79 10 13585 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8c582aaf4c67db959cbfb9fb64be819a.pdf 9b80d02619f5ff4188485c827b31f4aa PDF Text Text JANUARY 1999 A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Inside From the President's Desk ... 2 Campus Environment ... 3 Communications and Marketing .. .4 Evaluation and Accountability ... 5 Mission Stateinent Lakehead University is committed to excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate teaching, service, research and scholarly activity. Dedicated to a studentcentred learning environment, Lakehead celebrates its people and their diversity. Recognizing its place in northwestern Ontario, the University partners with others External Funding to reach out to the region, province and beyond as a global ...6 participant. Lakehead University is especially committed Graduate Education and Research ... 7 Management Environment and Governance to working with aboriginal people in furthering their aspirations . Accountable in its actions to the highest standards of ... 8 quality, Lakehead graduates students who demonstrate Outreach leadership, independent critical thinking, and social and ...9 environmental responsibility. Student Life ... 10 Undergraduate Education ... 11 Lakehead UNIVERSITY �----------------Gl■••;Wi . - 1 -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Campus Notes From the President's Desk Interested In Art On Campus? by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert As can be seen in this issue of the Agora, the Strategic Planning process has entered the critical public input phase. With the Task Forces formed and reaching out for information, the next two months will dictate how successful we will be in formulating the Action Plan. After the University and Thunder Bay people have been heard during January and February, the Task Forces will report their recommendations back to the Strategic Planning Group in March. Sometime in April, the Draft Strategic Plan will be posted to the Lakehead web site and distributed for comment. Two final public meetings will be held, one on campus and another in the city, and the Strategic Plan will then be redrafted and completed for presentation to the Senate and Board in May. I hope that faculty, staff and students take advantage of the opportunities to develop the University's future directions. Much of that direction will be driven by the Mission Statement which is in draft form on the front page of this Agora. Too often, planning exercises produce documents that gather dust on shelves until they are looked at the next time there is a planning initiative. The 1999 Strategic Action Plan will be a living dynamic document that will guide Lakehead for the next five years. It will delineate expectations and clear actions to attain them, yet will evolve with the actions taken. It will be constantly referred to and assuredly will not gather dust but, rather, will accrete substance with use. I hope you share the excitement and enthusiasm that can be sensed on campus as we move through this important defining process. How about a New Year's resolution to be involved? All the best to everyone and to Lakehead in 1999! The Lakehead University Art Committee (LUAC) is looking for one at-large representative from the University community to sit on this Committee for a term of two years. The Committee is mandated by the Lakehead University Art Policy which was established in June, 1997, to ensure that: the University has an up-to-date inventory of its art collection; the collection is well maintained and cared for; the collection is developed and expanded; the art is displayed for the enjoyment of all; the art be accessible and integrated with the life of the institution; the art is of high quality; the art is protected through management policies and guidelines; opportunities for artistic exchange be encouraged and promoted. If you are interested in serving on this Committee please contact Joy Himmelman, director of student services, at 343-8149 or Mark Nisenholt, LUAC chair at 343-8491. Outstanding Leadership www.lakeheadu.ca Open Meeting Dates University community members are asked to check the monitors around campus and the News and Events button on our Web Site for information on the Task Forces, their mandates, their memberships, and ongoing news about open meetings, notices of meetings and agenda Margaret Maclean, associate professor and chair of the Department of Library and Information Studies at Lakehead, will be presented with the James Bain Medallion for Trustee of the Year, 1999, by the Ontario Public Library Association at their conference in Toronto on January 23, 1999. The award is being given for Maclean's outstanding leadership in the advancement of public library service in Ontario. Maclean is chair of the Thunder Bay Public Library Board and vice-chair of the Ontario Library Service -- North Board. Lakehead University- January, 1999 2 �-.sa••■ •z-1---------------- Task Force # 1 Campus Environment Members: Scope and Objectives: Brent Compeau, Chair • Develop a capital plan for the campus; • Gather together the many points of view in and around the institution, as well as the community, and perform an audit of the following areas: Dale Barnes Melinda Bell Vanessa Kleinhaar Andy McFall Physical Structures Jim Podd Working/Learning Environments Tom Stevens Research Facilities Jim Squier Social and Athletic Facilities Grounds Ella Uremovich Residences Pam Wakewich Grant Walsh • Identify areas of concern in regard to University pride and respect both on a person-to-person level and a person-to-plant level; • Outline opportunities for both change and growth of the University environment and resources. Open Meeting: Tuesday, February 2, 1999 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Senate Chambers Lakehead University- January, 1999 3 �---------------i-;«■••·i - - f - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Task Force #2 Members: Communications and Marketing David Heald, Chair Walid Chahal Kerrie-Lee Clarke Sharon Cole Mandate: Brent Compeau To explore all aspects of internal and external lines of communication to evaluate the effectiveness of current practice and make recommendations toward change and implementation strategy to the Strategic Planning Committee. Marketing practices will be evaluated with respect to the University's overall marketing strategy and the impact on its various target audiences. Recommendations will be compiled and brought forward to the Strategic Planning Committee. The current working "Mission Statemenr will be used as a compass providing overarching guidance with regard to all questions and emerging challenges. Barb Eccles Don Edwards Frances Harding Bob lsotalo David Kemp Kathy Kimpton Brahm Lewandowski Eric McGoey Areas of Investigation: Ben Murray Carol Otte • Communications Pentti Paularinne -- communication between administration/ staff/ students Gary Ryno -- communication to external stakeholders: high school students/ parents/ alumni / corporate sponsors/ government/ general community Rob Zuback -- interaction with media • Publications -- review of all print materials generated by the institution and distribution to various groups -- analysis of format / content I impact/ synthesis • Open Meeting: Marketing -- current marketing strategy and its effectiveness -- student recruitment Wednesday, January 27, 1999 -- what does the institution do now and does it produce desirable results? -- identification of distinct markets and potential for growth Senate Chambers -- consideration of global competition Agenda -- potential for professional support and marketing plan analysis • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Image -- consideration of the institutions image by different audiences "Communications and Marketing at Lakehead University -- What are we doing well? What are we doing poorly?" -- identification of undesirable images or perceptions and potential remedies Participants are asked to address their comments to the following topics: -- explore external viewpoints • Web Site Communications -- accessability -- examination of information posted is it/ current/ accurate -- consideration of web presence re: overall strategy on marketing and image Publications Marketing Image Web Site Lakehead University- January, 1999 4 �-.siiM•■•z-1----------------- Task Force #3 Evaluation and Accountability Members: William Montelpare, Chair Alex Bartholemew Tony Bartley Scope and Expectations: Frank Beardy Bev Bicknell • To define evaluation and accountability in reference to Lakehead University; • It is expected that at the end of the Task Force's term, a list of recommendations regarding current practices an~ suggested modifications leading to the development of a guiding framework will be developed with reference to the following specific items: i) Kerrie Lee Clarke Jackie Dojack Marie Ferguson David Kemp Academic programming Glenna Knutson ii) Evaluation of students by professors Moira McPherson iii) Evaluation of professors/courses by students iv) Evaluation of professors by professors (PTA; teaching and research awards) v) Jeff Caughill Evaluation of administrators by professors, students and other administrators vi) Evaluation of the Board of Governors (financial accountability) Ann Osborn-Seyffert Pentti Paularinne Jerry Phillips Gregory Seiveright Birbal Singh vii) Evaluation of Staff Donna Stecky viii) Evaluation of units by users (Student Services, Campus Development, LUSU) Brian Whitfield ix) Financial accountability of the University -- best use of funding and fees x) Academic accountability -- provision of modern academically sound programs to meet the current needs of students (or even society as a whole) xi) Individual accountability -- the requirement of faculty, administrators and students to act to meet the provisions of ii) and iii). Open Meeting: An Open Meeting will be held during the first week in February. Check for details www/lakeheadu/ca click "News and Events" click "Strategic Planning Update" Lakehead University- January, 1999 5 �-----------------i-;••·-►-♦ - r - -- - - -- - - - - -- - -- Task Force #4 External Funding Members: Scope and Objectives: Bill McDermott, Chair The objective of the Task Force on External Funding is to determine, from a structural and process perspective, how Lakehead University can optimize its fundraising activities. Laurie Hill, Deputy Chair Kerrie-Lee Clarke John Friday Sydney Halter Sub-groups: There will be a number of sub-groups established. Sub-groups might focus on Sources of Funding (foundations, government agencies, associations, etc.), Organization, Processes and Management, and Issues related to Integration Coordination, etc. Joy Himmelman Stu Julius Gary Locker John MacPhail Connie Nelson Reino Pulkki Tony Seuret John Whitfield Russ York Rob Zuback Open Meeting: Dates, times and locations of Open Meetings will be posted on the Lakehead University web site www/lakeheadu/ca click "News and Events" click "Strategic Planning Update" Lakehead University- January, 1999 6 �-----------------1-z■••-•Z- Task Force #5 Graduate Education and Research Members: Bahram Dadgostar, Co-Chair S. Ali Mirza, Co-Chair Ian Armstrong Scope and Objectives: Laura Lee Clausen Qing Lai Dang Graduate Education 0 Role of graduate education; Anne Deighton • Examining the existing graduate programs and identifying areas of growth and restructuring opportunities; • Examining the academic structure of Graduate Studies; • Appropriate ratio of graduate students to the undergraduate student population; • Exploring alternatives to conventional graduate programs; • Examining the current and exploring the new graduate program arrangements/partnerships; • Examining the financial support for graduate students. Dhali Dhaliwal George Fleming Geoff Hill Mike Moland Doug Morris Connie Nelson Pat O'Brien John O' Meara Michelle Sam Raija Warkentin Research and Development • Scoping the research landscape of Lakehead University; • Synergy between teaching and research (1) Enhancing teaching by engaging in research (2) Incorporating research for student learning • Thrust of internal environment on research; • Thrust of external environment on research; • Discussion of different kind of research activities; • Intellectual properties-patents, licenses, spin-off companies, etc. • Role of research centers; • Endowed research chairs; • Developing research partnerships; • Research infrastructure, such as equipment, technical support, telecommunication links, etc. • Centralized facilities/support services for research such as Library, CTRC, Instrumentation Laboratory, University Science Workshop, etc. • Examining research overhead; Open Meeting: Wednesday, January 27, 1999 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Senate Chambers • Cultivating research culture. Lakehead University - January, 1999 7 �--------------------i-.;ii■•••·i-1----------------- Task Force #6 Management Environment & Governance Scope and Objectives: To examine Lakehead University's system of governance, management and management practices, make recommendations on what changes may be needed to ensure that Lakehead's organizational structure is effective, efficient, and supports the attainment of Lakehead's strategic goals and objectives. Members: Grant Walsh, Chair Margaret Johnston, Vice-Chair Bill Bragnalo John DeGiacomo Hope Fennell Corinne Fox Ron Harpelle Management Structure • Review academic and administrative organizational structure and make recommendations on an organizational structure that is effective and efficient; • Develop criteria for new faculty status/collapsing of faculties. Board of Governors Bill McDermott Eric McGoey Bruce Muirhead Keith Roy • Review role and responsibilities of the Board re: Lakehead University Act; • Review process or appointment of members; • Review the Standing Committees in terms of function and purpose. Fentey Scott Greg Sitch Bev Stefureak Senate • Review Lakehead University Act re: role of Senate; • Examine size and composition of Senate, as well as Senate committee structure; • Analyse and make recommendations with respect to "academic orphans" e.g. Northern Studies, Women's Studies, various centres, etc. Aboriginal Management Council • Examine role, terms of reference and composition of Aboriginal Management Council. Environment In addition to the specific entities noted above, the Task Force will also explore and make recommendations on the broader University environment and working principle and values, including such matters as: • Workplace Climate and Culture • Philosophy of Service • Respect for the Individual • Integrity • Diversity Open Meeting: Monday, January 25, 1999 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Senate Chambers Information Undertakings • Review current documentation -- University Act, Senate and Board composition, organization chart, etc. • Circulate readings on organizational culture/climate/governance; • Obtain comparative information from other universities; • Contract a consultation framework with other constituencies and task forces; • Hold "royal commission" type hearings for receipt of input from the broader university community. Lakehead University-- January, 1999 8 Agenda To solicit community input on governance and organizational structure �-SCM•■ •z-t---------------- Task Force #7 Outreach Members: Becky Hurley, Chair Scope and Objectives Bob Angell Joe Baratta • Determine how Lakehead University can serve the needs of the region and its diverse communities, as well as, what the region and its diverse community can offer Lakehead University; Michel Beaulieu Mike Blower Tammy Bobyk • What Lakehead University can offer on the municipal, provincial, and national levels; Denise Bruley Kerrie-Lee Clarke Ron Haworth • Identify how Lakehead University should most appropriately respond to the trends of globalization and internationalization; Brian Holm Bruce LaBelle June O'Brien • Determine how Lakehead University can strengthen corporate and community partnerships; Dan Pakulak Wendy Thorson-Beaudry Ella Uremovich • Recommend strategies for building stronger relationships with our alumni friends and donors; Doug West Kelly Winkiewicz Gwen Wojda • Delivery of Distance/Part-time Studies as applied to the above terms of reference. Rob Zuback Open Meeting: Monday, February 1, 1999 7:30 • 10:30 p.m. Senate Chambers Lakehead University- January, 1999 9 �-----------------,-;c■••;W;-1----------------- Task Force #8 Student Life Members: Mike Blower, Chair Scope and Objectives: Darlene Althoff The Task Force on Student Life is committed to investigating and making recommendations on all areas of student interaction on campus including but not limited to: Karen Beaton Rob Cameron David Challen • Student Services • Residence • • • Athletics Student Union • University/Student Relations • Intellectual Environment Karen Chan Mitch Diabo Brent Evans David Hare Joy Himmelman Security Becky Hurley Stu Julius Vanessa Klienhaar Juanita Lawson Brian Lorch Open Meeting: Wednesday, January 27, 1999 12 noon Agora 10 �-.zae11,■,■z-,------------------­ Task Force #9 Memhers: Undergraduate Education Hope-Arlene Fennell, Co-Chair Ken Brown, Co-Chair Maureen Doig, Co-Chair Bob Angell Fiona Blaikie Scope and Objectives: • To develop a vision and framework for guiding the implementation of a studentcentred learning environment for undergraduate education at Lakehead University; • To determine the composition of the undergraduate student body at Lakehead University; • To determine the kinds of abilities and skills desired in students graduating from undergraduate programs at Lakehead University; 0 • To clarify the meanings of a learning-centred paradigm as a framework for undergraduate education; To explore ways in which a learning-centred paradigm can be developed and implemented; Anne Deighton Mitch Diabo Ruby Farrell Kim Fedderson Jim Gellert Christine Gottardo Anthea Kyle Pat Mahr Sabah Mansour Juha Metsanatra Pamela Osborn Specific tasks and issues which will be addressed in our goals include: • Exploring the learning-centred paradigm; • Exploring innovations already in place at Lakehead University; • Examining what is happening at other institutions that have already begun the transformation (McMaster, Alverno, Reed College, Cornell College, University of Calgary); • Jerry Phillips Linda Rodenberg Ulf Runesson Greg Seiveright Geraldine White Gwen Wojda Exploring resource bases for undergraduate learning: ~/ Human Resources ~:.. Library Resources Technological Resources Other Fiscal Resources Open Meetings: Physical Resources • Defining obstacles to change; • Examining issues related to student admission and retention; • Exploring interdisciplinary studies; • Examining the student body to determine the ratio of part-time/full-time students and their needs; Focus on Students Monday, January 18, 1999 7-9 p.m. RC1001 • Exploring the concept of distance education; • Examining 3 year vs. 4 year degrees; Focus on Staff Tuesday, January 19, 1999 7-9 p.m. Faculty Lounge Focus on Community Groups Friday, January 22, 1999 7-9 p.m. Faculty Lounge Focus on Faculty Monday, January 25, 1999 7-9 p.m. Faculty Lounge Focus on Administration Tuesday, January 26, 1999 7-9 p.m. Faculty Lounge Lakehead University- January, 1999 11 �Calendar of Events Department of Music lumina Concert Series 1998-99 Northern and Regional Studies 1998-99 Speaker Series January 21 January 19 Nathalie Paulin, soprano; Peter Shackleton, clarinet; Heather Morrison, piano St. Paul's United Church at 8 p.m. JANUARY Kirsty Duncan THUNDER BAY, University of Windsor "Unravelling the secrets of the Spanish flu in Svalbard" Time and Room TBA February 9 1999 VoL. 16, No. 1 ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828·5225 Agora is published by the Communications Office and distributed monthly September through June. Green Dolphin Street Jazz Quintet January 29 February 23 Tamara Grand Frances Harding University of British Columbia Communications/Special Events Officer New Music for Percussion and Friends March 16 Dominique Corbeil, violin; Colin Mathews, cello; Joy Fahrenbruck, piano Publications Officer "Feeding in fear: Ecological and evolutionary consequences of foragingpredation risk trade-offs in northern freshwater fishes" Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant Jennifer Willianen 10:30 - 11 :30 a.m. Photography RB 1047 Peter Puna & Staff Everyone Welcome. For further information please contact Robbie Buffington at ext. 8458. LU Print Shop William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts Printing: 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted Nor'Westers' Home Games January 22-23 February 5-6 Basketball vs Windsor Basketball vs WLU Women: 6:30 p.m. Men: 8:30 p.m. Send us your news. Deadline for submissions for the next issue is February 1, 1999. Women: 6:30 p.m. Men: 8:30 pm Saturday: 4p.m. Thunder Bay, ON Sunday: 2p.m. P7B5E1 Women: 6:30 p.m. Men: 8:30 p.m. Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road February 6-7 February 19-20 Volleyball vs Ryerson Basketball vs Brock Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Alumni Curling Bonspiel March 26, 1999 CO Trojan De v el . & Alum ni Affai r s Call 343-8155 for Information Lakehead University- January, 1999 12 � 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.16 No.1 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains the announcement of nine task forces to make recommendations for areas of 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 1999-01 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/4cc80d619ad080113cd9085c99be6148.pdf 8e334d7b9ea6cb730b426be8924a0d65 PDF Text Text Lakehead UNIVERSITY A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Happy Holidays! from the staff of the AGORA Lakehead' s Board of Governors and CUPE Ratify Agreement The Board of Governors of Lakehead University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3905, recently ratified a new four-year agreement. CUPE represents graduate assistants and undergraduate students employed as markers, tutors etc. This agreement provides for wage increases in each of the four years, plus some benefit changes. Other changes include the removal of the wording requiring that all registered graduate students receive an assistantship. There employees and supervisors. will, however, be a minimum guarantee The contract is available at the for the number of graduate assistantships Human Resources Home Page b!1M available to eligible full-time graduate www/lakeheadu.ca/-humanres/ students in each year. A new hrhome.html performance review process for graduate students on assistantship is also ~ - - -- -- - -- -- -- included. These reviews will cover :·;; \. Inside expectations of duties and responsibilitie ~:Z"~ .... President's Report... .............. page 2 to be performed, areas for improvement, ORPT Charts its Future................ page 6 training and development needs, and will Y2K Preparations ........................ page 7 promote communication between DECEMBER 1999 �-----------------••·-►-i-~--------------- Lakehead UNIVERSITY Agora December 1999 Vol. 16, No. 10 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828•5225 The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:franees.harding@lakeheadu.ca Deadline for submissions for the next Issue is January 7, 2000. Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications Officer: Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant: Jennifer Willianen Photography: Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Lakehead University Print Shop Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Agora. Office of Communications Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P785E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 1497073 From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert As our students complete their examinations and students, staff and faculty alike look forward to the holiday break, I want to wish everyone a safe, healthy and enjoyable time. There will be a university social gathering in the Agora on Wednesday, December 22, beginning at 3:00 p.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m. I hope that everyone finds a few moments to join colleagues and share refreshments (generously donated by Aramark). Much has been accomplished this year and, as we continue to implement the Strategic Plan, I want to commend all of you who have volunteered time and energy to the various committees, task forces and working groups that led to the development of the Plan and now its implementation. A draft Emergency Plan will be completed this month alter a year of effort. Marla Peuramaki and Donna Miller have devoted considerable time to leading its development, along with members of the Emergency Planning Committee. Please review this draft and provide comment for its final development. This is a much-needed policy document to ensure personal safety during potential catastrophic events. After witnessing the general lack of response to a fire alarm in the University Centre last month, such clear directives are indeed necessary. Let us hope that the year 2000 brings good news to Lakehead University on issues of capital and operating funds. Our case has been made, and I am confident that the critical importance of the Advanced Technology and Academic Centre to this university's future has been demonstrated. The university is poised to make many positive strides forward in 2000, and the next millennium should provide even greater evidence of the importance of Lakehead University and northwestern Ontario to the provincial economy and the social well-being of Ontarians in general. Again, have a wonderful break and let us all move forward next year in confidence and with renewed vigour. Happy Holidays! YEAR IN REVIEW - Some Highlights of 1999 • Lakehead receives $2.96 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation & partners • Business Administration students place 1st in Marketing at Queen's Competition • New programs in Software Engineering launched • Civil Engineering team wins first place in Steel Bridge Competition - MidWest Division • Lakehead partners with SGI, IBM and SunMicrosystems - acquiring leading-edge high-tech equipment, including a Cray supercomputer • Dr. Marc Dignam and Dr. Stephen Hecnar win Premier's Research Excellence Awards (PREA) Lakehead University- December 1999 2 • Appointments: Dr. Mary Louise Hill to Vice President (Academic); Or. Julia O'Sullivan to Dean of Education; Or. Mark Howe to Dean of Graduate Studies and Research • Paleo DNA Lab takes over 3rd floor of Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre • Construction begins on new hospital on land adjacent to Lakehead • Completion of new Strategic Plan • Shad Valley comes to Lakehead • Or. lnderjit Nirdosh is awarded Faculty Advisors Award from Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering �-SMM•■ .wz.---------------- EMERGENCY? 8911 24 HOURS 9-343-8911 from CNFER & Health Sciences North 343-8911 from private phones puts you Into contact with Security Services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Lakehead's Emergency Planning Team What can we learn from universities that have experienced serious emergencies? How has Lakehead responded to past emergencies? What types of emergencies are of concern to the University community? Are there emergency response "best practices"? These, and other related questions, have been the focus of the Emergency Planning Coordinating Committee, or EPCC, over the last ten months. The EPCC is working to revise the University's current emergency policy and plan to bring them into line with planning guidelines established by Emergency Preparedness Canada. What's New at the Chancellor Paterson Library Web Access to Special Survey Data from Statistics Canada The Chancellor Paterson Library has recently made arrangements with the Internet Data Library System (IDLS) at the University of Western Ontario to provide user-friendly web access to statistical data files and databases through the Data Liberation Initiative (DU). Through the IDLS web page, raw data files, codebooks, variable lists and SAS/SPSS command files can be easily extracted to a local computer. The Library previously announced Lakehead University's participation in the Data Liberation Initiative (DLI), a cooperative project between Statistics Canada and other federal government departments, the Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada and Canadian Universities. The intent of this five-year pilot project (which began in 1996) is to provide access to special survey data files, the majority of which have no print equivalent. Data is to be used by faculty, students and staff of Lakehead University for teaching, research and academic publishing purposes. Sample data files available through DU include: • Canada Census (1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971) • Household Internet Use Survey • National Longitudinal Survey of Children • National Population Health Survey • Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics •Survey on the Importance of Nature to Canadians To access DU data, go to the Library Home Page. Click on Electronic Resources and select Data Liberation Initiative under Statistical Sources. For more information, contact Linda Mitchell, Government Documents Librarian at extension 8072 (lkmitche@sky. lakeheadu.ca) or Valerie Gibbons, Electronic Services Librarian at extension 8129 (vgibbons@sky. lakeheadu.ca). The Committee is also developing detailed emergency response and recovery protocols which will help guide campus first responders, managers and the University community, as a whole. The emergency program, consisting of the new plan and protocols, will be in place by December 31, 1999. An annual review will be part of the revised process for maintaining the program. It is the goal of the EPCC to make the program dynamic and reflective of University activities. Information about the program will be distributed widely across the campus in the new year and a staff and faculty training program is being designed for implementation over the next two years. -- Marla Peuramaki, Human Resources Mark Andre Hamelin, an internationally acclaimed pianist, delivered a piano masterclas~ in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall on November 25, 1999. Mr. Hamelin also performed at St. Paul's United Church as part of the Lumina Music Concert Series, sponsored by the Department of Music. Lakehead University- December 1999 3 �Taina Chahal: Exploring literature that Crosses Boundaries By Dave MacDonald When Taina Chahal enters a conversation, the level of passionate attention rises exponentially. If you ask her about her research, her eyes sparkle and she leans forward, speaking with both hands about her quest to cross boundaries and give voice to the women of literature. An English and Women's Studies graduate student and an Ontario Graduate Scholarship-Open Competition winner, Chahal describes her thesis as a project that originally set out to deal with female literary theorists, and then "it just snowballed." Her interesting degree track lets her focus on the literatures of women in depth: "I'm looking at knowledges themselves, and how theories are constructed," she notes. Chahal's research deals with three AfroCaribbean women writers, Jamaica Kincaid, Michelle Cliff, and Beryl Gilroy, and includes theorists like Carol Boyce Davies, Amina Mama, and Dionne Brand. She recognizes the challenge of being a white academic writing about women of colour: "how can I read their texts without recolonizing them with my western discourser Colonization, women's self-definitions and resistance are a few of the themes that intrigue Chahal. Our universities were founded on a European model, which Chahal points out, traditionally minimized the study of so-called minority literatures. According to her research, universities highlight Eurocentric epistemology and methodology, with the result that 'Third World' authors are often underrepresented and their philosophies marginalized. show what she has learned from her writers. This demands extensive study of poetry and prose, it's historical context, literary criticism and writer's commentary. ''You can't even begin to comprehend the texts if you don't understand the complex social and political contexts that the authors live in" she says. With animated expression, she describes the fluid boundaries that she is discovering at the intersections of gender, race, sexuality, and other social dialogue that helps me formulate my ideas." Dr. Gillian Siddall's perspectives on curriculum issues and gender/race/ sexuality intersections give Chahal new insights, and Dr. Judith Leggatt's postcolonial expertise helps her place into context marginalized, excluded, and misrepresented voices. Chahal confides that "they accept me as a colleague, and they don't feel any need to contain my thoughts-and yet they're there when I need guidance-I consider them my incredibly intelligent friends." An even closer friend, her husband, has also been "pivotal in developing my ability to articulate my knowledges," she says. As a mother of three, Chahal juggles her research and life, but the inquisitive process is part of her personality: "my schoolwork is praxis or 'theory in action', so it's not outside of my everyday life." "My schoolwork is praxis or 'theory in action', so it's not outside ofmy everyday life. " relations. Here again she runs into difficulty, because very few resource materials deal with these topics in relation to Afro-Caribbean women. When asked how she finds what she needs, she credits her thesis cosupervisors with creating a "three-way As she wrestles with the tensions of a postmodern age, Chahal is trying to Lakehead University- December 1999 4 As Chahal looks forward to her doctoral studies, her inquistiveness drives her as a scholar: "whenever I enter an area of knowledge, I realize there's no way of understanding it unless I know thatand that-and that-as well; she says. "I read, then I think. I talk to people who have ideas to share, then I think some more..." For an aspiring scholar, there is no better goal than the on-going pursuit of discovery. Dave MacDonald is one of several students participating in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle✓ournal. �----------------i--Ziiill•■•z- -----·--·r~1) ( -~ ~~~~~~~~----------, _ ___.;.. \ ~ NIIGAANTIGE "Looking to the Future 2000" Career Fair ·--c;;,~tices & \ ' . \ Upcoming \ ~ · ) Events (~-- 6:J ______ \,._____ ~ ,,' .., Chancellor's Reception February 16, 2000 Lakehead University alumni and friends will be the guests of Chancellor Lois Wilson at a reception in the Senate . Chambers on Parliament Hill. This event will showcase Lakehead University to key constituents in the Ottawa area in an effort to strengthen our reputation and image amongst alumni, donors, friends and potential students. Contact Rob Zuback, manager of alumni services at extension 8916 or rob.zuback@ lakeheadu.ca for more information. A desire to help Aboriginal youth realize their potential through education and employment opportunities brought several exhibitors to Lakehead University, the venue for Niigaantige Career Fair, December 8 - 10, 1999. Students were exposed to a variety of career options and attended workshops delivered by local and national Aboriginal role models, including Canadian actress Tina Keeper and Ted Nolan, former NHL player & coach. Fellow of the University Award THUNDERWOLVES BOOSTER CLUB The Board Governors invites individuals to submit nominations for the Fellow of Lakehead University award. The award recognizes persons who have contributed to the growth, development, welfare and well being of Northwestern Ontario and/or of Lakehead University. A candidate should have: 1) contributed substantially to education and/or to the growth and development of Lakehead University; and/or Join the Booster Club... Be a Part of the Team The Thunderwolves Booster Club is encouraging new members to join. The club's purpose is to promote and support ongoing and new varsity athletic initiatives. In the past, the club has supported team development and international competitions. A membership with the Thunderwolves Booster Club provides a season pass to all varsity events. Get involved in 1/arsity athletics at Lakehead and truly become a member of the team! Membership Classification & Benefits Booster Friend - $20 Thunderwolves Club - $75 Entitles you to: Entitles you to: 2) given service to the community of Thunder Bay or Northwestern Ontario through active participation in service clubs, community organizations, business and professional groups or charitable organizations. It is intended that such service should be above and beyond the demand of a career, and should be of the nature where no pecuniary reward is expected. •One Game • Range Cafe privileges • Two season tickets to all Thunderwolves events • Thunderwolves season newsletter Booster Club - $50 • Range Cafe privileges Entitles you to: • Draw for two, one night stay @ Victoria Inn • Social after Thunderwolves home games • Voting privileges Contact Beverley Stefureak, ext. 8614 or bev.stefureak@lakeheadu.ca. for a nomination form. • Social after Thunderwolves home games • One season ticket to all Thunderwolves events • Thunderwolves season newsletter • Range Cafe privileges • Draw for two, one night stay @ Victoria Inn • Voting privileges Lakehead University- December 1999 5 To receive a membership application, please contact the Athletics Office at ext. 8213. �School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism Charts its Future by Dave Quinn Margaret Johnston is a busy woman. For the past nine years she has been teaching geography, tourism and recreation courses in the Department of Geography. In August of this year she stepped into her current role as director of Lakehead's School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism (ORPT). Johnston's main priority is to work with faculty members Dr. Bob Payne, Dr. Tom Potter, Prof. Tom Stevens, Prof. John Colton, Dr. Lesley Curthoys and Dr. Brent Cuthbertson to review the curriculum and build on the strengths of this unique and highly popular program. Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism is an academic program that explores all aspects of natural resource recreation, and does so using theoretical and applied approaches. "A large part of what we do relates to parks planning, outdoor leadership, tourism development, and natural interpretation," says Johnston. "Students get a broad base and a comprehensive background ... They can also specialize by combining the Outdoor Recreation program with Geography, Biology or History." Curriculum Review The Curriculum Review process currently under way comes within the context of a number of issues including enrolment, retention and graduation rates. Last year 186 students were admitted to first year, a number which many in the School believe is too high, given the number of faculty and the program's requirements for learning "in the field." Currently there are about 400 students in the program, nine faculty members and two sessionals. Johnston is excited about the review process which will involve faculty, staff, students and graduates. "All of us are working together to build on the strong foundations of the past 25 years," says Johnston, "and we feel that now is the time to implement some key changes. We're trying to define the three different streams of the program -- tourism, leadership, and parks -- and make sure that they are deep and broad enough to meet students needs." Johnston and her staff have been working hard to come up with a unified vision for the future of the department. They hope to run the proposed changes by the students and other faculty soon. This feedback will be used to further streamline the program, and the final changes will be sent to Lakehead's Senate for final approval. New Faculty Members Janet Dyment and Randy Haluza-Delay are two new faculty members. Randy brings a wide range of outdoor experiential education ideas to the faculty, while Janet's background in the Lakehead University- December 1999 6 ecological processes of protected areas, adds an interesting new spin to the program. Students can already feel the energy of change and new ideas in the faculty. "Things this year are way more positivein says fourth-year student Kelly Comishin. "For the past couple of years we (the students) could feel the need for some sort of change and growth in the department, and this year it feels like its happening!" Even with the challenges of her new directorship, Margaret Johnston still finds time to continue some of her ongoing projects with the Geography Department, such as her field course to Antarctica, a two week program heading south this December. The outdoor recreation and tourism industries are two of the fastest growing industries in the world, and with all the positive ideas and enthusiasm flowing through the Rec. Hall these days, ORPT students should be well prepared to instruct, guide, paddle, climb, ski, and teach into the new millennium. David Quinn is a freelance writer/ photographer currently working as a Instructor/Teaching Assistant in the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism. �-SZ-•■ ¥z-c----------------- Lakehead is Prepared for Y2K It is expected that Lakehead University's transition to Year 2000 will prove to be decidedly uneventful. However, precautions have been taken to minimize the potential for problems that may affect students or University facilities. Residence Approximately 82 students will be in residence on December 31 st . This includes 16 Residence Assistants assigned to work that evening. In the Fall, Bartley Residence was added to the emergency power grids and will be heated and have emergency lighting. Conference Rooms A, B, and C have been designated as evacuation sites for students living in Avila, Prettie or the townhouses if these facilities are without power. The City of Thunder Bay has stated that the water supply will not be affected by any Y2K factor. Additional propane has been procured and Residence administration has purchased a supply of flashlights, batteries and extra blankets. Residence Assistants and Security Officers will be continuously "on rounds." Other campus buildings will be locked. Food Services Dan's Diner - a satellite food service operation located in Bartley Residence will serve as a food preparation and dispensing area, and Aramark will have sufficient food on hand for four days. Adequate supplies of disposables have been purchased, and the large barbeques will be located outside of Dan's Diner. Campus Buildings In the event of power failure, the University's emergency lighting system can operate for approximately four days. The fire alarm system and the telephone switch will also remain operative for the same time frame. Elevators will not work. While the majority of buildings are tied into emergency lighting, maintenance personnel will immediately commence de-commissioning those buildings to protect them in the event of freeze-up. We estimate that it would take thirty hours to secure these facilities. A number of gas generators will be located in critical areas (e.g. Security) to maintain minimal lighting or provide for the operation of communications equipment. We have received assurance from utility providers and system suppliers that their respective operations are Y2K compliant. Computers & Systems With respect to computing services, all major systems have been tested and corrective action taken as necessary. In the summer months CTRC invited all members of the University community to have their individual PC's tested for Y2K compliance, and nearly 500 faculty and staff members took advantage of this offer. Others have tested their equipment themselves forY2K compliance using various software packages that have been available for some time. Staffing As a precaution, members of the Electrical, Maintenance, and Security Departments will be at work on December 31 st . A Y2K Emergency Team has been established and includes those managers on campus who are well experienced with emergency situations. The team is comprised of Jim Podd, director of campus development, Bob Angell, director of CTRC, David Hare, manager of residence, Donna Miller, chief of security services, and Adam Rhode, director of food services. Lakehead is operating under the premise that critical systems outside our control will not be adversely affected by the transition to Year 2000; however, we are confident that we can manage an emergency situation and minimize the possibility of danger to our students, and damage to our property. Thunder Bay Foundation generously supports students through various bursaries and scholarships. Pictured here with Or. J. Colquhoun, pastpresident, Thunder Bay Foundation, are Lakehead students, Jennifer Aguirre and Sara Lyn Robillard, both Thunder Bay Foundation Scholarship recipients. The Foundation participated in the OSOTF campaign and through their gift have created the Ruth W Black Memorial Bursary in Graduate Studies. The award will provide a bursary of $1,200 each year to a graduate student in any program. L.akehead University-- December 1999 7 Excerpted from a report to the Board of Governors, December 2, 1999 by Grant Walsh, executive director of services. �• · • · · - 1 - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- Upcoming events :JI deasonaf!ll{essaye at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse Thunderwolves Schedule from G£anceflor Bois Wilson January 7 Wrestling, Men's dual meet, 4:00 pm Basketball, Women 's vs Guelph, 6:30 pm Men's vs. Guelph, 8:30 pm January 8 Wrestling, Gord Garvie Tournament, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Basketball, Women's vs. Guelph, 6:30 pm Men's vs. Guelph, 8:30 pm January 21 Basketball, Women's vs. Western,6:30 pm January22 Basketball, Women's vs. Western,6:30 pm Men's vs. Western, 8:30 pm Don't miss the HOLIDAY GATHERING in the Agora WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22nd between 3:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m. Drop by for refreshments, generously donated by Aramark while you listen to the Mine Centre Singers. Canada is fortunate to have a diverse community of races, peoples, cultures, religions and languages in its citizens. Those differences have not yet erupted into public animosity, and I hope they never will. However some debate emerges from time to time about how we should collectively express our unity as Canadians, and yet affirm and respect the diversity that exists among us. I want to make a few comments about religious diversity, and its appropriate expression in public life, even though the subject is thought to be too sensitive or delicate for public discussion. The subject becomes particularly sensitive around Christmas, which, for all its glitter, remains for many of us one of the main annual Christian celebrations. Since the personal and communal faith of a people will need to be expressed publicly from time to time, in order to preserve its own integrity, it seems to me that no faith community should ever seek to limit the freedom of other faiths. There should be acceptance that Canadians enjoy full freedom to express their own spirituality and to associate with faith communities of their choice. As well, those who do not identify their spirituality with any organized faith group must be respected and also show respect for others. Can we create a climate in our culture where fundamental beliefs of particular religions can be heard, respected, and celebrated in public, but not allowed to denigrate those who do CLEAN UP DRESS DOWN DAY Tuesday, December 21 Seize this opportunity to use this day to clean files and generally "clean up your own backyard"!! Garbage bags are available at the Switchboard in the University Centre and the main offices in the Bora Laskin and C.J. Sanders buildings. At the end of the day, please place the filled garbage bags in the hallway for pickup. CO Trojan &evel. & Alumni Affairs Confidential material for shredding should be packed in boxes (boxes are at Printing).