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Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.14 No.5 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article announcing Lakehead will bestow 5 honorary degrees, a report from the President, and research 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 1997-05 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. R. Rosehart Honorary Degrees Lakehead Lakehead University President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8/1277/Agora_Magazine-May_1998_Vol.15_No.5.pdf 258875fc43b3bf5d5b3545c0d8a291fb 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 Agora Magazine Vol.15 No.5 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an announcement that the Board of Governors appointed Dr. Frederick Gilbert as President, an article on convocation '98, and an update 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 1998-05 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Board of Governors Convocation 1998 Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Dr. J. Whitfield Dr. John Whitfield Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/f062c9319d69be3d39922be00e0c92a0.pdf 5adedb8aafd1e653e6ed7fa1f59fe1d5 PDF Text Text ra Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada November 1997, Vol. 14, No. 9 ISSN 0828-5225 Lakehead Awarded $2.53 Million to Lead Environmental Conservation Program in Ghana "When you look at the record it is clear that Lakehead University is becoming an established international player on the world forestry scene," says Dr. John Naysmith, program directoroftwo new CIDA-funded programs in Asia and Africa. The Ghana-Canada IN CONCERT (Initiatives for Conservation in Northern Communities: Entrepreneurship, Resources, Training) Program is the second successful CIDA-funded competition for Lakehead University in the past year. Last fall Lakehead's Asia proposal the "Nepal Resource Conservation and Community Outreach" Project was approved. This latest accomplishment marks Lakehead's fourth international forestry program to be funded by CIDA in the past six years. "International projects such as these enrich Lakehead's forestry program, bring new substance to both graduate and undergraduate courses and create new opportunities for our students and faculty," says Naysmith. Kumasl The latest program was announced last month by The Honourable Diane Marleau, Minister for International Cooperation and Minister responsible for La Francophonie. At a media conference held on campus, Marleau announced that Lakehead University personnel from the private sector will undertake the INSIDE had been awarded $2.53 million by the Canadian In- implementation of a variety of projects within those Parents of first-year ternational Development Agency to lead a forest con- areas. students play an servation program in Ghana, West Africa. important role in Lakehead as the lead university will have as its parthelping their children Participants in "Ghana-Canada IN CONCERT' will ners in the Program the Kwame Nkrumah Univeradjust to campus implement an integrated resource conservation prosity of Science and Technology, the University of life. gram in the savanna woodlands of northwestern Ghana, Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Forestry, and Ghana. The principal feature of the five-year prothe University of Guelph. For your information we've included a gram is human resources development focused on copy of the three main themes: forest conservation, environmen- Lakehead's proposal was among six recommended Lakehead University tal management and small-scale business training at for approval by an independent selection committee Parents' Newsletter the community level. Over the five years of the Pro- after a Canada-wide competition in which 18 uniin this issue. gram, four or five Canadian faculty plus three or four versities submitted program proposals. �+tit•l;§-1----------------------------- 2 nance, receiving/shipping and electrical areas. Also, IUOE, Local 865, reached a settlement. This Local represents mechanics and operating engineers. These agreements have been ratified by both parties. They are for the period July l, I 996 to June 30, 1998 and include across-the-board increases and pension improvements. An Update from the Interim President Versa Strike Ends Dr. John Whit.field Meeting with the Finance Minister Maclean's Although talk is cheap, it is sometimes encouraging. Paul Martin, Liberal finance minister, met with the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) October 24, 1997. This first-ever meeting of a finance minister with the COU Council is an indication of the rising federal awareness of university issues. That is encouraging. Also, recently, federal initiatives such as the Canadian Foundation for Innovation and the, as yet undefined, Millennium Scholarship Fund are welcomed. More needs to be done. The 7th annual Maclean' s universities' rankings is out. Lakehead was ranked 15th out of 23 in the Primarily Undergraduate Institution category. This positions Lakehead well amongst comparable institutions such as Brock (14th), Laurentian (17th) and Ryerson (19th). We continue to believe, however, that our greatest measure of success is the success of our students, graduates and faculty. COU pressed the minister about several concerns: student assistance and student debt load; accountability; support for research and, in particular, the federal granting councils; and internationalization. Dr. Bruce Muirhead, academic colleague to COU and SSHRC Board member, was among those urging support for the granting councils. While receptive to COU's importuning, Martin cautioned that the deficit is not yet