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gue p h ISSN 0229-2378 UNIVERSITY NEWS BULLETIN Volume 29 Number 26 July 4, 1985

Guelph makes bid for Voice /data network supercomputer system gets go-ahead

A proposal for the establishment of a $10-million to be connected without charge for test purposes. Board of Governors has approved an expenditure of supercomputer system to support academic and After the first year, the facility would be expected up to $7.6 million to cover the installation of an industrial research at all Universities was to operate on a system of user charges. The proposal integrated voice/data telecommunications facility, submitted by Guelph and McMaster universities last assumes 7,000 hours of operation per year at 75-per- associated cable plant, appliances and instruments, Friday to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. cent loading and a charge of $250 per hour, to give and $200,000 for renovations. Approval is subject The proposal for an Ontario Universities Super- an annual income of $1.3 million. only to successful negotiation of a contract with computer System (OUSCS) was developed jointly by According to the Guelph-McMaster proposal, R 0 LM Canada, said Charles Ferguson, vice-president, ad hoc committees chaired by Physics professor Peter a council, made up of all universities using the administration. Egelstaff at Guelph and Chemistry professor Richard system, would manage operations, reporting to the The University will either borrow the funds to Bader at McMaster. Guelph's team included Prof. Council of Ontario Universities. buy the new system or lease it, depending upon Jimmy Law, Physics; Prof. Murray Alexander, Physics/ which is cheaper, Ferguson said. The funds to pay Computing and Communications Services; Kent The proposal also indicates there could be some for the borrowing or leasing costs will come princi- Percival, CCS network supervisor; and Dr. Ted spin-off advantages if university and industrial scien- pally from the savings on the costs of leasing equip- Swart, acting director of CCS. tists work through the same supercomputer system. ment for the present outdated system. President Matthews says he does not know when a It suggests that, with MCU approval, industrial users decision will be reached. MCU is also considering a could be accommodated in the first year's operat- The new system, which will give Guelph a proposal submitted by the University of . ing expenses. A separate scale of charges would be state-of-the-art telephone exchange service and developed for these users. expanded and enhanced data communications, will Egelstaff says Guelph's proposal offers a new replace a vintage machine that dates back to 1928. and important feature — the integration of the Industry participation would be welcomed, network and computer into a complete system. says Egelstaff, and there are no technical reasons Continued on page 3. Guelph would support the networking system, and why this could not occur. He says he is hopeful that McMaster would support the supercomputer system. some of the legal arrangements can be worked out. ❑ The Guelph-McMaster plan calls for expansion

of the networking system NETNORTH, with the (Lakehead University) The Guelph/McMaster OUSCS approval of members of NETNORTH. It is would link universities operated at Guelph in conjunction with IBM on across the province for exciting behalf of 21 NETNORTH member institutions to research into supercomputer/array link Ontario universities. NETNORTH members processor technologies. include universities, community colleges and govern. ment research institutions. Matthews and Lee wrote jointly to presidents of all Ontario universities June 27, enclosing the proposal and inviting them to join the system if it OTTAWA is funded. () () The supercomputer would be located in dedi- cated space at McMaster's computing centre. It would consist of an IBM 4381 host mainframe, four FPS-264 array processors, and one FPS-164/ MAX AP system.

Initial capital costs of the entire facility, includ- GUELPH (Universal of Guelph) TORONTO )) ing the start-up costs (which are roughly equal to the KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ) () budget for the first year) and the new space to Wilfred Laurier University) house the supercomputer, fall within the $10-million LONDON ST. CATHARINES ity of Western Ontario) HAMILTON () 1), grant offered through MCU, the proposal says. (McMaster University)

The annual operating budget would consist of WINDSOR () two maintenance contracts and the salaries and ^): benefits for five personnel — two at Guelph and three at McMaster. The start-up budget provides for debugging the system and allowing initial users A good friend to the University Community barbeque and dance July 11 completes B of G term All students, faculty and staff, and their families and friends are invited to attend the University's ment links with Canada. annual Community Barbecue and Dance July 11. Franklin joined the Board of Governors in 1976 Rain or shine, activities get under way at on the recommendation of former chairman Alan 4 p.m. with a family swim in the Athletic Centre Marchment, chairman of Guaranty Trust Company. pool and children's entertainment on Branion At that time Franklin was breeding champion Plaza. At 4:30 p.m., competing teams partici- Charolais and Simmental cattle on his 3,500-acre pate in "Adult Activities" on Bullring Green. farm at Picton. His business interests, then as now, (Teams of 10 can register now for "Adult included Hardee Farms, which is involved in the food industry from plant to plate, as well as small- Activities" at the Central Student Association appliance manufacturing and a chain of drug stores. office; on July 11, registration will be at the He also has an active interest in the mining industry Information Centre located on the porch of where he got his business start in the 1930s. Raithby House from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.) Marchment knew Franklin "as an active and The barbecue begins at 5:30 p.m., running successful businessman" with an interest in agricul- until 7 p.m. The beef dinner is $5.25 ($4.75 in ture and cattle. "He was chairman of various boards, advance), and the hamburger dinner is $3.75 (and) being chairman of a university's board is not ($3.25 in advance). Tickets are available now at all that different," Marchment says. "You have to the University Centre Box Office, and at the have the ability, and having the experience is most Information Centre on the day of the event. helpful. It also helps if the person identifies with the At 6:30 p.m., the winner of the community institution." service award will be named, and the winning Franklin has had no trouble becoming part of team from the "Adult Activities" will be recog- the Guelph community. He has enjoyed his contacts nized. There will also be a 50:50 draw with all with faculty and students, and shown a talent for proceeds going to the Community Barbecue. respecting the interests of both. Anne Martin Matthews, director of the Gerontology Research Beginning at 7 p.m., the Guelph Concert Centre, served with him on the search committee Band entertains on Branion Plaza, and from President Burt Matthews presents Cec Franklin, that selected Burt Matthews as president. She says 8 p.m., there will be dancing to the music of the left, with an oil portrait by artist Elizabeth Ann ❑ Franklin "set the tone for interaction among mem- Downchild Blues Band. Campbell of Toronto at a barbecue last week at the bers," making the students feel at home with a Arboretum. A larger portrait by the same artist will "nice, informal style." join a picture gallery of past chairmen, presidents Although Franklin no longer breeds cattle, he and chancellors on Level 4 of the University Centre. Students want maintains a keen interest in the rural scene. He and Franklin joined the Board of Governors in 1976. his