128 10 13078 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/f03bf8471efd66445df77f921b69a483.pdf b5e37b36ad721a860a2cba353ef156fa PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada November 1996, Vol. 13, No. 9 ISSN 0828-5225 NEW BOARD CHAIR AIMS TO BE OPEN AND APPROACHABLE "The greatest challenge facing the Board ofGovernors today is to maintain the integrity of Lakehead University with the resources allocated," says the newly elected Chair Maureen Doig. "There may be some difficult decisions ahead but I am hopeful they can be made in the same manner that previous decisions have been made -- fairly and equitably." Maureen Doig has been a member of the Board since 1988 and is the first woman to hold the position of Chair. She follows in the footsteps of Pat O'Brien who served as Chair from 1994 to 1996. Maureen Doig is a former Intensive Care Nurse and currently manages the business ofher husband's busy medical practice. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Children's Aid Society and is a founding director of Thunder Bay Children's Services Foundation where she currently serves as President. Maureen Doig Chair Lakehead University Board of Governors As well as being Chair of the Lakehead University Board of Governors, Maureen Doig chairs the Board's Executive Committee, the Investment Committee, and is a member of the Task Force on Funding. She is Chair of the Council of Chairs of Ontario Universities and Chair of the National Association of University Board Chairs and Secretaries for which she is organizing an annual meeting that will take place in Thunder Bay next April. Among those invited to attend will be all University presidents in Canada. INSIDE Shared Resources Supporting Research at Lakehead ... page 6 Lakehead's new Board Chair is fond of Thunder Bay and sees her volunteer work as an intellectual challenge and a way of giving something back to her community. She is pleased that the new members elected this year to the Board of Governors seem to complement the strong volunteer commitment already present on this Board. If there is one message Maureen Doig would like to get out to faculty and staff, it is that Lakehead University's Board of Governors is open and approachable. Several years ago, in response to the Broadhurst report on university accountability, the Board was restructured to include more student and staff representation. Having these additional voices around the table has proved to be very useful, she says, in helping the Board sort through the different issues facing the University. --Frances Harding Board of Governors Richard Andison Joe Baratta Don Barnes* Allan Becker Donald Caron Anthony Chan* Kelly Collins* Maureen Doig, Chair Jackie Dojack" Trevor Farrell Corinne Fox Christine Frank Paul Gordon Mayor David Hamilton Steve Hessian Lois Hutchinson* Tom Jones Glenna Knutson* Eric Long* Bill McDermott Dusty Miller John O'Brien Pat O'Brien John Pierrnan Robert Rosehart Michael Richardson* Douglas Scott Ken Sundell * New Members �AROUND CAMPUS ZANATTA ALUMNI MEMORIAL GAMES NEW COMPUTER LAB The Annual Zanatta Games, sponsored this year by Campbell & Company Insurance Brokers and Traders General Insurance Company, attracted about 800 fans to the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse and raised $1500 towards the newly established Zanatta Memorial Bursary Trust Fund. Presentations were made to the recipients of the Zanatta Scholarships who were selected for their leadership, athletic talent and academic excellence. This year the two recipients are Alicia Gunn and Paul Andrews. Alicia Gunn is a second-year Academic All Canadian. Last year she was OWIAA West Rookie of the year, and a member of the All Canadian Rookie Team. She is enrolled in Economics. Paul Andrews has been an Academic All Canadian the past four years while attending Lakehead. He graduated in 1996 with a Physics/Math degree, and is now enrolled in the Faculty of Education. The scholarships were presented by Vince Friyia, a long-time friend of the Zanatta family. Friyia attended Lakehead with John Zanatta and was CIAU Hockey Player of the Year 1980. HAPPY RETIREMENT, PAUL Avenor executives visited the campus recently to see how Lakehead handles its internal and external communications. · Included was a tour of the new Pentium computer lab and a tutorial with CTRC's Carol Otte. MISSING Alumni Services is missing a blue and white Expo-system display unit. If anyone has information about the unit, contact Rob Zuback at 343-8916. TOASTMASTERS Thunder Bay Toastmasters Club begins a six-week course in communications skills specifically for Francophones wishing to gain skill and confidence in public speaking. It is also an opportunity for those fluent in French to network with other Francophones at the Port Arthur Ukrainian Prosvita Society Hall on Third Avenue (off Memorial Avenue) at 7:00 p.m. For infonnation call Yves Prevost (Forestry) at 343-8342. ALUMNI PHONATHON Citing his record of giving Lakehead's Chief of Security "Just about everything he asked for," Executive Director, University Services, Grant Walsh presented Paul Brezanoczy with a new security vehicle at his retirement party. The tiny, battery powered truck has all the bells and whistles including the University crest There have been countless minor incidents on campus during Paul Brezanoczy's 17-year career but nothing too out of the ordinary with the exception of one incident that took place last month: a student was stabbed as he was walking home at night along the path that runs behind the Bora Laskin building. "I've enjoyed the people I work with as well as the students and faculty that I have met," says Brezanoczy. "One of the things that frustrates me the most is when people don't understand that Security is there to enforce the rules and regulations which benefit everyone." He says some people complain that Security is always bothering people for one reason or another, when in fact they are just doing their job. Brezanoczy's retirement plans include relocating to the west coast and travelling the North American continent, particularly the United States, "while I'm still in good health." "I would like to say good-bye and thanks to all those I've met and worked with here at the University." This article first appeared in the October 29, 1996 issue ofthe Argus. It is reprinted here (with minor editorial changes) courtesy ofthe Argus. 2 The telephone lines are buzzing at the Avila Centre as the Alumni Association's annual phonathon gets underway. This year the Office of Alumni Services is recruiting staff and faculty volunteers to assist the student employees in raising$185,000. To date over $30,000 has been raised, says Manager of Alumni Services Rob Zuback. GETTING THE MESSAGE OUT Julie Kress captured the attention of a MuchMusic film crew when they were on campus in September to film the Kumbaya Festival for AIDS awareness. They interviewed the second-year Concurrent Education student in the Health Unit about initiatives at Lakehead to promote safe sex and responsible use ofalcohol. The two-minute clip was later aired on the music video station. Kress is an active member of Lakehead's Alcohol Awareness Committee. Agora, November, 1996 �FACULTY APPROACHED TO MAKE THEIR CONTRIBUTION to Lakehead's $1 million Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) Campaign Dick MacGillivray believes it's important for faculty to do their part to ensure that Lakehead's enrolment stays healthy. That is why he has volunteered to contact all academic units on campus and apprise them of the Government of Ontario's program to match dollar for dollar all funds raised for student financial aid before March 31, 1997. To date Lakehead has raised over $660,000 towards its $1 million goal. The Department of Geography was the first department to create a named endowment for $5,000. Volunteer Dick MacGi/livray (left) is shown with the Chair of the Department Brian Lorch (centre) and the LU OSOTF campaign Co-chair Fred Poulter. MacGillivray says the response from faculty has been encouraging but more participation is required to meet our faculty goal. While topnotch students' may be able to finance their education through scholarships, MacGillivrary says he is worried about the mid-range students who are capable of handling the academic demands of a university program but may need assistance to finance their education. "More and more the government is shifting responsibility for the financing of education to the individual," he says. "Without such programs as the OSOTF, there is a very real tendency that the privileged few will attend university and the unprivileged many will not." MacGillivray says that in a minority of cases there is a sense in which people feel they have contributed enough through the Share Our Northern Vision Campaign. Chemical engineering professor Venugopala Rao Puttagunta created a 30th Anniversary Bursary in recognition of his wife, Krishna. Geology professor Roger Mitchell and his wife Val Dennison established a LU 30th Anniversary Bursary in Geology. "But then we've had to explain that the timing of this campaign is not ours. Effectively all we're doing is taking advantage of the opportunity the government has given us. It's simply too good an opportunity to pass up." -- FH For more information about the LU OSOTF campaign contact Jo-Anne Silverman at 343-8910. Agora, November, 1996 3 �l d44•h•iad•Mlhii4d¥JM4H---------------------Personalized Approach to Quit Smoking An innovative program will again be available to the members of the Lakehead University community and general public. First preference will be given to the University community members. The program takes six weeks with a once a week appointment lasting between 30-45 minutes. It is known that smoking behaviour is a very serious behavioural and biological addiction. Hence to quit smoking and maintain smoke-free behaviour is a difficult task, however, it is possible to break this habit and be smoke-free for the rest ofyour life. Ifyou are determined to quit smoking, then this program is for you. A deposit of $100 will be required. However, $25 will be refunded at the successful completion of the program, another $25 will be refunded after three months being smoke-free and the remaining $50 will be refundedfor being smoke-free for one year. Robert G. Rosehart President, Lakehead University For consultation and appointment contact 346-QUIT (346-7848) at Lakehead University. For further information contact Paul Satinder, Department ofPsychology, at 343-8441. Passings Congratulations to the School of Nursing Word has just been received from the College of Nurses ofOntario that I 00 per cent of our 1996 class (32 graduates) that wrote the CNA Nurses Registration Examination passed the examination. Few institutions achieve the I 00 per cent pass rate and a special congratulations goes to the graduates and the Nursing faculty on this accomplishment. Teaching Jobs Available in Korea The Registrar has details on Teaching Opportunities (ESL) for recent graduates available in Seoul, South Korea. Good News from CIDA An official announcement will be made shortly (or already depending upon the Agora publication date) about an exciting new project to be supported by CIDA. Particular congratulations go to John Naysmith and the Faculty offorestry team (JoAnn Crichlow and Ulf Runesson) involved in the new project and to Anne Klymenko in the Office of Graduate Studies and Research for all their hard work in the various proposals. This award is yet another proof of the saying that no matter how tough the competition looks, it is better to compete than not to challenge the mountain. Take Heart Network I recently attended a seminar put on by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit to launch the Take Heart Network. Lakehead University faculty from Nursing and Kinesiology participated. A key message related to indicators and risk factors in heart disease and smoking has often been singled out as a significant risk factor. As you may know, in the past Paul Satinder of the Department of Psychology has run a successful program aimed at smoking and below is the notice regarding his next program. Please give it your every consideration. This past month has been a tough one in that we have lost several old friends and supporters ofLakehead University: Betty Coates, the long-serving Alumni Board Member and past President who served the Alumni organization in many, many capacities as well as Ted Christiansen, our long-term labour representation to the Lakehead University Board of Governors. Special acknowledgements are due for the service they gave to the betterment of Lakehead University over the years. Registration 1997 A small group representing various departments involved with registration has met on two occasions to discuss some of the problems encountered with this past year's registration process. Further work will be focused on the steps to be taken to improve the experience for our students in the Fall '97 process. John Whitfield will coordinate this effort along with Pentti Paularinne, the Registrar's Office staff and Student Services. As part of a more timely process, all course/program changes for the 97/98 Calendar will have to be passed through Senate by the January 1997 meeting. Retirees As you know, Paul Brezanoczy is retiring shortly from the position of Chief of Security at Lakehead University. I recently received a copy ofa letter of thanks t9 Paul written by a student and I have taken the liberty of extracting a few paragraphs: "During the passage of the summer months and on up to this present date, I have been very impressed with all the members of the Security department. Studying and generally working at the University many offhours, I have had the necessity ofasking questions, and seeking assistance of the people that make up your department. In every situation I have found these people to be courteous, professional and helpful. ...continued on page 5 4 Agora, November, 1996 �Being a student who has spent a number ofyears in industry, I have found this constructive, positive attitude ofthe security personnel to be very refreshing. All too often, people with power tend to use it to express their own self worth and not as a tool for the purpose ofhelping others. A Tip from CTRC I believe that this attitude is a reflection ofyour style and I wanted to say... Thanks!" □ ■1 Thank you, Paul, for all your efforts on behalf of the Lakehead University community. Jobs, Jobs, Jobs and a Degree The debate rages on but consider this interesting twist. Statistics Canada has, for a long time, shown that your best bet to employment is via a university degree. In spite of this, the folklore continues about college grads and private vocational school graduates having better employment opportunities. Recently I was given some interesting data on student loan default rates. If you were to accept the premise that a low loan default translates into the probability of employment success, consider the following data: For 1993-1994 Average Ont. University Student Default Rate: 11.5% (Lakehead University was 9. 7% one of the lowest 5 in Ontario) Average Ont. Community College Student Default Rate: 21.3% Private Vocational Schools: Interesting data! Board Chair Changes Elsewhere in this issue you will read about our incoming Board Chair Maureen Doig. I would like to acknowledge the hard work. long hours and difficult issues faced by outgoing Pat O'Brien during his term in the position of Board Chair. Pat devotes a tremendous amount of personal time to public service and you will see him return to the public eye next year as the United Way Campaign Chair for 1997. Student Opportunity Trust Fund We are well on our way to the $1 million target with about $660,000 pledged to date. Geography has taken a leadership role as a department and I encourage all other academic and administrative departments to respond to their leadership. Agora, November, 1996 Disk Space on the Administrative Servers By Christine Nielsen Senior Network Analyst Communications Technology Research Centre From time to time it is important to remind people to delete unnecessary files from the servers SKY and GALE. These servers provide applications and services to over 1,000 faculty and staff users and have a combined total disk space of 14 gigabytes. This may sound like a lot of disk space, but it is not when you consider that the average PC is shipped from the manufacturer with a gigabyte of disk space. This makes it impossible for the servers to act as backup areas for local hard drives for 1,000 users. Even if the average user only has IO megabytes of space in their account, IO megabytes times 1000 users equals 10 gigabytes! With the applications, mail, personal windows, and system files also required to be on the server, this doesn't leave room for many personal files. User account space is an important issue. Lately, many people have complained that they have received error messages when starting E-mail. The cause of these messages turned out to be that there was no room left in their account to send/receive mail. Deleting old or unnecessary E-mail messages is a good start. Many people also subscribe to listserves and fill their account with E-mail. There is no need to be a member of a listserve, since most listserves have associated newsgroups where you can read the same postings. Finally, work files can be copied to the c:drive and/or to floppy disks to remove them from the server. Just make sure you make backup copies of any files that you have on your c:drive as you wouldn't want to lose your work! The number of administrative accounts has grown from 450 to over I 000 in the last year and this growth is expected to continue in the future. This makes disk space a scarce resource. So let's all chip in and try to keep disk space usage on the servers to a minimum. 