1237 10 13654 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/34b5956abbbdc76e39dcbbedefbbb639.pdf 2a32d86de646587655d9162a8a021878 PDF Text Text Inside: University employees do it! ... .... ....... .....2 ,. L -'etrone awarded Order of Ontario ........... .. ... 3 Student Forum . . . . . . . . 10 Research .. . . .. Blue Pages Born before 1945 ?.......11 Lakehead '.".."' University _AgOrl\ THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL. 9. NO.3 APRIL 1992 WHAT'S HAPPENING ON CAMPUS? Just about everything Depending on the day, you might catch Chancellor Lois Wilson being fitted by Norm Galloway for the Convocation chair, roll in the snow with the Finnish exchange students after a nice sauna (they could not, however, talk campus visitor Arthur Black into it), join the crowd in the Agora to hear Ed Broadbent talk about human rights or admire the beautiful Krista Margaret, daughter of Nancy and Frank Luckai, School of Forestry. As one student put it, "we may be small and far north but this is one great campus!" �1992, the results of the voluntary program were announced to the university campus. The program had achieved its desired objective with approximately 65% of the faculty and _) 80% of the support staff voluntarily participating. Management (including the President with a pay freeze) all participated in the program. This approach is not easy but at this stage of our budget deliberations, we can say we are not looking at layoffs and we will be able to retain our current service levels for next year. This program worked at Lakehead due to a lot of hard work on the part of our employees and their leadership. The result is a true commitment to the future development of the institution. Very special thanks to every member of the Labour Management Team: Bob Rosehart has been in some tough budget meetings the last two months but he learned LUFA I & LUFA J1 ~John Griffith the hard way that "BIG Brother Don" is watching his (and the entire University's) utility OPEIU - Norma Gibson bill through the fancy new computers. At the "Po-wcr walk" news conference to announce IUOE - Bill Hepditch big savings in the utliity area, tDon Andrews, Operations Manager, was giving the Frank Presenger President a wee computer lesson when he proudly announced, "Perfect, you just turned off SElU - Jack Drewes the heat in your office!" Schedule 1- John Bonofiglio 1992/93 Budget Planning - Working of the signed agreement and hence this Schedule TI - Dave Christie option was not considered. Three Together Technicians - Lynn Hau ta approaches have been worked on In late January the Ontario GovernCGA (Guards) - Dave Mueller simultaneously, voluntary human ment announced to the Ontario UniverCUEW - Dave Achtenberg resources savings, cost cutting and sity system very low levels of transfer As I write this our 92/93 Budget has income generation. The total predicted still to face Senate and the Board of payments for the next 3 years, 1% - 2% short fall next year was approximately and 2%. These levels result from the Governors later this month, but the $1 million and, of this, it was targeted to backbone of the fiscal problem has be( combined impact of the current ecoobtain 750K from the human resource nomic recession and the growth restricbroken. The voluntary program this envelope. In perspective, this represents year is not to be repeated in the future. tions placed by the Federal Government approximately 2% of LU's operating on federal transfers to the province. In It is our novel approach to deal with budget. A program of voluntary announcing the grants both the Minister this years crisis. Our regular budget vacations (1 week suggested) for support and academic planning processes will of Colleges & Universities, Richard staff and formal financial donations Allen and the Treasurer, Floyd now have time to deal with our long (recommended at 3%) for these with Laughren knew the terrible time that the term directions, however the course has settlements into 92/93 was conceptual- been charted, commitment to our transfer agencies would have in order to ized and debated on campus and within human resources, program quality and adjust their operations to this level of the Labour/Management Committee funding. The government also preaccessibility. and the faculty association. Initially, sented the Universities with a challenge after some simplistic appeal in terms of Pay Equity to work together with their various At long last (April 6, 1992) the Pay the objective of no layoffs, many doubts employee groups to come up with were raised about the program. Is it fair, Equity grants for the year ending March creative solu tions which in terms of the some would get a free ride, why not just 31, 1992 were announced. LU received universities would strive to protect shut down for a week, etc. However, as approximately 113K which was less quality and minimize layoffs. For than· our initial estimated commitment time went on, the leadership of the Lakehead the challenge was further by government of 200K but more than various unions and employee groups complicated by the number of orgabegan to further minimize the concerns our recent pessimistic estimates. It is a nized employee groups present on and on April 1, 1992, the "Declaration of shame that this program was so long campus, 6 unions plus CUEW and 3 delayed. In recent months, the slowness Intention" was signed. This document employee associations. As well, the as you can see was very much along the of the government process has become a faculty and librarians had in place for sore point which unfortunately reflected directions of the message given to the 1992/93 the third year of a previously on the program itself. universities by the government. At this negotiated contract. stage, it was still a conceptual academic Call of the North Over the past seven weeks, the model as the voluntary approach was Labour /Management Committee, the Bill Morrison, Director, Centre for yet untested. Next a formal sign up Task Force on Funding and the Senate Northern Studies is pulling up stakes period was established, ending on April Research Committee have struggled after two years to go further north to 9, 1992. By this time, two of the major with the 1992/93 Budget challenge. become the founding Dean of Gradua support staff unions (OPEIU and SEilJ) Very early on it was concluded that it Studies and Research at the University had voted formally that participation would not be appropriate to ask the of Northern British Columbia (stolen by would be 100%. On Friday, April 10, faculty association for a formal opening G. Weller). Page 2 AGORA Aprll 1992 �Around Campus Petrone A warded the Order of Ontario Dr.Penny Petrone, Professor Emeritus from the School of Education is among 20 people who will be awarded the prestigious Order of Ontario this year. She will receive the award on April 28 at a special ceremony at the Ontario legislature hosted by Lt. Gov. Hal Jackman. In 1977 Petrone became the first fulltime professor at the School of Education. She became interested in native literature when asked to teach in the nati vc teacher education program. She has written three books on native literature, the most recent one published in 1990 titled Native Literature in Canada. Petrone is in good company. Others receiving the Order that evening include author Pierre Berton, jazz musician Oscar Peterson and former Lieutenan t Governor Lincoln c xander. Lakehead University Juried Student Exhibition This year marks the 15th Anniversary of the Lakchead University Juried Student Exhibition at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. The continuing partnership of the Department of visual Arts and the Gallery has provided the viewing audience with many exhibitions, as well as offering the students an opportunity to participate in the jury process and to exhibit their best work. A limitless variety of painting, drawing, clayworks, sculpture, and all manner of prints from silkscreens to linocuts lend excitement to these exhibitions. Many of the participants and award winners have continued to exhibit their work in the community and beyond as successful professional artists. The exhibition runs from March 19 to April 19. N ot Looking Forward to Figuring Your Income Tax? Lakehead University has a site licence for GriffTax. This is a Macintosh program for producing Revenue Canada forms . GriffTax displays the forms on the screen. You fill in the blanks, and the Mac docs the computations. When you are done entering the numbers, just print: GriffTax makes forms Revenue Canada accepts (when photocopied on blue paper). The cost to individuals to use the program will be between $20 and $40 dollars, depending on how many people sign up. Contact Colin Graham (Math Sciences, 8798) for more information. Contribution to Teaching Awards The Senate Committee on Teaching and Leaming has named the following individuals as recipients of the Contributions to Teaching Awards for 1991 /92: Dr. R. Freitag Biolog,J Professor P. Wakewicl1 Women's Studies Professor A. Nalrnrra Languages Ski For Hope A Success Volunteers from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and the Alumni Association of Lakehead