~ to call Campus Developrtlfill! by Dec. 20'" or 21" at 8208, to arrange for pick up. Lakehead University-- December 1999 8 not share these beliefs? Can mutual respect be nurtured between those who claim no spiritual dimension to their lives and those whose very existence derives its meaning from the depths of spiritual convictions? Hopefully, as we approach the Year 2000, we approach it as we do a fiftieth wedding anniversary. Each of us and every community of the spirit should bring the best gifts possible to the celebration of the new Millennium, as its contribution to the mending of a broken world. Let the arrogant attitudes that diminish one another, or another's belief system, be made culturally unacceptable in Canada. In that way we affirm each other as human beings without feeling the necessity of betraying our own spiritual understandings, or pretending that we have no differences. And let us all make a space for the "other" in an equitable and warm way on public occasions or public religious celebrations. My main hope is that Canadians will affirm the important spiritual and life giving dimensions of our lives as we move into the time frame of a new century. My main hope is that we do this together, looking upon the rich diversity of communities of the spirit as gifts to our culture, not problems. And that we move well beyond tolerance - which is the last refuge of the uncommitted - to bringing gifts for all, that will enrich the human journey. � 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.16 No.10 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a message from the President, the Chancellor Paterson Library announces the new Internet Data Library System, and an article on what is planned for Lakehead in the year 2000. 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 1999-12 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Chancellor Paterson Library Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Lakehead Lakehead University Paterson Library President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/ec232aeb6b0de2c3dc9ea7289b5c198b.pdf 528b0300bf026e3fd37eee9f9dcf61d6 PDF Text Text A NEWSLETTER FoR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Lakehead Team is # I in Marketing The preliminary round in November involved the preparation of case studies in Accounting, Finance, Labour Arbitration, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Policy. The top six universities in each discipline area were selected to ~ompete in the final round. This year, four teams from Lakehead's Faculty of Business were successful in moving on to the finals. "Given the quality and number of universities competing in the preliminary round, it was a real achievement to have a team selected to attend the finals," said Derek Hassay, assistant professor of Business Administration and Lakehead's ICBC faculty advisor. "By placing in the top six of universities in the preliminary round, it enabled us to send a debating team as well." The final competition required student teams to prepare case studies in which they were given five hours to complete their analysis and prepare Aaron Grant, Derek Hassay and Jennifer Koiranen a formal presentation. Inside CFI Awards ... 3 Distinguished Instructor Award .. .4 HSSFC Report by Livia Di Matteo ...9 Celebrating Gerontology ... 10 The Marketing Team of Aaron Grant and Jennifer Koiranen, representing Lakehead University, placed first in the final round of the Marketing component of the 1999 Intercollegiate Business Competition held at Queen's University on January 16-17, 1999. In the process, Lakehead trumped teams from the University of Calgary (2nd), and Queen's (3rd). The complete Lakehead team also won the President's Cup, an award given annually by the event organizers to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of the competition. ICBC is a national competition, sponsored by Queen's University, celebrating its 21st anniversary this year. Twenty-three business schools across Canada, from Memorial to UBC, competed in the preliminary and final rounds of competition. -- Denise Bruley, Communications Officer See the best in varsity women's basketball when Lakehead University hosts the CIAU National Women's Basketball Championship March 11-13, 1999. Ticket prices are listed on page 12. �-----------------. ;W«••;■; . - 1 - - - -- - - -- - - - - - -- enhancement from several sources including ATOP, a potential student technology fee and a capital request for an Advanced Technology Centre on campus. Our deficiencies in the number of work stations available, quality of hardware and software and facilities are all too apparent. From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert As demonstrated elsewhere in this issue of the Agora, there are many "good news" stories at Lakehead. The success of the Business students at the Queen's University competition and of our researchers in securing CFI funding are examples of a number of positive circumstances at the University. Meetings with Health Canada Minister Allan Rock, Education and Training Minister David Johnson and a delegation from Northern Development and Mines (Feb. 16) are signs of our efforts to further the development of the University's potential. We continue to seek support for technological Lakehead to Publish an Annual Report by Jennifer Willianen Analysis and Communications Assistant This September, Lakehead University will distribute an Annual Report highlighting significant accomplishments that have occurred during the 1998-99 academic year. The report will be a colour publication and will be mailed to approximately 5,000 people across Canada and around the world including selected alumni, friends and donors; media; businesses and industry; government; aboriginal organizations, and schools, colleges and universities. The project is being coordinated by Frances Harding, publications officer with the Office of Communications. "In a memo issued to selected staff and faculty in early January, I asked them to reflect on the significant accomplishments that have occurred in the last 12 months and to submit a report to the Office of Communications by mid February." Once these reports have been studied, the Office of Communications, working with an advisory committee, will be in a position to decide which areas and activities of campus life may be highlighted and what kind of further consultation with deans, directors, faculty, staff, and students may be necessary. "To my knowledge Lakehead University has never published this kind of annual report before," says Harding, "and I expect we will learn a great deal this year about gathering information and coordinating such a comprehensive publication." The advisory committee for this year's Annual Report is comprised of Dr. Fred Gilbert, president; Kerrie-Lee Clarke, director of institutional analysis; Denise Bruley, communications officer; and Laurie Hill, development officer. The Office of Commuf}ications is now compiling a mailing list for the Annual Report. If you have suggestions as to individual or company names to add to the list, please contact Frances Harding at 343-8193. Lakehead University- February, 1999 2 The issue of tuition fee increase for 1999-2000 has been in the press. In the interest of clarifying the proposal going to the Board of Governors, the following information is provided: -- the intent was to provide, to the maximum extent possible, a reduction from the 10% increase already approved for the next academic year; -- the competitive market position of Lakehead was reviewed on a program and sector basis to hold increases where we were above average and raise tuition more in areas where we were substantially below the provincial average; -- reducing tuition fees to an average of 7.6% overall would effect a $400,000 decrease in revenue to the University, anything lower would potentially jeopardize elimination of the deficit in 2000-2001 as required by the Board of Governors; and -- the intent of the proposal is to reduce the increase for the majority of our students, have a higher percentage increase only in those areas where we were well below provincial average and yet maintain a differential fee that would remain below the likely provincial average in 1999. No one likes to see continued increases in tuition fees but the University is acting in a fiscally responsible manner while trying to minimize the impact on individual students. Consideration is being given to providing financial support from the bursary monies generated by the 30% portion of the new increase to all students who qualify for OSAP funding. Currently we are looking at an award that would be applied to tuition to help offset a part of the increase. �-.s•••••z---------------- 9 Lakehead University Receives $2.96 Million For World-Class Research Innovation by Denise Bruley, Communications Officer Awarded January, 1999: The Development of Lakehead University's Paleo-DNA Laboratory Research Team: Dr. El Molto and Dr. Ryan Parr Lakehead Engineering Research Centre Research Team: Dr. K. Dieter Eigenbrod, Dr. Kefu Liu, Dr. Meilan Liu, Dr. S. Ali Mirza, Dr. Greg Naterer Expansion of Lakehead University's Pulp and Paper Facilities Research Team: Dr Allan Gilbert, Dr. Geoffrey Hill, Dr. Krishnamoorthy Natarajan Field Research Laboratory in Conservation Ecology (FRL) Researcher: Dr. Douglas Morris Computerized Environmental Simulation System New Opportunities Grant: Dr. Qing-Lai Dang Awarded October, 1998: Renewal of Lakehead University's Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Facility Research Team: Dr. Jeffrey Banks, Dr. Christine Gottardo, Dr. Geoffrey Hill, Dr. David Holah, Dr. Stephen Kinrade, Dr. Neil Weir Renewal of Lakehead University's Scanning Electron Microscope Facilities Research Team: Dr. Graham Borradaile, Dr. Geoffrey Hill, Dr. Stephen Kissin, Dr. Roger Mitchell, Dr. K.C. Yang Atomic Resolution Surface Facility New Opportunities Grant: Dr. Mark Gallagher Numerical and Experimental Studies of Industrial and Environmental Flows with Phase Change New Opportunities Grant: Dr. Greg Naterer Coherence in Semiconductor Nanostructures / Long-Haul Fibre-Optic Communications New Opportunities Grant: Dr. Marc Dignam Lakehead University- February, 1999 3 Lakehead has received a number of significant awards from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to help strengthen the University's capability for world class research and technology development. The value of CFI support for these Lakehead University awards is $1 .3 million. With the partner support, this equates to a total investment of $2.96 million in new money for research at Lakehead. The CFI is an independent, not-forprofit corporation established in May, 1997, with a contribution of $800 million from the Government of Canada. The Foundation's mandate is to invest in infrastructure for research and development in Canadian universities, colleges, hospitals, and other not-for-profit research institutions. The CFl's investments are made in partnership with the private and voluntary sectors, as well as with all levels of government. Through these partnerships, the CFI has the potential to trigger about $2 billion in investment in research infrastructure. All projects are funded according to a formula where the CFI supports 40 percent of the costs, while industry partners from the public, private and voluntary sectors support the remaining 60 percent. Included in Lakehead University's partners were Kennecot Inc., Foxboro Canada Ltd., the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, Manitoba Hydro, Fisher Scientific Ltd., and the Ontario Research and Development Challenge Fund. "This is the type of partnership that will become the norm for most future research endeavours. It also speaks well of Lakehead's current strength and developing capacity in research and development activities," says Lakehead University President Dr. Fred Gilbert. �-----------------;•••-•;---1----------- -----Fedderson Receives Distinguished Instructor Award by Jennifer Willianen, Analysis and Communications Assistant uFor me, Kim Fedderson has always set a standard of what a truly outstanding teacher can be, and I have strived to live up to that standard in my own way .... Every department needs that kind of teacher. Every student needs that kind of teacher. Every university needs that kind of teacher." -- Dr. Jeanette Lynes, Associate Professor of English and Recipient of the 1997 Distinguished Instructor Award For the second year in a row, Lakehead's highest award for teaching and learning has been awarded to a professor in the Department of English. Dr. Kim Fedderson, associate professor and chair of the Department of English, came to Lakehead in 1990 from Seneca College in Toronto where he had spent nine years working as a teaching master, program co-ordinator and academic chair. He has contributed to the academic community i~ Thunder Bay in a variety of ways -- improving student writing being one of his chief interests. Over the years, Fedderson has been instrumental in encouraging instructors to integrate writing into their curricula so that their courses complement student needs and reflect academic excellence. As well, he has championed a university-wide Writing Across the Curriculum r,NAC) initiative that includes the establishment of a Writing Centre at Lakehead. He strongly feels that "recognition of Lakehead as a school which graduates strong writers is a realistic goal." In 1994, Fedderson coauthored A Case for Writing: A Business Writing Casebook, with his colleague Professor David Parsons. He has also written several refereed articles on rhetoric, supervised master's students, delivered many conference papers and contributed to a host of other publications. Fedderson's impact upon students is outstanding. In a letter supporting his nomination for the 1998 Distinguished Instructor Award, a group of first-year students stated: 'With his quick wit, enthusiasm and professionalism, Dr. Fedderson is a professor par excellence ... No one ever watches the clock in his class. His classes are far too inspiring and interesting and over too quickly ... He gives first-year students the opportunity and welcoming confidence to get involved not only in classroom activities but in greater academic endeavours as well." Kim Fedderson's innovative teaching methods include the use of Internet tools such as distribution lists and Usenet groups to spark further learning and discussion. Dr. Fedderson is a true believer in empowerment through writing. He completed his PhD at York University in 1985 specializing in Renaissance and Reformation Literature and Linguistics and Stylistics. (His doctoral dissertation was entitled The Rhetoric of the Elizabethan Sermon.) In 1993, he was one of four professors to receive a Lakehead University Contribution to Teaching Award. During the 1994-95 academic year, Kim and his wife Anne and their two children moved to Japan whe.re he taught English composition and conversation at Gifu University for Education and Foreign Languages. From 1995 to 1997, he served as an executive member of the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA), and from 1993 to 1995, he was a member of the negotiating committee of the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA). Lakehead University- February, 1999 4 Dr. Kim Fedderson Department of English The Distinguished Instructor Award is given annually to a Lakehead University teacher who has made a distinguished contribution to teaching. All faculty members (full-time and sessionals) are eligible to participate except for members currently on the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning. Written criteria is available by contacting Patti Merriman at 343-8207. May 31, 1999 is the deadline for submitting nominations for the 1999award. �Lakehead University Parents' Newsletter Winter 1999 Tell Us Your Thoughts Lakehead University is presently immersed in a comprehensive strategic planning process that will result in a document to guide us five years into the next millennium. Nine task forces comprised of faculty, students, staff, administration, and members of the community are reviewing issues deemed to be of utmost importance in setting our direction for the coming years. The task forces will report in the areas of Undergraduate Education, Graduate Education and Research, Student Life, Campus Environment, Communications and Marketing, Evaluation and Accountability, External Funding, Management Environment and Governance, and Outreach. Come March, the Strategic Planning Committee will review task force reports and recommendations and set priorities for Lakehead's future. We would like to hear from YOU! If you have comments about what Lakehead does well and/or what we could improve on, please let us know. Send your comments to: E-mail: Joy.Himmelman@Lakeheadu.ca Mail: Student Services Looking for a Job? The Student Placement & Co-operative Education Centre (UC 2024) can help. It is Lakehead's on-line career search lab with state-of-the-art computers and the central location on campus that connects students with employment and career opportunities. Check out the On-line Web Site http://iobs.lakeheadu.ca and the Job Bank where great summer, co-op, career and international opportunities may be found. Our friendly, helpful staff will review your resume and cover letter to help you prepare for your job search. And, if you are looking for a specific job, we can guide you through the many resources linked to the web site and suggest additional resources located in the Centre. Call us today at (807) 343-8264. Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario Fax: (807) 343-8679 We look forward to hearing from you. Important D ates P7B 5E1 Final date for course withdrawal without academic penalty: fall/winter full courses ..... February 8 winter half courses.... March 1 Mid-year study week (Except Education) Winter term exams: February 15-19 April 12-24 Final date for registration in Spring Session course~ beginning May 3: May 6 Final date for registration in SummerSession courses beginning July 5: July 8 �Bowater - Lakehead University Technical Partnership Campus Notes Ann Clarke, a professor in the Department of Visual Arts, has received a $34,000 grant from The Canada Council to produce a body of work in the form of abstract paintings on canvas and large mixed media drawings on paper. Dr. Geoff Hill (centre), a Lakehead University graduate who is now a senior research scientist with Bowater's Thunder Bay Mill, joined Bowater Vice President and Resident Manager Don Campbell (right) and Lakehead University President Dr. Fred Gilbert (left) to announce the formation of a technical partnership between Bowater and Lakehead. The partnership forms a unique framework that will allow for cutting-edge pulp and paper-related research to be performed by Lakehead researchers from many disciplines either independently or in collaboration with Bowater staff. The agreement will also see a continuation in the development of opportunities for co-op and summer students to be hired at Bowater. The good news came while Clarke was spending part of her sabbatical year in England working in a studio and attending lectures at The Slade School of Art, University College, London, where she had been given an Honorary Research Fellowship from October to June. A collection of Clarke's recent work is currently on display at Definitely Superior Artist-Run Centre and Gallery in Thunder Bay until March 5, 1999. Did You Know? The Lakehead University Foot Patrol is comprised of a group of student employees who complement full-time Security Services staff by providing escorts to students, staff and visitors on campus. They work September through April, Monday to Saturday, from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Foot patrol can expect to provide approximately 2,000 escorts per year, which represent over 300 hours of service to the campus community. Two new paintings by Lakehead visual arts students Stephanie Siemieniuk (loft) and Sally Karman (right) now hang in the Office of the President thanks to the coordinating efforts of Sessional Lecturer Mavourneen Trainor (centre). �The Parent Fund Starting in February, Lakehead students will be contacting parents to ask them to make a $100 pledge to the 1999 Parent Fund in support of one of two projects: Electronic Access for the Chancellor Paterson Library or The Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. Electronic Access for the Chancellor Paterson Library is an initiative that will enable the University to continue to serve the information needs of the Lakehead University community into the 21st century. New "wired" study carrels and computer work stations will allow access to the University's computer system as well as to the Internet. Exam Booster Kit Is your child stressed out over their upcoming final exams? Do they need a boost? Well, Lakehead University Residence Council and the Alumni Association have the perfect solution! Send them an EXAM BOOSTER KIT! You can purchase the kit for a mere $20 plus tax. The Booster Kit contains a healthy assortment of fruit (oranges, bananas, apples), power snacks (chocolate bars, chips, cookies, candies and gum) and beverages (pop, coffee, and hot chocolate) to provide your child with plenty of energy for those late nights of studying! To place your order, please call the Office of Alumni Services at (807) 343-8155 or Toll-Free at 1-800-832-8076. The Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund is a program whereby the provincial government will match funds targeted toward student financial aid. Presently, Lakehead University has raised over $3 million in support of this program. Every donation that is designated toward student financial aid before March 31, 1999 will be matched by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. The opportunity to make a gift and have it matched will end on March 31, 1999. If you have already made a pledge in support of OSOTF, please don't miss this tremendous opportunity to double your gift to Lakehead University. Deadline date for orde rs is Wednesday, March, 17, 1999 Booster Kits will be delivered both on and off-campus on Saturday, March 27, 1999 For information contact: Rob Zuback, Manager, Alumni Services Lakehead University Thank you for your support this past Christmas. Over 450 "Good Luck Care Packages" were prepared and delivered to students in December. Residence Council and the Alumni Association were successful in raising approximately $6,000 which was dedicated to on-campus programs for students and much needed bursaries. Once again, all proceeds from the sale of the Exam Booster Kits will be used to enhance campus life and to provide much needed bursaries for Lakehead University students. 955 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 (807) 343-8916 E-mail: rob.zuback@lakeheadu.ca �Special Offer From World of Vacations Visit Thunder Bay and Lakehead University From$300* $350 - $50 (Coupon) = $300 *per person, based on double occupancy With: World of Vacations (Formerly Canadian Holidays) www.worldofvacations.com Valid From Janua,y 18-March JO, 1999 March 25 - May 15, 1999 October 16 -December 31, 1999 Co-op Student Receives Circle ofExcellence Award Congratulations to Lesley Stefureak for receiving a "Circle of Excellence Award" for the work she completed at the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada during her eight-month co-op placement in 1998. Stefureak is enrolled in the master's program in economics and is planning to graduate in December, 1999. 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Note: Coupon is valid from November 1, 1998 to December 21, 1999. Promoting Health and Wellness Lakehead is working hard to ensure that all students have access to health education, says Karen Chan, a registered nurse/health educator with the University's Health Services. "We are participating in national education campaigns such as Planned Parenthood, No Smoking, AIDS, Stress/ Safe Break, Breast Health, Nutrition, Drug and STD Awareness. As well, student participation on Lakehead's Wellness Committee has provided students with the opportunity to identify and plan for issues that are of concern, such as stress and bar safety." Health Services at Lakehead provides education through its newsletter "Wellness Notes," student newspaper inserts, health fairs, small group seminars, and displays. Health Services works collaboratively with community committees, such as the Drug Awareness Committee of Thunder Bay, to address alcohol and drug use. Liaison with other Lakehead University departments, student groups and community agencies has resulted in a strong health and wellness program on campus. For further information contact Karen Chan at (807) 343-8397. �Humanities and Social Science Federation Report by Dr. Uvio Di Matteo, VP External Communications, HSSFC The Annual Meetings and General Assembly of the Humanities and Social Science Federation of Canada {HSSFC) were held at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa over the weekend of November 28-29, 1998. The HSSFC is an organization representing the interests of humanities and social science researchers at the national level and supports their activities via the annual Congress of Learned Societies and the Aid to Scholarly Publications Program. As a grass roots representative organization and with its lobbying efforts and research policy initiatives, the HSSFC is an important partner with and complement to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), the government agency which actually funds research in the humanities and social sciences. Last year, the advocacy of the HSSFC was partly responsible for the increase last year of SSHRC's budget by 13 million dollars. As well, the on-going Breakfast on the Hill Series conducted by the HSSFC, which links university researchers to politicians and policy makers in Ottawa, is an excellent and high profile speakers program that continues to demonstrate the tangible policy importance of humanities and social science research. A number of important issues and initiatives were discussed at the annual meetings which are of interest and concern to the Lakehead community. First, the HSSFC has put together an initiative called Challenge 98 which has compiled an extensive dossier of current research projects in the humanities and social sciences with the ultimate view of communicating them to the media and public. Well over 180 reports have been compiled and three of the profiles are from Lakehead University. Over the coming months, a strategy to ensure effective use of these reports will be developed. This strategy is one that emphasizes the "go public, or perish" nature of the current academic funding environment for humanities and social science researchers. Second, a number of policy initiatives are underway. SSHRC has approved funding for two HSSFC policy research proposals. The first, titled Measuring the Impact of Research in the Human Sciences, will deal with the study of performance indicators in human science research. The second, titled National Electronic Archive of Scholarship in the Humanities and Social Sciences, will deal with electronic publishing. Also, work is progressing on an initiative known as Data Liberation II (DU II). The original Data Liberation Initiative, from which researchers at our university have benefited immensely, made large amounts of Statistics Canada data available in an affordable manner to university based researchers. At present, 51 universities participate in this initiative paying subscription rates based on institutional size and social science research profile. The DU II proposal is the next step to advance research in social statistics and will try to provide resources to researchers using social statistics. Finally, SSHRC will be implementing a program of Community University Research Alliance (CURA) centers which are based on the policy proposal originally put together and developed by the HSSFC. Up to 8 CURA centers will be funded in 1999-2000 and another 8 in 2000-2001 . Application forms for the competition and additional information can be obtained from SSHRC. Third, the results of the Canadian Foundation for Innovation program were Lakehead University- February, 1999 9 discussed and concerns were expressed about the dearth of opportunities and infrastructure renewal for social scientists. The failure to sponsor additional humanities and social science research to deal with the impact of technological change on health, society and the economy appears to indicate that these impacts are not fully appreciated. There is a real concern that the CFI, as well as health research initiatives, are literally vacuuming up resources. This lack of balance is also troubling given that approximately half of enrolment at Canadian universities is in the humanities and social sciences and such a resource shift threatens to turn these students into second class citizens within the university system, even though their tuition is a significant financial resource for universities. This under investment in the social sciences and humanities is further compounded by the fact that SSH RC receives the smallest investment of the three funding councils. Finally, the future sites for the Congress of the Learned Societies were announced. Many universities are bidding to host the Congress, as the presence of upwards of 8,000 academics on one's campus is a very prestigious event. Moreover, there are significant economic spill-overs to the host community. The sites are: 2000 Alberta 2001 Laval 2002 Toronto-Ryerson Everyone is urged to make their plans to attend the 1999 Congress which will be held at Sherbrooke-Bishop's in early June. If you have any questions about the HSSFC and its role, please do not hesitate to contact me at ldimatte@sleet.lakeheadu.ca or 3438545. As well, feel free to visit the HSSFC web site at http://www.hssfc.ca. �"I GET IT" Intergenerational Growth in Education Through Information Technology ECAH by Connie Hartviksen, Senior Researcher, Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research Northern &luatiooal Cmt fir Aging and Health "Celebrating Gerontology" A Research Symposium March 22-23, 1999 Public Lecture Monday, March 22, 1999 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Senate Chambers Dr. John Hirdes, Department of Health Studies and Gerontology, University of Waterloo "Integrated Health Assessment, Revolutionary Implications for Policy, Practice, and Research" Tuesday, March 23, 1999 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Poster Presentations and Displays in the Agora 10 a.m. -10:15 a.m. Welcome in the Agora: Dr. Fred Gilbert, President, Lakehead University Ryan Bliznikas of Port Arthur Collegiate Institute gives advice to "senior learner" Mamie Tuominen. She along with the other senior learners said they appreciated the opportunity to learn from students. In evaluating the 14-week program, one senior noted that she learned "how to walk into a 'clump' of teenagers with a real smfle on my face." 10:15 a.m. -10:50 a.m. Keynote Address: Agora Dr. Michael Stones, Director of the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health "Aging in an Electronic Age" Together with its partners, The Centre for Aural and Northern Health Research (CAaNHA) and The Northern 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Paper Presentations in the Senate Chambers Educational Centre for Aging and Health (NECAH) are involved in a unique opportunity for life-long learning. 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the Senate Chambers Workshop: Dr. John Hirdes "Integrated Health Assessment: Will it Revolutionize our Policy, Practice, and Research? Members of the Thunder Bay and Lakehead University community, and especially seniors, are encouraged to participate. Registration will take place in the Agora between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. There is no registration fee for students with a card, and seniors. The fee for all others is $5 per person. We look forward to your participation in Lakehead University's celebration of the International Year of the Older Person. Please contact Joanie Sims Gould at 343-2126 for more information. Lakehead University- February, 1999 10 Approximately 24 participants are involved in a 14-week program called "I GET IT' (Intergenerational Growth in Education Through Information Technology) where secondary students and senior learners learn from each other in an environment where technology is utilized as one of the vehicles for program delivery. continued on page 11 �During the course of the program, secondary school students help seniors to learn about computer mediated information technology, especially the Internet (including several sessions about how and where to access health related information). In the process, the high school students learn about the aging process, life span development, basic research skills, postsecondary education choices and potential career opportunities in Gerontology. While the computer training aspect of the course is offered at Port Arthur Collegiate Institute, some sessions are offered at Health Sciences North, Lakehead University, and other off-site locations such as the 55+Centre and St. Joseph's Heritage. February 11th, 1999, marked the start of the second offering of "I GET IT'. Last year, "I GET IT' was launched as a pilot program. The Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research conducted two levels of evaluation: a pre-and posttest evaluation measuring attitude change regarding typical stereotypes held by seniors about teens and vice versa; the other was a much more detailed evaluation of the actual program. Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery Pilot Project As of January 4, 1999, document delivery service will be available to offer quick access to articles from journals we have had to cancel as well as from journals to which we have not subscribed in the past. The first phase of this project will run for six months, until June, 1999. Lakehead University Library will use two document delivery suppliers: • CISTI (Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information) supplies articles from science, engineering and medical journals. They guarantee a turnaround time of 48 hours. • An arrangement has been established whereby the University of Toronto will supply articles from social sciences, business and arts and humanities journals. The difference between this and regular interlibrary loan is that they too will guarantee a turnaround time of 48 hours for an extra fee. CHARGES All Faculty members and Graduate Students will be eligible to receive 20 free articles. Thereafter, individuals requiring 48 hour delivery of science related articles are advised to consult Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery staff as to the most cost-effective means of obtaining their material; those requiring 48hour delivery of social sciences and humanities related articles will need to pay $5 per article for the next 20 ordered, and $7 per article after that. At any point, any individual affiliated with Lakehead University may order articles through our traditional interlibrary loan service at a charge of $2 per article. Please note that these fees represent only a portion of the costs; the Library will continue to subsidize $3 per request. For more information contact Joan Seeley at extension 8211 or e-mail: jlseeley@lib.lakeheadu.ca. Evaluation results were very encouraging and indicated that there is considerable merit in continuing this unique venture. Minor curriculum and program adjustments are presently underway in preparation for the 1999 program. Port Arthur Collegiate Institute and the Council on Positive Aging are partners with The Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research and The Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health on the 'I Get It" program. For a 'virtual tour' of the project, visit the following web site http://paci.lhbe.edu.on.ca (under "partnerships") For more information, calf Connie Hartviksen at (807) 343-2135. The Department of Geology presents a Public Lecture by Dr. Brian Skinner Department of Geology & Geophysics Yale University "Geological Challenges Facing Mineral Exploration in the 21st Century" Friday, February 19, 1999 4 p.m. in CB-3031 Dr. Skinner is the 1999 Geological Association of Canada (GAC) medallist. He has been a professor at Yale University since 1966 and has been the president of the Society of Economic Geologists (1995), the Geological Society of America (1985) and the Geochemical Society(1973). Lakehead University- February, 1999 11 �Calendar of Events Alumni Curling Fundspiel Department of Music Friday, March 26, 1999 Lumina Concert Series at the Port Arthur Curling Club 1998-99 $35 per person $140 per team curling from 6-10 pm New Music for percussion and friends Chinese Food Buffet March 16, 1999 Cash Bar Prizes Open to all Alumni, Friends, Faculty and Staff. Space is limited. To register call Alumni Services at 343-8155. Registration Deadline: March 19, 1999. All Funds raised in support of Lakehead University Student Opportunity Trust Fund. National Engineering Week February 27 - March 7, 1999 In celebration of National Engineering Week, Lakehead University's Faculty of Engineering is inviting Grade 7 and 8 students in the Thunder Bay District to participate in two competitions -- the Spaghetti Bridge and Egg Drop Competiton and the Electromagnet and Bristle Board Boat Competitions. The competitions are being sponsored by Professional Engineers Ontario, Lakehead Chapter, supported by the Ontario Steering Committee of National Engineering Week. Four separate competitions will be held on campus on Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5. They will be run by Student Chapters of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE), Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE), and Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME). The Engineering Student Society (ESS) will coordinate the event. The entry deadline is Monday, March 1, 1999 at 12 noon. For information contact Dr. Seimer Tsang in the Faculty of Engineering at 343-8761 . FEBRUARY 1999 VOL. 16, No. 2 THUNOER BAY, ONTARIO, CANAOA February 23, 1999 ISSN 0828·5225 Agora is published by the Communications Office and distributed monthly September through June. Dominique Corbeil, violin; Colin Mathews, cello; Joy Fahrenbruck, piano Publications Officer Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts at 12:30 p.m. Frances Harding Communications Officer Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant Nor'Westers' Home Games Jennifer Willianen February 19-20 Photography Basketball vs Brock Women: 6:30 pm Men: 8:30 pm Peter Puna & Staff Printing: LU Print Shop March 2 OUA Men's & Women's Basketball Playoffs CIAU National Women's Basketball Championships Send us your news. March 12, 13, & 14 Deadline for submissions for the next issue is March 1, 1999. Tickets are available at the Equipment Room C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse Adult $10/session Student $5/session Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Children under 12: $1 Adult Pass: $25 Student Pass: $15 CD Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca T r ojan 0 e v <= 1 . & Al um n l. A f f i3 i r s Lakehead University- February, 1999 12 � 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.16 No.2 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on the Distinguished Instructor award received by Fedderson, a report by the HSSFC (Humanities and Social Science Federation of Canada), and an article on the "I GET IT" program (Intergenerational Growth in Education Through Information Technology). 