beaten, but that he is anticipating a "fiscal dividend" for Canadians within 18 months. Universities and their students must receive a share of this dividend. The finance minister came, spoke supportingly, and left having made no firm promises. I was encouraged but money would have been nice. Indicators of the excellence of Lakehead' s people and programming include: --Kim Trimble, electrical engineering student, winning a 1997 NRC Women in Engineering and Science Award; --LU Forum, a primarily political science student organization, has won the Best in Competition category in Model United Nations competition; --Lakehead's professors have won more 3M Teaching Fellowships than all, except two, Ontario universities; --Lakehead was one of six Canadian universities to win a major Tier I CIDA grant. The list goes on. Lakehead is justifiably proud of these achievements. SEIU and IUOE Settle On October 20, 1997, a settlement was reached with SEIU, Local 268, which represents housekeeping, grounds, mainte- After five weeks on the picket line, the Versa employees represented by the Service Employees' International Union, signed a four-year agreement and returned to work Friday, October 31, 1997. It is very regrettable that five persons were hurt on the picket line October 24, and that one of our employees, Shawn Bishop, remains in hospital with serious injuries to his legs. We wish him a speedy recovery. With this dispute now resolved, we welcome back all Versa employees and thank members of the University community for their patience and understanding in coping with the disruption and inconvenience that this strike caused. Information Day in Toronto Lakehead is hosting an Information Day in Toronto at the Delta Chelsea Inn, 33 Gerrard St.W., Saturday, November 29, 1997. The day begins at 9 a.m. with a general information session followed by sessions on financial aid, scholarship and bursary programs, and OSAP. Next are individual information sessions for the following programs: business, education, forestry, outdoor recreation, parks & tourism, arts and science, and engineering. WWW.LAKEHEADU.CA Lak~head's "new and improved" Web site is up and running and I would encourage all of you who haven't yet visited the site to take a look. The evolution of our Web site is an ongoing process and more work needs to be done, but at this stage I would like to congratulate Chair of the Web Committee Dr. Jim Gellert and all the hardworking members who have brought us this far. Keep up the good work! Comments? Suggestions? If you have any comments or suggestions of topics you would like to see covered in this column, please pick up the phone and call me at 343-8132 or send me a note by E-mail: john.whitfield@lakeheadu.ca lAkeheaa UniversiJy, November, 1997 �et«•2;&----------------------------- 3 Other Lakehead University International Research and Development Projects Ghana Environmental Management and Adult Literacy Development Project Partners: Confederation College, Univer• sity of Science and Technology (Ghana) and the University of Ghana Funding Agency: CIDA Amount: $983,959 over 5 years CIDA-Lakehead Graduate Forestry Scholarships in Ghana Partners: University of Science and Technology (Ghana) and the University of Ghana Funding Agency CIDA Amount: $1 million over 5 years Nepal Conservation and Community Outreach Project The Ghana-Canada IN CONCERT Program (left to right): Anne Klymenko, Lakehead University; Dr. Terisa Turner. University of Guelph; Dr. James Quashi-Sam, University of Science and Technology, Ghana; Dr. John Naysmith, Lakehead University; Dr. Jacob Owusu, University of Science and Technology, Ghana Kusi Nkrumah, University of Ghana; Dr. U/f Runesson, Lakehead University. Partners: University of Guelph and Tribhuvan University, Nepal Funding Agency: Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)/ CIDA • Tier II Amount: $746,288 over 5 years. WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY Aboriginal Peoples Resources in the Library For each of the l ast two years, the Aboriginal Management Council has generously donated the sum of $ I 0,000 to the Library for the purchase of library resources relating to Aboriginal peoples. The Library has worked together with the selection commillee established by the Aboriginal Management Council to identify and order material utilizing this funding. The majority of the material has been catalogued for the main collection in the Chancellor Paterson Library, however where appropriate, some material has been placed in the Reference Collection, the Education Library or in the Northern Studies Resource Centre. In addition to books, other formats such as CD-ROMs, microforms and videos have also been acquired. The Library is extremely grateful to the Aboriginal Management Council for its contribution to enhancing the Library's collection of resources relating to Aboriginal peoples. As a result of this generous donation, Lakehead University may have one of the best library collections of material in Ontario on Aboriginal peoples. ([Il 1996 Census Publication soon to be Available Selected data tables for a number of variables will be available at the Statistics Canada's Census 1996 web site (hllp:// w ww. s tatcan .ca/engl i sh/cen sus96/ nation.him). The release date for each variable is listed below: November 4, 1997 Immigration and Citizenship December 2, 1997 Mother Tongue, Home Language, Official and Non-official languages January 13, 1998 Aboriginal February 17, 1998 Ethnic Origin, Visible Minorities March 17, 1998 Labour Activities, Occupation and Industry, Household Activities, Place of Work, Mode of Transportation April 14, 1998 Education, Mobility and Migration May 12, 1998 Sources of Income, Family and Household Income June 9, 1998 Families (Part 2: Social and Economic Data) Occupied Private Dwellings Household and Housing Costs lAkehead Unfrersily, November /997 �4 Confronting Suicide Together Reflections on the 8th National Conference of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention held in Thunder Bay from October 29 to November 1. 