University joined forces to stage the first annual Ski For Hope event at Big Thunder National Ski Training Centre in I February. The event raised over $5000 for the two organizations thanks to the efforts of over 100 volunteers, donors and particiapnts. Individuals who raised a minimum of $50.00 in donations enjoyed a day of skiing (cross-country or downhill). There was also complimentary food, bus transportation and a chance to win prizes including a ski trip for two to Banff, Alta. Funds raised from Ski For Hope are being used by the CNIB to serve over 1000 clients in Northwestern Ontario and by Lakehead University lo assist students with (Left to_ right) Ed Essex, CNJB Board Member, Linda Hill, Chair of Ski For Hope Steering disabilities. Committee and Joseph Baratta, President, LU Alumni Association April 1992 AGORA Page 3 �Distinguished Instructor Award WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY! Planning a visit to other university libraries this summer? Then you should know about DIRECTING BORROWlNG coming to you courtesy of The Ontario CounciJ of University Libraries. Effective September 1, 1991, faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students at Lakehead University may borrow directly, in person, upon presentation of a current Lakehead University ID Card, from the following libraries: Brock, Carleton, Guelph, Laurentian, McMaster, Queen's, RMC (Kingston), Ryerson, Trent, Waterloo, Western, Wilfrid Laurier, Windsor and York. Faculty, staff and graduate students only may borrow directly from The Ontario College of Art, OISE, Toronto. This resource sharing agreement replaces, for the most part, the Inter University Borrowing Project (TUBP), which for several years provided guidelines for inter-university borrowing in Ontario and Quebec. A welcome feature of the new agreement is the extension of borrowing privileges to undergraduate students, who were no included in the former plan. Faculty, staff and graduate students visiting university libraries in the province of Quebec will still need an IUBP card to borrow books. For further information contact the circulation librarian at 343-8212. Students, Faculty, and Alumni are encouraged to respond to the call for nominations for the Distinguished Instructor Award for 1992-93. This is a prestigious award ) $3,500 to be used to further the academic development of ti faculty member. AU faculty members, full-time and sessional, are eligible to be nominated except for members currently on the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning. Since 1989, the awards have been given to Dr. Penny Petrone, School of Education, Dr. Manfred Kchlenbeck, Department of Geology, and Dr. Ali Mirza, School of Engineering. Each was recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, s upervision, and program development. Nominations may be made by faculty members, Department Heads or Chairs, Deans, and groups of at least five students or Alumni. The nominating letter must be submitted by May 30, 1992, to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning, Dr. Osborn-Seyffert, c/ o The School of Education. A copy of the list of supporting documentation and the criteri:;1 for selection is avaiJable at the LUSU office, Alumni House, or the School of Education. Candidates are expected to prepare their own dossier and to submit it by September 30, 1992. A faculty member may receive the award only once in ten years. Barr explores The Swedish Experience The Swedish Emigrant Institute of Vaxjo, Sweden, is pleased to announce the release of a new book, The Swedish Experience in Canada; An Annotated Bibliography by Elinor Berglund Barr. This is a pioneer study of a subject that has been neglected in the past. Barr looks at 160 English-language books and articles representing a broad spectrum of publication, authors and genres. Her introduction places the Swedish experience in perspective, with an overview of activities as revealed by the works assessed. The rest of the text, about three-quarters of the book, is given over to bibliographic data, description and comment, all arranged alphabetically by author or editor. Title indexes of books and periodicals follow. Singing Shield Productions of Thunder Bay, Ontario, has been designed as the North American distributor. Copies are available through: Singing Shield Productions, 104 Ray Blvd., Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 4C4. Phone (807) 344-8355. The Scandinavian Home Society announces the celebration of Elinor Barr's new book on Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 pm at The Scandinavian Home, 147 South Algoma Street. Copies will be available following the presentation ceremony, and the author will be on hand for autographing. Afterwards, thee will be a "show-and-tell" featuring items from Scandinavia that have special significance to the presenter. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome. Page4 "Say Bob , did you ever get that pigeon problem on the fifth floor solved? " With her boss Bill Bragnalo looking on, Marion Muldoon bid farewell to her many friends after 13 years of dedicated service to Lakehead University. Marion brought experience with the Industrial Accident Prevention Association and was responsible for heading up the Resource Centre for Occupa tior:~I I·le..Jth and Safety in 1Y:8. The biggest challenge ove1 the years? "Keeping abreast of the new information and complying with new legislation". The biggest challenge ahead? "Keeping up with the grandchildren". AGORA April 1992 �Faces ,______J_e_a_n_et_t_e_L_y_n_e_s_ __ ~/ LI____L_i_n_d_a_C_h_ar_m_a_n_ _ ___, Dr. Lynes recently joined the epartment of English . Originally from near Owen Sound, Lynes attended York University, receiving her doctorate in English with a specialization in Canadian Literature (her favourite writers include Alice Munro and a number of writers from Atlantic Canada). Lynes teaches courses in Canadian Literature, Major British Authors and writing. She has taught at various post secondary institutions including a women's college in Missouri, Missouri State University, Mount Allison, Augustana University College and and the University of British Columbia. When asked about her hobbies, Lynes enthusiastically pointed to the framed black and white photographs around her office. 'Tm a real photography buff. I also enjoy watching films and watercolour painting." Office: RB 3031, Tel: ext. 8489 To anyone who has had to make travel arrangements or had to send a fax in the past few months, Linda Charman is no stranger. A recent addition to Office Services, Linda is responsible for facilitating travel and accommodation arrangements. She was a relief secretary at the university for two years before settling in to the full-time position. The Charmans have moved a number of times. ''My husband ' - = == "------ ' - ' ' - - - -_. was in the Armed Forces before deciding to enroll in the School of Education. We lived most recently in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and in Moncton, New Brunswick." Now settled in her husband's home town, Linda looks forward to spending more time with her hobbies. These include reading "anything by Mary Higgins Clark. I like suspense but I'll read almost anything." She also likes to sew and listen to music and enjoys participating in winter sports, especially skiing and skating. Office: lower level university centre, UC 0003, Tel: ext. 8272. ..__ _An _ a_s_t_a_s_i_o_s_K_e_s_s_ar_i_s_ _~ / [__/____B_al _ th _ a_z _a _r Ag-=--u_d_a _ _ __. Dr. Kessaris is a new ,,,--addition to the Department of \\ Mechanical Engineering. Originally from Corfu, Greece, Kessaris came to Canada to study. He received his Bachelor and Masters degrees and his PhD from the University of Toronto. He recently defended his thesis (1991) and will attend the June 1992 convocation ceremony at the University of Toronto. Kessaris became interested in Lakehead University when he met Dr. Seinler Tsang, Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at a conference at the University of Manitoba. "Soon after I saw an advertisement for a professor in the School of Engineering at Lakehead. I was inlpressed by the description of the job. It read as if somebody took it out of my resume." Kessaris teaches the third year Heat Transfer course and the fourth year Medianics of Solids course. His research involves vibrations and dynamic mechanics. "I enjoy research very much. I think it compliments teaching, enriches it." In his free time Kessaris reads scientific magazines and journal articles and explores the sites of Thunder Bay with his family. Office: CB 4047, Tel: ext. 8613. Aprll 1992 Dr. Aguda recently joined the Department of Chemistry as a specialist in Chemical Physics. Originally from Pasuguin, Ilocos Norte in the Phillipines, Aguda received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Phillipines at Los Banos. Following a year of teaching at the university he moved to Canada to attend the University of Alberta. "I came to Canada partly because I have three sisters in Alberta and because there was professor at the university whose research I was interested in." Aguda received his PhD in Chemical Physics and went on to his