wife, Ingrid, live near Stouffville, where the trout bilingual province in the pond grow large in the knowledge that they are assured a long life. (Mrs. Franklin believes that The Ontario Federation of Students, representing by Ann Middleton if you feed them, you don't catch them.) Franklin 200,000 college and university students, is to lobby Cecil Hammond Franklin retired July 1 after three often fishes for salmon in British Columbia and is the provincial government to make Ontario an years as chairman of the Board of Governors. He a founding member of the Goodwood Club, which officially bilingual province. Delegates at the 0 FS was honored at a barbecue following the June board raises 6,000 pheasants and other game birds annual general meeting, held on campus, supported meeting. each year. increased accessibility for Ontario's Francophone Known as "Cec" to friends and business associ- Although known as an outdoorsman, Franklin students and also decided to campaign for more ates alike, Franklin is described by President Burt also has an enduring interest in Canadian art. It was funding to bilingual academic programs. Matthews as "an excellent, even an ideal chairman. he who made the Heather Cooper painting of horses Other motions were passed to make the OFS He has been readily available for consultation but and unicorns available for the University to use in its a bilingual organization — a staff translator will be didn't impose his views inappropriately." highly visible and effective liaison publications. The hired for the translation of the federation's Franklin carried out his role of chairman as work is currently on long-term loan to the University. publications. enthusiastically as he has addressed all facets of a Recognizing that a new political climate will be Dr. Herb Armstrong, former dean of graduate long and active life — a life that has encompassed a created by a change in government, the 0 FS adopted studies, wrote the citation honoring Franklin on his love for the mining industry, the breeding of cham- a campaign for the coming year entitled, "The retirement: "He has given unstintingly of himself pion cattle, and the collection of Canadian arts and Student Agenda For Change," with student aid in the interests of the , and in crafts. His enthusiasm and business acumen have reform as its major thrust. The campaign goals also taken Algonquin Mercantile Corporation from sales the people of this province. He is a true friend of our University." include a halt to tuition and incidental fees, increased of $40 million in 1982 to more than $236 million government funding to the colleges and universities, this year. He is chairman of the board and chief Helen Sudbury, a member of the Board of adequate student housing, and student input into executive officer of the diversified company. Governors since 1979, has also retired. A public planning at all levels. Balancing the University's budget has been of health nurse and graduate of Guelph, Sudbury served The new OFS executive is: Bernard Drainville, prime importance to Franklin, but this has not over- on the compensation of social benefits committee University of Ottawa, chairperson; Jon Carlos shadowed his concern for the Board of Governors' as well as the pension and benefits and membership Tsilfidis, University of Windsor, treasurer; Simon role in assisting the University's administrators and committees. Lamb, , link to Ontario College in fostering links between industry and the educa- Student representative Bruce Johnston steps Commission; Nicole Loreto, , tional sector. down after his year's appointment. Johnston, a link to Union of Ontario Undergraduates; L. E. Franklin identifies closely with the Bovey sociology and psychology major, has been active in Lovis, University of Western Ontario, link to Ontario Commission, which recently addressed current and student government and the University Centre Graduate Association; Jim Ryan, University of future issues facing Ontario universities. 'We are administration. He served on the planning and Guelph, representative to CFS national executive; trying to maintain and improve excellence," he says. property committee. Prof. Bill Hughes, former Sondra Gibbons, University of Western Ontario, He does not, however, agree with the heavy fees chairman of the Philosophy Department, who has member-at-large, women's portfolio; Catherine charged foreign students. They do a lot for an served as a faculty representative since 1982, also Louli, University of Ottawa, member-at-large, franco- institution while they are here, he says, and when steps down. Well known for his involvement in local phone portfolio; Matt Certosimo, Wilfred Laurier they return to their own countries they continue to musical circles, Hughes was a member of the finance University, member-at-large; and Barry Schmid], contribute by providing valuable business and govern- committee. ❑ Laurentian University, member-at-large. ❑ 2 'Hand-waving calculations' for Scientists oppose Star Wars Faculty members at Canadian universities are mobil- pensions not good enough izing to oppose Canadian participation in "Star Wars" research. Groups at Guelph, Waterloo, UBC, McMaster, and Toronto oppose the program, saying The Pension and Benefits Committee of the Board would have made improvements to the pension plans it will result in a major escalation of the arms race of Governors and the administration are to act on as of Oct. 1. These motions called for a change in concerns surrounding the University's three pension the current inflation formula used to adjust pensions and destabilization of the nuclear balance. plans. and a change in the defined benefits formula. If Physics professor George Renninger calls on Board member Peter Egelstaff told the board implemented, the latter would involve a one-per-cent members of the University community to support last Thursday that a report provided by the com- increase in pension contributions, to be shared the following declaration. A similar statement drew mittee on proposed changes to the pension plans did equally by the University and employees. 600 signatures at McMaster. "As a member of the University of Guelph com- not contain enough financial and actuarial data to Phil Cotton, a member of the Pension and munity, I am strongly opposed to Canadian partici- allow board members to form a viable opinion on Benefits Committee, said the committee was pation in research sponsored by the U.S. Strategic the motions. In addition, he said, the wording in "satisfied" with the supporting data provided by the Defense Initiative. SDI represents a major escala- some sections of the pension plans is "seriously actuaries for the proposed changes, and that the tion of the nuclear arms race. If developed, it would defective," and may have been subject to misinter- decision not to provide all the data to the board had violate the 1972 anti-ballistic missile treaty between pretation by the actuaries involved. been "a matter of judgment" by the committee. He the United States and the Soviet Union, as well as "Many people look to us for unassailable steward- said it's a question of how much faith the board puts Canada's often expressed opposition to extending ship of a $140-million fund, simply because we are in the committee. the arms race into space. Therefore, I call upon the holding their future in trust," Egelstaff said, and Other members of the board also expressed government of Canada to reject the recent invitation "our most precious asset in handling their trust is concern about the apparent lack of confidence in by the U.S. government to participate in SDI credibility. To be credible, we must be seen to be the committee and the actuaries involved, but board research." doing our job effectively, and part of our job is to member Edmund Bovey noted that there is not just Prof. John Hepburn of (GWC) 2 and (GWP) 2 — receive advice from experts and assess that advice. University