1 10 50 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/9d4b654a41a3f0c51cd1a0c0768ee7d8.pdf 18ec2c6f9f1c4b3f28c1aa8ca41be610 PDF Text Text OFFLCLAL SOUVENLR PROGRAM ~,s BAS](~ ~ 0 ~~ ~< '9 MARCH 10-12 1995 C.J. SANDERS FIELDHOUSE THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO �LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS MESSAGE As President of Lakehead University, I extend wannest greetings to all participants and guests of the CIAU Women's Basketball Championships. I would like to welcome athletes, coaches, parents and guests who have travelled from all parts of Canada to participate in this wonderful event at the Thunderdome. I hope your visit to Lakehead University will be an exciting and memorable one. In addition to the quality basketball being played over the next few days, I invite all to sample what Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay community in this beautiful Lake Superior region have to offer. Good luck and best wishes for a successful tournament. Sincerely, Dr. Bob Rosehart President Lakehead University En tant que President de l'universite Lakehead, je voudrais acceullir charleureusement tousles participants et invites au Championnat de ballon panier USIC feminin. J'aimerais souhaiter le bienvenue aux athletes, entraineurs, parents et invites qui ont voyage de differents endroits du Canada pour venir participer a cet evenement merveilleux au Thunderdome. En plus d'une qualite exceptionelle de ballon panier jouee durant les prochains jours, je vous invite adecouvrir ce que l'universite Lakehead, la communaute de Thunder Bay et cette merveilleuse region du lac Superieur a a vous offrir. Ministre des Communications Minister of Communications Message from Message de Michel Dupuy, P.C., M.P. Minister of Canadian Heritage Michel Dupuy, C.P., d~put~ Ministre du Patrimoine canadien I am very pleased to send greetings to all those participating in the women's basketball event, organized by the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union as part of a national competition program for men and women athletes. Lakehead University is to be commended for its contribution to the success of the series. Je suis tres heureux d'adresser mes salutations a toutes les participantes aux competitions de basketball feminin organisees par I'Union sportive inter-universitaire canadienne, clans le cadre d'un programme national de competition pour les hommes et les femmes. L'Universite Lakehead merite nos eloges pour sa contribution au succes de cette serie de competitions. Sport is a key element in Canadian life. The strength, skill and determination characterized by athletic endeavour are attributes that have long been associated with the growth and development of Canada. Our young men and women athletes, who are committed to teamwork, the pursuit of excellence and fair play, personify the energy and spirit of Canada. Through their efforts, we all gain a sense of the values that are a common thread throughout our country and have meaning for all Canadians. Le As Minister of Canadian Heritage, I am proud to offer my support and best wishes to our youth in Canadian universities, whose energy and time. is being devoted to keeping sport a thriving tradition in Canada. En ma sport est un element fondamental de la vie au Canada. La force, les aptitudes et la determination caracterisees par les realisations sportives sont des attributs qui ont longtemps ete associes a la croissance et au developpement du Canada. Nos jeunes athletes feminins et masculins, qui ont a coeur l' esprit d' equipe, la recherche de l'excellence et !'esprit sportif, personnifient l'energie et !'essence meme du Canada. Grice a leurs efforts, nous prenons conscience des valeurs qui sont communes ~ }'ensemble du pays et auxquelles tous les Canadiens et toutes les Canadiennes attachent de !'importance. qualite de ministre du Patrimoine canadien, je suis fier d' appuyer et d' encourager nos athl~tes universitaires, lesquels consacrent leur temps et leur energie a alimenter la tradition sportive canadienne. Bonne chance at meilleurs voeux de succes durant le toumoi. Sinc~rement, µJ'; Dr. Bob Rosehart President L'universite Lakehead ~ Michel Dupuy ., Ottawa, Canada K1A 0C8 �CIAU PRESIDENTS MESSAGE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 1994-95 has been a unique year in amateur athletics right across Canada. With strikes in both major league baseball and hockey, we had a rare opportunity to garner more of the sports spotlight than in previous years and were able to showcase elite university competition to more fans than ever before. I would like to encourage my fellow athletic directors throughout the CIAU to work to maintain the momentum that we have gained and keep working to increase the profile of C IAU sports and athletes. Ultimately, this is one of the key steps, if not the key step, in maintaining the health and viability of CIAU sports well into the twenty-first century. On behalf of the 46 member institutions of the Canadian lnteruniversity Athletic Union, I would like to offer hearty congratulations to all competitors in these 1995 national championships and a sincere thank you to all who support Canadian university athletics as fans, sponsors and volunteers. This will be my final championship season as president of the CIAU. I would like to thank my colleagues for their trust and support and wish them all the best of luck in preserving and enhancing opportunities for Canadian student athletes to train and study in their home country. Lakehead University Lakehead University's campus is situtated on approximately 150 hectares of scenic, wooded land overlooking the city of Thunder Bay. Most of the buildings are grouped around Lake Tamblyn, a man-made lake, with the residence complex hugging the banks of the McIntyre River. Many people take advantage of the paved trails leading into, out of and around the campus by walking, jogging, bicycling or, in the winter, cross-country skiing! Set in the rugged beauty of Northwestern Ontario, Lakehead University offers a wide range of personal educational opportunities - including Kinesiology; Forestry; Business; _ Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism; Engineering; Nursing; Education; and Arts and Science programs. With an enrolment of almost 6000 full-time students, relatively small class sizes encourage communication between students and faculty. This allows the student greater opportunity for "hands-on" experience in labs, and easier accessibility to a wide range of facilities. The Student Union offers each student the opportunity to become involved in academic, political and social affairs both on and off campus. The OUTPOST, an exciting events hall complete with restaurant, is one of the busiest places on campus. A library housing 600,000 volumes, modern laboratories, extensive research facilities and lecture rooms all support the academic activities of the University. Many of the buildings are connected by underground tunnels for comfortable walking during inclement weather. In addition, the Alumni Bookstore, restaurants, a convenience store and Automatic Banking Machines are located on campus. This is and always should be our most important objective! Lakehead offers the unbeatable combination of quality education and one of the most beautiful locations in Canada - Thunder Bay. lvIBSSAGE DU PRESIDENT Nul doute que l'annee 1994-1995 fut unique dans l'hi~toire d':1 sport amateur au Canada. La greve dans le base-ball majeur et le lock-out clans la L1gue na~onale de hockey ont ete des plus benefiques pour le sport ~~ve~itaire ~t no~ _avons ete en mes~e d'off~r a ~ pu~lic toujours croissant des compennons mteruruvers1ta1res de grande quahte. J aimerais mCiter taus les directeurs et directrices des sports a continuer le travail amerce et a s'assurer que les sports et les athletes de l'USIC conserve1_1t ou augme1;1tent leur visibilite. ~•est_ce~ne~~nt l'une des mesures Jes plus importantes, smon la plus 1mportante, pour mamtemr la v1ab1hte de l'USIC et conserver le sport universitaire clans un etat sain a l'aube du XXJe siecle. Au nom des 46 etablissements membres de l'Union sportive interuniversitaire canadienne, j'aimerais feliciter def~on particuliere tousles athletes qui ont participe aces championnats nationaux de 1995 et remercier chaleureusement tous ceux et cell es qui ont donne leur appui au sport universitaire canadien au cours de l'annee, c'est-a-dire les partisans, les commanditaires et les benevoles. C'est ma derniere saison de championnat a titre de president de l'USIC. J'aimerais remercier mes collegues pour leur appui ainsi que la confiance qu'ils ont montree envers moi. Je leur souhaite bonne chance clans leurs efforts pour ameliorer et creer des occasions d'entrainement et de competition pour nos etudiants et etudiantes athletes au pays. C'est notre objectif le plus important et c'est bien ainsi! �Saxon Athletic CIAU All-Rookie Team RANIA BURNS MARJORIE KELLY Alberta Manitoba Position: Forward Age: 19 Hometown: Tofield, AB Faculty: Physical Education Position: Guard Age: 19 Hometown: Winkler, MB Faculty: Arts it is wwrr iris. ANI> -rtfAf!s ~ LARA ASPLIN Winnipeg A Position: Post Age: 19 Hometown: Winnipeg, MB Faculty: Arts Q:(Jff:ORA~ y~ClfOiCE.. JANICE MOSEYCHUK Cape Breton GEORGIA RISNITA Position: Post Age: 18 Hometown: Sydney, NS Faculty: B.A.C.S. Position: Forward Age: 19 Hometown: Mississauga, ON Faculty: Criminology Windsor Saxon Athletic Rookie of the Year The selection is made by the CIAU Women's Basketball Coaches. The announcement and presentation is made at the National Championship. 1994/95 Marjorie Kelly, Manitoba 1 993/94 Carolyn Wares, Dalhousie 1992/93 Vicky Tessier, McGill 1991 /92 Theresa MacCuish, St. of X - 1 990/91 Darcel Wright, Ryerson 1989/90 Dianne Norman, Laurentian ,,_Aµ.~WGEDMelJlo fS~ . CIAIMitlGb ISE Nl'/1Hill6THAr ITS Nor. "4r,wHEN trco IT:S NOT Al.or. MS'll>("Agf, c;.ee �London Life All-Canadian First Team The Women's Basketball All-Canadian Team is chosen by a committee of Women's Basketball Coaches. London Life All-Canadian Second Team The Women's Basketball-All Canadian Team is chosen by a committee of Women's Basketball Coaches. 'fl' . MICHELLE HEALEY TERRI-LEE JOHANNESSON Memorial Manitoba 4th year Position: Guard Age: 22 Hometown: St Joseph's NF Faculty: Physical Education 3rd year Position: Point Guard Age: 22 Hometown: Winnipeg, MB Faculty: Arts JUSTINE ELLISON ANDREA HUTCHENS Toronto Winnipeg 4th year Position: Forward Age: 22 Hometown: Dundas, ON Faculty: Physical Education 5th year Position: Guard Age: 22 Hometown: St. John's NF Faculty: Science (Biology) CHRISTINA VAN AERT Winnipeg Victoria 5th year Position: Guard Age: 22 Hometown: Winnipeg, MB Faculty: Science (Biology) 5th year Position: Guard Age: 22 Hometown: Aldergrove, BC Faculty: Leisure Studies DIANNE NORMAN MICHELE VESPRINI VICKY TESSIER Laurentian Western McGill Calgary 5th year Position: Forward Age: 24 Hometown: Fredricton, NB Faculty: Ethics 4th year Position: Forward Age: 22 Hometown: Hamilton, ON Faculty: Kinesiology 3rd year Position: Forward Age: 22 Hometown: Chateauguay, PO Faculty: Chemistry 4th year Position: Wing Age: 21 Hometown: Calgary, AB Faculty: Science MEAGAN KOCH �Coach of the Year TOURNAMENT SPONSORS Selection of the Basketball Coach of the Year is made by the Coaches' Association for Women's Basketball. The announcement and presentation shall be made at the time and site of the National Championship. 1994/95 Tom Kendall, Winnipeg 1993/94 Tom Kendall, Winnipeg 1992/93 Tom Kendall, Winnipeg AUTHENTIC GAMEWEAR t 1 1991/92 Kathy Shields, Victoria 1990/91 Peter Ennis, Laurentian 1989/90 Donna Rudakas, Calgary 1988/89 Donna Rudakas, Calgary 1987 /88 Coleen Dufresne, Manitoba 1986/87 Peter Ennis, Laurentian 1985/86 Sherry Melney, Alberta 1984/85 Louisa Zerbe, Lethbridge 1983/84 Wayne Hussey, Bishop's 1982/83 Coleen Dufresne, New Brunswick 1981/82 Tom Kendall, Winnipeg '95 C/AU 1980/81 Wayne Hussey, Bishop's 1979/80 Kathy Shields, Victoria CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSORS 1978/79 Marilyn McNeil, Calgary 1977/78 Mike Gallo, Victoria T.S.N. Award This award recognizes excellence in athletics, academics, and community service. The presentation of the award shall be made at the National Championship. \ t, ) ~ 1994/95 Adair Duncan, UBC 1 993/94 Larisa Waschuk, Winnipeg �···················· WEL~to all players, coaches, 9111"1' -!llfia families to the ~.. ........ . :,, . CIAU vM.IEN'S THUNDEFl~~l,lf'S Ort&~~COMMUNITY SPOFlooS. REIClBT weekdays �UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA 1994/95 WOMEN BISONS NO NAME POS HT 04 STACY YUEL PT 5'06 3 WINNIPEG MB 05 GLENDA CLARK PT 5'07 1 BRANDON MB 06 CHARLENE MASH-HADLOW F 5'10 5 KENORA ON 07 VICTC,RIA NEUFELD F 5'11 3 08KATHERINE PELTON p 6' 09 KYLA KOSKIE F 10 MAJORIE KELLY YR HOMETOWN NO NAME POS HT 04 KELLY DAVIDOFF G S'0S 2 CASTLEGAR BC INGRID MARCHAND G 5'08 2 LAVAL PQ 06 MELANIE GAGNE G 5'06 3 TRACY PQ WINKLER MB 07 ALLANA HENDERSON G 5'07 3 PIERREFONDS PQ 2 WINNIPEG MB 08 DANIELLE GOLDFARB F 5'10 2 TORONTO ON 5'10 2 WINNIPEG MB 09 KAREN RYCE G 5'07 1 KINGSTON ON G 5'08 1 WINNIPEG MB 10 ANNE GILDENHUYS F 5'10 2 OTTAWA ON 11 ROBIN OLSON p 6'01 1 WINNIPEG MB 11 LESLEY STEVENSON F 5'10 3 KINGSTON ON 12 LAURIANPALMER p 6' 1 WINNIPEG MB 12 JOSEE DELORETTO F 5'10 3 DORION PQ 13 LORISSA CRELLIN F 5'09 4 WINNIPEG MB 13 ANNABELLE AMBROISE F 5'08 3 STE-FOY PQ 14 JANATAYLOR F 5'10 1 WINNIPEG MB 14 VICKY TESSIER F 5'11 3 CHATEAUGUAY PQ 5'07 3 WINNIPEG MB 15 ISABELLE BEAUREGARD G 5'03 20 G 5'06 l NEPEAN ON G S'OS 2 SEPT-ILES PQ G 5'07 1 TRACEY PQ 15 TERRI-LEE JOHANNESSON PT COACH: COLEEN DUFRESNE ASST COACHES: JOEL THEMMEN/CHARLES WAL TON/JOSEPH OGOMS TRAINERS: DIONNE POTAPINSKI/CONNIE EHMANN LA UREN TIAN UNIVERSITY 1994/95 LADY VEES MCGILL UNIVERSITY 1994/95 WOMEN MARTLETS NISHI RAWAT 21 JENNIFER ST ACEY GENEVIEVE GAGNt YR HOMETOWN GRANBYPQ NO NAME MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY 1994/95 WOMEN SEA-HAWKS POS HT YR HOMETOWN G 5'07 1 HAMILTON ON G 5'08 3 06 MELANIE RATHBONE G S'IO 07 KATIE MALONE G 08 DIANNE NORMAN NO NAME POS HT 04 JAIME HEARN G 5'04 1 ST. JOHN'S NF WALKERTON ON 05 MICHELLE HEALEY G 5'08 4 ST. JOSEPH'S NF 3 FREDERICTON NB 06 LORI SQUIRES G 5'04 5'09 2 WHALEN CORNERS 07 LISARYAN G 5'08 1 - ST. JOHN'S NF F 6'01 5 FREDERICTON NB 08 SANDRA BLUNDON G 5'06 l DEER LAKE NF 09 LINDA CARRIERE G 5'06 3 L'ORIGNAL ON 09 TARA BULGIN p 6' 1 ST. JOHN'S NF 10 G 6' 5 MISSISSAUGA ON 10 KAREN CAMERON G 5'04 2 SUMMERSIDE PE F/P 6'03 2 WATERLOO ON 11 ANGELA TORRAVILLE G 5'09 5 MOUNT PEARL NF 12 JULIE THOMPSON P S'll 1 ETOBICOKE ON 12 ANDREA DINN F 5'10 3 ST. JOHN'S NF 13 SHELLEY DEW AR PG 5'09 1 SUDBURY ON 13 JENIFER DEVEREAUX F 5'10 2 TREPASSEY NF 14 TRACY ANDERSON p 6' 1 KENORAON 14 JANICE GILLINGHAM F 5'10 3 GANDER BAY NF 15 SHARON SLIWINSKI F 6' 1 PETERBOROUGH ON 15 JUDY BYRNE C 6'02 5 HOLYROOD NF 04 TANYA TATTI OS 11 SARAH KIEFFER SUSAN STEW ART JOY MCNICHOL COACH: PETER ENNIS A. THERAPIST: GLEN PARSONS ASST COACHES: SHIRLENE MCLEAN/ANGELA MACDONALD TRAINER: JODY COTNAM COACH: DOUG PARTRIDGE TRAINER: SUE QUINTON YR HOMETOWN ST. PHILLIPS NF ASST COACH: TAMI PENNELL COACH: LISEN MOORE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO 1994/95 WOMEN BLUES NO NAME POS HT 04 LAURIE PINKNEY G 5'08 4 NEPEAN ON 04 CHRISTINA VANAERT G S'OS OS SHARON BUTLER G 5'09 4 OTTAWA ON OS KELLY OLYNYK G 5'07 06 KIMBERLEYJOHNSON G 5'10 5 OWEN SOUND ON 06 RACHEL SEXTION G/F 5'09 3 VICTORIA 07 F S'l 1 3 TORONTO ON 07 NARYN WATT 5'08 2 KAMLOOPS 08 RACHEL DEi-AMOAH S/W 5'09 HAMILTON ON 08 KERRI-ANNE BUTTERWORTH G 5'09 4 VICTORIA BC 09 JUSTINE ELLISON F 6' 4 DUNDAS ON 09 TAMARA CARRUTHERS G 5'09 3 CHILLIWACK BC 10 ELIZABETH HART S/W 5'11 2 BRANTFORD ON 10 CINDY MA VETY F/P 6'01 2 RICHMOND BC 11 PG 5'09 2 VICTORIA BC 12 CLAIRE KNECHTEL p 6' 1 CALGARY AB LISAFOOT YR HOMETOWN 3 NO NAME POS HT YR HOMETOWN 4 ALDERGROVE BC 11 KATE VRANCART F 5'11 3 ETOBICOKE ON 12 MAJA BABIC G 5' 08 l ETOBICOKE ON 13 ALICIA BRAND F 5'11 1 LONDON ON 13 CHERIE BIRTWISTLE C 6'05 5 VICTORIA BC 14 LAUREL JOHNSON F 6'01 3 OWEN SOUND ON 14 LISA BRIGHT F S'll 2 VICTORIA BC 15 G 5'10 3 TORONTO ON 15 LILY GROHOV AC P/F 6' 1 VICTORIA BC YVONNE SPICZYNSKI LISAKOOP KATHRYN McMATH COACH: MICHELE BELANGER LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY 1994/95 WOMEN NOR'WESTERS UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA 1994/95 WOMEN VIKES 5'09 COACH: KA THY SHIELDS VICTORIA BC NO NAME 04 POS HT YR ROBIN LAWRENCE P 5'10 05 VICKY YOUNG p 5'09 2 06 JACQUELINE FIELD G S'll 1 07 DONNA FOREMAN G 5'09 08 KATHARINE MASUN G 09 LEO ALTIERI 10 UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG 1994/95 WOMEN WESMEN HOMETOWN NO BARRIE ON 04 SANDRA CARROLL WAWAON OS NICHOLE JONKER AILSA CRAIG ON 4 5'08 G MICHELLE BLACK 11 NAME POS HT YR HOMETOWN 5'07 5 WINNIPEG MB G 5'10 2 WINNIPEG MB 06 NATALIE MCVICAR G 5'09 1 WINNIPEG MB BRAMALEAON 07 PAMFLICK G 5'09 5 BRANDON MB 2 PELHAM ON 08 JODYROCK p 6' 3 THE PAS MB 5'04 3 ELLIOT LAKE ON 09 ANDREA HUTCHENS G S'll 5 ST. JOHN'S NF G 5'08 4 THUNDER BAY ON 10 HEATHER CORBY F 6'01 1 WINNIPEG MB JACKIE SHAW G 5'05 1 GEORGETOWN ON 11 p 6' 12 PAULA ASHBY G 5'08 13 ALLISON SMITH p 6' 14 SARAH SIMSON G 15 AMY PINNEGAR F/P LARA ASPLIN WINNIPEG MB MILTON ON 12 TRACEY PETER G 5'10 THUNDERBAYON 13 LYNETTE LAFRENIERE P 6'04 5'07 GUELPH ON 14 SANDY CORBY p 6' 3 WINNIPEG MB 5'09 LONDON ON 15 MARNIE NECHWEDIUK G 5'08 2 WINNIPEG MB 2 COACH: TOM KENDALL 4 WINNIPEG MB WINNIPEG MB A. THERAPIST: BEN TRUNZO COA.CH: STU JULIUS ASST COACHES: BOB MAIN/PATTI GRACE TRAINER: CHRIS BULLEY ASST COACHES: KEITH PRUDEN/GAIL KENDALL/ CRAIG KENNEDY/CARLA LENZ MANAGER: JENNIFER HOW TRAINER: KERI KNIGHT �In life as in sport, a gameplan helps you win . London Life not only helps you with your personal gameplan through financial programs like Freedom 55· but also supports the gameplans of young athletes so they can turn their dreams into reality. What the winners are wearing. London ~Life ~~~ AUTHENTIC GAMEWEAR 33 Jarvis St., Brantford, Ontario N3T 4A7 Tel: (519) 752-3758 Fax: (519) 752-5214 Official Uniform Supplier to the C.I.A.U. Men's & Women's Basketball Teams �CIAU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP DAYl •• DAY2 DAY2 MANITOBA(3) DAY3 DAY3 1:00pm MCGILL (6) 1:00 pm 6:00 pm MEMORIAL (7) 3:00pm LAURENTIAN (2) 10:00Am Sth Place 4:00pm GOLD VICTORIA(S) 6:00pm TORONT0(4) 8:00 pm 3:00 pm The convocation audience had a good laugh when Peter Mansbridge said he once thought higher education meant going to high shcool. WINNIPEG (1) 8:00pm When the CBC anchorman received his first honorary degree at Lakehead ·University in 1989, he issued his now-famous challenge: "Refuse To Be Ordinary". If you, a friend or relative are thinking of a further challenge, why not call Lakehead University. 343-8500 or Toll Free 1-800-465-3959 LAKEHEAD (8) 12:00 pm 3RDPLACE �Hosting the 1995 CIAU Championship � 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 Women's Basketball CIAU Championship 1995 Souvenir Program Subject The topic of the resource Sports Universities Description An account of the resource Souvenir programme for the 1995 CIAU/USIC Women's Basketball Championship, held at Lakehead University, March 10-12, 1995. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 1995 President's Message program Women's Basketball Championship https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8/1344/Nor_Wester_Magazine_Fall1988_Vol.5_No.3.pdf c147872487926dfea63c6910fc86bcbe PDF Text Text ������������ 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 Nor'Wester Magazine Fall 1988 Vol.5 No.3 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Nor'Wester contains an article on LU's Psychology program, an announcement that the Visual Arts & Music are being relocated, and a message from the President. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1988 Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University Music Music and Visual Arts Building Nor'Wester Nor'Wester Magazine President Rosehart President's Message Psychology Visual Art https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/e50eca5df1e1bcfdba22e4d2eff0ebc8.pdf ce706d2c1e441fa91e2a4a6d2b8d9ea9 PDF Text Text Inside: 3 Spring ground-breaking for Northern Forest Biology Building - 11 3 LUcky 7 lives up to name 7, 8, 9, 10, Convocation '89 memories 12 Teaching award for Petrone THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL.6. NO.6 JUNE 1989 �Report From The President Dr. Bob Kosebart Lakehead University Float Congratulations to all of those who participated . The Lakehead Unive rsity float was most impressive, as were our people, and my 25 year o ld car made it to the end of the parade. helpers, but especially the staff support given by the Registrar's Office. I..akehead first hosted this event in 1971. What is an L.U . Affinity Card? It is a Master Card with a photograph of Lakehead Univers ity on it. l.a.kehcad University becomes the latest Canadian university to offer, as part of Alumni Services, an "affinity card". Each and every expenditure charged to the card results ina financial contribution to the Alumni Fund. If you use credit cards, it is a painless way to donate. If interested, contact Frances Harding in Alumni Services. tee of the City Administration and, as well, is a local entrepreneur. Lakehead University Women Win filg ) Congratulations to the Silver Jubilee Team in the Royal LePage Run for Women. The team successfully beat out all challenges and won first place for the Corporate Award for most entries. In spite of the snow, the re was a good turnout of women representing faculty, staff, faculty wives and students. Architect Selected The Firm of Tctt and Landy, in association with Carley and Phillips, has been retained by the Board of Governors to design the new Student Centre/Regional Education Centre Project. Two working groups representing potential users are in the process of being fanned in order to give operational advice to the architect. Stephen Phillips of the firm of Carley and Phillips, has been involved in similar projects at the University of Waterloo. Winnen: Lakebead University entry of 100-member SilverJubilee team ir-¾e On the surface, it is difficult to say any- Run for Women. was organi.zet-.Jy thing inspiring about the recent Provincial Linda Phillips.Diane McBride, above, Budget. Many of the new initiatives are was one of those to brave the snow. socially progressive, but the cumulative tax Canada Sea to Sea bite is beginning to add up. Saving this, Twenty-five of our Outdoor Recreahowever, is one thing. At the gasoline station this morning, the owner said that he tion students and Dr. James Smithers are had no grumbles about increased gasoline now working their way down the 1,200 taxes. Is it that Canadians are so "well off" mile journey to the mouth of the Mackenthat taxes arc of little concern? zie River. Mayor KnightofFort McMurray I doubt it. I suspect that it is more a participated in a gala send-off in Fort reflection of our passive attitude when it McMurray on Victoria Day (in spite of the comes to government. Special inte rest recent snow). Just prior to leaving groups do a good job getting their message Lakehead University, the group was in· to government. I am less convinced that formed that the Federal Government had approved a grant of approximately the general public is as effective. $105,000 to pay the summer student sala• Finnish University President to Visit ries. National media interest in the 1989 Lakehead University trip is high with a CBC reporter as well as an "Equinox" writer travelling on the enDr. Eska Riepula, the Rector of the Uni- tire trip with the four canoes. In I 789, versity o f Lapland, is visiting Lakehead Uni- Mackenzie was on his way to the Pacific versity this month and is a special guest at Ocean and made a wrong tum near Fort Convocation. 1be University of Lapland is McMurray and e nded up at the Arctic, located in the very progressive northern 1200 miles later. Mackenzie, four years Finnish community of Rovaniemi which is later, made it to the Pacific, several years located on the Arctic Circle. It is a univer- prior to the much-recognized trip of sity that specializes in Social Sciences, Law Lewis and Clark. ~ Old Fort William has been supp~ve and Education and, in addition to being the head of the University, Rector Riepula of this venture in te rms of both historical is also Chairman of the Executive Commit- input and loaned equipment. Provincial Budget Floating along: Lakebead University's entry into the Sbriner's Parade looked great.JimPodd and Norma Gibson were responsible for pulling everything together and creating a first-class float. Vice-President Weller Re-appointed for Second Te nn At the conclusion of the review process, Vice-President (Academic) Weller has been re-appointed for a five-year term. In reviewing the role ofVice-President (Academic) within the institution, the Review Committee has stressed the importance of the intra-university role and the day-today management responsibilities of this senior academic administrative position. Dialogue '89 - A Success Over 260 guidance staff, as well as university liaison representatives, from all the Ontario universities, participated in the annual Dialogue forum at Lakehead University from May 17 to 19, 1989. The feedback from the meeting indicated very strong support for both Lakehead University and the conference organization. Special recognition is deserved of Gwen Wajda, Pentti Paularinne, and all the many Page 2 - - - -- -- - - - - -- -- - - - - AGOKA - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - June 1989 �University growth cont.inues, new research centre under construction Work has started on a $4 million re~ ch centre at Lakehead University. ~ he Northern Forest Biology Centre will provide office, administration and Iabora• tory space for eight Ministry of Natural Resources research scientists and related administrative and technical support staff. The building will also accommodate up to four post-graduate students, visiting scien• tists and post-doctoral fellows working on approved research projects. The building is going up just west of the Chancellor Paterson Library. The project is expected to take about one year to comple te. The a rchitect is John Stephenson from Walter Kuch & John K. Stephenson Architects of Thunder Bay. Research centre: The Northern Forest Biology Centre will encourage more cooperative research projects between the Ministry of Natural Resources and the University. The S4 million building is going up next to the Chancellor Paterson Li• brary. LUcky 7 overcomes setback to zoom near top spot The LUcky 7 lived up to its name, earning a second place finish for Lakehead University's entry in the 1989 Shell Canada Fuclathon. LUcky 7 and 26 other student-designed vehicles competed for top prizes late last r,-"'lth at the test centre in Oakville, Ont. h-.1ough the University of Waterloo's Astral came in first, LUcky 7 pulled off a second place finish among university entries. However, a professional Shell research team finished second overall. Lakehead took second place in spite of wet, tricky track conditions. The University also earns $2,000 for its efforts in the competition. Lakehead's entry suffered a setback during a trial run when driver Diane Hyde was thrown after the vehicle hit a bump. According to team manager Art Rob, Hyde required a few stitches and was not allowed to continue because o f team concerns about her health. Substituting in the driver's seat was team mechanic Harold Danilkewich. The substitution meant a major weight differ• ence. Danilkewich, weighed in at 188 lbs, twice the weight of Hyde and the car, both of which weigh 94 lbs. Repairs were also made to the car, but they were minor. "We were able to patch it up," Rob said. "It meant a couple of late nights, though." The final student member of the team was mechanic Frank Schauble. Seimer Tsang, faculty to the team a. ,J chairman of mechanical engineering, had high hopes for the LUcky 7. '''This is the 13th Fuclathon,'' he said before leaving for the competition. "Maybe naming the car r,r. June 1989 Very lucky: Lakehead University's seventh entry into the Shell Canada Fuelathon proved to be a lucky one. The LUcky 7 finished second among the univeristy entries. Pictured above are Diane Hyde, in the car; Lakehead President Bob Rosehart at left; Dr. Dianne Common, right; and Dr. Seimer Tsang to the rear. LUcky 7 with L for Lakehead and U for University will counter the (unlucky number) 13." This was Lakehead's seventh entry into the Shell Fuelathon. This year's vehicle was a re-designed version of the 1988 entry. The LUcky 7 sported front-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering. In addition, a fiberglass body was used to improve the aerodynamic characteristics of the car. The engine was the same Honda G100 76 CC engine used during the last two years. The sleek design AOORA and modifications inspired the team to hope for the best. "In my opinion it's the best car we've ever had," Hyde said before leaving for Oakville. " I'm hoping for at least second (place)." It is that enthusiasm that will carry next year's team through the 1990 Shell Canada Fuelathon. "We have to beat Waterloo next year," Tsang said. "This car could do very well." Page 3 �Books Who's who in fish world listed in new book Momot said the book began as a dusty box of notes and partial A book published by two Lakehead University people could be subtitled: Everything you've ever wanted to know about local fish, drawings given to him by the late naturalist Keith Denis. Denis but didn't know who to ask. iiiiiiiii;;;;;:;.:::.;:=c;:;;.:::.;:~;;:;;;;iiiiii.iiiii;.;;;::;;::::;ii=iii.=::=.::r==::;::,i ~as received the info~ _) non from Dr. A.E. Allin, a Walter Momot and Connie Hartviksen hobbyist who collected have released a 300-page book titled Fishes fish extensively until his ofThe 'lbunder Bay Area ofOntario. Illusdeath in 1966. Much of trations were done by local wildlife artist Allin's collection is now in Karen Spinney-Helmer. The official book the Royal Ontario Mulaunch was held last month and the book scum. has been well-received by fishing enthusi• This finished book conasts. Momot is a professor of biology, Hartviksen is a biology research associate tains more than 80 penand Spinney-Helmer is a biology lecturer at and-ink illustrations. She the University. noted that the drawing.s "It is a usable source book for anglers, had to be so technically tourists, hobbyists, naturalists or anyone - -perfect, they had to conin science," Hartviksen said. "It should be . ,O:::::::.._:"";Hll!I"'. tain the correct number of a standard piece of equipment for every scales along the fishes' latangler's tackle box." era! lines. The book contains an inventory of 500 1he book was sponlakes and 35 streams describing the water sored by the University's body locations and what fish can be found L---~~=======~~~~~------~ Senate Research Commitin each. The area covered ranges from Fisbfiacts not tales: Walter Momot centre and Connie tee, the Th~n~er Bay Whi Ri Atik k Th b k d ·1 ' ' ' Salmon Assoc1at10n and teh v~r to o angth. e _gho~ etaids Hartviksen worked'? compile the handbook offishes in the North Shore Steelhead the fi s es average 1en , we1 , recor s Northwestern Ontario. This book is a bandy guide for . . and whether it is common or rare to the anglers, naturalists, hobbyists and science students. Assoc1at1on of Thunder area. It also describes the fins, color, habiBay. tat, food and spawning of fishes. Lakehead's Dilley part of international rural plannin_) Rural areas are more than "a resource for city people." Lakehead University's professor Robert Dilley is part of an international effort to raise awareness of concerns held by rural areas around the world. Dilley is the Canadian editor for the 1988 Inte rnational Yearbook of Rural Planning. "We're trying to draw people's attention to the problems ofrural areas," he said. "Attention has focused more in recent decades on urban problems, (and) rural areas have been regarded as a resource for city people." He was also involved in the 1987 edition of the yearbook. The yearbook idea arose from a British publication called the Countryside Planning Yearbook, edited by Andrew Gilg, who decided to go international by adding sections on the Western World. Dilley got involved in the project after meeting Gilg at a conference. "I must have made some impression," Dilley said. "He invited me to be the North American editor." However, Dilley said the job was too much for one person and recommended dividing the job be· tween a Canadian and an American editor. "Nobody really thinks of rural areas as something that needs to be cared for," he said. "But this (attitude) has changed slightly with concerns over environmental assessment." The yearbook includes significant legislation dealing with rural problems and planning, he said. Dilley works with a network of correspondents from coast-to-coast. 'Ibere is also a series of literary reviews which cover publications such as books, government documents and journal articles. "As editor, it is my job to prevent over.,--.... lap," he said. The yearbook also includes a num• bcr of research articles dealing with ( techniques or particular problems in rural planning. "As editor, I contact people for articles." He me ntioned I . that Thunder Bay-Atikokan MP Iain ,.,..,., Angus wrote about government policy ..._, on grain trade. "Next year's volume will have a new name and will probably contain an Latest annual yearbook: Professor Robert arti~le on t~e ~ffect ~f free trade on DilleyservedasCanadianeditorfortheJ-, ~ agnculture, Dilley said. International Yearbook of Rural Fiann--(;;. Dilley is continuing with his interest He also worked on the 1987 yearbook. Work in rural issues, both local and interna- is underwayfor the 1989 International Year• tional. book. rage -4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AOORA - - - - - -- - -- - - - - - - - - June 1989 �Re-tracing Mackenzie's search for Northwest Passage by Maureen Martin ~ e stereotyped image of a university One Step Beyond organization. The two or- I\_L,essor does not include paddling ca- ganizations joined forces with Lakehead noes 12-hours a day while battling hoards of ravenous insects and coping with unpredictable weather. Unless one is referring to Lakehead University's Dr. Jim Smithers. Smithers, a professor of Outdoor Recreation, admits he is more comfortable working 16-hour days seven days a week planning canoe treks than he is writing scholarly papers. "It's not exactly an academic, contemplative life," he said of his career. ''I'd rather do the trip than write about it." Lakehead's adventurer is olI on another expedition: the re-creation ofSir Alexander Mackenzie's quest for the Northwest Passage. He wiU be travelling with 25 students and another leader, Derek Apple, project assistant and an Outdoor Recreation graduate. This year is Phase I of a proposed five-year project. Participants will journey 2,048 miles from Fort McMurray, Alta., to Whale Island in the Arctic Ocean this summer. "It's a relatively ambitious project," he said. Smithers had a taste of this voyage in 1984. "Old Fort William asked us (Outdoor ~r reation) to do a historical recreation of u.: trek from Montreal to Old Fort William," he said. "We decided to do the trip as historical as possible." Aside from dressing in voyageur clothing and paddling in reproductions of original voyageur canoes, participants stopped in communities along the way to make presentations. "Professionally, it was very good for the students," Smithers said. The trip provided students with an opportunity to pick up organizational skills needed for long voyages. "Travelling several thousand miles with 30 people and a very definite time-table is quite different from four people in two canoes going from A to Bat their leisure," he said. "Since the trip was very successful, we started looking for similar projects," he said. While considering various projects, he came across the 200th anniversary of Mackenzie's expeditions -- and saw a great c- ortunity. Coming up with the idea was eL ;; finding backing was not. During the search, Smithers crossed paths with the Alexander Mackenzie Trail Association, which was meeting with the June 1989 University to make the re-creation of Mackenzie's expeditions possible. The Sir Alexander Mackenzie "Canada Sea-to-Sea" Bicentennial Expeditions will re-create and commemorate the 200th anniversary of the first recorded crossing of Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans. Phase I, which is underway, will run from May to Augus t 1989. Although there will be 12-hour paddling days, unpredictable weather and swarms of insects, life will not be all hard work for the modern voyageurs. Presentations and historical re-enactments will be given in communities along the route. The 105-day trek will combine the rigors ofvoyageur life with live theatre. Not only will the project commemorate Mackenzie's search for the Northwest Passage, it will educate Canadians about an important part ofthe nation's history. Early explorers such as Mackenzie and the voya- Westward bo! Professor Jim Smithers geurs helped develop Canada in the 18th bas embarked on a canoe trip to the Arctic to re-create Sir Alexander century by expanding the fur trade. Smithers said there will be no canoe Mackenzie's journeys. Smithers, Derek trips in 1990, but the education element Apple, project assistant, and the 25 stuwill be strong. A $50,000 grant from the dents will return in August. Gordon Foundation has been received to design curriculum material to teach stu- each group." Smithers said the presence dents about Canadian explorers, including of women on such long expeditions is a Sir Alexander Mackenzie. "There is a gen- well-documented historical fact. Taking eration that is his- females on the 1989 trek will serve two torically and geo- purposes, he said. " It shows women can graphically illiter- do this type of thing and recognizes that ate," Smithers said. Native women had an important role in "Canadians know the success of such undertakings." "It's strange," he said. "Here we have more about Daniel predominantly Anglo Canadians, mostly Boone and Davey Crockett than they from Central Ontario, who are travelling d o a b o u t across the country recreating a very Mackenzie." Next important part of French Canadian hisyear's project will tory." With a chuc kle, he summed up the centre on correct- trip. "Basically we're travelling around ing that problem. Students will help with singing French songs •· badly." Along the way, participants will take the creation of material to highlight Canapart in the 'rerritorial Canoe Festival in dian history. the Northwest Territories during July. Trips will resume in 1991. The expeditions may be the spark needed to create a Smithgers said the group will provide national heritage trail to preserve and inter- "color" for the event but will not be pret ,this route for future generations. The competitors. Smithers and company are expected Alexander Mackenzie Trail Association to reach Whale Island by July 30. After a hopes to create a heritage trail designed ceremonial event, they will paddle to along the lines of the Lewis and Clark trail Inuvik, from which point they will return across the United States. The Mackenzie Expeditions will be as home. The modem voyageurs will return accurate as possible •· including the pres- to 1Jiunder Bay around Aug. 7. ence offemales on the trek. "Mixed groups (The office received a call from the are better for long trips," he said. "Both adventurers the day the paper went to groups seem to temper the extremes of press. Tbey are right on schedule and AO-ORA experiencing no major difficulties.) Page S �Re-tracing Mackenzie's search for Northwest Passage fJy Maureen Martin ~ c stereotyped image of a university I\_\,essor does not include paddling canoes 12-hours a day while battling hoards of ravenous insects and coping with unpredictable weather. Unless one is referring to Lakchcad University's Dr. Jim Smithers. Smithers, a professor of Outdoor Recreation, admits he is more comfortable working 16-hour days seven days a week planning canoe treks than he is writing scholarly papers. " It's not exactly an academic, contemplative life," he said of his career. "I'd rather do the trip than write about it." Lakehead's adventurer is off on another expedition: the re-creation ofSirAlexander Mackenzie's quest for the Northwest Passage. He will be travelling with 25 students and another leader, Derck Apple, project assistant and an Outdoor Recreation graduate. This year is Phase I of a proposed five-year project. Participants will journey 2,048 miles from Fort McMurray, Alta., to Whale Island in the Arctic Ocean this summer. "It's a relatively ambitious project," he said. Smithers had a taste of this voyage in 1984. "Old Fort William asked us (Outdoor ~7 teation) to