Gazette Celebrates Century of Journalism

September 28, 2006 Vol. 42 No. 24 The University of Western Ontario’s newspaper of record www.westernnews.ca PM 41195534

TALKING TO UWOFA MUSSEL-ING IN WRONGLY CONVICTED Faculty president Kim Clark covers A Western researcher explores Thirty or more Canadians have been the waterfront from drawn-out how a zebra mussel invasion convicted of crimes they did not faculty contract talks to concerns in Lake Erie is damaging some commit. A new Western Law professor about the draft Strategic Plan. waterfowl populations at Long has a passion for ﬁnding out how such Point. mistakes take place. Page 9 Page 24 Page 14

HOMECOMING 2006 Gazette celebrates century of journalism

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Jeremy Barker entered the Gazette offices in 1990 and it took him six years to leave. The Gazette was like that. People came and found it hard to leave. It has always been like that. On Saturday, September 30, more than 200 Gazette Alumni will gather in the Wave to celebrate 100 years of student journalism. The point person for the reunion is Gillian Livingston. She, with Barker’s help, pulled together the Saturday event and most crucially contacted the far- ﬂung alumni to return to West- ern. Working together was easy for Barker and Livingston. Not only are they Gazette alumni, they were members of a sub-group of the student paper’s alumni, nom- inally dubbed ‘Gazette match- making’. “We met there,” says Barker. “She was my news editor. I was working in composing the year she was editor-in-chief.” Barker cannot claim to repre- sent all Gazette alumni but certainly his experience and fond- ness for the scrappy enclave of journalism true-believers likely resembles all who have entered the paper’s doors since 1906. “It was finding a group of like-minded people on a huge Paul Mayne, Western News campus,” he says. “This is prob- DUELLING LAPTOPS: Current Gazette Editor Ian Van Den Hurk goes word for word with Hank Daniszewski, editor from 1978-79 and a reporter for the London ably why people are excited Free Press. About 200 Gazette alumni will return to campus to help mark the 100th anniversary of the student publication with a dinner at the Wave. about the reunion. If you were to come back for your 10th or 20th anniversary class reunion you might not actually remem- backpage columnist. “Coming as the London Free Press. He also in 1971-72 and I believe that was ber the people. At the Gazette, well is Scott Feschuk who was at names Norman Ibson who called the year they published the Lon- you remember those people the the National Post and whose last the Gazette home in the Fifties. don Freak Press,” Barker says. most because of all the hours you gig was as a speechwriter for “There may be others from “The administration didn’t like Homecoming stories spent with them, up to 60 and 70 Paul Martin. There’s a lot of peo- that decade but he might be the that issue too much. Many of the Top 10 reasons to return hours a week.” ple from the Toronto Star includ- oldest alumni that are coming.” copies were picked up right from for Homecoming ...... Page 5 Those returning to the place of ing Kevin Donovan and Jim Then there were those Gazette campus and brought directly to What’s being planned ...... Page 11 their fondest memories include Rankin and also Carol Off, nov- alumni whose names may not the dump. And that’s exactly Alumni awards winners ...Page 12 some of North America’s ﬁnest elist and with the CBC. Author come to mind in a survey of where the editors went to fish Alumni Athlete award journalists. and journalist Joan Barfoot was modern journalism but who are them out and bring them right winners ...... Page 12 “I think one that a lot of people a Gazette alumnua as well.” nonetheless legendary in Gazette know is Paul Wells,” says Barker, Barker goes on to name Hank lore. speaking of Maclean’s current Daniszewski and John Miner of “Len Lizmore was the editor Continued on page 11

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�� Solution on page 23 WESTERN NEWS SEPTEMBER 28 , 2 0 0 6 3 Librarians, archivists reach first contract Law‘fty’ Cause A first collective agreement for “I wish to congratulate all librar- librarians and archivists (UWOFA- ians and archivists on ratifying LA) at Western has now been rati- this first collective agreement that fied by members of the bargaining formally recognizes the important unit and the University’s Board of role they play in the success of our Governors. university,” says Fred Longstaffe, UWOFA-LA members voted to Western’s Provost & Vice-Presi- ratify the agreement September dent (Academic). “First agree- 8 by a vote of 43 - 5, with 48 of a ments are typically complex and total 58 members casting ballots. time consuming to reach, and I Western’s Board of Governors applaud the efforts of the Uni- ratified the agreement September versity and UWOFA negotiating 26. The three-year contract will be teams on their success.” in effect from July 1, 2006, to June UWOFA President, Kim Clark, 30, 2009. says “The provisions of this The agreement, consisting of 53 agreement bring Western’s librar- articles, recognizes Librarians and ians and archivists into the main- Archivists as academic staff and stream of academic librarianship provides them with opportunity to in Canada, providing them with engage in academic activity (i.e., academic freedom and academic research) relevant to librarianship status, and the right to participate and archival practice, while con- collegially in the decision-making tinuing their traditional roles in process about issues that affect professional practice and service. their working lives.” Librarians and archivists Librarians and archivists will now be able to be promoted were certified as a University of through ranks and will enjoy the Western Ontario Faculty Asso- right of academic freedom. This ciation (UWOFA) bargaining unit agreement creates a new model in September 2004. Negotiations for librarianship and archival for their first collective agree- practice at Western that is consis- ment began in June 2005 and content with models at other research- cluded with a tentative agreement intensive universities in Canada. Aug. 11, 2006. Labour round-up

With 58 librarians and archivists tract for more than 1,200 faculty now having reached their first members, UWOFA and Univer- collective agreement with West- sity negotiating teams have met ern’s administration, the faculty 19 times since June, when talks association (UWOFA) remains the began shortly before the current only campus employee group still collective agreement expired in search of a settlement among June 30. the five groups scheduled for con- So far, the two sides have tract talks in 2006. reached tentative agreement on Graduate Teaching Assistants, eight articles, but more than 40 Food Services (CUPE Local remain to be negotiated, in addi- 2692) and the Staff Association tion to several letters of under- Paul Mayne, Western News (UWOSA) all reached settlements standing and one appendix. Mon- Western Law students are part of a London legal community effort to build a new Habitat For Humanity during the summer months. etary proposals were exchanged home. Jennifer Rook rolls on primer while Hugh McKee double-checks measurements. The legal commu- Representing 1,400 GTAs, the by both sides in mid-August. nity, including law students, police, jail staff, court staff and members of local law firms, has raised $70,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada Fourteen meetings are cur- for the house and is building the house, scheduled for completion in October. Local 610 (PSAC) reached agree- rently scheduled between the two ment on its contract in July, with sides for October. ratification from Western’s Board The fate of an effort by PSAC of Governors in August. The new to certify Western’s Graduate four-year agreement took effect Research Assistants as a col- September 1. lective bargaining unit awaits a UWOSA and Food Services decision by the Ontario Labour also had multi-year agreements Board, scheduled for October 23 ratified by their respective mem- and 24. A vote was held by pro- bers and the Board of Governors spective GRA members in May in July. UWOSA’s new four-year on forming a union, but the ballots contract came into effect July 1, have remained sealed pending as did Food Services’ new three- the Labour Board’s decision on year agreement. whether or not they are eligible Working toward a new con- for certification. Strike vote proposed Western faculty, impatient with 14 days of negotiations sched- with the pace of contract talks, uled in October. “I expect a lot to will propose a strike vote at the happen at the negotiating table.” next general meeting unless the The UWOFA board will report Faculty Association board recom- to the membership at its next gen- mends otherwise following major eral meeting, expected early in negotiation sessions slated for November. Then members will October. decide whether to proceed with Members voted to put a strike the strike vote. vote on the table during a general The last contract took 18 months meeting Tuesday. of bargaining and Clark says UWOFA President Kim Clark members “don’t want to see this is confident headway can be made prolonged for 18 months again.” 4 SEPTEMBER 28 , 2 0 0 6 WESTERN NEWS

THE WAY WE WERE: 1927

Contributed by Alan Noon ([email protected]) JJ Talman Regional Collection/Western Archives For several years following the opening of the present day campus, the library was located in a cramped and crowded basement room of University College. Despite the onset of a major depres- sion, the administration successfully raised funds for a new building. Monies came from all levels of government, including the City of London. A lead donation in the form of a bequest from Mrs. Frank Lawson in 1933, followed by additional funds from her son the Honorable Ray Lawson and his sister Mrs. Duncan McArthur, led to construction of the Lawson Memorial Library in 1934.

VIEWPOINT Time to decide

Every fall thousands of graduating high school As the months flew by, people My parents wanted me to attend immediately greeted by outgo- would often ask me what uni- Western for a reason, and I was ing Sophs who helped me from students agonize over their future. First-year versity I was going to attend in ready to let down my hesitations, the moment I walked in, to the Western student Mary Ann Boateng explores that September. I would say Western, and find out why. second I left. Every single ques- and I would immediately be While waiting for my Summer tion I had was answered, and I turmoil and outlines how she – slowly – decided greeted by this look, I termed it Academic Orientation I decided learned so much information Western was right for her. the ‘Western prestige look.’ to do a little research of my own, about the transition to university I slowly began to recognize and visited the Western web site. life. just how revered Western was I was surprised to see just how Being able to choose courses t’s mid-November and I find pack. It was pretty much blind among many people, and I well organized and helpful the with a professor from my fac- myself sitting in the over- choice, however, because I knew began to finally understand what site was. It provided me with so ulty is one aspect of Summer crowded gymnasium of my nothing about Western, except much information, and answered Academic Orientation that I Ihigh school, listening to the the fact that my parents wanted many questions I had about this enjoyed the most. Even though I nasally drawl of my old greying me to go. new place where I was going. took almost an hour, my profes- guidance counselor. My parents told me that West- It became very clear Furthermore, I was getting sor was not upset, but focused on The time has come. Time to ern was one of the best universi- to me that Western weekly e-mails from the Western what courses would be the best choose what university I want to ties in Ontario. I told my parents was a school that Undergraduate Recruitment for me to take in my upcoming attend, time to decide what I will that I was not sure if I wanted and Admissions program, with year. I felt like everyone who be doing with the next four years to go. My parents said “well... wanted its students helpful information about all the was helping me actually cared, of my life. A rush immediately at least apply,” and that pretty to succeed, succeed Student Services that Western and I suddenly felt a comfort runs through my body sending much meant that I was going to had to offer. It became very that I thought I would not expe- shivers down my spine, I am Western. academically, socially, clear to me that Western was a rience for many months after scared to death, and I find myself I am sure that many of us have and individually. school that wanted its students to arriving at Western. trying to cling to the comfort of had moments where we please succeed, succeed academically, When I applied to Western I my high school years. I know our parents before ourselves, socially, and individually. I did had no clue why I made the deci- I have to let go, but it’s tough. and this was mine. When my attending Western meant. I real- not feel like just another number, sion, but after Western chose me, Moreover, I realize that it is time admission letter came in, my ized that to earn admission at but a student, and it was evident I realized that to attend Western to seriously start thinking about mother ran around the house for Western, each and every single that the University was going to meant to attend a school that what universities I will apply to, hours, and it took three days for student accepted had to work dil- do everything it could to help me cared, a school that was involved because the deadline is in a little my dad to wipe the goofy smile igently to earn a spot, a spot cov- enter into this new experience as in students’ lives, a school full of more than two weeks. off his face. I was happy that I eted by thousands of students. easily as possible. opportunities waiting for me to Although it was quite a strug- was accepted, I was happy that I had a spot. It was then I knew When I walked through the grasp. I finally felt that fire that gle, I was able to narrow down I was going to university, but that even though I was not sure doors of my Summer Academic I was waiting for, but now it felt my choices to three good univer- Western still did not light a fire why I was attending Western, Orientation, I knew that I made more like an inferno. I was going sities, with Western leading the in my soul, not even a flicker. that it was a very good choice. the best decision possible. I was to Western, and I was ecstatic. WESTERN NEWS SEPTEMBER 28 , 2 0 0 6 5 Now for some really old memories!!

