86 10 13233 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/78b25833238ddccd9e26e5590e592936.pdf a23fb9342716c3a54ca44907aee21485 PDF Text Text Inside: Have we done it again? Enrolment stats ........................ 2 & 3 "She Stoops To Conquer'' ....... 4 Research News ................ Blue Pages A Day in the Ufe of a University President ........... _. 8 & 9 Announcing ... He could be heralding the arrival of fall or simply serenading the workers or students passing by, but in fact, the top moody sillouette was captured during a promotional shoot on the second floor of the steel skeleton which will become the home of the Music and Visual Arts departments. 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 syste~ f~ction_ 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 does 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-together will be tried this year. Look for your invitation in the mail shortly. It should be a fun event. Ontario Public Sector Restraint On Friday the 13th (~pt':mbe: ~3), the Presidents of Ontano universities 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 £~seal state of the Ontario Government. It 1s . clear that, after taking much h~at on this year's deficit, the government is determined to meet the $9.7 billion deficit figure and selective cuts to.the current year's provincial budget will be anPage 2 nmmced 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 co~ective bargaining process work but did not rule out any options. As well, i~ is clear that, in the coming mon~s, th~ issue of increasing tuition fees will again ~ the subject of public policy debate. This will not be a popular or desirable 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 are 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 cannot escape the impact of the current Ontario and Canadian economic realities. The N.D.P. Government is asking all sectors for co-operation and, over_ the ne~t few weeks, will meet with various umon 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 e~rolments 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 Armstrong 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 Lake 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 call 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. Still 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. It 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 mem~ers of the {!niversity 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 does a particular person smoke? What factors in the immediate environment mainta~ 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 Institute's comprehensive examination was 82%, placing him third highest overall in Canada. Professor Christy is the fh:st 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-member Board calling them"prominent individuals in the humanities and sciences who have experience in Canada's polar regions." The Canadian Polar Commission is mandated to promote the development and dissemination of knowledge 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 President's Advisory Committee on Northern Studies. October 1991 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA �NEW ON THE SHELVES WHAT'S HAPPENING 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. 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 Newspapers 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 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 consultants. Volume I PROGR~SS IN RURAl POllCY AND PlANNING . . - '. . .I . _, ~ ' . \ :. . . Ed i I • d b y . • •• . , •. ~ Andrew W, Gilg SHEl-);. STOOPS_ Health Sciences Resource Centre Opens rol~ OONQUER. 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 Page4 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 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. 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 ~ - - ~ . . . . . . ; ; ~ = = ~ 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. OUR NORTHERN VISION October 1991 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA PagelS �Canadian Universities Undertake Large-scale Fundraising Campaigns ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL LITERATURE PROGRAM EXPANDED 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 $300,000 to $470,000 for four adjudication periods. Deadlines are: October 1, 1991, January 1, April 1 and July 1, 1992. Professional writers can apply for up to $20,000 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, refer~nc~ . materials, calendars and cookbooks are among the ineligible projects. Literature officer Lorraine Filyer stressed that the program will continue to maintain its high standards of excellence. "Juries 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 are employed full time are ineligible, unless they are planning to take unpaid leave for the duration of the funding period. Poetry award applicants must submi~ 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 information and application fonns, please contact OAC's Literature Office at 151 Bloor St. W. 5th floor, Toronto, MSS 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,November23,1991 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. The 40th annual survey of university fundraising campaigns, released July 8, reveals that Canadian universities are looking for $1.5 billion mainly from business, foundations, alumni and the general public. According to Oaude 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 are 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, fundraising campaigns assume increasing significance for the mission of the university. Cross Campus Computer Network Lakehead University now has a Cross Campus Network to connect computers and microcomputers in the Braun Building, Ryan Building. University Centre, Centemnial Building, Regional Education Centre, the Library and Bora Laskin Building. Several existing networks have been joined inexpensively by state-of-the-art technology to form the new network. In time, it Will be expanded to all other university buildings. Once connected to the 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 information, such as the Library's catalogues, student records (including transcripts). financial records, library catalogues at other universities, external databases. expert/colleague computer conferences /news. etc. - Fast electronic mail (messages, documents) to worldWide academic institutions, on campus colleagues, central storage for students to collect, articles to the AgorA. etc. - Use of other computers on any university campus (including high speed connection to VMS, Unix, CARIS and the Novell IBM/PC network at Lakehead). - Downloading free microcomputer software. - Back up of local (hard disk) data. - Submission of data (ie. part-time timecard hours can be sent through the network rather than by mailing a disk). With 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 that is of value to the University community - calendars, events, student acitvlties, plane/bus timetables, the phone book, weather forecasts, announcements, up to the minute information, handbooks, course/ curriculum infonnation, menus from local restaurants, seminars and special lectures. career information, safety infonnation. University policies/procedures, etc. FOR TICKET AND EVENT INFORMATION CONTACT SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL C. & V.I. AT473-8100 Pages AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - October 1991 �RESEARCH NEWS OCTOBER 1991 MIGRAINE RESEARCH ~p-0personality differeru:es. Addition- Deborah Anderson, a second-year Masters student in Oinical 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, Di.rector, 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 fmdings in the previous studies were related to other factors, such as differences in subject selection, type of test and administration used, fatigue or ally, 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 c:all: 343-8476 or 623-7892. SCHOOL OF FORESTRY HOSTS ONTARJOJIA.NGSU 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. ~ob 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. I<.C. Yang are in Jiangsu, as reciprocal Ontario-Jiangsu Scholars. With OJEE support, this three-year pilot project will enhance existing linkages between 1.akehead'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. �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 budworm. 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 N E W S - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 total 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 human origins, behaviour, and survival. Recent priorities expected that th e results of your research will help every . . arborist do daily tree-care work. A two-page proposal have included research about the ~vll'onm~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~ ~rimate species; and into the ecology and adaptations of living huntergatherer peoples. Other areas of study related to human ~ evolution have be_en funded occasionally. ~e following @~::::---,,; programs are available through the Foundation: . . . ~-~ Local Heroes know that when the need is there 1) General Research Grants ($3,000 -$5,000) - Prionty 1s ,,, ~ . . h1 ' given to the exploratory phase of promising new projects. • ~....- ~ -" _ even the busiest people have time to e p. Deadline for submitting a Letter of Intent: August 1, Novem- ~ ~ They know that volunteering is one of life's ber 1, February 1. , ~ ~ t d• •ences ,_ · ~. ---. 2) Fellowship for Great Ape Research and Cons,rvaticm ~ mos rewar mg expen • ($40,000)- Deadline for Letter of Intent: May 1, 1992. - / ~ ~ }, Be a Local Hero. ,, ~ 3) Fell?wship for the Study of Foraging Peoples ($20,000) ~.1 A New Spirit of Giving Deadline for Letter of In tent: Ma Y1, 1992. ~ A national program to encourage g,v,ng and volunteenng. • HOW TO BE A IJOCAL HERO BE A BUSY BODY a• ==§?; GRADUATE STUDIES AND SCHOLARSHIP NEWS Dr. Maurice Yeates, Executive ViceChair of the Ontario Council 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, Fmland, China, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, Iran, Nigeria, and Poland. RECENTLY AWARDED 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) WATI, 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 N E W S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 Publicaticms - 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 1 Bora Laskin National Fellowship - October 1, 1991 Doctoral Fellowships-November 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 Policy December 1, 1991 SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE Internal Research Grants SSHRC/NSERC Research Project Grants Program - October 10, 1991 SSHRC/NSERC Visiting Scholars Program - October 10, 1991 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, 1991 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 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 GRADUATE SCHOLARSlilP 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 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 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 Germany/Canada Research Award - October 15, 1991 Going Global 92; Travel Grants - October 15, 1991 Imperial Oil Ltd., University Research Grants - December l, 1991 International Society of Arboriculture - December 1, 1991 L.S.B. Leakey Foundation - November 1 and February I Page4 Don't get c.aught with your head in the bucket b~use you forgot a deadline - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RESEARCH N E W S - - - - - - - - - - - October 1991 �People/Papers/Publications Special Projects/Awards ~.f'==~ 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: Ideology 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 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. 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. 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 Ga0.I I of simply supported isosceles triangular plates" was presented at Queen's University in the 10th Symposium on Engineering Applications of Mechanics. The second, entitled "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 Ap_ologi,zes 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. October 1991 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA Page7 �A F~~~:!:1ho~!~b!:1!!~~~A••=~~~-~=~!~glwas view about the Job of being a university president. Into the being _set up with some r~a,rd-breaking d~ of aPP!'mtments and sea,nd year of his second 5-year term, he acquiesced and functions to attend. I quickly learned that it was 1ust an average gave his husky consent: "September 9th is good. Meet me day in the life of this university president. by Katherine Shedden 7 am Where can he be? His maroon station wagon with the LU stickers 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". 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 are 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 catchinlfa cold, probably from so many dunkings at the Jaycette's fundraiser 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. Oue: 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 up300!" 9:31 am We're in the Senate Chambers at the Senate executive meeting. He introduced Martha, who is charged Pages 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 slightly 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 Rosehart got too involved in the day to day operations of Lakehead 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 Rosehart 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 discover 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 mail 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 SAIT 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 presen- 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 Llnda'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 TV. Reads a couple 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 are 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 Rosehart 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. 1 1:11111::1: 1:1111:1:1111111:1'1:111111111111:1:1:11111111:11111:1:111:111:1:1:1: :1: :1:1:1: 1 : 111:1111:1 11~11:1 111~1 Sharing a laugh with the Alberta Minister. :lilil li:11:: : 11:11:1:111:11:1~ 5:30 pm Miraculously we arrive together. Dr. Rosehart is a very well-known figure and his friendships and acquaintances are 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 Northern 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 calorie hors d'oeuvres. As I return with my cauliflower, I think of the Newfoundland expression, ''Tiiere 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. October1991 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA Page9 �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, November 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 information about the series, please contact Kim Fedderson at 343-8292. Ontario colleges and universities hold hearings in Thunder Bay Lakehead University and Confederation College hosted the OCUA hearings entitled "Permeable Boundaries, the CAAT-University interface" on September 20, 1991. Above, Dr. George Segal, President of the Council of Ontario Universities, and Dr. John Whitfield, Vice-President (Academic) share a story between sessions. In anticipation of the final report by the Commission 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. 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 segments ranging from 0.7 to 2.7 km. Prizes will be awarded the Magnificent Seven who are 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: Intramural Office 343-8808 Page 10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A G O R A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 Umons m 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. Sean Isaac (LU student and member of the Superior-Baikal kayak exchange) Thanks Alumni Dear Frances, I 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.) =--- October 1991 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 that I fell in love with TVOntario. I loved the lack of commercials, the mouldy oldies on Fridays, the magnificent nature, music and history shows and those somewhat erotic films in romantic foreign languages. What is especially endearing about the upcoming segments is the strong tie to Lakehead University and people we know and respect. ~e show is hosted by Sist~r Eva Solomon who gives the senes 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-Gmadian 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 elder 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 Ca"uthers, 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 CDC's Patrick Watson Chamber Fall Meeting Thursday,October17,1991 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 b) 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 Nov. 21December 15 Benjamin Chee Chee TBAG Monday, 7 to Friday, 11 INTERNATIONAL CRAFT SALE Concourse Confederation College 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday, 7 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Speaker: Katherine Dunbabin, Professor of Oassical 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. 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 Cornwall Concert Series 199V92 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 ---~- ~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. Director of External Relations: John Russell, Editor: Katherine Shedden Assistant: Denise Bruley Calendar: Lynn Spenceley Photography: Peter Puna Graphics: B. 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Blue Pages Gotcha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Lakehead ·~., , * Universit:Y- _Ag()rl\ THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL. 9. NO.l JANUARY 1992 The Christmas party is a well-attended (and fun) annual event as the photographs show. (left) Jerry Hashigushi convinces wife Edie to sit out the next (right) May I have this dance for the L'Andreacchi ~st of my life? Lucy and Tony celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary by dancing the night away. (below) Double Delight! Jackie Johnston has no trouble cham1ing two men. The one with the carefree tie is reported to be her husband Pete and the other is Ray Carter. Joe Gosselin looks the next dan (right) All dressed up and nobody to dance with?... From left to right, Bill Keeler, Mike Turek and Andy McFall wearing their b~st smiles. �Report From the President Dr. Bob Rose hart Share Our Northern Vision Kick Off The new 19.2 million, five-year, Share Our Northern Vision Campaign is officially off and running. The national kick-off was launched by Honorary National Chair, Bill James, in the corporate board rooms of the Royal Bank of Canada in Toronto on November 28, 1991. The event was attended by many senior members of the Canadian corporate sector. Incidentally, the Royal Bank was our first major corporate donor at $100,000. The regional kick-off was held on campus on December 2, 1991 and was attended by about 150 supporters. At both events, Sandy Lake artist, Roy Kakegamic, unveiled a special commissioned art work entitled "Share Our Northern Vision". (See page 4) John Russell informs me that, at present, the campaign has $6.3 million of the $19.2 million objective either in the bank or pledged. The faculty and staff contribution is about $200,000 to date - good start to a major project which will provide Lakehead University with the needed capital funding to allow us to develop the needed facilities for the year 2000. Academic Planning Process After many months of committee and sub-committee work, the Academic Planning process will openly surface this month with an "issues" paper. This paper will be used by the Senate Academic Committee to allow focused input on those areas where significant recommendations will most likely emulate from the planning process which, incidently, is scheduled to be completed by mid-year. Tragedy Strikes LU Family On behalf of the entire LU community, our condolences go out to the K.C. Yang family of the School of Forestry. Grant Yang, their son and gifted student, died in a tragic restaurant fire in Taiwan just before Christmas. Grants and Budget Update Lots of newspaper articles and speculation but nothing definitive has come forward from the Ontario government. The next "expected" announcement date is near the end of January. The Ontario government is in a very difficult position. Even in spite of recent federal transfer growth reductions, their commitment to social programs, education and universal health care access is well entrenched; however, the recession has and continues to hit Ontario hard. Under emotional, psychological and political pressure to restrain from further deficit financing, the options are limited: either cut back on programs or raise taxes. While reluctant to do the latter, it may be in the end the only reasonable option. I see little indication that even in the tough times, that Ontario residents are willing to suffer either deterioration of quality or access restrictions to education and health care programs. "Let's all do the fundraising conga!11 William (Wild Bill) James, the CEO of Dennison Mines Limited and honorary Chair of the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign has a unique ability to make a great speech while dancing as demonstrated al the Thunder Bay campaign launch. Page 2 - - - -- - -- - - -- -- -- - AGORA Over the years, I have observed that when the time comes for difficult decisions to be made by governments, the predictable response is often one of delay and references to "accountabilit") and restructuring", as if by some magical means funding could be found from within the system itself. 1n the college and university sectors this a cruel joke as enrolments are at record high levels and tuition fees are fixed by government. By next month's column, we should know! Changes Mayor David Hamilton is the new City of Thunder Bay representative for the Board of Governors of Lakehead University. I am personally pleased to see the Mayor sit on the Board as I feel that post-secondary education offers future growth potential for the city and a supportive and pro-active environment at City Hall can sure help. John Valley has resigned from the Board of Governors recently in light of his new career position. John has left Boise Cascade where he was a senior Vice-President to become as Assistant Deputy Minister at the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources in charge of the Forest Industry Renewal Project. Professional Studies TI,e process continues and over thr , next two months, the committee will t-.J seeking input and reviewing various organizational alternatives for the Faculty of Professional Studies. If a consensus evolves that is realistic from both academic and fiscal perspectives, it will be considered by the "governance" committee of the Academic Planning process. Christmas Party By all accounts, I missed a great party. 1n total, over 800 members and friends of Lakehead University celebrated the festive season at the DaVinci Centre on Thursday, December 19. This ev~nt has obviously hit the big time as the place to be as "four" very carefully and almost perfectly forged red tickets showed up! A Special Thanks I would like to express, on behalf of Lakehead University, a special note of thanks for the personal service and commitment given to the University by the 1991 retirees and 20-year pin recipients. (See page 6) The Year Ahead The year 1992 will be a challenge t~ I feel that the LU community, working-' together, will be up to the task. We have a fine institution that continues to strive to improve through your efforts. January 1992 �Around Campus Call For University Fellow Nominations The Fellow of Lakehead University r ard is presented annually at ~ nvocation in recognition of those persons who have contributed to the growth, development, welfare and well-being of Northwestern Ontario and/or Lakehead University. Nomination forms are available from Mrs. Martha Gingerich, Secretary to the Board of Governors, Room UC 2007 or by calling 343-8614. Nominations are reviewed by the Board of Governors and must be received by January 24, 1992. University Student Scores Perfect - Twice! He considers himself an average 19year old guy who loves sports, especially tennis, squash, hockey, basketball, baseball and golf. Born and raised in Thum.lr~r Bay, Geoff Hill attended Hammarskjold High School where he was graduation chairman, yearbook staff, member of student council, the math club and charity organizer. But Geoff Hill is anything but an "average" student. He maintained an A plus average in high school, won the prestigious Presidential Scholarship rth S10,000 and went on to do .,ething never before accomplished at Lakehead University. According to the Chairn,an of the Department of Chemistry, Dr. Alan Hughes, "in my 24-year teaching career it's never been accomplished. It's a remarkable achievement especially in a natural science." What did the first year student do? He earned 100% in his university chemistry course - and then did it again in physics! (Geoff was also taking mathematics, psychology, plant biology and fuel sciences in his first year.) Geoff argues that he doesn't study as much c'IS he should and doesn't really know how he docs it. "It just comes to me," he says with a big grin. "I think 1 drive the professors crazy with my questions, but l don't believe that you can just memorize the material, you have to understand it. You have to look at the big picture." Admitting that he's driven to do his best, Geoff is not certain about the future. "Chemistry for sure, but I'm not certain what area. I like everything." r Honoraries return to Thunder Bay - and go into space! Two of LU's honorary degree recipients will return to Thunder Bay to perform on their respective stages and one will be aboard the space shuttle Discovery this month. John Kim Bell The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra's opening concert of the new year will bring conductor John Kim Bell to Thunder Bay. Acclaimed as _ Canada's only native conductor, thirty-seven year old Kim Bell has taken the music world by storm, performing with such luminaries as Lauren Bacall, Carole Lawrence, Natali ta Makarova, Vincent Price, Juliet Prowse and the Toronto Symphony. TI,e concert, "From Bernstein to Bell" features the TBSO under the baton of Kim Bell with guitarist Don Ross. This Seagram Pops event takes plclce on Saturday, January 18 at 8:00 pm at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. Arthur Black "Just call me Doctor" Arthur ,! . , Black is on stage anywhere and will be celebrating his new book 11 Arthur, Arthur" with public book signings and two special events on campus. Black's third book was released in 1991 by Stoddard Publishing Co. and contains 233 pages of wit and comedy from the master storyteller and host of CBC's Basic Black. The University Bookstore will host a "stageside chat" at the OutPost on Monday, February 10 from noon until and 1 pm. Later there will be a "Black Tea or Coffee Party'' in the Faculty Lounge from 2 until 3 pm. All faculty and staff arc invited. Roberta Bondar Dr. Roberta Bondar, who received an honorary degree in 1991, will be on the space shuttle Discovery on its 14th flight, scheduled for liftoff January 22 from Cape Can averal, Fla .. Bondar, a neurologist, is preparing to become ~1h January 1992 - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - AGORA lui Canada's second astronaut and first woman in space. She has been in intensive training for three years to conduct a series of experiments in the new Spacelab inside the shuttle's cargo bay. The mission is scheduled to do dozens of experiments into the effects of near weightlessness on the human body, various life forms and fundamental materials. Bondar was chosen Canadian payload specialist for this mission in early 1990. Bondar has two LU crests with her personal space kit and has promised to return to the campus and share her space adventures. Duinker Named To Forest Policy Panel Dr. Peter Duinker, Chair of Forest Management and Policy at Lakehead University, has been appointed Chair of a provincial Forest Policy Panel . The four member panel was appointed by the Minister of Natural Resources and will develop and recommend a comprehensive forest policy framework by the end of 1992. Duinker is a forest ecologist who has studied the ecological, social and economic consequences of forest decline as well as conflict-prevention and resolution mechanisms in forest-resource management in Ontario. He has also assisted in planning and facilitating a Native Forestry Workshop and sits on many professional associations and committees and is well published in many aspects of forest resource management. Margaret Wanlin of Thunder Bay will Continued page 9 Page3 �"A Northern Vision" WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY! LIBRARY NEWS What does it mean to be Canadian? How does Quebec fit into the federation? What sort of sell-government should be negotiated for aboriginal groups? These are a few of the questions both Canadians and the federal government have been asking since the collapse of the Meech Lake Accord. In our COOOC Room, which houses Government Publications, you will find federal and provincial documents relating to the current debate on Canada's economic and constitutional future. Federal reports include: . The Citizen's Forum On Canada's Future: Report to the People and Government of Canada (Spicer Commission) (CAI Z3 91C32) . Shaping Canada's Future Together: Proposals (CAI PV 91S31) . Canadian Federalism and Economic Union: Partnership for Prosperity (CAI PV 91C12) . Aboriginal Peoples, Self-Government and Constitutional Reform (CA 1 PV 91 A16) . The History of Canada's Constitutional Development (CA1 PV 91 H31) . Shared Values: The Canadian Identity (CA 1 PV 91S38) . Canada at the Crosswords: The Reality Of a New Competitive Environment (by Michael Porter) (CAI IST 91C11) Provincial reports include: . Belanger-Campeau Report (Quebec) CA1PQ 90P51) . Manitoba Constitutional Task Force Report (CA2MA OP 800 90C57) . Select Committee on Ontario in Confederation (CA2ON XC2 91051) The COOOC Room is located on the main floor of the library. For further information contact the information desk at 343-8302 or the government documents librarian at 3438147. "It is like a symphony in the forest when you hear a loon frolicking in the nearby lake and a howling wolf in the distance. The serenity overwhelms the spirit and torches the eardrum to the beat of your heart. Close your eyes and see A Northern Vision." These are the words of Northwestern Ontario artist, Roy Kakegamic. Born in 1961 and raised on the Sandy Lake Reserve, Roy is a self-taught artist who has exhibited internationally and Canada-wide since 1976. Working in a variety of media including silk screen, etching and linocuts, Roy's "A Northern Vision", created originally in acrylic on canvas, was commissioned in November 1991 by Lakehead University in celebration of the 19.2 million "Share Our Northern Vision Campaign". "Sharing the Yuletide Spirit" ~~~~~~~~~~~===-~~~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!~ Page 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA It's a good idea that appears to be catching on in the workplace. Employees donate to the 'Toys for Tots" campaign rather than participate in an office gift exchange. Staff representatives from the Finance and Registrar's offices are shown above with Ab Covello of the Thunder Bay Fire Department, sponsors of the annual event that helps needy children during the Christmas Season. January 1992 �Faces a Jyrki Helin recently joined the epartment of Languages as a technician. Helin moved from Valkeakoski, Finland (20 miles south of Tampere) in May. He spent time in Toronto and visited a friend in Dryden before coming to Thunder Bay. His reason for moving to Canada? "The recession in Finland has hit everyone quite a bit. I couldn't find a decent job so I thought I'd see if I could try my luck in Canada." Helin graduated from a technical college in Finland, a three year program in electronics. As the technician for Languages he takes care of equipment problems - computers, audio-visual equipment, and most notably, the satellite dishes. The dishes pick up stations from across the world and Helin is charged with keeping the information coming in. Helin stays active by playing badminton, cross-country skiing and doing laps in the university pool. He also likes to read "all kinds of things" including books on history and psychology although his favourites follow in the vein of the J.R. Tolkien fantasy series. ~ Lynn Wilson is a recent addition to the Information Office and the AgorA staff. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Lynn is a graduate of Hillcrest High School and has taken numerous courses at LU towards a degree in Anthropology. A definite people person, Lynn enjoys the hectic pace of the Information Office. "It's always busy and a constant organizational challenge, ====== -===::.i but I really enjoy working here." Her unflappable style makes everyone at ease. A veteran of five AgorA publications, Lynn is your efficient contact for the Calendar and Publications pages, and pretty much everything else. She is presently a graphics and layout person in training as well - clipping the photos that grace the pages of our publication. When she's not juggling her 5 (yup five!) children, she's pursuing various interests. Photography, gardening and hiking are favourite pursuits. Lynn has also devoted time to CUSO's Thunder Bay/Bunkpurugu twinning project and as part of that, participated in an exchange with Ghana, West Africa. "I really enjoyed the experience and learned so much about the people there. I hope I can return someday soon". Mic hael We sne r Dr. Michael Wesner joined the - - - - - -~ Department of Psychology in September. Wesner received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison where he was involved in research at the Primate Centre. At Washington State University, where Wesner received his PhD., he continued his work with primates, mostly monkeys, studying their visual systems. He also concentrated on human perceptions. He did his post d,.octoral work at the University of Chicago where he conducted research int9 higher analysis and colour perception. At Lakehead, Wesner hopes to establish a vision lab where he can research mechanisms of colour perception and physical measurement in human psychology. Although he's beginning to settle in at his new postion, Wesner hasn't stayed in one place too long. Each weekend he chalks up more travel points, flying back to· Chicago, to visit his wife who continues to work there. When he has a chance to take a bit of a breather, Wesner will look forward to canoeing in the area. He also enjoys his regular scuba diving trip to the Florida Keys each year. J anuary 1992 - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- Jason Wigmore is a member of the custodial team for Campus Development. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Wigmore graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1988. He has worked part-time for the past three summers in Grounds and Housekeeping, and is now working the nightshift full-time. He has continued to take courses at the university and looks forward to enrolling in a few classes in January. Wigmore spends much of his leisure time pursuing various athletic interests. He works out on the Nautilus machines at Confederation College and is an ardent tennis and squash player. In the summer Wigmore plays baseball for a Slo-pitch league and many LU employees have been at the losing end of his skill with a bat during the President's baseball tournament. With any time he may have left, Jason takes advantage of the family cottage at Amethyst Harbour as much as possible. AGORA Page5 �RETIREES AND 20-YEAR PIN RECIPIENTS HONOURED ADDITIONAL RETIREES AND 20-YEAR PIN RECIPIENTS 1991 Dr. Koilpillai Charles - 25 years Department of Economics Dr. Pei-Mao Li - 11 years School of Engineering Siegfried Zingel - 25 years School of Forestry Annie Pero - 19 years Print Shop Bob Cornell - 24 years Print Shop Mr. Nick Shevchenko - 22 years Department of Languages Mrs. Eleanora Bailey - 24 years School of Education Dr. Thomas Griffith - 24 years Instrumentation Laboratory Dr. Lawrence Korteweg - 22 years School of Education Mr. B. Moore - 20 years Forestry Marion Muldoon - 13 years Human Resources Ted Kurlick - 25 years Purchasing James Angus - 22 years School of Education Professor Bob Day - 20 years Forestry Dr. Gerrit Hazenberg - 20 years Forestry Dr. Manfred Kehlenbeck - 20 years Geology Dr. John Kelleher - 20 years Education Marda Dilley - 24 years Department of Psychology Werden Keeler - 20 years Physics Dale Barnes - 20 years Finance Linda \Vood - 20 years Student Services Making a list, checking it twice ... who better to organize the annual party than the three veterans shown above. It you think AV master John Bonofiglio (left) has been here forever, wrong - only since 1975. Linda Phillips has been the planning power behind many LU events in her 31 years at the University. This year's master of ceremonies Vice-President Whitfield has chalked up 27 years! Page 6 AGORA - - -- - - - -- - - - -- J an uary 1992 ) �RESEARCH NEWS· JANUARY 1992 HEALTH & SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR OF GIRLS: Survey Results Surprising Nurse researchers Liz Diem and Linda McKay recently released the results of a survey research project which looked at the health and social behaviour of girls. In the winter of 1990, the researchers conducted the survey on 1,416 girls in grades seven to ten in the Gty of Thunder Bay and the Districts of Kenora and Rainy River. The survey was initiated because an earlier study on infant death rates in the northwest revealed a poorer health status and higher pregnancy rates for adolescent females than those in the remainder of the province. Results indicated that as one would expect, risk behaviours such as smoking and drinking were consistently reported by a much higher proportion of girls in the higher grades. Concern arises, however, from the extent and degree of the risk behaviour. Alcohol consumption emerged as the 'ehaviour showing the greatest risk: 35% of the 12 to 16 year Jld girls in this study reported drinking at least monthly compared to 14% of 11 to 17 year old male and females nationally; 37% of the girls in grade ten in this survey reported having five or more drinks at one sitting six times or mom, compared to 21 % of the girls in grade eleven nationally reporting regularly having five or more drinks at one time. An even greater problem is that very few of the girls who drank felt that their drinking would cause them health problems. Alternately, and less expected, virtually every behaviour and attitude associated with health and well-being declined as the grade increased. The girls in high school exercised less and ate fewer meals than younger girls and, compared to the same age girls nationally, had lower self-esteem, poorer mental health, and more problems with parents. Some of the areas of concern found in this study apply to a greater extent to the girls living in the Districts of Kenora and Rainy River and the rural areas around the City of IRAP PROGRAM FOSTERS INDUSTRIAL R&D The Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) is the branch of the National Research Council, that works directly with Canadian firms, to help improve their technical competency. Assistance is delivered through a network of Industrial Technology Advisors across Canada, with Northwestern Ontario served by the IRAP representative, Mr. Doug Stone, at Lakehead University. Lakehead's IRAP office is located at f' novation North (CB-4106). '-\ IRAP promotes the acquisition, development and use of technology by firms in the manufacturing, resource and service industries. This is accomplished both by providing direct technical advice through the l RAP network and by Researcher Liz Diem confers with Henry Conrad, Program Consultant for the Addiction Research Foundation, after the news conference. Thunder Bay. For example, there was a higher consumption of alcohol and marijuana, less compliance with vehicle safety practices, and more problems with parents reported by the girls in the district group. On the positive side, Diem and McKay state that "the study obtained information that could improve the timing, content, and delivery methods of specific health programs such as drug awareness, sexuality, and physical activity. The findings also indicate that a community approach would likely be the best way to reduce the risk behaviour of these girls. Hopefully this study will provide direction and incentive for the institutions and residents of Northwestern Ontario to work together to improve the health related behaviours and attitudes of some of our most vulnerable residents, adolescent girls". This study was made possible with funding from Lakehead University's Centre for Northern Studies. Copies of the report with detailed survey results can be obtained by contacting Prof. Liz Diem at ext. 8247. finding the acquisition or development of technical knowledge. This technical knowledge may be obtained from the research expertise housed at Lakehead University. IRAP funding mechanisms have recently been redefined into two elements: ''Technology Acquisition and Development'', for project contributions of less than $15,000, and "Research Development and Adaptation", for project contributions up to $350,000. These elements can utilize the same resources as the previous (IRAP-H, L, M) programs; engineering, science an d technical students, consulting and research organizations and company in-house personnel. The new programs offer more flexibility and scope than previously and will enhance service to companies. Companies which have recently received funding assistance through the TRAP office at Lakehead University include: �Rainy River Preserves Company - Stratton, Ontario V.B. Cook Company Limited -Thunder Bay, Ontario Handcrafted Cabinets - Thunder Bay, Ontario Shoal Lake Wild Rice Ltd. - Keewatin, Ontario Vanderwees Greenhouse Inc. -Thunder Bay, Ontario Kagiowasa Monomin Inc. -Wabigoon, Ontario Showerwall Industries Inc. - Thunder Bay, Ontario Red Lake Seaplane Services - Red Lake, Ontario Lehnhoft Better Wall Systems - Kenora, Ontario IRAP can be instrumental in assisting companies improve their competitiveness. The network of Industrial Technology Advisors represents all research institutes, universities, NRC laboratories and industrial technical establishments across Canada. This is both an electronic and personal contact network and is likely the most effective in the country. The IRAP office at Lakehead University welcomes inquiries from interested companies throughout the Northwest and university researchers. They also make house calls! Contact Doug Stone at (807) 343-8124. RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED Dr. Azim Mallik, Department of Biology and M r. Don Barnes, Biology Graduate Student have been awarded a University Research Incentive Fund (URIF) grant from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for a collaborative research project entitled, "Determining the Ecological Factors Related to Beaver Dam Site Selection in Northern Ontario". The URIF program matches dollar for dollar investments made by the private sector into university research. Ducks Unlimited Canada is the collaborating partner and will provide the matching funds for the project over a two year period. Dr. Lada Malek, Department of Biology has also been awarded a URIF grant from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to complement the existing collaborative research relationship which exists between Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Tree Seedling Growers Association. Dr. Malek proposes to undertake research which will look at tree seedling stress physiology and quality analysis. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ECO-RESEARCH: A GREEN PLAN PROGRAM Environment Canada and the three federal granting councils - NSERC, SSHRC and MRC - have jointly introduced a new program to support advanced Canadian Research and training in environmental studies. Funding for this program a total of $50 million over six years -is being provided as part of Canada's Green Plan, which was announced by the federal Page2 government in December 1990, and which stressed, among other recommendations, the immediate need for improved post-secondary training opportunities in environmental fields. The Eco-Research program will consist of three main ) components: research grants, university faculty chairs, and doctoral fellowships. Funding will be phased as follows: $500,000 in 1991-92; $4 million in 1992-93; $9.5 million in 199394; and $12 million in each of the next three years. Research Grants This component will support in-depth studies of one or more Canadian ecosystems affected by local, regional or global environmental change. Human activity is understood to be included in the ecosystem definition. Change to ecosystems resulting from human activity may be the appropriate starting point of the research. Proposals must be holistic and cross-disciplinary in approach. They may address fundamental theoretical and methodological issues related to the study of ecosystems and must demonstrate the potential to contribute to the formulation of in,proved environmental policies and practices. Two types of grants are available: l)Development Grants assist applicants in preparing their research proposals. They defray the costs associated with coordinating or assembling cross-disciplinary teams of researchers, forging cross-institutional alliances where appropriate, and developing the integrated research program for which major support will be sought. The development grant may not be used for research itself. These grants may be particularly valuable to small, isolated institutions (like Lakehead University) or to institutions planning to establish a network or consortium for the execution of the major research project. Value of Grant: $25,000 maximum over 6 months. ) 2)Research Grants support major research programs or undertakings. Postdoctoral fellowships are available as part of these grants. To be eligible, applications must be submitted by crossdisciplinary teams, led by university researchers. Research proposals must integrate the perspectives of the human sciences, the natural sciences and engineering and/or the health sciences. Collaboration with private and public sector policy makers and partnerships between post-secondary, public and private institutions are encouraged. To apply for a Research Grant, researchers must submit a 10 page letter of intent (which may include a request for a Development Grant) to the Tri-Council Secretariat at SSHRC. Only those applicants whose letters receive the peer review committee's approval will be invited to submit a full research grant proposal. Deadline for submitting letters of intent: February 29, 1992. Full aP.plications for research grants will be due October 15, 1992. Due to limited space, deadlines for the University Research Chair Program and Postdoctoral fellowships program are detailed in the UPCOMING DEADLINES section of the this month's RESEARCH NEWS. For further information, please contact the Office of Research and Graduate Studies at ext. 8223. ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH CORPS PROGRAM The Environmental Youth Corps (EYC) Program gives youth between the ages of 15 and 24 an opportunity to work on projects that contribute to improving the environment in ~ their own communities. EYC will provide funding for youth J employment in projects sponsored by various non-profit organizations. - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - - - - - - - - - January 1992 �The objectives of the program are: - to con tribute to conservation, environmental protection and effective resource management; , - to provide young people with an opportunity to be positive contributors to environmental protection, enhancement and advocacy; - to provide skills training for participants; and - to increase young peoples awareness of environmental occupations and help to develop an environmentally conscientious culture. Projects must be directly related to EYC program objectives. Eligible projects will create positions for youth. Deadline: Feb ruary 14, 1992. C LAIDLAW FOUNDATION The Laidlaw Foundation allocates-its resources to experimental and research projects, studies, and other activities that: 1) enhance the quality of life for disadvantaged children and families across Canada; 2) enrich the quality, vitality, and diversity of the performing arts in Ontario; 3) preserve the natural heritage of the Great Lakes ecosystem; and 4) advance legal scholarship and research at Canadian Universities. To achieve these goals, the Foundation offers grants in the following programme fields: - Child and Family Programme - Performing Arts Programme - Great Lakes Conservation Programme - Laidlaw Fellowship for Advanced Studies in Law - Community-based Discretionary Grants For further information on the Laidlaw Foundation, please contact Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at Ext. 8910. - ALLAN ROEHER INSTITUTE ltesearch Grants in Mental Handicap The G. Allan Roehcr Institute is offering research grants to associates, associations and agencies. These grants are worth up to $8,000 each. The purpose of these grants is to enable principal researchers to examine issues affecting people with a mental handicap. Funding for research assistants and equipment is not provided through this program. The deadline for submitting p roposals is Ap ril 30, 1992. The following areas constitute research priorities for the programme: 1.Issues affecting people who have severe mental handicaps and multiple handicaps (involvement in community activities, educational programmes and teaching techniques, support to people in their home, programmes and resources for families and programmes and resources for community agencies). 2.Integration of people who have mental handicaps, where they live, learn and work. 3.Prevention. 4.Strategies for social change that improve the quality of life of persons who have mental handicaps, including impact of policy on individuals. Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation Major Research Grants Funds are available through the G. Allan Rocher Institute for the purpose of offering research grants for studies in the area of mental handicap. These grants are worth up to §35,000 each. A broad range of academic disciplines are (._ ) ble where the study itself has implications for the field of mental handicap, including Alzheimer's Disease. Grants may be for a period of one, two or three years. Deadline: April 30, 1992 January 1992 AUCC/ DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE Military and Strategic Studies Research Awards This program will support strategic studies relevant to curren t and fu ture Canadian national security problems, including their political, international, historical, social, military, industrial and economic dimensions. Strategic studies comprise an attempt to understand the relationship between the total resources available to Canada and the achievement of its national objectives in the face of external opposition, particularly when a degree of force, actual or implied, may be involved. Within this broad framework, applications demonstrating relevance to current or future Canadian strategic issues are encouraged from a wide range of disciplines. Research grants of up to $7,500 are awarded. These grants may be used to cover direct research expenses or to purchase "release time" from teachi.ng. Five grants will be distributed in the upcoming year for a duration of 12 months. Deadline: February 1, 1992. European Community Vis itors Programme (ECVP) The European Community's Visitors Programme invites young leaders from countries outside the European Community to visit Europe to gain a first-hand appreciation of the EC's goals, policies, achievements and peoples. A further aim is to increase mutual understanding between professionals from non-EC countries and their EC counterparts. Since 1974 approximately 500 study grants have been awarded. Those eligible to participate are young leaders in their late 20's to late 30's and who are working in the foJlowing milieux: government (all levels), electronic and print media, trade unionists, academics and provincial or national associations. Participants are required to have completed their university education or equivalent training and to have been employed for several years in their chosen career field. An ECVP grant consists of a 2 week individually tailored programme enabling the recipient to visit the EC Institutions in Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg. In addition, grantees may visit one other EC Member State of their choice. AU travel and meetings are arranged by the ECVP. Travel and subsistence costs are covered by the ECVP. Deadline for receip t of applications for the 1993 programme is March 1, 1992. ClDA N GO Fund for Children in Difficult Circumstances The purpose of the fund is to support creative and experimental local approaches to alleviating the conditions of Children in Difficult Circumstances (CIDC) in developing countries, and to document and disseminate information on lessons learned. An important component of the Fund is the promotion of agency linkages which will broaden the base for exchange of knowledge and ideas and ultimately enrich the quality of programming of organizations working with CIDC. CIDC include: street children, child labourers, neglected/ abused children, child prostitutes and children exploited by drug dealers. Proposals must comprise new approaches which may involve pilot activities or, where appropriate, replication of innovative activities which have had successful results elsewhere. Deadline: Open. - -- - - -- - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- Page3 �UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES NSERC Programs Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15 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 University-Industry Research Grants - Anytime SSHRC Programs Aid to Occasional Scholarly Conferences in Canada - July 1, November 1, April 1 Canadian Research Institutes Abroad -April 1, 1992 Strategic Partnership Development Gra.n ts - November 1, January 15, April 15 SSHRC/Departrnent of Communications Joint Initiative; Research on Cultural Development in an Open Economy February 7, 1992 Strengthening of Specialized Research Collections - April 1, 1992 Travel Grants for International Representation -April 1, July l, and November 1. SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE NSERC Internal Research Grants Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992 and May 15, 1992 Travel to do Research Program - January 15, 1992 and May 15, 1992 Graduate Student Support Program - March 10, 1992 Research Projects Program - March 10, 1992 Visiting Scholar Program - March 10, 1992 Associateships -Open National Defence, Department of Military and Strategic Studies Research Awards - February 1, 1992. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food: Pest Management _)) Program - February 21, 1992. Ontario Ministry of the Environment: Environmental Research Program - January 15, 1992 and Environmental Technologies Program -April 30, 1992 and October 30, 1992. Ontario Ministry of Health - Nursing Innovation Fund - January 1, May 1, September 1 Ontario Ministry of Transportation: Highway Safety Research Grant Program - January 31, 1992. Ontario-Quebec University Exchange Program - January 13, 1992 Rick Hansen/Man in Motion Legacy Fund; Spinal Cord Research Grants - February 1, 1992 Sport Canada; Sport Research Program - February 1, 1992 University of Windsor Humanities Research Group: Visiting Humanities Fellowship - February 28, 1992. World Wildlife Endangered Species Recovery Fund - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Canada Memorial Foundation - February 29, 1992 CIDA 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 Young Researchers Award - Open •• •Funding • • • • • •Announced • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • 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 Calgary Institute for the Humanities: Senior Research Fellowships -February 14, 1992 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. European Community Visitors Programme (ECVP) - March 1, 1992. Environmental Youth Corps Program - February 14, 1992. Green Plan (Tri-Council): Eco-Research Program - Research Grants: letter of intent- February 29, 1992; full applications - October 15, 1992. - University Research Chairs - May 15, 1992 and January 15, 1993 - Postdoctoral Fellowships - June 15, 1992 and November 15, 1992 G. Allan Roeher Institute: Research Grants in Mental Handicap - April 30, 1992; Scottish Rite Major Research Grants in Mental Handicap - April 30, 1992 Lakehead University /McMaster Link: Northern Ontario Health Research Grants - February 28, 1992. L.S.B. Leakey Foundation - November 1 and February 1 National Research Council - Laboratories Research Page4 : • • • : • • Announced during National Science and Technology : Week, funding for Science Culture Canada programs will • be $1.8 million for 1991-92. To take advantage of the ~'vi funding available through Science Culture Canada, projects .J./ must promote public awareness of science and technology, : stimulate public interest towards everyday applications of • science and technology, open dialogue between scientists • and laypeople and, above all, encourage young Canadians • •• to become interested in science and technology. Requests for project funding from established organizations or • individuals sponsored by established organizations are • screened twice yearly, on April 15 and October 15. Re: quests for general funding and basic funding for youth are • screened on April 15. Information and application forms • are available from Science Culture Canada, Elise Boisjoli, • Directorate General of Scientific Programs, Supply and : Services Canada, 12C1, Phase IU, Place du Portage, Hull, • Quebec, KIA 0S5, (819) 956-1772. • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - RESEARCH NEWS - ·- -- - - -- - - - - January 1992 �People /Papers /Publications Special Projects/Awards Dr. Gerd Schroeter, Professor of Sociology, participated in a / 'ference commemorating the centenary of the birth of the sob-ologist Theodor Geiger, held in Braunschweig, Germany, November 7-9: he presented a paper focusing on Geiger's journalistic writings in Danish newspapers during the years 1946-1948. An article Schroeter published in the Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences in 1980 will be included in a volume tentatively entitled "Max Weber: Critical Assessments One" (Routledge). Dr. Said Easa, Professor in Civil Engineering, has been appointed chairman of the Transportation Planning Committee of the American Society of Civil Engineers, effective November 1, 1991. The purpose of this _committee is to advance the planning and programming for urban transportation by correlation and exchange of information on experience and results. Over the next several years, this 23-member committee will, among other activities, find the status and identify future directions of transportation planning in North America. Dr. Easa has also been invited to serve on the Highway Geometric Design Committee of the Transportation Research Board, U.S. National Research Council (NRC), effective November 6, 1991. The NRC is the principal operating agency of the National Academy of Sciences and Engineering to serve the federal government and other organizations. Dr. Lisle Thomson, Associate Professor, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism attended the Third Global Congress of Heritage Interpretation International "Joining Hands for Quality Tourism" in Honolulu, Hawaii November 3 -fr 191. Dr. Thomson presented the paper "Perceived enviro\-.~iental behaviours among backcountry travellers." Videotapes of summaries of all presentations arc available for viewing by calling Lisle Thomson at ext. 8753. New AUCC Study Examines Faculty Shortages The supply of qualified faculty during the 1990s will be insufficient to meet the demand, according to a recent AUCC study entitled Averting Faculty Shortages. However, critical shortages of university teachers will be felt in a number of disciplines, with the projected increases in the number of PhD graduates varying according to discipline. Based on data from Statistics Canada, the study examines the functioning and prospects of the academic labour market for full-time faculty. Retirement is not the only reason professors leave, the study found. Academics are part of a wider national and international labour market for highly qualified personnel. Canadian universities will therefore need to cope with the impact of changes in these markets in their search to attract and retain professors. To avoid faculty shortages, universities will need to maintain and increase the market share of PhD graduates they hire, continue to expand PhD programs (particularly in the natural sciences) and reduce the number of faculty leaving for reasons other than retirement. The study concludes that action is required now to avoid these shortages, which could threaten the quality of university education in Canada and our ability to compete globally in the 21st century. Copies of the study are available from AUCC, Publications. 151 Slater St., Ottawa Ont. KIP SNl; tel (613) 563-1236. Dr. Jeanette Lynes, Assistant Professor of English, presented two papers in November. Dr. Lynes' first paper, given at the Midwest Modern Language Association annual conference in Chicago, examined the work of Robert Kroetsch and Margaret Laurence as part of a session on "Representation of Ethnic Minorities in "Mainstream" Canadian Texts." Her second paper, presented at the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States Conference in Boston, was entitled "Divining and Rememorying: The Problem of the Past in Margaret Laurence's Diviners and Toni Morrison's Beloved." Dr. Jane Taylor, Assistant Professor, School of Physical Education and Athletics, attended the annual conference of the Canadian Association on Gerontology in Toronto in October, where she presented a paper with Professor Mary Lou Kelley, Department of Social Work, entitled "Eider's health careers: Implications for long term care." In November, she presented a paper on '1mplicit knowledge of movement intelligence" at the 8th International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity in Miami Beach, Florida. In January, Dr. Taylor will be tai--~ registrations foThrtheclin~~tor _ f;, D wpment Clinic. c 1c w111 offer 2 classes each week for 9 weeks, ~ ~~ ~~ =-~::_J to children aged 5 to 14 who have movement learning difficulties. To register a child or obtain further information, contact Dr. Taylor at 343-8752. l January 1992 - -- - - - -- - - - - -- - AGORA Through the financial su1Jporl of E!1 ERNST & YOUNG B Tho Conadlan Nall!)nal 1 :~~~~~ ':illnd in • conjunction ~ ALUMNI ASSOCIATION with ~ OF LAKEfiEAD UNIVERSITY presents SKI ,--.., FOR HOPE - ~~ Saturday, February 29, 1992 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Big Thunder National Ski '!raining Centre • Many prizes • Free food • Lucky draws • (Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing) Open to Individuals of all :ages who raise a minimum of $ 50.00 in pledges All proceeds go to the CNIB and the LU Alumni Associa1ion For Information call: 345-33~ 1 CN l8 ' 343-8155 LU Alumni Association Page7 �Breaking Through the Borders: Exchange Students at Lakehead University similar countries - the same problems are here. It's interesting to see how things are done in different places." J~n Stibane, in his fourth year of Math an Computer Science, is from the Univcr sity of Ulm. His main reas?n ~or_ . applying for the exchange 1s s1m1bar to the others, "the language. Twanted to study in an English-speaking country." How do the students firid the Canadian university system? For the most part they like it, athough the style of teaching and course selection differs from their own . Kaspar finds the teacher education programme very different. In Sweden the idea of a specific subject "major" does not exist. The school system in Canada is different as wcU. "1 think that different ways of doing things is interesting. T'm not sure if one is better than the other but I like seeing alternative styles of teaching. What the teachers teach in Sweden and Canada is very simiUar, but the order in which they teach it is not." Jaakko believes that the biggest difference for him is the way in which professors tcad1 the classes in Canada. "Herc the professors explain the theory and show examples. In Finland you learn the theory but don't sec it practised. You_ have to study very hard to understand it." Jan doesn't see mud1 of a differer~ in his courses. "Professors do cxplaii....JI much more though . In Germany they only write the information on the board and it is up to you to know it and understand it." Are there any fundamental differences between Canadian students and students from other countries? TI1c answer, according to this crew, is wholeheartedly YES. Kaspar finds the students, especially in residence, to be decidedly less mature than their counterparts in Sweden. Why is that? "In Sweden we don't pay tuition fees so we don't depend on our parents for an edµcation. We break away from them at a younger age and make our own way. Canadians have to rely on their parents more. Maybe this is a reason why they seem younger." In Finland and Sweden students have to pass an examination before they are admitted into university. "It is very difficult'' says Jaakko, "but it makes you work hard in school, you appreciate it more." The students may find it easier to evaluate their experiences once they return home. There is consensus that the exchange has been worthwhile and other interested students will now be. able to hear about life at a Canadian university. J The European Contingent: from left to right, Kaspar Kotake, Rebecca Sjoberg, Jaakko Seppala and Jan Stibane. In the 1987 Academic Plan, the need to expand the university's formal and informal external academic relations was identified as a priority. Since that time, the university has focused it's formal bilateral university agreements in international activities in three major areas: circumpolar universities, forestry exchanges in China, Nepal and Ethiopia and linkages with the University of Minnesotr1-Duluth. To date fourteen formal agreements have been signed with universities in ten countries. The agreements include faculty and student exchanges, joint research projects and other mutual activities. This year Lakehead University welcomed 14 students from the University of Lapland, the University of Oulu, Finland, Lulea University, Sweden and Tyumen University, Russia. The university also welcomed two faculty exchanges. Dr. Tatu Leinonen from the University of Oulu was at Lakehead for the first semester, teaching courses in Mechanical Engineering. Professor Sergei Marochkin, from the Law Facu(ty at Tyumcn University taught courses m the Department of History. The Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities and the Baden-Wurttenbcrg Ministcrium fur Wissenschaft und Kunst (MWK) of Germany recently signed an agreement which matches universities from each jurisdiction based on the existence of formal institutional partnerships, size, program availability and regard for overall balance and equity. A student from the Pages University of Kostanz and one from the University of Ulm arc attending Lakehead University as part of this agreement. The Department of Continuing Education, under the guiding hand of Distance Education Co-ordinator Gwen Wojda, has been given the responsibility of administering the exchange programmes. The AgorA interviewed a "cros~section" of exchange students a few months ago to discuss the similarities and differences, their likes and dislikes of the different institutions and what made them decide to participate in a Lakchcad University exchange. Rebecca Sjoberg, from Lulea University in Northern Sweden, is in her fourth year of Computer Science and Engineering. 'When l started university I heard about exchange programs with Scotland, Canada, the United States, Germany and France. I traveUed in Africa one summer and met someone from Grimsby, Ontario. It made me want to go to Canada and improve my English." Kaspar Kotake, also from Lu lea and a student in his third year of Teacher Education, wanted to experience another coun try and have the opportunity to teach in another school system. Jaakko Seppala, from the University of Oulu, a student of Civil Engineering, came to Lakchead simply because it was the only place that was offered as an exchange. '1t reaUy didn't matter what place, just North America, to learn . English. Canada and Finland seem like AGORA January 1992 �Forest Panel from page3 serve as co-chair and add her experience in the socio'.onomic issues of Northern communities through her .,rork at Quetico Centre. She has also worked with Aboriginal peoples, labour unions and community organizations. Duinker says the Panel will come together, develop a plan of action and make people of the province aware of it. He argues that consultation is critical and the panel will consult widely with groups such as industry, labour, forest communities, environmental groups, academics, first nations and other aboriginal groups, recreational and commercial organizations, Ontario ministries and other governments and the general public. The panel report will recommend policy to the government and be available to the public.. c ~~ t1r-,-.. _ '.:IIarr2 Project to Improve Conditions for Women Studying Engineering Ontario universities will receive funding to develop and conduct workshops to improve the conditions for women studying engineering, Colleges and Universities Minister Richard Allen announced. The project is part of a $1.5 million initiative announced last May to improve the environment for women in postsecondary institutions. ''Men's attitudes towards women must change. Through educational workshops like these, we should be able to improve conditions for women studying in our e~gineering faculties so that we can attract more of them to this very rewarding filed of study", said Dr. Allen. The goal of the workshops is to change the attitudes towards women of faculty, students and administrative staff at engineering school. In addition, the workshops sho~d promote a greater appreciation of government and umversity supported initiatives to combat sexual harassment and promote equity. . . The project was developed through consultations with universities, representatives from faculties of engineering, and women in engineering. A total of $50,000 is available for this project. Ministry funding will be allocated to each in~titution on a shar:d cost basis of up to 50 per cent of the project amount and will depend on the number of engineering students studying at the institution. The following institutions will be eligible to receive funding for the project: Carleton, Guelph, Lakehead, Laurentian, McMaster, Ottawa, Queen's, Toronto, Waterloo, Western, Windsor and Ryerson. ~,~t~ Ideas On CBC Stereo Sundays 7:05 pm fff:C11t..,, ,,.,.