do a historical recreation of t. \,. trek from Montreal to Old Fort William," he said. "We decided to do the trip as historical as possible.'' Aside from dressing in voyageur clothing and paddling in reproductions of original voyageur canoes, participants stopped in communities along the way to make presentations. "Professionally, it was very good for the students,'' Smithers said. The trip provided students with an opportunity to pick up organizational skills needed for long voyages. "Travelling several thousand miles with 30 people and a very definite time-table is quite different from four people in two canoes going from Aton at their leisure," he said. "Since the trip was very successful, we started looking for similar projects," he said. While considering various projects, he came across the 200th anniversary of Macke nzie's expeditions•· and saw a great (?"ortunity. Coming up with the idea was e.11; finding backing was not. During the search, Smithers crossed paths with the Alexander Mackenzie Trail Association, which was meeting with the June 1989 One Step Beyond organization. The two organizations joined forces with Lakehead University to make the re-creation of Mackenzie's expeditions possible. The Sir Alexander Mackenzie "Canada Sea-to-Sea" Bicentennial Expeditions will re-create and commemorate the 200th anniversary ofthe first recorded crossing of Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans. Phase I, which is underway, will run from May to August 1989. Although there will be 12-hourpaddling days, unpredictable weather and swarms of insects, life will not be all hard work for the modern voyageurs. Presentations and historical re-enactments will be given in communities along the route. The 105-day trek will combine the rigors ofvoyageur life with live theatre. Not only will the project commemorate Mackenzie's search for the Northwest Passage, it will educate Canadians about an important part of the nation's history. Early explorers such as Mackenzie and the voyageurs helped develop Canada in the 18th century by expanding the fur trade. Smithers said there will be no canoe trips in 1990, but the education element will be strong. A $50,000 grant from the Gordon Foundation has been received to design curriculum material to teach students about Canadian explorers, including Sir Alexander Mackenzie. "There is a generation that is historically and geographically illiterate," Smithers said. "Canadians know more about Daniel Boone and Davey Crockett than they doabout Mackenzie." Next year's project will centre on correcting that problem. Students will help with the creation of material to highlight Canadian history. Trips will resume in 1991. The expeditions may be the spark needed to create a national heritage trail to preserve and interpret ,Lhis mute for future generations. The Alexander Mackenzie Trail Association hopes to create a heritage trail designed along the lines of the Lewis and Clark trail across the United States. The Mackenzie Expeditions will be as accurate as possible •· including the presence offemales on the trek. "Mixed groups a re better for long trips," he said. "Both groups seem to temper the extremes of AGOR,\ Westward bo! Professor Jim Smithers has embarked on a canoe trip to the Arctic to re-create Sir Alexander Mackenzie's journeys. Smithers, Derek Apple, project assistant, and the 25 students will return in August. each group. " Smithers said the presence of women on such long expeditions is a well-documented historical fact. Taking females on the 1989 trek will serve two purposes, he said. "It shows women can do this type of thing and recognizes that Native women had an important role in the success of such undertakings." "It's strange," he sa.id. "Herc we have predominantly Anglo Canadians, mostly from Central Ontario, who are travelling across the country recreating a very important part of French Canadian history." With a chuckle, he summed up the trip. "Basically we're travelling around singing French songs •· badly." Along the way, participants will take part in the Territorial Canoe Festival in the Northwest Territories during July. Smithgers said the group will provide "color" for the event but will not be competitors. Smithers and company are expected to reach Whale Island by July 30. After a ceremonial event, they will paddle to Inuvik, from which point they will return home. The modern voyageurs will return to l _"hunder Bay around Aug. 7. (/be office received a call from the adventurers the day the paper went to press. Tbey are right on schedule a11d experiencing no major difficulties.) Page 5 �Visitors on campus New perspectives: Lakehead University was visited by a delegation JrrJ·~ Bunkpurugu, Ghana. The group i.. . visiting to gain a new perspective on educational and health problems. The J ive-member delegation spent some time gelling acquainted with the University. Pictured at left is Lakehead liaison officer Oliver Pfeiff (centre), and delegates Lawrence Kwotuah and Janet Anafu. Other members not pictured are John Laari, Nelson Jatuat and Siat Kanturib. The group came to Thunder Bay under the auspices of CUSO (formerly Canadian University Service Overseas). Bunkpurugu bas a twinning agreement with Thunder Bay. The program encourages an exchange of information on coping w ith various problems associated with regions isolatedfrom central areas. Computer kids: The 1989 Computer Contest drew a number of students from Thunder Bay and area. Pictured at right is the senior team from Manitouwadge working out computer problems /or the contest. Dr. Clem Kent ofthe Mathematics Department co-ordinated the event. Winners in the senior and junior d ivisions won individual prizes. The schools of the winning teams received a Zenith ''Easy PC Desktop. In the senior division Lakeview High School took top spot while Port Arthur Collegiate Institute and Beaver Brae District High School from Kenora tied/or second. In thejunior division Sir Winston Churchill Collegiate & Vocational Institute took first place,followed by Nipigon-Red Rock District High School insecondplaceandWestgateCollegiate& Vocational Institute in third. Dialogue '89: The delegates at Dialogue '89 met to discuss educational needs of the future during a three-day galherlng at Lakehead University. Added to the intellectual discussions were a number of social events. The group pictured to the left were attending a Taste of the North dinner, featuring buffalo, partridge, and lake trout. From left to right, Brenda Steen, Assistant Registrar; Herb Pettipiere, Director ofthe Ontario Universities' Application Centre, and bis wife June; and Penlli Paularinne, Lakebead University's Registrar. The three-day conference J""'lf titled "Threshold ofthe 90's" and ined ways to deal with the trends and issues many universities may /ace in the next decade. ciJ Page 6 - - -- - - - - -- - - -- - - - - June 1989 �Kenney-Wal/ace Mansbridge's Advice: Offers timely advice "Refuse to be Ordinary 11 Graduates were advised to "be interna- Peter Mansbridge followed his own advice and spoke about things he knew - his early reporter days in northwestern Ontario, his fond memories ofThunder Bay and credibility in professionalism. The well-known anchor and CBC journalist described his work: "you're a witness to the most memorable times of our lives and you get to share the experience with so many others." He told the graduates that a lot was being asked ofthem. "For journalists the challenge is a big one" he said, " ... we're expected to be judges of good taste, leaders of opinion, forums for opinion, d e tectors of trends, critical investigators, corruption finders, guardians and crusaders for justice - and we're supposed to be entertaining too.. " He argued that no matter what career grads had chosen, the challenges are just as real. "The people you deal with want the best ... why not give it to them. I mean the best. The world is full of adequate. Do the best job possible. Do your best each day and know you 've done your best. Know you haven't cut any comers. I would beg you, refuse to be ordinary." (Ciat, focus on excellence and be on nme. " Dr. Geraldine Kenney-Wallace, Chairman of the Science Council of Canada, offered advice to graduates in the afternoon session of Convocation. "Graduation is a right of passage," she said. "It allows you to say -- and say with authority-- 'I do not know, but I'll find you the answer as soon as I can.' " KenneyWallace went on to say that "life is really about getting the questions right and knowing which way to turn to begin finding the answers." Graduates were told that they were "graduating into the Real Time Global Village and they must be aware of what was happening elsewhere in the Village in order to make timely decisions about the direction of their own lives. "Don't be tempted to make decisions on what you thought it (the question) was," Kenney-Wallace said. "Go out and open your eyes and make decisions for what it is. Make decisions on time for the world that's rapidly unfolding." ~m left to right, Dr. Bill West and bis '.(.,/ Mary, University Fellow Mr. Wal/dee Bryan and bis wife, Harriet, and Dr. Adrienne Clarkson stand proudly during introductions at noon hour ceremonies beside Lake Tamblyn. Top, Registrar Penlli Paularinne assists Dr. Geraldine Kenney-Wallace with her gown at the afternoon ceremony where she received an honorary science degree. Dr. Peter Mansbridge is all smiles after receiving bis doctor of Humane letters. High winds and near-freezing te mperatures threatened right up to Convocation Day. But Saturday May 29, 1989 was a clear, sunny day that warmed the people and events. There was indeed pomp and ceremony at the largest graduating class in the university's 25 year history. Two fullhouses at the morning and afternoon ceremonies heard thought-provoking and entertaining speeches by Dr. Peter Mansbridge and Dr. Geraldine Kenney-Wallace. For each graduand, there was his or her mome nt of recognition walking across centre stage to receive a diploma or degree. There were behind the scene stories lost in the excitement of the day: a grad rushing out to nurse her newborn baby before receiving her degree, the grandparents over from "the old country" who sat teary-eyed as a grandchild knelt in front of the (q..,ancellor to receive personal congntulations. There was the ~ -year old Red Lake bus driver who graduated with a degree in sociology after 10 years of continuing education courses while working the night shift. The list also includes a deter- June 1989 mined woman who took 25 years to complete her BA in history, taking her first course in 1964 but stopping her studies to raise her family. Dean Braun has been in frail health and missed convocation for the first time, but he and his wife brought joy to many when they arrived at noon-hour to share the SilverJubilee Opening Ceremony. A large team of people work behind the scenes to make Convocation a celebration that each graduate, family and friends will always remember and cherish. This team includes the registrar's offi ce, printing, graphics, security guards, food service workers, secretaries, alumni and many other caring souls. Grounds and housekeeping staff work around the clock to spruce up the campus. The Chronicle-Journal showed its community spirit and produced a special commemorative tabloid recognizing the efforts of more than 1,300 students. Take a bow team! AOORA Page 7 �\ \ honours bacbelo gratulations fro1 Chancel/or's Mee Margot Hodgson Socio~o. Sec011 comp ··,r bis B! winn "OcbLeto Bernard Weiler(, wife Margaret; J, Tamblyn. 1birdr all smiles as she daughters pose j workedforallfo �'J I --- ~ r,ocaJion '89! Photos from left top row: '1 made il" says Mike Siska who eamed bis (Social Work; Mark Pumala BSc(Hons) won tbe Geology department prize and gels conbis paretlls; Phyllis Anderson BScN(Hon) RN won tbe Dean Braun Medal and tbe 'for top part-time student; and tbe determined woman in centre of top right photo is ·bo took courses off-campus for JO years to complete ber Bachelor of Ans degree in row: Registrar Penni Paularinne congratulates Rob Foster, Rbodes Scholar, wbo 11011 ff"' './inning a few awards along tbe way; looking cool in shades, Poulin Award neau;·,-atMcElroy, First Graduate oflakebeadUniversity, cuts tbe cake wilb Chancellor ~e made and decorated by Ute Hickin); Dr. Gary Locker visits with Dean Braun and bis 1 uf tbe noon-hour crowd attending Silver Jubilee Opening Ceremonies beside Lake 1: Wan Rajibab Wan Musa graduated with a degree in Business Administration and is •ses with Malaysian friends; Professor and Mrs. Robert Dilley and their four delightful a f amity portra it; the four presidents ofLake head p ose with Linda Phfllips, wh o bas : a,uiproud mom Ethyl Everett and son, Dr. Lonie Everett, 1989 Alumni Award winner. �Convocation '89 award winners Tiffi POULIN AWARD An award for outstanding citizenship to the student selected by his fe llows, the Faculty and Administration as contribuitng most to the we lfare of the University through his student activities. M. Roch Lionel Letourneau THE PRESIDENT'S AWARDS Awards given a nnually to the graduating students who have occupied positions of responsibility in the students' organizations and who, by the ir activities and achievements, have earned the gratitude of the University. David Simon Bogdonov BEng(CiviJ) Robert Franklin Foster BSc (Hons) Patrick Walusiku Matakala BScF (Hons) Donald Arthur Nault BPE (Hons) Frank Ange lo Sacino BA BEd Steven Stang BEng (Elect) Lorraine Ann Thomson BScN (Hons) Anthony Kevin Yozipovic BA THE ALm.oo HONOUR AwARD Awarded to an alumnus who has made an outstanding achievement in one or more fields of endeavour. Lorne Everett PhD Tim DFAN OF ARTs AND Peter Allan Myllymaa BComm (hons) exaequo Bachelor of Administration -· Doris Irmgard G. Wohlfarth BAdmin Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recretion •· Peter Nelson Labor BOR (Hon) Llbrary Technology -· Heather Marie Manty Dip! Llb Tech Bachelor of Engineering •· Karl Alois Unger BEng (Elect) Engineering Technology -- Gordon Andrew Rae Dip! Eng Tech Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry -· John Andrew McLaughlin BScF (Hons) Forest Technology -- Gerald Allen Regier Dip! For Tech Honours Bac he lor of Science in Nursing•· Phyllis Darlene Anderson BScN (Hons) RN Honours Bachelor of Physical Education -· Donald Arthur Nault BPE (Hons) T1-m GovERNoR-GENERAL's Gow MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class of the masters degree Karen Ann Charles BA (Hons) MA Bachelor of Education (Inter/Senior): Jeffrey Robert Buck BA (.HonsJ' BEdM~ Master of Education: John Gordon Bird BA MEd THE GOVERNOR- GENERAL'S Sil.VER MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class of the Honours Bachelors' degrees John Andrew McLaughlin BScF (Hons) Tm~GoVERNoR-GENERAL's Coll.EGE BRONZE MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking student in the graduating class of the Diplo ma programs Gordon Andrew Rae Dip! Eng Tech THE CHANCELLOR'S MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking parttime student in the graduating class of the Bachelors' or Honours Bachelors' degrees Phyllis Darlene Anderson BScN (Hons) RJ CANADIAN INS11TUTE OF FoRSTRY Go1.0 MEDAL Sc1ENcE's MEDALS To the highest-ranking students in Arts Three-Year program: Derek Phin Apple BA, BOR (Hons) Four-Year Program: Sabine Micheala Fels BA (Hons) Honours Bachelor of Social Work Program:Joanne Margaret Dagsvik BA BSW (Hons) Fiona Dianne Karlstedt BA BSSW (Hons) ex aequo THE DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCE'S MEDALS To the highest-ranking graduating students in Science Three-Year Program: Peter John MacDonald BSc Four-Year Program: Robert Franklin Foster BSc (Hons) THE LlEurnNANr- GoVERNoR's MEDAL Awarded to the highest ranking graduating student in the three-year Bachelors' degrees Karen Leigh Molly BA TI-IE DEAN OF EDuCAnoN's MEDALS Awarded to the highest ranking graduating students in Education Bachelor of Education (Primary-] unior): Christine Eva Burkowski BA (Hons) BEdMA Bachelor of Education (Junior-Inter) Bonnie Jean Sutherland BSc IlEd BOR (Hons) Awarded to the graduating student in the Forestry Degree program, who is judged to be the best all-round student in scholarship, sports and citizenship Edward Henry Hoffman BScF (Hons) PROFESSOR EMERITUS T1nEs Martin H. Greenwood Mi\ Professor Emeritus ofAnthropology George Alexander Harrower, IlSc, Msc, PhD Professo1· Emeritus of Physics Gordon Russell Mott B Arch, MBA Professor Emeritus ofCivil Engineering DFAN BRAUN'S MEDALS Awarded to the highest-ranking graduating students in the Faculty of Professional Studies Honours Bachelor of Commerce: Janice Yvonne Gagnon BComm (Hons) Professors emeriti Greenwood, Harrower and Mott Fage 10 - -- - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - - A OORA June 1989 �Papers/ Publications & Special Projects and a number of NGOs in India and Bang- from Laval and Lakehead University for his research work. ladesh who also made presentations. Dr. Rasid was invited to present another For the second year Dr. H. Cumpaper at a symposium organized by the As- ming, professor of Fish and Wildlife sociation of North Dakota Geographers, Management in the School of Forestry, which was held at the university of North served as a member of a three-man Dakota, Grand Forks, April 21st. The title of committee reviewing performance of his pap er was "Hazards of living on the forest companies during the first five edge of the Great Lakes: TheAmerican and years of their Forest Management Agreethe Canadian case experience". ments with the government of Ontario. Dr. S. Y. Mansour, Associate ProfesThe FMAs, which replace existing lisor, Department of Electrical Engineercensing arrangements with an Agreeing, had his paper e ntitled "Power Sysment which requires the companies to tems Minimum Fuel Cost Dispatch Using manage the forests in the FMA area on a Piecewise Loss Models", presented at the sustained-yield basis. In addition to harCanadian Conference on Electrical and vesting, the FMA holde r is responsible for Compute r Engineering, Vancouver, B.C., all planning, regeneration and other November 1988. The paper was co-ausilvicultural activities necessary for thored with Dr. D. H. Kelly of the Univerproper forest management, including sity o f Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. the construction of access roads. The role of the review committee was to asDr. Thomas M. sess the commitment o f the companies to K. Song, Profestheir obligations as identified in the sor of School of • Agreements. Physical EducaThe committee included de tailed extion, Co-ordinator amination of company records, discusof Human Persions with company and Ministry personformance Laboranel, and field inspections by ground and tory, has bee n inby h elicopter. Committee conclusions vited to Universite from the 1987 reviews are published Laval in Quebec City this summer. Dr. Song under the title Forest Management will be a visiting research professor doing Agreements Third Five-Year Review research work on "Effects of Electrical 1982-1987 and are available from the Stimulation on Metabolism" and "Nuclear Ministry of Natural Resources Public and Mitochondrial DNA Polymorphisms Information Centre, Room 1460, Whiton Athletes". Dr. Song has received the ney Block, 99 Wellesley Street West, third consecutive Ontario-Quebec Ex- Toronto, Ont., M7A 1W3. Results of the change Program Grant and research grants 1988 review should be available soon. Alan Bowd, School of Edu-=~"""""° cation, was invited to present a paper at the Tiurd Inte ma~ ==',==,{~ tional Confe re nce on Native Children with Exceptional Q;;~'.::IT;~~~ Needs, Winnipeg, Manitoba, April 20 - 22. Dr. Bowd's paper was entitled "Adapting teacher ~s~~ behaviour to culture diffcrC~~==~~~i ences in learning". Walter Crowe, Sch ool of Business, recently presented two, one-day seminars to a group of senior managers from Atlantic Canada. They took ~ ====,==,{~ place in SaintJohn, New Brunswick. The subjects were "Materials Management - a Leap Forward for the Purchasing Function", and" Short Term Demand Forecasting for the Materials Manager". Crowe has given seminars on these and similar topics across Canada from time to time. Professor Crowe recently participated in a workshop at the Wellington School of Medicine, New Zealand, where he exchanged ideas on community medicine, 7'd the impact of the newly introduced L .:a Health Boards upon health care and health care economics in New Zealand. He was the guest of the Director-Gene ral of Health, and was privileged to visit senior health administrators in several centres in Ncw Zealand. Patricia Vervoort, Visual Arts, presented a paper entitled "DutchArtAbroad: Van Gogh Canadianized" at the Low Countries and the World Conference at University College, London (England) o n April 12, 1989. The paper will be p ublished by The Centre for Low Countries Studies, Univer\ sity College, London. Dr. Haron Rasid, Associate Professor of Geography, presented an invited paper at an International Conference on Flood Problems in Bangladesh, held at Concordia University, Montreal on May 11 and 12, 1989. The title of his pape r was "Miniprojects for a mega-problem: A pragmatic solution for the flood problems in Bangladesh". The conference was organized by the International Society of Bangladesh and was sponsored by CIDA and IDRC. There were papers presented by distinguished ?"" hors fro m Harvard Unive rs ity, Univer•tY of Illinois, Univers ity of Toronto, Uni- Researchers: The Fourth National Conference on Research at Small Universities was versity of Manitoba and University of held atlakehead University in April. Left to right are Dr. Ralph Heintzman, Executive Dhaka, Banglad esh, as well as representa- Director, SSHRC; Dr. Paule Leduc, President, SSHRC; Dr. Arthur May, President tives from US AID, CIDA, IDRC, World Bank NSERC; Dr. Murray IAnkester, Director, Graduate Studies & Research at Lakehead. June 1989 AOORA l"age 11 �New face Beth Huston, ' HBA Political Studies student, is new to Lakehead. She will be spending the summer workingwith Alumni's Frances Harding to help or.__ _ _ __ _ __ _. ganize the alumni re-union. "I'm learning a lot," Beth said. "I like the independe nce and creativity I'm allowed to exert." However, she noted there is "quite a bit of responsibility, too." Come the fall, Beth will return to classes. She is not certain what she will do once he r studies here are complete. "I'm thinking about law school, but I haven' t made up my mind yet," she said. In the meantime her energy is directed to the job at hand. "Co-ordinating a reunion is a lot of work ... a lot of details." The People Page Provincial award for Petrone Father Tim Flaherty ) Professor Penny who ha Petrone has won been at aprovincial Lakehead for award for exceltwo years, lence in teachsaid gooding. Dr. Petrone, bye to his professor in the many friends School of Educaat th e end of tion, was one of May. "Father 13 Ontario pro- =======-----==..i Tim" will fessors to receive continue his studies in Toronto. Joy L - - - -- - -- = - - i the 1988 OCUFA Lawson, Director of Student Services, Teaching Award. Winners of the Ontario said he will be missed, not only as chapConfederation of University Faculty Asso- lain but as a fine teacher. Fr. Flaherty ciations are selected for superior work in taught two courses in education. such instructional areas as the classroom Counsellor Irmo Marini said Fr. and/ or laboratory, for course preparation, Flahe rty "turned out to be a great asset in team teaching and audio-visual presenta- many ways." In addition to spiritual countion. Winners are chosen by a committee of selling, Father Flaherty "helped with the faculty and also includes student represen- work load in personal counselling and he tation. will be greatly missed." Appointments Art Davies has been appointed Special Advisor to the Vice-President (Administration) on Campus Construction. Jim Podd is Dave Zelkovich and his wife Lori have the Acting Director of Campus Developa baby girl. Their bundle of joy arrived ment. Easter Sunday. Geraldine White has been apponted Coordinator of the Leaming Assistance Phys. Ed. 's Peter Crocker and his wife Centre on a full-time permanent basis. Linda have a baby girl.Julisa was born May TheJuly issue of the Agora will list all 17, 1989, and weighed in at 7 lbs and 2 oz. new appointments (Chairmen and Directors) for the upcoming term. The Human Resources office needs temporary "floater" employees. A floater could be called in to work when a regular staff member is ill, for example, or on vacation. Assignments can vary from one day to several weeks in length. For more information, please call extension 8578 or come by the Human Resources office to fill in an application. Baby Faces Fond Farewells Kay Hakala, "gave 'em hell" at her Bon Voyage party in May. Singling out many friends during 15 years at Lakehead, Kay recounted the stories and people behind the scenes during her various positions at the university. She started full-time with the University in 197 4 as office supervir) in the Registrar's Office. Two years lat.:: she moved to Campus Development where she served as a secretary until her retirement this year. Kay's farewell party had a large turnout and she was greeted by many well-wishers who were sorry to see her leave. University summer fun camp I Lakehead University is holding a fun camp for kids ages 7 years to 12 years. The full and half day sessions will run 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. The two-week sessions begin July 4. For more information, please call the Pool Office at 8656. I ) ~ J"':, French competition: The Lakehead University Modern Language Competition dr,,_J talented representatives from local high schools. Left to right, Professors Andre Cloutier and Alain Nabarra, ofthe Department ofLanguages, who acted asjudges., share a little joke with 1989 winners Kathy Madzovic (Hammarskjold), Kathie McCuaig (Sir Winston Churchill) and Karen Wenckebach (Hammarskjold). Page 12 - - -- - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - AOORA - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - June 1989 �Research News From The :fice Of raduate Studies And Research Research Officer: Trish McGowan NEWS FROM NSERC General Research Grant We recently received news from NSERC concerning our 1989/90 General . Research Grant (GRG). 'Ille allocation for the GRG Program, including Small University Supplements (SUS), has stayed the same as that of 1988/89, with a total program budget of$ 7 million. This results in a lower multiplication factor on the base, and hence, a lower GRG, as our total grants from NSERC remained fairly stable over the two-year period. The base is comprised of all 1988/89 grants to researchers at each university for the following: operating grants; infrastructure grants; northern supplements; collaborative special projects grants; strategic research grants; cooperative R and D grants; and forestry -t research development project grants. (. ..c SUS is given to universities with adjudicated grants of less than $1 million. Our 1989/90 Basic GRG is $44,000 and SUS is $8,000, for a total NSERC GRG of$52,000 (down from $55,000 last year). Research Partnerships NSERC's University-Industry programs are being expanded, with the addition of a university-government program component and a $3.5 million budget increase. Under the expansion, the UI programs and the ne wly created university-government programs will be regrouped under the name "Research Partnerships", with a total budget of$31.3 million for 1989/90. As the result of negotiations with some fede ral government departments that have programs for the support of university research, NSERC struck the first accord late in 1988 with Agriculture Canada. Under the agreement, Agriculture Canada will match funds committed by industry to research at universities. NSERC also will match industry's contribution if the application meets its standards. Individual - 1jects will have a ceiling of Sl50,000 per year in total support. Discussions are underway with other departments, including Fisheries and Oceans, Environment Canada and Energy, Mines and Resources. If the talks are successful, new programs will evolve, with a variety of arrangements: some may be similar to that with Agriculture Canada, involving significant industry support; othe rs may involve little or no private sector commitment, and take the form of chairs rather than project grants. Details on new initiatives with government departments will be announced as soon as they become available. 1989 Microelectronics Fund Competition The proposals received during the first Request for Proposals under this program were directed largely to the more traditional fields of Computer Aided Engineering and Test. NSERC found that too many proposals were aimed at tackling gate level verification and VLSI layout-problems which plagued industry 3-1 0years ago, but which are, for the most part, solved. The remaining $3.4 million will be targeted at accelerating the development of tools in support of system level design of hardware/software • intensive electronic or opto-electronic products. Funding priority will be given to proposals for research on Tools and Methodologies for Hardware and Software Intensive Systems, in the following areas: Architecture Exploration, Specification, Automatic Synthesis, Performance Modelling and Verification. The deadline for submission of applications for this competition is: June 30, 1989. Postgraduate Scholarships for Employed Scientists and Engineers It is a common misconception that NSERC postgraduate scholarships are available only to persons currently registered as students. In actual fact, any individual who meets the academic and citizenship requirements may apply for such a scholarship. NSERC is particularly interested in encouraging scientists and enginee rs who currently arc employed to consider returning to university to obtain a master's or doctoral degree in the natural sciences and engineering. There are three ways in which such people may obtain an NSERC scholarship insupport ofa period offull-time study and research at a graduate school: -recent bachelor's graduates who hold a deferred NSERC postgraduate scholarship may return to university within the twoyear maximum deferral period; -anyone who meets the basic eligibility requirements may apply to NSERC in the fall ofany year through the annual scholarships competition for an award which may be taken up in the following summer or fall; -In 1989, on an experimental basis, persons who are currently employed in a scientific or engineering capacity, who did not apply for a scholarship in the fall of1988, and who intend to return to university in the fall of 1989, may apply to NSERC for a special one-year scholarship. A small number of scholarships are available for such persons on a first come - first served basis. Applications will be accepted by NSERC until July 15, 1989. Their evaluation will be based on the same criteria used by the selection committees in the regular competition. Winners of these awards wiU, in most cases, be eligible to apply for further scholarship support via the regular compe tition. Those interested should also be aware that there is no limit on the amount of supplementary financial support received from any source other than the federal government. It is possible, therefore, for an employed person to return to graduate studies without a major drop in income, provided that the employe r is willing to grant a leave of absence with partial salary. NSERC/SSHRC Master's Scholarships Program in Science Polley A program of Maste r's scholarships in science policy was announced recently by NSERC and SSHRC. The new program is the first to be supported jointly by the two granting councils: NSERC will provide the funds and SSHRC will administer the program. A multidisciplinary selection committee is being established jointly by the two councils, and will include representatives from the natural sciences and engineering as well as from the social sciences and humanities. Students from all disciplines who have completed an undergraduate degree are eligible to hold an award under this p ro-gram. Approximately six scholarships will be awarded in the first competition in 1989/90. 1be deadline for applications will be : December 1. Further information and application forms will be available in July. (Research News continued on page 14) June 1989 AOORA Fage 13 �... More Research l'lews NEWS FROM SSHRC Ge neral Research Grant The General Research Grant (GRG) awarded to the University is a performance-based award calculated on the basis ofa three-year moving average of new and continuing grants from the Researc h Grants and Strategic Research Grants Programs. The differential rate a pplied to our past performance is 20%. Our GRG for 1989/90 is $3,543 (down from $3,847 last year). Block Travel Grant for Inte rnational Confe rences The Travel to International Scholarly Conferences (flSC) grant is made on an annual basis to the university. The amount of this block grant is calculated according to an established formula which provides a base amount ($2,000), plus an amount determined by the size o f each institution's pre vious GRG (approximately 17.4% of our 1988/89 GRG). This year's award is S2,671 (as compared to S2,383 last year), and will be adjudicated through the Senate Research Committee's established funding for conference travel competitions (September 15, January 15, and May 15). {continued from page 8} aside for new researc he rs each year. For the Fall 1989 competition, the existing rules will be used. The first competition under the person- and program based system will take place in the fall of 1990. Other matters which were addressed in the context of the discussions o n the Research Grants Program include the statement of objectives for the program, which now incorpo rates the training of future researchers, where appropriate; the af. firmation of the essential role of external assessme nts in the peer adjudication process; and the structure and administration o f block grants to universities. As of 1990/ 91, the Gene ral Research Grants and Travel Grants to International Conferences programs will be me rged into on e block grant to unive rs ities. Calculation of block grants in future will include a base amount linked to the number of social sciences a nd humanities faculty in each institution, as well as a performance suppleme nt which would be earned according to a formu la s imilar to the one used at prese nt. The block grant will be made without pre-determined allocations for the GRG or 11SC. The purpose of this me rging is to make it easier for universities to handle the receipt and reporting o f the funds, and to e nable Council to release the information earlie r. The Strategic Grants Program The Research Grants Program At its April meeting, Council approved in principle the major thrusts which were recomme nded by the Courtney committec in its final report on the Research Grants Program. 1he most imponant resuit of the Courtney committee's work is the introduction of person-and programbased funding in the Research Grants Program. Under the new system, applicants for funding will be evaluated on their record of research achievement and funding will be awarded for more general programs o f research ra the r than for sp ecific projects. The inte nt o f these changes is to reduce the effort involved in preparing research p roposals and to provide greater stability o f funding. In the evaluation o f applications from established researchers, rankings will be obtained by accord ing a weight of 70% to the record o f previous research achieveme nt and 30% to the proposed research program. In the case o f new scholars, this weighting will be reversed : 30% to the track record and 70% to the quality of the research p roposal. A minimum of 10% o f the Research Grants budget will be set l"age 14- - - - - - - - - -- - Council has approved the final re port of the Task Force on Priorities regarding the future direction of the Strategic Grants Program. The Task Force based its recomme ndationsonthcrcs ultsoftheOn e-Timc Experime ntal Program, the respo nses to a consultatio n document sent to the research community last summer, and the conclusions of a formal evaluation o f the strategic programs which was unde rtaken by the SSIIRC Program Evaluation Office last year. The rcportonapplicdethics,submitted by the Canadian Fede ration for the Humanities unde r the One-Time Experimcn tal Program, indicated tha t there arc gaps in Canada's researc h capa bility in this area. The report indicated that there is a n urgent need to coordinate the e thics research effort in Canada, particularly in the areas o f biomedical, environme ntal, and professional and busin ess ethics. Thus, SSHRC will introduce a ne w the me on Ap plied Ethics in 1990/91. The theme on The Family and the Socialization of Children , established in 1981, has helped to increase knowledge in this area a nd h as produced research re- - -- - -- - AOORA suits of interest to policy makers, particularly at the provincial level. As this theme has met its objectives and as special incentives arc the refore no longe r deem"" to be necessary in this field, this the1 _) will be concluded after the 1989 competition. Two o f the remaining themes, The Human Context ofScience and Technology and Managing the Organization in Canada, will be refocused in order to respond more closely to the needs and expectations of society. In response to concerns raised by the public and private sectors on the assessment of the social relevance o f proposa.ls and their potential contribution to public policy, Council has decided to involve experts from relevant socio-economic sectors o n the selection committees. In order to encourage the dissemination of strategic research resu lts and to e nsure that kno wledge produced through the the matic programs reaches po tential users and practitioners outside the academic community, applicants in future compe titions will be required to include in their grant applications a description o f the measures which will be taken to disseminate their research findings to other researche rs, policy makers, practitio ne rs and the public. The c urrP~ budgetary restrictions of $400 a year ...al dissemination activities will be modified in order to allow researchers to allot up to a maximum ofl0% of the total value of their grant for the dissemination of research in Canada. The Seed Money Program, which provided grants ofup to S5,000 to assist researchers in formulating research proposals, has not me t its objective. The program evaluation demonstrated that the success rate for applicants who have received seed money grants is lower than the success rate of those who have not received such a grant. Therefore, the program will be discontinued after the 1989/ 90 competition. Canada Research Fellowships Program A fourth and final competition for Canada Researc h Fellowships will be held in 1989. Forty new awards will be made in this competition. Council has relaxed the restric tions on the universities' half o f the funding to allow us to use whateve r funds are available; the fu· no lo nger have to be from a private sec™ source. {Research News contfnued 011 page 15) June 1989 �• • . More Research News Joint Initiatives Program The primary objective of the newly approved Joint Initiatives Program will be to develop stronger research links b etween the academic, government and private sectors on issues of mutual concern within areas of national priority. It is designed to encourage multi-sectoral consultation and multi-disciplinary approaches in the study of contemporary issues; to promote consultation on the definition of needs within a sector; to encourage communication among researchers and users o f research; to ensure rapid and effective dissemination of new knowledge to users; and to help integrate strategic research results with policy making and socio-economic development. Under this program, SSHRC would fund jointly with the public or private sectors a number of initiatives. All joint initiatives will be administered using a competitive program-based adjudication process involving peer review. Discussions are in progress between the Council Ask Dr. Weir Professor. Department of ~--------~ Dr. Neil Weir Chemistry Q. We are hearing a lot about the destruction of the ozone layer. I have two questions: (a) lf ozone is destroyed by sunlight, why is there any left there at all? and (b) I have heard that one molecule o f a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) can destroy ten thousand molec ules of ozone. Surely this is impossible; or is there something else going on? A. In order to understand the answers, we must begin with a brief chemistry lesson (it's not too technical, so don't stop eading!) Ozone has the formula 0 3_and it l .onsists essentially o f an atom of oxygen (0) joined to an oxygen molecule (0 2). In the upper atmosphere (stratosphere) (ca. 20 km above the earth), the high energy June 1989 { continued from page} and various public and private sector organizations on jointly financed and managed funding programs. Council will soon be announcing joint programs with the fede ral d epartments ofJustice, the Solicitor General and Communication. A budget of $900,000 has been allocated for this program. search project entitled "Genetic Differences Betwee n Damaged and Healthy Sugar Maple Throughout Ontario". The intent of the research is to study the genetic component underlying damaged sugar maple stands as well as damaged individual trees using isozyme analyses. 