December 3, 2009 Vol. 45 No. 33 The University of Western Ontario’s newspaper of record www.westernnews.ca PM 41195534

Huron helps rediscover the Promised Land

B y He a t h e r Tr a v i s “We have learned a lot that we didn’t know before. There’s prob- he written words of Rev. ably still a lot to learn.” Thomas Hughes are trans- Students from the Historian’s Tporting Huron University Craft course highlighted their College students back in time work digitizing and transcribing to the anti-slavery movement in the diary of Hughes. The diary is southwestern Ontario during the a fragile manuscript volume that 1800s. dates back to 1860 and the diary Students in the Historian’s project is a partnership between Craft and the African-American Huron students, the Promised History courses were teamed up Land Project and the Diocese of to host an event Nov. 26 show- Huron Archives. casing the community-based “Hughes worked among some learning initiatives undertaken of the most prominent black abo- this semester, supported by the litionist families of the period, Promised Land Project. and wrote freely about racial The Promised Land Project is difference, class tensions, and a five-year community-university his belief that slavery and racial research alliance, funded by the Reverend Thomas Hughes prejudice were the deepest evils Social Science and Humanities of the age,” says Reid-Maroney, Research Council. Assistant Professor in Huron’s Co-investigator Nina Reid-Ma- Department of History, who also roney says the goal is to recover Promised Land Project grew up in the Dresden area. the historical importance of black n A five-year period (2007-2012) “The diary project has helped history in the Promised Land to study the role and evolution of us see the links between Canadian communities of Chatham-Kent the early black settlements in the and American history. There is as an unrecognized and central Chatham-Kent area, a largely uncel- immediacy to the material that story in Canada’s past. ebrated contribution to the Canadian makes those ideological and intel- experience. Investigators also want to draw lectual connections come to life, n attention to the current relevance At Canada’s birth in 1867, the sixth and helps students recognize that largest population group was peoples of black history as a model of of African descent. black communities in Canada multiculturalism in a global age. were more than the ‘end of the n The Promised Land communities in Members of Christ Church in the 1800s were the centre of a culture underground railroad’ – they were Dresden, Ont. visited the univer- of anti-slavery activism that drew part of a trans-Atlantic culture of sity to meet with students and upon interracial support and forged opposition to slavery. discuss the community’s past links of freedom between Canada, the “There is much in the story in helping African-Americans United States and Britain. of the Dresden mission that can escape slavery. n In the 20th century, the same complicate and enrich our under- The church was founded by communities became the birthplace standing of Canada’s anti-slavery Hughes in 1859 as a “Mission of Canada’s modern civil rights move- culture,” she adds. to Fugitive Slaves in Canada,” ment. The diary project is close to sponsored by the Church of Eng- Huron’s heart. Founder Ben- land’s Colonial Church and School jamin Cronyn and Isaac Hell- Society. This year is the 150th the event. muth, Huron’s first principal, Paul Mayne, Western News anniversary of the congregation. When the church became were directly involved in the Western Philosophy professor Lorne Falkenstein, bottom, enjoys life “It’s great our church has such involved in the project, Pat High- “Mission to Fugitive Slaves” in in the fast lane - at least when cycling at Forest City Velodrome. Falk- a history and is still around,” gate says “we weren’t sure what Dresden. enstein is a competitor at the national level who enjoys the spirit and says congregation member Linda to expect and how it was going strategy of track cycling. Read his story on page 11. DeBurger, who visited Huron for to go. Continued on page 5 Thousands receive accessibility training

B y Pa u l Ma y n e understand how to take a person’s by Jan. 1, while private sector Specific consideration will be notice will be placed in relevant disability into account. organizations (including unions) given to welcoming persons with locations and, when appropriate, ore than 3,000 leaders Training includes a review of have until 2012. disabilities who use a service on the accessibility website at and staff have received the act and information about “Our training program is well animal, assistive devices or a accessibility.uwo.ca/. Mtraining to ensure the interacting with people who use underway,” says Gitta Kulczycki, support person. There are some The university also says it will campus meets expectations of an assistive device, a service ani- Vice-President (Resources and limitations, such as not allowing provide training on an ongoing the Accessibility for Ontarians mal or a support person; using Operations), speaking at the Nov. service animals into areas where basis to faculty and staff mem- with Disabilities Act (AODA) that equipment or devices in assisting 26 Board of Governors meeting. animals are prohibited by law bers, contractors, volunteers and kicks in Jan. 1. a person with a disability; and University leaders have con- (e.g. health or safety reasons), but others who interact with mem- The new act is being rolled out what to do if there’s difficulty cluded their training, while staff Western promises to find alterna- bers of the public. in several waves, the first being accessing a Western service. training continues until Dec. 9. tives. Feedback about the way West- dedicated to customer service. So far, training has included “We are encouraging sugges- As well, the university will pro- ern provides services to persons The customer service stan- a two- or three-hour workshop, tions from all involved to help us vide notice when there’s a planned with disabilities is encouraged dard stipulates all leaders and depending on the employee’s to develop guidelines and help us or unexpected disruption affect- by visiting accessibility.uwo.ca/ any staff who interact with stu- position as staff or leader. think about how we work when it ing facilities or services used feedback.htm. dents, alumni, retirees or visitors Western must be in compliance comes to accessibility.” by people with disabilities. The

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Psychology/Westminster Hall

Walter Zimmerman’s Last Lecture

Friday, December 11th, 2009, 12-1pm Photos by Peter Doyle School of Rock? The four members of London rock band The UnderCovers, Mark Doyle, Rob Berlingieri, Andrew North Campus Building, Room 113 Hines and Barry Minty are graduates of The University of Western Ontario. Reception to follow.

