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Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.20 No.1 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter (table of contents) features articles on the water resource science program, effective medical image segmentation, and an alumni profile on Dr. Irmo Marini. 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 2003-01 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/3f273905de47d117cc46d386ae62dfec.pdf b2bcc8779363625092de1683e28014a6 PDF Text Text Online -- February 2003 Vol.20, No.2 A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff and Friends of Lakehead University http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Welcome to Agora Online, a monthly tip sheet of the news and information you may read online at: http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Agora Online is produced by the Office of Communications and distributed to staff, faculty and friends of Lakehead University. We're interested in hearing from you. To share your news and information, or to add your name to our mailing list, contact us by phone, fax or e-mail: Office of Communications Lakehead University 955 Oliver Rd Thunder Bay, Ontario Photo: (l-r) Bill Long, Sales Manager, Precision Camera, Stosh Durbacz, Accounts Manager, Sony Canada, and Keith Ruddy, Sales Manager Central Region, Sony Canada, view floor plans set up in the rotunda of the Advanced Technology & Academic Centre (ATAC) during the Hard Hat Reception held on January 23, 2003. Precision Camera and Sony Canada are two of the technology corporations partnering with Lakehead in the development of ATAC. A listing of technology partners, .-_overnment supporters and •onors may be found online at www.lakeheadu.ca/ -eventswwwlatacsupport.html Table of Contents 1. Lakehead Launches ATAC - Future of the North Capital Campaign A Hard Hat Reception marks the public launch of the ATAC - Future of the North Capital Campaign. FedNor announces $2-million contribution to fund special equipment for the Advanced Technology & Academic Centre. 2. Hogarth Plantations Donated to Lakehead University Foundation Forestry students and faculty benefit from a generous donation by Dr. Walter Hogarth. 3. Campus News Ontario Innovation Trust; Distinguished Instructor Award; Contribution to Teaching Awards; Kyoto Accord; InterCollegiate Business Competition; Registrar to Retire; Director of Communications Arrives. Lakehead UNIVERSITY Canada P7B 5E1 Phone: 807-343-8177 Fax: 807-346-7770 E-mail: communications@lakeheadu.ca Eleanor Abaya Director of Communications eleanor.abaya@lakeheadu.ca Frances Harding Coordinator, Publications frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Marla Tomlinson Writer/Researcher maria.tomlinson@lakeheadu.ca Publications Mall Agreement Number 40062450 �Agora Online http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Dr. Tom Potter: Distinguished Instructor In his public lecture entitled, ''Teaching for Learning: The Critical Link between Content and Process," Potter expressed concern that universities are often "content rich and experience poor:' Dr. Tom G. Potter is an enthusiastic professor of outdoor leadership who asks himself every day: How can I heighten my students' motivation to learn? This year he was presented with the Distinguished Instructor Award, the most prestigious award given by Lakehead to recognize excellence in teaching. Tom Potter studied at McGill University and completed his PhD at the University of Alberta in 1993. He spent 1O years teaching at the primary, secondary, college and university levels before joining Lakehead in 1994 as a faculty member in the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism. In 1997 he became an Associate Professor. Potter teaches a wide variety of courses and spends over 30 teaching days in the field per year. "In teaching Outdoor Skills and Theory II, it is not unusual for me to place between 60 to 80 students (and staff) in the field in a day, many of whom are engaging in remote activities with a relatively high degree of inherent risk," he says. At a reception and public lecture held in his honour on January 30, Vice-President (Academic) and Provost Dr. Mary Louise Hill congratulated Potter on his achievements and praised him for his consistent record of eliciting strong, positive evaluations from his students. One former student writing in support of Tom Potter's nomination for the Distinguished Instructor Award said: "Dr. Potter is a very gifted and intuitive facilitator, one who is committed to the reciprocal nature of learning alongside and from his students. I sense that his natural. talent has been finetuned through his dedication to diverse student populations along with his dedication to his own personal reflection and growth. Dr. Potter constantly challenges himself and pushes his comfort zone, consistently demonstrating his versatility as an instructor:' The classroom experience is often overlooked, he says, and often we treat our students as vessels to be filled instead of candles to be ignited. Professors need to use a variety of teaching styles (not just the lecture) and they need to embrace risk, he says. 'We need to relax our need for total control in the classroom. Learning is a social process, and I believe we should welcome the unpredictability of humans learning and growing together. We need to be creative and find new ways of reaching students. ''Teaching students well is the raison d'etre of universities. It is the core contract between universities and society. Students are the reason we are here and, in my opinion, greater emphasis needs to be placed on teaching them well:' Table of Contents (Continued) 4. Stepping to the Forefront Graduate students Michel Beaulieu (History) and Andrea Collins (English) are on the frontier of success. 5. Honours, Awards, Appointments & Publications New composition by Dr. Aris Carastathis (Music); Superior Science wins Actua Award; Publications by Dr. Azim Mallik (Biology), Dr. Jane Crossman (Kinesiology), and Dr. Ron Lappage (Kinesiology). 6. Agora Online Share your comments, news and information. Events@Lakehead Events@Lakehead is a weekly e-bulletin sent to all students, staff and faculty every Friday from September through May. To receive Events@Lakehead, contact Marla Tomlinson byemail: communications@lakeheadu.ca To have an event listed, please send the notice to Marla Tomlinson at least a week in advance of the event. Lakehead U N I VERSITY - � 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.20 No.2 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter (table of contents) contains updates on ATAC, Hogarth plantations, and campus news. 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 2003-02 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/cbeefb7a00c00528f9514f32ab8e04ec.pdf c283faf4a355eb7303418802e06ab4aa PDF Text Text Online -- May 2003 Vol.20, No.3 A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff and Friends of Lakehead University http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Welcome to Agars Onllne, a monthly tip sheet of the news and information you may read online at: http://agors.lakeheadu.ca Agars Onllne is produced by the Office of Communications and distributed to staff, faculty, and friends of Lakehead University. We're interested in hearing from you. To share your news and information, or to add your name to our mailing list, contact us by phone, fax or e-mail: Office of Communications Lakehead University 955 O1/ver Rd Thunder Bay, Ontario Table of Contents A Shining Streak Floors get special treatment during the month of May as staff -- including Emille Jean (Gonzo) -- take advantage of a low-traffic time period to strip, clean and re-apply protective sealants. According to Jim Podd, Director of Physical Plant, staff will also undertake special projects such as cleaning windows that have been neglected in recent years because of budget cuts. Four new staff members are being hired this summer to A,ndle the increased workload ~ought about by ATAC and the two new Residences. 1. 