B Y J IM E THERINGTON about 15,000 other alumni, fam- about double the total enrolment the Thames Hall. donation guys still don’t have my ily and friends to whoop it up on in the early 60s. 9. I want to appeal the D minus address. I’m not sure how this came campus. What hasn’t changed is the in that 8:30 a.m. Biology class And the number one reason for about, but a bunch of us at this A few words of advice if you Homecoming weekend itself. with Helen Battle. coming back to Homecoming – I weekend’s Homecoming will be haven’t been back to Western in Western puts a lot of effort into 8. My sophomore granddaugh- want to bask in the ambience of a marking the 45th anniversary recent decades: organization of a party to help us ter wants money. university that actually accepted of graduation from Western U. Those children you see wander- dust off memories and reminisce 7. I met my ﬁrst wife at West- my 1957 high school marks but Notice I used the word “marking” ing in packs about the campus are with old friends. For a number of ern and I seem to require another wouldn’t today. because “celebrating” assumes actually today’s undergraduates reasons Western alumni in huge one. So here we are, average age we’d be out making fools of our- Obtain a good map as the dozen numbers wax uncommonly nos- 6. Some of those Business late 60s, seeking to touch on the selves at the Ceeps and the grand buildings including the heating talgic about their Alma Mater. grads have done very well and memories of the best years of kids wouldn’t understand. plant that we remember have So many annually trek to London my son needs a job. our lives, tell a bunch of lies and In 1961 a total of 746 of us tripled in number. that we are said to have the most 5. I was too young to drink cheer the Stangs to victory. received degrees – I know They’ve torn down the football spectacular Homecoming of any legally when I was here and it’s See you on the weekend. because I counted them in the stadium and built a new palace Canadian university. time to catch up. Occidentalia – and that included for the Mustangs. That warms the cockles of the 4. It will be interesting to see Jim Etherington graduated 379 in Arts and Science, five And the library has been turned heart for the fundraising folks how a few years have changed with an Honors BA in Journalism in Music, 57 doctors, 21 engi- into an ofﬁce building – but I think who call from time to time. that hunk from the football and holds the archaic position neers, 28 Brescia beauties, 142 there’s a new one someplace. After some exhaustive team. as President of the Arts ’61 per- nurses and 17 priests. We expect If you are wondering where research, here are the top 10 rea- 3. I keep having this dream manent executive. He’s been an a goodly number will have day all the alumni have come from sons Western alumni skitter like that I’m writing an exam for alumni volunteer for more than passes from the Home for the please be aware that Western lemmings to Homecoming: which I have not studied. 20 years and is a past president Mildly Confused and will join today graduates 6,000 a year – 10. I left my Western jacket in 2. I want to make sure the of the Alumni Association.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR HOT TOPIC

UNIVERSITIES MUST BE While various universities object to how the information is Attorney-General Michael rates paid to the lawyers who hour than the technician who OPEN WITH NUMBERS manipulated and the use to which Bryant has called for a review work to protect our rights and repairs your car. it is put (quite rightly it would of Ontario’s legal aid system to freedoms. “To ignore fair increases in I just read with interest the seem, if the statistical manipula- secure a more stable funding “Lawyers who accept legal funding to Legal Aid Ontario, online story about Western’s tions in the annual rankings of arrangement. Jason Voss is an aid certiﬁcates in the area of and in turn to the hourly rates exemption from the access to universities is any indicator), this Adjunct Professor in the Fac- criminal law are paid hourly of legal aid certificates, will information request being made objection is hardly an ethical plat- ulty of Law at the University of rates of between $70 and $90 result in fewer lawyers doing by Maclean’s. It would have been form from which to operate like a Western Ontario, and Review per hour, depending on the legal aid work. This will result very informative to see a little private corporation accountable Counsel for Community Legal lawyer’s number of years of in an increase in the number of more discussion. For example, only to its shareholders. Services. experience. These hourly accused persons who appear at least a mention of the fact that A university’s shareholders are “The system is currently rates are far less than lawyers before the courts without any universities are public institu- the taxpaying public (corporate in crisis. Legal Aid Ontario charge and receive in private representation. This will result tions funded by huge amounts and individual) and thus it should requires an immediate law practices. A lawyer rep- in miscarriages of justice and of taxpayer dollars and in the be an open book! increase in funding and reg- resenting someone accused of will grind the criminal justice interests of transparency and Kym Hunt, London ular increases to the hourly murder can be paid less per system to a halt.” accountability should be very BA(Kings) & MA (Western) cautious about what information - Sociology they restrict to the public view. Have you tried online gambling, or know someone who has?

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Katie Davey Shazeil Malik Ashlee Howard Kaela Stradiotto George Sager Psychology/Sociology V Accounting/Finance II Chemistry II Social Justice & Peace Studies I English/Philosophy 4 “No, I’ve never tried it. I think that it would be “No, I’ve never done it. Some people play poker “No, I haven’t. I know some people who have “No I haven’t. I don’t have any friends who do it “No, I never have. I do know some guys here that more fun to gamble in person than just using online. What’s the fun in doing that?” done it. A lot of them go into a lot of debt. One or at least not that I know of. It has no appeal I had gone to high school with who do it. It’s your credit card over the Internet. At least in of my friends doesn’t go to school anymore to me. I don’t trust that sort of thing. I’d rather trouble that I wouldn’t want to be in. But they real life you can just leave your debit and credit because he was in so much debt. He’s now work- earn money honestly.” didn’t lose their tuition. They’ll be down a couple cards at home.” ing to pay off his debt before he heads back to of hundred or up a couple of hundred or they’ll school. In fact, he’s even had to put off returning have missed an exam because of it.” for another year.”

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B Y B OB K LANAC Connor-Reid to take time from regular duties supporting the Western’s campus maps have Geography Department to do the received a dramatic upgrade project. thanks to some enterprising staff Response to the new themed at the Geography Department. maps covering issues such as Patricia Connor-Reid, Direc- parking, recreation, housing and tor of Cartographic Services, accessibility has been outstand- got thinking about campus maps ing. when she was escorting her sons Not only are a variety of cam- around to various university campus maps now available for view- puses. ing, maps on the campus map “I just realized from a parents’ page allow for zooming in and perspective how important these moving around on a map to better websites are and how much they locate buildings on campus. communicate to a parent about a For her part, Connor-Reid is campus and how well they com- proud of the work and the way it municate what their image is,” has improved the web experience says Connor-Reid. for those whose ﬁrst experience Since Geography was over- of Western is via the website. hauling its website anyway, Con- “Western does appreciate that nor-Reid approached Chair Dan if you customize a map to what Paul Mayne, Western News Shrubsole, offering to lend carto- the user needs to know, it’s very Western Social Science students looking to develop job search strategies, prepare for job interviews or graphic expertise to the Western helpful,” she says. further their career goals are increasingly able to do so within their own faculty. The new Social Science campus map page. “We did this as kind of a good- Careers ofﬁce, located in Social Science Room 2109, offers workshops, help centre, counseling and other “I thought it would be a great will gesture for the university.” resources. Here, second-year Political Science/Psychology student Darshan Patel talks with career coun- way for us to showcase our work,” The maps can be found at www. selor Gerry Goodine about the program offerings. Drop-in hours are Monday through Thursday from 1 until says Connor-Reid. geography.uwo.ca/campusmaps. 3 p.m. with other hours by appointment. For more information, visit www.ssc.uwo.ca/careers. Shrubsole agreed and allowed

�� Province expanding graduate education �� Ontario Premier and Minis- Over the next two years, the Increasing graduate enrol- �� ter of Research and Innovation government will add 12,000 grad- ment has been a priority for Dalton McGuinty announced the uate student spaces, rising to Western. Recently, the Univer- �� government will boost the num- 14,000 by 2009-10. sity announced the largest multi- ber of graduate student spaces To support the new graduate year space planning investments in Ontario by 55 per cent over students, the government is pro- in Western’s history, noting the 2002-03 levels. viding an additional $240 million accommodation of graduate stu- �� “This investment means our in operating funding over the dent enrolment expansion is one �� young people are going to pur- next two years and additional of the reasons for the plan. sue their passion for knowledge capital funding of $550 million Over the next five years �� in our province, go onto great over the next ﬁve years for the Western expects to welcome careers right here and ﬁnd suc- construction of new and reno- more than 400 additional PhD �� cess in Ontario,” said McGuinty. vated facilities. students.

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Ever heard of place-based computing? If you haven’t, it won’t be long before you do. The convergence of handheld computing with locative technol- ogies, such as Global Positioning System (GPS) has the potential to radically alter the way we experience places and understand the past. Western is already well underway in this area thanks in part to the interdisciplinary work of professors Jason Gillil- and (Geography) and Bill Turkel (History). The integration of global positioning devices and digital cam- eras into their studies has given students the ability to gather information and data – economic, social, historical – that is ultimately boundless. “The possibilities are limitless,” says Gilliland. “It’s basically up to the imagination of the users.” By developing new methods for teaching history, geography and related disciplines, place- based computing takes students out of the classroom and into the community where they can gather facts, take photographs and assign various geographical data. An example of this work was a student’s recently commissioned work through London Commu- nity Foundation where more than 200 city parks were surveyed to determine whether areas were represented, or under-represented, in terms of recreational Paul Mayne, Western News areas. Professors Jason Gilliland (Geography), left, and Bill Turkel (History) demonstrate one of their hand-held devices, complete with a Global Positioning System, “This would be beneficial to used for place-based computing with urban development and public history students. city planners in determining what areas need attention and documents and maps, Western “It could even be used for ing that is rooted in what is local They also see other faculties, perhaps for future planning of may be the first to use this in heritage tourism,” he says. “You - the unique history, environment, perhaps Health Sciences, Medi- city parks,” says Gilliland, add- conjunction with GPS devices for could go to any community and culture, economy, literature, and cine and Engineering, showing ing information gathered could research and teaching in urban see what is was like years ago.” art of a particular place. Gilli- an interest in such learning tools also determine such things as development and public history. For example, a user could click land and Turkel say while the down the road. environmental factors, popula- Having done work with on the image of the McCormick’s community provides the context “This is going to be part of all tion densities, school locations Museum London and others factory on Dundas Street East in for learning and student work on our lives in some way,” says Gil- and others. regarding historical information, East London to read about its his- community needs and interests, liland. Turkel says while other univer- Turkel says every place has a history, and then click a subsequent it’s the community members that For information about place- sities are likely using the web- tory and is an archive where the link to see an image of the factory serve as resources and partners based computing, visit www.pla- based Geographical Information past can act as a guide to action in from a 1936 map. in every aspect of teaching and cebased.ca or www.imagining Systems for retrieving images, the present. Place-based education is learn- learning. london.ca.