=:' ·~· Sunday, January 12 THE SLEEP OF REASON The Romantics get their turn: people who lace their personal feelings into the heart of their lives and enter a world driven by imagination. From Goethe's Werther to Chopin to Shelley. Sunday, January 19 MUSIC OF THE FlITURE The Lord says in Faust: "This companion purposely I give, who stirs, excites, and must, as devil, work!" The thoughts an music of "companions" Berlioz, Liszt and Wagner. Sunday, January 26 MY OWN, NATIVE LAND From Sir Walter Scott's "The Lady of the Last Minstrel" to Smetana's "My Country," this program captures the true romantics yearning for a homeland - real or imaginary. Sunday, February 2 DOWN WITH THE RENAISSANCE! Mr. Brian Bedford, a student in both the BSc and HBOR programmes has been awarded the Provincial Chapter of Ontario /ODE Applied Ecology Award of $750.00. The award is given to ( :tudent who meets the principles of ecological study and portrays his commitment to preserving the environment. Dr. Mallik, Department of Biology, presents Brian with a cheque and certificate as Dr. D. W. Robinson, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism looks on. A hazy, gauzy, romantic Gothic twilight surrounded poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti and the other Pre-Raphaelites who saw beauty in a past peopled by the likes of King Arthur and his knights and 'The Blessed Damosel." Sunday, February 9 TELL ME A STORY Some Romantic musicians felt that music tells a story or at the very least, deserves a title. In this program, stories about stories-within-stories in the best Romantic tradition. January 1992 - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - AGORA Page9 �PagelO - - - - - - -- -- - -- - - AGORA - - - - - - - -- - - - �Last Writes At the Christmas Party Vice-President John Whitfield asked Santa for a little guidance with the Academic Plan. From the framework identified in the Issues Paper, he's getting all the help he needs. LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY offers numerous INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES . graduate and undergraduate programs • social & cultural exchanges between Russia & Japan • one or two tem1s • credits earned towards Lakehead University program Countries included: Sweden Germany England Japan Finland China U.S.A. Ethiopia Russia Nepal For further information, contact: ~ordinator of Student International .changes (807) 343-8748 Regional Educational Centre 0009 by Katherine Shedden There's a cartoon in my office showing a row of sheep with the big bad wolf disguised as one of them and the cutline, "Who's afraid of the big idea, the big idea". It's my reminder not to be afraid to try something new, to give an idea air space and listen more attentively to the ideas of others. There are two rather mild-mannered but determined teachers in Thunder Bay who decided to do something with their idea and found the right person to implement their proposal. Meet Donna McNally and Georgina Green, Thunder Bay educators who know a lot about how children learn, and don't learn, to read. Both are experienced and well-respected teachers who used sabbatical leaves to complete their masters in areas related to reading. They initiated a reading intervention pilot project with the Lakehead Board of Education modelled on the program of New Zealand researcher Maria Clay. The results were dramatic and these women knew that the program had the potential to change the lives of countless numbers of children who cannot read or are at risk. In an over-simplified description, the program involves identifying children who are at risk, and placing them in a one-to-one tutorial for 30 minutes every day, building on the background and existing reading strategies which the child possesses and introducing a systematic and varied set of diverse tools they can use. (It was quite surprising to discover that _ phonics is near the bottom of the list). According to statistics, about 85% _of school children will learn to read m spite of the reading program they are exposed to. Their specially designed program focuses on the students at risk - the ones moving through the system who are not learning to read. Green and McNally presented their idea of teaching a course on reading intervention to the right person. Bob Welsh, Coordinator of Continuing Teacher Education, loved the idea and quickly identified that their proposal already met the Ministry Guidelines. Reading 4624 has been listed in the University calendar since 1976 but is now finally being offered with Part II to follow in the fall of 1992. The ending? Reading 4624 is happily underway with McNally and Green instructing 20 excited teachers every Tuesday night in the Bora Laskin Building. In tum, these teachers take January 1992 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA back their enthusiasm and new knowledge to their colleagues and principals. Best of all, as a result of the tutorial component of this course, twenty "at risk" students are receiving a daily 30 minutes of "reading recovery". Today, a little 7-year old, who two months ago could not read 10 words, finished her little book and looked up and announced jubilantly, "I can read!" She's got the idea. Thank you, Donna and Georgina and Bob. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992-01 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Exchange Student Lakehead Lakehead University Northern Vision President Rosehart President's Perspective Research https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/0247b739fe9ab62720dd2c241016e689.pdf 887f8969a134442a9a657b87f9cef079 PDF Text Text C LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY Ontario, Canada ~ GOR DR. NEIL WEIR NAMED DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER by Vonnie Cheng Two recognitions within the same month!! Congratulations to Dr. Neil Weir for receiving the University's Distinguished Researcher Award for 1992-93 and the Doctor of Science degree from Glasgow University. Dr. Weir came to Lakehead University in_ 1970 from Scotland after six years of teaching at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. During the twenty-two years he , has been at Lakehead, Dr. Weir has ' - published over 80 papers in international journals, 24 of these and one book chapter in the last five years. He has developed two graduate courses and supervised numerous postdoctoral fellows, Ph.D. and M.Sc. students in the Chemistry Department. He is also a Ph.D. supervisor for the University of Salford (U.K.), a Ph.D. examiner for three universities in the U.K. and Poland, a member of the Editorial Board of an international journal, as well as a grants referee for NSERC, NATO, and the Polish Academy of Sciences. Dr. Weir's speciality is polymer science, a subject generally considered by students to be "very difficult." In addition to teaching Chemistry at both undergraduate and graduate levels, Dr. Weir teaches courses in Engineering as well. This year, he has an "intimate" class size of over 160 students in his class. Lest we think that he is a wee bit lopsided in his interests, Dr. Weir is the Coordinator of the graduate studies program in Chemistry. He has served on various committees including the Senate Research Committee. Besides English and Scottish Gaelic which he was brought up to speak, he has in his command several languages including German, French, "some" (his word, not mine) Polish "some" Hungarian, and "some" Russian. ' As_one o_f the leading experts in Polymer Science in Canada, he has been in great demand as a lecturer both at home and abroad. So far, he has given lectures in Quebec City, Toronto, United States, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, Britain, Poland, and Germany. If funding is an index of a researcher's worth in the eyes of the granting bodies, then Dr. Weir is clearly in the heavy-weight category. His research in Polymer and Lignin Photochemistry has always been exceeding well funded. In the last five years alone, he has received more than a quarter of a million dollars from NRC/NSERC and the Centres of Excellence. He was also invited to participate in the Centres of Excellence's National Network (Mechanical Wood Pulps program) two years ago. The Network joins together approximately 30 scientists across Canada including Dr. David Holah (Chemistry), Dr. Allan Gilbert (Engineering), and Dr. Krishnamoorthy Natarajan (je~tin9 in tlie mooafor tlie fw{ufay ana tlie office move, C .'Agora staff move 600&, fifes, trees anayeoy{e/ .Yrom tlie 'External 1{e{ations staff we wisli everyone a Rayyy Rofiday Thunder Bay Volume 9, Number 10 December 1992 (Engineering) at Lakehead University. Dr. Weir is the Participant Leader for the LU National Centres of Excellence research projects. As a principal investigator his part of the project focuses on lignin, specifically the photodegradation properties of lignin which make white paper turn brown on exposure to sunlight. Dr. Weir is assisted by Dr. George Arct, his partner in the project, and by Alfredo Ceccarelli, a graduate student whom he supervises. Since lignin has a very complex molecular structure and it cannot be extracted from the wood tissue without altering its chemical composition, Dr. Weir and his team·h_ad to start fro~ scratch by making and using less complicated organic molecules to help them piece together the puzzle. more about Dr. Weir on page 1of Research News IN THE NEXT ISSUE: ❖ Dr. Bill Heath - Named Distinguished Instructor for 1993 ❖ Retirees and 20-year pin recipients and photographs from the Holiday Celebration �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT Early Christmas Present from Ontario Government augmented with staff training to permit flexibility. Budgets will continue to be tight but are manageable if we all can continue to pull together in the interest of the future of Lakehead University. In the longer term, I expect 1994195 to be as tight but by 1995/96, the spill-over effect of_ the U.S. economy recovery, coupled with an expected Ontario election, may ~ee some relief. (It does, however, seem like a long way off.) The M.C.U. Restructuring Committee continues to be a puzzle. This group, well stacked with University stakeholders, h~s recently embarked on an expected eighteen-month study to examine how the Ontario university system needs to be restructured to "cope" with the future needs of Ontario society. Somewhat puzzling is the 2% restructuring fund allocated in the 1993/94 transfer payment announcement. How can money be spent to implement a restructuring plan :,vhen the plan itself cannot be completed in the fiscal year? More in a future column. Most of you will know that because of continuing economic woes and priorities, the Ontario Government has reneged on its 2% funding commitment for 1993/94. Base funding was announced by the Treasurer recently as 0%. A further $10.5 million was skimmed off the top by the Minister so that the effective allocation to Lakehead University next year is a base reduction of 0.75%. The good news, if you can call it good, (our students don't) is that tuition fees are going up 7% and with our healthy enrolment situation, this does provide some compensation - but at a price. It is expected that the fee increase, coupled with the continued economic tough times and announced O.S.A.P. changes, will have a negative impact on enrolment in 1993/94. We are currently working on budget models which factor in a 5% reduction in Year 1 intake. In November the Board of Quick Trip Governors passed the 1993/94 Budget guidelines which will direct the final In late November, I made a budget preparation, scheduled for comprehensive 11-day visit to three approval at the April 1993 Board countries to seek additional funding and ~eating. !he guidelines emphasize programs to add to our international fiscal caution, the maintenance and activities. stability of enrolment, priority considerFirst stop was Gifu University in ation for the library and a commitment to Japan, the source of our Japanese maintain faculty and staff employment summer program students. En route to levels. This is achievable for 1993/94 if Japan, I spent part of a day in Vancouver we have very strict guidelines for fund-rais!n.Q for the Sea-to-Sea Project as expenditures including salaries and other well as vIsIting B.C.I.T. (British Columbia costs. Another part of the jigsaw will be Institute of Technology) to meet with put in place in late February when we get prospective college transfer students the student application data from pri~arily in engineering technology a~d O.U.A.C. (Guelph). During the next four business. months, the Senate Budget Committee, The formal visit to Gifu University the Labour/Management Committee and was somewhat exhausting. The overall the Task Force on Funding will be impression is one of very positive feeling reviewing a variety of budget scenarios towards the Lakehead University for next year based on the Boardprograms. The visiting faculty and approved guidelines. Following the positive reception to Japanese students very much enjoy Lakehead University and the Thunder last year's voluntary staff holiday Bay community. Our meeting included a program, the Board guidelines for 1993/ two-hour video taping session where Dan 94 see a continuation of this successful P~kulak and I answered questions which program. I have recently commented to wlll be used for a Japan-wide promotion all Budget centres that they should show for the summer programs, as well as a maximum flexibility for those people press conference with the local newspaseeking additional voluntary holidays. It per and a symbolic presentation to a few is clear that his program needs to be 2 AGORA of the students who attended Lakehead University last summer. Our meeting with the Universi1y President and the President of the Board went well, and we have been asked to prepare a proposal for a fourth program that possibly could start as early as this summer. As well, Gifu University will ~ost_ probably undergo a major expansI0~ In two yea.rs and additional program options were discussed. At a time of reduced government operating support, these types of programs become increasingly important. Our hosts co~ered all of our expenses in Japan which was much appreciated. Lakehead University presented our hosts with plaques to recognize the spirit of our cooperative activities. Although Japan is suffering from the same world-wide recession as Canada, it has a much more positive and aggressive outlook on the future. En route to Finland, Dan Pakulak and I spent 2 1/2 days, including one very long night in Russia. Again, we were the complimentary guests of our Russian hosts. Russia is in a very difficult transition for which the final outcome is far from predictable. In a future Nor'Wester column, I will focus more on my political and economic observations during our visit. As you know, Lakehead University has an exchange agreement with Tyumen University and, after looking at some alternatives, I feel that we should continue the Tyumen relationship accepting the fact that it may be difficult on a regular basis to achieve reciprocal ~tudent exchanges. There is faculty interest, particularly in History, and I expect to see that some long-term resea~ch projects will evolve from this relationship. At this point, I travelled late at night on a short flight to Helsinki where I was to meet Pentti Paularinne. However, Pentti missed his flight and ended up arriving 24 hours late. In Helsinki Pentti and I met with Kalervo Siikala Director of International Relations in the Ministry of Education. It was Mr. Siikala who, in an earlier visit I made in 1988, approved the short-term visiting faculty program. Our meeting with Mr. Siikala went very well. We were directed to submit a proposal to renew the visiting .) ) 1 1 Q continued on page 7 December 1992 �AROUND CAMPUS QHappy Anniversary Computer Centre C The first computer, an IBM 360/40 arrived at Lakehead University in November 1967. Over the ensuing twenty-five years, computers have gone from room-sized to lap-top, punched paper cards and tape have vanished, laser printers have quietly replaced impact printers, the cost has gone from millions to thousands of dollars and the speed from slow to fast. Several generations of students, staff and facuity have become familiar with computers and their capabilities. Lyn McLeod, MPP and Leader of the Opposition, spoke to faculty members at the LUFA general meeting on Monday, December 14. Talks included the Provincial Government's budget cuts and how they are ~~~~~~~=====.J affecting universities. Focus on Wellness Beginning in January, Campus Recreation will offer a 4part series of talks by fitness and health professionals. Faculty from the School of Physical Education and Athletics and members of the District Health Unit will conduct lifestyle assessments and involve participants in exploring the many factors that affect wellness. The program is open to faculty, staff and students. To register call 343-8808 after January 6 or drop by the Campus Recreation Office in UC 2014. Canadian Reference books donated Thanks to the generosity of a Canadian publisher one hundred 4-volume sets of encyclopedia have been donated to Lakehead University. Many academic departments took advantage of the offer and an additional 50 sets will be distrib· uted to students through the Argus. C Provincial money to counter wife abuse and sexual assault Lakehead University will receive some of the nearly $72,000 announced by the Rae government for First Nations and community organizations in the Thunder Bay area. Initiatives directly affecting the university include: two grants totalling $7,500 for the Gender Issues Centre for resource materials; and $4,700 grant to University researcher Julie Woit, Department of Social Work, for a comparison study of two police approaches to dealing with family violence. Sexual assault prevention initiatves will help six city groups through grants totalling $27,500. Ten local wife assault prevention projects are receiving $44,410. The aim of these projects is to make outreach and self-help programs more accessible to victims of assault and increase public education and awareness. LU speaks up after Macleans article Members of the University community were interviewed following the Macleans' article on Canadian University rankings. The feature will be shown on Spectrum on December 20 at 6 pm on the local channel. enrolled in Canadian universities this year an increase of 3.2 per cent over last year. Part-time enrolment was also up by 2.5 per cent to 321,000. A decrease in the number of withdrawals was also encouraging. Lakehead University experienced another growth year with a 12.5 per cent increase in full-time students (5,293) and a 1.6 per cent increase in part-time enrolment (2,200). Albeit a small department, the greatest increase (57%) was in the Library and Information Studies, followed by Science at 25.8 per cent, Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism at 19.9 per cent, then Arts 19.2%) , Education (16.2%), and Physical Education (11.4%). Decreases in enrolment were experienced in several areas. Off campus enrolment is down 12.9% and there was a slight decrease (2.9%) in the number of fulltime graduate students (182 ).students. Interestingly, parttime graduate enrolment increased 13.0%. The Business Administration program saw a dcecrease in enrolment (-29.7%) as well as in the Diploma in Forest Technology (-12.8%) and Nursing (3.5%). Moe Ktytor, Director of Student Placement and Cooperative Education, says the courses students are choosing "go hand in hand with the current economic climate and reflect public awareness about the environment." Hats Off To Six Special Grads Students who graduate in the fall are invited to Convocation ceremonies the following spring. However, faculty in the School of Nursing can't wait to send for spring to send their congratulations to new graduates from the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. And just what makes these six students so special? They earned their degrees by Distance Education while balancing careers, families and course work. Congratulations to Faith Fawcett, Susan Ellen Griffis, Gillian Hearn, Kathryn Sager, Karen Anne Serediuk and Annette vanden Brand (Ignace). ENROLMENT STATISTICS: How many students are there and what are they studying? C Thanks LU A pledge of $4,794 to the United Way from University "When the economy gets tough, Canadians go to university" announced a recent newspaper article. According to Statistics Canada, a record 572,000 full-time students are employees brings us one step closer to our goal of $950,000. Jerry Cox, 1992 Campaign Chair 3 AGOAA December 1992 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY WBOOK SALE EARNS MONEY FOR THE LIBRARY The recent sale of withdrawn library books earned $1700 for the purchase of new library materials. Many thanks to Becky Hurley and the bookstore staff for making the sale a success. WATTENTION DIALUP USERS The Library's Online Catalogue has undergone a software upgrade. In order to continue searching the Online Catalogue using your PC, it may be necessary to upgrade your microcomputer communication package. Your communication package must allow for VT220 emulation. If your software does no have this capability, you can obtain a copy of the new communications software from Microcomputer Support Services in 881059 (343-8549). You must provide your own floppy disk. attendees were given an overview of the major issues in the planning, development and management of library collections. Jim Arnot, Education Librarian, attended the semi-annual conference of the Ontario Teacher Education Library Association held in Toronto at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, in November. Louise Wuorinen, Northern Studies Librarian and Ian Dew, Head, Systems and Bibliographic Processing attended a conference sponsored by GAUT. It was entitled "Academic Librarians: Perceptions and Realities" and was held in Halifax this past November. Ian, along with Bob Moore of GAUT, conducted a workshop on Academic Librarian contracts in Canada. WCONFERENCES ATTENDED Gisella Scalese, Orientation/Continuing Education Library travelled to Waterloo, Ontario in December for atwo day OCUL Internet Training Workshop. Anne Deighton, Collections Development Librarian and Joan Seeley, Circulation/Interlibrary Loans Librarian attended the Collection Management and Development Institute Conference in Toronto, October 22-25, 1992. Over the four days, mmmmmwmmmwwwwwww Dr. David Suzuki was on campus to talk about his new book Wisdom of the Elders. The photographer captured Dr. Rosehart, Suzuki and Professor Doug West on their way to a meeting with Native leaders and students. Ski For Hope 19 buildings in4 days! Occupational Health & Safety Officer Marla Peuramaki said there was "an excellent response" fram employees and students during the recent fire drills. "It helps us to evaluate the effectiveness of our evacuation plan and we were pleased with the results and will make changes where necessary". Al Wrightsel! and Bob McCluskey, Fire Prevention Officers, together with security and electrical staff assisted with the drills. And who got out fastest? "The people inthe School of Nursing • hands down, in only 6 minutes! Above, John Bonofiglio and Ben Kaminski oversee the evacuation of the Nursing Building. Ms. Peuramaki refused to say who came last. The second Ski for Hope will be held Sunday, March 14, 1993 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Big Thunde(National Ski Training Centre. The event is presented by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in conjunction with the Lakehead University Alumni Association and with the financial support of Ernst and Young. Funds raised through Ski for Hope are shared by the CNIB and Lakehead University and are used to assist blind and visually impaired residents of Northwestern Ontario as well as students with special needs at LU. Participants raise a minimum of $50 in pledges and ski for the day. A hot lunch is provided and participants are eligible to win many exciting prizes. To register and receive a pledge form, contact the CNIB at 3453341 or the Office of Alumni Services at Lakehead University at 343· 8155. 4 AGORA December 1992 J �Director: Dr. Connie Nelson ext. 8793 Research Officer: Anne Klymenko ext. 8223 Special Projects Officer: Kelly Morris ext. 8939 Graduate Studies Assistant: Lynn Gollat ext. 8785 Dr. Neil Weir Distinguished Researcher 1993 by Vonnie Cheng continued from page 1of The AgorA Dr. Arct does the "cooking" of these "simpler'' lignin-like model compounds. So far, he has over 20 in stock, most of which are brand new. It takes no less than three computers to monitor and chart the photochemical behaviours of these models in the lab. According to Dr. Weir, the whole process is extremely time-consuming and it may take years before anyone can fully ( mderstand the coloration mechanisms or begin devising mechanical means which are economically and environmentally feasible to stop the nasty complex in lignin from degrading lily white paper in broad daylight. Dr. Weir's team, however, has already begun to see some light. The empirical data to date, he said, are on track with his theories. The Distinguished Researcher Award is certainly a major feather in Dr. Weir's cap. The D.Sc. degree, on the other hand, has a more global significance. According to Dr. Alan Hughes, Chairman of Chemistry, the D.Sc. degree is not an honorary but an earned degree. Only a few of these degrees are given out each year by a handful of the universities in the Commonwealth to recognize scientists of the highest order for their contributions to their particular disciplines. The criteria tor selection are very much like those for the Distinguisher Researcher Award but more encompassing. The evaluation process, undertaken by internationally renowned scientists, is extremely vigorous. Among - 'ther things, it takes into consideration the the hard-earned degree bespeaks the public impact and consistency of the calibre of talent and the kind of supernova candidate's contributions to research and which the University, wtth the help of scholar1y performance as documented by various funding sources, has brought forth refereed and non-refereed publications, to shine so magnificently. Well done, Or. research grants, contracts, and fundings from various granting bodies, organizations, Weir! Well done, Lakehead Universtty or professional committees. The candidates and everyone in the academic community! are required to provide supporting documents for all of the above plus a paper {more The Distinguished Researcher like a mini-thesis} detailing how they think recognition comes with a grant of $3,500 their works have contributed to their particular disciplines. Since the candidates' for Dr. Weir to further his research interests. To make him work some more achievements are measured and evaluated against their peers at the international level, for his pay, Or. Weir has been invited by Vice-President Whitfield to give a public the D.Sc. degree, as Or. Hughes pointed lecture on a topic of his choice during the out, has "several orders of magnitude." It Winter 1993 term. Or. Weir has quite a validates Or. Weir's standing as Distingreat sense of humour despite his quiet guished Researcher and one of the best demeanour. So look out and look forward minds at the University. More importantly, to hearing his lecture. Dr. Neil Weir is shown in the Chemistry Laboratory with George Arct, his research assistant, (sitting) and Alfredo Ceccarelli one ofhis graduate students. 1 Research News December 1992 �PEOPLE/PAPER/PUBLICATIONS lar risk factors vary among public health catchment areas. Six recommendations to reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and the mortality and morbidity of cardiovascular disease are presented for consideration by the Ministry. Copies of the report have been distributed to agencies in Northwest· ern Ontario. The researchers wish to acknowledge the assistance given by Dr. John Jamieson, Department of Psychology, and Miss Lorilei Anderson in the data analysis. Dr. Bahram Dadgostar, School of Business Administration has had the following four research studies published in 1992. The first research paper entitled, "Fisher Hypothesis: A long-run proposition," was authored with Dr. Moazzami and Dr. Jankowski, Department of Economics in the Administrative Science Association of Canada "Conference Proceeding" in June 1992. The second paper was entitled, "Factors Affecting Time Spent by Near-Home Tourists in City Destination" in the Journal of Travel Research, Fall 1992, and coauthored with Robert lsotalo, School of Business Administration. The third study entitled, "Analysis of Farm-Retail Price Spread for Food" was published in Economic Affairs, January 1992. The fourth publication is a book entitled, ''The Economy of Northwestern Ontario: Structure, Performance and Future Challenges," Lakehead University, Fall 1992, third print. This book was coauthored with Dr. Jankowski and Dr. Moazzami, Department of Economics. Dr. Medhat H. Rahim, Associate Professor, School of Education, presented a paper entitled "LOGO Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) Sessions for Middle & High School Mathematics" for the International Society for Technology in Education annual meeting, Technology in the Rockies Conference in Denver, Colorado, October 1 Dr. Chris Jecchinis, Professor Emeritius of Economics has written a chapter (with Th. Koutroukis) in the recently published book on Labour Relations in Education • International Perspectives (Bruce S. Cooper, Ed.)., Greenwood Published Group, 1992. ====--=::=.J · 4, 1992. Dr. S. Ali Mirza, Professor of Civil Engineering, was recently elected Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. The honour was conferred on Dr. Mirza in recognition of his research on concrete and composite structures and for services he rendered to the profession of structural engineer· ing. He is also Fellow of the American Concrete Institute and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Professor Rhonda KirkGardner and Dr. Darlene Steven, Associate Professors, School of Nursing, presented an invited paper at the Ontario Public Health Associa· tion meeting in Toronto on November 16, 1992. The title of the paper was "An Analysis of the Ontario Health Survey from a Cardiovascular Perspective". The researchers received $24,910 in funding from the Ministry to complete the study. The Ontario Health Survey is a joint project of ~he Ministry of Health and the Premier's Council on Health, Well Being and Social Justice. The $4.5 Million cost for the survey was funded by the Health Innovation Fund. Risk factors for cardiovascular are widespread in the Ontario population. Results of the survey indicate that one-quarter of the po_pulatio~ are smokers and that the prevalence of heavy smoking Is mcreasmg; one-quarter of the population are overweight, threequarters of the population are inactive; and that one-quarter of the population consume more than seven beverages per week. Results of the survey indicate that for every 100 residents of Ontario, four h~ve heart disease, ten h~ve hypertension, three have circulatory disease, and three have diabetes. The prevalence of cardiovascuResearch News Dr. Aris Carastathis, Department of Music has recently published three musical works. His compositions Arrays for Viola, Variables for Clarinet and Intimations I & II for Oboe and Piano were published by new Art Music Editions, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 2 December 1992 �WHAT IS RESEARCH? Or, Second-Guessing the Tax Man program funding announced in last February's budget for 1993-94 and 1994-95. NSERC's Executive Committee has therefore decided to postpone at least for one year the introduction of the new Collaborative Project Grants Program. Teams of Researchers that were planning to submit applications to the program are asked to keep their proposal ideas in mind; knowing the unpredictability of government funding, the above program may be resurrected at any time! ([ Lada Malek, Chair Senate Research Committee More and more frequently, the Senate Research Committee {SAC) is being asked to evaluate the Leave/Non-Leave Research Grant Applications. These grants are funded by the researchers themselves in the form of a "research grant in lieu of salary". This in turn is associated with a tax benefit to the researcher. Diversion of one's salary into support of research is commendable, given the limited availability of research dollars. However, the perception seems to e~ist with many Lakehead University facuity members, that any activity automatically qualifies as research, and therefore for the above form of a tax benefit. This is not necessarily so, and applicants are strongly urged to read and comply with the university guidelines. In its deliberations, the SAC tends to apply the NSERC/SSHAC/MAC criteria defining research, but acknowledges that there exist legitimate research activities outside the purview of such granting agencies. The SAC committee is obliged to interpret the broad definition of research provided by the Taxation Act: r NSERC LIST OF AWARDS NOW AVAILABLE ON COMPUTER DISKETTE The Office of Research and Graduate Studies recently received NSERC's List of Scholarships and Grants in Aid of Research 1991-92 in IBM compatible diskette form. Copies can be obtained by contact Anne Klymenko at ext. 8223. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ENVIRONMENT ONTARIO Environmental Education and Awareness Program Awareness is the key step in the resolution of any problem. With this in mind, the Ministry supports various awareness activities through its Environmental Education and Awareness Program {EEAP). The goal of this program is to encourage environmentally friendly lifestyles through education. The EEAP provides financial assistance to projects supporting the mandate of the Ministry of the Environment which is 'to protect and enhance the quality of the environment for the present and the future well-being of the people of Ontario and the ecosystem in which they live." Projects qualifying for assistance range from conferences, workshops and theatrical presentations to newsletters, fact sheets and technical reports. Deadlines: March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1. "Research must involve a critical or scientific inquiry having for its aim the discovering of new facts and their correct interpretation of their practical applications. It does not include research carried out for the sake of acquiring the experience or skill of conducting research, ... " Income Tax Interpretation Bulletin IT-75A2 The second sentence is self explanatory. The first sentence, however, leaves any human activity potentially open to definition as research. It is then up to the applicant to convince the SAC {and ultimately the tax officials) that the activity will be "critical and scientific". Each application should include the research quiestion being asked, the hypothesis being tested, the data acquistion and analysis methods to be used, and the relationship between the cost of proposed research and the proposed budget. Statements {perhaps elaborated) such as: "I want to write a book on HIV epidemiology in North Western Ontario.. ." are simply not adequate in defining research activity. What is the bottom line? All academic disciplines have a concept of what acceptable research topics and methods are. Please conform to the standards of your discipline in making research proposals to SAC. Thank you on behalf of current and future members of SAC. Environmental Research Program Consideration under this program is given primarily to pure and applied research directed towards environmental protection and human health-rel11ted issues. Some major program areas are: - Pollution Prevention - Water Management - Air Issues - Waste Management - Analytical Instrumentation - Environmental Socio-Economics - Risk Assessment - Biotechnology - Pest Control • 3 A's - Zebra Mussel Control - Acid Mine Drainage More specific information is provided in the Environmental Research Priorities document available by contacting Anne Klymenko, Research Officer at ext. 8223. Deadline: January 15, 1993. NSERC NEWS NEW COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM POSTPONED! Unfortunately, NSERC, like all other federal agencies and departments, did not escape the government's most recent effort to control the escalating growth of the federal deficit. While ... NSERC's grant budget was not cut by 10%, as were those of many others, NSERC will not receive the 4% increases in 3 Research News December 1992 �RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS Congresses of the International Geographical Union, like the Olympics, meet once every four years, This year it was the turn of the United States to host the event, which was based in Washington, D.C. in August. Before and after the main Congress, meetings were held all over the country of the various Commissions and Study Groups that bring together people interested in specific aspects of Geography. Two of these were attended by members of Lakehead's Geography Department. The Commission on Changing Rural Systems met, in all the sweltering heat of a midwestern August. on the campus of Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. There, Dr. Robert Dilley presented a paper on "Restructuring a Shoreline Recreation Area: Thunder Bay, Ontario". Two weeks later, the Commission on the Geography of Leisure and Recreation convened in the luxury resort of Telluride, Colorado. Here, 8000 feet up in the San Juan Mountains, Dr. Margaret Johnston gave a paper entitled "Authenticity and the Consumption of a Cultural Commodity", and chaired a session on "Sport and Recreation as a Field of Studies in Geography and the Social Sciences: Change and Challenges". Robert Dilley was also present, and delivered a paper co-authored with Professor Ken Hartviksen of Lakehead's School of Business Administration and Dr. Doug Nord of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, on "Short-Term Cross-Border Tourism: the Mutual Attractions of Duluth, Minnesota and Thunder Bay, Ontario". The presentations might be described as "breath-taking", since at that altitude noone had much breath, anyway. $10,000 each Royal Canadian Geographical Society Studentship in Northern Geography $10,000 Research Support Opportunity in Arctic Environmental Studies - funding for Accommodation Facilities - Services Special Awards for Northern Residents • $5,000 each Chevron Canada Resources Special Award in Public Administration/Community Affairs $5,000 each • residents of Northwest Territories Cooperatives Award • $2,000 Caribou.Research Award - $3,000 Commonwealth Scholarship Plan 1994 New Zealand and Australia• 31 December 1992 Government of Canada Awards Deadlines vary by country International Development Research Centre {IDRC) Young Canadian Researchers Award $20,000 per year - No Deadline John G. Bene Fellowship in Social Forestry $7,000 per year - Deadline: 15 January 1993 Lakehead University 1993-94 Internal Graduate Scholarships· 30 March 1993 Ministry of Colleges and Universities Sir John A. Macdonald Graduate Fellowship in Canadian History • $8,500/year - March 19, 1993 Ontario-Quebec Exchange Fellowship Program - $12,000 - Ph.D. and $10,000MA • January 19, 1993 Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Canadian Soroptimist Grants for Women $5,000 - Deadline: 31 January 1993 Canada-ASEAN Centre/Asia Pacific Foundation Graduate Student Travel Grant Fund $5,000 -January 10, 1993 Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Deadline: 1 March 1993 DELCAN Scholarship - $4,000 Pavement Management Systems/Stanley Technology Group Scholarship - $3,000 Federal/Provincial/Territorial Governments of Canada Scholarship • $3,250 Lea Associates Group Scholarship - $4,000 International Road Federation (IRF) Fellowship - $6,000 US canadian Northern Studies Trust Deadline: 31 January 1993 Studentships in Northern Studies - Organization of American States OAS Regular Training Program Fellowships - funding for Travel Expenses, Tuition Fees, GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 4 Research News Study Materials, Subsistence Allowance • Deadline: 1 March 1993 Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada ...J Deadline: 1 February 1993 Cable Telecommunications Research Fellowship - $5,000 Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Military History - $24,000 per year Military & Strategic Studies (MSS) Internship Program - $16,000 • 12 months Military & Strategic Studies (MSS) Language Program - $16,000 - 12 months & $8,000 tuition fees Military & Strategic Studies (MSS) R.B. Byers Postdoctoral Fellowship - $27,000 Military & Strategic Studies (MSS) Research Awards• $7,500 Military & Strategic Studies (MSS) Scholarship Program - $16,000 - Ph.D. and $13,000 • MA Petro Canada Graduate Research Award • $10,000 Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships· Harvard University - $11,180 US Emergency Preparedness Canada Research Fellowship - $15,000 per year Richard J. Schmeelk Canada Fellowship $15,000 Rick Hansen Man in Motion Legacy Fund 1993 Spinal Cord Injury Research· Deadline: 1 February 1993 ) University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship $10,000- Ph.D., $8,000 • MA Thesis and $6,000 • MA Course Deadline: 15 February 1993 The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all faculty to share wtth us Interesting research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would just would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehicle for communicating your research endeavours to the community at large. For further research information call Anne Klymenko at ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 891oor drop by Alumni House. December 1992 �iiM=i-i JOSEPHINE TAN RAOUL MCKAY New Department - New Chair C Dr. Josephine Tan recently joined the Department of Psychology. Born in Malaysia, Tan pursued her academic career in Canada, receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Alberta. She received her Master of Arts and her PhD from the University of New Brunswick and calls that province her Canadian home. Tan's program was two-fold, both clinical and applied. "The program emphasizes the scientist/practitioner approach • doing research and at the same time, clinical work." Tan carried out her pre-doctoral training at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and her post-doctoral work at Ottawa General. Her research interest is extensive but focusses on depression and mental health in women. "I think Psychology has been ignoring sex differences. I'm investigating the rates of depression in women and how they relate to sex roles and bias in the mental health system." Tan's research also includes interpersonal attraction. She recently submitted a paper to the Journal for Abnormal Psychology which looks at how people respond to depressed people on the basis of gender. She is working on a manuscript that will synthesize these findings. Tan's interests include dance • ballet, ballet jazz and lyrical, as well as classical music. Welcome to Lakehead Professor Tan. Tel: 343-7751. Office: SN 10428 Dr. Raoul McKay has been appointed to head the Department of Native Studies. In September, the first students enrolled in degree and certificate programs in Native Studies. Students will be able to earn a 3-year degree with a Native Studies double major, a certificate in Native Studies or a Native language minor program. Programs offer students fundamental knowledge of First Nations' history, cultural and traditional values, political, constitutional and sociological issues and economic relationships with the mainstream society. Professor Raoul McKay brings to the department a diverse background in many educational areas. Born in Manitoba, McKay was the first person in the Metis community of St. Eustache to complete his entire schooling there before attending St. Paul's College in Winnipeg. As a full and part-time student, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Bachelor of Education degree and a Master of Arts from the University of Manitoba. Most of the work in his M.A. program focused on the history of Native people: his thesis was on the history of Treaty Four. In 1991, Raoul received his Ph.D. in History from the University of Toronto. His thesis was on the history of the Cree of Treaty Five from 1875 to 1930. Most of Dr. McKay's career has centred on education. He taught at the elementary, high school and university level. He taught Native Studies at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, and was the first department head of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba. Consistent with his educational philosophy, Raoul hired native people as professors and seminar leaders. He says his goal at Lakehead will be the same, although he strongly believes that it is important to have Native and non-natives in the courses. Current enrolment in the Native Studies programs is 70. While serving on the Association of Canadian Universities' Northern Studies committee, established to develop guiding principles in research in northern communities, Raoul introduced the idea of creating bursary funds specifically for Native Studies. Most recently, Raoul served with the national working group of Pathways to Success which gives Native people a voice in their training program for postsecondary education. Raoul was heavily involved in sports in this earty years which he maintains helped him cope with university life. In addition to managing and coaching sports teams, he served with many community organizations. Dr. McKay is married to Iris and they have three grown children. Dr. McKay's office is in the lower level of the University Centre (UC-1003) Telephone number is 343-8934 or 8902. IN MEMORIAM Kathleen (Kay) Margaret Hakala passed away December 7, 1992 after a lengthy illness. Born in Coldwell, Ontario in 1933, Kay attended local schools, worked at radio stations in the city and married Arnold Hakala in 1955. They raised three children: John and Doug (both graduates of Lakehead University • John works with Campus Development) and a daughter Barbara. Kay started working part time at the University in 1969 becoming Office Manager in the Admissions Office in 1974. In 1976 Kay became Secretary to Claude Smith, Director of Physical Plant (now Campus Development). She retired in 1989 due to ill health but never let it affect her terrific sense of humour or quick wit. Kay was a very generous, warm-hearted and compassionate person. She would always go to bat for the underdog, so to speak, as anyone who attended Kay's retirement party {1989) would remember. A very dedicated and hardworking employee, Kay had many friends at LU and we will miss her and her friendship. Condolences to husband Arnold and the entire family. r AGORA 5 December 1992 �LAST WRITES by Katherine Shedden As I prepare for Christmas and the long car trip home to Saskatchewan, my thoughts turn to those who cannot be with family at this special time of year. Those who have suffered the loss of a loved one will often experience intense and confused emotions. My thoughts also flash back to the powerful emotions I felt watching the premier performance of Sleeping Children Awake. This is a SO-minute documentary which tells the story of native Canadians who lived through the horrors of the residential school system in Canada. The production follows a convoluted path. Film producer Rhonda Kara Hanah came in contact with artist Shirley Cheechoo and her play "Path with No Moccasins". She believed it would make a great documentary and convinced Shirley the play would make the perfect narrative framework for the video. The collaboration further included a television manger who believed in the project and recognized a story that needed telling to a larger audience - enter Thunder Bay Television's Tony Seuret. If you want to check the educational potential of a project why not check in with a University President • enter Bob Rosehart. He could envision a multitude of educational uses and thus began the successful collaboration with Thunder Bay Television, Magic Arrow Productions and Lakehead University. The show was aired for public broadcast by Thunder Bay Television on December 10. The film traced a government system which took Native children from their homes and communities and placed them in residential schools run primarily by religious orders. In many cases children did not see their families for many years. When they returned the family structure had broken down. Parents and children were strangers. The loss of identity encouraged a cycle of abuse, violence, cultural confusion and repressed anger. The visionaries who made this film happen deserve credit. The next job undoubtedly belongs with the elders who will help with the healing and recovery process for those victims still struggling to understand how that experience has shaped their lives. At the premier showing, a packed house sat in riveted silence as the haunting images and voices of those interviewed recalled and relived the pain. The most poignant responses I heard after the show indicate that this is part of the history of the aboriginal peoples of Canada that must not be forgotten. Tears streaming down her face, one woman simply said, "I was number 22" a reference to the system of numbering the children rather than using their native names. One of the most ironic comments came from a visiting South African professor who said, "I need more information. I simply cannot understand how this happened." I'll give my children an extra hug this Christmas. A reminder never to take any family relationship for granted. And perhaps a grieving for the atrocities committed against cultures • past, present and future. For information about the educational distribution policy for Sleeping Children Awake, contact the Information Office at 343-8300. Sleeping Children I Win a Cook Book The Northwestern Ontario Amateur Wrestling Corporation (under the auspices of the LU Varsity Wrestling Program} is producing a fundraising cook book. NOAWC is a non-profit organization which helps fund the Northwestern Ontario Wrestling Club. All proceeds from the book will go towards travel and accommodation to Provincial and National competitions. Submissions must be by January 15. However recipes can be submitted on an ongoing basis for future publications. Each person who has a recipe published will be entered in a draw for a cook book to take place immediately after publication. There will be five draws. The organization is hoping for a wide variety of recipes, representing the different cultures on campus. Recipes can be sent to "Recipe Book", c/o Chris or Sharon, School of Physical Education & Athletics. For further information contact Francis Clayton at Ext. 8513. Procrastinators Beware! Last month Agora staff promised highlights of the strategic plan and a fe~ture story on the graduate program in Social Work. Blame it on the rain, our impending move across the road, restructuring meetings, chest colds, or a number of other.excuses. These articles are still "on hold" for upcoming issues. Contact North Changes Locations Awake Sleeping Children Awake is a documattary video portraying the residential sc:hool system ior Native Canadians in operatio n until the late 198o's. a •" " '·• LAKEHEAD ~ UNIVERSITY TIU()8111"'Y~ 6 AGORA Wanted: Recipe Submissions Contact North has moved from the university campus to 1139 Alloy Drive. The mailing address at the new facility is Contact North/Contact Nord 1139 Alloy Drive, Suite 104 Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6M8 Telephone: (807) 343-1616 ) ~ -F_ax_: _(8_01_) 3_43_-2_3_ 90_ ___. 1 December 1992 �President's Report continued from page 2 faculty program and were assured that it would be looked upon favourably. We were able to brief Mr. Siikala on the Finnish Chair Project and he made a commitment to seek funds to make a contribution to the Chair Project in the name of the 75th Anniversary of Finland. At this point, we travelled north to Rovaniemi, the home of the University of Lapland and the site of the 3rd Conference of the Association of Circumpolar Universities. Pentti and I had a tour of the new facilities of the University of Lapland (I believe we have 4 students on exchange from Lapland here this term), and we discussed constitutional issues related to the Association of Circumpolar Universities. Unfortunately, I had to return to North America but Lakehead University was well represented at the Circumpolar Conference. The 4th Conference will be hosted by the University of Northern British Columbia. • It was a somewhat hectic trip, but one which I expect to bring some rewards. Incidentally, costs not covered by our hosts were covered by the Japanese Program budget. External Relations Departments to be United With the movement of Contact North out of the Bora Laskin Building to larger space in one of the new office buildings on Balmoral (I believe the one with the large white columns), several space domino moves are set to take place. Firstly, the School of Education will re-occupy the Bora Laskin space vacated by Contact North. The large Contact North portable will be relocated to the Alumni House area which will see, for the first time, the two Divisions of External Relations• Information Services and Alumni and University Development, located in the same area. In the space to be vacated in the School of Nursing Building by Information Services, space relief will be provided to the A.V. and Microcomputer Repair areas as well as allocation to academic space. No additional costs are involved in this reorganization with the major change being to reporting relationships and the focus on a more task-oriented approach. Tidbits A Seasonal Message from the Chancellor My Christmas card list includes many friends who live in countries other than Canada. I wonder what they'll be doing on Christmas Day. Take Annathaie who lives in Sri Lanka. Her country continues to be torn apart by a decade-long civil war. If there's one thing worse than a country with two official languages it's a country with a policy of one of having only one official language which does not accommodate substantial minorities - such as the case in Sri Lanka. Annathaie will have invited both Tamils and Singalese to her home for Christmas Day. I think of Raoult in Cuba. The collapse of Eastern Europe has had drastic consequences for Raoult and his family. Probably his Christmas dinner will be the 3 to 4 pound chicken he gets by ration every 10 days. He would also have been saving his monthly ration of two ounces of coffee for a real celebration At least his daughter still gets daily milk because she's under seven years of age. Then there is Virginia in South Africa. The wonderful thing is she will celebrate this Christmas with hope. However, while she rejoices in the signs of apartheid crumbling, she is also very much aware that many of her friends won't know what voting is when the time comes. Her children have been forced to attend inferior black only schools all their lives and are therefore poorly prepared for the vast changes on the Africa horizon. So Christmas for these folks will be a time of mixed emotions as it is for most of us also. Christmas reminds us not only of our helplessness through the coming of the helpless baby, but also of our confidence in the future through the birth of that same baby. A Merry Christmas to you all. 'Ifie 'Very 'ReverendLois 1-Vi&on Task Force on Space Utilization - I have asked Pentti Paularinne, on behalf of the University Space Committee, to look seriously at utilizing a computer program developed at the University of Ottawa to develop the Lakehead University timetable. During the next two months, test runs will be made on the 1992/93 timetable to compare with our existing timetable and explore the options for 1993/94. U.C.T. Upgrade · Some of the M.C.U. renovation fund monies allocated this year will be used during the next few months to upgrade the U.C.T. so that it can be utilized for lectures on a more regular basis. Modifications will include lighting, acoustics, tab arms and the installation of an advanced AN system. In closing, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year. Have a good time and a safe time during the holiday season. Dr. Bob Rosehart presents a plaque recognizing the co-operation of Lakehead University and Gifu University in Japan to Gifu University President Hashigume. Dr. Rosehart was in Gifu in late November. ( AGORA December 1992 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Office at 8300 or mail your information to SN 1002. Deadline for the January AgorA is January 8, 1993. • 8CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY CHRISTMAS HOURS December 19 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm December 20 • CLOSED December 21 -23 • 8:30 am to 5:00 pm December 24 - 8:30 am to 12:00 noon December 25-27 • CLOSED December 28-31 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm January 1-3 • CLOSED January 4-5 - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm January 6 - Regular hours resume CORNWALL CONCERT SERIES 1992-92 All concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall in the Music & Visual Arts Centre (Tuesdays at 12:30 pm unless otherwise noted). Tickets are available at the door. January 12, 1993 Catherine Wilson's Trio - $7.00/$5.00 January 26, 1993 Krista Buckland, violin; Heather Morrison, piano - $7.00/$5.00 1992-93 NOR'WESTER HOME SCHEDULE JANUARY MONDAY, 11 Video Topic: "Alzheimer's Caregivers Forum" Hosted by Fran Adderley, Manager, Alzheimer Day Centre, St. Joseph's Heritage. In this video, a panel of Thunder Bay and area caregivers speak out about what it is like to be a caregiver to a spouse with Alzheimer's Disease. Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Place: Health Sciences North - Room 2022 MONDAY, 18 English Lecture Series Topic: Oedipus and the Sphinx: The Riddle of the Relations Between Men and Women. Speaker: Professor Richard Berg Time: 7:30 Place: Ryan Building Room 1044 For further information about the series, please contact Prof. Joan Dolphin at ext. 8292. MONDAY, 25 Topic: ''There is Someone Out There" Hosted by Fran Adderley. A twenty minute video describing the Alzheimer Day Centre, St. Joseph'·s Heritage Centre. No charge. Place: Health Sciences North, Room 2022 You are welcome to bring a bag lunch and drink. GGGGGGG ~ THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY Until January 10 Exhibition Alison Kendall: The Big Front Yard A striking display of quilts. Organized by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. CLOSED Christmas Day and Boxing Day January 15 -17 Annual Stamp Club Exhibition January 15 - February 14 Thunder Bay Art Gallery Regional Juried Art Exhibition January 20 - February 14 Carl Beam: The Columbus Boat A GORA The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. II is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. 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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.9 No.10 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 article announcing distinguished researchers, and updates from around campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992-12 Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective Research https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/1cb00d17d88e74d921cf254c5cbad3a6.pdf 9d5dd4d8bebd2821a24963400dc3ed33 PDF Text Text Inside: Bob & Dr. Bob on$ ...... 3 c:a;~=~~ f~~ Ali ·R;~~~~;.-: ! Research . ... .. Blue Pages Operation Mulch? ..... ..11 Lakehead ~ University _AgOrl\ THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO Oliver Tiura: "Susan and I", 1991 Anne Warren: "Equation" VOL. 9. NO.2 FEBRUARY 1992 Mavourneen Trainor: "Great Expectations" Michael Boss: "406 Douglas Street" REGIONAL ARTISTS SERIES Tiura, Trainor, Boss & Warren �Report From the President Dr. Bob Rose hart University Funding - Next Year anti Beyond For some time, the economic plight of the Province of Ontario has been hinted at but, on January 21, 1992, Premier Bob Rae, Treasurer F. Laughren, and our Minister of Colleges and Universities, Richard Allen, combined to announce very meagre grant increases for colleges and universities over the next three years (1 % in 1992/93, 2% in 1993/94, and 2% in 1994/95). This was bad news but not totally unexpected. It was only a matter of time for the public sector to share the malaise that the private sector has been mired in for the past 18 months. The good news is that the recession seems finally to be ending from a North American perspective. The bad news is that Ontario's economy has been particularly hard done by, and Ontario will take some extended period of time to recover. What will this mean for Lakehcad University next year and beyond? It is too early to te!J but, in recent special Senate, faculty/ staff, L.U.F.A. Executive and Labour/Management Committee meetings, I have attempted to give all groups within Lakehead University a picture of our plight, the scope of our options, and provided all with an opportunity to make suggestions. As a result of these meetings, several creative suggestions (both large$ and small $) have come forward, and each and every one will be considered. If readers have additionill input, please send Page 2 your ideas to my office and/ or Mr. F. Poulter, the Chair of the Task Force on Funding. Over the next few weeks, the Task Force and the Senate Budget Committee will formulate approaches which will then be taken to the Labour /Management Committee and other groups for comments and suggestions. It is expected that a "slim" budget will be presented to the Board of Governors in late April, 1992. On a positive note, the healthy enrolment increases that Lakehead University has experienced in rcccn t years has helped limit the impact on our 1992/93 operating budget. In spite of this assistance, however, we still have a major challenge to address. M.C.U. Minister Richard Allen visited the L.U. campus on Wednesday, February 5, 1992 to help the various partners within the L.U. community work together to solve our collective problem. Premier Rae and the Minister both strongly believe that the strategies needed to live with the low grant levels will be found internally by all parties sharing both the responsibility and the pain. In the short term, several new restrictions have been placed on the current year operating and travel budgets. With money to be so tight next year, it is important that we "conserve" now. Residence Update (otherwise known as the "last" project) For some time, we have been working on a new townhouse (with a few apartment units) project. This project would be ideally suited to B.Ed. students and the various Health Sciences students. Unfortunately, the project has been in limbo for some weeks now, but the fog appears to be lifting and, in spite of the operating budget difficulties above, it seems as if we may be in a position to proceed with this project due to some special funding. With the general financial outlook ahead somewhat uncertain, this wiJI likely be the last major residence project in some years. The importance of residence spaces for out-of-town students cannot be underestimated. It is felt that this factor is one of the key decision-making parameters in selecting a university away from home. The project under consideration would be unique in that it would continue our traditional townhouse fom1at with the addition of a limited numberof 2-bcdroom apartment units. Such units would be very flexible and would provide Lakehead University with our first housing suitable for married students. ECHO Environmental Awareness Week Congratulations go out to ECHO for their very success _) ful Environmental Awareness Week Program. The events held in the Agora were well attended and this group continues to raise environmental awareness on campus and promote, in a cooperative fashion, environmental initiatives with the University. Elijah Harper gave the keynote address on "Native Issues with Respect to the Environment". Agora Use Policy The University Space Committee has revised the use of the Agora space for selected events. The original "no events" approach has been changed to allow for a limited number of special events that could be accommodated without moving the furniture, without causing undue cleaning costs, or resulting in a noisy environment which would disrupt nearby classrooms. Since the change, two events have ~ gone off well - the Native Continued pnge 9 Dr. "B" and "Kareem Abdul" Murray battled it out as part of the promotion of Campus Recreation's ongoing competition with Confederation College. AGORA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ February 1992 �Around Campus L.U. Human Performance Laboratory Reaccredited Singapore Bev! The Lakehead University Human Performance Laboratory, the only one in Northwestern Ontario, has been reaccreditcd as one of the 25 Canadian Association of Sport Science High Performance Athlete Testing Laboratories. Dr. Thomas M.K. Song, Professor and Co-ordinator of the Human Performance Laboratory, says the purpose of the accreditation program is quality control and quality assurance in athlete testing, ,r-,:;essing elite athletes, and providing the most effective sport \.\ .ence consultation and counselling to coaches and athletes. Many elite athletes in various sports organizations have been tested and consulted at L.U. Human Performance Laboratory. The high performance athlete testing program has been well accepted by the national sports organization, coaches, and athletes. The tropics have not frizzed, fried or /aliened Bev Stefureak who is shown above with her Taiwanese students. Bev's "travel" year with her husband Matt has been a long series of adventures including getting recruited to teach and being filmed as an "accidental" tourist for a television documentary. The family will leave Singapore this monlh and spend the next half year in Australia and Europe. "Challenged" Youth on way to Guyana Second year Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism student, Sarah Wing, has been selected to participate in a three month project - Youth Challenge International - this summer. 80 Canadians will join forces with 40 international Challengers from Guyana, Costa Rica and Australia for Youth Challenge projects in Guyana and Costa Rica. Sarah leaves for Guyana in August. Youth Challenge is a nonprofit organization co-sponsored by CIDA and the private sector. lt works with scientific institutes, universities, government agencies and service groups focusing expertise upon a spectrum of recognized problems in developing regions. West meets North meets South The directors of three Centres for Aging and Health take lime for a group photograph al the opening of the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health. Sandy MacPherson, Director of McMaster University's Centre and Neena Chappell, Director of the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba congratulate Mary Lou KelletJ (centre) who will direct the nor/hem centre. Chappell gave the inaugural public lecture and challenged the audience to think about formal and informal care for seniors and forns on social polici;. The Northern Centre is funded and supported by McMaster University for two years. in his address Dr. MacPherson praised the team at Lakehead and said the "medical schools in southern Ontario could learn a lot from what you're doing here." February 199,&,-------- - - - -- - -- AGORA Page 3 �Continued from page 1 Visual A rtists REMOTE ACCESS TO THE ONLIN E CATALOG UE Lakehead University Library's O nline Cata logue provides upto-date information on the holdings of The Chancellor Paterson Library and the Education Library. Books, government documents, atlases and reserve mate rials can be identified using the Online Catalogue. The OnHne Catalogue can be searched from locations on campus as well as off campus w ith the appropriate communications software a nd a microcomputer with a modem. Access is available to La kehead University s tudents and facu lty, other library and external users. f:or mo re inform~tion about accessing a nd searching the Online Catalogue, pick up a brochure at the Informatio n Desk on the Main Floor of the Cha ncellor Paterson Library. LIBRARY TOURS AN D INSTRUCTION S ESSION S I~ you wo uld like to know more about the library, its ~erv1ces, ~r how to use the Online Cata logue, why no t come int~ the library for a tou r? A reference librarian will point out _im po rta nt sources and services, s how you how to use the Online Catalogue and a nswer any questions that you may have about the library. contact the Information Desk of The Chancellor Pate rson Libra ry at 343-8302. They did it! In what can best be described as "an amazing feat" the Library staff completed a major phase in the development of the online catalogue on December 20, 1991. On that da te the last monograph record from the old card catalogue was entered into the database. The number of records in the database is now over 400,000! The project, begun in 1987, involved all staff in the Bibliographic Processing Department. It meant that as well as keeping up with the cataloguing of new acquisitio ns, time had to be found for review ing an? enterin g the records from all forme rly purchased matenals. Further work still remains to be done in cleaning up the database but the major wo rk is now complet~d. Our u~ers can now sea rch the online catalogue confident tha t 11 represents a complete record of the Library monograph holdings. Lynn Barber, Chief Cataloguer, admits it was "a wonderful feel_ing" to begin to see the last record but he was quick to praise and thank all the members of the Bibliographic Processing De partment. "AU were involved in one way or a nother and made important individual contributions." He sends special tha nks to Leno re Randle and Ginnie Taylo r (Reference a n_d lnforn:iation Services) for their searching prowess; Ch~stel ~~in and Ella Euremov!ch for their many hours of typing, editing and problem solving; Louise Reccia for keeping track of many thousands of electronic files without major loss and to members of other Departments who displayed much pa tience w ith attempts to explain peculiar baracode-less records in the o nline catalogue. Congra tulatio ns on a job well done! Page 4 From tlie Tf11111der Bay Art Gallery News Release The Regional Artis ts Series was presented December 20 _) Ja nuary 26 and exhibited the recent work of four local artists: Oliver Tiura, Mavourneen Trainor, Michael Boss a~d Anne Warren. All are members of the faculty of the Visual A~t~ Depar~ment at Lakehead University and a ll have exh1b1ted their work previously at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Both their work and choice of media are diverse, the exhibition representing four highly individual sta tements and current explo rations by these artists. Oli~er Tiura has exhibited his work in Europe, Mexico, the United States and Canada. Most recently, Tiura's bronze scu lpture entitled A New Begi1111i11g was unveiled in the foyer of the Multicultural Centre in Thunder Bay. A graduate of the Ontario College of Ari, he obtained his M.F.:-4-. De~ee fr~~ ~he State University of Guanajuato, Mexico. This exh1b1tio n features mainly Tiura's threedim~nsi? nal bron~e sculptures, but a lso includes examples of his m1xed-med1a constructions and acrylics on paper. Anne Warren is a printmaker whose recent series of la rge prints, based on images a nd impressions of Stonehenge, fo rms a part of this exhibit. Her exclusively bl~ck-an~-white intaglio prints investigate the processes of printma ~ng and a lso present commentary on a variety of ?the~ topics: A graduate of Lakehead University majo ring in pnntma king, Anne Warren has exhibited he r work ext~n~i~ely, and in 1988 participated in a two-person ~xh1b1ho ~ at t~e Thunder Bay Art Gallery. H er prints are included in private collections in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. Approximately 18 feet in length, Mavourneen Trainor's pa inting in this exhibitio n is composed of a seque nce of five pa nels placed side by side and the matically linked. Entitled Great Expectations, the panels functio n as a storyboard which deals with w~men'~ isssues._Comprised of large, very colourful and figurative acrylics on canvas, this new work represnts a departure in both style and content for this artis t. Born in Mexico City and educated in Lima, Peru, Mavourneen Trainor-Bruzzesse graduated with a Bachelo r of Fin~ A_rts Degree from Queen's University and brings to her painting a ba~k~ou_nd in ~rintmaking and photography. She has exh1b1ted in Mexico, South America, Great Britain and Canada. Her paintings of puppet imagery are well ~~wn to art a udiences in Thunder Bay. Originally from Manitoba, Michael Boss holds a Masters of Fine Arts Degree form the University of Windsor. He has exhibited his paintings_in galleries across Canada, from Manitoba to Prince Edward Island, in both group and o ne P: rson exhibitio ns. His most recent, currently at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery is of a new installation work. ln this Thunder Bay exhibtion, Michael Boss exhibits a crylic o n masonite paintings from his Interiors series. BREAKING UP IS HARD . . . BUT POSSIBLE Personalize~ Approach to Quit Smoking An Innovative Program now Available Free of Charge to a ll members of the University Community (Faculty, Staff, Students & their Partners) For Consultation a nd Appointment CONTACT 346-QUIT (7848) AGORA - -- - -- - - - -- - - - - February 1992 �Faces Generous Donation gives boost to new residence Hope Fennell Meet a new faculty member in the School of Education. This native of Saskatchewan is living, breathing proof tha t determination is an indigenous trait in prairie folk. Dr. Fennel has one of those -convoluted career paths that began " at the Regina General Hospital in nursing, took her back into arts and science, then teacher education, an \.,1. ,. early childhood specialty, then into ~, teaching, raising a family, comrnunity service, special education, principal at a Hutterite community AND during all that she completed her masters in education curriculum and her doctorate in administration. Appointed Assistant professor in the fall, she is teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in education administration, supervisory relations and instructional development (which took her all the way to Red Lake). Well settled into Thunder Bay, which she calls "a very pleasant community" Professor Fennel has been able to pursue her musical interests which include piano, theatre and the Symphony chorus. Her recently retired husband and 16 year old son will be joining her in the near future. L..