sunday - 11 :00 a.m.-9:00 p .m. Easter Monday- 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Lakehead University Juried Student Exhibition March 27 - April 24 Organized by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery in conjunction with the Lakehead University Department of Visual Arts For the Best of Student Work in all Media 1990 -1991 April 14 - May 9 Artists North of Superior "De-Forestation" Paintings Celebrating Earth Day At Definitely Superior Gallery 2 4 A Court St. S., 2nd Floor Opening Sunday, April 14 -1:30 pm Dr. Barbara Kronberg of LU will give a slide presentation Tu esday, 16 Spring Music Concert LU Vocal Ensemble Choral Music of the Romantic Period Brahms, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Faure St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church 8:00 pm - $5/$7 Friday, 19 Final date for late registration in Spring/Summer term Distance Education courses Tu esday, 23 Final Examinations end Thursday, 25 Senate Meeting 9:30 am Friday, 26 APRIL ~ Mar k Convocation on your Calendar ~ Saturday, May 25 is the big day for this year's gra~~ands, fellows and honorary degree recipients. the May Agora will announce the names of those being honoured. February Session classes end Friday, 26 - Saturday, 28 Lakehead S tamp Club Annual Exhibition Over 80 frames of thematic stamp collections The 12th Annual Stamp Club Exhibition held at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery Friday, 29 Final date for submission of all marks/ grades for courses, projects, theses, and practica scheduled over the full year or in the second term - due 4:30 pm Monday, 29 - Tuesday, 30 Impressionism and Its Context April 12 - May 12 Thunder Bay Art Gallery From the permanent collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario Features 25 French paintings and prints Walking Tour: Wednesday, May 8, 8:00 p.m. with Janet Brooke, Curator of European Painting & Sculpture, AGO Monday, 6 Final date for registration and changes ) in Spring Session full courses and half courses (except Distance Education April 19) Final date for withdrawal without academic penalty from Spring Session half courses (except Distance Education -JulylO) Final date for refunds on withdrawal from Spring Session full courses and half-courses (except Distance Education) February Session Examinations MAY Wednesday, 1 Spring Session full-courses and half courses commence Tuesday, 2 - Saturday, 4 "Anything Goes" Cole Porter's romantic comedy at Westgate C.V.I. Gymnatorium 8:00 pm -Tickets $5.00 The AGOR/\ is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, On tario. It is published monthly (except August), and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. CredJI is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. Director of External Relations: John Russell, Editor: Katherine Shedden Assistant: Denise Ilruley C ::lendar: Patricia Trainor Photography: Peter Puna Graphics: Ben Kaminski, Linda Siczkar Assistan t: Richard Tiihonen Printing: Rainbow Address correspondence to: Edi tor/ Agora Information Office SN1002 Lakehead University Oliver Road, Tirn11dcr Bay, Ontario, 1'78 SE1 (807) 343-8631 or 343-8300 FAX 807-343-8192 .. ~! 1" Wednesday, 10 Final Examinations and Summer Session Supplemental Examinations begin " 8.u8. 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Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.8 No.4 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an announcement of the passing of Harold Samuel Braun, an announcement that John Whitefield was appointed to Vice-President (Academic), and a plane crash on campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-04 1991 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University April 1991 Braun Building Harold Samuel Braun John Whitfield Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/6d7037d1c224f60671a9880091f56772.pdf fe2898fb216457b5db9de97a1828f790 PDF Text Text Inside: __,_. J Collaborati '";ood N ve Research 'ews for C • ....... anbou Sayo~·~·;~·t~·~t~d.. blue pages "ound for Gifu ents b ECanada Sea-to:s··..;;············· 3 xpedition begin:a................ 3 • Lakehead :I:.'." Universit~ • _Agor~ THUNDER BAY. ONTARIO VOL. 8. NO. 5 MAY 1991 (_ Top le~ to right, Lois Wilson, Kenneth Armson, Roberta Bondar, Arn Westlake, Arthur Black and Richard Lyons- A Most Im~~~ e QrOUl> of eanadians at Con"ocatton '91 Continued on page 2 �Convocation '91 is another history-maker The Very Reverend Dr. Lois Wilson will be installed as the University's 5th Chancellor. Honorary degrees will be bestowed upon Dr. Roberta Bondar, the Canadian astronaut from Sault Ste. Marie, who will go on the next space mission as a payload specialist, Arthur Black, the man often referred to as the Leacock of the North, Richard Lyons, the much-loved and respected Native elder, and Kenneth Armson, the man who's name is synonymous with forest management. Title of Fellow of the University will be conferred upon Arn Westlake, well-known Thunder Bay business man and community leader. And if all that is not enough, this's year's graduating class will be the largest in history, 1460 and growing. Black will address the morning convocation and Armson the afternoon session. KEN ARMSON Ken Armson was born in Newtonbrook, Ontario, in 1927. After graduating from the University of Toronto, he began his career as a research forester with the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests. In late 1952 he joined the Faculty of Forestry at U of T and carried out teaching duties and research in the areas of silviculture and forest soils with a leave of absence for graduate work at Oxford. As a result of his professional and scientific experience and his wide-spread recognition, Mr. Armson was approached by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources in 1974 to undertake an in-depth evaluation of their forest management program with emphasis on silvicultural and professional practices. This resulted in the publication of "Forest Management in Ontario 1976", the so-called "Armson Report" recommending the concept of Forest Management Agreements. In 1978, Mr. Armson accepted the post of Special Advisor on Forest Regeneration to the Forest Resources Group of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and was involved in drafting the original agreements and the legislation which brought the Forest Management Agreements into law. As Chief Forester with the Forest Resources Group of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Armson developed a major paper on private land forestry which became a government "green" paper entitled "Private Land Forests, a Public Resource". He has been the recipient of two major awards: in 1978, the Gold Medal award of the Canadian Institute of Forestry, and in 1990, the Ontario Forestry Award from the Ontario Forestry Association and more than one hundred publications and a textbook on forest soils to his credit. ARTHUR BLACK When Arthur Black comes to Thunder Bay, the place he calls his "spriritual hometown", he'll receive his Honorary Doctor of Letters and record a special edition of CBC Radio's Basic Black (aired June 1 at 10:05 am). Black isn't letting his honorary PhD go to his head. "I don't like formality," he says. "Please don't call me Dr. Black. Dr. Art will do." This zany author is best known for his Saturday morning program described as "inspired lunacy, music and interviews every Saturday morning on CBC radio". Black's style and commentary are what appeals to his Canadian listening public. Over a third of a million listeners per week attest to his popularity. Countless others watch him on CBC-TV's "The Journal", while others read his syndicated column cross country in many weekly newspapers. Among Arthur Black's credits are a 1976 Ohio State Award for the best radio children's series; a 1977 George Cadogan Award as the best weekly columnist; and a 1987 National Magazine Award for humour. Page2 Black's award celebrates the benefits that northwestern Ontario has received from Black's long association with it. Yes, he's come a long way since the early 70's when he was a livestock reporter in Toronto. Welcome back, Dr. Black. ROBERTA BONDAR Roberta Bondar received zoology and agriculture degrees from Guelph in 1968, a Masters of Science degree in experimental pathology from the University of Western, a doctorate in neurobiology from the University of Toronto and a medical degree from McMaster in 1977. She worked for six years for the then federal Fisheries and Forestry Department on genetics of the spruce bud worm with reference to the visual system. After internship in medicine at Toronto General Hospital, she completed postgraduate medical training in neurology at the University of Western Ontario, in neuro-ophthalmology at Tufts' New England Medical Center in Boston and at the Playfair Neuroscience Unit of Toronto Western Hospital. She is one of six Canadian astronauts selected in 1983, and began astronaut training in 1984. In 1985 she was named chairperson of the Canadian Lifesciences Subcommittee for Space Station. She is a Civil Aviation medical examiner, a member of the Ontario Premier's Council on Science and Technology, a member of the scientific staff at Sunnybrook Hospital and a Stroke Neuro-Ophthalmology Research Fellow at Toronto Western Hospital. Dr. Bondar was chosen as one of two Canadian Payload Specialist candidates who began training in the spring of 1989 for the lML-1 mission. In early 1990, she was designated as the prime Canadian Payload Specialist for this mission scheduled for the near future. RICHARD CHARLES LYONS Born in Fort Frances, Ontario in 1925, Richard Charles Lyo'. is a well-known figure in Northwestern Ontario for his lifelong commitment to stimulating interest and pride in Native culture. ln 1972, Mr. Lyons founded the Lyons Dance Troupe which has since performed for audiences across Canada, the United States, and Europe including members of the Royal Family. Mr. Lyons has been the recipient of two important awards: an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Ministry of Citizenship and the Ministry of Culture and Communications (March, 1989) and a Good Citizenship Award from the Ministry of the Solicitor General (April, 1989). Mr. Lyons, by his countless achievements and selfless dedication to Native cultures, continues to recognize "the need to provide bridges between Native and non-Native communities through the sharing of cultural activities". ARN WESTLAKE Arnold Eugene Westlake was born in Trenton, Ontario in 1930. He joined the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Trenton, Ontario in 1950 and subsequently served at various branches in Ontario. During his career he served as field auditor in the bank's head office; worked in international banking in the Caribbean and the United States; was advertising manager in the head office; and regional superintendent in the Eastern and Northern regions of Ontario. Mr. Westlake became associate dealer for Canadian Tire Corporation in Bolton before transferring to Thunder Bay in 1976. Community involvements have been so extensive there was a farewell tribute for Am and Margaret Westlake at the Community Auditorium prior to his retirement to British Co lumbia. J J AGORA - -- - - -- - -- -- - - - - May 1991 �Around Campus Visiting Lecturer: Geography of the Holy Land scholarships will also be increased to $3,953 from $3,766 per Dr. Yehuda Gradus term. The Summer Course, Geography 3901: Geography of the A major review of OSAP will be undertaken and comtfoly Land (also calendared as Religious Studies 3705) will be pleted by August 1991, will be conducted in consultation with ( mght by a visiting Israeli scholar, Dr. Yehuda Gradus of Ben- students, faculty, administrators, and others who have an Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva. interest in OSAP. The ministry intends to implement major Dr. Gradus completed his B.A. in Geography and Political change in OSAP in time for the 1992-93 academic year. Science at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and his M.A. Some of the issues covered by the review will be: and Ph.D. in Geography at the University of Pittsburgh, Penn- financial eligibility criteria; sylvania (where one of his instructors was Dr. Gilley of - the way student aid is allocated, including an examinaL.akehead's Geography Department). After two years lecturtion of student debt loads; and ing at the Greensburg campus of the University of Pittsburgh, - measures to help non-traditional students, including Dr. Gradus returned to Israel and the new Bcn-Gurion part-time students, those with special needs, single University of the Negev (named for Ben-Gurion, the first . a r e n t s and adult learners. Prime Minister of Israel). He is now Professor in the Depart\ ~ ment of Geography there; the first incumbent of the Harry M. , Levy Chair in Geography and Regional Planning. From 1985 Modem Day Voyageurs Retrace :,, , to 1989, he was Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social , the Path of Mackenzie Sciences. Dr. Gradus has published seven books and over forty What do 36 Lakehead University students, 3 assistant expapers and chapters in books; mostly on Israel and especially pedition leaders and one Outdoor Recreation, Parks and the Negev, the arid desert that covers the southern half of Tourism professor, all in voyageur costume equal? The Israel. He has presented scholarly papers all over the world second phase of the "Canada Sea-to-Sea" expedition. These from Belo Horizonte (Brazil) to Lanzhou (China) and from brave explorers, under the guidance of Dr. Jim Smithers, left Melbourne (Australia) to Moscow (USSR) - and has delivered L.akehead University on April 29 to visit Southern Ontario guest lectures at universities in India, South Africa, Belgium, schools, bringing a Stay-in-School message to thousands of the United States and Canada. He was previously at school children, before embarking on the official expedition. Lakehead in the Fall of 1989, giving a paper at the conference The voyage begins in Lachine, Quebec on May 15 and ends in on the Circumpolar North. Winnipeg, Manitoba, August 23. In 1989, 25 Lakehead students, with Dr. Smithers at the "helm", paddled 3500 km from Fort McMurray, Alberta to the Changes to OSAP Arctic Ocean, recreating Mackenzie's first journey down th.e Part-time students will receive larger transportation and river that now bears his name. In 1992 the expedition team personal living allowances. In previous years, part-time travels from Winnipeg to Peace River, Alberta and in 1993 ( udents got a percentage of the full-time allowance, based on from Peace River to Bella Coola, British Columbia. what percentage of a full course load they were taking. Now The voyageurs will perform their Jiving history roadshow they will receive the same amount as full-time students. across Canada. The full two hour programme includes a Changes to the way Ontario utilizes the Canada Student thirty minute historical drama, complete with songs, stories Loan program will make an extra $36 million in loans availand dances, centred around an historical encampment. able to Ontario students. Because we will now be allowing The pre-€xpedition performances in the Midland area, additional expenses, single students will receive a $28 per Toronto and London have played to enthusiastic crowds and week miscellaneous allowance and married and sole-support despite a little rainy weather the spirits of the voyageurs parents will be eligible for an additional maintenance allowhaven't been dampened. Says expedition member Cliff ance of $634 per child if they have one or two children and Britton, "it's thrilling to see the kids' eyes wide with excite$1,248 if they have three or four children. ment when we do our interpretations." The number of Ontario Graduate Scholarships will be increased by 100 from 1200 to 1300 and the amount of the qJ As they say in Japan...Sayonara! The link between Lakehead University and the Gifu 'This is an opportunity I cannot pass up," said Kristin. University for Education and Languages in Japan keeps The two are considered special guests and their airfare, growing stronger. Last summer the two post-secondary accommodation and academic fees will be paid for by Gifu institutions signed a General Agreement charting the comUniversity. mitment of both facilities to establish faculty, administrative fj, 1,.. V and student exchanges as well as joint workshops. The I' inaugural activity within the recently signed student ex;,I change agreement. I ' Cindy Smith, fourth year Concurrent Education and ·1/ Kristin Graver, second-year Political Studies, travelled to the Pacific Rim on May 1 and will stay until July 31 . The city of Gifu is located on the island of Honshu, approximately 40 t miles inland and west of Tokyo. The students will receive basic instruction in Japanese and in tum, will act as instructors for English Language classes offered by the university. They will live with Japanese families for their entire stay. The students are, understandably, very excited about the Cindy Smith, left, and Kristin Graver study the map prior to new world they are encountering this summer. departure. . - U l ., y ~.✓; May 1991 AGORA - - - - - -- -- - - - -- -- - - Page 3 �Program Encourages Young Students to Consider Eneineertn, Careers Laurentian University will receive a $4,000 grant from the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines to assist with its Engineering Awareness Program for senior elementary school students. The program is aimed at Grade 7 and 8 students who may be still deciding whether to enter technical programs in high school. In May 1990, about 200 Grade 7 and 8 students from four Sudbury area schools attended the pilot program at the Laurentian University School of Engineering. Students participated in specially formatted labs for one day that gave them a taste of engineering and exposed them to computer-aided design, ventilation, flotation, pyrometallurgy, fluid mechanics and surveying. Engineering students and technical staff provided the instruction, and at the end of the program students received a diploma and a brass medallion that they had cast and moulded themselves. Response to the pilot prgram from students, parents, teachers and school board consultan ts was positive. This year, Laurentian wants to increase the number of participating students to about 400 by extending the sessions from the original three days to five. The university also intends to hire engineering students as instructors again. At least half will be women, who will serve as positive role models for the young female students. "This initiative is helping break down the stereotypes associated with a mining career and will therefore encourage young people to seriously consider furthering their education in this field", said Mines Minister Gilles Pouliot. "By ensuring a stock of competent young professionals for years to come, the mining industry will be the long-term beneficiary of initiatives s uch as this". The Sudbury Chapter of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy has also pledged a grant of $1 ,000 to assist with this project. J Vending Contract Awarded In the spring, the university tendered its contract for the provision of campus vending services for the next three years. Twin City Refreshments Ltd. was the successful bidder and will replace Red Carpet Food Services as the campus vending contractor. Government Announces Native Postsecondary Education and Training Strategy The Ontario Government will provide $3.1 million this year to initiate a strategy aimed at removing barriers within the postsecondary education system that limit the educational and training achievements of Native students. The strategy is designed to encourage postsecondary institutions to work in partnership with Native communities to increase their role in decision making, program development, and developing admissions criteria. It will also provide Native organizations with funding to cover costs associated with their involvement in the implementation of the strategy. "We want to increase the participation and completion rates of Native people in college and university programs", said Dr. Allen, the Minister of Colleges and Universities. "To accomplish this our postsecondary institutions must work together with Native organizations to increase their sensitivity to Native culture and issues and increase the extent of participation of Native people in decisions affecting Native postsecondary education". ) Host a Japanese University Student Japanese university students participating in a month-long summer language program at Lakehead University are placed with a homestay family for two weeks. Homestay begins Friday, August 9, 1991 and continues through to Friday, August 23, 1991. If you would like to open your home to two of these students and show them some Canadian hospitality, please call the Continuing Education Department at 343-8068. Some remuneration is offered to cover expenses. Page 4 AGORA----- - -- - -- - - - - - M e,y 1991 �RESEARCH NEWS CARIBOU MAN: Dr. Harold Cumming Protection of the rare and elusive woodland caribou hns brought together two government departments, researchers, biologists, private industry and a concerned graduate student r Harold Cumming was born on Manitoulin Is1and and perhaps that island beginning was the root of his lifelong curiosity about the world around him. He argues that it was the illustrated book, The Living Forest, which he read as a small boy, that had the most profound influence on his life. I-I.is education includes studies at the University of Toronto, Michigan State and the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. He has been teaching in the School of Forestry since 1973. As a wildlife biologist, his work has been largely with animals of the deer family, moose, white-tailed deer and caribou, but it also includes eagles and beavers. According to Professor Cumming, "it is the caribou situation, however, that is critical." _ A unique three-year •artnership study by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Buchanan Forest Products and Lakehead University will study the effects of timber harvest activity on the traditional wintering grounds used by woodland caribou near Armstrong. The partnership includes Dr. Cumming and his graduate student, Bruce Hyer, Regional Wildlife Biologist Tim Timmerman and employees at Buchanan, a locally owned and operated company with its head office in Thunder Bay. The study is being jointly funded by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities through the University Research Incentive Fund (URIF), MNR and Buchanan with the total value of the project estimated at $150,000 over three years. It was 1958 when Cumming, then district MNR biologist at Gerald ton, first started to look for caribou around Lake Nipigon. In his own words: "by 1978, I had to admit we hadn't learned much in the last 20 years." His first major caribou project began in 1978: a partnership project that included researchers from time in to the winter behaviour of caribou. Old and new studies indicate that one of Ontario's rarest mammals, the woodland caribou, is unusually sensitive to advancing civilization. In his article CARIBOU COUNTRY, Cumming noted that people are always astonished to discover that woodland caribou live within 100 miles of Thunder Bay! The article provides detailed information about the woodland caribou and the importance of forest management to guarantee their survival in this area of North western Ontario. Cumming believes that the herd he's been studying numbers about 100. 'The herd is holding it's own, and there is some risk involved with the controlled study, 'There is something immoral about using the forest in such a way that it drives out the natural inhabitants." Lakehead University, the Canadian Forestry Service and the Nipigon District MNR. That project investigated where caribou lived in the area surrounding the upper half of Lake Nipigon. In 1981, he conducted another study, also with Nipigon District, and supported by Great Lakes Forest Products and the World Wildlife Fund, but this but we won't know until we try it." Background information provided by the MNR and Cumming indicate that the decline of caribou was probably due to a combination of human disturbance factors including hunting and land clearing, increased predation by wolves due to increased moose and deer densities, disease and change of habitat through logging and fire. The tagging portion of the project is not an easy task. In July, the caribou will be chased from the islands into the water where motor boats have proven the most successful method of tagging. Admitting it sounds a bit like a "roundup complete with a lassoo", Cumming argues that it's the most effective method with the least amount of stress to the animal. Their research findings will be directly applicable to forest and wildlife planning for the Armstrong area and assist in planning future timber management operations which will allow accessing and transporting wood with minimum impact on the caribou. "Effective caribou management will require that foresters, wildlife biologists, planners and technical staff have a high level of understanding of caribou ecology." �LEADER: New group has a closer look at ecology and evol ution issues There may not be a lot of food, but Dr. Azzim Mallik, Department of Biology, will assure you there is a lot of food for thought. During the winter term, an enthusiastic group of Lakehead University faculty, graduate students and Ministry of Natural Resources researchers met every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research boardroom to discuss various contemporary issues related to the topics of ecology and the environment. The group calls itself the Lakehead Ecology and Evolution Discussions on Environmental Research (LEADER). LEADER is made-up of approximately 15-20 people. At each session, a member of the group is asked to lead the discussion on a specific issue and he/she talks for 15-20 minutes to introduce the subject, controversy around it, and its academic and practical implications. The presentation is followed by a very lively discussion. Topics of discussion range from sociology-geography, to hard core theoretical aspects of ecology and evolutionary thinking, to scientific travel accounts in the eroded highlands of Turkey or India. Questions always seem to arise such as, "How do we determ ine species behaviour, population regulations, species extinction, and adverse impacts of humans on the environment?" And most importantly, "How can environmental degradation be stopped?" All suggestions are welcome and everyone's opinions and comments have equal importance. Dr. Mallik states, "I soon realized how much there is to know about the things that arc slightly away from my own little world of specialization. Every Thursday lunch hour opened my eyes in more than one way, as I am sure it did to many others in attendance." Dr. Doug Morris is to be commended for this successful initiative and the Centre for Nor thern Studies for the coffee and donuts. Thanks are also due the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research for providing the excellent meeting facilities. LEADER members invite all interested students, facu lty and staff to join them when these talks resume in the fail. SSHRC RESEARCH AWARDS ARE ANNOUNCED! SSHRC has recently announced the res~lts of the 1991 /92 Research Grants competition. In total, the Grants Selection Committees recommended to SSHRC that four Lakehead University researchers be funded . However, due to the increasing numbers of researchers applying to the Council for limited federal research dollars, many deserving rescard1 proposals were not funded. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies would like to take this opportunity to commend all researchers for their efforts in this year's competition. ) Dr. Livio Di Matteo Dr. Thomas Dunk NEW SHHR C RESEARCH GRANTS Dr. Livio Di Matteo, Department of Economics - "Wealth Holding in Ontario: 1892". D r. Thomas Dunk, Centre for Northern Studies/Sociology - Native Labour in the Early Industrial Economy of Northwestern Ontario: 1850 - 1950". Dr. Patricia Jasen, Department of History - Canadian Cultural History; the relationship between economic and cultural factors examined in specific contexts, such as the tourist ind us try". Dr. Harun Rasid, Department of Geography - Flood Control Controversy in Bangladesh: Floodplain Residents' Perception of mega-projects, miniprojects and indigenous adjustments". Page 2 Dr. Patricia Jasen Dr. Harun Rasul SSHRC GRANTS RENEWED F OR 1991 /92 Dr. Patricia Jasen, Department of History, Canada Research Fellowship. Dr. John O'Meara, Department of Education - Research Grant: "Derivational Morphology of Northwestern Ontario Ojibwe". Dr. Robert Payne, School of Outdoor Recreation - Research Grant: "Social Profiles of Wildlife-Related Recreation Activity in Canada, 1981 - 1988". INTERNATIONAL GRANT ASSISTS DEVELOPMENT OF PROTOTYPE MONITOR Dr. Laurie Garred, Chairman, Department of Chemical Engineering, has been awarded an international collaborative travel grant by External Affairs and International Trade Canada's program, Going Global Europe 1992. Through this program, university researchers are invited to explore, establish or consolidate links between Canada and Europe in the field of science and techn ology. Dr. Garred spent a sabbatical year in 1988-89 with an interdisciplinary group of physicians and engineers at the University of Mon tpellier, France, on several problems related to the treatment of patien ts with failed kidneys. Dr. Garred plans to continue h is research col""\ laborations with his French colleagues, to develop a prototype urea monitor, a .J project which was initiated d uring his sabbatical leave. The success of this project could lead to a commercial device w ith worldwide ~arketing potential. - - -- - - - - -- -- - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - -- -- - - -- - -- - - M ay 1991 �RESEARCH CONTRACTS AWARDED Dr. Peter Duinker, Chair in Forest Management and Policy, School of Forestry, has been awarded a research contract by e Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources' Northern Forest ( velopment Group, entitled "Marten Habitat Supply nal ysis in Timmins" . Dr. Duinker believes that proper integration of wildlife values with timber values in forest management is unlikely to occur unless forest managers are able to forecast quantitatively the temporal and spatial responses of wildlife habitat carrying capacities to alternative management strategics. The objective of this study is to develop and test a dynamic habitat simulator to forecast marten carrying capacity responses to forest-management strategies. Dr. Gary Murchison, School of Forestry, has been awarded a research contract by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Northern Region cntitlcd,-"Forest Harvesting Residue Sampling Methodology". The objectives of this study arc: 1) to review the technology of conducting forest harvest residue surveys and fuel wood surveys at the stand level or clearcut level; 2) to evaluate the relevancy of specific methodologies to estimate residue and infractions of the Crown Timber Act as a result of harvesting; and 3) to develop and test an economical and statistically justifiable system of estimating logging residues in cut-over areas of Northern Ontario. Dr. Murchison states, "Logging residue, whether due to uneconomic or defective products or due to wasteful practices may offer an impediment to subsequent silvicultural treatment and may result in charges being laid against an operator'' . Dr. Murchison has also been awarded a research contract by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources' Northern ? rest Development Group, to compute and evaluate mer_mtable tree volume estimates for jackpine, based on the Honer's volume function. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES THE CANADA COUNCIL The Killam Program The Killam awards of the Canada Council are intended to support scholars of exceptional ability engaged in research projects of broad significance and widespread interest. Two categories of awards are offered under the Killam Program: The lzakk Walton Killam Memorial Prizes and The Killam Research Fellowships. The Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Prizes are intended to honour eminent Canadian scholars actively engaged in research, whether in industry, government agencies, universities or elsewhere. Three prizes are available to be awarded in each of the following areas: the natural sciences; engineering; and the health sciences. Only Canadian citizens are eligible for this honour. The prizes provide $50,000, to be used as desired by the recipients. Scholars cannot apply for this G S A .,_ award on their own behalf, but must be nominated by three experts in their fields. The deadline for submitting a nomination is June 30, 1991. Killam Research Fellowships are offered on a competitive basis to support researchers in any of the following broad fields: humanities; social sciences; natural sciences; health sciences; engineering, and studies linking any of the di_sciplincs within these broad fields. The purpose of the Killam Research Fellowship is to provide released time to an individual scholar who wishes to pursue independent research. This fellowship provides partial or full salary repla_cement, to a maximum of $53,000, for up to two years. Applicants must be Canadian citizens. Permanent residents must present evidence of the intention to stay in Canada after the period covered by the award. The deadline for submitting applications is June 30, 1991. MRC RECOMMENDATION ON ANIMAL RESEARCH The Medical Research Council of Canada has published a Discussion Paper on the Use of Animals in Research. The paper discusses the need to use animals in research and makes recommendations about their treatment. The report aims at ensuring the humane care, use, and treatment of research animals. While the guidelines are voluntary, MRC and NSERC will refuse funds or withdraw them from any researchers it supports who do not abide by them. Copies of the report are available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. GRADUATE STUDIES NEWS FACULTY APPOINTMENT TO OCGS APPRAISAL COMMITTEE D r. Jim Stafford, Department of Sociology has been appointed, beginning July 1, 1991, to a three-year term as a member of the provincial graduate Appraisal Committee by the Ontario Council of Graduate Studies. The Appraisal Committee is responsible for periodically reviewing all existing Ontario graduate programs to ensure they are maintaining a good quality program as well as review all applications for new graduate programs. Lakehead University is fortunate to have continuous representation on the Appraisal Committee. Dr. John Jamieson is to complete his three-year membership on June 30, 1991. During his last year, Dr. Jamieson was Chair. RECENTLY COMPLETED GRADUATE STUDENT THESES STRAW, Geoffrey (M.A. Psychology) Supervisor: Dr. Marg Sellick Thesis Title: Relaxation and Guided Imagery for the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy. Mutual Appreciat ion for Grad Student s and Profs The Annual Spring Graduate Student Barbecue, hosted by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies and the Graduate Student Association was held on Thursday, 4 April 1991. A large number of faculty, graduate students and their families were in attendance. Ms. Maria Farno, President of the Graduate Student Association, presented the award for May 1991 - - - - - - - - - -- - -- Favourite Professor of 1990-91 to Drs. Ken Brown and Peter Duinker of the School of Forestry, and to Dr. Marg Se~ck, Department of Psychology. The awards for Outstanding Graduate Student of 1990-91 went to Maria Kostakos, Departrnent of Psychology and Patrick Matakala, School of Forestry. The names of the professors and graduate students will be engraved on a special plaque, which is located in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. F.ESEARCH NEWS - - - - -- - -- -- - -- -- Page 3 �Upcoming Deadline Dates Quick Reference Research Opportunities University Research Incentive Fund (URIF) - January 31, May 31, October 15 Asia-Pacific Research Fund - Open World Health Organization; Fellowships - June 30, 1991. Canadian Cancer Society's Stephen Fonyo Fellowship Award - anytime, but 2 months prior to when training begins. World Wildlife Toxicology Fund - Open Canadian Department of Communications; International Cooperation Assistance fund on New Information Technologies - Open CIDA International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Open, allow 3 months for a full response. Easter Seal Research Institute of Ontario: Research Grants (April 15 and October 15). Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/ Bursaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 Energy, Mines and Resources; Environmental Studies Revolving Funds - Open Health and Welfare Canada; National Health Research and Development Program (NHRDP) - deadline changed to June 1, 1991; Conferences and Workshops - any time after April 1, 1991; Aids Research Program - March 15 and September 15, 1991; and Career Awards - July 31, 1991. Heritage Canada Foundation Awards Program - June 1, 1991 Japanese Science and Technology Agency Fellowships STA/NSERC - Open, but allow 6 months for processing World Wildlife Endangered Species Recovery Fund January 1, April 1,July 1, October 1 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services: Northern Bursary Program -June 7, 1991. UPCOMING CONFERENCES Social Science Federation of Canada 1991 Conference September 27 - 29, 1991, Ottawa The theme of this year's conference is Public Awareness of Social Sciences. For a number of years, there has been a debate within the Federation about the importance of popularizing social science research and bridging the gap between the academic community and the public. On the whole, the academic community agrees with the need to inform the public, government and the private sector about the importance of social science research and the relevance of its findings to the well-being of our society. Conference topics include: Communicating Scientific ideas Through the Media, Universities and Social Science Awareness and Social Sciences: the View from the Hill. Japan Science and Technology Fund - EAITC/ISTC/NSERC - Open, but allow 3 months for processing. Killam Program of the Canada Council: Research Fellowships - June 30, 1991 and The Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Prizes -June 30, 1991. National Geographic Society; Research Grants - Open North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - Advanced Research Workshops - Open FAREWELL WISHES The Office of Research and Graduate Studies would like to thank Mrs. Connie Hartviksen for her energy and commitment to the activities of the Office during her time as Interim Research Officer and most recently, as Special Projects Research Officer. We regret that multiple commitments have made it impossible for her to continue in this position. Many thanks, Connie! National Science Foundation (NSF) - Open, but must allow 6 months for review and processing. Northern Ontario Heritage Fund - Open NSERC Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - January 15, April 15,July 15, October 15 NSERC Workshops and Seminars - Open Ontario Ministry of Health - Ontario Nursing Innovation Fund, Group projects - January 1, May 1, and September 1; Professional Development for RNs and RN As -Open Social Science Federation of Canada - Aid to Scholarly Publications Program - Open SSHRC Special Awards: The Queen's Fellowships, Canadian Law Scholarship Foundation, SSHRC Legal Research Scholarship, Doctoral Fellowships in Management Studies Open Page 4 ) - - - - -- -- - - - -- - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - -- -- -- - -- - - - May 1991 .J �Faces Darlene Althoff (ext. 8153) recently ined the Office of the Registrar as ,e Information Services Co-ordinator. The position is fairly new and was created as a result of organizational changes in the office. Althoff is responsible for the management and supervision of the Information Centre, counter and staff and provides support to the Liaison staff. '1t's very busy here - even now. l'm glad I didn't start in September!" Originally from Thunder Bay, Althoff moved to Ottawa to attend tJ'le University of Ottawa and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and French. Following graduation, she worked for the federal government in the Government Information Centre. From 1987 until recently Althoff worked for a member of Parliament but is happy to be back home. "I'm looking forward to going to the cottage on a frequent basis again." Althoff enjoys spending her leisure time with her 7month old daughter, Sarah. C The Department of Music Receives Canadian Music Scores The Department of Music, with funds administered by the Centre for Northern Studies, has purchased over 450 scores of Canadian music from the Canadian Music Centre in Toronto. Printed editions comprise about one-third of the collec)n, while facsimiles of autographs and manuscripts make p the rest. The scores, which include solo, chamber and orchestral works, choral pieces and operas from the late nineteenth-century to the present day, include works by John Weinzweig, Murray Schafer, Harry Somers, Claude Champagne and Serge Garant, and compositions by younger composers like Rodney Sharman, Glenn Buhr and Alexina Louie. Two years ago the Department received a donation from Radio Canada International of over 130 records and compact discs of Canadian music. The Department of Music Reference Library will now have scores to accompany most of these recordings. In addition to the new scores, the Reference Library houses a 24-volume facsimile collection of the complete works of S.C. Eckhardt-Gramatte (donated by the EckhardtGramatte foundation 1988), facsimile reprints of the complete works of Harold Wevers and Aris Carastathis, signed copies of several works by John Weinzwieg and over 250 records, tapes and discs of Canadian music. In the past year the Department of Music's third-year course on music and musicians of Canada, the Canadian content on the Cornwall Concert Series (premieres by Aris Carastathis and Harold Wevers, along with works by Malcolm Forsyth, TaJivaldis Kenins, Gerhard Wuensch, Jacques Hetu, Walter Buczynski and Bruce Shavers), the sponsorship of the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra's premiere of" A Giant's Dream" by Aris Carastathis, the Canada Music Week concert featuring the Thunder Bay Chambers Players, guest lectures by composers Harry Freedman and John Weinzweig, ( we all contributed to the Department of Music's growing ,eputation as a leader in the promotion and dissemination of Canadian music. C May 1991 Laird Van Damme was recently appointed the Director of the Ontario Advanced Forestry Program. No stranger to the university, Van Damme graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry in 1982 and Masters in 1985. He was a term lecturer at the university in 88/89. Prior to his appointment, Van Damme was General Manager at KBM Forestry Consultants in the l.!!'!11!1!!1!!!~~ ~ ~~ = ~ city. The Ontario Advanced Forestry Program was designed to develop resource managers' skills through a comprehensive study of the biology, ecology, economics and silviculture of contemporary forest management. The program began functioning in September 1990 and consists of six program modules. It is administered jointly through Lakehead University and the University of Toronto and is funded by the Ministry of Natural Resources. "I had a choice between operating out of Lakehead or out of Toronto, " says Van Damme. "J chose Thunder Bay because I know the university well and I like the area." The program modules expose resource managers to the theoretical underpinnings of their practice. "It's purpose is to stimulate ways of problem-solving. We want to interest them in looking at more creative solutions. It's important that managers be as current as possible so they can better meet society's expectations," says Van Damme. The fourth module, led by Prof. Bob Day, was held in early· May at Lakehead University and dealt with the principles and practices of Forest Regeneration. "What's Happening in the Library?" Are you or is someone you know interested in attending a particular college or university, or interested in enrolling in a particular course or program? You can now search the Ministry of Colleges and Universities publication "Horizons: Guide to Postsecondary Education in Ontario" on a microcomputer. This program contains the same information as the print copy. You can find out about any institution, course or program in Ontario. (Graduate programs have been excluded from this package.) This package is quite simple to use and very graphic in its presentation. The software is designed to be user friend ly through the use of the Commander who is always on the screen to show you what you can do at any point. This package is loaded on the microcomputer in the Government Publications room on the Main Floor of The Chancellor Paterson Library. Instructions are located beside the workstation and assistance is available at the Information Desk. Why not give it a try!!! Tours Did you know that the Reference Department of The Chancellor Paterson offers guided tours and instructions sessions? If you would like to arrange for a tour or session, contact the Orientation/Off Campus Services Librarian at 343-8147. AGORA------ - - - - -- - - -- - - Page 5 �People, Papers/Publications Special Projects/Awards Publications Dr. Said Easa, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, is the author of the following publications: "Modelling of Stadia Surveying with Incomplete Intercepts", 1990, Vol. 116, No. 3, "Pyramid Frustum Formula for Computing Volumes at Roadway Transition Areas", 1991, Vol. 117, No. 2, and "Discussion: Application of Graph Theory to Computer-Assisted Mapping", 1991, Vol. 117, No. 2, all in the Journal of Surveying Engineering, ''Extension of AASHTO Remaining Llfe Methodology of Overlay Design", Transportation Research Board (TRB) Journal, No. 1272, 1990, "Note on an Optimization Model for Pavement Marking Systems", European Journal of Operational Research, 1991, Vol. 51, "Discussion: Geometry of Corner Lot Curves", 1990, Vol. 50, No. 3, "Discussion: On the Average Height in Volume Computations", 1990, Vol. 50, No. 3, "Discussion: Partitioning of Pie-Shaped Lots", 1991, Vol 51, No. 1, "Generalized Geometry of Corner Lot Curves", 1991, Vol. 51, No. 1, and "Unified Design of Vertical Parabolic Curves", 1991, Vol. 51, No. 2, all in the Journal of Surveying and Land Information Systems. He is also the author of a paper entitled "Practical Optimization Model for Realigning Railway Horizontal Curves", Journal of O vil Engineering Systems, Vol. 8, 1991. The model maximizes curve smoothness and ride quality and minimizes the work of the maintenance crew. Dr. Easa presented the following papers at the Annual TRB Conference, January 12-17, 1991, Washington, D.C.: "Sight Distance Model for Unsymmetrical Sag Curves", "Sight Distance Model for Unsymmetrical Crest Curves", and "Lateral Oearance to Vision Obstacles on Horizontal Curves". These papers were also accepted for publication in the TRB Journal in 1991. Patricia Vervoort, Department of Visual Arts, presented a paper entitled "Masking and Mapping the Prairie Landscape: Fragments in 2 and 3 Dimensions" at the British Association for Canadian Studies Annual Conference, April 12 - 14, at the University of Nottingham. Dr. I. Nirdosh, Professor of Chemical Engineering, has been invited to join the delegation of North American scientists to visit this fall the mining and ore processing operations in the Magadan and Noril'sh areas in the Soviet Union. The visit is being arranged by the People to People International in conjunction with the Soviet Ministry of Geology and the Ministry of Mines and Minerals. Appointments The following were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on April 29, 1991: Dr. Jane Crossman - Reappointment as Chairman of Physical Education Dr. Norman LaVoie - Reappointment as Director of Physical Education and Athletics Dr. Joseph Stewart- New appointment as Chairman of Anthropology Dr. Glen Carruthers - Reappointment as Chairman of Music Dr. Manfred Kehlenbeck - New appointment as Chairman of Geology All are appointed for a three year period, effective July 1, 1991. Page 6 Dr. J. Stafford's, Department of Sociology, appointment to the Appraisals Committee has been approved by the Ontario _) Council on Graduate Studies. This appointment is for a threE year term commencing September 1, 1991. Travels/Conferences Robert Dilley of the Department of Geography and Margaret Johnston of the Centre for Northern Studies were among over 300 academics, planners and developers attending a conference on "Recreation Trends and Mountain Resort Development" in Vail, Colorado from April 18 to 21. Mr. Dilley gave a paper on "Roads and Traffic in the English Lake District National Park: Problems and Planning Options" and Dr. Johnston one entitled "Diffusion and Difference: Ideas and Behaviour in Mountain Recreation in New Zealand". Ms. Gisella Scalese, Off-Campus/Orientation Librarian at the Chancellor Paterson Library, has been selected to receive a grant of $500 to attend the Canadian Library Association Conference in Montreal. The grant is provided by the Canadian Association of College and University Libraries to assist new librarians to attend the annual conference. Geography De partment Field Trip Award The Department of Geography is pleased to announce that it has received a generous donation of $5000 from Mr. A.L. (Pete) Musselman. This money is being used to found a Field Trip Award; money to support an extra-curricular Field Trip to a location or locations of geographical interest. The intention of the Award is to give students the opportunity to see geographical features at first hand without being limited by the content of regular courses. Anyone interested in running a field trip may apply for the , Award, though priority for places on the trip must be given tLJ students registered in a Geography program at Lakehead University. Further information may be obtained from the Department of Geography. Awards Dr. S.A. Mirza, Professor of Civil Engineering was recently elected Fellow of the American Concrete Institute (AC!). The honor was extended to him in recognition of his research towards the advancement of knowledge related to reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, and composite steel-concrete structures. Professor Mirza was invited to receive the honor at the Awards Breakfast during the ACl Spring Convention held in Boston, Massachusetts, March 1622, 1991. The ACI by-laws require that a fellow shall be a person who has made outstanding and distinguished contributions to a concrete-related profession in the areas of research, development, education, design, construction, or management. Those considered for the position are nominated by the Fellows Nominating Committee of the Institute and are elected by the ACT Board of Direction. People's Choice Award Winner Announced The people have voted! For the duration of the Lakehead University Juried Student Exhibition at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, from March 27 to April 24, visitors were asked to vote for their favourite work out of the 70 in the show. The votes were tallied after its dosing on April 24, in order to determine the winner of the People's Choice Award, which ·~ has a $50 cash prize. A total of 610 people cast ballots, with ,._.)I the winning piece receiving 15% of the votes. The winner was Barb's Grocery Store by Barbara Reid. AGORA - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - May 1991 �Life in the Boreal Forest The Canadian Society of Zoologists met at Lakehead University for the 30th Annual Conference ay 8 to 11. The conference provided a forum for )fessional Zoologists to discuss recent dcve;?~ents in zoology. The conference theme was Life in the Boreal Forest". The plenary symposium was entitled "Climate Change and the Borcal Forest" and included such topics as The Greenhouse Effect: the Need for a Paradigm, by Dr. Tim Ball, University of Winnipeg; Vegetation changes in the Boreal Forest due to Global Warming, Dr. Hank Shugart, University of Virginia; Possible Greenhouse-induced Habitat and Faunal Changes in the Central Taiga of Canada, Dr. Willima Pruitt, University of Manitoba; and Direct and Indirect Effects of Climate Change on Lakes and their Catchments, by Dr. David Schindler, University of Alberta. Topics for concurrent sessions included: Ecophysiology and genetics of freshwater bivalves, Transmission strategics of parasites in the Boreal Forest and Zoological Systematics. As part of the conference, Dr. Roil Peterson of Michigan Technological University made a presentation on Wolves of Isle Royale: perils of a small population." APPOINTMENTS After the approval of Senate, the Board of Governors ratified the following Adjunct Professor appointments: Dr. John Jamieson, Department of Psychology, to Physical Education & Athletics; r Ms. Laura Butler, Thunder Bay District Health Unit, to Nursing; Ms. Mary Grace Cino, Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital, to Nursing; Ms. Evelyn J. Polcschuk, Thunder Bay District Health Unit, to Nursing; Dr. Ken Abraham, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, to Forestry; Dr. Rob Rempel, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, to Forestry; Dr. Rob Steedman, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, to Forestry; Mr. Dave Morris, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, to Forestry; Dr. Wolfgang Haider, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, to Forestry; Ms. Rhonda Millikin, Forestry Canada (Sault Ste. Marie), to Forestry; Dr. Keith McClain, Forestry Canada (Sault Ste. Marie), to Forestry; Dr. Stan Navratil, Forestry Canada (Sault Ste. Marie), to Forestry. These arc all our 3 year appointments with the exception of Dr. McClain and Dr. Navratil who are on renewal. Senate Appointments Three faculty were elected to Senate for the three ~ ar term, July 1, 1991 to June 30, 1994: Dr. D. Barry, G. Borradailc and Professor M. L. Kelley. SPECIAL EVENTS by Lynne Peters Maki, Alumni Volunteer Special Events, as it states by its name Are a variety of activities that are increasing in fame Sports, culture and fundraising to name just a few Plus the many other things that the Alumni can do Let's start with sports, it's fun and it's active With curling and goUing our Alumni are participactive The numbers at goU come in at around fifty While curling boasts 96, now isn't that nifty? But this is just the tip of what the Alumni present We work hand in hand with the office of the President To provide activities for our students present and past With hopes that the Alumni Association will continue to last Convocation Eve is a touching affair Graduating students, families and friends arc all there The presented award is a highlight alone As it honours a past grad whose achievements are known The list of recipients includes Dusty Miller, Ron Duhamel, Lome Everett, our society's pillars This year the award goes to anther fine fella We are proud to present it to Tony Petrina The very next day is Convocation itself And once again the Alumni won't sit on the shelf At least twenty-five volunteers in proud succession Marshall and lead the graduating procession But fun and socializing is not all we can do When we get down to work we can turn a looney or two Our Annual Fund Drive has been quite a success And the 90-91 year has been our best fund drive yet Contributions were high so our giving was plenty With scholarships and projects our pockets we empty We're happy to say pride is one of our finest The art work and prints can be seen around campus But don't take a breather 'cause we're not done yet There are other events at which we're adept Students arc assisted during Orientation Week With flea markets and booths where Alumni can speak To let them know what the Alumni is about And that we're here for the joining when they finally get out Our Association is growing, our members increasing With new chapters and new members it's really quite pleasing So to wrap it all up we've been rcaUy busy With reunions and theatre nights our life's been a tizzy But the volunteer dinner in spring is to show All those people who help and to just let them know That without them and all the hours they give The Alumni Association would assuredly not live So, before we put this poem to it's rest Thank you to all who help out, you're truly the best Join the hardworking Alumni Association at Covocation Eve at 8:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge. May 1991 AGORA------- - - - - - -- - - - Page 7 �Campus Calendar To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Patricia Trainor at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002. D eadline for the June Agora is M ay 15, 1991. - June 25 to August 14- THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY Spring Session - May 1 to June 15 Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m . Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Victoria Day Weekend: Saturday 18 - 11 :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 19 1:00 p .rn. to 9:00 p.m. Monday 20 9:00 a.rn. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, 16 - Sunday, 9 Hildegard Whittle-Pflug Regional Artists Series Organized by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery Opening reception, Thursday, May 16, 8:00 p.m. Meet Hildegard Whittle-Pflug at this opening of her exhibition Saturday, 25 Trash and Treasure - A Giant Yard Sale Thunder Bay Art Gallery - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In the adjacent parking lot on the Confederation College Campus Friday, 31 Annual Alumni Golf Tournament and Supper For all alumni and guests Centennial Golf Course - 5:00 pm Tickets $35 Register before May 24 - 343-8155 Friday, 24 to Sunday June 23 Thunder Bay Art Gallery Organized by FUSION Major exhibition of finest contemporary Canadian work in day and glass Fireworks Weekend: Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 Regional potters will presen t a weekend d isplay of their work, emphasizing techniques f 11 Summer In The Park Concerts in Waverley Park - North Downtown area Begin at 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday concerts from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information call the Thunder Bay Parks and Recreation Department at 625-2419 Concert Dates: Tuesday June 25 - Opening Concert Wednesday, July 3 Wednesday, July 10 Sunday, July 14 Tuesday, July 23 - Teddy Bear's Picnic Wednesday, July 24 I) Sunday, July 28 a Wednesday, July 31 0 Wednesday, August 7 Sunday, August 11 - Country & Western Day Wednesday, August 14 - Closing Concert ) 1 j Convocation Eve On Friday, May 24 the Alumni Association welcomes ali 1991 graduating students, their families and friends to attend Convocation Eve on Friday, May 24 in the Faculty Lounge at 8:30 p.m. Convocation Eve is an informal reception designed to give the graduating class an opportunity to meet the 1991 Honorary Degree Recipients, faculty, staff, as well as other members of the Alumni Association. Join us for an evening of fun before the big day! Volunteer Marshalls The Alumni Association still needs a few alumni volun teers to marshall graduands during the annual convocation ceremonies on Saturday, May 25, 1991, at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. If you are interested, call Alumni House at (807) 343-8155. Alumni Scholarship Each year the Alumni Association awards a $5,000 scholarship to an outstanding student entering the first year of an undergraduate degree or diploma program at Lakehead University. Selection is based on the student's leadership ability, community involvement and academic standing during high school years. The deadline for applications is May 31, 1991, and copies of the application form are available at the Office of Alumni Services and at local and district high schools. i Agorl\ The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Depar tment of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder 13ay, Ontario. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-05 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Convocation Convocation 1991 Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/77a066bedc4c94b10c7d3a06b40c5222.pdf 057e4b04e0cb0e037b1f28c0eaf79750 PDF Text Text Inside: Board approves budget .......... 2 LU alumnus named Dean ...... 3 Mackenzie Expedition brings glory to Lakehead ........ 3 Convocation highlights .......... .. .................................... centerfold Research News ................ 11 & 12 Promotions .............................. 