Students to compete in national Congratulations! business competition finals Nine students in the Faculty of University is extremely proud of the Business will compete in the national teams, and we are delighted to see finals of an Inter-Collegiate Business their expertise being recognized across Moira Russell Phil Nardangeli Virginia Wagg Competition (ICBC) at Queen's the country yet again this year." Brock University recently honoured Moira University in January 2003. The preliminary round required Russell, Government Information and Data Brock's Labour Arbitration, Business teams to complete a written, in-depth Specialist, James A. Gibson Library; Phil presentation Policy and Accounting teams will case analysis on a current issue in Nardangeli, Audio-Visual Coordmator, each of their areas. The top six Information Technology Services; and From left, Brock Education Professor Tony compete in the finals after finishing Virginia Wagg, Administrative Assistant, Mollica (standin,u, Michael Manley among the top six in their categories submissions from each event were selected, and the teams invited to Department of Geography, with 2002 Casimir, Dean oftfie Faculty of Education during this year's preliminary round of Distinguished Service Awards to recognize and Weiland ~hotographer Thies BOg!Jer the ICBC. Brock also qualified to Queen's to compete in the finals. The their contributions to the University. The are shown with a photo of the University, register a fourth team, Debating, for the finals will consist of another case presentations were made during the taken by Bogner. The photo was presented analysis, in which teams receive just President's Annual Eggnog, held in Pond to Mollica at the recent Ontario March of final competition since the University's other three teams placed so well. five to six hours to prepare a Inlet, on December 10. Dimes dinner, held at the Casa Dante presentation for the judges. Lodge, in Weiland, during which he was Undergraduate Business and ------honoured for his four decades of Accountmg students from 29 schools Competing for Brock's Accounting Sport and Law students commitment to education. in Canada, the United States, team will be Accounting Co-op Sweden, Germany and Hong Kong students Lindsay Ladd and Alex receive real courtroom Spring Open House March 23 participated in the preliminary ICBC Edwards. Business students Kevin experience Spring Open House will be held on this past October. Brock's students Haughie, Mike Dolby and Rodger Campbell will represent Brock on the Sport and Law students from the Sunday March 23, from noon to 4:30 will compete in the finals with teams Department of Sport Management p.m. This event is held for all from a number of other Canadian Business Policy team. Making up the prospective students, parents and the Labour Arbitration team will be received some real courtroom universities, including Concordia experience recently at the Robert S.K. gener?1 pu~lic. Spring Open I-:Iouse is University and McGHI University, Business Co-op students Cassandra especially Important oecause It Fehrman and Melissa McFadden. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines. both in Montreal, University of The students faced off against each occurs just before students will be Business students Sean Chamberland making their decision about which Calgary, Queen's University, and the other as they defended their "clients" in University of British Columbia. and Nigel Corish will compete for scenarios based on actual cases. university they will attend in the fall. Brock in the Debating event. LastJear, With the impact of the double cohort, "Our students and faculty advisors The experience was part of the Sport Brock is expecting record numbers at work very hard and dedicate Business students Phil Salmon an and Law course and involved 110 this Spring's event. tremendous amounts of time to Dean Clark finished second in the students. Since the course began in Information packages will be sent prepare for this prestigious country in this category. The topic of September, the students have researched out shortly', so watcli for information competition," said Don Cyr, Associate their parliamentary-style debate was the law and developed their cases under in the mall. Dean in the Faculty of Business. "The Gillette Isn't the Best a Man Can Get. . the mentorship of community lawyers. Eight different scenarios were argued in court, including a criminal assault against Iw E D N E 5 D A _ 'i A N U A R Y a 200 3 a player during a hockey game, an injured skier who sues the ski instructor and ski hill owner for negligence, and a university athlete who sues the university sport association for using her image without consent in marketing materials. 'We are extremely gratefUl to the dozens of members of the Niagara legal community who have so generously oc ne volunteered their time and ex~rtise to our students," said Professor Hilary A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario Findlay, who teaches the second-year course at Brock and who is also a lawyer. Centre for the Arts awarded $49,500 Brock United Way grant for cultural presentations campaign• Debbie Slade, Managing Director increase and present artists and of the Centre for the Arts, is delighted artistic experiences from more surpasses goal! to announce that the Department of disciplines, genres and regions of This year's Brock United Way Canadian Heritage recently awarded Canada." Campaign goal of $65,000 was the the Centre a $49,500 grant under the The Centre for the Arts' track highest ever set. Once again many programming support component of record speaks for itself. Beginning in people at Brock have given the Arts Presentation Program. The 1970 when the Centre presented its generously. The result is a final contribution is to defray part of the very first performance, the list of Celebrating Brock's successful United Way campaign total of $65,230 raised. costs associated with the 2002-2003 presentations has grown to include a cam~aign are, from left, Lorne Adams, This amount will help many people Professional Performing Arts Season. "who's who" of artists - Dizzy Co-chair of Brock's campaign, Gloria within our local community through The purpose of the Arts Gillespie, Karen Kain, Evelyn Hart, Gallagher, Brock campaign executive, agencies supported by the United Way. Presentation Program (APC) is to give Alicia Arcangeletti, Campaign and Jann Arden, Diana Krall, Burton A special thanks to all the volunteer Canadians more access to diverse, Communications Director for the St. Cummings, Mr. Dress-Up, John canvassers and event organizers whose high quality artistic expression McDermott, Bruce Cockburn, Phyllis Catharines and District United Way, Karen Merritt, Brock campaign executive, Frances selfless efforts were the principal reason through a variety of activities and Diller, Stompin' Tom, The Amazing Hallworth, Executive Director of the St. for the success of this year's campaign. initiatives proVided by arts presenters Kreskin, Natalie McMaster, Liona Catharines and District United Way, Congratulations to the entire Brock or by organizations that support the Boyd, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Kristen Smith, Brock campai~n executive, community for again supporting this work of such presenters. AI Ross, Co-chair of Brock s campaign, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth and vital provider to our local community! "It's particularly gratifying for me Anne Murray last October. Mike Farrell, Brock campaign executive, and Wayne Gates, Cfiair of the st. - 2002 United Way Campaign to receive this grant as it confirms The future of the performing arts at Catharines and District United Way. Co-Chairs, AI Ross and Lorne Adams that the work we do in our the Centre for the Arts, Brock community is recognized by our University, never looked better. peers and consultants in the field and Slade and her staff have programmed Upcoming conference on learning by the Canadian government," said another great season of professional Slade. "For the past 33 years, the entertainment which offers something Centre for the Arts has presented a for everyone: great family shows, and technology variety of over 700 cultural events at theatre, comedy and dance; good old Mark your calendar for February 20 Since 1990, he has been actively Brock University and has been rock 'n' roll, jazz, blues, light classics to 21 when Brock University will host engaged in transforming responsible for bringing together arts and so much more. Tickets to all of a two-day conference "Learning with unaergraduate science education at and artists in contact with the citizens these great shows are on sale and are Technology: Addressing Challenges UBC, the University of Maryland, the of St. Catharines-Niagara. This grant available by calling the Box Office, at of Growing Enrolments." The National University of Singapore, will ensure that we can continue to 905-688-5550, ext. 3257. conference is being held in Emory University, and elsewhere, partnership with Niagara College and particularly in developing McGraw-Hili Ryerson College Interdisciplinary approaches that Register now for mini-conference Publishers. foster deep engagement with the All interested Brock staff and Geeta Powell, and Sheila Young, Kevin Con stante, the Deputy material and strong interactive faculty are invited to attend "It's a and more! Minister of Training, Colleges and engagement among students. Small World," a mini-conference on Any questions, contact Stephanie Universities, will speak on the need There will also be a President's for educators to consider the growing roundtable on learning and Internationalization, Diversity and Soccio-Marandola, at ext. 4021, or centrality of the role of instructional technology, including Brock Cultural Relations, to be held on Nina Slack, at ext. 3186. Prior technology in educational missions. President David Atkinson, Ross Paul, Wednesday, February 5, 8:30 a.m. to registration is required at: The conference will also feature a President of the University of noon, in Pond Inlet. www.brocku.ca/hr and at the keynote address by Lee Gass, a Windsor, and Dan Patterson, The conference will feature a Training prompt, access the Focus Professor of Zoology at the University President of Niagara College. keynote address by Ernie Harris, on Learning link. of British Columbia. He is a recipient More information about this event Manager, Office of the Anti-Racism This conference is being sponsored of several prestigous teaching awards will be made available shortly. For Co-ordinator, Ministry of Public by the Centre for Teaching, Learning including the UBC Killam Teaching further information on the different Safety and Security, to be followed and Educational Technologies, Prize and a 3M Teaching Fellowship ways in which faculty and staff can by facilitated sessions and Intensive English Language Program, (1999). This year, Gass won the participate in the conference, please workshops led by John Sivell, International Co-operation, and CASEICCAE Canadian University contact John Mitterer, at ext. 3459, or Deborah Yaeger, Jackie Cleland, Human Resources. Professor of the Year. e-mail [email protected] BUFS reswnes screenings onJan. 12 FACULTY AND STAFF The Brock University Film Society survive. A moving cinematic EDUCATION (BUFS) will begin its Winter 2003 experience. With Kenneth Branagh. Rodger J. Beatty attended the provincial conference of the Ontario Music Educators' series of international films with the February 9: Standing in the Shadow Association (OMEA) held November 7 to 9, 2002 in Niagara Falls. He was re-elected screening of Auto-focus, on Sunday, of Motown (Paul Justman, USA, 2002) totheOMEA Board of Directors fortheterm 2002-2004 and will continue as Co-Editor January 12, at 7 p.m., in 35mm in the A tribute documentary to unsung of the OMEA quarterly journal, The Recorder. He was also re-elected to the Board of David S. Howes Theatre. heroes of American music, the Directors of the Canadian Music Industry Education Committee for 2002-2003. The film is about the strange life of musicians who backed up Marvin Rodger was also awarded an Honorary Life membership in the Canadian Music actor Bob Crane (played by Greg Gaye, the Temptations and other Educators' Association (CMEA). This prestigious award was given in recognition of his Kinnear), an American success story Motown legends. A joyous climax with outstanding contribution to the CMEA and his continuous leadership in the profession gone wrong. Paul Schrader's well the Funk Brothers taking the stage with of music education in Canada. flOned sense of irony and tragedy current music stars. captures Crane's downward spiral. The March 2: Frida (Julie Taymor, USA, Professor Ralph Connelly presented two workshops on probability at the California 2002 film also features Willem Dafoe, 2002) Julie Taymor's visually rich Mathematics Council-South 43rd Annual Conference in Palm Springs, California, Rita Wilson, Maria Bello, and Ron biopic on the contentious relationship November 8 to 10, 2002. At the NCTM Eastern Regional Conference in Boston, Leibman. between Mexican painters Frida Kahlo Massachusetts on November 14 to 16, 2002, he made a general session presentation, BUFS offers memberships, January (Salma Hayek) and Diego Rivera "Number Sense: What Can We Count On for the 21 st Century?", and another general April $11 or 2 for $20. Tickets at the (Alfred Molina). With Ashley Judd, session presentation, "Mathematical Reasoning for the Middle Grades." At the door: Members $5/ Non-members $7. Antonio Banderas and Edward Norton. California Mathematics Council Asilomar Mathematics Conference in Monterey, All screenings are held in the David March 9: Ararat (Atom Egoyan, California, December 6 to 8,2002, he presented a probability workshop and a session S. Howes Theatre at 7 p.m. Canada, 2002) Acclaimed Canadian on Mathematical Reasoning. For more information, contact Centre director Atom Egoyan's most personal MANAGEMENT, MARKETING AND HUMAN RESOURCES for the Arts Box Office, at 905-688- cinematic statement, an intimate, epic Kenneth J. Klassen attended the annual Decision Sciences Institute Conference, held 5550, ext. 3257 or visit: and multi-generational look at the little in San Diego, November 22 to 26, and presented four papers. His two invited www.brocku.calcpcflbufs.html known Armenian genocide of 1915. presentations were: "Managing Service Capacity and Demand - Research and Here are the other films in the March 16: Heaven (Tom Tykwer, January to April 2003 schedule (subject UKlGermanylltaly, 2002) Tom Practice," and "Teachi ng Quantitative Service Topics." He also presented the followi ng to change): Tykwer's (Run Lola Run) first English peer-reviewed articles: "From Atoms to Bits: Using Web-Logs To Understand On-Line Instructor Evaluations" (with Wayne Smith, Claremont Graduate University), and )anuary19:Bowling language film. A luminous, haunting aII'" for Columbine (Michael love story that explores moral choices "Planning for Urgent Clients in a Dynamic, Rolling Horizon Environment" (with , .~. Moore, USNCanada, within the modern world. Starring Cate Thomas R. Rohleder, University of Calgary). ". • 2002) The most celebrated Blanchett (Elizabeth, The Talentei::l Mr. MUSIC documentary of recent years. Michael Ripley). Harris Loewen conducted the Etobicoke Centennial Choir and instrumentalists, in a Moore's (Roger and Me) funny and March 23: Invincible (Werner • seasonal concert of "Carols and Choruses," presented on December 6 and 7 in seriously scary look at America's Herzog, Germany, 2001) Based on a Etobicoke. An abbreviated version of this program was repeated on December 17. obsession with guns. true story of a Jewish blacksmith from Loewen led the ECC and members of the Etobicoke Community Concert Band in a January 26: My Wife is an Actress Eastern Poland who causes a sensation civic carol sing on December 10. Locally, he also conducted the Niagara Vocal (Ma femme est une actrice) (Yvan Attal, in the Variete world of Berlin by Ensemble and guest artists during a "Lessons and Carols" service on December 8, at France, 2001) A witty romantic becoming the strongest man of his time st. Alfred's Church, and a seasonal concert, entitled "Glory and joy," on December comedy that explores issues of trust, and the hope of the Jewish community 14, at S1. Denis Church, in St. Catharines. jealousy and fame as they affect the during the rise of Hitler. love lives of a married couple in the March 30: Talk to Her (Hable Con PHILOSOPHY public eye. Ella) (Pedro Almodovar, Spain, 2002) Professor R. Raj Singh presented the following research papers in India and China February 2: Rabbit-Proof Fence The latest gender-bending film by the recently: "Schopenhauer and Indian Philosophy: Vedanta," Utkal University, (Phyllip Noyce, Australia, 2002) Based director ofA II About My Mother once Bhubaneswar, Orrisa, India, May 13, 2002; "Schopenhauer and Indian Philosophy: on a true story, three half-caste again combines sentiment and style in Buddhism," Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Orrisa, India, May 14, 2002; "Non Aboriginal children, caught in the web an emotional story of male nurturing. violent Dwelling in the World," Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Orrisa, India, May of a misguided law, test their will to April 6: TBA 15,2002; "Technology and Non-violence: Heidegger and Gandhi," Beijing University, Beijing, China, October 16,2002; "Schopenhauer, Aesthetics and Eastern Philosophy," group members has been a total loss International Conference on Aesthetics and Culture: East and West, Beijing, China, of over 200 pounds and they are to October 19, 2002. Brock Brieft... be commended for their hard work SOCIOLOGY International honour and the support of one another. Jane Helleiner was invited to Ireland by a leading NGO (Pavee Point) to present a Professor Tony Mollica, of Brock's There is now an interest in series of public lectures and workshops based on her award-winning book Irish Faculty of Education, was recently continuing the program in the new Travellers: Racism and the Politics of Culture (University ofToronto Press, 2000). She honou"red by the American year. A minimum number of 20 also was invited to give two lectures to graduate students at Maynooth University. Her Association of Teachers of Italian participants are necessary to operate visit received extensive radio and print media coverage. (AATI) at its annual meeting in the program. The Weight Watchers-at Toronto. More than 200 teachers work program is $155 for 10 weeks PUBLICATIONS and $135 for students. The required from the United States, Canada and Amprimoz, Alexandre L. ''Voices of Perfection," and "Spirit Painting." Octavo: The Poetry Italy attended the gathering and gave number of participants must pre Mollica a standing ovation as he was register before the program can Quarterly of the Alsop Review Oanuary 2003). http://www.alsopreview.comloctavo. presented with the AATl's commence. Butovsky, Jonah (2002). "The salience of postmaterialism in Canadian politics." The Distinguished Service Award in Please e-mail Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology. 39 (4), 471-484. [email protected] by recognition of his contribution to the Gabriel, D.A., Basford, J., and An, K.-N. (2002). Vibratory facilitation of strength in teacning of Italian in North America. Monday, January 13 if you are The AATI is the oldest association interested and you will be contacted fatigued muscle. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 83, 1202-1205. dedicated to the promotion of the about starting date and payment due Gabriel, D.A. (2002). Changes in kinematic and EMG variability while practicing a language, literature, and culture of date. maximal performance task. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 12, 407-412. Italy in North America. Healthstyles ... Well ness at Brock is providing this service at the request Merriam, Carol U. "Clinical Cures for Love in Propertius' Elegies" Scholia 10 (2001) 69-76. Art exhibit of faculty, staff and students on The DeRartment of Visual Arts Cam.e.us. EVENTS presents' Initiatives," a collection of Gift certificates Theatre Beyond Words: Brock's Theatre in Residence, presents "journey Behind the works from the Visual Arts First Year Mask - A Celebration of 25 Years of Innovation, january 10 and 11, at 8 p.m., in Introduction to Drawing Class, on To help friends and families keep exhibit until Sunday, January 12, in their New Year's resolutions, Studio Theatre, Brock University. Tickets are still available for the january 11 show, the Sean O'Sullivan Gallery. On Recreation Services offers gift and wine and cheese reception. Cost is $20 per person. For tickets or more display is work by: Sarah Amos, Paul certificates all year round for a variety information, please contact 1-800-268-5774. Burns, Chrissy Cerminara, Stephanie of programs. Classics lecture series: The Department of Classics and the Niagara Peninsula Society Data, James Fraser, Shane Hopley, They can be purchased at the Walker of the Archaeological Institute of America (AlA) present: Sunday, january 19, 3 p.m., Com.e.lex Welcome Desk. Beth Maher, Mike Myslicki, Anna in Thistle 325, "Roman Sewage and Social Relations," Dr. Kelly Olson, Department Ripmeester, Sharon Robbins, Patrick Brock News of Classical Studies, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. Suggestions for Ryan and Katie Webb. Here's a quick reference to the topics and speakers are always welcome and will help in planning future programs. Weight-Watchers-at Work Brock News publication dates and For more information on the series, please contact Leslie Longo-Viccica, Administrative A number of faculty, staff and submission deadlines for this year: Assistant, Department of Classics, ext. 3575 or [email protected] students have been working very Publication Submission deadline Music @ Noon: On Tuesday, january 21, join the Department of Music's Artist-in hard since the middle of October to January 22 ...... January 10 Residence, pianist Karin Di Bella for a Faculty Recital in the Sean O'Sullivan Theatre. Treat adjust their calorie intake, change February 5 ...... January 24 yourself to a relaxing lunch-break! The recital begins at noon and admission is free. their eating habits and observe February 19 ...... February 7 Niagara Symphony: On Sunday, january 26, at 2:30 p.m. in the Sean O'Sullivan healthier food choices. The results of March 5 ...... February 21 March 19 ...... March 7 Theatre, the Symphony presents Lighter than Air: Great Ballet Scores, a Masterworks April 2 ...... March 21 concert with Music Director Daniel Swift and guest artist: joshua Tong, violin. At 1 :45 April 16 ...... April 4 p.m., there will be a pre-concert talk by Shim Burstyn. This concert is sponsored by Brock University April 30 ...... April 18 Walker Industries. Brock faculty and staff receive 10 per cent off Niagara Symphony Careers begin here! May 14 ...... May 2 tickets. Regular price $35 / $30 senior; all student tickets only $10. Call the Centre for May 28 ...... May 1 6 theArIs Box office: 905-688-5550, ext. 3257, or order online at: www.niagarasymphony.org E-mail submissions to: June 11 ...... May 30 Encore!!!: The Department of Music's Professional Concert Series continues on [email protected] June 25 ...... June 13 Friday, january 31 with a Chamber Music Concert. Treat yourself to an evening of University Web site: www.brocku.ca July 9 ...... June 27 Brock News is a rublication of the July 23 ...... July 11 musical inspiration featuring our Artist-in-Residence, Karin Di Bella and the Department Office of Externa Relations. of Music's highly gifted performance faculty in a textured and varied program that will 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 August 6 ...... July 25 FAX 905-641-5216 August 20 ...... August 8 delight all chamber music enthusiasts. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., in the Sean Editor: Heather Junke; Production: MJ Turner; September 3 ...... August 22 O'Sullivan Theatre. Tickets: $27.50 adults; $22.50 seniors and students. Please call Communications Director: Mike Farrell September 1 7 .... September 5 the Centre for the Arts Box Office, at ext. 3257. October 1 ...... September 19 The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, January 22, 2003, with a firm copy deadline of October 1 5 ...... October 3 CLASSIFIED Friday, January 10, at 4:30 p.m. October 29 ...... October 1 7 November 12 .... 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Preliminary Report of the President's Terry O'Malley lecture examines story Long-Range Planning Committee released behind one of The Preliminary Report of the focus on research. Many of the Ontario and Canadian Canada's greatest ad President's Long-Range Planning developments experienced at Brock universities. Fundamental in this . Committee has been released and is over the last four years have come in regard are issues of quality, available at: www.brocku.cal large part from the directions outlined program diversity, and reputation. campaigns instanalysis/longrange/index.html in the Planning and Priorities Report. This Report must be placed in the One of the most highly awarded Please note that Facultiesl It is recognized that planning must context of other important work ad campaigns in the history of Departments/CentreslAdm in istrative be a dynamic experience responding currently underway at the Canadian advertising - The Bud Light Units and individuals are all invited to the changing circumstances of the University, specifically the Institute - will accept another to provide comment on the Report's University. With this in mind, the development of a Campus Master Canadian honour in March as the recommendations by Friday, March President's Committee on Long Plan and the current comprehensive subject of the 2003 Terry O'Malley 14. Any and all input would be greatly Range Planning was created to review of the institution's financial Lecture in Marketing and Advertising appreciated by the Committee. continue the process of planning, and and management procedures. at Brock University. You may provide written in the first instance to review and Recommendations coming from this A behind-the-scenes look at how submissions addressed to: make more specific some of the work will constitute an important the ad campaign was developed by Patrick Beard, Secretary recommendations of the Planning part of the institution's growth and Toronto ad agency The Downtown Long-Range Planning Committee and Priorities Report. direction over both the medium and Partners DDB, along with insights 131h Floor, Schmon Tower The current document is not long term. and analysis of how it has captured Brock University intended to be exhaustive, and it The current document is the result the imagination of today's male beer You may provide comment in recognizes that other institutional of a broad consultative process, and drinkers, will be the highlight of this electronic format to: priorities remain to be articulated should, as was the case with the year's O'Malley lecture. The [email protected] and to be given appropriate 1999 Planning and Priorities Downtown Partners' Bud Light The 1999 Final Report of the consideration. It outlines major Report, be interpreted as an presentation will take place on President's Task Force on Planning directions for the University for the integrated approach to outlining the March 18, at 7:30 p.m., in the and Priorities is generally perceived next five to seven years, in the future development of the David S. Howes Theatre. as a "transformative document," context of furthering the institution. In this context, The lecture series was established outlining as it did significant new University's ambition for recommendations fall naturally into by advertising executive Terry directions for Brock University, comprehensiveness. To the extent five areas: Teaching and Learning, O'Malley, a native of St. Catharines notably that the institution accelerate possible, this Report recognizes the Graduate Studies and Research, and one of the leading figures in its transformation into a comprehensive fiscal limitations under which the Programming, the Physical Campus, modern Canadian advertising, in institution, with more professional and University operates, and the need to Brock and the Community, and conjunction with Brock's Department graduate programs and a renewed be competitive in relation to other Institutional Planning. of Communications, Popular Culture and Film. The series, which began last March with inaugural speaker Iw EON E 5 0 A Y FEBRUARY 5 2 003 Paul Lavoie, president and creative director of Toronto-based advertising and design company TAXI, will continue to put a spotlight on the significant role that advertising, marketing, and the mass media play in society. All members of the community are invited to attend this free lecture. Seating is reserved, so get your tickets early by calling the A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario Centre for the Arts Box Office at 905-688-5550, ext. 3257. In Memoriam G. Bernard W. Harrison, 1907 - 2003. Bernard Harrison was one of President's Forum. He also served Brock's most generous individual many years as a demonstrator in donors. Brock's Physics Department. In 1994, he Originally trained in electrical endowed the engineering at East London College, five Bertha London University, England, Bernard and Bernard served in maintaining the air raid Harrison warning system during the Second Scholarships. World War, and after the war was In 1997, he sent to Germany to help restore their irrevo~ably telephone system. committed Subsequently, the British the bulk of Government posted Mr. Harrison to his estate to Calcutta as a trade commissioner. A the University posting followed this to Madras, in and made the southern India, and then Hong Kong. G. Bernard W. Harrison largest pledge In Hong Kong, Mr. Harrison met Gymnasium dedication to Brock's Bertha Thompson, a Canadian Bo(, Davis, former Director of Athletics and Recreation Services, addresses a "2 for 1 Living Legacy" Campaign. In lawyer, who would ultimately crowd of more than 1,300 people who attended the dedication ceremony of the December, 1998, Bernard donated become his wife. Upon their return Bob Davis Gymnasium, held on Januar~ 29, between the women1s and men's basketball games. The University recognized Davis for his 33 years of service by his house to Brock University on the to Canada, the Harrisons settled in naming Gymnasium One in his honour. Participating in the dedication ceremony basis that the proceeds be used to Niagara, where Bertha's family was was President Atkinson, Brock Chancellor Dr. Raymond Moriyama and Athletics help complete the financing of the from. Bernard taught physics and Director Lorne Adams. Davis made many significant contributions to the new building to house the Student mathematics in the high school development of Brock's interuniversity and Intramural athletic programs. Health Services and Athletic Therapy system, and Bertha was appointed the Clinic, named Harrison Hall in first juvenile and Family Court judge recognition of his generosity. Bernard in Niagara. Brock performers give modern-day twist Harrison has been a significant donor Bertha died in October 1989. to the Good, Better, Brock! Bernard and Bertha decided to to The Misanthrope Campaign, with total gifts. of almost make their original donation to Brock University's School of Fine The Brock production is directed $600,000. In total, his gifts and Brock to support the local university and Performing Arts presents the by Colin Taylor, Visiting Artist in the pledges have exceeded $1 million. in S1. Catharines, since their own Department ofDramatic Arts Department of Dramatic Arts. A prolific In addition to being a donor, university educations had allowed modern-day production of Moliere's director, producer and dramaturg for hilarious and moving masterpiece 15 years, Taylor is the artistic producer Bernard Harrison was active within them to enjoy a good life. They The Misanthrope on Thursday and of (Theatre) WUM in Toronto, a the University as a member of the believed that Brock would bring Friday, February 13 and 14, at 8 p.m., former producer/director for CBC Dean's Council for the Faculty of enormous advantages within the and on Saturday, February 15, at radio drama and a former associate Mathematics and Science, and of the community's reach. 2 p.m. artist for Theatre Passe Muraille in The Brock production, to be staged Toronto. He has toured internationally at the University's Sean O'Sullivan with Robert Wilson (Persephone), is a Spring Open House is fast approaching! Theatre, has transposed The former president of Theatre Ontario, Misanthrope from its 17th-century and is the inaugural recipient of the Spring Open House will be held on If you have any questions about French setting to a modern context to John Hirsch Prize for Directing. Sunday, March 23, from 12 noon to your role in Spring Open House, or render the work more accessible to a Set, costumes and props for The 4:30 p.m. Prospective students, how you can become involved, contemp'orary audience. The setting Misanthrope are designed by William parents and the general public are please contact Melissa Coleman, at will be the Miami, Florida of today; a Schmuck, head of design for the expected to attend in record numbers ext. 4685, or bye-mail at: colourful, multicultural urban Shaw Festival. for this special recruitment event, and [email protected] environment, in which a variety of Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 will be looking for information on For more details, click on the criminal aristocracies (Cuban, Asian, for students and seniors. Call the Box programs, athretics, student services, Spring Open House link on the Brock Italian) and the nouveau-riche come Office, Centre for the Arts, to order at resiaences, and all other aspects of home page under "News and into conflict. 905-688-5550, ext. 3257. the university. Events." • Friday, February 28, 12:15 to 1 :15 At 10:30 a.m., Casino Niagara's Top Organizers also invite all faculty p.m., Dr. Daniel Mead, College of Executive will make a presentation and staff, along with the public, to Brock Briefs ... Veterinary Medicine, The University of about what it takes to succeed in this bring their family to the Science Fair Journalist-author to speak at Georgia "Biological Transmission of growin& organization, in the Yerich Open House, on March 23, from 11 Brock Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (New Jersey AuditOrium, main floor. During the a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fair will event there will also be a "Dress For correspond with the Spring Open Journalist, author and athlete Laura serotype) by Black Flies." (Host: Dr. Fiona Hunter) Success" fashion show at 12:30 p.m. House at Brock University this year. Robinson will speak at Brock and again showing at 2:30 p.m. University on Tuesday, February 11, • Thursday, March 6, Dr. Kent Prior, Harpweaver presents nominee Environment Canada, Hull, Que., For further information, please about violence and sexual assault in "Science, People, & Policy: A Recipe contact Lisa Kuiper, Career Services, for Governor General's Award, hockey and about whether women's for Rattlesnake Recovery." (Host: Dr. ext. 3376, or for a listing of the Giller Prize sports are more about sexuality than exhibitors please visit tile Career Author Wayne Johnston, nominee John Middleton) Services Web site at:
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FACULTY AND STAFF ELEANOR MISENER AQUATIC CENTRE Brock prepares for September On Saturday, january 11, Brock's Lifeguard Team competed ina "Priority Assessment" The University is working diligently library space with a smart classroom Competition, hosted by the University of Guelph. The University's team, called on being prepared for September. A (which also can be used as study "Brock My World," finished in third place overall. The team consists of Brock students number of developments are under space) and space for the Centre for way and will occur over the next Teaching, Learning and Educational Brad johnston, Anne Cole, Ryan Bagoison, and Arnie Peddle, all of who hold a current several months to address space Technologies (CTLl:T) and a general National Lifeguard Service Award. The team will be competing at Brock in the Ontario challenges. Here are some examples purpose classroom. There are plans and Canadian Lifeguard Championships, February 28 to March 1. of these developments: to redevelop other library areas to MANAGEMENT, MARKETING AND HUMAN RESOURCES • Brock has rented 21,000 square provide more study space. Alexandra R. Kapur-Fic, was an invited panelist discussing "Immigration: When feet of space in three buildings in the • Information Technology Services Enough is Enough," ON THE LINE show hosted byChristine Williams, CTS television, Lupine development across from the will expand into the area left vacant Burlington, on january 22 . University on Glenridge Avenue. This by CTLET. space wifl include 13 seminar rooms, • The old visual arts studio will PHILOSOPHY one classroom, a nursing lab, a visual become Dramatic Arts classroom and Professor Wing-cheuk Chan presented a paper, "The Phenomenological Implications arts studio and 21 offices. The rehearsal space. of Tang Chuni's Doctrine of the Spirit of Chinese Art," in Hangzhou, China, held Intensive English Language Program • With new seminar space available October 18 to 21, 2002. (IELP), currently located In D brock, at the Lupine development, the Professor Wing-cheuk Chan presented a paper, "How is Absolute Wisdom Possible? will be the prime tenant of this space. University will convert seven small seminar rooms in the Physical Wang Yang-ming and Buddhism," in Toronto, held November 21 and 22, 2002. • The space vacated in D Block by IELP will be occupied by the Education building, which are following Centres: Environment, difficult to teach in, into office space. PUBLICATIONS International, Canadian Studies, • PHED 2041204B etc., previously Carter, Michael. "The Roman Spectacles of Antiochus IV Epiphanes at Daphne, 166 Labour Studies, Great Books/Liberal intended for Nursing, will become TA BC" Nikephoros: Zeitschrift f:ur Sport und Kultur im Altertum 14,2001 (2003) 45-62. Studies and Women's Studies. space for both AHS and Social Relocating to space vacated by these Sciences. Hicks, K., Laywine, c., Mullen, G. F-Magic Squares, UtiJitas Mathematica, vol 62 Centres will be overflow from the • CHYS is accommodating new (2002), pp 3-12. following departments: History, faculty by moving some research to Mclauchlan, D. (2002). The story of HarrietTubman: A drama unit on the Underground Geography, Psychology, Biology, the Shaver Residence. Railroad. Drama, 10, (1), 23-32. Biotechnology and Cfiemistry. • SOCI is collapsing some of their Parks, Danielle and Neff, Hector. "A Geochemical Vector for Trade: Cyprus, Asia • The Department of Adult Education research, taking over a former Xerox Minor, and the Roman East," in Michael D. Glascock ed., Geochemical Evidence for has moved to the Shaver Residence room in AS and moving some and Concurrent Education has moved research to Shaver ReSidence. Long-Distance Trade, Greenwood Publishing Group Inc, 2002, pp 205-214. into their place in Welch Hall. • Business is getting four offices and an Seeber, Barbara K. "Nature, Animals, and Gender injane Austen's Mansfield Park and • The Library Technical Services will old seminar room on the 11th floor of Emma." LIT: Literature, Interpretation, Theory 13.4 (2002): 269-285. be moved to the 11 th Floor of Schmon Tower as an interim measure; Stephenson, john R. (Concordia Seminary), The Lord's Supper (Northville, SD: The Schmon Tower. a seminar room in TARO will be used Luther Academy, 2003). 294 pp. Confessional Lutheran Dogmatics vol. XII. • TH254 will be converted into as space to start the MBA program. John Caputo Colloquium on Feb. 14 and 15 Philosophers from across North This ColloqUium on John The conference will be held in the in North America. His talk will be America will examine the relation Caputo's Postmodern Senate Chamber beginning at 9 a.m. held Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m., in the between suffering and the Phenomenology of the Cross is on February 14 and at 9:30 a.m. on Senate Chamber. kingdom of love, justice and presented by the Brock University February 15. For more information, please contact peace. This conference will be Philosophical Society. The The keynote speaker, Philosophy Professor David Goicoechea of the held at Brock University on conference is co-sponsored with Professor John D. Caputo of Department of Philosophy at Brock, at Friday, February 14, and Saturday, SSHRC, HRI, Campus Ministries and Villanova University in Pennsylvania, 905-688-5550, ext. 3316; e-mail: February 15. Dorothy Korchok. is a leading Christian post-modernist [email protected] Brock attracts U.S.-based professor to pursue research in youth and wellness An Ohio-based health research experienced by that Professor Wade is joining Brock The Canada Research Chairs professor will be relocating to Brock children cascade to and returning to Canada. His arrival Program initiative is part of an overall University to pursue research in youth create youths who will provide exciting opportunities for $4.1-billion investment by Canada's and well ness as the University's third are less resilient or the University to further strengthen its federal government to promote recipient of a Canada Research Chair. more susceptible to a position as a major research centre." leading-edge research and innovation The University will receive broad array of Wade, who comes to Brock from in universities, research hospitals and $500,000 over five years in support adverse outcomes the University of Cincinnati, will the private sector; develop new of the Canada Research Chairs related to health, employ a multi-disciplinary environmental technologies and Program as well as an infrastructure Terrance Wade delinquency, perspective to investigate the social improve environmental practices; grant worth $54,000 from the Canada substance use and scholastic and structural determinants in the and strengthen federal, provincial Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and a performance. development of reSiliency among and municipal infrastructure. matching $54,000 grant from the "Professor Wade's background, children and the trajectories that lead Wade will arrive at Brock this fall. Ontario Innovation Trust. The skills and ability will fit in nicely with to a variety of childhood and For more information, go to University and private sector partners the exceptional team of faculty adolescent outcomes. He will www.brocku.ca and clicK on News. will also fund the research. members who make up Brock's examine children from infancy to As Canada Research Chair in Youth Department of Community Health adolescence with the intention of and Wellness, Professor Terrance Sciences," said John Corlett, Dean of tracing the pathways on which Brock Accounting Wade, who is originally from Calgary, the Faculty of Applied Health children are placed at an earlr age, Alta., will examine whether risks Sciences. "We are extremely pleased and identifying the contextua factors graduates qualify that alter these trajectories, resulting in either positive or negative for CA designation Spring Open House is fast approaching! outcomes. These factors may include the family, school, neighbourhood Brock University's Accounting Spring Open House will be If you have any questions about and peer networks. graduates are once again at the top of held on Sunday, March 23, from your role in Spring Open House, or Wade foresees that his research their profession as they meet the 12 noon to 4:30 p.m. Prospective how you can become involved, program will have both academic and challenges of today's demanding students, parents and the general please contact Melissa Coleman, at social policy relevance. In addition to business environment. public are expected to attend in ext. 4685, or bye-mail at: advancing the understanding of the The Faculty of Business is proud to record numbers for this special [email protected] complex relationships between various announce that 50 of its graduates recruitment event, and will be For more details, click on the social, structural and developmental successfully completed the 2002 looking for information on Spring Open House link on the processes, his research will assist Canada-wide Uniform Final programs, athletics, student Brock home page under "News Examinations to qualify for the policy makers in allocati~g financial services, residences, and all other and Events." resources to programs With Chartered Accountant (CA) aspects of the University. demonstrable results. Designation. Each year, hundreds of Canada's best and brightest university graduates write the examination. "The University is extremely proud of Iw EON E S 0 A Y FEBRUARY 9 2 0 0 3 its graduates for achieving such a high standard of excellence," said Don Cyr, Associate Dean in the Faculty of Business. "We look forward to seeing their careers progress with the new and exciting opportunities the CA designation offers as they further contribute to business development and the economy across the country." Brock would like to congratulate the follOWing graduates: A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario Rosario Almeyda, Hamilton; Andrea Beaman, St. Catharines; Trevor Bender, Tavistock; Leo Borgatti, Toronto; Anthony Busija, Stoney new Registrar Creek; Sarah Coulson, Burlington; Brock appoints James Dainard, Kitchener; Angelo Di Brock University is Kevin J. Kiss, who was the Brock in 1983 as a Recruitment/Liaison Paolo, Newmarket; Melissa Durward, pleased to announce the Associate Registrar in charge of Officer in the Office of External Little Britain; Kelly Dykstra, St. appointment of Barb academic records, has been Relations. She joined the Registrar's Catharines; Jonathan Farrar, Anderson as Brock's new appointed Deputy Registrar. Michelle Office in October 1995 as tile Assistant Grimsby; Anthony Ferko, Hamilton; Registrar, effective Lea, a former Assistant Director in the Registrar, Student Academic Services. Luigi Finelli, Niagara Falls; Ian immediately. Department of Recruitment and Since 1999, she has actively served on the Executive of the Ontario Fitzpatrick, Sudbury; Jason Fortuna, Barb Prior to this appointment, Liaison, is the new Director, Toronto; Lindsay Franklin, Newmarket; Anderson Anderson was Deputy Admissions and Recruitment. Both Universities Council on Admissions. "This is an exciting time at Brock Jonathan Garec, Weiland; Andrew Registrar and is also a Kiss and Lea are Brock graduates. Glavin, Crediton; Kelly Graybiel, former Director of Admissions at "The University is most fortunate to as we experience the highest enrolment in the history of the Niagara Falls; Patrick Ho, Oakville; Brock. She is a Brock graduate who have such fine people continuing Rachel Hughes, Oshawa; Wasif their professional careers at Brock," University," says Anderson. "As has an Honours Bachelor of Arts Registrar, I am committed to ensuring Hussain, Mississauga; Carolyn degree in Psychology and a Master of says Dr. Terry Boak, Vice-President that the Registrar's Office provides Jeyaseelan, Hamilton; Hao-Chi Khuu, Education degree in Educational Academic and Provost. "They will excellent services to meet the Markham; Joseph Krizmanic, Adm in istration. bring to their new roles a wealth of growing needs of our students." Grimsby; Nadia Lafergola, St. The University also announced two experience in working with students Anderson moves into this position Catharines; Samuel Lariccia, other appointments, effective and faculty that will be of great following the departure of Rob Tiffin, Weiland; Christopher Lavell, St. immediately, as part of a restructuring service to the University." Associate Vice-President, Student in the Office of the Registrar. Catharines; Christopher Lazarz, Anderson began her career at Services and Registrar, in January. Thorold; Grace Lee, Toronto; David MacAlpine, Niagara Falls; Matthew O'Malley lecture on March 18 Magill, Oshawa; Marcia One of the most highly awarded ad Mastrangelo, Oshawa; Rosetta campaigns in the history of Canadian Matozzo, Burlington; Kelly Mireault, advertismg - The Bud Light Institute - Toronto; Paulina Paplinski, will accept another Canadian honour Mississauga; Martin Perko, in March as the subject of the 2003 Mississauga; Corey Philp, Toronto; Terry O'Malley Lecture in Marketing Stephen Sakes, Grimsby; Darren and Advertising at Brock University. Salmond, Stoney Creek; Kelly A behind-the-scenes look at how the Schwartz, Weiland; Marcus Sconci, ad campaign was developed by Mississauga; Shannon Stewart, Toronto acf agency The Downtown Collingwood; Soheil Talebizadeh, Partners DDS, along with insights and North York; Shawn Taylor, Alliston; analysis of how it has captured the John Twiddy, North York; Domenico imagination of today's male beer Umbrello, Stoney Creek; Jeffrey Van drinKers, will be the highlight of this Kessel, Manilla; Marco Vetrone, year's O'Malley lecture. Tne Downtown Niagara Falls; Gerald Wilton, Partners' Bud Light presentation will take St. Catharines. place on March 18, at 7:30 p.m., in the David S. Howes Theatre. Brock's Bachelor of Accounting The lecture series was established by program has more than 550 students advertising executive Terry O'Malley, a Science and the law and about 80 graduates each year. Its native of 5t. Catharines and one of the Accounting Co-op program is the leading figures in modern Canadian On February 4, Dr. Nika V. Ketis, at right, gave an address at Brock as part of the second largest in Ontario. The program advertising, in conjunction with Brock's new Science and the Marketplace Lecture series. Ketis discussed how she puts her is fully accredited by the Institute of Department of Communications, Popular degrees in biochemistry, biology, and cell and molecular biology to use as a Chartered Accountants of Ontario. Culture and Film. lawyer with Heenan Blaikie LLP, one of Canada's leading law firms. In the photo To write the examination, graduates Seating is reserved for this free with Ketis are, from left, Professor Biological Sciences Professor Vincenzo De must be employed in public lecture, so get your tickets early by Luca, and fourth year Brock Biotechnology students Elke Vribe and Pat Cassolato. accounting. Completion of the calling the Centre for the Arts Box The lecture series is funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research examination is the final step in a Office at 905-688-5550, ext. 3257. Council of Canada (NSERC) and is organized by Brock's Office of Research unique and demanding program of For more information on the Services in partnership with Biological Sciences Professor Vincenzo De Luca, education, experience and O'Malley Lecture Series, go to who holds a Canada Research Chair in plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology. examination requirements for www.brocku.ca and cliCK on News. becoming a Chartered Accountant. • "Celebrate Your Sexuality Week" 'Niagara' symposium in April workshops to be held, at 1 p.m. each Brock Brieft ... Brock University is one of several day include: Tuesday, March 4, in the sponsors of the multidisciplinary . Senate Chamber, Professor Fiona symposium "Niagara!" to be held Apnl McMurran will be speaking on Female 25 to 26, at the Niagara Hilton, Sexuality In The Ancient World; Niagara Falls, Ont. Wednesday, March 5, in Thistle 259~ Presented in conjunction with the there will be a workshop on Alternative Association for Canadian Studies, and Menstrual Products and Your Health; the universities of Windsor and Wilfrid Thursday, March 6, in Thistle 259, Laurier, "Niagara!" aims to bring Debra Toth, a local martial arts expert, together scholars, artists, writers, will be presenting a workshop on politicians and business people ~hose women's strategies for self-defence; work is linked to or addresses Niagara Friday, March 7, in the Senate Chamber, Falls. The one-and-a-half day a roundtable discussion asking multidisciplinary symposium is participants to think about 'What Our directed to Canadian, American and World and Community Would Look Like other international respondents and Without Violence." will include papers and panel • Tuesday, March 4, look for discussions that focus on Canada's information tables in A Block with bilateral relations with the United information about what International States, especially at the point of entry at Women's Day is and why we are Niagara Falls. celebrating it Tne symposium is being pres~nted in • Thursday, March 6, Brock conjunction with two other seminars University's annual "Bread and Roses" sponsored by the Association for will be held in remembrance of the Canadian Studies and held at the 1912 women textile workers strike in Niagara Hilton on the same weekend. Lawrence, Massachusetts. Free roses A day-two policy research seminar, and information will be distributed in A Science showcase "Intersections of Diversity," will be Block starting at 11 a.m. Donations for Donors to Brock University were invited to the new academic complex on January 30 for held in partnership with the Woman's Place gratefully accepted. a recognition event. This year's event, "Brock and the Biotech Worl~," showcased Multiculturalism Program (Departm~nt • Also, on Marcn 6, there will be a current biotechnology research at the University and included introductlo.ns by. Dr. Ian of Canadian Heritage), the Metropolis special address by Dr. Maureen Brindle, Dean, Faculty of Mathematics and Science, above, and presentattons by Brock Project Team (Citizenship and Connolly, entitled "Don't Label Met at researchers Dr. Yousef Haj-Ahmad and Dr. Peter Ramm. Immigration Canada) and over a dozen 7 p.m., in the Pond Inlet. Connolly IS other federal departments and an award-winning profes~or at Br~ck programs aimed at Canadian NGOs. Last reminder! Course Conductor on Athlete Long University, a personal trainer, a pnz:e amf~Iicy makers. The other event IS Tomorrow and Friday, February 20 winning ballroom dancer, a c~amplon term Development for Levels 4/5 of the the' Canadian American Research and 21, Brock will host a conferenc.e, body-builder and well kno~n In .her 3M National Coaching Certification Symposium" (CARS), a forum directed Learning with Technology: Addressing Program, and has designed training community for her work With chIl~ren. towards Canadian and American Admission to all of these events IS Challenges of Growing Enrolm~nts. programs for athletes from a variety of Beginning with a talk by Kevin specialists involved in social and . free but there will be a collection of sports, beginner to high performance, economic policy-making on both Sides Costante, Ontario's Deputy Mi~~ster of volunta~ donations in support of Training, Colleges and UniVersities, this in Canada and Australia. of the border. Women s Place Niagara. For more For more information on the conference wilf provide a forum f<;>r He holds a Masters Degree in information or to vorunteer your time, various stakeholders to explore this Physical Education with a Coaching symposium, please contact Pr~fessor please contact OPIRG, at 905-688- jane Koustas, ext. 4314; e-mail: 5550, ext. 3499, or e-mail: important topic. If you are a member of Specialization and ~s cur~ently [email protected] the Brock community, the cost of examining the relationships between [email protected] attending this conference is very children and youth, sport, self-esteem, 'Ancient Erotics' symposium Harpweaver presents reasona6le. For details, check out the and negative social behaviours such as The Brock University Archaeological conference Web site, Society (BUAS) will hold its 14th Gemini nominee substance abuse, violence and crime. William Thomas, author of seven www.BrockU.CNlearn ingconference Annual Symposium, "Ancient Erotics," For more information, please contact novels, including the runaway Brock Business Team wins the Dr. james Mandigo, ext. 4789. on Saturday, March 8, from noon to bestseller The Dog Rules (Damn Near 5:30 p.m., in TH325. Congeniality Cup New seminar series Everything), will oe the next guest of The symposium will includ~ the . the Harpweaver Reading Senes at Over the weekend of january 17,36 The Faculty of Applied Health students from the Faculty of Business following presentations and discussions: Brock University on Weanesday, competed in the Undergraduate Sciences at Brock is launching a • "Love and Desire in the Women's March 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the Business Games: Cross Canada palliative care seminar series at the Quarters: Latin Epic on Fema~e Pond Inlet. Connection (UBG) held at Carleton University in conjunction with the Passion," Alison Keith, Associate Thomas is a nationally syndicated University. This natiQuebec a Montreal, will speak on "Language Conference, january 30 to February 1, in Toronto. Colleen Beard and Sharon Janzen gave development in exceptional child populations." On Monday, March 3, Dr. Sid Segalowitz, a demonstration "Spatial Data and GIS: How it all works!" for a session entitled "GIS and from the Department of Psychology, will speak on "Did I do that?! Cortical activation to Digital Map Reference for Non-Map Librarians;" Susan LeBlanc offered a presentation on response monitoring." Both talks will be held at 3 p.m. in the Board Room. library fundraising; Ian Gordon convened a session on digital copyright in academic Music @ Noon: On Tuesday, February 25, the Department of Music presents a Faculty libraries; and Marcie Jacklin acted as convener for a session devoted to increasing Recital featuring Zoltan Kalman on clarinet and Karin Di Bella on piano; and on Tuesday, information literacy levels in students. March 4, Department of-Music's Voice, Piano and Instrumental students will perform in MUSIC a recital. join us for a relaxing lunch-break! The recitals will be held in the Sean O'Sullivan Harris Loewen conducted the Voices of Unity as part of a World Religions Day celebration on january 19, in Dunnville, Onto On February 9, Loewen served as adjudicator for the Theatre and begin at noon. Admission is free. Inter-Varsity Choral Festival in Hamilton, where he reviewed performances by choirs from Department of Music Lecture Series: Dr. Patrick Macey, Professor of Musicology, McMaster University, Trent University, University of Ottawa, University of Toronto and Eastman School of Music, will give a lecture, entitled "A Musical Detective Story: josquin the University of Western Ontario. Loewen also attended the bienniel national convention and the Sforza Rulers of Milan," on Wednesday, February 26, at noon, in TH147. All are of the American Choral Directors Association in New York City, on February 12 to 15. welcome to attend. PSYCHOLOGY Physics seminar series: All seminars are held in held in MC H313, starting at 2:15 p.m. Carolyn Hafer attended a symposium on the justice motive in Boca Raton, Florida, from Thursday, February 27: Dr. G. Scholz, University of Waterloo, "Latest Developments in December 12 to 16, 2002. She presented a talk entitled "Responses to victims of injustice: Zero Emission Vehicles" What can we learn from repressors?". Brown Bag Seminars: The Student Development Centre's Personal Counselling Service invites the Brock community to attend its lunch-hour seminar, Ingredients for Healthy PUBLICATIONS Relationships, on Friday, February 28, noon to 1 p.m., Alphie's. Amprimoz, Alexandre L. "10 Poemes." LitteRealite Vol XIV No.2 (Automne-Hiver 2002) Winter Seminar series: The Department of Biological Sciences presents Friday, pp.75-80. February 28, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., in MC H313, Dr. Daniel Mead, College of Anco, S.c. and Tung, R.S. "Properties of the symplectic structure of General Relativity for Veterinary Medicine, The University of Georgia "Biological Transmission of spatially bounded spacetime regions," J. Math. Physics 43, 3984-4019 (2002); and Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (New jersey serotype) by Black Flies." (Host: Dr. Fiona "Covariant Hamiltonian boundary conditions in General Relativity for spatially bounded Hunter); Thursday, March 6, 12 noon, in MC H313, Dr. Kent Prior, Environment spacetime regions," J. Math. Physics 43, 5531-5566 (2002). Canada, Hull, Que., "Science, People, & Pol icy: A Recipe for Rattlesnake Recovery." Hartman, J. Stephen; Shoemaker, James A.W.; Janzen, Alex F.; Ragogna, Paul J.;and (Host: Dr. john Middleton) Szerminski, W.R. (Rick). "The coordination chemistryof(pY)2BF2 + and relateddifluoroboron ENCORE!!! The Department of Music's Professional Concert Series continues on Friday, cations," Journal of Fluorine Chemistry, vol 119 (2), 2003, pp. 125-139. February 28, at 7:30 p.m., with NOjO - "One of the most imaginative large ensembles Houghten, S.K., Lam, C.W.H., Thiel, L.H. and Parker, J.A. "The Extended Quadratic on the current jazz scene - compelling in virtually every composition." (Los Angeles Residue Code is the Only (48,24,12) Self-Dual Doubly-Even Code," IEEE Transactions on With four CDs, winners of the 1996 JUNO Award for Best Contemporary jazz Information Theory, Vol. 49 No.1 Oanuary 2003), 53-39. Times). Sauer, Elizabeth and Smith, Lisa. "Noli me tangere: Colonial Imperatives and Enclosure Album, and most recently, award winners at the first National jazz Awards, NOjO's Acts," Sensible Flesh: On Touch in Early Modern Culture, ed. Elizabeth D. Harvey diversity of style continues to delight audiences worldwide. Tickets available at the Box (Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2003), 241 -58, 280-84. Office, ext. 3257; $27.50 adults, $22.50 senior",tudents. Sauer, Elizabeth. A review of jeffrey Shoulson, a Brock University Film Society: March 2: Frida Oulie Taymor, USA, 2002) Milton and the Rabbis, Hebraism, 11"'_ Hellenism, and Christianity (Columbia UP, 2001) in Seventeenth-Century News 60, 3&4 . ..- julie Taymor's visually rich biopic on the contentious relationship between (2002): 195-99. Mexican painters Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek) and Diego Rivera (Alfred Weiland, R. J., Lubinski, R., and Higginbotham, D. J. (2002) "Discourse Comprehension Mol ina). With Ashley judd, Antonio Banderas and Edward Norton. All screenings are held Test performance of elders with dementia of the Alzheimer type," Journal of Speech, in 35mm in the David S. Howes Theatre at 7 p.m. Memberships for january to April $11 Language, and Hearing Research, 45 (6), 1175-1187. or 2 for $20. Tickets at the door: Members $5 / Non-members $7. All screenings are held in the David S. Howes Theatre at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Centre for·the Arts CLASSIFIED Box Office, at 905-688-5550, ext. 3257 or visitwww.brocku.ca/cpcflbufs.html Cottage wanted for rent: A three-bedroom cottage on a lake, for one week in july or CFUW meeting: The Canadian Federation of University Women - st. Catharines (CFUW) August. Contact jon Radue: 905-984-5135. will present ''The World Comes to Niagara," with George Bailey, author, and gUide for the Accommodation required: New Brock faculty member is looking for a house or apartment for famous and infamous, on Tuesday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Catharines Golf and himself and his family. Two or three bedrooms reqUired. Lease for one year or more startingjuly Country Club. For more information, please contact Barbara Kennedy, Program Co-chair, 2003. Please contact Bonny Ibhawoh, at 902-429-7098, or [email protected] at 905-688-5550, ext. 4143.