2. Convocation 2003 Fax: 807-346-7770 This year's graduating class will be addressed by two honorary degree recipients: Lloyd Axworthy and Tom Jackson. Denis Turcotte (BEng'85) will receive the Alumni Honour Award. Email: communlcations@lakeheadu.ca Northern Ontario Medical School Receives Funding Premier Ernie Eves visited the campus to announce that his government would be investing $95.3 million in NOMS. 4. Eleanor Abaya Director of Communications Message from the President With exams over, Convocation nearing, and the budget set for next year, it is time to assess the progress Lakehead has made in the past year. 3. Canada P7B 5E1 Phone:807-343-8177 eleanor.abaya@lakeheadu.ca Frances Harding Coordinator, Publications frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Marla Tomlinson Dr. Michel Bedard named Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Aging and Health Communications Officer Lakehead's fifth Canada Research Chair is an Assistant Professor of Psychology whose research is focused on quality of life for older adults. Publications Mail Agreement Number ... continued Lakehead UH1Vfl$1TY maria.tom/inson@lakeheadu.ca 40062450 �Agora Online http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Table of Contents CONVOCATION 2003 Honorary Degree Recipients 5. Nutrient Ecology Lab Opens A new laboratory supporting research for the Forest Watershed and Riparian Disturbance (FORWARD) project has opened in the Braun Building. 6. Director of Corporate Relations Receives Staff Award Fund raiser, student advocate, employment counsellor, alumni organizer: Moe Ktytor (BA'68) has played all of these roles and more during his 35-year career. 7. Campus News First Annual Nursing Scholarship Forum; Geology Department partners with Ontario Prospectors Association; Office of Development Earns National Award, Maintenance Choice Classic Open, News from Athletics. 8. Honours, Awards, Appointments and Publications Dr. Laure Paquette (Political Science), Dr. John Naysmith (Forestry and the Forest Environment), Dr. Norm Lavoie (Kinesiology), Dr. Michel Bedard (NECAH), Dr. Gary Genosko (Sociology), Dr. Ronald Harpelle (History), Dr. Roger Mitchell (Geology). 9. Employee Service Recognition Reception LLOYD AXWORTHY Doctor of Laws First elected to Parliament in 1979, Lloyd Axworthy served as Minister of Employment and Immigration, Minister of Transport, Minister of Human Resources Development, and Minister of Western Economic Diversification. In his Foreign Affairs portfolio, he became internationally known for his advancement of the Ottawa 7i'eaty- a landmark global treaty banning anti-personnel land mines. And for his leadership, he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Since leaving public life in the fall of 2000, Axworthy has been the recipient of several prestigious awards and honours. He currently Director and CEO of the Liu Centre for the Study 019 Global Issues at the University of British Columbia. a TOM JACKSON Doctor of Humane Letters Lakehead celebrates the achievements of its staff and faculty including the 2003 nominees for the annual Staff Award, those retiring in June and September, and the current staff and faculty marking 20 and 30 years of service. 1o. Welcome New Faculty and Staff A listing of new hires since January 2003. 11. Agora Online Share your comments, news and information. Events @Lakehead Events@Lakehead Is a weekly e-bulletln sent to all students, staff, and faculty every Friday from September through May. To receive Events@Lakehead, contact Marla Tomlinson byemail: communicatlons@lakeheadu.ca To have an event listed, please send the notice to Marla Tomlinson at least a week In advance of the event. Tom Jackson is an actor, director, recording artist, and humanitarian who is widely known for his role in the longrunning CBC series "North of 60." Born on the One Arrow Reserve near Batoche, Saskatchewan, Jackson moved to Winnipeg with his family at age 15, dropped out of school, and for the next seven years lived on the street. In the early 1970s he was invited to sing on a local radio program, which led to a stint as a radio host. By the mid1980s he had moved to Toronto and had carved out a career as a theatre and television actor. Jackson's philanthropic activities include The Huron Carol, a CD and annual concert series where he raises money for Canadian food banks. Jackson devotes about six months of the year to charitable causes - an investment of time he does not begrudge. People think this is a sacrifice, he says. "It's noJ.. This is what I want to do - and it is a blast!" • Lakehead UNIVERSITY � 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.20 No.3 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter (table of contents) features articles on the 2003 convocation, nutrient ecology lab opening, and a message from the President. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003-05 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/9ab15f6d96d832d836ad8f80d9e13c5b.pdf cf60d433c1d3de31a5ac15da63b04b3a PDF Text Text Online -- June 2003 Vol.20, No.4 A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff and Friends of Lakehead University http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Welcome to Agora Online, a monthly tip sheet of the news and information you may read online at: http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Agora Online is produced by the Office of Communications and distributed to staff, faculty, and friends of Lakehead University. Office of Communications Lakehead University 955 Oliver Rd Thunder Bay, Ontario Ill C :::, Canada P7B 5E1 ... Phone: 807-343-8177 a.. i Fax: 807-346-7770 ~ Email: communlcatlons@lakeheadu.ca .c a.. The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, James K. Bartleman, was on campus in early June to meet with representatives of the Native Language Instructors' Program, the Native Teacher Education Program, and the Centre of Excellence for Children with Special Needs. Bartleman is Ontario's first Aboriginal Lieutenant Governor. Since taking office in March 2002, he has spoken out on issues he cares deeply about, particularly mental -Ith, anti-racism, and education. Table of Contents Eleanor Abaya Director of Communications eleanor.abaya@lakeheadu.ca 1. A Day to Remember Lakehead celebrated its 39th Convocation on Saturday, May 31, by granting approximately 1,600 degrees and diplomas. 2. Message from the President Dr. Fred Gilbert reflects on Convocation and reports on the the progress of the Strategic Planning Committee, ATAC, and NOMS. 3. Excellence in Research Lakehead faculty members secure $883,024 in new funding from NSERC and SSHRC. 4. Frances Harding Coordinator, Publications frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Marla Tomlinson Communications Officer maria.tomlinson@lakeheadu.ca Tove Tronslien Webmaster tove.tronslien@lakeheadu.ca A Proud Graduate Algoma Steel CEO Denis Turcotte -- Lakehead's 2003 Alumni Honour Award Recipient -- shared his perspectives at the Alumni Recognition Dinner. ... continued Lakehead UNIVERSITY Publications Mall Agreement Number 40062450 �Agora Online http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Table of Contents Poulin Award Winner Billi Jo Cox, BSc'03 5. Missing in Action Dr. Carney Matheson and the staff of the Paleo-DNA Lab are establishing a database to help identify soldiers who fought in World War One. 6. Leading the Way to Learning Superior Science gears up for its fifth year of operation under the direction of Lakehead students Tim Bernardi and Becky Richardson. 7. Steel Bridge Building Team reaches its Goal Lakehead placed fifth at the annual U.S. Steel Bridge Building Competition held in San Diego in May, assembling their newly designed bridge in 1 minute, 24 seconds. 8. Lakehead Grad appointed Director of Development Bonnie Moore says faculty, staff, and alumni will play a key role in the final phase of the ATAC~Future of the North capital campaign. 9. News from the Northern Ontario Medical School September 2005 confirmed as first NOMS student intake; Jill Konkin named Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs; Aboriginal Workshop. 10. Campus News Fatal Flower Project; Gwen Wojda appointed Acting ViceProvost (Student Affairs); Brian Holm elected President of Alumni Association. 11. Honours, Awards, Appointments, and Publications John Naysmith and Peggy Smith (Forestry and the Forest Environment); Ali Mirza (Civil Engineering). Billi Jo Cox says the past six years at Lakehead have been her best. The 2003 Poulin Award recipient is heading into her second year as LUSU Vice-President of Student Issues and has spent a total of four years serving on the LUSU Board of Directors. During that time, she has coordinated scores of events and raised thousands of dollars for Cystic Fibrosis and AIDS research. She says her greatest motivation comes from helping people because it makes her want to push harder and achieve higher goals. Cox's first taste of leadership came during a bout of homesickness in her first year when she organized a mass trip to Toronto for students to visit their families. From there, she went on to become House President and subsequently Chair of Residence Council. Her involvement in the on-campus committee of Students United for Drinking Sensibly (SUDS) lasted for six years and has earned Lakehead national recognition. As well, she has been a National Coordinator of Shinerama, a Residence Programmer, and the creator of a Residence Fall and Spring Festival to alleviate exam stress. 