1 10 4 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/849c12ec8aee3f22281acb562abeb10a.pdf e631cd529fc8a221aefa3d70de63792d PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada Vol.12, Number 4 May 1995 Convocation 1995 Two Anniversaries to Celebrate: Lakehead's 30th Thunder Bay's25th Saul Laskin The Degree of Doctor ofLaws Honoris Causa - Morning Convocation Monique Frize The Degree of Doctor of Engineering Honoris Causa•· Afternoon Convocation It seems fitting this year, as Thunder Bay celebrates its 25th Anniversary, that Lakehead University will confer an honorarydegree on the city's first mayor, Saul Laskin. Joining him on stage at the Community Auditorium will be author Timothy Findley, genetics researcher (and Lakehead alwnna) Helen Donis-Keller, and engineering professor Monique Frize. Annette Augustine, a fonner member of the Board of Governors and now CoChairofthe Music and Visual Arts Centre fund-raising campaign. will be awarded the title of Fellow of the University during the morning ceremony. RobertJ.Gregor, presidentofJamesRiver Marathon Ltd., will receive the AlwnniHonourAwardintheafternoon. In addition, eight professors will accept the title of ProfessorEmeritus including Dr. George Merrill who, for many years, has carried the mace and led the graduands up onto the Convocation stage to themusicofElgar's PompandCircum- stance. Helen Donis-Keller The Degree of Doctor of Science HonorisCausa -- Afternoon Convocation Timothy Findley The Degree of Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa -- Morning Convocation Assistant Registrar Brenda Nelson says 1995will be another record-breaking yearwithcloseto2000 students expected to graduate. Afterthemorning'sceremonies, faculty, staff, students and their guests are invited to join Otancellor Lois Wilson on campus for ajointcelebration in honour of two anniversaries: Lakehead's 30th and Thunder Bay's 25th. Inside: Aids Education Programs -Are they Working?... Contribution to Teaching Awards...Biomechanics �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT Convocation 1995 TheConvocation is shaping up to be a special 30th Birthday PartyforLakeheadUniversityandaspecialrecognitionoftheCity ofThunder Bay's Silver Jubilee. I encourage all of the faculty to comeout and see the pinnacle of your efforts over the years. As you know, over the years, attendance at Convocation has not been stellar. I would remind readers that, increasingly, universities are being held more and more accountable to the public, and this is one very public occasion. Besides, yourstudents would like to see you there. Dr. Robert Rosehart President Lakehead University It does not seem like along time since my last column, so this one will be short. SSHRC INTERNATIONAL SUMMER INSTITUTE Budget 1995-96 TheGovernment ofOntario has still not given us our specific allocations for 1995-96 but, with or without the data, we will ask the Board ofGovernors, at their April delayed meeting on May 26, 1995, to approve the 95-96 operating budget. I have stressed to the Deputy Minister the need to get this type of information out in a more timely manner. The 95-96 fiscal year started May l, 1995! "Challenge '95: Social Science Perspectives on HeaHh Service Delivery Issues In Rural and Remote Areas" -August 14-24, 1995 Eight teams were selected by an international and interdisciplinary panel of senior social scientists, to participate in this 11-day event. All teams have an interinstitutional membership and comprise both established and new scholars. The home institution of the team leaders are -- Beyond'95 Throughout the public and broader public sector, beyond 1995 promises to be a challenging time. Challenge does, however, present opportunity for creativity and innovation, and we need to be up for the issues we will, as an institution, have to collectively work out. In the interim, I have detected a sort of "wait and see" attitude among most staff, faculty and administration and, although I can relate to this from ahwnan nature and behaviour perspective, it comes up short in terms of a planning model. Having said the above, I also concedethat itis difficult to know or to give too much direction until we see the lay of the land. I expect the new Ontario Government (whatever party wins) will bring in a budget in early fall which will include the transfer reduction targets. This will be ourfirst concretesignal as to the magnitude ofthe challenge before Lakehead. As well, the enrolment dust will have settled, and we can then look at where we may start over the next three to five years from a student enrolment perspective. Finishing off 1995 and entering 1996 will, as well, see the end of the Social Contract. University of New England, Armidal,NSW University of Florida,Gainesville, Florida University of Maine,Orono, Maine Alberta Cancer Board, Calgary, Alberta University of Windsor, Ontario Universityof Lethbridge, Alberta Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario Australia USA USA Canada Canada Canada Canada Canada Lakehead University will be well represented, having members on three of the eight teams. J. Farren (Kinesiology),L. McKay (Nursing), J. Park (NHHRRU), J. Tan (Psychology), with B. Cohen (Community Health Science, University of Manitoba) will form one team led by L.Diem (Nursing). M:L.KeUey(NECAH) and J.B. Minore (NHHRRU) will participate on teams initiated by Laurentian and Windsor Universities respectively. Health Canada and the Medical Research Council of Canada have recently awarded grants in support of the Institute. They recognize the Institute offers unrivalled opportunity for the establishment of ongoing and lasting contacts between international scholars who share similar interests, and for the development of joint research initiatives in this important area. This is the first MRC grant to be awarded to Lakehead University. For further information, contact Jean Engholm, Coordinator, at 343-2137. In consideration of the above, I have been encouraging the Vice-Presidents, Deans and Directors to preserve as much flexibility in staff and faculty appointments as possible and, as well, to present maximum opportunity to fill openings from within in order to continue our commitments to our existing faculty and staff. Although this is not possible in all cases, increasingly, it will be seriously looked at when openings occur. Ontario Election 1995 The talk continues. Little focus on universities yet except some philosophical remarks from Mike Harris, P.C. Leader on the issue of tenure. All tenured faculty might be interested in his perspective - Linda Phillips has a transcript if you are interested. 2 AGORA May 1995 �PEOPLE, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS Lakehead University Wins Lakebead University congratulates the recipients oftbe Contribution to Teaching Award for 1994-95: Dr. Aris Carastathis Department of Music Dr. Doug West Department of Political Studies Dr. Scott Hamilton Deparnnent of Anthropology Thunder Bay Wins is the first communffy-based lottery in Ontario which serves over 90 not-for-profit agencies. As recipient ofthe allocation proceeds, LakeheadUniversity has awardeddeserving students substantial bursary dollars to help offset their education costs. This year we were fortunate to receive over$4400 which assisted over 15 students. We salute Thunder Bay Wins/ Students receiving a $300 bursary include: Dana Biernacki, Bachelor ofEducation, Stacey Blais, Bachelor ofScience-Nursing, TraC8y Cressey, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, Michelle Cmkovieh, Bachelor of Science-Nursing, Allison Cyr, Honours Bachelor of ScienC8-Medical Lab, Delia Grandinetti, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, Todd Irwin, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, Clinton Kraft, Bachelor of Education, Anne Lamesse, Bachelor of Science-Nursing, Lori Naccarato, Bachelor ofArts, Bachelor of Education, Carrie Paukstys, Bachelor ofEducation, Andrea Peden, Honours Bachelor ofArts, Tammy Pentney, Bachelor ofScienceNursing, Todd Tran, Bachelor ofScience-Nursing, Chinaeme Ukwuoma, Bachelor of Science-Nursing. Dr. Daniel Klassen Faculty ofEducation Lakehead University was well represented at the 4th Circumpolar Universities Cooperation Conference at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George where Geoff Weller, our former VP (Academic), is PresidenL John Whitfield represented Lakehead's administration. Marg Boone, Lorne McDougall, Michel Morton and June O'Brien of the School of Nursing, all presented papers. Lorne and June presented their paper entitled The Native Nurses Entry Program and the lAkehead University School ofNursing: Supporting Cullurally Sensitive Health Care Delivery. In addition, the NNEP promotion/recruitment display was mounted for the information ofconference participants. Michel's presentation, Understanding Attrition Among Aboriginal Nursing Students, described research Marg Boone, Karen Poole and Michel are doing. Marg also presented a paper Understanding One Another's Roles: A Criticallssuefor Multidisciplinary Health Team members working in Northern RuralCommunities. This paper described the work ofMarg, Bruce Minore (NHHRRU), Mae Katt and Peggy Kinch (Nishnawbe Aski Nation). June O'Brien, John Whitfield, Lorne McDougall and Michell Morton attended the 4th Circumpolar Universities Cooperation Conference at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George last February. AGORA 3 May 1995 �RESEARCH NEWS Aids Education Programs Are They Working? Researchers at Lakehead Unisecond year similar surveys were versity have completed a three-year conducted and important changes EDUCA study investigating the ways young made in several parts of the educaFOR peopleenteringwtlversityfromhigh tional program. Inall, approximately school are prepared to cope with the POST SEC one thousand students directly parthreat of AIDS. The work was supticipated in the study, several hunST ported by grants from the Max Bell dred of them taking part in specific Foundation and the Canadian Founactivities. dation for AIDS research. An important outcome of the NursingprofessorCynthiaLoos studyisanAIDSEducationPackage and educational psychologist Alan for Post Secondary Students. This Bowd began the project bysurveying consists of a lively and informative first year students coming directly to hour-long video with accompanying the campus from high school. Stuactivities and resources. The video dents were asked questions about was made entirely on campus and their own sexual behaviour, their features students in frank discusknowledge about AIDS and safersex, sions of how to practise safer, reA HANDBOOK FOR and their communication skills and sponsible sex in the second half of HEALTH EDUCATORS ability to change behaviour that might the nineties. Young women form the put them at risk for infection. group in which AIDS is now increasAkm Umvd. 1-'h.lJ. & l)mhia l...oo..:. M .Hd.... H.N . Through the subsequent year a ing most rapidly. The video and variety of activities and resources some of its accompanying material were made available to all students and a follow-up surveysought take a close look at