13 Lakehead •. ... University i,, _AgOrl\ THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL. 8 . N0.6 JUNE 1991 �Report From the President Dr. Bob Rosehart EDITOR IN CONTROL A warning to all those other Agora contributors who flirt with deadlines you may have missed my article last month c1s I missed the deadline. It goes to show the power of the position of Agora Editor. (Katherine, I am here on a hot Sunday afternoon to meet this deadline. The energy conservation program is a little tough on a hot day.) DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCE I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Dr. Jim Gellert on being named Dean of Arts and Science. Jim has done an excellent job in a variety of roles during his time at Lakehead University, and I wish him every success as Dean. It was very impressive to see the depth of support for his appointment within the faculty. As well, the Search Committee communicated to me an encouraging message with respect to the current state of the Faculty of Arts and Science. BUDGETS Well, most of the ink has been reserved for the recent provincial budget, but at the April meeting of the Board of Governors, our 91 /92 Opera ting Budget was approved. Similar to the provincial budget, we are also forecasting a deficit. Our deficit is in the order of $500,000 versus the $10 billion for the province. Our budget is tight but manageable. We have a couple of pressure points (one being the Library) and further reflections may occur once we see the September student enrolment. On the provincial scene, the N.D.P. government had very little choice but to deliver anything but the budget proposed. With tax revenues down and welfare costs very high, to balance (or come close) would have meant major cuts to health care and all levels of education. This would have not been a good long-term investment strategy and the government opted to ride out the storm. We should all hope to sec an early end to the recession. Page 2 Last year, you may remember that I had, over the summer, established a special Task Force on Future Funding. This Committee was co-chaired by the Vice-Presidents with input from the Deans, Senate Budget, L.U.S.U., etc. It did an excellent job and helped to facilitate the budget process. I feel that that effort was well worth repeating, and I have asked the Vice-Presidents to carry out a similar Task Force initiative this year and have the completed report to me by October /November, 1991. MINISTER ANNOUNCES M.C. U. NATIVE EDUCATION STRATEGY Recently, Richard Allen announced major new funding for colleges and universities to enhance Native postsecondary initiatives. As you may realize, Lakehead University has already several unique initiatives underway which represent over 300 full-time post-secondary students. As well, Lakehead University has had, for the past two years, a Native Canadian on our Board of Governors, and I will be encouraging L.U.S.U. to nominate a Native student for the Senate of the University. The philosophy behind the new initiatives reflects the Native communities' interest in identifying post-secondary needs. It is clear that if Lakehead University is to further develop our special initiatives, it will only be with the strong support and participation of the Native peoples of this region. Recently, Lakehead University has received an award of $1.00,000 to develop an" Aboriginal Entry into CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT All current projects arc either on time or ahead of time. The Health Sciences Building is to be occupied by mid-July, the four new Townhouse units by mid-August, and the Student Centre/Regional Education Centre by the third week of August. New - Visual Arts and Music The site services (photo below) are currently being installed and tenders will be opened for the building con- Engineering" program using the same conceptual philosophies as with the very successful Native nursing program. SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE ON THE UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING EXPERIENCE After working closely with the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning and, after extensive consultation, I have decided to establish a special Presidential Committee to review the "Undergraduate Learning Experience" at Lakehcad University. This will be a comprehensive review which will seek input from all sections of the Lakchead University community both within our walls and external (alumni, community, etc.). This initiative originates with some of the work done by the S.C.O.T.L. over the past two years and, as well, relates to the issues identified, to date, by Dr. S. Smith in the work of his A.U.C.C. Commission. I am pleased to announce that the group will be chaired by Dr. Alastair Macdonald of the Department of Biology and will have two additional members. One will be Ms. Cassandra Koenen, the Vice-President of Student Affairs of L.U.S.U., and the third member to be confirmed will be a member of the alumni of Lakehead University. I expect this group to seek out widespread input and to report back with a "report card" on our learning environment as well as concrete suggestions for improvement. struction on June 24, 1991. It is expected that construction will commence in early July, 1991 with completion for Spring, 1992. Residences It is anticipated that we will move ahead with two additional townhouse buildings (48 beds) in order to complete Phase II. Both additional buildings are being targeted for completion by September 2, 1991! AGORA - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - June 1991 �Around Campus LU ALUMNUS BECOMES DEAN Dr. James H. Gellert has put on a few miles since his school days and hockey games in Schreiber. Born in Montreal and raised in Schreiber, Professor Jim Gellert was recently appointed the Dean of Arts and Science at the University where he received his HBA and Masters in English in 1968 and 1975. He earned his doctorate from the University of Birmingham, England specializing in Shakespearean literature. His five year term comes at a time of tremendous growth at the university but when colleague and fellow n ortherner, John Whitfield, was promoted to Vice-President, Gellert became acting Dean and says, "I knew what I was getting into and welcome the opportunity to meet the challenge from a different perspective." He said there is pressure to have academic programs that are interdisciplinary and stresses that programming must involve the process not merely the product. Gellert believes programs will be viable if they meet regional needs and are adaptable. Professor Gellert has published extenstively in the field of children's literature and is currently working on a critical biography. Dean Gellert hopes to keep his hand in teaching, "perhaps supervising a master's student''. Dr. James H. Gellert JOURNAL NOTES FROM A VOYAGEUR Bonjour! My name is Joseph Landry and I am one of the voyageurs with Lakehead University's "Canada Sea-to-Sea" Mackenzie Expeditions. I have been transported 200 years into the 20th century to guide these modem day voyageurs and help Canadians rediscover their common heritage, recognize Alexander Mackenzie as a true Canadian hero and stress the importance of staying in school! The original Mackenzie expeditions included a team of French, English and Native people working together for a common goal. We recently embarked upon the second phase of the modem expeditions. On May 20 we departed from Lachine, Quebec and wiJI travel 3400 km (that's about 2 million paddle strokes per voyageur!) to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Along the way we have been honoured guests everywhere we have landed. In the Ottawa/Hull region we were hosted by the Canadian Museum of Gvilization. Our ceremonial arrival was very exciting as we paddled directly in front of the Parliament Hill. The historical encampment was set up on the grounds of the Museum where we stayed for five days. We were also featured in the Multicultural Parade in Pembroke, Ontario. The cities and towns along the route are anxiously awaiting our arrival and have welcoming events planned. We cannot linger too long as there are a lot of "pipes" to paddle before we reach Old Fort William for the Great Rendezvous on July 20. It is certain to be a grand celebration! We will continue on to Winnipeg where we are scheduled for our final arrival on August 23. In exchange for a place to set up our encampment we perform authentic historical pageants at communities along the route, as part of Employment and Immigration Canada and the Minister of State for Youth's Stay-in-School initiative. It is wonderful to see the number of people that have come out to listen and be entertained by our message. The expedition has even made national news - on television's CBC Newsworld and Canada AM as well as in newspapers across the country. I must complete this report and take my position ih the canoe now. The expedition leader, Dr. Jim Smithers, is giving the order and we must push off for our next destination. A bientot! We look forward to seeing everyone in Thunder Bay on July 20 at Le Grand Rendezvous! With Parliament Hill standing watch in the background the voyageurs meet with school children at their historical encampment on the grounds of the Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec. The group has performed for over 10 ,000 people to date. Junel991 - - - - - -- - -- - - - - - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - -- Page 3 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY! Milestones: Building the Library System 1991 will mark two significant milestones in the development of Lakehead University Library and its database: the completion of the conversion of the library's card catalogue and the addition of the records of a major research collection now held by the Library, the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (ClHM). With the conversion of the Library's card catalogue, the Library holdings will be accessible using the Library's computer system. This Conversion Project, which has been underway since May of 1987, has a target completion date of December 1991. This has been the Library's largest single project in recent years and has involved staff from all over the library. The Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions Collection (CIHM) is an important resource for historians, students and other researchers. This microfiche collection consists of over 50,000 works of Canadiana published over three and a half centuries prior to 1900. The addition of the CIHM Collection to the Library's database will permit better access to the Collection. New! Print Enlarger! The Chancellor Paterson Library has recently acquired from The Learning Assistance Centre a Print Enlarger for use by visually impaired students. This powerful reading tool can magnify all types of documents up to 60 times their original size. The purchase of the Print Enlarger was made possible through Provincial Special Needs Funding allocated to increase accessibility for students with special needs. The Print Enlarger is located on the Main Floor of the Chancellor Paterson Library. Assistance is available at the Information Desk. Business Students Putting Knowledge to Practice Students from the School of Business Administration are putting their classroom knowledge to practicial use through the Small Business Consulting Service and in the Canada-wide Levi's 501 Campus Public Relations Challenge. The Small Business Consulting Service, co-sponsored by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology and Lakehead University, has begun its 19th year of operations this summer. Four senior student consultants, led by manager Kristine Peterson and faculty advisor Ken Hartviksen, will provide low cost management advice to businesses in Northwestern Ontario. Business clients who have used the low-cost service, praise the quality of the work provided and the skills of the students. Students from the School of Business have also won the Canada-wide Levi's 501 Campus Public Relations Challenge. Team members Anita Garner, Michele Larkin, Kelly Mallon, Kristine Peterson and Kelly Porter won an allexpenses paid three-day trip to Toronto and $2000 in prize money. ''We were really impressed with the creativity and high-level of commitment demonstrated by the Lakehead University team," said Bernard Gorecki, marketing services manager for the company. The Lakehead team publicized Levi's 501 jeans through three events - a fashion show, a party on Lake Tamblyn and a competition in high schools that asked students to write two paragraphs on what they thought was the secret of success. Levi's team advisor Bob lsotalo and student member Kelly Mallon present their winning entry in the Canada-wide Levi's 501 Campus Public Relations Challenge. French Award Winners The Department of Languages held the Helena Raitt Modem Language Contest for Thunder Bay high school OAC students. The contest was sponsored in 1960 by Mr. Macgillivray honouring his high school teacher Helena G. Raitt. This year five schools participated: Fort William Collegiate, Hillcrest, Hammarskjold, Port Arthur Collegiate and Westgate. Contestants were judged on vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, grammatical accuracy and fluency. According to a Hammarskjold teacher, Dianne Donstall, the contest was based on the students' language ability achieved through the high school program, not French Immersion. Soraya Mamoojee feels that "it was an experience in itself to understand and communicate ideas". Page 4 Back Row: Left to Right, Soraya Mamoojee, Neal Maarchuk, Andrew Prodanyk, Vincent Schonberger. Front; Marie-Noelle Rinne, Anneli McCutheon, Arlys Watkinson, Rama Agarwal AGORA - - - - - -- - - - -- - - - - June 1991 �Faces __.l ._______L_y_n_n_G_o_ll_a_t_ _ _ LI_ _ __ D_a_n_ S_y_m_o_n_s_ _ _ Lynn Gollat recently joined the Office of Research and Graduate Studies as the Research secretary. New in the position, Lynn is no stranger to the university. She worked for the university 10 years ago and returned last year, working contract positions until her recent appointment. 'The first thing I had to do when I made my decision to return to work was to re-educate myself in computers. I left my IBM \ typewriter to come back to something that was IBM compatible," she chuckled. In the past, Lynn has worked with the hearing impaired community and as Youth Co-ordinator for the Roman Catholic Diocese of the Thunder Bay. Although she is busy with her large family four children and husband, Rick - she also has time to "down" around. Lynn has been a professional clown for 8 years and has attended "Clown School" at the Universities of Wisconsin and Maryland. Dan Symons is a technical assistant in Audio Visual Services. He has been at the university since 1989 and has recently been employed full-time in the department. "Our office is busy all the time, so you have the opportunity to meet a lot of interesting people." Dan may not be a hunter, fisherman or be interested in needlepoint but he is still a real doer. A/V makes an ,___ _ _ _ _ _ __ _, amazing number of deliveries each year at over 12,000! In total the staff has over 24,000 runs to make and Dan is tremendously dedicated to tracking down equipment. He seems to have his own system of knowing where the equipment is at all times and follows the "bring 'em back alive" philosophy. After a brief career as "video spokesperson" for the department, Dan decided to settle down and take the technical assistant position. A grad of Selkirk High School, Dan looks forward to taking a few university courses in the future. WUSC STUDENT TO BOTSWANA Karen Molly, Masters student in Psychology, will join a contingent of 30 Canadian students who arc heading to Botswana for five weeks this summer. The seminar is sponsored by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC). Molly is a member of the WUSC committee on the Lakehcad University campus. She was chosen from a group of highly motivated and qualified Lakchcad University students by the campus committee. "I've been interested in developing countries for quite awhile and now I have the opportunity to see one first hand," she said . The students and three faculty advisors will prepare for the experience at a 3-day orientation in Ottawa. The students were asked to read a number of books and articles on Botswana as part of their preparation and will continue to learn about the culture and language of the country during the Ottawa orientation. On June 16, the group will leave Ottawa __.J for Gaborone, Botswana. Each student, as part of their application procedure, was asked to identify a research topic related to development in Botswana. Molly will look at mental health care issues and conduct research in the area. "I'm going to look at the types of mental health care problems, the factors contributing to them; accessibility, availability, and quality of service providers and the role the traditional healer plays in the region." Molly hopes to interview government officials from the Ministry of Health, Psychologists, psychiatric nurses, family welfare workers and traditional healers as she travels across the country. Students were responsible for raising $2200 each to cover a portion of their seminar costs. This represents approximately 40% of the total cost: the balance is provided by a grant from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), donations from former seminar participants and other sources. Scholarship Award Winner Ms. Anne Villeneuve who started her M.Sc.F. this past January, was awarded a scholarship of $17,000/year from the Quebec Government under the "Fonds pour le developpement des chercheurs" program. Anne will be studying the avian natural enemies okf white pine weevil in jack pine plantations. Anne will be assisted by two forestry students, Mr. Dennis Paradine and Mr. Sean Kurtola, which is possible through a grant received from the Ministry of Natural Resources under the Environmental Youth Corps Program. Forestry Canada s Forest Pest Management Institute in Sault Ste. Marie through Ms. Rhonda Millikin is also collaborating and has contributed a research grant to the project. Anne will be working under Dr. Yves Prevost. Molly received sponsorship from the offices of the President, Vice-President Academic, Registrar, Research and Graduate Studies, the Alumni Association and the Port Arthur and Fort William Rotary Clubs. Eleanora Bailey Bids Thanks What a wonderful surprise to see so many faculty, staff and friends at my "surprise retirement party" May 29 in the Faculty Lounge. Believe it or not I was surprised. All the wonderful comments and lovely gifts are deeply appreciated. I'll miss you all. June 1991 - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - AGORA - -- - -- - -- - - - - - - -- - Page 5 �There's More Than Chemical and Electrical Attraction Between These Engineers Martti and Nathalie Kajorinne have more in common than their last name. The married couple also graduated with Lakehead University engineering degrees this spring. Martti, 23, a native of Thunder Bay and graduate of Port Arthur CoUegiate Institute, earned his electrical engineering degree and Nathalie, 24, originally from Kapuskasing, Ont., graduated from chemical engineering. "Throughout high school, I always wanted to be an engineer," says Martti. "As a kid, I was always taking things apart and putting them back together again." Nathalie says her interest in engineering sterned from a desire to work for a cosmetic company and create perfumes with exotic scents. "l wanted to call a perfume St. Amour, after my maiden name," laughs Nathalie. "I didn't have a clue what engineering was really about when I graduated from high school." Even after Nathalie discovered that engineering and perfume-making are two very different things, she still decided to pursue a career as a chemical engineer. She says she was attracted to the good reputation of Lakehead University's school of engineering. Despite the fact that Nathalie was one of only four women who graduated from engineering this year, she says she never really felt like a minority. "I fit right in," says Nathalie. "I was like one of the guys most of the time." The happy graduates on Convocation Day with Chancellor Lois Wilson Although Martti and Nathalie only shared one mathematics class each year, they were able to participate in events together through the Engineering Students' Society. "We were involved in everything the society did," says Nathalie. "We played a lot of extra-curricular sports together." Last August the two students were married and then it was back to the books for Martti, who took a summer class, and back to work for Nathalie, who worked at Canadian Pacific Forest Products. The new graduates say they want to take some time off before settling down to full-time employment. They p lan to travel through the United States and eventually settle down in a small town."The problem is that some p laces will only hire an electrical or a chemical engineer," says Mart ti. "We're going as a package. It's harder to find jobs that way, but the advantage is that we, as a couple, arc seen as more stable employees because we're more likely to stay in one place longer." "We have a thousand d reams," says Martti . "But we'll just have to take it one day at a time." Forestry Graduate Returns to Her Roots Peggy Smith calls herself an environmentalist/forester. Smith, 39, says "I think you have to be an environmentalist to be a good forester, and you have to understand that what you do to the forest has implications for everything else," says Smith. "We're at a crossroads when it comes to forest management. Things are changing, and we are now in a crisis situation" and Smith says Lakehead University's School of Forestry is changing its curriculum to better suit the demands of new forestry philosophies. "But, there arc still pressures to conform to the status-quo methods of teaching," says Smith. "As a result, forestry students are in a conflict when they graduate because they have to learn to tow the company line and always remember to do their best for forest management." It was largely due to Smith's insight into the forestry industry that she received honourable mention for the Ontario Forestry Association's 1991 White Pinc Awards which recognized her many contributions to forestry education in Thunder Bay. Smith chaired this year's annual Forestry Association Symposium, which dealt with commu- Page 6 nity forestry. She also tried to raise public awareness about aboriginal culture and issues by inviting Chief Cary Potts of Tcmagami to speak on, "The Native View of Tcmagami." "l found that a lot of people on campus didn't have a clue about aboriginal issues," says Smith. Smith says she chose Lakehead University's school of forestry for several reasons. "Going into forestry was a way to go back to my roots, because my father was a bushworker," explains Smith. "I think it's also a very exciting and chaUenging time to be involved in the forestry profession." Smith is presently working as a community project forester at KBM Forest Consultants, Inc., where she conducts research and writes reports on forestry issues dealing with the Ontario Round Table on the Environment and Economy. She will soon also be working with Lakehead University's President Rosehart on the self-government negotiations of the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN). Smith says she is not certain of where her future in forestry will take her, but she says she p lans on combining both policy work and field work in her new career. AGORA - - -- - -- - - - -- -- - - June 1991 �~:.~)"s.":~;,:r:,;.:::~ th~~ ng Natil.~e ~~~:•;!c~~i;':dw~s Helen Cromarty for twins. It's not so much their i:/ 1975 she did outpost nursing in Big similar looks, but the fact that what happens to Trout Lake, Ont. one of them, usually happens to the other. Cromarty later worked in the intensive care units at St. The sisters, both registered nurses, are the first graduates Joseph's Hospital and McKe!Jar Hospital. She has worked from Lakehead University's two-year-long Post-basic Native with the Native Nurses Entry Program at Lakehead Nursing Program. The oddity is that they were unaware of University since 1985 as past chairman of the advisory each other's decision to enter the program in 1989. ''We committee, program assistant and liaison with Native basically bumped into each other in Thunder Bay," says organizations. Matthews. Helen Cromarty and Matthews and her husband, Dennis, Cromarty were raised in President of the a family of 14 children at Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Sachigo Lake on a First Fund, have five children Nations reserve in the between the ages of 1940's. The sisters later eight and 19. She says attended residential attending university schools at Pelican Lake, near Sioux Lookout and full-time and raising a Shingwaulk in Sault Ste. large family at the same Marie. The time spent at time was not an easy the residential schools task. probably helped "There were some Matthews and Cromarty hard spells," says cultivate their almost Cromarty. ''When my telepathic relationship. youngest son was six, "We were in the he kept asking me to same schools together, stay home with him. but we would get punished if we spoke But, I had to go to my . our language, which is classes, so it was hard." Oji-Cree, and we didn't Both Matthews and know how to speak Cromarty agree that English, so we really being in the program couldn't communicate," together made them explains Matthews. closer as sisters After high school in agreeing it was good to Sault Ste. Marie the have mutual support sisters went their throughout the program separate ways. The sisters are often Matthews later went on to become a registered asked why they wanted nursing assistant in to take courses in Sudbury, an operating Five very proud graduates coaxed a charming smile out of Chief Richard Lyons nursing when they had room technician in as they joked with Convocation photographer Frank Commisso. From left to already worked several London, Ont., and in right, standing, Karen Brascoupe and Sandra Cornell, members of the first years in the field. 1978, she began working Native Nursing Degree Program, Chief Lyons and forestry graduate Peggy '1 just wanted to get as a registered nurse in Smith. (story on page 6) Sisters Bernice Matthews and Helen Cromarty a university degree in Bathurst, N.B. She complete this wonderful photograph of native pride and accomplishment. nursing," replies worked in the operating Matthews. room, her clinical specialty, at various "Schooling for nurses has changed a lot hospitals including Chaleur Regional, Bathurst, N.B., Moose Factory General, over the years," says Cromarty. "When I Stanton Hospital in Yellowknife, and went to school, it was more disease-oriented McKellar Hospital in Thunder Bay. and we worked in the hospitals. Today, the Even while raising five children with her programs are more health-oriented. They're husband, William, she managed to take based more on preventative treatment." several courses through distant education. "There were a lot of things we learned She says her family, especially her husband, through the program that we didn't learn in has been very supportive of her attending the hospitals," explains Matthews. To keep university. "We always agreed that it would up their sisterly tradition of following in each other's be my tum for university once all the kids graduated." In 1968, Helen Cromarty graduated from the nursing footsteps, both Matthews and Cromarty plan on working in program at the Plummer Memorial Public Hospital in Sault the public health field. <Ja-J'a.V' l>PU'CJ•l1cr•4 Va.d)•<J- June 1991 - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - Page 7 ��1. The Very Reverend Lois Wilson was installed as the sixth Chancellor in front of the university's largest graduating class - 1460 new graduates and the issuing of the 25,000th degree. 2. Eileen Isbester began her university career at age 65 at the urging of her friend Martha Dickinson. She looks pretty relaxed outside the Auditorium but she confessed "that walking across the stage felt like the hardest thing I had ever done in my life". 3. Arthur Black, the CBC treasure currently being considered as the "Loon" symbol of the North, quipped he was "too young" to be given the honour expecially with only grade nine gym to his credit, smiles meekly as he gets ready to receive his doctorate. President Rosehart assured him the swelling in the head area would eventually return to normal. 4. A serene Chief Richard Lyons studies the program prior to changing his headdress for the honorary cap. 5. Outgoing Chancellor Bernard Weiler takes a final bow after five years as University Chancellor; 6. Arn Westlake was made a Fellow of the University and is shown being gowned by the Registrar Pentti Paularinne, 7. Mom, Linda Santa, is flanked by her two daughters Corinne and Lorri, a/11991 graduates! Linda graduated from the general bachelor of arts program, Corinne mjaored in English and also received a bachelor of education degree with first class standing and Lorri graduated with a BA in psychology. Corinne also received two prestigious awards: the Poulin Award for outstanding contribution to the university and the President's Award. 8. Tim Dedekker (B. Adm in.) was willing to interrupt a kiss from his girlfriend Jennifer Smith to smile for the photographer. 9. Dr. Roberta Bonda, signs an autograph for Emily Shandruk and later describes her upcoming mission promising to return and share her space experience. 10. Phyllis Dorothy Kadzielawa is surrounded by friends and family after receiving her BA. 11. Dr. Kenneth Armson gave the afternoon address after receiving the degree of Honorary Doctor of Science. �NATIVE TEACHERS STRIVE ''TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE'' raised on the Couchiching Reserve and later graduated from Art and Mida Sinclair are about to embark on a challenggraduated from Thunder Bay's former Lakehead Teacher's ing yet promising journey. They are two of the first six College in 1969. He taught on northern reserves for several graduates of Lakehead University's four-year Native years and then returned to Thunder Bay where he organized Teacher Education Program. the Native Teacher Education Program. The program, established in 1974, was originally two The Sinclairs say Linklater was the "driving force" of the years in length. It was changed in 1987 to a combined program and was a great influence for many students, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education program. The including themselves. program is designed to produce qualified Native teachers "l think it was Harold Linklater who kept us in the through specific classes designed to prepare students to course," explains Art. "Even after he was gone, his sense of meet the needs of Native communities. Special cultural and caring and will for us to succeed kept us going. We couldn't social factors arc taken into account, such as language and let him down. He was our inspiration." heritage. Graduating students become eligible for an Art says the program has helped him fulfill a dream which Ontario Teacher's Certificate at the primary-junior level. he never thought attainable. "I've always in my heart wanted Mida Sinclair, 42, says she feels the Native Education to be a teacher," explains Art. "If there was ever an opportuprogram is necessary in Canadian society. "l think there's a nity before this program, J didn't know how to take advanneed for a program like this because most of the reserves arc tage of it. I was told by teachers that I would never amount to looking for Native teachers to teach Native children." anything." Husband Art Sinclair, 43, agrees. "lt's taken society a "His (Linklatcr's) vision for the course was to see many long time to recognize that Natives learn differently and Native students take the course and become role models for perceive things differently because of their culture and lanother Native students and teachers." guages," explains Art. "Now, institutions like universities Part of the program requires that students spend teaching and colleges are reaching out to gather information to begin placements in Native schools. Art and Mida Sinclair spent courses for Native people." three weeks at Mine Centre, Ont., a small village where the Mida, originally from Sandy Lake, Ont., had a late start in public school services two Indian reserves; the Seine River school. She entered grade one at the age of nine at a residenReserve and the Red Gut Bay Reserve. At the school, the tial school in Kenora. Mida soon graduated from high school Sindairs combined traditional Native teaching with methods and later went to work as a kitchen helper. She was 21 when designed by the Ontario Ministry of Education. she met Art Sinclair in Kenora where he was working at the "It was a very good experience," says Art. "We learned Native fellowship centre. Art was born in Fort Frances and how to teach because we were forced to. If you're going to be grew up as what he calls, "an urban Indian." a good teacher of Native students, it is important to incorpo"I never quite belonged anywhere when I was growing rate real-life experiences in a class-room setting." up," recalls Art. "Because I was non-status, I didn't quite fit Although the Sinclairs do not yet have teaching jobs the into either the Indian or the white groups. But, I was lucky. future looks promising. ''We want to go to a community that My parents instilled in me a work ethic. I was confused as a truly wants us," says Art with a hopeful smile. "Somewhere teenager, but I managed to work through it all." where we can make a difference. Wherever we go, we want The couple moved to Toronto in 1972 where they raised to go there as a team." their three children. Art got a job working for the Canadian Indian Centre of Toronto and took classes part-time at the University of Toronto. Mida worked as a kitchen helper in a local hospital. Within a year, Art was offered a managerial position with Canada Post where he remained until 1985. Although the Sinclairs were financially stable, they soon began to feel that there was something missing in their lives. "We were tired of being in Toronto because we felt so alone," says Art. "We felt we wanted to do something more with our lives." In 1986, the Sindairs moved to Peterborough where Art enrolled in a Native Economic Development and Small Business Management program at the local college. It was at this time that Art heard about the Native Teacher Education Program at Lakehead University. The Sindairs both applied for the program and, once accepted, made their way to Thunder Bay. At that time, Harold Angus "Blackie" Linklater was the 14-year coordinator of the program. Linklater died in the sumArt and Mlda Sinclair share the joy of their achievement with one of their instructors mer of 1989 following a lengthy illness. Barbara Toye-Welsh. Linklater, born in Fort Frances, Ont., was ~------------------------------~ Page 10 - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -- AGORA _ _ __ _ _ __ _ __;__ _ ____ June 1991 �RESEARCH NEWS John Andrew McLaughlin BScF (hons) MScF received the Governor-General's Gold Medal from Chancellor Wilson. The award is to the highest ranking student in the graduating class of the Master's degree. John and his family are leaving for Latvia where he has taken a position with the forestry institute. CONTRACTS AWARDED Dr. Anthony G. Gillies, Department of Civil Engineering, has been awarded a research contract by V.B. Cook Ltd. of Thunder Bay, entitled "Dynamic Modelling of Mine Hoist Ropes". The National Research Council is also supporting this project through an IRAP-L grant, which assists small and medium-size firms in solving short-term engineering and technological problems, improving production operations, and expanding or enhancing their effective technology base through the use of specialized external services. NSERCNEWS Research Reorientation Program NSERC has introduced a new program called Research Reorientation Associateships. This program is intended for persons who hold a doctoral degree in one of the natural sciences or in engineering but who have interrupted their research careers for reasons of family responsibilities for a period of five or more years. The objective is to assist such persons to re-enter the research workforce. These associateships provide eligible candidates with support for a period of postdoctoral training, under the supervision of an NSERC grantee, which will allow them to work towards establishing a research reputation or to update themselves in their field. The goal of the program is to tap the pool of highly trained individuals who previously abandoned scientific or engineering research for family reasons but who arc interested in resuming research careers. The program is a further mechanism to address the problem of the anticipated shortage in Canada of highly-quaHfied researchers during the 1990's and into the next century. Research Reorientation Associateships arc being introduced in the 1991-92 fiscal year. A limited number of awards tenable in Canadian Universities for two years will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to applicants meeting the required eligibility and selection criteria. The current value of the award is $29,000 per year. Please contact Anne Fiorenza, Research officer for additional information. PUBLICATIONS Dr. Azim Mallik, Department of Biology published a paper entitled, "Cutting, burning, and mulching to control Kalmia: results of a greenhouse experiment", in the Canadian Journal of Forestry Research, Volume 21, Number 3, 1991, pp. 417 - 420. The paper has also been reprinted by the National Research Council. GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP NEWS A number of changes were recently announced by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for the Ontario Graduate Scholarships: 1) The number of scholarships has increased to 1300 effective immediately. The Ministry will be consulting the reversion list to allocate the extra 100 awards. 