Industrial Research Chair in Plant Biotechnology

ISSN 0229.2378 gue h UNIVERSITY NEWS BULLETIN Volume 29 Number 22 May 30, 1985

Industrial research chair in plant biotechnology by Ann Middleton An industrial research chair in plant biotechnology of this field such as recombinant DNA, vector utiliza- has been established at Guelph. President Burt tion for gene transfer, or gene expression." Matthews says the chair is one of two funded for the Prof. Jack Pasternak of Waterloo's biology recently formed Guelph-Waterloo Biotech by the department is acting chairman of Guelph-Waterloo Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Biotech's Microbial Biotechnology Centre. He says and Allelix Inc., a research biotechnology and the chairs are designed to make the most of the development company. university's mandate for research. "This is not going The Guelph-Waterloo Biotech combines the to undermine what universities do," he says. "The expertise of scientists in plant, animal, microbial and program is not designed for industry to get a free industrial biotechnology at the two universities. A ride." The people chosen to occupy the chairs will Ian Attridge chair in microbial biotechnology will be located at be able to apply for grant money in the normal way, the University of Waterloo. he says, and in this way should provide a focus for Funding of up to $162,000 a year will be pro- research in biotechnology. vided for each of the two positions for five years, Guelph-Waterloo Biotech, the centre as separate Winegard Medal with an additional equipment grant of $38,000 in from the two chairs, is basically a research institute the first year for Guelph. Eighty per cent of the and not a training centre, says Prof. Pasternak. But funding will come from NSERC, and 20 per cent through the two industrial research chairs, graduate to OAC student from Allelix, Inc., a company formed by the Canada students will be trained and able to play an impor- Development Corporation, Labatt's and the Province tant role in the development of industrial biotech- Ian C. Attridge of Markham is the recipient of the of Ontario to identify areas of strategic importance nology in Canada. Winegard Medal for 1985. Awarded annually to the in biotechnology. The company intends to allow Guelph-Waterloo Biotech was formed with the graduand judged to be the most outstanding student, university research scientists to pursue their own approval of Senates at both universities last Decem- the Winegard Medal is the University's most presti- projects in this area. ber and is expected to act as a focus for innovative gious undergraduate award. Its winner must combine Dr. Jean Farrell, grants officer in NSERC's research in the growing field of biotechnology. The an outstanding academic record and participation University Industry Program, says this program is Plant Biotechnology Centre, under the direction of in extra-curricular activities with the personal attri- designed to help universities build on existing Prof. Kasha, and the Animal Biotechnology Centre, butes of leadership and citizenship. strengths in areas of science and technology of inter- under the acting directorship of Prof. John Phillips, est to industry. She says it will also support develop- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, are Mr. Attridge will graduate June 7 from the ment of research in fields where there is a current located on this campus. The Microbial Biotechnology resources management program in OAC with an industrial need. But "we don't expect industry to Group and the Industrial Biotechnology Centre, average over eight semesters above 80 per cent. This call the shots," she says. "This program should which has as its acting director chemical engineering academic standing is noteworthy for two reasons: increase activity at the universities — it is not contract professor Murray Moo Young, are at Waterloo. Dr. the long list of extra-curricular activities in which research. Industry has to see the long-term, rather Dennis Howell of the Centre for International Pro- he took part, and, in the words of a senior faculty than the short-term benefits." grams was acting director of Guelph-Waterloo Biotech member, his major was one in which "high marks President Matthews echoes this statement: "The in its early stages, but a permanent director is now are tough to achieve." establishment of the chair in plant biotechnology being sought. will provide significant enrichment of our research The search for scientists to fill the two chairs The medalist's on-campus extra-curricular program, both basic and applied, and will enhance will involve a panel from the two universities and activities included several student clubs, his College our interaction with Allelix, our industrial partner." Allelix, Inc. Final approval of the candidates must year executive, the College Royal committee, musical Prof. Ken Kasha, Director of Guelph-Waterloo come from NSERC. It is expected that the posi- activities, the Varsity team in Nordic skiing, and Biotech's Plant Biotechnology Centre, says the chair tions will be filledfall.❑fal1.❑ intramural teams in five other sports. Off-campus, will serve to encourage research in this key area. he was active in the Ontario Public Interest Research "Plant biotechnology is a priority area for crop Group of Guelph; the Federation of Ontario Natur- improvement in Canada," he says. "It has been alists; Friends of the Wye Marsh; the Guelph Envi- designated as such by the government." Existing ronmental Council; Guelph Field Naturalists; the strengths in this area must be bolstered to maintain International Coalition in Support of Environmental Programs; and crop efficiency and Canada's competitive edge in the Guelph Peace and Disarmament Conference of international markets, he says. 1984. He was also involved in a number of youth Youth Year and lay programs in the United Church. "We want an established person with both a national and international reputation for the posi- Continued on page 4. tion, one who is at the leading edge of some aspect 10th anniversary of Winegard Medal Guelph's best Peter Taylor