12. Welcome New Faculty and Staff A listing of new hires since May 2003. 13. Agora Online Share your comments, news and information. Events @Lakehead Events@Lakehead Is a weekly e-bulletin sent to all students, staff, and faculty every Friday from September through May. To receive Events@Lakehead, contact Marla Tomlinson by email: communlcatlons@lakeheadu.ca. To have an event listed, please send the notice to Marla Tomlinson at least a week In advance of the event. The Poulin Award, presented at Convocation, is an award for outstanding citizenship given to the student selected by his/ her fellows, the faculty, and administration as contributing most to the welfare of the University through student activities. Lakehead UNIVERSITY -- Daniel Johnson � 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.20 No.4 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter (table of contents) features articles on Lakehead's 39th convocation, excellence in research, and an article on Dr. Matheson's Paleo-DNA lab. 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 2003-06 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8/1791/Agora_Magazine_September_2003_Vol.20_No.5.pdf 3d57b24b2105fd00d6addf3998284d35 PDF Text Text ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.20 No.5 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter (table of contents) features updates on the Northern Ontario Medical School, Lakehead opening two new residences, and an article on Dr. Roger Mitchell receiving the Willet G. Miller Medal for geology. 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 2003-09 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/e4fabff8c8adb019f89b0564ea0ac85e.pdf 5df4ca60cb8c3a4cc49559b169b08647 PDF Text Text RZuback Alumni Vol. 20, No. 6 A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, and Friends of Lakehead University "' C ::, - a.. ... I ~ .c a.. ~ - The Doors are Open The paint is dry, the technology is in place, and students and faculty are learning and teaching in a state-of-the-art facility. Lakehead University's Advanced Technology and Academic Centre (ATAC) officially opened its doors to the learning population on September 15. Welcome to Agora Online, a monthly tip sheet of news and information you may read online at: http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Agora Online is produced by the Office of Communications and distributed to staff, faculty, and friends of Lakehead University. Read more online! http://agora.lakeheadu.ca 1. ATAC Officially Opens Its Doors ATAC's doors have opened for students who are now learning in Lakehead's leading-edge Smart classrooms. We welcome your contributions. Please send them to: Office of Communications Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Phone:807-343-8177 2. Lakehead Unveils Fall Advertising Campaign The Fall 2003 Campaign We See You' reflects a new visual identity for the University and communicates a personal approach to recognizing students as individuals, rather than as numbers. Fax: 807-346-7770 Continued on page 3 Email: communicatlons@lakeheadu.ca Lakehead UNIVERSITY �2 AGORA ONLINE November 2003 President's Message By Dr. Fred Gilbert, President, Lakehead University I am pleased to report that Lakehead University again ranks number one in Canada for "Value-Added." According to the Maclean's annual University Ranking Issue 2003, we take first spot for "Value-Added" and retain our 17th spot in the Primarily Undergraduate University category. "Value-Added" measures the entering average of students and the proportion of students entering with averages of 75 percent or higher, two measures of student achievement: the proportion who graduate and the number of students receiving national awards plus one measure of student satisfaction: the percentage of first year students who return in the second year. Our continued leadership in the "Value-Added" category helps demonstrate that Lakehead University sees and treats its students as individuals - not as numbers. Surveys of undergraduate students at Lakehead show that 9 out of 1Oare satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of their education at the University, and they indicate a higher than average level of satisfaction with the average size of classes; library facilities; study space; and personal counselling services. Not only that, but at 97%, Lakehead is above the Ontario university average of graduates employed two years after leaving the University-an indication that Lakehead attracts good students and positions them well in the competitive job market. Employers understand the quality of education we provide our students, and we can take pride in knowing that our daily efforts are being recognized where they matter most for the graduates. Our Fall 2003 Awareness Campaign emphasizes these points. Lakehead's fall advertising blitz takes off this month with a Maclean's ad as well as transit ads appearing in over 1500 buses and subway cars in the Greater Toronto Area. The campaign reflects our new visual identity and is part of a long-term strategy that anchors other advertising, marketing, and publicity activities being undertaken locally and regionally by the University. Our campaign promise"We See You"--communicates Lakehead's personal approach to recognizing each student as an individual, rather than as merely a number. This message is known here and Northwestern Ontario understands the positive impact of the University. Now the challenge is to spread this message and to raise awareness in Southern Ontario of Lakehead University and its strengths. C011fJrt1tu!atio11s/ Lakehead wins 2003 OPAS University Award Please join me in celebrating your very positive accomplishments that have made us the top "Value-Added" University in Canada for the second time in three years. Lakehead University benefits immeasurably from professors and staff who make daily contributions to the strength of the University and who allow us to deliver our "Value-Added" promise. It is because of this group effort that we are able to provide our students with high quality education and an exceptional learning experience. What we offer is directly due to the people behind these services-an excellent faculty and a dedicated staff who make our students our top priority. Congratulations to all of you! Lakehead has been recognized for Excellence in Teaching with Technology by the Office for Partnerships for Advanced Skills (OPAS) and its partners. Lakehead took home an Honourable Mention for this award in competition with more than 20 submissions. Lakehead's winning entry was the Masters in Public Health program. Lakehead's team was led by Dr. Darlene Steven and Dr. John Jamieson, Graduate Coordinators. Dr. Ian Newhouse supported the development and implementation of this program. Team members include: Gwen Wojda, Dr. Livio Di Matteo, Dr. William Montelpare, and Leanne Nalezyty. The group was also supported by core faculty from a variety of Departments. Mr. Stephan Sisko assisted in the development of the website. c:., .... Lakehead UNIVflSITY .., �3 AGORA ONLINE November 2003 fifore stories online... Fall 2003 Awareness Campaign: We See You 3. Lakehead & Hydro Join Forces Collaboration between Lakehead University and Thunder Bay Hydro has resulted in the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) project, producing Green Power for Lakehead and others in the city. 4. New Masters Program Offered A Masters of Environmental Studies in Nature-Based Recreation and Tourism is the only one of its kind in Canada-and is being offered by Lakehead this fall. 5. Shad Valley Team Wins Best Prototype Award Lakehead's team won the Best Prototype Award at the ABC/Shad Entrepreneurship Cup for 'SaniGoo' product. 6. PEO Regional Office on Campus Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) opened its Northern Regional Office at Lakehead this fall, providing chapter services and connecting professional engineers across Northwestern Ontario. 