534 10 13346 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/edb8b110329d8eef4a95a44ce297e146.pdf 8f7aea7b4b59bf3201fd55f9edb1d9f8 PDF Text Text r Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada October 1997, Vol. 14, No. 8 ISSN 0828-5225 LUSU president Mike Blower (top left), Tammy Ball (right), Dale Hill (bottom left) and Mel Mackey joined more than 100 students in this year's Shinerama Campaign which raised over $5,300 to fight Cystic Fibrosis. Photo: Peter Puna A Banner Year for LUCAS If you measure success by counting the increase in teaching and research opportunities, you would have to conclude that 1996-97 was a very good year for Lakehead University Centre for Analytical Services (LUCAS). This is especi~lly true for the Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre (ATRC) and the Environmental Laboratory where tighter government regulations are increasing the demand for environmental testing. MacKenzie reported that in 1996-97, LUCAS's gross revenues topped $400,000 which is an increase of 85% over the previous year. The financial statements look When you consider that all of this revenue goes toward upgrading research equipment, hiring technipretty good too. cians, and creating new opportunities for faculty and At their Annual Meeting on students, you get a better appreciation of LUCAS's October 6, 1997, Director entrepreneurial spirit. To receive your copy of the Allan MacKenzie announced that LUCAS's activ- Annual Report contact Allan MacKenzie at 343ity has increased across the board. 8853. LUCAS �+m•»&-r---------------------------- 2 Welcome New Members to the Board of Governors Bill Bartley recommended by Alumni Association BOARD OF GOVERNORS Bill Bartley is the Past President of the Lakehead University Alumni Association and is currently managing his own public relations business. Dr. K.C. Yang recommended through election by the Senate to complete Prof. Glenna Knutson's term Dr. K.C. Yang is a Professor of Forestry and has been a faculty member since 1975. He has been active in formulating linkages between Lakehead and universities in China, and developing ties with our twin city in Taiwan. Interim President Dr. John Whitfield Members Elected by the Board Richard Andison Don Barnes Bill Bartley Alan Becker Don Caron Maureen Doig, Chair Jackie Dojack Shawn Forbes Corinne Fox Paul Gordon, 2nd Vice Chair Steve Hessian, 1st Vice Chair Dr. Lois Hutchison Tom Jones Bruce LaBelle Bill McDermott Dusty Miller John O'Brien Pat O'Brien, Past Chair Seppo Paivalainen Amy-Leah Potter Dr. Michael Richardson Lana Rizzuto Dr. Keith Roy Doug Scott Dr. K.C. Yang Member Appointed by the City Mayor David Hamilton Members Appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council Ruth Baxter Christine Frank Trevor Farrell Lana Rizzuto recommended through election by the unionized staff at Lakehead University Bruce LaBelle nominated from the community Bruce LaBelle is Manager of McDerrnid-St. Lawrence Securities Lid. Previously he was Chief Financial Officer with First Marathon Securities. He has also held the position of Manager with the Toronto-Dominion Bank. Seppo Paivalainen nominated from the community to finish the term of Eric Long Seppo Paivalainen is a member of the legal profession in Thunder Bay and is active in the local Finnish community. Dr. Keith Roy recommended through election by the Senate Dr. Keith Roy has been a Professor of Mathematics and Statistics since 1969. He is Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the School of Mathematical Sciences and served on the Board of Governors in the late '70s. Lana Rizzuto is secretary in the School of Mathematical Sciences. She is a member of OPEIU and has been an employee of Lakehead University for 14 years. Shawn Forbes recommended by LUSU Photo not available Shawn Forbes is in the second year of a BSc program in Biology at Lakehead. Amy-Leah Potter recommended by LUSU Amy-Leah Potter is in fourth year of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce program in Lakehead's Faculty of Business Administration. During the summers she has worked with the Finance Department of General Motors. 1.Akehead University, October, 1997 �3 Mr. Robert J. Giroux, President, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada A Message from Maureen Doig to Lakehead University Faculty, Students, Staff, and Alumni, and to the regional community of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario As you are aware, Dr. Bob Rosehart's resignation has required that the Board of Governors establish a Presidential Search Committee. This Committee has been formed and has begun meeting regularly. During the early phase of the Search, it is important that the Committee gain a clear understanding of what the University and regional community perceive as necessary qualifications, experience, and personal qualities in the next President. The Search Committee is interested in hearing the views and opinions of all members of the Univers ity community and of the greater regional community. If you would like to share your ideas with the Committee, please write to me in care of the Board Secretariat, UC-2009, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, P7B SEI Fax: 807-343-8075, E-mail: bdsensec@lakeheadu.ca. The Search Committee plans to spend the next several months, or as long as it takes, to find the best possible Preside nt for Lakehead University. We hope that you will assist in this endeavour by keeping in touch with us throughout the Search and offering your views and suggestions. Thank you. ~1-j Chair, Presidential Search Committee Chair, Board of Governors Appointments made to Canada Foundation for Innovation Chair of the Canada Foundation for Innovation Dr. John Evans has announced the appointment of two senior executives of the corporation: Dr. Keith Brimacombe, president and CEO, and Dr. Denis Gagnon, senior vice president. The Foundations' 15 members include: Dr. Jim Friesen, Chair, Banting and Best Department of Medical Research, University of Toronto; Dr. Art Hanson, President, International Institute for Sustainable Development; Dr. Monique Lefebvre, President, Quebecor Multimedia; Dr. Julia Levy, President and CEO, Chief Scientific Officer, QLT Photo Therapeutics Inc.; Mrs. Judith Maxwell, President, Canadian Policy Research Network; Mrs. Edythe A. Parkinson-Marcoux, Former President, CS Resources Limited; Mr. Guy Saint-Pierre, Chairman of the Board, SNC-Lavalin Group Incorporated; Dr. Matt Spence, President, Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research; Dr. Ron Steer, Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Saskatchewan; Dr. Martha Piper, President and ViceChancellor, University of British Columbia; Dr. Peter J. Nicholson, Executive VicePresident, Corporate Strategy, BCE Inc.; Dr. Angus Bruneau, Chairman of the Board, Fortis Inc.; Dr. Gilles Cloutier, Consultant, former Rector, Universite de Montreal; Ms. Dorothy Lamont, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute of Canada; The Foundation's members, whose roles are similar to the shareholders of a corporation, are responsible for approving the organization's financial controls, audited statements, and annual report. Their first task will be to elect eight of the Foundation's 15 directors. Dr. John Evans also seives as a director. Six other directors will be appointed by the Government of Canada at a later date. The Canada Foundation for Innovation is an independent, not-for-profit corporation established in May, 1997, with funds from the federal government. Its mandate is to invest in infrastructure for research and development in Canadian universities, colleges, hospitals and other not-for-profit research institutions. The Foundation's initial capital of $800 million is to be committeed over the next five years on research infrastructure projects. The Foundation's investments will be made in partnership with the private and the voluntary sectors as well as governments. Website -- www.innovation.ca Media Release, September 17, 1997 Zanatta Alumni Games Saturday, October 18, 1997 at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse Women's Volleyball 3:30 p.m. Men's Wrestling 5:30 p.m. Women's Basketball 6:30 p.m. Men's Basketball 8:30 p.m. Join us for a social after the games. Lakehead University, October, 1997 �l,td·#&---------------------------- 4 cmAAward Lakehead University is one of six universities in Canada to be successful in the latest CIDA Tier I competition. Lakehead, together with its partners, has been awarded $2.53 million to undertake a five-year international forestry project in Ghana. The goal is to enhance the capacity of institutions, organizations and communities in northern Ghana to contribute to a resolution of environmental problems and to the improvement of the social and economic conditions. This will serve as a model for similar work in rural areas throughout Ghana and West Africa. An Update from the Interim President Congratulations to Dr. John Naysmith, the project Director, and Mrs. Anne KJymenko, Research Officer, who have been working on the application for nearly two years. Dr. John Whitfield Quo Vadis? A planning process is underway to set Lakehead's course into the next millennium. Led by Dr. Jim Gellert and the Senate Academic Committee, the result will be a broadly-based strategic plan for the University. It's timely and necessary as we move beyond the forced downsizing and budget reductions, continue with student recruitment and enrolment management, and make strategic decisions covering programming, both academic and support. It is anticipated that the plan development will take about I 8 months. There will be opportunities for community-wide input from both within the University and externally. I.I at Lakehead, students currently pay nearly 50% of the cost of their education. Is it fair, reasonable or desirable for them to pay more in a provincially assisted university? Toronto Iron "Toronto Iron" is out of this world and Dr. Steve Kissin, Chair of Geology, is excited. Kissin, an expert in identifying meteorites, just confirmed "Toronto Iron" as one. The wife of the man who picked it up, nobody knows where, gave it to a friend who gave it to the University of Toronto for identification. It was forwarded to Kissin to determine its origin. The "Toronto Iron" is just one of several meteorites "authenticated" by Kissin. Tuition Fees "Canada needs to continue shifting university costs onto those who are the system's chief beneficiaries: the students" argues a Globe and Mail editorial (Let tuition rise, October I, 1997). This is wrong, in my view, for at least two reasons: II post-secondary education is vital to the economic and social well-being of our province. There must be a fair share of the cost borne by the public; Capital Project Versa Strike As you are aware by the pickets at the main entrances to the University, the strike between SEIU and Versa Campus Services continues. We are urging the two parties to resolve their differences. However, until this occurs, we request that all faculty, staff and students use caution when entering or exiting the University premises. In this way, any unfortunate situations can be avoided. Dr. Burnley Stevens A former member of the Board of Governors of Lakehead University, Dr. Burnley W. Stevens, died on September 12, 1997. The University extends its condolences to Mrs. Stevens and their family. The C. J. Sanders Building will receive an $889,000 face-lift through the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works Program. The renovations to the Kinesiology facility are jointly supported by the federal and provincial governments and the University. Renovations which will begin in May when classes are finished will create teaching and research space as well as provide barrierfree access. Lakehead University, October, 1997 �MW·» & - ~-------------------------- 5 Some Enchanted Evening A Benefit for Lakehead University Music Scholarships Thursday, December 4, 1997 Valhalla Inn Ballroom Entertainment including The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra with violinist Maria Cooper performing Max Bruch's Violin Concerto Symposium 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Concert and Dancing to Follow Tickets Available at Thunder Bay Travel, Lakehead University Music Department and Changes. For information contact Samantha Wrenshall at 577-6575. WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY... THERE IS STILL TIME TO BOOK A LIBRARY INSTRUCTION SESSION FOR YOUR CLASS! The Reference and Information Services Department offers library orientation and instruction at any time during the year. These sessions can be tailored to meet the research needs of your class at any level. Call ext. 8147 or e-mail gscalese@sky.lakeheadu.ca FOOD AND DRINK IN THE LIBRARY At the beginning of the Fall term The Chancellor Paterson Library launched a campaign to publicize and enforce the Library's regulations relating to food and drink. Food and drink are not permitted in the library and all library staff are taking part in regular patrols to enforce the regulations. To date, students have been very cooperative in this campaign. SEARCHING FOR RESERVES AND EXAMINATIONS With the recent upgrade to our Online Catalogue system, searching for reserves and examinations is now possible using a course code, course number and/or instructor name. Course codes are posted beside each Online Catalogue terminal and are available by pressing HELP (Fl I on your keyboard). Please note your subject code from this list. If you require further assistance in searching for reserves or examinations please call the Information Desk at ext. 8302. WEB SITES OF INTEREST Canada Yellow Pages. com http://canadayellowpages.com/ A great tool for searching businesses in Canada. Also provides searches of other Canadian information. Search, Stalk and Surveil the Net with Spyking http://www.thecodex.com/search.html This is an overwhelming collection of search tools from all over the Internet. Includes such search tools as metacrawlers; language translators; virtual reference sites . ... Canadian University Home Pages http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/-kingsley/cdnuniv.html A one-stop list for quick access lo Canadian University home pages. IAkehead UniversiJy, October, 1997 �i,W•U§-1---------------------------- 8 Barriers and Challenges to becoming Physically Active by Tony Bauer Associate Professor of Kinesiology The economic health benefits of an active lifestyle are becoming more apparent and acceptable to the Canadian population. Adjustment to an active lifestyle however, proves to be a challenging process. The transition from a sedentary lifestyle to low or even moderate levels of physical activity often requires considerable readjustment. Trends in physical activity levels for Canadians demonstrate positive increases over the last 10 to I 5 years. Nine out of ten Canadians however do not follow the desirable minimum levels of activity (30 minutes of activity every other day). Major barriers include lack of time, energy and motivation and depend on individual circumstances such as employment and family obligations. Additional minor and moderate barriers tend to be more social and environmental. The challenge during the next decade will be to move Canadians from sedentary levels to at least a moderate level of activity. Currently the most popular physical activities include walking, gardening and home exercise at all age levels. The most attractive leisure time activities for adults and children include watching television, reading, music, hobbies and visiting friends. Our challenge is to convince parents and their children to incorporate more physical activity into their day to day leisure time activities. Simple strategies might combine television, music and socializing with some form of moderate or more demanding exercise. Music and the social medium provides the stimulation and motivation for a more pleasurable and rewarding activity experience. Partnership with video media and computer games are potential ap- proaches toward influencing children and youth through popular leisure pursuits. The inc reased popularity and convenience of home exercise has promoted a boom industry and provides the advantages of family oriented activity. Parents are able to provide role model behaviour for the children who can join in the activity at home. To gain the health benefits, more consideration has to be directed toward low activity population groups including low income groups, people with young children, middle aged men and women and women over 65 years of age. These groups experience greater challenges and barriers to an active lifestyle and require support programs to assist the process. In order to maintain the increased levels of physical activity and gain the economic health benefits the research and educational process is and will be the driving force for the future. In Ontario, alarming threats to high school physical education curriculums higlrlight the need to demonstrate the health and economic benefits of raising the activity levels of young Canadians. -- Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute. The Agora welcomes submissions from faculty, staff, students and alumni on topics of interest to the University community. For information contact the Editor al 343-8193. IAkehead University, October, 1997 �Mfil·h&------------------------------ WUSC International Seminar in Vietnam and Botswana The Antigonish Movement Moses Coady and Adult Education Today Dr. Anne Alexander is celebrating the publicati on of her first book entitled The Antigonish Movement: Moses Coady and Adult Education Today. (Toronto: Thompson Educational Publishing, 1997) by Dr. Yves Prevost Reviewers recommend the book as a text for courses in education, history, sociology, Canadian studies. social issues, community development and co-operatives. It is also recognized by the reviewers as a book to be "read with enjoyment by the lay person." St. Francis Xavier University, in Antigonish, honoured Alexander this summer by inviting her to lead a workshop with the faculty and to be the guest speaker at a public forum. At the forum, with about 100 people in attendance, Alexander addressed the topic "Lessons from the Past for the New Millennium." For six weeks in May and June 1998, you could be advising a group of 10 highly motivated Canadian students on international development projects in Vietnam or Bostwana. This year a new format for the World University of Canada international seminar will provide opportunities to work in two countries. Vietnam will be the host of one Faculty Advisor and IO students while Botswana will host two Faculty Advisors and 20 students. In 1996 I had the pleasure of participating in the seminar held in Peru, where we worked in Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Projects that the students undertook covered, water quality of Lake Titicaca, cost of water, legal reform, traditional medicine versus western medicine, child labour, tourism and reproductive decisions for rural women. The students lived with local families, were paired off with Peruvian student counterparts in their research areas, were affiliated with the University, and conducted library research, interviews, and lead discussions to meet their study objectives. As an advisor, I assisted the group in planning their research and helped them discover new approaches to getting the information they desired. Anyone interested in serving as one of the three Faculty Advisors orone of the 30 students selected from across Canada should contact Yves Prevost by telephone at 343-8342 or by E-mail: yves.prevost@lakeheadu.ca Applications should be submitted to Prevost by October 24 1997 9 "The A11tigonish Movement.flourished over 50 years ago but it continues to fascinate and challenge Canadians today. In 1930s, as now, many people believed that the problems and injustices of life resulted from forces beyond their control. Moses Coady could 1w1 have disagreed more. With missionary zeal he implored people to cha11ge themselves a11d their society. liberatio11, he insisted, could be achieved through adult education. Do we today have the confidence to make such a claim? The A11tigo11ish Moveme11t is a symbol of a11 activist heritage in adult education. /11 this book, Anne Alexander examines background to this importallf movement, its activities and the individuals involved, in order to show its cominuing relevance to practitioners of adult education today." Alexander came to Lakehead University to work as an assistant professor in the Faculty of Arts and Science during 1993-94 after having taught in universities in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan. She also worked in those provinces in governmental and non-governmental organizations and on projects in St. Kitts, Guyana, Trinidad, Kenya and the NWT. Alexander holds a PhD from the University of Alberta, a master's degree from the University of Toronto, and undergraduate degrees from Queen's University. Recently Alexander has been working with the Northern Health Human Resources Research Unit (NHHRRU) and her colleague Dr. Tony Thompson on a study dealing with the recruitment and retention of health care professionals in rural and under serviced regions. Thompson is a former associate professor with Lakehead's Department of Psychology and is now at Charles Sturt University in Australia. -- Thompson Educational Publishing, Inc. You are cordially invited to meet Anne Alexander at her BOOK LAUNCH October 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. at Sweet Thursday Bookshop in their new location at the McIntyre Centre 1186 Memorial Avenue Refreshments will be setVed. Anne Alexander (left) conducted a faculty workshop about The Antigonish Movement at St.Francis Xavier University in August. Lakehead University, October, 1997 �LUMINA Concert Series 1997- 98 ----- Let the Calls Begin The-·~ Po■t,-demlsm Trutment of the Pa■t In Cont--,v-~ Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are held on campus in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall of the William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts at 12:30 p.m. September 30 Diana McIntosh, piano, multimedia October 14 Monica Whicher, soprano Frances Pappas, mezzo-soprano Heather Morrison*, piano 8:00 p.m., St. Paul's United Church October 28 Wayne Nickoli*, trombone Joy Fahrenbruck*, piano November 9 Christine Vanderkooy, 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. November 18 Jasper Wood, violin (Eckhardt-Gramatte National Music Competition Winner); David Riley, piano January 13 Les Voix Humanes Susie Nappier and Margaret Little, viola da gamba duo January 28 Piano Six: Andre Laplante, piano (8:00 pm, St. Paul's United Church) February 10 Jerry Scholl, Andre Dufour*, percussion February 24 Music of our time (local musicians) March 10 Lynn Harting-Ware, classical guitar .... ,,<1fJ .............. , Dr. Frederick Holmes (English) has published the Historical Imagination: Postmodemism and the Treatment of the Past in Contemporary British Fiction, English Literary Studies Monograph Series 73, Victoria: English Literary Studies, 1997. The book is a study of novels by eight British writers that focus attention on the fabricated character both of their own depictions of past events and, more broadly, of all attempts to represent experience in language. As a result, they sensitize readers to the status of history as a discourse constructed by people for particular political and psychological ends rather than as an objective record of the truth about the past. The Historical Imagination analyzes the treatment in these novels of a variety of issues which emerge from this basic recognition. Professor Mark Nisenholt (Visual Arts) designed the book's cover. Starting this month Marilyn Rudecki, a third year Education student, will be helping to coordinate the work of 30 part-time student callers working on the Alumni Annual Fund phonathon. The goal this year is to raise $200,000 for Lakehead University. If you would like to help out as a volunteer, contact Rob Zuback at 343-8916. Representatives of psychology licensing boards throughout the U.S. and Canada chose a Lakehead University professor as their organization's new president-elect. Dr. William T. Melnyk (Psychology), who served three years on the Association's Board of Directors as secretary-treasurer (1994-97), was elected by acclamation in a vote at the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)'s Annual Meeting of Delegates on September 19, 1997. For further information call 343-8787. Sponsored by the Lakehead University Music Association • Indicates Lakehead University Music faculty member Melnyk has served 12 years on the Board of Examiners in Psychology of Ontario. He is a professor of psychology at Lakehead and maintains a private practice. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Queen's University. Lakehead University, October, 1997 �11 Profile Mcisaac is very positive about Lakehead University and, although relatjvely new to the campus, he has a number of ideas about ways to strengthen this sense of community. One is to have an Aboriginal student centre with an acadermc advisor, a cultural coordinator, and perhaps a full or part-time researcher. Another is to have a meaningful role for Aboriginal alumni in recruiting high school students from the Reserves. Alumni could also be helping to raise money for student scholarships. Mcisaac would like to see more Native students attending Lakehead University in the future and more Native students aspiring to become members of the faculty. Michael K. Mcisaac Counsellor Native Support Services Mike Mcisaac is well suited to his new job at Lakehead University. He has a strong background in clinical psychology and a desire to integrate traditional Native values into his day-to-day work as a therapist. Mcisaac came to Thunder Bay last July from the University of Manitoba where he had been working as a Cultural Support Therapist. Originally from Mattawa, Ontario, he spent 16 years in business before completing an honours degree in Psychology at Nipissing University in North Bay. To date he has worked at the North Bay Psychiatric Hospital, the Stony Mountain Penitentiary in Winnipeg, and as a Therapist and a Drug and Alcohol Worker on Native reserves in Ontario. According to Mcisaac, the most common difficulty Native students have on a university campus is feeling that they belong. "It used to be that a Grade IO education was all that was needed for senior positions in Aboriginal organizations. Now these organizations are looking for people with university and postgraduate degrees to work as accountants, lawyers, engineers, and social workers... Lakehead is in a prime position to be a national leader in providing education to Aboriginal people." Native Support Services is located in the lower level of the Student Centre RC0002 Telephone: 343-8084 Native Support Services assists Native students with their academic and personal concerns, providing a link between the student services available . within the University and the communiJy. Social and cultural support is offered through periodic feasts, Pow-Wows and an Eider's program. The counsellor for Native students, Michael Mcisaac, provides individual counselling and spiritual and cultural support. Mclsaac hopes that Native Support Services will develop a greater presence on campus. He doesn't want the department to become marginalized and is encouraging everyone who is interested to drop by. Some faculty have already invited him to take part in their programming and Mcisaac is encouraged by this trend. "I would hope that staff and faculty here would use me as a resource," he says. Currently Mcisaac is workfog on a Master's degree in Psychology with the University of Manitoba. Eventually he hopes to be accepted into Lakehead University's PhD program in Clinical Psychology and to one day join the faculty. -- Frances Harding Sherry Cook and Michael Mcisaac encourage everyone interested in Native Support Services to drop by the office. "I want Aboriginal students to feel comfortable being an Aboriginal person -- not just in any classroom or office on campus, but in any part of the city," he says. "I want them to feel comfortable being who they are and to take ownership of their experience." IAkehead University, October, 1997 �+@•01-~------------------------,~---------7 I I HEALTH SCIENCES NORTH The Northern Outreach Program at Health Sciences North is offering many exciting fall programs throughout northern Ontario. Three forthcoming sessions at Health Sciences North are: Friday, October 24, 1997 Taking Control of Your Career and Your Future with Gayle Donner and Mary Wheeler, career consultants. This workshop would be of interest lo nurses and nursing students, looking to develop new career paths. Friday, November 7, 1997 The Regulated Health Professions Act: Fostering Evolution, Collaboration and Quality with Paula Mae Ponesse, nurse consultant. For health care leaders looking at re-engineering, team building, quality improvement and professional development initiatives, this session will explore how to use the RHPA proactively in guiding participation in these processes. This beeswax sculpture mounted on a birch tree near the path to the Bora Laskin Building is the work of a second-year Visual Arts student Gail Giuliani. She completed the piece for an assignment requiring the use natural materials. Tuesday, November 11, 1997 ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support. This course is both a certification and a recertification course. Participants must have worked recently in areas where cardiac life support is practiced. Women's Basketball Saxon Super 8 Tournament For further information on any of the courses, or to register, please call Heather Gray, Coordinator at 343-2141. Come out and see the finest University Women's Basketball teams in the country play at Lakehead University on October 25, 26, and 27, 1997 L ___________ _J j_ CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY HOURS I"' Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 11 :30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 12 noon to 9 p.m. l I The Agora is published on the 15th of every month. We encourage you to send in your news. Deadline for the November issue is November 4, 1997. 12 Mark your calendar for the following OSOTF DRESS DOWN DAYS December 12, 1997 January 9, 1998 March 13, 1998 April 10, 1998 May 8, 1998 Agora October 1997 Vol.14, 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 facu lty, 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 9.55 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca EDUCATION LIBRARY Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Closed c. Tro~ a n Comm un 1ty Relatio n s I Lakehead University, October, 1997 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.14 No.8 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article announcing new Board of Governors members, an update from the President, and an article on barriers and challenges to becoming physically active. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1997-10 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Board of Governors Dr. John Whitfield Dr. J. Whitfield Lakehead Lakehead University President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/0b57b521d9d06bc5486cf82d333e2f99.pdf 6def5602398f99e310694d4c1e653ed1 PDF Text Text OCTOBER 1998 ANEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Lakehead in Partnership with Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in the Thunder Bay region and enhance the University's academic interests in the health sciences area." Inside Dr. Gillian Siddall ...2 Greg Shalay ... 2 Dr. Michael Stones ... 3 A Writing Life ...6 "Basically, we've set up a mechanism for the transfer of land," said Gilbert. "What we retain is an interest in joint venture opportunities that might occur on that parcel of land, where the two parties would share equally in the opportunities. It is LAKEIIEAD UNIVERSITY something that is mutually """" beneficial ... and I'm looking forward to future Lakehead University and Thunder Bay Regional developments that will link the Regional Hospital Hospital have come to an understanding that will ,with Lakehead in a very productive way." lead to a partnership agreement involving the Ron Saddington, president and CEO of Thunder transfer of 60 acres of land for the purpose of Bay Regional Hospital, thanked Lakehead for its building and operating a new acute care hospital. generosity, noting that the parcel of land is valued The land would be transferred to the Regional Hospital under the terms of a partnership agreement that would see Lakehead University retain an interest in commercial development opportunities that may occur as a result of the hospital's presence. "What we will be able to accomplish is exciting;' said Lakehead University President Fred Gilbert at a joint news conference held on September 30, 1998. "Both parties are pleased that this understanding has been reached as it will benefit health services at approximat~ly $3 million. The understanding, he says, gives Thunder Bay Regional Hospital room to develop a "hospital campus" and the potential of developing a unique set of relationships with the Northern Ontario Medical Program (NOMP), Family Medicine North, Health Sciences North as well as Lakehead University and Confederation College. The partnership agreement must be approved by the Lakehead University Board of Governors and will be on the agenda for its next meeting. -- Frances Harding �New Staffand Farulty Dr. Gillian Siddall Department of English It didn't take long for Or. Gillian Siddall to get involved with the arts community in Thunder Bay. As Lakehead's newlyhired specialist in Canadian literature, she was happy to oblige when asked to introduce author Carol Shields at a University fundraising dinner in September. Both women share an interest in the writings of Susanna Moodie. Born and raised in Dundas, Ont., Siddall completed a PhD at the University of Western Ontario in 1995. For the last seven years she has been teaching at the University of Guelph where she completed a bachelor of arts and a master's degree. Siddall feels good about her move north and is settling in nicely to Thunder Bay. Her course load includes a first-year writing course, a third-year course on Canadian poetry and a half course at the graduate level on Canadian pioneer literature. In addition, she will be teaching two modules of a graduate course entitled Research, Theory, and Professional Skills. One of her goals this year is to publish a book based on her dissertation about Canadian pioneer literature. Another is to conduct research on the history of the Canadian Pacific Hotels and the connection between that corporate entity and the shaping of national identity in Canada. Along the way, she might even have time to pursue her interest in jazz singing. Gillian Siddall was co-founder of the highly successful Guelph Jazz Festival, now celebrating its fifth year. Lakehead University, October. 