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the presen- played second fiddle to my career." He says it would tation of the W. C. Winegard Medal. This year's be a tough choice to have to give up either, but at recipient, Ian Attridge, is joining a select group of the centre of both is his family — his wife, Nancy, Guelph graduates who are a source of pride and a former junior high school teacher, and daughter inspiration to the University community. Step hanne. Former University of Guelph president Dr. William Winegard marks the anniversary with a Christine Zink (1978) letter from the House of Commons, where he is Guelph's member of Parliament. In it, he writes: In 1978, when Christine Zink first joined a large "It is not often that one has the opportunity to animal practice in Drayton, Ontario, the idea of a suggest terms of reference for the University's most woman veterinarian working with farm animals was Anne-Frances Miller prestigious student award. Such was my good for- "so inconceivable" to farmers in the area that some tune 10 years ago, and over the years I have become of them called her "young man," she writes. She "Quantum Effects in the Structure of Liquid Water," increasingly grateful that the Senate accepted the recalls many a midnight drive over deserted farm under the supervision of Physics professor Peter proposed terms. A university-wide competition roads to help a cow give birth, returning home at Egelstaff. always stimulates interest, especially when academic sunrise knowing there was still a full day's work In 1982 he married Darlene Maurer, and their excellence and extra-curricular activities form the ahead. daughter Athena Catherine-Beth was born earlier basis of the competition. The men and women who After two years of practice, Dr. Zink returned this year. have won the medal have been Guelph at its best. to OVC for post-graduate work, and is now doing Mr. Root is a youth group leader in the First I have been proud to know them." research on "The Pathogenesis of Corynebacterium Baptist Church in Guelph, and was president of the The News Bulletin wrote to previous winners of equi Pneumonia in Foals." In 1983, she passed the Baptist Youth of Ontario and Quebec in 1983-1984. the Winegard Medal and received letters, and some American College of Veterinary Pathologists special- photographs, from seven of the nine gold medalists: ity board examination. She expects to graduate with Peter Taylor, BA, 1976 recipient; Christine Zink, a PhD this year, and is deciding between a position Anne-Frances Miller (1982) DVM, 1978 recipient; Timothy Henshaw, DVM, on faculty at a veterinary school or post-doctoral From New Haven, Connecticut, Ms. Miller writes 1979 recipient; John Root, B.Sc., 1981 recipient; research at a medical school in the United States. to say she is at Yale University in the chemistry Anne-Frances Miller, B.Sc., 1982 recipient; Nicole Away from academic work, her interests include department doing research on photosynthetic oxygen Didicher, BA, 1983 recipient; and James Sidlofsky, playing goalie for the Department of Pathology's evolution for her PhD thesis. The move to chemistry BA, 1984 recipient. As of press time Monday, there women's hockey team, taking her golden retriever from her undergraduate studies in molecular genetics was no response from Marl Saunders, B.Sc., 1977 to obedience trials, and singing in a 400-voice mass and biophysics "has been good for me," she says. recipient, and Elaine Courtice, B.Sc., 1980 recipient. choir. "The chemistry I am learning helps me to better The following is a summary of their achievements, understand how enzymes work and macromolecules both professional and personal, and their future Tim Henshaw (1979) interact with their environment." hopes and plans. After three years in a private veterinary practice Last year she married Ganpathy Murthy, a in Barrie, Dr. Henshaw became a staff veterinarian fellow Yale graduate student in physics. Together, with United Breeders Inc. of Guelph, and now works they enjoy hiking, camping and reading, and are Peter Taylor (1976) out of the Alliston office. His responsibilities include planning a trip to India this summer. The first recipient of the Winegard Medal is now field service, education and research. He has returned "I have told Ganpathy a lot about Guelph," she manager of the University's Print Publications, which to campus as guest lecturer at OVC and OAC, and has says, and "we are looking forward to visiting (the is responsible for providing centralized graphic done extensive speaking throughout the province for University) on a sunny, autumn day when the maples design, typesetting and print publications co- the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. along Winegard Walk are all aflame." ordination to the University community. Dr. Henshaw is people's warden of St. Peter's Mr. Taylor is also a poet — his first book, First Anglican Church in Minesing, president of the Epistle to Dr. Tarr, was published by Gryphon Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners, secre- Nicole Didicher (1983) tary of the Simcoe County Holstein Club, and a live- Press in 1976. He printed and bound the book Ms. Didicher is finishing the first year of her himself, and some copies are still available. stock judge. PhD studies at Queen's University, where she obtain- Trainer, which he considers his most important In 1980 he married Jane Sinclair, FACS '78, ed her MA last year. work to date, was published by Paget Press in 1980, and they have a daughter, Christena, "future Uni- Her Master's degree work centred on the medieval and a second chapbook, The Masons, came out that versity of Guelph class of 2005." period of English literature, and she plans to do same year. A third chapbook, Aphorisms, was doctoral research in 18th-century literature. printed in 1982. "Being a careerist and a poet is sometimes a John Root (1981) schizophrenic existence," writes Mr. Taylor. "I never Mr. Root continues to study at Guelph — he seem to have enough energy or time to do both as received an M.Sc. in liquid state physics in 1983, James Sidlofsky (1984) well as I might like to. Regrettably, my writing has and is now working on his PhD. His thesis is on the Mr. Sidlofsky is a student in the LLB program 2 Christine Zink Tim Henshaw John Root

