83 10 13651 https://writingresources.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/27dc004018c9ad9585435952d1cdc057.pdf 7e3eb18feeaaeaa009f7b0b2091d60c6 PDF Text Text -ne ra A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, and Friends of Lakehead University January 2004 Vol. 21, No. 1 Winter Wonderland Lakehead students take time to enjoy the fresh air and a game of hockey on Lake Tamblyn Read more online! http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Welcome to Agora Online, a monthly tip sheet of news and information you may read online at: http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Agora Online is produced by the Office of Communications and distributed to staff, faculty. and friends of Lakehead University. We welcome your contributions. Please send them to: Office of Communications 1. ATAC Update The ATAC- Future of the North Campaign continues in full swing 2. New Proof Discovered for Pythagorean Theorem Or. Medhat Rahim, Faculty of Education at Lakehead University, recently published new proof of the famous Pythagorean theorem using a unique method 3. President's Message Progress Report on Campus Climate Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Phone:807-343-8177 Fax: 801-346-7770 Email: communlcatlonsOlakeheadu.ca ... continued on page 3 CD Trojan Development Office �AGORA ONLINE January 2004 2 President's Message - Progress Report: Campus Climate By Dr. Fred Gilbert President, Lakehead University Looking back on the past year, Lakehead enjoyed many successes: Our faculty and students started benefiting from the technological capabilities of ATAC's classrooms; the NOMS Board had its inaugural meeting; and considerable progress was made in meeting the requirements of the Medical School's Fall 2005 opening; and Lakehead's Integrated Marketing Plan had us reaching out with a new visual identity. We enter the New Year with great expectations for continued success. Strategic planning is well under way and will be finalized this spring, providing us with a platform that should offer a strong focus for the future. I primarily want to report on the progress made on the Campus Climate recommendations. I am joined by other members of the Administrative Executive Committee (AEC) in providing a summary of our progress. Recommendation 1 -Workload Progress: - Part of the current budgetary process is designed to reduce workload in impacted areas on campus Recommendation 2 - Community Outreach Progress: - A State-of-the-University session was held on December 3, 2003, where Mary Louise Hill, Vice President (Academic) and Provost, and Michael Pawlowski, Vice President Administration and Finance, joined me to report to members of the University community the institution's status on a number of areas as well as progress on major initiatives. - Key points were summarized in the President's message in the December issue of Agora. Recommendation 3 - Internal Communications Progress: - As part of our commitment to be inclusive, a questionnaire was developed with employee input from the Internal Relations Committee (IRC), to elicit employee feedback on a number of internal communications issues, processes, and vehicles. The questionnaire was sent out to pertinent groups with representation on the IRC, and responses were analyzed and aggregated. A policy was developed based on the survey results.· - Both a summary of the survey results and the policy will be communicated internally via Communications Bulletin. The policy also will be posted on the website as soon as it becomes official. Recommendation 4 - Deferred Maintenance & Related Issues Progress: - A five-year deferred maintenance plan/budget has been developed to identify, priorize, and address the most pressing concerns around facilities renewal/maintenance, mechanical safety, electrical requirements, health and safety, energy efficiency, and campus beautification, among others. The plan is undergoing final review to ensure that the most critical areas are addressed despite the limitations of inadequate government funding. - A high-level summary of the priority plan will be communicated to the University community as soon as it is approved; the five-year deferred maintenance plan will be reviewed yearly. Recommendation 5 - Coaching & Training Progress: - Human Resources forwarded to AEC in early September 2003 a framework for a training plan. Human Resources has had discussions on various coaching and training groups regarding packaged or tailored seminars. Groupings of employees are currently being determined as well as identifying the specific training for each group. The review will be completed soon and training will start in February 2004. - Information is being gathered through the budget process and the review of the University overtime policy. Once a better understanding of the workload staffing issue is known, work will begin on lowering expectations and identifying related training. - Departmental reviews by staff, supervisors, and directors of services provided by their respective departments, and possible alternatives, will be done on an ongoing basis. Recommendation 6 - Having a Voice Progress: - Suggestion boxes have been put up in the Agora, the Fieldhouse, and the Bora Laskin Building to encourage feedback from students, staff, and faculty. - In addition, the Internal Relations Committee continues to encourage the groups it represents to be forthcoming with suggestions to improve the different areas that impact our status, including campus climate, operations, marketing and promotion, and community engagement. Recommendation 7 - Interpersonal Skills Progress: - The University will add effective interpersonal skills as a criterion in all job descriptions and job evaluation procedures. ... continued on page 4 �3 AGORA ONLINE January 2004 More stories online... 4. Lakehead Scientists Research Toxicity Prediction Systems Dr. Peter Lee is leading a research team of two graduate students and two technicians to research and develop novel toxicity prediction systems for the pulp and paper industry. Dr. Medhat Rahim Discovers New Proof for Pythagorean Theorem Dr. Medhat Rahim is a mathematics specialist at Lakehead's Faculty of Education. And now he has come up with a unique proof of an ancient theorem. "A new proof of the Pythagorean using a compass and unmarked straight edge," was published in the JanuaryFebruary 2003 issue of International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 5. Wolves Join OUA All-Stars Pythagoras was a Greek philosopher, religious teacher, and mus_ician, well noted as the fi~t pure mathematician. He is . particularly remembered for his famous geometry theorem, now Ho~ey _Team w~re selected to be part of the 2003 Ontano known as the Pythagorean theorem, from approximately 532 BC. Um~~r~1ty Athletics (~UA) All-Sta~ Team that ~layed two Although the theorem was known to the Babylonians 1000 years exh1b1t1on games against Canada s World Jumor Team earlier, he may have been the first to prove it. Evidence for this exists in the form of cuneiform clay tablet text, known as Plimpton 322; part of the Plimpton collection resides at Butler library of 6. Anticipating 2005: An Update on NOMS Columbia University in New York.Pythagoras founded an influential society of disciples. Men and women in the society were treated Symposium in December equally-an unusual concept at the time-and all property was held in common. Members of the society practiced the master's teachings, a 7. 'Fatal Flower' blooms at Lakehead religion of tenets. Pythagoras was interested in the principles of . . mathematics, the concept of number, the concept of a triangle or Members of the local film community have teamed up with other mathematical figure, and the abstract idea of a proof. faculty and students from Lakehead to pay tribute to one of the most important episodes in the history of film in Of Pythagoras' actual work nothing is known. His mathematics school practised secrecy and communalism, making it hard to Canada distinguish between his own work and that of his followers. However, the school made outstanding contributions to mathematics, and it is possible to be fairly certain about some of Pythagoras's 8. Former Lakehead Director Wins Prestigious Award Dr. Claire Franklin, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Minister, mathematical contributions. Four players from the Lakehead Thunderwolves Men's Health Canada, was presented the 2003 Outstanding Achievement Award of the Public Service of Canada 9. Departmental Profile: Department of Part-Time and Distance Education profiled 1o. Welcome New Faculty and Staff A listing of new hires since December 2003 11. Awards and Honours Read about some exciting achievements by Lakehead's staff, faculty, and students online 12. Campus News Thunder Bay's education community teams together; It's About You! program day on campus; and more! Read the full stories online: http://agora.lakeheadu.ca Dr. Rahim may be one in a long line of Pythagoras' disciples. Rahim's proof is the 371 st published proof of the theorem. The 370 proofs that come before this one are published in "The Pythagorean Proposition" (1968) by E.S. Loomis. "Pythagoras is the key concept in mathematics. So many other concepts are based on that one," says Rahim. "It is a game for every mathematician to challenge, to find another proof. Mine is the 371 st proof - but at this time is the newest and most current. Other scholars have proved it before - and I expect that others will come after this one." Rahim's proof is unique in that it does not use number-oriented measurements, simply a compass and an unmarked straight edge. It can be understood by high-school as well as upper-level students. The proof came to him in the summer of 2001, while attending the Canadian Mathematics Educational Study Group (CMESG) Conference in Montreal. He was traveling by train from Toronto to Montreal, working on his laptop, when the idea came to him to try the technique without using numbers. Over the course of the threehour journey, the ideas clicked and the first draft was completed. His peers excitedly encouraged him to send it for publication, indicating that they'd never seen anything like it before. ... continued on page 4 �4 AGORA ONLINE January 2004 Dr. Medhat Rahim Discovers New Proof for Pythagorean Theorem ... continued from page 3 Beauty Is the first test Dr. Rahim's paper in the International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology begins with a quote from G.H. Hardy (1877-1947), a well-known mathematician who taught for many years at Cambridge University, and stated: A mathematician, like a painter or poet, is a maker of patterns. If his patterns are more permanent than theirs, it is because they are made with ideas. The mathematician's patterns like the painter's or the poet's must be beautiful; the ideas, like the colors or the words, must fit together in a harmonious way. Beauty is the first test; there is no permanent place in the world for ugly mathematics. Rahim's life's work makes use of patterns. His work in Education uses visualization techniques that are based on models and manipulation of shapes, rather than memorization of equations. He recently presented •Dances with Polygons" in Dubai in October 2003, a presentation received with much amazement-so much so that he has been invited back next May for three weeks to train mathematics teachers in Dubai. Using PowerPoint and AutoCad software, he visually provides reasons for simple mathematical formulations, such as the area of a rectangle. He postulates that the area of a number of geometric shapes can be determined using the formula for the area of a rectangle. On screen, simple shapes such as rectangles and parallelograms, followed by more complex polygonal shapes like pentagon, hexagon, or any n-gon for n 3 3, are dissected into other simple shapes such as triangles and trapezoids. The resulting shapes then move across the screen, their 'legs' flipping up and dancing across the screen like synchronized swimmers. The patterns are an art-form - pleasing to watch and making mathematical formulas something more than just equations to be memorized. Adding another proof to the famous theorem was just another pattern, pushing the frontier of mathematics beyond its existing level, widening its base of knowledge. "Pythagoras is one of the challenges for a mathematician. Proofs are one of the ways that we contribute to the enlargement of the body of knowledge. It is the job of all mathematicians," he states. "But I feel it is the best paper I've ever written. It is more than the proof. It is also about a feeling you get from discovering something new, rather than using existing theorems. It keeps you going, so you feel as if you can live forever in the accounts of the mathematics world." □ President's Message ... Continued from Page 2 Recommendation 8 - Conflict Resolution Vis-a-vis Collective Agreements Progress: - No action needed - effective mechanisms have been in place to deal with conflict as a result of collective agreement requirements. Recommendation 9 - Communication of Recommendations & Actions Progress: - Communicating Campus Climate progress will be done on an ongoing basis; this represents the first progress report. Recommendation 10 - Implementation Progress Progress: - This report represents the first progress report to the Board of Governors following the President's response to the Board in August 2003. Administration commits to updating the Board of progress on all recommendations twice during the academic year. - The Internal Relations Committee will continue to serve as a sounding board to ensure appropriate representation from all internal stakeholder groups. Recommendation 11 - Student Surveys Progress: - No new action required. The University is engaged in a large number of student surveys annually, and the Office of Institutional Analysis/Government Relations has compiled a list of student surveys. The surveys provide data that can be used to determine students' perspectives on campus climate. We will continue to report on any actions taken with respect to Campus Climate recommendations, and will continue to work closely with the Internal Relations Committee to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Lakehead I would like to begin the New Year by expressing the hopes that the short holiday break revitalized all of us and that 2004 has in store continued renewal for Lakehead University. □ Read more online at http://agora.lakeheadu.ca UNIVERSITY � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.21 No.1 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter (table of contents) features updates on ATAC, a message from the President, and an article on Lakehead Scientists researching toxicity prediction systems. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-01 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online https://writingresources.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/36d30b70b04dc8d87c3b8762052efc04.pdf 9f2055649b5b70269ddc1d8a049c2aa5 PDF Text Text ra Online A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, and Friends of Lakehead University February 2004, Vol. 21. No.2 Stories you may read online at www.agora.lakeheadu.ca 1. 2003 Distinguished Instructor Lakehead's most prestigious award for teaching has been given to Dr. Michael Richardson, a Professor of English and a specialist in Renaissance literature. 2. President's Message Lakehead's role as a public institution is to provide high-quality education, research and creative activities, and service to the community. One way the University fulfills this mandate is by hosting conferences, public lectures, exhibits, concerts, and other special events that are open to the public. 3. Advanced Technology & Academic Centre {ATAC) -Update Communications; Grand Opening Celebration; Tours. continued on page 2 Dr. Michael Richardson 2003 Distinguished Instructor CD Trojan Development Office Lakehead UNIVERSITY �Stories you may read online at www.agora.lakeheadu.ca 4. Asking the Right Questions How do you develop public policy on nuclear waste management that will be effective 10,000 years from now? That's the topic Elizabeth Dowdeswell, President of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, addressed during a public lecture in the Advanced Technology & Academic Centre on February 5, 2004. 5. History Conference Focuses on Finnish Community An international conference on Finnish Immigrants in the Decade of Depression, 1929-1939, is being hosted by the Department of History, March 25-27, 2004. 6. Northern Ontario Medical School (NOMS) -- Update Inaugural meeting of the Board of Directors; Recruitment of Faculty; Curriculum; Construction of t he Laurentian Campus Facility. 7. Lakehead and NSERC Celebrate 25 Years of Collaboration In January, lakehead celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council by honoring 10 researchers who held NSERC grants in the late 1970s and also hold NSERC grants today. 8. Campus News Vacancies for the Board of Governors; Integrating Best Practice Guidelines into Nursing Curriculum by Utilizing Web-based Technology; International Programming Contest; LUSU Social Justice Conference. 9. Honours and Awards Dr. Rachel Warburton, Assistant Professor in t he Department of English, receives the 2003 Florence Howe Award for Outstanding Feminist Scholarship. 10. Welcome New Faculty and Staff A listing of new hires since m id-December 2003. Lakehead University Holocaust Survivor Speaks to Education Students In February, t he Holocaust Education team of the Regional Jewish Communit ies of Ontario conducted Teacher Education Seminars at the Faculty of Education. This is the third year for the seminars and the second time Holocaust survivor Max Eisen spoke to Lakehead students about his experiences in a Nazi concentration camp. Along with the seminars Max Eisen and Eisen's presentation was the Janusz Korczak Holocaust exhibit. Janusz Korczak was a distinguished Warsaw-born doctor who established a 1ewish orphanage in Poland. During the Nazi occupation, he refused to abandon his charges, and later died with them at Treblinka . ■ Agoro Online - February 2004 - Page 2 �President's Message By Dr. Fred Gilbert, President, Lakehead University Lakehead's role as a public institution is to provide high-quality education, research and creative activities, and service to the community. One way in which we fulfil this mandate is by providing opportunities for exposure to new ideas through conferences, public lectures, exhibits, concerts, and other special events that are open to the public. Each year, Lakehead offers hundreds of opportunities for the local community to meet and learn from experts in a variety of fields. In the February issue of the Agora alone there are write-ups on four such events: an international programming contest hosted by the Department of Computer Science, a Holocaust exhibit and public lecture organized by the Regional Jewish Communities of Ontario, a Social Justice Conference featuring activist Maude Barlow speaking on Globalization, and an international conference on Finnish Immigrants in the Decade of Depression 1929-1939. This month it was my pleasure to launch the 2004 Lakehead University Speaker Series, which Lakehead University has undertaken in cooperation with Travelodge Hotel Airlane and The Chronicle-Journal. The first speaker in the series was Elizabeth Dowdeswell, President of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), who addressed close to 100 people on the evening of February 5 in one of the large "smart" classrooms in the Advanced Technology & Academic Centre (see article "Asking the Right Questions" in this issue). Since 2003, I have been a member of the Advisory Committee to the NWMO. This Committee has the responsibility to report independently to government on the effectiveness of the consultative process the NWMO follows and the validity of their final recommendations. In effect, it is a public watchdog Committee made up of individuals representing various aspects of appropriate public and private sector interests including academia. Elizabeth Dowdeswell brings a strong public service record at the provincial, national, and international levels to the position of President of the NWMO. Her expertise in dealing with environmental issues is a tremendous asset as she manages a most difficult issue like nuclear waste disposal with its scientific, technical, economic, environmental, and social parameters. Lectures like Ms. Dowdeswell's are publicized through the Office of Communications. And now, with the recent changes to the Lakehead University website, it has become even easier to access and post information about what is happening on campus. I encourage everyone on campus to see these events as opportunities to reach out and invite the people of Northwestern Ontario to be a part of our academic community. ■ Lakehead's University's 2004 Speaker Series had a strong start when Elizabeth Dowdeswe/1, President of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, spoke to close to 100 people in the Advanced Technology & Academic Centre on February 5, 2004. Pictured with her (l-r) is Dr. Bruce Kjartanson, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Lakehead University; Dr. Fred Gilbert, President, Lakehead University; and Colin Bruce, Publisher and General Manager, The ChronicleJournal. Agoro Online - February 2004 - Page 3 Lakehead University �Lights, Camera, Action! More than 60 students auditioned for a part in a TV commercial being developed under the auspices of the Office of Communications. The 30-second commercial will air in TSN properties in the month of March, specifically men's and women's hockey, baseball, and volleyball. The TV commercial is designed to create brand awareness and help raise the University's profile. • Agora Online The Agora Online is produced by the Office of Communications and distributed to staff, faculty, and friends of Lakehead University. We welcome your contributions. Please send them to: Office of Communications Lakehead University 955 Oliver Rd Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B SEl Phone: 807-343-8177 Fax: 807-346-7770 Email: communications@lakeheadu.ca Vacancies for the Board of Governors Lakehead University is seeking interested and qualified individuals to serve on its Board of Governors for as early as September 2004. Terms are for three years. The Board of Governors consists of up to 30 members of diverse backgrounds and has primary responsibility for fiscal and management control of Lakehead University. The Board also works in partnership with the Senate toward the realization of the University's mission. Persons wishing to be considered for an appointment to the Lakehead University Board of Governors should submit a completed nomination form* which should include a brief curriculum vitae, a brief statement of interest, and the names and contact numbers of two character references, to: Board of Governors' Nominating Committee c/o Secretary of the Board Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5El by fax to 807-343-8075, or by e-mail to bdsensec@lakeheadu.ca *Nomination forms are available from the Secretary of the Board. The Nominating Committee will be reviewing applications and nominations in early spring. Candidates to be considered may be contacted for personal interviews. ■ Eleanor Abaya Director of Communications Phone: 807-343-8372 Email: eleanor.abaya@lakeheadu.ca Frances Harding Coordinator, Publications Phone: 807-343-8193 Email: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Marla Tomlinson Communications Officer Phone: 807-343-8177 Email: marla.tomlinson@lakeheadu.ca Tove Tronslien Webmaster Phone: 807-343-8499 Email: tove.tronslien@lakeheadu.ca Digital Photography Peter Puna Department of Graphics & Photography SN-0009 Phone: 807-343-8661 Email: peter.puna@lakeheadu.ca Lakehead UNIVERSITY � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.21 No.2 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter (table of contents) features articles on 2003's distinguished instructor, the history conference focused on the Finnish community, and updates on NOMS. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-02 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online https://writingresources.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/dcffcbf55070031e66682eb30c7b9d24.pdf 5bde01ea23591e3ef6579bb4bf4920a0 PDF Text Text ra Online A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, and Friends of Lakehead University May 2004, Vol. 21. No.3 Stories you may read online at agora. lakehead u.ca 1. Convocation 2004 Lakehead is gearing up for its 40th Convocation on Saturday, May 29, 2004. Author Austin Clarke and businessman Frank Dottori will be awarded Honorary Degrees. Dusty Miller will receive the title Fellow of Lakehead University and Robert Mace (8Admin'83) will receive the Alumni Honour Award. 2. ATAC Campaign Update Fundraising efforts have helped Lakehead University reach nearly 80% of the Capital Campaign project goal; ATAC Grand Opening Celebration; and ATAC Open House on May 29. 3. University Votes to Ban Smoking on Campus Starting July 1, 2004, Lakehead will be the first smoke-free campus in Ontario. 4. FedNor Supports Lakehead Projects "ATAC is a building that marries science and technology with the Arts and Sciences." - Dr. Fred Gilbert, President, Lakehead University Classical music set the tone on the evening of May 13 when over 300 donors, friends, faculty, staff, students, and alumni gathered for the ATAC Grand Opening Celebration. R Zuback Alumni FedNor funding totaling $924,457 will help in the development of five new initiatives: to enhance programming in Lakehead's Innovation Management Office; to design a toxicity prediction system for use in the pulp and paper production industry; to obtain accreditation and expand Lakehead's DNA and Forest Soils laboratories; and to purchase specialized equipment for testing wood products. continued on page 2 Lakehead UNIVERSITY �Stories you may read online at agora.lakeheadu.ca 5. Living Legacy Trust Enhances Forestry Research Lakehead will receive an estimated $1 million in funding from the Living Legacy Trust to enhance forestry research through the Living Legacy Research Program, the Living Legacy Graduate Scholarship, and the Living Legacy Trust Document Repository. 6. Dr. Ellie Prepas and Dr. Roger Strasser receive CFI Awards Dr. Ellie Prepas of the Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment and Dr. Roger Strasser of the Northern Ontario Medical School are the recipients of two awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). 7. NOMS Update Northern Ontario Medical School (NOMS) is in the process ot"confirming the appointment of over 150 faculty members who will teach across a range of disciplines. 8. New Masters Program in Environmental Engineering A new Masters of Science program in the field of Environmental Engineering will be taking its first group of students in September 2004. The program will integrate three engineering areas - chemical, civil, and mechanical - with the disciplines of biology, chemistry, forestry, and geology. 9. Campus News Dr. Laurie Hayes Appointed Vice-President (Academic); Kalash Bhaktia receives Lakehead University Staff Award; Lakehead Graduates' Employment Rate; CIBC Branch &: Small Business Banking Scholarship; Alumni Association Annual General Meeting and Call for Nominations. 10. Employee Service Recognition Reception Employees serving 20 and 30 years of service were recognized in April along with those retiring this year. June 6 Athletic Department Annual Golf Classic Centennial Golf Course June 18 16th Annual Maintenance Choice Golf Classic Northern Lights Golf Complex August 27 21st Annual Alumni Open Chapples Golf Course Lakehead University Alumni Awards 2004 The Alumni Association has singled out two men for special recognition this year: Robert Mace, recipient of the Alumni Honour Award, and Todd Moore, recipient of the Young Alumni Award. Robert Mace (BAdmin'83) began his career with Thunder Bay Hydro in 1991 and was appointed President and CEO in 2003. He is currently responsible for Robert Mace 135 employees and a budget of $84 million. Under his leadership, Thunder Bay Hydro is pursing a partnership with Lakehead University to provide more efficient energy use f~r several major power users in thA city. W Todd Moore (HBScF'98) is President of Moore Resource Management Inc., a - company he established in 2001 to offer leading edge Todd Moore global positioning system (GPS)-driven fieldwork in Thunder Bay. He employs four full-time Lakehead forestry graduates who supervise up to a dozen seasonal employees. Alumni and friends are invited to celebrate the 2004 Alumni Award recipients at the Alumni Dinner in the Faculty Lounge on Thursday, May 27, following the 2004 Annual Gen~ral Meeting. For details see Campus News. ■ -- Agoro Online - May 2004 - Page 2 �Guest Editorial y Eleanor Abaya, Director of Communications, Lakehead University Marketing Lakehead Private industry often borrows from academia. After all, the role of academia is to blaze new trails in knowledge creation. Central to our role as teachers is to challenge existing paradigms and raise questions about our accepted constructs, and in so doing, generate new ways of thinking and doing. Occasionally, however, academia borrows from business and industry. One such 'borrowed' concept is institutional marketing. In Canada in the last few years, the idea of marketing universities and colleges has become an imperative due to the growing competitive environment of post-secondary education. Although most post-secondary institutions have instinctively promoted themselves in order to achieve various objectives, ahe concept of strategically marketing Wniversities and colleges - in the way that private businesses market goods and services - is not only a fairly new concept, it is also one that is not appreciated or embraced by some of us in academia. The main reason for this is the perception that the 'business of marketing' runs counter to our societal role as a not-for-profit institution. Nonetheless, any organization whose ongoing operation or growth depends on the support or patronage - financial or otherwise - of discrete groups of audiences must seriously explore ways to market itself in a fashion similar to that of businesses marketing their products. Although this may be anathema to some academics, the same marketing principles do apply to the 'business' of marketing universities. Marketing a university is paradoxically simple and complex at the same me. Part of the reason is that busi• ess success is measured fundamen- Agoro Online - May 2004 - Page 3 tally in revenues, profits, and shareholder value; in contrast institutions of higher learning exist primarily to provide students (their "customers") the kind of education and campus experience each institution promises. Implicit in the above, however, is the expectation that institutions have the expertise and financial resources to deliver their promise. And therein lies the challenge. We compete not only for students, faculty, and staff; we also compete for financial resources, public and private. And competition means we need to be seen and heard by those audiences we wish to influence and persuade, or whose hearts and minds we wish to capture. Thus the need to market ourselves - to "brand" ourselves and establish our unique difference, showcase our strengths, and give our audiences a reason to choose Lakehead University over other institutions. Marketing Lakehead University does not mean surrendering to the God of Profit. In the context of our institutional short- and long-term viability, it means establishing the best partnerships and collaborations, and packaging the best of Lakehead so that we attract the kind of students we want, and the best faculty and staff we can find. It means demonstrating to alumni that Lakehead is worthy of their ongoing financial and volunteer support. It means giving private industry, the public, and governments confidence in the institution as a progressive and innovative place. It means working with each other in an integrated fashion so that we can make our meager resources work harder. And finally, it means using the media efficiently and effectively to achieve our goals. ■ Eleanor Abaya Lakehead U Wins Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education Award The Office of Communications has won a Bronze Award in the CCAE 2004 Prix D'Excellence in the category of Best Print Ad or Ad Campaign for the Lakehead University "We See You" campaign, designed to raise awareness of the University and encourage students to consider Lakehead when applying to university. The Prix D'Excellence is the prestigious annual awards program of the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education, which recognizes outstanding achievement in alumni affairs, public affairs, development, student recruitment, and overall institutional advancement. Lakehead University �CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2004 AWARD-WINNING ATHLETES ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Female Freshman Athlete Of The Year - Tara Boyce Male Freshman Athlete Of The Year - Kris Calloway Female Athlete Of The Year - Robyn DeGray Male Athlete Of The Year - Jeff Richards Men's Hockey Rookie Of The Year - Kris Callaway Most Improved Player - Hugo Lehoux Best Work Ethic Award - Joel Scherban Most Valuable Player - Jeff Richards Women's Volleyball Men's Soccer - Troy Galvin Women's Soccer - Sarah Sitch Women's Rugby - Jen Berry Men's Rugby - Mike Murray Men's Volleyball - Craig Tronsgard Rookie Of The Year - Jennifer Duggan Most Improved Player - Sabrina White Corrinne Kollman Award - Vicki Hexter Most Valuable Player - Erin Weir VARSITY SPORTS Nordic Skiing Women's Cross Country - MVP - Rebecca Richardson Men's Cross Country - MVP - Jon Balabuck Women's - MVS - Tara Redpath Men's - MVS - Jeff Seguin Most Improved Skier - Doug Bolster Rookie Of The Year - Emily Hayman Men's Basketball Women's Wrestling Email: communications@lakeheadu.ca Rookie Of The Year - Kiraan Posey Most Improved Player - Chris Richards Best Defensive Player - Matt Koeslag Most Valuable Player - Chris Swenson Most Improved Wrestler - Emily Mccague Most Valuable Wrestler - Melody Mccague Eleanor Abaya Director of Communications Phone: (807) 343-8372 Email: eleanor.abaya@lakeheadu.ca CLUB SPORTS - MVPs Women's Basketball Rookie Of The Year - Tara Boyce Most Improved Player - Katerina Martinovic Best Defensive Player - Megan Corby Most Valuable Player - Robyn DeGray Indoor Track & Field Women's MVP - Maureen Watson Men's MVP - Tony Valente Men's Wrestling Rookie Of The Year - Doug Rector Most Valuable Wrestler - Brent Fryia Frank Schaller Memorial Award - Trevor Manchester OTHER PRESENTATIONS Argus Award - Adam Eikenberry Erron Williams Spirit Award - Jon Balabuck Hank Akervall Memorial Award - Ryan Sinninghe Agora Online The Agora Online is produced by the Office of Communications and distributed to staff, faculty, and friends of Lakehead University. We welcome your contributions. Please send them to: Office of Communications Lakehead University 955 Oliver Rd Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Phone: (807) 343-8177 Fax: (807) 346-7770 Frances Harding Coordinator, Publications Phone: (807) 343-8193 Email: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Marla Tomlinson Communications Officer Phone: (807) 343-8177 Email: marla.tomlinson@lakeheadu.ca Tove Tronslien Webmaster Phone: (807) 343-8499 Email: tove.tronslien@lakeheadu.ca Digital Photography Peter Puna Department of Graphics & Photography Phone: (807) 343-8661 Email: peter.puna@lakeheadu.ca Lakehead UNIVERSITY � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.21 No.3 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter features updates on the ATAC Campaign and an article on Lakehead becoming Ontario's first university to ban smoking on campus! Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-05 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online https://writingresources.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/cd21b3d82ac962ff3fa1d5ff9ea1ccf4.pdf f52884f44fb32f51d4dc5c794b201a52 PDF Text Text ra Online A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, and Friends of Lakehead University October 2004, Vol. 21. No.4 Stories you may read online at agora.lakeheadu.ca 1. School of Medicine Breaks Ground Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty was at Lakehead on August 26, 2004, to participate in a historic ground-breaking ceremony for a new $8-million building for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. (I to r) Bill Mauro, Dr. Roger Strasser, Ken Boshcoff, and Premier Dalton McGuinty & e have a historic opportunity to make Ontario's health care system responsive today for the generations to come, said Premier Dalton McGuinty. ''With the same hard work and perseverance that helped create the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, I know that we can deliver the high quality health care that Northerners, and all Ontarians, want and deserve. 11 11 2. Profiles Dr. Laurie Hayes, Vice-President (Academic) and Provost Dr. Rui Wang, Vice-President (Research) Dr. Lauri Gilchrist, Associate Vice-Provost (Aboriginal Initiatives) Dr. Gary Boire, Dean of Graduate and International Studies Dr. Daniel Hunt, Campus Dean -- West, Northern Ontario School of Medicine Architectural Rendering of the new School of Medicine Building 3. Department Feature: Lakehead University Student Union Student-centred learning is central to Graham Strickert and the projects he is championing as President of the Lakehead University Student Union. 4. Campus News Construction begins on Multi-Sport Athletics Complex; In Our Shoes -- Disability Etiquette and Sensitivity: A Guide to Positive Interactions; Blue Bag Blitz; Name Changes ... continued on page 2 Ms V. Bonnie Moore Alumni/Advancement Lakehead UNIVERSITY �Stories you may read online at agora.lakeheadu.ca 5. Accreditation The Northern Ontario School of Medicine has been granted a provisional accreditation status for Year I by the Liaison Committee of Medical Education (LCME) and the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical School (CACMS). 6. Paleo-DNA Lab receives Accreditation Lakehead University's Paleo-DNA laboratory is the first university laboratory in Canada to become accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for Forensic DNA testing. 7. Dr. Walter Epp appointed to Kosovo Educator Development Project Lakehead University Associate Professor of History Education has been selected to support Kosovar Educators in advancing the educational reform process. 8. Honors & Awards Sarah Link; Kezia Pickard; Banana Split. Exchange Program Promotes North American Mobility by Frances Harding Does the idea of spending a semester in sunny Mexico appeal to you? How about in the United States? If you are concerned about issues in water resources, engineering, environmental sciences, and natural hazards, and want to benefit from the experience of studying in another country, contact Dr. Urned Panu. Panu is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Lakehead and the Project Director of a trilateral initiative that will see up to 42 students (14 each from Canada, Mexico, and the United States) studying at six different universities over a four-year period. The six universities include Lakehead University and the University of Regina in Canada, Louisiana State University and Purdue University in the United States, and the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico and the University de las Americas, Puebla, in Mexico. Panu believes the Student Exchange Program will offer tremendous opportunities for everyone - the participants, Lakehead's Faculty of Engineering, and the profession at large. Lakehead University "One of the objectives of this program is for students and faculty to gain an understanding of the different cultures. How do engineers in Mexico, for example, address probe lems in the areas of environmental sciences and engineering? "Students who take part in the exchange program will have the opportunity to prepare themselves as internationally trained professionals, capable of confronting global problems with integrated and interdisciplinary perspectives. They will have the language skills, knowledge of other cultures, and understanding of global markets to be really effective." To date, Panu has held one information session on the program and has been approached by two Lakehead civil engineering students who want to spend the winter term at either Louisana State University or at Purdue University in Indiana. (The expected duration of study will vary from a minimum of one semester to a maximum of one year.) He is hop.A ing to drum up more interest amon• students by hosting another information session and submitting articles to the Argus this fall. The student exchange program is being administered collectively by International Academic Mobility (1AM), Learning and Literacy Directorate, Human Resources Skill Development Canada (HRSDC); the Fund for Improvement of Post Secondary Education (FIPSE), US Department of Education; and the Direcci6n de Desarollo Universitario, Secretaria de Educaci6n Publica (SEP) in Mexico. The Project Co-Director at the University of Regina is Dr. Gerald Fuller, Professor and Chair, Environmental Systems Engineering Program . ■ For more information, contact contact Dr. Umed Panu at 343-8678 o • by email: umed.panu@lakeheadu.t!lfll Agoro Online - October 2004 - Page 2 �President's Message Dr. Fred Gilbert, President, Lakehead University Welcome, everyone, to a new academic year. As you can see elsewhere in the Agora, we also welcome a number of new people -- faculty, staff, and administrators -- to the University. This summer has seen intensive competition for students, with the southern Ontario universities trying to maximize incoming numbers to compensate for budgets that were based on revenues promised by the former government. The only new money available is for growth, as the Quality Assurance funding did not materialize. This has meant budget reductions at many other universities in the 2-4% range. Fortunately, we based both our revenue and growth on conservative estimates, and it appears we can weather next year barring an unexpected expense. e good news is that Bob Rae is • nducting a review of the post-secondary sector, and I am convinced that he not only understands the needs of the system but also is aware of the special challenges to, and importance of, the northern universities. We still require that our unfunded Basic Income Units (BIU) situation be rectified. This alone would solve a good portion of our budgetary concerns and help assure that the remaining $3-million debt is paid off within the expected time frame. I firmly believe that Lakehead University will soon be recognized as the standard for performance in smaller comprehensive Canadian universities. Considering all the challenges we have dealt with successfully and the growing reputation of our research and teaching programs, Lakehead is a model of efficiency and productivity. We have not been satis• d with the status quo but have ~ade strides to be a leader in post- Agoro Online - October 2004 - Page 3 secondary education. We have made a commitment to more reasonable workloads and have completed our second Strategic Plan; and the second Campus Climate Survey shows us making progress on many fronts. While much remains to be done, we can take pride in our accomplishments as a community. I wish you all a successful and productive year! ■ Dr. Fred Gilbert 40th Anniversary by Heather Ives The year 2005 marks the 40th anniversary of Lakehead University, and the Alumni Association, along with the campus community, invites you to join the festivities. Currently, plans are underway to hold celebratory events throughout the year, with our "Celebration Weekend" taking place September 8-11, 2005. All alumni, students, and friends are encouraged to attend as we honor our past accomplishments and look forward to future success. Possible activities for the weekend include a golf day, campus tours, open houses, the grand opening of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, BBQs, gala dinner and much, much more. If you have an idea for an event please let us know. Class and small group reunions will also take place over the weekend. Classes from 1965 (40th), 1970 (35th), 1975 (30th), 1980 (25th), 1985 (20th), 1990 (15th), 1995 (10th), 2000 (5th) are encouraged to celebrate their own unique anniversaries. As well, other small group reunions are also welcomed as part of the Celebration Weekend. The Office of Alumni Relations will offer assistance in planning reunions by providing mailings, helping to find lost classmates, booking venues and meals, and coordinating any other special details. Of course, a weekend like this would not be possible without the help of many volunteers. Opportunities exist for volunteers to assist in various roles over the next year including participating in planning committees, organizing reunions, as well as assisting at the weekend itself. Make the "Celebration Weekend" an event you won't forget. Contact Heather Ives at (807) 346-7784 or by email: 40years@lakeheadu.ca or check out the website: www.lakeheadualumni.ca/40years ■ Lakehead University �The Perfect Warm-Up Tips from the world of competitive wrestling that have applications beyond athletics. before each and every match, you will eliminate the negative thoughts that occur when you do a random warm-up. Whether you are wrestling a novice or last year's champion, you will do the same warm-up and think the same thoughts and cue words. by Rachel Dean Do you get really nervous before your wrestling matches? Do you start thinking about all the possible things that could go wrong? If so, then you are experiencing anxiety, which is a normal response to a situation where you feel threatened. There are two kinds of anxiety: cognitive (psychological) and somatic (physiological). Too much of either kind can hinder your performance, however, you need some somatic anxiety in order to arouse your body and get you ready to compete. The key to preventing negative thoughts from hindering your performance is mental preparation. In the book, Wrestle Your Perfect Match, Coach Beasey Hendrix, a former US Olympic Greco Psychological Skills Coach, recommends designing a "perfect warmup" that you do before each and every match. This warm-up becomes a ritual for you and becomes an automatic way for you to prepare for each match. Instead of using your warm-up as a time to worry and be anxious about your upcoming match, use the time to focus on your goals, get in your zone, and get your mind and body ready to wrestle. Write down your perfect warm-up, step by step, including a detailed description of what you will be doing, what you will say to yourself, what kind of music you will be listening to, and who will accompany you. By performing the same warm-up Think of cue words that you like to use and thoughts that you would like to think before your match. Some examples of cue words include: "explode," "drive," "punish," and "power." Examples of thoughts or affirmations include: "I am unbeatable," "No one can turn me," and "I control the tempo." In order to help you implement your perfect warm-up, Coach Hendrix suggests creating a tape which has both music and dialogue on it. The dialogue could be your own voice, your coach's or the voice of someone who motivates you. Listen to the tape each time you are getting prepared to wrestle in order to to help you think positively. If outside thoughts enter your head, stop them immediately and focus back to the voice on the tape. Try to implement some of these strategies in the upcoming season as a method of controlling cognitive anxiety so that you can wrestle your best against each opponent you face. ■ "You don't have to set your sights on winning all your wrestling matches, just the next one." - Beasey Hendrix Rachel Dean is a Master's student in Kinesiology with specialization in Gerontology. She wrote this article for the Ontario Amateur Wrestling Association. Agora Online The Agora Online is produced by the Office of Communications and distributed to staff faculty, and friends of Lakehead University. ' We welcome your contributions. Please send them to: Office of Communications Lakehead University 955 Oliver Rd Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 Phone: (807) 343-8177 Fax: (807) 346-7770 Email: communications@lakeheadu.ca Eleanor Abaya Director of Communications Phone: (807) 343-8372 Email: eleanor.abaya@lakeheadu.ca Frances Harding Coordinator, Publications Phone: (807) 343-8193 Email: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Marla Tomlinson Communications Officer Phone: (807) 343-8177 Email: marla.tomlinson@lakeheadu.ca Tove Tronslien Web master Phone: (807) 343-8499 Email: tove.tronslien@lakeheadu.ca Michelle Korobanik Communications Assistant Phone: (807) 766-7159 Email: michelle.korobanik@lakeheadu.ca Digital Photography Peter Puna Department of Graphics & Photography Phone: (807) 343-8661 Lakehead UNIVERSITY � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.21 No.4 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter features articles on the Paleo-DNA Lab receiving accreditation, Dalton McGuinty visiting Lakehead's school of medicine and profiles on various professors. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-10 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online https://writingresources.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/648d06b347de72bb45482e6e3069550d.pdf 63fa2056aa8a6e65c5a828f80a0b044e PDF Text Text Susan C. Wright Alumni/Advancement ra Online A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, and Friends of Lakehead University November 2004, Vol. 21. No.S Stories you may read online at agora.lakeheadu.ca 1. Nanotechnology: The Science of the Infinitesimally Small Dr. Aicheng Chen of the Department of Chemistry is opening a whole new world of possibilities through his research into nanotechnology. 2. Faculty and Staff Profiles: lrfan Khan Senior Systems Program mer/Analyst, Technology Services Centre Take Your Child to Work Day: Nov. 3 Kaitlyn Kelly, a grade 9 student at St. Ignatius High School, began her day in the Office of Financial Services where her mother, Rita Blais, is Controller. Later, she teamed up with others her age - Erinn Zachary, Nicole Gvora, Rebecca Gillies, Laura Husiak, Alex Stevenson, Tonya Koski, Nelson Poole, and Darren Cizmar - for a tour of the campus. "No man needs sympathy because he has to work ... Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) Dr. Jill Konkin Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs, Northern Ontario School of Medicine 3. "Turning Points" Aid in the Treatment of Eating Disorders Dr. Ron Davis of the Department of Psychology is building on the success of a therapy program called Turning Points to prevent teens from developing eating disorders. 4. Campus News Dr. Mark Howe, Dr. Jean-Yves Bernard, Mun Tran Lakehead UNIVERSITY �Guest Editorial Six Degrees of Dignity: Emancipation for Canadians with Disabilities by David Shannon The following is an excerpt of a keynote address given at the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Symposium held in Thunder Bay, October 29-30. estern society is founded on a classical liberal understanding of the self. This perspective regards human dignity as the primary social and personal value. Dignity is realized through an individual freedom that is brought to bear in the course of the self's participation in meaningful decision making and exercise of individual responsibility. W The right to dignity for all is explicitly recognized in Canadian law. In practice, however, socioeconomic and historical circumstance has conspired to debar a variety of individuals and groups from the concern and respect their nature as persons demands. Prominent among these excluded groups are members of the disabled community who are marginalized by a society that regularly neglects to recognize their needs, capacities, and merits as individuals. I posit that there are Six Degrees of Dignity needed to reverse social and attitudinal exclusion, currently articulated in Canadian society's construction of the disabled self. These are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Dignity Dignity Dignity Dignity Dignity Dignity in Law of Self in Public Perception in the Community in Public Policy in Future Public consciousness and discourse on disability is suffused with the Lakehead University dominant assumption that societal resources can only be effectively employed through investment in curative research programs. This supposition has become so compelling that it is now commonly regarded as a matter of "common sense," and alternative agendas of intervention are routinely discarded as undeserving of serious consideration. There are a number of problems with this approach. First, there is the purely practical difficulty of discovering a remedial solution to many categories of disability. While the benefits of medical research cannot be discounted, an exclusive emphasis on providing a cure essentially discounts the immediate, day-to-day reality of the people with disabilities. The tangible and concrete problems of everyday life cannot be deferred in anticipation of a practicable cure in the undetermined future. Second, the needs and objectives of economically driven medical research programs may not coincide with the needs and objectives of members of the disabled community. No matter how well intentioned research programs are, they frequently fail to recognize the practical priorities of disabled individuals. This state of affairs is exacerbated by the fact that the goals of research programs are, as a rule, controlled and directed by the non-disabled. To date, however, little attention has been given to the absence of the disabled from the kinds of medical decision-making processes that most immediately affect their own lives. But people with disabilities are not only excluded from the realm of medical decision making. The problem, in reality, is more insidious and reaches deep into the domain of Canadian society itself. Briefly stated, Canadian society is infused with an insidious "ableism" that sustains and accentuates a view of the disabled as individuals inherently incapable of applying themselves to either the practical tasks of everyday life or, more generally, of adhering to the standards and principles that define social worth and cultural significance in Canadian society. Physical disability is not considered for what it is: a difference in the state of the body. Rather it is viewed as a sign that the individual is not a fully functioning, autonomous self, not completely a character capable of exercising freedom of choice in the pursuit of personal responsibility and selfdetermination. In other words, a body meant to be the object of either pity or fear. The refusal to recognize the integrity of the disabled self finds concomitant expression in condescending attitudes of "pity" and "sympathy" and the belief that (like the very young and the very old) the disabled must be "looked after for their own good." This fundamental lack of respect for the self not only engenders forms of marginalization for the disabled but, moreover, in a cruel reversal, serves to internalize the message of exclusion to the disabled themselves. By minimizing its own expectations for equality and dignity, contemporary society effectively underscores the inequity and discrimination people with disabilities are trying to overcome. ■ David Shannon is a graduate of Lakehead and an activist for the rights of people with disabilities. He practices law in Thunder Bay. Agoro Online - November 2004 - Page 2 �Department Feature Office of Graduate and International Studies By Frances Harding, Publications Officer prepare the agenda, keep the minutes and the historic records, and make recommendations. As well, we look after all of the academic regulations, and provide financial aid services -the type of service the Financial Aid Office does for undergraduate students." Tracy Al-idrissi, Admissions Officer, prescreens all applications to Graduate Studies, and she makes the admissions decisions for International undergraduate students. Staff in the Office of Graduate and lntemational Studies (l-r) Cindy Campanotto, Wendy Bons, Dr. Gary Boire, Susan Burton, Tracy Al-idrissi, and Lynn Go/lat, help to meet the needs of more than 530 graduate, international and exchange students. n a Wednesday afternoon in mid-October, Lori Bradford is teaching survival skills to five new graduate students in the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks &: Tourism. She is halfway through a Master's program in Environmental Studies at Lakehead, and she is teaching her junior classmates how to navigate life as a graduate student. O Bradford's PowerPoint presentation is loaded with tips on how to choose a thesis topic, when to source funding for conferences, what to expect as a Teaching Assistant, and where to find help on everything from bursaries to ethics boards. "Get to know Lynn Gollat," she tells the group. "Her help is invaluable." Lynn Gollat is the Graduate Studies Officer and one of six staff who works in the Office of Graduate and International Studies. She is responsible for administering graduate scholarships and grants, Agoro Online - November 2004 - Page 3 liaising with federal funding agencies, counselling students, and working with graduate coordinators to track the progress of graduate students as they complete their programs. Along with the Dean of Graduate and International Studies, Dr. Gary Boire, Gollat liaises with the regulating body that governs graduate studies in Ontario, the Ontario Council for Graduate Studies (OCGS). "Graduate and international studies are essential if Lakehead University is to flourish in the 21st century," says Boire. "Graduate studies is where innovation happens. Without graduate work, we wouldn't have insulin, or biotechnology, or new theories of culture, history, or languages." The Office is responsible for the Senate Graduate Studies Committee and the Senate Graduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee, says Gollat. "We Wendy Bons, the International Recruitment Officer, looks after International student recruitment and liaises with international agents charged with recruiting students to Lakehead. As well, she oversees all of the exchange agreements with partner institutions in Australia, Finland, France, Germany, Mexico, and Sweden. Exchange agreements, like the recently signed trilateral initiative linking Canada, Mexico, and the United States, are drafted by Bons. Susan Burton, the International Student Coordinator, counsels the International students on academic and non-academic matters, plans social and academic activities, greets the students when they arrive in Thunder Bay, and generally helps them to adjust to life in Canada. Cindy Campanotto, Administrative Assistant, performs many different roles including reception. Together, the six staff members make a formidable team. ■ For more information on Graduate and International Studies, visit the website: www.ogis.lakeheadu.ca Lakehead University �The Grapevine Agora Online by Lori Fleming and Karen Stecky Welcome to The Grapevine, a new column about people at Lakehead and their interests and activities beyond the campus. If you have news you would like to share, send it by email: grapevine@lakeheadu.ca or call Lori Fleming 343-8589 or Karen Stecky 343-8961 Thunder Bay Party in Toronto Former LUSU President Glendon Tremblay was one of about 100 people attending the 8th Annual Thunder Bay Party in Toronto on Friday, October 15, 2004. Alumni from Lakehead and Confederation College joined with other former residents of Thunder Bay at Montana, a downtown bar. Canadian Olympian and Thunder Bay native Curt Harnett was on hand to take part in the festivities. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming and the party went on until 2 a.m. There was much talk about the upcoming Lakehead alumni event on November 10 when the Thunderwolves Men's Hockey Team takes on the team from York University. There was also much excitement about the 40th Anniversary Celebration taking place at Lakehead University next year. Plans for next year's party are already in the works. The event will take place on October 14, 2005, at Montana. For more information, contact Rob Zuback at the Office of Alumni Relations (807) 343-8155. Leadership Thunder Bay Lisa Beckwick, Public Knowledge Transformation Coordinator in the Department of Lifelong Learning, is one of 22 graduates of the inaugural year of Leadership Thunder Bay. Beckwick is a graduate of Lakehead University and a lifelong resident of Thunder Bay. Leaders~ip Thunder Bay creates networks of diverse leaders who explore issues facing Thunder Bay. For more information visit www.leadershiptb.com In Memoriam Marianne Arvelin passed away on Friday, October 22, 2004, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She worked in the Registrar's Office and in the Financial Aid Office of the former Student Services for 20 years and will be missed by a large network of friends and colleagues. "Marianne was a pleasure to work with," says Financial Aid Administrator Phyllis Bosnick. "She always put the students first and would go 'to bat' for them if she had to. Although she had left Financial Aid, she had remained a member of the Financial Aid family, attending as many of our social gatherings as she could, most recently at the end of August." ■ The Agora Online is produced by the Office of Communications and distributed to staff, faculty, and friends of Lakehead University. We welcome your contributions. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.21 No.5 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter features articles on nanotechnology, faculty profiles, and a therapy program called "Turning Points" for eating disorders. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-11 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online https://writingresources.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/f43033431e844041f4ca11a2c6c7d814.pdf 8b7e6e2bdda255098bb86c4be493aae2 PDF Text Text ra Online A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, and Friends of Lakehead University December 2004, Vol. 21. No. 6 Stories you may read online at agora. lakehead u.ca 1. Number One in ''Value Added" For the third time, Maclean's has ranked Lakehead the number one university in Canada in "Value Added." Department Feature: Athletics 3. ICR Discoveries A new research partnership in Thunder Bay will bring together the best cancer research talent. 4. Synergy Award for Innovation The Forest Watershed and Riparian Disturbance (FORWARD) research project has won a 2004 NSERC Synergy Award for Innovation. 5. Terry Fox provides Inspiration for International Conference Dr. Jane Taylor reports on the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity's 7th symposium. A Gift to Last Dr. Penny Petrone, Professor Emerita of Education, has donated her collection of papers to the Chancellor Paterson Library. This substantial collection includes material relating to Petrone's three books on Aboriginal literature in Canada, the prose and poetry of Canadian poet Isabella Valancy Crawford (1850-1887), and research material relating to education in Canada. 6. Stress and Memory Dr. Mark Howe is conducting research into the effects of maltreatment on the memory of abused children. 7. Letter from Murmansk Robin Ranger reflects upon his experience as an exchange student in Russia. At a reception held in Dr. Petrone's honor last month, University Librarian Anne Deighton said, "Dr. Petrone is considered to be a pioneer in researching and writing about the literature of Canada's Aboriginal people. The material she amassed will be an invaluable source of information, not only for students and faculty but also for visiting scholars. " 8. Campus News Lakehead U Staff Award; NSERC Award for Research Capacity Development; Bioterrorism in Healthcare; Francis Clayton; Friend Raising while Fundraising. Cathy Trojan Alumni/Advancement 9. The Grapevine Definition Quest; Marla Tomlinson; Carol Otte; Tracey Henriksson. Lakehead UNIVERSITY �President's Message The Maclean 's University Rankings and other Important Matters by Dr. Fred Gilbert President and Vice-Chancellor, Lakehead University I must admit that part of my disenchantment with the Maclean's rankings comes when my Alma Mater(s) crow about their placement in the rankings. Naturally, there is no acknowledgement that the placements carry little significance as to the actual quality of education received vis-a-vis other universities. The same caveats apply whether you are first or last and these are: • There is precious little difference in most categories and the margin of statistical error about the mean encompasses most of the data points. • The measures are primarily input in nature, e.g. does the percentage of students with an incoming average >75% really say anything about the quality of education provided? • A substantial weighting is still given to essentially a popularity poll where the vast majority of respondents across the country have no idea what goes on at Lakehead but are still willing to rate us. • At the end of the day it is really about how well our students are actually educated and how well they perform once they enter society (c.f. Shale and Liu, 2002). In fact, the best determinants of a university's performance are those related to student success and student experience. Maclean's moved somewhat in this direction this year with a survey of student satisfaction. Now if they were to replace some of the input measures with these responses and the value Lakehead University added analysis (where Lakehead placed first in Canada for the second year in a row), we might see a significant improvement over what has become a perennial 17th place ranking in a category that truly compares unlike institutions. Unfortunately, there is good evidence that the rankings influence decisions regarding which university to attend, particularly for those students who have no other reference point (Mueller and Rockerbic, 2002). institution and its primary "selling" points. The intent is to offset a 1 7th place Primarily Undergraduate ranking with real information and a positive public image. While other universities are entering this arena, we have made a commitment to be successful in an increasingly competitive marketplace and to show the comprehensive nature of our university. Finally, there is corroboration that the categories Maclean's uses compare unlike institutions. Page and Cramer (2000) contend that appropriate cluster analysis would place Lakehead University in a category with universities very different from the Maclean's Primarily Undergraduate group. Even in 2000 we were more like the Comprehensive category and our peers in the cluster analysis used to generate three groupings, the number of groupings used by Maclean's, were Calgary, Carleton, Concordia, Manitoba, Memorial, Moncton, New Brunswick, Ryerson, Saskatchewan, Sherbrooke, Wilfrid Laurier, and Windsor. we are left with how to In the final analysis, we are left with how to deal with misleading information that could negatively impact our enrolment. This is where the Office of Communications plays an important role in harmonizing our institutional websites, presenting a consistent image of Lakehead whether in print, correspondence, or visual forms, and in coordinating the awareness campaign to market the "In the final analysis, deal with misleading information that could negatively impact our enrolment." We soon will know the recommendations of Bob Rae's Review of the Post-Secondary Education Sector. The University's response, formulated by a task force representing the community of interests on campus, is at http://www.lakeheadu.ca/-analysis/lk hdresponsetoraereview.pdf on Lakehead's webpage. The message is consistent with the one we have been making to government over the past six years. And if we finally can have redress for our chronic underfunding due to the stranded students created by over a decade of public policy, which disadvantaged this university, we truly will have captured the power to build an increasingly bright future for Lakehead. Agoro Online - December 2004 - Page 2 �We came within 26 full-time students of meeting our budget target for this fall. Close enough that we can manage this year's fiscal challenges barring unforeseen catastrophes. However, until we have greater certainty around future funding we must be extremely cautious as we develop next year's budget. We must not put the University at risk by overextending ourselves fiscally so commitments to new funding will be limited, strategic, and based on sound business planning. We will continue to shore up those areas in greatest need and make policy decisions that will make economic sense, both in the short and long term. There is continued growth in research funding and graduate student numbers and great potential in international student education through distributed learning and recruitment to the campus. In fact, distributed learning and the capacity that exists with ATAC and the growing faculty engagement with the technology there, is critical to the long-term success of Lakehead. The nature of post-secondary education is undergoing a fundamental change and those institutions that understand that, and seize the opportunities presented, will survive and flourish. Finally, let me comment on the recent and continuing controversy surrounding the Coors Maxim event held at the Outpost by LUSU. This event has galvanized people in a way that bodes well for engaging in constructive dialogue. Students will decide, in a more culturally and gender-sensitive way, what events to hold on campus. We applaud these efforts and encourage that the dialogue be broadened to engage faculty and staff. Administration commends the initiatives now under way. Fundamentally, we all want a Agoro Online - December 2004 - Page 3 campus that creates a learning environment that respects individual and group interests in a direct and open manner. The University has a meaningful role and responsibility to play as a leader of societal reform, and a clear recognition of the values of diversity and cultural awareness should flow from here into the broader community. The recent controversy may aid us in this responsibility. My best wishes to all for the forthcoming holiday season. Safe passage home (and back to Lakehead) for our students and others travelling out of town, and may everyone enjoy the comforts of family and friends in this restorative time of rest and relaxation. ■ Mueller, R.E. and D. W. Rockerbic 2002. Do the Maclean 's rankings affect university cha ice?: evidence from Ontario. 