1997 by Josh Slatkoff In her play, "Path with No Moccasins," acclaimed actress, writer, and director Shirley Cheechoo describes the struggles she encounte red as a Native child and woman. Her experiences shed light on many of the difficult conditions facing today's Native youth living in reserves. These include low living standards and levels of education, high poverty and unemployment, and the breakdown of traditional cultural supports. These are some of the conditions which account for levels of suicide among Aboriginal people that are two to three times the national average. As 38 percent of Aboriginal people will enter the highest suicide risk age group over the next 15 years, the need for prompt fonnulation of prevention and intervention strategies is great. In response to these alarming trends, the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) hosted its eighth annual conference at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay from October 29 to November I. While the conference is held in a different Canadian location each year, Thunder Bay was an apt setting for this year's gathering as the city is "in the back yard of one of the worst (suicide) epidemics" in Canada, explains David Masecar, conference chair. Attended by 340 national and international delegates, including I 00 First Nations people, the confere nce sought to increase knowledge and awareness of the problem of suicide in northern and rural communities among professional and community groups. Organizers of the conference hoped to address issues around contributing factors, prevention, and bereavement through the exchange of information between local, national, and international researchers, service providers, and survivors of suicide. Supporting the conference were many local businesses as well as members of the Northern Ontario Community Partnership, including Lakehead U nivers ity. Lakehead's involvement is especially significant as the University " has an important role in linking communities in the North and providing post-secondary educational services," says Masecar. One of the difficulties in addressing suicides in Northern communities is that epidemiological research about community factors is_lacking, explains Dr. Bruce Minore, co-director of Lakehead University's Northern Health Human Resources Research Unit (NHHRRU) and panel presenter at the conference. Community efforts have varied considerably, yet the relative effectiveness of those efforts remains undocumented. Despite these gaps in knowledge, communities are continuing efforts to implement grass roots approaches to suicide prevention and intervention, with government support. Founder of Lakehead University's Native Nurses Entry Program and regional director of the Ontario Region, Indian Health Services, Medical Services Branch of Health Canada, Mae Katt, has been instrumental in helping communities plan their own "primary health care." "Government policy reflects community- based solutions because it trusts that communities understand the approaches that are going to work," says Katt. Complementing community approaches to dealing with s uicide, are frameworks grounded solidly in theory. Empirical evidence suggests that cognitive variables such as hopelessness, poor self-esteem, and poor problem solving skills play a mediating role between depression and suicide, says Dave Davies, master's graduate student in clinical psychology at Lakehead University. Such findings "may serve to increase the sensitivity and specificity of current suicide risk assessment batteries." During my own studies in clinical psychology, there has often been an emphasis placed on the role of professional intervention in dealing with suicide, at the expense of disregarding community efforts. Joyce Begg, a local mental health counsellor in the Native community of Kingfisher, has helped me to reconsider the validity of that approach. "We are on our own two feet seeking answers to our problems." Josh Slatkoffis enrolled in Lakehead's master's program in clinical psychology. He is one of several students participating in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. Lakehead University, through the Counselling and Career Centre, played a significant role in hosting the conference which increased the University's profile locally, nationally and internationally. Other hosts included Nishnawbe-Aski Nation, Algoma Child & Youth Services, Lakehead Regional Family Centre, Nodin Counselling (Sioux Lookout), Wawatay, and Confederation College. "Government policy reflects communitybased solutions because it trusts that communities understand the approaches that are going to work." -- Mae Katt IAkehead Univusity, November, 1997 �M A IL~POSTE Carud, POii Corpor1t!Ofl I Soclttt Cll'lldlti\1141 dts pcmts Posi.ge pa,d Pon p,y; Blk Nbre 241721999 Thunder Bay, Ontario ~~ .....-· LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY p ARENTS' NEWSLETTER Fall 1997 Campus of the Year Innovative Programming earns Lakehead University an award from a national education group Parents who are concerned their children may be drinking too much can rest assured they are not alone. There are many students who are also concerned and who are promoting the "Drink Responsibly" message. Julie Kress is one. Several years ago a young frie nd of hers was hit by a drunk driver. Since then she's devoted a lot of her time to working with the Lakehead Uni versity S.U.D.S. committee (Students Unified for Drinking Sensibly). Mission Accomplished! Shawna Hickey and Julie Kress knew Lakehead University had an excellent alcohol awareness program and that with a lit1le extra effort they could capture the /996-97 "Campus of the Year Award" Jron1 BACCHUS Canada. Shawna is LUSU vice president ofstudem issues and Julie is Lakehead's residence p,vgrammer. Need Some Holiday Gift Ideas? If your child requires a nutritious snack between classes, consider purchasing a Gift Certificate for a SCANPLUS Declining Balance Card from Versa Campus Services in any pre-set amount you choose (i.e. $25, $50 or $75). As a bonus, Versa will add an additional 5% in free money to every dollar you purchase. Phone (807) 343-8142 for details. For the best in Lakehead clothing (sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc) or a handy gift certificate contact the Intersection at (807) 343-896 1. Ifyour child is looking for computers, printers, software, computer games and accessories, contact Campus Tech at (807) 343-8770. Lakchead students receive a substantial discount on all major software titles when purchasing from Campus Tech. The S.U.D.S. commitee is made up of student and staff representatives fro m the Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU), residence, and health services. Another key player on the committee is the manager of the student pub (The Outpost) who has e ncouraged the growth of the Designated Friend program. The program works this way: students who have decided not to drink for the evening in order to look out for their friends, are welcome to enjoy free soft drinks and coffee. Alcohol Awareness Week, held every fall on campus, is one of the S.U.D.S. committee's main events. Last year, their "Cab It or Crash It" display attracted the attention of the local newspaper, while another display -- "Tuition in Beer" -- has been copied by other campuses in Canada. By the way, just how many cases of beer does it take to pay for one year's tuition? The answer is 119! Important Dates Fall term exams: University is Closed: Classes begin for winter term courses: Final date for registration and course additions (winter term): December 3-15 Dec. 24 to Jan. 4 January 5 January 14 Final date for course withdrawal without academic penalty: fall/winter full courses........... . winter half courses............. .. February 9 March 2 Mid-year study week (except for Education): Winter term exams: February 16-20 April 8-24 �Parents Ask Us ... When will my son or daughter be home for the holidays? Thinking about travel plans for the holidays? Exams take place from December 3 to December 15, 1997. Find out from your child the date of his or her last exam and book accordingly. Classes resume on January 5, 1998. What type of banking facilities arc available on campus? There is no full-service bank on campus. However, Lakehead does have ATM machines on campus for CIBC, Royal Bank, and Scotiabank. How cold does it get in Thunder Bay? cational programs and activities. Students at Lakehead are encouraged to re- , member that their health is a critical factor in their academic, personal, and so- ii*' cial success. t' I How can I tell if my child is eligible ~ for scholarships, bursaries, or awards? Scholarships are based on academic perfor mance. All full-time students who have at least an 80% overall average i n their studies at L akehead are automatically awarded and in-course scholarship for the following year. I We have a great deal to offer you! Discover why Lakehead is the University of choice for so many students! Experience the highlights of the city - arts, sports, professional theatre, great restaurants and entertainment, history and hospitality. :i ;$ k ~\ t % t In addition, there are many program-spe- / cific scholarships that students may appl y for. • ii f Visit Thunder Bay and Lakehead University for as low as $299. Packages include ... • round-trip airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg on Canadian Airline International $:; The daytime winter temperature can range from around - IO C in December to sometimes -25 C in January and February (our coldest months). Nevertheless, many students can be seen wearing shorts all winter long! Bursaries are based on need. Students ill Where arc students from? Additional funds are available for those f students who miss the bursary deadline !~ and find themselves in extenuating financial circumstances in the second term. However, students are encouraged to sub- y,~~ mit their application by the November t 14 deadline. II Package #2 f November 1 to December 15, 1997 and January 1Oto April 30, 1998 $309 Awards are based on satisfactory aca- ;; Package #3 demic progress and criteria specific to a subject and/or program (e.g. Music Award, Energy Science Award). Students December 16, 1997 to January 9, 1998 $409 According to our 1996-97 statistics: 12.3% of our students are from the City of Thunder Bay; 34.5% are from Northwestern Ontario; 46.8% are from other areas of Ontario; 4.9% are from other provinces and 1.5% are from other par ts of the world. ~ who are in need of financial assistance should fill out an appl ication form which includes a budget, and submit it by November I 4, 1997. Students will receive [ t their bursary money in late January. ~~ ~ (Check with your travel agent for a car rental option and special rates on connecting flights) t Package # 1 f ~ f I f: What type of health services are available on campus? ::a~~~~lly chosen or recommended for Lakehead University Health Centre is open to students five days a