Brock News, February 19, 2003. Published by Brock University ....page 4 ACE Brock students teach QUA wrestling champions The Brock University men's and silver, and Kyle Sweezey, 68 kg, and business skills to women's wrestling teams continued Jeromie Sills, at 82 kg, who won their dynasty in the OUA as they both bronze. captured team gold this past weekend Badgers head coach Marty Calder impoverished Argentines at McMaster University. was honoured as the 2002-03 OUA Four members of ACE Brock, a Through testing, the ACE Brock team The men, who won their ninth Coach of the Year. student-run entrepreneurship can effectively evaluate the straight OUA Championship dating The Brock women captured their organization at Brock University, are in implementation of the educational back to 1995, qualified wrestlers in third straight OUA crown and fourth Rosario, Argentina, teaching the program. Once back in Canada, the nine of the 10 weight classes (the in five years as they qualified community's impoverished residents students will maintain frequent most ever by a Brock men's team) for wrestlers in five of the seven weight how to combine their farming skills communication with community the 2003 Canadian Interuniversity classes for the CIS Championships. with business skills to become self members of Empalme Graneros and Sport (CIS) Men's and Women's They were led by fourth-year sufficient. work towards further developing the Wrestling Championships, to be held wrestlers Heather Sweezey, at 57 kg, The ACE (Advancing Canadian business. February 28 to March 1, at Brock. and Laura Jones, at 70 kg, who both Entrepreneurship) Brock students left ACE Brock students in Argentina are: Bringing home gold were five captured gold. Other strong for their two-week trip to Empalme Boyd, a third-year Business Brock wrestlers - Jamie Macari, at 54 performances came from silver Graneros, a community of 5,000 in Communications students from kg, and also named the Outstanding medallists Megan Dolan, at 65 kg, Rosario, on Monday, February 1 7. Cleveland, Ohio; Matt Petre, a second Novice Wrestler; Jay Allin, at 61 kg; and Jen Hanson, at 77 kg, and bronze Using an educational business program year Business Administration student Ryan Weicker, at 65 kg; Evan medallist Courtnay Lafond, at 53 kg. developed by ACE Brock, the students from Whitby; Miranda Kus, a second are teaching community members how year Child and Youth Studies student MacDonald, at 72 kg; and Adam To purchase tickets for the CIS to create a communal business by from Etobicoke; and Israel Rodriguez, a Fera, at 90 kg. Other medal winners championships, please contact developing such essential business second-year Business Communications for the men's team were Clint Shawn Whiteley, at 905-688-5550, skills as pricing, budgeting and student from Brampton. Kingsbury, at 57 kg, and Phil ext. 4506, or e-mail: marketing of their product. ACE Brock members dedicate and Vanderbeukal, at 130 kg, who won [email protected] "This initiative will enable the donate their time and ideas to help run residents of Empalme Graneros to events and create new business improve their economic situation by ventures, in which proceeds are Sleepless in Niagara study focuses becoming self-sufficient and creating donated to local and national charities. • • marketing opportunities with As an example of its success for 2001- on Insomnia neighbouring communities," said 2002, ACE Brock generated more than The Brock University Sleep in Niagara Web site at http:// Danyell Boyd, Vice-President $70,000 in proceeds and gifts-in-kind Research Laboratory is conducting a sleeplessinniagara.brocku.ca or call Awareness for ACE Brock. "It's also an for many local and national charities. study on insomnia to better the sleep lab directly at 905-688- incredible opportunity for ACE Brock ACE is a national not-for-profit understand why the brain resists 5550, ext. 3795. students to gain practical experience campus-based organization dedicated sleep in half of the popUlation and "The Sleepless in Niagara study which they will be able to share with to fostering entrepreneurship in what can be done to improve will provide researchers with their peers back in Canada." Canadians. Founded in 1987, ACE's treatment strategies for sufferers. valuable information on insomnia, a The Brock students plan to assess the mission is achieved through Over the next several months, a disorder that is much more prevalent Argentines' current level of productivity experience- and outreach-driven team of eight researchers in the than most people probably realize," as well as introduce the concepts of the entrepreneurship educational Department of Psychology will said Professor Kimberly Cote, who is free market system through the use of programs. Today, ACE teaches unique collect data by examining the sleep leading the project. "This study will interactive lessons and activities. The entrepreneurial programs in over 40 patterns of people who, on an help us to better understand how the students will gather resources and communities across Canada through its ongoing basis, have trouble falling brain functions in those suffering information to create an online interactive university and college network. For asleep or staying asleep. Those who from insomnia, which will ultimately centre for the community members to use more information, visit are interested in participating in the lead to better prevention and for further business ventures. www.acebrock.on.ca study are invited to visit the Sleepless treatment strategies." Search for Associate Vice President - Student Services: Short-listed candidates The Advisory Committee is pleased with each candidate. Following this to announce the names of candidates process, the Committee is requesting who have been short-listed for the input, in writing, from members of the i position of Associate Vice-President, Brock community with respect to the Student Services: suitability of each candidate for the • Kim Meade, Director of position of Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Management, Acadia Student Services. I University Please direct submissions to: I Super Build funding recognized • Joy Himmelman, formerly the The Chair of the AdVisory Committee I Ontario Minister of Finance Janet Ecker, second from left, presents a SuperBuild Director of Student Services, Re: Associate Vice-President, Student certificate to Dr. Norris Walker, Vice-Chair of the Brock University Board ofTrustees, Lakehead University Services I during a recent celebration of infrastructure projects in Niagara which have received The short-listed Candidates have c\o The Office of the Vice-President, support through the Government of Ontario's SuperBuild program. Also participating been invited to be on campus to Academic, in the presentation were Bart Maves, MPP for Niagara Falls, at left, and from right, Brock President David Atkinson and Tim Hudak, MPP Erie-Lincoln and Minister of meet with members of the Brock 13th Floor, Schmon Tower Consumer and Business Services. community. Joy Himmelman was at The deadline for submissions is Brock on February 25 and 26. Kim Tuesday, March 11, 2003. Meade will be here on March 5 and 6. All input received will be Copies of the candidates' resumes confidential to the Advisory O'Malley lecture on March 18 are on file in the Department of Student Committee and submissions will be One of the most highly awarded ad the ad campaign was developed by Services and also in the Reserve section shredded on completion of the campaigns in the history of Canadian Toronto ad agency The Downtown of the University Library. Committee's work. For further advertising - The Bud Light Institute Partners DOH, along with insights At this critical stage of its search, the information, please contact - will accept another Canadian and analysis of how it has captured Committee encourages everyone's Ilaroche@spartan or tboak@spartan honour in March as the subject of the the imagInation of today's male beer participation in welcom ing the (or ext. 4121). 2003 Terry O'Malley Lecture in drinkers, will be the highlight of this candidates. Efforts were made to Many thanks for your co-operation Marketing and Advertising at Brock year's O'Malley lecture. Jeff McCrory, schedule convenient times for the and participation through this University. of The Downtown Partners, will give the Bud Light presentation on A behind-the-scenes look at how staff of the pertinent areas to meet important process. March 18, at 7:30 p.m., in the David S. Howes Theatre. The lecture series was established E o N E 5 o A y M A R c H 5 2 o o 3 by advertising executive Terry O'Malley, a native of St. Catharines and one of the leading figures in modern Canadian advertIsing, in conjunction with Brock's Department of Communications, Popular Culture and Film. Seating is reserved for this free lecture, so get your tickets early by calling the Centre for the Arts Box Office at 905-688-5550, ext. 3257. For more information on the A new letter for faculty and taff at Brock Univer ity, St. Catharine~, Ontario O'Malley Lecture Series, go to www.brocku.ca and cliCK on News. ------~-.~--.------, In Memoriam Dignitaries tour Dr. Frank A. Branscombe, a Inniskillin Hall longtime supporter of Brock University, died February 24 at the Greater Niagara His Excellency John Ralston Saul and a General Hospital in his 86th year. group of high-ranking foreign and Dr. Branscombe founded his land Canadian dignitaries visited Brock development company, University on March 1, to tour River Realty Inniskillin Hall, home of Brock's Cool Development Ltd., 53 Climate Oenology and Viticulture years ago, and Institute (CCOVI), and to attend an developed residential educational wine tasting seminar for subdivisions in Niagara professionals. Pictured here in the Falls, St. Catharines, Canadian Wine Library on campus ar~, Weiland, Fonthill and from left: Stephanie Leinemann, a Whitby. As well, he fourth-year Oenology and Viticulture Dr. Frank A. developed many Branscombe student; Gary Pigeau, a PhD student in commercial properties Biotechnology; CCOVI Professor Linda including the Town and Country Bramble; Derek Kontkanen, a Master's Plaza, Niagara Falls, and Midtown student in Oenology; His Excellency Plaza, St. Catharines. He also John Ralston Saul; and Dr. Michael assembled a number of properties to Owen, Interim Director of CCOVI. create Brock University'S campus. In 1977, Dr. Branscombe and his wife, Mildred, established the PHOTO: KEVIN ARGUE Branscombe Family Foundation that has focused on areas of education, Badgers win CIS health and advancement of children's Brock creates institute for youth research causes. Brock University is among the Almost three dozen professors at "The Brock Research Institute for wrestling title many agencies and institutions in the Brock University have joined together Youth Studies provides faculty with an In front of a home crowd of over Niagara area which have been to create a new research institute with exciting opportunity for 1,000 at the Bob Davis Gymnasium, beneficiaries of the foundation. Since a focus on youth studies that will serve multidisciplinary collaboration on the Brock University Badgers men's 1989, the Branscombe foundation has the needs of Niagara and Canada. issues related to youth while advancing wrestling team captured their Canadian given more than $500,000 in The Brock Research Institute for scientific knowledge in this important Interuniversity Sport (CIS) record scholarships to Brock students and also Youth Studies (BRIYS), the only one of field," said Dr. Jack Miller, Associate breaking eighth team title including has contributed to other University its kind in Ontario, brings together a Vice-President of Research, and Dean their fifth straight. initiatives including a recent $250,000 combined total of more than $4 million of Graduate Studies, at Brock. "This In one of the most exciting men's gift to the Good, Better, Brock! campaign in research funding. The BRIYS initiative will serve as a vital link finishes in CIS history, it came down to supporting the current campus involves multidisciplinary alliances between the University and the the final match of the day as Brock's expansion. among 34 professors from five community and will have a direct Evan Macdonald (68kg) defeated The University recognized Dr. academic faculties at Brock, including impact on shaping policy and program Calgary's Damon Booth 10-0 to Branscombe for his distinguished social sciences, business, humanities, development for youth across the capture gold, edging out Calgary by humanitarian service to the Niagara one point. The top three men's applied health sciences and education. country." Peninsula and beyond with an standings were Brock (61), Calgary (60) Niagara community members are also The creation of the BRIYS follows and SFU (59). Brock men captured honourary doctorate in 1995. This was involved in the BRIYS. several years of extensive research by seven medals in total includIng three only one of several honours that he The research targets youth from birth Brock faculty on youth-related issues. gold, one silver and three bronze. received in recognition of his many to late 20s and focuses on areas such Two research groups at the University Brock's Jamie Macari was named years of philanthropy. as resilience, lifestyle choices, media, were recently awarded additional Outstanding Male Rookie and also Dr. Branscombe also was widely aggression, gambling, smoking and provincial and national grants to shared the Fair Play Award. known for his contributions in support literacy. This research involves continue research in resilience and The Brock women finished third in of the aims and objectives of Rotary extensive partnerships with Niagara youth lifestyle choices as well as in the CIS final. Earlier in February, the International. He and his wife were school boards, recreation associations, youth gambling. men's and women's wrestling teams honoured by Rotary International, in youth agencies, public health and the For more information, please go to won this year's Ontario Universities 1999, when their portrait was placed in police service. www.brocku.ca and click on News. Athletic (OUA) championships. its Hall of Honour. Tuesday, March 11, Senate Chamber: Muslim Student Issues In Memoriam This staff awareness luncheon will Dr. Debahrata Sinha, Professor Department of Philosophy in 1974 look at specific issues and concerns Emeritus, Department of Philosophy, ana retired in 1996. the practicing Muslim student has passed away on Thursday, February 20 Professor Sinha will be deeply identified. Areas of discussion will be after suffering a severe brain missed by his loving family, comprising presented specially for the front line hemorrhage. Professor Sinha was a of his wife jayanti, nis son jay, his worker, but are appropriate for all leading expert on Phenomenology and daughter-in-law Amica, and his faculty and staff. Some content areas Existentialism, as well as Eastern grandsons Anand, Anshul and Ishan, will be physical contact, cultural! philosophy. He joined Brock's and by all his friends and admirers. geographical diversity and time for prayerlceremony. Tuesday, March 18, Senate Chamber: Native Way This staff awareness luncheon will look at specific issues and concerns of the Aboriginal students here at Brock University. Although some of the content will be similar to the 2001 presentation on Native Way, additional areas identified as Brock specific will be discussed. Tuesday, March 25: Disability Ernie Harris, Manager, Office of the Anti Etiquette Racism Coordinator, Ontario Ministry of Services for Students with Public Safety and Security, gave the keynote disABILITIES would like to invite all address at the recent "It's A Small World" Conference. staff to join us in viewing and diSCUSSing the short film "Beyond Conference highlights Compliance." This film provides Over 100 delegates participated in suggestions on how we might most the "It's A Small World" conference appropriately provide service to on internationalization, diversity, and persons with various disabilities. , Brock celebrates research innovation cultural relations, sponsored by • Creation Stories Conference, Human Resources, Intensive English Saturday March 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., I Representatives from Canada's major program; Carmen Charette, Senior Vice Language Program, International Co Pond Inlet research funding agencies were at Brock President of the Canada Foundation for This one-day conference will look I University, on February 28, to celebrate Innovation; Community Health Sciences operation, and the Office of the Vice research innovation with faculty Professor Terrance Wade, the recipient President, Academic. The conference at six of the most common teachings members who received a total of more of a Canada Research Chair in youth was held in the Pond Inlet on of creation stories or stories of origin. than $9 million in grants. Thirteen and wellness who will arrive at Brock February 5. judaism, Christianity, Islam, faculty members from across the this summer; Biological Sciences Following the keynote address by Buddhism, Hinduism and the university, who received funding over Professor Vincenzo De Luca, recipient Ernie Harris, Manager, Office of the Hodenosaunee Creation Stories will the past 18 months, were presented of a Canada Research Chair in plant Anti-Racism Coordinator, the Ontario all be identified, with discussion of with certificates. biochemistry and biotechnorogy; Ministry of Public Safety and how we currently can see these I Among the recipients were Brock's three Biological SCiences Professor Charles Security, interactive workshops were original teachings and beliefs in each Canaaa Research Chairs. Pictured from Despres, recipient of a Canada Research of their cultures today. Lunch will left, are: Walt Lastewka, MP for st. Chair in molecular plant pathology; John led by Deborah Mindorff, jackie Catharines, Rene Durocher, Executive Maloney, MP for Erie-lincoln, ana David Cleland, Sheila Young, Geeta Powell, be provided. Director of the Canada Research Chairs Atkinson, President of Brock. Sandra Gruosso, Pamela Gifford, • Assistive Software Leigh Pritchard, Kathy Epp, Dana Demonstration, Thursday, March 13, Morris, Susan McLachlin, Dr. john 1 to 2 p.m., TH244 Sivell, and Deborah Yeager. Find out about new developments Spring Open House is fast approaching! Conference initiators and in the field of assistive software Spring Open House will be held aspects of the University. organizers, Stephanie Marandola and which can assist students by on Sunday, March 23, from 12 If you have any questions about Nina Slack, were encouraged by the providing a variety of learning tools. noon to 4:30 p.m. Prospective your role in Spring Open House, or overwhelming response to the From speech recognition to mind students, parents and the general how you can become involved, please Conference and they look forward to mapping tools, originally developed public are expected to attend in contact Melissa Coleman, at ext. 4685, further developments in this area. for the learner witl1 a disability, these record numbers for this special or bye-mail at:[email protected] progrrtms are increasinglv being recruitment event, and will be For more cletails, click on the Diversity Days 2003 introduced and used in the corporate looking for information on Spring Open House link on the The Student Development Centre world as tools for everyone. programs, athletics, student BrOCK home page under "News and presents Diversity Days 2003 this • 3,d Annual "Making a Difference" services, residences, and all other Events." month. Look for various activities Awards Dinner, March 20,5 to 9 p.m., focused on Aboriginal, Disability, Pond Inlet Matthew's jesus." On March 15, timing effects on Chardonnay vine Cultural and Sexual Orientation Services for Students with presentations will run from 9 a.m. to performance, berry composition and issues. This year, Aboriginal Days disABILITIES is sponsoring a 3rd 4 p.m. wine sensory attributes;" Dr. Wendy For more information on the McFadden Smith, "Grape Diseases-To and Disability Awareness Week are Annl!al ~wards Evening. The included in Diversity Oars, For evening IS an opportunity to conference, please contact Dr. Marko Know Them is to Control Them;" Dr. further information on al the events recognize members of the Brock Zlomislic, at 905-735-2211, ext. 7478 Helen Fisher, "Soil-How to keep it planned throughout the month of community who, through or e-mail: [email protected] working for you." The Food & Wine March, visit www.brocku.ca or call nomination, have been recognized as Community _of Science (COS) Gala was coordinated by Barb Tatarnic ext. 3240. The following events may making a significant contribution to Hands-On Workshop ofCCOVI. be of particular interest to faculty and the life/lives of a student(s) with The Office of Researcn Services Emergency First Aid Course staff. disabilities. We are also excited to and the Office of Graduate Studies A one-day Emergency First/Aid CPR • Staff Diversity Awareness Series, be able to present our guest invite all faculty and graduate course has been sCheduled for every Tuesday in March speaker, Christopher Randall who students to attend a one-hour lab Thursday, March 27, in the Alumni This staff awareness series is despite having a severe speech session to learn more about Lounge. The course is offered free to offered as a luncheon series. To impediment, fanded his first Community of Science. all Brock employees with benefits accommodate staff during their speaking engagement on Canada's This session will focus on: 1) the entitlement, and with the permission lunch hour, an optional runch (cost biggest radio station. CFRB COS funding opportunities database; of their supervisor. The program will $5 per person) will be served from Toronto, and is now in high 2) the COS expertise profiles; 3) run 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 30- 11 :45 a.m. until 12:10 p.m. with demand as a motivational speaker related FAQs. Learn how to update minute lunch (not provided). This the presentation beginning promptly throughout North America. join us your profile, find funding course will also fulfill re-certification at 12:10 p.m. Please RSVP to HR for fun, food (and door prizes). opportunities related to your field of requirements for emergency first aid www.brocku.ca/hr/trainingl Tickets must be purchased or research, and locate potential certificate holders. Lim ited index.html reserved in advance through the collaborators and peer reviewers. enrolment. Please contact Pat Miller, The series will include the Student Development Centre The COS Information Session has at ext. 3123, for further information following presentations: • Aboriginal Achievement Awards been scheduled for Faculty on and registration. Tuesday, March 4, Taro 303: Reception, Friday, March 28, noon Tuesday, April 1. Contact Deborah Welcoming our Gay and Lesbian to 1 p.m., Pond Inlet VanOosten, ext. 3035, for more To the B~ock University Students Each year, Brock University and information. community: This staff awareness presentation will the Aboriginal Student Services Graduate Students are encouraged On November 30, 2002, I focus on what staff can do to ensure recognizes one outstanding to attend the COS workshop on unfortunately suffered a major accident inclusivity in our office areas, services, Aboriginal student. This student is Tuesday, March 11. Graduate while cleaning the eavestroughs at my communications, policies etc. for gay chosen due to their excellence in students should contact Charlotte house. After being rushed to and lesbian students. academics, and in campus and Sheridan, ext. 4390, for details. emergency, I began eight weeks of bed community involvement. According Both sessions have been scheduled rest to heal a brOKen wrist, pelvis and a to Native traditions, this individual in WH 205 from 2 to 3 p.m. lumbar vertebra. is recognized with an Honour Song During my confinement, my spirits Brock University in front of the campus community Large turnout for convention were tremendously lifted and touched Careers begin here! and their peers. Please RSVP to ext. Tne Cool Climate Oenology and by many of my friends and colleagues 3240 or [email protected] Viticulture Institute Brock welcomed at Brock - friends and colleagues who E-mail submissions to: 1,200 registrants on campus, took the time and energy to send me [email protected] Philosophy conference February 18 and 19, for the 2003 their best wishes and support in the University Web site: www.brocku.ca The Brock University Philosophical Ontario Fruit & Vegetable form of gifts, cards, telephone calls and Brock News is a Fublication of the Society will present a conference on Office of Externa Relations. Convention. The event also featured visits. Having a positive support group 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 "Western Ethics - It's Biblical and a sold-out Trade Show and Food & has made an incredible difference in FAX 905-641-5216 Philosophical Beginnings," on Friday, Wine Gala. Presentations by CCOVI my spirit, speed of recovery and my Editor: Heather Junke; Production: MJ Turner; March 14 to Saturday, March 15. faculty included: Dr. Andy Reynolds, outlook towards my situation, which is Communications Director: Mike Farrell The conference win open on "Irrigation, fertigation and water ongoing. relations of Vitis lubrusca vine My family and I are grateful for your The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, March 14, at 9:30 a.m., in the Senate March 19, 2003, with a firm copy deadline of Chamber with the last session of the performance and berry composition" continued support ana send our Friday, March 7, at 4:30 p.m. afternoon at 3:45 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., and "Identifying and Assessing heartfelt appreciation to all of you. Professor Philippa Carter, of Problem Canopies, An Approach to I hope to be back among you very _~u~l!cAT .i§~ ;~ 'WERY TWO WEEKS ' . McMaster University, will give an Vineyard Scorecarding;" Wes soon, '~ Cana~~ y'ost Agreement:: 40065767 address, titled "From David to Ezra to Lowrey, MSc., "Irrigation deficit Fond regards, Herb de Bray Brock News, March 5, 2003. Published by Brock University .... page 3
FACULTY AND STAFF PUBLICATIONS EDUCATION Dimand, Robert. "Irving Fisher on the International Transmission of Booms and Depressions Through Monetary Standards," Journal ofMoney, Credit and Banking Professor Joanne Graham and Professor Ralph Connelly co-presented a session, 35:1 (February 2003), 49-90. "Helping Preservice Teachers Develop Rich Math Learning and Assessment Tasks," at the 7th Annual Conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Dimand, Robert. "Balance of Payments: Keynesian Approach," "Hicks, john R.," Educators (AMTE), held in Atlanta, Georgia, on january 30 to February 1. "Real Balance Effect," "Ricardian Equivalence," and "Schools of Thought in Macroeconomics," in Brian Snowdon and Howard Vane, editors, An Encyclopedia HISTORY of Macroeconomics, Cheltenham, UK, and Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar David Schimmelpenninck recently read two papers at two venues in japan, "Do Publishing, 2002, pp. 35-39, 322-326, 611-615, 628-632, 653-660. the Archives Change the Story? Rethinking the Origins ofthe Russo-japanese War," Dore, M. H. I. "Representative Agent Model," in Brian Snowdon and Howard in Hokkkaido at the Slavic Research Center Winter International Symposium on Vane, editors, An Encyclopedia of Macroeconomics, Cheltenham, UK, and january 29; and "Reflections on the Relevance of Edward Said to Russian Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2002, pp. 623-628. Orientalism," at the japanese Society for the Study of Russian History seminar, in Grant, Barry K. "Genre Films and Cultural Myths." Film International, no.l (2003): Tokyo, on February 2. 27-35. NURSING Helleiner, Jane. 2003 The Politics ofTraveller "Child Begging" in Ireland. Critique Dr. Melanie S. MacNeil has been awarded the Registered Nurses Association of of Anthropology Vol. 23 No.1 pp. 17-33. Ontario (RNAO) Leadership Award in Nursing Education (Academic). MacNeil Leach, Jim and Sioniowski, Jeannette (eds.), Candid Eyes: Essays on Canadian was nominated by her students and colleagues. Documentaries (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2003). The book includes Dr. Heather Lee Kilty and Dr. Melanie S. MacNeil presented "Nursing Leadership the following essays by Brock faculty: Barry Keith Grant, "From Obscurity in Development: What we know about Approaches, Issues, and Effectiveness," atthe Ottawa to Fame in Freedomland: Lonely Boy and the Cultural Meaning of Paul Canadian Nurses Association Leadership Conference in Ottawa. Anka"; jim Leach, "Dark Satanic Mills: Denys Arcand's On est au coton"; jeannette Sloniowski, "Performing the Master Narratives: Michael Rubbo's Waiting for PSYCHOLOGY Fidel"; joan Nicks, "Not a Love Story: A Film About Pornography - Tabloid John Mitterer presented two papers at the 2003 Hawaii International Conference Rhetoric in Interventionist Documentary." on Education, in Honolulu, january 7 to 10. The papers are entitled "Making instructional technology count," and "The beast won't go to sleep: Encouraging meaningful discourses on masculinity." The full papers were also published in the Experience Works Funding applications conference proceedings. On his way to Hawaii, he stopped in New Orleans at the McGraw-Hili Ryerson annual conference to make a presentation about the soon available online to-be-published Second Canadian Edition of Psychology, an introductory Just a reminder that the year deRending on amounts psychology textbook he has adapted for use in Canada. Experience Works Funding received from Tuition Set-Aside and applications for 2003 Fall/winter the Ontario Work-Study Program. On February 11, John Mitterer delivered a presentation, entitled "Teaching With are available online. As a result, the Experience Works Technology as Cognitive Apprenticeship," to faculty members from the University Through Experience Works, a Committee cannot guarantee the of Guelph as part of a lecture series entitled "Engaging Larger Classes." This series variety of on-campus jobs are same amount of funding to is hosted by the University of Guelph Teaching Support Services. available to eligible full-time employers from year to year. students. These jobs provide The application deadline is Friday, valuable skill development and March 14, 2003. Please keep in mind CLASSIFIED work eXRerience to help students that applications will not be accepted For sale: Cigars. Handmade Cuban Cohiba Esplendidos. Box of 25 with Customs prepare for the transition to full after this date. Employers will be seal. Recently purchased and humidor-stored. Asking $175 US or $300 Cdn. time employment after graduation. informed of funding decisions the Phone: 905-468-4945. Availability of funds varies each week of April 14th, 2003.
Brock News, March 5, 2003. Published by Brock University .... page 4 EVENTS Centre for the Arts: Here is the March listing of events: Kings of Swing, Thursday, documentary of recent years. Michael Moore's (Roger and Me) funny and seriously scary March 6 SOLD OUT!; Cowboy junkies, Sunday, March 9, 7:30 p.m., Sean look at America's obsession with guns. O'Sullivan Theatre; Robert Pilon with Doug Riley March 16: Heaven (Tom Tykwer, (U KlGermany/ltaly, 2002) Tom Tykwer's (Run Lola Run) and jane Bunnett, Thursday, March 13, 7:30 first English language film. A luminous, haunting love story that explores moral choices p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; FROGZ, Sunday, within the modern world. Starring Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth, The Talented Mr. Ripley). All March 16, 3 p.m ., David S. Howes Theatre; screenings are held in 35mm in the David S. Howes Theatre, at 7 p.m. Randy Bachman, Friday, March 21, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Kate and Anna Memberships forjanuarytoApril $11 or 2 for $20. Tickets atthedoor: Members $5 / Non McGarrigle, Wednesday, March 26, 7:30 p.m., members $7. All screenings are held in the David S. Howes Theatre at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Centre for the Arts Box Office, at 905-688-5550, ext. 3257 or visit: for the Arts Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Roch Voisine, Friday, March Centre• 28, SOLD OUT! For ticket information, call the www.brocku.calcpdlbufs.html Brock University Box Office, at 905-688-5550, ext. 3257. Multimedia presentation: The Department of Visual Arts, School of Fine and Performing Winter Seminar series: The Department of Biological Sciences presents Thursday, Arts, will present Tom Sherman, Department of Art Media Studies at the University of Syracuse, founding member of A Space Video, Fuse Magazine, and author of Before and March 6, 12 noon, in MC H313, Dr. Kent Prior, Environment Canada, Hull, Que., After the I Bomb: An Artist in the Information Environment. He will give a multimedia "Science, People, and Policy: A Recipe for Rattlesnake Recovery." (Host: Dr. john presentation, "Art Before and After the I Bomb," on Monday, March 1 0, 3 to 5 p.m., Middleton); Wednesday, March 12,12 noon, in MC H313, Dr. Peter Facchini, Canada Research Chair in Plant Biotechnology, Department of Biological Sciences, University Academic South, Rm. 216. All welcome. of Calgary, "A tale of three cell types: The continuing adventures of the world's most Music @ Noon: On Tuesday, March 11, the Department of Music presents a recital controversial plant." (Host: Dr. Vincenzo De Luca); Thursday, March 20, 12 noon, in featuring Piano students; and on Tuesday, March 18, Instrumental students will perform MC H313, Dr. julie St. Pierre, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, "Energy in a recital. join us for a relaxing lunch-break! The recitals will be held in the Sean metabolism during metabolic depression." (Host: Dr. Glenn Tattersall) O'Sullivan Theatre and begin at noon. Admission is free. Concert: The Brock University Women's Chorus will present the second Concordia Physics seminar series: All seminars are held in MC H313, starting at2:15 p.m. March 13: Chamber Concert of the season, on Friday, March 7, at 8 p.m., in the chapel of Dr. An-Chang Shi, of McMaster University, "The Physics of Block Copolymers." March Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary on the campus of Brock University. 20: Dr. C. Fradin, McMaster University, "Measuring the Mobility of Proteins into Living According to conductor Dr. Harris Loewen, the program will be "lively and varied" Cells" April 1 : Dr. C. Svensson, University of Guelph, "Testing the Standard Model at and present sacred and secular works spanning the 16th to the 20th centuries. Tickets Canada's Isotope Separator and Accelerator (lSAC) Facility" are $10 (senior/student: $8) and may be reserved by phoning 905-688-2362, or Classics lecture series: The Department of Classics and the Niagara Peninsula Society of purchased at the door. For further information, please contact Professor Roger j. the Archaeological Institute of America (AlA) present: Sunday, March 16, 3 p.m., in Thistle Humann, at 905-688-2362. 325, "Imaging Death in Classical Athens: Athenian White Lekythoi," Professor john H. Pentimento: The third year Contemporary Drawing Class is holding a Visual Arts Exhibit Oakley, Department of Classical Studies, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, to March 7, in The Gallery, Sean O'Sullivan. The exhibit features the work of Dave Virginia. Suggestions fortopics and speakers are always welcome and will help in planning Aubertin, Stacy Karolyi, Stuart Mcintosh, Lisa Taylor, and Rachel Bridger. future programs. For more information on the series, please contact Leslie Longo-Viccica, Administrative Assistant, Department of Classics, ext. 3575 or [email protected] Art exhibit: The School of Fine and Performing Arts presents the Department of Visual Arts exhibit, "Picturing Humanities Research," by VISA 2F95 and the Humanities Research CFUW meeting: The Canadian Federation of Un iversity Women - Niagara Falls (CFUW) Institute, March 7 to 16, The Gallery, Brock Centre for the Arts. will present Resolution and Repast, with the ON Council Standing Committees, on Tuesday, March 18, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Stamford United Church. Bring a dish for four Brock University Film Society: March 9: Ararat (Atom Egoyan, to six serving and your own cutlery for the potluck. Canada, 2002) Acclaimed Canadian director Atom Egoyan's most Science Fair Open House: All faculty and staff are invited to the Science Fair Open House personal cinematic statement, an intimate, epic and multi on March 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your families and enjoy viewing the projects generational look at the little-known Armenian genocide of 1915. from over 150 students from over 33 regional schools. These students are competing for Also on March 9 BUFS is holding a special repeat screening of over 600 awards and scholarships. For more information, contact jeannine D'Amico, at Bowling for Columbine (Michael Moore, USNCanada, 2002) ext. 3120, or [email protected] at 2 p.m. in the David S. Howes Theatre. The most celebrated Spring Open House is this Sunday Brock expects a large turnout for Village townhouse-style residence Spring Open House, to be held complex. These tours will all be held Sunday, March 23, from 12 p.m. to from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., beginning at 4:30 p.m. High school students, DeCew Residence and at tile parents and all members of the Kenmore Centre directly across from 2002-03 community are invited to the campus the Walker Complex. to find out why more students are Other Open House features offered making Brock University their final in the Walker Complex will include: choice! • An Information Fair featuring There will be a tremendous amount Brock's degree programs, courses and of activity during the day. Free student services that contribute to a unique learning experience: 12 p.m. parking is available in Lot A, and a to 4:30 p.m. in the student! detailea schedule of events will be community' recreation gym; available to visitors when they arrive There WIll be speCial sessions on campus. A Welcome Centre will throughout the day on: be set up in the Walker Complex at • Co-op EducatIon. Brock offers the west end of campus. Greeters will one of the largest selections of co-op provide visitors with programs for the programs in Canada and continues to day, answer their questions and point add new programs throughout its six them in the right direction. faculties. Tours of the exciting new • Business @ Brock - "Making the buildings that are part of Brock's Grade." The first year from high $1 OO-million expansion will run school to univerSIty can be both from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., beginning in exhilarating and challenging. Come the Walker Complex. The emphasis and find out what Brock can do and of the tour is on classrooms, sem inar what students can do before and Wrestling Champions rooms and the other facilities that when they get here to help enhance provide Brock students with a first their chance of having a successful The Brock Men's Wrestling team were part of a banner season for the Department first year. of Athletics, winning the 2002-03 Ontario and Canadian wrestling titles. Back row class learning experience. from left, Dr. Lorne J. Adams, Director of Athletics, Marty Calder, coach, Kelly Krahn, Brock is known for having one of • Med Plus. This non-credit the finest residence systems in the program is designed to enhance trainer, Jeromie Sills, Adam Fera, Jay Allin, Saeed Azerbayjani, Richard DesChatelets, students' preparation for careers in country, and visitors will have a coach; front row from left, Evan MacDonald, Kyle Sweezey, Phil Vanderbeukal, Ryan medicine or health care. Weicker, Clint Kingsbury, Jamie Macari. Absent when the photo was taken were chance to discover why during tours • Experience Plus. This innovative Glenn Lowry, trainer, Stephanie Broer, trainer. of the DeCew, Earp and Vallee career development program is student residences, as well as the offered to all Brock students. The University will also host the annual Niagara Regional Science ~ EON E S 0 AY MAR C H 9 2 003 and Engineering Fair on Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23. This science fair is one example of how elementary and high school students from local school boards take advantage of Brock's facilities. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Pond Inlet to view tne students' work. The best and the brightest students from over 30 regional schools will be participating in the competition. A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, 5t. Catharines, Ontario The University's top music students will perform a selection of music throughout the afternoon in the Walker Complex. Election of a Staff For more information, please Brock Athletics ends banner year contact Recruitment and Liaison Representative to the Services, at 905-688-5550, ext. 4293; Board of Trustees e-mail: [email protected] or visit the with eight championships Web site at www.brocku.ca and look Effective June 30, 2003, there will be under "News and Events." The Brock University Department Gaiters in triple overtime in the one permanent staff vacancy on the of Athletics ended a banner year in championship game by the score of Brock University Board of Trustees. In Palliative Care 2002-03 as they captured eight 9-8 with rookie Matt Marchildon accordance with the General Bylaws of championships including three adding the game winner. the Board of Trustees, permanent staff presentation set for national championships and five Baseball won their first QUA members who are Managers reporting Ontario championships. championship to add to their two directly to the President or to a Vice March 25 Men's Soccer captured their first national crowns (1998, 1999). They President are not eligible to serve. The public is invited to attend a ever CIS championship as the swept OUA rival McMaster in the Nominations for one representative seminar entitled "Palliative Care Giving Badgers became the first ever No.6 best two-out-of-three series. from the permanent staff to fill this At Its Best," at Brock University on seed to capture gold. This game was At the OUA men's and women's vacancy for a three-year term Tuesday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m., to broadcast live across the country on wrestling championships both commencing July 1, 2003, are now learn more about a holistic approach to Sportsnet as rookie Andrew Norton teams captured gold. For the men, invited. Nomination forms may be end-of-Iife care. scored the game winner in the 113th this was their eighth consecutive obtained from the University The presenter, Dr. Heather Lee Kilty Secretariat (ST1200) and must be minute versus the host Carleton and for the women their third title of the Departments of Nursing and signed by at least three members of the defeating them 1-0. Community Health Sciences at Brock, in four years. permanent staff and the nominee, and Men's Rowing captured both the To end the banner year in front of holds a PhD in Health Services from submitted to the Secretary to the Board Walden Ontario (OUA) and national (CURC) a crowd of over 1,000 fans at the of Trustees no later than 4:30 p.m. on championships. This was their Bob Davis Gymnasium, it was the University in Wednesday, April 2, 2003. Minneapolis, second national title in school men's wrestling team capturing the Ballots will lie distributed to all Minn. She has a history. CIS national championship for their members of the permanent staff on or wealth of Men's Lacrosse went a perfect 11-0 fifth straight year. Seven of the nine before Monday, April 7. Completed expertise in the in 2002 to capture the OUFLA Brock wrestlers medalled which ballots are to be retumed to the Secretary areas of grief and championship, their 12th in school included golds from Jamie Macari, to the Board by the close of the poll at bereavement. Her history. They defeated Bishops Ryan Weicker and Evan MacDonald. 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16. experience includes providing Brock's School of Fine and Perfonning Arts workshops for the Dr. Heather Lee Kilty Bereavement Council of receives award for leadership Niagara, educating nurses at 55 Brock University's newly formed tremendous benefit from the cultural "The School of Fine and Performing hospital sites across Ontario on grief School of Fine and Performing Arts and educational experiences the Arts was chosen to receive this award and bereavement, and training (SFPA) is being recognized for its School provides, particularly as we for its contribution to arts and culture volunteers in the palliative care leadership in the advancement of the continue to grow and develop new in the community," said Mae Denby, program at Greater Niagara General arts in Niagara. community relationships." outgoing President of the Council. Hospital in Niagara Falls. The St. Catharines and Area Arts The SFPA, under the leadership of "We see the School of Fine and Kilty's presentation is the second in a Council recently awarded its first Rosemary Hale, Dean of Humanities Performing Arts as an important palliative care seminar series launched ever Institutional Award of Merit to at Brock, offers a wide range of contribution towards building the by the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at Brock. The seminar series is Brock University in recognition of its educational and professional presence of arts and culture in the contribution to the community in a joint effort between Brock and the experiences to students. Established community." Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem. creating the School of Fine and in July 2002, the School is an The School is affiliated with a range Arthur Houston, a former Dean of Performing Arts. interdisciplinary centre for creative of professional cultural organizations Mathematics and Science at Brock, is a "Awards of this sort are positive and scholarly activities relating to the throughout Niagara region to enrich member of the Order and a key reinforcement of the essential link arts. It is made up of the Departments students' experience. Those or9,anizer of the series. between the University and the of Dramatic Arts, Music, Visual Arts, organizations include the Centre for 'The Palliative Care Giving At Its community in the Niagara region," the Centre for Studies in Arts and the Arts, the Niagara Symphony Best" seminar will begin at 7:30 p.m. said Derek Knight, Chair of the Culture as well as Dance courses in Orchestra, Rodman Hall Arts Centre, in South Block 203 at the west end of Department of Visual Arts, which is the Department of Physical Education Theatre Beyond Words and the campus. Admission is free, and part of the SFPA. "Students will see and Kinesiology. Niagara Artists Company (NAC). tickets are not required. thesis title is "Hurry Up and Slow Down: Education to Close the Students compete at Queen's Brock Briefs... Ingenuity Gap." All are welcome. Dr. Mary P
• Centre fo< the Arts: P""ents: Randy Bachman, Ma«h 2t, at, 7:30 p.m., SOLD FACULTY AND STAFF OUT; Kate and Anna McGarrigle, March 26,7:30 p.m.; Roch Voisine, March 28, EDUCATION 7:30 p.m., SOLD OUT; The Just For Laughs Road Show, April 2, 7:30 p.m; Blue On February 14, Dr. Debra Mclauchlan conducted a presentation, titled "Brock University " Rodeo, April 3, 7:30 p.m; Danny, Kingofthe Basement, greatfamilyentertainment!, and The Shaw Festival: A Partnership for Teachers," to the Arizona Symposium of the Arts, _I April 6, 2:30 p.m.; Nils Ling: The Truth About Love and Marriage, AprilS, 7:30 p.m.; in Tucson. Amy Sky, April 10, 7:30 p.m.; Niagara Weave 4, April 11, 7:30 p.m.; Blue Grassy PHYSICAL EDUCATION Knoll, live music accompanies the films of Buster Keaton! April 13, 7 p.m.; Lucien: New Dr. Kelly Lockwood delivered a presentation, entitled "What are varsity ice hockey players Brunswick's Blue Collar Philosopher, April 3D, 7:30 p.m. really skating on?", at the "Skating into the Future" Congress, at the University of New Science Fair Open House: All faculty and staff are invited to the Science Fair Open House on Brunswick, in Fredericton, March 15. Sunday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your families and enjoy viewing the projects Dr. Kelly Lockwood was invited to provide a keynote lecture atthe 2003 Congress on Medicine from over 150 students from over 30 regional schools. These students are competing for over and Science in the Sport of Figure Skating, in conjunction with the 2003 World Figure Skating 600 awards and scholarships. For more information, contact Jeannine D'Amico, at ext. 3120, Championships, Washington DC, March 23 to 26. or e-mail: [email protected] POLITICAL SCIENCE Brock University Film Society: March 23: Invincible (Werner Herzog, Germany, 2001). Based Leah Bradshaw was the keynote speaker at a Symposium on Tyranny at Carleton University, :I!II on a true sto'y 01 a Jewish blacksmith Imm Eastern Poland who causes a held on March 7. The event was sponsored by the Dean of Public Affairs and Management, the 11"1 sensation in the Variete world of Berlin by becoming the strongest man of Dean of Graduate Studies and the Centre for Liberal Education and Public Affairs. Her paper ..... his time and the hope of the Jewish community during the rise of Hitler. was titled: "Power, Poets and Tyrants." • March 30: Talk to Her (Hable Con Ella) (Pedro Almodovar, Spain, 2002). Professor Emeritus Bill Matheson has been awarded the Queen's Golden Jub ilee Commemorative The latest gender-bending film by the director of All About My Mother once again Medal in recognition of volunteer work in the community. He was presented with the award combines sentiment and style in an emotional story of male nurturing. All screenings are held at a ceremony on November 16, in St. Catharines. in 35mm in the David S. Howes Theatre, at 7 p.m. Tickets at the door: Members $5 / Non members $7. All screenings are held in the David S. Howes Theatre, at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Centre for the Arts Box Office, at 905-688-5550, ext. 3257 or visit: PUBLICATIONS www.brocku.calcpcflbufs.html Amprimoz, Alexandre L. "DBA, I'immigrant," "Le lumineux," "Le noroit," "Les limbes du Music@Noon: The Department of Music will feature Voice Students in a recital on Tuesday, sommeil," "Villes Blanches," "Saint Apolinaire, eveque des petites Ravennes," DEGAINE TA March 2S; on Tuesday, April 1, the Department of Music presents a Faculty Recital featuring RIME No. 27 (Mars-avril 2003) p. 33-35. Gordon Cleland on cello and Dr. Karin Di Bella on piano; and on Wednesday, April 2, the Department of Music's Voice, Piano and Instrumental Students will perform in a recital. Join Bell, H.E. and Yaqub, A. On generalised quasi-periodic rings, Mathematical Proceedings of the us for a relaxing lunch-break! The recitals will be held in the Sean O'Sullivan Theatre and begin Royal Irish Academy 102A (2002), 141-148. at noon. Admission is free. Li, Yuanlin. "On the normalizer problem for integral group rings of torsion groups," Israel Department of Music Lecture Series: Dr. Timothy McGee, Professor of Musicology, University Journal of Mathematics, Vol, 132 (2002), 169 - 174. ofToronto will discuss "The Sound of (Medieval) Music," on Wednesday, March 26, at noon, in TH147. All are welcome to attend. ENCORE!! The Department of Music's Professional Concert Series presents Bizet's Carmen on Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. Atelier Iyrique de L'Opera de Montreal captures the power and EVENTS beauty of Bizet's sublime masterpiece in this striking production by one of Canada's leading Brown Bag Seminars: The Student Development Centre's Personal Counselling Service invites opera companies. This event is co-sponsored by Centre for the Arts, Brock University. Tickets the Brock community to attend its lunch-hour seminar, Taking Care of Yourself at Work and are available at the Box Office, ext. 3257; $27.50 adults, $22.50 seniors/students. Play, on Thursday, March 20, noon to 1 p.m., Alumni Lounge (13th floor). Classics lecture series: The Department of Classics and the Niagara Peninsula Society of the Physics seminar series: All seminars are held in MC H313, starting at 2:15 p.m. March 20: Archaeologicallnstituteof America (AlA) present: Saturday, April12, 6:30 p.m., Port Dalhousie Dr. C. Fradin, McMaster University, "Measuring the Mobility of Proteins into Living Cells" Yacht Club, Special Dinner Lecture, "Greek and Roman Technology: Ancient Sources and April 1 : Dr. C. Svensson, University of Guelph, "Testing the Standard Model at Canada's Modern Experiments," Professor William Biers, Department of Art History and Archaeology, Isotope Separator and Accelerator ((SAC) Facility" University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri. The tickets cost $40 (dinner + tax Winter Seminar series: The Department of Biological Sciences presents Thursday, March 20, deductible donation). They can be picked up at the Department of Classics. Contact Dr. 12 noon, in MC H313, Dr. Julie St. Pierre, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, "Energy Michael Carter, ext. 3796. Suggestions for topics and speakers are always welcome and will metabolism during metabolic depression." (Host: Dr. Glenn Tattersall); Thursday, March 27, help in planning future programs. For more information on the series, please contact Leslie Longo 12 noon, in MC H313, Dr. Bryan Stewart, Division of Life Sciences, University ofToronto at Viccica, Administrative Assistant, Department of Classics, ext. 3575 or e-mail: leslie®brocku.ca Scarborough, "The role of Drosophila NSF2 in synaptic structure and function." (Host: Dr. Joffre CFUW meeting: The Canadian Federation of University Women - St. Catharines (CFUW) Mercier); Monday, March 31, 12 noon, in MC H313, Dr. Mary Brindle, Senior Surgery wi II present "The Good Earth," with Nicolette Novak, of The Good Earth Cooking School and Resident, University of British Columbia, "In Vivo Detection of Pulmonary Gene Therapy." Food Company, on Tuesday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m., at the St. Catharines Golf and Country Club. For (Host: Dr. Ian Brindle); Thursday, April 3, 12 noon, in MC H313, Dr. Yousef Haj-Ahmad, more information, please contact Barbara Kennedy, Program Co-chair, at 905-688-5550, ext. 4143. Biological Sciences, Brock, "Canadian biotechnology challenges." O.Malley Lecture caIIs for a Bud Light Institute story to Brock on March 18 as he presented the 2003 Terry O'Malley Lecture in Marketing and Advertismg. "I have tne best job in the world," said McCrory. "I make ads, and not just that, I make beer ads." The Bud Light Institute campaign has been praised by industry peers as an outstanding advertising concept, admired for its ability to grow from its original idea into a broad-based Terry Boak, VP Academic and Provost, left, program that stretches across a variety congratulates Terry O'Malley on receiving of media platforms and continues to the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal. expand each year with new storylines. consumers to experience the brand "In general though, advertising is and to be part of the brand. The not an easy gig," added McCrory. release of the CD "Ulterior "You are lUCKY if you get to work on one campai9,n like this just once in Emotions," and a search for the Bud your career. ' Light Institute Summer CEO were all His entertaining presentation, in front part of Downtown Partners' efforts to of more than 450 people at the David bring the campaign to life with S. Howes Theatre, included a series of consumers. McCrory described it as lV and audio clips of Bud Light "return on involvement" and said Institute advertising over the four-year interacting with consumers is the life of the campaign. He also touched driving force behind the future of Jeff McCrory of The Downtown Partners DDB gave an entertaining presentation which marketing. included a series of TV and audio clips of Bud Light Institute advertising. on the essential steps involved in creating an advertising campaign. The campaign, launched in 2000, Jeff McCrory is the type of guy who created The Bud Light Institute He stressed the need for advertisers has resulted in significant growth in you would like to sit down with and advertiSing campaign for Labatt to take risks - "unconventional Bud Light sales while the advertising talk about advertising over a nice, Breweries. He and his colleagues actions" - in order to find solutions on television and radio continues to cold beer - a Bud Light to be exact. have helped Budweiser become one that are different. increase in popularity. As for McCrory is part of the advertising of the fastest growing brands in One of the keys to the Bud Light Downtown Partners, the agency has genius of The Downtown Partners Canada. Institute's success, said McCrory, was gained international recognition for DDB, the Toronto ad agency which McCrory brought the Bud Light developing a campaign that allowed its U.S. market work for Anheuser Busch, brewers of Budweiser. Three Budweiser ads created by the Toronto Iw E D N E 5 DAY APR L 2 200 3 group were featured during this year's Super Bowl. The lecture series was established by advertising executive Terry O'Malley, a St. Catharines native and one of the leading figures in modern Canadian advertising, in conjunction with Brock's Department of Communications, Popular Culture and Film. Prior to McCrory's presentation, A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario O'Malley was presented with the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in recognition of his service to his country and community. rhe presentation was made by Terry Brock professor receives provincial Boak, Vice-President Academic and Provost, on behalf of Walt Lastewka, MP for St. Catharines. leadership award for nursing education 0' Malley is the former creative director and partner in Toronto-based A Brock University professor of "The Registered Nurses Association more of a privilege given that my Vickers and Benson Advertising (now nursing has been chosen from nurses of Ontario is proud to recognize students and colleagues nominated Vickers and Benson Arnold.) In more across Ontario as this year's recipient Professor MacNeil's contributions," me for it. Brock's Department of than 30 years at V&B, O'Malley of the RNAO Leadership Award in said Adeline Falk-Rafael, President of Nursing is full of today's and helped build the agency into one of Nursing Education (Academic) in the RNAO. "This award is a tribute to tomorrow's leaders, and I am the leading brands in the Canadian recognition of her excellence as a her contributions to the nursing extremely proud to be part of this advertising industry. O'Malley's nursing educator in a university or profession in Ontario." exceptional team." creative contributions spanned a college setti ng. MacNeil, a practising registered MacNeil is also nominated by her wide spectrum of businesses and The Registered nurse who completed her doctorate students and teaching colleagues for public service categories, from fast Nurses in health-care education in 2001, the Toronto Star 2003 Nightingale foods (McDonald's Restaurants) to Association of teaches nursing leadership, Award, an annual award that breweries (Carling Red Cap Ale) to a Ontario selected management and theory at Brock. recognizes the extraordinary efforts role as key strategist on the federal Dr. Melanie She also taught well ness and and excellence of Ontario's nurses. Liberal Party's Red Leaf MacNeil of the processes ofhealth, sexuality and The award recognizes someone in Communications team that helped Department of anatomy for five years as a lecturer the nursing profession who has win electoral victories for former Nursing as the with the Department of Community touched the lives of others in a Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. 2003 recipient of Health Sciences. Her research special way. It can be someone who the leadership interests are retention and has eased the life of a dying patient award for her role recruitment of nurses as well as risk or someone who has taught or . . in enhancing the behaviour in aboriginal youth. She is mentored others, becoming an Open House a Dr. Melanie MacNeil image of nursing also actively involved in curriculum inspiration and role model. The by encouraging critical thinking, development and evaluation for Toronto Star will announce the 2003 innovation and debate about nursing Brock's nursing program and is a recipient of the Nightingale Award on huge success issues, and for acting as a role model public speaker about nursing May 10. Spring Open House on Sunday, and mentor. MacNeil will receive the leadership. MacNeil has also won an March 23, was the largest in Brock's award at the RNAO's annual "It is such an honour to receive this international teaching award and has general meeting in Markham, on prestigious award for leadership in been nominated for an international history, drawing between 6,000 and Friday, April 11. nursing," said MacNeil. "It is even leadership award in New York State. 6,500 visitors to campus. Recruitment and Liaison Services would like to thank all the faculty Brock expert to share insight into city's development dilemma and staff for helping to make the A Brock Challenges in a Changing World," as Fullerton will discuss the various event a success! If you have any University part of tne President's Community options available to St. Catharines as it comments or suggestions, please lecturer will Luncheon Series, held in partnership seeks to address these issues, including contact Melissa Coleman, Spring provide insights with Brock University and the St. downtown revitalization; brownfields Open House Co-ordinator, at mto a broacf Catharines Chamber of Commerce. development; "retrofitting suburbia"; range of [email protected]. We look The community is invited to attend transit-oriented development; and forward to seeing you at Fall Preview development this insightful and informative expansion of the urban growth boundary. Day on Sunday, October 19. issues facing the presentation. The event will be ~eld He will also provide nis views on the City of St. from 11 :30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with advantages and disadvantages of each Catharines in the lunch served at noon. approach in light of various social, Christopher Fullerton co~ing years Fullerton will focus on how St. demographic and political trends. dUring an Catharines, like most Canadian cities, TiCKets for the luncheon are $25 per Mark your calendar address, on Tuesday, April 15, at the is struggling with the dilemma of how person or $21 for St. Catharines All faculty and staff are Quality Hotel Parkway Convention to accommodate future residential, Chamber of Commerce members VISA cordially invited to The Centre, St. Catharines. commercial and industrial development or MasterCard accepted. Please RSVP President's End of Term Mixer, to Christopher Fullerton will discuss "St. in ways that are economically efficient, by April 11 to Julia Gottli, 905-688- be held on Tuesday, April 15, Catharines in the 21 st Century: environmentally sustainable, and 5550, ext. 3245 or e-mail: 3:30 to 5 p.m., in Pond Inlet. Development Opportunities and socially equitable. During his talk, [email protected] The title of McArthur's speech was, the research programs of Professors "North American Influence on japanese Art van der Est, Heather Gordon, and Brock Briefo ... Culture." She won a YAMAHA keyboard Stuart Rothstein, of the Department of mt::I'~~ as a s~ial prize for her excellent speech Chemistry, and Adonis Skandalis, of and performance. the Department of Biology. McArthur, who is a double major in music and linguistics, is the Friends and colleagues of the President of the Brock japanese Club. late Pam Pratt: She has also been awarded an I am writing in regard to the recent Association of International Education passing of our dear friend and japan Scholarship at Nagoya Gakuin colleague Pam Pratt. We all miss Pam University for 2003-2004. very much, and want to dedicate a The contest was established in park bench/garden memorial on 1982 for the purpose of deepening campus in her memory. She would the friendship between Canada and have liked this idea and would have japan by promoting interest in the been overwhelmed by this gesture. japanese language. With this in mind, we are asking Pam's friends and colleagues to join us in Students present research making this garden memorial a reality. Five fourth-year undergraduate Please send a donation of your students from the Departments of choice, by Friday, May 30, to lesa Chemistry, Biology, and the Centre Mansfield, Administrative Assistant, for Biotechnology presented results Preservice Department. Please make from their research projects at the cheques payable to "Brock University" 31 st Southwestern Ontario and on die subject line indicate "Pam Undergraduate Student Chemistry Pratt Memorial." An official receipt for Conference, hosted by McMaster tax purposes will be issued for amounts University, on March 22. of $10 and above. If you have any The five students and the titles of questions, please contact lesa Mansfield, their talks were: ext. 3341, or Pat Hodgson, ext. 3339. • Yana Bukhman, "Molecular - lesa Mansfield, dynamics simulations of Administrative Assistant, monosubstituted l,4-napthoquinone Faculty of Education Special guests electron acceptors in the A1 binding site of Photosysteml." Bukhman's Thesis hearing On March 27, Brock International held a luncheon as a special welcome for a group of 22 There will be a thesis defense for international students and faculty who are visiting the Niagara area as part of the Canada presentation won first prize in the European Community Programme for Cooperation in Higl1er Education and Training. Dr. theoreticaVphysical chemistry division. MEd student Karen Forgrave on Sheila Bennett, Faculty of Education, is the hostforthe 1 O-dayvisitthatinvolves students from • Patrick Cassolato, "Structure of Thursday, April 10, at 10 a.m., in Finland, Ireland and Spain. Bennett is one of four Canadian partners and four European human alpha-tocopherol transfer AN339. The thesis title is "Exploring partners involved in the project, entitled" Advancing Indusionary Practice in Post-Secondary protein as predicted by comparative the Use of Prediction and Education." From left, at front, Marta Rodriquez, of Spain, and Pauline Creighton, co-coordinator protein modelling." Summarization to Increase Students' of the visit; standing from left, Pairi Muranen, of Finland, Anne O'Connor, of Ireland, Markku • Stefan larrass, "Automated Reading Comprehension." All are Jokinen, of Finlano, Brock Professor Sheila Bennett and Brock Professor Sybil Wilson. histogram filtering approach to welcome. Dr. lesly Wade-Wooley, Photo by MJ Turner. energy and geometry optimization of External Examiner; Dr. Vera Woloshyn, er.... ¥'iI wavefunctions. " Thesis Supervisor; Dr. Rosemary Large Format Printing C. For a One-Year Term (1) (ending • laurel Pegram, "Efficient Spring Convocation 2004): Young, Committee Member; and Dr. With the conference season fast generation of low-energy folded Anne Elliott, Committee Member. approaching, Photoc0p'y Services in Melanie MacNeil (Nursing) states of a model protem. Automated the james A. Gibson library wishes to Healthstyles events histogram filtering-" Swim registration remind all faculty and staff of the Healthstyles presents the following • Elke Uribe, "Quantification of Swim Registration continues for the large Format Printing Service located programs: spontaneous·abberant transcripts in new Spring program. Register by on fhe 5th floor of the library. • Earrings for Easter the human HPRT gene." calling ext. 3387 or by visiting the Photocopy Services Staff can custom Tuesday, April 15, MCA315, These students are participating in Welcome Desk in the Walker Complex. print photo-quality posters and Cost: $4 banners that can enhance conference Get a head start on spring! Beaded p'resentations and promotional Dragonfly Earrings, using wire and EVENTS aisplays. several kmds of 6eads. Fmd out about For more information, call ext. 3263, "daggers," "cubes" and work with large Music @ Noon: Wednesday, April 2, Recital: Department of Music Voice, Piano and e-mail: [email protected]. or size japanese tube beads. Bring a pair Instrumental Students, Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Tuesday, April 8, The University consult the library'S Web page at: of pliers, needle nose if you have them, Women's Chorus and Wednesday, April 9, The University Mixed Chorale, conducted http://www.brocku.callibrary/. and join Catherine Picheniuk for by Dr. Harris loewen, Concordia lutheran Seminary Chapel. All are welcome. Senate election results another fun class. Come away from the Admission is free. Congratulations to the following session with some beautiful earrings. Winter Seminar series: The Department of Biological Sciences presents Thursday, faculty who have been elected to No special skills required. To register, April 3, 12 noon, in MC H313, Dr. Yousef Haj-Ahmad, Biological Sciences, Brock, Senate for the terms indicated. A total please sign-up at the Welcome Desk in "Canadian biotechnology challenges."; Tuesday, April 8, 12:30 p.m., MC H313, Dr. of 13 nominations for the 12 the WalKer Complex by Wednesday, Ragai Ibrahim, Department ofB iology, Concordia University, "Reflections on past and positions available were received by April 9. present adventures in flavonoid research." (Host: Dr. Vincenzo De luca); Thursday, the closing date of March 4, 2003. • Weight Watchers April 1 0, 12 noon, in MC H313, Dr. lining Tian, Southern Crop Protection & Food The balrots were counted in This weight-loss program is Research Centre, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, london, Ont., "Manipulation of accordance with Faculty Handbook continuing to operate on Campus at Transgene Expression in Plants." (Host: Dr. Adonis Skandalis); Thursday, April 17, 12 II: 3.4.7. As the last two nominees the request of faculty and staff and has 26 people registered in the once noon, in MC H313, Dr. Ken Giles, President, New leaf Plant Sciences Inc., Ridgeville, were tied for the one-year-term Ont., "The Unexamined life ..... " (Host: Dr. Alan Castle.) position, the successful nominee was weekly meetings. The program aetermined by a draw. includes a weekly weigh-in and Brown Bag Seminars: The Student Development Centre's Personal Counselling A. For a Three-Year Term (10) information session from noon to Service invites the Brock community to attend its lunch-hour seminar, Planning to (ending Spring Convocation, 2006): 1 p.m., each Wednesday. The cost Make Changes?, on Friday, April 4, noon to 1 p.m., Alumni lounge (13th floor). John Cairney (Community Health of the program for faculty and staff is ~ Brock Un;ven;ly FUmSodety,Apr;! 6, In\aetoijuan Carlos Fresnadillo, $155 and $135 for students. The next Sciences) II"'~ Spain 2002) Stylish, crackling with ingenUity, Intacto was showered John Hay (Community Health Sciences) session is scheduled to begin on -if' with Spain's2002 Goya-Award nominations including best new director. Frances Owen (Child and Youth Studies) Wednesday, April 16 with an . All screenings are held in 35mm in the David S. Howes Theatre at 7 p.m. Michael Plyley (Physical Education information session on Wednesday, Tickets at the door: Members $5 / Non-members $7. All screenings are held in the and Kinesiology) April 9. The information session will afso provide an opportunity to David S. Howes Theatre at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Centre for the Arts Danny Rosen6erg (PhYSical Box Office, at 905-688-5550, ext. 3257 or visit: www.brocku.calcpcflbufs.html Education and Kinesiology) register as the program can only Stan Sadava (Psychology) proceed with 20 or more participants. This is the final screening of the current season. In August, watch for the BUFS Fall Barbara Sainty (Accounting and Finance) All meetinss and information sessions 2003 Schedule (September - December) of great new international films. Barnett Singer (History) take place m the Walker Complex Ensemble Concerts: Please join us for an evening of music by our large ensembles: Susan Sydor (Education) Room 240. If you need further Tuesday, Apri 18, 7 p.m., University Wind Ensemble conducted by Timothy White, Allister Young (Accounting and Finance) information or to register, please e Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m., Choral Ensemble Concert: B. For a Two-Year Term (1) (ending mail Healthstyles at University Women's Chorus conducted by Dr. Harris loewen, St. Paul Street Spring Convocation 2005): [email protected] by Tuesday, April 2. United Church, st. Catharines; Saturday, April 12, 7:30 p.m., Choral Ensemble Evangelia Tsiani (Community Health Concert: University Mixed Chorale conducted by Dr. Harris loewen, St. Thomas Sciences) • Information on Cancer Tuesday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to Anglican Church, Ontario Street, St. Catharines. Tickets: $10 adults, $8 seniors/ 2 p.m., Walker Complex Food Court students (at the door). The Regional Municipality of . Senior Student Recitals: Come and hear the Department of Music's third and fourth Brock University Niagara-Public Health Department year students performing major works by various composers. All recitals are free and Careers begin here! will have information available on open to the public: Sunday, April 13, 3 p.m., Voice students at st. Thomas Anglican campus to share with you on the Church, Ontario Street, St. Catharines; April 14, 15, 16, 7:30 p.m., Piano and E-mail submissions to: early detection of cancer. Instrumental Students, Sean O'Sullivan Theatre. [email protected] Student excellence CFUW meeting: The Canadian Federation of University Women - Niagara Falls University Web site: www.brocku.ca (CFUW) will present Travel the World Free, with Barbara Elias, on Tuesday, April 15, Brock News is a publication of the Brock student Vicky McArthur, Office of External Relations. (jAPA 1 P81) was a prize winner at the from 7 to 9 p.m., at the la Marsh Room, Victoria Branch, Niagara Falls Public library. 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 21 st Ontario japanese Speech For more information, please contact Margaret Harrington, at: FAX 905-641-5216 Contest, held at the University [email protected] Editor: Heather ,unke; Production: M, Turner; Toronto, on March 8. Communications Director: Mike Farrell • Cenlre 10, the Mh, The Just For Laughs Road Show, Apr;! 2, 7,30 p.m., She and two other Brock students, Blue Rodeo, April3, 7:30p.m., SOLD OUT!; Danny, KingoftheBasement, The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, Saverino Longo (jAPA 1 POl), and ~ Great fam i1y en~ertainme~t!, April 6, 2:30p.m.; Nils ling.: The Truth About April 16, 2003, with a firm copy deadline of _ Friday, April 4, at 4:30 p.m. Kenneth Tjioe (JAPA 1 PO 1), were 5' love and Marriage, Apnl 5, 7)Op.m.; Amy Sky, Apnl 10, 7:30 p.m.; among 50 students from universities Niagara Weave 4, April 11, 7:30 p.m.; Blue Grassy Knoll, live music PUBLICATION IS EVERY TWO WEEKS across Ontario to compete in the accompanies the films of Buster Keaton! April 13, 7 p.m.; lucien: New Canada Post Agreement ;; ~()()65767 competition. Brunswick's Blue Collar Philosopher, April 3D, 7:30 p.m. Brock News, April 2, 2003. Published by Brock University ....page 3
FACULTY AND STAFF BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY William Liddell presented a paper at the American Association of Behavioral and Social John Mitterer presented a colloquium, entitled "Cognitive apprenticeship and digital Sciences in Las Vegas, February 10 to 12. The paper was entitled, "A Conceptual technology in large-class instruction," at Grant MacEwan College, on March 18, and at Red Broadening of the Vroom-Yetton-Jago ModeL" He presented a second paper at the Deer College the following day. American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, also in Las Vegas, February 20 SPORT MANAGEMENT to 24. The paper was entitled, "The AI Queda Organization 2002-2003: Its Cell Hilary A. Findlay presented a paper, titled "The Impact of a Mandatory Arbitration System Structure - A Case Study." on the Decision-Making Authority of the Sport Organization," at the 16th Annual Sports, COMMUNICATIONS, POPULAR CULTURE AND FILM STUDIES Physical Education, Recreation and Law Conference (of the Society for the Study of the On Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and 16, Professor Barry K. Grant was a featured guest Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity), in Atlanta, Georgia, March 7 to 9. on City TV's Sex TV. The topic of the show was sex and horror. Joan Nicks is the Niagara Artist Centre's 2003 recipient of the Laura Sabia Award for her cultural and academic contributions to the community. PUBLICATIONS ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Letourneau, M.J. and Houghten, S.K. "Optimal Ternary (1 0,7) Error-Correcting Codes," Elizabeth Sauer was elected to the International Association of University Professors of Congress us Numerantium 155 (2002), 71-80. English, which currently has 560 members from 43 different countries. Membership is conferred on university professors of English Language and/or Literature and on other Patrick, Donna. 2003. Language socialization and second language acquisition in a scholars of distinction in these and related fields. multilingual Arctic Quebec community. In Robert Bailey and Sandra Schecter (Eds.), GEOGRAPHY Language Socialization in Bilingual and MUltilingual Societies. Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters, pp. 165-181. The following faculty gave papers at the 99th Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers in New Orleans, March 5 to 9: Hugh Gayler, Smart Growth and the Rosenberg, Danny. "Athletics in the Ward: Neighborhoods, Jews, and Sport in Toronto, Preservation of a National Resource; Michael Ripmeester, Homeplace: Mississaugan 1900-1939," in Ralph C. Wilcox, David L. Andrews, Robert Pitter and Richard L. Irwin, Landscapes and the Politics of Identity; and Tony Shaw, An Analysis of Radiation Inversions editors, Sporting Dystopias: The Making and Meaning of Urban Sport Cultures. Albany, for the Use of Wind Machines in Southern Ontario, Canada. David Butz was a panelist in N.Y.: State University of New York Press, 2003, pp. 137-151. a session on Caribbean Stories: 'Representing' voices from the Margin? - Constructing Segalowitz, S.J. and Rapin, I. Handbook of Child Neuropsychology, second edition, Terrain, Tourism and Identities. Deborah Leslie was a co-organizer and co-chair of two Part 1 (2002) and Part 2 (2003). Amsterdam: Elsevier. sessions on Reassessing the Links between Global Commodity Chains and Regional Development, and was a discussant in a session on Women, Space and Technology. Segalowitz, S. J., and Hiscock, M. (2002). The emergence of a neuropsychology of MANAGEMENT, MARKETING AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT normal development: developmental neuroscience and a new constructivism. In S. J. Alexandra R. Kapur-Fic was a participant in a panel discussion on Foreign Aid: How Segalowitz and I. Rapin (Eds.), Child neuropsychology, Part 1 (pp. 7-27). Amsterdam: Effective is it? CTS Television, March 5. On March 12, she was invited by the Promotion Elsevier. Department, Pen Centre, to read to the children from her book the COSMIC ZOO, in St. Segalowitz, S. J., and Schmidt, L. A. (2003). Developmental psychology and the Catharines, as part of the school-break activities. neurosciences. In J. Valsiner and K. J. Connolly (Eds.), Handbook of Developmental POLITICAL SCIENCE Psychology (pp. 48-71). London: Sage. Dr. Hevina Dashwood gave the following presentations: March 5: "Globalization and the Virgulti, Ernesto. "Lies My Father Told Me: Boccaccio's Novelletta of Filippo Balducci Responsibilities of the Corporate Sector," for the University Women in Niagara (UWIN) and His Son," Chapter One in the volume The Italian Novella, ed. Gloria A!laire (New group, in Niagara-on-the-Lake. March 13, "Issues of Corporate Governance," at the Forum York and London: Routledge, 2003): pp. 15-32. on Canadian Corporate Responsibility in Belize, (keynote speaker Robert F. Kennedy Jr.) at the Munk Centre for International Studies, University ofToronto. March 18, "Corporate Responsibility and Democratic Governance in Africa," sponsored by the Buffalo Niagara CLASSIFIED World Connect - Great Decisions Program, at Western New York Public Broadcasting For rent: Two-bedroom winterized cabin near Algonquin Park, 100' frontage on Bonnechere Station (WNED), in Buffalo. River, $500/Wk, call 905-641-4561.
Brock News, April 2, 2003. Published by Brock University ....page 4 Program guide Registration opens for Parenting conference available now early childhood educator who writes a • The Pressure Cooker Syndrome, This spring, active learning is the weekly parenting column for the with Kim Penwarden theme in Continuing EducatIon. From St. Catharines Standard. For parents of children of any age. May through July, Continuing Education • The Heart of Parenting: Helping Tips and Tools for parents to help deal is offering 33 non-credit courses ranging Young Children Manage Emotions effectively with anger in the from mountain biking for women to with Barbara Dyszuk family. Penwarden is a Parent Educator exploring shipyards, and Harry Potter. For parents of toddlers and pre and Program Coordinator for The innovative day-camp program ., Bethlehem Place. schoolers. Practical information and introduced last summer, Campus strategies for coaching children to The conference will also feature a Adventures for Grandparents and understand and manage their feelings. Marketplace of commercial and Grandchildren, met with rave reviews PARENTING Dyszuk works in the Family Health non-profit organizations, which and will be offered again this August. CONFERENCE Program for the Regional Municipality opens at 8 a.m., in the Thistle Details on these and many other of Waterloo and is a freelance Corridor. programs can be found in the latest The Sixth Annual Niagara Parenting parenting consu Itant. Parents attending the conference can Issue of the Brock University Community Education and Recreation Conference 2003 will be held on • Bullying: Identification and enrol their school-age children (ages 6 Programs guide. Recently distributed Saturday, May 24, at Brock University. Intervention Strategies with Zopito to 12 years) in a day-long program throughout Niagara and to all faculty Dr. Umesh Jain, head of the Adult! Marini combining art and recreation activities. and staff, the guide includes courses Adolescent Attention Deficit! For parents of school-aged children Please sign-up early as there is limited and camp programs offered by a variety Hyperactivity Program at the Clarke and teens. Discussion on practical enrolment. of Brock departments including Continuing Institute of Psychiatry in Toronto, will strategies for identifying and preventing Child care is also available for Education, Recreation Services, Department give the keynote address, beginning at bullying, based on an understanding of children, ages 18 months to five years, of Athletics, CA TI and others. 9 a.m. In his address, "The Common the psychological and environmental at the Rosalind Blauer Centre for Child Copies of the Brock University Sense Way to Parent," the father of four factors that encourage bullying Care. Pre-registration is required to Community Education and Recreation will share his views on how parents can behaviour. Marini is a professor in the attend the conference, and is on a first Programs guide are available at the better trust their own instincts in a Department of Child and Youth Studies, come, first served basis. The deadline Welcome Desk in the Schmon Tower, world saturated with various kinds of Brock University. for receipt of all conference registration local public libraries or through expert advice. • Surviving the Teenage Years: When forms, including day-care and child Continuing Education by calling 905- During the afternoon, conference the Counting and the Magic Stops, with activity fees, is May 2. 688-5550, ext. 4775. participants can pick from the following Tony Antidormi For more information on the series of workshops: This workshop will help parents conference and how to register, please Staff member, student • Toddlers! The Wonder of it All, determine when it is important to take contact Julie Bacyznski, at ext. 4070. with Gertrud Liho charge and when to let go of their Registration forms are available at the honoured by United Way Respecting and recognizing toddlers teenagers. Antidormi is a Child and Child and Youth Studies office SAB 455 Two members of the Brock community growing independence can help to Youth Worker with the Niagara Centre and the Information Desk in the were recognized for their outstanding avoid head-on collisions. Liho is an for Youth Care. Schmon Tower foyer. efforts durIng the St. Catharines and District United Way Campaign at a recent United Way Campaign Awards Brock honours student athletes Dinner, held March 19. Fifth year men's soccer player John CIS Championship this past fall, Director of Athletics Dr. Lorne J. Adams AI Ross, of Central Stores!Shipping and Kamendy, of St. Catharines, and fifth year recording a 12-5-2 record and a also presented five prestigious Director's Receiving, was recognized as Employee women's swimmer Nikki Huggins, also of nation's best 0.76 goals against Awards which go to those who have Campaign Coordinator of the Year, and St. Catharines, were named tile 2002- average. made a significant contribution to Badger Brandon Larry, of the Brock Universi~ 2003 Brock University Athletes of the The President's Cup award winner, Athletics. Those recipients were Paul Students' Union, was recognized as the Year during the Brock Athletics Awards which goes to the Female Team of the Dwyer (Badger Paul), Dan Katolinsky, Rookie Volunteer of the Year for his work celebration held on March 26. Year, went to the Women's Wrestling Matt Osborne, Erin Gauthier and Ryan with the local high schools in the youth In the team of the year category, Men's Team who captured their third straignt Dudley. campaign. Soccer took home the first ever OUA Championship and finished with For more information on this year's Congratulations to both AI and Chancellor's Cup for the Male Team of a bronze medal performance at the CIS award winners, go to: www.brocku.cal Brandon on this well deserved honour! the Year as they captured their first ever Championship. athletics! New online community Centre for the Arts receives second makes it 'e-asy' for grads major arts and culture grant to stay in touch together. I am confident that the Centre for the Arts will continue its The University is making it "e-asy" to proud of their contributions and look • ~a~ba~i~:I~~~ctor of leadership role in the Niagara stay connected with BroCK graduates. forward to having students involved I.~ the Centre for the On April 1, the Office of External in future development of the site." , Arts, is delighted to community, providing the citizens Relations - Alumni Affairs officially Brockpeople.ca provides grads with S announce thatfor the of St. Catharines-Niagara with launched brockpeople.ca - a new access to an Alumni Directory, second consecutIve culturally rich and diverse arts online community available to the Business Directory, links to news and year, the Department of Canadian programming." more than 45,000 graduates of the events at the University, and special Heritage has awarded the Centre In accepting the grant, Slade University. offers to products and services made for the Arts a grant in the amount acknowledged flit is particularly "We are very excited to launch available through Brock's alumni of $49,500 under the gratifying for me to receive this brockpeople.ca," says Christine jones, partnerships. As well, Brockpeople.ca programming support component grant on behalf of Brock's Centre Director, Development and Alumni provides grads with a permanent of the Arts Presentation Program for the Arts as it confirms that the Affairs. "The online community will e-mail forwarding address. A log-in (APC). The grant is to defray part work we do in our community is bring many graduates together and and password is required from grads to of the costs associated with the recognized by our peers, the provide an extraordinary opportunity access the site as part of the measures 2003-2004 Professional Canadian government and more for them to stay in touch with each to ensure privacy and security. Performing Arts Season. importantly, the citizens of our other as they renew old friendships and Assisting in the marketing of the The Arts Presentation Program community." meet new friends." site was Courtois & Mather Creative, provides members of the For the past 34 years, the Centre Upper-year Brock students, who are a Niagara-area marketing firm. community with more access to for the Arts has presented over 750 part of the University's Web "The marketing research was an diverse, high quality artistic cultural events at Brock University exacting and arduous process," says Development team, were instrumental expression through a variety of and is responsible for bringing in designing the site along with the Luc Courtois, President of Courtois & activities and initiatives provided together artists and the community Office of External Relations. Mather Creative. "The University was by Arts Presenters such as Brock's of St. Catharines-Niagara. This Participating in the project were Brock focused on delivering a platform for Computer Science students Rich Couto graduates to use as 'their' community I Centre for the Arts. grant will ensure that Brock's and Aaron Holmes. and to foster interaction between and In awarding the grant, Sheila Centre for the Arts can continue flOur team of students have really amongst graduates. What Brock Copps, Minister of the Department to increase and present artists and benefited from the experiential learning developed is head and shoulders of Canadian Heritage wrote, "we artistic experiences from more opportunity that this project provided above the rest. We know the have every reason to be proud of disciplines, genres and regions of to them," says Andy Morgan, Brock graduates will get a lot of use out of the partnership we have built Canada. University Webmaster. 'We are very brockpeople.ca."
