ISSN 0229-2378
Volume 26 Number 8 82 02 25
Mixed reaction to funding - no response to Fisher report
Relief mixed with disappointment was the The Report suggests a restructuring on a The impact of the increased visa fees reaction of Ontario university officials after reduced scale if adequate funding is not avail- will not be clear for a while, but if the num- a meeting with Premier William Davis and the able. Some restructuring is obviously going to bers are reduced or the mix of such students Minister of Colleges and Universities, Dr. Bette take place, the President indicated. The changed, "it could be serious," President Stephenson last week. They were pleased to government recognizes that some flexibility is Forster noted. He expressed appreciation, hear that global funding for the Ontario necessary to provide time to sort out however, that the government saw fit to apply system for 1982-1983 will be increased 12.2 problems, he said. the increased visa student fees only to new p er cent to $1,036 billion, somewhat higher Specific allocations to individual univer- students, and not to those in-course at the than many expected. They were clearly sities are not known yet. However, the present time, as has happened in some other disappointed, however, that no response was percentage increase to the University of jurisdictions. made to the Report of the Committee on the Guelph will be marginally lower than the In her announcement, the Minister also Future Role of Ontario Universities (the global figure due to our lower than average had a very strong message about deficits Fisher Report) commissioned by the govern- increase of students over the last several years. incurred by universities. She said that no ment and released last August. The Minister Preliminary calculations indicate that special funding will be available to bail out did say, however, that a meeting will be Guelph s funding increase for 1982-1983 universities. She is now seeking OCUA s called in late March to discuss the Report. from the Ministry will be 10.9 per cent over advice on legislation designed to prevent the The Minister also announced that formu- the current year. Each university s share is emergence of unmanageable deficits. For la tuition fees will increase by 12.2 per cent dictated by enrolment, based on a slipped universities that incur unmanageable deficits, and the student assistance program will be three-year "rolling average" and by the mix provision will be made in the legislation to adjusted to take this into account. Actual of programs in which students are enrolled. appoint a government trustee, to suspend fees may continue to be set at up to 10 per charters, dissolve governing boards of the uni- Visa Students Fees Up cent above the formula without penalty to versities, and suspend all contractual obliga- the university. New visa students enrolling in September, tions such as tenure. There is a widely held The percentage increase in global fund- 1982, for the first time will be required to view that OCUA may be given an expanded ing seems good on the surface and in com- pay sharply increased fees, either $2,700 or role with regard to rationalization of course parison to awards to other groups. But it is $4,400, depending on the level of the pro- offerings and avoidance of duplication. q not as good as it looks. Universities have had gram, the Minister also announced. President several years of under-funding and have signi- Forster described the government s visa stu- ficant catching up to do. President Donald dent policy as "short-sighted." We have Forster pointed out that the 12.2 per cent is an obligation to such students," he significantly lower than the 15.6 per cent said in noting the contribu recommended in the Fisher Report and the that such students make slightly over 15 per cent recommended by its to the University and advisory body, the Ontario Council on Uni- the co versity Affairs. large wh
No Response to Fisher Report President Forster noted that as no direct response to the Fisher Report was forth- coming, the universities have no idea whether this year s funding represents "buying time for one year" or some small change in govern- ment priorities. "Whichever it may be, it provides no long term guidance as a basis for long-range planning," he said. He expressed a "strong impression" however, that the government does not want a drastic restruc- turing of the Ontario university system. Meeting of February 16, 1982. English at the University of Sherbrooke, Provincial Relations and Support for It was an old-fashioned Senate meeting last Douglas G. Jones, is to receive an honorary Universities, and agreed to its publication and distribution. The report acknowledges the Tuesday night as members debated the D. Litt; the ceremony date yet to be deter- merits of academic rigor and the worth of a mined; professor in microbiological engineer- federal government s wish to see account- degree in the marketplace. ing at the Swedish Medical Research Council ability for their contribution towards univer- The discussion, prompted by Pathology and head of MI RCEN-Stockholm, Carl-Goran sity education, and suggests ways through chairman, Professor Ted Valli, and responded Heden, is to receive an honorary D.Sc. at the which this could be achieved through student to mainly by Veterinary Microbiology and fall ceremony, and retired professor of Land assistance, research, specific programs and I mmunology chairman, Professor Brian Resource Science, Leonard R. Webber, will manpower planning. The report, however, Derbyshire and the Dean of the Faculty of be named Professor Emeritus at the spring stresses the need for long-term, consistent Graduate Studies, Carlton Gyles, preceded a Convocation. funding to maintain the infrastructure of 50-49 vote in favor of approving a proposal universities. A federal-provincial advisory MOTIONS for a non-thesis M.Sc. in epidemiology at body to oversee university funding is also the OVC. Noting the close vote, President Board of Graduate Studies proposed. Donald Forster said that there was undoubt- • Senate received a report on additions Prof. Auld also noted that Council was ably some serious reflection needed about the to graduate faculty and associated graduate informed that TV Ontario is proceeding to program and also perhaps some changes. He faculty for approval. They are: investigate ways and means of implementing Graduate faculty: J.B. Britney, School of Agri- encouraged senators to express their concerns degree credit courses via the distance educa- cultural Economics and Extension Education; M.A. to the Dean of the OVC, Douglas Maplesden, tion mode of instruction. q Evans, Psychology; P. Farragher, School of Agri- and to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate cultural Economics and Extension Education; J.A.G. Studies, and to suggest some ways to make Hansen, University School of Rural Planning and New appointment to the program more acceptable. Development; G.E. Penfold, University School of Prof. Valli charged that the M.Sc. by Rural Planning and Development; D.H. Percy, Board of Governors courses in epidemiology was merely "a change Pathology, M. Tollenaar, Crop Science, and R.W. of name and the adding of a few courses Wetmore, Chemistry. to an existing diploma program in preventive Associated Graduate faculty: D.C.F. Fayle, medicine which is being phased