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 1999-02 Agora Agora Magazine https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/bd79465559f3ec9bf576954d20092c3b.pdf 548fcd9d17db9c9a98b4b9c5b6d655b1 PDF Text Text A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Lakehead students expressed their concern with rising tuition fees on February 25 by staging 45minute Talk Show with the president, mounting a mock execution of a student "fried by debt" and faxing 1,000 letters of protest to the Ministry of Education and Training. See page 2 for information on tuition fee increases. Check our Website Shad Valley Coming to Lakehead by Dr. Yves Prevost www.lakeheadu.ca under "New and Events" for more information about Events On Campus •• Events Off Campus •• Media Releases •• University Publications •• Strategic Planning Update Search Committee for Vice-President (Academic) Shad Valley is not a place on a map. Shad Valley is a live-in motivational program representing a partnership between universities, high schools and industry. Science, technology, entrepreneurship and the environment will be the themes studied by 52 of Canada's top high school students this July at Lakehead University. The students that participate in the program are in the top 2% nationwide. They are top scholars, community leaders, provincial, national and international athletes, gifted musicians, published authors, competitive and curious about the world around them. The program consists of two phases; the first is four weeks of university life and the second is a five-week work placement with a partnership company. On the campus in July, the days are intense when the students attend university lectures; participate in sports, math challenges, and workshops about business, ecology and engineering; work on at least two business proposals; produce a month-book and a web page; organize an open house and a variety show for the closing ceremonies. Shad Valley could be likened to a menu, where the students get a taste of this and that to help them discover what they want to do as a career. In Shad Valley, the same students are not always the best of the class as they are accustomed to be. The synergy generated by their interactions pushes the students to be the best they can be. Company placements occur in August and consist of practical work where the student may lead the way in computerizing a workplace, creating a company we.b page, or solving a problem that no one else has had an opportunity to think about. The work experiences are wide and varied! The companies in northwestern Ontario that participate as Shad partners in 1999 are Abitibi Consolidated in Fort Frances, Bowater, Bearskin Lake Air Service, FedNor, KBM Forestry, Lakehead University, Paterson Foundation, Royal Bank of Canada, Thunder Bay Hydro, Thunder Bay Telephone, and Union Gas. continued on page 3 �Board of Governors Sets Tuition Fee Rates and Approves Open Meeting Policy From the President's Desk by Denise Bruley, Communications Officer by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert On page 6 of the Agora is an article on the "double cohort." While it is difficult to predict the impact on Lakehead University, it would appear that the government is looking at the situation seriously to determine how best to manage the influx of greater numbers of university students. There are massive implications for faculty, physical facilities, and operating budgets that, even if we were to take in our current proportion of provincial enrolment, would mean drastic changes at Lakehead. Some COU estimates place the dollar impact in new funding for all universities at a level equivalent to current government funding ($1.5 billion). This level of funding is an unlikely scenario as the government will be seeking less costly measures to address the increased number of students. Extending the hours of operation (including summer sessions), workload adjustments, leasing of space, new cooperative arrangements with the colleges, and distance education are all proposals being considered. Issues like tenure, faculty review procedures, quality indicators, sabbaticals, and merit are all part of the current discussion mix prompted by university requests for additional funding and the Ministry's drive for greater institutional accountability. Ultimately, there will be trade-offs and issues of critical importance to Lakehead like unfunded (i.e. out of corridor) students , deferred maintenance, additional space requirements (new construction), and technology enhancement may get addressed. We are making our case directly, and indirectly (through COU), to the Ministry. I am optimistic that the double cohort At a meeting held on February 25, 1999, the Lakehead University Board of Governors accepted the tuition fee recommendations by the Board's Financial Planning Committee. problem will bring about major action by the provincial government. There are ancillary issues associated with the demise of Grade XIII and now the OAC's. For example, should we continue to offer three-year degree programs? What should be the most effective working relationships with the colleges? Still the basic questions remain related to access and quality and how the existing physical and human infrastructures can be tweaked to maximize productivity and efficiency. These may be government words but they are well worth heeding. There will be "strings attached" to any new funding consistent with the patterns we have seen with OSOTF, ATOP and other recent government initiatives. It will be important to deal with these in ways that improve the university, respect its autonomy to make internal decisions, and ensure that current and future students receive a highquality education. The forthcoming Strategic Plan should aid us in the longer time frame (beyond the next election), but action will have to be taken to respond to government proposals that should finally re-infuse some much-needed funding into Lakehead University. Needless to say, we will continue to track the evolving policy decisions related to the double cohort. I would expect the Speech from the Throne and the Provincial Budget to provide clearer insight into the implications for the Ontario universities and Lakehead. ~ Lakehead University- March, 1999 2 The rates for 1999/00 reflect a 7% increase for undergraduate degree and diploma programs except for Education and Engineering degree programs which would increase by 11. 3%. Graduate student fees will increase by 5% and visa rates by 12% for graduate students and 12.9% for undergraduate programs. In addition, the Board approved a policy that will make meetings of the full Board of Governors open to anyone who wishes to attend. The first open meeting will be in fate April and will announced on campus and in the local media. The Open Meeting Policy is subject to certain guidelines which will be made available on the Lakehead University website and to media. "The Board of Governors is committed to the principle of accountability to the students, faculty and staff and of Lakehead University and to the public which is served by the University and this resolution further demonstrates that commitment, • said Paul Gordon, Acting Chair, Lakehead University's Board of Governors. CORRECTION In the previous issue of the Agora, an article appeared detailing the Canada Foundation for Innovation awards received by Lakehead University. The description of the project entitled "Lakehead Engineering Research Centre" omitted research centre members: Dr. H. T. Saliba, S. H. L. Tsang, Dr. C. D. Johnson, Dr. W Huang and Dr. A. G. Gillies as being part of the research team. This new Research Centre has 10 faculty members as part of the original CF/ application. �- s•••••z- t ----- ----------Graham Borradaile's Work Subject of a BBC Documentary SHAD continued from page 1 In 1999, Dr. Yves Prevost will direct the Shad Valley program , as well as be responsible for ecology, while Professor Ken Hartviksen will lead entrepreneurship. Dr. Meilan Liu will teach engineering and Professor Craig Law will offer expertise in computers and systems. Dr. Graham Borradaile recipient of the 1998 Distinguished Researcher Award will give a public lecture entitled Lakehead has many well known professors and collaborators who have much to offer in science, technology, engineering and environment. This is an invitation for all professors to give a guest lecture during Shad Valley on some aspect of your science and technology that would be intellectually challenging to 52 of the brightest high school students in Canada. Please contact D r. Yves Prevost at yves.prevost@lakeheadu.ca before June "Using Magnetic Properties to Understand the History and Deformation of Rocks" Wednesday, March 17. 1999 4p.m. Lower Lecture Theatre 1, 1999. If any business would like to become a partner they can contact Christine Costa at cmcosta @qale.lakeheadu.ca or at (807) 343-8747. Applications for high school students can be obtained by calling (519) 884 8844 or at www.shad.ca. Apply before March 31 if you would like to participate in one of the nine campuses in Canada 35th Annual Northwestern Ontario Regional Science Fair Wednesday, April 21 , 1999 For further information www.baynet.net/-sciencefair/index.htm or e-mail: sciencefair@mail.baynet.net The deadline for entries from schools is Wednesday, March 31 , 1999 Superior Science A New Summer Day Program for children ages 9-12 QUEST Engineering Science Quest presents "Superior Science," a hands on science program for children ages nine through twelve. The goal of this university studentrun program is to explore new horizons in science by giving children an opportunity to see, touch, design and experiment in a variety of different fields of science. This week-long adventure takes place on the Lakehead University campus allowing children to learn more about university life while conducting science experiments, building structures and using computers to learn about the Internet. Enrolment is limited. Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Program runs: August 9 -13 and August 16 - 20 Cost: $100/week Call toll-free to register 1-877-377-5437 and receive more information. British public television will be filming a short documentary on a method for determining the age of re-orientation of rocks, developed by Or. Graham Borradaile, a professor in the Department of Geology. Filming is planned in Britain where Borradaile first calibrated the method using archeological monuments ranging from late Roman times (A.O. 300). When ancient builders quarried and reoriented certain types of stone, the rock commenced remagnetization in the newly imposed direction of the geomagnetic field. The 'amount' of remagnetization acts as a clock, fixing the age of reorientation. Borradaile then used the calibrated remagnetization scale to estimate the ages of some poorly documented medieval building phases to within 25 years. He was able also to prove that medieval builders had recycled Roman masonry, to reduce the costs involved in quarrying new stone. BBC will also film in Cyprus where the studies are continuing in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities, and subsequently in the laboratory at Lakehead University. "The archeological aspects of this work are merely applications, the main focus is to understand the mechanism by which rocks become magnetized, " says Borradaile. Until Borradaile's work, the longest "experiments" on magnetization took place in the laboratory over periods of hours or days, quite inadequate for extrapolation to geological times and processes. The work is funded by NSERC. Lakehead University - March, 1999 3 �------------------¥■•■;■; - - 1 - -- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - Advanced Anatomy Course Offers Unique Learning Opportunity by Kris Ketonen Since the beginning of January, Lakehead students have had an exciting opportunity to take a close-up look at the human body. It comes courtesy of a new fourth-year half-course in Advanced Human Anatomy, created by Donna Newhouse, a sessional lecturer in the Department of Biology. "The course is unique because it will revolve around two surgical observations, an autopsy observation, and surgeons putting on active lectures," said Newhouse. "It's a much more involved course than the other anatomy course currently offered •• Biology 2020 (Human Anatomy) and the students who are admitted are topnotch." The idea for the course came to her about a year ago, but it took time to transform that idea into an actual course. First, she had to make a presentation to both the School of Kinesiology and the Department of Biology as the course is hosted by both units. "I had to kind of sell it, but they liked the idea:• said Newhouse. When Lakehead approved the course last spring and the funding came through, the next step was to get the idea approved by the Hospital's Operating Room Committee (surgeons, nurse managers, physicians and hospital administrators). The focus of the course is on all structures pertaining to regional anatomy such as the head, neck, back, and extremities. "Students choose the surgeries they want to see and they go on their own," said Newhouse. "I get a list and post it as far in advance as I can." Another interesting aspect comes with the autopsy viewing. Because autopsies obviously aren't scheduled and an opportunity to view one can appear with only a few hours notice, Newhouse and Senior students like Aaron Bois (right) are being given the opportunity to witness surgeries at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital thanks to the efforts of Donna Newhouse {left), a sessional lecturer in the Department of Biology her class make use of a pager that the students take turns carrying. Since t he course came into official existence too late to be published in the University course calendar, all the advertising has been word of mouth. And the buzz is good, according to Newhouse. The maximum number of students allowed in the course is 20. Last fall, 24 students applied. Academic standing and a paragraph outlining why they want to take the class were used to screen the applicants. And the work doesn't stop there. Newhouse is tackling the material with a tremendous amount of respect and gratitude, and is making sure the students do the same. ''The workload is heavy," she said, adding that the students are required to submit a continued on page 5 Lakehead University- March, 1999 4 �- SWM••;W; . . . . 1 -- - - - - - - - - - -- -- - Anatomy continued from page 4 •EL 0 H pre-surgery report three days prior to each surgical observation. The report is a formal paper outlining the related anatomy of the surgical procedures they are about to see. "It must be of 'A' quality," Newhouse pointed out. "If not, they won't go to see that surgery. I'm not going to send anyone in there that doesn't know their anatomy. I want them to be the second-most knowledgeable person in the O.R." But the effort will pay off in the end according to Scott Kingston, a fourth-year Kinesiology student who acted as Newhouse's teaching assistant. He has had the opportunity to view both a surgery and an autopsy and says, "It's really invaluable when you consider that you're usually just looking at plastic models and books." Aaron Bois and Jill Criscione, also fourthyear Kinesiology students, agree. "It opened up a new perspective to what science has to offer. Textbooks only offer so much. Viewing a surgery has huge educational worth," Bois said. "It gets you more into what real anatomy is;• Criscione said. She stressed the value of the experience, especially to students who go on to study in the health sciences field. As for Donna Newhouse, she is excited about her course and the fact that it was approved by both the University and the Hospital. "One of the most interesting things," she says, "is that it comes at a time when the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital is making plans to construct a new hospital on 60 acres of land donated by the University.... This course may pave the way for other instructors to create similar kinds of learning opportunit ies for Lakehead students." Kris Ketonen is one of several Lakehead students taking part in a student writing program sponsored by The ChronicleJournal. ~ I :: Ill Civil Engineers Best in Mid-West Regional Champ ionship The civil engineering team of Joe Martino, Kristy Mattila, Scott Pattyson, Scott MacKenzie, Shaun Walker, Alan Jinks, Bill Mellanby, Dr. Tony Gillies (Faculty Advisor) and Kai/ash Bhatia (Shop Supervisor) captured first place overall at the 1999 Steel Bridge Competition. The competition, hosted by the University ofIowa, challenged civil engineering students to an intercollegiate competition that included design, fabrication and construction. Participating students gained practical experience in structural design, fabrication processes, construction planning, organization and teamwork. Lakehead University, the first Canadian team to win the annual competition, beat engineering teams from Iowa State; North Dakota State; South Dakota State; University of North Dakota; University of Wisconsin-Platteville; University of Minnesota and University of Iowa. The scaled simulation bridge, which spans 17 feet and can withhold 2,700 pounds, was judged in the following award categories: Construction Speed, Economy, Stiffness, Efficiency and Aesthetics. The structure was required to meet standards for durability, constructibility, usability, strength and serviceability that reflect the volumes of regulations that govern the design and construction of full-scale bridges. Safety was the primary concern, as with actual construction projects. Winning the competition has qualified the students to enter the National Student Steel Bridge Competition in Anchorage, Alaska in May, 1999. Sponsorship from the following local organizations and businesses helped make this accomplishment possible: Anchor Construction Industrial Products; Classic Gift and Tuck Shop; Coastal Steel Construction; HG Limo Services; Lakehead University Engineering Department; Lakehead University Student Union; Local Union 759; Mallon 's Corporate Impressions; Payford Steel; Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (Lakehead University Student Chapter) and Thunder Bay Testing & Engineering. This talented team of graduating civil engineers is looking for more sponsorships from the community to enable them to represent Lakehead University in Alaska. For more information, contact Dr. Tony Gillies, Department of Civil Engineering at 343-8755. -- Jennifer Wi/lianen, Communications and Institutional Analysis Assistant Lakehead University-- March, 1999 5 �-----------------;w■••••-1---------------- Double Cohort: Worrisome Prospect By Susan Bloch-Nevitte The following article appeared in the January. 1999, issue of For the Record, a publication of the Council of Ontario Universities Double cohort. Preface it with "decaf" and it sounds more like a new coffee, one that nonetheless is keeping a lot of people awake at night. A by-product of restructuring in the Ontario high school system, the double cohort results from the elimination of Grade 13 by the year 2003. An unprecedented surge in postsecondary applicants and enrolments could ensue as many of the last of the OAC students and the first of the Grade 12 students simultaneously come knocking on the doors of colleges and universities. Making the brew even more potent is the fact that no one really knows yet what that the numbers will be. Starting with next fall's crop of Ontario high schoolers, students can opt for the last of the five-year curriculum or an accelerated fou r-year program. Depending on what the students choose, the impact of the double cohort could be spread over several years or hit all at once. Demand for an Ontario postsecondary education could increase by as much as 53,000 spaces over current enrolment of 227,800 Figures based on projected demand for full-time enrolment No, Stvdtint1 (H.ad<ountl Among the issues they are exploring are enrolment patterns throughout the postsecondary system; institutional resource constraints including faculty, libraries, labs, and ancillary space such as sports facilities, the potential of distance learning and new information technologies; alternative class scheduling options such as weekends and expanded summer schools; and current and projected institutional capacity. Additional Students Seeking University Opportunities 60,000---------_-..:_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -_ ~_ ._, •0ue "'Double C"'-t al>ue to Pop<11ation ~ .50,000 40,000 - - - - 30,000-i---- - - - - Robert Prichard, chair of GOU and president of the University of Toronto, views the double cohort as an opportunity to create a legacy of reinvestment in the system. But he acknowledges the risk of the double cohort's being perceived as merely a temporary problem, one that merits only temporary attention. "Temporary personnel, facilities, and support negate long-term planning and building on strengths," says Prof. 10,000~- - - - ~ Prichard. "We should have a strategic In addition, students, parents, and objective of using the double cohort 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 20()1 2009 2010 as an occasion to invest in enhancing teachers are being asked to get an earlier start on planning for life after the quality of the university experience across Ontario" high school. The Ontario government has Assuming some sort of surge is just around introduced "streaming" into the high school Ontario ranks dead last among the 1O the corner, the question facing curriculum, where core courses will have provinces in university operating grants postsecondary leaders and the provincial either an academic or applied focus in per capita. In Prof. Prichard's view, new government is how the surge will be Grades 9 and 10 and a university, college funding based on the double cohort could accommodated while protecting access and or work focus in Grades 11 or 12. Both substantially improve that ranking if the quality. educational reforms are destined to have an funding were to be permanent, regardless The Ministry of Education and Training has impact on student participation levels in of whether enrolments retreats after the assembled a planning group to begin getting Ontario universities by the first years of the double cohort bulge passes through the a handle on the numbers and strategies for new millennium, but it's still unclear just how postsecondary system. "During the peak coping with the double cohort. much. period we would be preserving quality and Representatives of the ministry, colleges, The Council of Ontario Universities (COU} then see a modest appreciation in quality universities, the Association of Colleges of estimates that as many as 53, 000 additional through increased resources per student Applied Arts and Technology of Ontario students could be seeking university in the latter years; he says. "That would (ACAATO}, and GOU are meeting monthly opportunities by 2004 -- a figure which be a very desirable outcome." and hope to have preliminary combines the double cohort and population Faculty renewal, already a priority at Ontario recommendations to the ministry by April growth among the 18-to-24 age group. universities, assumes greater urgency in the 1999. 20,000- --- Lakehead University -- March, 1999 6 �Cohort continued from page 6 face of the double cohort. COU estimates that thousands of new faculty will have to be hired just to keep pace with current enrolment. According to COU figures, the ratio of students to faculty has increased by 25 percent over the past decade. At a current ratio of 21 to 1, Ontario universities would need 2,400 new appointments just to restore the faculty complements to where it was a decade ago. Prof. Prichard says that universities should be expanding their teaching complement over the next two to three years. "A delay in hiring until the onset of the double cohort will see demand outstrip the available supply of new faculty." The ministry's working group will also have to grapple with an "echo" double cohort some two to four years after the enrolment bulge when universities can also expect increased demand for places in first-and second entry professional programs. Graduate and professional programs may not be top of mind yet within the double cohort working group, but universities with significant enrolments in postgraduate programs are expected to keep the issue alive. While the double cohort is front and centre with the ministry, university leaders are also encouraging the government not to lose sight of the other important public policy objectives such as enhancement and maintenance of research infrastructure and support and effective mechanisms for student financial aid and debt reduction. Prof. Prichard says Ontario's universities need the opportunity to develop their own responses to the new postsecondary environment. "In a differentiated university system with different combinations of quality and cost, a one-size-fits-all approach will not likely work well. Each university should be challenged to think systematically and strategically about how it might contribute on its terms to the challenges of the double cohort and longer-term demographic challenges." Get the Facts Ever wondered .... How many Honours Bachelor Kinesiology degrees were issued in 1998? Answer:80 What percentage of the total student body is female? Answer: 54% What is the ratio between students and faculty at Lakehead? Answer: 21.4:1 in 1997-98 compared to 16.9:1 in 1990 These facts and many others can be found in Lakehead University's 1998/99 Institutional Statistics Book prepared by the Office of Institutional Analysis and distributed to Senators, Board Members and Departments. And Speaking of Faculty ... Lakehead University hired 21 new faculty for the 1998-99 academic year. Some have already been profiled in the Agora and others will be featured in future issues. In the meantime, here is a complete listing of the new faces on campus: Don Auger, Assistant Professor, Indigenous Learning Dr. Xiang Chen, Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Dr. Glenn D. Colton, Assistant Professor, Music John Colton, Assistant Professor, Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism Dr. Todd Dufresne, Assistant Professor, Philosophy Dr. Stephen J. Hecnar, Assistant Professor, Biology Colin Kelly, Lecturer, Forestry Craig Law, Lecturer, Business Administration Dr. Judith Leggatt, Assistant Professor, English Dr. Deli Li, Assistant Professor, Mathematical Sciences Zeng Lin, Assistant Professor, Education Dr. Kefu Liu, Assistant Professor, Engineering (Mechanical) Dr. William J. Montelpare, Associate Professor, Kinesiology Alioune Ngom, Assistant Professor, Mathematical Sciences Dr Christopher Parkes, Assistant Professor, English Dr. Bryan J. Poulin, Associate Professor, Business Administration Dr. Gillian H. Siddall, Assistant Professor, English Dr. Teresa Socha, Assistant Professor, Education Dr. Sharon Stone, Assistant Professor, Sociology Dr. Michael Stones, Professor, Psychology (NECAH) David Tranter, Assistant Professor, Social Work CIAU National Women's Basketball Championship Susan Bloch-Nevitte is the director of Public Affairs at the University of Toronto and a member of the Ontario Universities' Public Affairs Council. March 11 ,12, 13 & 14 For tickets and information call 343-8213 Lakehead University -- March, 1999 7 �22nd Annual]uried Student Exhibition March 12-April 4, 1999 Agora at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery MARCH 1999 VoL. 16, No. 3 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA Opening and Awards Presentation: Friday, March 12, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. In Memoriam ISSN 0828-5225 Dr. Gerd Schroeter Department of Music 1940-1999 Lumina Concert Series A memorial service was held at the Avila Centre in March to mourn the passing of Dr. Gerd Schroeter, a professor in the Department of Sociology, who died suddenly and unexpectedly during his sleep on February 10, 1999. Dr. Schroeter was a respected scholar who enjoyed reflecting on key issues of his discipline and their connections to the problems of society. Agora is published by the Communications Office and distributed monthly September through June. 1998-99 Publications Officer March 16, 1999 Frances Harding Dominique Corbeil, violin; Communications Officer Colin Mathews, cello; Denise Bruley Joy Fahrenbruck, piano Analysis and Communications Assistant Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts at 12:30 p.m. Jennifer Willianen Photography Peter Puna & Staff Born into a Mennonite community near Gdansk, Poland, he emigrated to Canada Public Lecture in 1949, and settled in Winnipeg where March 23, 1999 he completed undergraduate studies • Mark Murphy before pursuing postgraduate studies in sociology at Vanderbilt University in Office of Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will speak on "Ontario's Tennessee. There, in 1974, he obtained Environmental Bil of Rights" a PhD and joined the faculty at Lakehead University a year later. 2:30p.m. Friends, relatives and colleagues speaking about his life recalled Schroeter as being a quiet, solitary man whose intellectual discourses were often peppered with acerbic witticisms and insights. He was a generous man who involved himself in the lives of his relatives and friends and supported their interests and activities. Dr. Schroeter served Lakehead University as chair of the Department of Sociology, secretary of the Arts and Science Council, member of Senate, chair of the Senate Appeals Tribunal, and secretary and treasurer of the Lakehead University Faculty Association. His community activities included serving as secretary and treasurer of the Port Arthur NOP Riding Association, a member of the Board of the Thunder Bay Education Employees/ Credit Union and member of the Ontario Film Review Board. Printing: LU Print Shop RC-2003 Send us your news. Alumni Curling Fundspiel Deadline for submissions for the next issue is April 1, 1999. Editor, Agora Friday, March 26, 1999 Lakehead University at the Port Arthur Curling Club 955 Oliver Road $35 per person$140 per team Chinese Food Buffet. Cash Bar. Prizes Open to all Alumni, Friends, Faculty and Staff. Space is limited. To register call Alumni Services at 343-8155. Registration Deadline: March 19, 1999. Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca ,POSTE ......._...... CD Troj n & Mlumni Aftdi r s De v al . Lakehead University- March, 1999 8 ........ Pnt1-l111TH -99 ay,Ontarlo � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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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 1999-03 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message Shad Valley https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/af9d97d67f248d6b86f1114704bfac45.pdf 82f521ad44c37820433048e8c94bffcf PDF Text Text APRIL 1999 A NEWS LETTER F OR LAKEHEAD U NIVERSITY STAFF & F ACULTY Dr. Mary Louise Hill Appointed Vice-President (Academic) Lakehead's new Vice-President (Academic) was attracted to Lakehead because of the strength of its academic programs and is looking forward to moving them ahead. Check the Lakehead University Website www.lakeheadu.ca under "New and Events" for more information about Events On Campus Events Off Campus •• .. Media Releases University Publications •• Strategic Planning Dr. Mary Louise Hill has spent the past 16 years teaching geology at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she is currently Associate Dean, College of Science & Technology. Although a scientist by training, Dr. Hill is committed to the liberal arts and values the merits of a core curriculum •· something she helped to develop for the 17,000 undergraduate students at Temple, both as a faculty member serving on various curriculum committees and serving for a year as Acting Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies. "It's not enough to teach students current knowledge," says Hill, "We have to provide them a context for what they are learning and prepare them to adapt to a changing world." During her tenure as Acting Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies, Hill was responsible for university-wide academic programs and she established a new Academic Resource Centre to serve the advising needs of entering students before they choose a major. Dr. Hill is a Canadian citizen who was born and raised in Ontario. She lived for a time in North Bay (where she "began to love the outdoors") before moving to Ottawa and later completing a BSc in Geology at Carleton University in 1978. From there she enrolled at Princeton University where she completed a PhD in Geology in 1985. Dr. Hill is a strong supporter of bringing research into the classroom. "Although teaching is our central mission," she says, "it is through our research activity that we model the skills our students need to be lifelong learners." Her own career has certainly been shaped by influential teachers. One was a female high school geology teacher whose husband worked for the Geological Survey of Canada. The second was a Princeton professor who influenced her decision to pursue graduate work in high temperature deformation geology in the United States. "Ironically, I had to leave Canada to continue my work in Canada," she says, referring to her dissertation on the Geology of the Redcap Mountain Area, Coast Plutonic Complex, in British Colu·mbia. Dr. Mary Louise Hill is the Co-Director of the Summer Research Program for Minority Undergraduates in Science at Temple University. In 1992 she was awarded the College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Teaching Award. Lakehead University President Fred Gilbert is looking forward to welcoming Hill when she begins her five-year term on July 1st. "I believe Dr. Hill's background, academically and administratively, will serve Lakehead well," he says. Frances Harding �-;■-•-·i----------------- Agora April, 1999 Vol. 16, No. 4 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA From the President's Desk ISSN 0826-5225 by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B SE1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances. harding@lakeheadu.ca **** Deadline for submissions for the next issue is May 1, 1999. .... Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications Officer: Denise Bruley Ana/ysis and Communications Assistant: Jennifer Willianen Photography: Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Lakehead University Print Shop .... Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Agora, Office of Communications Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Ad, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P7B 5E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 1497073 Lakehead U NI V ERSI T Y At the open meeting in the Agora to discuss the 1999-2000 budget submission, it was posed that there was a disproportionate allocation to a dministration and that administration was not suffering the fate of the academic sector and, furthermore, that administration at Lakehead was adding positions. This is a refrain I have made and heard, over the past 30 years, and it has been true or untrue to various degrees at the different institutions with which I have been associated. Suffice it to say that my response at the meeting was that Lakehead's administration, like most other areas of the university, was the leanest I have ever encountered. Perhaps the reorganization of the past few months has given the impression that positions have been created, but the only "new" position is that of Vice-President (Research and Development). Considering that the Vice-President (Administration) position has not been filled since Fred Poulter's retirement, there has been no net gain in central administration. What has taken place is the creation of titles for people working in administration to reflect more accurately their responsibilities. A copy of the current organizational chart clearly demonstrates this. With one of the tasks recommended in the Strategic Plan, there will be a full review of the effectiveness and appropriateness of the current administrative structure. Along with other recommendations in the plan, there could be considerable restructuring of both academic and administrative sectors over the next few years. When it occurs, it will reflect the intent of making Lakehead Un iversity an even more efficient and accountable organization. But contrast the current administration against any other university our size, and I expect you will find that we have the fewest positions allocated to running the institution of any of them. I can assure you that this is reflected in many of the same signs seen in the faculties -overwork, stress, and missed deadlines for completing tasks. I suspect that we are as many as six positions short of what is necessary to run the university at full efficiency, but the review will provide an objective analysis of the situation. I have alluded to the Strategic Plan, and we are in the final stages of completing that process. Over the next couple of weeks, you will have a chance to respond to the interim report of the Strategic Planning Group. The Group will then complete its task of submitting the Strategic Plan to the Senate and Board of Governors next month. This has been a complex exercise involving many people within and outside the university. The end product will be a meaningful guide for the future of Lakehead! Later this month , the provincial government will submit its budget following the Throne Speech. I am optimistic that there will be good news for the postsecondary education sector and for our university. However, implementation of the budget may be delayed until an election has been held. I will use my article in the May Agora to analyse the budget's potential impacts in detail. continued on page 3 Lakehead University - April, 1999 2 �Clloir, Slrp/ten S. J/r.sskm l'rlJ' Rev. loi.J IYll.wn BOARD OF GOVERNORS CHANCELLOR I998-99 PRESIDENT Lakel,ead University linda Plu1/ipJ Frt't/Cil~rl SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO TI~E PRESIDENT Organization Cllart OFFICE Of COMMUNICATIONS r-, Ji'm Krurmer NOMP _ _ _ _ _ _ L - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. UNIVERSliY SERVICES DIRECTOR. COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CEh'TRE AUDIO VlSUAL SERVICES MICRO COMPUTER MAINTENANCE MICRO COMPUTER SAi.ES Gro111 Wolslt BillBrogna!o TomAwlin ll. R. OFFICER lkrrik Patola 1-1. R. OFFICER Glendo Squirr 11. R. OFFICER _J IIIW.TII & SAFETY Carol Oue MULTI MEDIA PRODUCTION Subby Si.ltr=k)' PROJECT TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER. RESIDENCE & CONFERENCE SERVICES COORDINATOR, RESIDENCE LIFE MANAGER. DOOKSTORE MANAGER, PRINTING SERVICES CHIEF. SECURITY SERVICES MANAGER. ORAPIIIC & PIIOTOGRAPIIV SERVICES SUPERVISOR. FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR. LIQUOR SERVICES PROJECT MANAGER BUILDING MAINTENANCE MAI/AGER. OPERATIONS Timo Mltttlntn Judy Mad.I~ Frank Chrl.Jttn /Jar/di/are Norma.lM-11 Nno·hold B«Jy J/urlry Stan Nrll'ltY Do,,NIA"1lu Brn Kaminsli VICE-PRESIDENT __!_ACADEMIC) VICE-PRESIDENT .loltn H'ltirfir/d (RESEAROI & DF.VELOPMENl) UO/la ff'ibon BnrBklnr/1 Afar/a p,,,,.,,,,,,; ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER RESEARCII, TRUST & SYSTEMS BUDGET & ACCOUNTING OFFICER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ACCOUNTS OFFICER PURCHASING MANAGER JamaMon l, Ot111dKemp (,lethtg) 8a:ltram/Jodgw111r Frntry SroiJ INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR Donna Slrdy Oa,r C/Jriitle l)'elle Jllirtr Jfarilp1 J/u.slol DEAN ARTS AIID SCIENCE DEAN OUSIN.~$ ADMIN. DEAN EDUCATION 1/rnri Sa/I&, DEAN ENGINEERI NG Dani/ £vier DEAN • FORESTRY & TH FOREST ENVIRONMENT Anne LN/g/Jton c~~n Wojt/4 Huglt Briggs rNTERNfi~~RA~IVITIESI Dan PaJula, Rita Bio/~ Afa rgoRo.u Com,ie N'rbon Prdk,,odi GregS/Jalay Kur/,-/.NC/4ri, Alu Pasqlklli (Acting/ .limPodd Dianr Alklu'rli• DIRECTOR OF INSTTTUTIONAL ANALYSIS Prnlli Pav/a,inne CIIIEF LIBRARIAN DIRECTOR Of PART-TlMI: STUDIES REGISTRAR IIOUSEKEEPINO SHIPPING/ RECEIVING GROUNDS CAMPUS ENGINEER I .1/m Crllrrt (Artlng) la.~l'1ler Adam Rltod, ELECTRICAL M£CIIANICAL POWERIIOUSE SUPERVISOR. SERVICES N ,no /,a'H'S0/1 PUBLICATIONS OFFICER Fnvur.s /larding DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (A eliAg) DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT .J AMC SECRETARIAT COMMUNICATIONS/SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICER D,ni,, Bn,/e y Bob Ang, // MICRO COMPlTTER SUPPORT NETWORK SERVICES COORDINATOR. RE,ENGINEERJN(i DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 8l!VSt,faffl'l Joy 1/immrlmOlf DIRECTOR OF S11JDENT SERVICES Srolt Alanln CENTRES Arc/Jlr Colwimo OMBUDSPERSON DEAN , GRADUATE STVDIES & RESEARCII NATIONAL RESEARCJI COUNCIL/IRAP MANAGER. RESEARCII, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LAKEIIEAD UNIVERSITY CEIITRI;. FOR ANALYTICAL SERVICES Doug Slone ALUMNI MA.NAGER Rol,Z,,hoci DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Laurie Iii/I DIRECTOR OF STUDENT PLACEMENT & CO,OP EDUCATION A/or Kty tor Andn.• HIKV'JO!I (Acti ng) AIJIJII Al« Kr,uie Ina ChomJ:thJ11 SENIOR ADVISOR ATRC ENVIRONMENTAL T£SilNO PALEO-DNA LAB LAKE SUPERIOR BINATIONAL FORUM INSTRUMENTATION LAB H7m Baanc/Jen Al Smith PrterUe l1Afo lto BarhNirol Allan AlaeKr,uie EDUCATION CENTRE CO-OP~T~e~N~~An~~ JoltnO;'(i/aromo �VIC'E-PRESIOO,'T (ACADEMIC) OF.AN or ARTS AND SCIENCE ASSOCIATE DEAN ARTS AHO saa.'CE lknfd Kr"'P (Acting) Annr IHlglttOII Hm/n, Krrlrr {,IMu<g) XOlt l/om1//011 ANTIIROPOLOGY OIOLOOY MMEDICAL LAB SCIENCE MNORTIIERN ONTARIO WILD RICE Alatto/, ,t((l("(/(}llo/d I PrtrrUY PROGRAM Do,;gAla,1/,, O!EMISTRY ECONOMICS A'orman Bmuor CIIIEF LIDRARlAN IIEAD. IW'EllENCE &. INFORMATION SERVICES IIEAD. COLlECTIONS Am1r Drlg.+ton DEPARTMENT IIEAD. SYSTEMS/ /a,o D,,., 818LIOGRAPHJC PROCUSING .s1,;r1..,, a,_,.,, Ju11 .Anw1 F,.,,U,/Jrsra EDUCATION UDR.ARIAN s~i~1, :1~J~C~~~:g~. KimFrd.<krs<M 8rf41,J.mr~ (i,..,.,, H'trfa Jin~ Kb.JI" Po1Ja.rrn IIJSTORY INDIGENOUS LEARNINO NATIVE ACCESS LANGUAGES UDR.ARY & INFORMATION STUDIES Ko/JRo/vo,, MATIIEMATICAL SCIENCES COMPUTER SCIENCE MATIIEMATICAL STATISTICS MUSIC NURSING Clu'n /loon// Penai Po11/orinn, bu/ Oo/p/11~ ,t/0'1f'JNJ Alod101t .fllnlJl'V lla.sqo"o P~tnAlaA Aris Corruli.7tAis Lon,, Akl>ougall -~ OUTDOOR RECREATION PARKS & TOURISM Tom Str1r,u Afo,zarrt AMkrMM Sarrnn Kn'1plA Darlm, ,l/1"'1ff 1/rotM'r Bro,.., , A"atAl')n 1/impton llilJ~{O,ruo,) KINESIOLOGY Brrmlo ,\Wu,,, Hlduur/ Moundrr-11 PIIILOSOPIIY PHYSICS DIRECTOR OF PART-Tl\{£ STUDIES - - I -- REGISTRAR CALENDARIGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICER ASSISTANT REGISTRAR ADMISSIONS CO-OROINATOR. INFORMATION SERVICES SEC. SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER SEC. SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER SEC. SCIIOOL LIAISON OFFICER· ASSISTANT REGISTRAR SYSTEMS AND RECOllOS. RECORDS OFFICER SCUEDULINO AND, EXAMINATIONS OFFICER Ala,g Ila"''°" Oo.g H'er1 .SU,,..- Co/Js1rUI ~ SOCIAL WORK SOCIOLOOY VISUAL ARTS TaJfor Tom Dunl Alari lt'i.srnAolt llaAl'lllltDodlO,II.U PROORAM CURRIC\JLU1'l YEAllS I & 2 PROGRAM CURRICULUM. YEARS l & 4 Gmy P~i/1,p, Bob/.Jo,a/o Fmtr,1 Srolt (Aetl11,t) COSTINUING TEACII EOUC. PRE-SERVICE TEACH. EDUC. Rod ,1/rl.,o,/ {Acting/ IIOJN f't'ffr,r/1 TonJ• Cilllr.1 ELECTRICAL SahoAJ.liJ11J'(Nlr MECIIANICAL Sn,,,,, I& TUE , ,1/hn Crl/Jrrt CIVIL o:o'ith~ 0 =ciNMl:HT i : CENTRE ..OR ~--: NORTIIERN FORI.ST : : ECOSYSTEM RESEARCII : T"""]'AforlJ .luanito H'M11ing ( DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES: FINANCIAL AJD ADMINISTRATOR UNDERGRAOUATE AWARDS OFFJC'ER CO-ORDINATOR, . COUNSELLING SERVICES CO-OllOINATOR. Sandi Co1-l110 HEALTI-i SERVK"ES Grroldlnr H'1,11~ CO-OROINAiOlt, LEAJlNING ASSISTANCE CEl<ll(E /Jonffo Gro11 SPCCIAL NEEDS SERVICES Hi<Aa.