2) The value of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship has been increased to $3,953 per term effective for the 1991-92 year. 3) The $2,500 limit on other awards has been increased to $5,000 effective immediately. Application forms for the 1992-93 OGS scholarships are presently being modified (and simplified for the students' convenience) by the Ministry and should be available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies by mid-August. COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PLAN Application packages are now available for the 1992/93 Commonwealth Awards, which are available to Canadians for graduate study abroad. Scholarships are offered by the countries of New Zealand, Australia, Ghana, Hong Kong and India to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada for graduate studies (or, in some countries, for research toward a Canadian graduate degree). For further information and application forms, contact Kris De Lorey, Office of Research and Graduate Studies. PH.D STUDENT JOINS SCHOOL OF FORESTRY Lakehead University is pleased to have Gary Bull, a Ph.D. student at the University of Toronto, at Lakehead University for several terms during the next three years to work on a study comparing multiple use vs. zoned approaches to management of public forest lands. Dr. Peter Duinkcr, School of Forestry, and adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, is guiding the project and supervises Mr. Bull while at Lakehead University. Dr. Rod Carrow, Dean of Forestry at the University of Toronto, supervises Mr. Bull's work whi.le he serves his Ph.D. residency requirement in Toronto. June 1991 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - -- - - - - - -----Page 11 �SPRING 1991 THESIS TITLES FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE Master of Arts DEPEUTER, Alida Catherine (Ena) (M.A. English) Thesis Title: The Dutch Canadian Experience: A Study of Perspectives. Supervisor;_ Dr. S.R. MacGillivray PTETKIEWICZ, Karen Judith (M.A. English) Thesis Title: Theodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie: A Study of Transformation and Change in the Artistic Feminine Psyche. Supervisor: Dr. C. Lunan Master of Science NICOL, David Lawrence (M.Sc. Geology) Thesis Title: The Deformation of Layered Rocks Near the Wawa-Quetico Subprovince Boundary. Supervisor: Dr. M. Kehlenbeck PUUMALA, Mark Allan (M.Sc. Geology) Thesis Title: Electrical Resistivity Anisotropy of Pyrrhotite. Supervisor: Dr. G. Borradai1e STEPHENSON, Samuel (M.Sc. Biology) Thesis Title: The Distribution of Fishes in the Thunder Bay Area of Northwestern Ontario Since Deglaciation, With Special Reference to the Darters (Genus Etheostoma) and the Sibley Peninsula. Supervisor: Dr. W. Momot ZHANG, Taichu (M.Sc. Mathematical Science) Thesis Title: Topological and Order Properties of Buchholz's T. Supervisor: Dr. C. Kent FACULTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Master of Science, Theory of Coaching BELCAMINO, Michael (M.Sc. Theory of Coaching) Thesis Title;_ Plasma Ammonia and Lactate Response to Anaerobic Exercise, and Their Relationship to Muscle Fiber Type. Supervisor: Dr. R. Thayer MASTENBROOK, Brian (M.Sc. Forestry) Thesis Title: Use of Residual Strips of Timber by Moose Within Clearcuts in Northwestern Ontario. Supervisor: Dr. H . Cumming MCLAUGHLIN, John Andrew (M.Sc.Forestry) Thesis Title: A Study of Chondrostereum purpureum and its Role in the Decline of White Birch in Thunder Bay. Supervisor: Dr. E. Setliff Master of Education MCCUAIG, Marilyn Gail (M.Ed. Educational Administration) Thesis Title: The Language Leaming Environment of the Senior Kindergarten Child. Supervisor: Dr. M. Courtland Upcoming Deadline Dates Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/ Bursaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 NSERC Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15 NSERC Operating Grants Program - October 15, 1991 (First-time applicants) and November 1, 1991 for applicants who have applied to NSERC before. SSHRC Operating and Strategic Grants Program _October 15, 1991 for New and Regular Scholars. World Health Organization; Fellowships - June 30, 1991. World Wildlife Endangered Species Recovery Fund January 1, April 1,July 1, October 1 GUTHRIE, Bart Matthew (M.Sc. Theory of Coaching) Thesis Title: The Efficacy of a Customized Approach to Computer Assisted Instruction. Supervisor: Dr. M. McPherson Master of Science, Forestry BOWEN, Robert Charles (M.Sc.F.) Thesis Title: The Shigometer and Electrical Resistance Studies of Paper Birch. Supervisor: Dr. E. Setliff LAV ALLEY, Richard (M.Sc. Forestry) Thesis Title: Soil-site Relationships for Young White Spruce Plantations in North Central Ontario. Supervisor: Dr. W. Carmean Page 12 - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - -- - - - - - - - - - - --June 1991 �People, Papers /Publications Special Projects/Awards Publications 7 Dr. Thomas M. K. Song, Professor r,=;;;;;;;======-- of the School of Physical Education ~ and Athletics, Coordinator of Human Performance Laboratory, presented a paper entitled "Familial resemblance ' for somatotype components after radjustment for activity level and ~ dietary intake" at the Annual Meeting of th~ ~erican College of Sports Medmne, Orlando, Florida, May 29 June 1, 1991. The study was collaborated ~th Dr._C. ~uchard, Laval University, Quebec and Dr. R. Ma.fu:a, Umver:51_ty of Texas, Austin, Texas. Dr. Song will be carrying out a JOint research work on "Anaerobic exercise on metabolism" and "Genetic differences between highly tr~ed ~nd_urance athlete and sedentary controls" at Laval Um:7ers1ty m Quebec City as a visiting research professor during the summer. Dr. Song has received the OntarioQuebec exchange program grant and research grants from Laval and Lakehead University for his research work. Robert S. Dill_ey of the _Depar°:11ent of Geography has just had a paper published entitled "Livestock in Cumberland, 1660-1870". The paper, which u ses original documents and contemporary accounts to trace changes in numbers of domestic farm animals over a two-century period in an area of northe~ England, is part of a book compiled to honour Dr. Gordon ~g~y, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural History at th_e Umv~rs1ty of Kent, England. Dr. Mingay, Britain's leadin~ agricultural historian, twice taught summer courses at_LU m the 1970s, and Mr. Dilley was pleased as both a friend and an academic colleague to be asked to contribute to his "Fests0rift"_- ?f the fourteen contributors, only two come from outside Bntam; the other is an historian from Concordia . Dr. Laurie_}. Garr~d, P~ofessor and Chairman, Department of Chenucal Engmecrmg presen ted a paper entitled "Mathematical Modeling of Erythropoietic Therapy'' at the 37th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Artificial Organs held in April in Chicago. A paper of the same title with ~o-author R. Pretlac will appear in the July /September, 1991 issues of the Transactions of the Society. ~ ;* j A. Sabbatical Updates Emil Dolphi~, Assistant Professor in the Department of Languages who 1s on Sabbatical this year in Neuchatel, Switzerland, presented a paper entitled "Applications of the Television News to Second-Language Teaching" at the An~ual ~onference of University Language Centres at the Uruvers1ty of Jyvaskyla, in Finland in April. He was also in~ted ~o address faculty of the Language Centres of the Uruvers1ty of Tampere and the University of Turku on the subject of ''The Use of Satellite Television Programming in the Teaching of Foreign Languages". Appointments Daniel J. Weeks was appointed an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology. . Dr. Said Easa, Professor in Civil Engineering, has been invited to serve on the Committee on Transportation Earthworks of the Transportation Research Board, U.S. National Rese3:ch Council (NRC), for a period of three years commencing February 1, 1991. The purpose of this committee is to enhance the art of design and construction of transportation eart~work. The NRC is the principal operating agency of the National Academy of Sciences and Engineering to serve the federal government and other organizations. Travels/Conferences In May, BJ. Kronberg (Chair, Natural Resources Studies Group) attended the first international BOREAS (Boreal Ecosyst~ms - Atmosphere Study) workshop at Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan. This location has been selected as one of two sites for intensive field experiments scheduled for 1993-1994. BOREAS is the first phase of a long-term research initiative with the aim of increasing our understanding of interactions between boreal forest ecosystems and the atmosphere. BOREAS activities will focus on three components of the boreal forest - atmosphere system: land surface climate, trop?sphe!ic chemistry and terrestrial ecology. Remote sens1~g will 1?e use? as the vehicle for integrating information provided by mvestigators from the different research groups. The major sponsors of BOREAS are NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) and CCRS (Canada Centre for Remote Sensing). Canadian investigators, may apply to NSERC for funding. J~an Dolphin, Sessional Lecturer in the Department of En~lish, spoke last December at the University of Neuchatel, Switzerland, on the work of Patrick White, the Australian ~ovelist: '1:he Im~or;ance of Being Rhetorical: an Investigation of Patrick Whites Use of Language in Voss". In April she read a paper at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland entitled "Canadian Literature into the Post-Modem, with an Emphasis on Michael Ondaatje's 'In the Skin of a Lion"'. Faculty Promotions Promoted to Rank of Professor Dr. J.E. Molto Department of Anthropology Dr. G. Schroeter Department of Sociology Dr. U.S. Panu School of Engineering Dr. K.C. Yang School of Forestry Promoted to Rank of Associate Professor Dr. B. Moazzami Department of Economics Dr. B. Lorch Department of Geography Dr.J.M. Haines School of Education Dr. R. Sweet School of Education Professor J.C. Thatcher School of Business Administration Professor R.M. lsotalo School of Business Administration Professor R. Kirk-Gardner School of Nursing Dr. M.H. Khan School of Engineering Promoted to Rank of Assistant Professor Professor M. Forbes School of Business Administration Professor G. Sacchetti School of Business Administration Junel991 - - - - -- - -- - - -- - - - AGORA - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - Page 13 �First in Ontario The fifteenth annual Shell Canada Fuelathon was held May 21-23 in Oakville Ontario. A group of engineers from Lakehead University entered a vehicle called the Nor'Wester that clocked 1144.5 miles per Imperial gallon (405.1 km per litre). The Nor'Wester placed fourth among 22 universities and colleges entered and first among the Ontario competitors. The winning student entry was the University of California with 1952.5 miles per Imperial gallon. The Nor' Wester is powered by the new Honda G100 76 c.c. engine with custom made overhead valves. The frame and body consists of aluminum pipes and plywood hoops with pine\balsa stripping running lengthwise, covered in heat shrunk plastic. The light weight body of the car weighs only 91 pounds and carries a driver no more than 100 pounds. Driver Kelly Lockwood, a Physical Education student states, "it feels like you are lying back in a lawn chair." The rest of the team included Dr. Seimer Tsang, faculty advisor, David Craig, manager and Masayuki Nakamura, the mechanic, all from the School of Engineering. The team posed outside the Agora at their media conference prior to the competition. New Coordinator of Athletics John Garland has been appointed Coordinator of Athletics effective July 1, 1991. In making the announcement, Dr. LaVoie said, "John brings a wealth of experience that will enable Lakehead University Athletics to continue to flourish and also to make some new initiatives". A native of Thunder Bay, Mr. Garland received an Honours Bachelor o.f'1>hysical and Health Education degree from Lakehead University in 1974. In 1976 he obtained his Master of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario in sport administration. Garland has been employed at the Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology for the past thirteen years. The Thunder Bay community and region has been well served by Garland's wide range of interest and expertise including being President of the Ontario Track and Field Association, Northwestern Region, Co-founder and President of the Thunder Bay Squash Association, Co-founder of the Thunder Bay Striders Running Club, Treasurer of the Thunder Bay Basketball Officials Association, Vice-President of the Northwestern Ontario Sports Council, and the list goes on. Currently he is chair of the Legion Branch 6 Lakehead University 10 Mile Road Race Committee. Garland has excelled as an athlete in track and squash. He has received several awards throughout the years including a Special Achievement Award presented to him by Squash Ontario in 1983. He also belongs to a number of professional associations such as the Canadian Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, the Ontario fitness Council, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the Canadian Association of Sports Sciences, and the Coaching Association of Canada. Donations The uranium mining and milling company Rio Algom Limited of Elliot Lake, Ontario, has donated a WEMCO Flotation Cell with accessories to Lakehead University. The equipment is partially seen in the photo and will be used by Drs. S.V. Muthuswami (right) and I. Nirdosh (left) of the Department of Chemical Engineering in their research on orebenefication by flotation. Page 14 - -- - - - -- -- - - -- - -- - AGORA - - - - -- - - - -- -- - - - - June 1991 �Last Writes by Katherine Shedden I love Convocation. You can pump up the pomp for me and probably a few other maudlin types. I also thrive on generous portions of irony especially they are irreverently bl~nded any with serious business - like a university graduation. Take this year's Convocation. The new Chancellor is a woman who emits so much energy that just being near her seems to recharge the batteries. I feel like I'm in the presence of Mighty Mouse and yet she comes with a mile-long title commencing The Very Reverend. Arthur Black is undoubtedly still wearing his new cap to work but thankfully the phone calls for copies of his speech have started to subside. I can't help it, I love the kids who call out, "way to go dad or you made it grandma!" There's even a smidgeon of respect for the soul brave enough to wear Bermuda shorts under his gown. Wish we could put the stage on a giant turntable so we could have a closer look at the faces of the graduates as they receive congrats from the Chancellor. Pentti's annual pilgrimage to Ben's office to have his fountain pen cleaned prior to hand signing all 1460 certificates is my reliable signal that Convocation will occur despite any panic in the print shop, dark room, Information, Booster Club gets big Boost Registrar or Alumni office. I like the way everyone pulls Call it an honorary membership from the Lakehead University together backstage to organize the graduands and special Booster Club, says Norm Lavoie, who presented the official guests - especially Lucy who logged most of her travels on N?r' Wester B~oster Club sweater to Dave Broadfoot, the enterthree flights of stairs! tainer _al the first annual Celebrity Night. Considered a success by The advice is always good, don't you think? Kenneth organiz_ers Larry Hebl:'t and Norm Lavoie, Director of the Physical Armson, pardon the pun, rekindled my love of trees and Education and Athletics School, the event was meant to highlight their management, while Black urged us not to eat more the booster clu~ and raise funds for the athletic programs. The Club than we can lift. I see a connection - greed is always bad. hopes lo make it_ an annual event geared at bringing the arts and Yes, I liked it all. The shiny eyes, the joy and pride, the sports community closer together. From the audience response, feeling of hope. I was touched when several profs stood up they've made a great beginning. for one of their very special students who had finally made r,,A _ __al_R___ t"_f___ B- -d - -f- - - - -- - - - - -- -- it. I was thinking about the handful of nn~ . epor . ,~o~ oar o Gover~or~ St:ff Representative graduates who were sitting in their canoes Bonnie W1gmore. Its a new way of thmkmg having forgone graduation to paddle the A year ago, Bonnie Wigmore was with this year included early retire- route of an early explorer who was searching elected by her peers to serve as the ment, pay equity, the deferred leave for a passage across this great land 200 years first staff representative to the Board plan and employee assistance. 'Tm ago. I liked what the Chancellor said about of Governors. Our calm, cool and proud to serve on this Board and the common task of a University community. ever-thoughtful paymaster chose her want the staff to know that they "We must all take possession of tradition in words carefully: "I have to admit matter and have a voice. such a way that freedom and creativity being a member of the Board inbecome the hallmarks not only of our own volves a new way of thinking. I feel r=::== - - - - - - - -- -personal lives but of this institution. like after one year I'm starting to see It was great to see President Weller back the whole picture. I was surprised at in town, this time the business was seeing how much there was to learn." another offspring graduate. He's enthusiastic Bonnie had high praise for the about the progress being made at Canada's openness, the Board's support for the newest University in Prince George. staff position and the hard work I have a confession. I'm one course away committee members put into the job. from becoming a Paularinne-approved Bonnie has been at LU for 11 years alumna of Lakehead University. I better and admitted she felt nervous at the hurry, my parents have already planned to first meeting. She is a voting mempoint their hood ornament north and witness ber of the Board and describes her another one of their seven kids graduate. first year as a "real learning experiLucy, would you call me when the ink's ence". She decided to read, listen and dry on the new letters after my name. learn the ropes the first year, "not bite off more than I could chew" and Bonnie Wigmore in her Board of she now feels ready to serve on one Governors gown backstage at the Conof the working committees. "I vocation ceremonies. "You should see quickly realized that the committee the faces.of the grads. It makes everylevel is where all the work gets thing we're doing worthwhile." done. Special areas of concern dealt June 1991 - - - - - -- -- - - -- - - - AGORA - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - Page 15 �Campus Calendar To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Patricia Trainor at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002. Deadline for the July Agora is June 25, 1991. THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY Saturday, June 1511:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 16 Closed June 17 to July 1: Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekends Closed Monday, July 1 Closed Summer Session: July 2 to August 16: Monday to Thursday ,8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Art Gallery Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 8:00p.m. "African Market Women" Three films co-produced by Morag Production & the National Film Board of Canada African musical interlude performed by Andrew Proctor from the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. Discussion on ''Women and Credit in Africa" with Moffat Makuto, Executive Director, Thunder Bay Multicultural Centre Fireworks Weeke11d on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. See demonstrations and displays by local and regional potters. Learn about the amazing variety of techniques in construction, firing and glazes. Special kids' activities! Mizinatik: The Painting Stick June 27 - July 28 An exhibition of approximately 20 recent paintings by the Mizinatik Native Artists Group! Fieldhouse Summer Programs Aquatics Programs: Learn to Swim - starting July 2 Bronze Medallion - starting July 2 Semi or Private Lessons - may be arranged any time Ladies Aquabics - starting July 3 Fun Camp: Features learn to swim lessons, team games, variety of activities such as games, arts, crafts, hikes, tours, movies and plenty more. For more information regarding aquatic programs and the fun camp call 343-8656 CmLDREN PROGRAMS Native as a Second Language for Children Non-credit course for children July 4 - July 24, 1991 Monday to Friday 8:30 to 11 :30 a.m. Ryan Building - 2032 For further information, please call or write: The Coordinator, Native Language Programs, School of Education, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5E1; phone (807) 343-8542 or toll free 1800-465-3959 Acrylic Painting Workshops with Roy Kakegamic For children (ages 9 - 13) on Saturday, July 13 from 1:30 to 3:00 For adults on Sunday,July 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 For more information on fees and registration, please call the Thunder Bay Art Gallery at 577-6427. Lakehead University Summer Session Classes First Term Half Courses - July 2 to July 22 Second Term Half Courses - July 24 to August 14 Examination August 15/16 Full Courses - July 2 to August 14 To register (without being charged $15 late registration) - June 21 To register, change or add: First Term Half courses - July 8 Second Term Half Courses - July 30 Full Courses - July 8 To drop without academic penalty: First Term Half Courses - July 8 Second Term Half Courses - July 30 Full Courses - July 10 To drop for tuition fee refund: First Term Half Courses - July 8 Second Term Half Courses - July 30 Full Courses - July 8 Thunder Bay Art Gallery: Summer Sensation! Summer Art Classes and Workshops for Children and Adults! Art classes and workshops are led by local, working artists. For more information on times, ages, fees and classes, please phone the Education Department at the Gallery at 5776427. Lakehead University Summer Athletic Programs New Information Hotline 343-8173 Basketball Camp: Boys Camp: August 12 -16 Girls Camp: August 19- 2-3 Girls Volleyball Camp: August 26 - 30 Hockey Camp: Power skating/skill development August 12 -17 Current River Arena Defcncemen's Clinic - August 18 - 23 Port Arthur Arena Advanced Skills - August 18 - 29 Port Arthur Arena Wres tling Camp: C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse Elementary School Division August 19 - 23 High School Division - August 19 - 23 For more information regarding any of these programs call 343-8213. Agorl\ The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thwider Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except August), and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friend s of the University. Credi! is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. 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Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/46911ed7c424f4ba3cbf908723b4b862.pdf 91b57fdb284b0547fb90cb5e0936525c PDF Text Text Inside: Board approves budget .......... 2 LU alumnus named Dean ...... 3 Mackenzie Expedition rings glory to Lakehead ........ 3 Convocation highlights ............ .................................... centerfold Research News ................ 11 & 12 Promotions .............................. 