out." He Ministry of Natural Resources/Horticultural Science; added that there is also a strong Master s pro- G.T. Holmes, Department of National Defense/ gram in pathology, and the introduction of Consumer Studies; D.J. Madder, Guelph/ an M.Sc. by courses would degrade the level Environmental Biology, and P.C. Williams, Canadian Grain Commission/Food Science. of the M.Sc. given at the OVC, or at least introduce a double standard. • Senate approved the termination of Prof. Derbyshire responded. He noted the Ph.D. program in consumer studies, that the M.Sc. by courses is primarily taken effective with the spring, 1982 semester. by veterinarians who are working with the • Senate approved course changes for federal government. It is not intended for 1982-1983. those who wish to come back to undertake • Senate approved changes in the Gradu- an academic thesis, he said. He noted that the ate Calendar. proposed M.Sc. by courses is more rigorous • Senate approved revisions to the regula- than the diploma program. It demands two tions for University of Guelph fellowships more courses and a general examination and bursary/scholarships. which are not part of the diploma program. • Senate received for information a Dean Gyles noted that the present report on allocation of University graduate diploma program has low acceptability in fellowships and scholarships to Departments. the marketplace. An M.Sc. by courses, on • Senate received for information a the other hand, is well accepted in most areas report on regulations and guidelines for and has a higher value in the job market. An Departmental selection of recipients of M.Sc. by courses does not jeopardize an M.Sc. fellowships and scholarships. Thor Eaton by thesis, he added. "The two can exist side • Senate approved the establishment of Thor E. Eaton has been named to the Board by side." There is a need for people with the an M.Sc. by course work in epidemiology. of Governors by the Lieutenant Governor in kind of training the M.Sc. program offers, Council. He will serve a three-year term. said Dean Gyles. The program is intended to Research Board Mr. Eaton is vice-president and director prepare veterinarians and others with an • Senate approved the regulations of the of Eaton s of Canada Limited and director appropriate background to organized animal Research Board. of Eaton-Bay Financial Services Limited and disease control at the farm, provincial and Support of Awareness Day its subsidiaries, and the Telegram Corporation national levels. • Senate approved a motion that Senate Limited. Convocation Honors support faculty members who take the Born in Toronto, he is the son of the late President Donald Forster announced the opportunity to have a dialogue on under- John David Eaton of Toronto and Signy results of Senate balloting held in January funding and its effects in their classes, Hildur (Stephenson) of Winnipeg, Manitoba. for honorary degree recipients: Professor of "Awareness Day" Mardi 11. He was educated at Upper Canada College, Toronto; St. Andrew s College, Aurora, and Senate Nominations COU Report the University of New Brunswick. The deadline for nominations for election Economics chairman, Professor Doug Mr. Eaton is governor of the Eaton of faculty members to Senate is Friday, Auld, gave the COU report on the meeting of Foundation and a trustee of the E.P. Taylor February 26.q January 29. He noted that Council reviewed Equine Research Fund. He is also a member the latest draft of the COU report, Federal- of The Jockey Club of Canada. 2 Graduate Studies Day March 10
Working diligently in laboratories or in study topics as microbial physiology, virology and education is impractical a waste of time in carrels, graduate students generally keep a bacterial ultrastructure. Graduate faculty relation to the present job market. In fact, he low profile. Yet they are, in very real terms, members will either be available for consul- says, "unless we do something, we are facing higher education s present hope and its heirs tation in their offices or will leave a telephone a critical shortage of trained researchers in and custodians in years to come. number on the relevant poster to tell where several areas," five or 10 years down the road. Research output, without them, would they may be reached. In agriculture in particular, veterinary medi- decline drastically; certain university pro- Across campus, senior undergraduates cine, certain areas of biology and engineering, - grams could not function nearly so effective- will find their professors diverging from their business, economics and computing science, ly without their support as teaching assistants. usual lecture format on Graduate Studies graduates must be found to fill the needs of But their greatest contribution, in Dean of Day to discuss briefly graduate studies and industry, government and, of course, to Graduate Studies Carlton Gyles s estimation, their own research in particular. replace retiring university faculty members. is in bringing to research fresh minds, willing The highlight of the Day, however, At the meeting of Senate, Tuesday, to question dogma. This provides necessary comes at 4:10 p.m. in Room 105 of the February 16 a motion was passed which stimulus and enhances quality. Physical Sciences building when distinguish- indicates the more positive approach to gradu- To showcase and honor their work, ed medical biochemist, Professor Keith ate studies. (See Senate, page 2.) Ph.D. orals Wednesday, March 10 has been set aside as Dorrington of the University of Toronto, will now officially be open to the University Graduate Studies Day. Events are being gives the opening lecture in the Post- community and the general public. This planned to inform students, faculty mem- Graduate Lecture Series. (The second lecture pinnacle of achievement in a graduate stu- bers and the general public about the quality is already scheduled for the fall.) dent s life can now be publicized and wit- and diversity of graduate programs across the The Graduate Students Association is nessed by anyone interested in the field. A Guelph campus. holding a reception in his honor before the second significant event was the approval by lecture, at 3 p.m. in the Graduate Students the Board of Graduate Studies and the Uni- Displays and Lectures Planned lounge, level 5 of the University Centre. versity Awards Committee of the first of The University Centre courtyard will GSA president, Greg Coulter, hopes that the three Ontario Milk Marketing Board doctoral be the main stage for activities, with booths graduate students will be joined by faculty scholarships. This scholarship offers a stipend and displays in place from 11 a.m. to late in members teaching fourth year courses and of $12,000 over each of three years and up to the afternoon. The School of Landscape their senior undergraduates. The occasion is an additional $13,000 to support the scholar s Architecture, the OVC, the Graduate Stu- an opportunity to meet Dr. Dorrington and research. The first will be awarded this fall. dents Association and the Departments of for undergraduates to find out more about Scholarships of this kind are necessary in the Land Resource Science, Crop Science, Physics, graduate studies from ones who should know drive to attract a higher percentage of out- Microbiology, Food Science, Nutrition, the graduate students themselves. standing