week. Both female and male doctors offer clinics daily from September to April and twice weekly during the summer months. Most scholarships, bursaries and awards tJ are listed in the University calendar. However, students should check with the ill financial aid office for new listings. r, The staff are available to provide comprehensive health care and all records are confidential. Health education programs promoting healthy lifestyles and wellness are targeted at raising student awareness about health issues. The health educator along with the student wellness committee develop ongoing edu- f How can I help my son or daughter get through exams? • 2 nights accommodation at your choice of 5 hotels September 4 to October 31, 1997 S299 All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Taxes extra. To ~ook your Thunder Bay Getaway call your travel agent. (Based on availability; special conditions may apply.) t: For more information about adventure vacations call Tourism Thunder Bay. Be interested in what exams your son or •·•· daughter is preparing for. Pick up the phone and give him or her a call or send , a message by E-mail. Care packages are always received with pleasure. If your son or daughter lives at home, be patient and supportive during this stressful time. f 1-800-667-8386. LAKE H E A D t UN I VE R SI TY ~ Canaclia1n Holidays· Thuncler'f&y hi1 s«p,rlor N<1111r, �3 Ontario Teachers' Strike Director of Lakehead's Nanabijou Childcare Centre, Sheila Wilhelm reports that in light of the province-wide teachers strike, the Nanabijou Childcare Centre extended its "After-School" program to accommodate parents who needed to find a place for their children during the day. The program was geared towards students between the ages of 6 and 12 and Whilhelm says there are still places available should parents need them. As for the regular daytime program, .it is "business as usual." There are still places available for children aged 6 and under. For more information call 343-8369. Thunder Bay to host 1998 World Junior Curling Championships March 21-29, 1998 If you're a curling fan, Thunder Bay is the place to be this March when 10 Junior Men's and 10 Junior Women's teams from across Scandinavia, Europe, U.S.A., Canada and the Pacific Rim vie for the coveted title of "World's Best". Event passes are $75 which covers a ll games -- 18 Round Robin and 6 Playoff draws (including possible tie breakers) at the new Thunder Bay Tournament Centre. For ticket information call (807) 628-1998. "We were very pleased with the tolerance and understanding exhibited by Lakehead students throughout the duration of the strike," said Manager of Residence and Conference Services David Hare. Find a Job on the Internet Now there is an Internet tool that is helping employers around the world connect with Lakehead graduates. Disruption in Food Services Parents will be glad to know that a strike by employees of Versa Campus Services (the University's caterer) has ended after 32 days. During the labour dispute, regular food service was provided in the residence cafeteria and modified food service was provided in the main cafeteria. We're Wired! During the summer Lakehead extended its local area network to the Bartley, Prettie and Avila residences. Now students can use the Internet and watch cable TV in the comfort of their own rooms. More networking will be done in the Townhouses next summer. Lakchead University to host CIAU Women's Basketball Championships March 13-15, 1998 If you love basketball, come to Thunder Bay in March to see the best University Womens' teams compete for the Canadian title. For tickets and information call the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse at (807) 343-8213. It's called the National Graduate Register (NGR) Once a graduate's resume is on the data base, employers with Internet access have only to per form an electronic search to come up with a list of potential candidates. Employers without Internet access can ask the staff at the Lakehead University Placement Centre to do the search for them. To find out how the NGR can help you, contact Moe Ktytor at (807) 343-8264. Profile Karen Chan says the change from working in the Emergency Department at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital (McKellar) to working as a nurse/health educator at Lakehead University has been a positive one. She especially likes interacting with students. "I enjoy helping young adults make healthy choices," she says. Chan is a graduate of Confederation College and Lakehead University. She completed her nursing degree in 1993. In her role as a nurse/health educator, she is responsible for organizing health promotion programs such as the Health Fair, Alcohol Awareness Week, and a number of other programs including the breast self examination seminar that was staged recently in the Gender Issues Centre. Nurse/Health Educator Kare11 Chan is a graduate of Lakehead. Chan says that the students' concerns relate to diet and nutrition, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, and the usual coughs, colds and earaches that many students experience. For information call (807) 343-8361 . �4 Want to Get Involved? Moms and Dads of Lakehead students play an important part in their children s success at University. That is why we're trying to reach out and give you more opportunities to get involved through ... -- Parent orientation sessions in August and September -- Fund-raising projects of specific interest to your family -- Membership on our parents committee Congratulations to this year 's Presidential Scholars who have each received a scholarship of $ I 0,000 for their outstanding academic performance, community service