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SENATE Fellowship, Jewish Studies link challenged

B Y P AUL M AYNE program we have not seen.” “I sense some dissatisfac- duties of Chancellor for West- lop Residence Bursaries (Any Other senators expressed con- tion with the process, with ern’s Convocation ceremonies. Undergraduate Faculty) – To be Approval of a high-profile fac- cerns over the fact it seemed as the assumption of Senate Ivey Dean Carol Stephenson will awarded to any undergraduate ulty fellowship in the Depart- if the donation was contingent on approval, so I think it’s impor- act as Vice-Chancellor. Western student living in Western’s on- ment of History generated the assumption a Jewish Studies tant to put on the brakes,” said will confer an honorary Doctor campus residences, based on debate last week at Senate where Program would be established Senator Nick Dyer-Witheford. of Laws upon Chack-Fan Lee, financial need. The bursaries are some members expressed con- at the university. Western Presi- Senate voted to table the issue Pro-Vice Chancellor at The Uni- named in honour of Jean Dunlop, cern over its proposed purpose dent Paul Davenport said that and have the changes brought versity of Hong Kong. who was Sydenham Hall’s secre- of leading to a Jewish Studies only Senate has the power to cre- back to the donor to see if they tary for many years. Six bursa- program at Western. ate a new program. are acceptable and that they NEW AWARDS AND ries are valued at $1,000 each. The creation of the Faculty Fel- Some senators also raised con- understand the process behind BURSARIES lowship in Jewish Studies – later cerns the creation of a Jewish creating a new program at the IN ABSENTIA renamed Jewish History – is to Studies Program would seem university. Senate has approved new CONVOCATION bring internationally recognized to be bringing religion to main scholarships, awards and bursa- historian and authority on Jew- campus. STRATEGIC PLAN ries including: Senate has approved the estab- ish history, Sir Martin Gilbert, to However, Social Science Dean ■ William S. Fyfe Graduate lishment of an in absentia convo- Western. Brian Timney said while there The draft report of the Task Scholarship in Natural Resources cation to be held in mid-February The fellowship was made pos- have been informal discussions Force on Strategic Planning was and Sustainable Development for students who complete their sible through a $75,000 donation for a few years about Jewish dealt with under the informal (Faculty of Graduate Studies, degree requirements by the end from the London Jewish Founda- and Islamic Studies programs, consideration process, relax- Science) – This three-year schol- of the preceding fall semester. tion. the emphasis would be on his- ing rules of debate to allow for arship will be awarded to a Mas- While there would be no cere- Of concern for some senators tory and not a religious studies free-flowing discussion. Issues ters of PhD student developing mony at that time, these students was the initial wording of the program. brought up by Senators included their thesis on problems of sus- would be given the opportunity purpose behind the recommen- “It would not be a threat to the the need for a greater commit- tainability during exploration of to participate in the June convo- dation which stated the donation secularism of the university,” ment to diversity in the attrac- natural mineral resources. One cation ceremony if they wished. was the “first towards the estab- he said. tion of students, as well as more scholarship valued at $16,187. Increasingly, border officials lishment of a Jewish Studies Pro- With the wording of the pur- attention to the work/life bal- ■ Andrew Barnes Memorial and immigration agencies in the gram at Western.” pose behind the fellowship mis- ance of faculty. The report of the Award (Faculty of Social Science) United States and elsewhere are Arts and Humanities Associ- leading, Senate voted to omit the task force returns to Senate in – This award will be presented to insisting that graduates entering ate Dean (Academic) Mike Milde following two sentences from the October for formal debate and an undergraduate student enter- their countries for employment said while many would like to see document: ‘This donation is the approval. ing third of fourth year of an present their degree parchments Jewish Studies taught, this is not first towards the establishment Honors degree with an Honors as proof of the qualifications for the way to go about it. of a Jewish Studies Program at HONG KONG Specialization or double Major their new job. Thus, students who “While it’s presented as a fel- Western. Western’s goal is to CONVOCATION in Political Science. This was have completed their degree, but lowship in History it seems to position the university as a lead- established by the parents and have not yet had the degree for- be about the establishment of a ing Canadian centre of Jewish Western Provost and Vice- grandparents of Andrew Barnes mally conferred, are delayed and program which hasn’t even been Studies by establishing a com- President (Academic) Fred (BA, Political Science ’05). One sometimes prevented from tak- discussed,” he said. “In a way, prehensive Program in Jewish Longstaffe will be heading to award is valued at $1,125. ing up international posts. we’d be giving approval for a Studies.’ Hong Kong Nov. 5 to perform the ■ Sydenham Hall – Jean Dun-

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Fax: 519-663-2988. �� Electronic submission ([email protected]) in Microsoft Word format is preferred. �� WESTERN NEWS SEPTEMBER 28 , 2 0 0 6 9 Faculty: One contract down, one to go For professor Kim Clark, ongo- may not be aware of - that come faculty are key to that. So we have ing research and study in the his- out of our experiences with griev- to make sure the commitments to torical anthropology of Ecuador ances and that kind of thing; areas the students don’t come at a cost to will be re-focused over the next of ambiguity or areas where we faculty. We’d like to see what the year as she sets her sights on guid- thought our members were bet- commitments are in terms of the ing the faculty association toward ter protected than they actually resources that will allow faculty a third collective agreement. were by the language that was in to try and improve the student Clark is just under three months there. So there are things I think experience. into her year-long presidency of our members are very aware of, The University of Western Ontario like compensation issues, and WN: UWOFA mentions in its Faculty Association (UWOFA) and other things that come out of the critique of the Strategic Plan the expresses satisfaction with the ongoing work of the union that we university would be better served progress.. become aware of over time. as a “self-organizing system” as Covering issues from collective I think the areas of concern are opposed to one that is managed. agreements to the university’s becoming clearer now as discus- Can you explain? Strategic Plan, Western News sions go back and forth across KC: There’s a long history of reporter Paul Mayne sat down the bargaining table. It’s becom- faculty being involved in govern- with Clark to discuss what will be, ing clear where the points of con- ing the institution and governing as always, an eventful year at the flict or sticking points are. So it’s themselves in a way. So there are helm of UWOFA. very hard to predict how long it all kinds of processes by which will take. But I think that both academic communities regulate Western News: Western’s librar- sides are trying to think creatively themselves. Processes of peer ians and archivists ratified their about how to move the process review, for instance. It’s other first-ever collective agreement along, and I think that’s positive. scholars who evaluate the work earlier this month. How satisfying of faculty in terms of grant appli- is it to have this complete? WN: Western is working on its cations or submission of manu- Kim Clark: It’s been close to Strategic Plan, setting the course scripts. There are even ethical two years since they certified and of action for the university over standards or guidelines that are there was a lot of time put into the next few years. UWOFA has developed by different profes- putting together draft contract come out against the document sional bodies. There’s an ongoing language. I think they started at as presented. What does UWOFA process of peer evaluation of our the table June 2005 and they came want to see from it instead? work in which we evaluate each to an agreement relatively early KC: Plans like these do ori- other and ensure that quality is in August. It was ratified on Sept. ent the planning process in the maintained in the work through 8 by the library and archivists university. I would rather see a these processes. bargaining unit (43-5). I would say commitment to faculty renewal So we feel we don’t actually it really does bring the librarians Anthropologist and UWOFA President Kim Clark expresses cautious opti- institutionalized in the collective need managers to provide us with and archivists here into the main mism on the progress of faculty negotiations. agreement than in the Strategic incentive to make us do good work stream of academic librarianship Plan, because that’s something because there are already all kinds in Canada. It’s not a perfect agree- where there’s a form of enforce- of incentives in place to ensure ment – I think probably no negoti- normally? we came to an agreement on the ment. Given how much in the Stra- that quality is maintained within ating agreement is – but it’s a good KC: It’s depends on what you librarians and archivists. tegic Plan points to the need for the scholarly community. There agreement that provides the basis would call the norm. We’re not in I’m cautiously optimistic in the more probationary and tenured seems to be a move towards the to build on in the future renewals the homestretch. When we negoti- sense that we’ve been doing full- faculty, to take that one extra step more managerial culture which of that agreement. It provides ated our first collective agreement day negotiating sessions, but now and say we commit to increasing we feel is inconsistent with the them with academic status with it took two years; the second one that classes have started some of the number of probationary and whole history of universities and the possibility of doing research, for the faculty agreement took the sessions have to be half-days tenured faculty in order to fulfill colleges. And I think some of the which is something that normally about 18 months. We gave notice to to accommodate people’s teach- some of these other commitments problems we’re seeing across the academic librarians do as part of bargain on May 1 and we’ve been ing schedules. But I’d still say around student engagement - that negotiating table are also moving their job. So it moves them from at the bargaining table for the bet- we’re negotiating intensively. I would be something we would in that direction. the category of staff to academic ter part of five months, although I don’t think it will take 18 months have like to have seen in there. staff and I think that’s a big thing. think for both administration and again this time. There is a lot It’s not that it’s vague - there are WN: You have chosen to leave Their academic freedom has been the union some of the bargaining we’ve already established in the a lot of areas identified as prior- the classroom while you lead recognized. time and energy went to complete collective agreement, but there ity areas - but there is not a lot of UWOFA. How has that transition the librarians and archivist col- are also problems we’ve become detail explaining how those priori- worked for you? WN: While one contract has lective agreement. There have aware of over the last couple of ties are going to be met. Certainly KC: No, I’m not teaching this been ratified, another, the fac- been negotiations ongoing since years; things that we feel strongly one of the fundamental issues I year. As far as I know, in recent ulty association’s, is still in the May for the faculty agreement, need to be fixed. Some of those are see emerging out of the Strategic memory, Jane (Toswell – immedi- works. Are things progressing but they gained momentum once things the general membership Plan is the expansion in graduate ate UWOFA Past President) was enrolment. But that is something on the only one who did the teach- that seems to me very much tied ing as well. I understand why she �� to the expansion of not just the did that. I miss the teaching; I �� faculty complement, but faculty really miss being in front of the �� positions that are tenured and classroom, but I just don’t have �� tenure-tracked because those are the energy that Jane had to be �� the people who have within their able to try to manage so many �� workload, normally research, to things. I really don’t know how �� deal with it. she did it, but she did – and she did �� What we’ve seen in recent years it successfully. But I’m no Jane �� is an expansion in the number of Toswell. �� limited-term full-time positions, I also have three young children �� many of which, not all of which, (7, 5 and 2), so that provides some �� focus primarily on teaching in other constraints on my energy �� their workload. So although some and time. I had to think realisti- of these people do do research, cally what I could do this year in �� it’s not recognized as part of their this role and it didn’t include also �� workload and if we expand those teaching. It’s a very interesting �� kinds of appointments that will role to be in. It’s a fascinating �� not necessarily feed in and help world and a very demanding role with this whole issue of expand- and I’m enjoying it. Last year (as ing graduate enrolment. So we’re UWOFA Vice-President) really �� concerned to make sure that the prepared me; that’s where the real �� workload of a faculty member isn’t learning curve is. I still have a increased without the resources. lot to learn, but I feel last year �� What are the actually commit- showed me where to go to find the �� ments to make sure that this is information I need. not just a place where you have a This is the put-into-action year. �� best student experience, but also Next year will be the elder states- �� the best faculty experience? And man, graciously receding into the if we focus on the classroom, then background year. 10 SEPTEMBER 28 , 2 0 0 6 WESTERN NEWS

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION B2B success prompts program growth

With Jeremy Adams (BA’94) Western’s Engaging the Future became members of Western’s chairing his first meeting as strategic planning document. 1878 Societies in recognition of Alumni Association president, As a mirror of Western’s new cumulative giving exceeding the board dealt with a wide range mission as “the best student expe- $100,000. Fees from each ses- of issues at its regular general rience among Canada’s leading sion are directed to the Senior meeting this week, including research-intensive universities” Alumni Scholarship and Bursary the achievement of the B2B pro- the Alumni Association wants to Funds. Vice-President (External) gram. provide “the best alumni experi- Ted Garrard presented the group Launching from last year’s suc- ence.” with their recognition piece and cess with 13 events (seven were The Association’s Executive said 27 students had been assisted sold out) attended by 839 students Committee meeting Aug. 2 initi- to date. On Oct. 31, Ontario’s Lieu- and young alumni, with 57 alumni ated the process by setting out tenant Governor, James Bartle- guest speak- themes for consideration: man will speak to the group. ers, partners ■ Growth – how to manage of Backpack dramatically increasing alumni CAREER DEVELOPMENT 2 Briefcase membership (5,000 plus annu- will focus on ally), challenges of growing needs Courses aimed to assist alumni providing a for quality programming and the with career development and limited num- need for increased numbers of competitive employment search ber of signa- volunteers skills will be offered beginning ture events ■ Activism – strengthened in October and November with to students roles alumni might play in the partners Youth Opportunities across all fac- future affairs of the university Unlimited and Continuing Stud- ulties. ■ Proﬁle –increasing recogni- ies at Western. Adams U n i q u e tion of alumni and the association The career development pro- m a r k e t i n g as equal partners/collaborators grams began as a pilot project in efforts will be employed to gen- with Western’s students, staff 2004, successfully serving more erate further curiosity and atten- and faculty on matters of mutual than 80 young alumni. Career dance by students on campus interest. development courses will be and young alumni living in the nus’ Experience, January 2007 For information visit: www. hosted in two different formats, London region. Tentative event What Not to Wear, February alumni.uwo.ca/b2b LONDON SENIOR an in-class module and an online topics include: 2007 ALUMNI FALL PROGRAM module, offering life long learning opportunities to alumni in Wine Tasting, November 2006 Life After an Act Sci or Stats STRATEGIC PLANNING Team Work - It’s Different Out Degree, February 2007 The Senior Alumni Program in London and around the world. There, November 2006 Taking Advantage of Online The Communications Commit- London kicked off on Sept. 12 and For upcoming course dates Dining Etiquette, November Job Search, February 2007 tee is developing a new Alumni will run until December 5. Reg- and fee information visit www. 2006 Social Networking, March Association Strategic Plan to istration has surpassed 380. The alumni.uwo.ca/yacareers/index. Deﬁning Success: One Alum- 2007 reflect the new directions of Senior Alumni group recently htm. ��

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HOMECOMING 2006

Huron University College This year’s Homecoming is an open house for all class years and takes place Friday, Sept. 29 - Sunday, Oct. 1.