1998. Page 2 Gillian Siddall's office is located in the Ryan Building, Room 3038, and she can be contacted by telephone at 343-8440 or by e-mail: gil/ian. siddalf@lakeheadu.ca Lost Grads from the Class of '65 Anton Henry Brink Kenneth Cleary Greg Shalay Brent Phillips Coates Chief Operating Engineer Hussein Said David Ronald K. Eger Gordon Harle As Lakehead's chief operating engineer, Greg Shalay has 14 staff reporting to him and is responsible for the Power House which controls the University's heating, cooling and electrical distribution systems. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Shalay is a first class stationary engineer who has spent most of his working life looking after steam plants. Prior to signing on with Lakehead University in July, he spent about 20 years working at the Abitibi mill in Thunder Bay. Shalay's wife Nancy is a part-time student at Lakehead majoring in psychology and they have two daughters, both of whom are interested in travelling. The eldest daughter Andrea is enrolled at The University of Western Ontario but is spending a year studying in England at the International Studies Centre at Herstmonceux Castle. The youngest, Tonya, has an exchange student from Germany staying with her now and is planning to spend the winter term in Karst, Germany. The Shalays live on a farm in Kaministiquia where they look after 23 head of beef cattle, Greg Shalay is also secretary to the Board of Directors of the Kakabeka Credit Union. Greg Shalay's office is in Room 2001 B in the Power House and you can contact him by telephone at 343-8404. Hazel Hebden John Hillier Peter Rooney Hindle Walter Mathew lsotalo Osmo Kankkunen Wallis James Lancaster John Ahlan Lindstrom Graham L. Longmire Dennis Mazurkewich Penny S. McAuley (Grace) Mark G. Morrison Kenneth P. Mucha David William Mutch Robert G. Newstead Ronald Edward Perry Gordon Matt Petersen Joyce Ray Robert Eugene Ruault Maurice W. Salavador John M Shoup Barnett Smith Chari E. Spicer Edward Michael Swiatlowski Donald R. Walduck Next May, Lakehead will celebrate its 35th Convocation. In recognition of this occasion the Nor'Wester Magazine is planning a feature article that will report on all 73 members of the University's first graduating class. Unfortunately, we have lost contact with 30 members of the class whose names are listed above. If you know the postal address, fax, telephone number, or e-mail address of anyone on this list, please contact: Frances Harding telephone: 343-8193 fax: 343-8075 e-mail: frances.hardlng@lakeheadu.ca �Dr. Michael Stones Professor of Psychology and Director of NECAH Serendipity played a part in attracting one of Canada's foremost gerontologists to Lakehead University this fall. When Dr. Michael Stones' resume arrived by fax in the Psychology department without a covering letter, the faculty just assumed he was applying· for a job. Little did they know the Waterloobased professor was simply trying to send his CV to the Sociology department to comply with the requirements of being one of their external examiners! But the more Michael Stones thought about it, the more he liked the idea of moving to Lakehead University to teach in the Department of Psychology and to direct the activities of the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health (NECAH). Born and raised near Nottingham in England, Stones completed a PhD in Psychology at the University of Sheffield. From 1974 to 1994 he taught at Memorial University in Newfoundland where he was co-founder of the Gerontology Centre. In 1994 he moved to the University of Waterloo to work with the Department of Health Studies and Gerontology. Michael Stones sees potential for an expanded gerontology program at Lakehead that would "fill the void" in Ontario and attract undergraduate and graduate students from across the country. He thinks NECAH should be receiving more recognition for its teaching activities and is planning to work with others to formulate a five-year plan. He has already submitted two proposals for funding and is excited about getting a successful aging assessment program on the Internet. Issues surrounding quality of life, aging and happiness have always fascinated Stones, and while he enjoys basic and applied research, you can tell he gets a lot of satisfaction out of helping people. An example is a recent book he coauthored with his wife Lee entitled Sex May be Wasted on the Young. Drawn on more than 100 interviews with people between 40 and 85 years old, the book takes a candid look at the challenges of mid-life and later life sexuality and explains "sexual ageism." Stones has worked as a clinical psychologist in England and has taught at universities in England and Canada. He is senior scientist at the University Institute of Social Gerontology of Quebec in Montreal, and has contributed to more than 100 publications and numerous presentations on gerontology. Dr. Michael Stones has an office at Health Sciences North, telephone 343-2127, and in the Olga Merz School of Nursing Building, telephone 343-8994. You can reach him by e -mail: mstones@sky.lakeheadu.ca Campus Development Update by Grant Walsh, Executive Director, University Services During the past summer, Campus Development undertook a number of improvements and repairs to our facilities which may be of interest to the University community. Major Capital Works Chancellor Paterson Library The final phase of renovations to the Library saw the completion of the main floor and the reorganization of various services and collections. This speciallyfunded project has enabled us to modernize and upgrade library facilities, as well as to address serious problems of air quality and accessibility. If you haven't yet done so, you are encouraged to have a look at the new first floor as it is quite impressive. Kinesiology Project Kinesiology renovations at the C. J . Sanders Fieldhouse involved the creation of a new lab space with the installation of an upper floor within the auxiliary gym. The new lab facilities will accommodate adapted learning and motor learning studies, as well as multiuse purposes. The lower area now constitutes a renovated weight room/ fitness facility. This project also involved improvements in accessibility to the building, change room repairs and air quality upgrades. Other Repair and Renewal Projects We also completed a number of smaller projects around campus, including elevator safety upgrades, structural repairs to the lake side patio and rigging repairs to the theatre in the Bora Laskin Building. This fall, we will complete repairs to the president's balcony as the deteriorated brickwork has become a safety concern . In addition, an upgraded fish counter system will be installed in Lake Tamblyn in early November. Lakehead University, October. 1998-Page 3 �- 4 · • · • · i -t---- -- - - - - - -- - - -- - - From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert As can be seen in another article in this issue of the Agora, Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital have reached agreement on the terms of reference for the transferral of 60 acres of land to the hospital. The agreement is designed to maintain the University's interest in any developments on the site which go beyond the hospital and its accepted ancillary activities. I am pleased that we have been able to complete this important agreement as it will have many mutual benefits for the hospital, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. Coincident with the start of the strategic planning process were data on Lakehead's 1998-99 enrolment figures. The "shortfall" of some 200 students from the budget model used for this fiscal year means a decline in revenue from projections of about $700,000. Needless to say, this will impact our ability to reduce the deficit and eliminate the debt burden caused by the early retirement program. In order to deal with the situation, I have, after consultation with the Administrative Executive Committee, initiated a position hold and review procedure. Unlike a freeze, the hold and review procedure will allow positions to be filled based on a prioritized needs analysis. It will be contingent on deans and directors to make the case to fill vacancies, and I will expect the viceLakehead University, October. 1998 - Page 4 president (academic) and the administrative directors, in consultation with their units, to be responsible for the prioritization process. While the Strategic Plan should establish criteria for position review, circumstances do not allow us to wait for that outcome. Indeed, it should not be expected that business of the University will halt pending completion of the Plan. We must continue to progress and make decisions in the best interests of Lakehead. The budget preparation for the 19992000 fiscal year will require the development of 95% budget scenarios for each budget unit. Although it could be useful, we cannot countenance a zero-base budget exercise at this time. Instead, consecutive budget cycles utilizing such an approach allow incremental decisions that can accumulate over time to provide for significant reallocation. Units will have to make critical decisions on how to meet a 5% reduction but will have the opportunity to make the case for enhancement beyond the 95% base by providing 98%, 100% and 103% budget scenarios. This process will provide a mechanism for reallocation to fund critical areas of the institution. The Senate Budget Committee will provide important recommendations related to university priorities and should have the preliminary output from the strategic planning process to help in providing criteria for assessment. Assessment (accountability) is also a subject I want to address in this issue of the Agora. Staff will have noticed that performance is being reviewed this fall. It is my expectation that performance reviews will occur annually and in such a way as to not only evaluate performance but also to provide a mechanism for discussion of performance and expectations as well as, where necessary, constructive assistance to enhance performance. Therefore, faculty and administrators will be expected to undertake serious annual reporting and review procedures. Just as I expect my performance to be assessed annually, I expect others' to be as well. If we are to develop a sound, responsible merit-based system of recognition for performance, it is important that these reviews be substantive and meaningful. If we are accountable as individuals, it goes a long way to making the University overall accountable. My Installation (Inaug uration) as Lakehead's fifth president will occur at the end of the month. Of course, all members of the University community are invited, but if you are unable to attend, and would like to read my address, it will be reported in this space in the November issue. I would welcome your response and feedback to what I have to say or your perceptions of my administration as its direction becomes apparent. Either send me a memorandum or e-mail me with your thoughts or ideas, and I will respond directly or in future articles of the Agora. Finally, my congratulations to the student volunteers who participated in the Shinerama Campaign. Over 200 of you collected $7,139 for Cystic Fibrosis research and treatment and showed the broader commitment of the University to respond to community needs. My sincere thanks for your excellent efforts. ■ Dr. Gilbert's e-mail address: fred.gilbert @lakeheadu.ca �-----------------.z•••■,■z-f------------------ Honorary Degrees A Call for Candidates The Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees invites all members of the University community to submit the names of suitable candidates for honorary degrees to be awarded at the spring Convocation in May of 1999. It would be helpful if as much information as possible could be provided about each candidate proposed. All suggestions will be carefully considered by the Committee which will then make its recommendations to Senate. Please send your proposals, as soon as possible, to the attention of Dr. David Twynam, Chair, Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees, c/o Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism. Bursaries/or Metis Students The Melis Nation of Ontario has donated $100,000 to Lakehead University to create an endowment that will fund bursaries for full-time Metis students. The money will be matched by the Ontario government under the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF). This year $6,000 is slated for distribution and next year $12,000 will be given out. For more information contact the Financial Aid Office. New Farulty and Staff During September and early October employment notices were issued by Human Resources announcing the following appointments: Diane Dixon Administrative Assistant, Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment Peter Smith Technologist, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism Gary McDonald Caretaker, Campus Development Department "Wear a Smile for UNICEF" by Ellen Liman, Thunder Bay UNICEF Coordinator If you're looking for UNICEF volunteers in Thunder Bay, Lakehead University is a great place to start. With the energetic support of students and faculty, Thunder Bay UNICEF has launched a yearly community event called "Wear a Smile for UNICEF." UNICEF isn't asking people to fund raise, wear a "peal-and-stick" label, or "dress down." Instead it's challenging every citizen in Thunder Bay to put one loonie in a UNICEF box. People will know by the smile on friends' faces that they're helping UNICEF help children. Dr. Frederick Gilbert has kindly agreed to be honorary co-chair of the October UNICEF campaign. His suggestion to ask Mayor Ken Boschoff to join him as cochair was an inspired one, and will make for an even stronger city event that may establish a closer link between the city and University. For the second year University students in residence will hold a "penny war" for UNICEF. This challenge between residences to raise the most pennies is a popular event, and last year raised $640 for UNICEF. Students "went the extra mile," even rolling and counting mounds of coins, a gesture much appreciated by local UNICEF penny rollers! Residence programmer Brent Evans says students hope to exceed last year's total. Mike Lyons, vice-president of student issues at LUSU, has another unusual UNICEFfundraiser planned. For a $10 ticket Lakehead students will be able to join a GRUB crawl to local restaurants to sample finger foods. A bus will take participants on this eartery tour, and large size UNICEF "People boxes" will be worn by more adventurous riders! Third-year kinesiology students from basketball coach Lou Pero's sports administration class will plan and run a UNICEF Play Day for Thunder Bay Children, to be held October 17 at Hillcrest Park. The Lakehead students will be leading children in "shirtball" games, using balls made from rolled up shirts. Pray for sunshine! UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, has worked for over 50 years to improve the lives of the world's children. The only UN agency devoted solely to children, UNICEF is entirely dependent on voluntary donations. UNICEF is focusing this year on the problem of child labour. To learn more about the work of UNICEF, please consider two publications -- The State of the World's Children, and The Progress of Nations, which were recently donated by Thunder Bay UNICEF to the Chancellor Paterson Library. Lakehead University, October, 1998 -Page 5 �- - -- - - - - -- - - - - - , - ; • • • - • ; -r - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - Library Renovations Long Overdue In the early 1990s, it was recognized that The Chancellor Paterson Library building was in dire need of repairs and upgrading in order to meet current safety standards. In addressing these safety issues, it became apparent that other concerns such as asbestos removal, and mechanical and electrical upgrading would also have to be addressed. In 1993, after much lobbying efforts by the Library and the University administration, Lakehead University received a jobsOntario capital grant from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities totalling $1.3 million. Visit The "New" Chancellor Paterson Library by Gisella Scalese This funding was for the removal of asbestos and renovation to the ground, fourth and fifth floors. In 1996, the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training provided $2.8 million to fund the completion of the asbestos removal and renovation. The upgrades to the building allowed for the Library to analyse its usage of space and more effectively reallocate its collections and services. The reference desk has been relocated to a more central position on the main floor. Since the move, staff have noticed an increase io the number of questions being asked by Library users. Changes to the main entrance include improved stairs and ramps. The new doors allow for improved accessibility to the building. �------------------,--ZMM•■#Z------------------The circulation desk has been redesigned to provide faster and more efficient service. _l P-"" ---~- - - -- - ; ; ; : : - --- --.,,.,..- "/ Stand alone workstations are available to accomodate the various non-networked electronic resources held by the Library. Through the Library's new ERL server, students can access periodical indexes and abstracts on many different topics. Searching is made easier with more efficient computers and user-friendly search software. New books and current issues of newspapers are now located on the main floor along with large tables to accomodate their use. Lakehead University,October, 1998- Page 7 �The Serials Crunch The Ongoing Struggle to Maintain our Library Collection by Anne Deighton, Chief Librarian A flat-lined acquisitions budget and the vanishing purchasing power of an anemic Canadian dollar is creating a crisis for The Chancellor Paterson Library. The most critical victim of this struggle is our current subscriptions. The following are the cold hard facts of our current reality: •• The annual books and periodicals budget has not seen an increase in five years; Political Science Student Wins International Letter Writing Competititon Tami Saj is $1000 richer thanks to a suggestion by Learning Assistance Centre Coordinator Geraldine White. During the summer, White suggested that the second-year student enter the Garaventa AccessABILITY international letter writing competition, designed to help promote better understanding of the many challenges students with mobility-related disabilities must face and overcome. Saj placed third in the post secondary category and for her efforts earned a $1 ,000 (U.S.) scholarship. Saj has lived with a disability all her life. Born with spina bifida, she began using a wheelchair at 16. Now 24, Saj wrote that she does not make her disability an issue in anything she does. "I believe this helps people feel free to relate to me on a person to person basis ... it is a more open approach to disability issues." •..1 have discovered that I, myself, am the key to my successes and failures in life, not my disability ... it is simply the only life I've got, for better or worse, so I might as well make the most of it.... "This essay is not just words - I have lived according to this philosophy all my life. It has helped me in many areas of life. It has made me a stronger, happier, successful person. I represented Canada twice at the Paralympics in swimming (for which I am now in the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame), I am currently a university student looking to become a constitutional lawyer, I am very active in my volunteer commitments, and I am politically involved. And I am looking forward to a happy, healthy and successful future!" This fall, Saj transfered to the University of Victoria where she plans to study law after finishing an undergraduate degree. Congratulations Tami! Lakehead University, October. 1998 • Page 8 -- The annual price increase of journal subscriptions has been in double digits for the past 10 years; -- Roughly 80% of our journal purchases are billed in U.S. dollars; •• Since 1989 we have cancelled approximately 900 journal titles; -- In May of 1998 the serials vendors were projecting an 8% increase in journal costs for the 1999 subscription year; •• By September the projected price increase had escalated to a staggering 17.5% (due largely to the fall of the Canadian dollar); •• The Library is in the unfortunate position of having to identify more journal titles to discontinue. Do not despair. There are other options. The Library is actively exploring options other than our current ownership approach to providing journal articles. We are investigating several document delivery alternatives. Document delivery will provide quick access to journal articles from journals we have had to cancel as well as from journals we have never subscribed to in the past. This approach marks a shift in the collection development practice from the "just in case" purchase of published journal titles to the "just in time" buying of specific articles. Document delivery coupled with a table of contents service should help in meeting the Library's responsibility to be an information provider to its faculty and students. It is hoped that a document delivery provider and the necessary funding will be in place by the end of the year. Stay tuned for further details. �-------------------¥¥«•-•4 - - L - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - History Professor Awarded "Canada in the World" Grant Dr. Ron Harpelle . has received a grant under a joint initiative of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSH RC) established in June, 1998. no regional account which fully appreciates the scope and significance of the West Indian diaspora in Middle America. As a social historian, Harpelle is interested in the way communities adapted and how individuals "navigated" their way in the environments of larger, often hostile Hispanic communities. He explores the ways in which culture, language and skin colour figured prominently in the West Indian immigrant's processes of adaptation and integration. Harpelle has written several papers and articles on his research and has a manuscript which is being considered by McGill-Queen's University Press. The Canada in the World Grants are designed to support young Canadian researchers study emerging issues that will determine the future of relations between Canada and the nations of Asia and Latin America. With the assistance of a SSHRC grant received in March, 1998, he will publish a monograph entitled The West Indian Experience in Central America. In the future he hopes to examine the experiences of West Indian Immigrants in Canada. The award, which could be as high as $27,000 over a three-year period, will enable Harpelle to continue his research on Central American West Indian communities in Belize , Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. The "Canada in the World" Grants program recognizes the challenge Canada faces in a globalized world and the increasing degree to which domestic social and economic policies are shaped by international forces. He'll also be creating a website in order to help establish a network of contacts among researchers interested in this subject. Harpelle's work focuses on the migration of English-speaking West Indians along the Atlantic coast of Middle America between 1850 and 1950 when approximately 500,000 British West Indians went to Middle America and Panama in search of jobs and economic security. During the course of this long migration, the English-speaking West Indian immigrants established vibrant AfroHispanic communities along the Atlantic coast of Middle America. Although studies have been conducted primarily on Panama and Costa Rica, there is as yet, The program is aimed at "new" scholars and post-doctoral fellows supported by SSHRC. "The evolving world is no longer divided into 'North' and 'South'," said IDRC President Maureen O'Neil. "The problems that affect the South touch us as well, and we need to develop a better understanding of all the factors impacting on Canada's relations with Asian and Latin American countries. Canada can anticipate future directions only if we nurture and consolidate Canadian research capacity in this area." For more information visit the SSHRC website: www.sshrc.ca This article was prepared with the help of Tim Mignau// who worked with the Office of Communications in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. Planning a Trip to Cuba? Two universities in Cuba, which have an agreement with Lakehead University, would appreciate papers and presentations by Lakehead University faculty. If you are planning to take advantage of the weekly direct flights running between Thunder Bay and Cuba starting December 17, and would like to make contact with faculty and students at the Universidad de Matanzas and the lnstituto Superior Pedagogico, contact Dr. Ron Harpelle at 343-8691. Photography Workshop with Freeman Patterson Thunder Bay's Circles of Confusion Photography Club is offering a photographic and visual design workshop with the world-renowned photographer Freeman Patterson on Sunday, November 22, 1998 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Lecture Theatre. Lunch & coffee included. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door and can be purchased at Primary Foto Source, telephone 3457041. Canadian Institute for International Affairs Public Lecture \ Dr. Laure Paquette Assistant Professor of Political Science, Lakehead University, will speak on Nato Expansion in Central Europe Monday, October 19, 1998 8p.m. Senate Chambers, Room UC- 1001 Everyone Welcome. Admission Free Lakehead University, October, 1998-Page 9 �A Writing Life Dinner and Conversation with Carol Shields by Jolene Davis, MA'98 A worthy cause was at the heart of a successful fundraiser hosted by the Lakehead University Women's Studies Program in September. According to Dr. Helen Smith, who organized the event, the money raised from this event will go toward undergraduate scholarships in Women's Studies and library acquisitions of books and journals. Approximately 240 people attended the evening to hear Canadian author Carol Shields. Who better to encourage female students to pursue public voices than the Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg and the award-winning author of numerous novels, plays and short stories? Shields is also the recipient of several honorary doctorates while her awards include the Canadian Authors' Association Award for fiction, the Marion Engel Award, the Governor General's Award for fiction, and the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Or. Gilbert, president of Lakehed University, officially welcomed Carol Shields on behalf of the University and Thunder Bay communities. Then Dr. Gillian Siddall of the Department of English introduced Carol Shields as an author whose work has made a "powerful contribution to developing the female literary tradition in Canada, ... [i lluminating] the experiences of Canadian women that are often left in the blank spaces of our history and our national identity." With a specific interest in the female literary tradition, Shields believes fiction is an "act of redemption" and she is personally interested in "writing away the invisibility of female lives." Shields spoke of women's writing, women readers, and her experience as an author. She shared her observation Lakehead University, October, 1998 - Page 10 Carol Shields is flanked by two professors at the centre of the Women's Studies program at Lakehead -- Professor Pam Wakewich, the past coordinator (right) and Dr. Helen Smith, the current coordinator. that female authors differ from male authors in two main areas of writing: they are much more likely to use a personal tone in their writing and they frequently choose the interactions between people as their subject matter. She feels that women writers naturally write about the sorts of things that women readers wish to hear -- the daily lives of "ordinary people," especially other women. Women authors connect with women through writing of the "texture of their lives." As an author, Shields is interested in the current state of Canadian literature. She describes the field as "never healthier." As for women's writing, she feels that it is especially popular just now because it gives readers a "fresh outlook" and is "more aware of itself ... less in danger of its substance falling off the edge." Of her own work, Shields believes that "human beings are mysterious and complicated" and her duty as a writer is "not to solve their problems" but to add to the sum of human understanding about our complicated search through life. "A Writing Life -- Dinner and Conversation with Carol Shields" was sponsored by Women's Studies, the Dean of Arts and Science, and the Valhalla Inn. Special thanks go to Women's Studies graduate students, Lakehead University Alumni Bookstore, the Northern Women's Bookstore , Mavourneen Trainor-Bruzzese (Visual Arts), Laurie Hill and Cathy Trojan (Development Office), Denise Bruley (Communications), Lori Kapush (Secretarial), Peter Puna, Gail Zanette and Lily Ciddio (Graphics), LU Print Shop, and Danny Johnson on piano. �Scholarship Dr. Seimer Tsang (Mechanical Engineering) presented a paper entiled "Thermal Management of the Electric Ford F-100 Truck" at the Biennial Conference of the Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineering, CSME Forum 1998, in the Thermal Systems and Applications II Session on Friday, May 22, 1998, at Ryerson Polytechnic University, Toronto. Last November, Professor Joan Dolphin (English) presented a paper in Paris on Michael Ondaatje entitled "The Use and Abuse of Myth in Michael Ondaatje's In the Skin of a Lion." The Conference was organized by the Institute du Monde Anglophone of the Sorbonne and sponsored by the French Centre d'Etudes Canadiennes. The theme of the conference was the work of Canadian author Michael Ondaatje, and participants came from France, England, Germany, Italy and North America. Three Lakehead faculty gave presentations at the Crossroads in Cultural Studies Conference in Tampere, Finland, June 28-July 1, 1998. Dr. Doug Rabb (Philosophy) presented a paper together with Professor Dennis McPherson, (Indigenous Learning), entitled "Native Philosophy: Western or Indigenous Construct?" and Dr. Patricia Vervoort (Visual Arts) presented a paper entitled "Aesthetic Warriors: The Battle for Identity." Dr. Raija Warkentin (Anthropology) organized a session entitled "Immigrants from Eastern Europe in the Western Countries" and presented her paper "Russian Immigrant Women In Finland." In their coverage of the conference, the Finnish National radio chose her project to be the subject of a discussion which was broadcasted nationwide in the "Suomi Tanaan" (Finland Today) morning program. Dr. Terry L. Hill (Sociology), coordinator of the undergraduate minor program in Gerontology, NECAH, presented a workshop entitled "Training Support Group Leaders and Community Development" at the 8th Annual conference of Bereavement Ontario Network, Geneva Park Conference Centre, Orillia, Ontario, October 7-9, 1998. Hill is the founder and current facilitator of the Panic and Anxiety Support Group in Thunder Bay, and continues to offer seminars and consultations in the areas of grief, bereavement, community development, and the sociology of the body. Dr. Medhat Rahim (Education) presented a session entitled "Some Cultural Contributions of Babylonian Mathematics and Social Sciences to the Civilization of Humankind" at the International Conference on Mathematics Education, History of Mathematics and Cultural History of Mathematics Informatics, in Beijing, China, April 26-30, 1998. The educational management and leadership publications of Dr. Douglas Thom (Education) are now being distributed in over a dozen countries. In 1997 to 1998 information about his TELC and TLCC leadership models was disseminated to East African universities. This information included the "Thom Theorem" and four corollaries based on his book Leadership Worldwide: The Christian Conscience Factor (Hong Kong Council for Educational Administration, 1996), as well as Thom's Christian Leadership Resolution. Throughout his 25-year career in education, Douglas Thom has served at the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Hong Kong and has supervised many graduate dissertations. Visit the Lakehead University website for more information on faculty research www.lakeheadu.ca The Northern Social Work Collection Three books sponsored by the Lakehead University Centre for Northern Studies in collaboration with the Department of Social Work are being used in course curricula at Lakehead and in other programs at universities across Canada. The series is unique in offering topics relevant to Northern social work and has provided an opportunity for Lakehead faculty, students and community social workers to write and to co-author chapters representing social work practice in the north. The three books are Northern Social Work Practice edited by Keith Brownlee and Roger Delaney; Issues in Northern Social Work edited by Roger Delaney, Keith Brownlee and M. Kim Zapf, and Strategies for Northern Social Work edited by Keith Brownlee, Roger Delaney and John A.Graham. Forthcoming volumes will include Northern Social Work Practice with the Elderly and Northen Social Work Practice with Northern and Rural Communities and Organizations. Lakehead University, October, 1998-Page 11 �Calendar of Events Department of Music Lumina Concert Series 1998-99 Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall in the William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts at 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Subscriptions and tickets are available from the Department of Music. Complimentary parking. For information call 343-8787 1998 VoL. 15, No. 8 O CTOBER T HUNOER B AY, ONTARIO, C ANADA ISSN 0828·5225 October 20 John Goulart, Guitar November 8 Agora is published by the Communications Office and distributed monthly September through June. Joseph Tang, Piano (Ontario Young Artist Competition Winner) Publications Officer Frances Harding Note: 2 p.m. November 24 Communications/Special Events Officer: Krystyna Tucka, Piano Denise Bruley (Eckhardt-Gramatte National Music Competition Winner) Photography Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Nor'Westers' Home Games LU Print Shop October 17 Zanatta Alumni Games Women's Basketball: 6:30 p. m. Men's Basketball: 8:30 p.m. Women's Volleyball: 4 :30 p.m.October 30-31 Women's Volleyball Lakehead vs Ottawa at 8:30 pm Send us your news. October 30-November 1 Deadline for submissions for the next issue is November 1, 1998. Saxon Super Eight Women's Basketball Editor, Agora Friday & Sat: Noon, 2 p.m. , 4 p.m., 6 p.m. Lakehead University Sunday: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. 