IW E D N E 5 DAY APR L 6 2 0 0 3 I KUsy .reappointed to &...;....;..---=-~----'-~=--=----=--~---'---L-_--...:....:----'----''"'--.!...... -~_.!-...-...!:::.-....L...-_-=---~~~ posItion of Dean, Faculty of Business Dr. Terry Boak, Vice-President Academic and Provost, is pleased to announce the reappointment of n Dr. Martin Kusy to the position of Dean, A newsletter for faculty and staff at .Brock University, 5t. Catharines, Ontario Faculty of Business. The Dr. Kusy reappointment is for a five-year term, effective july 1, 2003. "D(. Kusy has p/ovidec..J the Faculty $3.82 million in of Business with excellent leadership Brock experts to speaK over the past five years and I very SuperBuild much look forward to working with him during his second term," said Boak. "On behalf of the University, I funding to local community issues extend to him congratulations on his The provincial government Two Brock professors with expertise in areas that relate to workplace performance reappointment and recognize the announced on April 14 that Brock will give informative and insightful presentations next month as part of the exceptional support he has received from University will receive $3.82 million his faculty and staff. New directions in in SuperBuild funding to expand President's Community Luncheon series. To register for either luncheon, please call julia Gottli, 905-688-5550, ext. 3245, or e-mail [email protected]. by May 5. Business studies and scholarly work at the academic facilities on the campus. University are contributing to Brock's The new facilities, to be completed On May 8, Dr. John On May 9, Dr. growing national and intemational in early 2005, will create 780 Yardley, Director of Kimberly Cote, reputation for outstanding programs." additional student spaces to help the Workplace Health Director of the Sleep Over the past five years, tlie Faculty Brock meet an increase in student Research Unit at Brock University, will Research Laboratory of Business has established, with the demand due to the double cohort, approval of the Ontario Council of the University's growing national discuss "The Good, at Brock University, The Bad, The Ugly of will talk about the Graduate Studies, new graduate reputation, its new and innovative programs which include a Master of ~....&:K"""---I.:...... :J Workplaces! Strategies effects of shift-work programs, and its unprecedented Accountancy and Master of Business Dr. John Yardley for better managing Dr. Kimberly Cote and sleep disorders number of applications. Administration. Brock business your workplace on performance and Go to www.brocku.ca and click students consistently receive on "News." human resources," during a luncheon well-being as they relate to work international recognition for their held in partnership with Brock and productivity and safety, during an entrepreneurial skills while, each year, Distinguished Scholar the Port ColbornelWainfleet Chamber address held in partnership with the University celebrates the of Commerce. Brock and the Niagara Falls Chamber accomplishment of accounting Lecture Series The community is invited to attend of Commerce. graduates who are successful in the event, to be held from 11 :30 a.m. Professor Maureen Connolly, as to 1 :30 p.m., with lunch served at The community is invited to meeting rigorous professional the reCipient of the 2002 Brock noon, at the Roselawn Centre, 296 attend this event, to be held from requirements such as the Chartered University Award for Distinguished Fielden Avenue, Port Col borne. 11 :30 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m., with lunch Accountant (CA) Designation. Teaching, will deliver a puolic Yardley will talk about what creates served at noon, at the Ameri-Cana "1 am proud to be a part of the many address on "Challenges for Critical a "good job" and what creates a Resort and Conference Centre, contributions faculty, staff, students and Reflective Pedagogy in "good supervisor" in the workplace. 8444 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, graduates make to Business education Contemporary Academic Contexts." "The ugly" is when you have a Ontario. Cote's presentation is and research at Brock, as well as their The lecture will take place on combination of a "bad job" and a titled, "Understanding the Limits of role in serving the needs of business and industry in Canada and beyond," Thursday, May 1, from 1 :30 to 2:30 "bad supervisor!" The outcome of the Human Machine: The Effects of said Kusy. "1 look forward to building p.m., in AS 217. Reception to ugly? - poor performance and Sleep and Shift-work on upon our accomplishments as we set a follow. Everyone welcome. For more increased workplace costs. Performance." She will discuss the information, please contact the Centre Tickets for the luncheon are $20 course for a dynamic future." for Teaching Learning and Educational per person or $17 for Port Colbornel consequences of sleepiness for The next five years will be challenging Technologies, at ext. 3933. Wainfleet Chamber of Commerce productivity, absenteeism, safety, ones for Brock University. The Dean of members. mood, and health. The presentation Business will be expected to provide j-' . ad ------. will also focus on what can be done critical leadership to the Faculty during Can ian TIre Bridge temporarily closed by both the worker and the this period. Particular challenges include employer to minimize the effects of the continuing transformation of the The University has agreed to expected to be reopened in late poor sleep and fatigue on job Faculty of Business into a first choice permit the Brock University August. performance. institution for both undergraduate and Students' Union (BUSU) to utilize "In our agreement with BUSU, graduate studies, the recruitment and The first of the series of luncheons I the Canadian Tire Bridge for we have ensured, as part of several retention of faculty and staff, the temporary storage of furniture conditions, that the donor was made by Brock lecturer Chris promotion and support of scholarly Fullerton, in St. Catharines, on during renovation work under way recognition display will be activities of faculty, the advocacy of the April 15. I in the Alumni Student Centre. adequately protected," said Scott academic and support needs of students, Tickets for the luncheon are $25 Access to the bridge was closed Walker, Manager Campus Planning, and the ongoing development of the in early April. The bridge is Design and Construction. per person or $21 for Niagara Falls overall strategic directions of both the Chamber of Commerce members. Faculty of Business and the University. FACULTY AND STAFF Brock Brieft... APPLIED LANGUAGE STUDIES Donna Patrick presented a paper, "Language socialization in a multilingual Arctic Lucky winner Quebec community," at the American Association of Applied Linguistics Conference in Susan LeBlanc, Advancement Officer for Arlington, VA, March 22 to 25. the james A. Gibson Library, at right, presents Rachael Lillie, a first-year EDUCATION Neuroscience student, with a 13-inch Dr. Rodger Beatty, Pre-service Department, delivered a presentation entitled: "Towards colour television donated by The Brick. Broad-based Arts Understanding: The Brock University Teacher Education Model," atThe The Library recently held a series of Power of Literacy Through the Arts elementary administrators conference of the York discussion groups to better understand Region District School Board, Richmond Hill, Ont., held January 24. the needs of the students. Rachael won the television in a random draw of all ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE discussion group participants. The Robert Alexander presented a paper, entitled "Labour, Language, and Death in Johnson'S Library would also like to thank all Dictionary," at the 18th annual meeting ofThe Society for the Study of Narrative Literature faculty who recently provided time for which was held at the University of California, Berkeley, March 27 to 29. an in-class survey. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/COMMUNICATIONS POPULAR CULTURE AND FILM Thesis hearing available to suit all levels of play and Marilyn Rose, English Language and Literatu re, and jeannette Sioniowski, Communications, There will be a thesis defence for there is a dinner-only option! There Popular Culture and Film, were invited to deliver the annual Cameron Hollyer Memorial Lecture at Toronto Reference Library on March 22. Their paper, "Crime, Mystery and MEd student Jennifer Reynolds on also will be closest to the pin prizes, a Detection: from Library to Cyberspace," reflected both the practical side of database reverse draw, a 50/50 draw, raffle Wednesday, April 30, at 1 p.m., in development and scholarly issues related to the electronic dissemination of academic AN339. The thesis title is "Adolescent draws, and more. research. Sexuality: An Investigation into the Please contact Norm Westbury at: Relation Between Sexuality and Self Sloniowski and Rose are members of the Graduate Faculty in Popular Culture at Brock. [email protected] or at 905-688- The database development component of their comprehensive research project in the area Concept." All are welcome. Dr. Rosanne 5550, ext. 4578 for more information. of Crime, Mystery and Detective Fiction was recently awarded an Human Resources Menna, External Examiner; Dr. Sandra Register yourself or a foursome early as Development Canada (HRDC) grant in the amount of $36,456. Bosacki, Thesis Supervisor; Dr. Vera space is limited. GEOGRAPHY Woloshyn, Committee Member; Dr. Hope to see you there! Tony Bogaert, Committee Member. At a recent meeting of Thorold City Council, Professor Alun Hughes was presented with There will be a thesis defense for Students present research an Ontario Heritage Foundation award for his work in researching and preserving the MEd student Elizabeth Charters on The Department of Sport history of Thorold. Thursday, May 1, at 10 a.m., in AN339. Management hosted the 3rd Annual HISTORY The thesis title is "Sentence Combining Student Research .Colloquium on April David Schimmelpenninck read a paper, "What Has Already Been Written about the and Thinking: A Study of Adult ESL 4, coordinated by Dr. Julie Stevens. Russo-Japanese War," on March 29 at the annual meeting of the Southern Conference for Learners." All are welcome. Dr. The program included 11 research Slavic Studies in Savannnah. Deborah Berrill, External Examiner; Dr. papers and 24 graduate and LIBRARY Alice Schutz, Thesis Supervisor; Dr. undergraduate students from Brock, Phyllis Wright was guest speaker at an Information Literacy Meeting for librarians from Merle Richards, Committee Member; Slippery Rock, Ohio State, and Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, held on March 20. The title ofthe paper Professor Denise Paquette-Frennette, McMaster universities. The keynote was "What Information Literacy Means to me: Ideas for Implementation." The meeting Committee Member. address was presented by Dr. Rob was held at the University of Ottawa. Ammon, the President of the North MUSIC ACE student participates American Society for Sport Harris Loewen conducted the Voices of Unity, during a program celebrating World Day in youth forum Management. Brock student Lydia Nzembela, first for Elimination of Racial Discrimination, on March 21, at the Folk Arts Centre in St. year Business Administration and a Dr. Michael Owen, Director, Catharines. He also conducted the Etobicoke Centennial Choir and Brock University member of ACE Brock, was selected to Research Services, welcomed the Mixed Chorale in a concert on March 29, in Etobicoke. The program, including the participate in an exclusive three-day delegates to Brock and emphasized the Mozart "Requiem" and Britten "Rejoice in the Lamb," was highlighted by the premiere of youth forum in Ottawa, recently. importance of engaging students in the Professor Peter Landey's "Magnificat," commissioned by the Etobicoke Centennial Choir She was one of 100 young people to research process and in conference and performed jointly by both choirs. Loewen also served as adjudicator for the Niagara take part in the forum organized by The presentations of research results. Choral Festival, held in Weiland, from March 31 to April 11 . Canadian Centre for Foreign Policy "This colloquium brings together PHILOSOPHY Development. The purpose of the students and faculty to discuss issues of Professor Wing-cheuk Chan presented a paper, "Mou Tsung-san on Zen-Buddhism," in forum was to provide input from youth importance to the field of sport Erie, U.S., on March 21 to 22. into the Foreign Policy Dialogue management, said Owen. "It serves as PSYCHOLOGY an excellent example of the process, which was announced in Sid Segalowilz edited the recent 2003 (No.1, serial no 43) newsletter of the International January by the Minister of Foreign commitment by Brock's faculty Society for the Study of Behavioral Development on neuroscience and developmental Affairs, Bill Graham. The student members to the integration of teaching psychology, which included his essay, "The concept of constructivism in developmental delegates had the opportunity to and research to enhance the learning psychology and neuroscience." experience for students in a very discuss, debate, and explore the RESEARCH SERVICES practical and professional exercise." Canada they envision for the future and The Office of Research Services announces the appointment of Jennifer Freeman, MSc, to "imagine" aloud the kind of world Grad businesses to be profiled to the position of Grants Facilitator, Mathematics and Science focus. The focus of they would like to create. The Brock University Alumni Freeman's position is to act as a resource person for faculty members from all faculties This exclusive opportunity was Association will be hosting a business across the institution whose work is focused in the general math and science area presented to eligible ACE students by event, Alumni Reconnections, to concerning research related matters; especially research funding opportunities and grants the Canadian Junior Chamber, a showcase alumni business ventures on proposals. Researchers are invited to contact Freeman for assistance with their research national organization of 40 local Wednesday, May 7, in the Pond Inlet. related needs. chapters whose members create Brock Professor Dr. Ann Marie Freeman's pOSition is similar to that of Fran Chandler, Grants Facilitator, Humanities and positive change across the country. Guilmette will be the featured speaker Social Sciences, who has been assisting faculty whose research programs are focused in Golf challenge fund raiser at 4 p.m. There will be vendor displays the humanities, social sciences and education area since September 2002 . All are invited to participate in a from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by a Both Freeman and Chandler are eager to assist faculty and can be contacted at FUNdraising golf event to support the reception and networking [email protected], ext. 4291; [email protected], ext. 4183. Rosalind Blauer Centre for Child Care opportunities. Vendors interested in STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (PERSONAL COUNSELLING SERVICE) participating should contact Steve at Brock University on Saturday, June 7. On Friday March 28, in Victoria B.C., Les McCurdy-Myers presented an invited Cino, at ext. 3029. Vendors must be Join your friends at Brock Golfland professional development workshop entitled "Ready, Fire, Aim: Becoming More Brief In Brock graduates. for a four-person scramble event Your Approach To Therapy," to the counselling staff, interns and faculty of Camosun starting at 12 noon. Cocktails and Come and support the College and some counsellors from the University of Victoria. dinner will follow at 6 p.m., at entrepreneurial spirit of Brock University. Admission is free. Light TOURISM Domenic's Restaurant. Bring your refreshments and cash bar. Professor C. Michael Hall, probably the most published tourism researcher in the world, clubs, your sense of humour, and enjoy More details are available on the and Dr. James Higham of the Department of Tourism, University of Otago in Dunedin, the day. There are a variety of options Brock University Alumni Association New Zealand were invited guests of Brock Professor Michael Luck. They delivered, via Web site: www.brockalumni.ca Internet Videoconference, lectures to the students of TOUR 4F01 (Contemporary Issues in Tourism) and faculty members. What topic could be more contemporary than the Many Thanks current events and how they affect tourism? Security issues, and Natural Resources in Brock University I would like to thank friends and Tourism were the main themes for those 90 minutes. Student and faculty questions and Careers begin here! colleagues of the Brock community for discussions with the presenters followed. This exciting new Brock videoconferencing the love and support they have shown technology was extremely effective in spite of the vast distances involved. Student E-mail submissions to: over the past weeks on the death of my feedback was very positive, and after the successful first lecture, all faculty involved plan [email protected] father. I am overwhelmed by the to make this a regular event in both directions. Thanks to the folks at Communications and University Web site: www.brocku.ca Networking Services at Brock and Otago for their fantastic support. Brock News is a publication of the number of cards, flowers, fruit baskets, Office of External Relations. donations, messages of 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 FAX 905-641-5216 encouragement, and food for my PUBLICATIONS Editor: Heather Junke; production: MJ Turner; family whilst I was in England for the Beatty, Rodger j. Music education makes a difference. Dynamic, 33(3), (March 2003), 14-15. Communications Director: Mike Farrell funeral. It has been a great comfort to Moser, Marlene. "Ideology as Behaviour: Identity and Realism in The Drawer Boy." Modem The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, share memories and humorous stories Drama XLV. No.2 (Summer 2002): 231-45. April 30, 2003, with a firm copy deadline of with so many of you. Thank you for Ritchie, L. (2003). Adult day care: Northern Perspectives. Public Health Nursing, 20 (2), Friday, April 18, at 4:30 p.m. listening and for your support - it has 120-131. PUBLICATION IS EVERY TWO WEEKS certainly eased the pain. Saffu, K. (2003). "The Role and Impact of Culture on South Pacific Island Entrepreneurs," Canad" Post Agreement;; 4006:;767 - Lynne Irion, Alumni Affairs. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 9(2): 55-73. Teaching Assistants EVENTS • Centre for the A.... : Lucien: New Brunswick's Blue Collar Philosopher - Wednesday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. Call the Centre for the Arts Box Office for recognized for ;., 2003 -2 004 season membership Information, at 905-688-55 SO, ext. 3257. s Copia Non Verbum (the power of non speech): Rodman Hall Arts Centre, in conjunction with the Department of Visual Arts, part of the School of Fine contributions and Performing Arts at Brock University, presents selected works from the Honours studio in an exhibition The University celebrated the writes that her "down-to-earth manner ~ titled Copia Non Verbum (the achievements of Teaching Assistants frequently contributes to an atmosphere C1t power of non speech), April 26 to during a recent end-of-term reception. of ease and collegiality in the Brock University SCHOOL OF ju~y 20,2003. The exhi~ition will Hosted by Dr. Terry Boak, Vice classroom" and "her approachability - bnng together the dynamIC work of President, Academic and Provost, and inspires confidence in her students." FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS Brock students Courtney Brull, the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Stairs holds a BA and MA in History Barbara Goodwin, Dominika Educational Technologies (CTLET), the from the University of New Brunswick Kolodziejczyk, Karen Kwan and event was an opportunity to and is currently a doctoral candidate at Karoline Szabados. The opening is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m. Rodman Hall congratulate Michele Stairs and .------, York University. Arts Centre is located at 109 St. Paul Crescent, St. Catharines. For more information please Cornelis Vandermeer, the winners of TA Award contact 905-684-2925. this year's TA Awards, and also to Cornelis Winter Seminar series: The Department of Biological Sciences presents Thursday, Apri 117, recognize the recipients of TA Vandermeer, Political 12 noon, in MC H313, Dr. Ken Giles, President, New Leaf Plant Sciences Inc., Ridgeville, certificates. Science Ont., ''The Unexamined Life ... " (Host: Dr. Alan Castle). Forty-six TAs were presented with a Cor Vandermeer Parenting conference: The Sixth Annual Niagara Parenting Conference 2003 will be held basic TA certificate and 25 T As received his Honours on Saturday, May 24, at Brock University. Dr. Umesh jain, head of the Adult/Adolescent received an advanced certificate (16 BA in Politics from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Program atthe Clarke Institute of Psychiatry in Toronto, will workshop credits), a new record for Brock and give the keynote address, "The Common Sense Way to Parent," beginning at 9 a.m. Brock University. Overall, more than Cornel is is currently enrolled Registration deadline is May 2. For more information, please contact julie Bacyznski, 130 TAs attended Vandermeer as a Masters student at ext. 4070. Registration forms are available at the Child and Youth Studies office, one or more in Political SAB 455, and the Information Desk in the Schmon Tower foyer. workshops hosted by Philosophy. He has served as a TA for the CTLET. the last two years in the department of The TA award Political Science and brings to his winners were: responsibilities a wealth of experience CLASSIFIED Senior TA Award from the community. As a retired House for sale: Central St. Catharines, three bedrooms, original hardwood, two Michele Stairs, Niagara Regional Police Officer, he is driveways, huge basement. Lots of possibilities and immediate occupancy, $139,000. History/Geography able to facilitate classes that reflect the Phone 905-684-2908. Michele Stairs Michele Stairs has knowledge, skills and sensitivity House for rent: Four bedroom house located near the escarpment within walking been teaching at acquired through extensive professional distance to Brock. Available for six months starting june 1. Asking $1,000 plus utilities Brock since 1998 and is both an development in police leadership and gas (o.b.o). Contact Art at 905-684-0627. instructor and a TA in the Departments training. His nominator Professor James Special event: Speedway World Under 21 Championship Fund Raiser for only' Canadian of Geography and History. Working Kelly says that "his leadership training entrant Kyle Legault of St. Catharines. Saturday, May 3, 8 p.m., WCMC, 603 with a diverse number of faculty and courses have directly benefited his Netherby Rd., Weiland. Entertainment: The Loudshirts. Tickets: $10. Call or 905- students, Stairs brings a wealth of seminar leadership, as Cor is 788-2771. experience and a degree of "patience" extensively trained in interpersonal Available immediately: Executive bungalow near Brock University. Three bedrooms, to her teaching that is of obvious relationships and has facilitated a two bathrooms on main floor, beautiful sunroom and garden. All major appliances benefit to her students. Steve positive and engaging atmosphere in included. Sorry, no smoking and no pets. Rent $900/month plus utilities. Tel: 905- Venhuizen, one of Stairs's nominators, seminars." 988-9100, ext. 1, or [email protected] Brock appoints new Associate Brock's annual economic impact Vice-President of Student Services on Niagara rises to $263 million Brock University is pleased to development, implementation and As the size of Brock University $155 million. announce the appointment of Kim evaluation of a university strategic increases, so too does its impact on The latest study examines the Meade as the new Associate Vice enrolment management plan, the the Niagara economy. A recent operating budget of the University, President, Student Services, effective analysis of student retention and study prepared by the University's student spending, spending by the May 5, 2003. satisfaction, and the design of need Department of Economics indicates Brock University Students' Union In this position, Meade will based financial aid programs. that Brock's annual economic (BUSU) and the University's capital oversee the Office of the Registrar, At Acadia, Meade also held the impact on the Niagara region spending. Career Services, the Student positions of Manager of Recruitment increased to $263,365,940 for the These numbers are adjusted to Development Centre, Residence and Retention as well as 2001-2002 fiscal year. account for the spending that would and Food Services, Student Awards International Student Advisor "Apart from its role as an remain in the region if the and Financial Aid, and Health responsible for support services to educational and cultural centre, University did not exist, leaving the Services. more than 300 international Brock University has a significant net spending in Niagara that is "Ms. Meade's impressive students. Before embarking on a and growing impact on the attributable to Brock. Finally, a career in university administration, university background positions her economy of the Niagara region," regional economic multiplier is well to meet the challenges of this Meade served as Co-ordinator with said Economics Professor lewis applied to that figure to calculate important student-oriented Canada World Youth in Pakistan and Soroka, one of the authors of the the final total impact of the position," said Dr. Terry Boak, Vice Malawi and as Regional study. "Annual spending by the University on Niagara. President, Academic and Provost, at Development Specialist for the University, its students and staff has For more information on the Brock. "The University will Department of Rural and Economic increased over the years and is now continue to see significant Development in Newfoundland. report's highlight, go to enrolment growth in the next few "Brock is a dynamic and student responsible for creating 4,975 full www.brocku.ca and click on years, and Ms. Meade will address centered campus," said Meade. "I'm and part-time jobs in the region on "News." the growing needs of Brock's looking forward to the opportunity an annual basis." students effectively and to work with students, staff and The $263 million in spending enthusiastically." faculty in developing an integrated, represents an increase of more than Parenting Conference Prior to this appointment, Meade collaborative and responsive $100 million over a 1O-year period. was Director of Enrolment approach to the needs of current and A similar study of Brock's 1991- will be held May 24 Management at Acadia University future Brock students." 1992 fiscal year determined that the The Sixth Annual Niagara in Wolfville, N.5., where her For more information, go to University's annual economic Parenting Conference 2003 will be responsibilities included the overall www.brocku.ca and click on "News." impact on Niagara was held on Saturday, May 24, at Brock University. Dr. Umesh jain, head of the Adult/Adolescent Attention Iw E D N E S DAY APR L 3 0 2 0 0 3 Deficit/Hyperactivity Program at the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry in Toronto, will give the keynote address, "The Common Sense Way to Parent," beginning at 9 a.m. Registration deadline is May 2. For more information, please contact julie Bacyznski, at ext. 4070. Registration forms are available at the Child and Youth Studies office, SAB 455, and the Information Desk A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario in the Schmon Tower foyer. In Memoriam Provincial SuperBuild funding will help finance Brock's Canon Slade School. $10-mi]]ion development Subsequently, he took a degree in Chemistry at Cambridge, followed by an MSc at Warwick University The $3.82 million in SuperBuild Total cost of Brock's new and a PhD at Queen's University funding that Brock University will academic facilities is estimated at in Belfast, where he worked with receive from the provincial $6 million, the balance of which the eminent Professor Henbest. government will help finance a will be financed by the University. He spent the years between 1972 $1 O-million development on SuperBuild funding covers costs of and 1976 at McMaster as a post campus which includes classrooms, constructing the second and third doctoral fellow and later as a computer labs, office space and a floors of the building, plus the teaching fellow, working with new bookstore. renovation costs associated with Professor Dave Maclean. The new facilities, to be converting the existing bookstore Bert was an eclectic researcher completed by january 2005, will space into academic space. The first and he wholeheartedly immersed create 780 additional student spaces floor of the building, which is not himself in the new area of to help Brock meet an increase in part of the SuperBuild application, biotransformations, an area in student demand due to the double will house a new bookstore. The which he made major cohort, the University's growing bookstore will cost an additional contributions to the understanding national reputation, its new and $4.1 million, to be financed by the and exploitation of microbial innovative programs, and its University and by bookstore systems and enzymes for unprecedented number of revenues. Professor Bert Holland chemical transformations. He was applications. Much of the new academic space the author of over 120 papers and "In the last few years, we have will allow for expansion in the On April 27, the Brock communications, more than 30 experienced an estimated $100 Faculty of Social Sciences and will community joined with the family reviews and book chapters, and million in development on campus, also provide dedicated space for the and friends of the late Professor two books on biotransformations. and we are still in need of space," Faculty of Business, whose Bert Holland, FRSC (UK), MCIC, Bert's interests in said Brock President David programs are among the fastest Department of Chemistry, for a biotransformations led him Atkinson. "We are pleased with the growing at the University at both public memorial service, held in naturally to the area of Green support we have received from the the undergraduate and graduate Pond Inlet. Chemistry where he made Province and from our local levels. The additional computer labs Professor Holland passed away substantial contributions. provincial representatives. This will provide technology support for peacefully, surrounded by his A colleague, Dr. Paul Anastas, development is an important step in students across the campus. family, on April 7 after a from the White House Office of the evolution of Brock University, The construction of these new courageous battle with cancer. Science & Technology, writes: which has made great strides over facilities will raise Brock's economic The following are excerpts from "Bert Holland brought the last few years." impact on the community, which is an article about Professor perspective, thoughtfulness and The provincial government now estimated at $263 million Holland, written by Dr. Ian creativity to all of his work and recently announced that Brock annually. Brindle, Dean of the Faculty of this was especially true of his would receive $3.82 million as part In 2000, Brock received $15.57 Mathematics and Sciences, and work in green chemistry. While of the latest SuperBuild initiative to million in SuperBuild funding for its submitted to the Canadian Bert will certainly be missed his create new student spaces at post new academic buildings on the Chemical News and the Green contributions will long be secondary institutions across west end of the campus. Over the Chemistry journal in the UK: appreciated and built upon." Ontario. Brock's SuperBuild funding last several years, Brock has "Bert was always a soft-spoken Bert's legacy of students, who is allocated for the Taro Hall invested about $100 million in new colleague, whose teaching was can be found across the world, Academic Expansion, which academic and classroom space, greatly appreciated by many will be deeply saddened by his includes the construction of a three new technology, a food court, generations of students. Bert was loss. Bert leaves his wife Frances, storey building joining Taro Hall student residences and recreational born in Bolton (UK) and attended and sons Giles and Colin." and the Alumni Student Centre near facilities for students and the the centre of campus. community. Rodman Hall Brock Briefs... exhibition on the Brock Athletics announces New trustee power of non speech Congratulations to Mitzi Banders, 2003 Hall of Fame Inductees Information Technology Services, on featu res wo rks of her election as a representative of Brock University Director of Athletics Dr. Lorne J. Adams, is pleased to the permanent staff to the Board of Brock students announce the 2003 Brock Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees which include Trustees. Banders will serve a three three former athletes, one builder and two teams. This event will take place year term, effective July 1, 20m, on June 7, in the Pond Inlet. and joins continuing staff Five dynamic student artists with The 2003 athlete inductees include women's basketball player Michele representatives Beulah Alexander the Department of Visual Arts at Luke, men's wrestler Marty Calder and men's basketball player Doug Fast. Brock University present selected and Geeta Powell. Former women's volleyball coach, Karen McAllister-Kenny, will be A special thanks to all who works in an exhibition about the inducted as a builder for her contribution, dedication and development of the allowed their names to stand for power of non speech at Rodman program over 1 0 years. election. There will be an Hall Arts Centre in St. Catharines. A first for the Brock Athletics Hall of Fame, will be the induction of the first opportunity each year for the The exhibition opened April 26 and ever National Championship teams at Brock (men's basketball and men's election of a permanent staff runs until Sunday, July 20. wrestling from 1991-92). representative to fill one of the The exhibition, entitled Copia Here are brief bios on the athlete and builder inductees: staggered, three-year terms. Non Verbum, features works of art Research project produced by students in their • Michele Luke (1985-90) Women's As part of an ongoing research Honours Studio class. Copia Non Basketball project, Dr. Miriam Richards and Verbum includes paintings, Michele Luke was a member of the Brock Sean Prager, of the Department of drawings, photo transfers, women's basketball team from 1985-90. She Biological Sciences, are collecting handmade and relief sculptures, earned Brock Female Athlete of the Year any materials related to carpenter installations and other works which honours in 1987-88. She was also a four-time bees. This research attempts to explore an important facet of the OWIAA All-Star (1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, describe the behaviour of these bees students' creativity and its 1989-90) and a Gold Medallist at the Canada and all materials are of use. If you relationship to interpretation. Games in 1986 where she earned All-Star team have anything that may be of help, The title Copia Non Verbum honours. including active nests, old nests and alludes to the power of non-speech In the Brock record books, she holds two dead bees please contact us. We and as such makes the observation single game records for most free throws made can be reached via e-mail at that although art is a medium for in a game (15) and most free throws attempted in a game (20). She. also ranks [email protected] or by communication, it communicates first all-time 3-pt shooting percentage in a career (40.0). She ranks In the Top 20 all-time in four categories which includes scoring (2nd, 1569 points), free phone at 905-688-3956. from that most personal or culturally Old yarn put to good use compelling place: the locus of the throws made (7th, 247), rebounds (16th, 382) and assists (4th, 276). I am looking for donations of artist's imagination or mind. Once Luke, 37, currently resides in Bloomfield, Ont. yarns as I am crocheting/knitting the work enters the public domain, • Marty Calder (1987-92) Men's Wrestling small blankets for the pediatric it is up to the audience to use h is or Marty Calder was a member of the Brock wards in our local hospitals. her own powers of interpretation. men's wrestling team from 1987-92 wh ich Any and all colours, and sizes of included being on the school's first National The exhibition is a traditional rite skeins are appreciated. of passage for students graduating Championship team in 1992. In his five year's I will gladly pick up the yarn from with an undergraduate honours as a Badger he earned Male Athlete of the Year anyone in their department or it can degree in visual arts. The five honours three straight seasons (1989-90, 1990- be dropped off to me in Finance on students participating in this year's 91, 1991-92) and was the team's top wrestler the 12th floor. exhibition are Courtney Brull of three times. - Hope Bauer, ext. 4206 Owen Sound, Barbara Goodwin of He captured four ClAU Championship golds It's qUieter in the Zone! Weiland, Dominika Kolodziejczyk (1988, 1990, 1991, 1992) and five OUA titles Haven't had the nerve to visit the of St. Catharines, Karen Kwan of (1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992). He also has Zone Fitness Centre? Looked in and Brantford and Karoline Szabados of been a National member of Canada's Wrestling Team since 1985. In 1992 at saw the crowds? Those crowds have Toronto. the Olympic Games in Barcelona, he placed 17th and, in Atlanta in 1996, he disappeared for the spring and The Rodman Hall exhibition, held placed 7th. He captured gold at the Commonwealth Games in Victoria summer! in conjunction with the Department (1994) and gold at the Pan-Am Games in 1999. Other prestigious honours We invite you to come over for of Visual Arts, which is part of the include been inducted into the St. Catharines Hall of Fame. an orientation and introduction to School of Fine and Performing Arts Calder, 36, resides in Thorold, Ont., with his wife Tanya and their two the facilities in the Walker Complex. (SFPA) at Brock, is open to the children Cameron (3) and Alexa (nine months). You'll start with a tour, and if you'd public. Rodman Hall is located at • Doug Fast (1979-84) Men's Basketball like to stay for a workout, the staff 109 St. Paul Crescent in St. Doug Fast was a member of the Brock Men's will be happy to assist you. Catharines. It is open from 11 a.m. Basketball Team from 1978-79, 1981-84. He Meet at the Welcome Desk in the to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and was a two-time Male Athlete of the Year (1981- Walker Complex on Monday, May from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday 82, 1983-84) and three-time Most Valuable 5, at 11 :30 a.m. or Thursday, May 8, and Sunday. Player at Brock. He was named an OUA West at 1 p.m. The SFPA, formed last year, is an All-Star three consecutive times and (1982, 83, Fundraiser interdisciplinary centre for cr~ative 84) earned ClAU All-Canadian honours in 1984. Scotiabank at Brock is looking for and scholarly activities relating to He currently ranks fifth on all-time scoring list the Brock community's support the arts. The School is made up of (2158) and 13th in all-time rebounding (541). In during its Button Sale fund-raising the Departments of Dramatic Arts, 120 career games he averaged 18.0 points and drive to benefit Chedoke McMaster Music, Visual Arts, the Centre for 4.5 rebounds per game. Children's Hospital, Niagara region's Studies in Arts and Culture as well Fast, 43, currently resides in St. Catharines with his wife Kerry and two acute medical facility for children. as Dance courses in the Department children Ally (13) and Jason (11). Buttons are $5 ($2 for students) with of Physical Education and • Karen McAllister-Kenny, Builder ALL funds to support the purchase Kinesiology. The School is affiliated Karen McAllister-Kenny was the Head Coach of an MRI Anesthetic Machine and with a range of cultural of the Brock Women's Volleyball from 1983-91. establish a pediatric respirology organizations from the Niagara During her tenure as head coach she was clinic. Buttons are available at the region, including the Centre for the branch or e-mail: Arts, the Niagara Symphony instrumental in building the program, as she led the team to two OWIAA Bronze Medals (1990, [email protected] Orchestra, Rodman Hall Arts Centre, Thesis defense Theatre Beyond Words and the 1991). In 1989, the women's team was named the Brock University Team of the Year as they There will be a thesis defense for Niagara Artists Company (NAC). Interdisciplinary MA Program in For more information, please recorded a perfect 14-0 regular season record. McAllister-Kenny was named the OWIAA Popular Culture student Andrea contact Marie Balsom, Co-ordinator Braithwaite on Monday, May 5, at of the School of Fine and Coach of the Year in 1989 and in the same year captured gold at the Canada Games as an 10 a.m., in TA 403. The thesis title is Performing Arts, at 905-688-5550, "Morality, Metanarratives, and Mea ext. 4765; e-mail Assistant Coach with the Ontario Provincial Team. In 2001, she was inducted into the University of Waterloo Hall of Fame. Culpa: Postmodern Problems in Law [email protected] & Order." Dr. P. L. Walton, External Examiner; Dr. Jeannette Sloniowski, Thesis Supervisor; Dr. Marian Brock University Bredin, Committee Member and Dr. Employee Wellness conference on June 18 Glen Irons, Committee Member. All Careers begin here! Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Employee Well ness Conference to are welcome to attend. be held Wednesday June 18. This year's theme is "Mardi Gras" and promises Nurses Week E-Mail submissions to: to be one of our best conferences ever and includes plenary speaker Paul Faculty, students and staff with [email protected] the Department of Nursing at Brock University Web site: www.brocku.ca Huschilt speaking on Humour for Workplace Health. Watch for further Brock News is a publication of the updates. are getting together for a coffee Office of External Relations. break on Friday, May 9, in WH207- 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 208, at 10 a.m., to celebrate Nurses FAX 905-641-5216 Week in Ontario. Distinguished Scholar Lecture Series Professor Melanie MacNeil, Editor: Heather Junke Production: MJ Turner Communications Director: Mike Farrell recipient of the Registered Nurses Professor Maureen Connolly, as the recipient of the 2002 Brock University Association of Ontario 2003 The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, Award for Distinguished Teaching, will deliver a public address on . Leadership Award in Nursing May 14, 2003, with a firm copy Challenges for Critical Reflective Pedagogy in Contemporary Academic Education (Academic), will speak deadline of Friday, May 2, 2003, Contexts. The lecture will take place on Thursday, May 1, from 1 :30 to 2:30 briefly about the importance of at 4:30 pm. p.m., in AS 217. Reception to follow. Everyone ~elcome .. 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CHILD AND YOUTH STUDIES Bhubaneswar, India, on January 17; "Death and 'Samsara" in Schopenhauer's Tom O'Neill presented a paper, titled "Keeping their parent's stomachs: Philosophy," the keynote address at the Inaugural Seminar of the India generational migrant remittances and Nepalese households," at the Society division of the Schopenhauer Society, New Delhi, India, on January 23; and for Economic Anthropology meetings in Monterrey, Nueva Leon, Mexico, "Suffering and Nirvana in Schopenhauer's Trans-cultural Philosophy," at the April 4 and 5. 23rd Annual Phenom.enological Lecture Series, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, U.S., on April 3. CLASSICS Dr. Danielle Parks presented a paper, "Egyptian Elements in Cypriot Burial POLITICAL SCIENCE Customs of the Hellenistic and Roman Periods," at Egypt and Cyprus in Leah Bradshaw presented a paper at the Munk Center for International Antiquity, a conference organized by the Cyprus American Archaeological Relations, University of Toronto, on March 28. The paper was titled "Human Research Institute and the University of Cyprus, in Nicosia, Cyprus, on Rights as Instrument of International Diplomacy." April 3 to 6. POPULAR CULTURE NIAGARA JAMES A. GIBSON LIBRARY Five members of the Popular Culture Niagara Research Group participated in Carol Wu was recently elected as the Vice-Chair/Chair Elect to the Innovative the Revisioning Boundaries: New Directions in Communication Studies in Users Group, which was founded in 1991 as an international organization of Canada conference at Wilfrid Laurier University, April 11 to 12. Russell member libraries who use the Innovative Interfaces, Inc. integrated library Johnston, Communications Popular Culture and Film, participated in the system. Currently, this system is used by thousands of libraries of all types conference Plenary Session discussion on the state of Communications and sizes in 32 countries around the world, including the Brock University Studies in Canada. The following members of the Popular Culture Niagara Library. Research Group gave papers: Terrance Cox, Communications Popular Culture and Film and Fine and Performing Arts, "Niagara Sounds and Scenes: Popular MATHEMATICS Music and Their Mediation;" Jeannette Sioniowski and Joan Nicks, Thomas Wolf was co-author of a talk, "Classification of integrable coupled Communications Popular Culture and Film, "Movie Theatres in Niagara Falls: systems with one scalar and one vector unknown," given by Takayuki Exhibition and Design;" Michael Ripmeester, Department of Geography, Tsuchida, at the conference "New Developments in the Research of Russell Johnston and Marian Bredin, Communications Popular Culture and Integrable Systems - Continuous, Discrete, Ultra-discrete," at RIMS, Kyoto Film, "Popular Memory and Public History in the Niagara Region." University, July 31 to August 2,2002. The article appeared in RIMS Kokyuroku No. 1302 (2003) 68-90. PSYCHOLOGY Carolyn Hafer recently presented a talk, entitled "Where is the Belief in a Just MODERN LANGUAGES LITERATURES AND CULTURES World in the New Millennium?" at the University of New South Wales in At a recent conference on Tropology: Text and Context held at SUNY Sydney, Australia, in March; and also presented a talk, entitled "The belief in Binghamton, Leslie Boldt-Irons and Corrado Federici participated in a a just world: Investigating 40 years of Research," at Flinders University in session entitled "Representations of Nothingness." Boldt-lron's presentation Adelaide, Australia, in April. was entitled: "Through the Looking Glass: Bataille vs. Sartre on the 'Night' beyond Being." Federici's paper was entitled: "Images of The Void from SPORT MANAGEMENT Leopardi to Montale." Cheryl Mallen and Cheri Bradish presented two papers, "Sport as a catalyst: Experiential experiences that prepare students for the postcorporate PHILOSOPHY environment" and "So, you want to be Jerry Mcguire?: A profile of student Professor R. Raj Singh presented the following research papers in India and motivations and expectations," at the AAHPERD conference held in u.s. recently: "Classics of Trans-cultural Philosophy," at Utkal University, Philadelphia, April 1 to 5.
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PUBLICATIONS Boldt-Irons, Leslie. "Crossing over into Painted Space: Artaud's Retrieval of "St. Cathari _l)~ in the 21st Century: Self in the Work of Paolo Uccello." Literary Texts and the Arts: DeVelopmelltOpportunities and • Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Eds. C. Federici and E. Raventos-Pons. New Challenges' in' a Changing World" York: Peter Lang, 2003.119-135. ,_;.,'~:.~ t , { ; ,~ DeSensi, Joy T. and Rosenberg, Danny. Ethics and Morality in Sport Management. Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology, 2003. President's Community Luncheon Series ~~1
Singh, R. Raj. "Ethics, Ontology and Technology: Heidegger and Gandhi," in R. Elberfeld, and G. Wolhlfart, ed. Komparative Ethik (Cologne: Edition Christopher Fullerton, ~ ~i~r Chora, 2002) pp. 293-302. BA, MPI, PhD (Candidate' / --:1 Chan, Wing-cheuk (2003), "Phenomenology of Technology: East and West." Brock lecturer Christopher Fullerton discussed a broad range of Journal of Chinese Philosophy. Vol. 30, pp. 1-18. development issues facing the City of st. Catharines during the April 15 President's Luncheon, held in partnership with Brock University and the EVENTS st. Catharines Chamber of Commerce. Concert: Tim White and John Fraser, Trumpeters, and Lesley Atreo, organist, in concert, at 8 p.m., Friday, May 2, in the chapel of Concordia Seminary, on Brock experts to speak to local community issues the Brock University Campus. For tickets phone: 905-688-2362. CFUW meeting: The Canadian Federation of University Women - St. Two Brock professors with Port Colborne. Catharines (CFUW) will present Dinner Cruise and Tour by Port Mansion expertise in areas that relate to Tickets for the luncheon are $20 Boat Cruises, on Tuesday May 13, at 6 p.m. in Port Dalhousie. Tickets are workplace performance will give per person or $1 7 for Port required. For more information, please contact Barbara Kennedy, Program informative and insightful ColbornelWainfleet Chamber of Co-chair, at 905-688-5550, ext. 4143. presentations next month as part of Commerce members. Golf fund raiser: A fundraising golf event to support the Rosalind Blauer the President's Community On May 9, Dr. Kimberly Cote, Centre for Child Care at Brock University, will be held on Saturday, June 7, at Luncheon series. To register for Director of the Sleep Research Brock Golfland. The four-person scramble event will begin at 12 noon. either luncheon, please call Julia Laboratory at Brock University, will Cocktails and dinner will follow at 6 p.m., at Domenic's Restaurant. There Gottli, 905-688-5550, ext. 3245, or talk about the effects of shift-work are a variety of options available to suit all levels of play and there is a e-mail [email protected] and sleep disorders on performance dinner-only option. There also will be closest to the pin prizes, a reverse May 5. and well-being as they relate to draw, a 50/50 draw, raffle draws, and more. Please contact Norm Westbury On May 8, Dr. John Yardley, work productivity and safety, during at: [email protected] or at 905-688-5550, ext. 4578 for more information. Director of the Workplace Health an address held in partnership with Register yourself or a foursome early as space is limited. Research Unit at Brock University, Brock and the Njagara Falls will discuss "The Good, The Bad, Chamber of Commerce. The Ugly of Workplaces! Strategies CLASSIFIED The community is invited to For sale: Sears Free Spirit Clubseries 5.1 h.p programmable treadmill. There for better managing your workplace attend this event, to be held from are nine pre-set programs and two that you are able to set up yourself. human resources," during a Reaches a speed of 10 miles/hr. Can be programmed in both miles and luncheon held in partnership with 11 :30 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m., with lunch kilometres. If interested, please call 685-1630, after 5 p.m. Brock and the Port Colbornel served at noon, at the Ameri-Cana Wainfleet Chamber of Commerce. Resort and Conference Centre, 8444 House for sale: North St. Catharines Victorian home, three bedrooms, The community is invited to Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, original hardwood floors, french doors, gas fireplace in main floor family attend the event, to be held from Ontario. room, fenced yard, pool, ponds, double car garage with storage loft, 11 :30 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m., with lunch Tickets for the luncheon are $25 appliances neg. A must see home. Offered at $229,000. served at noon, at the Roselawn per person or $21 for Niagara Falls Phone: 905-938-5260. Centre, 296 Fielden Avenue, Chamber of Commerce members. International accreditation recognizes Brock's Faculty of Business as among the world's best The Faculty of Business at Brock and the University of Toronto. joins a small group of exceptional "AACSB International accreditation business schools around the world represents the highest standard of with international accreditation achievement for business schools conferred by the Association to worldwide, and we are pleased Brock Advance Collegiate Schools University joins our elite group of of Business (AACSB). accredited institutions," said John AACSB is the oldest Fernandes, president and CEO, and most respected AACSB International. "Moreover, it accrediting body for represents a commitment to business schools. continuous improvement, and an Universities in assurance that the business school Canada, the United will provide a mission-driven S ta te s and elsewhere around the education, produce outstanding world covet this accreditation. With graduates, and contribute to the accreditation, Brock will be increased knowledge of management recognized as offering business education." programs that are among the best To achieve accreditation, worldwide. applicants must satisfy the Niagara business leaders joined expectations of a wide range of Brock officials on campus on May 2 quality standards relating to strategic as the University announced it has management of resources, passed a rigorous evaluation to interactions of faculty and students in obtain AACSB International the educational process, and Dr. John Walker, Director of Walker Industries Holdings Limited in Thorold, and accreditation. Brock and two other achievement of learning goals in Executive in Residence with Brock's Faculty of Business, announces the Faculty's Canadian universities earned degree programs. During the accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). accreditation this year, bringing the accreditation process, Brock was The accreditation by AACSB work and contributions by all total number of AACSB-accredited visited and evaluated by business International takes effect immediately members of the Faculty of Business in business schools in Canada to only school deans with detailed and covers all aspects of the Faculty achieving this rare distinction," said 11. The agency boasts such top knowledge of management of Business at Brock, including Martin Kusy, Dean of the Faculty of ranked schools as Harvard, Yale, the education, applying accreditation undergraduate and graduate Business at Brock. "This accreditation London Business School (UK), the standards that are widely accepted in programming. demonstrates our ongoing dedication University of California at Berkley, the educational community. "I am extremely proud of the hard to excellence in teaching and research that prepares students to Iw E o N E 5 o A y M A y 4 2 o o 3 meet the challenges of today's global and information-technology driven business environment. "AACSB accreditation will increase the value of a Brock business degree for students and graduates internationally, and will add prestigious recognition to the University overall," Kusy said. "This accreditation will also bring numerous benefits to the NIagara A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario region. Local employers and businesses will no doubt be extremely impressed by this world class recognition as the University Good 4 U-All! continues to aiiract the best students Four distinguished Canadians to receive and professors." Employee Wellness During the two-year review honorary deg rees process, the review team fourid that CoDference update the focus by the Faculty of Business Brock's 4th Annual Well ness Four distinguished Canadians, one leadership and distinguished at Brock on applied and theoretical of them a natIve of Port Colborne, accomplishments in sports medicine Conference will be held Wednesday, will receive honorary degrees from and health promotion. He is an practices is exemplified in its June 18, and all permanent employees Brock University at its 2003 Spring associate professor at the University of excellent co-op program that is the are encouraged to attend. Convocation ceremonies to be held Ottawa, with appointments in the second largest in Canada. Among The plenary speaker, Paul Huschilt, June 9 to 12. Department of Family Medicine and other findings, the review team also will launch the day with important This year, Brock takes pride in the Division of Cardiac Surgery. highlighted the emphasis Brock information on Humour for Workplace awarding honorary degrees to: Roy On Wednesday, June 11, the placed on an education environment Health. Concurrent sessions encompass a Romanow, Chair of the National University will recognize Lynton that encourages diversity, innovation wide array of topics promoting the Commission on the Future of Health (Red) Wilson, a Port Colborne native, and excellence in research, teaching spiritual, phYSical, emotional, social, Care in Canada and former Premier of for his distinguished contributions to and service. intellectual and occupational aspects of Saskatchewan; Andrew Pipe, Director Canadian business and Canadian Brock's first MBA class begins in well ness. Sessions scheduled to date of the Cardiac Surgery Varve Clinic public life. Wilson is one of Canada's September 2003. The program will include interactive music, working with and the Smoking Cessation Clinic at most distinguished business leaders. reinforce integration of subject the actors and artists from Theatre Beyond the University of Ottawa Heart His record as a Canadian public servant matter, global aspects of the Words, learning the art of Belly Dancing, Institute; Lynton (Red) Wilson, is equally impressive. Wilson was discipline, ethical consideration, preparing for your vacation entirely Chairman of the Board of Nortel appointed an Officer of the Order of development of communication skills online, and cooking with herbs. The Networks Corporation and CAE Inc.; Canada in 1997 for his work in the and the use of management of variety of expertise and knowledge from Robert Cooper, Artistic Director of public and private sectors. He was information technology in such areas these and numerous other presenters will Chorus Niagara. named top CEO in the Globe and Mail's as e-business, Web-based research make for an exciting day. On Monday, June 9, the University Report on Business Magazine in 1997, and decision support systems. This is your opportunity to enjoy a will recognize Roy Romanow for his the publication's third annual guide to The Faculty of Business also offers day with your fellow employees and to distinguished achIevements in Canadian corporate Canada's best and brightest. a Master of Accountancy and an public life. Romanow, Premier of the On Thursday, June 12, the University learn, to laugh and to live it up! The Province of Saskatchewan from 1991 International Master of Accountancy. day is sponsored by Brock's Office of will recognize Robert Cooper for his As well, a cost recovery option for until his retirement from ~liticallife in distinguished contributions to choral Environment, Health and Safety 2001, is widely recognized as one of international students of the MBA (OEHS) and Human Resources' Canada's finest leaders and visionaries. music in Canada and to Canadian program is under development. Department, but it wouldn't succeed In 2001, Romanow was appointed by cultural life generally. One of Canada's AACSB International is a not-for without the assistance of a committee Prime Minister Jean Chretien to head leading conductors of choral music, profit organization consisting of more of volunteer representatives from the the national Commission on the Future Cooper enjoys a distinguished career as than 900 educational organizations Brock community who provide input of Health Care in Canada. Music Director of Chorus Niagara and and corporations. Its mission is and assistance. When ready, On Tuesday, June 10, the University the Opera in Concert Chorus. Cooper excellence in management education conference details and registration will will recognize Dr. Andrew Pipe for his also provided strong artistic leadership to in colleges and universities. be available under News and Events on many important contributions aimed the Toronto Mendelssohn Youth Choir Headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., the OEHS Web site: www.brocku.ca/ at improving the health and well ness for 22 successful years. AACSB International is the premier oehs. Check back often. of Canadians Pipe was appointed to For more information, please go to accrediting agency and service For further information, contact the Order of Canada last year for his www.brocku.ca and click on "News." organization for business schools. [email protected] Brock professor to speak on matching wine and food A Brock University Viticulture Institute (CCOVI), will Inniskillin Wines, from 11 :30 a.m. to of pairing and puts the pleasure in. professor will provide discuss how to "Take the Mystery out 1 :30 p.m., with lunch served at noon. Discover how you can drink any insights into matching of Wine and Food Pairings," as part of While wine and food matching isn't wine with any food and love the food and wine during a the President's Community Luncheon rocket science, it's true that certain match. presentation on Friday, Series, held in partnership with Brock combinations can wreak havoc with Tickets for the luncheon are $35 June 6. and Inniskillin Wines. one other. Dr. Linda Bramble will per person, For tickets, please call Dr. Linda Bramble, The community is invited to attend share ways to mediate the marriage. As Julia Gottli, 905-688-5550, ext. of the Cool Climate this insightful and informative you sip and taste, learn a simple but 3245, or e-mail [email protected]. Dr. Linda Bramble Oenology and presentation. The event will be held at sure strategy that takes the mystery out before June 2. Congratulations to Joanna Sheppard, Graduate Student, Faculty Dr. Patricia Clements addresses Brock Briefo ... of Applied Health Sciences, who is Distinguished the winner of this year's Ralph D. Morris Graduate Student Award. Brock community Scholar Lecture The Award is presented each year Series to a student involved in University Professor Maureen activities which reflect well on Connolly delivered an graduate students, or extracurricular address, Challenges for activities which enhance the Critical Reflective University's role in the community. Pedagogy in Contemporary Academic The endowment for the award was Contexts, as part of the Brock University contributed to the University by the Distinguished Scholar Lecture Series. Graduate Students' Association. Connolly is the 2002 Brock University Sheppard was presented with her Award for Distinguished Teaching. award by Dean John Corlett, Faculty You're invited of Applied Health Sciences, at the Come to a celebration for Alan Bown Graduate Students' Association in honour of his 37 years of service to Annual Spring BBQ on April 16. Brock University. Bown is the last to For more information about the retire of the Department of Biological Ralph D. Morris Award or the Graduate Students' Association, e-mail: Sciences First Five Founding Fathers! [email protected] The celebration will take place on Thursday, May 29, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Award-winning Web site Pond Inlet. The cost is $10 for The e-Niagara Conference and reception/gift. For more information, Web Awards recognized Brock's see notices sent to all departments or Faculty of Mathematics and Science call Caroline Barrow, at ext. 3388. Web site as being the best site in the The Humanities Research Institute Spring Symposium was held recently. From left, Educational category. The sites are Dr. Rosemary Hale, Brock's Dean, Faculty of Humanities, keynote speaker Dr. Patricia The Library is on the move! judged on the basis of content, Clements, Director of the Orlando Project at the University of Alberta, Sharon Construction will soon begin on the design, usability and functionality. Balazs, electronic database manager for the Orlando Project, and Brock Professor Library's e-c1assroom. Cataloguing and Marilyn Rose. Collections staff, formerly located in Kawai piano sale Th 254 along the north Thistle The Department of Music is hosting Strong links between the for faculty but also for many graduate corridor, have moved to their new a Kawai Piano Sale, at Pond Inlet, on Humanities research and computing students, who will become the home on the 11 th floor of Schmon May 22, from noon to 9 p.m.; May 23, already exist in the research culture teaching scholars of tomorrow. Tower, thereby freeing up space for the from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and May 24, of Canadian universities, and creative The afternoon also included a e-c1assroom, a suite of offices for the from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be linkages between these fields will number of other presentations. Centre for Teaching, Learning and used pianos, new pianos and digital certainly strengthen and flourish in Sharon Balazs, electronic textbase Educational Technologies and a new pianos plus the Kawai pianos used by the future. This was the message of manager for the Orlando Project, University classroom. The e-c1assroom the Department of Music. In addition Dr. Patricia Clements, Director of the demonstrated the capabilities of the is designed as a flexible environment to the Kawai pianos, Steigerman, Orlando Project at the University of site under development, and the way where technology will support Technics, HeIntzman, Mason Risch Alberta, and Past President of the in which the project has led to innovation in teaching and learning. A and Nordheimer pianos will be available. For information, or to make Canadian Federation for the computing innovations, as new sincere thank you to everyone who Humanities and Social Sciences, in protocols have been developed in helped make this project a reality by an appointment, please call Fletcher's supporting Library technology through Pianos, at 905-651-7268. her keynote address to the order to serve the project's complex the Faculty and Staff campaign. Humanities Research Institute's needs. Several Brock faculty spoke of Salvation Army Brown Spring Symposium. The meeting was their current use of electronic Seminary's auction a success Bag Extravaganza held at Brock on April 28. resources in their research. Jeannette Concordia Seminary's recent Spring Brock University is pleased to be Clements spoke of the complexity Sloniowski spoke of her work, with Auction, held at Hernder's Estate part of the Salvation Army's Brown of the Orlando Web site, which has Marilyn Rose, on a very large Winery, was a huge success. This Bag Extravaganza on Wednesday, been under construction for the past database project on Crime, Mystery special event saw over 150 guests in May 28. A member from "Team eight years. The project is a and Detective Fiction. Barry Joe attendance and over 250 items for Brock" will be raised high above collaborative undertaking, involving described his research into the auction. Our sincere appreciation for Market Square in downtown St. participants from universities in reception of electronic texts, in light the support received from the President's Catharines and your help is needed Canada, the United States, England, of postmodern theories of reading. Office, Conference Services, Centre for to raise funds to have them lowered and Australia, which will make Jean Bridge demonstrated the use of the Arts, and the Bookstore. back to ground level. available, in electronic format, a full computer technology in her Join us for Concordia Seminary's If you are interested in pledging scholarly history of women's writing production of electronically projected 12th annual Golf Day, Monday, your support for a great cause, or in the British Isles. Clements and fully interactive works of art. June 9, at Sawmill Golf Course, Joining Team BroCK for lunch on emphasized not only the size of the Susan Spearey spoke of her use of Fenwick, Ontario. Cost for the day is Wednesday, May 28 in Market $80, including green fees, power project and its innovative nature, but CD-ROM technology for the Square, please contact Kristen Smith, development of electronic archives cart, supper ana prizes. Best ball in Community Services, at ext. 3845. its collaborative and democratic format used. A fun day for golfers of dimensions, as it provides training related to her work on South African all levels. For registration and and a scholarly community not only literatures of transition. sponsorship information, please call the seminary at 905-688-2362 or by e-mail: [email protected] President's Community Luncheon Series Chief of Campus Guest lecture The popular President's Community Police retires The Brock community and the public Luncheon Series continues. are invited to a lecture to be held on On May 8, Dr. John Yardley, Director, Brock University Friday, June 20, featuring the Director Workplace Health Research Unit, Brock announces the of the Medical Outreach Program at University, below, gave a presentation retirement of Don the Sanoviv Medical Institute. on liThe Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Delaney, Chief of Dr. Miguel Lanzagorta will provide a Workplaces! Strategies for better Campus Police. presentatIon, titled "Reclaim a managing your workplace human resources", in Port Col borne. The Delaney arrived at Healthier Life," that deals with an luncheon was co-hosted by the Port Brock University integrative approach to regaining a Colborne/Wainfleet Chamber of in December, naturally healthy life. Commerce. 1991. Over the Find answers to your difficult health On May 9, Kimberly Cote, Director, last 12 years, he questions and learn about a new, Sleep Research Laboratory, Brock has been complementary approach to a wide University, left, gave a presentation on responsible for the variety of health issues. "Understanding the Limits of the Human Machine: The Effects of Sleep safety and security The lecture will be held in AS 204, of faculty, staff, from 7 to 9 p.m. Registration is at 6 p.m. and Shift-work on Performance". The The cost is $5 per person. luncheon was co-hosted by the Niagara students and Falls Chamber of Commerce. visitors who make Seating is limited, please RSVP to The next Luncheon, featuring Dr. Linda Janet Westbury, Faculty of Applied up our campus Bramble, will be on June 6 at Inniskillin community during Health Sciences, at ext. 3713. Wines, Niagara-on-the-Lake. For more information, contact Julia Gottli, Office times of immense Student success of External Relations, ext. 3245 or Chief Don Delaney growth and [email protected] development. The University wishes him well as he begins this next chapter in his life. Brock University The University will begin the Careers begin here! recruiting process for a new Director immediately. This will continue to be E-mail submissions to: an important position at Brock, [email protected] University Web site: www.brocku.ca particularly as it embarks on new Brock News is a rublication of the directions requiring all areas to Office of Externa Relations. engage in planning and responding to 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 Brock's significant growth and FAX 905-641-5216 changing circumstances. Editor: Heather Junke; Production: MJ Turner; In the interim, Valerie Wolfe, Communications Director: Mike Farrell Manager, Environment, Health and The next issue of 8rock News is Wednesday, Safety, will be overseeing the unit in M~y 28, 2003, with a firm copy deadline of Frtday, May 16, at 4:30 p.m. an acting capacity. If you have any questions or PUBLICATION IS EVEKY TWO WEEKS concerns, please contact Valerie Canada Post Agreemen! ;; 40065767 Wolfe at ext. 4027. Brock News, May 14, 2003. Published by Brock University. 3 Thirty-nine Brock students receive national, provincial awards Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS). Stephanie Martin of Port Colborne, OGS; Recipients of NSERC scholarships Danielle Molnar of Niagara Falls, OGS; receive an award valued at $17,300 per Steven Neely of St. Catnarines, OGS; year for master's studies and $19,100 per Daniel Niven of Niagara Falls, OGS; year for doctoral studies for two years; Salvatore Parlatore of Niagara Falls, recipients of SSHRC receive an award OGS; Dawn Pollon of St. Catha rines, valued at $19,000 per year for four years, OGS; Jennifer Robinson of Niagara and recipients of OGS awards receive Falls, OGS; Joanna Sheppard of St. $15,000 for one year. Catharines, OGS; Jessica Socha of "The University is extremely proud of Thorold, OGS and NSERC; Mario the academic achievements of these Ventresca of Fenwick, OGS. outstanding students," said Dr. Jack Other winners are: Miller, Associate Vice-President, Ethan Bayne of Edmonton, Alberta, Research, and Dean of Graduate Studies SSHRC; Kristina Calder of Burlington, at Brock. "These awards exemplify the OGS; Kelly Campbell of Glace Bay, Nova high quality of students who choose to Scotia, OGS and SSHRC; Maaike study at Brock." Canrinus of Toronto, OGS; Alexander The University held a reception on Edwards of Oakville, OGS; Nancy campus recently to honour the students' Fenton of Dundas, OGS; Chris Gee of Brock celebrated the success of 39 students who received national and provincial grants and accomplishments. Elmira, OGS; Bryan Grimwood of Sarnia, scholarships in recognition of their academic excellence. Attending a recent reception were Local winners are: OGS; Julie Harty of Bowmanville, OGS; student award winners, front row from left, Jennifer Phenix, Jenn Robinson, Kelly Campbell, Laurie Corna of Fonthill, OGS; Michael Erica Kelly of Point Edward, OGS; Adam Danielle Molnar, Melissa Isaak, Jessica Socha, Karen Mathewson; middle row from left, Costanzo of St. Catharines, OGS; Langridge of Orangeville, OGS; Kevin Renate Ewert Ysseldyk, Erica Kelly, Dawn Poll on, Nancy Fenton, Stephanie Martin, Kim Wayne deRuiter of Port Colborne, OGS; Leonard of Kemptville, OGS; Karen Dobson, Joanna Shepllard, Jennifer Lockyer, Shelagh Sutherland; back row from left, Chris Gee, Bryan Grimwood, Adam Langridge, Kristina Calder, Steve Neely, Alexander Edwards, Jeremy Doan of Beamsville, OGS; Mathewson of Ancaster, NSERC; Ryan Mario Ventresca. Please see story. Kimberly Dobson of Fonthill, OGS and O'Neill of Barrie, OGS; Jennifer Phenix NSERC; Jeffrey Dyck of St. Catharines, of Mississauga, OGS; Amanda Rochon of Thirty-nine Brock University students, The awards are sponsored by the OGS; Theresa Edmgton of Weiland, Cobour~, NSERC; Shelagh Sutherland of many of them from Niagara, will receive Natural Sciences and Engineering OGS; Renate Ewert Ysseldyk of jordan, St. john s, Newfoundlana, OGS; Bill Tays a combined total of $834,000 in national Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the OGS; Melissa Isaak of St. Catharines, of Stratford, OGS. and provincial grants and scholarships in Social Sciences and Humanities Research OGS; Stefan Larrass of Thorold, OGS; For more information, please go to recognition of their academic excellence. Council of Canada (SSHRq and the Jennifer Lockyer of St. Catharines, OGS; www.brocku.ca and click on "News." --_ .. __ ._--_.. _._._----_ .. _. __._._---_ .. _----_ .. _------_._._-----_... __ .. _---_._._----- EVENTS Enter to win a trip to Provence CFUW meeting: The Canadian Federation of University Women - Niagara Falls (CFUW) will present its Annual General Meeting "Flowers and Punch," on Tuesday, and receive a free gift May 20, at the Niagara Parks Horticulture School, from 7 to 9 p.m. This meeting is for If you are a Brock graduate and work automatically entered into the draw for members only. For more information, please contact Margaret Harrington, at: at Brock University, you may enter to the trip and the Office of External [email protected] win a trip for two to Provence, France. Relations will send you a free Qualifying is e-asy, all you have to do brockpe0.l?le.ca gift. Golf fundraiser: A fundraising golf event to support the Rosalind Blauer Centre for is sign on to www.brockpeople.ca. (you GiftS will be mailed after. the draw on Child Care at Brock University, will be held on Saturday, June 7, at Brock Golfland. The will need your seven digit 10 # (login) june 2. four-person scramble event will begin at 12 noon. Cocktails and dinner will follow at and your birth date yyyymmdd If you have questions, or need 6 p.m., at Domenic's Restaurant. There are a variety of options available to suit all (password)). There are only three easy assistance, please call Lynne Irion, Office levels of play and there is a dinner-only option. There also will be closest to the pin steps required to qualify. You simply fill of External Relations, at ext. 3251, or in the survey, update your profile, and e-mail: [email protected]. prizes, a reverse draw, a 50/50 draw, raffle draws, and more. Please contact Norm post two messages to friends/colleagues Westbury at: [email protected], ext. 4578, for more information. who are Brock graduates. Once you Register yourself or a foursome early as space is limited. have completed these steps, you are brockpeople.ca
Brock News, May 14, 2003. Published by Brock University .... page 4 ------_._._-----_._._-_._-_._------_._-..... _-_._._--_._---- She was invited to give the inaugural address, titled ilLes Reecritures du Petit Chaperon Rouge," FACULTY AND STAFF at the organizational meeting of the Reseau de chercheurs en Litteratures d'enfance (LDE), COMMUNICATIONS, POPULAR CULTURE AND FILM/POLITICAL SCIENCE Agence un iversitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) in Paris, April 2 to 3. She was also invited to give Nick Baxter-Moore participated in the 28th Annual Conference of the British Association for a second paper, titled "Livres pour tous," at the same conference. Canadian Studies, Devonshire Hall, University of Leeds, England, April 7 to 10, where he She was invited to give the keynote address, titled "Babes in the Woods: Today's Riding Hoods presented a paper, "The Winnipeg Aspers vs. the Toronto Media Establishment: Discourses of Go to Granny's," atthe French Literature Conference on ''The Child in French and Francophone 'Centre' and 'Periphery' in Canada's NewspaperWars." He also chaired a panel on "Music and Literature," at The University of South Carolina, March 20 to 22. the Arts in Canada," and was featured nightly on vocals, guitar and harmonica in "The BACS She was invited to give a paper, titled ilLes Iivres pour enfants de Marguerite Yourcenar," at the Bar Band." centenary conference "Marguerite Yourcenar et I'enfance," in Roubaix (France), February 6 to 7. COMMUNICATIONS, POPULAR CULTURE AND FILM/ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND She gave an invited paper, titled "L'esthetique de la nuit dans I'oeuvre de Henri Bosco," at the LITERATURE conference on Le romantisme de Henri Bosco, in Strasbourg, October 25 to 26. Jeannette Sioniowski, Communications, Popular Culture and Film, and Marilyn Rose, English MUSIC Language and Literature, presented a paper, "Home Sweet Havoc: Howard Engel's Niagara," Harris Loewen conducted the Niagara Vocal Ensemble, and classical guitarist Jeffrey McFadden, in atthe Association for Canadian Studies' "Niagara! Multidisciplinary Perspectives" Conference, a program entitled "Madrigales Olde ... and New," on April 26, at St. Denis Church, st. Catharines. on April 26. DRAMATIC ARTS Peter Feldman was one of the recipients of this year's annual St. Catharines Volunteer Awards PUBLICATIONS for his work as Communications Officer and Board Member ofthe St. Catharines and Area Arts Amprimoz, Alexandre L. "La reine," "Avant Ie deluge" DEGAINE TA RIME No. 28 (Mai-Juin Council, and Board Member of Theatre Arts Niagara over the past 21/2 years. On April 23, he 2003). 25-26. directed a one-act play, "M.S.Unchained," about multiple sclerosis, at the meeting of a local Beckett, Sandra L. "Crossing the Boundaries: Michel Tournier's Tales for Children and MS support group. It was presented by a new theatre group, Theatrical Possibilities. On April 25, he Adults." In Children in Literature Children's Literature: Acta of the XXth FlLLM Congress organized and introduced a public reading of a new play, "In the Arms ofthe Angels," by former 1996, Regensburg, Germany. Ed. Paul Neubauer. FrankfurtlM: Peter Lang, 2002. 167-177. Brock student and staff member, Christine BoykO-Head. The readers included former students Pat Noonan and StephanieJones; Terry Judd, ofTheatre Beyond Words, Brock's residenttheatre Beckett, Sandra L. "Who's Afraid of Little Red Riding Hood? Play, Parody, and Political company; and former student and staff member Erin MCKay-Karo. This event was sponsored Correctness in Contemporary Retellings." CREArTA (Australia) 2.2 (Summer 2001-2002): 30-43. by Theatre Arts Niagara at the studios of Carousel Players. Beckett, Sandra L. "L'enfant-dieu dans I'oeuvre de J.-M.G. Le Clezio." Iris, special issue on Gyllian Raby's one act play "Faust and the Human Genome," was presented April 4 to 6, atthe L 'enfant mythique (Europe et Japon) 23 (Summer 2002): 203-215. University of Calgary Faustival Conference. This summer, her jazz tap comedy, "Fingers and Beckett, Sandra L. "La voix narrative dans Un rameau de la nuitde Henri Bosco." Roman 20- Toes" will be playing at theatres around Ontario including The Blue Water Playhouse, Port 5033 (june 2002): 113-121. Stanley, Port Dover Lighthouse Theatre and Orangeville Theatre. She first presented this show Beckett, Sandra L. and Rosemary Johnston. liThe International Research Society for Children's last summer at Brock's Sean O'Sullivan Theatre. To develop this show, she has been Literature." Diogenes 198 (April-June 2002), 148-151. collaborating with Logan Medland as a dramaturg and a producer for the last year. Merriam, Carol U. "Storm Warning: Ascanius' Appearances in the Aeneid," Latomus61 (2002) EDUCATION 852-860. Joanne Graham and Ralph Connelly presented a session in April at the 35 th Annual Meeting of Wolf, Thomas. "Crack, LiePDE, ApplySym and ConLaw" (section 4.3.5, pp. 465-468.), the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics in San Antonio, Texas. The title of the session "Conservation Laws for Geodesic Motion in Curved Spaces and PDEs" (section 3.1.5.1, pp. was "Helping Preservice Teachers Use "Rich" Mathematics Leaming/Assessment Tasks." They also 187 -190), and the corresponding program package on the accompanying CR-ROM., Editors: presented a three-hour minicourse on "Problem Solving for Primary Pupils," at the 81 stAnnual Grabmeier, J., Kaltofen, E. and Weispfenning, V., Springer (2002) Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in San Antonio, Texas. John M. Novak has been voted President-Elect ofthe Society of Professors of Education. He will CLASSIFIED serve two years in each of the following positions: President-Elect, President, and Past President. The Society of Professors of Education, founded in 1902, is the oldest educational House for sale: Old Glenridge character home. Five minutes to campus. Four bedrooms, learned society. 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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES House for lease: Fonthill, only 10 minutes drive to Brock, three bedroom, 1,600 sq ft bungalow Sandra Beckett organized and chaired a three-day panel on "Crossing Boundaries: Multiple on large lot. Fireplace, main floorfamily room and laundry room, eat-in kitchen, ensuite, double Audiences" at the American Comparative Literature Association conference in San Marcos, garage, patio and deck. $1,200/month, plus utilities. Phone: 905-892-9090 or April 3 to 6. Her paper was titled "Artists, Books for Children." [email protected] Six faculty members to be Brock researchers receive Premier's honoured at Spring Convocation Research Excellence Awards Brock University will honour six Excellence for Teaching. Brock University Reedyk and Spencer will receive faculty members for their • Professor Susan Spearey of the researchers Dr. up to $100,000 each from the contributions to teaching as part of Department of English will receive Maureen Reedyk, Province of Ontario and up to the Spring 2003 Convocation the Faculty of Humanities Award of Physics, and Dr. ceremonres to be held from Excellence for Teaching. $50,000 in support for graduate Monday, June 9, to Thursday, • Professor David DiBattista of Gaynor Spencer, students and post doctoral fellows June 12. the Department of Psychology will Biological Sciences, from the University and other Recipients of the annual Faculty receive the Faculty of Sociaf received prestigious sponsors. The awards provide the Award of Excellence for Teaching Sciences Award of Excellence for Premier's Research faculty researchers with funding for are chosen by a selection commIttee Teaching. Maureen Reedyk Excellence Awards to salary and benefits to attract from each faculty which includes • Professor Heather Gordon of recognize their distinguished talented graduate students, post representation of faculty, staff and the Department of Chemistry will students. Among other criteria, receive the Faculty of Mathematics contributions and to provide support doctoral fellows and research nominees must nave a reputation for and Science Award of Excellence to their specific program of associates to their research teams. superior teaching and be recognized for Teaching. groundbreaking research. I The Premier's for this quality by students ana This year, Brock takes pride in Reedyk and Spencer were among Research Excellence colleagues. They must demonstrate awarding honorary degrees to: Roy the round-eight winners to receive Awards were created creativIty and excellence in the Romanow, Chair of the National the awards from the Ontario in 1998 to help development of new course/program Commission on the Future of Health teaching materials, and they must Care in Canada and former Premier Ministry of Enterprise, Opportunity Ontario's world-class set a high standard and successfully of Saskatchewan; Andrew Pipe, and Innovation. The recipients of researchers attract motivate students to attain such a Director of the Cardiac Surgery this round represented 12 Ontario talented people to standard. Valve Clinic and the Smoking universities. their research teams The following are this year's Cessation Clinic at the University of "We congratulate Dr. Spencer Gaynor Spencer and to encourage recipients of faculty awards of Ottawa Heart Institute; Lynton (Red) and Dr. Reedyk for being innovation among the province's excellence for teaching: Wilson, Chairman of the Board of recognized as part of a select group • Professor Lorne Atlams, of the Nortel Networks Corporation and brightest young thinkers at Department of Physical Education CAE Inc.; Robert Cooper, Artistic of the best and brightest young universities, colleges, hospitals and and Kinesiology, in the Faculty of Director of Chorus Niagara. researchers in Ontario," said Dr. research institutes. To date, 509 Applied Health Sciences. With an estimated 2,LOO students Jack Miller, Associate Vice-President Ontario researchers have received • Professor Carol Sales of the receiving their degrees, this 40th of Research and Dean of Graduate $76.2 million in awards from the Department of Management and Spring Convocation will bring the Studies at Brock. "Their Ontario government and its Marketing, in the Faculty of total number of Brock graduates to accomplishments reflect the Business. more than 47,000. partners. • Professor Tony Mollica of the For more information, go to outstanding quality of scientific For more information, go to Pre-Service Department will receive www.brocku.ca and cliCK on investigation being carried out at www.brocku.ca and click on "News." the Faculty of Education Award of "News." Brock."
