Arboretum Celebrations New Dimensions Were Added to Guelph's Living Library, the Arboretum, Last Saturday

Volume 22 Number 18 78 05 04 Arboretum celebrations New dimensions were added to Guelph's living library, the Arboretum, last Saturday. Sunny skies prevailed as the J.C. Taylor Nature Centre was officially opened and a plaque was unveiled marking the Colonel John McCrae Nature Trail. An English oak was also planted to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Honour Pauline M. McGibbon, Lieu- tenant-Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the University, was ill and unable to take part in the ceremonies. Her Honour's speech Art Director Erich Barth, left, with OAC Dean was read by University President D.F. Forster. Switzer, centre, and University President, Mrs. J.C. Taylor, widow of Professor James C. D.F. Forster. Guelph Mayor Norm Jary plants the English oak. Taylor, and Kenneth G. Murray, Chairman of the University's Board of Governors, officially opened the J.C. Taylor Nature Centre. Hand carved crest The Colonel John McCrae Nature Trail plaque was unveiled by Ms. D.D. Campbell of a gift to Waterdown, a niece of Colonel McCrae, and Brigadier General DeLalanne, Grand President New Zealand of the Royal Canadian Legion, Montreal. A hand carved crest of the University of The English oak will eventually become Guelph is to be a 100th anniversary gift to the a towering 80-foot sentinel and a significant Lincoln Agricultural College in New Zealand. focal point for the Arboretum. ❑ OAC Dean, Clayton M. Switzer, will make the presentation Thursday, 78 05 04, at a special Convocation at the College which is located near Christ Church. All of the agricultural colleges in the British Commonwealth have been invited to the Convocation and to make similar presentations. Lincoln College is the third oldest agricultural college in the Commonwealth. The oldest is The Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, in England. OAC which was founded in 1874, is the second oldest. The University of Guelph crest was carved by Erich Barth, Art Director in the Depart- ment of Information. The coat of arms is Cutting the ribbon to open the Nature Centre carved in a full relief out of oak and is painted is Mrs. J.C. Taylor and Board Chairman in its heraldic colors of gold vermillion and Kenneth Murray. black. The crest is mounted on a framed Guelph welcomes board, also in oak. On top of the frame is a brass plate with "University of Guelph" freshmen for spring engraved on it. There are well over 300 new faces on campus Dean Switzer will also represent the this semester. The University issued some University of Guelph at other centennial cele- 200 offers of admission to incoming fresh- brations being held at the Lincoln Agricul- men and about 60 offers to students with tural College. They include an all-New advanced standing and 60 offers to part-time Zealand Farmers Week and the meeting of the students. At press time, Admissions had pre- Deans of Agriculture in the Southwest Pacific. registered 1,575 full and part-time students. Mrs. D.D. Campbell, and Brigadier General After his stay in New Zealand, Dean Switzer, Final registration figures will not be available DeLalanne unveil the nature trail plaque while who is on administrative leave, will go to until later this week. Verne Mcl 'wraith looks on. Australia. ❑ THANK YOU — The "News Bulletin" question- CONVOCATION PARKING — Parking lots RECRUITING — Paul Cadario, representative of naire published on page 8 of the 78 04 14 issue has P.23, P.24 and P.44 will be reserved for the use of The World Bank, will be on campus on Monday, generated a good response. My thanks to all members guests attending Convocation on Tuesday, 78 05 30, 78 05 08, for recruiting. He will give a general infor- of the University community who have taken the Wednesday, 78 05 31, Thursday, 78 06 01 and Fri- mation presentation at 10:00 in Room 103 of the time to answer the questions. Your suggestions, day, 78 06 02. Alternate parking for regular users University Centre. Interviews are scheduled beginning including the one by the reader who wants to see a may be found in Lots P.19, P.17, P.15 and P.17. at 13:45 and are at 20-minute intervals. All students "Sunshine Girl" featured, will be given consideration. are welcome to attend, particularly international The Editor. students, and post-graduate students in agricultural WOMEN'S HOUR — The first program of the economics, business administration and finance. Women's Hour program this semester will be a panel Contact Don Amichand or Sherry Monner, Counselling DEPUTY MINISTER — A former OAC professor, discussion on the role of the family, Monday, 78 05 08. and Student Resource Centre, level 3 of the University G.I. Trant, has been named senior assistant deputy The discussion will focus on how and why people make minister, policy and planning, Agriculture Canada. Centre, Ext. 3244, 3245 for an interview. Submit the decision to marry, the pluses and minuses of getting A 1951 graduate of OAC, Dr. Trant was on faculty resumes to Mr. Amichand or Ms. Monner prior to married, and the role the family plays in Canadian in the School of Agricultural Economics and Exten- Saturday, 78 05 08. Society. Sponsored by the Counselling and Student sion Education from 1959 to 1966. The chairman of Resource Centre. Women's Hour is held every Monday the Agricultural Stabilization Board, the Agricultural at 12:10 in Room 332 of the University Centre. JOB HUNTING CLINICS — The Counselling Products Board and a member of the Farm Credit and Student Resource Centre will be offering job Corporation, Dr. Trant is Agriculture Canada's senior HERITAGE AWARDS —The deadline for appli- hunting clinics designed to help students write liaison person with all federal agencies which report cations for the Guelph Arts Council Heritage Awards quality resumes and conduct effective job interviews. to the Minister of Agriculture. He is also a member of is Monday, 78 05 15. The Awards honor those who There will be a resume writing skills clinic Monday, the technical advisory committee of the Consultative have made outstanding contributions to the preser- 78 05 15 from 18:30 to 21:30 and an interviewing Group of International Research which funds inter- vation, restoration or development of heritage proper- skills clinic Tuesday, 78 05 06 from 18:30 to 21:30, national agricultural research centres such as the ties, or who have put new life into older buildings