Research Gets Budget Backing

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PM 41195534 April 5, 2012 / Vol. 48 No. 13 Research gets budget backing

BY ADELA TALBOT

IN WHAT REMAINS a tough global economy, Canada’s federal government is cutting costs without cutting corners to get ahead. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced last Thursday the 2012 federal budget would see, among other deep cuts, reductions to old age security and the elimination of the penny complemented by significant investments in research and innovation initiatives at Canada’s universities. Seen as a progressive indication of the government’s understanding and support of intensive research and post-secondary ties with industry, the announcement left universities across the country celebrating. “The government has demonstrated its foresight in continu- ing to invest in education and research during these financially challenging times. These investments will enhance Canada’s competitive position in the world,” said Western President Amit Chakma, who serves as chair of the federal government’s Advi- sory Panel on Canada’s International Education Strategy. “Western is equally pleased with the government’s strong commitment to developing and implementing an international education strategy that reinforces Canada as a country of choice to study and conduct world-class research,” he added. As part of the Economic Action Plan 2012, Flaherty announced: • $500 million over five years, starting in 2014–15, to the Canada Foundation for Innovation to support advanced research infrastructure; • $37 million annually to the granting councils to enhance their support for industry-academic research partnerships; • $60 million for Genome Canada to launch a new applied research competition in the area of human health, and to sustain the Science and Technology Centres until 2014–15; • $17 million over two years to further advance the development of alternatives to existing isotope production technolo- gies; • $40 million over two years to support CANARIE’s operation of Canada’s ultra-high speed research network; • $14 million over two years to double the Industrial Research and Development Internship program; • $12 million per year to make the Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence program permanent. “These investments will allow Ontario researchers to continue to contribute significantly to Canada’s social and economic growth,” said Alastair Summerlee, chair of the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) and president of the University of Guelph. More than $604 million came out of Ontario universities and affiliated research hospitals in 2008 alone, according to COU’s statement, which also touted the province’s post-secondary institutions as vital contributors to job growth and businesses investments in Canada. “With over 70 per cent of new jobs requiring some form of postsecondary education, investment in university research allows faculty to engage students in hands-on research, giving students the analytical and innovative skills they need to thrive in today’s knowledge-based economy,” said Bonnie Patterson, COU president and CEO. “The commitments made in (Thursday’s) budget support our students with the funding and infrastructure required to ensure that Canada’s workforce has the talent it needs to remain glob- ally competitive. It will also ensure that Canada continues to be a

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Honours As a recipient of the prestigious Killam Prize, Professor Whalley joins “a very select group of distinguished Canadian scholars and we are delighted that he has received this much deserved recognition.

Amit Chakma Western President

JASON WINDERS // WESTERN NEWS Western Economics professor John Whalley, a 2012 Killam Prize winner, traces his passion for economics to Yale University, where he studied under three Nobel Prize winners. There, he learned the value of abstract theory lies in its application in practice and policy. Killam shines light on Whalley’s career

NO STRANGER TO accolades during his sto- ners have included Maurice A. Bergougnou, later developed into the European Union. Recently, his focus on Chinese policy issues ried career, Western Economics professor John Engineering, 1999; Alan G. Davenport, Engi- “I learned there (at Yale), where I studied has led him to conclude, “nothing happens in Whalley has added a top Canadian research neering, 1993; and Henry J.M. Barnett, Health under three Nobel Prize winners, that the value China without impacting the rest of the world.” honour to his portfolio - the 2012 Killam Prize. Sciences, 1988. of abstract theory lies in its application in prac- In January 2011, Whalley was listed as the The Killam Program presents five $100,000 “As a recipient of the prestigious Killam Prize, tice and policy,” Whalley said. top-ranked Canadian researcher in the Research awards annually to outstanding Canadian schol- Professor Whalley joins a very select group The 2009 Hellmuth Award winner’s research Papers in Economics database, which factors the ars working in the humanities, social sciences, of distinguished Canadian scholars and we quickly expanded from the domain of public number of papers published and the ranking of natural sciences, health sciences and engineer- are delighted that he has received this much finance to international trade and development, the individual journals. He is a fellow at the Royal ing in recognition of career achievements. deserved recognition,” Western President which saw him conduct part of the early compu- Society of Canada and the Econometric Society, These awards, among Canada’s most distin- Amit Chakma said. “John’s expertise is highly tational work for the Tokyo Round of the General and a foreign fellow of the Russian Academy of guished research awards, are made possible regarded around the world, and his scholarship Agreement on Trades and Tariffs. Before the cre- Natural Sciences. He is the co-editor of CESifo through the Killam Trusts by a bequest of Mrs. has influenced economic policy development in ation of the World Trade Organization in 1995, Economic Studies, the journal published by the Dorothy J. Killam, and a gift she made before her areas ranging from taxation and public finance he had already begun to examine international Center for Economic Studies and Oxford Univer- death in 1965. A committee of 15 eminent Cana- to international trade and climate change.” trade through the lens of globalization. sity Press, as well as Economic Forum, published dian scholars appointed by the Canada Council Whalley’s interest in applying abstract math- In 1979, Whalley was named director of the by the Ifo Institute for Economic Research. He is chooses recipients. The Killam Prize ceremony ematical concepts to global issues stems from Centre for International Economic Relations at also a former joint managing editor of The World will be held at Rideau Hall on May 15. his time at the University of Essex in the United Western, a position he still holds on a joint basis. Economy. “It’s a pleasant experience,” Whalley said Kingdom and Yale University in New Haven, Since the early 1990s, climate change has Other 2012 winners included: Jean Gron- of the award. “I am, of course, pleased with it, Conn., where he worked as a teaching assistant been a major research area for Whalley. He din, University of Montreal; Geoffrey Hinton, and just as pleased with the support from the to Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz. His early has focused on the effects of alternative pol- University of Toronto; Mark Wainberg, McGill university and my colleagues over the years here research focused on applying general equilib- icy approaches, and on the interface between University; and Louise Taillefer, University of at Western.” rium theory to taxation, with an initial interest in environment and trade. He joined Centre for Sherbrooke. Whalley is Western’s fourth Killam recipient the economic integration of the United Kingdom International Governance Innovation (CIGI) as a since the awards’ inception in 1981. Other win- into the European Economic Community, which distinguished fellow in 2004. - Jason Winders 4 Western News • April 5, 2012