955 Oliver Road November 6-7 Thunder Bay, ON Pizza Hut Tourney P7B5E1 Men's Basketball: Friday 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Women's Basketball: Saturday at 6 p.m. Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Help Beat Lung Disease Give Generously to the Christmas Seal Campaign Because ... When You Can't Breathe, Nothing Else Matters. Lakehead University, October, 1998 - Page 12 C. Tr o j a n ;;e velopme nt � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.15 No.8 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on Lakehead partnering with Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, a message from the President, and an update on the Chancellor Paterson Library. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998-10 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Chancellor Paterson Library Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message Thunder Bay Regional Hospital https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/ffd50eecdd1a0ed81b9459484899d0ba.pdf 96d3225ad8804ab3bf86a2a6e189d925 PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada September 1997, Vol. 14, No. 7 ISSN 0828-5225 Faculty, staff and students gathered to "roast and toast" Or. Bob Rosehart at a farewell party held in August. More than 300 people attended including (l-r) Shawna Hickey, Grant Walsh, Pentti Paularinne, Dr. Gary Locker, Dr. Bob Rosehart, Dan Pakulak, Rita Rosehart and Denise Bruley Photo: Peter Puna Farewell Dr. Bob! On a quiet morning in late June, Dr. Robert G. Rosehart announced he would be stepping down midway through his third term as president. "After 27 years at Lake head," he said, "it was time for a change." On September I, 1997, he was appointed president and vice-chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University, just a IO minute walk from the University of Waterloo where he completed all of his post-secondary education. Most people will remember "Dr. Bob" for his friendly, soft-spoken manner and for crystallizing the vision of Lakehead as a northern and regional University. He joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering fresh out of graduate school in I 970. In 1977 he was appointed Dean of University Schools and in 1984, at the age of 40, he was appointed President. resulting in the development of Lakehead's first PhD program and a number of other innovative programs. He also presided over two ambitious fundraising campaigns which raised a total of $32.4 million and allowed the University to add much-needed library, classroom, research, residence, and recreation facilities. At a farewell barbecue held on campus in August, Executive Director of University Services Grant Walsh entertained more than 300 faculty, staff and students who joined him in "roasting and toasting" their president. When the speeches were over, Rosehart said he had enjoyed "every minute" of his time at Lakehead."This University is an institution that has allowed a lot of people a chance to grow," he added. Rosehart said he leaves Lakehead "in fighting trim" During his time at Lakehead, Rosehart guided the and looks forward to working with the next presiUniversity through academic and strategic planning dent as a "southern ally." •· Frances Harding �¥@·4&-f--------------------------- Interim President Appointed Chair of the Board of Governors Maureen Doig, announced on July 18, 1997, that Dr. John Whitfield had agreed to accept the position of Interim President effective September I, 1997. "The Board of Governors has every confidence in Dr. Whitfield's leadership and we look forward to working with him in his new capacity." Dr. James Gellert and Dr. David Kemp have agreed to appointments as Acting VicePresident (Academic) and Acting Dean of Arts and Science respectively, effective September I. -- Lakehead Media Release Staff, Faculty, Alumni and Friends of Lakehead University ~ are invited to attend a ~ Special Evening in honour of Dr. Robert and Mrs. Rita Rosehart October 9, 1997 6 pm at the Valhalla Inn Ballroom Tickets $40/person Tax receiptable donations to the Robert & Rita Rosehart Bursary are gratefully received. RSVP by October 2, 1997 343-8910 2 Jt !Final !%port from 'Dr. $.pse/iart ... It seems strange to 6e writing tfiis 'Jina£ ~port to tfie Jtgora from a new aesk.arul, altfwugfi. I can see trees, tfiere tfoes not seem to 6e a Presituntia£fisliing pond. Jils I Ii.ave said 6efore, I very mucfi enjoyea work.ing witfi. al£ of tfie iruiiviauals at Laf(Jfieaa 'University over tfie past 27 p{us years aru£, altfi.ougfi I am Cook.ing forwartf to a new cfi.affenge (my aesk.is alreatfy very messy}, it is witfi a Cot ofemotion tfi.at I Ceave L{U(Jfieaa 'University. Jls most ofyou k.now, I pfan to stay connectea to tfie 9,./j,rtfi aru£ to 'Ifiuruier 'Bay, aru£ I fwpe tfi.at our patfi.s wi{{ cross again on many occasions. If I can ever assist any ofyou in tfie future, pCease tfo get in toucfi. witfi me arui, ifyou are in tfie 'l(jtcfiener/ 'WaterCoo areas, eitfiergive me a cal£ or tfrop 6y. I can 6e reacfietf at tfie fo«owing num6ers: 'Teupfwne at 'Wi£.fru{ Laurier 'University is (519) 884· 19 70, e;r_t. 2250 'fa;cnum6er is (519) 746-2604. '£-mail atftfress is rrosefi.ar@macfi2.w{u.ca 1lorne teupfwne num6er is (519} 883-0245 I wisfi eacfi. arui every one ofyou, as we{[ as Laf(Jfieaa 'University, a[[ tfie 6est in tfie future. .. 'Dr. 1?,p6ert (j. 'J?..psefi.art Quotes from the Roast & Toast "I have been very proud to be the Chancellor during Dr. Rosehart's term when he has created and sustained a northern University which is quite unique. Apart from his gift as an administrator, I think that Bob's real gift is that he is a "people" person and people respond to him well." -- Chancellor Lois Wilson "Your very capable leadership has brought us through the many challenges remarkably in tact.Your obvious commitment and devotion to Lakehead has instilled in all of its Board members a great sense of pride in being part of this University." -- Maureen Doig, Chair, Board of Governors "Bob's style has been very much the "open door" policy and it has been a real asset to our institution. He has left a great legacy... he set the university in a direction which I believe is the right direction. We are now firmly established as a strong, vibrant, regional University doing what we should do.... "•• Dr. John Whitfield, Interim President "Along with the many accomplishments Dr. Bob has made at the helm of Lakehead, one of the main ones is that he has interwoven Lakehead University into the fabric of both Thunder Bay and the region... Bob in his quiet, gentlemanly ways was always there to urge on a group, a student, a community."-- Mayor David Hamilton Lakehead University, September, 1997 �M W • » & - t -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Dean of Engineering Appointed Dr. Henri Saliba has been appointed Lakehead University's new Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. The announcement was made August 22, 1997, by Maureen Doig, Chair of Lakehead University's Board of Governors. Saliba will be the University's second Dean of Engineering, following the stepping down of Dr. Gary Locker after 21 years. "We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Saliba to the senior administration team and we look forward to working with him in his new capacity," said Doig. Saliba moved to Canada from Lebanon in 1969. He came to Lakehead University in 1986 to take a position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In 1993 he was promoted to the rank of Full Professor, and in 1995 was appointed the Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Saliba holds a BASc, MASc and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ottawa. His research interests include Mechanical Vibrations of Continuous Structures and Design and he has been widely published in his field. He holds memberships in the Professional Engineers of Ontario, the Canadian Society for Mechan ical Engineering (CSME) and Groupement pour I' Avancement de la Mecanique lndustrielle (GAMI). He is a Senior Member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and is also a member of a number of other professional organizations. -- lakehead Media Release Aquabics The pool will be offering a lunchtime aquabics class Tuesdayss and Thursdays, 11 :45 a.m. to 12: 15 p.m. The cost is $20 for IO sessions. Participants must pre-register before September 19, 1997. A minimum of 15 people are needed and the instructor is Anne Parr. Classes begin September 23. To register call 343-8656 or come to the pool office. 3 Faculty Agreement Reached On August 15, 1997, the Board of Governors of Lakehead University and the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA) announced they had ratified a three-year collective agreement which includes a 0% scale increase for the first two years, and a 1.5% increase in the third year of the contract. Faculty will be entitled to performance-based in-service increments and there is an agreement by the Board to establish a commission with LUFA representation during the final year of the contract to study Lakehead University's relative salary position in comparison to those at other Ontario universities. -- lakehead Media Release Looking for Child Care this Fall? Lakehead's Nanabijou Childcare Centre still has full-time and part-time spaces available for pre-school and school-age children (busing available from several local schools). Evening care is also available. For information call Sheila Wilhelm at 343-8369. Balacko elected to COUSA Executive At the June conference of the Confederation of Ontario University Staff Associations and Unions (COUSA) Cheryl Balacko, representing OPEIU Local 96 at Lakehead, was elected to the position of executive secretary. COUSA is composed of 12 employee organizations at Ontario universities with over 5,000 dues-paying members. Inside Canadian Universities Dr. Randle W. Nelsen (Sociology) has edited a new book entitled Inside Canadian Universities: Another Day at the Plant (Kingston: Cedarcreek Publications) in which he has written two chapters "Marking Time in Computopia" and "Reading, Writing and Relationships among the Electronic Zealots." Other contributors include Dr. David A. Nock (Sociology) and Lakehead alumni Susan Heald, Stephannie Roy, and Gordon Bruyere who contributed papers on women's and aboriginal educational experiences. More choices in Atlantic Canada In September 1998 the Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) plans to offer an open learning service that will enable students to earn a degree by combining existing credits with credits earned from universities in Atlantic Canada. The AAU plans to offer a bachelor of general studies as its first degree, and intends to pilot a new degree program each subsequent year during its first five years of operation. The proposal cites the common desire of universities in Atlantic Canada to offer students hig h quality distance education choices, and to make the transfer of university credits as convenient as possible.-Gazette, Memorial University of Newfound/and, July JO, /997 Marc Renaud appointed President of SSHRC Dr. Marc Renaud has been appointed President of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada effective September 2, 1997. Renaud is a professor in the Department of Sociology at the Universite de Montreal. From 1991 to 1997, he was President of the Conseil quebecois de la recherche sociale. He has been Vice-President and Fellow of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research since 1991, and was Director of the Groupe de recherche sur les aspects sociaux de las sante et de la prevention (GRASP) from 1984- I 991. -Media Release Pictures raise dollars for U of M A picture book demonstrating the extent of deterioration to the University of Manitoba's infrastructure (water lines corroding, walls cracking etc.) prompted government officials to come up funding for repairs. As well, they earned the University of Manitoba third prize in the I 997 Quality and Productivity Awards given by the Canadian Associaiton of University Business Officers (CAUBO). -- University Affairs, August-September, 1997 lakehead Universily, September, /997 �14it•i;&-------------------------- -- 4 Following from the recommendations in the Poulter Report (see the Report from the President in the June, 1997, issue of the Agora), there has been some restructuring effective August 18, 1997: An Update from the Interim President Gwen Wojda was appointed Director of Part-Time Studies. This will include \he former Continuing Education and Distance Education units. As well, Wojda will lead the revitalization of our part-time programming and, in doing so, will work closely with the Faculties. Also, Gwen Wojda will Chair the Senate Committee on Continuing Education. Dr. John WhiJfield Welcome Welcome to new and returning students and to all members of the University community. The 1997 fall term is off to an excellent start. Registration went smoothly, orientation and welcoming activities were enjoyed by many, and classes are well underway. Thanks to all who were involved in organizing and delivering these activities. A special note of appreciation to the hard work by the Registrar's Office, Student Services and LUSU. Farewell to Dr. and Mrs. Rosehart Associate Dean of Arts and Science for this period. Athletics has been separated, administratively, from the School of Kinesiology. The Co-ordinator of Athletics, Stu Julius, now reports to the Director of Student Services and Community Relations, Joy Himmelman. This change reflects the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology and the Athletics Advisory Committee. The two units, of course, will continue to work out of the same space and to co-operate on matters of mutual interest. Dan Pakulak has assumed the role of Director of International Activities. This new office will bring a focus to our international activities including international student recruitment. Pakulak has assumed responsibility for international exchanges. As well, he will work closely with Anne Klymenko who continues to provide support for international research efforts, particularly through CIDA and other granting agencies. Both Wojda and Pakulak will report to the Vice-President (Academic). Presidential Scholars Congratulations to Lakehead University's 1997/98 Presidential Scholars. Both of the winners of this prestigious scholarship are women, and both are from Thunder Bay. Typically, Bob Rosehart was at his desk until late in the afternoon even on his final day of work at Lakehead. His energy and enthusiasm will be missed. Our best wishes to Bob and Rita on their move 10 Waterloo and to Bob during his Presidency at Wilfrid Laurier University. There was a full house for the University farewell party for the Roseharts. Grant Walsh did a masterful job of entertaining as Master of Ceremonies. Thanks to all the participants, there was an appropriate balance of roasting and toasting. Everyone is invited to a community event honouring Bob and Rita on October 9. See the notice on page 2 of this issue. Restructuring During the period of my Interim Presidency, Dr. Jim Gellert will be Acting VicePresident (Academic). Dr. David Kemp will continue as Acting Dean of Arts and Science, and Dr. Werden Keeler as Acting Registration went smoothly, orientation and welcoming activities were enjoyed by many, and classes are well underway. IAkehead University, September, /997 �C M • h & -> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The scholarship is valued at $10,000 and is based on academic performance, community service, leadership, and interests. Winners are chosen following an interview. This year's winners are: Christine Chezick, a graduate of Westgate Collegiate & Vocational Institute. She is enrolled in Engineering Technology (Chemical), and she plans to be a Chemical Engineer. In addition to a strong academic background in science and mathematics, Christine's background includes arts and drama. At Westgate, she played in the senior concert band, was captain of the dance team . and participated in the production of several musicals. As well, she was involved in athletics, has done volunteer work, and held a part-time job. Ashley Gillson is enrolled in honours B.Sc. in Biology and Chemistry. The Port Arthur Collegiate Institute (PACI) grad intends to pursue medicine as a career. While at PACI, she was chosen to attend the Model United Nations and was an active member of Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving, the Math. Club, Yearbook and Environmental Club. Ashley was the principal flute player in the PAC] and Hillcrest Senior Concert Bands and sang in the Thunder Bay Symphony Chorus. She worked part-time and was e ngaged in volunteer activities. ees by the Faculty of Business, co-operative education placements, support for international student exchange programs, Avenor employee wellness programs, as well as continuing research and development. Lakehead welcomes this partnership with one of our community's major corporate citizens. 5 "You've Made the Right Choice" Professor Ron Ianni Dr. Ron Ianni, recently retired President of the University of Windsor, died on September 6, 1997 after a lengthy illness. Dr. Ianni was a respected leader and spokesperson for the Ontario university system and served as Chair of the Council of Ontario Universities. Condolences have been sent, on behalf of the University, to Mrs. Ianni and the University of Windsor community. President's Katherine Shedden of the Registrar's Office (right) chats with parents David and Linda Perry about life in Thunder Bay The Perrys are from Waterloo, Ontario. Their daughter Anne, sitting between them, is a first-year Kinesiology student at Lakehead. Barbecue It is a pleasure to welcome Christine and Ashley to Lakehead University. Canada Foundation for Innovation "The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation established by the Government of Canada to strengthen Canadian capability for research." This is a quote from the recent circular from CFI in which proposed programs are described. There is a call for feedback on these proposals. Details are available from the office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Connie Nelson. Avenor Avenor (Thunder Bay) and Lakehead University have signed a Partnership Statement. The initial phase of the partnership will be to develop a relationship in a variety of areas which include leadership development programs for Avenor employ- What would Registration Week be without a hamburger served up by a Celebrity Chef during the annual President's Barbecue? Registrar Pentti Paularinne and Co-ordinator of Counselling Services Ian Cull do the honours. IAkehead University, September, /997 �►@•#&---------------------------- 6 Cross Canada Shannon Tour hits Home The Best Student Chapter in Canada The Lakehead University Student Chapter of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) won the CSCE President's Award for Best Student Chapter in Canada for 1996-97. The award was announced at the CSCE Annual Conference in Sherbrooke on May 29, 1997. The executive committee of the CSCE student chapter for 1996-97 are: Nancy Wojciechowski, president; Sean Mooney, vice president; Jim Chisholm, activities co-ordinator; Mike McLean, treasurer; and Jarron Childs, secretary. "This is the third time the CSCE student chapter at Lakehead won this award since the award was established 15 years ago," says Dr. Said Easa, chair of the Department of Civil Engineering. Dave Shannon has raised more than $400,000 to supporl educational, entrepreneurial and research initiatives for the disabled since his cross Canada tour began last April. The Lakehead University graduate expects to arrive in Victoria. B. C. by the end of October. 29th Algonq uian Conference Help with Publishing The 29th Algonquian Conference will be held at Lakehead University Oc tober 2426, 1997. Papers will be given on topics pertaining to Algonquian peoples, including Ojibwe, Cree, Micmac, Blackfoot, Delaware, and other Algonquian groups in Canada and the United States. Dr. Michael MacLean, a professor of gerontology at McMaster University and adjunct professor to the Department of Social Work at Lakehead, held three workshops on campus last June on the topic of publishing in academic journals. The Conference traditionally deals with art, archaeology, ethnology, history, linguistics, music, literature, philosophy, political studies, religion, and other areas. The proceedings of the Conference are published by the University of Manitoba. Registration fees before October I, 1997 are $40 Canadian ($35 US) for non-students, $25 ($20 US) for students; after October I they are $45 ($40 US) for non-students, $30 ($25 US) for students. A preliminary schedule is now available. For further information contac t John O'Meara (Education) at 343-8054; electronic mail: john.omeara@lakeheadu.ca; World Wide Web s ite: http:// www . Iak eheadu . ca/-A I gCon f97. john.omeara@lakeheadu.ca Currently he is working with IO faculty members, IO graduate students and 12 community researchers and will be back on campus during the week of November 3 for another workshop and individual meetings with people who want them. MacLean has experience as an author, section editor of the Canadian Journal on Aging, and editorial board member of the Canadian Social Work Review. The workshops were organized with the support of the Office of Graduate Studies and Research and NECAH. Michael Maclean can be reached by e-mail: michael.maclean@sympatico.ca "The CSCE executive committee and CSCE Faculty Advisor Dr. Claude Johnson are to be commended for their dedication and hard work." Richard Rebneris, a Lakehead civil engineering graduate, won the first prize in the CSCE 1996 Hydrotechnical Division Undergraduate Student Report Competition for his degree project report entitled, "Rainwater Harvesting for Residential Irrigation." The degree project was supervised by Dr. Urned Panu. Zulfikar Abdul Karim, also a Lakehead civil engineering graduate, won the second prize in the CSCE 1996 Transportation Division Undergraduate Student Report Competition for his degree project entitled, "Filling Vertical Alignment to Road Profile Data." The degree project was supervised by Dr. Said Easa. Both Richard and Zulfikar will receive a Certificate of Merit as well as a one-year free membership in CSCE. The abstracts of their reports will be published in an upcoming issue of the Canadian Civil Engineer magazine. I.Aicehead University, September, 1997 �MW•h&-f---------------------------,n Memoriam Dr. K. J. Charles 7 Profile Dr. Koipillai J. Charles, professor, chainnan and first appointee to the new Department of Economics at Lakehead University, Ontario, passed away in Madras, India, on June 6, 1997. Charles had been appointed in 1966 by Dr. Gordon Rothney, first Dean of Arts and Science at Lakehead University. At the time of his death Dr. Charles had retired and was professor emeritus of economics actively associated with a research institute in his hometown of Madras, India. For over three decades Dr. Charles taught hundreds of students. He recei ved his MA from the prestigious Presidency College, Madras and his PhD from McGill University while on a scholarship in Canada. He later taught at McGill and at the University of Manitoba before joining Lakehead and building up the new Department of Economics. He specialized in development economics but his intellectual curiosity took his research beyond his specialization into political economy. He was the author of several books and research papers including Total Development: Essays Toward and Integration of Marxian and Gandhian Perspectives and The Myth of Inflation. Charles was a prolific essayist and although initially a Keynesian adopted other modes of thinking and writing about Marx, Gandhi and socialist humanism. Like others of his generation of Canadian economists he was a strong advocate of Canadian nationalism and a critic of American global hegemony. A strong voice for public conscience he was a defender of minorities especially Aboriginal people and drew attention to problems of racism infonning his scholarship with an intellectual vigour that was as logical as it was incisive. He worked with the United Nations in New York, organized a CIDA funded program for middle level administrators from Third World countries, and hosted a large number of distinguished economists at Lakehead while upholding the highest standards of scholarship.The death of K.J. Charles removes an eminent economist from the Canadian, Indian and international scene. Charles was predeceased by his wife Anna Charles and is survived by his daughters Gita and Consuela and sons Ashoke and Mohon. -- Dr. Pradip Sarbadhikari, Chair; Department of Political Science Public Lecture Thunder Bay Branch, CIIA INDONESIA TODAY Speaker: David Harries, Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, Indonesia Date: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997 Time: 8 pm Place: Senate Chambers, Room 1001 Everyone Welcome (Admission Free) Co-sponsored by the Lakehead University Department of History Honorary Degrees A Call for Candidates The Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees invites all members of the University community to submit the names of suitable candidates for honorary degrees to be awarded at the spring Convocation in May of 1998. It would be helpful if as much infonnation as possible could be provided about each candidate proposed. All suggestions will be carefully considered by the Committee which will then make its recommendations to Senate. Please send your proposals, as soon as possible, to the attention of Dr Walter Epp, Chair, Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees, c/o Faculty of Education Dr. Mark Gallagher Assistant Professor Department of Physics CB 4031 (ext. 8226) History: Started working at Lakehead University in August, 1995, having spent two years working in the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory of a U.S. Government Research Lab in Washington State called the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Education: Completed his undergraduate degree in Physics at the University of Calgary and a PhD at the University of Alberta in 1990. Completed a Postdoc at Pennsylvania State University before taking a position to work in the field of Environmental Remediation alongside 3,000 other scientists at PNNL. Teaching and Research Interests: Recipient of the only NSERC Equipment grant to be awarded to Lakehead in 1997-98 ($46,988 to purchase the control system for a scanning tunneling microscope) as well as a $25,000 NSERC grant to study "Heteroepitaxy of ultrathin films of metals and metal oxides." Why he chose Lakehead: 'You get the best of both worlds... lt is a small department, but since everyone is focussed in one area of Physics (condensed matter and optical physics) you get to work in a good atmosphere. There is lots of potential." Roots: Born in England, moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta, at age 10 and developed an interest in Physics by way of high school Chemistry. Has enjoyed lifelong interest in soccer which he plays year 'round in Thunder Bay. Happy to be back in Canada with his wife Moira and daughters, Laura, 8, and Sheila, 4. !Akehead Vni~ersity, September, 1997 �l t i i • U § -1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 Women's Wartime Work For the past two years, Professor Pam Wakewich (Women's Studies/Sociology), Dr. Helen Smith (Women's Studies/History) and Dr. Jeanette Lynes (English) have been collaborating on an interdisciplinary research project. They are examining women's wartime work and identities within the broader framework of theoretical questions concerning women, work and social change currently being debated in women's history and feminist historiography. A central component of their research is the collection of original oral histories of women who worked at Canadian Car and Foundry Co. Limited (CanCar), Fort William -- an important site of aircraft manufacture during World War II. In the fall of 1996, a brief article about the project in The Chronicle-Journal generated an overwhelming response from local residents who had been employed themselves, or who knew of women who had been employed at CanCar during the war years. By the fall of 1998 the researchers hope to have collected between 50 and 60 original oral history interviews with the CanCar women. The following exerpt, detailing some of the researchers' early findings, is from a paper accepted for publication in a forthcoming book and accompanying CD ROM entitled A Century Stronger -- Womens History in Canada edited by Dr. Sharon Cook, University of Ottawa, and Kate O'Rourke Provincial Archives of Ontario: "Of particular interest in the prelimi11ary analysis of the first group of i11terviews completed are the early work histories of many of the CanCar women which challenge the common sense presumption that the women who worked in war production were primarily housewives prior to the war, and that war industry work itself was experienced as "non-traditional," or distinctly different from their prewar work. For the many women who migrated from prairie fanns to the Fort William p/a111, as well as local rural women, work with machinery in the plant was not dissimilar in terms of physical demand and skill to the farm work they had grown up with. For 1vomen employed as domestic workers prior Women's parlicipation in aircraft production at Forl William 's CanCar plant began in 1938 with the hiring of a small group of women to sew fabric wings and tails for aircraft (photo,right). Over the next five years, women moved into almost all stages of plant production until, by 1944, they numbered 2, 707 out of a total of 6, 760 employees. to the war, the work ar CanCar was described as preferable because of its higher pay, clearer job expectations and more employee autonomy, and the camaraderie with other workers. While a few of the women expressed relief at returning to a more domestic role after the plants closure, many others indicated that they would have preferred to remain in a similar type of employment at the plant if the opportunity had been available to them. " -- "Womens Wartime Work and Identities: A Case Study of Women Workers at Canadian Car and Foundry Co. Limited, Fort William, Ontario, 1938-1945" This in-depth, interdisciplinary research project has been funded by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Aid to Small Universities Grant through the Lakehead University Centre for Feminist