money involved in this issue, there is the co-operative chemistry and physics research For this purpose, we need adequate information in "people money" as well. "If the employees question centres of the universities of Guelph and Waterloo, each report we receive, even when that information some of the assumptions (of the pension plans), discussed the "Star Wars Fallacy" on campus last may have a technical character." you'd better pay attention," Bovey said. week. He said that even if current technological Egelstaff said the committee's report has an President Burt Matthews suggested that the problems could be overcome, the anti-ballistic pro- excellent beginning and end, but "no middle ... motions be referred back to the Pension and Benefits gram would be only about 50-per-cent effective. In like a sandwich without a filling." He noted, for Committee, and then to the administration, to pro- addition, he said, "the system would not defend example, that the report offers almost no informa- vide adequate background data and calculations to people and cities, but only missile fields." tion on the performance of the pension fund. support the increase, and that the motions be brought Faculty, staff, post-doctoral fellows and gradu- Although the board may find it expedient to forward again in September. ate students who have not yet signed the declaration vote on some issues without full information or The board defeated the Egelstaff/Hughes amend- may do so by contacting Prof. Renninger, or discussion, "expediency is the enemy of credibility," ment, but supported a motion withdrawing the Chemistry and Biochemistry professors Janet Wood Egelstaff said. "Prudence and caution dictate that we two motions that were to be effective Oct. 1. A and David Josephy. ❑ postpone this discussion until the middle section of motion calling for a change in the pension benefits the report is available. To do otherwise is to further available to surviving spouses, which was to be destroy our credibility for the sake of expediency." effective Sept. 1, was also withdrawn. His remarks supported an amendment, seconded A fourth motion, proposing that a post- Software policy by board member Bill Hughes, covering two of four retirement adjustment of 1.9 per cent be made to circulated for discussion motions before the board, which, if implemented, pensioners who retired on or before Sept. 1, 1984, received the board's support. The adjustment, The draft of a policy on the ownership and com- which is effective Sept. 1, 1985, will be pro-rated mercial development issues surrounding software More flashing incidents accordingly for those who have retired since Sept. 1, created by Guelph personnel with the use of Uni- 1984, and will cost the pension fund $568,000. versity facilities or resources has been distributed by University police are investigating two reports of The pension fund currently has a surplus $10.3 the University Secretariat. indecent exposure June 26 in the MacKinnon build- million. ❑ ing. The incidents occurred shortly after 8 a.m., Copies are in the hands of deans, directors, says John Campbell, Safety and Security. Two department chairmen, student association presidents, Voice/Data women, one working on the eighth floor, and one on and the faculty and staff associations. Continued from page 1. the second, were confronted by a semi-nude male. If anyone has any information about the incidents, Guelph boasts the biggest telephone operation Developed by a subcommittee of the Research contact University police at Ext. 2245. ❑ in the City of Guelph — 3,100 business telephones, Board, the proposed policy has received a prelimin- 2,800 residence telephones and 1,400 data lines. The ary look from the President's Advisory Council. CBS moves in this summer new system will initially service only business tele- PAC requested that it be made available to faculty, phones, said Ferguson, but negotiations are under staff and students, who are encouraged to respond The big move into the extension of the College of way for residences to join the system at a later date. to the Research Board by Sept. 1. The board is Biological Science takes place during July and August, expected to recommend it to Senate in November. ❑ The goals for information technology were the according to the capital project status report pre- driving force behind the decision to consider an sented to Board of Governors last Thursday. Work integrated voice/data communications facility, says is on schedule and expected to be completed by the administration's voice/data network report. The July 1. installation of a new, computerized control, with Summer Schedule for News Bulletin The direct digital control work at the Central the capability of handling data as well as voice The News Bulletin is cancelling its July 11 and Utilities Plant should be finished by Aug. 30. messages, will put the University in a good position July 25 editions. A special issue will be Tenders will be called as soon as government to offer data communications to every student, published Aug. 1 that will cover news and events funding is confirmed for expansion and renovations faculty and staff member. The integrated voice/ for the entire month of August. If you have at OVC.❑ data PBX is believed to be the best technology avail- news for this issue, it should reach the News able to provide accessibility for everyone to the Bulletin by July 25. computers and to computerized databases, says the The first issue of the fall semester is Sept. 5. BRIGHTEN UP YOUR FUTURE — report. Copy for that issue should reach the News Bulletin before Aug. 27. ❑ CONSERVE ENERGY Cut-over date to the new system is expected in less than a year from now. ❑ 3 Look at opportunity: ai

C hallenges ... changes ... opportunity ... renewal nize and agree on what is Guelph, he said, for this is draft presented to Senate last fall. It was revised — these are some of the key words in an aims and at the heart of its planning. "We must be willing to following invited comments from faculty, students objectives document the University community is discuss what is unique about Guelph, and Guelph and staff, an open session with the University com- to read and discuss over the summer. Towards must get to know itself in detail." munity, and sessions with people outside of the 2,000: Challenges and Responses, Aims of the The aims and objectives document should relate University. The document discusses the aims of a University of Guelph says this University must to the future, Clark said. Whatever the future, it university, examines Guelph and its future role, collectively know itself and undergo some changes will be different, and the University will need to explores its response to that role, and concludes in institutional attitudes if it is to reflect the future change appropriately. The last decade was a period with a set of aims and recommendations. and thrive in it. of entrenchment, he said, and the future involves The report emphasizes four aspects, said Clark. Two years in the making, the 31-page document opportunity, renewal and challenge. "Those univer- The underlying theme is that the University has a was received for information by Senate June 18, sities who are proactive are going to be the ones who single educational goal. Education encompasses three and its 10-point statement of aims and 40 recom- will flourish and prosper." activities — teaching, research and service. Teaching mendations were accepted as notices of motions for The document is a complete rewrite of the first and research are not competitive, but complementary resolution at the next Senate meeting. (Reproduced below.) Senate asked for community-wide dis- tribution of the report and it is expected to be Basi published in an early fall issue of the News Bulletin. The Ad Hoc Committee to Review the Aims and Objectives of the Senate chairman Burt Matthews may also consider a special Senate