13 flB Lakehead ~. THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO un1vers1 . ·ty_ VOL. 8. NO.6 JUNE 1991 �Report From the President Dr. Bob Rosehart Last year, you may remember that I had, over the summer, established a special Task Force on Future Funding. This Committee was co-chaired by the Vice-Presidents with input from the Deans, Senate Budget, L.U.S.U., etc. It did an excellent job and helped to facilitate the budget process. I feel that that effort was well worth repeating, and I have asked the Vice-Presidents to carry out a similar Task Force initiative this year and have the completed report to me by October /November, 1991. EDITOR IN CONTROL A warning to all those other Agora contributors who flirt with deadlines you may have missed my article last month as I missed the deadline. It goes to show the power of the position of Agora Editor. (Katherine, I am here on a hot Sunday afternoon to meet this deadline. The energy conservation program is a little tough on a hot day.) DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCE I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Dr. Jim Gellert on being named Dean of Arts and Science. Jim has done an excellent job in a variety of roles during his time at Lakehead University, and I wish him every success as Dean. It was very impressive to see the depth of support for his appointment within the faculty. As well, the Search Committee communicated to me an encouraging message with respect to the current state of the Faculty of Arts and Science. BUDGETS Well, most of the ink has been reserved for the recent provincial budget, but at the April meeting of the Board of Governors, our 91 /92 Operating Budget was approved. Similar to the provincial budget, we are also forecasting a deficit. Our deficit is in the order of $500,000 versus the $10 billion for the province. Our budget is tight but manageable. We have a couple of pressure points (one being the Library) and further reflections may occur once we see the September student enrolment. On the provincial scene, the N.D.P. government had very little choice but to deliver anything but the budget proposed. With tax revenues down and welfare costs very high, to balance (or come close) would have meant major cuts to health care and all levels of education. This would have not been a good long-term investment strategy and the government opted to ride out the storm. We should all hope to see an early end to the recession. Page2 MINISTER ANNOUNCES M.C.U. NATIVE EDUCATION STRATEGY Recently, Richard Allen announced major new funding for colleges and universities to enhance Native postsecondary initiatives. As you may realize, Lakehead University has already several unique initiatives underway which represent over 300 full-time post-secondary students. As well, Lakehead University has had, for the past two years, a Native Canadian on our Board of Governors, and I will be encouraging L.U.S.U. to nominate a Native student for the Senate of the University. The philosophy behind the new initiatives reflects the Native communities' interest in identifying post-secondary needs. It is clear that if Lakehead University is to further develop our special initiatives, it will only be with the strong support and participation of the Native peoples of this region. Recently, Lakehead University has received an award of $100,000 to develop an"Aboriginal Entry into CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT All current projects are either on time or ahead of time. The Health Sciences Building is to be occupied by mid-July, the four new Townhouse units by mid-August, and the Student Centre/Regional Education Centre by the third week of August. New - Visual Arts and Music The site services (photo below) are currently being installed and tenders will be opened for the building con- Engineering" program using the same conceptual philosophies as with the very successful Native nursing program. SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE ON THE UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING EXPERIENCE After working closely with the Senate Committee on Teaching and Leaming and, after extensive consultation, I have decided to establish a special Presidential Committee to review the "Undergraduate Leaming Experience" at Lakehead University. This will be a comprehensive review which will seek input from all sections of the Lakehead University community both within our walls and external (alumni, community, etc.). This initiative originates with some of the work done by the S.C.O.T.L. over the past two years and, as well, relates to the issues identified, to date, by Dr. S. Smith in the work of his A.U.C.C. Commission. I am pleased to announce that the group will be chaired by Dr. Alastair Macdonald of the Department of Biology and will have two additional members. One will be Ms. Cassandra Koenen, the Vice-President of Student Affairs of L.U.S.U., and the third member to be confirmed will be a member of the alumni of Lakehead University. I expect this group to seek out widespread input and to report back with a "report card" on our learning environment as well as concrete suggestions for improvement. struction on June 24, 1991. It is expected that construction will commence in early July, 1991 with completion for Spring, 1992. Residences It is anticipated that we will move ahead with two additional townhouse buildings (48 beds) in order to complete Phase II. Both additional buildings are being targeted for completion by September 2, 1991! AGORA----------------Junel991 �Around Campus LU ALUMNUS BECOMES DEAN Dr. James H. Gellert has put on a few miles since his school days and hockey Mames in Schreiber. Born in Montreal 9Jld raised in Schreiber, Professor Jim Gellert was recently appointed the Dean of Arts and Science at the University where he received his HBA and Masters in English in 1968 and 1975. He earned his doctorate from the University of Birmingham, England specializing in Shakespearean literature. His five year term comes at a time of tremendous growth at the university but when colleague and fellow northerner, John Whitfield, was promoted to Vice-President, Gellert became acting Dean and says, "I knew what I was getting into and welcome the opportunity to meet the challenge from a different perspective." He said there is pressure to have academic programs that are interdisciplinary and stresses that programming must involve the process not merely the product. Gellert believes programs will be viable if they meet regional needs and are adaptable. Professor Gellert has published extenstively in the field of children's literature and is currently working on a critical biography. Dean Gellert hopes to keep his hand in teaching, "perhaps supervising a master's student". Dr. James H. Gellert JOURNAL NOTES FROM A VOYAGEUR Bonjour! My name is Joseph Landry and I am one of the voyageurs with Lakehead University's "Canada Sea-to-Sea" Mackenzie Expeditions. I have been transported 200 years into the 20th century to guide these modern day voyageurs and help Canadians rediscover their common heritage, recognize Alexander Mackenzie as a true Canadian hero and stress the importance of staying in school! The original Mackenzie expeditions included a team of French, English and Native people working together for a common goal. We recently embarked upon the second phase of the odern expeditions. On May 20 we departed from Lachine, Quebec and will travel 3400 km (that's about 2 million paddle strokes per voyageur!) to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Along the way we have been honoured guests everywhere we have landed. In the Ottawa/Hull region we were hosted by the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Our ceremonial arrival was very exciting as we paddled directly in front of the Parliament Hill. The historical encampment was set up on the grounds of the Museum where we stayed for five days. We were also featured in the Multicultural Parade in Pembroke, Ontario. The cities and towns along the route are anxiously awaiting our arrival and have welcoming events planned. We cannot linger too long as there are a lot of "pipes" to paddle before we reach Old Fort William for the Great Rendezvous on July 20. It is certain to be a grand celebration! We will continue on to Winnipeg where we are scheduled for our final arrival on August 23. In exchange for a place to set up our encampment we perform authentic historical pageants at communities along the route, as part of Employment and Immigration Canada and the Minister of State for Youth's Stay-in-School initiative. It is wonderful to see the number of people that have come out to listen and be entertained by our message. The expedition has even made national news - on television's CBC Newsworld and Canada AM as well as in newspapers across the country. I must complete this report and take my position in the canoe now. The expedition leader, Dr. Jim Smithers, is giving the order and we must push off for our next destination. A bientot! We look forward to seeing everyone in Thunder Bay on July 20 at Le Grand Rendezvous! With Parliament Hill standing watch in the background the voyageurs meet with school children at their historical encampment on the grounds of the Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec. The group has performe.d for over 10 ,000 people to date . J u n e l 9 9 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .AGORA------------------ Page3 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY! Milestones: BullcllngtheLibrarySystem 1991 will mark two significant milestones in the development of Lakehead University Library and its database: the completion of the conversion of the library's card catalogue and the addition of the records of a major research collection now held by the Library, the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (CIHM). With the conversion of the Library's card catalogue, the library holdings will be accessible using the Library's computer system. This Conversion Project, which has been underway since May of 1987, has a target completion date of December 1991. This has been the Library's largest single project in recent years and has involved staff from all over the library. The Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions Collection (CIHM) is an important resource for historians, students and other researchers. This microfiche collection consists of over 50,000 works of Canadiana published over three and a half centuries prior to 1900. The addition of the CIHM Collection to the library's database will permit better access to the Collection. Business Students Putting Knowledge to Practice Students from the School of Business Administration are putting their classroom knowledge to practicial use through the Small Business Consulting Service and in the Canada-wide Levi's 501 Campus Public Relations Challenge. The Small Business Consulting Service, co-sponsored by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology and Lakehead University, has begun its 19th year of operations this summer. Four senior student consultants, led by manager Kristine Peterson and faculty advisor Ken Hartviksen, will provide low cost management advice to businesses in Northwestern Ontario. Business clients who have used the low-cost service, praise the quality of the work provided and the skills of the students. Students from the School of Business have also won the Canada-wide Levi's 501 Campus Public Relations Challenge. Team members Anita Garner, Michele Larkin, Kelly Mallon, Kristine Peterson and Kelly Porter won an allexpenses paid three-day trip to Toronto and $2000 in prize money. "We were really impressed with the creativity and high-level of commitment demonstrated by the Lakehead University team," said Bernard Gorecki, marketing services manager for the company. The Lakehead team publicized Levi's 501 jeans through three events - a fashion show, a party on Lake Tamblyn and a competition in high schools that asked students to write two paragraphs on what they thought was the secret of success. New! Print Enlarger! The Chancellor Paterson Library has recently acquired from The Learning Assistance Centre a Print Enlarger for use by visually impaired students. This powerful reading tool can magnify all types of documents up to 60 times their original size. The purchase of the Print Enlarger was made possible through Provincial Special Needs Funding allocated to increase accessibility for students with special needs. The Print Enlarger is located on the Main Floor of the Chancellor Paterson Library. Assistance is available at the Information Desk. Levi's team advisor Bob Isotalo and student member Kelly Mallon present their winning entry in the Canada-wide Levi's 501 Campus Public Relations Challenge. French Award Winners The Deparbnent of Languages held the Helena Raitt Modem Language Contest for Thunder Bay high school OAC students. The contest was sponsored in 1960 by Mr. Macgillivray honouring his high school teacher Helena G. Raitt. This year five schools participated: Fort William Collegiate, Hillcrest, Hammarskjold, Port Arthur Collegiate and Westgate. Contestants were judged on vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, grammatical accuracy and fluency. According to a Hammarskjold teacher, Dianne Donstall, the contest was based on the students' language ability achieved through the high school program, not French Immersion. Soraya Mamoojee feels that "it was an experience in itself to understand and communicate ideas" . Page4 Back Row: Left to Right, Soraya Mamoojee, Neal Maarchuk, Andrew Prodanyk, Vincent Schonberger. Front; Marie-Noelle Rinne, Anneli McCutheon, Arlys Watkinson, Rama Agarwal AGORA - - - -- - -- - -- - -- --Junel991 �Faces Lynn Gollat recently joined the ffice of Research and Graduate tudies as the Research secretary. New in the position, Lynn is no stranger to the university. She worked for the university 10 years ago and returned last year, working contract positions until her recent appointment. ''The first thing I had to do when I made my decision to return to work was to re-educate myself in computers. I left my IBM typewriter to come back to something that was IBM compatible," she chuckled. In the past, Lynn has worked with the hearing impaired community and as Youth Co-ordinator for the Roman Catholic Diocese of the Thunder Bay. Although she is busy with her large family four children and husband, Rick - she also has time to "clown" around. Lynn has been a professional clown for 8 years and has attended "Oown School" at the Universities of Wisconsin and Maryland. Dan Symons is a technical '' • assistant in Audio Visual Services. He has been at the university since 1989 and has recently been employed full-time in the department. "Our office is busy all the time, so you have the opportunity to meet a lot of interesting people." Dan may not be a hunter, fisherman or be interested in needlepoint but he is still a real doer. A/V makes an .___ _, amazing number of deliveries each year at over 12,000! In total the staff has over 24,000 runs to make and Dan is tremendously dedicated to tracking down equipment. He seems to have his own system of knowing where the equipment is at all times and follows the "bring 'em back alive" philosophy. After a brief career as "video spokesperson" for the department, Dan decided to settle down and take the technical assistant position. A grad of Selkirk High School, Dan looks forward to taking a few university courses in the future. ________ WUSC STUDENT TO BOTSWANA Karen Molly, Masters student in Psychology, will join a contingent of 30 Canadian students who are heading to Botswana for five weeks this summer. The seminar is sponsored by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC). Molly is a member of the WUSC committee on the Lakehead University campus. She was chosen from a group of highly motivated and qualified Lakehead University students by the campus committee. "I've been interested in developing countries for quite awhile and now I have the opportunity to see one first hand," she said. The students and three faculty advisors will prepare for the experience at a 3-day orientation in Ottawa. The students were asked to read a number of books and articles on Botswana as part of their preparation and will continue to learn about the culture and language of the country during the Ottawa orientation. On June 16, the group will leave Ottawa for Gaborone, Botswana. Each student, as part of their application procedure, was asked to identify a research topic related to development in Botswana. Molly will look at mental health care issues and conduct research in the area. "I'm going to look at the types of mental health care problems, the factors contributing to them; accessibility, availability, and quality of service providers and the role the traditional healer plays in the region." Molly hopes to interview government officials from the Ministry of Health, Psychologists, psychiatric nurses, family welfare workers and traditional healers as she travels across the country. Students were responsible for raising $2200 each to cover a portion of their seminar costs. This represents approximately 40% of the total cost the balance is provided by a grant from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), donations from former seminar participants and other sources. Scholarship Award Winner Ms. Anne Villeneuve who started her M.Sc.F. this past January, was awarded a scholarship of $17,000/year from the Quebec Government under the "Fonds pour le developpement des ,_hercheurs" program. Anne will be '9tudying the avian natural enemies okf white pine weevil in jack pine plantations. Anne will be assisted by two forestry students, Mr. Dennis Paradine and Mr. Sean Kurtola, which is possible through a grant received from the Ministry of Natural Resources under the Environmental Youth Corps Program. Forestry Canada s Forest Pest Management Institute in Sault Ste. Marie through Ms. Rhonda Millikin is also collaborating and has contributed a research grant to the project. Anne will be working under Dr. Yves Prevost. Molly received sponsorship from the offices of the President, Vice-President Academic, Registrar, Research and Graduate Studies, the Alumni Association and the Port Arthur and Fort William Rotary Clubs. Eleanora Bailey Bids Thanks What a wonderful suJJ>rise to see so many faculty, staff and friends at my "surprise retirement party'' May 29 in the Faculty Lounge. Believe it or not I was surprised. All the wonderful comments and lovely gifts are deeply appreciated. I'll miss you all. J u n e l 9 9 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A G O R A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 5 �There's More Than Chemical and Electrical Attraction Between These Engineers Martti and Nathalie Kajorinne have more in common than their last name. The married couple also graduated with Lakehead University engineering degrees this spring. Martti, 23, a native of Thunder Bay and graduate of Port Arthur Collegiate Institute, earned his electrical engineering degree and Nathalie, 24, originally from Kapuskasing, Ont., graduated from chemical engineering. ''Throughout high school, I always wanted to be an engineer," says Martti. "As a kid, I was always taking things apart and putting them back together again." Nathalie says her interest in engineering sterned from a desire to work for a cosmetic company and create perfumes with exotic scents. "I wanted to call a perfume St. Amour, after my maiden name," laughs Nathalie. "I didn't have a clue what engineering was really about when I graduated from high school." Even after Nathalie discovered that engineering and perfume-making are two very different things, she still decided to pursue a career as a chemical engineer. She says she was attracted to the good reputation of Lakehead University's school of engineering. Despite the fact that Nathalie was one of only four women who graduated from engineering this year, she says she never really felt like a minority. "I fit right in," says Nathalie. "I was like one of the guys most of the time." The happy graduates on Convocation Day with Chancellor Lois Wilson Although Martti and Nathalie only shared one mathematics class each year, they were able to participate in events together through the Engineering Students' Society. 'We were involved in everything the society did," says Nathalie. 'We played a lot of extra-curricular sports together." Last August the two students were married and then it was back to the books for Martti, who took a summer class, and back to work for Nathalie, who worked at Canadian Pacific Forest Products. The new graduates say they want to take some time off before settling down to full-time employment. They plan to travel through the United States and eventually settle down in a small town.''The problem is that some places will only hire an electrical or a chemical engineer," says Martti. 'We're going as a package. It's harder to find jobs that way, but the advantage is that we, as a couple, are seen as more stable employees because we're more likely to stay in one place longer." 'We have a thousand dreams," says Martti. "But we'll just have to take it one day at a time." Forestry Graduate Returns to Her Roots Peggy Smith calls herseU an environmentalist/forester. Smith, 39, says '1 think you have to be an environmentalist to be a good forester, and you have to understand that what you do to the forest has implications for everything else," says Smith. 'We're at a crossroads when it comes to forest management. Things are changing, and we are now in a crisis situation" and Smith says Lakehead University's School of Forestry is changing its curriculum to better suit the demands of new forestry philosophies. "But, there are still pressures to conform to the status-quo methods of teaching," says Smith. "As a result, forestry students are in a conflict when they graduate because they have to learn to tow the company line and always remember to do their best for forest management." It was largely due to Smith's insight into the forestry industry that she received honourable mention for the Ontario Forestry Association's 1991 White Pine Awards which recognized her many contributions to forestry education in Thunder Bay. Smith chaired this year's annual Forestry Association Symposium, which dealt with commu- Pages nity forestry. She also tried to raise public awareness about aboriginal culture and issues by inviting Chief Gary Potts of Temagami to speak on, ''The Native View of Temagami." "I found that a lot of people on campus didn't have a clue about aboriginal issues," says Smith. Smith says she chose Lakehead University's school of forestry for several reasons. "Going into forestry was a way to go back to my roots, because my father was a bushworker," explains Smith. "I think it's also a very exciting and challenging time to be involved in the forestry profession." Smith is presently working as a community project forester at KBM Forest Consultants, Inc., where she conducts research and writes reports on forestry issues dealing with the Ontario Round Table on the Environment and Economy. She will soon also be working with Lakehead University's President Rosehart on the sell-government negotiations of the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN). Smith says she is not certain of where her future in ..-'i forestry will take her, but she says she plans on combining ~ both policy work and field work in her new career. AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - June 1991 �Nat!1veSPihroidw~ n12 People are always mistaking Ste. Marie He, specialty was sisters Bernice Matthews and . ~ ~ intensive care nursing and in Helen Cromarty for twins. It's not so much their ::;;, 1975 she did outpost nursing in Big similar looks, but the fact that what happens to Trout Lake, Ont. one of them, usually happens to the other. Cromarty later worked in the intensive care units at St. The sisters, both registered nurses, are the first graduates Joseph's Hospital and McKellar Hospital. She has worked from Lakehead University's two-year-long Post-basic Native with the Native Nurses Entry Program at Lakehead Nursing Program. The oddity is that they were unaware of University since 1985 as past chairman of the advisory each other's decision to enter the program in 1989. "We committee, program assistant and liaison with Native basically bumped into each other in Thunder Bay," says organizations. Matthews. Helen Cromarty and Matthews and her husband, Dennis, Cromarty were raised in President of the a family of 14 children at Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Sachigo Lake on a First Fund, have five children Nations reserve in the between the ages of 1940's. The sisters later attended residential eight and 19. She says schools at Pelican Lake, attending university near Sioux Lookout and full-time and raising a Shingwaulk in Sault Ste. large family at the same Marie. The time spent at time was not an easy the residential schools task. probably helped ''There were some Matthews and Cromarty hard spells," says cultivate their almost Cromarty. ''Whenmy telepathic relationship. youngest son was six, "We were in the he kept asking me to same schools together, but we would get stay home with him. punished if we spoke But, I had to go to my our language, which is classes, so it was hard.;, Oji-Cree, and we didn't Both Matthews and know how to speak Cromarty agree that English, so we really being in the program couldn't communicate," together made them explains Matthews. closer as sisters After high school in agreeing it was good to Sault Ste. Marie the have mutual support sisters went their throughout the program separate ways. Matthews later went on The sisters are often to become a registered asked why they wanted nursing assistant in to take courses in Sudbury, an operating Five very proud_ graduates c~axed a charming smile out of <:;hief Richard Lyons nursing when they had room technician in as they joked with Convocatwn photographer Frank Commisso. From left to already worked several London, Ont., and in right, standing, Karen Brascoupe and Sandra Cornell, members of the first years in the field. 1978, she began working Native Nursing Degree Program, Chief Lyons and forestry graduate Peggy "I just wanted to get as a registered nurse in Smith. (story on page 6) Sisters Bernice Matthews and Helen Cromarty a university degree in Bathurst, N.B. She complete this wonderful photograph of native pride and accomplishment. nursing," replies worked in the operating Matthews. room, her clinical specialty, at various "Schooling for nurses has changed a lot hospitals including Chaleur Regional, Bathurst, N .B., Moose Factory General, over the years," says Cromarty. ''When I Stanton Hospital in Yellowknife, and went to school, it was more disease-oriented McKellar Hospital in Thunder Bay. and we worked in the hospitals. Today, the Even while raising five children with her programs are more health-oriented. They're husband, William, she managed to take based more on preventative treatment." several courses through distant education. ''There were a lot of things we learned She says her family, especially her husband, Q. • through the program that we didn't learn in has been very supportive of her attending the hospitals,'' explains Matthews. To keep (&university. ''We always agreed that it would '9 be my turn for university once all the kids graduated." up their sisterly tradition of following in each other's In 1968, Helen Cromarty graduated from the nursing footsteps, both Matthews and Cromarty plan on working in program at the Plummer Memorial Public Hospital in Sault the public health field. <la-J'a.V' ~PU:>CJ• ila-•<I v d) <J J u n e 1 9 9 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A G O R A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page7 ��1. The Very Reverend Lois Wilson was installed as the sixth Chancellor in front of the university's largest graduating class - 1460 new graduates and the issuing of the 25,000th degree. 2. Eileen Isbester began her university career at age 65 at the urging of her friend Martha Dickinson. She looks pretty relaxed outside the Auditorium but she amfessed "that walking across the stage felt like the hardest thing I had ever done in my life". 3. Arthur Black, the CBC treasure currently being considered as the "Loon" symbol of the North, quipped he was "too young" to be given the honour expecially with only grade nine gym to his credit, smiles meekly as he gets ready to receive his doctorate. President Rosehart assured him the swelling in the head area would eventually return to normal. 4. A serene Chief Richard Lyons studies the program prior to changing his headdress for the honorary cap. 5. Outgoing Chancellor Bernard Wetler takes a final bow after five years as University Chancellor; 6. Arn Westlake was made a Fellow of the University and is shown being gowned by the Registrar Pentti Paularinne, 7. Mom, Linda Santa, is flanked by her two daughters Corinne and Lorri, all 1991 graduates! Linda graduated (•m the general bachelor of arts program, Corinne mjaored in English and also received a bachelor of education degree with first class ~anding and Lorri graduated with a BA in psychology. Corinne also received two prestigious awards: the Poulin Award for outstanding contribution to the university and the President's Award. 8. Tim Dedekker (B. Admin.) was willing to interrupt a kiss from his girlfriend Jennifer Smith to smile for the photographer. 9. Dr. Roberta Bondar signs an autograph for Emily Shandruk and later describes her upcoming mission promising to return and share her space experience. 10. Phyllis Dorothy Kadzielawa is surrounded by friends and family after receiving her BA. 11. Dr. Kenneth Armson gave the afternoon address after receiving the degree of Honorary Doctor of Science. �NATIVE TEACHERS STRIVE ''TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE'' Art and Mida Sinclair are about to embark on a challengraised on the Couchiching Reserve and later graduated from ing yet promising journey. They are two of the first six graduated from Thunder Bay's former Lakehead Teacher's Iii:\ graduates of Lakehead University's four-year Native College in 1969. He taught on northern reserves for severalw; years and then returned to Thunder Bay where he organized ~ Teacher Education Program. The program, established in 1974, was originally two the Native Teacher Education Program. years in length. It was changed in 1987 to a combined The Sinclairs say Linklater was the "driving force" of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education program. The program and was a great influence for many students, program is designed to produce qualified Native teachers including themselves. through specific classes designed to prepare students to "I think it was Harold Linklater who kept us in the meet the needs of Native communities. Special cultural and course," explains Art. "Even after he was gone, his sense of social factors are taken into account, such as language and caring and will for us to succeed kept us going. We couldn't heritage. Graduating students become eligible for an let him down. He was our inspiration." Ontario Teacher's Certificate at the primary-junior level. Art says the program has helped him fulfill a dream which Mida Sinclair, 42, says she feels the Native Education he never thought attainable. "I've always in my heart wanted program is necessary in Canadian society. "I think there's a to be a teacher," explains Art. "If there was ever an opportuneed for a program like this because most of the reserves are nity before this program, I didn't know how to take advanlooking for Native teachers to teach Native children." tage of it. I was told by teachers that I would never amount to Husband Art Sinclair, 43, agrees. "It's taken society a anything." long time to recognize that Natives learn differently and "His (Linklater's) vision for the course was to see many perceive things differently because of their culture and lanNative students take the course and become role models for guages," explains Art. "Now, institutions like universities other Native students and teachers." and colleges are reaching out to gather information to begin Part of the program requires that students spend teaching courses for Native people." placements in Native schools. Art and Mida Sinclair spent Mida, originally from Sandy Lake, Ont., had a late start in three weeks at Mine Centre, Ont., a small village where the school. She entered grade one at the age of nine at a residenpublic school services two Indian reserves; the Seine River tial school in Kenora. Mida soon graduated from high school Reserve and the Red Gut Bay Reserve. At the school, the and later went to work as a kitchen helper. She was 21 when Sinclairs combined traditional Native teaching with methods she met Art Sinclair in Kenora where he was working at the designed by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Native fellowship centre. Art was born in Fort Frances and "It was a very good experience," says Art. "We learned grew up as what he calls, "an urban Indian." how to teach because we were forced to. If you're going to be "I never quite belonged anywhere when I was growing a good teacher of Native students, it is important to incorpoup," recalls Art. "Because I was non-status, I didn't quite fit rate real-life experiences in a class-room setting." into either the Indian or the white groups. But, I was lucky. Although the Sinclairs do not yet have teaching jobs the My parents instilled in me a work ethic. I was confused as a future looks promising. "We want to go to a community that teenager, but I managed to work through it all." truly wants us," says Art with a hopeful smile. "Somewhere The couple moved to Toronto in 1972 where they raised where we can make a difference. Wherever we go, we want their three children. Art got a job working for the Canadian to go there as a team." Indian Centre of Toronto and took classes ,---------------------------------, part-time at the University of Toronto. Mida worked as a kitchen helper in a local hospital. Within a year, Art was offered a managerial position with Canada Post where he remained un ti1 1985. Although the Sinclairs were financially stable, they soon began to feel that there was something missing in their lives. "We were tired of being in Toronto because we felt so alone," says Art. ''We felt we wanted to do something more with our lives." In 1986, the Sinclairs moved to Peterborough where Art enrolled in a Native Economic Development and Small Business Management program at the local college. It was at this time that Art heard about the Native Teacher Education Program at Lakehead University. The Sinclairs both applied for the program and, once accepted, made their way to Thunder Bay. At that time, Harold Angus "Blackie" Linklater was the 14-year coordinator of the program. Linklater died in the sumArt and Mlda Sinclair share the joy of their achievement with one of their instructors mer of 1989 following a lengthy illness. Barbara Toye-Welsh. Linklater, born in Fort Frances, Ont., was Page 10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA----------------Junel991 �RESEARCH NEWS John Andrew McLaughlin BScF (hons) MScF received the Governor-General's Gold Medal from Chancellor Wilson. The award is to the highest ranking student in the graduating class of the Master's degree. John and his family are leaving for Latvia where he has taken a position with the forestry institute. CONTRACTS AWARDED Dr. Anthony G. Gillies, Department of Civil Engineering, has been awarded a research contract by V.B. Cook Ltd. of Thunder Bay, entitled "Dynamic Modelling of Mine Hoist Ropes". The National Research Council is also supporting this project through an IRAP-L grant, which assists small and medium-size firms in solving short-term engineering and technological problems, improving production opera- 1-,:;...._...;_~ ...;_= = = : : : . . . __....1 tions, and expanding or enhancing their effective technology base through the use of pecialized external services. NSERCNEWS Research Reorientation Program NSERC has introduced a new program called Research Reorientation Associateships. This program is intended for persons who hold a doctoral degree in one of the natural sciences or in engineering but who have interrupted their research careers for reasons of family responsibilities for a period of five or more years. The objective is to assist such persons to re-enter the research workforce. These associateships provide eligible candidates with support for a period of postdoctoral training, under the supervision of an NSERC grantee, which will allow them to work towards establishing a research reputation or to update themselves in their field. The goal of the program is to tap the pool of highly trained individuals who previously abandoned scientific or engineering research for family reasons but who are interested in resuming research careers. The program is a further mechanism to address the problem of the anticipated shortage in Canada of highly-qualified researchers during the 1990's and into the next century. Research Reorientation Associateships are being introduced in the 1991-92 fiscal year. A limited number of awards tenable in Canadian Universities for two years will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to applicants meeting the required eligibility and selection criteria. The current value of the award is $29,000 per year. Please contact Anne Fiorenza, Research officer for additional _,formation. PUBLICATIONS Dr. Azim Mallik, Department of Biology published a paper entitled, "Cutting, burning, and mulching to control I<almia: results of a greenhouse experiment'', in the Canadian Journal of Forestry Research, Volume 21, Number 3, 1991, pp. 417 - 420. The paper has also been reprinted by the National Research Council. GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP NEWS A number of changes were recently announced by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for the Ontario Graduate Scholarships: 1) The number of scholarships has increased to 1300 effective immediately. The Ministry will be consulting the reversion list to allocate the extra 100 awards. 