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39th FACT: U of G has more than 800 Year microcomputers available for Ar GUELPH student use. Volume 39 No. 26 University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario July 12, 1995 FIRST GLANCE Candidates speak Three short-listed candidates for the position of dean of gra<lualc studies will give public talks on the topic "Graduate Studies to the Year 2000 and Beyond." The pres- entations will be followed by a question period. Biomedical sciences pro- fessor Alastair Summerlee, vice-president, programs and production, Livelearn V. Inc., will speak July 20 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 113 of the MacNaughton Building. Prof. Susan Pfeiffer, Hu- man Biology and Nutritional Sciences, who is associate dean of graduate studies, will speak July 21 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 105 of th e Mac- Naughton Building. Prof. Alun Joseph, chair of the Department of Geogra- phy, will speak July 24 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 117 of the Turning summer into a science MacK.innon Building. Copies of the candidates' Five high school students from across Ontario are on campus this moose brain worm. From left are Sarika Shah of Cornwall, Michael curricula vitae are available summer on research fellowships in the College of Biological Science. Lacroix of Petawawa, Dayna Patterson of Brampton, Raymond Liew for viewing in the office of They're working on projects ranging from electron microscopy of of Ajax, Sophie Kallinis of St. Catharines and Prof. Peter Krell, the provost and vice-presi- biological macromolecules to the ecology of intermediate hosts of Microbiology. Photo by Kerlth Waddington, University Communications dent (academic). Last issue The last issue ofAt Guelph for PSA compact is committed to co-operation the spring semester will ap- rently manager of operations in the best for our members, while because these documents will pear July 26. Copy deadline The Professional Staff Associa- Teaching Support Services, says recognizing that the University change employment policy for for that issue is July 19. The tion (PSA) and the University have the PSA is "forging a new identity has its own problems. The joint 500 people on campus, it's neces- first issue in the fall semester signed a ratified compact that process is okay as long as the play- sary to proceed with caution. will be published Sept. 13. commits both parties to collegially in the way it relates to the Univer- ing field is level." Her most pressing goal, how- Copy deadline is Sept. 6. co-operating in matters of mutual sity as an organization." interest. The compact was offi- She's pleased by the level of One of the most controversiaJ of ever, is to communicate effec- cially signed by Ruth Gillespie, commitment that has been shown the PSA's recent actions has been tively to the membership "so that Inside: newly elected chair of the PSA, to the PSA by its members and its decision to pause in the joint they understand the issues. We a nd preside nt Mordechai executive. The majority vote on discussion of the job-evaluation want to know our members' feel- UGSA rattties new system, including the Aiken Plan Rozanski June 27. (See photo on the compact and the process of its ings on the issues that confront agreement . 3 and the appeal process, the long- page 2.) development was the result of a term salary policy, the perform- them and encourage them to take As part of the compact, U of G clear signal from the PSA mem- Printing services ance-evaluation program and the advantage of this opportunity to and the PSA have agreed to estab- bership, she says. centralize in UC 3 salary grid. Gillespie notes that express their views." D lish a joint working group to re- "We need to ensure we are doing Maintenance staff reach view and make recommendations new heights . 4 on the operation and structure of the association/University joint Birds of a feather sing committees. The group is to report Ailing locust trees under care together . 8 to the president by Aug. 31. now until mid-August to improve their top growth, Nancy Sullivan, vice-president, About 350 !hornless honey locust trees on campus which in tum will stimulate root growth As a finance and administration says are ailing as a result of root damage incurred during result, the trees will move into next winter in better she is pleased that the compact has the harsh winter of t 993/1994 and the fluctuating condition, he says. '1t is expected that a large Thought for the week been put in place thanks to the freezing and thawing of the past spring. In response, hard work of the negotiating Physical Resources is undertaking a care taking cam- percentage of the trees will be salvageable." The trouble with being Due to their state of decline, some of the trees are teams for the University and the paign that will last into next year. punctual is that nobody's suffering from insect infestation. Bladon stresses PSA. "I look forward to working The trees - located along some of the brick there to appreciate it. thal aJthough some will have to be sprayed with with the PSA executive as we im- spines that run through campus - will undergo a insecticide, it will be done at night and only when plement the compact together," heavy watering program using 20120 liquid fertil- Franklin P. Jones izer, says Mike Bladon, head of Grounds. They will "absolutely necessary." Pruning to remove dead she says. wood will occur this fall and again next spring. 