Senate summary In a brief meeting May 21, Senate: • Added S. Blakely, B. Bonnett, G. Bos and R. Hall to the Committee on Student Petitions, and deleted B. Brown, D. Fox-Revett, U. Arajs, K. Maki and L. H. Wright; added S. Preusser to the Library Committee and deleted P. Marsh and P. Montgomery; and added C. Hughes to the Committee on Educa- tional Development and deleted R. Reed. • Approved five Senate appointees to the selection committee for Dean of Graduate Studies — faculty members R. McCrindle, D. P. Ormrod and Nicole Didicher James Sidlofsky V. E. Valli, and graduate student members K. Cockell and J. Rzadki. at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law. He gram, Centre for Spanish-speaking Peoples. This • Approved the list of graduands for spring is the University of Toronto representative on the summer he is working with Diamond, Fairbairn & Convocation. Canadian Bar Association, a member of the Faculty Steinberg, barristers and solicitors, in Toronto, and • Approved a revision to the 1986-1987 Gradu- of Law articling and summer jobs committee, and as a research assistant for University of Toronto law ate Calendar, Section I 4.5 "Seminar Courses, director, University of Toronto student legal aid pro- professor Bernard Green. ❑ Practica and Internships." • Approved a graduate polymer science and engineering option within the M.Sc. and PhD programs of (GWC) 2. Mutual respect • Received for information Guidelines for Graduate Students, Faculty and Programs Com- Practices & principles for graduate students, faculty mittees (see accompanying article). • Received for information additions to gradu- The new Guidelines for Graduate Programs for the supervisor, the student and the graduate com- ate and associated graduate faculty. students and faculty covers the process from initial mittee at the time of application and admission, as application to completion of thesis or major report. well as during the period of study and thesis writing. The following people have been named to graduate Dean of Graduate Studies Carlton Gyles says Policy on financial support for the student, the pro- faculty: R. Y. Yada, Food Science; George E. the policy is not intended to be used in a legalistic gram of study, research methodology and publish- Jones, Crop Science; and Christopher Whitfield, or regulatory manner, but is expected to be helpful ing of findings is also set out. Microbiology. to faculty and graduate students. He says there is It is expected that the guidelines will be incor- Names to associated graduate faculty are: a need for a document to clarify policies, not only porated into a booklet being prepared for faculty Werner Scholte, Technical University, Berlin/Animal for students coming from other countries, but also and graduate students that would also include inform- and Poultry Science; John E. Thompson, University for graduate faculty and Canadian students not ation such as time schedules for theses, criteria for of Waterloo/Biophysics; Ernst Zimmer, Federal familiar with the procedure. "This is largely a state- appointment to graduate faculty and the role of the Research Centre of Agriculture/Engineering; and ment of existing traditions for the benefit of people supervisor. These booklets will be available to Christopher Morgan, Geography. ❑ coming into our system," he says. faculty and students through each department. • Received for information the Library's hours All departments have graduate studies commit- of operation for the spring semester 1985. tees with a chairperson who serves as graduate co HAFA case studies funded • Approved allocation of the Library acquisi- ordinator. In the natural sciences and engineering, tion fund to colleges and academic units for 1985- it is common for students to come to study with a Profs. Cathy Ralston and Jo Marie Powers, School of 1986 as advice to the President. particular faculty member, but this occurs less Hotel and Food Administration, have received • Approved that the Committee on University often in other areas. "It is important that someone funding from the Small Business Secretariat, federal Planning, on the basis of budget information and be identified in each department for graduate stu- Department of Regional and Industrial Expansion, consideration of relevant reports and documents dents to go to for advice," says Dr. Gyles. This to write a series of case studies in small business. from all units in the University, present Senate annu- person may be the graduate co-ordinator or the The grant, which was received under the Man- ally with a summary review of the University budget designated supervisor. agement Excellence in Small Business Program, will for the succeeding year and provide additional The six-page document was prepared by the enable them to develop case studies focusing on comments when appropriate. Board of Graduate Studies at the suggestion of Vice- small business problems specifically relating to the • Approved that Working Group 1 conduct a President, Academic, Howard Clark who brought hospitality industry for use in HAFA's undergradu- second and last review of departments and schools back Dalhousie University's graduate studies guide- ate program. The cases will be used to teach problem- in 1985-1986. Thereafter, WG1 will continue to lines from a visit to Halifax. Although the Guelph solving techniques relating to small business, to function from time to time as a sub-committee of document serves the same purpose, it is completely describe small business problems which commonly CUP, and Working Group 2 will act, in a like relation- different from the Dalhousie paper. arise, and to acquaint students with the complexity ship, to provide information or resolve questions in The guidelines suggest appropriate actions for of small business operations. ❑ support of CUP's deliberations. ❑ 3 and '66)aformerfacultymemberintheDepart. Stevenson istoaddressafternoonConvocationJune7. ment ofCropScience.Hewasnamedagriculture Ontario MinisterofAgricultureandFoodRoss minister earlierthismonth,succeedingMr.Andrewes. (see Stevenson toaddressConvocation Continued frompage1. scheduled. FederalAgricultureMinisterJohnWise, He replacesOntarioHealthMinisterPhilipAndrewes, a graduateoftheAssociateDiplomainAgriculture mony June4.Dr.KeithIngold,NationalResearch Program, istoaddresstheDiplomagraduationcere- awards fromtheNaturalSciencesandEngineering scholarships, anumberofin-courseprizesandschol- 4 tion SocietyofAmericascholarship—oneonly arships, andtwosummerundergraduateresearch the topCanadianstudent. academic programinresourcesmanagement,which semester, heco-ordinatedastudentreviewofthe graduate teachingcommittee.Duringhisfinal Science, Mr.Attridgewasamemberoftheunder- dents inconservation-orientedprograms.Hewas