Photo by: Shawn Simpson After devoting the better part of forty-years to his chosen profession and to The University of Western Ontario, Walter Zimmerman will Lecturer by day, retire from his career as an academic librarian later this month. The Faculty of Information and Media Studies and Western Libraries are delighted to invite members of the Western community to attend Walter Zimmerman’s Last Lecture, an event to mark the occasion rock star by night of Walter’s retirement. Faculty, students, colleagues and friends are invited to listen to Walter share his most memorable moments and lessons B y S. M. Di Lo n a r d o practice. While members of The learned, as well as parting thoughts on UnderCovers are dedicated to the ever-changing nature and role of hat hides under the their music, time remains a chal- academic libraries and librarianship. cover of the suit-wearing lenge. “It’s very stressful at times Wlecturer standing before because each band member runs your morning business class? on different schedules, so finding The same man you will later see a time to practice together can be performing your favourite songs very difficult. [That being said], down at the club, The Barking it is enjoyable, and we have gone Frog. through many things to get where University of Western Ontario we are,” says Hines when asked &DPSXV&RPSXWHU6WRUH lecturer Andrew Hines is a busi- about the current challenges his ness teacher by day and a rock band faces. star by night. 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I love teaching, but a conversation” with the students. ultimately I want to go out and Teaching allows him to meet Amazing Holiday do something on my own and Skynrd, Van Morrison, Oasis, interesting people and also make see where it takes me. Maybe Incubus, blink-182, Wild Cherry, an impact on a student’s life. Gift Ideas! I’ll come back to teaching in the Jimmy Eat World, and Sublime. Hines isn’t the only member long run.” When the band began playing of The UnderCovers to grace the Hoping his career journey they only played covers and that’s halls of Western. 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part of their annual planning pro- money attached to the ministry for every master’s student and to get creative and to consider the Faculties urged cess. These projections, however, allocations, we’d really like to hit $21,500 per PhD student). The development of new, innovative fall short of targets related to the the ministry’s targets because funding is often used for scholar- graduate programs. to develop ministry’s funding for graduate that’s the only new real monies ships and to support graduate To meet funding targets, the expansion. coming in to universities.” program growth through staff university must bring in about new, innovative In the spring, Western was The second-round ministry and teaching assistant positions. 260 new domestic PhD students given a second set of enrolment allocation to Western included As of the Nov. 1 head count, each year. Although desirable to programs expansion targets, providing a funding for an additional 230 PhD Miller says “we were actually in have a balance of international new allotment of funding from and 274 master’s spaces. a really good place in terms of students in graduate programs, the ministry for extra spaces. Each new graduate student PhD enrolments. We were pretty the ministry does not provide B y He a t h e r Tr a v i s However, the university based spot allocated by the ministry is much on target with what the funding for them. its current graduate expansion on worth about $13,330 and each doc- faculties had set as their enrol- Based on feedback from a f graduate enrolment targets the original funding allocation. toral spot is worth $26,418. The ment plans ... master’s numbers recent survey, Western is aban- set by the Ontario Ministry Based on the numbers in last ministry typically funds students were a bit low.” doning the large showcase or Iof Training, Colleges and year’s planning process, the fac- for up to two years in a master’s There are currently 2,648 mas- open house graduate recruitment Universities are not met by the ulties would likely reach targets program and four years in the ter’s students (2,440 domestic) initiatives in favour of a targeted 2011-12 deadline, The University for master’s student enrolment, PhD program. and 1,771 doctoral students (1,345 faculty and program recruit- of Western Ontario will miss out but fall short for PhD students “The bottom line is there really domestic) at Western. ment. on millions of funding dollars. by about 75 full-time spots. The is a lot of money attached to this,” Although these numbers are The university is also increas- Western is shifting its gradu- faculties are revising projections she says. low, Miller is not concerned. ing its presence at conferences ate recruitment strategy to make to examine opportunities for Looking at the impact on the Western has a lot of one-year where senior undergraduates will sure provincial money allocated growth. faculty budgets for 2009-10, master’s programs, which are be attending. for graduate expansion doesn’t “The faculty targets that they Miller says “in terms of what easier to recruit for than four-year “We do need to take it seriously go untapped. set for the first round of expan- their targets are and the money PhD programs which require a because this is the only real, guar- “Basically it would mean we sion were pretty much consistent they would bring in to their fac- longer commitment, she says. As anteed money that we have com- would forfeit new monies coming with what the ministry alloca- ulty that is attached to graduate well, PhD students are funded ing from the ministry for the next in to the university,” says Linda tions were for expansion. But the expansion totals about $17 million at a higher rate, making it more couple of years so we don’t want Miller, Vice-Provost, School of second round that the ministry across the campus. So, it is not critical to meet these targets. to miss this opportunity. But we Graduate and Postdoctoral Stud- has given us is a little bit more insignificant money.” With only two academic years can use this to our advantage and ies. “It’s not just change.” ambitious than what our fac- Of the money provided by the remaining, Miller says faculties to introduce programs in novel Miller says the university is ulty targets have been tracking ministry for master’s and PhD stu- have to act quickly to implement areas that really do make us stand on track to meet the enrolment toward,” says Miller. dents, the majority of the money new strategies for expansion. out from other universities,” says projections set by the faculties as “Given that there is expansion goes to the faculties ($11,250 Faculties are being encouraged Miller. Hands-on partnership tackles wastewater issues