-/Ak/.saa,: Sfu ./11/Ju., CIIAPLAIN NATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES ATIILl!TICS COOllOINATOR r-., Do,7tl £llfrr FOREST MANAGEMENT JNT. FOREST RESOURCES MGMT. C£NTRE FOR TIIE APPLICATION OF RCSOIJRCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CARIS) PAJ.Jfi s Bos-nkl .sr. Aflt't' Grrrr ""'riSa/,&, CHEMICAL .I0)1 llllNllt'llllllh CENTR£ FOR NORTIIERN STUDIES NIIIIRRU AficAorl S!Oltu NECAII Brun-"''""" /(d,tO Pu/U.I Do,, NirAon/.m,r U(fR1111rSJ01J �President continued from page 2 As the semester winds down, I thank many of you for your support in the first year of my Presidency. I have come to recognize the many strengths of Lakehead. The students are sound, caring, and excellent representatives of the quality of education received. The successes of students in Business, Engineering, Visual Arts, Political Science, and other academic areas outside the confines of the university speak well of them and their faculty mentors. The commitment that LUSU has made to implement a technology fee will allow us to double access to computing facilities and, with their support and ATOP funding, position Lakehead as a leader in providing high technology services and equipment by the end of the next fiscal year. The contrast with the current situation will be dramatic. Faculty have had considerable success in attracting research funding, and there is -S--•■•z-renewed energy in reaching out to share our expertise with others. There is a commitment to teaching that finds expression in many different ways. We are moving into an environment that recognizes and rewards excellence in all the important aspects of being a faculty member. Staff have struggled with new expectations and have responded with what can be described as positive involvement in the transition underway. There are many fine people in this group who care deeply about Lakehead and who will be instrumental in its transformation to a comprehensive university as good as, or better than, any similarly-sized institution in the country. It has been a busy but productive eight months, yet much still lies ahead. As I and many of you can attest, it has been anything but dull, and the dynamics of change, internal and external, suggest that the ride is far from over. Thank You Lakehead University Donors Road Map to Prosperity Lakehead University and the Council of Ontario Universities have responded enthusiastically to A Road Map to Prosperity -- An Economic Plan for Jobs in the 21st Century released on March 25th in Thunder Bay by the Ontario Jobs and Investment Board. A Road Map to Prosperity details economic strategies and recommends priorities for action to ensure a strong, vibrant economy in Ontario, built on the foundation of a creative, adaptable and skilled workforce. Robert Prichard, chair of The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) and president of the University of Toronto says the government is to be applauded for the exhaustive and people-centred approach that it has taken in the development of the Road Map. In a press release issued by COU Prichard is quoted as saying, "Our Government is firmly committed to making Ontario home to a world-class education system, and Ontario universities welcome this opportunity to move forward, in partnership, to achieve the shared goal of ensuring that our standards match or surpass international benchmarks." Lakehead University President Fred Gilbert has said A Road Map to Prosperity "is consistent with Lakehead's commitment to quality and innovation and its effort to provide work place exposure for our students through cooperative education and other opportunities... The generosity of donors like Margaret Braun (left) and Annette Augustine (centre) make support to deserving students like Sayeh Minoosepeher possible. With the assistance of donations to the Scholarship, Bursary and Award Program, Lakehead was able to give out over $2 million in scholarships and bursaries for this academic year. University donors were recognized and thanked at the Annual Donor Reception held this year on March 30 in the Faculty Lounge. Lakehead University--April, 1999 3 "Implementation of the proposals should ensure that Lakehead University and Northwestern Ontario are partners with the province in achieving the excellence necessary to fulfil the ambitious objectives of this report." A Road Map to Prosperity was prepared after extens ive public consultation by the Ontario Jobs and Investment Board, chaired by Premier Mike Harris. �Juried Student Exhibition Orientation '99 Lakehead University staged its An Orientation Committee has been meeting since early January to coordinate a new, improved orientation for first-year students. 22nd Annual Juried Student Exhibition at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery March 12 - April 4, 1999 More than 250 people attended the opening night festivities of the 1999 Lakehead University Annual Student Juried Exhibition held at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery on March 17th. This year's Student Exhibition, sponsored by Philpot & Delgaty Insurance, featured 140 artworks by 70 students from all year levels. Over $4,500 was given out in cash, prizes and gift certificates which were donated by the Presidents' Office, the Dean of Arts and Science, LUSU, the Alumni Association, and various local businesses and private individuals. We Need You! The Committee has representation from Student Services, LUSU, Native Support Services, Residence, International Student Support, mature students, and both on and off-campus students. The objectives for this year's Orientation are to offer more academic information and support; to better include off-campus students and those from Arts and Science; and to offer more varied orientation activities that will better meet the needs of our diverse student population. If you would like to join the Committee and be a part of Orientation '99, contact Joy Himmelman Director of Student Services 343-8149 Joy. Himmelman @Lakeheadu.ca. Volunteers are needed to help out in a number of areas including mailouts, organizing activities and hosting events, presentations, and photography. Alumni Curling Fundspiel Marlo Anderson receives the Dean's Award for Drawing from Dr. David Kemp for her drawing "Stubborn Wind" while Alison Kendall, emcee of the awards ceremony, looks on. Sessional Lecturer L e Shi presents the David Bruzzese Award to Dan DePeuter for his painting "First Date." Pictured below is a self portrait by DePeuter made in ceramic. Congratulations to all who took part in staging another successful curling bonspiel at the Port Arthur Curling Club in March. Kudos to winners of the Alumni Association Event: 1st Place: Gail Everall, Dave Buttars, Paul and Janet Stewart; 2nd Place: Kim and Alison Lee, Pam Morris, Albert Bortolon. Winners of the Financial Concept Event: 1st Place: Brian Holm, Tim Lindsay, Harvey Loewen and Mary Beth Coates; 2nd Place: Stan Nemec, Dawn Kucher. Donna Grau and Karen Kiiskila. Tom Torich (pictured above) won the award for ' Best Dressed Curler. " Lakehead University -- April, 1999 4 �Lakehead UNIVERSITY A Profile of the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council PREAMBLE The Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council was founded on the original Native Advisory Committee and constituted into its present form in response to the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training -- Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy in the early 1990s. The Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy is an initiative to increase access for aboriginal students in Ontario's universities and colleges. Through support received under the Strategy, aboriginal academic programs and content across the curriculum were designed, developed and implemented, to increase enrolment, retention and completion rates of aboriginal students studying in the mainstream. As part of this initiative, a culturally sensitive environment for aboriginal students was enhanced at Lakehead. Culturally relevant academic and support services programs have increased in the past six years as have the total number of aboriginal faculty and staffworking within the institution. l. EVOLUTION OF THE ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL • In 1987, the Academic Plan placed an emphasis on aboriginal initiatives. • A Native Advisory Committee was established and several initiatives followed. • In the early 1990s, the provincial government initiated the Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy. • The Aboriginal Management Council was established. 2. TERMS OF REFERENCE In 1994, the Aboriginal Management Council developed its Terms of Reference, the essence of which reads: "The Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council, hereinafter referred to as the Council, representing the interests and concerns of the aboriginal community, serves as an official and formal decisionmaking body, and channel for communications between the Aboriginal peoples and Lakehead University, respecting issues which affect Aboriginal postsecondary education. Furthermore, the Council seeks the promotion, enhancement, pursuit, availability and accessibility of aboriginal postsecondary education, which is defined as: • programs/courses which relate to aboriginal issues • programs/courses designed for aboriginal students • research relating to aboriginal peoples and issues." 3. KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COUNCIL The fundamental characteristics that make the Council effective include: Tony Belcourt, President, Melis Nation of Ontario Dr. Frederick Gilbert, President, Lakehead University • A clear vision of the Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy mandate, its Terms of Reference and aboriginal education goals • An understanding of the different environments within which it works, including the diverse aboriginal community, aboriginal, federal and provincial governments and their policies, and the University environment �• Accountability to their member organizations, and consistency with the Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy mandate Since its inception, the Council has planned for the future, with an emphasis on building the capacity of the University to serve the education needs of aboriginal peoples. 4. THE COUNCIL SERVES A DUAL ROLE In order to effectively meet the goals of the Aboriginal community, the Council has had to fulfill two roles: governance and management. Although the ultimate responsibility and authority ofuniversity education rests with Lakehead University, the Council strives to ensure that the goals, objectives and activities of the Aboriginal community and the University are carried out. Management: Another critical role that the Council plays within the University is to provide advice or recommendations on the development of some or all of the following: • Aboriginal recruitment, enrolment, retention and completion rates • Cross-cultural sensitivity awareness and program development across the curriculum • Academic and support service programs development • Policy development, program accountability mechanisms and evaluations on the functions, operations and progress of the Council • Program implementation or delivery • Research development, implementation and dissemination • Decisions on project funding Governance: • Plan aboriginal education • Financial accountability • Develop policies -- cultural protocol and understanding at all levels within Lakehead University • Develop aboriginal academic and support service programs • Participate in the recruitment, selection and appointment ofUniversity executives, and aboriginal faculty and staff • Keep communication open with the University and Aboriginal communities • Ensure that the Council and University consult with the Aboriginal community on important decisions Dr. Richard Lyons, Elder/Dancer The three main obligations of the Council are to: left to right: Corinne Fox, Chair, AMC; Hon. Jane Stewart, Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Phil Fontaine, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations (Ottawa) • Act in the best interests of the University and the Aboriginal community with regard to students and aboriginal initiatives • Ensure that decisions are made within the mandate set out in the Council's Terms of Reference • Ensure that all decisions of the Council provide a cultural perspective and comply with University policies �5. MEMBER APPOINTMENTS The member organizations hold voting seats on the Council and appoint a representative to each seat. These representatives participate in decision making as it relates to the University and the aboriginal education goals and objectives of the Council. I 6. ACCOUNTABILITY The Council is accountable to: • • • The Lakehead University Board of Governors The Lakehead University President The Aboriginal Provincial/Territorial Governments The Aboriginal Services Organizations • Orientation -- for new Council members • Information Brochures • LUNSA Student Handbook • Agora • Direct mail, fax, teleconference • Internet and E-mail • Council information in the Chancellor Paterson Library In the broader perspective (academic, cultural and support services delivery), the Council is accountable to: • The Aboriginal students The Aboriginal community 7. COMMUNICATION STRATEGY The Council communicates with the Aboriginal and University communities through: • Each member organization's representative • The President, Lakehead University • The Council Secretariat • Annual Reports to the Lakehead University Board of Governors • Ontario Ministry of Education and Training -Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy • Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) Youth and Elders Conference Planning Committee (1999) �8. FUTURE DIRECTION OF THE COUNCIL Council will undertake, in partnership with the Board of Governors and the Senate, new and continuing initiatives to increase the participation, retention and graduation of Aboriginal students at Lakehead by introducing, encouraging and enhancing: • A welcoming environment for aboriginal students • Aboriginal content and perspectives in course offerings across disciplines • Aboriginal studies and programs as part ofLakehead's regular program offerings • Aboriginal appointments to the Board of Governors • Advice to the President on aboriginal issues and initiatives • Active recruitment of aboriginal students • Admission policies that encourage access by aboriginal students • Meeting spaces for aboriginal students • Aboriginal student associations • Recruitment of aboriginal faculty members and staff LUNSA Youth and Elders Conference, March 1999 • Support services with aboriginal counsellors for academic and personal counselling • Cross-cultural sensitivity training within Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council • Elders' protocol • Research and development approaches Member-at-Large - Ms Corinne Fox, Chair • Employment opportunities The President, Lakehead University - Dr. Frederick Gilbert Meegwetch. Nishnawbe Aski Nation - Ms Ruth Baxter Grand Council Treaty #3 - Ms Geraldine Kakeeway Ontario Metis Aboriginal Association - Ms Tammy Bobyk Ontario Native Women's Association- Representative Metis Nation of Ontario - Mr. Gary Lipinski Lakehead University Native Student Association - Mr. Roger Wesley, Mr. Pete Rasevych Northern Nishnawbe Education Council - Mr. Frank Beardy Union of Ontario Indians - Representative The Council Secretariat:. Ms Nova Lawson For information about the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council contact Nova Lawson, Secretariat phone (807) 343-8599, fax (807) 346-7757 E-mail: nova.Iawson@lakeheadu.ca (This supplement was prepared by the Aboriginal Management Council Secretariat) �Lakehead bids Farewell to Pradip Sarbadhikari by Alyson Brady Dr. Pradip Sarbadhikari, professor of political science, international scholar and community activist, is retiring in June after 34 years of service at Lakehead University. On March 26th he was honoured by students, alumni, colleagues and friends at a farewell reception in the Faculty Lounge. Pradip Sarbadhikari has spent his time at Lakehead University engaging in ideological battles, championing the rights of the disadvantaged, encouraging respect for cultural diversity, and demanding excellence of his students. His flair for controversy in the classroom has led him to consistently challenge students to explore truth, broaden their world view, and seek academic excellence. Sarbadhikari studied at Presidency College, Calcutta, India, The London School of Economics and Political Science, the University of London, and the Royal University of Utrecht, the Netherlands. He specialized in International Law and International Political Economy, participating in numerous national and international conferences and publishing research papers in these areas. Among his books are Nationalism and International Society, and Reconstituting India (OUP1996). Pradip Sarbadhikari was appointed by the Minister for External Relations, Government of Canada, to the sevenmember advisory panel to assist in the selection of Canadian Centres of Excellence in International Development. He served on the Executive Committee of the Canadian Association of Asian Studies, the Futures Research Committee of the International Sociological Association, and the International Council for Migration and Communication. He was Dr. Pradip Sharbadhikari, shown (right) with his wife Conchita and (above) with his fourth-year Honours students, will be remembered by many as having taught the fine art of political science: to explore the truth with an open mind. chair of the Department of Political Science for several terms, and was the first chair of the Summer School and Extension Committee. He was also involved with several committees at Lakehead University, including the Senate Research Committee and the Lecture Committee which sponsored lectures by U.S. Presidential candidate George McGovern and then political activist and actress Jane Fonda. As a founding member of Lakehead's Department of Political Science, Sarbadhikari was instrumental in establishing cutting edge standards of excellence in research and teaching. His vision led to the creation of both the minor program in Law and Politics, and the minor program in International Politics. The Sarbadhikari Lectures, sponsored by the Department of Political Science, saw a number of distinguished students of Dr. Sarbadhikari speaking on their specialities; amongst them were Dr. Eric Heikilla, professor at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles; Dr. Michael Spourdalakis, professor at the University of Athens, Greece; lawyers: Norman Lee, Mary Robinson and Laura Joy; and Michael Gravelle, M.P.P. Sarbadhikari's contributions have not been confined to the University. The community of Thunder Bay has also been extremely fortunate to receive his dedication and service. As a community activist he has demonstrated tireless dedication to the needs of the continued on page B Lakehead University - April, 1999 5 �------------------•••■;■;-1----------------Sarbadhikari continued from page 5 disadvantaged and underprivileged. His services to the community were recognized by the City of Thunder Bay and The Chronicle-Journal when he was one of 25 individuals selected on the 25th anniversary of the City for community contributions. Pradip Sarbadhikari should also be celebrated for his role as a founder of the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association, and founder of the Human Rights Education Committee. Perhaps Sarbadhikari's most profound influence has been in the classroom. As commands such as · you must do something!" have been doled out to students, Sarbadhikari has continually demonstrated an enthusiasm which reaches far beyond the confines of the University. His incessant comments and questions, and the candour and good humour with which they are delivered, has left a lasting impression. As summed up by theatre director and writer Hubert O'Hearn, his greatest contribution was to "inspire his students" and instill a personal sense of responsibility long after their days at Lakehead. As Sarbadhikari prepares to retire in June. friends at Lakehead University, the Department of Political Science, and the City of Thunder Bay all concur that he and his wife Conchita will be greatly missed. As we look forward to Pradip Sarbadhikari's future contributions, we can give thanks for 34 years of tireless compassion, an ability to instill in students a desire for academic excellence, and a commitment to the personal development of students, both within the classroom and beyond. Alyson Brady is a student of Dr. Sarbadhikari's and one of several Lakehead students taking part in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. Department of Music L akehead University Student R ecitals Fitness Centre 1999 A lumni Membership Rates Saturday, April 17 for Davide Uiahteenmaa, piano 1999/2000 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 18 Carol Keeley, soprano Jason Scriver, piano One Vear Membership (May 1, 1999 - April 30, 2000) Single: $164 Family: $232 2:30 p.m. Recitals are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts Free Admission. For Information call 343-8787 Membership Includes: -- The Wolves Den, aerobic exercise equipment, free weights, resistance machines and flexibility area -- Pool/Sauna -- Squash Courts •• Gym -- Track -- 25% Discount on Service Programs For further information, contact the Athletics Office in the C.J.Sanders Fieldhouse at 343-8213. RA/DON Reunion Were you a Residence Assistant in the '60s, '70s, '80s or '90s? Then mark your calendars for the Reunion of Residence Assistants /11 John Edward Mothersill 1971-1999 July 30 - August 2, 1999 Come back to Lakehead for a weekend of fun. For information contact: Norma Jean Newbold Residence Life Coordinator (807) 343-8622 Fax: (807) 343-8521 Edward Mothersill was killed in a traffic accident in Victoria earlier this year. Edward was the son of Valerie Dennison and Dr. John Mothersill, who served as dean of science during his academic career at Lakehead from 1966 to 1984. e-mail:newbold@gale.lakeheadu.ca Devel . CD & Alumni Affairs Trojan Lakehead University-- April, 1999 8 Memoriam � 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.16 No.4 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an annoucement that Dr. Mary Louise Hill was appointed Vice-President, a message from the President, and a profile of the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council. 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 1999-04 Aboriginal Management Council Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Lakehead Lakehead University President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/bf58a0318c6d8d1c0df73c7a8959577f.pdf 916c5382e46ef820725f386524146b10 PDF Text Text A NEWSLETTER fOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & f ACULTY CONVOCATION '99 Lakehead University will mark its 35th Convocation on Saturday, May 29, 1999 by celebrating the achievements of three people with ties to Northwestern Ontario. Rev. John J. Pungente, a Jesuit priest and an authority on media literacy, will receive the only honorary degree being awarded this year. He will address the morning Convocation which begins at 9 a.m. Vic Prokopchuk, an entrepreneur and a consultant in the field of telecommunications engineering, will be awarded the title Fellow of the University. He will address the afternoon Convocation which begins at 2:30 p.m. Rev. John J. Pungente, S.J. Vic Prokopchuk Inside Dr. Mark Howe appointed Dean of Graduate Studies and Research ... 3 ATOP Announcement ... 4 Dr. Julia O'Sullivan appointed Dean of Education ...8 1999 Retirees ... 9 The Office of the Registrar is expecting approximately 1000 students to graduate this year. The Alumni Association of Lakehead University cordially invites you to attend Convocation Eve As usual, the graduands and their family and friends are invited to a luncheon on campus at noon on Saturday where they will have an opportunity to meet the faculty, staff and Convocation guests. Friday, May 28, 1999 7:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge to welcome the Class of '99 The Alumni Honour Award Recipient Diane Schoemperlen will give a reading from her recent work, "Forms of Devotion" Staff, Faculty, Students, Alumni and Friends are Welcome. For information ca/1343-8155 Diane Schoemperlen, author and recipient of the 1998 Governor General's Award for Fiction, will receive the Alumni Honour Award. Diane Schoemperlen More on Convocation on page 6. -- Frances Harding �- - - -- - - -- -- - - - - - - 1 ~; • • • - • + - - f - -- -- - - -- - - -- - - - - Agora May, 1999 Vol. 16, No. 5 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828-5225 From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Deadline for submissions for the next issue is June 1, 1999. Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications Officer: Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant: Jennifer Willianen Photography: Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Lakehead University Print Shop Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Agora, Office of Communications Lakehead University. 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada PlB 5E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 1497073 Find out more about Lakehead University on our website: www.lakeheadu.ca Click on "New and Events" Lakehead UNIVERSITY The provincial budget has been announced and was quickly followed by the election date of June 3. Thus, much of what follows may not materialize unless the Tories are re-elected. With that caveat, these are the elements that will affect Lakehead directly, or indirectly. The most significant commitment to higher education is the $742 million in the Super Build Growth Fund directed to colleges and universities over the next 5 years. Of this total, $660 million will go to new construction, $62.5 million to renewal, and $19.4 million to completion of ongoing projects. We have seen the consequence of the renewal increase already, as our facilities renewal funding for this fiscal year has tripled to almost $1 million from the $330,000 we are usually allocated. This will allow us to pursue more of the priority deferred maintenance and renewal issues on campus. The University has submitted two major projects for the new capital monies and did so last December. These include an Advanced Technology Centre to house CTRC, computer labs, smart classrooms, faculty multi-media and distance education development facilities, GIS, and Part-Time Studies, as well as a major modification of the Bora Laskin Building. We are exploring, in addition, the possibility of a joint initiative with the College, the Regional Hospital, and the Cancer Centre, that would provide a medical research facility in conjunction with the new acute care hospital. Lakehead University- May, 1999 2 The ATOP Program has been expanded by $62 million to fund all the student spaces applied for last November. This will not have a direct impact on Lakehead but will have a significant indirect impact as the 6,000 additional spaces will increase the provincial competition for students. There will be an "Aiming for the Top" Scholarships' Program that each year will fund 2,500 graduating high school students beginning next spring at up to $3,500/ year for up to 4 years. These will go to the top graduating students as they will be based on merit coupled with demonstrated need. The provincial government also has harmonized the OSAP loan program with the Federal Student Loan Program. This will facilitate access to monies for student loans and, in conjunction with the Canadian Millennium Scholarships Program which will be based primarily on need and secondarily on merit, provide additional fiscal support for needy students. A Strategic Skills Development Fund of $100 million one-time funding over 5 years and controlled by the Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism, will target support in areas defined as strategic by the government. The establishment of the Ontario Innovation Trust ($250 million) will provide research infrastructure funding for hospitals, universities and colleges and will be used as well to match CFI funded projects. This, too, is one-time funding. �----------------- S-•■ ;iiZ- President continued from page 2 As planned in the university's 1999/2000 budget, the government has confirmed a 1% increase in base funding, but there was no other mention of additions to base funding to deal with corridor, quality, or double cohort issues. In summary, student support and capital funding were the two major higher education components in the provincial budget. I am optimistic that our capital project proposals will be favourably reviewed even though the budget document only mentioned four southern Ontario projects. Furthermore, such a massive investment in physical infrastructure suggests the government is aware of the need to provide the spaces for the increased numbers of students expe·cted in the system within the next few years. Thus, this investment likely is a presage of future operating grant adjustments. Stu Julius Leaving Lakehead Lakehead is losing a basketball coach who has consistently pushed the Lady Nor'westers into the "Top-1 O" ranking of the Canadian lnteruniversity Athletic Association. Dr. Mark L. Howe Appointed Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Lakehead's new Dean of Graduate Studies and Research believes that graduate students are the lifeblood of a university and he is committed to enhancing their opportunities here in Thunder Bay. Dr. Mark L. Howe says Lakehead is a progressive institution, uniquely positioned to benefit from the Government of Ontario's new funding initiatives and "exactly the right size for effective change." Howe has spent the past 15 years conducting research and teaching psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. As a professor in the Faculty of Science, he has concentrated his research in the area of memory and cognitive development, and on many occasions, has served as an expert witness in the law courts both for the crown and the defence. In 1996, he and his wife Dr. Julia O'Sullivan established the Centre for the Application of Developmental Science -- an organization designed to make research in the arts, social sciences, health, medicine and engineering more widely available to the public. As Co-Director, he has worked with researchers in all disciplines as well as industry representatives and members of the community. Stu Julius, a Lakehead University graduate (HBPHE'77, BEd'78), has been on staff for 18 years and i.At:IBt.\j) currently holds two positions: coach of the women's basketball team and coordinator of athletics. At a media conference on May 10, he announced that he had accepted a coaching position at Wilfrid Laurier University and will be leaving Thunder Bay in early August. Born and raised in London, Ontario, Howe completed all of his graduate and undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario, finishing up with a PhD in Experimental/Cognitive Psychology in 1982. In 1998, Howe became a Fellow of the American Psychological Society. In 1992, he was presented with the President's Award for Outstanding Research from Memorial University. He and his wife Julia -- who has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Education at Lakehead -- met in graduate school and they have two boys: Galen and Reilly. While Julius says the Laurier team has not been nearly as competitive as Lakehead's (they have won only two games in the last two years), he says that he based his decision on a belief that Laurier has made "a major commitment to women's basketball" and he wants to go forward with them. Howe will take up his position on August 1, 1999. He replaces Dr. Connie Nelson, who has held the position since 1989. Nelson will begin a decanal leave on July 1, 1999, during which time she plans to continue her own research in sustainable community development. "Over these 10 years," says Nelson, "I have very much enjoyed working with my colleagues to enhance research and strengthen our graduate programs at Lakehead University." Nevertheless, he says, "I'll always be a Nor'Wester... Lakehead University has been an outstanding institution and I'm looking forward to coming back here to compete." Lakehead University -- May, 1999 3 �----------------;w■•■ •;-1------------------ Ahead of the Pack A TOP initiative enables Lakehead to position itself in the forefront of Canadian universities by Frances Harding Lakehead University is ahead of most other universities in Canada when it comes to computing power. Way ahead. The shift has come about with the delivery of the Cray-Origin 2000, a super computer manufactured by Silicon Graphics (SGI) which, according to company president David J. Wharry, "is the most powerful super computer at any university in Ontario" and one of 500 in the world. The "Cray" arrived in April packed in wooden crates the size of ice-fishing huts. It was acquired with the help of the Access to Opportunities Program, a $150-million initiative of the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training designed to increase the number of university spaces in "high tech" fields such as engineering, computer science, and other high demand technology programs. CTRC Director Bob Angell: Lakehead has shown great leadership in the area of technology, innovation and high performance computing with the recent purchase of the Cray-Origin 2000 "super" computer The "ATOP" program has enabled Lakehead to partner with three giants in the computer industry: IBM, Sun Microsystems of Canada Inc. and SGI and to secure $5-million in grants, donations and matching contributions. It strategically initiated the introduction of the newly approved Software Engineering Program wh ich will commence in September 1999 and is projected to accommodate 130 "ATOP" eligible students. Added to the projected 35 additional electrical engineering students, this enables the Faculty of Engineering to potentially contribute a total of 165 students toward the required 225. In return, Lakehead has promised to increase enrolment in its engineering and computer science programs by approximately 225 undergraduate students over the next three years. Lakehead's Faculty of Engineering anticipated the move toward targeted funding, a full year ahead of the Ontario Government's announcement of the ATOP program. In addition to the "Cray," Lakehead has secured a contribution from IBM in the form of 32 lntellistation MPro high end work stations, 40 PC300 GL personal computers, and a VisualAge software package consisting of leading edge development tools that will provide "open" solutions through object oriented technology. From Sun Microsystems of.Canada Inc. , Lakehead has received 84 Sun TM Ultra™ 1O work stations and 2 Sun Enterprise™ 4500 servers running the Solaris™ operating environment. The driving force behind the move toward enhancing the University's computing capabilities has been Lakehead President Fred Gilbert. "We are now in an unprecedented position to offer the kind of computer technology usually only offered at the larger universities," he says, "These are truly exciting times for Lakehead." ATOP partners (l-r) - Brian Semkowski, Vice-President, Sun Canada ISO; John Kutchy, General Manager, Education Industry, Canada, IBM; Dr. Fred Gilbert, President of Lakehead University; David Trick, Assistant Deputy Minister, Post-secondary Education Division, Ministry of Education and Training; and David J. Wharry, President of SGI The fact that LUSU endorsed the University's suggestion to levy a $50 Technology Fee (on top of the existing Student Activity Fee of $338) to improve student access to basic computer Lakehead University- May, 1999 4 �-.siirii•■.wz-1---------------Ahead of the Pack continued from page 4 First in Ontario service, including 24-hour access for students, is a testament to the seriousness of the need being expressed by many on campus and the commitment of all parties to address the issue. It's not just students who will benefit from the enhanced technology. Researchers across disciplines will be able to access integrated, high-performance computing for applications in science, engineering, computer science, mathematics, visual arts, and other areas. The new technology will also provide visualization capabilities for 3D imaging applications such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), bioengineering and computer-aided design (CAD) and molecular modelling. Dr. Minoru Hasegawa, chair of the ·Department of Computer Science, says that although there will be a learning curve for faculty and staff in getting used to working with the "Cray," he is confident it will be an asset, particularly for the students. Dr. Henri T. Saliba, dean of the Faculty of Engineering, says the additional computational capability will provide Lakehead researchers with the means to investigate more challenging engineering issues than was ever possible before. "It will help raise the Faculty's research profile to new heights, and attract and keep high quality faculty in some of the critical engineering areas," he says. "As for our electrical and software engineering students, they will have the added advantage of gaining direct access to over 40 new IBM computers for the purpose of hands-on hardware training." According to Saliba, the Faculty of Engineering in partnership with Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. and Fluke Electronics Canada Inc. is upgrading its electrical and software engineering laboratory facilities. The over $1-million worth of equipment and teaching tools which will be provided by Fluke and HewlettPackard will put Lakehead's laboratory facilities at the forefront of technology. The details of these partnerships and upgrades will be announced on the date of the material's arrival on campus this summer. What is behind this trend for government to support educational initiatives in the high tech sector? Changing global markets and a significantly altered global economy have led to critical shortages in the high tech areas of engineering and computer science, says Gilbert. A recent survey conducted by the Information Technology Association of Canada, found that Canada's high-tech industry is expected to generate at least 30,000 jobs over the next two years. As a result, there will be an even stronger demand for graduates in the high technology areas of engineering and computer science. Marianne Ariganello, a second-year chemical engineering student and the recipient of no fewer than eight entrance scholarships, received the first Ontario region university entrance level scholarship to be given out by the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation. The Foundation is a national non-profit organization established by Canada's engineering community in memory of the 14 women who tragically lost their lives at the Ecole Polytechnic massacre in 1989. In 1990, it established a national program of awards and incentives to encourage young women to choose careers in engineering, and to help educate young people about engineering. The presentation was made by Shirley Matile, vicepresident of the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation (right) during the media conference to announce Lakehead's ATOP initiatives. "While there is an increasingly strong demand for graduates in the high-technology areas of computer science and engineering, graduates of all disciplines are expected to be competent users of technology," says Gilbert. "Our powerful new technological acquisitions will position Lakehead at the forefront of universities with the capacity to respond to the demands of our rapidly changing society." Not since the 1960s has such a huge investment in universities been necessary to deal with the expected growth in demand in order to help position Ontario as an economic powerhouse and leader in higher education in Canada. Any way you look at it, Lakehead is ahead of the pack and well positioned to prepare its students for the next millennium. And you thought the wooden packing crates were impressive! Lakehead University- May, 1999 5 �----------------'-.;a■,■ wi . - 1 - -- - -- - - - - - - - - -- - CONVOCATION '99 Rev. John J. Pungente, S.J. Doctor of Letters, honoris causa John Pungente has a Master's degree in English from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, a Master's degree in film from San Francisco State University and a Master's in theology from St. Mary's University in Halifax. Following his ordination in 1971 , Pungente taught at St. Paul's, a Jesuit high school in Winnipeg. In 1983, he was assigned to the Centre for the Study of Communication and Culture in London, England, where he conducted a two-year research project on media literacy around the world. Since 1985, he has given over 300 presentations on media literacy and serves as a consultant to a number of media professional groups including CHUM Television, the Alliance for Children and Television, Cable in the Classroom, the National Film Board of Canada, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, YTV, TV Ontario, and Warner Brothers. In May, 1999, Mclelland and Stewart published More than Meets the Eye: Watching TV Watching Us, a book which Pungente co-wrote with Martin O'Malley. Vic Prokopchuk Fellow of Lakehead University Vic Prokopchuk, a native of Atikokan, is an entrepreneur whose first love is telecommunications engineering. In 1955, he designed and built one of the first cable television systems in Canada. After selling the company -- Norwont Limited -- in 1975, he continued on as general manager overseeing operations and working as a consultant on several cable and microwave relay and satellite re-broadcast projects. Prokopchuk, along with two other shareholders, built the White Otter Inn, a motel and dining room in Atikokan. In May, 1985, he bought the Atikokan Progress -- a weekly community newspaper which he then modernized and sold to the employees in 1994. In 1992, he was presented with the "Entrepreneur of the Year" award by Northern Ontario Business Magazine. That same year, the Government of Ontario appointed him to serve on the Advisory Committee on a Telecommunications Strategy for the Province of Ontario and since 1993 he has been chair of the Northwestern Ontario Regional Telecommunications Strategy Committee. Diane Schoemperlen Students, Alumni, Faculty and Staff are invited to attend the Alumni Association's Annual General Meeting to be held on Alumni Honour Award Diane Schoemperlen has been described as "a major literary talent at the top of her craft." Her book of short stories, Forms of Devotion, won the 1998 Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction. Schoemperlen was born and raised in Thunder Bay and graduated from Lakehead University with a BA in English in 1976. She is the author of Double Exposures {1984); Frogs and Other Stories(1986), winner of Writers' Guild of Alberta Award for Excellence in Short Fiction; The Man of My Dreams (1990), short-listed for the Governor General's Award and the Trillium Award; Hockey Night in Canada and Other Stories (1991 ); and In the Language of Love (1996). Lakehead University - May, 1999 6 Thursday,Junel0,1999 in the Faculty Lounge For information call 343-8155 �New Interdisciplinary Programs Build on a Strong Foundation by Jennifer Willianen Lakehead is building on its strong interdisciplinary tradition by adding several new interdisciplinary degree programs for the 1999-2000 academic year, says Dr. David Kemp, the acting dean of arts and science. "The realization that in the real world all elements are interrelated in some way or other has led to a general trend towards cooperation among disciplines, says Kemp. "This has been helped to some extent by the development of increasingly sophisticated technology, but the success of the interdisciplinary approach needs a basic philosophical acceptance of the importance of interrelationships. "Lakehead already has a strong interdisciplinary tradition with programs like Environmental Studies and Gerontology. These new programs build on that tradition." Education/English/History/Music In the Faculty of Education, a unique double honours program has been created which enables students to earn an HBA, BEd (English and History Majors). This five-year program, offered at the Intermediate/Senior level, is the only double Honours option in the Concurrent Education program. Aside from the natural connection between the study of history and literature, the program has been created to "give the teacher candidate a competitive edge leading into the job market," says Pat Jasen, chair of the Department of History. "Students will bring more confidence to the classroom because they will possess a strong core knowledge of two teachable areas." the Intermediate/Senior Specialization level. Music majors can also pursue an HBA, BEd at the Primary/Junior or Junior/ Intermediate Specialization. Philosophy/Political Science The Department of Philosophy and the Department of Political Science are offering a combined HBA. The thorough interdisciplinary exploration of these two disciplines will appeal to students who are interested in the more theoretical aspects of politics; the more practical applications of philosophy. According to Dr. Richard Maundrell, chair of the Department of Philosophy, "The new program in Philosophy and Political Science is a natural one in that these are disciplines which already share subject matter in common. For example, public policy is often shaped by philosophical considerations and the law embodies certain concepts of justice and ethics which are central to philosophical enquiry." Anthropology/Geography/Geology Geoarcheology (BSc and HBSc) is another interdisciplinary program which has been implemented. Geoarcheology integrates courses taught by the Departments of Anthropology, Geography and Geology. The