students into graduate studies. Psychology and Zoology are among the many These developments, and the holding of who intend to mount displays, have informa- Graduate Studies Day, Dean Gyles hopes will tion leaflets available and graduate students Facing a Shortage of Graduate Students provide an incentive to graduate students and and faculty members on hand to answer When Dean Gyles hears the old chestnut their supervisors while underlining for others questions. about the Ph.D. driving a taxicab, he becomes at the University and the public at large the Some, such as the Department of Food annoyed. The picture suggests that higher i mportance of what they do. q Science, will operate a slide show of research activities and offer samples of fruit leather a tasty, apple-based product requiring simple technology that makes good use of Canadian products, according to graduate student Chris Findlay. Some of the displays will attempt to dispel misconceptions: "We are not chefs," Food Science graduate students want made clear; "We don t think small," say their counterparts in Landscape Architecture: "We try to get away from the idea of the shopping centre and think rather in terms of environmental space." The Department of Physics has invited its graduate students to prepare posters showing their work. These will be mounted in the foyer of the Physical Sciences building, and senior undergraduates are being invited to come, see and inquire. Zoology intends to mount an addition- al display in their own Department, and Microbiology is complementing its booth in the Centre with "a very sophisticated" array of posters on view from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on The planning committee for Graduate Studies Day are, left to right, standing Geography profes- the third floor of the Microbiology building. sor, Alun Joseph; Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology professor, W.R. Mitchell; Family According to Professor Cecil Forsberg, the Studies professor, J.A. Tindale; Graduate Students Association president, Greg Coulter and, posters, showing graduate research presented seated, Philosophy professor, Don Stewart; Dean Gyles and Mathematics and Statistics professor, at recent scientific meetings, will cover such Rod Gentry.
3 ABORTION AND EUTHANASIA will be dis- TWO EXHIBITIONS at the Macdonald Stewart Murray Creed cussed by Dr. Merville Vincent the executive director Art Centre, on display to March 28, feature accom- of Homewood Sanitarium March 8 at 8 p.m. in plished printmakers. An executive producer television, Canadian Room 105 of the Plysical Sciences building. The "Ken Danby: The Graphic Work" is a compre- Broadcasting Corporation is a visiting profes- evening is sponsored by the Canadian Scientific and hensive look at every print the artist produced until sor to March 12. His visit is co-sponsored by Christian Affiliation, Guelph Chapter. A collection mid-1980 and examines both his lithographs and the University School of Part-time Studies will be taken to help defray expenses. Everyone is silkscreen prints. Unlike commercial reproductions, and Continuing Education and the Office for welcome. these are original works of art designed for the Educational Practice. particular medium, and individually produced. THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF Association Included in the exhibition is the complete set of Murray Creed has been a radio and met Tuesday, February 16 to discuss the proposed progression proofs for the print "Early Autumn," television producer at CBC for over 30 years, constitution and by-laws. A nominations and elec- which fully illustrates the process Danby uses for tions committee was also named. application of color and form in each of the 19 involved in specialized programs in agriculture, At the next meeting, to be held in Room 113 of stages. This exhibition was organized and circulated fisheries, wildlife, marine biology and con- the Physical Sciences building at 5 p.m. Wednesday, by the Art Gallery of Hamilton. sumer education. His most recent assignment March 10 the election of the executive will be held "Prints by Otis Tamasauskas," like the Danby has been as executive producer of "Market- and the constitution and by-laws will be formally exhibition, shows the complexity of the printmaking place," a position from which he has a one- adopted. process. Yet, unlike the other, Tamasauskas is less year leave. He is currently involved as a All individuals holding professional appointments interested in subject matter than in the very process communications consultant to the Ontario at the University are invited to attend. of printmaking. His editions are very small since he Waste Management Corporation. FALL ORIENTATION 82 is in the initial combines various techniques, including collage. During his time at Guelph, he will be planning stages and four orientation leaders are This exhibition is organized by the Macdonald required to help organize the various events spon- Stewart Art Centre, and after opening in Guelph, assisting in research and the production of a sored by students, faculty and staff members. If will travel to several other galleries in Ontario. videotape presentation dealing with "Tech- you are a student at Guelph, enjoy working with Illustrated catalogues accompany each exhibition. nology Transfer in Agriculture." people, are well organized and have the ability to These are available in the Gallery Shop at the Art Mr. Creed is available to meet with act on plans made, then you are invited to apply Centre. Information: Lynn Barbeau, 837-0010. for one of these part-time positions. Departments, classes and students, curriculum Written applications, including a covering letter committees and individuals. Appointments and resume, must be submitted by Friday, March 5 should be made with Mrs. Peters at Ext. 3414. to Mildred Eisenbach, Counselling and Student The presidents of Simon Fraser University and the Resource Centre, level 3, University Centre. Jinan University in Guangzhou, People s Republic of A COUPLES COMMUNICATION GROUP China, have signed a five-year educational exchange PLANE RIDES will be offered again at College agreement between the two universities. Beginning Royal and University Open House this year. The is available to students who have made a serious in September 1982, the agreement provides sightseeing trip includes a flight over the University, commitment to a relationship and want to learn ways of enhancing their communication skills. annually for up to five Jinan graduate students to the City of Guelph, the Elora Research Station and Four, two-hour sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays study at Simon Fraser, two Simon Fraser under- the Town of Fergus. Tickets, at $8 per person, or and Thursdays, March 16, 18, 23, and 25 beginning graduate students or five graduate students to study $44 for a full plane load, are available from the at8 p.m. at Jinan, plus an exchange of two to five visiting University of Guelph Flying Club, Room 229 of Couples who are interested in attending should scholars. the University Centre. telephone Ext. 3244 to arrange for a pre-registration interview with group leader, Bruno Mancini, Coun- sellor, Counselling and Student Resource Centre. Enrolment is limited to five couples. There is a $10 registration fee to cover the cost of materials.