B y Pa u l Ma y n e main study areas in the Faculty The project would then require overwhelmed in major storm this is a much more aggressive of Engineering’s new Claudette about $9 million in government events. Cote hopes new techno- approach.” he University of West- MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion. funding, the balance coming from logies created by the centre can Trojan Technologies will be the ern Ontario will join with “It’s a key research area for us Western and Trojan. Completion reduce the city’s need for energy, anchor tenant, but the facility TTrojan Technologies and and Trojan is an excellent partner date is planned for spring 2011. chemicals and its carbon footprint will provide access to other indu- the City of London to develop and it gives our researchers an Vic Cote, General Manager of of day-to-day operations. strial, governmental, and non- a Wastewater Treatment Tech- opportunity to get their hands Finance and Corporate Services “We have the private sector governmental organizations to nology Centre, a unique test-bed dirty,” says Hewitt, adding the with the city, says the problem partner in Trojan, a growing attract experts internationally facility for researchers. planned facility will be one-of- of wet weather overflows has company,” says Cote. “This is and train the next generation of The city has donated land a-kind. been building over a number of a partnership applied, on the wastewater treatment experts valued at $1 million adjacent “What they’re talking about decades and will take the same ground, and moving. On the and companies. to Greenway Pollution Control doing is research on new tech- amount of time to repair. economic development front we Plant, and will wave application nologies for water treatment and Conventional technology gets have had a lot of partnerships, but and permit fees and charges in wastewater treatment in real time the first of two phases of the con- at real sewage flows, which -cur struction project. rently can’t be done anywhere,” Initial design and construction says Hewitt. “This facility does of the research facility, budgeted not currently exist anywhere in Food Drive Goal at $7 million, will put into place the world.” the necessary pipe and structure Hewitt expects the facility to for Western and Trojan scientists act as a training site for students, and engineers to pursue industrial and there may be classroom space scale-up testing of new wastewa- available. ter treatment technologies. This project needs to move Western is contributing ahead quickly to seek additional $100,000 for a business plan and funding for the initial phase. The sharing in the $1 million cost with three partners are looking for Trojan for special UV equipment, $3.5 million in federal develop- with completion expected by ment funding. March 31, 2010. The second phase, estimated Ted Hewitt, Vice-President at $13 million, would create a (Research & International comprehensive technology deve- Relations), says Western has lopment and research facility, researchers across several including advanced laboratory disciplines studying water and facilities, training facilities and wastewater treatment, one of the full-scale pilot testing facilities.

Partners & contributions – Phase 1 Responsibility Cost Partner Building and pipe construction $1 million Trojan Land donation $1 million City of London Engineering & design $100,000 Trojan Building permits/fees $300,000 City of London Paul Mayne, Western News Special UV equipment $1 million Trojan & Western Business plan $100,000 Western Mustangs women’s hockey goalie Jessica Ulrich makes a great save as she helps kickoff the annual Western Matching contribution $3.5 million Federal government Cares Food Drive, in conjunction with the citywide Business Cares Food Drive. Last year, Western and its affili- ate colleges helped the citywide drive collect a record 80 tons of food (161,000 pounds). Collection points for Total Phase 1 cost $7 million Western’s food drive are located in 32 buildings across campus. 4 december 3, 2009 WESTERN NEWS

Looking Back The Way We Were: 1971 From the Western News archives Dec. 6, 1979

n Huron University Col- lege is prepared to lift a 3 a.m. curfew for male visitors in women’s residences. Over- night guests of the opposite sex remain prohibited in male or female residences. n Engineering Class of ‘82 dressed up the Cronyn Obser- vatory dome as Santa Claus. Engineers said this represents a new concept of non-destruc- tive vandalism. n President George Connell receives a letter from Dr. John S. Winder suggesting a central barricade along Western Road to prevent joggers from cross- ing the road rather than using purpose-built underpasses. n Western’s Food Co-op -- a group of about 30 members of the campus community -- began fortnightly orders with local producers of staple foods. Pick-up was from one of four off-campus locations because rent-free distribution space had yet to be obtained. n English professor James Good hosts jam sessions for a faculty jazz band: Dixieland and swing predominate. n “Shampoo - Cut - Style” service cost $6 (sale ended Dec. 20) n Second annual Folk-o-teq was hosted at the UCC. Many countries’ folk dances were represented by traditionally costumed students. n $250/month + hydro got Feature by Alan Noon ([email protected]) London Free Press Collection/Western Archives you one entire duplex. A highlight during the Brescia University College annual reunion was a tour of the Marie Bosier Wing of the College named in honor of Sister Marie, Dean of the College from 1956-63. Two residence floors accommodate 54 students while the main floor contains three home economics laboratories. – Compiled by Joshua Safer Checking the new facility is Sister Margaret Hanley, Alumni Director, with scholarship winners, L-R, Shirley Wade, Neanah Wise, Anita Benoit, Francis McGlone, Helen Bugno and Rita O’Neil.

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Time to increase our diversity advantage

Canadians benefit from a Contrary to the arguments Business expressed concern that Canada. the world’s best and brightest more open and tolerant society. of protectionists, skilled immi- these provisions will reduce the But, as the Martin Prosperity students – and help Canada gain There is no indication that these grants make an economy dynamism of the U.S. post-sec- Institute found in Ontario, for a global advantage in the search positive attitudes are flagging stronger. In fact, according to ondary education system. They example, there are currently for talent as economic growth in the current downturn. The research conducted by the U.S. concluded with foreign-born economic disincentives for our resumes. same cannot be said south of the National Foundation for Ameri- students finding less attractive universities to admit foreign border, where recent legislation can Policy, for every H-1B posi- employment prospects in the students. This excerpt is from the report: has raised barriers for highly tion they requested, U.S. tech- United States, it is quite likely The Ontario government Navigating through the recovery, skilled immigrants. nology companies in the S&P 500 fewer will enroll there. This provides no support to foreign released last week by the Task This creates a significant increased their employment by policy mistake – driven by atti- doctoral students, and they are Force on Competitiveness, opportunity for Canada. five workers. tudes of fear – can be Canada’s the most expensive students to Productivity and Economic One provision in the U.S. As the Wall Street Journal opportunity. train. Given many doctoral stu- Progress. stimulus package is to “prohibit concluded, “if U.S. companies Our universities are already dents end up staying in Canada any recipient of TARP funding can’t hire these skilled work- admitting large numbers of following graduation and have Download the report from: from hiring H-1B visa holders.” ers – many of whom graduate students, including advanced the skills and capabilities are competeprosper.ca/index.php/ According to the Bank of Amer- from U.S. universities, by the graduate and doctoral students, vital to our competitiveness in work/annual_reports/annual_ ica, the provision is forcing it way – you can bet foreign com- from foreign countries. For- key fields, we should extend nor- report_8/ to rescind job offers to foreign- petitors will. In the same Wall eign students represent a huge mal domestic doctoral student born students graduating from Street Journal issue, the leaders potential advantage because funding to foreign students. This U.S. business schools. at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of they bring skills and energy to will ensure we can compete for