in both in the Counselling and Student Resource Centre. International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines. the City of Guelph. Professor Richard Carlton, Students wishing to participate can register by contact- Sociology/Anthropology, was the 1977 Heritage ing Lou Campbell, Counselling and Student Resource BEST STUDENT PAPER — Don G. Cole, of Oak- Award winner and he will serve on this year's jury Centre, level 3, University Centre, Ext. 3632. ville, a graduating student in the Department of with Gordon Couling, architectural historian, and Computing and Information Science, has won an Karl Briestensky, architect. Send applications to the expense-paid trip to the annual conference of the Guelph Arts Council, Box 1790, Guelph, Ontario. FOR THE BIRDS... NATURALLY — Canadian Information Processing Society in May. The awards will be presented 78 06 17 at 14:00 Zoology professor David Joyner will speak on the The conference is being held in Edmonton,Tuesday, during the "Painting on the Green," held annually at Ruddy Duck at the annual meeting of The Niska 78 05 23, to Thursday, 78 05 25, and will be attended the Recreation Centre on Delhi Street. Wildlife Foundation. The meeting, Tuesday, 78 05 09, by many data and information processing experts. will be held at 20:00 in Room 'A' of the Guelph Public Mr. Cole will present his paper, "The Performance Library, 100 Norfolk Street, Guelph. Time permitting, of Chief Programmer Teams," which was chosen GRADUATE STUDENTS EXECUTIVE— a film will be shown, "Geese of Wascana," a record of the best student paper. Mr. Cole's paper was submitted Richard Bekolay has been elected president of the the life history of the Canada Goose. The meeting for the student paper competition by Professor C.K. Graduate Students Association for the 1978/79 year. is open to the general public and is free of charge. Capstick. David Maraldo is vice-president, (academic); Cam Portt, vice-president, (social); Jon Rogers, MARCEL PROUST — An international colloquium treasurer and Don Low, secretary. on "Marcel Proust et la Nouvelle Critique," is being held at the University from Friday, 78 05 05 to VALLOTTON EXHIBIT OPENS — The Sunday, 78 05 07. International literary scholars Ambassador of Switzerland to Canada, His from France, the United States and Canada will read Excellency Francois-Charles Pictet will open the Felix papers primarily on Proust's works. There is no Vallotton exhibition of woodcuts on Thursday even- Clerk/Dispatch, Safety and Security. Salary grade registration fee for the colloquium. For further ing, 78 05 04, at McLaughlin Library. The woodcuts 003. Salary range $133.81 — $178.42. information call Professor I. Pages, Languages, Ext. of the renowned Swiss artist will be exhibited at the Stationary Engineer, 3rd Class, Central Utilities Plant. 3167 or Professor N. Johnson, Languages , Ext. Library as part of the Guelph Spring Festival. When Starting Rate $6.10. Two month job rate $6.76. 3168, or Mrs. V. Gray, Office of Continuing Educa- the exhibition closes at Guelph, on Sunday, 78 06 11, Technician, Fine Art Department. Salary grade 006. tion, Ext. 3958. a cross-country tour has been arranged through the Salary range $178.42 - $235.76. Assistant Registrar, Schedules, Office of the Registrar. BUDGET COUNSELLING — The Counselling National Gallery of Canada. Salary commensurate with qualifications and and Student Resource Centre in co-operation with experience. Applications including a complete resume students is offering an individual budget counselling MENTAL HEALTH WEEK — Several Univer- should be submitted by May 17, 1978, to: Employ- service for students experiencing or anticipating sity of Guelph alumni will be helping at the informa- ment Office, Personnel Department, University Centre, budgeting problems. Students who would like tion booth of the Guelph/Wellington Mental Health Level 5. assistance in setting up a budget should contact Mrs. Chapter Saturday, 78 05 06, from 10:00 to 16:00 Clerk, temporary full-time, Registrar's Office — H. Black, Ext. 3244, for an appointment. Financial at the Stone Road Mall. The information booth is Awards. Salary grade 004. Salary range $148.68 - management and budgeting literature is available part of Mental Health Week in Canada activities, $197.53. in the Department's resource area, located on level sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Associa- Secretary to the Dean, College of Physical Science. 3 of the University Centre. tion. This year's theme is "Give Something of Your- self — It's Good For Your Mental Health." Executive Secretary I. Salary range $178.42 - $259.13. MUSIC FOR CHILDREN — The Waterloo- Senior Library Assistant, Kardex, Library. Salary Wellington Chapter of Music for Children, Carl Orff, FILMS SHOWN — Six films produced by the grade 003. Salary range $133.81 - 178.42. Canada, is sponsoring an all-day workshop at St. University of Guelph, with assistance from the Office Secretary, Landscape Architecture. Secretary. Salary David's Junior High School in Waterloo Saturday, of Audio Visual Services, have been shown during range $148.68 - $214.52. 78 05 06. The program includes children's demon- the XIVth International Week for Educational and Custodian 3, Housekeeping. Job rate $5.26. Proba- strations and sessions in basic Orff techniques, Teaching Films, held in Antwerp, Belgium, in April. tion rate $.20 per hour lower than job rate. improvisation, and movement. Clinicians are Carl Titles shown included "The Guelph Rhizotron," Custodian 3, Housekeeping. Job rate $5.26. Probation Schropp of Waterloo and Carolyn McMillan and "Mathactivity," "Confidence and Control," "Ever rate $.20 per hour lower than job rate. Sarah Jane Burton of Guelph. For further informa- Shorter days of Africa," "Laura and The Lieutenant," For further information please see bulletin boards or tion telephone 823-2264. and "Eagles On The River." call Ext. 3058 or 3059. 2 Award of Merit Night for Guelph