__ _ _ _ _ __ __ , New Manager of Alumni Services Evelyn Halliday is a woman who thinks of others. When health problems restricted her world travels, the Thunder Bay resident decided that she would start a fund for a fully accessible international residence on campus. Her generous donation was announced at the Northern Vision Campaign Launch and according to John Russell who heads up the $19.2 million dollar campaign, "it is selfless gifts like this that will leave a lasting legacy for the students of tomorrow." Miss Halliday proudly shows Dr. Rosehart the Halliday family coat of arms. Scott Fortnum has joined the team in the Deparh11ent of External Relations as the Manager of Alumni Services. A graduate of Wilfred Laurier University, Scott's background .,, in fundraising, marketing and community services will provide additional staff experience to increase the profile and strengthen the liaison between the 20,000 plus alumni and their campus. He will head up special annual events such as homecoming and the Phonathon. An on-going goal with be to centralize an up-to-date information system to serve graduates. Scott believes that a person's alumni connection is in1portant whether networking for career purposes, social contacts, governance of the university or supporting higher education. Scott recently worked on a project in St. John's, Newfoundland where he helped lay the groundwork for a $4 million international campaign. Arriving in the winter, he and his wife Sandra are getting a realistic immersion into life in northern Ontario. Admitting that he has occasionally put longjohns under his business suit, Scott feels ready to "be a northerner". He prefers smaller cities and thinks Thunder Bay is "beautiful and hospitable" . In the summer he'll give cah1ping and fish ing a try but for now he's happy curling up with a good spy novel, teasing Bart, his cat \•Vith an attitude. and try[ng to find out where his furniture is. February 1992,- - -- -- - -- - - - -- - AGORA Page 5 �THUNDER AT THE "THUNDERDOME" by Chris W illiarns The fans at the Thunderdome this year have had their share to cheer about, but m aybe it just hasn't been enough. CHCH TV in Hamilton rated Thunderdome fans second best in the conference behind the noisier supporters of teams hailing from the University of Guelph. Dick Beddoes would have had more sense. We cheered when the varsity wrestling team finally got revenge on the OUAA defending champion Western Mustangs in a dual meet just before Christmas. However, our perennial underdog/matmen could only manage a third place finish at their own Gord Garvie tournament. That, along with a season ending shoulder injury to Craig Hardy has slowed them down just a little. Both men's and women's basketball teams have also given us cause to cheer. Up until McMaster marauded through town January 24th and 25th, things were looking pretty good. The men, bolstered by the outstanding play of Peter Brown and Anthony Randall, were sitting in a three way tic for first place in the OUAA west with Waterloo and Guelph. The women, buttressed by the strong return of Kelly Fitzgerald from her injuries, were sitting in second spot at 4-0, right behind Western at 5-0. McMastcr swept the men and stole one from the women taking three out of four on the weekend. We cheered anyway. The continued strong play from the Volleyball team has been a delightful surprise, and one of the biggest reasons for Thunderdomians to cheer. Despite the lack of depth evident after the departure of long time setter Kelly Williams, the team continues to hold onto second place in the OWIAA west just a few wins back of McMaster. With only four matches left in the regular season and the team playing as doggedly as ever, we may have cause to do a lot more cheering. All in all, our varsity teams arc doing quite well for the first half of the season. OK, our fans may not have been as vocal as usual, but it's colder up here than it is in Guelph and it takes us longer to thaw out the pipes. As for CHCH TV in Hamilton, well... don·t go away, we'll be righ t back with the second half after these commercial messages. Cross Country Ski Trails Open at LU Dr. John Whitfield, Vice-President (Academic) shows off his athletic abilities as he leads a group of racers through the ceremonial ribbon set up to mark the beginning of the new cross country ski trails at LU. Page 6 On January 23 Lakchcad University's Nordic Ski Club, assisted by the School of Physical Education & Athletics, opened the first-ever groomed ski trails on c~m pus. The new 4.2 kilometre course is suitable for both skating a11d classic cross-country skiing. The trail begins in front of the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse, continues through the campus and moves out through the Thunder Bay Country Club golf course. Trail development was spearheaded by physical education professor Dr. Moira McPherson who was assisted by Big Thunder National Ski Traini11g Cenh·e and Lappe Nordic Ski Centre. The trail is open to the public and is manitaincd by LU students. A nominal ~ season fee of $15 for individuals and $2i.,.,/ for families can be paid at the athletic office. AGORA _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ February 1992 �RESEARCH NEWS FEBRUARY 1 992 Canadian Foundation For Aids Research and Max Bell Foundation Support Vital AIDS Education Research on Campus by JoA nne Silvennan, Foundations Officer I nformation deficiencies and misinformation about AIDS as well as obscure language could be some of the reasons that young adults face high risk with this deadly disease. Perhaps students do not see themselves as fitting the stereotype of a person who could get AIDS? These questions and others will be addressed and hopefully answered in some exciting new research conducted by investigators, Cynthia Loos, A;;;,ociate Professor of Nursing and Dr. Alan Bowd, Professor of Education in cooperation with Jessie Sutherland, Nurse, Health Services and Joy Lawson, Director of Student Services. This three year longitudinal study is titled: AIDS Ed ucation Programs: Are They Working? With generous support from the Canadian Foundation fo r Aids Research and the Max Bell Foundation, this 82,000 project will evaluate an innovative AIDS education program for its long term effects on reducing risky sexual behaviour. The target group will be university students who apply to Lakehead University, prior to and following a program of AIDS education. Professors Loos and Bowd are deeply committed to creating awareness about AIDS. An old adage comes to mind - an ounce o f prevention is worth a pound of cure. But let's look at a few statistics. Dr. Alan King's "Canada Youth and AIDS Study" in 1988 revealed that existing AIDS education programs have limited effect on changing sexual behaviour. Studies continue to show that misinformation about AIDS and its consequences as well as risky sexual behaviour, exist among university students. Canadian 1991 statistics indicate that there were 934 cases of AIDS reported and 537 deaths in the 20-29 year age group. Given the lag time between infection with HIV and AIDS other data indicate that HIV is occurring in many young adults under the age of 25. A student survey (January 1990) of four universities in Ontario, including Lakehead, revealed tha t 60% of respondents entering Lakehead University in the fall of 1989 agreed strongly or somewhat agreed that sex was "all right if people liked each other." Further researd1 by Loos and Bowd in 1989 showed that more than 50% were sexually active and 29% of the subjects had two or more parh1ers during the previous 12 months. In the Canada Youth and AIDS Study it was found that only 14% of college/university students who indicated that they 'often' had intercourse 'always' used T 1ndoms, but 22% of males and 28% of females who 'often' \.,1ad sexual intercourse, never used condoms. Alcohol, loneliness and lack of social support have also been correlated with high risk sexual behaviour. f( At present Lakehead University's Health Services area provides an informal program of AIDS education through pamphlets, video tapes, posters, seminars and one-to-one discussions to help students make decisions about sexual and social behaviour. No evaluation has been conducted as to the impact of this information. We need to know what is getting through and what isn't. Lakehead is not unlike most postsecondary institutions across the country. However this project will seek to develop a high quality professional education package (which incorporates motivational aspects and behaviour ski Us), will seek to increase knowledge concerning AIDS and its transmission, will seek to encourage increased discussion among sexual parmers and peers concerning safer sex, and ultimately to promote the appropriate choice of sexual parrners. Based on feedback from national and international AIDS researchers, Loos and Bowd have fine-tuned their education plan. For example one of the more innovative strategies to be utilized as a major component of their educational package will be several perfom1ances of a live comedy presented in student-oriented environments. Suffice to say with very little evaluative research going on regarding ATOS education programs at the university level, tertiary institutions across the country will want to glean the fruits of Professors Loos and Bowd's labour. Research on AIDS Education Programs: Are Th ey Working? commences in June, 1992. Researchers Alan Bawd and Cynthia Loos. �Research Profile: Dr. Said Easa, Department of Civil Engineering Dr. Said Easa, Department of Ovil Engineering, recently was recognized as Lakehead University's Distinguished Researcher for 1991-92 by Lakehead University upon the recommendation of the Senate Research Committee. Dr. Easa's main research interest is transportation engineering. This area includes such systems as highways, ports, airports, railways, and pipelines. The majority of his research is related to the highway system which includes several components: traffic system management, geomehic design, pavement design, construction, and surveying. Traffic system management (TSM) is a concept that has evolved during the 1970's because of scarce financial resources. Its purpose is to improve traffic operation through inexpensive, short term improvements. Dr. Easa conducted TSM studies in San Jose, Palo Alto, Queen Elizabeth way near Toronto, and Thunder Bay. In particular, a study was done to coordinate traffic signals along Algoma Street in Thunder Bay. The study found that signal coordination could result in savings in fu el consumption and vehicle delay of about 20%. He also developed two computer models for traffic management in freeways, downtown and residential areas. Some related theoretical work has also been developed including a shortest-route algorithm that simplifies network coding and a reliabilitybased method for signal timings. Research on geometric design addressed the characteristics of sight distance in highway alignment; a key safety element. Specifically, the design length requirements of unsymmetrical vertical curves and lateral clearance needs on the inside of horizontal curves were developed. The results of this research can be valuable in the operational and costeffectiveness analysis of critical highway locations. Future research will be devoted to exploring a n ew vertical curve that is smoother and more comfortable to drivers and incorporating reliability analysis in geometric design. Other work in this area focused on sight-hidden dips on highways. The hidden-dip profile contributes to passing manoeuvre accidents because the passing driver is deceived by the view of the road beyond the dip free of opposing vehicles (Fig - 1). A methodology has been developed that avoids a hidden- A siglzt-1,idden dip on Highway 11-17 near 1711111der Bay dip in the new design and delineates its location on existing highways. Dr. Easa's pavement research started in 1989. A method of overlay design that achieves consistent overlay thickness has been developed. The method is an extension of the procedure developed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation officials. Further development of the method has just been completed. In the construction area, new methods of aggregate blending, trade-off analysis, establishing roadway grades, earthwork allocations, resource levelling, and earth volume computations have been developed. These methods incorporate such features as randomness of aggregate gradations, nonlinearity of the ground profile, and guaranteeing the best solution. Application of these methods is enhanced by the recent advances in ) computer technology and graphics capabilities. Research on surveying developed mathematical tools and analysis methods that: 1) replace the time-consuming graphical methods, 2) achieve more computational efficiency, 3) relax some of the analysis assumptions, 4) achieve more accuracy, and 5) analyze new surveying problems. Surveying is a rapidly developing science in which the application of mathematics and computers will play a greater role than in the past. Looking ahead, Dr. Easa hopes that this research effort will be complemented by such emerging tedrnologies as expert systems and intelligent vehicle-highway systems (IVHS) which are gaining momentum in Canada and the United States. With the lVHS technology, many of our understandings about traffic operations and transportation planning may have to be revised. GREENPLAN UPDATE HEALTH AND WELFARE/MRC The Office of Research and Graduate Studies is continually receiving information on research funding opportunities under the Federal GREEN PLAN. The GREEN PLAN consists of many federal environmental programmes associated with different government agencies. To date, the Office of Research and Graduate Studies has informed you of the Eco-Research: Tri-Council Green Plan program. In addition to this, other opportunities exist through Environment Canada, Forestry Canada, etc. If you are a researcher in the social sciences and humanities or the na tural sciences and enginee"ring and are interested in pursuing environmentally related research activities under the above initiative, please contact Kelly Morris, Office of Research and Graduate Studies at ext. 8939. NHRDP - AIDS Research Program As part of the federa l government's commih11ent to fighting AJDS in Canada, the Nc1tional Health Research and Development Program (NHRDP) continues to provide support for health sciences research related to HIV and ALDS. Activities eligible for support under the NHRDP's AIDS research program include: research projects, pilot and feasibility studies, fom1U!ation proposals and demonstration / evaluation projects; as well as personnel awards for the training of new researchers and for the support of career "\ researchers working in the AIDS field; and research-oriented< conferences, workshops and symposia. Deadline: March 15 and September 15. Page2 - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - -- - - - - - - - February 1992 �Joint Fellowships for AIDS Research Training NHRDP and MRC have just announced a new initiative in support of basic biomedical and clinical research training · tUowships at the post-doctoral level. Additional information • ., be obtained from the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Deadline: April 1 and November 15. ONTARIO MINISTRY OF HEALTH Health Care Systems Research Projects Through the Health Care Systems Research Program, the Ministry suppor ts studies which evaluate aspects of Ontario's health care system, with a view of improving its cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and acceptability to consumers. The program is divided into six sub-programs: 1)Research Projects - Deadline: May 1 and Novcmbcrl 2)Feasibility Studies - Anytime 3)Formulation Grants (supports the development of research proposals) - D eadline: Any time 4)lnformation Studies - M ay 1 and November 1 S)Workshop s and Conferences - Anytime For program guidelines, p lease contact Anne Fiorenza, Research Officer at ext. 8223. GRADUATE STUDIES NEWS THESES TITLES FROM NOVEMBER 1991 CONVOCATION FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE Master of Arts DUGBARTEY, Anthony (Psychology) Supervisor: Dr. Marg Sellick Thesis Title: Establishing Norms on the Auditory Comprehen:(ion Test Among a Sample of First Year University Students. FLOOD, Karen Ruth (Psychology) Supervisor: Dr. John Jamieson Thesis Title: Physical Fitness, Health and Cardiovascular Recovery From Psychological and Physiological Stress in Women. HARRIGAN, Thomas Roderick (Psychology) Supervisor: Dr. Stephen Goldstein Thesis Title: Social Facilitation of Extinction of Rats. JACKSON, Sherry Ann (M.A. Psychology) S11pervisor: Dr. Marg Sellick Thesis Title: The Effects of Gender Stereotypes and Adherence to Attitudes and Beliefs on Reaction to Wife Abuse. JACKSON, Tena Marie (M.A. Psychology) Supervisor: Dr. Scott Sellick Thesis Title: Medication Compliance Among Breast Cancer Patients on Long-tem1 Adjuvant Chemotherapy. JEFFERY, Bonnie (Psychology) S11pervisor: Dr. John Jamieson Thesis Title: Finger Temperature Recovery from Stress. MCMURRAY, Kelly Marie (M.A. Psychology) Supervisor: Dr. William Melnyk Thesis Title: Dieting Practices, Influences, Beliefs and Self..Concept of Female High School Students. ! ' WHIFFEN, Arlene Denise (Psychology) Supervisor: Dr. Ed Bauman February 1992 _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ Thesis Title: The Effects of Early Education on Later Social, Adaptive and Behavioral Functioning. Master of Science XU, Wei (Chemistry) Supervisors: Dr. David Holal1/Dr. Alan Hughes Thesis Title: The Chemistry of Cobalt an d n ickel Complexes with Bis (Diphenylphosphino) methane and CO Ligands. FACULTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Master of Science (Forestry) DESCHAMPS, Kerry Charles (M.Sc.F.) S11pervisor: Dr. Willard Carmean Thesis Title: Height Growth and Site Index of Trembling Aspen in North Central Ontario. IP, David (M.Sc.F.) Supervisor: Dr. Ed Setliff Thesis Title: Detection and Assessment of Armillaria in Young Conifer Plantations of Northwestern Ontario and Northeastern China. LT, Yanjun (M.Sc.F.) Supervisor: Dr. Willard Carmean Thesis Tille: Soil-site Relations for Trembling Aspen (Populus trem11loides Michx.) in Northwestern Ontario. MA TAKALA, Pa tTick (M.Sc.F.) Supervisor: Dr. Peter Duinker Thesis Tille: Feasibility of Community Forestry in Northern Ontario: A Socio-Economic and Biophysical Evaluation Framework. WEA VER, Kevin (M.Sc.F.) S11pervisor: Dr. Peggy Knowles Thesis Tille: Pollen pool heterogeneity in natural stands of upland and lowland black spruce (Picea mariana (Mill.) B.S.P.) Master of Science (Applied Sport Science and Coaching) BURKE, Jeff (M.Sc.) Supervisor: Dr. Bob Thayer Thesis Title: The Effect of Two Interval Training Programs on Lactate Threshold and Oxygen Kinetics at the Onset of Exercise in Females. Master of Education BRADY, Patrick H. (M.Ed.) Supervisor: Dr. Jim Ryan Thesis Title: An Analysis of Program Delivery Services in First Nations, in Federal and Provincial Schools in Northwestern Ontario. THIRD ANNUAL GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE The Office of Research and Graduate Studies has announced a call for abstracts for presentation at the Third Annual Graduate Student Conference. All currently registered graduate students, full-time and part-time, are encouraged to share their research interests with the University community to be held on March 18, 1992. The First Annual Conference p resented research topics on specific regional issues. The Second Annual Conference had an outstanding response, with a total of fourteen presenters and the Conference being held over two days. RESEARCH NEWS - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - - Page3 �The purpose of the Conference is to: GREEN PLAN PRO GRAMS l )give graduate students a public forum for presenting their research activities 2)to enhance the awareness within the University community of the calibre and diversity of research being undertaken by graduate students. 3)to publicly acknowledge the efforts of faculty supervisors As in previous years, we look forward to an excellent response. Enquiries about the upcoming Conference should be directed to Kris DeLorey, Graduate Studies (Ext. 8785). SSHRC/NSERC/MRC - Eco-Research: Tri-Council Green Plan Program - Research Grants (letter of intent) - February 29, 1992; University Research Chairs - May 15, 1992; Research \ Fellowships - June 15, 1992. J) 1992-93 INTERNAL GRADUATE SCHOLARSlllPS Applications are now available for the 1992-93 Internal Graduate Scholarship competition in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. The application and an official transcript must be received by March 30, 1992. The following scholarships will be awarded: -Alumni Association Silver Jubilee Graduate Scholarship (Entering Students Only) -Lakehead University Graduate Scholarship (Entering Studen ts Only) -Abitibi-Price Inc. Graduate Fellowship and the C.J. Sanders Graduate Scholarship (Entering Students Only) -1992-93 Ontario Graduate Scholarship "Institutional" Competition (Continuing and Entering) For more information about these and other graduate scholarship opportunities, contact Kris DeLorey in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES NSERC Programs Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15 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 OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS 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. Environmental Youth Corps - February 14, 1992. European Community Visitors Program - March 1, 1992. G. Allan Rocher Institute - Research Grants in Mental Handicap - April 30, 1992. Health and Welfare Canada/MRC - AIDS Research Program March 15 and September 15; Joint Fellowships for AIDS Research Training - April 1 and November 15. Humanities Research Group, Visiting Humanities Fellowships - February 28, 1992. LU-McMaster Link - Northern Ontario Health Research Grants - February 28, 1992. National Research Council - Laboratories Research Associateships - Open Ontario Ministry of Health - Nursing Innovation Fund January I, May 1, September 1 Ontario Ministry of Health - Health Care Systems Research Projects: Research Projects (May 1 and November 1), Feasibility Studies (Anytime), Formulation Grants (Anytin1c), Tnfom1ation Studies (May 1 and November 1), Workshops and Conferences (Anytime). Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Ontario Joint Transportation Research Program and Consultant Assignments - February 14, 1992. , GRADUATE SCHO LARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 1 ...lJ Canada Memorial Foundation - February 29, 1992 CIDA Awards for Canadians - February 12, 1992 Government of Canada Awards - Deadlines vary by country Young Researchers Award - Open Internal Grnduate Scholnrships - March 30, 1992 Alumni Association Silver Jubilee Graduate Scholarship Lakehead University Graduate Scholarship Abitibi-Price Inc. Graduate Fellowship and the C.J. Saunders Graduate Scholarship 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/Departrnent of Communications Joint Initiative; Research on Cultural Development in an Open Economy February 7, 1992 SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE NSERC Internal Research Grants Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992, May 15, 1992 Travel to do Research Program - January 15, 1992, May 15, 1992 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 Page4 - - - - -- - - - - -- -- - RESEARCH NEWS - -- - - - - - - - - - Februa ry 19 9 2 �People /Papers /Publications Special Projects/Awards -"l""'Professor Walter Crowe, School of Business Administrapresented two days of seminars to managers in Manitoba. Held in Winnipeg, the first day dealt with modem approaches to Materials Management, and in particular the use of statistical forecasting to improve the use of materials in manufacturing.The second day concentrated on Material Requirements Planning, and Manufacturing Resource Planning, as computer-based modem systems. The 40 participants came from various locations in Manitoba plus two from Northwestern Ontario. Dr. Colin Graham, Professor of Mathematics, presented "Extreme points in A(E)" in December at the University of Waterloo Pure Mathematics Department Colloquium and at the Canadian Mathematics Society Winter meeting in Victoria. His paper (joint with A. Lau and M. Leinert) "Continuity of Translation in the dual of LOO(G) and related spaces" appeared in the December, 1991 issue of Transactions of the American Mathematical Society. Mr. Michael Boss, Assistant Professor, Department of Visual Arts, presented a solo exhibition entitled "Into the world came a soul called Christine..." at the Kitchener/ Waterloo Art Gallery from October 31 , 1991 to January 4, 1992. In September, 1991 he participated in a large group t( ibition entitled "Synergos TT" whid1 opened in Winnipeg at Gallery 1C03 at the University of Winnipeg and is currently touring the province of Manitoba. From there it will tour throughout the Ukraine and to Canada Houses in Paris, France, London, England and Washington,D.C. Currently, Professor Boss is participating in a four person exhibition at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery along with other Visual Arts faculty members; Oliver Tiura, Mavourneen Trainor and Anne Warren. Mr. Alain Nabarra, Associate Professor, Department of Languages, presented a paper entitled "Come Robinson Crusoe sur son ile ...: l'espace culture! colonial et le role de la presse au 18e siecle", to the VITT th International congress on the Enlightment held at the University of Bristol, U.K.. The paper will be published in the Conference Proceedings. This Congress, organized by the International Society for Eighteenth Century Studies, is held every four years. The next one will be hosted by the University of Munster, Germany. Prof. Nabarra is also a member of a research team working on the publication of a Dictionnaire de la Presse de langue francaise. 1600 - 1789. The first volume has just been published jointly by the Voltaire Foundation, Taylor Institute, _p.xford, and Editions Universitas, Paris (557 p.). He is the \ __ hor of 17 articles in the first volume. Volume 2 will be published at the end of 1992, volumes 3 and 4 in 1993 and 1994 respectively. The general editor is Jean Sgard, Professor at the University of Grenoble, France. ·L.1, recently Research and travel for these projects were funded in part by grants from SSHRC through the Senate Research Committee. Dr. Chris Jecchinis, Professor Emeritus of Economics, presented a paper entitled "The Problems and Prospects of Refom1s in the Soviet Union: The Case of Joint Ventures" at the Hellenic Economic Association Fourth Annual Congress on East - West Economic Relations in the 90's. The congress took place at the Centre of International and European Economic Law in Theassaloniki, Greece from December 19 to 20, 1991. Dr. Margaret Johnston, Department of Geography and Centre for Northern Studies has published a chapter entitled "Facing the challenges: adventure in the mountains of New Zealand" in Special Interest Tourism, edited by Betty Weiler and Michael Hall. KUDOS! Lakehead Un'iversity professor from the School of Physical Education & Athletics, Dr. Ian Newhouse, set a new record in the 600 metre indoor dash record at the Pepsi-Cola University Northwest Open in Minnesota on January 18. Newhouse finished the race in 1:19:42 - beating the old record of 1:19:83 set in 1986. DIKA HONOURED WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARD Peter Dika, Aquatics Facilities Manager, is this year's winner of the George Rowe Memorial Award. This very prestigious honour is presented annually at the Lakehead Sports Celebrity Dinner held in February. The award is emblematic of significant volunteer contributions made over many years to the youth of Thunder Bay. Dika was an outstanding athlete in basketball, football, baseball, bowling, fastball and softball. He made his major contribution to youth sports in the area of coaching. He also refereed basketball and football at the high school, senior and university levels. Oika is best known for his outstanding high school coaching at St. Pat's from 1952-56. He coached basketball, football and track and field. He led St. Pat's to its first junior basketball title in 1954 and did it again in 1956. From 1970-73 he coached the Lakehead University's junior varsity basketball team which won the city title in 1971. In 1971-72 he served as assistant varsity coach. The School of Physical Education & Athletics is very proud of Peter Dika and congratulates him on the receipt of the George Rowe Memorial Award. February 199~- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - AGORA Page 7 �HEALTH SCIENCES RESOURCE CENTRE Improving the Prognosis for Northern Ontario Health Care i.' Excerpts from an article by Larry Sanders which will appear in Thunder Bay Magazine F or decades northerners have complained about insufficient health care services and a chronic scarcity of health care professionals, particularly in smaller communities. Simultaneously, northerners have imagined the creation of a medical school in northern Ontario as a possible cure for our health care woes. The Health Sciences Resource Centre, set back in the trees at the corner of Balmoral and Beverly Streets on the campus, is not that medical school. But its official opening in September 1991 marked the onset of a renewed quest for fresh solutions to those old afflictions in northern health care. Dr. Peter Neelands, a practising paediatrician in Thunder Bay, has been involved for years in continuing education programs for northern medical practitioners. He's now the Chaim1an of the Northwestern Ontario Medical Program (NOMP) at the Centre. NOMP was established in 1972 as a collaborative venture between the local and regional Medical Societies and the medical school at McMaster University in Hamilton, which was just opening in 1972. Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, NO:MP offered unique community-based educational experiences in northwestern Ontario for McMastcr medical students, interns and residents. By 1976, the scope of the program had expanded to include participants from a!J five Ontario medical schools. The McMaster educational philosophy is based on the use of preceptorspractising physicians who arc teamed up, one-on-one with students whid1 also provides them with an opportunity to observe first hand the lifestyle of professionals in remote communities. The physician preceptors who manage and participate in the program maintain active practices in the community and ensure that NOMP continues to offer a distinct northern perspective. Ncclands says the Centre "has different themes to different people. The (provincial) government secs it as their contribution through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund of commitment towards increasing heal th sciences programs coming on board at LU and Page 8 ~ I ldJ1 ~~ • .,- .r ~ . , --~~.\'!~ ' ti\!· • ! l ~~ a place for all reasons probably becoming part of the university at some future time in a complete sense." The Northwestern Ontario Family Medicine Residency Program (NOFMRP) is an offshoot of NOMP. It links with McMaster's Medical Sd1ool to provide postgraduate residency training for medical school graduates seeking Certification in Family Medicine. Eventually, NOFMRP will have up to 36 fu!J time students getting a unique northern-oriented understanding of the Family Medicine specialty. The Northern Studies Stream is another collaboration between McMaster and Lakehcad. Sixty occupational therapy and physiotherapy students arc now receiving a portion of their training in northwestern Ontario. Students in each program complete an 8-week academic block and/or a 6-week clinical block during their 24 months of studies. As part of their professional studies, students explore northern health problems unique to this area. Integrating theory and practice, students follow the academic block with clinical placements in various northwestern Ontario communities. The Northern Outreach Program is clcdicated to the philosophy that the north not only has to recruit more health care professionals, but also make special efforts to provide continuing education to support and retain the ones already here. Linked with the University of Western Ontario, there are Outreach coordinators in communicative disorders and nursing. Sue Berry, the associate administrator of the Centre, says the coordinators "help to promote professional development for practising clinicians, through workshops and continuing education. Say there's a group of physiotherapists in Dryden that really want a workshop on some technique. They can call Northern Outreach and get help developing a workshop. In addition to that, Northern Outreach helps facilitate student placements in the north." The Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health (NECAH) is an off-shoot of a similar program at McMaster, NECAH plans to become an independent program by September 1993. Mary Lou Kelley, the Director of NECAH says, "with an aging population, the intent is to set up facilities, resources and programs that will educate health professionals about aging and health." The North ern Health Human Resources Research Unit (NHHRRU) is a joint project with Laurentian University in Sudbury to study factors affecting the recruitment and retention of health professionals in the north. The research will be in parh1ership with DistTict Health Councils, hospitals, and the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation, which represents 33 native communities in the far northern part of the province. Bruce Minore, Site Director, says "we need to find out the factors that affect students' choices to go into a health-related field, especially northern s tudents." Lakehead an¢ Laurentian arc splitting a funding commitment from the Ontario Ministry of Health for NHHRRU of S2 million dollars, spread over five years. NEXT MONTH: Jim Kraemer, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Health Sciences Resource Centre, took his appointment at the time of the opening last fall. He brings a wealth of experience and we'll find out why he answered the "call of the North". AGORA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ February 1992 �President's Report continued from pnge2 Pow Wow and the ECHO Conference, ~ the compromise policy seems to be J.- .o a good start. Condolences Our condolences go out to the family of Stephen Johnson, a Lakehead University graduate who passed away in the recent snowmobile accident on Lake Superior. Get Well Ken Sundell was foiled recently, but latest reports have him out of the hospital and on the way to recovery. Your friends and colleagues arc looking forward to your return. As well, we are all encouraged by reported sightings of Dr. John Jamieson in the S.N. Building. I understand that your students arc looking forward to your return in due course. Professors Disappointed With Funding, But Will Help With Reshaping Ontario professors were d isappointed with the amount of money offered to universities in the transfer payment announcement on January 21, 1~. However, the Ontario Confcdcratl _of University Faculty Association said they were pleased a consultation process was begun to manage the resulting restructuring . OCUFA was responding to Ontario Treasurer Floyd Laughren's announcement of a 1% increase in university funds for the coming year, with 2% increases in each of the following two years. Minister of Colleges and Universities Richard Allen also announced that task forces involving administrators, faculty, staff and students would be asked to provide direction on reshaping post-secondary education to respond to restrained funding. Task force proposals could result in a possible 1 % in additional funding. "Three years of minimal funding increases will create serious damage to our universities, especially after the last 15 years of underfunding," said OCUFA President Bill Graham. ''That's disastrous because post-secondary education is key to economic and social recovery for the province." Graham said OCUFA recognizes the province's severe budget situation, but uld continue to fight for tax reform ,( for restoration of federal govemt:n t transfer payments for post secondary education, which were frozen for five years beginning in 1990. OCUFA welcomed the government's plan to involve faculty, students and staff in deciding how to reshape the system. Graham said that OCUFA would support greater co-operation between the college and university systems, greater university accountability and financial disclosures, and refom1 of university governance to become more diverse and representative. OCUFA was worried the government's decision to increase student tuition by 7% would be a tough blow, especially to students and families fighting their way through this reccssion. OCUFA represents some 12,000 professors and academic librarians at Ontario universities. Workshop that will take place in midMarch. They will bring their talents to Lakehead for a one-day seminar that will include advice and demonstration on acting, directing and auditioning. LUACT is also proud to present the first annual "Lakehead University Cabaret O'Fromage" to be held on Wednesday, March 4 at The Outpost. For further information contact LUSU at 343-8259. • • ••••••••••••••••••• • • • The Lakehead University Student Union Presents • • : THE HOLLY COLE TRIO : Canada's Up & Coming Jazz • Trio •• March 22, 1992 Lakehead University •• Association for Creative The Outpost Theatre (LUACT) : Special Faculty, Staff, Student The Lakehcad University AssociaPrice $10 : tion for Creative Theatre (LU ACT) was : formed as an official club in the Fall : Regular Price $15 : semester by faculty, staff and students • A dinner "extraordinnaire" • who saw the need for a more formal •• • will be • association for the development of • offered at additional cost •• theatre and related activities on the •• Lakehead Campus. • Tickets available at LUSU The mandate of the association is to develop and present a wide variety of performance projects. Association members have expressed interest in writing, directing and performing in traditional theatrical productions, radio drama, performance art, popular theatre, script readings and workshops, cabaret and all aspects of Fringe theatre. Membership in the assoc.iation is open to all Lakchcad students, faculty and staff. Currently, the association is working on a few very interesting projects. "Shakespeare in the Halls" was conceived by a group of Arts and Science students as an opportunity to "expose" the Lakehead community to classical theatre in an innovative style. The idea is to direct and perform excerpts of scenes from classical theatre in unlikely places around the Lakehead campus literally "in the halls". Their first performance was a successful reading of a scene from "Cyrano de Bergerac" at the last "Poetry lmprov". The association has also secured the talents of Michael McLaughlin, outgoing Artistic director at Magnus Theatre, and local actress Heather Esdon, featured in "She Stoops to Conquer" earlier this season for Magnus, to participate in an Acting/Directing February 1992---- -- - -- - - - - - - AGORA • •••• ••••••• • •••••• • • Counselling & Career Centre Seminars and Workshops Winter 1992 To register contact the Counselling & Career CcntTe - UC 1002 STUDY SKILLS Effective Reading Monday, Feb. 10 at 1:30 - 3:30 pm RB 2047 6:30 - 8:30 pm LT 5005 Note Taking Thursday, Feb. 13 at 1:30 - 3:30 pm U5005 6:30 - 8:30 pm LI 5005 Effective Study Monday, Feb. 17 -1:30 3:30 pm RB 2047 6:30 - 8:30 pm. - LI 5005 Exam Preparation Thursday, Feb. 20 - 1:30 - 3:30 pm U5005 6:30 - 8:30 pm - LT 5005 STRESS MANAGEMENT 6:30 - 8:30 pm Part 1 - Monday, March 2 - LI 5005 Part 2 - Wednesday, March 4 - LI 5005 Page 9 �Forum Meet L.U.'s Gerontology "Think Tank" Mary Lou Kelley ''There is a great 11eed for research in the area of 1111t ritio11 and the elderly. Is there anyone who would be interested in doing some? "(Community dietician) "The District Managers of my home support agency would like to discuss professional development opporlunilies for themselves and their staffs." (Program administrator) "We are closing a Home for the Aged and would like lo discharge residents who are interested and capable back lo community living. Are there faculty members who would be interested i11 conduct i11g research or providing cons11Itat ion?" (Community agency Administrator) Since establishing an office in September the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health (NECAH) has received calls such as these from the community on a weekly basis. Research and education in the field of gerontology is high on the priority list of many, including students who sec increased job opportunities for those educated to work in a country where, by 2025, one in every five people will be over 65 years of age. I, and the res t of the postwar "baby boomcrs", will be part of that 20%. 13y the time my daughters are 65, seniors will likely make up one quarter of the Canadian population. Changing demographics arc not just affecting plinary strength and important regional role in gerontology during the Study Group's conference held last May. Lakchcad faculty and students presented eleven (11) of the nineteen (19) papers and posters as well as participating in the panel discussion and a workshop. Proceedings for Gerontology Forum ' 91 arc available in our bookstore. With the establishment of the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health, the Study Group has an organizational base for its activity, and financial su pport to continue its work. Group members will also work closely with the Centre to fulfil its goals in "Senio1·s are interested in more than death" Jean Engholm health and social services but a rc impacting on business and economics, education, recreation and leisure. As Jean Engholm so aptly put it recently in a letter to the editor of the Thunder Bay Post, "Seniors arc interested in more than death and illness" . L1kehcad University is meeting the challenge of an aging population, in part, through the work of an energetic and dedicated Gerontology Study Group with Jots of expertise. The Gerontology Study Group was formed in October of 1991 and now has eighteen members representing eight disciplines. Terry Hill, the newly elected Chair, secs the Study Group as a "well-spring of ideas and information within the university and community, and a catalys t for furthering interest in gerontological research and education. The Gerontology Study Group was instrumental in Lakehead University's success iit gaining support for the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health. McMaster University, who has funded the Centre for its initial two years, recognized Lakchcad's interdisci- education and research. Expect to sec a lot more ideas and activity generating from the "think tank". The Northern Educational Centre for Aging a nd Health welcomes inquiries at343-2127. Anyone interested in discussing the work of the group can call Terry Hm at 343-8291 . Gerontology Study Group Member Profiles HANK AKERVALL, Ph.D. Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism Hank adds 18 years experience teaching gerontology and geriatrics in his section in Therapeutic Recreation, Parks, and Tourism. SUE BERRY, D iplomil Physiothe rilpy Coordinator of Northern Studies Stream (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy) Sue's interest lies in promoting education in the Health Sciences and research for physiotherapists. ANITA CHEN, Ph.D., Sociology Anita's past and current research involves cross-cultural comparisons of attitudes toward grandparents, ethnicity, and aging. She tead1cs undergraduate and graduate courses on the sociology of aging and social gerontology. LEONA DICASMIRRO, B.SC. P.T. Manager, Physiotherapist 1-Togarth-Wcstrnount Hospital ECAH Fellow 1989-1 990 Leona teaches part-time at Confederation Co!Jcgc, where she also works on curriculum development and coordinates physiotherapy student placements at Hogarth-Wcstrnount. MARY HEARD, M.S.W., C.S.W. Social Work Mary's involvements include membership in the Council on Positive Aging (COPA)'s Eldcrhostel Commit tee, palliative care, and the Parkinson's Support Group. TERRY HILL, Ph.D., Sociology Terry has a wide range of research interests includ ing age roles and stigma, social change, professional ethics, aging and sexuality, naturism/nudism, the grieving process in men, and business entrepreneurship. MARY LOU KELLEY, M.S.W. , Social Work, Director, NECAH Mary Lou is conducting research focusing on nging, fomily support, health, social service delivery nnd :) seniors independence. T I KI NG, M.Sc.N., School of Nursing Ti's areas of research include the experiences of mid-life daughters who arc caring for their mothers, and the psychosocial experiences of women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. LORNE McDOUGALL, M .N., Ed.D. School of Nursing Lorne's current research includes a project on the health experience of seniors living indepe ndently in the community, alternative home support services and life long learning and seniors. D IANA PALLEN, M.N. School of Nursing Diana worked on a medical unit for many years, and is dedicated to "helping the elderly lead healthy lives to their fullest potential." Chronicity and the use of alternative treatment modi:ilitics to achieve health arc areas of rcscard1 in tercst. JANICE PERKINS, M.Sc. School of Occupational &Phys.Therapy McMastcr University ~ Janice is based at Lakehead Universitt-" as a part of the Northern Studies Stream j continued 011 page 11 Page 10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ __ _ _ February 1992 �·profiles continued from page 10 of the programme. Her area of interest in gerontology is computer use and the F'!rly. 1- i'ER PROULX, B. COMM., M.H.A. Exec. Director,Hogarth-Westmount Peter supports the partnership between the acadl'mic research and service provider and his "community" perspective helps to identify the changing needs of the aging population. JANE RAMSAY, M.S.W. Evaluation and Research Consultant Jane recently completed a study concerning the needs of caregivers and seniors with a disability. She has another research project underway • entitled, "Factors Affecting Senior's Use of Support Services and the Impact of Help-seeking on their Level of Independence." KEN ROTENBERG, Ph.D., Psychology Ken is involved in research on the extent to which elderly individuals' interpersonal trust and loneliness affect their health and use of health professionals DARLENE STEVEN, RN, MHSA,Ph.D School of Nursing Darlene is interested in a variety of research areas in gerontology focusing health care delivery and nursing .1inistration. She is currently investigating job satisfaction and stress of nurses and social workers in longterm care settings. r JANE TAYLOR, Ph.D. School of Phys. Education & Athletics Jane is currently working on a research project investigating the long term care needs of the frail elderly. ARE YOU PREPARED? The Thunder Bay Branch of The Canadian Red Cross Society will be holding an Emergency Services Seminar, Staturday, February 29 at the H.M.C.S. Griffon, 125 N. Algoma Street from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is no cost for this seminar. Topics to be covered include individual preparedness and community reponse to an emergency. The day will end with a paper exercise. Lunch is provided. Registration is limited. To register call 623-3073 before February 8, 1992 or drop in to the Cross at 112 S. Harold Street tween 9:00 am and 4:45 pm. The Red Cross is ready to help in an emergency. Arc you? Last Writes by Katherine Shedden depending on how finely it was shredThis past Christmas, my neighbours ded) but again he cautioned about the gave me a live tree. "It's a cull from our possibility of spruce gum being exuded parent's 100 acre farrn" they reassured and flavouring root crops. He seemed me, so in went the little spruce for the uninterested in my idea about a federal festive season. Then, after Ukrainian government grant to test balsam Christmas out went the little spruce. But flavoured turnips. I then learned that to where? It still stands foot first in a evergreen mulch does acidify the soil snow bank - no neighbourhood kids and may act as a natural herbicide. Just have taken it, as was the custom when I how complicated is this question? was a kid. We'd sneak around the Quick call to the biology lab to ask if neighbourhood and take every Christthe mulch would be any good for tree mas tree we could get our thieving little seedlings, or bum areas ready for paws on. The real challenge however, reforestation. Perhaps, but what about was shaping them into elaborate transportation costs? Now the prairie backyard forts. Those forts were the spirit kicks into high gear and I start bulk of our fun right up until the special wondering what if The City of Thunder truck came and we were forced to Bay picked up all the trees and dumped surrender the trees for the giant bonfire. them at LU. And what if, as a goodwill That's right, when I was a kid on the gesture, one of the pulp companies bald prairie, the freshly cut trees were 'loaned' us a chopper/shredder mapiled into a great mountain and set chine for one week. And what if The ablaze! In fact, the burning of the trees Small Business Consulting Program at was the highlight of the winter carnival LU conducted a feasibility study to where 'buffalo' burgers were sold and determine if there could be a viable eaten by the thousands, races were run business. Lynn phones her dad to find and, as if in defiance to winter, we out if it's true that Hillcrest H.igh School hearty souls gathered round the manheats with wood chips. Apparently not made pyre hooting and howling like the whole school but they do bum wood coyotes. And never once did [ think chips and the entire system was dethere was anything wrong with that signed at LU! Arc we back to burning ritual - until this January. trees or is the heat captured and Now my vocabulary indudcs ozone, recirculated? Neil Weir could invent a recycle, reuse and reduce. I stood and safe plastic bag that would cause stared at my tree - wanted dead or alive bagged chips to decompose faster. John - one spruce to go with my family Russell could raise a million dollars tradition. I refused to put it out at the selling "Northern Vision Potpourris" to roadside for its funereal trip to the alumni living away from their beloved dump. I couldn't figure out whether it Borcal forest. Mike Turck could encourwould be better to let it decompose with age all cleaning staff to sprinkle the stuff the non-decomposing plastic bags and "'Cncrously as a sweeping compound n . . landfill goodies or . . . or what? Surely, Les Miller could investigate an equidiscarded whole Christmas tTees \viii table tuition fee program - cash, cheque, not help the forest floor (or city dump) VISA or so many pounds of mulch. for years and years. 1 heard this was the Yves Prevost could figure out a way to last year that the city would be transextract all the insects living in the trees porting trees to the landfill site but they and start a free lunch program. Jim hadn't figured out a way to recycle Podd might look at having a mulch wall them. r called "Mr. Agriculture erected around the campus, a certain Canada" at the Expcrin1cntal Farm. To tourist attraction and possible deterrent my question 'what can you do with to vandals. Denise and I start working Christmas trees?' John Wilson sugon the news release headlines to fax gested a long and valuable list. OPERA- across the nation: Lakchcad named TION TREE MULCH had begun. First a evergreen mulch capital of the World! few biology lessons; shredded ever5,000 students hired to bag EVERgreen trees make excellent mulch which GREEN GOLD! Japanese interested in by itself is suitable for crops such as Canada's newest export business! City raspberries, sweet corn, asparagus, cuts $1 million from utility bill by blueberries, and of course, tree seedburning LU mulch! University engilings. Wilson cautioned that crops such neers design ski hill on campus - snow as cucumbers and strawberries would covered mulch! not be su itable. As a soil or compost And somebody wanted me to buy a enhancer for the home gardener, the fake tTcc. Pass the buffalo burgers. material would be valuable especially after decomposition (12 - 24 months February 1992- - - - - -- - -- - - - - - AGORA Pa.gell �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 March Agora is February 17,1992. Thunder Bay Art Gallery February 1 - March 15 GERALD McMASTER: THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS SHOW Organized & circulated by the McMicheal Canadian Collection FOND DU LAC TREATY PORTRAITS: 1826 February 11 - March 15 Source: Collection of Richard and Dorothy Nelson, Duluth, Minnesota SASHA MCINNES - WEAVING MATTERS, REGIONAL ARTISTS SERIES February 14 - March 22 Source: London Regional Art Gallery CHOOSING CLAY March 6 - April 5 Source: Canadian Craft Museum B Wednesday, 11 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Speaker: Dr. Robert Page, Dean, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary Topic: "Resource Development and the Persistence of Arctic Ecosystems" Place: Regional Centre, Room 0005 12:30pm Thursday, 13 Board of Governors Meeting Friday, 14 Department of Sociology Brown-Bag Series Speaker: T. Hill Topic: "Workable Strategies for Chang Agents in N .W. Ontario Communities" Place: RB 1045 1:00- 2:30 pm. February 17 - 21 Mid-Year Study Week Tuesday, 25 Senate Meeting - Senate Chambers 9:30am. Saturday, 29 Kalevala Seminar Professor Borje Vahamaki, University of Toronto 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Senate Chambers Fee: $30.00 Forms available from Registrar's Office 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. J Tuesday, February 11 Music by Aris Carastathis performed by Department of Music faculty members. Admission is free. Tuesday, March 3 Thunder Bay Chamber Players. Admission is free. Friday, 6 Department of Sociology Brown-Bag series Speaker: T. Hill Topic: "Social Nudism; the World's Closet Culture" Place: RB 1045 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Saturday, 7 15th Annual Sibley Tour Start time at 9:30 am. (20, 40, & 50 km.) 12:30 pm. 10 km. family fun ski Entry forms available at LU bookstore and local sports shops. 1992 Varsity Home Sch edule February 7-8 Women's Basketball vs. UNIV. of WESTERN ONT. 6:30 pm. Men's Basketball vs. UNIV. of WESTERN ONT. 8:30 pm. February 21-22 Women's Basketball vs. GUELPH 6:30pm. Men's Basketball vs. GUELPH 8:30pm. Campus Recreation Special Events with Confederation College February 8 - Bowling Challenge February 15 - Ball Hockey Challenge and Broomhall Challenge ALL THAT JAZZ!! Free Jazz Concert Sunday, February 16, 2:00 - 5:00 pm Community Auditorium Call the T.B.C.A. at 343-2300. Agorl\ The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakchead 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 Wilson Photography: Peter Puna Graphics: B. 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Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.9 No.2 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 article announcing that the Human Performance Lab was reaccredited, and an article on Evelyn Halliday donating to L.U. residence. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992-02 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/34b5956abbbdc76e39dcbbedefbbb639.pdf 2a32d86de646587655d9162a8a021878 PDF Text Text Inside: University employees do it! ... .... ....... .....2 ,. L -'etrone awarded Order of Ontario ........... .. ... 3 Student Forum . . . . . . . . 10 Research .. . . .. Blue Pages Born before 1945 ?.......11 Lakehead '.".."' University _AgOrl\ THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL. 9. NO.3 APRIL 1992 WHAT'S HAPPENING ON CAMPUS? Just about everything Depending on the day, you might catch Chancellor Lois Wilson being fitted by Norm Galloway for the Convocation chair, roll in the snow with the Finnish exchange students after a nice sauna (they could not, however, talk campus visitor Arthur Black into it), join the crowd in the Agora to hear Ed Broadbent talk about human rights or admire the beautiful Krista Margaret, daughter of Nancy and Frank Luckai, School of Forestry. As one student put it, "we may be small and far north but this is one great campus!" �1992, the results of the voluntary program were announced to the university campus. The program had achieved its desired objective with approximately 65% of the faculty and _) 80% of the support staff voluntarily participating. Management (including the President with a pay freeze) all participated in the program. This approach is not easy but at this stage of our budget deliberations, we can say we are not looking at layoffs and we will be able to retain our current service levels for next year. This program worked at Lakehead due to a lot of hard work on the part of our employees and their leadership. The result is a true commitment to the future development of the institution. Very special thanks to every member of the Labour Management Team: Bob Rosehart has been in some tough budget meetings the last two months but he learned LUFA I & LUFA J1 ~John Griffith the hard way that "BIG Brother Don" is watching his (and the entire University's) utility OPEIU - Norma Gibson bill through the fancy new computers. At the "Po-wcr walk" news conference to announce IUOE - Bill Hepditch big savings in the utliity area, tDon Andrews, Operations Manager, was giving the Frank Presenger President a wee computer lesson when he proudly announced, "Perfect, you just turned off SElU - Jack Drewes the heat in your office!" Schedule 1- John Bonofiglio 1992/93 Budget Planning - Working of the signed agreement and hence this Schedule TI - Dave Christie option was not considered. Three Together Technicians - Lynn Hau ta approaches have been worked on In late January the Ontario GovernCGA (Guards) - Dave Mueller simultaneously, voluntary human ment announced to the Ontario UniverCUEW - Dave Achtenberg resources savings, cost cutting and sity system very low levels of transfer As I write this our 92/93 Budget has income generation. The total predicted still to face Senate and the Board of payments for the next 3 years, 1% - 2% short fall next year was approximately and 2%. These levels result from the Governors later this month, but the $1 million and, of this, it was targeted to backbone of the fiscal problem has be( combined impact of the current ecoobtain 750K from the human resource nomic recession and the growth restricbroken. The voluntary program this envelope. In perspective, this represents year is not to be repeated in the future. tions placed by the Federal Government approximately 2% of LU's operating on federal transfers to the province. In It is our novel approach to deal with budget. A program of voluntary announcing the grants both the Minister this years crisis. Our regular budget vacations (1 week suggested) for support and academic planning processes will of Colleges & Universities, Richard staff and formal financial donations Allen and the Treasurer, Floyd now have time to deal with our long (recommended at 3%) for these with Laughren knew the terrible time that the term directions, however the course has settlements into 92/93 was conceptual- been charted, commitment to our transfer agencies would have in order to ized and debated on campus and within human resources, program quality and adjust their operations to this level of the Labour/Management Committee funding. The government also preaccessibility. and the faculty association. Initially, sented the Universities with a challenge after some simplistic appeal in terms of Pay Equity to work together with their various At long last (April 6, 1992) the Pay the objective of no layoffs, many doubts employee groups to come up with were raised about the program. Is it fair, Equity grants for the year ending March creative solu tions which in terms of the some would get a free ride, why not just 31, 1992 were announced. LU received universities would strive to protect shut down for a week, etc. However, as approximately 113K which was less quality and minimize layoffs. For than· our initial estimated commitment time went on, the leadership of the Lakehead the challenge was further by government of 200K but more than various unions and employee groups complicated by the number of orgabegan to further minimize the concerns our recent pessimistic estimates. It is a nized employee groups present on and on April 1, 1992, the "Declaration of shame that this program was so long campus, 6 unions plus CUEW and 3 delayed. In recent months, the slowness Intention" was signed. This document employee associations. As well, the as you can see was very much along the of the government process has become a faculty and librarians had in place for sore point which unfortunately reflected directions of the message given to the 1992/93 the third year of a previously on the program itself. universities by the government. At this negotiated contract. stage, it was still a conceptual academic Call of the North Over the past seven weeks, the model as the voluntary approach was Labour /Management Committee, the Bill Morrison, Director, Centre for yet untested. Next a formal sign up Task Force on Funding and the Senate Northern Studies is pulling up stakes period was established, ending on April Research Committee have struggled after two years to go further north to 9, 1992. By this time, two of the major with the 1992/93 Budget challenge. become the founding Dean of Gradua support staff unions (OPEIU and SEilJ) Very early on it was concluded that it Studies and Research at the University had voted formally that participation would not be appropriate to ask the of Northern British Columbia (stolen by would be 100%. On Friday, April 10, faculty association for a formal opening G. Weller). Page 2 AGORA Aprll 1992 �Around Campus Petrone A warded the Order of Ontario Dr.Penny Petrone, Professor Emeritus from the School of Education is among 20 people who will be awarded the prestigious Order of Ontario this year. She will receive the award on April 28 at a special ceremony at the Ontario legislature hosted by Lt. Gov. Hal Jackman. In 1977 Petrone became the first fulltime professor at the School of Education. She became interested in native literature when asked to teach in the nati vc teacher education program. She has written three books on native literature, the most recent one published in 1990 titled Native Literature in Canada. Petrone is in good company. Others receiving the Order that evening include author Pierre Berton, jazz musician Oscar Peterson and former Lieutenan t Governor Lincoln c xander. Lakehead University Juried Student Exhibition This year marks the 15th Anniversary of the Lakchead University Juried Student Exhibition at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. The continuing partnership of the Department of visual Arts and the Gallery has provided the viewing audience with many exhibitions, as well as offering the students an opportunity to participate in the jury process and to exhibit their best work. A limitless variety of painting, drawing, clayworks, sculpture, and all manner of prints from silkscreens to linocuts lend excitement to these exhibitions. Many of the participants and award winners have continued to exhibit their work in the community and beyond as successful professional artists. The exhibition runs from March 19 to April 19. N ot Looking Forward to Figuring Your Income Tax? Lakehead University has a site licence for GriffTax. This is a Macintosh program for producing Revenue Canada forms . GriffTax displays the forms on the screen. You fill in the blanks, and the Mac docs the computations. When you are done entering the numbers, just print: GriffTax makes forms Revenue Canada accepts (when photocopied on blue paper). The cost to individuals to use the program will be between $20 and $40 dollars, depending on how many people sign up. Contact Colin Graham (Math Sciences, 8798) for more information. Contribution to Teaching Awards The Senate Committee on Teaching and Leaming has named the following individuals as recipients of the Contributions to Teaching Awards for 1991 /92: Dr. R. Freitag Biolog,J Professor P. Wakewicl1 Women's Studies Professor A. Nalrnrra Languages Ski For Hope A Success Volunteers from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and the Alumni Association of Lakehead University joined forces to stage the first annual Ski For Hope event at Big Thunder National Ski Training Centre in I February. The event raised over $5000 for the two organizations thanks to the efforts of over 100 volunteers, donors and particiapnts. Individuals who raised a minimum of $50.00 in donations enjoyed a day of skiing (cross-country or downhill). There was also complimentary food, bus transportation and a chance to win prizes including a ski trip for two to Banff, Alta. Funds raised from Ski For Hope are being used by the CNIB to serve over 1000 clients in Northwestern Ontario and by Lakehead University lo assist students with (Left to_ right) Ed Essex, CNJB Board Member, Linda Hill, Chair of Ski For Hope Steering disabilities. Committee and Joseph Baratta, President, LU Alumni Association April 1992 AGORA Page 3 �Distinguished Instructor Award WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY! Planning a visit to other university libraries this summer? Then you should know about DIRECTING BORROWlNG coming to you courtesy of The Ontario CounciJ of University Libraries. Effective September 1, 1991, faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students at Lakehead University may borrow directly, in person, upon presentation of a current Lakehead University ID Card, from the following libraries: Brock, Carleton, Guelph, Laurentian, McMaster, Queen's, RMC (Kingston), Ryerson, Trent, Waterloo, Western, Wilfrid Laurier, Windsor and York. Faculty, staff and graduate students only may borrow directly from The Ontario College of Art, OISE, Toronto. This resource sharing agreement replaces, for the most part, the Inter University Borrowing Project (TUBP), which for several years provided guidelines for inter-university borrowing in Ontario and Quebec. A welcome feature of the new agreement is the extension of borrowing privileges to undergraduate students, who were no included in the former plan. Faculty, staff and graduate students visiting university libraries in the province of Quebec will still need an IUBP card to borrow books. For further information contact the circulation librarian at 343-8212. Students, Faculty, and Alumni are encouraged to respond to the call for nominations for the Distinguished Instructor Award for 1992-93. This is a prestigious award ) $3,500 to be used to further the academic development of ti faculty member. AU faculty members, full-time and sessional, are eligible to be nominated except for members currently on the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning. Since 1989, the awards have been given to Dr. Penny Petrone, School of Education, Dr. Manfred Kchlenbeck, Department of Geology, and Dr. Ali Mirza, School of Engineering. Each was recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, s upervision, and program development. Nominations may be made by faculty members, Department Heads or Chairs, Deans, and groups of at least five students or Alumni. The nominating letter must be submitted by May 30, 1992, to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning, Dr. Osborn-Seyffert, c/ o The School of Education. A copy of the list of supporting documentation and the criteri:;1 for selection is avaiJable at the LUSU office, Alumni House, or the School of Education. Candidates are expected to prepare their own dossier and to submit it by September 30, 1992. A faculty member may receive the award only once in ten years. Barr explores The Swedish Experience The Swedish Emigrant Institute of Vaxjo, Sweden, is pleased to announce the release of a new book, The Swedish Experience in Canada; An Annotated Bibliography by Elinor Berglund Barr. This is a pioneer study of a subject that has been neglected in the past. Barr looks at 160 English-language books and articles representing a broad spectrum of publication, authors and genres. Her introduction places the Swedish experience in perspective, with an overview of activities as revealed by the works assessed. The rest of the text, about three-quarters of the book, is given over to bibliographic data, description and comment, all arranged alphabetically by author or editor. Title indexes of books and periodicals follow. Singing Shield Productions of Thunder Bay, Ontario, has been designed as the North American distributor. Copies are available through: Singing Shield Productions, 104 Ray Blvd., Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 4C4. Phone (807) 344-8355. The Scandinavian Home Society announces the celebration of Elinor Barr's new book on Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 pm at The Scandinavian Home, 147 South Algoma Street. Copies will be available following the presentation ceremony, and the author will be on hand for autographing. Afterwards, thee will be a "show-and-tell" featuring items from Scandinavia that have special significance to the presenter. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome. Page4 "Say Bob , did you ever get that pigeon problem on the fifth floor solved? " With her boss Bill Bragnalo looking on, Marion Muldoon bid farewell to her many friends after 13 years of dedicated service to Lakehead University. Marion brought experience with the Industrial Accident Prevention Association and was responsible for heading up the Resource Centre for Occupa tior:~I I·le..Jth and Safety in 1Y:8. The biggest challenge ove1 the years? "Keeping abreast of the new information and complying with new legislation". The biggest challenge ahead? "Keeping up with the grandchildren". AGORA April 1992 �Faces ,______J_e_a_n_et_t_e_L_y_n_e_s_ __ ~/ LI____L_i_n_d_a_C_h_ar_m_a_n_ _ ___, Dr. Lynes recently joined the epartment of English . Originally from near Owen Sound, Lynes attended York University, receiving her doctorate in English with a specialization in Canadian Literature (her favourite writers include Alice Munro and a number of writers from Atlantic Canada). Lynes teaches courses in Canadian Literature, Major British Authors and writing. She has taught at various post secondary institutions including a women's college in Missouri, Missouri State University, Mount Allison, Augustana University College and and the University of British Columbia. When asked about her hobbies, Lynes enthusiastically pointed to the framed black and white photographs around her office. 'Tm a real photography buff. I also enjoy watching films and watercolour painting." Office: RB 3031, Tel: ext. 8489 To anyone who has had to make travel arrangements or had to send a fax in the past few months, Linda Charman is no stranger. A recent addition to Office Services, Linda is responsible for facilitating travel and accommodation arrangements. She was a relief secretary at the university for two years before settling in to the full-time position. The Charmans have moved a number of times. ''My husband ' - = == "------ ' - ' ' - - - -_. was in the Armed Forces before deciding to enroll in the School of Education. We lived most recently in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and in Moncton, New Brunswick." Now settled in her husband's home town, Linda looks forward to spending more time with her hobbies. These include reading "anything by Mary Higgins Clark. I like suspense but I'll read almost anything." She also likes to sew and listen to music and enjoys participating in winter sports, especially skiing and skating. Office: lower level university centre, UC 0003, Tel: ext. 8272. ..