post doctoral work at Purdue University in Indiana and York University. Aguda's research interest involves the mathematical and computational analysis of chemical reaction mechanisms. Aguda's teaching philosophy is to "push the students to their limits until I know how far they can go." Aguda says he's "very sportsminded. I enjoy hiking, biking and tennis". Office: RB 1001, Tel: 346-7716. AGORA Page 5 �SCHOLARS AND DONORS -A Rewarding Partnership SCHOLARSHIP: T11e command of /eami11g displayed by a scholar; tlze methods by wliicli scholars work; the body of teaming witli which a subject is invested; a financial award to someone seeking to pursue his studies usually on the result of a competitive examination. Do you remember back to the days when you were a student at university? Money was always tight, right? Students today feel the same crunch which can last for as long as they are at university, with occasional respite coming in the form of a bail out from parents or if they are lucky, by way of scholarship or bursary from a generous donor. By next fall Lakehead University will reach an unsurpassed enrolment of dose to 5,000 full time students from across Canada and 40 international countries. With our current 500 awards, one out of ten students receives a scholarship or bursary. What about our many other deserving students? Now especially,many must resort to the more practical avenue of the Ontario Student Assistance Program. Lakehead is currently leading all Ontario universities with the largest percentage increase in applications from high school students, but we are also experiencing one of the highest Ontario Student Assistance Plan ratios confirming the fact that we must try to alleviate some of the crushing financial burden faced by our students. Lakehead is very proud of the fact that one in five entrance students isan Ontario scholar! At our recent Annual Scholars and Donors Reception, where students and donors are grateful!y recognized for by /oAnne Silvemran, Foundations Officer their contribution to Lakehead University, Shawn Whatley, Honours Bachelor of Science Student talked about what it means to receive an award. The winner of the prestigious Alumni Award in 1989 indicated that "not only is this important in terms of it being an honour as well as financial relief, but also it is a real psychological boost to know that the work students do does not go unnoticed." Mr. Dick Dolphin, Managing Partner with Peat Marwick Thorne and current President of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, two long-standing scholarship donororganiza tions, provided the reply from the donor's perspective. He indicated that "further education is a n~cessity in today's competitive world. Having a good education means working toward the ideals of quality and donors must be there to support students in their endeavours." Guest speaker, Dr. Lois Wilson,ChancellorofLakehead University,addressed the audience on the topic Making a Difference discussing leadership qualities that are unique to both scholars and donors. "Scholars are often leaders in the sense of being more accomplished academically. Another meaning of leadership pertains to those who go with and accompany others' enabling people to do things they never thought possible, and such are the attributes of 'donors."' Dr. Wilson added, "it takes two to make this relationship of sharing and gaining." After Dr. Wilson's presentation, I started thinking about the great strides Lakehead's scholars and donors have made - the tremendous support from individuals (often setting up memorial scholarships and bursaries), foundations ,md businesses. However, we still have far to go. fn order to continue to attract students of great potential and talent we must increase student financial aid by providing more scholarships and bursaries to those who deserve support. With an accomplished faculty profile numbering 275 our institution offers a uniquely low professor/student ratio which we feel encourages a preferred oneon-one academic approach especially in the 14 masters programs. Business leaders know that the U,J·, versity has a tremendous economic il • pact on the City- in fact, a staggering S165 million a year. Our graduating scholars will become the economic and social fabric of Northwestern Ontario and Canada. Hence we need to encourage the support of our business and industrial community leaders to assist us in the important mission of establishing additional scholarships and bursaries. A primary goal of ours is to both assist deserving students a place of study at Lakehead University and to maintain our status as an international academic institution. Securing increased endowed scholarships and bursaries means that postsecondary study at Lakehead can become an attainable goal for those students of pressing need and scholastic merit. How can you establish a scholarship/ bursary in your name or in the name of a loved one? For information please contact the Development Office, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario ,P7B 5El or telephone Jo-Anne Silvennan, Foundations Officer: (807) - 343-8910. Left to right: Nancy Polhill, Richard Mark Giblin, 4th year HBSc Nursing, Katherine Ke/er, 4th year HBSc Biology, David Gallant, 4th year BEng Mechanical, Doris Baziuk, donor of the Baziuk Family awards and Ellen Treleaven. Page 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA April 1992 �RESEARCH NEWS· APRIL .1992 RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS AWARDED obert Sweet Don Barnes - \ .1r. Don Barnes Department of Biology Annually the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.), with financial assistance from the Toronto Star, awards two research grants each worth $2,500. Mr. Don Barnes, Graduate Student, Department of Biology has been awarded the 1992 Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.) Wildlife Research Grant for his masters thesis project entitled "Ecological Factors Associated with Beaver Dam Sites in Northern Ontario." Mr. Barnes was honoured at the O.F.A.H. Annual Conference in Ottawa from February 20 to 23, 1992, where he presented an overview of his research project. Applications are accepted annually from all Ontario University graduate programs (Masters and Ph.D.). All applicants must be graduate students conducting original research into some aspect of wildlife biology or management relevant to sport hunting. Projects are judged on whether they improve the knowledge of Ontario's wildlife resource, and ultimately on their potential to enhance game management capabilities. Professor Robert Day School of Forestry Prof. Day has been awarded a contract by Forestry Canada to undertake a research project entitled, "The Practical Applications of Competition Indices in Juvenile Mixed Stands in Western Canada". The objective of the project will be to synthesize current knowledge on competition indices for application in juvenile stand tending decisions and in design of Free-to-Grow standards in Canada. The emphasis is on technology transfer for the practising forester and to silviculture applications of Competition Indices. Dr. Robert Sweet School of Education Dr. Sweet has been awarded a contract by Industry, Science and Technology Canada for a research project entitled, "Survey and Descriptive listing of Proprietary Schools in Canada" . As part of the contract Dr. Sweet will be constructing a Directory of Training Resources in Canada and constructing a Profile of Training Resources. iNSERC NEWS Strategic Grants Program The 1992-93 guidelines and application forms have recently arrived for NSERC's Strategic Grants Program. r The objective of the program is to promote and accelerate irgeted research in selected fields of national importance. •More specifically, it is the intent of the program to enable researchers to increase their contributions towards the understanding and solution of problems in these fields and to train highly qualified personnel. NSERC states that Canada must focus on specific target areas if research efforts are to have beneficial impacts on society and/or the economy and if Canada is to compete effectively at the international level and to contribute to the resolution of global programs. The approach adopted to respond to these challenges is characterized by mission statements, which provide a dynamic, objective, needsoriented approach to research. Mission statements are �descriptions of Canadian knowledge needs and technological opportunities in each of the targeted area~. The identification of areas of national importance has been accomplished with the assistance of advisors from the university, industry and government research sectors and through a study conducted by the Science Council of Can~da. Areas of research were identified that emphasize the particular importance of Canada's natural resources, intellectual strength, and socio-economic needs and opportuni~ies, and which have potential to enhance Canada's econom1C prosperity, industrial competitiveness and environmental quality. Major areas targeted for support include: Advanced Technologies - Infom1ation Systems and Computing Technologies - Biotechnology - Industrial Materials, Products and Processes - Manufacturing Systems - Energy Natural Resources - Food, Agriculture and Aquaculture - Forestry - Mineral Resources - Oceans and Inland Waters Environmental Quality New Directions A small and select number of applications will be considered in New Directions. This mechanism allows NSERC to support truly outstanding proposal_s on new an? erne~ging science or engineering research topics of potential national importance where the applicant can demonstrate an important opportunity for obtaining socio-economic benefits of national scale. To obtain the new Strategic Guidelines which contain the various Mission Statements, please contact Anne Fiorenza, Research Officer at ext. 8223. The deadline for submitting applications to NSERC is May 1, 1992. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES HEALTH AND WELFARE CANADA NHRDP - Research on Diabetes in the Canadian Aboriginal Population The National Health Research and Development Program is pleased to announce a special research initiative to stimulate and focus public health and health services research on diabetes among aboriginal communities in Canada. For the purpose of this competition, aboriginal is defined as status/ non-status Indians, Inuit and Metis. Ultimately, research findings will be broadly disseminated to policy makers, communities and health care providers which will lead to concerted efforts in developing prevention and control strategies. A major objective of this initiative is to promote collab_oration between aboriginal communities, health care professionals and academic researchers. This initiative will also be an opportunity for aboriginal communities to increase their involvement in population-based research projects. The competition encourages the formation of consortia/networks among investigators pursuing a similar objective and employing a similar research design. The deadline for submitting a Letter of Intent is May 1, 1992. SMUTS VISTING FELLOWSIIlP COMMONWEALTH STUDIES - 1993/94 Studies, which may be taken as embracing Commonwealthrelated aspects of the following fields: archaeology, anthropology, economics, history, human geography, law, lilerature, Oriental studies, and social and political sc~e~ces. The ) Managers' intention is to give preference to prom1smg younger (post doctoral) scholars from the overseas countries of the Commonwealth who have a record of substantial research experience, including a Ph.D Degree or equivalent qualification. The fellow will be expected to reside in _Cambridge during the major part of the tenure of the appomtment and to advance Commonwealth studies in Cambridge, mainly by pursuing research, but also by participating in the teaching work of the University. The deadline for submitting applications is May 31, 1992. UNITED STATES EMBASSY GRANTS IN AMERICAN STUDIES - 1992/93 The United States Embassy Grants in American Studies arc intended to support American Studies at Canadian universities and to encourage special projects pertaining to U.S.Canada bilateral relations. Individuals, as well as institutions are welcome to apply. Grants can be used to support substantive proposals for curriculum development, conferences, publications and special projects enhancing the study of the United States and Canadian-American relations at Canadian Universities. Awards of up to $3,000 (US) will be provided to successful proposals. The deadline for submitting applications is September 1, 1992. CANADIAN FOUNDATION FOR UKRAINIAN STUDIES Neporany Fellowship -1992/93 The Canadian Foundation for Ukrainian Studies exchange agreement with the International Association of Ukrainian ) Studies allows for a Canadian scholar to do research for a CIRCUMPOLAR UNIVERSITIES COOPERATION CONFERENCE Rovaniemi, Finland The Role of Circumpolar Universities in Northern Development The University of Lapland will host the Third Conference on The Role of Circumpolar Universities in Northern Development on November 30-December 3, 1992. The conference coincides with the opening ceremonies of the Arktikum House, a new science centre in Rovaniemi. Both these events are part of the Finland 75 years Anniversary celebration. Universities in the circumpolar countries, Canada, China, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Japan, Sweden, U.S.A. and Russia, play a crucial role in the development of northern regions. Their mission is to contribute to the understanding and awareness of the North's importance, its people, its resources and potential, and its problems by initiating and conducting research in their areas. Deadline for abstracts - May 1, 1991 Registration Deadline - September 15, 1992 For further information regarding registration, accommo dation, transportation and post-conference tours contact: Outi Snellman International Relations University of Lapland Box 122 SF-96101 ROVANJEMl Tel: +358-60-324 208 Fax: +358-60-324 207 0 This fellowship is tenable in the field of Commonwealth - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS--- - - - - -- -- - April 1992 �period of up to 10-12 months at one of the institutes of the Academy of Sciences, Ukraine. Graduate Students and culty are eligible for this award. The Foundation will ,ver travel costs to the Ukraine and provide a $1,000 grant ~ oward research expenses. Housing and a mon thly stipend will be provided by the Academy of Sciences, Ukraine. CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF UKRAINIAN STUDIES The following research grants are offered by the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (Deadline - May 1, 1992): 1) The Michael and Darian Kowalsky Endowment Fund Research Grants Program in Ukrainian and Ukrainian Canadian Studies in History, Literature, Language, Education, Social Sciences, and Library Sci~nces. 2) The Peter Jacyk Centre for Ukrainian Historical Research - Research Grants Program in Ukrainian History. ROMANIAN FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION REQUESTS ASSISTANCE A Forest Experiment Station in Romania has written Dr. Willard Carmean, School of Forestry requesting assistance in obtaining publications, and also in obtaining obsolete equipment that might be available. Specifically, to undertake their research programs effectively, they require publications which address the following concerns: - genetic variety of Qu.petraea - the elaboration of thinning techniques in young oak stands - rehabilitation of minesoils - the hydrological functions of oak, beech and mixed ,. stands in Romania the causes and control of the intensive drying process of oak stands The Forest Experiment Station would also appreciate donations of used or even obsolete equipment, such as microscopes, meteorological equipment, equipment for topographical surveying (even tape - measures !). If you have publications and/or equipment you would like to send to Romania, please let the Office of Research and Graduate Studies know: they will be happy to take care of shipping and mailing. l - GRADUATE SCHOLARSffiPS AND AWARDS The Ishak Book Prize A new prize has been established by the Department of English in honour of Dr. Fayek M. Ishak. Dr. Ishak is a Professor Emeritus of English at Lakehead University and was formerly the Chairman of the Department and taught at Lakehead for 20 years. At present, he is affiliated with the Centre for Religious Studies in the University of Toronto. The Ishak Book Prize will be awarded annually to a student registered in the M.A. program in English who has demonstrated exceptional academic performance. CMHC University Scholarship for Graduate Studies Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation will award scholarships in the 1992-93 university competition for fulltime graduate study in master's degree programs at Canadian and foreign universities in various aspects of housing. The objective of the CMHC University Scholarships for Graduate Studies is to support the development of a highly trained and skilled community of professionals in the many diverse aspects of housing and community planning in Canada. Programs of study may be pursued within a number of disciplines, including urban planning, Jaw, engineering, public administration, economics, psychology, landscape architecture, sociology and architecture. Awards are up to $14,154 per year. Application forms are available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Deadlin e: 10 April 1992. Canadian Nurses Foundation Scholarships & Fellowships Scholarships and fellowships are available through the Canadian Nurses Foundation to help nurses pursue education at the masters and doctoral levels. In addition to non specific studies, awards are available for specific areas of practice such as northern nursing, occupational health, dialysis nursing, neurological nursing, oncology nursing, community health, gerontology nursing, pediatric nursing and nursing administration. All applicants must be members of CNA and CNF. Application kits are available in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Deadline: 31 July 1992. GRADUATE STUDIES NEWS Third Annual Graduate Student Conference The response to the Call for Papers was excellent and as a result the Third Annual Graduate Student Conference was held