some of the different needs of young women to discover how effective each approach was. During the project's and men in avoiding mv and other sexually transmitteddiseases. AIDS 'We would like every college and university campus in Canada to have one of our AIDS Education Packages," says Professor Loos. "Thanks to the help received in production from the Max Bell Foundation, this should soon be possible." Among the many findings reported by Cynthia Loos and Alan Bawd were: •Students were generallyfactually well-informed about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Many thank high school programs for this but believe they should begin earlier. -The desire to enquire concerning apartner's past sex behaviour decreases as time in university increases. -Students who had engaged in unprotected sex with anumber of partners judged their risk level for AIDS no higher than students who were in monogamous relationships. Many of the nineteen-year-olds took the dangerous view "it can't happen to me." -Young women were more likely to insist on safer sex than were males, They were also better communicators, and more likely to seek out current information on AIDS. To enquire about the AIDS Education Package for Post Secondary Students contact Cynthia Loos at Lakehead University, School of Nursing, Telephone(807) 343-8733 or Fax (807) 343-8246 4 AGORA May 1995 �RESEARCH NEWS Research on the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships In late 1992, a group of Lakehead researchers came togetberto fonn the Nordic Championships Research Centre. The objectives of the centre included facilitating and encouraging research on various aspects of this special sporting event. Several of the research projects initiated under the auspices of the centre are now coming to fruition. Among these are two projects undertaken by Dr. Dave Twynam of the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism and Dr. Margaret Johnston of the Centre for Northern Studies and Department ofGeography. School of Kinesiology Dr. Thomas M.K.Song and graduate student Ron Wilson have been working on the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMEs) of various frequencies and intensities on energy metabolism. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation is commonly used in rehabilitation from injuries and to improve strength. Little study has been done on the effects of various frequencies and intensities ofNMEs on energy metabolism. The study attempted to provide the most efficient and least painful electrical stimulation training program for the able, the disabled and athletes. Both projects were designed to examine the nature of perceptions, behaviours, and attitudes related to the Championships, with two specific groups surveyed through the use ofquestionnaires: spectators and community residents. The spectator survey took place on site with 350visitors and 300resident spectators responding after random interception. Visitors were questioned particularly about their views of the host community and their levels of use and satisfaction with tourist attractions and infrastructure. All respondents were asked about their experiences at the event and their views on specific potential impacts of the Championships. The survey ofcommunity residents measures attitudes toward the event, perceived effects on the community, and respondents' involvement in the event. lnree cycles of surveying were planned. The first phase occurred in December, the second immediately following the close of the Championships, and the third will occur in the autumn of 1995. Dr.John Shultis, fonnerlyoftheOutdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism program, is also associated with this component of the research. Results from these surveys will help in assessing the impacts of the Championships on the community and the ways in which various segments of the Thunder Bay population experienced the event. Though not commissioned by the Championships Organizing Committee or City Council, it is expected that both groups might be interested in the results. Call for Papers and Workshop Presentations for Shaping Tomorrow's North - The Role of Tourism and Recreation -An International Conference for Industry, Governmentand Researchers Thunder Bay, Ontario October 12-15, 1995 Paper sessions and workshop themes:challenges in northern tourism; native people and tourism; research needs; culture and tourism; nature-oriented recreation; marketing strategies; eco-tourism; adventure recreation; environmental protections; planning for tourism and recreation; regional initiatives; land use conflicts. presented by: Centre for Northern Studies Lakehead University Phone: 807-343-8360 Fax: 807 343-8100 E-mail: robbie.ferguson@lakeheadu.ca 5 AGORA May 1995 �CONVOCATION 1995 HELEN DONIS-KELLER After graduating with an Honours Bachelorof Science Degree in Biology from Lakehead University in 1975,Helen Donis-Keller went on to complete a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Harvard University and is now working with the Washington University School of Medicine. Her title is Professor of Surgery and Genetics, and Director of the Division of Human Molecular Genetics, Department ofSurgery. She also holds joint appointments in the Department ofPsychiatry and Genetics. In theearlyl980s while working for Collaborative Research, Inc. in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Dr. Donis-Keller led a project which included mapping the gene for cystic fibrosis to human chromosome 7. Recently. her laboratory has been active in the construction of genetic maps of the human genome, in identifying genes responsible for inherited disorders including some forms of cancer, and in developing predictive tests for these disorders. She has also been involved in studies to define the current status of genetic testing and recommending policy regarding the use ofgenetic information. SAUL LASKIN MONIQUE FRIZE Aformer alderman for the City of Port Arthurfrom 1959to 1960, Saul Laskin served as Mayor of Port Arthurfrom 1962to 1969 and was the firstMayorof the City ofThunder Bay, serving from 1970 to 1972. Born in Fort William, Saul Laskin received his secondary education at Fort William Collegiate Institute and later at Harbord Collegiate Institute in Toronto. He subsequently earned a diploma in Business Administration from the University of Washington. In addition to serving as president of Laskin'sFumiturefrom 1946untilhis retirement in 1988, Mr. Laskin has been active in community activities in Thunder Bay for many years. His achievements include being past president of Shaarey Shomayim Synagogue, the Port Arthur Red Cross, the Ontario Mayors and Reeves, B 'nai Brith Lodge, the VJ.P. Independent Purchasers, and the Port Arthur Rotary Club. He has also served as past Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Unemployment Commission ofCanada. and was a past Chairman of the Board ofGovernors ofLakehead University. having served on the Board from 1965 to 1973 and from 1975 to 1982. Muchof Monique Frize's career has been devoted to increasing opportunities for women in engineering. In December, 1989,shewas appointed the first holder of the Northern Telecom-NSERCWomen in EngineeringChairat the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton where she had the responsibility to develop programs to recruit and retain women in the profession. Dr. Frize was the first woman to study engineering at an Ottawa University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Electrical Engineering) at the University of Ottawa in 1966, and then continued her studies at Imperial College in London where she obtained a Master's in Philosophy in Electrical Engineering (Engineering in Medicine) in I970. In 1986, she completed a Master's ofBusiness Administration from the Universite de Moncton in New Brunswick and in 1989 a Doctorate from Erasmus Universiteit in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. At UNB, Dr. Frize teaches in the Department ofElectrical Engineering and is a research faculty member of the Biom~ical Engineering Institute. She currently chairs aNSERC Task force whose focus will be to report how to increase women's participation in scholarship and university teaching in the fields of science and engineering. New this Year: Convocation Eve moves to the Outpost The annual Convocation Eve Celebration will be a little different this year. Instead of It being In the Faculty Lounge, the evening celebration for graduating students and thelrfamllles Is being held In the Student Centre. From7:00to8:00pm,acompllmentary beef-on-a-bundlnnerwlllbeserved, followed by the Introduction of the Honorary Degree Recipients and the Alumni Honour Award Recipient. Music and danclngwlll follow. All students, alumni, staff, faculty and friends are welcome to attend. Formorelnfonnatlon contact Kristine Carey at Alumni Services (807) 343-8155. 6 AGORA May 1995 �CONVOCATION 1995 TIMOTHY FINDLEY ANNmE AUGUSTINE Fellow of the University Timothy Findley's first career was in the theatre; he was a charter company memberof Ontario's Stratford Shakespearean Festival in 1953, and later appeared in several European capitals, in New York and Toronto, touring both the United Kingdom and the United States in Thornton Wilder's The Matchmaker, starring Ruth Gordon. With the encouragement of both Wilder and Gordon, by 1963 Findley turned to fulltime writing, and first came to prominence with his third novel, The Wars, winnerofaGovernor-General' s Award ( 1977) and now a Canadian classic. Following such best-sellers as Famous Last Words ( 1981 ), his first mystery-The Telling ofUes-was awarded an "Edgar" in 1989. His most recent collection of shon fiction, Stones, won Ontario' s Trillium Award in 1989, whilehisfirstbookof non-fiction, InsideMemory:Pages from a Writer' sWorkbook, in 1991 made him the first two-time winner of a Canadian Authors Association award. Other books and plays include Not ' WantedontheVoyage, Headhunter, and The Stillborn Lover. In 1994, Findley's body of work earned him the Toronto Arts Award in Writing and Publishing. He is an Officerof the Order of Canada (1986) and has also been awarded the Order of Ontario ( 1991) as well as several Honorary Doctorates. Annette Augustine isa greatfriend ofLakehead University, both in spirit and action. From 1989-93shewasamemberoftheLakehead Board of Governors where she served on tbelnvestment,Nominatingand ExewtiveCommittees. During that time she and Syd Halter became Co-Chairs ofa largely grassroots fundraising campaign which has succeeded in surpassing its goal of $500,000 for the Lakehead University Music and Visual Arts Centre. Augustine was pivotal in helping to build the National Exhibition Centre, currently the Thunder Bay Art Gallery.In recent yearsshe served on the Board ofthe Art Gallery of Ontario where she worked to create a greater awareness about the North and its cultural needs. Born in Kitchener, Augustine graduated from the Ontario College ofArt in 1951. She and her husband, Dr. John Augustine, have beenconsistentgenerous supporters ofLakehead University. ROBERTJ. GREGOR Alumni Honour Award