Saturday, September 30 Events include: ■ Homecoming Tailgate-themed lunch: (Noon, $12 per person, cash bar) Join Huron alumni, friends and faculty for lunch and conversation in the Great Hall. ■ Alumni Awards of Distinction Presen- tation: (1:30 pm) ■ Faculty Chats: (2 pm) Join fellow alumni and featured faculty speakers in the Great Hall in a lively discussion of current issues and events. ■ Homecoming reunion dinner (7 pm) $35 per person/in the Huron Room. Gowns optional, no food ﬁghts, please!

Huron is opening residence doors to alumni and friends during Homecoming weekend. Alumni can stay Friday evening and/or Sat- urday evening in newly renovated Brough Hall. Relive student days. For more information, contact Allison Kampman at 519-438- 7224 ext. 208.

For more information: www.huronuc.ca/alumni_and_friends/alum ni_events/homecoming/ Brescia University College Class of ’56 is celebrating its golden anniversary and Class of ’81 is celebrating silver.

■ College Tours: (Saturday and Sunday 2 pm) Join Theresa Topic, Principal, for a tour and see the exciting renovations that have taken place. ■ Anniversary Years’ Tea: (Saturday 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm) Meet classmates in the Rose Room. Hosted by the Ursuline Paul Mayne, Western News Sisters and Theresa Topic. All anniversary Homecomings at Western are starting to be a family affair for Clifford Reeves (BA’56). While he’ll be returning to campus this weekend for his 50th reunion, years invited. his daughter Susan Riggin (BA’84) is also a proud alumna while granddaughter Lauren (first-year AEO) will soon be part of an alumni family. ■ Women’s panel featuring four Brescia alumnae: (Saturday 3:30 pm to 5 pm) ■ Wine & cheese: (Saturday 5 pm to 6:30 pm, $15) Catch up with friends, and reminisce over photos and memorabilia in the Formal Lounge. ■ Campus preps for ‘purple’ invasion Brunch in St. James Auditorium: (Sunday noon to 2 pm, $25) Homecoming Brunch offers an opportunity to mingle B Y B OB K LANAC afternoon gridiron match starts ulty of Social Science providing chance to celebrate friendships with friends. Following brunch the Alumnae at 2 p.m. when Western’s Mus- some body fuel prior to the 2 p.m. made all the more valued over Award of Distinction will be presented along Homecoming is Western’s lon- tangs face off against the Wind- football match. the years. with Alumnae Scholarships and Awards. gest standing and most beloved sor Lancers. Another lunch option is a pre- While it has been said there is To register or for more information contact tradition but its truly more an The festivities kick off Friday game luncheon in the stadium’s no such thing as a free lunch, no Jennifer Jones, Alumnae Relations Officer idea than an event. At its core is night with the Alumni Awards south end zone. Individual class one said anything about break- at (519) 432-8353 ext. 28280, or via e-mail the chance for alumni to return Dinner which this year highlights and faculty tents will be set up fast. Sunday morning’s Pancake at [email protected]. to campus to see friends often so the achievements of Peter Rech- there to allow alumni to catch up Breakfast in the Hospitality tent close they could be family. Yet nitzer, Jim Silcox, Ed Holder and with classmates. at TD Waterhouse is indeed free King’s University College only Western’s alumni can trans- M. J. DeSousa among others. In the evening, the 100th anni- although registration is pre- King’s University College Alumni Asso- form this wonderful idea into an The Homecoming Hospitality versary of the student newspaper, ferred. ciation and the Office of Alumni activities event. Tent welcomes one and all on Sat- the Gazette will be celebrated For the latest information on include: The alumni so crucial to mak- urday in the TD Waterhouse park- with more than 200 Gazette Homecoming 2006, including ing Homecoming 2006 a success ing lot with live music, children’s alumni (see story Page 1). The the wide range of faculty ■ Reunion Dinner: (Friday, Sept. 29, 6:30 will be arriving on campus to take activities and faculty displays. Golden Anniversary Dinner in events and branch and chapter p.m in the Elizabeth A. “Bessie” Labatt Hall: in an enormous range of activi- Also at the tent will be a bar- Somerville’s Great Hall will allow activities, please visit: www. $35/person / Cash Bar) King’s Alumni Asso- ties on September 29 – October beque lunch hosted by the Fac- graduates of 1956 and earlier a westernhomecoming.uwo.ca. ciation invites alumni to attend the annual Reunion Dinner, especially those celebrat- 1. This fall more than 15,000 of ing an anniversary year. Following dinner, Western’s finest are returning to The King’s University College Alumni Award the place they once called home, of Distinction will be presented to Robert one of the largest homecomings Paterson ’72. Faculty members Kathryn ‘Have fun and tease people’ in the country. Kopinak and Paul Werstine will be honoured “Homecoming at Western is Continued from page 1 be part of that history.” Barker and Livingston have even by the Alumni Association. big, special and purple,” says In Van Den Hurk’s hands the heard of some Gazette alumni Anne Baxter, Western’s Home- back to campus. current Gazette maintains the that are going to try to recapture ■ Friday Night Bash: (Friday, Sept. 29, “That’s one of those legendary strong tradition of tweaking their youthful magic in the same 8 p.m. in the Elizabeth A. “Bessie” Lab- coming 2006 Chairperson. “It’s att Hall/Free Admission, Cash Bar) King’s become a part of the fabric of stories that’s often told. It’s those noses, sensibilities and egos. It way they did as young men and alumni, faculty and staff are invited to this city. Each year thousands of characters that sort of stick out could be argued that the paper’s women in their early twenties. celebrate at this event. Silent auction, graduates return to London and for people.” long tradition for irreverence is “Scott Feschuk is trying to set check out yearbooks and photo albums. Western’s campus from all over Ian Van Den Hurk, who cur- a defacto position requirement up a football game for the Friday Tours available. the world to relive their student rently sits in the Editor’s chair for incoming staff. night,” Barker says. experience with old friends, for- at the Gazette, clearly feels the “I don’t know if people are try- It could be a painful sight to ■ Homecoming Alumni Hockey Game: mer classmates and professors. weight of Gazette tradition on his ing to live up to anything,” Van witness middle-aged alumni puff- (Saturday, Sept. 30, 1:30 p.m., $10/player) It is truly a time to be purple and staff’s shoulders as they do their Den Hurk says. “It just draws ing it out on the gridiron. Space is limited. Contact Samantha Pear- homefront preparations for the those types of people. I don’t “It was painful to watch at the son [email protected] proud,” The traditional Homecoming reunion. think people walk into the door time,” Barker chuckles. “The To register or for information, contact Kelly staples will be in place. The exu- “When I took on the job it was and think that they have to do Gazette didn’t attract a lot of Schaus at (519) 433-3491 x4502 or go to berant Saturday morning parade a little intimidating,” he admits. that. People just naturally like to star athletes. Our diet and life- www.uwo.ca/kings/alumni/homecoming will wind its way from London’s “We looked at the papers from have fun and tease people.” style didn’t exactly lend itself core to the Western campus. The way back. You’re pretty proud to As the event date gets closer, to that.” 12 SEPTEMBER 28 , 2 0 0 6 WESTERN NEWS WESTERN NEWS SEPTEMBER 28 , 2 0 0 6 13