'The hope is that the research may lead to the delineation ofa more pollution-resistant genotype in sugar maple. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES GRANTS AWARDED Killam Research Fellowships Ors. Peter Crocker and Marcel Bouffard (Physical Education & Athletics) have been awarded a research grant by the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute for a project e ntitled "Challe nge in Physical Activity: Ways of Coping by the Physically Disabled". The purpose of this study is to investigate how cognitive appraisal and coping strategies are interrelated and how coping influences challenge resolution and affect. Dr. Peggy Knowles (Biology/Forestry) has been awarded a grant by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment's Research Advisory Committee for a re- ultra-violet radiation from the sun is absorbed by ozone, and this leads to its decomposition into an oxygen atom and a molecule of oxygen. At the same time, of course, the ozone is acting as a filter preventing the harmful radiation from reaching the earth. However, oxygen atoms and molecules join up once again to re-form ozone molecules. Eventually the destruction and the formation reactions reach a state of equilibrium; i.e. for each ozone molecule destroyed by radiation, another is formed from an oxygen a tom and a molecule somewhere else in the stratosphere. So the damage is reversible, provided an equilibrium is maintained, and thus there will be a certain concentration ofozone in the stratosphere. Obviously the equilibrium has been disturbed in the region ("the hole") over Antarctica. Now to the second question. Unfortunately, it is not impossible for o ne CFC molecule to destroy ten thousand ozone molecules; indeed under certain conditions, this figure can increase by a factor of ten, and the reason is that the reactions involved are that of the simple A+ B = C type. CFC is released o n earth travel slowly through the troposphere (lower atmosphere) up into the stratosphe re (this process can take periods ofa few months to two years to occur) while they arc stable indefinitely in the troposphere, they absorb the AOORA The Killam awards of the Canada Council are intended to support scholars of exceptional ability engaged in research projects of broad significance and widespread interest in any of these fields: humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences and engineering. The purpose of the awards is to provide released time to a scholar who wishes to pursue independent research for a period of up to two years. 'The application deadline is Tune 30, 1989. high energy radiation in the stratosphere, and this leads to the formation ofchlorine atoms by the breaking ofcarbon-chlorine bonds (the other bonds in the CFC; le. the carbon-carbon, carbonhydrogen and carbon-fluorine are much stronger). The chlorine atoms arc reactive and they immediately attack ozone molecules to produce oxygen and chlorine monoxide molecules, i.e. one CFC has destroyed one ozone molecule. However, chlorine monoxide also absorbs the radiation and it is very rapidly decomposed into atoms of c hlorine and oxygen. The same chlorine atom as destroyed the first ozone molecule then goes on to destroy a second. This process can be repeated a large number of times, since the c hlorine atom is constantly regenerated. Thus it is e ntirely possible that one CFC molec ule (through the intermedians of a c hlorine atom) will destroy ten thousand ozone molecules (the oxides of nitrogen can act in a similar fashion). The above complex reaction is called a c hain reaction, and its effects could be greatly decreased if CFC's were replaced by hydrocarbons or fluorocarbons. Incidentally, not all chain reactions are destructive. If it were not for chain reactions, we would not have common plastics like polystyrene, PVC and some types of synthetic rubber. Page 15 �Campus Calendar To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Flo Sherren at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002. Deadline for the July Agora is June 21, 1989. July SATURDAY, 1 CANADA DAY - University Closed MONDAY,3 June WEDNESDAY, 7 Alumni Volunteer Supper begins at 5:30 p.m. Annual General Meeting begins 7:30 p.m. Faculty Lounge Cash Bar WEDNESDAY, 14 SEMINAR FOR INVENTORS "MAKING YOUR INVENTION A REALITY" Guest Speaker: Nonn Rolston, a successful inventor and c r eater of the "Able Walker" Sponsored by Innovation North/Lakeh ead University and the Central Canadian Inventors Associatio n 8:00. 10:00 PM RYAN BUILDING ROOM 2047 ADMISSI ON FEE I S $15.00 PER PERSON Tickeis from Innovation North: 343-8124 and LUSU 343-8259 Canada Day Holiday •· University Closed THURSDAY, 4 Summer Session full-courses and halfcourses commence FRIDAY, 7 Alumni Annual Golf Tournament Centennial Golf Course Tee times: 4 to 5 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Cash Bar Tickets available at Alumni House Call: 343-8155 Final date for refunds on withdrawal from Summer Session full courses and half courses which commenced July 4 Final date for registration and changes in Summer Session full-courses and halfcourses which commenced July 4 WEDNESDAY, 12 SATURDAY, 17 3rd ANNUAL LUCC PICNIC Staff/Students & Families Saunders Fieldhouse Family Baseball • 9:30 am Full day of activities & prizes Happy Hour • Faculty Lounge Cash Bar for adults Juice and Pop for children WEDNESDAY, 21 Hump Day BBQ Board ofGovernors' Annual Meetin J 4:00 pm Senate Chambers DAILY FOREIGN TELEVISION NEWS Mexico, Madrid, Warsaw, Tokyo, London, Moscow, Rome, Jerusalem, Teheran, Paris. 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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 1989-06 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Convocation Convocation 1989 Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Message 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 $35.00/- (ln<lud.. 'i...., f..., and BBQ Sul'f"") 12,30 pm [);,..fie,,, a nd M"'I ~w• Trom lcOO pm T,. Off Time - S holqun Slo.l Until Sunday, July 5 PIMAATISIWIN: QUILTS BY ALICE OLSEN WILLIAMS Organized by TBAG Friday, June 19 to Sunday, July 19 REGIONAL ARTISTS SERIES Works by Ahmoo Angeconeb, Damon Dowbak, Janet Anderson, Stacey Saukko, Libby Weir and Mark Nisenholt. Friday, June 26 to Sunday, August 9 OIV A TOIKKA GLASS Organized by The Finnish Glass Museum, Riihimaki, and the Embassy of Finland, Ottawa. Circulated by the Heritage Policy Branch of Department of Communications, Government of Canada. P,,,,. Wednesday, 12 Summer Term classes end Thursday/Friday, 13/14 Summers Session examinations Monday, 24 Sunday, 28 Monday, 29 Summer Session full courses and halfcourses commence Monday, 7 LABOUR DAY UNNERSITY CLOSED Tuesday/Friday, 8/11 Student Orientation and Registration Week Monday, 14 Gasses start Wednesday, 1 CANADA DAY UNIVERSITY CLOSED N umn,, Stoff. Fornlt~ ond F.;,nJ, Monday, 3 CMCHOLIDAY UNNERSITY CLOSED Final date for submission of Summer Session examination results LU Family Picnic 11:00 - 5:00 Outside the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse Refreshments provided by Versa Foods. Contact Norma or Joan at the Switchboard for further information. r· Op,,, looll Agorl\. 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INSIDE What can LU's Centre/or Analytical Services do/or you? ... 6 Jones is predicting a high success rate for the campaign. He says local business people will see the value of getting two dollars for every one dollar invested. "Business people in Thunder Bay realize what a strong economic impact Lakehead University has on the comTom Jones, president of Tom Jones Corporation, has munity," says Jones. "And they appreciate the way the made a leadership gift of$ I 5,000 to get the Lakehead University enriches the city's cultural life." University Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) rolling towards its $1 million goal. Jones is strongly supportive of the government's plan to set aside $300 million to match all private endowed The Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund, an- donations made to Ontario universities for bursaries nounced in the Agora last June, is a program estab- between May, 1996 and March 31, 1997. lished by the Government of Ontario to encourage companies and individuals to contribute to funds for In addition to being a member of the Lakehead University Board of Governors, Jones is a member of the Ontario's needy college and university students. Board's Fund-raising Committee, and a member of the Investment income from the funds will be used to Lakehead University Student Opportunity Trust Fund assist academically qualified individuals who for fi. Committee. nancial reasons would not otherwise be able to attend college or university. For further information contact the Development Office at 343-89 JO. looking for information on-line? Check out lakehead University's home page at http://www.lakeheadu.ca �ON CAMPUS ADVISORY PANEL VISITS LAKEHEAD Lakehead University is the first stop on a province-wide tour by the Advisory Panel on Postsecondary Education to consult with a broad range of Ontarians. The panel, chaired by David Smith, will visit Lakehead University on Wednesday, September 25, before moving on to Sudbury (September 26), Ottawa (October 10), Hamilton (October 16), Toronto (October 17), London (October 30) and North York (October 31 ). The Advisory Panel, which was appointed by Education and Training Minister John Snobelen on July 16, 1996, is comprised of its Chair, David C. Smith, principal emeritus of Queen's University; David M. Cameron, Chair of the Department of Political Science Dalhousie University; Fred W. Gorbet, Senior Vice President, Operational Services (U.S.) Manulife Financial; Catherine Henderson, President of Centennial College, Scarborough; and Betty M. Stephenson, former Minister of Education and of Colleges and Universities. BooK LAUNCHINGS Eco-Facts & Eco-Fiction by William H. Baarschers The Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health at Lakehead has just completed its fifth year of successful operation. As the result of the work of Mary Lou Kelley and the Gerontology Study Group, The Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health was born in 1990. Its birth was assisted by a major research grant from ECAH at McMaster University. The Centre has grown exponentially to now include over I00 members on three standing committees, a Steering Committee (chaired by John Whitfield, Vice-President, Academic), the Gerontology Study Group, and contract and/or seasonal staff of eight people. At present the staff consists of: Terry L. Hill, B.A., M.Ed., M.A., Ph.D., Acting Director Mary Lou Kelley, B.A., B.S.W., M.S. W., Research Affiliate, Palliative Care Marilyn Arthur, B.A., Continuing Education Coordinator Susan Plumridge, B.Ed., M.A., Research/Program Assistant Susan Little, Receptionist/Secretary A newly published book by a retired Lakehead professor has received praise from the author of the Gaia books. James Lovelock writes, "It is a fine book and timely ... Baarschers' philosophy offers cool common sense as an antidote to the fevered protests of the green lobbyists and the special pleading of their industrial opponents." Eco-Facts & Eco-Fiction is not a textbook in environmental science. It is addressed mainly to non-science students and teachers in courses on environmental ethics, environmental law, and environmental policy-making. "Outside the university the book would be useful to many teachers at the primary and secondary level who frequently have to deal with students' projects and essays on environmental issues," says Baarschers. "I suspect many media reporters could learn something from it as well." Baarschers is Professor Emeritus (Chemistry) and Senior Advisor to the LU Resource Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. A book signing at the Alumni Bookstore is planned for October 29, 1996. UPDATE Native Nurses' Entry Program Enrolment in the Native Nurses' Entry Program (NNEP) is at a maximum with 15 students registered for 1996-97, says program coordinator June O'Brien. 1\vo graduates of the program, Sarah Bunn and Angela Kwandibens, are entering the first year of the BScN program, and an external review by Pat Chilton & Associates of Moose Factory, Ont., is currently underway. Funding for NNEP is in place until the end of March, 1997. 2 FALL NEWS FROM THE NORTHERN EDUCATIONAL CENTRE FOR AGING AND HEALTH (NECAH) Erin Glimm, B.A., Falls Project Coordinator Joanna Griffith, Palliative Care Secretary Ruth Wilford, B.A. (Hons.), Facilitator, ClF Family Caregiver Education Vera Haines, B.Ed., B.Sc., M.Sc., Research Assistant Note: Terry Hill is replacing Jane Taylor, Director, who is away on sabbatical until January, 1997. The Centre has hosted two large "Gerontology Forum" conferences, a Northern Institute on Case Management, a Palliative Care Institute, a Visiting Scholars' Program (all of which will soon be repeated in 1996/97), and has recently developed and implemented a Continuing Professional Educational package in gerontology. NECAH also delivers the Ministry of Health Through Other Eyes workshops, plus regional workshops as needed, i.e., psychogeriatric education in conjunction with the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital. The Centre works with such groups as the Elder Abuse Committee, the Alzheimer's Society, the Kidney Foundation, Wesway, the Palliative Care Network. and the Thunder Bay AIDS Committee. Faculty research articles and various NECAH conference proceedings will be edited into a single text by Michael MacLean in 1997-98. Currently, faculty research includes: *interdisciplinary models in gerontology *ethnicity and aging *palliative care education *continuing long-term care education *grief and bereavement *stability of health in seniors *prevention of falls *spatial activity patterns in rural seniors. Agora, September, 1996 �CONFERENCES IN MEMORIAM That's "Crayfish," not "Crawdads" Lakehead hosted the International Association of Astacology I Ith Symposium in Thunder Bay on August 11-19. Approximately 120 participants attended the week-long event to discuss all aspects of crayfish science -- culture, physiology, management, taxonomy, zoogeography and ecology. A special session addressed ecological problems in Northwestern Ontario as a result of accidental introduction of the Rusty Crayfish. Global Influences, Local Realities About 175 people attended the 88th Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) annual meeting and conference in Thunder Bay from August 18-22, 1996. The conference program linked the central theme of the meeting -- Global Influences - Local Realities: A Cross Country Check-up with the four sub-themes of ecosystem management, forest certification, protected spaces and model and demonstration forests. The morning plenary session, lead by David Euler, Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, featured four speakers who provided a look at how global forces are shaping forest management activities in Canada. CIF delegates joined those attending the Woodland Caribou Conference (see below) for a joint session at the Valhalla Inn. Woodland Caribou Delegates from across North America gathered at Lakehead University August 19-21 to discuss the plight of Woodland Caribou. A public information session sponsored by The Federation of Ontario Naturalists was held at the University on August 20. The first part of the presentation featured Kent Brown, a Calgary Consultant who spoke about the multi-year study done in Banff and Jasper National Parks. The second part featured well-known local biologist Tim Timmermann, Lakehead University professor Harold Cumming, the Ministry of Natural Res?urces' Senior Regional Biologist Ted Armstrong, and Canbou researcher and graduate student Bruce Hyer. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Aboriginal Peoples' Conference, October 18-20 Lakehead is preparing for the second biennial Aboriginal People's Conference to be held on campus October 18-20, 1996. For information contact Doug West of the Department of Political Science at 343-8304. Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group, May 23-27 The CMESG will hold its annual meeting at Lakehead University May 23-27, 1997. Professor. Medhat Rahim of the Faculty ofEducation is in charge of local arrangements and can be reached at 343-8053. The CMESG brings together mathematics education specialists from university mathematics departments and faculties of education. In addition to the usual talks on various topics of interest the ann~al meeting provides a number of opportunities for group'discussions. Last year's meeting featured discussions concerning the role of proof in post secondary mathematics, challenges in teacher education, and dynamic algebra. The CMESG publishes the Proceedings of each annual meeting and also the International Journal for the Learning of Mathematics. Agora, September, 1996 Thomas Breech Miller Professor Emeritus of History Last month Lakehead University mourned the loss of an exceptional professor who passed away in Thurider Bay on August I 0, 1996 at the age of 75. Tom Miller came to the Lakehead in 1954 after completing a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto and a Doctorate of Philosophy at the London School of Economics. During the Second World War, he served in the RAF, spent three years in a German prisoner of war camp, and was the first Canadian to be awarded the George Medal for bravery. In the 1950s, Tom Miller acted as a one-man faculty of arts, teaching English, history, philosophy and political economy at Lakehead Technical Institute -- the precursor of Lakehead University. In the following decades, Miller played a key role in shaping the academic community which we know today. At different times • during his career he served as chair of the history department, director of LU's summer school and off-campus programs, and founding chair of the Faculty Association. Upon his retirement in 1986 at the age of 65, he was made a Professor Emeritus of History. Tom and his wife Dusty formed a much-loved "team" who were committed to the political and cultural life of Northwestern Ontario. Some of the organizations that have benefitted from their leadership include the Canadian Institute of International Affairs, Lakehead Social Planning Council, Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship, Port Arthur New Democratic Party Riding Association, 'f!lunder Bay Community Auditorium, United Way, Cambnan Players, Magnus Theatre and the Thunder Bay Symphony Chorus. Dusty Miller, a graduate of Lakehead and former mayor of Thunder Bay, now serves on the Lakehead University Board of Governors and is Chair of its Fund-raising Committee. Tom Miller's wit, wisdom and generosity of spirit touched everyone he met. At a memorial service held on campus, Lakehead graduate Val Dennison spoke about his truly altruistic nature saying, "Tom knew how to give and not to count the cost." Dennison, who lived with the Millers while she was studying at Lakehead, also noted how much humour Tom Miller injected into life. Others who took part in the memorial service were the Good News Jazz Band, Jean and Ken Morrison, Ruth Miller Lamphiear, Doug Fisher, Heather Morrison, Peter Raffo, Mary Robinson, and Jim Foulds. As expressions ofsympathy, donations to Lokehead University Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund or the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra would be appreciated. Contact Jo-Anne Silverman al 343-8910 for more information. 3 �Lakehead University Faculty Participate in Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Selection I received a letter recently from the Chair of the OGS Selection Board acknowledging and thanking the following Lakehead University faculty members for their contributions to the work of the OGS selection process this past year. Congratulations on a job well done. by Robert G. Rosehart President Lakehead University Smith Panel to visit Lakebead University Later this month, the Advisory Panel on Future Directions for Post-Secondary Education will visit Thunder Bay for a joint meeting with Lakehead University and Confederation College. The five-person panel, appointed by the Ontario Government, is focusing on three themes, who pays, the college-university interface, and system market force issues such as privatization, program rationalization, etc. A report to the government is expected by December 15, 1996. Lakehead University Student Selected for Prestigious Women in Engineering and Science Program Neety Panu, an HBSc Biology student, is one of 25 students selected from across Canada for the National Research Council Women in Engineering and Science Program. The selected students travelled to Ottawa for an orientation session and to finalize their 1997 placement at the NRC laboratories and institutes. Once accepted into this program, the students become part-time NRC employees for three years. As they continue their studies, they work in NRC laboratories on research projects during the summer or during co-op work terms. A $10,000 salary is paid bi-weekly throughout the year during the first year of the program. Subsequent years' salaries are adjusted annually. Thomas Breech Miller BA (Toronto), PhD (London) Professor Emeritus of History Dr. Tom Miller passed away on August I0, 1996, after a distinguished academic and military career. Tom will be missed by all for his satirical humour, and especially by the thousands of students over the years who took his courses. Special thanks to his partner, Dusty Miller, for sharing Tom over the years with Lakehead University. 4 Professor K. Fedderson, Chair Professor E. Epp, Chair Professor T. Dunk, Member Professor R. Delaney, Member Professor C. Netley, Member Professor J. Ross Epp, Chair Professor A. Osbom-Seyffert, Member Professor M. Shannon, Member Professor L. Di Matteo, Member Professor Y. Prevost, Chair Professor R. Omeljaniuk, Member Professor T. Garver, Member Professor S. Kissin, Chair Professor P. Jasen, Board Member Enrolment '96 As I write this, it is too early to be definitive about our fall '96 enrolment. It would seem that, at this stage, we have got our targets in Year 1 but, as with last year, we have seen some reductions in the upper years. Significant changes were made to this year's registration process, some successful, and some that turned out not that well. With some luck and hard work, the new Datatel Student Information System may be in place for the fall of 1997, and this should help. Over the next few weeks, we will review this year's experience and make appropriate changes for next year. Government Relations We received good news a few weeks ago that Lakehead will indeed be receiving the $2.8 million needed to finish the renewal of the Library. Capital funding has been very competitive recently because of cutbacks, and it was encouraging to learn that we will finally be able to complete this project. Promotion of Research Project Vice President, Academic, John Whitfield has received the Final Report of the Committee on the Promotion of Research chaired by Mary Clare Courtland. This Report makes many specific suggestions on how to enhance the research culture at Lakehead University and will be the topic of discussion by Senate this coming fall. It is clear that competition is getting more intense for a somewhat shrinking research dollar to be shared among Lakehead University, the province, and the country. For Lakehead University to maintain its current level of activity and, indeed, to seek important growth, strategic moves will need to be taken. ... continued on page 5 Agora, September, 1996 �Report from the President, continued from page 4 Memorial Service for Professor Emeritus Paul Barclay-Estrup BA (Br. Col.) PhD (Aberdeen) "MY Kio AND MY MONEY GO TO LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY" -- T-Shirt Slogan A special Memorial Service will be held in the Avila Chapel at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 1996 to celebrate the life of Professor Emeritus Paul Barclay-Estrup who passed away recently on Vancouver Island. A reception will follow the service in the Avila Cafeteria, and all of Paul's friends and colleagues are invited to attend. Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning Do the names Jacky Johnston, Marion Muldoon, Lo"aine Ha"is, Jean Charman, Norma Gibson, Joan Gerow, Bonny Wigmore and Mary Ha"is ring a bell? If they don't, you must be new to lakehead. All are former LU employees who helped co-ordinate the two-day parents program which ran in conjunction with the Headstart Program in early August. All Faculty are invited to the Faculty· Lounge on Friday, September 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to participate in the "Fall Fair" initiative of the Office of Instructional Development and the Senate Committee on Teaching and Leaming. It promises to be both a learning experience and fun at the same time. Please do plan to participate. Described as a crash course on university life, the Headstart Program was open to all first-year students entering university directly from high school. In addition to the opportunity ofregistering early. the students were treated to campus tours, entertainment in the Outpost and meetings with residence assistants, student union leaders, and selected faculty and staff. Lakehead University's Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) This year 136 students and 73 parents participated in the program. Over half the students came from Southern Ontario. Comments from parents: The Minister of Education and Training, John Snobelen, announced here in Thunder Bay on August 26, 1996, the formal start of our Lakehead University Student Opportunity Trust Fund initiative. For this program, monies donated or pledged towards student bursaries prior to March 31, 1997 and paid prior to March 31, 1999, will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Ontario government. All monies have to be for endowments and named endowments and can be made for a sum as small as $5,000. Several faculty and staff have already expressed interest in personal endowments under this program. If you are interested please contact me, in confidence, or Jo-Anne Silverman in the Development Office. This initiative is a good deal; both in the short term, as all donations come with a tax receipt, and in the long term, as it is a great investment in our future students and the institution. To date, over $425,000 has been pledged for Lakehead's OSOTF initiative. ''It's comforting to know there are so many support services available. 11 "The event has settled my mind. Thank you!" "Everyone made me feel very welcome. It was friendly and well organized. 11 "An excellent opportunity for parents to get a perspective on the university and the services/ activities/expectations that will be part ofour children's lives for the next few years." A similar orientation program was enjoyed by 165 parents on labour Day weekend. Members of the Lakehead University Student Opportunity Trust Fund Committee: Front Row (I to r) Bev Stefureak, Fred Poulter (Co-Chair), Chris Straka, Joe Logozzo. Back Row (I to r): Richard MacGillivray, Richard Buset, Bob Edwards, Tom Jones, Moe Ktytor. Missing: Al Becker (Co-Chair), LaRae Moody, Pat O'Brien. Lakehead University recently launched the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund campaign to raise $1 million from the private sector and receive a matching $1 million from the provincial government for endowed bursaries for students. To date Lakehead has raised $425,000. Later on in the fall, Richard MacGillivray will be approaching faculty and staff to give them an opportunity to participate in the campaign. Agora, September, 1996 5 �RESEARCH NEWS Lakehead University's Centre for Analytical Services by Shawn Vincent Lakehead University's Centre for Analytical Services (LUCAS) brings together the expert technical staff, high quality researchers and cutting edge technology necessary to offer analytical testing and consulting services to government, industry and the scientific research community of Northwestern Ontario. Clients are served by three components: the Instrumentation Laboratory External Services, the Environmental Laboratory and the Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre. Besides providing education, training and employment opportunities for Lakehead University students and graduates, LUCAS is one of the few testing labs in Thunder Bay that offers tests accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. Technician Johane Joncas (BSc'94), featured below, is one of seven staff working at the Centre. She is currently establishing quality control methods for each of the three units. remediation projects (using plants to correct or contain environmental problems caused by pollution), and care of forest soils. Forestry professor and soils specialist Len Meyers is utilizing the Environmental Laboratory in the course of his own research, as are many other scientists working on campus at the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research (CNFER). Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre The Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre at Lakehead has grown out of the pioneering work done by Biology professor George Ozburn, toxicologist Al Smith, and Chemistry professor Donald Orr. The mining and pulp and paper industries make special use of the Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre (ATRC). Here they can have the industrial discharge from their plants assessed for the presence of toxic substances that may be dangerous to the surrounding ecosystem. Many recognizable names are on the client list for the Centre's services: Ontario Hydro, Abitibi-Price, Avenor, to name a few. Serving the needs of industry, as well as research and education at Lakehead marks the mandate of LUCAS. Supporting Teaching and Research Beyond meeting the analytical testing needs of these community partners, LUCAS also generates several other benefits. The income from fees charged to users of the services help support research and teaching activities at Lakehead that benefit undergraduate and graduate students alike. It also supports faculty in obtaining research contracts, while continuing the development of new equipment and techniques for use in meeting research and industry needs. Allan MacKenzie, Manager of LUCAS, is quick to share the credit for LUCAS's development and continued success with faculty at Lakehead and with Connie Nelson, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, who provided the supportive leadership to nurture the creation of LUCAS. Instrumentation Laboratory The Instrumentation Laboratory's services provide access to scientific testing on the composition of materials of interest to the client. Possible uses of the laboratory might include an anthropologist interested in studying the composition of ancient ceramics and bones, an engineer wanting to test the properties of process materials, or a geologist interested in determining the mineral content of a rock sample. Environmental Laboratory The Environmental Laboratory, under the management of . Biology professor Peter Lee, offers specialized testing of both aquatic and forest based soils. These services give researchers and industry officials valuable information about the biological and chemical aspects of soils, using this knowledge for applications such as the growing of wild rice in aquatic soils, bio6 MacKenzie insists that, "The research interests and skills of the faculty are the real assets to the region ... Peter Lee, for example, is one of the region's experts on bio-remediation of industrial problems." But he points out that sharing is the key to LUCAS. Through sharing the facilities, the expertise of staff, and the knowledge of researchers, this venture supports the academic mission of Lakehead University in giving students an opportunity to be trained in research under the guidance of internationally renowned scientists. Accomplishing this mission adds to the enrichment of regional partners in government and industry through. the expertise that LUCAS helps provide. Says MacKenzie, "Access to the unique ideas and skills offered by the University is likely to become one of the most important resources available for development of new jobs in Northwestern Ontario." ••• Shawn Vincent is one ofseveral Lakehead students participating in a student writing program sponsored by The ChronicleJournal. The program is called S.P.A.R.K. -Lakehead: Students Producing Articles on Research Knowledge. Coming Up: "Toxicity and the Environment: LUCAS and the Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre" by Sara Hatherly. Agora, September, 1996 �Mark Johnston is a research scientist with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research here on campus, and adjunct professor in the Faculty of Forestry. He is a member of a group of investigators from Canada, the U.S. and South America who were recently funded by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (!AI) to investigate the ecological and economic role of forests in mitigating climate change. The !Al is funded by a consortium of western hemisphere governments and arose out of the UNCED Conference in Rio de Janiero in 1992. The U.S. National Science Foundation is currently providing most of the funding, but the IAI is expected to become self-sustaining in the next year or two. The initial grant provides travel funding for the research team to gather over the next year to write a major proposal which will form the basis for the project. Investigators have been drawn from universities and government research departments in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Chile and Argentina. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Mohammed Dore in the Department of Economics at Brock University in St. Catharines. Patricia Jasen (History) was awarded the Certificate of Merit in Regional History for Ontario at the annual meeting of the Canadian Historical Association in June, 1996 for her book Wild Things: Nature, Culture and Tourism in Ontario, 17901914 (University of Toronto Press, 1995). The book also received an honourable mention for the Sir John A. Macdonald Prize, which is awarded to the book "judged in a given year to have made the most significant contribution to Canadian history." Wild Things examines changing attitudes to nature in the nineteenth century in relation to a growing tourist industry. It explores a number of themes including the relationship between tourism and colonization, the role of aboriginal people in the tourist industry, and the connections between wilderness tourism and nineteenth-century health concerns. Jasen's current research deals with the relationship between nature, culture, and the history of medicine, and in July, 1996 she read a paper at the conference on "Medicine and the Colonies" held by the Society for the Social History of Medicine at Oxford University. The paper was entitled "Childbirth, Colonialism, and the Civilizing Mission in Northern Canada." Agora, September, 1996 Two recent publications by John O'Meara (Education -- Native Language Instructors' Program) are the DelawareEnglish/English-Delaware Dictionary (University of Toronto Press) and "Productivity and Levels of Derivation in Munsee Delaware Word Formation", D. Pentland, ed., Papers of the Twenty-Sixth Algonquian Conference 335-39, Winnipeg, University of Manitoba. lnderjit Nirdosh (Chemical Engineering) has published the paper entitled "Low-Cost Experiments in Mass Transfer: Part 2 (co-author: Dr. M.H.I. Baird) in Chemical Engineering Education, vol 30 (2). Douglas A. West (Political Science) has published an article entitled "Epistemological Dependency and Native Peoples: an Essay on the Future ofNative/NonNative Relations in Canada" in The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, Vol. 15, Number 2. West has also received a peer-reviewed Aid to Scholarly Conferences Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) in the amount of $8,000 to be used to support the 2nd Biennial Aboriginal Peoples Conference, to be held at Lakehead University, October 18-20, 1996. K.C. Yang (Forestry) presented a paper entitled "A Win-Win-Win Educational System" at a conference -- 1996 Chinese American Academic & Professional Convention" (CAAPCON 1996) which was held in Ottawa, June 29-July 2, 1996. The CAAPCON 1996 is the fifth such convention to be held in North America and, for the first time, in Canada. The convention is held every three years either in North America or in Taiwan. This year's convention covered IO subject areas and two panel discussions. Yang cochaired the session on Culture & Education. Jeanette Lynes has recently presented three papers. Her piece, "'Up North,' 'Down North', and Wasted in Labrador: Walking to Shenak," was presented at the "Voices of the North, Visions of the North" conference at Nipissing University, May 24-26. A second paper, coauthored with Elizabeth Smyth, O.1.S.E., was presented at the "Poetry and History" conference, University of Stirling, Scotland, June 25-29; the presentation was entitled "The Double Voice: Susanna Moodie as Mirror and Window." Lynes also presented a paper entitled "Camivalesque Regionalism in Paul Bowdring's The Roncesvalles Pass" at the University ofNew Brunswick's "Region and Nation" conference, held in Saint John, August 2-6. Derek Hassay (Business Administration) has co-authored an article to appear in the December 1996 issue of Psychology and Marketing entitled "Compulsive • Buying: An Examination of the Consumption Motive." Bahram Dadgostar presented a paper entitled "Does Government Capital Expenditure Matter?" at the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) Conference, Montreal, Quebec, May 25-28, 1996. The study was done in collaboration with Frank Mirabelli. Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada Report The Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada (HSSFC) is pleased to report that funding for the Aid to Learned Journals Program has been restored by SSHRC. An additional $1 million dollars will be provided in the current year with similar amounts in years two and three. In addition, program criteria that ensure journals will receive the support they require and that decisions are made by peer committees in future competitions will be recommended to the SSHRC Council in the fall. These changes are a result of ongoing discussions with SSHRC. All successful journals to the program should be receiving notice from SSHRC indicating their new funding levels. The Federation is very happy to have played a role in this process. -- Livio Di Matteo, Lakehead University Representative, HSSFC Deadllne for submissions to the next issue of the Agora is October 1, 1996 7 �PEOPLE Staff News During the summer employment notices were issued by the Human Resources Department announcing the appointments of the following: Wanda White, Coordinator, Native Languages Instructors Program LUFA Executive Raymond Neckoway Counsellor Native Support Services Executive Committee 1996-97 Officers (one-year term) President: R. S. Dilley (Geography) Vice-President: Jeanette Lynes (English) Secretary: H. Smith (History) Treasurer: I. Dew (Library) Chris Dunning, Security Attendant Ray Rivard, Technology Transfer Analyst, Graduate Studies & Research Colleen MacLean, Secondary School Liaison Officer, Registrar's Office Kris Nelson, Secretary, School of Nursing Dianne Miller, General Manager, Boreal Ecosystem Science Coop Michelle Joerges, Secretary, Departments of Languages, Indigenous Learning & Women's Studies Greg Kenna, Mechanic, Campus Development/Mechanical Karen Stecky, Supervisor - Retail Stores, Bookstore Marie Ferguson, Switchboard Operator, Office Services Raymond Neckoway, Counsellor, Native Support Services Bev Rayner, Custodian, Campus Development Christa Wheeler-Thorne, Nurse, Health Services Heather Moynihan, Instructor Ill, Native Access Program for Engineering Sherry Cook, Secretary, Native Support Services Carl Goodwin, Technologist II, Chemical Engineering A A Note of Thanks Professor Emeritus (Business Administration) Bill Honey joined 1485 people in a 400-mile bike trip across Minnesota to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis research during the summer. Total amount raised: $477,000. Honey is particularly grateful to the many LU staff and faculty who supported him in this endeavour, especially Dave Mueller (Security). 