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Public Space Literacy begins with a book for every child

B y Er i c a Ol m s t e a d would never receive a book,” says during the Holiday Sale Dec. 9 Public Library, says The Book Participating agencies include: Huxley, emphasizing the opportu- - 24. Store has always been a major Children’s Aid Society, Madame n support of the 18th annual nity the program provides “every Celebrity gift wrappers, includ- supporter of the program. The Vanier Children’s Services, Boys A Book For Every Child cam- child should learn to read.” ing University President Amit program strives to meet demands and Girls Club, Western Area Ipaign, which runs until Dec. Huxley, who grew up with dys- Chakma; University Students’ with high quality books, while Youth Services, Women’s Com- 19, The Book Store at Western is lexia, had difficulty learning to Council President Emily Rowe; engaging the community in munity House. raising money and donating books read and understands the impact Vice-President (Resources & understanding the importance of to children in need. a book can have in a child’s life. Operations) Gitta Kulczycki; getting great books to children. The writer is a third-year stu- Last year The Book Store raised Throughout the year, Huxley Associate Vice-President, Housing “Access to reading materials is dent in MIT doing a communi- more than $5,000 for the charity, gathers donations of money and & Ancillary Services Susan Grin- a major part in becoming literate. cations internship with Western and $2,000 has been raised so far textbooks at The Book Store; at drod; Director of Sports and Rec- There are thousands of kids in Retail Services. this year. Christmas time, the money is reation Services Therese Quigley; London who don’t own any books. Bookseller Lotte Huxley is counted and children’s books are and J.W., Western’s mascot, will It should be the right of children leading the way in fundraising selected for donation. be on hand to wrap gift purchases to have access to books,” says and collecting donations from the To support the 2009 campaign, at noon during the Holiday Sale Cummings. campus community. Though mod- The Book Store is offering 20 per on Dec. 9. Campus-wide support A Book for Every Child was est about her achievements for cent off children’s books, which for A Book for Every Child shows established in 1992 to promote the program at The Book Store, are left at the store and delivered Western’s commitment to literacy literacy and support children in LETTER TO Huxley is passionate about pro- to several agencies who work and involvement in the commu- the community. The program moting literacy in youth. with families who are in need in nity. accepts donations year-round THE EDITOR “A Book For Every Child puts London. The Book Store is also Delilah Cummings, Program- and ensures the books always go books in the hands of children who accepting monetary donations ming Co-ordinator at the London as gifts to individual children. More commuting help needed Finding connections to town’s past I don’t think Western is doing everything it can dur- ing this time of a public tran- Continued from page 1 not just the project’s job, but the ume of essays is due out next year sit strike. Using the (Western community’s job to discover it (University of Ottawa Press). Community Van) service as a History and Jewish Stud- and bring it to life,” says Devin The community partners way to get to and from school ies student Jordan Korn says Andrews, community co-ordina- include the Dresden Community would be great if it served all the African-American History tor for the project. Development Association, the areas of London. The closest course has helped bridge the gap “I’m learning a lot about the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, stop near my house would be between the university and the abolitionist movement,” says and Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic the Valu-Mart grocery store wider community. Christ Church congregation Site. Investigators also have com- on Oxford Street East but I “We are very happy to learn member Kathy Brown. “I am munity-based learning partner- live way south of that pick-up from and share our experience interested in finding out where ships with the Diocese of Huron location. with the community,” he says, the connections are.” Archives, the Essex County Black Sure I may be able to find adding the course helped “bring The Promised Land Project is Historical Research Society, Beth a way there once in a while to light the role Canadians had in in the third year of a five-year Emmanuel Church, London, and during the week but what am the abolitionist movement.” mandate, and will be holding its the Lambton-Kent District School I supposed to do for the other Often such community history third annual public symposium Board. days - walk a half hour with a is unknown to those living outside and report to the community in More information on the Prom- 10-15 pound backpack on my the area. March 2010 at the University of ised Land Project is available at shoulders at 7 a.m.? “A lot has been lost and it’s Windsor. The first collected vol- lamacs.arts.uottawa.ca/plp.htm. Christ Church And what if I have to stay at school late? Do I risk get- ting jumped or assaulted on my walk home from Valu- Mart? I wonder who would be responsible if anything were to happen to students? With the Flag A Ride program basi- cally students can get rides from strangers while walking to the university? I wouldn’t even think about that option for my own safety. It was nice of Brescia to not enforce parking for the first three days but, of course, after the three days parking costs went back up to $5 a day. It is ridiculous that Brescia students pay $5 a day com- pared to those at King’s or the main campus who pay $4 a day. Either way the university should be helping students out. Why did we pay over $5,800? Maybe some of the money from the new Ivey building could have been shared with those who cannot take a van or want to risk getting in a car with a complete stranger. The very least the university could be doing is allowing stu- dents to park for free or give out parking passes for a lower cost than $5 a day. Heather Travis, Western News Melanie Angel Buset Members of Christ Church congregation in Dresden, Ont., Tom DeBurger, Linda DeBurger, Pat Highgate and Kathy Brown, visited Huron University College Brescia University College to learn how church founder, Rev. Thomas Hughes was involved in the abolitionist movement of the 1800s. Details showcased at the event are part of the Promised Land Project. 6 december 3, 2009 WESTERN NEWS

IN PROFILE: New Faculty Please join us for Walter Zimmerman’s Retire With Retirement Reception Dignity On taking the road “Fee-based investment consulting and asset management for portfolios in excess of $500,000.” less travelled