HOMECOMING 2006 Former Mustang athletes recognized

Eight former Mustang athletes championships and took home two impact on Nolke’s life. She met her instead of the neck down to beat his a team member at the Montreal with friends. He got that and more designation and last year moved program and the business school included the Dr. Claude Brown Ontario-Quebec Athletic Associa- will receive top honours from West- silvers and one bronze at Canadian husband, Chris, who was also on the opponents. Olympic Games in 1976, won silver at Western where he started train- to Belleville, Ont. where he is a simultaneously.” Memorial Trophy as Western’s most tion (OQAA) gold in high hurdles ern for their contributions to sport. Interuniversity Sport (CIS) nation- Western fencing team. She chose to “It’s an exciting career. Crimi- in the Commonwealth Games in ing and soon took home a number senior manager of a local account- Reade received the Norm Mar- outstanding athlete. and bronze in the 440-yard hurdles Elfrida Berzins Award Recipi- als. Additionally, in her three-year remain in Canada with him and to nal law is like freestyle wrestling 1978 and bronze in the World Cup of awards. As part of the Western ing firm. shall Trophy as the 1992 OUA rookie Reade competed in the CFL for in 1965, and O-QAA silver in the ents (Women’s Athletic Alumnae) track career, she won OUA gold go onto law school after completing – every match is different and I’m in 1980. team he won the Dad Vail Regatta While he still enjoys rowing, Jeff of the year and the Rechnitzer Gor- more than a year, ending his pro- 440-yard hurdles in 1966, he chose include: Judy Alaszkiewicz (BA’75, twice and her Masters. getting a kick A f t e r two years in h a s b e e n m a n Tr o - f e s s i o n a l to focus on basketball in his last MA’80), Volleyball and Archery; the CIS 3000- T o d a y out of it.” W e s t e r n , a row, as well busy with his phy as most career with two years. Sandra Anschuetz (BA’86, MA’89), metre title she is Dep- B a r r y Barry won as several young fam- outstanding the Ottawa At six-foot-one, Zanin was a small Cross Country, Track & Field; Sabine in 1987. Her uty Direc- c a m e t o gold at the OUA med- ily. He mar- r o o k i e i n Rough Rid- forward, but quick. In 1967-68, the Nolke (BA’78, MA’81, LLB’85) Fenc- 9:17.79 time tor, United W e s t e r n Canada Cup als while at ried his wife, Canada. He e r s . H e Mustang basketball team became ing; and Michele Vesprini (BA’95, still stands N a t i o n s , from New in 1981 and Western. Larissa, in was an OUA started work- O-QAA champions. In 1968-69, BEd’96), Basketball. as a Western H u m a n Brunswick. bronze at the I n 1 9 9 3 1999, after all-star run- ing with Koch Zanin won the John P. Metras Tro- ‘W’ Club Hall of Fame Induct- record. Rights and He partici- World Cup in he made the meeting at ning back all Industries in phy and second team O-QAA all- ees are: Mike Barry (BA’80), Wres- Anschuetz Humanitar- pated in judo 1984. N a t i o n a l The Ceeps in four years, 1998 and con- star. He also received the Purple tling; Jeff Lay (BA’93), Rowing; was also the ian Law Sec- back home, Today, the R o w i n g 1995. They n a m e d tinues there Blanket Award and won the Dr. Sean Reade (HBA’96), Football; and first athlete tion. Nolke but because f a t h e r o f Team. Over h a v e t w o C a n a d i a n today, now as Claude Brown Memorial Trophy. Ronald Zanin (BA’69), Basketball in Western and Chris it wasn’t an four is back the next few d a u g h t e r s Interuniver- a commodi- After graduation from the Fac- and Track. history to h a v e a n o r g a n i z e d into judo and years Jeff Emily, born sity Sport ties trader ulty of Education in 1970, Zanin The Elfrida Berzins Award is achieve six eight-year- sport in uni- runs his own picked up in 2004, and A l l - C a n a - with a con- returned home to Windsor where presented to a woman who has par- All-Canadian old daughter, versity, he club for kids. many med- Hailey, born dian in 1994 centration on he taught high school Physical ticipated in Western Athletics as Alaszkiewicz awards: four Anschuetz Eilidh. Nolke took up wres- Vesprini He says his Barry als including Lay in February. Reade and 1995. A Zanin gasoline. and Health Education and Science an athlete, coach or administrator, i n c r o s s - tling. three girls gold for the member of Reade is for 30 years. During this time, he made further contributions in ath- country and two in track. Michele Vesprini has not forgot- Competing in the 57-62 kilogram and one boy are all natural athletes men’s lightweight eight at the World Sean Reade says Western helped the 1994 Vanier Cup Championship married to Kelly and they have coached basketball and track and letics, academics or public service, After graduating with a Mas- ten the sport she loved so much at weight class, Barry took home many and he loves to see them excel in Championships in 1993, silvers at him to become successful in the team, he was Dalt White Trophy a four-month-old son Beausoleil field. Zanin retired in 2000, but con- contributed to the development of ters in Physical Education in 1989, Western. medals between 1975 and 1980; gold their chosen sport. the 1995 Pan Am Games and 1996 real world. recipient as the MVP of the Yates Delker Reade. tinues to officiate at track and field women in sports-related areas and Anschuetz worked as an exercise The physical education teacher at medals from Ontario University Olympics, and bronze at the World The Mustang football star gradu- Cup game in 1994 and 1995. During and swim meets. acted as a role model. This award specialist in a Toronto hospital, Cathedral High School in Hamilton Athletics Association (OUAA, now Jeff Lay got a late start in the Championships in 1997. ated with Honors Business Admin- his senior year in 1995 he rushed for During Ron Zanin’s five years at Zanin is handling retirement well is named for Elfrida Berzins, coach while she pursued a side-career in continues to play, coach and even OUA) and Canadian Interuniversity sport that put him on the Olympic Between 1993 and 2002, Jeff istration from the Richard Ivey 1,062 yards, second-highest single Western, he forged great friend- – in fact, he loves it. He says he has and Director of Women’s Athletics running. provide television colour commen- Athletic Union in 1975 and 1977; sil- map. coached the Western varsity rowing School of Business in 1996. season total in Mustang history. ships that remain today, and learned more time to enjoy relaxing with from 1956 through 1970. With injuries limiting her inter- tary for basketball in her commu- ver from Canadian National Opens The first time he picked up an oar, team. He retired from the National “Western has shaped me with the Reade tallied 14 touchdowns how to be a great teacher. his wife of 34 years, Susan, and national running career, Anschuetz nity. She is also involved in a pilot in 1975 and 1976; and gold in 1977, Jeff was in Grade 12 and rowing was Rowing Team in 1999. In 2004, he time management and discipline that season while also hauling in 19 While Zanin had success in track their two children, Catherine and Judy Alaszkiewicz’s six years at chose to hang up her competitive program run by Canada Basketball 1978 and 1979. He participated as a way to stay in shape and have fun obtained his Chartered Accounting needed to participate in the football receptions for 317 yards. Awards and field at Western, taking home Tom. Western changed her from a timid running shoes in 1992. That same and National Elite Development high schooler to a confident and year, she joined the Grand Erie Dis- Canada where 12 top female bas- accomplished student athlete. trict School Board. This year, she ketball players attend Hamilton As a member of the Mustang has started her 15th year of inspir- schools and live and train together women’s volleyball team from 1971 ing young minds about science and for a year. to 1977, Alaszkiewicz played a part biology and coaching cross-country Her Western experience made a in the team winning six consecutive and track and field. huge impact. Ontario championships, three Cana- Anschuetz continues to run today. “I believe my years performing Alumni Western honours some of its finest dian golds and three Canadian sil- Other activities she enjoys are at such a high level in the classroom vers. Alaszkiewicz was captain for cross-country biking, yoga, weight and on the court have developed Four Western alumni, three of prehensive and convenient hearing London, Directors Club of London, Professional Achievement Award. his wife of 38 years on campus; adults exercising. five of those years and a member of training, hiking and golf. In the win- within me a genuine understanding them from London, will receive the health care services. Ed Holder is recipient of the Com- Business Cares Food Drive, London The recipient is a role model for being involved in development of In fact, he came to Western for the national team for three years. ter she adds Nordic and downhill that hard work will lead you to the Alumni Award of Merit for their As Vice-President and Chief Audi- munity Service Award, which pays Chamber of Commerce, Bereaved newcomers and sets standard to the South Western Ontario Medi- medical school only because a She also participated as a member skiing and snow shoeing to her list path of success.” achievements at the 32nd annual ologist, DeSousa says her interac- tribute to alumni who have made Families of Ontario, Canadian Club which others can aspire. cal Education Network (SWOMEN) friend suggested they try to get in of the FISU (World Student Games) of hobbies. While playing basketball for Alumni Awards Dinner on Friday tions with various professors, staff outstanding contributions to the of London, London Garrison Com- Although Silcox retired from his which resulted in a change to under- together. team, competing in Moscow. Western (1991 to 1996), her team night at the Great Hall. and clients with hearing loss at West- community. munity Council, Old South Com- academic post at Western in 2005, graduate curriculum, with the inten- He completed a Bachelor of Arts After leaving Western, Alasz- Fencing led Sabine Nolke to was conference champions, taking Those being honoured include: ern gave her an appreciation and A business and community leader munity Organization, Portuguese he remains active on campus. In tion to start a process to ease doctor during summer school, while com- kiewicz worked as an instructor where she is today. Sabine played home Ontario Women’s Interuniver- M.J. DeSousa (MClSc’96), Edwin sympathy for the communication living in London for the last 25 years, Club of London, and Better Busi- addition to continuing to teach for shortages in specific areas; and fos- pleting his four years of medical and coach at McMaster Univer- a major role in the fencing pro- sity Athletic Association (OWIAA) Holder (BA’76), Dr. Jim Silcox challenges Holder val- ness Bureau the Schulich tering and supporting the school’s school at Western. His post-gradu- sity for seven years. In 1984 she gram as both a competitor and a bronzes from 1992-1995 and win- (MD’67, MEd’94, BA’06), and Dr. people with ues the les- of London. S c h o o l o f outreach program in London. ate training included Western, chose to pursue a Masters in Busi- coach for almost a decade. Under ning silver in 1996. Peter Rechnitzer (BA’47, MD’48). hearing loss sons he has A n d Medicine & He says his most recent involve- University of Edinburgh and Duke ness Administration, specializing her guidance, women fencers won They also made two Canadian Director of Alumni Relations, face every- l e a r n e d Holder is Dentistry, he ment with Western has been as University. He joined Western’s in Human Resources, at York Uni- the Ontario Women’s Interuniver- Interuniversity Athletic Union Gary Blazak, will host the event. day. t h r o u g h - not done yet. is working a member of a five-person team department of medicine in 1955 and versity. sity Athletic Association (OWIAA) (today called CIS) appearances. “This has out his life. He recently on his Mas- reviewing the Medical School at the remained there until his retirement After graduating with her MBA, championship five times during the Michele was Ontario University M.J. DeSousa will receive the been a pri- It was his announced ters degree National University of Rwanda. in 1992. she came back to London to work 1980s. Athletics (OUA) Career Scoring Young Alumni Award, which rec- mary source mother who his candi- in English. While he keeps busy in his work In 1964, he took a number of men for London Life. Now Alaszkiewicz As an athlete, the German-born Leader and Western all-time scor- ognizes significant contributions of motiva- s t r e s s e d dacy for the A f t e r and studies at Western, Silcox’s who recently had heart attacks and is Director of Market Conduct Com- Nolke was a member of the 1979 ing and rebounding leader. She was by an outstanding individual aged tion in my the value of C o n s e r v a - graduating main goal right now is being a started them on an exercise routine. pliance. and 1980 OWIAA foil championship the first two-time Western athlete 40 or under and set an inspiration professional community tive Party in with an MD good grandfather to his four grand- The men became stronger, their “Western gave some exceptional teams. of the year, taking home the F.W.P. example for future young alumni. life and has service. London West in 1967, Sil- children, all under the age of two endurance improved, and so did people six years to influence me. “Pretty much all of my discretion- Jones Trophy in 1995 and 1996. It is hard not to “listen up” and led me to “ I w a s riding in the cox went on years. their psychological state. From this My coaches and teachers were ary time revolved around the team, She tried her hand as a profes- take notice of DeSousa. question the taught that next federal to specialize he became the principal investiga- the reason I moved into national especially once I started coaching sional player and coach at the The 1996 Audiology graduate has status quo community election. He in Obstetrics Dr. Peter Rechnitzer is receiving tor of the Ontario Exercise Heart DeSousa Holder Silcox Rechnitzer level sport and into a career job I and competing, but also our social Regensdorf Femina Basketball made her mark in the field with and work to service is says if he and Gyne- the Dr. Ivan Smith Award, Alumni Collaborative Study, which included believe I would not have otherwise lives revolved around our friends Club in Switzerland in 1999. the creation of ListenUP! Canada make posi- the price you gets elected cology with Western’s highest tribute. It is seven Ontario universities. secured.” in the fencing world.” (LUC). tive changes in the hearing health- pay to live somewhere. And I’ve he’ll carry on his commitment to the a subspecialty of human sexuality. awarded in recognition of sustained In 1979, Rechnitzer’s research Today Alaszkiewicz enjoys many In 1987, Nolke became the East- The ‘W’ Club honours people who With already a dozen locations in care industry,” she says. always tried to live it.” community at a national level. He joined the faculty at Western and significant contributions to the interest shifted to the effects of other activities including digital ern Canada champion and came have made outstanding contribu- Ontario, it’s surprising the business Life is busy for the working A partner at Stevenson & Hunt The family man says he is for- in 1973, while also running his own Alumni Association and The Uni- physical activity and the aging pro- photography, stained glass and in third at the Canadian Nationals. tions to Western’s athletic program started only two years ago. DeSousa mother of two, who lives in Toronto. Insurance Brokers Ltd., Holder tunate to have a supportive wife, practice. versity of Western Ontario. cess. Rechnitzer studied the effects golf. She competed in numerous World as players, coaches or administra- spent seven years working in the DeSousa says her family is her helps manage 150 employees in Judite, and a wonderful daughter, Appointed as Assistant Dean Rechnitzer didn’t grow up dream- of exercise on older males, which Cups between 1987 and 1992, until tors. field of audiology at St. Michael’s motivation. London (head office), Cambridge, Claudia. Holder still finds time for Undergraduate Education in 1982, ing of becoming a doctor one day. ultimately led to development of the Sandra Anschuetz’s track record an injury forced her to retire. She Hospital, until 2004 when she, along “They are a daily reminder about Waterloo and Toronto. It is one of personal interests: playing squash he held a variety of decanal roles Nor did he consider the possibil- Canadian Centre for Activity and in Western athletics is impressive. continued her involvement as an Mike Barry still enjoys the thrill with Gordon Lownds and Kurt Lynn, what my goal in life should be – that Canada’s largest independent insur- three times a week, playing the gui- including Associate Dean Admis- ity he would be the first physician Aging (CCAA). In her four-year cross-country internationally licensed referee of a wrestling match. founded ListenUP! Canada. I should leave the world a better ance brokers. tar and singing, and collecting Cana- sions and Student Affairs until to explore the use of exercise in Today, the 80-year-old spends his career, she set 17 school records, until 1996 when she says her career The one-time Western wrestler A full-service hearing healthcare place as a result of my actions and Today he is involved in community dian confederation memorabilia. 2005. the management of patients with time with his wife of 25 years, Lili. won two gold and one silver in got the better of her. turned criminal lawyer says now clinic, LUC provides individuals work to have a positive impact groups including Western’s Board Silcox has had many memora- coronary heart disease and change Together they have five children Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Western will forever have an he uses his body from the neck up, who have a hearing loss with com- every day.” of Governors, St. John Ambulance Dr. Jim Silcox is recipient of the ble moments at Western; meeting the way people thought about older and four grandchildren. 14 SEPTEMBER 28 , 2 0 0 6 WESTERN NEWS

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A one-time criminal lawyer with a passion for the issue of the wrongly convicted has found a home at Western. Christopher Sherrin has joined the Faculty of Law where he will be teaching Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Legal Research, Writing and Advo- cacy. Sherrin is no stranger to West- ern having done the first year of his undergraduate degree here. Stints at McGill and the Univer- sity of Toronto were followed by Osgoode Law School at York Uni- versity. After law school he worked as defense counsel for the Toronto firm of Cooper, Sandler & West. It was there that he discovered a passion for the issue of the wrongly accused. “In the course of my practice I became fascinated by how we determine who’s guilty and how we do that,” says Sherrin. Wanting to explore the issue Law professor Christopher Sherrin believes an official estimate of 30 further, he took a position teach- wrongly convicted Canadians is too low. ing at Osgoode where he was also the Director of the Innocence it’s very hard to prove innocence “We haven’t been here that long Project. that far after the fact.” but I’ve been hearing about Lon- �� The Innocence Project was cre- Speculation about the number don being great for kids. I have ated by Barry Scheck and Peter of wrongly convicted in Canada is two young kids so I spend most of �� Neufeld in 1992. The Project han- a vexing issue for Sherrin. my time with them.” dles cases where post-conviction “That’s the million-dollar Sherrin admits that with his �� DNA testing of evidence can yield question,” he says. “It’s hard to teaching, research and family life conclusive proof of innocence. quantify with any precision. My he doesn’t have much time left “Osgoode’s is the only and personal feeling is that 30, the over for other interests. first real Innocence Project in officially declared number of “I don’t do any of the things we �� Canada,” says Sherrin. “It’s frus- wrongly convicted, is too low. used to do before we had kids. We �� trating work because you don’t There’s more than that. But how used to do cross country skiing, always have a lot of success. It’s many more I couldn’t say.” biking, that sort of thing. I have �� very hard to piece together the New to London, Sherrin, 39 and lots of other interests but I have sequence of events after the fact. his young family are still explor- two young kids so I spend most of �� Some of the people are guilty but ing the city. my time with them.”