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// Always keep in mind by both the board and the members of the petent chief negotiators - Dawes through retire- who benefits UWOFA-LA (Librarian and Archivist) Bargaining ment, and now Varpalotai through resignation. Unit.” She referred to the “unwarranted and It is very important that the UWOFA board Dr. Dwight Moulin’s views expressed in your unprecedented mistrust, lack of confidence and ensures that the replacement for Varpalotai article are predicated on drug company propa- disrespect shown to me and my team during the receives a high degree of support and trust so ganda and misinformation and underscore the UWOFA-LA strike, and since then.” that the success we have achieved at the nego- need for proper medical education on the topics In addition, she noted that since the conclu- tiating table in the past can be built on in future Western News (ISSNO316-8654), a publication of Western of addiction and appropriate opioid prescrib- sion of the LA negotiations the LA negotiating negotiations. University's Department of Communications and Public Affairs, is published every Thursday throughout the school ing (“Doctor: CBC’s Oxy message dangerous,” team had worked hard to develop a list of rec- year and operates under a reduced schedule during December, May, June, July and August. March 22). This lack of evidence-based knowl- ommendations for improving negotiations in the BERND FROHMANN, memberUWOFA edge is the real danger, not the fifth estate’s future that was discussed with, and amended at FIMS associate professor negotiating team for An award-winning weekly newspaper and electronic news service, Western News serves as the university’s newspaper documentary which brings much-needed atten- the request of the UWOFA president, but which Former member of CAs 3 and 4 of record. The publication traces its roots to The University tion to a systemic epidemic cloaked in a veil of has, so far, been ignored. UWOFA, UWOFA-LA of Western Ontario Newsletter, a one-page leaflet-style publication which debuted on Sept. 23, 1965. The first legitimacy. Varpalotai’s participation in UWOFA affairs negotiating teams MIKE DAWES, issue of the Western News, under founding editor Alan Drug company trials are insufficient to show has been long and highly productive. She has Former UWOFA board Mathematics professor Johnston, was published on Nov. 16, 1972 replacing the UWO Times and Western Times. Today, Western News the consequences and dangers of opioids for served as president of the association, sat on member, executive emeritus continues to provide timely news, information and a forum member Former chief negotiator for discussion of postsecondary issues in the campus and long-term use. Recent medical research has many of its committees, was instrumental in its broader community. indicated opioid narcotics are neither safe nor two certification drives and eight negotiating effective long term. No one disputes there are teams since unionization. For several years, she ELIZABETH BRUTON, LINDA DUNN, patients who should be given narcotics, but this served as deputy chief negotiator, and about a associate librarian associate librarian WESTERN NEWS should be carefully considered after less harmful, year ago took over from professor Mike Dawes UWOFA-LA negotiating UWOFA-LA Negotiating non-addictive drugs have not worked and other and acted as chief negotiator for UWOFA in the team (2004-06) Team (2004-11) WesternNews.ca alternatives have failed. LA negotiations that concluded in September. Deputy chief negotiator, Westminster Hall, Suite 360 MARISA SURMACZ, Abuse/misuse of opioids is not a precursor We are friends and colleagues of Varpalotai UWOFA-LA (2006-11) Western University assistant librarian to addiction; it is the ‘use’ of opioid narcotics who have participated with her in these activities. London, ON N6A 3K7 UWOFA-LA negotiating JOHN SADLER, Telephone 519 661-2045 Fax 519 661-3921 which poses the danger of addiction. Narcot- We can vouch for her dedication, hard work, rea- team (2010-11) senior librarian VICE PRESIDENT EXTERNAL ics are highly addictive drugs, whether they are sonableness and professionalism. There is hardly UWOFA-LA negotiating Kevin Goldthorp classified as licit or illicit substances, and have the a better liked, more sincere or more honest per- BEV BRERETON, team (2008-09) [email protected], 519 661-3108 Ext. 83108 same effect on the body and mind. son on this campus. There is clearly something associate archivist PUBLISHER I think we all agree we need to see changes seriously awry when an individual as experi- UWOFA-LA negotiating JIM DAVIES, Helen Connell in the medical standard of care to much more enced, competent and talented as Varpalotai team (2004-11) Economics professor [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 85469 cautious and judicious evidence based prescrib- decides she has to resign as chief negotiator. Former UWOFA UWOFA, UWOFA-LA EDITORIAL ing with patient safety as the top priority. An For further information about Varpalotai’s secretary, board member negotiating teams [email protected] important question to ask is: What influence resignation, we encourage you to: Former UWOFA PAUL HANDFORD, treasurer, board member ON-CAMPUS ADVERTISING SERVICES drug companies have on the medical community [email protected] and who benefits? 1) Read her resignation letter: dvote.net/Let- Biology emeritus ter_of_Resignation.pdf ; professor ANN BIGELOW, EDITOR ADA GIUDICE-TOMPSON 2) Read the recommendations made by the Long-term UWOFA Management and Jason Winders executive/board Organizational Studies [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 85465 Vice-president, LA Negotiating Team after the strike this fall: Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids dvote.net/uwofa-la_2011_recommendations. member lecturer REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER UWOFA President UWOFA negotiating Paul Mayne pdf; 3) Raise concerns with a member of the UWOFA (2002-03) team (2009-10), UWOFA- [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 85463 // Chief negotiator’s resignation UWOFA negotiating LA negotiating team Board of Directors. A list of these directors can REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER a blow to UWOFA team for CAs 3 and 4. (2010-11) Adela Talbot be found at: uwofa.ca/governance/boardofdi- Former UWOFA [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 85464 rectors/. MARILYN NORMAN, treasurer and board ADVERTISING COORDINATOR On Jan. 31, professor Aniko Varpalotai Education lecturer member Denise Jones resigned as chief negotiator for the University of Varpalotai’s resignation as chief negotiator is Long-term UWOFA [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 82045 Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA), extremely unfortunate for UWOFA. executive/board OFF CAMPUS ADVERTISING explaining her decision at a general meeting of It takes a lot of time and hard work for an Chris Amyot, Campus Ad the association and in an open letter. individual to acquire the knowledge and skills Editor’s note: The signature of Linda Dunn, [email protected], 519 434-9990 The reasons Varpalotai gave for her resigna- required to be a chief negotiator. 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Commentary Generation Why? Federal budget backs Boomers