8 Elected Members (two-year staggered terms) J. Lynes (English) 1995-97 K. C. Yang (Forestry) 1996-98 Ex Officio Members Past President: B. Singh (Mechanical Engineering) CAUT Representative: R. S. Dilley (Geography) Alternate: CAUT Defence Fund Trustee: G. Munro (Political Studies) Alternate: R. S. Dilley (Geography) Chief Grievance Officer: R. Ruiperez (Sociology) Grievance Officers: H. Fennell (Education) B. Singh (Mechanical Engineering) C. Benson (Forestry) P. Seyffert (Languages) Chief Negotiator: G. Knutson (Nursing) OCUFA Representative: K. Fedderson (English) OCUFA Collective Bargaining Committee: G. Knutson (Nursing) Status of Women Committee: J. Epp (Education) Committee Chairpersons Pension Committee: R. Puttagunta (Chemical Engineering) Benefits Committee: P. Satinder (Psychology) Policy Committee: R. S. Dilley (Geography) Nominations Committee: D. Pallen (Nursing) External Relations: E. Mollo (Anthropology) Librarians Advisory Committee: V. Gibbons (Library) Emeritus Members: C. Kent (Mathematics) Sessionals Committee: B. McMillan (Sociology) A graduate of Lake head's Master of Social Work program has been hired as a Counsellor in Native Support Services. Born and raised in a small community south of Churchill, Manitoba, Raymond Neckoway spent his early years in a residential school before moving to Texas to study theology at Christ for the Nations Institute. He has since held a variety of positions including alcohol and drug abuse counsellor in his hometown of Bird, and Child Welfare Worker in Chapleau, Ontario. One of the most common problems that native students have at Lakehead is making the transition from Jiving in a small community "where everyone knows your name." Neckoway says his first job will be to build trust so that native students will feel comfortable in seeking him out when they need help. Inderjit Nirdosh awarded 3M Teaching Fellowship It's been a stellar year for lnderjit Nirdosh. In the last 12 months the Chemical Engineering professor has racked up three prestigious teaching awards: Lakehead University's Distinguished Instructor Award, an OCUFA teaching award, and now a 3M Teaching Fellowship awarded by the Society for Teaching and Leaming in Higher Education (STLHE). Ten 3M Teaching Fellowships were chosen from a total of 64 nominations from 28 Canadian universities. The 3M Fellows' first engagement is a 3-day retreat in November designed to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Fellows and to provide an opportunity for the Fellows to share their experience. Agora, September, 1996 �Kathleen Crewdson Library Technician John Naysmith honoured by Canadian Institute of Forestry John Naysmith, a Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Forestry, has received the International Forestry Achievement Award for outstanding contribution towards international forestry development. The award was presented during the CIF annual meeting and conference held in Thunder Bay in August. Library and Informations Studies graduate Kathleen Crewdson is putting her talents to work in two areas of the Chancellor Paterson Library. She works as a library technician in bibliographic processing overseeing library accounts in the morning, and in the afternoons she is a library technician in the Northern Studies Research Centre. Crewdson says the appeal lies in the varied work she does - everything from answering questions from library patrons to organizing displays and learning about library accounting functions. "It's not tedious," she says, "you're always learning." Not to mention the view from the top floor is spectacular! Kathleen Crewdson is a graduate of the University of Toronto. Prior to working full-time at the Library, she worked in the LU Gender Issues Centre where she organized the Centre's book collection and developed policies. Random Notes Bruce Muirhead (History) left Thunder Bay in August to spend IO months in Japan teaching English at Gifu University of Education and Languages. While he is away Robert Dilley will serve as President of the LU Faculty Association and Jeanette Lynes will be Vice President. Sandi Covino, Manager of Health Services, is organizing a noon walking group. If you are interested in joining, call her at 343-8361and leave your name and extension number. Naysmith has received degrees from the University of New Brunswick, Harvard University and the University of British Columbia. In the course of his career he has worked for Abitibi Paper Company as the Operations Forester and Woodlands Superintendent. During the early 1970s he was an associate Director for the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and chief Federal Negotiator for the Yukon and Western Arctic Native Land Claims. In the 1980s he was the Project Leader and Senior Advisor for the National Conservation Strategy for Nepal and was the Founding Dean for the Faculty of Forestry at Lakehead University. Currently, he is the Project Director of the Ghana Environmental Management Literacy Project and Chair of the Ontario Forestry Futures Trust Committee. Congratulations Karen Harrison, the Chief Librarian of the Thunder Bay Public Library and a Sessional Lecturer in the Department of Library and Information Studies, has been elected President of the Canadian Library Association for 1996-97. Jack Drewes, Electrician, has been elected President of the executive board of the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) provincial joint council. Bahram Dadgostar, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Federation of Business School Deans. He will be serving in that position for two years. In Memoriam Lakehead extends condolences to the family and friends of Bill Kusznier who passed away on August 21, 1996. "Billy was an extremely kind and dedicated man," says Housekeeping Lead Hand Jim Squier. "And he'll be missed by all of us." Kusznier was recently employed by Lakehead in the part-time SEIU Bargaining Unit. Agora, september, 1996 Meet the Student Union's new Executive LUSU President Chris Straka, Vice-President of Student Issues Julie Miller and Vice-President ofFinance Adrian Mirabelli are gearing up for an event-filled year. Straka finished his third year of a com-. bined Geography/Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism program; Miller is in her third year of a Bachelor of Arts program majoring in Psychology and Indigenous Leaming, and Mirabelli is in his third year ofan Honours Bachelor ofCommerce degree. LUSU has recently introduced a newsletter listing events of interest to students at Lakehead. To get your event listed, contact LUSU at 343-8259. Exceptional Students Neety Pano, an honours biology student with a 91 per cent average, has been selected as a candidate for the National Research Council ofCanada's Women in Engineering and Science Program. High school students Lindsay McLeod (Hammarskjold) and Shawn Forbes (FWCJ) have been chosen to receive the LU Presidential Scholarship valued at $10,000. These awards are made on the basis of academic excellence, community and school involvement, leadership skills and an interview. Adam Moir (Hammarskjold) is the recipient of the Alumni Association's annual Award. Lindsay will enter the Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology program, and both Shawn and Adam will enter the Honours Bachelor of Science program majoring in Biology. 9 �CAMPUS NEWS New PROGRAMS AT NANABIJOU As our clientele grows (and grows up!), we recognize the need for quality care for a wider variety of children and parents. Our aim is to provide a safe, comfortable, nurturing environment in which children can play, establish new friendships, do homework and relax after a busy day. Both programs are under the supervision of ECE qualified and experienced staff. School Age: Designed for children Grade one and up. Children may be picked up (a small additional fee) as well as dropped off at the Centre. This will certainly simplify life for LU employees and students! A nutritous snack will be served. School PD days will also be covered (cost to be announced). This program will be located in the residence adjacent to the Childcare Centre. Cost for the after school portion (3 to 6 p.m.) will be $10 per day. Group Home & Auto Insurance Plan for LU faculty. staff& alumni Sponsored by Lakehead University Alumni Association "Save money and help the Association at the same time" Call for a Quote 1-800-327-5580 SK/JK: We welcome the opportunity to continue to accommodate children in these programs. Full days ($30 includes hot lunch) and part days ($3 before school, $7 after up to 5:45 pm) can be arranged. As scheduling is a concern for all of us, please advise our Director of your requirements as soon as possible. School PD days will also be covered. This program will be located in the residence adjacent to the Childcare Centre under the supervision of ECE qualified staff. Evening: Designed primarily, but not exclusively, for the children of people taking evening courses either here or elsewhere, this program begins at 6 p.m. and runs until IO p.m. It is located in the Childcare Centre itself. A nutritious snack will be served; meals can be arranged in advance. Toddlers and Pre-School: The Centre continues to welcome children -- full and part time - into our regular program. We have established ourselves as an important and reliable resource on-campus for students, staff and the community in general. Spaces are available throughout the year (however things do get busy in September). Full-time fees which include nutritious snacks and lunch are $28 per day for Pre-School (30 months and up) and $32 per day for Toddlers (18 to 30 months.) Part-time fees are available upon request. For more information and to register your child (or children) contact Ms. Sheila Wilhelm, Director, Nanabijou Childcare Centre, at 343-8369. Enrollment is ongoing. Onsite visits are welcomed. We want you to be as comfortable with us as your children are! The Department of Political Science presents The 1996 Engholm Lecture in Political Science by Dr. Arthur Kroker Professor of Political Science Concordia University THE CANADIAN ALGORITHM Friday, September 20, 1996 University Centre Theatre 7:30 p.m. Dr. Kroker is the author of Hacking the Future with Marilouise Kroker, St. Martin's Press, 1996; Data Trash: The Theory of the Virtual Class with Michael A. Weinstein, St. Martin's Press, 1994; The Possessed Individual: Technology and the Postmodern Condition MacMillan, 1992; and Technology and The Canadian Mind:Jnnis/McLuhan/Grant St. Martin's Press, 1985. -- Nancy Luckai, Acting Chair, Board of Directors, Nanabijou Childcare Centre REPORTS Centre for Analytical Services It's been a formative year for LU's Centre for Analytical Services. In their Annual Report for 1995-96, Manager Allan MacKenzie writes "LUCAS is now poised to contribute to university needs for generation ofexternal revenues which may prove essential for the operation of some academic and research facilities on campus...Revenues for 1995-96 from the combined units was $213,000. Accumulated net revenues returned to the University since 1991-92 total $120,000. For a copy of the report contact the Office of Graduate Students and Research at 343-8283. For more information on LUCAS see the article on page 6. 10 The Paul Barclay-Estrup Memorial Service Friday, September 13, 1996 Avila Chapel 7:30 p.m. Reception to follow in Avila Cafeteria at 8:00 p.m. Friends of the late Dr. Paul Barclay, former Professor of Biology at LU who died in British Columbia on June 21, 1996, are invited to a memorial in his honour. Agora, September, 1996 �Congratulations! The following full time employees worked the full year in 1995 without using any sick leave: Don Barnes, Forestry Tom Beardy, NLIP Kailash Bhatia, Mechanical Engineering Carolyn Bobyk, Campus Development Hugh Briggs, Campus Development Kerrie-Lee Clarke, Administration Pat Coates, Health Services Ian Cull, Counselling & Career Centre Stu Garbutt, Purchasing John Hutton, Security Clarence Jacobson, Library Roger Klamie, Security Tracey Muldoon, Library Peter Puna, Graphics Services Doug Stone, Innovation North Moma Toderash, School of Business Gilbert Vanson, Forestry Ronald Whistle, Residence Maintenance Lynn Wilson, Grad Studies & Research Kelong Wu, Athletics Cheryl Balacko, Bookstore Barbara Barnes, Biology Ainsley Bharath, Chemistry Ralph Birston, Forestry PaulBrezanoczy,Security Glen Broman, Re-Engineering Francis Clayton, Athletics Helen Coutts, Campus Development Sandy Dunning, Forestry Becky Hurley, Bookstore Paul Inkila, CTRC Eleanor Jensen, Chemistry Diana Mason, Education Stan Nemec, Printing Services Lenora Randle, Library Szabolcs Szterszky, CTRC Cathy Trojan, External Relations Eva Vidlak, Purchasing Chris White, Registrar's Office Gwen Wojda, Continuing/Distance Education Darlene Yakimoski, Athletics Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra Brochures on the 1996/97 Concert Season are available in Human Resources. Something Bugging You? For CONFIDENTIAL Help Oct. 23196 Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25/96 Nov. 14/ 96 September 1996 $8.97 $8.99 $8.99 $8.99 $9.49 $9.99 $10.49 $10.49 $10.49 Quote ofthe Month: You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try. IHH aNf]_ NM O al Agora, $3.97 $3.99 $3.99 Wa/Mart . Superstore Zeller's (Intercity) Gascoigne's Janzen's Safeway Zeller's (Northwood) Woit's Westfort Shoppers Drug Mart Clinic Pharmacy (Court St.) Bourke's Call Your EAP 343-4626 Some upcoming EAP courses: Team Building Assertive Communications Practical Money Management Call 343-4626 to register. Dispensing Fees - Shop Wisely: Beverly Sills ~uman Resources Telephone 343-8334 .,_Fax nu_mber_346--7701 11 �CALENDAR Graduate Assistants Professional Development Days Session 1 Thursday, September 12 1:00 - 5:00 pm Senate Chambers (UC 1001) Session II Friday, October 11 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Senate Chambers (UC 1001) Graduate Assistants are both employees and students. These sessions are designed to help them balance these two roles. They will learn how to deal with students, how to prepare for seminars and teaching responsibilities and other hints on marking, lab skills and communication skills. • THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY In celebration of the Gallery's 20th Anniversary, work from the permanent collection by Cart Beam, Joanne Cardinal-Schubert, Alex Janvier, Goyce Kakegamic, George Littlechild, Jim Logan, Norval Morrisseau, Shelley Niro, Roy Thomas and others will be on display September 13 - October 27. As well a Speakers Series is planned: ' Friday, Sept. 20, 8:00 pm DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC LUMINA CONCERT SERIES 1996-97 Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall Music and Visual Arts Centre 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. October 8 Penelope Clarke, flute Laurie Duncan, piano October 22 Yves Lussier, trumpet Joy Fahrenbruck, piano November 5 Heather Pawsey, soprano; Cristopher Foley, piano (Eckhardt-Gramatte National Music Competition winner) November 17 Frederic Lacroix, piano (Ontario Young Artist Competition winner, sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations and the Thunder Bay Branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association) (Note: 2:00 p.m.) January 16 Alexander Tselyakov, piano Daphne Odjig "To Invent Within a Culture" February 4 Harold Wevers, bassoon Joy Fahrenbruck, piano Friday, October 4, 8:00 pm Joanne Cardinal-Schubert TBA February 26 Andre Leplante, piano (Note: venue TBA, 8:00 p.m.) Saturday, October 19, 8:00 pm Lee-Ann Martin "Contemporary First Nations Art'' In conjunction with the Aboriginal Peoples Conference at Lakehead March 4 Kubica-Van Berkel Guitar Duo Friday, October 25, 8:00 pm Roy Thomas "My Elders Teach Me What to Paint" Free admittance to the Speakers Series with paid admission to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. March 18 MuSic in Common Peter Shackleton, clarinet Derek Conrod, horn Heather Morrison, piano Subscriptions and tickets available from the Department of Music. For futher information call 343-8787. CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS Regular Hours Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. Agora September, 1996 Vol. 13, No. 7 Agora is published by the Information Office of the Department of Student Services and Community Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly (except for July and August) to faculty, staff and friends of Lakehead University. Director of Student Services and Community Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Administrative Assistant: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca ():!! JOHN ZANATTA ALUMNI GAMES October 19, 1996 at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse 0~ C. Troj a n External Relations ) • ) 1- () -0 a'Q.. ~3 '80'8 om CD CD <D 12 .--i-.. '8'80 Cl> Cl> ii~ • Agora, September, 1996 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.13 No.7 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a report from the President and update on research. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996-09 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8de66df98dc3f3c61026732851501496.pdf caca09ae57e2941cca04884f3e0e03ae PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada May 1996, Vol.. 13, No.5 Convocation '96 Saturday, May 25, 1996 Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Lenore Untinen Doctor ofSocial Work honoris causa Lome G. Everett Doctor of Science honoris causa Convocation will have a distinctly northern flavour this year with five out of six honorary degree recipients having strong connections with Northwestern Ontario. They include women's advocate Leni Untinen, scientist Lome Everett, as well as three locally-born businessmen who have gone on to pursue successful careers in engineering and transportation: Mel Pervais, Robert Paterson and Ronald Ristimaki. Mae Katt, a Lakehead graduate and former employee, will be awarded the title Fellow of the University, while Joe Logozzo, a long-time supporter of Lakehead University, will be presented with the prestigious Alumni Honour Award. Melvin Pervais Doctor of Engineering honoris causa Robert Paterson Doctor of Laws honoris causa Poet and literary critic Louis Dudek will address the morning Convocation which begins at 9:00 a.m. Melvin Pervais, an engineer, entrepreneur and member of the Fort William Indian Band, will address the afternoon Convocation beginning at 2:30 p.m. Celebrate Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week June 3-9, 1996. The number ofdegrees being granted this year should come close to last year's record-breaking total of 2,105. Assistant Registrar Brenda Nelson says she is expecting the University will confer at least 1,903 degrees -- a number which may climb as high as 1,953 when all the late additions are tallied. Ronald Ristimaki Doctor of Commerce honoris causa Louis Dudek Doctor of Letters honoris causa For more information contact the Office of the Registrar at 343-8269. -- FH �CONVOCATION'96 Leni Untinen For the past 20 years Leni Untinen has been working to advance women's access to safety, health services, education, training and employment Untinen is Co-ordinator for the Northwestern Ontario Women's Decade Council, a non-partisan advocacy organization dedicated to improving the status of women. She has served as a Board Member of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health; Board Member of Thunder Bay Ventures; Member of the Thunder Bay Police Employment Equity Committee; Member of Lakehead University's Women's Studies Advisory Committee and as an Appointee to numerous joint provincial government/ community working committees. She has worked extensively to eliminate violence against women and children. Her commitment to the prevention offamily violence includes being past chair and I0-year Board Member ofCrisis Homes Inc., sponsors of Faye Peterson Transition House; serving five years at the provincial level as an Executive Member of the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses; being staffand board trainer for Transition Houses and Family Resource Centres throughout Northern Ontario and Instructor in Family Violence Education at Confederation College. In 1992 Leni Untinen received the Canada 125 Commemorative Medal for volunteer service. Lorne G. Everett Dr. Lorne G. Everett is Chief Research Hydrogeologist and Vice-President of Geraghty & Miller, Inc., a company in California that provides a wide spectrum ofenvironmental consulting and engineering services, specializing in solving groundwater contamination problems and in remedial engineering. Everett has over 25 years experience in site characterization and remediation of soils and ground water. He is a nationally-recognized expert on groundwater and vadoze zone monitoring techniques and has developed state-of-the-art methods including soil core monitoring, soil pore-liquid monitoring, matrix potential measurement, neutron moderation, soil gas monitoring, and soil moisture measurement. 2 Lorne Everett is a graduate of Lakehead University (HBSc'68) and recipient of the prestigious Alumni Honour Award in 1989. He received his Master's and PhD from the University of Arizona and in 1995 became an elected member of the Russian Academy of Sciences. His many accomplishments include being co-editor of the World Groundwater Map developed for UNESCO; editor of a professional journal entitled Remediation Management; member ofthe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Terrorist Response Team in Washington, D.C.; and member of the Science Advisory Panel to the United States Navy National Test Site Program. Louis Dudek Louis Dudek is a poet, professor, critic and literary activist. He was born and educated in Montreal and then went on to McGill University to earn his B.A. During this time he wrote for the McGill Daily and his first published poems began to appear. In 1944 he moved to New York to attend graduate school at Columbia University and his doctoral dissertation was published as Literature and the Press. In 1952, together with Irving Layton and Raymond Souster, he established Contact Press which published the work of important Canadian poets of the fifties and sixties. In 1954, with Layton and Aileen Collins (whom he later married), he founded CIV/ n, an avant-garde magazine. In 1956 he established the McGill Poetry Series, launching the careers of Leonard Cohen and Daryl Hine. Then, in 1957, Dudek founded his own magazine, Delta (195766), which served not only as a vehicle for his own poetry and ideas, but a means of showcasing new and upcoming poets. He has many published poems, including East ofthe City (1946),Europe (1954), The Transparent Sea (1956), and En Mexico (1958). He also has several collections of poetry published, such as Cross Section: Poems from 1940 - 1980 ( 1981 ). Dudek is a noted anthologist and a frequent speaker. He is a professor emeritus of McGill University and is a Member of the Order of Canada. Melvin F. Pervais Melvin Pervais, a member of the Fort William Indian Band, is a licensed professional engineer and successful businessman living in Montana. At age 15 he left high school to apprentice as an Instrument Technician with Noranda Mines Chemical Plant in Ontario. By the late 1960s he had positioned himself on a career path in control systems engineering. In 1976 he founded Cataract, Inc., a specialized company for servicing the start-up of nuclear power plants and other highly automated industries. With an initial investment of $10,000, the firm expanded rapidly into a multi-million dollar company. After selling Cataract in 1984, Pervais retired at age 45 to the 14,000 acre Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, Montana, to operate a horse breeding and cattle operation. Since September, 1991, he has been president and CEO of Rhodium 2001, a company with a patent on a system which Pervais believes will be key to the future of the catalytic converter recycling and PGM recovery industry world-wide. Pervais is the recipient of the "Soar Like an Eagle" award from UNITY, an Indian youth group in Oklahoma City. The award was given to him for his "successful utilization of the principals of free enterprise and a commitment to excellence." Robert Paterson Over the years Robert Paterson has been a strong advocate of Thunder Bay's ability to be a centre ofcommerce and trade. He is currently a director of N.M. Paterson & Sons Limited and Chief Executive Officer of the company's Marine Division. From 1983 to 1994, Paterson served on the Board of Governors of Lakehead University including a term as Chair from 1990 to 1992. Paterson has a deep respect for knowledge and education and is described by his colleagues as being enthusiastic, hard-working, honest and fair in his business relations. Agora, May, 1996 �Robert Paterson is currently President and Director of Paterson Investments Limited; Tallwood Holdings Limited. Directorships include: Goderich Elevators Limited, Canadian Shipowners Association; Lloyds Register of Shipping -- Canadian Committee, Thunder Bay St. John Ambulance Brigade; Order of St. Lazarus, Thunder Bay Commandery; and the Senator Norman M. Paterson Foundation. Grad '96 Party Ronald Ristimaki Ronald Allan Ristimaki was born in Port Arthur in 1934 and received his education at St. James Public School and Port Arthur Collegiate. He emigrated to Michigan in 1961 to go into the tourism business. Upon returning to Canada, he joined Auto Haul away Ltd., an automobile transportation company. In 1981, Ristimaki and John Bruchal purchased the company and in 1986 Ristimaki became Chairman of the Board and majority shareholder. Under his leadership, Auto Haulaway Inc. grew to become North America's fourth largest car transporter with 960 trucks, trailers and 1800 employees, 22 terminals across Canada handling in excess of 2 million automobiles annually. During his years in business, Ristimaki was a director of the Motor Transport Industrial Relations Board and responsible for all union negotiations across Canada involving auto transport. His hobbies are boating and fishing. In 1993 the International Billfish Foundation awarded him the Top Angler in the Blue Marlin category. in the Outpost Friday, May 24, 1996 Mae V. Katt FeJlowof Lakehead University Mae Katt will be familiar to many staffand faculty at Lakehead as both an alumna and a former employee. She completed two degrees at Lakehead: a Master's degree in Curriculum Studies from the Faculty of Education and a HBScN degree from the School of Nursing. From 1986-1990 she worked as Program Co-ordinator of the Native Nurses Entry Program where she was responsible for curriculum development and liaison with First Nations and organizations. Students and guests, alumni, University faculty and staff are invited to come out and celebrate the 1996 Grad Class with entertainer MIKE WOODS 7-8 pm: Complimentary Beefon-a-Bun 8-9 pm: Remarks 9-1 pm: Entertainment Sponsored by Thunder Bay Travel Limited Airlane Hotel and Katt is currently Health Director of the Nishnawbe-aski Nation responsible for the development of community-based programs, training and political strategies to address youth suicide crisis in NAN First Nations. InterAd International She is a member of Teme-Augama Anishnabai (Temagami First Nation) and from 1994 to 1995, served as Second Chief of the Tribal Government during which she was successful in negotiating an Agreement-In-Principle with Ontario over a land claim settlement. Joe Logozzo to receive 1996 Alumni Honour Award ~ foe Logozzo, the President and General Manager of Iron Range Bus Lines Inc., has been chosen by the Lakehead University Alumni Association to receive their most prestigious award -- the Alumni Honour Award. Over the years, Logozzo has demontrated outstanding commitment to Lakehead University and to the City of Thunder Bay. Consistently a strong supporter of the Alumni Annual Fund, he has made provision for two scholarship endowments at Lakehead. From 1993 on, he has been the Chair of the University's Italian Studies Fund-raising Campaign, and has supported the Kinesiology Department by providing much needed dollars for equipment. Agora, May, 1996 3 �l,i34•);ilid•folh1iM;i=@1•13b 1111111111---------------------Recommendation Re-Appointment of Dean of Arts and Science I have received a unanimous recommendation from the Decanal Review Committee that Dr. Jim Gellert, Dean of Arts and Science, be recommended to the Board of Governors for a second term as Dean of Arts and Science. Distinguished Toastmaster at Lakehead University Dr. Yves Prevost, of the Faculty of Forestry, has just been elected as Lieutenant Governor of Marketing for Toastmasters International District 6 (NWO and Minnesota). Special congratulations, and keep up the good work. Dr. Prevost has been a key member of the team that initiated the development of a Toastmaster Chapter on the Lakehead University campus. Dr. Whitfield a Vice-Chair! by Dr. Robert Rosehart President Lakehead University Budget 1996 Report, Volume 1, Issue 8 (Final) To save the printing budget, this will incorporate the final issue of Budget '96 Report. On April 29, 1996, the Board of Governors approved the 1996/97 Operating Budget that was outlined in Budget '96 Report, Vol. I, Issue 7. This budget, which is really a three-year budget plan, sees the University return to a balanced budget position by Year 3 after the final payment of the cost of the various voluntary exit programs. The discussion by the Board was extensive and reflected on the key budget assumptions related to enrolment projections, student fees, and expenditure management. While it is generally recognized as desirable to have such high fee increases, it was also acknowledged that Lakehead University was in no better or worse situation with respect to fees than any of the Ontario universities. In fact, our fees will continue to be less than most other institutions. There was a lot of input to this budget process over an extensive period of time, and I feel that all involved need to be congratulated in that we have maintained our academic programs, not had to resort to involuntary downsizing, and have presented a model that preserves our financial integrity. Lakehead University Faculty Member Wins Prestigious OCUFA Teaching Award A special congratulations to Dr. Inderjit Nirdosh of the Department of Chemical Engineering on being selected as one of seven faculty from the Ontario universities to win an OCUFA Teaching Award for 1996. Dr. Nirdosh was recently honoured in Toronto at a special ceremony on Friday, May I 0, 1996. It's a Small World I received a donation to the Zimmermann Scholarship Fund in the mail recently from the President of the University of Waterloo, Dr. James Downey. It seems that Jim Downey and our Dr. Zimmermann were graduate students together in England in the '60s and Downey says he remembers Zimmermann with "affection" and "regard." 4 Over the years, Lakehead University has been an active participant in the Ontario/Baden-Wurttemberg University Student Exchange Program. Recently, Dr. John Whitfield, Vice-President (Academic), has been selected as the new Vice-Chair of the Ontario Program Committee. John's role will help to continue to encourage the participation of Lakehead University students in the BW Program and, as well, to encourage the BW students to spend an academic year at Lakehead University. New Wheels Those of you who visited the Trade Show noticed that the centrepiece of the Lakehead University display was Dr. Tsang's High Mileage Car from 1993. This was a very popular attraction, and it generated detailed questions which were hard to answer. Incidentally, a special thank you to all of the Lakehead University staff who volunteered in our both at the Trade Show. Once again, it was a great success. Personally, this year, I only visited the Beatrice Ice Cream Booth twice in support of the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. A new vehicle fabricated by engineering students will be unveiled to the media in the next few weeks. It is aptly named the "Environmental Vehicle" and will be electrically powered. Watch for it! Underground at Lakehead University Last Monday, I spent the day observing our electrical and mechanical trades' staff during a typical work day. Most of the real action occurs in the service tunnels and underground rooms that most ofus are oblivious to.during our working day. The environment in these areas is not always friendly and requires the expert work of our skilled staff. They work, I observed, in a mixture of routine and emergency and really reinforce how much campus we have to care for with such a small complement of skilled staff. Again, a special thanks to Jack Drewes, Alex Bohler and Fraser Clarke for their patience in explaining our various air, heating/ cooling, and electrical systems to me and for shepherding me through the day safely and successfully. Convocation '96 A special time for special people -- our Convocation '96, and I would encourage all of you to participate and share in the day of celebration with the Class of 1996. Agora, May, 1996 �AROUND CAMPUS "Leaner not Meaner" Budget approved by Board of Governors by Frances Harding Lakehead University has cut approximately 10 per cent ofits budget without layoffs and without cutting any academic programs. But in doing so, the University will carry $ 1 million deficit that will be amortized over a three-year period until a balanced budget is achieved in 1998-99. "You don't pull $5.37 million out of an institution without some downsides," said President of Lakehead University Bob Rosehart at an Open Budget Meeting on Thursday, April 25, 1996. "We've tried to have as minimal an impact as possible on the classroom." Various groups on campus have been meeting regularly to plan the budget since last November when Ontario Minister of Finance Ernie Eves announced a $400 million cut to post-secondary education. The final version -- model 18 -- was endorsed by The Task Force on Funding, which includes the members of the Senate Budget Committee, as well as the University's Labour Management Committee. It was approved by the Board of Governors on Monday, April 29, 1996. The three-year budget is based on the following assumptions: -- annual enrolment will remain at 5,600 for the three-year period. This figure is down slightly from 5,700 achieved in 199596, and down even further from the all-time high of6,045 in 199495. -- tuition for undergraduates will increase by 19.7 per cent in 199697, and approximately 2 per cent in each of the following two years. Graduate student fees have been increasing steadily over the last three years as Lakehead tries to place these fees on the same basis as the undergraduate fee structure at Lakehead. They will increase by 29.4 per cent in 1996-97. Fees for international students, now deregulated across the province, are being reduced significantly at Lakehead, as well as most Ontario universities, to allow us to compete for these students with other jurisdictions. A significant factor in preparing the new budget was the response to the Voluntary Exit Program which resulted in 60 people leaving Lakehead University (15 faculty and 45 staff). The cost of the program -- $4.12 million -- will be spread out over a three-year period. The savings achieved from voluntary exits, normal retirements, postponed retirements, previously-arranged voluntary exits and previous vacancies combined with savings associated with reductions in part-time positions (including sessionals), meant that Lakehead did not have to resort to involuntary layoffs. In fact, 29.5 out of a total of 94 vacated positions will be replaced Agora, May, 1996 ( 13 of which will be new faculty hires), meaning that starting May 1, 1996, Lakehead University will operate with 64.5 fewer positions than it had a year ago. Special effort was made to avoid involuntary layoffs and to preserve academic programs. "One of the downsides of the rejected option of shutting down some of our smaller programs," said Rosehart, "is that they also tend to be the ones that relate significantly to our northern mission ... those programs are an important reason as to why there is a university here in Northwestern Ontario." In his presentation at the Open Budget Meeting, Vice-President (Academic) John Whitfield praised the deans and directors who worked together to rationalize the delivery ofacademic programs. "It has not been an easy process," said Whitfield. "Not all courses will be taught, but the integrity of programs will be preserved." Vice-President (Administration) Fred Poulter, who is retiring this year, was careful to point out this budget includes no salary increases or decreases. Lakehead has been able to maintain the status quo. Since the University is losing its Vice.:President (Administration), some re-structuring will be order, said Whitfield. While details have yet to be worked out, in future, three administrative directors (Executive Director, University Services; Director ofFinance; Director of Human Resources) will report to the President and three academic directors (Registrar; Director of Leaming Systems; and Director of Student and Alumni Services) will report to the Vice-President (Academic). One bright spot on the horizon is that applications for first-year enrolment at Lakehead are up by 2.5 per cent over last year. It remains to be seen whether increased applications this year will lead to an actual increase in student registrations. One thing is for certain: competition for students is bound to increase as tuition dollars become more and more the "bread and butter" of Ontario universities. What are the characteristics of an organization that is able to plan and achieve high-quality outcomes even during tough times? The two most crucial characteristics are: 1) a core of well-placed members who are able to work effectively with others even under difficult conditions/ and 2) an organizational culture that supports significant learning and change -- Ken Brown Professor of Forestry and Instructional Development Advisor 5 �RESEARCH NEWS NSERC and SSHRC Results Announced for 1996-97 Competitions by Anne Klymenko The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) have announced the results of their 199697 annual research grants competitions. Total NSERC funding to Lakehead University this year is down by about 3 per cent, but our success rate increased to 75 per cent this year from 60 per cent last year (national success rate for 1996-97 is 76 per cent). In total Lakehead researchers received 41 awards valued at $730,000. Following is a list of recipients at Lakehead who were successful in NSERC's 1996-97 annual research grants competition: Department of Biology Dr. R. Freitag, "History of the North American Cicindelidae," $11,100, Renewal (2-4) Dr. M. W. Lankester, "Parasite and diseases of northern animals," $20,000, New (1-4) Dr. A. U. Mallik, "Retrogressive succession and biodiversity in nutrient poor cool-temperature forests after disturbance," $10,000, New (1-4) Dr. D. W. Morris, "Habitat selection across ecological scales," $48,300, New (1-1) Department of Chemical Engineering Dr. L. J. Garred, "Urea sensor for urea kinetic modelling and erythropoietin studies," $15,000, Renewal (3-3) Dr. I. Nirdosh, "Removal of radionuclide and heavy metal contaminants from low-level radioactive waste," $20,000, Renewal (3-4) Dr. V. R. Puttagunta, "Viscosity prediction and radiation assisted upgrading of heavy oils," $19,600, New (1-4) Department of Civil Engineering Dr. S. M. Easa, "Highway geometric design for safety," $18,700, Renewal (3-4) Dr. K. D. Eigenbrod, "Effects of freezing and thawing on the hydraulic-conductivity of fine grained soils," $11,200, Renewal (2-4) Dr. S. A. Mi17.a, "Strength and stiffness of slender composite steel-concrete beam-columns," $16,700, Renewal (3-4) Dr. U.S. Panu, "Extension of pattern recognition based methodology for infilling of missing values in streamflow records," $17,700, Renewal (3-4) Department of Electrical Engineering Dr. F. Karray, "Hierarchical control structure for flexible manipulators systems," $11,400, Renewal (2-4) Dr. D. Makrakis, "Transceiver and medium access technology for multimedia personal/mobile communications," $22,750, New (1-4) Dr. R. J. Omeljaniuk, "Neurochemical receptors, actions, and mechanisms in fish brain: pituitary axis," $20,000, Renewal (34) Dr. K. Natarajan, "Controller design for some discrete time periodic systems," $16,000, New (1-3) Department of Chemistry Dr. M. Lui, "Finite element analysis of nonlinear shell structures; random vibration analysis of general nonlinear structures," $10,000, Renewal (3-4) Dr. T. M. Garver, "The structure and reactivity of wood macromolecules," $15,000, New (1-1) Dr. A. N. Hughes, "Reactions of transition metal-phosphine systems with hydro-borate and other reducing agents in the presence of carbon monoxide and isonitriles." With: Dr. D. G. Holah, $28,000, Renewal (3-5) Dr. S. D. Kinrade, "Aqueous chemistry of silicon," $22,000, New (1-2) Dr. N. A. Weir, "Studies ofphotodegradation of polymers," $20,000 Renewal (3-4) Department of Geology Dr. G. J. Borradaile, "Rock magnetism," $60,600, Renewal (25) Dr. P. W. Fralick, "Paleogeographical interpretation of Archean sedimentary sequences in Northwestern Ontario," $16,500, Renewal (4-4) Dr. R. H. Mitchell, "Petrology of kimberlites and alkaline rocks," $75,000, New ( 1-5) 6 Department of Mechanical Engineering Dr. H. T. Saliba, "Experimental and theoretical free vibration analysis of thin plates with various shapes, boundary conditions and complicating factors," $15,000, Renewal (4-4) Dr. A. Sedov, "Ultrasonic beam models for NDE applications," $6,780, New (1-3) Dr. B. Singh, "Analytical, numerical and experimental studies in jet cutting of oil sands," $13,300, Renewal (2-4) Department of Mathematical Sciences Dr. M. W. Benson, "Parallel iterative methods," $8,000, Renewal (4-5) Dr. S. Di, "Optimality conditions for nonsmooth optimization problems differentiable at one point and numerical methods," $6,000, New (1-4) Dr. C. T. Hoang, "Algorithmic graph theory with emphasis on perfect graphs," $13,000, Renewal (2-4) Agora, May, 1996 �June 3 - 7, 1996. Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week at Lakehead Universit Health & Safety Week Theme: ''Training - Target Zero'' Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week [COHSW], an initiative of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, will be celebrated nationally from June 3rd to 9th, 1996. This year' s theme of COHSW, "Training - Target Zero ", recognizes that training in health and safety is crucial if we want to achieve a goal of zero accidents and deaths in the workplace. Last year, Canadian workers lost more than 15 million days from injuries, ten times the number from strikes and lockouts. On average, there' s an accident every 38 seconds (830,000 in 1995) and two workers die every day (more than 700 a year). Direct and indirect costs are more than $10 billion. We can do much better by actively training all of our staff. Knowing about and practicing health and safety at work can help to eliminate on-the-job fatalities, reduce pain and suffering, and save dollars for everyone. Here, at Lakehead University, we are celebrating COHSW by providing training opportunities for employees during the week of June 3rd to 7th, 1996, and by exhibiting University and community-based health and safety resources in the Agora on June 4th and 5th. In addition, we are using COHSW to launch a number of new safety initiatives and promotions. This guide will provide you with a schedule of events planned during the week. We look forward to meeting with you during the week, and to establishing a health and safety dialogue which will carry us through the year. "Working Together to Create a Safe and Healthy Place for Work & Study" The Thunder Bay Community Health & Safety Project The Thunder Bay Community Health & Safety Project is a group of individuals representing government, labour, business, education, health care, utilities and other organizations. Jts goal is to raise the health and safety awareness of the Thunder Bay community, inside and outside the workplace, by encouraging participation in Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week. We are grateful for the support of the Community Health & Safety Project in helping us to bring health and safety training to the community on June 4th and 5th through "Community Partnerships in Health & Safety". We are also pleased to host the 3rd Annual Health & Safety Awards Luncheon on June 5th. Sponsored by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the luncheon is supported by the Thunder Bay Community Health & Safety Project. �Page 2 COHSW Monday, June 3rd, 1996 Safety Incentive Program Launch COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN HEALTH & SAFETY: JUNE 4TH & 5TH, 1996 Launch the new Safe and Sound Health Presentations Presentations are available at no cost to participants. Please call 343-8022 to reserve a seat. & Safety lncetttive Program with the Joint Health & Safety Committee in the Faculty Lounge from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Monday, June 3rd, I 996. Safe and Sound distinguishes itself from other "statistics-bound" safety incentive programs by· recognizing safe and healthy behaviours. Awards will be made in the following categories: Safety Time -All the Time: Personal Achievement in Safety. Join with us in recognizing the first recipient of this award. The award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through their commitment to making Lakehead University a safe and healthy place for work and study. Fit - 5: Personal Achievement in Fitness. Fit-5 is a five level fitness program which recognizes individuals as they achieve personal fitness goals. Participants work their way through the five levels of Fit-5 by participating in their choice of fitness activities ... from gardening, to walking, to swimming and beyond! Awards are given for each level of achievement. Individuals are encouraged to collect all five awards, and to make fitness a part of their daily routine. Great Ideas: Innovation in Health & Safety. What better place than a University to generate great ideas in the fields of health and safety? Through the Great Ideas forum, individuals will be encouraged to share their ideas for making Lakehead a safer and healthier workplace. We will recognize the first winner on Monday, June 3rd, 1996. The following sessions are presented courtesy of the Thunder Bay Community Health & Safety Projects on both Tuesday, June 4th and Wednesday, June 5th, 1996. Three Sessions Each Day in RB-2025: The following events will be open both to the University community and to representatives from workplaces in the City of Thunder Bay and area. 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Exhibits and Displays "Health & Safety Basics for Workers" 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Agora: Four Sessions Each Day in RB-2024: Representatives from the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Ministry of Labour, the Transportation Safety Association, the Municipal Safety Association, the Workers' Compensation Board, the Thunder Bay Fire Department, the Resource Centre for Occupational Health & Safety, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers, Inc. , the Workers' Health & Safety Centre, the College, University, and School Safety Council of Ontario, the LU Employee Assistance Program, the LU Joint Health & Safety Committee, and the LU Emergency First Response Team will be in the Agora to help with your health & safety questions. Health and Safety Video Festival. 9:00 AM-10:00 AM 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM I :45 PM - 2:45 PM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM "Health & Safety Basics for Supervisors, Employers and Owners" One Session Each Day in RB-2025: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM "Young Worker Awareness" One Session Each Day, Conference Room C, Bartley Hall Residence: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon, and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Room RB-2047: "Due Diligence for Senior Managers" Come out and preview potential training materials for your workplace or classroom. (This is a video / workbook presentation. Workbooks can be purchased at a cost of $20.00.) �Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week at Lakehead University Page 3 Tuesday, June 4, 1996 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM Lower Lecture Theatre 10:00 AM - 11 :00 AM Room #RB-2026 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Room #RB-2026 Bonnie Lindberg, Canadian Cancer Society Patricia Hope, Workers' Compensation Board Barb Churchill, Transportation Safety Association "Sunsense. " "Office Ergonomics: Hands-On Solutions" "Due Diligence I Due Diligence in ·1he Transportation ofDangerous Goods" 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM Lower Lecture Theatre 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Lower Lecture Theatre Walter Martin, Employee Assistance Program "Change and Stress" Connie Lake, Thunder Bay District Health Unit 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Lower Lecture Theatre Ina Chomyshyn Resource Centre for Occupational Health & Safety "Workplace Air Contaminants" "Adult Immunization" 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Room #BB-1051 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Lower Lecture Theatre John Petherick, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Diana Smith, Thunder Bay District Health Unit "Health & Safety Resources · on the Internet" 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM Residence Cafeteria Canadian Society of Safety Engineering "Health & Safety Awards luncheon" (See Page 4 for details.) "Hepatitis Bin the Workplace" Wednesday, June 5, 1996 12:00 Noon - 1 :00 PM Room #RB-2026 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Room #RB-2026 Patricia Hope, Workers' Compensation Board John Petherick, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers "Office Ergonomics: Hands-On Solutions" 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Room #RB-2026 "The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers" 9:00 AM - 10: 15 AM Lower Lecture Theatre John Petherick, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers. Brad Fraser, Workers' Compensation Board "The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers" "Helpful Hints in Understanding WCB and Return to Work Programs" 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Room #BB-1051 John Petherick, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers "Health & Safety Resources on the Internet " 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Lower Lecture Theatre Diana Smith, Thunder Bay District Health Unit "Hepatitis Bin the Workplace" �Page4 COHSW Health & Safety Awards Luncheon. Sponsored by the Canadian Society ofSafety Engineering. Date: Wednesday, June 5, 1996. Location: Residence Cafeteria. Time: Noon - l :30 PM This is a community event. Individua ls & groups will be recognized in • the following categories: Lifetime Achievement Award, Outstanding Individual,. Community Health & Safety Award, Outstanding Health & Safety Committee and Outstanding Safety Innovation. $ /0.00 per person (payable at the door). Special Courses for University Employees "WHMIS Train-the-Trainer" UPCOMING EVENTS: June 6th & 7th 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, and Look for the following events coming up this summer ... 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM RC-1003 A two day course to train staff as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS] trainers. This is a follow-up to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit presentations, "Adult Immunization ", and "Hepatitis Bin the Workplace". This course will help supervisors whose employees work with hazardous materials to meet their legal obligations under the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and WHMIS Regulations. Immunizations will be coordinated for University employees through the Lakehead University Health Services Department. The course will also help faculty, technicians, and laboratory instructors whose students work with hazardous materials. What are your legal obligations under WHMJS? How can you demonstrate "due diligence" with respect to programs involving hazardous materials and students? Find the answers in this class. Call 343-8022 to book a class. Special Events: June 6th & 7th "Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR" "Blood Pressure Clinic" Four Courses: June 4th & 5th, June 6th & 7th, June 10th & 11th and June 17th & 18th June 7th, 1996 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Health Services Department Each course is 16 hours long: 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, and I :00 PM - 5:00 PM Drop by the Health Services Department to have your blood pressure checked. No appointment necessary. Location: RC-1001: June 4th & 5th, and June 6th & 7th Avila Room E: June 10th & 11th, and June 17th & 18th A two day standard first aid course with CPR certification included. This course is at no-cost to designated first aiders. "Immunization Clinic" Health Services Department "Student Safety in tire Classroom, Laboratory & Field" A seminar presented by the Insurers' Advisory Organization [IAO], and the Canadian Universities Reciprocal Insurance Exchange [CURIE]. This course will be of interest to faculty, technicians, instructors, and administrators who have ever asked the question: "What is my liability/ the University's liability with respect to student safety?" Some practical information in developing safety policies, programs & procedures which address student safety will be offered. "Tire Lake/read University Employee Walking Club" "Hazardous Waste Removal'' June 6th & 7th Join us in launching the club just for University employees! Staff will be available to help you with inventory & labelling requirements for hazardous wastes. Waste removal will occur during June for items declared by June 7th. Do you enjoy walking already? Do you need a walking partner? Have you meant to start a walking program & just haven't got around to it? Call 8022 for information. This is the club for you! �Mrs. W. Huang, "Numerical algorithms for linear constrained convex programming problems," $8,400, Renewal (2-4) Dr. X. Li, "Distributed logic programming language design and implementation," $5,000, Renewal (2-4) Dr. T. Miao, "Geometric properties of Bp (G) and the exposed points of the set of invariant means," $11,200, Renewal (2-4) Dr. Y. Yao, "Multistrategy information retrieval," $14,300, Renewal (2-4) Dr. J. Zhou, "Robust experimental designs for linear models with correlated errors,"$ I 5,400, New (l-4) Dr. J. Zhou, "Robust experimental designs for linear models with correlated errors," $14,364, Equipment (1-1) Department of Social Work: J.R. Graham (new faculty member) "Window into a Profession in Crisis: A History of the University of Toronto School of Social Work, 1914-1970" $59,000 over 3 years (New Grant) Faculty of Education Hope Fennell, Co-investigator: Ti King, School of Nursing "Women in Leadership: Experiences of School Administrators and Nurse Managers" $19,700, Renewal (3-3) Making Science Come Alive by Yves Prevost Department of Physics Dr. M. C. Gallagher, "Scanning tunneling microscopy and surface physics of metal oxides," $12,000, New (l-1) Dr. M. H. Hawton, "Photon-matter interactions/physics of abdsorbed water," $13,000, New (l-4) Dr. W. J. Keeler, "Optical spectroscopy of semiconductor heterostructures and heterogeneous materials," $14,500, Renewal (3-4) Dr. V. V. Paranjape, "Research in solid state physics," $8,000, New (1-4) Dr. W. M. Sears, "The electrical properties of the surface-gas interface of wide band gap semiconductors," $11,000, Renewal (3-3) Department of Psychology Dr. C. A. G. Hayman, "Separating episodic and semantic contributions to memory performance," $15,000, Renewal (3-3) SSHRC funding to Lakehead University increased by 44 per cent, and the number of applications submitted to the Council also increased by 27 per cent Although our success rate this year (16 per cent) is well below the national average (30 per cent), the results are still promising for SSHRC researchers at Lakehead, given the budget cuts at SSHRC and the increased competition for limited research dollars nationally. Following is a list of the 1996-97 successful SSHRC research grant recipients: Faculty of Arts and Science Department of Anthropology: Dr. El Molto "The Bioarchaeology of Las Palmas Culture of the Cape Region of the Baja California" $93,425 Renewal (2-3) Department of History: Dr. Bruce Muirhead, "Development of Canada's Foreign Economic Policy" $17,000 over 2 years (New Grant) Department of Geography: Harun Rasid, Co-investigator: Wolfgang Haider, CNFER "Participatory Rural Appraisal and Discrete Choice Experiments for Improving Floodplain Management in Bangladesh" $40,000 over 3 years (new grant) Agora, May, 1996 The Regional Science Fair has come and gone once again. In early April more than 200 students in grades 5 to OAC presented the best science projects in Lakehead's C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse. Topics cover everything from edib_le insects to protecting computer discs from data scrambling. This annual event encourages young people to think about the scientific method and to apply it to a problem of interest to them. The focus is participation and judges interact with the students to give them some critical discussions. Every year many Lakehead University faculty participate in the judging. The top projects go on to the next level of competition and the Canada-wide Science Fair in North Bay. This year the top projects for Juniors (grades 5& 6) were: Life-- Sarah Tinkler-Josephi from Kakabeka Falls "Nature Own"; Physical -- Erin Parker, Kakabeka Falls "Hook, Line and Sinker"; Engineering -- Sarah Ferguson, Bishop Gallagher "Fingerprints." Best Junior overall was Kyle Moore from Sacred Heart with "The Mind's Eye." Top Intermediate was Melanie Breukelman with "Photosynthesis and Oil Spills" and the top Senior was Avery Pennarun and Dave Coombs from St. Patrick's High School with "Vision Audio." The best of the Fair was Kyle Moore with 'The Mind's Eye" who will be going to the Canada-wide Science Fair along with Erin Parker and the duo of Avery Pennarun and Dave Coombs. Congratulations to all the participants, students and judges for making science come alive. If any faculty or staff members wish to judge next year, contact me at ext. 8342 and I will get in touch with you in February 1997. 7 �■ ;JJ1¥id9=Ei~••i•¥i9:jj~(c-l--------------------Chemical Engineering Dr. I. Nirdosh has published the following papers: "Low-Cost Experiments in Chemical Engineering" (co-author: Dr. M.H.I. Baird) in Chemical Engineering Education, vol. 30(1); and "An Experience in Problem Base Leaming" and "Some Suggestions for Achieving Better Grades," both in Canadian Chemical News, vol. 48(3). English Jennifer Hunter CIAU Champion Lakehead University sent its largest contingent of 13 athletes to the OUANOWlAA Indoor Track & Field Championships at York University in March and two of those athletes progressed to the CIAU Indoor Track & Field Championship held at the University of Windsor. When all was said and done, the Lakehead University Track and Field team had its first CIAU champion and All-Canadian in long jumper, Jennifer Hunter. Hunter jumped a personal best distance of 5.99 metres in the long jump to win gold and 12.17 metres for a fourth place finish in the triple jump. These results seemed to fit a season filled with hard work and progressive successes for this Thunder Bay native. Throughout the season, Hunter was undefeated in her speciality oflongjump which is quite an impressive feat when you consider she faced top jumpers from the U.S. Midwest and Canada in a meet schedule which a lso included competitions in Minneapolis and Winnipeg. Hunter will be missed next year as she will receive her honours degree in Kinesiology at Convocation in May. Her future plans include training for and competing in the Olympic trials to be held in Montreal in June. --Stu Julius 8 Dr. Jeanette Lynes presented a paper entitled "We're His Fan: Packaging Leonard Cohen" at the Northeast Modem Language Association's annual conference held at McGill University, Montreal, from April 19-21, 1996. Forestry Dr. Willard H. Carmean recently had the following published: "Forest site-quality estimation using forest ecosystem classification in Northwestern Ontario" in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 39: 493-508. This same article also was published on pp. 493-508 in the Proceedings of the "Global to Local Ecological Land Classification" conference held in Thunder Bay on August 14-17, 1994. The book containing conference proceedings is: R.A. Sims, I.G.W. Corns and K. Klinka, 1996, Global to Local Ecological Land C/assification, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, 610 pp. Education Dr. John O'Meara and J. Randolph Valentine of the University of Wisconsin-Madison organised a conference entitled "Algonquian Reference Materials Guidelines Conference" which was held at the Prince Arthur Hotel March 8-9, 1996. Sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training, the conference brought together approximately 20 individuals involved in preparing reference grammars and dictionaries for the Algonquian languages of Ontario: Ojibwe, Cree, Potawatomi, and Delaware. In October, 1995, the executive committee of the Ontario Society for Education through Art (OSEA) elected Dr. Fiona Blaikie to be the editor of the Journal of the Ontario Society for Education through Art. This is a refereed journal and it is an official publication of the Canadian Society for Education through Art (CSEA), and of course the OSEA. This editorial position puts her on the executive committees of both the OSEA and the CSEA. She will be travelling to Toronto in late May, 1996, for the next OSEA executive meeting, and shortly thereafter presenting with Dr. Tom Puk a paper entitled, "A study of grace as a form of nurturing in teaching" at the Leameds Conference at Brock University. Two papers are in press: "Qualitative Assessment of Senior Secondary Studio Art: Definitions, Problems and Solutions," and "Art Education in South Africa in the Midst of Transition: Township and private Schools." These papers will both be published in the Canadian Review ofArt Education. The first paper originally was prepared for a keynote address at the Nova Scotia Teachers' Union Conference, The Summer Institute on Assessment and Accountability in August, 1994. Sociology Dr. Gary M. O'Bireck has published the book, Not a Kid Anymore: Canadian Youth, Crime, and Subcultures, Toronto, Nelson Canada, 1996. The edited volume includes contributions by such well-known sociologists as Robert Prus, L. A. Visano, Daniel Glenday, R. S. Ratner, Ann Duffy, and W. Gordon West. O'Bireck's own contributions include " Preppies and Heavies in Bigtown: Secondary School Experiences," and "You Gotta Walk That Walk and Talk That Talk: Youth Subcultures and Gang Violence." Fourteen original articles are contributed by 13 authors with the entire book edited by O 'Bireck. Sociology Dr. Anita Chen has been invited to write a group entry on Filipinos and her manuscript has been accepted for inclusion in the major reference work entitled, The Peoples of Canada: An Encyclopedia for the Country, being prepared by the Multicultural History Society of Ontario and published by the University of Toronto Press. It will be a "definitive, comprehensive and eminently readable guide to the history, heritage, unique features and common characteristics of all the peoples who presently live and have ever lived in Canada." Chen has also completed another major work. Her latest book, From Sunbelt to Snowbelt: Filipinos in Canada, has been Agora, May, 1996 �accepted for publication by the Research Centre for Canadian Ethnic Studies, University of Calgary. It contains a collection of her published articles and conference papers on Filipino-Canadians, an ongoing research project which she has been working on for the past 20 years or more. A section taken from the Foreward written by Dr. Wsevolod Isajiw, Director, Robert F. Hamey Professorship and Program in Ethnic, Immigration and Pluralism Studies and Professor of Sociology, University of Toronto, highlights her work: " ... The book thatfollows is a result ofdetailed work over the years that has attempted to assess the status of one ofthe most interesting Asian groups in Canada, the Filipinos. Up to now there has been no major. systematic sociological work in the English language on the Filipinos in Canada and Anita Chen s essays go a long way to fill this gap. Her work not only throws light on the sociological character of the Filipino community, Chen also wants to see the Filipinos alongside other Asian communities and in comparison with the sociological features of Canadian society as a whole... . " Civil Engineering Dr. Said Easa and his graduate students presented the following papers at the annual conference of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), held in Washington, D.C., January 7-11, 1996: "Thermal Stress and Fractural Analysis of Asphalt Overlays" with Shalaby, A. and Abd El Halim, A. and "Analytical Model for Sight Distance Analysis on 3-D Highway Alignments" with Hassan, Y. and Abd El Halim, A. Both papers have been accepted for publication in the TRB Journal. Business Administration Assistant Professor Jack Christy (on leave) has received funding from the Society of Management Accountants of Canada in support of his doctoral research. The Canadian Society awards doctoral funding to select CMAs on the basis of a variety of academic and professional criteria. "The Society views this program as a significant contribution to management education in Canada," according to Bill Langdon, the Society's Vice-President. Christy is pursuing his PhD at the Management Centre of the University of Bradford in England. He is currently in Canada to conduct his re- Agora, May, 1996 search field work with CEOs across Canada. His research concentrates on "strategic aspects of management control systems: the role of values in the control of business strategy." Geography Volume 5 of Progress in Rural Policy and Planning edited by Dr. Robert Dilley has been published by Wiley. This is an annual survey of developments in Europe, North America and Australia. . The Canadian section includes the regular Annual Review, compiled by Dilley from government publications,journals and submissions from correspondents across Canada. There is also a major article on the crisis in the East Coast fishery and its effects on rural Newfoundland. Dilley has been Canadian editor for all five volumes of Progress in Rural Policy and Planning, as well as for its predecessor, the International Yearbook ofRural Planning. Music Dr. Glen Carruthers has been elected to the national board of directors and vicechair of the Ontario Regional Council of the Canadian Music Centre. His article "Percy Grainger and Louise McDowell" has appeared in The Grainger Society Journal (XIII/I), pp. 17-31. Economics Dr. Witold Jankowski and Dr. B. Moazzami have published their book entitled Northern Ontario at the Crossroads: New Challenges and Realities. It is on sale at the LU Alumni Bookstore for $49.95. Political Science Dr. Laure Paquette has agreed to serve as expert advisor to the Universite du Quebec a Montreal, one of the largest universities in Quebec, in its attempt to develop its research potential and programs on Asia and the Pacific. These initiatives will be built on the Princeton model of mixed private and public sector funding and participation. Paquette's article on "The Republic of China's Strategy in Post-Cold War" has recently appeared in the March 1996 issue ofIssues and Studies, Taiwan's leading journal of political science. Articles published in Issues and Studies are regularly reported in International Political Science Abstracts, the most authoritative and prestigious abstracts in the discipline. Inderjit Nirdosh receives OCUFAAward A professor in Lakehead's Department of Chemical Engineering is among the seven chosen from across the province to receive teaching awards this year from the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations. The OCUFA teaching awards annually honour those academics who have shown exceptional teaching skills as supported by statements from students, colleagues, administration and alumni. Course development, instruction and outreach are all documented in the nomination dossiers. Receiving the 1995 OCUFA Teaching awards are: Murray Bryant, Faculty of Management University of Toronto; Michael Connelly, Department ofCurriculum, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education; Alan Filewod, Department of Drama, U of Guelph; Rosemary Fisher, Faculty of Music, Wilfrid Laurier University; Ron Klingspon, Department of English, Nipissing University; Christine Overall, Department of Philosophy, Queen's University, and lnderjit Nirdosh, Department of Chemical Engineering, Lakehead University. Dr. Nirdosh is the recipient of both the Lakehead University Distinguished Instructor Award and the Lakehead University Distinguished Researcher Award. He was featured in a profile entitled "Dual Winners" in the February, 1996, issue of the Agora. 9 �AROUND CAMPUS WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY by Gisella Scalese Try this Website for finding Journal Articles UnCover http://www.carl.org/uncover Uncover is a multi-disciplinary database and article delivery service containing references to over 4 million journal articles. These 4 million journal articles come from the collections of UnCover contributor libraries in Colorado, California, Wyoming, Hawaii, Iowa and Maryland. Approximately 53 per cent of UnCover's titles are in the area of science, technology and medicine, Social sciences titles make up 33 per cent, with a significant number of business-related titles, and 14 per cent of titles are in the humanities. Individuals can search the contents of the Uncover database to identify journal titles in a subject area. UnCover also provides a document delivery service, however, individuals may wish to check the holdings of Lakehead University Library or use the Library's Interlibrary Loan Service to obtain articles. UnCover also offers an electronic mail alert service called UnCover Reveal. An individual can select a list ofjournals for which they would like to receive tables of contents. When the next issue of any of those journals is entered into the UnCover system, a copy of the table ofcontents is sent to the individual's e-mail address. Tables of contents from up to 50 journals may be received for an annual fee of$20. If you would like more information or require assistance in using the Uncover system, please contact the Information Desk on the Main Floor of The Chancellor Paterson Library (ext. 8302). On their way to Gifu Four students from Lakehead University will spend three months on a social and cultural exchange in Gifu, Japan. They are Tricia McClelland (Business Admin.), Lisa Nicol (Bachelor of Education, J/1 French), Kathleen Plumridge (Bachelor of Education, History), and Meghan Southwell (Bachelor of Arts/Education, Political Science). They left on April 30, for Gifu University in Japan, where they will be staying with host families and attending university studying basic Japanese and learning about the Japanese culture through lectures, class discussions and field trips. Depending on the availability of some professors, the students will also take Japanese arts and crafts lessons. As Canadian ambassadors, these students will be requested on different occasions to make presentations to introduce general topics on Canada and Thunder Bay. This is the sixth year that Lakehead University has had students go to Japan on a three-month social and cultural exchange. LU On May 24, twenty-seven students will arrive in Thunder Bay and from the Gifu University of Education and Languages to live on campus for three months to learn about Canadian culture. RBC Continuing Education is looking for families to host one or two Dominion students for a weekend throughout the summer months in order that these students can experience how a typical Canadian family Securities lives. Those interested are invited to contact Susan Burton at 343-8068. host Seminar on Planned Giving Earlier this month, Lakehead University hosted a seminar on Planned Giving for charitable and not-for-profit agencies in Thunder Bay The seminar, given by Bill O'Hara ofRBC Dominion Securities and Jim Lackner, Wee President of RBC Dominion Securities Financial Services (Insurance Subsidiary), focussed on the many ways that we can benefit from a reduction in income tax while supporting our favorite charity through bequests, life insurance policies, gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts. For more information, contact Vonnie Cheng at 343-8913. 10 Agora, May, 1996 �!44,,nm@M 1995/96 vacation entitlement must be taken before June 30, 1996 for most staff. The vacation year for IUOE, SEIU and USWA employees is calculated by their anniversary date. Quote ofthe Month: The trouble with raising children is that your foot is still on the brake long after they're behind the steering wheel. The 1996 Federal Budget: Implications for the Pension Industry 3. Reduction in Age Limit for RPPs, RRSPs and DPSPs - Effective January 1, 1997 the age limit of 71 for maturing RPPs, RRSPs and DPSPs will be reduced to 69. 4. Deduction for RRSP and RRIF Administration Fees Eliminated - Administrative fees paid outside the plan are no longer deductible. 5. Transfer from DB Plan to RRIF - After 1995, lump sum amounts will be transferable from a defined benefit RRP to a RRIF after age 72. This was previously not allowed after age 71. 6. Limiting relief from withholding tax for non-residents - Currently, non-residents are subject to a 25% withholding· tax rate on pension income from Canada or they can elect to file a Canadian tax return and pay tax at the normal rate. The Budget proposes to limit the extent of tax relief by basing the ordinary tax rate on world wide income. 7. OAS Benefits will be replaced by new Senior's Benefit - The budget proposed to replace the Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIC) by a single tax-free Seniors Benefit beginning in 200 I that will be fully indexed. The age credit for people over 65 and the pension income credit of $1 ,000 will also be eliminated at that time. Source: Benefits and Pension Monitor -April 1996 Finance Minister Paul Martin's Federal Budget of March 6, 1996, though generally thought to be uneventful, does contain some significant implications for pension plans which are worth noting. The following is a round-up of the changes. 1. Contribution Limits - RRSP contributions will be frozen at $ 13,500 through 2004, and are scheduled to increase to $ 14,500 in 2004 and $ 15,500 in 2005, and then will be indexed to the average wage beginning in 2006. - Contributions to defined contribution Registered Pension Plans (RRPs) will be frozen at equivalent levels, increasing to $14,500 in 2003 and $15,500 in 2004, and indexed from 2005. - The DPSP dollar limit remains set at one half of the dollar limit for money purchase pension plans in each year. - The defined benefit annual maximum pension limit of $1 ,722.22 per year of service is frozen until the end of 2004, and will then be indexed from 2005. 2. RRSP Carry Forward Room Increased - Seven-year limit on the carry-forward of unused RRSP room accumulated since 1991 has been eliminated, so that all RRSP room can be carried forward indefinitely. • / ~ ---- --~ I ( , i_ ~ iJ -; Going South on your Summer Vacation? Be sure to pick up a coupon for $4 to $6 savings at Canada's Wonder~and and more at participatmg hotels. ~-~ ~ Canada's WonderlandIt's Bigger, Better, Wilder 'n Wetter this year!! Holiday Schedule 1996: Monday 20 May 1996 Victoria Day Monday l July 1996 Canada Day Monday 5 August 1996 Civic Holiday Monday 2 September 1996 Labour Day Monday 14 October 1996 Thanksgiving Day [I H aNfl NA1 0 a I I Human Resources Telephone 343-8334 _Fax nu_mbe r -34-6-7701 Agora, May 1996 11 �CALENDAR Wall of Fame Induction Dinner June 1, 1996 A dinner will be held on SaturdaY✓ June 1, 1996 at the Victoria Inn. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Athletics Office. For Information call 343-8213. Seniors Day on Campus June 14, 1996 Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health in conjunction with the Office of the Registrar is sponsoring the 5th annual ''Seniors Day on Campus." Each year the University honours its senior students and particularly its senior graduates by giving them the opportunity to share their learning experiences with other who may be interested in being students at Lakehead University. On FridaY✓ June 14, 1996 from 12 noon to 4:30 pm seniors, their professors, students ofgerontologY✓ and dignitaries from the University and community will gather in the Agora. The seniors will have the chance to hear keynote speakers and attend mini--lectures and discussion groups. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. "Artist as Educator, Educator as Artist" Annual Western Lecture by Dr. Roger Clark at The University of Western Ontario July 5, 1996 Brain Gym Science Club Summer Science Camps in Plant Biotechnology and Fungal Biotechnology for students in Grades 6 to 13 during the months ofJuly and August. Cost $400/person (additional child from the family $300). For information contact Dr. Lada Malek, 344-0230 (home) and 343-8709 (work) PUBLIC LECTURE "Forensic Application of DNA Technology" presented by the Centre of Forensic Science Tuesday, May 28, 1996 Braun Building, Room 0017 7:30 pm All welcome For more information, call 343-8372 12 We still need team-mates! Our Lakehead team must have 10 -20 members and each member must raise a minimum of$100 in pledges. For more information or to sign yourself aboard contact Denise Bruley at ext 8372. Agora Agora is published by the lnfonnation Office of the Department of External Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly (except for July and August) to faculty, staff and friends of lakehead University. Director of External Relations: Joy Hirnmelman Publications Officer. Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop 8th Annual Maintenance Choice Golf Tournament June 21, 1996 at2:00pm Centennial Golf Course $35 per person 4-person best ball shot-gun start return to Faculty Lounge after golfing for steak supper and awards The Annual Western Lecture, cosponsored by Lakehead UniversitY✓ Thunder Bay Art Gallery and the Ontario Society for Education Major Sponsor: Versa Food Services through Art (OSEA) will be presented at the Gallery on July 5th For further information.contact: 1996 at 5:00 pm. Dr. Clark has Brian, Don or Wayne at ext. 8920 numerous publications in the field Deadline: June 17, 1996 ofart education, including a book on elementary art education from a Canadian perspective. He is a prominent figure in the field both in C. Trojan Ontario and nationally. Exte rn a l Relatio n s The Agora will not be published in July and August. Deadline for submissions to the June issue: June 12, 1996 Shelter House Corporate Relay June 1-2, 1996 Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: Editor, Agora lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca .. __, 0 O:!! oa tn tn -.. '8'8n ::.::.§ ~ 0_..., "O a'Q.. ~3 '80'8 0 CD m ii! • coCD Agora, May, 1996 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.13 No.5 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on convocation '96, a report from the President, and an article on the Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week at Lakehead University. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996-05 1996 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University COHSW Convocation 1996 Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/4cabd0363467b48444ab895324718179.pdf d61a67d8543765d02f0179846cd21d05 PDF Text Text S EPTEMBER 1998 ~!!