over two days, March 17 and 18, 1992 in the Senate Chambers. The focus of the conference was to enhance the awareness within the university community of the calibre and diversity of research being conducted by graduate students. The conference provided students with the experience of presenting their research in a public forum . Current graduate student enrolment is 187 full time and 131 part time. There are 34 full-time and 3 part-time international graduate students currently registered. Presenters were from the Departments of Biology, English, Geology, Psychology and the School of Forestry. C Aprll 1992 Wanted: EX-SNOWBIRDS Diane Dixon, a Graduate Student in Lakehead University's Sociology Department is looking for people who USED to go South for the winter, but NO longer do so. This study will focus on the reasons WHY people quit going South. If you know of anyone who may fit this description and would be willing to participate in a short interview, please ask them to contact Diane Dixon at 344-2314 at the Sociology Department at 343-8477. - - - - - - - - -- - RESEARCH NEWS - - -- - - - - - - - - - - Page3 �UPCOMING DEADLINE DATES NSERC Programs E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowships - July 1 Forestry Postdoctoral Assistantships June 1 and December 1 Research Partnerships Program - Open Scientific Publications - October 1 and April 15 Strategic Grants - May 1, 1992 SSHRC Programs Aid to Occasional Scholarly Conferences in Canada July 1, November 1, April 1 Strategic Partnership Development Grants - November 1, January 15, April 15 SENATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE NSERC Internal Research Grants Graduate Student Support Program - March 10, 1992 Research Projects Program - March 10, 1992 Visiting Scholar Program - March 10, 1992 Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992 and May 15, 1992 Travel to do Research Program - January 15, 1992, May 15, 1992 GRADUATE SCHOLARSIDP OPPORTUNITIES Government of Canada Awards - Deadlir.es vary by country Young Researchers Award - Open Canadian Nurses Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships July 31, 1992. 2) ~ l\ora last,,• ~, BUildingm VIELCOt«E Eb ll\OADBEtn MAR 31 AQORA 10 AM SSHRC Internal Research Grants Research Projects Program - March 10, 1992 Visiting Scholar Program - March 10, 1992 Conference Travel Program - January 15, 1992 and May 15, 1992 Research Grant in Lieu of Salary- March 10, 1992 GREEN PLAN PROGRAMS Tri-Council: University Research Chairs - May 15, 1992; Research Fellowships - June 15, 1992. )) OTHER RESEARCH PROGRAMS Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies: Research Grants - May 1, 1992 ODA Professional Awards - January 15, 1992 and April 30, 1992 Educational Centre for Aging and Health; Fellowships/ Bursaries - January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. G. Allan Roeher Institute - Research Grants in Mental Handicap - April 30, 1992. Health and Welfare Canada/MRC-AIDS Research Program - March 15 and September 15; Joint Fellowships for AIDS Research Training - April 1 and November 15. Health and Welfare Canada: Research Projects and Studies June 1, 1992; Small Budget Projects - Anytime; Career Awards - July 31, 1992; Conferences and Workshops April 1, 1992. National Research Council - Laboratories Research Associateships - Open Ontario Ministry of Health - Nursing Innovation Fund January 1, May 1, September 1 Ontario Ministry of Health - Health Care Systems Research Projects: Research Projects (May 1 and November 1), Feasibility Studies (Anytime), Formulation Grants (Anytime), Information Studies (May 1 and November 1), Workshops and Conferences (Anytime). Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines: Northern Ontario Training Opportunities Program April 15, 1992. Secretary of State: Canadian Studies Directorate - Open SMUTS Visiting Fellowship in Commonwealth Studies for 1993/94 - May 31, 1992 United States Embassy Grants in American Studies September 1, 1992. Page4 Campus Development staff attempt to keep University employees and the public informed about events on campus. We'll be calling sign man Dale Cog/in to put up the notice about public lectures in April by Easa and Mirza. Mark your calendar. The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Office of Information Services, is asking all faculty to share with us interesting research stories to feature in the RESEARCH NEWS. We would like to hear from you if you are currently involved in innovative research, have attended an interesting conference, are collaborating with industry or the community or if you would just would like to profile your research expertise. RESEARCH NEWS enjoys an audience of approximately 2000 and can be a valuable vehicle for communicating your research endeavours to the community at large. For further research information call Anne Fiorenza at..,\) ext. 8223 or drop by the Office of Research and Graduatt....!} Studies.For information about Foundations, call Jo-Anne Silverman, Foundations Officer at ext. 8910 or drop by the Alumni House. - -- - - - -- - - - - - - - - RESEARCH NEWS - -- -- - - - - -- - Aprll 1992 �People /Papers /Publications Special Projects/Awards Professor Patricia Vervoort, Department of Visual Arts, has published an article, "Masking and Mapping the Prairie Landscape: Fragments in 2-D and 3" in the British Journal of Canadian Studies (Volume 6, Number 1 1991) which appeared in February 1992, pp. 129140. Dr. Said Easa, Professor in Civil Engineering, presented a paper entitled "Avoiding Sight-Hidden Dips in Vertical Alignment Design" at the Annual Conference of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), held in Washington, D.C., January 1116, 1992. At this conference, Dr. Easa also chaired the meeting of the "Transportation Planning Committee" of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and participated as a member in the meetings of the following committees: ASCE Traffic Operations Committee, TRB Geometric Design Committee, TRB Committee on Transportation Earthworks, and Traffic Engineering for Neo-Traditional Neighbourhood Committee of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Dr. H.T. Saliba, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, attended the "Fifth International conference on Computational Methods and Experimental measurements" in Montreal where he presented a state of the art paper on this topic. The fuU paper, which is entitled e xperimental and Theoretical Computer Aided Vibration ""nalysis of Thin Plates", was published in the Computational Mechanics Publication of "Computational Methods and Experin,ental Measurements V", edited by A. Sousa, C.A. Brebbia and G.M. Carlomagno, and co-published with Elsevier Applied Science London, New York. Dr. Saliba's paper was selected from about sixty exceUent papers and a caption from it appears on the front cover of the book as a symbol of its essence. Professor Jack P. Christy of the School of Business Administration was recently inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Thunder Bay - Port Arthur. Rotary International is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Christy was a former beneficiary of Rotary's support of international educationbusi.ness, having been awarded a Rotary Foundation Graduate Ambassadorial Scholarship in 1985-86. Dr. Bakhtiar Moazzami, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, published eight articles in refereed professional journals during the 1990-91 period. These journals include Journal of Macroeconomics, Journal of Statistical Simulation and Computation, onomic Modelling, Applied ~onomics, Empirical Economics, Journal of Banking and Finance, and Applied Financial Economics. C These publications put Dr. Moazzarni among the top publishing professors at Lakehead University. Currently, Professor Moazzami is coauthoring a book with Dr. B. Dadgostar and Dr. W.B. Jankowski entitled "Structure of Northwestern Ontario's Economy, Past Performance and Future Challenges". Dr. U.S. Panu, Department of Civil Engineering, has published two articles in major international journals entitled "Analysis of Flow into Draintiles in three-Dimensional Flow Filed, Journal of Hydrology, Vol 122, pp. 321-323, 1991 and "Theoretical Analysis of Flow Rate into Perforated Drain Tubes" in Water Resources Research, Vol.27,7, pp. 1411-1418, 1991. These articles were published in cooperation with G. Hazenberg (summer student). Jn June 1991, Dr. Panu presented an invited paper entitled "Entrophic measures in Data In-filling Procedures in Strearnflow" at the International conference on Entropy and Energy Dissipation in Water Resources, held at Mara tea, Italy. 