JASON WINDERS Director, Editorial Services

DID YOU HEAR? THEY DUMPED THE PENNY. OUR FINANCIAL PROBLEMS ARE SOLVED.

No matter, the only people left using exact change are the anal retentive, tabletop hoarders or seemingly every person I get behind at the grocery store. But that didn’t stop folks on Facebook from going all atwitter and folks on Twitter from going all, well, whatever they do there, over the change to our change. Too bad my generation, and the ones who follow, seem once again too distracted by shiny objects to see the important story. But if you were mistaken about who the rules are made for, and who is going to be asked to cover the costs of the Age of Austerity, the federal budget did a whole lot about clearing that up. Too bad you were too busy talking about the penny. The key struggles of our society are not defined by right and left, conservative and liberal. That might work for the cable-news addicted among us who still block off their world that way. But as we found out this week, it’s all about generations. That’s where the real fight has been taking place since the 1990s, even though one side has been busy stacking the deck in its favour while the other is waiting in line for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Moving beyond Mental Last week, when the feds rolled out the latest budget, it set a date in stone: March 31, 1958. If you were born before that, you’ll live out life as if nothing hap- pened. Starting 2023, the age of Old Age Security eligibility will be raised from 65 to 67. And that’s just the start of the slide. As more Boomers retire, forcing more workers employed at even lower wages Health Awareness Week to cover retirement costs, that number will keep rising. Funny, as the children of the most productive generation ever, Baby Boomers were handed cheap, debt-free educations, full employment, affordable housing, locked-tight pensions and a lifetime of security. mated one in three people in Canada promote communication across and What they have left for the generations after them, starting most will experience a diagnosable mental within academic and support units, notably with mine, Generation X, is an expensive mess. NICOLE health problem in their lifetime. After and to create synergies and oppor- Last fall, a University of British Columbia study showed Canadian VERSAEVEL the events of this week I am compelled tunities among teaching, research parents today are raising families with less money and time than to reflect on the fact every single one and campus services. A mental health Boomers, even though the country’s economy has doubled since of us are directly or indirectly affected strategy need not be about the costly 1976. Compared to retirees in the 1970s, Boomers retiring today have by mental health and mental illness, development of infrastructure, rather higher incomes along with more wealth because the housing market whether it be a colleague, family mem- a reorganization of current resources nearly doubled over their adult lives. ber, friend or individually. within a context of best practice stan- The study found the average household income for young Cana- Mental Health Awareness week is dards. dian couples has flat-lined since the mid-1970s (after adjusting for over, but mental health issues and inflation) even though the share of young women contributing to Effective mental health promotion THE WESTERN COMMUNITY cel- stigma are not. I have had pause to household incomes today is up 53 per cent. While household incomes ebrated a showcase of mental health ask, “Are we doing enough on cam- involves not only attending to the have stalled, post-Boomer generations are simultaneously struggling events during March. Historically, pus?” needs of those with mental health dif- because housing prices increased 76 per cent across the country. Mental Health Awareness Week is a A multidisciplinary group recently ficulties, but also promoting the gen- In Ontario, housing prices increased eight times faster than house- University Students’ Council initiative, conducted a landscape scan of mental eral mental wellbeing of all staff and hold incomes, even though young women increased their labour however, this year Health Services, the health initiatives at Western. It