2) The value of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship has been increased to $3,953 per term effective for the 1991-92 year. 3) The $2,500 limit on other awards has been increased to $5,000 effective immediately. Application forms for the 1992-93 OGS scholarships are presently being modified (and simplified for the students' convenience) by the Ministry and should be available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies by mid-August. COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PLAN Application packages are now available for the 1992/93 Commonwealth Awards, which are available to Canadians for graduate study abroad. Scholarships are offered by the countries of New Zealand, Australia, Ghana, Hong Kong and India to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada for graduate studies (or, in some countries, for research toward a Canadian graduate degree). For further information and application forms, contact Kris Delorey, Office of Research and Graduate Studies. PH.D STUDENT JOINS SCHOOL OF FORESTRY Lakehead University is pleased to have Gary Bull, a Ph.D. student at the University of Toronto, at Lakehead University for several terms during the next three years to work on a study comparing multiple use vs. zoned approaches to management of public forest lands. Dr. Peter Duinker, School of Forestry, and adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, is guiding the project and supervises Mr. Bull while at Lakehead University. Dr. Rod Carrow, Dean of Forestry at the University of Toronto, supervises Mr. Bull's work while he serves his Ph.D. residency requirement in Toronto. June 1991 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P a g e 11 �SPRING 1991 THESIS TITLES FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE Master of Arts DEP~lf!ER, Alida Catherine (Ena) (M.A. English) Thesis Title: The Dutch Canadian Experience: A Study of Perspectives. Supervisor;, Dr. S.R. MacGillivray PIETI<IEWICZ, Karen Judith (M.A. English) Thesis Title: !heodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie: A Study of Transformation and Change in the Artistic Feminine Psyche. Supervisor: Dr. C. Liman Master of Science MASTENBROOK, Brian (M.Sc. Forestry) Thesis Title: Use of Residual Strips of Timber by Moose Within Oearcuts in Northwestern Ontario. Supervisor: Dr. H. Cumming MCLAUGHLIN, John Andrew (M.Sc.Forestry) Thesis Title: A Study of Chondrostereum purpureum and its Role in the Decline of White Birch in Thunder Bay. Supervisor: Dr. E. Setliff Master of Education MCCUAIG, Marilyn Gail (M.Ed. Educational Administration) Thesis Title: The Language Learning Environment of the Senior Kindergarten Child. Supervisor: Dr. M. Courtland NIC~L,_David Lawrence CM.Sc.Geology) Thesis Title: The Deformation of Layered Rocks Near the Wawa-Quetico Subprovince Boundary. Supervisor: Dr. M. Kehlenbeck P~LA, Mar~ Allan CM.Sc. Geology) Thesis ~itle: Electrical Resistivity Anisotropy of Pyrrhotite. Supervisor: Dr. G. Borradaile STE~~SON, ~'-:el CM.Sc. Biology) Thesis Title: The Distribution of Fishes in the Thunder Bay Area of Northwestern Ontario Since Deglaciation With Special Reference to the Darters (Genus £theosto,,;a) and the Sibley Peninsula. Supervisor: Dr. W. Momot ZHANG, Taichu (M.Sc. Mathematical Science) Thesis Title: Topological and Order Properties of Buchholz's T. Supervisor: Dr. C. Kent FACULTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Upcoming Deadline Dates Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/ Bursaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 NSERC Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15 NSERC Operating Grants Program -October 15, 1991 (First-time applicants) and November 1, 1991 for applicants who have applied to NSERC before. SSHRC Operating and Strategic Grants Program - Master of Science. Theory of Coaching _October 15, 1991 for New and Regular Scholars. World Health Organization; Fellowships - June 30, 1991. BE~~INO, Michael (M.Sc. Theory of Coaching) Thesis T1~le;_ Plas~a Ammonia and Lactate Response to Anaerobic Exerose, and Their Relationship to Muscle Fiber Type. Supervisor: Dr. R. Thayer January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 World Wildlife Endangered Species Recovery Fund - Gt.n:HR!E, Bart Ma~ew CM.Sc. Theory of Coaching) Thesis Title: The Efficacy of a Customized Approach to Computer Assisted Instruction. Supervisor: Dr. M. McPherson Master of Science. Forestry BO~~- Robert Charles (M.Sc.F.) Thesis Title: The Shigometer and Electrical Resistance Studies of Paper Birch. Supervisor: Dr. E. Setliff LAV_AL~EY, ~ch?t'd CM.Sc. Forestry) Thesis Title: Soil-site Relationships for Young White Spruce Plantations in North Central Ontario. Supervisor: Dr. W. Carmean Page 12 - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - -- - - -- - - - - J u n e 1991 �People, Papers/Publications Special Projects/Awards ~blications • Dr. Thomas M. K. Song, Professor of the School of Physical Education and Athletics, Coordinator of Human Performance Laboratory, presented a paper entitled "Familial resemblance for somatotype components after adjustment for activity level and dietary intake" at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, Florida, May 29 June 1, 1991. The study was collaborated with Dr. C. Bouchard, Laval University, Quebec and Dr. R. Malina, University of Texas, Austin, T~xas. Dr. _Song ":ill be carrying out a joint research work on 1 Anaerobic exerase on metabolism" and "Genetic differences between highly trained endurance athlete and sedentary controls" at Laval University in Quebec City as a visiting research professor during the summer. Dr. Song has received the OntarioQuebec exchange program grant and research grants from Laval and Lakehead University for his research work. Robert S. Dilley of the Department of Geography has just had a paper published entitled "Livestock in Cumberland, 1660-1870". The paper, which uses original documents and contemporary accounts to trace changes in n~be7s of domestic farm animals over a two-century period m an area of northern England, is part of a ~k com~iled to hon~ur Dr. Gordon Mingay, Professor Emeritus of A~cultur~ ~s,tory at the University of Kent, England. Dr. Mmgay, Britain s ading agricultural historian, twice taught summer courses LU in the 1970s, and Mr. Dilley was pleased as both a end and an academic colleague to be asked to contribute to his "Festschrift''. Of the fourteen contributors, only two come from outside Britain; the other is an historian from Concordia. Dr. Laurie J. Garred, Professor and Chairman, ~partment of Chemical Engineering presented a paper entitled "Mathematical Modeling of Erythropoietic Therapy'' at the 37th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Artifi?al Organs held in April in Chi~ago. A p~per of the same title with co-author R. Pretlac will appear m the July /September, 1991 issues of the Transactions of the Society. f Sabbatical Updates Emil Dolphin, Assistant Professor in the Department o~ Languages who is on Sabbatical this year in Neuchatel, Switzerland, presented a paper entitled "Applications of the Television News to Second-Language Teaching" at the Annual Conference of University Language Centres at the University of Jyvaskyla, in Finland in April. He was also invited to address faculty of the Language Centres of the University of Tampere and the University of Turku ~n ~e subject of ''The Use of Satellite Television Programmmg m the Teaching of Foreign Languages". Appointments Daniel J. Weeks was appointed an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology. . Dr. Said Easa, Professor in Civil Engineering, has been invited to serve on the Committee on Transportation Earthworks of the Transportation Research Board, U.S. National Research Council (NRC), for a period of three years commencing February 1, 1991. The purpose of this committ~ is to enhance the art of design and construction of transportation earthwork. The NRC is the principal operating agency of the National Academy of Sciences and Engineering to serve the federal government and other organizations. Travels/Conferences In May, B.I. Kronberg (Chair, Natural Resources Studies Group) attended the first international BOREAS (Boreal Ecosystems -Atmosphere Study) workshop at Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan. This location has been selected as one of two sites for intensive field experiments scheduled for 1993-1994. BOREAS is the first phase of a long-term research initiative with the aim of increasing our understanding of interactions between boreal forest ecosystems and the atmosphere. BOREAS activities will focus on three components of the boreal forest - atmosphere system: land surface climate, tropospheric chemistry and terrestrial ecology: R~mote . sensing will be used as the vehicle fo: integrating information provided by investigators from the different resear~ groups. The major sponsors of BOREAS are NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) and CCRS (Canada Centre for Remote Sensing). Canadian investigators, may apply to NSERC for funding. Joan Dolphin, Sessional Lecturer in the Department of English, spoke last December at the University of Neu<:11atel, Switzerland on the work of Patrick White, the Australian novelist "The Importance of Being Rhet?rical: ~ Investi~ation of Patrick White's Use of Language m Voss . In April she read a paper at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finl~d entitled "Canadian Literature into the Post-Modem, with an Emphasis on Michael Ondaatje' s 'In the Skin of a Lion111 • Faculty Promotions Promoted to Rank of Professor Promoted to Rank of Associate Professor Dr. J.E. Molto Department of Anthropology Dr. G. Schroeter Department of Sociology Dr. U.S. Panu School of Engineering . K.C. Yang School of Forestry Dr. B. Moazzami Department of Economics Dr. B. Lorch Department of Geography Dr. J.M. Haines School of Education Dr. R. Sweet School of Education Professor J.C. Thatcher School of Business Administration Professor R.M. Isotalo School of Business Administration Professor R. Kirk-Gardner School of Nursing Dr. M.H. Khan School of Engineering Promoted to Rank of Assistant Professor Professor M. Forbes School of Business Administration Professor G. Sacchetti School of Business Administration J u n e l 9 9 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 13 �First in Ontario The fifteenth annual Shell Canada Fuelathon was held May 21-23 in Oakville Ontario. A group of engineers from l.akehead University entered a vehicle called the Nor'Wester that clocked 1144.5 miles per Imperial gallon (405.1 km per litre). The Nor'Wester placed fourth among 22 universities and colleges entered and first among the Ontario competitors. The winning student entry was the University of California with 1952.5 miles per Imperial gallon. The Nor' Wester is powered by the new Honda GlO0 76 c.c. engine with custom made overhead valves. The frame and body consists of aluminum pipes and plywood hoops with pine \balsa stripping running lengthwise, covered in heat shrunk plastic. The light weight body of the car weighs only 91 pounds and carries a driver no more than 100 pounds. Driver Kelly Lockwood, a Physical Education student states, "it feels like you are lying back in a lawn chair." The rest of the team included Dr. Seimer Tsang, faculty advisor, David Craig, manager and Masayuki Nakamura, the mechanic, all from the School of Engineering. The team posed outside the Agora at their media conference prior to the competition. New Coordinator of Athletics John Garland has been appointed Coordinator of Athletics effective July 1, 1991. In making the announcement, Dr. LaVoie said, "John brings a wealth of experience that will enable l.akehead University Athletics to continue to flourish and also to make some new initiatives". " A native of Thunder • Bay, Mr. Garland received an Honours Bachelor o~hysical and Health Education degree from Lakehead University in 1974. In 1976 he obtained his Master of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario in sport administration. Garland has been employed at the Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology for the past thirteen years. The Thunder Bay community and region has been well served by Garland's wide range of interest and expertise including being President of the Ontario Traclc and Field Association, Northwestern Region, Co-founder and President of the Thunder Bay Squash Association, Co-founder of the Thunder Bay Striders Running Club, Treasurer of the Thunder Bay Basketball Officials Association, Vice-President of the Northwestern Ontario Sports Council, and the list goes on. Currently he is chair of the Legion Branch 6 l.akehead University 10 Mile Road Race Committee. Garland has excelled as an athlete in traclc and squash He has received several awards throughout the years including a Special Achievement Award presented to him by Squash Ontario in 1983. He also belongs to a number of professional associations such as the Canadian Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, the Ontario fitness Council, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the Canadian Association of Sports Sciences, and the Coaching Association of Canada. Donations The uranium mining and milling company Rio Algom Limited of Elliot Lake, Ontario, has donated a WEMCO Flotation Cell with accessories to Lakehead University. The equipment is partially seen in the photo and will be used by Drs. S.V. Muthuswami (right) and I. Nirdosh (left) of the Department of Chemical Engineering in their research on orebenefication by flotation. ~e 1 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA----------------June1991 �Last Writes by Katherine Shedden I love Convocation. You can pump up the pomp for me and probably a few other maudlin types. I als~ thrive on generous portions of irony espectally_ they ar~ rrre~erently blended any with serious business - like a uruversity graduation. Take this year's Convocation. The n~w Ch~cellor is a woman who emits so much energy that JUSt being near her seems to recharge the batteries. I feel like I'm in the presence of Mighty Mouse and yet she comes with a ~e-long title commencing The Very Reverend. Arthur Blaqc is undoubtedly still wearing his new cap to work but thankfully th~ phone calls for copies of his speech have started to subside. I can't help it, I love the kids who call out, "way to go dad or you made it grandma!" There's even a smidgeon of respect for the soul brave enough to wear Bermuda shorts under his gown. Wish we could put the stage on a giant turntable so we could have a closer look at the faces of the graduates as they receive congrats from the Chancello~. . Pentti's annual pilgrimage to Ben's o:fice to have his_ . fountain pen cleaned prior to hand sig~g all_1460 certificates is my reliable signal that Convocation will occur . despite any panic in the print shop, dark room, Information, Booster Club gets big Boost Registrar or Alumni office. I like the way everyone pu~s Call it an honorary membership from the Lakehead Un_i~ersity together backstage to organize the graduands and special Booster Club, says Norm Lavoie, who presented the official guests_ especially Lucy who logged most of her travels on Nor'Wester Booster Club sweater to Dave Broadfoot, the enterthree flights of stairs! tainer at the first annual Celebrity Night: Cof!sidered a success _by The advice is always good, don't you think? Kenneth organizers Larry Hebert and Norm Lavoie, Director of th~ Physical Armson, pardon the pun, rekindled my love of trees and Education and Athletics School, the event was meant to highlight their management, while Black urged us not to eat more the booster club and raise funds for the athletic programs. The Club than we can lift. I see a connection - greed is always bad. hopes to make it an annual event geared at brinK!ng the arts and Yes, 1 liked it all. The shiny eyes, the joy and pride, the A,rts community closer together. From the audience response, feeling of hope. I was touched when several pr~fs stood up •ey've made a great beginning. for one of their very special students who had fmally made .---------------------:-::-=-----:--:-:---7 it. I was thinking about the handful of 11 Annual Report" from Board of Governors Staff Representative graduates who were sitting in their canoes Bonnie Wigmore: "It's a new way of thinking" having forgone graduation to paddle the route of an early explorer who was searching A year ago, Bonnie Wigmore was with this year included early retire- for a passage across this great land 200 years elected by her peers to serve as the ment, pay equity, the deferred leave ago. I liked what the Chancellor said about first staff representative to the Board plan and employee assistance. 'Tm the common task of a University community. of Governors. Our calm, cool and proud to serve on this Board and "We must all take possession of tradition in ever-thoughtful paymaster chose her want the staff to know that they such a way that freedom and creativity words carefully: "I have to admit matter and have a voice. become the hallmarks not only of our own being a member of the Board inpersonal lives but of this institution. volves a new way of thinking. I feel It was great to see President Weller back like after one year I'm starting to see in town, this time the business was seeing the whole picture. I was surprised at another offspring graduate. He's enthusiastic how much there was to learn." about the progress being made at Canada's Bonnie had high praise for the newest University in Prince George. openness, the Board's support for the I have a confession. I'm one course away staff position and the hard work from becoming a Paularinne-approved committee members put into the job. alumna of Lakehead University. I better Bonnie has been at LU for 11 years hurry, my parents have already planne~ to and admitted she felt nervous at the point their hood ornament north and witness first meeting. She is a voting memanother one of their seven kids graduate. ber of the Board and describes her Lucy, would you call me when the ink's first year as a "real learning experidry on the new letters after my name. ence". She decided to read, listen and learn the ropes the first year, "not bite off more than I could chew'' and Bonnie Wigmore in her Board of he now feels ready to serve on one Governors gown backstage at the Conf the working committees. "I vocation ceremonies. "You should see quickly realized that the committee the faces.of the grads. It makes everylevel is where all the work gets thing we're doing worthwhile." done. Special areas of concern dealt Junel991--------------- AGORA---------------Pagel5 �Campus Calendar To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Patricia Trainor at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002. Deadline for the July Agora is June 25, 1991. THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY Saturday, June 15 11:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 16 Oosed June 17 to July 1: Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekends Oosed Monday, July 1 Oosed Summer Session: July 2 to August 16: Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. '-- Thunder Bay Art Gallery Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 8:00p.m. "African Market Women" Three films co-produced by Morag Production & the National Film Board of Canada African musical interlude performed by Andrew Proctor from the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. Discussion on "Women and Credit in Africa" with Moffat Makuto, Executive Director, Thunder Bay Multicultural Centre Fireworks Weekend on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. See demonstrations and displays by local and regional potters. Learn about the amazing variety of techniques in construction, firing and glazes. Special kids' activities! Mizinatik: The Painting Stick June 27 - July 28 An exhibition of approximately 20 recent paintings by the Mizinatik Native Artists Group! Fieldhouse Summer Programs Aquatics Programs: Learn to Swim- starting July 2 Bronze Medallion - starting July 2 Semi or Private Lessons - may be arranged any time Ladies Aquabics - starting July 3 Fun Camp: Features learn to swim lessons, team games, variety of activities such as games, arts, crafts, hikes, tours, movies and plenty more. For more information regarding aquatic programs and the fun camp call 343-8656 CHILDREN PROGRAMS Native as a Second Language for Children Non-credit course for children July 4 - July 24, 1991 Monday to Friday 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Ryan Building - 2032 For further information, please call or write: The Coordinator, Native LanguagePrograms,Schoolof Education, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5El; phone (807) 343-8542 or toll free 1800-465-3959 Acrylic Painting Workshops with Roy Kakegamic For children (ages 9 - 13) on Saturday, July 13 from 1:30 to 3:00 For adults on Sunday, July 14 from 1:00 to4:00 For more information on fees and registration, please call the Thunder Bay Art Gallery at 577-6427. Lakehead University Summer Session Oasses First Term Half Courses - July 2 to July 22 Second Term Half Courses - July 24 to August 14 Examination August 15/16 Full Courses - July 2 to August 14 To register (without being charged $15 late registration) - June 21 To register, change or add: First Term Half courses - July 8 Second Term Half Courses- July 30 Full Courses - July 8 To drop without academic penalty: First Term Half Courses - July 8 Second Term Half Courses - July 30 Full Courses - July 10 To drop for tuition fee refund: First Term Half Courses - July 8 Second Term Half Courses- July 30 Full Courses- July 8 Thunder Bay Art Gallery: Summer Sensation! Summer Art Classes and Workshops for Children and Adults! Art classes and workshops are led by local, working artists. For more information on times, ages, fees and classes, please phone the Education Department at the Gallery at 5776427. Lakehead University Summer Athletic Programs New Information Hotline 343-8173 Basketball Camp: & Boys Camp: August 12 - 16 W Girls Camp: August 19- 23 Girls Volleyball Camp: August 26 - 30 Hockey Camp: Power skating/skill development August 12 -17 Current River Arena Defencemen's Oinic - August 18 - 23 Port Arthur Arena Advanced Skills - August 18 - 29 Port Arthur Arena Wrestling Camp: C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse Elementary School Division August 19 - 23 High School Division - August 19 - 23 For more information regarding any of these programs call 343-8213. - - ----- - - - - --- _Agorl\ The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except August), and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. 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Other rites of autumn include perusal of the calendar by a parent attending an orientation workshop, friendly students welcoming newcomers with a campus map and windshield wash and personal assistance during registration. �Report From the President Dr. Bob Rosehart Customer Service A considerable number of articles have been written recently on TQM or Total Quality Management which is an approach to excellence in whatever you do by carefully ensuring that.all components of a given system function together in a supportive interactive fashion. Over the past few weeks, I have had occasion to observe a few areas where our collective performance would not have received high TQM ratings. Be it an abruptly cancelled class, lack of supplies, a timetable error, or a student stuck in the parking lot, each and every part of the University should see themselves as pro-active members of an integrated team of problem solvers. This docs not mean that you personally have to deal with a particular situation but, rather, that you take charge, make the necessary contacts, and ensure that our system works. Lakehead University is an excellent university on its way to greatness, but we must start to think and practise a lot more of the TQM philosophy. Student Centre to Open I would like to wish L.U.S.U. all the best with the opening of the new Student Events Hall. It is a facility that rates at the top of similar facilities in the Ontario university system. New Faculty/Staff Surprise Event A surprise variation of the "new faculty/ staff" get-togeth:r ~ill ~ ~ed this year. Look for your mv1talion m the mail shortly. It should be a fun event. Ontario Public Sector Restraint On Friday the 13th <:3ept~mbc: ~3), the Presidents of Ontano umvers1lies were called to Toronto to meet personally with M.C.U. Minister Richard Allen and the Chairman of Management Board, Tony Silipo (the governmen\s banker) to hear first-hand the poor fiscal state of the Ontario Government. lt is . clear that, after taking much h:at on this year's deficit, the govem!11~nt 1s d_e!ermined to meet the $9.7 b1llion deficit figure and selective cuts to_the current year's provincial budget will be anPage 2 nounced in the next few weeks. We were told that next year's funding would be at "below'' historically low levels of transfers and that public sector wage settlements will have to reflect this new reality. The government . would clearly like to see the collective bargaining process work but d!d _not rule out any options. As well, 1~ 1s clear that, in the coming months, the issue of increasing tuition fees will again~ the subject of public policy debate. This will not be a popular or desirab_le option but, at this stage, seems almost inevitable. Up to now, for the most part, our system at Lakehead University has escaped the major impact of the recession that we see has ravaged not only the Ontario economy but has, in the long term, cost the permanent loss of several hundred thousand jobs. Ontario is going through more_ than the effects of a recession. We arc going through a major industrial restructuring in order to be competitive in the global marketplace. Although Lakehead University's position is about as good as one can be to prepare for a storm, we cann_ot escape the impact of the current Ontano and Canadian economic realities. The N.D.P. Government is asking all sectors for co-operation and, over the next few weeks, will meet with various union and student groups. Enrolment '91 Our enrolment objective this year was to move into the 4,500 full-time students' level, and this has been achieved. It is still too early to accurately estimate our peak enrolment this year, but I suspect that it will be close to 4,700. As well, part-time, on-campus enrolments are also up significantly. All departments are doing a good job in dealing with the increases and, as well, the various moves into our newly- Never to be caught up the creek without a paddle, Bob Rosehart discusses race strategies with Bob Armstr~ng from Confederation College. The first annual canoe race, won by a couple of strokes by Dr. Bob et al., (photo finish on cover) was set in I.Ake Tamblyn with the teams paddling 900-pound Voyageur canoes. opened facilities. Our residences are full and we still have over 500 on the waiting list. Off-campus housing seems to have gone very smoothly this year, and this has helped. The Thunder Bay community has really responded to our ca11 for help. More and more, I hear local business talk of the impact of the University and College on the community. In fact, a few have been heard to call Thunder Bay a college town. I anticipate that our enrolment has peaked in this current growth phase and that over the next few years, we will stabilize the fulltime enrolment at or near the 4,500 students' level. We hope to add more residences this year and, as well, we will see the formal kick-off in late November of the "Share our Northern Vision Campaign". The Student Centre is now open and expected to become the hub of the university. AGORA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ October 1991 �Around Campus We're nearly there! The Faculty and Staff Campaign is almost complete and the response to date has been very positive. $180,000 towards our goal of $200,000 has been realized in gifts and pledges. To all who have participated, the University community thanks you. If you have not yet contributed there is still time to do so. Pledges can be made through the philanthropy fund , or if you desire, a one-time donation can be sent to the Campaign care of the Development Office. International students get warm Canadian Welcome It began with more than 25 volunteers from Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, the Chinese Christian Youth Fellowship and the Host Family Program giving of their time, their homes and themselves to help arriving international students. Their efforts helped ease the transition for more than 40 new international students. Thirteen volunteers looked after the international information table in the Agora during registration week. Volunteers also took time to explain the academic time tables, direct students to various appointments, provide transportation to and from the immigration office and answer any of the students' questions. Another fourteen volunteers provided temporary