Research. Two papers on this project were presented this summer: one by Helen Smith to the Canadian Historical Association Conference and The Learned Societies Meeting, Memorial University in St. John's, Newfoundland, and another by Jeanette Lynes at the "Voices of the North/ Visions of the North" Conference at the University of Nipissing in North Bay, Ontario. An article derived from these conference papers is forthcoming in the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Journal Papers and Records. Photo Credits: The large photo above dates from 1943-44 and is from the collection of Mrs. Betty Strasko. The smaller one is from the collection of Mrs. Isabelle Spicer (nee Baird). Lakehead University, September, /997 �9 Web Development Office Lakehead's Web Development Office can help you generate high quality and creative web pages in keeping with Lakehead policies and graphics standards. For information contact Lakehead's Web Administrator Carol Otte at ext. 8408. Visiting the UK? Centre for Feminist Research The Centre for Feminist Research at Lakehead University seeks to consolidate, promote, and expand research from a feminist perspective. The objectives of the Centre are: -- to promote and facilitate, within an interdisciplinary context, the various feminist research initiatives which are being undertaken by scholars within the Lakehead University community; -- to work toward securing long-term funding for activities associated with feminist initiatives at Lakehead University; -- to lend long-term structure and continuity to feminist research at Lakehead University; --to provide students from all disciplines with the opportunity to incorporate feminist perspectives into their research; -- to provide a venue for research presentations and dialogue among feminist scholars across disciplines; Membership in the Centre is open to anyone interested in feminist research. The activities of the Centre are organized by a Coordinating Committee selected by the Centre's members. For information contact Dr. Helen Smith, Women Studies Co-ordinator, Department of History 343-8581. Alumni Support During the summer, the President of the Alumni Association Jim Kalyta presented Lakehead University with a cheque for $7,500, It is the first installment toward its three-year pledge of $45,000 to create a LU-OSOTF bursary. If you are visiting Britain or spending a sabbatical there the Academic Relations Unit of the Canadian High Commission in London would like to hear from you. The Academic Relations Unit promotes teaching, research and publication about Canada in the United Kingdom, and academic linkages with the UK. Contact Michael Hellyer, Canadian High Commission, I Grosvenor Square, London, WIX 0AB Telephone: 011 44 171 258 6691 Fax: 011 44 171 258 6474 or E-mail: michael.hellyer@ldn02.x400.gc.ca Help with Public Speaking Thunder Bay Toastmasters has produced two 30-minute videos in collaboration with Shaw Cable which give tips on organizing and delivering a presentation and running an effective business meeting. They will air on Shaw Cable 7 to coincide with the first Toastmasters International District 6 conference October 17-18, 1997, at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. For more information contact Dr. Yves Prevost in the Faculty of Forestry. Prevost has been elected Lieutenant Governor of Education and Training for Toastmasters International of District 6 which includes over 4,500 Toastmasters from Minnesota and Northwestern Ontario. Partnership with Avenor Avenor (Thunder Bay) and Lakehead have entered into an agreement that will see the two organizations renew and strengthen their corporate-to-corporate partnership. The initial phase of the partnership will be to develop a relationship in a variety of areas which will include Avenor employee leadership development, co-operative education participation, cultivation of international student exchange programs, research and development enhancement and Avenor employee wellness programs. Technology Centre Gains Momentum Lakehead University is doing what it can to ensure that small businesses get a foothold in Thunder Bay. The University, in partnership with the private sector, City of Thunder Bay and Confederation College, plans to establish the Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre -- a facility designed to provide a setting for business to create and expand new employment. Project Manager Ray Rivard explains the concept in a preliminary business plan: "Technology Centres are effective and efficient mechanisms for the transfer of technology from the research labs to the private sector, and ultimately the marketplace. Such centres play a vital role in the development, commercialization, and growth of new ventures resulting in job creation and general economic development." His goal is to present a full business plan to Thunder Bay's City Council in October with the hope that a decision on the Centre's location will be made by spring. Embedded in the plan is the idea of having a number of "anchor tenants." These might include the Industrial Research Assistance Program (!RAP), Development Thunder Bay's Sma.11 Business Self Help Office, and Lakehead University's Technology Transfer Office all of which currently offer services to entrepreneurs. Other savings would be achieved by having tenants pool administrative facilities and services such as board rooms, reception areas, computers and fax machines. Initial funding for the planning of the Technology Centre was provided by-Human Resources Development Canada. The Board of Directors currently comprised of Sharon Hacio (Chair), Dr. John Whitfield, Roy Murray, George Fleming, Ken Bruley, Marvin Detweiler and Frank Pullia will be increased to include two representatives from the region and three from the local business community. For further information contact Ray Rivard at 343-8887 or visit him at his office in the Student Placement & Co-operative Education Centre on the second floor of the University Centre. IAkehead University, September, /997 �Alex Pasquali International Student Advisor A well-travelled Lakehead graduate who is fluent in four languages has taken on the job of advising our international students this year. His name is Alex Pasquali and you can find him in a new office beside the LUSU office (in what used to be the Gender Issues Centre). Scouting Out Lakehead You can be sure that when 12,000 scouts visited Thunder Bay to altend the 9th Scouts Canada Jamboree July 12-20, 1997, Lakehead University had its recruitment materials at the ready! In fact, Lakehead had a strong presence on the CJ'97 site at Boulevard Lake thanks to the many staff and faculty from Forestry, Geology, Biology, Geography, Engineering, Languages, Computer Science and Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism who volunteered to staff the University's display and activity area. Scouts who correctly answered a few skill-testing questions such as "What city is Lakehead University in?" and "Name three areas of study that Lakehead University offers" earned a Lakehead University crest and the opportunity to enter their name into a daily draw for prizes. Registrar Pentti Paularinne has been a long-time volunteer with Scouts Canada. He is the regional commissioner for Northwestern Ontario region, Scouts Canada, and served on the CJ'97 special events committee. Life is Simple: Eat, Sleep, Play Golf. Eighteen teams turned out to play a lively "best ball" tournament at the annual Maintenance Choice Golf Tournament in June. After dinner, organizers handed out a variety of prizes including the Maintenance Choice Trophey which went to the team with the lowest score: Al Law, Norm Galloway, Rob Nahachewski and Judy Bates. The department is grateful to all those who donated prizes, the volunteers who organized the event, and the Print Shop for their continued support. Proceeds from the tournament were directed to the Lakehead University Maintenance Choice Bursary Fund. Pasquali has travelled to 61 countries since visiting Italy as a child. Most recently he spent a year supply teaching in London. But he 's also taught in Korea and Costa Rica. His passion for travel is connected to his love of languages and "new ways of thinking." His many experiences abroad, he says, will help him to empathize with the international students at Lakehead who may be unfamiliar with Canadian ways. Banks Support Graduate Busaries The Royal Bank and CIBC, ongoing Lakehead University supporters, established significant endowments through the Ontario Student Trust Fund program which will result in a payout of $4800 in annual graduate student bursaries. These bursaries will first be awarded in January, 1999. (1-r) Marv Detweiler, Manager, Northwestern Business Centre, Royal Bank; Len Scramstad, Area Manager, Royal Bank; Dr. Bob Rosehart; Denise Blair, Account Manager, CIBC; Cameron Nicholson, Manager, CIBC. Lakehead Unfrersity, September, /997 �lti·h&-r--------------------------Library News September news including tours, renovations, hours of operation, new electronic sources, placing materials on reserve, etc. is contained in a news letter edited by Gisella Scalese. Lakehead University Library News is also available on the Library's web page http:/ /www.lakeheadu.ca/-librwww/home.htm1 (click on Library Hours/News). Staff News During the spring and summer months, employment notices were issued by the Human Resource Department announcing the appointments of the following: Michael K. Mcisaac, Counsellor, Native Support Services; Karen Chan, Nurse, Health Services Unit; Kevin G. Maggrah, Technologist, Civil/Mechanical Engineering; Pat Kanary, Residence Facilties Supervisor, Residence and Conference Services; Elsie Stoney, Research Assistant, Faculty of Education; Deneen Dutchak, Shelver, Library; Marsha Porter, Library Technician/Secretary; Alex Pasquali, International Student Advisor; and Sandi Covino, Coordinator, Health Services. In Memoriam Lakehead University extends condolences to the family and friends of two women who passed away at the end of August. Both were employed in Campus Development: Alma Giovanna Petricig passed away on August 18, 1997. Petricig had been employed in Campus Development for I 2 years. She is survived by her husband Luigi, a daughter and a son. If friends desire, donations may be made to the Alma Petricig Memorial Bursary, c/o Lakehead University Development Office. Beverley Ann Rayner passed away at her residence on August 28, 1997. Rayner had been employed in Campus Development part-time for four years and full-time since August, 1996. She is survived by her son Kenny and her mother Beverley Ann Rayner. 11 Kim Trimble awarded NRC's Women in Engineering and Science Award by Linda Wood, Financial Aid Office A first-year electrical engineering student, has been awarded the 1997 National Research Council's Women in Engineering and Science Award. Kim Trimble entered Lakehead University in the summer of 1995, having completed the Native Access Program in Engineering. It is her ambition to work in the information and communication industry. The National Research Council's (NRC) Women in Engineering and Science Program was established over five years ago. This unique program is designed to encourage greater participation of women in the under-represented fields of engineering, science and mathematics. NRC's research portfolio includes expertise in disciplines as diverse as biotechnology, manufacturing, information technology and telecommunications. This year, NRC screened over 100 candidate nominations. Universities across Canada were able to nominate three candidates for this prestigious award. Trimble is one of 26 nationally recognized candidates! Submissions included information on the student's fields of study, public exposure, job training, leadership skills, communication skills, two letters of reference as well as a letter from the student explaining why they wish to be considered for the NRC Women in Engineering and Science Program. During the next three summers, Trimble will become a part-time NRC employee, working with researchers in NRC laboratories. Throughout the tenure of the Women in Engineering and Science Program, Trimble will be partnered with an NRC scientist or engineer who will act as her mentor, providing the guidance and direction necessary for her to define and reach her goals. Trimble says she is elated with her 'good news' and is somewhat overwhelmed with all the opportunities NRC's Women in Engineering and Science Award has opened for her in achieving her academic, research and career goals. Trimble is looking forward to sharing her success with her family and friends. This summer, she was working with Suncor Energy Oil Sands Company in Fort McMurray, Alberta. NOTE: Last year, Neety Panu, who was registered in her first year Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology, was also successful in receiving the NRC's Women in Engineering and Science Award. Panu spent the summer working in an NRC laboratory in Ottawa. John Zanatta Alumni Games October 18, 1997 Information - 343-8213 uikehead UnfrusiJy, September, 1997 �+@•i;&- 12 NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUICIDE PREVENTION Mark your calendar for the following OSOTF DRESS DOWN DAYS October 29-November 1, 1997 Lakehead University is one of four organizations hosting the 8th annual conference of The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention at the Valhalla Inn from October 29 to November 1, 1997. Share Your Views The Agora welcomes letters to the editor. Writers must include their full name with signature, department and/or address. Send your letters to the Information Office, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Rd., Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5El or by E-mail to: fharding@lakeheadu.ca The goals of the conference are: -to increase awareness of the problem of suicide within northern and rural communities and among professional and community groups, Do you have information you would like to see published in the Agora? Listed below are the editor's copy deadlines: -and to increase suicide prevention skills. October '97 Issue: copy deadline:October 7, 1997 A variety of presentations, activities and opportunities for interaction and discussion will take place over the four days. As well as keynote speakers, there will be a presentation of the one-woman play "Path with no Moccasins" written and performed by actor Shirley Cheechoo, and a "Blues for Life" Banquet featuring one of Canada's premier Blues bands -- the Downchild Blues Band. November '97 Issue copy deadline:November 4, 1997 December '97 Issue copy deadline:December 2, 1997 January '98 Issue copy deadline:January 5, 1998 For information contact Ian Cull, Counselling and Career Centre, at ext. 8934. 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Trojan Community Relations IAlcthead Uni~usily, September, / 997 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.14 No.7 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on President Dr. Robert G. Rosehart's retirement, an update from the President, and updates on research. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1997-09 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. J. Whitfield Dr. John Whitfield Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/4cabd0363467b48444ab895324718179.pdf d61a67d8543765d02f0179846cd21d05 PDF Text Text S EPTEMBER 1998 ~!!- A NEWSLETTER FOR lAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Dr. John Whitfield appointed Vice-President, Research & Development Dr. John Whitfield has taken on a new challenge. Effective September 1, 1998, he will be responsible for the planning, management, and administration of policies and programs related to research and development, and will report to Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert. "The appointment of Dr. Whitfield to this position is an exciting new chapter in Lakehead University's evolvement, " said Gilbert when the announcement was made on July 21, 1998. "Dr. Whitfield's proven dedication to Lakehead University and the city of Thunder Bay as well as his strong sense of community will strengthen existing relationships and develop new ones for mutual benefit." Inside Laurie Hill ...2 Dr. Bill Montelpare ...2 Contribution to Research Awards ...6 Last year Whitfield served as interim president. From 1991-97 he was Lakehead's vice-president (academic). Those reporting to the vice-president (research and development) include Dr. Connie Nelson, dean of graduate studies and research (on matters related to research), Moe Ktytor, director student placement and cooperative education, Rob Zuback, coordinator of alumni services, and Laurie Hill, development officer. Whitfield sees the "wedding" of research and development functions on campus as "a step forward" because it moves Lakehead into the same configuration that governments appear to be expecting: finding matching funds (in the private sector) to support funding from government sources. He cites the federal government's Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) initiative, the provincial government's Ontario Research and Development Challenge Fund, and other initiatives in the recent provincial budget as examples of a fundamental change. Says Whitfield: "It's not the business of going to companies and asking for handouts. It means finding out what their needs are, what we can deliver for them, and how it may be helpful for both of us to work together." From a personal point of view, Whitfield is looking forward to the task. He says he knows Lakehead University, the university system and the community as a whole "quite well." And now he is looking forward to increasing his knowledge and experience of fund raising and friend raising. "Clearly the research side of the university has been, and m~st continue to be, an integral part of the strategic plan. As well, external relations and development have to be part of the plan." -- Frances Harding Student Orientation theme honours Paul Shaffer photo on page 8 �-.;adl•M#+-t-----------------NeN Staffand Farulty Laurie Hill Development Officer It is fitting that Laurie Hill should be raising funds for the Chancellor Paterson Library, since it was her love of books that drew her to Lakehead in the first place. Hill is a graduate of Lakehead's Library Technology diploma program and spent two years working in the Faculty of Education Library while taking courses part-time for a BA. In 1977 she moved to St. Joseph's Hospital and has been working in the health care sector ever since. Most recently she served as director of communications for the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital and before that she was manager of community relations and development at McKellar Hospital. Hill notes the similarities between hospitals and universities saying that hoth are faced with the challenge of continuing to meet their mandates in the face of diminished resources. Nevertheless, she is "thrilled" to be working at Lakehead, especially in the Development Office. She believes passionately in the importance of Lakehead both to the city and the region and says, "It is important we do what we can to keep our University healthy." In addition to co-ordinating the Library's $300,000 Electronic Access Campaign, Laurie Hill will be following up on the $3.2 million Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) campaign to make sure that pledges are paid before March 31 , 1999. This is crucial if Lakehead is to benefi t from the matching funds being made available by the Government of Ontario. Lakehead University, September, 1998 - Page 2 Laurie Hill was born and raised in Thunder Bay and completed a BA in English and sociology at York University in 1975. She is married to Bryan Wyatt, sports director at CKPR Radio, and they have an eleven-year-old daughter, Felicity. Laurie Hill's office is located in the Avila Centre and she can be contacted by telephone at 343-8913 or by e-mail: laurie.hill@lakeheadu.ca Dr. Bill Montelpare Director of Kinesiology Dr. Bill Montelpare doesn't beat around the bush when asked what he wants to accomplish as director of Lakehead's School J of Kinesiology. He L - - - - - = ' - - -- . . J says he wants to make Kinesiology the most respected program on campus and the best one in Canada! Perhaps his confidence comes from having started his career -- and having met his future wife -- right here in Thunder Bay in the late 1970s. Bill and Nancy Montelpare graduated from Lakehead University with Honours Bachelor of Physical Education degrees in 1980. From there Bill went to the University of Ottawa for a MSc in Exercise Physiology and then on to University of Toronto for a PhD in Community Health. For the last 12 years, Bill Montelpare has been teaching at Brock University in St. Catharines where he developed an interdisciplinary program combining biology, community health and administration. The Health Studies program, he laughs, didn't win him friends in the Registrar's Office but it was extremely popular with the students, especially RNs who wanted to pursue a self-directed, parttime course of study on health-related topics as they worked toward a BA. Montelpare sees enormous potential at Lakehead and is pleased to be coming in at a time when a new president has been appointed and, in his words, "the University is in a state of flux." He has a high regard for the faculty and staff in the School of Kinesiology and sees his job as helping them to reach their goals while charting a new direction for the role of Kinesiology in the health sciences. "It really feels like we're coming back home," says Montelpare, "and that is such a wonderful feeling." Bill and Nancy Montelpare have two daughters, Krista, 14, and Erin, 12. Dr. Bill Montelpare's office is located in the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse and he can be contacted by telephone at 3438481 or by e-mail: wmontelp@flash.lakeheadu.ca Coming Up in the Fall issue of the Nor'Wester Magazine A profile on Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Margaret Atwood's Convocation Address to the Class of '98 Nor'Westers Home and Away Schedule 1997-98 Alumni Donor List �-----------------¥WM•■ #¥-1------------------ Staff Appointments During June, July and August and early September employment notices were issued by Human Resources announcing the following appointments: Sandra Walters Senior Technician, Paleo-ONA Laboratory, Anthropology Dr. Ryan Parr Co-Director, Paleo-DNA Laboratory, Anthropology Heath Higgins Software Technician, CTRC Annette Ratz Coordinator.Community Health Nursing in First Nations & Northern Clinical Practice Program, School of Nursing Jayson Gard Women's Volleyball Coach, Athletics Lori Kapush Secretary, Languages and Women's Studies Thomas Pavletic Instructor, Native Access Program for Engineering RenatoPullia Program Coordinator, Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre Jason Eagles Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre Lakehead University will contribute three acres of land between the Avila Centre and Balmoral Street as the location for the new Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre. In June it was announced that FedNor is contributing $71,500 to NOTC to help small and medium-sized businesses embrace technological change through the adoption and use of new and emerging technologies. For more information contact Ray Rivard 343-8128. GreatGrads FutureAlumna Dr. Mary H. Bluechardt Marianne Ariganello A Lakehead graduate, now an associate professor at the University of Regina and program head of the adapted area of concentration in the Faculty of Physical Activity Studies, is the first recipient of a newly established award •· the University of Regina Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Public Services. Dr. Mary H. Bluechardt completed a HBPHE in 1980 and a MSc in 1983 at Lakehead before completing a PhD at the University of Toronto. Her husband Cliff Bluechardt (ForTech'80, HBPE'83, BEd'84) is also a Lakehead graduate. The Alumni Association has chosen an outstanding graduate of St. Ignatius High School in Thunder Bay, to receive the Alumni Entrance Award valued at $5,000. Marianne Ariganello has been on the honour roll since Grade 9 and wants to study Chemical Engineering. Secondary School Liaison Officer, Registrar's Office Charles Tallon Secondary School Liaison Officer, Registrar's Office Adina Franceschina Head Athletic Therapist, Athletics Department GregShalay Chief Operating Engineer, Campus Development Department Holly Laird Secondary School Liaison Officer, Registrar's Office Juanita Lawson Coordinator Counselling Services, Student Services Timo Miettinen Supervisor of Networking and Research, CTRC Heather Brown Secondary School Liaison Officer, Registrar's Office Last year she was one of four students who represented Northwestern Ontario in the Canada-wide Science Fair held in Regina. She says she chose Lakehead because it was highly recommended to her by those who had attended the University. Lakehead University, September, 1998-Page 3 �Mike Blower, Student, LUSU Executive Brent Compeau, Student From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Ella Uremovich, Unionized Staff Becky Hurley, Non-unionized Staff Corinne Fox, Aboriginal Management Council Jackie Dojack, Board of Governors Bill McDermott, Board of Governors Dr. Jim Gellert, Acting Vice-President (Academic) This is the first of what I am sure will be many articles by me in the Agora designed to inform the Lakehead University community. First of all, let me thank those of you who have made my welcome to the University and to Thunder Bay a most sincere and warm one. The pleasant attitudes coupled with the warmth and sincerity have gone a long way to dispel any potential misgivings about accepting the Presidency here. There is much we have to do together, and I get the sense that it will be possible to bring about meaningful change. One of my concerns has been the condition and appearance of the campus. While the deferred maintenance items will require new outside support, we have made strides, thanks to the commitment of our custodial and grounds' staff, to make the campus more presentable. Clean buildings and manicured grounds go a long way to mitigate the impact of the deterioration of the physical plant. For those addicted to nicotine, new cigarette disposal boxes are going up that should alleviate the butts that litter the grounds. Please use them! I will be making every effort to convince Queen's Park that the Council of Ontario Universities' concern about deferred maintenance is particularly acute at Lakehead University, September, 1998 - Page 4 Lakehead. Hopefully, we will see movement on that front in the near future. Perhaps the most critical initiative of this academic year will be the Strategic Plan process and development. It is my intent to ensure that all will have access to the process and the effort is focussed and designed to change the University's direction to position it effectively for the future. The Strategic Planning Committee will have representation from all sectors. I would like to thank all those who allowed themselves to be nominated for the Committee. Those who did not wind up on the Committee should have much to contribute nonetheless, and I ask you to be involved in the overall planning activity. Members of the steering body include: Dr. Fred Gilbert, President (Chair) Dr. Ken Brown, faculty member, Forestry and the Forest Environment Dr. Hope-Arlene Fennell, faculty member, Education Dr. Ali Mirza, faculty member, Engineering Dr. Bill Montelpare, faculty member, Arts and Science Dr. John Whitfield, Vice-President (Research and Development) Grant Walsh, Executive Director, University Services Dr. Bahram Dadgostar, Dean of Business Administration (Faculty Dean) Dr. David Kemp, Acting Dean of Arts and Science (Faculty Dean) Dr. Connie Nelson, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Joy Himmelman, Director of Student Services Kerrie-Lee Clarke, Director of Institutional Analysis Pentti Paularinne, Registrar David Heald, Alumni Association member from Thunder Bay (one seat open for Alumni Association member from the region) Beverley Stefureak, Secretary (nonvoting) These people were selected or appointed to provide a balance of new and established perspectives, youth and experience, as well as gender. It should be a dynamic group. All steps in this complex process will be open, and I will comment on progress in future articles in the Agora. Professor Gerry Phillips, faculty member, Business Administration Dr. Margaret Johnston, faculty member selected by LUFA continued on page 5 �________________ _ _ j _ z - • • - • Z - r -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - From the President's Desk Lakehead University Centre for Analytical Services continued from page 4 Some changes have been made in central administration. Dr. John Whitfield is the new vice-president (research and development). This position will strengthen our relationships with external agencies and help the University further grow its research as well as co-ordinate efforts in fund raising, alumni affairs, and University promotion. Lakehead must be viewed as a valued partner with industry, government, business, and First Nations' interests. There have been a few titular changes to reflect position functions. For example, Kerrie-Lee Clarke is director of institutional analysis and will provide data and analytical input to the decision-making process and will be particularly important in making information available for strategic planning. Joy Himmelman is, again, solely director of student services, a full-time responsibility. Institutional Analysis, International Activities (Dan Pakulak), and Communications (Denise Bruley and Frances Harding) all report directly to the president. Bev Stefureak will function as my executive assistant. It is my hope that these personnel changes will assist the University in conducting its business, create a more efficient and effective working environment and better co-ordinate key functions to position and market Lakehead. I look forward to getting to know you, the University, the City, and the region better. It is my expectation that Lakehead has the ability to become a global player in higher education without losing sight of its Northwestern Ontario roots. Together we must articulate the vision and mandate of this institution and position it for long-term success. The future should be both exciting and productive. I Highlights from the LUCAS Annual General Meeting held September 3, 1998 The Installation ofthe President and Vice-Chancellor of Lakehead University DR. FREDERICK F. GILBERT will take place on Saturday, October 31, 1998 at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Following the Installation Ceremony, the Chancellor welcomes all members ofthe University Community to the Chancellor's Luncheon to be held in the Main Cafeteria at Lakehead University 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. While revenues for 1997-98 were five per cent lower than last year, the long-range forecast shows an increase in gross revenue, and a steady rise in all the intrinsic values this unique partnership of university laboratories and research teams offers the community. These include: - additional funds for the purchase of research equipment, - access to up-to-date facilities by undergraduate and graduate students, - increased research opportunities for faculty, - job creation and training opportunities for students and graduates, - an enhanced image of Lakehead University. This year, two new members joined LUCAS: The Resource Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, directed by Ina Chomyshyn, and LEVTEK. LEVTEK is managed by Peter Levis in association with the Chemical Engineering Department and offers specialized pulp testing to regional pulp and paper operations. Two bursaries supported by the Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre (ATRC) and the Lakehead University Environmental Lab (LUEL) were created this year and to date $46,000 has been contributed in support of student financial aid. Information about these and other projects will be covered in future issues of the Agora. For more information about LUCAS, visit their website: www.lakeheadu.ca/-lucas or contact Allan MacKenzie at 343-8853. Lakehead University. September, 1998- Page 5 �---------------;M■•■fli+ - ------------- ------ New Awards for Research The Senate Research Committee announced in April, 1998, the commencement of annual Contributions to Research Awards recognizing outstanding recent research activity by Lakehead faculty. Up to three awards of $100 each will be given annually. These awards recognize research accomplishments in the previous three-year period, in contrast to the Distinguished Researcher Award that is typically given for accomplishments over long time spans. All faculty members, including sessionals, are eligible for nomination except for members of the Senate Research Committee. Only one person per department or program may be nominated in a given year. For more information refer to the Research Office website or contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. 