became students. As Western moves forward force participation by nearly 40 per cent since 1976. School of Nursing, Communications clear as students and staff members in addressing mental health concerns, And that’s just housing. Want to talk about the price of energy, and Public Affairs and the Faulty of of Western, we were unaware of the it is essential information about men- food or tuition? Health Science worked together to programs, resources and initiatives tal health be structured into campus “The Occupy Wall Street movement and related protests across create a larger-scale event. being offered on our own campus. I life and it be guaranteed the entire North America signal a growing concern about inequity between The events ranged from ‘Stand up would credit some of the success of campus community is aware of this the rich and the rest,” UBC professor Paul Kershaw explained. “Our for Mental Health’ (a comedy troupe Mental Health Awareness Week to the information. pan-Canadian study shows we can only address these pressures by breaking down mental health stigmas) co-ordinated approach that guided it. So, as we look ahead to Mental tackling the inherent intergenerational tension.” to Dan Savage’s compelling presenta- As we move forward, implementa- Health Awareness Week 2013, it is my But that’s not happening. The federal government’s latest budget tion reminding teenagers in the LGBT tion of a coordinated approach to hope Western will be leader amongst does nothing but perpetuate – even in certain areas accelerate – the community that happiness, potential mental health is beneficial. We need Canadian universities in addressing inter-generational problem. There is no shared burden. (Seriously, no and positivity are within reach. It all to delete duplicity and maximize our mental health. We are well on our means testing for the wealthiest Boomers?) wrapped up with Western community resources. Western provides good way to accomplishing this goal, with The solution for post-Boomers is complicated, but the first step is members raising awareness for mental service; however, we need to address a commitment to our shared respon- simple: Get involved. health by wearing green T-shirts on awareness of these services and access sibility for student, staff and faculty These are the days I wish we had an activist culture on our campus. March 23. to them. Therein lies a tremendous Too bad the budget announcement didn’t serve beer; perhaps more health and wellness being the first step The Jack Project gave a workshop opportunity to expand mental health youth would have paid attention. spearheaded by Eric Windeler, the prevention, early intervention and skill of the journey. Elsewhere, younger generations have taken to the streets over father of Jack, who committed suicide development. tuition hikes in Quebec, high unemployment in Spain and social in 2010 at the end of his first year at Health Services is engaging in the Nicole Versaevel holds a position inequity in Great Britain. Queens University. I was moved dur- development of a comprehensive with Health Services as the health pro- Heck, I know most North Americans won’t put their iPads down ing Windeler’s talk as he reacted with mental health strategy for the entire motion manager. She has a diverse long enough to take to the streets. But how about voting every now visible emotion when he recognized a campus community. Components of background, having worked as a social and then? So long as post-Boomer voting turnout continues in the childhood friend of Jack’s in the audi- this strategy include a review of policy, worker and midwife. She is passionate mid-30 per cents against Boomer turnout in the mid-70s, what’s the ence. This was a sobering moment for improving mental health literacy and about health and wellness and enjoys surprise? me as I tried to integrate the preva- training needs assessment. working in ways that integrate these Until we get involved, penny or no, post-Boomers won’t see much lence of mental health issues. It is esti- One cornerstone of this task is to goals on campus. change. WN 6 Western News • April 5, 2012

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SUBMITTED PHOTO His loves supreme Whitehead balances passions for music, academics