5 �RESEARCH NEWS Lakehead University's Environmental Lab SHARED RESOURCES SUPPORTING RESEARCH AT LAKEHEAD by Sara Hatherly In these times of funding cuts to post-secondary institutions, Lakehead University has found an innovative way to acquire additional funds for research. Through its Centre for Analytical Services (LUCAS), Lakehead is providing laboratory services to industry on a contract basis while using the extra revenue earned by the Centre to support ongoing student and faculty research. The Environmental Lab, found on the third floor of the Centennial Building, is one of four laboratories that make up the Centre for Analytical Services. It specializes in the analysis of aquatic and forest-based soils, plant tissue, and water. Analytical services include soils nutrient and physical parameter testing, wetlands analysis, and forest soils profiling. In fact, some of the most frequently performed tests in the Environmental Lab include testing for common elements of soils such as nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, iron, manganese, copper, calcium and magnesium. Looking after the day to day activities of the Environmental Lab is Peter Lee, a professor in the Department of Biology. Lee started the Lab in conjunction with his Wild Rice project. When funding cutbacks saw the end of that particular project, the activity of Lee's lab was renewed through an affiliation with the Centre for Analytical Services. Lakehead's Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Connie Nelson was instrumental in initiating the process of bringing potential academic users together to form the Soils Advisory Committee. The outcome has been the establishment of the Environmental Laboratory. Says Nelson, "The creation of the Environmental Laboratory has allowed Peter Lee's expertise to address a variety of unmet needs in the region for scientific analytic testing. At the same time, the establishment of this laboratory is providing an essential source of income to acquire specialized equipment and qualified staff that Dr. Lee applies to basic research and the training of graduate stUdents. In addition, the acquisition of this new equipment has meant that Dr. Lee is able to instruct a Limnology course that provides students with a valuable knowledge base in fresh water lakes." As well as serving as Academic Supervisor, Peter Lee is Chair of the Soils Group which provides academic input for the operation of the lab. The purpose of the multi-disciplinary Soils Group is to develop more effective ways of producing the tests required for academic soils programs here at Lakehead. Current members of the Soils Group represent a variety of academic disciplines including Civil Engineering, Geology, Anthropology, Biology, and Forestry. Biology professor Peter Lee uses the Environmental Lab to conduct research in the area of environmental assessment and bioremedfation. At any given time as much as 40 per cent of the Environmental Lab's work is done for the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research. CNFER is not the laboratory's sole contract client, however. Other clients include Sturgeon Organics and Avenor Inc. Recently Placer Dome signed an agreement with Lakehead to sponsor the work of three graduate students who will help the company do some environmental assessment work related to the company's interest in a new mine in Northwestern Ontario. The students will use the Environmental Lab to conduct water, soil and plant tissue samples. "This is a new development," says Peter Lee, "and may lead to further work in the area of bioremediation." Bioremediation involves the use of plants to contain or correct environmental problems caused by pollution. It is field of study that is of particular interest to Peter Lee. For further information about the Environmental Lab contact Peter Lee at 343-8662. Sara Hatherly wrote this article for S.P.A.R.K. - Lakehead, a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. A number of representatives of the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research (CNFER) work with the Soils Group including Len Meyers an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Forestry. Meyers utilizes the lab for his research into the areas of forest stripping and cultivation of soils. 6 Agora, November, 1996 �What's New in the Library THE VIRTUAL LIBRARY The Chancellor Paterson Library, in partnership with Statistics Canada and Canada Communication Group Publishing, is participating in a pilot project to assess the impact of replacing print publications with electronic equivalents. Beginning in September and running for 12 months, a selection of government publications will only be available through the Internet. The project includes titles such as Consumer Prices and Price Indexes, Education Quarterly Review, Travel-log, Health Reports, Juristat, Hansard and Canada Gazette. For more information about the Electronic Publications Pilot, contact the Government Documents Librarian at 343-8147 or visit the Library's web page. FIRST SEARCH On September 30th, the Library began subscribing to a new service called FirstSearch for a trial period. This Internet accessible service is available to all faculty, staff and students of Lakehead University and provides access to approximately 50 databases of information. The majority of these databases offer citations to periodical literature, and several which were not previously available include: ABl/lnfonn - indexes 1,000 business and management periodicals ArtAbstracts - abstracts from 200 international art publications Dissertation Abstracts - doctoral dissertations EconLit - corresponds to Journal of Economic Literature Environment - key areas of environmental sciences INSPEC - covers physics, electrical engineering, computing RILM - abstracts of music literature Those wishing to use FirstSearch must first attend a FirstSearch class offered in the Library. Please contact the Information Desk at Extension 8302 for dates and times of scheduled classes. SEARCHABLE DATABASES THROUGH THE WORLD WIDE WEB If you would like to search for articles in health, education, computing, social sciences, humanities and sciences you should try some of these databases now available through the World Wide Web. URLs are provided below, however, these sites are also linked to the Library's web page. ZDNET (http://home..zdnet.com/) This is the Ziff-Davis Publishing page through which you can search the contents of many popular computer magazines such as PC Computing, MacWeek and many others. Some full-text articles are available. UNCOVER (http://www.carl.org/uncover) This database allows you to search the contents of over 15,000 journals and magazines in many subject areas. Searching can be performed with information from the title, author or journal name. It is also possible to browse through the tables of contents ofjournal issues. MEDSCAPE (http://www.medscape.com) Through this page, you can search the National Library of Medicine's Medline database. ERIC (http://www.ericir.syr.edu/) This page allows you to search the ERIC database. The ERIC database contains references to articles in education and education related journals. Agora, November, 1996 7 �ld41¥4d9=tUl•ii¥49UiUc---------------------Said Easa (Civil Engineering) has been elevated to the membership level of "Fellow" within the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE). "The distinction of fellow has been conferred on Easa in recognition of his excellence in engineering and for services rendered to his profession and to Canada," says the certificate of award given to Easa by President Dan Burns at the CSCE Annual Conference, held in Ottawa, June 1995. Easa is Chair of the CSCE Transportation Division and Chair of the (first ever) CSCE Transportation Specialty Conference to be held in Edmonton, May 29 - June I, 1996. Easa was a keynote speaker at The AlAzhar Fourth International Engineering Conference, held in Cairo, December 1619, 1995. The title of this opening lecture was "Intelligent Transportation Systems: Past, Present, and Future." At this conference, the following papers were presented by Easa and his graduate students: "New Methodology for Available Sight Distance in Two-Dimensional Horizontal and Vertical Alignments," "Modelling Creep Behaviour of Polymeric Grids," "The Development of InSitu Test Facility of Determination of Shear Strength of Asphalt Layers," "Nonparametric Analysis of Pavement Reliability," and "Thermal Stress Analysis of Asphalt Overlays." The first two papers were presented by Y. Hassan (a PhD student currently working at Lakehead University) and the other papers by R. Abdel Nabi, A. Sherif and Easa, respectively. The papers, coauthored by Abd El Halim of Carleton University, were also published in the conference proceedings. Easa presented a paper entitled "Effect of Road Geometry on Cracking of Asphalt Pavements" at the Transportation Congress of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), held in San Diego, October, 1995. Easa chaired The Planning Track of the Congress (seven technical sessions) and was a member of the Steering Committee of this international congress. A paper entitled "Design Considerations of Passing Sight Distance and Passing Zones" was presented by Y. Hassan (co-authored by Easa and A. Abd El Halim) at the International Symposium on Highway Geometric Design Practices, held in Boston, September, 1995. 8 Easa wrote two articles entitled "Electric Vehicles Soon a Reality" and "Underpass and Bridge Construction without Traffic Interruption" in the Canadian Civil Engineering Magazine, CSCE, December 1995, and published the following journal papers: "Estimating Line-Segment Reliability Using Monte Carlo Simulation," Journal ofSurveying and Land Information Systems, Vol. 55, No. 3, 1995, and "Sight Distance on Horizontal Alignments with Continuous Lateral Obstructions," Transportation Research Record 1500, 1995, the latter paper was authored by Y. Hassan, Easa, and Abd El Halim. Fakhri Karray (Electrical Engineering) co-chaired the First International Conference on Technology Parks and Transfer of Knowledge, held in Tunis, Tunisia, July 1996. Many world renowned experts in the different areas of science and technology have attended the Conference. Karray has also been recently appointed by the IEEE Control Systems Society Board of Governor to serve on its Conference Editorial Board. He has been invited to present a tutorial on Aspects of Leaming and Identification in Automation Systems during the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, to be held in Shanghai, China, December I 996. Karray has been appointed a member of the organizing committee of the IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control, to be held in Istanbul, Turkey, July, 1997, and a member of the International Program Committee of the Second International Symposium on Intelligent Automation and Control to be held in Anchorage, Alaska, in May, 1998. A chapter co-authored by F. Karray and C. de Silva entitled "Leaming Systems and Identification" will appear in 1997 in the Universal Encyclopedia of Life Supporting Systems. Karray wrote a comprehensive review of two well regarded books written by C. de Silva and E. Cox in the area of Fuzzy Logic as applied to industry and business. It will be published in the IEEE Spectrum Magazine, the widest read technical magazine of any professional society. In addition he has attended and chaired three technical sessions in the 25th IEEE SMC and published recently the following journal papers: "Stiffening Control of a Class of Nonlinear Affine Systems," IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronics, vol. 33, no. 2 (co-authors M. Glaum and A. Grewal); "Systems Identification by Means of Bilinear lnterpolators," in Journal ofSystems Analysis, Modeling and Control, in press (co- A "Friend of NSERC" Certificate was presented by the President of Lakehead Bob Rosehart to Stephan (Steve) Dudzinski ofthe Kakabeka Falls Game Farm. The nomination was put forth by Murray Lankester of the Biology Department (right) in recognition of Dudzlnskl's support and expertise provided over the past 20 years to NSERC-funded research on the health of large boreal mammals. If anyone at Lakehead would like to acknowledge their indebtedness to a private citizen for support given to their NSERC-funded research program, nominations can be sent to NSERC in Ottawa by Fax at (613) 943-0742 or E-mail: COMM@NSERC.CA. Agora, November, 1996 �authors: T. Dwyer and D. Makrakis.); "Robust Slewing of a Class ofFlexible Spacecraft Systems," in IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 40, no. 11 (co-author V. Modi); "Composite Control Scheme for Joint Tracking and Active Vibration Suppression of Mobile Flexible Manipulator Systems," in Acta Astronautica, vol.36, no.5 (co-authors V. Modi and H. Mah). Margaret Johnston (Geography) presented a paper entitled "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Visitor Regulation Strategies for Polar Tourism" at the Polar Tourism: Environmental Implications and Management" Conference at the Scott Polar Research Institute in Cambridge, England, August 19-21, 1996. Peter Duinker (Forestry) has accepted an invitation to join the Honorary Editorial Advisory Board for the Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS). The EOLSS is a major international effort to synthesize current knowledge related to global sustainable development, water, energy, environment, food and agriculture, and knowledge foundations. It will be published during 1988 in both paper (about 60 volumes of some 45,000 pages) and CDROM. Jim McAuliffe (Kinesiology) presented a paper entitled "Vision and verbal knowledge of results (KR) as nonredundant sources of information in the acquisition of a linear positioning movement" at the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Leaming and Sport Psychology annual conference held in Vancouver, British Columbia, October 26-29, 1995. In addition, McAuliffe collaborated with Eric Buckolz and Cam O' Donnell of The University of Western Ontario on three papers which were presented at the conference. The papers entitled "Escaping response interference in a choice reaction time task I: Without post stimulus involvement," "Escaping response interference in a choice reaction time task II: With post stimulus involvement" were presented by Buckolz. O ' Donnell presented a paper entitled "Inhibition of return: The effect of post saccade processing." The work is a result of a joint research effort between Buckolz, McAuliffe and O'Donnell. McAuliffe has been appointed to the board of directors of the Canadian Agora, November, 1996 Olympic Association (COA). The appointment is a result of Dr. McAuliffe's association with Squash Canada. In April Douglas Thom (Education) gave three lectures at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Bridgetown, Barbados. Two were on the theme "Leadership in Organizations" for an undergraduate and a graduate education student group; the other was a public lecture on "Educational Leadership with Christian Conscience: Focus on Understanding, Finance, and the Future." His visit was sponsored by the Faculty of Education, UWI and the Caribbean Society for Educational Administration. He met Fentey Scott (Education) who was on sabbatical leave at UWI working on the UWI/Lakehead University cooperative venture of course development and design of a training program for educational management in small states in the Eastern Caribbean. UWI plans to publish Thom's public lecture. In August he made a presentation at the International Conference of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration, "Indigenous Perspectives of Educational Management," in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. There he gave the keynote address "Educational Leadership Worldwide: The Christian Conscience Factor" to 450 delegates from around the world. His son, Wes, accompanied him and they met several student groups. Thom's 1996 book Leadership Worldwide: The Christian Conscience Factor, published by the Hong Kong Council For Educational Administration, was a basis for the address which itself is published in the book Keynote Papers ofthe 8th International Conference of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration (CCEA), Kuala Lumpur, August 1996, available from the publisher Institut Aminuddin Baki (IAB), Ministry of Education, Malaysia, Sri Layang, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. Thom has been invited to speak on his original TELC and TLCC Models of Leadership at Harvard University and several other institutions overseas. He was one of two CCEA nominees for a 1996 Commonwealth Foundation Fellowship. m MIRIAM LAPPALA International Student Advisor Enough winter coats were donated this year for Miriam Lappa/a to distribute one to just about every new student The coat drive is one of the many programs and services offered by Lakehead to help International students adjust to life in Thunder Bay. Miriam Lappala knows first-hand what it is like to be an international student at a Canadian university. Born and raised in Zaire, she came to Canada after high school to pursue her undergraduate degree in Sociology at the University of Western Ontario. She says her experience growing up in Africa has made her sensitive to the complexities involved in cultural adjustment. The job of the International Student Advisor is to provide ongoing assistance to Lakehead's 91 international students. Lappala acts as a liaison, providing counse II ing, assisting with student visas, healthcare, and maintaining a Host Family program which links the international student with friends in the community. Her secondary role involves raising awareness of cultural and global issues. One of her projects this year is to help to coordinate the annual celebration oflnternational Days, a week-long celebration scheduled for January 27- Feb. I, 1997. Although enrolment by International students this year has declined over last year, Lappala believes this will change once information is communicated about the decrease in tuition fees for International students. Their fees have declined from $13,278 to $8,840 per year. 9 �ld@@;A=iUl•iitS=ii~G---------------------DECANAL SEARCH VISITING HUMANITIES SCHOLARS Gary Locker's tenn as Dean of Engineering ends on June 30, 1997. The Search Committee for a Dean of Engineering is requesting written comments from members of the University community about the general state of the Faculty of Engineering and its future development. Comments to the Committee should be submitted to Beverley Stefureak, Secretary of the Search Committee, UC2009, FAX 807-343-8075, e-mail bev.stefureak@lakeheadu.ca, no later than Monday, November 18, 1996, 4:00 p.m. All comments will be treated as confidential to the Committee. 1996-97 marks the third year that humanities scholars working in conjunction with the Native Philosophy Project are engaged in research activities at Lakehead University. This year the campus welcomes four scholars whose work at Lakehead is being funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. The following information is taken from their resumes. ATTENTION RESEARCHERS Lakehead University is a participant in the Data Liberation Initiative (DLI), a pilot project to provide Statistics Canada data files and databases for teaching and research purposes. The DLI is a cooperative effort among the Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada (HSSFC), the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), the Canadian Association of Public Data Users (CAPDU), the Canadian Association of Small University Libraries (CASUL), Statistics Canada and other government departments. Lakehead University has subscribed to this consortium-like organization which will purchase data files on a cost-shared basis from Statistics Canada. The data files to be covered under this initiative consist of a broad range of specialized survey files currently not available in paper fonnat. For further infonnation regarding the Data Liberation Initiative, please contact Linda Mitchell, Government Documents Librarian (ext. 8147) or Valerie Gibbons, Search Services Librarian (ext. 8129) in The Chancellor Paterson Library. Some of your questions may be answered by checking the DLI FAQ (FrequentlyAsked Questions) in the World Wide Web (http://www.statcan.ca/Documents/English/Dli/faq.htm). Information regarding the DLI (including a list of files available and those received so far) will also be available on the Library HomePage in November. ABORIGINAL PEOPLES' CONFERENCE More than 110 participants from around the world converged on Lakehead last month to exchange ideas about indigenous peoples' education, literature, environment, history, language, politics, art, identity, health and social issues, land rights, philosophy, and legal and political issues. They included scholars from as far away as Australia, Great Britain and Taiwan. Also included were some of the scholars who are visiting Lakehead this year thanks to funding provided by the Rockefeller Foundation: Jim Cheney, Viola Cordova, and Michael Pomedli. Doug West (Political Science), one of the key organizers, said the purpose of the Conference was "to create a gathering place for intellectual and spiritual sharing." Overall he was pleased with the event although he would have liked more Lakehead faculty to participate. The conference was free to students and West estimates that about 50 students participated throughout the weekend. Partial funding for the Conference was provided by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). West and his colleagues will be coordinating the publication of the conference proceedings. 