1998 Contributions to Research Awards Dr. Said Easa Civil Engineering Dr. Said Easa is an outstanding researcher and scholar who, during the last three years, has published 32 articles in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to peer-reviewed books, acted as editor of six books sponsored by national and international engineering societies, published seven articles in professional magazines, and presented 11 papers in technical conferences. Easa has developed a joint graduate program in transportation engineering at the master's level between Lakehead University and Carleton University in Ottawa that is currently under review by the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies (OCGS). In 1993, Easa established a PhD program in transportation between Lakehead University and Egypt where Egyptian students (financed by Egypt) come to Lakehead for two years to conduct their dissertation research, co-supervised by him and an Egyptian faculty member. One student has already graduated (in 1996), and another is currently working at Lakehead. During the past three years, Easa supervised or co-supervised four graduate students at Carleton University and Ain Shams University in Egypt. He has also supervised a NSERC postdoctoral fellow who is the first in the history.of Lakehead University to be tenured in the Faculty of Engineering. Lakehead University, September. 1998 • Page 6 Editor's note: The infomation presented in this article is taken from the recipients' nomination letters. �--------------~--¥MM•M;A¥.-i----------------- Dr. Frederick Holmes English Rick Holmes is a recognized and internationally regarded expert on postmodern British fiction, most notably the work of A.S. Byatt, John Fowles and Martin Amis. His considerable work over the past three years culminates in his most recent publication, The Historical Imagination: Postmodernism and the Treatment of the Past in Contemporary British Fiction. This book published by an important university press is a significant contribution to the considerable contemporary scholarship focussed on the vexed question of the place of history within current literary culture. Holmes' work seeks to find valid and useful methodological frameworks within the shifting and dissolving conceptual categories of postmodernism. Dr. Azim Mallik Biology Azim Maffik is one of the most productive members of the Department of Biology. In the past three years he has had three refereed book chapters published and 19 articles either published or accepted in refereed journals. As well, he has delivered eight invited lectures. Maffik is very active in the international and national research community, both as a collaborator in research and as the organizer of the Second World Congress on Allelopathy which will be held at Lakehead in August, 1999. Mallik is an adjunct professor at the University of Western Ontario and Memorial University for the purpose of supervising graduate students at the PhD level. He has reviewed numerous manuscripts for nine Canadian and international journals and organizations. Photos by Peter Puna Finally, it should be noted that he has supervised four MSc theses at Lakehead and has attracted two postdoctoral fellows. Lakehead University, September, 1998- Page 7 �- - -- - -- - - -- - - - , - i W d l • M # i - 1 -- - - - - - - - - - - - -- --- Nor'Westers Home Games in October October 9-10 Girls Pizza Hut High School Basketball Tournament Friday: 3 pm Sat: 9 am - 7 :30 pm October 17 Zanatta Alumni Games Mens and Womens Basketball October 17 Lakehead Wrestlers vs U of M Dual October 30-31 Lakehead hosts Forest Fire Evacuees It's not unusual for Native communities to find refuge on campus during the forest fire season. But this year, in light of the city strike, residence staff took on the added responsibilty of planning recreational activities for approximately 228 people from Lansdowne House First Nation who spent 11 days at Lakehead University in July. Some of the activities organized by Lakehead staff included swimming, day care services, strawberry and sage picking outings, visits to Kakabeka Falls and Mount McKay, bingos, and movies. Many organizations were involved including VON, Red Cross, St. John's Ambulance, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Versa Campus Services (now called ARAMARK) was expecially cooperative, delivering meals to 15 of the elders who were not able to walk to the main cafeteria. Lakehead Late Show without David Letterman Residence programmer Brent Evans {left) and LUSU VicePresident of Student Issues Michael Lyons (right) met with Paul Shaffer in August when he was inducted into the Victoriaville Walk of Fame. Shaffer will visit the University later this fall for the dedication of a seminar room on the ground floor of the William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts. The room will be named in honour of his mother, Shirley Eleanor Wood Shaffer. Lakehead University, September, 1998 - Page 8 Lakehead Volleyball vs Ottawa 8:30 pm New Book A new book by Professor Emeritus of Sociology Anita Beltran Chen entitled From Sunbelt to Snowbelt: Filipinos in Canada has been published by the Research Centre for Canadian Ethnic Studies, University of Calgary. The book is a collection of Dr. Chen's published articles and conference papers about Filipino Canadians based on her research for the past 20 years or so. Despite the fact that the Philippines has been consistently ranked as one of the top 10 source countries of immigrants to Canada since the 1970s, limited attention has been given to the study of this particular ethnocultural group. In his Foreword to the book, Professor Wsevolod lsajiw of the University of Toronto writes, "... up to now, there has been no major, systematic sociological work in the English language on the Filipinos in Canada and Anita Chen's essays go a long way to fill this gap.... " The book is an important source of reference to those who are interested in ethnicity and multiculturalism in Canada, both within and outside academia. Copies of the book are available at the Alumni Bookstore. �- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1- ¥ W M • M M . i - 1 - - - - -- - - - - -- - -- - - - International Activities Department Expansion Wendy Bons, administrative assistant, and Alex Pasquali, international student advisor, have joined Susan Burton, special project assistant, in the Department of International Activities. They report to Dan Pakulak. Articulation Agreements Signed During the summer, Lakehead signed ~n agreement with Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, and with Belgrade University in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. According to Prof. Crandall Benson, the agreements involve the forestry departments of each institution and will provide the opportunity for faculty and students to become involved in faculty and student exchanges, and in mutually agreeable academic activities. Lakehead, through its articulation agreements with 18 countries, is connected to about 45 universities around the world. Gifu Program Once again Lakehead hosted a successful summer program for Japanese students from Gifu University of Education and Languages, although enrolment was down slightly from last year. This year 28 students were enrolled in the 13-week program and 15 students took part in the 4-week program. Educational Fair Lakehead will once again take part in North America's largest educational fair that has attracted over 22,000 people. It will be held September 22-23, 1998, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Host Families Needed Are you interested in being matched with an International student to participate in a mutually rewarding cultural exchange? For information contact the International Student Office at 343-8958. Staff Welcome Students Staff members from across the University, as well as friends of Lakehead in the community were kept busy during the Labour Day weekend meeting flights and buses, bringing in international students from all over the world. Despite anxieties caused by the shutdown of Air Canada and Northwest, students were in great spirits and positive about their decision to come to Lakehead. The International Activities office is happy to welcome them all and to keep our doors open with help when needed. Honours & Awards Publications Encyclopedia features work by Lakehead Engineering Faculty Dr. V. Rao Puttagunta (Chemical Engineering) has had four papers from his research work on Bitumen Viscosity and Upgrading published in the prestigious Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing and Design which is indispensable to chemical engineers involved with process development and plant design everywhere in the world. The papers were co-authored with Dr. Birbal Singh (Mechanical Engineering) and Dr. Adango Miadonye, Commonwealth Research Fellow. During the summer Miadonye left Lakehead to take up a position as Instructor of Chemical Engineering at University College of Cape Breton in Sydney, N.S. Exhibitions Duluth Art Exhibition features Lakehead Faculty Ann Clarke, Alison Kendall, Roly Martin, Mark Nisenholt and Mavourneen Trainor were among the 14 Thunder Bay artists chosen to exhibit their work at the University of Minnesota Duluth this summer. The show was held from June 6 to August 2 at The Tweed Museum of Art, one of five units of the University's School of Fine Arts. Other Thunder Bay artists included in the "1998 Tweed Contemporary Artists Series" were Damon Dowbak, Pauline Horricks, Catherine Kozyra, Fritz Lehmberg, Lucia Masucci, Joan O'Doherty, Sean Randall, Raimo Saharinen and Roy Thomas. Dan Pakulak accepts an honorary doctorate from Gennadii P. Kutsev, rector of Tyumen University, Siberia. Honorary Doctorate Dan Pakulak, Lakehead's director of International Activities, received an honorary degree this summer from Tyumen State University in western Siberia. Only three honorary degrees have ever been given to "foreigners" and Pakulak is the first North American to receive one. The honour was given to Pakulak for his service to the University which dates back 10 years when Lakehead first established contact. Since that time about 10 students from Tyumen have studied at Lakehead. Pakulak is the author of a book on Siberian Religion which was published in Russia. Civil Engineering Students win National Award Two 1998 civil engineering graduates, Kerri Ruddy and Carl Gibbons, won the second prize at the national undergraduate student presentation competition held at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, in Halifax, June 10-13, 1998. The presentation was based on a project in the final year of their degree program supervised by Dr. Said Easa with assistance from Dr. Vasser Hassan, a postdoctoral fellow at Lakehead. The award includes a cash prize and a certificate, and the abstract of the students' presentation will be published in a future issue of the Canadian Civil Engineer magazine. Lakehead University, September, 1998- Page 9 �--G•M•M ■+-1------------------ First-class Students land NSERC Summer Jobs by Kris Ketonen Thanks to an award program offered by the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), five outstanding students found jobs with Lakehead faculty this summer. They included physics majors Alvin Lau and Allan MacDairmid, geology major Mariah Mailman, and the chemistry department's Andrew Schach and Colin Vitols. "I think the NSERC program is great;' said Schach who along with Lau just completed his second stint as an NSERC award recipient. "It gives students a chance to see what the research field is all about." The five students used their awards for a 12-16 week period this summer while working with professors who also hold NSERC research grants. According to Lakehead's Undergraduate Scholarship/Awards Officer Tracey Marks, students interested in the program usually have to find an NSERC-funded professor who agrees to sponsor them. However, in some cases, it is the professor who will approach a student and suggest that he or she apply. Physics major Alvin Lau was one of five students to receive an NSERC award this summer. He worked with Dr. Werden Keeler on ultrafast optics research. multiphoton excitation laser system, while Colin Vitols was helping Dr. Jeffrey Banks of the Department of Chemistry. said. "I was going to hold off on graduate work for financial reasons, but then I found out that NSERC also offers graduate scholarships." "It's a fantastic experience," says Vitols. "because it allows you to see how things work in an applied setting." Schach echoes the sentiment. "The NSERC experience has been invaluable and it has changed my original goal;' he said, adding that he was interested in becoming a chiropractor, but now wants to continue his education to the Master's level. MacDairmid is also excited about the program."! wanted to do some work in this field. I probably wouldn't have got this particular job without NSERC," he said. Marks says the program helps students to clarify specific areas of interest within their discipline and often provides an opportunity for them to work with graduate students. Once the application has been submitted, the students' summer job prospects are in the hands of a special Lakehead Senate committee which assesses the applicant. Students are usually selected just after Christmas. The program is open to all students who have a minimum B standing, although competition for the five places is stiff and most students selected have an overall A average. This summer Alvin Lau found himself working with Dr. Werden Keeler of the Department of Physics developing a "It's definitely been helpful in making the decision to do graduate work," Vitols Lakehead University. September, 1998 - Page 10 Has it worked? This fall, Alvin Lau is studying medicine at the University of Toronto. NSERC also funds a similar program for employing undergraduate students where the student is placed in an industrial setting with a host company. For a list of approved companies and more information about the Industrial Research Awards Program contact Tracey Marks at 343-8923. Kris Ketonen is one of several Lakehead students taking part in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. �- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - S W d l • M ; W Z - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FarultyAppointments The following appointments were approved by the Board of Governors Executive Committee. The appointments are for three years from July 1, 1998, to June 30, 2001. Visit The "New" Chancellor Paterson Library Dr. A. Gilbert The renovations to The Chancellor Paterson Library have been completed after four years of moving books, desks and staff. The Library is in the process of organizing all collections in their final locations and preparing signage for the Main Floor. Highlighted below are some of the sources and services you will find on each floor: Chair of Chemical Engineering First/Main Floor Dr. K. Fedderson Chair of English Circulation Desk Dr. S. Mansour Reference Desk Chair of Electrical Engineering Reference Collection Dr. S. Tsang Indexes and Abstracts (Print and Electronic) Chair of Mechanical Engineering Online Catalogue Dr. A. Gillies Current Newspapers Chair of Civil Engineering Microforms Dr. B. Lorch Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery Service Chair of Geography Statistics Canada and Census Publications Dr. L. McDougall Second Floor Periodicals Director of Nursing - back issues are on the main part of the floor Dr. P. Mah - the single current issue is in the ucurrent Issues Reading Room" Chair of Mathematics and Statistics Dr. D. West Third Floor Books with call numbers from A to L Chair of Political Science Fourth Floor Books with call numbers from M to Z Professor N. Bonsor Fifth Floor Administrative Offices Chair of Economics Bibliographic Processing Dr.T. Dunk Northern Studies Resource Centre Chair of Sociology Ground Floor Government Publications (CODOC) Storage Collections Dr. I. Newhouse Chair of Kinesiology Tours for Faculty Trivia Question: What did Susan Lister, Bill Bragnalo, Rita Blais, Sandi Covino, Heather Williams, Jim Squier, Tony Gillies, Rhonda Kelly, Rebecca Counts and Leslie Dack have in common in 1987-89? Answer: They were the members of the Board of Directors during Nanabijou Childcare Centre's first year of operation. Find out more about their Anniversary celebration on page 12. If you would like to arrange for a tour of the Library please contact Gisella Scalese, Orientation Librarian, at 343-8147 or gscalese@sky.lakeheadu.ca Library Instruction for Classes The library can help your students make their way through the masses of information available and can also help to acquaint your students with important library resources in their subject area. If you would like to arrange a subjectspecific library instruction session please contact Gisella Scalese, Orientation Librarian, at extension 8147 or gsca/ese@sky.lakeheadu.ca. Watch for future announcements about the Official Opening of the Library Lakehead University, September, 1998- Page 11 �Calendar of Events "Literary Modalities of Praise" Conference Lakehead University October 2-4, 1998 The Department of English is hosting a conference that will engage a critical inquiry into the purposes and paradoxes of praise, not only among literary discourse communities, but also within literary texts and contexts. Constance Rooke of the University of Guelph will give a keynote address at the banquet on Friday night. On Saturday and Sunday, papers will by given by faculty from Canadian universities as well as Cambridge, Cornell, and the University of Minnesota. Lakehead faculty presenting at the conference include Prof.Susan Tiura, Prof. Joan Dolphin, Dr. Kim Fedderson, and Dr. Michael Richardson. The event is being sponsored by Lakehead University, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, and the Valhalla Inn. For information contact Dr. Alice den Otter, Department of English, at 343-8281 . 1998 15, No. 7 SEPTEMBER VOL THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828-5225 Agora is published by the Communications Office and distributed monthly September through June. Publications Officer Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Happy Birthday Nanabijou Denise Bruley October 3, 1998 Administrative Assistant Nanabijou Childcare Centre has been offering peace of mind to faculty, staff and students through licensed, quality, affordable childcare right here on the campus for the past 1O years ... and they want to celebrate! In honour of its 10th anniversary, the Board of Directors and staff at Nanabijou Childcare centre have planned a Birthday Party. All alumni of Nanabijou as well as those who may someday be alumni, are welcome to join us in the Agora on Saturday, October 3, between 1 and 3 p.m. for an afternoon of refreshments, fun and birthday cake followed by a tour of Nanabijou Childcare Centre. As a non-profit organization developed and and administered by parent and community volunteers, the Centre wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone from the Lakehead University and Thunder Bay community who donated the past 10 years worth of time and talent to make Nanabijou Childcare Centre a reality. NEXT SUMMER... Lakehead University will host the Second World Congress on Allelopathy: Critical Analysis and Future Prospects August 9-13, 1999 Betty Hygaard Photography Peter Puna & Staff Printing: LU Print Shop Send us your news. Deadline for submissions for the next issue is October 1, 1998. Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P785E1 For information contact Dr. Azim Mallik at the Department of Biology at 343-8927. Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Allelopathy refers to any process involving secondary metabolites of plant, fungal and microbial origin that influence growth and development of other plants and microbes. Research in allelopathy includes production, accumulation, degradation and function of secondary Fax: (807) 343-8999 metabolites, and their significance in natural and seminatural ecosystems. Biological control of undesirable plants and microbes in agricultural, forestry and ecological systems is part of the objectives. Lakehead University, September, 1998 - Page 12 _, • Tr O J a n '.J ? v e 1 o Pm 2 n t E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.15 No.7 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on Dr. John Whitfield appointed Vice-President, Research & Development, a message from the President, and updates on research. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998-09 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. J. Whitfield Dr. John Whitfield Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/32722133f77aec3b9d7f1f55ad82bf1e.pdf ec98aeb74529eddb0680ccf02d6ac615 PDF Text Text ora Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada April 1996, Vol. 13, No. 4 A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & . ,,. - . ~ ~? - -5A ;~ -~ .......... ~ .. . .......... ~ ~ -~ t ,_ ---: FACULTY ~ ( '-' ----- ,~....· Norma Gibson has received Lakehead'sfirstCommunity RecognitionAwardto acknowledge the outstandingcontribution she has made to Lakehead University through her work with the LU Community Council. NORMA GIBSON RECEIVES LU COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARD It Is fitting that the first Community Recognition Award should be given to Norma Gibson who has contributed so much to the social life of Lakehead University. 'With the many summer picnics and Christmas and Halloween parties she has organized In conjunction with the LU CommunltyCoundl, Norma hasensured that children feel good about Lakehead University and could see where their parents work,· says Joy Hlmmelman, Director of External Relations and chair of the selection committee, 'She has made the campus a real place for families.· INSIDE More on the LU Community Recognition Award on Page 7 Gibson Is retiring this June after 26 years as the University's Switchboard Operator--a job for which she has affectionately become known as the voice of Lakehead University. Gibson started fulltime at Lakehead In 1970 after having worked for 20 years as a Bell operator. She immediately became a member of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), and two years later was elected Vice-President, a position she held up until the end of March. "Norma and her long-time colleague, Joan Gerow, have provided the University with decades of outstanding service to all members of the University community and the the publicat large,· says Executive Director, University Services, Grant Walsh. "!twill be strange to walk by Switchboard and not see (or hear) Norma Gibson In her rightful spot at the hub of Internal communications.' Gibson believes Lakehead's Silver Jubilee was the most significant event to happen on campus. She enjoyed watching the different groups on campus come together to host the many celebrations In honour of LU's 25th Anniversary. When asked "What impact doyou feel you have had on the University?' she says, modestly, "Everybody Impacts on everyone in some way.· -- 5. Bjorklund �ON CAMPUS EMPLOYEE SERVICE RECOGNITION On April 10, 1996, Lakehead held a reception In the Faculty Lounge to honour those who have served the University for 20 and 30 years, as well as those who are retiring In 1996. 20 YEARS OF SERVICE IN Mary Boyer Janice Brown Anne Deighton James Gellert Marilyn Husiak Sharon Kozak *Peter Levis Tracey Marks Andrew McFall Robert McNally Kenneth Mehagan Randle Nelsen David Nock 1996 Custodian, Campus Development Library Clerk, Chancellor Paterson Library Head, Collections Development, Chan. Paterson Library Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science Acting Purchasing Manager Secretary, Athletics Technologist, Faculty of Engineering Undergraduate Scholarships &Awards Officer, Student Services Grounds lead Hand, Campus Development Receiver/Shipper, Campus Development Custodian, Campus Development Professor, Department of Sociology Professor, Department of Sociology *Also Retiring in 1996 25 YEARS OF SERVICE IN 1996 Secretary to the Director of Finance Dale Barnes Professor, Faculty of Forestry Robert Day Accounts Analyst, Finance Carol Drebit Associate Professor, Faculty of Forestry Tom Hazenberg Professor and Chair, Department of Physics Warden Keeler Manfred Kehlenbeck Professor and Chair, Department of Geology Technician, Faculty of Forestry Brian Moore Undergrad. Scholarships &Awards Assistant, Linda Wood StudentServices 30 YEARS OF SERVICE IN *Henry Akervall *Doug Alexander Kenneth Allan Frederick Anderson Min-sun Chen Daniel Crozier Joyce Forbes Albert Harding Margaret Hawton William Melnyk *Henry North ·v. (Ginnie) Taylor Leona Wilson 1996 Professor &Director,Outdoor Recreation Associate Professor, Faculty of Business Administration Assistant Professor, Departmentof Psychology Professor, Department of Economics Professor, Department of History Associate Professor, Department of English Professor, Department of English Technician, Department of Chemistry Professor, Department of Physics Professor, Department of Psychology Professor, Mechanical Engineering Library Assistant, Chancellor Paterson Library Human Resources Officer *Also Retiring in 1996 RETIREES IN *Henry Akervall Doug Alexander 2 1996 Professor & Chair, Outdoor Recreation Associate Professor, Faculty of Business Administration Attendant, Security Services (Left in 1995) Anne Arnold Professor, Department of Biology Paul Barclay Technician, Faculty of Forestry (CARIS) *Ralph Birston Acting Accounts Officer, Dept. of Finance •Aline Bresele Chief of Security Services Paul Brezanoczy Professor, Department of Sociology Anita Chen Assistant Professor, Departmentoflanguages •Andre Cloutier Custodian, Campus Development *Helen Coutts Custodian, Campus Development Maria Costanzo Custodian, Campus Development *Eileen Curran Associate Professor, Faculty of Forestry *Emil David Professor, Faculty of Forestry Robert Day *Evelyn Desruisseaux.Library Clerk, Chancellor Paterson Library Professor, Department of Biology *Richard Freitag Mechanic, Power House *Nick Gallo *Norman Galloway Shipper/Receiver Lead Hand, Campus Development Switchboard Operator, Office Services *Joan Gerow Switchboard Operator, Office Services Norma Gibson Secretary to the Director of Campus *Mary Harris Development Associate Professor, Faculty of Forestry *Tom Hazenberg Secretary, Department of Geography *Gwen Henry Associate Professor, Faculty of Business *William Honey Administration Professor, Department of Chemistry *Ian Hoodless Professor, Department of Chemistry •Alan Hughes Custodian, Campus Development *Ruth Legacy Technologist, Faculty of Engineering Peter Levis Research Accounting Officer, Dept. of Finance *Ralph Mauro Chief Librarian, Chancellor Paterson Library *Fred McIntosh Technician, Department of Chemistry *Billy Morgan Professor, Mechanical Engineering Henry North Professor, Department of Biology *George Ozburn Professor, Mechanical Engineering *Murray Patterson Secretary, Department of Chemistry *Verna Petrovich Custodian, Campus Development *Daniel Piksiades Vice-President (Administration) Fred Poulter Central Control System Operator/Engineer, Frank Presenger Campus Development Professor, Electrical Engineering Dennis Roddy Associate Professor, Faculty of Education *Peter Rutherford Professor, Kinesiology Thomas Song •Jessie Sutherland Co-ordinator, Health Unit Library Assistant, Chancellor Paterson Library V. (Ginnie) Taylor Associate Professor, Outdoor Recreation *Lisle Thomson Superintendentof Housekeeping, Campus *Michael Turek Development *Don Watson Director of Re-Engineering Maintenance A, Campus Development *Ron Whistle Ernst Zimmermann Professor, Department of History *Early Exiters Agora, April 1996 �LU SPORTS INSTITUTE OPENS AT BIGTHUNDER SPORTS PARK II A BIG HEART AND A BRILLIANT MIND II Lakehead pays tribute to Ernst Robert Zimmermann on the occasion of his retirement What a difference a year can make. In March of last year, 800 international journalists crammed Into a new building at Big Thunder that was temporarlly being used as a Media Centre for the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships. Today, the building has been refurbished, Doug Clarke has been hired as General Manager, and Lakehead University staff, students and faculty are tackling the challenges ofrunning a first-rate Sports Institute. The purpose of the Lakehead University Sports Institute Is to provide a world-class centre focussed on sport science and medical support for atheletes and coaches in a wide variety of sports. The Institute. housed in a 12,000 squarefoot building that looks out over the spectacular ski jumps and cross-country trails at Big Thunder, offers a complete range of services tailored not only to athletes but to recreational participants and other special populations. What began as a dream in the mind of Kineslology professor and Director of the Institute, Moira McPherson, is now a reality. - FH Watch for more Information on the LUSports Institute In future Issues ofthe Agora. Dr. Ernst Zimmermann and his wife Beverly Leaman were showered with good wishes at the fund-raising dinner held March 23, I 996 to establish an endowment for an annual award to a senior student in History. Since coming to Thunder Bay In 1967, Professor Zimmermann has devoted his considerable talent and energy to many organizations including the New Democratic Party, the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and the Thunder Bay Branch ofthe Canadian Institute for International Affairs. At Lakehead University, Zimmermann has served on scores of administrative committees and has held a variety of positions including Chair of the Department of History. Dean of Arts, President of the Lakehead University Faculty Association, and member of the Senate and the Board of Governors. During the evening, many speeches were given by former students, friends and colleagues. In his opening remarks Professor Victor Smith of the Department of Hlst01y jokingly suggested that Zimmermann· s initials-- E.R. -- could just as easily stand for "extremely rambunctious," "excessively rude," "equally respectful," "energetically restive," and "entirely relentless. " Referring to his contributions to University governance, President of Lakehead Bob Rosehart, spoke of Zimmermann as being one of the 'Team Lakehead" members -- dedicated, challenging, and always interesting. In their joint presentation, Jim and Judy Foulds spoke of Zimmermann· s enormous loyalty to friends, his love ofllfe and people, and his commitment to Ideas and action. Much was made of Professor Zimmermann's contribution to Senate over the years and more than one speaker suggested that Lakehead ought to retire his customary seat in the Senate Chamber (third chair to the left of the President). It was from this position that so many have heard hisview, often prefaced by the now characteristic phrase: "Point of privilege, Mr. Chairman...• --FH Dr. Teresa Socha, an Exercise Physiologist at the LU Sports Institute, puts an attendant through the paces on a state-of-the-art Metabolic Analysis System at the opening of the LU Sports Institute in March. Dr. John Whitfield, Vice-President Academic, looks on. Dr. Zimmermann has made a substantial contribution to the Zimmermann Fund which now totals $12,347. Ifyou wish to make a contribution, contact Jo-Anne Silverman, Senior Development Olncer, (807) 343-8910. Can't read foreign languages on the Internet In English Windows with a Web browser such as NetScape 2.0 or the Microsoft Explorer 2.0 for Windows 957 Let Dr. SeimerTsangshowyou how. Tsang has written an article about the way he has configured his MS Internet Explorer 2.0 to read Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Web pages under Windows 95. If you are interested in a copy of his article, which also includes tips on other foreign languages, contact him at 343-876 I , or by E-mail Seimer.Tsang@Lakeheadu.ca. Agora, April 1996 3 �While not commenting in detail on the report, it is important to note that the review makes the following conclusion: "we were satisfied that the li.Jnds alloeated to lakehead University In total have been used for Aborlglnal Education as approved by the Ministry. " Dr: Robert Rosehart President, Lakehead University SPECIAL SEMINARS: OFFICE OF INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT I would like to draw your attention to two special seminars to be presented by Dr. Ken Brown in Room 2003 of the Regional Centre from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m: Tuesday, April 30 - Reasoning, Action and Learning Tuesday, May 7 - Becoming a Leaming Organization I encourage you to participate in these seminars. For anyone Involved In teaching, be It full-time or part-time, graduate assistant, etc., or interested In learning more about the topics, I am sure that your participation would be welcome. Ken Brown, in addition to his role as Professor of Forestry, has served the University for several years now as Instructional Development Advisor In the Office of Instructional Development. Over the years, there have been many leadingedge ~spring" seminars, and t his year's program will continue the tradition. Please contact Ken Brown at ext. 8114 to register. AETS REPORT RECEIVED As you will recall, on October 31, 1995, the Chair of the Board of Governors and I requested that the Minister of Education and Training "conduct a review of Lakehead University's use of AETS funding over the years in order that the issues raised are resolved." The report is constructive and It should form the basis of working together with the Aboriginal ManagementCommittee to promote the further development of opportunities for Aboriginal students at Lakehead University. It is our expectation that the LUAMC, in concert with Dr. John Whitfield, the VicePresident (Academic), will prepare a response to the report as requested In Mr. B. James Mackay·s letter of April 9 to the President and the AMC Co-Chairs, and prepare an action plan to deal with the substantive recommendations of the report. It is Important that these actions be taken in a timely manner. 