36th Annual Meeting Can. Econ. Assoc., Calgary, AB. 20 pp. Page, S. and K. Cramer, 2000. Rankings of Canadian Universities, 2000: buyers beware. Can. /. Educ. 25(4): 297-309. Shale, D. and Y. Lui. 2002. Ranking the rankers of universities: Canada's Mac/eon's Magazine vs. U.S. News and World Report. 42nd Annual Forum Assoc. Inst. Res., Toronto, ON 17 pp NSERC Awards Lakehead $1.5 M for Research Capacity Development NSERC has granted Lakehead University $1.5 million dollars over five years through the NSERC Research Capacity Development in Small Universities Pilot program. The grant will be used to help overcome some of the barriers and challenges facing research productivity in the natural sciences and engineering at Lakehead University, in priority areas identified through the Lakehead University Strategic Research Plan. ■ Jennifer Becker, Andrew Maggy, and Meaghan Brinkman Friend Raising while Fund raising Creating and sustaining a personal connection with prospective donors is the priority of the Office of Development. But how can you personally reach out to 30,000 alumni? Lakehead's telefundraisers - a group of 18 student callers - do it by phone. From October through March, this dedicated group of students gather nightly in the Avila Centre to contact thousands of our alumni across Canada to support the Annual Fund. ■ Award to Staff for Outstanding Performance Nominations are now open for the Award to Staff for Outstanding Performance and/or Contributions. This award recognizes and rewards outstanding performance or contributions to the University by a non-faculty employee. For the complete policy outlining items such as the eligibility of candidates, selection criteria, and nomination guidelines, link to: http://www.lakeheadu.ca/-lusec/ award-staff.htm. To link to the Application Form: http://www.lakeheadu.ca/-humanres/ stafawrd.htm. Deadline for nominations: March 1, 2005 ■ Lakehead University �The Grapevine by Lori Fleming and Karen Stecky elcome to the Grapevine, a column about people at Lakehead and their interests and activities beyond the campus. If you have some news you would like to share through The Grapevine, send it by email: grapevine@lakeheadu.ca or speak to Lori Fleming (343-8589) or Karen Stecky (343-8961). W Definition Quest For the second year in a row, a Lakehead team earned first place standing at the annual Definition Quest, a fundraising event in support of literacy organized by the Thunder Bay Public Library, Friends of Thunder Bay Public Library, and Literacy Northwest. Team members Mike Richardson (English), Vic Smith (History), and Patricia Vervoort (Visual Arts) outpaced 20 other teams for, among other things, successfully defining the word for being slightly drunk ("squiffy") and shipworm ("teredo"). Dublin Marathon Marla Tomlinson, Communications Officer, recently returned from Dublin, Ireland, where she participated in a marathon to raise money for the Canadian Diabetes Association. This adventure enabled her to experience the beautiful sights of Ireland as well as to raise $5,600 for a worthy cause. Marla has been running for just over a year now and trained for this marathon Agora Online with an 18-week program. Her completion time was 5 hours and 51 seconds. "Running the marathon is the most challenging thing I have ever done, but I'm glad I did," she said. Marla plans to enter the Toronto Waterfront Marathon next September, and is planning to run the 10-Mile Road Race in Thunder Bay in May. Travels to China Carol Otte, Microcomputer Services Supervisor, Technology Services Centre, and her husband Peter travelled to China in October. She said Shanghai was modern and very busy and that she had to adapt to "a lack of personal space." The tour included meals held at massive restaurants with servings of a variety of authentic dishes, each meal including white rice and ending with a serving of watermelon. Two highlights of her trip to were the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an and the Great Wall that was "a thrill to walk on." Going Away on Sabbatical? A Lakehead University alumna is available to house-sit for faculty members away on sabbatical. If you would like more information, please contact Tracey Henriksson at thenriks@tbaytel.net or at 577-3900. ■ The Agora Online is produced by the Office of Communications and distributed to staff, faculty, and friends of Lakehead University. We welcome your contributions. Please send them to: Office of Communications Lakehead University 95S Oliver Rd Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B SEl Phone: (807) 343-8177 Fax: (807) 346-7770 Email: communications@lakeheadu.ca Eleanor Abaya Director of Communications Phone: (807) 343-8372 Email: eleanor.abaya@lakeheadu.ca Frances Harding Publications Officer Phone: (807) 343-8193 Email: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Marla Tomlinson Communications Officer Phone: (807) 343-8177 Email: marla.tomlinson@lakeheadu.ca Tove Tronslien Web master Phone: (807) 343-8499 Email: tove.tronslien@lakeheadu.ca Michelle Korobanik Communications Assistant Phone: (807) 766-7159 Email: michelle.korobanik@lakeheadu.ca Ben Kaminski Manager, Graphics & Photography Department of Graphics & Photography Phone: (807) 343-8190 Email: ben.kaminski@lakeheadu.ca Gail Zanette Computer Graphics Designer Department of Graphics & Photography Phone: (807) 343-8567 Email: gail.zanette@lakeheadu.ca Peter Puna Photographer Department of Graphics & Photography Phone: (807) 343-8661 Email: peter.puna@lakeheadu.ca .:··Lakehead UNIVERSITY � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.21 No.6 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter contains articles on stress and memory, Synergy award for Innovation, and a feature of the Athletics department. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-12 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online https://writingresources.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/7204e648d250e3bcea4246d3060a80ef.pdf c8e4dfc2def16e12ed36ef67733a1633 PDF Text Text ra Online A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, and Friends of Lakehead University January/February 2005, Vol. 22. No. 1 Stories you may read online at www.agora.lakeheadu.ca 1. 2004 Distinguished Instructor Award A profile of Dr. Margaret McKee, Associate Professor of Social Work 2. Orillia Satellite Campus Initiative Lakehead University and the City of Orillia have agreed, in principle, to develop a satellite campus in Orillia 3. Examining the Politics of Southeast Asia A profile on the life and work of Dr. Syed Serajul Islam, Chair of the Department of Political Science 4. Staff and Faculty Profiles 2004 Distinguished Instructor Dr. Margaret McKee, recipient of the Lakehead University 2004 Distinguished Instructor Award, is an exceptional teacher who brings leading-edge research into the classroom. "I believe that adult learners benefit from hearing how their teachers think, how they struggle with ideas and assumptions, how they argue a point, says McKee. "It is not the content per se that I want them to ·get'; what I want to model is the courage to think critically and independently, and to make a reasoned argument. 11 ■ Kevin Schlyter, Project Coordinator, Physical Plant ■ Dr. Mehdi Zahaf, Assistant Professor, Business Administration S. Perspective Dr. Tony Gillies shares his perspective of the 2004 Tsunami disaster and of Canada's apparent delay in deploying its Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) 6. Department Feature Office of Admissions and Recruitment 7. Campus News TSC Director Appointed; In Memoriam: David A. Jones; Hockey Partnership; Award to Staff for Outstanding Performance and/or Contributions; Business Administration Holiday Celebration 11 Rob Zuback Alumni/Advancement Lakehead UNIVERSITY �Orillia Satellite Campus Initiative CANADA ONTARIO QUEBEC Montreal by Frances Harding, Publications Coordinator ( ~ Utto#- -• --· 401 / 1 Lakehead University and the City of Orillia announced on January 18 that an agreement in principle had been reached to develop a satellite campus of the University in Orillia. Such a collaboration would offer, initially, academic courses and programs that can be partnered with Georgian College. It would respond to the City of Orillia's interests in international studies, Aboriginal studies, and tourism, and it would be linked to the distributed learning capacity of Lakehead University's Thunder Bay campus. These courses and programs would require physical facilities in Orillia that are compatible with the learning technology of the Advanced Technology and Academic Centre (ATAC) in Thunder Bay. Together with the City of Orillia and Georgian College, Lakehead University will explore the opportunity to provide academic programming in the City. "The City of Orillia is an ideal community to partner with our institution," says Dr. Fred Gilbert, President of Lakehead University. "Over the next months we will be working with the City, Georgian College, and our own faculty and staff to develop academic and business plans for the delivery of university education in Orillia. We are very positive about the enormous potential this initiative has for the community of Orillia as well as for Lakehead University." The City of Orillia approached Lakehead after discussing the matter with Mary Anne Chambers, the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, and with Bob Rae, Lakehead University the former premier of Ontario, who is chairing a review of postsecondary education for the Government of Ontario. Ml 40l approved. ■ Buffalo / Lakehead undertook the initiative because it was consistent with its 2005-2010 -;-- .,, -,......._....o,,;;-,, Chicago Strategic Plan and with the '5 OH U.S.A. University's response to the Rae Review where, under Recommendation 8, specific mention is made to a satellite campus. The matter was discussed by the Board of Governors and "We NV 90 NJ are very positive about the Advantages to Lakehead enormous potential There are many advantages to having a satellite campus. They include: increased student enrolment; the opportunity to increase Lakehead's distributed learning capacity; improved visibility and marketing opportunities; having a physical and political presence in southern Ontario; increased numbers of faculty; and access to greater fundraising opportunities. Says Dr. Gilbert, "I sincerely believe it is in the best interests of the University to take advantage of an attractive host community's interest in a partnership with Lakehead to establish, through comprehensive joint planning, the basis for a mutually beneficial academic initiative." Currently, the proposed campus location is lakefront property that would provide plenty of expansion as the Orillia campus student numbers grow. this initiative has e for the community of Orillia as well as for Lakehead University. " Dr. Fred Gilbert Both academic and business plans recommended by the Orillia University Implementation Task Force, will be presented to the Senate and Board of Governors before the satellite campus is established. An initial target date to start the satellite campus in Orillia has been set for the fall of 2006. ■ Agoro Online - January/February 2005 - Page 2 �Arthur Mauro fihallenge In January, the Arthur Mauro Challenge was announced, in which Arthur Mauro will match any donation up to $150,000 made to the ATAC - Future of the North Capital Campaign by members of the Italian community, Arthur Mauro was born and raised in Thunder Bay and, although he has since left the community, he has never forgotten his roots. Mauro has fond memories of growing up on Secord Street in Port Arthur as well as his time at Port Arthur Collegiate Institute. He has since moved to Winnipeg, but because of his commitment to his hometown and the realization of the importance of Lakehead University to the community, he has committed up to $150,000 to the ATAC - Future of the North Capital Campaign. He is challenging the Thunder Bay Italian ~mmunity to match this •ntribution. The organization working to establish a Chair of Italian Studies at Lakehead is helping the University meet this challenge, and the president of the organization, John Bonofiglio, is excited to see Lakehead and the Italian community work together on a common goal. ■ Lakehead U President Term Extended Jackie Dojack, Chair of the Board of Governors of Lakehead University, announced on January 1 3 the renewal of the contract of Dr. Frederick Gilbert, President of Lakehead University. The unanimous vote of confidence by the Board of Governors extends Dr. Gilbert's current contract, which was due to completed on December 31, • 06, to May 31, 2010. Agoro Online - January/February 2005 - "Lakehead University has experienced many challenges over the last few years, many of which are directly attributable to inadequate funding and a declining university student population in the Northwestern region, the primary catchment area of Lakehead University," says Dojack. "Despite these challenges, Dr. Gilbert has leveraged the strengths of the University faculty and researchers, staff, and alumni to embark on a vision of academic excellence and technology-assisted learning. Some of these challenges will continue to tax the University's limited resources, passion, and creativity, but the Board, with broad support from the University community, believes Dr. Gilbert will continue to lead the University to enable it to carve a special niche among institutions of higher learning, while enhancing its economic impact on the City of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Celebrate! he campus kick-off event to mark Lakehead University's 40th Anniversary took place in the Agora on January 12 when balloons were released from the balcony, and coffee and cake were served to students, staff, and faculty. T Over 100 guests were in attendance to hear speeches from Lakehead U President Dr. Fred Gilbert, Alumni Association President Ken Owen, and LUSU President Graham Strickert. Ontario." ■ Award to Staff for Outstanding Performance Nominations are now open for the Award to Staff for Outstanding Performance and/or Contributions. This award recognizes and rewards outstanding performance or contributions to the University by a non-faculty employee. For the complete policy outlining items such as the eligibility of candidates, selection criteria, and nomination guidelines, link to: http://www.lakeheadu.ca/-lusec/ award-staff.htm. To link to the Application Form: http://www.lakeheadu.ca/-humanr es/stafawrd.htm. Deadline for nominations: March 1, 2005 ■ Executive Planning Committee Cochairs Sharon Cole-Paterson and Mark Piovesana Lakehead will be hosting special anniversary events all through 2005, including the Anniversary Celebration Weekend, September 29 to October 2, 2005 Read more about the Executive Planning Committee in the story, 40th Anniversary Update, published in this issue of Agora Online. To find a listing of 40th Anniversary Events, visit the website: lakeheadualumni.ca/40years/ Lakehead University �Guest Editorial Deliberative Democracy and Citizenship by Professor George Fallis, York University The Agora Online is produced by the Office of Communications and distributed to staff, faculty, and friends of The following is a brief excerpt from an essay entitled ''The Mission of the University'' by Professor George Fallis, Department of Economics and Division of Social Science, York University. It was written for submission to the Postsecondary Review: Higher Expectations for Higher Education, chaired by Bob Rae, former premier of the Province of Ontario. You may read the full essay online: www.thinkontario.com One strand of this current literature on citizenship is especially interested in how political participation in our liberal democracies might be increased and how the civility and public-spiritedness of citizens could be encouraged. Will Kymlicka and Wayne Norman survey this literature in their article: "Return of the Citizen: A Survey of Recent Work on Citizenship Theory." They identify several answers to the question of how the challenges to democratic citizenship might be met. One answer comes from liberal virtue theorists. They acknowledge that liberals must share blame for the current imbalance between rights and responsibilities. Liberals placed too much emphasis "on the justification of rights and the institutions to secure these rights, without attending to the responsibilities of citizens." Liberal virtue theorists articulate a list of citizenship virtues, including political virtues: a "capacity to discern and respect the rights of others, willingness to demand only what can be paid for, ability to evaluate the performance of those in office, willingness to engage in public discourse." According to Kymlicka and Norman, "it is the last two virtues - the ability to question authority and the willingness to engage in public discourse - which are the most distinctive components of liberal virtue theory." These capacities of a good citizen have clear and direct implications for undergraduate education. An undergraduate education is wellsuited to developing the capacity to question authority and the willingness to engage in public discourse. And the complementarity to the concept of a deliberative democracy is also clear. An undergraduate education should include the development of political virtues and prepare citizens for participation in a deliberative democracy. Thus, universities have a new mission, a mission because they are institutions of democracy. Great universities should be judged not just by the quality of their research, the learning of their students, and the contributions and accomplishments of their graduates, but also by their service to democratic society as critic, conscience and public intellectual and by their preparation of students for citizenship. ■ Lakehead University. We welcome your contributions. Please send them to: Office of Communications Lakehead University 955 Oliver Rd Thunder Bay, Ontario P78 5E1 Phone: (807) 343-8177 Fax: (807) 346-7770 Email: communications@lakeheadu.ca Eleanor Abaya Director of Communications Phone: (807) 343-8372 Email: eleanor.abaya@lakeheadu.ca Frances Harding Publications Officer Phone: (807) 343-8193 Email: frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Marla Tomlinson Communications Officer Phone: (807) 343-8177 Email: marta.tomlinson@lakeheadu.ca Tove Tronslien Web master Phone: (807) 343-8499 Email: tove.tronslien@lakeheadu.ca Michelle Korobanik Communications Assistant Phone: (807) 766-7159 Email: michelle.korobanik@lakeheadu.ca Ben Kaminski Manager, Graphics & Photography Phone: (807) 343-8190 Email: ben.kaminski@lakeheadu.ca Gail Zanette Computer Graphics Designer Phone: (807) 343-8567 Email: gail.zanette@lakeheadu.ca Peter Puna Photographer Phone: (807) 343-8661 Email: peter.puna@lakeheadu.ca Lakehead UNIVERSITY � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.22 No.1 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This online Agora newsletter features articles on the 2004 Distinguished Instructor Award (given to Dr. Margaret McKee), politics of Southeast Asia, 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 2005-01 Agora Agora Magazine Agora online https://writingresources.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/548c398a242b076660be0e993ad482ff.pdf 00ca1ac1becadba3c85595b49c31e4d2 PDF Text Text Inside: 3 5 6 8 10 Host family program Sports medicine clinic Dr. Weir's back! New on campus Research news SUPPORT THE UNITED WAY The Way to Help The Most ~~i:v Lakehead fi)university _Agor~ TIIUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL.5 NO.10 NOVEMBER 1988 Early Carl Ray originals donated to University by Jordon family A generous gift by Marjorie and Justin Jordon of Iroquois Falls was made public in early October. Three original paintings by the late Sandy Lake artist Carl Ray have found a permanent and welcome home at Lakehead University. The family said "Lakehead University was chosen because of family ties." Six family members are alumni and Justin Jordon served on the Board of Governorsfrom 1969 to 1972 and helped establish the paper technology course. Joy Lawson, Director of Student Services, received the collection on behalf of the students ofLakehead University from Pat Saltarelli, daughter of the Jordon's. The three early works of Ray's include "Guy-an-way", which is reported to have been the artist's favourite. "The Lonely Man" illustrates for children the fate of a man who committed evil in life and could not ascend to heaven. It clearly portrays the man's agony. "Iyas and the Serpent" is one of Ray's earliest works, and completes the collection. Carl Ray's work was "full with imagination and natural power." That description came from James Stevens, who collaborated with Ray on a book titled Sacred Legends of the Sandy Lake Cree, published in 1971. Ray translated the legends of his people and illustrated the stories. His illustrations and paintings accurately captured the mood or theme of the legends. The appeal of his work was tremendous. "The colourful paintings I saw emanated a mystic, supernatural quality that tried to possess the beholder," wrote Stevens in the introduction to the book of legends. John Russell, Director of Community Relations, said the art pieces will be on display in the Chancellor Patterson library but may rotate locations to ensure that the university community and the public has easy access to viewing. Students march The power of Carl Ray's work is evident in the painting "Iyas and the Serpent", being held in the photograph above by Pat Saltarelli, left, and Joy Lawson, Director of Student Services. The piece to the left is "Lonely Man" and the dramatic scence on the right was the favoured "Guy-an-way". On Monday, October 31, the Ontario Federation of Students marched on Queen's Park to protest what they termed "chronic underfunding of the post secondary education system in Ontario". Lakehead University students staged a concurrent march from the Minister ofColleges and Universities' office at Victoriaville to Mini Queen's park. Students packed four buses and an estimated 300, people, including President Rosehart, LUFA Presi- • dent Ernst Zimmermann, mem- , bcrs of faculty, and administra- • tion expressed concern over possible deregulation of tuition ' fees next spring and underfunding issues in general. The students' press release mentioned leaking buildings, portables, old equipment, lack of teaching assistants and lack oflibrary acquisitions. President Rose hart said, "this is tl1e wrong time to start talking about tuition fee increases for Northern stu• dents." �Report From the President Dr. Bob Rosehart New Agora Fonnat Survey Comments to date favour the new format. So much for my opinion! Election •ss (a) Federal Approximately 95 cents of every dollar of government support to Lakehead University comes from the Federal Government via Ontario by means of the EPF (Established Program Funding) transfer payments for post-secondary education and health. In recent years, the federal payments have been capped in their ability to meet the total cost of inflation, and this, along with the ultimate use of the EPF funds by the Province, have been longterm contributors to underfunding. The Treasurer of Ontario, Mr. Nixon, has already indicated concern over the level of next year's EPF transfer to Ontario. In the 1984 election campaign, the Prime Minister indicated that he would double, on a per capita basis, Canada's Research and Development expenditures. This has not happened, and the granting councils important to Lakehead University, N.S.E.RC. and S.S.H.RC., continue to operate under very constraining budgets. The end result is lower success rates for applicants in peer reviewed competitions. During the coming weeks of the federal campaign, if you get the opportunity, ask the candidates for their views on post• secondary funding. On the local scene, one of the federalcandidates is supporting the establishment of an ecology orientated science centre for Thunder Bay. Tuition Fees Pressure continues to mount on both the magnitude and the mechanism of determining tuition fees in Ontario. Two distinct issues currently under discussion include: a) Deregulation of Fees This is the U.S. model in that universities would be allowed to charge what the market could bear. This would be a major blow of equal access to publicly funded universities of quality in this Province. This "rich get richer" approach is argued by some institutions as the only way to generate the revenue necessary to deliver the "world class" quality of education experience which these particular institutions strive for. I don't buy the argument. (b)Level of Fees In a Regulated System Currently, our students pay about 18% of the cost of their post-secondary education. In 1965, the percentage was about 24%. Opinions exist in the University i.-ystem that would argue for a one-time adjustment back to the 24% level. For the average Lakehead University student, this would mean an increase of about $400 per year. Because of our interest in improving accessibility for Northwestern Ontario students, to date, Lakehead University has favoured leaving the tuition fees at their currer.•-elative levels (other very progressive industrial nations have, in fact, zero tuition fees). Page 2 Universities, and Dr. Colquhoun, Chair• man of the Board of Governors, at the site of the clearing for the new resl• dences. Tidbits Unkages Recently, Lakehead University signed a protocol of co-operation with the University of Minnesota in Duluth. This formalizes many interactions that have and continue to take place with the University of Minnesota in Duluth. Once again this year, the jointly funded research grants program will be sponsored by Lakehead University and UMD. Shortly, Vice-President Weller will be providing information to the academic units. Near the end of November, a group of senior Soviet officials (including the Deputy Minister of Advanced Education) interested in northern post-secondary education will pay a formal visit to Lakehead University. (b) Municipal Elections Lakehead University is big business for the City of Thunder Bay with a payroll of the orderofS25 million. What more can theCitydotoenhancetheworkoftheUniversity and the "experiences" that our students have when they choose to live in Thunder Bay for their post-secondary education? What about special student "term long" bus passes? Lyn Mcleod, Minister of Colleges and Residence Sod Turning After an absence of some 17 years, a major construction project is underway on the Lakehead University campus • our new townhouse residences. Hopefully by next Spring, Lakehead University will have made progress on the Regional Education Centre Project as classrooms are increasingly in short supply. Archbishop Scott of the Scott, McBain, McKay Health Inquiry Panel told me that the presentation to the panel by our Native Nursing students was one of the best presentations to date. He was very pleased by the initiative undertaken by the Lakehead University students. . M.C.U. sponsored confc.1ence on the College/University Interface was quite good and demonstrated the need to enhance "cross over" and "ladder" programs between the colleges and univer• sities. In today's world of lifelong learning, the original college mandate of "terminal education" is a no sale. . Received an interesting letter from Derek Apple (L. U. '88) who is undertaking graduate studies at the University of Oregon in Eugene. He notes that a parking sticker at the University of Oregon does not guarantee you a parking place but rather is more like a licence to hunt for one. . I thought I smelled smoke on the second floor the other day. AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - continued page 3 November 1988 �President continued from page 2 President Rosehart and a senior student at Hammarskjold High School discuss Issues raised at the October 13 forum on post-secondary education. University and College representatives met with students to discuss their concerns about tuition fees, accessibility, grades, program options and university life in general. Positive Input ,Increasingly, I feel that the Lakehead University community should take pride in the accomplishments of the institution's programs and graduates. In Windsor recently for the C.O. U. tour(theM.P.P.'swife is an L. U. grad.), in Toronto for the M.C. U. conference, and in some direct interactions with high school students at Hammarskjold, the comments are extremely positive. HOST FAMILY PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Students who leave home to attend university often feel lost and confused. The problem is compounded when students come from other countries. International students must not only adapt to university life, they must also adjust to living in a different culture. Lakehead University is taking part in a new program to help international students adjust to their new lives in Canada. The Host Family Program is being run under the auspices of Student Services and the International Christi:m Fellowship Group. Hedi Kogel, program co-ordinator, said "our hope is to link up (international) students with a number of Canadian families in Thunder Bay in order to build up cross-cultural friendships between international students studying here and families in Thunder Bay." During a typical get-together the family and student could have dinner, go to a movie or just sit and talk. Kogel believes the program will benefit both students and host families. '' Families could help with adjustment to a new culture," she said. For the families who become involved, close contact with an international student would promote an understanding how people live in other cultures. The program is new at Lakehead University, although it has been operating at other campuses for a few years. So far, about 65 families have expressed an interest in the program. Kogel said the challenge is to make contact with the students who could benefit most from the Host Family Program. Through contact with a family, the students would have someone to tum to if they are confused about different aspects of living in their new environment. Things we take for granted, such as going to pubs, shopping malls or slang expressions, could be confusing to some people. Kogel noted that the definition of family has changed and includes single parents or an individual. For more information, or to become involved in the program, please contact Hedi Kogel, 344-9172. · Faculty Club Study I have looked over the preliminary study co-ordinated by JohnJamieson on the feasibility ofa faculty club at Lakehead University, and I have been encouraged by the response to date. Although much work has yet to be done, an excellent start has been made. A.U.C.C. Meeting Recently, the Canadian university presidents met in Winnipeg for a one-day session on the topic of"Teaching and Learning". A considerable focus was placed on the learner and the need to create an environment that maximizes the creative and intellectual abilities of our students. . Presidential Trivia What Ontario university president drives a vehicle the same age as the university? Telephone your answer to Linda Phillips at Ext. 8200. L. U. glasses will be awarded as prizes for the first correct answer. M I would like to speak with any regular readers of the cartoon "For Better, For Worse." November 1988 Holly Mathias, 2nd year Outdoor Recreation student, solos on Lake Tamblyn as part of a practical elective which includes six weeks each of canoe and kayak instruction. Scant but recent snow flurries remind us that this tranquil late October scene will soon be replaced with the crunchy sound of skates on ice. AGORA Page 3 �LU Site of CASIT Conference Lakehead University 1 was selected by the Canadian Association of Single Industry Towns as the site for one of their national regional con- L---Dr.