__ _An _ a_s_t_a_s_i_o_s_K_e_s_s_ar_i_s_ _~ / [__/____B_al _ th _ a_z _a _r Ag-=--u_d_a _ _ __. Dr. Kessaris is a new ,,,--addition to the Department of \\ Mechanical Engineering. Originally from Corfu, Greece, Kessaris came to Canada to study. He received his Bachelor and Masters degrees and his PhD from the University of Toronto. He recently defended his thesis (1991) and will attend the June 1992 convocation ceremony at the University of Toronto. Kessaris became interested in Lakehead University when he met Dr. Seinler Tsang, Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at a conference at the University of Manitoba. "Soon after I saw an advertisement for a professor in the School of Engineering at Lakehead. I was inlpressed by the description of the job. It read as if somebody took it out of my resume." Kessaris teaches the third year Heat Transfer course and the fourth year Medianics of Solids course. His research involves vibrations and dynamic mechanics. "I enjoy research very much. I think it compliments teaching, enriches it." In his free time Kessaris reads scientific magazines and journal articles and explores the sites of Thunder Bay with his family. Office: CB 4047, Tel: ext. 8613. Aprll 1992 Dr. Aguda recently joined the Department of Chemistry as a specialist in Chemical Physics. Originally from Pasuguin, Ilocos Norte in the Phillipines, Aguda received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Phillipines at Los Banos. Following a year of teaching at the university he moved to Canada to attend the University of Alberta. "I came to Canada partly because I have three sisters in Alberta and because there was professor at the university whose research I was interested in." Aguda received his PhD in Chemical Physics and went on to his post doctoral work at Purdue University in Indiana and York University. Aguda's research interest involves the mathematical and computational analysis of chemical reaction mechanisms. Aguda's teaching philosophy is to "push the students to their limits until I know how far they can go." Aguda says he's "very sportsminded. I enjoy hiking, biking and tennis". Office: RB 1001, Tel: 346-7716. AGORA Page 5 �SCHOLARS AND DONORS -A Rewarding Partnership SCHOLARSHIP: T11e command of /eami11g displayed by a scholar; tlze methods by wliicli scholars work; the body of teaming witli which a subject is invested; a financial award to someone seeking to pursue his studies usually on the result of a competitive examination. Do you remember back to the days when you were a student at university? Money was always tight, right? Students today feel the same crunch which can last for as long as they are at university, with occasional respite coming in the form of a bail out from parents or if they are lucky, by way of scholarship or bursary from a generous donor. By next fall Lakehead University will reach an unsurpassed enrolment of dose to 5,000 full time students from across Canada and 40 international countries. With our current 500 awards, one out of ten students receives a scholarship or bursary. What about our many other deserving students? Now especially,many must resort to the more practical avenue of the Ontario Student Assistance Program. Lakehead is currently leading all Ontario universities with the largest percentage increase in applications from high school students, but we are also experiencing one of the highest Ontario Student Assistance Plan ratios confirming the fact that we must try to alleviate some of the crushing financial burden faced by our students. Lakehead is very proud of the fact that one in five entrance students isan Ontario scholar! At our recent Annual Scholars and Donors Reception, where students and donors are grateful!y recognized for by /oAnne Silvemran, Foundations Officer their contribution to Lakehead University, Shawn Whatley, Honours Bachelor of Science Student talked about what it means to receive an award. The winner of the prestigious Alumni Award in 1989 indicated that "not only is this important in terms of it being an honour as well as financial relief, but also it is a real psychological boost to know that the work students do does not go unnoticed." Mr. Dick Dolphin, Managing Partner with Peat Marwick Thorne and current President of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, two long-standing scholarship donororganiza tions, provided the reply from the donor's perspective. He indicated that "further education is a n~cessity in today's competitive world. Having a good education means working toward the ideals of quality and donors must be there to support students in their endeavours." Guest speaker, Dr. Lois Wilson,ChancellorofLakehead University,addressed the audience on the topic Making a Difference discussing leadership qualities that are unique to both scholars and donors. "Scholars are often leaders in the sense of being more accomplished academically. Another meaning of leadership pertains to those who go with and accompany others' enabling people to do things they never thought possible, and such are the attributes of 'donors."' Dr. Wilson added, "it takes two to make this relationship of sharing and gaining." After Dr. Wilson's presentation, I started thinking about the great strides Lakehead's scholars and donors have made - the tremendous support from individuals (often setting up memorial scholarships and bursaries), foundations ,md businesses. However, we still have far to go. fn order to continue to attract students of great potential and talent we must increase student financial aid by providing more scholarships and bursaries to those who deserve support. With an accomplished faculty profile numbering 275 our institution offers a uniquely low professor/student ratio which we feel encourages a preferred oneon-one academic approach especially in the 14 masters programs. Business leaders know that the U,J·, versity has a tremendous economic il • pact on the City- in fact, a staggering S165 million a year. Our graduating scholars will become the economic and social fabric of Northwestern Ontario and Canada. Hence we need to encourage the support of our business and industrial community leaders to assist us in the important mission of establishing additional scholarships and bursaries. A primary goal of ours is to both assist deserving students a place of study at Lakehead University and to maintain our status as an international academic institution. Securing increased endowed scholarships and bursaries means that postsecondary study at Lakehead can become an attainable goal for those students of pressing need and scholastic merit. How can you establish a scholarship/ bursary in your name or in the name of a loved one? For information please contact the Development Office, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario ,P7B 5El or telephone Jo-Anne Silvennan, Foundations Officer: (807) - 343-8910. Left to right: Nancy Polhill, Richard Mark Giblin, 4th year HBSc Nursing, Katherine Ke/er, 4th year HBSc Biology, David Gallant, 4th year BEng Mechanical, Doris Baziuk, donor of the Baziuk Family awards and Ellen Treleaven. Page 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA April 1992 �RESEARCH NEWS· APRIL .1992 RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS AWARDED obert Sweet Don Barnes - \ .1r. Don Barnes Department of Biology Annually the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.), with financial assistance from the Toronto Star, awards two research grants each worth $2,500. Mr. Don Barnes, Graduate Student, Department of Biology has been awarded the 1992 Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.) Wildlife Research Grant for his masters thesis project entitled "Ecological Factors Associated with Beaver Dam Sites in Northern Ontario." Mr. Barnes was honoured at the O.F.A.H. Annual Conference in Ottawa from February 20 to 23, 1992, where he presented an overview of his research project. Applications are accepted annually from all Ontario University graduate programs (Masters and Ph.D.). All applicants must be graduate students conducting original research into some aspect of wildlife biology or management relevant to sport hunting. Projects are judged on whether they improve the knowledge of Ontario's wildlife resource, and ultimately on their potential to enhance game management capabilities. Professor Robert Day School of Forestry Prof. Day has been awarded a contract by Forestry Canada to undertake a research project entitled, "The Practical Applications of Competition Indices in Juvenile Mixed Stands in Western Canada". The objective of the project will be to synthesize current knowledge on competition indices for application in juvenile stand tending decisions and in design of Free-to-Grow standards in Canada. The emphasis is on technology transfer for the practising forester and to silviculture applications of Competition Indices. Dr. Robert Sweet School of Education Dr. Sweet has been awarded a contract by Industry, Science and Technology Canada for a research project entitled, "Survey and Descriptive listing of Proprietary Schools in Canada" . As part of the contract Dr. Sweet will be constructing a Directory of Training Resources in Canada and constructing a Profile of Training Resources. iNSERC NEWS Strategic Grants Program The 1992-93 guidelines and application forms have recently arrived for NSERC's Strategic Grants Program. r The objective of the program is to promote and accelerate irgeted research in selected fields of national importance. •More specifically, it is the intent of the program to enable researchers to increase their contributions towards the understanding and solution of problems in these fields and to train highly qualified personnel. NSERC states that Canada must focus on specific target areas if research efforts are to have beneficial impacts on society and/or the economy and if Canada is to compete effectively at the international level and to contribute to the resolution of global programs. The approach adopted to respond to these challenges is characterized by mission statements, which provide a dynamic, objective, needsoriented approach to research. Mission statements are �descriptions of Canadian knowledge needs and technological opportunities in each of the targeted area~. The identification of areas of national importance has been accomplished with the assistance of advisors from the university, industry and government research sectors and through a study conducted by the Science Council of Can~da. Areas of research were identified that emphasize the particular importance of Canada's natural resources, intellectual strength, and socio-economic needs and opportuni~ies, and which have potential to enhance Canada's econom1C prosperity, industrial competitiveness and environmental quality. Major areas targeted for support include: Advanced Technologies - Infom1ation Systems and Computing Technologies - Biotechnology - Industrial Materials, Products and Processes - Manufacturing Systems - Energy Natural Resources - Food, Agriculture and Aquaculture - Forestry - Mineral Resources - Oceans and Inland Waters Environmental Quality New Directions A small and select number of applications will be considered in New Directions. This mechanism allows NSERC to support truly outstanding proposal_s on new an? erne~ging science or engineering research topics of potential national importance where the applicant can demonstrate an important opportunity for obtaining socio-economic benefits of national scale. To obtain the new Strategic Guidelines which contain the various Mission Statements, please contact Anne Fiorenza, Research Officer at ext. 8223. The deadline for submitting applications to NSERC is May 1, 1992. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES HEALTH AND WELFARE CANADA NHRDP - Research on Diabetes in the Canadian Aboriginal Population The National Health Research and Development Program is pleased to announce a special research initiative to stimulate and focus public health and health services research on diabetes among aboriginal communities in Canada. For the purpose of this competition, aboriginal is defined as status/ non-status Indians, Inuit and Metis. Ultimately, research findings will be broadly disseminated to policy makers, communities and health care providers which will lead to concerted efforts in developing prevention and control strategies. A major objective of this initiative is to promote collab_oration between aboriginal communities, health care professionals and academic researchers. This initiative will also be an opportunity for aboriginal communities to increase their involvement in population-based research projects. The competition encourages the formation of consortia/networks among investigators pursuing a similar objective and employing a similar research design. The deadline for submitting a Letter of Intent is May 1, 1992. SMUTS VISTING FELLOWSIIlP COMMONWEALTH STUDIES - 1993/94 Studies, which may be taken as embracing Commonwealthrelated aspects of the following fields: archaeology, anthropology, economics, history, human geography, law, lilerature, Oriental studies, and social and political sc~e~ces. The ) Managers' intention is to give preference to prom1smg younger (post doctoral) scholars from the overseas countries of the Commonwealth who have a record of substantial research experience, including a Ph.D Degree or equivalent qualification. The fellow will be expected to reside in _Cambridge during the major part of the tenure of the appomtment and to advance Commonwealth studies in Cambridge, mainly by pursuing research, but also by participating in the teaching work of the University. The deadline for submitting applications is May 31, 1992. UNITED STATES EMBASSY GRANTS IN AMERICAN STUDIES - 1992/93 The United States Embassy Grants in American Studies arc intended to support American Studies at Canadian universities and to encourage special projects pertaining to U.S.Canada bilateral relations. Individuals, as well as institutions are welcome to apply. Grants can be used to support substantive proposals for curriculum development, conferences, publications and special projects enhancing the study of the United States and Canadian-American relations at Canadian Universities. Awards of up to $3,000 (US) will be provided to successful proposals. The deadline for submitting applications is September 1, 1992. CANADIAN FOUNDATION FOR UKRAINIAN STUDIES Neporany Fellowship -1992/93 The Canadian Foundation for Ukrainian Studies exchange agreement with the International Association of Ukrainian ) Studies allows for a Canadian scholar to do research for a CIRCUMPOLAR UNIVERSITIES COOPERATION CONFERENCE Rovaniemi, Finland The Role of Circumpolar Universities in Northern Development The University of Lapland will host the Third Conference on The Role of Circumpolar Universities in Northern Development on November 30-December 3, 1992. The conference coincides with the opening ceremonies of the Arktikum House, a new science centre in Rovaniemi. Both these events are part of the Finland 75 years Anniversary celebration. Universities in the circumpolar countries, Canada, China, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Japan, Sweden, U.S.A. and Russia, play a crucial role in the development of northern regions. Their mission is to contribute to the understanding and awareness of the North's importance, its people, its resources and potential, and its problems by initiating and conducting research in their areas. Deadline for abstracts - May 1, 1991 Registration Deadline - September 15, 1992 For further information regarding registration, accommo dation, transportation and post-conference tours contact: Outi Snellman International Relations University of Lapland Box 122 SF-96101 ROVANJEMl Tel: +358-60-324 208 Fax: +358-60-324 207 0 This fellowship is tenable in the field of Commonwealth - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS--- - - - - -- -- - April 1992 �period of up to 10-12 months at one of the institutes of the Academy of Sciences, Ukraine. Graduate Students and culty are eligible for this award. The Foundation will ,ver travel costs to the Ukraine and provide a $1,000 grant ~ oward research expenses. Housing and a mon thly stipend will be provided by the Academy of Sciences, Ukraine. CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF UKRAINIAN STUDIES The following research grants are offered by the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (Deadline - May 1, 1992): 1) The Michael and Darian Kowalsky Endowment Fund Research Grants Program in Ukrainian and Ukrainian Canadian Studies in History, Literature, Language, Education, Social Sciences, and Library Sci~nces. 2) The Peter Jacyk Centre for Ukrainian Historical Research - Research Grants Program in Ukrainian History. ROMANIAN FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION REQUESTS ASSISTANCE A Forest Experiment Station in Romania has written Dr. Willard Carmean, School of Forestry requesting assistance in obtaining publications, and also in obtaining obsolete equipment that might be available. Specifically, to undertake their research programs effectively, they require publications which address the following concerns: - genetic variety of Qu.petraea - the elaboration of thinning techniques in young oak stands - rehabilitation of minesoils - the hydrological functions of oak, beech and mixed ,. stands in Romania the causes and control of the intensive drying process of oak stands The Forest Experiment Station would also appreciate donations of used or even obsolete equipment, such as microscopes, meteorological equipment, equipment for topographical surveying (even tape - measures !). If you have publications and/or equipment you would like to send to Romania, please let the Office of Research and Graduate Studies know: they will be happy to take care of shipping and mailing. l - GRADUATE SCHOLARSffiPS AND AWARDS The Ishak Book Prize A new prize has been established by the Department of English in honour of Dr. Fayek M. Ishak. Dr. Ishak is a Professor Emeritus of English at Lakehead University and was formerly the Chairman of the Department and taught at Lakehead for 20 years. At present, he is affiliated with the Centre for Religious Studies in the University of Toronto. The Ishak Book Prize will be awarded annually to a student registered in the M.A. program in English who has demonstrated exceptional academic performance. CMHC University Scholarship for Graduate Studies Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation will award scholarships in the 1992-93 university competition for fulltime graduate study in master's degree programs at Canadian and foreign universities in various aspects of housing. The objective of the CMHC University Scholarships for Graduate Studies is to support the development of a highly trained and skilled community of professionals in the many diverse aspects of housing and community planning in Canada. Programs of study may be pursued within a number of disciplines, including urban planning, Jaw, engineering, public administration, economics, psychology, landscape architecture, sociology and architecture. Awards are up to $14,154 per year. Application forms are available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Deadlin e: 10 April 1992. Canadian Nurses Foundation Scholarships & Fellowships Scholarships and fellowships are available through the Canadian Nurses Foundation to help nurses pursue education at the masters and doctoral levels. In addition to non specific studies, awards are available for specific areas of practice such as northern nursing, occupational health, dialysis nursing, neurological nursing, oncology nursing, community health, gerontology nursing, pediatric nursing and nursing administration. All applicants must be members of CNA and CNF. Application kits are available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Deadline: 31 July 1992. GRADUATE STUDIES NEWS Third Annual Graduate Student Conference The response to the Call for Papers was excellent and as a result the Third Annual Graduate Student Conference was held over two days, March 17 and 18, 1992 in the Senate Chambers. The focus of the conference was to enhance the awareness within the university community of the calibre and diversity of research being conducted by graduate students. The conference provided students with the experience of presenting their research in a public forum . Current graduate student enrolment is 187 full time and 131 part time. There are 34 full-time and 3 part-time international graduate students currently registered. Presenters were from the Departments of Biology, English, Geology, Psychology and the School of Forestry. C Aprll 1992 Wanted: EX-SNOWBIRDS Diane Dixon, a Graduate Student in Lakehead University's Sociology Department is looking for people who USED to go South for the winter, but NO longer do so. This study will focus on the reasons WHY people quit going South. If you know of anyone who may fit this description and would be willing to participate in a short interview, please ask them to contact Diane Dixon at 344-2314 at the Sociology Department at 343-8477. - - - - - - - - -- - RESEARCH NEWS - - -- - - - - - - - - - - Page3 �UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES NSERC Programs E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowships - July 1 Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships June 1 and December 1 Research Partnerships Program - Open Scientific Publications - October 1 and April 15 Strategic Grants - May 1, 1992 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 SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE NSERC Internal Research Grants Graduate Student Support Program - March 10, 1992 Research Projects Program - March 10, 1992 Visiting Scholar Program - March 10, 1992 Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992 and May 15, 1992 Travel to do Research Program - January 15, 1992, May 15, 1992 GRADUATE SCHOLARSIDP OPPORTUNITIES Government of Canada Awards - Deadlir.es vary by country Young Researchers Award - Open Canadian Nurses Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships July 31, 1992. 2) ~ l\ora last,,• ~, BUildingm VIELCOt«E Eb ll\OADBEtn MAR 31 AQORA 10 AM SSHRC Internal Research Grants Research Projects Program - March 10, 1992 Visiting Scholar Program - March 10, 1992 Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992 and May 15, 1992 Research Grant in Lieu of Salary- March 10, 1992 GREEN PLAN PROGRAMS Tri-Council: University Research Chairs - May 15, 1992; Research Fellowships - June 15, 1992. )) OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies: Research Grants - May 1, 1992 ODA 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. G. Allan Roeher Institute - Research Grants in Mental Handicap - April 30, 1992. Health and Welfare Canada/MRC-AIDS Research Program - March 15 and September 15; Joint Fellowships for AIDS Research Training - April 1 and November 15. Health and Welfare Canada: Research Projects and Studies June 1, 1992; Small Budget Projects - Anytime; Career Awards - July 31, 1992; Conferences and Workshops April 1, 1992. National Research Council - Laboratories Research Associateships - Open Ontario Ministry of Health - Nursing Innovation Fund January 1, May 1, September 1 Ontario Ministry of Health - Health Care Systems Research Projects: Research Projects (May 1 and November 1), Feasibility Studies (Anytime), Formulation Grants (Anytime), Information Studies (May 1 and November 1), Workshops and Conferences (Anytime). Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines: Northern Ontario Training Opportunities Program April 15, 1992. Secretary of State: Canadian Studies Directorate - Open SMUTS Visiting Fellowship in Commonwealth Studies for 1993/94 - May 31, 1992 United States Embassy Grants in American Studies September 1, 1992. Page4 Campus Development staff attempt to keep University employees and the public informed about events on campus. We'll be calling sign man Dale Cog/in to put up the notice about public lectures in April by Easa and Mirza. Mark your calendar. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all faculty to share with us interesting research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would just would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehicle for communicating your research endeavours to the community at large. For further research information call Anne Fiorenza at..,\) ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduatt....!} Studies.For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 8910 or drop by the Alumni House. - -- - - - -- - - - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - -- -- - - - - -- - Aprll 1992 �People /Papers /Publications Special Projects/Awards Professor Patricia Vervoort, Department of Visual Arts, has published an article, "Masking and Mapping the Prairie Landscape: Fragments in 2-D and 3" in the British Journal of Canadian Studies (Volume 6, Number 1 1991) which appeared in February 1992, pp. 129140. Dr. Said Easa, Professor in Civil Engineering, presented a paper entitled "Avoiding Sight-Hidden Dips in Vertical Alignment Design" at the Annual Conference of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), held in Washington, D.C., January 1116, 1992. At this conference, Dr. Easa also chaired the meeting of the "Transportation Planning Committee" of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and participated as a member in the meetings of the following committees: ASCE Traffic Operations Committee, TRB Geometric Design Committee, TRB Committee on Transportation Earthworks, and Traffic Engineering for Neo-Traditional Neighbourhood Committee of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Dr. H.T. Saliba, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, attended the "Fifth International conference on Computational Methods and Experimental measurements" in Montreal where he presented a state of the art paper on this topic. The fuU paper, which is entitled e xperimental and Theoretical Computer Aided Vibration ""nalysis of Thin Plates", was published in the Computational Mechanics Publication of "Computational Methods and Experin,ental Measurements V", edited by A. Sousa, C.A. Brebbia and G.M. Carlomagno, and co-published with Elsevier Applied Science London, New York. Dr. Saliba's paper was selected from about sixty exceUent papers and a caption from it appears on the front cover of the book as a symbol of its essence. Professor Jack P. Christy of the School of Business Administration was recently inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Thunder Bay - Port Arthur. Rotary International is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Christy was a former beneficiary of Rotary's support of international educationbusi.ness, having been awarded a Rotary Foundation Graduate Ambassadorial Scholarship in 1985-86. Dr. Bakhtiar Moazzami, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, published eight articles in refereed professional journals during the 1990-91 period. These journals include Journal of Macroeconomics, Journal of Statistical Simulation and Computation, onomic Modelling, Applied ~onomics, Empirical Economics, Journal of Banking and Finance, and Applied Financial Economics. C These publications put Dr. Moazzarni among the top publishing professors at Lakehead University. Currently, Professor Moazzami is coauthoring a book with Dr. B. Dadgostar and Dr. W.B. Jankowski entitled "Structure of Northwestern Ontario's Economy, Past Performance and Future Challenges". Dr. U.S. Panu, Department of Civil Engineering, has published two articles in major international journals entitled "Analysis of Flow into Draintiles in three-Dimensional Flow Filed, Journal of Hydrology, Vol 122, pp. 321-323, 1991 and "Theoretical Analysis of Flow Rate into Perforated Drain Tubes" in Water Resources Research, Vol.27,7, pp. 1411-1418, 1991. These articles were published in cooperation with G. Hazenberg (summer student). Jn June 1991, Dr. Panu presented an invited paper entitled "Entrophic measures in Data In-filling Procedures in Strearnflow" at the International conference on Entropy and Energy Dissipation in Water Resources, held at Mara tea, Italy. 1n July 1991 he presented a paper entitled "An Analytical Technique of Flow Rate into Perforated Drain tubes" at the National Conference on Irrigation and Drainage held at Honolulu, Hawaii. this paper was presented in cooperation with A. FiHce (summer student). A paper entitled "Techniques of Flow Rates into Drain Tubes with Circular Perforations" is currently in printing in the Journal of Hydrology. Dr. Stephen McBride, Associate Professor of Political Studies, has had his book, Not Working: State, Unemployment and Neo-Conservatism, published by the University of Toronto Press. "Jobs, jobs, jobs." The 1984 campaign slogan of the Progressive Conservatives was aimed at Canada's deepening anxiety over rising unemployment. The slogan helped the conservatives earn an overwhelming majority. Yet today unemployment continues to rise. Stephen McBride rejects economic interpretations of the return of high unemployment after decades in which Canada enjoyed almost full employment. He argues that the phenomenon can best be understood as the product of a political choice by policy makers - a choice which can plausibly be linked to the preferences and growing power of Canadian business in the post-1975 period . This argumen t is based on an evaluation of the implications of the monetarist economic paradigm whose influence grew in the late 1970's, a comparative survey of the policy strategies followed in other countries and the employment outcomes associated with them, and a systematic examination of Canadian public policy in the macroeconomic, labour market, unemployment insurance and industrial relations areas. Dr. Said Easa, Professor in Civil Engineering, authored the following articles: "Sight Distance Model for Unsymmetrical Crest Curves", Vol. 1303, 1991, pp. 39-50; "Sight Distance Model for Unsymmetrical Sag Curves", Vol. 1303, 1991, pp. 51-62; "Lateral Clearance to Vision Obstacles in Horizontal Curves", Vol. 1303, 1991, pp. 22-32, all in the Transportation Research Board Journal. He also coauthored a paper with Continued on page 8 April 1992 AGORA Page 7 �Publications continued from page 7 Shinya Kikuchi and Natasa Vukadinovic of the University of Delaware, entitled "Characteristics of the Fuzzy LP Transportation Problem for Civil Engineering Application", Journal of Civil Engineering Systems, Vol. 8, 1991, pp. 134-144. Dr. Laurie J. Garred, Professor and Chairman, Department of Chemical Engineering, recently presented an invited workshop entitled, "La prescription de l'erythropoietine pour la correction de l'anemie de l'insuffisance renale: guidee par la modelisation mathematique" (The use of mathematical modelling as a guide to prescribing erythropoietin for the correction of anemia in renal failure patients) to faculty, staff and students of nephrology from the Universities of Nimes and Montpellier, France. The workshop took place during the final in a series of three research visits to the University of Montpellier during 1991-92, which were funded under a Going Global grant, a joint program of the Canadian and French governments to promote collaborative research between the two countries. The following two articles are the most recer,t among a number of papers which have arisen over the nearly eight years of collaboration between Dr. Garred and medical researchers in Montpellier. "Reuse of 'Highly Permeable' Dialyzers with Peroxyacetic Acid as Sole Oeansing and Disinfecting Agent", Canaud B, Nguyen QV, Garred LJ, Nicolle R, Mion C. ASAlO Transactions 1991; 37: 653-657. "Analyse cinetique modelisee de l'uree en dialyse: de! la theorie a la pratique", Canaud B, Garred LJ, Mion C. Nephrologie 1991; 2: 131-137. Professor Garred has also had the following paper accepted for publication in the June issue of Artificial Organs, "KT /V and PCR Determination From Serial Urea Measurement in the Dialysate Effluent Stream". The article is co-authored by Bonny DiGiuseppe, a 4th year Chemical Engineering student who participated in the research at McKeliar Hospital, on an NSERC summer research fellowship. Dr. Richard Berg, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, read a conference paper "Sustainable Development has Ethical Development: An Essay in Engineering Ethics," at Ryerson , Polytechnical Institute, June 21, 1991; and invited lecture "Media Ethics" to the Thunder Bay Press Club at its Professional Development Seminar, January 18, 1992; a conferen ce paper "Psychic and Humanistic Love" at Brock University, February 15, 1992; an invited lecture "The role of the Professions" at the annual meeting of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association, Thunder Bay, February 27, 1992; and the invited public lecture "Oedip is and the Sphinx: The Riddle of Man-Woman Relations", at the Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship, March 15, 1992. Page 8 Weller Appointed to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada The Secretary of State, the \\ Honourable Robert R. de Cotret, ha&.J/ announced the appointment of Professor Geoffrey R. Weller to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada for a three-year term. Named as the first President of the University of Northern British Columbia in 1990, Mr. Weller's distinguished academic career spans more than 25 years. He is an accomplished author with expertise in security and intelligence services, health policy, and Canadian politics in northern regions. Professor Weller served as the Vice-President (Academic) of Lakehead University from 1985-90. Originally appointed to assistant professo r in the Department of Political Studies, he became a full professor at Lakehead in 1983 and later served as Dean of Arts from 1983-85. Current Chairman of the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies (CASIS), he has served on a number of professional committees and boards. He is a member of the Steering Committee of the International Network on the Role of Universities in Developing Areas (lNRUDA), and sits on the editorial board of Society and Natural Resources. Professor Weller graduated from Hull University, England, with a B.Sc. honours in Economics in 1965, and received his M.A. in Political Science from McMaster Unive, , sity in 1967. ..,U SSHRC is the primary federal funding agency for research in the social sciences and humanities. This year Council will invest approximately $89 million in research and strategic grants, fellowships, and research dissemination programs. SSHRC is governed by a 22-member appointed Council chosen from the academic community and major interest sectors of society. AGORA Grant Yang Memorial Award Donations to the Grant Yang Memorial Award may be made by COJltacting Bishop E.Q. Jennings School at 767-3052, or by contacting Mr. Larry O'Brien, at the Lakehead District R.C. Separate School Board,at 625-1555. This award will be given to a Grade 8 student from Bishop E.Q. Jennings School at the Grade 8 Graduation Ceremonies every June, to a student ranking high in both math and science academically, as well as having good school spirit and musical talent. Should you have nay questions regarding this award, please contact Mr. Larry Grace at Bishop E.Q. Jennings School (767-3052). April 1992 �Stephen Lewis Fonner Canadian ambassador to the United Nations and leader of the Ontario w Democratic Party, Stephen Lewis, spoke Lakehead University on March 18 to a packed audience. The lecture, entitled "Speaking of the World", covered events such as the results of the referendum in South Africa. "The vote affirmed the death rattle of apartheid, " said Lewis. The outcome is far from certain he cautioned, with South Africa suffering from economic and social problems. He also talked about a group of South African women he met a meeting about the future of UNICEF in their country. They spoke of the constant violence against the children and women. "They were almost defiantly feminist." As a representative for UNICEF, Lewis is concerned with issues relating to children across the world. The lecture, sponsored by Status of Women Committee focused primarily on international women's issues and their role in the United Nations. "no more than five women have served as ambassadors at a given time," said Lewis. When the new secretary-general announced 15 senior appointments on March 1, not a single woman was named. Lewis pointed to the fact that this was a blatant contradiction of the UN charter. According to Lewis, the Canadian govemnt has not been very good at recognizing men's issues either. He did praise the Ontario government's commitment to employment equity and non-profit day care. Artist Ruth Tye McKenzie (right) and Florence Johnston, Chair of the Finance Committee of Lakehead University's Share Our Northern Vision Campaign are standing in front of her recently donated work of art titled "Northern Reflection." Artist and proprietor of the Painted Turtle Art Shop, Ruth McKenzie received the 1990 Silver Jubilee Commission which depicts a Northwestern Ontario scene through the image of two female figures. These two very complementary works can be viewed just outside of the Senate Chambers. c The graduating forestry class of 1992 wish to express a sincere thank you to the faculty and staff in the School of Forestry for their support and guidance over the past four years. April 1992 - - - -- - - -- - - - - - AGORA What's wrong w ith this picture? Absolutely nothing if it's spring time in Thunder Bay and snow flurries demand that winter gear be worn. For Hank Akervall, Captain ofthe famous Father Bauer 1964 Olympic Hockey Team, the Hudson's Bay coat worn by the Canadians into the amphitheatre at the Opening Ceremonies at Innsbruck, Austria is still in great shape 28 years later. During the 1992 Winter Olympics, Professor Akervall was in great demand on thespeaking circuit with his Olympic stories and paraphenalia. What does the ex-Olympian think about the recent NHL hockey strike? "Not a good idea. Definitely leaving a sour taste in the mouth for hockey fans". Who's going to win the Stanley Cup?" New York over L.A.". Page 9 �in our counlTy-the ramifications of say that they (all religions) worship the which we arc still feeling today. Missame way basically, or that they all teach the same thing, but that they all, by Faisal Ali and sionaries arriving from Europe presunderneath the diverse historical, Mary Milhalek sured for the creation of special learning schools that tried to create an ideal culturally specific expression, have a Christian community. The problem, common experience." This common "Our lack of ability to deal with the according to Gualtieri, is that the ideal diverse religious views within Canada experience is the idea that faith as a Christian philosophy they were teachconcept is universal, and can manifest may be one of the most compelling ing did not even exist in Europe. " . .. itself in mystical practice. This includes stumbling blocks to reaching a true we arc all the same underneath, but celebrations, rituals, and prayers. multicultural society." This was the they (missionaries) underplayed and Observers of Canadian internal unity under!ying theme in a lecture delivered debates, will also take note that denigrated the cultural distinctiveness." by Carleton University Religious A point that is still as relevant today as Gualtieri lashes out at the what he cries Studies professor, Dr. Antonio it was then, but is further exemplified "calls of nationalism." To Dr. Gualtieri, Gualtieri. by the increasing cultural diversity in nationalism is at the root of many Speaking at Lakehead University's societal evils. " .. . and the wrong kinds annual Morris Lecture on Friday, March Canada. Taken out of context, it of nationalism have been at the root of a 6, Dr. Gualtieri addressed a large crowd appears that Gualtieri is almost lashing out at the hypocrisy of the original great deal of human tragedy'" he argues. on the topic of Conflicting Religious, settlers. Gualtieri stressed that issues such as Cultural, and Moral Views in a Gualtieri reveals how public fig ures abortion and euthanasia are explosive Multicultural Society. of the border often toss the word "God" because of the great diversity between Dr. Gualtieri is a renowned rein their speeches, with little consider_:--cople in society. A social policy that searcher and author in the study of ati01\ for the fact that their God may not could dictate how to deal with such comparable religious ethics. Drawing always be accepted by everyone. issues is impossible considering the fact on his years of experience and travel to that society does not share "the same Furthem1ore, says Gualtieri, people different parts of the world, Gualtieri philosophical base." However, today arc facing more difficulty in demonstrates a desire to improve the staking their religious views as better Gualtieri believes that a social policy relationships of individual societies and a shared world view is a necessity than anyone else's. "We often see other through respect for one another. people's religious ceremonies as in Canada so that our difficulties as a Gualtieri is the author of several strange...but when we have contact with nation can be resolved. "We are now in books, including Christianity and members of other religions, we have to a no man's land of social policy...it is a Native Traditions, The Vulture and the be sensitive and respectful to them." In hodge-podge of legislation that often Bull: Religious Responses to Death, and the case of Canada, our increasing just acquiesces itself to the latest Search for Meaning, a survey of world religious thought. diversity obliges us to have more issue...politics and social policy by interest and not a vision of the good" In a frank,and occasionally humorous casual, side-by-side contact with says Dr. Gualtieri. lecturc,Gualtieri told the audience that he different people. This continuous Gualtieri concludes on a somewhat has no solutions as to how we can harmo- contact, says Gualtieri may on its own pessimistic note. He recognizes that in nize different religious thought and prac- naturally help us to accept the fact that order for Canada to come to grips with tice so that individuals can live together different people can co-exist, in a achieving a multicultural society, differrelatively peacefully and amicably. Cit- multicultural sense, with less difficulty. If we need to look for commonality ent pluralistic views on cultural morality ing the historical and contemporary issue need to be dealt with. Until then, says of using religious ideology in the name of between faiths to arrive at a workable Gualtieri, "how can we learn to live amiconflict, as is the case in the Middle East resolution, Gualtieri reiterates that he cably, in light of that divcrsity...God pray and Northern Ireland, among other areas, has no solutions of his own, but says that there is an answer." Gualtieri slTesses that " ...this deprives that " ...one way to deal with it is not to people of dignity." A step in overcoming thisdifficulty,saysGualtieri, " ...is that we must agree to establishing a social policy that would recognize the universality of religion." To him, all people have the inherent right to practise their beliefs without the fear of being stigmatized and stereo-typed. Though not overt about the point, Gualtieri argues that Canadians have established a multicultural society without full consideration of potential, moral, cultural and religious clashes. Gualtieri alludes to the issues of Sikhs wearing turbans and daggers, the French/ English conflicts, and the ever-explosive issue of the historic mistrealTncnt of Native Canadians, as examples of the atPhilosophers ' dilemna tempts at deculturalization in our counAt Oxford University try. "...we are going to have to abandon philosophers were known to sit around smoking and discusstheexclusivc tru th claims" says Gualtieri. ing metaphysics. On the last class of the semester Dr. Rabb and some members of Gualtieri cites th e hiS torical prccehis 4th year philosophy class found a way to discuss serious matters while coping dent of this view by looking at the • h LU' N S k' 1 Lf attempts at indoctrinating Native tribes wit s o mo mg po icy. e t to right: Doug Sanderson, Chris Delaney, Dr. Rabb, Delene Devisscher and K le Brink. Page 10 _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _...._-_-_-_"""'_-_-_-_-'-_-'_'---~A;-:G ;;-O ~ RA ~.:c:-~~-==-~-==-~-=:..~~~'-:=._--::_--::_-:_-:_-:_-:_-:_-:_-:_-:_-:_-:_-:_--::_--::_--::_--=-.------r:=-=rr-:r=..! Student Forum j) J) �Last Writes by Katherine Shedden Spring fever seems to have spared me a visit this year. No drives in my friend's sports car. No trips to try on hats. No purchases of marbles, kites, bubble makers or new skipping ropes for the kids. I seem stuck in the postskiing, w ill-the-bulbs-ever-stick-theirbrave-noses-up-through-the-cold-soil state of grey indifference. And then an anonymous p iece of mail appeared that massaged my depressed cells from their lethargy. Change, lots of change, change over centuries and change over decades and of course, a renewed faith that even the seasons will continue to change. Although, I do not belong to the 'Born before 45' Club, I can identify with all the changes listed plus add a few of my own. Have a read, I think you'll enjoy the observations. • All Tltose Bom Before 1945 We are survivors! Consider the changes we have witnessed: We were before television, before penicillin, before polio shots, frozen foods, xerox, contact lenses, frisbees and the pill. We were before radar, credit cards, split atoms, laser beams and ball point pens: before pantyhose, dishwashers, clothes dryers, electric blankets, air conditioners, drip dry clothing - and before man walked on the moon! We got married first then lived together. (How quaint can you be?) In our time closets were for clothes, not for "coming out of". Bunnies were small rabbits - and rabbits were not volkswagens. Designer jeans were scheming girls named Jean or Jeanne; and having a meaningful relationship meant getting along well with our cousins. We thought fast food was what you ate during lent, and outer space was the back of the local theatre! We were before house-husbands, gay rights, computer dating, dual careers and commuter marriages. We were before day-care centres, group therapy and nursing homes. We never heard of FM radio, tape decks, electric typewriters, artificial hearts, word processors, yogurt and guys wearing earrings. For us, time sharing meant togetherness not computers or condominiums; a "ship" meant a piece of wood, "hardware" meant "hardware" and software wasn't even a word! In 1940, "made in Japan" meant "junk" and the term "making out" referred to how you did on an exam. Pizzas, "McDonalds" and instant coffee were unheard of. We hit the scene when there were 5 and 10 stores where you bought things for five and ten cents. The comer drug store sold ice cream cones for a nickel or a dime. For one nickel you could ride a street car - make a phone call - buy a pepsi or enough stamps to mail one letter and two post cards. You could buy a new Chevy coupe for $600.00 (but who could afford one) a pity too, because gas was only 11 cents a gallon! In our day cigarette smoking was fashionable. Grass was mowed, coke was a cold drink and pot was something you cooked in. Rock music was a grandma's lullaby and aids were helpers in the principals office. We were certainly not before the difference between the sexes were discovered, but we were surely before the "sex change"; we made do with what we had, and we were the last generation that was so dumb as to think you needed to have a husband to have a baby! No wonder we are so confused and there is such a generation gap! But we survived!!! What better reason to celebrate! Last, last Writes Being informed that there would be no March Agora due to budget cutbacks, the Editor (shown above) had time for the following: "sunshine study" (May Agora), "campus dean-up project" (memo to Podd), Design a 'Find Jackie Johnston' map, Meet with Jim Smithers to see if the Mackenzie trip is really on - yes! Answer dozens of calls about who is really coming to Convocation (May Agora), and ask Mike Turek why the signs can go up but they can't come down. Good Finish for Bridge Builders The team of four Lakehead University students won fourth place in bridge building at the annual Canadian Society of Civil Engineering university competition held at Concordia University last month. The bridge, made out of popsdcle sticks, dental floss and glue, was built by John MacKinnon, Sylvain Rivet, Kevin Shipp and Bill Gauley. The ideal bridge in the , contest weighs the least, but holds the most weight. It took the students 300 hours to build their bridge. April 1992 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 SN1_002. . Deadline for the May Agora 1s Apnl 20, 1992. Thunder Bay Art Gallery March 19 - April 19 ANNUAL LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION March 27 - May 10 WHO DISCOVERED THE AMERICAS: RECENT WORKS BY JANE ASH POITRAS April 10 - May 10 BARBARA ASTMAN Source: Art Gallery of Ontario, An "Artists with their Work" Program April 24 - April 26 ANNUAL LAKEHEAD STAMP CLUB EXHIBIDON Distinguished Researcher Distinguished Instructor Public Lectures 1991/92 Distinguished Researcher Dr. Said M. Easa Department of Civil Engineering Thursday, April 23, 1992 - 3:30 pm Regional Education Centre Lecture Theatre 0005 Topic: "Highway Design for Safety" Distinguished Instructor Dr.S. Ali Mirza Department of Civil Engineering Wednesday, April 29, 1992 - 3:30 pm Regional Education Centre Theatre 00('5 Topic: "The Art of Structural Engineering" Reception with cash bar to follow fina l lecture Wednesday, April 29, 1992 in the Faculty Lounge. Easter Break - University closed Thursday, 23 Senate Meeting - 9:30 am Tuesday, 28 Board of Governors - 4:00 pm • • ••• ••• •• • • •• • • • • • • • : 1992 Folklore Festival : •• The 1992 Folklore Festival is now • • •• • accepting entries for its 20th : Anniversary Festival to be held • ■ May 2-3, 1992. • • Categories must have an ethnic ••• theme and include the following: - entertainment (music, song or ■ dance) • - food booths : - displays, crafts, etc. ■ - cooking or craft demonstrations : For further information please contact the Folklore Festival at • 345-0551 . ■ Monday, 11 Approval of Graduands - 2:30 pm •• • • • • • • • • • ■ ••••••••• Please note new rates for faculty/ staff, spouse/family memberships effective May 1, 1992. Spouse $45.00 Family $75.00 Agorl\ Director of Extemal Relations: John Russell, Editor: Katherine Shedden Assistant: Denise Bruley Calendar: Lynn Wilson Photography: Peter Puna Graphics: B. Kaminski, Lynn Wilson Layout: Denise Bruley Printing: LU Print Shop Address correspondence to: Editor/ Agora Information Office SN1002 Lakehead University Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P78 SEl (807) 343-8631 or 343-8300 FAX 807-343-8192 .;~ "t. t t?.ut?. Convocation Eve RL Convocation New Rates for LU Athletic Memberships ~ Friday, 22 Saturday, 23 Extended hours will apply from Fridav, March 6, 1992 until Wednesday, April 22, 1992. Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 11 :30 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 11 :30 pm Sunday 11 :00 am to 11 :30 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 mate.ial is reproduced or quoted. April 30 - May 10 SECONDARY SCHOOL ART '92 Friday, 17 - Monday 19 The Chancellor Paterson Library Hours lu back Alumni ....(1) -~ (1) E~ ... (1) 0 a: a:o 0 tl t.t ut?.t?. :!: (/) (/) t; 0 ~u N � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.9 No.3 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a report from the President, research updates, and news from around campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992-04 1992 Agora Agora Magazine Chancellor Lois Wilson Lakehead Lakehead University Lois Wilson President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/1fedd1fa3fcc906800be91fe84c3f59e.pdf d7408402276d6c280d4f2f396d3f666f PDF Text Text Inside: Thank You LU!. ........ .2 ,,,.. First Choice Lakehead. ... 3 -- Broadbent on Human Rights........ ..... .. . . 10 Research ...... Blue Pages Liman Laments. . . . . . . . . 11 Lakehead ~'.~~ ; University _AgOrl\ · THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL. 9. NO.4 MAY 1992 On Saturday, May 23, 1992, the names Madam Justice Karen Weiler will give the morning address Singer/Songwriter Neil Young will give the afternoon address of 1,570 candidates who have fulfilled the academic requirements for degrees and d iplomas will be presented to Chancellor Lois Wilson. The graduands who are able to attend the morning and afternoon convocation ceremonies will hear the Chancellor say, "By the virtue of the authority vested in me, l admit you as graduates of Lakehead University." The audience will also hear President Bob Rosehart say, "Madame Chancellor, it is my great privilege and pleasure to request, on behalf of the Senate of Lakehead University, that you confer on Karen Weiler the degree _of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, . . . that you confer on Neil Young the degree of Doctor of Music, honoris causa." Another person walking across the stage will be TIiiie (Sandberg) Hurrell, who turned 79 this month and will receive her Master of Arts (English). Continued on page 6 Alumni Honour Award Given to Rick Lang It's been a recognition year for Rick Lang. On May 23, 1992 he will receive the l.akehead University Alumni Honour Award and on June 27 he will be joined by Al ;-1::ickner in Ottawa at their induction into the Canadian '--.rling Association Hall of Fame. Rick has no trouble explaining how l.akehead University was responsible for his professional and curling successes. "In those days curling was the big thing in my life. It was really important to me that l.akehead University was here in Thunder Bay because that enabled me to carry on in curling and to get a degree." Born and educated in Thunder Bay, the Fort William Collegiate grad first entered commerce at LU, switching to social work and earning his HBSW in 1976. Lang's nomination recognizes his outstanding contribution to the sport of curling, through competition and co-chairing the annual Heart to Heart Bonspiel, his special fundraising project for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Rick is a supervisor at Children and Family Services, is married to Lorraine (another successful curler with LU graduate Heather Houston) and is the father of Adam, 6, and Sara, 2. Congratulations, Rick! �Native Education Grants Lakehead University has done well in the recent co_mpetit_ion for funds from the M.C.U. Native Education Strategy Report Program. In all, we received just under From the .$200,000 which will allow Lakehead President University to forge ahead this year with our initiatives to create a new School of Native Studies. As well, the School of Education has Dr. Bob Rosehart been working very closely with the Sandy Lake Education Authority on a unique community-based education 1991/93 Budget program and this initiative now has The Board of Governors approved funding in place and will start this fall. the 92/93 Operating budget at a meetFinally, a grant has been received to ing held on April 28, 1992. The success allow Lakehead University to retain a of the voluntary contribution program Native liaison person who will visit has facilitated a balanced budget for this Native communities or schools to make coming year. It will be necessary to Native students aware of our programs. keep a very close watch on expenditures All in all, several existing initiatives that to ensure that we live within the budget. will allow Lakehead University to At present, the budget centres are further demonstrate its unique role as a working hard to prepare transition fund university "in and for the North". proposals that need to be considered by the Labour/Management Committee Trees, Trees, Trees prior to the June 1, 1992 submission Lakehead University is to receive a date. Lakehead University will be grant under the Environment Canada competing with all Ontario universities Green Plan to permit some selected for our share of the one time $22 million greening of the campus. As well, a restructuring fund. major pulp and paper firm is working with Lakehead University to develop a Student Placement, Training and multi-year planting program which Co-operative Education Centre would simultaneously recognize each After many extensive and useful graduating class. More on this in a discussions during the past year, future column. Lakehead University has assumed Sea-to-Sea direct responsibility from C.E.l.C. for the student placement office on campus. Funding is in place for this year's The revitalized facility is being assisted trip which is scheduled to leave by a transition grant from the GovernWinnipeg on June 5, 1992 and arrive in late August in Peace River, Alberta, 200 ment of Canada and all looks very positive for the expanded mandate for years after Mackenzie's trip. Expedition the Centre. A most recent addition to leader, Dr. Jim Smithers of Outdoor the Centre is a Native Placement Officer Recreation, is officially retiring this June which is being funded by a special grant from Lakehead University but is of approximately $73,000. expected to continue to be involved with Lakehead University on a number of initiatives. Jim has made and, 1 suspect, will continue to make invaluable contributions to Lakehet> University and, in particular, for his leadership initiatives with our students. P.S. Wednesday, May 27, 1992 is "sneaker" day. J Letter From Chairman of the Board of Governors and the President to Employees of Lakehead University Mr. Robert J. Paterson, Chairman of the Board of Governors and Dr. R.G. Rosehart wish to extend their thanks to thP university employees for supporting the recent initiative of voluntary contribution toward reducing the one million dollar deficit in the 1992/93 budget. The spirit of co-operation which resulted in the agreement between the board of Governors and the employee groups has enhanced the whole university community. All jobs on campus have been maintained, our hiring freeze has been lifted and all programs offered to Northwestern Ontario by Lakehead have been maintained at current levels. It is to the credit of the employees of Lakehead University that we have been able to meet this budgetary challenge for the next fiscal year. As well, we have laid a foundation for future challenges which may be worked out through dialogue and partnership. Angela Arsenault gets the royal toast from former boss Moe Ktytor. Angela has left the Student Placement Centre after 13 years of dedicated service to join the main CEC office in Thunder Bay. Pagc2 AGORA May 1992 �FIRST CHOICE LAKEHEAD? You bet and we have the stats to prove it! f()h, yes, I've been here since 1967!" v There is an air of mystery about the dinner. No one but the President can go to the annual event except bona fide members and their spouses. They even shunned photographs this year, yet another 14 University employees joined the prestigious "Quarter-Century Oub". That's 350 years of service to this young institution. We therefore tip our hat to the 1992 inductees and print the complete list of the company they join. Mary Lysenchuk Don Andrews Billy Morgan Edward Bauman Vireshwar Paranjape Don Black Brian Phillips Andre Cloutier Charles Ripley Rick Freitag Brian Spenceley John Futhey Ernst Zimmermann David Hughes Other Quarter-Century Members Henry Akervall Douglas Alexander Ken Allan Bill Allaway Rick Anderson Paul Barclay Harold Braun (Deceased) Koilpillai Charles Anita Chen Min-Sun Chen ,-.. Walter Crowe 'I Dan Crozier '--- William Eames Harry Elmslie Joyce Forbes Eric Green Bert Harding Margaret Hawton Maurice Ktytor Ted Kurlick Doug Lindsay Richard MacGillivray William Mackinnon Margaret McMurtry William Melnyk George Merrill Tom Miller Gordon Mott Henry North Don Orr George Ozburn Murray Patterson Linda Phillips Frank Presenger Pradip Sarbadhikari Ginnie Taylor John Warren John Whitfield Leona Wilson Siegfried Zingel Lakehead University led all Ontario universities with a 25.2% increase in applications from high school students. Last year, Lakehead had 893 first choice applications compared with 1,120 this year. According to the recent figures released by the Ontario Universities' Application Centre in Guelph, Ontario, 58,699 high students have applied to attend an Ontario university in the fall of 1992 - an increase of 2.4% across the system (57,324 in 1991) According to the Registrar, "what's encouraging about our numbers is that the increase is relatively evenly distributed among the university's programs with the most dramatic increase being in the 4-year Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism degree". High school applicants make up 70% of the first year intake class of which 52% come from Northwestern Ontario and 48% are from outside the region, predominately Southern Ontario. Speculating on factors responsible for LU's success in attracting students, Paularinne pointed out the following: "The recession certainly has an impact on that age group but Lakehead University has spent a lot of time effort, energy and resources promoting in Southern Ontario. We have also improved our set of recruitment publications (in fact being praised by students as a University wit}) top mate~als) The feedback that Liaison officers get is that students like the personal contact, the manner in which they are trea~ed . during the application process, a good response to mquuy turnaround time, and a toll-free line. It's also a continuation of the trend indicating that university-bound students want to attend smaller more personable institutions. They have their own reasons but obviously smaller classes and program accessibility is a factor.". And there's an even bigger story - applications from the non-high school applicants are up 38.4% for first year meaning that Lakehead will process an additional 450 applications. Promotions Announced by Senate Professor Faculty of Arts and Science Dr. B. Kronberg, Department of Geology Faculty of Professional Studies Dr. K. Eigenbrod, School of Engineering Associate Professor Faculty of Arts and Science Dr. B. Muirhead, Department of History Professor P. Vervoort, Department of Visual Arts Faculty of Professional Studies Dr. R. Irwin, School of Education Dr. K. Natarajan, School of Engineering Dr. B. Kronberg Dr. K. Eigenbrod Dr. B. Muirhead Prof. P. Vervoort Dr. R.Irwin Dr. K. Natarajan Prof. D. Pal/en Dr. J. O'Meara ,Assistant Professor :ulty of Professional Studies ) 'rofessor D. Pallen, School of Nursing Dr. J. O'Meara, School of Education May 1992 AGORA Page3 �The Young Jonathon Edwards: A Reconstruction WHAT'S HAPPENING Third Posthumous Publication by Lakehead Philosopher IN THE LIBRARY!· Periodical Subscription Rates Continue to Increase!! The "Periodical Index 1992", an annual survey found in the April 15th issue of Library Journal, reported that the 1992 average price for U.S. periodicals is $117.11, or 12.2% higher than the 1991 average price of $104.36. It was also reported that the average rate of increase for science titles over the past ten years has outpaced that of the social sciences and humanities. Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics showed average annual increases exceeding 10%. The lowestrates ofincrease have been in the Fine and Applied Arts, Literature, Languages and Philosophy and Religion. Although the results of this survey have been reported in U.S. dollars, Lakehead University Library has also experienced these types of increases. Some examples of subscription increases at The Chancellor Paterson Library are listed below: 1991 %increase 1992 Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology Section A&B 98% 339.50 672.21 Microelectronics & 614.72 89% 1164.15 Reliability Journal of Hellenic Studies Irish Historical Studies Industrial & Commercial Training 75.62 135.32 79% 28.00 45.96 64% 947.87 1516.62 60% Philips Journal of Research Topology 103.00 162.74 58% 436.62 656.70 50% Urban Studies 183.84 268.65 46% The Young Johnathon Edwards: A Reconstrudum by William ) Sparks. Morris (New York: Carlson Pu?~shing, 1991'.ppxvi+688) is former LU professor Dr. William S. Moms s University of Chicago Ph.D. dissertation, completed in 1955. At that time it won the prestigious Susan Rosenberg Award for the best Ph.D. Thesis in the University of Chicago School of Divinity over a three year period. His doctoral studies and subsequent research and publications on the philosophical theology of Jonathon Edwards, inclu?ing the ~ajo~ s?-1~Y "The Genius of Jonathon Edwards" (m Essays m D1vuuty, University of Chicago Press, 1968), made Dr. Morris an acknowledged authority on this important eighteenth century American thinker. This past Dr. Morris' dissertation was published as one of twenty-one books in the distinguished Carlson Publishing Series, Chicago Studies in the History of American Religions edited by Jerald C. Brauer and Martin E. Marty. Professor Brauer, Morris' thesis supervisor at Chicago, has added a preface to the book in which he describes Morris' contribution: 'William Morris argues that Edwards can only be understood as a highly creative and original thinker who took the very best from his inherited past and related it critically and constructively to the newly emerging ideas of the Enlightenment." Brauer concludes that 'Whether one agrees or disagrees with William Morris' analysis, he cannot be ignored. Any scholar who wishes to understand American thought and culture will have to come to grips with his analysis." (p.xvi) The fact that Dr. Morris' thought continues to be influential is a fitting memorial for a fine philosopher. "'\' Dr. William S. Morris (1916-1983) taught at Lakehead fror.J 1968 until his retirement in 1982. during that time he served as chairman of the Department of Philosophy and created and directed the interdisciplinary program in Religious Studies. During his lifetime he published over forty articles and reviews on moral philosophy, religious studies and the philosophy of religion as well as a major book on church unity entitled The Unity We Seek (Toronto: Ryerson Press, 1962, London: Oxford University Press, 1963). His other posthumous publications include: another book, Lectures On Contemporary Religious Thought, ed. J.D. Rabb, R.C. S. Ripley, M.E. Coates and D.M. Henderson (Kingston: Ronald P. Frye and Company, 1988), and "The Philosophy·of Religion Today", the concluding essay of his memorial volume Religion and Reason: A Symposium, ed. J.D. Rabb (Winnipeg: Frye Publishing, 1983). Not all journal prices are increasing at such phenomenal rates. However, these kinds of increases continue to challenge resources at all Canadian universities. Dr. Rabb, on behalf of Prudence Morris, presents her late husband's massive book on Jonathon Edwards to Fred McIntosh, chief librarian. Page 4 AGORA M ay 1992 �ti1ittl1J============= b ----S_o_n_y_a_B_r_u_y_e_r_e_ _ _____,11._____T_im_o_M_ie_t_t_in_e_n_ _ ____, Sonya Bruyere recently joined the School of Education as the secretary to the Native Language Programs. She came to LU from a position at George Jeffery Children's Treatment Centre. Although she is busy ge tting ready for the influx of new students for the summer programs, Sonya graciously agreed to take some time to talk with the AgorA. Born in Fort Frances (yes, she is distantly • related to Gord Bruyere from Native Support Services), she moved to Thunder Bay with her family and attended public school here. "I enjoy answering program questions, the processing of the applications, but most importantly, the interaction with the students". In the future Sonya hopes to finish her final year of Computer Studies at Confederation College. In her free time, "I ride my motorcycle, play baseball, take my daughter to soccer, tinker on cars and if I have time left, relax." Sonya also enjoys the "regional past-times", hunting, fishing and camping, and likes to spend a quiet moment with the new Stephen King novel. Tel: ext. 8198. Computer problems? Timo Miettinen is the man to see if your computer is suffering from some sort of malady. Timo recently joined Computer Services as a Computer Consultant. Originally from Helsinki, Finland, Timo and family moved to the area when he was four. He attended Port Arthur Collegiate Institute and later on, the University of Waterloo. "I took ' - - - - -- - - - - - ' some time off school and worked for a couple of years, mainly with the Ministry of Natural Resources here in town". In 1986 he enroled at Lakehead in the Computer Science course and received his Honours Bachelor of Science degree at the May '91 Convocation. As a computer consultant "I am a troubleshooter, usually finding out why things are going wrong with the computer. It can be computer error, user error, insulation error, sometimes the bad phase of the moon!" After hours Timo likes to 'beat up on giants", that is, playing fantasy role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. He also enjoys the occasional Orson Scott Card sci-fi novel. Tel: ext. 8436. Believe It or NotGreat faces spotted on campus posters Lakc hcad University Phi_losophy Associalion presents Dr. R.C.S. Ripley It's the Jim Smithers' TOAST & ROAST Chairman Department of Philosophy Spe aking on You arc cord ially invited to a Toast & Roast for Dr. J. E. P. Sm ithers, Director, School of Outdoor Recreation. Parks & Tourism, on the occasion of his (early) retiremen t from L.1kchead University. The Philosophical Conditions Necessary for Life After Death11 11 ll1ursday, May 21, 1992 The Outpost, Student Centre at ~kchead Univcrsily 3 pm • Cake and Coffee 4 pm u ntil ? • Toast & Roa.st Coffcc, c::1ke and munchies will be pro..,id(d. Ca.sh ~ :·. bar. A bcsl wishes C3rd ~'ill be located 31 the ~-.~ .... • Swnchbo3rd :tnd those wi$,hlng 10 donate 1ow.1n:l a ~if1(s) may do so by leavm1;. S,3.tne with Norma o r Joanie at the Swnchboard by Friday. May 15. 1992 & _- May 1992 Friday, March 27, 1992 8:00 p.m. . Faculty Lounge ·,. ...:; Snacks & Cash Bar AGORA Free Admission Page 5 �Convocation Countdown .... It's no secret that this year's Convocation ceremonies presented a few extra challenges. For the staff in the Office of the Registrar, it included processing the largest graduating class at 1,500 plus. Inviting an entertainment "superstar" meant correspondence with agents and queries from fans. The anticipation is building about what Madame Justice Karen Weiler and Neil Young will say to the class of 1992. Brief biographies follow with a sampling of advice given to previous classes. Karen Merle Weiler Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice Karen Merle Weiler was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on June 13, 1945. Her primary and secondary education were undertaken in the province of her birth. Her legal education was completed at the University of Saskatchewan and Osgoode Hall Law School from which she received her LLB. in 1967. After articling in Toronto, Madam Justice Weiler attended the Bar Admission Course and was called to the Bar of Ontario in March, 1969. In 1974, she received her LL.M. degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. Over the course of her academic career she has been the recipient of many honours and awards. During her ~areer Madam Justice Weiler has focused primarily on the area of family law. Not only has she acted as counsel in the development ?f legislation, she has also been actively involved in educating the public on the subject of law reform. This has included speaking tours, writing, television appearances and filmmaking. She has been very active_ as a panelist in seminars and conferences dealing with ethics, family law, gender biases and women's issues. .Following nearly a decade as a district court judge, she was appointed Judge of the Supreme Court for Ontario and a member of the High Court for Ontario and a member, Ex Officio, of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, February 21, 1989. Madam Justice Weiler is married to Robert D. Weiler, Q.C., son of former Chance?or ~rnard G. Weiler, Q.C.. The couple has two children. In her le1Sure time she participates actively in competitive sports and enjoys watching professional hockey and baseball. Neil Young Singer, Songwriter ~eil Yo~g was born in Toronto in 1945, although he spent many of ~s ~ormative years further west in Winnipeg. A self-taught gw_tanst, he appeared as a folk artist before forming his own band, Neil Young and the Squires, which became a Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba favourite between 1962 and 1964. .. Relocating to Los Angeles in the mid-60's, Young was invited to JOm the band B_uffal? Springfield by founding member Stephen Stills. The group, which disbanded after two years, was responsible for a number of folk-rock classics, including such Young originals as Broken Arrow, Mr. Soul and I Am a Child. Over the next three years Young divided his time between a solo career and_recording and performing as part of the superstar group Crosby, S~s, Nash & Young. For his second solo album, Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, Young enlisted the band Crazy Horse, with whom he recorded such hits as After the Goldrush and Harvest. Throughout the 70's Young continued to record a series of albums for which he received numerous gold record sales awards. Since then he has continued to consolidate his reputation as a world class concert perfo~er. Neil Youn~ was named Best Male Singer and Best Composer m 1971 and was inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame in 1982. During the 80's Young experimented in a variety of musical styles from electronic rock to J?~e country to hardcore heavy metal. Most ' recently, he_garnered cntical and popular acclaim with his Crazy Horse reuruon album Ragged Glory, which spawned another coast-tocoast tour. _To~ay, Neil Young remains one of the most unique and enduring ar_tists ~ contemporary music. Well-known journalist Scott Young, will be m attendance to celebrate his son's award. Page 6 AGORA "Advice When Leaving These Hallowed Halls" Lakehead University has been blessed with a distinguished roll call ofhonorary degree redpients. ) Those tasked with delivering the convocation address have undoubtedly laboured long over the appropriateness of their sagacious script. Here's a sampling. 1. "Never, never, never give up on yourselves. Never, never, never give up on Canada. Remember that every Canadian is a Canadian in his or her own way. No one way of being Canadian crowds out any other. Remember also that the loss of any part of our diversity impoverishes all Canadians; and the loss of any part of our unity weakens all Canadians. Wherever you were born, think of Canada as your chosen land. A birthplace is simply an accident; a choice is a moral responsibility." 2. "If we devote ourselves to universal understanding, then, by 2010, population will begin to control itself. It will even decline. Can we evolve to become a species remembered for its wisdom, not its greed, violence and incomprehension? If we do, our raccoons and groundhogs, our forests, birds and soils will survive to give us, and future generations, Montaigne's quality of life - pure joy in being alive." 3. "Refuse to be ordinary. Don't treat anything as routine... Don't short-change the people with a half-hearted effort because you've decided something isn't interesting. What you do will have value if you've truly done it well." 4. "In our democratic society, we have recognized that the public right to know is best assured through commercial news gathering agencies which we have, by extension, endowed with the ) freedom of speech which is one of the highest social values that we claim and cherish as individuals." 5. 