7. Lakehead Social History Institute Sponsors Project A five-year Swedes in Canada project will see the production of a comprehensive history of the Swedish people in Canada. 8. TV show filmed near Thunder Bay Alain Nabarra, professor of French Language and Literature at Lakehead, acted as researcher, consultant, and commentator for an episode of "Y parait que ... La Magie du conte" (The Magical World of Story Telling). 9. Lakehead University is travelling by transit to attract students to Northwestern Ontario. Lakehead's posters will appear in over 1,500 buses and subway cars all over the Greater Toronto Area, beginning November 10. The University's Awareness Campaign, We See You, aims to raise awareness of the University and motivate students to consider Lakehead when applying to university. The campaign reflects Lakehead's new visual identity and promotes Lakehead as the University that treats students as individuals. The "We See You" campaign promotes Lakehead University and Northwestern Ontario to the rest of the province by building on the strengths of the University: smaller class sizes, professors who care about students' success, and its idyllic location on the shores of Lake Superior. "Lakehead is well known in Northwestern Ontario, but our challenge has been to raise awareness in Southern Ontario of the University and its strengths," says Dr. Fred Gilbert, President. "The campaign message, We See You, communicates Lakehead's personal approach to recognizing each student as an individual, rather than seeing and treating students merely as numbers." Awards and Honours Read about some of this fall's achievements online. 10. campus News Lakehead Alumni Art Exhibition; 'Banana Split' Accepted into International Environmental Film Festival; Career Day 2003; Lakehead receives high marks in Globe & Mail survey; Virtual Writing Centre Opened; Charity Bus Pull raises funds for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. In addition to transit posters, Lakehead also has a full-page advertisement in the Rankings Issue of Maclean's this month. Read the full story online: http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Lakehead UNIVERSITY �4 AGORA ONLINE November 2003 Agora Profile Dr. Jane Birkholz: Vice Provost for Student Affairs One might think of Dr. Jane Birkholz as Lakehead's new 'den mother.' And she is, most definitely, a busy den mother. Birkholz was appointed as Lakehead's Vice Provost for Student Affairs in early October. Over the past month, she has embarked upon her career at Lakehead with zest. She has set the challenge in motion by overseeing the ten divisions of Student Affairs, working with managers to familiarize herself with Lakehead's operations, and sitting on a number of official committees within the University community. She is also directly involved in making sure that University policies and campus life have effective and efficient impacts on students. Birkholz comes to us from the University of Minnesota at Rochester. She has 23 years experience in higher education administration within both academic and student affairs. Bom and raised in Wisconsin, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Wiscons_in (Madison), a Masters degree in College Student Personnel Work from the Minnesota State University at Mankato, and a PhD from the University of Nebraska {Lincoln) in Community and Human Resources. "We help students make good, Informed decisions In all areas of their university life." Here at Lakehead, she has jumped in feet first. Birkholz sees Lakehead's Student Affairs department as an advocate for individual students as well as for the student body as a whole. Primarily, Student Affairs uses a student-centred approach to help students develop into well-rounded individuals who will make positive contributions to society. Lakehead's Student Affairs looks at how University policies and University life impact students; the department then determines how best to accommodate student requirements through programs and services. Most immediately, Birkholz is working with Student Affairs to meet the needs of the double cohort. The department is taking a proactive approach to deal with enrollment growth, to efficiently and effectively support existing students as well as a whole year of students who are entering the university system earlier than in the past. Though it is still too early to tell what kind of impact the double cohort will have on students, Student Affairs is keeping its eye on residence, campus, and academic life and is ready to respond to changes in students' needs. A number of students who are entering the system now as a result of the double cohort are learning to adjust to life at Lakehead. In addition to campus life and rigorous academic requirements, students entering the system are making decisions they hadn't encountered in their life before university. Student Affairs offers students valuable tools to help them succeed. "We help students make good, informed decisions," says Birkholz, •in all areas of their university life." Birkholz is also working with Student Affairs to address longer-term issues. According to Birkholz, •student Affairs will put together a Student Services Plan to guide the growth and development of the Student Affairs department in the university community. This planning process will help us understand our students' needs more fully and help us direct the growth of our departments." Birkholz is pleased to be a part of Lakehead University; she has already noticed that ihe University plays a significant role in the Thunder Bay community at large." She looks forward to being involved in community life, both inside and outside of Lakehead. Agoro Online http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Lakehead UNIVERSITY � 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.20 No.6 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter (table of contents) features articles on: ATAC officially opening, a new Masters of Environmental Studies program being offered, and PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) opening an office on 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 2003-10 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online ATAC https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/45859233c9e91bdf0d3d4eecd885d781.pdf 281a465fb24b0bd017a970d937290edb PDF Text Text ra -ne A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, and Friends of Lakehead University December 2003 Vol. 20, No. 7 al C: :) 0.. ATAC Attracts /ntemational Attention Anixter. leading global distributor of wire, cable, and communications connectivity products. donates $50,000 to ATAC, making it their first cash donation in Canada. Photo shows cheque presentation on November 24: (L·R) Michael Pawlowski, VP Admfn. & Finance, Lakehead University; John Dechaine, Sales Representative, Thunder Bay branch, Anixter; Ron Hendry. Area Vice President, Anixter; Fred Gilbert, President. Lakehead University. Read more online! Welcome to Agora Online, a monthly tip sheet of news and information you may read online at: http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Agora Online is produced by the Office of Communications and distributed to staff, faculty, and friends of Lakehead University. We welcome your contributions. Please send them to: Office of Communications Lakehead University http://agora.lakeheadu.ca 1. ATAC Update The Advanced Technology and Academic Centre (ATAC) hosts extracurricular activities, tours by major donors, and visiting universities in addition to day-to-day activities 2. Lakehead Leads International Exchange Program Lakehead University leads the Canadian Circumpolar Mobility Consortium and coordinates Canada's participation in the 'North2North' Exchange program 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P1B 5E1 Phone: 807-343-8177 Fax: 807-346-7770 Email: communlcatlons@lakeheadu.ca 3. Student Researches Disc Numbers in Inuit Pop Culture Adam Bryx spent the summer in lqualuit researching the role of disc numbers under the direction of Dr. Gary Genosko, Canada Research Chair in Technoculture Studies ... continued on page 3 �AGORA ONLINE December 2003 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 President's Message: State-of-the-University Address By Dr. Fred Gilbert President, Lakehead University At this December's State-of-the-University address, Michael Pawlowski, Vice-President, Administration and Finance, offered some words for the future: "The only thing certain is that there will be change." We certainly have been dealing with change in terms of