4 In a positive way. the report has produced a challenge to both the Aboriginal community and Lakehead University to work together on behalf of our Aboriginal students. The opening statement in the concluding section states that, "with respect to the impact ofthe AETS on programs and services at LU, our review Indicates that the number ofprograms and services offered at LU have steadily increased since the AETS was Implemented in 1991. In addition, there has also been a steadyIncrease in the numberofAboriginalstudents attending LU particularly in Aborlginal-speclfic programs. " 1996/97 AETS FUNDING ANNOUNCED The Minister has just advised Lakehead University that a total of $466,400 has been awarded to Lakehead University for the coming year to support seven ongoing projects and two new projects. One of the new projects Is the sum of $9,900 to the Indigenous Leaming Program (Designation) and the other for $20,000 is to support an Aboriginal Forestry Diploma/Degree Transfer Program. In all, 25 post-secondary Institutions received a total of $5. 7 million In awards for an average of $228,000 while one Institution was not funded. The Minister, John Snobelen, concludes in his announcement letter, "Lakehead University is to be commended for the Initiative it is taking with respect to providingprograms and services that reflect the needs ofAboriginal people. " 1996/1997 UNIVERSITY OPERATING BUDGET As I write this, hopefully, we are nearing the end of a long and difficult budget process. A model has now been developed which will reduce our operating expenditures by $5.37 million per year as dictated by our reduction in government operating grants. This is a three-year plan which sees a significant deficit In Year 1, but does yield a balanced budget with no accumulated deficit by Year 3. More complete details will be available in Budget Report #7 which you probably will read before this article is published. Budget Model 18 has been achieved without full-time employee layoffs and has only been accomplished by a tremendous amount of Innovation and hard work by the departmental budget managers and the various University Committees that have input to the budget process. With one or two exceptions, all savings have been Identified, and the new budget should be in place by May I . 1996 subject to approval by the Lakehead University Board of Governors on April 29, 1996. I would encourage you to participate In the Open Meeting scheduled to discuss the Budget on Thursday, April 25, t 996 at 4:00 p.m. In the Upper Lecture Theatre (UC 20 t t). . ..continued on page 5 Agora, April 1996 �PRESIDENT' S REPORT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT BIG THUNDER PROPERTY The LU Management Consulting Service, working with the Research Office, has prepared a MPreface to a Feaslblllty Study" for the Big Thunder property that looks at the following four options for Lakehead University: 1} 2} 3) 4) Passive land holder Academic Use only Academic Use (enhanced} Commercial Even assuming that Lakehead University could acquire It on a straightforward donation basis, all of the above options, based on the preliminary look, lead to ongoing operating deficits with Option 3 (enhanced academic} being the least annual loss of the order of $ t 50,000 per year. Without some type of external on-going financial support, It would not seem that Lakehead University Is In much of a position to become involved. This could change If secure and on-going external funding were to be available and then we could re-examine the matter. I understand that there may be private sector groups now looking at development options for the site. We will continue to monitor developments because of our Interest In the Lakehead University Sports Institute located at Big Thunder. Rov SAUKKO MEMORIAL AWARD Members of the Lakehead Rotary Club of Thunder Bay demonstrated their commitment to Lakehead In March by participating In an exciting Mock Interview PIiot Program coordinated by Lakehead University Student Placement and Coop Centre and the Lakehead Rotary Club of Thunder Bay.The new Program enabled service club members to interview Lakehead students and to give them feedback on their performance. Judging from the comments made by the service dub members who volunteered their time, the program benefited everyone: 'Good Interview skills lead to good hiring decisions -- good for both parties,· --Brldn Ross, Sun Life Assur.vice Compdlly of Cdn.Jda. 1hls Is a valuable service to our youth. We can be very effective mentors.· -- MMl/yn Ann oouthro ofthe Llkehead &Mrd of EduCAtlon 'The program gives us a chance to Interact with students and gain Insight to what happens at the University.· --/Jdn Mac/Giy, Graham Bacon Welrer Arc.hlrects &. Consulting Engineer. The Mock Interview Pilot was the final component of a larger Employment Readiness Program offered by The Student Placement and Co-operative Education Centre. Comprised of four sessions: Job Search StrategyTechniques, Effective Resume Writing, Successful Interview Skills, and Mock Interviews, it was designed to assist Lakehead students In developing their practical jobsearchstrategysklllsand to prepare them for the real world of employment. Students who participated were pleased with the experience. "It was very helpful. I feel more confident and self-assured." -Joanne Jones "This is an excellent program( I highly recommend it for everyone. " --Lo"alne Sdnzo" With the continued support of the Lakehead Rotary Club of Thunder Bay and members of the community, the Lakehead University Student Placement and Co-op Centre looks forward to offering this worthwhile program again in the future. -- Georgina Voulgarls, Placement Officer An endowmentestablishedin memoryofRoySaukko, long-ffme resident of Thunder Bay and owner of Diamond Indicator Processing, was presented for the first time in January, 1996, to Peir Pufahl. Pufahl is a graduate student in Geology who plans to continue hiseducaffon toward a PhD degree at the University of British Columbia in September. Roy Saukko 's daughters, Stacey and Laurie, visited the campus to present Pufahl with a Brunton Compass -- an essenffal piece of equipment for exploration geologists. The Roy Saukko Award will be presented each year to senior students whose interests lie in the field of exploration geology. Photo(L-R): StaceySaukko, Peir Pufahl, Dr. Manfred Kehlenbeck of the Department of Geology and Laurie Saukko. Agora, April 1996 • .;a Dan MacKay of Graham Bacon Welter Architects and Consulting Engineer interviews business student Chrisffne Hughes. 5 �RESEARCH NEWS Resisting Assimilation Dr. Ross Malllck on the Cultural Issues Surrounding Indigenous Empowerment by Paul Jasen As self-determination becomes an Increasingly realistic and attainable prospect for more of the world's Indigenous peoples, careful attention must be given both to the processes by which such alms are to be achieved and the guidelines by which progress will be measured. Economicand political empowerment are the most obvious goals of any people seeking a greater voice, but their achievement alone cannot be the sole measure of successful change. Ensuring that some sense of common culture Is retained within each Indigenous group Is Imperative If that community Is to make uniform and meaningful progress. The Issueofcultural retention is currently being examined by Dr. Ross Mallick who holds a visiting Fellowship at Lakehead through the Rockefeller Foundation. Mallick, who received his PhD In Political Science from Cambridge University, Is using the Rockefeller Fellowshipas an opportunity to continue a projecton "International Aboriginal Representation" which was undertaken for the Native Council of Canada with funding from the Department ofForelgn Affairs. The original two-year project was an examination ofthe political progress of Indigenous peoples around the globe. Fleld research took the projecttoCommonwealth nations who share Canada's colonial background, some as far away as India and Australia. More central to the project however, were studies on Indigenous peoples who, by way of ethnicity or geography, might be closer to Canadian Indigenous peoples In their beliefs and experiences. Here Aboriginal groups In Scandinavia and throughout the Americas were the focus of study. The project was designed to aid In government policy-making, on a national level, by providing an overview of "foreign precedents for enhanced Aboriginal representation." An analyslsoftheflndlngs will also flnd its way Into the form of a book, which, with the Inclusion of this year's work, will go beyond the question of representation to cover Issues ofculture as well. "The achievement of greater political participation," Mallick warns, 'will not resolve the difficulty of cultural retention and development. In fact It may lead to greater assimilation." What needs to be done, he says, Is to create a framework for change that will enable Indigenous culture to adapt In concert with economic and political changes without leaving anyone behind. The tendency Is for "progressing" communities to suffer a spilt between the new participating elite, and a disaffected "underclass" who, in the continuing absence ofopportunlty and relevant structure, remain at a disadvantage. Particularly vulnerable are the community's youth, whose disaffection can serve as the Impetus for the development of an anti-social counter-culture. Deprived of opportunity and estranged from national and community leaders alike, Indigenous youth can easily fl nd themselves at the wrong encl of progress. 6 How then, does a fully Intact and unasslmilated Indigenous community adopt for Itself a new role along side the dominant society? According to Malllck, the process must Involve a reworking of traditional culture, even the Invention of a new one, as an adaptive measure. The result must be compatible with urban life, science, technology, etc., yet remain as consistent as possible with a people's own values. This may mean replacing local or tribal tradition with a synthesized "pan-tribal" culturewhich unitesseveral groups undera commonly acceptable belief system. Although hardly the traditionalist Ideal. pan-tribalism would provide structure to Indigenous societies and help their members preserve a sense of cultural Identity. As a conscious endeavour on the part of Indigenous peoples, the invention process Is only In Its beginning stages. With so many conflicting viewpoints on just how this cultural adaptation should becarried out (Ifatall), the simple achievement ofsomething that resembles a consensus within each group will be an accomplishment In Itself. For his part, Mallick will be contributing a significant body of research and analysis that should prove to be a useful resource for Canadian Indigenous communities. PaulJasen is enrolled In the honours Histo,yprogram at l.ilkehead. He Is one ofseveral studentspartldpating in S.P.A.R.K. - l.ilkehead, a student writing program sponsored by nie Chronlde-Joumal. Agora, April 1996 �Data Liberation Initiative Through The Chancellor Paterson Library, Lakehead University has become part of a consortium which will have access to a wide range of statistical data. Over the past two years, the Social Sciences Federation ofCanada has coordinated the IJdtd Llberdllon lnld.uwe (DU), a cooperative effort of Statistics Canada, the Federal Government Depository Services Program and the academic community. Participating universities and colleges will purchase data flies on a cost-shared basis from Statistics Canada. The Data Liberation Initiative Is a five-year project. lnduded In the DU are flies such as: Aboriginal Peoples Survey (1991} Canada's Alcohol and Other Drugs Survey (1994) Canadian Travel Survey (1996) CANSIM Time Series on CD-ROM Census Area Profile Series on CD-ROM (1986, 1991, 1996) Census of Canada Public Use Microdata Files (1986, 1991, 1996) Health and Activity Limitations Survey (1995) International Travel Survey (since 1990} Labour Market Activity Survey (1986-1990) National Longitudinal Survey of Children (1996} Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics Youth Smoking Survey (1996) CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 1995-96 CONTRIBUTION TO TEACHING AWARDS Dr.J.Zhou, Mathematical Sciences I Dr. T.Miao, Mathematical Sciences \ Professor D. Mazmanian, Psychology Professor S. Sajna-Hebert, Psychology Dr. G. O'Bireck, Sociology Professor T. Stevens, Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism Statistics Canada intends to make files collected from I 990 to the present avallable In year one (1996). Older flies will be included subsequently. Upcoming columns In the Agora will announce flies as they are released. The Library has both a preliminary llstofflles to be Included In the DU and a current list of files released to date. Lakehead University will only acquire data sets that are required for use at the University. Ifyou would like the Library to obtain any of the statistical data available through the DU, a request must be made to the Library. Some time will be needed to obtain the data and to make It available either In the Library or through the Communications Technology Resource Centre. Use of this data is restticted to faculty, researchers, staff and students of Lakehead University. Anyone using statistical data obtained through the DU mustsign a Data Use Agreement. For further information regarding the Data liberation Initiative, please contact Linda Mitchell (ext. 8 I 47) or Vale tie Gibbons (ext. 8 I 29) In The Chancellor Paterson Library. Notice to all Faculty and Sesslonal Lecturers Due to upgrading of the library's automated system.the Library will not be able to Input reserves from May 7th to June 10th. Please get your reserves to the library early. CUT OFF DATE IS MAY 7TH. LU Community Recognition Aw.ud The Community Recognition Award is a newly established award to be presented petiodlcallytoadeservlng Individual who has played a significant role in the development of Lakehead University, or who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment and/or contribution to Lakehead University. Employees are eligible for contributions they have made above and beyond their job function. The Award consists of a framed certificate and a Lakehead University entrance scholarship established in perpetuity in the award winner's name. Do you know of a student graduating this year that warrants special attention? We're gathering stories for a special convocation supplement. Contact Denise Bruley with your ideas at 343-8372, E-mail: Denise.Bruley@lakeheadu.ca. Agora, April 1996 7 �OUTDOOR RECREATION, PARKS AND TOURISM Dr. Usie Thomson was appointed as an external thesis examiner by the University of New England's (N.S.W., Australia) PhD Committeeon December 14, 1995. The thesis to be examined Is entitled "Skydiving: Towards a Theory ofParticipation" by Mr. Nell Lipscombe ofCharlesSturt University, Murray Campus, Albury, N.S.W. Australia. The appointment isan outcome of the International Exchange Agreement between Lakehead University and Charles Sturt University at which third-year HBOR student Miss Neta Taylor presently Is completing some of her course work. An Australian student from Charles Sturt Is taking courses In LU's Faculty of Education now and, In the Spring, another Australian student is likely to be enrolled In the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism In accordance with the Agreement. Dr. Tom Potter and Rodney Swatton presentedGroupDynamics andProblem SolvingasIt Relates to Emergency First Responders at the 1996 Emergency First Response Team Provincial Conference at Lakehead Universityon February 16, 1996. lnaddltion,Potterand Swatton presented 'Making Experience Count: More Than One Way to Look at a Snowball" at the 1996 Association for Experiential Education Heartland Regional Conference held in March at Northern Michigan University. In February 1995, Dr. Dave Twynam was invited to attend and presentatthe WinterOtlesConference In Bratsk, Russia. The presentation was on The Potential for Ecotourlsm Opportunities in Northern Areas." In addition to the conference, Twynam and a number of Canadian delegates Initiated an exchange program which resulted In three students and an educatorvlsltlngThunder Bay In Septemberof 1995 from the Town ofUst llimsk, Irkutsk Region, Eastern Siberia. POLITICAL SCIENCE Dr. Laure Paquette has received an Individual research grant from the Security and Defense Forum of the Department of National Defense for a 8 PSYCHOLOGY project called "Canada's Relations with East Asian Countries." She plans to use the money to complete the fieldwork and the documentary research on a monograph whose working title Is "Reconceptualizing Regional Security for the 21st Century: Strategic Behaviour and Strategic Interactions In the Northeast Pacific's 2+4." PhD candidate Suzanne Barl<er-Collo and Supervisor Dr. W. T. Melnyk have recently been invited to present a paper entitled "M odels of Posttraumatlc Stress Reactions to Sexual Assault In Females," In August. 1996, at the.XXVJInternational Congress of Psychology In Montreal. FORESTRY KINESIOLOGY During the February study break, Dr. Ken Brown was the guestofthe Cornell University Participatory Action Research (PAR) Network In Ithaca, NewYork. Brown's visit was sponsored by the Cornell PAR Network, the M arlo Elnaudl Center for International Studies, and the Ford Foundation. As part ofhis visit. Brown led a two-hour workshop thatwasattendedby40facultyandgraduate students. The workshop demonstrated an active learning approach that Brown uses to teach the thinking and action skills required In participatory action research groups. These "PAR" groups consist of stakeholders to a particularsocial / technological situation who undertaketo research the situation, Identify the problems therein, and design and Implement their own solutions. During his visit, Brown also metwith Individual faculty and graduate students In the fields of Anthropology, Education, Health and Human Services, Natural Resources, and International Agriculture to discuss mutual interests In teaching and research. Dr. Jim E. McAullffe presented a paper entitled "Vision and verbal knowledge of results (KR) as non-redundant 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, held October 26-29, 1995. In addition, McAullffe collaborated w ith Dr. Eric Buckolz and Dr. Cam O 'Donnell (The University of Western Ontario) on three papers which were presented at the conference. The papers entitled "EscapingresponseInterferenceIna choice reactiontimetaskl: Withoutpoststimulus Involvement," "Escaping response Interference In a choice reaction time task II: With poststimulus Involvement" were presented by Dr. Buckolz. Dr. O 'Donnell presented a paper entitled "Inhibition of return: The effect of post saccade processing.". The work Is a result ofa Joint research effort between Dr. Buckolz, Dr. McAullffe and Dr. O 'Donnell. The following work has recently been published by the Canadian ForestService Northern Forest Research Centre In Edmonton: Dr. Jim McAuUffe has been appointed to the board of directors of the Canadian Olympic Association (COA). The appointment Is a result of McAuliffe's association with Squash Canada. Brown, Kenneth M . and Stan Navratll. 1995. 'Analysis and Interpretation of the research microslte trials in Alberta: Effects ofsllviculturaJ and environmental factors on the post-plantingperfonnance ofcrop trees and competing vegetation." In Canadian Forest Service Report A8029-138. 87 p. EDUCATION Dr. John O'Meara presented a paper entitled "The Ontario approach to Native language teacher training" at the conference "Teaching Native Languages: What Works? What Helps?" organised by the Department of American lndlan Studies, University of Minnesota In Shakopee, Minnesota, March 14-16, 1996. ENGLISH Dr. Frederick Holmes recently presented a paper titled "The Representation of History and the Quest for Identity in Graham Swift's Ever After" at the University of Louisvllle's Twentieth-Century Literature Conference. A longer version of the essay Is forthcoming in the spring number of the journal ARIEL. His essay "The Death of the Author as Cultural Critique In Martin Amis· s London Fields" is also forthcoming In the spring as a chapter in Powerless Fictions? Ethics, Cultural Critldsm, and the Postmodern Novel. Ed. Ricardo Miguel-Alfonso. Amsterdam and Atlanta: Rodopi Editions. Agora, April 1996 �CIVIL ENGINEERING Dr. Said Easa,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 Said Easa In recognition ofhis excellenceIn engineeringand for setvlces rendered to his profession and to Canada, "says the certificate of award given to Dr. Easa by President Dan Bums at the CSCE Annual Conference, held in Ottawa, June 1995. Dr. Easa Is Chair of the CSCE Transportation Division and Chair of the (first ever) CSCE Transportation Speclalty Conference. to be held in Edmonton, May 29 - June 1, 1996. Dr. Easa was a keynote speaker at The Al-Azhar Fourth International EngineeringConference, held in Cairo, December 16-19, 1995. The title of this opening lecture was "lntelllgent Transportation Systems: Past. Present, and Future." At this conference, the following papers were presented by Dr. Easa and his graduate students: "New Methodology for Avallable Sight Distance in TwoDimensional Horizontal and Vertical Ailgnments," "Model ling Creep Behaviour of Polymeric Grids," "The Development of In-Situ Test Facility of Determination ofShear Strength of Asphalt Layers," "Nonparametric Analysis ofPavement Reliabllity," and "Thermal Stress Analysis of Asphalt Overlays." The first two papers were presented byY. Hassan (aPhD studentcurrentlyworklngatLakehead University) and the other papers by R. Abdel Nabl, A . Sherif and Dr. Easa, respectively. The papers, co-authored by Dr. Abd El Halim ofCarleton University, were also published In the conference proceedings. Dr. 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, In October, 1995. Easa chaired The Planning Track of the Congress (seven technical sessions) and was a member of the Steering Committee of this I ntemationai congress. A paper entitled "Design Considerations of Passing Sight Distance and Passing Zones" was presented byY. Hassan (co-authored by Agora, April 1996 Dr. Easa and Dr. A. Abd El Halim) at the International Symposium on HighwayGeometric Design Practices, held In Boston, September, 1995. Dr.Easawrotetwoartldesentltled "Electric Vehicles Soon a Reality" and "Underpass and Bridge Construction without Traffic Interruption" In the Canadian Ov/1 Engineering Magazine, CSCE, December 1995, and published the following journal papers: "Estimating Line-Segment Reliability Using MonteCarloSlmulatlon," Journal ofSurveying and Land Information Systems, Vol. 55, No. 3, 1995, and "Sight Distance on Horizontal Allgnments with Continuous Lateral Obstructions," Transportation Research Record 1500, 1995, thelatterpaperwasauthoredbyY.Hassan, Dr. Easa, and Dr. Abd El Halim. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Dr. Laurie J. Garred recently delivered two papers at International conferences. "Urea Rebound Prediction Using A Continuous Sensor" was presented at the 32nd Congress of the European Dialysis and Transplantation Association held in Athens, Greece, In June. In July, Garred presented a paper entitled "Long Term Variation In Lean Body Mass Estimated by Creatinlne Kinetic Modeling" at the 13th International Congress of Nephrology in Madrid, Spain. Two additional papers have been accepted for publication. "Dlalysate-Based Kinetic Modeling" will appear In Advances In Renal Replacement Therapy. "Urea Kinetic Modeling - An Overview" will be published (in German) inK/lnlsche Nephrologle. NURSING Professor Jose de Cangas has recently published the following referreed artide: de Cangas, J. P. C. (1995) "Psychiatric nursing assertive case management: A comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness and outcomes of hospital based treatment versus a nurse directed asssertlveness case management program.' In The lntematlonalJournal of Psychiatric Nursing Research, Vol 1, #3, 72-81 Professor de Cangas has been asked by the Royal College ofNursing, London, to serve as a scientific advisorand reviewer for the international conference: Valuing Mental Health Nursing: Enhancing sklil and Preparing for the Future, In Jersey, Channel Islands, United Klngdom ofGreat Britain. GEOGRAPHY Dr. Margaret Johnston, Department of Geography/Centre for Northern Studies and Dr. Brian Lorch, Department of Geography , have recently published an arctlde in "The Great Lakes Geographer." The artlde Is titled: "Community dlstlnctlvenessandcompanydosureln anorthem Ontario mining town." It examines the reactions and coping strategies of Manltouwadge residents to thedosureof the Geco mine. Music AND V1suAL ARTS Dr. Arts Carastathls has recently had three compositions published. Arraysfor Viola, Euphemism for Euphonium and Blackbird for A Cappella Choir were published earlier this year by Conners Publications, Greenleaf, Wisconsin. The composltlonArraysalsoappearsas part of a collection of compositions for viola published by Conners. Another composition by Carastathis titled Elements of Chance for Clarinet, Xylophone, Vibraphone and Plano received two performances In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on March 14 and 26 by the LSU New Music Ensemble. In addition, Carastathls was recently admitted in the Canadian Music CentreasallfetlmeAssoclateComposer. STUDENT CLUB SHOWS INITIATIVE The Klnesiology Students' Association, (KALU) has donated a total of$3,600 to the School ofKlnesiology this year. In the fall, $2,CX)() was donated toward the purchase of additional weight room equipment, and recently they donated $ 1,600 for the purchase ofa computer for the Klneslology computer lab. Funds were raised by holding dances. The School of Klneslology Is grateful for the equipment and pleased with the professionalcommitmentthatthestudents have demonstrated. 9 �ON CAMPUS Donors Reception At the March 21st 1996 Donors Reception, Tracy Miller, a first-year student In BSc HBOR. and Shannon Andersen, a MSc- Klneslology student, thanked donors for their generosity on behalf of Lakehead' s Undergraduate and Graduate students. Student talents and achievements were showcased by the LU Volcal Ensemble under the Direction of Maestro Allan Bevan, and by the exhibits induded in the Faculty of Engineering Display. Attending the annual donors' reception In March were (1-r) Senior Development Officer Jo-Anne Silverman with Mrs. Annette Augustine and Dr. John Augustine. The couple has created a LU 30th Anniversary Visual Arts Award to provide support to an In-course second orthlrd-yearstudent registered full time In the Visual Arts program. Lawyer Bob Edwards and Is thanked by Dr. Bob Rosehart for establishing The Edwards and Carfagnlni Award. This endowed award wlll mean that an annual gift of$500 can now be given to assist a high standing undergraduate student in any full-time program. Ms. Kirsten Service (right) Is the first recipient of the James River Marathon Ltd. Scholarship in Forestry. She met with (1-r) Dr. John Naysmith, former Dean of Forestry, Mr. Don Finan, Manager. Fibre Procurement, James River Marathon Ltd., and his wife Mrs. Shirley Finan at the Scholars and Donors Reception. The $1500 award Is given to a high standing student entering the third year Honours Bachelor ofScience in Forestry program 10 Dr. W.T. Melnyk of the Department of Psychology is shown here with Suzanne Barker-Coilo, the first recipient of the W.T. Melnyk Doctoral Scholarship in Psychology. Ms Barker-Callo is doing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology. The Melnyk endowment produces an annual doctoral scholarship of $1,000 to a deserving student. Agora, April 1996 �Reminder: Don't forget to notify Human Resources to update your benefits if you have any change in marital status, beneficiaries, new addition to the fami ly, etc. Quote ofthe Month: Maturity is the stage oflife when you don't see eye to eye but can walk arm in arm. Claude McDonald What You Do and What It Says Nonverbal Message Typical Interpretation Making direct eye contact. ............................................................ . Avoiding eye contact. ..................................................................... Friendly, sincere, self-confident, assertive Cold, evasive, indifferent, insecure, passive, frightened, nervous, concealment Disagreeing, shocked, disbelieving Encouraging, congratulatory, consoling Bewildered, disbelieving Contented, understanding, encouraging Nervous, fearful, anxious Nervous Angry, disapproving, disagreeing, defensive, agressive Disbelieving, surprised Disagreeing, resentful, angry, disapproving Nervous, anxious, fearful Attentive, interested Bored, relaxed Anxious, nervous, apprehensive Restless, bored, nervous, apprehensive Insecure, passive Self-confident, assertive Shaking head......................................:........................................... Patting on the back.................................................... .................... . Scratching the head ....................................................................... . Smiling........................................................................................... Biting the lip....................................... ............................................ Tapping feet.. ................................................................................. . Folding arms.................................................................................. . Raising eyebrows.......................................................................... . Narrowing eyebrows...................................................................... Wringing hands.............................................................................. Leaning forward ............................................................................ . Slouching in seat........................................................................... . Sitting on edge of seat.. ................................................................. . Shifting in seat......................... ...................................................... . Hunching over............................................................................... . Erect posture.................................................................................. . $$ Benefit Cost $$ The cost of benefits continues to rise. Here are just a few reminders to help control these costs: I. Many prescriptions being used regularly over a long period of time are issued in 31 day amounts. It may be more convenient and less expensive if you get 2 or 3 months supply at a time. Ask your doctor whether this makes sense for you! 2. Dispensing Fees: Your prescription is made up of two costs: the cost of the medicine and the pharmacist's dispensing fee. Dispensing fees vary by drug store and range from $3.99 to $10.49. With this range in prices, you can see that careful shopping on your part will help to control this benefit cost. 3. Our dental plan allows a check-up and cleaning every six months. With good personal dental care, is this really necessary? Changing to nine-month or twelve-month recalls for adults could be adequate and would reduce the cost paid by the dental plan. Important Phone Numbers: Just a reminder of important on-campus phone numbers that all staff should know: 8-911 Emergency (all emergencies - 24 hours) except: from Forestry/Biology Building and Health Sciences North 9-343-8911 from pay phones & private phones on campus 343-8911 Emergency First Response Team (24 hours) Health Services Security Business Line (24 hours) Campus Development Problems 8569 8361 8569 8273 EAP - It's confidential!! Phone 343-4626 Human Resources Telephone 343-8334 Fax number 346-7701 Agora, April 1996 11 �CALENDAR o Publlc Lecture: The public is invited to a lecture on 'The Myth of the Deficit' by Linda McQuaig on Thursday. May 2 at 7:30 pm in RB1042 followed by a reception In the Residence Cafeteria. The lecture is being jointly sponsored by the SEU local 268 Seivices Emloyees Union, LUFA and the Teachers Federation. o A Volunteer Appreciation Dinner co-sponsored by Centra Gas will be hosted by The Alumni Association on Thursday, May 2, 19% from 6:00 to 9:00 pm In the Faculty Lounge. Dr. Bob Rosehart will speak on the topic: 'Back to the Future -- The Critical Role of Alumni In the new Ontario University System·. Cash Bar. RSVP: Kristine Carey 343-8155. PLANNED GIVING SEMINAR FOR CHARITABLE AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS sponsored by RBC Dominion Securities and Lakehead University o Dr. Juanne N. aarke of Wllhtd Laurfer University has been invited to make a presentation as part of the Department of Sociology's Methodology Speaker Serles on Wednesday.May 22, 1996from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Room TBA. Plan to attend the Alumni Association·s annual Convocation Eve Celebration for grads and their families and friends in the Outpost on Friday, May 24, 1996 starting at 6:00 pm. A complimentary Beef-on-a-Bun supper wlll be served and the recipient of the 1996 Alumni Honour Award will be announced. o o Wall of Fame Induction Dinner. A dinner will be held on Saturday, June 1, 1996 at the Victoria Inn. lickets are $25 and are available at the Athetics Office. For lnfonnatlon call 343-8213. 