Iw E D N E S DAY MAY 2 8 2 0 0 3 I Vice-President, l....!...!.....~~!.....---==-.---==---!::::...-.!...!..-..!~_.!..!.!...... !....!....-..!._---=--~'------=--~~----I Acad em i c an d Provost reappointed for five-year te rm ne President A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario David Atkinson is pleased to announce the reappointment UPDATE of Dr. Terry Brock's new President's Golf Boak to the position of Vice Tournament raises funds for Wellness President, Academic and Conference Provost for a athletic student awards five-year term, Almost 150 golfers will join effective July 1, Brock University President David Wednesday, Terry Book 2003. Atkinson at legends-on-the-Niagara "Dr. Boak has provided on May 29 for the first annual ~")~ June 18 exceptional leadership over the past President's Tournament in support of ·THE Brock University Brock's 4th Annual Wellness five years at a time when Brock Badger Athletics, presented by Conference is fast approaching. experienced unprecedented Brock Plaza Corporation. PRESIDENT'S Conference details and growth," says Atkinson. "I look Participants in this premiere golf registration information were forward to working with Dr. Boak tournament will contribute to the TOURNAMENT launched on the new during his second term. He is truly University's proud tradition of Environment, Health and Safety committed to serving the University athletic excellence as proceeds from overwhelming support we have Web site late last week at in the best interests of our faculty, the tournament will provide received from Niagara's corporate www.brocku.caloehs. staff and students." bursaries and scholarships for community," said David Howes, Workshop topics and The Vice-President, Academic has Brock's outstanding student athletes. who is Chair of the President's scheduling have now been specific responsibilities for the Tournament and a member of This year's tournament sold out in completed and are awaiting development and ongoing review of Brock's Board of Trustees. "This two weeks and will raise more than your selection. Some additional strategic academic planning. Boak is event is guaranteed to grow in $50,000. workshop topics that may be of responsible for the administration of popularity with each passing year, Brock's athletes have won 15 interest include Massage Basics, the various academic units national and 30 provincial and an increasing number of people Wine and Health, Reflexology, including the Faculties, Library, championships since 1967, and the are going to want to be a part of this Effect ive Inter-C u Itu ra I Registrar's Office and Student student athletes are a vital part of special event." Communication, Power Tool Services. He oversees the allocation the many successes Brock enjoys legends-on-the-N iagara, located Basics, Dog Training, Pilates and administration of the budget for today. Many of them maintain in Niagara Falls, is one of Canada's Introduction, Preserving Fruit, overall academ ic averages of 80 per finest championship golf facilities. academic units. The Vice-President, and Helping Your Child learn to Academic acts as chief executive cent while juggling athletics, studies Participants in the President's Read. Keep in mind that some and academic officer in the absence and part-time jobs. Tournament will enjoy a challenging sessions have limited enrolment. of the President. The University is introducing the game of golf, an opportunity to Registration is not limited to "I'm proud to be part of the many tournament to bolster its athletic renew acquaintances, a delicious those with computer access. developments at Brock that have student awards program. With 30 meal and an entertaining evening. Hard copy brochures and men's and women's varsity teams in Golf pros Cathy Sherk and Tony registration information have contributed to the University's such sports as wrestling, rowing, Evershed will walk the line at the been forwarded to area outstanding tradition of offering a baseball, hockey, soccer and practice facility to give golfers tips supervisors, placed in some quality education and student life basketball, Brock boasts the third as they warm up. lunch rooms across campus and experience," says Boak. "During my highest number of varsity athletic The shot-gun start is at 1 :15 p.m. are now available for pick up in second term, I look forward to teams among Ontario's 17 Brock athletes and coaches will also the Human Resources Office on continuing to work with people universities. A lot of the athletes assist golfers, and will be the 12th floor of Schmon Tower. from across campus, and in the must use their own money to help accompanied by Sir Isaac Brock. A This is a once per year event. community, to create new cover their teams' costs of training hidden hole handicapping wstem Don't miss your chance to join opportunities to support students in camps, equipment, and other will allow for a fair system of your co-workers to learn, laugh their academic pursuits." expenses. scoring, and individual players will and play. Boak came to Brock in 1989 as "Organizers have worked play their own ball. Cocktails and For further information, Dean, Faculty of Education and extremely hard to make this dinner will follow the game, and contact the Environment, Health served in that position until his tournament a first-class event, and there will be a live auction and Safety Office at: appointment as Vice-President, we are pleased with the Continued on page 2. [email protected] Academic, in February 1998. bike safely and skilfully. Instructor original pieces of modern sculpture Brock in the News Brock Briefs... and Brock grad, Jenny Brown, will and numerous educational exhibits. help you gain confidence and West Nile Virus research at Brock experience. For more information, Brock student runs University is once again receiving or to register for the second session, tutoring pro2ram significant media attention from please call Wendy Laslo, at May Wong, a Ifrock Business across the country. 905-688-5550, ext. 4775. student who will graduate at Spring The National Post, Global TV and Convocation, is the Director of The CBC TV were among the media Niagara! A Symposium LearnEdge Advantage, a new representatives who visited Brock Scnolars, artists and politicians entrepreneurial tutoring program for earlier this month when Biological whose work is linked to or students from the preschool to post Sciences Professor Fiona Hunter and addresses Niagara Falls attended the secondary level. her team of West Nile Virus Niagara Symposium held at the The LearnEdge Advantage offers researchers held a four-day Niagara Falls Hilton, April 25 and quality education with customized mosquito identification workshop. 26. Papers and panel discussions programs and individual teaching Reporters also interviewed focused on the role of the Falls in that supports the Ministry of Biological Sciences Professor popular culture, literature, visual Education's curriculum. Programs Michael Bidochka, a microbiologist who is conducting viral testing on arts, economics, history, literature range from mathematics to English mosquitoes as part of a study for the and Canadian-American relations. (e.g. reading, writing, and spelling), Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Canadian and American scholars along with many other subjects Graduates present Term Care. jOined international colleagues, available upon request. research Public health unit workers from including Serge Jaumain, the The LearnEdge Advantage has The Faculty of Education hosted across Ontario, representatives from President of the International received support from the St. the 21 st Annual Graduate Health Canada, CFB Borden, the Council for Canadian Studies, for Catharines Self Help Office though Conference on May 10, chaired by the Summer Company program. This B.C. Centre for Disease Control and the papers, presentations and Dr. Renee Kuchapski. Eleven program provides hands-on business other agencies attended the discussions. graduates presented their research. training and mentoring to help mosquito identification workshop to Organized in part by the In addition, students and faculty enterprising young people start-up learn how to identify different Association for Canadian Studies, presented research-in-progress at and run their business. The species of adult female mosquitoes. the Symposium was jointly roundtable sessions, and both . LearnEdge Advantage is one of two There are at least 52 species of sponsored by Wilfrid Laurier faculty and guests hosted afternoon recipients of the Summer Company mosquitoes in Ontario, and only University, the University of workshops. The Dr. Reginald B. Award this year in St. Catharines. eight are known to carry the virus Windsor and the Humanities Moase Invitational Address was The University is supporting so far. _ Research Institute, Brock University. presented at the luncheon by Wong by providing her with office For the third consecutive year, Dr. Ardra Cole, from OISIE! space, in Room 1103, Schmon Hunter's research team is receiving University of Toronto. Cole is Food drive Tower, to operate the program in trapped mosquitoes from more than recognized for her contribution to Looking for a way to get involved May and June. The LearnEdge 30 health units across Ontario for research and addressed this year's in your community? Community Advantage has flexible weekend and identification as part of a mosquito theme, "The Research Journey." Services, in conjunction with after school hours, as well as surveillance program funded by the Over 100 delegates attended. Community Care, is hosting a food affordable prices. provincial Ministry of Health and In the photo are, from left, drive until May 30. Drop boxes will For additional information, please Long Term Care. Identifying the Dr. Ardra Cole, with Brock be located in the lobby of the Tower contact May Wong, at 905-348-4500. different species is important in Professors Dr. Renee Kuchapski and Robert S. K. Welch Hall, Thistle order to determine which ones carry and Dr. Susan Drake. Corridor (outside the Bookstore) and Boaters get carded! the West Nile Virus and to Walker Complex information desk. The Eleanor Misener Aquatic determine appropriate methods of Don't want to carryall of those Centre is offering anyone interested population control since the species Pensi.on Plan general heavy groceries from the car? No in acquiring their Pleasure Craft respond differently to various meetmg problem, call the Welcome Desk, Operator (PCO) card the challenge control methods. There will be a general meeting at ext. 4636, for any pickups! of taking the Boat Operator Other highlights of Brock faculty of the members of the University Accredited Training exam. members and students making the Pension Plan hosted by members of Discount tickets for The exam can be taken by news include: the University's Pension Committee. members of the Brock community • A St. Catharines Standard full The meeting will be held on attractions and their families. page feature story, with photos, The Brock University Alumni Monday, June 2, from 11 :30 a.m. to As of 2002, anyone operating a about Lauren Kennedy, one of Association, in conjunction with 12:45 p.m., in Academic South 201. boat under four-meters in length, Brock's finest actresses who didn't Ted Nixon, of Mercer Human Conference Services, has made the including personal watercraft, must let a severe hearing impairment Resource Consulting (the following available for Brock have a PCO card by law. interfere with her talent or University's pension plan actuary), faculty, staff and graduates. Tickets The course will be held ambitions for the theatre. Lauren will provide information on the new are available at the front desk of Wednesday June 4, 10 a.m. to graduates in June with an honours RRSP limits and discuss various Conference Services 24 hours a day 2:30 p.m., in Thistle Corridor. degree in dramatic arts from the options reviewed by the Pension (ext. 3369, Vallee Residence - main The cost is $25 and is payable by School of Fine and Performing Arts. Committee to reduce the impact of lobby), and may be purchased with cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard and She plans to become a teacher and market volatility on the Plan. In cash, Interac, or credit card. debit accepted. begins her studies in education at addition, representatives from our Personal shopping only. Study books may be purchased at Brock in September. two investment firms will provide an Canada's Wonderland: Save up to the Welcome Desk in the Walker • Associate Professor Charles overview of the Pian's performance, 40 per cent on the Regular Adult Complex $10. Burton of the Department of followed by a question and answer Front Gate admission price of Certification provided by the Political Science was interviewed period. $50.75. Tickets good for any day in Lifesaving Society of Ontario several times by the Globe and Mail Please plan to attend. Everyone is spring season from May 4 to June Eleanor Misener Aquatic Centre. and CBC's As It Happens for insight welcome. 30. Adult (ages 7-59) - $32; on developments in China. Beverages provided. Please feel Children (ages 3-6)/Seniors (+60) - French high school • The Toronto Sun profiled free to bring your lunch. $25; Under 3 - free. Tickets good students compete Assistant Professor Julie Stevens of for any day in the season from The Department of Modern the Department of Sport Mountain Biking for May 5 to October 13 Adult (ages 7- Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Management, about her expertise in Women planned for June 59) -$36; same as above for other in association with the School Canadian hockey. age groups Boards of the Niagara region, Due to the success of the Six Flags Darien Lake: Adult - Continuing Education course organized the 24th annual Brock Continued from page 1. $23.99; Child (48 inches and under) Niagara French Contest on April 25. Mountain Biking for Women that President's Golf Tournament - $18.99. Professor Leonard Rosmarin began May 14, a second four-week Attractions and rides available for performed by professional chaired the event for the last time auctioneer Butch Crack. course has been planned for all ages, concerts, water park and before his retirement. Ever since its Major sponsors of this year's June 11, 18, 25 and July 2, from more! inception in 1980, this contest has tournament are Algoma Central, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Marineland®: Tickets good for been recognized as one of the finest Heart of Niagara Hospitality, This fun course, designed for both any day until August 15, Age 5 and in Canada inasmuch as it Lakeshore Inc., Lincoln Fabrics, beginner and experienced cyclists up-$19. encompasses all three of the major alike, will teach you to mountain Experience the thrill of getting up categories: anglophone, Rankin Construction, RBC close to so many wonderful animal francophone and immersion. Every Investments, Sodexho, and Whiting ambassadors from both land and year about 100 senior students from Inc. sea. Features many spectacular secondary schools from across Funds raised from the annual Brock University President's Tournament will be Careers begin here! water shows with killer whales and Niagara, and beyond, compete in dolphins who perform spectacular this event and get to know Brock awarded each fall, beginning in University better. September 2003, to continuing E-Mail submissions to: feats. ZOOZ: Adult (13 and over) - At the awards ceremony, student athletes who have [email protected] successfully completed their first University Web site: www.brocku.ca $11.95; Child (3-12 years old) Rosmarin was honoured for his Brock News is a publication of the $8.95; under 3 - free. commitment to this venture over the year of study. Office of External Relations. ZOOZ features a wide variety of past 24 years. "I know that our athletes and 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 coaches are as appreciative as I am FAX 905-641-5216 zoological exhibits of both domestic and exotic animal species in well Badger gear for the hard work and dedication Editor: Heather Junke Production: MJ Turner designed enclosures. Among many For your convenience this demonstrated by David Howes and Communications Director: Mike Farrell exhibits and attractions there are summer, the Brock Badgers Sport his team," said Brock President Shop has been moved to a central David Atkinson. "Brock's student The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, outdoor picnic facilities, a five kilometre walkway through lushly location within the Bookstore. In athletes make an enormous June 11, 2003 with a firm copy deadline of contribution to the University, and Friday, May 30, 2003, at 4:30 pm. landscaped and manicured gardens addition, Badger gear is now and the animal exhibits, trolley available via the Bookstore Web site they will benefit greatly from the tours, a play area, stocked ponds, at www.bookstore.brocku.ca scholarship money raised through PUIlLICATION IS EVERY 2 WEEKS the tournament." (anoda 1',,,1 Agreemenl ~ 400(,>7(,7 Brock News, May 28,2003. Published by Brock University.... page 3
SOCIOLOGY FACULTY AND STAFF Mary-Beth Raddon presented "Learning to Re-search: A Courseware Project on Qualitative Interviewing" with Ping-Chun Hsiung and Leslie Chan at the COMPUTER SCIENCE/PSYCHOLOGY Nexus Conference, Connecting Teaching, Technology and Inclusive Learning John Mitterer presented the plenary opening address, entitled "Theorizing at the University of Toronto, Resource Centre for Academic Technology, on the digital: From tsunami to Trojan horse to transformer," at the 16th Annual May 9. Teaching Support Services Teaching and Learning Innovations Conference, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, May 1 to 2. The 2003 conference theme was "New Teaching Tools and Learning Environments." PUBLICATIONS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Euler, N., Wolf, T., Leach, PGL and Euler, M.: Linearizable Third Order ODEs Neta Gordon recently presented a paper, entitled" 'To spoil clean granite': and Generalised Sundman Transformations: The Case X"'=O, Acta The First World War as Absence in The McGill Fortnightly Review," at "The Applicandae Mathematicae, Volume 76, (2003), Issue 1, 89-115. Canadian Modernists Meet: A Symposium," held at the University of Ottawa, May 9 to 11. Ritchie, Ian (2003) "Sex Tested, Gender Verified: Controlling Female Sexuality in the Age of Containment." Sport History Review, 34, 80-98. MODERN LANGUAGES Professor Jane Koustas was one of five invited speakers at the Sixth Annual Roundtable on Canadian Studies held at Franklin College, Franklin Indiana, EVENTS on May 2. Franklin College runs one of the major Centres for Canadian Studies in the United States. Koustas' paper was entitled "Robert Lepage in CFUW meeting: The Canadian Federation of University Women - Niagara Zulu TIme." Falls (CFUW) will present its June Dinner, on Tuesday, June 10, at the Buffalo Canoe Club, Erie Street, Crystal Beach. There will be a symposium, featuring PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND KINESIOLOGY a presentation by "Honeymooning in Niagara Falls," by Sherman Zavitz, at Barbara Kennedy presented a paper on May 8, for the Society for Canadian 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. Cost is $35. For more information, please Dance Studies, at a three-day conference held at York University. The paper contact Margaret Harrington, at: [email protected] and presentation was entitled "Folk Dance: Modern Day Applications." Guest lecture: The Brock community and the public are invited to a lecture POPULAR CULTURE NIAGARA RESEARCH GROUP to be held on Friday, June 20, featuring the Director of the Medical Outreach Three members of the Popular Culture Niagara Research Group presented Program at the Sanoviv Medical Institute. Dr. Miguel Lanzagorta will provide papers at the Niagara - a Multidisciplinary Conference, held in Niagara Falls a presentation, titled "Reclaim a Healthier Life," that deals with an integrative on April 25. The conference was hosted by the Association for Canadian approach to regaining a naturally healthy life. Find answers to your difficult Studies. The Brock presenters were: Joan Nieks and Jeannette Sioniowski, health questions and learn about a new, complementary approach to a wide Communications, Popular Culture and Film, "Something Else Besides the variety of health issues. The lecture will be held in AS 204, from 7 to 9 p.m. Famous Falls: Famous Players - Canada's Footprints in Downtown Niagara;" Registration is at 6 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Seating is limited, please Michael Ripmeester, Department of Geography, presented on behalf of RSVP to Janet Westbury, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, at ext. 3713. Marian Bredin, Russell Johnston and himself, "Public Memories, Local Identities: Historical Sites and Contests over Meaning in the Niagara Region." CLASSIFIED
SOCIAL SCIENCES Apartment for rent: Large two-bedroom in Victorian home, walk to David Siegel presented a paper, entitled "Recent Changes in Provincial Montebello Park and downtown, Weiland Avenue at Wellington. $725 plus Municipal Relations in Ontario: A New Era or a Missed Opportunity?" at the utilities, available August 1. Call 905-327-4625. Conference on Municipal-Federal-Provincial Relations, sponsored by the Institute for Intergovernmental Relations at Queen's University, May 9 to 10.
Brock News, May 28, 2003.Published by Brock University.... page 4 Alexandra Fie presented with 2003 Study looking for ITS to host Rosalind (Hyman) Blauer Award people who have trouble sleeping national The Brock University Sleep conference Research Laboratory continues to look for people who experience ITS is hosting the Canadian trouble falling asleep and staying National Higher Education asleep for an ongoing study on Information Technology insomnia. Conference from June 9 to 11. Participants in the study must be All interested members of the between the ages of 18 to 65. They Brock community are invited to must have had trouble falling asleep attend this conference. or staying asleep, for three or more For more details, as well as the conference agenda, go to: nights a week, and have had this www.brocku.calit2 003. difficulty for at least six months. The theme of the conference They can have no other medical or is "Your IT Info-Structure." As mental health reason for people using or involved in experiencing their sleeping From left, Dr. Marvin Blauer with Alexandra Fie, winner of the 2003 information technology in a difficulties (e.g., chronic pain, higher education setting we all Rosalind Blauer Award, and Dr. Sharon Abbey, Director, Centre for depression). They should be in good Women's Studies know that what we are dealing health (e.g., taking no medications). with comes down to moving The Centre for Women's Studies environment. Prior to this, she was Those who work rotating shifts or and exchanging information in held a reception on April 1 0, in involved in a long-term CIDA midnights are not eligible to many forms. Our information the Senate Chamber to honour research project on the participate. systems really form a structure Alexandra Fic, the 2003 recipient empowerment of women for Sleepless in Niagara participants for the exchange of information. of the Rosalind Blauer Award. This poverty alleviation and income will be asked to stay at the sleep Keeping all of these information award is presented annually in generation in contemporary laboratory at Brock University for structures or info-structures memory of Dr. Rosalind Blauer, a Southeast Asia. She networked two nights while researchers working together is comparable founding member of the with female students in measure their sleep. They will be to "herding Cats." It is through Department of Economics, to help universities, colleges and free to leave the laboratory during the discussion, presentation and perpetuate her unfinished work. community-based economic and the day. Participants will receive an sharing of issues and problems The $500 award is given to an facing all of us in higher technical training programs in honorarium for their participation as outstanding member of the Brock education that we build better developing countries including well as valuable information on community who has been engaged structures and therefore provide Thailand and the Philippines. in activities that improve the ways to improve sleep. better information and idea Her work is documented in her position of women in society. Those who are interested in exchange which is the Alexandra Fic currently teaches book Thailand: Buddhism, Society participating in the study are invited fundamental basis for learning. in the Department of and Women. The award was to visit the Sleepless in Niagara Web The conference is Management, Marketing and presented by Dr. Marvin Blauer site at encouraging participants to Human Resources Development and generously donated back to www.sleeplessinniagara.brocku.ca share their problems and the and has recently published The the Centre for Women's Studies or call the Sleep Lab directly at 905- unique solutions that they have Cosmic Zoo, an anthology of and The Rosalind Blauer Centre 688-5550, ext. 3795 or bye-mail: devised to solve them. children's stories about the for Child Care. [email protected] Convocation celebrates best of the Class of 2003 SSHRC and This week, Brock University excellence. receiving Dean's Medals are: NSERC celebrates the Class of 2003 during Karen Forgrave, of Toronto, will • Faculty of Applied Health Spring Convocation ceremonies receive the Governor-General's Sciences: Valerie Sheppard being held in the Walker Complex. Gold Medal, which is awarded to (Honours) of St. Catharines, and awards top Brock will confer 1,456 the student with the highest Angela Gueldenstubbe of St. undergraduate degrees, 83 graduate standing of all graduates in a Catharines; $2.8 million degrees and 613 education degrees Master's degree. Forgrave will • Faculty of Business: David Bunn as part of the convocation receive her Master of Education. of Kemptville; Brock University researchers ceremonies which began Monday This is the second time she has • Faculty of Education: Jessica have received $1.08 million in and continue to Thursday. Eighty been recognized for such high Benner of Fort Erie; grants from the Social Sciences and certificates also will be awarded in standing: she received the Silver • Faculty of Humanities: Julie Humanities Research Council of various areas of study, including Medal upon graduating three years Harty (Honours) of Bowmanville, Canada (SSHRC) and $1.75 million in grants from the Natural Sciences Public Administration and Adult ago with her combined Bachelor of and Mark Poulin, a student of and Engineering Research Council Education. Arts/Bachelor of Education. French from st. Catharines; of Canada (NSERC). This year, Brock takes pride in The Governor-General's Silver • Faculty of Mathematics and "These awards from two of awarding honorary degrees to: Roy Medal, for the student with the Science: Kimberly Dobson Canada's major funding agencies Romanow, Chair of the National highest standing of all graduates in (Honours) of Fonthill, and Kevin reflect the outstanding quality of Commission on the Future of Health a first Bachelor's degree, will be Bayne of St. Catharines; social science, humanities and Care in Canada and former Premier awarded to Julie Danielle Harty, of • Faculty of Social Sciences: Jessica scientific investigation being carried out at Brock," said Jack Miller, of Saskatchewan; Andrew Pipe, Bowmanville. Harty specialized in Rourke-Marcheterre (Honours) of Associate Vice-President, Research, Director of the Cardiac Surgery Linguistics (Communications Lennoxville, Quebec, and Laura and Dean of Graduate Studies. Valve Clinic and the Smoking Disorders Stream, Honours) and Breadner of St. Catharines. "Through their commitment and Cessation Clinic at the University of plans to continue her studies at the In addition, 42 graduates will dedication to research, our Ottawa Heart Institute; Lynton (Red) graduate level. Julie's goal is to receive Distinguished Graduating professors make enormous Wilson, Chairman of the Board of become a speech language Student Awards, with about half of contributions to the University's Nortel Networks Corporation and pathologist. the recipients from the Niagara teaching and learning envi ronment." CAE Inc.; Robert Cooper, Artistic Students who have the highest area. Director of Chorus Niagara. standing in either a first Honours or For more information on the SSHRC grants As part of the ceremonies, the Pass degree in each Faculty will student award-winners, please go to The SSRRC grants will support University will recognize the best receive a Dean's Medal for www.brocku.ca and click on work to study a wide range of and brightest for their academic academic excellence. The students "News." issues, including popular culture in Niagara, birth order, women teachers during the Great Depression, language use among Iw EON E S 0 A Y U N E 1 1 2 0 0 3 Inuit adolescents, and social behaviour in middle childhood. The funding is part of the SSHRC investment of$28.5 million in social, economic and cultural research projects based at Ontario universities. As one example of a research project, Dr. Barry Grant and several colleagues will study popular culture in Niagara. They will A newsletter for faculty and staff at Br'ock University, St. Catharines, Ontario explore what it was like to go to the theatre in the Niagara region during the golden age of Hollywood films. ·What·was-happening on-the-Iocal rock scene in the 1960s? Grant's Brock grad is --President's G6lf -'Tourriatnent raises' research will document the social history of the region, with a new Off-Campus over $63,000 for student athletes particular focus on film and music. The project will not only contribute Housing Officer Brock student athletes returning to a better understanding of the this fall will share in the success of region's cultural history, but will A Brock the first annual President's Golf also help ensure that important graduate and Tournament, presented by Brock documents and artifacts are former President Plaza Corporation on May 29, at preserved for heritage and tourism. of the Brock the prestigious Legends-on-the University Niagara. NSERC grants Students' Union More than $63,000 was raised to The NstRC grants will support (BUSU) is the provide bursaries and scholarships research to study everything from University's new for Brock's outstanding student the unravelling of "green" power to Brad Clarke Off-Campus athletes. how the brain reacts when a person About 150 golfers joined Brock i realizes they have committed an Housing Officer. University President David Atkinson Brock wrestler Tonya Verbeek and error. In this new University position, in this premiere golf event, Brock President David Atkinson The Natural Sciences and Brad Clarke will be responsible introduced to bolster the display a cheque totaling the Engineering Research Council of for the overall operation of the University's athletic student awards $63,779 raised during the first Canada (NSERC) recently Off-Campus Housing Service. program. Funds raised from the annual President's Golf announced grants to Brock faculty Clarke, who has spent the last annual President's Tournament will Tournament. members totalling $1,748,745 over three years as a Residence be awarded each fall, beginning in five years, all of which are for new Manager at the University of September 2003, to continuing soccer and basketball, Brock boasts or renewed projects. Guelph, will arrive at Brock on student athletes who have the third highest number of varsity Of that amount, NSERC awarded successfully completed their first June 11 to take on his new role. athletic teams among Ontario's $233,905 for five equipment grants. year of study. universities. The total value of new grants for "Brad is a great addition to our The University would like to student services teams and he Brock's athletes have won 15 2003-04 is $416,710. All of these thank all the participants, corporate national and 30 provincial has an understanding of awards are in addition to an sponsors and volunteers who championships since 1967, and the estimated $1.2 million in earlier community and student needs," contributed to the success of this student athletes are a vital part of NSERC research and equipment says Kim Meade, Associate Vice tou rnament. the many successes Brock enjoys grants for projects that are ongoing President, Student Services. "Brock's student athletes make an today. Many of them maintain in 2003-04. enormous contribution to the "Brad's knowledge of Brock and overall academic averages of 80 per One example of an NSERC University, and they will benefit Niagara will be an asset as he cent while juggling athletics, studies funded project at Brock is research works to address the needs of greatly from the scholarship money and part-time Jobs. A lot of the raised through the tournament," by Professor Douglas Bruce of the students living in the community athletes must use their own money Department of Biological Sciences. says Atkinson. to help cover their teams' costs of and to create stronger relations Major sponsors of this year's Bruce, a botanist, is working to training camps, equipment, and better understand how Photosystem with community residents." tournament were Algoma Central, other expenses. The Off-Campus Housing Heart of Niagara Hospitality, II (PSII), one of two photochemical "Organizers worked extremely reaction centres in photosynthesis, Officer is responsible for Lakeshore Inc., Lincoln Fabrics, hard to make this tournament a first community relations activities Rankin Construction, RBC class event, and we are pleased converts light energy with such high associated with off-campus Investments, Sodexho, and Whiting with the overwhelmin support we efficiency and how it regulates this efficiency to protect itself from too student housing including Inc. received from Niagara9 s corporate The tournament included a live community," said David Howes, much light. Bruce, who is part of an resolving conflicts and disputes international effort to unravel the between students, City residents, auction with half of the items won who is Chair of the President's by several Brock graduates who molecular and electron path by and landlords; gathering and Tournament and a member of work at RBC Investments. They are Brock's Board of Trustees. "This which light energy is transformed distributing educational issuing a challenge to other grads to event is guaranteed to grow in into chemical energy in plants, will information regarding off-campus encourage their companies to popularity with each passing year, receive $67,000 a year for four housing and related issues; and contribute to the live auction for and an increasing number 01 people years. presenting a variety of next year's tournament. are going to want to be a part of this For more information about the community forums regarding With 30 men's and women's special event." SSHRC and NSERC research awards Continues on page 2. varsity teC\ms in such sports as The tournament will return to to Brock faculty, go to wrestling, rowing, baseball, hockey, Legends on May 27, 2004. www.brocku.ca and click on"News." Good 4 U-AII Update Wednesday, June 18 ACE Brock Brock University, Canadian Tire Financial Don't miss the registration President Services celebrate partnership deadline of today, Wednesday, June 11. Conference details and registration information are wins National available on the new Environment, Health and Safety Student Web site at www.brocku.caloehs. Of particular interest to Leader Award faculty and those who deliver presentations on a regular basis Sean Chamberland, President of IS a new workshop topic ACE Brock, a student-run presented by Speech Language entrepreneurship organization at Pathologist, Lyn Chaffart on Brock University, is the winner of Preserving Your Voice. Other the 2003 ACE National Student lifestyle workshops include Let Leader Award for outstanding Sleep Work for You, by Kimberly leadership. Cote, and What are You Doing The ACE (Advancing Canadian Christine Jones, Director, Development and Alumni Affairs, talks with After Work, a workshop Entrepreneurship) Brock students Brock grad Peter Rainville, an employee at Canadian Tire Financial delivered by Scotia McLeod and also won the ACE Marketing Services. Scotiabank on making a Achievement Award at the 2003 More than 50 Canadian Tire "Beyond the contributions these successful transition to Edge of Opportunity National Financial Services (CTFS) graduates make every day at CTFS retirement. Please join us for an Exposition held in Toronto earlier and in their communities, this informative and entertaining employees, who are also Brock partnership is testament to Brock's experience. this month. The Brock team University graduates, celebrated brand, that careers begin here," competed against 34 other ACE the partnership between the according to Grant Dobson, campuses across the country, and University and Canadian Tire at a was one of only two campuses Executive Director, External reception with CTFS President Tom Brock Briefs... which made it to the final round of Relations at Brock University. "As competition in four different Gauld and Brock President David two of the largest and fastest Call for papers categories of achievement. The Atkinson on, June 3, at Lookout growing organizations in the The Centre for Canadian Studies three other categories were Point Golf and Country Club. Region, this is an important at Brock University invites proposals Ventures, Fair Enterprise and SIFE "Brock graduates constitute 10 partnership for Niagara." for papers and panels addressing the (Students in Free Enterprise). Judges per cent of our work force and an Condon and Dobson oversee 2003 Two Days of Canada included Mario Pilozzi, the Chief impressive 20 per cent of CTFS the mu Itifaceted relationsh ip conference theme "Crime in Executive Officer and President of management," according to Vice between the University and Canadian Tire and look for new Canada: Law and Dis/Order." Two WalMart Canada Corp., and Daniel President, Business Development, initiatives which are of mutual Days of Canada is an annual Soper, Executive Vice President and Tim Condon. "We also partner benefit. At the June 3 event, a interdisciplinary conference that Chief Operating Officer of Danier with Brock's Co-op program, graduate chapter at CTFS will be brings together scholars from many Leather. career fairs and we are developing "It's extremely gratifying to see announced. It is the first time a different Humanities and Social new initiatives including a student our hard work and passion for Brock chapter has been formed Sciences disciplines for the purpose mentoring program." within a company. of exploring a wide-ranging topic entrepreneurship recognized by from varied and interesting well-respected business perspectives. professionals across Canada," said This year's conference will be Chamberland. "ACE Brock's Conference will held November 5 to 6. continued success in national SMART Start For more information on the Call competitions demonstrates the celebrate career for Papers, go to: www.brocku.cal calibre of students Brock produces canstudiesITDC2003cfp.htm year after year. We are grateful to team ready! the University's administration and of retiring Brock Thesis defence faculty for their tremendous support By Ryan Alley An MSc Thesis Defence for and encouragement." professor SMART Start Assistant Wayne deRuiter, Faculty of Applied ACE Brock has grown to include Health Sciences (Community Health more than 150 student members Continuing with Brock's who dedicate and donate their time Sciences), will be held on Monday, commitment to incoming first-year and ideas to help run events and June 23, at 9 a.m., in WH147. The students, the annual summer create new business ventures. title of his thesis is: "Efficacy of orientation program SMART Start Proceeds from these activities are Clinical Algorithms in Screening for will begin on June 23. Over the donated to local and national Prostate Cancer." The thesis next few weeks, the 16 members of charities. As an example of its supervisor is Dr. Brent Faught, and the SMART Start team will be success for 2002-2003, ACE Brock the External Examiner is Dr. William preparing to welcome next year's generated more than $70,000 in influx of students to the Brock Montelpare, Acting Dean of proceeds and gifts-in-kind for many Graduate Studies, Lakehead local and national charities. community. University. All are welcome. ACE is a national not-for-profit SMART Start, which stands for campus-based organization David Goicoechea Students Making A Realistic Honour With Books dedicated to fostering Transition, has developed into an Brock faculty, students, graduates, The James A. Gibson Library entrepreneurship in Canadians. honoured and integral part of the and friends of philosophy at Brock would like to offer you an Founded in 1987, ACE's mission is first-year student's orientation will be part of a special tribute to opportunity to commemorate a achieved through experience- and experience. SMART Start offers Philosophy Professor Dr. David significant event in the life of a outreach-d riven entrepreneu rsh ip incoming students the opportunity Goicoechea as he retires after 35 colleague, friend or loved one. For a educational programs. Today, ACE to register for their courses, become years at the University. minimum $50 donation, a new teaches unique entrepreneurial acquainted with the various services The Brock Philosophical Society volume will be purchased for the programs in over 40 communities available throughout the University, will celebrate his career with a Library and a handsome bookplate across Canada through its university Conference on Love and Personal participate in discussions, meet and will be placed inside recognizing and college network. For more Growth, to be held June 18 to 21, at mingle with professors and upper the person and the event. The information, visit year students, tour the campus and Honour with Books program is the Brock campus and with a www.acebrock.on.ca residences, and experience their first perfect for retirements, birthdays, banquet to be held on Saturday, taste of university life all under the convocation, memorial tributes, and Continued from page 1. June 21, at 6:30 p.m. Banquet watchfu I eye of the SMART Start other occasions. Please go to Brock grad is new Off-Campus tickets are $35 per person. team. www.brocku.callibrary and click on Housing Officer The conference will focus on Honour with Books for more issues and questions of philosophy Parents are also encouraged to information. off-campus student housing issues. as they have been perceived and attend the daylong session with The Officer will also consult with reflected upon over the years by their son or daughter. Parents will and coordinate activities with the Goicoechea. Former students and receive information about successful International Orientation friends have been invited to transitions to Brock, the value of a Brock University Coordinator whose main goal is participate in this conference from Brock degree, student support Careers begin here! improved housing support and across Canada, the United States services, academic advising, and arrival orientation for incoming and Europe. teaching and learning at Brock. E-Mail submissions to: international students. "I think the conference will be a Several faculty members will be [email protected] "It's great to be back at Brock," significant philosophical event and I involved in sharing this information University Web site: www.brocku.ca says Clarke. "I'm excited to have the look forward to bringing our with the parents. Families also can Brock News is a publication of the philosophical community together," Office of External Relations. opportunity to apply my skills and stay in residence, and experience says Goicoechea who has helped 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 experience by working with first hand the residence atmosphere organize as many as 50 conferences FAX 905-641-5216 students and citizens of our local of Brock. community. I also look forward to at Brock. "As we look back at the The eight-week program runs Editor: Heather Junke Production: MJ Turner making Niagara my home." first 40 years of loving wisdom at Communications Director: Mike Farrell from June 23 to August 15. Clarke graduated from Brock in Brock, we can reflect upon where 2000 with a BA in Child and Youth we have been and where we need ApproXimately 3,000 first-year The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, students will participate, as Brock June 25, 2003 with a firm copy deadline of Studies. In addition to being BUSU to go." Friday, June 13, 2003, at 4:30 pm. President in 1999-2000, Clarke was For more information on the prepares for its largest incoming a Residence Don, a Head Resident conference, please contact Irene group of students ever. The SMART Start team can be reached at ext. PUBLICATION IS EVERY 2 WEEKS and was active in the Residence Cherrington, at 905-688-5550, ext. Canada Po.., I Agreelllent ;: 400(,.i7(,1 Action Council at Brock. 3315. 3810. Brock News, June 11,2003. Published by Brock University... .page 3
An Empirical Study.," at the 47th International Council for Small Business FACULTY AND STAFF (ICSB) World Conference, San juan, Puerto Rico, june 16 to 19, 2002. • "Entreprises ethniques: place de la famille et du groupe ethnique dans PSYCHOLOGY I'entreprise," at the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada annual John Mitterer delivered an invited address, entitled "Cognitive apprenticeship meeting, Entrepreneurship and Family Business Division, Winnipeg, and digital technology in large-class instruction," at the Nexus Conference: Manitoba, May 25 to 28, 2002. Connecting Teaching, Technology and Inclusive Learning, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, May 8 to 9. MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES HISTORY On Friday, May 23, at an international conference organized by the R. Andrew McDonald presented a paper, on june 1, to the Canadian Society department of French of both York University and The University of Toronto, of Medievalists, at the 2003 Humanities and Social Sciences Congress at Professor Alexandre L. Amprimoz read the following paper: "De la parole en Dalhousie, on "Dynastic and Political Challenges to the Canmore Kings of exil a I,etrange surdite du monde: Pierre Torreilles comme prolongement de Scots 1058-1266." Guy Levis Mano." The title of the conference was "Colloque Lectures de Pierre Torreilles: Approches Critiques." MANAGEMENT Teresa Menzies has been recognized by the International Council for Small Sandra Beckett gave a paper, titled "Artists' Books for a Cross Audience," at Business 48th World Conference Organizers as an "eminent" authority on the inaugural conference of the Irish Society for the Study of Children's Entrepreneurship Education. She is an invited Keynote speaker and one of literature at St. Patricks' College Drumcondra, Dublin, May 9-11. She also two track leaders selected to lead the Advancing Entrepreneurship Education chaired the board meeting of the International Research Society for Children's Track, at the ICSB Conference, june 2003, Belfast, Ireland. (Track Leader literature which was held in conjunction with the conference. responsibilities include reviewing, selecting best papers, organizing and chairing the track with a co-track leader.) Professor Leonard Rosmarin was invited to present a paper at the International Colloquium on the contemporary French Poet, Pierre Torreilles, Teresa Menzies was author or co-author of the following papers presented at co-organized by the University of Toronto and York University on May 23. conference (and published in proceedings) in 2002. , The title of his paper was "Le Temps, I'amour et la mort dans "La Voix • "Entreprises Ethniques et Identite Du Partenariat : Une Etude Comparative desabritee de Pierre TorreiIles." From May 28 to june 1, he participated in the Entre Chinois, Italiens et Indiens/Sikhs Au Canada," and "Entrepreneurs sessions of the Association des Professeurs de francais des universites et Naissants Au Canada: La Demarche Des Deux Premieres Annees," at the colleges Canadiens, held at Dalhousie University in the context of the Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship 19th Annual Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences. He presented an invited paper, Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia. November 14 to 16, 2002. titled "De la parole a I'image: aller-retour: Un Opera pour Terezin de Liliane • "Canadian nascent entrepreneurs: To be or not to be (an operating Atlan." He also chaired a session of the Association and represented Brock at business)?" at the Atlantic Schools of Business Conference, Antigonish, Nova the annual meeting of Chairs of French Departments of Canadian universities. Scotia. November 7 to 9, 2002. • "Les entrepreneurs naissants et la poursuite de leur projet d'enterpise: Une etude longitudinale," at the CIFPME conference, Montreal, Quebec, October MUSIC 30 to November 1, 2002. Harris Loewen conducted the Voices of Unity and the Niagara Vocal • "Ethnic enterprise start-up stage: An empirical survey among the Chinese, Ensemble in a joint concert at St. Mark's Anglican Church in Niagara-on-the Italian and Sikh entrepreneurial communities," at the Third McGill Lake on May 25. The accompanist was Brock graduate Neva Tesolin. Loewen Conference on International Entrepreneurship, Montreal, Quebec, September also conducted the Etobicoke Centennial Choir, as well as the newly formed 13 to 16, 2002. ECC Ensemble, in a concert on the theme of Love presented in Etobicoke on • "Entrepreneuriat ethnique et developpment local - Comparaisons des May 31 . Both concerts featured repertoire in a variety of classical and contributions des entrepreneurs ethniques au Canada: les Chino is, les popular musical styles ranging from the 16th century to the present. Ita liens, les Indiens/Sikhs," at the 18e Colloque annuel de L' Association de science regionale de langue franc;aise (ASRLF), sur I'entrepreneuriat et Ie NURSING developpement local, Trois Rivieres, Quebec, August 21 to 23. Dr. Melanie S. MacNeil presented "Therapeutic Touch and Caring: A • "Ethnic Entrepreneurs in Canada: Problems encountered as defined by Rogerian Study," at the 25th International Association for Caring Conference, differences in ethnic origin and sex," and "Nascent Entrepreneurs in Canada: University of Colorado, june 2.
Brock News, June 11,2003. Published by Brock University.... page 4 PUBLICATIONS Donation of rare newspapers Amprimoz, Alexandre L."Wise Men at the Zoo" The DMQ Review (May 2003). www.disquietingmuses.comlmay03/amprimoz.html on display at Brock Anco, S.C On multi-graviton and multi-gravitino gauge theories. Class. Quant. Grav. 19, 6445-6467 (2002). Anco, S.C Exotic Yang-Mills dilaton gauge theories. Lett. Math. Phys. 62, 245-258 (2002). Anco, S.C Gauge theories of Yang-Mills vector fields coupled to antisymmetric tensor fields. j. Math. Phys. 44, 1006-1043 (2003). Beckett, Sandra L. "Les Iivres pour enfants de Marguerite Yourcenar," Marguerite Yourcenar et lienfance. Tours: SIEY, 2003. 127-139. Fie, Victor M. "THE TANTRA: Its Origin, Theories, Art and Diffusion from India to Nepal, Tibet, Mongolia, China, japan and Indonesia." New Delhi: Abhinav Publications, 2003, pp, 144; Col. Plates 42, Maps, 2. Fie, Victor M. "FROM MAjAPAHIT AND SUKUH TO MEGAWATI SUKARNOPUTRI: Continuity and Change in Pluralism of Religion, Culture and Politics in Indonesia from the XV to the XXI Century." New Delhi: Abhinav Publications, 2003, pp. 360, Col. Plates 45, BIW 38, line Drawings A rare collection of early mid-19th century Niagara-area newspapers were recently donated to the Mackenzie Printery and Newspaper 4, Maps 3. Museum by Thorold resident Esther Summers to commemorate her 90th Menzies, T.V., and Paradi, j.e. (2002). Encouraging technology-based birthday. As the Queenston facilities of the. Printery Museum are no~ ventures: Entrepreneurship education and engineering graduates. New equipped, at present, to preserve these heritage newspapers, they will be England Journal of Entrepreneurship, 5(2), 57-64. under the care of Brock's Special Collections department in the James ,:-. Menzies, T.V. (Ed.). (2002). Entrepreneurship and the Canadian Universities: Gibson Library. In the photo, from left are Lynne Prunskus, Brock Spe~lal Collections Librarian, Esther Summers and AI Teather, Chair, Mackenzie Strategies and Best Practices of Entrepreneurship Centres. 161 pp. St. Printery and Newspaper Museum. They are holding the August 8, 1860 Catharines, ON: Author. ISBN 0-9683539-2-4. issue of the Thorold Weekly Chronicle. The newspapers are encapsulated Wolf, T. The integration of systems of linear PDEs using conservation laws of for preservation purposes at Brock and will be displayed June 15 to 30 syzygies, j. of Symb. Compo 35, no 5 (2003), 499-526. and by appointment thereafter.