THE CHIEF ECONOMIST with Wood-Gundy Limited, Dr. John A. Grant will speak on "The Unpredictable Life of a Forecaster," or "How Can Consumer Studies profes We Survive Until 1983," at a meeting of the College sor Mike Taylor stands Women s Club Tuesday, March 2, 1982 at 8 p.m. at beside a six-foot square the Arboretum Centre. black and white photo For rides contact Betty Brinkman at 821-7697 or graph of the engine and Emily Menzie at 824-8727. engine bells of the Titan The April 6 meeting is a talk and demonstration 3C used to launch the by Blair Stewart of the Framing Experience. Viking Landers which travelled to Mars in 1979. The one-half scale photo graph, taken by the pro Stenographer, Alumni Affairs and Development. fessor who has witnessed (5VIIS1 ,ISVo •• • Salary range: $183.17 - $268.53. and photographed mos Building Custodian 3, Housekeeping Department of the U.S. space (two positions). Job rate: $7.49. Probation rate launches, is one of 20 on $ .20 per hour lower. Open to on-campus employees exhibit in the Faculty only. Club until mid-March Graphic Designer, Illustration Services. MTS Ill. Some of his Apollo 1 Salary range: $240.67 - $346.13. Building Custodian 2, Housekeeping Department pictures were chosen by (three positions). Job rate: $7.10. Probation rate the Smithsonian Institut $ .20 per hour lower. Open to on-campus employees to send to 40,000 school only. in the U.S.A
4 Environmental Television premiere of update "The Harp Seal" The Harp Seal, a 28-minute sound/color film Physical Resources system produced at the University, will be receiving its television premiere on CBC s The Nature of The Department of Physical Resources is Things Wednesday, March 31. updating the University s central system which The Harp Seal is an aesthetic appreciation controls heat and air conditioning in campus of this animal which has been the subject of buildings. The $925,000 project was approved considerable study by Guelph biologists. Film by Board of Governors last month. footage taken over a period of four years Part of the funds will be used to purchase includes a Harp Seal birth, which was recorded a Honeywell Delta 5000 computer system. by Norman Lightfoot, cinematographer, Office Chosen because it is well suited to multi- for Educational Practice. building environmental control problems, it is College of Biological Science Dean, Keith also the most economical system for the Ronald, was scientific advisor to the film. University s energy-saving program, according The film received its Canadian premiere to assistant director, Physical Resources, Bob before the eleventh annual meeting of the Davis. Canadian Science Writers Association in April, The Delta 5000 will replace a model 1981. Its American premiere took place at the which is 15 years old. More technologically fourth annual International Wildlife Film advanced, it will enable the University to He gave his name as "The Gupper." Who- Festival held at the University of Montana, expand its energy conservation functions. ever he is, this University of Guelph student where it won "runner-up, best of the festival," Replacing the present model with the was the champion wiener-eater in the Uni- in the professional category. Its British new system will curb estimated future expenses versity Centre and Food Services contest. premiere took place at the second International He consumed 14 hot dogs and was still able of $200,000 a year (in 1980 dollars). The new Symposium for Wildlife Film-makers held at to get up and walk away from the table. system s "pay-off" period is expected to take the University of Bath, September 22 to 27, four to five years. 1981. The film won an award of merit at A particularly helpful feature of the GOODBYE GUTENBERG, the BBC video that the media festival of the Association for Honeywell computer is the superior "color examines the cultural effects of the electronic text, will be shown Monday, March 7, as part of the Media and Technology in Education Confer- CRT," which gives a schematic of the system "Brown Bag Film" series sponsored by the Univer- ence (AMTEC), and was shown before the with live data superimposed on the terminal sity School of Rural Planning and Development and annual conference of the Canadian Nature screen. A graphic depiction of floor maps and the Rural Development Outreach Project, and Federation. q equipment diagrams will help the operator Tuesday, March 8, as part of the "Our World" series. monitor the 26 buildings hooked up to the Both showings will be at 12:10 p.m. in Room 442 of system, explains Mr. Davis. The person at the the University Centre. terminal will be able to "zero in" on the exact location of a malfunction. THE YORK WINDS, an all-Canadian woodwind Goods and Services Another advantage of the new central quintet, will perform in the Thursday Noon Hour For Sale — Three-level Grolite plant stand with timer, Concert at 12:10 and 1:10 p.m. in Music Room 107 apartment size Maytag washer and dryer, 837-3386; control system is the simplicity with which of the Arts building. DaLite (silver Lite) 60" x 60" tripod projector it can be operated. The Honeywell is able to The first program will include the "Quintet in screen, 821-3123; Olivetti electric typewriter, Lori, accept several programming languages. It B Flat Major, Op. 56, No. 1," by Franz Danzi; 821-8093; 23 trailer, good condition, Flavia, 3335; communicates in the English language, uses "Prelude and Fuge No. 22, from Book I, W.T.C.," upright piano, good condition, 824-6113; 10 gah no abbreviations, and does not require type- by J.S. Bach; "Eight Russian Folk Songs, Op. 58," aquarium complete with filters, pump, etc., new at writing skills from its operator. by Liadov; and the first movement of a quintet by Christmas, half-price; cross-country skis, poles, men s Conversion to the new system should be Paul Taffaneh size 6 and ladies size 8 boots, Bell and Howell completed in two years. q Program II will consist of the "Quintet in E Flat Super 8 movie projector, 824-9126 after 5 p.m.; Major" by Anton Reicha; "Suite, Op. 57," by bird s-eye maple bedroom suite (bed, 2 dressers), Lefebvre and the "Andante from the Taffanel 60 years old, 824-8106. Quintet" and "Les Raftsmen," arranged by Wanted Exercise bike with tension, Linda, Christopher Weait. 