10 Jim Cheney is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin - Waukesha who received in PhD and MA from the University of Wisconsin. Cheney's research interests for the past I0 years have mainly been in the areas of environmental ethics and ecological feminism. He considers First Nations' philosophies, particularly as they pertain to questions of ethical and epistemological relationships to nature, his primary research area. He can be contacted by telephoning 346-7898. Viola Cordova comes to Lakehead after spending the past year as visiting scholar with the Philosophy Department of Oregon State University. There her responsibilities included giving courses on World Views and Environmental Values; Native American Philosophy; and Concepts of the Sacred. Her dissertation for the PhD in Philosophy she earned from the University of New Mexico was entitled "The Concept of Monism in Navajo Thought." She can be contacted by telephone at 346-7899. Ryan Parr works with the Department of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. Parr has a PhD in Biological Anthropology from the same institution. His current research interests include the use of molecular methods to determine population genetics of ancient groups from the New World and particularly the ancient Near East. He can be reached by calling 343-8632. Michael M. Pomedli is a Professor of Philosophy at St. Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan, who has a PhD from Duquesne University, Pennsylvania, and a Master of Divinity from St John's University, Collegeville, Minneapolis. Titles of recent books he has published are Whole to Part: Tensions in Western Thinking and Aboriginal Cultures, 1996; Ethnophilosophical and Ethnolinguistic Perspectives on the Huron Indian Soul, 1991; and William Kurelek's Huronia Mission Paintings, 1991. His phone number is 346-7897. Group Home & Auto Insurance Plan for LUfaculty, staff& alumni Sponsored by Lakehead University Alumni Association "Save money and help the Association at the same time" Call for a Quote 1-800-327-5580 Agora, November, 1996 �SPECIAL NOT£ ON YOUR BEN£FIT COV£RA6£: In the October issue of The Agora we told you that the carrier for our Group Life Insurance coverage had been changed to Sun Life. Please note that this is life insurance only - no changes have been made to our medical, dental or vision insurance!! However, this past summer the Canadian part of The Prudential Company of America was purchased by London Life, and you will notice a name change on any correspondence you may receive from them. There has been no change in our policy - all benefits are the same. We will continue to submit claims on the Prudential forms until new forms arrive. Remember, information will be coming your way soon regarding the new Optional Life Insurance and Voluntary AD&D Insurance - watch for it!! We're now on the Internet!! Benefit Rates: Employees often ask what the actual premiums are for LU benefits: Family Single Coverage Coverage S60.18/mo $19.94/mo Medical Benefits S59.67/mo $26.74/mo Basic Dental Benefits S 6.04/mo $ 2.00/mo Vision Benefits Supplemental Dental $20.89/mo Benefits (if applicable) $ 8.29/mo Retired Faculty and Senior Employees: $101.22/mo Medical Benefits $50.62/mo S 60.30/mo Basic Dental Benefits $30.14/mo Long Term Disability Benefits - $0.626 x monthly salary Group Life Insurance - $0.24 per $ 1,000 of annual salary times whatever coverage you have (1.5 , 2 or 3 times) Note: All rates include PST. Benefits information can be found on LUCI, as we have told you previously, but it is now also available through the Lakehead University Home Page on the Internet!! Just click on Administrative Departments, then Human Resources, and see what's available!! Besides benefits information, you'll also find some collective agreements and holiday schedules. Please let us know what you think of it - just e-mail us at Judy. bertrand@lakeheadu.ca. Be sure to read your pay advice (pay deposit stub) - It contains important information. Is This The Aging Process? Average number of times per day a 5-year-old laughs: 150 A 45-year-old middle manager: 8 Some Frequently Asked Questions about Benefits: Q What is Lakehead University's coverage for chiropractors? A Our plan will reimburse up to $8 per visit (to a maximum of$200 per calendar year) for chiropractic treatment, but only afteryour OHIP maximum has been reached!! Your chiropractor will know when you have reached this limit, and will then begin charging you the entire cost of the treatment. Once you are being charged this entire cost, you can start submitting your receipts to Prudential/London Life for reimbursement. Q Is massage therapy covered under our plan? A Yes, treatment by a licensed masseuse is covered up to $8 per visit to a maximum of$200 per calendar year,providedyou have a written referral from your physician. Quote ofthe Month: The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple. INHUNfl NJJ1OUI Agora, November, 1996 Oscar Wilde Human Resources Telephone 343-8334 Fax number 346-7701 11 �CALENDAR ~---------------BIOLOGY SEMINAR -:SERIES November 11 Monday 3:30 PM Ken Deacon and Aparna Nirdosh, Biology: Senate Chambers "Rain Forest Destruction and its Consequences." • : November 22 Friday 7:00 PM El Mollo, Anthropology: Regional Centre 1001: ''Two possible cases of lepromatous leprosy from the Dakleh Oasis in Egypt." • - November 28 Thursday 11:30 AM Lee Hester, History: CB 3012: "American Indians, denial and bad science." - - January 16 Thursday 11 :30 AM Linda Spooner, Regional Health Laboratory: UC 0050 "Genetic counseling." January 23 Thursday 11 :30 AM Lada Malek, Biology: UC 0050: "Plant desiccation tolerance: a dry topic for biophysics?" January 30 Thursday 7:00 PM I. Smith, LUSTR Co-op: Regional Centre 0005: "LUSTR Co-op and New Technologies for Production of Forestry Seedlings." - February 6 Thursday 11:30AM Jake Vander Wal, Ont. Min. Envir. UC 0050: "How Science is becoming less important in Society." February 13 Thursday 11:30 AM lnderjit Nirdosh, Biology: UC 0050: "Allelopathy in Annual and Perennial weeds." February 27 Thursday 3:30 PM Michael McPherson, Highview Animal Clinic: Regional Centre 1002: TBA topic in veterinary medicine March 6 Thursday 11 :30 AM - Azim Mallik: Biology UC 0050: "Tree-shrub-mycorrhizal interactions: implications for retrogressive succession and forest management." •• • ----• -.-■ - ••• -- LUMINA CONCERT SERIES 1996-97 Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall Music and Visual Arts Centre 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. November 17 Frederic Lacroix, piano Ontario Young Artist Competition winner, sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations and the Thunder Bay Branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association (Note: 2:00 p.m.) Subscriptions and tickets available from the Department of Music. For further information call 343-8787. FORESTRY SEMINAR SERIES November 18 Yves Prevost will speak on the topic "Peru: A Land of Challenges and Opportunity" on Monday, November 18, 1996 at 4:00 pm in Room: RB 2042. Slide Presentation. Everyone Welcome. •• • --•••• • --•- March 12 Wednesday 7:00 PM Ronald Mahler, M.D. FRCPC: RC 0005 "Skin cancer." March 20 Thursday 11 :30 AM Nicholas Escott and team, Thunder _ Bay Regional Hospital UC 0050: - "Pathology as a career choice in the ■ - 1990s." ■ ----------■-----■---- 12 DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC CIIA PUBLIC LECTURE November 21 Daryl Copeland, Director, National Programs, Canadian Institute of International Affairs, will speak on the topic "Canada in the Pacific Century" on Thursday, November 21, 1996 at 8:00 pm in the Regional Centre Room RC 1001 at Lakehead University Everyone Welcome. Admission Free. The event is co-sponsored by the LU Department of History and Air Canada. Deadline for submissions to the December Agora: December 2, 1996 CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS Regular Hours Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 11 :30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. Agora November, 1996 Vol. 13, 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. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca -.. ~---- - - -- - - -- ----=====-- - - - - --=-=-=-=-=-=-=-~--i;~~~ ()::!J C. Trojan . Externa l Rela~io n s o§. ~ ~ 0 VI VI ~"'"-g (") '"O _..., 0 88(') a' (D a. ~ H! ~3 (D (D 8(')'8 \.• Agora, November, 1996 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.13 No.9 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on the new Board Chair Maureen Doig, a message 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 1996-11 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Board Chair Board of Governors Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University Maureen Doig President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/28f6e967795237e444fc7fa77539ef5e.pdf 6e2f1b98b7a1977ceb6803e5bd04ede6 PDF Text Text ra Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada October 1996, Vol. 13, No.8 ISSN 0828-6225 Meeting The Challenge A PRELIMINARY RESPONSE TO THE ADVISORY PANEL ON FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR POST SECONDARY £DUCA TION September. 1996 ADVISORY PANEL BEGINS PROVINCE-WIDE CONSULTATIONS IN THUNDER BAY Lakehead University and Confederation College made a joint presentation on September 25 to three members of the advisory panel on post-secondary education appointed by the Minister of Education and Training John Snobelen. .... .. ·· ' ....•· The panel, chaired by David C. Smith, principal emeritus of Queen's University, has been asked to: .. ••••••......... ....................... ····· ·• 0 - •0.,,. 0.-,,0 ~ 300km. -....-~. 011.c-c-- ..eomnv..-, a...d ~f'r-osr'ams 0 Cona,a Nonh' o.anc. EduaDon INSIDE What do Ontario Hydro, Abitibi-Price andAvenor have in common? Lalrehead's Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre ... 6 . LAKEHEAD _ _ U_N _I_V_E_R_S_I_ T_Y--" - , - recommend the most appropriate sharing of costs among students, the private sector, and the government, and ways in which this might best be achieved; - identify ways to promote and support co-operation between colleges and universities, and between them and the secondary school system in order to meet the changing needs ofstudents; - provide advice on what needs to be done to meet the expected levels of demand for post-secondary education, both with reference to existing public institutions and existing or proposed private instititions. Lakehead's presentation was supplemented by a document entitled Meeting the Challenge: A Preliminary Response to the Advisory Panel on Future Directions for Post Secondary Education, September 1996 ...continued on page 2 �COVER STORY prepared by the Office of the Vice-President with input provided from across the campus. (Extra copies available from Kerrie-Lee Clarke at 343-8339.) In it, Lakehead is described as a unique and highly cost-effective institution with "a distinctive balance of Arts and Science and professional programs developed in response to regional needs...." Speaking on behalf of Lakehead University were President Bob Rosehart, VicePresident (Academic) John Whitfield, Chancellor Lois Wilson, Faculty Association President Robert Dilley, COU Colleague Glenna Knutson, and LUSU President Chris Straka. During the two-hour presentation Robert Dilley urged the Panel not to forget that research -- especially research on Northern issues - is an integral part of Lakehead's mission. Later on, when the Chair invited comments from the audience, Brian O'Connor, Associate Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Senate Research Committee, criticized the Ministry's Discussion Paper (Future Goals for Ontario Colleges and Universities, July, 1996) for not acknowledging the important role that research plays in shaping the "rich intellectual environment" of the university. He said the Advisory Panel must appreciate the different roles that universities and colleges play in our society. An Interview with David C. Smith A GORA: The Smith Commission has an enormous task: to survey the province and provide advice to the Government of Ontario on the future goals of Ontario Colleges and Universities. Why did you agree to take on the role of Chair? SMITH: I've spent my life in the university and developed a very deep commitment to universities in general. I knew less about colleges, but I saw that as an important challenge -- to develop my understanding of colleges better. It seems to me we are at an important stage of our development of the university and college system. It is so critical for society and yet the funding constraints, the question of just how to best meet the pressures now on the university/college system ... this was too important a task to tum down. A GORA: Do you think this exercise will really make a difference? SMITH: I think we are genuinely searching in our province for how to handle the funding constraints and still have a first-class system and I do think there is a genuine search going on for how best to do that. I know the panel is committed to bringing in the very best report we can. Of course, we have nothing to do with implementation since we are not the government.... We don't have a great deal of time -- it must be submitted by December 15, so it's a very short time to do such an important topic, but we' re working very hard at it. A GORA: There has been so much discussion in recent years on university accessibility, quality, accountability, tenure, tuition, and income contingent loan repayment plans. What new information do you expect to get that hasn't already been presented? SMITH: Well, you're quite right. There has been a lot of advice flowing around on various aspects of college/university systems and one wonders what we can contribute given the fairly substantial writings and speeches and so forth. I think first of all, this is the first review of the college and university system taken together. We have never had that in Ontario, so it does come from a different perspective and I think we are finding that that's a very important perspective -- to look at the system as a whole. Secondly, we are at a more critical time. We have for some years been facing funding constraints and tended to think that surely things cannot get worse. But the cutbacks this past year were of a very different order of magnitude. And there's a very real question as to how the quality ofour post-secondary education system is going to meet this new funding situation which is, I think, much more critical than anything we have had in the past. The situation is much more serious. Thirdly, in Ontario we are very strongly committed to an accessibility principle which I share. We are recognizing, even more than we have in the past, the importance of meeting international standards and a gradual internationalization that's been occurring through so many of our educational and economic institutions. How can we best meet that set of international standards is very important. Chair of the Advisory Panel David C. Smith came to Thunder Bay a day early to meet with a number of different student groups including LUSU, represented (above left) by LUSU president Chris Straka. We are also in a situation in our society, where the changes in demography can have very profound, though not always well understood, effects on the system. We are in a period in which we are having an aging population. That will put considerable demands on the health expenditure side. The extent to which health and education expenditures, then, may shift relatively with the demographic changes is a matter of considerable importance. And how do we maintain the support on the higher education side while recognizing that the health needs are likely to be expanding, given the context of some constraint overall on the public sector expenditures? So, getting priorities sorted out is particularly important at this stage. ... continued on page 3 2 Agora, October, 1996 �A GORA: You've been described as a supporter ofprivate universities. Are you? SMITH: I have an open mind on the arguments at this point. I have never made a commitment one way or the other. I think that we are seeing a degree of opening up of the public universities to some elements of greater private support and that is occurring because of the rise in tuition which means a higher proportion from private sources. I think it is occurring through a variety of partnership arrangements with industry. It's bringing in a relationship therefore on the private industry side that we have not had before and we're seeing some cautious experimentation in some cases, say of a privatized MBA program within a public university. And so there is a question as to whether we should allow more flexibility there for public universities to have some programs that are essentially privately supported. And, would this relieve some of the pressures on the public resources? I think that's well worth looking into and I think there are some cases where that has been working quite well. As to whether you create a new, private university, I don't think that there is a pool of money for any university of substantial size in Ontario to become private. I just don't think there's the endowment that would be necessary. I don't think you could raise that money. In earlier times in the United States that was possible, but now in the context of our Canadian economy, I don't think we can do that. So then it comes down to a question of: Should you allow a small private institution to start? And I think that's worth looking at. Clearly, there are concerns on that score. There may be a drawing on public funds through student support or if the institution gets into trouble ... it would draw funds from the public institution. We have to look at that. Secondly, I think the Ontario university degree has a very strong reputation and is there some danger