1n July 1991 he presented a paper entitled "An Analytical Technique of Flow Rate into Perforated Drain tubes" at the National Conference on Irrigation and Drainage held at Honolulu, Hawaii. this paper was presented in cooperation with A. FiHce (summer student). A paper entitled "Techniques of Flow Rates into Drain Tubes with Circular Perforations" is currently in printing in the Journal of Hydrology. Dr. Stephen McBride, Associate Professor of Political Studies, has had his book, Not Working: State, Unemployment and Neo-Conservatism, published by the University of Toronto Press. "Jobs, jobs, jobs." The 1984 campaign slogan of the Progressive Conservatives was aimed at Canada's deepening anxiety over rising unemployment. The slogan helped the conservatives earn an overwhelming majority. Yet today unemployment continues to rise. Stephen McBride rejects economic interpretations of the return of high unemployment after decades in which Canada enjoyed almost full employment. He argues that the phenomenon can best be understood as the product of a political choice by policy makers - a choice which can plausibly be linked to the preferences and growing power of Canadian business in the post-1975 period . This argumen t is based on an evaluation of the implications of the monetarist economic paradigm whose influence grew in the late 1970's, a comparative survey of the policy strategies followed in other countries and the employment outcomes associated with them, and a systematic examination of Canadian public policy in the macroeconomic, labour market, unemployment insurance and industrial relations areas. Dr. Said Easa, Professor in Civil Engineering, authored the following articles: "Sight Distance Model for Unsymmetrical Crest Curves", Vol. 1303, 1991, pp. 39-50; "Sight Distance Model for Unsymmetrical Sag Curves", Vol. 1303, 1991, pp. 51-62; "Lateral Clearance to Vision Obstacles in Horizontal Curves", Vol. 1303, 1991, pp. 22-32, all in the Transportation Research Board Journal. He also coauthored a paper with Continued on page 8 April 1992 AGORA Page 7 �Publications continued from page 7 Shinya Kikuchi and Natasa Vukadinovic of the University of Delaware, entitled "Characteristics of the Fuzzy LP Transportation Problem for Civil Engineering Application", Journal of Civil Engineering Systems, Vol. 8, 1991, pp. 134-144. Dr. Laurie J. Garred, Professor and Chairman, Department of Chemical Engineering, recently presented an invited workshop entitled, "La prescription de l'erythropoietine pour la correction de l'anemie de l'insuffisance renale: guidee par la modelisation mathematique" (The use of mathematical modelling as a guide to prescribing erythropoietin for the correction of anemia in renal failure patients) to faculty, staff and students of nephrology from the Universities of Nimes and Montpellier, France. The workshop took place during the final in a series of three research visits to the University of Montpellier during 1991-92, which were funded under a Going Global grant, a joint program of the Canadian and French governments to promote collaborative research between the two countries. The following two articles are the most recer,t among a number of papers which have arisen over the nearly eight years of collaboration between Dr. Garred and medical researchers in Montpellier. "Reuse of 'Highly Permeable' Dialyzers with Peroxyacetic Acid as Sole Oeansing and Disinfecting Agent", Canaud B, Nguyen QV, Garred LJ, Nicolle R, Mion C. ASAlO Transactions 1991; 37: 653-657. "Analyse cinetique modelisee de l'uree en dialyse: de! la theorie a la pratique", Canaud B, Garred LJ, Mion C. Nephrologie 1991; 2: 131-137. Professor Garred has also had the following paper accepted for publication in the June issue of Artificial Organs, "KT /V and PCR Determination From Serial Urea Measurement in the Dialysate Effluent Stream". The article is co-authored by Bonny DiGiuseppe, a 4th year Chemical Engineering student who participated in the research at McKeliar Hospital, on an NSERC summer research fellowship. Dr. Richard Berg, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, read a conference paper "Sustainable Development has Ethical Development: An Essay in Engineering Ethics," at Ryerson , Polytechnical Institute, June 21, 1991; and invited lecture "Media Ethics" to the Thunder Bay Press Club at its Professional Development Seminar, January 18, 1992; a conferen ce paper "Psychic and Humanistic Love" at Brock University, February 15, 1992; an invited lecture "The role of the Professions" at the annual meeting of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association, Thunder Bay, February 27, 1992; and the invited public lecture "Oedip is and the Sphinx: The Riddle of Man-Woman Relations", at the Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship, March 15, 1992. Page 8 Weller Appointed to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada The Secretary of State, the \\ Honourable Robert R. de Cotret, ha&.J/ announced the appointment of Professor Geoffrey R. Weller to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada for a three-year term. Named as the first President of the University of Northern British Columbia in 1990, Mr. Weller's distinguished academic career spans more than 25 years. He is an accomplished author with expertise in security and intelligence services, health policy, and Canadian politics in northern regions. Professor Weller served as the Vice-President (Academic) of Lakehead University from 1985-90. Originally appointed to assistant professo r in the Department of Political Studies, he became a full professor at Lakehead in 1983 and later served as Dean of Arts from 1983-85. Current Chairman of the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies (CASIS), he has served on a number of professional committees and boards. He is a member of the Steering Committee of the International Network on the Role of Universities in Developing Areas (lNRUDA), and sits on the editorial board of Society and Natural Resources. Professor Weller graduated from Hull University, England, with a B.Sc. honours in Economics in 1965, and received his M.A. in Political Science from McMaster Unive, , sity in 1967. ..,U SSHRC is the primary federal funding agency for research in the social sciences and humanities. This year Council will invest approximately $89 million in research and strategic grants, fellowships, and research dissemination programs. SSHRC is governed by a 22-member appointed Council chosen from the academic community and major interest sectors of society. AGORA Grant Yang Memorial Award Donations to the Grant Yang Memorial Award may be made by COJltacting Bishop E.Q. Jennings School at 767-3052, or by contacting Mr. Larry O'Brien, at the Lakehead District R.C. Separate School Board,at 625-1555. This award will be given to a Grade 8 student from Bishop E.Q. Jennings School at the Grade 8 Graduation Ceremonies every June, to a student ranking high in both math and science academically, as well as having good school spirit and musical talent. Should you have nay questions regarding this award, please contact Mr. Larry Grace at Bishop E.Q. Jennings School (767-3052). April 1992 �Stephen Lewis Fonner Canadian ambassador to the United Nations and leader of the Ontario w Democratic Party, Stephen Lewis, spoke Lakehead University on March 18 to a packed audience. The lecture, entitled "Speaking of the World", covered events such as the results of the referendum in South Africa. "The vote affirmed the death rattle of apartheid, " said Lewis. The outcome is far from certain he cautioned, with South Africa suffering from economic and social problems. He also talked about a group of South African women he met a meeting about the future of UNICEF in their country. They spoke of the constant violence against the children and women. "They were almost defiantly feminist." As a representative for UNICEF, Lewis is concerned with issues relating to children across the world. The lecture, sponsored by Status of Women Committee focused primarily on international women's issues and their role in the United Nations. "no more than five women have served as ambassadors at a given time," said Lewis. When the new secretary-general announced 15 senior appointments on March 1, not a single woman was named. Lewis pointed to the fact that this was a blatant contradiction of the UN charter. According to Lewis, the Canadian govemnt has not been very good at recognizing men's issues either. He did praise the Ontario government's commitment to employment equity and non-profit day care. Artist Ruth Tye McKenzie (right) and Florence Johnston, Chair of the Finance Committee of Lakehead University's Share Our Northern Vision Campaign are standing in front of her recently donated work of art titled "Northern Reflection." Artist and proprietor of the Painted Turtle Art Shop, Ruth McKenzie received the 1990 Silver Jubilee Commission which depicts a Northwestern Ontario scene through the image of two female figures. These two very complementary works can be viewed just outside of the Senate Chambers. c The graduating forestry class of 1992 wish to express a sincere thank you to the faculty and staff in the School of Forestry for their support and guidance over the past four years. April 1992 - - - -- - - -- - - - - - AGORA What's wrong w ith this picture? Absolutely nothing if it's spring time in Thunder Bay and snow flurries demand that winter gear be worn. For Hank Akervall, Captain ofthe famous Father Bauer 1964 Olympic Hockey Team, the Hudson's Bay coat worn by the Canadians into the amphitheatre at the Opening Ceremonies at Innsbruck, Austria is still in great shape 28 years later. During the 1992 Winter