832-5339 after 5 p.m.; CRT terminal with or with- Sponsored by Concert Management, the perform- out APL characters, 824-8758 after 5 p.m.; junior THE CHAIRMAN of the Economic Council of ances are free and open to the public. cross-country ski package (160cm ski), Annie, Canada, Dr. David Slater, will give the J.S. McLean 3462; gas kitchen range, in good condition, 824-8106. Memorial Lecture March 4, 8 p.m. in Room 113 of A CONCERT by two violinists and a pianist from the Physical Science building. He will speak on the 1981-1982 winter program at the Banff Centre Available — Experienced typist to type letters, papers, "Regulations and Agriculture." School of Fine Arts will be held Monday, March 1 at reports, 837-3762 after 5 p.m., anytime weekends; 1 p.m. in Music Room 107 of the Arts building. 10 x 10 box stall, private stable, indoor arena, THE FLYING CLUB of the University of Guelph The concert, sponsored by the Department of 8 miles north of Guelph, 843-5778. is sponsoring a guest lecturer, aviation author Ron Music, will last one hour. It is free and open to the Accommodation Page, at a meeting Thursday, February 25 at 7 p.m. public. Wanted to Rent Furnished accommodation close in Room 335 of the University Centre. to campus for visiting professor with family, April/ Mr. Page, who has written a book about the APPLICATION FORMS for the annual scholar- May to December, J. Kirkland, 3003; 2-bedroom or Avro CF-100 and is co-author of Avro Arrow CF-105, ship competition of the Guelph Spring Festival large one-bedroom apartment in duplex for staff also represents the Canadian Warplane Heritage, an May 12 and May 13 this year are available from the member and spouse, from May 1, 822-0586 after organization dedicated to restoring to flying condi- Edward Johnson Music Foundation, Box 1718, 5 p.m.; furnished home in Guelph for remainder of tion historic aircraft used in the Canadian services. Guelph, N1G 6Z9. These must be submitted by calendar year, 822-2502. Slides and books will be available and refreshments April 15. will be served. The lecture is free and open to the Admission is free to the May competitions which To Sublet — Furnished one-bedroom apartment, public, but there is limited seating. Details: Fraser will be held in Music Room 107 of the Arts building. May to September, near river, downtown and campus, Hancock, 822-9215, evenings. Information: telephone 821-7575. 824-7825.
5 Nominated for Award Harley Gray and Bill Szkotnicki have two things in common: they are loyal friends and they both From Rhodesia to Zimbabwe — The Politics of love to play snooker. Transition, Pergamon Press, New York, by Political Studies professor Henry Wiseman and Alastair Taylor, For the past four years, they have represented has been selected from among Pergamon Press s the University at the inter-varsity snooker tourna- publications on Africa for nomination for the annual ments, winning the championships twice. Herskovits Prize of the African Studies Association. Harley and Bill met about seven years ago while playing snooker in the Games Room in It is nominated under the category of best book published on an African subject in the United States the University Centre. Bill had just begun work- ing for OAC s Department of Animal and Poultry in 1981. Science and Harley was employed by the Travels and Seminars Grounds Department. Monday nights, you could find Bill and Harley As past-president of the Canadian Society of Exten- up in the Games Room for the "Monday Night sion, School of Agricultural Economics and Exten- League" snooker games. They became fast sion Education professor, D.H. Pletsch, represented friends and partners through this mutual interest. Left to right: Games room manager, Bill the society at the annual meetings of Epsilon Sigma Yet, suddenly last summer, Harley was badly Goulden; Bill Szkotnicki and Harley Gray. Phi National Honorary Extension Fraternity held injured when he was pinned under a tractor. at the 4-H Center in Washington, D.C. Hospitalized for almost three months, he under- Determined not to let Bill down, Harley attended went two operations. It was a miracle that he physiotherapy sessions at the hospital in the Attending the American Society of Agricultural Engineering meeting at Chicago from the School of survived his accident and no one knew if he mornings and then headed up to the Games Room Engineering were would be able to hold a cue in his hand, let to practise in the afternoons. He struggled daily professors J.R. Ogilvie, J. Pos, alone play another snooker game. to regain his former snooker form. W.K. Bilanski, L. Often, R.W. Irwin, as well as G.S. Mittal, R. Pall and K. Pal. Most were active in Bill visited Harley in the hospital several times. Bill s loyalty and Harley s perserverance paid His friend s injuries included a crushed right wrist, off. On January 4, they won the doubles committee activities and G.S. Mittel, J.L. Blarsdell, which Bill realized would require hours of physio- championship and will be the first team to have and F.L. Herum presented a paper entitled "Moisture therapy to mend. their names on the trophy when it is presented Mobility in Meat Emulsion during Thermal Process- However, Bill still considered Harley his team- to them at the annual snooker banquet March 28. ing Analysis of Slab Moisture Properties." mate and refused to give up on his friend. He went Both men credit Games Room manager, ahead and signed Harley and himself up for the Bill Goulden for initiating international snooker Professor Ross Irwin, School of Engineering, attended annual doubles snooker tournament, a new event rules to the University, causing other institutes a Canadian Government Standard Board committee introduced by Games Room manager, Bill to adopt them also. He has made it possible for meeting on geotextiles which was held in Toronto. Goulden. Bill and Harley to enjoy their snooker games and When Harley paid a visit to the Games Room enter university competitions. Professor L.J. Martin, School of Agricultural Eco- only a few short weeks after being discharged Harley and Bill must be destined to play nomics and Extension Education, spoke to farm from the hospital, he saw his name at the top of snooker together. When Mr. Goulden drew names groups in Kitchener on "Hedging for Cattle the posted list, alongside Bill s. for the recently held annual nine-ball singles Producers," and also to a meeting of Robin Hood Instead of giving up, Harley decided to accept tournament, guess whose names came up to play Supersweet Dealers on "Effects of Supply Manage- the challenge and join his friend as a partner. against each other? Bill s and Harley s. ment in Beef and Pork on Agribusiness Firms." He also spoke at the annual meeting held in Toronto of the Eastern Canadian Farm Writers Association, on "Problems and Potential Solutions for the Canadian Beef Sector."