B y Je s s Br a d y “Certainly my life’s Background avid Sparling has worn a gone in directions Favourite activities: swimming, water lot of hats in his life and skiing, skiing, going to the family cot- often more than one at a I never would have Photo by: Shawn Simpson D tage on Georgian Bay time. dreamed possible.” Favourite food: every kind of dessert at He’s currently wearing two – David Sparling, Richard Ivey Favourite music: loud, heavy rock at The University of Western like AC/DC Michael’s Garden Ontario as he becomes one of the School of Business Favourite cities: Sydney, Australia; Mitch Orr, newest faculty members at the Vancouver, B.C.; Montreal, Que. Monday, December 7, 2009 HBA, CMA, CFP, CIMA, RS Richard Ivey School of Business. Director, Wealth Management Not only is he a professor, but and the other in developing and 3:00-6:00pm he’s also the chair of Agri-Food managing technology. “I love Presentation at 3:30pm 519-660-3230 Innovation and Regulation. teaching,” he says, adding he is tional experience, Sparling added ™ Doing double duty is nothing happy with the opportunity to get another hat to his collection. He new to Sparling. For most of his into the classroom. started working towards a PhD TM Trademark used under authorization and control of The Bank of Nova Scotia. professional life he’s kept himself Teaching wasn’t always part of from McMaster University in ScotiaMcLeod is a division of Scotia Capital Inc., Member CIPF busy with development projects his plan, though. operations management, all the for business, the farming indus- Throughout his undergraduate while running his family’s poultry try as well as his teaching. At years studying biology at Queen’s farm just south of Cambridge, one point during his career he University in his hometown of Ont. with his wife Jane and their University of Ottawa juggled academics and being Kingston, Ont., Sparling never four children. the chairman of the board for contemplated being a profes- From then on there was no Graduate Studies an agri-business insurance com- sor. “That (teaching) was cool turning back. pany. Later while working at the and people did it, but I didn’t see Sparling went on to teach at University of Guelph he ran a myself doing it.” the University of Guelph in the bio-tech company. It was while Sparling was earn- department of business and “That was the busiest I’ve ever ing an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier became an associate dean of It starts Here. been in my life,” says the 57-year- University that he realized teach- research and graduate studies old Sparling with a laugh. ing was something he wanted to until this year. Sparling is still busy, as on top do. He says he loved learning and He also worked for a time in Discover the wide variety of programs of handling his chair duties he’s the combination with business Australia as a professor at the o ered at the Faculty of Arts teaching two classes this year, was the right fit. University of Melbourne and one in operations management So, inspired by his own educa- taught in Sydney at the Austra- • Canadian Studies lian Graduate School of Manage- ment. • Classical Studies Sparling says he’s taken a less • Communication traditional route than most aca- • Conference Interpreting demics by involving himself with • English running different companies and • Geography groups while continuing to teach. • Government Communication “All of that actually gave me all • History (new co-op option) the background to be prepared for this position (at Western).” • Information Studies Sparling has a reputation for • Lettres françaises taking less traditional routes. • Linguistics Pamela Laughland, a research • Medieval and Renaissance Studies assistant who has worked with • Music Sparling for the past six years, • Orchestral Studies says he is known for questioning • Organizational Communication the status quo and pushing to find • Philosophy new ways of doing things and solving problems. • Piano Pedagogy Research “Dave’s very much a ‘why not?’ • Religious Studies person,” she says. • Spanish Laughland, describing Sparling • Theatre as candid and genuine, says when • Translation Studies (new literary translation option *) he is working on projects, he will • Visual Arts ask, “What can we do to make this work?” Sparling encourages * subject to approval people to get involved with proj- ects that interest them and he told For more information, visit: www.arts.uOttawa.ca her to go after opportunities that came her way, she says. Sparling seems to follow his own advice about not passing up opportunities. His recent move to Ivey is one example. “This position was everything that is ‘me,’” he says, citing the WWW.TAGHEUER.COM balance his role at Western strikes between teaching and doing the research and policy development he loves. “I always tell people to look for opportunities and, if they look interesting, then chase them. You Care to comment? never know where you’ll end 1690 Richmond Street North up.” Western News welcomes your opinion. 519.663.1110 nashjewellers.com Send letters to the editor and opinion articles to [email protected] The writer is a master’s student studying journalism.

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B y He a t h e r Tr a v i s for each of the recipients high- lights why they are deserving of aumya Saxena feels like a the scholarships, says Western giant weight has been lifted President Amit Chakma. Soff her shoulders. “We are very proud of you A bright and outgoing student, because you make us look good,” she spent much of her time volun- he joked. “Over the last decade teering in the community during we have turned ourselves into the high school. But as someone who place all bright students come to. gave so much of herself, Saxena “We know you will succeed wasn’t sure how she would pay at Western because you have for post-secondary education, already demonstrated you can having been left to finance her succeed.” own academic future. The National Scholarship pro- Saxena’s hard academic work gram began at Western in 1988. and community commitments The recipients were given a paid off in the form of the Richard plaque and were joined at the and Jean Ivey Family Entrance event by their upper year peers. Scholarship. She was one of 10 Scholarship supporters Richard University of Western Ontario ‘Dick’ Ivey and family and Wil- National Scholarship recipients liam (Bill) Fyfe were in atten- honoured at a reception at Gib- dance. bons Lodge on Nov. 25. Other scholarship recipients Having immigrated to Canada are: from India when she was three n Nicole Askin – F.K. Ashbaugh years old, she was instilled with a Entrance Scholarship passion for multiculturalism. The Heather Travis, Western News n Serina Zheng – Clifford von first-year Health Science student Former Faculty of Science dean and scholarship supporter William (Bill) Fyfe, left, trades stories with Western Presi- Kuster Entrance Scholarship ran a cultures club in high school dent Amit Chakma and first-year Science student and scholarship recipient Randa Stringer during a reception held n Randa Stringer – W.S. Fyfe and was involved in fundraising at Gibbons Lodge for National Scholarship recipients. Faculty of Science Entrance for Child Haven International, Scholarship a charity assisting children and n Jasmine Irwin – Faculty women in developing countries Tristan Neill, a first-year Arts dom to pursue other things. I “I was involved in everything, Entrance Scholarship in need of food, education, health and Humanities student, is able to can do more volunteering and be whether it was student council n Claire Flatman – Faculty care, shelter, clothing, emotional focus on his studies, rather than more involved.” president, arts and sports,” she Entrance Scholarship and moral support. worry about getting a part-time Like many of the scholarship says, adding she also volunteered n Deborah Boswell – Faculty “I want to stay involved in the job thanks to the D.C. Williams recipients, first-year Media, in the community and started a Entrance Scholarship community and promote multi- President’s Entrance Scholar- Information and Technoculture 4-H club in the city of Sudbury. n Xiaoye (Simon) Yin – Beryl culturalism,” she says, noting the ship. student Shelby Gobbo would be Gobbo received the Faculty Ivey Continuing Entrance Schol- scholarship “has been a massive “It’s definitely a benefit,” he considered by many to be an over- Entrance Scholarship. arship support.” says. “It will give me more free- achiever. The mounting list of accolades MOVING SALE