growth. Both full-time and part-time enrolments have increased dramatically, and we project that next year's student numbers will be at an historic high. We face many issues in responding to growth, particularly in the area of space (facilities). ATAC has helped, though it really only meets the needs of the campus prior to additional demands placed on us by the double cohort. Therefore, we will continue to look at ways of generating more facilities to accommodate students, faculty, and research needs. Strategic planning is well under way. In September 2003, we began the process with an in-depth analysis of our current state. We looked into our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for the future. Seven task forces are currently working on the directions that came out of the analysis. We anticipate the coming year to be exciting and full of opportunities. After engaging in community dialogues, we expect to formulate a draft Strategic Plan by early February, followed by presentation to the community and then the Board of Governors and Senate for approval in April 2004. Update on ATAC The Centre has significantly increased the University's capabilities-especially in distributed learning, so much so that proposals from other areas of the University are coming in to update other teaching venues to ATAC's level. Fundraising continues: to date, n% of the $44 million total project cost has been secured. We have had continued success in fundraising efforts, and it is anticipated that at least half of the remaining funding will be secured before the grand celebration on May 13, 2004. Northern Ontario Medical School The first board meeting was held in Sudbury on December 2, 2003. The board is made up of 35 women and men representing cultural, geographic, and community interests across Northern Ontario. Though producing an effective mechanism from such a large group will be a challenge, the commitment and energy of those involved bode well for its success. Policy and fiduciary responsibilities sit with the board; academic responsibilities for NOMS ultimately rest with the Senates of the two universities. Financially, NOMS is an independent unit, set up as a private corporation, with the two universities acting as the corporate members ("shareholders"). The 6th floor of ATAC will house the administrative arm of NOMS and will be ready near March 2004. In addition, the 3-storey building to be built on campus will be ready by the fall of 2005. Budget This year, we've met the budget enrolment target of 5800 full-time students. We have almost 7500 students on campus. We are basing the 2004/05 budget on an enrolment target of 6250 full-time students. We expect to provide a balanced budget, with revenues based on the enrolment target and cost-effective expenditures. We must eliminate the accumulated debt of $4. 7 million in the next three budgets. To accommodate growing needs, there will be an increase of up to 25 full-time faculty in addition to replacements for retirements. Also there will be an increase of up to 10 new staff positions. We foresee several challenges for future budgets: eliminating the debt by 2006/07; dealing with government funding; an increase in utility rates; addressing a major pension shortfall in the retirement fund; allocating funds for deferred maintenance; and enhancing safety measures on campus. Looking back on 2003, we have had a very good year, with the prospect that the University's fortunes will continue to improve. We are an institution that is indeed changing and growing, so while it is understandable that we will continue to face challenges in the future, they will be related to the costs of expansion, uncertain funding, and debt elimination. It is conceivable that our head count will be sustainable in the range of 9,000 to 10,000 students. The new Strategic Plan should provide effective guidance for the future. Best wishes for the holidays and the New Year! �. : :3_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ AGORA ONLINE December 2003 More stories online... 4. Researcher Advancing Knowledge of Food Safety Dr. Heidi Schraft is taking part in a national research project aimed at fostering collaborations between scientists and advancing knowledge in food safety 5. National Research Team for Seniors' Safety Dr. Michel Bedard is coordinating research that received major funding to review the effectiveness of driver re-training programs and vehicle design for seniors 6. Lakehead Houses Joint PhD in Educational Studies Lakehead teams with Brock, Western, and Windsor to offer collaborative Joint PhD in Educational Studies 7. Civil Engineering Dept. Receives Learning Tree A steel demonstration structure called the "Learning Tree" was dedicated to the Lakehead campus as an educational tool for civil engineering students 8. Update: Northern Ontario Medical School NOMS is busy working towards accreditation, holding its first Board meeting, and broadcasting Symposium events to healthcare sites across the province 9. Agora Profile: Registrar's Office Millo Shaw and Tim Macinnes stepped up to the plate this September as Lakehead's new team in the Registrar's Office 1O. Welcome New Faculty and Staff A listing of new hires since September 2003 11. Awards and Honours Read about some exciting achievements by Lakehead's staff, faculty, and students online While households across the country are gearing up for a busy holiday season, stocking cupboards, and planning Christmas meals, there is much more going on behind the scenes, as far as the public's food supply is concerned. Lakehead's Dr. Heidi Schraft is part of a network of researchers across Canada-a team intent on establishing interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at advancing the science behind food. Dr. Heidi Schraft was appointed Lakehead University Canada Research Chair in Molecular Food Microbiology in June 2002. She is now well into her work at Lakehead, conducting interdisciplinary research aimed at improving our basic understanding of the mechanisms involved in persistence and growth of pathogens in food and food production environments. Schraft's work is centred on molecular microbiology work; she concentrates on the study of biofilms-which are composed of bacteria that attach to a solid surface and surround themselves with a slimy protective layer-and their impact on food safety. □ 12. Campus News New Personal Hearing System for Learning Assistance Centre; Program Information Day 2003; Employee Holiday Gathering at the Outpost; Retirement Social for Betty Snow Read the full story online: http://agora.lakeheadu.ca �AGORA ONLINE December 2003 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4 Agora Profile CD Tropn Development Office Mi/lo Shaw & Tim Macinnes: New Team in Registrar's Office Millo Shaw and Tim Macinnes find themselves wading through the Registrar's Office in a great sea of paper. Their task is daunting. Besides making themselves familiar with the day-to-day tasks of the Registrar's Office, they are in the midst of dealing with many other changes as well. On top of being the new Registrar's team, they answer to a newly appointed Vice-Provost of Student Affairs, and are being looked upon by the University community to transform the workings of the Office. So far they have been riding a learning curve. Tim has a few years of "Lakehead experience" which makes the job a little easier. However, they both have large shoes to fill, picking up where Lakehead's former duo in the Registrar's Office, Pentti Paularinne and Brenda Nelson, left off. "Pentti and Brenda were virtually institutions here, carrying decades of experience with them," says Dr. Shaw. Dr. Shaw holds an HBA (French/English) from the University of Manitoba, MA (Classics) and PhD (Classics) from the University of British Columbia. His studies in Classics were interrupted for a short time with a sojourn into law; Dr. Shaw also holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from UBC. His passion for Classics prevailed and he went on to teach at Augustana University College from 1992 to 2000. In June 2000 he transferred to the Registrar's Office at Augustana and in August 2003 made the move to Lakehead. "Our first goal is to reduce the level of the great ocean of paper that we find ourselves wading through." Tim Macinnes holds HBSc and HBComm degrees from Dalhousie University. He came to Lakehead in 1999 from Mount St. Vincent University, bringing extensive expertise in administrative database system and systems management - both of which are ideal for the task