and activities,hisroleasarecognized leaderamong made recommendationsthatwillbeincorporated 18 offeredinNorthAmericabytheSCSAtostu- shops onhisowninitiative,haswritten onawide his fellowstudents,andintellectual maturity. balance asastudentwithwiderange ofinterests into futureprogramchanges. Research Council.In1984,hewonaSoilConserva- He hasattendednumerousconferences andwork- with areceptionanddisplayintheMacdonald June 14and15. The UniversityofGuelphCricketClubandthe first ballofamatchbetweentheOntario dinner are$20,andcanbeobtainedatthebox Stewart ArtCentre,followedbyadinnerin of thefirstcricketgameeverplayedinGuelph cricket clubat1p.m.,onthefrontcampus or fromRussMilliner,821-1815. office intheUniversityCentrecourtyard;from City ofGuelpharecelebratingtheanniversary match) isat6p.m. break isat4p.m.,andstumps(theendofthe between JohnstonandCreelmanhalls.Atea "Cricket Day"inGuelph,andhewillbowlthe Creelman Hallat7:30p.m.Ticketsforthe be donatedtotheMacdonaldStewartArt Dudley Gibbs,DepartmentofMusic,Ext.3144; Centre. Lieutenant-Governor's XIandtheUniversity News Bulletin, All otherConvocationaddresseswillcontinueas Dr. StevensonisaGuelphgraduate(OAC'65 While atGuelph,Mr.Attridgewontwoentrance Within theDepartmentofLandResource A facultymembercomplimentsMr.Attridge's The celebrationbeginsJune14at6p.m., Mayor NormJaryistodeclareJune15 Proceeds fromtheweekendactivitiesareto ❑ celebration to cricket Invitation May 23)whoisunabletoattend. to receiveanhonoraryDoctorofLawsdegree,will June 6.Dr.JohnMeisel,Queen'sUniversity,whois who isthegraduatestudentrepresentativetoSenate, student JanisRandallofGuelphisthefirstrecipi- speak intheafternoon. June 5,andDr.JohnBlack,ChiefLibrarian,will speak atmorningConvocationJune6.Dr.Douglas address themorningceremonyJune7. Science degree,willspeakatafternoonConvocation ent oftheWalterN.VaughanMedal.Ms.Randall, Janis Randall and Literature,istoaddressthemorningceremony Council, whoistoreceiveanhonoraryDoctorof a deepinterestinsocialissuesandcommitmentto Graduate Studiesin1980,andistobemadean College ofFamilyandConsumerStudiesgraduate in Lahr,WestGermany. environmental concerns. or presentedpapersfortheFederationofOntario range oftopicsforthe Honorary FellowoftheUniversityGuelph,will gard Medal.Theothernomineesfor 1985 were: student eachyearforconsiderationtheWine- date onotherrecipientsoftheaward,seeaccom- Department ofLandResourceScience. Naturalists, theOntarioFieldNaturalistsand Killam, Chairman,DepartmentofEnglishLanguage Sally AnnLawrenceBell-Knight,Arts; Rebecca Governors/Senate dinnerJune5.Thiswillbethe Chancellor WilliamA.StewartataBoardof Markham, Mr.AttridgeattendedMarkhamDistrict panying article,"Guelph'sBest.") 10th yearthemedalhasbeenawarded.(Foranup- High Schoolandcompletedhissecondaryschooling FACS; MargotJoanFinstad,CPS;David Douglas Elizabeth JaneRodgers,CBS;Lisa Martin, Langlotz, CSS;andJanetKatherinePegrum, OVC. Each ofGuelph'ssevencollegesnominatesone The sonofMr.andMrs.DonAttridge Dr. HerbertArmstrong,whoretiredasDeanof He willreceivetheWinegardMedalfrom One ofhisteachersnotesthatMr.Attridgehas First Vaughanmedalrecipient Ontarion, ❑ and haswritten

Illustration Services. ❑ Spring semesterenrolment is alsoaregularparticipantinStudentSenator Senate dinnerJune5. is toreceivetheawardatBoardofGovernors/ Objectives CommitteeandtheUniversity's Educational Development,theUniversity'sAimsand graduate student—withhighacademicstandingwho annually toastudentsenator—graduateorunder- the lateSecretaryofSenate,isbeingawarded from thesametimelastyear,accordingtofigures part-time undergraduateenrolmentisupthissemester Caucus. Committee ontheStudyofDayCareService.She activities. has madeasignificantcontributiontoSenate undergraduate enrolment,includingsummersession enrolled, comparedto1,115lastspring.Part-time released byRegistrarArnoldHolmes. Select GroupofTanneryWorkers."Hersupervisor of 1984. registration, is2,069,upfrom1,890inthespring plete workonherPhDby1986. is Prof.RosalindGibson.AB.Sc.graduateofthe series ofrecommendationstothegovernment, A Britishcommitteeformedtostudytheefficiency Full-time undergraduateenrolmentisdownand University ofToronto,Ms.Randallplanstocom- within thenextyearonaprogramforimplement. of universitymanagementinEnglandhasmadea Randall's thesistitleis"TheChromiumStatusofa Universities, staff andintroducinglinemanagement systemsand appointed theefficiencystudycommittee,jointly also suggeststhattheUGCandBritain'sCommittee commission reachagreementwitheachuniversity ture andstaffingoftheUGC. and commissionanexaminationoftherole,struc- horizon" foruniversities;fundacademicbuy-outs; long-term planning;restorea"longerfunding provide broadpolicyguidelineswithinwhichthe universities. Square, LondonWC1H9EZ.Costis 15pounds. include annualperformanceappraisalsofacademic dual universitiesandformakingcomparisonsbetween inputs andoutputs,"designedforusewithinindivi- develop arangeofperformanceindicators,covering of Vice-ChancellorsandPrincipals(CVCP),which progress intoaccountwhenallocatinggrants."It ing therecommendationsinitsreport,and"take rolling academicandinstitutionalplans. institutions." UGC anduniversitiescanundertakestrategic University GrantsCommission(UGC),andthe UK universitiesreleased She hasservedontheSenateCommittee The WalterN.VaughanMedal,inmemoryof There are1,003full-timeundergraduates A PhDstudentinappliedhumannutrition,Ms. The committeerecommendsthatgovernment The committee'sreport, To theUGC,committeesuggeststhat The recommendationsaimedattheuniversities Efficiency studyon ❑ ❑ is availablefromtheCVCP,29Tavistock Efficiency Studiesin ❑ Guelph first explored closer industrial inter- Furthering the action several years ago with the formation of a study reviewing its involvement in industrially-related industrial research and scientific activities. The Report of the Committee on Industrial Research was presented to Senate in January 1982 and the Industrial Interaction interaction effort Strategy approved. The first step in implementing the strategy was setting up an Office of Industrial The University's Industrial Services initiative took a Services and appointing Ronald Dolynchuk as Director major step forward in April when Christopher of Industrial Services. Mr. Ostrovski has been on Ostrovski joined the Office of Research as technology campus since April 8 and the search is now on for an development officer. The position was created as innovation