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Matter of Lasting priorities NRC’s market focus raises questions about funding fate of basic research By Heather Travis lessons ndrew Nelson wasn’t thinking about the economic outcomes of his research focused Aon determining the identity of a Canadian soldier from the First World War. In fact, as the Professor offers Faculty of Social Science associate dean points out, there aren’t any economic outcomes. That fact alone means under the strict guide- lines recently outlined by the National Research one last lecture Council (NRC), Nelson’s research collaboration – along with thousands of others nationwide – may no longer make the bar for what the NRC deems fundable. That has led some observers to wonder about the fate of research in Canada. NRC officials say the priority will be placed on research of national importance and will support Canadian industry and economic development overall – a move away from basic science research. In a memo to his more than 4,000 employees, NRC president John McDougall ordered his staff to put down the test tubes of basic science research and pick up work in the applied sciences, par- ticularly in areas that will help boost economic development. The NRC is the Canadian government’s leading resource for research, development and tech- nology-based innovation. It consists of about 20 institutes and national programs, who often part- ner with universities, offering a wide array of services. Reports have circulated in the media about a March 2 memo distributed to NRC staff asking them to focus on research that has clear “market drivers” or a “purposeful direction.” In the memo, McDougall informed staff a new system will be enforced, putting the power in the hands of NRC vice-presidents and the president to determine how the majority of research and capital funds will be allocated. Once in the hands of the institutes and programs staff to decide, the heads of those groups must now appeal to their employers for support for projects. According to the policy change, the various insti- tutes of NRC will lose control of 80 per cent of their budgets to central management. The memo strongly encourages researchers to focus on applied science and suggests four potential “flagship programs” are in development to serve as NRC poster children – a way to dem- onstrate the NRC’s public benefit – as well as the development of 15-20 national strategic programs. University of Western Ontario researchers, such as Nelson, and graduate students collaborate with the NRC on various projects – a local branch is located at Western’s Research Park – and may indirectly be affected by McDougall’s new man- date. For example, Nelson partnered with NRC researcher Steve Kruithof to combine four CT scans of the remains of Private Thomas Lawless, SEE STORY Pages 8-9 whose identity was unknown since he went missing Continued on page 16

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SOGS STAYS WITH CFS Chief stewards include Lee therapeutic relationships, social and basic parts for members, For more information on the Yee Gamble (Arts and Humani- support, housing and home- increasing the hours of the bike efforts to raise funds in support Members of Western’s Soci- ties), Muhamad Foizul Islam lessness,” says Mike Petrenko, workspace beyond two evenings of victims of the Sendai earth- ety of Graduate Students (SOGS) Chowdury (Biological Sciences), Canadian Mental Health Associ- a week, and growing the number quake and subsequent tsunami, voted to continue membership Navid Golbon (Physical Sci- ation-London Middlesex execu- of community memberships and please contact Hyland at thy- in the Canadian Federation ences), Heather Wilk (Social Sci- tive director. publicize the availability of the [email protected]. of Students (CFS). In results ences), Mehran Behazin (Occu- The announcement was shared workspace to the London com- announced late Thursday, April pational Health and Safety offi- with the nearly 1,000 commu- munity. RENIX RAISES 7, graduate students voted 450- cer) and Reuven Brandt (ombud- nity and corporate leaders who For more information, visit START-UP FUNDS 241 in favour of staying with the sperson). attended the 2011 event, now in purplebikes.ca. organization which has repre- All appointments are for one its 5th year. The project further Renix Inc., a London-based sented SOGS for more than 25 year with the exception of the strengthens the care partner- FORMER PROFESSOR organization commercializing years. Occupational Health and Safety ship between St. Joseph’s Health MAKES MARK ON MUSEUM the world’s first uninterrupted “I am not at all surprised that a officer, which is a two-year term. Care London and the CMHA- LONDON continuous ion exchange tech- strong majority of graduate stu- All terms start June 1 with the London Middlesex. nology, has raised $650,000 in dents at Western saw the value exception of the president, who Museum London’s new exhibi- start-up investment funding. in continued membership,” says starts Sept. 1. WOMEN’S CAUCUS ESSAY tion, Duncan de Kergommeaux: With the support of the inves- Rick Telfer, who represented The UWO-GTA Union is CONTEST OPEN These are the Marks I Make, fea- tors at this stage, Renix will a group in favour of staying in composed solely of Western’s tures works from three decades build the first industrial pilot CFS. “With strong endorsements graduate teaching assistants. Submissions are now being of the former University of unit, and support the commer- from organizations like the UWO Although the UWO-GTA Union is accepted for the 2011 Women’s Western Ontario professor’s cial launch of this innovative Faculty Association and the a local of PSAC, GTAs establish Caucus Essay Contest. career as an artist. separation processing technol- Canadian Association of Univer- the priorities and policies of the Each submission needs to be The exhibition, which opened ogy. The investors in this round sity