of maintaining records. His strengths in systems management were needed when Lakehead converted to a new method of records maintenance. Together Millo Shaw and Tim Macinnes form an impressive team. The primary function of the Registrar's Office is to maintain and preserve student records as well as to maintain objectivity and fairness of academic records. Their key challenge is to move many of the Registrar's processes online. Combined, their talents are well suited to making this happen. The team is being looked upon to implement some big changes; there are high expectations of the team from outside the Registrar's Office. "The University environment right now is one that is focused on change. We are all very goal-oriented, beginning with a proactive President who sets short-term goals to get things done, but who also has a vision of what he wants to accomplish long-term. There are people here at the University whose sole purpose is making change, to make us more competitive, and in a lot of ways, to make our system more aligned with the U.S. system to improve student service overall," says Macinnes. a Read the full story online at http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Wishing you a{{ the 6est this hofitfay season! Lakehead UNIVERSITY � 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.20 No.7 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter (table of contents) features updates on ATAC, the Northern Ontario Medical School, and the Joint PhD in educational studies program. 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 2003-12 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online ATAC Northern Ontario School of Medicine https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/27dc004018c9ad9585435952d1cdc057.pdf 7e3eb18feeaaeaa009f7b0b2091d60c6 PDF Text Text -ne ra A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, and Friends of Lakehead University January 2004 Vol. 21, No. 1 Winter Wonderland Lakehead students take time to enjoy the fresh air and a game of hockey on Lake Tamblyn Read more online! http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Welcome to Agora Online, a monthly tip sheet of news and information you may read online at: http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Agora Online is produced by the Office of Communications and distributed to staff, faculty. and friends of Lakehead University. We welcome your contributions. Please send them to: Office of Communications 1. ATAC Update The ATAC- Future of the North Campaign continues in full swing 2. New Proof Discovered for Pythagorean Theorem Or. Medhat Rahim, Faculty of Education at Lakehead University, recently published new proof of the famous Pythagorean theorem using a unique method 3. President's Message Progress Report on Campus Climate Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Phone:807-343-8177 Fax: 801-346-7770 Email: communlcatlonsOlakeheadu.ca ... continued on page 3 CD Trojan Development Office �AGORA ONLINE January 2004 2 President's Message - Progress Report: Campus Climate By Dr. Fred Gilbert President, Lakehead University Looking back on the past year, Lakehead enjoyed many successes: Our faculty and students started benefiting from the technological capabilities of ATAC's classrooms; the NOMS Board had its inaugural meeting; and considerable progress was made in meeting the requirements of the Medical School's Fall 2005 opening; and Lakehead's Integrated Marketing Plan had us reaching out with a new visual identity. We enter the New Year with great expectations for continued success. Strategic planning is well under way and will be finalized this spring, providing us with a platform that should offer a strong focus for the future. I primarily want to report on the progress made on the Campus Climate recommendations. I am joined by other members of the Administrative Executive Committee (AEC) in providing a summary of our progress. Recommendation 1 -Workload Progress: - Part of the current budgetary process is designed to reduce workload in impacted areas on campus Recommendation 2 - Community Outreach Progress: - A State-of-the-University session was held on December 3, 2003, where Mary Louise Hill, Vice President (Academic) and Provost, and Michael Pawlowski, Vice President Administration and Finance, joined me to report to members of the University community the institution's status on a number of areas as well as progress on major initiatives. - Key points were summarized in the President's message in the December issue of Agora. Recommendation 3 - Internal Communications Progress: - As part of our commitment to be inclusive, a questionnaire was developed with employee input from the Internal Relations Committee (IRC), to elicit employee feedback on a number of internal communications issues, processes, and vehicles. The questionnaire was sent out to pertinent groups with representation on the IRC, and responses were analyzed and aggregated. A policy was developed based on the survey results.· - Both a summary of the survey results and the policy will be communicated internally via Communications Bulletin. The policy also will be posted on the website as soon as it becomes official. Recommendation 4 - Deferred Maintenance & Related Issues Progress: - A five-year deferred maintenance plan/budget has been developed to identify, priorize, and address the most pressing concerns around facilities renewal/maintenance, mechanical safety, electrical requirements, health and safety, energy efficiency, and campus beautification, among others. The plan is undergoing final review to ensure that the most critical areas are addressed despite the limitations of inadequate government funding. - A high-level summary of the priority plan will be communicated to the University community as soon as it is approved; the five-year deferred maintenance plan will be reviewed yearly. Recommendation 5 - Coaching & Training Progress: - Human Resources forwarded to AEC in early September 2003 a framework for a training plan. Human Resources has had discussions on various coaching and training groups regarding packaged or tailored seminars. Groupings of employees are currently being determined as well as identifying the specific training for each group. The review will be completed soon and training will start in February 2004. - Information is being gathered through the budget process and the review of the University overtime policy. Once a better understanding of the workload staffing issue is known, work will begin on lowering expectations and identifying related training. - Departmental reviews by staff, supervisors, and directors of services provided by their respective departments, and possible alternatives, will be done on an ongoing basis. Recommendation 6 - Having a Voice Progress: - Suggestion boxes have been put up in the Agora, the Fieldhouse, and the Bora Laskin Building to encourage feedback from students, staff, and faculty. - In addition, the Internal Relations Committee continues to encourage the groups it represents to be forthcoming with suggestions to improve the different areas that impact our status, including campus climate, operations, marketing and promotion, and community engagement. Recommendation 7 - Interpersonal Skills Progress: - The University will add effective interpersonal skills as a criterion in all job descriptions and job evaluation procedures. ... continued on page 4 �3 AGORA ONLINE January 2004 More stories online... 4. Lakehead Scientists Research Toxicity Prediction Systems Dr. Peter Lee is leading a research team of two graduate students and two technicians to research and develop novel toxicity prediction systems for the pulp and paper industry. Dr. Medhat Rahim Discovers New Proof for Pythagorean Theorem Dr. Medhat Rahim is a mathematics specialist at Lakehead's Faculty of Education. And now he has come up with a unique proof of an ancient theorem. "A new proof of the Pythagorean using a compass and unmarked straight edge," was published in the JanuaryFebruary 2003 issue of International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 5. Wolves Join OUA All-Stars Pythagoras was a Greek philosopher, religious teacher, and mus_ician, well noted as the fi~t pure mathematician. He is . particularly remembered for his famous geometry theorem, now Ho~ey _Team w~re selected to be part of the 2003 Ontano known as the Pythagorean theorem, from approximately 532 BC. Um~~r~1ty Athletics (~UA) All-Sta~ Team that ~layed two Although the theorem was known to the Babylonians 1000 years exh1b1t1on games against Canada s World Jumor Team earlier, he may have been the first to prove it. Evidence for this exists in the form of cuneiform clay tablet text, known as Plimpton 322; part of the Plimpton collection resides at Butler library of 6. Anticipating 2005: An Update on NOMS Columbia University in New York.Pythagoras founded an influential society of disciples. Men and women in the society were treated Symposium in December equally-an unusual concept at the time-and all property was held in common. Members of the society practiced the master's teachings, a 7. 