officer to complete the industrial interface part of a three-year contract with IDEA (Innovation team. Development for Employment Advancement) Corpor- ation to support the on-campus identification and marketing of commercially significant technologies. Guelph is one of 10 Ontario universities to benefit from the $3-million Commercial Development Program introduced earlier this year by IDEA. Guelph Chris Ostrovski and Waterloo are the first universities to hire technology development officers under the program, Mr. digestion of animal wastes in southwestern Ontario. Ostrovski says. This reflects Guelph's strong commit- Mr. Ostrovski applied his expertise in environment to industrial interaction. mental engineering in Brazil, where he worked with IDEA is an Ontario crown corporation, funded the Brazilian ethanol fuel program for three years. through BILD (Board of Industrial Leadership and The country is the world's largest producer of fuel Development). One of the largest pools of technology- alcohol. focused venture capital in Canada, IDEA was "In Brazil, I had to become a jack of all trades," established to encourage the commercial development he says. "I worked on the ethanol project, pollution of new technologies by new and existing Ontario control using aquatic plants, anaerobic fermentation, companies. The corporation is placing technology and sanitation systems for the slums in Rio de development officers on campuses, and in return, Janeiro. He also ran his own company in Brazil expects to be kept informed of ideas and develop- which was involved in developing micro alcohol plants ments at universities. and consulting in energy systems. Mr. Ostrovski brings varied experience to his After returning to Canada, Mr. Ostrovski set up position at Guelph. He has a bachelor's degree in a company in Winnipeg which develops energy tech- urban environmental planning from Brock University nology. The firm works with other industries and The innovation officer will be hired under the and a Master's degree in environmental engineering with government on major energy projects. from the University of Western Ontario. In August, terms of a three-year $300,000 agreement for an he will defend his PhD thesis at Western. His thesis innovation centre at Guelph. The Ontario Minister of 'Bottomless well of ideas' research involved a systems analysis of anaerobic Industry and Trade, Andy Brandt, made the announce- As technology development officer, Mr. ment April 22 at the University. Mr. Dolynchuk says Ostrovski will be scouting the University to find ideas the ideal candidate will have business or entrepre- or developments that could be commercialized. "I neurial expertise. The Industrial Services team will saw in REX (Registry of Research Expertise) that we facilitate discovery and development of ideas, innova- have 882 researchers. I'll bet that represents a nearly tions and inventions that have commercial promise. As of News Bulletin deadline May 24, the following bottomless well of ideas. I hope to get to know every- Already, two licensing agreements have been opportunities were available on campus. one involved in research — faculty, graduate students completed and five more are being negotiated. and technicians. Ideally, I'd like to chat with everyone During his first six months on the job, Mr. Married Student Housing Officer. Salary range: over a cup of coffee to find out what is going on in Ostrovski expects to spend the lion's share of his time $373.67, minimum; $434.12, job rate level 5; the research laboratories on campus." meeting University researchers and exploring areas of $540.27, maximum. He says he was pleasantly surprised at the broad active research on campus. After he knows more The above position is available to on-campus range of research activity on campus. His technical about the range of research, he will expand his employees only. and entrepreneurial experience will help him develop contacts with industry. He also plans to set up a Stenographer, University School of Rural Planning commercialization strategies for these campus CoSy conference between the 10 technology develop- and Development; part-time for one year. Salary: developments. ment officers and IDEA. This in itself is an example $6.47 per hour; $7.50 per hour pro-rated. The agreement with IDEA is part of a move in of Guelph technology being applied. Financial Aid Counsellor, Office of the Registrar. Ontario to identify and develop the results of univer- "The coffee pot is always on," Mr. Ostrovski says by way of an invitation to everyone on campus Salary range: $23,539, minimum; $29,424, mid- sity research. Mr. Ostrovski says that until recently, point; $35,308, maximum. Normal hiring range: Canadian universities haven't emphasized the com- to stop by for a chat. He believes that these informal meetings will unveil the wealth of creative scientific $23,539 - $27,659. mercial development of innovations. But continued ❑ Financial Analyst, Financial Services. Salary com- fiscal restraints have pushed universities to seek ideas that are blossoming on campus. mensurate with qualifications and experience. additional sources of funding, and they are looking to Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, revenues from licensing agreements, contracts and Maintenance Department. Job rate: $12.43 per patents to provide some of these funds. The Ontario Police seek hour; probation rate $ .20 per hour lower than job government has embarked on an ambitious program rate. of developing home-grown technologies because this Arboretum flasher Technician, Veterinary Microbiology and Immun- will lead to expansion of existing companies, forma- University police are investigating two reports of ology; MTS IV. Salary range: $352.54, minimum; tion of new companies and ultimately, more jobs for indecent acts April 14 and May 23 on the Trillium $407.70, job rate level 5; $505.50, maximum. the province. Trail at the Arboretum. Ron McCormick, Safety It is the University's policy to give prior con- Through these policies, universities fulfil their and Security, says joggers have been confronted by sideration to on-campus applicants. To determine mandate of moving technology developed on campus a young, nude male. the availability of these or other University employ- into the public sphere, where it can benefit all Campus police are increasing patrols in the area ment opportunities, please contact Employment Canadians. Universities have always recognized and and conducting further investigations. If anyone has Services and Training, Level 5, University Centre, enunciated this mandate, and the industrial strategy been accosted or has any information, contact the or telephone 836-4900. at Guelph provides another vehicle for this activity. University police immediately at Ext. 2245. ❑ 5 Grant improves teaching and learning IMMIETOMMIIIIIM