BY ADELA TALBOT summer festival, a church or pub. For more than a decade, Whitehead has played guitar with The Antler River Project, IT’S A FINE balance living a double life, but Oliver a local group of six versatile musicians who perform jazz Whitehead has been managing it for nearly three decades. tunes with a world music flair – most of them written by Whitehead, who teaches part-time in the English and Whitehead. Comparative Literature departments at Western and King’s As for the challenges that came along the way, White- University College, while also working as an instructor for head took them in stride. the Effective Writing Program at the latter, is an accom- “The most challenging (thing) was writing my first large- plished musician and composer. scale orchestral piece, We Shall Be Changed. I was really “I’ve always sort of lived that double life. I’ve always kept jumping into the deep end, but I got a lot more knowledge music outside academics,” he said, noting juggling two and understanding for composing for orchestra – but still, careers hasn’t exactly been easy. not enough. People get master’s (degrees) and doctorates It certainly wasn’t planned. and get more training after that (to write for an orchestra). During graduate school, the enthusiastic Plan A was to You have to know how every instrument is played in order be an academic, Whitehead, 63, explained. But, after com- to write for it in the best way,” he explained. pleting his PhD and coming to Western in 1978 to teach As for the teaching that has, at times, during his musical English at Huron University College, he started playing jazz career taken a back seat, Whitehead said it is his second with a handful of London musicians who encouraged him love, a good complement to his other professional half. to write original compositions for their group. “I really do love teaching literature and I feel very lucky to Whitehead had previously only played the blues, solo be able to do that for a job. I love reading it, thinking about in Toronto’s pubs and cafes. He readily admits jazz compositions were a departure for him. Still, composing came it and having the chance to go in and share my thoughts naturally and his jazz quintet’s first album, Free for Now, was with students. That’s a great thing to be able to do,” he nominated for a Juno Award as best jazz album of 1984. said, adding performing music in front of large crowds has “That was about the time I decided I would not keep translated to an improved teaching style. teaching full-time. The album was pretty successful and we “I think the two (music and teaching) feed into each were having a lot of good experiences touring and play- other. When I was performing with the quintet in front ing,” Whitehead said. of large audiences, it gave me a lot of confidence and His teaching may have slowed down, but his music introduced me to the excitement of actually expressing career hasn’t. something to a large audience,” Whitehead explained. In addition to his jazz compositions, Whitehead has “It’s a difficult balance but it’s a very rewarding balance. composed choral and full orchestral pieces not just for The only reason it’s so difficult is that I’d like to be able to fellow musicians, but for national television, ballet and do more music. I’d like to have two of me, to be cloned,” theatre as well. he said with a laugh. It’s likely you’ve heard one of his works on CBC radio or The Antler River Project’s latest album, latitude 43, is a television. blend of jazz and world music, with African and Latin Ameri- If you live in London and are in tune with its music scene, can influences. It can be previewed and purchased on the you’ll likely have caught one of his performances at a local group’s website, antlerriverproject.com. WN Western News • April 5, 2012 7

Commentary Obituary: The Canadian Penny, 1858-2012

ha’pennies) were common, as was an epidemic ping’; i.e., the shav- of bad counterfeits. The Bank of Canada issued ing off of slivers to KANE X. FAUCHER its own penny token in the 1850s, and it wasn’t mint counterfeit until 1858 we ﬁnally had a standard coin of the coins since coins realm; however, British currency was still the were valued by popular favourite until 1876 due to issues of weight.) economic legitimacy and a mild resistance to The penny does decimalization. not end its distin- What coin collectors call the ‘large cents’ guished career (about the size of a modern quarter) had a run entirely; apart from I’M A CLOSET numismatist (translation: coin of 62 years (actually less if you consider the still being accepted cur- nut). ‘silence’ between 1859-76) before the price of rency, it is our ‘base unit’ in You could give me a handful of change and copper and harmonization of coin sizes with decimal coinage and so remains the basis of our I’d be able to sift out in half-seconds which coins the United States forced us to adopt the ‘small money. It will be absent as a physical piece, but have silver content, which pennies are from cents’ in 1921. still counted in cheques and debit transactions. before 1953. And this is where we must all pause: Our iconic maple leaf penny was introduced The melt-value of any pennies dated before the penny. in 1937 with the coronation of King George VI 1997 will be about two cents, although I don’t The penny is survived by its decimal series (as was the beaver nickel, the Bluenose II dime advise hoarding and selling all those pickle jars’ siblings the nickel, dime, quarter, (non-circulat- and the caribou quarter). This design, by George worth of them. ing) half-dollar, loonie and toonie. Throughout Kruger Gray, lasted until the penny’s discontinua- Originally, the size of the penny was indexed its 154 year history, the penny has undergone tion with this year’s federal budget. on how many nails you could buy (ten-penny several metamorphoses, devalued from nearly But even in the penny’s longest ‘stable’ nails = 10 nails for a penny). pure copper to electro-plated steel (its American appearance there were some changes: And now? cousin opted for this route in 1987). 1. In 1947, there were two issues of the penny, We may lose a long heritage of terms and As a side note, currency devaluation was quite one identical to that of 1946, and the other proverbs associated with the penny: a penny for common in the early days of the gold standard with an asterisk beneath the date to note King your thoughts, penny wise and pound foolish, economy when the king would recall the coin- George VI’s change of status as being no lon- my two cents, penny dreadful, Penny Lane and age, melt it down, alloy it with cheaper metals ger Emperor of India; the list goes on. The penny may be the victim of but keep the face value. 2. The confederation series of 1967 which sports a federal budget, but it will live on in our collec- But how well do we know the life of the penny a dove rather than the maple leaf; tive memory. apart from being an off-colour nuisance and 3. The shift in 1982 to make the penny dodecag- costing 1.6 cents each to produce? onal (12-sided) to assist the visibility impaired Kane X. Faucher, a Faculty of Information and The penny has fuzzy origins. until 1997 when it resumed its round rim. (Fact: Media Studies professor, is the author of several In the early colonial days, our money was the adoption of edged coinage was initially novels, most recently The Inﬁnite Library. British, and so British halfpennies (known as introduced in the 18th century to prevent ‘clip-

Your Western Retirement Plan – Annual Member Meetings

How is your journey to retirement coming along? All members of Western’s retirement plans and their spouses are invited to attend any one of three annual meetings and information sessions presented by Western’s Joint Pension Board. The sessions will provide you with information about your plan that can assist you in making investment decisions. You will hear an overview of the 2011 investment results for Western’s retirement plans and have an opportunity to have your questions answered.

