Download Download
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
November 16, 2017 / Vol. 53 No. 30 westernnews.ca PM 41195534 Western’s newspaper of record since 1972 STORY // PAGES 8-10 PAUL MAYNE // WESTERN NEWS AD: Bowl game dustup cause for re-examination BY JASON WINDERS that, whether we do it, or someone within the context of participation in U Sports competition within one year of our profession does it, it needs to be done. participation.” However, the participation in a CFL train- “We want to stay focused on football – on the field – ing camp, preseason game or being listed on a practice hile the score may be settled on the right now. But certainly there are some eligibility issues roster until Aug. 15 “are exempt from this rule.” field, the wild controversy surrounding and procedural stuff that needs to be sorted out after Jack was a member of the Roughriders practice the Loney Bowl may play on deep into the football season is over.” squad until October 2016. According to the rules, he overtime for U Sports and athletics direc- Earlier this season, U Sports was alerted to the issue should have to wait one year before playing for a Cana- Wtors across the country. with a Saint Mary’s player via a football whistleblower dian university team. Jack played in every Saint Mary’s On Tuesday, the Acadia Axemen defeated the Saint tipline. Saint Mary’s wide receiver Archelaus Jack’s eli- game this season, including five games prior to the year Mary’s Huskies 45-38 in overtime to win the Atlantic Uni- gibility was called into question because he was once anniversary of his CFL release on Oct. 11. versity Sport (AUS) championship game – a game that a member of the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders Saint Mary’s has argued he was eligible, saying the was not happening as late as Sunday due to a dustup practice roster. one-year rule could be interpreted as an academic year around the eligibility of one player. Acadia stays at home U Sports then informed Saint Mary’s of the issue, but as opposed to a calendar year. to face the Yates Cup champion Western Mustangs in backed away and said its own rules “were ambiguous” On Nov. 9, AUS canceled the game and awarded the Uteck Bowl this weekend. and informed the university that the governing body would Acadia a spot in the national semifinals. Saint Mary’s The weeks-long controversy will lead to a lot of soul not pursue it further. That agreement, however, threw com- continued to press on in court. On Sunday, a Nova searching for sports leaders and administrators across plaints from other universities about Jack into question. Scotia Supreme Court judge sided with Saint Mary’s the country to unwind an issue that played out as much Saint Mary’s argued they had a binding agreement and granted the university a temporary injunction which in court as it did on the field. with U Sports to allow Jack to play. Not all agreed with allowed the game to go on. “Yes, the rule is grey. There is tons of work to be done that interpretation. In the loss, Jack ended his day as the third leading on the constitution and bylaws of U Sports,” said Chris- According to U Sports Policies and Procedures on receiver on the team with four receptions for 58 yards, tine Stapleton, Director of Sport and Recreation Services. Eligibility (Policy Number 40.10.6.2.1.6), football players including a 23-yarder. “That is not the sexy stuff athletics directors like to spend who participated in a CFL regular season or playoffs their time doing. But now, it has become very apparent “are subject to the charging of eligibility and prohibit BOWL GAME // CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 2 westernnews.ca Western News November 16, 2017 westernnews.ca Western News November 16, 2017 3 Alumni Honours BEST BETS Karakatsanis Visit the Western Events Calendar at Polanyi Prize recognizes scholar’s www.events.westernu.ca for a full look at the week ahead. Western News (ISSNO316- 8654), a publication of West- ern University’s Department of earns top Communications and Public NOV. 16 7-9 p.m., Museum London, Lecture Theatre Affairs, is published every Thurs- | innovative imaging work day throughout the school year and operates under a reduced schedule during December, May, June, July and August. engineering An award-winning weekly news- paper and electronic news ser- vice, Western News serves as the university’s newspaper of record. The publication traces its roots to The University of honour Western Ontario Newsletter, a ART NOW! SPEAKER SERIES one-page leaflet-style publica- The Department of Visual Arts presents sculptor, painter and designer tion which debuted on Sept. BY SONIA PRESZCATOR Robert Fones for a unique opportunity to engage with local, national, and 23, 1965. The first issue of the international artists, curators and scholars. Western News, under found- ing editor Alan Johnston, was published on Nov. 16, 1972 estern Engineering alumna Catherine Karakatsanis, BESc replacing the UWO Times and ’83, MESc ’91, often touted as one of the most powerful NOV. 