meeting in September solely for • We, the University of Guelph, will strive for excellence in all our activ- discussion of the document. ities and sustain excellence when it is achieved. We are especially committed Vice-President, Academic, Howard Clark, chair- to excellence in our areas of special responsibility. man of the Ad Hoc Committee to Review the Aims • As teaching, research and service are integral to university education, and Objectives of the University of Guelph, told we will strive to integrate these functions into every academic unit. senators that the committee has tried to do three • We will continue to place fundamental emphasis on high-quality things in the report — to describe Guelph as it is now, undergraduate education, as characterized in the aims and objectives to offer opinions and comments about the future, document. and to emphasize that change will be necessary. • We will maintain an environment for teaching and learning that The University must be willing to discuss, recog- advances both intellectual and personal growth. • We will emphasize graduate studies in our areas of special responsi- bility and in those areas of need in which we have the necessary level of excell Recomr The committee makes the following recommendations as measures that offered by the Office for Educational Practice, or its equivalent, and should be taken to achieve the University's basic aims. subsequently monitor their teaching effectiveness. • That the Vice-President, Academic, ensure that our admissions Undergraduate Education — policies be sensitive to changing demands for the graduates of our profes- • That the Board of Undergraduate Studies, in consultation with the sional programs. Committee for Educational Development, prepare within one year a set of learning objectives common to all undergraduate programs. Graduate Education • That subsequently each program committee develop a statement of That the Board of Graduate Studies ensure that new graduate pro- learning objectives, and modify its programs to be consistent with University ▪ grams be undertaken when a significant need and necessary level of excellence objectives. are demonstrated. • That the learning objectives place the educational quality and • That the Board of Graduate Studies require all departments to report objectives of the undergraduate programs ahead of the interests of any by Dec. 31, 1985, on how they develop, or intend to develop, the commu- discipline or department. nication skills of their graduate students. • That the learning objectives foster independent learning and active • That the Board of Graduate Studies, in consultation with the Liberal involvement by students in the learning process. Education Advisory Committee, consider ways in which the general educa- • That the learning objectives increase the emphasis on problem-solving tion objectives described in this report might be extended to our graduate skills and making value judgments, with less emphasis on rote learning. programs and report to Senate within one year. • That the learning objectives incorporate the various aspects of inform- • That the Dean of Graduate Studies and the Board of Graduate Studies ation technology into the education process. actively encourage cross-departmental co-operation on this campus and cross- • That the Liberal Education Advisory Committee, in consultation with institutional co-operation, wherever such action will improve our graduate the Office For Educational Practice, report to Senate within a year on how programs. best to mount and maintain multidisciplinary courses. • That the Committee on University Planning report to Senate on how Research — best to sustain interdisciplinary programs (both graduate and undergraduate) • That the Dean of Research and the Research Board prepare a plan for that fall outside current administrative structures. the further development of research in areas of special responsibility or • That the Board of Undergraduate Studies report to Senate by Dec. 31, distinction, and report to Senate within one year. 1985, on how and where best to offer discipline courses in French. • That the Dean of Research and the Research Board actively encourage • That the Associate Vice-President, Academic, the Provost and the and facilitate cross-departmental, cross-institutional and University-industry Board of Undergraduate Studies report to Senate within one year on a study research collaboration. of the counselling and advisory system. The goal of this study and its • That the President ensure that our research commitment be communi- recommendations will be to ensure that the system is as effective and effi- cated more effectively to society. cient as possible and that it introduces students to the range of the University's learning resources, clarifies their educational objectives, and supports them in International Commitment — their learning experiences. • That the Board of Undergraduate Studies and program committees, • That each department require all teaching assistants at the commence- when defining learning objectives and modifying programs, devise mechanisms ment of their employment to attend a program on instructional methods to develop a global perspective among our students. is and objectives report e said, and service to society supports teaching and have to be innovative patterns of research and say we will strive for and sustain excellence," he said, ?search roles. internal involvement. "but what does it mean?" The report notes that The report also says if the University is to One of the most important changes will concern excellence does not imply more resources. Although chieve excellence in research and teaching, it must the concepts of institutional neutrality, academic resources are necessary for excellence, they are not cognize that changes are necessary. Discipline freedom and institutional responsibility. "There enough — excellence also requires motivation, ini- oundaries must become less rigid; the institution must be a willingness to be concerned with matters tiative and an esprit de corps. lust enter into a closer relationship with its various outside of the departments, to share and address Clark said Guelph has a special responsibility ommunities; parts of the University will need to multidisciplinary questions, to reach an agreement for agriculture and veterinary medicine. "Collective- co-operate with the Library to use the most recent on what service to society means, and to pay far ly, we have a responsibility to society to ensure evelopments in information technology; there must greater attention to what the goals of the institution there is excellence in these areas." closer collaboration between the academic and are to be," said Clark. He also said Guelph must spend more time col- on-academic parts of the institution in shaping the The report also speaks of excellence and the lectively to better understand what its educational taming and teaching environment; and there will University's special responsibilities. "It is easy to objectives are. The University needs to establish general educational objectives that provide the kind of student society needs in the future work place. Aims It must also develop the qualities and skills for careers and occupations that can't even be identified . sity of Guelph recommends the adoption of the following basic aims: today, he said. • We will encourage research, including scholarship and creative The report is one of optimism, said Clark. activities, on an individual and group basis, in areas both fundamental and "(It) proposes renewal and a change of attitudes. applied, within and across academic disciplines. It issues the challenge to collectively spend more • We will strengthen our interaction with the wide range of commu- time in discussion about what our common pur- nities we serve so that we may be more responsive to society's needs. poses really are. 