of debasing that reputation. You have to look at that. So, are there ways of guarding against at least those two major points? The panel really has got a very open mind on this. We're trying to assemble the arguments. I don't know what we will come out with on that matter. You see, we do have a lot of private institutions now. I was quite surprised at the extent of private vocational institutions in Ontario. There are about 450 I am told [including the DeVry Institute and some on the vocational side i.e. for hair dressing] and they do draw on OSAP. But this key question of whether you should allow a new university to offer a degree - we really haven't sorted that out yet. A GORA: Our publicly-funded system has served the province well We have an educated population and a stable society without the pronounced class divisions one finds in Britain and the U.S. Yet, the government seems to be following a course where the cost ofeducation is being shiftedfrom society at large to the individual Is this wise? At what point is the student going to opt out and say university education is just too expensive? SMITH: I think the importance of that question is one of the reasons I couldn't resist taking on this assignment when I was asked to. I think you are absolutely right. We have developed an excellent post-secondary education system in Ontario. It is highly respected nationally and internationally. It has served, very much, the goals of the province in recent decades. The question now is, particularly on the funding side, how do you maintain it? And if the public is less willing to provide the resources that it has provided, how do you meet that situation? That's a very critical issue. And then secondly, given the changes as I mentioned earlier with respect to the international standards and the international forces, are we adapting to those? I think that's another issue. A GORA: In your view, is there one issue in the Ministry ofEducation and Training's July 1996 Discussion Paper that stands out? SMITH: I think it lies in how best to adapt to the future challenges that are coming and how you combine the accessibility, which we have all regarded as very important, with the quality that must be maintained or enhanced if we are going to serve our students and society. How do you combine the accessibility and quality together is the key issue. A GORA: Lakehead has been pro-active in defining its mission and entrepreneurial in developing its programs. Yet there seems to be some fear that if the funding formulas change to create a more competitive environment between post-secondary institutions in Ontario we - as Northerners - will lose ouL What would you say to faculty and staff who may be feeling anxious? SMITH: I think there is a recognition -- and I certainly have it -of the great importance of an institution like Lakehead serving a very large region and which must have a comprehensive set of programs to provide the appropriate opportunities for people in a large region like Northwestern Ontario. That creates quite different demands than if you are one of several universities closely bunched together in a high density population in Southern Ontario. We have, I think, done fairly well in Ontario to this point in recognizing the differentiation, allowing it to occur, and fostering it. We hope that our system will be marked by that kind of differentiation recognition. It's of great importance. AGORA: How will you compile the information and prepare the final report? SMITH: We are making sure that all the institutions have an opportunity to talk with us. We encourage briefs from anyone. We are going, therefore, into a very intensive consultation where we will try very hard to hear, listen and learn from a variety of perspectives. We then stop those consultations at the end of October and we have a period up until December when we will collect and write, so we will then have a chance to draw together our thoughts. That will be a very important period of digestion and reflection. Agora, October, 1996 3 �•d44•hilad•foiiUIW;i¥h•14h - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elsewhere in this issue is a more detailed report on the visit of the Smith Committee to Thunder Bay -- the first stop on a province-wide series of meetings dealing with a policy review of post-secondary education. I believe that the joint presentation by Confederation College and Lakehead University was well received by the Panel as it highlighted the distinctiveness of our two respective and different mandates. At the same time, it was clear to the panel that we have worked together successfully in the past and have several new initiatives in the planning stages. The issues in front of the Committee are tough ones, particularly in an extended era of fiscal restraint that will likely be with us for a decade. The report of the Committee is anticipated in midDecember, 1996. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Robert G. Rosehart President, Lakehead University INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - A Great Success Special congratulations go out to Walter Momot of the Department of Biology and all those from Lakehead University who helped to make the International Association of Astacology's Annual Symposium a success. I received a letter from the Association which thanked Lakehead University and all of the individuals on behalf of the organization. To quote: "a large number of participants were unanimous in their enthusiasm for Thunder Bay, Lakehead University and the arrangements." Congratulations on a job well done! SAFETY FIRST About five years ago, in response to a not-very-impressive workplace safety performance, we initiated a Safety First Program. Through the outstanding efforts of the Lakehead University Health and Safety Committee and Marla Peuramaki of Human Resources, we have come a long way. All of our employees need to be congratulated for these successful efforts. Our safety data is displayed on a regular basis on boards around campus, two annual reports to the Board of Governors and •through the regular Human Resources' reports in the Agora. Our safety record is much better than it was five years ago, but it could still get better, and we need to continue to focus on this initiative and never be satisfied until the day when we have no workplace injuries! LUFA and BOARD OF GOVERNORS RATIFY FACULTY CONTRACT After two months of extensive negotiations, the Lakehead University Faculty and the Association have successfully concluded negotiations for a new one-year collective agreement. Glenna Knutson and the LUFA team and John Whitfield and the Board team deserve congratulations for the hard work that went into the successful negotiation of the new agreement. SMITH COMMITTEE VISITS LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY 4 The main focus of the government of late has been the primary/ secondary system and, recently, the Minister was quoted in the Globe and Mail as being somewhat pleased with the way in which colleges and universities have responded to the fiscal challenges of this past year. While Ontario funding per university student has slipped to tenth of the ten provinces, funding per student in the elementary/secondary panel is above the national average. No one knows what the next fiscal year will bring but, if the government does reduce funding, all of the reductions would have to be replaced by fee increases as the system has hit rock bottom in terms of flexibility. Such fee increases would be undesirable from an accessibility perspective, and would, undoubtedly, affect enrolments in a negative way. All efforts must be made to convince the Harris Government of the merits of further investments in the post-secondary sector. LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ONTARIO STUDENT OPPORTUNITY TRUST FUND The response to the matching bursary program has been excellent to date with over $508,000 pledged so far. The volunteer committee, co-chaired by Al Becker and Fred Poulter, has been hard at work with staff support from Jo-Anne Silverman and Vonnie Cheng. We are still a long way from our goal and much work needs to be done over the next six months to achieve our objective. Funds pledged by March 31 of 1997 need to be paid by March 31, 1999 to be matched by the Ontario government. If you are interested in a student aid legacy, please contact us. Investing in our future by helping students in financial need is a very worthy cause. ENROLMENT '96 Our full-time enrolment for 1996 is just slightly over our budgeted target of 5,600. As of September 26, we have 5,634 full-time students registered. Our part-time enrolment, in terms of student numbers, is down, but the part-time students are taking more courses so the financial impact at this time is unclear. The challenge we will continue to face next year is enhanced competition for students at the first-year level and the need, as well, to focus our efforts at retention. Part of the retention strategy must include a more user-friendly registration system for the fall of 1997. ... continued on page 5 Agora, October, 1996 �THE PASSING OF AN ERA Historically, the role of Chancellor is a ceremonial one. Bernie knew this but sometimes he would call up, make the customary preface comment on the role of the Chancellor, and then proceed to champion the cause of the latest student who had sought him out. He continued this advocacy in his role as Chancellor Emeritus. Bernie was a man of causes and and we have been fortunate that Lakehead University was one of them. On a personal level, Bernie was most dedicated to and proud of his family, and it is indeed a family to be proud of. CHANCELLOR EMERITUS G. BERNARD WEILER Our Chancellor Emeritus G. Bernard Weiler passed away recently after a courageous battle with cancer. Bernie fought the biggest battle of his life the way he approached life -- with vigour, courage, and determination. Bernie Weiler was a very unique Northerner who arrived in this region in 1934 as a young lawyer and pitched his tent near the gold fields of Jellicoe. He was originally from the region of Georgian Bay (Mildmay, Ontario) and he was destined to have a long, succ.essful and happy lifetime of work in the North. Although I knew Bernie Weiler prior to his becoming the fourth Chancellor in Lakehead University's history (after Senator Paterson, Bora Laskin and Bob Prettie), it was not until he assumed the role that I really got an in-depth feeling for this special person. As his friend The Reverend Robert Madden of St. Michael's College in Toronto said at his funeral services, "The law was Bernie's vocation, and he never stopped loving it." I soon learned that, even though the Chancellor was in his 80s, if I wanted to contact him in the morning, I could forget calling the house - I called the law office. As Chancellor at Lakehead University, Bernie Weiler's most visible role was presiding over Convocation. I suspect that, if one had kept records, the award for "the total elapsed time per degree granted" would probably have gone to Chancellor Weiler. I don't know what he talked about to the graduates, but he enjoyed the yearly event very much. As well, he invariably knew the graduand's uncle, a father, mother or some other regional connection. Bernie liked being Chancellor and, when he had some health concerns and his family encouraged him to retire, he did suggest that I could procrastinate long enough for him to do one more Convocation. As Chancellor, Bernie also provided voluntary advice to the University and I remember one such occasion during the development of the Code of Student Conduct and Discipline. remember being lectured by Bernie, on more than one occasion, on one aspect of the law or another. He was a man of the highest integrity. Agora, October, 1996 Some of you may know that Bernie Weiler had a passion for golf and that, on occasion, I have been known to lose a ball or two. A few years ago, Bernie invited me out for a game (at the time, I believe that he was 81 ). After the first hole tee off, Bernie was in some difficulty, and I must admit I thought I had found, at last, a partner that I might actually better at this game. My feelings lasted only until we got to the first green. Although it took him a while to get to the green, Bernie gave credence to the old adage "drive for show, putt for dough." Needless to say, he bettered me that day and on a few others as well. Bernie dropped by to see me a few months ago and said that he was not going to win his current health battle. He was in the process of finalizing his affairs which included a special academic award at Lakehead University in the name of Bernard and Marcella Weiler. Personally, I will miss Bernie Weiler, Chancellor Emeritus, the lawyer, the person, a true supporter and friend of Lakehead University. 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 1997. It would be helpful if as much information as possible could be provided about each candidate proposed. All suggestions will be carefully considered by the Committee which will then make its recommendations to Senate. Please send your proposals, as soon as possible, to the attention of Dr. Dave Twynam, Chair, Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees, c/o Outdoor Recreation. 5 �RESEARCH NEWS Lakehead University's Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre by Sara Hatherly The challenge of making industry environmentally friendly is one of the critical issues facing the mining and pulp and paper industries in Thunder Bay. It comes as no surprise, then, that business for Lakehead's Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre is booming. The Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre (ATRC) specializes in providing services in acute toxicity testing. The lab has the capability and expertise to monitor the toxicity levels of discharge from pulp and paper mills, mines and related industries. And, since levels of such substances are subject to government regulation, many companies including Ontario Hydro, AbitibiPrice and Avenor actively seek out the services of the ATRC. Superior testing facilities and expertise make Lakehead's ATRC appealing as a service provider to outside industry. As a division of Lakehead's Centre for Analytical Services (LUCAS), the Research Centre has the advantage of offering industry a common invoicing system, shared resources and expertise, and beneficial rates which provide industry with a less expensive alternative to shipping samples to Winnipeg or Southern Ontario for analysis. Revenue generated by the ATRC not only goes to fund the continuing activity of the ATRC with outside clients, but also helps to fund ongoing research within the University. Allan MacKenzie, the Manager of LUCAS, says, "What we are trying to do is provide research opportunities for students and faculty by providing the basic tests they need to do their work. ln addition, we can sell extra capacity from the laboratory and take the money and use it to subsidize our operations." The training of University students hired to work at the ATRC is an additional benefit. Not only does it contribute to the ongoing successful operations of the Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre, it gives Lakehead students valuable experience in marketable technical skills. Future plans for the ATRC include expanding its list of industrial clients to further help fund ongoing research at Lakehead. In addition, the ATRC will expand testing services to include the areas of both chronic and sedimentology toxicity. THE HISTORY OF AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY RESEARCH AT LAKEHEAD Aquatic toxicology started at Lakehead in 1970 through the pioneering work of George Ozburn of the Department of Biology. In the early days there was one technician conducting static bioassays on trout fingerlings. When acid rain became an important issue in the 1970s, the Ministry of the Environment approached Ozburn with a proposal to research the effects of depressed pH from acid rain on fish life cycles. Eventually, flowthrough bioassay facilfties were established at Lakehead. Today, _Lakehead'sATRC is regarded as one of the finest in the country. Analytical chemistry has always been an important component of Lakehead's toxicology research. The analytical chemistry section emerged under the guidance of Donald Orr of the Department of Chemistry. Orr's involvement was initiated in the mid-I970s when the existing Aquatic Toxicity Research Group began researching organic pollutants. In a three-year study of the evaluation of proposed PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), Orr led the way to the establishment of a renowned analytical chemistry section. Ozburn's research initiated the development of many tests which have had an impact on the field of toxicity testing. The original "bag test" method for acute exposures was developed at Lakehead, as well as a unique version of the "early life-stage" toxicity test. Lakehead also has played a major role in the development of new procedures for the recovery of organics from water and tissue samples. In 1991, Lakehead University's Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Connie Nelson, working in association with Ozburn, developed the structure for the current operations: the Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre. The primary objective of the ATRC is to generate income while providing regional access to Lakehead University's toxicology facilities. Operations are managed by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research and Al Smith has been hired to work as the Toxicology Technician. In 1995, Nelson, with the assistance of Axion Infoscan, Inc., implemented a quality management system for ATRC which subsequently has been accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. For further information about ATRC contact Allan MacKenzie, 343-8853. Lakehead's Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Connie Nelson (right) along with Toxicology Technician Al Smith examine a tank full of Rainbow Trout in Lakehead's Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre. 6 Sara Hatherly is one of several Lakehead students participating in a student writing program sponsored by The ChronicleJournal. Agora, October, 1996 �DESCRIBE YOUR RESEARCH IN PLAIN LANGUAGE ADVISES NSERC SITE TEAM Another point noted by the NSERC Site Team is that applicants are being asked to highlight the quality and impact of their research on the community rather than the sheer quantity of research they have done in the past. University researchers applying for NSERC funds will have to get better at explaining what they do in ways that ordinary people can understand. According to Lakehead's Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Connie Nelson, the NSERC site team made it very clear that the training or research personnel is a critical component of the application. This was a key message delivered by representatives of NSERC Grant Selection Committees (GSCs) when they met with faculty and staff on campus last month. The purpose of the day-long visit was to inform Lakehead researchers of recent changes in practices