accommodation and assisted students in locating permanent housing. StiII others met students at the airport and bus depots and brought them to the university. The Liaison Office arranged for special campus tours. Two spontaneous field trips included a great visit to the Hymers Fall Fair and the Harvest Festival at Old Fort William. Special thanks go to the Evangel Church who offered the use of their van with all expenses paid. A welcoming BBQ was held on September 19 in the Faculty Lounge. Tt included a "collect the signature" icebreaker which served to initiate a lot of conversation and cultural exchange. Hedi Kogel, the International Student Coordinator, was delighted with the volunteer support and resulting services that Student Services could provide. Hedi asked the AgorA to extend "warmest appreciation to all who made registration week a great success for the International Students." Help to Stop Smoking Effective September 1, LU is smoke free. Lakehead University is initiating an innovative program for smoking cessation. This program is a joint effort of the Department of Psychology and the Office of the Vice-President (Administration). With a serious commitment and active support from Fred Poulter, V.P. Administration, the program will be run under the direction of Dr. K. Paul Satinder, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Psychology. This smoking cessation program will be available to all members of the University community (faculty, staff, and students). As soon as the infrastructure is in place, the members of the University will be accepted into the Program on a first come, first serve basis. Many systems and programs have been devised to help people to give up smoking. The majority of these programs treat all smokers alike, whereas scientific research has shown that different people have different motives for smoking. In the context, for a successful smoking cessation to occur, the program must be personalized to the particular needs of a smoker. An assessment is needed as to why docs a particular person smoke? What factors in the immediate environment maintai:1 this practice? How can the smoker modify his or her environment to reduce smoking and eventually eliminate it? The program at LU will provide personalized assessments and programs for people planning to quit smoking. Look for the announcement for the start up of the Program and get ready to break the smoking habit Profs in the Limelight Awarded CMC Designation Professor Jack Christy has been awarded the designation of Certified Management Consultant (CMC) by the Institute of Certified • Management Consultants of Ontario and has been placed on the honour roll of the Institute. His mark on the lnstitute's comprehensive examination was 82%, placing him third highest overall in Canada. Professor Christy is the first fulltime faculty member of any university in Canada to hold the designation. In addition, he is the only Certified Management Consultant in all of Northern Ontario. There are over 2,500 members and prospective members of the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Canada. The Institute was established in 1966 and is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Earlier this spring Professor Christy was appointed to the Examination of the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Canada. This committee, made up of six CMC's from across Canada, will conduct a comprehensive review of the approach and design of the Institute's seminar program and examination materials. They will also be considering potential provisions to allow university professors who have not consulted on a full -time basis to obtain the designation, depending on their education and the extent and quality of their cumulative consulting experience, and upon successful completion of particular examinations. Polar Commisssion Appointment Professor Marg Boone, Director of the School of Nursing, has been apppointed to the Canadian Polar Commission's Board of Directors. Tom Siddon, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, announced the members of the 12-membcr Board calling them"prominent individuals in the humanities and sciences who have experience in Canada's polar regions." The Canadian Polar Commission is • 7.....,,, mandated to promote the develop.. ~ ment and dissemination of knowl~ edge about the polar regions in Canada and internationally. Chairman of the board is Whit Fraser, the host of CBC Newsworld's program 'This Country'' which has sensitized and educated Canadians about changes occurring in the North. Marg Boone has been the Director of the School of Nursing since 1986 and has been involved in native studies and circumpolar affairs. She is also the Chairperson of the Presidenr's Advisory Committee on Northern Studies. October 1991 - - - -- -- - -- -- - -- - AGORA Page3 �NEW ON THE SHELVES WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY! Northern Studies Resource Centre Did you know that the Northern Studies Resource Centre in the Library houses two special collections which focus on the north? The "Regional" Collection This collection is comprised of material on northern Ontario with a particular emphasis on the northwestern portion. Special features include many rare publications from the early days of Port Arthur and Fort William as well as extensive holdings of local newspapers on microfilm . The "North" Collection This collection is comprised of material on Canada's provincial norths (except northern Ontario), the Yukon and Northwest Territories, and similar circumpolar regions world wide. Tours of the Centre's collections as well as demonstrations on the Northern and Regional Studies (NRS) database may be arranged by contacting the Centre at ext. 8728. In addition to local newspapers on microfilm, the Centre also receives the paper copy of many of Northwestern Ontario community newspapers. Regional New spapers Algoma News Review Atikokan Progress Dryden Observer Fort Frances and Rainy Lake Herald Geraldton - Longlac Times Star Ignace Driftwood Thunder Bay Post Marathon Mercury Northern Times (Kapuskasing) Magnus Theatre on Campus Tuesday, October 22 & Wednesday, October 23 Volume 1 ----==t: 5 ft PROGRESS IN RURAl POllCY AND PlANNING ~ • Ed.,. d b I SHE&J.l STOOPS rol~ Andrew W . Gilg Health Sciences Resource Centre Opens CONQUER University Centre Theatre, 8:00 pm $14.00 reg. $10.00 student Tickets available at the University Information Desk, LUSU, the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium and Ticket Express at Keskus Mall Pajle 4 The successor to the International Yearbook on Rural Planning has been published . The annual review is entitled Progress in Rural Policy and Planning edited by Andrew W. Gilg. Professor Robert Dilley, Department of Geography, is the regional editor responsible for the four chapters on Canada in Section IV . Dilley wrote the introduction and a provincial encapsulation of what's going on in the rural scene. Another chapter gives a critical review of the CanadaUS Free Trade Agreement and Agriculture. It's a wonderful sourcebook for planners in universities and government and consul tan ts. The official opening of the building which houses five separate health education programs took place on Friday, September 13. Some programs are relatively new, like the residency program, and others, like the Northwestern Ontario Medical Programme, under the steely direction of Dr. Peter Neelands, have been around for decades. But what they will all share is space in the wonderful new building on campus visible from Balmoral Street. Sixteen doctors have joined the Family Medicine North program and will train in the North for the next two years. The Occupational Therapy program has students in class in the new facility this term with physiotherapy students coming in the new year. A detailed report on the programs, the facility and the new administrator, Jim Kraemer, will appear in the November Agora. AGORA - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - October 1991 �Faces .____ _ _G_o_r_d_o_n_B_r_u_y_e_r_e_ _ ____,JI 1L-_ _ _ _ _D_a_v_id_H_ar_e_ __ __.. Gordon Bruyere was recently appointed the new Co-ordinator of Native Support Services. Bruyere does not really qualify as a "new" face to the campus. He graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and in 1990 with an Honours Bachelor of Social Work. He was also Captain of the Norwester Basketball team during the 1986/87 season and Co-Captain during the 1989/90 season. Bruyere most recently worked as a Probation/Parole Officer for the Ministry of Correctional Services serving the communities of the Northshore of Lake Superior to as far East as Mobert. Bruyere looks forward to his new position. "I like the university environment for its promotion of new ideas. Native students have their own objectives, their own agenda of what they want to get out of a university environment. It's a challenge." Bruyere's passion is studying the classics in literature and he is pursuing that interest by taking a course at the university in the History of Literary Criticism. Away from work, Bruyere stays active by running and enjoys camping and hiking. ,-;;;;;;;;;::;:;:;;::;;;;;;::::;;:;:::::;;:;;;;;;;;;=;:;-i David Hare is the new Manager of Residence and Conference Services. He comes to Lakehead from York University where he was the Manager of Housing Services. Hare has a strong facilities background. Following his 1982 graduation from Guelph University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History, Hare worked as the Supervisor of Physical Resources and then 1..;:::=c..;__;;'--'---=-- - - . . . . , as Manager of Residence for his alma mater. He then joined York University and stayed for three years but commuting from Pickering each day (11 /2 hours one way) took its toll and he thought it was time for a change. 'There are going to be a lot of challenges but I enjoy what I do. I consider my position as one of an educator. As an educator it is my job to provide a healthy, safe enviroment in which these students live - not just bricks and mortar." Now that Hare has a few more leisure hours in the day he looks forward to reading and camping and cross-country skiing with his wife and two sons. Patricia Redhead Patricia Redhead is the new Librarian responsible for Government Documents in the university main library. Redhead and family moved to Thunder Bay in June from Richmond, British Columbia. Originally from Ottawa, Redhead received her undergraduate degree in Economics from Carleton University. She continued her academic pursuits at the University of Western where she received her Masters in Library Science. '-'-====== With two young boys aged 2 and 5, Redhead and husband Jim Burchert, newsman for 94 FM Radio, spend most of their time doing "family things". "Since we've been here only a few months we haven't seen everything yet but we look forward to exploring". Her spare time Redhead likes to take walks and enjoys reading British mysteries. October 1991 AGORA Page 5 �Canadian Universities Undertake Large-scale Fnndraising Campaigns ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL LITERATURE PROGRAM EXP AND ED FOR WRITERS Ontario Arts Council's (OAC) Works-In-Program for professional; writers has been expanded to include more nonfiction categories such as biography, history, social issues and travel. The yearly budget has been increased from S300,000 to $470,000 for four adjudication periods. Deadlines arc: October 1, 1991, January 1, April 1 and July 1, 1992. Professional writers can apply for up to 520,000 primarily for living expenses. 'This program is intended to assist professional writers in completing book-length works of distinguished literary merit in poetry and prose. The program will still be open to works-in-progress in fiction; literacy criticism; poetry; visual or performing arts criticism; and essays, commentary or analysis in the literary tradition. Other new nonfiction categories include: health/psychology, environment/science/nature, philosophy, business, politics and media. Manuals, "how-to books, rcfcr~nc~ . materials, calendars and cookbooks arc among the tnchg1ble projects. Literature officer Lorraine Fi Iyer stressed that the program will continue to maintain its high standards of excellence. '1urics will assess entries by literary merit and quality," she said. 'The program affords the professional writer an uninterrupted period of time to work on a draft suitable for presentation to a publisher." Applicants must be professional writers. Individuals who arc employed full time are ineligible, unless they arc planning to take unpaid leave for the duration of the funding period. Poetry award applicants must submit five copies of 40 manuscript pages and prose award applicants must submit five copies of 60 manuscript pages of the work-in-progress. For further itlfon11ation a11d application forms, please contact OAC's Literahire Office at 151 Bloor St. W. 5th floor, Toronto, M5S 1T6 or call (416) 961-1660 or toll free in Ontario 1-800-387-0058. Calling All Churchill Grads 25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS Thursday, October 10, 1991 Football Reunion Stag Da Vinci Centre - 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 1991 Cabaret Dance Churchill Gymnasium - 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 1992 Exhibition Alumni Basketball and Casino Night Churchill Gymnasium - 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Thursday, February 20, 1992 Family Fun At Churchill - Winter B.B.Q. and activities for the entire family - 5:00 p.m. to 9 pm Saturday, May 23, 1992 Mixed Golf Social Centennial Golf Course - 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Monday, June 1, 1992 Birthday Party at Churchill - 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 1992 Dinner Dance - Da Vinci Centre Symposium 6:30 p.m. FOR TICKET AND EVENT INFORMATION CONTACT SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL C. & VJ. AT 473-8100 Page 6 The 40th annual survey of university fundrai sing campaigns, released July 8, reveals that Canadian universities arc looking for $1.5 billion mainly from business, foundations, alumni and the general public. According to Claude Lajeunesse, president of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, 'The money raised through fundraising campaigns is crucial to the needs of the universities. Public funding is no longer sufficient. We cannot hope to be competitive in an ever-shrinking world without the highlyqualified and resourceful men and women needed for the task. If our universities arc to continue playing their part in contributing to Canada's future by both providing these qualified people and undertaking a high level of research, they have to ensure adequate financing from a variety of sources." As funding from transfer payments by the federal government to the provinces via Established Programs Financing shrinks, fund raising campaigns assume increasing significance for the mission of the university. Cross Campus Computer Network Lakeh ead University now has a Cross Campus Nelwork to connect computers and microcomputers in the Braun Building. Ryan Building, University Centre, Centemnial Building, Regional Educalion Centre. lhe Library and Bora Laskln Building. Several existing networks have been joined Inexpensively by stale-of-lhe-art technology lo form the new network. In lime. It will be expanded lo all olher university buildings. Once connected to lhe network. anyone can reach all network services from an office microcomputer at a transmission speed of 10 megabits (1,000,000 characters) per second. Current FREE services Include: - Access to infonnallon. such as the Library's catalogues, student records (including transcripts). financial records. Ii brary catalogues at o lher u niversl lles. externa 1 databases. experl/collcaguecomputerconferences/news. etc. - Fastelectronlcmail (messages. documents) to worldwide academic institutions. on campus colleagues, central storage for students to collecl, articles lo lhe AgorA, etc. - Use of olher compulers on any university campus (Including high speed connection lo VMS, Unix, CARIS and lhe Novell IBM/PC network at Lakehead). - Downloading free microcomputer software. - Back up oflocal (hard disk) data. - Submission ofdata (le. part-lime tlmecard hours can be sent through the network rather lhan by mailing a disk). Wllh a cross campus network, there Is also the opportunity for a new development. CWIS (campus wide Information system). CWIS allows departments or businesses to provide Information lhat Is of value lo the University community - calendars. events, sludenl acltvities, plane/bus timetables, lhephone book. weather forecasts. announcements. up to lhe minute infonnallon, handbooks. course/curriculum informallon. menus from local reslauranls, seminars and specia l lectures, career tnfonnalion. safety infonnallon, University policies/procedures. etc. AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - October 1991 �RESEARCH NEWS I . (\Jr :• MIGRAINE RESEARCJ{ OCTOBER 1991 ~--iD{) Deborah Anderson, a second-year Masters student in Clinical Psychology is currently addressing the question "How Migraine Sufferers Differ from Headache Sufferers" for her thesis research. The study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Bill Melnyk, Department of Psychology, Lakehead University, and Mr. Martyn Thomas, Director, Bio-behavioural Treatment and Research Unit, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto. Very few studies have focused on this area and those that have produced conflicting findings. Two studies comparing migraine sufferers and nonheadache controls found differences in performance on a number of tests assessing memory, attention and visual-motor skills. A more recent study found no differences in performance. Differences in personality were also noted, such as higher levels of anxiety and depression in migraine sufferers. The purpose of the current study is to determine if there is evidence to indicate long-term effects of migraines, or, whether the conflicting findings in the previous studies were related to other factors, such as differences in subject selection, type of test and administration used, fatigue or SCHOOL OF FORESTRY HOSTS ONTARIOJIANGSU SCHOLAR Lakehead University's School of Forestry is pleased to announce the arrival of Prof. Fuliang Cao, OntarioJiangsu Scholar from Nanjing University in China. Prof. Cao hopes that his stay at Lakehead University will allow him to master and understand the basic principles, methods, and analytic techniques regarding cross breeding and tree improvement. His interests mainly lie in resistance breeding and intensive culture of trees for industrial timber. Prof. Cao will be taking several advanced forestry courses and collaborating on a research project with Dr. Rob Farmer. His eleven month visit in Canada is supported jointly by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities' Ontario-Jiangsu Educational Exchange (OJEE) and Lakehead University. Currently, Dr. Robert Farmer and Dr. K.C. Yang are in Jiangsu, as reciprocal Ontario-Jiangsu Scholars. With OJEE support, this three-year pilot project will enhance existing linkages between Lakehead's School of Forestry and Nanjing University and perhaps create a few more. The deadline for submitting applications to this exchange is October 25, 1991. Faculty members and students from any discipline are eligible to apply. personality differences. Additionally, the study would like to determine if there are differences in performance on tasks which are left versus right brain hemisphereoriented, in comparison to the side in which the migraine headache usually appears. Community volunteers who suffer from migraine headaches as well as those who have never had a migraine, are being recruited for testing in both Thunder Bay and Toronto. Volunteers participate in a two- hour testing session which includes tests of memory, attention and motor skills, as well as a number of questionnaires assessing moods and feelings. Data collection for the study has just begun, so no preliminary findings are available as of yet. The study should be completed by the spring of 1992. Results of the study will be made available to anyone who participated. To volunteer call: 343-8476 or 623-7892. �CONTRACTS AWARDED Dr. Yves Prevost, School of Forestry was awarded a contract by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environmental Youth Corps Program. A Technical Assistant will be hired through EYCP to assist Dr. Prevost explore the dietary relationship of spruce budworm (SBW) with its host trees (balsam fir, white spruce, black spruce). Recent research has shown that host trees actively defend against SBW feeding by increasing levels of foliar indigestible fibre (cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin). Dr. Prevost aims to determine if there is a threshold fibre level above which SBW populations decline. Knowledge of natural tree defences will assist in developing alternative strategies to the chemical control of the spruce bud worm. Dr. Tony Thompson, Department of Psychology has been awarded a contract by the Ontario Ministry of Correctional Services to undertake an "Investigation of Native and Non-Native Young Offender Characteristics". This research investigation will provide baseline data on approximately 420 native and non-native offenders across northern Ontario. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES CANADA-UNITED STATES FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR PROGRAM The aim of the Fulbright Scholar Program is to enhance the study of Canada and the United States in all fields at universities in the two countries and to encourage and broaden research efforts in subjects pertaining to the relationship between Canada and the United States. Proposals are welcomed in a wide range of subject areas in Canadian Studies, American Studies, and in the study of the relationship between the two countries. Eligible applicants must be a Canadian citizen at the time of application. The following types of awards are available: 1) Faculty Applicants- LECTURING/RESEARCH, for those scholars who want to combine research with a lighter teaching load; LECTURING, for those who can teach undergraduate courses, graduate courses, or a combination of the two, and perhaps act as an advisor for thesis or dissertations; RESEARCH, for those who want to do research at an institution where the resources available are particularly relevant to the research project. 2) Graduate Student Applicants - DEGREE PROGRAM, for those who want to begin a doctoral program at a university in the host country; and RESEARCH awards, for those who want to spend an academic year of research at an institution in the host country, but who are enroled in a doctoral program at their home institution. All Fulbright grants are for a minimum of three months and a maximum of nine months. For faculty recipients, the Page2 award consists of a fixed sum grant of approximately $2700 per month (travel inclusive). The maximum amount of the grant for a full academic year is $25,000. For Graduate Students, the fixed sum grant is approximately $1667 per month (travel inclusive). The maximum amount of the grant for a full academic year is $15,000. The deadline for submitting applications is November 30, 1991. CANADIAN FITNESS AND LIFESTYLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Research Contributions Program The mission of the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute pertains to the well-being of Canadians. The Institute encourages investigations concerning physical activity, fitness, the inter-relationships between physical activity, fitness, lifestyle and health, and the use of this knowledge in the development of programs and services. Since the Research Contribution Program was initiated in early 1986, an average of $300,000 per year has been awarded to conduct fitness research. The studies are being carried out over a one to three year period and are addressing questions of interest to scientists in the biological and social sciences as well as to professionals in education, recreation, and public health. Applicants should be aware that funded studies do not normally exceed $25,000 per year. Applications for research awards may be submitted by any qualified researcher or group of researchers within Canada, provided the project does not constitute the doctoral or master's thesis of the principal investigator. Deadline: December 1, 1991. FORESTRY CANADA/NSERC Research Partnership Program The Forestry Canada/NSERC Research Partnership Program enters its third year in 1992-93. This program supports the federal government's objective of encouraging industry to participate in funding research. Forestry Canada and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) will each match industry's cash contributions under a Research Partnership agreement. This creates, in effect, a double matching fund that has the potential to triple the funds available to researchers. Grant support requested from Forestry Canada and from NSERC must not exceed the cash amount to be provided by industry. The maximum grant from Forestry Canada and NSERC is $50,000 per year each or a total project budget of $150,000 per year, when taking into account the contributions by the industrial partner. The main purpose of the program is to support graduate students and post-doctoral fellows working in disciplines and on projects consistent with the priority research needs of Canada's Forests. Forestry Canada's strategic science and technology priorities are focused on the following: 1) Forest Management Systems; 2) Forest Product Development; 3) Improved Pest Management Techniques; and 4) Atmospheric Change. Environmental impact studies related to forestry are becoming an increasingly important aspect of Forestry Canada's research priorities. Deadline: December 1, 1991. IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED University Research Grants (URG) The purpose of Imperial Oil's URG Program is to encourage research at Canadian universities in areas of interest to Imperial Oil Limited's petroleum, petrochemical and energy resource development businesses. These areas include the fields of engineering, environmental, earth, chemical, physical and computing sciences. The grants are also to encourage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- RESEARCH NEWS----- - - - - - -- October 1991 �research in the social sciences pertaining to relationships INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF between the above businesses and their employees, customARBORICULTURE ers and the commercial and social environment in which they Grants for Shade Tree Research and Educational Projects operate. The grants for specific research projects are made to Each year since 1975, the International Society of full-time faculty members, for support of research work Arboriculture has awarded grants to encourage scientific carried out by university students under their direction. and educational research on shade trees. Horticulturists, Individual grants will be awarded in units up to a maximum plant pathologists, entomologists, soil specialists and of $10,000 each and more than one unit may be awarded others are invited to submit brief outlines of proposed depending on the research budget, the availability of funds projects where a grant might help buy supplies or equipand the judged potential significance to Imperial Oil Limited. ment, hire technical or student help, or otherwise aid the Grants are made on a competitive basis. Last year, Imperial work. Although the size of grants for 1992-93 have not yet Oil granted 75 awards to 22 Canadian Universities for a tota1 been determined, in the past grants awarded were valued of $800,791. Deadline: December 1, 1991. at approximately $2,000 each. Grants are not expected to L.S.B. LEAKEY FOUNDATION GRANTS cover all research costs but to aid, stimulate and encourage The Foundation was formed to further research into scientific studies of shade trees. Most importantly, it is expected that the results of your research will help every hum3;11 origins, behaviour, and survi~al. Recent priorities arborist do daily tree-care work. A two-page proposal have included research about the ~nvrronm~nt, archaeology, must be submitted by December 1 1991. and human paleontology of the Miocene, Pliocene, and the ' ,__ Pleistocene; into the behaviour, morphology, and conserva- -..........:.... tion ?f the great apes and other o~d worl~ I?rimate species; and into the ecology and adaptations of livmg hunter'W gatherer peoples. Other areas of study related to human ~ evolution have be_en funded occasionally. T~e following \ @ ~ BE A BUSY BODY programs are available through the Foundation:. . . ~~ -. !/ Local Heroes know that when the need is there 1) General Research Grants ($3,000 -$5,000) - Pnonty 1s ,~ . . ' 1 given to the exploratory phase of promising new projects. ,::/ ~ " ' even the busiest people have time to help. Deadline for submitting a Letter of Intent: August 1, Novem- '- ~ ">',.,~ They know that volunteering is one of life's ber 1 February 1 ~-:::::;;//~ d' • 2) Feilowship fo;Great Ape Research and Conse,vation ~~ most rewar rng expenences. r~ ($40,000) - Deadline for Letter of Intent: May 1, 1992. ' : ~ ~ J, Be a L ocal Hero. - ·~ ~. 