'Fatal Flower' blooms at Lakehead religion of tenets. Pythagoras was interested in the principles of . . mathematics, the concept of number, the concept of a triangle or Members of the local film community have teamed up with other mathematical figure, and the abstract idea of a proof. faculty and students from Lakehead to pay tribute to one of the most important episodes in the history of film in Of Pythagoras' actual work nothing is known. His mathematics school practised secrecy and communalism, making it hard to Canada distinguish between his own work and that of his followers. However, the school made outstanding contributions to mathematics, and it is possible to be fairly certain about some of Pythagoras's 8. Former Lakehead Director Wins Prestigious Award Dr. Claire Franklin, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Minister, mathematical contributions. Four players from the Lakehead Thunderwolves Men's Health Canada, was presented the 2003 Outstanding Achievement Award of the Public Service of Canada 9. Departmental Profile: Department of Part-Time and Distance Education profiled 1o. Welcome New Faculty and Staff A listing of new hires since December 2003 11. Awards and Honours Read about some exciting achievements by Lakehead's staff, faculty, and students online 12. Campus News Thunder Bay's education community teams together; It's About You! program day on campus; and more! Read the full stories online: http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Dr. Rahim may be one in a long line of Pythagoras' disciples. Rahim's proof is the 371 st published proof of the theorem. The 370 proofs that come before this one are published in "The Pythagorean Proposition" (1968) by E.S. Loomis. "Pythagoras is the key concept in mathematics. So many other concepts are based on that one," says Rahim. "It is a game for every mathematician to challenge, to find another proof. Mine is the 371 st proof - but at this time is the newest and most current. Other scholars have proved it before - and I expect that others will come after this one." Rahim's proof is unique in that it does not use number-oriented measurements, simply a compass and an unmarked straight edge. It can be understood by high-school as well as upper-level students. The proof came to him in the summer of 2001, while attending the Canadian Mathematics Educational Study Group (CMESG) Conference in Montreal. He was traveling by train from Toronto to Montreal, working on his laptop, when the idea came to him to try the technique without using numbers. Over the course of the threehour journey, the ideas clicked and the first draft was completed. His peers excitedly encouraged him to send it for publication, indicating that they'd never seen anything like it before. ... continued on page 4 �4 AGORA ONLINE January 2004 Dr. Medhat Rahim Discovers New Proof for Pythagorean Theorem ... continued from page 3 Beauty Is the first test Dr. Rahim's paper in the International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology begins with a quote from G.H. Hardy (1877-1947), a well-known mathematician who taught for many years at Cambridge University, and stated: A mathematician, like a painter or poet, is a maker of patterns. If his patterns are more permanent than theirs, it is because they are made with ideas. The mathematician's patterns like the painter's or the poet's must be beautiful; the ideas, like the colors or the words, must fit together in a harmonious way. Beauty is the first test; there is no permanent place in the world for ugly mathematics. Rahim's life's work makes use of patterns. His work in Education uses visualization techniques that are based on models and manipulation of shapes, rather than memorization of equations. He recently presented •Dances with Polygons" in Dubai in October 2003, a presentation received with much amazement-so much so that he has been invited back next May for three weeks to train mathematics teachers in Dubai. Using PowerPoint and AutoCad software, he visually provides reasons for simple mathematical formulations, such as the area of a rectangle. He postulates that the area of a number of geometric shapes can be determined using the formula for the area of a rectangle. On screen, simple shapes such as rectangles and parallelograms, followed by more complex polygonal shapes like pentagon, hexagon, or any n-gon for n 3 3, are dissected into other simple shapes such as triangles and trapezoids. The resulting shapes then move across the screen, their 'legs' flipping up and dancing across the screen like synchronized swimmers. The patterns are an art-form - pleasing to watch and making mathematical formulas something more than just equations to be memorized. Adding another proof to the famous theorem was just another pattern, pushing the frontier of mathematics beyond its existing level, widening its base of knowledge. "Pythagoras is one of the challenges for a mathematician. Proofs are one of the ways that we contribute to the enlargement of the body of knowledge. It is the job of all mathematicians," he states. "But I feel it is the best paper I've ever written. It is more than the proof. It is also about a feeling you get from discovering something new, rather than using existing theorems. It keeps you going, so you feel as if you can live forever in the accounts of the mathematics world." □ President's Message ... Continued from Page 2 Recommendation 8 - Conflict Resolution Vis-a-vis Collective Agreements Progress: - No action needed - effective mechanisms have been in place to deal with conflict as a result of collective agreement requirements. Recommendation 9 - Communication of Recommendations & Actions Progress: - Communicating Campus Climate progress will be done on an ongoing basis; this represents the first progress report. Recommendation 10 - Implementation Progress Progress: - This report represents the first progress report to the Board of Governors following the President's response to the Board in August 2003. Administration commits to updating the Board of progress on all recommendations twice during the academic year. - The Internal Relations Committee will continue to serve as a sounding board to ensure appropriate representation from all internal stakeholder groups. Recommendation 11 - Student Surveys Progress: - No new action required. The University is engaged in a large number of student surveys annually, and the Office of Institutional Analysis/Government Relations has compiled a list of student surveys. The surveys provide data that can be used to determine students' perspectives on campus climate. We will continue to report on any actions taken with respect to Campus Climate recommendations, and will continue to work closely with the Internal Relations Committee to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Lakehead I would like to begin the New Year by expressing the hopes that the short holiday break revitalized all of us and that 2004 has in store continued renewal for Lakehead University. □ Read more online at http://agora.lakeheadu.ca UNIVERSITY � 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.21 No.1 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter (table of contents) features updates on ATAC, a message from the President, and an article on Lakehead Scientists researching toxicity prediction systems. 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 2004-01 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/36d30b70b04dc8d87c3b8762052efc04.pdf 9f2055649b5b70269ddc1d8a049c2aa5 PDF Text Text ra Online A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, and Friends of Lakehead University February 2004, Vol. 21. No.2 Stories you may read online at www.agora.lakeheadu.ca 1. 2003 Distinguished Instructor Lakehead's most prestigious award for teaching has been given to Dr. Michael Richardson, a Professor of English and a specialist in Renaissance literature. 