'We still need the dreams and the star gazing of youth. We need your questioning and your hopes for better things. We need your concerns for others. Mark Twain said:'When your illusions are gone, you may still exist, but you have ceased to live'. Please don't cease to live. We need you to challenge and address the multitudinous problems that face us today - to create a better society than the one that you were introduced into." 6. "Don't forget that this institution started as a Technical School - a blending of technical courses with diploma courses and university courses. These are all still essential to keep the institution financially viable. Furthermore, many diploma course students go on to complete University degrees, simply because they have been subjected to university atmosphere. We will always be an outpost University and as such, must struggle harder than others." 7. "You go forth into a society -in Canada at least - which has more freedom, more equality of opportunity, more tolerance, more affluence. You are more educated, in better health, more mobile. In short, you start with advantages your parents did not have at the same age and stage." 8. 'The purpose of a university is to formulat,~ ideas, to test them, to criticize them, to accept them, tJ) reject them. The university by definition cannot 1,e.: come the curator of any particular viewpoint, or the defender of a faith, or the guardian of an ideology." Continued page 8 May 1992 �RESEARCH NEWS 1., From left to right: Tom Inglis, Northern Wood Preservers and LU researchers Margaret Haughton and Werden Keeler MAY 1992 UNIVERSITY - INDUSTRY RESEARCH LINKED Reprint permission courtesy of the Chronicle-Journal Lakehead University needs funding for research. Northern Wood Preservers Inc. needs to find a better way of drying wood for export. On Monday, April 6, officials announced a $70,000-solution. Lakehead and Northern Wood Preservers, with the aid of a $35,000grant from the province, are ~barking on a two-year research proJect to find a more effective way of drying lumber. ~-.. If the project is successful, it could secure Northern Wood's European market while providing the university with expensive research equipment and exposing faculty and students to industrial research. Technically, the agreement lasts two years but officials from both sides want the relationship to continue much longer. '1 think it's important that we're in Thunder Bay and we're working closely with a corporate partner," said Marg Hawton, a physics professor at Lakehead and one of the researchers on the project. "On the large scale, the university really wants to see (itself) play a leadership role in fostering economic development in Thunder Bay," said Connie Nelson, Lakehead 's director of research and graduate studies. Under the province's university research incentive fund, Northern Wood Preservers matches each provincial dollar with one of its own to help Lakehead's research. Northern Wood-part of the Buchanan group of forest companiesdries its lumber in 100-foot long and SOfoot wide kilns that resemble tin greenhouses. Each day, planks are piled on to trucks and pushed along tracks in to the kilns. Hot air flowing through ceiling vents heat the kilns to 240 F, and lumber is left for about 24 hours. Inglis said the softwood is dried to a moisture content of about 18 per cent. However, that level isn't consistent throughout, making the lumber less than ideal for such common uses in Europe as furniture. Much of the wood exported by Northern Wood Preservers has been shipped green and dried in Britain. However, Europeans afraid of worm NSERC FUNDED RESEARCH TOPS $1 MILLION MARK The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council recently released the results of the 1992-93 Research and Equipment Grants Competition. The Office of Rese~<;h and Graduate Studies is pleased to report that NSERC eligible researchers at Lakehead University were awarded grants totalling $1,019,550, as compared to $921,374 in 1991-92 (excludes strategic grants) or an increase of 11 % over last ""!ar. Approximately 37% of NSERC eligible faculty at {f kehead University hold NSERC research grants. By reaching the $1 million dollar benchmark, Lak~head University is now considered by NSERC to be a mediumsized university in terms of its categorized placement of universities. infestations will soon be placing duties on undried wood. The Europeans are demanding a higher dry wood consistency than Northern Wood Preservers now provides. To get higher consistency, wood would have to be left in the kilns for about a week. While that's feasible at smaller European operations, it would back up other production at Northern Wood Preservers, said Inglis. During the next two years, Lakehead researchers hope to come up with the needed consistency improvements without the long drying times. Most of the $70,000 in research money is going toward an optical infra-red spectrometer, to allow researchers to view the drying process, said physics professor Werden Keeler who does the research with Hawton. One or two summer students will also be hired to work in the project. The spectrometer, Lakehead's main prize, can later be used for other projects. This is Lakehead's fourth such provincial project. In spite of this increase, due to ~e in~e~sing numbers of researchers applying to the Council for limited federal research dollars, many deserving research proposals w~e not funded. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies would like to take this opportunity to commend all researchers for their efforts in this year's competition. In the operating grants competition, several of Lakehead University's new researcher's (first-time applicants) were successful in receiving operating grants. They are: Dr. T. Garver (Chemistry), Dr. C.T. Hoang (Mathematical Sciences), Dr. T. Miao (Mathematical Sciences), and Dr. M.F. Wesner (Psychology). • The successful researchers in this year's operating and equipment grants competition (new grants and renewals) are on the following' page: �OEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY Dr. R. Freitag - "History of the North American Cicindelidae". • Or. P.H. Knowles - ''Effects of environmental stress as a selective force on the genetic structure of forest trees". Dr. M.W. Lankester - "Parasite diseases of Northern Ungulates". Dr. L. Malek - "Dry Seed Proteasome and Related Proteins" and an equipment grant for a High performance liquid chromatography gradient system. Dr. O.W. Morris - "Habitat Selection, population dynamics and community structure of northern vertebrates". Or. R.J. Omeljaniuk - "Fish pituitary neurohormone actions, signalling mechanisms, and receptor regula_tion" and-~ equipment grant for a cell culture and phys10logy facility. SCHOOL OF FORESTRY Dr. W.H. Parker - ''Focal point seed zones and adaptive ) variation of North American conifers". GEOLOGY Dr. G.J. Borradaile - "Rock Physics and Deformation" and an equipment grant for a JRSA Spinner. Or. P.W. Fralick - "Paleogeographical interpretation of archean sedimentary sequences in Northwestern Ontario". Dr. R.H. Mitchell - "Petrology and Geochemistry of kimberlites and alkaline rocks". Dr. R.G. Platt - "Petrogenesis of alkaline and carbonatitic magmas". DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Or. W.R. Allaway - "The moment problem on disjoint sets and orthogonal polynomials" and an equipment grant for a Computer and Hardware. Dr. M.W. Benson - "Parallel iterative methods". Dr. C.C. Graham - "Topics in harmonic and functional analysis". Or. C. Hoang - "Recognition and optimization algorithms for perfect graphs". Or. X. Li - "Distributed logic programming". Or. T. Miao - "Amenability of locally compact groups and properties of the Fourier algebra". Or. J.H.M. Whitfield - "Geometry and nonlinear analysis of Banach spaces". DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Dr. MH. Hawton - Physics of membranes and absorbed ~~Dr. W.J. Keeler - "Raman spectroscopy studies of CdMnT, based heterojunctions" Dr. W.M. Sears - "Electrical and Optical properties of wide band gap semiconductors". Or. V.V. Paranjape - "Research in solid state physics". OEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Or. A.N. Hughes and Dr. D.G. Holah - "Reactions of transition metal salts and complexes with hydroborate and other reducing agents". Dr. T.M. Garver - "Hydrodynamic and structural studies of selective lignin macromolecular transformations" and an equipment grant for pulsed gradient NMR probe with power supply/controller. Dr. S.O. Kinrade - "Chemistry of aqueous Aluminoslicates and associated metal systems". Dr. M. Rappon - "Photoinduced reactions of dyes". Dr. N.A. Weir - "Studies of photodegradation of polymers". DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Or, D.M. Bany - "ESD and X - and gamma-ray testing of MOS devices for reliability and failure causes". Or. I<. Natarajan - "Aspects of discrete time periodic control systems". Dr. M.H. Khan - "Hand-off control for microcellular communication systems". Dr. J.B. Kiszka - "Fuzzy logic knowledge-based systems. The SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION pulp and paper industry, computers and controls of the pulp Dr. D.J. Weeks - "Salient features of cooling operations in and paper industry''. response selection performance" and an equipment grant for DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING a Micro Experiment Lab System. Dr. LJ. Garred - "Hardware and software development and DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY simulation studies to exploit spent dialysate for urea kinetic Dr. C.A.G. Hayman - "Modality effects in human performodelling in hemodialysis". mance". Dr. I. Nirdosh - "Removal and Immobilization of thorium-230 Dr. M.F. Wesner - "Mechanisms of complex colour perceppresent in uranium mill solutions". tion" and an equipment grant for an Optical system and DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING computer workstation. Dr. K.O. Eigenbrod - "Measurement of pore water pressures ALL THREE RESEARCH COUNCll,S in freezing and thawing fine grained soils". Dr. S.M. Easa (Civil) - "Highway geometric design for RECEIVE FUNDING INCREASES safety''. The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Dr. S.A. Mirza (Civil) - Strength and stiffness criteria for has reported that the three federal research councils will composite steel-concrete beam-columns". received annual increases of four percent per year over the Dr. U.S. Panu (Civil) - "Development of streamflow data innext four years. This represents a vote of confidence by the filling and streamflow forecasting procedures based on federal government in Canada's university researchers. The pattern recognition concept". council's base budgets, upon which the four ~cent incr~ases DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING will be calculated will now include funds previously available only if matched by contributions from other so~ces. "'\ Dr. H.T. Saliba (Mechanical) - "Experimental and theoretical Canada's university research efforts depends on mcrea -,,.l_i free vibration analysis of thin plates with various shapes, and secure funding for the research councils if it is to make <1 boundary conditions and complicating factors". strong contributor to the body of scientific knowledge needed Dr. A. Sedov (Mechanical) - "Ultrasonic transducer and flaw for Canada's future. modelling for non-destructive evaluation applications". Dr. B. Singh (Mechanical) - "Scaling criteria for jet cutting of oil sands". ) Page2 - - - - - - -- - - - - - - RESEARCH N E W S - - - - - - - - - - - May 1992 �RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES HEALTH AND WELFARE CANADA National Health Research and Development Program (NHRDP) The NHRDP supports population-based health research related to national health issues. The deadline for submitting applications to the Research Project Program is June 1, 1992. The program is highlighting the following general priority areas for the above competition: Health Care; Health Promotion; Illness Prevention; Rehabilitation; Risk Management; Health of Aboriginal Peoples; and Dissemination of Health Research Outcomes. Applications for formulation funding and research projects with a duration of one year or less and a budget not exceeding $20,000 will be accepted for review at any time, subject to the availability of funds: Pilot/feasibility projects must be submitted for the June 1 deadline even if less than $20,000 so they may be reviewed by a full committee. SSHRC/NORTHERN TELECOM r Research on Science Culture in Canada The Joint Initiative for Research on Science Culture in Canada, was established by SSHRC and Northern Telecom last June to ascertain why young Canadians seem hesitant to choose careers in science and technology, to find ways of encouraging student enrolment in the sciences, and to improve scientific skills and training. A deadline date of September 15, 1992 has been set for a second competition for research funding under this program. Applicants are reminded that multidisciplinary, action-oriented research projects leading to strategies for change, including wellorganized plans for the wide dissemination of research results, have the best chances for success in the competition. EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Grants in American Studies Applications for the 1992-93 academic year in the fields of American Studies and Canada-U.S. Relations are now available from the United States Embassy. Grants of up to $3000 will be awarded to individuals or institutions and are tenable at Canadian Universities. The DEADLINE DATE for application is September 1, 1992. ST. PETERSBURG ACADEMY OF SCIENCES The St. Petersburg branch of the Academy of Sciences, Russia offers the possibility of an independent research program to Canadian scholars. Access to the St. Petersburg scholarly institutions, libraries, and archives will be arranged at a cost of U.S. $25.00 per day. Soviet visa support will be provided by the academy to Soviet consulates in Canada for scholars who are accepted for such independent research programs. SUPPLY AND SERVICES CANADA r' Environmental Innovation Program (EIP) The Environmental Innovation Program seeks to build on the enthusiasm displayed by Canadians during the Green Plan consultations. Ell' offers Canadian industry, universities, native groups, non-government organiz.ations and interested individuals the opportunity to meet the environmental priorities of the Green Plan by submitting innovative research and development proposals in the areas of the natural sciences, the social sciences, the health sciences and the humanities. May 1992 Contracts will be awarded under EIP for ideas which will result in tangible new environmental products, processes, or services. EIP is managed by Environment Canada and administered by SSC. Proposals should be submitted to SSC which will distribute them through a well-established network to potentially interested government departments. The money for Ell' contracts comes from a combination of EIP's $20 million budget over the next six years and money from sponsoring government departments. Only projects which support the goals and objectives of the Green Plan will be supported. These include: - clean air, water and land; - sustainable use of renewable resources; - protection of our special spaces or species; - preserving the integrity of our North; - global environmental security; - environmentally-responsible decision making at all levels of society; and - minimizing the impacts of environmental emergencies. EIP emphasizes innovation. A proposal must either offer a new, unique idea or the proposer must have a unique capability or capacity for carrying our the proposed work. The proposal must be sponsored by a federal government department. GRADUATE STUDIES NEWS The Third Annual Graduate Student Conference was held on March 17 and 18. Twelve graduate students from the Departments of Biology, English, Geology, and Psychology and the School of Forestry presented papers on their research on such topics as global warming, forest management, effects of herbicide on moose behaviour, spruce budworm, and spirituality in literature. This is the third year of the Conference, which provides an opportunity for graduate students to present their research in a conference format and to receive feedback from their fellow students and faculty in other disciplines. The presenters will submit their final papers, which will be edited and published as conference proceedings. NORTHERN HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH UNIT (NHHRRU) Commencing in May 1992, the NHHRRU will be employing senior level undergraduate and graduate students to work on specific projects. These research assistantships, valued at $3,500 ~ term and awarded on a term-by-term basis, will be available for the fall and winter terms, as well as for the spring/summer period (which will be considered as equivalent to one term). The number of assistants hired each term, their discipline areas, and the nature of the work assigned will be determined by NHHRRU researchers' and/ or project needs, and the funds available. Application forms are available through the NHHRRU office in the Health Sciences Resources Centre (343-2137). SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Fulbright Scholar Program - Educational Exchange Between Canada and the U.SA. Graduate students are eligible to apply for formal enrolment in a Ph.D. program at an American University, or to undertake research in the U.S. as part of their Canadian Ph.D. program. Degree program awards are for those who want to begin a doctoral program at a university in the U.S. and who have gained acceptance to that program. Research awards are for those who want to spend an academic year of research and course work at an institution in the U.S., but who are enroled - - - -- - - - -- - - RESEARCH NEWS - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - Page3 �in a doctoral program at a Canadian university. Applicants must be Canadian citizens. Fulbright awards are granted for periods ranging from three to nine months. Dates of most grants coincide with the academic year of the host institution. The fixed sum grant is approximately $1667 per month (travel inclusive). The maximum amount of the grant for a full academic year is $15,000. Grantees are expected to use the award to cover all of their necessary expenses such as housing, travel, school fees and expenditures. Application packages are available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Deadline: September 30 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS The 1992-93 Ontario Graduate Scholarship winners were announced on March 27 by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. The following eight successful candidates from Lakehead University will receive awards: DAGSVIK, Jo-Anne (Social Work) ENSTROM, Ethel (English) FELLMAN, Laura (Social Work) GANNON, Greg (Applied Sport Scierice and Coaching) HARRISON, Dale (Physics) PICARD, Beverly (Social Work) SELWAY,Julie (Geology) SYVITSKI, Raymond (Chemistry) On April 1, the Office of Research and Graduate Studies received the announcement of the 1992-93NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship winners. Successful applicants from Lakehead University are: BENARROCH, Al (Psychology) HARRISON, Dale (Physics) KARACHOK, Rob (Physics) POLISCHUK, Susan (Biology) SHOOK, Peter (Engineering) SLOMKE, Angela (Biology) UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES NSERC Programs E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowships - July 1 Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - June 1 and December 1 Research Partnerships Program - Open Scientific Publications - October 1 and April 15 Strategic Grants - May 1, 1992 Research Fellowships - June 15, 1992. OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies: Research Grants May 1, 1992 Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/ Bursaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. G. Allan Roeher Institute - Research Grants in Mental Handicap - April 30, 1992. Health and Welfare Canada/MRC - AIDS Research Program March 15 and September 15; Joint Fellowships for AIDS Research Training - April 1 and November 15. Health and Welfare Canada: Research Projects and Studies June 1, 1992; Small Budget Projects-Anytime; Career Awards - July 31, 1992; Conferences and Workshops -April 1, 1992. National Research Council - Laboratories Research Associateships - Open Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food: Research Program - July 31, 1992 Ontario Ministry of Health - Nursing Innovation Fund January 1, May 1, September 1 Ontario Ministry of Health - Health Care Systems Research Projects: Research Projects (May 1 and November 1), Feasibility Studies (Anytime), Formulation Grants (Anytime), Information Studies (May 1 and November 1), Workshops and Conferences (Anytime). Secretary of State: Canadian Studies Directorate - Open SMUTS Visiting Fellowship in Commonwealth Studies for 1993/94 - May 31, 1992. St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences; Russia: Research Program - Open. Supply and Services Canada: Environmental Innovation Program - Open. United States Embassy Grants in American Studies - September 1, 1992. j) _)) GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Fulbright Scholar Program - Educational Exchange Between Canada and the U.S.A. - September 30, 1992. Government of Canada Awards - Deadlines vary by country Young Researchers Award -Open Canadian Nurses Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships July 31, 1992. SSHRC Programs Aid to Occasional Scholarly Conferences in Canada - July 1, November 1, April 1 • Strategic Partnership Development Grants - November 1, January 15, April 15. SSHRC/Northem Telecom: Research on Science Culture in Canada - September 15, 1992. SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE NSERC Internal Research Grants Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992 and May 15, 1992 Travel to do Research Program - January 15, 1992, May 15, 1992 SSHRC Internal Research Grants Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992 and May 15, 1992 GREEN PLAN PROGRAMS The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all faculty to share with us interesting research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would just would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehicle for communicating your research endeavours to the community at large. For further research information call Anne Fiorenza at ] ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 8910 or drop by the Alumni House. Tri-Council: University Research Chairs - May 15, 1992; Page4 - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS--- -- - -- - - - - May 1992 �Dr. A.H. Mamoojee, Department of Languages, published a paper entitled ''The purpose of Q. Cicero's legateship in Gaul" in The Ancient History Bulletin, vol. 6, No. 1 (JanuaryMarch 1992), pp. 1-9. Dr. Margaret Johnston, Department of Geography and Centre for Northern Studies, presented a paper at the Popular Culture Association conference held in Kentucky, March 1821, 1992. The paper was entitled "Authenticity and wilderness symbols in clothing." Dr. Harun Rasid, Professor of Geography, presented a paper at the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, held in San Diego, California, April 20-24, 1992. The title of the paper was "Poldering vs. compartmentalization: The choice of flood control techniques in Bangladesh." The paper was based on a joint research project on the flood problems in Bangladesh with Dr. Azim Mallik (Department of Biology). Dr. Rasid also chaired a special session on Natural Hazards in Bangladesh, in which the above-referenced paper was presented. r Dr. Said Easa, Professor of Civil Engineering, authored the ,vtlowing articles: "Exact Probabilistic Solution of TwoParameter Bearing Capacity for Shallow Foundations", Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 28, No. 4., "Sight Distance Relationships for Sag Curve with Noncentered Overpass", Transportation Research Journal, Vol. 26B, No. 3, 1992 and "Exact Solution of Minimum Sight Distance on Sag Curve with Centered Overpass", Journal of Transportation Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. 118, No. 4, 1992. Dr. Thomas M.K Song, Professor of the School of Physical Education and Athletics, Coordinator of the Human Performance Laboratory, presented a paper entitled,"The Relationship Between Somatotype and Cardiovascular Risk Profile in Adults", at the International Conference on Physical Activity, Fitness & Health, in Toronto, May 10-13, 1992. The study was done in collaboration with Dr. C. Bouchard, Laval University and Dr. R. Malina, University of Texas in Austin. Dr. Song also presented a paper entitled,"Twin Resemblance in Somatotype Components" at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Dallas, Texas, May 27 -30, 1992. The study •,.,as collaborated with Drs. C. Bouchard and L. Perusse, Laval ( .tiversity and Dr. R. Malina, University of Texas. Dr. Song has been invited to Laval University in Quebec Oty as a visiting research professor doing research work on "Relationship between Echocardiogram and body Composi- May 1992 tion" and "Mitochondrial DNA variants on the trained and untrained" during summer. Dr. Song has received the sixth consecutive Ontario-Quebec exchange program grant and research grants from Laval and Lakehead Universities for his research work. Dr. Walter Momot, Department of Biology, has been awarded an honorary life membership in the International Association of Astacology for his contributions to crayfish research and service to the association. Due to his efforts, Dr. Momot has drawn much international attention to Lakehead as one of the foremost institutions in crayfish population biology. Dr. Terry L. Hill, Department of Sociology, has been recently awarded a McMaster University Fellowship, in the amount of $13,000. Dr. Hill will be: a) developing and teaching an undergraduate course in the "Sociology of Bereavement" at Lakehead University; b) working with McMaster Faculty to develop a Train-the Trainer curriculum package for professionals involved with Community Teaching Units (CTUs) in gerontology and grieving; c) writing and publishing a practitioner's manual for those involved in training staff or volunteers and for undergraduate students as part of their required course materials. Professor Jose de Cangas, School of Nursing, presented a paper entitled, "No Nurse, You Don't Have To Take It: Nurse Assault Theory and Research", at the provincial annual meeting of the Operating Room Nurses Association of Ontario Annual Conference - Present Concerns, Future Vision and the Responsibility is Ours. The conference was held in Toronto on April 14, 1992 and was attended by over 2000 nurses. From left to right: Darren Gilland, David Hare, Manager of Residence and Conference Services, Greg Beckford and Norma ]e,m Newbold, Residence Life Officer have pie on their face for a good cause. A rummage sale/car wash/pie throwing contest was held to raise money for the Residence Council Charitable Causes Fund. AGORA - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 7 �More Advice, Pomp and Ceremony continued from page 6 9. "!hope that you will have confidence in yourselves, and that you will not fail to observe some of the heartening aspects of life in Canada in 1967. The centenary celebration fs succeeding to an extent which no one would have guessed even a year ago, and observers have been quite astonished by the firm and positive ~esp~mse of c;anadians everywhere to this anniversary. Nationalism is an ominous word for an ugly thing, but it is something else to feel and to manifest a decent pride in what we have done, with an earnest intention to go yet further." 10. ''In the Convocation speeches of my day- and happily all of them have long since been forgotten, if, they were ever remembered - there was inevitably some phrase about leaving these hallowed halls to face reality: a brief flurry of nostalgia was succeeded by a brassy sense of relief on putting aside the skirmish with illusions to grapple with the tough realities of life. I don't think that any Convocation speaker would make that kind of cc:imment today; if he did he would be greeted with the steely displeasure that the new generation reserves for the more ostentatious blunders of the establishment. The movement from university to the world outside is, for many, a movement from a serious ~app~g ~th the basic problems of existence to the manipulation of ~us10ns. For others - and I hope.you will be among them graduation means a continued search, in other terrain and under different conditions, for reality. We must as a nation be prepared to take our own measurement, to live with the facts and comprehend them, to take our own measurement, to take the action, no ?"atter how bold and revolutionary, that reality commands. And m y~u, favoured by nature and by opportunity, we place our speoal hope." 11. "I want to get my confession out on the podium here before I see a platoon of Thunder Bay's finest come jackbooting across the stage to haul me away. I am a fraud. I confess it. I have no business wearing this cap or this gown or talking to these other gowned people here today. These people deserve their degrees. They've earned them. They've put in the years of hard work; they've forgone the new car and the dream vacation and the decent digs...spent the money on books and tuition and rent instead. All I'm advising is that before you go if you can't line up maybe some land holding Lakeheader in Port Arthur or Fort ~illi3?1 who's willing to rent you a comer of his garage or a bit of ~1s ~ttic. Some pl_ace w~ere you could leave a sleeping bag, a fishing pole, a parr of skies... maybe a wasta birch switch for Kangas and book of dinner vouchers for The Hoito - Just a stash for essential items in case you sometime feel an overpowering need to come back here and re-charge." What's Behind all the Pomp and Ceremony? J Saturday, May 23, 1992 marks Lakehead University's twenty-eighth annual convocation for the conferring of degrees and diplomas. The word "convocation" means "calling together". It is a ceremonial meeting of the entire university community. On Convocation Day university members and their guests wear special attire based on a tradition that dates back as long as seven centuries ago. The academic costume, also referred to as academic "dress" or "regalia", had its origins in the ancient European universities. The regalia was devised to distinguish academic persons such as doctors, licentiates, masters and bachelors. In the middle ages they were worn as everyday attire. Gowns were a necessity because of unheated buildings and hoods were needed to cover the heads of medieval scholars. In addition to "earned "degrees, the university c<;>nfers "honorary'' degrees which symbolize the highest honour that can be conferred on an individual by the university. An honorary degree may be awarded in recognition of scholarly or creative attainme~ts or distinguis~ed_ ~ublic service to the country or region. They go to md1v1duals who have been designated by the university's Senate, its senior academic governing body, as deserving special honour. At c~mvocation the degree is awarded honoris causa, or "m the cause of honour". A hood is also given to the recipi~nt and it may be worn to any academic affair. Reap1~nts ~f these degrees become honorary alumni the Uruvers1ty and they may affix, after their names, the abbreviation of the degree. During the processional and the recessional the Marshal for convocation carries the Mace, a silver wand ~hich i~ a traditional symbol of the university's authon_ty. Thi~ ~ac~ was given to the university by the Alumru Assoaation m 1971. It bears the university's motto Ad augusta per angusta, Achievement through Effort. l..) Jolly Good! -. 1 ~ - - - - - " - _ . . : : : .___;=-==.:._c:....:._...:........:~ Pages Students from lAkehead University's School of Business met with Nick Foster, Director of the Business Studies program at Sheffield City Polytechnic Institute in Sheffield, England recently. The students have been invited to partidpate in the new International Student Exchange program between the two universities. Students must have a 'B' average to participate and the agr~~ent is conditional upon receipt of their final marks. From left to right: James Stoppel, Allan Hensel, Nick Foster, Glenn Black and Rita Rocco. ____:---=~ ~ ~ ~~:::::::.~ ~ AGORA May 1992 �Departments get dollars om Alumni Alumni Annual Fund 1983 through 1992 by R. Scott Fortnum, Manager, Alumni Services 200 Alumni ...past students who are no longer part of the University or have any interest in it? Wrong. The Alumni of Lakehead University are very much involved in the institution in many ways. They provide input and have direct or indirect involvement with many aspects of the university's operation. One of the most visible means by which they support this institution is through • direct financial contributions. Under the direction of the Alumni Association of Lakehead University Board of Directors, alumni support for LU has increased dramatically over the last ten years. Alumni feel a sense of ownership in Lakehead's future. There are many Alumni who are employed as staff and faculty and Alumni volunteers are involved in everything from the Board of Governors to Convocation. What does Alumni support mean to the staff and faculty? It means a lot. Last year alone there was over 190,000 given to Lakehead by its graduates. This money has gone to capital projects, special projects or purchases by departments, library F H Ab • • Ed 150 50 0 83184 - 85186 86/87 87/88 lfilml Restricted 88/89 - 89/90 90191 91192 Vision Campaign l.akehead University books, handicap access, scholarships, athletics, and special events. Of the money raised over $120,000 has been designated by the donors directly to departments. This means that the library for example, will have an extra $20,000 available for books. Nearly every other department has received funds (the allocations committee will advise departments in the fall). This money is over and above operating budgets. Lakehead University Alumni are proud of this institution, and they consistently demonstrate this every • • By 2000, half of all new jobs in Canada will require a university degree. But at the current rate of government funding, only one in five children will have a chance to go to university. • American public universities receive twice the federal research dollars per student as do Ontario universities. • In 1987, the average salary of a fulltime professor at an Ontario university was $55,000, compared with $68,000 for a private-sector position of similar education and experience. Lawyers, economists and engineers made an average of $71,000. ("'')ntario universities generates $3 of \:...:onomic activity for every $1 invested by government funding. • Ontario ranks ninth out of the 10 provinces in terms of grants to universities. May 1992 84185 Unrestricted • C d year. ff you run across a grad, ask for their name and address as we lose track of our mobile grads very quickly. Although they may not be physically present the graduates of Lakehead University are still here, and their financial contributions are felt in all areas. Have you thanked a grad lately? d • And the number of jobs generated by university activities in Ontario is greater than the employment impact of the textile industry, the entire paper and pulp industry or utilities. • University graduates can look forward to earning 63 per cent more than the average industrial worker. A 1990 survey of University of Guelph alumni found that two years after graduation, 97 per cent of Guelph grads looking for work were employed, 62 per cent were earning or more and 10 per cent were earning $40,000 or more. • Unemployment rates in 1990 for those with a university degree was about one-third what it was for those with only a high school diploma. ALUMNI MIXED GOLF TOURNAMENT sponsored by The. Financial Concept Group and TRIMARK MUTUAL FUNDS Sunday, July 19, 1992 Thunder Bay Country Club 12:30 pm Directions and meet your team 1:00 pm Tee-off Time - Shotgun start $35.00/person includes green fees and BBQ supper. Cash bar and prizes For further information call the Alumni Office: 343-8155 AGORA Page9 �iir1i11,11i Dr. Ed Broadbent was appointed President of the International Centre for Hu.man Rights and Democratic Development in 1990. Brought to campus by the Department of Sociology through Dr. Terry Hill, left, and Chairman Dr. Raoul Ruiperez, Broadbent spoke before a large and appreciative audience about "Human Rights and the North American Free Trade Agreement". With his kind permission, the final portion of his speech follows. Instead of ignoring human rights, I believe the three governments involved in the negotiations for a proposed North American free trade agreement should seize the occasion as an opportunity to improve the rights situation throughout the continent. This positive approach could be a key instrument in uniting our populations, instead of turning them against one another. The governments should show leadership by explicitly dealing with rights. Canada, in particular, should now take the initiative. In doing so, our government would be consistent with its foreign policy of promoting human rights elsewhere in the world. The trade agreement has human rights implications, whether or not the governments explicitly acknowledge this. The reality is that North American continental economic integration will necessarily bring the political cultures of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico closer together. The reality also should entail frank recognition that there is considerable disparity between Canada and the United States on the one hand and Mexico on the other when it comes to human rights and democratic practices. Certainlytherearehumanrightsproblems in all three countries. However, despiterecentsignsofprogress,Mexicocontinues to have the worst record of the three. The titles of recent human rights reports about Mexico clearly illustrate the problems: Torture with Impunity (Amnesty International), Unceasing Abuses (Americans Watch), The Press and The Perfect Dictatorship (Canadian Committee to Protect Journalists). There is extensive documentation on how Mexican government and military officials have nor been prosecuted for their human rights abuses, on electoral violence and fraud, as well as violation of the constitutionally guaranteed right of workers to organize independent unions. It is worse than patronizing to assume that Mexicans should continue to accept poor wages and working conditions as a cheap labour pool for Canadian and US investors and ignore the violation of those rights that are relevant to this condition. If negotiators want to encourage the mobility of capital, they must also encourage mobility of related labour rights. At the very least, for example, Canadian and American companies should have to respect basic and universally recognized rights, including the right to form a union of one's choice, in their employment practices. This should be done in principle in the name of rights protection. However, respect for these rights could also help to increase the 54 cent per hour minimum wage and the health standards of the maquiladoras that are being used to attract investment away from one region to another, matters of quite legitimate concern to Canadian and US workers. To use the jargon of trade negotiations: a level playing field must include a common foundation of certain key rights. It would be more than unfortunate for the three countries now negotiating a free trade deal to miss this opportunity to address human rights concerns. Until they are satisfied that norms compatible with what their citizens take for granted are met, Western European governments refuse to integrate their economies with other states. Governments in North America must show no less concern for our citizens. The negotiators of the Free Trade Agreement should consider many options in dealing with rights. The strongest option is to include within the body of the agreement a minimal set of key rights, which would be implemented with the same rigour as its economic provisions. A weak option, which I do not recommend, would be simply to put such rights in the preamble in the final agreement. Such a preamble might lack binding legal force. However, it would carry considerable moral and persuasive force. Such an approach would at least ensure that human rights win a foothold in the agreement and would certainly be used domestically by political parties and human rights groups committed to higher continental standards. Page 10 - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - -- AGORA In the minds of many Mexicans, however, the key human rights issue is not the need for new declarations, but implementation of already extant domestic and international safeguards. To help meet this need, a third option would be to establish an independent monitoring agency with a mandate to examine how workers' and other rights are affected by the trilateral trade agreement. Such an agency would consist of lawyers and human rights experts appointed by, and reporting to, the legislatures (not the governments) of the three countries. It would produce an annual report which would highlight the progress and gaps in safeguarding rights in the context of the trade agreement. The agency's finding: could have considerable influence on the three governments, each of which is sensitive to domestic and international opinion on human rights. This agency would on an annual basis publicize the respect paid to the right to health and safety conditions of workers in all three countries. It could make suggestions on how and when to improve such standards and in what countries. It would address the issue of the respect shown to ILO countries. It could comment on whatever affects it deemed the trade agreement to have on the whole family of human rights. Finally, it might even propose a schedule of upward harmonization of rights standards to be implemented by political agreement by the three governments. Canadians, Americans and Mexicans have a deep interest in seeing human rights flourish. Given the choice, they would want rights included in the NAFTA. This treaty is the ideal opportunity for our governments to illustrate that they agree, that they understand that when it comes to human dignity based on rights no nation is either sovereign or perfect. Each government has professed its commitment to the supremacy and universal importance of human rights. Now is the time to deliver on that commitment. .J May 1992 �FromAUCC Notes Did You Know? The recession has hit people without a university 1cation hardest. Employment among people with ~.iversity degrees rose by 4.1 per cent in 1991, the largest increase of any group. The only other increase was a 3.8 per cent gain for people with some postsecondary education. The number of jobs for people with a high school diploma fell by 0.8 per cent while for people with only some high school education, jobs dropped by 5.5 per cent. Source: Canadian Economic Observer, February 1992, Statistics Canada. More than just Numbers The Canadian Committee on Women in Engineering has released a report that examines the underrepresentation of women in that profession. AUCC helped to establish the committee in February 1990 . The report, entitled "More than just numbers", says attitudes must change if women are to be attracted to engineering. Last year only four per cent of registered professional engineers in Canada were women, even though there are no physical or intellectual barriers preventing women from entering the profession. The report makes recommendations covering the cultural climate for women engineers, their education and training, the workplace, environment and role of the engineering associations in promoting the advancement and professional standing of women engineers. To order a copy in French or English contact: faculty of engineering, University of New Brunswick, P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3. (Cost $25.00 including GST and handling). Remember the months of agonizing about how to deal with a projected university deficit of about $1 million? The task force on funding, including members of "Unity", LUFA I & II, nonunion representatives, are still hard at work considering more Budget Adjustment Recommended or No Change to Existing Budget Reduce printing costs (many suggestions) Restrict travel for administrative purposes Pare down special events (ie. Convocation, Christmas party and other University functions) Energy (several suggestions) Income generation (various) Mail EAP Staff training Grounds maintenance Dean's office Sell Cornwall School Enrolment (more or less) Further/Future Discussion Remove English courses for nonEnglish programs Unpaid holidays -'iminate Forest Technology _.educed hours (unpaid) Fund raising allocated to departments - offset budget Athletics Reduce electives May 1992 by Katherine Shedden The following poem arrived in the mail last week. It's funny and brave with vicarious images - but I still see Homer Simpson jogging through the campus - eyeballs rattling. Withdrawal Today I must coat my fleet skis with graphite and rack them overhead in the attic. All summer I'll hear them bleat for the notched fit of boots. Today I must inspect my golf cleats for rust, ask my shoulders to hinge in a new plane after a season of stabbing. I shall think of the ball, not the horizon, put away vision poured like syrup in the blonde forest, the caw of one lone crow serrated against silence, that click of your own poles on crust or wind flicking scraps of bark on a birch which might be another skier approaching. (You stop, hear the drone of a distant plane become the hum of your own eardrum.) Today I must put on runners to thump cement, say goodbye to the tight girl in lycra I've chased all winter in the fast track, snapping my teeth at her shining harmch, the damp patch spreading from the small of her back. But she seems too shy in today's bright sun to say a decent goodbye as I clump past in baggy sweats, eyeballs rattling noisily in my head. Claude Liman than 200 suggestions that were received from university employees. In order to avert layoffs members of the task force looked at every idea submitted - here is a summary of cost saving suggestions. Spring and Summer programs Teaching loads, grad assistants & other part-time academic costs Scheduling of classrooms Staff reductions by attrition Non-maintenance work orders Early retirement plans (staff) Artwork rental Learning Assistance Centre Thunder Bay Symphony rent re house Academic Plan related matters Student evaluations undergrad program reviews Avoid course duplications Courses for special populations when numbers are small No Further Budget Consideration at This Time Adjust academic year Fund raise for deficit Student pay facility fee Better buying Parking fees Zero-base budgeting Lottery Distance Education Continuing Education C~perative Education Reduce administration Advocate offices Use Engineering faculty instead of outside consultants President's house Loan faculty to over-utilized departments Charge rent for the Agora Bookstore profit Take over Food Services Security for President's house Lease land for commercial operations Lease gas station for gas sales External reviews be made public Raise admission standards Size of Senate Loans to students Overtime (avoid paying) Various collective agreement issues Job reductions in various areas (not own area) Donate back consulting fees (50%) 10% levy on Pub sales Fitness testing to general public Student surcharge for vandalism Increase inventories in Bookstore Impose lab fees AGORA - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - Page 11 �Campus THE CHANCELLOR Calendar To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Office at 8300 or mail your information to SNI002. Deadline for the June Agora is June 1, 1992. Thunder Bay Art Gallery May 15 - July 15 PIMAATISIWIN: QUILTS BY ALICE OLSEN WILLIAMS Organized by TBAG May 15 - June 14 THE GREAT CANADIAN QUILT RENDEZVOUS NATIONAL JURIED EXI-IlBIDON Organized by the Thunder Bay Quilters Guild in conjunction with the Canadian Quilters' Association and TBAG. Wednesday, 20 Brown Bag Series Speaker: Tim Cullen, Sociology Graduate Student Topic: The lndicatior of Fear of Victimization Among the Urban Elderly 10:00 am - Noon, Ryan Building 3023 Friday, 22 Convocation Eve 7:00 to 9:30 pm, Faculty Lounge. An opportunity for students & their families to mingle with Alumni leaders, faculty, staff, administration, and special guests. Saturday, 23 Convocation Morning Ceremony 9:30am Afternoon Ceremony 2:30pm PATERSON LIBRARY June 3,4 and 5 The Lakehead University Gerontology Study Group and N.E.C.A.H. are presenting a Northern Educational Institute: Subject: Case Management with Older Adults: Meeting the Challenges of the 90's Place: Health Sciences Resource Centre Information: 343-2126 or 343-2127. Public Lecture Thursday, 4 Speaker: Dr. Robert Applebaum, r.:::::r~:~=,~~~ ~~~ty, Wednesday, 17 ALUMNI ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & VOLUNTEER RECEPTION Faculty Lounge - 7:00 pm Friday, 19 FOURTH ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CHOICE GOLF CLASSIC First Tee Off: 2:30 pm Place: Emerald Greens Price: $30.00 until May 22 $40.00 after May 22 Cut-off date - June 3 Return to L.U. Pub after golfing for steak supper and awards. Supper at 7:00 pm. Price includes green fees, steak supper, prizes and fun! Entries may be paid at new maintenance building. May 27,28 and 29 ousa ~ ~ ~RGREA:ETNCANDADEIANZ Oxford, Ohio. Subject: Case Managed Long-term Care: Past, Present and Future Challenges Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Place: Ryan Building, 1042 Free of charge for participants of the Northern Educational Institute on Case Management - $5.00 for all others. This lecture will be followed by a reception in the Faculty Lounge. For further information contact: Heather Hopkins at 343-2115 or 343-2126. Rendezvous '92 International Great Lakes St. Lawrence Mayor's Conference Place: Airlane Motor Hotel ~ @ FESTIVAL July 10 - 19, 1992 Agor~ The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except August), and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992-05 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/b9cccd36ea613e9fc40c6d29379209a2.pdf 9949d7ed516fdedc7d6856ada77e5948 PDF Text Text Inside: Language Programs .................... 3 Visual Arts & Music .................... 6 Research News ............ Blue Pages Convocation Supplement .............. . ..... .. ........................... Centre Pages See- Yow i-w Septe-t'Jllber! ! Lakehead ~:~., t University _AgOrl\ THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL. 9. NO. 6 JUNE/JULY 1992 Graduation stniles The pride the hope 0 the effort the joy and the jingle! Tum to the Co1wocatio1t Supplement to discover the identity of these convocation smilers (and others). �Report From the President Safety First at Lakehead University During the past year, an analysis of workplace safety has been undertaken for consideration by the Labour/Management Committee. Tius review was motivated by three major concerns - the number of lost time accidents at Lakehead University (a lost time accident is defined as one in which tl1e worker does not return to work the next day or tile next scheduled employment date), the impending retirement of our Healtll and Safety Officer in Human Resources and, as well, concern with additional fee levies from the WCB (Worker's Compensation Board) based on our experience. This analysis is more or less complete now, and it is clear tliat Lakehead University has to become more progressive as an employer in terms of promoting safety in tl1e worlq>lace, effecting more structured, defined and known procedures for dealing witl1 work-place injuries and, finally, putting in place a modified work program which will benefit tl1e injured worker as well as the University. Over tile coming months, the Labour/ Management Committee will be tackling each ?f these areas, and I feel that, by working togetller, we can reduce significantly work-place injuries. A major step forward is to convince you tliat,just like a pulp mill, accidents can happen at a university. To date tlus year, we have rccord?d 11 lost time accidents and, in future issues of the "Agora", regular statistics related to lost time injuries, medical aid and modified work placements will be reported. Money Update Not too much new in tile lack of money department, witll the exception iliat Lakehead University has submitted a total of five proposals totalling $1.610 nullion to the M.C.U. Transition Fund. Across tile Province, 152 proposals totalling $74.8 million have been submitted to the approximately $22 million fund. Results are expected to be announced by the end of July. Page 2 The priority rankings approved by the Labour/Management Committee for the Lakehead University proposals were as follows: I) Energy Efficiencies; 2) Administrative Efficiencies; 3) Early Retirement/Voluntary Exit Initiatives; 4) Distance Education Linkages to Northwestern Ontario; 5) Faculty and Staff Training Initiatives. Unanimous vote The Board of Governors unanimously passed a motion on June 18 thanking the faculty and staff of , Lakehead University for the spirit of cooperation that resulted in their voluntary contribution toward reducing the $1 million deficit in the 1992/93 budget. Treeing the Campus A special thanks to Canadian Pacific Forest Products (Wally Vrooman VicePresident of Environmental Affairs) for the donation and planting of l 00 trees each year on campus in honour of the graduating class. A broad constituent committee is being established to plan the various planting locations over the years. Dr. Ken Armson, retired Chief Forester from Ontario and Honorary Degree recipient from Lakehead University (1991) has agreed to be Honorary Chair of the Committee. A liltle shower did not slop the ceremonial planting ofthe ' 'Graduation Tree' ', the first ofthe 100 trees which will be donated lo the University each year by Canadian Paci.fie Forest Products. The ''greening'· initiative was celebrated by Chancellor Lois Wilson who gladly shovelled the soil into place under the watcliful eyes of, right to left, President Bob Roseharl, Dr. John Naysmith, Director, School of Forestry, Mr. Bill Roll, Regional Manager, Forestry, Canadim1 Paci.fie Forest Products and Albert Hovingh, member ofthe 1992 School ofForestry graduating class. Jf}f.'VEJf. SJf.PE}f.Jv<D P.:NJOrf}f.qJ£<£ SV:M:M<E~ AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - June1992 �Around Campus ONWARD HO! Mackenzie Expedition leaves on Third Leg of Journey ~siR~ After a quite few -~~~ 1ilbiting winter P" - ~ ·~ months, wondering whether or not funding would come through for the third phase of the Mackenzie Expedition, the group was granted monies via The Knowing Canada Better Program sponsored by the Minister of State. Once this initial funding was secured, other sources came on board including the North West Company . (food) Canadian Pacific (Ground Transportation), Sun Rype Foods and by MPs Joe Coruuzzi and Iain Angus via the Minister of State for Youth's SEED grant program. llus funding could not support the initial plan of having 24 students and three canoes travel the 3000 km trek however, so a scaled down nine member 1992 Canada- Sea-to-Sea Expedtion left Winnipeg on June 5 on the third leg of the journey. 1l1e Sir Alexander Mackenzie Canada Sea-to-Sea Bicentennial Expedition is a nationally sponsored four year ,...oroject designed to commemorate the \._ )0th anniversary of the first recorded crossing of Canada from sea to sea. The modern day voyageurs will follow the same watery highways that Mackenzie travelled so long ago, paddling from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Peace River, Alberta. In 1989, 25 Lakehead students paddled 3500 km from Fort McMurray, Alberta to the Arctic Ocean, re-enacting Mackenzie's first journey down the river that now bears his name. In 199 1 a group of36 travelled 3400 km from Lachine, Quebec to Winnipeg, Manitoba. On July 22, 1993, exactly 200 years after Mackenize's arrival, a group of LU students led by Professor Emeritus Jim Smithers will reach Mackenzie's Rock near Bella Coola, British Columbia. A celebration of tltat great event is already in the planning stages. The expedition is an advocate of the federal government's Stay-in-School campaign designed to create awareness about Canada's 30% dropout rate and to encourage youth to stay in school and has joined forces with Canada l 25 as an endorsed national project. The students romote these messages and are bringing part of Canada's rich heritage to each community through their dynamic fur trade roadshow. June 1992 - Native Summer Programs Lakehead University brings together Aboriginal peoples from Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. From July 2 to July 31 an exciting event will unfold on tlte campus of Lakehead University helping first Nation People rediscover their ancestral voices. Approximately 250 students, young and old, will gather to share their languages and cultural heritage. Whether speaking Ojibwe or Cree, Mohawk or Cayuga, natives will be developing their language skills and learning how to teach others. The Native Language Instructor's Program has three separate programs: Native as a First Language Diploma, Native as a Second Language Diploma and Native Language Teacher's Certification. With support and funding from the Ontario Ministry of Education and Department of Indian A.ffairs, the goal is to increase the number of Native Language teachers. According to the program coordinator, Barbara ToyeWelsh, 98% of those who successfully complete the programs are employed. The Cluldren's program is offered free of charge to about 90 enthusiastic youngsters. Approximately half of the children travel to Thunder Bay with their parents who are enrolled in the instructors' programs. Children attend language school every morning (NSL) and spend the afternoons in activity-based cultural experiences with community New Program for Japanese Offered It was five years in planning, but in May 1992, students from Gifu University for Education and Language in Gifu, Japan, arrived in Canada to spend 12 weeks in what is called "an intensive Canadian cultural immersion program". The program consists of a series of topics ranging from Canadian history, literature, geography, politics, local government and life in northwestern Ontario to the importance of the railroad, cultural institutions like the CBC, status of women in Canada and Native art and literature. The Japanese students are English majors who will have ample opportunity to practise English language skills in small groups with Lakehead University student monitors in addition to attending daily lectures. llus expanded program supplements the original 4-week language immersion program which will also run again tlus summer. For the first time the Department of Continuing - - -- - - - - - -- - -- - leaders and elders. Out of town students live on campus in residence during the one month program. Thls summer Toye-Welsh has been able to bring in two very special language experts. Sonny Mikaere is a Maori who has achieved international recognition for the development of " language nests" in New Zealand. Language instructors went into tlte villages and gathered the elders and developed a program for them to teach the children who were losing their language. The term language "nest" was used because a nest is a warm, comfortable and nurturing place and that seemed to best describe the program. Mikaere and others started their grassroots program in the 70' s and today it's been approved and adopted by the Ministry of Education in New Zealand. 1l1e other lecturer is a teacher from Dellu, an incredible applied linguist who speaks over 200 variations of Indian languages. Toye-Welsh met him in Cape Town, South Africa and observed his workshop which she says " enamours the student with language - not grammars one to death. He will be teaching the language instructors how to engage their students in the joy or working in and with their new language." Says Toye-Welsh, "it doesn' t matter where I go, people are so amazed about what we're doing and the results we're getting." Education will offer an intensive 2weekcourse in Japanese taught by Japanese faculty. ,v I Just after her arrival at the University, Midori Nishimura was greeted with a surprise birthday cake. AGORA - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page3 �STUDENT RETURNS TUITION - with stipulation money is used for books! WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY? J TREECD Have you tried TREECD - one of our periodical indexes now available on CD-ROM (Compact Disc - Read Only Memory) in The Chancellor Paterson Library? This disc corresponds to the printed Forestry Abstracts, Forest Products Abstracts, and Agroforestry Abstracts. This disc provides access to over half a century of literature in ecology, forest management, agroforestry systems, pests, diseases, biology and genetics of woody plants, wood properties, production, properties and marketing of forest products. Contact the Search Services Librarian at 3438129 for more information. SEARCH THE LIBRARY'S ONLINE CATALO GUE FROM YOUR HOME OR OFFICE! Lakehead University Library's Online Catalogue provides up-to-date information on the holdings of The Chancellor Paterson Library and the Education Library. Books, government documents, atlases and reserve materials can be identified using the Online Catalogue. The Online Catalogue can be searched from locations on campus as well as off campus with the appropriate communications software and a microcomputer with a modem. Access is available to Lakehead University students and faculty, other library and external users. For more information about accessing and searching the Online Catalogue, pick up a brochure at the Infomiation Desk on the Main Floor of The Chancellor Paterson Library. TOURS Did you know that the Reference Department of The Chancellor Paterson Library offers guided tours and instruction sessions? If you would like to arrange for a tour or session contact the Orientation Library at 343-8147. Tillie Hurrell did not have to pay university tuition these past few years. For students 60 and over, paying fees is optional. But every year the masters English student gave the Alumni Association a cheque in the amount equivalent to tuition. Her only requirement was that the money be used for library books. This amazing 79 -year old holds fast to her parents' belief that "education is not only your most portable possession, but it is also a possession which no one can take from you." During the past few years, Tillie has had recurring bronchitis, a broken arm which required a pin and orders from her opthamologist to ''quit that course immediately - your eyes are too bad". Little wonder that the minute she received a call from Professor Bill Heath that she had met all the requirements for her Master of Arts and would graduate this spring, she immediately called the office of the Crown Prosecutor (her son Peter Hurrell) and left the following message, "tell him his mother called and said ' I DID IT'." Dr. Heath, her course supervisor, said she added a tremendous amount to every class she was in, challenging the instructors and empowering other class members. She asked lots of questions and "was the least docile student I ever had". Her final course requirements included a six-hour comprehensive (three hours in Canadian literature and three hours the next day in American Literature) and a language (other than English) proficiency exam. This daughter of Swedish and Norwegian immigrants took hers in Swedish. Tillie Hurrell says that if her own eye problems improve she might get coaxed back on campus to be a reader for visually ' ) impaired students. When you love books and learning as mucn' as Tillie it becomes a labour of love. ChiefLibrarian FredMcIntosh had a surprise visitfrom Tillie Sandberg Hurrell the day she went to pick up her Convocation gown. Meeting for the first time, they decide to pose in the Reference section - a well-used part ofthe library for this book lover. Book signing Professor Marg Boone didn't mind asking Neil Young for his autograph on her Convocation program. The Atikokan native admits she's a fan. Page 4 AGORA - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - June 1992 �Faces __.l - ~- - - - - T_e_d_ G_a_rv _ e_r_ _ _ _ _ Dr. Ted Garver recently joined the Centre for Northern Studies as the resident Chemist. It is a joint appoinbnent with the Department of Chemistry. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Garver received his Bachelor's degree and PhD from the University of Minnesota. His Post-Doctorate work was done at Massey University in New Zealand as well as the Universities of Rochester and Nebraska. Garver' s research is in wood chemistry. " I'm looking at structural transformation of the wood components during pulping and bleaching and biodegradation. The position is not an ordinary one (with the joint appoinbnents and the research). They looked for two years before filling the spot." It is Garver's first full-time academic position. At present he is developing a course in Chemistry of Northern environmental problems, a course for non-science majors. " It' s interesting and challenging to create a course that is open for everyone to take. I' m reading thousands of articles.' ' Garver likes to spend the hours away from work canoeing and fishing and occasionally visiting his cottage in Northern Saskatchewan. A photography buff, he works mostly in black and white and does his own developing. Garver stays active by cycling to work and playing squash. Presently ,arver and his wife Colleen Holloran are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first baby, due this month. .. LU wins final Shell Fuelatbon Due to the recession, Shell cancelled the Fuelathon in October 1991. However several universities and colleges petitioned Shell to permit the competition to continue for one more year. Shell responded and hosted the event on May 22 and 23, 1992. Although tlte results are considered unofficial by Shell, LU came out on top with a fuel economy of 1422.5 mpg, tlte fourth best result for an LU vehicle since 1982. The Shell Fuelathon opened tl1e Special Class to university and college students in 1980, and in 1982 the Department of Mechanical Engineering entered its first of ten competitions witlt LULU. Twelve cars participated in this final Shell Fuelatlton. The event was held witltout tlte fanfare and publicity normally associated witlt tlte competition. However tl1e Shell officials took great care to conduct tlte event as if it was an official competition. Lakehead University's entry Unity/ l..__ _ _ _ _ _P_a_s_i_ P_i_n_t_a_ _ __ _ ~ By now Pasi Pinta should be a familiar face around campus as tl1e Faculty Computer Advisor for _... Computer Services . Pinta graduated from Lakehead University in ' 1991, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree ,vith a major in Computer Science. Born in Seinajoki, Finland, a city located about 100 kilometres from the coast, Pinta moved ,vith his family to Thunder Bay in 1980. He attended Port Arthur Collegiate Institute. " There seems to be some connection in Computer Services with P.A.C.I. Almost everyone that works there attended the school and has Finn blood,11 laughed Pinta. " We' re all spies for Finland and we want to make Thunder Bay a colony." Pinta 's responsibilities include assisting faculty, staff and students ,vith computer related problems. He installs software at various levels and is closely involved with the building of a cross-campus network. " I also do some program development and modifications and teaching of Word Perfect and DOS." In his spare time Pinta likes to keep active - very active. "I like to ski 12 months of the year - both on snow skis and roller skis. I enjoy different racquet sports like tennis and squash, curling, playing baseball and golfing.'' He is also an avid reader of many different forms ofliterature. " I like Alistair Maclean books and a lot of Finnish titles.'' In tl1e future Pinta would like to travel more - he spent the last three swnmers working in Finland for a multinational corporation but would like to see more of Europe. Unity/Unite and the team members (from left): Frank Schauble, Nathalie St. Amour, Dr. Seimer Tsang and David Glasspoole. Unite achieved a fuel economy of 1422.5 miles per imperial gallon of gasoline (0. 1986 L/100 km), better than tlte closest competitor at 1244 mpg brought in by tlte University of California at Davis ( 1991 winners). Says Dr. Tsang, "It's tlte end of a tradition but we hope to go to tlte U.S. for a similiar competition to show our talents. We are aiming for tlte 1993 SAE Super Mileage Competition in Michigan. 11 Junel992--- - - - - - - - - -- - - - AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 5 �Name That Building (for only $250,000) Admittedly the tinted glass gives it an unoccupied look but the building with no name, which now houses the Departments of Music and Visual Arts, is open for business. And behind the scenes a dedicated fund.raising committee is carrying out their ambitious plan to raise $500,000 for the " inner workings" of that building. The Regional Co-chairs of the Music and Visual Arts Centre Campaign are Annette Augustine and Syd Halter, wellknown supporters of both the arts and Lakehead University. Mrs. Augustine, a graduate of the Ontario College of Art, has been "involved with the arts forever" and is a great proponent of having the Departments moved back to the campus ''where students can now participate fully with university life". She also explained that having the music concerts back on campus will benefit the university community and public. Her face lights up when she describes what is perhaps the best example of how everybody is enriched with the existence of a strong music and visual arts centre on campus: "I recently heard that a forestry student is taking a music elective and an engineering student has signed up for a visual arts course.'' A retired engineer and past-president and general manager of C. D. Howe Central Ltd. , Syd Halter brings his business and Board expertise to the Campaign. "Having been on the Board during the dearth years, I find particular pleasure in watching the new buildings going up. It' s tremendously exciting to see the boom. " -i J i~',sa~~ (: Annette Augus_tmJ/ right; _c ,na. tour oftlie painting sludiq, and'.Syd Halter, .. <wh&triesfo :.~ .up a little •support:fe>r Uie: Campaign;•·-••-· .•.. ·\_·.· .11,e:Regional CO"Chairs take a hfeather: with Jq,,fm,e Silverman. ,:::. "Don'tforget, we're not doing this alone. Our Regional Chair is Arthur Black and we have an additional 25 supportive individuals from all walks oflife. " Musit :& Visual Arts Centre· .. ~a~paign Committee ·. :National'Chair' Arthur-Black . Regfoiiai Co~Chairs . Do they have concerns about raising $1/2 million with the existing economic climate? Mrs. Augustine thinks it's easier to raise money for a specific campaign and argues that people consider education a criticaUy important cause and reaUy want to help. She added: "Don't forget, we're not doing this alone. Our Regional Chair is Arthur Black and we have an additional 25 supportive individuals from all walks oflife". Pledges to the Campaign are over a 5-year period but the Committee hopes to have the "ask" completed by the end of the year. If someone wants to give to the Campaign they have a grab bag of options from a $250,000 naming of the building opportunity to $29.95 compact discs. They can also start a scholarship or bursary, purchase a piano, computers, books, lockers, stereo equipment, etching presses, art history videos, pottery wheels, kilns, or select from a list as long as the imagination. The Augustines' donation included a skeleton, "which seems appropriate for an artist and a physician,'' she laughed. Both are optimistic about reaching the goal. " The response has been so enthusiastic. With $130,000 pledged, we're one-quarter of the way there and we feel very confident.'' Annette Augustine . . . . ·•· ._ . Syd Halter. ··conu:nittee:MembersC • .Dr. Glen Carruthers/ .·Mr: Ray CQloSffi:10 .•.•. Dr. J.i Colguhoun Mr. Doug Drake ,; Dr. Jim Gellert B~;·iI:!o~~ Mr.. . . Df. Dan. Klass~_n :· . Dr. David Legge • . Niis\ tracey-Marks • Il; iilt •••• . Ms) Mary 0 '.:R.§grke ••••• Dr. PennyPetr_one . Dr.:Bob Rosehart Mr'.:John c:·Russell·· '' Ms.·%~.AtkeS.ilverman · •~1.!