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OSSTF/FEESO welcomes its newest members, B y An t h e a Ro w e The book proposes establish- the Wilfrid Laurier University Staff Association ing post-secondary institutions he current model of post- dedicated exclusively to under- secondary education is graduate education. An example OSSTF/FEESO, uniting education workers since 1919, is a proven leader in Tunsustainable, according of an undergraduate-focused uni- bargaining exclusively for the education sector. to a new book proposing a greater versity would be the University focus on teaching, three-year of California system. undergraduate degrees and cre- By encouraging faculty mem- Bargaining from a position of strength ation of an ‘open university.’ bers to focus on teaching rather • Expert negotiators Academic than research, these baccalaure- Transfor- ate institutions could decrease • Financial resources mation: class sizes; reduce their depen- • Effective government lobbying The Forces dence on part-time instructors; Reshaping deliver specialized programs; Higher Educa- and more efficiently meet the For more information call Colombe Beauregard at tion in Ontario needs of a diverse student popu- 1.800.267.7867 or email [email protected] was written by lation. four Ontario Within a teaching-focused experts on the Moran model, universities could also post-second- potentially grant three-year bac- ary system, calaureate degrees instead of including Greg Moran, a profes- four-year ones. sor of developmental and clinical “Although the per-unit cost of psychology at The University of carefully planned undergraduate Western Ontario. programs representing diverse Co-authored by Ian D. Clark subjects would increase, the net LEARN MORE! VISIT OUR (University of Toronto), Michael cost to both individuals and insti- Skolnik (University of Toronto) tutions would decrease,” says NEW WEBSITE and David Trick (consultant and Moran. Relax, lcsworkplacefurnishings.com former CEO and Vice Provost, “And the pay-off would be University of immeasurably more valuable.” Guelph-Hum- The authors also suggest ber), the book Ontario establish an ‘open univer- we’ve got your back identifies key sity.’ In an open university, admis- problems fac- sion to programs and courses ing Ontario’s is based on students’ needs and post-second- aspirations rather than previous ary institu- academic achievements. Using appropriate offi ce seating is another tions and pro- “In addition to providing flex- poses reforms ible online and distance learning way to improve comfort and alleviate that would opportunities, open universi- dramatically ties could enable more college

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Bill Anderson CREATIVE going to experience 519 657 0231 ext 222 Vice-President (Academic) from a decline of what I [email protected] 1995 to 2005. “In the absence of action, I consider one of the best fear we’re going to experience a decline of what I consider one education systems in of the best education systems in the world.” the world.” – Greg Moran, co-author w University enrollment has CLIENT: LCS VERSION: REV.: DATE: Sept. 10/09 TIME: 12:30 and psychology professor C 1 grown from approximately seven DOCKET #: 014-036 per cent of the population in 1965 SIZE: 5.625” w x 4” h COLOUR: cmyk DESIGNER: rs to nearly 35 per cent today. JOB DESCRIPTION: Print Advertising AD NAME: CHAIR With post-secondary education The book evolved out of work considered the key to economic proposed separately to the co- (with New WEB Flash) Western News 09 prosperity and competitiveness authors by the Higher Education in the global economy, this high Quality Council of Ontario to iden- 
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B y He a t h e r Tr a v i s Arts and Humanities Music Jordan Lavi Lucy Yuying Liu hirty-seven undergradu- Matthew Leisinger ate students were awarded Jade Sharpiro Richard Ivey School Tscholarships from the Uni- of Business versity of Western Ontario Fac- Education (shared scholarship) ulty Association Monday. Rachel Quinton Matthews Hall The Faculty Association Schol- Melissa Symons Charles Korn arship Fund was developed in rec- ognition of the association’s long- Engineering Science time commitment to the quality Ryan Fox Mathew Abado of undergraduate education. Each Derek Gateman Roochi Arora recipient demonstrated outstand- Amar Zebian Rajesh Bhayana ing academic performance in the Gloria Jacobson (Part-time Stu- previous year. Health Sciences dent Scholarship) The scholarships are distrib- Marcin Badowski Jonathan Park uted among the various faculties Ethan Cassidy Rafael Schulman of the university in proportion Natalie Roach Joseph Sadek (The Allan Hein- to their enrolments. The schol- Amanda Rosenblum icke Memorial Scholarship) arships are funded by UWOFA members through membership Information and Social Science dues. Media Studies Kevin Akaoka Heather Travis, Western News UWOFA is the only faculty Katherine Hoad-Reddick Laura Booth Faculty Association Scholarship recipients Ryan Fox, second-year Electrical association in Canada with a Peige Desjarlais Engineering student, and Amar Zebian, third-year Computer Engineering scholarship program of this kind Law Chung Lao student, speak with UWOFA president Regna Darnell, centre, at the scholar- and scope. Scholarships were first Philippe Cowle Lisa Mark ship reception at Michael’s Garden Monday. granted in 1971. Victoria Rodrigues (The G. A reception honouring the Schulich School of Edward Ebanks Scholarship for 2008-09 recipients was held at Medicine & Dentistry Sociology) History) Sarah J. Shorten (UWOFA Schol- Michael’s Garden. Rebecca Rappaport (Medicine David To arship, Philosophy) This year’s scholarship recipi- - J.A.F. Stevenson Memorial Catherine Villar (Part-time Stu- Past President’s Eric Wright ents are: Scholarship) dent Scholarship) Award Stephanie Dobney (Dentistry) Graeme Young (The W. Balder- Mike Carroll (Sociology) ston Memorial Scholarship of Amanda Vandenbogaard Herbert lauded as exceptional role model B y He a t h e r Tr a v i s A reception to “It is a given that we should grams in Family Medicine, says: Similarly, Dr. Michael N. honour Her- support and nurture all faculty “Dr. Herbert is a patient-centred, Lehman, Professor and Chair, chulich School of Medicine bert was held members to reach their poten- empathetic and extremely com- Department of Anatomy and Cell & Dentistry Dean Carol at Michael’s tial. However, as long as women petent clinician. She has been a Biology, says Herbert has been a SHerbert has received an Garden on Nov. remain under-represented in lead- champion of marginalized popu- role model for other administra- international award for excel- 25. ership in the academy, I believe lations such as our Aboriginal tors at Western. lence for her support of women The award we must actively encourage peoples and abused women from Affiliated with the Association in medicine, dentistry and the was presented women faculty to see themselves both a clinical and research per- of American Medical Colleges, health profession. in November as leaders and to take opportuni- spective. SELAM is committed to the Herbert has been named the at the Associa- Herbert ties to develop their leadership “Dr. Herbert transmits her pas- advancement and promotion of 2009 recipient of the Society for tion of Ameri- skills,” says Herbert. sion for medicine and excellent women to executive positions in Executive Leadership in Aca- can Medical In her letter of support, Judith clinical skills to her students in academic health professions. demic Medicine (SELAM) Inter- Colleges annual meeting in Bos- Belle Brown, Chair, Master of a manner that is always learner- national Award for Excellence. ton. Clinical Science and PhD Pro- centred.” Huron tops Board sets out investment strategies UW target