All three sessions will be presented by Martin Bélanger, Western’s Director, Investments and will take place in the Spencer Engineering Building – Room 2202.

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Day time sessions (bring your lunch): Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. or Monday, April 30, 2012 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Evening session: Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. - includes a special presentation “Wealth Management and Leaving a Legacy” by Bob Livingston of MFS McLean Budden, a company that manages money for Western’s Operating & Endowment Fund.

The presentations are free and registration is not required, but room capacity is limited. Representatives will be available to answer your questions after the formal presentations.

We encourage you to submit questions in advance of the meeting to Martin Bélanger, Director, Investments at [email protected]. 8 Western News • April 5, 2012

Campus Digest Legacy exhibit takes flight

// Deadline extended for available in: curatorial research, public Faculty CSL Award programs, archives, development, communications, exhibition installa- The Student Success Centre has tion and exhibition documentation. extended the deadline to apply for For more information, contact 2012-13 Faculty Community Service Susan at [email protected] or 519-661- Learning (CSL) Awards until April 13. 3181. Three awards, valued at up to $2,000 each, are available for current faculty members (full-time and part-time) // De Vincenzo exhibit from any Western main campus faculty. The CSL Awards support faculty takes to Spencer in creating opportunities for students to connect academic course content The Spencer Gallery in The D. B. with meaningful community service Weldon Library hosts an exhibit by that contributes to student learning, Josephine De Vincenzo, BA’84, until and local and international community April 27. development. Faculty can propose She counts “a myriad of influ- a new course, or enhance an exist- ences,” most stemming from her trav- ing course by implementing a CSL els in Europe and North America. De framework. Vincenzo, who as a child emigrated More information about the award with her family from Italy, lives in Lon- can be found on the Teaching Support don. Centre website. Contact Stephanie The Western Visual Arts grad has Hayne in The Student Success Centre studied at the University of Montreal, ([email protected]) with any questions. McGill University, Fanshawe College and BealArt. “Visual art was my main focus, // Western nursing interspersed with languages and literature, psychology and art therapy tops citations instruction,” she said. “I continue to be enthralled by reading diverse sub- Western Nursing got a shot in the jects on the experience of reality and arm when recently released numbers its psychological impact.” ADELA TALBOT // WESTERN NEWS called it the highest impact institution For more information about this A woman looks at an installation of map paper airplanes demonstrating London’s artistic pull at 42° 59’ 81° 14’: Mapping London’s for nursing in Canada. exhibit, email [email protected]. International Legacy, an exhibit put together by Visual Arts professor Kirsty Robertson’s Introduction to Museum Studies class. The The Faculty of Health Sciences exhibit is on display until April 8 at the Concourse Gallery in the John Labatt Visual Arts Centre. school was ranked by average citations per paper, among Canadian // Brescia rings institutions that published at least 50 papers in Thomson Reuters-indexed in graduation students. dent contributions until the time when tistry and the University of Western nursing journals between 2005-09. The Class of 2012 will be the first to students have covered the entire cost Ontario Police Association (UWOPA) During the period, Western published participate in the Brescia Ring Cere- of the ring through student fees. representing 10 special police consta- 100 papers, with 3.81 cites per paper mony on June 17 at St. Peter’s Basilica. A formal ring ceremony will also bles. That leaves the Graduate Teach- recorded. The University of Alberta In an effort to establish the tradition be introduced at Homecoming each ing Assistants Union/PSAC Local 610 (195/3.43), McGill University (107/3.32), of the ring ceremony in a way that is year, to allow for alumnae to take part representing 1,900 TAs across campus McMaster University (175/3.21) and not financially overwhelming for stu- in this latest Brescia tradition and say as the only remaining labour contract University of Toronto (259/3.07) fol- dents, Brescia has made the decision their oath together with friends they to be settled in 2012. lowed in the rankings. to ‘phase-in’ this program by partially have made at Brescia. The deal with the CTA and UWOPA funding the purchase of silver rings will go to Board of Governors for ratifi- Soon-to-be graduates of Brescia for graduating students over the next cation at its April 18 meeting. // McIntosh seeks University College will be able to show three years. // Two labour deals In February, the university ratified a off their school pride with some grad- Starting this coming fall 2012, stu- one-year deal with the Hospitality Ser- volunteers uation bling. dents in their second-, third-, and head to BOG vices group, whose 280 members are Created specifically for Brescia by fourth-year will annually pay a $50 represented by the Canadian Union of The McIntosh Gallery has a host London-based J.B. Simpson & Sons ancillary fee that will go toward the Western has recently reached ten- Public Employees Local 2692. of volunteer opportunities available. Jewellers Inc., a ring, available in silver purchase of their ring. tative settlements with the Clinical The GTA contract expires this Positions provide opportunities to and yellow or white gold, displaying Brescia has committed to assisting Teachers Association of UWO (CTA) August and negotiations to begin learn about public art gallery practices the Brescia symbol, will now be avail- in the purchase of the ring over the representing 650 clinical faculty in the fairly soon. and the visual arts. Opportunities are able for undergraduate and graduate next three years by topping up stu- Schulich School of Medicine & Den- - Paul Mayne