and leadership. Pictured above with Lakehead's Interim President Dr. John Whitfield are Christine Chczick (rig ht), a g raduate of Westgate Collegiate & Vocational Institute who is enrolled in the engineering technology program (Chemical), and Ashley Gillson (left), a Port Arthur Collegiate Institute graduate enrolled in the honours bachelor of science program in biology and chemistry. A Presidential Search is Underway Quick Facts About Lakehead University Lakehead Unive rsity is in the process of searching for a new president to replace Dr. Robert G. Rosehart who left Thunder Bay in September to become president and vice-chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. -- Lakehead University evolved from the Lakehead Technical Institute which was established in 1946. -- Lakehead's motto is "Ad augusta per angusta" whic h means "Achieveme nt through Effort." Maureen Doig, chair of the Board of Governors and chair of the preside ntial search committee, invites e veryone who wishes to make a suggestion or contribute his or her ideas on the presidential search to contac t: Lakehead's colours are Royal Blue and Gold. The Varsity team mascot is The Thunderwolf and can often be seen cheering on the fans at Lakehead University's main gym which is nicknamed "Thunderdome." The Board Secretariat, UC-2009 -- For the current academic year, Lakehead has a total of 5,489 full-time s tudents (5,272 full -time undergraduate and 217 full-time graduate students). Thunder Bay, Ontario P78 5El Fax: (807) 343-8075 E-mail: bdsensec@lakeheadu.ca -- Parents' newsletter which is published three times a year and mailed to approximately 3500 parents across Canada Are there issues and concerns that we should know about? If so, please take a moment now to let us know. -- Lakehead University received its charter in 1965 and the first deg rees in arts and science were granted in May, I 965. Since September, Dr. John Whitfield, formerly Lakehead's vice-president (acade mic), has been serving as interim president. Lakehead University -- Volunteer time with parent and/ or studelll projects -- Lakehead has many graduate programs at the master's level but only one PhD program -- in clinical psychology. Clip and send to: Norma Smith Parents Program Committee Lakehead University 955 Oliver Rd Thunder Bar, ON PlB 5£1 Tel: (807) 343-8522 Fax: (807) 343-8075 EMail: norma.smith@/akeheadu.ca �IW•i;&-~--------------------------VISUAL ARTS LECTURE SERIES Snobelen Tours Old-Growth Forest The Department of Visual Arts has secured funding from the Canada Council to run a Lecture Series featuring a number of artists. The lectures will be held in the William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts and are open to the public. Last month, Dr. Willard H. Carmean, professor emeritus of forestry, accompanied the newly appointed Minister of Natural Resources John Snobelen on a tour of the old-growth forest in the Greenwood Lake Reserve. November 21, 1997 Nancy Paterson, Toronto electronic media/installation TBA (January 1998) Anne Meredith Barry, Newfoundland printmaking March 5 & 6, 1998 Lyndal Osborne, Edmonton prinUinstallation For information call Robbie Buffington at 343-8787 LUMINA CONCERT SERIES The Department of Music is offering the following performances as part of the 199798 concert series. Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are held on campus in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall of the William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts at 12:30 p.m. November 18 Jasper Wood, violin (Eckhardt-Gramatte National Music Competition Winner); David Riley, piano January 13 Les Voix Humanes Susie Nappier and Margaret Little, viola da gamba duo January 28 Piano Six: Andre Laplante, piano 8:00 pm, St. Paul's United Church Subscriptions and tickets available from the Department of Music. Complimentary Parking. For further information call 343-8787 Sponsored by the Lakehead University Music Association Carmean recently gave a paper on the oldgrowth reserve at an international conference on the Development of Forestry and Wood Science Technology held in Belgrade Yugoslavia. The Greenwood Lake Advisory Committee has been awarded a $ 12,584 grant from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). This grant will be used for ecotourism developments at Greenwood Lake including trail development, trail and road signs, information plaques, and for an illustrated color brochure describing the Greenwood Lake Reserve. Native Philosophy Project Receives Funding The Lakehead University Native Philosophy Project has received $250,000 (U.S.) to extend the Rockefeller Foundation Humanities Fellowship Program for another three years. Deadline for applications is January 15, 1998 (similarly in 1999 and 2000) for residencies beginning in September of that year. The Lakehead University Native Philosophy Project is an international, cross-cultural interdisciplinary research program committed to further understanding of the manner in which the world is viewed by the Aboriginal peoples of the Americas. For information contact Dr. Connie Nelson, dean of graduate studies and research at (807) 343-8793. Emergency First Response wins Web site Award http://flash. lakeheadu.ca/~lu _efrt/ home.html Lakehead's Emergency First Response Team has been given an award of excellence by the Paramedic Times for the Canadian content of its Web site. Lakehead's Team Director Aris Scott says that since the Web site was launched in November, 1996, Lakehead has received many inquiries from other universities and agencies. 