- A NEWSLETTER FOR lAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Dr. John Whitfield appointed Vice-President, Research & Development Dr. John Whitfield has taken on a new challenge. Effective September 1, 1998, he will be responsible for the planning, management, and administration of policies and programs related to research and development, and will report to Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert. "The appointment of Dr. Whitfield to this position is an exciting new chapter in Lakehead University's evolvement, " said Gilbert when the announcement was made on July 21, 1998. "Dr. Whitfield's proven dedication to Lakehead University and the city of Thunder Bay as well as his strong sense of community will strengthen existing relationships and develop new ones for mutual benefit." Inside Laurie Hill ...2 Dr. Bill Montelpare ...2 Contribution to Research Awards ...6 Last year Whitfield served as interim president. From 1991-97 he was Lakehead's vice-president (academic). Those reporting to the vice-president (research and development) include Dr. Connie Nelson, dean of graduate studies and research (on matters related to research), Moe Ktytor, director student placement and cooperative education, Rob Zuback, coordinator of alumni services, and Laurie Hill, development officer. Whitfield sees the "wedding" of research and development functions on campus as "a step forward" because it moves Lakehead into the same configuration that governments appear to be expecting: finding matching funds (in the private sector) to support funding from government sources. He cites the federal government's Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) initiative, the provincial government's Ontario Research and Development Challenge Fund, and other initiatives in the recent provincial budget as examples of a fundamental change. Says Whitfield: "It's not the business of going to companies and asking for handouts. It means finding out what their needs are, what we can deliver for them, and how it may be helpful for both of us to work together." From a personal point of view, Whitfield is looking forward to the task. He says he knows Lakehead University, the university system and the community as a whole "quite well." And now he is looking forward to increasing his knowledge and experience of fund raising and friend raising. "Clearly the research side of the university has been, and m~st continue to be, an integral part of the strategic plan. As well, external relations and development have to be part of the plan." -- Frances Harding Student Orientation theme honours Paul Shaffer photo on page 8 �-.;adl•M#+-t-----------------NeN Staffand Farulty Laurie Hill Development Officer It is fitting that Laurie Hill should be raising funds for the Chancellor Paterson Library, since it was her love of books that drew her to Lakehead in the first place. Hill is a graduate of Lakehead's Library Technology diploma program and spent two years working in the Faculty of Education Library while taking courses part-time for a BA. In 1977 she moved to St. Joseph's Hospital and has been working in the health care sector ever since. Most recently she served as director of communications for the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital and before that she was manager of community relations and development at McKellar Hospital. Hill notes the similarities between hospitals and universities saying that hoth are faced with the challenge of continuing to meet their mandates in the face of diminished resources. Nevertheless, she is "thrilled" to be working at Lakehead, especially in the Development Office. She believes passionately in the importance of Lakehead both to the city and the region and says, "It is important we do what we can to keep our University healthy." In addition to co-ordinating the Library's $300,000 Electronic Access Campaign, Laurie Hill will be following up on the $3.2 million Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) campaign to make sure that pledges are paid before March 31 , 1999. This is crucial if Lakehead is to benefi t from the matching funds being made available by the Government of Ontario. Lakehead University, September, 1998 - Page 2 Laurie Hill was born and raised in Thunder Bay and completed a BA in English and sociology at York University in 1975. She is married to Bryan Wyatt, sports director at CKPR Radio, and they have an eleven-year-old daughter, Felicity. Laurie Hill's office is located in the Avila Centre and she can be contacted by telephone at 343-8913 or by e-mail: laurie.hill@lakeheadu.ca Dr. Bill Montelpare Director of Kinesiology Dr. Bill Montelpare doesn't beat around the bush when asked what he wants to accomplish as director of Lakehead's School J of Kinesiology. He L - - - - - = ' - - -- . . J says he wants to make Kinesiology the most respected program on campus and the best one in Canada! Perhaps his confidence comes from having started his career -- and having met his future wife -- right here in Thunder Bay in the late 1970s. Bill and Nancy Montelpare graduated from Lakehead University with Honours Bachelor of Physical Education degrees in 1980. From there Bill went to the University of Ottawa for a MSc in Exercise Physiology and then on to University of Toronto for a PhD in Community Health. For the last 12 years, Bill Montelpare has been teaching at Brock University in St. Catharines where he developed an interdisciplinary program combining biology, community health and administration. The Health Studies program, he laughs, didn't win him friends in the Registrar's Office but it was extremely popular with the students, especially RNs who wanted to pursue a self-directed, parttime course of study on health-related topics as they worked toward a BA. Montelpare sees enormous potential at Lakehead and is pleased to be coming in at a time when a new president has been appointed and, in his words, "the University is in a state of flux." He has a high regard for the faculty and staff in the School of Kinesiology and sees his job as helping them to reach their goals while charting a new direction for the role of Kinesiology in the health sciences. "It really feels like we're coming back home," says Montelpare, "and that is such a wonderful feeling." Bill and Nancy Montelpare have two daughters, Krista, 14, and Erin, 12. Dr. Bill Montelpare's office is located in the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse and he can be contacted by telephone at 3438481 or by e-mail: wmontelp@flash.lakeheadu.ca Coming Up in the Fall issue of the Nor'Wester Magazine A profile on Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Margaret Atwood's Convocation Address to the Class of '98 Nor'Westers Home and Away Schedule 1997-98 Alumni Donor List �-----------------¥WM•■ #¥-1------------------ Staff Appointments During June, July and August and early September employment notices were issued by Human Resources announcing the following appointments: Sandra Walters Senior Technician, Paleo-ONA Laboratory, Anthropology Dr. Ryan Parr Co-Director, Paleo-DNA Laboratory, Anthropology Heath Higgins Software Technician, CTRC Annette Ratz Coordinator.Community Health Nursing in First Nations & Northern Clinical Practice Program, School of Nursing Jayson Gard Women's Volleyball Coach, Athletics Lori Kapush Secretary, Languages and Women's Studies Thomas Pavletic Instructor, Native Access Program for Engineering RenatoPullia Program Coordinator, Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre Jason Eagles Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre Lakehead University will contribute three acres of land between the Avila Centre and Balmoral Street as the location for the new Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre. In June it was announced that FedNor is contributing $71,500 to NOTC to help small and medium-sized businesses embrace technological change through the adoption and use of new and emerging technologies. For more information contact Ray Rivard 343-8128. GreatGrads FutureAlumna Dr. Mary H. Bluechardt Marianne Ariganello A Lakehead graduate, now an associate professor at the University of Regina and program head of the adapted area of concentration in the Faculty of Physical Activity Studies, is the first recipient of a newly established award •· the University of Regina Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Public Services. Dr. Mary H. Bluechardt completed a HBPHE in 1980 and a MSc in 1983 at Lakehead before completing a PhD at the University of Toronto. Her husband Cliff Bluechardt (ForTech'80, HBPE'83, BEd'84) is also a Lakehead graduate. The Alumni Association has chosen an outstanding graduate of St. Ignatius High School in Thunder Bay, to receive the Alumni Entrance Award valued at $5,000. Marianne Ariganello has been on the honour roll since Grade 9 and wants to study Chemical Engineering. Secondary School Liaison Officer, Registrar's Office Charles Tallon Secondary School Liaison Officer, Registrar's Office Adina Franceschina Head Athletic Therapist, Athletics Department GregShalay Chief Operating Engineer, Campus Development Department Holly Laird Secondary School Liaison Officer, Registrar's Office Juanita Lawson Coordinator Counselling Services, Student Services Timo Miettinen Supervisor of Networking and Research, CTRC Heather Brown Secondary School Liaison Officer, Registrar's Office Last year she was one of four students who represented Northwestern Ontario in the Canada-wide Science Fair held in Regina. She says she chose Lakehead because it was highly recommended to her by those who had attended the University. Lakehead University, September, 1998-Page 3 �Mike Blower, Student, LUSU Executive Brent Compeau, Student From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Ella Uremovich, Unionized Staff Becky Hurley, Non-unionized Staff Corinne Fox, Aboriginal Management Council Jackie Dojack, Board of Governors Bill McDermott, Board of Governors Dr. Jim Gellert, Acting Vice-President (Academic) This is the first of what I am sure will be many articles by me in the Agora designed to inform the Lakehead University community. First of all, let me thank those of you who have made my welcome to the University and to Thunder Bay a most sincere and warm one. The pleasant attitudes coupled with the warmth and sincerity have gone a long way to dispel any potential misgivings about accepting the Presidency here. There is much we have to do together, and I get the sense that it will be possible to bring about meaningful change. One of my concerns has been the condition and appearance of the campus. While the deferred maintenance items will require new outside support, we have made strides, thanks to the commitment of our custodial and grounds' staff, to make the campus more presentable. Clean buildings and manicured grounds go a long way to mitigate the impact of the deterioration of the physical plant. For those addicted to nicotine, new cigarette disposal boxes are going up that should alleviate the butts that litter the grounds. Please use them! I will be making every effort to convince Queen's Park that the Council of Ontario Universities' concern about deferred maintenance is particularly acute at Lakehead University, September, 1998 - Page 4 Lakehead. Hopefully, we will see movement on that front in the near future. Perhaps the most critical initiative of this academic year will be the Strategic Plan process and development. It is my intent to ensure that all will have access to the process and the effort is focussed and designed to change the University's direction to position it effectively for the future. The Strategic Planning Committee will have representation from all sectors. I would like to thank all those who allowed themselves to be nominated for the Committee. Those who did not wind up on the Committee should have much to contribute nonetheless, and I ask you to be involved in the overall planning activity. Members of the steering body include: Dr. Fred Gilbert, President (Chair) Dr. Ken Brown, faculty member, Forestry and the Forest Environment Dr. Hope-Arlene Fennell, faculty member, Education Dr. Ali Mirza, faculty member, Engineering Dr. Bill Montelpare, faculty member, Arts and Science Dr. John Whitfield, Vice-President (Research and Development) Grant Walsh, Executive Director, University Services Dr. Bahram Dadgostar, Dean of Business Administration (Faculty Dean) Dr. David Kemp, Acting Dean of Arts and Science (Faculty Dean) Dr. Connie Nelson, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Joy Himmelman, Director of Student Services Kerrie-Lee Clarke, Director of Institutional Analysis Pentti Paularinne, Registrar David Heald, Alumni Association member from Thunder Bay (one seat open for Alumni Association member from the region) Beverley Stefureak, Secretary (nonvoting) These people were selected or appointed to provide a balance of new and established perspectives, youth and experience, as well as gender. It should be a dynamic group. All steps in this complex process will be open, and I will comment on progress in future articles in the Agora. Professor Gerry Phillips, faculty member, Business Administration Dr. Margaret Johnston, faculty member selected by LUFA continued on page 5 �________________ _ _ j _ z - • • - • Z - r -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - From the President's Desk Lakehead University Centre for Analytical Services continued from page 4 Some changes have been made in central administration. Dr. John Whitfield is the new vice-president (research and development). This position will strengthen our relationships with external agencies and help the University further grow its research as well as co-ordinate efforts in fund raising, alumni affairs, and University promotion. Lakehead must be viewed as a valued partner with industry, government, business, and First Nations' interests. There have been a few titular changes to reflect position functions. For example, Kerrie-Lee Clarke is director of institutional analysis and will provide data and analytical input to the decision-making process and will be particularly important in making information available for strategic planning. Joy Himmelman is, again, solely director of student services, a full-time responsibility. Institutional Analysis, International Activities (Dan Pakulak), and Communications (Denise Bruley and Frances Harding) all report directly to the president. Bev Stefureak will function as my executive assistant. It is my hope that these personnel changes will assist the University in conducting its business, create a more efficient and effective working environment and better co-ordinate key functions to position and market Lakehead. I look forward to getting to know you, the University, the City, and the region better. It is my expectation that Lakehead has the ability to become a global player in higher education without losing sight of its Northwestern Ontario roots. Together we must articulate the vision and mandate of this institution and position it for long-term success. The future should be both exciting and productive. I Highlights from the LUCAS Annual General Meeting held September 3, 1998 The Installation ofthe President and Vice-Chancellor of Lakehead University DR. FREDERICK F. GILBERT will take place on Saturday, October 31, 1998 at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Following the Installation Ceremony, the Chancellor welcomes all members ofthe University Community to the Chancellor's Luncheon to be held in the Main Cafeteria at Lakehead University 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. While revenues for 1997-98 were five per cent lower than last year, the long-range forecast shows an increase in gross revenue, and a steady rise in all the intrinsic values this unique partnership of university laboratories and research teams offers the community. These include: - additional funds for the purchase of research equipment, - access to up-to-date facilities by undergraduate and graduate students, - increased research opportunities for faculty, - job creation and training opportunities for students and graduates, - an enhanced image of Lakehead University. This year, two new members joined LUCAS: The Resource Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, directed by Ina Chomyshyn, and LEVTEK. LEVTEK is managed by Peter Levis in association with the Chemical Engineering Department and offers specialized pulp testing to regional pulp and paper operations. Two bursaries supported by the Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre (ATRC) and the Lakehead University Environmental Lab (LUEL) were created this year and to date $46,000 has been contributed in support of student financial aid. Information about these and other projects will be covered in future issues of the Agora. For more information about LUCAS, visit their website: www.lakeheadu.ca/-lucas or contact Allan MacKenzie at 343-8853. Lakehead University. September, 1998- Page 5 �---------------;M■•■fli+ - ------------- ------ New Awards for Research The Senate Research Committee announced in April, 1998, the commencement of annual Contributions to Research Awards recognizing outstanding recent research activity by Lakehead faculty. Up to three awards of $100 each will be given annually. These awards recognize research accomplishments in the previous three-year period, in contrast to the Distinguished Researcher Award that is typically given for accomplishments over long time spans. All faculty members, including sessionals, are eligible for nomination except for members of the Senate Research Committee. Only one person per department or program may be nominated in a given year. For more information refer to the Research Office website or contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. 1998 Contributions to Research Awards Dr. Said Easa Civil Engineering Dr. Said Easa is an outstanding researcher and scholar who, during the last three years, has published 32 articles in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to peer-reviewed books, acted as editor of six books sponsored by national and international engineering societies, published seven articles in professional magazines, and presented 11 papers in technical conferences. Easa has developed a joint graduate program in transportation engineering at the master's level between Lakehead University and Carleton University in Ottawa that is currently under review by the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies (OCGS). In 1993, Easa established a PhD program in transportation between Lakehead University and Egypt where Egyptian students (financed by Egypt) come to Lakehead for two years to conduct their dissertation research, co-supervised by him and an Egyptian faculty member. One student has already graduated (in 1996), and another is currently working at Lakehead. During the past three years, Easa supervised or co-supervised four graduate students at Carleton University and Ain Shams University in Egypt. He has also supervised a NSERC postdoctoral fellow who is the first in the history.of Lakehead University to be tenured in the Faculty of Engineering. Lakehead University, September. 1998 • Page 6 Editor's note: The infomation presented in this article is taken from the recipients' nomination letters. �--------------~--¥MM•M;A¥.-i----------------- Dr. Frederick Holmes English Rick Holmes is a recognized and internationally regarded expert on postmodern British fiction, most notably the work of A.S. Byatt, John Fowles and Martin Amis. His considerable work over the past three years culminates in his most recent publication, The Historical Imagination: Postmodernism and the Treatment of the Past in Contemporary British Fiction. This book published by an important university press is a significant contribution to the considerable contemporary scholarship focussed on the vexed question of the place of history within current literary culture. Holmes' work seeks to find valid and useful methodological frameworks within the shifting and dissolving conceptual categories of postmodernism. Dr. Azim Mallik Biology Azim Maffik is one of the most productive members of the Department of Biology. In the past three years he has had three refereed book chapters published and 19 articles either published or accepted in refereed journals. As well, he has delivered eight invited lectures. Maffik is very active in the international and national research community, both as a collaborator in research and as the organizer of the Second World Congress on Allelopathy which will be held at Lakehead in August, 1999. Mallik is an adjunct professor at the University of Western Ontario and Memorial University for the purpose of supervising graduate students at the PhD level. He has reviewed numerous manuscripts for nine Canadian and international journals and organizations. Photos by Peter Puna Finally, it should be noted that he has supervised four MSc theses at Lakehead and has attracted two postdoctoral fellows. Lakehead University, September, 1998- Page 7 �- - -- - -- - - -- - - - , - i W d l • M # i - 1 -- - - - - - - - - - - - -- --- Nor'Westers Home Games in October October 9-10 Girls Pizza Hut High School Basketball Tournament Friday: 3 pm Sat: 9 am - 7 :30 pm October 17 Zanatta Alumni Games Mens and Womens Basketball October 17 Lakehead Wrestlers vs U of M Dual October 30-31 Lakehead hosts Forest Fire Evacuees It's not unusual for Native communities to find refuge on campus during the forest fire season. But this year, in light of the city strike, residence staff took on the added responsibilty of planning recreational activities for approximately 228 people from Lansdowne House First Nation who spent 11 days at Lakehead University in July. Some of the activities organized by Lakehead staff included swimming, day care services, strawberry and sage picking outings, visits to Kakabeka Falls and Mount McKay, bingos, and movies. Many organizations were involved including VON, Red Cross, St. John's Ambulance, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Versa Campus Services (now called ARAMARK) was expecially cooperative, delivering meals to 15 of the elders who were not able to walk to the main cafeteria. Lakehead Late Show without David Letterman Residence programmer Brent Evans {left) and LUSU VicePresident of Student Issues Michael Lyons (right) met with Paul Shaffer in August when he was inducted into the Victoriaville Walk of Fame. Shaffer will visit the University later this fall for the dedication of a seminar room on the ground floor of the William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts. The room will be named in honour of his mother, Shirley Eleanor Wood Shaffer. Lakehead University, September, 1998 - Page 8 Lakehead Volleyball vs Ottawa 8:30 pm New Book A new book by Professor Emeritus of Sociology Anita Beltran Chen entitled From Sunbelt to Snowbelt: Filipinos in Canada has been published by the Research Centre for Canadian Ethnic Studies, University of Calgary. The book is a collection of Dr. Chen's published articles and conference papers about Filipino Canadians based on her research for the past 20 years or so. Despite the fact that the Philippines has been consistently ranked as one of the top 10 source countries of immigrants to Canada since the 1970s, limited attention has been given to the study of this particular ethnocultural group. In his Foreword to the book, Professor Wsevolod lsajiw of the University of Toronto writes, "... up to now, there has been no major, systematic sociological work in the English language on the Filipinos in Canada and Anita Chen's essays go a long way to fill this gap.... " The book is an important source of reference to those who are interested in ethnicity and multiculturalism in Canada, both within and outside academia. Copies of the book are available at the Alumni Bookstore. �- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1- ¥ W M • M M . i - 1 - - - - -- - - - - -- - -- - - - International Activities Department Expansion Wendy Bons, administrative assistant, and Alex Pasquali, international student advisor, have joined Susan Burton, special project assistant, in the Department of International Activities. They report to Dan Pakulak. Articulation Agreements Signed During the summer, Lakehead signed ~n agreement with Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, and with Belgrade University in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. According to Prof. Crandall Benson, the agreements involve the forestry departments of each institution and will provide the opportunity for faculty and students to become involved in faculty and student exchanges, and in mutually agreeable academic activities. Lakehead, through its articulation agreements with 18 countries, is connected to about 45 universities around the world. Gifu Program Once again Lakehead hosted a successful summer program for Japanese students from Gifu University of Education and Languages, although enrolment was down slightly from last year. This year 28 students were enrolled in the 13-week program and 15 students took part in the 4-week program. Educational Fair Lakehead will once again take part in North America's largest educational fair that has attracted over 22,000 people. It will be held September 22-23, 1998, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Host Families Needed Are you interested in being matched with an International student to participate in a mutually rewarding cultural exchange? For information contact the International Student Office at 343-8958. Staff Welcome Students Staff members from across the University, as well as friends of Lakehead in the community were kept busy during the Labour Day weekend meeting flights and buses, bringing in international students from all over the world. Despite anxieties caused by the shutdown of Air Canada and Northwest, students were in great spirits and positive about their decision to come to Lakehead. The International Activities office is happy to welcome them all and to keep our doors open with help when needed. Honours & Awards Publications Encyclopedia features work by Lakehead Engineering Faculty Dr. V. Rao Puttagunta (Chemical Engineering) has had four papers from his research work on Bitumen Viscosity and Upgrading published in the prestigious Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing and Design which is indispensable to chemical engineers involved with process development and plant design everywhere in the world. The papers were co-authored with Dr. Birbal Singh (Mechanical Engineering) and Dr. Adango Miadonye, Commonwealth Research Fellow. During the summer Miadonye left Lakehead to take up a position as Instructor of Chemical Engineering at University College of Cape Breton in Sydney, N.S. Exhibitions Duluth Art Exhibition features Lakehead Faculty Ann Clarke, Alison Kendall, Roly Martin, Mark Nisenholt and Mavourneen Trainor were among the 14 Thunder Bay artists chosen to exhibit their work at the University of Minnesota Duluth this summer. The show was held from June 6 to August 2 at The Tweed Museum of Art, one of five units of the University's School of Fine Arts. Other Thunder Bay artists included in the "1998 Tweed Contemporary Artists Series" were Damon Dowbak, Pauline Horricks, Catherine Kozyra, Fritz Lehmberg, Lucia Masucci, Joan O'Doherty, Sean Randall, Raimo Saharinen and Roy Thomas. Dan Pakulak accepts an honorary doctorate from Gennadii P. Kutsev, rector of Tyumen University, Siberia. Honorary Doctorate Dan Pakulak, Lakehead's director of International Activities, received an honorary degree this summer from Tyumen State University in western Siberia. Only three honorary degrees have ever been given to "foreigners" and Pakulak is the first North American to receive one. The honour was given to Pakulak for his service to the University which dates back 10 years when Lakehead first established contact. Since that time about 10 students from Tyumen have studied at Lakehead. Pakulak is the author of a book on Siberian Religion which was published in Russia. Civil Engineering Students win National Award Two 1998 civil engineering graduates, Kerri Ruddy and Carl Gibbons, won the second prize at the national undergraduate student presentation competition held at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, in Halifax, June 10-13, 1998. The presentation was based on a project in the final year of their degree program supervised by Dr. Said Easa with assistance from Dr. Vasser Hassan, a postdoctoral fellow at Lakehead. The award includes a cash prize and a certificate, and the abstract of the students' presentation will be published in a future issue of the Canadian Civil Engineer magazine. Lakehead University, September, 1998- Page 9 �--G•M•M ■+-1------------------ First-class Students land NSERC Summer Jobs by Kris Ketonen Thanks to an award program offered by the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), five outstanding students found jobs with Lakehead faculty this summer. They included physics majors Alvin Lau and Allan MacDairmid, geology major Mariah Mailman, and the chemistry department's Andrew Schach and Colin Vitols. "I think the NSERC program is great;' said Schach who along with Lau just completed his second stint as an NSERC award recipient. "It gives students a chance to see what the research field is all about." The five students used their awards for a 12-16 week period this summer while working with professors who also hold NSERC research grants. According to Lakehead's Undergraduate Scholarship/Awards Officer Tracey Marks, students interested in the program usually have to find an NSERC-funded professor who agrees to sponsor them. However, in some cases, it is the professor who will approach a student and suggest that he or she apply. Physics major Alvin Lau was one of five students to receive an NSERC award this summer. He worked with Dr. Werden Keeler on ultrafast optics research. multiphoton excitation laser system, while Colin Vitols was helping Dr. Jeffrey Banks of the Department of Chemistry. said. "I was going to hold off on graduate work for financial reasons, but then I found out that NSERC also offers graduate scholarships." "It's a fantastic experience," says Vitols. "because it allows you to see how things work in an applied setting." Schach echoes the sentiment. "The NSERC experience has been invaluable and it has changed my original goal;' he said, adding that he was interested in becoming a chiropractor, but now wants to continue his education to the Master's level. MacDairmid is also excited about the program."! wanted to do some work in this field. I probably wouldn't have got this particular job without NSERC," he said. Marks says the program helps students to clarify specific areas of interest within their discipline and often provides an opportunity for them to work with graduate students. Once the application has been submitted, the students' summer job prospects are in the hands of a special Lakehead Senate committee which assesses the applicant. Students are usually selected just after Christmas. The program is open to all students who have a minimum B standing, although competition for the five places is stiff and most students selected have an overall A average. This summer Alvin Lau found himself working with Dr. Werden Keeler of the Department of Physics developing a "It's definitely been helpful in making the decision to do graduate work," Vitols Lakehead University. September, 1998 - Page 10 Has it worked? This fall, Alvin Lau is studying medicine at the University of Toronto. NSERC also funds a similar program for employing undergraduate students where the student is placed in an industrial setting with a host company. For a list of approved companies and more information about the Industrial Research Awards Program contact Tracey Marks at 343-8923. Kris Ketonen is one of several Lakehead students taking part in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. �- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - S W d l • M ; W Z - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FarultyAppointments The following appointments were approved by the Board of Governors Executive Committee. The appointments are for three years from July 1, 1998, to June 30, 2001. Visit The "New" Chancellor Paterson Library Dr. A. Gilbert The renovations to The Chancellor Paterson Library have been completed after four years of moving books, desks and staff. The Library is in the process of organizing all collections in their final locations and preparing signage for the Main Floor. Highlighted below are some of the sources and services you will find on each floor: Chair of Chemical Engineering First/Main Floor Dr. K. Fedderson Chair of English Circulation Desk Dr. S. Mansour Reference Desk Chair of Electrical Engineering Reference Collection Dr. S. Tsang Indexes and Abstracts (Print and Electronic) Chair of Mechanical Engineering Online Catalogue Dr. A. Gillies Current Newspapers Chair of Civil Engineering Microforms Dr. B. Lorch Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery Service Chair of Geography Statistics Canada and Census Publications Dr. L. McDougall Second Floor Periodicals Director of Nursing - back issues are on the main part of the floor Dr. P. Mah - the single current issue is in the ucurrent Issues Reading Room" Chair of Mathematics and Statistics Dr. D. West Third Floor Books with call numbers from A to L Chair of Political Science Fourth Floor Books with call numbers from M to Z Professor N. Bonsor Fifth Floor Administrative Offices Chair of Economics Bibliographic Processing Dr.T. Dunk Northern Studies Resource Centre Chair of Sociology Ground Floor Government Publications (CODOC) Storage Collections Dr. I. Newhouse Chair of Kinesiology Tours for Faculty Trivia Question: What did Susan Lister, Bill Bragnalo, Rita Blais, Sandi Covino, Heather Williams, Jim Squier, Tony Gillies, Rhonda Kelly, Rebecca Counts and Leslie Dack have in common in 1987-89? Answer: They were the members of the Board of Directors during Nanabijou Childcare Centre's first year of operation. Find out more about their Anniversary celebration on page 12. If you would like to arrange for a tour of the Library please contact Gisella Scalese, Orientation Librarian, at 343-8147 or gscalese@sky.lakeheadu.ca Library Instruction for Classes The library can help your students make their way through the masses of information available and can also help to acquaint your students with important library resources in their subject area. If you would like to arrange a subjectspecific library instruction session please contact Gisella Scalese, Orientation Librarian, at extension 8147 or gsca/ese@sky.lakeheadu.ca. Watch for future announcements about the Official Opening of the Library Lakehead University, September, 1998- Page 11 �Calendar of Events "Literary Modalities of Praise" Conference Lakehead University October 2-4, 1998 The Department of English is hosting a conference that will engage a critical inquiry into the purposes and paradoxes of praise, not only among literary discourse communities, but also within literary texts and contexts. Constance Rooke of the University of Guelph will give a keynote address at the banquet on Friday night. On Saturday and Sunday, papers will by given by faculty from Canadian universities as well as Cambridge, Cornell, and the University of Minnesota. Lakehead faculty presenting at the conference include Prof.Susan Tiura, Prof. Joan Dolphin, Dr. Kim Fedderson, and Dr. Michael Richardson. The event is being sponsored by Lakehead University, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, and the Valhalla Inn. For information contact Dr. Alice den Otter, Department of English, at 343-8281 . 1998 15, No. 7 SEPTEMBER VOL THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828-5225 Agora is published by the Communications Office and distributed monthly September through June. Publications Officer Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Happy Birthday Nanabijou Denise Bruley October 3, 1998 Administrative Assistant Nanabijou Childcare Centre has been offering peace of mind to faculty, staff and students through licensed, quality, affordable childcare right here on the campus for the past 1O years ... and they want to celebrate! In honour of its 10th anniversary, the Board of Directors and staff at Nanabijou Childcare centre have planned a Birthday Party. All alumni of Nanabijou as well as those who may someday be alumni, are welcome to join us in the Agora on Saturday, October 3, between 1 and 3 p.m. for an afternoon of refreshments, fun and birthday cake followed by a tour of Nanabijou Childcare Centre. As a non-profit organization developed and and administered by parent and community volunteers, the Centre wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone from the Lakehead University and Thunder Bay community who donated the past 10 years worth of time and talent to make Nanabijou Childcare Centre a reality. NEXT SUMMER... Lakehead University will host the Second World Congress on Allelopathy: Critical Analysis and Future Prospects August 9-13, 1999 Betty Hygaard Photography Peter Puna & Staff Printing: LU Print Shop Send us your news. Deadline for submissions for the next issue is October 1, 1998. Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P785E1 For information contact Dr. Azim Mallik at the Department of Biology at 343-8927. Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Allelopathy refers to any process involving secondary metabolites of plant, fungal and microbial origin that influence growth and development of other plants and microbes. Research in allelopathy includes production, accumulation, degradation and function of secondary Fax: (807) 343-8999 metabolites, and their significance in natural and seminatural ecosystems. Biological control of undesirable plants and microbes in agricultural, forestry and ecological systems is part of the objectives. Lakehead University, September, 1998 - Page 12 _, • Tr O J a n '.J ? v e 1 o Pm 2 n t E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.15 No.7 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on Dr. John Whitfield appointed Vice-President, Research & Development, a message from the President, and updates on research. 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 1998-09 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. J. Whitfield Dr. John Whitfield Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/ffd50eecdd1a0ed81b9459484899d0ba.pdf 96d3225ad8804ab3bf86a2a6e189d925 PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada September 1997, Vol. 14, No. 7 ISSN 0828-5225 Faculty, staff and students gathered to "roast and toast" Or. Bob Rosehart at a farewell party held in August. More than 300 people attended including (l-r) Shawna Hickey, Grant Walsh, Pentti Paularinne, Dr. Gary Locker, Dr. Bob Rosehart, Dan Pakulak, Rita Rosehart and Denise Bruley Photo: Peter Puna Farewell Dr. Bob! On a quiet morning in late June, Dr. Robert G. Rosehart announced he would be stepping down midway through his third term as president. "After 27 years at Lake head," he said, "it was time for a change." On September I, 1997, he was appointed president and vice-chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University, just a IO minute walk from the University of Waterloo where he completed all of his post-secondary education. Most people will remember "Dr. Bob" for his friendly, soft-spoken manner and for crystallizing the vision of Lakehead as a northern and regional University. He joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering fresh out of graduate school in I 970. In 1977 he was appointed Dean of University Schools and in 1984, at the age of 40, he was appointed President. resulting in the development of Lakehead's first PhD program and a number of other innovative programs. He also presided over two ambitious fundraising campaigns which raised a total of $32.4 million and allowed the University to add much-needed library, classroom, research, residence, and recreation facilities. At a farewell barbecue held on campus in August, Executive Director of University Services Grant Walsh entertained more than 300 faculty, staff and students who joined him in "roasting and toasting" their president. When the speeches were over, Rosehart said he had enjoyed "every minute" of his time at Lakehead."This University is an institution that has allowed a lot of people a chance to grow," he added. Rosehart said he leaves Lakehead "in fighting trim" During his time at Lakehead, Rosehart guided the and looks forward to working with the next presiUniversity through academic and strategic planning dent as a "southern ally." •· Frances Harding �¥@·4&-f--------------------------- Interim President Appointed Chair of the Board of Governors Maureen Doig, announced on July 18, 1997, that Dr. John Whitfield had agreed to accept the position of Interim President effective September I, 1997. "The Board of Governors has every confidence in Dr. Whitfield's leadership and we look forward to working with him in his new capacity." Dr. James Gellert and Dr. David Kemp have agreed to appointments as Acting VicePresident (Academic) and Acting Dean of Arts and Science respectively, effective September I. -- Lakehead Media Release Staff, Faculty, Alumni and Friends of Lakehead University ~ are invited to attend a ~ Special Evening in honour of Dr. Robert and Mrs. Rita Rosehart October 9, 1997 6 pm at the Valhalla Inn Ballroom Tickets $40/person Tax receiptable donations to the Robert & Rita Rosehart Bursary are gratefully received. RSVP by October 2, 1997 343-8910 2 Jt !Final !