Olympics, Professor Akervall was in great demand on thespeaking circuit with his Olympic stories and paraphenalia. What does the ex-Olympian think about the recent NHL hockey strike? "Not a good idea. Definitely leaving a sour taste in the mouth for hockey fans". Who's going to win the Stanley Cup?" New York over L.A.". Page 9 �in our counlTy-the ramifications of say that they (all religions) worship the which we arc still feeling today. Missame way basically, or that they all teach the same thing, but that they all, by Faisal Ali and sionaries arriving from Europe presunderneath the diverse historical, Mary Milhalek sured for the creation of special learning schools that tried to create an ideal culturally specific expression, have a Christian community. The problem, common experience." This common "Our lack of ability to deal with the according to Gualtieri, is that the ideal diverse religious views within Canada experience is the idea that faith as a Christian philosophy they were teachconcept is universal, and can manifest may be one of the most compelling ing did not even exist in Europe. " . .. itself in mystical practice. This includes stumbling blocks to reaching a true we arc all the same underneath, but celebrations, rituals, and prayers. multicultural society." This was the they (missionaries) underplayed and Observers of Canadian internal unity under!ying theme in a lecture delivered debates, will also take note that denigrated the cultural distinctiveness." by Carleton University Religious A point that is still as relevant today as Gualtieri lashes out at the what he cries Studies professor, Dr. Antonio it was then, but is further exemplified "calls of nationalism." To Dr. Gualtieri, Gualtieri. by the increasing cultural diversity in nationalism is at the root of many Speaking at Lakehead University's societal evils. " .. . and the wrong kinds annual Morris Lecture on Friday, March Canada. Taken out of context, it of nationalism have been at the root of a 6, Dr. Gualtieri addressed a large crowd appears that Gualtieri is almost lashing out at the hypocrisy of the original great deal of human tragedy'" he argues. on the topic of Conflicting Religious, settlers. Gualtieri stressed that issues such as Cultural, and Moral Views in a Gualtieri reveals how public fig ures abortion and euthanasia are explosive Multicultural Society. of the border often toss the word "God" because of the great diversity between Dr. Gualtieri is a renowned rein their speeches, with little consider_:--cople in society. A social policy that searcher and author in the study of ati01\ for the fact that their God may not could dictate how to deal with such comparable religious ethics. Drawing always be accepted by everyone. issues is impossible considering the fact on his years of experience and travel to that society does not share "the same Furthem1ore, says Gualtieri, people different parts of the world, Gualtieri philosophical base." However, today arc facing more difficulty in demonstrates a desire to improve the staking their religious views as better Gualtieri believes that a social policy relationships of individual societies and a shared world view is a necessity than anyone else's. "We often see other through respect for one another. people's religious ceremonies as in Canada so that our difficulties as a Gualtieri is the author of several strange...but when we have contact with nation can be resolved. "We are now in books, including Christianity and members of other religions, we have to a no man's land of social policy...it is a Native Traditions, The Vulture and the be sensitive and respectful to them." In hodge-podge of legislation that often Bull: Religious Responses to Death, and the case of Canada, our increasing just acquiesces itself to the latest Search for Meaning, a survey of world religious thought. diversity obliges us to have more issue...politics and social policy by interest and not a vision of the good" In a frank,and occasionally humorous casual, side-by-side contact with says Dr. Gualtieri. lecturc,Gualtieri told the audience that he different people. This continuous Gualtieri concludes on a somewhat has no solutions as to how we can harmo- contact, says Gualtieri may on its own pessimistic note. He recognizes that in nize different religious thought and prac- naturally help us to accept the fact that order for Canada to come to grips with tice so that individuals can live together different people can co-exist, in a achieving a multicultural society, differrelatively peacefully and amicably. Cit- multicultural sense, with less difficulty. If we need to look for commonality ent pluralistic views on cultural morality ing the historical and contemporary issue need to be dealt with. Until then, says of using religious ideology in the name of between faiths to arrive at a workable Gualtieri, "how can we learn to live amiconflict, as is the case in the Middle East resolution, Gualtieri reiterates that he cably, in light of that divcrsity...God pray and Northern Ireland, among other areas, has no solutions of his own, but says that there is an answer." Gualtieri slTesses that " ...this deprives that " ...one way to deal with it is not to people of dignity." A step in overcoming thisdifficulty,saysGualtieri, " ...is that we must agree to establishing a social policy that would recognize the universality of religion." To him, all people have the inherent right to practise their beliefs without the fear of being stigmatized and stereo-typed. Though not overt about the point, Gualtieri argues that Canadians have established a multicultural society without full consideration of potential, moral, cultural and religious clashes. Gualtieri alludes to the issues of Sikhs wearing turbans and daggers, the French/ English conflicts, and the ever-explosive issue of the historic mistrealTncnt of Native Canadians, as examples of the atPhilosophers ' dilemna tempts at deculturalization in our counAt Oxford University try. "...we are going to have to abandon philosophers were known to sit around smoking and discusstheexclusivc tru th claims" says Gualtieri. ing metaphysics. On the last class of the semester Dr. Rabb and some members of Gualtieri cites th e hiS torical prccehis 4th year philosophy class found a way to discuss serious matters while coping dent of this view by looking at the • h LU' N S k' 1 Lf attempts at indoctrinating Native tribes wit s o mo mg po icy. e t to right: Doug Sanderson, Chris Delaney, Dr. Rabb, Delene Devisscher and K le Brink. Page 10 _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _...._-_-_-_"""'_-_-_-_-'-_-'_'---~A;-:G ;;-O ~ RA ~.:c:-~~-==-~-==-~-=:..~~~'-:=._--::_--::_-:_-:_-:_-:_-:_-:_-:_-:_-:_-:_-:_--::_--::_--::_--=-.------r:=-=rr-:r=..! Student Forum j) J) �Last Writes by Katherine Shedden Spring fever seems to have spared me a visit this year. No drives in my friend's sports car. No trips to try on hats. No purchases of marbles, kites, bubble makers or new skipping ropes for the kids. I seem stuck in the postskiing, w ill-the-bulbs-ever-stick-theirbrave-noses-up-through-the-cold-soil state of grey indifference. And then an anonymous p iece of mail appeared that massaged my depressed cells from their lethargy. Change, lots of change, change over centuries and change over decades and of course, a renewed faith that even the seasons will continue to change. Although, I do not belong to the 'Born before 45' Club, I can identify with all the changes listed plus add a few of my own. Have a read, I think you'll enjoy the observations. • All Tltose Bom Before 1945 We are survivors! Consider the changes we have witnessed: We were before television, before penicillin, before polio shots, frozen foods, xerox, contact lenses, frisbees and the pill. We were before radar, credit cards, split atoms, laser beams and ball point pens: before pantyhose, dishwashers, clothes dryers, electric blankets, air conditioners, drip dry clothing - and before man walked on the moon! We got married first then lived together. (How quaint can you be?) In our time closets were for clothes, not for "coming out of". Bunnies were small rabbits - and rabbits were not volkswagens. Designer jeans were scheming girls named Jean or Jeanne; and having a meaningful relationship meant getting along well with our cousins. We thought fast food was what you ate during lent, and outer space was the back of the local theatre! We were before house-husbands, gay rights, computer dating, dual careers and commuter marriages. We were before day-care centres, group therapy and nursing homes. We never heard of FM radio, tape decks, electric typewriters, artificial hearts, word processors, yogurt and guys wearing earrings. For us, time sharing meant togetherness not computers or condominiums; a "ship" meant a piece of wood, "hardware" meant "hardware" and software wasn't even a word! In 1940, "made in Japan" meant "junk" and the term "making out" referred to how you did on an exam. Pizzas, "McDonalds" and instant coffee were unheard of. We hit the scene when there were 5 and 10 stores where you bought things for five and ten cents. The comer drug store sold ice cream cones for a nickel or a dime. For one nickel