~½Jt:;~t ~Profes·s or PafVeJYoor •,;si~~Jr\V}~~s~!k Page 6 AGORA--- - - - -- - - -- - - - - Junel992 �C FuNnING FOR RESEARCH CENTRE(S) AVAILABLE AT LU Annually, Lakehead University receives an Aid To Small Universities Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The stated purpose of the Small Universities Program is to encourage focused development o~ research capacities in small universities. SSHRC recognizes the very limited resources and numerous obstacles to research development in small universities and favours a coherent strategy of funding of the most promising areas of activities. In light of the continuous emphasis on interdisciplinary research by the Federal Research Councils, Lakehead University will be allocating a portion of the Aid to Small Universities Grant ($8,000 - $10,000) for start-up funding for the development of one or two • interdisciplinary research centres that would have focused objectives eligible for external SSHRC funding (see SSHRC program manual for eligibility). To apply for these start-up funds, the principal investigator(s) must be eligible to apply externally to SSHRC (see the Research Office if you have any eligibility questions) and proposed research centres must demonstrate the following: I .an interdisciplinary research focus; and 2.how the proposed Centre will develop, improve and expand the capacity for scholarly research in the social sciences and humanities at Lakehead University; and 3.potential to attract external funding NSERCNEWS { lequest for Advanced Materials Deadline: August 15, 1992 Researchers who did not apply last year or new faculty appointments planning to apply to NSERC in the fall competition, should see Anne Fiorenza or Kelly Morris from the Research Office to obtain the required forms. All other NSERC researchers should have received all Advanced Materials Information in the mail. Please note: Researchers who do not submit the advanced materials will be considered ineligible to apply to NSERC in the Fall competition. Program Name Change The Operating Grants Program has a new name: it is now called the Research Grants Program. Its objectives remain the same: to assist in the promotion and maintenance of a diversified base of high quality research capability in the natural sciences and engineering in Canadian universities, to foster research excellence and to provide a stimulating environment for research training. New 1992 NSERC Deadline Dates Since the normal deadline date for most Research Grant applications and for Equipment, Conference applications (November 1) falls on a weekend this year, NSERC asks that applications be received at NSERC by October 30, 1992. The deadline of October 15 remains unchanged for first-time applicants, candidates for Women's Faculty Awards and applicants applying to or already supported by MRC or SSHRC. Electronic Forms This year again, NSERC will be distributing a Word Perfect cemplate to help applicants complete the research grant application form. Given the changes that have been made to Form 101 and the new print size requirements (see department secretary), do not use the 1991 template. Revised templates will be distributed in July through the Research Office. Centres will be eligible to receive up to $10,000 which can be used to develop external funding proposals . Possible funding can include expenses related to: 1) networking with other scientists at other universities; 2) carrying out feasibility or preliminary research needed to be successful in • external competitions; 3) developing and organizing research methodology sessions that will enhance capabilities to develop a successful external project. Interested researchers are asked to con tact the Research Office to obtain application forms. The deadline for submitting applications is: August 14, 1992. S SHRC RESEARCH RESULTS ANNOUNCED SSHRC recently announced the results of the 1992-93 Research Grants Competition. At Lakehead University, only one research proposal was successful in being funded. Dr. Bill Morrison, previous Director of the Centre for Northern Studies was awarded a SSHRC Research Grant valued at $33,856 over three years, to undertake a study entitled" Human Adaptation to Winter in Northern Canada". Dr. Morrison has since accepted the position of Dean of Graduate Studies and Research ·at the University of Northern British Columbia. Although for the 92-93 SSHRC competition, Lakehead's participation rate increased by 25%, our success rate dropped drastically from last year. Due to the increasing numbers of researchers across Canada applying to the Council for limited federal research dollars, many deserving researchers at Lakehead University were not funded. The following researchers' applications were recommended by the Grants Selection Committees for funding, but could not be supported due to lack of SSHRC funding: Dr. Margaret Johnston, Centre for Northern Studies/ Geography; Dr. Robert Payne, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism; Dr. Patricia Vervoort, Department of Visual Arts; and Prof. Jose de Cangas, School of Nursing. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies would like to take this opportunity to commend all researchers who applied to SSHRC in the 92-93 competition for their efforts, and look forward to working with them on new and improved applications for the 93-94 competition. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies in conjunction with SSHRC will be organizing a grantsmanship seminar which will take �place in the early fall. The Office of Research would appreciate receiving suggestions from the SSHRC research community at LU in regards to grantsmanship issues which should be emphasized during the seminar (ie. project planning, writing winning proposals, budgeting, research methodology, etc. Please submit your suggestions to Anne Fiorenza, Research Officer by July 31, 1992. RESEARCH GRANTS & CONTRACTS AWARDED Imperial Oil Ltd. Dr. Birbal Singh, Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded a research grant of $10,000 by the Imperial Oil University Research Grant program for a research project entitled "Scaling Criteria for Jet Cutting of Oil Sands". The objective of the project is to develop a set of scaling criteria which will make it possible to extrapolate laboratory scale experimental results to pilot and field scale with greater degree of confidence. The Imperial Oil Limited University Research Grant program provides support to university researchers on a competitive basis. Last year 224 applications were received for support and 75 grants were awarded on the basis of originality and signficance of the research project, and capability and experience of the applicant. OMNR - Environmental Youth Corps (EYC) Program The purpose of the Environmental Youth Corps Program is to contribute to conservation, environmental protection and effective resource management and to provide employment, education, and training for youth in a variety of conservation related projects. The following researchers at Lakehead University have been awarded EYC contracts to hire student research assistants for the summer: Dr. Doug Morris, Centre for Northern Studies and Dr. Robert Steedman, Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research for a project entitled,"Aquatic Effects Research"; Mr. Don Barnes, School of Forestry to support his graduate studies research on ''Beaver Dams". RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES SUGAR ASSOCIATION RESEARCH GRANTS Letters of Intent (maximum 3 pages) are being sought for review by the Sugar Association's Sucrochemistry Advisory Council for contract research utilizing sucrose in the production of: 1) food bulking agents, 2) water-soluble cellulosesucrose derivatives for food and non-food applications, 3) polymers for rheological control, 4) water absorbing biodegradable polymers, 5) biodegradable polymers for packaging, and 6) non-caloric sucrose, functionally the equivalent of sucrose on a weight basis. Letters of Intent must be received in Washington, D. C. no later than July 31, 1992. THE 1991 CENSUS ANALYTIC PROGRAM Statistics Canada is initiating a program of socio-economic and demographic research in conjunction with the 1991 Census of Canada. Broadly speaking, the objectives of the program are to foster the conducting of issue-driven research on topics critical to the development of Canadian society, using 1991 Census as well as data from other sources. The outcome is to be a series of monologues similar to the format used on a series produced after the 1971 census. The Program entails a two part application process. Prospective researchers are first invited to submit a Letter of Intent form to Statistics Canada. Researchers are then asked to summarize their research plans including the objectives of the study, the themes to be addressed, the sources of data to be used, the techniques and methodologies to be used and, the anticipated budget and timetable for the production of the monograph on the form. The deadline date for submitting the Letter of Intent is August 1, 1992. AMERICAN FOUNDATION F OR AIDS RESEARCH (AmFAR) ) AmFAR invites Letters of Intent for projects in biomedical, humanistic, and social science research relevant to AIDS (Deadline: August 25, 1992). Four types of grants or awards are available: 1)Research Grants: Grants provide up to $50,000 U.S. in direct costs for one year in support of AIDS related biomedical and social science research. UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INCENTIVE FUND (URIF) 2)Small Grants (Short Term Travel Grants): Grants The government has approved continuation of the URIF provide affiliated post-doctoral investigators up to US program for one more year. An allocation of $3.0 million has $5,000 for short term study or training at another U.S. been made to support new projects in the fiscal year 1992-93. institution. Funds are for travel, per diem, and The purpose of the URIF program is to encourage univerhousing plus a host institution payment. sities and the private sector to enter into co-operative research ventures with each other. The program will match, dollar for 3)Scholar Awards: Grants provide up to US dollar, eligible investments by the private sector in university$102,000 of salary and benefit support for three years based contract research. to researchers with two to three years of post-doctoral The following are changes made to the URIF guidelines experience. and procedures: - 3 Competitions with DEADLINE DATES of: June 30, 4)Pediatric Aids Foundation Grants: This program of 1992, October 15, 1992, January 31, 1993. Research and Scholar Awards targets research needs - Maximum level of URIF support is $200,000 per project. unmet by federal or other funding sources. Request -For June competition only, the condition that a contract for Proposals are issued periodically on no particular between a corporate partner and the university be signed no schedule. earlier than 6 months prior to a competition has been revised to allow a 9 month prior eligibility. If you wish to be on the mailing list, the Office of Research -The UR.IF application forms have been revised. If you plan and Graduate Studies can assist you with this. on applying to the program, please stop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies to pick up the revised forms. THE FULLBRIGHT FOUNDATION - Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America. DEADLINE: September 30, 1992. Page 2 ..2 - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - - - - - - - - - - - - June 1992 �Convocation '92 A joyful moment for many Malaysian students who have made Canada their home for four years, Vonnie Cheng, works full-time but manged to earn two more degrees, an Honours Bachelor of Arts andGraduate Diploma in Business Administration, happy members of the Native Language Instructors 'Diploma andNathie Teacher Education Program, honorary degree recipients, Dr. Karen Weiler and Dr. Neil Young, and Rita Rosehart, BA, getting a little help from her classmates Sid andJoanne Kotte/I, who have to wait one more semesterfor their graduation, and centre, John Everitt, babyMadisonand Nancy Remus, Alumni Honour AwardwinnerRick Lang who was special guest at Convocation Eve sponsored by Thunder Bay Travel. Smilers from The AgorA, page 1 Top left & clockwise, After receiving his BSc, Chris Delaney gets a graduation hug from dad, Dr.RogerDelaney, babyAndrew ·as the unofficial convocation .,,ascot helping his mother Marianne Jollineau celebrate her Education degree, Carol Buswa, BA BEd, delighted everyone with her ceremonialjingle dress worn proudly beneath her gown, lallra Ann Fel/111m1 won several awards including the Poulin Award mid President's Award which she received from Dr. Bob Rosehart, our own Professor Margaret Maclean quietly eamed her third masters degree (Jv{Ed) while teaching on and offcampus mzd chairing the Department oflnfomzation and Library Studies; and centre shot, •'one man 's proud moment'' with journalist Rick Smith and daughter Jennifer who received her HBSc. �t~ -l PROFESSORS EMERITI Dr. Thomas J. Griffith Dr. Griffith came to Lakehead University in 1967 as an Assistant Professor of Science and with duties quite different from those of other academic appointees. Thus, he was charged with setting up a central laborat?ry for the ~cquisition, location, operation and mamtenance of top-of-the-line major scientific equipment for use initially by the Faculty of Science and later by the entire university. The laboratory, under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Griffith, gave a strong boost to both research and teaching in the early :years of the university and, in later years, 1t bec~e. the core facility for much of the scientific research carried out in the institution . Dr. Griffiths' dedicated service to the.scie~tific community at Lakehead Uruvers1ty has made the laboratory an integral and indispensable ~art of the teaching and research activities of the university. The facility and its technical staff have become the envy of other universities and have earned tl1e res~t o~ external research funding organizations. Dr. Marcia Dilley Dr. Dilley came to L.U. in 1968 from an original career in journalism. After leaving journalism - motivated by the urge to contribute to news rather than report on it, she went to Manitoba with the 0tention of studying criminal law. As 1t transpired, her highest mark at the end o~her seco~d year was psychology and this determmed her professional life to this day. She went on to earn her doctorate at Western, but not before becoming involved with L.U. Her interests ~a)'. in child psychology and in the late sixties, she was invited to deliver a s~er_ co~se to a child development or~aruzatton m town. As it happened this course was cancelled but she was invited to teach a summer course at Lakehead University. This chance event determined her subsequent profession. The department was small back then and Marcia took over courses in Conditioning and Learning and Introductory Psychology as well as the courses in Developmental Psychology. She was one of the few female faculty on campus at tl1at time. She points out tliat one of her joys in teaching was tl1e enthusiasm of her students. She was involved for a considerable tin1e with the TI1under Bay Symphony Orchestra Choir, but has now moved on to become a tympanist. She appeared for several years at the rear of the L.U. Wind _Ensemble thrashing away at her tambourmes. She continues these s~dies, ~spe~ially at the xylophone along with culttvatmg her latest interest raising a show dog (a dog that has now achieved chan1pion status). The rest of ~e tim~ is spent sailing (particulary in lugh wmds), travel and working on a novel. Professor Eric Green After obtaining a B.A. and M Sc in Mathematics from Queen's Eric came to ~e ''Lakehead College of Science and Technology" in September, 1962. In 1963 he was appointed Acting Head, then the Chairman, of the Department ofMathematlcs and Physics. Indeed, he was most of that department for his first two years here he was tl1e ' only person teaching Mathematics, When the department split into the Mathe~atics Dept. and the Physics Dept., m 1965, he served as chairman of the Math Dept. for several terms as well as serving on innumerable conun'ittees Originally Eric was a statistician, but ~s the demand for computer science devel- Arts, 2 oped, he found himself teaching our elementary computer science courses as well as statistics, and other mathematics courses too. It is fitting that as the fo~?"1g member ?f the d~p~ent, Enc s career here 1s the lustory of it as well. Dr. Clem Kent Clem began his career here in 1968 upon his appointment as Chairman of the Math Dept. He received his Ph D from Mn: and came from the position of ViceChatrman of the Mathematics Dept. at Case Western Reserve. Clem was inst:rumental in guiding the department d~g ~os~ years of rapid expansion his mottvat10~ and standards were high, and res~ted m a department whic.h is "\, academtcally sound in teaching and ..V research_. In spite of a heavy load - he was chatrman for several terms active ?n committees, and with a heavy teaching load - he has kept up his interest in mathematical logic, publishing and advising graduate srudents. The very successful "Computer Science Contest" and Co-op program in Computer Science are largely his doing. Dr. James (Jim) E.P. Smithers Jim became a faculty member at Lakehead University in 1978 initially as ~ sabbatical replacement, the~ as a full time staff member when he was convinced to leave a superintendent' s position with the Lakehead Board of Education. His dedication to Lakehead University and to ilie embryonic School of Outdoor Recreation was readily apparent as he accepted a substantial reduction in salary to move from the School Board to L.U. claiming that the difference wo_uld be more than offset by a ~umber of little known firsts in his long thirty-three year academic career. He was one of the principle authors of the first high school credit course in Outdoor Educati?n in Ont~o at Atikokan High School m 1965. His Doctoral Disserta- �" Eric Green / Dr. Siegfried Zingel Dr. Siegfried Zingel was appointed to the School of Forestry by President Tamblyn in 1966. During his 25 years, Doc has seen the School develop from only the Technology program plus two years of degree to a complete BScF program in 1971, and the MScF in 1979. Over the years Doc has taught courses in Forest Biology, Dendrology and Forest Soils and he established the first soils laboratory. He has also served under four presidents, three deans and five directors. Doc's primary teaching responsibility is in the Forest Soils area and he is known as the "Dirt Man" by his undergraduate students all of whom hold a lot of respect for him. Each year Doc receives his full compliment of students in his Directed Studies course and ,r-mdergraduate thesis and spends count\\_ ,ess hours with each student in the course and editing their theses. The student always came first and over 60 undergraduate theses have been completed / Thomas Griffith Siegfried Zingel tion on Native Education in Northern Ontario, gave him the credibility to establish the first Native Training program at the high shcool level with the Lakehead Board of Education in 1970. His untiring efforts at replicating the historic Alexander Mackenzie expeditions will come to fruition during the bicentennial year of 1993, when the final phase of that expedition will arrive at Bella Coola, B.C. To date he and his student voyageurs have performed and paddled from Montreal to Winnipeg and Fort McMurray to the Arctic Ocean. This summer the Mackenzie expedition group will paddle from Winnipeg to Peace River, Alberta. Dr. Smithers has been a motivating force in shaping the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism, to become a 300 student body program with an international reputation. His retirement from the university will only be offset by the legacy he leaves behind him. if, with Doc as t11e supervisor. It should be mentioned that every thesis was completed on time so that the student could graduate in May. In 1975 Doc completed a research project on Wild Rice Sites in noriliwestern Ontario and many of t11e results from iliis report are still being applied today. Upon his retirement, Doc' s dedication to t11e students, to the development of the School, and his good sense of humour will be missed by all faculty, staff and students within the university. His plans for retirement have not been finalized but it is certain that travelling will be at tl1e top of his agenda but will keep Thunder Bay as his home base. Dr. James A. Pylypiw Dr. Pylypiw took his teacher education program at the North Bay Teacher's College. Jim taught elementary school in East York and Scarborough, where he also served as a Vice-Principal. He did undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario and graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin and t11e University of Alberta. Jim came north to help open the Lakehead Teacher's College when it opened for its first year at Westgate Collegiate. He moved with it to t11e t11en new building on Oliver Road in Port Arthur. He taught a variety of subjects and helped many students become elementary school teachers. The Teacher' s College was amalgamated wit11 t11e relatively new Lakehead University in 1969 as ilie Faculty of Education. Jim's work specialized in curriculum development, evaluation, and program administration. He taught in ilie pre-service, continuing teacher education, Master of Education, Native Teacher Education, and Native Language Instructor's programs. He was one of a hardy band who made regular excursions to teach off-campus in various parts of Northwestern Ontario. As one of the 3 early teacher educators in Northwestern Ontario, Jim helped bring post-secondary education to the residents of iliis part of the province. PROFESSORS EMERITI Lenora Aedy, Library Technology Agha Mohammed Akram, Psychology J. Thomas Angus, Education M. Eliz.abeth Arthur, History John Hugh Blair, Forestry David H. Botly, Education Willard H. Carmean, Forestry Koilpillai Jesudas Charles, Economics Min-Sun Chen, History Kenneth C.A. Dawson, Anthropology Kenneth Melton Dodd, History Stanley P. Dromisky, Education Geoffrey F. Engholm, Political Studies David G. Frood, Physics Norman Ginsburg, Psychology William M. Graham, Biology Martin M. Greenwood, Anthropology Kenneili W. Heamden, Forestry T.D. Harris, Economics George Alexander Harrower, Physics Fayek M. Ishak, English Chris A Jecchinis, Economics L. Laurens Korteweg, Education Pei-Mao Li, Education Douglas Rome Lindsay, Biology James P. Lovek.in, Education William D. Mackinnon, Civil Engineering William F. McCallurn, Education Gordon D. McLeod, Psychology Hugh Norman McLeod, Psychology Edward Leon Philip Mercy, Geology Thomas B. Miller, History Antoinette L. Montebran, French Somashekhar A Naimpally, Mathematics Margaret R. Page, Nursing Serafina P. Petrone, Education Mary H. Richardson, Education Leo Vidlak, Forestry Stanley Walker, Chemistry Marjorie A Wallington, Nursing William A West, Education J.H. Widdop, Physical Education Valerie A Widdop, Physical Education Leo Zawadowski, Linguistics & Romance Philology �Judith Ann Stevens BSc (Hons), Moncton, New Brunswick AWARD WINNERS THE PRESIDENT'S AWARDS Awards given to the graduating students who have occupied positions ofresponsibility in the students' organizations, and who, by their activities and achievements, have earned the gratitude ofthe University. Rosalina Brizi BComm (Hons), Thwider Bay Paul Caccamo BSc BEd, Thwider Bay Chrsitine Danis BSW (Hons), Thwider Bay Debora Kathleen Desrosier Dip) For Tech BScF (Hons), Kapuskasing Laura Ann Fellman BSW (Hons), Thunder Bay Vicki Lee Ann Ginter BScF (Hons), Brantford, Ontario Hashah Hashim BA, Malaysia Dan Philip Hebert BEng (Elect), St. Albert, Alberta Susan Jane Lister BOR (Hons), Sudbury Paul R. Moniz BA, Thunder Bay George Pardalis BSc, Windsor Kristine Erin Peterson BComm (Hons), Thunder Bay THE DEAN OF ARTS & SCIENCE'S MEDALS To the highest ranking graduating students in Arts (al/from Thunder Bay): Catherine Andree Sajna BA Johanne Marie Aleksiejan BA (Hons) Ethel Lenore Enstron BA (Hons) Laura Ann Fellman BSW (Hons) THE DEAN OF ARTS & SCIENCE'S MEDALS To the highest-ranking graduating students in Science: Shawn David Whatley BSc, Thunder Bay Karen Puurnala BSC, Thunder Bay DEAN BRAUN'S MEDALS Awarded to the highest ranking graduating students in the Faculty of Professional Studies: Sheena Rae Sodergreen BCornm (Hons), Red Rock Rorie Wilson BAdmin, Thunder Bay Pamela Perri BAdrnin, Thwider Bay Wendy Laverge BAdmin, Thwider Bay James Thomas Bowen BOR (Hons), Vemon,BC. Jill Bernadette Otto Dipl Lib and Info Studies, Thunder Bay Bryant Douglas Stone Grad Dipl. BAdmin, Thunder Bay Bryan Jeffrey Conrod Dipl Eng Tech BEng (Mech), Thwider Bay Hung Thai Ho Dipl Eng Tech, S~arbor?ugh Debora Kathleen Nadine Desrosiers D1pl For Tech BScf (Hons), Kapuskasing Troy David Millar Dip! For Tech, The Pas Colleen Ruth Valente BScN (Hons) RN, ThwiderBay Johnny Tipani Rissanen BPE (Hons), Sault Ste. Marie WILLIAM A. WEST EDUCATION MEDALS Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating students in Education: Angela Woodhouse-Wild BA BcM BEd, Nolalu Leonard Archibald Naismith BSc (Hons) Tor. BEd, Toronto Danny John Klobucar BSc Guelph BEd, Cambridge, Ontario Cathy Sarah Beaudin BABEd, West Bay, Ontario Ian MacRae BA BPE (Hons) BEd MEd, Thunder Bay THE POULIN AWARD An awardfor outstanding citizenship to the student selected by her fellows, the Faculty and Administration as contributing most to the welfare ofthe University through her student activities. Laura Ann Fellman BSW (Hons) THE ALUMNI HONOUR AWARD Awarded to an alumnus who has made an outstanding achievement in one or more fields ofendeavour. Richard Porter Lang BSW (Hons) THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S GOLD MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class ofthe Master's degree. Leigh-Ann Duke BA (Hons) MA THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR'S MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking graduating student in the three year Bachelor's degree. James Thomas Bowen BA THE CHANCELLOR'S MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking part-time student in the graduating class of the Bachelors or Honours Bachelor's degree. Winnifred May Bauman BA (Hons) THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL SILVER MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class ofthe Honours Bachelor's degree. Bryan Jeffrey Conrod Dip! Eng Tech, BEng (Mech) THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S COLLEGE BRONZE MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class ofthe Diploma programs. Grant Stanley Erb Dipl Eng Tech President's Award Winners . . (top, left to right) Kristine Peterson Hashah Hashim Paul Caccamo Vicki Ginter Christine Danis Deborah Desrosiers Susan Lister • ·:•'.•·· • .-. . ••. .Copies ofMorning and ' A.fternoon:C.onvocation are.ai•aili lb/e on :video by •~ontacifng J.43-~267. :: 4 ··•:=:•'.'..: :} �FACULTY AWARD - apply for either research, lecturing, or lecturing/research awards. Maximum award is $25,000 per year. Faculty sabbatical, leave-of-absence, or retirement ay may be used concurrently with Fullbright support. GRADUATE STUDENTS -apply for either a formal enrolment grant (acceptance in a doctoral program at a desired U.S. university) or a research grant (completion of all doctoral work except for the doctoral thesis at a Canadian university). Maximum grant is $15,000. Graduate Students are also eligible to accept teaching assistant positions. G SSHRC: BORA LASKIN NATIONAL FELLOWSlllP IN HUMAN RIGHTS RESEARCH The objective of this research program is to support interor multidisciplinary research and the development of expertise in the field of human rights, with emphasis on themes and issues relevant to the Canadian human right scene. Research in all areas of the humanities and social sciences, including journalism and law is eligible. One fellowship valued at $45,000, plus $10,000 which may be used for travel and research expenses is awarded each year. The award is tenable for 12 months (to be taken up between April 1 and October 1) and is non-renewable. Application deadline date is October 1, 1992 and application forms are currently available in the Research Office. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS A copy of the following document is available in the Research Office: "Canada's Northern Stations: A Directory of Canadian Northern Field Research Stations 1991". ~RADUATE SCHOLARSffiP CuPPORTUNITIES NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships for Employed Scientists and Engineers This program is intended to financially assist a limited number of persons who were not aware of their eligibility to apply for an NSERC scholarship in the annual competition in November 1991, or who had not formulated definite plans before the application deadline. Persons currently employed but intending to return to university for graduate studies are eligible to apply. Applicants must hold at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or science; be currently employed in a scientific or engineering field and have at least 12 months of relevant full-time work experience at the time of application; are thinking of returning to university in the fall of 1992 to obtain a master's or doctoral degree, and are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. For more information about this scholarship and to obtain applications forms, contact Kris DeLorey, Office of Research and Graduate Studies, UC 2002. Applications accepted between May 1 and July 15, 1992. CIDA Awards For Canadians Up to 50 awards are made annually to Canadians wishing to increase their expertise in the field of international development. The awards are worth up to $25,000 per year and may be tenable for a maximum of two years. Applicants must develop a proposed program which r idresses a specific development need or problem in a \ _c!veloping country. The program must include a related fieldwork component and last for at least 25% of the total program duration. Candidates must possess an undergradu- June 1992 ate degree or diploma by the time of the award and have a demonstrated commitment and suitability for a career in the field of international development. Applications are available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Deadlines have changed to February 15 and September 8. RECENT GRADUATE AWARD RECIPIENTS Hugh Douglas Hennessy Memorial Award in Economics ShekarBose Ishak Book Prize (Department of English) Leigh-Ann Duke Jewish Community of Thunder Bay Shaarey Shomayim Congregation Silver Jubilee Award Al Bennaroch Margaret Page Award in Nursing Ms. Rhonda Crocker GRADUATE STUDENT THESES RESEARCH FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE DEHLS,John (M.Sc. Geology) Supervisor: Dr. Graham Borradaile Thesis Title: The Magnetic Fabrics and Strain History of the Seine Group and Related Rocks Near Mine Centre, Northwestern Ontario. DUKE, Leigh-Ann (MA. English) Supervisor: Dr. Claude Lirnan Thesis Title: Existential Elements in the Poetry of Theodore Roethke. MACTAVISH, Allan (M.Sc. Geology) Supervisor: Dr. Steve Kissin Thesis Title: The Geology, Petrology, Geochemistry, Sulphide and Platinum-Group Element Mineralization of the Quetico Intrusions, Northwestern Ontario. SEEMAYER, Barbara (M.Sc. Geology) Supervisor: Dr. Manfred Kehlenbeck Thesis Title: Variations in Metamorphic Grade in Metapelites in Transects Across the Quetico Subprovince North of Thunder Bay, Ontario. FACULTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOOL OF EDUCATION GRIEVE, Carol (M.Ed.) Supervisor: Dr. Alan Bowd Thesis Title: Relationship Between Cognitive Style and Informed Decision Making. HANLON, William (M.Ed.) Supervisor: Dr. Rita Irwin Thesis Title: The Roles of Teacher Assistants in Elementary School Special Education Settings. LI, Wenjie (M.Ed.) Supervisor: Dr. Alan Bowd Thesis Title: Student Characteristics, Teaching Methodology and Satisfaction With Adult English as a Second Language Program PETERS-MAKI, Lynne (M.Ed.) Supervisor: Dr. Mary-Clare Courtland Thesis Title: Transfer of Leaming in the Field of Recreation. REYNOLDS, Karen (MEd.) Supervisor: Dr. Alan Bowd Thesis Title: Native Conceptions of Giftedness. SCHOOL OF FORESTRY PENFOLD, Cameron (M.Sc. Forestry) Supervisor: Dr. Rob Farmer Thesis Title: Genetic Variation in Traits Affecting the Water Relations of Balsam Poplar Along a Latitudinal Transect in Northwestern Ontario. APPLIED SPORT SCIENCE AND COACHING GANNON, Greg Supervisor: Dr. Ian Newhouse - - -- - - - - - - - - RESEARCH N E W S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page3 �Thesis Title: The Effect of Discontinuing Iron Supplementation on the Iron Status of Women. KING, Steven Supervisor. Dr. Dan Weeks Thesis Title: The Effects of Visual Perspective, Ball Position and Distance on the Accuracy of a Putted Ball in Golf. NEWHOUSE, Donna Supervisor. Dr. Bob Thayer Thesis Title: The Relationship Between Whole Blood Plasma and Total Blood Lactate at Various Exercise Intensities. WILLIAMS, Kimberly Supervisor. Dr. Dan Weeks Thesis Title: Generalizability of the Guidance Hypothesis to a Brief Acquisition Phase. UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES NSERC Programs Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships - June 1 & December 1 University-Industry Research Partnerships Program - Open Scientific Publications - October 1 and April 15 SSHRC Programs Aid to Occasional Scholarly Conferences in Canada - July 1, November 1, April 1 StrategicPartnership Development Grants-November 1,January 15, April 15. • SSHRC/Northem Telecom: Research on Science Culture in Canada - September 15, 1992. SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE NSERC Internal Research Grants Research Projects Program - October 13, 1992 Visiting Scholar Program -October 13, 1992 Conference Travel Program - September 15, 1992 Travel to do Research Program - September 15, 1992 SSHRC Internal Research Grants Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992 and May 15, 1992 Other Internal Research Programs Research Infrastructure Fund - September 30, 1992 Leave/Non-Leave Research Grants Program (RevenueCanada) - October 13, 1992 GREEN PLAN PROGRAMS Tri-Council: Research Grants Program - December 15, 1992 (Letters of Intent); Research Fellowships - November 15, 1992; University Research Chairs - January 15, 1993 OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS American Foundation for Aids Research - August 25, 1992 Canadian Nurses Foundation - July 31, 1992 Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/Bursaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. Fullbright Program: Research Grants - November 30, 1992 Health and Welfare Canada/MRC-AIDS Research Program March 15 and September 15; Joint Fellowships for AIDS Research Training - April 1 and November 15. Health and Welfare Canada: Research Projects and Studies June 1, 1992; Small Budget Projects -Anytime; Career Awards - July 31, 1992; Conferences and Workshops - April 1, 1992. National Research Council - Laboratories Research Associateships-Open Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food: Research Program - July 31, 1992 Ontario Ministry of Health - Nursing Innovation Fund - January 1, May 1, September 1 Ontario Ministry of Health - Health Care Systems Research Projects: Research Projects (May 1 and November 1), Feasibility Studies (Anytime), Formulation Grants (Anytime), InforPage4 mation Studies (May 1 and November 1), Workshops and Conferences (Anytime). Secretary of State: Canadian Studies Directorate - Open Statistics Canada: Analytic Program -August 1, 1992 A"\,, Sugar Association Research Grants - July 31, 1992 J Supply and Services Canada: Environmental Innovation Program -Open. United States Embassy Grants in American Studies - September 1, 1992. University Research Incentive Fund - June 30, 1992, October 15, 1992, and January 31, 1992. GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FulbrightScholarProgram - Educational Exchange Between Canada and the U.S.A. - September 30, 1992. Government of Canada Awards - Deadlines vary by country Young Researchers Award - Open Canadian Nurses Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships July 31, 1992. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER: Researchers looking for help in processing their applications should note these deadlines. Due to changes in Form 101 and the new print size requirements, please consult with the Research Office. NSERC Advanced Materials (All applicants) Research Grants (First time applicants) (Regular applicants) Equipment Grants (All applicants) Conference Grants (All applicants) SSHRC Research Grants (All applicants) Strategic Grants (All applicants) INTERNAL NIA EXTERNAL August 15 October 1 October 15 October 15 October 15 •·October 3 "October 30 October 15 "October 30 October 1 October 15 October 1 October 15 ,.This fall applications must be received at NSERC by October 30, 1992. Please note that applications post-marked on the deadline will not be accepted by NSERC. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all faculty to share with usinterestingresearchstoriestofeaturein theRESEARa--INEWS. We wouldliketohearfromyouifyouarecurrentiyinvolvedininnovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would just would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audienceofapproximately2000andcanbeavaluablevehlcleforcommunicating your research endeavours to the community at large. ~~ For further research information call Anne Fiorenza atext. 8223 o;, ~ drop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 8910 or drop by the Alumni House. - - - - -- - - - - - -- - RESEARCH NEWS---- -- - - - - - June 1992 �People/Papers/Publications Special Projects/ Awards Dr. S.A. Mirza, Professor of Q:ivil Engineering was recently reelected for another two-year tenn as the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Reinforced Concrete Columns of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The Committee' s mission is to review and correlate research on the analysis and behaviour of reinforced concrete columns and frames, to encourage experimental and theoretical research on column and frame behaviour, and to propose provisions·for design of columns. The members of an ACI or ASCE technical committee are elected internationally on the basis of their expertise in the area of the committee's mission. The Committee on Reinforced Concrete Columns is currently composed of hventy-two voting members, two consulting members, and six associate members. Dr. Yves H. Prevost, School of Forestry, was selected to participate in the Ontario-Jiangu Educational Exchange. He left for China on June 11 and will return August 4. Dr. Prevost visited Nanjing Forestry University during the last two weeks of June where he gave lectures on forest protection for insects. In July, he will be in Bejing attending the International Congress of Entomology held every four years. Dr. Prevost will deliver an invited paper entitled "Seasonal feeding patterns and development of cone and seed insects in cones of Tamarack" . During the remainder of his time he will visit plantations and evaluate opportunities for collaborative research and seeking new ways to present insects to the human palate. Dr. Prevost was recently awarded three grants from the Ministry of Natural Resources under the Environmental Youth Corps Program~ $10,500 for a project called Insect Impact on Seed Viability of Tamarack, $5,300 for a project called Plant Defences against Spruce Budworm Feeding (graduate student research of Shelley Vescio) and $12,700 for a project called Vegetation Management and its Impact on White Pine Weevil Damage (graduate student research of Anne Villeneuve). He was also awarded a research grant from Forestry Canada, Forest Pest Management Institute of $3,000 for the collaborative project on Vegetation Management and its Impact on White Pine Weevil Damage. Dr. A.H. Mamoojee, Department of Languages, presented a paper entitled " Q. Cicero, Commentariolum petitionis 19 and Asconius, In Toga candido 78 " at the annual meeting of the Classical Association of Canada, held in conjunction with the Learned Societies conference at the University of PEI, Charlottetown May 24-26. He also chaired one of the sessions ( 1 Roman history and is currently a Vice-President of the Classical Association. Dr. Harun Rasid, Department of Geography, presented a paper at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Geographers, which was held at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, May 19-23, 1992. TI1e title of the paper was " Embankments vs. indigenous adjustments: Perceptions of flood alleviation in Bangladesh". Prof. Michel Morton, School of Nursing, presented a paper entitled "Developing a Clinical Course Through Distance Education", at a conference at the University of Guelph. The conference, The Fifth Instructional Show and Tell, ran from May 25 - 26 and looked at issues in post-secondary teaching. Dr. Birbal Singh, Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been appointed a Director of the Innovation Ontario Corporation for the period April 30, 1992 to March 31, 1995. Innovation Ontario Corporation (IOC) is a Crown Corporation associated with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology. The corporation and its board encourage and assist the acquisition, development and demonstration of technological products, processes and services in Ontario by providing financial assistance and incentives to early stage technology based companies. The corporation has invested in ventures covering a wide variety of technologies including electronic equipment, medical related products, software packages, and engineered systems. The Directors of the Corporation are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor on the recommendation of the Premier of Ontario. Dr. Singh has been awarded a research grant of $10,000 by the Imperial Oil Limited University Research Grant program for a research project entitled "Scaling Criteria for Jet Cutting of Oil Sands". The objective of the project is to develop a set of scaling criteria which will make it possible to extrapolate laboratory scale experimental results to pilot and field scale with a greater degree of confidence. The Imperial Oil Limited University Research Grant program provides support to university researchers on a competitive basis. Last year 224 applications were received for support and 75 grants W'fre awarded on the basis of originality and significance of the research project, and capability and experience of the applicant. Dr. Barbara Kronberg, Department of Geology, has been invited to participate on a research panel of the Canadian Global Change Program. The purpose of this panel will be to review tile current state oflong-term ecological research and monitoring in Canada and internationally; attempt to ensure compatability, in terms of data acquisition, protocols and analysis among the various projects in order to facilitate comparison and integration of results both within Canada and internationally; and to identify any apparent gaps in the Canadian or international programs which should be filled by Canadian researchers and to initiate the preparation of appropriate research proposals to address these. Dr. Azim Mallik, Department of Biology and Dr. Hafiz Rahman, School of Business Administration, have published a paper entitled, "Ecology and Land Use Economics oftl1e Modhupur Forest in Bangladesh: A proposal for Improved Management''. The paper examines the problem of depletion of forest resources and tl1e consequent environmental degradaContinued on page 8 June1992----- -- - - -- - - - - - AGORA--------- - - - - -- - - - Page 7 �Thanks Plant Lovers Publications continuedfrom page 7 tion in Bangladesh. It outlines a study proposal, to be undertaken from ecological and socio-economic perspectives, that aims to develop a more productive land use system for the Modhupur Forest of Bangladesh. The use of agroforestry as an option for improved management is proposed. The paper has been published in an edited volume titled Calcutta, Bangladesh, and Bengal Studi~s: 1990 Beng'!l Studi~s Conference Proceedings, published by the Asian Studies Center, Michigan State University in 1992. The paper was presented at the 1990 Bengal Studies Conference at the University of Chicago. Dr. Min-sun Chen, Professor Emeritus and Session al Lecturer, Department of History, has recently published the following four articles: "Hsu Kuang-ch'i (15621633) and His Knowledge of Europe," in J. Dehergne, ed., Chine et Europe: Evolution et particularites des rapports Est-Ouest, du XVIe au L. XXe siecle (Taipei, Paris, and Hong Kong: Ricci Institute, 1991 ), pp. 94106.; "The Conversion of Li Chihtsao (1565-1630) to the Christian Faith," (in Chinese), in T.L. Ma, ed., Essays in Chinese Bibliography, Literature, and History (Taipei: Cheng-chung shu-chu, 1991), pp.313-20; "China's Unsung Canadian Hero: Dr. Richard F. Brown in . North China, 1938-1939," in L.N. Shyu et al., eds., East_As1a Inquiry (Montreal: CASA, 1991), pp. 109-139; and a review of Jerome Heyndrickx, ed., Philippe Couplet, S.J. (1623-1693): The Man Who Brought China to Europe (Nettetal, Germany: Steyler Verlag, 1990) in Sino-Western Cultural Relations Journal, XIII(l991), 51-53. On May 4-9, 1992, Dr. Chen presented a paper at the International Symposium held at St. Augustin (near Bonn), Germany in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the birth of Johann Adam Schall Von Bell (1592-1666), S.J. In his paper entitled, "Hsu Kuang-ch'i, Li T'ien-ching, and Adam Schall,'' Dr. Chen discussed the lasting impact made by the famous German Jesuit missionary, Adam Schall, on astronomy and calendar reforms in seventeenth-century China. Deadlines for 1992-93 AGORA submissions ISSUE OUT SEPIBMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE DEADLINE SEP1EMBER4 OCTOBER2 OCTOBER30 NOVEMBER27 JANUARY 5 JANUARY29 FEBRUARY 26 MARCH26 APRIL30 MAY28 J:IELP! -~ usan Burton reminds .·, ,faculty and.>ff staff that host-· home f'.iumUJ~ f .a re ·stillx· ·required .for-:., ·. . Jiij,~nese =)· -<. ' ;tuclents·. If .' . you would·•····•·:'. like·to_-host -·· :.one oriwo students ·trom ., •- lt~-;~I:·17ci~:' by Joan Crowe, Acting Curator Claude E. Garton Herbarium This year, volunteers from the Thunder Bay ~ield Naturalist's Club have greatly helped the work m progress at the Lakehead University Herbarium. It is impossible to list here all the people who have helped the herbarium develop over the last twelve months but your efforts have been very much appreciated and you h~ve helped me towar~ one o~ my personal goals, which 1s to make the herbanum a VJtal part of this community. Last summer a plant survey was underta_ke_n of an area . under consideration for a nature reserve - this mvolved ma.king a large plant collection. Most of the work of plant _iden~cation was done during the winter by club members, ~eluding Brian Moore of the School of Forestry. The herbanum summer assistant is now ma.king up identification labels for the specimens, and a representative sample will be accessioned int? the herbarium. The remainder will be stored as voucher specIIDens for future reference. This helpful work will provide information about the plants of an area from which we previously had no specimens, and this has been done at virtually no cost to the University. Many people were involved in various aspects of this project; Susan and Mike Bryan and Jo31:1 Hebden an~ Margaret Hartley should be especially mentioned for th~rr devoted and regular work on Mondays throughout the wmter. We are also very grateful to Joan Hebden for the donation of a valuable three volume set of Britton & Brown's North American Flora to the herbarium library. Another project being directed by Susan Bryan is the updating of Claude Garton's checklist of the Vascular Plants of Thunder Bay District. The original version was assembled with a great deal of help from various clu_b members an~ wa_s, in fact, instigated by Walter Hartley. Tlus was l~st rev!sed ~ 1984 so that its updating involves many changes m the mtenm. Gordon Ward has made a start on the difficult Monocot families and this work has enabled us to bring many of the files up to date already. Erika North has also spent considerable time this winter in helping reorganize the cabinets, and checking families so that the cabinet labels can ?e revised. Users have remarked that it is already much easier to locate specimens. . There are many ways in which club members could assist the herbarium in future. Some, perhaps, would like to "adopt" a particular group of plants. Perhaps a ''tricky'' family l~e the grasses or sedges could be chosen, or even a small group hke the violets. Another possibility would be to adopt an area and do a plant survey. If you concentrate on one group of plants, or one area of land it does not take long to become an "expert", and the best experts are often dedicated amateurs. Claude was a notable example, of course. Working with plants has many advantages. For one thing, they do no bite nor do they fly away! Some of the more intrepid adventurers among us venture into out of the way places where plants have never before been collected. Good specimens from such locations would enable us to increase our knowledge of the distribution patterns of local plants and might provide very useful information with respect to the environment in future. I would be happy to discuss such projects with anyone who is interested. Tel 343-8506 343::S068. : ( Page 8 AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - June 1992 �More Around Campus Committed to future forests. The Jack Haggerty Forest got a boost from the Forest Renewal Group lead by Pat Cybulski, woodlot manager. 20,000 tree seedlings were planted by volunteers from the School of Forestry, above: Brian Moore, Annette Van Niejenhuis, Frank Luckai, Pat Cybulski, Ralph Birston, Lyn Sevean and Don Bames. Missing: Jim Kay//, Geoff Vm1son, Sarah Gooding, Kathleen Gazey, GmyMurchison, Don Richardson, Reino Pulkki and Steve Elliot. What a Fish Story. Derek Patolafrom Audio-Visual spent a fruitful lunch hour at Lake Tamblyn recently. He proudly displayed his catch ofthe day - a 4 lb. Rainbow. Townhouses Ready For Fall Residence construction Phase JV is well underway. The six blocks oftownhouses situated offBa/moral will be available this fall for senior and graduate students. Architect is Grahan1 Bacon Welter and construction by MNT Builders. ( l';n~isl, Tour. Mr. U/fRunneson, left, conducts a tour ofC.A.R.I.S. for a Finnish delegation which included His Excellency Martti Pura, Minister ofAgriculture and Forestry and His Excellency Erik Heinrichs, Ambassador ofFinland to Canada. Seniors On Campus. About 50 seniors visited LU recently as part ofactivities for Seniors' Month. They attended presentations on the opportunities available to them and the option of"Retuming to Learning". Tours ofthe campus were also conducted. The Office ofthe Registrar reports that there are more than 60 students over the age of60 who are taking courses. Senior students gave many reasons for retuming to the classroom: the pure joy oflearning about a certain subject, to fulfill a life-long wish, to have something in common with my grandchildren, to see ifI could do it, to get offmy duff and see what was happening in the world, I took advantage ofthe free tuition, to finish what I started many years ago, to see ifthe grey matter is still working, to get out ofthe apartment. June 1992 - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - AGORA-- -- -- -- - - - - - - -- - - Page9 �Forum OLD-GROWTH WIDTE PINE IN NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO by Dr. William H. Carmean, School ofForestry Concerns about biodiversity and about old-growth forests are frequently heard from western Canada as well as from areas having tropical rain forests. These concerns also have been voiced in Ontario where cutting old-growtll white and red pine forests at Temagami res~ted in protests supported by both e_nvrronmental and aboriginal organizations. The outcome has been heightened awareness about values associated with old-growth forests. Such values include research, biodiversity, educational historical, aesthetic, wildlife and r~reational values. These concerns prompted the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to recently recognize an old-growth white pine forest near the east border of Quetico Park as a "Research and Education Area''. This forest is an almost pure, well-stocked white pine forest that is about 300 years of age. Many trees exceed 90 cm in diameter with clear boles extending up to 18 to 21 m. These large pine have developed in a dense closed canopy and they are not tl1e rough open-grown tree often found in poorly stocked areas. Soils are developed from a stony glacial till capped with a loamy_ s~face soil indicating possible loe~s ongm. Such deep, moist, welldram_~ s?ils r~sult in excellent growing condibonmg (site quality) for trees thus accounting for the impressive tall trees witll large diameters and long clear holes. Many faculty members at Lakehead University have been actively involved in preserving this unique old-growth forest. !"fembers <;>n tl1e Advisory Committee mclude Will Carmean and Brian Moore from the School of Forestry, Azim Mallik from the Biology Department, and Bob Payne from Outdoor Recreation. The Advisory Committee will recommend policies and programs for tl1e Greenwood Lake Forest. Plans are to maintain the area as an undisturbed forest for research and educational purposes and research guidelines are being ~ev_eloped !or ecological, forestry and wildlife studies. The area also is available for educational purposes by university and high school students and for visits by conservation groups. Recognition of the Greenwood Lake Forest is part of an old-growth now being developed by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Such a policy will require studies to inventory remaining oldgrowth forests in Ontario as well as research leading to a better understanding of tlle diverse character and multiply values associated witll old-growth fores_ts. Funding for such studies may be proV1ded and may already be available through Forestry Canada and NODA (Northern Ontario Development Agreement). Accordingly the Advisory Committee encourages researchers at Lakehead University to actively seek research funding for studies at the Greenwood Lake White Pine Research and Education area. Contact Will Carmean for details about the area and about suggested research projects. Colleges and Universities Receive $30 Million to Help Renew Facilities Ontario postsecondary institutions wil~ receive $30 million to help with the mamtenance, repair and renovation of existing buildings. The funding will be al(O?ated to the institutions through tlle IIlllllstry's Facilities Renewal Fund. Funding will also help improve access to c~p~ ~acilities for people with disab1hnes and will help make campuses safer for everyone. Lakehead University has received a grant of$404 700. Each ins~tution determines which 'campus pr?J~ts are to receive funding. The Mtrustry of Colleges and Universities reviews the proposed projects to ensure tl1at they meet the eligibility criteria ~ef~re ~pproving funding from each mstttut1on's allocation. Decisions witll respect to major capital projects will be made in coming weeks. JV!nners ofthe 1992 Helena Raitt Contest: Left lo Right: (Judges) Mrs. Marie-Noelle Rmne and P_rof Alain Nabarra; Sameena Black, FWCJ-2nd Prize; Paula Haapanen, H<:171marsk1old-Hon. Mention; Teemu Tynjala, Hammarskjold-1st Prize; Marko Hakkola H1/lcrest & PAC/-2n1 Prize. Missing: Kathyrn Nelson, Hillcrest-Hon. Mention. The ' contest was foun~ed m 1961 by Mr. G.B. MacGuillivray, then editor ofthe Chronicle Jo~rnal, named m honour ofMacGuillivray's fom1er French teach at PACI, Mrs. Helena Ralfl. Th_e purpose ofthe contest is to recognize the achievements ofGrade / 2/0AC students m the area oflanguage learning and is sponsored by the Dept. ofLanguages. Page 10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - J u n e l 9 9 2 �From AUCC Notes Helping students belong A number of Canadian universities r'{e introducing courses and educational v iaterials to combat high drop-out rates and help incoming students have a more successful academic career. ''There is a growing feeling that the weeding out that is going on (in university classrooms) is not a reliable indicator of academic ability," says Murdith McLean, the warden of St. John's College at the University of Manitoba. Thjs fall U of M will introduce a course designed to help students adjust to life at university. Class sections are . intentionally small (no more than 25 students) and topics of study range from oral and written communications to information about the structure of postsecondary institutions and an exploration of lifestyle choices. One goal of the two-year pilot is to measure whether drop-out rates decrease among students who attend the new course. The University of Prince Edward Island embarked on a similar introductory university course six years ago and administrators there have gathered some telling statistics. About 84 per cent of the students who at1end its "University .,-LOO" preparation course return to second \.__ ~ar, compared to 59 per cent of students in the university's general populations. " Only a tiny portion of students fail academically. Most leave because they don' t feel part of the university community," says UPEI history professor Andrew Robb, a faculty member who helped design the program. Today the course has twice as many applicants as spaces available. At Manitoba, Dr. McLean agrees that many students who leave university feel like they don' t belong. In an attrition study carried out by the school, 90 per cent of the students who quit university reached the decision after talking to a friend. Less than 15 per cent spoke to anyone at the university about their decision, he says. Other universities have also started to prepare students for the leap from high school to university before they arrive for classes in the fall. The University of Guelph Counselling and Student Resource Centre has designed seven worksheets for school students, teachers and parents that explore the transition, "YS centre director Andre Auger. ( .i.iversity liaison officers have introduced the worksheets to Ontario high school students during recruiting visits this spring. From COU Campus Safety Video For Women A video that will help educate people about campus safety for women has been released by the Council of Ontario Universities' Committee on the Status of Women. Safer for Women... Safer for Everyone is the second project of its kind in addition to last year's Women's Campus Safety Audit Guide that has been used by campuses across Ontario. "Safety for women is becoming an extremely important issue on campuses and elsewhere," said Dr. Laura Selleck, COU's staff advisor to the Committee. The video was designed to help train participants who will be using the safety audit to conduct a can1pus audit; however, the video may also be shown to other groups, such as students in residence or employee groups, to raise consciousness of the issue. The video may also be a useful tool for other • institutions where accessibility during the day and night make safety a concern. One copy of the video has been sent to the executive head of each college and university in Ontario. Additional copies of the Women's Campus Safety Guide or Safer for Women... Safer for Everyone are available from the Council of Ontario Universities. Last Writes by Katherine Shedden On the Myers Briggs Personality type indicator I'm rated an ENFP. So what, you say? Well, basically, ENFP's are somewhat chaotic types whose feet don't often touch the ground. Our extroverted natures thrive on knowing what' s going on. In the past month, I suffered constantly from being the last person on campus to know what was happening and felt I should tum in my Information Officer badge. Did you know e that Dr. Sam Shaw was living in the Bora Laskin Building doing lots of exciting things with Contact North? (!j that Macleans is doing another university rating? Apparently this time they will divide institutions into three categories. My theory is that they will then have triple the chance of getting hate mail. e that big Norm (Lavoie) is back from his sabbatical in Florida and ''ready to rip"? e that Tom Stevens left for Moscow to complete his PhD? Okay, but did you know that Moscow was in Idaho? 6) that approximately 300 First Nations people will start arriving on campus next week to begin Native language programs? e that the other half of residence will From MCU be occupied by 90 high school students Sight Impaired Students Services from Thunder Bay and northwestern Task Force Ontario attending the 4-week Science MCU Minister Richard Allen anand Technology Summer School? nounced the establishment of a Task e that you can learn Japanese on Force to study alternatives to printed campus this summer? materials for college and university e that Jim Smithers and his gang have students who are blind or have low made it to Cumberland House, vision. Saskatchewan ahead of schedule and are The creation of the Task Force was coping with lousy weather ''by starting prompted by the desire to improve the each day about 4 am wearing everytlung effectiveness of the current system of providing transcription services for blind we brought?" '1> that Bruce Muirhead and Randy and partially-sighted students attending Nelson are again staring at final drafts of postsecondary institutions. Colleges and universities this year will new books? e that Gordon Keeler, son of Werden receive more than $10 million to support Keeler in Physics, is this year's Presithe needs of students with disabilities. dential Scholar? The Task Force will review the e that Betty Coates is the new current delivery of services and recomPresident of the Alumni Association and mend better approaches to providing when her youngest daughter completes services to blind and partially-sighted one course, all four Coates "children" students based on cost, quality and and their mother will be alumni? timeliness of the finished product. e that our own Bookstore now has one Attention will also focus on ways cooperation between colleges and universi- of the best magazine selections in town? e that with the encouragement of Bob ties might lead to improved delivery of Welsh I finally knocked off my BEd? services. I wonder ifl can use BA, BEd, The Task Force will forward a report ENFP? to the Minister by the end of June 1993. Junel992 - - - -- - - - - -- - -- - - - AGORA - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - Page 11 �Campus Calendar n e Alumni A.sodotion o[ Lakeheod Uni--.,,,,.ity proudly presents their a nnua l ALUMNI MIXED i. GOLF To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Offfice at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002. Deadline for the September Agora is September 4, 1992. 11 ,: Tournament r... n0n-qoll,., al,o • a fun lime The Chancellor Paterson Library Hours sponsored by Conclal ~ and Summer Session - June 29 to August 13 Monday - Thursday - 8:00am to 10:30pm Friday- 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday -1:00 pm to 9:00 pm TRIMARK MUTUAi... FUNDS Sunday, July 19, 1992 a l the nunder Bay C ountry C lub Thunder Bay Art Gallery $35.00/- (ln<lud.. 'i...., f..., and BBQ Sul'f"") 12,30 pm [);,..fie,,, a nd M"'I ~w• Trom lcOO pm T,. Off Time - S holqun Slo.l Until Sunday, July 5 PIMAATISIWIN: QUILTS BY ALICE OLSEN WILLIAMS Organized by TBAG Friday, June 19 to Sunday, July 19 REGIONAL ARTISTS SERIES Works by Ahmoo Angeconeb, Damon Dowbak, Janet Anderson, Stacey Saukko, Libby Weir and Mark Nisenholt. Friday, June 26 to Sunday, August 9 OIV A TOIKKA GLASS Organized by The Finnish Glass Museum, Riihimaki, and the Embassy of Finland, Ottawa. Circulated by the Heritage Policy Branch of Department of Communications, Government of Canada. P,,,,. Wednesday, 12 Summer Term classes end Thursday/Friday, 13/14 Summers Session examinations Monday, 24 Sunday, 28 Monday, 29 Summer Session full courses and halfcourses commence Monday, 7 LABOUR DAY UNNERSITY CLOSED Tuesday/Friday, 8/11 Student Orientation and Registration Week Monday, 14 Gasses start Wednesday, 1 CANADA DAY UNIVERSITY CLOSED N umn,, Stoff. Fornlt~ ond F.;,nJ, Monday, 3 CMCHOLIDAY UNNERSITY CLOSED Final date for submission of Summer Session examination results LU Family Picnic 11:00 - 5:00 Outside the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse Refreshments provided by Versa Foods. Contact Norma or Joan at the Switchboard for further information. r· Op,,, looll Agorl\. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992-06 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Convocation Convocation 1992 Lakehead Lakehead University Music Music and Visual Arts Building President Rosehart President's Message Visual Art https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/bb05ced4e349ed27a1f229fcea554eaf.pdf 81b3c37ba4e133aa615668f0478d8740 PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD C UNIVERSITY Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada G R "A GREAT NORTHERNER GONE" Chancellor Emeritus Robert James Prettie dies Technology. In 1967, Mr. Prettie served as Chairman of the University's building fund drive, and it was largely through his efforts and those of John N. Paterson, both of whom took about a month off from their own busy schedules to stump the country in search of funds, that more than $3.5 million was raised during the ea~y campaign. It was through the outstanding efforts of people like Robert Prettie that the Ontario Government was convinced that northern Ontario needed a university. Robert Prettie was Chairman of the Board of Governors at Lakehead University from 1971 to 1973. In May 1978 he received the first honorary Doctorate of Commerce ever bestowed at Lakehead. In 1980 he was installed as the second Chancellor, after Norman Paterson, and served two consecutive 3-year terms, retiring from his post in 1986. President Bob Rosehart said '"'!e have lost a great northerner, a pioneer entrepreneur and a friend". An extremely active member of the community, Prettie served as chairman or president of such organizations as the Northern Development committee of the Robert J. Prettie, 85, passed away Ontario Economic Council, the ~unday, Oct?ber 3, 1992 after a lengthy Ontario Forest Industries Associa1llness. Born mGuelph, Ontario and tion, the Port Arthur Chamber of educ~te~ in _Alberta, Prettie began his long Commerce, the Northwestern ~nd d1stmgu1shed career in the Lakehead Ontario Development Association, in 19_35, the year he was appointed Thunder Bay Country Club and a Pres1~ent of N?~hern _Wood Preservers great many local and regional Civic Ltd_. His_assocIatIon with Lakehead associations. Mr. Prettie leaves his Urnv~rs1ty dates back to 1962 when he wife Laura (Foot), two daughters was first elected a Governor of the and six grandchildren. Lakehead College of Arts, Science and ===========~ Volume 9, Number 8 October 1992 NAPE - off and running An emotional traditional drumming and sweet grass ceremony lead by Dr. Richard Lyons !aunched Ontario's first Native Access to Engineering Pr?gra_m (NAP_E). This new programwill not only make It a little easier for native students to enter engine~ring but is also a vital step in Native education and along the road to First Nations' self· sufficiency. The engineering program is the first ever for an Ontario university. It is not a coincidence the uni~ersity is Lakehe~d, which now has the largest Native student body mCanada with approximately 430 students. "There is a need for science-oriented training," said Alfred Linklater, Director of Education for the Assembly of First Nations. "Our communities will need eng~neers to prosper and develop." According to Dr. Gary Locker, Director of the School of En_gin~ering, NAPE was designed over a two-year penod mclose cooperation with several Native o~ganizations, including tribal authorities, community groups and local elders. Students first take a si~-week ori~ntation program of introductory courses mmath, science, communications, and Continued on page 11 In this issue: Hearts for Life..........................3 Many ways to give....................8 "Yes-No-Ma be So" ............... 10 �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT Dr. Bob Rosehart Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Robert J. Prettie, Chancellor of Lakehead University from 1980 to 1986 died Sunday, October 4, 1992. Bob was truly one of the originals at Lakehead University and was directly involved in the initial corporate fund-raising in the 1960's that convinced the government of the day to provide funding for the Oliver Road campus. He was a very personable individual who had a great zest for life. He was a dedicated reader of the "Agora" and never lost interest in the happenings at Lakehead University. Condolences to the Prettie family from your many friends at LU. Enrolment '92 Although we were expecting a new record enrolment of just over 5,000 students, our actual intake is just over 5,350 full-time students. Lakehead and York Universities were the only institutions with significant first-year growth. Most of the remaining Ontario institutions declined either by choice or student preference with the total year one system being down 1.2%. The increased enrolment resulted in numerous scheduling changes but the feedback has been generally positive about the way in which the additional enrolment has been handled. It is clear that our sessional teaching budgets are going up as well as some other limited budget items. I would anticipate that when the Task Force on Funding reviews our current budget, while we may have made some ground on the cumulated deficit, budgets will continue to be extremely tight. Five provinces, including Ontario, have now instituted university restructuring initiatives driven by perceptions of future societal needs and the current and project fiscal realities. I expect, from an enrolment perspective, we have more or less peaked. dence project. To date approximately $370,000 of the $500,000 objective within the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign has been raised. Associated with this project, is the Alumni House Complex. $250,000 has been pledged and will be raised through an upcoming capital ask of the Alumni membership. In the next few months we expect to begin conceptualizing the design and location of the facility. National Student Day - October 21 This year, October 21 , 1992 has been designated National Student Day by the Canadian Federation of Students. The day is featured to protest the continually deteriorating financial support for postsecondary education by the Federal and Ontario Governments. In Thunder Bay, Lakehead University's students are going to participate in a rally at the O.S.A.P. Office in the afternoon between 1:30 and 4:00 p.m. Although classes and scheduled tests are not to be cancelled, we would appreciate any accommodations that could be made to allow maximum participation in this public activity. We would also encourage you to come down to the O.S.A.P. Office to hear the speeches. Remember, we are all in this together. Early Retirement Incentive for Staff Recently approved is a one-time only universally accessible (for those between 60-64.5 years on December 31, 1992) earty retirement program for staff. The sign-up period is November 1 to December 31 , 1992 and, if you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please see Bill Bragnalo. Ontario Graduate Scholarship Programme This past year, the following Lakehead University faculty members participated in the adjudication process for the 92/93 Scholarships: R. Holmes, English B. Muirhead, History C. Southcott, Sociology I. Newhouse, Physical Education M. C. Courtland, Education (Chair) A. Macdonald, Biology P. Fralick, Geology W. Sears, Physics On behalf of the O.G.S. Selection Board, I would like to recognize the commitment of the above to a programme that encourages scholarly excellence across the Province. Congratulations 1. Safety First - 120 days and counting. With the winter session just around the corner - take extra care on paths and walkways. Please note and us the new safety rails at the entrance of the Chancellor Paterson Library. 2. L.UJConfederation College 2nd Annual Great Canoe Challenge Apparently, their boat won by a hair! For next year, we will install a high-tech laser system to ensure no doubt about the true winner. Halliday Hall There's always next year! Fundraising continues to go very well for the Halliday Hall - Fellowship Resi- Alarge audience of first year students cheer on the LU and College teams during the Second Annual Canoe Challenge at Lake Tamblyn. Confederation College won by a stroke. 2 AGORA October 1992 �AROUND CAMPUS Tony Seuret Named Chair of the Board of Governors Hamilton To Study High Falls Power Project It seems appropriate that one of the first duties of the new Chairman of the Board was to meet members of the first year Business Administration class. 25 years ago Tony Seuret began his teaching career at Lakehead University in the School of Business. He served as Director for three years and when he left in 1977, began a 15 year term on the Board of Governors where he served on every committee. Seuret takes over the Chair from Robert Paterson who has been on the Board for 9 years and will serve another term. A graduate of the University of Western, he earned a BA and Master of Business Administration (Hons) '68, coming directly to LU for his first teaching position. When he left the University, he joined Thunder Bay Television where is currently Vice-President and General Manager. An avid collector of local art and supporter of developing artists, the Montreal-born Seuret says he also acquired some northern tastes and likes to occasionally wet a line. "Fish are quite safe where I fish," he claims. His extremely busy schedule with television and the duties of Board Chair is offset "by living on an island on Lake Superior in wonderful solitude." Lakehead University archaeologist Scott Hamilton will study the High Falls power project near Beardmore to see what can be done with an ancient native burial site that was unearthed in mid-September. Hamilton found the bones in an area that the Poplar Point Indian band says is a sacred burial ground. He confirmed that the area contains pre-historic unmarked graves. Under the Cemeteries Act, an archaeological study of the area is needed to determine the origin of the burial site. The Ministry of Natural Resources will pay for the five-day probe and once the study is completed Hamilton will file preliminary recommendations to the Cemeteries Branch of the . _ __ 1 _ _ __ _ ____J Audrey Mclaughlin On Campus Federal NOP leader Audrey McLaughlin visited Lakehead University on October 2. Speaking to a large audience, McLaughlin called for Canadians to educate themselves about the new constitutional accord. "In the next few weeks people are going to hear more about the constitution than they wanted to in their whole lives. I hope people take the time to read the accord and listen to some debate." McLaughlin believes that she can fully support the new accord without reservation. She likes the social and economic union outlined in the text, saying it shows the vision, goals and common values all Canadians hold. 