Guest speaker at the 4th Annual Chamber of Commerce Award of Merit evening will be Murdo MacKinnon, Professor of English and Grand River Conserva- Chairman of the Edward Johnson Music tion Authority chairman Foundation. He is also a former Award of James Bauer, left, and Merit recipient. Guelph's Mayor Norm Jary Minister of Natural will present the awards at the Cutten Club on Resources Frank Miller Thursday evening, May 11 and the public is shake hands in War Mem- invited to attend. orial Hall after the un- veiling of a plaque from Included among this year's recipients is the GRCA commemor- W. "Scotty" Allan, retired Professor of ating the Guelph Con- Entomology, who is being recognized for his ference held at OAC in contribution to the City through his activities 1941. The meeting, in the visual arts. He has been active in the which involved several Creative Arts Association; and is currently OAC faculty, was instru- president of the Guelph Horticultural Society. mental in the eventual Another University member who will establishment of receive the Award of Merit is Harold Western Ontario's conservation who works in the issuing room in the authorities. Athletics Centre. Harold, who has made his contribution through sports, is an outstanding More than words needed old-time soccer player and enthusiast. He has done a great deal to extend the popularity If the university sector is to play its full role ability must be maintained as a vital compo- of soccer in Guelph and has also been active in the advance of science and technology in nent of the total effort. He suggested that the in organizing and promoting the City's annual Canada it must be brought into policy form- other segments are being allowed "to run road races. ing discussions, and we must have a sustained down" in order to shift "a few" dollars to the policy maintained, Prof. W.E. Tossell, Dean of industrial sector. Other recipients of the award for 1978 will Research said last week. Dean Tossell was a Mr. Maine, who is parliamentary assistant include: Dorothy Bites, a retired teacher, for member of a panel of speakers who addressed to Hon. Judd Buchanan, minister of state for her contribution through education. In the a public meeting on the role of science and science and technology, pointed out that Citizenship and Public Service Category, technology in Canada's economy. Vice Pres- high technology industries create many more Carrie Fisk, Mrs. Mildred Kingdon and Ernie ident, Academic, Howard Clark chaired the jobs than low technology industries. He Berner are the recipients. Kenneth Waugh panel which also included Frank Maine, M.P., agreed that the industrial sector is in the and Robert Oaks will receive the award as Albert Fish and Jim Finamore, all candidates worst shape, but said that in government,pro- well for their contribution to the enhance- in the forthcoming federal election. The gress must be made slowly, and progress is ment of the Cith through sports. ❑ discussion was sponsored jointly by the being made. Mr. Maine acknowledged that all Guelph Chapter of Sigma Xi and the Univer- three major parties in Ottawa agreed on the sity of Guelph Faculty Association. need to increase support but that the question LIBRARY HOURS FOR SPRING SEMESTER Prof. Tossell pointed out that a lack of is how it can be done. He stated that to facili- confidence in the system is widespread within tate government funding, university research Building Hours the universities, and this uneasiness has been should be of national importance and have McLaughlin Library heightened by the appointment of two career easily identifiable benefits. Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 24:00 public servants to head the government's two Mr. Fish stressed the need for tax Friday 08:30 to 22:00 key re-organized granting bodies, the Natural incentives for industrial research and develop- Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 22:00 Sciences and Engineering Research Council ment. He pointed out such effort would aid Veterinary Science Division and the Social Sciences and Humanities greatly in improving both our trade balance Research Council. and our employment picture. Mr. Fish noted Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 22:00 In his introduction he noted that we have that in high technology industries highly Friday 08:30 to 17:00 had great debates about the role and im- competent personnel are more important than Saturday and Sunday 13:00 to 17:00 portance of science and technology, but these financial backing in establishing the success of have been followed by the appropriation of the effort. We should encourage policies, he Holidays declining dollar totals (in real terms) for said, that will enhance Canada's scientific McLaughlin Library support. "We must have more than words in strengths. Monday, 78 05 22 12:00 to 22:00 the next decade," he declared, describing the Mr. Finamore said that Canada needs a Friday, 78 06 30 12:00 to 22:00 matter as a "critical issue." policy that seeks a strong base for science and Friday, 78 07 07 08:30 to 22:00 The Dean described Canada's "science technology. He called for a single government Veterinary Science Division system" as an integrated entity with the in- agency aided by committees of scientists to Closed. dustrial sector as its weakest link desperately aportion all basic research. Certain kinds of in need of strengthening. Industry should be applied research might be carried out by some given greater encouragement to conduct crown corporations with enhanced status. research and development effort, concentrat- He said that multinational corporations op- DO YOU KNOW? — That the energy wasted by a distilled water faucet dripping one drop per ing on "application" based on other work. erating in Canada should be obliged to spend second for a year is enough to heat the Government research also is an important part a certain portion of their profits on research average home for the one midwinter month. of the picture, but the university research cap- in this country. ❑ 3 Hunting began in the winter months Students with initiative, perseverance find summer jobs