-._C_o_n_n..::t=e=M=e:..._ls.:....o-=n=-., ferences to discuss economic and social policy changes in resource-based communities. Last spring, a similar conference was held in Saskatoon and this September in Vancouver. Several faculty participated in the three day conference held October 14, 15, and 16. Fifty-four students currently enrolled in Social Work 3313, a course that focuses on community development issues in resource-based towns, were also in attendence. Dr. Robert Rosehart, President, welcomed all those in attendance and provided some background on how Lakehead University is currently instituting its Northern mandate. Invited conference papers were presented by Dr. Connie Nelson on "Leadership, Understanding, and Commitment in Northern Communities" and Dr. Chris Southcott on "Northern Development: An International Perspective". Visibility for the new Centre for Northem Studies was provided through the active participation ofthe Centre's Director, Dr. Paul Watts, and by his chairing the Sunday morning session entitled, "The Community Role in Resource Development Issues". Dr. Nelson commented that the students were very pleased with their active role in the conference and with the opportunitytotakelearningoutoftheclassroom and into a very dynamic real world setting. The conference focused on exploring potential roles for the federal and provincial governments as well as communities in securing sustaining and stable futures for resource-based areas. The interdependence and the linkages between all the players was emphasized. Policies must be contextual in nature so that they meet the real needs of communities; while government bodies can provide supportive and facilitative roles. Silver Jubilee Countdown fi) ~v...,,$' "l°R\\J~~ Preparations for the 25th Anniversary Year are taking shape and the countdown to the Silver Jubilee has begun. Our Silver Jubilee will be launched with a special ceremony on Convocation Day, May 29, 1989. Activities and celebrations will culminate with the Alumni ReunionJuly 1-2, 1990. One highlight of the Jubilee will be a special section in the April/May edition of Thunder Bay Magazine featuring Lakehead University and a calendar of Silver Jubilee events. Watch this column for details about special events such as the distinguished public lecture series in the Fall and Wmter terms and an open house as part of National Universities Week in October 1989. Details will also be made available about the sponsorship of a Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra series and co-production with the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium of a series of programs. We need help to bring all our plans to fruition. Call George Merrill, John Whitlfield or Linda Phillips with department or school histories, photographs or ideas for activities. This is our Silver Anniversary •· please get involved. Continuing Education: Growth in Numbers and Options The personal touch Is an Important component In the succes.sful operation of off-campus courses. Dan Pakulak provides Information about courses to a group In Atlkokan. All centres have offcampus representatives to maintain a vital link between students and the University. Enrolment at Lakehead University is growing •· and not just in full-time day courses on Campus. Dan Pakulak, Director of Continuing Education, said there is "a record number of courses in continuing education." Although final figures are not available, Pakulak said it looks as if enrolment will surpass last year's total of602 students. At present there are about 226 enroled in the Distance Education programs alone. This year Distance Education offers 12.5 credits, compared with seven credits available last year. Pakulak said Continuing Education is operating off-campus in 21 centres in the fall/winter session. This means 56 full course equivalents are available in the region. The largest centre is Kenora, which has 11 off-campus courses. "There has been tremendous support from the community," he said. Page4 - ~ - - - -- -- - - - -- Continuing Education operates from Sociology to Fine Arts. Sault Ste. Marie to the southeast, and as Thunder Bay also has off-campus far as Kenora to the west. The courses are courses. This year Lakehead University is offering Administrative Principles I and also available on such Northern reserves as Pikangikum, Weagamon, and Sandy II, Gerontology and Acting I. Last year there were 53.5 continuing Lake. Apilot project is underway in Sandy education courses offered, but this year Lake with Introduction to Anthropology, taught by Dr. Paul Driben, as part of a BA there are 61. "It's been an increase right general program. Atikokan has five across the board," Pakulak said. courses ranging from Introduction to - - - - - - AGORA - - - - -- - -- - - - - - November 1988 �NEW DIRECTOR & EQUIPMENT FOR SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC Lakehead University's Sports Medicine Clinic will be operating under the guidance of Dr. John Porter. Porter, who signed a three-year agreement with the University, will be working to "elevate the awareness of sports medicine across the community and at the university." Porter works out of the Intercity Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic. The University's Clinic will not be a part of the Intercity Clinic, but the University will benefit from access to both equipment and personnel at Intercity. Although Porter will be the chief physician, the day-to-day operations of the Clinic will be run by physiotherapist Markus Walser. The Clinic will operate on a walk-in basis for anyone with a sports related injury. A total of five physicians •• including three orthopedic surgeons •• will work in the Sports Medicine Clinic. continued page 6 ■ ~ ~~ ~ ·r ~ Student Mike Dolcetti is tested on new equipment in the Sports Medicine Clinic by kinesiologist TarjaAla-Korpi as Dr. John Porter looks on. AUTOMATED CATALOGUE SYSTEM INCREASES LIBRARY'S CAPABILI1Y The Chancellor Paterson library has taken another step on the road to automation. A ribbon and cake cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the newonline catalog system. Fred McIntosh, Chief librarian, is optimistic about the system and its acceptance on campus. "Once they've had it (the system) shown to them the response is quite good," he said. "On the whole, they're away to the races." The new system means anyone looking fora particular item would use a computer terminal rather than the old-fashioned card catalog. The system has the potential to do a lot more than it does now, he said. However, it will probably take up to two years before the system is operating at full capacity. For example, library users could check their circulation records and see what materials have been signed out without having to go through the circulation desk. "The heart of the system is the data base," McIntosh said. "Circulation is in the same data base. Eventually people (searching for a book) will be able to put a reserve on that book." McIntosh said some people have questioned spending money on a new computer system for the library. He has heard comments that money would be better spent on obtaining more materials for the library. "That's a false economy," he said. ''Unlessyoucan control and access what you've got, there's no point getting any additional material." Having an automated system "allows us to make better use of what we already have." One other aspect of the new on-line system is that the data base can be divided into two parts. One section would list all the main library holdings, while the other section would list everything relating to Northern and Regional studies. This would increase the sharing of resources between the main campus and the programs offered in the region. McIntosh said there are plans to expand the Northern and Regional Studies collection in the library. John Neilson, head of that collection, and new technician,Jane Reeves, will see increased promotion of the collection with the opening of the Centre for Northern Studies. (Photo left) The new on-line catalogue system is up and running•· with a lot of help from our friends at the Computer Centre. Left to right, Paul Inkila, Phil Kempe and Geoff Hill, make sure everything is working properly. November 1988 AGORA page 5 �Clinic conttnued from page 5 The Clinic, which sees an average of 45 people per day, will be involved in such projects as muscle strengthening, rehabilitation of injured muscles and pre-season screening of athletes. To help with both treatment and study, the Clinic has obtained the Genucom, a computerized machine for assessing the stability of knee ligaments and knee joints. "Thunder Bay has facilities that are second to none," Porter said. "We are the second clinic in Canada to have this piece of equipment (the Genucom)." Although research will be a large part of the Clinic's operations, the priority remains "giving care to musculoskeletal injuries sustained by athletes," he said. The Sports Medicine Clinic is located in the basement of the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse and operates 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. Co-author of "Frozen in Time" on campus Owen Beatty, co-author of the amazing book that attempts to unravel the mysteries surrounding the Franklin Arctic Expedition will give a public lecture at Lakehead University on Thursday, November 10, at 8 pm in the Ryan Building. The book, Frozen in Time, and Beatty's talk, shed light on the mysterious fate of the expedition. In light of recent findin~ on bacteriology and immunology, this address, sponsored by the Anthropology Club, should be most interesting Ask Dr. Weir Q The plastic webbing on my lawn chairs deteriorated during the summer. What happened? A the "plastic" material is made principally from polypropylene fibres. Polypropylene, as produced in the plant, is not in the form offibres, and it must therefore be melted and then extracted through small holes (spinarettes) to produce the fibres. This process has to take place at about 150 degrees celcius, and since oxygen is inevitably present, a small amount of oxidation occurs; i.e. polypropylene, which is really a hydrocarbon, reacts with oxygen at the relatively high temperature, producing eventually, a hydroperoxide. The extent of oxidation is very small and barely detectable. If we represent the polymer as a string of beads, we would find a hydroperoxide joined to one bead in about one thousand. The hydroperoxide ' is harmless until the fiber is exposed to sunlight. Absorption of the small ultra-violet component (which, incidentally causes sun-tanning) of sunlight causes decomposition of the hydroperoxide and this rapidly leads to a breaking of the chain; i.e. the long string of beads is broken at random into smaller pieces. Since the strength of a fiber is strongly dependent on this length of the chain, the light induced chain break- ing leads to a naked absence in strength, the effect being out of all proportion to the concentration of hydroperoxide. Thus when a stress is subsequently applied (e.g. one sitting on the chair) the polypropylene disintegrates, the small strin~ of beads separating from each other. The deterioration rate is not greatly reduced in winter in a place like Thunder Bay, where a high intensity of ultraviolet radiation is still present, even when the temperature is very low; so don't leave the lawn chairs out in the winter. Update: Centre for Northern Studies by Dr. Paul Watts As an initial introduction to the academic activities on campus I have met with most of the department heads and directors of professional schools. These discussions have given me a basic understanding of Lakehead's scope of activity and it is now time to develop a directory of Northern efforts, ideas and researchers. Sara Burke is now in the Centre's office 9343-83 79) and will be assisting me in this task. Sara was hired to take over from our interim secretary, Marion Karam, who has gone back to school to train as a chef. Marion played a significant role in establishing the office and we wish her the best ofluck in her new endeavour. We would also like to thank Mr. DaleAshbeewho was the interim Director, on secondment from the Ministry ofN orthem Development and Mines. Mr. Ashbee was to return to his full time work earlier in the year but agreed to continue as Acting Director during the startup phase. It is difficult to imagine where we would be without his efforts, and he continues to play a significant role through the Advisory Committee. I am pleased to say that I have now been invited to several department and professional school faculty meetin~ to outline the developing role of the Centre. Our mandate is clearly across campus, within the region and throughout the North. It is an exciting time to be involved in the Centre. The input that we receive now will do much to determine both the activities of the Centre and Lakehead's future role in the North. United Way is an umbrella organization that provides funding for 14 Member agencies in the City of Thunder Bay. These agencies include Big Brothers/ Big Sisters. The Red Cross Society and the Volunteer Action Centre, just to name a few. The agencies cover a wide variety of organizations. In fact the Member agencies are so diverse that one in three individuals in Thunder Bay use their services. In today's society, it is difficult to decide what organization needs your money the most. The greatest thing about the United Way, is that you do not have to decide on one because you are not just giving once, but rather fourteen times. Remember, United Way is the way to help the most. This year's goal is $700,000, and with of Middletown and any County your help, we can do it. Page6 - -- -- - -- -- - - - - - - - AGO RA - - - - -- - - -- -- - - Unitedway • November 1988 �Wh.o? Last month's pair of mystery • people were recognized immediately by Jolene Bohonis, secretary in the School of Forestry. We don't know how much money they offered, but according to Jolene, Professor Dick MacGillivray and Linda Phillips "haven't changed a bit". This month's pair were apparently not shipped off to the war together but they have both done "considerable time" at Lakehead University. a) Rita Hayworth and a jet pilot ready for his first mission b) Lana Turner and a drill sergeant waiting for his first recruit c) LU's 1965 wrestling champ with his first brush cut and Miss HMCS Griffin d) I have no idea who that beauty is but the guy's definitely not Bill Melnyk Wh.y? Baby Faces Miriam Waddington thrilled a large audience at a poetry reading and then participated at the Friday evening and Saturday events. Reading her early works and new pieces she worked on this past summer in the Rockies, Waddington defined her poetry as "a way of life, or perhaps, my response to being alive". Ms. Waddington has read her poetry in most universities across Canada and enjoys speaking with the students about her work and often their work. Ms. Waddington received an honorary degree from Lakehead University in 1975. Professor Waddington recently retired from the English Department at York University. Her poetry has expressed itself in 11 volumes. Some of her scholarly and teaching activities have included editing, a critical study of A.M. Klein and performing the duties of writer-in-residence at city libraries and universities. Co-ordinator Bill Heath, said the symposium is a gathering of English professors from the Laurentian system who are able to meet with their colleagues to share papers and ideas in a formal and informal setting. Three LU professors presented papers: J. M. Richardson, Joan Dolphin, and Frederick Holmes. "Discovery/The Discoverer In Literature" was the theme of papers pre'--- - - -- - - - - - - -- -- - - - - sented by Laurence Steven, Shannon Hengen and Roger Nash, all of Laurentian, Joyce Forbes also prepared an exhibit in the library on the theme. A "great lady" and well-respected poet All reports indicate the Sixth Northern was at Lakehead University in mid-OctoLiterary Symposium was considered to be ber as the keynote speaker at the Sixth a success. Northern Literary Symposium sponsored by the English Department. November 1988 - - -- - - - - - -- -- - - - AGORA Bursting at the seams and loaded down with photos and smiles, pretty well describes how Mark Nisenholt feels about having a new son. Isaac Maguire Nlsenholt bounced in at 6 pounds 10 ounces on October 3, 1988. Equally proud mom is Mariana. Visitors on campus What better way to celebrate National Students' Day than to stuff hamburgers and chocolate pudding down the hatch, break balloons with body hugs, dance the light fantastic up and down stairs, make tin can castles and dress up in garbage bags. To show their basically good nature, the team from administration did it all and smiled all the way to last place. Try to spot Rhonda Kelly, Ute Hickins or John Russell. Page 7 �New Faces on Campus r---------------------~ I I BARBARA TOYE-WELSH Barbara Toye-Welsh is the new Co-ordinator of Native language Programs. She has come to LU from Nassau in the Bahamas •· and is re-adjusting to Canada quite well. Barbara is excited about her position at LU. "The challenge is to have as many teachers as possible taking a Native language," she said. Barbara understands Cree and is learning Ojibwe. She also speaks Norwegian, Chinese, French, German and Spanish.Barbara has a BA/B.Ed. from the University of Saskatchewan, a masters degree from Dalhousie University. Barabara has a Ph.Din progress at the University of Alberta. Her area of study has been curriculum development and multicultural education. Dr. Brian O'Connor is not only new to Lakehead University, he is new to Thunder Bay. O'Connorhasbeenhiredbythe psychology department as an assistant professor. He comes to LU from the University of Quebec in Montreal where he was a Post Doctoral Fellow. O'Connor has a B.Sc. from St. Francis Xavier University and a 1 M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University ofVictoria. His three main areas of scholastic interest are interpersonal communication, personality and social aspects of aging and he is pursuing research in all areas. O'Connor enjoys the outdoors and hopes to find some spare time to get out and enjoy Thunder Bay's wide open spaces. ' JEFF DOCKERAY JeffDockeray, known as 'Doc', is the new Manager and Program Supervisor of the Study. His home town is Wmdsor, but LUSU drafted (pardon the pun) the energetic new manager from Brock University, where he was supervisor in liquor services. Dockeray has a background in recreational ad..,. ministration by virtue ofhis Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies. Jeff says he likes the vibrant atmosphere at Lakehead. Many changes have already taken place in the Study with new furniture, a new sound system, paint job and new dance floor. But this self-confessed armchair quarterback, camper, golfer and curler has a lot of ideas for the future. Drop in and say hi to the new Study Manager. Linda Siczkar, the newest addition to the graphics department, is a busy person. Aside from putting in full days working with computers, typesetters and cameras, Linda is an avid dog-person. She is heavily involved in showing and training dogs--she even has five ofherown. One geriatric collie, three Pekinese and a rare Belgian Tervuren puppy ~~~~~~~~~ grace her home. Contending with five 4-footed friends on a daily basis means she can cope with any situation and remain reasonably calm. Linda is also a traveller and has been as far away as Australia. "I like to travel," she said. "I hope to do more of that." In the meantime, Linda will travel the halls of Lakehead University in search of challenges. RANDY HOLMER IJNDA MICKELSON Linda Mickelson is the latest addition to the audio-visual department. She is the one who takes bookings for equipment and then provides friendly pick-up and delivery service. Linda is convinced that, since joining the A-V department, she has found every nook and cranny on campus. Linda is enjoying her work because it keeps her busy. "I like being busy," she said. Since the A-V deparment makes an average of 1,700 pickups and deliveries per month, Linda logs quite a few miles in the LU halls. By the way, Linda is a published writer. Her work can be seen in Novermber's Reader's Digest in the Life's Like That section. To protect Linda's privacy, (Barbara Walters phoned four times), we have been cautioned by her lawyers not to publish her photograph. Anyone who recognizes her, should call out, "Are you Linda, the famous writer?". Page8 Most days one can find Randy in the machine shop (CB1015) but when he's not there, you may find him running his own framing and art gallery business. A 1988 graduate ofthe engineering tech course, Randy plans to continue his education part-time heading toward a degree in mechanical engineering. Randy likes the variety in the lab and says he likes being busy. Originally from Cornwall, Both Randy and his wife came to Thunder Bay to go to Lakehead. The new business is a year old partnership and "so far, so good" accordingly to Randy. AGORA - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- November 1988 �Papers /Publications & Special Projects Dr. Ann Osbom-Seyffert presented papers concerning her computer-aided analysis of children's traditional songs at the Folklore Studies Association of Canada Conference at Windsor, May 29-30, 1988, and at the International Conference on Ballads and Folksongs of the SIEF (Soclete International d'ethnologle et de folklore) at Laval University, August 15-20, 1988. Dr. Blrbal Singh, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering presented a paper titled "A Generalized Viscosity Correlation for Alberta Heavy Oil and Bitumens" at the UNITAR International Conference on Heavy Crudes and Tar Sands held in Edmonton,August 7-12, 1988. The paper was co-authored by Dr. V. R. Puttagunta, Professor of Chemical EngineerIng and Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper, Research Associate, Chemical Engineering Department. Dr. Stephen A. Klssln, Department of Geology, presented a paper "Nickel-Cobalt-Native Silver (Five-Element) Veins: A Rift-Related Ore Type" at the NorthAmerlcanConference on Tectonic Control of Ore Deposits and the Vertical and Horizontal Extent of Ore Systems, at the University of Missouri - Rolla, October (HJ, 1987. The paper was published in full in the Proceedings Volume (Geza Kisivarsanyl and Sheldon K. Grant, editors, University of Missouri -Rolla, 1988). A paper on a related topic "The Five-Element Suite: An Indicolorof non-Magmatic Ore Types Related to Rifting and Basin Development" was presented at the V.M. Goldshmidt Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, May 11-13. The paper has been accepted for publication in Explore, a newsletter of the Association of Exploration GeochemistsThese papers are the outgrowth of many years of research on silver deposits in the Thunder Bay area. Research has been funded by the Ontario Geological Research Fund (Ministry of Northern Development and Mines). Dr. J. E. Molto, professor and Chainnan of the Department of Anthropology, gave the keynote address to the 1st annual Spina Bifida Association of Canada Conference held in Edmonton Alberta, September 15-18. His address was titled, "The Natural Ilistory of Spina Bifida and Related Neural Tube Defects". On September 23 Dr. Molto gave an invitational lecture in the SSEA Public Lecture Scarles, Royal Ontario Museum, "Palaeoepidcmiology of the Ancient Egyptians in the Dakhleh Oasis". Professors Cynthia Loos, Nursing, and Alan Dowd, Education, had their paper "Nursing students' knowledge and opinions concerning AIDS" published in Nursing Papers 1987, November 1988 . , H.. •• 11 111,,.:H.. ,,i 1111111,:H,., •• •• ,u,,, a.,. 1 River Basin", "Northeast Pond River IHD Bench Mark Research Basin''. From May 29 -June 3, 1988, Professor Panu attended the 6th World Congress on Water Resources held in Ottawa, Canada and presented the following paper: "Estimating Flood Flows at Ungauged sites In Newfoudland" and from A year long study on Issues related to being June6-10, 1988 he attended the International a single mom has now been released by Dr. Symposium on the Hydrology of Wetlands in C.H. Nelson and Is available from the Temperate and Cold Regions, held atJoensuu, l.akehead Social Planning Council as a two Finland and presented the following paper: part series. Part I Is entitled Single Mom "Environmental Assessment of Peatland DeFamilies: A Participant Obseroatton Study velopment Projects on Receiving Waters." Dr. and Part II Single Mom Families: A Survey of Panu was an Invited participant in the NATO Moms and Human Serolce Programs. Advanced Study Institute on Modeling of Hydrologic Systems, held at Sintra, Portugal Dr. Said M. llasa, Professor, Department of from July 10 - July 24, 1988 His paper was Civil Engineering, presented the paper entitled, "Storm Runoff Investigations Related "Earthmoving Logistics With Unear Unit to Effects in Urban Watersheds". Costs" at the International Conference on Operational Research, Management Science Susan Cole, Co-ordinator of Distance Educaand New Technologies, held In Paris, France, tion, recently represented l.akehead univerJuly (HJ, 1988. He also attended the Leadersity and the provincial Contact North project ship Conference of the Urban Transportation Division (UID) of the American Society of at the First International Forum on Computer Mediated Communications. Universities in Civil Engineers, held in Toronto, August 1-2, 1988. The goals of the conference, which was Denmark, Norway, France, Australia, United attended by members of the division's comStates and Canada have been involved in testmittees, were to develop a better understanding conferencing systems for the delivery of Ing of the UID's mission and activities and to distance education courses. The CoSy conferidentify future issues of major concern. Reencing system, developed by the University of cently, Dr. Easa was appointed a member of Guelph is currently In use at l.akehead in the the executive committee of the Transportaadministration of the Signal North program. tion Division of the Canadian Society for Civil Applications in course delivery are proposed Engineering and a Uaison Officer (for Egypt) for the coming academic year. of its International Affairs Committee. C.H. Nelson and D.H. McPherson presented a paper entitled "The Provision of Indian Child Welfare Services In the Province of Ontario: A Missed Opportunity for the Realization oflndian Self-Government" In Detroit on October (HJ at the Midwest Association for Canadian Studies. Dr. K. D. Elgenbrod, Professor of Civil Engineering, attended the 3rd Canadian Symposium on geosynthetics associated with the 4th Canadian Geotechnical Conference that took place in Waterloo from 4 to 7 October of 1988. Dr. Eigenbrod was an active participant. He presented a paper entitled "Differential Shear Movements at Soil Geosynthetic Interfaces." The paper was co-authored with Mr.J. P. Burak and Dr. J. G. Locker. Dr. Douglas Thom, Associate Professor, School of Education recently had his book (with Dr. Daniel Klassen) "Education and Its Management: Science, Arts, and Spirit" published by Ginn Press (Simon and Schuster Publishing), Needham Heights, Mass., 1988, 3 73 pages. The book is presently on sale in the l.akehead University Bookstore. Dr. U. S. Pama, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, attended the Canadian Hydrology Symposium held at Banff, Alberta, May 9 May 11, 1988, and presented the following papers: "Waterford River Basin as an Urban Hydrology Research Basin", "Urbanization effcts on Streamflow Characteristics in Waterford AGORA Appointments Dr. J. G. Locker was made a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (FEIC) at a Canadian Society for Geotechnical Engineering Meeting Banquet on Wednesday, October 5, 1988. The award follows 30 years of EiC activity and contributions to Engineering Education. Dr. Locker was recently appointed a member of a Council of Ontario Universities Committee on the Relationships Between Universities and Community Colleges and a member of the Advisory Board for the Marine Institute in St.John's, Newfoundland. He is also serving as Secretary and ViceChairman to the National Committee of Deans of Engineering and Applied Science for 1988/89. At the local level he Is Chairman of the Utkehead Chapter of the Association of Professional Engineers and the Engineering Institute of Canada. Pcnul Paularinne has been appointed to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre Board ofManagaement for a further one-year term. Page9 �Research News FROM THE OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIESAND RESEARCH Research Offecer: Trish McGowan Introduction by Dr. Murray Lank.ester In the areas of research and graduate studies, do you know who represents your interests outside the University? Do you regularly express to them your views on issues? Do you make an effort to find out what information and experiences they bring back from their meetings? Do you think on occasion to thank them for the many hours of work and travelling time they volunteer on our behalf? I'd like to remind you who some of these individuals are. Dr. John Jamieson, Psychology, has beguq a 3-year term as a member of the Appraisals Committee of the Ontario Council of Graduate Studies. The Committee is comprised of 3 groups or panels which are randomly assigned graduate disciplines up for review on a 7-year cycle. Dr. Bill Melnyk and Prof. Norman Bonsor have served previously on the Appraisals Committee and know very well the mounds of reports that have to be read by John before carting them off to Toronto for monthly meetings. Dr. Alan Day, Mathematics, is in the 2nd of a 3-year term serving on NSERC's Grant Selection Committee for the Mathematical Sciences. The Committee will soon be conducting site visits at selected universities across the country, and in February will adjudicate research operating grant and equipment grant applications in the field. Dr. Connie Nelson, Social Work, continues for the 3rd year on the Board of the University Research Incentive Fund. Appointed for a 3-year term by the Premier's Council, Connie reviews applications submitted in 3 competitions per year and awards up to 25 million dollars over the three year period. Two Lakehead faculty have received awards totalling about $20,000 since the inception of the URIF program. Dr.Jane Crossman was appointed last year by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to the Board_ of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship program. The Board sets policy governing award criteria and allocation mechanisms for the 1200 OGS awards given annually across the Page 10 Province. Students considering graduate studies at Lakehead compete successfully in the "open" competition for OGSs. But those who may narrowly miss getting a scholarship valued at about $10,000 are later considered for one of 10 "Institutional" OGSs of the same value available only to students registered at LU. Dr. Crossman is in a position to" remind the Board, when necessary, of the importance of the Institutional awards to the five smaller Universities in the Ontario system. Several Lakehead faculty volunteer each year to adjudicate the several thousand OGS applications submitted. The difficult task of each panelist in judging over 100 applications is usually done over the "Christmas break". There are few perks with this job and we shouldn't forget to extend our thanks regularly. I can publicize the names of those serving for 1988-89 after the competition is concluded and the winners are announced in March. Professor Rick Anderson, Economics, has served for the past two years on the blue ribbon Polanyi Prize Committee. The Committee selects up to 6 winners of Sl5,000prizes given to recent Ph.D.s who have distinguished themselves in any of the traditional Nobel Prize disciplines. Ms. Julia Walsh, President of the Lakehead University Graduate Student Association, will accompany me to Ottawa in early November where she will represent the concerns of members at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Graduate Schools. To all of these individuals I extend personal thanks. I'm sure the rest of the University community joins me and will take the opportunity to discuss issues with them so they may more accurately and completely represent us on these very important Provincial and National bodies.. GRANTS AND CONTRACTS AWARDED Dr. Inderjit Nirdosh (Chemical Engineering) has been awarded a second consecutive NSERC Strategic Grant. This grant, valued at $38,600 for each of two years, is a prestigious one and recognizes Dr. Nirdosh's considerable contribution to his field. NSERC's Strategic Grants Program is highly competitive; this year, only 26.4% AGORA of applications were successful.His research will centre on reducing the radioactive species present in the mill tailings from processing Saskatchewan uranium ores. The research proposal is aimed at optimizing the leaching conditions for the Saskatchewan uranium ores, thus rrunimizing the presence of radioactive byproducts through leaching while maintaining high uranium recovery. Dr. Jeremy Rayner (Political Studies) was awarded a SSHRC Strategic Theme grant for a two-year research project entitled "Power, Knowledge and Communication: Environmental Constraints on Public Involvement in Canadian Forest Management." The research will seek to test the hypothesis that, the greater the scientific and technical complexity of a planning decision in resource management, the less opportunity is available for public involvement. Dr. Robert Sweet (Education) was awarded a SSHRC Strategic Theme Seed Grant for a project entitled "Canadian Private Sector Distance Education: An Analysis of Trends". SSHRC's Strategic Seed grants allow researchers to test the feasibility of their hypotheses, for such research usually occurs in new fields of research endeavour. Professor Richard Clarke (Forestry) has been awarded a University Research Incentive Fund (URIF) grant for a research project that he will be undertaking with KBM Forestry Consultants and the Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada. The URIF grant matches dollarfor-dollar the contribution to the research made by the private sector collaborators. Professor Clarke and his graduate research assistant, John McNutt, will be studying the influence ofground speed on direct seeding with the Bracke Scarifier, in order to determine the relationship of site difficulty and ground speed to the successful deposit of seeds on the prepared microsite. The research project will make a major contribution in the area of regeneration by enabling industry to improve their success rates. NEWS ABOUT SSHRC I am pleased to announce that there was a marked increase in the number of applications submitted to SSHRC's Research Grants Program. Nine applications were submitted (this represents an 80% increase over previous years), requesting a total of $182,300 over 3 years. While this increase is encouraging, it nevertheless represents a participation rate of only 6% of SSHRC - eligible faculty. We are very November 1988 �concerned about increasing our participation and success rates in SSHRC's research programs for, as you know, our General Research Grant is calculated on the basis of our success over the preceding three years.The next SSHRC competition is the Strategic Themes Research Grants Program, held in the Spring. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES UTHOPROBE: Phase 2 The administrators of LITIIOPROBE, Canada's National Geoscience Project, have issued a call for applications for 1989/90 Geoscience Studies. Approximately $650,000 will be available this year for geoscientific investigations that will complement the Project's seismic programs and contribute in a significant way to the scientific objectives of the following transect corridors: Kapuskasing, Llthoprobe East, Southern Cordillera and Abitibi - Grenville. The deadline for applications: December 16, 1988. The Ontario Mental Health Foundation • Fellowships Program The Foundation offers a number of fellowships to enable health care practitioners and researchers to dedicate more time to original research. The Senior Research Fellowship and the New Faculty Research Fellowship provide release time for research. The Travelling Fellowships assist researchers to acquire new skills and learn techniques which are not available in Ontario. At our suggestion, the Travelling Fellowship has recently been modified to allow people from Northern Ontario to take certain types of training in other parts of Ontario, if such training is not available locally. The deadline for all Fellowship applications is November 30, 1988. Canadian Fitness and Ufestyle Research Institute - Research Contributions Program 1989/90 The Institute supports basic and applied research which furthers the understanding of the inter-relationships between physical activity, fitness, lifestyle and health in order to enhance the wellbeing of Canadians. The deadline for submissions: December 31. 1988. Ontario Geological Survey • Ontario Geoscience Research Grant Program The Geoscience Research Grant Program helps to finance research that will improve and stimulate mineral explora- tion in Ontario. Such research complements the activities of the Ontario Geological Survey by such means as: defining the characteristics of potentially significant geological environments and devising ways to predict areas of valuable mineral resources; and providing geological information to assist the Ministry's earth resources initiatives. deadline: November lS. 1988. Department of Fisheries and Oceans • Science Subvention Program The Science Subvention Program supports research and graduate studies in fisheries, marine and aquatic research. Priority will be.given to research in these areas: the husbandry and development of fisheries resources in the preservation and improvement of fish habitats; the understanding of the ocean environment and all aquatic eco-systems; the social and economic conditions and prospects of those people and communities dependent on the fishing resources. Deadline for applications: December 31. 