program is tailored for archaeology students interested in the application of the earth and physical sciences. Dr. Scott Hamilton, chair of the Department of Anthropology, says that the program is one of a very small group of programs in North America, where students receive a strong interdisciplinary education at the undergraduate level: 'The application of the physical sciences to archaeology has become increasingly important at the graduate school level. This creates difficulties for students since most undergraduate archaeology programming is traditionally found in Anthropology programs rooted in the Humanities and Social Sciences." The program has been calculated to give students the foundations necessary to excel in graduate schools. Anthropology/Biology/Chemistry The Department of Anthropology has also teamed up with the departments of Biology and Chemistry to deliver an interdisciplinary program in Applied BioMolecular Science (HBSc). The goal of the program is to develop basic knowledge and hands-on skill in modern applications of bio-molecular research. Emphasis will be on forensic, biotechnological and diagnostic applications. Booster Club Golf Tournament Sunday, June 6, 1999 at the Centennial Golf Course Nine Holes -- Best Shot -- Meal to Follow Five Person Teams, minimum of two females $30 per person $150 per team. For information call 343-8213 Other new five-year programs for the Faculty of Education include an HBA, BEd {English) and an HBA, BEd (History) at Lakehead University-- May, 1999 7 �-----------------.;a■•■W+ . . .f - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. Julia T. O'Sullivan Appointed You've heard of Y2K ... Dean of Education How about WNRO? Lakehead's new Dean of Education is a developmental psychologist and licensed teacher who says that good schooling is of vital importance to our children, our families and our country. (Week Number Roll Over) We've all heard about the Y2K problem, but there is another global problem that may be life-threatening. Dr. Julia T. O'Sullivan spent two years working as a school psychologist and coordinator of guidance counselling at the Roman Catholic School Board for St. John's before joining the Faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1987. The problem is called the week number rollover (WNRO) problem and ii is related to the global positioning system (GPS) which utilizes satellites to determine the three dimensional position of the user on the earth, such as in navigation (ships, vehicles, etc.) and recreation (sailing, hiking, climbing, skiing, biking, hunting, etc.) The problem will occur after the midnight of August 22, 1999. Basically, if you have a GPS receiver that is not WNRO-compliant it may not work at all or ii may work but give you incorrect information. She says she is pleased to be coming to a university that is thriving and growing, and especially to the Faculty of Education which has a wonderful reputation across Canada. Dr. Said Easa, a professor of civil engineering at Lakehead, wants to ensure that people know about it. Easa wrote a paper on the Y2K and WNRO problems, entitled Y2K and WNRO: Implications for Transportation, that has been accepted for publication in the June, 1999, issue of the Transportation Quarterly Journal. The paper is coauthored by Eva Lerner-Lam, president of The Palisades Consulting Group, Tenafly, N.J., and Kenneth Harvey, community relations coordinator, Seattle, WA. The Internet address of the paper is: http://www.transity2k.org/Paper4.10.99.htm O'Sullivan holds a BSc in Psychology from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, and an MA and PhD in (Psychology) Child Development from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. Her current research interests -- which she developed after joining Memorial -- focus on reading in children growing up in poverty. O'Sullivan enjoys the way in which theoretical research can be applied in practice and believes, "A university ought to be heavily involved with the community." Dedication in Honour of George Takahashi Along with her husband, Dr. Mark L. Howe, she founded and is currently Co-Director of the Center for the Application of Developmental Science (CADS). The mission of the Center is to develop and transfer knowledge and methods in developmental science to practical problems and issues involving children, contributing to the development of policies and services at a local, national and international level. Friends gathered in the Wolves' Den on March 8 to pay tribute to the late George Takahashi, a former Lakehead employee and longtime Fieldhouse user. The occasion was the dedication of the treadmill purchased with a generous donation from Mr. Takahashi. Shown in the photo are Mr. Takahashi's wife and daughter, Edith and Susan Takahashi. In the 1990s she was asked to consult on education for children with brain injuries by the Newfoundland Brain Injury Association. Her research and report prompted the province to rewrite its policy on special education. Subsequently, in 1996, the Association presented her with an Outstanding Service Award. What will she do first when she takes up her duties as Dean of the Faculty of Education at Lakehead? O'Sullivan says she wants to meet the faculty and staff and find out "how things work." Next she would like to gel out into the community to meet the educators (including preschool educators), community groups, businesses and government. Lakehead University- May, 1999 8 �--------------------,-.s» ■•■ •z- Best Wishes on Your Retirement At the annual Employee Service Recognition Reception held on April 14, 1999, Lakehead honored its long service employees and the folfowing staff and faculty who are retiring this year. Dale Black Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences Professor Black received his BSc (Hons.) in mathematics and physics and his MSc in mathematics from the University of Manitoba in 1954 and 1964 respectively. In 1956, he went to work at the National Research Council in Ottawa where he conducted engineering research for three years. He then lectured in mathematics at the University of Manitoba from 1960-1964 and, prior to joining Lakehead University in July, 1967, he taught mathematics and French at Fort Frances High School where he became acting head of the Department of Mathematics. Black served as a member of the Ontario Mathematics' Commission from 1969 until 1973 where he held the positions of chairman, Advisory Committee on Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology, vicepresident, president, and past president. Dale Black has always had an interest in languages and took courses in Italian, Spanish, Greek, Latin and German at Lakehead University. He has also served as a translator here and as an interpreter/ translator for the Latin-American community in the City of Thunder Bay. Black and his wife have had a lifelong interest in travel -- in fact, their first daughter was born in Pakistan. They have six children and five (soon to be six) grandchildren. Their retirement plans include a bicycle trip around France. John Coo/en Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Professor John Coolen completed his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of New Brunswick in 1960 and 1966 and worked for Bell Telephone and CAE Electronics in Montreal. Prior to joining Lakehead University's School of Engineering in 1970 as an assistant professor of electrical engineering, Coolen taught at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in the electronics department. John Coolen assisted in the curriculum development of the Department of Electrical Engineering which led to the establishment of the Bachelor of Engineering program in the early 1970s under the leadership of friend and mentor Professor Dennis Roddy. In 1976, Coolen received tenure and was promoted to the rank of associate professor shortly thereafter. In the years since, Coolen has collaborated with Roddy in the writing and editing of several editions of the textbook Electronic Communications and another book entitled Electronic Devices and Circuits. Coolen's research work included the development of circuitry for a modified ground penetrating radar system for use on rock and on ice. Lakehead University- May, 1999 9 Coolen served as treasurer for the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA) for several terms. He also initiated the establishment of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) student branch on campus in 1984. He served as its faculty counsellor for many of the years since that time and has also served as a representative of the IEEE Winnipeg branch in Thunder Bay since the late 1970s. Emil Dolphin Associate Professor & Chair, Languages Professor Emil Dolphin came to Lakehead University in 1975 following studies at McGill University and at the University of Wisconsin and after teaching school in England and at St. Lawrence University in New York. As a lecturer, subsequently assistant professor and, since 1996, associate professor, he has been teaching Spanish language and culture as well as French in the Department of Languages. During Dolphin's career at this institution, he has been the longest-serving chair of the department holding that position from 1981 to 1989 and from 1996 to 1999. As a teacher, researcher and administrator, he has devoted unremitting energy to second language instruction, particularly to the application of new technology (computers and satellite television) in this field, to the organization of language immersion field trips in Spain, France and French Canada, and to the promotion of student exchange between Lakehead and institutions in Europe and Gifu University in Japan. An enthusiastic teacher, lover of foreign films, traveller, outdoors hiker, gardener and parent, Professor Dolphin retires from the formalities of his post only to pursue with undiminished zest his many interests in life. �------------------;«■•-•!- Richard Hanchar Custodian, Campus Development Richard Hanchar has worked at Lakehead University since October of 1989. The majority of his time was spent in Residence where he made a solid impression on the students, staff and his co-workers. Known as "the whistler," Hanchar has been a bonus to the University, and he is well-liked by everyone. Richard is always willing to stop and lend a hand and to do that extra little bit that makes a difference. Hanchar will be spending his retirement on some of his favourite hobbies -namely, gardening and home carpentry. His daughter will be relocating to Thunder Bay, and this will be an additional plus for him and his wife. Richard Hanchar's kind words, friendly greetings and positive manner will be greatly missed by all who know and work with him. David Ho/ah Professor, Department of Chemistry Dr. David Holah retired on December 31, 1998, after 31 years of service in the Department of Chemistry. During that time, he taught many different courses including introductory chemistry, analytical chemistry, and his speciality -- inorganic chemistry at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Holah is particularly proud of the fact that many of his students have gone on to complete their PhDs and pursue careers in chemistry. Holah has also had a very active and productive research career. He consistently obtained external funding, was a member of a Network of Centres of Excellence, and was awarded the Distinguished Researcher Award by Lakehead University in 1994. David Holah and his wife Marion plan to enjoy retirement by travelling and visiting with their children. Beverley Kent Associate Professor, Philosophy Dr. Beverley Kent, or "BK" as she is known, arrived at Lakehead University in 1990 after teaching philosophy al universities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. BK's specialities include value theory and the philosophy of C. S. Pierce. In addition to standard introductory courses, she has taught a wide variety of subjects including logic, environmental ethics and American pragmatism. Throughout her career, BK has tried to challenge students to think critically and creatively, and she sought innovative ways for doing so. This was to the chagrin of those students who wanted only to swallow information and regurgitate it on demand. On the other hand, it earned the respect and affection of her colleagues and a large number of other students. Dr. Kent retired at the end of December of 1998. At this very moment, BK is on her way to Vancouver Island with her husband Don Roberts, professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo. Their plan is to monitor the construction of a new home with two studies, a huge library, and large room for table tennis. George Kondor Professor of Economics Dr. George Kondor joined the Department of Economics in the summer of 1974 as an expert in economic theory and mathematical economics. He had formerly been a senior researcher at the Institute of Economics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and taught economics in Ibadan, Nigeria, prior to his appointment at Lakehead University. In 1967-68, Kondor was a Ford Scholar at Columbia University, Stanford University, and the University of California at Berkeley. He is the author of numerous articles and reviews dealing with theoretical topics in economics. He has presented lectures on economic theory in the People's Republic of China and in Eastern Europe. Kondor has been an active participant in educational and community affairs in Thunder Bay. In addition to his work on University committees, he has served on the Action Committee for the quality of Education and made presentations on educational matters to several royal commissions. He has served as a volunteer and board member for the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association and is a former chair of the Hungarian Friendly Circle. He has also been a member of the Thunder Bay Chess Club and a referee for athletic events. Kondor intends to pursue his lifelong interests in economic theory and educational issues after retirement. Work has already begun on a new book on the teaching of Mathematics which is designed to inspire students to move from passive understanding to creative thinking. continued on page 8 Lakehead University- May, 1999 10 �--s■••••z-1--------------his BSc with honours in economics, specializing in international relations from the London School of Economics and, in 1963, his doctorate from the Royal University of Utrecht, the Netherlands. He joined Lakehead University in 1965. Arthur Ponder Professor, Education Dr. Arthur Ponder took up his appointment at Lakehead University on July 1, 1990, as chair of the Graduate Studies and Continuing Teacher Education program in the Faculty of Education after a very productive career at Memorial University. Art, as he is familiarly known, has been a member of the Senate, taught in both the undergraduate and graduate programs in the faculty and has done significant work on "teacher absenteeism" focused both on the local districts and beyond. He has over 50 articles in refereed journals and other professional publications. Ponder, known for his humour, is a lover of the muse Thalia and has recently published a book of poetry A Bottle in Front of Me and Frontal Lobotomy. He also has a selection of poems published in various literary journals. As for retirement, Art Ponder thinks of it more as a view of life from lakeside. He may pursue his piscatorial habit. He has caught a few in his time and may even write about them as he "ponders" the finer things of life. Pradip Sarbadhikari Professor, Political Science Dr. Pradip Sarbadhikari comes from five generations of university professors. He was born in India and received his honours degree in political science and economics from Presidency College at the University of Calcutta in 1955. In 1958, he received During the course of his career, Sarbadhikari has attended and given papers at conferences all over Canada, the United States, and abroad. He has also been invited to give lectures by colleagues in Sweden, Finland, Switzerland and India, and he maintains contacts with colleagues at Utrecht and the London School of Economics. Sarbadhikari helped to create the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association which has become a model for the rest of Canada. Sarbadhikari's commitment to scholarly excellence saw him asked to be an advisor to the Minister of External Affairs from 1986 to 1989 in the selection of Centres of Excellence across Canada. So far as retirement is concerned, Pradip and his wife Conchita plan to move to Toronto to be close to family. Puttagunta was the recipient of Lakehead University's Distinguished Researcher Award in 1996-97. His viscosity correlations for Athabasca bitumen, bitumen-diluent mixtures, and just about everything else, have been well accepted by industry. They have been featured in a number of articles in the prestigious Mcketta Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing and Design and the Encyclopedia of Fluid Mechanics. He is a fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada and the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering. Rao served on the LUFA pension committee significantly improving benefits to both existing and retired faculty. He is currently the chair of the pension board for faculty and professional staff and is a LUFA pension advisor. Puttagunta will be moving to Edmonton to be closer to family. He continues to be interested in teaching but, because of the increased viscosity of stiffening joints, warmer locations are preferred! Keith Roy Rao Puttagunta Professor, Chemical Engineering Dr. Rao Puttagunta joined the Department of Chemical Engineering in July, 1986, as professor of chemical engineering, having a strong research background from Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (19671980) and Alberta Research Council (1980-1986). He also had a strong inclination toward teaching having been captivated by a previous exposure to Lakehead as a sabbatical replacement in 1977-78. From the time of his arrival, Rao has been entrusted with the teaching of the crowning discipline courses of plant design. Lakehead University- May, 1999 11 Professor, Mathematical Sciences Dr. Keith Roy began his career at Lakehead University in 1969. During the past 30 years, Roy has served 20 years on Senate, served on nine Senate committees, served two terms on the University's Board of Governors, served as assistant coach and head coach of the Lakehead University women's varsity volleyball team, served two terms as chair of the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee, gave 13 talks on mathematical subjects to high school students visiting Lakehead and served one term as chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Keith and his wife Jocelyne will be moving to Peterborough in order to be closer to their family. �- -- - - -- - - - -- - -- - - • • · - • ! - - 1 - -- - - -- - - -- - - - - - NORTHERN AND REGIONAL STUDIES COMMITTEE SPEAKER SERIES THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY Spring Session Hours May 3 to June 16, 1999 1999/2000 The Northern and Regional Studies Committee invites departments and schools at Lakehead University to submit applications for funding to support visiting speakers. The funds are intended to offset the travel costs of the speakers, with individual departments or schools being responsible for other costs. Applications should include such information as the name of the proposed speaker and topic, expected date of public lecture, relevance to northern and regional studies, and estimated costs. Please submit proposals by June 30, 1999 to: Or. Margaret Johnston, Chair, Northern and Regional Studies Committee c/o Department of Geography For further information, please contact Robbie Buffington at ext. 8458 or robbie.buffington@lakeheadu.ca. ESL Program at Lakehead Residence will be a little more crowded than usual this summer. The University of Manitoba will be running its 6-week ESL program at Lakehead University beginning July 5th with approximately 200 students being housed in the Bartley Residence. (The change in venue has come about because the Canada Summer Games are being hosted in Winnipeg this su mmer.) For more information about the ESL program contact Dr. Arthur LeBlanc, director of language studies at the University of Manitoba at 1-888-216-7011. Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. NOTE: The library will be closed on Victoria Day, May 24, 1999 Education Library Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday closed Sunday closed RNDON Reunion Were you a Residence Assistant in the '60s, '70s, '80s or '90s? Then mark your calendars for the Reunion of Residence Assistants July 30 - August 2, 1999 Come back to Lakehead for a weekend of fun. For information contact: ~ 1999 Atikokan Alumni Golf Tournament Little Falls Golf Club Norma Jean Newbold Atikokan, Ontario Residence Life Coordinator Saturday, June 19, 1999. (807) 343-8622 All alumni, friends and family welcome! Fax: (807) 343-8521 e-mail:newbold@gale.lakeheadu.ca CD Trojan Devel . & Alumni Affairs Lakehead University- May, 1999 12 • For information contact the Alumni Services Office at 343-8155 � 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.16 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 '99, articles on Dr. Mark Howe and Dr. Julia O'Sullivan are appointed to Deans, and an announcement of the 1999 Retirees. 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 1999-05 Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Alumni House Convocation 1999 Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/6f17ae0c4cee0f0d78687316be0a8959.pdf fb58b2a2d62c6437aea409899416247a PDF Text Text A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Well Done! Lakehead Salutes the Class of '99 Kinesiofogy students take a bow after graduation ceremonies held on May 29, 1999, at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. Lakehead University celebrated its 35th Convocation under sunny skies. Evans wins Poulin Award Inside Tom Warden Appointed Athletics Director ... 3 Dr. Margaret Johnston ... 4 Laser Technology and the Fight Against Cancer ...8 NSERC Awards ... 10 Brent Evans, the newly-elected president of the Lakehead University Student Union, collected the Poulin Award for outstanding citizenship as well as a President's Award at Convocation in May. While working as residence programmer during 1998-99, he established a student wellness committee in conjunction with Health Services. He also coordinated "The Late Show" -- a week of student orientation activities based on a theme inspired by the popular TV talk show hosted by David Letterman . Evans has two degrees from Lakehead: a Bachelor of Education and an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology. �Agora July/August 1999 Vol. 16, No. 6 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828-5225 The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Deadline for submissions for the next issue is September 1, 1999. Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications Officer: Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant: Jennifer Willianen Photography: Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Lakehead University Print Shop Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Agora, Offic e of Communications Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada PlB 5E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 1497073 Find out more about Lakehead University on our website: www.lakeheadu.ca Click on "New and Events" Lakehead UN IVERS ITY From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F Gilbert Well, summer, such as it is this year, is upon us, and the pace has slowed a bit on campus. It is a nice respite after the Strategic Plan development of the past academic year and before we start to implement the Plan which was approved in June by both Senate and the Board of Governors. The re-election of the Tories strongly suggests that there will be increased emphasis on accountability in the postsecondary education sector, and the creation of the new Ministry of Training, Universities and Colleges tends to confirm that possibility. I doubt that there will be much to report prior to September as the new Minister, Dianne Cunningham, and Deputy Minister, Bob Christie, get fully acquainted with what has been going on in postsecondary education. We will continue to make the case for corridor adjustment and the need for capital funding to ease our space difficulties, especially by demonstrating how important the Advanced Technology Centre project is to the University. CTRC is having considerable difficulty finding the space to expand the computer teaching labs. With pressure for additional classrooms, research laboratories and graduate student offices among other needs, we have a strong case to make for new capital construction. Deferred maintenance issues continue to be our other capital requirement, and the failure of the major cooling coil this summer exemplifies how perilous the situation is as our mechanical, electrical. communications and other systems are extended well beyond their life expectancy. Lakehead University-- June, 1999 2 It appears that our 1999-2000 target intake of new students will be achieved despite the increase in academic standards that have taken effect. It appears that some other Ontario universities have decreased their standards to sustain or increase enrolment, a pattern all too familiar at Lakehead as recent as last year. As we continue to raise standards to a minimum of 70 per cent in the next couple of years, we expect Lakehead to become an even more attractive choice for Ontario high school students. Lakehead continues to receive more recognition for its researchers as the latest Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) competition resulted in four awards. Construction on the Paleo-DNA lab is well under way, and we are pursuing funding for Forensic-DNA capacity. The 0MB Hearing has allowed the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital to start work on the new acute-care h?spital and the transfer of 60 acres of university land for this development has occurred. There is an opportunity for a Health Sciences Research and Technology complex that would be a combined initiative of the Hospital, Confederation College and Lakehead. Plans are being developed for submission to the Ministry. Let me wish everyone a relaxing and productive summer. I look forward to an exciting and very busy academic year for us all in 1999-2000. �-.;;1••-•4---------------- Tom Warden Appointed Athletic Director Tom Warden, a prominent sports figure in Thunder Bay, has been appointed athletic director at Lakehead University. He has over eight years of sports administration, business management, marketing and coaching experience at the professional level, as well as a strong background in personnel management, facility operations and sports promotion. having an overall professional regular season coaching record of 126 wins, 69 losses and 27 ties and overall playoff record of 21 wins in the past three years. In Warden's first year as head coach and assistant general manager of the Thunder Bay Senators in 1995-96, he led the club to the UHL finals and was selected 2nd in Coach of the Year balloting. Bob Main has been appointed coach of the Lakehead University women's basketball team for the 19992000 season. Warden received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 1990, a Master's in Athletic Administration from Ohio University in 1991, and a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University in 1993. Main has been the assistant coach of the team since 1991. He holds a Master's of Science degree in Kinesiology (Coaching) from Lakehead. He is a Level 3 NCCP coach, and has a great deal of experience coaching basketball at the high school level. While attending the University of Toronto, Warden was team captain of the Varsity Blues Hockey Team and in 1984 was drafted in the NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders. He has played professional hockey throughout North America and Europe. Tom Warden, Lakehead's new athletic director, is fitted out in Lakehead gear by Dr. Fred Gilbert. ''I'm pleased to have Tom on board to start a new era in Lakehead athletics. His vision and management experience should produce some exciting changes and opportunities for our student athletes," says Lakehead University President Dr. Fred Gilbert. As the head coach and director of business and hockey operations of the Thunder Bay Thunder Cats Hockey Club, Warden's career highlights have included Bob Main Appointed Interim Women's Basketball Coach Warden replaces Stu Julius who was athletics co-ordinator in addition to being coach of the women's varsity basketball team. When Julius announced he would be leaving Lakehead in August, to take on a coaching position at Wilfrid Laurier, the position of athletic director was created on a full-time basis. One of Warden's first tasks will be to find a new coach for the women's basketball team. In the meantime, Bob Main has been appointed coach for the 1999-2000 season. Farewell Reception and Roast for Stu Julius details on page 7 Lakehead University- June, 1999 3 Main says "I look forward to my new role with the team and challenges it brings." Hrkacjoins 1999 World University Games team Lakehead University's Angela Hrkac has been chosen to join the 1999 World University Games team, and will compete at the FISU Games in July in Palma de Maflorca, Spain. Following the FISU games, the team will compete for Canada at the Jones Cup in Taiwan from July 24 to August 2, 1999. Angela Hrkac was the leader in the country in scoring and rebounding last season. She was also the winner of the Tracy McLeod Award (CIAU), and named 1999 Player of the Year (Ontario) and Al/Canadian Athlete. Hrkac will return to Lakehead in the fall to complete her final year in business administration. �-----------------;w■,■■;-1----------------- An Experience of a Lifetime Earlier this year. 12 Lakehead students travelled to the Antarctic Peninsula to study tourism managment strategies and their effectiveness in maintaining wilderness areas By Tiina Ahokas By the end of three or four years, any Geography student at Lakehead has become quite comfortable with the map library and has gotten a feel for the hard plastic chairs in room RC2003. This past November, however, the cartography of the map library was replaced with the navigational charts of the MS Explorer and the chairs in the classroom were replaced with islands in the Antarctic Peninsula, when the Department of Geography sent 12 students, under the direction of Dr. Margaret Johnston, to the Antarctic Peninsula. The group was well versed in the language of the Antarctic before embarking on the voyage. Before the ship set sail, background reports and essays were prepared. And students researched topics to be presented as lectures to the 70 other passengers on board the Explorer. Once in the Antarctic, the students travelled as tourists. Over 1O days, they made daily landings to islands and to the continent. They photographed penguins and watched whales and seals. But, they also kept a keen eye on the other tourists and recorded these behavioural observations in daily journals. Dr. Margaret Johnston (back row, fourth in from the left) led an "expedition " of Lakehead students to the Antarctic this year. In December 1999 she will take another group of Lakehead students on a field trip to the Antarctic Peninsula as part of a fourth year Geography course. continued on page 5 Lakehead University-- June, 1999 4 �-.siirii•■•z----------------Experience continued from page 4 In the Antarctic, tourism regulations help to maintain the natural wilderness. These regulations are carried out through guidelines of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) and under a broader umbrella, through the auspices of the Antarctic Treaty. And at a personal level, tourists are expected to act according to their own national legislation. Tourists respect wildlife by maintaining the safe distances that are outlined in the guidelines. Fragile vegetation is not to be trampled and fossils are not to be removed from the continent. In this way, through_ the same codes of behaviour and conduct that are used by many national parks, Antarctic tourism is managed. These regulations are just some of the policies that are an integral part of the tourism management strategy in the Antarctic. They are also the focus of study for Margaret Johnston. Dr. Johnston studies the regulation of both Arctic and Antarctic tourism by looking at the strategies that companies, governments and interest groups have in place to try to appropriately manage tourism in these pristine environments. She hopes to further this course of study at Arctowski Station on the Antarctic Peninsula. This Polish station is the site of the first tourist information kiosk in the Antarctic. Here, Dr. Johnston and Dr. Bernard Stonehouse, of the Scott Polar Research Institute, plan to carry out research on management planning and tourist behaviour during the coming tourist season. With the numbers of tourists visiting Antarctica increasing to 10,000 per year, these management strategies and their effectiveness in maintaining wilderness areas are fundamental to the preservation of this fragile ecosystem. For the group of 12 students from Lakehead, the Antarctic classroom was the learning experience of a lifetime; it was truly an experience in geography. Among the many memories they now hold are the beauty of the natural landscape, the sounds of nesting penguins and the clanging of ice against the portholes of the ship. For these Antarctic tourists, however, a more important benefit is their increased understanding and respect for the world's last untouched wilderness. Tiina Ahokas is one of several Lakehead students taking part in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. Campus Notes Congratulations to the newly-elected LUSU executive who began their one-year term on May 1, 1999: LUSU President: Brent Evans has completed the Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology program and a BEd.; LUSU Vice-President Student Issues: Greg Seiveright has completed an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation program and a BA. LUSU Vice-President Finance: Vanessa Kleinhaar is in fourth year of an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation program. Negotiations are under way with Gifu University of Education and Languages to expand their summer programs at Lakehead. Director of International Activities Dan Pakulak says that the Japanese institution wants to create a two-year program that will encompass language training related to business practise and communications. Dr. Ult Runesson, a professor in the Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment, is the recipient of an award from ESRI Canada Limited, the leading G/S software company in the world serving over 3,000 organizations in Canada with ESRI G/S software products. The award plaque was presented by Alex Miller, president of ESRI Canada Limited, at a recent Ontario users group meeting held in Thunder Bay. The award was for outstanding innovation in the field of Geographic Information Systems and was given as recognition for over a decade's worth of excellence in academic teaching, technology transfer to industry and government as well as international GIS-related activities. Congratulations to Dr. K.C. Yang and Lynn Sevean. They are recipients of the Lakehead University Forestry Class of 1999 Educator's Award, an award which recognizes excellence in teaching through the period 1995 to 1999. As well, Yang was made an honorary member of the Diploma in Integrated Forest Resources Management class. ... Lakehead University was well represented at the American College of Sports Medicine Meeting held at St. Cloud University in St. Cloud, Minnesota last March. Faculty from the School of Kinesiology included Dr. Bob Thayer, Dr. Norm LaVoie, and Dr. Ian Newhouse. Graduate student presenters were Steve Mcilwaine and Neil Purves and other graduate students in attendance were Christy Cunningham, Matt Light, Maryse Larocque and Marc Poirier. ••• Dr. S.A. Mirza, a professor of Civil Engineering, has coauthored the 482-page American Concrete Institute (AC/) Design Handbook. This fully-refereed volume published recently was prepared in accordance with the new AC/ Building Code (318-95) and is the result of five years of work by the AC/ Committee on Design Aids, of which Dr. Mirza is a full voting member and the chair of one of its subcommittees. The AC/ Design Handbook is the most widely used reference in the world for design of reinforced concrete structures. It is used by both practising engineers and engineering students and is a required textbook for reinforced concrete design courses at scores of universities internationally. Lakehead University- June, 1999 5 �----------------••·-►-i-1------------------ A Report on the Annual Graduate Students in Education Conference held on March 6, 1999 The following article by Jane Fraser was submitted to the Agora in March. Following an introduction by Dr. Fentey Scott, the acting dean of education, students in the Master's of Education program were informed and entertained by a keynote address delivered by Dr. Connie Nelson, the dean of graduate studies and research. Nelson spoke on Graduate Research at Lakehead University: Retrospect and Prospects noting that graduate studies has moved steadily from an "add on" to a significant component of our University's program offerings. Focusing on graduate studies in education. Nelson stressed the importance of faculty and students building a strong, healthy research culture, and noted that other degree programs benefit from this development. With the aid of selected cartoons, she explored a number of issues graduate students face in establishing themselves as part of this milieu. Program highlights included Research Using the Internet, demonstrated by Arlene Glavish, library assistant, Education Library, and Writing Proposals for Research Funding, presented by Lynn Gollat, graduate studies assistant. Both informative workshops were well received by the participants. Graduate students experienced modelling of thesis and project journeys in two panels with graduates who returned to share their research . Michelle Symanyk-Mace reported on her thesis entitled Adoption of a co-operative learning teaching strategy in a Bachelor of Nursing course. On the same panel, Richard Turcotte, described his proj ect journey in the Development and implementation of a student code of behaviour for a secondary school. The question and answer part of the panel allowed the presenters and participants to discuss the transition of moving from being knowledge consumers to becoming knowledge generators. Above {l-r): Teresina Lombardo-Tassone, Barbara Morrison, Richard Turcotte, Jane Fraser (conference co-coordinator), and Michelle Symanyk-Mace. Lakehead University - June, 1999 6 Evelyn Gillson and Virginia Stead share recollections of graduate research. In the afternoon panel, Virginia Stead represented her thesis journey with School Council implementation: Women principals' experiences with a policy of improving school leadership. The project journey described by Evelyn Gillson, focused on The effectiveness of the team problem solving and decision making approach. Each of the panellists noted the need to concentrate on the precision of research report writing, and the value of following through on the expert advice provided by faculty on their supervisory committees. When asked about the experience of sharing their research journeys, all panellists agreed that it was a worthwhile endeavour. They encouraged the graduate students that although the research journey is demanding and time intensive, there is a great sense of accomplishment when one graduates. The conference was organized for the graduate students in education by Kristin Main representing the 1998 - 99 MEd Class and Jane Fraser, representing the 1999 - 2000 MEd Class. They were assisted by Dr. Rod McLeod, acting chair, graduate studies in education. �-.siiM•■ •z-1---------------- Dr. Gerd Schroeter Memorial Bursary The Dr. Gerd Schroeter Memorial Bursary has been named by the Department of Sociology in honour of their colleague, Dr. Gerd Schroeter, who passed away unexpectedly in February. Staff Appointments During the months of March, April, May and June employment notices were issued by Human Resources announcing the following appointments: The Alumni Association of Lakehead University elected a new slate of officers to the Board of Directors at their Carlos Faria Annual General Meeting Charlene Livingstone in June Shawna Hickey Secondary School Liaison Officers President: Registrar's Office David Heald Joanna Aegard (Griffith) Vice-President: Administrative Assistant Barb Eccles NECAH Treasurer: Bob Main Mark Tilbury Interim Women's Varsity Basketball Coach John Ongaro Coordinator of Community & Professional Development Health Sciences North Trevor Digby Security Communications Officer Alison Graver Senior DNA Analyst Anthropology Department (Paleo-DNA Laboratory) Christopher Miller Mechanic Campus Development Dr. Mary Louise Hill Vice-President (Academic) Tom Warden Athletic Director Secretary: Virginia Stead Immediate Past-President: John Friday During his career at Lakehead, Gerd displayed commitment to ensuring access to education for financially burdened students; he was an active member of the undergraduate scholarships and bursaries committee. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the bursary fund can send their contribution to: The Dr. Gerd Schroeter Memorial Bursary Fund c/o The Development Office Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON PlB 5E1 Cheques or money orders should be made payable to Lakehead University. All donations are tax deductible. For further information, contact Pam Wakewich, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology/Women's Studies at 343-8353. Directors Ben Kaminski Greg Beckford Janice Kalyta Tiffany Meady Terry Robinson Gil Vanson Mark Piovesana Lakehead's former athletics coordinator and coach of the women's basketball team is leaving Lakehead after 18 years. Jennifer Eccles You are invited to a Board of Governors Rep: Farewell Reception and Roast Bill Bartley Thursday, August 12, 1999 LUSU President: at the Victoria Inn at 7 p.m. Brent Evans Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Switchboard, Athletics, Health Services, the Counselling and Career Centre, and the Financial Aid Office Brian Holm Gary Funk Athletics Lakehead University- June, 1999 7 �------------------••·-►-i-1----------------- Laser Technology links Lakehead with Cancer Centre Researchers at Lakehead are working in conjunction with the Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre to investigate the possibilities for treatment of cancer using state-of-the-art laser technology. Additionally, the laser light may be effective as a treatment modality. Coupled with an existing treatment, known as photodynamic therapy, deeper seated tissues may be more accurately targeted and treated using the laser. A new Millennia "pump" laser (multi-photon laser excitation imaging system) has been purchased by the Northern Cancer Research Foundation (NCRF) to support the investigation. The new venture will strengthen the existing close relationship between the University and the Regional Cancer Centre. "This level of collaboration between the two Physics departments is really a first," says Dr. Werden Keeler. "As a result of this initial project, we can now move forward with the implementation of serval other high technology collaborations of this nature." The ultimate goal of the study is to find new diagnostic and treatment breakthroughs. "Using a high intensity laser, very short pulses of extremely concentrated laser light can be produced," says Dr. Peter McGhee, director of medical physics at the Cancer Centre. "These pulses hold significant prospects for the development of new methods for identifying and treating cancerous tissues. By exposing tissue samples to these laser pulses, specific cancer cells may be identified as being present. This may support the development of new diagnostic procedures." Several cancer specialists working at the Cancer Centre hold faculty appointments at the University and teach both undergraduate and graduate curricula. Additionally, the Supportive Care department at the Cancer Centre holds a close affiliation with the departments of Psychology and Social Work. Back Row {l-r) Dr. Peter McGhee is director of medical physics of the Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. Standing beside him is Brian McKinnon, president of the Northern Cancer Research Foundation. Both men were on campus in early May to announce a new collaborative research venture involving Dr. Christine Gottardo (centre), a professor in the Department of Chemistry, and Dr. Werden Keeler (right), a professor in the Department of Physics. Dr. Margaret Hawton, chair of the Department of Physics, is also part of the team. Photo: Peter Puna Lakehead University- June, 1999 8 �--- - - - - ------- --,-z•••••zMeasuring Graduation, Employment and OSAP Default Rates at Lakehead 97. 