B y Pa u l Ma y n e n Engagement - involves a con- ‘undivided loyalty to the benefi- Huron University College has Investing structive dialogue between com- ciaries’ of the funds invested. again surpassed expectations with he University of Western pany management and sharehold- Logan says the areas where this year’s United Way campaign Ontario will take a ‘best-in- SRI – Socially Responsible Investing, ers, where the shareholder acts the university expects manag- efforts, raising the largest total in class’ approach to socially sometimes called ethical investing, a like an owner of the business. ers to add value are the actively the school’s 146-year history. T strategy that seeks social good as well n responsibly investment (SRI) as financial return. Advocacy/activism - involves managed parts of the portfolio, Following-up on last year’s portfolios, and will not use nega- organized support of a specific currently Canadian equities and a record total of $6,600, the 2009 ESG - Environment, Social, Governance tive screening or exclusion of and Ethical, the broad areas of concern cause, similar to engagement but portion of U.S. equities and EAFE campaign exceeded its goal of specific companies. most often assessed in SRI investing. involves acting with others to equities. $7,000, with $7,883, much to the Taking all competing firms in influence management. “We know that our active excitement of campaign co-ordi- an industry and ranking them n Best-in-class - takes all managers do use ESG factors nator Reverend Canon William in terms of their environment, competing firms in an industry as part of their security selec- Cliff. social, governance, and ethical reviewed what is happening in the and ranks them in terms of their tion process and that they have “It’s the staff and faculty that performance (ESG), the uni- industry and within other institu- ESG. increased resources allocated to have done this,” says Cliff, noting versity feels its portfolio would tions, considered research con- “The Investment Committee ESG factors,” she says. Active with approximately 100 employ- be tilted towards strong ‘social’ ducted on the topic and articles in does not support the first three management comprises about ees, a per capita result of $78 is performers, with gains from this professional publications, along approaches to socially respon- 55 per cent of the university’s tremendous. active strategy offset by the cost with consulting the active manag- sible investment,” says Lynn investment portfolio. “They have an understanding of reduced diversification. ers for the university’s Operating Logan, Associate Vice-President “Western is concerned about of the need that’s out there and In 2008, the Board of Governors and Endowment Portfolio. Financial Services and chair where its investments are going are truly interested in helping Investment Committee was asked There are four main approaches of the university’s Investment and our Investment Committee others.” to investigate opportunities with to socially responsible investment Committee. “What the committee has spent a significant amount Western’s United Way cam- respect to social responsibility portfolios: does support is the best-in-class of time over the past 18 months paign is now entering its ‘quiet investment funds. n Negative screening or exclu- approach which incorporates discussing this issue and will con- phase’, with no more reporting on Socially responsible investing sion - avoidance of specific busi- ESG factors into the analytical tinue to monitor the evolution of the campaign total until the over- has been addressed by the Invest- nesses or sectors, usually when process used by managers.” industry research to ensure our all announcement in late January. ment Committee on a number of products are perceived to do The first three approaches also active managers’ processes are As of Dec. 3, the campaign sits occasions. In these most recent harm if used as intended, such as conflict with the board’s and the aligned with best practices.” at 76 per cent, or $418,000 of the discussions, the committee has defense and tobacco firms. Investment Committee’s duty of $550,000 goal. 10 december 3, 2009 WESTERN NEWS