"The majority of students find work on their own initiative," says Larry Patterson, manager of Guelph's Canada Manpower Centre for Students. He advises that the best way to find a summer job is through personal contact with employers. However, before outfitting yourself with walking shoes, visit Mr. Patterson at the place- ment service, located in Suite 205 of the Stone Road Mall. Last summer over 1,000 high school and university students were placed by the Centre. Most of the students interviewed in this Donna Manore, left, and story lined up their jobs in the winter months. Heather Matheson, Some of them got positions through inter- second semester students views with employers who visited the campus and room-mates, at lunch in January and February and several obtained jobs through personal contacts (it is estimated at the Whippletree before leaving for summer jobs. that 80 per cent of job hunters get their positions through personal contacts, only 20 per cent through advertisements and agencies). week the two entrepreneurs were at the she combines her hobby of horseback riding But for those students who still do not Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto at 06:00 with summer work. have jobs, Mr. Patterson says there are always with peas and zucchini. They sold pickling Heather has taught riding to handicapped a variety of part-time openings throughout cucumbers at the Waterloo Farmers' Market children and adults, including children at the summer. These include harvesting, par- and corn at a roadside stand close to their Sunnyview School for Crippled Children in ticularly during August and September, and rented land at Trafalgar Road and the 401. Toronto, as well as to paying pupils. This local short-term positions that can include "It was hard work, but excellent summer she will give lessons in the Flesherton anything from the overnight unloading and re- experience," Peter says. He is graduating in area, and if the budget needs boosting, she loading of transports to taking inventory in agricultural economics this month, and has can supplement her income by working as a local stores. taken a job with John Deere in Grimsby. waitress, something she did last summer. Mr. Patterson, a 1976 Guelph graduate, Rick, who is graduating in soil science, will be She hopes, on graduation, to get a position advises job hunters to study the government working with Cuddy Turkey Farms in working with handicapped children or adults. publications on job hunting and starting your London. He would like to have a stint over- Hospital Orderly own business that are available in his office. seas with CUSO in the not too distant future. The Ontario government has allocated Alex Hays is a sixth semester honors geog- Hotel Jobs a Tradition raphy student who has worked as an orderly $16.1 million for 78 job programs that will Donna Manore is spending the summer as a for three summers, first in Kitchener, and for provide positions for about 13,500 young cabin maid at Jasper Park Lodge in the the past two summers at the Guelph General people this summer. Sponsored by the Rockies. Hotel jobs are a tradition with Hospital. Like so many students who obtain Ontario Youth Secretariat, the program pro- students because, although the wages are low, good paying jobs, he got his through a person- vides employment in public service. The the tips and the action run high. University variety of opportunities is immense, encom- al contact. of Guelph students, particularly those en- Alex also works part-time at Guelph Gen- passing crop production evaluation, social rolled in programs in the School of Hotel and work, legal aid, and positions in parks, eral during the school year. "The pay is Food Administration, stand a good chance for museums, recreation and theatre, to name just good," he says, but he does not offer much these jobs when employers visit the campus a few. There is also a scheme designed to encouragement for hospital jobs now as cuts during the winter. But Karen Steiner, a encourage students to set up their own bus- in government funding have made budgets fourth semester consumer housing student iness with an interest free loan of $1,000, tight. Alex would like to find a job in geog- who is in her second summer at Jasper, which is repayable 78 10 31. raphy but cannot afford to take the pay cut suggests that students should get their appli- that such a job would necessitate. Market Garden Nets $4,000 cations in well before the employers come to Two OAC students who used the loan pro- campus. Farm Work gram last summer found that $1,000 was not Donna has just finished her second One group of students who do find jobs in enough to set up their market garden. Peter semester in fine arts. Last summer she was a their area of studies are the "Aggies." Many Gass who was brought up on a farm near senior counsellor at the Ontario Society for of them return home to work on the family Lennoxville, Quebec, and Rick Leffler who Crippled Children's Lakewood Camp on Lake farm; others work close to home because they comes from Kitchener, grew 10 acres of Erie. A "people person," Donna has also put then save several hundred dollars in room and tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, zucchini and in many hours behind the cash register of her board over the summer. corn. The students had total expenses of over father's drug store in Oakville, all good prac- Crop Science student Jim Vincent $10,000, and a gross income of $14,000. tice for the ultimate in people contact — estimates that about 50 per cent of the stu- They supplemented the government loan with Donna hopes to be a high school art teacher. dents he knows go home to find work, while a bank loan and personal savings. Teaches Horseback Riding most of the others get jobs in the agriculture For their $4,000 profit, Rick and Peter Heather Matheson, a social science student industry. worked 80 hours a week planting, fertilizing, who will enter third semester in September, Jim, who has completed his sixth semester, harvesting, packaging and selling. Their was Donna's room-mate this year. She will be worked two summers for Agriculture Canada tomatoes, packaged in four quart boxes, were spending the next few months at the family's at the Harrow Research Station. The pay was sold on contract to Loblaws. Three times a summer home, a farm near Flesherton, where Continued on page 5. 4 Liaison efforts strengthened University +Cnada with new position filled A new computer will arrive at the University of Western Ontario 78 07 01, one month With the appointment of Richard Leavens after Guelph receives its new Amdahl 470V/5. to the new position of Assistant Registrar for UWO's new Digital Equipment Corporation Liaison, the University will be increasing its Model 1090 computer replaces the present liaison efforts to strengthen the relationship 10 year-old PDP 10 timesharing computer. between secondary schools in Ontario and the The main memory capacity of the DEC University. 