1988. Squibb Canada - Biomedical Research Program Squibb has announced a new program to support biomedical research at Canadian universities. Research priorities include the fields of molecular genetics, developmental biology ch'1mmunology. Proposals are due: December 31. 1988. Ontario Ministry of Health: Health System • Unked Research Units Pro- gram The Ontario Ministry of Health recently announced a new grants program to support health services research in Ontario. The program will facilitate research leading to changes in the provision of health care services, particularly those aimed at improving the health status of target populations. Grants will be provided to multidisciplinary teams of investigators engaged in a focused research program, studying aspects of the organization and performance of the health care system, in cooperation with a partner agency that is active in the delivery of health services. The first competition deadline: December 1, 1988. Health and Welfare Canada National Health Research and Development Program This program provides support for health service research, public health research and health care delivery research. Current priorities are: organization and deliv November 1988 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AGORA · ery of health care, risk assessment, health promo~n, habilitation and rehabilitation, pqpulation immune status and communicable disease control, and native health. The deadline for submissions is December 1, 1988. The National Research Council: Canada/France Science and Technology Cooperation Program The objective of this program is to promote, through collaborative projects or exploratory missions, activities intended to result in scientific and technological advances of potential industrial or economic benefit to Canada. Priority sectors include marine sciences, biotechnology, new materials, information technologies, environment, transportation, and research related to problems of cold regions. The grant provides travel and subsistence costs. The application deadline is November 30, 1988. Canadian Northern Studies Trust Awards The Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies (ACUNS) offers a number of special awards for Northern Studies. The Special Awards for Northern Residents enables individuals from the Canadian North who have broad northern experience to devote a period of study in academic fields relevant to their concerns. The Studentships in Northern Studies, valued at $10,000 each, are designed to support students enrolled in educational programs having special relevance to Canada's northern territories and adjacent regions. All subject areas will be considered, providing that the proposed inquiry is applicable to northern themes, problems or issues. The Research Support Opportunity in Arctic Environmental Studies Program offers high arctic accommodation, facilities and services to support graduate students who are undertaking environmental research in the physical and/or biological sciences for which location at the High Arctic Weather Stations (Eureka/Mould Bay) would be advantageous.Applications for all these Awards are due January lS, 1989. In the 1988/89 Research Grants competition, the 14 disciplinary committees considered 1,455 projects with a total dollar demand of $42.6 million. Of these applications 726 were funded, for an overall success rate of alrn~ 50% for projects and 3796 for funds. As a result of the visit of Louise McDonald, Research Grants Officer, a brief guideline for preparing successful research applications will be send to each d artment. Page 11 �CAMPUS CALE~DAR . . MONDAY, 14 MUNICIPAL ELECTION . Senate Chambers 8:30am - 10:30 pm To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus calendar, please call Flo Sherren at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002 FREE PUBUC LECTURE Speaker: Mrs. Pat Barclay Topic: "The Great Canadian Diary and How Charles Ritchie Wrote It" 7:30 pm RB 1021 NOVEMBER , ,. ,, MONDAY, 7 , ... ••• SPECIAL EVENT ••• THEATRE COMPANY "11le Working People's Picture Show" 7 :30 pm Bora Laskin Theatre SB adults, S5 students/seniors WEDNESDAY, 23 SENATE MEETING 2:30pm Senate Chambers ,, 7:30 pm little Dining Room - WEDNESDAY, 16 FREE Public Lecture Speaker: Prof. Ken Allan FREE PUBUC LECTURE Speaker: Mr. Francois Bregha Topic:•TBA 2:30 pm Room SN 1015 ALUMNI BOARD MEETING Topic: The Canadian Arctic: On the Threshold of the 21st Century 8:00 pm RB 2024 Co-sponsored by Canadian Institute of International Affairs, Thunder Bay Branch THURSDAY, 17 BOARD OF GOVERNORS 4:00pm FRIDAY, 18 ••• SPECIAL EVENT••• INAUGURAL PROFESSORIAL LECTURE SERIES Presenter: Dr. David Nock TUESDAY, 8 FREE PUBUC LECTURE Speaker: Kevin McNamee Conservation Director of Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Slide presentation - question period BpmRB 2047 Professor of Sociology Topic: E. 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Wilson has recently been released and will be on display FREE PUBUC LECTURE Speaker: Dr. John Jamieson Topic: "The Law of Initial Values" 2:30 pm Room SN 1015 SATURDAY, 19 & SUNDAY, 20 LUSU FILM NIGHT Three Men & A Baby FRIDAY, 11 Cast: Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, Ted Danson 8:00 pm RB 1042 $1 .50 Students, S2.00 Others REMEMBRANCE DAY Service in the Agora 10:45 am MICROMEDIA SESSION 12:00 - 2:30 Careers in information 2:30 - 3:30 Tips & tricks "training" session 3:30 - 5:00 Micromedia products & services, interested people may attend Library 5022 MONDAY, 21 FEDERAL ELECTION Conference RoomA/Conference Room B Conference and Seminar.Centre Lakehead University TELEVISION NEWS LIVE FROM JAPAN & CHINA In Japanese & Mandarin Chinese 12:30 pm Japanese News 1:00 pm Chinese News BB 2007 To be aired every Friday FRIDAY, 25 Final date for registration in Wmter Term Distance Education courses without late fee SATURDAY, 26 & SUNDAY, 27 LUSU FILM NIGHT The Graduate Starring Dustin Hoffman 8:00 pm RB 1042 Sl.50 Students, S2.00 Others -~ ~------ __ Agorl\ The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of Community Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. 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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 November 1988 Agora Magazine https://writingresources.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/51f6823a2818de1e0811236d0115254c.pdf 6c20989f37266e769b793cf91cf1ae85 PDF Text Text inside: .. ~~ ll,i,✓., • c Cornwall School becomes 'lrst off-campus building 2 Administrative r estructuring 4 New look for AGORA 5 LU butts out! 5 Norm LaVole new Director 5 ~v ~ Lakehead t •·: }University ·_ _AgOTI\ THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL.5 NO.8 SEPTEMBER 1988 " . . . and our lows in winter can reach mi- nus 23 degrees Celcius. " Coordinator of Counselling Services, Irmo Marino, is surrounded by some oflhe 28 Malaysian students who will enter first year programsatLU this year. Their orientation included a study skills session, assistance with course selection and scheduling time tables. After reviewing information in the International Students Handbook there were many animated conversations about name pronunciations and Canadian winters! ... For more details on enrolment figures see story on page 3 Welcotlle to Lakehead University! Funding for University Registration Stats: Residence Program . Record..,Breaking year Announced by Lyn McLeod A grant of $1,846,000 over 25 years to subsidize the construction of 142 new residen ce beds at Lakehead Universitywas announced today by Colleges and Universities Minister Lyn McLeod and Taras Kozyra, MPP for Pon Arthur. The program, first announced by Premier David Peterson in September 1987, will allow an add itional 5,000 students to live in university residences. It reduces fin ancing costs for )PC construction of resid ence facilities. . \...,,•is will be a major asset for Lakehead University and the communlty" Mr. Kozyra said. Mrs. McLeod said the In itiative "represents another component In the government's commitment to ensure access to all qualified students." .. . page6 The university has experienced a 25% increase in applications for admission for the 1988/89 academic year which resulted In an additlonal 1,000 offers of admission going o ut to prospective students. According to the Registrar, Pentti Paularinne, approximately 600 addition al s tudents (48& Increase) have accepted offers of admission and indicated that they will be registering at Lakehead this fall. The University has experienced the largest Increase of any Ontario university in applications received from Ontarlo high sch ool students (816 in 1988 compared to 633 last yearan increase of 29%). Acceptance of our offers of admission for high sch ool applicants Is also up by 47% which Is ihe highest percentage Increase In the Ontario system. ... page3 Campus improvements "right on schedule" Art Davies, Director ofCampus Development, has been able to draw lines through a long list of completed summer projects. With all the flak about the speed bumps, he remained his calm and cool self during an interview to provide an update on campus renovations. This year, nearly $100.000 was spent on major residence repair. Expenditures were for draperies, paint, carpets, furniture, showers, tile replacemeents and other upgrading to residence buildings. The paving has been completed o n all p~klng lots at a cost of $1/4 million dollars. The most noticeable ch ange is to the entrance to the lo t between the Nursing Building and the Bora Laskin Building. . .. pages 8 and 9 �President's Report by Dr. Robert Rosehart September '88 is upon us, and the summer per iod has brought many changes to the campus. On the physical side, the roadways and parking lots are obvious, as well as the move of Visual Arts and Music to Cornwall School (how ab out Cornwall Hall?), the colour co-ordinated "appendages" to the Bora Laskin Building and, finally, the Frood comer. ScveraJ months ago, Dr. Frood suggested to the University Space Committee that a righ t-tum lane be provided from Lot 5. After due process, the project has been completed, and it seems to be working o ut well. Thank you, David Frood. For years, students and faculty have been "potential victims" of the walkway crossing the main campus from th e Bora Laskin Building. The new alignment, as well as the speed bumps, give the pedestrian a fighting chance. On the human s ide of the institution, there has been a major r e-organization of the administrative suppo rt s ide of the Universitywhich was announced in early July. These changes, particularly the ones dealIng with the Human Resources gro up, should provide new opportunities for consultative input. Under Vice-President Weller, a new position in Institutional Research should provide a much-needed analytical support service to the Vice-President (Academic) as well as to the various Senate Committees (particularly the Budget Commiucc). Enro lment '88 Preliminary indications arc that enrolment this Fall will be at record levels. This will, no doubt, create p ressures with respect to section sizes, etc., and the Deans are prepared to listen to any problems that might arise. AJmost all universities arc accepting additional students in varying numbers so that the actual n u mber that register is still somewhat up ln the air. Reach for t h e Mediocre - U n da Fn1111 Saturday Night, Scptembcr/88 Linda Fmm continues to make money by making outlandish statements about the Canadian university system. In her latest article, she ignores Lakchcad but does quite a number on some of the other Ontario institutions. I am going to ask John Russell to see if she would respond to a " public" debate at Lakch ead University. Workshops on Improved Teaching The efforts of the Senate Committee on Teaching with respect to the workshops conducted by Dr. George Brown In May were well received, and I would tmst that such workshops shouJd become an annual event at Lakeh ead University. I was en- 2 Glen Carruthers, (left) Chairman of the Department of Music, and Mark Nisenbolt, Chairman of the Department of Visual Arts, pose inside the gutted interi or of Cornwall School which will open its doors on September 12 to approximately 100 stuaents. LU's first off-campus building ts situated at 210 Algoma Street South. to fund a delegation of six, but the timing is now m ost probably June of 1989. More on this in a future column. couragcd to hear from facu lty that this event was a visible indication that the profile of teaching cxcelJcncc h as begun to rise at L-ikehead University. The fund-raising efforts of L-ikehead University continue to b ear fruit. Over the sunm1cr, several more Silver Jubilee Scholarships have been arranged. As well, the University Scholarship fund was the recipie nt of a significam inheritance from an individual with n o previous connections to L.akchcad University. Distance Education As you know, Lake head University's efforts in Distance Education have evolved during the past two years undcrthc direction of Co-ordinator Susan Cole. During the summer, we had an external consultant review the organization of Distance Education within the Continuing Education Division, and I am pleased to report that subsequent to this review, Susan Cole h as accepted a fu re her two-year contract as Co-ordinaror of Distance Education. Long-lunge Campus Development Concept Some time ago, as a result of a donation in "kind" to the Partne rs' initiative, a local a rchitect bcg~n working wilh the Universit'(_ Space Commmcc and, ultimately, with Board of Governors Campus Devleopme Committee, on a long-range d evelopment slrategy for the university lands. This initiative was undertaken fo1- several reasons. Obviously, the Unive rsity does not have funding in place to implement the details of the conceptual plan, but it should, to some extent, take away from the ad-hoc planning of the past. Secondly, at least six outside groups have focussed recently on the use of University lands, including a transportation consultant hired by the City of111under Bay who envisioned a four-lane highway bisecting the Bora Laskin Building and the SNRyan Building area. The long-range concept, in a sense, "stakes out" our prime lands. The Space Committee would be inte rested in your react ion to the concept represented, and reduced copies of the "long-range concept" will be available from Mrs. Linda Phillips. Omb udsperson Upd ate This year, Lakehead Un iversity is to have a p ilot student Ombudspcrson program. During thesummcr, a committee spcatheadcd by LUSU and Student Services, was working on the proc- .-- - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - ~ ess, mandate and selection of the Ombudsman. At this stage, the group feels that more work is necessary on the d efinition of the mandate of the office and, asa result, the selection of the individual may be delayed for a few months. China Update As you may remember, some ti me ago a group of faculty identified themselves via this column, for a pos.~iblc trip to several Chinese universi tics In the fall of 1988. K.C. Yang has now had a Good idea man response back from China and they arc willing Dr. David Frood Susan Cole �Registration continued from p age I add ition to the 100 additional students a ._itted to the 1-year Bachelor o f Education program, well over 100 additional students have accepted offers of admission to Arts programs. For the first time in approximately 5 years acceptances to o ur forestry programs are up. 45 admitted applicants have indicated that they plan to register in the 1st year of the forestry program thfa fall compared to 24 last year at this tlmc. Acceptances of offers of admission to the Physic.al Education program arc also up with 94 acceptances to date compared to 37 last year. Similar Increases have occurred In Outdoor Recreation (26%) -ForestryTech, Commerce (27%) and BusinessAdministration (60%) and Engineering Tech (27%). Applications to Science programs have risen by 28% which has resulted in 78 additional offers of admission going out to science applicants. This in tum has resulted in a 32% increase in acceptances (103 this year compared to 78 last year). Included among the new students expected to register this fall are 28 Canada Scholarship recipients. This is a prestigious new scholarship program sponsored by the Federal government to encourage o utstanding students to enterscience and technology fields. The Canada Scholarships am is part of the federal government's 1 .,-term sa-atcgy to secure future economic growth and prosperity by using science and technology to develop new industries and enhance existing ones. Lakehcad University nominated many outstanding high school students and 28 have c hosen Lakchead. A large percentage arc from Thunder Bay, with representation from other parts of the province. More than half of the participants are female and they will enter programs in forestry, science and engineering. Confirmations for the newly approved 13A in Library and Information Studies degree program have doubled over last year's acceptances to the library tech diploma program (19 vs 8). Another interesting statistic includes an increase in international students who will attend this fall. Paularinne says that despite the sizable fee differential for International students we can still expect a 10% increase for 1988. Through an arrangement with the Malaysian government, 26 Malaysian students will enter programs in arts, science and engineering. Th1·ough the Canadian Bureau of lntemation Education, 10 Lybian students have enrolled at LU. The University's 1987 fall enrolment stood at 3,357 as of November 1, 1987 which was a ql""-line of 1.4% over the previous year. Con''- 1tion figures to the end of August for the 1988 academic year suggest that the university's full time enrolment may grow by as much as 350 full time students which would top the previous h igh full-time enrolment figure of 3,695 studen ts In 1984. C "The University's full-time enrolment may grow by as much as 350 full time students which would top the previous bi.gb fulltime enrolmentfigure of3,695 in 1984." Pentti Pau/arinne Applications 1987 1988 Offers 1988 1987 Conflnnatlons 1987 1988 1093 1543 (41.2%) 722 1135 (57.2%) Science 362 452 (24.9%) 233 327 (40.3%) 96 128 (33.3%) Education 2190 2911 (32.9%) 422 606 (43.6%) 235 385 (63.8%) 266 306 (15%) 89 141 (58.4%) 38 79 (107.9%) Prof Studies 2386 2621 (9.9%) 1537 1586 (16.9%) ...2§.2._ 79 (~5.5%) 7833 (24.4%) 2823 3782 (34.4%) Arts Grad Studies 6297 Student housing: the search continues Admitting that there were HOO applications for628 beds, the Director of Residence, Ron Spina, is still confid e nt that all Lake head Univcrsitystud e ntswilJ be adequately housed by the time classes start. The University sec ured 19 beds at Patterson Hall w h ich is part of McKellar Hospital for 27 females and 22 males. There a.re two floors with both single and double occupancy and cooking facilities. The rates will be slightly cheaper than campus residence to compensate for the distance commuting from the south ward. Also several hotel and motel businesses have expressed Interest in providing discount rates for students. On-campus housing accommodates 648studcnts in single and double rooms. lbc addition of new resident townhouses will provide an add itional 144 beds in 1989. Nina Ariganello, off-campus housing officer, said students have been actively using the listing service provided by the University to find apartments, rooms and houses in the community. An emergency plan is already in p lace should students arrive on campus and not be able to find housing. Aliganello said she has had a good response from the community for room and board, but apartments a re still in big demand. Personal harassment brochure circulated The task ahead seemed difficult when In October 1988, Mr. Fred Poulter, Vice-President (Administration), called for the establishment of a Personal Harassment Committee, with representatives from all e mployee groups and the student union. The Committee was chaired by Myrna Holman, Human Resources Officer, and the mandate of the group was to establish methods to implement the Lakchcad Un iversity Personal Harassment Policy Statement. 1212 1799(48.4%) The Personal Harassment Policy covers all forms of harassment included in the Ontario Human Rights Code. The list includes the prohibited grounds of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual o rie ntation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status and handicap. The po licy applies to staff, faculty and students. Harassment can include comments or conduct consisting of words or actions that disparage or humiliate a person in relation to one of the prohibited grounds. T he Personal Harassment Committee has developed a brochure in response to the challenge of developing a means to implement the policy. The aim of the brochure is to infonn the University communityabout the policy and offersome suggestions for dealing with harassment. The pamphlet encourages individuals to talk with one of three designated individuals. These individuals will be trained to offer suggestions, give guidance, moral support and help check out perceptions. The list includes Joy Lawson, Director of Student Services, Professor David Parsons, Department of English, and Myrna Holman, Human Resources Officer. An educational campagn is being planned to complement the pamphlet. Mr. Fred Poulter indicates that although he believes that harassment is not an issue on campus, it is important to foster an awareness and develop procedures for those who may experience a problem. Resolution of complaints includes both an informal stage where the people listed on the brochure can be contacted in confidence to discuss the problem, and, a more formalized process for those who wish to pursue the matter further. Questions o r comments regarding the policy can be addressed to Myrna Holman, Human Resources Officer, in the Human Resources Department. 3 �Administrative restructuring: "Focus on service" says President On July 12, President Roseh art announced a major resn-ucturing on the administrative side of the institution. In 1985 c hanges were made on the academic side and Rosehart felt that a review of the "Human Resources" role within the organization was in order. Together with Fred Poulter, Vice-President (Administration), two major Initiat ives were undertaken to create what he called a "more supportive approach" in some areas and the fonnation of a new consultative body with respect to labour relations. As wcIJ, a new support position was established in the area of institutional research. The changes were effective Septe mber 1, 1988 with allowances made for a n·ansitional phase. The total staff complement of the new structure is the same as the old with no loss of staff positions. The chart below outlines both the curre nt and new structure. One major change involves the red uctio n in thc numbcr of d ircctorsfrom six to four. Mr. Poulter said "I think it's a better organization to have fewer than six reportin g to me. l t' IJ improve the effective n ess and efficiency of adminisn·ations." The four "new" positions arc Director of Camp us Development, Mr. Art Davies, Director of Finance, Mr. Les Miller, Director of Human Resources, Mr. BilJ Bragnalo and Director of Services, Mr. Grant Walsh. The Director of Services wilJ be responsible for 12 separate departments but Poulter is not concerned about the size of the portfolio. " It is a very large portfolio but there is stron g leadership in each area and t hey actualJy operate as little businesses on their own. i want the Director of Services to become invo lved in some administration. He'IJ work with me on special assignme nts. If one lo o ks at the master plan there is a possibility that ~ V ice-Presiden t (Adm i nis tra tion) t-- - Is · Academ ic Staff 1 - - -- 1 1 - - - - -- - - I p~c,a l Assistant Re la t io ns Office r _(Fi na nce) . cs, e nce & C onference 1 ompu t,n g Serv ices Pri I Gene ral Off V ice-Pres ident Admi n istration ircctor Finance ,r ec tor 1rec1or Human Resources Direct or Serv ices Employ me nt •• E ui t A m ,n,s1ra1 1ve Support Audi o/ Vis ua l Ce nt re Compu tin g Se rvices l Mic ro Compu ter Support Genc r~I Office Pr in 1 S hop Food / Liquor Serv ices Teleco m mun ic~ I io ns • Curre nt ly reports t o Direc tor of Co mmunit y Rela t ions • • C ur re ntl y reports 10 Pr eside nt 4 J Academic Administration Ne w Stru c ture Ca m us De v. someday we may want a maIJ on campus to service the needs ofstude n ts and me mbers of the nearby community". Poulter said that the re is no o n e currently h ired as manager of "New J o int Ven tures" but the position v ) built into the n ew sn-ucrurc to be in pla......,, should future projects necessitate it. The Director of Hu man Resources wilJ fo. cus only on human resou rces management and staff development. The position of Academic Staff Relations Officer will be eliminated and the academic deans will assume a more active role with respect to the LUFA contract administration in a more decentralized mode of operation in concert with the senior academic administration. To reflect the maturing and operational nature of the employment equity program within the organization, the Employment Equity Support role wilJ report to the Dire ctor of Human Resources. As a first major step in initiating a consultative process to build a productive human resources environme nt in the institutio n, a " Labour Manageme nt Advisory Committee" will be established. This group wiIJ meet a minimum of twice a ye ar and de al with general labour/manage me nt issues within the institution. The committee will initiate policy recommendations for additional initiatives in the area of labour management. The follo wing groups will be invited to nominate members to the committe e. a) Representatives of e ach e mployee grouo, within the organization b) Chairman of the Board of Gove rno rs c) Chainnan of the Board of Governors Staff Relations Committee d) President and Vice-President (Academic) e) Direccor of Human Resources I) to be chaired or co-chaired Initially by Vice-President (Administration). Booksto re Consistent with a major recomme ndation from the Academic Plan and the 1987/ 88 Report of the Se nate Budget Committee, a new support position in the area of " institutional research " has been c re ated fro m the existing staff establishme nt. Rosehart appointed Mrs. Kerrie-Lee Clarke to the position. Such a position, working closely with the various Sen ate Committees (particularly, Budget and Acade mic), will be charged with d evelo ping a comparative d atabase that wo uld p ermit a more quantitative approach to be take n to various acad e mic analyses. Senior administrat io n believes that changes will produce a mo re functio nal and e ffic ie nt organization, an organization with a "suppo rtive" philosophy. At the informat ion meeting and in his written report, Presid e nt Rosehart stressed that the two major initiativessho uld improve the overall hu"}l resources climate within the institution as._J produce a consultative forum whe re additional initiatives can be developed. �"Wealth of Experience": Norm LaVoie appointed Director of New Department of Physical Education i Athletics Dr. Norm LaVoie, above left, receives congratulations from President Bob Rosebart at the press conference to announce bis appointment. Dr. LaVote ts very enthusiastic about thefuture ofathletics andphysical education at Lakehead and the next issue ofthe AGO.RA will introduce the new team members andfuture plans r The search for the Director of the newly formed department of Physical Education and Athletics ended right at home with the appointment of Dr. Nonn LaVoie. His appointment was effective July 1, 1988. Dr.Jane Crossman and Dr. Ron Lappage shared the directorship in 1987-88. In making the announcemenc, PresidcntRosehartsald "Nonn brings a wealth of experience with which to assume the leadership role at a time when Lakehead University Athletics will be making major new Initiatives." A native of St. Thomas, Ontario, L.'lVoie received a BA in Economics in 1965 and his BPHE in 1966, both from the University of Windsor. In 1969 he obtained his MA (Ph&!) and in 1972 completed his Ph.D from the University of Alberta. Norm Lavoie has been teachingatLUsince 1972wlth the exception of brief stints as visiting professor at McGill and Unlversite de Montreal. The Thunder Bay community has been well served by LaVoie's various sporting interests and expertise. He was a consultant for Judo Canada, a member of the Northwestern Ontario Regional Sports Advisory Council, a course conductor for Countdown (a program to stop smoking with the Ontario Lung Association) and served as a member of the steering committee of the Thunder Bay Junior Football League. Dr. LaVoie Is currently President of the Lung As.sociation, Thunder Bay Region. What do you think? Last spring, when the decision was made to change the AGO RA from a newpaper to a newsletter format, some of us thought we could just tum on the computer. The transition proved to be more difficult than expected. Graphics Manager, Ben Kaminski, carefully worked on the new masthead which we just love. Bob Cornell and Stan Nemec from the print shop moaned and I 1.,.-..oancd about rollers, colour mixes and 1-.,.. ipper margins. The advantages of producing completely "In-house" were offset by new postal problems (envelopes and labels and a strike!) and a longer rumaround time from our office to you. Our Pagemaker desktop publishing operation performed well but despite our computerized graphic capability, there was still much to do In the graphics department (thanks Unda). Computer bugs were ironed out by a small army of technicians lead by Tom Stevens, Bob Angell and Cathy Rhind. We've been through staff changes, format changes and an increased work load in the Information Office but we believe that the new AGORA will provide a more efficient and convenient format to read and store for future reference. A grateful thank-you to everyone who supported me through this first Issue. (The Editor] © LU A SMOKE-FREE WORKPIACE Lakchead University Joined the ranks of othersmoke-free workplaces on September 1, 1988, For the past 6 months, the nonsmoking Committee, with representatives from faculty, staff and students, have been researching data, and formulating policies and procedures. For the purpose of providing a safer, cleaner and more comfortable campus environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors, the University will permit smoking on the premises only in designated areas. Smoking will not be permitted in classrooms or offices. Smoking at Lakehead University is permitted in the following areas only: designated areas of the Main Cafeteria, the Faculty Lounge, the Bora Laskin Student Lounge, the Games Room, the Aesthetics Lounge, the Study, UC0046 Custodial change area, designated residence and designated areas of Alumni House, Lutheran House, Centre for Northern Studies, Shipping and Receiving, Cornwall School and any other buildings which may become the property of Lakehead University. The new signs have been put up, butting apparati have been installed on the outside of most buildings, cigarette machines have been removed and educational and assistance programs toward smoking cessation will be provided. There is an enforce ment procedure in effect for all members of the University Community but Fred Poulter, Vice-President of Administration, says the attitude towards smoking and second-hand smoke has changed so much that he is expecting pcoplc to comply with the new regulations voluntarily. 1988/89 merit awards Arts and Science: Prof. F. J. Anderson, Economics; Dr. M. Benson, Mathematical Scie nces; Dr. R. Berg, Philosophy; Dr. J. Forbes, English; Dr. J. Gellert, English; Dr. D. Holah, Chemistry; Dr. J. Jamieson, Psychology; Prof. M. L Kelley, Social Work; Dr. W. Momot, Biology; Dr. J. Ryder, Biology; Dr. G. Schroeter, Sociology. Professional Studies: Dr. R. W. Archibald, Business Administration; Dr. A. D. Bowd, Education; Dr. J. Crossman, Physical Education; Dr. 8. Dadgostar, Business Administration; Dr. S. Easa, En gineering; Dr. I. Ni.rdosh, Engineering; Dr. W. H. Parker, Forestry; Dr. E. Setliff, Forestry; Dr.j. Smithers, Outdoor Recreation. 5 �Science summer school another smash hit! Top-notch students from across Northwestern Ontario attended the Summer Program of Science and Technology at Lakchcad University this summer. The progra m, in its second season, was sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. Students applied through their home schools and were selected by a coordinating committee consisting ofrcprcscntatives from program councils East and West, the Boards o f Education in Thunder Bay, the Min istry of Northern Development and Mines and L1.kehead University. The main criteria for admission to the program included high marks in mathematics and science, good recommendations from teachers and a kee n interest in science and technology. Upon satisfactory completion of the 6-week program, e ach stude nt received a $1500 scholarship. TI1c summer school program is residential and students anended classes each weekday from 9 am to 3:30 pm. They received instruction in biology, c he mistry, engineering, geology, mathematics and physics fro m a staff that includes university professors, high school teachers, and graduate studen ts from the University. From 4 lo 5:30 pm each day, students participated in organized athletic activities. In the evenings, activities included guest lectures, exercise and recreation at the Canada Games Complex, musical and cultural even ts around the city. On weeken ds, students went o n field trips to local industries and points ofscientific interest as well as participating in sports such as canoeing, orlcntccring, wind surfing and water skiing. This year's Program co-ordinator, Paul lnksetter, said that it was basically an "immersion p rogram." There is a responsibiJity on the part of the students to go bac k and em;ch their fellow students and the staff at their high schools. The teachers participating in the program also benefit by bein g with very keen stude nts who presenc new c hallenges and ideas. Inksetter said that one of the goals of the program was to send " revitalized teachers" back to their schools. " It's an immersion and em;chmcnt program for teachers as well as studen ts". The 60 studen ts involved in the program were in grades 11 or 12 with 30 coming from Thunder Bay high schools and 30 coming from the regional h igh schools.The 60 pai1icipallng studen ts represented 21 different high schools from as far away as Kenora, Fort Frances and Rainy River, and east to Manitouwadge and Marathon. There was an even split between males and females for bcith the students and lnstn,ctors. Women teachers at bottom of scale In 1985, women continued lo hold only 17 percent of all teaching positions in Canadian universities, even though they have been entering the academic ranks at a faster rate than men since 1960, according to Statistics Canada. In addition, 81 percent offemale teac hers are concentrated in four fields of study: social sciences, health sciences, humanities and education. Women also form a greater proportion of teachers in the lower academic ranks and earn considerably less, on average, than their male counterparts. In 1985, the median salary for a full-time female teacher was $41,300, about $10,000 less than the ave rage for men. Statistics Canada attributes the slow move ment of women in to the higher ranks to the usually long time lag before a teacher can attain the status of full or associate professor. 