RobertJ.Gregor,tbedyruunicpresidentofJamesRiverMarathonLtd.,and a lifelong resident of Northern Ontario, will receive the prestigious Alumni Honour Award this year presented by the Alumni Association. BominSudbury, Gregor graduated from Lakehead in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts in EconomiQi & PoliticalStudies and wenton to study at the University ofManitoba in the pre-masters program. He joined the Marathon kraft pulp mill operation in 1972 and worked his way up through the ranksofthe company to become president in 1989. Gregor is being recognized for hisachievements in economic development and environmental concern, and for his exceptional commibnent to improving thequality oflife in hiscommllllity. He is the recipientofthe Northern Ontario Business-- Executive ofthe Year --Award ofMerit, the Amercian Economic Development Council Award ofExcellence, and the James River Corporation Gold Key Award for Environmental Achievement. Professors Emeriti: Dr. Willem H. Baarschers Dr.Edward Bauman Dr. Donald Carpenter Dr. RobertE.Fanner, Jr. AGORA - Department ofChemistry - Department of Psychology - Department of Social Work -Faculty of Forestry Professor D. Gwynlleu Hughes Dr. Virshwar V. Paranjape Dr.John Warren Dr. George Merrill - Department of Physics - Department of Physics - Department of Physics -Department ofEnglish May 1995 �Having completed her education as a mature student, Gloria Fraser feels she has much in common with many of the aboriginal students who see her in her capacity as Native Counsellor at Lakehead. She is also sympathetic to students with special needs since she has had to overcome both physical and learning disabilities. Fraser spent six years of her childhood in a body cast because of a congenital bone disease. She was ten years old when she started school and with such difficulties as dyslexia and a speech impairment to overcome, it was a considerable achievement to eventually land a bookkeeping job in her hometown ofLunenberg, Nova Scotia. Gloria soon became bored, however, and began to search for schools that could meet her special needs. After some academic upgrading, she was able to complete the Bachelor of Science program at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. She then returned to Canada to complete her Bachelor of Education and Master of Educational Psychology at Acadia University. She has since worked with emotionallydisturbed children through the Newfoundland school system and for Integrated Services for Northern Children in Pickle Lake, Ontario. Fraser, a Micmac, is deeply interested in all things relating to her aboriginal heritage. She also enjoys photography, hiking, reading, and a number of arts and crafts activities. Her heroes? Albert Einstein and Helen Keller. Ray Rivard, one of the first graduates ofLakehead's degree program in Forestry and a former member of the Alumni Association's Board of Directors, is back on campus - this time as an employee in the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. As Acting Research Officer, Rivard negotiates funding for research projects and then monitors their progress especially the financial aspects. Rivard's credentials are impressive. He spent almost a decade working in the forest industry before becoming Regional Development Economist for the Ministry of Development and Mines. In the 1990s, he has been Manager oftheMinistryofTourismandRecreationforThunderBayand Sault Ste. Marie, and partner/manager of Loch Lomond/Candy Mountain Ski Resort. His wife Judy is owner and operator of Uniforms Plus on Memorial Ave. Toe Rivardshave three children: adaughter Shannon who has just graduated from Queen's, Jayme, a student at the University ofNorth Dakota, and Jeff who is finishing high school. Now that the children are leaving the nest, Ray and Judy have a new project in the works. In about a year, they plan to open a bed and breakfast establishment in the city's downtown south core. As a Lakehead University alumnus who was born and raised in Mississauga, Chris White is happy with his position as Secondary School Liaison Officer in the Registrar's office. He is responsible for admissions, counselling and liaisons which includes travelling and speaking to students in high schools and community colleges around Ontario. White completed an Honours Bach. &,, elor of Physical Education and one-year . ____,_ _ _ _ _ _ __. Bachelorof Education. He first volunteered in the Registrar's Office in 1991, and he felt then that this was an area he would like to pursue. Other jobs have included supply teaching, three years as Residence Assistant andsummers working for Conference Services. As Liaison Officer, White says it is his job to be accessible, to enlighten, and to make students aware of what is available at Lakehead both academically and socially. As you would expect from a Phys Ed major, sports occupy a great part ofChris White's leisure time, but he also enjoys music and reading. Most people would be surprised to learn that he actual! yearned money working as amovie/television actor before leaving the Toronto area. Since January, Rob Olivier has been Program Co-ordinator of the Native Access Program for Engineering (NAPE).Olivier, who grew up in Homepayne, Ontario, completedhis honours degree in civil engineering at the University of Windsor. This co-op program allowed him to acquire a broad range of practical experience working with traffic and roads engineering for the City of Windsor, as a junior construction engineer in Toronto, and wi ih a consulting firm in Sault Ste. Marie. After graduation, Olivier was employed in the Technical Services Department of a tribal council. As NAPE's co-ordinator, Olivier is largely concerned with the administration and promotion of the program. He does some tutoring, however, and finds working with the NAPE students particularly rewarding. In his leisure time, Olivier likes to run, cycle, hike, fish and photograph our rugged northern landscape. Indoor pleasures include working with computers and reading--"lots." Rob says the most surprising thing about him is that he is an engineer who does not play golf - a rare specimen it seems. 8 AGORA --Lo"aineSeppala May 1995 �PEOPLE, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS _) l . SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY to host XIII INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF BIOMECHANICS IN SPORT July 18-20, 1995 Jc A GORA The month ofJuly will be a busy time for the School of Kinesiology as more than 200 delegates are expected to take part in theXIII International Symposium ofBiomechanics in Sport. Researchers presenting papers at the Symposium include Pekka Lutanen from the DepartmeQt of Biology of Physical Activity at the University of JyvAskyla, Finland; Frantisek Vaverka from the Laboratory of Human Movement Studies at the Palacky University of Czechoslovakia; Nigel Gleeson from the University ofStaffordshire, England; Lufteruis Tsarouchas, of the Helenic Sport Institute in Athens, Greece; and Ross Sanders from the School of Physical Education at the University of Otago, New zealand. Specific areas of discussion will be sport biomechanics, coaching and teaching, sport and special populations, training and rehabilitation and equipment design. The conference Chair is Associate Professor Tony Bauer who has been atLakehead University since 1984. Dr.Bauer's past research interests have included the Biomechanics of Exercise and Sport, the Effects of Footwear on Balance and Postural Control while his current study involves the Biomechanical Measurement of Human Power Production in Skiing. The social convenor of the XIII International Symposium is Associate Professor Moira McPherson who is also Director of the new Sport Research and Testing Institute at Big Thunder Sports Park. Dr. McPherson's recent interests have been in the area of applied sport biomechanics of winter activities and she is currently working with the National Cross-Country, Figure Skating and Ski Jumping Teams on Technique Assessment and Coaching Development. This is the first time that such a conference has been held at Lakehead University and it is a sign of the high quality of academic research being carried out at the School of Kinesiology. Not only will participants be involved in the conference proceedings, but there is a full schedule of recreational activities planned to hlghlight the Thunder Bay area. Special activities include salmon fishing, a canoe trip, nightly entertainment and dancing, an informal barbecue, slide shows, a First Nations Pow-Wow, local bus tours and closing ceremonies, which will be held at Old Fon William. Dr. Bauer and Dr. McPherson invite the residents of Thunder Bay and Lakehead University alumni to register for the conference and enjoy some of thew orId's most accredited researchers and practitioners discuss current concepts in biomechanics and sport. For more information on the xm International Symposium ofBiomechanics in Sport, or on purchasing the proceedings of the Conference, contact the University School of Kinesiology at (807) 343-8110. -- Tony McQuilter AGORA Best Newsletter p Lakehead University's staff and faculty newsletter was presented with the award for "Best Newsletter" at the Thunder Bay Press Club's annual media awards dinner last month. In addition two new Science/Research Awards sponsored by Lakehead University were presented. Winners this year were Laura Boast, a reporter with The Chronicle-] oumal/The TimesNews, and Mark Oldfield and his team from MCTV in Sudbury. BOUND FOR JAPAN For three months this summer Shelly Lyn Perozak, Robert Dew, Undsay Baker, and Kathryn Hauck (not shown) will be taking pa.rt in an exchange program at Lakehead's sister institution in Japan - Gifu University ofEducation and Languages. The students will stay with host families, study basic Japanese and learn about Japanese culture andsociety through lectures, class discussions and field trips. THANK YOU On behalf ofLakehead University Community Council we wish to express our sincere appreciation to the UniversityComrnunity fortheirparticipation infund-raising for LUCC. Sofarwehave accumulated $767 which will be used over the year to support the various children's activities. During the clean up/garbage collection day in December the University donated $1 per garbage bag collected with a grand total of $515. We have received several donations plus the annual donation from LUSU. We also have a penny collection and a monthly 50/50draw with tickets available at the switchboard. We will also accept Canadian Tire money which can be left at the switchboard. We appreciate your continued support. Cheryl Balacko, Bookstore Norma Gibson, Switchboard Heather Williams, Payroll 9 May 1995 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY m Lakehead University Injury Statistics January 1- April 30, 1995 NEW AND UPCOMING CD-ROM PRODUCTS IN THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY COMPENSABLE INJURIES Jan. ELECTRONIC HRAF The Human Relations Area Files (HR.AF) is a collection of resource materials on selected cultures from all major areas ofthe world. This collection has been previously issued in