1090 is twice as large as the PDP 10 and has Mr. Leavens is familiar with activities twice the file storage capacity. Price tag: within the Registrar's Office since he has $1,418,685 less a trade-in allowance of been, for the past four years, Assistant $230,000 for the existing computer system. Registrar in charge of Schedules. His business experience before coming to the University Oxford University Press, celebrating its 500th includes six years in marketing analysis and birthday this year, is assembling a rare book administration, which followed graduation exhibit at the University of Western Ontario from York University with a B.A. in econ- 78 05 23 to 78 06 07. Oxford University omics. Press published its first book, a commentary While the physical move to assume his new on the Apostles' Creed, in 1478. Printed by duties will be minor, the liaison position will Theodoric Rood, the book contained result in the creation of a Regional Liaison Richard Leavens, right, with Peter Tron. Oxford's first typographical error — an "X" Program to complement the existing Univer- was dropped from the date so that is read sity Information Program. Mr. Leavens will applicants to all four academic programs," suggests Associate Registrar, Peter Tron. "1468." co-ordinate both of these visitation programs, Mr. Leavens adds that his efforts will be to A computerized inventory of faculty as well as the University's on-campus program ensure the University's enrolment stability and research interests recently installed by York's for student visits and the production of bro- reputation, while developing and implement- Office of Research Administration, is being chures, handbooks and audio visual media ing new ideas in an effective student described in superlatives. The inventory pro- used in the University's overall student infor- information program. ❑ vides quick responses to requests for aca- mation program. He will work very closely with the new University Committee for Liaison. demics to work on particular projects or in CANADA COUNCIL BOOK — Language, its The Regional Liaison Program will concen- specific places. acquisition and use, and the implications of bilingual- trate on secondary school visits in those areas ism in Canada, both for individuals and for govern- The University of Toronto is producing a of the province from which most of Guelph's ments, are among the subjects discussed in a new brochure in the languages of four ethnic com- students come. "Our efforts in the regional book published by the Canada Council. "The Individ- munities in Toronto — Italian, Greek, Portu- liaison program hopefully will result in ual, Language and Society in Canada" is available guese and Chinese. "University of Toronto: attracting a greater number of highly qualified from Box 1047, Ottawa, K1 P 5V8 for $10. Information For You" is aimed at acquainting parents with courses offered at the university, STUDENTS WITH Continued from page 4. admission requirements, costs and possible good and the experience valuable, but this realized she really did not know what she sources of financial assistance. Each of the summer he wanted some sales experience. His wanted. translations contains some information about job at King Grain in Paincourt, near Chatham, That was the beginning of a two year programs of particular interest to that ethno- will provide this, and research on soybeans period when she worked in a clerical job and cultural group. and corn as well. did some part-time waitressing while sorting Fitness Instructor out her aims. Last September she was back at The board of governors of the University Hazel MacDonald, who has just completed Guelph, having decided she would like to of Alberta has approved the construction of a her sixth semester in human kinetics, has teach children with learning disabilities or do $20 million centre for the faculty of agricul- also found a job related to her field of studies. research in psychology. ture and forestry. The university is the only Hazel started working last month as an in- For the time being, she needs money for one serving advanced educational and research structor at the Matador Fitness Centre in self-support and the golf club job pays muc 1 needs for agriculture in Alberta and has the Guelph, a position she hopes will stretch to better money than most temporary jobs in only forestry school in the Prairies. ❑ full-time for most of the summer. the food service industry, Pat says. The salary If it does not she'll be knocking on doors, is well above the minimum wage and tips are Memorial Research Fund an occupation with which she is quite divided evenly among waitresses at the end of A memorial fund has been established familiar. Hazel has worked in a variety of each month. for Dr. Donald George Ingram, former jobs here and in her home town of Cornwall, Pat's job experience goes outside the tra- Associate Dean of Research and including tree planting and grounds work ditional female summer positions. Although Resources at OVC and Acting Dean of last summer when she worked for the muni- she has worked as theatre cashier and hostess the University's Office of Research, by cipal horticulturalist. She has also worked at at an arts and culture centre, she has also his friends and associates. a paper mill, as a cleaning woman, clerk, pumped gas at a service station. Donations to the D.G. Ingram Mem- cashier, lifeguard and for the Cornwall Mental orial Research Fund will be gratefully Health Association. Keep on Trying received. Cheques should be made out These students represent the lucky ones Waitressing to the name of the Fund and forwarded with jobs. But those who are still to the Department of Alumni Affairs Pat Gillespie has finished her fourth unemployed might heed Mr. Patterson's and Development, University of Guelph. semester in social science, and is back home in advice. "The people who really wanted to Receipts for tax purposes will be Calgary working as a waitress in a private work last summer bugged us and kept con- provided. golf club. Pat started university four years tacting employers until they found jobs," ago. By the end of the second semester she he says. ❑ 5 Director of Arboretum retires A career as colorful as his spring blossoms