3) Fellowship for the Study of Foraging Peoples ($20,000) ~ A N 5 • • O r c· · Deadline for Letter of Intent: Ma Y 1 1992. •~ / ew . p,m ,ving : ~ A ruu on.11progr.1m to encour.a.ge giving and \'Olunt« nng. Ho~v, TO BE A LOCAL HERO 1 GRADUATE STUDIES AND SCHOLARSHIP NEWS Dr. Maurice Yeates, Executive ViceChair of the Ontario Cound1 on Graduate Studies, will be visiting Lakehead University on Thursday, 3 October 1991. Dr. Yeates will be meeting with various faculty groups who are currently involved with graduate developments and providing them with advice and consultation. According to recent figures communicated by the Registrar's Office, the present full-time graduate enrolment is 173, as compared to 167 last year. We are pleased to see several international graduate students from the countries of Indonesia, Ghana, Finland, China, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, Iran, Nigeria, and Poland. RECENTLY A WARDED CENTRE FOR NORTHERN STUDIES GRADUATE AWARDS 1991-92 Continuing Graduate Awards ($3,000) CARRENO, Ramon (Biology) (Supervisor: Dr. M. Lankester) FANG, Xilin (Forestry) October 1991 (Supervisor: Dr. G. Murchison) HACQUOIL, Andrew (History) (Supervisor: Dr. B. Muirhead) KNIGHT, Tom (Biology) (Supervisor: Dr. D. Morris) KONG, Xianhua (Forestry) (Supervisor: Prof. C. Benson) KOOPER, Ken (History) (Supervisor: Dr. P. Jasen) VESCIO, Shelley (Forestry) (Supervisor: Dr. Y. Prevost) WAIT, Murray (Geology) (Supervisor: Dr. B. Kronberg) 1991-92 Graduate Entrance Awards ($5,000) BAXTER, Tom (Biology) (Supervisor: Dr. J. Ryder) GRAHAM, Amanda (History) (Supervisor: Dr. W. Morrison) PURDON, Robert (Geology) (Supervisor: Dr. B. Kronberg) RUSAK, Jim (Biology) (Supervisor: Dr. D. Morris) WHITLAW, Heather (Biology) (Supervisor: Dr. M. Lankester) He Huang and his son enjoyed the graduate students family barbeque. Currently enrolled in the graduate mathematical science program, Mr. Huang previously completed his Masters in Physics at LU. - - - - - - - -- - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - Page3 �UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES NSERC Programs Conference Grants - November 1, 1991 Energy, Mines and Resources Canada/NSERC Research Program - November 1, 1991 Equipment Grants - November 1, 1991 Forestry Canada/NSERC Research Partnership Program December 1, 1991 Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15 Infrastructure Grants - November 1, 1991 International Fellowships - December 1, 1991 Operating Grants - First-time applicants - October 15, 1991 Operating Grants - Regular applicants - November 1, 1991 Research Partnerships Program - Open Scientific Publications - October 1 and April 15 Strategic Grants - May 1, 1992 Women's Faculty Awards - October 15, 1991 SSHRC Programs Aid to Occasional Scholarly Conferences in Canada - July 1, November 1, April I Bora Laskin National Fellowship - October 1, 1991 Doctoral Fellowships - N ovember 15, 1991 Jules and Gabrielle Leger Fellowship - October 1, 1991 Major Research Grants - October 15, 1991 Post-doctoral Fellowships - October 1, 1991 Standard Research Grants - November 1, 1991 Strategic Research Grants - November 1, 1991 Strategic Partnership Development Grants - November 1, January 15, April 15 Strategic Research Networks - November 1, 1991 Strategic Research Workshops - October 15, 1991 NSERC/SSHRC Master's Scholarships in Science PolicyDecember 1, 1991 SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE Ontario-Jiangsu Education Exchange - October 25, 1991 Ontario Mental Health Foundation; Fellowships (November 29, 1991), Projects Research Grants and Major Equipment (September 27, 1991) Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources; ORRRGP - November 15, 1991 Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines; Geoscience Research Grant - November 15, 1991 Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation; Recreation Research Grants- September 20, 1991 and December 31, 1991 Risk Research Institute - October 19, 199 I St. John's College, Cambridge, Benians Fellowship - November 1, 1991 University Research Incentive Fund - October 15, 1991 and January 31, 1991 World Wildlife Endangered Species Recovery Fund - January I , April 1, July 1, October 1 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Canada - United States Fulbright Scholar Program November 30, 1991 Government of Canada Awards - Deadlines vary by country Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarships February l, 1991 1992-93 Ontario Graduate Scholarship - October 25, 1991 1992-93 NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship Applications: November 15, 1991 1992 Rhodes Scholarships, Oxford University - November 15, 1991. Medical Research Council; Studentships - December 1, 1991 Ontario-Jiangsu Educational Exchange - October 25, 1991 Internal Research Grants SSHRC/NSERC Research Project Grants Program - October 10, 1991 SSHRC/NSERC Visiting Scholars Program - October 10, 1991 OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS Alzheimer Society of Canada - November 15, 1991 Association for Canadian Studies; Intercultural/ Interregional Exchange Program (September 15, 1991 and December 15, 1991); Canadian Studies Writing Program (November 15, 1991). Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan; Visiting and Research Fellowships -October 31, 1991 Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute - December 1, 1991 Canada - United States Fulbright Scholar Program - November 30, 1991 Canadian Lung Association - November 1, 1991 Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/ Bursaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. Environment Canada/NSERC; Great Lakes University Research Fund - October 4, 1991 Gennany/Canada Research Award - October 15, 1991 Going Global 92; Travel Grants - October 15, 1991 Imperial Oil Ltd., University Research Grants - December 1, 1991 International Society of Arboriculture - December 1, 1991 L.S.B. Leakey Foundation - November 1 and February 1 Page4 Don't get caught with your head in the bucket because you forgot a deadline - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - -- - - -- - - :;.:;i ..,,:,..,.,.,""2&1I;u~ October 1991 �People /Papers/Publications Special Projects/Awards Professor Patricia Vervoort, Department of Visual Arts, has published "Industrial Building in the West: The Dominion Government Elevators in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and Calgary" in the September 1991 issue of the Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada Bulletin, vol. 16, pp. 60-71. Dr. Said Easa, Professor of Civil Engineering, authored the following articles: "Maximizing Accuracy in Stadia Surveying" and Modified Prismoidal Method for Nonlinear Ground Profiles", both in the Journal of Surveying and Land Information Systems, Vol. 51, No. 3, 1991. Dr. Easa also presented a paper· entitled "Nonlinear Programming Applications in Construction" at the Fourth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, held in Tokyo, Japan, July 29-31, 1991. Dr. Easa attended the leadership Conference of the Urban Transportation Division, American Society of Civil Engineers, held in Minneapolis August 17 and 18, 1991. The purpose of the conference was to discuss future issues and to identify the goals to be pursued by the Division officers over the next several years. Topics discussed in workshops included education, research, technical activities, transportation policies, and publications. Dr. Stephen McBride, Department of Political Studies, is co-editor of a recently published book Regulating Labour: The State, Neo-Conservatism and Industrial Relations (Toronto: Garamond Press). Together with the other editors he contributed an introductory chapter (pp. 1-13) and is sole author of a chapter on "Authoritarianism Without Hegemony? The Politics of Industrial Relations in Britain" (pp. 118-48). Another article, '"The New Right's Political Economy: ldeology and Political Practice in Britain, Canada and the United States,"was published in the Journal of History and Politics, v. 8 (1990), pp. 175-98. Dr. Darlene Steven, Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Professor Rhonda Kirk-Gardener will present a paper titled, "Job Satisfaction and Stress of Nurses" at the Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses, Scientific Sessions to be held ~ in Calgary, October 1991 (refereed). The study was completed November ' A 1990 at the General Hospital of Port \ . . Arthur. Funding for this project was ' - - - - - - - - ~ received from SSHRC (Internal). " Dr. S.A. Naimpally, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, delivered the following papers: 1) "Metric and g-metric spaces via annihilators" at the Short Conference on Uniform Mathematics, Bern, Switzerland on August 14 -16, 1991. 2) "Characteristics of generalized metric spaces in terms of real valued functions" at the International Topology Symposium at Prague, Czechoslovakia on August 19 - 23, 1991. The above work which has appeared in Q and A in Gen. Top was done jointly with Dr. C.M. Pareek in Kuwait in 1988 -1990. Dr. Naimpally began a two-year appointment at Kuwait University on September 25, 1991 . October 1991 - - - - - -- - -- -- - -- Dr. K.N. Pathak, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, was a Visiting Professor in the Department of Physics, Lakehead University during the summer of 1991. During his visit he was involved in collaborative research with Dr. V.V. Paranjape. While at Lakehead, Dr. Pathak received the news that he was awarded the National Fellowship offered by the University Grants Commission of India. The honour is in recognition of research contributions, and is restricted to two or three faculty members per year in an all India competition. Dr. Pathak has recently returned to India. Dr. H.T. Saliba, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, has had a paper entitled "Transverse free vibration of simply supported right triangular thin plates: a highly accurate simplified solution" published in the refereed Journal of Sound and Vibration Vol. 139 (2) pp.289 - 297. He also presented two refereed conference papers. The first entitled "A modified Levy type solution for the free vibration analysis IE!~~ -=~ L ~ ~ of simply supported isosceles triangular plates" was presented at Queen's University in the 10th Symposium on Engineering Applications of Mechanics. The second, entitled II A simplified analytically exact solution to the free vibration problem of S.C.S. right triangular thin plates" was presented at the University of Toronto in the CSME mechanical Engineering Forum. The full papers were published in the refereed conference proceedings. The Accidental Tourist turned Coach Dr. Ian Newhouse, School of Physical Education, had a pleasant diversion while vacationing in Malaysia with his wife last August. The National Track and Field team invited him to conduct a clinic which he happily did. Discussions with sport administrators, coaches, athletes and academics from Malaysia revealed that the exchange of information is mutually beneficial and further exchanges would be welcome. The AgorA Apolo~izes People's Choice Award Winner Barbara Baird In the May issue of the AgorA the Lakehead University Juried Student Exhibition People's Choice Award Winner was incorrectly identified. Local artist Barbara Baird won the award for her piece "Barb's Grocery Store". We apologize for the error. AGORA Page 7 �A F°'~~! b!:':,::!!b~~~'~~"A''~~!~~!:,~!!~~~!;!~gI~, view about the job ofbeing a university president. Into the being _set up with some r~cord-breaking day_ ofapP_Omtments and second year of his second 5-year term, he acquiesced and func(1ons t~ attend: I qu!ckly_leamed_ that ,twas 1ust an average gave his husky consent: "September 9111 is good. Meet me day m the life of /h,s university president. by Katherine Shedden 7 am Where can he be? His maroon station wagon with the LU slickers is in the lot but he is definitely not with the Board of Directors of Ontario Hydro, the breakfast meeting I had just crashed. With a little more digging I discover that Dr. Bob, Gary Locker and another 8 people are having a private meeting. With a wry smile I sit down and begin my day of shadowing the "man at the top". The conversation (contents private at this point) is businesslike but friendly and long-term strategic planning is discussed with a most efficient Chair drawing comments from all attendees. There is a sense that when Bob Rosehart gives an opinion it's worthy of serious consideration. 8:30 am It was coming out of his first meeting that I started to understand that Bob Rosehart conducts a lot of business in the halls, parking lots and stairwells. He had a quick chat with Pat O'Brien, Thunder Bay Hydro, Pat Forest, City of Thunder Bay, and then announced that we should get to LU for his" morning ritual" . ~!e«u.l.~ii'm*~iiJ't&l:ia.iJtt1iiihlle.;1I* ~ .~ 1li~~MR:to~<~#~~!#.t~$l)s'~¥:'~ 8:40 am The morning ritual is to check in at the office with his secretary Linda Phillips (secretary, in fact, to all four presidents and Dr. Braun before them) and then "go down stairs and check the enrolment stats". A quick walk to the Registrar's Office reveals that today's totals arc not quite ready. He checks the day's appointments on his computer, glances at his mail, has a brief personal conversation with Linda, mutters he's catching)a cold, probably from so many dunkings at the Jaycette's fundraiscr in Westfort on Sunday ("next time John Russell can go"), returns two telephone calls and doesn't reach anyone. 8:55 am Linda comes back in and says the father of a student wants to meet with him. They agree on a time and he asks her to get the student's transcript. He continues with his mail, laughs out loud, jumps up and heads down the hall. Clue: follow this man. He gives a form to his new assistant Martha Gingerich and discusses the room change for the senate executive meeting. 9:00 am Catches someone in the office, consults his calendar, and his impressive memory goes to work as names and figures fall off his tongue. The conversation is quite long and obviously about fundraising strategies. Suddenly, without notice, he's out wandering the halls again. As I make my second mistake of the day by not following him, I deduce that a more dedicated journalist would ask his mother if he was hyperactive as a child. 9:15 am He's back and on the phone again. "What's new?" This side of the conversation is about Japan, Russian students, cheaps fares, an Esso station that sells ice-cream and evening courses. Dan Pakulak would be a good guess. 9:28 am Phones the Registrar and a litany of exclamations follows: "Holy", ''Today will be heavy'', "A price on your head", ''The starter works like a charm", ''That would be up 300!" 9:31 am We're in the Senate Chambers at the Senate executive meeting. He introduced Martha, who is charged Page 8 with all minutes, and quickly the 14 or so faculty, students and administrators are reporting from their committees with Rosehart making summaries and talking about space pressures and timetable changes, and students in the halls and a lack of chalk and "the inevitable chaos" for a few days. There was more exchange about the upcoming OCUA hearings, transfer programs, budget reductions, the undergraduate learning experiences, registration stats and promotional materials. The meeting is adjourned and he goes over to a sligh tly overwhelmed Martha and fills in a few of the blanks. 10:28 -11 am I discover where he went earlier in the morning: the Regional Education Centre. I shall always refer to the next scene as the Chalk Fiasco. When we look back on the presidential annals, some will roll their eyes upward and argue that Roschart got too involved in the day to day operations of l.akehead University and others will defend his actions as a true sign of his dedication to the small and big problems of being at the helm of a university. The record will always show, however, that on the first day of class in 1991, Dr. Bob Roschart had discovered a brand new building overflowing with students and no chalk! He spotted the problem at 9:23 am and was returning to the scene of the crime only to discover that the crime was still in progress. It is also true that witnesses now included Peter Kerr, Jim Podd, Gonzo, Jimmy, Ian Middleton, who just happened to be walking by, and an unidentified secretary. The next half-hour resembles a Hercule Poirot investigation: up the elevator, into the classrooms, search for chalk, down the elevators, up the stairs, into classrooms, over to Campus Development, back to the classroom a few conversations and finally a case of chalk. He never raised his voice but like a badger, he never let go. 11 am Back in his office for a meeting with The Honourable John Gogo, Minister of Advanced Education for Alberta, Deputy Minister Lynne Duncan and Assistant Dr. Bill Workman, about transfer programs between colleges and universities and challenges unique to smaller, isolated northern universities. Next is a tour of the campus including many of the engineering laboratories followed by lunch. 1:30 pm A meeting begins with members from various schools that offer transfer programs. 1:30 - 2:30 pm We part company while I check into my office and I later discovci: he had returned to the new building and chewed the fat with a tradesman about some alumimum problem, talked to the VP Administration about the specs, wandered in the halls a bit and saw the baby of one of his staff. 2:45 pm checked in with Linda about how the Ontario Work Study Program worked and how he really needed help with his "research files". He's at his desk going through the mound of maiJ and suddenly is out in the halls again. 2:46 pm The Dean and a Director arrive for their appointment about a potential problem with a student and parent. They discuss "attitude" and "the bottom line" and leave. 2:50 pm The SAlT and NAIT 5th year engineering students arrive for their meeting with the Alberta Ministers and Dr. Bob goes back to the Registrar's Office and bumps into Jim Smithers whom he invites upstairs to the meeting. 3:15 pm Back in the office and a great conversation is in full swing. Smithers gives his impromptu Mackenzie prescn- AGORA - -- - - - - - - - - - -- - October 1991 �tation and Syd Halter, a Board of Governors representative (and engineer) wrap up the meeting. He signs a few letters and then invites Mr. Halter for a tour of the new buildings. Enroute he has information exchanges with two Directors and goes back to the trades people about the earlier problem. He spots a student about to use the wheelchair ramp and asks her how it's been working. 4 pm Back in the office, rifles through Linda's papers, returns another call and looks ready to bolt again. 4:10 pm After another short call I seize the opportunity to ask him a few questions about his life outside the office. He quickly identifies camp as his only real retreat. Says he's a Blue Jays fan but doesn't watch much lV. Reads a cquplc of newspapers daily and the odd mag, skis in the winter and will only go fishing if the fish bite within 20 minutes. He's currently restoring a sports car which is a challenge he enjoys. Bob and Rita, his wife of 24 years, share their home with two dogs and two cats and their 15 year old daughter Karen, who is at least partly responsible for the growing menagerie. Two older sons arc away at university which was the signal for Rita to return to university and complete her degree. She's in the general Arts program and "enjoying it tremendously". Rita Roschart likes to stay in the background and "just go along with things". She agrees that her husband is completely dedicated to the University and his community organizations. "When we came to Thunder Bay 20 years ago we thought we would stay five years. Things just happened and now this is our home and we love it here." 4:20 pm He updates Fred Poulter on the aluminum situation. He announces that he's going home to shower and change and to meet him in one hour at the Valhalla Ballroom. I ask him how many receptions and dinners he usually goes to. "2 or 3 a week where I usually get to meet and talk to the same people who were at the previous function" he chuckles. Sharing a laugh with the Alberta Minister. 5:30 pm Miraculously we arrive together. Dr. Rosehart is a very well-known figure and his friendships and acquaintances arc wide and far reaching. At one time he sat on a great many Boards "but found it necessary to drastically reduce that commitment" . He travels out of town once a month as a member of the Premier's Council on Economic Recovery. Much of his work as the Chief Negotiator for Ontario with the Nishnawbe Aski First Nations is in town. He's an invited speaker once or twice a month and will be doing more travelling with the Share Our Nortltern Vision Campaign. He seems a little nostalgic that he won't teach a course in chemical engineering this year - the first time in 15 years. Back mingling at the Ontario Hydro Reception and laughing about staying away from high caloric hors d'oeuvres. As I return with my cauliflower, J think of the Newfoundland expression, ''There he was, gone." It's 7:14 pm. The next day Exercising his sometimes-style of brevity, his answer to what did you do the rest of the day was: "Went home, went grocery shopping with my wife to Safeway, helped my daughter with her science homework, watched five minutes of the Dallas Cowboys, five minutes of the Jays' game and went to bed." He probably dreamed about chalk. While on a tour he actually bumps into his wife who is talking with Peter Levis. October 1991 AGORA Page 9 �Mark the English Lecture Series on your Calendar The Department of English is again sponsoring its annual series of free public lectures. These onehour presentations, designed for a general audience interested in literature, will be held in the Ryan Building, Room 1022 and will begin at 7:30p.m. Monday, N ovember 25 Multiple Voices, Multiple Truths? An Exploration of Michael Ondaatje's in the Skin of the Lion Professor Joan Dolphin Monday, January 27 A View from the Roof: A Song from the Window Noreen Ivancic, Confederation College Wednesday, October 16 Sleeping with the Giants: Bringing Oassical Theatre To Northwestern Ontario Michael McLaughlin, Artistic Director, Magnus Theatre Monday, March 2 Thoreau's Water Music: Reflections on Cape Cod Dr. William Heath Monday, October 28 Turkish Delight: English Daily in Turkey- 1990 Dr. George Merrill For further infonnation about the series, please contact Kim Fedderson at 343-8292. She's Back! The hjghly acclaimed musical, RN (Real Nurse) returns from a successful tour of southern Ontario to Thunder Bay with an updated version. Don't miss the one-night-only performance on Thursday, October 24 at 8 pm in the Bora Laskin Auditorium. Tickets are $6 RNAO & students and $8 for others. ~. , I#~-:A,tJ],'~,,o ~ ·t- ~) 1 ~ Ontario colleges and universities hold hearings in Thunder Bay Lakehead University and Confederation College hosted the OCUA hearings entitled "Permeable Boundaries, the CA AT-University interface" on September 20, 1991. Above, Dr. George Segal, President of the Council of Ontario Universities, and Dr. John Whjtfield, Vice-President (Academic) share a story between sessions. In anticipation of the final report by the Commjssion of Inquiry on University Education, senior administrators from many universities and colleges across Ontario met in Thunder Bay to discuss existing and proposed changes at colleges and universities which give students more mobility and greater options. From the presentations, it was clear that administrators recognize the changing makeup of the student population, the importance of transfer programs, recognition of each other's courses and the increased need for joint university-college programs. Of great interest to all members of post-secondary institutions is the release of the Smith Report in October and an upcoming feature in MacLeans magazine. ff;~ ¢·'"''✓-, aw• .;;::~'.';:•~ ~s?~ -0Jrtt., •M t:t==::=::.-eo"'" • "' Enter your Group of Seven runners, classmates, co-workers (or somewhat mobile human beings) for the 3rd Annual Group of Seven Relay. Each team will cover a 10.7 km route in and around Lakehead Campus with individual segn1ents ranging from 0.7 to 2.7 km. Prizes will be awarded the Magnificent Seven who arc first to cross the line in the following categories: ,.Open male ,. Open female ,. Co-ed (2 or more runners must be women) ,. Masters (combined ages must be over 277) ,. High School ,. Corporate - The first 7 teams to register will receive free "Polo" shirts or T-shirts • -1st place team in Open Women receives "Gucci" watches while 1st Place Open Men receives "Rolex" watches - The group with the most teams entered will take home the Intramural Participation Trophy -The team with the best uniforms will win the fashion statement award - Free lunch with Seven-up and additional draw prizes at the awards ceremony For further information call: [ntramural Office 343-8808 Page 10 - - - - - - - -- - -- - - - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - October 1991 �Last Writes Letterbag by Katherine Shedden Thanks for your help Dear Mr. Kerr: Our family was very impressed by your cooperation when we arrived at Lakehead University on August 30, and had a problem with moving our daughter into residence. . You immediately took it upon yourself to help us out with our dilemma, and we were able to move Karla's possessions into residence. We would like to thank you and all of the administration members that we met on that Friday. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Karla has called and she loves the new residences and has said too, that the staff is very friendly and helpful. Good luck in the new school year, and thank you again. Irene and Gene Woodsit Greetings from Singapore · It's everything you said it was, but not quite as cheap as you remember. What a place. We are really enjoying ourselves. There is a desperate demand for ESL teachers. Seems the whole world wants to learn English or Japanese - of which I speak neither, according to a cabbie this week. He admired our good English - explained that was our native language and said "No, you speak Canadian". Informed us that USA speaks American, evidenced by Nite and Center and no one was changing his mind! Cheers! Bev (Stefureak) who is on a 1-year travel leave And from Siberia Greetings from the Palace of Trade Unions in Irkutsk. Lake Baikal is beyond my wildest expectations. Siberia is so beautiful, not at all what you think it's like. Also hot and sunny. Scan Isaac (LU student and member of the Superior-Baikal kayak cxchan_gc) Thanks Alumni Dear Frances, l would appreciate it very much if you could express my sincere thanks to the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association for the equipment for two new library listening posts which are now up and running for the fall term. Thanks to that generous assistance, the listening library is a particularly well-equipped part of our facility; students have access to topdrawer recording and playback equipment, and we are able to · avoid the long line-ups for equipment which are a feature of so many university music libraries. Dr. Glen Carruthers Chairman, Department of Music (Photo below shows a few music students in front of the "on budget, on schedule" Music and Visual Arts Building which is scheduled for spring occupancy by faculty and students.) • :-- I ·,., October 1991 , lk-i:::i::=iu Incessantly, persistently, relentlessly, the information/media age bombards us with pictures and data from groups and organizations across the country, across the world; environmentalists, political lobbyists, bureaucrats, politicians, war correspondents, cultural groups, protesters, combatants, newscasters, refugees, disc jockeys and veejays. That's the opening paragraph of a news.release about the return of Distant Voices, a Canadian television series which promises an alternative - "a soft and quiet voice; a voice of storytellers, of hunters and trappers, of swimmers and biologists, of social activists and teachers and entrepreneurs, the voice of distant Canadians, the people of the North". As a fed up and then put up or shut up member of the disenchanted-with-television group, I went so far as to remove the television set from my house for one year. Perhaps it was the incessant, persistant, relentless and often mindless smorgasbord on my screen - and I didn't even have cable or a satellite dish! Sure, there were some good programs but the will to carefully select seemed to have turned to pablum. When a fancy television was presented as a family gift, the deal we worked out gave the set to the kids but the remote to me. And so, it was during the early days of careful monitoring of quality and quantity t~at I fell in love with TVOntario. I loved the lack of commercials, the mouldy oldies on Fridays, the magnificent n~~re, ~usic and history shows and those somewhat erotic hims m romantic foreign languages. What is especially endearing about the upcoming segments is the strong tie to Lakehead University and people we know and respect. T~e show is hosted by Sist:r Eva Solomon who gives the scnes strength and compassion. LU alumna and historian Elinor Barr is the associate producer. The fall series is listed below with a reminder not to miss upcoming interviews with Robert Paterson, Heather Anderson and Bruce Hyer. DISTANT VOICES airs Thursdays at 7:30 pm on TVOntario. October 3 - Ari Lahdekorpi, Finnish-Canadian jazz guitarist October 10 - Robert Paterson, the family business and tradition October 17 - Steve Gresham, full-time trapper tries to make a living October 24 - Claire Trahan, North Bay crusader for the handicapped October 31 - Jim Tester, labour leader and retired miner November 7 -Tami Saj, Thunder Bay Olympic athlete with spina bifida November 14 - Steve Mantis, log house builder and spokesperson for the Injured Workers Support Group November 21 - Kelly Roy, lawyer from Manitoulin Island and advocate of a non-adversarial justice system November 28 - Art Solomon, Ojibway spiritual leader and cider who has worked extensively with native inmates December 5 - Heather Anderson, Lakehead University staff, shares her experiences getting established as a business entrepreneur (computerized mapping) and the obstacles encountered as a disabled person. Left to right: Rob Hole, Owen Duncliffe, Kellie, Hotson, Glen Carruthers, Ron Scott, Matt Klassen, Paul Acree AGORA Page 11 �Campus Calendar To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Office at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002. Deadline for the November Agora is October 21, 1991. The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce presents CBC's Patrick Watson Chamber Fall Meeting Thursday, October 17, 1991 Stel Red Oak Inn Reception: 5:00 pm Dinner: 6:00 pm Ticket Prices: Members - $35.00 Non-Members - $40.00 Special Student Rate - $25.00 Register before October 11, 1991 at 622-9642 Thunder Bay Art Gallery September 6 - October 13 Allen Smutylo: Works on Paper Organized by the Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery September 6 - October 6 Judy Martin Regional Artists Series September 13 - October 13 Christopher Columbus: The Genoese Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy October 1 - November 3 4 Hours and 38 Minutes: Videotapes by Steel and Tomczak Art Gallery of Ontario October 18 - November 17 Recent Acquisitions TBAG October 11-November 10 Barbara Hepworth: Sculpture and Works on Paper Art Gallery of Ontario October 11-November 6 and N ov. 21December 15 Benjamin Chee Chee TBAG Sunday, 6 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Speaker: Takashi lida, Director, Space Division, Communication Research Laboratory, Japan Topic: Space Communication Development in Japan School of Nursing Room 1015 - 7:00 pm Monday, 7 to Friday , 11 INTERNATIONAL CRAFf SALE Concourse Confederation College 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday, 7 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Speaker: Katherine Dunbabin, Professor of Classical Art and Archaeology, McMaster University Topic: The Evil Eye in Antiquity: Amulets, Symbols, Methods of Protection Senate Chambers - 8:00 pm Wednesday, 16 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Speaker: Michael McLaughlin, Artistic Director, Magnus Theatre Topic: Sleeping with the Giants: Bringing Classical Theatre to Northwestern Ontario Ryan Building, Rm 1022 - 7:30 p.m. Cornwall Concert Series 1991/92 All Concerts are held in the Recital Hall, 210 S. Algoma St. and are on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Tickets are available at the door. October 8/91 Krista Buckland, violin (winner of the 1991 Eckhardt-Gramatte Competition); Lydia Wong, piano $5.00 October 22/91 Doris Dungan, flute; Sean Mundy, guitar; Heather Morrison, piano Free November 5/91 Mary Whicher, soprano; Marcella Smithers, piano. Free Thursday, 17 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Speaker: Dr. Larry Black Director, Centre for Canadian-Soviet Studies Carleton University Topic: The Soviet Union Today: The Danger of Inter-Ethnic Conflict Lecture Theatre (UC--0050) - 8:00 pm Tuesday, 22 Senate Meeting - 9:30 a.m. Monday, 28 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Speaker: Dr. George Merrill Topic: Turkish Delight: The English Daily in Turkey-1990 Ryan Building, Rm 1022 - 7:30 p.m. AT THE FIELDHOUSE October 11/12 Pizza Hut High School Girls Basketball Tournament October19 John Zanatta Alumni Basketball - Women 6:00 pm, Men 8:00 pm October 25-27 Pizza Hut Women's Basketball Tournament, Men's Basketball vs. Laurentian Agorl\ The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except August), and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.8 No.9 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains updates from around campus, a message from the President, and a day in the life of 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 1991-09 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Perspective Student Centre