microfiche format, but is now being issued only on CD-ROM. This firstCDROM installment of HRAF contains text and graphics covering fifteen cultures. Cultures include Chinese-Americans, ChineseCanadians, Cajuns and Trobriands. Medical Aid Injuries Approved Pending Decision by WCB 15 8 Lost Time Injuries Approved Pending Decision by WCB Oxford English Dictionary on CD-ROM This is the CD-ROM version of the second edition of The Oxford English Dictionary. This dictionary is a record of the history and development of the language since its early origins before the Norman Conquest. Each entry traces the development of forms and meanings of a word in chronological order. This historical information is illustrated with quotations. Number of Days Lost On Approved Claims On Claims Pending Jan. 1-Aprll 30 1-Aprll 30 1994 1995 24 0 5 0 6 1 36 0 Twosummerstudents will bejoiningthe Human Resources-Health &Safety staff from May to August of this year. One of ourstudents will be working behindthe scenes setting up aWCB database. The database will help usto track trends in injuries andaccidents, and will provide uswith the means to easily calculate WCBsurcharges and/or rebates underthe New Experimental Experience RatingSystem (NEER). We anticipateth atthe infonnationwill be particularlyuseful to managers and supervisors infurtherdeveloping accident prevention programs intheir own departments. HYDAT CD-ROM HYDAT contains water quantity and sediment data collected by Environment Canada from over3,500 active stations and some 4,200discontinuedsites across Canada. Data ranges from the year 1850 to the present. For more information on these orany otherCD-ROM product, please contact Valerie Gibbons at extension 8129. Oursecond student will be visiting staffwho are currently using computers on the job. The student will be evaluating both computer workstation design, andjobdesign/task organization. As well, he/she will document injuries and/orphysical discomfort associated with each individual's use of his/her computer. Afinal report outlining aprioritized listof workstations requiring upgrading will be issued atthe end ofthis project. NEW AND UPCOMING SOURCES IN THE NORTHERN STUDIES RESOURCE CENTRE BibliographyofNative North Americanson CD-ROM This CD-ROM includes over 60,000 citations to "journal articles, essays, monographs, dissertations and U.S. government documents related to Native North American history, culture and life". It replaces the Ethnographic Bibliography ofNorth America. "Working together to create asafe andhealthy environment for work and study. " Electronic Finding Aids for Indian Affairs RG10 These finding aids allow for quick access to the records found in Indian Affairs RG 10. ASTIS Bibliography (Arctic Science and Technology Information System) The ASTIS Bibliography provides bibliographic citations and descriptions of research projects on the Canadian Arctic. Currently, this bibliography is available in the Centre on microfiche. In June, this Bibliography will beavailableforsearchingon CD-ROM For more information on these or other reference sources in the Northern Studies Resource Centre please contact Louise Wuorinen at extension 8728. Congratulations to the newly•el9Cted LUSU ex9Cutive for 1995· 96: President Adele Ritchie (centre), VP Student Issues Nicole Lewis {left), and VP Finance Sonja Hansen. 10 AGORA May 1995 �NEWS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES - Reminder: There are video and cassette tapes available for borrowing from the Human Resources Department. Health and Safety Certification Two members of the Lakehead University Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) recently completed training which enabled them to become designated as Certified Members of theJHSC. Norma Gibson (OPEIU), representing worker members of the committee, and Peter Kerr, representing management members of the committee, attended three weeks of training with the Workers' Health & Safety Centre and the htdustrial Accident Prevention Association respectively. After completion of the training, Norma and Peter submitted a hazard analysis to the Workplace Health and Safety Agency to complete this portion of the certification process. Later this year they will attend sector-specific training, which is anticipated to last approximately one week. • The new designation carries with it both rights and responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act. These include the right to: - investigate reports that dangerous circumstances exist; -jointly order the University to stop dangerous work; -conduct workplace inspections; and - assist in the investigation of a work refusal. Norma and Peter will work together to enhance the internal responsibility system of the University in its mission to provide a safe and healthy environment for work and study. Congratulations! Something Bugging You? Buy5mart#3: Generic drugs helpto significantly reduce drug expenditures. On average, they are priced between 40·50%lowerthan theirbrand name equivalents {Canadian Drug Manufacturers Association). Generic drugs are high quality and just assafe and effective astheirbrand name equivalents. Increased use ofgenericdrugs could save our health plan substantial dollars annually, and still providethe employeethe required medicine. Have you discussedthe use of ageneric substitute with yourphysician and/orphannacist? Frequently Asked Benefits Questions: Call Your EAP 343-4626 For CONFIDENTIAL Help Q. ls there any advantage to being covered underourinsurance plan when my spouse has family coverage where he/she works? A. If the coverage isthe same for both spouses,there is no advantage except in vision care, where you can claim your expenses under both policies. Check your spouse's plan carefully to see if both plans are really necessary. It costs the University $139.09 permonth to pay for family benefits. Q. How do I submit claims for my spouse and children if both my spouse and I havecoverageunderdifferentplans? A. If both you and your spouse have coverage, you must submit your claims to ourinsurance plan, and your spouse must submit his/hers to his/herplan. Claims for your children mustbe submittedfirstunderthe plan ofthe parent with the earlierbirthday in the year, i.e. ifyour birthday is in May and your spouse's is in November, your children's expenses must be submitted under yourplan first, and any expenses not covered canthenbe submittedunderyour spouse's plan. Quote of the Month: There are millions of adults who can't read or count, recent studies claim, and if you don't believe it, take a look at the folks in front of you at the express checkout. HumanResources Telephone Fax number 343-8334 346-7701 11 AGORA May 1995 �CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the campus calendar, please call Frances Harding at the Information Office at 343-8193 or mail your information to Avila Centre. DeadlinefortheJune Agora is June 9, 1995. MAY / JUNE 1ST ANNUAL VISIONS DINNER CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday, June 20 Spring Session-May 1to June 15, 1995 The CNIBandtheAlumniAssociation present aspecial fundraisi ng dinnerfeaturing "The Wit and Witticismof ArthurBlack," atthe Italian Centennial Hall. Tickets are $30. For informationcall 345-3341. Mon.toThurs. Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 8:00amto 10:30pm 8:00amto 5:00pm 11 :0Oamto 11 :30pm 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday May 22 (Victoria Day} the Library will be closed. TEA-'N-TOTS'-FASHION Sunday, June 4 CONVOCATION EVE CELEBRATION Friday, May 26 Alumni, Faculty, Staff&Students are invitedto the annual Convocation Eve Celebration which will be held in The Outpost. 7:00-8:00 pm Complimentary Beef-on-a-Bun 8:00 -8:30 pm Remarks 8:30 - 1:00 Music & Dancing Formore informationcontact Kristine Carey atAlumni Services343-8155. Nanabijou childcare centreis hosting an afternoontea and children's fashion show (for kids aged 1-14 years} on Sunday, June 4at 2:00 pm at the Da Vinci Centre's main hall. (doors open at 1:00 pm}There will be general information relatedto kids.Tickets (in advance):$6 tor adults, $4tor children (at the door} $7for adults $5 forchildren Available from LUSUoffice, Kiddie Kobble,TtheSunglassClub, and Ettabets. CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY WEEK June 12-19 QCONVOCATION D saturday, May 27 Thunder BayCommunity Auditorium Morning Convocation:9:00 am Afternoon Convocation:2:30 pm For more Information Call the Registrarat343-8269 Various activitiesand events will be occurring atworkplacesthroughouttheCity and atthe Children's Festival. An Awards Luncheon recognizing outstanding achievementwill be held on June 15. For more information, Call John Petherickat343-8001. INTERNATIONAL BIOMECHANICS CONFERENCE SCHOOL OF NURSING 30TH ANNIVERSARY The School of Nursing's30thAnniversary Reunion is setforthe May 26-28 weekend. There are anumberof activities planned for Saturday, May 27 culminating in adinner with entertainment atOld FortWilliam. A Sunday brunch on campus has also bee planned. Thedinnerwill cost$30and brunch $11. There is alotof excitement aboutthisweekend and manyformer faculty and alumni will be in attendanc~. Registration packages were sentout m early April. For more information contaci Lori atthe School of Nursing 343-8395. July18-20 Hosted by the School of Kinesiology. The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of External Relations,. Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontano. It is published monthly (except July and August) and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local government, media, businesses and friends of the University. Credit is appreciated when materlal Is reproduced or quoted. Director of External Relations: Joy Himmelman Co-ordinator, Information and Promotion Services: Katherine Shedden Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Photography: Peter Puna and PR staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski, Nicole Sutherland Printing: LU Print Shop Address correspondence to: Edltor/Agora Information Office, Avila C8ntrs Lakehead University Ollver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 (807) 343-8300 FAX (807) 343-8192 E-mall: Frances.Hardlng@LakeheadU.CA •"' Cu Troja n De v el . ~ Alumni Affai r s sf [ Q) ai · - Q) ~u.f E~ ,, <DO 0~ a:u N ti ~ 1: -• ... (/) (/) 3,U t;O 12 AGORA A GORA itu May 1995 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/7937254e2e6fa41225c8628a48c835f5.pdf 70e42f922ea59352639f912abf46dcec PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada Vol.12, Number 5 June 1995 1994-95 MEDALS & AWARDS Poulin Award: Stephannie C. Roy President's Award: Christina Colleen Maclean, JenniferFrances Metcalfe, Susan PatriciaBoyes, Maria GraziaDeAgazio, Angela Nicole Lockart, Jennifer Lee Milne, Jennifer June Resz~nyk Dean of Arts and Sciences Medals: Karen Noonan, Andrea Kohan, GeertvanderVeen, Darren Shane Compton, Melanie F. McCallum, Jeffrey A. Kemp Dean Braun Medals:Tracey Louise Michano, Timothy Malcolm Shuff, Nancy Mazure-Hall, Janine Holly Barker, Richard Warren McKinley, Adrienne Regina Stolz, David Hans Schroeder, Stephen M. BlazinoPhillipCha~es