'We have spent 10 years worrying about budgets. • We will continue to develop imaginative and inventive programs for We have to start looking at opportunity. The com- education throughout life. mittee genuinely believes that the next decade will • We will increasingly incorporate an appropriate international perspec- be one of opportunity." Whether or not Guelph tive into all parts of the University. becomes internationally renowned, he said, "depends ❑ • We will foster a more collegial environment, and be sensitive to the on its faculty and the people in it." well-being and integrity of our students, faculty and staff. ndations • That the Senate Committee for Educational Development examine mental statements of criteria governing tenure, promotion and selective ways in which the University can improve its response to the living and learn- increase, ensure that the criteria adequately reflect the University's aims. ing needs of its international students and report to Senate in one year. • That the University administration, in consultation with the Faculty • That the Centre for International Programs develop strategies to Association, place a high priority on faculty development and renewal. increase the opportunities for student involvement in international learning Consideration should be given to mechanisms which will provide for flexi- projects, and report to Senate within one year. bility across responsibilities within the University, career alternatives and • That the Board of Graduate Studies encourage departments to admit re-training. sufficient international students in our graduate programs to maintain a • That the University administration, in consultation with the Profes- strong international presence. sional Staff Association and other bargaining units, place a high priority on staff development and renewal. Consideration should be given to mechanisms Community Involvement — which will provide for flexibility across responsibilities within the University, • That the Office of Alumni Affairs offer suggestions to the appropri- career alternatives and re-training. ate units of the University on ways in which our alumni can become more • That the University administration establish procedures to ensure that involved in the life of the institution. all new academic administrative appointees be given formal training to • That an ad hoc committee of Senate, which will include community equip them to handle their new role. representation, review the effectiveness of the various mechanisms by which • That the University administration establish procedures to ensure the University interacts with the wider community and, after appropriate that all new faculty members be given a formal orientation to teaching at consultation with its communities, consider whether expansion, modifica- Guelph. tion, or closer co-ordination of such activities should be undertaken. • That the University administration, in consultation with the appro- • That the President ensure the continuation of efforts to adapt our priate groups, devise incentives and support mechanisms to reward innova- educational programs and physical facilities to those with special needs. tions and initiatives by faculty and staff in their teaching, research and • That the Committee for Educational Development develop methods service. to strengthen our involvement in curriculum development and educational goals in elementary and secondary education. Implementation and Planning — • That the University School of Part-Time and Continuing Education, • That the President ensure that this document be discussed formally in consultation with the colleges, formulate a five-year plan for consideration within each unit of the University so as to include faculty, staff and students, by the Board of Undergraduate Studies within one year. by Dec. 31, 1985. • That the Committee on University Planning present to Senate recom- Institutional Excellence — mendations for a continuing planning process for the University, based on • That the Vice-President, Academic, and the Provost, in collaboration this document and on the work already completed by Working Groups I with program committees, identify ways to strengthen the learning environ- and II. ment to promote the interaction of students with faculty and other students. • That the Committee on University Planning report annually to Senate • That department chairmen, deans and the Vice-President, Academic, on the steps taken to implement the aims and recommendations outlined in ensure that hiring practices adequately reflect the University's aims and this document. objectives. • That Senate ensure that a review of the aims of the University be • That the Joint Faculty Policies Committee, in reviewing the depart- undertaken no later than 1995. 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approved in principle Administrative appointments with tenure have been made to Dr. A. R. MacKinnon, professor and director, The Senate Awards Committee is expected to present graduate scholarships awarded in Ontario for 1983- Centre for International Programs, as of Oct. 1, and to Senate this fall a detailed statement on how to 1984, Queen's spends the largest amount of money David J. A. Douglas, professor and director, Univer- implement a Presidential Scholarship Program to on entrance scholarships per student. The average sity School for Rural Planning and Development, as attract outstanding students. dollars spent range from a low of $41 (York Univer- of Sept. 1. Prof. R. J. Balahura was appointed At its June 18 meeting, Senate approved in sity) to $160 (Queen's), with Guelph spending only director, Guelph/Waterloo Chemistry Centre (GWC 2), principle a proposed program that calls for the $80 (seventh ranking in the province). In consider- as of July 1, and Dr. 0. P. Dwivedi began a second establishment of 20 new scholarships per entering ation of renewals and in-course scholarships, Guelph five-year term as chairman of the Department of year, assuming that the number of University of ranks 10th in awarding $101 per entering student, Political Studies July 1. Guelph Entrance Scholarships remains at 80. Each compared with about $500 per student at Queen's. scholarship would be valued at $4,000 per year. In general, the PAC proposal says, the three Dr. John Proctor is acting chairman, Horticul- The chairman of SAC, Prof. Hamish Rattray, universities that attract the most outstanding stu- tural Science, and Dr. Gordon Macleod is acting Chemistry, told Senate that Guelph "is failing to dents — Queen's, the University of Toronto, and chairman, Animal and Poultry Science, both for attract a desirable share of academically outstanding the University of Western Ontario — are also the top- one year or until new chairmen are found. students." According to the SAC proposal, an ranked universities in terms of allocation of entrance analysis of Grade 13 averages of university applicants scholarship funds. One faculty member, R. 0. Ball, Animal and in 1983 by. T. B. Brownrigg shows the average mark Rattray told Senate that a Council of Ontario Poultry Science, began a probationary appointment of entering students for all universities in Ontario is Universities directive encourages universities to as assistant professor June 3. Five faculty began 76.3 per cent. The figure for the top-ranked Queen's provide 10 per cent of the entering student body probationary appointments as assistant professors University is 81.8 per cent. The figure for Guelph, with scholarships. At Guelph, four per cent of July 1: Athanasios Stengos, Economics; J. R. in contrast, is 73.2 per cent. Some 70 per cent of entering students receive scholarships. "We could Struthers and Mary Rubio, English Language and entering students at Queen's are Ontario Scholars, go to 10 (per cent)," Rattray said, adding that with Literature; Michael Hoy, Economics; and F. T. Evers, compared to 20 per cent at Guelph. an extra $200,000, Guelph could jump from 11th Sociology and Anthropology. Leon Kuczynski The SAC proposal says there is some correlation to 3rd rank behind the University of Western Ontario begins a probationary appointment in Family Studies between an entrance scholarship program and the and the University of Toronto in terms of the number as assistant professor July 15, and Ronald Hinch recruitment of outstanding scholars. According to of scholarships awarded. "That's not a big amount begins a probationary appointment as assistant a Council of Ontario Universities report on under- of money to improve our ranking," he said. ❑ professor in Sociology and Anthropology Sept. 1. ❑ Senate summary