9 Tune in to the CBC (Clean Beautiful Campus) Clean Beautiful Campus is a campaign at Lakehead to encourage EVERYONE to help keep our campus clean and beautiful. We do have one of the most beautiful campuses in Canada but its going to take effort and cooperation to keep it that way. The Clean Beautiful Campus campaign is an effort to encourage all individuals, clubs, and associations to take responsibility for not just maintaining the condition of our campus, but enhancing it. For individuals, this means putting your garbage (lunch bags, disposable cups, cigarette butts) in the containers provided. Clubs and organizations may choose to be more proactive by planning events and activities that are ultimately going to improve the aesthetics and health environment of our campus. Recycling issues are also of interest to the Committee. There is a representative group who meet regularly to promote CBC and all that this entails - recycling, cleaning, art work on campus, grounds, and green space. If you are interested in participating on the Committee, please contact the LUSU Office (343-8259) or Student Services and Community Relations (343-8522). Please take PRIDE - do whatever you can to promote our Clean Beautiful Campus. Conference and Call for Proposals STLHE'98 at Mount Allison University Faculty and staff are invited to participate in the 18th Annual Conference of the Society for Teaching and Leaming in Higher Education to be held at Mount Allison University, Sackville, N.B. June 24-27, 1998. The theme for the conference is "The Voices of Leaming: Student and Teacher." Organizers welcome panels, short demonstrations ofspecific teaching tips, workshops and other interactive sessions on all topics relating to the communitcation between teachers and students in higher education. For more information visit their Web site at http://www. mta. ca/stlhe98/ ' IAkehead Universil}; November 1997 �i,@•i;&-1--------------------------- Colleague FAQs Frequently Asked Questions About Lakehead's Administrative Information System In June 1996, Lakehead University purchased an integrated administrative software package from Datatel Inc. known as Colleague. Colleague will replace existing student, finance and payroll information systems and also support the information needs of human resources and fundraising. The decision to purchase new administrative software systems followed an extensive review of the University' s current and future information needs by Re-engineering focus teams. A major project to implement Colleague is well underway and is being done in co-operation with Laurentian and Trent universities which have purchased the same software. For Student implementation tasks, the University of Guelph is also part of the consortium. Once fully operational, the integrated Colleague system will eliminate data duplication, provide enhanced services and see Lakehead University effic iently and effectively through the " Year 2000" and beyond. ' If you have questions or concerns regarding the implementation please contact any of the following people: Rita Blais ext. 8526 Finance Judith Mackie ext. 8536 Data Standards/ Shared Codes; Technical Marilyn Husiak ext.8455 Purchasing Brenda Nelson ext. 8615 Student Much work has been done over the past year by four teams. Listed below are the major accomplishments of each and the challenges that lie ahead. ~ FINANCE Major Accomplishments: Formal Training, Testing, Implementation and Live Operation of General Ledger, Purchasing and Accounts Payable modules Delivery of online requisition and receiving training Next Challenge: Implement user reporting, Budget Management and Fixed Assets modules -- DATA STANDARDS AND SHARED CODES Major Accomplishments: Formal Training, Testing, and Implementation of shared database components to support Finance system Establish required shared codes, addressing standards, vendor entry standards Next Challenge: Implement shared database components to support Student system ■---- • • TECHNICAL STUDENT Major Accomplishments: Major Accomplishments: Implementation and operation of multiple Colleague environments for testing and Live Operations Completed formal training for Admissions, Curriculum Management, Academic Records, Registration and Degree Audit Establish appropriate security at operating system, database and Colleague application levels for Finance system Next Challenge: Implement live e nvironment with appropriate security and provide technical support for the Student system Analysis of current processes Development of specifications for Ontario University Application Centre interface Next Challenge: Implement Admissions and Communication Management modules Lakehead University, November, 1997 �lta:•1;6-1----------------------------- 11 Q. How do I get trained for Q. What hardware and soft- Colleague Financials? First you should ask yourself if you need to be trained at this time. ware do I need to access the Datatel/Colleague system? Q. As a Requisitioner, what steps must I tllke to have my requisition approved? A. HARDWARE: A minimum 386 A. Once you have entered all necessary Training to date has been in the area of electronic requisitioning. Anyone who requires purchase orders should receive Datatel/Colleague Electronic Requisition Training. based PC (running Windows), or a MACintosh is required. A network connect is also needed. For more information contact Geoff Hill ext. 8400. information on the REQM (requisition maintenance) screen: Those with signing authority should also be trained, i.e. all deans, chairs, directors and department heads. As well, resea_rchers who have signing authority for research projects should be trained. SOFTWARE: Terminal emulation software provides terminal login access to the Datatel host machine, which is called "trillium," and also sets up the function