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The Book Store at Western’s Richler’s new book, This Is My Nominated for the Man Booker Award winning author, David Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m., no charge 10th annual author series, Country, What’s Yours? A Liter- Prize, Mary Lawson’s book, The Adams Richards will read from Conron Hall, University Col- Autumn Writes, kicks off next ary Atlas of Canada is an impas- Other Side of the Bridge is a The Friends of Meager Fortune. lege week with three major authors sioned literary travelogue and a heartbreaking story about tempt- The novel is a profound and reading from their new books. vivid portrayal of our society, the ing fate and living with the conse- important book about the hands Jeffrey Rosenthal - Struck by Noah Richler, Mary Lawson work of Canadian authors, and quences. Set in Northern Ontario, and the heart; about true great- Lightning and David Adams Richards open the idea of writing itself. Based Lawson’s novel examines how ness and true weakness; about the Oct. 17, 5 p.m., no charge Autumn Writes on Oct. 3 at 7:30 on Richler’s 10-part documentary World War II affected Canada relentlessness of fate and the evil Middlesex College, Rm. 110 p.m. at the Wolf Performance of the same name, it was origi- and how those that stayed home that men and women do. Wise, Hall in the Central Library in nally broadcast on CBC Radio’s were affected and how important stark, and without a false word Wayne Johnston - Custodian of downtown London. Ideas program in spring 2005. the farms were to the war effort. in it, it cements Adams Rich- Paradise ards’ claim to Anita Rau Badami - Can You be the finest Hear the Nightbird? novelist at Timothy Taylor - Story House work in Can- Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. ada today. Wolf Performance Hall, Cen- T i c k e t s tral Library for the event Tickets $5 are $5 and on sale at The Thomas Homer Dixon - The Book Store Upside of Down: Catastrophe, at Western, Creativity and the Renewal of Books Plus Civilization Richler & the Central Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., no charge Library with Conron Hall, University Col- proceeds to lege, University of Western A Book For Ontario Every Child. Other Book Paul Wells - Right Side Up: The Store events Fall of Paul Martin and the Rise are also on of Stephen Harper’s New t a p l a t e r Conservatism in the fall. Nov. 20, 7:30 pm Where there Wolf Performance Hall, Cen- is an admis- tral Library sion charge, Tickets $5 Lawson tickets can be purchased Jay Ingram - Theatre of the f r o m T h e Mind: Raising the Curtain on Book Store Consciousness at Western, Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m. Books Plus Wolf Performance Hall & the Central Tickets $5 Library and �� proceeds ben- For more information, visit efit A Book www.bookstore.uwo.ca or phone �� For Every 519-661-3520 ext. 88251.For e- �� Child. mail notices of Autumn Writes �� and other special events, sign �� Sir Martin up for Events That Matter at the �� Richards Gilbert - The web site. �� Will of the �� People: Churchill and Parliamen- tary Democracy �� Exploring mad �� professors, witches Western’s Philosophy Depart- into present predicaments and ment is turning to the study of its infl uences thinking on every mat- history for their annual lecture ter of human importance, from series. science and medicine to politics, Philosophy in History: Criti- theology, and morality. cal Thoughts in Critical Times Specific dates and topics is a four-part lecture series that include. �� focuses on the role of history in October 4, 2006 the study of philosophy. Professor Robert DiSalle The lectures take place on Philosophy in History: Begin- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. from Octo- ning Refl ections �� ber 4 to 25 at the Stevenson & October 11 Hunt Meeting Room A in the Cen- Professor Karen Margrethe �� tral Branch of the London Public Nielsen Library. Admission to the talks Socrates in the Clouds: Phi- is free. losopher as Mad Professor and As the notes for the series Martyr make clear, the history of its dis- October 18 cipline is crucial to philosophers Professor Lorne Falkenstein “because critical engagement Religious Fanaticism, Extrem- with older traditions is a vital part ism, and Terrorism: Lessons from 1-888-310-7000 of their present-day work.” David Hume The questions with which phi- October 25 �� losophy began continue to chal- Professor Ben Hill �� lenge philosophers. The work of Witches and Geneticists: Natu- their predecessors, ancient and ral vs. Artifi cial Life in the Renais- modern, is a rich source of insight sance and Modern Eras WESTERN NEWS SEPTEMBER 28 , 2 0 0 6 17

Thousands visit Department debut Western sites If you open it, they will come. ebration of architectural heritage, Western venues that were part with historic and architecturally of the recent Doors Open London significant buildings opening event had their doors opened very their doors to the public, free of wide for the two-day event on Sep- charge. tember 23 – 24. Western’s role has steadily While a number of Western ven- increased over the years. This ues saw robust traffi c of 100 to 500 year, eight venues were open. visits per facility, two recent addi- ■ The Arthur and Sonia Labatt tions to the event, Gibbons Lodge Health Sciences Building and the Boundary Layer Wind ■ The Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel, saw almost 1,500 visitors Tunnel Laboratory each over the two days. ■ Conron Hall, University Col- lege ■ Gibbons Lodge, offi cial residence of Western’s President “It was bedlam.” ■ McIntosh Gallery ■ Western Mustangs locker Peter King, Wind Tunnel room at TD Waterhouse Stadium ■ Huron University College ■ Diocese of Huron Archives Doors Open organizers had told (at Huron University College) the Wind Tunnel’s Research Direc- “We were so delighted to have Bob Klanac, Western News tor Peter King to expect 200 to 300 such a broad range of Doors Open The newly formed Department of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research of the Faculty of Arts and visitors. By the time King dropped sites from Western this year, Humanities celebrates its founding with a recent conference titled ‘The Politics of Race, Gender and Equity: by on Saturday to see how his two including heritage sites and newer From Feminist Theory to Reality and Action’. The event also honoured recent retiree Carol Agocs, at right, student volunteers were doing, he buildings that tell the history with Acting Chair Allison Lee. Agocs was one of the founders of Women’s Studies at Western. was stunned. of campus events and research,” “It was bedlam,” he laughs. “We says Genet Hodder, Chair of the were going all day, 50 people in Doors Open London organizing a tour and the last tour didn’t go committee. been open to the public in this “It was just amazing to see the to the Davenports and the Uni- through until 5 p.m.” “The university is such a large way and the feedback was tre- numbers of people who came versity for opening up the house “It was interesting watching the part of London’s communal heri- mendous. to see Gibbons,” she says. “One and grounds to the public in this kids, seeing the lights and wheels tage, and it was exciting to see Marcia Steyaert, Community woman had worked for the origi- way.” going around in their heads think- more doors open on campus dur- Relations Specialist at Western nal owner, Helen Beresford Gib- For more information on Doors ing ‘hey maybe I’d like to do ing this year’s event.” and a member of the Doors Open bons, between 1939 and 1941 and Open, check out www.heritagelon- this.” It was the fi rst time the presi- London organizing committee, was it was her fi rst time back since donfoundation.org/DoorsOpen/ Doors Open London is a cel- dent’s home, Gibbons Lodge, has a volunteer at Gibbons Lodge. then. Everyone was so grateful index.htm

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Western’s combined financial available to the university for statements look good once again, spending. assault thanks in large part to more than Logan says along with the mar- London police issued doubling of investment return this ket boom, Western’s increase in citizen certificates to past year. investment in capital assets of Western students Ben- $29.5 million played a significant jamin Hicks and Sean role in the university’s overall Deveaux for responding financial standing. to a woman’s screams on “We’ve done very well “This is a trend we’ve seen over a busy downtown street in the market.” the last few years and I expect, earlier this year. with the continued expansion on The men were walk- Lynn Logan campus, that this would continue,” Associate Vice-President ing on Richmond Street Financial Services says Logan. near Grosvenor Street On the expense side, Logan early in the morning says the most significant change of Jan. 14 when they was a $14.7-million increase in heard screams from a “We’ve done very well in the the accrued liability for employee woman. market,” says Lynn Logan, Associ- future benefits, which now stands The pair stopped to ate Vice-President Financial Ser- at $173 million. assist the woman and vices at Western. The university’s Other factors that affected the pursued the assailant. net investment return was 12.9 per bottom line included increased Although the attacker cent, providing the university with revenues in areas such as govern- escaped, the students $25.5 million in revenue which ment grants for general opera- later identified the man remains invested in the operating tions, student fees, and sales and based on photos in a stu- and endowment portfolio. services. However, increased dent yearbook. Overall, the university’s excess expenses were incurred in areas The certificates were of revenues over expenses for the including salaries and benefits, presented to the stu- year ending April 30,2006 sits at operating costs, and taxes and dents at last week’s $42.6 million, down slightly from utilities. meeting of the London last year’s $44.3 million. Logan Western’s Board of Governors Police Services Board. says it’s important to note the approved the financial statements $42.6 million does not reflect cash at its Tuesday meeting. Paul Mayne, Western News For first-year music student Geoff Lee, homework takes a little more out of him than others – breath that is. Lee, surrounded by flutes, trumpets and pianos in adjoining practice rooms, spent part Too much stuff? of Wednesday afternoon catching up on some tuba pieces in the Don Wright Faculty of Music. Try Classifieds. Call 661-2045 or contact [email protected]

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RECOLLECTIONS ‘Gentle’ Bill mentor for generation of zoologists