Professor Alan Mellors, Chemistry, gave an invited lecture at the department of immunology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto on "Membrane Events in Lymphocyte Activation." He was also an invited speaker at NRC s biological sciences division in Ottawa on the topic "The Inhibition of Membrane- Bound Enzymes."
School of Engineering professor J.R. Ogilvie attended the Canada Committee on Agricultural Engineering Cheryl McArthur, Services annual meeting held in Edmonton, Alberta. president of the Uni- He represents eastern universities on the committee. versity of Guelph Prof. Ogilvie also attended the Commonwealth Junior Farmers pre- Engineers Conference in Port of Spain, Trinidad sented a copy of A where he presented a paper, "Engineering Education- Rural Legacy, a al Objectives for Social and National Development: history of the junior A Canadian Perspective." The paper was co-authored farmers of Ontario with Professor H.D. Ayers. written by Linda Biesenthal, to the Professor John Powell, Human Biology, gave the inaugural speech in the lecture series to members of University Library. the Cutten Club. He spoke on "Fitness for Living." Mrs, Margaret Beckman, Chief Librarian, left, PRER EG ISTRATION will be taking place, accepts the book Monday, March 8 to Friday, March 19 in the records from Miss McArthur. section, Office of the Registrar. Basketball Menzie, Brenda Banning, Laurie Ross and diver Barnum, D.A., R.E. Johnson and B.W. Brooks, 1982. The basketball Gryphons ended the regular season Carol Edwards as the Gryphons contingent to the "An Evaluation of a Teat Dip with Dodecyl Benzene at 7-5, good enough for third place. nationals at UBC March 4, March 5 and March 6. Sulfonic Acid in Preventing Bovine Mammary Gland The women s basketball team travel to Sudbury Infection from Experimental Exposure to Strepto- this weekend for the OWIAA championships. Squash coccus agalactiae and Staphylococcus aureus," Because of their first-place finish, the Gryphons, have The squash Gryphons travelled to Western to take Can. Vet. J. 23: 50-54 (Veterinary Microbiology a bye in the first round and need only one victory to part in the OUAA championships. They finished in and Immunology). earn another trip to the nationals at Saskatoon. ninth place.
Track and Field Brookfield, M.E. and P.H. Reynolds, 1981. "Late Tom Heslip Night Cretaceous Emplacement of the Indus Suture Zone The track and field Gryphons travel to York this Tom Heslip was honored for his contributions to Ophiolitic Melanges, etc.," Earth Planet. Sci. Letters, weekend to take part in the provincial championships. Gryphon basketball over the past five years on Tues- 55: 157-162 (Land Resource Science). day. He made his last home appearance in a Gryphon "Gryphon of the Week" uniform and many friends and dignitaries were on Brookfield, M.E., 1981. "Metamorphic Distributions hand to wish him well. He is number one on the Ken Bradford of the wrestling Gryphons has been and Events in the Ladakh Range, Indus Suture Zone Gryphon points parade with 2,765 points and is num- named "Gryphon of the Week" and Karakorum Mountains, India and Pakistan," in ber four on the OUAA list with 1,061 points. The P.S. Saklani, ed., Metamorphic Tectonites of the Grid Gryphons Drafted Oakville T.A. Blakelock graduate is working on a Himalaya, Delhi, pp. 1-14 (Land Resource Science). Master s degree in economics and is also a candidate Two Gryphon football players were drafted by for a Rhodes scholarship. CFL teams last week. Harry Doering of Waterloo was picked by the Edmonton Eskimos. Peter Langford Dixon, D.G. and J.W. Hilton, 1981. "Influence of q Available Dietary Carbohydrate Content on Toler- Hockey of Nepean was chosen by the Hamilton Tiger Cats. ance of Waterborne Copper by Rainbow Trout, The men s hockey team mounted a late season Salmo gairdneri Richardson," J. Fish Biol. 19: charge that culminated in an 8-1 victory over Ryerson I DRC DATABASES 509-517 (Canada Centre for Inland Waters, to clinch second place and a bye in the first round of Burlington, Ontario and Nutrition). the playoffs. The hockey Gryphons host a semi-final Since mid-1980, the Library has been parti- game Thursday at Memorial Gardens at 7:30 p.m. cipating in a project to make I DRC databases The women s hockey team managed a tie at and four international databases from the Grenville, D.J. and