12 SUMMER HOURS April 22 - August 30, 1996 Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Kitchen open from 11 :00 a.m. - 3:00 pm} Wednesday, May 1 5-7:30 p.m. in the Senate Chambers For information call Vonnie Cheng ext. 8913 CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY Spring Hours May 1 - June 15 Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 10:30 Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 11 :OO am to 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 to 9:00 pm o Lakehead will be participating In the annual ChamberofCommerce's Trade Show at the CLE grounds on May 9, 10 and 11 , 1996. For lnfonnatlon contact Denise Bruley at 343-8372. o The Department of Sociology is hosting a fundralslng dinner in honour ofDr. Antla Chen on Saturday, May 18 from 6:00 to 10:30 pm In the Faculty Lounge. Symposium, Dinner, Music. lickets are $40/person which includes a charitable tax receiptof$25. Proceeds wlll go towards the Chen Scholarship Fund. For infonnatlon call Sociology at ext. 8477. THE OUTPOST 1996 Nor'Wester Basketball camp Registration Deadline: June 28, 1996 1996 Nor'Wester Summer Hockey camp Registration Deadline: April 24, 1996 1996 Nor'Wester Girls Summer Volleyball camp Registration Deadline: June 28, 1996 For information contact the Athletics Office at 343-8213 ATTENTION ALL FIELDHOUSE USERS StartingMay 1, 1996, faculty and staffwith LU ID cards may use the cards to gain access to the Fieldhouse. If a family membership is required, contact the Athletics Office at 343-8213. Deadllne for submissions to the May Agora Is May 10, 1996 Agora The Agora is published by the Information Office of the Department of External Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly (except for July and August) to faculty, staff and friends of Lakehead University. Director of External Relations: Joy Himmelman Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: The Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7BSE1 Telephone: (807) 343-8300 FAX: (807} 343-8999 E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca .-. C. Tr ojan Ext e r nal Rela tion s '8 '8() f"i ~ 0. '8()'8 IL I __ iii • ========='==~ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ Agora, April 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.4 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on Norma Gibson, an announcement for Employee Service Recognition, 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 1996-04 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. R. Rosehart Employee Service Recognititon Lakehead Lakehead University LU Community Recognition Award Norma Gibson President's Perspective https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8de66df98dc3f3c61026732851501496.pdf caca09ae57e2941cca04884f3e0e03ae PDF Text Text Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada May 1996, Vol.. 13, No.5 Convocation '96 Saturday, May 25, 1996 Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Lenore Untinen Doctor ofSocial Work honoris causa Lome G. Everett Doctor of Science honoris causa Convocation will have a distinctly northern flavour this year with five out of six honorary degree recipients having strong connections with Northwestern Ontario. They include women's advocate Leni Untinen, scientist Lome Everett, as well as three locally-born businessmen who have gone on to pursue successful careers in engineering and transportation: Mel Pervais, Robert Paterson and Ronald Ristimaki. Mae Katt, a Lakehead graduate and former employee, will be awarded the title Fellow of the University, while Joe Logozzo, a long-time supporter of Lakehead University, will be presented with the prestigious Alumni Honour Award. Melvin Pervais Doctor of Engineering honoris causa Robert Paterson Doctor of Laws honoris causa Poet and literary critic Louis Dudek will address the morning Convocation which begins at 9:00 a.m. Melvin Pervais, an engineer, entrepreneur and member of the Fort William Indian Band, will address the afternoon Convocation beginning at 2:30 p.m. Celebrate Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week June 3-9, 1996. The number ofdegrees being granted this year should come close to last year's record-breaking total of 2,105. Assistant Registrar Brenda Nelson says she is expecting the University will confer at least 1,903 degrees -- a number which may climb as high as 1,953 when all the late additions are tallied. Ronald Ristimaki Doctor of Commerce honoris causa Louis Dudek Doctor of Letters honoris causa For more information contact the Office of the Registrar at 343-8269. -- FH �CONVOCATION'96 Leni Untinen For the past 20 years Leni Untinen has been working to advance women's access to safety, health services, education, training and employment Untinen is Co-ordinator for the Northwestern Ontario Women's Decade Council, a non-partisan advocacy organization dedicated to improving the status of women. She has served as a Board Member of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health; Board Member of Thunder Bay Ventures; Member of the Thunder Bay Police Employment Equity Committee; Member of Lakehead University's Women's Studies Advisory Committee and as an Appointee to numerous joint provincial government/ community working committees. She has worked extensively to eliminate violence against women and children. Her commitment to the prevention offamily violence includes being past chair and I0-year Board Member ofCrisis Homes Inc., sponsors of Faye Peterson Transition House; serving five years at the provincial level as an Executive Member of the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses; being staffand board trainer for Transition Houses and Family Resource Centres throughout Northern Ontario and Instructor in Family Violence Education at Confederation College. In 1992 Leni Untinen received the Canada 125 Commemorative Medal for volunteer service. Lorne G. Everett Dr. Lorne G. Everett is Chief Research Hydrogeologist and Vice-President of Geraghty & Miller, Inc., a company in California that provides a wide spectrum ofenvironmental consulting and engineering services, specializing in solving groundwater contamination problems and in remedial engineering. Everett has over 25 years experience in site characterization and remediation of soils and ground water. He is a nationally-recognized expert on groundwater and vadoze zone monitoring techniques and has developed state-of-the-art methods including soil core monitoring, soil pore-liquid monitoring, matrix potential measurement, neutron moderation, soil gas monitoring, and soil moisture measurement. 2 Lorne Everett is a graduate of Lakehead University (HBSc'68) and recipient of the prestigious Alumni Honour Award in 1989. He received his Master's and PhD from the University of Arizona and in 1995 became an elected member of the Russian Academy of Sciences. His many accomplishments include being co-editor of the World Groundwater Map developed for UNESCO; editor of a professional journal entitled Remediation Management; member ofthe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Terrorist Response Team in Washington, D.C.; and member of the Science Advisory Panel to the United States Navy National Test Site Program. Louis Dudek Louis Dudek is a poet, professor, critic and literary activist. He was born and educated in Montreal and then went on to McGill University to earn his B.A. During this time he wrote for the McGill Daily and his first published poems began to appear. In 1944 he moved to New York to attend graduate school at Columbia University and his doctoral dissertation was published as Literature and the Press. In 1952, together with Irving Layton and Raymond Souster, he established Contact Press which published the work of important Canadian poets of the fifties and sixties. In 1954, with Layton and Aileen Collins (whom he later married), he founded CIV/ n, an avant-garde magazine. In 1956 he established the McGill Poetry Series, launching the careers of Leonard Cohen and Daryl Hine. Then, in 1957, Dudek founded his own magazine, Delta (195766), which served not only as a vehicle for his own poetry and ideas, but a means of showcasing new and upcoming poets. He has many published poems, including East ofthe City (1946),Europe (1954), The Transparent Sea (1956), and En Mexico (1958). He also has several collections of poetry published, such as Cross Section: Poems from 1940 - 1980 ( 1981 ). Dudek is a noted anthologist and a frequent speaker. He is a professor emeritus of McGill University and is a Member of the Order of Canada. Melvin F. Pervais Melvin Pervais, a member of the Fort William Indian Band, is a licensed professional engineer and successful businessman living in Montana. At age 15 he left high school to apprentice as an Instrument Technician with Noranda Mines Chemical Plant in Ontario. By the late 1960s he had positioned himself on a career path in control systems engineering. In 1976 he founded Cataract, Inc., a specialized company for servicing the start-up of nuclear power plants and other highly automated industries. With an initial investment of $10,000, the firm expanded rapidly into a multi-million dollar company. After selling Cataract in 1984, Pervais retired at age 45 to the 14,000 acre Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, Montana, to operate a horse breeding and cattle operation. Since September, 1991, he has been president and CEO of Rhodium 2001, a company with a patent on a system which Pervais believes will be key to the future of the catalytic converter recycling and PGM recovery industry world-wide. Pervais is the recipient of the "Soar Like an Eagle" award from UNITY, an Indian youth group in Oklahoma City. The award was given to him for his "successful utilization of the principals of free enterprise and a commitment to excellence." Robert Paterson Over the years Robert Paterson has been a strong advocate of Thunder Bay's ability to be a centre ofcommerce and trade. He is currently a director of N.M. Paterson & Sons Limited and Chief Executive Officer of the company's Marine Division. From 1983 to 1994, Paterson served on the Board of Governors of Lakehead University including a term as Chair from 1990 to 1992. Paterson has a deep respect for knowledge and education and is described by his colleagues as being enthusiastic, hard-working, honest and fair in his business relations. Agora, May, 1996 �Robert Paterson is currently President and Director of Paterson Investments Limited; Tallwood Holdings Limited. Directorships include: Goderich Elevators Limited, Canadian Shipowners Association; Lloyds Register of Shipping -- Canadian Committee, Thunder Bay St. John Ambulance Brigade; Order of St. Lazarus, Thunder Bay Commandery; and the Senator Norman M. Paterson Foundation. Grad '96 Party Ronald Ristimaki Ronald Allan Ristimaki was born in Port Arthur in 1934 and received his education at St. James Public School and Port Arthur Collegiate. He emigrated to Michigan in 1961 to go into the tourism business. Upon returning to Canada, he joined Auto Haul away Ltd., an automobile transportation company. In 1981, Ristimaki and John Bruchal purchased the company and in 1986 Ristimaki became Chairman of the Board and majority shareholder. Under his leadership, Auto Haulaway Inc. grew to become North America's fourth largest car transporter with 960 trucks, trailers and 1800 employees, 22 terminals across Canada handling in excess of 2 million automobiles annually. During his years in business, Ristimaki was a director of the Motor Transport Industrial Relations Board and responsible for all union negotiations across Canada involving auto transport. His hobbies are boating and fishing. In 1993 the International Billfish Foundation awarded him the Top Angler in the Blue Marlin category. in the Outpost Friday, May 24, 1996 Mae V. Katt FeJlowof Lakehead University Mae Katt will be familiar to many staffand faculty at Lakehead as both an alumna and a former employee. She completed two degrees at Lakehead: a Master's degree in Curriculum Studies from the Faculty of Education and a HBScN degree from the School of Nursing. From 1986-1990 she worked as Program Co-ordinator of the Native Nurses Entry Program where she was responsible for curriculum development and liaison with First Nations and organizations. Students and guests, alumni, University faculty and staff are invited to come out and celebrate the 1996 Grad Class with entertainer MIKE WOODS 7-8 pm: Complimentary Beefon-a-Bun 8-9 pm: Remarks 9-1 pm: Entertainment Sponsored by Thunder Bay Travel Limited Airlane Hotel and Katt is currently Health Director of the Nishnawbe-aski Nation responsible for the development of community-based programs, training and political strategies to address youth suicide crisis in NAN First Nations. InterAd International She is a member of Teme-Augama Anishnabai (Temagami First Nation) and from 1994 to 1995, served as Second Chief of the Tribal Government during which she was successful in negotiating an Agreement-In-Principle with Ontario over a land claim settlement. Joe Logozzo to receive 1996 Alumni Honour Award ~ foe Logozzo, the President and General Manager of Iron Range Bus Lines Inc., has been chosen by the Lakehead University Alumni Association to receive their most prestigious award -- the Alumni Honour Award. Over the years, Logozzo has demontrated outstanding commitment to Lakehead University and to the City of Thunder Bay. Consistently a strong supporter of the Alumni Annual Fund, he has made provision for two scholarship endowments at Lakehead. From 1993 on, he has been the Chair of the University's Italian Studies Fund-raising Campaign, and has supported the Kinesiology Department by providing much needed dollars for equipment. Agora, May, 1996 3 �l,i34•);ilid•folh1iM;i=@1•13b 1111111111---------------------Recommendation Re-Appointment of Dean of Arts and Science I have received a unanimous recommendation from the Decanal Review Committee that Dr. Jim Gellert, Dean of Arts and Science, be recommended to the Board of Governors for a second term as Dean of Arts and Science. Distinguished Toastmaster at Lakehead University Dr. Yves Prevost, of the Faculty of Forestry, has just been elected as Lieutenant Governor of Marketing for Toastmasters International District 6 (NWO and Minnesota). Special congratulations, and keep up the good work. Dr. Prevost has been a key member of the team that initiated the development of a Toastmaster Chapter on the Lakehead University campus. Dr. Whitfield a Vice-Chair! by Dr. Robert Rosehart President Lakehead University Budget 1996 Report, Volume 1, Issue 8 (Final) To save the printing budget, this will incorporate the final issue of Budget '96 Report. On April 29, 1996, the Board of Governors approved the 1996/97 Operating Budget that was outlined in Budget '96 Report, Vol. I, Issue 7. This budget, which is really a three-year budget plan, sees the University return to a balanced budget position by Year 3 after the final payment of the cost of the various voluntary exit programs. The discussion by the Board was extensive and reflected on the key budget assumptions related to enrolment projections, student fees, and expenditure management. While it is generally recognized as desirable to have such high fee increases, it was also acknowledged that Lakehead University was in no better or worse situation with respect to fees than any of the Ontario universities. In fact, our fees will continue to be less than most other institutions. There was a lot of input to this budget process over an extensive period of time, and I feel that all involved need to be congratulated in that we have maintained our academic programs, not had to resort to involuntary downsizing, and have presented a model that preserves our financial integrity. Lakehead University Faculty Member Wins Prestigious OCUFA Teaching Award A special congratulations to Dr. Inderjit Nirdosh of the Department of Chemical Engineering on being selected as one of seven faculty from the Ontario universities to win an OCUFA Teaching Award for 1996. Dr. Nirdosh was recently honoured in Toronto at a special ceremony on Friday, May I 0, 1996. It's a Small World I received a donation to the Zimmermann Scholarship Fund in the mail recently from the President of the University of Waterloo, Dr. James Downey. It seems that Jim Downey and our Dr. Zimmermann were graduate students together in England in the '60s and Downey says he remembers Zimmermann with "affection" and "regard." 4 Over the years, Lakehead University has been an active participant in the Ontario/Baden-Wurttemberg University Student Exchange Program. Recently, Dr. John Whitfield, Vice-President (Academic), has been selected as the new Vice-Chair of the Ontario Program Committee. John's role will help to continue to encourage the participation of Lakehead University students in the BW Program and, as well, to encourage the BW students to spend an academic year at Lakehead University. New Wheels Those of you who visited the Trade Show noticed that the centrepiece of the Lakehead University display was Dr. Tsang's High Mileage Car from 1993. This was a very popular attraction, and it generated detailed questions which were hard to answer. Incidentally, a special thank you to all of the Lakehead University staff who volunteered in our both at the Trade Show. Once again, it was a great success. Personally, this year, I only visited the Beatrice Ice Cream Booth twice in support of the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. A new vehicle fabricated by engineering students will be unveiled to the media in the next few weeks. It is aptly named the "Environmental Vehicle" and will be electrically powered. Watch for it! Underground at Lakehead University Last Monday, I spent the day observing our electrical and mechanical trades' staff during a typical work day. Most of the real action occurs in the service tunnels and underground rooms that most ofus are oblivious to.during our working day. The environment in these areas is not always friendly and requires the expert work of our skilled staff. They work, I observed, in a mixture of routine and emergency and really reinforce how much campus we have to care for with such a small complement of skilled staff. Again, a special thanks to Jack Drewes, Alex Bohler and Fraser Clarke for their patience in explaining our various air, heating/ cooling, and electrical systems to me and for shepherding me through the day safely and successfully. Convocation '96 A special time for special people -- our Convocation '96, and I would encourage all of you to participate and share in the day of celebration with the Class of 1996. Agora, May, 1996 �AROUND CAMPUS "Leaner not Meaner" Budget approved by Board of Governors by Frances Harding Lakehead University has cut approximately 10 per cent ofits budget without layoffs and without cutting any academic programs. But in doing so, the University will carry $ 1 million deficit that will be amortized over a three-year period until a balanced budget is achieved in 1998-99. "You don't pull $5.37 million out of an institution without some downsides," said President of Lakehead University Bob Rosehart at an Open Budget Meeting on Thursday, April 25, 1996. "We've tried to have as minimal an impact as possible on the classroom." Various groups on campus have been meeting regularly to plan the budget since last November when Ontario Minister of Finance Ernie Eves announced a $400 million cut to post-secondary education. The final version -- model 18 -- was endorsed by The Task Force on Funding, which includes the members of the Senate Budget Committee, as well as the University's Labour Management Committee. It was approved by the Board of Governors on Monday, April 29, 1996. The three-year budget is based on the following assumptions: -- annual enrolment will remain at 5,600 for the three-year period. This figure is down slightly from 5,700 achieved in 199596, and down even further from the all-time high of6,045 in 199495. -- tuition for undergraduates will increase by 19.7 per cent in 199697, and approximately 2 per cent in each of the following two years. Graduate student fees have been increasing steadily over the last three years as Lakehead tries to place these fees on the same basis as the undergraduate fee structure at Lakehead. They will increase by 29.4 per cent in 1996-97. Fees for international students, now deregulated across the province, are being reduced significantly at Lakehead, as well as most Ontario universities, to allow us to compete for these students with other jurisdictions. A significant factor in preparing the new budget was the response to the Voluntary Exit Program which resulted in 60 people leaving Lakehead University (15 faculty and 45 staff). The cost of the program -- $4.12 million -- will be spread out over a three-year period. The savings achieved from voluntary exits, normal retirements, postponed retirements, previously-arranged voluntary exits and previous vacancies combined with savings associated with reductions in part-time positions (including sessionals), meant that Lakehead did not have to resort to involuntary layoffs. In fact, 29.5 out of a total of 94 vacated positions will be replaced Agora, May, 1996 ( 13 of which will be new faculty hires), meaning that starting May 1, 1996, Lakehead University will operate with 64.5 fewer positions than it had a year ago. Special effort was made to avoid involuntary layoffs and to preserve academic programs. "One of the downsides of the rejected option of shutting down some of our smaller programs," said Rosehart, "is that they also tend to be the ones that relate significantly to our northern mission ... those programs are an important reason as to why there is a university here in Northwestern Ontario." In his presentation at the Open Budget Meeting, Vice-President (Academic) John Whitfield praised the deans and directors who worked together to rationalize the delivery ofacademic programs. "It has not been an easy process," said Whitfield. "Not all courses will be taught, but the integrity of programs will be preserved." Vice-President (Administration) Fred Poulter, who is retiring this year, was careful to point out this budget includes no salary increases or decreases. Lakehead has been able to maintain the status quo. Since the University is losing its Vice.:President (Administration), some re-structuring will be order, said Whitfield. While details have yet to be worked out, in future, three administrative directors (Executive Director, University Services; Director ofFinance; Director of Human Resources) will report to the President and three academic directors (Registrar; Director of Leaming Systems; and Director of Student and Alumni Services) will report to the Vice-President (Academic). One bright spot on the horizon is that applications for first-year enrolment at Lakehead are up by 2.5 per cent over last year. It remains to be seen whether increased applications this year will lead to an actual increase in student registrations. One thing is for certain: competition for students is bound to increase as tuition dollars become more and more the "bread and butter" of Ontario universities. What are the characteristics of an organization that is able to plan and achieve high-quality outcomes even during tough times? The two most crucial characteristics are: 1) a core of well-placed members who are able to work effectively with others even under difficult conditions/ and 2) an organizational culture that supports significant learning and change -- Ken Brown Professor of Forestry and Instructional Development Advisor 5 �RESEARCH NEWS NSERC and SSHRC Results Announced for 1996-97 Competitions by Anne Klymenko The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) have announced the results of their 199697 annual research grants competitions. Total NSERC funding to Lakehead University this year is down by about 3 per cent, but our success rate increased to 75 per cent this year from 60 per cent last year (national success rate for 1996-97 is 76 per cent). In total Lakehead researchers received 41 awards valued at $730,000. Following is a list of recipients at Lakehead who were successful in NSERC's 1996-97 annual research grants competition: Department of Biology Dr. R. Freitag, "History of the North American Cicindelidae," $11,100, Renewal (2-4) Dr. M. W. Lankester, "Parasite and diseases of northern animals," $20,000, New (1-4) Dr. A. U. Mallik, "Retrogressive succession and biodiversity in nutrient poor cool-temperature forests after disturbance," $10,000, New (1-4) Dr. D. W. Morris, "Habitat selection across ecological scales," $48,300, New (1-1) Department of Chemical Engineering Dr. L. J. Garred, "Urea sensor for urea kinetic modelling and erythropoietin studies," $15,000, Renewal (3-3) Dr. I. Nirdosh, "Removal of radionuclide and heavy metal contaminants from low-level radioactive waste," $20,000, Renewal (3-4) Dr. V. R. Puttagunta, "Viscosity prediction and radiation assisted upgrading of heavy oils," $19,600, New (1-4) Department of Civil Engineering Dr. S. M. Easa, "Highway geometric design for safety," $18,700, Renewal (3-4) Dr. K. D. Eigenbrod, "Effects of freezing and thawing on the hydraulic-conductivity of fine grained soils," $11,200, Renewal (2-4) Dr. S. A. Mi17.a, "Strength and stiffness of slender composite steel-concrete beam-columns," $16,700, Renewal (3-4) Dr. U.S. Panu, "Extension of pattern recognition based methodology for infilling of missing values in streamflow records," $17,700, Renewal (3-4) Department of Electrical Engineering Dr. F. Karray, "Hierarchical control structure for flexible manipulators systems," $11,400, Renewal (2-4) Dr. D. Makrakis, "Transceiver and medium access technology for multimedia personal/mobile communications," $22,750, New (1-4) Dr. R. J. Omeljaniuk, "Neurochemical receptors, actions, and mechanisms in fish brain: pituitary axis," $20,000, Renewal (34) Dr. K. Natarajan, "Controller design for some discrete time periodic systems," $16,000, New (1-3) Department of Chemistry Dr. M. Lui, "Finite element analysis of nonlinear shell structures; random vibration analysis of general nonlinear structures," $10,000, Renewal (3-4) Dr. T. M. Garver, "The structure and reactivity of wood macromolecules," $15,000, New (1-1) Dr. A. N. Hughes, "Reactions of transition metal-phosphine systems with hydro-borate and other reducing agents in the presence of carbon monoxide and isonitriles." With: Dr. D. G. Holah, $28,000, Renewal (3-5) Dr. S. D. Kinrade, "Aqueous chemistry of silicon," $22,000, New (1-2) Dr. N. A. Weir, "Studies ofphotodegradation of polymers," $20,000 Renewal (3-4) Department of Geology Dr. G. J. Borradaile, "Rock magnetism," $60,600, Renewal (25) Dr. P. W. Fralick, "Paleogeographical interpretation of Archean sedimentary sequences in Northwestern Ontario," $16,500, Renewal (4-4) Dr. R. H. Mitchell, "Petrology of kimberlites and alkaline rocks," $75,000, New ( 1-5) 6 Department of Mechanical Engineering Dr. H. T. Saliba, "Experimental and theoretical free vibration analysis of thin plates with various shapes, boundary conditions and complicating factors," $15,000, Renewal (4-4) Dr. A. Sedov, "Ultrasonic beam models for NDE applications," $6,780, New (1-3) Dr. B. Singh, "Analytical, numerical and experimental studies in jet cutting of oil sands," $13,300, Renewal (2-4) Department of Mathematical Sciences Dr. M. W. Benson, "Parallel iterative methods," $8,000, Renewal (4-5) Dr. S. Di, "Optimality conditions for nonsmooth optimization problems differentiable at one point and numerical methods," $6,000, New (1-4) Dr. C. T. Hoang, "Algorithmic graph theory with emphasis on perfect graphs," $13,000, Renewal (2-4) Agora, May, 1996 �June 3 - 7, 1996. Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week at Lakehead Universit Health & Safety Week Theme: ''Training - Target Zero'' Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week [COHSW], an initiative of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, will be celebrated nationally from June 3rd to 9th, 1996. This year' s theme of COHSW, "Training - Target Zero ", recognizes that training in health and safety is crucial if we want to achieve a goal of zero accidents and deaths in the workplace. Last year, Canadian workers lost more than 15 million days from injuries, ten times the number from strikes and lockouts. On average, there' s an accident every 38 seconds (830,000 in 1995) and two workers die every day (more than 700 a year). Direct and indirect costs are more than $10 billion. We can do much better by actively training all of our staff. Knowing about and practicing health and safety at work can help to eliminate on-the-job fatalities, reduce pain and suffering, and save dollars for everyone. Here, at Lakehead University, we are celebrating COHSW by providing training opportunities for employees during the week of June 3rd to 7th, 1996, and by exhibiting University and community-based health and safety resources in the Agora on June 4th and 5th. In addition, we are using COHSW to launch a number of new safety initiatives and promotions. This guide will provide you with a schedule of events planned during the week. We look forward to meeting with you during the week, and to establishing a health and safety dialogue which will carry us through the year. "Working Together to Create a Safe and Healthy Place for Work & Study" The Thunder Bay Community Health & Safety Project The Thunder Bay Community Health & Safety Project is a group of individuals representing government, labour, business, education, health care, utilities and other organizations. Jts goal is to raise the health and safety awareness of the Thunder Bay community, inside and outside the workplace, by encouraging participation in Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week. We are grateful for the support of the Community Health & Safety Project in helping us to bring health and safety training to the community on June 4th and 5th through "Community Partnerships in Health & Safety". We are also pleased to host the 3rd Annual Health & Safety Awards Luncheon on June 5th. Sponsored by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the luncheon is supported by the Thunder Bay Community Health & Safety Project. �Page 2 COHSW Monday, June 3rd, 1996 Safety Incentive Program Launch COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN HEALTH & SAFETY: JUNE 4TH & 5TH, 1996 Launch the new Safe and Sound Health Presentations Presentations are available at no cost to participants. Please call 343-8022 to reserve a seat. & Safety lncetttive Program with the Joint Health & Safety Committee in the Faculty Lounge from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Monday, June 3rd, I 996. Safe and Sound distinguishes itself from other "statistics-bound" safety incentive programs by· recognizing safe and healthy behaviours. Awards will be made in the following categories: Safety Time -All the Time: Personal Achievement in Safety. Join with us in recognizing the first recipient of this award. The award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through their commitment to making Lakehead University a safe and healthy place for work and study. Fit - 5: Personal Achievement in Fitness. Fit-5 is a five level fitness program which recognizes individuals as they achieve personal fitness goals. Participants work their way through the five levels of Fit-5 by participating in their choice of fitness activities ... from gardening, to walking, to swimming and beyond! Awards are given for each level of achievement. Individuals are encouraged to collect all five awards, and to make fitness a part of their daily routine. Great Ideas: Innovation in Health & Safety. What better place than a University to generate great ideas in the fields of health and safety? Through the Great Ideas forum, individuals will be encouraged to share their ideas for making Lakehead a safer and healthier workplace. We will recognize the first winner on Monday, June 3rd, 1996. The following sessions are presented courtesy of the Thunder Bay Community Health & Safety Projects on both Tuesday, June 4th and Wednesday, June 5th, 1996. Three Sessions Each Day in RB-2025: The following events will be open both to the University community and to representatives from workplaces in the City of Thunder Bay and area. 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Exhibits and Displays "Health & Safety Basics for Workers" 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Agora: Four Sessions Each Day in RB-2024: Representatives from the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Ministry of Labour, the Transportation Safety Association, the Municipal Safety Association, the Workers' Compensation Board, the Thunder Bay Fire Department, the Resource Centre for Occupational Health & Safety, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers, Inc. , the Workers' Health & Safety Centre, the College, University, and School Safety Council of Ontario, the LU Employee Assistance Program, the LU Joint Health & Safety Committee, and the LU Emergency First Response Team will be in the Agora to help with your health & safety questions. Health and Safety Video Festival. 