2. President's Message Lakehead's role as a public institution is to provide high-quality education, research and creative activities, and service to the community. One way the University fulfills this mandate is by hosting conferences, public lectures, exhibits, concerts, and other special events that are open to the public. 3. Advanced Technology & Academic Centre {ATAC) -Update Communications; Grand Opening Celebration; Tours. continued on page 2 Dr. Michael Richardson 2003 Distinguished Instructor CD Trojan Development Office Lakehead UNIVERSITY �Stories you may read online at www.agora.lakeheadu.ca 4. Asking the Right Questions How do you develop public policy on nuclear waste management that will be effective 10,000 years from now? That's the topic Elizabeth Dowdeswell, President of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, addressed during a public lecture in the Advanced Technology & Academic Centre on February 5, 2004. 5. History Conference Focuses on Finnish Community An international conference on Finnish Immigrants in the Decade of Depression, 1929-1939, is being hosted by the Department of History, March 25-27, 2004. 6. Northern Ontario Medical School (NOMS) -- Update Inaugural meeting of the Board of Directors; Recruitment of Faculty; Curriculum; Construction of t he Laurentian Campus Facility. 7. Lakehead and NSERC Celebrate 25 Years of Collaboration In January, lakehead celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council by honoring 10 researchers who held NSERC grants in the late 1970s and also hold NSERC grants today. 8. Campus News Vacancies for the Board of Governors; Integrating Best Practice Guidelines into Nursing Curriculum by Utilizing Web-based Technology; International Programming Contest; LUSU Social Justice Conference. 9. Honours and Awards Dr. Rachel Warburton, Assistant Professor in t he Department of English, receives the 2003 Florence Howe Award for Outstanding Feminist Scholarship. 10. Welcome New Faculty and Staff A listing of new hires since m id-December 2003. Lakehead University Holocaust Survivor Speaks to Education Students In February, t he Holocaust Education team of the Regional Jewish Communit ies of Ontario conducted Teacher Education Seminars at the Faculty of Education. This is the third year for the seminars and the second time Holocaust survivor Max Eisen spoke to Lakehead students about his experiences in a Nazi concentration camp. Along with the seminars Max Eisen and Eisen's presentation was the Janusz Korczak Holocaust exhibit. Janusz Korczak was a distinguished Warsaw-born doctor who established a 1ewish orphanage in Poland. During the Nazi occupation, he refused to abandon his charges, and later died with them at Treblinka . ■ Agoro Online - February 2004 - Page 2 �President's Message By Dr. Fred Gilbert, President, Lakehead University Lakehead's role as a public institution is to provide high-quality education, research and creative activities, and service to the community. One way in which we fulfil this mandate is by providing opportunities for exposure to new ideas through conferences, public lectures, exhibits, concerts, and other special events that are open to the public. Each year, Lakehead offers hundreds of opportunities for the local community to meet and learn from experts in a variety of fields. In the February issue of the Agora alone there are write-ups on four such events: an international programming contest hosted by the Department of Computer Science, a Holocaust exhibit and public lecture organized by the Regional Jewish Communities of Ontario, a Social Justice Conference featuring activist Maude Barlow speaking on Globalization, and an international conference on Finnish Immigrants in the Decade of Depression 1929-1939. This month it was my pleasure to launch the 2004 Lakehead University Speaker Series, which Lakehead University has undertaken in cooperation with Travelodge Hotel Airlane and The Chronicle-Journal. The first speaker in the series was Elizabeth Dowdeswell, President of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), who addressed close to 100 people on the evening of February 5 in one of the large "smart" classrooms in the Advanced Technology & Academic Centre (see article "Asking the Right Questions" in this issue). Since 2003, I have been a member of the Advisory Committee to the NWMO. This Committee has the responsibility to report independently to government on the effectiveness of the consultative process the NWMO follows and the validity of their final recommendations. In effect, it is a public watchdog Committee made up of individuals representing various aspects of appropriate public and private sector interests including academia. Elizabeth Dowdeswell brings a strong public service record at the provincial, national, and international levels to the position of President of the NWMO. Her expertise in dealing with environmental issues is a tremendous asset as she manages a most difficult issue like nuclear waste disposal with its scientific, technical, economic, environmental, and social parameters. Lectures like Ms. Dowdeswell's are publicized through the Office of Communications. And now, with the recent changes to the Lakehead University website, it has become even easier to access and post information about what is happening on campus. I encourage everyone on campus to see these events as opportunities to reach out and invite the people of Northwestern Ontario to be a part of our academic community. ■ Lakehead's University's 2004 Speaker Series had a strong start when Elizabeth Dowdeswe/1, President of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, spoke to close to 100 people in the Advanced Technology & Academic Centre on February 5, 2004. Pictured with her (l-r) is Dr. Bruce Kjartanson, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Lakehead University; Dr. Fred Gilbert, President, Lakehead University; and Colin Bruce, Publisher and General Manager, The ChronicleJournal. Agoro Online - February 2004 - Page 3 Lakehead University �Lights, Camera, Action! More than 60 students auditioned for a part in a TV commercial being developed under the auspices of the Office of Communications. The 30-second commercial will air in TSN properties in the month of March, specifically men's and women's hockey, baseball, and volleyball. The TV commercial is designed to create brand awareness and help raise the University's profile. • Agora Online The Agora Online is produced by the Office of Communications and distributed to staff, faculty, and friends of Lakehead University. We welcome your contributions. Please send them to: Office of Communications Lakehead University 955 Oliver Rd Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B SEl Phone: 807-343-8177 Fax: 807-346-7770 Email: communications@lakeheadu.ca Vacancies for the Board of Governors Lakehead University is seeking interested and qualified individuals to serve on its Board of Governors for as early as September 2004. Terms are for three years. The Board of Governors consists of up to 30 members of diverse backgrounds and has primary responsibility for fiscal and management control of Lakehead University. The Board also works in partnership with the Senate toward the realization of the University's mission. Persons wishing to be considered for an appointment to the Lakehead University Board of Governors should submit a completed nomination form* which should include a brief curriculum vitae, a brief statement of interest, and the names and contact numbers of two character references, to: Board of Governors' Nominating Committee c/o Secretary of the Board Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5El by fax to 807-343-8075, or by e-mail to bdsensec@lakeheadu.ca *Nomination forms are available from the Secretary of the Board. The Nominating Committee will be reviewing applications and nominations in early spring. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.21 No.2 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter (table of contents) features articles on 2003's distinguished instructor, the history conference focused on the Finnish community, and updates on NOMS. 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Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.21 No.3 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter features updates on the ATAC Campaign and an article on Lakehead becoming Ontario's first university to ban smoking on 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 2004-05 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online