you could ride a street car - make a phone call - buy a pepsi or enough stamps to mail one letter and two post cards. You could buy a new Chevy coupe for $600.00 (but who could afford one) a pity too, because gas was only 11 cents a gallon! In our day cigarette smoking was fashionable. Grass was mowed, coke was a cold drink and pot was something you cooked in. Rock music was a grandma's lullaby and aids were helpers in the principals office. We were certainly not before the difference between the sexes were discovered, but we were surely before the "sex change"; we made do with what we had, and we were the last generation that was so dumb as to think you needed to have a husband to have a baby! No wonder we are so confused and there is such a generation gap! But we survived!!! What better reason to celebrate! Last, last Writes Being informed that there would be no March Agora due to budget cutbacks, the Editor (shown above) had time for the following: "sunshine study" (May Agora), "campus dean-up project" (memo to Podd), Design a 'Find Jackie Johnston' map, Meet with Jim Smithers to see if the Mackenzie trip is really on - yes! Answer dozens of calls about who is really coming to Convocation (May Agora), and ask Mike Turek why the signs can go up but they can't come down. Good Finish for Bridge Builders The team of four Lakehead University students won fourth place in bridge building at the annual Canadian Society of Civil Engineering university competition held at Concordia University last month. The bridge, made out of popsdcle sticks, dental floss and glue, was built by John MacKinnon, Sylvain Rivet, Kevin Shipp and Bill Gauley. The ideal bridge in the , contest weighs the least, but holds the most weight. It took the students 300 hours to build their bridge. April 1992 AGORA - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - Page 11 �Campus Calendar To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call the Information Office at 8300 or mail your information to SN1_002. . Deadline for the May Agora 1s Apnl 20, 1992. Thunder Bay Art Gallery March 19 - April 19 ANNUAL LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION March 27 - May 10 WHO DISCOVERED THE AMERICAS: RECENT WORKS BY JANE ASH POITRAS April 10 - May 10 BARBARA ASTMAN Source: Art Gallery of Ontario, An "Artists with their Work" Program April 24 - April 26 ANNUAL LAKEHEAD STAMP CLUB EXHIBIDON Distinguished Researcher Distinguished Instructor Public Lectures 1991/92 Distinguished Researcher Dr. Said M. Easa Department of Civil Engineering Thursday, April 23, 1992 - 3:30 pm Regional Education Centre Lecture Theatre 0005 Topic: "Highway Design for Safety" Distinguished Instructor Dr.S. Ali Mirza Department of Civil Engineering Wednesday, April 29, 1992 - 3:30 pm Regional Education Centre Theatre 00('5 Topic: "The Art of Structural Engineering" Reception with cash bar to follow fina l lecture Wednesday, April 29, 1992 in the Faculty Lounge. Easter Break - University closed Thursday, 23 Senate Meeting - 9:30 am Tuesday, 28 Board of Governors - 4:00 pm • • ••• ••• •• • • •• • • • • • • • : 1992 Folklore Festival : •• The 1992 Folklore Festival is now • • •• • accepting entries for its 20th : Anniversary Festival to be held • ■ May 2-3, 1992. • • Categories must have an ethnic ••• theme and include the following: - entertainment (music, song or ■ dance) • - food booths : - displays, crafts, etc. ■ - cooking or craft demonstrations : For further information please contact the Folklore Festival at • 345-0551 . ■ Monday, 11 Approval of Graduands - 2:30 pm •• • • • • • • • • • ■ ••••••••• Please note new rates for faculty/ staff, spouse/family memberships effective May 1, 1992. Spouse $45.00 Family $75.00 Agorl\ Director of Extemal Relations: John Russell, Editor: Katherine Shedden Assistant: Denise Bruley Calendar: Lynn Wilson Photography: Peter Puna Graphics: B. 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Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.9 No.3 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a report from the President, research updates, and news from around campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992-04 1992 Agora Agora Magazine Chancellor Lois Wilson Lakehead Lakehead University Lois Wilson President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8/1308/Nor_Wester_Magazine_Winter_1988_Vol.5_No.1.pdf b7c76805fdbcbc7b0273d1c33b4678e0 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 Winter 1988 Vol.5 No.1 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Nor'Wester contains an article by Tom Miller, a President's Perspective, and an article on Alzheimer's Disease. 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 1988 Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Alzheimer's Lakehead Lakehead University Lynn McLeod Nor'Wester Nor'Wester Magazine President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8/1307/Nor_Wester_Magazine_Winter_1987_Vol.4_No.1.pdf 11c9b84bf90f4e98e33a5ebf07fb3378 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 Winter 1987 Vol.4 No.1 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Nor'Wester contains an article announcement on Bernard Weiler becoming Chancellor, a President's Perspective, and an overview of LU's Biology Department. On the front cover: Laurie Henderson (HBOR ’85, BSC ’85), Dana Pilling (HBOR ’85, BA ’85) and Eric Cline (HBOR ’85, BA 25, BEd ’87). 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 1987 Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University Nor'Wester Nor'Wester Magazine President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8/1306/Nor_Wester_Magazine_Winter_1986_Vol.3_No.1.pdf 6f347b68758cb2d51131b0033dae0f79 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 Winter 1986 Vol.3 No.1 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Nor'Wester contains a President's Perspective, an article by Tom Miller, and Alumni updates. 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 1986 Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University Nor'Wester Nor'Wester Magazine President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8/1305/Nor_Wester_Magazine_Winter_1985_Vol.2_No.1.pdf c9c35107899de646bc4b9415dd38670b 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 Winter 1985 Vol.2 No.1 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Nor'Wester contains an announcement that Dr. Rosehart was named President, an article on the 3rd Annual Alumni Bonspiel, and updates from around campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985 Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. Rosehart Nor'Wester Nor'Wester Magazine President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8/1304/Nor_Wester_Magazine_Winter_1984_Vol.1.pdf 45181870dc8c0f264f2f8e59d9741631 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 Winter 1984 Vol.1 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Nor'Wester contains pictures from the Second Annual Alumni Bonspiel, an article on the Alumni Annual Fund, and updates from around campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1984 Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Bonspiel Lakehead Lakehead University Nor'Wester Nor'Wester Magazine President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8/1303/Nor_Wester_Magazine_Summer_1988_Vol.5_No.2.pdf 6cc75d93f4aed29a4ca788e7bd737448 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 Summer 1988 Vol.5 No.2 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Nor'Wester contains an article and pictures from convocation 1988, an article from Tom Miller, and a President`s Perspective. 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 1988 Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Convocation 1988 Dr. Rosehart Nor'Wester Nor'Wester Magazine President Rosehart President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8/1302/Nor_Wester_Magazine_Summer_1987_Vol.4_No.2.pdf 8d1139d1d8884a5619f16142dcbd894c 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 Summer 1987 Vol.4 No.2 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Nor'Wester contains an article from Tom Miller, a President's Perspective, and an article on convocation 1987. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nor'Wester Magazine Summer 1985 Vol.2 No.2 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Nor'Wester contains an article on convocation 1985 and general updates from around campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985 Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Convocation 1985 Nor'Wester Nor'Wester Magazine https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8/1300/Nor_Wester_Magazine_Summer_1984_Vol.1_No.2.pdf a007069753ffd71df2e4bf4a4c10fd8e 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 Summer 1984 Vol.1 No.2 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Nor'Wester contains an article on Dr Day's sabbatical to Papua New Guinea, an article on convocation, and updates from around campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1984 1984 Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Convocation Lakehead Lakehead University Nor'Wester Nor'Wester Magazine