0 Gillespie, who has worked on be sprayed with the fertilizer every IO days from campus since 1978 and is cur- DOWNID~"ilH .... '~ CIBC we're working hard to help you get from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow. CiBc CIBC Banking Centre, 23 College Ave. West We see what you see: ... ...._·1~a1oec. Telephone: 824-6520 2 At Guelph/July 12, 1995 Farcus Services (~WALL/o• HO N0,17<' J reduced at library during talks Tho U of G Library is reducing its ~~I ~ services July 12, 13 and 14 to al- low staff to attend the presenta- tions of the candidates for chief "I should have taken !he watch.~ librarian. The following areas will be closed between 9:50 a.m. and 12: JO p.m. on these days: the Wel- lington County Room, Media Re- sources, the library administration 00 and reference service points. The $750. information desk will be open for limited reference assistance. Circulation and reserve service REBATE PSA compact signed points will be open with limited for Graduating Students borrower assistance at the Circu- President Mordechai Rozanski and Ruth Gillespie, chair of the Professional Staff Association, sign a lation and Interlibrary Services Call for details: compact that commits the association and the University to collegial co·operation. (See story, page 1). desk. Pholo by Margaret Boyd, University Communications id~ Wellington All members of the -University eommunity are invited to attend VJkJ Motors Ltd. the presentations. in the Guelph Auto Moll • Michael Ridley of the Univer- LETTERS sity of Waterloo will speak July 12 at JO a.m. in Room t 13 of the MacNaughton Building. 822-8950 • Virginia Gillham of Wilfrid Come and (re)discover the Arboretum Laurier University will speak To begin the Arboretum's 25th- uted to the success of the day - make good use of their wonderful July 13 at 10 a. m. in Mac- Advertise With Us! anniversary celebrations, the re- those who shared their talents and ''backyard," to walk the trails, ex- Naughton I 13. cently formed Arboretum auxil- gave their time. But we especially plore the natural areas and enjoy • Richard Malinski of Ryerson iary organized an anniversary thank our guests for their interest the plant collections and 1he tran- Polytechnic University will open house June I 8, which coin- and enthusiasm. We hope that quillity of the new David G. Porter speak July I 4 at JO a.m. in cided with Alumni Weekend, Fa- everyone will return often to memor.ial Japanese Garden. Room t714oftheOVCLearn- ff you or your department/unit ther's Day and tho hottest Sunday wa1ch the Arboretum growing and Come and discover (or redis- ing Centre. 0 would like to advertise in the ~ of the year! changing, not just with the years, cover) us. following publications, contact: 1 The event was enjoyed by but with the seasons as well. Vicki Gojanovich alumni, members of the local We also hope that members of Janet Dalgleish Correction Advertising Co-ordinator community and visitors from far- the University community will Auxiliary convenor University Communications ther afield. For some, it was their In the June 28 issue of..At Guelph, 824-4120, Ext 6690 I Fax 824-7962 first encounter with the "jewel" in an ineorrect e-mail address was Monday· Thursday given for new Board of Governors 8:30 a.m. - 4~ p_m_ the University's "crown." Others Roots of student-athlete returned after a Jong absence and member Diane Boyd of the library. •:· At Guelph .;. Alumnus The correct address is ·l Gonvocation Special Edition were impressed by the transfor- mation from an open field to a site program date back to '70s [email protected]. 0 •:· Reseaich Magazine ~ •:• Uot ?Telephone r.rectory • of considerable horticultural, bio- I read with interest the June 28 At topics such as study skills, time ... o.v.c. Crest • logical and ecological signifi- Guelph article "Transition Pro- management and assertiveness ·:·Insert Service Available cance. gram Gives Student Athletes a training. Obituary ~'°""'........... ~~ ..... --~~ We thank everyone who contrib- Sporting Chance." The listing of athletic awards in r------------- ---.- ----- The student-athlete develop- the Ar Guelph article could also Stephanie Daymond of ment program in its current fonn have included the fact that Guelph Burlington, a sixth-semester : 18 L was well represented in the article.