6 The amazing world of science . .. Students fro~ th!=! Scienc~ and Technology Summer School program at Lakch_c~d Uruvers1ty watch m awe as c rystals form in from of their eyes. Super te~hru_c,an, Mr. Davey Jones, set up an experiment for the budding young sc1enttsts. He put copper "trees" in large test tubes and let it stand in a solution ofsilver nitrate. The liquid turned blue as the copper displaced s ilver from the solution and a silver tree grew. More beds co111i11uedfr ompage I All publicly assisted universites were eligible to apply for the grant assistance. The largest gran ts went to the University of Toronto at over $11 million for 868 beds and York University which was approved for 538 beds in low-rise buildings at nearly $7.1 million and another $3.4 million for 264 in mid-rise residence units. Ryerson received slightly more than $7 million, while Guelph netted just over S6 million. Carleton received S5.2 for 400 beds and McMaster $5 million for 385 beds. Brock will sec an additional 360 new residence beds with a $4.6 million dollar grant. The program was intended to complement the government's "housing first" policy by reducing the competition for affordable h o using between students and low-income earners. Sir Wilfred Lauricr University will begin construction on 300 new beds with $3.9 million and Windsor's grant o f2.9 million is to cover 224 beds. Western, L'lkchead and Nipissing ColJege received $2.6 million (200 beds) and very similar grants of $1.8 million will create 142 beds at LJ1.kehead a nd 140 at Nipissing College. The challenge facing the Universities is to find the balance o f the funds. The govc,nmcnt funding represents only a portion of the final cost. In the case of Lake head, the 36 houses, which will be in 6 blocksof6 units, will cost administration $3.6 million dollars. Mr. Davies said that he expects construction to begin in October. sJ According10 the 1988 report on the Financial Situation of Universities in Ontario, Ontario ranks ninth among the 10 provinces in terms of operating grants to universities based on the relative wealth of each province. "The priority afforded to this province's universities by the govemmentofOntariohasdeclinedsteadilyandsubstantiallyoverthepastdecade",lhereport states. Ontario universities' share of total government spending has declined from 5.92 % in 1977-78 to 4.6 % in 1988-89. �The Order of Ontario sabbaticals ; following faculty have received sabbatical or study leaves or 1988/89. The AgorA artempted to catch up with the researching, writing, lecturing, testi n g, travelllngprofessors and find out what projects they were undertaking during their 6 or 12 month sabbatlc:tls. All arc Invited to correspond with the Information Office and keep us up to date. J. Stewart (12), Anthropology, research, lectures, writing and museum visits; R. Freitag (12), Biology, research at the University of Alberta and ncld studies In the Caribbean;}. Ryder(12}, Biology, Victoria, mainly writ in g; D. llolah (12), Chemistry, working In Montreal with private Industry doing research; G. Kondor (12), Economics; D. Crozier, English, C. Uman (12) , English, visiting Professor at the University ofSeattle; S. Klssln, Geology(6) writing his various research grants and testing new laboratory apparatus; H. Hasegawa, Mathematical sciences, reseai-ch on data condensation and compaction; R Ripley (12) Philosophy; S. McBride (12), Political Studies, will be In England working on a book; N. Ginsburg (12), Psychology, working on research with dots (perception and number quantity) with the Valgroep Psychonomic at the Rijksu n lvcrsiteit Utrecht in the Netherlands; W. Melnyk (6), K. Rotenberg (6); M. L Kelley (12), Social Work, writing scholarship to complete a case book, W. Crowe (6) Business Administration;}. Pylyplw, (6) Education; D. Barry, (6) Engineering, working at the University of Bradford, UK, working with Dr. Alf Kelle r on electronic component reliability and visiting professor at the University of Hawaii, Manoa, working with the director of physical electronic laboratories on novel sensors; L Garred ( 12), Chemical Engineering, will continue his dialysis research ~ hospitals in France and Australia; R. J. Day, (12) Forestry, •clllng, lecturing and research in Australia; R Farmer (12), Forestry, continue research at the University of Victoria and In Nepal and Hong Kong; J. Tanz, 2 year study leave to complete his PhD at UBC; L McDougal, Nursing, Study leave; R Rollins (12) O utdoor Recreation, research projects out of Victoria, BC; T. Song, Physical Education, research projects In Quebec. update : chemistry department Dr. Alan Hughes, Chairman of the Depanment of Chemistry was rather excited about showing off some new equipment. 1he Department bought the $400,000 piece of equipment o u t of a special northern grant. The "bean of the machine" according to Dr. Hughes Is a superconducting magnet. More than 90 litres of liquid he lium keeps t he conductor cold. T he re Is also a barrier o f liquid n itrogen which insula tes the h elium. The addition of this specialized e q uipme nt "makes us strongly compet itive with the big guys. We al.s o have the advantage of rapid access due to our smaller size". The new equipment was intalled in the instru ment lab and the Chemistry department will be the primary user with thcdepartmcntsofphysicsand geology sharing use. "We could not operate a graduate program and much of our under/I.ad program without It. The former instruntwas cxccllent In Its time, but it's nowl5• year old technology. To do publishable research and give students modem hands-on experience we really needed a replacement". The NMR's main use Is to probe molecular structure In detail. Nomination forms and b rochures arc available for t his lmpon ant award which pays tribute to exceptional people w ho exemplify the highest q ualities of ach ieveme nt a nd cxcelltn In thei r c hosen professions or in community service on an international, national or provincial level. The Order o f Ontario was established in 1987 as a means of honour these special men and women. To submit a nomination for consid e ration by the Advisory Council, pick up a form at the President's Office and send it to t he Honours and Awards Secretariat by October 31, 1988. ----------- Dr. Thomas Song Ill "Of course everyone recognizes tbe new nuclear magnetic resonance cryospectrotrn!ter (NMR) . . . • The new equ lpmcnt was installed in Dr. Griffith's Instrument Lab in May. geological readings Dr. Graeme Borradallle , Department of Geology, assumed the Chairmanship from Dr. Roger Mitchell effective July 1, 1988. Dr. Borrad a ill c came to Lakehead In 1978. He received hi.s PhD In structural geol- .__ __ __ _ _~ ogy from the Un iversity of Liverpool in 1971 and a D.Sc In Tectonophysics from the same University In 1987. He has taught at the Universities of Durham, UK and Amsterdam, Holland. Current research focusses on experimental deformation of rocks and the use of magnetic fabrics of rocks in the Canadian Shield as a prospecting tool. His experimental laboratory, established with a BILD (Ontario) grant nas computer controlled equipment that can simulate condi tions as deep as 20 km In the c rust. Cu rrently, three graduate stud ents arc working with Dr. Borradaile. He sends this departmental report highlighting a few people and projects. Dr. Barbara Kron berg was working in the Amazon th is past summer. Her additional neld work In the forests of nonhwcstem Ontario includes investigation oflhc geological aspects of environmental changes and the effects on soils and forest productivity. "It is the most important work we're doing" Dr. Borradaille explained. Kronberg is also working on program devclopme111 for a special option which will be called "Resources and Environmental Science" which sn1dents from any science or engineering dcpanmcnt could take. The developmcr.t phase will be approximately 18 months. Dr. Phil Fralick is another very active member of the geology team, who has a very positive influence on the studen ts. I le is doing field work in northern Ontario but also has a very exciting project going in Nova Scotia with LU graduate students. ThC) arc investigating the early opening o f the Atla ntic Ocean.. I le is piecing togethe r the way in w h ich the north western coast of Africa and Maritime Canada were originally pieced tO!!et hc r. He is a.lso heavily in volved with con tacts with China. Together wit h Mr. Wu, a post-<loctoral fellow, they are studying econo mic deposits of the Canadian Shield which arc very like deposits in the Ch inese sh ield. Mr. Wu has been o n the p roject for a year and d iscussions arc in p rogress that could event ually realize a studen t exchange between Canada and China. Dr. K,;hlenbcck recently travelled to China as part of an In ternational contingency. The faculty produced an outstanding number of publications in 1987-88. Seven faculty members delivered 13 conference papers as well as giving lectures In their specialties In Zurich, various cities in China, Moscow, Leningrad, a nd Canadian locations from Beardmore to Newfoundland. During 1987- 88, 7 faculty members received approximately $200,000 In grants from NSERC, OGRF, OMNR and other granting bodies. ~ �UPDATE 88: Tite Forest Bio logy Building has been delayed d ue to the first design coming in substantially over budget. T he buildingwill be leased by the MNR and there is still hope for a spring start date. TI1e Black Shack will sing no more. Having only recently discovered that the quaint blackish building beside the University Centre was called the Black Shack, it was a biggersurprise to find out that graphics, AV and the Infonnation Office were once housed there and more recently Itwas used forvoice training. Physical plant now has it under construction for offices. There will be five for faculty, one graduate student and administration area and the new Centre for Entrepreneurship. Ron Nelson explained that the centre Is one of six in Ontario and ours is a joint effort with Confederation College. The objectives of the centre will be threefold: to teach entrepreneurship, to do research in that area and to promote activities to increase public awareness. LU has a course slated to begin in January Looki?g Annual campus renovations and new university projects created a great buzz of activity all summer. The photo series below captures some of the action and changes on the grounds. The top left photograph looks down on the row of newly purchased portables arranged neatly behind the Bora Laskin Building. Only two of the six temporary structures assigned to the School of Education will be used for classrooms. Faculty, scssional lecturers, graduate students and administration will occupy the other mobiles. The portables are a shorttcnn solution meant to case the space problem brought on by increased enrolments. The photograph bottom left, shows workers completing the last of the paving contracts. Havi ng all parking lots paved will affect the pocke tbooks of users, however, Lakehead $100,000 has b een spent each summer for the past 5 years on major residence repair. This year's expenditures went on draperies, paint, carpets, furniture, showers, tile replacements and general upgrading. Paving contracts are complete to the cost of $1/4 of a million dollars. Closing off the entrance to the parking lot between the main campus and the Bora Laskin Building was considered essential to "protect pedestrians". A new entrance to Lakehcad University campus is being constructed off Balm oral at a cost of U65,000. Construction began September 12 and the road should be in use by October 15. The new entrance will s ignificantly reduce the traffic line-ups o n Oliver Road. Beware thieves. Burglar alanns were installed in all outlying bu ildings on campus property. 'lltere was an upgrading to Increase the air flow and air conditioning by 50% in the student services area. The University has purchased the property at 954 Oliver Road from the Rudiak family. The house ls being rented on a I -year contract until a decision is made about its future use. The gang at Cornwall School does not seem to mind the construction going on all around them. They are happy to have doubled their working area space and have their own building. Drop by and pay them a visit. The old fine arts space will be the new h o me for Continui ng Education and Distance Educatio n. Susan Cole announced that Vonnie Ch e ng bas been appointed Delivery Supervisor in Distance Education and can be rcachcd at 8713. 8 L--------------------------------- �good LU remains one of the least expensive (and most accessible) places to park at any Ontario University. Top right, the Minister of Colleges and Universities, Lyn McLeod, smiles as Board of Gove rnor Chairman Robbert Welter (centre) and President Bob Rosch art display a map of the campus and indicate the location of the new townhouse residences scheduled for occupancy next fall . The provincial gove rnment handed out large grants to universities and colleges for temporary buildings and new residences. Roofing is a dirty, difficult job at any time but from the look of the sky in the bottom right photo, those workers may have been trying to beatMotherNatureaswell asputtinga ncwroofon the Bora Laskin Building. ' A student fiom a university 'in outer~pace' responds The following article appeared Jn the Ottawa Citizen on August 29, 1988 in the Letter of the Day column My father sent me a dipping from a report In the Citizen written by BruceWard, "Teens face cough fight for spots in choice universities.• In thls al'.tlcle Ward calls a number of universities, including lakehcad Unlverslty, "The halls of higher leamlng In outer space." Asa student atLakebcad University, I thoughtyou might like to know what It is like to attend such an "outer space• lnstln1tlon. Can you imagine attending a sehool where professors and students know each other on a firstname basis? What other university offers a tollfree numberforthosewlshlng informadoo about programs? When was the lase timeyou could park for 25 cents an hour at an Ottawa unlversity? Have you seen many southern universities offerIng acres of greenery, bicycle trails In the middle ofthe campus and a take filled with trout next to the residences? We may be far north and small but at least stu• dents arc humanized and given a strong personal education. Long live Lakehead, and the other universities In outer space. We will let the students down south enjoy the big dty lnstltutlot)S ofhigher learning where che srudent Is often just a number paying tuition fees. Robert-Albert Blgras DepartmeQt of Social Work Thup.der Bay • • Pbotograpby by Peter Puna In June and July of 1988, Rob Foster, a biology student from Lakehead Univeristy, attended an intensive 6-week program in Mall in northwestern Africa with 30 other Canadian students. As the first LU participant he felt compelled to share his experience and encourage students and professors to apply for the 1989 International seminar in the Leeward and Windward Islands in the Caribbean. [Story to appear in October AGORA]. Applications and further information arc available from Rob Fosterc/o the Biology Department or from Margaret Page c/ o the School of Nursing. WUSC is the World University Service of Canada, a non-profit, nongove rnmental organization which involves Canadians In International development In Canada and overseas. 9 �Research News FROM THE OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH Research Officer: Trish McGowan NEWS FROM NSERC It is, once again, lime lo prepare submissions for NSERC's Operating Grant competilion. NSERC'sdeadline for receipt of applications is November 1. Please try, if at all possible, lo submit your application several days in advance of this deadline, to ensure that the application will be complete and well-presented, that all signing authorities have had an opportunity to review the proposed project, and that no unfortunate mishaps or delays will occur. Last year, when I attended a number of open discussion sessions during granl sclcclion committee visits, several members of different committees strongly encouraged all faculty to consider submitting an equipment grant application. As you are aware, the size of the purse which the committees have for allocation is determined as a proportion of the total dollar value of the applications that each receives. Hence, the more equipment grant applications it receives, the larger the amount which the committee can award. Il is also In each individual's best interest to be able to work with the most advanced and appropriate equipment for this research. The deadline for equipment grant applications is also November 1. NSERC has a number of other programs which may be of interest to Lakehead faculty. There are a range of opportunities for the fund Ing of International ventures: the Bilate ral Exchange Program, CIDA/NSERC Research Associateships, and International Collaborative Research Grants arc a few. The application deadline for each of these programs is October IS. More information can be found about these and other NSERC programs in the Awards Guide. Coples of this guide and of all relevant forms and information can be obtained from this o ffice. NEWS FROM SSIIRC New President Instated On June 6 Dr. Paule Leduc began a fiveyear term as President of the Cour.cil. Dr. Leduc is well-known in both the university community and the public sector. After obtaining a Ph.D. in literature from the UnlversityofParis (Sorbonne), she taught for several years In Montreal-area universities. Her administrative career began at the Univcrsitedu Quebec a Montreal (UQAM), where she held the positions of Chair, Department of Literary Studies; Dean, Graduate Studies and Research; and Executive Vice-Rector. She has published widely. 10 In addition to her academic experience, Dr. Leduc has e njoyed a distinguished career as a senior o fficial in the provincial government in a n umber of positions, including Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Relations, Deputy Minister of International Relations, and Deputy Minister of Cultural Affairs. Immediatelyprior to her appointment as President of the S.S.II.R.C., she was Head of the Quebec Government delegation and Director of the Centred' etudes politiques et administratives du Quebec (CEPAQ) at the Ecole national d'administration publique (ENAP). Research Grants Competition The Research Grants Program is designed to support scholars engaged in advanced research in the social sciences and the humanities. Grants are made toward direct costs of a project, and may include a research time stipend when justified by the needs of the project. Applications should be submiucd to this office by October 101 1988. Guidelines and applications are available at this office. TI1c Bora UlSkln National Fellowship In Human Rights Research One fellowship is offered each year to encourage multidisciplinary o r Interdisciplinary research and the development of expertise in the area of human rights, especially with relevance to Canada. The value of the award Is $45,000, with an additional research and travel allowance of Sl0,000. '(be deadline for applications Is October 1, 1988. SENATE RESEARCH COMMITicE The Senate Research Commiucc provides modest support for research projects, conference travel and other research-related activities at Lakehead University. The Committee awards funds on the basis o f merit, need and the availabilityoffunds; some consideration is also given to providing support for new faculty and for seed money for research in new areas. Deadline dates for application for research projects (for funding up to $2,000) arc October 10 and March 10; for conference travel (national and international), September 1 S. January 15, and ~ ; for support of a visiting scholar, October 10 and March 10. Guidelines and application forms arc available from d epartmental secretaries or from the secretary to the Committee, Mrs. Uta Hickin, UC2003, ext. 8283. GRANTS AND CONTRACTS AWARDED Congratulations to Dr. Brian Lorch (Geography) and his collaborator, Mark Smith, who were awarded a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council grant for a project entitled "Consumer Behaviour Associated with DowntownShoppingMalls". Theprojccl ls designed to assess the appropriateness of the use of malls as a tool for revitalizing central shopping districts. Dr. G. Hazenberg (Forestry) was awarded a grant through the Association of Colleges and Universities (AUCC) Fund for the Support of Modest-size Projects. The grant will provide funding for a planning mission to the Makarcrc University of Uganda. This microfund supports planning missions to Third World countries to aid in the developmcot of projects which then can be submlttc. CIDA or the International Ocvelopmeru Research Centre (IRDC) for funding. The next deadlines for application are: October 1, 1988; January 15, 1989; and May 1, 1989. r Dr. Barbara awarded a re-...----:....._ _ _:....._--, search contract by the Ontario Minisny of Natural Resources to collect and analyze vegetation and soil samples in the vicinity of Thunder Bay. Dr. Kronberg L - - - - - - - - - - ~ will be testing the hypothesis that cadmium levels arc significantly different and higher in lhe immediate vicinity of the major highways in Northwestern Ontario than in other parts of lhc province. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ·n1c Easter Seal Research Institute of Ontario The Institute offers grants for resca· n ) and development and professional train...j} in the prevention, treatment and management of physical disabilities in children. The Institute Is interested particularly in supporting research relating to cerebral palsy, splna blfida, neuromuscular disorders, acute brain damage and long-tcnn sequelae. The next appllcalion deadline is October IS, 1988. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation • External Research Program for Housing Research. The Corporation is intereslcd in all aspects of housing and urban growth and development In Canada. The External Research Program supports research investigations into all questions affecting Canadian housing, including the social, cultural, economic, technical, environmental, legal and administrative aspects of housing. Deadline for application is October 3, 1988. Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services • Lottery Research Grants Program. The Ministry's Lottery Research Grant Program supports applied research and program evaluation projects concerr"li1 developmentally handicapped, e lderly, <../,,i!. physically disabled persons. Priority is given to issues which concern community living and to projects which involve collaborative efforts between agencies. Application deadline is October 14, r: �Ontario Mental Health Foundation • Re search Programs The Foundation sponsors a number of Rarch grant and training programs d e\. .,ied to improve and enlarge the knowlehge required to promote mental h callh and to prevent, treat and cure psychological disorders. Applications for Research Project grants (forl-2years, atup to $75,000)and forEquipmentgrantsmustbc delivered to the Foundation by September 30, 1988. Applications for Small Research Project grants (up to $15,000), for the support of pilot studies, feasibilily studies or partial tests of a novel hypothesis, are due at the Foundation by October 31, 1988. the production of Canad Ian studies materials by assisting authors in the pre-publication stages (research and writing) of a booklength manuscript prepared for publication. Priority will be g iven to manuscripts dealing with one of the following themes: Canada as a northern country; the Canadian cullural context; the Canadian social context ( including social history); Canada and the new technologies; Canada in an International context; Canada and the North American economy. Application deadline is Nov 15, 1988. Further infonnation abo ut these and other sources of research fund ing Is available at the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. Ontario Mental Health Foundation • Special Competition In Applied and Community Mental Health Research The Foundation is offering a special competition designed to stlmulalc applied research and research in community mental health, particularly in the areas of: p revention; the diagnosis, early treatment and rehabilitation of mental illness; and methods of providing care and support to the mentally ill in the community. The deadline for submissions is October 31, 1988. OTHER NEWS Ontario Ministry of the Environment - Excellence In Research Awards, 1988 In an effort to e ncourage research and to recognize excellence in research, the Ministry, for the nrst time in 1987, made four awards available to recognize those people whose work was Judged tO have provided leadership in the field. The awards program has now been expanded to include the work done by graduate studems. Lakchead University nominated Marc Pelletier (Psychology) as a candidate for the award. Mr. Pellctier's research topic for his Master's thesis was "Effect of Prenatal Cadmium on the Development and Behaviour of Selectively Bred Genetic Lines of Rat", con- Association for Canadian Studies • Canadian Studies Writing Awards ( This program Is intended to encourage L U engineer and Innovation North working on wood- fired generator: provincial government grant provides seed $ Dr. Martin Ostcrvcld, professor of civil e ngineering, is the designing and consulting engineer and Innovation North will provide the support for the development of a a smallseale, wood-fired electrical generator. Lakchcad University received a grant of $87,500 to conduct a feasibi lity study and develop the design over the next four to six months. Port Arthur MPP Taras Kozyra announced the grant in early August and said "a wood-powered system will greatly reduce power costs In our remote communities and create local employment". Wood chips would be burned to power a steam-driven electrical generator for isolated communities or camps not served by the Ontario Hydro distribution network. The wood-nred gcncraror is expected to produce e lectricity at 20 to 25 cents per kilowatt hour, one half the cost of diesel power. Using local wood resources, communities, tourist operators or bush camps would chip their logs and feed the chipsintO a boiler. The feed rate wo uld be regulated by instmments according to the demand for power. The Y- ~m would require slightly more supervi!}, .1 than diesel generators but repairs are expected to be needed less frequently. Professor Oostervclt says the "technology is not complicated - it's reaUy a modem day version of the old steam engine". He feels there are important implications for LU. The governme nt grant provides funding to produce a working design but he's hoping thar if all goes well the re will be additional fundingforthe University to develop the working model. Helpful research book available The International Division of AUCC has recently completed a comprehensive guide to the operations of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). a Crown corporation based in Ottawa, whose principal mandate is to contribute to international development through the support of research capability in the'Illlrd World. A very useful bilingual publication entitled "The International Development Research Centre: A Guide for the Canadian University Research Community/Le Centre d e recherches pour le dcveloppement international: Guide a !'intention des sclentinques des universites canadiennes" Is available free of charge from AUCC Publications, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, KIP 5Nl: Tel: 613563-1236. Faculty who wish to pcmse this new publication may view copies at either the Jnfonnation Office SN1002 or sec Trish McGowan, Research Officer UC2002B. ducted under the supervision of Or. K. Paul Satlnder. A Canadian Polar Research Commission Is Proposed TI1c Honourable Bill McKnight, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, has announced plans to set up a Canadian Polar Research Com.mission. This initiative was a major recommendation of The Shield ofAchilles, the report of the independe nt Canadian Polar Research Com.mission Study led by Vanier Professor Thomas H. B. Symons of Trent University. The Canadian Polar Research Commission would play a key role in the developme nt and dissemination of polar knowledge in Canada, linking and focusing the work of existing institutions. Its main tasks will be to monitorthc general state of polar research in and about the North, and to provide advice to government, industry and institutions of higher learning on a wide range of polar issues. It also will promote Canadian Arctic Sovereignty and provide Canada with a higher profile in international circumpolar research and cooperation. This report, and the earlier report chat recomme nded the conduct of this study, Canada and Polar Science, are available for review at th is office. Environmentalist visits campus Dr. Herb Bonnann will be at LU on September 21 and 22. He is an internationally reknown ecologisl whose specialty Is studying the impact of disturbance on ecosystems. Ilisplonecring work on the Hubbard Brook Experimental forest in New Hampshire has provided data for more than 700 publications. The Yale scholar will give two free public lectures on Wednesday, September 21. The nrsttalk will be at 11:30 and will draw on the work done on the Hubbard Brook Experimental f o rest. In light of the Environme ntal Assessment hearings now being held In Thunder Bay, his topic should be of great interest to a forest industry faced with the problem of harvesting under more wildlife and human constraints. His second talk, at 2:30, will address a global concern over widespread destruction of vegetation types. Man has thus far only been concerned with the impact on local ecosystems. Many scientists throughout the world today consider t his dangerous, pointing to the global destruction of the rain forests as an example of the seve1;tyofthis situatio n. Dr. Bormann's talk will draw attention to this global problem. Bo th lectures wilJ be in the Lower Lecture Theatre. For fm1hcr infom1ation contact Don Barnes, Forestry, or Peggy Knowles, Biology. r------------7 Do _something good for the I envtronment - recycle good I junk by donating yours and I I buyj.ng_ back someone else's I I at the -:Srd annual Alumni flea I Lmarket on September 15 _ ..J 11 I �FACES ON CAMPUS correction Janice Causgrove will commence her second tcnn at Lakehead University with the Department of Physical Education and Athletics. She is from Red Deer Alberta and received her masters from the University of Alberta. Her special areas of study arc adapt ive physical education which includes program development for people with special needs. Calling It a "busy first year" Causgrove taught first and second year physical education courses and found time for tennis, theatre, visiting a few parks In the area, and paddling a 36-foot canoe in Fitness Challenge '88. Heads arc going to roll If the AgorA staff cannot get the right " heads" together with the appropriate write-up. Our apologies to Lella Wallcnlus, shown above, who made her LU debut posing as Janice Causgrove. Ms. Wallenius bas happily settled into her new position as Information Librarian as reported in the J uly issue. new on campus Dr. James J. Ryan , (above) has join ed the School of Education asan assistant professor. He recently received h is PhD from OISE with concentrated study In native education. He will be insouctlng in the educational administrative are a (theory and research) and supervising student teaching. Dr. Ryan received his BPE from O ttawa University, a bachelor of education from Queens and h is MEd from Memorial University. He taught in Labrador for 10 years and conducted extensive research on the Innut. He says be basn't had much free time lately but looks forward 10 settling into Thunder Bay with hiswife and young children. Welcome! Erle Klein , above, is the new technologist in the School of Outdoor Recreation. He calls himself a "mellowed out" outdoor rcc'cr. He's an LU grad from the HBOR and geography degree p rogram (1985), and a graduate of the Bachelor of Education program in 1987. He spent the past year supply te aching and selling computers and admits he liked the call of the "steady Job." His position e ntails all aspects of equipment: education, usage and repair. His first major task is to help the school director, Tom Stevens, develop a totally computerized inventory syste m. (Watch out for calklng sleeping bags.) He will also assist with the development of computer courses for stude nts to develop computer skills and develop course materials and promotional literatu re. In addition to au tomating the sign-ou t system, t he job involves preparing equipment and food for field trips, ma intenance of equ ipment for practicals, support services for equipment courses and designing and ma.king custommade articles for the outdoor recreation program. Sou nds like a challenging job for a tale n ted LU grad. Service Agency In Moncton, New Brunswick. Dr. Gallant is interested in training programs and possiblysome private practice in the notso-distant future. Dr. Gallant will look a.ft"f 3rd and 4th year placements as the field l'. ordinator in addition to his Distance Edu~ tion course in Geraldton. He's an avid golfer but also hopes to get skiing. Or. Bob Payne, below, got right into lhc thick of things in the School of Outdoor Recreation by leaving on a 2-wcck field trip to B.C. a week after his arrival. His recent teaching assignment was at Ryerson Polytcchnical Institute whe re he taught recreat ional geography co "career.) minded"' s tudents. Payne received his r ) from the Universily of Guelph, MA from tti Un iversity o f New England, and PhD from the University of Calga.ry. He started researc h in the human dimension of wildlife manage me nt and wants to continue that researc h at Lake head. He provided expert consultation o n non-timber values which will become pa.rt of the written submissions by forests for Tomorrow at the Class Environme ntal Assessment for Timber Manageme nt o n Crown Lands In Northern Ontario. Very excited about living in Thunder Bay, Payne says "the c hallenge is to be involved in teac hing and research in the context of northwestern Ontario. It's a young school and the opportunity is there to encourage the love of o utdoor recreation - to move and change and grow"'. He has h igh praise for the enthusia.sticstudents he has met already and says "they'll inspire the profs, they're second to no ne ''. He lists recreational activities as hockey, squash, hydroponics, birdwatching There is a rumour, however, his special love is whitewater canoein . Dr. Paul ~ llan t, top right photo, is the smiling new face in the Department o f Social Work. Born In Summerside, PEI, he got his early education in ea.stem Canada (BA, St. Thomas University, MSW, Dalhousie) before h eading to Flo rida State University to earn his PhD in Marriage and FamilyTherapy. Previous work experience includes 5 years in Summerside a.s a counsellor at a psychiatric hospital and managing director of a Family 12 ~=--°--'~-----~~~-----------~----------------------..,.,===,,,..... . . --_-_-___ :- �papers/ publications &. special project s MMIWIMtWNltt-■ Gero Sch roeter, Department o f Sociology, published a review essay on social research in Germany between 1872 and 1933 in the July issue ofjo1m1al ofthe History ofthe Behavioural Sciences (Vol. 24, No. 3). At the end of May be presented a paper entitled "Social Stratification in Weimar Germany and Extremist Politics: The Pioneering Work of Theodor Geiger" to the biannual meetings of the Research Committee on the History of Sociology) affiliated with the International Sociological Association), held in Madrid. Last fall three translations of his appear.ed in Modem Gennan Sociology, edited by Volker Meja et al. (Columbia University Press). Professor Dennis Roddy, Chairman of Elec- trical Engineering, recently gave a paper on CepstraJ Analysis of Sub-Surface Radar Data, at a workshop on ground penetrating radar. The workshop was hosted in Ottawa by the Geological Survey of Canada and the Federal Panel for Energy Research and Development. As well as having a strong Canadian representation, the workshop drew many participants from the USA and overseas, including the UK, Sweden the FRG and Belgium. Dr. Nonnan LaVole, Professor and Director f-the School of Physical Education and Ath\ .:s, and Mr. Steven Norris, who received his MSc in the Theory of Coaching at the spring convocation, presented a paper at the Inte rnational Conference on Exercise, Fitness and Health, held in Toronto May 29 • June 3, 1988. Their presentation was entitled "The Transient Oxygen Uptake Response as an Indicator of Sports Specific Adaptation". Dr. Randle W. Nelson, Professor of Sociology, and Dr. Jan Mayer (fonnerly assistant professor of Sociology) published their article "The Corporate Promotion Process and the Hidden Curriculum of Class and Gender: Reply to Wexler" in Huma11 Affairs (13), 1987, pp. 168-177. Dr. Brian Lorch, Department of Geography, and Ml". Mark Sm Ith, a former LU Geography student and nowan employeewith DELCAreceived a $7,000 SSHRC grant to carry out a study of pedestrian flows associated with downtown shopping centres. This was a first application 10 SSI-IRC and the two spent the summer months on a pilot study to test their questionnaire and in September they will be ready to start data collection for the project. Their work will have a local flavour as they will be using the Keskus Mall as a case study. 