Elkie, David Foster Martin, Dwayne Wesley Fuchs WIiiiam A. West Education Medals: Jane Hawketts, Sharron Marie Stadtlander, Kristi LynneKustura, TammyTheresaBobyk,Helen CatherineWassegipg, Wayne BernardFletcher Chancellor's Medal: Allison Margaret Dove, Shelly Rae King, Governor General's Gold Medal: Dale Andrew Harrison, GovernorGeneral's Silver Medal: Sharon Louise Frenette, Governor-General's College Bronze Medal: Michael David Plata, Lieutenant-Governor's Medal: Timothy Malcolm Shuff Former Thunder Bay mayor Saul Laskin and his grandcilildren take a closer look at the huge birthday cake made by Versa to celelxate Lakehead's30th Anniversaryand the City of Thunder Bay's 25th Anniversary. Laskin was presented an honorary degree at Convocation along with Monique Frize, Helen Donis-Keller and Timothy Findley. An excerpt from Timothy Findley's address to the class of '95 can be found on page 12. Twenty-fiveJapanese students from theGifu University of Education and Languages arrived in Thunder Bay in May for a three-month visit. They will be living on campus, auending classes during the day, and taking part in a variety of activities in the evenings and on weekends. Course work includes Canadian geography, history, literature, politics, and Native culture. "When the students return they will have a better understanding ofCanada and its people. They will have improved their English. And they will have made some good friends in Thunder Bay," says Program Assistant Susan Burton. Among the many activities planned are a trip to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, breakfast at the Hoito, and a visit with Mayor David Hamilton. Inside: Convocation 1995...Women In Leadership: Experiences of School Administrators and Nurse Managers �CONVOCATION 1995 Dr. George Merrill, retiring this year after 32 years of teaching in the Department of English, received the title Professor Emeritus.The University also presented him wffh a replica of the mace which he has carried tor so many years during Convocation. The replica was made by Engineering Technologist Kai/ash Bhatia andis comprised of materials found in Northwestern Ontario including amethyst anda ~ne cone from a tree on campus. Alf of the rocks were provided by the Department of Geology and were cut and polished by R. Viitala. Proud Parents (top left): Susan Childs (Engineering) with Jay, Dr. Roger Delaney (Social Worlc) with Michelle and (below) Uta Hicken (Education) with Stacie. Kathleen Gazey (HBSc'95) (Forestry) has worked long and hard for this moment. She began taking causes eight years ago as a parttime student while working in the Faculty of Forestry. Last year, thanks to Lakehead University's self-funded leave program, she managed to take a 12-month leave of absence to complete her HBSc (Biology) degree as a full-time student and to spend four months travelling is Southeast Asia. In the fall Gazey hopes to begin another series of part-time courses - this time for a Masters degree in Forestry. AGORA Luci Andreacchi, Unda Phillips, and Denise Bruley lend a helping hand to the honorary degree recipients, including author Timothy Findley (above). In his address to the graduating class, he said, ·1 believe imagination is our greatest asset, as human beings, and I believe it is our best, perhaps our only weapon against despair.... to survive we must imagine more. • 2 June 1995 �SSHRC lnternaUonal summer Institute: August 14-24 International teams ofsocial science researchers will gather at Lakehead University for this 11-day ·eventto work together on issues.related to the delivery ..... of health care in rural and remote areas. They will be •-• • challenged in the definition and development of their ideas by three eminent provocateurs. Dr. Philip Perry will give the opening presentation on August 14. Recipient ofthe AmericanChild Psychiatry Gold MedalAwardfortheMostOutstandingProgramin North America, Dr. Perry is aPsycllologist who teaches at the Universities ofCalgary, Victoria; British • ColumbiaandMoWltRoyalCollege. Mm Dorothy · Hall, until recently Nursing Coordinatorwith the Ontario Ministry of Health, and fonnerly with the WHO, has extensive practical and.administrative nursing experience in Canada. SouthEast Asia and Europe. Miss Hall will attendthelilstituteonAugust 21. Dr. L. Gary Hart. recipientofthis year's DistinguishedResearcher Award from the American Association of Rural Health. will participate on the final day, August 24. Dr. Hart, a medical geographer, is Director of the WAMI Rural Health Research Centre at the University of Washington. Mentors, experiencedand well-publishedsenior scholars, will provide on-site guidance andsupport. Theyinclude Dr.John Humphreys, a geographer at the University of New England.New South Wales, Australia; Dr. Lise Lyck, economist at the Copenhagen School ofBusiness in Denmark; Ms. Erin Keough, Director of the Open Leaming and lnformation Network at Memorial University; and Dr.Jack Williams, Deputy Director of Research at the Institute of Clinical Evaluative Sciences in Ontario. A group of practitioners, led by Dr. Pete Sarsfield. MOH with the Northwestern Ontario Health Unit, will join them for the mid-weekend to provide a valuable "reality check." Director of the School of Nursing Dr. L"ome McDougall and two former directors Professor Margaret Page and Professor Margaret Boone planted a red maple tree outside the Nursing building to celebrate the School's 30th Anniversary. Standing to the left of Chancellor Lois Wilson is Dr. Josephine Flaherty, a Fellow of Lakehead University, who has recently retired as the Principal Nursing Officer of Canada. Lakehead's annual Convocation Eve Celebration, sponsored this year by Thunder Bay Travel and Airlane Hotel, was held in The OutpOst and attracted more than 400 peo{ie. Some of the staff, faculty andmembers ofthe Alumni Association who welcom~d the new grads and their families included: (Front Row -- left to ngh!): Dave Syncox, Rob Zuback, Betty Coates (Back Row·· left to nght): Jim Kalyta, ProfessorTom Stevens, Geraldine White, Fred McIntosh, Mickey Christiansen, Professor Margaret Page, Karen McIntosh, and Meseret Abebe. 1996 OLYMPIC TRIALS For the first time ever, Lakehead awarded an honorary degree to one of its own graduates •· Helen Donis-Keller-· shown (left) with Dr. M.J. Richardson (English). 3 AGORA Lakehead University will be the site of the 1996 Olympic trials for Wrestling from February 1-4, 1996. CBC Sports will be covering the event, with a one-hour television telecast. "This makes the event one of high priority for the Canadian Amateur Wrestling Association and the Northwestern Ontario Amateur Wrestling Corporation," says Wrestling Coach Francis Clayton. Clayton is looking for volunteers to serve on the organizing committee and to plan a reunion for all wrestlers, coaches and administrators who were associated with the 1976 Olympic Trials for Wrestling. For more infonnationcontact the School ofKinesiology at 343-8213. L__ - -_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -_-_ -_ - _- _- _- _- _-_-_- _-_-_-_-_-_-:__ June 1995 �REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT O.C.G.S. APPRAISALS COMMITTEE Congratulations go out to ProfessorMary Clare Courtland of the Faculty of Education who has just been named to an Appraisals Committee of the Ontario Council for Graduate Studies. The Appraisals Committees of O.C.G.S. review the consultants' reports on both new and the periodic review of all graduate programs in Ontario universities. LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ANTI-RACISM AND ENTHNOCULTUR AL EQUITY POLICY (Draft) Dr. RobertRosehart President Lakehead University The Lakehead University Anti-Racism Committee (LUARC) has submitted to me recently the draft policy statement entitled Lakehead University Anti-Racism and Enthocultural Equity Policy. The statement has been developed by the LUARC after extensive survey and input of the Lakehead University Community and, at their request, will be put out for comment from the University Community in early fall. I would encourage your participation in the consultation initiatives on the draft policy statement. SHINERAMA '95 Friday, September 22, 1995, is Shinerama Day at Lakehead University. This long-standing tradition at Lakehead serves to raise funds nationally for Cystic Fibrosis research. Thisyear'sShineramaCo-ordinatorisJenniferPadden. On a personal note, I would like to thank theLUARCCo-ordinator,LindaPenner,forthe commitment given by her to see through the successful completion of the draft policy statement. LAKEHEADTECHNOLOGYRESEARCHCENTRE This is anon-profit corporation recently established by the Board of Governors to facilitate several specialized initiatives relating to Research activities on campus. To date, one program is active, a Northern Ontario Data Base initiative, but several more are in various planning stages involving other partners. L.T.R.C. operates with its own Board of Directors and the principal liaison with Lakehead University is Dr. Connie Nelson. This type of unit is becoming very common in Canadian and world-wide universities and helps to build a more functional and accountable relationship with external partners. L.T.R.C. will have, as one of its key objectives, the stimulation of research activities at Lakehead University. LABOUR/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES The Labour/Management Committee has met recently to explore two legacies of the Social Contract. One is the Training for Workplace Innovation (TWI) fund application process and the other is the University Sector Job Registry Fund. Both are optional and there are pros and cons to Lakehead University participation. The TWI Fund would provide specialized training funds (if our application were to be successful) but only ifLakehead University participated in the Job Registry. The Job Registry is a reciprocal job registry that would see displaced employees from one university given priority consideration for openings at other Ontario universities. I expect Labour/Manag~ment to come to a recommendation with respect to our possible participation in the next few weeks. The representative who came from the Ontario Government to make a presentation to the Labour/Management Committee indicated that the TWI mandate is perhaps broader than the written materials provided. In the case of Lakehead University, this might provide us with access to much needed computer software. SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES Often after a program has operated for some time, it is quietly taken for granted. One such initiative at Lakehead University is the Small Business Consulting Service (S.B.C.S.) operated by students from the Faculty ofBusiness Administration forever 20 years. The students provide affordable consultation primarily to small and medium-sized firms in all aspects of marketing research, business plan and feasibility preparation, computer training and financial planning. The "process consulting" approach is used wherein the client is involved in each aspect of the project. The Project Coordinator this year is Mark Sawchuk (343-8660). PLANNING FOR CHANGE In keeping with our current Sttategic Plan, I will be initiating activities over the summer that should help to give 4 AGORA June 1995 �planning and priorities direction for the next three-year cycle. If this work proceeds as planned, a "green paper" document will be available for discussion purposes in late September. There is no doubt that various government initiatives as well as a more competitive environment for undergraduate students will impact on Lakehead University, and we need to be prepared to deal with whatever comes down the pipe. HARRIS GOVERNMENT Obviously, the politics of Ontario changed tremendously on June 8, 1995, andLakehead University is encouraged by statements made by Premier Harris with respect to maintaining a strong commitment to Northern Ontario in his government. It is clear that the target fiscal reductions of the new government could have significant impact on our budget in future years yet. at the same time, some of the policies of the new government may provide Lakehead University with new opportunities in revenue generation, but only if we are up to the challenge. Premier Harris is from North Bay, the home ofNipissing University, and he is familiar both with the role of a northern university and special issues related to economic development in Northern Ontario. Tea-'N-Tots'tashion show was a hff with the kids and raised approximately $1000 for the Nsnsbl/ou Chlldcare Centre. The new Minister ofEducation and Training is Mr. John Snobelen, M.P.P., Mississauga, North. ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT As most of you are aware, Katherine "Kate" Shedden has been on secondment for the past three months working on enhancing the print media that we send out to potential students. Kate has done a first-rate job on this assignment (and in an environmentally friendly way) and, because of our priority needs in this area, she will continue on special assignment reporting directly to Mr. Pentti Paularinne in the area of recruitment marketing. --- -~ - Grade 1Students from Hyde Park School gather around Forestry technologist Lynne Sevean to dissect a rubber grasshopper. During the month of June he and Dr. Yves Prevost welcomed scores of young people to their lab induding girl guides andboy scouts. The children are usually treated to a slide show, a discussion on what it means to be a scientist, a tour of the display cases containing exotic species of insects, andsometimes a bugcatching session in the courtyard of the Braun Building. Sevean is {ieased to see young people introduced to the University this way. "It gives them and their parents a better understanding of what the University is all about,· he says. .....~. -. ....:-..•,,__.. .... .... . .,... ...,..,,.,,. ...... ----~~.. -.~-.,..-. E~~7.'-2:?{:;• :: • ~ - ~/10'9"'<C.J'"TY p-,• -.. I AGORA Health Services has a new wheelchair thanks to the generosity of the Pythian Sisters, Welcome Temple #7. Sandra Symons (left) made the {Xesentation to Nurse Jessie Sutherland (centre) and Director of StudentServices Gers/dine White in early May. The wheelchair will be kept in the Health Services Department and will be available for use by incapacffated orsick students. ·The Emergency Response Team which operates September to April and which answers allmedical emergencies on campus will also be thrilled to have the use ofthis aid,· says Sutherland. ~ • -~ ~ 5 June 1995 �RESEARCH NEWS With the hefP.. of a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, two professors In the.Faculty of Education and the School of Nursing are conducting a three-year phsnomsnologlcal study on The phenomenological research method provides the scaffolding for this study. Asserting the supremacy of participants as the "knowers," Fennell and King are drawing from participants' experiential knowledge in their quest to develop anew and fuller understanding ofleadership. King describes phenomenological research as "listening to people's livedexperiences and the meanings they give them." This approach is evident as they focus on the experiences ofsix women who are nurse managers, and six who are school administrators. The experiences of the twelve Thunder Bay women are recorded during interviews which take place every three to four months. Trust is critical to the success of these one-to-one interviews which are conducted in working and non-working environments. "Theparticipants look forward to our sessions," says Fennell. "Often itis theironlychance to express and reflect upon their leadership experiences." Experiential infonnation gathered through interviews provides the substance for this study of the leadership strategies of By Robyne Wilock women. Participants describe critical incidents and clarify infonnation. Fennell and King then analyze transcripts ofinterviews and clarify reoccurring To many people, research themes with participants. As the means analyzing written research progresses, they pick out sources, conducting experithemes, validate them with parments, and testing subjects. ticipants, and link common The method being used by Dr. themes. Hope Fennell of the Faculty of Although the researchers Education and Assistant Procommunicate frequently to supfessor Ti King of theSchool of port each other throughout the Nursing, however, means research process, their consultastudyinga phenomenon by listion is limited to methodology. tening to people·s voices and To keep themselves "clean" looking at what was previously thought familiar, in anew way. they share few details of their findings-even participants' idenSince 1992, the two tities are unspoken. First they women have been working will identify themes common to together on a phenomenologitheir respective participants; cal study entitled Women in Leadership: Experiences of then they wi11 meet to explore themes common to the two School Administrators and groups. Credibility of the findNurse Managers. ings will be enhanced by these What has linked the two Hope Fennell (left) and Ti King are working together on a unique interdisciplinary phenomenological research project researchers together is theconresearch practices but, as King which will be completed in 1997. ceptofthe "ethicofcare" which explains, the ultimate test comes arose both in Fennell's studies whenwomenwhoareleadersand on women in education and not participants in this study, read King's studies on the experiences of middle-ageddaughters caring the findings and identify with participants' experiences. Relifor their aged mothers. As a result, they became interested in ability is tested when other phenomenological researchers, upon opportunities afforded by working in an interdisciplinary and reading Fennell's and King's decision trail from data to themes, collaborative way. can logically follow the decision trail. The ethic is characterized by the inclusion of deep feelings The challenges of using the phenomenological research in processes ofdecision making. Individuals who operate accord- method are real, but the two researchers say the rewards are many. ing to this ethic are greatly concerned about others and continually Fennell is frank about the importance of this project. "You seek to create win-win situations in which the majority will don't develop new ideas from rehashing old... Ifyou don't risk and benefit. think about ideas and experiences from a range of perspectives, youdon'tgrow." Women in Leadership: Experiences of School Administrators and Nurse Managers 6 AGORA June 1"995 �RESEARCH NEWS Lakehead's share of NSERC funds down slightly for 1995-96 The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council(NSERC) has released the results of the 1995-96 Operating and Equipment Grants Competition. A total of 38 NSERC-eligible researchers at Lakehead University were awarded grants totalling $758,548 (compared to last year's total of $781,578 distributed to 39 researchers). These figures represent a 2.9% reduction from last year compared to an overall reduction across Canada of 2.8%. DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Dr. M. Liu- "Fintte element analysisof nonlinear shell structures;random vibration analysisofgeneral nonlinearstructures" Dr. H. T. Saliba- "Experimental andtheoretical free vibration analysisofthin plates wtth various shapes,boundarycondtions andcomplicating factors" Dr. 8. Singh -"Analytical, numerical and experimental studies in jetcutting of oil sands" DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY Dr. A. Frettag -"Historyof the North American Cicindelidae" Dr. M. W. Lankester • "Parastte diseases of Northern Ungulates" Dr. L. Malek- "Dry seed proteasome and related proteins" Dr. D. W. Morris -"Habitat selection, population dynamics and community structureof northern vertebrates" Dr. A. J. Omeljaniuk -"Neurochemical receptors, actions, and mechanisms in fish brain: pituitary axis" Dr. A.H. Mitchell -"Petrology and geochemistryof kimerlities and alkaline rocks" DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY Dr. W. H. Parker- "Focal point seed zones and adaptive variation of North American conifers" DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Dr. T. M. Garver• "The chemistry of Lignin transformations" Dr.A. N. Hughes wtth Dr. D. G. Holah-"Reactionsof transition metal-phosphine systemswtth hydro-borate and other reducing agents inthe presence of carbon monoxide and isonitriles" Dr. S. D. Kinrade -"Agueous chemistry of Si IV" Dr. N. A. Weir- "Studies of photodegradation of polymers" DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY Dr. G. J. Borradaile - "Rock magnetism" and "Rock magnetism and stress" Dr. P.W. Fralick- "Paleogeographical interpretation of Archean sedimentary sequences in Northwestern Ontario" Dr. R.H. Mitchell-"Petrology andgeochemistryof kimberlities and alkaline rocks" DEPARTMENTOF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Dr. L. J. Garred- "Urea sensorfor urea kinetic modelling and erythropoietin studies" Dr. I. Nirdosh-"Removal of radionuclide and heavy metal contaminants from low-level radioactive waste"and "Autoclave for high temperature solids' leaching" Dr.V.I. Puttagunta- "Generalizedone-parametercorrelationfor crude oils,hotwaterslurrying of oil sands" DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Dr. M. W. Benson- "Parallel iterative methods" Dr. C. T. Hoang-"Algorithmicgraph theory wtth emphasis on perfectgraphs" Dr. W. Huang-"Numerical algorithms for linearconstrained convex programming problems" Dr. XLi- "Distributed logic programming language design and implementation·· Dr. T. Miao -"Geometric properties of Bp (G) and the exposed pointsofthe setof invariant means" Dr. Y.Yao- "Multistrategy information retrieval" DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING Dr. S. M. Easa -"Highway geometric design for safety" Dr. K. D. Eigenbrod- "Effectsoffreezing and thawing on the hydraulic-conductivity offine grained soils" Dr. S. A. Mirza -"Strength and stiffness of slendercomposite steelconcrete beam-columns" Dr. U.S. Panu -"Extension of pattern recognition based methodology for infilling of missing values instreamflow records" DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Dr. M. H.Hawton- "Fermion-boson