and policies; to provide specific information on the application process; to facilitate communication between committees; and to gain an understanding of the research environment and resources here at Lakehead. One of the issues discussed was a significant change to NSERC Form 101 which requires the researcher to provide a public summary in plain language which would explain and justify their research in language that their teenage children or parents would understand. NSERC president Tom Brzustowksi explains the reasoning behind the policy in a recent issue of the NSERC newsletter, Contact: "First, the researcher will be making a good start on communicating with the public -something that is essential at a time when public funds are in very short supply, and public support for investments in research is essential. Second, we will have material at our fingertips which we could use immediately to answer destructive criticism based on the title alone, and maybe even head off the criticism by providing quick and understandable answers when questions are first raised. Third, we will have a database from which we can develop communications for building public support for research sponsored by NSERC.... So my message to the NSERC applicant is: When you come to this new section, please remember why it is there, choose your words carefully, and if you are really uncertain about their impact, ask a non-scientist friend for a second opinion." Agora, October, 1996 Moreover, she said the shift from justifying how research personnel assist with the research to one of how the research enhances training, highlights the significance ofviable graduate programs in ensuring the successful competitiveness of our research proposals: PUBLIC LAUNCH SCHEDULED FOR LAKEWIDE MANAGEMENT PLAN Thunder Bay Community Auditorium October 25, 1996 As well as meeting with new faculty, · NSERC representatives met with Gordon Hayman and Mike Wesner from the Department of Psychology, Azim Mallik, Murray Lankester, Robert Omeljaniuk and Alastair MacDonald from the Department of Biology, Doug Morris, a cross appointment with both Forestry and Biology, and Bill Parker, Peter Duinker, Len Meyer and David Euler from the Faculty of Forestry. The Lake Superior Binational Program announces the public release of the Lake Superior Lakewide Management Plan (Stage 2). The report, prepared by Canadian and U.S. governments, gives targets for the reduction of the loadings of toxic chemicals to the Lake. During the Site Visit, one of the members ofthe NSERC Team visited the Instrumentation Laboratory and commented how impressed he was with the dedicated laboratory infrastructure support for research. PUBLICATIONS In May, Lakehead announced that 29 of its researchers received a total of 41 awards from NSERC valued at $730,000. NSERC's 1996-97 budget for Research Grants Programs is $257.9 million and they aim to guarantee a 50 per cent success rate for new applicants. Copies ofNSERC Guides and application forms can be found on the Internet via the NSERC WWW site. The address is http:// www.nserc.ca. For more information contact Research Officer Anne K.Jymenko at 343-8223. Final Advice from NSERC - make sure you use the 1996 version read all instructions carefully follow print size and page limitations make sure the application is complete remember that two audiences read your application - ask a colleague for comments - deadline for all NSERC Research Grants is November 1 Call the Lake Superior Programs Office for details (807) 768-1826. Laure Paquette (Political Science) has recently returned from a working visit to Australia and New Zealand, funded by the Department of National Defence and the High Commission. At the invitation of the Canadian High Commission in Canberra, she presented a paper, "Canada in the Web of East Asian Relations," at the conference of the Association of Canadian Studies of Australia and New Zealand, held in July in Hobart, Tasmania. The High Commission also hosted Paquette during a three-day visit to Canberra, where she met with distinguished scholars, military officials and journalists at Australia National University, the National Defence College of Australia and Parliament House. Paquette also visited several universities, including the University of Tasmania, the University of New South Wales, the University of Sydney and the University of Auck.land. Bill Heath (English) recently had three poems published in the journal, World Literature Wrillen in English (May/June 1996). The poems are: "The Cello"; "Dilsey"; and "Psyche." 7 �ON CAMPUS BOARD OF GOVERNORS RATIFIES FACULTY AGREEMENT At a meeting on September 20, Lakehead University's Board of Governors ratified the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors and the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA). This was the second step in a two-step process. LUFA previously ratified the agreement at a meeting September 11, 1996. The approved collective agreement reflects significant governance changes in the university in the past two years. It provides for enhancement of conditions for full-time and part-time members of the Association. The administration will work with faculty to provide support and encouragement for professional and academic development. The agreement also includes improved compensation for some members of the Association. Although there is no across-the-board scale increase for Faculty, there will be a Career Development Increase (CDI) for those faculty members who qualify. The value of the increment is the same for all ranks and consequently gives a greater percentage increase to more junior faculty. It is a one-year collective agreement. "After intensive negotiations in which a good deal of the contract was open, we are pleased to come to a settlement with the Faculty Association which is, I believe, to the mutual advantage of both the Board and the Faculty," said John Whitfield, VicePresident (Academic). "LUFA is pleased that a settlement of its collective agreement was reached," said Robert Dilley, President, Lakehead University Faculty Association. "LUFA would have liked to have achieved an overall increase in salary for its members. However, in the current uncertain economic climate it settled for some acknowledgement of the increased workload undertaken as a result of large enrolment increases in recent years. Although the CDI does not benefit all members, LUFA is pleased that its effect is proportionately greater for the lower-paid members, and that some gains were also achieved for sessional lecturers." FROM CANADA TO PERU AND BACK by Yves Prevost ln the background one could hear panpipes. The conversation at the table to my left was in German. To my right it was in Italian and the waiters spoke to me in Spanish. We enjoyed our hot wines and Peruvian pizzas as I discussed with Alain and Carolyn their successes and challenges of the day. Alain and Carolyn are two of 30 Canadian university students who were selected to participate in the World University Services of Canada (WUSC) Seminar. Each student conducted a field study ranging in topics from traditional medicine to legal reform to water pollution. I was one of three professors selected from across Canada as a faculty advisor to provide discussion to the students on their projects. • Our group of 11 worked in Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world near the Bolivian border. A second group was stationed in Cuszo, the ancient capital of the Incas some eight hours north of Puno. The third group was in Trujillo, a colonial Spanish city on the Peruvian coast some nine hours north of Lima, the capital. In Puno, the students were well integrated into the community. They lived with families and they had a Peruvian student as a research counterpart. The Universidad Nacional del Altiplano and the Regional Economic Development Committee welcomed us by leading a three-day seminar exposing their realities. Language was not a barrier to the Canadians as we became quite fluent after two weeks. We learned how to do the saya, a Bolivian dance from the Altiplano that resembled line dancing. We visited several Canadian development projects, such as water sytem development, alpaca rearing, construction of greenhouses and more. ...continued on page 1O 8 A TEACHING GARDEN Thanks to the initiative of Lucie Lavoie, people in Thunder Bay know a lot more about organic gardening now than they did six months ago. With funds from LUSU, Bell Canada and Friends of the Environment Foundation, Lavoie started "a teaching garden" on a 50' x l 00' plot of land behind Lakehead's Shipping and Receiving Building on Oliver Rd. The idea was to learn by doing. Throughout the summer a total of 25 people came out to work alongside Lavoie to learn a variety of organic gardening techniques such as composting, mulching, and companion planting. Lavoie is an avid organic gardener who grows just about all her own food. For the last several years she has been teaching people informally by having her "students" visit her own personal garden. She says younger people are particularly inierested in growing their own food and in growing food organically. The advantage of having a teaching garden on campus is that people are able to work together in a communal setting and to learn together over the course of an entire growing season. Lavoie is hoping to keep the project running next year. For more information contact her at Thunder Bay 2002 at 3442002. Thunder Bay 2002 is a team of community partners working to help Thunder Bay conserve water and energy, reduce waste and preserve green spaces. Agora, October, 1996 �STUDENT WRITING PROGRAM RECEIVES FUNDING, AGAIN! Northwestern Ontario's largest newspaper is once again funding a student writing program that allows Lakehead students to be paid for writing stories about University research. The program began in 1994-95 when Lakehead's Dean of Graduate Studies Connie Nelson worked in collaboration with colleagues at the University ofGuelph to obtain a $1000 seed grant from NSERC. It was allowed to continue the following year thanks to a $1500 donation from The Chronicle-Journal. Recently Lakehead was informed that another donation of $1500 would be made to keep the program running during 1996-97. "Education is a cornerstone for any good newspaper," says Chronicle-Journal Publisher Colin Bruce, "When we see a role where we can help to develop young people and students, it's more than an opportunity .. : it's a responsibilty." The stories are not limited to the engineering and the natural sciences. All kinds of research projects have been featured in the past including those in the social sciences, arts and humanities. The students' stories are published in Lakehead's alumni magazine and its staff and faculty newsletter. Student writers are paid approximately $100 for a 500-word story that should take about 10 hours to research and write. And faculty are encouraged to check the stories for accuracy before they go to print. The program is called S.P.A.R.K -- Lakehead, a name based on the acronym for Students Producing Articles on Research Knowledge. It is coordinated by the Information Office in consultation with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. Students interested in participating in the program are asked to submit 2-3 writing samples (i.e. newspaper articles, short stories, essays), a resume and a covering letter to Frances Harding, Publications Officer, Student Services and Community Relations, Lakehead University (Avila Centre). For more information call 343-8193. BUFFY STE. MARIE -- LIVE AT THE OUTPOST LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY IS THUNDER BAY'S WINDOW TO THE WORLD Thirteen families from Thunder Bay's Japanese Canadian community have been invited to Japan for a week in October to celebrate Yanaizu's 40th anniversary. All have hosted visitors from the town of Yanaizu over the past six years. Yanaizu (pronounced yah-nah-ee-zoo) is the town where Gifu University for Education and Languages is located. The connection between Thunder Bay and Yanaizu began several years ago as a result of discussions between Lakehead's Director of Continuing Education Dan Pakulak and Gifu University's Director of International Relations Takafumi Hirose. These talks culminated in the establishment of a faculty and student exchange program that was launched in 1989. Lakehead and Gifu now have an exchange program that includes an English Immersion Program, a Canadian Studies program, and a Homestay program for Gifu students, as well as beginner Japanese courses open to the general public. Since the program began, Lakehead has welcomed more than 350 students from Japan including four students (Kyoko Kondo, Natsue Nishio, Rieko Sakaida and Masashi Otsubo) who are currently enrolled as full-time students as part of Lakehead's International Exchange program. In addition, five Lakehead faculty and staff have taught at Gifu University. Thunder Bay mayor David Hamilton along with Dan Pakulak have been invited to join the Thunder Bay families on their trip toYanaizu. "I come from a place called the Sixties," said Buffy Ste. Marie during a performance at Lakehead's student pub in September where she sang her most popular hits including Universal Soldier, Up Where We Belong, Starwalker, and Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. Billed as ''An Evening with Buffy Ste. Marie," the show included an hour of conversation, two hours of song, plus another hour signing autographs under the watchful eye of Outpost security staff. Her most ardent fans applauded when she said how pleased she was to be performing at a Canadian university, and that she would like to come back to Lakehead to teach! Among them were Madge Chan (left), a Secretary in the Registrar's Office, and Loretta Sheshequin (right), a second-year student in the Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts program. The Saskatchewan-born singer-songwriter now lives in Hawaii where she works on music recordings and computer-generated visual art. Agora, October, 1996 The trip is providing an opportunity for Hamilton to visit Thunder Bay's two Asian sister cities: Keelung, Taiwan, and Jurong East, Singapore, which he will do with Dick Charbonneau, Senior Development Officer, Development Thunder Bay before returning to Thunder Bay on November 3. "Lakehead University," says Hamilton, "is Thunder Bay's window to the world." 9 �PROGRAMS MENTORTECH SERIES The Mentortech Technepreneur Program is a series of 12 seminars to be held in seven Universities from October to April. It is designed to encourage entrepreneurship among graduate students, and at Lakehead, the program has been extended to undergraduates and small businesses. The seminars are presented Jive at one university and on video at the others. The initial seminar was held in the Senate Chambers at Lakehead on October 8 and featured Joe Paradi, a faculty member at the University of Toronto and a successful entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and most enthusiastic supporter of entrepreneurs. There is no charge for the introductory seminars. However, if you decide to continue, the fee is $50 for the whole year, for students and businesses. Topics are: Oct. 8 Oct.22 Nov. 5 Dec.3 Jan.7 Jan.28 Feb.25 March 4. March 25 April 8 April29 May 13 The Entrepreneur Venture Search The Business Plan Business Environment Market Research Intellectual Property H.R. - Team Building Marketing Record Keeping Raising Funds Import/Export Start Up Procedures Group Home & Auto Insurance Plan for LUfaculty, staff& alumni Sponsored by Lakehead University Alumni Association "Save money and help the Association at the same time" Call for a Quote 1-800-327-5580 NEWS FROM NECAH NECAH has implemented an undergraduate interdisciplinary minor in gerontology (in its third year) and a collaborative graduate program in gerontology (second year). NECAH hosts an annual Seniors' Day on campus. Note: The Lectures will be held in the Uttle Dining Room at 6:00 p.m. The Centre was awarded an annualized grant of $75,000 from the Ministry of Health (Community Initiatives Fund). The speakers for each program are selected as leaders in their field, and previous year's speakers have included Nuala Beck, Denzyl Doyle, and Milton Chang. Visiting lecturers to date have included Sandi Spaulding, Neena Chappell, Phillip Clark, Jennie Chin Hansen, Jane Aronson, Betty Havens, Susan McDaniel, Anne Martin Matthews, Elaine Gallagher, Professor Sharon Taylor, Phyllis Blumberg, Sandy McPherson, William Molloy, and Ken LeClair, and Len Fabiano. "This is an excellent learning opportunity for both students and business people, and an opportunity for business people to mentor potential entrepreneurs," says Doug Stone of Innovation North. Students are eligible to enter their business plans in a competition for which there is a $35,000 prize. For more information contact Doug Stone 343-8124 or Ray Rivard 343-8953. From Canada to Peru and Back (continued from page 8) After four weeks of field work the students had reached most of their objectives and it was time to go to the debriefing held in Cuzco. We met the two other groups where we exchanged findings, discussed ideas and wrote the final report. In 1997 the WUSC seminar is returning to the same regions in Peru! You too can take part in this incredible human experience. The Lakehead University Local Committee of WUSC is now accepting applications from professors willing to act as faculty advisors, and from students to participate in the 1997 seminar. Applications are due by November 1, 1996. For more information contact Yves Prevost at 8342 or yprevost@lakeheadu.ca. 10 Terry Hill, Mary Lou Kelley, and Susan Plumridge (and Jane Taylor in absentia) will be presenting papers at the Canadian Association for Gerontology Conference in Quebec City in November. Mary Lou Kelley will be submitting a paper for the Association for Gerontology in Higher education, Boston, in February. Several staff members will be attending the ECAH Conference at McMaster University,· next Spring. Marilyn Arthur is submitting a paper for the Ontario Palliative Care Association Conference in Toronto in April. Terry Hill will be presenting a paper in leading a discussion session at the Society for Applied Sociology 14th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, in October. The offices of NECAH are situated in the Health Sciences North building on campus. The Centre can be reached by phone at 1807-343-2126, Fax 1-807-343-2104, or e-mail at tlhil/@sky.lakeheadu.ca. Agora, October, 1996 �Insurance Premium Reductions In the fall of 1995 Lakehead University, along with 14 other Ontario universities, marketed the ir group life insurance coverage to determine the merits of consolidating employee benefits across universities. The life insurance companies were also given the opportunity to quote on Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and optional life insurance . Group Life Insurance Sun Life was the lowest bidder, and the range of premium reduction by university ranged from no change to 33%. Lakehead will experience premium savings of approx imately 30%. W/tat Does It Mean To Lakeltead University? Effective I October 1996 Lakehead University is changing coverage from Prudential (now London Life) to Sun Life. Lakehead University will be paying less for the same group life insurance and can use the savings to help offset other budget pressures. What Does It Mean To Employees? Since group life insurance is a taxable benefit under Revenue Canada rules. the reduced premiums mean a reduced tax deduction on you-r paycheque and a few more dollars in your pocket. As an employee, you don't have tO do anything - the adjustment is done by Payroll and changes will be reflected on your October pay deposits. Voluntary Accident Insurance (.