1~ Darlene Stevens, School of Nursing, l - ...ented a paper entitled, "Collective Bargaining and Nursing: An Historical Overview" at the first National Nursing History Conferen ce held in Charlottetown, PEI on June 16, 1988. Professor Stevens also convocatcd from the University of Alberta on June 9, 1988 with a d octorate -in Philosophy. The title of he r dissertation was "Suspensio n and Terminatio n of Employment among Nurses in Canada". Dr. Laurie Garred, Department of Chemical Engineering, attended a meeting of the International Society of Blood Pur ification in Vicenza, Italy, to present a paper entitled "Evaluation of the Partial Dialysate Collection Method of Urea Kinetic Modelling". Dr. Garred was promoted to the rank of full professor effective July 1, 1988. Or. TI1omas M. K. Song, Professor, School of Physical Education, Coordinator of Human Performance Laboratory, presented a paper "Effects of Three Anaerobic Tests on Venous Blood Values", at the Annual Meeting of American College o f Sports Medicine, Dallas, Texas, May 25 • 28, 1988. Dr. Song also presented two papers "Serum Enzymes and Electrolytes after Three Anaerobic Tests", and "Human Muscle Metabolism during Three Anaerobic Tests", at the International Conference on Biochemistry of Exercise, in London, Ontario, June 1-4. At the International Conference on Exercise, Fitness and Health held in Toronto from May 29 to June 3, h e presented a paper entitled "Scrum Enzymes and Lipids after Exhaustive Rowin·g Exercise". Dr. Song has been carrying out a joint research project on Effects of Exercise o n Cardiac Output and Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Metabolism, at Laval University in Quebec City, as a visiting research professor during his sabbatical year. His study was funded by an Ontario-Quebec project of Exch ange grant and Laval and Lakehcad University grants. Bonne chance, Dr. Song. Ms. Anne Ilowd, social worker at HogarthWestmount Hospital, and Dr. Alan Ilowd, Professor, School of Education, had their paper "Companio n Animals: A positive contribution to social work practice" published in The Social Worker, 1988, 56, 6-9. Professor Bowel a lso presented a paper e ntitled "Client satisfaction and normalization of residential services for retarded persons" at the annual convention of American Psychological Association, Altlanta, August 1988. Professor W. T. Momot, Biology Depart- ment, hash ad many articles published and the most recent are listed: 'A Range Extension for the Crayfish Orconectes rusticus: Sibley Provincial Park, Northwestern Ontario", in The CanadianFieldNaturalist, co-authored with C. Hartviksen and G. Morgan, 1988, "Exploitation of Orconectcs virilis in Northern climates: Complementarity of Management Options with Self Regulatory Life History Strategies, Freshwater c rayfish" (7), co-authoried with G. Morgan, and a book chapter entitled, "Orconectes spp. In the USA and Elsewhere" p. 262 • 282 in Freshwater Crayfish, Biology Management and Exploitation, publishe d by Croom-Held Publishers, 1988. Dr- C. H. Nelson, Social Work, and Dr.J. B. MJnore, Socio logy, presented a joint paper entitled, "Distance Education in Northern Ontario: Technological Initiative or Technological Imperative?" as part ofasession on Education and Social Change at the annual meeting of the Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association in Windsor in June. Dr. S. Easa, Professor of Civil Engineering, had the followin g referred journal papers published recently: "Improved Method for Locating Centroid of Earthwork" and "Area of Irregular Region with Unequal Intervals" and "Estimating Pit Excavation Volume UsIng Nonlinear Ground Profile" all In the Journal of Suroeytng E11gi11eering, ASCE, 1988volumes. His article "Selection ofRoadway Grades that Minimize Earthwork Cost using Linear Programming" appeared in Vol. 22/\, No.2, pp.121-136, 1988 of Transporation Researchjoun1al. busy in retirement Dr. Chris Jecchlnls, Professor Emeritus of Economics, has been very busy in retireme nt. He is President of the Institute for Labour Studies and Consultations in Athens. The Jnsti- ' - - - - - - - - ~ tute is an independent tripartite organization dedicated to find ing solu tions for contemporary labour problems through mediation in industrial disputes, and theseholarly study of labour market issues. Dr. Jecchinis is also research consultant for the Greek Productivity Centre and the Manpower Employment Agency. His recent publications include an updated version of his book on the Greek trade union movement, a chapter in the book Greece 2,000 and an article in the March 1988 issue of the lLO Social and L-.bour Bulletin, both dealing with employment policy issues In addition to the above contributions, three more of Dr. Jecchlnis's publications areseheduied for distribution in September 1988: an International survey of working conditions, labour relations and productivity, a manual on the practical aspects of personnel management, and the new pocket book edition of his 1960 war book Beyond Olympus. Dr. Jecchinis has also been presenting papers at international conferences, and is scheduled to present a paper to the International Round the Table conference in Belgrade on the impact of new technology on labour-management relations (Sept. 1215, 1988). 13 �visitors on campus The Consulate General of the People's Republic of China, Mr. Liu Dian-Qiu, was at Ulkehead University of August 18 and 19 to visit the School o f f orestry and meet with Chinese students and "visiting scholars" who arc working at LU. Mr. Liu enjoyed a walkingtour ofthe forestry facilities and an informal meeting with faculty. Shown above, from left to right , are Mr. Luo Ru-Ying, visitingscholar, Dr. Will Carmean, Dr. A. Kayll, Mr. Liu, and Dr. G. Hazenberg. appointments Dr. John Whitfield, Chairman of the Silver Jubilee Commince, announced the appointment of Dr. George Merrlll as Co-ordinator of the 25th Anniversary Celebrations. Dr. Merrill's long association with and keen interest in the University combined to make him the perfect candidate to develop, monitor and co-ordinate the upcoming celebrations. Ifyou have any ideas which could become part of the activities for the Silver Jubilee, please forward them to Dr. Merrill in the Department of English or to Mrs. Linda Phillips, Assistant Co-ordinator, in the Office of the President. Dr. Frederick Homes, Department of English, has been appointed to the Professional Concerns Committee oftheAssociation of Canadian University Teachers of English. Their task for 1988 -89 will be to compile a list of fellowships, awards, research grants and scholarships available to graduate students of English in Canada. They also plan to supply a commentary which would characterize the features of successful grant applications. new baby faces Ina Chomyshyn (Resource centre for Occupational Health and Safety) and David Sedor proudly announce the arrival o f the ir beautiful daughter Kyra Aalcn on March 11, 1988. new information officer Katherine Shedden has been appointed Co-ordinator of Information and Promotion Services. She served as the assistant to the Infonnation Office for the past year and says "I feel like I've finally found the pc.rfcCl job." She has a BA and teaching certificate from the University of Saskatchewan. Her journalism background includes experience as a reporter, freelance writer and editorial assistant. "The University setting is exciting; notwodaysareeverthesamc. The people at Lakchcad are interesting and the job presents a challenge I look forward to. The new promotional activities are perhaps the best part. I call Lakehead ' the little Universitywith a big heart' and I can'twaitto tell the rest of the world about the energy and vitality here". who? ~ To maintain our sense of humour In the Information Office, we have Initiated a new column which looks suspiciously like the product of the "old flies" d rawer. If you h ave any "guess who" p ho tos In your possession, we'd love to share th e m with the University Community. It might be fun to ferret out photos that are at least 25 years old l 14 Pete r Puna ls the new full-time photograph er . With a permanent smile on his face and bound less e nergy, he goes abou t his new duties with e nthusiasm and a dcd' -· lion to excellent p hotography. His ina\ ration included a trip in the Zodiac out on Lake Superior to s hoot the McKenzie Expedition promotional package. Peter's work will include formal photography in his lab, capturing the "spirit of LU" around campus, location work for the AgorA, slide preparation for faculty and photographic assignments as requ ired by the various Departments and Schools. Peter was born and raised in Thunder Bay and graduated from the 4-year photographic arts p rogram at Ryerson. He has worked in studios in Toronto, freelanced and currently teaches photography at night school at Confederation College. This talented man is also a member of the Thunder Bay Magic Circle and Magic Castle in Hollywood, a private club for magicians to perfect their art. He has been working on his magic skills for about 10 years a nd especially enjoys h is yearly trips to Hollywood where he can work with the masters. We' re happy to have you on stage at LU Peter - pooll here's your picture. a) Freud b) Bill Melnyk c) Rasputin d) Machiavelli c) Peter Sellers Great Canadian Peanut t,;hallenge Dr. R G. Rosehart is the Honorary Chairman of the 1988 Peanut C..am- paign for the Thunder Bay Chapter of the Kidney Foundation of Canada. TheKick-Offfor this year's campaign is on September 11 at LU. The goal is to raise $3Q.OQ() for medical research patientservices and public ~duciti,....,, This unique fundraislng event J benefit more than 1 million Canadians suffering from 1ddney disease. 'Buy your peanuts on campus September . 11. �update: New Pension Plan for Members and Spouses (Our cu,;:i:ent pension plan is unde r a major re:Wston . Subject to tlle approval pf membership and the regulatory agencies the following provisional Information ls provided "one man's opinion") as A.Akram. As you know a major revision of lhc Rclirc- mcm Pian of Professional Staff of Lakchcad University is being undertaken. Services of a new Actuary (fumbull and Turnbull of Winnipcg)wcrc retained forlhis purpose on 3 Feb. 1988. The p lan will be administered by a Board of Trustees. Members of the plan will have a majority on the Board of Trustee. In other words, we manage our own pension plan. Accounts: Each member will have four accounts. The Required Conn-ibutions are credited new on a monthly basis for investment. Surplus: The current plan has a huge surplus. This will be disuibutcd to members (including pensioners). Accounts will be calculated retroactive to 1965 or lhc date of your employment. nenents: 1. TI1crc is a m11111num guarantee. Your nefitswill not be less than thoscundcrthe rent plan. ( At retirement, noimal, early or postponed, you arc entitled to a pension based on the accumulated value of the four accou nts (I hope it will be called money purchase account), a deferred pension or pension. You may receive the value of the four accounts in a locked-in RRSP. You arc vested after two years of employment. That means that if you leave the e mployme nt of the University, you are also entitled to receive the account #3. The rules arc that you arrange to make a direct transfer to the plan of the new e mployers or in a prescribed retirement saving arrangement (locked-in RRSP). Though a locked-in RRSP an-angcmcnt is subject to the Income Tax Act, you can manage your own funds. You can use as much as you need, the rest will earn income, tax tree. At age 71, you must either purchase a pension from an accredited institution, for example, an insurance company or slart a !Ullf (Rcgis1cred Rctircmcm Income Fund). Revenue Canada's Pension and RRSP Guide gives a summary of these rules. You should pick up a free copy from your local Income Tax office. The New Pension Plan plans to provide pensions from the fund. However, the c hoice to receive a pension from a financially sound insurance company or another institution is a matter of choice. 3. At tcm1ination, if you arc vested, you arc entitled to receive a deferred pension or arrange 10 have a direct transfer of your money purchase account to a loc ked-in RRSP o r in to the pension plan of the new employer. ,f. On the death of a member, the spouse may receive a lump sum (and pay Income tax) or receive a tax free direct transfer to an RRSP. If a member d oes no t have a spouse, the benefic iary of the Estate will receive the accu mu- lated value of the Accounts. This is a major change in lhc new plan. Prcviouslv, the spouse o r the estate did not receive the value of University's share of comributions. Other lnfonnation: Spouses' rights arc protected under the Provincial Family Law Refo1m Act. Unless Lhc spouse signs a waiver, the spouse is cntilicd to at least 60% of survivor benefit. On maniage breakdown, the spouses have certain rights to the pension fund. MORE INFORMATION? 1. YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE have the right to receive extensive info1111ation about the pension plan, annual statements, an updated complete pension account etc. Your rights are protected under Section 25, Section 30 of the Pension Benefits Act and Ontario Regulations 708/87. You should make a written request for information, always with a copy to the Pension Commission of Ontario, if you arc serious about receiving this inforn1ation. You have a r ighl to inspect and make photocopies of d ocuments. You may have to pay a nominal fee. You arc entitled to inspect the documents filed with the Pension Commission of Ontario during b usiness hours of the Commissio n . As a membe r, you a nd your spouse arc e ntitled to receive a copy of the Pension Bene fits Acts 1987, and the Regulations of the Pens ion Benefits Act (Ontario Regulation 708/87) from Lhc Pension Commission of Ontario (101 Bloor Street, West, 9th floor, Toronto, Ont. M7A 21<2). The Act is also available in the University librai-y. The Regulations arc published in the Ontario Gazette, which is also available in the University libra1-y. ARGUS! With one hand on the mouse, a steely eye o n the screen, Production Manager Brad Salavich tests out some of the new computerized desktop publishing equipment which makes the ARGUS the most technologically advanced student newspaper in Canada. The over-the-shoulder boss ls Graham Strong, Editor-in-Chief. With the new toys, the artistic talents of Duncan Weller and lhc enthusiasm of the rest of the Argus team, this should be a grcal year for a great newspape r. 15 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or activity in the Campus Calendar, please call Ao Sherren at 8300 or mail your information to SN1002. SEPTEMBER TUESDAY, 20 VICE-PRESIDENT'S INTERNATIONAL RECEP'flON Ali Visa Students and International Students Faculty Lounge 4:30-6pm President & Deans to host receptio n (sandwiches & refreshments) Questions and information time TUESDAY 6 • SATURDAY 17 FREE STUDY SKILLS SEMINAR Listening & Note Taking Forestry Field School for all Forestry degree and diploma students 7-Spm BB 1021 WEDNESDAY 7 - SUNDAY 11 WEDNESDAY, 21 ••• SPECIAi. EVENT••• FREE PUBLIC LECTURES SUNDAY, 11 LUSU FILM NlGHT "Above the Law" 8:00pm UC Theatre ( UC 1017) $1.50 Studen ts, $2.00 others MONDAY, 12 Final date for submission of supplemental examination results for Forestry stude n ts WEDNESDAY, 14 FREE CONCERT Noon in the Agora Dave Smyth AIESEC POSTER SALE Outside Main Cafeteria BARBEQUE 5pm Lake Tamblyn (behind the Unive rsity Centre) THURSDAY, 15 MEETING Board of Governors 4pm Senate Chambers ALUMNI SERVICES PRESENTS STUDENT FALL FLEA MARKET Truly, the sale of the century Good and great junk 10am -4 pm Grounds of Alumni House Donuts & Hot dogs available Donations still accepted FRIDAY, 16 ANNUAL DINNER Board of Governors 6pm Faculty Lounge MONDAY, 19 FREE STUDY SKILLS SEMINAR Time Management 7-Spm BB 1021 Noon - Faculty, Staff & Students Auxiliary Gym, C.J. Sanders Field House Mon. 12:30 - 1:30 Wed. 12:00 - 1:00 Fri. 12:00 - 1:00 $10.00 p e r person Make Cheques payable to Lakehead University. OCTOBER MEEflNG Monday, 3 r----------------·1------------------__j H.B.P.E. III - Camp School AEROBICS SPEAKER: Dr. L H. Bormann YaJe ecologist Topic: "Disturbance and recovery o f nonhern ecosystems 11:30 to 12:30 "Reducing the Global ecological d eficity" 2:30 pm - 4:30 Lower Lecture Thrcatre Alumni Board o f Directors 7:00pm Litt le Dining Room PUBtlCATION DF.ADUN.E lhe October AGO.RA will be published the firstweek ofOetober. Deadline forsubmission is September 20. Agorl\ FRIDAY, 23 ACADEMIC SCIIEDUI.E Fina l date for late registration, changes and addition of courses for all students except forestry MONDAY, 26 MEETING Senate 2:30 pm Senate Chambers FREE STUDY SKILI.S SEMINAR Text Book Reading 7-Spm BB 1021 The AGORA is produced by the Information Office, Department of Community Relations, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, O ntario. It is published mo nthly (except August), and is distributed free of charge to the University's faculty and staff, local governme nt, media, bus iness and friends of the University. Materia.1 published in this newspaper may be reproduced or quoted with credit. WEDNESDAY, 28 LUSU FILM NIGHT "Good Morning Vietnam" Robin Williams 8:30 pm UC Theatre (UC 1017) $1:50 Students, $2.00 other.; TIIURSDAY, 29 LUSU FILM NIGHT "Good Morning Vietnam", Robin Wil.liams 8:30 pm UC Theatre (UC 1017) $1.50 Students, $2.00 others FRIDAY, 30 MCMASTER MEDICAL SCHOOL TEAM Director of Community Relations: John Russell Editor: Katherine Shedden Secretary: Ao Sherren Photographer: Peter Puna Graphics: Debbie Tew, Linda Slsckar Printing: University P1inting Services Address all correspondence to: Katherine Shedden Co-ordinator of Information and Promotion Services, Room SN1002, Lakehead University, Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5El (807) 343-8631 or 343-8300. Meeting for students, , - - - - - - - - - - - L - = == = = ==========-::: interested in entering medical school Senate Chambers 2pm For further information contact: Tony Cappello: 343-8515 celebrating our Silver Jubilee � 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.5 No.8 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a report from the President, an article and pictures of construction around campus, and an article on summer school. 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 1988-09 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University President Rosehart President's Perspective Student Centre https://writingresources.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/0f88a621efe1a4e268d8f2e615311b6f.pdf dd8c2d136e4c2cb39b609d5cb8e9cc66 PDF Text Text '(,,,~<v;/!vit, Inside: 2 3 4 6 10 Help for students New Director New spirit in Athletics Who? Research news SUPPORT THE UNITED WAY The Way to Help The Most Lakehead (f}university _Agorl\ TIIUNDER BAY, ONTARIO VOL.5 N0.8 SEPTEMBER 1988 President Goes To Jail! Do not pass go and do try to collect $200 ... Cadet Steve Browczuk, right, and Cst. Rob Steudle of the Thunder Bay City Police Department provided a friendly, but firm, escort for President Bob Rosehart and Susan Childs as part of the 'Jail and Bail' Fundraiser for the Cancer Society. Dr. Rosehartwasreceiving a last minute challenge from Norm LaVoie who raised S500duringhis jail experience on the previous day. Childs, secretary in En• gineering, was jailed on her birthday by her prankster brother. She was accused of not aging fast enough and the President's crime was park• ing illegally in the Agora Circle. Together the pair received pledges for close to S900. The University com• munity really got into the spirit of things, especially when "hangingJudge" LaRae Moody passed sentences. The local branch of the Cancer Society has raised approximately S55,000 to date. New Cancer Research Program Lakehead University's Department of Psychology is working with the Thunder Bay Regional Cancer Centre to develop a research program to investigate the psychological and social aspects of cancer. Dr. Scott Sellick, a registered psycholo• gist, who accepted a position as assistant professor at Lakehead University, has been appointed to the Thunder Bay Re• gional Cancer Centre to begin oncology . . . continued on page 5 Voyageurs wi,ll Eat A donation worth nearly a U/4 million dollars will ensure that the modern-day voyageurs on the Mackenzie Sea-to-Sea Expedition will have their gorp if not their corn and grease. A generous gift from Northern Stores Inc., formerly of the Hudson's Bay Company was announced by George Whitman, Vice President of Public Relations for the sponsor company. Whitman had high praise for the enthusiasm of Lakehead Uni• versity students and organizers who are involved planning the expedition. The company's commitment to supply all of the food for the expedition over the next five years, boosted the spirits of delegates attending the 1st Annual Sponsors' Conference held at Old Fort William at the end of September. An additional U00,000 was pledged by the Honourable Greg Stevens, Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism for the ~rovince of ~berta. The Honourable Lyn McLeod, Minister of Colleges and Universi• ties ~ also m attendance and agreed to host an inter-departmental meeting to seek funding avenues for the historic project. �matical Sciences. The Leaming Assistance Centre is located on the 5th floor of the library 5028 (local 8614). Report From the President Dr. Bob Rosehart Sexism As a university President, I never envisioned that I would write on this topic in the following context. During the past few weeks, a few situations have developed where, either intentionally or through misunderstanding or interpretation, comments of either an ethnically or sexually biased nature have been made within this University Community. Whatever your sensitivity, in today's society, one would not expect such episodes of verbal discrimination, particularly within the halls of our institution of higher learning. I would ask each and every one of you to consider your comments in light of today's socially equal society. Protest Day Later this month, the students of Ontario are holding a day of protest which will feature a large demonstration at Queen's Park. All universities have been asked to cancel classes to allow the students to participate in the Queen's Park protest. As it is not particularly feasible for our students to participate "en masse", in Toronto, I feel that it would be inappropriate to cancel classes. However, Lakehead's students are planning a local protest on October 31st between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. and, should students be temporarily absent from class, I would ask your indulgence. AgoraFormat I noticed with the last issue that the Agora has a n~ format. Do you like it? When asked this question myself, I stated that I prefer the old newspaper format but, perhaps, I am a creature of habit. I would be interested in your viewpoints. Please call either Linda Phillips or myself and express your opinions. Smoking Policy It has been a few weeks since the new Lakehead University smoking (or no smoking) policy has come into effect. Lakehead is mirroring many organizations in the light of continuing medical evidence and the rights of non smokers. Response to date has been good, and I would encourage "peer" influence on those who "forget"! library Automation The Chancellor Paterson library will show off its new computer- automated library system at a special Open House to be held on Friday, October 14th from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. All are invited. Alumni Board Named The Alumni As.,ociatlon of Iakehead University ls pleased to announce the members of the Board of Directors for the next year. Leading an impressive group of volunteers Is President Eric Wilson. continuing on for his third term. Mrs. Dusty Miller Is on the Board as Past President. The Vice-Presidents are Mr. Joe Baratta and Mrs. Betty Coates, and the Treasurer ls Mr. Don Sutton. The Representative from the LU Board ofGovemorslsMrs. Margaret Page, and the representative from the LU Student Union ls Mr. Roch Letourneau. Members-at-Large include Mrs. Anita Muncaster, Mrs. Debbie Krupa, Mr. Dwight Gessle, Mr. G. Wayne Greer, and Mr. Peter Gacuk. Nancy White to Perform The songwriter and satirist, Nancy White, will perform on Campus on Wednesday, November 2nd from 7 - 10 pm in the Bora Laskin Auditorium. Her musical talent and caustic wit are well known on radio, campus and the comedy circuit. The performance is open to the public and will include an informal discussion period. This special event is part of the education and awareness campaigns developed out of the employment equity project. Geraldine White Leaming Assistance Centre Geraldine White has been seconded to Student Services to initiate a Leaming Assistance Centre. This operation, to be located on the 5th floor of the Chancellor Paterson library, will be a "help" centre for students needing extra assistance. While Geraldine is on this project, the Senate and Board co-ordination will be handled by Beverley Stefureak. Ms. White has a Master of Science degree in Mathematics from Lakehead University. She has taught and tutored at the postsecondary level and currently is teaching Calculus in the Department of MatheOctober 1988 "Another good thing about the Ezl-Haul ... " Dr. Rosehart gives the engineer's pitch to visitors from Germany. Dr. KenMcLellan, Industrial Technology Advisor, next to Dr. Rosehart, said that the delegation was Impressed with two Inventions from LU, the compact log hauler and a hose washer. The Honourable Lyn McLeod ·was also on hand for the tour. AGORA page 2 �Polar Bear Scientist Appointed Director of Lakehead's Centre For Northern Studies Paul Watts has come south to become Director of the Centre for Northern Studies at Lakehead University effective, September 1, 1988. Home had been Churchill, Manitoba where he was Head Biologist at The Institute of Arctic Ecophysiology. A decade ago the Institute was just a dream, but anew Head Biologist has been appointed and it would appear that the dream has become a reality which continues to grow. Reflecting on his association with the North, Dr. Watts said, "After awhile you realize that business, culture, social services and environmental considerations are all important parts of development. Living on the coast of Hudson Bay taught me as much about people as it did about the environment. Learning to work with people and understanding their personal priorities enabled me to contribute to the establishment of the Institute in Churchill. Now I have an opportunity to work with more people on a much larger project, but in many ways it is the same North. To encourage a balanced development of the North there must be an implementation process that involves social, economic, environmental and cultural considerations. The integration of small business with large scale development is a particularly important aspect of northern development." ied both beluga whales and polar bears. He hopes to use some of the specialized lab facilities in Churchill to promote graduate studies at Lakehead and further field work in Northern Ontario. During his orientation to Lakehead, and the embryonic phase of the new Centre, Watts is getting to know the people and what their perspective is on the Centre's development and its integration with the rest of the university. As Director of the Centre, Watts will work closely with administration and faculty from all departments and professional schools. "I am excited about the challenge of working in a variety of disciplines. It's significant that the Lakehead Centre has been developed with input from faculty His love affair with Churchill lasted through his studies on black, grizzly and polar bears and a strange connection to another northern setting. A professor from Norway convinced Watts (or vica versa) to study at the University of Oslo, so he travelled back and forth between Norway and Canada working on his doctorate while setting up the Institute in Churchill. His doctoral thesis examined the ecological energetics ofdenning polar bears and related species. It included looking at the metabolic costs associated with cub production and how that relates to the ecology of where they give birth, body stores and birthing practices. Watts' rigorous scientific training arid his experi· ence with all phases of northern research and education will serve him well in his new position at Lakehead University. International scope The Lakehead Centre for Northern Studies will have five levels of focus. Primary attention will be given to Northwestern Ontario; then Northern Ontario, the North of other Canadian provinces, the circumpolar North (Scandinavia, USSR, Greenland, Alaska etc.) and the high Arctic (the Yukon and the Northwest Territories). The first three areas of focus make the Lakehead Centre unique but the mandate clearly includes the development of a national and international perspective. Watts hopes that his contacts in Manitoba will be of assistance in developing the provincial North perspective ofthe new Centre. "There are some important issues which involve not only Ontario and Manitoba but also Quebec and the Northwest Territories. All these jurisdictions share resources such as polar bears and beluga whales but Hudson Bay, on which these animals depend is not clearly considered within any jurisdictional mandate." While in Manitoba Dr. Watts stud- October 1988 being very involved in student affairs but when I went to my high school reunion my friends reminded me about setting up Nanook's (polar bear in Inuit) Carnival and building a walrus for the ice sculpture contest." His interest in northern animals persisted throughout his BSc. from Guelph where he studied Wildlife Biology. While preparing to do his Masters in Wmnipeg, Watts headed up to Churchill for six months• and stayed thirteen years. "I had always wanted to go to a remote community and set up a research and education institute. To do conservation studies on large mammals you need a laboratory component to compliment your field studies. Churchill is the best place to set up a lab for studies on polar bears and I decided to stay awhile." "Future of Canada ... with the people of the North Dr. Paul Watts members, administration and the provincial government. In particular, the Presidential Advisory Committee on Northern Studies has given the Centre broad roots and a strong sense of direction. There's a real desire across campus to realize our Northern potential and develop a North em vision. I see myself as a facilitator." Early interest in the North I Born in Toronto, Watts thinks his interest in the North started at a very early age. His family moved to Barrie when he was seven and he recalls his high school days with an ironic nostalgia. "I remember AGORA Sometime around Christmas, Watts will start his regular trips into Northwestern Ontario to investigate possibilities for linking community and Lakehead University initiatives and expertise. "I look forward to meeting people in this part of the North....... actually the future ofCanada as a country lies with the people of the North. It used to be that many southerners would question the viability of northern living, but now with high pollution levels and overpopulation the viability of living in the South is a growing issue. We have a chance to lead the way into the 21st century through a balanced and sustainable development of our Northlands." page 3 �New Season, New Hope for Athletics Department The 1988-89 year will see a renewed emphasis on athletics at Lakehead University. The wrestling team, men's and women's basketball team, and the women't volleyball team are ready for a new season. Helping to make some of the changes in Athletics are Clyde Tuyl, Ian Newhouse and Claude Lapre. Oyde