%port from 'Dr. $.pse/iart ... It seems strange to 6e writing tfiis 'Jina£ ~port to tfie Jtgora from a new aesk.arul, altfwugfi. I can see trees, tfiere tfoes not seem to 6e a Presituntia£fisliing pond. Jils I Ii.ave said 6efore, I very mucfi enjoyea work.ing witfi. al£ of tfie iruiiviauals at Laf(Jfieaa 'University over tfie past 27 p{us years aru£, altfi.ougfi I am Cook.ing forwartf to a new cfi.affenge (my aesk.is alreatfy very messy}, it is witfi a Cot ofemotion tfi.at I Ceave L{U(Jfieaa 'University. Jls most ofyou k.now, I pfan to stay connectea to tfie 9,./j,rtfi aru£ to 'Ifiuruier 'Bay, aru£ I fwpe tfi.at our patfi.s wi{{ cross again on many occasions. If I can ever assist any ofyou in tfie future, pCease tfo get in toucfi. witfi me arui, ifyou are in tfie 'l(jtcfiener/ 'WaterCoo areas, eitfiergive me a cal£ or tfrop 6y. I can 6e reacfietf at tfie fo«owing num6ers: 'Teupfwne at 'Wi£.fru{ Laurier 'University is (519) 884· 19 70, e;r_t. 2250 'fa;cnum6er is (519) 746-2604. '£-mail atftfress is rrosefi.ar@macfi2.w{u.ca 1lorne teupfwne num6er is (519} 883-0245 I wisfi eacfi. arui every one ofyou, as we{[ as Laf(Jfieaa 'University, a[[ tfie 6est in tfie future. .. 'Dr. 1?,p6ert (j. 'J?..psefi.art Quotes from the Roast & Toast "I have been very proud to be the Chancellor during Dr. Rosehart's term when he has created and sustained a northern University which is quite unique. Apart from his gift as an administrator, I think that Bob's real gift is that he is a "people" person and people respond to him well." -- Chancellor Lois Wilson "Your very capable leadership has brought us through the many challenges remarkably in tact.Your obvious commitment and devotion to Lakehead has instilled in all of its Board members a great sense of pride in being part of this University." -- Maureen Doig, Chair, Board of Governors "Bob's style has been very much the "open door" policy and it has been a real asset to our institution. He has left a great legacy... he set the university in a direction which I believe is the right direction. We are now firmly established as a strong, vibrant, regional University doing what we should do.... "•• Dr. John Whitfield, Interim President "Along with the many accomplishments Dr. Bob has made at the helm of Lakehead, one of the main ones is that he has interwoven Lakehead University into the fabric of both Thunder Bay and the region... Bob in his quiet, gentlemanly ways was always there to urge on a group, a student, a community."-- Mayor David Hamilton Lakehead University, September, 1997 �M W • » & - t -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Dean of Engineering Appointed Dr. Henri Saliba has been appointed Lakehead University's new Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. The announcement was made August 22, 1997, by Maureen Doig, Chair of Lakehead University's Board of Governors. Saliba will be the University's second Dean of Engineering, following the stepping down of Dr. Gary Locker after 21 years. "We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Saliba to the senior administration team and we look forward to working with him in his new capacity," said Doig. Saliba moved to Canada from Lebanon in 1969. He came to Lakehead University in 1986 to take a position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In 1993 he was promoted to the rank of Full Professor, and in 1995 was appointed the Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Saliba holds a BASc, MASc and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ottawa. His research interests include Mechanical Vibrations of Continuous Structures and Design and he has been widely published in his field. He holds memberships in the Professional Engineers of Ontario, the Canadian Society for Mechan ical Engineering (CSME) and Groupement pour I' Avancement de la Mecanique lndustrielle (GAMI). He is a Senior Member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and is also a member of a number of other professional organizations. -- lakehead Media Release Aquabics The pool will be offering a lunchtime aquabics class Tuesdayss and Thursdays, 11 :45 a.m. to 12: 15 p.m. The cost is $20 for IO sessions. Participants must pre-register before September 19, 1997. A minimum of 15 people are needed and the instructor is Anne Parr. Classes begin September 23. To register call 343-8656 or come to the pool office. 3 Faculty Agreement Reached On August 15, 1997, the Board of Governors of Lakehead University and the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA) announced they had ratified a three-year collective agreement which includes a 0% scale increase for the first two years, and a 1.5% increase in the third year of the contract. Faculty will be entitled to performance-based in-service increments and there is an agreement by the Board to establish a commission with LUFA representation during the final year of the contract to study Lakehead University's relative salary position in comparison to those at other Ontario universities. -- lakehead Media Release Looking for Child Care this Fall? Lakehead's Nanabijou Childcare Centre still has full-time and part-time spaces available for pre-school and school-age children (busing available from several local schools). Evening care is also available. For information call Sheila Wilhelm at 343-8369. Balacko elected to COUSA Executive At the June conference of the Confederation of Ontario University Staff Associations and Unions (COUSA) Cheryl Balacko, representing OPEIU Local 96 at Lakehead, was elected to the position of executive secretary. COUSA is composed of 12 employee organizations at Ontario universities with over 5,000 dues-paying members. Inside Canadian Universities Dr. Randle W. Nelsen (Sociology) has edited a new book entitled Inside Canadian Universities: Another Day at the Plant (Kingston: Cedarcreek Publications) in which he has written two chapters "Marking Time in Computopia" and "Reading, Writing and Relationships among the Electronic Zealots." Other contributors include Dr. David A. Nock (Sociology) and Lakehead alumni Susan Heald, Stephannie Roy, and Gordon Bruyere who contributed papers on women's and aboriginal educational experiences. More choices in Atlantic Canada In September 1998 the Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) plans to offer an open learning service that will enable students to earn a degree by combining existing credits with credits earned from universities in Atlantic Canada. The AAU plans to offer a bachelor of general studies as its first degree, and intends to pilot a new degree program each subsequent year during its first five years of operation. The proposal cites the common desire of universities in Atlantic Canada to offer students hig h quality distance education choices, and to make the transfer of university credits as convenient as possible.-Gazette, Memorial University of Newfound/and, July JO, /997 Marc Renaud appointed President of SSHRC Dr. Marc Renaud has been appointed President of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada effective September 2, 1997. Renaud is a professor in the Department of Sociology at the Universite de Montreal. From 1991 to 1997, he was President of the Conseil quebecois de la recherche sociale. He has been Vice-President and Fellow of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research since 1991, and was Director of the Groupe de recherche sur les aspects sociaux de las sante et de la prevention (GRASP) from 1984- I 991. -Media Release Pictures raise dollars for U of M A picture book demonstrating the extent of deterioration to the University of Manitoba's infrastructure (water lines corroding, walls cracking etc.) prompted government officials to come up funding for repairs. As well, they earned the University of Manitoba third prize in the I 997 Quality and Productivity Awards given by the Canadian Associaiton of University Business Officers (CAUBO). -- University Affairs, August-September, 1997 lakehead Universily, September, /997 �14it•i;&-------------------------- -- 4 Following from the recommendations in the Poulter Report (see the Report from the President in the June, 1997, issue of the Agora), there has been some restructuring effective August 18, 1997: An Update from the Interim President Gwen Wojda was appointed Director of Part-Time Studies. This will include \he former Continuing Education and Distance Education units. As well, Wojda will lead the revitalization of our part-time programming and, in doing so, will work closely with the Faculties. Also, Gwen Wojda will Chair the Senate Committee on Continuing Education. Dr. John WhiJfield Welcome Welcome to new and returning students and to all members of the University community. The 1997 fall term is off to an excellent start. Registration went smoothly, orientation and welcoming activities were enjoyed by many, and classes are well underway. Thanks to all who were involved in organizing and delivering these activities. A special note of appreciation to the hard work by the Registrar's Office, Student Services and LUSU. Farewell to Dr. and Mrs. Rosehart Associate Dean of Arts and Science for this period. Athletics has been separated, administratively, from the School of Kinesiology. The Co-ordinator of Athletics, Stu Julius, now reports to the Director of Student Services and Community Relations, Joy Himmelman. This change reflects the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology and the Athletics Advisory Committee. The two units, of course, will continue to work out of the same space and to co-operate on matters of mutual interest. Dan Pakulak has assumed the role of Director of International Activities. This new office will bring a focus to our international activities including international student recruitment. Pakulak has assumed responsibility for international exchanges. As well, he will work closely with Anne Klymenko who continues to provide support for international research efforts, particularly through CIDA and other granting agencies. Both Wojda and Pakulak will report to the Vice-President (Academic). Presidential Scholars Congratulations to Lakehead University's 1997/98 Presidential Scholars. Both of the winners of this prestigious scholarship are women, and both are from Thunder Bay. Typically, Bob Rosehart was at his desk until late in the afternoon even on his final day of work at Lakehead. His energy and enthusiasm will be missed. Our best wishes to Bob and Rita on their move 10 Waterloo and to Bob during his Presidency at Wilfrid Laurier University. There was a full house for the University farewell party for the Roseharts. Grant Walsh did a masterful job of entertaining as Master of Ceremonies. Thanks to all the participants, there was an appropriate balance of roasting and toasting. Everyone is invited to a community event honouring Bob and Rita on October 9. See the notice on page 2 of this issue. Restructuring During the period of my Interim Presidency, Dr. Jim Gellert will be Acting VicePresident (Academic). Dr. David Kemp will continue as Acting Dean of Arts and Science, and Dr. Werden Keeler as Acting Registration went smoothly, orientation and welcoming activities were enjoyed by many, and classes are well underway. IAkehead University, September, /997 �C M • h & -> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The scholarship is valued at $10,000 and is based on academic performance, community service, leadership, and interests. Winners are chosen following an interview. This year's winners are: Christine Chezick, a graduate of Westgate Collegiate & Vocational Institute. She is enrolled in Engineering Technology (Chemical), and she plans to be a Chemical Engineer. In addition to a strong academic background in science and mathematics, Christine's background includes arts and drama. At Westgate, she played in the senior concert band, was captain of the dance team . and participated in the production of several musicals. As well, she was involved in athletics, has done volunteer work, and held a part-time job. Ashley Gillson is enrolled in honours B.Sc. in Biology and Chemistry. The Port Arthur Collegiate Institute (PACI) grad intends to pursue medicine as a career. While at PACI, she was chosen to attend the Model United Nations and was an active member of Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving, the Math. Club, Yearbook and Environmental Club. Ashley was the principal flute player in the PAC] and Hillcrest Senior Concert Bands and sang in the Thunder Bay Symphony Chorus. She worked part-time and was e ngaged in volunteer activities. ees by the Faculty of Business, co-operative education placements, support for international student exchange programs, Avenor employee wellness programs, as well as continuing research and development. Lakehead welcomes this partnership with one of our community's major corporate citizens. 5 "You've Made the Right Choice" Professor Ron Ianni Dr. Ron Ianni, recently retired President of the University of Windsor, died on September 6, 1997 after a lengthy illness. Dr. Ianni was a respected leader and spokesperson for the Ontario university system and served as Chair of the Council of Ontario Universities. Condolences have been sent, on behalf of the University, to Mrs. Ianni and the University of Windsor community. President's Katherine Shedden of the Registrar's Office (right) chats with parents David and Linda Perry about life in Thunder Bay The Perrys are from Waterloo, Ontario. Their daughter Anne, sitting between them, is a first-year Kinesiology student at Lakehead. Barbecue It is a pleasure to welcome Christine and Ashley to Lakehead University. Canada Foundation for Innovation "The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation established by the Government of Canada to strengthen Canadian capability for research." This is a quote from the recent circular from CFI in which proposed programs are described. There is a call for feedback on these proposals. Details are available from the office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Connie Nelson. Avenor Avenor (Thunder Bay) and Lakehead University have signed a Partnership Statement. The initial phase of the partnership will be to develop a relationship in a variety of areas which include leadership development programs for Avenor employ- What would Registration Week be without a hamburger served up by a Celebrity Chef during the annual President's Barbecue? Registrar Pentti Paularinne and Co-ordinator of Counselling Services Ian Cull do the honours. IAkehead University, September, /997 �►@•#&---------------------------- 6 Cross Canada Shannon Tour hits Home The Best Student Chapter in Canada The Lakehead University Student Chapter of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) won the CSCE President's Award for Best Student Chapter in Canada for 1996-97. The award was announced at the CSCE Annual Conference in Sherbrooke on May 29, 1997. The executive committee of the CSCE student chapter for 1996-97 are: Nancy Wojciechowski, president; Sean Mooney, vice president; Jim Chisholm, activities co-ordinator; Mike McLean, treasurer; and Jarron Childs, secretary. "This is the third time the CSCE student chapter at Lakehead won this award since the award was established 15 years ago," says Dr. Said Easa, chair of the Department of Civil Engineering. Dave Shannon has raised more than $400,000 to supporl educational, entrepreneurial and research initiatives for the disabled since his cross Canada tour began last April. The Lakehead University graduate expects to arrive in Victoria. B. C. by the end of October. 29th Algonq uian Conference Help with Publishing The 29th Algonquian Conference will be held at Lakehead University Oc tober 2426, 1997. Papers will be given on topics pertaining to Algonquian peoples, including Ojibwe, Cree, Micmac, Blackfoot, Delaware, and other Algonquian groups in Canada and the United States. Dr. Michael MacLean, a professor of gerontology at McMaster University and adjunct professor to the Department of Social Work at Lakehead, held three workshops on campus last June on the topic of publishing in academic journals. The Conference traditionally deals with art, archaeology, ethnology, history, linguistics, music, literature, philosophy, political studies, religion, and other areas. The proceedings of the Conference are published by the University of Manitoba. Registration fees before October I, 1997 are $40 Canadian ($35 US) for non-students, $25 ($20 US) for students; after October I they are $45 ($40 US) for non-students, $30 ($25 US) for students. A preliminary schedule is now available. For further information contac t John O'Meara (Education) at 343-8054; electronic mail: john.omeara@lakeheadu.ca; World Wide Web s ite: http:// www . Iak eheadu . ca/-A I gCon f97. john.omeara@lakeheadu.ca Currently he is working with IO faculty members, IO graduate students and 12 community researchers and will be back on campus during the week of November 3 for another workshop and individual meetings with people who want them. MacLean has experience as an author, section editor of the Canadian Journal on Aging, and editorial board member of the Canadian Social Work Review. The workshops were organized with the support of the Office of Graduate Studies and Research and NECAH. Michael Maclean can be reached by e-mail: michael.maclean@sympatico.ca "The CSCE executive committee and CSCE Faculty Advisor Dr. Claude Johnson are to be commended for their dedication and hard work." Richard Rebneris, a Lakehead civil engineering graduate, won the first prize in the CSCE 1996 Hydrotechnical Division Undergraduate Student Report Competition for his degree project report entitled, "Rainwater Harvesting for Residential Irrigation." The degree project was supervised by Dr. Urned Panu. Zulfikar Abdul Karim, also a Lakehead civil engineering graduate, won the second prize in the CSCE 1996 Transportation Division Undergraduate Student Report Competition for his degree project entitled, "Filling Vertical Alignment to Road Profile Data." The degree project was supervised by Dr. Said Easa. Both Richard and Zulfikar will receive a Certificate of Merit as well as a one-year free membership in CSCE. The abstracts of their reports will be published in an upcoming issue of the Canadian Civil Engineer magazine. I.Aicehead University, September, 1997 �MW•h&-f---------------------------,n Memoriam Dr. K. J. Charles 7 Profile Dr. Koipillai J. Charles, professor, chainnan and first appointee to the new Department of Economics at Lakehead University, Ontario, passed away in Madras, India, on June 6, 1997. Charles had been appointed in 1966 by Dr. Gordon Rothney, first Dean of Arts and Science at Lakehead University. At the time of his death Dr. Charles had retired and was professor emeritus of economics actively associated with a research institute in his hometown of Madras, India. For over three decades Dr. Charles taught hundreds of students. He recei ved his MA from the prestigious Presidency College, Madras and his PhD from McGill University while on a scholarship in Canada. He later taught at McGill and at the University of Manitoba before joining Lakehead and building up the new Department of Economics. He specialized in development economics but his intellectual curiosity took his research beyond his specialization into political economy. He was the author of several books and research papers including Total Development: Essays Toward and Integration of Marxian and Gandhian Perspectives and The Myth of Inflation. Charles was a prolific essayist and although initially a Keynesian adopted other modes of thinking and writing about Marx, Gandhi and socialist humanism. Like others of his generation of Canadian economists he was a strong advocate of Canadian nationalism and a critic of American global hegemony. A strong voice for public conscience he was a defender of minorities especially Aboriginal people and drew attention to problems of racism infonning his scholarship with an intellectual vigour that was as logical as it was incisive. He worked with the United Nations in New York, organized a CIDA funded program for middle level administrators from Third World countries, and hosted a large number of distinguished economists at Lakehead while upholding the highest standards of scholarship.The death of K.J. Charles removes an eminent economist from the Canadian, Indian and international scene. Charles was predeceased by his wife Anna Charles and is survived by his daughters Gita and Consuela and sons Ashoke and Mohon. -- Dr. Pradip Sarbadhikari, Chair; Department of Political Science Public Lecture Thunder Bay Branch, CIIA INDONESIA TODAY Speaker: David Harries, Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, Indonesia Date: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997 Time: 8 pm Place: Senate Chambers, Room 1001 Everyone Welcome (Admission Free) Co-sponsored by the Lakehead University Department of History Honorary Degrees A Call for Candidates The Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees invites all members of the University community to submit the names of suitable candidates for honorary degrees to be awarded at the spring Convocation in May of 1998. It would be helpful if as much infonnation as possible could be provided about each candidate proposed. All suggestions will be carefully considered by the Committee which will then make its recommendations to Senate. Please send your proposals, as soon as possible, to the attention of Dr Walter Epp, Chair, Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees, c/o Faculty of Education Dr. Mark Gallagher Assistant Professor Department of Physics CB 4031 (ext. 8226) History: Started working at Lakehead University in August, 1995, having spent two years working in the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory of a U.S. Government Research Lab in Washington State called the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Education: Completed his undergraduate degree in Physics at the University of Calgary and a PhD at the University of Alberta in 1990. Completed a Postdoc at Pennsylvania State University before taking a position to work in the field of Environmental Remediation alongside 3,000 other scientists at PNNL. Teaching and Research Interests: Recipient of the only NSERC Equipment grant to be awarded to Lakehead in 1997-98 ($46,988 to purchase the control system for a scanning tunneling microscope) as well as a $25,000 NSERC grant to study "Heteroepitaxy of ultrathin films of metals and metal oxides." Why he chose Lakehead: 'You get the best of both worlds... lt is a small department, but since everyone is focussed in one area of Physics (condensed matter and optical physics) you get to work in a good atmosphere. There is lots of potential." Roots: Born in England, moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta, at age 10 and developed an interest in Physics by way of high school Chemistry. Has enjoyed lifelong interest in soccer which he plays year 'round in Thunder Bay. Happy to be back in Canada with his wife Moira and daughters, Laura, 8, and Sheila, 4. !Akehead Vni~ersity, September, 1997 �l t i i • U § -1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 Women's Wartime Work For the past two years, Professor Pam Wakewich (Women's Studies/Sociology), Dr. Helen Smith (Women's Studies/History) and Dr. Jeanette Lynes (English) have been collaborating on an interdisciplinary research project. They are examining women's wartime work and identities within the broader framework of theoretical questions concerning women, work and social change currently being debated in women's history and feminist historiography. A central component of their research is the collection of original oral histories of women who worked at Canadian Car and Foundry Co. Limited (CanCar), Fort William -- an important site of aircraft manufacture during World War II. In the fall of 1996, a brief article about the project in The Chronicle-Journal generated an overwhelming response from local residents who had been employed themselves, or who knew of women who had been employed at CanCar during the war years. By the fall of 1998 the researchers hope to have collected between 50 and 60 original oral history interviews with the CanCar women. The following exerpt, detailing some of the researchers' early findings, is from a paper accepted for publication in a forthcoming book and accompanying CD ROM entitled A Century Stronger -- Womens History in Canada edited by Dr. Sharon Cook, University of Ottawa, and Kate O'Rourke Provincial Archives of Ontario: "Of particular interest in the prelimi11ary analysis of the first group of i11terviews completed are the early work histories of many of the CanCar women which challenge the common sense presumption that the women who worked in war production were primarily housewives prior to the war, and that war industry work itself was experienced as "non-traditional," or distinctly different from their prewar work. For the many women who migrated from prairie fanns to the Fort William p/a111, as well as local rural women, work with machinery in the plant was not dissimilar in terms of physical demand and skill to the farm work they had grown up with. For 1vomen employed as domestic workers prior Women's parlicipation in aircraft production at Forl William 's CanCar plant began in 1938 with the hiring of a small group of women to sew fabric wings and tails for aircraft (photo,right). Over the next five years, women moved into almost all stages of plant production until, by 1944, they numbered 2, 707 out of a total of 6, 760 employees. to the war, the work ar CanCar was described as preferable because of its higher pay, clearer job expectations and more employee autonomy, and the camaraderie with other workers. While a few of the women expressed relief at returning to a more domestic role after the plants closure, many others indicated that they would have preferred to remain in a similar type of employment at the plant if the opportunity had been available to them. " -- "Womens Wartime Work and Identities: A Case Study of Women Workers at Canadian Car and Foundry Co. Limited, Fort William, Ontario, 1938-1945" This in-depth, interdisciplinary research project has been funded by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Aid to Small Universities Grant through the Lakehead University Centre for Feminist Research. Two papers on this project were presented this summer: one by Helen Smith to the Canadian Historical Association Conference and The Learned Societies Meeting, Memorial University in St. John's, Newfoundland, and another by Jeanette Lynes at the "Voices of the North/ Visions of the North" Conference at the University of Nipissing in North Bay, Ontario. An article derived from these conference papers is forthcoming in the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Journal Papers and Records. Photo Credits: The large photo above dates from 1943-44 and is from the collection of Mrs. Betty Strasko. The smaller one is from the collection of Mrs. Isabelle Spicer (nee Baird). Lakehead University, September, /997 �9 Web Development Office Lakehead's Web Development Office can help you generate high quality and creative web pages in keeping with Lakehead policies and graphics standards. For information contact Lakehead's Web Administrator Carol Otte at ext. 8408. Visiting the UK? Centre for Feminist Research The Centre for Feminist Research at Lakehead University seeks to consolidate, promote, and expand research from a feminist perspective. The objectives of the Centre are: -- to promote and facilitate, within an interdisciplinary context, the various feminist research initiatives which are being undertaken by scholars within the Lakehead University community; -- to work toward securing long-term funding for activities associated with feminist initiatives at Lakehead University; -- to lend long-term structure and continuity to feminist research at Lakehead University; --to provide students from all disciplines with the opportunity to incorporate feminist perspectives into their research; -- to provide a venue for research presentations and dialogue among feminist scholars across disciplines; Membership in the Centre is open to anyone interested in feminist research. The activities of the Centre are organized by a Coordinating Committee selected by the Centre's members. For information contact Dr. Helen Smith, Women Studies Co-ordinator, Department of History 343-8581. Alumni Support During the summer, the President of the Alumni Association Jim Kalyta presented Lakehead University with a cheque for $7,500, It is the first installment toward its three-year pledge of $45,000 to create a LU-OSOTF bursary. If you are visiting Britain or spending a sabbatical there the Academic Relations Unit of the Canadian High Commission in London would like to hear from you. The Academic Relations Unit promotes teaching, research and publication about Canada in the United Kingdom, and academic linkages with the UK. Contact Michael Hellyer, Canadian High Commission, I Grosvenor Square, London, WIX 0AB Telephone: 011 44 171 258 6691 Fax: 011 44 171 258 6474 or E-mail: michael.hellyer@ldn02.x400.gc.ca Help with Public Speaking Thunder Bay Toastmasters has produced two 30-minute videos in collaboration with Shaw Cable which give tips on organizing and delivering a presentation and running an effective business meeting. They will air on Shaw Cable 7 to coincide with the first Toastmasters International District 6 conference October 17-18, 1997, at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. For more information contact Dr. Yves Prevost in the Faculty of Forestry. Prevost has been elected Lieutenant Governor of Education and Training for Toastmasters International of District 6 which includes over 4,500 Toastmasters from Minnesota and Northwestern Ontario. Partnership with Avenor Avenor (Thunder Bay) and Lakehead have entered into an agreement that will see the two organizations renew and strengthen their corporate-to-corporate partnership. The initial phase of the partnership will be to develop a relationship in a variety of areas which will include Avenor employee leadership development, co-operative education participation, cultivation of international student exchange programs, research and development enhancement and Avenor employee wellness programs. Technology Centre Gains Momentum Lakehead University is doing what it can to ensure that small businesses get a foothold in Thunder Bay. The University, in partnership with the private sector, City of Thunder Bay and Confederation College, plans to establish the Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre -- a facility designed to provide a setting for business to create and expand new employment. Project Manager Ray Rivard explains the concept in a preliminary business plan: "Technology Centres are effective and efficient mechanisms for the transfer of technology from the research labs to the private sector, and ultimately the marketplace. Such centres play a vital role in the development, commercialization, and growth of new ventures resulting in job creation and general economic development." His goal is to present a full business plan to Thunder Bay's City Council in October with the hope that a decision on the Centre's location will be made by spring. Embedded in the plan is the idea of having a number of "anchor tenants." These might include the Industrial Research Assistance Program (!RAP), Development Thunder Bay's Sma.11 Business Self Help Office, and Lakehead University's Technology Transfer Office all of which currently offer services to entrepreneurs. Other savings would be achieved by having tenants pool administrative facilities and services such as board rooms, reception areas, computers and fax machines. Initial funding for the planning of the Technology Centre was provided by-Human Resources Development Canada. The Board of Directors currently comprised of Sharon Hacio (Chair), Dr. John Whitfield, Roy Murray, George Fleming, Ken Bruley, Marvin Detweiler and Frank Pullia will be increased to include two representatives from the region and three from the local business community. For further information contact Ray Rivard at 343-8887 or visit him at his office in the Student Placement & Co-operative Education Centre on the second floor of the University Centre. IAkehead University, September, /997 �Alex Pasquali International Student Advisor A well-travelled Lakehead graduate who is fluent in four languages has taken on the job of advising our international students this year. His name is Alex Pasquali and you can find him in a new office beside the LUSU office (in what used to be the Gender Issues Centre). Scouting Out Lakehead You can be sure that when 12,000 scouts visited Thunder Bay to altend the 9th Scouts Canada Jamboree July 12-20, 1997, Lakehead University had its recruitment materials at the ready! In fact, Lakehead had a strong presence on the CJ'97 site at Boulevard Lake thanks to the many staff and faculty from Forestry, Geology, Biology, Geography, Engineering, Languages, Computer Science and Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism who volunteered to staff the University's display and activity area. Scouts who correctly answered a few skill-testing questions such as "What city is Lakehead University in?" and "Name three areas of study that Lakehead University offers" earned a Lakehead University crest and the opportunity to enter their name into a daily draw for prizes. Registrar Pentti Paularinne has been a long-time volunteer with Scouts Canada. He is the regional commissioner for Northwestern Ontario region, Scouts Canada, and served on the CJ'97 special events committee. Life is Simple: Eat, Sleep, Play Golf. Eighteen teams turned out to play a lively "best ball" tournament at the annual Maintenance Choice Golf Tournament in June. After dinner, organizers handed out a variety of prizes including the Maintenance Choice Trophey which went to the team with the lowest score: Al Law, Norm Galloway, Rob Nahachewski and Judy Bates. The department is grateful to all those who donated prizes, the volunteers who organized the event, and the Print Shop for their continued support. Proceeds from the tournament were directed to the Lakehead University Maintenance Choice Bursary Fund. Pasquali has travelled to 61 countries since visiting Italy as a child. Most recently he spent a year supply teaching in London. But he 's also taught in Korea and Costa Rica. His passion for travel is connected to his love of languages and "new ways of thinking." His many experiences abroad, he says, will help him to empathize with the international students at Lakehead who may be unfamiliar with Canadian ways. Banks Support Graduate Busaries The Royal Bank and CIBC, ongoing Lakehead University supporters, established significant endowments through the Ontario Student Trust Fund program which will result in a payout of $4800 in annual graduate student bursaries. These bursaries will first be awarded in January, 1999. (1-r) Marv Detweiler, Manager, Northwestern Business Centre, Royal Bank; Len Scramstad, Area Manager, Royal Bank; Dr. Bob Rosehart; Denise Blair, Account Manager, CIBC; Cameron Nicholson, Manager, CIBC. Lakehead Unfrersity, September, /997 �lti·h&-r--------------------------Library News September news including tours, renovations, hours of operation, new electronic sources, placing materials on reserve, etc. is contained in a news letter edited by Gisella Scalese. Lakehead University Library News is also available on the Library's web page http:/ /www.lakeheadu.ca/-librwww/home.htm1 (click on Library Hours/News). Staff News During the spring and summer months, employment notices were issued by the Human Resource Department announcing the appointments of the following: Michael K. Mcisaac, Counsellor, Native Support Services; Karen Chan, Nurse, Health Services Unit; Kevin G. Maggrah, Technologist, Civil/Mechanical Engineering; Pat Kanary, Residence Facilties Supervisor, Residence and Conference Services; Elsie Stoney, Research Assistant, Faculty of Education; Deneen Dutchak, Shelver, Library; Marsha Porter, Library Technician/Secretary; Alex Pasquali, International Student Advisor; and Sandi Covino, Coordinator, Health Services. In Memoriam Lakehead University extends condolences to the family and friends of two women who passed away at the end of August. Both were employed in Campus Development: Alma Giovanna Petricig passed away on August 18, 1997. Petricig had been employed in Campus Development for I 2 years. She is survived by her husband Luigi, a daughter and a son. If friends desire, donations may be made to the Alma Petricig Memorial Bursary, c/o Lakehead University Development Office. Beverley Ann Rayner passed away at her residence on August 28, 1997. Rayner had been employed in Campus Development part-time for four years and full-time since August, 1996. She is survived by her son Kenny and her mother Beverley Ann Rayner. 11 Kim Trimble awarded NRC's Women in Engineering and Science Award by Linda Wood, Financial Aid Office A first-year electrical engineering student, has been awarded the 1997 National Research Council's Women in Engineering and Science Award. Kim Trimble entered Lakehead University in the summer of 1995, having completed the Native Access Program in Engineering. It is her ambition to work in the information and communication industry. The National Research Council's (NRC) Women in Engineering and Science Program was established over five years ago. This unique program is designed to encourage greater participation of women in the under-represented fields of engineering, science and mathematics. NRC's research portfolio includes expertise in disciplines as diverse as biotechnology, manufacturing, information technology and telecommunications. This year, NRC screened over 100 candidate nominations. Universities across Canada were able to nominate three candidates for this prestigious award. Trimble is one of 26 nationally recognized candidates! Submissions included information on the student's fields of study, public exposure, job training, leadership skills, communication skills, two letters of reference as well as a letter from the student explaining why they wish to be considered for the NRC Women in Engineering and Science Program. During the next three summers, Trimble will become a part-time NRC employee, working with researchers in NRC laboratories. Throughout the tenure of the Women in Engineering and Science Program, Trimble will be partnered with an NRC scientist or engineer who will act as her mentor, providing the guidance and direction necessary for her to define and reach her goals. Trimble says she is elated with her 'good news' and is somewhat overwhelmed with all the opportunities NRC's Women in Engineering and Science Award has opened for her in achieving her academic, research and career goals. Trimble is looking forward to sharing her success with her family and friends. This summer, she was working with Suncor Energy Oil Sands Company in Fort McMurray, Alberta. NOTE: Last year, Neety Panu, who was registered in her first year Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology, was also successful in receiving the NRC's Women in Engineering and Science Award. Panu spent the summer working in an NRC laboratory in Ottawa. John Zanatta Alumni Games October 18, 1997 Information - 343-8213 uikehead UnfrusiJy, September, 1997 �+@•i;&- 12 NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUICIDE PREVENTION Mark your calendar for the following OSOTF DRESS DOWN DAYS October 29-November 1, 1997 Lakehead University is one of four organizations hosting the 8th annual conference of The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention at the Valhalla Inn from October 29 to November 1, 1997. Share Your Views The Agora welcomes letters to the editor. Writers must include their full name with signature, department and/or address. Send your letters to the Information Office, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Rd., Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5El or by E-mail to: fharding@lakeheadu.ca The goals of the conference are: -to increase awareness of the problem of suicide within northern and rural communities and among professional and community groups, Do you have information you would like to see published in the Agora? Listed below are the editor's copy deadlines: -and to increase suicide prevention skills. October '97 Issue: copy deadline:October 7, 1997 A variety of presentations, activities and opportunities for interaction and discussion will take place over the four days. As well as keynote speakers, there will be a presentation of the one-woman play "Path with no Moccasins" written and performed by actor Shirley Cheechoo, and a "Blues for Life" Banquet featuring one of Canada's premier Blues bands -- the Downchild Blues Band. November '97 Issue copy deadline:November 4, 1997 December '97 Issue copy deadline:December 2, 1997 January '98 Issue copy deadline:January 5, 1998 For information contact Ian Cull, Counselling and Career Centre, at ext. 8934. 