A $25,000 instructional development grant from the may include faculty, staff or students. The actual The School of Human Biology, in association with Alma Mater Fund is helping faculty improve their applicant, however, is the faculty member in charge the College of Biological Science, invites all members teaching skills and enrich the learning process. of the course for which funds are sought, and he or of the University community to mark the retirement In 1984, Family Studies professor Marshall she is expected to be actively involved in the project. of Prof. John T. Powell. Fine received $1,220 to develop a two-hour inter- Any tangible production resulting from a grant is The recognition ceremony is June 14 at 4 p.m. active videotape demonstrating different ways of subject to University copyright policy. at the front entrance of the Human Biology build- dealing with marital counselling sessions. English The fund's provision of $25,000 over each of ing. Addresses will be delivered by representatives Language and Literature professor Mary Rubio the past three years has supported many worthwhile of the School of Human Biology and the College of received $3,000 towards the cost of preparing a text, projects, says Mr. McIntosh, and with an expected Biological Science, as well as the B.Sc.(Human Writing for Scientists. And Zoology professor Sandy increase in funding to $30,000 next year, a modest Kinetics) Alumni Association and the Cardiovascular Middleton was awarded $1,000 for his new bird expansion of the program is planned. "We are Club. A commemorative plaque and portrait will be identification key. making a relatively small amount of money go a unveiled by President Burt Matthews. Tea will be Other funded projects involved the development long way," he says, but "we are very interested in served. of computer software for teaching, and the produc- encouraging innovative teaching methods and look to tion of instructional videotapes, slide-tape programs, the instructional development fund as one possible Prof. John Ogilvie, Director, School of Engi- laboratory manuals and visual aids. Travel grants source of financial support." neering has been appointed a director of the Ontario for teaching conferences and workshops were also A copy of the Instructional Development Grants Centre for Farm Machinery and Food Processing among the 24 awards made last year. Criteria is available from the Office for Educational Technology at Chatham. The fund is administered by the instructional Practice. ❑ development grants sub-committee of the Senate Norm Lightfoot, Office for Educational Practice, Committee on Educational Development. Don Expert to teach met with wildlife film-makers from around the McIntosh, Office for Educational Practice, is a con- world when he spoke at the eighth annual Interna- sultant to the committee, serves as secretary, and Scottish genealogy tional Wildlife Film Festival at the University of administers the program. He says priority for the An expert in Scottish genealogy from the University Missoula, Montana. In his presentation, "Filming grants is given to applicants whose projects already in Extreme Weather Conditions," Mr. Lightfoot have a funding commitment from their department. of Edinburgh, Scotland, is to teach a short course on talked about his experiences on the ice making two In fact, matching funds from departments or other the subject at Summer Campus '85. Prof. David sources are almost a prerequisite for a successful Sellar, well-known for his research into the origins University films — "The Hooded Seal" and "The application, he says. of families and family names, offers the one-week Harp Seal." The Guelph film-maker recently non-credit course beginning July 8. returned from shooting in Baja Sur California, Applications are open to individuals, groups, Prof. Sellar will discuss the origins of Scottish Mexico, with a BBC television crew for a film based departments or inter-departmental groups, which families and clans, look at names and naming pat- on life in the San Ignacio Lagune. This one-hour terns, and examine the legal and social background special will look at the ecology of the area, starting of the family. He will also discuss ancestor-hunting, with the eel grass in the sea and moving up the food and hold a research workshop in the Library. chain through sea creatures to ospreys, pelicans, For more information about the course, con- cormorants, peregrine falcons and grey whales. The tact Continuing Education, Room 160, Johnston film will be shown first in Britain, but will eventually Hall, Ext. 3956 ❑ make its way to North American television.

SEED funds women's contact list

The Guelph Women's Resource Centre has received of the summer project, but whether it does so or not a grant of $8,577 from the federal government's will depend on the amount of information collected. Summer Employment Experience Development If the volume is too large, the centre will seek alter- program to compile a listing of women's contacts and nate sources of funding for publishing, Ms. Warkentin referrals in southwestern Ontario, and to develop a says. Although the researchers have no idea yet how library system for the centre. big the final product will be, "it's looking bigger all The listing, which is being produced by research- the time," she says. ers Karen Warkentin and Lynn Teixeira, will include The summer library project, which Florence groups and individuals who provide information Lauzon is working on, involves development of a about, or resources for, women in southwestern system for cataloguing the centre's growing collec- Ontario. Among others, this will include women's tion of books. Both projects began May 9 and crisis centres and transition houses, health and continue until mid-August. counselling services, advocacy groups, and businesses Last summer, the centre received a grant to such as the Women's Book Store. write