The end of April marked the retirement of one of Canada's most prominent and active horti- culturists, Professor Robert J. Hilton. Prof. Hilton, Director of the Arboretum, has had an academic career as colorful as the spring blossoms of his domain. Prof. Hilton addresses A native of Nova Scotia, Prof. Hilton guests at the opening of obtained his B.Sc.(Agr.) degree from McGill the J.C. Taylor Nature University, with a specialization in horticul- Centre Saturday. The ture and botany. His Ph.D. diploma bears the day marked his last University of London seal. Periods of several official function before years were spent with the Nova Scotia Agri- he retired. Seated to the cultural Representative Service, as a lecturer left of Prof. Hilton are at Macdonald College of McGill University, Mrs. J.C. Taylor and and as a research officer for the Canada De- President D. F. Forster. partment of Agriculture Research Station at Seated, right, is Arbore- Kentville, Nova Scotia. His role as head of tum Naturalist, Alan the division of horticulture in the plant Watson. science department of the University of his guidance. Alberta ended when he accepted an invitation opportunity for academic and research use by For his numerous contributions to profes- to come to Guelph. students in all phases of botanical study. sional agriculture in this country, Prof. Hilton From 1956 until 1968, Prof. Hilton was Prof. Hilton has always assisted in the col- has been made a Fellow of the Agricultural chairman of the Department of Horticulture lection of specimens for the Arboretum (just Institute of Canada. He is also an honorary at this University. "During the 12 years I one aspect of his job which he finds very member of the Canadian Society of was chairman," says Prof. Hilton, "the horti- enjoyable) and conducts his own research in Landscape Architects, and former president culture faculty increased in number from six horticultural science as well. At the moment, of the Alberta and Ontario Institutes of to 22. It was an exciting period of growth. he is interested in doing further experimental Agrologists. In addition, he has been active When the University of the West Indies re- work with plant grafting and breeding on the executive of many professional quested my assistance for a two-year interval, methods. The rhizotron, a unique facility societies, including the Western Canadian however, I felt I should resign from my developed at Guelph for studying root growth Society for Horticulture, the Canadian and position. It was while making plans to go to in plants which are growing undisturbed in a American Societies for Horticultural Science, Trinidad to help develop the department of and the American Pomological Society. ❑ crop science and horticulture there, that natural environment, was established under former President Winegard offered me the directorship of the Arboretum upon my "Psycho Red" - a mindscape in music return." At the time of Dr. Winegard's offer, "The arts, like all species, must evolve and of opera, this genre would compensate by the Senate had approved the concept of an adapt to new conditions or they will atrophy making the work as dramatic as possible," Arboretum, but funds for the project were and die. This is especially true of such an says Prof. Benson. Unlike traditional "Who- lacking. During Prof. Hilton's two-year ab- expensive art form as opera," says Professor dunnits," and some traditional operas, the sence, most of the financial and other Eugene Benson, Department of English, in murder is not a crude physical one, but a problems were resolved, and development of discussing the opera, "Psycho Red," for spiritual or psychic murder. "Psycho Red" the area was begun. which he is the librettist. Written with is about psychiatry, the most seductive of our "When I returned," recalls the Director, musician Charles Wilson, "Psycho Red" was 20th century religions because seemingly the "I had to devote my time to teaching hor- commissioned by the Edward Johnson Music most scientific, and about one of its priest- ticultural science and supervising my graduate Foundation for this year's Guelph Spring practitioners, Dr. Shadow, explains Prof. students, as well as attending to the Arbore- Festival. Benson. Not only have our wallets grown too slim tum. It was a busy time." In 1973 Prof. Benson and Mr. Wilson had for extravagant productions, but our tastes Through his efforts, the Arboretum has two operas produced: "The Summoning of and music have altered too, according to Prof. developed into a 134 ha expanse of diverse, Everyman" at Dalhousie University and Benson. He, and Charles Wilson, have woody vegetation, which offers a unique "Heloise and Abelard" at the O'Keefe Centre attempted to accommodate these changes by by the Canadian Opera Company. creating a new opera form. Instead of "depending on stars singing great NEW LEAD — Canadian baritone Alexander Prof. Boyd honored arias at each other," they have written a Gray is to replace Gary Relyea in the leading role in Forty-four students and laboratory assistants of "dramatic opera" which emphasizes the rela- the Guelph Spring Festival's opera premiere, "Psycho human anatomy attended a testimonial dinner in tionship between the music and the dramatic Red." honor of Professor William H. Boyd, Biomedical elements of plot, characterization, motivation Sciences, recently. and symbolic pattern. Other arts are included To give Mr. Gray time to prepare for the role, performance dates have been changed. "Psycho Speeches were made by Graham Westwood, in this new form. "Psycho Red" has a Red" will now open on Wednesday, 78 05 10 and will representing the students, and Derik Paquette, 12-minute ballet which the librettist describes be performed again on Thursday, 78 05 11. representing the laboratory demonstrators. The as "a paradigm in gesture of the entire work." highlight of the evening was the presentation of A popular literary genre, the detective story, Tickets sold for previous dates will be exchanged an original watercolor by Bill MacDonald. provided the opera's plot. for the new performances through the Festival Box Master of ceremonies was Warren Foster and the "I decided that if we had to sacrifice large Office, P.O. Box 1718, Guelph, N1H 6Z9, telephone events was arranged by Sue Dunington. ❑ casts and spectacle, the traditional elements (519) 821-7570.0 6 CIAT visitor explains tropical agriculture

"People often ask," commented Dr. John L. countries, with the aim of increasing the pro- Nickel, Director General of the Centro duction and quality of specific basic food Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT , commodities in the tropics. "why tropical countries, which have almost twice as many frost-free days as temperate Dr. Nickel was on campus to outline the countries like Canada, are unable to attain a work of CIAT, obtain an idea of current comparable level of self-sufficiency from agri- research topics of agriculturists here, and clear culture. up many misconceptions about tropical agriculture.