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Director of Student Services and Community Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Administrative Assistant: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski & Nicole Sutherland Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: April '98 Issue copy deadline: April 6, 1998 CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS Agora September 1997 Share Your News -lo increase knowledge as lo the contributing factors towards suicidal behaviours and problems with bereavement for individuals, families and communities, September 12, 1997 October 10, 1997 December 12, 1997 January 9, 1998 March 13, 1998 April 10, 1998 May 8, 1998 _J Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road ·Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca C. Trojan Community Relations IAlcthead Uni~usily, September, / 997 � 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.14 No.7 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on President Dr. Robert G. Rosehart's retirement, an update from the President, and updates on research. 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 1997-09 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. J. Whitfield Dr. John Whitfield Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/0b57b521d9d06bc5486cf82d333e2f99.pdf 6def5602398f99e310694d4c1e653ed1 PDF Text Text OCTOBER 1998 ANEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Lakehead in Partnership with Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in the Thunder Bay region and enhance the University's academic interests in the health sciences area." Inside Dr. Gillian Siddall ...2 Greg Shalay ... 2 Dr. Michael Stones ... 3 A Writing Life ...6 "Basically, we've set up a mechanism for the transfer of land," said Gilbert. "What we retain is an interest in joint venture opportunities that might occur on that parcel of land, where the two parties would share equally in the opportunities. It is LAKEIIEAD UNIVERSITY something that is mutually """" beneficial ... and I'm looking forward to future Lakehead University and Thunder Bay Regional developments that will link the Regional Hospital Hospital have come to an understanding that will ,with Lakehead in a very productive way." lead to a partnership agreement involving the Ron Saddington, president and CEO of Thunder transfer of 60 acres of land for the purpose of Bay Regional Hospital, thanked Lakehead for its building and operating a new acute care hospital. generosity, noting that the parcel of land is valued The land would be transferred to the Regional Hospital under the terms of a partnership agreement that would see Lakehead University retain an interest in commercial development opportunities that may occur as a result of the hospital's presence. "What we will be able to accomplish is exciting;' said Lakehead University President Fred Gilbert at a joint news conference held on September 30, 1998. "Both parties are pleased that this understanding has been reached as it will benefit health services at approximat~ly $3 million. The understanding, he says, gives Thunder Bay Regional Hospital room to develop a "hospital campus" and the potential of developing a unique set of relationships with the Northern Ontario Medical Program (NOMP), Family Medicine North, Health Sciences North as well as Lakehead University and Confederation College. The partnership agreement must be approved by the Lakehead University Board of Governors and will be on the agenda for its next meeting. -- Frances Harding �New Staffand Farulty Dr. Gillian Siddall Department of English It didn't take long for Or. Gillian Siddall to get involved with the arts community in Thunder Bay. As Lakehead's newlyhired specialist in Canadian literature, she was happy to oblige when asked to introduce author Carol Shields at a University fundraising dinner in September. Both women share an interest in the writings of Susanna Moodie. Born and raised in Dundas, Ont., Siddall completed a PhD at the University of Western Ontario in 1995. For the last seven years she has been teaching at the University of Guelph where she completed a bachelor of arts and a master's degree. Siddall feels good about her move north and is settling in nicely to Thunder Bay. Her course load includes a first-year writing course, a third-year course on Canadian poetry and a half course at the graduate level on Canadian pioneer literature. In addition, she will be teaching two modules of a graduate course entitled Research, Theory, and Professional Skills. One of her goals this year is to publish a book based on her dissertation about Canadian pioneer literature. Another is to conduct research on the history of the Canadian Pacific Hotels and the connection between that corporate entity and the shaping of national identity in Canada. Along the way, she might even have time to pursue her interest in jazz singing. Gillian Siddall was co-founder of the highly successful Guelph Jazz Festival, now celebrating its fifth year. Lakehead University, October. 1998. Page 2 Gillian Siddall's office is located in the Ryan Building, Room 3038, and she can be contacted by telephone at 343-8440 or by e-mail: gil/ian. siddalf@lakeheadu.ca Lost Grads from the Class of '65 Anton Henry Brink Kenneth Cleary Greg Shalay Brent Phillips Coates Chief Operating Engineer Hussein Said David Ronald K. Eger Gordon Harle As Lakehead's chief operating engineer, Greg Shalay has 14 staff reporting to him and is responsible for the Power House which controls the University's heating, cooling and electrical distribution systems. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Shalay is a first class stationary engineer who has spent most of his working life looking after steam plants. Prior to signing on with Lakehead University in July, he spent about 20 years working at the Abitibi mill in Thunder Bay. Shalay's wife Nancy is a part-time student at Lakehead majoring in psychology and they have two daughters, both of whom are interested in travelling. The eldest daughter Andrea is enrolled at The University of Western Ontario but is spending a year studying in England at the International Studies Centre at Herstmonceux Castle. The youngest, Tonya, has an exchange student from Germany staying with her now and is planning to spend the winter term in Karst, Germany. The Shalays live on a farm in Kaministiquia where they look after 23 head of beef cattle, Greg Shalay is also secretary to the Board of Directors of the Kakabeka Credit Union. Greg Shalay's office is in Room 2001 B in the Power House and you can contact him by telephone at 343-8404. Hazel Hebden John Hillier Peter Rooney Hindle Walter Mathew lsotalo Osmo Kankkunen Wallis James Lancaster John Ahlan Lindstrom Graham L. Longmire Dennis Mazurkewich Penny S. McAuley (Grace) Mark G. Morrison Kenneth P. Mucha David William Mutch Robert G. Newstead Ronald Edward Perry Gordon Matt Petersen Joyce Ray Robert Eugene Ruault Maurice W. Salavador John M Shoup Barnett Smith Chari E. Spicer Edward Michael Swiatlowski Donald R. Walduck Next May, Lakehead will celebrate its 35th Convocation. In recognition of this occasion the Nor'Wester Magazine is planning a feature article that will report on all 73 members of the University's first graduating class. Unfortunately, we have lost contact with 30 members of the class whose names are listed above. If you know the postal address, fax, telephone number, or e-mail address of anyone on this list, please contact: Frances Harding telephone: 343-8193 fax: 343-8075 e-mail: frances.hardlng@lakeheadu.ca �Dr. Michael Stones Professor of Psychology and Director of NECAH Serendipity played a part in attracting one of Canada's foremost gerontologists to Lakehead University this fall. When Dr. Michael Stones' resume arrived by fax in the Psychology department without a covering letter, the faculty just assumed he was applying· for a job. Little did they know the Waterloobased professor was simply trying to send his CV to the Sociology department to comply with the requirements of being one of their external examiners! But the more Michael Stones thought about it, the more he liked the idea of moving to Lakehead University to teach in the Department of Psychology and to direct the activities of the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health (NECAH). Born and raised near Nottingham in England, Stones completed a PhD in Psychology at the University of Sheffield. From 1974 to 1994 he taught at Memorial University in Newfoundland where he was co-founder of the Gerontology Centre. In 1994 he moved to the University of Waterloo to work with the Department of Health Studies and Gerontology. Michael Stones sees potential for an expanded gerontology program at Lakehead that would "fill the void" in Ontario and attract undergraduate and graduate students from across the country. He thinks NECAH should be receiving more recognition for its teaching activities and is planning to work with others to formulate a five-year plan. He has already submitted two proposals for funding and is excited about getting a successful aging assessment program on the Internet. Issues surrounding quality of life, aging and happiness have always fascinated Stones, and while he enjoys basic and applied research, you can tell he gets a lot of satisfaction out of helping people. An example is a recent book he coauthored with his wife Lee entitled Sex May be Wasted on the Young. Drawn on more than 100 interviews with people between 40 and 85 years old, the book takes a candid look at the challenges of mid-life and later life sexuality and explains "sexual ageism." Stones has worked as a clinical psychologist in England and has taught at universities in England and Canada. He is senior scientist at the University Institute of Social Gerontology of Quebec in Montreal, and has contributed to more than 100 publications and numerous presentations on gerontology. Dr. Michael Stones has an office at Health Sciences North, telephone 343-2127, and in the Olga Merz School of Nursing Building, telephone 343-8994. You can reach him by e -mail: mstones@sky.lakeheadu.ca Campus Development Update by Grant Walsh, Executive Director, University Services During the past summer, Campus Development undertook a number of improvements and repairs to our facilities which may be of interest to the University community. Major Capital Works Chancellor Paterson Library The final phase of renovations to the Library saw the completion of the main floor and the reorganization of various services and collections. This speciallyfunded project has enabled us to modernize and upgrade library facilities, as well as to address serious problems of air quality and accessibility. If you haven't yet done so, you are encouraged to have a look at the new first floor as it is quite impressive. Kinesiology Project Kinesiology renovations at the C. J . Sanders Fieldhouse involved the creation of a new lab space with the installation of an upper floor within the auxiliary gym. The new lab facilities will accommodate adapted learning and motor learning studies, as well as multiuse purposes. The lower area now constitutes a renovated weight room/ fitness facility. This project also involved improvements in accessibility to the building, change room repairs and air quality upgrades. Other Repair and Renewal Projects We also completed a number of smaller projects around campus, including elevator safety upgrades, structural repairs to the lake side patio and rigging repairs to the theatre in the Bora Laskin Building. This fall, we will complete repairs to the president's balcony as the deteriorated brickwork has become a safety concern . In addition, an upgraded fish counter system will be installed in Lake Tamblyn in early November. Lakehead University, October. 1998-Page 3 �- 4 · • · • · i -t---- -- - - - - - -- - - -- - - From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert As can be seen in another article in this issue of the Agora, Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital have reached agreement on the terms of reference for the transferral of 60 acres of land to the hospital. The agreement is designed to maintain the University's interest in any developments on the site which go beyond the hospital and its accepted ancillary activities. I am pleased that we have been able to complete this important agreement as it will have many mutual benefits for the hospital, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. Coincident with the start of the strategic planning process were data on Lakehead's 1998-99 enrolment figures. The "shortfall" of some 200 students from the budget model used for this fiscal year means a decline in revenue from projections of about $700,000. Needless to say, this will impact our ability to reduce the deficit and eliminate the debt burden caused by the early retirement program. In order to deal with the situation, I have, after consultation with the Administrative Executive Committee, initiated a position hold and review procedure. Unlike a freeze, the hold and review procedure will allow positions to be filled based on a prioritized needs analysis. It will be contingent on deans and directors to make the case to fill vacancies, and I will expect the viceLakehead University, October. 1998 - Page 4 president (academic) and the administrative directors, in consultation with their units, to be responsible for the prioritization process. While the Strategic Plan should establish criteria for position review, circumstances do not allow us to wait for that outcome. Indeed, it should not be expected that business of the University will halt pending completion of the Plan. We must continue to progress and make decisions in the best interests of Lakehead. The budget preparation for the 19992000 fiscal year will require the development of 95% budget scenarios for each budget unit. Although it could be useful, we cannot countenance a zero-base budget exercise at this time. Instead, consecutive budget cycles utilizing such an approach allow incremental decisions that can accumulate over time to provide for significant reallocation. Units will have to make critical decisions on how to meet a 5% reduction but will have the opportunity to make the case for enhancement beyond the 95% base by providing 98%, 100% and 103% budget scenarios. This process will provide a mechanism for reallocation to fund critical areas of the institution. The Senate Budget Committee will provide important recommendations related to university priorities and should have the preliminary output from the strategic planning process to help in providing criteria for assessment. Assessment (accountability) is also a subject I want to address in this issue of the Agora. Staff will have noticed that performance is being reviewed this fall. It is my expectation that performance reviews will occur annually and in such a way as to not only evaluate performance but also to provide a mechanism for discussion of performance and expectations as well as, where necessary, constructive assistance to enhance performance. Therefore, faculty and administrators will be expected to undertake serious annual reporting and review procedures. Just as I expect my performance to be assessed annually, I expect others' to be as well. If we are to develop a sound, responsible merit-based system of recognition for performance, it is important that these reviews be substantive and meaningful. If we are accountable as individuals, it goes a long way to making the University overall accountable. My Installation (Inaug uration) as Lakehead's fifth president will occur at the end of the month. Of course, all members of the University community are invited, but if you are unable to attend, and would like to read my address, it will be reported in this space in the November issue. I would welcome your response and feedback to what I have to say or your perceptions of my administration as its direction becomes apparent. Either send me a memorandum or e-mail me with your thoughts or ideas, and I will respond directly or in future articles of the Agora. Finally, my congratulations to the student volunteers who participated in the Shinerama Campaign. Over 200 of you collected $7,139 for Cystic Fibrosis research and treatment and showed the broader commitment of the University to respond to community needs. My sincere thanks for your excellent efforts. ■ Dr. Gilbert's e-mail address: fred.gilbert @lakeheadu.ca �-----------------.z•••■,■z-f------------------ Honorary Degrees A Call for Candidates The Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees invites all members of the University community to submit the names of suitable candidates for honorary degrees to be awarded at the spring Convocation in May of 1999. It would be helpful if as much information as possible could be provided about each candidate proposed. All suggestions will be carefully considered by the Committee which will then make its recommendations to Senate. Please send your proposals, as soon as possible, to the attention of Dr. David Twynam, Chair, Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees, c/o Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism. Bursaries/or Metis Students The Melis Nation of Ontario has donated $100,000 to Lakehead University to create an endowment that will fund bursaries for full-time Metis students. The money will be matched by the Ontario government under the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF). This year $6,000 is slated for distribution and next year $12,000 will be given out. For more information contact the Financial Aid Office. New Farulty and Staff During September and early October employment notices were issued by Human Resources announcing the following appointments: Diane Dixon Administrative Assistant, Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment Peter Smith Technologist, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism Gary McDonald Caretaker, Campus Development Department "Wear a Smile for UNICEF" by Ellen Liman, Thunder Bay UNICEF Coordinator If you're looking for UNICEF volunteers in Thunder Bay, Lakehead University is a great place to start. With the energetic support of students and faculty, Thunder Bay UNICEF has launched a yearly community event called "Wear a Smile for UNICEF." UNICEF isn't asking people to fund raise, wear a "peal-and-stick" label, or "dress down." Instead it's challenging every citizen in Thunder Bay to put one loonie in a UNICEF box. People will know by the smile on friends' faces that they're helping UNICEF help children. Dr. Frederick Gilbert has kindly agreed to be honorary co-chair of the October UNICEF campaign. His suggestion to ask Mayor Ken Boschoff to join him as cochair was an inspired one, and will make for an even stronger city event that may establish a closer link between the city and University. For the second year University students in residence will hold a "penny war" for UNICEF. This challenge between residences to raise the most pennies is a popular event, and last year raised $640 for UNICEF. Students "went the extra mile," even rolling and counting mounds of coins, a gesture much appreciated by local UNICEF penny rollers! Residence programmer Brent Evans says students hope to exceed last year's total. Mike Lyons, vice-president of student issues at LUSU, has another unusual UNICEFfundraiser planned. For a $10 ticket Lakehead students will be able to join a GRUB crawl to local restaurants to sample finger foods. A bus will take participants on this eartery tour, and large size UNICEF "People boxes" will be worn by more adventurous riders! Third-year kinesiology students from basketball coach Lou Pero's sports administration class will plan and run a UNICEF Play Day for Thunder Bay Children, to be held October 17 at Hillcrest Park. The Lakehead students will be leading children in "shirtball" games, using balls made from rolled up shirts. Pray for sunshine! UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, has worked for over 50 years to improve the lives of the world's children. The only UN agency devoted solely to children, UNICEF is entirely dependent on voluntary donations. UNICEF is focusing this year on the problem of child labour. To learn more about the work of UNICEF, please consider two publications -- The State of the World's Children, and The Progress of Nations, which were recently donated by Thunder Bay UNICEF to the Chancellor Paterson Library. Lakehead University, October, 1998 -Page 5 �- - -- - - - - -- - - - - - , - ; • • • - • ; -r - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - Library Renovations Long Overdue In the early 1990s, it was recognized that The Chancellor Paterson Library building was in dire need of repairs and upgrading in order to meet current safety standards. In addressing these safety issues, it became apparent that other concerns such as asbestos removal, and mechanical and electrical upgrading would also have to be addressed. In 1993, after much lobbying efforts by the Library and the University administration, Lakehead University received a jobsOntario capital grant from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities totalling $1.3 million. Visit The "New" Chancellor Paterson Library by Gisella Scalese This funding was for the removal of asbestos and renovation to the ground, fourth and fifth floors. In 1996, the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training provided $2.8 million to fund the completion of the asbestos removal and renovation. The upgrades to the building allowed for the Library to analyse its usage of space and more effectively reallocate its collections and services. The reference desk has been relocated to a more central position on the main floor. Since the move, staff have noticed an increase io the number of questions being asked by Library users. Changes to the main entrance include improved stairs and ramps. The new doors allow for improved accessibility to the building. �------------------,--ZMM•■#Z------------------The circulation desk has been redesigned to provide faster and more efficient service. _l P-"" ---~- - - -- - ; ; ; : : - --- --.,,.,..- "/ Stand alone workstations are available to accomodate the various non-networked electronic resources held by the Library. Through the Library's new ERL server, students can access periodical indexes and abstracts on many different topics. Searching is made easier with more efficient computers and user-friendly search software. New books and current issues of newspapers are now located on the main floor along with large tables to accomodate their use. Lakehead University,October, 1998- Page 7 �The Serials Crunch The Ongoing Struggle to Maintain our Library Collection by Anne Deighton, Chief Librarian A flat-lined acquisitions budget and the vanishing purchasing power of an anemic Canadian dollar is creating a crisis for The Chancellor Paterson Library. The most critical victim of this struggle is our current subscriptions. The following are the cold hard facts of our current reality: •• The annual books and periodicals budget has not seen an increase in five years; Political Science Student Wins International Letter Writing Competititon Tami Saj is $1000 richer thanks to a suggestion by Learning Assistance Centre Coordinator Geraldine White. During the summer, White suggested that the second-year student enter the Garaventa AccessABILITY international letter writing competition, designed to help promote better understanding of the many challenges students with mobility-related disabilities must face and overcome. Saj placed third in the post secondary category and for her efforts earned a $1 ,000 (U.S.) scholarship. Saj has lived with a disability all her life. Born with spina bifida, she began using a wheelchair at 16. Now 24, Saj wrote that she does not make her disability an issue in anything she does. "I believe this helps people feel free to relate to me on a person to person basis ... it is a more open approach to disability issues." •..1 have discovered that I, myself, am the key to my successes and failures in life, not my disability ... it is simply the only life I've got, for better or worse, so I might as well make the most of it.... "This essay is not just words - I have lived according to this philosophy all my life. It has helped me in many areas of life. It has made me a stronger, happier, successful person. I represented Canada twice at the Paralympics in swimming (for which I am now in the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame), I am currently a university student looking to become a constitutional lawyer, I am very active in my volunteer commitments, and I am politically involved. And I am looking forward to a happy, healthy and successful future!" This fall, Saj transfered to the University of Victoria where she plans to study law after finishing an undergraduate degree. Congratulations Tami! Lakehead University, October. 1998 • Page 8 -- The annual price increase of journal subscriptions has been in double digits for the past 10 years; -- Roughly 80% of our journal purchases are billed in U.S. dollars; •• Since 1989 we have cancelled approximately 900 journal titles; -- In May of 1998 the serials vendors were projecting an 8% increase in journal costs for the 1999 subscription year; •• By September the projected price increase had escalated to a staggering 17.5% (due largely to the fall of the Canadian dollar); •• The Library is in the unfortunate position of having to identify more journal titles to discontinue. Do not despair. There are other options. The Library is actively exploring options other than our current ownership approach to providing journal articles. We are investigating several document delivery alternatives. Document delivery will provide quick access to journal articles from journals we have had to cancel as well as from journals we have never subscribed to in the past. This approach marks a shift in the collection development practice from the "just in case" purchase of published journal titles to the "just in time" buying of specific articles. Document delivery coupled with a table of contents service should help in meeting the Library's responsibility to be an information provider to its faculty and students. It is hoped that a document delivery provider and the necessary funding will be in place by the end of the year. Stay tuned for further details. �-------------------¥¥«•-•4 - - L - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - History Professor Awarded "Canada in the World" Grant Dr. Ron Harpelle . has received a grant under a joint initiative of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSH RC) established in June, 1998. no regional account which fully appreciates the scope and significance of the West Indian diaspora in Middle America. As a social historian, Harpelle is interested in the way communities adapted and how individuals "navigated" their way in the environments of larger, often hostile Hispanic communities. He explores the ways in which culture, language and skin colour figured prominently in the West Indian immigrant's processes of adaptation and integration. Harpelle has written several papers and articles on his research and has a manuscript which is being considered by McGill-Queen's University Press. The Canada in the World Grants are designed to support young Canadian researchers study emerging issues that will determine the future of relations between Canada and the nations of Asia and Latin America. With the assistance of a SSHRC grant received in March, 1998, he will publish a monograph entitled The West Indian Experience in Central America. In the future he hopes to examine the experiences of West Indian Immigrants in Canada. The award, which could be as high as $27,000 over a three-year period, will enable Harpelle to continue his research on Central American West Indian communities in Belize , Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. The "Canada in the World" Grants program recognizes the challenge Canada faces in a globalized world and the increasing degree to which domestic social and economic policies are shaped by international forces. He'll also be creating a website in order to help establish a network of contacts among researchers interested in this subject. Harpelle's work focuses on the migration of English-speaking West Indians along the Atlantic coast of Middle America between 1850 and 1950 when approximately 500,000 British West Indians went to Middle America and Panama in search of jobs and economic security. During the course of this long migration, the English-speaking West Indian immigrants established vibrant AfroHispanic communities along the Atlantic coast of Middle America. Although studies have been conducted primarily on Panama and Costa Rica, there is as yet, The program is aimed at "new" scholars and post-doctoral fellows supported by SSHRC. "The evolving world is no longer divided into 'North' and 'South'," said IDRC President Maureen O'Neil. "The problems that affect the South touch us as well, and we need to develop a better understanding of all the factors impacting on Canada's relations with Asian and Latin American countries. Canada can anticipate future directions only if we nurture and consolidate Canadian research capacity in this area." For more information visit the SSHRC website: www.sshrc.ca This article was prepared with the help of Tim Mignau// who worked with the Office of Communications in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. Planning a Trip to Cuba? Two universities in Cuba, which have an agreement with Lakehead University, would appreciate papers and presentations by Lakehead University faculty. If you are planning to take advantage of the weekly direct flights running between Thunder Bay and Cuba starting December 17, and would like to make contact with faculty and students at the Universidad de Matanzas and the lnstituto Superior Pedagogico, contact Dr. Ron Harpelle at 343-8691. Photography Workshop with Freeman Patterson Thunder Bay's Circles of Confusion Photography Club is offering a photographic and visual design workshop with the world-renowned photographer Freeman Patterson on Sunday, November 22, 1998 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Lecture Theatre. Lunch & coffee included. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door and can be purchased at Primary Foto Source, telephone 3457041. Canadian Institute for International Affairs Public Lecture \ Dr. Laure Paquette Assistant Professor of Political Science, Lakehead University, will speak on Nato Expansion in Central Europe Monday, October 19, 1998 8p.m. Senate Chambers, Room UC- 1001 Everyone Welcome. Admission Free Lakehead University, October, 1998-Page 9 �A Writing Life Dinner and Conversation with Carol Shields by Jolene Davis, MA'98 A worthy cause was at the heart of a successful fundraiser hosted by the Lakehead University Women's Studies Program in September. According to Dr. Helen Smith, who organized the event, the money raised from this event will go toward undergraduate scholarships in Women's Studies and library acquisitions of books and journals. Approximately 240 people attended the evening to hear Canadian author Carol Shields. Who better to encourage female students to pursue public voices than the Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg and the award-winning author of numerous novels, plays and short stories? Shields is also the recipient of several honorary doctorates while her awards include the Canadian Authors' Association Award for fiction, the Marion Engel Award, the Governor General's Award for fiction, and the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Or. Gilbert, president of Lakehed University, officially welcomed Carol Shields on behalf of the University and Thunder Bay communities. Then Dr. Gillian Siddall of the Department of English introduced Carol Shields as an author whose work has made a "powerful contribution to developing the female literary tradition in Canada, ... [i lluminating] the experiences of Canadian women that are often left in the blank spaces of our history and our national identity." With a specific interest in the female literary tradition, Shields believes fiction is an "act of redemption" and she is personally interested in "writing away the invisibility of female lives." Shields spoke of women's writing, women readers, and her experience as an author. She shared her observation Lakehead University, October, 1998 - Page 10 Carol Shields is flanked by two professors at the centre of the Women's Studies program at Lakehead -- Professor Pam Wakewich, the past coordinator (right) and Dr. Helen Smith, the current coordinator. that female authors differ from male authors in two main areas of writing: they are much more likely to use a personal tone in their writing and they frequently choose the interactions between people as their subject matter. She feels that women writers naturally write about the sorts of things that women readers wish to hear -- the daily lives of "ordinary people," especially other women. Women authors connect with women through writing of the "texture of their lives." As an author, Shields is interested in the current state of Canadian literature. She describes the field as "never healthier." As for women's writing, she feels that it is especially popular just now because it gives readers a "fresh outlook" and is "more aware of itself ... less in danger of its substance falling off the edge." Of her own work, Shields believes that "human beings are mysterious and complicated" and her duty as a writer is "not to solve their problems" but to add to the sum of human understanding about our complicated search through life. "A Writing Life -- Dinner and Conversation with Carol Shields" was sponsored by Women's Studies, the Dean of Arts and Science, and the Valhalla Inn. Special thanks go to Women's Studies graduate students, Lakehead University Alumni Bookstore, the Northern Women's Bookstore , Mavourneen Trainor-Bruzzese (Visual Arts), Laurie Hill and Cathy Trojan (Development Office), Denise Bruley (Communications), Lori Kapush (Secretarial), Peter Puna, Gail Zanette and Lily Ciddio (Graphics), LU Print Shop, and Danny Johnson on piano. �Scholarship Dr. Seimer Tsang (Mechanical Engineering) presented a paper entiled "Thermal Management of the Electric Ford F-100 Truck" at the Biennial Conference of the Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineering, CSME Forum 1998, in the Thermal Systems and Applications II Session on Friday, May 22, 1998, at Ryerson Polytechnic University, Toronto. Last November, Professor Joan Dolphin (English) presented a paper in Paris on Michael Ondaatje entitled "The Use and Abuse of Myth in Michael Ondaatje's In the Skin of a Lion." The Conference was organized by the Institute du Monde Anglophone of the Sorbonne and sponsored by the French Centre d'Etudes Canadiennes. The theme of the conference was the work of Canadian author Michael Ondaatje, and participants came from France, England, Germany, Italy and North America. Three Lakehead faculty gave presentations at the Crossroads in Cultural Studies Conference in Tampere, Finland, June 28-July 1, 1998. Dr. Doug Rabb (Philosophy) presented a paper together with Professor Dennis McPherson, (Indigenous Learning), entitled "Native Philosophy: Western or Indigenous Construct?" and Dr. Patricia Vervoort (Visual Arts) presented a paper entitled "Aesthetic Warriors: The Battle for Identity." Dr. Raija Warkentin (Anthropology) organized a session entitled "Immigrants from Eastern Europe in the Western Countries" and presented her paper "Russian Immigrant Women In Finland." In their coverage of the conference, the Finnish National radio chose her project to be the subject of a discussion which was broadcasted nationwide in the "Suomi Tanaan" (Finland Today) morning program. Dr. Terry L. Hill (Sociology), coordinator of the undergraduate minor program in Gerontology, NECAH, presented a workshop entitled "Training Support Group Leaders and Community Development" at the 8th Annual conference of Bereavement Ontario Network, Geneva Park Conference Centre, Orillia, Ontario, October 7-9, 1998. Hill is the founder and current facilitator of the Panic and Anxiety Support Group in Thunder Bay, and continues to offer seminars and consultations in the areas of grief, bereavement, community development, and the sociology of the body. Dr. Medhat Rahim (Education) presented a session entitled "Some Cultural Contributions of Babylonian Mathematics and Social Sciences to the Civilization of Humankind" at the International Conference on Mathematics Education, History of Mathematics and Cultural History of Mathematics Informatics, in Beijing, China, April 26-30, 1998. The educational management and leadership publications of Dr. Douglas Thom (Education) are now being distributed in over a dozen countries. In 1997 to 1998 information about his TELC and TLCC leadership models was disseminated to East African universities. This information included the "Thom Theorem" and four corollaries based on his book Leadership Worldwide: The Christian Conscience Factor (Hong Kong Council for Educational Administration, 1996), as well as Thom's Christian Leadership Resolution. Throughout his 25-year career in education, Douglas Thom has served at the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Hong Kong and has supervised many graduate dissertations. Visit the Lakehead University website for more information on faculty research www.lakeheadu.ca The Northern Social Work Collection Three books sponsored by the Lakehead University Centre for Northern Studies in collaboration with the Department of Social Work are being used in course curricula at Lakehead and in other programs at universities across Canada. The series is unique in offering topics relevant to Northern social work and has provided an opportunity for Lakehead faculty, students and community social workers to write and to co-author chapters representing social work practice in the north. The three books are Northern Social Work Practice edited by Keith Brownlee and Roger Delaney; Issues in Northern Social Work edited by Roger Delaney, Keith Brownlee and M. Kim Zapf, and Strategies for Northern Social Work edited by Keith Brownlee, Roger Delaney and John A.Graham. Forthcoming volumes will include Northern Social Work Practice with the Elderly and Northen Social Work Practice with Northern and Rural Communities and Organizations. Lakehead University, October, 1998-Page 11 �Calendar of Events Department of Music Lumina Concert Series 1998-99 Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall in the William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts at 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Subscriptions and tickets are available from the Department of Music. Complimentary parking. For information call 343-8787 1998 VoL. 15, No. 8 O CTOBER T HUNOER B AY, ONTARIO, C ANADA ISSN 0828·5225 October 20 John Goulart, Guitar November 8 Agora is published by the Communications Office and distributed monthly September through June. Joseph Tang, Piano (Ontario Young Artist Competition Winner) Publications Officer Frances Harding Note: 2 p.m. November 24 Communications/Special Events Officer: Krystyna Tucka, Piano Denise Bruley (Eckhardt-Gramatte National Music Competition Winner) Photography Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Nor'Westers' Home Games LU Print Shop October 17 Zanatta Alumni Games Women's Basketball: 6:30 p. m. Men's Basketball: 8:30 p.m. Women's Volleyball: 4 :30 p.m.October 30-31 Women's Volleyball Lakehead vs Ottawa at 8:30 pm Send us your news. October 30-November 1 Deadline for submissions for the next issue is November 1, 1998. Saxon Super Eight Women's Basketball Editor, Agora Friday & Sat: Noon, 2 p.m. , 4 p.m., 6 p.m. Lakehead University Sunday: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. 955 Oliver Road November 6-7 Thunder Bay, ON Pizza Hut Tourney P7B5E1 Men's Basketball: Friday 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Women's Basketball: Saturday at 6 p.m. Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Help Beat Lung Disease Give Generously to the Christmas Seal Campaign Because ... When You Can't Breathe, Nothing Else Matters. Lakehead University, October, 1998 - Page 12 C. Tr o j a n ;;e velopme nt � 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.15 No.8 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on Lakehead partnering with Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, a message from the President, and an update on the Chancellor Paterson Library. 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 1998-10 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Chancellor Paterson Library Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message Thunder Bay Regional Hospital