'There are real achievements in the accord. It's not the end. It's a living document and can be changed as the decades go on and long after we're all gone." See page 4 for a list of further on-campus discussions concerning the Referendum. AGORA Nursing Professors and Community Health Workers develop Hearts For Life program A community-wide two year program to promote heart health to Thunder Bay residents was initiated by Lakehead University researchers in partnership with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation. The education program, speaheaded by School of Nursing professors Dr. Darlene Steven and Professor Rhonda Kirk-Gardner, is designed for early identification of those men and between between ages 20 and 64 at risk of developing heart disease. It will provide for lifestyle changes for those at risk which will be determined by a Coronary Risk Profile. Dr. Stevens says "the program is tailored for small group demonstration, with the goal of encouraging consumer and corporate groups to access it. When you are talking about increasing the awareness of risk factors associated with heart disease, such as diet, smoking, stress, weight and exercise, we believe that people will be motivated to change their lifestyle". The Public Health Nurse eductors plan to conduct eeducational sessions and LU researchers will monitor and evaluate the program. Funding for the project was granted by the Ontario Ministry of Health, Health Promotion Grants program. For a group booking call 625-5900. President Bob Rosehart gives his support to the Hearts for Life program. Professor Rhonda Kirk-Gardner, left, and Dr. Darlene Steven, far right, get Shelley Wark-Martyn, Minister of Revenue, interested in the new program and promise to send the information kits to her conStituency office. Around Campus continued on page 6 3 October 1992 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY What Number Should I Call? For more information about any of the services offered by the Lakehead University Library, please contact the Information Desk at 343-8302. Have you ever wondered which department in the library can answer your specific request? Some often asked questions (and how to find out more information) are: Can the general public borrow books from the library? Call the Circulation Department at 343-8137. m How can I arrange a tour of the library? - Call the Orientation Librarian, 343-8147. m I need overhead transparencies for a presentation... Call Photocopy Services, 343-8296. m How can I get an article from a journal to which the library does not subscribe?- Call Interlibrary Loans, 343-8135. _m Is there an easy way to search Psychological Abstracts? What is CD-ROM? - Call the Search Services Librarian, 343-8129. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm m Remote Access To The Online Catalogue provides up-Iodate information on the holdings of The Chancellor Paterson Library and the Education Library. The Online Catalogue can be searched from location on campus as well as off campus with the appropriate communications software and a microcomputer with a modem. For more information about accessing and searching the Online Catalogue, pick up a brochure at the Information Desk on the Main Floor of The Chancellor Paterson Library. Task Force On University Accountability Silent Words The provincial Task Force on University Accountability met by Ruby Slipperjack Lakehead University officials recently to discuss ways of making Ruby Slipperjack, Acting Coordinator of the Native Teacher Education Program recently launched her new book Silent Words, at the Lakehead University Alumni Bookstore. Slipperjack is currently working towards a Maste(s degree in Education at LU and received her B.A. in History in 1988 and Bachelor of .___ _ _ _ _____. Education in1989. Slipperjack is an Ojibwa from the Fort Hope Indian Band in Ontario. She has retained much of the traditional religion and heritage of her people, all of which inform her writing. Her first novel, Honour the Sun, about a young girl growing up in a tiny Ojibwa community in Northern Ontario, earned rave reviews and is widely used in schools. Set in northwestern Ontario in the 1960s, Silent Words tells the story of a young Native boy and his journey of self-discovery. Danny's life is a daily struggle for survival. He runs away from a violent and abusive situation, and on his own, finds his way through a series of Native communities along the CN mainline. Various people take the boy in for a time, including a family with other children, an elderly couple, a boy and his father, a young bachelor and a wise old man. Through his travels and encounters, Danny learns about himself and the world he lives in. Silent Words offers an intimate view of Native communities and their values: being nonjudgemental, open and accepting, sharing with others, and respecting elders. Danny starts his journey without an understanding of his Native background, thus allowing readers to experience and learn with him as he undertakes his quest for selfknowledge and ultimate reunion with his father. The language of the novel is simple and accessible, and yet richly evocative ofthe flavour of northern Native life. Ruby Slipperjack writes with great sensitivity about the people and places she knows, and It is her unique storytelling ability that provides the power and • insight inthe novel. She says, "I've been to all the places I write about. I know the smell, feel and texture ofthe earth I walk on. I belong to it." Slipperjack shows a remarkable abiltiy to convey with Englishwords, the subtle forms of non-verbal communication, the implied meanings, the silent words, that are an integral part of Native expression. universities more accountable for the money they spend. The committee is touring the province meeting individual university boards to find out how they can set up some kind of accountingreporting system to make sure the university and taxpayers get the most for their money. $2 billion in public funds are spent annually on universities and according to Task Force Chairman William Broadhurst, there has to be some accountablity to the public. Universities want to be consulted about expanded powers for the provincial auditor before final decisions are made The Task Force was created to hear their concerns. 4 AGORA EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE REFERENDUM • and morel WEDNESDAY· October 21 at 10:30 RC1001 . Speaker: Hon. Bud Wildman, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister Responsible for Native Affairs Secretariat. After the talk he will be at the Native Drop-in Centre at 11 :30 AM and then attend a "Yes" Committee Meeting in the Little Dining Room at noon. THURSDAY, October 22 at 2:30 pm in room RB 3044. Speaker: Hon. Richard Allen, Minister of Colleges and Universities and Skills Development (and former university history professor) will give a short presentation on his views on the Constitution followed by a·question and answer period. THURSDAY, October 22 at 7 pm in the Braun Building Room 1021. PANELISTS: Dr. Steve McBride, Dr. Gary Munro and Dr. Douglas West. Sponsored by the Department of Political Studies. FRIDAY, October 23 at 7:30 pm in the Nursing Building Room 1015. Speaker: Judy Rebick - President, National Action Committee on The Status of Women will be speaking on the Charlottetowne Accord and The Future of Child Care on Co-sponsored by : Northwestern Ontario Women's Decade Council, Lakehead University Student Union's Gender Issues Centre and Lakehead University Women's Studies and Political Studies. ALL SESSIONS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC October 1992 �FACES Lori Tuinstra Thomas Puk - Lori Tuinstra admits she's got one of the best offices on campus. She and the students currently enrolled in the Native Access Program for Engineering have moved into office space on the 5th floor of the library. The program, which had it's kick·off in late September, is designed to upgrade the education of native students wanting to enter the mainstream engineering program. Born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Lori moved to Sioux Lookout when she was 18 and came to Thunder Bay to attend Lakehead University. She graduated from LU in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree and in 1990 with Bachelor of Education degree. Since then she has "worked in a variety of labs around town, including the Cancer Clinic and has been teaching at city high schools." When she isn't at work Lori enjoys outdoor activities like camping, hiking and skiing. "My husband and I just bought a house so we have very little time for anything besides renovating." Tel. ext. 7710. Dr. Thomas Puk is new to the School of Education. An assistant professor, Puk was born in Oshawa, Ontario where he received his Masters and his Doctorate at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). He was an education officer for the Ministry of Education in Thunder Bay for three years before the opportunity to join Lakehead arose. "I enjoy the challenge of teaching," Puk says. He aslo doubts that he'll get bored with his job anytime soon. "There are too many things involved: teaching, research, writing, among others, for that to happen. Diversity adds to the pleasure of life." Puk enjoys rock climbing, running and other outdoor activities. He spends time in the summer as an outdoor consultant. He also writes music that's "tough to classify." Tel. ext. 871O. David Twynam Marla Peuramaki ·- 1 Assistant Professor G. David Twynam has been appointed one of three new facuity members in the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education at the University of New Brunswick and his Masters and Ph.D. at the University of Oregon. This is the first time Twynam has been in Thunder Bay and speaks highly of his first few experiences. ''The people have been friendly and helpful, the recreational opportunities are very good; overall, the quality of life here seems pretty good." He just finished a 13-day canoe trip with some students and professors. "It was 13 days of rain; the area was incredible and the students were very good. We had a great time." Twynam enjoys doing outdoor activities with his family as well as getting involved in community activities. Tel. ext. 8747. We finally have our Human Resources Officer in charge of Occupational Health and Safety. Marla Peuramaki comes to her new position from the Ministry of Natural Resources, where she developed a health and safety program. Her goals at LU include making our program more proactive; "I want to go from looking at accidents and trying to prevent them, to looking at the person in their environment, assessing stress, that sort of thing." Peuramaki was born and raised in Thunder Bay; in fact, she got her Forestry diploma and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Geography and Anthropology at Lakehead. In her spare time she enjoys weaving and making stained glass. Tel. ext. 8671 . Another Dr. in the House! Professor Robert Dilley successfully defended his Ph.D thesis at McMaster University. The 650-page thesis is entitled "Common Land and Agriculture Change in Cumberland 1700-1850". It is an historical geographical study of part of northern England, using a vast range of original documents to chart 150 years of change in landownership, crop raising, animal husbandry and especially the enclosure of the great expanses of open, commonlandwhichoncedominatedthelandscape. Dr. Dilley acknolwdges the support of his wife, Tina, and looks forward to his November graduation - even though held Friday the 13th. Whoops! In last month's write up about Dr. Medhat Rahim there were a few errors which deserve clarification. Dr. Rahim taught at the University of Alberta from 1977 to 1988 with only one year ('85) at the Frogg Lake Reserve. The editor has also learned how to spell Baghdad (his undergrad alma mater) and locate the University of the West Indies in Trinidad. Sorry for any inconvenience. 5 AGORA October 1992 �Around Campus continued from page 3 Toxic Cloud Thanks Ouptpost News Members of the University have been thanked by the Ministry of the Environment for their assistance in analyzing the Armstrong 'toxic cloud" samples in July. Mr. J.D. Stasiuk from the Laboratory and Utility Operations commented on '1he able assistance of Ain Raitsakas, Keith Pringnitz, Dr. Holah, and Allan McKenzie, who enabled us to provide a very fast initial response to this crisis while awaiting the results of other sophisticated but timeconsuming tests." The fast response was of immense importance to the Ministry of Natural Resources staff as well as the individuals directly involved, who were understandably concerned for their health. t>Starting October 5 there will be an "Express Lunch" set up in the mezzanine level of the Outpost. There will be soup, sandwiches, salads and a daily omelette. Payment is made at the Mezz Bar with the bartender. The customer is given a "chit" to present to the express lunch cook who will prepare your order. This will be available Monday through Friday from 11 :00 am to 2:00 pm. t>Pizza is now available in the Outpost sold whole or by the slice (only after 8:00 pm now). t> The Outpost presents "The Coffee Club" where you pay $6.00 for 11 cups of coffee - one cup free. Cornwall Concert Series Pianist Raymond Spasovski, who will be performing Prokofieff's Third Piano Concerto with the TBSO on October 29, will perform inthe Cornwall Series on October 27. Spasovski was a major prize winner in the Glory of Mozart International Piano Competition. Mr. Spasovski has performed throughout the world and in 1986 performed a seventeen-concert tour of New Zealand with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. A concert by one of the most popular duos from previous seasons, Peter Shackelton, clarinet, and Heather Morrison, piano, takes place on November 10, and is co-sponsored by the Thunder Bay branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association.The first half of the season is rounded out by a Canada Music Week Concert on November 24 by the Thunder Bay Chamber Players. The Thunder Bay Chamber Players comprises players from the TBSO and has the distinction of having played the very first Cornwall Concert on January 24, 1989. Finlandia Festival 75 Dinner Dance November 28, 1992 LU Radio Lakehead University Radio is celebrating its first anniversary! The radio station urges all departments to make use of our facility. Several times during the day public service announcements are made. These announcements could include upcoming events from service clubs or news from schools or departments. About six hours of the broadcasting day is devoted to spoken word shows. Last year, the Languages Department used the radio as a teaching tool. If you have any questions, please call Howie Harshaw, Production Coordinator at ext. 8882. Green Biz Kids get a Lesson in Forestry As part of orientation activities for first year business students, students planted over 500 spruce seedlings on campus with a little help from their friends in the School of Forestry. Despite the rain and mud, teams of students were given planting assistance from Gary Murchison, Richard Clarke, Steven Elliott, Gil Vanson, Don Barnes, Catherine Blachford, Mike Gluck, Peter Johnson and Mike Guitard. Aspecial fundraising Dinner has been organized for the proposed Chair of Finnish Studies at Lakehead University. lickets are $75.00 per person and black tie is optional. Dinner will be held at the Lakehead University cateteria. The menu will feature Finnish food, i.e. reindeer. Noted Canadian fashion designer, Peter Nygard will be the after dinner speaker.For more information contact any of the following between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm: Martti Tenander- 345-4783, Peter Makila - 345-3687, Seppo Paivalainen - 344-9161. Lakehead University and the Canadian Suomi Foundation have been raising funds towards the establishment of a permanent Chair of Finnish Studies at Lakehead University. The goal of one million dollars would fund the Chair in perpetuity. Approximately $310,000 has already been raised. City of Thunder Bay Lakehead University Residence Students Give Back PARKS AND RECREATION On September 22, LU Residence hosted a volunteer information night. Over20 local agencies were representedandover 150students attended the evening. Students were able to meet the volunteer administrators and find out how they're needed. Many students will volunteer this year and gain valuable experience. On September 27, residence hosted the second annual carnival to raise money for their fos~er child, Mat!f1e~~ Sithole. The weekend of October 3 was spent gathenng over 600 item~ for the Thunder Bay Food Bank and some residents assisted the CNIB in their annual United Way fundraising appeal. 6 AGORA October 1992 �RESEARCH NEWS LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ANIMAL CARE COMMITTEE The Lakehead University Animal Care Committee is a President's committee which was established in the early 1970's to ensure the ethical use of animals used in teaching and research. The Committee composition and Terms of Reference are governed by the Canadian Council on Animal Care and the Ministry of Agriculture's Animals for Research Act. The administrative office for the Committee is the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Under the present Terms of Reference, the Committee meets at specific times in September, December, February, April and July to review research protocols. The Committee's role is to ensure that all animal care and experimentation is conducted within the guidelines of the Canadian Council on Animal Care and the Ontario Animals for Research Act. Project forms must be completed for all animal use including research, teaching, testing and field studies. The forms may be.obtained from Kris Delorey, the Committee Coordinator, in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Project forms should be completed and submitted at least two weeks prior to the regularly scheduled meetings so that there is adequate time for the Committee to review the protocols. Researchers are invited to the meetings to discuss their protocols and may be accompanied by their honours/graduate students. Protocols are updated and reviewed on an annual basis under the guidelines of the Canadian Council on Animal Care. The present Committee composition includes the President, one animal user from the Department of Biology, one animal ,ser from the Departmem of Psychology, t CONTACT NUMBERS: Director: Dr. Connie Nelson Research Officer: Anne Klymenko Special Projects Officer: Kelly Morris Graduate Studies, Awards, Animal Care: Kris Delorey Research Secretary: Lynn Gollat one animal user from the School of Forestry, two non-animal users from the University, a community representative, and a local veterinarian. Each member serves a term of three years except the Chairman, whose term is reviewed annually, and the President, who is a permanent member. All animal research facilities are inspected several times each year by a veterinary inspector from the Animal Industry Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture. These unannounced site visits are made to ensure that the University is in accordance with all articles of the Animal Research Act. The Animal Care Committee also visits the facilities several times during the year. A resource library which includes publications and guidelines for the weltare and handling of animals is available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Faculty qnd·students using animals for research are encoura ed to use the libra ext. 8793 ext. 8223 ext. 8939 ext. 8785 ext. 8283 OCTOBER 1992 CREIGHTON CENTRE SEEKS RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS The William W. Creighton Youth Services provides detention, custody and community support services to Young Offenders in Northwestern Ontario. The Agency's special mandate is to serve youth between the ages of 12 to 15 years (Phase I). They strongly believe that the needs of adolescents are best served by the provision of positive, growth-oriented programming to help young offenders change the destructive behaviour that so concerns society. The Board and Management of the William Creighton Youth Services is committed to ongoing evaluation of service and programs for young offenders continued page 2 The 1992-93 Animal Care Committee. Back row clockwise: Dr. Alan Bowd, Dr. Bill Potter, Dr. K. Paul Satinder, Mrs. Carol Driben, Dr. Harold Cunmiing. Dr. Robert Omelja11iuk, Ms_ Kris Delorey, Dr. Dan Weeks. 1 Research News October 1992 �and the community. They have approached Lakehead University to explore research areas of common interest with the hope that future linkages would be forged. The Centre has already shown their willingness to collaborate with the University by establishing a Graduate Student Scholarship inthe amount of $2,500 for thesis topics related to young offenders or the Young Offenders Act. The Agency would now like to establish research links with faculty; some potential areas of interest to the agency are: 1) Sentencing patterns: Relationships to the offense; consistency of sentencing in various courts; significant variances related to cultural background, gender, age. 2) Progression of Offending: Relationships between age of the offender and severity of the offense. 3) Judicial Consistency: Degree of consistency 4) Recidivism: Patterns of reoffenses; proportion of youth in secure custody who have previously been in open custody, or other community residential programs. 5) Historical Analysis: Impact of the Young Offenders Act on service to youth in this community. 6) Effectiveness Studies: Follow with youth discharged from custody; Is there benefit to young offender being detained in facilities in a community setting in their home area. 7) Physical Environment: Impact of building design on program effectiveness in detention/custody. The William W. Creighton Youth Services welcomes other suggestions for research related to young offenders. For further information, please contact: Mr. Bob Thompson, Executive Director (3454456) or Anne Klymenko, Research Officer, Lakehead University (343-8223). INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES CANADIAN-SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION Scholarships and Grants 1993-94 The Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation provides grants and scholar- ship assistance to younger Canadian students, scholars and independent researchers wishing to undertake studies or research in the Nordic countries. Each year, between five and ten scholarships/grants are awarded in support of such diverse fields as Fine Arts studies, public policies, environmental research, urban planning and conservation, business management. history and political science. Inthe past, the value of the grants has ranged between $500 and $5,000. Deadline: January 31, 1993. FORESTRY CANADA/NSERC RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM ) Forestry Canada and NSERC would like to bring to the attention of all researchers the above program offering great opportunities for funding forestryrelated research. Under the program, cash contributions by industry towards research projects can be tripled: Canadian Commonwealth Research approved Forestry Canada and NSERC will each Fellowships and Visiting match industry's cash contributions. The Fellowships 1994-95 funds are used primarily for the support of The Research Fellowships are graduate students and postdoctoral intended to bring to Canada from universities fellows working on projects consistent with and research centres of other countries of the priority research needs of Canada's the Commonwealth, scholars of established forest sector. Current priorities include reputation whose presence in Canadian research on forest management systems, forest product development, biotechnoluniversities is expected to benefit themselves, their countries and Canada. Deadogy, improved pest management techniques, and studies on atmospheric line for nominations is October 31, 1992. The Visiting Fellowships are intended change and environmental impact. Academic staff members of all faculties to bring to Canadafrom other countries of the Commonwealth, persons who are involved in forestry-related research at prominent in any function at universities, Canadian universities are eligible to apply colleges, primary or secondary schools, to the program. Deadline: December 1, 1992. technical institutes or related educational agencies, to discuss various educational CANADIAN FITNESS AND matters with Canadian colleagues. DeadLIFESTYLE RESEARCH line for nominations is October 31, 1992. Opportunities for Cooperation with Brazilian Universities The Catholic University of Goias is interested in working with Canadian universities in the following areas of study and research: the Indian population of the Brazilian central region; the Brazilian scrubland region; biochemistry; pharmacology; venom immunology; fish reproduction in captivity; and the problems of needy children and adolescents. Further information is available fromthe Research Office. Cooperation with Thailand Canadian faculty planning to visit Thailand either for work-related purposes or for holidays are asked to inform Dr. Mary Sun, the CIDA representative in Bangkok, in advance. Thai universities have expressed an interest in hosting visiting Canadian academics for a seminar or lecture, and covering local travel expenses and accommodations. 2 Research News RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES INSTITUTE Research Contributions Program The Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute has a mission to enhance the well-being of Canadians through research and communication of information about physically active lifestyles to the public and private sectors. The institute takes an integrated approach to ul}derstanding physical activity in human experience and strives to address fitness issues from complementary perspectives of the health professions, the social and behavioral sciences, and the physical and biological sciences. The Institute encourages investigations concerning physical activity, fitness, the inter-relationships between physical activity, fitness, lifestyle, and health, and the use of this knowledge in the development of programs and services. Deadline: on or before December 1, 1992. October 1992 I �Lakehead University Organization 1992-93 BOARD OF GOVERNORS Mrs. Annette Augustine Prof. J. David Bates Mr. Duncan Bradley Mr. E.W. (Ted) Christiansen Mrs. M. V. (Mickey) Christiansen Dr. James T. Colquhoun Mrs. Maureen Doig Dr. Laurie Garred Mr. Paul Gordon Mr. David Hamilton Mr. Steve S. Hessian Mrs. Florence Johnston Mr. Tom Jones Mr. James H. Lunny Mr. Ian Middleton Mrs. Dusty Miller Mr. Fredrick Nowgesic Mr. John P. O'Brien Mr. Patrick J. O'Brien Mr. Robert J. Paterson Ms Mary Jean Robinson Dr. Robert G. Rosehart Mr. Douglas Scott Mr. Anthony H. Seuret Mr. Fred Stille Mr. J. William Tennier Mrs. Bonny Wigmore Mr. Eric Wilson Dr. Ernst Zimmermann OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Chair: Mr. Anthony 1-1. Seuret Past Chair: Mr. Robert Paterson First Vice-Chair: Mr. Patrick O'Brien Second Vice-Chair: Mrs. Maureen Doig President: Dr. Robert G. Rosehart Secretary: Mrs. Beverley Stefureak Executive Committee Mrs. A. Augustine Prof J. David Bates Mrs. Maureen Doig Mr. Paul Gordon Mrs. Florence Johnston Mr. John P. O'llrien Mr. Patrick J. O'Brien Mr. Robert J. Paterson Dr. Robert G. Rosehart Mr. Anthony H. Seuret, Chair Mr. Fred Stille Mr. J. William Tennier Lieutenant Governor's Appointees Mrs. M. V. (Mickey) Christiansen Dr. J. Colquhoun Ms Mary Jean Robinson ST AND ING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Audit Committee Mr. Steve S. Hessian Mrs. Dusty Miller Mr. Fred Nowgesic Mr. Fred Stille Mr. Eric Wilson Campus Development Committee Prof. J. David Bates, Chair Mr. E.W. (Ted) Christiansen Mr. Paul Gordon Mr. Ian Middleton Dr. Robert G. Rosehart Dr.Ernst Zimmermann Financial Planning Committee Mr. Duncan Bradley Mr. Paul Gordon Mr. Patrick J. O'Brien, Chair Mr. Douglas Scott Mrs. Bonny Wigmore Mr. Eric Wilson Fund Raising Committee Mrs. Mickey Christiansen Mayor David Hamilton Mrs. Florence Johnston, Chair Mr. Tom Jones Mr. James Lunny Mrs. Bonny Wigmore Human Resources Committee Mrs. Maureen Doig, Chair Mrs. Dusty Miller Mr. John P. O'Brien Mr. Bill Tennier Investment Committee Mrs. Annette Augustine Mr. Duncan Bradley Mr. Steve 5. Hessian Mr. Anthony Seuret, Chair (ex officio) Mr. Fred Stille Nominating Committee Prof. David Bates Mr. Ted Christiansen Mr. Lou Gallagher Mr. Paul Gordon Mr. G. Sydney Halter Mr. Robert Paterson, Chair (ex officio) Mr. Bill Tennier SENATE President and Chair: Dr. Robert G. Rosehart Vice-President (Academic): Dr. John H. M. Whitfield Chief Librarian: Mr.Fred H. McIntosh Registrar: Mr. Pentti A Paularinne Deans of Faculties: Dr. James H. Gellert (Arts and Science), (Professional Studies) Heads of Teaching Departments Dr. J. Stewart (Anthropology) Dr. G. Ozburn (Biology) Dr. A. N. Hughes (Chemistry) Dr. B. Moazzami (Economics) Dr. M. Richardson (English) Dr. H. Rasid (Geography) Dr. M. Kehlenbeck (Geology) Dr. A. E. Epp (History) Dr. A. Mamoojee (Languages) Prof. M. MacLean (Library and Information Studies) Dr. C. Graham (Mathematical Sciences) Dr. G. Carruthers (Music) Dr. R. McKay (Native Studies) Dr. R. C. 5. Ripley (Philosophy) Dr. V. V. Paranjape (Physics) Dr. G. Munro (Political Studies) Dr. K. Rotenberg (Psychology) Dr. R. Delaney (Social Work) Dr. G. Schroeter (Sociology) Prof. P. Vervoort (Visual Arts) Prof. Ken Hartviken (Business Admin.) Prof. Jan Thatcher (Prag. Curr. Yrs 1 +2) Prof. R. Glew (Prog. Curr. Yrs 3 + 4) Dr. A. Bowd (Education) Dr. A. Ponder (Cont. Teacher Ed.) Prof. J.D. Bates (Pre-Ser. Teacher Ed.) Dr. J. G. Locker (Engineering) Dr. L. Garred (Chemical Eng.) Dr. C. D. Johnson (Civil Eng.) Prof. D. Roddy (Electrical Eng.) Dr. 5. H. L. Tsang (Mechanical Eng.) Dr. J. K. Naysmith (Forestry) Dr. R. Pulkki (Forest Management) Prof. R. Oarke (Forest Technology) Dr. L. McDougall (Nursing) Dr. H. Akervall (Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism) Dr. J. Crossman (Physical Education) Dr. N. LaVoie (Physical Education and Athletics) Elected Faculty Members Dr. J.S. Griffith Prof. G. Knutson Prof. R. Thayer Dr. D.M. Barry Dr. G. Borradaile Prof. M.L. Kelley Prof. C. Benson Dr. M.H. Tripp-Knowles Dr. L.K Roy �Chainna11, Tony Seuret 1992-93 Lakehead University Organization Chart • SENATE BOARD OF GOVER.'JORS Bob Rose!Ulrt PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESrDENT DIRECTOR OF EXTERN AL RELATIONS John Russell Jo-Anne SilrernU1n FOUNDATJONSOFFICER Rob Zuback DEVELOPMENTOFFICER Scott Partman MANAGER,ALUMNISERVICES Frances Harding CO-ORDINATOROFALUMNISERVICES Katherine Shedden CO-ORDINATOR, INFOIUv1A TJON AND PROMOTION SERVICES Beverley Stefureak DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE CENTRE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY NORTHERNONTARIO : /' :......'.".1.~.1?.\~~~.'..~ ~~-....: Pentti Pau/arinne REGISfRAR CALENDAR/GRADUATE Margaret Anderson STUDIES OFFICER Sarena Knapik ASSISTANT REGISTRAR ADMISSIONS CO-ORDINATOR, Darlene Althoff INFORMATION SERVICES SEC. SCHOOL Kim Duffy LIAISON OFFICER SEC. SCHOOL Andrea Due/cert LIAISON OFFICER Danna St. Jmnes SEC. SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Brenda Nelson SYSTEMS AND RECORDS Danna Stecky Tony Cappello RECORDS OFFICER SCHEDULING AND EXAMINATIONS OFFICER DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCE Jim Gellert ANTHROPOLOGY BIOLOGY :.. ,NORTHERNONTARIO WILD RICE PROGRAM Ina Clzmnyshyn SENIOR ADVISOR ,,: VICE-PRESIDENT (ACADEMIC) Very Rev. Lois Wilson CHANCELLOR ohn Whit. Id SPECIAL ASSISTANT/ lNSTTilJTIONAL RESEARCH 1m rae,ner VICE-PRESIDENT (ADMINISTRATION) Fred Poulter Kerrie-Lee Clarke Joe Stewart George Ozburn DIRECTOR OF SERVICES Jan Ann Deighton HEAD OF BIBLIOGRAPHIC PROCESSING HEAD OF COLLECTIONS CHEMISTRY Alan Hughes ECONOMICS ENGLISH Bakhtiar Moazzmni Mike Richardson GEOGRAPHY Hanm Rasid GEOLOGY Manfred Kehlenbeck HISTORY Ernie Epp LANGUAGES Abdul Mamoojee DEPARTMENT MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Colin Graham MEDICAL LAB SCIENCES Peter Spare Glen Carruthers MUSIC NATIVESTUDJES :•••• NATIVEACCESS Grant Walsh Peter Lee DIRECTOR OF COMPUTING SERVICES PROGRAMMING SUPERVISOR Raoul McKay Dan Watson Phil Kempe MICRO COMPUTER SUPERVISOR Carol Otte NETWORKING AND RESEARCH SUPERVISOR OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER SYSTEMS ANALYSTS Paul Inki/a LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES Margaret Maclean Fred McIntosh Wim Baarschers K Darlene Yahn Jeff Hill Judy Mackie Maria Grady MANAGER, RES[DENCE & CONFERENCE SERVICES David Hare RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICER Norma Jean "-...)Newbold MANAGER, AUDIO-VISUAL SERVICES r ~ob ~nge~- �. Sh rrley Boneca HEAO OF REFERENCE & INFORMATIO N SERVICES j Frank Sebet" }'\DMINJSTRATIVE SERVICES Joy Himmelman Phyllis Bosnick Tracey Marks Jan Cull DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR UNDERCRADUATE AWARDS OFFICER CO-ORDINATOR COUNSELLINGSERVICES Gordon Bruyere CO-ORDINATOR, NATNE SUPPORT SERVICES Jessie Sutherland CO-ORDINATOR, HEALTH SERVICES Sr. Alice Greer . Geraldwe CHAPLAIN . . CO-ORDINATOR, LEARNING Wfute ASSISTANCE CENTRE Emily Scott SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT INTERNATIONAL - STUDENT ADVISOR Hedi Kogel DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES Connie Nelson NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL/IRAP Doug Stone Anne Klymenko RESEAR0-1 OFFICER DIRECTOR OF CONTINUING EDUCATION Dan Pakulak Gwen Wojda CO-ORDINATOR, DISTANCE EDUCATION & CONTlNUING EDUCATION Annand Colosimo Ken Brown Norm Bonsor Moe Ktytor INSTRUCTION AL DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR DIRECTOR (Acting), CENTRE FOR NORTHERN STUDIES DIRECTOROFSTUDENT PLACEMENT AND CO-OPERATNE EDUCATION CENTRE CO-ORDINATOR, CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION STUDENT PLACEMENT Voulgaris OFFICER JOIIII DiGiacomo Georgina OMUUDSPERSON - PHYSICS V. V. Paranjape - POLITICAL STUDIES Gary Mun ro Kenneth Rotenberg Roger Delaney - PSYO-IOLOCY - SOCIAL WORK - SOCIOLOGY Gert Sc/rroeter - VISUAL ARTS Patricia Verooort MANAGER, BOOK STORE MANAGER, PRINTING SERVICES MANAGER, SECURITYSERV!CES MANAGER, GRAPHIC SERVICES MANAGER, FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR, LIQUOR SERVICES OFF1CE SERVICES DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT DEAN OF PROFESSlONAL STUDIES BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Ken I-lartviksen PROGRAM CURRICULUM, YEARS1 &2 Jan Tlwtdzer PROGRAM CURRICULUM, YEARS3 & 4 Riclwrd Glew EDUCATION All.an Bawd CONTINUING TEACH. EDUC. Art Ponder PRE-SERVICE TEACH. EDUC. ENGIN EERli'\lG David Bates Gary Locker CHEMICAL Laurie Garred CML Claude Johnson ELECTRICAL Dennis Roddy MECHANICAL Seimer Tsang John Naysmith FORESTRY FOREST MANAGEMENT FOREST TECHNOLOGY CENTRE FOR THE APPLICATION OF RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CARJS) Reino Pulkki Ric/wrd Clarke Grant Mitchell ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MANAGER OF OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR. HOUSEKEEPING BUILDING MAINTENANCE SHIPPING & RECEIVING GROUNDS DIRECTOR OF FINAJ'\ICE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ACCOUNTS OFFICER ACCOUNTANT FINANCIAL SYSTEMS MANAGER PAYMASTER I Becky Hurley nStan Nemec Ben Kaminski John Rose James Marsh Rhonda Kelly Jim Podd Peter Kerr Walter Trutenko Mike Turek Bill Roukku/.a Norm Gallaway Andy McFall Les Miller Dave Christie Lyette Wirtz Rita Blais Bryan Townson Bonny Wigmore PURCHASING MANAGER RESEARCH ACCOUNTING OFFICER RalplzMauro ·••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • NORTHERN FOREST • ·····~ ........~.I.<?,~<;?~.~ .~ .......: NURSING Lorne McDougall OUTDCX)R RECREATION, PARKS& TOURISM Henry Akerva/l PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS PHYSICAL EDUCATION Norm Lavoie Jane Crossman ATHLETICS CO-ORDINATOR /olzn Gari.and AQUATICS FACfLITIES MANAGER Peter Dika ATHLETlCS FACILITIES SUPERVISOR Bill Keeler DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES I IUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER HUMAN RESOURCES OFF1CER HUMAN RESOURCES OFF1CER HEALTH AND SAFETY Bill Bragnalo Leona Wilson Bev Adams Marla Peuramaki �Chairs of Senate Committees Senate Continuing Education Committee Ethics Advisory Committee Dr. J. ! I. M. Whitfield (Academic) Dr. R. Delaney (Academic Appeal) Dr. R.C.S. Ripley (Academic Regulations) Prof. K. Hartvikscn (Uudget) Prof. R. Glew (Computing) Mr. D. Pakulak (Continuing Education) Dr. R. G. Rosehart (Executive) Dr. C. Nelson (Gradua te Schola rships and Bursaries) Dr. C. Nelson (Grad uate Studies) Dr. G. Merrill (I lonorary Degrees) Dr. U. l'anu (Library) Prof. J. de Cangas (Nominations) Dr. E. Zimmermann (Organization) Dr. L. Malek (Research) Dr. M. McPherson (Teaching and Leaming) Dr. H. Rasid (Undergraduate Studies) Ms J. Himmelman (Undergradua te Scholarships and Dursaries) Arts & Science - Dr. R. Ruiperez Arts & Science• Prof. M. L. Kelley Professional Studies - Prof. B. Handford Professional Studies - Prof. E. Diem Arts & Science - Dr. G. Hayman Arts & Science• Dr. L. Malek Arts & Science - Dr. B. Kent Professional Studies• Dr. R. McLeod Professional Studies - Dr. P. Jasen Elected Representatives From The Board of Governors Mrs. M.V. Christiansen Dr. J. Colquhoun Ms M.J. Robinson Student Representatives Mr. Rick Cox Mr. Paul Ellerman Ms. Christine Fisher Ms Colleen McLean Mr. Robin Squires Mr. Mark Tilbury FACULTY MEMBERSH IPS ON SENATE COMMITTEES Senate Academic Committee Arts & Science - Prof. P. Vervoort Arts & Science - Dr. D. Kemp Professional Studies - Dr. R.E. Pulkki Professional Studies - Dr. W.R. Crowe Senate Academic Appeals Committee Arts & Science - Dr. G. Schroeter Arts & Science - Dr. R. Delaney Professional Studies - Dr. L. Ga rred Professional Studies - Prof. L. Hoffman Senate Committee on Academic Regulations Arts & Science - Dr. R. Ripley Arts & Science - Dr. S. R. MacGillivray Professional Studies - Dr. L. Thomson Professional Studies - Dr. D. Cooper Senate Budget Committee Arts & Science - Dr. W.R. Allaway Arts & Science - Dr. G. Munro Professional Studies - Prof. K. Hartvikscn Professional Studies - Dr. R.E. Pulkki Immediate Past Chairman - Prof. G. Knutson Senate Graduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee Arts & Science• Dr. A. Macdonald Arts & Science• Dr. 5. Goldstein Professional Studies - Dr. A. Osborn-Seyffert Professional Studies - Dr. D. Weeks Senate Committee on Teaching and Leaming Arts & Science• Dr. D. West Arts & Science - Dr. B. Phillips Professional Studies - Dr. M. McPherson Professional Studies• Dr. H.A. Fennell Senate Graduate Studies Committee Dr. C. Nelson Dr. W. Keeler Arts and Science Dr. R. Freitag Prof. N. Bonsor Dr. W. Heath Dr. S. Kinrade Dr. G. Borradaile Dr. B. Muirhead Dr. M. Hasegawa Dr. V. Paranjape Dr. W. Melnyk Dr. T. Dunk Professional Studies Dr. A. Ponder Dr. J. Kayll Dr. M. McPherson Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees Arts &Science• Dr. G. Carruthers Arts & Science - Dr. G. Merrill Professional Studies• Dr. D. Robinson Professional Studies - Dr. J. Naysmith Senate Library Committee Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee Arts & Science• Dr. M. Johnston Arts & Science - Dr. F. Allaire Professional Studies • Dr. S. Mansour Professional Studies - Dr. Y.H. Prevost Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Arts & Science - Dr. H. Rasid Arts & Science - Prof. P. Vervoort Professional Studies• Dr. B. Singh Professional Studies• Prof. J. de Cangas Academic Colleague to COU Prof. J. D. Bates Alternate - Dr. K. P. Satinder Arts &Science - Dr. J.M. Richardson Arts & Science - Dr. M. Rappon Professional Studies• Dr. A. Bauer Professional Studies - Dr. U.S. Panu Senate Nominations Committee Arts & Science - Dr. A. Chen Arts & Science - Prof. D. Parsons Arts & Science - Dr. A. Carastathis Arts & Science - Dr. R. Omcljaniuk Professional Studies - Prof. J. de Cangas Professional Studies • Dr. K. D. Eigenbrod Professional Studies - Dr. T. Bauer Professional Studies - Prof. C. Benson Senate Organization Committee Arts & Science - Dr. E. Zimmermann Arts & Science - Prof. R. Dilley Professional Studies - Dr. M. Oosterveld Professional Studies- Dr. J. Kayll Senate Research Committee Arts & Science - Dr. M. Bombin Arts & Science - Dr. L. Malek Arts & Science - Dr. 5. McBride Arts & Science • Dr. S.D. Kinrade Professional Studies• Prof. B. Handford Professional Studies• Prof. B. Payne Professional Studies - Dr. A. Sedov Professional Studies - Dr. P. Tripp-Knowles MEETINGS 1992-93 Board of Governors September 18, 12:30 p.m. November 16, 4:00 p.m. February 18, 4:00 p.m. April 15, 4:00 p.m. June 17, 4:00 p.m. September 16, 4:00 p.m. Senate September 28, 9:30 a.m . October 27, 2:30 p.m. November 25, 9:30 a.m. January 25, 2:30 p.m. February 23, 9:30 a.m. March 24, 2:30 p.m. April 22, 9:30 a.m. May 14, 2:30 p.m. �ONTARIO MINISTRY OF ~ RANSPORTATION \...,oordinator of Highway Safety Research Grant Program The purpose of this grant program is to encourage basic and applied research on the behavioral, economic, and social aspects of highway safety, from education activities to theoretical problems of traffic crash analysis. In addition to the use of accepted methods in highway safety, it is hoped that research methodologies developed by scientists for other purposes may be adapted to highway safety. The following topics might be considered for funding: - behavioral, social, and personality characteristics of drivers in traffic crashes; - methodological problems in analyzing traffic collision data; - evaluation of educational methods used to improve knowledge of highway safety; -assessment of risk-taking in selected road user groups; - perception of risk {particularly during driving); -driver stress and congestion on ,; >adways; -improved data base on bicycle collisions; - the elderly driver; and - the new driver. The total value of the awards (including continuation of grants from previous years) will be approximately $100,000 each year. It is expected that up to five grants will be funded each year for a maximum of two years. Deadline: January 31, 1993. innovation and international trade aspects of the Defence Industrial Base; 2) arms procurement; 3) regional economic development; and 4) problems of industrial relations, labour economics and human resources management as they relate to defence. Deadline: December 15, 1992. HENRI CHAMBAZ AWARD For Works in Ethics, Human Rights and Health Care Approximately $4,000 will be awarded to a Canadian for original work contributing to ethical reflection or practice in the field of health care. The competition is open to anyone, under the age of 35 years, who shows an interest in the field of ethics or human rights. Applicants may be professionals or non-professionals. Deadline: December 31, 1992. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE Grants for Shade Tree Research and Educational Projects Each year since 1975, the ISA has awarded grants to encourage scientific and educational research on shade trees. Horticulturists, plant pathologists, entomologists, soil specialists and others are invited to submit brief outlines of proposed studies for a grant to help buy supplies or equipment, hire technical cir studem help, or otherwise aid the work. Deadline: December 1, 1992. GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 1993-94 Ontario Graduate Scholarships Applications are now available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Eligible candidates must have maintained an overall average of at least B+,or the equivalent, during each of their last two years of study at the postgraduate level. Candidates must plan to be enroled full-time in a graduate program leading to a Master's or Doctoral degree at an Ontario university. Deadline: November 16,1992. 1993-94 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Postgraduate Scholarships Applications are now available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Students must complete NSERC Form 200 and submit it to their department chairman. Applicants will be ranked by the Senate Graduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee in late November. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and aptitude for research. A broad range of fields in the natural sciences and engineering are eligible. Decisions are communicated to applicants at the end of March. Deadline: November 15, 1992. CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN DEFENCE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Solicited Research Program 92-93 The Centre for Studies in Defence Resources Management {CSDRM) will be issuing research funding to successful applicants doing work in the field of defence economics and defence resources management. Awards will be made up to $50,000 limit of the total program. One or several projects may be funded concurrently. Proposals should be related to one of the ~- following areas: 1 _ , ) the industrial organization, economics of I BISCUIT JOINTER PROTYPE-Dr. Tony Gillies from the Depaartment of Civil Engineering is shown above with the automated prototype which he has developed with Dr. Murray Patterson to improve production for the Thunder Bay based company, Handcrafted-Cabinets. 3 Research News October 1992 �Ontario Mental Health Foundation Fellowships (November 27) and Research Grants (October 2). Ontario Ministry of Health - Nursing Innovation Fund -January 1, May 1, September 1 }} Ontario Ministry of Health - Health Care Systems Research Projects: Research Projects (May 1 and November 1), Feasibility Studies (Anytime), Formulation Grants (Anytime), Information Studies (May 1 and November 1), Workshops and Conferences (Anytime). OMNDM • Geoscience Research Grant Program - Nov. 16, 1992 Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation Research Grants November 6, 1992. Ontario Ministry of Transportation: Highway Safety Research Grants - January 31 , 1993 Secretary of State: Canadian Studies Directorate - Open Supply and Services Canada: Environmental Innovation Program University Research Incentive Fund• January 31, 1992. Wortd Wildlife Fund (Wildlife Toxicology Research Program) November 15 and April 15). UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES NSERC Programs Research Grants Program: 1) First-time applicants• October 15 (Internal: October 1); 2) Regular applicants• October 30, 1992 (Internal: October 15, 1992) Equipment Grants Program: All applicants• October 30, 1992 (Internal: October 15) Conference Grants: October 30 Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships • June 1 and December 1 University-Industry Research Partnerships Program - Open International Fellowships- December 1, 1992 International Collaborative Research Grants - October 15 and March 1 International Scientific Exchange Awards- October 15 and March 1 NSERC/Forestry canada Research Partnerships Program • December 1, 1992 Collaborative Research Grants (NEW) - Advanced Materials due January 31, 1993 Strategic Grants - May 1, 1993 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Government of Canada Awards • Deadlines vary by country Ontario Graduate Scholarships· November 16, 1992 NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships - November 15, 1992 Young Researchers Award - Open SSHRC Programs Aid to Occasional Scholarty Conferences in Canada - July 1, November 1, April 1 Strateg!c Partnership Development Grants - November 1, January 15,Ap~15. . Women and Change· Strategic Grant - December 15, 1992 Strengthening of Specialized Research Collection - April 1, 1993 Breaking up is Hard .... .. . but Possible An innovative (free) program is now available to all members of the University community. This personalized approach to help motivated people quit smoking is offered through the Psychology Department. For consultation and appointment contact 346-5748. GREEN PLAN PROGRAMS Tri-Council: Research Grants Program - December 15, 1992 (Letters of Intent); Res~arch Fellowships - November 15, 1992; University Research Chairs - January 15, 1993. OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS AUCC- Canadian Commonwealth Research and Visiting Fellowships - October 31, 1992 Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation - January 31, 1992 Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute - Dec. 1, 1992 Centre for Studies in Defence Resources Management Research Program - December 15, 1992. Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/Bursaries January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. Fullbright Program: Research Grants - November 30 1992 Hamilton Foundation • December 31, 1992 ' Health and Welfare Canada/MAC - AlDS Research Program March 15 and September 15; Joint Fellowships for AIDS Research Training - April 1 and November 15. Henri Chambaz Award for works in Ethics, Human Rights, and Health Care - December 31, 1992. International Society of Arboriculture - December 1 1992 Killam Memorial Fellowships - November 30, 1992' Natio~al Research Council - Laboratories Research Associateships Ontano Heart and Stroke Foundation - November 13, 1992 Research News IF YOU WANT HELP TO QUIT CALL 346 - 7848 4 The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all facuity to share with us interesting research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the comm~nity or if you would just would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehicle for communicating your research endeavours to the community at large. For further research information call Anne Klymenko at ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 891 Oor drop by Alumni House. October 1992 �PEOPLE/PAPERS/PUBLICATIONS Professors Bahram Dadgostar and Bob lsotalo, School of Business Administration have had their research paper .mtitled "Factors Affecting Time Spent by Near-Home Tourists in City Destinations" published in the Journal of Travel Research, Vol. XXXI, Fall 1992. An earlier version of this paper was presented by the authors at the Marketing Division Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada held in Niagara Falls, May 30 - June 2, 1991. Dr. Said Easa, Professor of Civil Engineering, authored the following articles: "Optimum Cash Flow Scheduling of Construction Projects", Journal of Civil Engineering Systems, Vol. 9, 1992; "Estimating Earthwork Volume of Curved Roadways", Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 118, No. 6, 1992; "Remaining Life Consideration of Pavement Overlay Design: Discussion", Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 118, No. 6, 1992; "Probabilistic Design of Open Drainage Channels", Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Vol. 118, No 6, 1992. Dr. Richard Berg, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, recently read the following conference papers: "Oedipus and the Sphinx: The Riddle of Man-Woman Relations" at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Myth and Knowledge, Sir Wilfrid Grenfell College, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, May 23, 1992; "Theravada Buddhist Ethics as Negative Hedonism" at the annual Canadian Asian Studies Conference, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, June 2, 1992; "Paternalism in Psychiatric Health Care as Violence" at the World Congress on Violence and Human Coexistence, Montreal, July 13, 1992; and ...."Engineers Managing Technology: The Canadian Model of Self Regulation " at the Canadian-Russian Bilateral Conference on Philosophy of Science and Technology, Montreal, July 18, 1992. Dr. Margaret Johnston, Department of Geography and the Centre for Northern Studies, has recently published a paper entitled "A safe land for children adventurers: risk and the camping experience." Her co-author is David Churchill, a student at O.1.S.E. The paper appears in the volume, Using Wilderness: Essays on the Evolution of Youth Camping in Ontario, published by the Frost Centre for Canadian Heritage and Development Studies, Trent University. Dr. Thomas M. K. Song, Professor , School of Physical Education and Athletics, Co-ordinator of the Human Performance Laboratory, presented a paper entitled "Effect of Low Frequency Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Energy Expenditure" at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Sport Sciences, Saskatchewan, October 1 - 3, 1992. The study was collaborated with Ms. Newhouse and Dr. I. Newhouse. , 1 Dr. Claude D. Johnson, Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering, has been elected to the position of Senior Vice President of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) for the term May 1992 - June 1993. Dr. Johnson has served on the CSCE Board of Directors since 1982 and the CSCE National Management Committee since 1988. He was Chair of the CSCE National Technical Activities Committee from 1988 to 1992 and prior to that Chair of the CSCE National Student Affairs Committee from 1982 to 1988. Professor Robert Dilley of the Department of Geography presented a paper at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Geographers, Vancouver, in May on A Geography of English County Cricket. He also chaired a session on sustainable tourism. At the same meeting Dr. Dilley was re-elected Chairman of the C.A.G. study group on Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In the spring the journal The Operational Geographer, published a paper coauthored by Robert Dilley with Ken Hartviksen, School of Business Administration and Doug Nord, University of Minnesota, Duluth, entitled "Duluth and Thunder Bay - a study of mutual tourist attractions". In June ,Vol.II of Progress in Rural Policy and Planning was published. Robert Dilley is Canadian editor of this volume, which also has sections on the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Australasia. The Canadian section contains the usual annual review of rural developments in Canada, written by Robert Dilley, and short pieces on the effect of changes in Canada Post on rural communities and on the Rural Development Institute at Brandon. The major paper in the Canadian section was on Environmental Assessment in Canada by L.U.'s own coordinator of Environmental Assessment, Mary Ellen Maccallum. Dr. Hafiz Rahman of the School of Business Administration presented a paper (written with Dr. Azim Mallik of Biology} entited, "Applicability of Community Forestry: An Age-Old Concept of Sustainable Management in Modern Times" at the Canadian Asian Studies Conference - Canada and Asia: Issues for the 1990's - May 31 to June 2, 1992 at the University of Prince Edward Island. At the meetings Dr. Rahman was also elected to be the Secretary/ Treasurer of the South Asia Council of the Canadian Asian Studies Association for a two-year term. Dr. Rahman represented the School of Business Administration at the Haub Program in Business and the Environment seminar on "Canadian Management Education and the Environment" at York University on May 13, 1992. The Haub Program sponsored the seminar in order to assess the state of research and teaching on the environment within the schools of management in Canada. Ken Hartviksen, Director, School of Business Administration presented a conference paper authored by K.R. Hartviksen and H. Rahman of the School of Business Administration entitled, "Business advisory Councils: Current practices in Canadian School of Mangement and Administrative Studies" on June 9, 1992 at Universite Laval for the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Federation of Deans of Management and Administrative Studies. Prof. Hartviksen moderated a panel on the issue of Business Advisory Councils at the same meeting. Panelists were Adrian Ryans, Dean, University of Western Ontario; Ronald Collins, Dean of the Universi of Prince Edward Island; and, Jacques Lussier, Dean of Universite Laval. This work was financially supported by CFDMAS. CONTEST FOR THUNDER BAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TICKETS As partof the University's Symphony sponsorhip, the Information and Promotion Office receives 8 complimentary tickets for each performance. Anyone interested in putting in their names for a draw must send or phone in name and telephone number before the 4:30 close of DEADLINE DAY. Winners will be announced in the Agora. 7 AGORA October 1992 �CAMPAIGN UPDATE The Share Our Northern Vision Campaign has passed the $9.1 million mark one year after it's official launch. There's a special kind of giving that has captured the imagination of many donors - "gifts in kind". Lakehead University would like to thank the follow people and companies who have given $31 ,699 in equipment, $79,490 in books and journals and $18,000 in goods and services or products for a total of $121,189. Donors of Gifts in Kind Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce The Taste of Thunder Bay Sunday, October 18 The Outpost - Lakehead University 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm What Is It? • A new idea and a new Event • Designed to showcase all of Thunder Bay's fine culinary skills - under one roof! • A Trade show for restaurants • Achance to thrill yourttastebuds & try it all! • Bring your friends & family out for a delicious taste experience • Free Admittance Contact the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce for more Information at 622-9642. We Need Your Help For HOMECOMING WEFKENV '93 Stephen Albanese James Angus Alan Bowd Willard Carmean Steve Chase Cheadle Johnson Shanks Macivor Bob Cornell, Pine View Nurseries Shannon Courtemanche Jose deCangas Domtar Forest Products William Eames R. Scott Fortnum Ronald P. Frye & Company N. Ginsburg Carolyn Godfrey Joan Hebden Doug Heikkinen, C.A. Hernia Gold Mines lnc.,Golden Giant Mine Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. Intercity Orthopaedic & Sports Med. George Kondor L. Korteweg Deanne Lee Mark Lepinsky Steven Lukinuk & Ian B. McKenzie, Barrister & Solicitors Left to right above, Dr. Werden Keeler, Department of Physics, shakes hands with Gordon Mackenzie, Mechanical-Development Superintendent with Domtar Forest Products. the two were joined by Mr. Rob Zuback, Development Office, at Shipping and Receiving for the arrivalofthe donatedpulp shredder andinfared opticalscannerwhich willaidDr. Keeler's research in moisture determination. The Alumni Association invites all members of the LU community (staff, faculty and students) to get involved in planning Homecoming Weekend 1993. Everyone is invited to bring your lunch and attend a General meeting on October 27 at 12 noon in the Senate Chambers. The Alumni Association will be reporting on their plans for Homecoming Weekend and suggesting ways that individuals and University departments can get involved. Refreshments will be served. For information call Frances Harding 343-8193. Brian Mcivor (left) of Cheadle Johnson Shanks Mcivor and Professor Jack Christy, School of Business Administration, are looking at CCH Tax Reporter subscriptions which were donated in conjunction with KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne. In addition, both companies have donated a set of Dominion Tax Cases. 8 AGORA The Lung Association Lada Malek Lorne McDougall Ruth McKenzie George Merrill Trevor Moat Ken & Jean Morrison Northern Women's Bookstore J. O'Meara John Orpana Anne Osburn-Seyffert PCO Services Inc. Karen Poole Yves Prevost Rio Algom Limited, Stanleigh Mines Sapphire Instruments Rupert Schieder Ron Spina Douglas Thom Sophia Tuyl Valhalla Inn Versa Services Robert Welsh Julian West Hildegard Whittle Ben Wright The Honourable Judge J. Wright Morris Zaslow October 1992 �NOTES FROM AUCC Studying Faculty Shortages 0 Canadian universities will not be fa~i~g wides~read faculty shortages in cnsIs proportions during the 1990s, says an AUCC report. "It doesn't mean that there won1 be shortages," says Robert Davidson, AUCC director of research and policy analysis. "It's just that the shortages will simply not be as dramatic as perceived and will be limited to certain disciplines." Last September the AUCC r~lease~ Averting Faculty Shortages, its d1scuss1on paper on the Canadian academic labour market. The paper, based on data available from Statistics Canada, puts some hard numbers behind fears university administrators have been voicing for some time. Although many of those fears have been focused on the growing number of faculty reaching retirement in the 1990s, AUCC's research revealed that retirement has not been the principal cause of demand for new faculty. "Faculty leave academe at all ages and departing faculty are replaced by individuals of all ages," notes Mr. Davidson. But retirement attrition will ecome increasingly important over the decade, he cautions. And, Mr. Davidson notes, international competition for faculty will be a factor as well. According to the AUCC report, the Canadian academic market is part of a wider national and international labour market for highly qualified personnel. The report concludes that universities will have to take action to meet the challenge of faculty renewal and replacement in the 1990s, especially in the natural sciences and engineering where they appear most vulnerab_le. In order to avert shortages, PhD output will have to continue to increase and universities will have to maintain or preferably increase the share of graduates they employ. In Support of Education and Research This summer the AUCC gave the fede~al g?~e~nment a number of options to consider 1f 111s to continue to invest in postsecondary education and university research. In its report, Federal Support for University Education and Research, the AUCC's Standing Advisory Committee on :unding studied the history of federal involvement in university education and research, provided an overview of the changing political and economic climate and recommended mechanisms for federal funding. Since 1977 the federal government has supported postsecondary education through the Established Programs Financing transfers of cash and tax point transfers to the provinces. However, because the federal government has '1inkered" with EPF in recent budgets, the cash transfers will disappear unless new arrangements are created. In December 1991 the AUCC board ratified a position statement that called for the federal government to continue playing a role, jointly with the provinces, in the support of higher education and research. The statement cautioned that in the case of higher education, the federal and Quebec governments needed to negotiate arrangements appropriate to Quebec's distinctiveness. The AUCC's funding committee report concluded that simple restoration of the original EPF formula did not appear likely. The committee recommended three options that merit further examination: a reformed EPF, a federal direct-tostudents funding plan and increased research support through granting councils. The AUCC board is expected to decide this fall which of the report's options it will pursue. Noon Hour Video Series Offered at Gallery Every Friday at 12:1 Opm from October 2 through ~ecember 4, 1~92, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery is presentmg noon-hour_v1deo~ on Canadian Art. Everyone is wel~om~ to ~nng their lunch and enjoy informative and fascmating videos covering various Canadian artists and topics. Admission is tree. Vo-n.ct"Miff' MAGNUS ON CAMPUS "The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine" . Ernest and Ernestine are as snug as two bugs in a rug in their new basement apartment. They are in love ... and life could not be better. Or could It? If yo~ missed Magnus Theatre's hilarious production of The Anger m Ernest and Ernestine last year, don1 worry. It is coming back. LUSU and the Alumni Association have joined forces to bring the play on campus: October 16 - Behind the Masks October 23 • And Then There were Seven: The Story of A._J. Casson and A Path of His Own: The Story of David 8. Milne October 30 - Looking into Paintings: Landscape and The Beauty of My People: Art Documentary Canada November 6 • Robert Bateman: Artist and Naturalist November 13 - Emily Carr: Growing Pains November 20 • Emily Carr: Part Two, Little Old Lady on the Edge of Nowhere November 27 - Art of the Inuit December 4 - The Passionate Canadians: Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 1992 7:30 pm University Centre Theatre Tickets: $10- LU students and alumni $12- others Advance tickets can be purchased at the Student Union Office or the Alumni Bookstore. 9 AGORA October 1992 �FORUM YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Yes To Canada! by Ernie Epp . . . The Charlottetown Accord is a h1stonc Canadian compromise that renews our federal system in a creative and progressive way. It des~rv~s the support of every Canadian who wishes to maintain the basic Confederation agreement but recognizes that changing times call for changes in certain parts of that agreement. . Our confederation has been in question for some time. Tensions developed between the Canadian and Quebec governments as early as the 1950s when Ottawa was developing new programs to meet Canadian needs and Quebec City asserted that these initiatives were infringements on provincial jurisdiction as set forth in the British North America A~ . The general Canadian desire for leaders~1p by Ottawa in social and cultural (as well as economic) policy has clashed for decades with the desire of les Quebe9ois et Quebe9oise for leadership by the provincial government in these areas. . Have our interests been protected in the Accord while providing for the concerns of the people of Quebec? I believe that the answer is yes. The Accord provides a definition of Canada and a statement on the "Social and Economic Union" that enshrines economic and social policy developments of the past half century which Canadians value so highly. On the other hand, the Accord Report does not include the major devolution of powers to the provinces that the Allaire Report proposed for the Quebec Liberal Party. The Charlottetown Accord also recognizes that the federal government will occasionally take action in areas of exclusive provincial jurisdiction. The Accord does this in the course of providing a province with the right to financial compensation "."hen it .~ho~ses to develop its own means of meeting the nat1on~I objective." This is a time-tested way of resolving the problem and ends the years of political agitation against "special status" for Quebec. The Accord should launch a new era of co-operative federalism for the Canadian people. The fact that Premier Robert Bourassa accepted this Canadian compromise is one of the best reasons for a "Yes" vote on October 26. Canadians generally may now hope that the federal government_ will accept its responsibility to develop policies that will lead us toward the prosperity we wish for all. There is a means of allowing Quebec, if it chooses, to do things its own way without the federal government shirking its responsibility to the Canadian people - as I think the Trudeau and Mulroney governments have done. The Charlottetown Accord comes closer to the constitutional renewal that Prime Minister Trudeau promised the peopled of Quebec - and Canada - i~ 1980 than did his own constitution of 1981-82. This Accord has been developed by the first ministers of all AGORA the provinces and the two territories as well as by a number of Aboriginal leaders. The Quebec government has accepted it and is now working to achieve _a "Yes" vote like the one the rest of Canada needs to give. There has been a reduction of duplication in government services and the provinces have been re~og~ized as . largely responsible for such areas of provincial responsibility as natural resources. The Charlottetown Accord also acts upon the promises given in 1982 that Aborig!na! rights would be recognized by the federal and provincial gover~ments. Both Prime Ministers Trudeau and Mulroney failed to achieve agreement from the provincial premiers ~n such action. The Accord now unites the governments In acceptance of Aboriginal self-govern~ent and n:~ves Canada a long way towards establishing the political rights of Aboriginal people. The Canadian federal state becomes an ever more interesting union. The hopes of Anglo-Canadian nationalists find expression in such areas as the Can~da clause and the statement on the "Social and Economic Union." The desires of moderate Quebecers find satisfaction in both the recognition of provincial rights and the provision for provinces to meet "nation~I objectives" their own way. The str~~gle of th~ first nations finds a response in recognition of their nght to self-government. A federal state can unite a diversity of nations· the Charlottetown Accord provides a creative way of ~niting the nations that have developed within our 125-year-old Confederation. The Charlottetown Accord ultimately opens the way to a real future for Canada even if th_e people of Quebec should, in the worst of all Canadian developments, opt for sovereignty. The transformation of the Senate into a genuine "house of the federation" • whether the members are elected or appointed by the province - creates a more genuine federal system for a country in which the "federal" government has always controlled far too much patronage and often been insufficiently responsive to the outlying regions. The Charlottetown Accord is both an expression of vital Canadian political traditions and a renewal of Confederation in response to Canadian needs. The Canada clause states social values to which Canadians are committed. The future will see a greater sensitivity of governments to the rights of women, of minorities ~nd of disabled Canadians. Aboriginal self-government will not develop at the expense of Aboriginal women .. Events of the past decade indicate clearly that Canada Is the "kinder, gentler country". . Five regional conferences restored the_con~!Itutional process last winter and enabled Canadian cItIzens to assert their hopes for the country. These conferences encouraged Canadians to expect a voice in the _process of constitutional renewal. We have now been given the opportunity to express our support for the resulting Charlottetown Accord. It is incumbent on all of us to appreciate the compromises that were required and to accept the creative result. 10 - - - - - - - - - -- - October 1992 �NO NO NO NO NO NO NO FORUM I'm voting 'No' and you should too! by Bob Archibald First let's dispose of the phony reasons put forth to support a 'Yes.' It's a vote for unity-Canada will break up without it. Hogwash! This proposal will actually encourage disunity and entrench the divisions among us. There are real dangers to Canadian unity, but this won't fix them. Ovide Mercredi's comment that, under the accord, Indians "... are not becoming part of Canada" is but one example of the fallacy in this position. I'm sick of the Constitution-let's vote 'Yes' and get it over with (the 'hold your nose and vote Yes' approach). A poor reason to accept a bad agreement at any time, and it just isn't true. Check the number of asterisks (items to be worked out later); these virtually ensure a perpetual Constitution Industry. In my opinion, this agreement is fundamentally flawed because of its failure to create a federation where we are all treated as equal partners; it is a paean to the special interest. Should our role in our own country be dependent on our race, our language, our geographic location, our sex? This agreement allows for all of these factors to be used in making the laws which will govern us and even whom we may elect. We have too many groups, each with its own narrow vision of its own good and its own special privileges, and too many political leaders lacking a clear vision for Canada and willing to sell out to these groups. Surely what we want is for any Canadian, of whatever characteristics, to have the freedom to be as distinct (or indistinct) as he/she wishes. Without such a vision, our leaders have no concept of what a constitution should be and this is the root of the current problem. To me, it should state fundamental principles, establish the framework for making the laws to govern us, and define and set limits on the powers of government; it should not be a detailed 'wish list' of special wants for each group seeking advantage over its fellows. It should be difficult, but not almost impossible, to change over time. It appears that the people who made this agreement thought of it as more akin to bargaining over a used car than shaping a great country. The growth proposed in the size of and complexity of government is frightening. Can we afford another forty or so MPs (especially when they are allocated arbitrarily to special groups), or another set of governments for aboriginals? Canada already has too much expensive government and it certainly hasn't solved our problems. I don't want the kind of fragmented Canada that this agreement seems to be describing. I want to treat my fellow Canadians fairly and as equals-race, sex, language or other irrelevancies are not a factor-and I want them and my government to treat me the same way. Let's make a constitution which does that and we will be well on the way to a better future. Voting 'No' to this mess is perhaps a first step. I urge you to take time to really read this agreement-I think you will agree with me. NAPE continued from page 1 computer skills. Based on marks, they then go on to do a full year of more math and science upgrading and life/study skills. In addition to programs designed to meet their needs, NAPE students are helped by tutors and a Native counsellor. "The driving force behind getting into the program was eventually to work in northern Native communities where there's going to be a lot of future development," says Robert Pierre of the Lake Helen First Nation, Red Rock Band, one of nine inaugural NAPE students. "I hope to play a part in that and hopefully make it more viable for our people to benefit from those developments." "The double benefit of this program will be trained engineers and graduates with knowledge of the culture and environmental needs of Native people," Dr. Robert Rosehart said during the opening ceremonies. There is a huge lack of Native engineers in Ontario. According to Locker, of 60,000 licensed engineers and maybe 150,000 altogether in this province, approximately two dozen are of Native ancestry." NAPE is backed by a $500,000 grant guarantee from Ontario Hydro and the Ontario Energy Corporation. The money is used for faculty and counsellor salaries, new computers and classroom and lab renovations. But Hydro and the Crown corporation have attracted $120,000 toward the half-million total from private sponsors Trans-Canada Pipelines, Petro Canada and Suncor Inc. Among those attending the opening ceremony were Ontario Energy Minister Brian Charlton and Sam Horton, Ontario Hydro's vicepresident for Aboriginal and Northern Affairs. Alfred Unklater, left, talks with Chief Joan Manville, Couchiching First Nation, who attended the opening and spoke highly of the program and the hope it offers Native people. Her son, Blake Manville, wants to get a degree in civil engineering and return to his community. 