"Cash crops such as coffee have always received a lot of attention," said Dr. Nickel, because they are so valuable for export purposes. Food crops, on the other hand, have been sadly neglected. TCIAT)riginal attempts John Hollywood. to remedy this situation were not very success- ful because methods appropriate to a tem- A little bit perate climate were applied to the tropics. of Hollywood "Effective agricultural development of Some people may think this University lacks tropical countries is a difficult undertaking, pizzazz, but Hollywood has been here for years but we are learning about new concepts which — manning the Central Box Office. will aid the whole world in the long run. We John Hollywood really does contribute to are by no means adamant about the use of the excitement of this institution, by handling and selling tickets for all of the many Univer- modern methods like monoculture in place of sity and student-sponsored events, concerts and traditional associated cropping, but changes plays, as well as various community activities. have to be made. Working with the farmers Watching John at work for even just half an and integrating the strong points of various Dr. John Nickel. hour is another form of entertainment. The methods is, in my opinion, the route to suc- box office is conveniently located in the Univer- sity Centre courtyard, and receives random "Unfortunately, agricultural productivity cess," he said. visits from numerous passers-by. With infinite is not solely dependant upon the length of the "CIAT and this University have often patience and invariable good humor, John growing season. In the tropics, problems such worked together on research directed at im- crosses from desk to wicket hundreds of times as an abundance of insects and diseases, rapid a day to serve customers. proving tropical agricultural production," deterioration of organic matter, and severe It is with a wry smile that he recalls the time says Crop Science professor, D.J. Hume. erosion and leaching of the soil render the in February when he sold 616 tickets to the "The largest project has been research con- situation much more complex. Traditional College Royal Ball in 75 minutes. "It keeps ducted here to improve the production po- me slim," he says, "although it is difficult to agricultural practices sufficed for low popula- tential and utilization of cassava. Ontario is accomplish very much else during the day." tion levels, but the current productivity rates also benefitting from CIAT programs; for He was not hired for the sole purpose of selling simply have to be bolstered," explained Dr. tickets. There is accounting, typing, clerical example, a newwhite bean variety from Nickel during a two-day visit to the University work and the compiling of calendar of events Colombia appears capable of increasing yields recently. to do as well. here." The broad range of tickets available from the CIAT is one of 10 autonomous, non-profit Box Office naturally attracts a diversity of institutions which are dedicated to According to Prof. Hume, the greatest po- people. Even student rates on Gray Coach fares international agricultural research and train- tential in the world for increasing agricultural to Toronto and 12 other destinations through ing. It is located in Cali, Colombia, and was productivity exists in the tropics, where most arrangements made by the University of Guelph particularly designed to improve the tech- modern improvements have not yet been Central Student Association, can be obtained here. nology of Latin American and Caribbean applied.111 While purchasing a ticket, one often hears a cheerful humming coming from behind the wicket. As an on-and-off member of the University of Guelph Choir and former soloist of the Guelph Light Opera Company, (remem- For Sale — Two H78-14 summer tires and two rims bicycle, table lamp, kitchen table, 822-3619; Two- ber his starring in Brigadoon in 1963?), Mr. for Ford car, 3505; Chesterfield and chair, 821-0595; horse step-in trailer, 3330; Registered miniature Hollywood usually hied.rsistent tune in his Solid maple bedroom set, one blue and green bro- poodle, 8514; Three-hp. electric trolling motor, head which erupts now and then into audible cade four seater sofa with matching chair, 2626; refrigerator, electric stove, motorcycle carrier for car music. One has to admire his ability to remain Stereo, 824-9056; Women's 5-speed bicycle, women's bumber, 821-4970; Playpen, extension gate, baby cool and unruffled when dealing with a some- gold ring with three matched opals, 824-6259; Seven- carriage, antique bedroom set, 40 channel CB, 8706. times irritable public. After 25 years of working with a Guelph piece bedroom suite, double box spring and mattress, company, Mr. Hollywood came to the Univer- 3397; 1972 Datsun, 14" color television set, electric Accommodation Available sity in 1972 as an East Residence porter. fan, hair dryer, steam iron, kettle, writing table, chair, Edith Kidd, former concert manager, hired table, study lamp, crib, snowsuit for baby, winter For Rent — Third-floor apartment in older home near John a year later to work in the Central Box overcoat, size 12, pillows, blankets, three mattresses, General Hospital area, 824-0656; One-bedroom Office, which at that time consisted of "a little hibachi, 836.0175; 1971 Comet, 3311; 1976 Camaro furnished apartment two blocks from campus, 822- cubbyhole" in the Arts building. The Box Sport V-8, 2786; Dog clippers, cassette decks, car 2863. Office moved into the University Centre soon top carrier, 3484; Royal manual typewriter, table Cottage for Rent — Three-bedroom cottage on Bruce after it was completed, and John settled into top oven broiler, off-white drapes, 3001; Men's 10- Peninsula, 824-9760. the larger, brighter facilities with quiet satis- speed bicycle, 623-9254; Dining room suite, lamps, For Sale — Three-bedroom bungalow, 823-1114. faction. His efficiency and knowledgeability are an important asset in the organization of beds, stereo, 823-5055; Stereo, 822-2863; Volvo Goods and Services — Typing, 824-3477; Disc jockey, extra-curricular events on campus. ❑ station wagon, mattress, Siamese kittens, 2624; 822-1354; Experienced gardener needs clients, Study desk and lamp, dresser, telephone table, 836-0942; Storage needed for eight vehicles, 8514. 