R.L. Peterson, 1981. "Structure McMaster, but failed to make the playoffs. Earlier United Nations organizations (FAO, ILO, of Aerial and Subterranean Roots of Selaginella kraussiana A. Br.," Bot. Gazette 142: 73-81 in the week, the Gryphons dropped an 8-1 decision UNESCO and UNIDO) available to Canadian (Botany and Genetics). to York. scholars and scientists. This accessibility of Gryphon captain Ray Irwin has been chosen to information will further one of the Centre s the OUAA s first team all-stars at the defense objectives, "to foster co-operation in research Hilton, J.W., P.V. Hodson, and S.J. Slinger, 1982. position for the second consecutive season. The on development problems between developed "Absorption, Distribution, Half-life and Possible Sudbury native had seven goals and 25 assists in 20 Routes of Elimination of Dietary Selenium in games this season and was the team s leading scorer. and developing regions for their mutual benefit." Juvenile Rainbow Trout (Salmo gairdneri)," Comp. Faculty, staff and students who require Biochem. Physiol. 71C: 49-55 (Nutrition and Canada Wrestling Centre for Inland Waters, Burlington, Ontario). The wrestling Gryphons have won their third database searches should ask one of the refer- OUAA championship. Of 12 Gryphons who travelled ence librarians in the Documentation Centre, Holub, B.J., 1981. "The Suitability of Different to Kingston, 10 qualified to go to the nationals in Ext. 8538, or in the subject divisions: Human- Acyl Acceptors as Substrates for the Acyl-CoA:2- Regina this weekend. ities, Ext. 8533, Social Science, Ext. 8534, At the meet, head coach Londo lacovelli was Science, Ext. 8535, and Veterinary Science, Acyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphorylcholine Acyltransferase in Rat Liver Microsomes," Biochim. Biophys. Acta, named "Coach of the Year." Ken Bradford became Ext. 2516 or Special Information Services, 664: 221-228 (Nutrition). the first wrestler ever to win the Keegan (outstanding T.R. Logan, Ext. 3073 or E. Pearson, Ext. wrestler) trophy for a second time. 3794. Searches are free of charge on these Paterson, W.B. and S.S. Desser, 1981. "An Ultrastruc- Volleyball specific databases for an extended experi- tural Study of Microgametogenesis and the Micro- The men s volleyball Gryphons lost 3-0 to Water- mental period: FAO Food and Agricul- gamete in Eimera iroquoina Molnar and Fernando, loo last week in an OUAA West semi-final game at tural Organization I LO International 1974, in Experimentally Infected Fathead Minnows Waterloo. The Warriors received some revenge after Labor Organization, UNESCO United (Pimephales promelas, Cyprinidae)," J. Parasitol. being knocked out of first place by the Gryphons the Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural 67 (3): 314-324 (Zoology; University of Toronto). week before. Organization, UNIDO United Nations International Development Organization, as Swimming and Diving Paterson, W.B. and S.S. Desser, 1981. "Ultrastruc- well as the IDRC databases: DEVSIS The men s swimming and diving Gryphons placed ture of Macrogametogenesis, Macrogametes and sixth at the OUAA championships last weekend. Economic and social aspects of third world Young Oocysts of Eimeria iroquoina Molnar and Four team records were broken by David Lavery in development, BIBLIOL I DRC s in-house Fernando, 1974, in Experimentally Infected Fathead the 100 back and Peter Kolisnyk in the 100 breast holdings catalogue, and SALUS low cost Minnows (Pimephales promelas, Cyprinidae)," J. and Ian James in both the 100 and 200 fly. Ian rural health care and health manpower Parasitol. 67 (4): 496-504 (Zoology; University of James and Dan Hurnik join Avril Peaker, Anne training in developing countries. q Toronto).
Next Week at Guelph Continued from page 8 Careers and Jobs INTEREST TESTING, 1300-1400. Register: Connection Desk by 1130. THURSDAY, 82 03 04 Worship CATHOLIC MASS, 1710, Chapel, level 5, UC Luncheon Special 1130-1330, PCH, UC. Spotlight on University of Guelph 1900, over Guelph TV channel, Cable 8. UC Noon Concert COLLEGE ROYAL TALENT FEST, 1200, UC courtyard. UC Entertainment POOR MAN S FORMAL, 2000, PCH. Thursday Noon Concerts NEW YORK HARP ENSEMBLE, 1210 and 1310, 1982 McLean Memorial Lecture REGULATIONS AND AGRICULTURE, Arts 107. Dr. David Slater, chairman, Economic Council of Canada, 2000, PS 113.