keys for use by the database software. A. Subsequent to training, you will be expected to send your requisitions to Purchasing electronically. Training is scheduled through the Finance Department. Please contact either Rita Blais at ext. 8526 or Margot Ross at ext. 8730. Requisition training sessions are available for both PC and MAC users and are usually conducted on Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. When available, training sessions in other areas of the Colleague system will be announced. FOR PC's the terminal emulation software is called wlntegrate and is available to those who have accounts on the Novell servers SKY, GALE and FOBA FOR MACintosh the terminal emulation software is called NCSA telnet and is available to those who have accounts on the Novell server MIST If you have been scheduled for training, or have been provided with a Colleague account, contact Pat Cholin ext. 8574 for instructions on accessing wlntegrate or NCSA telnet. * go to the "approvals field 17" and detail to the APRV screen * go to the "next approvals field 2" and: * enter the "approver login id", or * search for the appropriate "approver login id" using the ... lookup feature * finish to return to REQM * note: on REQM screen, "approvals field 17" remains blank * go to " requisition done field 26" and enter "Y" * finish The requisition is forwarded electronically to the (next) approver. Do you have a question for Colleague FAQs? If so, contact Judith Mackie, Re-engineering, at ext. 8536. "You've got to look at learning Colleague as an adventure and know that you can always phone us for help. " Ask Marilyn Husiak what she thinks of Colleague and you'll get an honest answer. "I like it," she says. "Once you get the hang of it, it's actually quite convenient. It saves time and reduces paperwork." -~ --~-=~~ Husiak has been working with the system since last December. While she admits there is a learning curve involved, she appreciates and enjoys certain things about the system -- like having all the current data on a vendor stored in one data base. She also likes the quick look up features on the status of requisitions and purchase orders. And she likes being able to see the effect on budgets. "There's a lot more to purchasing than just placing an order," says Husiak. "And everyone who has gone through the Colleague Requisitioning Training now has a much better understanding of what is involved in the entire cycle of ordering. The cycle does not begin until you start it with a requisition and it does not end for you until the goods or services have been accepted and paid." Lakehead University, November 1997 �+m•n&-r--------------------------MONTREAL MEMORIAL SERVICE Friday, December 5, 1997 12:15 p.m. LU Agora Students, Staff and Faculty are Welcome CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY Lakehead University Community CounciJ will be having a Children's Christmas Party on Sunday, December I4, I 997 from I to 4 pm in the Faculty Lounge. USED CLOTHING AND TOY DRIVE Lakehead Residence students are organizing another drive lo collect warm winter clothing and Children's Toys. To make your contribution, contact Norma Jean Newbold at ext. 8622 CHRISTMAS PARADE Lakehead Residence students are participating in the annual O.P.P. Christmas Parade. On Saturday, November 22 and will be collecting non perishable food items for distribution to local foodbanks. PUBLIC LECTURE Mark your calendar for the following Zoocheck Canada and Northwestern Ontario AnimaJ Habitat present OSOTF DRESS DOWN DAYS • Mr. Ian Redmond for a lecture entitled "GorriJJas in the Mist" Saturday, December 6, 1997 Lakehead University Centre Theatre 8 p.m. "Ian Redmond was a longtime colleague of Dr. Dian Fossey, and a leading character in her book Gorillas in the Mist. Dian Fossey, who ventured around the world to live in the jungles of Africa between two volcanoes, forever changed the gorillas' lives and obtained landmark scientific data through her close interactions, respect for, and friendship with them. Fossey was murdered in her bed, on a mountain at the Karisoke Research camp, which she founded. SOME ENCHANTED EVENING Redmond is a Director and Trustee ofthe Digit Fundfor gorilla research and conservation, and as well, has an impressive list of titles and credits." A Benefit for Lakehead University Music Scholarships Thursday, December 4, 1997 Valhalla Inn Ballroom -- Susan Lundgren, President, NOAH, Northwestern Ontario Animal Habitat, Thunder Bay, Ontario. Entertainment including the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra with violinist Maria Cooper performing Max Bruch's Violin Concerto. Symposium 6:30 p.m. and Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Concert and Dancing to follow. Tickets are $65 and available at Thunder Bay Travel, Lakehead Music Department and Changes. For information contact Samantha Wrenshall at 577-6575. CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS 12 Tickets are $10 and available at the LU Bookstore, or at Ticket Express (Fort William Gardens and the Community Auditorium or by calling 684-4444). The Agora is published on the 15th of every month. We encourage you to send in your news. Deadline for the December issue is December 2, 1997. December 12, 1997 January 9, 1998 March 13, 1998 April 10, 1998 May 8, 1998 Agora November 1997 Vol. 14, No. 9 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 & Nicole Sutherland Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. 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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 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. 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