7 Annual Meeting - WELLINGTON COUNTY LUNG ASSOCIATION, 19:30, Medical Centre, 73 Delhi St. Guest speaker is Dr. G. Bickle, Unit Director, Next Week at Guelph Homewood Sanitarium. Library Orientation - 10:10, 14:10, Information Desk, McLaughlin Library. THURSDAY, 78 04 04 Meeting - To organize an INTRAMURAL CRICKET LEAGUE, 19:00, Rm. 133B, Library Orientation - 10:10, 14:10, Information Desk,McLaughlin Library. Athletics Centre. Guelph Spring Festival - Opening of PRINTS BY FELIX VALLOTTON, 20:30, THURSDAY, 78 05 11 McLaughlin Library. Continues to Sunday, 78 06 11. TV - SPOTLIGHT ON UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH, Cable 8, 19:00. Guest is Seminar - THE NEW COMPUTER - AMDAHL 470V/5, 15:00, Rm. 113, PS bldg. Prof. Clarence Tracey, visiting professor of English. Library Orientation - 10:10, 14:10, Information Desk, McLaughlin Library. Worship - CATECHISM FOR THE CURIOUS, 20:00, Rm. 335, UC. Awards Night - AWARD OF MERIT BANQUET, Guelph Chamber of Commerce, Exhibition -YOUTH ART FROM WELLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, Arts bldg. 18:00, Cutten Club. corridor. Continues to Thursday, 78 05 18. Worship - CATECHISM FOR THE CURIOUS, 20:00, Rm. 335, UC. FRIDAY, 78 04 05 International Colloquium - MARCEL PROUST ET LA NOUVELLE CRITIQUE. Germ plasm releases Continues to Sunday, 78 05 07. Official opening 19:45, Music Rm. 107, Arts bldg. CSA Film Series - PSYCHO, 19:00, Rm. 113, PS bldg. There are many ways in which the pragmatist can see benefit in Univer- Worship - MUSLIM JUMA PRAYERS, 12:30, Rm. 533, Chapel, level 5, UC. sity research, and not the least of these is the annual catalogue of germ TV - SPOTLIGHT ON UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH, Cable 8, 17:00. Guest is plasm releases from the Department of Crop Science. In layman terms, Prof. Clarence Tracey, visiting professor of English. this publication lists plant materials developed through the Ontario Guelph Spring Festival - DOUGLAS HAAS, JOHN TICKNER, 12:15, St. George's Ministry of Agriculture and Food funded research which are potentially Church; THE CHAMBER PLAYERS OF TORONTO, 20:30, WMH. valuable in plant breeding programs or genetic studies. The materials are provided free of charge to breeders who feel they SATURDAY, 78 05 06 can use University developed germ plasm (i.e. lines, clones, segregat- Seminar - AWARENESS, Mac-FACS Alumni Association. Register at 09:00 ing populations and mutants, to produce cultivars of breeding lines. in the foyer of the PS bldg. Virtually every public and private breeder in Canada has received material from the department, says Professor Lynn Kannenberg. SUNDAY, 78 05 07 Copies of the 1978 catalogue of germ plasm releases are available Worship - EVENING VESPERS, 19:30, 8th fl. lg., Arts bldg.; CATHOLIC MASS, from the chairman, Department of Crop Science. ❑ 10:00, Rm. 103, UC; ZOHR PRAYERS AND QURANIC DISCUSSION, 13:30, 9th fl. lg., Arts bldg. Guelph Spring Festival - THE CABBAGETOWN KIDS, 14:30, 19:30, Road Show Theatre; IRENE WORTH, 20:30, WMH.

MONDAY, 78 05 08 Last day for submission of student petitions. Courses - INTRODUCTION TO SPSS, 09:00. Course continues 78 05 10 and 78 05 12; INTRODUCTION TO APL/PLUS, 18:00. Course continues 78 05 10, 78 05 15, 78 05 17 and 78 05 24. Institute of Computer Science. To register call Ext. 3046 before Friday, 78 05 05. Library Orientation - 10:10, 14:10, Information Desk, McLaughlin Library. Women's Hour - THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY: WHETHER OR NOT TO SAY "I DO," 12:10, Rm. 332, UC. Recruiting - THE WORLD BANK, Paul Cadario, information session, 10:00, Rm. 103, UC.

TUESDAY, 78 05 09 Library Orientation - 10:10, 14:10, Information Desk, McLaughlin Library. Annual Meeting - THE NISKA WILDLIFE FOUNDATION, 20:00, Room 'A,' Guelph Public Library. Guest speaker is Prof. D. Joyner, Zoology. Professor Louise Heslop, centre, has been named the winner of the Mrs. Study Skills Workshop - Counselling and Student Resource Centre, level 3, UC. R.A. Stewart Teaching Award for 1978 in the College of Family and Call P. Patterson, Ext. 3244 to register. Continues Wednesday, 78 05 10. Consumer Studies. Mrs. Stewart, a graduate of Macdonald Institute, has Worship - IMMANUEL FELLOWSHIP, 19:00, 8th fl. lg., Arts bldg. generously set up this award to recognize the importance of teaching Courses - INTRODUCTION TO APL, 18:00. Course continues 78 05 11, excellence. Presenting the award to Dr. Heslop is FACS Dean, Janet 78 05 16, 78 05 18 and 78 05 23; PERSONALIZED FORM LETTERS, 09:00. To Wardlaw, second from right, Professor Elizabeth Gullett, right, chairman register, call Ext. 3046. of the Teaching Award Committee, and two of the three faculty members WEDNESDAY, 78 05 10 who received honorable mention, Professor Anne Wilcock, Consumer Guelph Spring Festival - PREMIERE OF "PSYCHO RED," 20:30, Ross Hall. Studies, left, and Professor Donna Lero, Family Studies. Mrs. Amy Second performance 78 05 11. Cousineau, Family Studies is absent from the picture. guelph Postage - Paid - In - Cash At Third Class Rates Permit 721, Guelph, Ontario.

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