-ID&D) AD&D was awarded to Mutual ofOmaha. This company is our present carrier. but ~inc.: we are now part of a much larger group, we gain the economies of scale. Since this is a voluntary benefit. there are no saving~ to th.: L'ni, ersity. but there are substantial premium savings for employees with this coverage. Family Single Rates Including PST: S0.029 Current rates per $1,000 coverage SO.Q I I New rates per $ 1,000 coverage S0.0 13 Savings per $1,000 coverage The above reduced rate changes are effective I October 1996 and will also be rc:tle1.· ted $0.044 $0.018 $0.026 ,111 your October pay deposits. Optional life Insurance Up until now, Lakehead University did not have optional life insurance. howe, er. I am pleased to announce that, effective I December 1996, this benefit will be available to employees and their spouses. More information rn11cerning this benefit, its cost and registra- tion instructions will be mailed to full time employees in late October or ear~r .Vovember. This mailout will also contain registration information for AD&D mentioned above. University Christmas Closure Schedule Thursday Wednesday Monday Dec/96 Dec/96 Dec/96 OPEN CLOSED Dec/96 Dec/96 CLOSED CLOSED Jan/97 OPEN CLASSES RESUME Jan/97 CLOSED CLOSED Friday Dec/96 CLOSED Jan/97 Jan/ 97 OPEN OPEN Have some outstanding vacatio n?? Perhaps look at December 23rd and 24th, or January 2nd and 3rd as an option. Check with your supervisor. Campus Development Staff: Check with your supervisor re Christmas closure. Canada Savings Bonds - REMINDER Quote of the Month: Full time employees must return their applications for the payroll savings plan to Payroll before 25 October I 996. Yesterday is History; To morrow is a Mystery Today is a Gift; That's why they call it the "Present" IHflUNfl NMOUI Agora, October 1996 Human Resources Telephone 343-8334 Fax number 346-7701 11 �CALENDAR THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC LUMINA CONCERT SERIES CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS In celebration of the Gallery's 20th Anniversary, work from the permanent collection by Carl Beam, Joanne Cardinal-Schubert, Alex Janvier, Goyce Kakegamic, George Littlechild, Jim Logan, Norval Morrisseau, Shelley Niro, Roy Thomas and others will be on display September 13 - October 27. As well, a Speakers Series is planned: 1996-97 Regular Hours Saturday, October 19, 8:00 pm Lee-Ann Martin "Contemporary First Nations Art'' In conjunction with the Aboriginal Peoples Conference at Lakehead Friday, October 25, 8:00 pm Roy Thomas "My Elders Teach Me What to Paint'' Free admittance to the Speakers Series with paid admission to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. ABORIGINAL PEOPLES CONFERENCE October 18-20 Lakehead University ALUMNI DAY AND JOHN ZANATTA MEMORIAL BASKETBALL GAMES Saturday, October 19 6:00 p.m. Women's Game 7:30 p.m. Alumni All Stars vs Media All Stars 8:00 p.m. Men's game 10:00 p.m. Post-game social in faculty Lounge including light Meal Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall Music and Visual Arts Centre 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. October 22 Yves Lussier, trumpet Joy Fahrenbruck, piano November 5 Heather Pawsey, soprano; Cristopher Foley, piano (Eckhardt-Gramatte National Music Competition winner) November 17 Frederic Lacroix, piano (Ontario Young Artist Competition winner, sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations and the Thunder Bay Branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association) (Note: 2:00 p.m.) Subscriptions and tickets available from the Department of Music. For futher information call 343-8787. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AUTHORS' SERIES presents Constance Beresford-Howe Author of A Serious Widow, The Book of Eve, The Maniage Bed and Night Studies will give a public lecture entitled ,.Genesis and Exodus" Wednesday, October 23, 1996 in the Faculty Lounge Cash Bar. Reception & Book Signing, Free Admission Outpost - Post-game Party ALUMNI THEATRE NIGHT Students, Alumni, Faculty & Staff are Welcome. For Information call 343-8155. The Alumni Association and Cambrian Theatre present Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap November 14, 1996 Bora Laskin Theatre Pre-event social at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $7 Call 343-8155 NWO ANIMAL HABITAT {NOAH) presents an evening with Robert Laidlaw, Director of Zoocheck Canada Wednesday, October 23 7:30 p.m. Confederation College (check monitor for Room number) please phone to confirm attendance 622-9325 or 344-1365 C. Tro ja n . ~ xte rn al Relatio n s Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 11 :30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. Agora October, 1996 Vol. 13, No. 8 Agora is published by the Information Office of the Department of Student Services and Community Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly (except for July and August) to faculty, staff and friends of Lakehead University. Director of Student Services and Community Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer. Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Administrative Assistant: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University . 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca .. ~ 0 ():!! 0~ (II (II () -u -.. "8~0 fg om ! ~3 ~n.;, (t)(t) ~i: a> • 12 Agora, October, 1996 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.13 No.8 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an interview with David C. Smith, a message from the President, and updates from around campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996-10 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University David C. Smith Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/eea75330819b9d7c5f2dbcd0ec28ef41.pdf f3235a875a957196e5a8e01cba0e75c3 PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada September 1996, Vol. 13, No.7 ISSN 0828-5225 Something to smile about - Thunder Bay businessmen Tom Jones (left) and his brother John like the idea of having their donation to Lakehead matched by the Government of Ontario. Their company, Tom Jones Corporation, was one of the first to create an endowed bursary through LU's Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. The Challenge is On To raise $1 Million in Pledges for Student Financial Aid before March 31, 1997 A member of the Board of Governor's Fund-raising Committee has set the pace in Lakehead University's plan to raise as much money as possible for student financial aid before March 31, I 997. INSIDE What can LU's Centre/or Analytical Services do/or you? ... 6 Jones is predicting a high success rate for the campaign. He says local business people will see the value of getting two dollars for every one dollar invested. "Business people in Thunder Bay realize what a strong economic impact Lakehead University has on the comTom Jones, president of Tom Jones Corporation, has munity," says Jones. "And they appreciate the way the made a leadership gift of$ I 5,000 to get the Lakehead University enriches the city's cultural life." University Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) rolling towards its $1 million goal. Jones is strongly supportive of the government's plan to set aside $300 million to match all private endowed The Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund, an- donations made to Ontario universities for bursaries nounced in the Agora last June, is a program estab- between May, 1996 and March 31, 1997. lished by the Government of Ontario to encourage companies and individuals to contribute to funds for In addition to being a member of the Lakehead University Board of Governors, Jones is a member of the Ontario's needy college and university students. Board's Fund-raising Committee, and a member of the Investment income from the funds will be used to Lakehead University Student Opportunity Trust Fund assist academically qualified individuals who for fi. Committee. nancial reasons would not otherwise be able to attend college or university. For further information contact the Development Office at 343-89 JO. looking for information on-line? Check out lakehead University's home page at http://www.lakeheadu.ca �ON CAMPUS ADVISORY PANEL VISITS LAKEHEAD Lakehead University is the first stop on a province-wide tour by the Advisory Panel on Postsecondary Education to consult with a broad range of Ontarians. The panel, chaired by David Smith, will visit Lakehead University on Wednesday, September 25, before moving on to Sudbury (September 26), Ottawa (October 10), Hamilton (October 16), Toronto (October 17), London (October 30) and North York (October 31 ). The Advisory Panel, which was appointed by Education and Training Minister John Snobelen on July 16, 1996, is comprised of its Chair, David C. Smith, principal emeritus of Queen's University; David M. Cameron, Chair of the Department of Political Science Dalhousie University; Fred W. Gorbet, Senior Vice President, Operational Services (U.S.) Manulife Financial; Catherine Henderson, President of Centennial College, Scarborough; and Betty M. Stephenson, former Minister of Education and of Colleges and Universities. BooK LAUNCHINGS Eco-Facts & Eco-Fiction by William H. Baarschers The Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health at Lakehead has just completed its fifth year of successful operation. As the result of the work of Mary Lou Kelley and the Gerontology Study Group, The Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health was born in 1990. Its birth was assisted by a major research grant from ECAH at McMaster University. The Centre has grown exponentially to now include over I00 members on three standing committees, a Steering Committee (chaired by John Whitfield, Vice-President, Academic), the Gerontology Study Group, and contract and/or seasonal staff of eight people. At present the staff consists of: Terry L. Hill, B.A., M.Ed., M.A., Ph.D., Acting Director Mary Lou Kelley, B.A., B.S.W., M.S. W., Research Affiliate, Palliative Care Marilyn Arthur, B.A., Continuing Education Coordinator Susan Plumridge, B.Ed., M.A., Research/Program Assistant Susan Little, Receptionist/Secretary A newly published book by a retired Lakehead professor has received praise from the author of the Gaia books. James Lovelock writes, "It is a fine book and timely ... Baarschers' philosophy offers cool common sense as an antidote to the fevered protests of the green lobbyists and the special pleading of their industrial opponents." Eco-Facts & Eco-Fiction is not a textbook in environmental science. It is addressed mainly to non-science students and teachers in courses on environmental ethics, environmental law, and environmental policy-making. "Outside the university the book would be useful to many teachers at the primary and secondary level who frequently have to deal with students' projects and essays on environmental issues," says Baarschers. "I suspect many media reporters could learn something from it as well." Baarschers is Professor Emeritus (Chemistry) and Senior Advisor to the LU Resource Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. A book signing at the Alumni Bookstore is planned for October 29, 1996. UPDATE Native Nurses' Entry Program Enrolment in the Native Nurses' Entry Program (NNEP) is at a maximum with 15 students registered for 1996-97, says program coordinator June O'Brien. 1\vo graduates of the program, Sarah Bunn and Angela Kwandibens, are entering the first year of the BScN program, and an external review by Pat Chilton & Associates of Moose Factory, Ont., is currently underway. Funding for NNEP is in place until the end of March, 1997. 2 FALL NEWS FROM THE NORTHERN EDUCATIONAL CENTRE FOR AGING AND HEALTH (NECAH) Erin Glimm, B.A., Falls Project Coordinator Joanna Griffith, Palliative Care Secretary Ruth Wilford, B.A. (Hons.), Facilitator, ClF Family Caregiver Education Vera Haines, B.Ed., B.Sc., M.Sc., Research Assistant Note: Terry Hill is replacing Jane Taylor, Director, who is away on sabbatical until January, 1997. The Centre has hosted two large "Gerontology Forum" conferences, a Northern Institute on Case Management, a Palliative Care Institute, a Visiting Scholars' Program (all of which will soon be repeated in 1996/97), and has recently developed and implemented a Continuing Professional Educational package in gerontology. NECAH also delivers the Ministry of Health Through Other Eyes workshops, plus regional workshops as needed, i.e., psychogeriatric education in conjunction with the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital. The Centre works with such groups as the Elder Abuse Committee, the Alzheimer's Society, the Kidney Foundation, Wesway, the Palliative Care Network. and the Thunder Bay AIDS Committee. Faculty research articles and various NECAH conference proceedings will be edited into a single text by Michael MacLean in 1997-98. Currently, faculty research includes: *interdisciplinary models in gerontology *ethnicity and aging *palliative care education *continuing long-term care education *grief and bereavement *stability of health in seniors *prevention of falls *spatial activity patterns in rural seniors. Agora, September, 1996 �CONFERENCES IN MEMORIAM That's "Crayfish," not "Crawdads" Lakehead hosted the International Association of Astacology I Ith Symposium in Thunder Bay on August 11-19. Approximately 120 participants attended the week-long event to discuss all aspects of crayfish science -- culture, physiology, management, taxonomy, zoogeography and ecology. A special session addressed ecological problems in Northwestern Ontario as a result of accidental introduction of the Rusty Crayfish. Global Influences, Local Realities About 175 people attended the 88th Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) annual meeting and conference in Thunder Bay from August 18-22, 1996. The conference program linked the central theme of the meeting -- Global Influences - Local Realities: A Cross Country Check-up with the four sub-themes of ecosystem management, forest certification, protected spaces and model and demonstration forests. The morning plenary session, lead by David Euler, Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, featured four speakers who provided a look at how global forces are shaping forest management activities in Canada. CIF delegates joined those attending the Woodland Caribou Conference (see below) for a joint session at the Valhalla Inn. Woodland Caribou Delegates from across North America gathered at Lakehead University August 19-21 to discuss the plight of Woodland Caribou. A public information session sponsored by The Federation of Ontario Naturalists was held at the University on August 20. The first part of the presentation featured Kent Brown, a Calgary Consultant who spoke about the multi-year study done in Banff and Jasper National Parks. The second part featured well-known local biologist Tim Timmermann, Lakehead University professor Harold Cumming, the Ministry of Natural Res?urces' Senior Regional Biologist Ted Armstrong, and Canbou researcher and graduate student Bruce Hyer. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Aboriginal Peoples' Conference, October 18-20 Lakehead is preparing for the second biennial Aboriginal People's Conference to be held on campus October 18-20, 1996. For information contact Doug West of the Department of Political Science at 343-8304. Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group, May 23-27 The CMESG will hold its annual meeting at Lakehead University May 23-27, 1997. Professor. Medhat Rahim of the Faculty ofEducation is in charge of local arrangements and can be reached at 343-8053. The CMESG brings together mathematics education specialists from university mathematics departments and faculties of education. In addition to the usual talks on various topics of interest the ann~al meeting provides a number of opportunities for group'discussions. Last year's meeting featured discussions concerning the role of proof in post secondary mathematics, challenges in teacher education, and dynamic algebra. The CMESG publishes the Proceedings of each annual meeting and also the International Journal for the Learning of Mathematics. Agora, September, 1996 Thomas Breech Miller Professor Emeritus of History Last month Lakehead University mourned the loss of an exceptional professor who passed away in Thurider Bay on August I 0, 1996 at the age of 75. Tom Miller came to the Lakehead in 1954 after completing a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto and a Doctorate of Philosophy at the London School of Economics. During the Second World War, he served in the RAF, spent three years in a German prisoner of war camp, and was the first Canadian to be awarded the George Medal for bravery. In the 1950s, Tom Miller acted as a one-man faculty of arts, teaching English, history, philosophy and political economy at Lakehead Technical Institute -- the precursor of Lakehead University. In the following decades, Miller played a key role in shaping the academic community which we know today. At different times • during his career he served as chair of the history department, director of LU's summer school and off-campus programs, and founding chair of the Faculty Association. Upon his retirement in 1986 at the age of 65, he was made a Professor Emeritus of History. Tom and his wife Dusty formed a much-loved "team" who were committed to the political and cultural life of Northwestern Ontario. Some of the organizations that have benefitted from their leadership include the Canadian Institute of International Affairs, Lakehead Social Planning Council, Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship, Port Arthur New Democratic Party Riding Association, 'f!lunder Bay Community Auditorium, United Way, Cambnan Players, Magnus Theatre and the Thunder Bay Symphony Chorus. Dusty Miller, a graduate of Lakehead and former mayor of Thunder Bay, now serves on the Lakehead University Board of Governors and is Chair of its Fund-raising Committee. Tom Miller's wit, wisdom and generosity of spirit touched everyone he met. At a memorial service held on campus, Lakehead graduate Val Dennison spoke about his truly altruistic nature saying, "Tom knew how to give and not to count the cost." Dennison, who lived with the Millers while she was studying at Lakehead, also noted how much humour Tom Miller injected into life. Others who took part in the memorial service were the Good News Jazz Band, Jean and Ken Morrison, Ruth Miller Lamphiear, Doug Fisher, Heather Morrison, Peter Raffo, Mary Robinson, and Jim Foulds. As expressions ofsympathy, donations to Lokehead University Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund or the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra would be appreciated. Contact Jo-Anne Silverman al 343-8910 for more information. 