9:00 AM-10:00 AM 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM I :45 PM - 2:45 PM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM "Health & Safety Basics for Supervisors, Employers and Owners" One Session Each Day in RB-2025: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM "Young Worker Awareness" One Session Each Day, Conference Room C, Bartley Hall Residence: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon, and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Room RB-2047: "Due Diligence for Senior Managers" Come out and preview potential training materials for your workplace or classroom. (This is a video / workbook presentation. Workbooks can be purchased at a cost of $20.00.) �Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week at Lakehead University Page 3 Tuesday, June 4, 1996 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM Lower Lecture Theatre 10:00 AM - 11 :00 AM Room #RB-2026 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Room #RB-2026 Bonnie Lindberg, Canadian Cancer Society Patricia Hope, Workers' Compensation Board Barb Churchill, Transportation Safety Association "Sunsense. " "Office Ergonomics: Hands-On Solutions" "Due Diligence I Due Diligence in ·1he Transportation ofDangerous Goods" 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM Lower Lecture Theatre 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Lower Lecture Theatre Walter Martin, Employee Assistance Program "Change and Stress" Connie Lake, Thunder Bay District Health Unit 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Lower Lecture Theatre Ina Chomyshyn Resource Centre for Occupational Health & Safety "Workplace Air Contaminants" "Adult Immunization" 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Room #BB-1051 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Lower Lecture Theatre John Petherick, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Diana Smith, Thunder Bay District Health Unit "Health & Safety Resources · on the Internet" 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM Residence Cafeteria Canadian Society of Safety Engineering "Health & Safety Awards luncheon" (See Page 4 for details.) "Hepatitis Bin the Workplace" Wednesday, June 5, 1996 12:00 Noon - 1 :00 PM Room #RB-2026 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Room #RB-2026 Patricia Hope, Workers' Compensation Board John Petherick, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers "Office Ergonomics: Hands-On Solutions" 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Room #RB-2026 "The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers" 9:00 AM - 10: 15 AM Lower Lecture Theatre John Petherick, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers. Brad Fraser, Workers' Compensation Board "The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers" "Helpful Hints in Understanding WCB and Return to Work Programs" 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Room #BB-1051 John Petherick, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers "Health & Safety Resources on the Internet " 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Lower Lecture Theatre Diana Smith, Thunder Bay District Health Unit "Hepatitis Bin the Workplace" �Page4 COHSW Health & Safety Awards Luncheon. Sponsored by the Canadian Society ofSafety Engineering. Date: Wednesday, June 5, 1996. Location: Residence Cafeteria. Time: Noon - l :30 PM This is a community event. Individua ls & groups will be recognized in • the following categories: Lifetime Achievement Award, Outstanding Individual,. Community Health & Safety Award, Outstanding Health & Safety Committee and Outstanding Safety Innovation. $ /0.00 per person (payable at the door). Special Courses for University Employees "WHMIS Train-the-Trainer" UPCOMING EVENTS: June 6th & 7th 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, and Look for the following events coming up this summer ... 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM RC-1003 A two day course to train staff as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS] trainers. This is a follow-up to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit presentations, "Adult Immunization ", and "Hepatitis Bin the Workplace". This course will help supervisors whose employees work with hazardous materials to meet their legal obligations under the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and WHMIS Regulations. Immunizations will be coordinated for University employees through the Lakehead University Health Services Department. The course will also help faculty, technicians, and laboratory instructors whose students work with hazardous materials. What are your legal obligations under WHMJS? How can you demonstrate "due diligence" with respect to programs involving hazardous materials and students? Find the answers in this class. Call 343-8022 to book a class. Special Events: June 6th & 7th "Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR" "Blood Pressure Clinic" Four Courses: June 4th & 5th, June 6th & 7th, June 10th & 11th and June 17th & 18th June 7th, 1996 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Health Services Department Each course is 16 hours long: 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, and I :00 PM - 5:00 PM Drop by the Health Services Department to have your blood pressure checked. No appointment necessary. Location: RC-1001: June 4th & 5th, and June 6th & 7th Avila Room E: June 10th & 11th, and June 17th & 18th A two day standard first aid course with CPR certification included. This course is at no-cost to designated first aiders. "Immunization Clinic" Health Services Department "Student Safety in tire Classroom, Laboratory & Field" A seminar presented by the Insurers' Advisory Organization [IAO], and the Canadian Universities Reciprocal Insurance Exchange [CURIE]. This course will be of interest to faculty, technicians, instructors, and administrators who have ever asked the question: "What is my liability/ the University's liability with respect to student safety?" Some practical information in developing safety policies, programs & procedures which address student safety will be offered. "Tire Lake/read University Employee Walking Club" "Hazardous Waste Removal'' June 6th & 7th Join us in launching the club just for University employees! Staff will be available to help you with inventory & labelling requirements for hazardous wastes. Waste removal will occur during June for items declared by June 7th. Do you enjoy walking already? Do you need a walking partner? Have you meant to start a walking program & just haven't got around to it? Call 8022 for information. This is the club for you! �Mrs. W. Huang, "Numerical algorithms for linear constrained convex programming problems," $8,400, Renewal (2-4) Dr. X. Li, "Distributed logic programming language design and implementation," $5,000, Renewal (2-4) Dr. T. Miao, "Geometric properties of Bp (G) and the exposed points of the set of invariant means," $11,200, Renewal (2-4) Dr. Y. Yao, "Multistrategy information retrieval," $14,300, Renewal (2-4) Dr. J. Zhou, "Robust experimental designs for linear models with correlated errors,"$ I 5,400, New (l-4) Dr. J. Zhou, "Robust experimental designs for linear models with correlated errors," $14,364, Equipment (1-1) Department of Social Work: J.R. Graham (new faculty member) "Window into a Profession in Crisis: A History of the University of Toronto School of Social Work, 1914-1970" $59,000 over 3 years (New Grant) Faculty of Education Hope Fennell, Co-investigator: Ti King, School of Nursing "Women in Leadership: Experiences of School Administrators and Nurse Managers" $19,700, Renewal (3-3) Making Science Come Alive by Yves Prevost Department of Physics Dr. M. C. Gallagher, "Scanning tunneling microscopy and surface physics of metal oxides," $12,000, New (l-1) Dr. M. H. Hawton, "Photon-matter interactions/physics of abdsorbed water," $13,000, New (l-4) Dr. W. J. Keeler, "Optical spectroscopy of semiconductor heterostructures and heterogeneous materials," $14,500, Renewal (3-4) Dr. V. V. Paranjape, "Research in solid state physics," $8,000, New (1-4) Dr. W. M. Sears, "The electrical properties of the surface-gas interface of wide band gap semiconductors," $11,000, Renewal (3-3) Department of Psychology Dr. C. A. G. Hayman, "Separating episodic and semantic contributions to memory performance," $15,000, Renewal (3-3) SSHRC funding to Lakehead University increased by 44 per cent, and the number of applications submitted to the Council also increased by 27 per cent Although our success rate this year (16 per cent) is well below the national average (30 per cent), the results are still promising for SSHRC researchers at Lakehead, given the budget cuts at SSHRC and the increased competition for limited research dollars nationally. Following is a list of the 1996-97 successful SSHRC research grant recipients: Faculty of Arts and Science Department of Anthropology: Dr. El Molto "The Bioarchaeology of Las Palmas Culture of the Cape Region of the Baja California" $93,425 Renewal (2-3) Department of History: Dr. Bruce Muirhead, "Development of Canada's Foreign Economic Policy" $17,000 over 2 years (New Grant) Department of Geography: Harun Rasid, Co-investigator: Wolfgang Haider, CNFER "Participatory Rural Appraisal and Discrete Choice Experiments for Improving Floodplain Management in Bangladesh" $40,000 over 3 years (new grant) Agora, May, 1996 The Regional Science Fair has come and gone once again. In early April more than 200 students in grades 5 to OAC presented the best science projects in Lakehead's C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse. Topics cover everything from edib_le insects to protecting computer discs from data scrambling. This annual event encourages young people to think about the scientific method and to apply it to a problem of interest to them. The focus is participation and judges interact with the students to give them some critical discussions. Every year many Lakehead University faculty participate in the judging. The top projects go on to the next level of competition and the Canada-wide Science Fair in North Bay. This year the top projects for Juniors (grades 5& 6) were: Life-- Sarah Tinkler-Josephi from Kakabeka Falls "Nature Own"; Physical -- Erin Parker, Kakabeka Falls "Hook, Line and Sinker"; Engineering -- Sarah Ferguson, Bishop Gallagher "Fingerprints." Best Junior overall was Kyle Moore from Sacred Heart with "The Mind's Eye." Top Intermediate was Melanie Breukelman with "Photosynthesis and Oil Spills" and the top Senior was Avery Pennarun and Dave Coombs from St. Patrick's High School with "Vision Audio." The best of the Fair was Kyle Moore with 'The Mind's Eye" who will be going to the Canada-wide Science Fair along with Erin Parker and the duo of Avery Pennarun and Dave Coombs. Congratulations to all the participants, students and judges for making science come alive. If any faculty or staff members wish to judge next year, contact me at ext. 8342 and I will get in touch with you in February 1997. 7 �■ ;JJ1¥id9=Ei~••i•¥i9:jj~(c-l--------------------Chemical Engineering Dr. I. Nirdosh has published the following papers: "Low-Cost Experiments in Chemical Engineering" (co-author: Dr. M.H.I. Baird) in Chemical Engineering Education, vol. 30(1); and "An Experience in Problem Base Leaming" and "Some Suggestions for Achieving Better Grades," both in Canadian Chemical News, vol. 48(3). English Jennifer Hunter CIAU Champion Lakehead University sent its largest contingent of 13 athletes to the OUANOWlAA Indoor Track & Field Championships at York University in March and two of those athletes progressed to the CIAU Indoor Track & Field Championship held at the University of Windsor. When all was said and done, the Lakehead University Track and Field team had its first CIAU champion and All-Canadian in long jumper, Jennifer Hunter. Hunter jumped a personal best distance of 5.99 metres in the long jump to win gold and 12.17 metres for a fourth place finish in the triple jump. These results seemed to fit a season filled with hard work and progressive successes for this Thunder Bay native. Throughout the season, Hunter was undefeated in her speciality oflongjump which is quite an impressive feat when you consider she faced top jumpers from the U.S. Midwest and Canada in a meet schedule which a lso included competitions in Minneapolis and Winnipeg. Hunter will be missed next year as she will receive her honours degree in Kinesiology at Convocation in May. Her future plans include training for and competing in the Olympic trials to be held in Montreal in June. --Stu Julius 8 Dr. Jeanette Lynes presented a paper entitled "We're His Fan: Packaging Leonard Cohen" at the Northeast Modem Language Association's annual conference held at McGill University, Montreal, from April 19-21, 1996. Forestry Dr. Willard H. Carmean recently had the following published: "Forest site-quality estimation using forest ecosystem classification in Northwestern Ontario" in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 39: 493-508. This same article also was published on pp. 493-508 in the Proceedings of the "Global to Local Ecological Land Classification" conference held in Thunder Bay on August 14-17, 1994. The book containing conference proceedings is: R.A. Sims, I.G.W. Corns and K. Klinka, 1996, Global to Local Ecological Land C/assification, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, 610 pp. Education Dr. John O'Meara and J. Randolph Valentine of the University of Wisconsin-Madison organised a conference entitled "Algonquian Reference Materials Guidelines Conference" which was held at the Prince Arthur Hotel March 8-9, 1996. Sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training, the conference brought together approximately 20 individuals involved in preparing reference grammars and dictionaries for the Algonquian languages of Ontario: Ojibwe, Cree, Potawatomi, and Delaware. In October, 1995, the executive committee of the Ontario Society for Education through Art (OSEA) elected Dr. Fiona Blaikie to be the editor of the Journal of the Ontario Society for Education through Art. This is a refereed journal and it is an official publication of the Canadian Society for Education through Art (CSEA), and of course the OSEA. This editorial position puts her on the executive committees of both the OSEA and the CSEA. She will be travelling to Toronto in late May, 1996, for the next OSEA executive meeting, and shortly thereafter presenting with Dr. Tom Puk a paper entitled, "A study of grace as a form of nurturing in teaching" at the Leameds Conference at Brock University. Two papers are in press: "Qualitative Assessment of Senior Secondary Studio Art: Definitions, Problems and Solutions," and "Art Education in South Africa in the Midst of Transition: Township and private Schools." These papers will both be published in the Canadian Review ofArt Education. The first paper originally was prepared for a keynote address at the Nova Scotia Teachers' Union Conference, The Summer Institute on Assessment and Accountability in August, 1994. Sociology Dr. Gary M. O'Bireck has published the book, Not a Kid Anymore: Canadian Youth, Crime, and Subcultures, Toronto, Nelson Canada, 1996. The edited volume includes contributions by such well-known sociologists as Robert Prus, L. A. Visano, Daniel Glenday, R. S. Ratner, Ann Duffy, and W. Gordon West. O'Bireck's own contributions include " Preppies and Heavies in Bigtown: Secondary School Experiences," and "You Gotta Walk That Walk and Talk That Talk: Youth Subcultures and Gang Violence." Fourteen original articles are contributed by 13 authors with the entire book edited by O 'Bireck. Sociology Dr. Anita Chen has been invited to write a group entry on Filipinos and her manuscript has been accepted for inclusion in the major reference work entitled, The Peoples of Canada: An Encyclopedia for the Country, being prepared by the Multicultural History Society of Ontario and published by the University of Toronto Press. It will be a "definitive, comprehensive and eminently readable guide to the history, heritage, unique features and common characteristics of all the peoples who presently live and have ever lived in Canada." Chen has also completed another major work. Her latest book, From Sunbelt to Snowbelt: Filipinos in Canada, has been Agora, May, 1996 �accepted for publication by the Research Centre for Canadian Ethnic Studies, University of Calgary. It contains a collection of her published articles and conference papers on Filipino-Canadians, an ongoing research project which she has been working on for the past 20 years or more. A section taken from the Foreward written by Dr. Wsevolod Isajiw, Director, Robert F. Hamey Professorship and Program in Ethnic, Immigration and Pluralism Studies and Professor of Sociology, University of Toronto, highlights her work: " ... The book thatfollows is a result ofdetailed work over the years that has attempted to assess the status of one ofthe most interesting Asian groups in Canada, the Filipinos. Up to now there has been no major. systematic sociological work in the English language on the Filipinos in Canada and Anita Chen s essays go a long way to fill this gap. Her work not only throws light on the sociological character of the Filipino community, Chen also wants to see the Filipinos alongside other Asian communities and in comparison with the sociological features of Canadian society as a whole... . " Civil Engineering Dr. Said Easa and his graduate students presented the following papers at the annual conference of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), held in Washington, D.C., January 7-11, 1996: "Thermal Stress and Fractural Analysis of Asphalt Overlays" with Shalaby, A. and Abd El Halim, A. and "Analytical Model for Sight Distance Analysis on 3-D Highway Alignments" with Hassan, Y. and Abd El Halim, A. Both papers have been accepted for publication in the TRB Journal. Business Administration Assistant Professor Jack Christy (on leave) has received funding from the Society of Management Accountants of Canada in support of his doctoral research. The Canadian Society awards doctoral funding to select CMAs on the basis of a variety of academic and professional criteria. "The Society views this program as a significant contribution to management education in Canada," according to Bill Langdon, the Society's Vice-President. Christy is pursuing his PhD at the Management Centre of the University of Bradford in England. He is currently in Canada to conduct his re- Agora, May, 1996 search field work with CEOs across Canada. His research concentrates on "strategic aspects of management control systems: the role of values in the control of business strategy." Geography Volume 5 of Progress in Rural Policy and Planning edited by Dr. Robert Dilley has been published by Wiley. This is an annual survey of developments in Europe, North America and Australia. . The Canadian section includes the regular Annual Review, compiled by Dilley from government publications,journals and submissions from correspondents across Canada. There is also a major article on the crisis in the East Coast fishery and its effects on rural Newfoundland. Dilley has been Canadian editor for all five volumes of Progress in Rural Policy and Planning, as well as for its predecessor, the International Yearbook ofRural Planning. Music Dr. Glen Carruthers has been elected to the national board of directors and vicechair of the Ontario Regional Council of the Canadian Music Centre. His article "Percy Grainger and Louise McDowell" has appeared in The Grainger Society Journal (XIII/I), pp. 17-31. Economics Dr. Witold Jankowski and Dr. B. Moazzami have published their book entitled Northern Ontario at the Crossroads: New Challenges and Realities. It is on sale at the LU Alumni Bookstore for $49.95. Political Science Dr. Laure Paquette has agreed to serve as expert advisor to the Universite du Quebec a Montreal, one of the largest universities in Quebec, in its attempt to develop its research potential and programs on Asia and the Pacific. These initiatives will be built on the Princeton model of mixed private and public sector funding and participation. Paquette's article on "The Republic of China's Strategy in Post-Cold War" has recently appeared in the March 1996 issue ofIssues and Studies, Taiwan's leading journal of political science. Articles published in Issues and Studies are regularly reported in International Political Science Abstracts, the most authoritative and prestigious abstracts in the discipline. Inderjit Nirdosh receives OCUFAAward A professor in Lakehead's Department of Chemical Engineering is among the seven chosen from across the province to receive teaching awards this year from the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations. The OCUFA teaching awards annually honour those academics who have shown exceptional teaching skills as supported by statements from students, colleagues, administration and alumni. Course development, instruction and outreach are all documented in the nomination dossiers. Receiving the 1995 OCUFA Teaching awards are: Murray Bryant, Faculty of Management University of Toronto; Michael Connelly, Department ofCurriculum, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education; Alan Filewod, Department of Drama, U of Guelph; Rosemary Fisher, Faculty of Music, Wilfrid Laurier University; Ron Klingspon, Department of English, Nipissing University; Christine Overall, Department of Philosophy, Queen's University, and lnderjit Nirdosh, Department of Chemical Engineering, Lakehead University. Dr. Nirdosh is the recipient of both the Lakehead University Distinguished Instructor Award and the Lakehead University Distinguished Researcher Award. He was featured in a profile entitled "Dual Winners" in the February, 1996, issue of the Agora. 9 �AROUND CAMPUS WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY by Gisella Scalese Try this Website for finding Journal Articles UnCover http://www.carl.org/uncover Uncover is a multi-disciplinary database and article delivery service containing references to over 4 million journal articles. These 4 million journal articles come from the collections of UnCover contributor libraries in Colorado, California, Wyoming, Hawaii, Iowa and Maryland. Approximately 53 per cent of UnCover's titles are in the area of science, technology and medicine, Social sciences titles make up 33 per cent, with a significant number of business-related titles, and 14 per cent of titles are in the humanities. Individuals can search the contents of the Uncover database to identify journal titles in a subject area. UnCover also provides a document delivery service, however, individuals may wish to check the holdings of Lakehead University Library or use the Library's Interlibrary Loan Service to obtain articles. UnCover also offers an electronic mail alert service called UnCover Reveal. An individual can select a list ofjournals for which they would like to receive tables of contents. When the next issue of any of those journals is entered into the UnCover system, a copy of the table ofcontents is sent to the individual's e-mail address. Tables of contents from up to 50 journals may be received for an annual fee of$20. If you would like more information or require assistance in using the Uncover system, please contact the Information Desk on the Main Floor of The Chancellor Paterson Library (ext. 8302). On their way to Gifu Four students from Lakehead University will spend three months on a social and cultural exchange in Gifu, Japan. They are Tricia McClelland (Business Admin.), Lisa Nicol (Bachelor of Education, J/1 French), Kathleen Plumridge (Bachelor of Education, History), and Meghan Southwell (Bachelor of Arts/Education, Political Science). They left on April 30, for Gifu University in Japan, where they will be staying with host families and attending university studying basic Japanese and learning about the Japanese culture through lectures, class discussions and field trips. Depending on the availability of some professors, the students will also take Japanese arts and crafts lessons. As Canadian ambassadors, these students will be requested on different occasions to make presentations to introduce general topics on Canada and Thunder Bay. This is the sixth year that Lakehead University has had students go to Japan on a three-month social and cultural exchange. LU On May 24, twenty-seven students will arrive in Thunder Bay and from the Gifu University of Education and Languages to live on campus for three months to learn about Canadian culture. RBC Continuing Education is looking for families to host one or two Dominion students for a weekend throughout the summer months in order that these students can experience how a typical Canadian family Securities lives. Those interested are invited to contact Susan Burton at 343-8068. host Seminar on Planned Giving Earlier this month, Lakehead University hosted a seminar on Planned Giving for charitable and not-for-profit agencies in Thunder Bay The seminar, given by Bill O'Hara ofRBC Dominion Securities and Jim Lackner, Wee President of RBC Dominion Securities Financial Services (Insurance Subsidiary), focussed on the many ways that we can benefit from a reduction in income tax while supporting our favorite charity through bequests, life insurance policies, gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts. For more information, contact Vonnie Cheng at 343-8913. 10 Agora, May, 1996 �!44,,nm@M 1995/96 vacation entitlement must be taken before June 30, 1996 for most staff. The vacation year for IUOE, SEIU and USWA employees is calculated by their anniversary date. Quote ofthe Month: The trouble with raising children is that your foot is still on the brake long after they're behind the steering wheel. The 1996 Federal Budget: Implications for the Pension Industry 3. Reduction in Age Limit for RPPs, RRSPs and DPSPs - Effective January 1, 1997 the age limit of 71 for maturing RPPs, RRSPs and DPSPs will be reduced to 69. 4. Deduction for RRSP and RRIF Administration Fees Eliminated - Administrative fees paid outside the plan are no longer deductible. 5. Transfer from DB Plan to RRIF - After 1995, lump sum amounts will be transferable from a defined benefit RRP to a RRIF after age 72. This was previously not allowed after age 71. 6. Limiting relief from withholding tax for non-residents - Currently, non-residents are subject to a 25% withholding· tax rate on pension income from Canada or they can elect to file a Canadian tax return and pay tax at the normal rate. The Budget proposes to limit the extent of tax relief by basing the ordinary tax rate on world wide income. 7. OAS Benefits will be replaced by new Senior's Benefit - The budget proposed to replace the Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIC) by a single tax-free Seniors Benefit beginning in 200 I that will be fully indexed. The age credit for people over 65 and the pension income credit of $1 ,000 will also be eliminated at that time. Source: Benefits and Pension Monitor -April 1996 Finance Minister Paul Martin's Federal Budget of March 6, 1996, though generally thought to be uneventful, does contain some significant implications for pension plans which are worth noting. The following is a round-up of the changes. 1. Contribution Limits - RRSP contributions will be frozen at $ 13,500 through 2004, and are scheduled to increase to $ 14,500 in 2004 and $ 15,500 in 2005, and then will be indexed to the average wage beginning in 2006. - Contributions to defined contribution Registered Pension Plans (RRPs) will be frozen at equivalent levels, increasing to $14,500 in 2003 and $15,500 in 2004, and indexed from 2005. - The DPSP dollar limit remains set at one half of the dollar limit for money purchase pension plans in each year. - The defined benefit annual maximum pension limit of $1 ,722.22 per year of service is frozen until the end of 2004, and will then be indexed from 2005. 2. RRSP Carry Forward Room Increased - Seven-year limit on the carry-forward of unused RRSP room accumulated since 1991 has been eliminated, so that all RRSP room can be carried forward indefinitely. • / ~ ---- --~ I ( , i_ ~ iJ -; Going South on your Summer Vacation? Be sure to pick up a coupon for $4 to $6 savings at Canada's Wonder~and and more at participatmg hotels. ~-~ ~ Canada's WonderlandIt's Bigger, Better, Wilder 'n Wetter this year!! Holiday Schedule 1996: Monday 20 May 1996 Victoria Day Monday l July 1996 Canada Day Monday 5 August 1996 Civic Holiday Monday 2 September 1996 Labour Day Monday 14 October 1996 Thanksgiving Day [I H aNfl NA1 0 a I I Human Resources Telephone 343-8334 _Fax nu_mbe r -34-6-7701 Agora, May 1996 11 �CALENDAR Wall of Fame Induction Dinner June 1, 1996 A dinner will be held on SaturdaY✓ June 1, 1996 at the Victoria Inn. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Athletics Office. For Information call 343-8213. Seniors Day on Campus June 14, 1996 Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health in conjunction with the Office of the Registrar is sponsoring the 5th annual ''Seniors Day on Campus." Each year the University honours its senior students and particularly its senior graduates by giving them the opportunity to share their learning experiences with other who may be interested in being students at Lakehead University. On FridaY✓ June 14, 1996 from 12 noon to 4:30 pm seniors, their professors, students ofgerontologY✓ and dignitaries from the University and community will gather in the Agora. The seniors will have the chance to hear keynote speakers and attend mini--lectures and discussion groups. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. "Artist as Educator, Educator as Artist" Annual Western Lecture by Dr. Roger Clark at The University of Western Ontario July 5, 1996 Brain Gym Science Club Summer Science Camps in Plant Biotechnology and Fungal Biotechnology for students in Grades 6 to 13 during the months ofJuly and August. Cost $400/person (additional child from the family $300). For information contact Dr. Lada Malek, 344-0230 (home) and 343-8709 (work) PUBLIC LECTURE "Forensic Application of DNA Technology" presented by the Centre of Forensic Science Tuesday, May 28, 1996 Braun Building, Room 0017 7:30 pm All welcome For more information, call 343-8372 12 We still need team-mates! Our Lakehead team must have 10 -20 members and each member must raise a minimum of$100 in pledges. For more information or to sign yourself aboard contact Denise Bruley at ext 8372. Agora Agora is published by the lnfonnation Office of the Department of External Relations. The newsletter is distributed monthly (except for July and August) to faculty, staff and friends of lakehead University. Director of External Relations: Joy Hirnmelman Publications Officer. Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Denise Bruley Secretary: Betty Hygaard Photography: Peter Puna and Staff Graphics: Ben Kaminski Printing: LU Print Shop 8th Annual Maintenance Choice Golf Tournament June 21, 1996 at2:00pm Centennial Golf Course $35 per person 4-person best ball shot-gun start return to Faculty Lounge after golfing for steak supper and awards The Annual Western Lecture, cosponsored by Lakehead UniversitY✓ Thunder Bay Art Gallery and the Ontario Society for Education Major Sponsor: Versa Food Services through Art (OSEA) will be presented at the Gallery on July 5th For further information.contact: 1996 at 5:00 pm. Dr. Clark has Brian, Don or Wayne at ext. 8920 numerous publications in the field Deadline: June 17, 1996 ofart education, including a book on elementary art education from a Canadian perspective. He is a prominent figure in the field both in C. Trojan Ontario and nationally. Exte rn a l Relatio n s The Agora will not be published in July and August. Deadline for submissions to the June issue: June 12, 1996 Shelter House Corporate Relay June 1-2, 1996 Submissions of interest to the University community are welcome. Send them to: Editor, Agora lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca .. __, 0 O:!! oa tn tn -.. '8'8n ::.::.§ ~ 0_..., "O a'Q.. ~3 '80'8 0 CD m ii! • coCD Agora, May, 1996 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.13 No.5 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on convocation '96, a report from the President, and an article on the Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Week at Lakehead University. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996-05 1996 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University COHSW Convocation 1996 Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/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. 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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/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.13 No.7 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a report from the President and update on research. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996-09 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. R. Rosehart Lakehead Lakehead University President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8/1289/The_Alumni_Newletter_1968.pdf c3957b08c7b149c5f912a031dcf7737c 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 The Alumni: Newsletter of Lakehead University Alumni Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This newsletter contains an announcement that Dr. M. W. Bartley as the first Alumni representative appointed to Boards of Governors and general Alumni updates. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03-1968 1968 Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Board of Governors Dr. Bartley Dr. M. W. Bartley