Senate moved through a tall order of business June 18. studies; proposals for the establishment of new pro- Scholarships. They will be awarded on an open The academic governing body approved a Strik- grams for graduate degrees or graduate diplomas; basis, and will be for eight semesters of study. (See ing Committee report containing nominations to proposals for course deletions or additions and for accompanying story.) standing boards and committees and appointments modifications in graduate programs; and materials Senate also received the report of the Ad Hoc to University boards and committees for the 1985- within the jurisdiction of Senate to be contained in Committee to Review the Aims and Objectives of 1986 Senate session. This included an amendment to the Graduate Calendar. The board's reordered the University of Guelph. Senate accepted the the slate for the Committee on Information Tech- powers are as follows: Position A — to decide upon statement of aims and 40 recommendations con- nology, which added faculty member E. D. Stevens. proposals for course exchanges, other than the tained in the report as notices of motions for resolu- It also approved recommendations by the Board introduction of a new course or the deletion of an tion at the next Senate meeting. (See pages of Undergraduate Studies on new courses and course existing course, is exchanged with Position B — to 4 and 5.) ❑ deletions for inclusion in the 1986-1987 Undergra- appoint members of the graduate faculty according duate Calendar, and approved, in principle, the to criteria approved by Senate. applications/admissions process for Ontario Senate approved that the Committee on Admis- International conference secondary school matriculants. (See News Bulletin sions be renamed the Committee on Admissions and on management June 13, 1985.) It also approved the two Senate Progress, and that the Admissions, Awards and Calen- appointees to the Selection Committee for Director dars committees include the Dean of Graduate of rural resources of the Office for Educational Practice, Joanna Studies as an ex-officio voting member. Boehnert and James Shute, and the two appointees Senate also received for information additions Planning for the use of rural resources has received to the Selection Committee for the Director of the to associated graduate faculty. They are: Robert increasing attention in recent years. Several related Centre for Information Technology Research, James Brownell, Denver Wildlife Research Centre/Zoology; fields of research have developed to identify and Law and John Ogilvie. Gerald Friars, Atlantic Salmon Research Institute/ assess resource planning problems in rural areas, From the Board of Graduate Studies, Senate Animal and Poultry Science; Melvin Goodwin, with the aim to provide recommendations for govern- approved three motions, including a change for Environmental Research Projects/Zoology; Ian ment policy initiatives. inclusion in the 1986-1987 Graduate Calendar that Grant, Allelix Inc./Crop Science; Carol Peterson, From July 14 to July 20, researchers from defines present practices on granting leave of absence University of Waterloo/Environmental Biology; and around the world are meeting at Guelph to exchange and maternity/paternity leave to students. A regular William Sargant, Ontario Heritage Foundation/ information and ideas on various aspects of rural student may make prior arrangements, with the Landscape Architecture. resources planning. approval of the department and the dean, to take a Senate approved a Board of Studies for the The conference, "Management of Rural Re- leave of absence from graduate studies for a specified Associate Diploma in Agriculture report on course sources: Problems and Policies," has been organized period of time. Maternity/paternity leave will also deletions. It also received for information reports jointly by the Canadian Association of Geographers, be accommodated under this regulation. Arrange- on Research Board activities for 1984-1985, the Institute of British Geographers, the Interna- ments for leave will include adjustments in the Industrial Services activity, activities of the Com- tional Geographical Union, and the Ontario Rural time allotted for completion of the graduate program. mittee on Educational Development in the 1984- Geography Group. Conference sessions will examine Senate also approved changes to reflect the 1985 session, and the annual report of the Centre the nature and extent of various rural resource current duties and powers of the Board of Graduate for International Programs. problems, assess the need for government policy, Studies. Its reordered duties are to recommend for The Senate Awards Committee received support, evaluate existing policies and plans, and consider the the approval of Senate: the criteria for appointment in principle, for the introduction of a Presidential political and institutional frameworks within which to membership in the graduate faculty; the names of Scholarship program to attract outstanding students. rural resource policies must be formulated. candidates for graduate degrees or graduate diplomas; The number of these scholarships is not to exceed For more information, contact Prof. Barry requirements for admission of students to graduate a ratio of 1:4 with the University of Guelph Entrance Smit, Geography, Ext. 2171. ❑ 6 • • Deborah Foster receives the a A Ortho Pharmaceutical (Canada) scholarship for graduate study SUMMER WALKING TOURS of the campus leave in family studies from Dr. the information desk in the University Centre at Laurence Russ, vice-president 1:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, until Aug. 16. During of research, Ortho Pharmaceu- the one-hour tour, a student guide provides a com- tical. Awarded annually at mentary on the history of the campus as well as an the Guelph Conference on inside look at campus life today. Human Sexuality, the $1,500 The free daily tour is designed for visitors passing scholarship supports a student through Guelph and those who prefer last-minute in the Master's program in plans. Advance notice is not required unless more family studies whose research than 10 people are involved. For more information, relates to family planning. contact Leslea Dalrymple, Tour Co-ordinator, Foster begins the program in Ext. 3358. September and plans to pursue research in sex education or THE ATHLETICS CENTRE is requiring users to sign sex counselling. She has a an "assumption of risk waiver" for insurance B.Sc. in psychology from purposes. This has led to the need to initiate tighter McMaster University. security precautions to control access to the centre. Guelph's athletic facilities are available to all members of the University community on a fee basis — students pay a mandatory fee; faculty and staff may obtain memberships by the semester or year. Love in the air The Guelph Conference on Human Sexuality was the more emotional and less orgasm-oriented. BIG BROTHERS of Guelph and Wellington County focus of professional and media attention in mid- Family Studies professor Claude Guldner, a seeks volunteers for both its one-on-one and group marital and family therapist, and president of the programs. Men who don't feel they have the time June as 900 