3 �Lakehead University Faculty Participate in Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Selection I received a letter recently from the Chair of the OGS Selection Board acknowledging and thanking the following Lakehead University faculty members for their contributions to the work of the OGS selection process this past year. Congratulations on a job well done. by Robert G. Rosehart President Lakehead University Smith Panel to visit Lakebead University Later this month, the Advisory Panel on Future Directions for Post-Secondary Education will visit Thunder Bay for a joint meeting with Lakehead University and Confederation College. The five-person panel, appointed by the Ontario Government, is focusing on three themes, who pays, the college-university interface, and system market force issues such as privatization, program rationalization, etc. A report to the government is expected by December 15, 1996. Lakehead University Student Selected for Prestigious Women in Engineering and Science Program Neety Panu, an HBSc Biology student, is one of 25 students selected from across Canada for the National Research Council Women in Engineering and Science Program. The selected students travelled to Ottawa for an orientation session and to finalize their 1997 placement at the NRC laboratories and institutes. Once accepted into this program, the students become part-time NRC employees for three years. As they continue their studies, they work in NRC laboratories on research projects during the summer or during co-op work terms. A $10,000 salary is paid bi-weekly throughout the year during the first year of the program. Subsequent years' salaries are adjusted annually. Thomas Breech Miller BA (Toronto), PhD (London) Professor Emeritus of History Dr. Tom Miller passed away on August I0, 1996, after a distinguished academic and military career. Tom will be missed by all for his satirical humour, and especially by the thousands of students over the years who took his courses. Special thanks to his partner, Dusty Miller, for sharing Tom over the years with Lakehead University. 4 Professor K. Fedderson, Chair Professor E. Epp, Chair Professor T. Dunk, Member Professor R. Delaney, Member Professor C. Netley, Member Professor J. Ross Epp, Chair Professor A. Osbom-Seyffert, Member Professor M. Shannon, Member Professor L. Di Matteo, Member Professor Y. Prevost, Chair Professor R. Omeljaniuk, Member Professor T. Garver, Member Professor S. Kissin, Chair Professor P. Jasen, Board Member Enrolment '96 As I write this, it is too early to be definitive about our fall '96 enrolment. It would seem that, at this stage, we have got our targets in Year 1 but, as with last year, we have seen some reductions in the upper years. Significant changes were made to this year's registration process, some successful, and some that turned out not that well. With some luck and hard work, the new Datatel Student Information System may be in place for the fall of 1997, and this should help. Over the next few weeks, we will review this year's experience and make appropriate changes for next year. Government Relations We received good news a few weeks ago that Lakehead will indeed be receiving the $2.8 million needed to finish the renewal of the Library. Capital funding has been very competitive recently because of cutbacks, and it was encouraging to learn that we will finally be able to complete this project. Promotion of Research Project Vice President, Academic, John Whitfield has received the Final Report of the Committee on the Promotion of Research chaired by Mary Clare Courtland. This Report makes many specific suggestions on how to enhance the research culture at Lakehead University and will be the topic of discussion by Senate this coming fall. It is clear that competition is getting more intense for a somewhat shrinking research dollar to be shared among Lakehead University, the province, and the country. For Lakehead University to maintain its current level of activity and, indeed, to seek important growth, strategic moves will need to be taken. ... continued on page 5 Agora, September, 1996 �Report from the President, continued from page 4 Memorial Service for Professor Emeritus Paul Barclay-Estrup BA (Br. Col.) PhD (Aberdeen) "MY Kio AND MY MONEY GO TO LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY" -- T-Shirt Slogan A special Memorial Service will be held in the Avila Chapel at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 1996 to celebrate the life of Professor Emeritus Paul Barclay-Estrup who passed away recently on Vancouver Island. A reception will follow the service in the Avila Cafeteria, and all of Paul's friends and colleagues are invited to attend. Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning Do the names Jacky Johnston, Marion Muldoon, Lo"aine Ha"is, Jean Charman, Norma Gibson, Joan Gerow, Bonny Wigmore and Mary Ha"is ring a bell? If they don't, you must be new to lakehead. All are former LU employees who helped co-ordinate the two-day parents program which ran in conjunction with the Headstart Program in early August. All Faculty are invited to the Faculty· Lounge on Friday, September 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to participate in the "Fall Fair" initiative of the Office of Instructional Development and the Senate Committee on Teaching and Leaming. It promises to be both a learning experience and fun at the same time. Please do plan to participate. Described as a crash course on university life, the Headstart Program was open to all first-year students entering university directly from high school. In addition to the opportunity ofregistering early. the students were treated to campus tours, entertainment in the Outpost and meetings with residence assistants, student union leaders, and selected faculty and staff. Lakehead University's Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) This year 136 students and 73 parents participated in the program. Over half the students came from Southern Ontario. Comments from parents: The Minister of Education and Training, John Snobelen, announced here in Thunder Bay on August 26, 1996, the formal start of our Lakehead University Student Opportunity Trust Fund initiative. For this program, monies donated or pledged towards student bursaries prior to March 31, 1997 and paid prior to March 31, 1999, will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Ontario government. All monies have to be for endowments and named endowments and can be made for a sum as small as $5,000. Several faculty and staff have already expressed interest in personal endowments under this program. If you are interested please contact me, in confidence, or Jo-Anne Silverman in the Development Office. This initiative is a good deal; both in the short term, as all donations come with a tax receipt, and in the long term, as it is a great investment in our future students and the institution. To date, over $425,000 has been pledged for Lakehead's OSOTF initiative. ''It's comforting to know there are so many support services available. 11 "The event has settled my mind. Thank you!" "Everyone made me feel very welcome. It was friendly and well organized. 11 "An excellent opportunity for parents to get a perspective on the university and the services/ activities/expectations that will be part ofour children's lives for the next few years." A similar orientation program was enjoyed by 165 parents on labour Day weekend. Members of the Lakehead University Student Opportunity Trust Fund Committee: Front Row (I to r) Bev Stefureak, Fred Poulter (Co-Chair), Chris Straka, Joe Logozzo. Back Row (I to r): Richard MacGillivray, Richard Buset, Bob Edwards, Tom Jones, Moe Ktytor. Missing: Al Becker (Co-Chair), LaRae Moody, Pat O'Brien. Lakehead University recently launched the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund campaign to raise $1 million from the private sector and receive a matching $1 million from the provincial government for endowed bursaries for students. To date Lakehead has raised $425,000. Later on in the fall, Richard MacGillivray will be approaching faculty and staff to give them an opportunity to participate in the campaign. Agora, September, 1996 5 �RESEARCH NEWS Lakehead University's Centre for Analytical Services by Shawn Vincent Lakehead University's Centre for Analytical Services (LUCAS) brings together the expert technical staff, high quality researchers and cutting edge technology necessary to offer analytical testing and consulting services to government, industry and the scientific research community of Northwestern Ontario. Clients are served by three components: the Instrumentation Laboratory External Services, the Environmental Laboratory and the Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre. Besides providing education, training and employment opportunities for Lakehead University students and graduates, LUCAS is one of the few testing labs in Thunder Bay that offers tests accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. Technician Johane Joncas (BSc'94), featured below, is one of seven staff working at the Centre. She is currently establishing quality control methods for each of the three units. remediation projects (using plants to correct or contain environmental problems caused by pollution), and care of forest soils. Forestry professor and soils specialist Len Meyers is utilizing the Environmental Laboratory in the course of his own research, as are many other scientists working on campus at the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research (CNFER). Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre The Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre at Lakehead has grown out of the pioneering work done by Biology professor George Ozburn, toxicologist Al Smith, and Chemistry professor Donald Orr. The mining and pulp and paper industries make special use of the Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre (ATRC). Here they can have the industrial discharge from their plants assessed for the presence of toxic substances that may be dangerous to the surrounding ecosystem. Many recognizable names are on the client list for the Centre's services: Ontario Hydro, Abitibi-Price, Avenor, to name a few. Serving the needs of industry, as well as research and education at Lakehead marks the mandate of LUCAS. Supporting Teaching and Research Beyond meeting the analytical testing needs of these community partners, LUCAS also generates several other benefits. The income from fees charged to users of the services help support research and teaching activities at Lakehead that benefit undergraduate and graduate students alike. It also supports faculty in obtaining research contracts, while continuing the development of new equipment and techniques for use in meeting research and industry needs. Allan MacKenzie, Manager of LUCAS, is quick to share the credit for LUCAS's development and continued success with faculty at Lakehead and with Connie Nelson, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, who provided the supportive leadership to nurture the creation of LUCAS. Instrumentation Laboratory The Instrumentation Laboratory's services provide access to scientific testing on the composition of materials of interest to the client. Possible uses of the laboratory might include an anthropologist interested in studying the composition of ancient ceramics and bones, an engineer wanting to test the properties of process materials, or a geologist interested in determining the mineral content of a rock sample. Environmental Laboratory The Environmental Laboratory, under the management of . Biology professor Peter Lee, offers specialized testing of both aquatic and forest based soils. These services give researchers and industry officials valuable information about the biological and chemical aspects of soils, using this knowledge for applications such as the growing of wild rice in aquatic soils, bio6 MacKenzie insists that, "The research interests and skills of the faculty are the real assets to the region ... Peter Lee, for example, is one of the region's experts on bio-remediation of industrial problems." But he points out that sharing is the key to LUCAS. Through sharing the facilities, the expertise of staff, and the knowledge of researchers, this venture supports the academic mission of Lakehead University in giving students an opportunity to be trained in research under the guidance of internationally renowned scientists. Accomplishing this mission adds to the enrichment of regional partners in government and industry through. the expertise that LUCAS helps provide. Says MacKenzie, "Access to the unique ideas and skills offered by the University is likely to become one of the most important resources available for development of new jobs in Northwestern Ontario." ••• Shawn Vincent is one ofseveral Lakehead students participating in a student writing program sponsored by The ChronicleJournal. The program is called S.P.A.R.K. -Lakehead: Students Producing Articles on Research Knowledge. Coming Up: "Toxicity and the Environment: LUCAS and the Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre" by Sara Hatherly. Agora, September, 1996 �Mark Johnston is a research scientist with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research here on campus, and adjunct professor in the Faculty of Forestry. He is a member of a group of investigators from Canada, the U.S. and South America who were recently funded by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (!AI) to investigate the ecological and economic role of forests in mitigating climate change. The !Al is funded by a consortium of western hemisphere governments and arose out of the UNCED Conference in Rio de Janiero in 1992. The U.S. National Science Foundation is currently providing most of the funding, but the IAI is expected to become self-sustaining in the next year or two. The initial grant provides travel funding for the research team to gather over the next year to write a major proposal which will form the basis for the project. Investigators have been drawn from universities and government research departments in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Chile and Argentina. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Mohammed Dore in the Department of Economics at Brock University in St. Catharines. Patricia Jasen (History) was awarded the Certificate of Merit in Regional History for Ontario at the annual meeting of the Canadian Historical Association in June, 1996 for her book Wild Things: Nature, Culture and Tourism in Ontario, 17901914 (University of Toronto Press, 1995). The book also received an honourable mention for the Sir John A. Macdonald Prize, which is awarded to the book "judged in a given year to have made the most significant contribution to Canadian history." Wild Things examines changing attitudes to nature in the nineteenth century in relation to a growing tourist industry. It explores a number of themes including the relationship between tourism and colonization, the role of aboriginal people in the tourist industry, and the connections between wilderness tourism and nineteenth-century health concerns. Jasen's current research deals with the relationship between nature, culture, and the history of medicine, and in July, 1996 she read a paper at the conference on "Medicine and the Colonies" held by the Society for the Social History of Medicine at Oxford University. The paper was entitled "Childbirth, Colonialism, and the Civilizing Mission in Northern Canada." Agora, September, 1996 Two recent publications by John O'Meara (Education -- Native Language Instructors' Program) are the DelawareEnglish/English-Delaware Dictionary (University of Toronto Press) and "Productivity and Levels of Derivation in Munsee Delaware Word Formation", D. Pentland, ed., Papers of the Twenty-Sixth Algonquian Conference 335-39, Winnipeg, University of Manitoba. lnderjit Nirdosh (Chemical Engineering) has published the paper entitled "Low-Cost Experiments in Mass Transfer: Part 2 (co-author: Dr. M.H.I. Baird) in Chemical Engineering Education, vol 30 (2). Douglas A. West (Political Science) has published an article entitled "Epistemological Dependency and Native Peoples: an Essay on the Future ofNative/NonNative Relations in Canada" in The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, Vol. 15, Number 2. West has also received a peer-reviewed Aid to Scholarly Conferences Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) in the amount of $8,000 to be used to support the 2nd Biennial Aboriginal Peoples Conference, to be held at Lakehead University, October 18-20, 1996. K.C. Yang (Forestry) presented a paper entitled "A Win-Win-Win Educational System" at a conference -- 1996 Chinese American Academic & Professional Convention" (CAAPCON 1996) which was held in Ottawa, June 29-July 2, 1996. The CAAPCON 1996 is the fifth such convention to be held in North America and, for the first time, in Canada. The convention is held every three years either in North America or in Taiwan. This year's convention covered IO subject areas and two panel discussions. Yang cochaired the session on Culture & Education. Jeanette Lynes has recently presented three papers. Her piece, "'Up North,' 'Down North', and Wasted in Labrador: Walking to Shenak," was presented at the "Voices of the North, Visions of the North" conference at Nipissing University, May 24-26. A second paper, coauthored with Elizabeth Smyth, O.1.S.E., was presented at the "Poetry and History" conference, University of Stirling, Scotland, June 25-29; the presentation was entitled "The Double Voice: Susanna Moodie as Mirror and Window." Lynes also presented a paper entitled "Camivalesque Regionalism in Paul Bowdring's The Roncesvalles Pass" at the University ofNew Brunswick's "Region and Nation" conference, held in Saint John, August 2-6. Derek Hassay (Business Administration) has co-authored an article to appear in the December 1996 issue of Psychology and Marketing entitled "Compulsive • Buying: An Examination of the Consumption Motive." Bahram Dadgostar presented a paper entitled "Does Government Capital Expenditure Matter?" at the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) Conference, Montreal, Quebec, May 25-28, 1996. The study was done in collaboration with Frank Mirabelli. Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada Report The Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada (HSSFC) is pleased to report that funding for the Aid to Learned Journals Program has been restored by SSHRC. An additional $1 million dollars will be provided in the current year with similar amounts in years two and three. In addition, program criteria that ensure journals will receive the support they require and that decisions are made by peer committees in future competitions will be recommended to the SSHRC Council in the fall. These changes are a result of ongoing discussions with SSHRC. All successful journals to the program should be receiving notice from SSHRC indicating their new funding levels. The Federation is very happy to have played a role in this process. -- Livio Di Matteo, Lakehead University Representative, HSSFC Deadllne for submissions to the next issue of the Agora is October 1, 1996 7 �PEOPLE Staff News During the summer employment notices were issued by the Human Resources Department announcing the appointments of the following: Wanda White, Coordinator, Native Languages Instructors Program LUFA Executive Raymond Neckoway Counsellor Native Support Services Executive Committee 1996-97 Officers (one-year term) President: R. S. Dilley (Geography) Vice-President: Jeanette Lynes (English) Secretary: H. Smith (History) Treasurer: I. Dew (Library) Chris Dunning, Security Attendant Ray Rivard, Technology Transfer Analyst, Graduate Studies & Research Colleen MacLean, Secondary School Liaison Officer, Registrar's Office Kris Nelson, Secretary, School of Nursing Dianne Miller, General Manager, Boreal Ecosystem Science Coop Michelle Joerges, Secretary, Departments of Languages, Indigenous Learning & Women's Studies Greg Kenna, Mechanic, Campus Development/Mechanical Karen Stecky, Supervisor - Retail Stores, Bookstore Marie Ferguson, Switchboard Operator, Office Services Raymond Neckoway, Counsellor, Native Support Services Bev Rayner, Custodian, Campus Development Christa Wheeler-Thorne, Nurse, Health Services Heather Moynihan, Instructor Ill, Native Access Program for Engineering Sherry Cook, Secretary, Native Support Services Carl Goodwin, Technologist II, Chemical Engineering A A Note of Thanks Professor Emeritus (Business Administration) Bill Honey joined 1485 people in a 400-mile bike trip across Minnesota to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis research during the summer. Total amount raised: $477,000. Honey is particularly grateful to the many LU staff and faculty who supported him in this endeavour, especially Dave Mueller (Security). 8 Elected Members (two-year staggered terms) J. Lynes (English) 1995-97 K. C. Yang (Forestry) 1996-98 Ex Officio Members Past President: B. Singh (Mechanical Engineering) CAUT Representative: R. S. Dilley (Geography) Alternate: CAUT Defence Fund Trustee: G. Munro (Political Studies) Alternate: R. S. Dilley (Geography) Chief Grievance Officer: R. Ruiperez (Sociology) Grievance Officers: H. Fennell (Education) B. Singh (Mechanical Engineering) C. Benson (Forestry) P. Seyffert (Languages) Chief Negotiator: G. Knutson (Nursing) OCUFA Representative: K. Fedderson (English) OCUFA Collective Bargaining Committee: G. Knutson (Nursing) Status of Women Committee: J. Epp (Education) Committee Chairpersons Pension Committee: R. Puttagunta (Chemical Engineering) Benefits Committee: P. Satinder (Psychology) Policy Committee: R. S. Dilley (Geography) Nominations Committee: D. Pallen (Nursing) External Relations: E. Mollo (Anthropology) Librarians Advisory Committee: V. Gibbons (Library) Emeritus Members: C. Kent (Mathematics) Sessionals Committee: B. McMillan (Sociology) A graduate of Lake head's Master of Social Work program has been hired as a Counsellor in Native Support Services. Born and raised in a small community south of Churchill, Manitoba, Raymond Neckoway spent his early years in a residential school before moving to Texas to study theology at Christ for the Nations Institute. He has since held a variety of positions including alcohol and drug abuse counsellor in his hometown of Bird, and Child Welfare Worker in Chapleau, Ontario. One of the most common problems that native students have at Lakehead is making the transition from Jiving in a small community "where everyone knows your name." Neckoway says his first job will be to build trust so that native students will feel comfortable in seeking him out when they need help. Inderjit Nirdosh awarded 3M Teaching Fellowship It's been a stellar year for lnderjit Nirdosh. In the last 12 months the Chemical Engineering professor has racked up three prestigious teaching awards: Lakehead University's Distinguished Instructor Award, an OCUFA teaching award, and now a 3M Teaching Fellowship awarded by the Society for Teaching and Leaming in Higher Education (STLHE). Ten 3M Teaching Fellowships were chosen from a total of 64 nominations from 28 Canadian universities. The 3M Fellows' first engagement is a 3-day retreat in November designed to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Fellows and to provide an opportunity for the Fellows to share their experience. Agora, September, 1996 �Kathleen Crewdson Library Technician John Naysmith honoured by Canadian Institute of Forestry John Naysmith, a Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Forestry, has received the International Forestry Achievement Award for outstanding contribution towards international forestry development. The award was presented during the CIF annual meeting and conference held in Thunder Bay in August. Library and Informations Studies graduate Kathleen Crewdson is putting her talents to work in two areas of the Chancellor Paterson Library. She works as a library technician in bibliographic processing overseeing library accounts in the morning, and in the afternoons she is a library technician in the Northern Studies Research Centre. Crewdson says the appeal lies in the varied work she does - everything from answering questions from library patrons to organizing displays and learning about library accounting functions. "It's not tedious," she says, "you're always learning." Not to mention the view from the top floor is spectacular! Kathleen Crewdson is a graduate of the University of Toronto. Prior to working full-time at the Library, she worked in the LU Gender Issues Centre where she organized the Centre's book collection and developed policies. Random Notes Bruce Muirhead (History) left Thunder Bay in August to spend IO months in Japan teaching English at Gifu University of Education and Languages. While he is away Robert Dilley will serve as President of the LU Faculty Association and Jeanette Lynes will be Vice President. Sandi Covino, Manager of Health Services, is organizing a noon walking group. If you are interested in joining, call her at 343-8361and leave your name and extension number. Naysmith has received degrees from the University of New Brunswick, Harvard University and the University of British Columbia. In the course of his career he has worked for Abitibi Paper Company as the Operations Forester and Woodlands Superintendent. During the early 1970s he was an associate Director for the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and chief Federal Negotiator for the Yukon and Western Arctic Native Land Claims. In the 1980s he was the Project Leader and Senior Advisor for the National Conservation Strategy for Nepal and was the Founding Dean for the Faculty of Forestry at Lakehead University. Currently, he is the Project Director of the Ghana Environmental Management Literacy Project and Chair of the Ontario Forestry Futures Trust Committee. Congratulations Karen Harrison, the Chief Librarian of the Thunder Bay Public Library and a Sessional Lecturer in the Department of Library and Information Studies, has been elected President of the Canadian Library Association for 1996-97. Jack Drewes, Electrician, has been elected President of the executive board of the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) provincial joint council. Bahram Dadgostar, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Federation of Business School Deans. He will be serving in that position for two years. In Memoriam Lakehead extends condolences to the family and friends of Bill Kusznier who passed away on August 21, 1996. "Billy was an extremely kind and dedicated man," says Housekeeping Lead Hand Jim Squier. "And he'll be missed by all of us." Kusznier was recently employed by Lakehead in the part-time SEIU Bargaining Unit. Agora, september, 1996 Meet the Student Union's new Executive LUSU President Chris Straka, Vice-President of Student Issues Julie Miller and Vice-President ofFinance Adrian Mirabelli are gearing up for an event-filled year. Straka finished his third year of a com-. bined Geography/Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism program; Miller is in her third year of a Bachelor of Arts program majoring in Psychology and Indigenous Leaming, and Mirabelli is in his third year ofan Honours Bachelor ofCommerce degree. LUSU has recently introduced a newsletter listing events of interest to students at Lakehead. To get your event listed, contact LUSU at 343-8259. Exceptional Students Neety Pano, an honours biology student with a 91 per cent average, has been selected as a candidate for the National Research Council ofCanada's Women in Engineering and Science Program. High school students Lindsay McLeod (Hammarskjold) and Shawn Forbes (FWCJ) have been chosen to receive the LU Presidential Scholarship valued at $10,000. These awards are made on the basis of academic excellence, community and school involvement, leadership skills and an interview. Adam Moir (Hammarskjold) is the recipient of the Alumni Association's annual Award. Lindsay will enter the Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology program, and both Shawn and Adam will enter the Honours Bachelor of Science program majoring in Biology. 9 �CAMPUS NEWS New PROGRAMS AT NANABIJOU As our clientele grows (and grows up!), we recognize the need for quality care for a wider variety of children and parents. Our aim is to provide a safe, comfortable, nurturing environment in which children can play, establish new friendships, do homework and relax after a busy day. Both programs are under the supervision of ECE qualified and experienced staff. School Age: Designed for children Grade one and up. Children may be picked up (a small additional fee) as well as dropped off at the Centre. This will certainly simplify life for LU employees and students! A nutritous snack will be served. School PD days will also be covered (cost to be announced). This program will be located in the residence adjacent to the Childcare Centre. Cost for the after school portion (3 to 6 p.m.) will be $10 per day. Group Home & Auto Insurance Plan for LU faculty. staff& alumni Sponsored by Lakehead University Alumni Association "Save money and help the Association at the same time" Call for a Quote 1-800-327-5580 SK/JK: We welcome the opportunity to continue to accommodate children in these programs. Full days ($30 includes hot lunch) and part days ($3 before school, $7 after up to 5:45 pm) can be arranged. As scheduling is a concern for all of us, please advise our Director of your requirements as soon as possible. School PD days will also be covered. This program will be located in the residence adjacent to the Childcare Centre under the supervision of ECE qualified staff. Evening: Designed primarily, but not exclusively, for the children of people taking evening courses either here or elsewhere, this program begins at 6 p.m. and runs until IO p.m. It is located in the Childcare Centre itself. A nutritious snack will be served; meals can be arranged in advance. Toddlers and Pre-School: The Centre continues to welcome children -- full and part time - into our regular program. We have established ourselves as an important and reliable resource on-campus for students, staff and the community in general. Spaces are available throughout the year (however things do get busy in September). Full-time fees which include nutritious snacks and lunch are $28 per day for Pre-School (30 months and up) and $32 per day for Toddlers (18 to 30 months.) Part-time fees are available upon request. For more information and to register your child (or children) contact Ms. Sheila Wilhelm, Director, Nanabijou Childcare Centre, at 343-8369. Enrollment is ongoing. Onsite visits are welcomed. We want you to be as comfortable with us as your children are! The Department of Political Science presents The 1996 Engholm Lecture in Political Science by Dr. Arthur Kroker Professor of Political Science Concordia University THE CANADIAN ALGORITHM Friday, September 20, 1996 University Centre Theatre 7:30 p.m. Dr. Kroker is the author of Hacking the Future with Marilouise Kroker, St. Martin's Press, 1996; Data Trash: The Theory of the Virtual Class with Michael A. Weinstein, St. Martin's Press, 1994; The Possessed Individual: Technology and the Postmodern Condition MacMillan, 1992; and Technology and The Canadian Mind:Jnnis/McLuhan/Grant St. Martin's Press, 1985. -- Nancy Luckai, Acting Chair, Board of Directors, Nanabijou Childcare Centre REPORTS Centre for Analytical Services It's been a formative year for LU's Centre for Analytical Services. In their Annual Report for 1995-96, Manager Allan MacKenzie writes "LUCAS is now poised to contribute to university needs for generation ofexternal revenues which may prove essential for the operation of some academic and research facilities on campus...Revenues for 1995-96 from the combined units was $213,000. Accumulated net revenues returned to the University since 1991-92 total $120,000. For a copy of the report contact the Office of Graduate Students and Research at 343-8283. For more information on LUCAS see the article on page 6. 10 The Paul Barclay-Estrup Memorial Service Friday, September 13, 1996 Avila Chapel 7:30 p.m. Reception to follow in Avila Cafeteria at 8:00 p.m. Friends of the late Dr. Paul Barclay, former Professor of Biology at LU who died in British Columbia on June 21, 1996, are invited to a memorial in his honour. Agora, September, 1996 �Congratulations! The following full time employees worked the full year in 1995 without using any sick leave: Don Barnes, Forestry Tom Beardy, NLIP Kailash Bhatia, Mechanical Engineering Carolyn Bobyk, Campus Development Hugh Briggs, Campus Development Kerrie-Lee Clarke, Administration Pat Coates, Health Services Ian Cull, Counselling & Career Centre Stu Garbutt, Purchasing John Hutton, Security Clarence Jacobson, Library Roger Klamie, Security Tracey Muldoon, Library Peter Puna, Graphics Services Doug Stone, Innovation North Moma Toderash, School of Business Gilbert Vanson, Forestry Ronald Whistle, Residence Maintenance Lynn Wilson, Grad Studies & Research Kelong Wu, Athletics Cheryl Balacko, Bookstore Barbara Barnes, Biology Ainsley Bharath, Chemistry Ralph Birston, Forestry PaulBrezanoczy,Security Glen Broman, Re-Engineering Francis Clayton, Athletics Helen Coutts, Campus Development Sandy Dunning, Forestry Becky Hurley, Bookstore Paul Inkila, CTRC Eleanor Jensen, Chemistry Diana Mason, Education Stan Nemec, Printing Services Lenora Randle, Library Szabolcs Szterszky, CTRC Cathy Trojan, External Relations Eva Vidlak, Purchasing Chris White, Registrar's Office Gwen Wojda, Continuing/Distance Education Darlene Yakimoski, Athletics Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra Brochures on the 1996/97 Concert Season are available in Human Resources. Something Bugging You? For CONFIDENTIAL Help Oct. 23196 Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25/96 Nov. 14/ 96 September 1996 $8.97 $8.99 $8.99 $8.99 $9.49 $9.99 $10.49 $10.49 $10.49 Quote ofthe Month: You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try. IHH aNf]_ NM O al Agora, $3.97 $3.99 $3.99 Wa/Mart . Superstore Zeller's (Intercity) Gascoigne's Janzen's Safeway Zeller's (Northwood) Woit's Westfort Shoppers Drug Mart Clinic Pharmacy (Court St.) Bourke's Call Your EAP 343-4626 Some upcoming EAP courses: Team Building Assertive Communications Practical Money Management Call 343-4626 to register. Dispensing Fees - Shop Wisely: Beverly Sills ~uman Resources Telephone 343-8334 .,_Fax nu_mber_346--7701 11 �CALENDAR Graduate Assistants Professional Development Days Session 1 Thursday, September 12 1:00 - 5:00 pm Senate Chambers (UC 1001) Session II Friday, October 11 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Senate Chambers (UC 1001) Graduate Assistants are both employees and students. These sessions are designed to help them balance these two roles. They will learn how to deal with students, how to prepare for seminars and teaching responsibilities and other hints on marking, lab skills and communication skills. • THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY In celebration of the Gallery's 20th Anniversary, work from the permanent collection by Cart Beam, Joanne Cardinal-Schubert, Alex Janvier, Goyce Kakegamic, George Littlechild, Jim Logan, Norval Morrisseau, Shelley Niro, Roy Thomas and others will be on display September 13 - October 27. As well a Speakers Series is planned: ' Friday, Sept. 20, 8:00 pm DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC LUMINA CONCERT SERIES 1996-97 Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall Music and Visual Arts Centre 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. October 8 Penelope Clarke, flute Laurie Duncan, piano October 22 Yves Lussier, trumpet Joy Fahrenbruck, piano November 5 Heather Pawsey, soprano; Cristopher Foley, piano (Eckhardt-Gramatte National Music Competition winner) November 17 Frederic Lacroix, piano (Ontario Young Artist Competition winner, sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations and the Thunder Bay Branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association) (Note: 2:00 p.m.) January 16 Alexander Tselyakov, piano Daphne Odjig "To Invent Within a Culture" February 4 Harold Wevers, bassoon Joy Fahrenbruck, piano Friday, October 4, 8:00 pm Joanne Cardinal-Schubert TBA February 26 Andre Leplante, piano (Note: venue TBA, 8:00 p.m.) Saturday, October 19, 8:00 pm Lee-Ann Martin "Contemporary First Nations Art'' In conjunction with the Aboriginal Peoples Conference at Lakehead March 4 Kubica-Van Berkel Guitar Duo Friday, October 25, 8:00 pm Roy Thomas "My Elders Teach Me What to Paint" Free admittance to the Speakers Series with paid admission to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. March 18 MuSic in Common Peter Shackleton, clarinet Derek Conrod, horn Heather Morrison, piano Subscriptions and tickets available from the Department of Music. For futher information call 343-8787. CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS Regular Hours Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. Agora September, 1996 Vol. 13, No. 7 Agora is published by the Information Office of the Department of Student Services and Community Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly (except for July and August) to faculty, staff and friends of Lakehead University. Director of Student Services and Community Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Administrative Assistant: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca ():!! JOHN ZANATTA ALUMNI GAMES October 19, 1996 at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse 0~ C. Troj a n External Relations ) • ) 1- () -0 a'Q.. ~3 '80'8 om CD CD <D 12 .--i-.. '8'80 Cl> Cl> ii~ • Agora, September, 1996 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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