interactions as dispersion forces/physics of adsorbed water" Dr. W. J. Keeler· "Optical spectroscopy of semiconductor heterostructures and heterogeneous materials" Dr. V. V. Paranjape • "Research in solid state physics" Dr. W. M. Sears -''The electrical properties of the surface-gas interface of wide band gap semiconductors" DEPARTMENTOF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Dr. F. Karray- "Hierarchical control structure forflexible manipulators systems" Dr. K. Natarajan-"Aspects of discrete time periodic control systems" DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Dr. C. A.G.Hayman -"Separating episodic and semantic contributions to memory performance" 7AGORA June 1995 �PEOPLE, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS Department of Polftlcal Studies Dr. Laure Paquet.te attended the Association of SouthEast Asian Nat ions' Roundtable in Kuala Lumpur on June 5-8. This annual conference, organized by the Institute for Strategic and International Studies of Malaysia, is the single most imponant conference on security issues for South East Asia. Paquette considers herself fonunate to have been invited as an observer to such a vital meeting. From there, Paquette wiIJ visit the Institute of Far Eastern Studies of Kyungnam University in Seoul, Korea, for the rest of the summer. This opportunity has come through the IFES' Summer Studies in Korea Program, which encourages coUaboration between foreign academics with innovative approaches to inter-Korean relations with Korean academics. While in Seoul, Paquette will be expected to conduct a seminar, and to publish the results of her research on the compatibility of North and South Korean national strategies with the Institute. Faculty of Forestry Dr. Peter Duinker has been appointed to Ontario•s new Provincial Policy Committee of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Committee is chaired by the Deputy Minister, and will advise on aU forest-related policies of the Ministry. In addition, he has had a paper entitled "Cumulative Effects Assessment: What's the Big Deal?" appear in a book on Cumulative Effects Assessment in Canada: From Concept to Practice (pages 11-24), edited by AJ. Kennedy and published by the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists. Another paper by Duinker, entitled "People and forests in Canada: fitting carbon into a perplexing future," will appear as a chapter in The Role ofGlobal Forest Ecosystems and Forest Resource Management in the Global Carbon Cycle, to be published this year by Springer Verlag. In April Duinkerchaired a one-day conference in Toronto on Operating Under Ontario's New CrownForest Sustainability Act. The conference was co-sponsored by Insight Information Inc. and The Globe and Mail. Duinker's opening remarks, which appear in the conference proceedings, were entitled 'Toe CFSA: Living in Interesting Times." "Protein catabolic rate determination from a single weekly measurement of dialyzed urea" has been accepted for publication in the ASAIO Journal. Department of Mathematical Sciences Professor S.A. NaimpaUy,ProfessorEmeritus, has been honoured by the VijanaParishad oflndia(The Society for Applications of Mathematics) with the publication of a special volume dedicated to him on his 62nd birthday. Among the many contributors was Dr. W. Eames, also a Professor Emeritus of the Department. Department of Anthropology The contributions of Dr. Joe Stewart to a study on the chemical analysis of ancient hearth ash was cited in the FallWinter l 994issue ofColorado's Crow Canyon Archaeological Centre Quarterly. Under the title "Collaboration Yields Innovative Research," author Chris Pierce writes, "The project involved chemical analysis of modem samples of likely fuel wood types, ancient charcoal of known type, modem mixtures of fuel wood ash, and samples of ancient hearth ash using specialized equipment at Lakehead University in Ontario, Canada. With help from Instrumentation Lab scientist at Lakehead University, Adams and Stewart prepared the samples for analysis and measured the concentrations of 32 differenct chemical elements, while Pierce conducted a variety of quantitative analyses of the resulting data...Adams, Pierce and Stewart are currently preparing an article for submission to an international archaeological science journal to inform others of the newly-discovered potential of studying ash chemistry to investigate important archaeological problems throughout the world." Department of Visual Arts On Friday, April 28, 1995, in Toronto, the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) presented its I 995 Allied Ans Award during its annual Celebration of Excellence to Professor Patricia Vervoort, Chair of the Visual Ans Depanment.TheOAAAJJiedArtsAwardrecognizes contributions to Architecture by those in the Allied Arts. The President of the OAA. Diarmuid Nash of Moriyama & Teshima, Architects, said "Professor Vervoort is particularly deserving of this award for her outstanding advocacy for the preservation ofour architectural heritage." John Stephenson, a Thunder Bay architect who read the citation.commended Vervoon for her contribution to the public's awareness ofarchitecture through her writing, radio and television appearances, and lectures.The OAA 's Celebration ofExcellence was attended by over 250 architects, their clients and guests, and those in the allied professions. Dr. W. Carmean andJ.S. Thromer have just published an article entitled "Early height growth and site index for planted red pine in north central Ontario "in the Northern Journal of AppliedForestry 12(1):23-29. Department of Chemical Engineering Dr. Laurie J. Garred, presented the paper entitled "Protein catabolic rate determination from a single midweek partial dialysate collection," at the 41 st annual conference of the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO) held in Chicago, May 4-6. Garred also co-<:haired a session at the meeting. An expanded version of the paper with the title, 8 AGORA June 1995 �PEOPLE, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS New President to Lead Council of Ontario Universities Eric Belton Remembered Bonnie Patterson, Dean of the Faculty of Business at Ryerson Polytechnic University, has been appointed as the new president of the Council of Ontario Universities (COU). As Dean of Ryerson' s Faculty of Business for the past five years, Professor Patterson was responsible for three undergraduate professional schools, 100 full-time faculty, more than 3,000 full-time students, and business programs for more than 15,000part-time learners. She has been very involved in many aspects of the university's management and serves on numerous committees. She also is current! y a member of the Board of the Premier•s Council, the Review and Advisory Committee on the Centres of Excellence Ontario Technology Fund, and a member of the Health Industries Advisory Committee for the Ontario Ministry of Health. She is Chair of the Project Committee of the Premier's Council, which is responsible for coordinating project teams that are conducting research for Ontario. Professor Patterson replaces Dr. PeterGeorge, who served as President for the past four years. Dr. George was recently appointed President of McMaster University in Hamilton. Professor Patterson will officially assume her presidential duties September 1, 1995. An obituary on Eric Belton, who worked as Chief Librarian at Lakehead University from 1966 to 1979, appeared in the March, 1995, issue of Library Association Board Record. Before coming to Thunder Bay, Belton was Deputy Librarian of Makerere University College, Uganda. After he retired from Lakehead he returned to England and later travelled to Uganda to assist in the rebuilding of the library which had suffered so badJ y during the Amin years. Nova Lawson appointed to Ontario Advisory Council on Women's Issues Nova Lawson, Lakehead's Co-ordinator of Aboriginal Initiatives/Community Liaison, has been appointed for a three-year term to the OntarioAdvisoryCouncil on Women's Issues. Established in 1973 and reporting to the Minister Responsible for Women's Issues, the 15-memberCouncil works at arms length from the government to comment on issues pertaining to women's economic, social and legal equality. There are a total of three members appointed from Northwestern Ontario, the other two being Roseanne Perron and Eva Shield. Lawson, who was nominated for the position by Lakehead's Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, says she is "excited, honoured and overwhelmed... in a positive way" by her new responsibilities. She hopes people in the region will see the value of the work of the Ontario Advisory Council on Women's Issues and will be active in raising issues of concern and offering recommendations. In addition to her work with the Advisory Council, Lawson serves on the Board of Directors ofThunder Bay Ventures and is theFirstNationsCo-ordinatorforCJ '97 Scouts' Jamboree. Since joining Lakehead in I 993, Lawson has assisted with the planning and delivery of a variety of programs and services for Aboriginal students. InJanuary, 1995, she assumed her present position as Co-ordinator of Aboriginal Initiatives/ Community Liaison reporting to the Vice-President (Academic). Lawson is also Secretariat for the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council. Award Wlmers Lakehead's English Department has chosen Heather Campbell to receive the Ishak Book Prize for 1995. The prize is a voucher worth $100 redeemable for books from the Alumni Bookstore. The Alumni Association has selected their Alumni Award recipient for 1995-96. She is Cara Marie MacMillan a graduate of St. Ignatius High School who is planning to enrol in Lakehead's HBA program this fall. Department of Engllsh Dr. Jeanette Lynes recently published two articles. "Diving into the Rock: Newfoundlad Women Poets" appeared in the Spring 1994 issue ofThe Wascana Review ofContemporary Poetry and Short Fiction. "Home at the Edge of the Grave: M.T. Dohaney's Ambivalent Aesthetic" was published in the inaugural issue of The River Review: A Multidisciplinary Journal ofArtsandldeas, UniversityofMaine,Number 1, 1995. Department of Sociology Department of Biology Dr. David A. Nock read his paper "Lessons from Davis:The Sociology of Arthur K. Davis" at a session about "The History of Canadian Sociology" at the Annual meetings of The Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association.June4 in Montreal. The next day he also introduced Davis at the Awards Presentation Ceremony held by the C.S.A.A., in honour of Davis' contributions. Dr. Azim Mallik gave the keynote address at the annual conference of the Korean Forestry Society last February at Kyunghee University. While in Korea he visited other universities. research institutes, forest plantations and sites of historic and cultural significance. 9 AGORA June 1995 �WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY • During November 1994 to April 1995, 45% of all interlibrary loan requests were placed to other universities using the Internet. 78% of !)le total Interlibrary loan articles received from other universities were transmitted and received through the Internet. 