EVENTS CLASSIFIED Golf Clubs for Sale: Men's Left Hand Callaway Hawkeye Great Big Bertha Guest lecture: The Brock community and the public are invited to a lecture Driver (9 degree loft) and 7 -Wood for sale. Both are in excellent, virtually to be held on Friday, june 20, featuring the Director of the Medical Outreach like-new condition. Driver $275; 7-Wood $225, or both for $450. Program at the Sanoviv Medical Institute. Dr. Miguel Lanzagorta will provide Call 905-685-0924 after 6 p.m. a presentation, titled "Reclaim a Healthier life," that deals with an integrative For sale: Sofa and Loveseat - contemporary style, neutral colours, very good condition. Asking $700 or best offer. Call: 905-687-7242. approach to regaining a naturally healthy life. Find answers to your difficult House for sale: North St. Catharines Victorian home, three bedrooms, original health questions and learn about a new, complementary approach to a wide hardwood floors, french doors, gas fireplace in main floor family room, variety of health issues. The lecture will be held in AS 204, from 7 to 9 p.m. fenced yard, pool, ponds, double car garage with storage loft, appliances Registration is at 6 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Seating is limited, please neg., on the bus route. A must see home. Offered at $209,900. RSVP to janet Westbury, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, at ext. 3713. Phone: 905-938-5260. BROCK UNIVERSITY PARKING LOT EXPANSION
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l'lA1t 1. Construction As a result of a decision of the Board of Trustees to endorse the recommendations of the Parking and Transportation Task Force, and approval of a plan for facility renewal, $3.3 million dollars of construction has commenced to provide the following campus enhancements: A. The section of road from the traffic circle at the North Gate to the middle of Lot A will be built according to the Campus Master Plan, allowing for approximately 250 additional parking places. Please refer to section A on the attached map. B. Parking lot T (free parking) will be closed for the summer to be completely rebuilt and expanded into three separate lots (lots T,U,V). Please refer to section B on the attached map. Free parking will be in Lot S on a temporary basis until late August. Please refer to section C on the attached map. C. In accordance with the Campus Master Plan, a new entrance will be created along Merritville Highway, that in the short term will allow "right in" and "right out" access to Merritville Highway, and when necessary approvals are obtained, will allow traffic to exit the campus in both directions. Please refer to section D on the attached map. D. Parking lot B/B1 will be reconstructed turning lot B into an exclusively reserved lot. The B1 section will be renamed Parking lot D and will provide daily cash parking for visitors and those who bring their cars to campus on a more infrequent basis. Please refer to section E on the attached map. E. A new crosswalk will be created between Lots Band D and Welch Hall, and will provide new pavement markings, signage and lighting. Please refer to section F on the attached map. 2. Permits The Board of Trustees has approved a financing plan to pay for the costs of construction as well as increased permit fees as described below. Permits will be available for sale to all faculty and staff beginning July 2nd. Permit Fees Zone 1 (lot A) $30/month (09/03 - 04104) $20/month (05/04 - 08104) Zone 2 (lots T,U,V) $20/month (09/03 - 04104) $20/month (05/04 - 08104) Free parking will be eliminated as of Friday, August 29/03. Reserved (lots A,B) $60/month (09/03 - 04104) $30/month (05/04 - 08104) Reserved (other) $60/month (09/03 - 04104) $30/month (05/04 - 08104) Residence (lots M,S) $48/month (09/03 - 04104) $30/month (05/04 - 08104) This update is the first of three that will be provided throughout the summer. Subsequent updates will detail visitorlcash operations, public transportation enhancements and plans to alter the University's parking enforcement system. For more detail, please refer to the Parking Services website (brocku.ca/parking), and for further information, please contact Tom Arkell, Chair of the Parking and Transportation Task Force, or Sam Cusick, Supervisor of Parking Services. June 10,2003 Brock celebrates·the Class of 2003 More than 2,200 Brock students Dr. Roy Romanow, Chair of the recently graduated with degrees and National Commission on the Future certificates in recognition of their of Health Care in Canada and hard work and academic former Premier of Saskatchewan commitment, and they were treated (June 9), spoke of the importance of to inspiring advice from four graduates using their knowledge and distinguished Canadians who skills to ensure Canada's continued received honorary degrees from the success as a nation. "Your University. University's motto should serve as a President David Atkinson also constant motivator in your duty ... to addressed the audiences at each of continue to build a strong and the four Spring 2003 Convocation unified Canada," he stated. ceremonies, held from June 9 to Dr. Andrew Pipe, Director of the June 12 in the Walker Complex. He Cardiac Surgery Valve Clinic and the congratulated the graduates for their Smoking Cessation Clinic at the Dr. Lynton Wilson Dr. Robert Cooper accomplishments and thanked their University of Ottawa Heart Institute families and friends for their (June 10), encouraged graduates in encouragement and support. the Faculty of Applied Health "We are enormously proud of Sciences to positively impact your achievement," Atkinson told people's health and well-being by the graduates. "The entire Brock getting involved in the often community salutes you. Your controversial process of shaping success today is part of the public health policy. continuing legacy of Brock "Never fear the unconventional. University. Remember Brock's Never shy away from the road less motto - Surgite! (Push On!) - travelled," he said. "Your skills and wherever you may go or whatever perspectives ... are of paramount you may do." importance in confronting and The following is a taste of the changing a society that is messages the honorary degree increasingly sedentary." recipients shared with graduates in Dr. Lynton (Red) Wilson, Dr. Andrew Pipe Dr. Roy Romanow their Convocation addresses: Chairman of the Board of Nortel Networks Corporation and CAE Inc. (June 11), offered graduates 10 Iw EON E S 0 A Y U N E 2 5 2 0 0 3 points to remember as they move forward with their lives. He urged them to pursue what they do with passion, to take risks, to take responsibility for their own decisions and actions, to invest in themselves, their careers, their families and their communities, and to practice and demonstrate loyalty and news commitment. "Remember that your A npwsl{ tter for fat ulty and staft at Brock L nivprsity, St. atharines, Ontario personal reputation and character will always be your most important attribute," he said. Dr. Robert Cooper, Artistic Director of Chorus Niagara (June Brock professor Recently recruited researchers awarded 12), urged Humanities and Social Sciences graduates to use their awarded national $280,000 in infrastructure grants talents and their knowledge of the human spirit to make a difference. teaching fellowship Three recently recruited faculty This research will help to clarify His advice to graduates was for members at Brock University Roman chamber tombs, 4th century them to realize the need to seek A Brock received grants totalling $280,000 AD quarrying and Late Roman cist personal community, to provide University from the Canada Foundation for graves. An evaluation of the leadership, and to value the professor is the Innovation (CFI) in support of architecture, burial assemblages, knowledge and insights of mentors. recipient of a infrastructure costs associated with ritual practices, and skeletal remains "If Woody Allen was right in prestigious their research programs. will result in a reconstruction of the saying that 80 per cent of life was national 3M "Today's announcement is a good mortuary customs practiced at simply showing up, then it's up to Teaching news story for Brock University Kourion. you to commit the other 20 per cent Fellowship for which will bring economic and Duval will receive $102,578 to being there," he said. "Better yet, Maureen teaching social benefits to the local towards the costs of creating a why not place yourselves smack dab excellence and in the middle and make a miracle Connolly community and the region," said unique research laboratory in order outstanding happen." Tony Tirabassi, MP for Niagara to develop a more complete educational leadership. Brock conferred 1,456 Centre. understanding of the involuntary Maureen Connolly, who is Chair undergraduate degrees, 83 graduate The three professors receiving movements resulting from of the Department of Sport degrees, 613 education degrees and Management at Brock and a New Opportunities CFI funding are neurological disease and their 80 certificates at Spring 2003 professor in the Department of Biological Sciences Professor Glenn impact on voluntary movements. Convocation, bringing the total Physical Education and Kinesiology, Tattersall, Classics Professor Danielle Called dyskinesias, these number of graduates to more than is one of eight recipients of the Parks and Physical Education and involuntary movements are 47,000. 2003 3M Teaching Fellowships Kinesiology Professor Christian observed in patients with from 3M Canada and the Society Duval. Parkinson's disease. The funding for Teaching and Learning in Higher Tattersall will receive $160,256 to will allow for expansion of Duval's See -why Education (STLHE). cover costs of up-to-date resources research program to incorporate This is the only national teaching for research aimed at providing a other forms of motor symptoms award of its kind in Canada. It is greater understanding of how associated with neurological brockpeople.ca given to individuals who not only animals control and manipulate diseases such as multiple sclerosis, excel in the teaching of their own body temperature and metabolism. cerebral palsy and Huntington's is so popular courses but also demonstrate an This research could ultimately lead disease. exceptionally high degree of to the development of drugs that "Brock faculty continue to attract Members of the Brock leadership and commitment to the manipulate and control body the funding needed to pursue community are invited to find out improvement of university teaching temperature in humans, potentially unique areas of research that can how brockpeople.ca is making it across disciplines. offering enormous benefit to the lead to important breakthroughs," easy for graduates to stay in touch. "In my nearly 30 years of treatment of human ailments such as said Dr. Jack Miller, Associate Vice Demonstrations of the university life, I have met few neonatal asphyxia and adult strokes. President of Research and Dean of University's new online community faculty who exhibit Dr. Connolly's Parks' $18,488 grant will allow Graduate Studies at Brock. "The for graduates will be held in the level of commitment to students her to continue her study of federal government's commitment Computer Commons training centre and their success," said Brock Kourion's Amathus Gate Cemetery in to fund important research goes in Scotiabank Hall (Academic President David Atkinson. "Dr. southwestern Cyprus, which she has hand in hand with Brock's North Building) at 12:30 p.m. on Connolly is widely respected for her studied for the past eight years. Her initiatives to intensify its research July 22 or July 24. For more truly outstanding contributions, and research will illuminate a poorly activities and to attract the best information, please contact Lynne Irion, at ext. 3251. the University is extremely proud of understood period in Cypriot history students." Since the launch of her achievements and leadership." as well as develop new strategies for For more information, go to brockpeople.ca more than 2,600 Connolly, recipient of the 2002 the recording, storing, retrieval and www.brocku.ca and click on grads have signed on to the site Brock University Award for analysis of archeological site data. "News." Continues on page 4. Continues on page 4. Session 3: Monday to Friday Brock Briefs ... mornings, July 28-Aug. 8; or FACULTY AND STAFF Monday to Thursday afternoons July 28-Aug.7 AQUATICS Session 4: Monday to Friday At ~he rece.ntlX completed Ca~adi~n Lifeguard Championships, hosted by the City of Mlsslssauga on the Vlctorra Day weekend, Brock Lifeguard Team morn ings, Aug. 11-22; or Monday captain Brad Johnston and incoming Brock student Jamie Tolan took home a to Thursday afternoons, Aug. 11-21 gold medal in the line throw event. Johnston and Tolan were ranked 2nd Saturdays: June 28-Aug. 16 going into finals and came away with the gold in a time of 11.77 seconds. Cl Thesis hearings For the two of them, this was not a personal best, but is their most notable ::l Lynn Armstrong IS scheduled for 0- result to date. As well, the pair were a mere 2 one-hundredths of a second off ~ an oral hearing of her thesis on the current National record of 11.75 seconds. V') Monday, July 7, at 2 p.m. in Room Johnston is entering his third year in Recreation and Leisure Studies, while 5 339 (Academic North Building). Her Tolan will be starting at Brock in September in the same program. Johnston it thesis title is "Risk-Taking currently heads up the lifeguard team on campus that competes regularly Brock student Dean Doxtator, left, Behaviours in Adolescent Boys and throughout the year and for the University Lifeguard Championship; both presents a gift to author Ronald Girls: Sexuality and Dietary men will be competing for Brock next year. For any more information on Wright. Health." All are welcome. lifeguard competitions or the Brock team, please speak with Margie Lizzotti Dr. Lynn Zarbatany, External at the pool. Author shares insight Examiner, Dr. Sandra Bosacki, BEd in Aboriginal Adult Thesis Supervisor, Dr. Vera CLASSICS Woloshyn, Committee Member, Dr. Education students attending Brock Carol. M~rriam presented a paper entitled "Our Common Enemy: The Tony Bogaert, Committee Member at Six Nations Polytechnic, as well Parthian In Augustan Ideology" at the International Symposium on Imperial as community members, had the Lori Phillips is scheduled for an oral Ideology at Cuma (Naples) Italy, May 23-26. rare opportunity to hear from hearing of her thesis on Thursday, Ronald Wright, noted author and July 17, at 10 a.m. in Room 339 COMMUNIO\TIONS, POPULAR CULTURE AND FILM lecturer, who reflected on his book (Academic North Building). Her Jeannette Sioniowski presented a paper at the Film Studies Association of Stolen Continent: The "New World" thesis title is "Changing Roles of Canada in Halifax on May 28. The paper was entitled "Just the Facts Ma'am, Through Indian Eyes. There were Nurse Educators Employed in Acute Dragnet, Documentary and Fifties Television." about 60 guests in attendance at the and Chronic Care Settings: The event held at Roots Four Peace Impact of Professional and Statutory ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Sharing Centre at Six Nations. Mandates in Ontario at One Marilyn Rose presented a paper, "The Literary Archive and the Telling of The event was organized by Bob Hospital Corporation." All are Modernist Lives: Anne Marriott and Friends," at "The Canadian Modernists Watts who was teaching Studies in welcome. Dr. Linda Ritchie, Meet" Symposium, held at the University of Ottawa, May 9 to 11. The Aboriginal History, a course in the External Examiner, Dr. Richard conference was part of the University of Ottawa's Reappraisals of Canadian Aboriginal Studies area of Brock's Bond, Thesis Supervisor, Dr. Literature series. Faculty of Education. Katharine Janzen, Committee Elizabeth Sauer delivered an invited paper, "Patents on Truth in Seventeenth Member, Professor Leslie Gillies, century England," at the Symposium on Book History and Print Culture, Summer book sale Committee Member The Canadian Detective Fiction Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Dalhousie University, Project, under the supervision of Library receives Halifax, N.S., in May. Jeannette Sioniowski, PortuRuese donation EI.izabeth Sauer was appointed Adjunct Professor at Queen's University, Communications, Popular Culture The Library recently received an Kingston. and Film, and Marilyn Rose, English impressive collection of more than Assistant Professor Steven D. Scott presented a paper, "Waugh Among the Language and Literature, is 80 books of Portuguese literature Pre-Raphaelites," in Logrono, Spain, at an international symposium held in sponsoring a summer book sale, and culture. This donation, from the honour of the lOath anniversary of Evelyn Waugh's birth, on May 15. He every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to Direccao Regional das also presented a paper, " 'Do not be afraid': Fiction and Fact and Fiction in 12:30 p.m., in the main corridor, A Comunidades, is a significant cummings and Stein," in Halifax, N.S., at ACCUTE, held at Dalhousie 300 level (adjacent to the Senate addition to the Library collection University as part of the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, on Chamber). and provides important support to May 30. All books are priced at $1 to $2, the University's Portuguese and there are amazing values to be program. The Library wishes to DRAMATIC ARTS had, everything from mysteries to thank Professor Irene Blayer, Marlene Moser presented a paper entitled "A Case for Praxis: Teaching mathematics, including lots of up Modern Languages, Literatures and Gender and Performance," at the conference of the Association for Canadian to-date fiction and many gently Cultures, for her role in acquiring Theatre Research, held May 27 to 31, at the Congress of the Social Sciences used trade paperbacks. Stock is this collection of books. and Humanities in Halifax. refreshed every week. RACER will improve So, before heading to the beach, interlibrary loans GEOGRAPHY stock up on books! All profits will Interlibrary Loan services among Three faculty members gave papers at the recent joint meeting of the be used in support of the detective Ontario university libraries will Canadian Association of Geographers, Canadian Cartographic Association, fiction database project and for the soon be even more efficient. Canadian Regional Science Association and Association of Canadian Map further development of the detective Effective June 18, Brock and seven Libraries and Archives held at the University of Victoria. Alun Hughes spoke fiction holdings of the James Gibson other Ontario universities (Ryerson, on "Ca~tain Dick's Creek - a Quest for Treasure Trove and Toponymic Truth," library. Trent, Guelph, Waterloo, Western, James JIang posed the question "Are Landsat Images Fractals," and Michael Donations to our sale are most Windsor, and Wilfrid Laurier) are Ripmeester co-authored a paper with Brian Osborne of Queen's entitled welcome. Please call ext. 4065 or implementing the VOX (Virtual "Flexible Accommodation: Mississaugan Responses to Environmental 3884. Document eXchange) Interlibrary Management Issues." Si&n UP. for summer Loan Management System, followed sWlmmmg by the remaining Ontario LIBRARY universities within the next few Moira Russell has been asked by the Data Liberation Initiative's Education The Summer Swimming Committee to join its Ontario regional training group. Moira will be attending Registration will continue all months. This sophisticated a "Train ~he Train~rs" workshop this fall in preparation for an ongoing role as summer. To register, stop by the infrastructure will make it easier to locate items in other libraries, and a DLI trainer. MOira has played an active role in the DLI movement since its Welcome Desk in the Walker inception. Complex or call ext. 3387. There should result in faster delivery time. The VOX virtual union catalogue, DLI is a co-operative project between the Government of Canada and are lessons for children and adults, Canadian universities that provides low-cost access to Statistics Canada data from learn to swim to advanced named RACER (Rapid Access to Collections by Electronic files for teaching and research purposes. Databases, microdata, and leadership programs available for geographic files for mapping applications are available through the DLI. the whole community. Requesting), allows registered users to search for items in any or all of An article by Doug Suarez, entitled "Designing the Web Interface for Library Session 1: Monday to Friday Instruction Tutorials Using Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Coursebuilder," has mornings, June 30-July 11; or the Ontario university libraries using a single interface, and to been selected by the American Library Association's Library Instruction Monday to Thursday afternoons, Roundtable as one of its Top 20 bibliographic instruction articles of 2002. June 30-July 10 conveniently place borrowing requests. Alternatively, users may The article appeared in Information Technology and Libraries, 21 (3), 129- Session 2: Monday to Friday 134. . mornings, July 14-25; or Monday to choose to use the blank request Thursday afternoons July 14-24 form within RACER. The system offers online messaging (alerts to the MANAGEMENT user) and the ability to self-check Teresa Menzies was co-author of the following report that was issued in Fall the status of requests. 2002: National Study on Entrepreneurial Process and Firm Birth: Report on Brock University To submit requests through Findings. (8pp). Sainte-Foy, QC: University Laval. Also published in French. Careers begin here! RACER, Brock faculty, students and Teresa Menzies gave the following presentation Women entrepreneurs: staff must pre-register one time, Flawed theory and derogatory myths. at the Growth of Women-Owned Firms using the End User Registration and Canadian Public Policy, Public Policy Forum, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, E-Mail submissions to: November, 2002. [email protected] Form. University Web site: www.brocku.ca Since the system is designed to Brock News is a publication of the accept user-initiated submissions MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES Office of External Relations. through RACER, paper forms and e On May 29, Professor Alexandre L. Amprimoz gave an invited paper at the 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 Annual meeting of the Canadian Association of University and College FAX 905-641-5216 mail requests can no longer be supported, and are being phased Teachers of French held at Dalhousie University, Halifax. The title of the Editor: Heather Junke out at all Ontario institutions, paper was "L'abbe Aubain: I'art du mensonge chez Prosper Merimee." Communications Director: Mike Farrell including Brock. MUSIC The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, For more information, please July 9, 2003 with a firm copy deadline of contact Carol Gaspari, Interlibrary Dr. Brian Power has been elected to the Executive Board of the Canadian Friday, June 27, 2003, at 4:30 pm. Loan/Document Delivery University Music Society. He takes up the post of treasurer for a two-year Supervisor, at [email protected] term. PUBLICATION IS EVERY 2 WEEKS or call ext. 3959. Continues on page 3. ( ;m .Hlil po.,1 J\grl'l'l11l'nl :: 4(lIlh,);('7 Brock News, June 25,2003. Published by Brock University.... page 3 FACULTY AND STAFF Continued from page 2. Dean of Mathematics and Science to receive POLITICAL SCIENCE Paul Hamilton presented a paper on May 30, entitled "Converging Doctor of Science for international achievement Nationalisms: Support for Continental Integration in Quebec, Scotland and Professor environment," said Dr. Terry Wales," at the annual meeting of the Canadian Political Science Association, Ian Brindle, Boak, Vice-President, Academic, held at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dean of the and Provost at Brock. "He is ,Faculty of dedicated to the highest standards PSYCHOLOGY Mathematics of scholarly achievement and Kimberly Cote recently travelled to Chicago with her graduate students, and Science scientific discovery, and I am Catherine Milner and Stuart Fogel, to attend the annual conference of the at Brock extremely pleased to see him Sleep Researc~ Society (U.S.). This was a special joint meeting with the University, receive this international World Federation of Sleep Research Societies (WFSRS) in commemoration of will receive a recognition from the University of the 50th anniversary of the discovery of R.E.M. sleep by researchers at the Doctor of Manchester." University of Chicago. The WFSRS consists of sleep research societies from • Science from Brindle came to Brock from around the world, including the Canadian, U.s., European, Latin-American, Ian Brmdle the University Manchester in 1968 as a graduate and Austral-Asian societies. of Manchester Institute of Science student in the Department of This was a particularly eventful conference for the group from Brock and Technology in England in Chemistry. He is one of the most Unive!sity. Catherine Milner was awarded a prestigious WFSRS Young recognition of his distinguished influential scholars in the Faculty Investigator's Award for her abstract submission. Stuart Fogel was nominated contributions to the advancement of Mathematics and Science. His and elected to a three-year term as student representative on the Canadian of knowledge. recent appointment of a Sleep Cote was appointed to be one of two delegates So~iety. Kimberl~ Brindle, a long-time Professor Chancellor's Chair for Research representing the Canadian Sleep Society at the next World Federation and former Chair in the Excellence recognizes his congress in Australia in 2007. Department of Chemistry at Brock, research accomplishments in the will receive his degree on July 9, development of new, more SOCIOLOGY at the University of Manchester's sensitive analytical chemistry Professor Kate Bezanson organized a three-session series on Social Convocation ceremonies. methods, specifically those with Reproduction at the Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences, in Halifax, The University of Manchester's social and environmental June 1 to 4, and presented a paper entitled "Stabilizing a New Gender Academic Board awards the implications. Order: Contested Concepts for Feminist Political Economy." Doctor of Science to people who "It is wonderful to be receiving have distinguished themselves as this recognition from my alma PU BLICATIONS authorities in their field by their mater," said Brindle. "I am substantial and original particularly proud of the fact that Stevens, J., Lathrop, A. and Bradish, C. (2003). Who is Your Hero? contributions to the advancement the Doctor of Science recognizes Implications for athlete endorsement strategies. Sport Marketing Quarterly of knowledge, normally on the scientists who are deemed by the 12(2), 72-79. ' basis of published work of high University of Manchester to have merit. made advances in their fields that "Professor Brindle is an are of value to the international CLASSIFIED exemplary scholar who is science community." committed to using his knowledge For more information, go to For rent: August 1, two-storey traditional home in downtown St. Catharines, and skills in areas that will be of www.brocku.ca and click on . three bedrooms, two baths. Clean and quiet. Pets okay. $1,000 month plus benefit to society and to the "News." utilities. Call Rachel at 905-704-9341. Brock News, June 25, 2003. Published by Brock University.... page 4 Continued from page 1. Continued from page 1. Brock professor awarded national See why brockpeople.ca is so Multicultural Days Conference teaching fellowship popular Distinguished Teaching, is an with that number growing each exceptionally talented and week. The online community will explore discrimination, dedicated teacher who has made provides an extraordinary invaluable contributions to the opportunity for graduates to stay in racism, immigration intellectual development of her touch with each other as they renew students. Her areas of expertise old friendships and meet new A Multicultural Days representation: Recent research include curriculum design, fitness friends. Conference at Brock University on the print and electronic media and weight training, persons with Brockpeople.ca provides grads on Friday, in Canada. Victor Wong, of the disabilities and chronic illnesses, with access to their personal profile, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, Vancouver Association of Chinese women's studies and movement an Alumni Directory, a Business will bring together individuals Canadians, will present a paper education. Directory, links to news and events from universities, government and on the racialization of SARS as In a citation provided by 3M at the University and special offers Canada and STLHE, it is noted that to products and services made community sectors from across well as a talk about the delivery "Maureen Connolly's students in the available through Brock's affinity Canada to examine issues ranging of settlement and immigration from discrimination and racism to Department of Physical Education partnerships. Since the launch, more services in British Columbia. and Kinesiology universally praise than 11,000 visits have been made educating today's youth. The conference is open to all her energy, honesty, and empathy. to the site. The conference is Brock's members of the community. Talks One writes, 'Professor Connolly is Brock graduate Jeff Roy, (BBA 94), contribution to Canadian and workshops will be held in ... an extraordinary teacher,' and of Clinton, Ont., was the lucky Multiculturalism Day, a new the new Academic South another notes that 'her risk-taking winner of the official launch grand initiative recently announced by complex on campus, beginning empowered me to take my own prize - a trip for two to Provence, the federal government to each day at risks'." France, as part of a group tour celebrate and highlight 9 a.m. Registration is $30 per day Connolly is the fifth Brock organized by Brock's Continuing multiculturalism in Canada every or $50 for both days. To register, Professor to be named a 3M Education Ed uTrave I program. year on June 27. please contact Professor Dawn Teaching Fellow. Brock Professor The Brock conference program Zinga in the Department of Child Anna Lathrop, Chair of the includes talks by 30 Canadian and Youth Studies at Brock, at Department of Physical Education scholars on educational issues and Kinesiology, was the recipient 905-688-5550, ext. 3152, or by Thesis defense and applications, business and of a 3M Teaching Fellowship in There will be a thesis defense for e-mail [email protected]. hiring practices, issues for 2001. The year before, Brock Interdisciplinary MA Program in children and youth, acculturation, Please also visit the conference Professor Barry Joe, the current Popular Culture student Dilek Mutlu community programming and Web site at Director of the Centre for Digital on Friday, July 4, at 10 a.m., in TA many other topics. www.multiculturaldays.ca Humanities and a professor of 403. The thesis title is "Midnight Keynote speakers include Dr. During the conference, artwork Communications as well as of Express Phenomenon: A Historical John Berry, Professor Emeritus at and writing created by Niagara Modern Languages, Literatures and Materialist Approach to the Queen's University, who will students in Grades 1 to 12 will be Cultures, received a Fellowship. Reception of the Film Midnight deliver a talk entitled on display in the Food Court area The others include Professor Don Express." Dr. Angela Stukator, Film Acculturation and adaptation of the Academic South building. Ursino, now retired from the Studies Program, Department of English, University of Western among ethnocultural groups and The children's entries were part Department of Biological Sciences, in 1991, and Professor Clarke Ontario, External Examiner; Dr. the larger society, and Dr. Frances of a school contest in which Thomson, now retired from the Jeannette Sioniowski, Thesis Henry, Professor Emeritus at York students were asked to respond to Department of Geography, in 1989. Supervisor; and Prof. Joan Nicks, University, who will present a talk the question, What does For more information, please go to Committee Member. All are entitled Racial bias in media Multiculturalism Mean to You? www.brocku.ca and click on welcome to attend. "News. Brock's Board of Trustees elects new chair, members Brock Canada Limited, which has an John both received honorary campaign; Tom Rankin, President of University's Board office in Fort Erie, were elected degrees from Brock in 2001. Rankin Construction Inc. of St. of Trustees elected Vice-Chairs of the Board. "Norris Walker has shown Catharines; and Donna Scott, of a new Chair, Vice "The last year has been an exemplary leadership to Brock and Toronto and Niagara-on-the-Lake, Chairs and Board extraordinary one for Brock, and I to the Niagara community for many former CEO of the Ontario Arts members at its look forward to leading the Board in years," said Brock President David Council. Annual General this time of unprecedented growth Atkinson. "I look forward to working Staff member Mitzi Banders was meeting held on and change for the University," said with him in his new capacity as elected to the board for a three-year June 26. The Walker. "There are many challenges Board Chair as the University term ending June 30, 2006, appointments take ahead, but Brock is well positioned continues to build for its future. replacing John Bird. Norris Walker effect on July 1, to be a leader in post-secondary "I am also deeply grateful to Leaving the Board are: George 2003. education in Ontario." David Edwards for the important Barkwell, President of GD Barkwell Dr. Norris Walker, Director of Norris and his brother John are contributions he has made to the & Associates Inc., a management Walker Industries Holdings Limited, the fourth generation of Walkers to University as Board Chair," said consulting firm in Catharines; and in Thorold, was elected Chair of the own and operate Walker Industries, Atkinson. "On behalf of the Brock Shirley Carr, a Niagara Falls resident Board. Having served two years as one of Niagara's largest and most community, I wish to thank him for and former President of the Vice-Chair, Walker has an successful companies. The Walker taking a strong leadership role in Canadian Labour Congress. impressive record of community brothers' generosity and community such a significant period in the leadership in Ontario and especially leadership continue to be University's history." in the Niagara region. He succeeds demonstrated throughout Niagara New trustees elected to the Board St. Catharines lawyer David with the support of many are Tom Gauld, President of Brock trustees Edwards, who served three years as recreational, cultural, charitable, Canadian Tire Financial Services in Board Chair. environmental and educational Weiland, and Eleanor Ross of approve long As Chair, Walker will lead the organizations. Contributions include Fenwick, who is Vice-President of Board on matters pertaining to the the endowment of the Walker the International Nurses Council. range planning administrative governance of the Industries Scholarship for Brock Re-elected to the Board for three University. He has been a member University, a large commitment to year terms were: Val Fleming, a of the Board since 1993. the Taro Hall Campaign at the Brock graduate whose family are the report Trustees David S. Howes, University and the contribution of a former owners of Fleming Chicks A long-range planning report President and General Manager of lead gift to Brock's capital Limited in Beamsville; George which outlines major directions for Lincoln Fabrics Ltd. in St. campaign, "Good, Better, Brock!" Grant, Vice-Chairman and owner of the University for the next five to Catharines, and Willy Heidbuechel, Norris Walker served as co-chair of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Co seven years was approved by Vice-Chairman of Eurocopter the Brock campaign. Norris and chair of the "Good, Better, Brock!" Brock's Board of Trustees on June 26. At its annual general meeting, the w E D N E s D A y J u L y 9 2 o o 3 Board endorsed the Final Report of the Long-Range Planning Committee, which recognizes the need for Brock to be more competitive in relation to other Ontario and Canadian universities. It also provides direction in terms of the University's financial priorities as it further moves to become a ne comprehensive University by A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario developing more graduate programs and enhancing its reputation for outstanding research. The report follows the approval - Brock wHlcomes of the Campus Master Plan, which Record $-1-2-3-million ' will guide the physical shape of the Visiting International campus over the next 30 years, and the review of the institution's draft budget approved Scholar · . financial and management Brock's Board of Trustees than guarantee access, virtually all procedures. "The Final Report of the Long- . approved a record $123-million new funding is directed to growth. . Range Planning Committee is preliminary operating budget on Significant expenditures June 26 which contains significant contained in the preliminary budget intended to recommend directions spending increases due to include increased salary costs due a for the University with respect to ::i future growth and change," said preparations by the University for to the hiring of additional faculty the double cohort. and staff; leasing costs to operate ~ Brock President David Atkinson. Trustees approved the draft the new Quarry View Residence ~ "This report will be an important balanced budget, the largest in the o resource for the University as it and academic buildings across the __._L-Jr..-.....!-.. it strengthens its position as one of University's history, for the 2003- street from the main campus on 2004 fiscal year following a Glenridge Avenue; parking lot Brock's newest Visitin~ Canada's leading post-secondary revamped, more consultative budget construction and renovations; and International Scholar IS Javad institutions." process. Significant in the budget is increased utility costs. Hakimi, from the Agricultural The document is a result of a an additional $21 million in To meet an increasing demand Research Centre in Orumieh, West broad consultative process with Azerbaijan, Iran. recommendations for future growth spending over last year - at that time . for a Brock education, the the University's largest budget - to University has already invested Brock International would like to in six areas: teaching and learning, accommodate additional faculty and $100 million to expand the campus formally welcome the University's graduate studies and research, staff hirings as well as programming over the last five years with the newest Visiting International programming, the physical campus, and physical changes to the construction of academic bUildings, Scholar, Javad Hakimi. Hakimi Brock and the community and campus, in preparation for the the Walker Complex, which is comes to Brock University from the institutional planning. The plan double cohort. Final approval of the Niagara's largest recreational Agricultural Research Centre in · builds on the 1999 Planning and budget is expected in November. facility, student residences and other Orumieh, West Azerbaijan, Iran, Priorities Report, which outlined "Brock is currently experiencing faci lities. where his work includes research new and significant directions for the most significant expansion in its The Ontario government recently on grapes, walnuts and kiwifruit the University. history and is once again announced that Brock would among others. Among its many maintaining a balanced budget," receive $3.82 million as part of the He has published and presented recommendations, the final report said Steven Pillar, Vice-President, 2003 SuperBuild initiative. The numerous papers, as well as calls for the University to grow to Finance and Administration, at funding is allocated for the Taro conducted several research projects. 16,000 students in the next few Brock. "Brock remains committed to Hakimi has also twice been · years; introduce new graduate Hall Academic Expansion, a $10- acknowledged by the Deputy programs; enrol more students in attracting the best students a(1d to million project which includes the providing them with the highest Minister and President of . co-op programs; increase the construction of a three-storey Agricultural Research, Education number of graduate and quality education. Due to sound building joining Taro Hall and the and Extension Organization for international students; add more financial planning, the University is Alumni Student Centre near the conducting research and executing residence beds; add one or two well positioned to meet its goals." centre of the campus. projects on a high level. Brock's revenues from all sources Brock experienced the second At Brock, he is collaborating with more professional faculties; improve will increase by 21 per cent in highest increase among all Ontario Dr. Andrew Reynolds in the Cool infrastructure to support high- 2003-04; of which approximately universities in applications from Climate Oenology and Viticulture quality teaching, including library 45 per cent will come from secondary school students for the Institute in the area of grape and instruction; improve technology increases in Government of Ontario 2003-04 academic year. For 2003- wine quality. Specifically, their resources and infrastructure support funding. However, as has been the 04, the peak year of the double collaboration is in the area of water to teaching and research; develop a case for a number of years, the draft cohort, Brock is committed to management and irrigation effects clearer institutional image; continue budget offers little flexibility. With taking 4,100 full-time students, a on physiological processes in Vitis community service programs; the exception of the province's new significant increase from the first vinifera wine grapes and Sovereign increase the endowment to $30 Quality Assurance Fund, which is year intake of 2,807 in 2002-03. Coronation table grapes. Hakimi million; and develop a new Brock very much welcomed by Brock and Brock's anticipated overall arrived in early May, and will Science and Innovation Park to spur is intended to improve quality rather Continues on page 2. remain in Canada for approximately innovation transfer and community one year before returning home. development. Internal Auditor Brock Smoking Fun and fellowship mark 4th appointed Policy Update Over the summer, several main Annual Wellness Conference Vice-President, Finance and Administration Steven Pillar and entrances to the Brock campus wi II President David Atkinson are become non-smoking entrances. pleased to announce the Initially, the main entrance to the appointment of Lesa Myciak to the Schmon Tower at the lobby and the new position of Internal Auditor west entrance to the Thistle effective July 14. Building, near the Book Store, will Myciak comes to Brock from see the installation of new cigarette Royal Trust Global Securities where waste containers significantly she has worked since 1994 in a distanced from these entrances. variety of capacities, including Prior to September, the exterior responsibility for the management entrances to the Taro Building, of operations and control as well as Chown A Block, and the south special projects. She graduated from entrance of J Block will be added to the University of Waterloo's co-op this group under the purview of the program with Bachelor of Brock Smoking policy. If you have Mathematics and holds a Chartered any questions regarding these Accountant designation. changes, please contact a Joint In addition to the traditional Health and Safety Committee internal audit activities, a key initial representative or the Environment, function of this new position will be Health and Safety Office. Please to work closely with departments to watch for further updates and thank document existing systems and you for helping to keep our campus procedures as well as identify and clean. develop new policy requirements. Master Carpenter Terry Maxner, of Physical Plant, presented the Myciak will begin meeting with - Pat Miller, workshop Power Tool Basics during this year's conference. members of the Brock community Health & Safety Officer in July and we look forward to Good 4-U-AII, the much-anticipated 4th Annual Wellness warmly welcoming her to the Conference held on June 18, was another resounding success. Fun and University. fellowship were enjoyed by all and participants gained valuable knowledge and skills for living a healthier life. Thanks to our numerous sponsors, door prizes were drawn throughout the day. Our big winners were Rose DeLazzer, who won the bike donated by Green Shield Opening of Canada, and Heidi Klose, who won the free vacation day. A complete list of winners is on the conference Web site at: www.brocku.caloehslnews and is also posted on the door of the Environment, Health and Safety Term Dinner Office (ST 1210). Thanks to all who participated or supported the conference. A particular thanks to the organizing committee: Beulah Alexander, Mitzi on Sept. 17 Celebrate with us! Banders, Fran Chandler, John Clutterbuck, Dee Dickman, Susan Gale The Opening of Term Dinner will Wolbert, Lynn Hunter-Hope, Alison Lahn, Karen Merritt, Pat Miller, There's something for everyone be hosted in the Walker Complex Mayla Parrent, Carol Penner, Francesca Ricci, Joyce Samuels, Nina during Brock Days, September 26, Fieldhouse on Wednesday, Slack, Christine, Villneff, Ryan Waterhouse, Gord Woodland, and Karen 27 and 28, with exciting on-campus September 17, at 6:30 p.m., with Wright - we couldn't have done it without you! activities scheduled throughout the dinner served at 7:30 p.m. Anyone who wishes to volunteer for next year's committee is asked Although the new venue offers weekend. Bring your friends and to e-mail [email protected]. Meetings will begin in the additional seating, guests are family and join the celebration! new year. requested to reserve as soon as Held in partnership with the possible to assist with the planning Niagara Grape and Wine Festival, process. here are just a few of the exciting As in past years, tickets will be Brock Days events: Brock Briefs... Shields, Thesis Supervisor, Dr. available from the Centre for the • Third Annual Fine Food, Fine Michael Manley-Casimir, Arts Box Office,at ext. 3257. Tickets Wine, Fine Arts!: Friday, September Committee Member, Dr. Milree are $30 each or $240 for a table of 26: 7:30 p.m. Forgiveness study Latimer, Committee Member. eight. Individual ticketswill be A performance in six acts - back Brock researchers are looking for available with seating randomly by popular demand! Celebrate the people to participate in an interview Badgers Hockey golf assigned prior to the event. Those best of Niagara as you enjoy the study about forgiveness. The wishingto reserve a table for eight creative work of the finest chefs, researchers would like to speak with tournament should contact the Centre for the wineries, and artists during this people who have been personally The Brock Hockey Alumni and Arts Box Office and a table spectacular event you won't want to hurt by someone in a significant Friends Golf Tournament will be reservation form will be forwarded miss! This premier event will sell way. The hurtful event may have held on Friday, August 15, at The accordingly. All reservations must out fast! For tickets, please call the happened recently or some time Links of Niagara at Willodell. The be received by 4:30 p.m., on Friday, Centre for the Arts Box Office at: ago, as long as it is well Texas Scramble event will tee off at September 5. 905-688-5550, ext. 3257. remembered. noon. • A Concert with Leahy: The interview is expected to last The tournament will include: 18 about two hours. There wi II be a holes of golf, golf cart, dinner, Continued from page 1. Presented by the Brock University prizes and a Raffle Draw. Record $123-million Centre for the Arts: Saturday, small honorarium for participation. The cost is $105 per player. draft budget approved September 27: Concert starts at 7:30 For more information about the When registering, please indicate if enrolment for September 2003 is p.m. study, please contact Dr. Nancy DeCourville, ext. 4084, e-mail: you wish to play in a specific estimated at 14,000. The Centre for the Arts is proud to foursome and include the names of In addition to the University's role present Leahy, Canada's first family [email protected] or Dr. Kathy Belicki, ext. 3873, e-mail: the other players. as an educational and cultural of Celtic music. With their stunning kbel [email protected] in There is only limited tee times centre for area residents, Brock has blend of folk, rock, country and available, so a quick response will a significant and growing impact on Celtic music, this group of nine the Department of Psychology. allow you to select a specific tee off the economy of the Niagara region. brothers and sisters will astound you This study has been reviewed and for which your team will start. For Brock's annual economic impact on with their magnificent music, received approval from the Research Ethics Board (File REB more information, please contact the Niagara region increased to brilliant showmanship and never # Murray Nystrom, at ext. 4386, or $263 million for the 2001-2002 ending talent! For tickets, please call 02-316). e-mail: [email protected] fiscal year. the Centre for the Arts Box Office at: 905-688-5550, ext. 3257. Thesis defense • Brock Days Community John MacRae is scheduled for an Farewell reception Reunion: Saturday, September 27: oral examination of his thesis on Donna Hollands-Hurst, who has Brock University 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at 2 p.m. in served as Roman Catholic Careers begin here! Join Brock faculty, staff graduates, Room 339 (Academic North Ecumenical Chaplain at Brock after the Grande Parade, in Building). The title of the thesis is University for the past five years, is moving on to take a teaching E-Mail submissions to: Montebello Park. Meet at the Brock "Business Leadership in the [email protected] Tent, enjoy the atmosphere and the Classroom." All are welcome. Dr. position in Hamilton. University Web site: www.brocku.ca company of others. 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There Communications Director: Mike Farrell Christine Jones, Director of an oral examination of her thesis on will be a brief presentation, refreshments and a time for informal The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, Development and Alumni Affairs, Thursday, July 31, at 1 0 a.m. in July 23, 2003 with a firm copy deadline of Office of External Relations: Room 1 30 (Robert Welch Hall). The conversation Friday, July 11, 2003, at 4:30 pm. 905-688-5550, ext. 4320 title of the thesis is "A Qualitative For more information, please For the latest updates on Brock Journey into Cyberspace." All are contact, George Addison, Campus PUBLICATION IS EVERY 2 WEEKS Days visit: welcome. Dr. David MacKinnon, Ministries, ext. 3977, ( ,lIlolda 1'0..,1 A!~rL'l'nll'nl :: ·HlO(,'i7(,1 www.brocku.ca/brockdays External Examiner, Dr. Carmen [email protected] Brock News, July 9, 2003. Published by Brock University.... page 3 MATHEMATICS FACULTY AND STAFF Professor H.E. Bell attended the Workshop on General Algebra at the University of Klagenfurt, june 19 to 21. He gave a paper entitled "On some COMMUNITY HEALTH SCIENCES center-like subsets of rings." Dr. Ana Sanchez recently received notification from the Association of Universities & Colleges of Canada (AUCC) that her submission to the PSYCHOLOGY Canada-Latin America and The Caribbean Research Exchange Grants (LAC John Mitterer and Kathy Belicki delivered a paper, entitled "Cognitive REG) Program, funded by the International Development Research Centre apprenticeship, technology, and large classes," at the annual conference of (IDRC), has been approved for funding. Her proposal, entitled "Planning a the Canadian Psychological Association in Hamilton, june 12 to 14. research and development program for Taenia solium control, in Honduran rural communities," partners her with researchers from the National John Mitterer delivered an invited address, entitled "Cognitive Autonomous University of Honduras, as well as the Ministry of Public Health apprenticeship, technology, and evaluation in large classes," at the 20~3 of Honduras. Her research demonstrates not only the health effects of the McGraw-Hili UVic Conference, University of Victoria, june 9 to 10. Mltterer parasitic tapeworm, Taenia solium, but also the social and economic went on to present a paper, entitled "Cognitive apprenticeship, digital implications caused by the infections. technology, and large classes," at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. University of British Columbia, HISTORY june 11to 14. John Sainsbury has been elected to the Council of the Canadian Historical Association for a three-year term. Stan Sadava and graduate student Danielle Sirianni Molnar presented two papers at the recent convention of the Canadian Psychological Association in PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND KINESIOLOGY Hamilton: "Adult attachment style and health: affective, social and Anna H. Lathrop attended the 3M Teaching Fellowship conference held in behavioural mediation?", and "Partner effects and similarity effect in coping: Toronto, May 3 to 5. She also presented a paper with colleague Dianne a study of the health and wellbeing of husbands and wives" (with Nancy Hallman entitled, "Collegial synergy among academic women: Mary G. DeCourville). Hamilton (1883-1972) and Irene Poelzer (1926- )" to the Canadian Association for the Study of Women and Education at the 2003 Humanities SOCIOLOGY and Social Sciences Congress at Dalhousie University, Halifax, May 30. Jane Helleiner was invited by the Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association to present a paper titled: "Reflections on the Intersections of Dr. Kelly Lockwood was invited to present a paper entitled, "What are N.HL Sociology and Anthropology" for a Thematic Session at the Canadian Players really skating on?" at the NHL - SPHEMIPHATS Annual congress In Sociology and Anthropology Association Meetings, Dalhousie University, Ft. Lauderdale Florida june 16. Halifax. She also organized a session on Researching the Canadian Border/lands and presented a second paper titled: "Childhood, Youth and MAP LIBRARY Privilege at the Niagara Border." jane Helleiner has been appointed to a Colleen Beard, Map Librarian, chaired a panel discussion and spoke on three-year term as Anthropology Editor for the Canadian Review of Sociology "Reference Service Levels for Spatial Data Delivery and GIS Activity in and Anthropology. Libraries" at the joint conference of Association of Canadia~ Map Libraries. and Archives, Canadian Association of Geographers, Canadian CartographiC SPORT MANAGEMENT/PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND KINESIOLOGY Association and Canadian Regional Science Association at the University of Several Brock faculty were among the co-authors of a paper, titled "Tapping Victoria, May 28 to june 2. She also facilitated a similar sessio~ at ~he OCUL Generation Y: Understanding and interpreting a critical consumer segment in Map Group Library Assistants Workshop held at McMaster UniVersity, june the global sport marketplace," which they presented at the 1 8th ~nnual 12 and 13. North American Society for Sport Management Conference, held In Ithaca, N.Y, from May 28 to 31. The paper's co-authors are Cheri Bradish, Brock Sharon Janzen, Map Library Assistant, gave a presentation "101 Ways to Use University, Sport Management, Julie Stevens, Brock University, Sport Digital Orthophotos" at the OCUL Map Group Library Assistants Workshop Management, Marijke Taks, University of Windsor, Michel Desbordes, held at McMaster University, june 12 and 13. University Paris Sud-XI, Rick Burton, University of Oregon, and Anna H. Lathrop, Brock University, Physical Education and Kinesiology. Brock News, July, 2003 . Published by Brock University.... page 4 PUBLICATIONS Blackwell, Judith, Murray Smith and John Sorenson (2003). Culture of Prejudice: Arguments in Critical Social Science. 359 pp. Peterborough: Broadview Press. Merriam Carol U., "Acrior est nostra plusque furoris habet: Erotic madness of Wom~n in Latin Poetry," Studies in Latin Literature and Roman History XI (2003) 177-185. Miller, M.J. "An Overview of the Representation of First nations in Canadian television drama," in Screening Culture: Constructing Image and Identity, ed, Heather Norris Nicholson LexingtonJRowman and Littlefield, 2003. CLASSIFIED Piano for sale: Hyundai upright, 10 years old, excellent for lessons. Call 905-682-8125. House for sale: Reduced price. Old Glenridge character home, five minutes to campus, close to Burgoyne woods, Glenridge School. Fou.r bedroon:s, . basement nanny flat, three bathrooms, fireplace, Elmwood kitchen, built In teak and oak bookcases, lovely garden, unique and beautiful. Call 905-933-3776. For sale: At new low price, Queen Mary estates character bungalow used. as professionals' office, plus basement flat with sauna, two blocks from hospital, parking for six to eight vehicles. Call 905-933-3776. Events required The line-up of events planned for this September's Brock Days Celebration are currently being assembled. If you have an event planned between September 25-28 and wish it to be considered in Brock Days promotional materials, please contact Tom Arkell immediately at ext. 3749. Don and Elaine Triggs donate $150,000 to Brock to create lecture series in quality grape growing A Niagara-on-the-Lake couple donated $150,000 to Brock University to create the Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series at CCOVI, an annual event which will focus on the growing of higher quality, premium vinifera grapes in order to make wines of increasingly superior quality. Don Triggs, a member of the Brock University Board of Trustees and a leader in the development of the Canadian wine industry, along with his wife Elaine, made a personal donation to the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) in the form of an endowment. "We are delighted that CCOVI shares our passion for viticulture and is committed to raising the stakes on producing world-class From left, Brock CCOVI student Richard Roberts, Don and Elaine Triggs, and Brock President David Atkinson Canadian wine," said Don Triggs. celebrate the official announcement of the new Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Serie!i at CCOVI. "By learning from the top viticulturists in both the European premium vinifera grape quality, revenues to bring noted and New World wine regions, we which is the fundamental ingredient international viticulturists to the Brock in the News hope that our industry, and those in every great wine." Niagara region each year to share who are about to join it, will place The University will invest the their expertise and experiences with At age 91, James Gibson, Brock's more and more emphasis on capital and use the investment Continues on page 2. founding president, still captures the interest of the national media. Dr. Gibson was profiled recently w E D N E s D A y u L y 2 3 2 o o 3 in a front-page Globe and Mail story on the occasion of an elite alumni gathering of Canadian Rhodes scholars at Oxford University in England. In other news, the Brock community continues to receive significant media attention, both loca lly and nationally. Here are some highlights of Brock faculty and events recently making the news: A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario • John Yardley, Director of the Workplace Health Research Unit and an Associate Professor in the Faculty oLApplied Health Sciences, appeared on On the line, a Chemistry Professor awarded $1.4 million television talk show with a studio in Burlington, for a discussion on to establish Canada Research Chair shiftwork and health. • The St. Catharines Standard A University of Florida Chemistry University's position as a major "Today, we are celebrating the profiled Assistant Professor Melanie Professor whose achievements in research centre," said Dr. Jack strategiC partnership between Brock MacNeil of the Department of "green chemistry" research are Miller, Associate Vice-President of University, the Canada Research Nursing in a full-page feature about nursing leadership and caring. unsurpassed will relocate to Brock Research and Dean of Graduate Chairs Program and the CFI," said • Tile annual parenting University through the Studies at Brock. "The Canada federal Industry Minister Allan Rock. conference held at Brock was establishment of a $1.4 million Research Chairs program also "The Government of Canada's covered by the St. Catharines Canada Research Chair grant. provides exciting opportunities for investment in Brock University Standard and the story was At Brock, Professor Tomas Brock faculty researchers and researchers allows them to advance subsequently printed in newspapers Hudlicky's work will continue to students to continue to achieve the their careers among world-class across the country, including the evolve the field of chemistry while highest levels of research colleagues, mentor and train top Daily News in Prince Rupert, B.C., positively impacting the excellence." graduate students and gain access to and the Standard-Freeholder in environment. His work has As Canada Research Chair in state-of-the-art research facilities." Cornwall. dramatically minimized Biocatalysis, Hudlicky will continue The Canada Research Chairs • Assistant Professor Susan Arai pharmaceutical waste and given the to address the problems of Program initiative is part of an of the Department of Recreation harmful compounds new life as pharmaceutical synthesis through overall $4.1-billion investment by and Leisure Studies was interviewed analgeSiC, anesthetic and anti the appl ication of "green Canada's federal government to by Good Times Magazine in tumour products, specifically as chemistry." Green chemistry promote leading-edge research and Toronto for an article about male valuable compounds used in the describes both an ideal philosophy innovation in universities, research bonding and social activity. treatment of cancer, bio-infection about the positive future hospitals and the private sector; • Retiring Philosophy Professor and diabetes. environmental impacts of chemistry, develop new environmental David Goicoechea was featured in The University will receive and the current efforts of scientists technologies and improve the St. Catharines Standard about $200,000 annually for seven years like Hudlicky to continue to environmental practices; and his life, interests and career. in support of the Canada Research advance the frontiers of strengthen federal, provincial and Opening of Term Dinner Chairs Program as well as an pharmaceutical synthesis in an municipal infrastructure. on Sept. 17 infrastructure grant worth $184,991 environmentally responsible way. The CFI is an independent, not The Opening of Term Dinner will from the Canada Foundation for Throughout his career, Hudlicky for-profit corporation established by be hosted in the Walker Complex Innovation (CFI). The University will has practiced green chemistry the Government of Canada in 1997 Fieldhouse on Wednesday, apply for a matching $184,991 mandates, particularly with regard to address an urgent need to September 17, at 6:30 p.m., with grant from the Ontario Innovation to efficiency. His research has Canada's research community: new, dinner served at 7:30 p.m. Trust (OlD. Hudlicky will also dramatically minimized state-of-the-art research Although the new venue offers receive $110,000 over two years as pharmaceutical waste by achieving infrastructure. The CFI has been additional seating, guests are part of the Natural Sciences and short syntheses of chemical entrusted with $250 million to be requested to reserve as soon as Engineering Research Council's compounds, making the dedicated to the infrastructure needs possible to assist with the planning (NSERC) Discovery Grants program. manufacture of chemicals more identified by the Canada Research process. The Tier 1 Canada Research efficient and increaSingly Chairs. As in past years, tickets will be Chair is targeted at experienced environmentally clean. The Hudlicky's Canada Research available from the Centre for the researchers who are acknowledged efficiencies he has achieved are Chair appointment was effective on Arts Box Office, at ext. 3257. by their peers as world leaders in unsurpassed and are made possible July 1. His accomplishments include Tickets are $30 each or $240 for a their fields. Nominations for the by the appropriate combination of receiving the A.P. Sloan fellowship table of eight. Individual tickets will Chairs are submitted by universities traditional synthetic techniques with (1979 to 1981), the NIH Research be available with seating randomly assigned prior to the event. Those to the Chairs Program and are biocatalysis and electrochemistry. Career Development Grant (1984 to wislling to reserve a table for eight reviewed by a team of academic As a Canada Research Chair, 1989), American Cyanamid Faculty should contact the Centre for the peers who choose only the most Hudlicky will also examine total Research Award in 1992 and the Arts Box Office and a table outstanding. natural product synthesis, the Royal Australian Chemical Institute reservation form will be forwarded "This support from the implementation of new synthetic Organic Chemistry Division Interim accordingly. All reservations must Government of Canada will play an strategies, and the design of enzyme Lectureship in 1997. be received by 4:30 p.m., on important role in strengthening the inhibitors. Friday, September 5. Continues from page 1. ACE Brock students share Don and Elaine Triggs donate FACULTY AND STAFF $150,000 to Brock to create lecture expertise ACE Brock students Sean series in quality grape growing DRAMATIC ARTS Chamberland and Nigel Corish Peter Feldman remounted his production of the one-act comedy those who are interested or directly travelled to Dijon, France, in June "Unleavable" for the Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival, where it played July 5 involved in the business of grape to assist a group of business through 13. The production was rehearsed at Brock and the cast included growing, viticulture and students at ESC Dijon in preparing former Brock drama student Stephanie Jones. winemaking, as well as students and for an international competition. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND KINESIOLOGY faculty. Chamberland and Corish helped Dr. Sandra Peters was invited to present a paper, entitled "Regulation of In addition, oenologr and the team develop their presentation pyruvate dehydrogenase activity, isoform expression, diet and exercise," at viticulture students wil enjoy one for the 1st Annual SIFE (Students in the Annual Meeting of the Royal Biochemical Society at the University of on-one contact with the experts in a Free Enterprise) France competition. Essex, England, July 2 to 4. In addition, she presented a free communication, series of seminars at CCOVI and in The involvement of the Brock entitled "Human skeletal muscle pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase activity the Institute's own vineyards. As students was instrumental in helping increased during prolonged exercise," at the Annual Meeting of the American importantly, grape growers in the team to satisfy all SI FE criteria College of Sports Medicine in San Francisco, May 28 to 31. Niagara will be offered similar and claim the title of SIFE France POLITICAL SCIENCE opportunities to meet with the guest Champions. Garth Stevenson delivered a paper at the triennial Congress of the lecturers in their own vineyards to review planting methods and the International Political Science Association, which was held this year in best viticultural practices for Durban, South Africa, from June 29 to July 3. The title of his paper was "The growing quality grapes. Politics of Remembrance in Irish and Quebec Nationalism." The endowment and resulting Watch For It! lecture series at Brock, for whicn PUBLICATIONS admission will be free, were announced by the University at a Amprimoz, Alexandre. "Ombres Decapitees," Resurrection, RESU 102, gathering held on Ju Iy 15 at the 2ieme Trimestre 2003, p.13 Delaine Vineyard owned by the Triggs and located on the Niagara Black, John, Larkin R. and Diehl R. "Radar Observations of Bird Migration ParKway in Niagara-on-the-Lal 1. Construction a Reconstruction of parking lot BIB 1 plus the construction of related sidewalks surrounding Lowenberger Residence will begin on Monday, July 28/03. During this time, the lots B/B1 will be closed and will remain closed for up to three weeks. Individuals with permits for these lots may park in parking lot A during the closure period. Daily and visitor parking will be available in the following locations: Lot A: $3.00 per entry Lot P: $1.50 per hour 2. Permits a Full-time faculty and staff who are moving to offices in East Academic may now purchase their reserved permits online. For further information, please contact Tom Arkell, Chair of the Parking and Transportation Task Force, or Sam Cusick, Supervisor of Parking Services. July 18, 2003 Brock enrolment on track for double cohort Almost 4,500 students who were which Brock is known. Among offered admission to Brock have these initiatives are the SMART Start confirmed their intention to attend program (Students Making a the University this September. Realistic Transition), in which first Brock President David Atkinson year students and their parents are says that on the basis of these invited to campus over the summer confirmations, the University for a full day to become familiar expects to be on track with its with the many services provided at anticipated enrolment of 4,100 first the University, to learn more about year students for 2003-04, given the the academic environment and to normal attrition of numbers of final meet other new students. Many registrants each year. other services are available to Preliminary figures show students as they progress through approximately 85 per cent of the their years of study at Brock. upcoming first-year students are Brock experienced the second from Ontario secondary schools, highest increase among all Ontario with many from the Niagara region. universities in applications from The others include residents of other secondary school students for the provinces in Canada as well as 2003-04 academic year. This builds transfer students, mature students on a strong base as Brock has been and international applicants. one of the leaders in the growth of "Demand for a Brock education applications for the past decade. has increased over the last several The University saw a 138.8 per years as the University's reputation Brock student and SMART Start Staff member Sherri-Leigh Vervaeke, right, cent increase in high school student continues to grow," Atkinson said. helps Megan D'Amelio register her courses and prepare her timetable applications for full-time studies "We are pleased to meet the needs online. D'Amelio is a first-year Business Administration student who was on beginning in September 2003, of Ontario's university-bound campus for a full day last week as part of SMART Start which is designed to compared to an overall system students in this double cohort year help first-year students make a smooth transition to University life. average increase of 84.3 per cent. while remaining committed overall Brock received a total of 27,557 to student success and to the highest applications for September 2003, standards of academic excellence. II programs to first-year students to academic year at Brock and enjoy compared to last year's 11,540. The University offers a number of ensure they have a successful the student-focused environment for Brock has planned carefully for the double cohort - when the final year of the five-year high school 6 2 0 0 3 program and the first class of the Iw E D N E S DAY AUG U S T new four-year curriculum graduate at the same time in Ontario - since 1998. Brock made a commitment to take additional students beyond its 1998-1999 first-year intake level of 2,068 by September 2003, and increased the number of first-year spaces to 4,100 in fall 2003 to ne accommodate the double cohort. Among the immediate plans for A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, S1. Catharines, Ontario campus growth is a 31 O-bed student residence that is under construction and is scheduled to open at the southwest corner of the campus for Brock partnership creates opportunities New guide to the 2003-04 academic year. A second, townhouse-style residence in Atlantic Canada for students, faculty and academic complex being built be delivered across the street from the main campus on Glenridge Avenue in St. in winemaking, grape growing this month Catharines will also open this September. The University is A new partnership between the Vice-President Academic at NSAC. Copies of the new fall 2003 recruiting bright new faculty Cool Climate Oenology and "We at NSAC are pleased with the Brock University Community members and has also expanded its Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) at opportunity to co-operate with Education and Activities guide will academic and physical facilities. Brock University and the Nova Brock University in the training of be delivered to all Brock faculty and Brock has invested about $100 Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC) students, and look forward to co staff in early August. The fall issue is million in new academic and will benefit Canada's grape and operating with Brock on research packed with unique non-credit classroom space, new technology, a wine industry by facilitating student and other ventures." courses, recreation programs and food court, student residences and exchanges and research Established in 1905 as a small great entertainment events for the recreational facilities for students collaborations in grape growing and regional school of agriculture, Truro community that are scheduled to and the community. winemaking. based NSAC has matured into an take place at Brock from September Enrolment figures are finalized "Collaboration between leading internationally respected teaching through December. each year in November. The education and research institutions and research institution providing Many new courses have been University expects to enrol a total of is extremely important to the quality education in the science and added to the Continuing Education 15,000 students for the 2003-04 continued advancement of Canada's management of agriculture and fall line-up. Discover more about academic year, which includes grape and wine industry," said Dr. related disciplines. The NSAC is the Niagara region by taking a graduate and part-time students. Michael Owen, Interim Director of considered the most research course on the Bruce Trail and the CCOVI. "This new partnership will intensive university in Atlantic Niagara River, or try your hand at Opening of Term produce highly qualified Canada and is home to the Organic choral singing, mountain biking or profeSSionals and stimulate leading Agriculture Centre of Canada. birdwatching. Dinner on Sept. 17 edge research within the industry, CCOVI is dedicated to meeting Seven new Edutravel trips have particularly in the emerging grape the research and educational needs now been planned for 2004. The Opening of Term Dinner will growing and winemaking regions of of the cool climate grape growing Destinations for these travel be hosted in the Walker Complex Atlantic Canada." and wine producing regions of the adventures include Cuba, Madrid Fieldhouse on Wednesday, The partnership agreement will world. Its roles are to pursue the and Barcelona, Sicily, Costa Rica, September 17, at 6:30 p.m., with allow NSAC students admission into groundbreaking research and Japan, Railroads West and a canoe dinner served at 7:30 p.m. Brock's oenology and viticulture leading-edge technologies necessary trip on the Saskatchewan River. Although the new venue offers undergraduate degree program after to maintain and enhance the Details for all non-credit courses additional seating, guests are one or two years of study at the competitive position of Canada's and Edutravel trips can be found in requested to reserve as soon as NSAC, a leader in agriculture grape growers, vintners and related the fall guide. possible to assist with the planning education and research in Atlantic professionals, and to foster For more information or to process. Canada. CCOVI students can partnerships between these groups register for Continuing Education As in past years, tickets will be available from the Centre for the participate in co-op placements in and the worldwide academic non-credit courses, call 905-688- Arts Box Office, at ext. 3257. the vineyards and wineries of Nova community. 5550, ext. 4775. Tickets are $30 each or $240 for a Scotia, while faculty at both Brock's position as a world leader To purchase tickets or obtain table of eight. Individual tickets will institutions share their expertise in the study of cool climate information on other programs or be available with seating randomly events listed, be sure to use the with one another and pursue oenology and viticulture was assigned prior to the event. Those contact information provided in the research in common areas of recognized by the Conference wishing to reserve a table for eight interest and concern. Board of Canada with a 1999-2000 guide. should contact the Centre for the "There is a strong interest among National Partners in Education Copies will be available through Arts Box Office and a table Nova Scotian wine producers to Award. Brock's undergraduate your local newspaper, public reservation form wi II be forwarded have young Nova Scotians trained degree program in oenology and libraries, at the Welcome Desk in accordingly. All reservations must in the area of viticulture and viticulture is the only program of its the Schmon Tower and the be received by 4:30 p.m., on Friday, oenology," said Dr. Bruce Gray, kind in Canada. Continuing Education office. September 5. Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, Brock Briefs... September 14, inclusive. Fall Swim Registration begins Summer fun Saturday, August 23, at 9 a.m., at Along with selling admission the Walker Complex Welcome tickets to Marineland, Zooz, Desk, or call 905-688-5550, ext. Canada's Wonderland and Darien 4060. Lake, Conference Services is now also selling tickets for Niagara's Thesis defence newest attraction, the Niagara Falls An MA Thesis Defence for Trisha Aviary. The Aviary is home to over Mecke, Faculty of Applied Health 300 tropical birds. It is located in Sciences. will be held on Friday, Niagara Falls on River Road beside August 15, at 9 a.m., in WH147. the Rainbow Bridge. We are selling The title of her thesis is: II A the tickets at $10 for adults and $6 Qualitative Study of Inclusion at a for children. Tickets for all Residential Summer Camp." Thesis attractions will be sold until Friday, Supervisor: Dr. Peggy Hutchinson; August 29. Please come to the External Examiner: Dr. Susan Tirone, Conference Desk in Vallee School of Health and Human The Brock Paddleheads were one of 65 teams participating in the Residence for tickets or call Performance, Dalhousie University; recent 4th Annual Dragonboat Festival on the Henley to raise funds for ext. 3369 for information. Committee Members: Dr. Erin the St. Catharines Museum and for the Evangelista Adams Breast Sharpe and Dr. Dorothy Griffiths; Cancer Screening Clinic. The Brock team was comprised of a group of Thank you Chair: Dr. Maureen Connolly. All volunteers including Brock staff, students and graduates. I would' like to thank everyone are welcome. who attended my retirement party. An MA Thesis Defence for Keith Thanks for the wonderful gifts and Johnston, Faculty of Applied Health the best wishes I received. They Sciences, will be held on Friday, FACULTY AND STAFF were greatly appreciated. August 15, at 1 p.m., in WH147. Thanks for all the Brock The title of his thesis is: EDUCATION memories that I have and I wish "Interrogating the Signs of Culture Dr. Debra Mclauchlan presented a paper, "00 Wings Make Us Fly?" at the Brock success as it moves and in Learning Experiences of International Drama in Education Research Institute (IDlER!), July 15, at grows in the future. Undergraduate Students in University College, Northampton, UK. - Jim Lennard Disability Studies and Adapted PHYSICS/BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Physical Education Courses." Thesis John Black, Professor Emeritus, was invited to speak on "Bird Migration on Children's Movement Supervisor: Dr. Maureen Connolly; Radar/, at the 121 st Stated Meeting of the American Ornithologists' Union at Program External Examiner: Dr. Jason Candy, the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, August 5 to 9. Interdisciplinary Studies, Niagara SPORT MANAGEMENT The Saturday morning Children's College; Committee Members: Dr. presented a paper, entitled "Rethinking Pedagogy for the Movement Program begins Cheryl Mallen Michael Plyley and Dr. Richard Times: Advocating a Change Infusion Model/' at the 10th International Saturday, September 20, and runs Bond; Chair: TBA. All are welcome. Literacy and Education Research Network Conference on Learning, held at for eight Saturdays during the fall. An MSc Thesis Defence for Anita the Institute of London, London University, England, July 15 to 18. Taught by senior Physical Education Christie, Faculty of Applied Health and Kinesiology students, the Sciences, will be held on Tuesday, program allows children of all August 19, at 1 p.m., in WH147. PUBLICATIONS abilities, aged "walking" to 12 The title of her thesis is: "Reliability years, the opportunity to run, jump, of A New Measure of Motoneuron Amprimoz, Alexandre liThe Infinite at Nervenklinik" AI/Info about Poetry dance, climb and move! The Excitability." Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Newsletter. 65 (24th June, 2003). Children's Movement Program is David Gabriel; External Examiner: based on the Movement Education Dr. Jean Boucher, Chair, Abu-Khuzam, H. and Bell, H.E. On rings with conditions on nonperiodic model, which allows children to Departement de Kinanthropologie, elements, Result. Math. 43 (2003), 198-201. make choices and decisions in Universite du Quebec Montreal; following tasks given by instructors. a Committee Members, Dr. Nota Corman, June (2003) "From Rural Municipality to School District to Movement partners are available for Klentrou and Dr. Diane Stevens. Community: Transitions in Rural Saskatchewan/' in The Trajectories of Rural children who have special needs Chair: Dr. Sandra Peters. All are Life: New Perspectives on Rural Canada, ed, Raymond Blake and Andrew and require some extra assistance. welcome. Nurse, Regina: Canadian Plains Research Centre. Registration is available by phone, at ext. 3387, or in person at Wolf, T., Efimovskaya, O.V. "Classification of integrable quadratic the Walker Complex Welcome Hamiltonians on e(3)" in Regular and Chaotic Dynamics, vol 8, no 2 (2003), Desk. ITS Director p 1-7. Renew Your Walker CLASSIFIED Complex Membership in announcement August For sale: Five appliances ... $200 each. Cash and Carry, can be acquired Beat the September lineups, save Jim Lennard, Director, Moving-Day (our cost) .. .August 15 ... you provide transportation day of... before the increase in prices occur Information Technology Services call 938-5260. and renew or purchase your Walker retired from this position at the For sale: White Westinghouse 30" electric stove, excellent condition, $250. Complex membership during end of July. Jim joined Brock in Antique solid wood ornate dining room suite includes table, two extensions, August. For full-time staff and September 1987 and has made heat padding, six chairs, buffet and china cabinet $3,000. faculty, payment by payroll significant contributions to the Call 905-735-4236. deduction is an option. Go to: University community over the www.brocku.calrecservelmembersh i last 16 years. He had been ps for current prices. • A Concert with Leahy: directly responsible for \Jl\ll ll ll ~ Presented by the Brock University Administrative Development as Centre for the Arts: Saturday, Aquatics update well as overseeing all of ITS as September 27: Concert starts at Swimming lessons continue at the Director and he will continue to 7:30 p.m., $55 per person Eleanor Misener Aquatic Centre provide support to the ~lIll'r~ The Centre for the Arts is proud with Session 4 from August 11 to University over the next several /\AA~~ • to present Leahy, Canada's first 22. Register at the Walker Complex months by taking on a BRO:L'K DAYS! family of Celtic music. With their Welcome Desk or call 9 temporary assignment as Senior i\ fommunily and lIomm:oming ff1hlbl'ation stunning blend of folk, rock, 905-688-5550, ext. 3387. Business Analyst in the country and Celtic music, this group of nine brothers and sisters wilr The Brock community is Administrative Development reminded that the pool will be astound you with their magnificent area. Celebrate with us! music, brilliant showmansnip and closed for maintenance from During this transition period, never-ending talent! For tickets, John Levay has been appointed There's something for everyone please call the Centre for the Arts Acting Director, Information during Brock Days, September 26, Box Office at: 905-688-5550, ext. Technology Services effective 27 and 28, with exciting on-campus 3257. Brock University August 1, 2003. John has been activities scheduled throughout the • Brock Days Community Careers begin here! a member of the ITS department weekend. Bring your friends and Reunion: Saturday, September 27: since 1988 and has been family and join the celebration! 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Assistant Director since 2001. Held in partnership with the Join Brock faculty, staff graduates, E-Mail submissions to: Niagara Wine Festival, here are just after the Grande Parade, in John will function as Acting [email protected] a few of the exciting Brock Days Montebello Park. Meet at the Brock University Web site: www.brocku.ca Director during the following events: Tent, enjoy the atmosphere and the Brock News is a publication of the months, providing continuity • Third Annual Fine Food, Fine company of others. Office of External Relations. and leadership within the ITS 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 Wine, Fine Arts!: Friday, September For more information about FAX 905-641 -5216 department while future 26: 7:30 p.m., $85 per person Brock Days, please contact: institutional directions are A performance in six acts - back Tom Arkel , Director of Editor: Heather Junke determined in conjunction with by pOl?ular demand! Celebrate the Community Services: 905-688- Communications Director: Mike Farrell other administrative changes at best of Niagara as you enjoy the 5550, ext. 3749 creative work of the finest chefs, Christine Jones, Director of The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, Brock. It is anticipated that once the nature and function of wineries, and artists during this Development and Alumni Affairs, August 20, 2003 with a firm copy deadline of spectacular event you won't want to Office of External Relations: Friday, August 8, 2003, at 4:30 pm. the role in ITS has been miss! This premier event will sell 905-688-5550, ext. 4320 determined, a recruitment out fast! For tickets, please call the For the latest updates on Brock PUBLICATION IS EVERY 2 WEEKS process will take place. Centre for the Arts Box Office at: Days visit: Lllladol Po..,1 ,\ grt'l'llll'lli = ..t()()h .~7h7 905-688-5550, ext. 3257. www.brocku.calbrockdays Be part of the Brock Days tradition Niagara Wine Festival: Don't miss out on the excitement • You can begin Saturday, September 12-28 that Brock Days 2003 will bring September 27, in downtown St. September 26, 27, and 28. Plan to ~ IJI~III ' I. Catharines, at 11 a.m., as the Enjoy wine country NIAGARA be part of this new tradition as we University participates in the 52nd at its fall best with hold the 3rd annual Community ~~ :J1'C< Annual Pen Centre Grande Parade the award-winning e and Homecoming Celebration. ~ A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario ethics workshops Campus P-Ian The Office of Research Services • will present "Lunch and Learn receives Workshops on Research Ethics and the Involvement of Human Participants," October 9 and 23, Excellence in and November 13. These workshops are open to all Planning faculty, students and staff involved in research involving human Award participants or teaching projects. The Office of Research Services The Ontario Professional Planners strongly encourages Supervisors Institute has awarded Urban responsible for advising students to Strategies Inc. an Excellence in attend. Planning Award for the Brock These workshops will: University Campus Plan. • Explore in-depth, ethical The Brock Campus Plan defines · . considerations in research key principles and primary • Examine issues within the initiatives designed to foster a context of relevant policy unique identity and culture at the • Review updated REB policies University. It emphasizes and procedures sustainable development, • Ask Research Ethics Board naturalization, and the restoration of members your questions landscaped areas, and distinguishes Each session will be held in the four landscape zones: Senate Chamber, from noon to Environmental, Town and Country, 1 p.m.: Agrarian and Modern. Not only will • Thursday October 9: the Plan guide future development, Completing the Ethics Application but it can also be used as a teaching model for sustainable development Form: Getting it Right the First Time • Thursday, October 23: within the Brock curriculum. Nicholas Holt, a new faculty member in Applied Health Sciences, looks The judges commented, "It is a over some material with Marcie Jacklin, of the James A. Gibson Library, Best Practices: Guidelines for vision of open space and landscape during the New Faculty Orientation, held on September 3, in Pond conducting school-based research; combining with development Inlet. The full day program, hosted by the Centre for Teaching, Guest Presenters: Jennifer McPhee, strategies to protect and improve Learning and Eucational Technologies, was attended by approximately Bob Canhan, Brock Research what is good while creating a new 60 new faculty and featured an introduction to University services and Institute for Youth Studies urban reality for the campus." to teaching at Brock. • Thursday, November 13: The Excellence in Planning Informed Consent: It's Meaning, Awards recognize innovation, Necessity, Elements and Challenges creativity, professionalism, problem Coffee, tea and cookies will be solving, and communications in Mark your calendar! provided four categories: urban and Fall Preview Day will be held on Sunday, October 19, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 For more information, please community design, planning studies p.m. This event is held for all prospective students, parents and the general contact Deborah VanOosten, or reports, research/new directions, public. Fall Preview Day is a critical part of the recruitment process, as it Research Ethics Officer, ext. 3035; and public education. occurs just before the students .will determine to which universities they will fax: 905-688-0748; e-mail: The Ontario Professional Planners apply. deborah. [email protected] Institute (OPPI) was established in Melissa Coleman, in Recruitment and Liaison Services, will be organizing Also, please go to: 1986 and is the recognized voice of this event. Information packages will be sent out shortly, so watch for www.brocku.calresearchserviceslhu the Province's planning profession. information in the mail. manethics.html newspapers. It is impossible to Brock Briefs... visualize such a success without the FACULTY AND STAFF support and encouragement we ECONOMICS received from the numerous faculty While on sabbatical, Steven Renzetli made the following presentations: and staff of Brock University over • "Bill 175: Implications for Cost Accounting and Rate Setting" invited the summer. presentation to The Bill 175 Roundtable, Toronto, September 3, 2003. A particularly special thank you • "Canadian Water Utilities: Challenges and Opportunities" invited to President David Atkinson, whose presentation at the Integrated Water and Watershed Science for Clean and exceptional commitment and Healthy Drinking Water: Emerging Issues for Canadian Communities sincere confidence supplied our workshop held at the University of Victoria, August 27-28, 2003. team with a supportive foundation. • "The Value of Water in Manufacturing" (joint with Diane Dupont) Also, a distinguished recognition presented to the Laboratory of Natural Resources and Environmental and gratitude is owed to Kevin Kiss. Economics, University of Toulouse, May 14, 2003. Kevin was integral in preparing the • "Canada and Kyoto: A Case Study In How Not to Do Things" presented to SMART Start staff to become the Centre for Social and Economic Research on the Global Environment, University of East Anglia, january 30,2003. Bench dedication accurate and efficient advisors, as well as hard workers with a positive • "Canadian Agricultural Water Use" invited presentation at The Economics The Brock community joined friends of Water and Agriculture conference, The Hebrew University of jerusalem, and family of the late Pam Pratt to attitude and a desire to help others. In addition, we would like to Rehovot, Israel, December, 18-19, 2002. dedicate a bench in her honour on • "The Value of Water in Manufacturing" (joint with Diane Dupont) August 29. Pratt was a long-time staff thank the many people that volunteered their time to prepare presented to the Department of Agricultural Economics and Management, member in the Faculty of Education. The Hebrew University of jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel, December, 15, 2002. The bench is located at the north and execute instructive and enjoyable presentations to our • "The relationship between the ownership and performance of municipal entrance to Robert S.K. Welch Hall. water utilities" (joint with Diane Dupont) at the From Conflict to Co This memorial was made possible participants. With the constant support and operation in International Water Resources Management: Challenges and through donations from faculty, staff, Opportunities conference, Delft, The Netherlands, November 20-22, 2002. friends and family. co-operation of everyone here at the Brock, the SMART Start program • "The Value of Water in Canadian Manufacturing" (joint with Diane will continue to flourish and set Dupont) and "The View from the Shop Floor: An Assessment of the Workings Work and Study Abroad new boundaries for Academic of an IjC Study Board" at the Science for Water Policy: the Implications of the Orientation programs. Water Framework Directive Conference, September 2-4,2002, University of Fair Sincerely, East Anglia, United Kingdom. The Office of International SMART Start 2003 Staff • "The relationship between the ownership and performance of municipal Services will present the 10th water utilities" (joint with Diane Dupont) and "Valuing the Indispensable in Annual Work and Study Abroad Weight Watchers @ Work the Absence of Markets: Shadow Prices for Water" (joint with Diane Dupont) Fair, in Thistle Corridor, September Program at the Second World Congress of Environmental and Resource Economists, 29, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This Healthstyles is once again hosting Monterey, California, june 23-27, 2002. is an opportunity for students to weight watchers meetings on meet with reputable organizations campus at the request of faculty, ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE representing a number of overseas staff and students. Weight Watchers Elizabeth Sauer was elected to the International Executive Committee of the work and study experiences. For @ Work is a 10-week program and International Association of University Professors of English (lAUPE). more information, contact john is offered for a cost of $155 for Kaethler, at ext. 3732, or adults and $135 for students. HISTORY [email protected]. A minimum number of 20 John Sainsbury has accepted an invitation to join the Aid to Scholarly New performance dates participants, paid in full, will allow Publications (ASP) Committee, a branch of the Canadian Federation for the Due to a scheduling conflict, the the program to proceed. The weekly Humanities and Social Sciences (CFHSS). Centre for the Arts would like to sessions will be held in WH 8G on announce that the performance date Wednesdays from 12 noon to 1 MANAGEMENT, MARKETING AND HUMAN RESOURCES for Remy Shand, and subsequently, p.m. commencing October 8 until Teresa Menzies presented a Keynote address titled 21 st Century Pragmatism: David Usher have changed. In a December 10. An information Universities and Entrepreneurship Education and Development at the 48th request from Remy Shand's booking session is scheduled for Wednesday, International Council for Small Business (lCSB) World Conference in Belfast, agency, S.L Feldman and Associates, October 1 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Ireland, june 2003. She also presented two papers titled "Derogatory Myths the dates for the two artists have in WH 8G. Payment must be and Flawed Theory about Women Entrepreneurs: Nascent Entrepreneurs", been exchanged, to accommodate a received by October 1 to guarantee and "The Double Jeopardy of Ethnic Minority Women Entrepreneurs in delay in the recording of Remy's your registration in the program. For Canada." All three papers were included in the conference proceedings. As new album. The new concert dates further information e-mail Healthstyles Associate Editor of the Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, she are as follows: at: [email protected] also made a presentation at the ICSB conference at a special session where • Remy Shand, Saturday, April 17, Symposium to focus on the speakers were all Editors or Associate Editors of entrepreneurship 2004, 7:30 p.m. student career choices journals. She also co-authored two papers that were presented at the • David Usher, Thursday, Mission Possible ... Growing Up is Administrative Sciences Association of Canada Annual Meeting, October 9, 20m, 7:30 p.m. Hard to Do is returning to Niagara Entrepreneurship and Family Business Division, Halifax, Nova Scotia. june, Ticket holders who have already on October 4. Parents with 2003. The papers were titled: "Les Entrepreneurs Naissants Dont L'entreprise purchased tickets to the original elementary or secondary school Est Devenue Operationnelle Et Les Autres: Comparaisons Lors De La show dates will be notified by the aged children are encouraged to Conception Du Projet D'entreprise" and "Entreprises Ethniques: Comparaison Centre for the Arts Box Office, and take part in a half-day symposium Du Role-Set Des Entrepreneurs Hommes Et Femmes Des Communautes will be offered the opportunity to designed to raise awareness and Chinoises, Italiennes Et Sikhs De Montreal, Toronto Et Vancouver." Both these keep the same seats for the new improve practices and attitudes papers were included in the conference Proceedings. Menzies also co performance date. towards all student career choices. authored a paper that was presented at the Babson College/Kauffman All other ticket inquiries should The event, to be held, at Four Points Foundation Entrepreneurship Research Conference in Boston, june 2003 be directed to the Centre for the Arts Sheraton on Schmon Parkway, from titled: Social Capital and Ethnic Business Performance: Entrepreneurs from Box Office at 905-688-5550 ext. 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will help Three Ethnic Groups in Canada. The Abstract appeared in the proceedings. A 3257, Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 participants identify: further paper titled "Le profil et Ie parcours des createurs d'entreprise p.m., and Saturday, Noon - 4 p.m. • What options are available to canadiens durant les deux premieres annees," co-authored by Menzies, was Thank you! students today presented at the Vilith journees scientifiques, Reseau Entrepreneuriat, in What a success! Having just • What messages are being sent to Rouen, France, May 2003. A paper titled Exploring an International Venturing completed the 2003 SMART Start students through media, schools Opportunity: An Action Research Case Study from Poland, co-authored by program, we celebrated eight community and parents Menzies was presented and published in the proceedings of the International remarkable weeks of delivering the • What employers are seeking Applied Business Research Conference, Acapulco, Mexico, March 2003. program to nearly 6,000 participants • What is the correct pathway into (students and their guests). Our each of the identified options POLITICAL SCIENCE innovative and informative program (post-secondary, apprenticeship, Leah Bradshaw presented a paper, titled "Some Kinds of Love: Ancient, this year received a great deal of school-to-work) Modern and Post-Modern Contexts," at a conference on The Flesh Made praise from all attendees, as well as • How can we best help our Text: Bodeis, Theories, Cultures in the Post-Millennial Era, Aristotle mention in numerous publications children achieve success in the University, Thessaloniki, Greece, May 17. in both local and provincial classroom and the workplace There is no cost for parents who Paul Hamilton presented a paper, entitled "Ethnoregional Nationalism and wish to attend this event. Continental Integration: Comparing the Discourse of the Parti Quebecois, The event is sponsored through a Plaid Cymru, and the Scottish National Party," at the annual meeting of the Brock University partnership among Brock University, American Political Science Association, August 28-31, Philadelphia, PA. Careers begin here! District School Board of Niagara, Niagara Catholic District School Board, Niagara College, Business PUBLICATIONS E-Mail submissions to: Amprimoz, Alexandre L. "La reine", "Le Iievre et Ie philosophe", Degaine Education Council and Niagara [email protected] ta rime! (Septembre - Octobre 2003),pp.l0-ll. University Web site: www.brocku.ca Training and Adjustment Board. Brock News is a publication of the For more information or to Bell, H.E. and Klein, A.A. a commutativity and finiteness conditions for rings, Office of External Relations. register, visit www.ntab.org or call 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 Archiv der Mathematik 80 (20m), 354-357. FAX 905-641-5216 905-641-0801. New hours Bradish, c., Stevens, J. and Lathrop, A. "National versus regional sports Editor: Heather Junke The Office of Graduate Studies Communications Director: Mike Farrell marketing: An interpretation of 'Think Globally, Act Locally,' International announces new operating as Journal of Sports Marketing & Sponsorship, Volume 5, Issue 3 - The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, follows: September/October 2003, pp. 207-223. October 1, 2003 with a firm copy deadline Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to of Friday, September 19, 2003, at 4:30 pm. noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hunt, Harry T. Lives in Spirit: Precursors and Dilemmas of a Secular Western Please note that the office will be Mysticism. State University of New York Press, 2003 PUBLICATION IS EVERY 2 WEEKS closed over the lunch hour. (OII1.Hla 1'0..,1 Agrl'l'nll'111 =4IlUC,'i7(,7 Continues on page 3 ------Brock News, September 17, 2003. Published by Brock University.... page 3 PUBLICATIONS Continues from page 2 Martinello, Felice, Robert Hanrahan, Joseph Kushner and Isidore Masse BUFS season is under way (2003) "Union Raiding Activity and the Value of Canadian Firms: Do Unions Pick Winners," Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, June, 20 (2), Brock University Film Society November 2, BUFS will show pp.135-148 (BUFS) presents its 10th season of thriller The Man On The Train classic and contemporary films, (France, 2002) from a master of Filion, L.J., Brenner, G.A, Ramangalahy, C, and Menzies, T.V. (2003). many of which otherwise would cinematic nuance, Patrice Leconte, Demarrage d'entreprises par les Chinois, Italiens et Sikhs au Canada: never be shown in the Niagara who cast France's greatest living Quelques Resultats Empiriques. Journal of Small Business and Region. Films are shown every rock star (Johnny Hallyday) and Entrepreneurship, 16(3/4),41-66. Sunday evening in Tne David S. leading stage and screen star (Jean Howes Theatre, at 7 p.m. Rochefort). Like pairing Elvis and Sir Menzies, T.V., and Paradi, J.C (2003). Entrepreneurship education and BUFS opened its season of over Laurence Olivier! The complete fall engineering students: Career path and business performance. International 20 outstanding films on September line-up is on the BUFS Web site: Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 6(2), 85-96. 14 with the touching and wryly www.brocku.calcpcflbufs.html funny The Man Without A Past (Aki The annual BUFS membership fee Menzies, T.V., Brenner, G.A., and Filion, L.J. (2003). Social capital, networks Kaurismaki, Finland, 2002) that is $22; twofer $39. Membership and ethnic minority entrepreneurs: Transnational entrepreneurship and wowed audiences at Cannes. provides reduced admission, $5, to bootstrap capitalism. In H. Etemad & R. W. Wright (Eds.), Globalization and Also scheduled are the dazzling all screenings and the reduced Entrepreneurship: Policy and Strategy Perspectives, Northampton, MA: tour de force Russian Ark parking fee of $3. Members also Edward Elgar Publishing. (Aleksander Sokurov, receive discounts from numerous RussialGermany, 2002) on local merchants. The cost of non September 21 and, on September member tickets for individual films EVENTS 28, David Cronenberg's Spider is $7. Parking: $5 in lot B. Today: Campus Ministries invites the Brock community to meet Orthodox (Canada, 2002), a chillingly austere Memberships may be obtained at leader Father Peter Gillquist, at the Rita Welsh Meditation Centre (A302) from portrait of madness that drew rave the door or from the Box Office, 11 :30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. He will speak briefly about finding the New reviews at international film Centre for the Arts, 905-688-5550, Testament Church, invoking the Saints and defining marriage, followed by a festivals. ext. 3257 (hours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Question and Answer period. Gillquist also will speak today at the Niagara On October 26, BUFS will show Monday to Friday) Falls Library at 2 p.m. and at the Howard Johnson Hotel, Merritt Room A, Max(CanadalGermany/Hungaryl For more information contact St. Catharines, at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. UK, 2002), directed by Menno Professor Barry Grant, 905-688- Centre for the Arts: Tickets for the following events, unless sold out, are Meyjes, about a young Adolph 5550, ext. 3215, or Anne Howe, available at the Box Office, 905-688-5550, ext. 3257: Leahy - Saturday, Hitler who in 1919 harbours dreams Operations Manager, ext. 3553. September 27, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre *A Brock Days Event*; of becoming an artist. On Tower of Power - Saturday, October 4, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; The Gruffalo - Sunday, October 5,2:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; David Usher - Thursday, October 9, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Zucchero - Wednesday, October 22, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; HALO - Satirical look at male behaviour Wednesday, October 29, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Chantal Kreviazuk - Thursday, October 30, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre SOLD The Office of the Dean of Humanities and the School of Fine and OUT; The Harlem Gospel Choir - Friday, October 31, 7:30 p.m., Sean Performing Arts will present, "The Pessimist's Bromide," an art exhibit by O'Sullivan Theatre SOLD OUT Brock University's Visiting Visual Artist, RICHard SMOlinski. The exhibit will run from Wednesday, October 1 to Thursday, October 23, CLASSIFIED in The Gallery, Sean O'Sullivan Theatre. An opening reception will be held Wanted: Looking for house to rent or buy in south St. Catharines, preferably on Wednesday October 15, 7 to 9 p.m. SMOlinski presents a satirical Old Glenridge. Phone 905-309-4127 day or evening. examination of male behaviour. He illustrates several offending parties in this For Sale: Hot Tub - six person, two years old - purchased from Sunrise Spa visual tableau, and offers a pointed critique of these very political animals in Style - Poseidon Cover, extra filters, chemicals included. You pick up - black, white and ambiguous grays. All are welcome to attend the reception, $5,600 - 905-938-0914 meet the artist and discuss these genres of males. Brock approves proposal for ownership of Rodman Hall Brock ready Brock University's Board of Under the proposed agreement, Thomas Rodman Merritt. The for record Trustees approved a proposal on Brock would assume all ou tstanding Rodman Hall property is situated September 26 to assume ownership financial liabilities associated with along the Twelve Mile Creek, in the number of of the Rodman Hall Ans Centre in the facility and with the winding centre of St. Catharines, adjacent to St. Catha rines, including the Walker down of the corporation. Under the the downtown core. Rodman Hall Botanical Gardens and the Centre's agreement, the University is achieved the status of a national students permanent art collection. obligated to maintain Rodman Hall exhibition centre in 1975 and Several years of careful planning This follows the action of as a public art facility for a contains four galleries, a gift shop, a for the double cohort is paying off Rodman Hall's Board of Governors, minimum of 20 years. A first order tearoom, a boardroom, several for Brock universitr as it welcomes which voted unanimously al its of bU$iness would be the small instruction rooms and rented a record number 0 students for the September 22, meeting to transfer appointment of a Director/Curator. artists' studios. 2003-04 academic year. its assets to the University. The Given Rodman Hail's historic The Centre was established to As of the end of September 2003, proposal is subject to final importance, the name of the facility exhibit significant works of art from 15,637 full- and part-time students are enrolled at Brock - a record ratification by members of Rodman would not change. Rodman Hall local, regional and national artists, enrolment for the fourth year in a as well as providing lectures, Hall at their annual general meeting would operate as a stand-alone unit row. Brock's first-year class is made scheduled for October 6. of the University and would not be concerts, theatre and educational up of 4,206 students, the majority of "Brock University's ambition is to merged with other units. programming. As a national whom came to the University from ensure that this St. Catharines "The proposal for Brock to exhibition centre, Rodman Hall Ontario secondary schools. Brock's landmark flourishes as a major arts assume ownership of Rodman Hall exhibits collections from other total student enrolment for the same and cultural centre," said Brock will benefit the University, the galleries in Canada. period last year was 13,291, with a President David Atkinson. '!Jhis Centre and the citizens of S1. "Since its inception, Rodman Hall total first-~ear class of 2,750. follows Brock's long-term Catharlnes both in enhanced has been run by its members and "Brock s commitment to the commitment to $erving the Niagara programming and in improved volunteers," said Rodman Hall individual student and to the highest standards of teaching and research utilization o(the facility," Atkinson Treasurer Andy Kurcz. "Its revenue arts community through its support excellence are reflected in the ever has primarily come from grants from of the Niagara Symphony and its said. growing numbers applying to the major role in featuring world-clas~. "This is a very special place for the City of SI. Catharines as well as UniverSity," said Brock President artists and entertainers through the St. Catharines, and Brock wants to from the provincial and federal David Atkinson. Brock Centre for the Arts. The ensure that it remains so into the governments. The balance has "The University has taken a University's investment in Rodman future." Rodman Hall Arts Centre come from fund raising efforts by its number of significant steps to meet Hall will pre$erve this community was founded in 1960 with the members and volunteers and this increasing demand for a Brock treasure into the future, and will acquisition by the SI. Catha rines donations from its many generous education and to ensure that the provide an important continuing and District Arts Council of the supporters in the community. University'S strong traditions of resource for the arts community." manor house built in 1853 by Continues on page 3 excellence continue." The University has: • I·ust gone. t.hrough the !argest acufty hiring process In Its WEDNE S DAY OCTOBER 1 2 0 0 3 history with the addition of 96 ------~------~ new faculty members across all six faculties. • hired 24 additional support and professional staff who are committed to ensuring each student's Brock experience is the best it can be. • expanded co-op programs to give students valuable career-related experience. With 32 co-op options, Brock has the second A new,lpller tor tdelll!), clnd staff Jt llrock L nivcrsit\, 51. CJ.lhJ.rines, Or t,)r io largest selection of co-op offerings among univerSities in Ontario. • introduced n€V'J and innovative academ IC undergraduate A perfect beginning to Brock Days pro~rams leading to an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in The opening of a new student Biomedical Sciences and a residence and new academic Bachelor of Arts degree in Studies facilities was a perfect way to begin in Arts and Culture. the third annual Brock Days • increased opportunities for graduate students through the community and homecoming Introduction of the Master of celebration on September 26. Business Administration program Faculty, staff, students and beginning this fall. BrOCK graduates joined with community now offers a total of 22 graduate guests for a variety of events, held programs, with a number of September 26 to 28. In addition to others in the works, including the official opening of Quarry View new Master's degrees in English, Residence and the East Academic History, Computer Science Buildings, Brock Days also featured and Business Economics. a kickoff lunch, the Grape Stomp • expanded parking on campus Extravaganza, Fine Food, Fine with the creation of 750 Wine, Fine Arts, the Brock Days additional spaces. Community Reunion at Montebello Continues on page 3 Park, the annual Homecoming dinner and a special Brock Days presentation of Leahy in concert. Announcement The official opening of the new Dr. Martin Kusy, Dean, Faculty of residence and facilities across the Business, is pleased to announce street from Brock's main campus Above: Brock students join President David Atkinson as he that, effective August 1, 2003, Dr. marked an innovative partnership Sandra Felton was appointed the University entered into with a accepts an honorary key from John Associate Dean, Faculty of Business, private developer to address the lean, of lupine Properties limited, with responsibility for growing need for additional during the official opening of the Undergraduate Programs and the academic space and student Quarry View Residence and the Association to Advance Collegiate housing. East Academic Buildings. Schools of Business (AACSB) The University signed a 10-year left: Sir Isaac Brock, centre, and International. renewable lease with Lupine Steve Cino, left, Executive Director Felton has been a faculty member Properties limited of london to of the Brock University Alumni at Brock since 1976 and was Chair build and retain ownership of the Association, celebrate the kickoff of of the Department of Accounting two complexes near the Regional Brock Days with graduates, next to and Finance from 1998-2003. She has served on both Senate and the Niagara Public Health Department. Cino from left, lisa Foran, Richard Board of Trustees. Under the leasing agreement, Brock Knabenschuh, Mamdouh Abdel will manage both complexes. Maksoud and Rob Neill. "Througn this partnership with United Way lupine Properties limited, the Brock will operate the SO-unit The East Academic Buildings Campaign Kickoff University has found a creative way student residence complex of two-, complex consists of three buildings The 2003 Brock United Way to address the growing demand for three-and four-bedroom furnished which each provide 7,200 square Campaign begins this Monday, teaching, research and units as part of its award-winning feet of space. The buildings contain October 6, With a kick-off lunch administrative space as we!! as for residence program. The townhouse seminar rooms and classrooms, additional student housing in SI. celebration at 12 noon in the Pond style residence complex administrative offices for the English Inlet. All faculty and staff are invited Catharines," said Brock President accommodates 290 students, as a Second language (ESL) and to attend. David Atkinson. "This project is part emphasizes more independent Testing Services division, research Enjoy a tasty lunch at a reason of a $1 DO-million expansion on living, and is equipped with state space, clinical facilities for the able price, great entertainment (it's a campus over the last several years of-the-art accommodations. Students Department of Nursing, and studio Mystery?) and lots of prizes! Come and brings the total number of moved into the Quarry View and workshop space for the and join friends and co-workers in Brock students living in residence to Residence on September 1, 2003. Department of Visual Arts. supporting the United Way at this 2,400." very speCial event. Li, Yuanlin "On the normaliser problem for G-adapted group rings of torsion FACULTY AND STAFF groups." Bulletin of Australian Mathematics Society, Vol. 67 (2003), 171-176. EXTERNAL RELATIONS The Office of External Relations is pleased to announce the appointment of Li, Yuanlin and Parmenter, M.M. "Some results on hypercentral units in Kevin Grout to the position of Communications Officer, effective September integral group rings." Communications in Algebra, Vol. 31 (2003), 3207- 29. Grout is a Brock graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 3217. Communication Studies and Political Science. He also completed the Post Graduate Diploma program in Public Relations at Niagara College. He was Novak, John M. (2003) . Invitational leadership and the pursuit of educational most recently working as the Communications Co-ordinator with the St. living. In B. Davies & J. West-Burnham (Eds,), Handbook of Educational Catharines Downtown Association. He has also worked as Communications Leadership and Management, London: Pearson Education. Officer with the Ottawa Life Sciences Council, and held positions with the RCMP and the City of Niagara Falls. Rosenberg, Danny, Fejgin, Naomi and Talmor, Rachel. "Perceptions of Immigrant Students on the Absorption Process in an Israeli Physical Education MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES and Sport College." European Journal of Physical Education, 8(2003), 52-77. Sandra Beckett presented a paper titled "Embedding the Oral Tradition in Contemporary Tales for Children," at the International Research Society for Tilley, S. A. (2003). "Challenging" research practices: Turning a critical lens Children's Literature in Kristiansand, Norway, August 9 to 14. As President of on the work of transcription. Qualitative Inquiry, 9(5) 750-773 the Society, she also chaired several board meetings during the congress. PHILOSOPHY EVENTS Professor Wing-cheuk Chan presented a paper, "Tang Chun-I and Video series: OPIRG-Brock presents its Cooler than Cable Video Series. All Communitarianism," in Stockholm-Vasteras, Sweden, held August 15 to 18. videos are shown at noon in the Committee Room, 13th floor. Thursday, October 2: "Laxwesa WA," - as distinct fishing societies of great spiritual, PSYCHOLOGY cultural and economic wealth, First Nations have always respected the Stefan Brudzynski, Jane Dywan and Sid Segalowitz recently attended the resources of their rivers and oceans. But within their own lifetime, they have Sixth International Congress of Polish Neuroscience Society and the Jerzy watched governments "manage" the fishery into a state of crisis; Tuesday, Konorski Memorial Symposium "Integrative activity of the brain" (as a satellite October 7: "Working Like Crazy" is a fresh look at the struggles and victories symposium tolBRO, the International Brain Research Organization), in of some former mental health patients who work in businesses owned and Warsaw, July 16 to 19. They made three presentations there: (1) S.M. run by other psychiatric survivors; Wednesday, October 15 : "Bacon" explores Brudzynski, B. Thompson and K. Leonard, "Dopaminergic mehanism in the the social and environmental implications of large-scale hog producers and basal forebrain of the rat for production of species-specific 50-kHz ultrasonic their political allies in Quebec City. vocalizations", (2) S.J. Segalowitz, "Reductions in gamma band EEG and cognitive performance associated with post-concussive symptoms", and (3) J. Centre for the Arts: Tickets for the following events, unless sold out, are Dywan, w.J. Tays, and S.J. Segalowitz, 'ERP indices of source memory deficits available at the Box Office, 905-688-5550, ext. 3257: Tower of Power - after mild head injury." Saturday, October 4, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre SOLD OUT; The Gruffalo - Sunday, October 5, 2:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; David STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE Usher - Thursday, October 9,7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Zucchero - This past June in Vancouver B.C., Les McCurdy-Myers presented a workshop Wednesday, October 22, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; HALO - entitled "Focus On Service: What Is Satisfactory, Good, Excellent," at the Wednesday, October 29, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Chantal annual conference of the Canadian Association of College and University Kreviazuk - Thursday, October 30, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre SOLD Student Services. At this same conference, he was acclaimed President Elect OUT; The Harlem Gospel Choir - Friday, October 31, 7:30 p.m., Sean for the Canadian University and College Counselling Association. O'Sullivan Theatre SOLD OUT. Musical Showcase: Hospice Niagara, as part of its 10th Anniversary PUBLICATIONS celebrations, will present a "Musical Showcase," Saturday, October 4, at 7,30 Adams-Webber, J. (2003). Cognitive complexity and confidence in evaluating p.m., at the Grantham Theatre, Governor Simcoe Secondary School in SI. self. Journal of Constructivist Psychology, 16, 273-279. Catharines. The concert will feature some of the most outstanding performers from the Niagara region with selections from Country to Opera. This concert Amprimoz, Alexandre L. "The Comfort of Strangers: L'observateur des bons is part of an international music chain in which close to 500 hospice samaritains" Gabrielle Roy aujourd'hui / Today. Paul Socken, Ed., St.Boniface chapters around the world present a musical event at the same time and on (Manitoba): Editions des Plaines, 2003 . pp. 19-30. the same day to raise awareness and funding for palliative care services and support agencies all over the world. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for Beckett, Sandra "Retelling Little Red Riding Hood Abroad and at Home," In seniors or children, and can be purchased, in advance, at Hospice Niagara, Windows and Words: A Look at Canadian Children's Literature in English. 205 King Street, St. Catharines. For more information, please call 905-984- Eds. Aida Hudson and Susan-Ann Cooper. Ottawa, University of Ottawa 8766. Press, 2003 , 61-76. Brock University Film Society: October 5: Divine Intervention (Elia Beckett, Sandra "When Modern Little Red Riding Hoods Cross Borders ... or Su leiman, Palestine, 2002) Su lei man (who looks like an Arab Buster Keaton Donlt ... ," META, special issue on translating for children 48.1-2 (May 2003): and plays the lead role) uses reflection, imagination and a tremendous sense 15-30. of playfulness to defuse the anger, resentment, and hate among Palestinians in l'Jazareth under the Israeli occupation. Winner of a special jury prize at the Beckett, Sandra "Little Red Riding Hood's Enduring Popularity in Cannes Film Festival. October 19: The Shape ofThings (Neil LaBute, USA, Contemporary Children's Culture," [in Japanese and Englishl. International 2002) A contemporary take on Shaw's Pygmalion. The four speaking parts are Institute for Children's Literature, Osaka, Fellowship Program Researchers' all brilliantly acted (Rachel Weisz, Paul Rudd, Gretchen Mol, Frederick Report, March 2003. 24-73. Weller). A truthful if scary look at relationships and love. You may never be able to watch My Fair Lady again. All screenings are held in 35 mm in the Beckett, Sandra "Recycling Red Riding Hood for Contemporary Children" [in David S. Howes Theatre at 7 p.m. Membership fee is $22; twofer $39. Japanese and English]. International Institute for Children's Literature, Osaka, Membership provides reduced admission, $5, to all screenings and the Fellowship Program Researchers' Report, March 2003. 74-124. reduced parking fee of $3. Non-member tickets for individual f!lms is $7. Memberships may be obtained at the door or from the Box Office, Centre for Berman, Michael P. "The Hyper-Dialectic in Merleau-Ponty's Ontology of the the Arts, 905-688-5550, ex!. 3257. Flesh," Philosophy Today, (Vol. 47, No.4, Fall 2003). Department of Music Lecture: Dr. Alan Walker, Professor Emerit~s, . Berman, Michael P. "The Situatedness of Judgment and Action in Arendt and Department of Music, McMaster University, will give a talk on "Llszt and HIS Merleau-Ponty," International Journal of Politics and Ethics, (Vol. 3, No.3, Pupils," on Tuesday, October 7, at 12 noon, in the Sean O'Sullivan Theatre. Fall 2003). Please join us - free and open to the community. Bradshaw, Leah "Gods and Brothers," Review of Politics, Vol. 65/3, Summer, Guest speaker: Campus Ministries hosts Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI) 2003, 468-471. Communication Studies Professor Dr. Mark Fackler, who will speak on "The Media, Post-War Iraq, and the Road to Restoration," on Thursday, October 9, Leach, Jim. " 'The World Has Changed': Bond in the 1990s and Beyond," in 7:30 p.m., in Room 217, Academic South BUilding. (Dr. Tom Nagy is The James Bond Phenomenon: A Critical Reader, ed. Christoph Lindner tentatively schedu led as a responden!.) On Friday, October 10, at 9:30 a.m., (Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2003): 248-58. in the Senate Chamber, Fackler will lead a panel discussion entitled "A Continent in Chaos: Africa and the Influence of Western Media." Dr. Jean Fall Preview D~y Ntakirutimana (Brock Modern Languages) will respond. Coffee will follow in Fall Preview Day will be hela on the International Lounge, DeCew. Sunday, October 19, from 1 p.m. to Brock University 4:30 p.m. Prospective students, CFUW meeting: The Canadian Federation of University Women - SI. parents and the general publiC are Catharines (CFUW) invites the general public to "Off the Burner," with Albert Careers begin here! expected to attend this special Cipryk, on Tuesday, October 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Four Points Sheraton. This recruitment event, and will be meeting is open to the publiC. For more information, please contact Marilyn E-Mail submissions to: campu sn ews@spartan ,ac ,brocku .ca looking for information on Emmett, Membership Chair, 905-646-5543; e-mail: [email protected] University Web site : www.brocku.ca programs, athletics, student services, Brock News is a publication of the residences, and all other aspects of CFUW meeting: The Canadian Federation of University Women - Niagara Office of External Relations , the University. Falls (CFUW) will present The World of Islam, with Dr. Faoud Sahin, on 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 Tuesday, October 14, 7 to 9 p.m., La Marsh Room, Niagara Falls Public FAX 905-641-5216 If you have any questions about your role in Fall Preview Day, or Library. Small items; one only please. Editor: Heather Junke how you can become involved, Communications Director: Mike Farrell please contact Melissa Coleman, at Fundraiser: The 33rd Annual Book Sale by the Canadian Federation of University Women, Weiland and District Branch, will be held on Saturday, The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, ext. 4685, or via e-mail at October 15, 2003 with a firm copy deadtine [email protected] October 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Centennial Secondary School Cafeteria, of Friday, October 3,2003, at 4:30 pm . For more details, click on the 240 Thorold Road, Weiland. Great bargains on books, games, CDs, videos, Spring Open House link on the puzzles and special collections will be available. All proceeds go to. university scholarships for local female secondary school graduates In I'UBLICATION IS EVEI1Y '1. WEEKS Brock home page under "News and (,lna,la Pn~t A~rl'l'ml'lll .: ·W(J(,;7f,i Events." Fonthill, Weiland and Port Col borne. Brock News, October 1, 2003. Published by Brock University.... page 3 Satirical look at male Sunday, October S. Additional Brock approves proposal for Brock Briefs... information can be obtained from ownership of Rodman Hall behaviour Continues from page 1 The Office of the Dean of Francine McCanhy, ext. 4286 ([email protected]). Celebrate Humanities and the School of Fine However, over the last number of Tickets are not required. Brock's and Performing Arts will present, years funding from the publiC sector Otzi is the most thoroughly "The Pessimist's Bromide," an an has declin€d dramatically, making it rese'lrch studied glacier mummy. The state of exhibit by Brock University's increaSingly difficult to sustain the excellence! the preselVation of his body allows The Office of Visiting Visual Anist, RICHard operation of the gallery and to many scienlific techniques to maintain the land and buildings in Research Services SMOlinski. provide answers, some of which are their proper condition. is pleased to The exhibit will run (rom complex and surprising.. to the M After reviewing our current Wednesday, October 1 to Thursday, invite the Brock follOWing: his environment, lifestyle situation thoroughly, the Board of October 23, in The Gallery, Sean community to and state of health; his itin€rary and Governors has decided to traos/er Maureen Reedyk attend the O'Sullivan Theatre. An opening timetable in the days before his all of the assets of Rodman Hall to reception will be held on Chancellor's Chair for Research death; what he was doing at such a Brock University,'" Kurcz said. ~e Wednesday, October 15, 7 to 9 Excellence Lecture Series. height; his precise cause of death; believe that this is in the best long p.m. Or. Maureen Reedyk, Associate and what happened to the body term interests of Rodman Hall, its SMOlinski presents a satirical Profess.or of Physi cs, will present her after death. Pollen grains and pieces emplorees, and the residents and examination of male behaviour. He lecture, "Shedding Some Light on of mosses found inside and outside City 0 St. Catharines. It will help to illustrates several offending panies the body are crucial clues in the ensure the future of Rodman Hall as Superconductors," on Thu rsday, in this visual tableau, and offers a detective work undertaken by this the major ans centre in the region October 3D, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., pointed critique of these very in the Senate Chamber. A wine and REALLY cold squad! as well as to preserve the political animals in black, white and investment that all of its members, cheese reception will follow. ambiguous grays. All are welcome volunteers and supporters have Brock University initiated the to attend the reception, meet the made during its rich history. Chancellor's Chairs in Research artist and discuss these genres of Mayan speaker "This is an historic moment for Excellence in 2001 as a way to males. Rodman Hall, and as members we recogni2e faculty members who are Mayan speaker Eucebio Figueroa look forward with great excitement outstanding and active scholars, Otzi lecture Santos of Guatemala will visit Brock to our association with Brock who have demonstrated excellence Or. lames Dickson of the on Wednesday, October 8, as part University," Kurcz said. or the promise of excellence in their University of Glasgow and his co of a speaking tour across Ontario. research, and who will contribute workers published a paper on the Santos is the Vice President of The Brock ready for record number the advancement of their field of Tyrolean Iceman in the May 2003 Peten Alliance for Ufe and Peace, of students scholarship or creative activity. issue of Scientific American, and and the President of Cooperative Continues from page 1 their study will also be printed in Nuevo Horizonte. His presentation • agreed to contribute $150,000 a year towards a universal bus Panel discussion the Reader's Digest. He will present will be held at 7 p.m. in the Senate pass for students. The Brock community is invited the results of this study in a free Chamber. He will address the issue to an in(ormal panel discussion on lecture, entitled "I nvestigating the • invested $100 million over the of privatization of resources and last few years in new academic the "'Culture o( Prejudice," to be Life and Death of the Tyrolean expose the threats of the Free Trade held on Thursday, October 9, 2:30 Iceman: Clues from Pollen and and classroom space, new Area of the Americas and the Plan technology, a food coun, 104:30 p.m., in Pond Inlet The Mosses." The lecture, co-sponsored Puebla Panama. recreational facilities for students panel discussion, featuring Judith by the Faculties of Mathematics and Science, and Humanities, and by This event is co-sponsored with and the community, and three Blackwell, Murray Smith and 'ohn OPIRG, Sociology and labour new residences. W,th six Sorenson, celebrates the publication the Departments of t:arth Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Classics, Studies, the MA program in Social residences, Brock has a total of of their new book, Culture of will be held in Justice and Equity Studies, Campus 2,400 students li ving in residence Prejudice: A'8umenls in Crilical Academic South Lecture Hall Ministries, and the Development - up (rom last year's ' ,810. Social Science. loin the discussion 203, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., on and Peace Organization. For more information, go to and party to follow. WVtIW.blocku.ca and click on "News." Brock to recognize Teutloff with honorary degree Brock University will confer 373 imaginative life of Brock. contributions to Psychology Department. This award undergraduate degrees from all six Teutloff's special commitment to teaching and recognizes a significant faculties, 108 graduate degrees and the University is quite unmatched in research as part of commitment to providing and seven education degrees during its Brock's history. Through his the Fall 2003 developing quality learning Fall 2003 Convocation, to be held extraordinary generosity, the Teutloff Convocation experiences for students in addition Saturday, October 18. Collection at Brock symbolizes the ceremonies. to valuable contributions in As well, 15 certificates will be relationship between art, nature and Professor curriculum development and awarded in various areas of study, science. These sculptures are Douglas Bruce of mentoring of colleagues. including Aboriginal Adult familiar to many as they are located Douglas Bruce the Department of liThe University is honoured to Education and Criminology. The in prominent areas throughout the Biological recognize the truly outstanding convocation ceremonies will be campus. Sciences will receive the 2003 contributions of Professor Bruce and held in the Walker Since 1998, Teutloff has operated Brock University Award for Professor Mitterer," said Terry Boak, Complex Teutloff Kultur + Medienprojekte, Distinguished Research and Vice-President, Academic, and Gymnasium, also in Bielefeld, promoting artists Creative Activity. Provost at Brock. "They are beginning at he represents as well as staging This award exemplary scholars who are 2 p.m. cultural and media events in major recognizes a recognized by both their peers and This year, Brock urban centres. faculty member their students for their leadership, takes pride in As further recognition of Brock's who demonstrates innovation and commitment to awarding an special relationship with Teutloff, outstanding excellence in teaching and Lutz Teutloff honorary degree to the University recently published a research research." Lutz Teutloff, an 109-page colour catalogue on the achievements, Stephanie Leinemann, a student art collector and gallerist who collection in conjunction with Professor contributions in Oenology and Viticulture, will be shares his time between Niagara-on Teutloff. Entitled The Teutloff John Mitterer toward the training honoured with the President's the-Lake, where he owns a Collection at Brock University: of future researchers and Medal at Fall Convocation. The residence, and Bielefeld, Germany, Nature, Spirit, Matter, this consistency in scholarly or creative award recognizes the student who where he pursues his interest in art. extraordinary book is a celebration performance. has the highest overall average in a Teutloff, who has given 12 major of Teutloff's legacy for generations Professor john Mitterer, recipient first honours degree and who is sculptures to the University, will be to come. of the 2003 Brock University Award graduating at the Fall Convocation recognized for his significant The University will also honour for Distinguished Teaching, is an ceremonies. Leinemann will contribution to the artistic and two faculty members for their Associate Professor in the graduate with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Oenology and Viticulture. E D N E s D A Y o T o B E R 1 5 2 3 Iw c a a "Ms. Leinemann's hard work and dedication to her studies are a shining example of academic achievement," says Brock President David Atkinson. liAs a graduate of Continues on page 3. ne Announcements A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario Dr. Ian Brindle, Dean, Faculty of Mathematics and Ontario's-tup high school graduates cllose Brock Science, is pleased to announce that Dr. Greg Finn was appointed Associate Dean, Faculty of Mathematics and Science, with responsibility for undergraduate programs, student issues and high school liaison with the Faculty. The appointment was effective September 1, 2003. Finn has been a faculty member at Brock since 1985 and was Chair of the Department of Earth Sciences for two terms from 1996-2002. He has served on Senate, been a member of the APC Committee and was co-editor of the 2000 Brock Calendar. Finn is a Past-President of the Science Teachers' Association of Ontario (STAO), and is presently serving as Member-at-Large on the Standing with Brock President David Atkinson, from left, Brock Leaders Julie Dyck, Nickie Hansen, Caitlin Valleau, STAO Executive. In addition, Finn Whitney Curtis, Julie Willms, Alexandra Ayotte, Rebecca Wallman, Christina LeRose and Kristina Mcintyre. worked with the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario's highest achieving high • julie Dyck of Virgil students pursuing their first degree Ontario (APGO) to bring about the school graduates who made Brock (Biochemistry); who apply for admission to the registration of geoscientists, through their choice for post-secondary • Nickie Hansen of Keswick faculties of Humanities, Social APGO, allowing for use of the studies and who received one of the (Concurrent Education/Chemistry); Sciences or Mathematics and designation P.Geo. (Professional most prestigious scholarships offered • Christina Le Rose of Niagara Falls Science. Geoscientist) for those students who at the University were honoured at (Music); "We are extremely pleased to meet the criteria. a special reception on October 1. • Victoria Lewis of LaSalle have students with such superb The annual Brock Leaders (Linguistics); leadership and academic abilities Steven Pillar, Vice-President,• Reception, hosted by President • Kristina Mcintyre of Belleville choosing Brock for their post Finance and Administration, is David Atkinson in conjunction with (Political Science); secondary studies," said Brock pleased to announce the permanent the Student Awards and Financial • Caitlin Valleau of Udora (General President David Atkinson. "This is appointment of Pauline McCormack Aid Office, celebrated the 2003-04 Arts); another indicator that the to the position of Executive Director group of Brock Leaders. The awards • Rebecca Wallman of Fenwick University's reputation for excellent of Human Resources, effective recognize a combination of high (French); academic and student life programs immediately. McCormack served as academic achievement and personal • julie Willms of Grimsby continues to attract the province's Acting Director, Human Resources, leadership abilities. (Concurrent Education/Integrated best and brightest students." since Harold Leece retired last For the 2003-2004 academic Studies). The University invests more than March. year, the Brock Leaders Award This year's recipients were active $4 million in scholarships and Also, Joanne McKee's title has recipients are: in their student councils, in youth financial aid programs every year. been changed to Executive Director, • Alexandra Ayotte of fellowship groups, in tutoring These scholarship programs, valued Finance/Controller to reflect the St. Catharines (Environment); younger students and in community at up to $18,000 for eligible University-wide nature of the • Whitney Curtis of Uxbridge volunteering. students, are funded by the responsibilities of her office. (Concurrent Education/Integrated Brock Leaders scholarships, University and are in addition to McKee's previous title was Director Studies); valued at $8,000 each, are open to scholarships funded by private donors. of Finance/Controller. Welland native wins Brock Students win Brock Professor named Chair of University Alumni Association alumni awards federal task force Distinguished Alumni Award for outstanding on 'whistle acWevements blowing' Political Science Professor Kenneth Kernaghan recently was named Chair of a federal task force to 'review internal disclosure protection in Canada's public service. Kernaghan was appointed to chair the group by Minister Lucienne Robillard, President of the Treasury Board of Canada. The five-member working group has a wide mandate to look at the issue of whistle-blowing - the disclosure of wrongdoing within the federal government. Kernaghan's group will try to find ways to make sure that public servants can report Rob Neill, centre, recently was presented with an aerial photograph of the unethical or illegal activity without Brock campus, as the recipient of the 2003 Brock University Alumni suffering retaliation for doing so. Association Distinguished Alumni Award. Making the presentation were While the establishment of the Richard Knabenschuh, a Director of the Brock University Alumni committee is not tied to the recent Association (BUAA), left, and BUAA President Mamdouh Abdel Maksoud. revelations surrounding former Federal Privacy Commissioner A lifelong Weiland resident who Institute of Chartered Accountants George Radwanski, the committee consistently goes above and beyond for 2002-03, an organization he has will certainly be looking at the types the call of duty and has significantly worked with for at least 17 years. In of problems that have been added to the fabric of the Niagara addition, Neill works on a national Brock students Jill Macdonald, left, recognized in that case. community is the recipient of this task force that provides leadership and Genille Kroeker, recently were "It is probably fair to say that a year's Brock Alumni Association on critical issues within the c.A. presented with awards by the widely publicized case like this Distinguished Alumni Award. profession. Brock University Alumni increases the sense of urgency to Rob Neill graduated from Brock He has a longstanding reputation Association. Also receiving an ensure the credibility and University in 1975 with a Bachelor as a community builder whose award, but not present for the effectiveness of government policy of Science in Mathematics, then vision is committed to several photograph, was Janeen Scott. in this area," said Kernaghan. "It is later acquired his designation as a outstanding organizations. For 20 important also to ensure that reports chartered accountant. He and his years, he has volunteered for The Brock University Alumni of wrongdoing are handled in a partners successfully manage the Community Legal Services of South Association recently recognized manner that is fair to all of those largest accounting firm based in the Niagara and has served as past three Brock students for their involved." Niagara region, Durward Jones president of the Weiland Chamber ach ievements and contributions to Kernaghan, a Professor of Barkwell & Company LLP. of Commerce. His repertoire Political Science and Management "I am truly honoured to be includes terms as Director of both the University and to the community. at Brock, is also the author or editor selected for this recognition," said the Weiland YMCA and the Niagara of 19 books or monographs and Janeen Scott, formerly of Neill. "It is gratifying to know that Community Foundation. He served over 70 articles on publiC Goderich and now living in Calgary, you do not have to leave home to as Campaign Chair of the United administration and public policy. make a difference." Way of South Niagara, and served is the recipient of the Silver Badger He has served as President of the The 2003 Brock Alumni as Chair of the Weiland Hospital Alumni Award, Jill Macdonald of Institute of Public Administration of Association Distinguished Alumni Foundation's $5.7-million capital Grimsby is the recipient of the Canada and has advised the Office Award was presented at the campaign. Neill also chaired Alumni Association Student Award, of the Auditor General on this and Homecoming Dinner on September Niagara's bid for the 2001 Canada and Genille Kroeker of Thorold is related subjects. 27 as part of the Brock Days Summer Games. the recipient of the Badger Award. The working group will also celebrations. Brock currently has In 1989, Neill received the Paul Students are nominated for the examine experiences with whistle more than 47,000 graduates. Harris Fellowship Award from the awards by their peers based on their blower legislation in other countries "This prestigious award Rotary Club for his outstanding outstanding contributions to to determine if those approaches recognizes a graduate who has contribution. He was recognized extracurricular activities. They must can work within the Canadian earned prominence as a result of with the 1995 Community Service public service. their exceptional professional Award from the Weiland/Pelham maintain an above average academic standing during their The working group is expected to achievements and community Chamber of Commerce for making report back to the President of the service," said Mamdouh Abdel a difference. studies. "These three outstanding Treasury Board and Parliament by Maksoud, President of the Brock Neill is a well-known supporter the end of January 2004. University Alumni Association. of Brock. His active service to the recipients of alumni awards are just "Rob Neill is respected University includes being a member an example of the calibre of professionally and brings credibility, of the campaign cabinet for "Good students graduating from Brock," Palliative Care Series initiative and commitment to Better Brock! The Campaign for said Mamdouh Abdel Maksoud, whatever he gets involved with in Brock University," participating in President of the Brock University under way on Oct. 29 the community. He has a the campaign fundraiser for the Alumni Association. "We are very tremendous energy for life and is a Living Legacy Scholarship, and proud of them and know that they The public is invited to attend a seminar, entitled "Easing the Hurt: true positive force in his sitting on the Board of Trustees for will continue to represent the Fulfilling the Promise of Palliative community." six years. Neill's dedication toward University well in their future Neill has earned prominence as a improving Brock's facilities is Care," at Brock University on personal and professional result of his profeSSional entrenched in his belief that Brock Wednesday, October 29, at 7 p.m. endeavours." achievements and service to his is "a well-run organization that uses This presentation launches the The awards were presented on community. He has been an resources to the maximum benefit Palliative Care Seminar Series that is outstanding contributor to his of its students." Neill has invested September 27 as part of the Brock a joint effort between the Faculty of profession at the provincial and his talents into the Niagara Days celebrations. Applied Health Sciences at Brock national levels. He was recently community which he feels is a For more information, go to and the Order of Saint Lazarus of appointed Chair of the Ontario "better place to live because of www.brocku.ca and click on Jerusalem. Brock." "News." Hospice Palliative Care aims to enhance the quality of life for people living with or dying from Brock University advanced illness. This seminar will Careers begin here! Brock United Way campaign discuss the roles of individuals, health systems and society in E-Mail submissions to: kicks off!! achieving this goal. The presenter is [email protected] Dr. Elizabeth Latimer, Palliative University Web site: www.brocku.ca Brock's 2003 United Way campaign kicked off with a very well Care Consultant and Physician, Brock News is a publication of the Hamilton Health Sciences Centre, Office of External Relations. attended and entertaining lunch in tile Pond Inlet last Monday. Student 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 singers helped announce this year's campaign goal of $66,000, and were and Professor with the Department FAX 905-641 -5216 later apprehended as suspects in a Murder Mystery performance preview. of Family Medicine at McMaster The first major campaign event will be the Fire Fighter challenge on University. Editor: Heather Junke October 24, followed by the student Murder Mystery performance on The seminar will be held in South Communications Director: Mike Farrell October 30, and the Celebrity Chef Barbecue and Head Shaving event Block (AS) 216. Admission is free, the following week. 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Brock students, faculty and staff her lecture, "Shedding Some Light the best seats in the house. both on and off campus for up to on Superconductors," on Thursday, Concert details, including guest Biological Sciences five simultaneous users. For further October 30, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., artist photos, biographies and information, please contact Pat presents Dr. Peter Ramm in the Senate Chamber. A wine and program notes are available through Wilson, Humanities Librarian, at cheese reception will follow. the Niagara Symphony's Web site: The Department of Biological ext. 3234 or bye-mail, Brock University initiated the www.niagarasymphony.org Sciences presents its 2003 Fall [email protected] Chancellor's Chairs in Research For more information, please Seminar Series. On Thursday, Excellence in 2001 as a way to contact Erika at the Niagara October 16, Dr. Peter Ramm, Election results recognize faculty members who are Symphony office by calling Imaging Research, will give a outstanding and active scholars, 905-687-4993, or bye-mail: presentation titled: "Image-based The votes are in and Matthew who have demonstrated excellence [email protected] screening technologies in O'Beirn of User Services was re or the promise of excellence in their pharmaceutical drug discovery: elected for a second term as the research, and who will contribute Influenza Vaccination issues and status," at 11 :45 a.m. in Non-Union Employee the advancement of their field of MC H313. Representative on the Joint Health & Clinic on November 6 scholarship or creative activity. Below is a schedule of speakers. Safety Committee. Thanks to our The Regional Municipality of Unless indicated otherwise, all other three nominees and everyone Niagara Public Health Unit has seminars are held at 11 :45 a.m. in who forwarded their completed Niagara symphony begins MC H313. For more information ballots. 56th season agreed to provide an influenza contact: Adonis Skandalis, Seminar vaccination clinic on campus on Coordinator, 905-688-5550, ext. Map Library produces The Niagara Symphony, Brock Thursday, November 6, 9:30 a.m. to 3399; or e-mail: University's Orchestra-in-Residence, 2 p.m., in the Walker Complex Field [email protected] 2001 Census atlas of returns from its summer season House, Court #1. (Please note that • Thursday, October 23, Dr. Niagara touring forts, festivals and wineries this is not the same day as the Brock Miriam Richards, Department of throughout the region for its 56th Health Fair, which will be held on Biological Sciences, Brock Season Opening Masterworks Monday November 3.) University, "Molecular ecology of concert "The Song of Open The clinic is free to everyone; Lasioglossum malachurum. /I Spaces" on Sunday, October 19, at faculty, staff, students and the • Thursday, October 30, Dr. 2:30 p.m., at the Centre for the Arts. community. This is a walk-in clinic Elizabeth A. Weretilnyk, David Hetherington, principal and you are expected to wait for 15 Department of Biology, McMaster cellist of the Toronto Symphony minutes after your injection. Please University, "Osmotic stress and Orchestra, returns to his home town wear short sleeves. Hosted by the plant metabolism: From pathways of St. Catharines to join the Environment, Health & Safety to the whole plant." orchestra in Camille Saint-Saens' Office, Human Resources. • Thursday, November 6, Dr. Stephen Reid, Division of Life Sciences, University of Toronto at Scarborough, "Chemoreception in Brock to recognize Teutloff Science Honours degree. Brock's Vertebrate Respiratory ControL" with honorary degree Oenology and Viticulture program is • Thursday, November 13, Dr. Continues from page 1. one of only a handful of such Grant McClelland, McMaster programs in the world, and the only University, "Fueling the metabolic The Map Library recently created our unique Oenology and one of its kind in Canada. engine: Physiological, Viticulture program, we know that 170 census maps for the Niagara Last year, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, developmental and environmental Region and St.Catharines-Thorold she has a bright and exciting future Leinemann was honoured at the changes." from the 2001 Census of Canada ahead of her." Women in Gastronomy Awards with • Thursday, November 20, Dr. data. Never before produced, the Leinemann was the first student Ronald Pearlman, Department of maps geographically represent the to enter the four-year Oenology and the title of Top Female Winemaking Biology, York University, "Molecular demographic and social character Viticulture program at Brock Student. She is currently serving as Biology with Ciliated Protozoa of the region at a glance, using through an Articulation Agreement Associate Winemaker at Calona Novel InSights from Genomics and population, income, education, with Okanagan University College Vineyards in Kelowna, B.C. Proteomics Approaches." occupation, ethnicity and housing in British Columbia. She completed For more information, please go • Thursday, November 27, Dr. variables. Popular with the urban her first two years of study in British to www.brocku.ca and click on Elliot Drobetsky, Centre de planning and business students, Recherche, Hopital Maisonneuve- Columbia before transferring to "News." politicians, and city and regional Brock to complete her Bachelor of FACULTY AND STAFF EVENTS CHEMISTRY The announcement of the short-listed authors for the 4th Niagara Book Prize Professors Tomas Hudlicky and Stuart Rothstein attended the 226th will be made in the Atrium at the Centennial Library, St. Catharines, at American Chemical Society National Meeting, in New York City, September 7 7 p.m., on Thursday, October 16. The short-listed authors will be introduced, to 11. The following papers were presented: and each will read briefly from their work. For information, contact Kevin • T. Hudlicky, "New applications of electrochemical oxidations and McCabe, 905-646-8062 or e-mail: kmccabe@spartan .ac.brocku.ca reducations. Selective replacement technology for organic synthesis;" invited paper; Dr. Denis Lamoureux, a professor of science and religion at St. Joseph's • S.A. Larrass, L.M. Pegram, H.L. Gordon, and S.M. Rothstein, "Efficient College, University of Alberta, will give two public lectures at Brock on generation and characterization of low-energy folded states of a model Friday, October 17, as part of the Canadian Scientific and Christian protein: automated histogram filtering;" Affiliation's National Lecture Series. At 3:30 p.m., he will lecture on "The • S.A. Larrass, H.L. Gordon, and S.M. Rothstein, "Automated histogram Bible and Science: Beyond Conflict and Concord" and his topic at 7:30 p.m. filtering approach to optimize wavefunctions for use in Monte Carlo simulations." will be "Beyond the 'Evolution vs Creation' Debate." Both lectures will be Stuart Rothstein was a local organizer of the quantum Monte Carlo (QMC) held in the Senate Chamber, Mackenzie Chown Complex, MC A300. symposium with the following broad themes: fundamental development, applications of QMC to electronic structure problems, clusters and molecular The Department of Music's Professional Concert Series begins on Friday, interactions; QMC-dynamics; and condensed matter. October 17, with pianist Teresa Walters. She has performed as recitalist and orchestral soloist on six continents including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall in CLASSICS London, the Salle Cortot in Paris and Moscow's Great Hall. The concert will Dr. Danielle Parks presented a paper, entitled "Roman Burial Customs of be held in Sean O'Sullivan Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through Cyprus: State of the Research," at Good Deaths, Bad Deaths, International the Box Office, ext. 3257. Conference, held at the University of London, in July. !!!II Brock Univer.;ity Film Society: October 19: The Shape of EDUCATION .~ Things (Neil LaBute, USA, 2002) A contemporary take on Rodger J. Beatty, Pre-service Department, presented a paper at the Mountain , .