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Research One cool CAT: Mini-machine broadens teaching

BY PAUL MAYNE

WHILE IT MAY be miniature in size, its capacity to teach students looms large. The brainchild of Western Medical Biophysics professors Jerry Battista and Kevin Jordan, the DeskCAT – a miniature CT (Computed Tomogra- phy) scanner small enough to sit on a counter – brings a novel and inter- active method to teach CT imaging techniques to a wide range of students. With clinical CT or CAT (Computed Axial Tomography) scanners large enough to handle a human patient and ﬁll an entire room, it was logisti- cally impossible to take an entire class to the scanner. So out of educational necessity, Battista felt the need to invent the DeskCAT. “By scaling it down, it makes it so students can run it,” said Battista, adding the DeskCAT eliminates a time gap in teaching. “It’s better than a bunch of theories written on the board. You teach – and it’s very mathematical, with a lot of theory and physics behind it – and we’ll try to get to a scanner and then say ‘Come back three weeks later.’ By then, you’ve decayed the knowledge. “You get this in the same hour and you retain a lot more.” PAUL MAYNE // WESTERN NEWS With two currently being used at The brainchild of Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professors Kevin Jordan and Jerry Battista, the DeskCAT CT scanner is a shrunk-down version of a clinical CAT scanner. Western in third-year courses, the Battista, right, and research assistant Linada Kaci show off the device, using a unique honey bear bottle as a demonstration. DeskCAT is manufactured and distrib- uted by London-based Modus Medi- cal Devices, with universities such as structing the 3D picture is identical to an X-ray CT scanner. You would simply onstrated and you get to do it your- from a laptop to a projector involves Laval, as well as educational institu- the full-scale system. push a button and hear some sounds self, the knowledge sticks a lot better. the entire class in the learning pro- tions in Malaysia and Korea, having “A lot of options that come up and you get a picture. This teaches I wish I could have had something like cess. already purchased the $10,000 device. on this (DeskCAT) are very similar to you what goes on under the hood.” when I was in school, it’s the perfect Battista said he’s also working on Full-size CAT scanners rotate a what would come up on a clinical Linada Kaci, a Western master’s tool.” another project – going from DeskCAT narrow fan beam of X-rays around a machine,” Battista said. He noted graduate in geophysics, now a Jordan and Battista are not new to to WebCAT. Universities could log-in region of the body, which are then it’s not as sophisticated as a flight research assistant with Battista, has the inventing world. About a decade and select a scanned object from a used to create detailed images simulator, but gets pretty close to the been excited to see the development ago they developed an optical scan- library (pre-scanned by Western) and stacked together to form a 3D image. real deal. of the DeskCAT. ner for clinical use, which measures receive the raw data they could then The DeskCAT, however, uses visible “You would not use this and then “It is a good way to better under- radiation doses in gels. The DeskCAT, use on their end. light rays to form multiple views of a have your license to drive the X-ray CT stand what is happening and going however, is strictly for educational “My wildest dream is that every transparent specimen. scanner,” he added. “If you just learn on,” she said of the shrunk-down means. university with a medical physics mix, But the best part, Battista said, is to operate the machine, you would learning device. “You can read things While a two-person operation, the or medical school, is a potential cus- the mathematical method of recon- not know what is under the hood on in books, but when you see this dem- ability to project the scanned images tomer,” Battista said. WN