37% of all articles requested by other institutions were sent via the Internet. Lakehead University Injury Statistics January 1- May 31, 1995 COMPENSABLE INJURIES Jan. 1-May 31 1996 • 22,333questionswereansweredatthelnfonnationDesk ofTheOlancellorPaterson Libraryduring May 1, 1994 to April 30, 1995. • A total of 194,128 items were checked out from the Circulation Desks of Toe Chancellor Paterson and Education Libraries between May 1, 1994toApril 30, 1995. • 7,098 new items were catalogued and added to the CODOC (Government Publications Collection) from May 1, 1994 toApril30, 1995. • During May 1, 1994 to April 30, 1995, 150 classes in libraryinstruction were held. Atotal of 1,926 individuals attended. • Book orders to Lakehead University Library's major vendor, John Coutts Library Services, are now sent electronically using the Internet. A similar service is being established with Blackwell North America-another important supplier. Between them they account for about 90% of the Library's book orders. • The Library is using the Internet for claiming and reporting delayed issues of periodicals and other types of serials. This has resulted in improved turnaround time and decreased costs to the Library. • In partnership with Laurentian University and the Distance Education Library Services Interest Group of the Canadian Library Association, Lakehead University Library has launched an electronic discussion group calledDISTI.IB-L. This discussion group is a forum for discussing issues related to distance education library services in Canada. • During May 1, 1994 to April 30, 1995 the Library added 13 new CD-ROM titles. These include indexes, full text and statistical sources. A big welcome to Emily Plumpton and Seppo Kuoppa-abo whojoined the full-time housekeeping staff in March; Susan Little, the Secretary/Receptionist for the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health ( a contract employee), and Vicki Cano the Residence Clerk who were hired in April; Angela Lockhart the Registrar's Secondary School Liaison Officer, Paula Hughes, a Technician in the Biology Department (a contract employee), and Shannon Moore, the Athletics Department Pool Assistant, who took up their duties in May. Jan. 1-May 31 1994 Medical Aid Injuries Approved Pending Decision by WCB 20 6 0 Lostllme Injuries Approved Pending Decision by WCB 1 2 5 0 Number of Days Lost On Approved Claims On Claims Pending 6 2 39 0 30 Wrththe endofthe winteracademictenn, many departmentsbegin spring cleanups. Here are afew items to consider asyou take on this task: ttyou have chemical wasteorunusedchemicalsin yourdepartment -- check labs, and storage rooms in particular -- obtain some "Requestfor Disposal of Chemical Waste"forms from the Human Resources Department. Complete thefonns, affixing one copy to thecontainer,keepingonecopyforyourfiles,andforwardtheoriginal to the Human Resources Department. You will be contacted when the material isto be picked up. The cost of disposal is covered entirely bythe Health and Safety section. ttdisposingofbrokenorintactglassware,ensurethatyouplaceltinto rigid containers (eg.stiff cardboard boxes)thatarefirmlysealed, and dearty marked: "Garbage:WasteGlassware,"or"Garbage: Broken Glass." Do notovertoadthe boxes. Placethemwheretheycan be easily seen, and picked up by custodial staff. ttdisposingoflargevolumesof paperorcomputerprintouts,orused books (for whatever reason), limitthe amount that you place into waste receptacles. It is preferable that you place largequantitiesof paper, printouts or books in rigid containers, such as sturdycardboard boxes. (Boxesare much easierto handlethan plasticgarbage bags,ifthey contain heavy materials.) Limitthe volume of material which you place in the boxes, and clearty mar1< "Heavy: Waste Paper'' or "Heavy: Discarded Books" on the outside. "Working together to create a safe and healthy environment for work and study." 10 AGORA June 1995 �NEWS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES Reminder: The University will be closed on Monday, July 3, 1995 to obseNe the Canada Day holiday. CONGRATULATIONS The following full time employees worked the full year in 1994 without using any sick leave: Barbara Barnes, Biology Ainsley Bharath, Chemistry Carolyn Bobyk, Housekeeping Susan Childs, Engineering Kerrie-Lee Clarke, VP's Office Helen Coutts, Housekeeping Sarah Gooding, Forestry William Hepditch,Powerhouse Ken Inaba, Electrical Roger Klamie. Security Kaarina Mikkola. Accounts Stan Nemec, Printing Services June O'Brien, Native Nursing Derrik Patola, CTRC John Petherick, Resource Centre forOH&S Ain Raitsakas, Instrument Lab Mike Turek, Housekeeping Nick VanEeden, Anthropology Susan Viitala, Human Resources Ronald Whistle, Residence Maintenance Lynn Wilson, Graduate Studies Darlene Yakimoski, Athletics George Anderson, Physics Don Barnes, Forestry Kai lash Bhatia, Mechanical Engineering Glen Broman, Re-Engineering Dave Christie, Finance Francis Clayton, Athletics Stu Garbutt, Purchasing David Hare, Residence John Hutton, Security Clarence Jacobson, Library John McDonald, Security Brian Moore, Forestry NonnaJ ean Newbold, Residence Tracey O'Neill, Library JeanPervais, NAPE Peter Puna, Graphics Services David Savela, Powerhouse Laird Van Damme, Forestry Eva Vidlak, Purchasing Gerald Walker, Mechanical Engineering Lena White, NLIP Gwen Wojda, Continuing/Distance Ed. Are DV Days Still Available? YES, in fact the 1995/96 University budget assumes there will be $100,000 in donated vacation savings. If you are interested, discuss it with your supervisor, then pick up a leave of absence form in Human Resources. 1 HeaJthTip: WHYWORRY? There are only two things to worry about: either you are well or you are sick. If you are well, there is nothing to worry about. If you are sick, there are only two things to worry about: either you will get well or you will die. If you get well, there is nothing to worry about. If you die, there are only two things to worry about: either you will go to Heaven or you will go to Hell. If you go to Heaven, there is nothing to worry about. If you go to Hell, you will be so busy shaking hands with friends. you will have no time to worry. How about going for a walk? A regular, brisk walk is one of the best ways to keep fit. It's good for your heart, helps you sleep better, and it can help strengthen your bones. You don't need special equipment, and it's a healthy alternative to the stress ofdriving in stop-and-go traffic. Note: There are a few Power of Attorney kits available in the Human Resources office. Quote of the Month: Remember, if you always do what you always did, you'll always get whatyou always got. Human Resources Telephone Fax number 343-8334 346-7701 11 AGORA June 1995 �CALENDAR The following is an excerpt from Timothy Andley's Convocation Address to the graduating class of '95. To Include your Department's event or activity In the campus calendar, please call Frances Harding at the Information Office at 343-8193 or mall your Information to Avila Centre. Deadllne for theSeptember Issue Agora Is August 15 1995. ALUMNI MIXED GOLF TOURNAMENT August27, 1995 Sponsored by Financial ConceptGroup Emerald Greens Golf Course To registercontactKristineCarey,Alumni Office 343-8155 "My life as a writer is dedicated to JUNE / JULY / AUGUST The Agora will not be published in the exploration ofthe imaginative July or August. Our next issue will be responses to being alive. Writing fiction CHANCELLOR PATERSON in September and the deadline for provides me•·· and other writers•· with submissions is August 15th. Have a the opportunity to articulate the LIBRARY HOURS sate and happy summer. experience ofbeing alive in ways that reality itselfcannot possibly provide. In June 16 to July 3 the reality ofdaily life, we are assailed Mon. to Friday 8:00 amto 5:00 pm by the mess and by the mass ofwhat we Weekends Closed call necessity. The jumble ofour Monday July 3 C losed (Canada Day) emotions•· the confusion ofthe rat race• • the demands ofhaving to make an The AGORA is produced by the Information summerSession increasing number ofseemingly vital Office, Department of External Relations, July4-August 18, 1995 decisions. We/all in love. We don' tfall Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. It Mon. to Thurs 8:00 am to 10:00 pm is published monthly (except July and August) in love. We makefriends. We make 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Is distributed free of charge to the enemies. We climb up[ive steps andfall Friday Saturday: 11 :00 amto 5:00 pm University's faculty and staff, local governback three. We want•· and most often 1:00 pmto 6:00 pm ment, media, businesses and friends of the cannot achieve •· happiness. There's no . Sunday: Monday August 7 University. Credit Is appreciated when point lying about it: yes, there are material is reproduced or quoted. (Civic Holiday) the Library will be closed. wonders out there•· but some ofthese wonders are dragons. Director of External Relations: August 19-September 10 Too many people are de[eatedby Joy Himmelman Mon. to Fri. 8:00 amto 5:00 pm Co-ordinator, Information and Promotion their encounter with reality. Far too Weekends Closed Services: Katherine Shedden many accept the status quo•· which Monday, September 4 Publications Officer: Frances Harding means they accept the standard re(LaborDay)the Library will be closed. Communications/Special Events Officer: sponses to the question, "What am/ Denise Bruley doing here?" Regular Hours will resume on Monday, Photography: Peter Puna and PR staff Let me illustrate the dangers of Graphics: Ben Kaminski, Nicole Sutherland September 11, 1995 "standard" responses. An experiment Printing: LU Print Shop was done afew years ago, with high Addraaa correapondenca to: school and university students. It INTERNATIONAL Editor/Agora involved calculators that were "rigged" Information Office, Avlll cantre BIOMECHANICS so that some ofthe results they showed Lakehead University were incorrect. Over95% ofthe CONFERENCE Olivar Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario students simply accepted these wrong P78 5E1 July18-20 answers·· and ofthe very few who (807) 343-8300 questioned the validity ofwhat the FAX (807) 343-8192 Hosted by the School of Kinesiology. For calculators showed•· all were high E-mail: informationcall343-8110. school students. By the time they got to Francea.Harcllng@l.akahaadU.CA university, most ofthe young people were so accustomed to the standard of Q) absolute faith in technology, theyfailed ai · - Q) to challenge it. Why? Because they E~ could not imagine technology might be Ql a CD Tr oJ a n wrong. De v el. ~ Alumni Affai r s It has been said that cruelty is N (/) V) nothing less than a failure ofthe t;O imagination. The same can be saidof iIO capitulation: ofsurrendering to standard answers." A GORA a:u ...°' 12 AGORA June 1995 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.12 No.5 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains pictures from the 1995 convocation and an update on research and events from campus. 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