Tuyl, the new Athletic Co-ordinator, is a former student at Lakehead University and was Athlete of the Year in 1972/73. Tuyl is optimistic about athletics at the university. Looking at the overall picture, he sees four components to Athletics. At the varisity level, this year marks a new beginning for the teams. Lakehead University is no longer with the Great Plains Athletics Conference (GPAC). Varsity teams will now compete in the Ontario leagues, namely the Ontario University Athletic Associaiton (OUAA) and the Ontario Women's Intercollegiate Athletic Association (OWIAA). The two leagues will encompass men's and women's basketball teams, a women's volleyball team and a wrestling program. The varisty program, while important, is not the only aspect of the Athletic Department, he said.. Club sports, a "hybrid of varsity sports," are competitive in nature but not at the varsity level, he said. This area could include such sports as alpine skiing, men's and women's indoor soccer, and track and field. Intramural sports and recreation also have a place at the University. Most intramural sports are co-ed and both recreational and social in nature. The facilities themselves, such as the pool, running track and squash courts, are available to those who want to be active. Of course, the sports programs are not Tuyl's only concern. "No matter where you are you always have to talk money," he said. "One component ofmy job will beto look at ways and means of financing the athletic programs." "Bear in mind all these things (full programs) won't be in place by next Tuesday," he cautioned. Having worked with Fitness Ontario, the Ministry ofTourism and Recreation he is well aware that good programs take time to develop. Coaching, Training and Researching Dr. Ian Newhouse has come to Lakehead University from Vancouver, bringing with him expertise in physical education. Newhouse, an assitant professor, will be teaching in the new field of sports medicine and exercise physiology. "I have three pursuits while I'm here," he said. "Well, maybe four."His teaching tops the list, but it is quickly followed by research. Newhouse hopes to do research in the field of sports medicine and exercise physiology. To obtain his PhD, Newhouse studied iron deficiency in female athletes, "but there are many other areas I would like to be involved in,'' he said. Coaching will be another facet to Newhouse's stay at Lakehead University. He believes the university can successfully compete in track and field at the varsity level. Cross-country runners have been doing well in local races, such as the Chiropractic Run and the Heart of Thunder Bay Run. "We're on the way to establishing ourselves in cross-country," he said. His duties at the university aside, he would also like to concentrate on his own athletic career. Newhouse was on the National Team in the 400-metre hurdles from 1979-84. However, he has had three years with injuries and this has slowed his time, keeping him from competing in the Olympics. "I would like to continue my training," he said. "If I can go through the winter injury-free, I could drop my time some more." October 1988 ~ >':j \, Jji ·._ ~.;;;,J;:f ~i~ rr. r. r.,· ~~ ' .,-. ' /£lf' .. ~·- •' •, ..s: ., ,>· :~ ~ :::: ~·~ New members of the Physical Education and Athletics Department: Standing, Athletic Co-ordinator Clyde Tuyl, left, Professor Ian Newhouse and Coach Claude Lapre The Building Years Rounding out the new team in Athletics is Claude Lapre, the new women's volleyball coach. Direct from a successful run at Carleton University, where he puttogether a team that ranked six out of 15 teams in Ontario, Lapre is eager and ready to work with the Lakehead University women's volleyball team. To create a good team it is important to establish "a very strong administrative base," he said. "Everyone has to understand the requirements of having a strong volleyball program. Although this won't show on the win-loss record, it is important for the future." Once the team is on the court the athletes will have to show they are making some progress because "people will support a team that is obviously playing all out," Lapre said. In termsofwinloss, ''we have to win as many games as we can," he said. ''That sounds like a stupid statement, but we haven't won a league match." Lapre is ambitious for his team. "The objective is to make the playoffs as soon as possible," he said. "If not this year, there has to be progress enough that players know they will do it next year." The potential exists, he said. All the players are young, but there is some raw talent. "This team has better physical qualities than Carleton, but with less experience," he said. These are the building years, Lapre said. "The building years are the most exciting." AGORA page 4 �1988 - 89: Highest enr<?lment in history of Lakehead University Enrolment at the university reached a new historic high. As of the end of September, the university's full-time enrolment stood at 3,839 compared with 3,446 at the same time last year (an increase ofll.4 per cent). The provincial average increase is 4.3 percent. The previous record high enrolment was 3,695 in 1984. Full-time first year enrolment is up by 36 per cent with a total of 1,635, compared to 1,202 last year. The average provincial increase for full-time first-year students is only 6.5 per cent. Enrolment quotas established last fall have been realized for all programs except the two-year Bachelor of Engineering degree program in which the enrolment in year four is down by 12 students. However, the overall enrolment in the Engineering Department is up modestly. Full time graduate enrolment stands at 130, compared with 121 last year. This is a 7.4 per cent increase. The number of Ontario Scholars has jumped to 116 from last year's number of 83, representating an increase of about 40 per cent. Part time registrations are continuing with a current total of 1,812 students. Last year at this time the total stood at 2,014. The Registrar, Pentti Paularrine, said he expects off-campus enrolment to increase, noting that 128 students have enrolled in the new Distance Education Nursing Degree program. This will probably bring the total number ofpart-time students over last year's figure of2,014. Included in this year's overall enrolment increase are 50 new first year international students. There are 176 students enrolled at this time, compared with 138 lastyear. Paularrine said it is heartening to see an increase in the number of international students, who come from places as diverse as Argentina, Malaysia, and Zambia. "The presence of international students gives Canadian students a chance to learn about other cultures", he said. Cancer research OhitnariPS continued from page 1 research. The group of 100 or so diseases, collectively called cancer, have important psychological, social, spiritual and emotional aspects. These factors need attention as a part of care for cancer patients said Dr. Sellick, who will also be available for consultations with staff and patients. In addition to teaching at Lakehead University, Dr. Sellick will be developing a Health Psychology Program, which should begin in about one year. The program will begin as an interdisciplinary course which will be open to health professionals in the community. Lakehead University and the Cancer Centre expect that Dr. Sellick's joint appointment in both institutions will be the start of a larger program which will attract other investigators. This initial appointment was made possible by a grant received from the Senator Norman M. Patterson Foundation and local private benefactors who donated money for research at the local Cancer Centre. For more information about the research program at the Thunder Bay Regional Cancer Centre, please contact Dr. J.F. Kotalik, Director of the Centre, at 3431610. Unitedway October 1988 Dr. Marco Colina died on August 8, 1988 attheageof56. BorninCusco, Peru, Professor Colina received his BA in History and Geography, a Bachelor of Education and in 1957 his Masters in Comparative Education. From 1958 - 60 he attended the London Institute ofEducation studying English as a Second language before returning to the National University of Education in Lima. He was an exchange teacher to the United States before moving to Canada where he taught French and English in Saskatchewan. In 1965 he received an MA in Spanish and French. Dr. Colina joined Lakehead University in the Department of languages as a Lecturer in Spanish. He received his doctorate in education in 1970 and transferred from languages to the newly created Faculty of Education under Dr. Angus as Dean. For 18years he was an active participant in the Faculty and School of Education. His commitment and drive to advance both Spanish and French language education was well known by his students and colleagues. He was a dedicated teacher who spoke forcefully about his concerns for the quality of education and the need for high standards. Dean Rod McLeod, who delivered the eulogy at his funeral service said "Marco will be remembered for his love of life and his generous hospitality. I'm sure there are those here today who recall his love offine music and the elegant smoothness ofhis step on the dance floor as well as the genuine warmth of his friendship. We will treasure our memories of this brother, friend, teacher and colleague." AGORA Dr. Frank Doan died on June 30, 1988, at the age of 75. Dr. Doan was the first Professor of Philosophy at the Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology in 1961. He devoted 17 years to Lakehead Univeristy, until his retirement in 1978. Before coming to Lakehead University, Dr. Doan was a lecturer of philosophy at the University of Toronto from 1949 to 1956. He received his BA in 1942, an MA in 1947 from the University of Western Ontario and his Ph.D in 1952 from Toronto. Dr. Doan spent four years in the United States and accepted positions with the University of Indiana and the University of Houston. Dr. Doan contributed major articles to The Journal of Pbtlosopby and The Review ofMetaphysics. He also completed a book entitled "The Philosophic Response". Dr. Doan is remembered as one of the men who helped to tum a technical college into a university. His lecutres and classes challenged students to explore the minds of philosophers rather than the works of those who analyze them. His intensity inspired his classes, his co-workers and those who knew him well. page 5 �Rites of Autumn (I fl fll - ~ ~ ({I '6 {II "1f Rites o ~lstant helpful n Forest technology students perform stream Inventory In the McIntyre River with an electro-shocker and nets. Please, take It, I barbequed It myself. President Roschart helped out at the Alumni Fall Flea Market. Decisions, decisions, decisions. Members of the psychology faculty are shown providing course counselllng to some of the more than 750 students who registered for first year psych courses. (From bottom right, Dr. Anne Selllck, Dr. Marcia Dilley, Dr. K. Paul Satindcr and Chairman Dr. Stephen Goldstein) October 1988 AGORA page 6 �Rites of Autumn Definitely out standing In their field during field school (a rock concert) arc geologists Dr. Kehlenbeck (left) , Dr. Wu, a senior scientist from the Geological University of China. and Dr. Phil Fralick. ar, BrcndaSteen, wasoneofmanypatlent, -s of th.e Registration team. "Okay you low-life first year engineers! Line up in front of your be(f pans.• Coe of many scenes from orientation fun In the Agora. Take me outto the ballgame ... the action was swift and the muscles sore, as members of the University took to the diamonds In the Annual Mixed Ball Tourney. The Print Shop team defeated everyone Including the amazingly talented ball players shown here. Visitors from Japan, Professors Mlnose and Mlnaml from Glfu College, were scouting the possibility of English language immersion programs at LU for their students. Dr. Emil Dolphin, far right, and Professor Tom Stevens, far left, provided campus tours for the visitors but Stevens might have a handful lf they take him up on his offer of a wilderness canoe trip. October 1988 AGORA page 7 �New Faces on Campus Rebecca (Becky) Hurley is the new manager of the Bookstore. She has a degree in distributive education (merchanclizing, marketing and management) from Moorhead State University (Minnesota). Considering the greater than unexpected increase in student enrolment atLakehead, Hurley believes "thing., went fairly smoothly". She hired 12 extra staff to handle the store during registration, but when some first year courses had a 100% increase (psychology and languages), she knew it would be impossible to get all supplies in before classes started. Becky Hurleyisnotafraid ofa challenge, but she won't likely forget the fall of 1988. Peter Kerr, a native ofAtikokan is coming back to Lakehead - this time as project engineer in the Campus Development Department. An LU graduate of Civil Engineering (1987), Kerr was working with a mining company before deciding that the position here looked "interesting". The job varies from oversc·eing interior renovations, working with contractors, overseeing construction projects and studying building codes - normal fare for engineers. But during even a brief conversation one soon discovers that he has a new project that is his real love - a darling three month old baby? Welcome Peter and congrats! Valerie Szematowicz has been appointed to the position of Student Counsellor for the 1988-89 academic year. Ms. Szematowicz recently completed her masters degree in psychology. She also has experience as a psychiatric nurse and psychometrist. She will provide personal and career counselling to students. With the addition of another counsellor, the Centre will be extending hours to two evening., per week. Szematowicz can be reached at her temporary office in the Black Shack, room #107, or by calling extension 8018. Scott Hamilton is the new face in the Department ofAnthropology. He spent the last two years at Simon Fraser working on his PhD in historic anthropology, "specifically the fur trade". Born in rural Manitoba, Hamilton received his BA from Brandon University and an MA from the University ofAlberta. He worked as a consultant on contract and salvage excavation in the Thunder Bay and Nipigon-Red Rock area. This year, the assistant professor is teaching 2nd and 3rd year courses in North American Pre-history, theory and historical archeology. October 1988 John O'Meara was hired by the School of Education to teach in the language department in the Native languages area. The linguistic specialist received his BA from the University of British Columbia and spent the summer completing his PhD also from UBC. He has previous teaching experience at LU with the Native Language Instructors' Course. The "new" program in which he teaches, offers a minor in Native languages, and was the brain child of Mary Mitchell who is currently teaching ESL in the middle East. O'Meara was born in Scotland but has long had a research interest in native American languages. AGORA Jane Uvingston joined Lakehead University as the Employment Equity Project Co-ordinator in September. Living.,ton is no stranger to Lakehead. She has completed several contracts on campus for Distance Education and the Registrar's Office. i.====--...;;:==-i She is a graduate ofConcordia Universitywith an honours degree in English. She bring., previous post-secondary experience from a Montreal CEGEP Qunior College) where she was the Co-ordinator of Admissions. Her present contract position is funded by MCU and the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State application was submitted by the Lakehead University Status of Women Committee. Living.,ton will be exploring ways to encourage female students to consider graduate studies in a variety of areas and to improve their career planning strategies. As well, she will be implementing campus education initiatives aimed at promoting awareness about harassment and assessing the incidence of harassment on campus. Please contact Jane Living.,ton for further information or, to offer suggestions at extension 8022. Kailash Bhatia is the new senior technologist in the mechanical engineering laboratory. As a young man in the Punjab, he was singled out as 1 of 36 students to enter a special 3 year mechanical and manufacturing technological training program with Swiss experts. He has been a tool and dye maker, pro• ' duction supervisor and lead hand in a private '-------------' engineering company in Alberta. He is most proud ofdesigning a planetary gear box which was displayed throughout North America and was produced commercially. With his very solid theoretical and practical background, Bhatia will provide strong leadership and great skill in a very busy lab. Other talents include photography and house building. Welcome to Thunder Bay - a great place to work on both hobbies. page 8 �~===================================~1~-~ !f" Silver ~ - 1 Reflections \ "<"e11.., u~'"'·; Visitors on Campus 1 Sharon Bjorklund celibrated her 20th anniversary in the Registrar's Office on September 16. As part of our preparationforthe SilverJubilee activities, anew column has been initiated to reflect on changes and stories about the people and events that are the history of Lakehead University. Dr. Herb Bormann, a world-renowned environmentalist from Yale University, spoke to several hundred people at two separate talks Co-sponsored by the Departments of Biology and Forestry, Dr. Bormann, left, Is shown with faculty members, Dr. Will Carmean, (centre), Dr. Peggy Knowles and Dr. Ken Deacon. Papers/Publications & Special Projects Dr. Min-sun Chen of the Department of History presented a paper on "Ferdinand Verbiest and the Geographical Works by Jesuits in Chinese, 1584-1674" at the International Conference on the Life and Work of Ferdinand Verbiest (1623-1688) held at Leuven (Louvain), Belgium on September 12-16. This conference and the opening of the Exhibition of Chinese Astronomy in Brussels are two of the several events held in Asia and Europe to commemorate the 300th death anniversary ofVerbiest. New Baby Faces Allen Alexander, a beautiful 7 1/2 pound boy nearly arrived with a pencil in his hand. The baby artist was born September 8, 1988 and is the son of Debby Tew in the Graphics Department. Marlene, Roiger and brother James Heitland proudly announce the arrival of KaJ.Ja Celeste, born September 12, 1988. Roiger works in the Chemistry Departmentandis ofcourse tickled pink with his little daughter. Who? The mail is still pouring in from our first 'Who' column. Yes indeed folks, that clever but sinister smile belongs to Professor Ken Allan in Psychology. Feeling a little heady with the success of this column, we've gone straight to double jeopardy. Last month's winner was John Whitfield; will he be the first to identify this lovely pair? a) Miss Thunder Bay 1965 and Mr. Thunder Bay 1965 b) Laverne and Shirley, or just Laverene c) Bob Cummings and some wholesome beach bunny c) Bill Melnyk and some wholesome beach bunny The Ask Dr. Weir Column returns next month with more fascinating questions and answers d) Frankie and Annette October 1988 Sharon remembers: . when students were registered in the tunnel below the stairs to the library . when the libary, main building and theatre building made up the entire university campus . when the cafeteria was where the bookstore and the games room are now . when The Study was the Great Hall, an open lounge area . when Pentti Paularinne came to work in the Registrar's office (as a student) in May of 1969 as Admissions Officer, under the Director of Admissions Wtl Bohm . when the Faculty of Education became part of the University in 1969 . some terrific people, especially Lari Matthews, who passed away several years ago, but who will always be rembered for her down to earth style with staff and students . the days before the on-line computer system when the system was completely manual . being hired as an admissions file coder. Her career incl:1des sessional file coder, transcript clerk, microfilm clerk and senior records clerk . two other Registrars, Don Ayre and John McDonnell AGORA page 9 �Research News FROMTIIE OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIESAND RESEARCH Research Ojflcer: Trish McGowan Introduction by Dr. Murray Lankester A warm welcome to all new faculty members at Lakehead University and to all new and continuing graduate students. This monthly column in theAgora should be of interest. It is used by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research to make you aware of research grant and scholarship opportunities and other related information of value to researchers and students. I always try to find time to write a brief introduction and announce events in the graduate studies area, but the bulk of the writing usually falls to the Research Officer, Miss Trish McGowan. Trish will already be known to many of you, especially ifyou have begun to prepare NSERC or SSHRC research grant applications or if you have been invited to enter into contractual arrangements for research or consulting work. Trish is extremely helpful in these endeavours, particularly ifyou involve her early in the process. Also in the Graduate Studies and Research Office are Mrs. Kris Delorey and Mrs. Uta HJckin. Kris, who we wish a speedy recovery from sick leave, is the Graduate Studies secretary responsible for the graduate student files and data base, the processing of theses for external examination, and the provision of secretarial support to the Director, the Senate Graduate Studies Committee, the Senate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee and the University Animal Care Committee. Now you know why we wish Kris a speedy recovery! In her absence, Miss Carolyn Lehto is doingan excellent job of helping to keep the Office running. Mrs. Uta Hickin is also well known to faculty and students. She assists the Research Officer in matters relating to grants and contracts; she is also secretary to the Senate Research Committee, and can answer most of your questions about faculty and student eligibility in applying for approximately S100,000 ofinternal research support. Finally, Uta and Kris are also the ones to see about graduate student scholarship opportunities. October 1988 Lakehead students did very well this year in the Ontario Graduate Scholarship Open Competition. Of 48 students who applied last October, 17 won an award valuedatS9105overthreeterms. Ofthese winners, four began or continued their graduate studies at Lakehead. Wmnersofour''Institutional'' Ontario Graduate Scholarships, also valued at $9105, were John McArthur (Geology), Nina Sckullch (Psychology), Ann Marie Baker (Psychology), Cathy Woodbeck (English), Nelaon Dmd Fry (Psychology), Geoff Straw (Psychology), Edward Van Voort (Psychology), Arlene Whiffen (Psychology), Dmd McLean (Psychology), and Shelley Mahon (Psychology). Lakehead University Graduate Entrance Scholarships of $1200 each were awarded to H. Huang (Physics), W. U (Education), Q. Wei (Biology), L Yu (Mathematics), D. U (Forestry), X. Uu (Mathemathics), S. Weber (Psychology) and C. Bennett (Psychology). TheAbitibi Price/C.J. Sanders Scholarship was won by Ung Yu (Mathematics). Foreign student Differential Fee Waivers have been accepted by Mr. De-Wei U (Forestry) and Mrs. Wenjle U (Education). Winners of remaining waivers and scholarships will be announced in the near future. Students of high academic standing should be aware of the approaching deadlines for the 1989/90 competition for the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Post-Graduate Scholarships (16 November), and the Ontario Graduate Scholarships {24 October). Application forms can be obtained at the Graduate Studies and Research Office {UC-2002). Faculty are important participants in the application procedure. A thoughtful, informative letter of reference of appropriate length will maximize a student's chance of success. Congratulations to those winning awards for 1988/89, and good luck to those considering an application to this year's competitions. NEWS FROM NSERC Comments from Arthur May, President ofNSERC Dr. Arthur May, President of NSERC, was interviewed in the September edition of the Council's newsletter, Contact. Dr. May indicated that he expects that all of the new base funding which was awarded to NSERC in the spring by the federal government {S 103 million over five years) will be allocated to equipment. NSERC wants to re-establish an equipment budget at a level near 10% of its total grant AGORA budget. Dr. May stated that the forthcoming equipment competition will be an improvement over the last, and therefore, people who need equipment should apply. Given the continued funding limita• tions, NSERC may need to make adjustments to how funds are allocated within existing programs. Dr. May feels that the time is approaching when Council will have to define the size of the community it can support; Council, therefore, will need to consider higher selectivity in someofits programming. NSERC expects to put a definitive Strategic Plan in the public domain this autumn. This Plan will set the Council's broad and general directions for the next decade. PEER OVERVIEW COMMITTEE REPORTS In late 1987, Council established the Ad Hoc Peer Overview Committee to examine the peer review system as it relates to the Operating Grants Program. The Committee's responsibilty was to determine whether the Program's threepronged thrust (to maintain a broad base of research, to foster excellence, and to provide adequate support to starters) is still valid. In its final report lastJune, the Committee asked Council members to determine iflimits should be placed on the size of the community that can be supported with the current budget. Other key issues of program philosophy raised by the committee include the treatment of starters, the possible introduction of a means to encourage competition between disciplines, and additional funding for the very best researchers. Council will now look at these and other fundamental questions as it prepares the final version of its Strategic Plan. The committee was also asked to recommend refinements to the peer review process to improve the Program's effectiveness. While the Committee reported no fundamental problems with the process, it did perceive a need to tighten up procedures in some areas. More extensive briefings ofgrant selection committee chairmen and new members, clearer guidelines on interpretation of Council policies, and participation by senior staff and members of Council and/or permanent committees in grant selection committee policy meetings are some of the steps that will be taken to ensure a more consistent approach to peerreviewacross all grant selection committees. Other recommendations of the Committee under discussion by Council include: support of graduate students as page 10 �an evaluation criterion; examination of the nature, role and function of engineering research in Canadian universities and possible revisions to the evaluation guidelines for engineering and applied science; and mechanisms to encourage collaborative research. GRANTS AWARDED NSERC recently announced the results of the Forestry Transitional Support II Competition. The purpose of this support mechanism is to assist the six forestry schools through the period of transition away from the special support previously provided by NSERC an~ the C:an~an Forestry Service to full integration into NSERC program structure. This year's competition was held in order to disburse the uncommitted balance of $480,000 which remained following a major review of applications in 1987. One of the four sub-proposals submitted by Lakehead University was successful. Dr. Reino Pulkld and Mr. Ulf Runesson have been awarded $61,000 over two years in support of their project, entitled "Interfacing Remote Sensing and a Geographic Information System for Assessing Sapling Stage Jack Pine Stands". Professor Bob Day's (Forestry) Ontario Renewable Resources Research grant was renewed for 1989/90 for his research on the "Root Regeneration Potential ofJack Pine Container Stock". The research is intended to lead to a better understanding of the root development of container grown seedlin~ and the effect of root development on tree stability and survival. Phases II and III of Dr. Gary Murchison's (Forestry) TRIM Data Analysis reseal'ch contract with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources have been approved. In Phase II, Dr. Murchison and his research associate, Joanne Kavanagh, will employ TRIM sampling techniques within plots in mature jack pine stands; in Phase III, this study will be extended to immature jack pine stands. Dr.Ken Brown (Forestry) has been awarded a research contract by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for a project entitled, "Effects of post bud set N, P, and K fertilization and subsequent cold hardening treatment on bud development, root development and the induction of cold hardiness in second crop black spruce container stock". Dr. Brown and his graduate research assistant, Steve Warrington, will be cooperating with a number of private growers in the Thunder Bay area in order to discover whether current cultural practice can be improved to produce a stronger stock. October 1988 We would like to congratulate these researchers, and we wish them continued success in their research. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Ontario Ministry of Health: Health System· IJned Research Unit Program The Ontar.io Ministry of Health recently announced.a new grants program to support health services research in Ontario. The program will facilitate research leading to changes in the provision of health care services, particularly those aimed at improving the _health status of target populations. Grants will be provided to multidisciplinary teams ofinvestigators engaged in a focused research program, studying aspects of the organization and performanceofthe health care system, in cooperation with a partner agency that is active in the delivery of health services. The first competition deadline is December 1. 1988. Ontario Ministry of Health: Health Research and Development Grants The Ministry, through its Extramural Research Programs, offers a number of Health Research Grants and Awards. Current research priorities include: Community Health, Health Promotion, Technology, Use and Provision of Health Services, Women's Health, Environmental Hypersensitivity, and AIDS. The deadline for Research grants is November 1, 1988. The deadline for Postgraduate Research Fellowships and Graduate Studies Fellowships is January 15, 1989. Health and Welfare Canada- National Health Research and Development Program This program provides support for health sevice research, public health research and health care delivery research. Current priorities are: organization and delivery of health care, risk assessment, health promotion, habilitation and rehabilitation, population immune status and communicable disease control and native health. The deadline for submissions is December 1. 1988. The National Research Council: Canada/France Science and Technology Cooperation Program The objective of this program is to promote, through collaborative projects or AGORA exploratory missions, activities inten~ed to result in scientific and technological advances of potential industrial or economic benefit to Canada. Priority sectors include marine sciences, biotechnology, new materials, information technologies, environment, transportation, and research related to problems of cold regions. The grant provide~ tt:3-vel and subsistence costs. The application deadline is November 30, 1988. Canada/USSR Academic Exchange Program The federally funded Canada/U~S~ Academic Exchange Program, administered by the Association of U~~rs~tie_s and Colleges of Canada, is multidisciplinary, and scholars from all research fie~ds are encouraged to apply. At the seruor scholar level which refers to faculty members and.senior researchers, there is provision for 12 scholars to spend 1 • 5 months each in the Soviet Union. At the graduate and postdoctoral level, the program allows for 15 scholars to spend l • 5 months at Soviet institutions of higher learning. Applicants should have a knowledge ·of Russian adequate for their research needs. The application deadline is November 1, 1988. Department of Energy, Mines and Resources: 1989/90 Research Agreements Program The Research Agreements Program provides funding for research projects up to approximately $15,000/ye~. The Department invites proposals which address the following programs: Energy Program, Mineral Policy Sector, Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology, Geological Survey of Canada, Surveying and Mapping. • The application deadline is November 15, 1988. Association for Canadian Studies Canadian Studies Writing Awards The objective of this program is to encourage the production ofCanadian Studies materials by assisting authors in the pre-publication stages (research and writing) of a book-length manuscript. Priority will be given to manuscripts dealing with one of the following themes: Canada as a northern country, the Canadian cultural context, the Canadian social context, Canada and the new technologies, Canada in an international context, Canada and the North American economy. Application deadline is November 15, 1988. For further information contact the Research Office. page 11 �CAMPUS CALENDAR To include your Department's event or actlvityintheCampusCalendar,pleasecall Flo Sherren at 8300 or mall your information to SN1002. Oscar Winning Film 8:00 pm - RB 1042 Sl.50 Students, $2.00 others SUNDAY. 23 FRIDAY, 4 INTERNATIONAL FILMS Tbe Lacemaker (France 1978) 8:00 pm - BB 1021 FREE ADMISSION Sponsored by the Languages Department TUESDAY. 2S WWC Weight Wise Club Health Services Whether you wish to lose or to gain Come and weigh in withJessie Monday or Friday afternoons No fee, weight and diet counselllng SATURDAYlS & SUNDAY16 LUSU FILM NIGHT Beet/.ejulce Cast: Alex Baldwin, Geena David, Michael Keaton, Catherine O'Hara. A tale of exorcism. 8:00 pm - RB 2042 Sl.50 Students, $2.00 others SUNDAY, 16 INTERNATIONAL FILMS By the Languages Department I've Heard tbe Mermaids Singing (Canada 1987) 8:00 pm - BB 1021 FREE ADMISSION MONDAY, 17 Free Public Geology Lecture Dr. T. E. Krogh Royal Ontario Museum H. S. Robinson Distinguished Lecturer 12:30pm CB-3031 MONDAY. 17 • FRIDAY, 21 City of Thunder Bay WEDNESDAY. 19 Public Psychology Seminar Speaker: Dr. Paul Satinder Topic: "Homosexuality: Sexual imprinting: A New Hypothesis 2:30pm Room SN 1015 Public Geology Lecture Dr. Grant Mossop of the Alberta Research Council "Geology and History of the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin" 12:30 - 1:30 pm CB 3031 SENATE MEETING 9:30am Senate Chambers SATURDAY. 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Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.5 No.9 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains articles on the Jail and Bail Fundraiser by the Cancer Society, new faces on campus, and 1988-89 bringing the highest enrolment in history 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 October 1988