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Chord wood Western makes ‘green’ promise The University of Western Ontario unveiled a sustainabil- Go to… ity website last week as Ontario sustainability.uwo.ca universities were gathering at Queen’s Park in Toronto to pledge their commitment to the environ- edge and the tools essential to ment and greener practices. living a sustainable future. Among highlights of the new “And as a research facility with sustainability website is a Green strong intellectual capacity, we Report outlining Western’s initia- will investigate pressing issues tives and a new pledge that: “The and propose effective solutions to University of Western Ontario is environmental problems. committed to embedding sustain- “Through active citizenship, ability into every facet of daily teaching and research, we will life.” ensure the health of our planet The pledge also promises: and its people for the long term.” “As a member of the London Members of the Council of community, we will incorporate Ontario Universities (COU) used responsible practices into all University Day to make a sector- aspects of operations in order to wide pledge to the provincial gov- minimize our impact on the envi- ernment on matters of sustainabil- ronment. ity and to unveil a report: Ontario “As a teacher of the next gen- Universities: Going Greener, sum- eration of global leaders, we will marizing green initiatives across equip students with the knowl- the province. Paul Mayne, Western News Music students Kyle Nurse, Jim Toner and Justin Wiley tackled this door as part of their percussion presentation at Weldon Library last month. The percussion ensemble can be heard Dec. 4 in the Paul Davenport Theatre at 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Hewitt reappointed to guide research Deck the halls with sanitizer Ted Hewitt has been reap- São Paulo in Brazil. He has pointed Vice-President been a member of the Depart- (Research & International ment of Sociology since 1989. When it comes to the flu this with a minimum 70 per cent alco- two of that we hope there is Relations) for the term July 1, Before Western, he was at the holiday season – do your best to hol base. Also, cover the mouth enough protection in the commu- 2010 to June 30, 2015. University of Lethbridge and neither give nor receive. and nose area when sneezing or nity that the virus won’t continue Hewitt, a leading Canadian McMaster University. The Middlesex-London Health coughing. to circulate, but we don’t know authority on Brazil, has served Hewitt has published Unit (MLHU) is reporting declin- Although H1N1 influenza is still that for sure,” she says. as Vice-President (Research extensively on issues related ing numbers of H1N1 influenza in circulating – there were nine lab- More than 90,000 doses of & International Relations) to social movements, local London and Middlesex communi- oratory-confirmed cases reported H1N1 vaccine and about 8,000 since 2005, and was Associ- government, and international ties but with the holidays comes between Nov. 23 and 27 – the rate seasonal flu vaccines have been ate Vice-President (Research) cooperation for urban develop- celebratory gatherings and more of spread is falling to low levels. administered. from 2001-2005. Prior to this, ment in Latin America. His opportunities to spread viruses. The peak activity occurred in Currently, there is no evidence he was Associate Dean (Stu- work has appeared in journals MLHU Associate Medical Offi- mid- to late-October and has since of seasonal influenza circulating. dent Affairs) in the Faculty of including Cities, Journal of cer of Health Bryna Warshawsky significantly decreased. Contact Western’s Health Ser- Social Science. Latin American Studies, Jour- encourages members of the Warshawsky says it is difficult vices for more information on Hewitt is responsible for nal of Developing Areas, Third community to remain diligent in to predict whether another wave seasonal vaccines. all aspects of research sup- World Quarterly, and Habitat protecting against contracting or of H1N1 influenza will hit the Clinics will continue to Dec. 17 port and promotion, includ- International. spreading the virus. area. for H1N1 and seasonal influenza ing the university’s Strategic In 2002, he was named Com- Forgo the holiday cheer and “We do think there have been vaccines. An updated list of clin- Research Plan and Strategic mander of the Order of Rio stay home if you feel ill. Practice fair amounts of activity already, ics is available at healthunit.com. Plan for Internationalization. Branco by Brazil’s Ministry frequent hand washing, clean plus with the vaccinations people Units within his portfolio of Foreign Relations. That surfaces and use hand sanitizer have been getting, between the include Research Develop- same year, he completed nego- ment & Services, WORLDis- tiations with the University of coveries, Research Ethics and Calgary, York University, and In Memoriam Animal Care and Veterinary the Université du Québec à Montreal remembrance Services. Montréal to establish the Can- Hewitt earned his PhD from ada Visiting Research Chair in Helen Lutes McMaster University and also Brazilian Studies, the first of The flag will be at half- ceremony studied at the University of its kind in the country. mast until 1 p.m. today (Dec. 3) in memory of Helen Lutes, It has been 20 years since École and Sarah Patterson, a fourth- a former staff member of Polytechnique de Montréal expe- year Mechanical Engineering & The Book Store. Lutes, 93, rienced the tragedy of 14 young Women Studies student. retired from Western in 1981 women losing their lives and “The theme this year is pro- Angeletti to head board with 17 years of service. A 13 others being injured by a lone gressing together,” says Women funeral service will be held gunman in an event that shook In Engineering co-president, London lawyer Frank A. from the University of Ottawa in today at A. Millard George the country. Neha Sharma. “We want to cel- Angeletti is the new chair of the 1976. He handles a full range of Funeral Home in London Western’s Women In Engineer- ebrate the success of women in Board of Governors at The Uni- legal services in employment and beginning at 1 p.m. Visita- ing student group has planned engineering over the past 20 years versity of Western Ontario. He labour relations matters including tion will be held at noon. a ceremony Friday, Dec. 4 at 11 and encourage more women to takes over from Michelle Noble collective bargaining, employ- a.m. in the Spencer Engineering enter this great profession.” who chaired her final board meet- ment litigation and arbitrations. Betty Touseant Building (Room 1200) to honour Brescia University College will ing Nov. 26. Angeletti’s community involve- Former Western Book the lives lost in the Montreal hold its annual Ritual of Re-Mem- Angeletti, a partner with the ment is considerable, including Store employee, Betty Tou- Massacre with three speakers bering ceremony on Sunday, Dec. management labour law firm of St. Joseph’s Health Care, Law- seant, died Nov. 18 at the discussing the success of women 6 at noon in the auditorium. The Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti, son Research Foundation, and age of 62. She retired with 23 in engineering over the past two Ritual of Re-Membering seeks practices exclusively in the area Thames Valley Hospitals Plan- years of service. A funeral decades. the creation of sacred time and of labour and employment law. ning Partnership. was held at Evans Funeral Speaking will be Tracy Baker sacred space to honour the loss He will chair his first board meet- Stephen Coxford, president of Home in London on Nov. 20. (BESc ’80) of General Dynamic of their young lives and the lives ing Jan 28. investment company Gresham & Land Systems; Anna Cleaver of all women that have been lost A Western graduate (BA’73), St. Andrew Inc., will take over as (BESc ’05) of Stantec Consulting; to gender-based violence. Angeletti received his law degree vice-chair of the board. 14 december 3, 2009 WESTERN NEWS

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