11 AGORA October 1992 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Office at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002. Deadline for the November Agora is October 30, 1992. CORNWALL CONCERT SERIES 1992-93 All concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall in the Music and Visual Arts Centre (Tuesdays at 12:30 pm unless otherwise noted). Tickets are available at the door. October 27 Raymond Spasovski, piano - $7.00/$5.00 November 10 Peter Shackelton, clarinet; Heather Morrison, piano - Free November 24 Thunder Bay Chamber Players - Free The Chancellor Paterson Library Hours Monday to Thursday - 8:00 am to 11:30 pm Friday - 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday - 11 :00 am to 10:00 pm OCTOBER Monday, 26 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Topic: Roots: Viewed Through a Diary Speaker: Prof. G. Merrill Place: Ryan Building, room1044 Time: 7:30 pm Sponsored by the Department of English. For further information about the series, please contact Prof. Joan Dolphin at Ext. 8292. Thursday, 29 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Topic: On Lok: A System of Community Based Long-Terrn Care For the Frail Elderly Speaker: Jennie Chin Hansen, Director, On Lok Senior Health Services, San Francisco Place: The Agora Time: 7:30 pm Sponsored by the Gerontology Study Group, The School of Nursing and NECAH. 1992/93 Nor'Westers Home Schedule Oct. 17 - John Zanatta Alumni Basketball Women 6:00 pm, Men 8:00 pm Nov. 12/13 - Men's Basketball vs Gogebic Nov. 13/14 - Women's Volleyball vs McMaster - 7:30 pm Nov. 15 Women's Volleyball vs Durham College - 11 :00 am Wednesday, 21 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Topic: The Romans in Scotland Speaker: James Russell, Professor of Roman History and Archaeology, University of British Columbia Place: Senate Chambers - UC 1001 'Time: 8:00 pm Sponsored by the Dept. of Languages and The Classical Association of Canada. Thursday, 22 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Topic: A Pre-Referendum Information Session on the Charlottetown Constitutional Agreement Speakers: Dr. Steve McBride, Dr. Gary Munro and Dr. Douglas West Place: Braun Building 1021 Time: 7:00 pm Sponsored by the Department of Political Studies THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY Until November 8 Latvian Photographers in the Age of Glasnost Organized & circulated by the Toronto Photographers Workshop October 15 - November 8 Surface and Structure: Recent Work by Tim Alexander, Jane Eames, and Fritz Lehmberg October 23 - November 25 Colleen Cutschall: Voice in the Blood Organized & circulated by the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba THE NORTHERN EDUCATION CENTRE FOR AGING AND HEA[ H is sponsoring two video presentations from the National Film Board's Caregivers Collection "LIVING WITH DYING" Monday, October 26 Noon -12:30 pm "PILLS UNLIMITED" Monday,November9 Noon -12:30 pm Health Sciences North - Room 2022 AG ORA The AGO RA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992-10 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Chancellor Emeritus Robert James Prettie Chancellor Prettie Emeritus Robert James Prettie Lakehead Lakehead University Northern Vision Northern Vision Campaign President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/db9532d9df36ec7b94a2a3b04770f782.pdf 9ad4292c09d62e9d6c5f4c8996442500 PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD C Ontario, Canada GOR From Russia with Love Volume 9, Number 9 November 1992 Official Opening of the Music & Visual Arts Centre &chard Allen, Minister of Colleges & Universities, joined hundreds of people at the official October opening of the Music and Visual Arts Centre. The 2storey 18,500 square foot building opened last spring but landscaping, decorating, construction of the kiln room and fundraising continue. Prof. Pat Vervoort, Chair of Visual Arts, and Dr. Glen Carruthers, Chair of Music, agree that it's great to have a new home back on campus. Peter Kerr, Assistant Director of Campus Development says "we got a lot of building for our money." Built on time within the original $2.4 million budget, the centre is also home to offices for faculty, staff and on campus concerts. Located on the main floor, the Department of Music was constructed to ensure proper acoustics in the recital hall, piano studio and practice rooms. The visual arts programs are delivered on the second floor where space was left open with many unfinished areas. Exposed items like ducting and pipework were simply painted. Student art work adorns the walls and in the future larger pieces may be displayed outside. The dome-like 16 x 16 foot brick building north of the centre houses a gas-fired kiln. C (__ Thunder Bay Natalie Katya smiles for mom on her six-month birthday. Joy Himmelman, Director of Student Services, has been exploring the option of adopting a baby overseas for more than a year. On November 1O, after exhaustive paper work, inter-continental communications and a two week stay in Russia, mother and daughter arrived in Thunder Bay. Joy says they are both doing very well considering that recent travels include Vladimir, Moscow, Paris, Toronto and Thunder Bay. Next week it's off to Calgary and Vancouver to meet the rest of Natalie's new Canadian family. Pat Vervoort, Richard Allen & Glen Carruthers open the new building. Next month: A Closer Look at the Strategic Plan Meet Dr. Raoul McKay First Masters Program in 12 years �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT Doug Lindsay The Lakehead University community was saddened recently by the death of Professor Doug Lindsay. Many of you will remember Doug as a Professor of Biology at Lakehead University from 1957 until his retirement on June 30, 1983. Doug maintained a close watch on Lakehead University during his retirement years in northern Saskatchewan and his heart never left the institution even in his failing health. Doug was truly one of the faculty pioneers of Lakehead University. (* see Gerry Hashiguchi's memories page 4). Helen Prodanyk It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of a wonderful teacher and colleague from the School of Education. Helen Prodanyk battled with dignity and grace the illness which took her life October 21 . The entire university community sends condolences to her husband Don and children MaryKatherine and Andrew. (*For memories from her colleagues, please refer to page 8). with utility rates budgeted to increase at 8% and all other costs budgeted to increase at 1%. The Budget guidelines and the general fiscal situation both in Ontario and at Lakehead University will be discussed at an open meeting to be held Monday, December 7, 1992 at 4:00 p.m. Please come out as this is your opportunity to hear first-hand and to share with us your opinions. Over the next few months, the Senate Budget Committee and the Board of Governors Financial Planning Committee will be working to finalize the 1993/94 Operating Budget which is normally approved at the April meeting of the Board of Governors. One bright spot is the increasing potential of international ventures and their important contribution to overhead. We are currently exploring with our international partners expansion opportunities particularty for specialized summer offerings. meeting) and was endorsed in November by the Board of Governors. This strategic plan is very much a process document built around a mission statement and a series of goals. One of the key goals includes further initiatives to ensure that the Lakehead University environment is safe and free of harassment and discrimination. In the coming weeks, a more "populist" newspaper version of the Strategic Plan will be broadly circulated and I encourage you to study the document. Many thanks are due to John Whitfield, the Senate Academic Committee, and all those who participated in the debates. History has shown that the 1987 Academic Plan was very instrumental in shaping the direction of the institution, and I would expect the same from this document considering the extensive consultation that went into the development of the Strategic Plan. Safety for Women on Campus It was indeed pleasing to see, in the national reputation survey in Maclean's this year, that Lakehead ranked 5th in its grouping of universities overall and 2nd in the "Leaders of Tomorrow" category. Maclean's survey continues to be, however, an apples and oranges comparison of somewhat questionable value. Perhaps it does help sell magazines. It must be somewhat frustrating, for example, for the Senate Library Committee to read! that in the Library Acquisitions' category, Lakehead University rates 1st in its category of universities. This in no way reflects the tough fiscal situation faced by the Lakehead University library (and for that matter, all Canadian universities' libraries) Recently, Grant Walsh issued a Security Bulletin to advise of a physical assault incident in one of the parking lots. Each day, approximately 10,000 different Funding, Restraint and people visit the Lakehead University Budgeting campus and, although we sometimes like to think we are different, in reality, we I have now received the Task Force Report on Funding for the 1993/94 reflect a microcosmof Ontario (and Canadian) society. Efforts have been budget year, and this report formed the made, in concert with L.U.S.U. in the past basis of the 1993/94 Budget Guidelines few years, to make the campus safer and approved by the Board of Governors on harassment free, but the job is not November 16, 1992. The Task Force finished. It is also very important that we Report reflects the realities of the current have an integrated approach to this matter. and deteriorating provincial fiscal Be it the L.U.S.U. funded Gender Issues situation. In fact, the Task Force income Centre, our Harassment Office in Human projections at 2% Tuition Fee hike and Resources, Student Services (Counselling/ 2% transfer growth may be too optimisHealth Services), the Security Department, tic. A formal announcement of fee our Residence Administration or each and levels, O.S.A.P. changes and transfer every one of you, we all have a role. percentages is expected by the provinPlease do your part to make the campus a cial government by the end of Novemsafer place for all of us. ber. Members of the Labour/ManageIf you have any suggestions for ment Committee have been working improving campus safety, and you feel hard at a letter initiative aimed at they have not been given a fair hearing by reminding the provincial government of the departments directly involved, I would their moral commitment to the 1-2-2%, 3like to talk with you personally. year levels announced last January. From a student intake perspective, Strategic Plan the Task Force is recommending a 5% The 1992-1997 Strategic Plan for reduction in year one students down to Lakehead University has recently been the 1,800 student level. With these approved by Senate (after a 6.5 hour assumptions, a balanced budget results 2 AGORA ) Maclean's Recognition Tidbits - October 22 saw the gala opening of our new Music and Visual Arts Centre. It was a fine occasion, well supported by both the community and the University. Our music student performances and the welldisplayed student art combined to make the day perfect. . The Holiday Celebration this year is in the Ballroom of the continued on page 11 November 1992 J �AROUND CAMPUS LU Goes Green Health Sciences North: Meeting Health Needs As of November 1, 1992 Lakehead University has a widespread Paper Recycling Program in place. Desk top containers have been distributed to offices across campus and large metal bins have been placed in strategic spots across the university campus (ie. the Agora). All fine paper - including envelopes, mailing labels fax paper and newsprint - can be deposited in the recycling bins. Carbon, waxed, photographic papers or paper carrying food residues are not acceptable, however. In addition to the blue bins already being used for metal can recycling on campus, large quantities of cans may be deposited in the white and green recycling bin located behind The Outpost near the loading dock, Food cans must be rinsed with labels removed. Flattened cardboard materials (ie boxes) can also be deposited in the container. For further information contact the Recycling Hotline at 343-8799 If one could start in a rational manner to create a health system, one would want to start with health promotion and to support informal assistance in a community-based and locally "owned" manner, add community-based care, then nursing home care, then chronic or extended treatment, then rehabilitative hospital care, and only then would one add acute or general hospitals and the insuring of physicians services. (Betty Havens, 1992) On October 7, ninety health and social services professionals, faculty and students crowded into the Health Sciences North building to hear an address entitled "Meeting the Health Needs of the Elderly: An Examination of the Manitoba Long Term Care System" delivered by Betty Havens, Assistant Deputy Minister of Continuing Care Programs and provincial Gerontologist, Manitoba Health. Since 1974, Manitoba has been gradually expanding home care services to the older population until, as of 1985, Manitoba had more frail elderly using home care than it had living in nursing homes. More seniors are able to stay in the community with a range of support services such as home nursing and therapy services, adult day care and day hospital programs, respite care and geriatric assessment. There is a strong emphasis on community and neighbourhood volunteerism. There is also emphasis on supporting families and friends who continue to provide 80% of the care needed by the province's elderly population who are in good health and are capably managing their own lives. They are encouraged to remain independent through access to information and referral services, educational programs, counselling and advocacy services, seniors' job bureaus and fitness classes. With Ontario on the brink of implementing its long awaited "Long-term Care Redirection", we can greatly benefit from hearing the experience of our close neighbours to the west. This lecture was jointly sponsored by the Lakehead University Gerontology Study Group, the Department of Sociology and the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and health. A copy of Betty Haven's lecture is available by calling 343-2126. Epp Seeks NOP Nomination "I have decided to seek nomination as the New Democratic candidate in the constituency of Thunder Bay-Nipigon," announced Ernie Epp, Associate Professor of History at Lakehead University and MP for Thunder Bay-Nipigon from 1984 to 1988. "Having considered the matter carefully with my family L . . - - - - - - - - ' and with associates in the Party and outside it, I look forward to a lively race and a successful election campaign! ''The Canadian people have indicated their profound unhappiness with the present Conservative government," Epp continued. "I believe that they want effective leadership from the federal government, and I do not think that the Liberal Party is any more capable of providing that leadership than the Conservatives. "I believe that Audrey Mclaughlin, the Leader of the Federal New Democratic Party, has demonstrated the kind of leadership that Canadians are looking for, and I would like to have the opportunity to work with her in rebuilding our de· pressed economy and restoring our battered social programs. I shall be working hard to obtain the support of New Democratic members in the nomination race and, if I am successful, I look forward to working with them and many others to give the people of Thunder Bay-Nipigon the committed and effective representation they deserve. "The people of Thunder Bay-Nipigon deserve to have a Member of Parliament who recognizes their aspirations, responds to their needs, and works with them to achieve a good and prosperous life," Epp concluded. "I would like to return to the work that I and my assistants were doing during the last Parliament to meet the needs of many individuals and act on the hopes of the people generally." ~- Speedy Recovery Wishes Since he's already been spotted around campus, it's almost too late to wish Dr. Geoffrey Engholm a speedy recovery after his by-pass surgery. Great to see you back! Heart surgeons in Hamilton must be doing something right because Dr. Naysmith reports that Hans Westbroek has also made a wonderful recovery from his recent heart surgery. Our thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery go to Miss Evelyn Halliday, a good friend of Lakehead's, who is currently in McKellar Hospital. 3 AGORA November 1992 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY University Collection - Northern Studies Resource Centre Wseries Economic Department Discussion Papers Lakehead Centre for Northern Studies Research Reports and Occasional Papers Proceedings of the Annual Lakehead University Forestry Association forestry Symposium) Did you know that the Library has a special collection which maintains an historic record of Lakehead University through publications of the University and the faculty? As you might expect, the name of this special collection is the University Collection and it is located on the ground floor of the Chancellor Paterson Library in the Northern Studies Resource Centre. Included in this collection are university publications, consultants' reports which have been commissioned by the University, books, and written issues of the student newspaper. The following is just a sample of some of the material you will find in the University Collection: ) W Recent Books lssumatuq: Learning from the traditional wisdom of the Canadian Inuit by Kit Minor Not Working: State, Unemployment and Neo-conservatism in Canada by S. McBride The Faculty Offprint Collection, which is also located in the Northern Studies Resource Centre, serves as a supplement to the University Collection and contains offprints of articles and reviews by Lakehead University faculty and staff. Typescripts of papers delivered at conferences and unpublished speeches are included as well. WMinutes of Meetings Senate and Board of Governors WCalendars Lakehead University calendars dating back to the Lakehead Technical Institute in 1949 mwwwmwmmwwwwwwww W Newspapers/newsletters Current and back issues of the Argus and the Agora IN MEMORIAM oldtimers still talk about it. Among the features was the banquet in the Great Hall ( formerly the Study). It was decorated in the boreal forest theme - only we used the boreal forest to decorate it with. We brought truck loads of bog (complete with mosquitoes and blackflies) into the hall. Dr. Prettie had his crew cut up and supply tree slabs for tables complete with chainsawed chairs. The menu included pickerel and old man McKirdy's beaver etc. Moe Ktytor provided entertainment - everything from a go-go dancer for the old men to the soothing ballads of Tom Kelly for their wives. (Yeah, that was okay then.) This was a big undertaking but it was a great success. The success was Doug • although it took a cast of many to orchestrate the project, all were willing to help in any way • Doug just had a nice way about him. I sometimes think we don't hear too much about what he did for this place or his department but he was quietly (sometimes not so quietly) working in the background instead of being in the limelight. Much of what the department has today has been built around Doug's yesterdays. Doug would shudder ~t today's enrolments. In his day we could finish a lab early and reconvene at the Crest (the hotel that Lakehead built) and buy the class a round. Many of the world's and Lakehead's problems christened those round tables. I can still hear his special gravelly voice and his hearty laugh. Above all when I remember Doug Lindsay I think about his philosophy of teaching: If I am giving the lectures I should know more than the student in the beginning. But if I have done my mob well the students should leave my class knowing as much as me. tt I have done really well and sparked the students' interest they should know more than me. Good-bye old friend. We will cherish the memories." Douglas Rome Lindsay Doug Lindsay was born April 10/21 in Port Arthur, Ontario. He received his B.A. from Queen's 1949 and his Master of Science from Wisconsin in 1951. He started at Lakehead Technical Institute as an Instructor in 1957, was tenured 59/60 and promoted through the ranks to Professor in 68/69, serving as Chairman of the Biology Department from 71-75, and retiring on June 30, 1983. These are a few of the dates and facts, but Gerry Hashiguchi remembers the man. "He was remembered as 'DOC' to many students or 'DOOG' to others. He was my teacher, mentor and employer but always a dear friend. He was impossible to work for but a pleasure to work with. At times he seemed unpolished and a little rough around the edges - but so are diamonds in the field Students could really relate to him. Maybe this unpolished appearance appealed to them. Perhaps students could feel and trust his sincerity. Doug wasn't afraid to say "I don't know, we'll have to look it up" and look WE did. He instilled his students with an interest in whatever they were doing and an infinite thirst for knowledge. He often measured his success by the number of students who were encouraged to go on - there are many doctors, dentists, and professionals who are a living testimony of his 'successes'. Doug was very sympathetic and encouraging to students, never intimidating or pompous. I remember when he hosted the Canadian Botanical Association (CBA) convention in '68 - some .J 4 AGORA November 1992 �it4Ha-1 RICK MACLAREN cc CECELIA LITTLEWOLF-WALKER Rick Maclaren recently joined the Department of Psychology. Originally from Toronto, Professor Maclaren received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and his Masters from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). He is in the process of obtaining his PhD from OISE and will finish his work by March 1993. Before coming to LU,. Maclaren taught Introductory Psychology and Social Cognition at the University of Toronto. MacLaren's Masters and PhD work has been in Naive Psychology, in particular, children's understanding of the mind. "I am researching children's comprehension of irony. I have completed an article which will be published in early 1993 called ''Trick or Treat", children's understanding of surprise. To test this I used two "Smarties" boxes - one filled with rocks and the other with the Smarties candy. One child watches the other with the two boxes and predicts whether or not the child will be surprised by the rocks or by the candy. Three year olds will predict that the smarties will surprise while four and a half year olds choose the rocks as the surprise. The three year olds in the test fail to understand strategic surprise." In his spare time, Maclaren enjoys reading, including books by David Lodge, and old mythology. He looks forward to testing out his new ski equipment this winter. GEORGINA VOULGARIS ([ Georgina Voulgaris has recently joined the Student Placement and Co-operative Education Centre as a Student Placement Officer. "My responsibity includes assisting students in preparing for entry into the labour market resumes, applications, job skills. The goal of our office is to bring students and employers together and in these economic times we have to work even harder to bring recruiters on campus." Voulgaris is a Lakehead University alumna from the Business Administration program. She has worked for the Northwest Enterprise Centre at Confederation College as a Business Advisor, providing entrepreneurial training for perspective entrepreneurs and at the same time, providing business advisory services to more established business owners. Voulgaris also worked as the Marketing Manager for a contracting firm in Thunder Bay. In her leisure time Voulgaris "loves to read and to work on computers" but her ultimate love is travelling. AGORA Cecelia Littlewolf-Walker is the Native Counsellor in Native Support Services. The Native Counselling position is a new one, providing career, education and personal advice to native students. Originally from Northern Saskatchewan and registered with the Ermineskin Band from the Plains Cree Reserve in Hobbema, Alberta, LittlewolfWalker moved to Ontario seven years ago. ''Thunder Bay is our home. My husband is a United Church Minister and is the Chaplain at McKellar Hospital." Littlewolf-Walker graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree (major: Sociology) from Lakehead University and is presently working part-time toward an Honours in Social Work. Her work experience defines her expertise in the field of counselling. "I have been an alcohol and drug counsellor, a life-skills coach for native people and a counsellor in grief therapy." In addition to her work, Littlewolf-Walker is also a volunteer for the Telecare Crisis Line. When she has a few minutes of spare time, Littlewolf-Walker enjoys curling and walking with her husband and dog. She also likes to do beadwork and read native literature. Come Meet DAVID SUZUKI speaking about and autographing his major new book WISDOM OF THE ELDERS co-written with Peter Knudtson A n examination of how native visions of nature are transformi ng scientific thinking. Here nrc myths and legends collected from the world's aboriginal communities juxtaposed with the discoveries and breakthroughs of some of the most respected scientists of our tjme. A unique book that challenges the very ways in which we view nature. DATE: \va::tl~hf.."(? ~fll.. l<o "/: t:£rl.lL.!> -n, COME=: :'f Stoddart p u b l i s h in g 5 November 1992 �Varsity Sports Update by Ian T. Fero - Argus Sports Editor The 1992/93 varsity sports season has already begun and early indications show that it will once again be a very good year for the blue and white. Each of the four varsity teams, wrestling, women's volleyball and both men's and women's basketball, have a solid core of returning players and a fresh crop of rookie talent to bolster their attack. After a successfully competitive campaign last year, the Nor'Westers once again look to be among Ontario's best again this season. Taking a look at the wrestling scene we find that head coach, Francis Clayton, has a lot of talent to work with this year with a nucleus of 15 veterans and 14 rookies on the team. Last season's CIAU bronze medallist Sheldon Muir {57kg), and finalist Lee Pine {90kg) lead the way with talented athletes such as Mike Kitchen {68kg), John Burke {76kg) and Kevin Wallen {72kg) providing solid competition. Two noticeable (re)additions come in the form of Craig Hardy (61kg) and Jim Gowanlock (82kg). Hardy spent the bulk of last season on the injured reserve with a variety of injuries but has returned to join the team for the coming season. He competes under 5th year status and should be an asset not only on the scoreboard but as a leader. Impressive first year wrestlers early on are Wayland Pulkkinen (65kg) who has come to Lakehead for his Masters degree and Mike Danielson who (52kg) covers the lightest weight category. Coach Clayton is confident that the team success will be immediate and believes that along with individual success, the team should be able to crack the CIAU top 10. He adds that if everyone wrestles to their potential there is a chance at reaching the top three in Canada. Kelly Brautigam returns to lead the Nor'Wester volleyball squad who looks to improve on their 12-2 conference record of last year. Brautigam, one of the best power hitters has a good supporting cast this year. Jo-Anne Hood takes over the full time setter position. She is a capable setter and adds flair to the Nor'Wester attack, a quality which earned her athlete-of·the-month honours for the volleyball team in October. Geraldine Bergmans, the middle blocker, is looking to add to her block total which will lead her to shatter the Nor'Wester all-time record. Rookie and Thunder Bay native Catherine McMahon has asserted herself as the second middle-blocker in the line-up and adds size and aggressiveness to the team. Rookie Jo-Anne Manuia will sit out the fall semester after transferring from Lake Superior State, and Kerri-Ann Ewacha will spend the first semester travelling, hoping to return in the winter. Monica Ucke has claimed the off-side position but will receive some competition for the spot from Panda Edwards, Kristen Owens and Tanja Mastomaki. The team has a 3-1 record beating Windsor twice and splitting with McMaster at the Thunderdome. With a 13· 1 record last year, McMaster is one of the teams to beat. Following the loss of Les Ragguette, Ray Foster and Mike Lalonde, optimism was low in the men's basketball camp. However, many players have stepped up to fill those roles and the team looks to be on the upswing. First indications were seen at the John Zanatta alumni games. The alumni team featured Foster, Lalonde and among others, Dave Zanatta, LU's alltime leading scorer. Before the game Dave Pineau was presented with the John Zanatta Memorial Scholarship for academic excellence combined with athletic ability. Pineau then went on to lead the Nor'Westers to a victory over the alumni. The team then travelled to Laurentian to take on the defending OUAA East champions. Both games were competitive and the Nor'Westers were able to squeak out the second game in overtime. In the Pizza Hut tourney it took a herculean effort from Manitoba's Eric Bridgeland to steal the tournament from LU. Nor'Westers Pineau and guard Peter Brown were named to the tournament all-star team. The Manitoba team will surely be ranked in the top three pre-season so the close score was encouraging. The season will not begin until after Christmas but preseason matches have showcased Pineau, averaging over 20 points per game, Peter Brown, Post man Craig Law and rookie Cam Becher who was instrumental in the win over Laurentian. Look for good things from Cory Keeler, Brian Tees, Paul Andrews and Chris Grace. The team is deep with talent and should remain competitive enough to make the playoffs in the OUAA West division. After a tournament in Winnipeg this season Kathy Harrison has become the all-time leading scorer in LU women's basketball history. Harrison, a fifth year player, has scored 1631 points in just 129 games. Things are looking good for the lady cagers. Harrison leads a team which features veterans and rookies. Patti Johnston, Lisa Corsault, Jenny Burgess and Donna Forman return to round out the starting line-up. After defeating the alumni at the John Zanatta games the team lost a pair to Laurentian. The team then won three games over York, Manitoba and Saskatchewan at the Pizza Hut tourney to claimthe title. Forman and Harrison were named to the all-star team with Harrison winning the MVP award. The team has a strong bench of Bonnie McAlpine, Leo Altieri, Angie Pumputis, Michelle Black and rookies Katie Langdon, Nicole Versaevel, Dava Anderson and Lisa Chambers. The conference schedule will begin after Christmas but look for the lady Nor'Westers to crack the pre-season CIAU rankings and go on to win their division en-route to a berth at the nationals in Victoria. The talent is there to make that kind of run. 6 AGORA November 1992 J �.. ,RESEARCH NEWS RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA International Summer Institutes The international strategy of SSHRC focuses on providing support for research teams and networks engaged in scholarty collaboration at the international level. It is in this context that SSHRC has established a program of support for Canadian universities to convene International Summer Institutes. In annual competitions, 'Jeginning in 1993, SSHRC will award grants for up to three institutes to be held in Canada each summer. Summer institutes focus on specific themes approached frem an interdisciplinary perspective and provide forums in which scientific research matters may be actively discussed and which may lead to dissemination in a variety of forms. Summer institutes consist of a series of meetings, workshops, seminars, and symposia, including sessions intended to involve the public and the press. Deadline for submission of Letter of Intent December 15, 1992. GREEN PLAN Research Program on Economic Instruments for Achieving Environmental Objectives The government is making available $1.4 million in Green Plan funds for the university-based research program. Its purpose is to promote the development of an academic research network to exchange ideas and information and further research into the practical application of economic instruments to resource management and specific environmental problems Research News : . Director: Dr. Connie Nelson Research Officer: Anne Klymenko Special Projects Officer: Kelly Morris Research Secretary: Lynn Gollat ext. 8793 ext. 8223 ext. 8939 ext. 8283 NOVEMBER 1992 facing Canada. It will also encourage the widespread review of research results. The Government of Canada believes that the use of economic instruments to achieve environmental goals in Canada deserves serious consideration. Economic instruments can help to integrate the environment into economic decisions in the pursuit of sustainable development. The use of economic instruments -- with their potential advantages of cost-effectiveness and the stimulation of innovation -- can help enhance Canada's economic prosperity while achieving Canada's environmental goals. Deadline: January 15, 1993. JAPAN FOUNDATION Fellowship Program The Japan Foundation Program is designed to provide scholars, researchers, artists, and other professionals with opportunities to learn more about Japan and its people and to conduct research or pursue creative projects in Japan. Proposals must be withinthe disciplines of the humanities and/or social sciences and must be related in substantial part to Japan. Comparative research is acceptable. Proposals which do not fall withinthe scope of acceptable project areas include physical, natural, medical or engineering sciences; improving Japanese language proficiency; training or selfimprovement in non-academic fields such as sports, technology, commerce, and the periorming arts. In order to conduct research in Japan effectively, the cooperation of an affiliated institution or research associate is essential. Priority will be given to applicants who have secured an affiliation at the time of the application. The following types of specialists are eligible: Scholars and Researchers (2 to 12 months); Doctoral Candidates (4 to 14 months); Artists (2 to 6 months); and Cultural Properties Specialists (2 to 6 months). Deadline: December 1, 1992. NATO RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS This program is designed to promote study and research leading to publication on topics relevant to the North Atlantic Alliance. Each fellow will be awarded the sum of 240,000 Belgian francs or its equivalent, inclusive of all travel costs for the fiscal year May 1993 to December 1994. Applicants must be nationals of a NATO member state and pursue their work in one or more member countries of NATO in close liaison with recognised academic institutions (relevant university departments, strategic studies centres or research teams headed by experts of international standing). Selection will be based on factors such as academic qualifications, professional achievement and published research. Deadline: December 31, 1992. ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES PRA Research Fellowships The fundamental objective of the OAS Research Fellowships Program is to further the economic, social, technical and cultural development of the American Peoples. Under the policy established by the Council of the OAS, priority will be given to the studies, research and training necessary for the expansion of man's productivity, and the fellowships will be granted to candidates who give evidence of having had advanced training in the field for which the fellowship is requested. Fellowships are granted for periods of not less than three months nor more than two years. The fellowship is tenable in the following countries: Antigua and Bermuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Domini- 1 November 1992 �can Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Christopher and Neves, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, United States, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela, with the exception of the country of which the candidate is a citizen or in which a permanent residence is maintained. A Fellowship provides funds sufficient to cover, as a maximum, travel expenses, subsistence allowance, and tuition fees and study materials (if applicable). Deadline: March 1, 1993. PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION AND AMFAR Research Grant Program The Pediatric Aids Foundation (PAF) and the American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFar) announce the availability of funding for new and/or unfunded high quality one year pediatric research grants (up to $65,000), two year pediatric Postdoctoral scholar awards, and short-term pediatric travel grants (up to $5,000). For further information, please contact Ms. Klymenko, Research Officer at ext. 8223. Letters of Intent are due no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 1993. Kathy King, Visual Arts student, demonstrates woodchip firing outside the Music and Visual Arts building. Research News PEOPLE/PAPER/PUBLICATIONS Dr. Laurie Garred, Chair and Professor of Chemical Engineering, recently attended the 10th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Blood Purification in Louisville, Kentucky, where he presented two papers. In one, "A New Simple Formula for Calculating Kt/V Based on Urea Kinetic Modelling Theory" (co-authored by W. Mccready, Director of Dialysis, McKellar Hospital), Garred reported a theoretical work and its validation with 17 Thunder Bay hemodialysis patients. The second paper, entitled "Daily Subcutaneous Erythroprotein (EPO) vs Thrice Weekly Intravenous EPO: A Comparison of Efficacy by Mathematical Modelling", was based on a collaborative project with three French medical research centres. Dr. Garred was co-author on an additional paper, "Creatinine Kinetic Modelling: An Essential Tool for the Long Term Assessment of Protein Nutritional Status in Dialysis Patients", presented by 8. Canaud, Lapeyronie Hospital, Montpellier, France. Dr. L. Di Matteo, Department of Economics presented a paper entttled, ''The Ontario 1892 Wealth Project: A Report on Research in Progress" at the 18th Conference on Quantitative Methods in Canadian Economic History held in Vancouver, October 2-3, 1992. The paper was a report on the progress to date of a SSH RC funded study to construct wealth estimates for Ontario in 1892 using probate and census manuscript records. As well, a paper co-authored with Rosanna Di Matteo entitled ''The Determinants of Expenditures 2 by Canadian Visitors to the United States" was presented at the meetings of the Canadian Economics Association at Charlottetown, P.E.I., June 5-7, 1992. This paper has been accepted for publication and will be forthcoming in the Journal of Travel Research. Other forthcoming publications include "Canadian Wealth Inequality in the Late Nineteenth Century: A Study of Wentworth County, Ontario 1872-1902" co-authored with Peter George in The Canadian Historical Review, LXXIII, 4, 1992 and "Evidence on Lakehead Economic Activity from the Fort William Building Permit Registers, 1907-1969" in Papers and Records, Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, XX. 2 Dr. H.T. Saliba, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, attended the "IXe Colloque Vibrations Chocs et Bruit" which took place at the Ecole Centrale de Lyon in Lyon, France where he presented a paper entitled "Methode experimentale pour l'etude des vibrations libres des plaques minces simplements soutenues". He also attended the Society of Engineering Science 29th Annual Technical Meeting which was held at the University of California in San Diego where he presented a paper entitled "Superposition: A Powerful tool in the Field of Plate Vibration". Alain Nabarra, Associate Professor, Department of Languages, presented a paper entitled " Le role et le statut de l'imprime dans les colonies fran~aises au 18e siecle", to the 19th meeting of the Canadian Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies held at Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Oct. 14-17, 1992. Professor Nabarra contributed also four articles to November 1992 �Publications continued r,==:;;;;;;;;iii;i;;:;:::;:;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;i the second volume of the Dictionnaire de la presse de langue, 1600-1789, published jointly in Oxford and Paris (Taylor Institute/Editions Universitas). Three articles deal with newspapers published in the French colonial territories before 1789. The fourth one deals with a periodical published in French in The Hague by one of the first women journalists, Anne Dunoyer. L......,_;__ _ _ _~ She had fled from the south of France after the resumption of the religious wars at the end of Louis XIV's reign, and had taken refuge in Holland where she started to publish the Lettre historiques et galantes in 1707. Dr. Anita B. Chen, Professor of Sociology, recently presented the following conference papers: "Attitudes Towards Grandparents: A Cross-Cultural Comparison", at the Canadian Association on Gerontology annual conference, Edmonton, October 22-25, 1992; "The Changing Profile of Nursing Students in Northwestern Ontario: Some Preliminary Findings," at the annual meeting of the Canadian Sociology nd Anthropology Association, 11iversity of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, June 1-3, 1992. Her paper on nursing students is part of a larger survey on recruitment to nursing in Northwestern Ontario funded by the Centre for Northern Studies, Lakehead University. .Dr. Jane Crossman, School of Physical Education and Athletics, recently presented a paper entitled "Canadian Coaches' Perceptions of the 1980 Olympic Boycott" at the North American Society for Sport Sociology annual conference in Toledo, Ohio. The research follows a study recently published in the Sociology of Sport Journal (Vol.9, pgs. 354-371) pertaining to the perceptions of the Canadian athletes who were affected. Both studies were co-researched by Dr. Ron Lappage of the same Department. C Research News Dr. Harun Rasid, Professor and Chairman, Department of Geography, has recently published the following: "Rapporteur's Report", pages 315-334 in Making a Great Lake Superior. Proceeding from the 1990 International Conterence on Remedial Action Plans in the Lake Superior Basin, edited by Jake Vander Wal and Paul D. Watts Thunder Bay: Lakehead University Centre for Northern Studies Occasional Paper #9, 1992. Dr. Azim Mallik, Department of Biology presented an invited paper entitled "Eco-physiological processes in seedling growing and silviculture: future research directions" at the Ontario Tree Seedling Growers Association's Annual Conference held in Thunder Bay, September 21 - 24, 1992. The paper will be published in the conference proceedings. Dr. Mallik also presented a poster entitled "Old growth white pine reserve in Northwestern Ontario and Structure" at the White Pine Symposium, History, Ecology, Policy and Management held in Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.A., September 16 - 18, 1992. Dr. Glen B. Carruthers, Chair, Department of Music, presented a paper entitled "Strangeness and Beauty: The Opening Measure of Mozart's Symphony in G minor, K. 550" at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for EighteenthCentury Studies held in St. John's, Newfoundland, October 14 -18, 1992. His paper "Subjectivity, Objectivity and Authenticity in NineteenthCentury Bach Interpretation" has appeared in the Canadian University Music Review, XII (1992)/2, 95-112. Dr. Douglas Thom, School of Education, gave the invited address on "Conscience and Leadership" at the Seventh Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration, "Educational Administrators - Facing the Challenges of the Future," August 17-21, 1992 in Hong Kong, and organized by the Hong Kong Council of Educational Administration. Thom is founder of the Hong Kong Council of Educational Administration (HKCEA) and Advanced Studies in Educational Management at the University of Hong Kong 1980-1984. Educa- 3 November 1992 �tion and educational administration in Hong Kong and China are of high interest as the changes set for 1997 approach. 150 participants from the Commonwealth and the United States were involved. Doug participated in many facets of the conference including meetings on research and development and a visit to the University of Shenzhen in the special economic zone in China just across the Hong Kong border. Finance and law topics were of particular interest. His daughter, Jade, born in Hong Kong, accompanied him and took part in much of the scholarly activity as well as mixing with young Chinese students. Dr. Thom is shown with directors (from left to right) Dr. Alex Fung Chi Wah, Dr. Andrew Wong Kam Cheung, Mrs. Angela Cheung Wong Wan Yiu, JP., Dr. Cheng Kai Ming (also Dean of Education, University of Hong Kong) and Mr. Chu Man Chor. Many of Doug's former Advanced Diploma and Masters students, including Ors. Fung, Wong and Cheng, have gone on to obtain their doctorate degrees in major universities and are now influential in the research, development and planning with respect to Hong Kong and China's educational futures. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all facuity to share with us interesting research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would just would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehicle for communicating your research endeavours to the community at large. For further research information call Anne Klymenko at ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 891 Oor drop by Alumni House. .)) Northwestern Omario is a mottled map of ancient mountains, evergreen forests and deep, cold lakes. It forms the north shore of the most majestic and inscrutable body of water in the world: Lake Superior. It is a land of dazzling summers and near-arctic winters. In a multitude of ways, the writers in this book convey the strength. rawness, and bracing vitality of the landscape and climate they inhabil. And they confirm a timeless truth about literature: that a writer's physictrl surroundings are 3 prime stimulant to the rich cartography of his or her imagination. NEW BOOK RELEASED The Wolf's Eye is the firstever collection of stories by writers from Northwestern Ontario. It was launched Thursday November 26 with editor Charles Wilkins and many of the writers in attendance. A reading was organized on campus the next day for professors John Futhey and Claude Liman whose works were selected. Copies are available in city book stores and in the Alumni Bookstore. A signed copy would make an excellent Christmas gift. 4 Research News November 1992 �CAMPAIGN UPDATE C Dialing for Dollars Supporters of the arts The Alumni Annual Fund is rapidly winding down. The fall phonathon aimed at raising $100,000 of the Association's $175,000 goal. Thanks to telemarketing coaches Susan Hazuda and Rose Costa, and the hard work of 25 student callers, more than $103,000 was raised in pledges. However, according to Scott Fortnum, Manager of Alumni Services, it took more than 18,000 dialed telephone numbers and 5,000 conversations with grads. In addition to the much needed funds, we added 750 new donors and increased the average gift to $50 • a 36% increase over last year! While the stats are most gratifying, one fact became obvious: callers were spending alot of valuable time tracking down lost grads rather than raising money. The Alumni Association has put out a challenge to the entire university community to help them update their alumni database. Perhaps it's a due to an increasingly mobile society, but of the 20,000 grads on the system we have current addresses for fewer than 13,000. If you know a grad who is not receiving the Nor'Wester and wants to stay in touch with the University, call Cathy Trojan at 343-8155. Complimentary symphony tickets for the first six people who put us in contact with lost grads. By the official opening of the Music and Visual Arts Centre, the goal of raising $500,000 for equipment and supplies reached the $175,000 mark. The opening provided the opportunity to recognize and thank many donors. People wishing to help on this campaign in any manner should contact JoAnne Silverman at 343-8910. John and Toie Naysmith share a laugh with friends at the opening. The Jean McNulty Recftal Hall was named by Mrs. Naysmith in recognition of the communfty contribution made by her Mother, an accomplished pianist. Arts supporters Bill and Elizabeth Allcock enjoyed the opening ceremony and a tour of the new facility. C Civil Engineering student Robert Mason enjoys his telemarketing job. When telling grads about all the changes at LU he's likely not aware that looking over his shoulder is a rather famous grad, Rhodes Scholar Rob Foster, currently completing his doctorate in Biology at Oxford. AGORA Marilyn Watson, donor and member of the Arts committee. From left to right, Penny Legge, John Augustine, Annette Augustine, Campaign Co-chair, and committee member Dr. David Legge. 7- November 1992 �Dr. Jim Smithers Honoured by Canada 125 Jim Smithers was honoured by the Government of Canada recently at an event that recognized Canada 125 volunteers. Along with 11 other prominent Canadians, Jim and his wife Marcella, were hosted by the Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Ramon Hnatyshyn at a plaque presentation ceremony held at Rideau Hall. The Canada 125 Volunteer Programme saw over 300,000 participants play a crucial role in the development and implementation of over 23,000 projects nationwide during 1992, the 125th anniversary of Confederation. The 12 outstanding volunteers selected to attend the ceremony came from each of the provinces and territories representing their fellow volunteers. Jim represented Ontario as expedition leader of the Mackenzie "Canada Sea-to-Sea" Project. After 34 years of teaching, Dr. Smithers is about to retire in style although he hasn't officially done so. He still has to mark final exams but the boxes are packed and he is thisclose to vacating his office for good. Jim won't be putting up his feet and relaxing, however. In January he leaves on the Concordia tall ship to teach inf the Class Afloat Program. In May he will be back at Lakehead University to organize the final leg of the Mackenzie trip from Peace River, Alta. to Bella Coola, B.C. Onward Ho, Jim! IN MEMORIAM Helen Prodanyk Professor Helen Kathleen Prodanyk died on October 21, 1992. Helen joined the Faculty of Education in 1980 as a sessional lecturer specializing in primary curriculum and instruction in language arts. In 1987 ,. ,,.,.._ ...~ sheh becafmEeda full-time dmemkber of the f 8c oo1 o ucation an too on the roIe o Field Experience Coordinator. As such she _, assumed responsibility for the implementation of the practice teaching program and quickly developed excellent relations with teachers and school boards. A graduate of Lakehead Teachers College and Lakehead University, Helen taught with the Port Arthur Board of Education, later the Lakehead Board of Education. She recently completed requirements for the Master of Education in Curriculum Studies which will be awarded posthumously at Spring convocation '93. At the memorial service Professor David Bates delivered a eulogy on behalf of her many friends and colleagues from the School of Education. "Everyone was touched by Helen's kindness, warmth, cheerfulness and humour," he said. Director of the School, Alan Bowd praised her as an ideal model for students, "embodying the qualities a fine teacher at any level should possess". In 1990 she initiated and sponsored the first meeting of the Ontario Field Experience co-ordinators, which was held at Lakehead University and has since bcome an annual event. Her professional trademarks were dedication, civility, graciousness and exceptional caring - traits that in the workplace made everyone feel valued and important. A Memorial Scholarship has been established in Helen's name and donations may be made through Alumni House. Your access to more than 6000 key people Ji~~~·- Ji~~~ Universitie Telephone Directory :,t':,~,;::):~~ ~~-::-..'t-~•~''"l:t,l:C:~ "'':.t~~•,:.~~,:;:-~~ ,~~~~hl~"~~~~,> ,,.,_~~~-~ :-.,w;i,.• ;, , ' The Universities Telephone Directory, published annually by the AUCC, gives you direct access to over 6000 Canadian university academics and administrators by providing their: v' name and title v' E-mail address v' fax number v' direct phone number. A valuable reference source, the Universities Telephone Directory also gives you information about: v' academic associations v' government departments and agencies v' federal research granting agencies v' faculty and student organizations. Order your copy today from AUCC Publications/pr, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1 P SN 1, telephone: (613) 5631236 extension 205. Staff and faculty can be invoiced by AUCC for $17.95 (plus GST}. Visa and MasterCard orders accepted. * ~ Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada 8 AGORA November 1992 J) �AUCC NOTES C Setting the AUCC Agenda Corporate Community Invests in Education The AUCC has targetted seven key issues to guide its activities over the next 12 to 18 months. The association identified these issues following a survey of university presidents, an environmental scan and a senior staff planning session attended by nine university presidents. "Our agenda is relevant and responsive, focussed on priority issues with realistic expectations," says Claude LaJeunesse, AUCC president. The issues are: Research: The association and its research committee will review federal support of research - the level and form of funding, the nature and purpose of research support and the delivery of support through three granting councils. Indicators: The AUCC will facilitate the work of universities in defining and developing teaching and research indicators in partnership with regional and provincial associations. And it will watch national and international developments in the use of performance indicators. Federal role in higher education: The AUCC's funding committee will take the next step in exploring options for federal support to university education and research. In particular, it will examine in greater detail the implications of a direct-to-student funding option possibly including income-contingent repayment loans for university students. Governance: University presidents recently spent two days discussing whether existing university governance structures and processes are adapted to the needs of today. The AUCC will watch for examples of "best practices" in university governance to share with its members. Labour relations: The AUCC will provide an effective and timely information exchange on faculty bargaining at Canadian campuses. Student assistance and mobility: The AUCC believes that no academically qualified student should be denied a Canadian university education due to costs or other impediments to student access. In support of this commitment, the association will continue to press the federal government for Canada Student Loans Program reforms. It also plans to review barriers that prevent student mobility among provinces and among universities. International cooperation: The AUCC will promote the involvement of universities in international cooperation and will lobby federal authorities for financial support for universities' international activities. While stressing the above priorities the AUCC will also continue necessary work on past priority issues such as faculty renewal and copyright reform. Last year corporations donated $41.25 million dollars to the education sector and higher education received the lion's share. Higher education was the popular target of corporate donations, receiving 86.7 per cent of the education sector funds. In fact, of the $153.4 million donated by corporations to various causes last year, education received 26.9 per cent , more than any other sector including social services (20.2 per . cent) and health (19.5 per cent). This information comes from 244 respondents to the "Corporate Community Investment in Canada 1991" survey, compiled by the Institute of Donations and Public Affairs Research at the Conterence Board of Canada. So why is education such a popular choice among donors? Because business want to form partnerships with "institutions that will help develop skilled workers," says George Khoury, IDAR director. In other words, the $41.25 million spent in this sector is an investment by business in its own future. That's why many donors now refer to these gifts as "corporate community investment," says Mr. Khoury, 'to reflect the changes in the way corporate donors think of their contribution." They have "an expectation of return in terms of strengthening the community they operate in, and in terms of strengthening their own work force and competitiveness." Allutalion ofC:nrpnrah• Suppurl, All lnduslries. 1991. 19!!0 and 1mm ■ ■ □ 111, The Learning Assistance Centre at Lakehead University will be a feature story on Spectrum, TBT Channel 5, on Sunday December 6, 1992 at 6 pm. Many students, faculty and staff will appear in the 16 minute piece which was produced collaboratively with the Information Office, Learning Assistance Centre, Thunder Bay Television and the Communications Resource Centre on campus. 9 AGORA I I 1~ tt I n I • So who's donating the most? Leading the pack were banks, with the 1Othat responded to the lnstitute's survey reporting an average contribution of $3.1 million each. Close behind were beverage and tobacco companies, at $2.8 million each (four respondents). One heartening note: despite the recession, business is still funding community needs. However, warns Mr. Khoury, tight profit margins mean that new projects are having a hard time finding corporate backers. So what's the key to winning new funding in these hard times? Establish 'partnerships' that serve the needs of business as well as your institution, advises Mr. Khoury, and, above all, don't ask for too much. "If the requests are realistic in terms of the amounts requested," he says, "and sensitive to the realities of the recession, they're more likely to get funded." We're going to be on TV! C IN1 ,.. November 1992 �h(•J;Uh'II by Sean Calijouw Then I go through the tunnel to the elevator in the Education Centre. This is a modern elevator designed with disabilities in mind. However, mine was not the disability in mind and again I must rely on a passer by. Legislated accessibility regulations are a step forward but are in no way complete. Next I travel down the hallway past the Outpost towards the Agora. But I must make a stop at the security office. By the way, my ten minutes is probably already past. I talk to the guards on duty and get one of them to help me take the stairlift between the University Centre and the Agora. If it works {and it doesn't always work) that the ramps with locked bicycles. Condescending treatment of people with a disability is a barrier that needs to be overcome. People ask about me in front .._/ of me to whomever I may happen to be with. People patronize me by treating me like a sick person in a hospital. Why should I be felt sorry for? Lakehead has made many improvements, especially in the design of newer buildings, but the changes we need seem to progress at a much slower rate. We need the attitudes of our fellow Before we can include people students and faculty members to move in with a disability into society, barriers in a direction of total equality. When the attitude and in accessibility must be attitudes change the physical barriers will torn down. However, in fall like the wall in Berlin. many instances accessibility Now I hope you are barriers are the direct result saying, "What can I do to of the lack of awareness and "S & I have,, 't& C01'\-Ce-ruL wlth, ~ help?" The first thing is get foresight. pot:at'mw a.nd,, j,«ch, l q ~ iN\t ~ involved, whether that be by If asked what your tf¥~ coming to our OSAC meetings .___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ or by voicing your opinion to focus was at Lakehead University, many of you faculty, administration and would answer that your courses are probably adds another four or five minutes fellow students. most important. Others might say that to my trip. When I get to the Centennial the social aspects of university life are Building elevator, I again rely on someone what occupy your mind. To tell you the else to assist me to the second floor. And, truth that's probably what I would like to in a jiffy, I arrive in class at least five to ten answer; but, I cannot. My Iiie as a minutes late. Thank god I didn't have to student is governed by barriers both use the washroom because that second physical and attitudinal. That is not to class would be a total write off. This story say that I do not concentrate on my demonstrates some of the physical studies, I do, but I also have to consider barriers that I have encountered. things that people take for granted. To Many of the physical barriers cross illustrate what I mean by having to deal over into the realm of attitude barriers • for with physical barriers, I will tell you example, wheelchair access to residence about a problem I had encountered and student cafeterias. To many people, fairly often last year. having to go through the kitchen to get to Two days a week I had to travel the cafeteria would seem insignificant. But from the Ryan Building to the Centenwhen you think about it. it is degrading. I nial Building for consecutive classes. am transported up and down a service Consider my route, and as an added elevator often in the back corner with dirty bonus lets make it on a snowy day in dishes and half eaten trays of food. Even January. in the cleanest commercial kitchen there is First of all that means I probably a lot of mess about. So I have to contend will not be able to travel between with mashed potatoes and such squishing buildings outside. The ramps are too in my tires. Of course, after a year of Dr. Jim Gellert, Dean of Arts and Science, slippery to navigate in the snow, doing this, I decided to brown bag it and was an active participant in Special Needs especially in the cold of January now I eat in any vacant hallway if the Awareness Week activities. One wearing bulky gloves. Outpost is full. simulation exercise included a campus That means I wait for the See, the cafeteria is accessible. tour using a wheelchair and wearing heavy elevator to take me down to the tunnel. But I am not a tray of food. Along with mitts. Dr. Gellert agrees with Sean that Sounds easy, but I also have to rely on cafeteria access, is the lack of foresight •getting around campus is a challenging the help of a passer by because I can't and awareness shown by many students, experience.· He also commented on the reach the buttons in the Ryan Building faculty and staff. These people constantly way people looked at him. "At times I felt elevator. So say it takes four or five misuse disabled parking spots and block there was an imaginary space around me minutes to make it to the basement. that kept people away.· 11 10 AGORA November 1992 �LAST WRITES by Katherine Shedden President's Report continued from page 2 Valhalla Inn on Friday.December 18. A sit-down meal with dancing and music by The Diplomats is offered at a nominal cost-recovery sum. The Children's Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, December 6, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Please contact Norma Gibson at the Switchboard for details. - Restraint takes many forms. One new one this year will be restrictions on the practice of internally printing and distributing numerous Christmas Cards. In these tough times, a personal e~pression of the season is perhaps more appropriate. Safety First - One hundred and sixty days and counting without a lost-time accident. Congratulations to all who have worked safely (and hard) to achieve our current status. If we continue at this pace until Christmas, we will have achieved the mystical 1 million person hours without a lost-time accident! Early Retirement Incentive for Staff - A reminder that the sign-up period for the one-time only universally accessible program (for those between 60 - 64.5 years on December 31, 1992) expires on December 31, 1991. If interested in exploring details which included extended benefit options, please see Bill Bragnalo. C • 1995 World Nordic Games· In recent weeks, we have participated jointly with Confederation College in very preliminary discussions to explore possible involvement and use of facilities during the 1995 World Nordic Games to be hosted by Thunder Bay. The timing of the Games is somewhat problematic with our school year as the Games are scheduled for March 9-19, 1995. If you have opinions and/or suggestions for potential Lakehead University involvement, please direct your input to one of Grant Walsh, John Russell, John Whitfield, or myself. • Congratulations to Richard Morris, the newly-elected Chair of the Lakehead University Native Education Management Council and to Joanne Fisher as the Council's designated representative to the Lakehead University Board of Governors for the 1992/93 academic year. Dr. Prevost, far right, appears to have convinced his group that attentive listening is critical when others are speaking - even if most use the hand over the mouth approach. • Congratulations to Dr. L. DiMatteo of Economics. I understand from Peter George that a major new publication is in hand. • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• SYMPHONY TICKET WINNERS • And finally, sincere congratulations from the entire University community to Director of Student Services, Joy Himmelman, and her new daughter, Natalie. ( While on campus one Wednesday evening, I heard the roar of enthusiastic voices and hand clapping emanating from 881016. A couple dozen high school students and one proud university professor smiling like an expectant father were settled around long brown lab tables in the School of Forestry. I was greeted at the door with a hearty hand shake and asked to make my name plate. I was handed an agenda, smiled at and introduced to the person next to me. Right on schedule began a 2-hour weekly meeting of the Junior Leadership group, a branch of Toastermasters on campus, lead by Dr. Yves Prevost, the aforementioned "proud father" figure. For the past two years Yves and invited toastmasters, lead a group of high school students through the protocol of speaking in public, running efficient meetings, thinking on your feet, the skills of listening, speaking, and debating. Part of my job in the Information Office includes writing the occasional speech (often ignored or digressed from) but these "kids" were blowing me away with their confidence, talent and abilities. The table topics exercise includes all members taking turns speaking for 2 minutes on a word drawn randomly from an unseen list. The group suffered politely through my ramblings on the word 'salt'. Thankfully I did not receive a penalty from the grammarian nor did I have to fork over a nickel for inflicting "urns" and "ahs" on my new found friends. All was forgotten when one of the best ad libbers I've ever heard spoke with passionate eloquence on the word "ameoba". There was the gavel, timemaster, toasts with water, applause, fear and exhilaration. I came away from the meeting with a renewed faith in our young people, with total confidence that these young leaders of tomorrow will follow good paths or create better ones. I also came away with admiration for the many faculty and staff who give so generously to community endeavours. Salt of the earth types one might say. To close, the past few months have been very busy and hectic, and I expect the pace to continue with the new year. The Share our Northern Vision Campaign continues to go well as John Russell and I continue to wear out our shoe leather. :Mary Harris, Campus Development, Dave Mueller, Security, • Lucy Andreacci, Registrar's Office • All won complimentary : tickets to the family concert in November. Six pairs of tickets • are available by draw for the Dec. 12 Christmas Fantasy : concert at 2:30 pm at the Community Auditiorium. To enter .call Lynn at 343-8300. The draw will be made Dec. 8. • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 AGORA November 1992 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Office at 8300 or mail your information to SN 1002. Deadline for the December AgorA is December??? 1992. CORNWALL CONCERT SERIES 1992-93 All concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall in the Music & Visual Arts Centre (Tuesdays at 12:30 pm unless otherwise noted). Tickets are available at the door. January 12, 1993 Catherine Wilson's Trio - $7.00/$5.00 THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS Extended hours will apply from Friday, November 13 until Friday, December 18 Monday to Friday- 8:00 am to 11:30 pm Friday - 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday - 9:00 am to 11 :30 pm Sunday - 11 :00 am to 11 :30 pm DECEMBER TUESDAY, 1 Midnight Madness Giant Used Book Sale Noon - 4:00 pm Agora LU Status of Women Committee Meeting Topic: "Gender Bias in Teaching" Guest Speaker: Dr. Juanita Epp, Assistant Professor of Education Place: Northern Forest Ecosystem Research Centre Room 2002 Bring Your Own Lunch WEDNESDAY, 2 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Topic: How Canada Should Position Itself In International Relations? Speaker: W.G. Robinson, a.c. Executive Director, National Office Canadian Institute of International Affair: Place: Regional Centre Theatre, RC0005 Time: 8:00 pm Jointly sponsored by the Thunder Bay Branch,CIIA and LU Department of History FRIDAY, 4 Memorial Service 12:15 pm Agora For the 14 women murdered at L'Ecole Polytechnique SUNDAY, 6 2:00 pm LUCC Annual Children's Christmas Party Main Cafeteria $1.00 per child THUNDER BAY ART _ _ _G_A_LL_E_RY_ _ _ :) November 12 • January 10 The Lakehead Board of Education Secondary School Heritage Art Collection. This is a collection of 51 works by 37 artists built up from the early 1930s to the mid-1960s through the presentation of paintings by graduating classes from a number of secondary schools. FRIDAY, 18 Staff and Faculty Christmas Party Valhalla Ballroom 6:00 pm - Symposium 7:00 pm - Dinner 8:30 pm - Presentations to Retirees and 20 year employees 9:00 pm - Dancing to the music of The Diplomats Tickets - $20.00 1992/93 NOR'WESTERS HOME SCHEDULE Dec.2 - Men's basketball vs Wisconsin-Superior Thunder Bay Society of Ballet and Dance present The 10th Annual Program Christmas Fantasy Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Monday, December 7, 1992 7:00 pm Admittance: $5.00 Tickets available at the Auditorium and Keskus A GORA The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations, Lakehead Universtty, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, business and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when material is reproduced or quoted. 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