1 per cent of Lakehead graduates have jobs two years after graduation University graduates are doing exceptionally well in today's job market according to the results of a recent survey conducted by Ontario universities. Lakehead University's performance indicators compare favourably when measured against the Ontario university average. "Lakehead has demonstrated that it doesn't need to take a back seat to any of the Ontario universities when it comes to employment opportunities for our grads. Lakehead is above the provincial average in placement rates after two years, has a lower OSAP default rate than the provincial average and a graduation rate only marginally below the provincial average. This indicates that Lakehead attracts good students and positions them well in the competitive job marketplace," says Dr. Fred Gilbert, president of Lakehead University. To determine employment rates of recent graduates, Ontario universities conducted a survey of all 1996 graduates of undergraduate degree programs. The survey was conducted TWO YEARS AF.ER G R ADUATION 97.1 % O NTARIO SYSTEM 96.7% ...•---------------., I ~-~-- GRADUATION RATE 19 90 I 1!:NTl!:RINl!I CCHCRT LAK E H EAD 70 .2% ONT A R IO SYS T E M 70.8% 97.1 per cent two years after graduation. This compares well against the provincial average rates of 90.8 per cent and 96.7 per cent. EMPLOYMENT RATE 1996 GRADUATES LAKEHEAD last winter through mailed surveys and follow-up telephone contact. Over 25,000 surveys were completed, which represents 54 per cent of the Class of 1996. Graduates were asked about their employment situation six months and two years after graduation. Lakehead University's employment rates for 1996 graduates were found to be 87.0 per cent six months after graduation and ' Graduation rates were calculated by selecting all full -time Year One undergraduate students from Fall 1990 who were seeking either a Bachelor's or First Professional Degree and determining whether or not they graduated within seven years. The subset was matched against the records for students who received a degree from the same institution during the period 1991 -97. The graduation rate for Lakehead University is 70.2 per cent Lakehead University- June, 1999 9 and the rate for all programs at Ontario universities is only marginally higher at 70.8 per cent. The 1998 OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) default rate was also measured. The 1998 default rates reflect the repayment status of both undergraduate and graduate students who received Ontario Student Loans in the 1995-96 academic year and did not receive an Ontario Student Loan in 1996-97, and who subsequently defaulted on their repayment obligations approximately two years after graduation. Lakehead University's 1998 default rate for all programs is 11.5 per cent, slightly lower than 12.3 per cent for all programs at Ontario universities, which is an indication that Lakehead graduates have the ability to pay back their loans because of their employment status. For further information about graduation, employment and OSAP loan default rates please refer to Lakehead University's website at www.lakeheadu.ca/-analysisl indicators.html. - OSAP LOAN DEFAULT RATE 1998 L A KEHEAO 1 l .!!>% oNTARI D SYSTEM 1 2.3% I �- ------------- - - ; • • • - • ; - - - - - - - - - - -- - -- Photodegradation of Polymers," $23,100, Renewal (2-3) NSERC Awards for 1999-2000 Department of Civil Engineering Dr. S.M. Easa, "3-D Highway Geometric Design Consistency," $28,875, Renewal (2-4) Dr. D.K. Eigenbrod, "Shaft Resistance of Piles in Sand During Loading in Tension and Compression," $14,700, New {1-4) The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council {NSERC) recently announced the results of their annual research grants competition. Shortly after, they announced a 5 per cent increase for all new and existing research grants. Dr. S.A. Mirza, "Strength and Stiffness of Slender Composite Steel-Concrete Beam-Columns;· $19,520, Renewal (2-4) Department of Computer Science Dr. X. Li, "An Abstract Machine for High Performance Logic Programming," $16,170, Renewal (3-4) Total NSERC funding to Lakehead University continues to show an increase. During the 1998-99 research and equipment grants competition, $832,544 worth of grants were received by researchers at Lakehead University. For this past competition, the total was $880,971. This represents an increase of $48,427, or 5.8 per cent. Department of Electrical Engineering Dr. X. Chen, "Robust and Optimal Control of Nonlinear Systems with Bifurcations," $21 ,000, New (1-4) Dr. K. Natarajan, "Model Reference Adaptive Control in the Frequency Domain," $23,310, New (1-4) Currently, there are 35 NSERC holders at Lakehead. This figure represents 35 per cent of the total NSERC eligible faculty at Lakehead. Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment The following is a list of all NSERC recipients at Lakehead University who were successful in the 1999-2000 research and equipment grants competition. Dr. Q.L. Dang, "Interacting Effects of Soil Conditions on Ecophysiological Traits and their Responses to Changing Aboveground Environment in Boreal Tree Species," $34,073, Renewal (2-4) Department of Biology Dr. W.H. Parker, "Development of a GIS Methodology to Determine Breeding Zones for Second Generation Tree Programs," $19,635, Renewal {2-4) Dr. S.J. Hecnar, "Species Richness and Spatial Dynamics in Amphibians,"$15,750, New (1-4) Department of Geology Dr. M.W. Lankester, "Parasite and Diseases of Northern Animals," $23,100, Renewal (4-4) Dr. G.J. Borradaile, "Rock Magnetism," $69,993, Renewal (5-5) Dr. P.W. Fralick, "Paleogeographic Reconstruction of Mesoarchean Terrains in Western Superior Province," $17,556, Renewal (3-4) Dr. A.U. Mallik, "Retrogressive Succession and Biodiversity in Nutrient Poor Cool - Temperature Forests After Disturbance," $11 ,550, Renewal (4-4) Dr. R.H. Mitchell, "Petrology of Kimberlites and Alkaline Rocks," $86,625, Renewal (4-6) Dr. D.W. Morris, 'The Evolution and Importance of Habitat Selection," $47,355, Renewal {3-4) Department of Mathematical Sciences Dr. D.W. Morris, "Field Research Vehicle;· $34,288, New (1-1) Dr. C.T. Hoang, "Graph Colouring and Visibility Graphs;• $14,700, New (1-4) Department of Chemical Engineering Dr. L.J. Garred, "Mathematical Modelling Studies in Renal Failure Patients," $17,903, Renewal (3-4) Dr. W. Huang, "Job Scheduling Problems in Modern Manufacturing Systems and Management Science;' $9,702, New (1-4) Dr. A. Gilbert, "Optimizing Control of Kraft Mill Processes," $21 ,945, Renewal (2-4) Dr. T. Miao, "Amenability of Locally Compact Groups and Geometric Properties of Ap {G)," $ 13,650, New (1-4) Dr. I. Nirdosh, "Solid-Liquid Mass Transfer Applications," $23,909, Renewal {2-5) Department of Mechanical Engineering Dr. V.R. Puttagunta, "Viscosity Prediction and Radiation Assisted Upgrading of Heavy Oils," $22,638, Renewal (4-4) Dr. K. Liu, "Identification of Linear Time-Varying Systems: Dynamic Behaviour, Algorithms and Applications;' $16,170, Renewal (3-4) Department of Chemistry Dr. S.D. Kinrade, "Aqueous Chemistry of Silicon," $38,115, Renewal (2-4) Dr. K. Liu, "Experimental Facility for Identification and Control of Linear Time-Varying Systems," $22,396, New (1-1) Dr. N.A. Weir, "Studies of Photochemistry and Dr. M. Liu, 'Transformation Matrices for Finite Element Lakehead University - June, 1999 10 �-VCM••¥Z . . . Indemnification Policy approved by Board of Governors Analysis of Plates and Shells with Structural Discontinuities," $13,737, Renewal (2-4) Dr. G.F. Naterer, "Binary Constituent Solid-Liquid Phase Transition in Materials Processing;' $16,170, Renewal (3-4) Dr. H.T. Saliba, ''Theoretical and Experimental Stability and Vibration Analysis of Plates and Structures," $18,480, Renewal (3-4) Department of Physics Dr. M.M. Dignam, "Coherence in Semiconductor Nanostructures/Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers and Lasers," $26,565, Renewal (3-4) Dr. M.C. Gallagher, "Heteroepitaxy of Ultrathin Films of Metals and Metal Oxides," $28,875, Renewal (3-4) Dr. M.H. Hawton, "Photon-Matter Interactions/Physics of Absorbed Water," $15,015, Renewal (4-4) Dr. W. J. Keeler, "Optical Investigations of Semiconductors and Bio-Samples," $10,973, Renewal (2-2) Dr. V.V. Paranjape, "Research in Solid State Physics," $9,240, Renewal (4-4) Dr. W.M. Sears, ''The Electrical Properties of the Surface-Gas Interface of Wide Band Gap Semiconductors," $13,398, Renewal (3-4) Department of Psychology At their meeting on June 17, 1999, the Board of Governors approved an amended version of Lakehead University's policy on Indemnification. The policy can be found on the Lakehead University website: www. lakeheadu.ca (Click on "University Secretariat" then "Policies"). The following text, taken from the policy, explains its rationale: "There is an increasing occurrence of legal claims and actions against organizations and their employees, with significant costs of defending against such claims and actions. This has given rise to Lakehead University establishing a policy to assist its employees in understanding the extent of the University's indemnification for legal costs incurred by its employees as a result of claims and actions brought against the University and/ or its employees, and arising out of employees'lemployment duties." Student Viewbook is Best in Canada Dr. C.A.G. Hayman, "Episodic Memory as a Source of Cognitive Binding," $20,790, Renewal (3-4) Four More CF/ Projects Funded In June, Lakehead was informed that four more projects had received funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation program, bringing the total number of awards to 14. "A remarkable achievement for a University the size of Lakehead," says Dr. Connie Nelson who was dean of graduate studies and research at the time the proposals were submitted. "Over the next few years, Lakehead will see an infusion of more than $4.33 million to upgrade and enhance its research infrastructure." The four projects are: Dr. Jeffrey Banks: 1. New Polymers for the Pulp and Paper Industry: Retention Aids as Carriers for Photoyellowing Inhibitors 2. High Intensity Photochemistry of Organic Molecules in Solution Lakehead University's student recruitment viewbook earned a gold standing in the Prix D'Excellence' 99, the annual awards program of the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education which recognizes outstanding achievements in alumni affairs, public affairs, development, student recruitment and overall institutional advancement. Congratulations to Registrar Pentti Paularinne, Assistant Registrar Sarena Knapik and all the other staff in the Office of the Registrar who were involved in the production. See You in September Dr. Qing-Lai Dang: Lakehead Forest Ecology Research Complex The next issue of the Agora will appear in September. Dr. Scott Hamilton: Geospatial Analysis Research Centre Dr. Peter Lee: Bioremediation of Boreal Forest Resource-based Deadline for Submissions: September 1, 1999 Industrial Sites Lakehead University-- June, 1999 11 �--·•••;■;----1---------------Second World Congress on Allelopathy: Critical Analysis & Future Prospects August 9-13, 1999 Lakehead University 16th Annual Alumni Association Open Do plants communicate? Ask that question of any one of the 200 international delegates coming to Lakehead in August to attend the Second World Congress on Allelopathy and you will get some interesting answers. Allelopathy can be defined as chemical interactions among plants and microorganisms through the release of chemical compounds into the environment. Friday, August 27, 1999 1 p.m. shotgun start Strathcona Golf Course Barbecue Dinner at Lakehead University Faculty Lounge $55 per person $220 per team All participants to be at the Golf Course by 12: 30 p.m. Sponsored by Financial Concept Group Contest Winner The field has received growing attention from botanists, weed scientists, ecologists, physiologists, agronomists, soil scientists, natural product chemists, plant breeders and microbiologists. Dr. Azim Mallik, a professor in the Department of Biology, is the chair of the conference organizing committee. Interest in Allelopathy is growing, he says, because more people are looking for biological ways to control plant growth, such as crop rotation, instead of chemical ways such as herbicides. For more information check the Congress Website: http://www.Lakeheadu.ca/~allelo99/ or contact Azim Mallik at 343-8927. RNDON Reunion Alumni Association president David Heald presents Microcomputer Services Supervisor Carol Otte with a gift certificate to the White Fox Inn courtesy of the Alumni Association's group life insurer, Campbell & Company Insurance Consultants. Carol Otte was the lucky winner of an alumni insurance contest held in the spring for faculty and staff. For more information on this group home and auto insurance program, or for a quote, contact Campbell & Company at 1-888-918-5056. Honorary Degrees Call for Nominations The Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees invites all members of the University community to submit nominations for honorary degree(s) to be awarded at the Convocation in May 2000. Please provide as complete information as possible about the person being nominated plus a brief rationale for the nomination. All nominations will be considered by the Committee which will then make its recommendations to Senate. Please send the nominations to Mrs. L. Phillips, Secretary, Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees, c/o President's Office. Please note that the nominations must be received on or _before September 7, 1999 to be placed on the agenda for the September 1999 meeting of the Committee. July 30 - August 2, 1999 For information contact: CD Trojan Devel. & Alumni Affairs Norma Jean Newbold, Residence Life Coordinator (807) 343-8622 Fax: (807) 343-8521 E-mail:newbold@gale.lakeheadu.ca Lakehead University- June, 1999 12 � 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.16 No.6 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a salute to the class of '99, a message from the President, and an article about twelve Lakehead students who travelled to the Antarctic Peninsula. 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 1999-07 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Class of '99 Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/26b15c84aaa23398fc8654b2978362ff.pdf 6d7705fe3ab70fb72b573373c41e657f PDF Text Text A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Well Done! Lakehead Salutes the Class of '99 Kinesiofogy students take a bow after graduation ceremonies held on May 29, 1999, at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. Lakehead University celebrated its 35th Convocation under sunny skies. Evans wins Poulin Award Inside Tom Warden Appointed Athletics Director ... 3 Dr. Margaret Johnston ... 4 Laser Technology and the Fight Against Cancer ...8 NSERC Awards ... 10 Brent Evans, the newly-elected president of the Lakehead University Student Union, collected the Poulin Award for outstanding citizenship as well as a President's Award at Convocation in May. While working as residence programmer during 1998-99, he established a student wellness committee in conjunction with Health Services. He also coordinated "The Late Show" -- a week of student orientation activities based on a theme inspired by the popular TV talk show hosted by David Letterman . Evans has two degrees from Lakehead: a Bachelor of Education and an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology. �Agora July/August 1999 Vol. 16, No. 6 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828-5225 The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Deadline for submissions for the next issue is September 1, 1999. Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications Officer: Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant: Jennifer Willianen Photography: Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Lakehead University Print Shop Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Agora, Offic e of Communications Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada PlB 5E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 1497073 Find out more about Lakehead University on our website: www.lakeheadu.ca Click on "New and Events" Lakehead UN IVERS ITY From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F Gilbert Well, summer, such as it is this year, is upon us, and the pace has slowed a bit on campus. It is a nice respite after the Strategic Plan development of the past academic year and before we start to implement the Plan which was approved in June by both Senate and the Board of Governors. The re-election of the Tories strongly suggests that there will be increased emphasis on accountability in the postsecondary education sector, and the creation of the new Ministry of Training, Universities and Colleges tends to confirm that possibility. I doubt that there will be much to report prior to September as the new Minister, Dianne Cunningham, and Deputy Minister, Bob Christie, get fully acquainted with what has been going on in postsecondary education. We will continue to make the case for corridor adjustment and the need for capital funding to ease our space difficulties, especially by demonstrating how important the Advanced Technology Centre project is to the University. CTRC is having considerable difficulty finding the space to expand the computer teaching labs. With pressure for additional classrooms, research laboratories and graduate student offices among other needs, we have a strong case to make for new capital construction. Deferred maintenance issues continue to be our other capital requirement, and the failure of the major cooling coil this summer exemplifies how perilous the situation is as our mechanical, electrical. communications and other systems are extended well beyond their life expectancy. Lakehead University-- June, 1999 2 It appears that our 1999-2000 target intake of new students will be achieved despite the increase in academic standards that have taken effect. It appears that some other Ontario universities have decreased their standards to sustain or increase enrolment, a pattern all too familiar at Lakehead as recent as last year. As we continue to raise standards to a minimum of 70 per cent in the next couple of years, we expect Lakehead to become an even more attractive choice for Ontario high school students. Lakehead continues to receive more recognition for its researchers as the latest Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) competition resulted in four awards. Construction on the Paleo-DNA lab is well under way, and we are pursuing funding for Forensic-DNA capacity. The 0MB Hearing has allowed the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital to start work on the new acute-care h?spital and the transfer of 60 acres of university land for this development has occurred. There is an opportunity for a Health Sciences Research and Technology complex that would be a combined initiative of the Hospital, Confederation College and Lakehead. Plans are being developed for submission to the Ministry. Let me wish everyone a relaxing and productive summer. I look forward to an exciting and very busy academic year for us all in 1999-2000. �-.;;1••-•4---------------- Tom Warden Appointed Athletic Director Tom Warden, a prominent sports figure in Thunder Bay, has been appointed athletic director at Lakehead University. He has over eight years of sports administration, business management, marketing and coaching experience at the professional level, as well as a strong background in personnel management, facility operations and sports promotion. having an overall professional regular season coaching record of 126 wins, 69 losses and 27 ties and overall playoff record of 21 wins in the past three years. In Warden's first year as head coach and assistant general manager of the Thunder Bay Senators in 1995-96, he led the club to the UHL finals and was selected 2nd in Coach of the Year balloting. Bob Main has been appointed coach of the Lakehead University women's basketball team for the 19992000 season. Warden received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 1990, a Master's in Athletic Administration from Ohio University in 1991, and a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University in 1993. Main has been the assistant coach of the team since 1991. He holds a Master's of Science degree in Kinesiology (Coaching) from Lakehead. He is a Level 3 NCCP coach, and has a great deal of experience coaching basketball at the high school level. While attending the University of Toronto, Warden was team captain of the Varsity Blues Hockey Team and in 1984 was drafted in the NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders. He has played professional hockey throughout North America and Europe. Tom Warden, Lakehead's new athletic director, is fitted out in Lakehead gear by Dr. Fred Gilbert. ''I'm pleased to have Tom on board to start a new era in Lakehead athletics. His vision and management experience should produce some exciting changes and opportunities for our student athletes," says Lakehead University President Dr. Fred Gilbert. As the head coach and director of business and hockey operations of the Thunder Bay Thunder Cats Hockey Club, Warden's career highlights have included Bob Main Appointed Interim Women's Basketball Coach Warden replaces Stu Julius who was athletics co-ordinator in addition to being coach of the women's varsity basketball team. When Julius announced he would be leaving Lakehead in August, to take on a coaching position at Wilfrid Laurier, the position of athletic director was created on a full-time basis. One of Warden's first tasks will be to find a new coach for the women's basketball team. In the meantime, Bob Main has been appointed coach for the 1999-2000 season. Farewell Reception and Roast for Stu Julius details on page 7 Lakehead University- June, 1999 3 Main says "I look forward to my new role with the team and challenges it brings." Hrkacjoins 1999 World University Games team Lakehead University's Angela Hrkac has been chosen to join the 1999 World University Games team, and will compete at the FISU Games in July in Palma de Maflorca, Spain. Following the FISU games, the team will compete for Canada at the Jones Cup in Taiwan from July 24 to August 2, 1999. Angela Hrkac was the leader in the country in scoring and rebounding last season. She was also the winner of the Tracy McLeod Award (CIAU), and named 1999 Player of the Year (Ontario) and Al/Canadian Athlete. Hrkac will return to Lakehead in the fall to complete her final year in business administration. �-----------------;w■,■■;-1----------------- An Experience of a Lifetime Earlier this year. 12 Lakehead students travelled to the Antarctic Peninsula to study tourism managment strategies and their effectiveness in maintaining wilderness areas By Tiina Ahokas By the end of three or four years, any Geography student at Lakehead has become quite comfortable with the map library and has gotten a feel for the hard plastic chairs in room RC2003. This past November, however, the cartography of the map library was replaced with the navigational charts of the MS Explorer and the chairs in the classroom were replaced with islands in the Antarctic Peninsula, when the Department of Geography sent 12 students, under the direction of Dr. Margaret Johnston, to the Antarctic Peninsula. The group was well versed in the language of the Antarctic before embarking on the voyage. Before the ship set sail, background reports and essays were prepared. And students researched topics to be presented as lectures to the 70 other passengers on board the Explorer. Once in the Antarctic, the students travelled as tourists. Over 1O days, they made daily landings to islands and to the continent. They photographed penguins and watched whales and seals. But, they also kept a keen eye on the other tourists and recorded these behavioural observations in daily journals. Dr. Margaret Johnston (back row, fourth in from the left) led an "expedition " of Lakehead students to the Antarctic this year. In December 1999 she will take another group of Lakehead students on a field trip to the Antarctic Peninsula as part of a fourth year Geography course. continued on page 5 Lakehead University-- June, 1999 4 �-.siirii•■•z----------------Experience continued from page 4 In the Antarctic, tourism regulations help to maintain the natural wilderness. These regulations are carried out through guidelines of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) and under a broader umbrella, through the auspices of the Antarctic Treaty. And at a personal level, tourists are expected to act according to their own national legislation. Tourists respect wildlife by maintaining the safe distances that are outlined in the guidelines. Fragile vegetation is not to be trampled and fossils are not to be removed from the continent. In this way, through_ the same codes of behaviour and conduct that are used by many national parks, Antarctic tourism is managed. These regulations are just some of the policies that are an integral part of the tourism management strategy in the Antarctic. They are also the focus of study for Margaret Johnston. Dr. Johnston studies the regulation of both Arctic and Antarctic tourism by looking at the strategies that companies, governments and interest groups have in place to try to appropriately manage tourism in these pristine environments. She hopes to further this course of study at Arctowski Station on the Antarctic Peninsula. This Polish station is the site of the first tourist information kiosk in the Antarctic. Here, Dr. Johnston and Dr. Bernard Stonehouse, of the Scott Polar Research Institute, plan to carry out research on management planning and tourist behaviour during the coming tourist season. With the numbers of tourists visiting Antarctica increasing to 10,000 per year, these management strategies and their effectiveness in maintaining wilderness areas are fundamental to the preservation of this fragile ecosystem. For the group of 12 students from Lakehead, the Antarctic classroom was the learning experience of a lifetime; it was truly an experience in geography. Among the many memories they now hold are the beauty of the natural landscape, the sounds of nesting penguins and the clanging of ice against the portholes of the ship. For these Antarctic tourists, however, a more important benefit is their increased understanding and respect for the world's last untouched wilderness. Tiina Ahokas is one of several Lakehead students taking part in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. Campus Notes Congratulations to the newly-elected LUSU executive who began their one-year term on May 1, 1999: LUSU President: Brent Evans has completed the Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology program and a BEd.; LUSU Vice-President Student Issues: Greg Seiveright has completed an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation program and a BA. LUSU Vice-President Finance: Vanessa Kleinhaar is in fourth year of an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation program. Negotiations are under way with Gifu University of Education and Languages to expand their summer programs at Lakehead. Director of International Activities Dan Pakulak says that the Japanese institution wants to create a two-year program that will encompass language training related to business practise and communications. Dr. Ult Runesson, a professor in the Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment, is the recipient of an award from ESRI Canada Limited, the leading G/S software company in the world serving over 3,000 organizations in Canada with ESRI G/S software products. The award plaque was presented by Alex Miller, president of ESRI Canada Limited, at a recent Ontario users group meeting held in Thunder Bay. The award was for outstanding innovation in the field of Geographic Information Systems and was given as recognition for over a decade's worth of excellence in academic teaching, technology transfer to industry and government as well as international GIS-related activities. Congratulations to Dr. K.C. Yang and Lynn Sevean. They are recipients of the Lakehead University Forestry Class of 1999 Educator's Award, an award which recognizes excellence in teaching through the period 1995 to 1999. As well, Yang was made an honorary member of the Diploma in Integrated Forest Resources Management class. ... Lakehead University was well represented at the American College of Sports Medicine Meeting held at St. Cloud University in St. Cloud, Minnesota last March. Faculty from the School of Kinesiology included Dr. Bob Thayer, Dr. Norm LaVoie, and Dr. Ian Newhouse. Graduate student presenters were Steve Mcilwaine and Neil Purves and other graduate students in attendance were Christy Cunningham, Matt Light, Maryse Larocque and Marc Poirier. ••• Dr. S.A. Mirza, a professor of Civil Engineering, has coauthored the 482-page American Concrete Institute (AC/) Design Handbook. This fully-refereed volume published recently was prepared in accordance with the new AC/ Building Code (318-95) and is the result of five years of work by the AC/ Committee on Design Aids, of which Dr. Mirza is a full voting member and the chair of one of its subcommittees. The AC/ Design Handbook is the most widely used reference in the world for design of reinforced concrete structures. It is used by both practising engineers and engineering students and is a required textbook for reinforced concrete design courses at scores of universities internationally. Lakehead University- June, 1999 5 �----------------••·-►-i-1------------------ A Report on the Annual Graduate Students in Education Conference held on March 6, 1999 The following article by Jane Fraser was submitted to the Agora in March. Following an introduction by Dr. Fentey Scott, the acting dean of education, students in the Master's of Education program were informed and entertained by a keynote address delivered by Dr. Connie Nelson, the dean of graduate studies and research. Nelson spoke on Graduate Research at Lakehead University: Retrospect and Prospects noting that graduate studies has moved steadily from an "add on" to a significant component of our University's program offerings. Focusing on graduate studies in education. Nelson stressed the importance of faculty and students building a strong, healthy research culture, and noted that other degree programs benefit from this development. With the aid of selected cartoons, she explored a number of issues graduate students face in establishing themselves as part of this milieu. Program highlights included Research Using the Internet, demonstrated by Arlene Glavish, library assistant, Education Library, and Writing Proposals for Research Funding, presented by Lynn Gollat, graduate studies assistant. Both informative workshops were well received by the participants. Graduate students experienced modelling of thesis and project journeys in two panels with graduates who returned to share their research . Michelle Symanyk-Mace reported on her thesis entitled Adoption of a co-operative learning teaching strategy in a Bachelor of Nursing course. On the same panel, Richard Turcotte, described his proj ect journey in the Development and implementation of a student code of behaviour for a secondary school. The question and answer part of the panel allowed the presenters and participants to discuss the transition of moving from being knowledge consumers to becoming knowledge generators. Above {l-r): Teresina Lombardo-Tassone, Barbara Morrison, Richard Turcotte, Jane Fraser (conference co-coordinator), and Michelle Symanyk-Mace. Lakehead University - June, 1999 6 Evelyn Gillson and Virginia Stead share recollections of graduate research. In the afternoon panel, Virginia Stead represented her thesis journey with School Council implementation: Women principals' experiences with a policy of improving school leadership. The project journey described by Evelyn Gillson, focused on The effectiveness of the team problem solving and decision making approach. Each of the panellists noted the need to concentrate on the precision of research report writing, and the value of following through on the expert advice provided by faculty on their supervisory committees. When asked about the experience of sharing their research journeys, all panellists agreed that it was a worthwhile endeavour. They encouraged the graduate students that although the research journey is demanding and time intensive, there is a great sense of accomplishment when one graduates. The conference was organized for the graduate students in education by Kristin Main representing the 1998 - 99 MEd Class and Jane Fraser, representing the 1999 - 2000 MEd Class. They were assisted by Dr. Rod McLeod, acting chair, graduate studies in education. �-.siiM•■ •z-1---------------- Dr. Gerd Schroeter Memorial Bursary The Dr. Gerd Schroeter Memorial Bursary has been named by the Department of Sociology in honour of their colleague, Dr. Gerd Schroeter, who passed away unexpectedly in February. Staff Appointments During the months of March, April, May and June employment notices were issued by Human Resources announcing the following appointments: The Alumni Association of Lakehead University elected a new slate of officers to the Board of Directors at their Carlos Faria Annual General Meeting Charlene Livingstone in June Shawna Hickey Secondary School Liaison Officers President: Registrar's Office David Heald Joanna Aegard (Griffith) Vice-President: Administrative Assistant Barb Eccles NECAH Treasurer: Bob Main Mark Tilbury Interim Women's Varsity Basketball Coach John Ongaro Coordinator of Community & Professional Development Health Sciences North Trevor Digby Security Communications Officer Alison Graver Senior DNA Analyst Anthropology Department (Paleo-DNA Laboratory) Christopher Miller Mechanic Campus Development Dr. Mary Louise Hill Vice-President (Academic) Tom Warden Athletic Director Secretary: Virginia Stead Immediate Past-President: John Friday During his career at Lakehead, Gerd displayed commitment to ensuring access to education for financially burdened students; he was an active member of the undergraduate scholarships and bursaries committee. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the bursary fund can send their contribution to: The Dr. Gerd Schroeter Memorial Bursary Fund c/o The Development Office Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON PlB 5E1 Cheques or money orders should be made payable to Lakehead University. All donations are tax deductible. For further information, contact Pam Wakewich, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology/Women's Studies at 343-8353. Directors Ben Kaminski Greg Beckford Janice Kalyta Tiffany Meady Terry Robinson Gil Vanson Mark Piovesana Lakehead's former athletics coordinator and coach of the women's basketball team is leaving Lakehead after 18 years. Jennifer Eccles You are invited to a Board of Governors Rep: Farewell Reception and Roast Bill Bartley Thursday, August 12, 1999 LUSU President: at the Victoria Inn at 7 p.m. Brent Evans Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Switchboard, Athletics, Health Services, the Counselling and Career Centre, and the Financial Aid Office Brian Holm Gary Funk Athletics Lakehead University- June, 1999 7 �------------------••·-►-i-1----------------- Laser Technology links Lakehead with Cancer Centre Researchers at Lakehead are working in conjunction with the Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre to investigate the possibilities for treatment of cancer using state-of-the-art laser technology. Additionally, the laser light may be effective as a treatment modality. Coupled with an existing treatment, known as photodynamic therapy, deeper seated tissues may be more accurately targeted and treated using the laser. A new Millennia "pump" laser (multi-photon laser excitation imaging system) has been purchased by the Northern Cancer Research Foundation (NCRF) to support the investigation. The new venture will strengthen the existing close relationship between the University and the Regional Cancer Centre. "This level of collaboration between the two Physics departments is really a first," says Dr. Werden Keeler. "As a result of this initial project, we can now move forward with the implementation of serval other high technology collaborations of this nature." The ultimate goal of the study is to find new diagnostic and treatment breakthroughs. "Using a high intensity laser, very short pulses of extremely concentrated laser light can be produced," says Dr. Peter McGhee, director of medical physics at the Cancer Centre. "These pulses hold significant prospects for the development of new methods for identifying and treating cancerous tissues. By exposing tissue samples to these laser pulses, specific cancer cells may be identified as being present. This may support the development of new diagnostic procedures." Several cancer specialists working at the Cancer Centre hold faculty appointments at the University and teach both undergraduate and graduate curricula. Additionally, the Supportive Care department at the Cancer Centre holds a close affiliation with the departments of Psychology and Social Work. Back Row {l-r) Dr. Peter McGhee is director of medical physics of the Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. Standing beside him is Brian McKinnon, president of the Northern Cancer Research Foundation. Both men were on campus in early May to announce a new collaborative research venture involving Dr. Christine Gottardo (centre), a professor in the Department of Chemistry, and Dr. Werden Keeler (right), a professor in the Department of Physics. Dr. Margaret Hawton, chair of the Department of Physics, is also part of the team. Photo: Peter Puna Lakehead University- June, 1999 8 �--- - - - - ------- --,-z•••••zMeasuring Graduation, Employment and OSAP Default Rates at Lakehead 97. 1 per cent of Lakehead graduates have jobs two years after graduation University graduates are doing exceptionally well in today's job market according to the results of a recent survey conducted by Ontario universities. Lakehead University's performance indicators compare favourably when measured against the Ontario university average. "Lakehead has demonstrated that it doesn't need to take a back seat to any of the Ontario universities when it comes to employment opportunities for our grads. Lakehead is above the provincial average in placement rates after two years, has a lower OSAP default rate than the provincial average and a graduation rate only marginally below the provincial average. This indicates that Lakehead attracts good students and positions them well in the competitive job marketplace," says Dr. Fred Gilbert, president of Lakehead University. To determine employment rates of recent graduates, Ontario universities conducted a survey of all 1996 graduates of undergraduate degree programs. The survey was conducted TWO YEARS AF.ER G R ADUATION 97.1 % O NTARIO SYSTEM 96.7% ...•---------------., I ~-~-- GRADUATION RATE 19 90 I 1!:NTl!:RINl!I CCHCRT LAK E H EAD 70 .2% ONT A R IO SYS T E M 70.8% 97.1 per cent two years after graduation. This compares well against the provincial average rates of 90.8 per cent and 96.7 per cent. EMPLOYMENT RATE 1996 GRADUATES LAKEHEAD last winter through mailed surveys and follow-up telephone contact. Over 25,000 surveys were completed, which represents 54 per cent of the Class of 1996. Graduates were asked about their employment situation six months and two years after graduation. Lakehead University's employment rates for 1996 graduates were found to be 87.0 per cent six months after graduation and ' Graduation rates were calculated by selecting all full -time Year One undergraduate students from Fall 1990 who were seeking either a Bachelor's or First Professional Degree and determining whether or not they graduated within seven years. The subset was matched against the records for students who received a degree from the same institution during the period 1991 -97. The graduation rate for Lakehead University is 70.2 per cent Lakehead University- June, 1999 9 and the rate for all programs at Ontario universities is only marginally higher at 70.8 per cent. The 1998 OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) default rate was also measured. The 1998 default rates reflect the repayment status of both undergraduate and graduate students who received Ontario Student Loans in the 1995-96 academic year and did not receive an Ontario Student Loan in 1996-97, and who subsequently defaulted on their repayment obligations approximately two years after graduation. Lakehead University's 1998 default rate for all programs is 11.5 per cent, slightly lower than 12.3 per cent for all programs at Ontario universities, which is an indication that Lakehead graduates have the ability to pay back their loans because of their employment status. For further information about graduation, employment and OSAP loan default rates please refer to Lakehead University's website at www.lakeheadu.ca/-analysisl indicators.html. - OSAP LOAN DEFAULT RATE 1998 L A KEHEAO 1 l .!!>% oNTARI D SYSTEM 1 2.3% I �- ------------- - - ; • • • - • ; - - - - - - - - - - -- - -- Photodegradation of Polymers," $23,100, Renewal (2-3) NSERC Awards for 1999-2000 Department of Civil Engineering Dr. S.M. Easa, "3-D Highway Geometric Design Consistency," $28,875, Renewal (2-4) Dr. D.K. Eigenbrod, "Shaft Resistance of Piles in Sand During Loading in Tension and Compression," $14,700, New {1-4) The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council {NSERC) recently announced the results of their annual research grants competition. Shortly after, they announced a 5 per cent increase for all new and existing research grants. Dr. S.A. Mirza, "Strength and Stiffness of Slender Composite Steel-Concrete Beam-Columns;· $19,520, Renewal (2-4) Department of Computer Science Dr. X. Li, "An Abstract Machine for High Performance Logic Programming," $16,170, Renewal (3-4) Total NSERC funding to Lakehead University continues to show an increase. During the 1998-99 research and equipment grants competition, $832,544 worth of grants were received by researchers at Lakehead University. For this past competition, the total was $880,971. This represents an increase of $48,427, or 5.8 per cent. Department of Electrical Engineering Dr. X. Chen, "Robust and Optimal Control of Nonlinear Systems with Bifurcations," $21 ,000, New (1-4) Dr. K. Natarajan, "Model Reference Adaptive Control in the Frequency Domain," $23,310, New (1-4) Currently, there are 35 NSERC holders at Lakehead. This figure represents 35 per cent of the total NSERC eligible faculty at Lakehead. Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment The following is a list of all NSERC recipients at Lakehead University who were successful in the 1999-2000 research and equipment grants competition. Dr. Q.L. Dang, "Interacting Effects of Soil Conditions on Ecophysiological Traits and their Responses to Changing Aboveground Environment in Boreal Tree Species," $34,073, Renewal (2-4) Department of Biology Dr. W.H. Parker, "Development of a GIS Methodology to Determine Breeding Zones for Second Generation Tree Programs," $19,635, Renewal {2-4) Dr. S.J. Hecnar, "Species Richness and Spatial Dynamics in Amphibians,"$15,750, New (1-4) Department of Geology Dr. M.W. Lankester, "Parasite and Diseases of Northern Animals," $23,100, Renewal (4-4) Dr. G.J. Borradaile, "Rock Magnetism," $69,993, Renewal (5-5) Dr. P.W. Fralick, "Paleogeographic Reconstruction of Mesoarchean Terrains in Western Superior Province," $17,556, Renewal (3-4) Dr. A.U. Mallik, "Retrogressive Succession and Biodiversity in Nutrient Poor Cool - Temperature Forests After Disturbance," $11 ,550, Renewal (4-4) Dr. R.H. Mitchell, "Petrology of Kimberlites and Alkaline Rocks," $86,625, Renewal (4-6) Dr. D.W. Morris, 'The Evolution and Importance of Habitat Selection," $47,355, Renewal {3-4) Department of Mathematical Sciences Dr. D.W. Morris, "Field Research Vehicle;· $34,288, New (1-1) Dr. C.T. Hoang, "Graph Colouring and Visibility Graphs;• $14,700, New (1-4) Department of Chemical Engineering Dr. L.J. Garred, "Mathematical Modelling Studies in Renal Failure Patients," $17,903, Renewal (3-4) Dr. W. Huang, "Job Scheduling Problems in Modern Manufacturing Systems and Management Science;' $9,702, New (1-4) Dr. A. Gilbert, "Optimizing Control of Kraft Mill Processes," $21 ,945, Renewal (2-4) Dr. T. Miao, "Amenability of Locally Compact Groups and Geometric Properties of Ap {G)," $ 13,650, New (1-4) Dr. I. Nirdosh, "Solid-Liquid Mass Transfer Applications," $23,909, Renewal {2-5) Department of Mechanical Engineering Dr. V.R. Puttagunta, "Viscosity Prediction and Radiation Assisted Upgrading of Heavy Oils," $22,638, Renewal (4-4) Dr. K. Liu, "Identification of Linear Time-Varying Systems: Dynamic Behaviour, Algorithms and Applications;' $16,170, Renewal (3-4) Department of Chemistry Dr. S.D. Kinrade, "Aqueous Chemistry of Silicon," $38,115, Renewal (2-4) Dr. K. Liu, "Experimental Facility for Identification and Control of Linear Time-Varying Systems," $22,396, New (1-1) Dr. N.A. Weir, "Studies of Photochemistry and Dr. M. Liu, 'Transformation Matrices for Finite Element Lakehead University - June, 1999 10 �-VCM••¥Z . . . Indemnification Policy approved by Board of Governors Analysis of Plates and Shells with Structural Discontinuities," $13,737, Renewal (2-4) Dr. G.F. Naterer, "Binary Constituent Solid-Liquid Phase Transition in Materials Processing;' $16,170, Renewal (3-4) Dr. H.T. Saliba, ''Theoretical and Experimental Stability and Vibration Analysis of Plates and Structures," $18,480, Renewal (3-4) Department of Physics Dr. M.M. Dignam, "Coherence in Semiconductor Nanostructures/Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers and Lasers," $26,565, Renewal (3-4) Dr. M.C. Gallagher, "Heteroepitaxy of Ultrathin Films of Metals and Metal Oxides," $28,875, Renewal (3-4) Dr. M.H. Hawton, "Photon-Matter Interactions/Physics of Absorbed Water," $15,015, Renewal (4-4) Dr. W. J. Keeler, "Optical Investigations of Semiconductors and Bio-Samples," $10,973, Renewal (2-2) Dr. V.V. Paranjape, "Research in Solid State Physics," $9,240, Renewal (4-4) Dr. W.M. Sears, ''The Electrical Properties of the Surface-Gas Interface of Wide Band Gap Semiconductors," $13,398, Renewal (3-4) Department of Psychology At their meeting on June 17, 1999, the Board of Governors approved an amended version of Lakehead University's policy on Indemnification. The policy can be found on the Lakehead University website: www. lakeheadu.ca (Click on "University Secretariat" then "Policies"). The following text, taken from the policy, explains its rationale: "There is an increasing occurrence of legal claims and actions against organizations and their employees, with significant costs of defending against such claims and actions. This has given rise to Lakehead University establishing a policy to assist its employees in understanding the extent of the University's indemnification for legal costs incurred by its employees as a result of claims and actions brought against the University and/ or its employees, and arising out of employees'lemployment duties." Student Viewbook is Best in Canada Dr. C.A.G. Hayman, "Episodic Memory as a Source of Cognitive Binding," $20,790, Renewal (3-4) Four More CF/ Projects Funded In June, Lakehead was informed that four more projects had received funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation program, bringing the total number of awards to 14. "A remarkable achievement for a University the size of Lakehead," says Dr. Connie Nelson who was dean of graduate studies and research at the time the proposals were submitted. "Over the next few years, Lakehead will see an infusion of more than $4.33 million to upgrade and enhance its research infrastructure." The four projects are: Dr. Jeffrey Banks: 1. New Polymers for the Pulp and Paper Industry: Retention Aids as Carriers for Photoyellowing Inhibitors 2. High Intensity Photochemistry of Organic Molecules in Solution Lakehead University's student recruitment viewbook earned a gold standing in the Prix D'Excellence' 99, the annual awards program of the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education which recognizes outstanding achievements in alumni affairs, public affairs, development, student recruitment and overall institutional advancement. Congratulations to Registrar Pentti Paularinne, Assistant Registrar Sarena Knapik and all the other staff in the Office of the Registrar who were involved in the production. See You in September Dr. Qing-Lai Dang: Lakehead Forest Ecology Research Complex The next issue of the Agora will appear in September. Dr. Scott Hamilton: Geospatial Analysis Research Centre Dr. Peter Lee: Bioremediation of Boreal Forest Resource-based Deadline for Submissions: September 1, 1999 Industrial Sites Lakehead University-- June, 1999 11 �--·•••;■;----1---------------Second World Congress on Allelopathy: Critical Analysis & Future Prospects August 9-13, 1999 Lakehead University 16th Annual Alumni Association Open Do plants communicate? Ask that question of any one of the 200 international delegates coming to Lakehead in August to attend the Second World Congress on Allelopathy and you will get some interesting answers. Allelopathy can be defined as chemical interactions among plants and microorganisms through the release of chemical compounds into the environment. Friday, August 27, 1999 1 p.m. shotgun start Strathcona Golf Course Barbecue Dinner at Lakehead University Faculty Lounge $55 per person $220 per team All participants to be at the Golf Course by 12: 30 p.m. Sponsored by Financial Concept Group Contest Winner The field has received growing attention from botanists, weed scientists, ecologists, physiologists, agronomists, soil scientists, natural product chemists, plant breeders and microbiologists. Dr. Azim Mallik, a professor in the Department of Biology, is the chair of the conference organizing committee. Interest in Allelopathy is growing, he says, because more people are looking for biological ways to control plant growth, such as crop rotation, instead of chemical ways such as herbicides. For more information check the Congress Website: http://www.Lakeheadu.ca/~allelo99/ or contact Azim Mallik at 343-8927. RNDON Reunion Alumni Association president David Heald presents Microcomputer Services Supervisor Carol Otte with a gift certificate to the White Fox Inn courtesy of the Alumni Association's group life insurer, Campbell & Company Insurance Consultants. Carol Otte was the lucky winner of an alumni insurance contest held in the spring for faculty and staff. For more information on this group home and auto insurance program, or for a quote, contact Campbell & Company at 1-888-918-5056. Honorary Degrees Call for Nominations The Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees invites all members of the University community to submit nominations for honorary degree(s) to be awarded at the Convocation in May 2000. Please provide as complete information as possible about the person being nominated plus a brief rationale for the nomination. All nominations will be considered by the Committee which will then make its recommendations to Senate. Please send the nominations to Mrs. L. Phillips, Secretary, Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees, c/o President's Office. Please note that the nominations must be received on or _before September 7, 1999 to be placed on the agenda for the September 1999 meeting of the Committee. July 30 - August 2, 1999 For information contact: CD Trojan Devel. & Alumni Affairs Norma Jean Newbold, Residence Life Coordinator (807) 343-8622 Fax: (807) 343-8521 E-mail:newbold@gale.lakeheadu.ca Lakehead University- June, 1999 12 � 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.16 No.6 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains articles on Tom Warden being appointed Athletic Director, a trip that 12 LU students took to the Antarctic Peninsula, and a report on the Annual Graduate Students in Education Conference. 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 1999-07 Agora Agora Magazine Educational Studies Geography https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/83245b16d7dd9a5e4aef9c7a17c1d767.pdf e2e3558e9c32cef84fbab4798c2dd81f PDF Text Text Lakehead UNIVERSITY A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY The Changing Face of Lakehead New landscaping, services and activities mark the beginning of the 1999-2000 academic year A Pow-Wow featuring guest speakers, Aboriginal drummers, dancers, and singers was part of this year's Orientation Week activities Landscaping improvments have added seating areas along the main campus walkway '-"-'== = ======="---'=-' Lakehead students can surf the World Wide Web 24-hours-a-day at the Internet Cafe in the Agora S EPTEMBER 1999 �-------------------1--;W■•■;■i-~--------------- Agora September 1999 Vol. 16, No. 7 From the President's Desk THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert ISSN 0828-5225 The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:franees.harding@lakeheadu.ca Deadline for submissions for the next issue is October 1, 1999. Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications Officer: Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant: Jennifer Willianen Photography: Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Lakehead University Print Shop Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Agora, Office of Communications Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P78 5E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 1497073 www.lakeheadu.ca Lakehead UNIVERSITY I would like to welcome the new and returning students and new faculty and staff to campus. enhancement fee. We expect this initiative will continue for the next few years. For those students returning to Lakehead, some changes will be readily apparent. We have used part of the Facilities Renewal Fund to provide new walkways and a landscaped area outside the Braun Building. The deteriorating walkways were becoming a safety issue, and the landscaping is designed to improve the central focus area of campus. It should provide a pleasant space for gathering and present a positive image to visitors. Also, there have been substantial upgrades to the computing facilities. New or upgraded services are now available in the Chancellor Paterson Library, the C. J. Sanders Fieldhouse, and the Bora Laskin Building. Additionally, an Internet Cafe environment has been created in the Agora and the Bora Laskin Building whereby students can relax while surfing the net or e-mailing their family and friends. These facilities should help alleviate the long waits currently experienced in attempting to gain access to a computer work station. Furthermore, a number of upgraded new teaching labs will be evident, including those in Engineering, Computer Science, and Business Administration. am very pleased with the progress we have made in upgrading Lakehead's technological environment with much of the progress attributable to student support through the new technology As we move into the implementation phase of the Strategic Plan, I encourage faculty, staff and students to participate in the discussions and track the progress around each objective. A Strategic Plan Monitoring Group will assess progress each semester and report to the university community its findings. Lakehead University- September, 1999 2, I would like to commend Campus Development and, specifically, the Housekeeping and Grounds' Staff for the much-improved condition of the buildings and grounds. We can all take pride in the appearance of the campus. There will be additional cigarette butt disposal units provided, and I encourage all smokers to use these receptacles or other suitable waste containers to dispose of their butts. I attended the Oxford Round Table on Educational Policy for a week in August and- had the chance to interact with other university presidents from Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Ghana, South Africa, Poland, Germany and Estonia. While we share many concerns regarding funding and the future directions of higher education, it was apparent that each institution faced its own unique challenges. Nonetheless, there were important object lessons from the experiences at continued on page 3 �President continued from page 2 other universities that will have value and potential application at Lakehead, so the exercise was very useful. Two of these are the foundation program for black Africans at Rhodes University in South Africa and the communications' process used by the President of Oregon State University. I believe that our Native Access Programs and the usefulness of Lakehead's web site as a communication tool could profit from. these experiences elsewhere. In addition, the Round Table was a valuable networking forum for us all. I would also like to express my thanks for the effort and contribution so many people have made to this year's orientation and registration process. While I have high expectations for the development of an improved registration system that makes better use of technology and requires less time for students to spend in lines, this in no way diminishes from the hard work and dedicated effort put forth by all the staff involved in registration. If we are to fulfill the objectives of a student-centred learning environment though, progress must be made in implementing electronic registration and ensuring that we are a user-friendly organization. While students and parents have commented to me how friendly and helpful people at Lakehead have been, I also have had negative comments about our "customer" service. Staff and volunteers, many of them students, are to be congratulated for their efforts that have resulted in the positive sentiments but we must work harder to ensure these are the only type of responses we hear. Well, it is the beginning of a new academic year, orientation is over, and classes have begun. I trust that it will be a good year for all. Campus News Dignam and Hecnar receive Premier's Research Excellence Awards Two Lakehead University faculty have been awarded funding under the Premier's Research Excellence Awards (PREA) intended to help researchers attract and retain talented graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and research associates. Dr. Marc Dignam (Physics) was awarded $95,000 to undertake theoretical investigations in semiconductor nanostructures. Dignam is an outstanding computational physicist in addition to being an excellent analytical theorist. His research will add basic knowledge to the field of semiconductor and optical physics and will further our understanding of the dynamical response of semiconductors to light. Dr. Stephen Hecnar (Biology) was awarded $100,000 to undertake research on amphibian populations in northern and southern Ontario that will provide valuable insights into biodiversity while strengthening Lakehead's emerging focus in conservation biology. "Dr. Dignam and Dr. Hecnar's success in the PREA competition is a testament to their outstanding research accomplishments and we congratulate them on their achievements. The fact that Lakehead University was awarded two Premier's Awards speaks to the quality of our research programs and the training being provided at the graduate level," says Dr. Mark Howe, dean of graduate studies and research. Lakehead University will be contributing a total of $97,500 towards the two awards. Di Matteo and O'Connor awarded SSHRC Research Grants The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) recently announced awards for two Lakehead University faculty members. Dr. Livio Di Matteo (Economics) is to receive $48,506 over three years for his project entitled: "Late 19th and Early 20th Century Wealth and Economic Development in Ontario." Dr. Brian P. O'Connor (Psychology) will receive $36,850 over three years for his research project entitled: "Interpersonal Rigidity, Hostility and Complementarity: Associations With Psychopathy, Relationship Quality and Attachment History." Dr. Di Matteo and Dr. O'Connor are to be commended," says Dr. Mark Howe, dean of graduate studies and research. "Obtaining SSH RC funds is a significant attainment given the highly challenging nature of SSHRC's national competition; SSHRC's success rate in the 1999-2000 competition was 42.8 per cent." Grad Student wins Whittaker Award Carl D. Goodwin, a master's student in kinesiology and a technician in the Department of Chemical Engineering, received the Whittaker Award for Biomedical Engineering students consisting of $450 (US), membership in the American Society of Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO) valued at $500 (US), and a reduced ASAIO conference fee valued at $350 (US). Goodwin attended the ASAIO conference June 2-7, 1999 in San Diego, where he and his thesis advisor, Dr. Laurie Garred, presented two papers resulting from the data collection for his master's thesis: "Dialysis Adequacy Assessment Based on Conductivity Measurement of Spent Dialasysate" and "Vascular Refilling During Hemodialysis: Determination By Blood Volume Monitoring." Lakehead University- September, 1999 3 �Superior Science Herbicide Training in exchange for a new Computer by Heather Roy. Co-director Superior Science The Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment is pleased to recognize a recent collaboration with Bro/and Enterprises which resulted in the addition of a Pentium computer to the Forestry student microcomputer room. Unusual sounds filled the halls of Lakehead University during two weeks in August. Children in blue T-shirts and instructors in yellow were seen on campus, and the sounds of their laughter and excitement prompted the curiosity of staff and students. "This camp makes science fun!" exclaims a child as she bounces out of the Braun Building with green slime oozing through her fingers. This young girl, along with 67 youngsters ages 8 to 13, experienced Superior Science. 1 Superior Science is a program allowing children to explore science, engineering and technology at Lakehead University. "The goal is to stimulate children's interest in the fields of science, engineering and technology through hands-on activities," says Karen Kleihauer, director of Superior Science. 'We give children an opportunity to build and test their own projects, participate in interactive tours, and perform dazzling scientific experiments." The children this summer experimented with simple household products to make baking soda rockets and slime for chemistry activities. Concepts of biology were introduced with a crayfish dissection, followed by a trip to the McIntyre River to look for live aquatic specimens. Aspects of engineering were explored through interactive tours and hands-on design and construction projects. Some of the favorite engineering projects were balloon-powered race cars and bridge building. Computer time and building speakers were special technology activities. "My favorite Superior Science activity was our inventions," explains a camper on his last day of camp. "Also I enjoyed making slime and balloon racers ... Oh yeah, and taking apart the crayfish. My least favorite activity was nothing because they were all fun and interesting." The boy smiles and waves good-bye to his instructors. "We are hoping to offer this program again next summer -- for seven weeks, rather than two," says Kleihauer when asked about the future of Superior Science. "We would like to run programs for children entering grades 5 and 6, and another program for children entering grades 7 and 8. This would increase enrolment to 308 children. This year we enrolled 68 youngsters and we had a waiting list of children wanting to get into the program:• Superior Science would also like to run workshops at Thunder Bay and area elementary schools in the Spring of 2000. "The purpose of the workshops," says Kleihauer as she picks up a LEGO bridge built by a camper, "would be to incorp~rate the new science and technology curriculum with hands-on activities." If you would like to find out more about Superior Science, please call 343-8201 and leave a message. Lakehead University- September, 1999 4 Earlier in the spring, Bro/and was seeking qualified expertise to deliver a course in herbicide application for their existing and potential employees. Since the introduction of a new licensing system by the Ministry of the Environment, several agencies in southern Ontario have begun to offer such courses -- for a substantial fee. Nancy Luckai, assistant professor, introduced Renee Johnstone, Bro/and vice-president, to Lynne Sevean, a senior technologist with the Faculty. Sevean has provided herbicide training to Lakehead students for many years as part of his extracurricular, volunteer activities. It was agreed that in exchange for delivering a course, a computer would be donated for the use of forestry students. In this case, the networking and c9operation benefited all parties. An excellent microcomputer lab was expanded by one up-to-date unit. All the students who took the course passed the provincial exams and a local employer learned that Lakehead houses expertise which rivals that of our colleagues to the south! -- Nancy Luckai �-----------------.sZ11•■ •z- Second World Congress on Allelopathy Critical Analysis & Future Prospects by Stacie VanEve,y The Second World Congress on Allelopathy was held at Lakehead University August 8-13, 1999 and was attended by over 200 people representing 34 countries. This prestigious gathering represented scientists from abroad working on various aspects of allelopathy. Allelopathy concerns the chemical interactions among plants through the release of organic chemicals into the environment. This little-known field of ecology is making significant progress in solving many environmental problems of our society. According to Dr. Azim Mallik, a professor in the Department of Biology and chair of the Second World Congress, the purpose of the gathering was to provide a forum to discuss recent progress on allelopathy from an ecosystem perspective. "The allelochemicals released from plants affect other plants as well as the soil environment, so it is essential to approach allelopathy from an ecological perspective," he says. This field has captured the attention of many scientists, and during the final day of the Congress, a crossfire discussion allowed a panel of experts to address controversial issues in allelopathy. One of the main issues discussed was the need to establish a clearer definition of allelopathy as well as to highlight the success stories in allelopathic research. Currently the most talked about and well-funded project in allelopathy is one that aims to develop allelopathic rice. Several Asiatic rice varieties are found to have natural allelopathic properties that protect them from weed interference. The gene responsible for this weedsuppressing effect has already been identified. The graduate student involved in this research, L. Bach Jensen, presented her talk at the Lakehead Congress and was awarded the Rice Award (named after Dr. E.L. Rice, one of the most influential researchers in the field of allelopathy) for "best student presentation." Allelopathy can help solve some of the many environmental problems of our time by producing environmentally safe biological control agents, which may reduce herbicide and pesticide use in agriculture and forestry. One participant from the United States, Roselee Harmon, said she felt that the conference was a good time to do collaborative work. Another, Dr. Udo Blum, professor of botany at North Carolina State University, was one of the many participants to write to Azim Mallik after the conference to compliment him on the success of the Lakehead Congress. In his e-mail he said: "Great weather, excellent food, a fine facility ... excellent opportunities for exchanging ideas about allelopathy and natural products.... " Lakehead University- September, 1999 5 In addition to five days of intense discussion and presentations, participants were also treated to a field trip to discuss the impact of forest fire and harvesting on competition and allelopathy in the Boreal Forest. This was followed by a tour and dinner at Old Fort William. Mallik, who is also president-elect of the International Allelopathy Society, says that historically, allelopathy has been playing a major role in sustainable agriculture in· the developing counties through crop rotation, cover plant cropping and mulching. Biochemical research in allelopathy has already resulted in the production and marketing of environmentally safe biological herbicides in Japan , New Zealand and the USA. According to Mallik, new brea~hroughs in biochemical and ecological genetics of allelopathy will play a significant role in shaping our agricultural and forestry practices in the 21st century. The next congress of allelopathy will be ~eld in Japan in 2002. Stacie VanEvery is one of several students participating in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. �____________________j_;w-;,■■+----------------CENTRE FOR HFALTH CARE ETHICS by Louisa Pedri, Office Manager Lakehead University is pleased to announce the establishment of a Centre for Health Care Ethics now operating from an office in the Avila Centre. The mission of the Centre is to enhance the ethical quality of health care within the Thunder Bay region and society in general by creating a forum for dialogue and collaborative action on ethical issues in the delivery of health care. Lakehead vs University ofMinnesota Duluth The establishment of the Centre for Health Care Ethics was the result of a year's work by a small team of dedicated volunteers who were engaged in the workings of the Thunder Bay Bioethics Interest Group, an organization started in March 1996 by Dr. Jaro Kotalik. by Denise Bruley, Communications Officer The Centre is hoping to create a regional program in health care ethics that will include education, consultation and research. A Minnesota fan called it "a very Canadian conclusion" alluding to the diplomatic result of the hockey game between Lakehead University and UMD held on Saturday, August 28, In the fulfilment of its educational mandate, the Centre for Health Care Ethics will be presenting a monthly forum of speakers which could take the form of debates, workshops or roundtables presented to a variety of audiences. 1999. "We had to be gracious guests in Minnesota," said Dr. Fred Gilbert, Lakehead University president. Although the first Lakehead goal was scored by Dr. Margaret Johnston, Lakehead's new director of the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism, UMD came back quickly and The Centre will strive to meet the needs of four major groups: postsecondary students and university faculty and staff, regional health care institutions and their professionals, community health organizations and interest groups, and the community-at-large of Northwestern Ontario. made the score 3 to 1. Lakehead played well, fighting back and making it 4 to 3 in their favour. In the end however, UMD managed to tie the game. After much debate over whether a five-minute overtime period would be played, it was decided that instead there would be a rematch in late September in Thunder Bay. Individual and institutional membership in the Centre is open to those who through their personal philosophy or career orientation agree with the mission statement and can support and promote the goals of the Centre for Health Care Ethics. "It was a heck of a hockey game," said Dr. Gilbert, "but we won't be so gracious on our own turf." The Lakehead Team included: If you are interested in becoming a member or simply knowing more about the Centre, contact its director, Dr. J. Kotalik, by E-mail at (chce@lakeheadu.ca) or call the office (Room 123B at the Avila Centre) at phone/fax 343- Goal: Wes Thom Defense: 8126. Bruce Muirhead, Chris Southcott, Mission Bill Monte/pare, Len Meyer To enhance the ethical quality of health care within the Thunder Bay Region and society in general by creating a forum for dialogue and collaborative action on ethical issues in the delivery of health care Forward: Tom Warden, Fred Gilbert, Doug Thom, Peter Viitala, Rob Zuback, Margaret Johnston, Donna Newhouse, Ian Newhouse, Walter Epp Lakehead University- September, 1999 6 �-.z•••••z----------------- What's Happening in the Library • • • A NEW LIBRARY WEB PAGE 2. Course-Specific Library Instruction 4. Finding Statistics Using CANSIM http://www.lakeheadu.ca/-librwww/ home.html This type of session can be arranged as requested by a faculty member and will be individually designed for the specific needs of his or her students. A session can be scheduled in or out of class time, in the library or in the classroom. A session may include any of the following aspects of library research: topic selection and search strategy development, database selection and use, journal vs magazine use, primary vs secondary source selection, finding, evaluating and citing print and/or Internet sources. To make arrangements for this type of course specific session, call extension 8211. Learn to use CANSIM, Statistics Canada's computerized database and information retrieval service containing very valuable statistical information in time series. Pre-registration is necessary and limited to 30. 3. Library Instruction for Faculty Pre-registration is necessary and limited to 30. Check out the Library's new web page! Connect to this page by typing in the URL as above or click on LIBRARY from the Lakehead University main page. From this new page you can access many library resources such as electronic indexes, electronic journals, and Internet subject guides for subjects taught at Lakehead University. FALL 1999 LIBRARY ORIENTATION AND INSTRUCTION LINEUP Take advantage of The Chancellor Paterson Library's Orientation and Instruction Program for your fall classes. The Library is once again offering a wide variety of library instruction sessions for students and faculty. These sessions are designed to acquaint students and faculty with the services and resources of the library and to assist in the development of research skills. These sessions are outlined below: 1. Library Orientation Program for Students During the months of September and October the Library offers a series of pre-scheduled tours and sessions for students who want to learn more about the library and its resources. A brochure which outlines these sessions is available at the Library's Circulation and Reference Desks. Information on dates and times are also available on the Library's Web Page at http:// www.lakeheadu.ca/-librwww/ libtour.html . These sessions are general in nature. Students must preregister in person at the Reference Desk. At any time during the year you can arrange for one-to-one instruction of a specific source or sources, or a "refresher" tour of the Library. To make arrangements for a library tour call extension 8211. Monday, October 25 at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 27 at 11 a.m. 5. Learn to Use the 1996 Census: During this SO-minute session you will learn to find statistics on Canadian cities and towns gathered during the 1996 Census. Both CD-ROM and Internet methods of access will be highlighted. Monday, October 18 at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 20 at 11:00 a.m. Watch for announcements of upcoming sessions on other electronic sources! Dr. Bruce Muirhead (History) has written Against The Odds •· The Public Life and Times of Louis Rasminsky, the story of the governor of the Bank of Canada from 1961 to 1973 who was one of only two Jewish senior civil servants in Canada when he was appointed. This authorized biography of Rasminsky's professional life will enlighten anyone interested in the formation of Canadian economic and monetary policy after World War II. It is the tale of an extraordinary figure in Canadian history. Against The Odds is published by University of Toronto Press and copies are available at the Lakehead University Alumni Bookstore. •- Denise Bruley Lakehead University- September, 1999 7 �Did You Know? Welcome Back! •• Prettie Residence is named after the late Robert J. Prettie, a former chancellor of Lakehead University. Prettie was a member of the Board of Governors who chaired the University's first Building Fund drive and served as chair of the Board of Governors from 1971-73. The Prettie Residence was established in 1962 and was commonly referred to as the "Women's Residence." It became co-ed in 1966. During the summer Lakehead hosted a reunion for residence assistants and dons. More than 40 people turned out for the August long weekend to enjoy dinners, campus tours and trips to Old Fort William, Terry Fox Monument and Kakabeka Falls. •• In the 1980s, Residence consisted of 10 houses in the Bartley complex and two houses in the Prettie complex. The Bartley Residence is named after the late Dr. M. W. Bartley, who served as Principal of Lakehead Technical Institute from 1948-52 and was Chair of the Lakehead University Board of Governors from 1965-69. Videos taken during the weekend are available at a cost of $20. To order your copy contact Norma Jean Newbold, Residence Life Coordinator, at (807) 343-8622. •• Between 1988-1995, the final three phases of town house style residences were completed, housing some 414 Lakehead students in addition to providing 16 beds for Health Sciences North. •· In 1994, Lakehead acquired the Avila Centre from the Sisters of St. Joseph, which provided accommodation to 77 upper-level female students. •• Today Lakehead can accommodate approximately 1100 students in Residence. The cost of sharing a double room is $5,071 with a full meal plan. •• Residence activities are coordinated by a staff of nine including Department Manager David Hare, Residence Life Co-ordinator Norma Jean Newbold, Secretary Residence Administration Margaret Starcok, Residence Accounts/Admissions, Shirley Richter, Residence Admissions/Accounts Vicki Cano, Conference Services Coordinator Karen Caljouw, Facilities Supervisor Pat Kanary, Bartley Front Desk, Tina Maenpaa, and Residence Maintenance, Ken Sundell. (1-r) Sarah Simson (1996-98), Francy Gertsch (1995-97), Norma Jean Newbold, Shawn Hannah (1995-98) They are assisted by students hired part-time such as Resident Assistants and a Residence Programmer who is concerned primarily ~ ith the social aspects of Residence life. •• Compiled with the help of Shirley Richter, Residence Admissions/Accounts Coming Up in the Fall/Winter issue of the Nor'Wester A Profile on Diane Schoemperlen, this year's Alumni Honour Award Recipient Heads of Residence past and present: Ron Spina 1982-91 (left) and David Hare (1991-present) Lakehead University- September, 1999 8 �LAKEHEAD TEAM TO STUDY FACTORS AFFECTING THE PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES IN NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS RESEARCH A Lakehead-led research team is one of sixteen from across Canada which was successful in the 1999 Open Grants Competition of the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF). Bruce Minore, research director of the Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research (Lakehead site) and Margaret Boone, associate professor in the School of Nursing, together with Mae Katt, Ontario's regional director, and Peggy Kinch, senior policy analyst for Medical Services Branch (MSB), Health Canada, and Stephen Birch, of the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA) at McMaster University are joint recipients of the grant. The $86,085 study will document the health impacts and costs (to the system and patients) of a lack of continuity in the delivery of oncology, diabetes and mental health services to the people of three Shibogama First Nations in Northwestern Ontario. The objective is to provide MSB, the federal department that is responsible for ensuring the delivery of health care to First Nation people on reserve, with an evidentiary basis for intervention and allocation of resources to improve both systemic and pathology-specific factors affecting continuity of care. Data will be collected through a five-year retrospective audit of 135 randomly selected patient records (stratified by diagnoses), and in-depth interviews with all resident and visiting health care providers. Because patients must access tertiary care outside the communities, similar interviews will be done with providers at the relevant referral agencies in Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay. As well, financial data from MSB and the Shibogama Health Program will be used to generate a program-specific system costs analysis. The results will help MSB establish a baseline for community services, revise clinical decision-making protocols and, in partnership with the communities, set direction for expanding the continuum of care. CHSRF supports applied health systems research that provides policy makers and health systems managers in Canada with evidence on which to base decisions. In order to ensure that research is timely, relevant and important to decision-makers -- and likely to be applied -- at least twothirds of the cost of funded projects must be provided by sponsoring agencies. In the present case, the total cost will be shared by MSB and the Ontario Health Services Research Co-Sponsorship Fund. By providing comparative data on mental health and diabetes clients, as well as oncology patients, the new study will compliment and significantly extend the research on continuity of cancer care in northern First Nations, for which four members of the team (Katt, Kinch, Boone and Minore) together with Helen Cromarty and Michael Power received a combined grant of $50,142 from the Senator Norman M. Paterson Foundation and the Northern Cancer Research Foundation, announced last March. Shades of Summer Janet Stewart, Dale Dubiwsky, Kevin Dunning and Cheryl Berst made a formidable team at the 11th Annual Maintenance Choice Golf Tournament held at Centennial Golf Course in June. They were just a few of the 72 staff, faculty and friends who took part in the annual best ball tournament organized by the Campus Development Department. As is the custom every year, proceeds from the event went towards funding a student bursary. This year the Maintenance Choice Golf Classic Trophy was awarded to Rob Kucher, Terry Griffin, Joe Gosselin and Scarlett Squirers. Special thanks to the organizing committee, the staff in the Campus Development Department, Aramark, and especially Karen Anderson who did a superb job of collecting prizes. Lakehead University- September, 1999 9 -- Joe Gosselin, Campus Development �-----------------;••·-►-i-~--------------- My Pan American Experience by Jayson Gard Jayson Gard is coach of the Lakehead University Women's Volleyball team and a former national volleyball team member. This summer he served as an official for the sport of beach volleyball, which for the first time, was included in the line-up of the Pan American Games As I left Thunder Bay and began the 700-kilometre drive to Winnipeg, I tried to imagine what my experience as a beach volleyball official at the 1999 Pan American Games would be like. I soon realized that I had no expectations. I had travelled all over the world playing volleyball for my country and had never taken the time to think about the big picture. All that had ever mattered to me was that my team was prepared to play -- we rarely got to meet any of the volunteers who organized the event or to enjoy any of the festivities. One of the first things you're taught as an official is that your best match is the one where nobody even realizes you are there. I decided that I was going to achieve that goal and take in as much of the Pan Am experience as possible. I arrived at the beach volleyball venue which was set up at the Winnipeg Stadium, the home of the Blue Bombers. I had been to a test event there in June and a wind gust had practically destroyed the whole playing area, but the venue looked to be in great shape. As I walked through, the first thing that struck me was the number of volunteers: you could sense this was going to be a big event. As I headed toward the meeting room I ran into Miguel Ramirez, a Mexican with whom I had officiated at a volleyball event in Toronto run by the Federation of International Volleyball. He had never been to Winnipeg before and seemed to be quite amused to see a beach placed in the middle of a 27,000-seat stadium. If he had known he was going to be the first beach official ever to officiate the men's gold medal match at the Pan American Games, I'm sure he would have taken more pictures! I Ifyou have ever officiated at a televised event, you can appreciate how difficult it is when they put a microphone on your shirt and an ear plug in one ear so they can direct the proceedings from a truck parked behind the stadium I was assigned as a "Reserve Official" for the first beach volleyball match, which meant I could enjoy the sun from the best seat in the house and have an opportunity to watch some high calibre beach volleyball. The Brazilians won easily and it looked as if they might be the team to beat. As they left the playing area and we prepared for the next match, the tension mounted. It was show time! If you have ever officiated at a televised event, you can appreciate how difficult it is when they put a microphone on your shirt and an ear plug in one ear so they can direct the proceedings from a truck parked behind the stadium. All the time they keep repeating to you that anything you say will be heard by millions of people. And, when they tell you to "hold your whistle," you must wait until they give you the go ahead before restarting the match. Meanwhile, the fans are wondering why the play has not been initiated when the players have been ready for what seems like an eternity! I have often wondered how far we are willing to go with our sport, or any other, in order to gain the huge TV revenues that the NFL or NBA enjoy. At this point I realized that I am quite happy Lakehead University- September, 1999 10 �-s•••••z.