a practical guide to setting up a women's The researchers are now in the process of sending resource centre, and has sold about 30 copies of the (,) out questionnaires to contacts they have identified guide in Canada and in the United States. It is avail- CO through community information services and local able for $12 from the centre. ❑ women's centres, asking them to supply information about their services, and to provide names of other possible contacts for the listing. The area under ERRATUM survey extends as far east as Toronto and as far In the April 11 edition of the News Bulletin, in the north as Orillia. story "Gerontology Offers Research Money," the Although many individual cities have compiled deadline for applications for the Gerontology Re- directories of services available to women in their search Centre's research enhancement grants should Gabriel Pal, Library, right, presents Dr. John Black, area, there has been nothing as comprehensive as the have read June 3, 1985. Anyone unable to meet Chief Librarian, with a copy of his latest publication, resource centre's project, says Ms. Warkentin. She this deadline with a written application should con- How To Find Information on Canadian Natural says the listing will be a useful tool, giving women tact Amy Cousineau at Ext. 8746 by June 3 to Resources: A Guide to the Literature. The culmin- access to services and resources, and facilitating inform her of plans to apply. Grant requests must ation of six years research, the book was published networking between women's groups. be submitted on an application form available from by the Canadian Library Association. The centre hopes to publish the listing as part the centre. ❑ 6 Hats on- and off -to

THE SURPLUS SALES Department, Blackwood Blanche Hertzberg Hall, has the following items available for departmental purchase: one dual R KO7 disk subsystem, Blanche Hertzberg hasn't always worked in the including controller and backplane, disk drives and Faculty of Graduate Studies office, but after 17 cartridges; one Ampex disk controller, SD#367; years, few people can remember when she didn't. one Multiwriter IV, with cable and forms tractor, When she retires next month, she'll leave a gap that SD#472; one Alpha Micro AM100, with problem- will be difficult to fill. solver systems and memory, SD#478; one Digital Miss Hertzberg first came to Guelph in 1968, equipment microcomputer and associate peripherals, via a circuitous route that had its beginnings in SD#498; one IBM printer and Electrohome color Saskatchewan. Born and raised there, her early ambi- monitor, SD#523; one IBM electronic typewriter tion was to become a teacher, but her parents 75, SD#543; two Multiwriter Vis, 50#545; one couldn't afford to pay for her training. Diablo printer SD#553; six Zenith monitors, In 1942, she spotted an RCAF advertisement SD#556; one color monitor, SD#572; one Apple II+ that promised six months of comprehensive office microcomputer, SD#575. For more information training to young women willing to enlist. Deciding io and viewing, contact the Department at Ext. 8139. it was too good an opportunity to miss, Miss Hertz- berg signed up — and then told her parents about it THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG afterwards. History does not record their reaction seeks a director Blanche Hertzberg, wearing one of her many hats of the division of continuing education to assume on learning that their daughter had become a "Wet that she is known for. Pea" — the popular name for women recruited duties by Jan. 1, 1986. under the War Emergency Training Plan (WETP). continued to hold when Dr. Armstrong retired in Nominations and applications, including a Miss Hertzberg soldiered on as an armed forces 1980 and Prof. Carlton Gyles became Dean. curriculum vitae and the names of three referees, should be submitted by July 15 to: A. Ross secretary at the Rockcliffe Air Base near Ottawa To the many graduate students who have studied McCormack, Vice-President (Academic), The Uni- until 1946, when she returned to civilian life. She at Guelph in the past 17 years, Miss Hertzberg has continued working in Ottawa for five years and then been a fact of life. She evaluated their initial appli- versity of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9. moved on to Hamilton. cations and co-ordinated their scholarships, and now In 1956, she joined McMaster University as counts many of them as personal friends. THE FIRST COPIES of the Report on Indian Studies secretary to Dr. Herbert S. Armstrong, an associa- "The great thing about working with young in Canada were presented to representatives of the tion which was to span 25 years. When Dr. Arm- people is that it keeps you young yourself," she says. Canadian and Indian governments earlier this month strong moved on to the University of Alberta in "And the great thing about working with graduate at a meeting of the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute Edmonton, Miss Hertzberg went with him, and students is that constant contact with so many first- at Memorial University. Written by Prof. E. C. remained his secretary when he was appointed vice- class minds keeps you stimulated, on your toes and Moulton, University of Manitoba, the report contains president, academic. Later, she transferred with open to new ideas. That is what I shall miss most." information on Indianists in Canada; research and him when he was appointed president of the Uni- Retirement will find Miss Hertzberg doing what publication; library resources; leading universities in versity of Calgary in 1964. comes most naturally to her — exercising a life- IVlsan studies; development, comparative and Dr. Armstrong came to Guelph as Dean of time's accumulation of people skills. An active specialist studies, Shastri memberships and pro- Graduate Studies in 1968, with Miss Hertzberg member of the Soroptimist Club since 1969, and its grams; and a directory of Indian studies in Canada. again accompanying him in his move. A few years president for two years, Miss Hertzberg enjoys The report is available from the University Press, later she was appointed administrative assistant, sewing and looks forward to travelling. She plans University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive N.W., and eventually, assistant to the Dean, a position she to settle in London, Ontario. ❑ Calgary, Alberta T2N 1 N4.