17 6:30-8 p.m., Landon Public Library, 167 Wortley Rd. Western Times. Today, West- women in Canada, will add another honour to her long list | ern News continues to provide of accolades when she receives the Professional Engineers of timely news, information and WOntario (PEO) Gold Medal Saturday, recognizing her profound influence a forum for discussion of post- on the profession. secondary issues in the campus and broader community. Karakatsanis, Chief Operating Officer and Director at Morrison Hersh- field Group Inc., is the only engineer in Canada to have led a provincial regulator, the provincial engineering advocacy body (Ontario Society of Professional Engineers) and the national engineering body (Engineers Canada). She has worked tirelessly to promote WESTERN NEWS and increase diversity in engineering, particularly WesternNews.ca among female engineers, and has been named AUTHOR READING/BOOK LAUNCH Westminster Hall, Suite 360 one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women for four Athabasca University professor and Arts & Humanities alumna Angie Western University consecutive years. Abdou reads from her new novel, In Case I Go, a new kind of ghost story London, ON N6A 3K7 At Western, she currently sits on the Board of about the many ways we’re haunted by the deeds of our ancestors. Telephone 519-661-2045 Fax 519-661-3921 Governors and the Engineering Advisory Council. The premier award of the profession, the PEO PUBLISHER Gold Medal is given only when there is an outstand- Helen Connell NOV. 21 4:30-5:30 p.m., International and Graduate Affairs Bldg., KARAKATSANIS ing candidate, with no more than one annually. It is | [email protected], Chu International Centre 519-661-2111 Ext. 85469 given to an association member widely recognized as a distinguished practitioner of the profession who has rendered outstand- EDITOR ing public service in other fields, on a federal or provincial basis. Jason Winders Karakatsanis was drawn to Western because of the institution’s strong [email protected], Civil and Wind Engineering programs. While completing her undergradu- 519-661-2111 Ext. 85465 ate degree, she was interested in working in the Boundary Layer Wind REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Tunnel (BLWT) alongside one of her favourite professors, Alan Davenport, Paul Mayne considered the ‘Father of Wind Engineering.’ She was hired as a research [email protected], assistant at BLWT. 519 661-2111 Ext. 85463 “While completing my Masters of Engineering degree, I worked along- side some of the world’s best minds in wind engineering,” she remem- GO ABROAD: INTERNATIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER bered in a recent interview. “It was at Western where I learned just how A general overview of international learning at Western. Whether it’s an Adela Talbot important it is to surround yourself with supportive and intelligent people archaeological dig in northern England or a rainforest in Ecuador, this ses- SPECIAL TO WESTERN NEWS [email protected], Sarah Svenningsen, who completed 519-661-2111 Ext. 85464 who can help you succeed.” sion will answer questions about the programs. BY ADELA TALBOT Current treatment methods for the disease – tial of targeting the lung regionally and treating As a senior leader, Karakatsanis oversees all operations across Canada, her PhD in Medical Biophysics at a long-term, recurring inflammatory condition the disease regionally. That’s the avenue we are PRODUCTION DESIGNER the United States and internationally, and leads four business units rep- the Schulich School of Medicine that affects lung airways and leads to wheezing, now exploring,” she added. Frank Neufeld resenting diverse business segments in both the vertical and horizontal NOV. 22 12:30-1:50 p.m., Law Building, Moot Court & Dentistry last year, received hile at Western, Sarah Svenningsen coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath “If we treat only diseased airways, we would [email protected], infrastructure arenas. | was among the first in Canada to – generally target the whole lung and don’t always greatly reduce the number of treatments asthma 519-661-2111 Ext. 89334 the John Charles Polanyi Prize, A devoted advocate for creating a more diverse profession, she has also presented by the Council of approach medical imaging technol- improve symptoms or prevent the disease from patients may need, and this would, in turn, reduce revised company policies to eliminate bias that negatively impacts female ogy as a potential treatment tool worsening. This affects both a patient’s quality of cost and patient burden.” EDITORIAL SERVICES Ontario Universities, recognizing COORDINATOR engineers, as well as worked to promote engineering to young people Wfor asthma. Early on, her research indicated MRI life and leads to frequent hospital visits and lost Clinical studies are now underway with Angie Wiseman and increase the number of women in the profession during her tenure outstanding researchers in technology could be used to deliver targeted, work or school days.