William (Bill) Stewart Hoar, University and accepted a teach- until his leg would no longer hold He received the Order of Can- a long illness, and his daughter, Professor Emeritus of Zoology, ing post back at his first alma him up. ada and seven honorary degrees Kenzie, who lost an even longer University of British Columbia mater, UNB. After the war Myra’s dedica- but, despite international recogni- battle to multiple sclerosis, didn’t and honorary degree recipient Unable to serve in the tradition catapulted his career for- tion, it was family that really mat- defeat him. Quoting poetry was a from the University of Western tional fashion during the Second ward. She encouraged his move tered. His seven grandchildren favourite pastime and the family Ontario (1978), died June 13 at World War, he was sent to the west to UBC, regularly enter- enjoyed time with him at home, could always count on something age 92, in Vancouver following an Toronto Medical School to learn tained faculty and students, travelling and at his summer appropriate. In the last years, infection. how to set up blood clinics for proofread miles of manuscripts retreat. His seven great grand- it was often “Do not go gentle Bill was a mentor for a genera- UNB. He overcame a fear of for Bill’s text books and raised children share memories of their into that good night” (Dylan tion of zoologists; particularly, fish hurting someone with the hand- their four children; sons, Stewart gentle Great-grampie. Thomas). physiologists around the globe. sharpened needles only after Dr. and David, born in the east and The deaths of Bill’s beloved In the end, “gentle” was what Bill grew up in the warmth of Charlie Best (of insulin fame) told daughters, Kenzie and Melanie, Myra, whom he nursed through he did best. an extended family on Hoar’s him, “Young man, you will never in the west. Dairy Farm, near Moncton, get anywhere if you are afraid to Bill had a remarkable ability New Brunswick. At age one he make a mistake. That’s how you to see the best in others. In dif- contracted polio which left him learn.” ficult situations he would always Lemon community leader with a lame leg. The withered In 1942 Bill’s summer research counsel, “sleep on it before you leg changed prospects for this on dog blood involved heparin react”. As head of UBC Zoology Honorary degree recipient in 1983 at Ivey Business School. first-born son who should have as an anti-coagulant. When this and “father” to many “academic (1982) Ken Lemon died this week Yet it was for work outside the managed and inherited the fam- appeared the only answer for children” he is remembered by at the age of 89. office that Lemon became more ily farm. His parents encouraged Myra’s troubles after their first students, faculty and staff for his The highly respected leader widely appreciated. him to look to a teaching career. child’s birth, his boss sent him ability to encourage excellence in the London community and At various times Lemon was The leg prevented his starting to save her with pockets full of through a friendly, casual and within his church opened the Lon- President of the YM-YWCA of school until his younger brother the medication (unregulated genuinely supportive approach. don office of Clarkson Gordon London, Chair of St. Joseph’s was big enough to drive the horse and, it is believed, the first use in Several of his “academic chil- and Co. (now Ernst & Young) in Health Centre, Chair of St. and cart. Bill soon caught up and humans). dren” have carried this teaching 1948 with just six clients and rose Mary’s Hospital, Chair of Exec- excelled in the one-room school, Also during the war, a colleague on in universities across Canada. through the ranks, retiring in utive Board of Huron College winning a Beaverbrook scholar- discovered Bill’s red-green colour Bill was an avid letter writer, 1983 as executive partner with and Huron College Foundation, ship to study at the University of blindness and he became involved journalist and author who left a partners and staff of 220 persons President of the United Way and New Brunswick. in vision experiments detect- record of productivity that did and hundreds of clients. numerous other agencies and Graduating in 1934, he was ing camouflage for the military. not stop at retirement. He repre- Within his profession, Lemon boards. offered a post as demonstrator/ His colour challenges amused sented Canada on NATO scien- was chair of the Institute of Char- The funeral service takes place research assistant at the Univer- his children and when asked tific boards and other scientific tered Accountants of Ontario, was today from St. James (Westmin- sity of Western Ontario. This led “what colour is that”, his sense committees around the world. recognized as a fellow Chartered ster) Church on Askin Street. him to the love of his life, Myra, of fun prompted the usual replies He completed a third edition of Accountant in 1956 and received Donations can be made to the who was head demonstrator in of “sky-blue-pink” or “tartan”. his comparative physiology text- an Award of Outstanding Merit in KW Lemon Endowment Fund at Zoology. She became his good Despite this challenge, he loved book, worked on joint authored 1985. His workplace colleagues Ivey, St. James (Westminster) friend and eventually wife, after flowers of all colours and his gar- publications and published four recognized his contribution with Foundation, or London YMCA he completed a PhD at Boston den was a source of relaxation family history books. the KW Lemon Endowment Fund Foundation.

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CAREERS

A central Web site displays advertisements for Closing date: December 1, 2006. at the University of Windsor. This position will all vacant academic positions. The following be located in Windsor, Ontario. Closing date: positions are among those advertised at www. Faculty of Social Science, Department of Considerations of candidates will begin in the uwo.ca/pvp/facultyrelations/jobs/index-jobs. Psychology – applications are invited for a fall 2006. html. Please review, or contact the faculty, probationary (tenure-track) or tenured appoint- school or department directly. ment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Pro- All positions are subject to budgetary fessor in any cognate area of Psychology with approval. Applicants should have fluent writ- FULL-TIME ACADEMIC demonstrated expertise in teaching univariate ten and oral communication skills in English. APPOINTMENTS and multivariate statistics to commence July All qualified candidates are encouraged to 1, 2007. Closing date: Consideration of applica- apply; however, Canadian citizens and per- Faculty of Social Science, Department of tions will commence on December 1, 2006, and manent residents will be given priority. The Political Science – applications are invited for will continue until the position is filled. a probationary (tenure-track) appointment in University of Western Ontario is commit- American Politics and International Relations ted to employment equity and welcomes , to commence July 1, 2007. Rank is expected to Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry applications from all qualified women and Dean’s Office – applications are invited for an be at the level of Assistant Professor. However, if men, including visible minorities, Aboriginal appointment as Associate Dean of the Windsor qualifications and experience warrant a higher people and persons with disabilities. Program of the Schulich School of Medicine & rank, the appointment may be made at the rank Dentistry and as Director of Medical Studies of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure.

REGISTRAR’S BULLETIN

Regular Hours - Room 190 November 3: Last date to drop a ﬁrst-term sec- change will take place beginning in the 2006- ond quarter (‘r’) course (Kin) without penalty. 2007 Fall/Winter academic year. Student Information Services Starting October 2: November 30: Last day to drop a full course Autumn Graduation Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays – 9 a.m. and full-year half course (on campus day and Convocation packages have been mailed out to to 4 p.m. evening and Distance Studies) without academic all students who have applied to graduate. The Wednesdays – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. penalty. deadline to apply to graduate for the Autumn Convocation was September 8. For more infor- Telephone Helpline: 519-661-2100 Deadlines that fall on a holiday or weekend will mation, visit www.registrar.uwo.ca. Regular hours – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. be extended to the next business day. Add/Drop Deadlines Work Study Program – Pay 10-Digit Local Dialing October 15: Last day to drop a ﬁrst-term half Increase Everyone in Southwestern Ontario must dial 10 digits to make local calls (e.g. 519-661-2100). course (on campus day and evening and Dis- The hourly rate of the Work Study Program will tance Studies) without academic penalty. be increasing to $9.50/hr from $9.00/hr. This For more information, please visit www.registrar.uwo.ca

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Faculty & Staff cations for RTW success, as well as a poster Exploring enablers and barriers to interna- co-authored with BHSc student Margaret Liu tional experiences. She also presented a poster Theodore Lo has been appointed Acting Chair, titled Empowering consumer participation in titled Why 1000 fieldwork hours?- Exploring Biochemistry, until Aug. 31, 2007. employment supports: Facilitators and strate- multi-site evidence. Debbie Rudman, faculty gies. She also presented on a panel titled member, presented a paper co-authored with Kem Roger has been appointed Associate Dean, Living longer, driving longer: Understanding MSc student Silke Dennhardt titled Shaping Basic Medical Sciences Undergraduate Educa- the mobility needs of older adults, co-authored the knowledge base of occupational therapy: tion, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry with Janice Miller-Polgar and PhD candidate The influence of cultural ways of knowing on �� until Aug. 31, 2009. Brenda Vrkljan. Lastly, she presented a the concept of occupational identity. Sandra half-day workshop titled An evidence based Hobson, faculty member, presented a paper Richard Secco has been appointed Assistant toolkit for use by therapists in promoting co-authored with MSc(OT) alumni Melissa Lee, Dean, Graduate and International Research, safe transportation for senior, co-authored Vikki Madden, Kate Mason, Susan Rice, and Faculty of Science, until Aug. 31, 2008. by MSC(OT) candidate Martha Korzycki, MSc Jennifer Wyburd titled Occupational meaning �� candidate Anelise Salces, Jill Jacobson, PhD and adaptation in adults with dementia. Tricia � The School of Occupational Therapy had a candidate Brenda Vrkljan, and colleague Dr. Iordanis, MSc(OT) candidate, presented a paper A full-time Research Technician position is available in the laboratory of Dr. high profile at the 14th Congress of the World Jan Polgar. Ann Bossers, faculty mem- co-authored with Faculty members Ann Boss- Federation of Occupational Therapists, held ber, presented two papers co-authored with ers and Lisa Klinger, titled Understanding David Hess at the Krembil Centre for Stem Cell Biology and the Robarts in Sydney, Australia in July. Lynn Shaw, pre- colleague Anne Kinsella titled International the factors affecting volunteerism within the Research Institute, Canada’s largest privately funded research facility. Our sented a full-day pre-congress workshop titled content within an occupational therapy cur- occupational therapy profession. laboratory currently investigates the mechanisms by which transplanted Evaluating cognitive and behavioural demands riculum: A Canadian case study and Clinical adult human stem cells contribute to the regeneration of diseased, of work: Improving rater-accuracy and impli- fieldwork education in occupational therapy: Please send submissions to [email protected] damaged, or ischemic tissues. Specific applications of this work include the modulation of blood vessel formation in hypoxic microenvironments and stem cell directed regeneration of insulin production in beta cells. DESJARDINS LINES OF CREDIT This research will involve state of the art cellular and molecular biology �� techniques including the isolation of human stem cells from adult (non- �� embryonic) sources, primary stem cell culture, transplantation using immune �� UP TO $50,000 �� deficient animal models, fluorescence activated cell sorting, confocal microscopy, recombinant DNA technology and genomics. �� REVOLVING CREDIT �� The successful candidate will posses at minimum a B.Sc./M.Sc. and �� should have significant skills and experience in molecular biology and cell �� FLEXIBLE MONTHLY �� culture techniques. In addition, the candidate must be a highly motivated PAYMENT �� team player who is keen on expanding their present technical expertise. Applicants possessing sound computer skills and experience working with �� GREAT INTEREST RATES �� animals will also be given preference. Salary will be commensurate with experience and level of training. �� Interested applicants should forward a CV and the names and contact �� Conveniently located on-campus: information of applicable references by October 15, 2006 to: Director of Lower level, University Community Centre �� Human Resources, Robarts Research Institute, P.O. Box 5015, 100 Perth Drive, London, Ontario, N6A 5K8, Fax: 519-663-2988, �� e-mail: [email protected]. Other London Locations: 555 Wellington Street Money Working for People �� 151 Dundas Street �� 519-850-2550 www.desjardins.com �� WESTERN NEWS SEPTEMBER 28 , 2 0 0 6 21

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�� Paul Mayne, Western News Colleges and Universities Minister Chris Bentley unveils a $10.9-million boost to the Western-based SHARCNET supercomputing network. �� Faster breakthroughs likely �� One of Canada’s premier com- keep Ontario on the cutting edge McMaster, Wilfrid Laurier, Wind- �� puting networks is pumping up of the knowledge economy,” says sor, Waterloo, Brock, York, Lau- �� the potential thanks to a major Western President Paul Daven- rentian, Trent, Lakehead, Ontario �� increase in ﬁnancial support from port. “Such funding provides tan- Institute of Technology, Fan- �� the provincial government. gible beneﬁts to researchers and shawe College, Sheridan College, �� The Shared Hierarchical students in their quest for new the Perimeter Institute and the �� Academic Research Comput- knowledge and discovery.” Ontario College of Art & Design. �� ing Network (SHARCNET) will The centre will lead to quicker �� receive $10.9 million from the research breakthroughs in �� Ministry of Research and Innova- Ontario, Bentley said. �� tion. The funding was announced The high-performance com- �� last week by London MPP Chris puting facilities are hundreds or Bentley, Minister of Colleges thousands of times faster than and Universities, during a cere- a desktop computer. Canadian mony at the SHARCNET facility. researchers using SHARCNET The money is targeted to support are able to produce results in a the 1,200 researchers across the day that would normally require �� province who make use of the a year or more on a regular com- �� facility. puter. � � �� “Continued support from the Led by the University of Western Ministry of Research and Innova- Ontario, SHARCNET is made up �� tion toward advanced research of 16 research institutions, includ- �� facilities like SHARCNET will ing the universities of Guelph, ��

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COMING EVENTS Science Top 10 September 28 Fencing Alumni Homecoming Challenge Lounge, 7 p.m. – Althouse Gym. 1 – 5 p.m. Electric Universe: How Electricity Switched On The McIntosh Gallery, “In Good Company”, part October 3 Modern World by David Bodanis of city-wide festival recognizing the contri- Piano Lecture – Recital. Pianist Sergei Kviko Senior Alumni Program – “Rallying the Forces” From the frigid waters of the Atlantic to the streets of Hamburg butions of women artists to London’s arts outlines Shostakovich’s compositional style as The global initiative for a UN Emergency Peace during a World War II fi restorm to the interior of the human body, this scenes. Features 24 women who play a role shown through his Piano Etudes: Free. von Service. Peter Langille, Political Science, West- is a mesmerizing journey of discovery by a master science writer. in the city’s visual arts community. Runs Kuster Hall through to October 29. For gallery hours visit ern. McKellar Room, UCC. 9:30 – 11 a.m. www.mcintoshgallery.ca Men’s Football – Windsor @ Western. 2 p.m. Blood Donor Clinic, UCC lower level. 12 – 4 Electric Universe: How Electricity Switched On p.m. Microbiology & Immunology Seminar – A. Women’s Soccer – Waterloo @ Western. 3 p.m. 1 The Modern World by David Bodanis Cantin, University of Sherbrooke, “Bronchial McIntosh Gallery - Talk Tuesdays – “In Good epithelium, mucus and host defenses” DSB - Rm. Men’s Rugby – Queen’s @ Western. 3 p.m. 3008. 11:30 a.m. Company” Bernice Vincent/Jill Price; Kirtley 2. The Calculus Wars: Newton, Leibniz, And The Greatest Mathematical Jarvis/Gabriel Haynes. For more information – Scenes from Shostakovich’s Clash Of All Time by Jason Socrates Bardi Opera Scenes contact Catherine at 519-661-3181. Gallery Hours 12:30 Fridays – Shostakovich Song: Patricia operas The Nose, Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk at www.mcintoshgallery.ca Location: McIntosh Green and Sophie Roland, mezzo – sopranos, District, and the charming musical comedy 3. The Planets by Dava Sobel Gallery 12 noon Todd Wieczorek, baritone, with pianist Vera Cheryomushki. Sung by advanced Western voice Danchenko. von Kuster Hall. Free admission. students. Music Bldg. Rm. 104. Free - 7 p.m. Residence Health Fair - Western in partnership 4. The Elements Of Murder: A History Of Poison by John Emsley Western Engineering Distinguished Lecture October 1 with the London Police Department, Middle- Series – Duncan Hawthorne, President & Chief sex-London Health Unit, and Student Health Executive Offi cer, Bruce Power, largest indepen- Homecoming 2006 – For a list of activi- Services, provides health promotion in fun and 5. The View From The Center OF The Universe by Joel Primack dent power generator in Ontario, will present ties visit the Homecoming website at: www interactive ways targeting alcohol and drugs, “Securing Our Nuclear Future” Spencer Engi- .westernhomecoming.uwo.ca physical fi tness, healthy sexuality, food safety, neering Building, Room 3109. 12:30 p.m. nutrition, sun sense and tobacco. Travelling pre- 6. Endless Forms Most Beautiful: The New Science Of Evo Devo by Campus Recreation – Free 1 hr. Self Defense sentation - Perth Hall, Dining Hall. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Sean B. Carroll International Student Services – Effective Seminar. Instructor Manny Hawthorne. Limited 50 persons. Contact Michelle Wagler, Campus Dept of Modern Languages and Literatures 7. Secrets Of The Old One Einstein, 1905 by Jeremy Bernstein Writing Services, strategies and techniques for writing an academic essay at a Canadian Recreation at [email protected] for more infor- - German Film Series. Mostly Martha (2001) university. UCC, Rm. 200. 5:30 – 7 p.m. mation. 2 – 3 p.m. Director: Sandra Nettelbeck. Film will be shown in German with English subtitles. UC 142. 6:30 8 The Physics Of Superheroes by James Kakalios September 29 Men’s Soccer – Laurier @ Western. 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Homecoming 2006 – For a complete list of Men’s Baseball – Waterloo @ Western. 1 p.m. The Book Store at Western presents the 9 The Devil’s Doctor: Paracelsus And The World Of Renaissance Magic activities visit the Homecoming website at: author series – Autumn Writes. Noah Richler, And Science by Philip Ball www.westernhomecoming.uwo.ca Women’s Soccer – Laurier @ Western. 3 p.m. Mary Lawson and David Adams Richards. Wolf Performance Hall, Central Library. Tickets $5.00 10. The Reluctant Mr. Darwin: An Intimate Portrait Of Charles Darwin Tennis (Ontario Championship) Men’s/Wom- Chamber Music Concert – Showcasing pianist on sale at the Book Store at Western, Books Plus And The Making Of His Theory Of Evolution by David Quammen en’s Semi-Final Round @ Western Tennis Cen- Luba Edina with Western faculty. The concert and the Central Library with proceeds to A Book tre. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. will feature Shostakovich’s Viola Sonata, Seven For Every Child. 7:30 p.m. Compilation provided by The Book Store at Western. Romances on Poems by Alexander Blok, and his Philosophy Colloquium Series – Taneli Kuk- Piano Quintet. $15/$10 (students and seniors) October 4 konen, University of Victoria. “Al-Ghazali on von Kuster Hall. 3 p.m. Call 519-679-8778 for Blood Donor Clinic, UCC lower level. 12 – 4 the Affairs of the Heart” Talbot College, Rm. tickets. 340. 3:30 p.m. p.m. Philosophy Colloquium Series – Ted Honderich, International Student Services – Classroom How Western measures up Women’s Basketball – Alumni Game @ Western. Western. “Humanity, Terrorism, Terrorist War” Learning Strategies. UCC, Rm. 210. 1:30 – 2:30 7 p.m. Talbot College, Rm. 340. 3:30 p.m. A regular feature on key Western p.m. Women’s Hockey – London Juniors @ Western October 2 performance and activity measures 7:30 p.m. Dept of Modern Languages and Literatures Blood Donor Clinic, UCC lower level. 12 – 4 presents “La Tertulia” – Spanish Conversation Men’s Basketball – Alumni Game @ Western. p.m. Group. Anyone wishing to speak Spanish and 8 p.m. meet people from different Spanish-speaking Philosophy Colloquium Series – Ted Honderich, countries is welcome. UC 117, 3:30 p.m. September 30 University College, London, Right and Wrong and Palestine, 9/11, Iraq, 7/7… Conron Hall, University Dept of Physiology & Pharmacology - Clinical Homecoming 2006 – For a list of activi- College, 4:30 p.m., Rm. 224. Everyone welcome. Pharmacology Grand Rounds – Ute Schwarz ties visit the Homecoming website at: www. “Genetic Determinants of Dose and Antico- westernhomecoming.uwo.ca Physiology and Pharmacology Seminar agulant Response in Patients receiving Warfarin. – David Hess, Robarts Research Institute. LHSC 3rd fl oor, Auditorium C. 4 – 5:00 p.m. Tennis (Ontario Championship) Men’s/Wom- “Transplantation of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase en’s Final Round @ Western Tennis Centre. 9 Expressing cells for Hematopoietic Reconstitu- Residence Health Fair - Western in partnership a.m. – 8 p.m. tion, Angiogenesis and Tissue Repair” DSB Rm. with the London Police Department, Middle- 3008. 4 p.m. sex-London Health Unit, and Student Health Dept of Classical Studies, presents Coinage Services, provides health promotion in fun and and Currency in the Ancient World Colloquium. Residence Health Fair - Western in partnership interactive ways targeting alcohol and drugs, Hilton Hotel, London. 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registra- with London Police Department, Middlesex-Lon- physical fi tness, healthy sexuality, food safety, tion information at www.uco.ca/classics or call don Health Unit, and Student Health Services, nutrition, sun sense and tobacco. Travelling 519-661-3045. provides health promotion in fun and interac- presentation - Saugeen-Maitland Hall, Dining tive ways targeting alcohol and drugs, physical Hall. 5:30 – 7 p.m. What is measured in the graph? Piano and Chamber Music Master Class fi tness, healthy sexuality, food safety, nutrition, The number of full-time, fi rst-year students living in West- - Piano and Chamber Music Master Class. Luba sun sense and tobacco. Designed to raise aware- Annual Philosophy Library Lectures Series Edina guides Western students in their inter- ern student residences as a percentage of full-time fi rst-year ness for making healthy choices, and for the – Philosophy in History – Critical Thoughts in pretations of Shostakovich’s works. von Kuster support services that are available. Free food Critical Times. Robert DiSalle. “Philosophy in student population. Hall. Free and prizes! Travelling presentation - Essex Hall, History: Beginning Refl ections” Central Branch Dining Hall. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Library, Galleria Mall. 7–9 p.m. Why is it measured? Women’s Rugby - Waterloo @ Western. 1 p.m. The guarantee of a fi rst-year residence space has been funda- King’s University College – Centre for Social Send submissions to [email protected] mental to achieving the recruitment objectives of the Strategic Men’s Baseball – Guelph (Doubleheader) 1 p.m. Concern’s Speaker Series. “Canada’s Security & 3 p.m. Certifi cates and Secret Trials” Wemple Student Plan.

What does it mean? Among the hallmarks of the Western undergraduate experience is the commitment to an offer of a residence place for all � fi rst-year students. This has become increasingly important �� to prospective students and their parents because of the com- �� pressed Ontario secondary school curriculum and the resulting �� younger postsecondary incoming class. �� Through construction of new residences and effective use of existing residences, Western increased the proportion of fi rst- �� year students in residence through the double cohort period. �� With the passage of the double cohort, the proportion of fi rst- �� year students in residence has stabilized at approximately 75 �� per cent. �� Source: Western’s 2006 Performance and Activity annual report �� WESTERN NEWS SEPTEMBER 28 , 2 0 0 6 23

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A diet of zebra mussels contaminated with selenium is killing some waterfowl.

Photos by Theodore Smith A transmitter antenna is visible as a Lesser Scaup gets airborne near Long Point.

Western’s Scott Petrie (left) and Shannon Badzinski prepare to release Lesser Scaup with transmitter implants.

Team member Shannon Badzinski releases a Lesser Scaup recently implanted with a 38-gram transmitter. The shallow, marshy waters of Long Point are a haven for waterfowl. Zebra mussels poisoning scaup waterfowl

B Y M ITCHELL Z IMMER scaup’s diet included native spe- Selenium is a semi-metal- the lower Great Lakes in spring Scaup Tracker cies of snails and other gastro- lic element that is a required in showed elevated selenium bur- As autumn approaches, local pods. These indigenous snails trace amounts for good health. dens. gaggles of Canada geese take to Anyone can keep track the travels of eat the algae and other food items In slightly higher concentrations Petrie and the team are unsure the air and assemble the familiar scaup waterfowl. that stick to rocks and plants on however, the element can be how long the scaup retain sele- Log onto www. bsc_eoc.org/lpbo/ V formations as they make their lpwwrf.html and click on the “Scaup the lake bottom. Zebra mussel toxic. nium and if it is affecting their way down south. The fact that Tracker” icon. feeding habits are quite different; According to Petrie, when birds reproductive output once they these waterfowl (and what they they derive nutrition from indis- are introduced to a selenium con- arrive on the breeding grounds. leave behind) are so easily spotted criminately filtering the water. taminated diet, tissues quickly To fill in these gaps in the data the on Western’s campus acts as first- Since the mid 1980s, the num- This efficient method of feeding accumulate the element. When group has undertaken a study to hand experience to what wildlife bers of the Lesser and Greater gives the mussels a high capacity the source of the selenium is determine migration routes, tim- researchers have noticed over the Scaup have dropped by 3.5 million for storing contaminants which removed the birds rapidly excrete ing of the migration and breeding past few years – that most water- birds. He and a group of research- can then be passed up through the the excess amounts. destinations. fowl populations are on the rise. ers within the Long Point group food chain. The problem is that females In 2005, the group engaged in While that may be true for have been looking for the reasons Petrie and the team noticed the use the egg as a route of selenium a satellite-tracking study. They Canada geese, Scott Petrie who behind the decline. concentration of selenium was excretion. If the load is too high, live-captured Lesser Scaup from is the Research Director of the During their investigation, the heavy in zebra mussels collected reproduction can be impacted. Long Point Bay and surgically Long Point Waterfowl & Wetland team noticed the decline of the directly from birds. They also This may be a problem for scaup implanted small satellite trans- Research and Adjunct Profes- scaup began about the same time noted selenium concentrations in since 94 per cent of the Greater mitters into each female. After sor at Western’s Department of as the introduction of the zebra the mussels were heaviest in the Scaup and 77 per cent of the recovery birds were released Biology has seen a different and mussel into the Great Lakes. spring, which is just prior to the Lesser Scaup that Petrie and his into the wild and their progress alarming trend with other birds. Before the zebra mussel, the time that the birds reproduce. colleagues have collected from tracked.