-1---------------coaching at the University level where the amateur athlete is still somewhat alive. For a moment I thought of what could have been if I hadn't had the knee problems... then I quickly realized that I had plenty of opportunities left in my life ... The Canadians scored a couple of quick points and before long the crowd had come alive. The excitement, built up from the night before, was electrifying and the team was responding to the cheers. As they closed the gap the arena was deafening. And when the Canadians scored the final point to take the set in a miraculous come-from-behind win, I nearly touched the ceiling as I jumped out of my seat along with John and 8,000 other Canadian fans. The Canadian team finished off the Argentinian team by winning the next two games and the place exploded. They had done what no other men's volleyball team had been able to do •· win a bronze medal at the Pan Ams. As circumstances would have it, I had to miss the beach volleyball finals due to a death of a close member of my family. I had the evening session off and decided to take in the women's indoor final volleyball game featuring Brazil and Cuba. The arena was buzzing even though the Canadian women's squad had not advanced to the final. Winnipeg is a volleyball town and the crowd knew they were about to see two of the top teams in the world do battle. Watching the Cubans warm up was like something most people had never seen before. They are not only big jumpers (over 40-inch verticals) but can hit the ball like some university men's teams. The Brazilians won in five games and the fans left with an excitement that would carry over to the men's bronze medal match which featured Canada vs Argentina. Having grown up in the Winnipeg volleyball system I knew many of the volunteers at the venue and quickly had a seat, front row centre, alongside John Blancher, the men's team co-ordinator with whom I had played at the University of Manitoba for a couple of seasons. As the warm-up began, I watched a few players who were there when I played and a couple of players who were in the first year of university when I was finishing up at the University of Manitoba. For a moment I thought of what could have been if I hadn't had the knee problems that ended my career as a professional volleyball player. Then I realised that I had plenty of opportunities left in my life and that by giving it all when I was younger I had paved the way tor my current involvement with the sport as an official and a coach. The match had begun and the Canadians lost the first set rather quickly and things were not looking good. The second set wasn't much better and the Canadians were quickly behind and facing defeat as the score was 24 to 19 in a rally point game to 25. All the Argentinians had to do was "side out" and the match was in their grasp. The success of the Canadian men's beach volleyball team (advancing to the finals) meant that as a Canadian official I was unable to officiate for any games involving my home country. Nevertheless, I came away with some much- needed experience and new friends from Germany, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and the United States. As I drove back to Thunder Bay I couldn't help but think of the finals I had missed and I was feeling a little upset; then it hit me right between the eyes. I had spent most of my life preparing and sacrificing for my team, my country, or my job and had missed out on many family gatherings. I had often put the team before everything else. But I had finally realized that my family and friends are my team. My presence at the funeral meant more to me and my family than any volleyball game. I had received a lot of support from my fellow officials and it didn't matter what language they spoke or what colour they were: they all understood the importance of family. Amidst the politics, drug scandals and million-dollar deals that tend to dominate media coverage of athletic events like the Pan Am Games, the one thing that I will always have are the friendships I had developed. They will be there long after I have forgotten who was even in the final match of the tournament! Editor's Note: The Canadian men's beach volleyball team of Jody Holden and Conrad Linneman won the gold medal while Brazilian teams took home the silver and the bronze. Jayson Gard is looking forward to strengthening beach volleyball at Lakehead and to building on the success of last year's women's varsity volleyball team. The Thunderwolves' first home volleyball game is set for November 12-13 in the C.J.Sanders Fieldhouse. Lakehead University- September, 1999 11 �---------------;«■•-•;--------------- Magnus Theatre presents Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Canadian Association on Gerontology Q Association canadienne de gerontologie September 23-October 9, 1999 sponsored by N.M. Paterson and Sons Ltd. CAG/ACG '99 For ticket information and discounts for students, seniors and groups call the Box Office at 346-6552 Ottawa, Ontario November 4-7 novembre Department of Music Lumina Concert Series 1999-2000 Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall of the William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts at 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. October 5 Penelope Clarke, flute; Joy Fahrenbruck, piano For further information, contact: CAG Conference Secretariat 28th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting 100 - 824 Meath Street, Ottawa, ON KIZ 6E8 Tel: (613) 728-9347 - Fax: (613) 728-8913 E-Mail: cagacg@magi.com - Web Site: www.cagacg.ca October 26 Vilma Vitols, mezzo-soprano (1999 Eckhardt-Gramatte National Music Competition Winner); Tara Morton, piano November 7 Jennifer Orchanian, piano Note: 2 p.m. November 24 Check the Lakehead University Website www.lakeheadu.ca "News and Events" for more information about Events On Campus Marc-Andre Hamelin, piano Events Off Campus Note: 8 p.m., St. Paul's United Church Media Releases University Publications Canadian Federation of University Women Interested in Joining Our Club? The Canadian Federation of University Women, Thunder Bay Club (CFUW) is extending a special invitation to all women who hold a pegree and are interested in joining the club. Contact Louisa 345-1808 or Jean at 344-3851 for further information. CD Tr ojan Devel . & Alumni Affairs Lakehead University- September, 1999 12 � 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.16 No.7 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a message from the President, an article on the Second World Congress on Allelopathy, 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 1999-09 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/59ea6d0702ccf4f640b4e4e047ff9540.pdf dfeda2509bea1985d3152c80f06a6832 PDF Text Text Lakehead UNIVERSITY A NEWSLETTER foR LAKEHEAD UNlVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Study calls for a national "Head Start in Reading" program by Frances Harding Dr. Julia T. O'Sullivan and Dr. Mark L. Howe are calling on Canada to adopt a national "Head Start in Reading" program for children in poverty. Early intervention is needed, they say, if we are to prevent the kind of reading problems that put these children at high risk A study on promoting literacy in children by Dr. Julia for school failure, dropping out, low literacy and chronic O'Sullivan and Dr. Mark Howe has attracted local, unemployment in adulthood. national and international media attention since its release in early October. The two researchers are In a two-year study project involving 439 children and parents featured here with some young readers at the from low-income families in Newfoundland, O'Sullivan and Nanabijou Childcare Centre Howe discovered that 70% of these children are reading well below the provincial and national levels. O'Sullivan estimates there are 6,000 children in Thunder Bay who come from low-income families but hastens to point out Overcoming Poverty: Promoting Literacy in Children from Low- that it is not "inevitable" they will have reading problems. Income Families which was released at Lakehead University "We need preschool experiences directly designed for in early October. children in poverty so we can begin to address their language The results of the study did not surprise Julia O'Sullivan. She and reading difficulties befo,:e they come to school," she says. says her main interest was to focus on a small section of the "When they come to school, we need to channel funds into group (about 30%) who were ranked among the best readers schools with high incidences of children in poverty and in Canada and ask: "What is it that makes them different?" support the teachers who are working with these students. Their findings are contained in a document entitled "We found that before Grade 2, there were two relatively "Teachers in Newfoundland and around the country need independent paths to excellence in reading, one driven by continued opportunities for professional development to teach "skill" and one by "will" .... Children on the skill path were reading to large numbers of children who come from distinguished by their extremely sophisticated knowledge of backgrounds such as this." book and print conventions.... Children on the will path to Julia O'Sullivan is dean of education and Mark Howe is dean excellence were distinguished not by sophisticated of graduate studies and research. Major funding for this development in reading-relevant knowledge but by their project was provided by the National Literacy Secretariat, remarkable confidence in their reading ability." Human Resources Development Canada, and NSERC. O CTOBER 1999 �---------------~-;■■•■-;----------------- Lakehead UNIVERSITY From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Agora October 1999 Vol. 16, No. 8 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828-5225 The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances. harding@lakeheadu.ca Deadline for submissions for the next issue is November 1, 1999. Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications Officer: Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant: Jennifer Willianen Photography: Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Lakehead University Print Shop Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Agora, Office of Communications Lakehead University. 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay. Ontario, Canada P78 5E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 1497073 www.lakeheadu.ca Our enrolment figures are in and Lakehead has had another decline, this time slightly over 200 students. The overall impact on the University's operating budget will be about $1 million and measures are being taken to ensure that the revenue loss can be accommodated. There are many factors responsible for the continuing decline that should be the last for some time as we enter into circumstances more favourable to Lakehead. This year, we saw declines in applications to many academic areas that were masked by a massive increase in education applications. Difficulties last year in the Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism program resulted in an overall drop of about 50 registered students this year. The strategies that have been under way to promote Lakehead and cast a more positive image of the University did not have time to have any real impact for this fall. The increase in academic standards also meant that fewer students were admitted than would have been the case previously (perhaps 50 students). Taking all these factors into consideration, it should be apparent that the basic issue that will determine future enrolments is quality of the educational experience. Implementation of the Strategic Plan should help us add ress innovation, efficiency and quality in ways that make our programs more relevant, more current and, therefore, more attractive. I view 1999/2000 as the watershed year for Lakehead and anticipate that 2000/2001 will see a stabilization in student numbers. Lakehead University- October, 1999 2 There will be increases in future years that will be accelerated by the dual pressures of provincial demographics and the double cohort. Because the University is so far above its funding corridor, the decline only reflects a loss in tuition revenue, not provincial BIU's. However, a corridor adjustment remains critical to the long-term success of Lakehead. We must receive funding for our unfunded (provincially) students if we are to significantly address our strategic objective in the short term. Much must be done to streamline, rationalize, and jointly plan to allow reallocation of our current fiscal resources. To this end, all budget units will be operating from a 97% base in 2000/2001. Only those units that provide rationales consistent with the Strategic Plan and that provide innovation and efficiencies can expect to see funding at the 100% or 103% levels. Academic and administrative restructuring has to be consistent with this mandate. The Strategic Plan Monitoring Group has been established and its terms of reference are as follows: 1. Ensure that the objectives of the Strategic Plan are being implemented relative to their priority and the conditions outlined in the letter from the President (July, 1999). 2. Track progress on individual objectives ensuring that , where appropriate, mechanisms for discussion have been incorporated. �-SMril•■ ;ih 3. Report to the Lakehead University communities each semester on the progress toward implementation of the Strategic Plan. 4. Recommend to the president actions that might be necessary to ensure that the process of implementation of the Strategic Plan is on track, is open, and is representative of the expectations of the University communities. The members of the Group can be viewed at the University Secretariat, Stra~egic Plan website. Finally, copies of the Lakehead University Annual Report have been distributed to all faculty and staff. I hope you view it as a celebration of the University and its people and share its contents with others. There is much positive activity at Lakehead and the future is bright. I know this may seem hard to imagine as we work our way through the current budget difficulties, but the readjustments that are occurring and will occur will strengthen us and make us a sounder, more relevant and very exciting University. "Short-term pain for long-term gain" is an adage very appropriate at this time. The Canada Foundation for Innovation has announced a call for proposals for its Innovation Fund Competition. Letters of Intent must be submitted by December 1O, 1999, and full applications are to be submitted to CFI by February 1, 2000. The Innovation Fund supports "infrastructure projects that will help researchers undertake groundbreaking research currently beyond their needs." Contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research (343-8282) for additional information. ... t - -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - What's New on the Lakehead Website Each month we will be featuring information posted on the Lakehead University website www.lakeheadu.ca Staff and faculty who may not have access to a computer are encouraged to use the University computers at the Internet Cafe in the Agora Administrative Executive Committee's Homepage http://www.lakeheadu.ca/adexco.html This website is intended to communicate topics being considered and decisions being made by Lakehead's Administrative Executive Committee which meets every Tuesday morning beginning at 9 a.m. in the president's office. Members of the Committee include Dr. Fred Gilbert, president; Dr. Mary Louise Hill, vice-president (academic); Dr. John Whitfield, vice-president (research and development); Grant Walsh, executive director, university services; Bill Bragnalo, director of human resources; and Les Miller, director of finance. Linda Phillips, secretary to the president, acts as secretary to the Committee. The information below is taken from the last two postings: Credit Card Policy A number of problems were encountered when implementing our present policy on the - use of credit cards during the registration process. As of January 1, 2000, our policy wiff change to that of accepting credit cards for the payment of tuition and residence fees. This change has become necessary for us to become more user-friendly and also to follow through on the service commitment in the Strategic Plan. Registration Week Analysis A number of problems were experienced by students during registration and members of the A.E.C. were asked for Lakehead University- October, 1999 3 their feedback and the impact of this process on recruitment and retention. Feedback included comments about long waits in fine, waiting areas should be more comfortable, students not having complete information, students not understanding printouts and, perhaps, the most significant aspect was the growing fist of filled courses. Another problem mentioned was the lack of an examination timetable available at the time of registration. The vice-president (academic) is foffowing up with a more official post mortem on registration, and she wiff be consulting with the deans and the registrar to discuss the problems and how to overcome them. Financial Impact of Enrolment Shortfall As of September 21, weare291 students short of projected enrolment. This results in a total of $1. 1 million revenue shortfaff. Approximately $600,000 wiff be realized in full-time faculty salary savings by delaying the fiffing of some positions, but we wifl stiff have an approximate shortfaff to deal with of $500,000. Preliminary discussions are taking place on the budget and the vice-president (academic) is meeting with the deans to go over their academic planning exercise for next year. A shortfaff in intake in any given year follows through for four years and has a continuing budgetary impact. Continued on page 5 �-----------------.;a■•■ ••--1----------------Men's Basketball October 21-23 October 29-31 November 5-6 November 12-13 November 19-20 November 26 November 27-28 December 28-30 January 7-8 January 14-15 January 21-22 January 28-29 February 11-12 February 18-19 University of Saskatchewan Tipoff Laurentian Invitational Pizza Hut Invitational Hibbing College University of Waterloo Northland College Gogebic Invitational Wesman Classic University of Guelph Brock University University of W. Ontario University of Windsor Laurier University McMaster University Saskatoon Sudbury Home Home Home Ashland, WI Ironwood, Ml Winnipeg Home St. Catharines Home Windsor Waterloo Home TBA TBA TBA 6:30 p.m. 8:30p.m. 7:30p.m. TBA TBA 8:30 p.m. 8:00p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00p.m. 8:30p.m. Thunderwolves Varsity Teams Home & Away Schedule For more i1~/tJ/'lllltlim1 contact tlze C.J.Sm1tlers Fieldlum.,·e Women's Basketball October 21-24 Laurentian Invitational Novembers November 12 November 14 November 19 November20 November26 November28 January 7-8 January 14-15 January 21-22 January 28-29 February 4-5 February 11-12 February 18-19 Brock University University of Western Ontario University of Guelph Laurier University University of Windsor McMaster University University of Waterloo University of Guelph Brock University University of Western Ontario University of Windsor University of Waterloo Laurier University McMaster University Men's and Women's Wrestling November? McMaster University November 14 University of Toronto November 20 Brock University January 8 Gord Garvie-Lakehead University Queen's University January 16 January 22 University of Guelph January 30 University of Western Ontario OUA February 12 February 26-27 CIAU Sudbury Home TBA London Guelph Home Home Hamilton Waterloo Home 6:30p.m. 7:30p.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:30p.m. 6:30p.m. 6:00p.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:30p.m. St. Catharines Home Windsor Waterloo Waterloo Home 6:00p.m. 6:30p.m. 6:00p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30p.m. P/1011e 3./3-8213 Fax 3./3-89.J.J Six-Month Membership: $137 General Public Hamilton Toronto St. Catharines Home Kingston Guelph London TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Three-Month Membership: $88 General Public Pool Admissions: Adults: $3.45 Children/Students/Seniors: $2.20 Swim Passes (10 Swims) - Adults: $30 Other: $20 Women's Volleyball October 8-1O October 29-30 November 12-13 November 26-28 February 5-6 February 12-13 February 18-1 9 Facility Pass: McMaster Tournament University of Ottawa University of Toronto Kenora, Dryden vs U of Winnipeg Ryerson Queen's University York University Hamilton Ottawa Home TBA 7:00 /6:30 p.m. 8:30/4:00 p.m. TBA TBA 2:00/1:00 p.m. 6:00p.m. Toronto Home Toronto Lakehead University- October, 1999 4 Daily Non-pool: $4 All Inclusive: $6 Weekly:$20 25% Discount on Service Programs with Membership (excluding faculty/staff memberships) �-------------------,-.sa••■ .1h AEC Homepage continued from page 3 .- Earthquake Engineering Expert visits Turkey We must realize this and work on the required internal adjustments to improve student retention. Vacancy in Residence In previous years, we have always had a long waiting list for rooms in Residence and, therefore, applications were not accepted from students already living in Thunder Bay. Because of the present vacancy rate being experienced in Residence, the A. E. C. agreed that it would now be appropriate to offer accommodation to local students. An announcement of this change in policy will be put out on the web. Education Fair Lakehead University participated in the 2nd annual Education Fair which was held in Toronto over the September 18th weekend. It was an event attended by thousands of GTA students and provided a great opportunity for recruitment. Considerable discussion took place at the A.E.C. meeting about the type of participation that Lakehead should have. It was pointed out that faculty and department chairs need to participate more in this event as counsellors cannot answer all of the questions posed by the prospective students. Most of the questions relate to academic programs and details of class sizes, entrance requirements, quality standards and job opportunities with the completion of the degree. Such questions are bestanswered by academics. We are now in the process of following up on the 2,000+ requests for information cards filled out by students at our display booth. The potential is there to recruit a large number of students and they need to receive a positive message from our academic units. Regular mailouts will be going to these students on a scheduled basis from various departments within the University. Civil Engineering Professor Tony Gillies spent a week in Turkey observing the devastation wrought by the recent earthquake that left more than 15,000 dead and thousands more homeless. He was part of an 10-member team working under the auspices of the Canadian Association for Earthquake Engineering. The team's objective was to observe and learn from the patterns of structural failure in buildings and to assist Turkey in addressing the design challenges that come with living in a high-risk earthquake zone. In ar:i interview with CBC Radio, Gillies said the destruction to many buildings in Turkey was aggravated by the fact that building codes and construction practices are not as strictly enforced as Dr. Tony Gillies they are in Canada. The problem is economic, he said. "Because of high inflation, apartment buildings are often built over a period of 10 years or more making it next to impossible to monitor and control construction methods." Gillies was born and raised in New Zealand which, like Turkey, is classified as a highrisk area for earthquakes. He specialized in earthquake engineering while completing a PhD at the University of Auckland, and spent five years working as a consultant in the field. Lakehead University- October, 1999 5 �----------------.;w■•••*--1---------------- Dr. Todd Dufresne Department of Philosophy Lakehead Dr. Todd Dufresne graduated from York University's Social and Political Thought program in 1997. His doctoral dissertation, shortly to be published under the title UNIVERSITY 1999 Tales From the Freudian Crypt by Stanford University Press, is a critique of Freudian psychology. While psychoanalytic theory has been the object of intense critical scrutiny since mid-century, particularly in the Englishspeaking world, much of it has been directed at the deficiencies Freud's views involve as science. Dufresne's work engages Freudian psychology on non-positivistic grounds and in its philosophical and sociological foundations. During the last three years, he has also edited and published two anthologies, Freud Under Analysis (Aronson) and Returns of the "French Freud" (Routledge). These works are significant contributions to the field of Freud scholarship and feature scholars of international renown, including Sander Gilman and Jacques Derrida. In addition, Todd Dufresne has, during the last three years, published 1O refereed articles and book reviews, and has delivered five invited public lectures, the latest at the University of California at Berkeley. Contribution to Research Awards Lakehead University's Contributions to Research Awards recognize outstanding recent research activity by La~ehead faculty. These awards recognize research accomplishments in the previous three-yearperiod, in contrast to the Distinguished ResearcherAward which 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. For information refer to the Research Office website or contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. Editor's Note: The information presented below is taken from the recipients' nomination letters. He is presently acting chair of the Department of Philosophy. Dr. Qing-Lai Dang Faculty ofForestry and the Forest Environment Cynthia Loos School of Nursing Since coming to Lakehead in January 1997, Dr. Qing-Lai Dang has been awarded over $500,000 in research funding including two awards from Canada Foundation for Innovation and two awards from NSERC. Professor Cynthia Loos has concentrated her research in the areas of health promotion and education. She has an impr_essive record of publications, including a dozen peer-reviewed articles since 1989. Additionally, within this time, she has also received close to $100,000 in external research funding from a variety of sources (Max Bell Foundation, Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research, National Health Research and Development Program, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Strategic Grant). In the last three years, she has coauthored five articles published in peerreviewed journals. Her joint authorship shows both her commitment to mentoring and her ability to work as an interdisciplinary partner in responding to critical issues. Dr. Dang currently supervises seven graduate students and has sat on the committee of three others. Over the past four years he has had four publications in three prestigious journals and made 12 conference presentations. Qing Lai Dang is a highly competent, well-respected and effective researcher. He enjoys teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and is establishing a good rapport with representatives of local and national industry. Lakehead University- October, 1999 6 �What's Happening in the Library ... Naval Officers Contribute Books on Maritime History LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY LIBRARY INTERLIBRARY LOAN/DOCUMENT DELIVERY WHAT'S NEW • Document Delivery Service continues • Free request1, • Online request form Expedited service (Document Delivery Service) continues to be available from CISTI (Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information). Articles from CISTl's holdings of more than 50,000 scientific, technical and medical journals, as well as papers from worldwide scientific conference proceedings, are delivered within two working days. Lakehead University library, in partnership with the University of Toronto Library, provides expedited service on requests for material from several of the University of Toronto Library's collections in the areas of the social sciences and humanities. Materials are also delivered within two working days. With both services, delays may be experienced with problematic requests (e.g. not on shelf, not as cited). (l-r) Margaret Page, George Kearney, and Commander Ed Dalton present the NIOBE Papers to Chief Librarian Anne Deighton Faculty members and graduate students are entitled to twenty free requests every six months. Qualified individuals may receive 20 free articles until October 31, and an additional 20 between November 1 and April 30. Free requests may be cumulated for 12 months. The fiscal year runs from May 1 to April 30. The presentation was made earlier this month by retired officers Commander Ed Dalton and George A. Kearney, along with Margaret Page, a professor emeritus of Lakehead and a retired lieutenant of the navy. An online request form is available. Patrons are encouraged to use it to submit any requests for which prepayment is not required. To access the online form go to the Library's web page at http://www.lakeheadu.ca/-librwww/home.html and click on Interlibrary Loan Request. Used up all your free requests? Faculty and graduate students who have used up all of thei r free requests but require expedited delivery of science-related articles will pay $3 per article; those requiring the same for social sciences/humanities-related articles will pay $7 per article. Our traditional Interlibrary Loan service is always available at a charge of $2 per article. Please note that these tees represent only a portion of the costs; the Library continues to subsidize $3 per request. For more information about the service or about the online request form call Joan Seeley, The local branch of the Naval Officers' Association of Canada has given Lakehead a 10-volume collection of books on maritime interests. The NIOBE Papers are named after the first ship in the Royal Canadian Navy - a 11,000-ton cruiser purchased from Britain in 1910. The Naval Officers' Association of Canada is convinced that Canada, as a maritime nation bordering on three oceans, needs an appropriate and effective navy to defend and protect the country's maritime interests. To increase public awareness of the need the NOAC has initiated a series of public seminars on Canada's maritime interests and the role of the navy in their preservation and protection. The NIOBE Papers are occasional papers of the proceedings of these seminars. The NIOBE Papers will be housed in the Library's main collection. ILUDocument Delivery Librarian at Ext. 8211 or e-mail joan.seeley@lakeheadu.ca. Lakehead University- October, 1999 7 �--------------~-.;-■,■•;------------------- "IN CONVERSATION" WITH Brent Evans, LUSU President Agora: What are the most pressing issues facing LUSU this year? Goal 5: To improve relations with the City of Thunder Bay as well as Confederation College Brent Evans: There are many issues that LUSU must face this year, some of the most important are: LUSU is committed to providing services that will enhance student experiences in Thunder Bay. LUSU, for example has created a new committee called the External Committee. This group of students will volunteer their time once-a-month for different local groups such as homeless shelters, food banks, and United Way organizations. We will also try to improve our relations with the local media by having as many stories about Lakehead students striving for excellence as possible. It is LUSU's goal to make Thunder Bay a "University city." Goal 1: Hire an Outpost Manager This goal has already been accompli~hed as we have recently hired Heidi McNally as our Outpost manager. She took over as the interim manager in February of last year. The Outpost in turn yielded a small profit for the first time in five years. We have also hired David Lible as the new Outpost assistant manager. We are hoping that this dynamic duo will have another productive year in The Outpost. Goal 6: To increase student representation on Lakehead University's governing bodies, such as Senate and Board of Governors Goal 2: To redefine and enhance our relationship with Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) With University students paying for a greater percentage of their overall education and with the University dedicated to a studentcentred learning environment, it is a natural progression to have a stronger student representation on the ultimate governing bodies of the University. The Lakehead University Native Student Association has become more and more politically active over the years and in turn they have started to influence the culture at Lakehead for the better. LUSU and LUNSA have had a good working relationship in the past, however we would like to take it to the next level. Our ultimate goal is to make LUNSA a distinct and autonomous organization within LUSU. This will be accomplished when LUSU and LUNSA create a funding agreement between our two organizations. This would in turn make LUNSA a distinct organization, but still give the Aboriginal students the opportunity to use LUSU services. Our goal is to have this agreement in place by the end of the year. *** Agora: Why did you run for the job as LUSU president in the first place? Brent Evans: The answer to this question is very simple. I ran for the job of LUSU president because I love this school! Goal 3: To improve LUSU's representation of Lakehead University • graduate students In the past, Lakehead University has been considered a primarily undergraduate institution and the Student Union in turn has mainly catered to the undergraduate student needs. Agora: What is your greatest challenge ? Brent Evans: The greatest challenge is learning on the fly. I had a great orientation with the past president Michael Blower, but there is no way he could teach me everything I needed to know. Every day I find little tasks and responsibilities I didn't know about. I sometimes feel like I'm a little boy and someone has thrown me in a pool to teach me how to swim. Well the summer is over and I haven't drowned yet. The University has addressed this issue in the strategic plan and has committed itself to increasing the number of grad students attending this institution. In turn the Student Union is also making a commitment to serve our grad students better by perhaps creating a graduate student lounge or by creating a Lakehead University Graduate Student Association. Goal 4:. To foster a new and/or improve the current form of professor evaluation This goal has been talked about for years, but this is the year that the talk turns into reality. Continued on page 9 Lakehead University- October, 1999 8 �-SWtli•M;WZOrientation Y2K ••• Agora: What do you enjoy most about being president? Brent Evans: The greatest joy about being president is working with incredible people. I sometimes think the people at Lakehead don't always get the credit they deserve. Lakehead has great people working in every aspect of the University and it is fun to see everyone working towards the same goal, making this University great! ••• Agora: What message would you like to send faculty and staff? Brent Evans: The one thing I would like to tell faculty and staff is that LUSU is also a place for them. LUSU's primary purpose is to represent our students; however, we are all working towards making the University a great place to learn. The faculty and staff are a major part in that, so don't hesitate to come to the LUSU office and see what we do. You might be surprised and want to get involved. Dynamic Duo Orientation Y2K brought a focus on academic success as well as a variety of welcoming activities. New this year was a program that saw upper-year student leaders orienting small groups of first-year students Notes from Alumni Services Alumni Annual Fund This year's Alumni Annual Fund Phonathon got under way this month. The goal is to raise $275,000 for scholarships, bursaries and other campus projects. Congratulations Congratulations to Sarah Gurr (BA/BEd'94) who won the Alumni Association draw for participating in the New Grad Survey sent out in early March of 1999. A ''thank-you" is extended to all the graduates who took the time to answer and return the survey. Your participation was greatly appreciated. Alumni Honour Award Outpost manager Heidi McNally and assistant manger David Lible are encouraging faculty and staff to drop by The Outpost every Friday after 4:30 p.m. to enjoy an "Acoustic Jam" session. October 29: Octoberfest with sausages, sauerkraut and an authentic Polka band October 30: Hallowe'en benefit with Diamonds in the Rough in aid of the Autism Society Want to honour an alumna or alumnus? Here is your opportunity. The Alumni Honour Award is presented by the Alumni Association to alumni who have demonstrated distinction or outstanding achievement in one of the following areas: public service, humanities, scholarship, science and technology, business, research, arts. Nominations for the 2000 award must be received by December 15, 1999. For more information contact Kristine Carey at 343-8155. Lakehead University- October, 1999 9 �----------------iM■•■ #!-1---------------- Sports Wall of Fame The following athletes were inducted into the Lakehead University Sports Wall ofFame on October 15, 1999 Athletic Advisory Board, as well as being the manager of the men's basketball and hockey teams. He also coached the women's basketball team and brought the Port Arthur Mustang senior football team under the wing of the College. Prior to 1965, all sport teams at the College were called the "Mustangs" but in 1966 the name was changed to the "Nor'Westers." From 1966-72, Shannon was an administrative executive to the Athletic Department at which time he was intramural athletic director, varsity golf coach and a fund-raiser for various athletic teams. In 1965, he paved the way for Lakehead University to become a charter member in the International Athletic Hockey Association (IAHA). This alliance allowed Lakehead athletic teams to compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). From 1967 to 1969, he along with Dr. Henry Akervall and Dr. George Birger, petitioned the president of Lakehead University to begin a degree program in physical education which became a reality in 1969. Sandy Boghossian (nee Hummel) - Athlete Basketball (1976-80) Sandy Hummel was a member of the Lakehead University Women's Varsity basketball team from 1976 to 1980 and was a three-time Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) AllStar. During the 1978/79 season she was named Women's Basketball Most Valuable Player and in 1979/80, Lakehead University's Female Athlete of the Year. That same year she was a first team All-Star, the third highest scorer and the fourth highest rebounder in GPAC. She also won "Player of the Game" awards and "Player of the Month" for February. Hummel is ranked 11th overall in career rankings with 1,281 points scored in 113 games for an average of 11.34 points per game. 1966-67 Nor'Wester Hockey Team Jerry Hemmings - Athlete The 1966-67 Lakehead Hockey Team, coached by Henry Akervall, is the only university hockey team to have ever won a national title. The title came about after much discussion and a month delay after the season finished as the International College Hockey Association named Lakehead the champions over Bemidji State College by virtue of their better home and home series record. The vote became necessary when both teams had identical records -- 10 wins and two losses -- and each had lost to the other two times. The vote was based on the number of goals and since Lakehead had outscored Bemidji 21 to 18 in their four-game home and home series, Lakehead was awarded the title. Basketball (1969-71) Jerry Hemmings began his career at Lakehead in 1969 after completing two years at Surray Community College in Dobson, N.C. where he was their leading scorer. Hemmings was leading scorer at Lakehead in the 1969/70 season, scoring 437 points in 23 games for an average of 10 points per game. He was also named Male Athlete of the Year for the 1969/70 season. Hemmings ranks 26th in all-time scoring on the Lakehead "stats" sheets with a career total of 933 points in 54 games. He is currently the Head men's basketball coach at Brandon University. Dr. Bill Shannon - Builder (1962-1972) Bill Shannon started his career in 1962 at Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology and was instrumental in organizing and managing a variety of athletic events in the formative years of Lakehead University. From 1962 to 1965, he was an advisor for the students on the Team Members Back Row: Henry Akervall (coach), Ron Mcraney, Jim Prenger, Murray Smith, Mike Tracey, Dwight Stirrett, John Fallis, Ken Kivisto, Dennis Olinik, Dave Magee (trainer) Front Row: Ron Hamilton, Allan Holt, John Stefiszyn, Lorne Gander, Kas Miyata, Dave Siciliano, John Kennedy, Keith Pringnitz, Allan Johnson. Missing: Clare Battiston Lakehead University- October, 1999 10 �---------------...,-SWli•■ •zStaff Appointments During the months of July, August, September, and October employment notices were issued by Human Resources announcing the following appointments: Pets on Campus Lakehead has approved a new policy regarding pets on campus which can be found on the Lakehead University Website under "University Secretariat, University Policies." Robin Schumaker Tutor, NPINCP Programs, School of Nursing In brief terms, the policy prohibits pets in University buildings, and requires all pets on campus grounds to be leashed and under the control of their owner at all times. Pets may not be tied up outside buildings or left unattended on campus. Deborah McGoldrick Co-ordinator, Northern Clinical Practice Program/Community Health in First Nations Communities, School of Nursing Karen Toneguzzi Secretary, Civil & Mechanical Engineering Ryan Landgraff Career Day at Lakehead Security Communications Officer Security Department Jean-Marc Lachaine Technician, Physics Department Linda Strey Coordinator of Field Experiences Faculty of Education Susan Bebonang • Coordinator, Native Teacher Education Program Faculty of Education Tai Fisher Bio-Archaeology Technician, Anthropology Up and Coming Twenty companies, including IBM Canada Ltd., were on campus in early October to discuss employment opportunities with students and faculty. In the past three years, IBM has hired 14 graduates of Lakehead including Kevin Taylor (second from left), a business administration student who is currently doing a 16-month placement with IBM's human resources department in Markham, Ontario. Taylor's boss Terry Whittam (left) says that Lakehead students are "a cut above" the rest in terms of their attitude, motivation and business experience. He credits Co-op Coordinator John DeGiacomo and Director of Corporate Relations Moe Ktytor as being "great ambassadors for Lakehead." Lakehead University- October, 1999 11 The Alumni Association congratulates Jesslin Mary Cecon, the 1999 recipient of the annual entrance award valued at $5,000. Jesslin is a graduate of Hillcrest High School who has been active in intramural sports and a volunteer with Easter Seals and UNICEF. Her goal is to study biology and chemistry in preparation for medical school. In 1998 she participated in the Shad Valley program at McMaster University which she described as a "life changing experience." �Department of Music ounselling & areer Lamina Concert Series 1999-2000 Career Chat Seminars Counselling and Career Centre and Alumni Services have commenced their CAREER CHAT seminar series for the fall of 1999. Defining one's career plans continues to be an exciting and challenging tirrye for students at the university and high school level. To assist students with this process professionals in the community have agreed to participate in Career Chat seminars to provide students with practical and current information about their chosen occupation. To assist in the promotion and success of this initiative, faculty can help by informing students about these Career Chats. Faculty members could also contact the Counselling and Career Centre (343-8018) to share ideas for the January 2000 schedule. The Counselling and Career Centre and Alumni Services are also in the initial stages of developing a Career Mentor Program and will provide more information to faculty once the program is established. All seminars are held in Faculty Lounge from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted October 5: Careers in Advertising Sales and Marketing Carmelina Kelly, BA, LIS Dip'95 Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall of the William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts at 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. October 26 Vilma Vitols, mezzo-soprano (1999 Eckhardt-Gramatte National Music Competition Winner); Tara Morton, piano November7 Jennifer Orchanian, piano Note: 2 p.m. November 24 Marc-Andre Hamelin, piano Note: 8 p.m., St. Paul's United Church Check the Lakehead University Website 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. www.lakeheadu.ca UC2020 "News and Events" October 13: Careers in Physiotherapy for more information about Laureen Newbold, Dip PT, MCPPA October 25: Careers in Pharmacy Events On Campus Jeff Chan, BSc (Pharm) Events Off Campus Catherine Omeljaniuk, BSc (Pharm) Media Releases Robert Omeljaniuk, PhD University Publications October 27: Careers in Chiropractic Hilary Petrus, HBSc'76, BEd'77, DC. Dana Gleeson, BSc, DC, November 1: Careers in Speech Pathology Paula Humeniuk, Bsc·'90, MA co Trojan Development Office November 8: Careers in Midwifery Lillian Dunn, RM, BScN'77 Barbara Kemeny, AM Lakehead University- October, 1999 12 � 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.16 No.8 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a message from the President, research updates, an article/interview with Brent Evans, LUSU 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 1999-10 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Brent Evans Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Lakehead Lakehead University LUSU President Frederick Gilbert President's Perspective