Stay as sweet as you are.. . Although most people face major changes in their lives with fear and confusion, such pain can often be avoided, says Guelph psychologist Sam Luker. 'Whether the change is caused by mid-life crisis, widowhood, divorce, the birth of a first child, or even a new job, people can ease the pain greatly by understanding their own reactions," he says. "There are patterns common to every transition." This July, Prof. Luker is offering a three-day workshop "Transitions" at Summer Campus '85. "The workshop is not therapy," he stresses, "but a down-to-earth examination of what happens to us during a transition, followed by a discussion of new ways of coping with these perilous messages." During the course, he will encourage discussion and role playing, use excerpts from films and literature, and present case studies of successful and unsuccessful transitions. More information on the workshop is available from Continuing Education, Room 160, Johnston Hall, Ext. 3956.❑

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR FUTURE — The first presentation of the annual Brian L. Walker Memorial Scholarship was made to Mary Ann Vandermeer, CONSERVE ENERGY a senior student in the honors nutrition and biochemistry program. In memory of the late Prof. Walker, Mrs. Karen Walker, left, presents the $500 award for academic achievement to Miss Vandermeer. A portrait of Prof. Walker, background, was given to the Department of Nutrition by the Honors Nutrition and Biochemistry Club. 7

1982 XJ1100 Yamaha Maxim motorcycle, computerized, 9,000 miles, includes leather bags, cover, helmet, Janet, Ext. 2151 or 836-8705, after Next Week at Guelph 5 p.m. 1976 Pontiac LeMans, 1977 Pontiac Acadian, both in good condition, Ext. 3433 or 823-5502. 18-cubic-foot, side-by-side refrigerator, FRIDAY, May 31, 1985 white, 14 years old, 658-6966, after 7 p.m. Worship - CHINESE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 7 p.m., MacK 117A. Wanted: Sabbatical housing for Winnipeg family of four, Sept. 1, 1985 to June 30, 1986, three-bedroom furnished house or townhouse near the Uni- SATURDAY, June 1, 1985 versity or John F. Ross CVI preferred, call collect, Judy or Bruce McDo- Guelph Field Naturalists - ORCHID OUTING, 9 a.m., meet OVC parking lot. nald, 204-261-9903, after 6 p.m. Acorn fireplace, 658-9938 or Ext. 3864. Loving, dependable, full-time caretaker for two pre-schoolers SUNDAY, June 2, 1985 in University Village home, Ext. 3456 or 837-0994, after 5 p.m. Legal- or letter-size filing cabinet, 824-9424. Cycling Club - ST. GEORGE TOUR (Novice ride), 10 a.m., south doors, UC. Worship - CATHOLIC MASS, 10:10 a.m., MacK Red Lounge. Available: Wordprocessing, low rates, fast turnaround, student dis- Nature Centre- SWAMP WALK, 2 p.m., Arboretum counts, 837-1410. Typing done on a word processor, fast turnaround, pick- Centre. up and delivery available, 823-5992. Female German shepherd-cross, two years old, excellent protection dog, Judy, Ext. 3375. Part-time computer TUESDAY, June 4, 1985 science student with background in physical sciences and agriculture for part-time and temporary programming, 821-9525. Spring Graduation - ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA in Agriculture, Ontario Diploma in Agriculture, Ontario Diploma in Horticulture, 2:30 p.m., WMH. For Rent: Two-bedroom furnished apartment for July and August, close to campus and mall, 837-3488, after 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, June 5, 1985 Spring Convocation - BACHELOR OF ARTS -- General Program, 10 a.m., WMH; BACHELOR OF ARTS -- Honors Program, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, 2:30 p.m., WMH. Music - NOON CONCERT, UC courtyard. Library hours Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation - BOOK CLUB STUDY, noon, UC 429. Library hours of opening and service to September 1985. Cycling Club - ARISS TOUR, 5 p.m., south doors, UC. McLaughlin Arboretum Centre - WEDNESDAY EVENING EXCURSION -- BIRDS, To July 21 Library Vet. Science section 7 p.m., Arboretum, cancelled if raining at 5 p.m. Open Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - midnight 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. THURSDAY, June 6, 1985 Saturday/Sunday noon - 10 p.m. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Spring Convocation - DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, Doctor of Veterinary Canada Day (July 1) noon - 10 p.m. Closed Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Landscape Architecture, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor of Science -- General Program, July 22 - Aug. 11 Open Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - midnight 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 10 Friday 8:30 a.m. - midnight 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. a.m., WMH; BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -- Honors Program, 2:30 p.m., WMH. Saturday/Sunday 9 a.m. - midnight 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Civic Holiday (Aug. 5) 9 a.m. - midnight Closed The following abbreviations are used in "Next Week at Guelph": APS = Aug. 12 - Aug. 18 Animal and Poultry Science; UC = University Centre; L/A = Lennox/Add- Open Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - midnight ington; CM = Chemistry Microbiology; PS = Physical Science; PCH = 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p .m. Peter Clark Hall; WMH = War Memorial Hall; MacK = MacKinnon building; 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday/Sunday noon - 10 p.m. Closed ANNU = Animal Science Nutrition; SAEEE = School of Agricultural Eco- nomics and Extension Education; FS = Food Science; CSRC = Counselling To Aug. 11 and Student Resource Centre; JH = Johnston Hall; HB = Human Biology; Reader and evening reference service AC = Athletics Centre; Lib = McLaughlin Library. Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.* Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.* 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.*

Aug. 12 - Aug. 18 Reader service - No evening reference service For Sale: Two-bedroom house in St. Joseph's Church area, 836-1866 after Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. Men's 21-inch, 10-speed bicycle, Ext. 2462. Canvas-covered cedar strip canoe, Ext. 3417 or 836-4487. Large insulated dog house, 821-2613, Aug. 19 - Sept. 4 evenings. One-and-a-half acre island, Georgian Bay, with four-bedroom cot- Open Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. tage, all modern conveniences, Michael, Ext. 3370 or 824-2633. Blender, Friday 8:30 a.m. -7 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. new autoharp, juicer, car vacuum, 823-1895, evenings. Full-face motorcycle Saturday/Sunday noon -7 p.m. Closed helmet, women's size 8 burgundy leather jacket, Teresa, 823-8380, after 7 Labor Day (Sept. 2) noon -7 p.m. Closed p.m. or 843-5239, weekends. Three-bedroom house on large treed lot, quiet Reader service - Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.* 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.* neighborhood, 10-minute drive from University, 823-1832. Ladies' 10-speed bicycle, one year old, 821-1686 or Ext. 3946. Mistral 4.01-metre sailboat, * Reader service to 4:30 p.m. during University summer hours (June 3 to Aug. 30). fibreglass hull, trailer available, 822-5001. Early wood stove with oven, No reader service on Canada Day and Civic Holiday. in good working condition, suitable for cottage, 658-9938, after 6 p.m. gue ph Postage Paid-In-Cash at First Class Rates Permit 1149, Guelph, Ontario 141G 2W1

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