counsellors, nurses, social workers, for a one-on-one match, but who have three or four psychologists, teachers and physicians converged on Canadian Association for Treatment and Study of hours they can give to help with a group outing, are campus for speeches and workshops on many aspects the Family, described how men and women strive invited to join the group program. For more informa- of sex, love and human relationships. for and achieve intimacy. Men and women view tion, telephone 824-5154. Now in its seventh year, the Guelph conference intimacy from different perspectives, Guldner said. was the first human sexuality conference to be held He also told delegates that for true intimacy, part- BOARD OF GOVERNORS has set its tentative in Canada and is still the largest. ners must have equal power in the relationship. schedule for Thursday meetings for 1985-1986 as This year's theme, "Love, Sex and Intimacy," The conference also offered workshops in which follows: Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 28, Jan. 23, Feb. 27, provided a stage for the exploration of love, women's delegates from different fields shared techniques and March 27, April 24, May 22 (all at 9:30 a.m.), and experience of sex, and men's and women's experi- insights from their work with patients, students and June 26 (3 p.m.). ence of intimacy. Dr. Elaine Hatfield, a clinical clients. Pre-conference and postconference work- therapist and professor of psychology at the Univer- shops covered such topics as sexual abuse, sex educa- THE STEWART and Letty Bennett collection, sity of Hawaii, opened the conference by defining tion and marital and family therapy. placed on permanent loan to the University by the the difference between passionate and companion- The Guelph conference began in 1979 and was Ontario Heritage Foundation, completes its provin- ate love. She described passionate love as "obsessive" partially supported by a family planning fellowship cial tour this summer with a showing at the Univer- and "not always a positive experience." It is ironic, from Health and Welfare Canada for three years. sity of Western Ontario. she said, that although passionate love is a longing Since 1982, the conference has been self-supporting The tour and accompanying publication for the for union, it is actually companionate love that and continues to draw capacity crowds. The plan- Bennett exhibition were partially sponsored by brings fulfilment and intimacy. ning committee, co-ordinated by Family Studies Canada Packers Inc. On nomination of the Mac- Sheila Kitzinger, author of The Complete Book professor Ed Herold, includes several Guelph faculty, donald Stewart Art Centre, Canada Packers received of Pregnancy and Childbirth, The Experience of social workers, teachers, nurses and doctors. the 1984 Ontario Association of Art Galleries Annual Childbirth and Woman's Experience of Sex, out- Tapes of the Hatfield, Kitzinger and Guldner Award for Corporate Sponsorship of the Visual Arts. lined for conference delegates how women describe lectures are available at $8 each from Continuing their perceptions of the sexual experience. Most Education. Orders may be placed by telephone or descriptions of sex tend to focus on the male experi- in writing and should be accompanied by a cheque YOUNG PEOPLE from around the world are meeting ence, said Kitzinger. Women's experience is much made payable to the University of Guelph. ❑ in Toronto Aug. 15 to Aug. 18 to celebrate the UN's International Youth Year at a conference, "Issues for the Next Generation." Workshops, disscussion rirrirr(177j111 groups and cultural events will focus on the issues Charles Hoad of peace, development and participation. More than Kathryn Laurin, a lecturer in Music for the past two A funeral service was held in Guelph June 23 300 delegates and guests are expected to attend the years, has accepted a position as assistant professor for Charles Hoad, who died at Guelph General conference, which is being held at , of music, . Laurin replaced Hospital June 21 following a lengthy illness. York University. Gerald Neufeld who has been working towards his He was in his 85th year. PhD at the University of Iowa. While at Guelph, Hoad, who began work on campus as a farm A SUMMER CAMPUS concert with mezzo-soprano Laurin has directed the University of Guelph choir hand with 0 AC, worked for the University for Beti Mary Owen and pianist Michael Dussek is July and the Guelph Chamber Choir. She is now conduct- 44 years. When he retired in 1965 he was head 10 at 12:10 p.m. in Room 107, MacKinnon building. ing the Summer Chorale which will present a con- herdsman. In 1979, the red brick building on The concert features German Lieder and European cert at Harcourt United Church July 17. Neufeld Gordon Street — No. 117 — was officially folk songs. Admission is free. will resume his position in September. named "Hoad House" in his honor. Hoad continued his ties with the University, and served on the Retirees Committee from its THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH Summer Chorale, 1174111:111:1:01,14M014. inception in 1970. He did as much as anyone to conducted by Music professor Kathryn Laurin, keep retirees in touch with each other, says John presents "Leonard Bernstein: Chischester Psalms" Dr. Mansoor Behroozi-Lar, associate professor, Hurst, University Secretariat. July 17 at 8 p.m. at Harcourt Memorial United College of Agriculture, Karaj, Iran, is a visiting He is survived by his wife, Elsie, and son Chruch. Tickets are $4, ($3 for students and senior professor in the School of Engineering. He is work- Jack of Woodstock. ❑ citizens), and are available at the Central Box Office, ing with Prof. Walter Bilanski for one year on the University Centre. separation of silage material 7 SUNDAY, July 14, 1985 Cycling Club - BELLWOOD LAKE RIDE, 55 miles, 10 a.m., south doors, UC. Next Week at Guelph Worship - CATHOLIC MASS, 10:10 a.m., MacK Red Lounge. Nature Centre - SUNDAY AFTERNOON WALK - SNAKES AND FROGS, THURSDAY, July 4, 1985 2 p.m., Arboretum. Start '85 - REGISTRATION, 8 a.m., L/A foyer; SMALL GROUP WELCOME, 10 a.m., L/A lounge; LARGE GROUP WELCOME, 10:30 a.m., Mac Hall 149; TUESDAY, July 16, 1985 SUCCESSFUL STUDENT SESSION, 11:15 a.m., SAEEE 102; RESOURCE Child Care Concerns Group - PLANNING MEETING, noon, UC 334. SESSION A, 1:15 p.m., UC; FITNESS BREAK, 2:25 p.m., outdoors or PCH; RESOURCE SESSION B, 2:40 p.m., UC; SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION, WEDNESDAY, July 17, 1985 3:50 p.m.; START '85 CHALLENGE, Johnston Green, . 4 p.m.; YOU CHOOSE, Music - NOON CONCERT, UC courtyard. 5 p.m.; FREE TIME, 6 p.m.; RECEPTION, 6:30 p.m., Creelman Hall or L/A Cycling Club - ROCKWOOD RIDE, 22 miles, 5 p.m., south doors, UC. C114; DINNER, 7 p.m., Creelman Hall/L/A cafeteria; SMALL GROUP Nature Centre - WEDNESDAY EVENING EXCURSION - TREES AND DISCUSSION, 8:30 p.m.; START '85 PARTY, 9:30 p.m., Creelman Hall. SHRUBS, 7 p.m., Arboretum, cancelled if raining at 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, July 5, 1985 The following abbreviations are used in "Next Week at Guelph": APS = Schedule of Dates - LAST DAY FOR PREREGISTRATION for fall semes- Animal and Poultry Science; UC = University Centre; L/A = Lennox/Add- ter, in-course students. ington; CM = Chemistry Microbiology; PS = Physical Science; PCH = Start '85 - ACADEMIC COUNSELLING, 9:30 a.m., MacKinnon building; Peter Clark Hall; WMH = War Memorial Hall; MacK = MacKinnon building; RESOURCE SESSION C, 10:50 a.m., UC; GROUP DISCUSSION, 1:50 p.m.; ANNU = Animal Science Nutrition; SAEEE = School of Agricultural Eco- PARENTS: LET US INTRODUCE YOU TO GUELPH, 3 p.m., L/A lounge, nomics and Extension Education; FS = Food Science; CSRC = Counselling C114; LARGE GROUP WRAP-UP, 3:15 p.m.; SMALL GROUP FAREWELL and Student Resource Centre; JH = Johnston Hall; HB = Human Biology; and Summary, 4:20 p.m. AC = Athletics Centre; Lib = McLaughlin Library.