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Next Week at Guelph Worship CATHOLIC MASS, 1010, PCH, UC; CAMPUS CHURCH SERVICE, 1030, PS 113; SUNDAY ZUHR PRAYERS AND ARABIC TEACHING, 1330, THURSDAY, 82 02 25 9th fh Ige., Arts. Spotlight on University of Guelph 1100, over Guelph TV channel, Cable 8. Exhibits BILL KOON AND BARB SUTHERLAND, student gallery, McLaughlin International Cinema Series THE THIRD GENERATION (1980, German with Library until 82 03 04; KEN DANBY: THE GRAPHIC WORK and PRINTS BY English subtitles), 2000, PS 105. OTIS TAMASAUSKAS, Macdonald Stewart Art Centre until 82 03 28. UGCSA Cine Series TIME BANDITS, 2000, WMH. $2. Pathology Seminar Series ARE CRYPTOSPORIDIA PATHOGENS ... AND FOR WHICH SPECIES?, Dr. Harley W. Moon, 1100, OVC 508. MONDAY, 82 03 01 Luncheon Special 1130-1330, PCH, UC. UC Noon Concert THE NYLONS, 1200, PCH, UC. Free admission, but pick up Continuing Education Conference SCIENCE OF WEED CONTROL, 0830-1700. tickets at UC box office. Information: Ext. 3956. Thursday Noon Concerts YORK WINDS, 1210 and 1310, Arts 107. CUSO INFORMATION TABLE, 1000-1600, UC courtyard; INFORMATION Worship CATHOLIC MASS, 1710, Chapel, level 5, UC. MEETING, 1930, UC 441. Spotlight on University of Guelph ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY, 1900, over Concert BANFF SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE, 1300- Guelph TV channel, Cable 8. 1400, Arts 107. University of Guelph Flying Club AVIATION AUTHOR, RON PAGE, DISCUSSES Faith and Agriculture Series ONTARIO FARMERS AND A HUNGRY WORLD, THE ARROW PROJECT, 1900, UC 335. Free, and open to the public. Prof. Dennis Howell, Centre for International Programs, 2000, An. Sc. and Nutri. Careers and Jobs SHAKE THE FEAR OUT OF INTERVIEWS, 1900-2000. 141. Register: Connection Desk by 1600. Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship Club IN SEARCH OF A SUN and BETWEEN TUESDAY, 82 03 02 REFLECTIONS (a two-part multi-media presentation), 1900, B/G/Z 200. Con- tinues 82 02 26. $2.50 from central box office, or at the door. Information: Music of Man THE PARTING OF THE WAYS, 1100, UC 103 Karen Bullock, 824-9151. Computerized Occupation Program CHOICES WORKSHOP, 1200-1300. UC Entertainment SLEUTH, 2000, WMH. $8.50/$7.50. Register: Connection Desk by 1100. UC Pub D.J., 2000, PCH, UC. Our World INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION: WHAT ROLE DOES IT PLAY?, 1210, UC 441. FRIDAY, 82 02 26 Physics Colloquium INELASTIC ELECTRON SCATTERING SPECTROSCOPY OF GRAPHITE INTERCALATION COMPOUNDS, Dr. John Ritsko, Xerox Last day for application to graduate for Spring Convocation Research Centre, Webster, New York, 1600, PS 113. Luncheon Special 1130-1330, PCH. HAFA Dinners DINE AT CHEZ POINT. Information: Ext. 8116. Fellowship FACULTY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 1200, UC 306. Fellowship GOD, MAN AND WORLD, 1700, UC 334. West Indian Week A TASTE OF SUNNY CARIBBEAN, folk songs, belee/pique Worship CATHOLIC MASS, 1710, Chapel, level 5, UC. dance, poetry, limbo dance, 1200, UC courtyard; CARNIVAL DANCE, 2030, Careers and Jobs RESUME WRITING CLINIC, 1800, Counselling and Student Creel man Halh $2.50. Resource Centre. No need to register. Worship MUSLIM FRIDAY PRAYERS, 1215, Chapel, level 5, UC; ANGLICAN Theology from Experience SOCIAL SPIRITUALITY: IMAGES OF GOD, SELF EUCHARIST, 1700, UC 334. AND SOCIETY, Gordon Rixon, S.J., 1930-2100, UC 335. USRP D Seminar Series LAND USE PLANNING FACES THE 1980 S, College Women s Club THE UNPREDICTABLE LIFE OF A FORECASTER, or Harvey Jacobs, Fellow, College of Architecture and Planning, Cornell University, 1230-1400, Arts 237. HOW CAN WE SURVIVE UNTIL 1983?, Dr. John A. Grant, chief economist, Wood- Gundy Ltd., 2000, Arboretum Centre. Friday Flicks ZORRO: THE GAY BLADE, 1900 and 2130, PS 105. 75 cents.
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Continuing Education Novice Farmers Series TREE FRUIT CULTURE, 0830. ICS POST SCRIPT, Madge Brochet, 0900 - 1200, ICS. Information: Ext. 3064. Luncheon Special 1130-1330, PCH, UC. Championships ONTARIO INTER-VARSITY SNOOKER AND TABLE TENNIS Worship ANGLICAN EUCHARIST, 1200, UC 334; CATHOLIC MASS, 1210. CHAMPIONSHIPS, 0830. Table Tennis in PCH; snooker in Games Room, level 3, Chapel, level 5, UC. UC. Open to the public. Ag. Ec. and Ext. Ed. Public Lecture FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL FINANCES, 1982 Skills for Town and Country COLLECTING EDIBLE WILD PLANTS, 0930- J.S. McLean Lecturer, Dr. David Slater, chairman, Economic Council of Canada, 1230; HERBS, 1330-1630. Information: Continuing Education, Ext. 3956. 1600-1800, PS 105. Children s Concert RAFF I: THE CHILDREN S FAVORITE, 1300 and 1530, Fellowship CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE CLASS, 1700, UC 334; IMMANUEL FEL- WMH. $3.50. LOWSHIP, 1900, 9th fl. Ige., Arts. Arboretum NIGHT STALKERS OWL PROWL, 1900, meeting at J.C. Taylor Society for International Development (Guelph) FILM NIGHT: RURAL Nature Centre. Register ahead: Ext. 3932. HEALTH WORKERS and PROJECT IMPACT: THE OVERVIEW, 1900, UC 334. Guelph Chamber Music Society GUELPH CHAMBER CHOIR in Distler s Everyone welcome. Dance of Death, plus Missa Pange Lingua by Josquin des Prez and Monteverdi s TV WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOCKEY, 2000, UC 103. Licenced. Beatus Vir with strings and organ, 2000, St. George s Anglican Church. $6 Continued on page 7. (general); $4.50 (seniors/students). Postage Paid-In-Cash At Third Class Rates Permit 1149, Guelph, Ontario.
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