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BY PAUL MAYNE She then began her master’s at Brescia in 2010, and will defend her thesis this summer, JENNIFER BROXTERMAN HAS a full sched- focusing on her work preventing pre-diabetes ule. Not only is she a master’s student in Brescia patients from progressing to Type-2 Diabetes. University College’s Food and Nutrition program “I am so into preventative health care and a (edging toward her third degree), the 27-year- preventative approach to nutrition, so I thought old also teaches a couple of courses at the it would be cool to do a project that would university. And, she runs her own business, too. look at the effects of a prevention program as Thankfully her line of work – a registered dieti- opposed to a treatment program,” she said. cian and sports nutritionist – has her at the top of “The money you spend on prevention is four her game both physically and mentally. times less than the costs of treatment. Health Passionate about good food and leading a Canada has even taken this program and has healthy, active and balanced lifestyle, Broxter- started to share it with other communities.” man’s desire to empower others to reach their And thanks to a provincial program geared health and nutrition goals led to the creation of at student entrepreneurs, Broxterman received PAUL MAYNE // WESTERN NEWS Brescia University College graduate student Jennifer Broxterman leveraged funds from the Ontario NutritionRx (nutritionrx.ca) early last year. The the financial push needed to set up her London- government’s Summer Company program to start her own professional nutrition consulting practice, company is a professional nutrition consulting based business last year. NutritionRx. practice offering clients individualized solutions Summer Company is a component of the to look, feel and perform their best. Ontario government’s Summer Jobs Strategy And she credits a provincial program to giving that attempts to transform students into entre- the business the necessary boost early on. preneurs with hands-on business coaching, other set-up costs that would have delayed the It was her time as a Health Sciences student training and mentoring from business people in launch of her business. at Queen’s University when Broxterman had the their local community. DOWN TO BUSINESS A fitness enthusiast and former university var- inkling to become a dietician. She saw Brescia Successful applicants receive up to $1,500 to Learn about Summer Company at sity athlete in rowing and ice hockey, Broxterman as the best fit. put toward start-up costs and another $1,500 ontario.ca/summercompany. incorporates her passion into her counseling. In “I was always into healthy eating and exercise upon successful completion of the program. just under a year, her client list already includes and I knew I wanted to work with people, so I “Things have been going strong with Nutri- Applicants must be between 15-29. Western’s rowing, cross-country and women’s thought ‘What a cool career to get paid to talk tionRx, and I’m proud to say I have remained in Applying to Summer Company is a hockey teams along with a pair of Canadian about nutrition and physical activity and use your full-operation while completing my thesis and competitive process and space is limited. Olympians. science background to help people,’” she said. I have been able to help hundreds of clients Interested parties are encouraged to She has also written nutrition-based articles Broxterman fast-tracked her way through the make lasting improvements to their nutritional apply early. Deadline May 7. for magazines including Canadian Running, Food and Nutrition undergraduate program in habits,” Broxterman said. “I’m coming up to my Canadian Health and Chatelaine. two years and spent the next year in practical one-year mark of being a student entrepreneur She added the Summer Company grant “I am so blessed,’ she said. “I’m 27 and I have, training at London Health Sciences Centre, get- and I couldn’t be happier being paid to do what helped her get NutritionRx up and running by what I think, is the coolest job in the world.” ting experience as a registered dietician. I love and be my own boss.” paying for her website, office equipment and WN

Western Finance - Year End Deadlines

The University’s year-end is Monday, April 30, 2012. All transactions occurring before year-end must be dated April 30, 2012 or earlier and be included in the 2011/2012 budget year. It is the responsibility of each department to submit its accounting records before the deadlines listed below. The transactions received before these deadlines will be included in the 2011/2012 budget year.

710 Adelaide Street N., just south of Oxford St. CASH RECEIPTS TRAVEL EXPENSES/TRAVEL ADVANCES All cheques and cash must be deposited by the central cashier on or before Travel costs for non-Western employees incurred prior to April 30, 2012 must be Monday April 30, 2012 in order to be processed with an April date. All deposits submitted no later than Friday, April 27, 2012. Employees must use the on-line made after April 30 will be May dated. In order to accommodate year end travel expense system. On-line expense reports must be approved by the ﬁnal processing, the cashier hours will be extended as follows: April 26, 27 & 30 approver by April 30, 2012 to be included in the 2011/2012 budget year. All 9:00 – 12:00 and 12:30 – 3:30 outstanding travel advances should be cleared by that date. Hard copies of on-line expense reports with original receipts attached must be forwarded to the Travel PETTY CASH Desk, SSB 6100 by Monday, May 7, 2012. Expenses incurred prior to April 30, 2012 must be submitted through the central cashier no later than Wednesday May 2, 2012 to be processed with an April date. It PAYROLL INSTRUCTIONS is strongly encouraged that petty cash claims be submitted prior to April 30 where Regular and vacation pay for part-time employees and any overtime owed to possible to ensure your claim will be processed in the 2011/2012 budget year. employees should be paid in April. Financial Services will accrue amounts Deadlines: The cashier will be accepting petty cash reimbursements up to and including earned in April and paid in May. May 2, 2012. Dean’s Deadline April 2, 2011 PURCHASING INSTRUCTIONS RD&S Deadline May 16, 2011 For information or a ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE INVOICES All goods and services received in the 2011/2012 budget year and invoiced personal tour, call All April dated invoices for external customers must be ﬁnalized and printed before May 1, 2012 must be received by Procurement Services prior to April 519-660-8731 or email: by 3:00 pm on April 30, 2012. 30, 2012. Purchase orders for goods and services shipped, received and gibbonsparkmontessori invoiced after May 1, 2012 will be committed against the 2012/2013 @hotmail.com INVENTORIES budget year. The last day for submission of physical inventory sheets is Friday, May 4, 2012. Gibbons Park Suppliers’ original invoices must be in Accounts Payable, SSB 6100, Montessori School no later than May 2, 2012. Invoices received after this date will be INTERDEPARTMENTAL CHARGES processed in the 2012/2013 budget year. Interdepartmental charges for goods received or services rendered before April 30, • Unique Parkland Location 2012 must be dated April 30, 2012 or prior and journaled no later than Thursday, • ToddlerPreschool .gibbonsparkmontessori.com May 3, 2012. Ensure the Accounting Date on the Journal Entry Header Panel is • Elementary changed to April 30, 2012. • Daily French Classes • Extended hrs

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