~ Shaw's Pygmalion. The four speaking parts are all Lake Colloquium for Teachers of General Music Methods, held May 16 to 19, • brilliantly acted (Rachel Weisz, Paul Rudd, Gretchen Mol, in Mountain Lake, Virginia. Beatty's paper was entitled: "Theme and Frederick Weller). A truthful if scary look at relationships Variations: Mentors Who Have Shaped My Composition." and love. You may never be able to watch My Fair Lady again. October 26: Max (Menno Meyjes, Canada! Germany/ Hungary/UK, 2002) In 1919, young GEOGRAPHY Adolf Hitler (played with mesmerizing intensity by Noah Taylor) returns to Alun Hughes presented a paper entitled "Captain Dick's Creek - A Quest for Germany a bitter, angry man who still harbours dreams of becoming an artist. Treasure Trove and Toponymic Truth" to the Central Ontario Network for He is introduced to his would-be mentor, Max Rothman Uohn Cusack), a Black History, on September 29, in Niagara Falls. wealthy German Jew who becomes an art dealer after the war costs him his right arm and his own painting career. All screenings are held in 35 mm in MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES the David S. Howes Theatre at 7 p.m. Professor Alexandre Amprimoz was appointed to both the Board and The Membership fee is $22; twofer $39. Membership provides reduced Executive of The Canadian Association of University and College Teachers of French. admission, $5, to all screenings and the reduced parking fee of $3 . Non member tickets for individual films is $7. Memberships may be obtained at POLITICAL SCIENCE the door or from the Box Office, Centre for the Arts, 905-688-5550, ext. Ingrid Makus presented "Surveying Canadian Contributions to Feminist 3257. Political Theory," at the Canadian Political Science Association Meetings in Halifax, May 30 to June 1, as well as participating as a discussant on two Faculty Recital: The Department of Music would like to treat you to a midday panels of papers on Machiavelli, Hobbes and Locke. "music break" featuring Dr. Karin Di Bella on piano, Tuesday, October 21; and Gordon Cleland on cello and Dr. Di Bella on piano, Tuesday, October PUBLICATIONS 28. All recitals are free and open to the public. Hope to see you there! Centre for the Arts: Tickets for the following events, Adams-Webber, J. (2003). Research in personal construct psychology. In F. unless sold out, are available at the Box Office, 905- Fransella (Ed.), International handbook of personal construct psychology (pp. 688-5550, ext. 3257: Zucchero, October 22, 7:30 51-58). New York: John Wiley & Sons. CentrefortheArts p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Halo, October 29,7:30 Amprimoz, Alexandre. "Culture of Revenge," "Prophets in the Dark," "To Brock University p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Chantal Kreviazuk, Cross the River I." "Question" Issue, Triplopia, Vol. 2, N. 4. October 30, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre SOLD http://www.triplopia.com. OUT; The Harlem Gospel Choir, October 31, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre SOLD OUT; The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, November 8, 7:30 p.m., Amprimoz, Alexandre. "In the Air." The Poet's Canvas. Fall 2003 No. 23. David S. Howes Theatre SOLD OUT; Do Jump, November 16, 2:30 p.m., http://www.poetscanvas.org/easelframe23.htm. David S. Howes Theatre; Second City: The Puck Stops Here, November 26, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre SOLD OUT; Brass Rings Christmas, Beatty, R. J. Service Above Self: A Tribute to Lois Leach Macklin. The December 4, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Natalie MacMaster, Recorder, 45(3), 43-46. December 5, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre, 2 p.m. performance available only; Cantabile, December 10, 7:30 p.m., Sean Beatty, R. J. Honorary Doctorates Conferred: Dr. Robert Cooper. Dynamic, O'Sullivan Theatre; Ron Sexsmith and Mad Violet, December 16, 7:30 p.m., 33(1), 6. Sean O'Sullivan Theatre. Grant, Barry Keith. "Once More Without Feeling: The Disaffection of Video series: OPIRG-Brock presents its Cooler Than Cable Video Series. All Contemporary Youth." In Popping Culture, edited by Murray Pomerance and videos are shown at noon in the Committee Room, 13th floor. Thursday, John Sakeris. Boston: Pearson Education, 2004: 155-161. This is a revised October 23: "Deadly Deception: General electric, Nuclear Weapons and Our version of an essay that originally appeared as "Once More without Feeling: Environment," is a film that "exposes the terrifying human and environmental Representations of Youth and Violence in Contemporary Media" in Pictures of cost of GE's nuclear weapon development." Tuesday, October 28: "Before a on ed . Murray Pomerance and John Sakeris. Toronto: Generation Hold, Stonewall," shares stories about the lives of Queer people pre-Stonewall. Media Studies Working Group, 1996. Disarmament Conference: OPIRG-Brock is sponsoring the United Nations Grant, Barry Keith. ed . Fritz Lang Interviews. Jackson: University Press of Disarmament Day Conference, on Saturday, October 25, Senate Chamber, Mississippi, 2003 . 195pp +xlv. Some of the interviews with director Fritz Lang included in this book were translated by Professors Glenwood Irons (Applied from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Theme of conference is Canada's Role in the Weapons Language Studies), Barry W.K. Joe (Modern Languages, Literatures and Sale and Production to the World. Speakers and Workshop Leaders: Matthew Cultures/ Communication, Popular Culture and Film) and Jane Koustas Behrens, Homes Not Bombs; Wendy Cukier, Ryerson Professor, Gun (Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures). Registration; Charles Cobb, Western New York Peace Centre; Brock's Radical Cheerleaders; Niagara Raging Grannies. Free Admission. All over 14 years of Klein, A.A. and Bell, H.E. On some center-like subsets of groups, Internat. J. age are welcome. There will be adult content in discussions. Seating is Math. & Math. Sci. 2003, no. 41, 2583-2586. limited so register early by contacting the OPIRG office, at 905-688-5550, ext. 3499. MacKenzie, H.F. Selling Today: Creating Customer Value, third Canadian edition. Pearson Education Canada, Scarborough, ON, 2004. Join the race: The Brock University Alumni Association (BUAA) will host three races on the morning of October 25 on the Brock Campus - a 3 km Prunskus, Lynne. "Would you like to see a menu?: An 1865 Artifact from the race for Grade 7/8 students at 10 a.m., a 2 km race for Grade 4 to 6 students Historic Clifton House," Niagara Current, Vol. 2, No.1 (Summer 2003):11-13. at 10:30 a.m.; and an open 5 km race at 11 :15 a.m. Proceeds from the races are directed to Student Scholarship Programs. Awards for top Brock finishers. Rosenberg, Danny. "The Canadian Jewish Congress and the 1936 Berlin Registration forms are available at the front desk of Campus Recreation. Olympics Boycott Movement," in Sport and Physical Education in Jewish Information on www.brockalumni.ca or contact the BUAA at ext. 4502 or History, ed . by George Eisen, Haim Kaufman and Manfred Lammer (Netanya, e-mail: [email protected] Israel: Wingate Institute, 2003), 133-145. Tyson, P. D., Pongruengphant, R., and Aggarwal, B. (2003). Problem solving CLASSIFIED among nurses as a strategy for coping with the stress of hospital restructuring. Journal of Science, Technology, and Humanities, 1, 53 - 63. For sale: Private library of some 3000 volumes, mostly hardcovers, for sale. Includes Literature, Classics, Philosophy, History, Religion, and Canadian Williams, Edie. Review of "Niagara in Bloom: The Gardens of the Niagara Studies. Partial book-list available. Phone Kevin, at 905-646-8062, for more Parks Commission," Niagara Current, Vol. 2, No.1 (Summer 2003): 15. information. Grads told to set clear career goals Brock mourns Brock University conferred 373 should make the most of." He founding President undergraduate degrees from all six added that the "sculptures here, on faculties, 108 graduate degrees and the campus of Brock University, are seven education degrees during its a special love of mine." Fall 2003 Convocation, held Here are other highlights of the 2003 Fall Convocation ceremony: October 1 8. As well, 1 5 certificates • Professor Douglas Bruce of the were awarded in various areas of Department of Biological Sciences study, including Aboriginal Adult received the 2003 Brock University Education and Criminology. Award for Distinguished Research This fall, the University took and Creative Activity. pride in awarding an honorary • Professor john Mitterer, of the degree to Lutz Teutloff, an art Psychology Department, received collector and gallerist who shares the 2003 Brock University Award his time between Niagara-on-the for Distinguished Teaching. Lake, where he owns a residence, • hanie Leinemann, a student james A. Gibson, founding in Oenology and Bielefeld, Germany, where he Brock Chancellor Dr. Raymond President of Brock University, Moriyama, right, presents an and Viticulture, passed away on October 23 at pursues his interest in art. Teutloff, was honoured his home in Ottawa. He was who has given 12 major sculptures honorary degree to Dr. Lutz with the 91 . to the University, was recognized Teutloff. President's "Dr. Gibson was Brock's for his significant contribution to life. The very best degree is the only Medal at Fall founding President, and it was the artistic and imaginative life of way to get ahead in your future." Convocation. his vision and leadership that Brock. He emphasized that, over time, one • Four established many of the values In his convocation address, Dr. thing hasn't changed - knowledge. retiring faculty which we associate with Brock "In this day, a well-trained mind is were today," said Brock President Teutloff expressed his heartfelt David Atkinson. "Dr. Gibson thanks to the University for this still the key. Focus your mind on recognized as your career. Have your career goals Professor attended our Fall Convocation high honour given to him. He clearly in front of you." Emeritus: Dr. October 18 and was in fine spoke to the graduates about how In describing the significance of Leonard form. james A. loved coming important a good education is to the Lutz Teutloff collection to the Rosmarin, Dr. back to Brock and was their futures. graduates, he stated that the Anthony Mollica, Dr. Ken Loucks extremely proud of the "Your future is so important for and Dr. Alan Bauer. University he founded. We are sculpture titled The Path of all saddened at his passing." this wonderful country," he stated. Possibilities, "signals the possibilities For more information, please go A Rhodes Scholar and Oxford II A good education is the very best open to you who are studying here, to www.brocku.ca and click on graduate, james Alexander patn you could have for your future the opportunities and privilege you "News." Gibson C.M., D. Phil., LL. D., was President of Brock Iw E o N E s o A Y , o c T o B E R 2 9 2 o o 3 University from 1964 to 1974. His vision for Brock University included a library tower, which he conceived as a symbol ic fJresence for academic pride on the Niagara Escarpment. The UniverSity Library housed in the Schmon Tower was named for james Gibson in 1996. Early in his career, Dr. Gibson worked as private A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario secretary to Prime Minister Mackenzie King. Prior to coming to Brock, he was a Foreign Service Officer in the McCormick is External Affairs Ministry. He Students give Brock top marks remained active in the United Brock's fifth Canada Nations and Canadian The quality of education at Brock Report Card produced by the Globe Association of Rhodes Scholars. Research Chair University ranks second among and Mail, in partnership with A memorial service for Dr. Canadian universities in a Globe Uthink and the Strategic Counsel, Gibson will be held at Brock on A Maine-based and Mail student satisfaction survey gauges the opinion of more than November 7, at 3 p.m., Pond behavioural published October 15, reflecting 26,400 students at Canadian Inlet. If desired, memorial Brock's personal approach and universities. remembrances may be made to neuroscientist is the james A. Gibson Library. relocating to commitment to its students and to Brock as the the high quality of its faculty and University's fifth academic programs. recipient of a This second overall ranking in the I Top 3 Palliative Care Here are highlights of Brock's best Canada Research Quality of Education category of the Professor Cheryl survey reflects student satisfaction in ran kings In the 2003 Globe and Mail McConnick Chair, to pursue the areas of quality of teaching, University Report Card: seminar tonight research on how faculty members' knowledge of The Palliative stress impacts males and females subjects, effectiveness of teaching I No 1: differently. • Availability of Teaching AsSistants Care Seminar Series, methods, usefulness of faculty • Quality of Teaching Assistants a joint effort The University will receive feedback, availability of faculty to $500,000 over five years in support • Availability of Up-ta-Date Computers between the Faculty students outside classroom hours, of Applied Health of the Canada Research Chairs availability of teaching assistants, I No 2: Sciences at Brock Program as well as an infrastructure and quality of teaching assistants. • Quality of Education and the Order of grant worth $208,000 from the The University ranked in the top • Effectiveness of Teaching Methods Saint Lazarus of Canada Foundation for Innovation five in a number of other categories: • Usefulness of Faculty Feedback Dr. Elizabeth jerusalem, will begin (CFI) and the Ontario Innovation Employment Preparation, Campus • Course Registration, Variety and Latimer tonight with a Availability Trust. The University and private Residences, Recreational/Sports presentation by Dr. Elizabeth Programs, Recreational/Sports • Course Registration, Variety and sector partners will also fund the Availability Latimer, Palliative Care Consultant research. Facilities, Technology, and Financial • Athletic and Recreation Facilities and Physician, Hamilton Health As Canada Research Chair in Assistance. Brock also ranked in the • Student Residences Sciences Centre, and Professor with Behavioural Neuroscience, top lOin the following categories: • Classrooms and Lecture Halls the Department of Family Medicine Safety on Campus, Campus at McMaster University. Professor Cheryl McCormick will Appearance, Co-op Opportunities, No.3: investigate how the impacts of stress I Her address, Easing the Hurt: Career Counselling, Campus • Quality of Teaching Fulfilling the Promise of Palliative experiences early in life influence Facilities, Off-Campus Housing: • Availability of Faculty Outside the Care, will be held at 7 p.m., in the development of stress-related Affordability, Access to Computers, Classroom South Block (AS) 216. physiology and behaviour. An and Lab/Research Equipment. • Part-TIme Job Assistance Admission is free, and tickets are important aspect of McCormick's The second annual University not reqUired. research is the way in which gender-related factors determine the way that males and females differ in terms of vulnerability to the United Way pledges and events reminder negative consequences of stress. McCormick comes to Brock from just a reminder to all faculty and A United Way Murder Mystery Shaving Event at Issac's in the Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, staff to get their United Way pledge lunch will be held Thursday, Student Alumni Centre bUilding. where she served as Associate forms in, if they haven't done so October 30, in Pond Inlet, for all Tickets for this event are now on already. There are two weeks of those who have purchased tickets Professor in the Neuroscience sale at the Box Office. Come on Program and the Department of incentive prize draws left, with this through the Box Office, at the week's draw from all donation Centre for the Arts. On Thursday, out for a tasty lunch and watch Psychology. some brave volunteers lose their For more information, go to forms received by Thursday, November 6, there will be a October 30, at noon. Celebrity Chef Barbecue and Head hair! www.brocku.ca and click on "News./I Maureen Connolly EJ. Freeland Niagara police Author to focus appointed new Foundation donates officer seconded on theories of CTLET Director almost $500,000 in walking and annual scholarships as new Director A Brock professor thinking who has devoted This is the time of year when of Campus her career to excellence in many Brock University students in On Thursday, teaching and financial need benefit from the Security Services November 20, the learning has been generosity of donors through a Faculty of variety of endowments and A Niagara Regional Police officer Education appointed the new with a proven record in Director of the scholarships established with their Lectureship in Centre for Teaching, gifts. community-based policing will be Educational Maureen C onno II y L . d earning an The generosity shown by the E.J. seconded to Brock University as its Controversy will Educational Technologies (CTlET) at Freeland Foundation of Fort Erie, new Director of Campus Security o present an address the University. which has donated a total of Services, effective Saturday, ~ . by Mark Kingwell, Professor Maureen Connolly will $486,700 in annual scholarships to November 1. Mark Kmgwell Senior Fellow of assume her new position on Brock students from the Fort Erie Staff Sergeant Scott Mclean is a Massey College and Associate of November 1,2003. The CTLET area over the last 12 years, Brock graduate and has been a Trinity College, University of supports, promotes and advances exemplifies this community support. member of the Niagara Regional Toronto. the quality of teaching at Brock. As Police Service for 22 years. His Director of the CTLET, Connolly will "We are extremely grateful to the Kingwell's presentation, "Walking E.J. Freeland Foundation for its appointment at Brock is for a 12- in the City: A Philosopher's provide academic and month term, with the possibility of administrative co-ordination and continued financial support of many Education," will be held at 8 p.m. in renewal for another 12 months. leadership to a number of activities of the Fort Erie area's brightest the David S. Howes Theatre. focused on improving the young minds," said Terry Boak, Vice "We are thrilled to welcome Staff Reception and refreshments to University's teaching and learning President, Academic, and Provost, Sergeant McLean back to Brock in follow. environment. at Brock. "The generosity of private his new role, and the University Admission is free but tickets are "Dr. Connolly is an exceptionally donors like the E.J. Freeland looks forward to benefiting from his required. For tickets, call the Centre talented and dedicated educator Foundation ensures that students expertise," said Steven Pillar, Vice for the Arts Box Office, 905-688- who is widely respected for her with superb academic abilities have President, Finance and 5550, ext. 3257. many invaluable contributions to Administration, at Brock. "We are teaching excellence and educational the financial resources they need to For too long the traditional pursue their goals." also grateful for the guidance philosophical stance has been leadersnip at Brock," said University provided by Police Chief Gary President David Atkinson. "Her E.J. Freeland, founder of PBB conceived as sitting and thinking, as Global Logistics (formerly Peace Nicholls during the selection depicted in Rodin's famous level of commitment to students and process and for the spirit of their success is matched only by her Bridge Brokerage) and a well sculpture "The Thinker." Often passion to further enrich teaching known community leader in Fort community partnership shown by missed is the philosophical and learning at the University." Erie, established the Foundation's him in suggesting a secondment reflection that comes about from Connolly, who is Chair of the scholarship program in 1991, eight arrangement with the police walking. Whether strolling past the Department of Sport Management at years before he passed away. The service." cafes of Paris, or jaywalking in New Brock and a Professor in the Foundation will provide a total of In addition to the new Director, York, walking in the city is a natural Department of Physical Education $56,000 in annual scholarships to Inspector Mayla Parrent will be way to find space for reflection and and KineSiology, is a recipient of the promoted to Assistant Director, 2003 national 3M Teaching 14 eligible Brock students for the discussion. This was recognized by 2003-04 academic year. Dr. Campus Security Services, effective Aristotle, and even Nietzche who Fellowship, the only national November 1. university teaching award of its kind Freeland received an honorary claimed "only those thoughts that degree from Brock in 1994. For more information, go to come from walking have any in Canada. She was the recipient of www.brocku.ca and click on the 2002 Brock University Award For more information, go to value." This lecture will explore for Distinguished Teaching. www.brocku.ca and click on "News." these theories, and wi II reflect on "I am delighted and proud to be "News." the nature of cities and of education accepting this position and I through walking. applaud Brock University for its Kingwell is a Professor of foresight and integrity in making a Speaker shares Community Philosophy at the University of serious commitment to the visioility, Toronto, and has held visiting posts status and support of teaching," at Clare Hall, Cambridge; the Connolly said. safety tips health fair on Connolly's role will be to University of California at Berkeley; and Baruch College, City University transform the CTLET into both a On Tuesday, October 21, many of New York, where he was the centrally organized centre for of Brock's department heads and November 3 teaching ana learning as well as an administrators took part in a Weissman Distinguished Visiting integrated support structure for all "Leadership in Safety" seminar held Have fun while learning about Professor of Humanities for 2002. aspects of instructional technology in the Pond Inlet. current health issues when the He is a Senior Fellow of Massey across the University. The Centre Dr. James Kaufman, of the University's Health Services College and an Associate of Trinity has recently relocated to new offices Laboratory Safety Institute (Natick, department hosts its annual College, both in the University of near the James Gibson Library at A. MA), shared helpful tips on safety in Health Fair on Monday, Toronto. In 2000 he was awarded Brock in order to utilize the library's laboratory, classroom, and office November 3. the degree of Doctor of Fine Arts innovative technologies. The (honoris causa) by the Nova Scotia Director will also assume settings. Many topics were covered, Participants may evaluate College of Art and Design. responsibility for the former from safely handling laboratory what they eat, learn about the Electronic Learning Research and equipment to taping down loose effects of alcohol and test their He is the author of seven books, Development Lab. Among cords. He explained that there are fitness levels at Health Fair and his articles and reviews have Connolly's other activities will be many hazards around us that are 2003. A variety of other appeared in many academic promoting good teaching practices too often ignored, until something information will be available to journals and mainstream among faculty, librarians, instructors happens. help people examine their health publications, including Adbusters, and teaching assistants by Kaufman explained that, in his and to encourage them to lead a Saturday Night, Maclean's, the organizing lectures, workshops, experience, only five per cent of healthy lifestyle. National Post, and the Globe and seminars, discussion groups and employees receive safety training Health Fair 2003 is a free Mail, where he is a contributing other activities. She will work with on their first day of work. He event and is open to all book reviewer. Deans and departmental chairs to stressed that safety policies need to members of the community. The provide assistance to faculty, be written, and enforced in order to health fair will be held from particularly new faculty, in be effective. Otherwise, as Kaufman developing teaching expertise and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Harpweaver pointed out, "it only amounts to lip Student/Community Gym promoting the scholarship of service." located in the Walker Complex. presents teaching. He challenged those in Groups from within the For more information, please go attendance to implement Charlotte Gray to www.brocku.ca and click on preventative measures in order to University, faculty and students, "News." as well as create safer environments around Renowned literary historian and professionals/representatives the University, rather than just biographer Charlotte Gray will read reacting to problems or accidents. from area organizations, will from Canada: A Portrait in Letters Brock University "The more attention you pay to provide more than 65 interactive and answer questions about her health and safety, the better you are displays on current health issues. interests and research as the next Careers begin here! at it," said Kaufman. Additional topics will include guest of the Harpweaver Reading Kaufman stressed six key nutrition, stress management, Series at Brock University. Gray will E-Mail submissions to: Principles of Safety Leadership to massage therapy, smoking, sports visit Brock on Friday, November 7. [email protected] injuries and personal safety. University Web site: www.brocku.ca the audience: Management is The reading begins at 7:30 p.m. Brock News is a publication of the responsible for prevention of Also this year, the Regional in the Pond Inlet, located at the east Office of External Relations. injuries; all accidents can be Niagara Public Health end of Mackenzie Chown Complex. 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 prevented; safety training is Department will hold an A question-and-answer session and FAX 905-641-5216 essential; all hazards can be influenza vaccination clinic at book signing will follow. Gray's safeguarded; safety is good book will also be available for Editor: Heather Junke Brock on Thursday, November 6 Communications Director: Mike Farrell business; and working safely is a (see Brock Briefs, page 3). This purchase at the event. condition of employment that walk-in clinic is open to all Adult tickets are $8, senior tickets The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, should not be compromised members of the community at are $5 and student tickets are $2 . November 12,2003 with a firm copy deadline If you would like more no charge. It will be held TIckets can be ordered by calling of Friday, October 31, 2003, at 4:30 pm. information about ways to make between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Brock Centre for the Arts Box your work area safe, contact Valerie the Walker Complex. Office at 905-688-5550, ext. 3257. PUBLICATION IS EVERY 2 WEEKS Wolfe, of the Health and Safety TIckets can also be purchased at the (ilniHla Po.,t Agrl'l'l11l'nl :; 4IW(,"j7('1 Unit, at ext. 4027. door. participate, or who are willing to Experience Works Healthstyles update Brock Briefs... volunteer to host a Grade 9 student, should contact Nina Slack, Human applications • Weight Watchers @ Work Resources, [email protected] (or The Weight Watchers @ Work Career Services, in partnership ext. 3186). program did not have enough with the Financial Aid Office, participation to hold this 10-week invites Brock departments to apply session on campus. If there is Influenza Vaccination for Experience Works funding for Clinic on November 6 enough interest for a 10-week the 2004 Spring/Summer Sessions. session in the new year, Applications for 2004 arrangements will be made for a The Regional Municipality of Spring/Summer Sessions are meeting area. Please e-mail Niagara Public Health Unit has available online. Healthstyles at: agreed to provide an influenza Through Experience Works, a [email protected] if vaccination clinic on campus on variety of on-campus jobs are you are interested in participating Thursday, November 6, 9:30 a.m. to available to eligible full-time in the new year. 2 p.m., in the Walker Complex students. These jobs provide • It's Time to QUILT Field House, Court #1. (Please note valuable skill development and Tuesday, November 18 and that this is not the same day as the work experience to help students Tuesday, December 2, Senate Brock Health Fair, which will be prepare for the transition to full-time Chamber, 12 noon to 1 p.m. held on Monday November 3.) employment after graduation. Donna Lowe, of Admissions, has The clinic is free to everyone; Please note availability of funds once again agreed to share her faculty, staff, students and the varies each year; as a result, the expertise and creativity with the community. This is a walk-in clinic Experience Works Committee experienced qUilters and would and you are expected to wait for 15 cannot guarantee the same amount Iike-to-be-quilters on campus. She minutes after your injection. Please Visiting International Scholar of funding to employers from year plans to introduce the group to wear short sleeves. Hosted by the Dr. Niu Lixin to year. applique techniques. Participants Environment, Health & Safety The application deadline is are also welcome to bring the Welcome to Visiting Office, Human Resources. November 3. Please keep in mind project you are presently working . that applications will not be on. International Scholar Considering Quitting accepted after this date. Employers • Attention readers Smoking? will be informed of funding For those of you who like to curl Brock International would like to decisions after the week of up with a good book to help you formally welcome one of its Visiting through the next few months and The Environment, Health and December 5. International Scholars, Dr. Niu Lixin. are interested in sharing your Safety Office has developed two Niu comes to Brock University from Thesis Defence thoughts, there has been some the College of Horticulture, part of programs - "Quit Completely" and interest in forming a Book Club. the Northwestern Sci-Tech "Reduce the Count" - to assist Brock A MA Thesis Defence for Kelly Please e-mail Healthstyles at: University of Agriculture and faculty and staff with this difficult [email protected] by Forestry in Shannxi, China. He is a challenge. The programs commence Foster, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences will be held on Monday, November 3 and an initial gathering Professor at the College of Monday, November 1 0 with will be arranged. Horticulture where he teaches information and registration taking November 3, at 9 a.m., in WH147. courses in Fruit Germplasm and place on Thursday, November 6, at The title of her thesis is: Travelogues' series Fruit Taxonomy for postgraduate the Influenza Vaccination Clinic in "Developing a Children's Value students majoring in porno logy. Scale for Use in Health Promotion the Walker Complex Fieldhouse and The Office of International His research interests are in the Program." Thesis Supervisor: Dr. on Friday, November 7, in the Cooperation held its opening Brown area of grape and wine quality. He John Hay; External Examiner: Dr. Environment, Health and Safety Bag Lunch Series "Travelogues," on has published numerous papers and Office, ST1215. Peter Rosenbaum, Professor, conducted several research projects, October 1 6 with A Chinese Music The program is open to faculty McMaster University; Committee as well as receiving numerous Showcase presented by Meilan and staff who have benefits Members: Dr. Diane Stevens, Dr. honours and awards for his work. Zhou, Visiting International Scholar, entitlement and who are currently James Mandigo; Chair: Dr. Michael Communications, Popular Culture While at Brock, Niu is Plyley. All are welcome. collaborating with Dr. Andrew smoking at least five cigarettes per and Film, and Guiyang Liu, day and have smoked for at least A MSc Thesis Defence for Jill Graduate Student, International Reynolds in the Cool Climate Slack, Faculty of Applied Health Oenology and Viticulture Institute in one year (sorry, spouses and Master of Accountancy. Sciences, will be held on Friday, the area of table grape irrigation and dependents are not eligible). You The series continued on Tuesday, November 14, at 9 a.m., in its impact on fruit quality. He will need to bring a "buddy" with October 28 with Dr. Marut expects to be initiating some you to registration - a non-smoker WH 147. The title of her thes is is: Damcha-Om from Songkhla experiments during the winter on or ex-smoker who will support you "The Effect of a Weighted-vest University, Thailand, who presented the impact of irrigation regimes on through the campaign. Strength and Balance Training "A Study on Child Labour in Deep the winter hardiness of Chardonnay The University will provide the Program on Obstructed Walking in Sea Fishing Boats and Fish Sorting wine grapes and Sovereign following assistance to the Postmenopausal Women." Thesis Business in Pattani Province." This Coronation table grapes. Niu arrived registered participants: Co-Supervisors: Drs. Nota Klentrou presentation also will be held on in st. Catharines in early July, and and Michel Ladoucer; External Wednesday, October 29 from will remain in Canada until • Nicotine replacement therapy Examiner: Dr. Julie Richardson, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in TH 242. approximately July 2004. products will be reimbursed at Associate Professor, McMaster Upcoming presentations, to be 50 per cent up to $200 during University; Committee Members: held in the International Take Our Kids to Work™_ the 1 O-week program; Kelly Lockwood; Chair: Dr. Cooperation Workshop, Decew Wednesday, November 5 • Assistance from the "Leave the Michael Plyley. All are welcome. Residence 208, include: Pack Behind" Program to • Dr. Dennis Essar, Department of Modern Languages, will present Take our Kids to Work™ is a determine your state of addiction The Write Stuff an overview of his sabbatical in national program that was originally and support your quit attempt; Ghana and visit to Mali, Tuesday, an initiative of the Learning • Valuable support and counselling Continuing Education is offering Partnership in MetropolitanToronto. with Baylis & Associates, the a new course designed to help November 4, 12 noon to 12:50 p.m. This program is coordinated locally University's Employee and Family polish writing skills. Whether it's • Returned exchange student, by the Business Education Council Assistance Plan provider. annual reports, business letters or Patrick Brousseau, will speak of of Niagara with the support and inviting Web site copy, the his time spent on exchange at assistance of the District School For further information, please techniques you'll take away from Nagoya Gakuin University, Board of Niagara and the Niagara send your e-mail to this interactive course will help any Japan, on Monday, November Catholic District School Board, as [email protected] or contact Pat writer. 10,12 noon to 12:50 p.m. well as strong support from Miller, at ext. 3123. Instructor Liz Fleming, a business, industry and community professional business writer and partners. Take Our Kids to Work™ What is a Mobile editor, leads this two-session, four has become an exciting annual hour course entitled The Write Stuff Chancellor will event for Grade 9 students in Biodiversity Festival? for Business, to be held at Brock on Niagara. December 9 and 10. address class The objective of the program is The Brock community is invited The cost is $59/$53 (seniors) plus for the student to: to attend a slide presentation with GST and is open to anyone in the Internationally renowned Gregoire Lamoureux focusing on Brock or Niagara communities. For architect and Chancellor of • understand what their parenti the Mobile Biodiversity Festival, Brock, Dr. Raymond Moriyama, guardian does to support the more information or to register, call held in Andhra Pradesh, India, in will visit the University on family Continuing Education at 905-688- 2003. Lamoureux travelled to this Thursday, October 30, 2003, to • learn about the workings and 5550, ext. 4775. project as part of follow-up speak about the design of the opportunities in the world of work activities to "The South Asia-Canada Focus On Learning new home for the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. • recognize the importance of Dialogue on the Future of Moriyama will address education and how it relates to Agriculture," supported by Copies of the Focus On Learning the world of work InterPares and the International brochure have been distributed students in a first-year Canadian Studies class. The talk will take • be exposed to the demands and Development Research Centre. The recently outlining the Learning place at 8 a.m., in the David S. requirements of the workplace Centre for the Environment and the Opportunities for Brock University Howes Theatre, located next to Centre for International Studies at employees. Questions/comments, Robert S.K. Welch Hall. Brock employees, who are Brock welcome you to this event: contact Nina Slack, Learning Members of the public are also parents/guardians of a Grade 9 Thursday, November 6, 3:30 to 5 Coordinator, Human Resources, ext. welcome to attend the talk. student and who would like to p.m., Academic South 215. 3186 or [email protected] FACULTY AND STAFF PUBLICATIONS EARTH SCIENCES Adams-Webber, J. (2003). Constructive alternativism and personal John Menzies gave an invited course, a "Gletscher kurs," on Glacial responsibility. In J. Horley (Ed.), Personal construct perspectives on forensic Micromorphology, September 15 to 20, to students from the University of psychology (pp. 9-17). New York: Brunner-Routledge. Bern and University of Zurich in Bern, Switzerland both in the lab and the Swiss Alps. Koustas, Zisimos and Serletis, Apostolos "Long-run Phillips-type trade-offs in John Menzies participated in a radio broadcast, BBC Scotland, on September European Union countries." Economic Modelling, 20 (2003) 679-701. 29, on the Scottish Geologist, James Croll. John Menzies gave an invited paper, "TILL - a Glacial "Tectomict," a McDonald, R. Andrew. Outlaws of Medieval Scotland: Challenges to the microscopic examination of a till's internal architecture", at the 34th Canmore Kings, 1058-1266 (Tuckwell Press,October 2003). Binghamton Symposium on Ice Sheet Geomorphology, October 3 to 5, Binghamton University, Binghamton, N.Y. Menzies, J. and Taylor, J.M. (2003). Seismically induced soft-sediment ECONOMICS microstructures (seismites) from Meikleour, western Strathmore, Scotland. Zisimos Koustas attended the 1 st Ox Metrics User Conference that was held Boreas 32,314-327. at the Cass Business School, London, UK, September 1 to 2. His paper, "Persistent deviations from market fundamentals or rational bubbles in stock Menzies, J. and Zaniewski, K. (2003). Microstructures within a modern debris market prices?" was included in the conference program and presented in a flow deposit derived from Quaternary glacial diamicton- a comparative poster session. micromorphological study. Sedimentary Geology 157, 31-48. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Angela Mills delivered a paper on Helen Stuart Campbell at the international Menzies, J. (2003) Tills & Tillites. In Middleton, G. V. (ed.) Encyclopedia of conference of the Society for the Study of American Women Writers, held in Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks. Kluwer Academic Publ. 744-747. Fort Worth, Texas. The biennial conference ran from September 24 to 27. HISTORY Meer, J. J. M.van der, Menzies, J. and Rose, J. (2003). Subglacial till: the John Sainsbury presented a paper, titled "John Wilkes: the Character of a deforming glacier bed. Quaternary Science Reviews, 22, 1659-1685. Deist," to the Southern Ontario Seminar in Modern British History, on October 8. Mills, Angela. " 'The Sweet Word,' Sister: The Transformative Threat of MUSIC Sisterhood and The Blithedale Romance." American Transcendental Quarterly Harris Loewen conducted the Niagara Vocal Ensemble in a joint concert with 17.2 (June 2003): 97-121. organist John Butler to initiate a new concert series at St. George's Anglican Church, St. Catharines, on September 27. Loewen presented a workshop on Nickel, Roberto. "Euphorbus and the Death of Achilles." Phoenix vol. 56 vocal technique and diction for the Associated Male Choruses of Ontario at (2002): 215-233. the Ina Grafton Gage Complex, St. Catharines, on October 4. He also conducted the Etobicoke Centennial Choir in two community service mini Rosenberg, Danny. "Review of concerts at the West Toronto Rotary Club's Fall Fair, held in Etobicoke on Sport in the City: The Role of Sport in by Chris Gratton and Ian P. Henry," October 5. Economic and Social Regeneration The International Journal of the History of Sport, 20(3), (September 2003), 158- EVENTS 160. Fall Seminar Series: The Department of Biological Sciences presents: Thursday, October 30, Dr. Elizabeth A. Weretilnyk, Department of Biology, CLASSIFIED McMaster University, "Osmotic stress and plant metabolism: From pathways House for Rent: Three bedroom, Thorold, close to Brock and shopping. to the whole plant." Thursday, November 6, Dr. Stephen Reid, Division of Newly renovated, immaculate condition. No pets. No smoking. First and Last. Life Sciences, University of Toronto at Scarborough, "Chemoreception in Mature only. $1,250 plus utilities. Available March 1, 2004. Vertebrate Respiratory Control." Unless indicated otherwise, all seminars are Call 905-935-3269 or e-mail: [email protected] for photos. held at 11 :45 a.m. in MC H313. For more information contact: Adonis Skandalis, Seminar Coordinator, 905-688-5550, ext. 3399; or e-mail: [email protected] Brock University Film Society: November 2: The Man On The Train, (Patrice Conference explores law and dis/order Leconte, France, 2002) A master of cinematic nuance, Leconte cast France's greatest living rock star (Johnny Hallyday) and leading stage and screen star Scholars and legal theorists from November 5 entitled What is Crime? (Jean Rochefort). Like pairing Elvis and Sir Laurence Olivier! November 9: across Canada will gather at Brock Challenges and Alternatives. This Masked and Anonymous (Larry Charles, USNUK, 2003) Charles University for the annual Two Days plenary session will also be held in (producer/writer of TV's Seinfeld) directs a stellar cast (John Goodman, Jessica of Canada conference on the Pond Inlet, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 Lange, Ed Harris, Bob Dylan) in this strange take on a futuristic America. Wednesday, November 5, and p.m. Gritty realism, as beautiful and tempestuous as Dylan's earliest records. All Thursday, November 6, to explore The conference is open to the screenings are held in 35 mm in the David S. Howes Theatre at 7 p.m. crime and disorder in a Canadian public. There is no fee to attend, but Membership fee is $22; twofer $39. Membership provides reduced context. tickets are required for the admission, $5, to all screenings and the reduced parking fee of $3. Non Keynote speakers will be Greenspan and Young lectures. member tickets for individual films is $7. Memberships may be obtained at prominent criminal lawyer Edward Please contact the Centre for the the door or from the Box Office, Centre for the Arts, 905-688-5550, ext. Greenspan, whose address is Arts Box Office at 905-688-5550, 3257. entitled The Portrayal of Criminal ext. 3257, Monday to Friday, 11 Music @ Noon: The Department of Music presents a faculty recital, on Lawyers in Hollywood: The Real a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, noon Tuesday, November 4, featuring Tim White on trumpet and Lesley Atreo on Crime, as well as York University to 4 p.m. Tickets must be purchased organ; and a recital featuring voice students on Tuesday, November 11. Both law professor and civil liberties at least 30 minutes before the lectures. recitals begin at 12 noon at the Concordia Seminary Chapel (on Brock's expert Alan Young, whose work has involved him in some of Canada's Brock's Centre for Canadian campus). Free and open to the public. Studies hosts the multidisciplinary Video series: OPIRG-Brock presents its Cooler Than Cable Video Series. All most high-profile cases. Greenspan's address will be held on November 5 conference each year. Two Days of videos are shown at noon in the Committee Room, 13th floor. November 5: Canada 2003 receives financial "Eastside Showdown," features Middle Class homeowners, angry radicals, from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Young will speak on November 6, from 7 p.m. sponsorship from the Law desperate drug addicts and people simply looking for a place to lay their Commission of Canada, the heads: all are players in a bitter struggle. to 8 p.m. Both sessions will be held in the Pond Inlet, located in President's Fund for the Lecture: The Department of Philosophy presents "Nietzsche: Perfectionist," a Mackenzie Chown Complex. Advancement of Scholarship, the lecture by Professor Thomas Hurka, University of Toronto, on Friday, This year's conference, entitled Humanities Research Institute at November 7, from 2 to 4 p.m., in TH255. Everyone welcome. Crime in Canada: Law and Brock, the Office of the Dean of CFUW meeting: The Canadian Federation of University Women of St. Dis/Order, will present sessions on a Social Sciences, the Office of the Catharines invites women university graduates to attend a presentation by host of topics, including serial Dean of Humanities, and the Office travel agent Ineke Brinkman entitled "Climb Kilimanjaro," on Tuesday, killers, the impact of technology on of the Associate Vice-President, November 11, 7:30 p.m., at the Four Points Sheraton, Schmon Parkway. police efficiency, rules of evidence, Research. Gala: The 2003 World of Words Gala takes place at Hernder's Winery, histories of crime violence and Sessions will also be held in the Friday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m., Announcement of the winner of the mental disorder, and high school Senate Chamber. Niagara Book Prize. Guest speaker: John Robert Colombo. Mistress of dress and discipline codes. The full agenda can be found on Ceremonies: Eva Tihanyi. Music by the Niagara Symphony Duet. Silent The Law Commission of Canada the Web site at Auction. Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets $25. Phone 905- will lead a panel discussion on www.brocku.calcanstudies. 680-4597. Bus trip: One of a Kind Show bus Trip by Wm. Hamilton Merritt Chapter lODE, Saturday, November 29; $26 ticket includes bus, admission and Sessions to focus on safe and civil schools gratuity. Please contact either Margaret Bernat at 905-934-7825 or Glenda Earley at 905-646-4532. Pickup in St. Catharines and Grimsby. Brock's Faculty of Education and from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Sprick the Council for Exceptional Children will host a workshop, entitled (Niagara Chapter) will host two "Proactive, Positive and ACE Brock students to visit China events for educators that will focus Instructional," for elementary, on safe and civil schools. The secondary and Special Education Two Brock University business Regnier and Konefal will establish programs will be held on November teachers and administrators. The students are in Shanghai, China, for a SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) 4 and 5, at Bethany Community program is designed to assist school two weeks to help university chapter at Shanghai University. Church, in St. Catharines. personnel in building a plan for students improve the quality of They will teach their counterparts in On Tuesday, November 4, from increasing student motivation, living for themselves, their Shanghai important concepts 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dr. Randy improving behaviour and increasing community and their country. through educational outreach Sprick will host a dinner and student responsibility in the Sarah Regnier and Alicja Konefal, projects, including market seminar, entitled "Classroom classroom and common areas. both in the Business Administration Management," for school Sprick is currently director of economics, entrepreneurship, undergraduate program, left for administrators. The seminar will Teaching Strategies, a company that Shanghai on October 22. They are personal and financial success, and inform school administrators on provides in-service programs members of ACE (Advancing business ethics. their role in the development of the throughout the country. Canadian Entrepreneurship) Brock, For more information, please go Safe and Civil Schools approach to For more information, contact Dr. an award-winning student-run to www.brocku.ca and click on school and classroom management. Don Dworet at 905-688-5550, ext. organization at Brock. "News." On Wednesday, November 5, 3353; e-mail: [email protected] Brock recognizes gift of 200 Sakura trees from Japanese Government Chancellor receives Order Dr. Moriyama's most famous works, of the Rising Sun and is considered one of the The Government of Japan greatest representative structures donated 200 Sakura trees to Brock symbolizing friendship between University as an extraordinary Japan and Canada. More recently, gesture of friendship and goodwill Dr. Moriyama was the architect between Japan and Canada. The responsible for the design of the University held a ceremonial tree National Nikkei Heritage Centre in planting on campus on November 3, Burnaby, B.C., which opened in the to recognize this symbolic gift. fall of 2000. The ceremony was held in "Today is truly an auspicious day, partnership with Brock Chancellor especially considering that we are Dr. Raymond Moriyama, who now celebrating the 75th helped secure the gift, and Takashi Anniversary of Japan-Canada Koezuka, the Consul General of Diplomatic Relations," said Japan in Toronto. Also attending the Koezuka. "With contributions from ceremony was a delegation of such outstanding individuals as Dr. Japanese officials as well as Moriyama, as well as the goodwill Japanese students currently at expressed by everyone who Brock. contributed to the Sakura Project, During the ceremony, Takashi the future of the relationship Koezuka announced that Dr. between our two countries looks Moriyama had been conferred the very bright indeed." Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays From left, Brock President David Atkinson, Takashi Koezuka, Consul General The gift of trees is part of the with Rosette, from His Imperial of Japan in Toronto, and Brock Chancellor Dr. Raymond Moriyama during Sakura Tree Planting Project which Majesty, Emperor Akihito of Japan. the November 3 ceremony. is designed to plant 3,000 of the This decoration was conferred in Japanese flowering cherry trees in recognition of Dr. Moriyama's worked tirelessly for the benefit of served as a space where the public areas around Ontario over outstanding contribution toward the Japanese Canadian community Japanese Canadian community, still the course of a decade. promoting mutual understanding and to develop mutual recovering from the hardships The Sakura trees, for which the between Japan and Canada. understanding between Japan and brought on by the Second World Japanese hold a great deal of While establishing himself as one Canada. One of his earliest works, War, could start afresh and look to national pride, are being planted of the world's most respected the first Japanese Canadian Cultural the future. As well, the Canadian this fall in select locations across the architects, Dr. Moriyama has also Centre in Don Mills built in 1963, Embassy in Tokyo stands as one of Brock campus. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1 2 2 0 0 3 Author to focus on theories of walking and thinking On Thursday, A n( w~k tt( r for fc1( ulty and stat at Brock Univcrs·ty, st. atharin Sf Ontario November 20, the ------<~ Faculty of ~ Education ~ Lectureship in Life and accomplishments of Dr. Gibson honoured i Educational ~ Controversy will Family, friends and colleagues It present an address gathered at Brock University on Mark Kingwell by Mark Kingwell, Friday, November 7, to comfort one another and to celebrate the Senior Fellow of Massey College distinguished life and and Associate of Trinity College, accomplishments of Dr. James A. University of Toronto. Gibson, the founding President of Kingwell's presentation, "Walking Brock University, wno recently in the City: A Philosopher's passed away at the age of 91. Education," will be held at 8 p.m. in It was standing room only at the the David S. Howes Theatre. memorial service in the Pond Inlet Reception and refreshments to as Dr. Gibson was remembered by follow. the more than 250 people in Admission is free but tickets are attendance as a kind, gentle man University of Guelph Professor John Auld, a member of Brock's first reqUired. For tickets, call the Centre who was a wonderful friend and family man, a diligent scholar, and graduating class, speaks during the memorial service in honour of Dr. James for the Arts Box Office, 905-688- an inspiring mentor, colleague and A. Gibson. 5550, ext. 3257. leader. students truly feel like part of the Convocation as engaged and as For too long the traditional In a tribute by Dr. William Hull, building process of the University. interested in his University as he philosophical stance has been Professor Emeritus in the Today, fie said, Brock is known as a ever had been." conceived as sitting and thinking, as Department of Political Science, it dynamic, caring and respected Daughter Julia Matthews offered depicted in Rodin's famous was noted how Dr. Gibson University. heartfelt thanks to all those who sculpture "The Thinker." Often embarked on the bUilding of the "This is due in no small way to supported her father, particularly in missed is the philosophical University "with verve, imagination the fact that its founding President his later years, by driving him to reflection that comes about from and distinction. He was a man of had these qualities in abundance," appointments and listening to his walking. Whether strolling past the exceptional knowledge who spoke he said. many stories. She said he was cafes of Paris, or jaywalking in New with great clarity of tflOUght, Hull Brock President David Atkinson thankful for, and touched by, the York, walking in the city is a natural said. When Dr. Gibson spoke, Hull spoke of how poignant it was that way the University maintained such way to find space for reflection and said, it was "like a bird singing in Dr. Gibson attenaed the Fall 2003 a strong connection with him the trees." discussion. This was recognized by Convocation just days before his throughout his life. The naming of John Auld, a professor of passing. Aristotle, and even Nietzche who the library after Dr. Gibson deeply Consumer Studies at the University "We are all better people for claimed "only those thoughts that of Guelph and a member of Brock's having known him," the President moved him. come from walking have any first graduating class in 1967, said. "We especially need to "He was prouder than I can say value." This lecture will explore recarIed how Dr. Gibson made remember Dr. Gibson at that last that it bore his name," Matthews these theories, and will reflect on said. the nature of cities and of education Other tributes were presented by through walking. the Honourable Jim Bradley, Kingwell is a Professor of Brock United Way Campaign beats goal! Minister of Tourism and Recreation, Philosophy at the University of Walt Lastewka, MP for st. Brock's United Way Campaign has raised to date $71,600, surpassing this Toronto, and has held visiting posts year's goal of $66,000. Catharines, Dr. Astrid Guttmann, President of the Canadian Rhodes at Clare Hall, Cambridge; the Our heartfelt thanks to everyone in the Brock community who contributed Scholar Association, Dr. Charles University of California at Berkeley; to this year's campaign. Your donations will make a positive difference in the Sankey, second Chancellor of and Baruch College, City University quality of life to many in our community this year. Thanks, as well, to all the Brock, and Dr. John Mayer, of New York, where he was the canvassers and event organizers for all your efforts - without you there Professor Emeritus in the Weissman Distinguished Visiting wouldn't have been a campaign; making a difference began with you! Department of Philosophy at Brock. Professor of Humanities for 2002. Just a reminder that there are still two events to be held for this year's Mayer, a Chaplain with the He is a Senior Fellow of Massey campaign. On Thursday, November 13, the Robert Bateman Print raffle will Unitarian Congregation of Niagara, College and an Associate of Trinity be held in the Tower lobby at 12:30 p.m. On November 27 and 28, the also officiated at the ceremony. College, both in the University of Bookstore will hold its annual Craft and Penny Sale, with proceeds to be Doreen Peever, another Chaplain Toronto. In 2000 he was awarded donated to the United Way. All are welcome to come out and support the with the Unitarian Congregation of the degree of Doctor of Fine Arts United Way at these events. Niagara, read a scripture at the (honoris causa) by the Nova Scotia - Your 2003 Campaign Co-Chairs AI Ross and Lorne Adams service. College of Art and Design. Appointment Conference will focus on Event focuses Dr. Michael Manley-Casimir, representations of anitnals on nursing Dean, Facu Ity of Education, is Speakers from across Canada, field and to encourage the pleased to Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa development of a Centre for Animal research announce that, and the United States will visit Studies at Brock. Brock University's Inaugural effective January 1, Brock, on November 13 to 14, to "It's an important event, asking Nursing Research Day will be held 2004, Dr. Sybil participate in "Representing academics and activists to discuss on Saturday, November 22, from Wilson will be Animals," a conference sponsored issues often ignored," says Professor 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Pond Sybil Wilson appointed by the Department of Sociology. John Sorenson, the conference Inlet. Associate Dean, Faculty of The conference will begin at 8 a.m. organizer. "We must recognize the The theme for the day is The Education. Wilson will be on Thursday at Pond Inlet and significance of 'the animal question' Nurse Researcher in You: A responsible for administrative concurrent sessions will be held in and that exploitation can't be the Senate Chamber and the Perspective on the Knowledge oversight of the Centres in the separated from representation." Sociology Meeting Room, 4th floor, Worker of Today. The event will Faculty of Education, student The conference is Academic South. interdisciplinary and will include feature a keynote address by Dr. concerns, research, special projects, Our minds are full of animals, discussions of historical and Andrea Baumann, Associate Dean, and admissions. their presence expressed in cinema, contemporary culture to examine Health Sciences (Nursing) McMaster Wilson has been a faculty literature, metaphors of everyday the ideological structures behind University. member at Brock since 1973 and speech and advertising images. We our representations of animals. The research day is designed to was Chair of the Pre-service dote on pets but at the same time, Approximately 60 papers are provide nursing professionals the Department from 1984-1987. She our societies are based on the scheduled. Advocacy organizations opportunity to network and to be has served on both Senate (as brutal, but largely concealed, schedule to participate in the updated about nursing research. Elected Chair) and on the Board of exploitation of other animals and sessions include Earthroots, Centre For more information and Trustees, and received the St. we are driving many species into for Animal Liberation Affairs, Fauna registration, please contact Sally Catharines YWCA Woman of extinction. How do our Foundation, Niagara Action for Lewis, Nursing Department, at ext. Distinction Award in 2001. Dr. representations of animals affect the Animals, People for the Ethical 4660 or e-mail: Wilson is currently the Director of way we treat them? How can Treatment of Animals, Toronto [email protected] the Centre for Educational activists represent the interests of Animal Rights Society, World Outreach, as well as Coordinator of animals? What do our Society for the Protection of Animals the Pre-service Secondary Teacher representations of animals say about and Zoocheck. Brock Briefs ... Education/Enterprise Education our own identities? What can For further information, visit the Program. academic studies of representations conference Web site: offer to animal liberation? www.brocku.cal-webdev/sociology/ This two-day conference seeks to conference/ or contact Professor further discussions of these issues John Sorenson at: Student drama between academics and activists [email protected] or production and to spark more interest in this [email protected] opens Nov. 13 • Two members of the women's Champs again soccer team, second-year Melanie Brock Mol (St. Catharines) and first-year University's The Brock University men's Lisa Romeo (Niagara Falls) were School of Fine rowing team captured their third named QUA All-Stars. and Performing 2003 Canadian University Rowing • Joe Dowd, Brock's men's and Arts presents the Championship (CURC) in school women's rowing head coach, will Department of history, in Victoria, B.C., on be presented with the 2003 Dramatic Arts November 2. This is the second year ROWONTARIO Coach of the Year in a row that the Brock men have Award on November 15. In his 11 th Successful Samosa Sale! production of The Office of International won the CURC title. season at the helm, Dowd has The Demi Services would like to thank the In Guelph on November 2, the captured five OUA Championships Monde on International Students' Association Brock University men's lacrosse (1998, '99, 2001, '02, '03) and two Thursday, for a very successful United Way November 13, through Saturday, team (14-0-0) defeated Bishop's Canadian University National Gaiters 10-5, to win their second fundraiser. The October 31 Samosa November 15, at 8 p.m. The play Championships. Sale raised over $650 with over has been adapted from noted straight OUFLA Baggataway Cup • John Gallo (Niagara Falls), of and 13th in school history. In 2002 1,400 samosas sold. Special thanks playwright Alexandre Dumas fils, the men's soccer team, was named to Troy and Marge Woodworth for and translated by Brock Professor the Badgers defeated Bishops 9-8 in a 2003 First Team All-Canadian. triple overtime. the transportation of the samosas to Gyllian Raby, who will also direct Gallo was also named to the OUA Brock. Seen getting ready to the production. In other Athletics news: South/East Division First-Team AII • Brock University women's head distribute the orders are organizers, The play takes an interesting, yet Stars along with Rafael Moniz soccer coach, Ron Gourlay was from left, Sandra Owusu-Akoto, comical look at the disreputable (Brantford), and Vince Lepiane named the 2003 CIS Coach of the Troy Woodworth and Lara Squire. world of French society in the late (Niagara Falls). Second-team all-star Year and the 2003 Ontario Also involved in the organization 1800s. Dumas' characters are honours went to Brock's Lexton was AI-Karim Panjwawi, President portrayed as scheming, vampirish University Athletics (OUA) East/South Coach of the Year. In his Hurlock (Brampton) and Shane of the International Students' women who seduce and duel their Kerrigan (Wyoming, Ont.). Moniz Association. way through their lives. Many of the 10th year of coaching the Badgers, was also named Rookie of the Year issues that the characters face are Gourlay turned last year's 4-5-1 in the South/East Division of the relevant today, including the record into a school best 7-2-1, Issues in Criminology OUA. ongoing battle for social power and including a spot in the CIS Top 10 The Department of SOcioTogy and a lasting family dynasty. The Brock for the first time in school history For more Athletics news, go to the MA in Social Justice and Equity Studies will present an address by student production will be staged at back in September. www.brocku.calathletics/ eminent scholar Dr. Mariana the Sean O'Sullivan Theatre. Valverde, Centre of Criminology, The student production features sets and costumes by William M. Viking expert will present Humanities Lecture University of Toronto, on Tuesday, Schmuck, who teaches Design for November 25. the Department of Dramatic Arts at One of the world's leading archaeological training at the The Brock community and the Brock and is Head of Design at the experts on the Vikings in North University of Uppsala in Sweden. general public are invited to Shaw Festival. America will present a Humanities She is a leading authority on the attended Valverde's presentation, Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 Distinguished Lecture, on Tuesday, Vikings in North America, haVing "Seeing Like a City: Legal Tools for for students and seniors. Call the November 18, at 5 p.m., in South been involved with the Viking Age Urban Ordering," from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Senate Chamber. Box Office, Centre for the Arts, to Block 202. site at L'Anse aux Meadows in order at 905-688-5550, ext. 3257. Birgitta Wallace, Archaeologist northern Newfoundland since the Tickets are not required. Emerita for Parks Canada, will 1960s. In addition to publishing For additional information, please present her lecture "L'Anse aux widely on the topic of the Vikings in contact Dr. Anna Pratt, Department Brock University Meadows and Vinland: The Norse North America, she has been of Sociology (Criminology), at: in the North Atlantic" which will involved with many exhibits [email protected] Careers begin here! explore the evidence for Viking including the recent "Vikings: The voyages to North America and the North Atlantic Saga" which opened Thank you E-Mail submissions to: location of the legendary Vinland of at the Smithsonian Institution in Recruitment and Liaison Services [email protected] University Web site: www.brocku.ca the Icelandic Sagas. The lecture is April 2000. She has also appeared wish to thank all Brock faculty and Brock News is a publication of the jointly sponsored by Brock's on numerous educational TV staff for their help in making this Office of External Relations. Department of History and the programs including A&E's Ancient year's Fall Preview Day a success! 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 Humanities Research Institute. Mysteries. Comments or suggestions are FAX 905-641-5216 Wallace grew up in Sweden and Admission is free, and everyone welcome and can be sent to Editor: Heather Junke Denmark and received her is welcome to attend. Melissa Coleman, Fall Preview Day Communications Director: Mike Farrell Co-ordinator, at: [email protected]. Recruitment The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, Correction and Liaison Services looks forward November 26, 2003 with a firm copy deadline In the October 29 issue, Brock News incorrectly listed the name of a of Friday, November 14, 2003, at 4:30 pm. to working with the Brock faculty member honoured at Fall Convocation. Dr. Alan Bown was one of community to host Spring Open four retiring faculty to be recognized as Professor Emeritus. We apologize House on Sunday, March 21, 2004! PUBLICATION IS EVERY 2 WEEKS for the error. (an.1ci.1 1'0..,1 ,\grt'enll'l1l :: ...JfU)(,i7hi More Brock Briefs on page 4. Brock moves up in Maclean's ranking Brock experiences third largest Brock moved up two positions in Atkinson in the letter. "It is simply increase in research funding the Primarily Undergraduate not reasonable to believe that Canadian universities category in Brock, with its current enrolment of among Canadian universities the 2003 Maclean's ranking 15,600 full- and part-time students released November 10. can compete favourably on such Brock's overall ranking this year criteria as class size and library Brock University experienced the undergraduate institution to a more is 12th out of 21 universities, up resources per student with much third largest percentage increase in comprehensive university with from 14th in 2002. In 2001, Brock smaller universities." external research funding among greater emphaSiS on research and placed 12th. Among this year's Maclean's has not responded to Canadian universities between 2001 graduate studies." results, Brock placed second in the the request, at this time. and 2002, according to a recent One of the greatest impacts on student retention category, moved The quality of education at Brock report by Research Infosource the amount of funding at Brock has up to sixth in library acquisitions University ranked second among entitled Canada's Top 50 Research been the addition of new faculty and to seventh in the reputation Canadian universities in a Globe Universities. The 68-per-cent who are leaders in their field, survey. Brock remained fifth in the and Mail student satisfaction survey increase in research grants and including several Canada Research medical/science grants category. published last month, reflecting contracts awarded and dollars Chairs, over the past year. Last month, Brock University Brock's personal approach and obtained is the direct result of the This increase in research funding President David Atkinson sent a commitment to its students and to letter to Maclean's Editor Ann the high quality of its faculty and University's commitment to will help to attract even more top Dowsett Johnston requesting that academic programs. This second becoming a comprehensive researchers to Brock, which will Brock be moved to the overall ranking in the Quality of university and the high quality of then in turn attract more top Comprehensive Universities Education category of the survey research programs of faculty students to the school. category due to its growing reflects student satisfaction in the members in all disciplines. This process ultimately leads to enrolment and the number of areas of quality of teaching, faculty Michael Owen, Director of the creation of spin-off companies, graduate and professional programs members' knowledge of subjects, Research Services at Brock and increased business activity in offered. effectiveness of teaching methods, University, was pleased, but not the local economy. "It is our strong belief that this usefulness of faculty feedback, surprised with the results. "This Research Infosource also ranked categorization clearly disadvantages availability of faculty to students year, Brock faculty received major the universities by the amount of an institution of Brock's current size, outside classroom hours, availability funding awards to support projects research sponsorship money they in relation to much smaller of teaching assistants, and quality of Canadian universities," stated teaching assistants. that contribute important work in had. Brock placed 36th overall, up many fields - the humanities, social from a 42nd place finish last year. sciences, and sciences," said Owen. Brock's research funding rose to Brock varsity lacrosse player Matt "Brock has been conSistently more than $8 million in 2002, up Marchildon gets a hug of support from moving from a primarily from just over $5 million in 2001. teammate Ryan Cousins before getting a flu shot on Thursday, Nov. 6, at an influenza vaccination clinic in the Walker Complex. The annual clinic is organized Search committees by the Regional Niagara Public Health Below are the Membership lists Department. Administering the shot is Doug Bruce, Professor in Biological Public Health Nurse Kate Nemy. Also for the Advisory Committees for the Sciences offering support are, from left, Dr. Robin Search of Chief Information Officer, Carolyn Hafer, Professor in Williams, Medical Officer of Health in Dean of Graduate Studies and Psychology Niagara, and lacrosse player Sandy Associate Vice-President, Research. Richard Parker, Professor in Classics Chapman. Membership of Advisory Rosemary Hale, Dean of Committee, Chief Information Humanities Officer: Kim Meade, Associate Vice PUBLICATIONS David Atkinson, President, President, Student Services Committee Chair Sherri Young, Graduate Students Adams-Webber, J. (2003). Prototypicality of self and differentiating among John Corlett, Dean of Applied Association (MA Candidate, others in terms of personal constructs. Journal of Constructivist Psychology, Health Sciences Psychology) 16, 343-349. Margaret Grove, University Membership of Advisory Librarian Committee, Associate Vice Amprimoz, Alexandre. "Ein Sof, Whithout End," The Antigonish Review, President, Research: Number 134 (Summer 2003).41-42. Stewart (Stu) Rothstein, Professor in Chemistry Terry Boak, Vice-President (Academic) and Provost, Chair Amprimoz, Alexandre. "Funeral Dialogue," Ascent Magazine, Vol. 7 N.4 John Mitterer, Professor in Psychology/Computer Science Tony Bogaert, Professor in (November 2003). Community Health Sciences Joanne McKee, Executive Director, Danny Cho, Professor in Finance Amprimoz, Alexandre. "Funeral," "The Wood of Times," "Note to The Winter Management, Marketing and HR John Levay, Acting Director, ITS Man," "Talking to the Dead," Cold Glass,(November 2003). Anne Elliott, Professor in http://www.coldglassmag.com. Mark Steinman, Board Member Pre-Service Department "Interview with Featured Poet, Alexandre L. Amprimoz," Cold Glass, (Executive VP and CFO at Stelco) Elizabeth Sauer, Professor in (November 2003). http://www.coldglassmag.com. Melissa Isaak, Graduate Students EnglishlWomen's Studies Association, (VP Finance) Maureen Reedyk, Professor in McClelland, Kenneth A. (2002) "Professing Education As Generating Membership of Advisory Generalist." Professing Education. Vol 1 (1) 11 -13. PhYSics Committee, Dean of Graduate Mohammed Dore, Professor in Studies: McClelland, Kenneth A. (2003) Interview with Dr. Peter McLaren: Traveling Economics Terry Boak, Vice-President Ian Brindle, Dean, Mathematics and the Path of Most Resistance: Peter McLaren's Pedagogy of Dissent. (part 1) (Academic) and Provost, Chair Professing Education Vol 2(1) 2-9. Science David Gabriel, Professor in Physical Rahul Kumar, Staff, Education Education and KineSiology McClelland, Kenneth A. (2003) Interview with Dr. Peter McLaren: Traveling Andy Panko, President, Brownfield the Path of Most Resistance: Peter McLaren's Pedagogy of Dissent. (Interview Linda Stillabower, Professor in Revolution Inc. Board Member in its entirety) Correspondence: Indian Institute of Marxist Studies (Delhi Accounting and Finance Michelle Green, Graduate Students Chapter (09-2003, No.-OOO3) 26-35. Susan Drake, Professor in Graduate Association (MA Candidate, and Undergraduate Department Psychology) Santrock, John; Woloshyn, Vera; Gallagher, Tiffany; Di Petta, Tony and Marini, Zopito. The First Canadian Edition of Educational Psychology (2003), More Brock Briefs Boaters get carded! McGraw Hill Ryerson. Continued from page 2. The Eleanor Misener Aquatic Centre is offering anyone interested Kumar, Rahul (2002). "Professing Education Online" Professing Education Vol in acquiring their Pleasure Craft 1(1) 13-15. Brock Guard Team off to Operator (PCO) Card the great start opportunity to write the exam. The Kumar, Rahul and Mitchell, Coral (2003). "Silencing within the academy: The Brock Guard team started exam can be taken by members of Pressures to conform." Paper presented at the International Study Association their season off right, on October the Brock community and families, for Teachers and Teaching (University of Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands, 18, at the University of Waterloo ages 8 and up. June-July 2003). Oktoberfest lifeguard competition. As of 2002, anyone operating a The team of Brad Johnston, Ryan boat under four meters in length, Kumar, Rahul (2003). Book review: Information and Communication Bagaoisan, Chris Howatt and including personal watercraft, must Technologies in Education: The School of the Future in Education and Kathryn Reid finished third overall have a PCO card by law. Information Technologies Vol 8 Issue 2. p. 215-216. Available at: with a gold medal in the Manikin The exam will be held on http://www.kluweronline.com/issn/1360-2357 carry, and a bronze in first aid. As Saturday, November 29, between well, the combo of Brad Johnston 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., in the Walker Kumar, Rahul and Mitchell, Coral (2003). "Silence within the academy: How and Ryan Bagaoisan were silver Complex. The cost is $25 and will administrators respond?" Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the medallists in the line throw event. payable by cash, cheque, Visa, Study of Education (CSSE). For the SIG the Canadian Association for the The team is open to all Brock Mastercard, debit accepted. Educational Administration (CASEA) at Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, students. Practices are held on Study books may be purchased in May 2003. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Meet on the advance from the Welcome Desk in pool deck. For more information, the Walker Complex for $10. Varga, Darrell "Seeing and Being Seen in Media Culture" Cineaction 61 please contact Margie Lizzotti, Certification is provided by the (Summer 2003): 52-57. Recreation Services, ext. 3555. Lifesaving Society of Ontario. November 26: "The Emporer's New Clothes," was filmed in Canada, the FACULTY AND STAFF United States and Mexico over a three-year period. This provocative documentary immerses itself in the stark reality of life before, during and COMMUNICATIONS, POPULAR CULTURE AND FILM after the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) . Barry Grant, Nick Baxter-Moore, Marian Bredin, joan Nicks and jeannette Sioniowski, all members of the Department of Communication, Popular Book signing and gala: National literary figure John Roberto Colombo will be Culture and Film as well as of the Popular Culture Niagara project, gave a present at Hannelore Headley's Downtown Fine Books store, 285 St. Paul St., presentation on their ongoing work to the Ulyssean Society in Niagara-on from 4 to 5 p.m., Friday, November 14. Colombo is author and editor of over the-Lake on Thursday, October 23. 100 books, and will be signing copies of his latest works. That same evening, he will be guest speaker at the World of Words Gala at Hernder's Winery, St. COMPUTER SCIENCE Catharines, at 7 p.m. The winner of the Niagara Book Prize will be jon Radue presented a paper entitled "Plagiarism SOS-Software, One announced at the gala. The gala also features music by the Niagara Solution," at the International Conference on Academic Integrity, held in San Symphony Duet. Silent Auction. Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres. Diego, October 16 to 18. The basic premise of the talk is that much software Tickets $25. Phone 905-680-4597. exists that can fundamentally help students in all areas of academic work, and consequently reduce the 'need to plagiarize'; the trick is to find and use Brock University Film Society: November 16: Once these programs. Many examples of free, useful programs were discussed. Upon A Time in Midlands (Shane Meadows, United Kingdom/Germany, 2002) A western with a British COOL CLIMATE OENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE INSTITUTE (CCOVI) twist. Robert Carlyle (The Full Monty) is superb as a Kevin Ker, Coordinator of Continuing Education and Professional delinquent, ne'er-do-well father in a film about Development for CCOVI, made a presentation on "Grape IPM in Ontario," at people without many options. November 23 : The the Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers conference held in Niagara Legend of Suriyotha (Chatrichalerm Yukol, Thailand, Falls, on October 16 to 18. As well as making a presentation, he served as a 2002) The biggest film ever made in Thailand and the first Thai film to garner panel member on October 18, discussing the potential for implementing U.s. distribution, Yukol's grand and sweeping film has been called a Thai natural biocontrol tactics for use in commercial vineyards. The ANBP had version of Gone With The Wind. November 30: TBA All screenings are held researchers and delegates from Canada, United States, Switzerland, France, in 35 mm in the David S. Howes Theatre at 7 p.m. Membership fee is $22; Belgium, and Germany. twofer $39. Membership provides reduced admission, $5, to all screenings and the reduced parking fee of $3. Non-member tickets for individual films is EDUCATION $7. Memberships may be obtained at the door or from the Box Office, Centre The inaugural issue of Professing Education (Vol 1 , No. 1) for the Arts, 905-688-5550, ext. 3257. (http://profed.brocku.ca)waslaunchedinDecember,2002.ltis a publication of "The Society of Professors of Education" (one of oldest professional Music @ Noon: The Department of Music presents a recital on Tuesday, educational societies in the USA). john M. Novak, who is the present November 18 featuring instrumental students; and a Baroque Trio facu.lty President-elect for the society, and Kenneth A. McClelland are the recital featuring Rob D'Orante, oboe; Gordon Cleland, cello; and PatriCia publication's co-editors. The publication elicits short provocative articles from Dydnansky, flute on Tuesday, November 25. Both recitals ?egin at 12 noon, leading thinkers in the educational community here and abroad. in the Sean O'Sullivan Theatre. Free and open to the pubhc. JAMES A. GIBSON LIBRARY CFUW meeting: The Canadian Federation of University Women - Niagara Phyllis Wright presented a paper, called "A Shared Repository of Information Falls (CFUW) will present The Benefits of Tai Chi, with John Balinski, on Literacy Teaching/Learning Tools," at the Association of College and Research Tuesday, November 18, 7 to 9 p.m., La Marsh Room, Niagara Falls Public Libraries, Western New York/Ontario Fall Conference, at White Oaks on Library. This is a public meeting. Friday, October 17. CFUW Pot luck: The Canadian Federation of University Women St. MATHEMATICS Catharines invites you to a Pot Luck Dinner, "Breaking Bread for Women in Professors Yuan lin Li and H.E. Bell attended the American Mathematical Afghanistan," to raise funds for teachers' salaries. The speaker is Sally Society meeting at Binghamton University, on October 11 to 12. T.hey Armstrong, well-known Canadian journalist and author of Veiled Th~eat. The organized a Special Session on Noncommutative Ring Theory, which event will be held on Thursday, November 20, at 6 p.m., St. George s included 19 speakers. Anglican Church, 83 Church St., St. Catharines. Please bring a dish (enough for eight people) and a minimum donation of $25. Tax receipt available. POLITICAL SCIENCE RSVP: 905-227-7877 or 934-6104. Professor Ken Kernaghan has received the Pierre De Cellesllnstitute of Public Administration of Canada Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Public Encore! The Department of Music's Professional Concert Series presents A. Administration. The award recognizes not only his university teaching but Night of Spanish Song featuring Julie Nesrallah, mezzo-soprano, .and Daniel also his teaching of many hundreds of public servants as well as such Bolshoy, classical guitar, on Friday, November 21, at ? :30 p.m., In .the. Sean activities as his publication of teaching materials in the form of texts and O'Sullivan Theatre. Praised for her warm, lustrous VOice, commUnicative cases, and his founding of the Case Program in Canadian Public skills and charismatic stage presence, Jul ie Nesrallah has achievements and Administration. standards of musical excellence established across the continent. Daniel Bolshoy was the only Canadian prize winner at the 1999 Rantucci RESEARCH SERVICES International Guitar Competition in the u.s. "Both artists have careers and Dr. Michael Owen, Director of Research Services and Interim Director of reputations that reach far beyond our re~ion and it's .not hard to un?erstand CCOVI, assumed the role of President of the Society of Research why." (The Ottawa Citizen). Tickets available by calling the box office, ext. Administrators International, a professional organization comprising nearly 3257. 3 700 members from more than 20 nations. Owen is the second Canadian p~esident of this organiz~tion. He also J;>articipated in .two ~orkshops, on~ Niagara Symphony: Masterworks series - Sunday, November 30, at 2:30 focusing on research ethiCS from behaVioural and social sCience perspectives. p.m., Birds, Bees, & Beethoven, Zoltan Kalman, clarinet, Holst Brook Green Suite, Weber Clarinet Concerto No.1, Royer Nocturne and Beethoven Dr. Michael Owen presented an invited paper on "Responsible Research: A Symphony No. 6 ("Pastorale"). Pre-concert talk by .compos~r Ro~ ~oyer. View from the University," to the International Symposium on Accountability Tickets $36/ $32 senior / $10 students. For more informatIOn, VISIt: in Science Funding, hosted by the National Science Foundation (USA) and www.niagarasymphony.org the China National Science Foundation, October 28. Centre for the Arts: Gift Certificates make great stocking stuffers! Call the Box Office for information! Tickets for the following events, unless EVENTS sold out, are available at the Box Office, 905-688- 5550, ext. 3257: Do Jump, November 16, 2:30 Career events: Career Services will host a series of Student Faculty Career Centre for the Arts p.m., David S. Howes Theatre; Second City: The Events, beginning with the Faculty of Humanities Career Event on Nc:>vember Brock• University Puck Stops Here, November 26, 7:30 p.m., Sean 12 and 13. We invite faculty and students to stop by the Career Services. O'Sullivan Theatre, SOLD OUT; Brass Rings booth on Wednesday, November 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., outside Christmas, December 4, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Natalie the Senate Chamber, and on November 13 near the Sean O'Sullivan Theatre, MacMaster, December 5, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre, 2 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., to find out about careers in the Faculty of p.m. performance available only; Cantabile, December 10, 7:30 p.m., Sean Humanities. For more information on Student Faculty Career Events, contact O'Sullivan Theatre; Ron Sexsmith and Madviolet, December 16, 7:30 p.m., Career Services, at ext. 3242, or visit the Career Services Web site at: Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Holly McNarland and Shaye, January 15/04, 7:30 www.brocku.calcareer p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; The Heillig Manoeuvre, January 17/04, 7:30 p.m., Alphie's Trough; The Flaming Idiots, Janua~y 18/04, 2:3.0 p;m., Sean Fall Seminar Series: The Department of Biological Sciences presents: O'Sullivan Theatre, For ages 8+; Motus 0 - A Midsummer Night s Dream, Thursday, November 13, Dr. Grant McClelland, McMaster University, January 28/04, 7:30 p.m., David S.Howes Theatre; Dave Coulier, January "Fueling the metabolic engine: Physiological, developmental and 29/04, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre. environmental changes." Thursday, November 20, Dr. Ronald Pearlman, Department of Biology, York Universi~y, "Molecular B!ology with Cili~ted Protozoa-Novel Insights from Genomlcs and Proteomlcs Approaches. Unless indicated otherwise, all seminars are held at 11 :45 a.m. in MC H313. For more information contact: Adonis Skandalis, Seminar Coordinator, 905-688- Exploring Love and Desire 5550, ext. 3399; or e-mail: [email protected] The Brock Philosophy Society presents a symposium on Love and Video series: OPIRG-Brock presents its Cooler Than Cable Video Series. All Desire, on November 21, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. videos are shown at noon in the Committee Room, 13th floor. Thursday, The symposium will focus on Professor Brayton Polka's book Depth November 13: "Bitter Paradise: The Sell-Out of East Timor," is an award Psycho log", Interpretation and The Bible. . winning documentary that tells the story of Canada's shameless ongoing Afternoon sessions will run from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be support for the predatory military regime in East Timor. And, it's the story of held in the Alumni Lounge. The evening presentation will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Senate Chamber . Elaine Briere's personal political jour~~y f~rm the villages O! .East Ti':1~r to the halls of the United Nations, from political Innocence to pohtlcal activism. Brock presenters will include David Goicoechea, Michael Benson, Tuesday, November 18: "In the Flesh," this provocative documentary Chad Andrews and Psychology Professor Harry Hunt. challenges the rigid conventions that accompany the labels Male, Female, Man, Woman. This film contains nudity and coarse language. Tuesday, External Relations 10 O'Malley collection is unique window into Canadian advertising A remarkable collection of including Brock President David advertising artifacts donated to Atkinson. Brock's james A. Gibson Library by The donation to Brock's library advertising icon Terry O'Malley includes marketing materials from offers a unique perspective of the the advertising firm Vickers and world of Canadian advertising over Benson, including samples of a 40-year period. commercials for radio and television, "The O'Malley collection offers a client files, and various selections unique window into the world of from newspapers and periodicals. Canadian advertising through Mr. The Department will also receive a O'Malley's work as Creative collection of important awards, Director and President of Vickers including CLIO Advertising awards, and Benson," University Librarian Cannes Film Festival, and other Margaret Grove said during a distinguished national and ceremony in the Special Collections international awards. Department on Thursday, O'Malley, a native of St. November 20. Catharines, is the former creative "The materials that archivists director and partner in Toronto collect can speak powerfully and on based Vickers and Benson their own, but they often require Advertising (now Vickers and others to link them together and Benson Arnold). In more than 30 interpret them, give them context years at V&B, O'Malley helped build and make them accessible," said the agency into one of the leading Grove, quoting Dr. Ian Wilson, Terry O'Malley, centre, with Brock students Cassie Randall, fourth-year brands in the Canadian advertising National Archivist of Canada. communications studies, and Robert May, fourth-year business industry. He also established the "The O'Malley collection is one communications. Randall and May are studying materials from the O'Malley Terry O'Malley Lecture in Marketing that speaks very powerfully indeed," collection for their honours theses. and Advertising at Brock University said Grove. "We are very grateful to in conjunction with Brock's Mr. O'Malley for making these beyond to trace the creative process "To have your successes and Department of Communications, wonderful materials accessible." from initial meetings with clients, to failures available for others to learn Popular Culture and Film. The materials, dating from about creative consultation, to final from is a tremendous tribute," For more information, please go 1960 to 2000, will be particularly production, and even the rejection O'Malley told a crowd of about 30 to www.brocku.ca and click on useful for researchers at Brock and of certain creative elements. gathered for the ceremony, "News." Iw EON E S 0 A Y, NOV E M B E R 2 6 2 0 0 3 I Harpweave r ~------' presents award- winning novelist Award-winning novelist Kerri Sakamoto will read from her latest novel, One Hundred Million Hearts, n as the next guest of the Harpweaver Reading Series at Brock University. A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock University, 5t. Catharines, Ontario Sakamoto will visit Brock on Wednesday, November 26. Sakamoto is the author of The Electrical Field, which won the Ottaw-a venture catalyst to receive Faculty Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best First Book and the Canada of Business Distinguished Graduate Aw-ard japan Literary Award, and was nominated for several others, including the Governor General's A prominent venture catalyst in Award for Fiction and the Kiriyama the Ottawa technology market who Pacific Rim Book Prize. Sakamoto exemplifies professional excellence currently resides in Toronto. and achievement, will receive the In her much-anticipated second 2003 Distinguished Graduate novel, One Hundred Million Hearts, Award from Brock University's Sakamoto writes with astonishing Faculty of Business. Debi Rosati, a grace and maturity, and a sensitivity former resident of Weiland, Ontario, to cross-cultural matters she and founder of RosatiNet Inc., will displayed in her acclaimed first receive the award at a special novel. The book follows the story of reception in Toronto on Wednesday, an only child through her discovery November 26. of family secrets, unknown siblings, Rosati founded RosatiNet in and a shocking history that crosses 2001, an Ottawa-based venture continents. catalyst firm focused on developing The reading begins at 7:30 p.m. financing strategies for technology in the Pond Inlet, located at the east start-ups. The company also end of MacKenzie Chown Complex. facilitates networking, and advises A question-and-answer session and senior management on strategic book signing will follow. Sakamoto's business issues for entrepreneurs book will also be available for who need capital and business purchase at the event. advice. Adult tickets are $8, senior tickets Rosati graduated from Brock's are $5 and student tickets are $2 . first Accounting Co-op class in 1984 Tickets can be ordered by calling and became a Chartered the Brock Centre for the Arts Box Accountant in 1985. Office, at 905-688-5550, ext. 3257. 'We are very fortunate to have Debi Rosati Tickets can also be purchased at the such a wonderful and accomplished door. venture capital arm of Terry Ottawa Hospital Foundation. She graduate represent the Faculty as For more information, please the 2003 Distinguished Graduate," Matthews, where she was involved was formerly on the board of contact Professor Neta Gordon in said Martin Kusy, Dean of the in all aspects of venture investing Valaran Corporation, Got Marketing the Department of English Language including evaluating investment Faculty of Business. "Debi and OLAP@Work. and Literature, at 905-688-5550, opportunities, negotiating deal exemplifies excellence and In 2001, Rosati received the ext. 3863; e-mail [email protected] achievement. Throughout her structure, and operational guidance. Ottawa Business Journal Top 40 career, Debi has been an Rosati has also held senior financial under 40 Award. She is a member ambassador for Brock, representing positions with Tundra, Cognos and of the Institute of Chartered President's Annual the University and the Business BOO Dunwoody. Accountants and a member of the In addition to her membership on School with the highest standards of Canadian Venture Capital Eggnog Party professionalism and community the Dean's AdViSory Council for the Association. service." Faculty of Business at Brock, Rosati The annual Faculty of Business All members of faculty and Prior to founding RosatiNet, sits on the board of Axis Investment staff are cordially invited to the Rosati co-founded and acted as Fund in Ottawa and the Ottawa Distinguished Graduate Award was established to recognize a graduate President's Annual Eggnog Party Vice-President and Chief Financial chapter of junior Achievement, as and Twenty-five Years of Service Officer of TimeStep Corporation, well as on the advisory boards of who has earned prominence as a result of their exceptional Recognition, on Wednesday, which was acquired by Newbridge KidsFutures, Maskery & Associates, December 10, 3:30 to 5 p.m., professional achievements and in September 1999. She was a Serence, Spotwave Wireless, and at Pond Inlet Refectory. General Partner at Celtic House, the the Campaign Cabinet of the service to society. January 10, and runs for eight Swim lessons Prints for sale Brock Briefs ... Saturdays during the winter. Taught Winter Swim Registration will The Brock University Bookstore is by senior Physical Education and begin on Monday, December 15, at proud to announce that it now Voluntary Work Kinesiology students, the program 5 p.m. Register by phone at ext. carries the unframed print "Portrait Reduction for Permanent allows children of all abilities, aged 4060, with MasterCard or Visa, or in of Brock University." Proceeds from Staff "walking" to 12 years, the person at the Welcome Desk in the the sales will go to The Trine Varcoe Voluntary unpaid time off (up to opportunity to run, jump, dance, Walker Complex. Memorial Award Fund. The prints the equivalent of 20 days for full climb and move! The Children's Late registrations, after December are Signed and numbered by the time staff) will again be offered in Movement Program is based on the 1 5, can be made by phone at ext. artist, Leslie Bell, and retail at $40 2004 to permanent staff members. Movement Education model, which 3387 or in person at the Welcome plus taxes. Additional time off and the allows children to make choices desk in the Walker Complex. corresponding salary reduction will and decisions in following tasks occur in 2004 and time off may not given by instructors. Movement be carried over into subsequent partners are available for children years. Specific leave arrangements who have special needs and require FACULTY AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, POPULAR CULTURE AND FILM (similar to vacation) must be some extra assistance. Registration is available by Nick Baxter-Moore presented a paper entitled "Capturing the Mood(s) of the discussed and approved with Nation: Country Music, 9/11 and GWII," to the annual conference of the Mid supervisors in advance and taken at phone, ext. 3387, or in person at the Walker Complex Welcome Atlantic Popular and American Culture Associations, in Wilmington, a mutually agreed upon time. Delaware, November 7 to 9. Permanent staff should initially Desk. submit their proposals to their ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE immediate supervisor. Approval of Special honour Barbara K. Seeber presented liThe Animal Question in Mary Wollstonecraft," The Executive of the Brock proposals must recognize the 2004 at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Eighteenth-Century University Retirees Association operational requirements of the Studies, in Vancouver, B.C., on October 24. Department/Division. Issues to be (BURA) recently made Nancy considered are the impact such Gordon an honorary member of the HISTORY arrangements will have on other group. Gordon worked on campus David Schimmelpenninck presented a paper at Harvard's Davis Center for staff, customer service requirements for Saga, Canteen of Canada, Russian and Eurasian Studies, on October 31, titled "Mirza Kazem-Bek and as a result of the double cohort, Marriott and Sodexho for more than the Kazan School of Orientology." alternative staffing arrangements 34 years. required, etc. All service areas are She is the first of BURA's 110 MANAGEMENT to be maintained for your internal members who was not a direct Teresa Menzies was author or co-author of the follOWing papers presented at and external customers. employee of the University. the 20th Annual Conference of the Canadian Council for Small Business and Questions regarding this program "AII of us felt that Nancy was an Entrepreneurship, held in Victoria, British Columbia, November 6 to 8: "A should be directed to Margo Carter important part of the Brock scene Study of Entrepreneurs' Ethnic Involvement Utilizing Personal and Business in Human Resources, at: and is well remembered by all for Characteristics" and "Insight into the Dynamics of Canadian Nascent mcarter@spartan or ext. 3279. her terrific service and the friends Entrepreneurs' Start-up Efforts and the Role Individual Factors Play in the Approved proposals (signed by she made," said BURA's AI Pedler. Process ." The Ethnic Involvement paper received the Best Research Paper supervisor(s) and Dean/Division Award at the conference. Both papers were published in the proceedings. Head) should be sent to Human Fundraiser Menzies also made the following presentation: The 4 Ps of Entrepreneurship: Resources by Friday, December 12, The Rosalind Blauer Child Care Universities and Entrepreneurship Education and Development. with approval confirmed in January Centre will hold its Annual Penny 2004. Sale and Auction on Wednesday, MATHEMATICS December 3 and Thursday, Professor Stephen Anco recently gave the following invited talks: "Covariant Standard First Aid December 4, in A Block of the Hamiltonian structure of General Relativity for spatially bounded spacetime MacKenzie Chown Complex. The regions," during the session on Geometry and Physics at the Canadian Training December 16 Mathematical Society summer meeting, in Edmonton; II Applications of frames and 18 hours of the sale are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. There will be to nonlinear wave equations and integrable evolution equations, at the Banff A two-day Standard First/Aid CPR International Research Station Workshop on Differential Invariants and plenty of items to bid on to help you course is scheduled for Tuesday, Invariant Differential Equations; "Conservation laws of the Teukolsky equation with your Christmas shopping. This December 16 and Thursday, for massless spin s fields in Kerr spacetime," at the Centre de Recherches is the Centre's biggest fundraising December 18, in Alphie's. The Mathematiques Workshop on Interaction of classical fields with gravity. event of the year and we look course is offered free to all Brock Professor H.E. Bell attended the meeting of the Mathematical Association of forward to the continued support employees with benefits entitlement America Seaway Section, held at Rochester Institute of Technology, from the Brock community. with the permission of their November 7 to 8. He gave a paper entitled liOn periodic rings and related supervisor. The program will run rings." 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day Cheque presentation with a 30-minute lunch (not The Twinning Association of St. MUSIC provided). Limited enrolment. Catharines/Port-Of-Spain recently Karin Di Bella, pianist, performed a recital at Wilfrid Laurier University, on Please contact Pat Miller, at ext. presented Brock President David November 11, with percussionist Devon Fornelli. The program featured solo 3123, for further information and Atkinson with a cheque in the and duo works for piano and percussion by Canadian composers. registration. amount of $5,000 to be used for a bursary for international students. Harris Loewen conducted The Niagara Vocal Ensemble as guest artists within Advent Servi ce The presentation was made as a program entitled "You Must Remember This," presented by the Niagara An invitation is extended to part of the celebration for the 35th Men's Chorus in Niagara Falls, on November 15 and 16. Loewen also participate in the annual Advent anniversary of twinning the cities of conducted the Voices of Unity in a Baha'i-sponsored "Festival of the Covenant" event, at the University of Guelph, on November 23. Service of Lessons and Carols at St. Catharines and Port of Spain. Concordia Lutheran Theological PSYCHOLOGY Seminary, at 4 p.m., on Sunday, Donations to Women's Sid Segalowitz, Jane Dywan and Tim Murphy recently attended the annual December 7, in the Martin Luther Place meeting of the Society for Psychophysiological Research, in Chicago, Women's Place of St. Catharines Chapel. A highlight of the pre October 29 to November 2, with seven graduate students and two Christmas season, this service has expressed a need for gifts during undergraduates. At the meeting they made seven presentations: involves both the Seminary and the holiday season for the teenagers Resurrection Lutheran choirs. There of the families that seek refuge • Adote Anum, Sidney J. Segalowitz, and Jane Dywan. Information will be someone at the entrance to through this charitable program. Processing Consistency in Event-Related Potentials (ERP): Effects of Aging and the seminary to direct drivers to Certificates from local pharmacies Attention Demands convenient parking. (to be used for cosmetic products) or certificates for movie passes and • Hiroaki Masaki, James A. Desjardins, Timothy I. Murphy, and Sidney J. Children's Movement movie rentals are viewed as popular Segalowitz. A Test of Functional Origins of the Error-Related Negativity Program gifts for males and females of this The Saturday morning Children's age group. Please forward your • Karen Mathewson, Jane Dywan, Sidney J. Segalowitz. Error-monitoring, Movement Program begins on certificate donations to Healthstyles, Aging and Heart Rate Variability do Recreation Services, by Monday, December 15, and they will be • TImothy I. Murphy, Mary Richard, Hiroaki Masaki, and Sidney 1. Brock University forwarded to Women's Place. Segalowitz. Whoops, DARN, who cares: The Effect of Sleepiness on the Error Related Negativity Careers begin here! Community Care • William J. Tays, Anthony Folino, Jane Dywan, and Sidney J. Segalowitz. E-Mail submissions to: Christmas Tree [email protected] Healthstyles will be celebrating EEG Gamma Relates to Clarity of Thinking and Source Monitoring ERPs after University Web site: www.brocku.ca the season by placing our Mild Head Injury Brock News is a publication of the Community Care Christmas Tree for Office of External Relations. everyone to enjoy in the Food Court • Diane Santesso, Sidney J. Segalowitz, and Louis A. Schmidt. Diminished 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 FAX 905-641-5216 of the Walker Complex. Decorations Error-Related Negativity in 10-Year-Old Children with Poor Social Behavior. will be provided by the Rosalind Editor: Heather Junke Blauer Centre for Child Care and • Patricia E. Pailing and Sidney J. Segalowitz. The Role of Uncertainty in Communications Director: Mike Farrell bins will be provided for canned Error Monitoring: An ERP Investigation. The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, goods and for winter outerwear December 10,2003 with a firm copy deadline (boots, mitts, hats and gloves) that VISUAL ARTS of Friday, November 28, 2003, at 4:30 pm. are clean and in good repair for At the recent meeting of the Universities Art Association of Canada at adults and children. Donations will Queen's University, Sally Hickson presented a paper called "A Room of PUBLICATION IS EVERY 2 WEEKS be accepted until Monday, One's Own: New Research into Women's Studioli in , ( ",wi" "",I Agrel'menl ~ -Ioor, ;7(,7 December 1 5. the Renaissance." EVENTS Brock computer science Concerts: The Department of Music Ensemble Concerts will be presented as follows: students place near top • The University Women's Chorus, Wednesday, November 26, 12 noon, Concordia Lutheran Seminary Chapel, admission is free. • The University Mixed Chorale, Thursday, November 27, 12 noon, in regional programming Concordia Lutheran Seminary Chapel, admission is free. • Choral Ensembles Concert: The University Women's Chorus and The University Mixed Chorale, Friday, November 28, 7:30 p.m., Concordia competition Lutheran Seminary Chapel. Tickets available at the door, $10 adults; $8 seniors and students. A team of Brock University teams and Associate Professor in the • The University Wind Ensemble, Tuesday, December 2, 7 p.m., Sean computer science students placed Department of Computer Science at O'Sullivan Theatre. Tickets available through the Box Office, ext. 3257, $10 ninth out of 128 teams in the Brock, was very pleased with the adults; $8 seniors and students. regional Association for Computing results. Machinery (ACM) Collegiate "Team Output had the highest Centre for the Arts: Gift Certificates make great Programming Competition, held placing ever for a Brock Team," said stocking stuffers! Call the Box Office for information! recently at Sheridan College. Houghten. "Both of these teams are Tickets for the following events, unless sold out, are Brock's placing in the competition a great example of the high-quality available at the Box Office, 905-688-5550, ext. is significant as the majority of students that we have attracted to 3257: Second City: The Puck Stops Here, November competing teams were from Brock's Department of Computer Centre for the Arts 26, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre, SOLD OUT; departments with graduate Science. They succeeded against Brock University Brass Rings Christmas, December 4, 7:30 p.m., Sean programs, while all of Brock's some of the toughest and most O'Sullivan Theatre; Natalie MacMaster, December 5, competitors are undergraduate talented competitors in computer 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre, 2 p.m. performance available students. programming." only; Cantabile, December 10, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Ron The competition featured teams The ACM International Collegiate Sexsmith and Madviolet, December 16, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; from 71 colleges and universities Programming Contest (ICPC) Holly McNarland and Shaye, January 15/04, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan throughout western Pennsylvania, provides students with opportunities Theatre; The Heillig Manoeuvre, January 17104, 7:30 p.m., Alphie's Trough; Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and to interact with students from other Ontario. Brock's "Team Output" The Flaming Idiots, January 18/04, 2:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre, For universities and to sharpen and finished ahead of schools including ages 8+; Motus 0 - A Midsummer Night's Dream, January 28/04, 7:30 p.m., demonstrate their problem-solving, the University of Ottawa, Ohio David S.Howes Theatre; Dave Coulier, January 29/04, 7:30 p.m., Sean programming, and teamwork skills. O'Sullivan Theatre. State, Carnegie Mellon, Concordia University, Case Western and Penn The contest provides a platform for State. The team was comprised of ACM, industry, and academia to encourage and focus public Fall Seminar Series: The Department of Biological Sciences presents: Brock students Chip Hogg, Rob attention on the next generation of Thursday, November 27, Dr. Elliot Drobetsky, Centre de Recherche, Hopital Barwell, and Chris Riley. Maisonneuve-Rosemont, "The role of the p53 tumour suppressor in Brock's second team, "Team computing professionals as they nucleotide excision repair: What a difference a wavelength makes." Input," placed in the top third of pursue excellence. Thursday, December 4, Dr. Vytas A. Bankaitis, Department of Cell & teams in 43rd place overall. Team First established in 1970, the Developmental Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Input was comprised of Brock competition has grown to involve "Phosphatidylinositol transfer proteins: Novel regulators of intracellular students John Martin, Wolfgang more than 23,000 students from Signaling in eukaryotic cells." Unless indicated otherwise, all seminars are Haas, and Oleksiy Nikiforov. more than 1,300 universities in 68 held at 11:45 a.m. in MC H313. For more information contact: Adonis Sheridan Houghten, coach of the countries. Skandalis, Seminar Coordinator, 905-688-5550, ext. 3399; or e-mail: [email protected] Palliative Boaters get carded! The Eleanor Misener Aquatic Centre is offering anyone Student interested in acquiring their Pleasure Craft Operator (PCO) Card the • opportunity to write the exam on Saturday, November 29, between 10 a.m. care series and 3 p.m., in the Walker Complex. The exam can be taken by members of dance the Brock community and families, ages 8 and up. As of 2002, any:one operating a boat under four meters in length, including personalw atercraft, features must have a PCO card by law. The cost is $25 and payable by cash, cheque, production Visa, MasterCard, debit accepted. Study books may be purchased in advance from the Welcome Desk in the Walker Complex for $10. Certification is rural family provided by the Lifesaving Society of Ontario. on Dec. 6 Brock University Film Society: November 30: physician MOODS - an exploration of Swimming Pool, directed by Francois Ozon, (France, The public is invited to attend a emotion through motion - is a 2003) an engrossing, entertaining English language seminar, "Hush a, husha, we all burn Hitchcockian thriller. All screenings are shown in dance production created by the out: Avoiding the 21 st century 35 mm in the David S. Howes Theatre at 7 p.m. students of the Dance Performance plague of the busy caretaker," at Membership fee is $22; twofer $39. Membership course at Brock. Brock University, on Tuesday, provides reduced admission, $5, to all screenings and the reduced parking MOODS will be performed on fee of $3. Non-member tickets for individual films is $7. Memberships may December 2, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This Saturday, December 6, at 7 p.m. be obtained at the door or from the Box Office, Centre for the Arts, is the second presentation of the 905-688-5550, ext. 3257. Palliative Care Seminar Series that is Tickets are on sale for $4 at the jOintly sponsored by the Order of Centre for the Arts Box Office 905- Music@Noon: The Department of Music presents a recital featuring piano Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem and the 688-5550, ext. 3257. The Dance students on Tuesday, December 2, at 12 noon, in the Sean O'Sullivan Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Performance students collectively Theatre. Admission is free. Brock University. decided that proceeds from ticket Dr. Graham Wood will discuss sales will be donated to S.N.A.P. Video series: OPIRG-Brock presents its Cooler Than Cable Video Series. All the considerable challenges faced (Special Needs Activity Program). videos are shown at noon in the Committee Room, 13th floor. Thursday, December 4: "After the Montreal Massacre," is a film that serves as a useful by those who, in their professional Not only is it a great opportunity for tool for helping us come to terms with these murders and how they relate to or volunteer lives, take on the the students but the proceeds are the larger picture of male violence against women. difficult and demanding work of also going to support a great caring for those in palliative care organ ization. CFUW meeting: The Canadian Federation of University Women St. settings. Who shall take care of the Dance performance is a new Catharines (CFUW) will present "Christmas Festival Celebration" Musical caregiver? course being offered at Brock for the Interlude, Dinner and Silent Auction, on Tuesday, December 9, at Club Wood is a rural family physician first time this semester. This course Roma. Reception at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. For more information, practicing in Dunnville, Ontario, for please contact Marilyn Emmett, Membership Chair, 905-646-5543; e-mail: is designed to provide insights and nearly 25 years. In addition to [email protected] practical skills in the art of creating running his busy practice, he is and staging a dance performance, actively involved in teaching CFUW meeting: The Canadian Federation of University Women Niagara Falls using a "learning by doing" medical students and palliative care (CFUW) will holds its Christmas Dinner, on Tuesday, December 9, at the Old methodology. volunteers in the greater Niagara Stone Inn, Robinson Street, Niagara Falls. Symposium at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 Students learn the art of p.m. Cost is $35 including taxes and gratuities. area. He holds an appointment as choreography to create a dance, Assistant Professor of Family building on the skills learned in Niagara Symphony: The symphony will present its Pops series, Saturday, Medicine at McMaster University. December 13, 8 p.m. and Sunday, December 14 at 2:30 p.m., "Symphony The seminar will be held in other dance movement courses Holiday Celebration." Featured guests are William Vickers, narrator, and the Academic South Room 201. offered at Brock. What sets this Aragain Ringers handbell choir. A pre-concert talk will be given by handbell Admission is free and tickets are not program apart however, is the choir director Marjorie Slinn and Laura Thomas, Niagara Symphony required. For more information, opportunity for students to learn the Associate Conductor. Bring an unwrapped toy or book as a gift for a child in technical aspects of staging a dance need this season - donations accepted by St. Catha rines' Community Care, please contact Dr. John Corlett, Niagara Falls' Project S.H.A.R.E. and Weiland's Community Resource and Dean, Faculty of Applied Health performance including designing a Action Centre. Tickets $361 $32 senior 1 $10 students. Brock faculty or staff Sciences at Brock, at 905-688-5550, lighting plan, costume and make-up receive an additional 10 per cent off. Call 905-688-5550, ext. 3257, or order ext. 3385; e-mail: design, rehearsal planning and online at: www.niagarasymphony.org [email protected] program creation. Brock professor receives PUBLICATIONS Anco, s.c. and Pohjanpelto, J. Conserved currents of massless spin s fields, $250,000 to fund research Proc. Roy. Soc. 459 (2003),1215-1239. Anco, S.c. Parity violating spin-two gauge theories Phys. Rev. 0 67 (2003), in vascular diseases 124007. Hafer, C. L., and Olson, J. M. (2003). An analysis of empirical research on the scope of justice. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 7, 311-323. CLASSIFIED For sale: Yamaha 48" upright Oak Piano. One owner as new, asking $4800. Call 905-892-9969. For sale: Volvo Ski Rack, used. Carries up to four sets of skis. Suitable for S60 V70 XC70 S80 XC90. Asking: $120. Phone 905-892-9969. Rodman Hall holding holiday Brock News schedule weekend events The last issue of Brock News for 2003 will be published on Rodman Hall will get you in the Wednesday, December 10. The holiday spirit with two community deadline for submissions to this weekend events featuring musicians issue is Friday, November 28. and artists from the Niagara region. The first issue of 2004 will be Rodman Hall is proud to present published on Wednesday, January an outstanding performance of the 14. The deadline for submissions to Mercredi Musique String Chamber this issue is Friday, December 19. Ensemble who will perform a Christmas Concert on Saturday, November 29, at 8 p.m. The Ensemble features conductor David E. Holler and Lynne Honsberger, one of the most accomplished Scotland pianists in the area. A wine reception will follow the concert. Tickets are $30 and are available from Rodman Hall. Day on From the studios of Niagara's foremost artists, Rodman Hall is presenting its Annual Winter Art Fair Nov. 28 and Sale called Art to Go. From Tuesday, November 25 until Experts from Brock University, December 21, Rodman Hall will Niagara College, and the University Brock professor Hui Di Wang is the recipient of more than $250,000 in have on display over 200 funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). remarkable original works by local of Guelph will discuss politics, artists, including Brock University literature, history, whiskey, and students. Prices will range from $65 popular culture as part of Scotland Brock University Professor Hui Di is the first CIHR grant awarded to $750. A special open house and Day on Friday, November 28. Wang is the recipient of more than directly to a faculty member at the reception is scheduled for Sunday, The event will be held in the $250,000 in funding from the University. November 30, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Senate Chamber, from 9:15 a.m. to Canadian Institutes of Health liThe external research funding "Both of these events bring 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to Research (CIHR) to continue her process for Canadian university something special to the attend. study of vascular diseases such as professors is extremely community," says Tom Arkell, hypertension that affect thousands competitive," said Jack Miller, Interim Administrative Manager of Scotland Day will be presented of Canadians. Associate Vice-President, Research, Rodman Hall. "This is an by the Departments of History and Wang's innovative research looks at Brock. "We are proud of the opportunity for the community to Political Science, the Humanities at the outer layer of blood vessels, ongoing success of our professors, enjoy a weekend of art and music as Research Institute, the Office of called the adventitia, in connection in terms of the number and dollar we move into the holiday season." International Cooperation; the with hypertension. Traditionally, value of grants awarded to them. Rodman Hall is located at 109 St. Office of the President; and the research in vascular diseases, such This success recognizes the Paul Crescent, St. Catharines. Office of the Dean of Humanities. as hypertension, has concentrated substantial growth in scholarly For more information, please For more information, please on the role of the cells found in the research programs at Brock which contact: Tom Arkell, Interim inner and middle layers of the are at the forefront of advancements Administrative Manager, Rodman contact Paul Hamilton (Political . vessels. The adventitia has long that will benefit many aspects of Hall at: 905-684-2925, e-mail: Science) at ext. 4646, or Andrew · been considered a silent bystander society." trarke II @brocku.ca McDonald (History) at ext. 3569. in vascular function . More than 329 research projects "There has been very little are being funded in Ontario through attention focused on the role of the this latest CIHR announcement adventitia and that makes my which totals $138 million. The investigation a very novel research studies will be carried out at program," said Wang. "This universities and research institutions research will add new knowledge to throughout the province over the study in the treatment of periods of one to five years and cardiovascular disease, such as cover a wide spectrum of health atherosclerosis and diabetes." research. According to the Heart and liThe Government of Canada has Stroke Foundation of Canada, 50 more than doubled its health per cent of Canadians over age 55 research investment over the last have hypertension, and 87 per cent three years, and by doing so has of those cases go under-treated or contributed to Ontario's untreated. internationally-competitive health This funding announcement for research environment," said David Brock comes on the heels of a Collenette, Minister of Transport and recent report that showed Brock Minister responsible for the Greater Renowned author and Professor of Philosophy at the University of University had experienced the third Toronto Area, at a recent Toronto, Mark Kingwell, centre, was the guest speaker at the Faculty of largest percentage increase (68 per announcement in Toronto. Education Lectureship in Educational Controversy, on November 20. cent) in external research funding The Canadian Institutes of Health Kingwell is shown with Dr. Michael Manley-Casimir, Dean of the Faculty among Canadian universities Research is the Government of of Education, left, and Brock Professor John Novak. The title of between 2001 and 2002. Canada's premier agency for health KingwelJ's address was "Walking in the City: A Philosopher's Education." Kingwell has lectured extensively to academic and popular audiences research. Its objective is to excel in Brock was awarded a $100,000 throughout the world, and speaks frequently on cultural issues for grant from the CIHR last year to the creation of new knowledge and television and radio. He has authored seven books, and his works have develop research programs in its translation into improved health been translated into eight languages. He is a contributing book reviewer nursing, community health sciences for Canadians, more effective health for The Globe and Mail, and his writing on culture and politics has and wellness, neuroscience, and services and products and a appeared in more than 40 mainstream publications. children and youth. This latest grant strengthened health-care system. Brock a leader in technology with activation of wireless network Brock University is one of the Provost at Brock. "This new network from graduates and parents of Brock reasons, the University turned off most technologically advanced will help to address the pressures of students." non-secure access to Brock servers universities in Canada with the the double cohort year by lessening There are currently 50 hot spots from the wireless networks. activation this fall of a new high demand for computer labs and by across the campus, meaning there Users must use secure versions of speed wireless network which opening up more public areas for are 50 overlapping areas which the applications. This wireless allows students to move around students to study and to do create wide zones of coverage. system can be expanded to handle campus with their laptop and PDA research." Users within these zones have full increased demand and changes in computers while remaining The network currently covers 60 access to the wireless Internet. technology. The University currently connected to the Internet. per cent of the main campus, with About 250 students are using the supports the 802.11 b wireless This technology enhances plans to reach 100 per cent wireless capabilities right now, and standard. This standard gives the learning and research opportunities coverage late next year. Current that number is expected to increase broadest range for consumer use. for students by providing them with coverage includes many of the large dramatically in the coming months. In a recent Globe and Mail increased computer access. classrooms, small seminar/teaching The new technology also supports student satisfaction survey, Brock Students with a laptop computer rooms not previously hard wired, roaming, meaning computer users ranked fifth overall among 38 and a wireless network card (sold as corridors and large student can move from place to place on Canadian universities in technology. a standard item with many laptops) gathering areas. campus while remaining connected This fifth overall ranking in the will have full Internet access to The $100,000 investment in to the Internet as long as they Technology category reflects student online library resources and e-mail computing and telecommunications remain within the network's zones satisfaction in the areas of computer accounts, and they can retrieve infrastructure includes $30,000 in of coverage or return to the campus availability, up-ta-date computer course information and submit donations from Brock graduates and within a two-hour time frame. equipment, computer help line assignments from their computers. parents of Brock students through The University has designed the assistance, on-line library resources, Faculty and staff can also take the University's TeleGrad wireless network to be as flexible as access to course material on-line, advantage of the seamless, portable fundraising program. The balance of possible by supporting a variety of labs and research equipment, and opportunities offered by a wireless the cost was covered by the brands of computers and network campus Internetle-mail network. campus. University. cards. Faculty, staff and students can "As a technology-based "Bringing the latest technology to simply scan for available wireless university, Brock is committed to the campus is a key priority for the networks, connect to the access Physical Education ensuring that the latest information University, but it is an extremely point and bring up a Web browser. technologies are readily available to costly investment," said Christine They will be redirected to a secured Professor wins students in order to enhance their Jones, Director of Development and Web site to type in their campus e learning and research opportunities Alumni Affairs. "We are truly mail account and password to . prestigious to the fullest," said Dr. Terry Boak, appreciative of the generous support obtain access to the campus international award Vice-President, Academic, and we have received for this initiative network backbone. For security A Brock University IW E D N E S DAY, DECEMBER 1 0 2 0 0 3 Professor who has demonstrated a lifetime of contribution as a teacher and leader in physical education, particularly in dance, was recently A newsletter for faculty and staff at Brock St. Catharines, Ontario recognized with University, Professor Nancy a prestigious Francis-Murray award by an international organization. Univer-sity awarded altllost $1 tIlillion Nancy Francis-Murray, an Associate Professor in Brock's Department of Physical Education to fund indirect costs of research and Kinesiology, was named as a Fellow to the North American Anthony Tirabassi, MP for Society of Health, Physical Niagara Centre, on behalf of Allan Education, Recreation, Sport and Rock, Minister of Industry, recently Dance (NASHPERSD) at a recent announced that Brock University ceremony at the Canadian will receive a total of $961,886 this Association for Health Physical year to help cover indirect costs Education, Recreation and Dance associated with federally sponsored (CAHPERD) Conference in research. Winnipeg, Manitoba. "This is an important investment The Fellowship acknowledges in Brock University as this region individuals who have demonstrated looks increasingly to innovation as a outstanding competence through source of economic growth and professional involvement over a solutions to health and period of at least 20 years and for environmental challenges," said making significant contributions Tirabassi. through professional or scholarly "Universities, colleges and literature and sustained leadership affiliated research institutes are the contributions within their diScipline. backbone of the Canadian Francis-Murray, of Weiland, is a innovation system, both as native Albertan who taught at Brock generators of knowledge and as from 1978 to 1982. After spending training grounds for highly skilled seven years at the University of personnel," said Rock. "This Regina, Francis-Murray returned to program follows through on our Brock in 1989. commitment to work with "I am thrilled with this award," universities and colleges to find a said Francis-Murray. "This honour of permanent solution to the challenge a fellowship at the highest level of funding the indirect costs validates my work and is very associated with federally sponsored Niagara Centre MP Anthony Tirabassi, second from right, speaks with encouraging to me that our society research." Brock University students and administrators recently in the research recognizes the critical need for all Tirabassi made the funding laboratory of Dr. Andy Reynolds, a faculty member with the Department Canadians to value the role of announcement on December 3, of Biological Sciences and with the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture movement in healthful living." during a visit to Brock. Among those Institute. Tirabassi announced that Brock will receive $961,886 this year Throughout her professional life, joining him at the event, held in the Francis-Murray has played a research lab of Dr. Andy Reynolds, from the federal government to help cover indirect costs associated with significant role in CAHPERD. She a faculty member with the federally sponsored research. Joining Tirabassi are, from left, Amal served as Chair of the Dance Department of Biological Sciences Ehtaiwesh, a master's student in Biological Sciences, Eric Pearson, an Committee, was Chair of the Annual and with the Cool Climate undergraduate student in the Oenology and Viticulture program, Ala Adabi, Canadian American Dance Forum, Oenology and Viticulture Institute, a master's student in Biological Sciences, Dr. Jack Miller, Associate Vice and served as a member of the were 'David Atkinson, President of President of Research and Dean of Graduate Studies, and Dr. Ian Brindle, Sheila Stanley Educational Dance Brock, Dr. Ian Brindle, Dean of Dean of Mathematics and Science. Trust Fund. Mathematics and Science, Dr. Jack As a scholar, Francis-Murray co Miller, Associate Vice-President of Research and Dean of Graduate President's Annual Eggnog Party authored the internationally recognized text "Children and Studies, students and other guests. All members of faculty and staff are cordially invited to the President's Movement: Physical Education in "This is a welcome investment Annual Eggnog Party and Twenty-five Years of Service Recognition, on that will help our University the Elementary School," in addition Wednesday, December 10, 3:30 to 5 p.m., at Pond Inlet Refectory. Continues on page 4 Continues on page 2 Faculty member to receive Premier's Award Macaroni and Cheese These Brock University students can be forgiven for being so excited. They have never been surrounded by so much macaroni and cheese before. The 1,535 boxes of macaroni and cheese donated by students and used to create an intricate domino course in Walker Complex Gym 1 will be donated to charity. See story on page 4 Professor Heather Lee Kilty Brock University Professor Heather Lee Kilty is among six distinguished graduates of Ontario Brock's Marsh honoured at Chatelaine BUFS opens new colleges who will be presented with a prestigious 2003 Premier's Award Women of Influence Luncheon in the Health Sciences category. season Jan. 11 A 1969 graduate of Niagara Brock student Jennifer Marsh was The Brock University Film College's Social Service Worker one of 18 female scholar-athletes Society (BUFS) will open its Winter program, Kilty went on to earn a honoured by the Ontario University 2004 season on Sunday, January 11 PhD from Walden University in Athletics (OUA), on November 20, with the screening of Winged Minneapolis, Minn. She is currently at the Chatelaine Women of Migration, directed by Jacques an Assistant Professor at Brock, Influence Luncheon, held at the Perrin (Euro Co-prod. 2001). The where she teaches courses in Metro Toronto Convention Centre. film is a breathtaking documentary workplace health and ergonomics, The OUA recognized an about several species of birds from as well as leadership courses to outstanding young woman from around the world captured on film undergraduate nursing students. She each of the Ontario universities with an intimacy previously also operates Kilty Resource who have excelled both in unattainable. Associates, which offers academics and athletics this past All screenings are held in the David S. Howes Theatre, beginning counselling, training and research year. at 7 p.m. Membership fee (January services. Congratulating them on their Kilty has delivered a leadership to April) is $11 or two for $20. accomplishments was Canada's first Membership proVides reduced development course to more than woman in space and luncheon 4,000 nurses throughout Ontario as admission, $5, to all screenings and keynote speaker, Dr. Roberta the reduced parking fee of $3. a facilitator for the Leadership Bondar. Members who display a valid Brock Institute. She has volunteered for Bondar awarded each recipient parking pass will be able to park many causes, helped launch several with a personally autographed copy free. Non-member tickets for organizations, run for regional and of her new book, an engraved individual films are $7. provincial office, hosted a series of jewelry box from the OUA and Memberships may be obtained at cable TV shows, and published a several other gifts from the sponsors the door or from the Box Office, book entitled Influence, Choice and of the event. Centre for the Arts, 905-688-5550, Drugs. Marsh, of Port Perry, Ontario, is a ext. 3257. "Dr. Kilty is a wonderful example member of the Brock Badgers Other films scheduled for the of the important role that college rowing team. For the past four Winter series include: graduates play in all aspects of our years, she has been working • January 18: At 5 in the Afternoon, society," said Dan Patterson, directed by Sam ira Makhmalbaf towards her Bachelor of Science President of Niagara College. "We (France, 2003), a woman who degree with Honours in the Earth have always urged our students and Brock student Jennifer Marsh with longs for an education denied her Sciences. graduates to make the most of their Dr. Roberta Bondar. by the ousted regime in the first education, to pursue lifelong Currently, Marsh is a Teaching film made in Afghanistan since Assistant for the first-year Earth part of the women's eight that the fall of the Taliban. learning, and to serve the placed third in the Canadian communities in which they live. Dr. Science Labs, as well as the Vice • January 25: The Magdalene University Championships. Always Kilty embodies all of the qualities to President of the Brock Geology Sisters, (Peter Mullan, Ireland/UK, one to make the best out of a which we hope our students and Club. She also works as a research 2003), young girls are forced into situation, she is currently coaching graduates will aspire." assistant for Dr. Frank Fueten, virtual slave labour by the the women's novice crew, as she Established in 1992, the Premier's studying the microstructural geology Catholic Church in this winner of recovers from a back injury that is the top prize at the Venice Film Awards recognize the achievements field. In 2001, she received the preventing her from competing. She Festival. and contributions to community of second-year Earth Sciences Award, as well as the Edhorn Prize in has been a volunteer coach for six • February 1: Falling Angels, graduates of Ontario colleges. The director Scott Smith (Canada, awards are presented annually to Paleontology, recognizing students years. with the highest average in their For the past two years, Marsh has 2003) follows up his award six graduates in the categories of winning Rollercoaster with this Creative Arts and Design, class. received OUA All-Star awards, as well as the President's Award, given adaptation of Barbara Gowdy's Community Services, Business, Marsh has claimed seven OUA tragicomic novel about the to varsity athletes who show Health Sciences, Technology and rowing medals at Brock, striking tensions within a unique Recent Graduate. gold three times. In 2001, she was a excellence in academics. Canadian family (with Callum (from Niagara College files) Keith Rennie and Miranda Physical Education Professor wins Richardson). prestigious international award • February 29: The Republic of Continued from page 1 Love (Canada, 2003), directed by Brock University internationally acclaimed Deepa Careers begin here! Brock News to numerous articles and has Mehta (Fire, Bollywood received substantive research grants Hollywood), an adaptation of Carol Shields' novel offers a wry E-Mail submissions to: schedule to pursue further understanding of [email protected] dance and physical education. She look at romance in the 21 st University Web site: www.brocku.ca The first Brock News issue of has also given numerous century (starring Bruce Brock News is a publication of the 2004 will be published on presentations across North America, Greenwood, Edward Fox, Martha Office of External Relations. Wednesday, January 14. The as well as in Malaysia, the Henry, Claire Bloom and Gary 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 Farmer). FAX 905-641-5216 deadline for submissions to this Philippines and Australia. issue is Friday, December 19. "Nancy has been among North • March 14: Barbarian Invasions (Canada, 2003), Quebecois Editor: Caroline Bourque Wiley As of January, Caroline America's leading advocates for the Communications Director: Mike Farrell Bourque Wiley will be the Editor director Denys Arcand (Jesus of physical in education, and this Montreal), revisits the characters of Brock News. She can be The next issue of Brock News is Wednesday, honour is one that is richly of The Decline of the American reached at ext. 4687. Please January 14, 2004 with a firm copy deadline of deserved," said John Corlett, Dean Empire 17 years later, turning his Friday, December 19, 2003, at 4:30 pm. continue to e-mail submissions to: of the Faculty of Applied Health cynical wit on contemporary [email protected] Sciences at Brock. "It is thrilling to social mores. PUBLICATION IS EVERY :1 WEEKS see one of Brock's faculty members Watch for the full schedule of ( .lIlada po.,1 t\gr~l'Il1l"nl ;: 41l0h.,)7(,7 receive this prestigious award." films early in the New Year. University awarded almost $1 million to fund indirect costs of CATI offers new research Continued from page 1 curriculum-based respond to the challenge of funding indirect costs which are growing in school programs parallel to research programs," said c ~ Atkinson. "This permanent program 01 o provides a stable and predictable 6 source of funds that will facilitate it planning and the continued expansion of research activities." The Indirect Costs program addresses a key need identified by the university/college and medical research communities, and other stakeholders in consultations leading up to, and during, the National Summit on Innovation and Learning. It supports the research efforts of large and small universities by providing funding for indirect costs such as the operation and Martin Kusy, Dean of Brock's Faculty of Business, presents Brock maintenance of equipment and graduate Debi Rosati with the 2003 Faculty of Business Distinguished facilities, information management Heather Walker, Language Arts Graduate Award, during a recent reception in Toronto. Rosati, a former systems, and technology transfer teacher from College Avenue Public resident of Weiland, and founder of RosatiNet Inc, is a prominent and commercialization services. School in Guelph, Ontario, works venture catalyst in the Ottawa technology market. The Faculty of with her Grade 8 students during Business established the award to recognize a graduate who has earned CATI's Exploring Leadership prominence as a result of their exceptional professional achievements through Poetry program. and service to society. Holiday On November 3,54 Grade 8 students from Guelph, Ontario, attended Brock University to take part in a new experiential program, closings Exploring Leadership through Poetry, offered by Community University offices and the Adventure Training Initiatives James A. Gibson Library will be (CATI). This program is designed to closed for the Holiday Season support Grade 8 expectations in the effective 12 p.m. on December Ontario Curriculum for Languages. 24, and will re-open on January This adventurous program presents 5, 2004. During this period, a unique way to explore leadership Bt'ock . Canl'lda us 3/>.1 Campus Security Services will and life skill topics by using Un iVt!rSlly 51 t.6Iho,lnn •• Ont#rlo. unlock Schmon Tower's main reflective poetry that is active and It Mom ()t Of- .1 .,'H.ft"" 16 OOO.O() doors daily from 9:30 a.m. to 10 group based. UNITED WAY ""0"'., ..... ' $ . -- a.m. and from 1 :30 p.m. to 2 The students from College , ll.'(· 1"1) voLl"r'/? p.m. for anyone who does not Avenue Public School had the SEVENIY SlX 77rl'J ... ~ _ - possess an exterior door key and opportunity to play with words ---- - '//~ during adventurous games and to - BROCK UNIlEDWAV CAMPAIGN • -l'IJ it~!>If\I I ~ has a legitimate reason to enter -;.00;:;;,' I: 3339'" 0081 ' S147816~ the University. Faculty and staff reflect upon leadership qualities do not need a pass to gain access during team-building exercises. to the University provided they These insights were then transferred to creative poetry in a variety of Brock University United Way Campaign Co-chairs AI Ross, left, and have their own keys for access and can produce a Brock forms. Lorne Adams, present a cheque for $76,000 to Frances Hallworth, Students left with a compilation University I.D. card. Anyone else Executive Director, United Way of st. Catharines & District, during a of their work and teachers took recent event to celebrate the record-breaking campaign achievement. requiring entry must produce a home a support package to Congratulations once more to the Brock community. Thanks to the pass which can be obtained in continue the learning oack in their many caring people at Brock who supported the campaign this year. A advance from the Administrative classroom. special thanks to Linda Klop and members of the Bookstore for raising Assistant in their department. This program, along with an additional $935 at the final campaign event, the annual Bookstore They should also have with them programs in conflict management Craft and Penny Sale. their Brock University I.D. card. ana geology, are among the new For safety and welfare reasons, curriculum-based day programs anyone entering the University offered by CA TI. during this period should sign in Three new additional programs and out in the register which will are in the works: personal Cheesy event an extraordinary be located at the Welcome empowerment through creative arts, Centre in the Schmon Tower physics in outdoor adventure, and Lobby. Please contact the Walker leadership through Shakespeare. deed for charity Complex for its holiday hours. CATl's mission remains the same: to offer adventurous and experiential Students at Brock University he called an "extraordinary programs with the intention of turned a kitchen staple for initiative" on behalf of the builoing empowered individuals generations of university students community's needy. Brock with a greater awareness of into a modern-day engineering feat As the boxes tumbled, the gym themselves, their team members, by designing a domino course, was silent except for the rattling of their community, and the world complete with a bridge and two the dry pasta as each box fell and publications around them. A variety of CATI separate spirals, with 1,535 boxes for the gasps of excitement and awe programs are available to Brock of macaroni and cheese. students and staff, as well as as the domino effect worked its way win national schools, the community and Students with the Brock Off through the intricate maze. Campus Society and Residence corporate groups. Visit Organizers Jackie van Egmond, a Action Council (RAC) donated the a'Wards www.brocku.calcati to learn more. second-year Recreation and Leisure pasta boxes over a two-week The Office of External Relations period. The domino course was so Studies student and co-ordinator recently won two national awards CLASSIFIED long and elaborate that it covered with the Brock Off-Campus Society, from the Canadian Association of the floor of Gym 1 in the Walker and Tara Nichols, a third-year Child Communicators in Education For Sale: Snow board and Ski Complex. and Youth Studies/Concurrent (CACE) for excellence in equipment: Limited Snowboard 135 Brock President David Atkinson, Education student, who is co educational communications. with bindings, made in Austria, who gave the first tap to start the ordinator of the Community $100; Barefoot USA Snowboard domino sequence in motion at a Recognition Committee for RAC, Surgitef, a quarterly publication for graduates, received an Award of 145 with bindings, $100; Santa special celebration on December 3, said the pasta boxes will be donated Cruz Snowboard 160 with congratulated the students for what to the local United Way. Excellence, while the 2002-03 Annual Report was honoured with Eccentrick bindings, made in Italy, Slim Snowboard Bindings, an Award of Distinction. $100; $25; Airwalk Snowboard Boots, The competition is judged by an Children's Movement Program men's size 10, Thinsulate thermal The Saturday morning Children's Movement Program begins on January independent panel of marketing and insulation, olive green with black 10, and runs for eight Saturdays during the winter. Taught by senior Physical communications profeSSionals and trim, $50; Snowboard Boots, men's Education and Kinesiology students, the program allows children of all awards are given for demonstrated size 8, dark green and black, $50; abilities, aged "walking" to 12 years, the opportunity to run, jump, dance, excellence in research, planning Dynastar 180 Skis with bindings, climb and move! The Children's Movement Program is based on the execution and evaluation of $75; Dynastar 170 Skis with Movement Education model, which allows children to make choices and publications. bindings, $75; Raichle RX 860 dual decisions in following tasks given by instructors. Movement partners are CACE is a national association of density Ski Boots, ladies size 7 1/2, available for children who have special needs and require some extra professionals committed to white, $60; Roches Ski Boots, assistance. encouraging and enhancing Children's size 4 1/2, white with red Registration is available by phone, ext. 3387, or in person at the Walker excellence in communications in trim, made in Italy, $25. Phone Complex Welcome Desk. education. 905-687 -7315. Graduate student to FACULTY AND STAFF Brock Briefs... spe~k at geol.ogical society meetmg CHEMISTRY Rodman Hall holding Duncan Findlay, a graduate Professor Tomas Hudlicky, a Canada Research Chair, has been elected a holiday event student in the Department of Earth fellow in the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences. This is a great Rodman Hall is getting in the Sciences at Brock, will be the guest distinction, awarded for professional achievement in the area of arts, the holiday spirit with a community speaker at the next Niagara humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine and engineering. event featuring artists from the Peninsula Geological Society CLASSICS (NPGS) meeting. The NPGS meets Niagara region. Dr. Danielle Parks co-chaired the Archaeology of Cyprus session, entitled A every month at the Department of From the studios of Niagara's History of American Archaeologists on Cyprus, at the annual meetings of the Earth Sciences at Brock, in foremost artists, Rodman Hall is American Schools of Oriental Research with Dr. Ann-Marie Knoblauch presenting its Annual Winter Art MacKenzie Chown Complex, Room (Virginia Tech). The meetings were held November 19 to 22, in Atlanta, Fair and Sale called Art to Go. From D309. Findlay will speak at the Georgia. November 25 until December 21, Friday, December 12, meeting, GEOGRAPHY Rodman Hall will have on display which begins at 7:30 p.m. His talk, Dr. John N. Jackson, Professor Emeritus, was the guest speaker at a over 200 remarkable original works entitled "The Climate and colloquium on November 17, held in his honour at the University of Buffalo. by local artists, including Brock Cosmology of Micropalaeontology," is open to everyone. The occasion was the recent release of his work, The Mighty Niagara: One University students. Prices will River - Two Frontiers. The invited audience included representatives from range from $65 to $750. universities and government departments on both sides of the Niagara River Rodman Hall is located at 109 Thesis Defence for MA who have an interest in Canadian-American relationships. Attending the St. Paul Crescent, St. Catharines. student A MA Thesis Defence for Kevin event with Jackson was John Burtniak, former Special Collections Librarian at Ebert, Applied Health Sciences, will Brock and the co-author of The Mighty Niagara: One River - Two Frontiers. Winter activities abound be held on Wednesday, December MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES in Brock's new 17, at 9 a.m., in WH147. The title The editors of Triplopia, Tara Elliott and Gene Justice, as well as poets community guide! of his thesis is: "Tourism and the Michael Burch and Joseph Usowskiare have nominated Professor Alexandre The winter 2004 issue of the Precautionary Principle: A Survey of Amprimoz for the 2004 Pushcart Prize. Winners will be announced in April, Brock University Community Academic and Government 2004, and the 2004 edition of the Pushcart Prize will appear in the autumn Education & Activities guide has Stakeholders." Thesis Supervisor: Dr. of 2004. The poem that was the source for the nomination, "Funeral just arrived and is filled with unique David Fennell; External Examiner: Dialogue," was published this year by Trip/opia.com non-credit courses, world-class Dr. Bryan Smale, Department of The annual anthology will include more than 60 short stories, poems and Recreation and Leisure Studies, entertainment events and lots of essays selected from hundreds of small presses and literary journals. More University of Waterloo; Committee recreation ideas for all ages. Copies than 200 distinguished editors along with the Pushcart founding editor Bill Member: Dr. Ryan Plummer; Chair: of the guide were recently Henderson will select the works, which are nominated by previous recipients distributed to all Brock faculty and Dr. Michael P/y/ey. All are welcome. of the prize. staff. If you haven't received your MUSIC copy, gUides are available at the Karin Di Bella, pianist, performed a recital at the University of Western Welcome Centre in the Schmon Special service will mark retirement of Seminary Ontario, on November 21, with percussionist Devon Forne/li. The program Tower, your local public library or featured solo and duo works for piano and percussion by Canadian by calling Continuing Education at President composers. A special service marking the 905-688-5550, ext. 4775. Don't Harris Loewen conducted the Voices of Unity as part of a program, entitled occasion of the retirement of Dr. miss out on what's happening at "World Sacred Music as Dialogue," on November 29. The event, held at Jonathan Grothe and recognizing Brock this winter - get your copy Christ Church Cathedral in Hamilton, was sponsored by the Hamilton today. the 13 years he has served as Seminary President will be held on Interfaith Council. Loewen conducted the Etobicoke Centennial Choir and Sunday, January 25, 2004. The jazz instrumentalists in a program of "Yuletide Memories," performed in Swim lessons service will be held at Grace Etobicoke on December 5 and 6. He and the ECC also led a civic carol sing Winter Swim Registration will Lutheran Church, 213 Unwell Road, in Etobicoke on December 9. begin on Monday, December 15, at st. Catharines, beginning at 7:30 PSYCHOLOGY 5 p.m. p.m. Dr. Ralph Mayan, president of John Mitterer delivered an invited address, entitled "Hybrid learning and Register by phone at ext. 4060, Lutheran Church - Canada will be cognitive apprenticeship in teaching introductory psychology," at Active with MasterCard or Visa, or in the preacher. Special greetings and Learning: Connect, Engage and Integrate, a McGraw-Hili Ryerson Teaching, person at the Welcome Desk in the presentations will take place at a Learning and Technology Conference - 2003 Series, Ryerson University, Walker Complex. Late Registrations, reception, served by the Seminary November 24 to 25. Also, with co-presenters Gosha Zywno, Ryerson after December 15, can be made by Guild, following the service. A University, Professor and 3M Teaching Fellow, Tim Pychyl, Carleton phone at ext. 3387 or in person at dinner for invited guests will be University, Associate Professor and 3M Teaching Fellow, and Aline Germain the Welcome Desk in the Walker served in the Pond Inlet of Brock Rutherford, University of Ottawa, Professor and Director, Centre for Complex. University before the service. University Teaching, he presented a three-hour pre-conference workshop, entitled "Using collective experience to generate effective strategies for large class teaching," on November 23 . EVENTS Sid Segalowitz gave a talk to the Groupe de recherche en neuroscience et cognition at the Universite de Montreal, November 21, on "The Error-Related Niagara Symphony: The symphony will present its Pops series, Saturday, Negativity (ERN) and Performance Monitoring: the neural interface between December 13, 8 p.m. and Sunday, December 14, at 2:30 p.m., "Symphony cognition and emotion?" Holiday Celebration." Featured guests are William Vickers, narrator, and the SOCIOLOGY Aragain Ringers handbell choir. A pre-concert talk will be given by handbell Jane Helleiner was invited to present two lectures titled "The Cultural Politics choir director Marjorie Slinn and Laura Thomas, Niagara Symphony of Racism in Ireland" and "Researching and Writing Irish Travellers," at St. Associate Conductor. Bring an unwrapped toy or book as a gift for a child in Francis Xavier University, November 6 and 7. need this season - donations accepted by St. Catharines' Community Cares, Niagara Falls' Project S.H.A.R.E. and Weiland's Community Resource and PUBLICATIONS Action Centre. Tickets $361 $32 senior 1 $10 students. Brock faculty or staff receive an additional 10 per cent off. Call 905-688-5550, ext. 3257, or order Biktimirov, E.N., "An ounce of common sense is worth a pound of online at: www.niagarasymphony.org theory," Advances in Financial Education 1, Fall 2003, 1-12. CFUW meeting: The Canadian Federation of University Women of St. Biktimirov, E.N. and L. B. Nilson, "Mapping your course: Designing a Catharines invites the general public to attend an open meeting of the CFUW graphic syllabus for introductory finance," Journal of Education for at the Four Points Sheraton, 3530 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, on January 13, Business 78 (6), JulylAugust 2003, 308-312. 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Speaker Hans Tammemagi will present "Exploring the Grant, Barry Keith, ed. Film Genre Reader 3. Austin: University of Hill," A Guide to Canada's Past and Present. New members welcome. Texas Press, 2003. 636 + xx pp. This collection also contains Call 905-646-5543 for further information. Grant's essay, "Experience and Meaning in Genre Films." Centre for the Arts: Gift Certificates make great Rosmarin, Leonard. "Marxisme et messianisme dans Le Testament d'un stocking stuffers! Call the Box Office for information! poete juif assasine d'Elie Wiesel," in Dalhousie French Studies, Tickets for the following events, unless sold out, are special issue titled Litterature et ethique, vol. 64, Fall 2003, pp. available at the Box Office, 905-688-5550, ext. 25-35. Centre for the Arts 3257: Ron Sexsmith and Madviolet, December 16, Brock University 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Holly Singh B.M., Danyluk H.T., Vrbik J, et al.: "The Reisner-Sagoci McNarland and Shaye, January 15/04, 7:30 p.m., problem for a non-homogeneous half-space with a surface constraint," Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; The Heillig Manoeuvre, January 17/04, 7:30 p.m., Meccanica 38 #4 (2003) 453-465. Alphie's Trough; The Flaming Idiots, January 18/04, 2:30 p.m., Sean Singh B.M., Rokne, 1., Dhaliwal R. S. and Vrbik J: "Contact problem O'Sullivan Theatre, For ages 8+; Motus A Midsummer Night's Dream, 0 - for bonded nonhomogeneous materials under shear loading," Int. J. of January 28/04, 7:30 p.m., David S. Howes Theatre; Dave Coulier, January Math. and Math. Sci. 2003 # 29, 1821-1832. 29/04, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Smythe and Saucier, February 8/04, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre, For ages 7+; Kiran Ahluwalia, Vrbik J: "A novel solution to Kepler's problem," European J. of Phys. February 19/04, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Nearly Neil and the 24 #6 (2003) 575-583. Solitary Band, February 21/04, 7:30 p.m., Sean O'Sullivan Theatre; Sampradaya Dance: Revealed By Fire, February 28/04, 7:30 p.m., David S. Vrbik J, Singh B.M., Rokne, J., at al.: "The breaking of a Howes Theatre. non-homogeneous fiber embedded in an infinite non-homogeneous medium," Z. Angew Math. Phys. 54 #2 (2003) 212-223.