SUNDAY, July 7, 1985 Cycling Club - SALEM RIDE, 70 miles; 10 a.m., south doors, UC. 111,0:571 Worship - CATHOLIC MASS, 10:10 a.m., MacK Red Lounge. Nature Centre - OPEN HOUSE, 2 p.m., Arboretum. For Sale: Eight-piece oak dining room set; antique vanity with three Summer Campus - COMPUTER CAMP and Drama Camp, continuing until mirrors, 836-1258. White/Elna sewing machine, good condition, Ext. 3494 or July 13, register Ext. 3956. 821-5962. Custom-made wooden roof rack for Chevy van, 823-5158. Bull-. master puppies, male and female, brindle and red, 843-4685; GAF 2588-Z MONDAY, July 8, 1985 dual eight movie projector with zoom lens; Timex (Sinclair) Home Computer with keyboard, tape deck, assorted software and games, 823-5992. Sears Summer Campus - AVIAN ADVENTURE, Alan Watson; CALLIGRAPHY, garage door opener, 1/2 hp; 1981 Escort wagon, 1978 New Yorker, 836-4038. Erich Barth; CARTOONING WORKSHOP, Brian Fray; DRAWING SKILLS: Child's sleeping bag and record player, Ext. 3517 or 821-8482. 1978 Con- Observation and Perception, Michael LeBlanc; FRENCH I, Odette Perreault; cord wagon, 822-2362. 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, four-door, two-tone, FRENCH II, Jokelee Vankerkop; GARDENING MADE EASY (And Cheap), loaded, air conditioning, power, Lorraine, Ext. 3244 or 823-1297. Execu- Pat Tucker; RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN, Marian Stevens; SCOT- tive L-shaped desk, 60" x 30", with swivel chair; complete 23-gallon TISH GENEALOGY, David Seller; WRITING THE SHORT STORY, Andy aquarium set without filter, never used; Grundig cabinet AM/FM stereo, Stubbs; 9:30 a.m., courses continue until July 12; UNLEASHING YOUR Ext. 8108 or 837-2734, evenings. Sanyo MBC 555 personal computer, 256 K, CREATIVE GENIUS, Jim Murray, 9:30 a.m., continues until July 10; 16-bit processor, two disk drives, graphics board, Panasonic monochrome register Ext. 3956. monitor, assorted software, David, 821-2549, after 5 p.m. Ladies' 10-speed bicycle, Doris, Ext. 3946 or 821-1686. Round, drop-leaf Ikea table, TUESDAY, July 9, 1985 white, nearly new, Gabrielle, Ext. 8716. Nikkor 300 mm f/4.5 lens, Summer Campus - HERBS, Rachel McLeod, 9:30 a.m., continues until July 824-4558, evenings. 1,500-watt GE fan heater; two Performance Series 10, register Ext. 3956. Model 9A stereo speakers, 821-5335, after 5:30 p.m. Single bed mattress Veterinary, Microbiology and Immunology Seminar - THE FUNCTION OF like new, 846-0879, after 6 p.m. Samsonite Espana luggage, dark green/ NATURAL KILLER CELLS in Resistance to Virus-Infected Cells, Connie brown: 26-inch companion pullman, Flite Pak, shoulder tote, Ext. 3962 or Brown; VIRULENCE FACTORS OF E. coli isolated from Bovine Mastitis, 821-5708, after 6 p.m. Smith-Corona electric correctable typewriter, C.A. Muckle, 11:10 a.m., Pathology 220. barely used, Ext. 2479 or 837-0574. Three-bedroom brick bungalow, fire- place, hardwood floors, garage, fenced back lot, 824-0950 after 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, July 10, 1985 Wanted: Full board for two Malaysian boys, aged six and eight, for Music - NOON CONCERT, UC courtyard. three weeks in August, 823-8698 after 9 p.m. Ride from Guelph to Hamilton Summer Campus - CONCERT, Beti Mary Owen, soprano, 12:10 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays for 9 a.m. class at McMaster, now until Aug. 17, MacK 107. Elaine or Stephanie, Ext. 8519. Family, on sabbatical for a year, seeks Cycling Club - DOWNEY ROAD RIDE, 17 miles, 5 p.m., south doors, UC. temporary or permanent home for good-tempered cat, Ext. 2180 or Campus Investment Club - REGULAR MEETING, 5:15 p.m., APS 002. 823-2397. Private, three-bedroom home, with living, dining and recreation rooms, attached single or double garage, 823-5455 after 4:30 p.m. Child's swing set, preferably with two swings, slide and teeter-totter, Ext. 2533 THURSDAY, July 11, 1985 or 822-8342. Moped or small scooter, Barra, Ext. 8381 or 836-3208, after Summer Campus - STRESS MANAGEMENT, 9:30 a.m., register Ext. 3956. 6 p.m. Apartment for Oct. 1, Laurie, Ext. 8708, or 823-8370 after 6 p.m. Community Barbecue and Dance - FAMILY SWIM, Athletic Centre Pool, 4 p.m.; CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT, Branion Plaza, .4 p.m.; ADULT Available: German shepherd cross to give away, spayed female, two ACTIVITIES, Bullring Green, 4:30 p.m., BARBECUE DINNER, 5:30 p.m.; years old, friendly, must go soon, 824-1277 after 5 p.m. To houseplant/ GUELPH CONCERT BAND, Branion Plaza, 7 p.m.; DANCE, Downchild pet sit July 13-31, Ext. 3802 or 836-4389 after 5:30 p.m. Typing on a Blues Band, Branion Plaza, 8 p.m. word processor, fast turnaround, pick-up and delivery, 823-5992. ue ph Postage Paid.ln.Cash at First Class Rates Permit 1149, Guelph, Ontario 910 2W1

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