Teachers, the 30-year-old local. an original work (term paper, Saturday, surveys a career that include Sustainable Chemistry federation is known as the lead- For information, visit seminar paper, etc.) from any has spanned almost six decades. Alliance, the Ontario Centres of ing voice for students, post-sec- gtaunion.com/gta/. discipline involving feminist It displays a selection of works Excellence and the Southwest- ondary education and research research about women. Maxi- from the collections of Museum ern Ontario Angel Group. in Canada, and as an influential FORCHUK NAMED mum length is 3,000 words for London and the McIntosh Gal- Renix was formed to com- advocate for social justice and CHAMPION OF MENTAL undergraduate essays, 6,000 lery. The works range from mercialize platform technology human rights more generally. HEALTH words for graduate essays. Style his formative abstractions of developed at The University “My hope is that SOGS will needs to be scholarly, but acces- the 1950s and illuminated cube of Western Ontario and started return to the table of this impor- Cheryl Forchuk, a researcher sible. works of the 1960s, to the sys- commercialization efforts in tant organization in a way that at The Uni- Collaborative efforts are wel- tematized, process-oriented grid late 2009. is productive and that brings the versity of comed, although only one entry paintings and support specific work of the federation back to Western per student is allowed. drawings of the 1970s. MUSIC GRADS this campus.” Ontario, Law- Two $200 awards – one for Since 1953 de Kergommeaux HEAD TO CALGARY The results become official son Health undergraduate, one for graduate has had more than 50 solo exhi- once they’re recognized by the Research students – will recognize stu- bitions and been included in Three recent Don Wright of National Executive of the Fed- Institute, was dents whose creativity, scholar- more than 100 group exhibitions Faculty of Music graduates have eration at a later date. awarded the ship and understanding of issues including the Third and Sixth earned the opportunity to study annual Cham- facing women in society and Biennials of Canadian Art at and perform under a prestigious GTA ELECTS NEW pion of Mental across cultures demonstrate a the National Gallery of Canada. professional staff of teachers LEADERSHIP Health Award, FORCHUK strong grasp of feminist theory Born in British Columbia, he and performers. presented and practice. moved to London in 1970 and Mark Ellis Gough (bari- The University of Western each year at the Breakfast of Essays may be submitted worked as a professor of draw- tone), Michael Marino (tenor) Ontario’s Graduate Teaching Champions to an individual any time before the April 30 ing and painting. de Kergom- and Clarence Frazer (baritone) Assistants’ Union (Public Ser- or group who has made a sig- deadline. Four paper copies meaux is now an emeritus pro- will be part of Calgary Opera’s vice Alliance of Canada, Local nificant contribution to mental are required to be sent to Marg fessor at the university. Emerging Artist Development 610) has tapped new leadership health care and advocacy. Sloan, Women’s Caucus Execu- The opening reception for Program, intended to benefit for the upcoming year. Results Forchuk is one of Canada’s tive, Sociology and Women’s These are the Marks I Make Canadian singers who have com- of the election were announced leading researchers focusing Studies Librarian, The D.B. Wel- is 8 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at pleted pre-professional training Thursday, April 7. her efforts on issues related don Library. No electronic sub- Museum London. Admission is at an opera program. The pro- Elected leaders include Katy to community integration for missions will be accepted. free. gram serves as a bridge between Fulfer, president; Rick Telfer, people diagnosed with mental For more information, contact academic programs and the pro- community alliance chair; Mary illness. Sloan at [email protected]. FUNDRAISING EFFORTS fessional world of opera. Eileen Winnekers, informa- “Dr. Forchuk stands out as a BRING IN $9,200 Gough studied in the stu- tion committee chair; Gabriel champion in the research and PURPLE BIKES PROGRAM FOR JAPAN RELIEF dios of Torin Chiles, Theodore Elias, treasurer; and Nadia El- development of the most prac- AWARDED $20,000 Baerg, and Todd Wieczorek. He Sherbini, secretary. tical areas of service, such as Ongoing fundraising efforts at received his Bachelor of Musi- Making an impact on becom- Huron University College have cal Arts and an Artist Diploma ing a greener campus, the Pur- raised $1,601.30 for victims of from Western in 2007, making Licensed under L.L.B.O. ple Bikes program has been the earthquake and tsunami in his European debut in the sum- awarded $20,000 over the next northern Japan. This sum has mer of 2009 as Calchas in La Licensed under L.L.B.O.five years by the London Com- been generated through a dona- Belle Hellene. This summer he Japanese Restaurant Licensed under L.L.B.O. munity Foundation to fund its tion box and proceeds from the will be singing Conte Almaviva bike repair workspace. March 24 concert in the Huron in Le Nozze di Figaro in the inau- Discover A TasteNOW of OPEN Japan Authentic Japanese Cuisine The money was awarded Chapel that featured pianist and gural season of the Academia Japanese JapaneseRestaurant Restaurant7 DAYS/WEEK through the annual ‘Clean Air Western alum Kumi Miyagawa. Europea Dell'Opera. Discover A TasteNOW OPEN of 7 JapanDAYS/WEEKLUNCH: 11:30 - 2:30 Challenge’ designed to address Volunteers are helping to Marino recently finished a air quality issues through new organize donation boxes in sev- Masters in Performance and Authentic JapaneseLUNCH: 11:30 Cuisine - 2:30 DINNER: DiscoverDINNER: MON A - SAT Taste 4:30 - 10:30, SUN 4:30 of - 9:30 Japaninnovative ideas. The program eral places throughout the city, Literature Western under the NOW OPEN519-668-7407 7 DAYS/WEEK MON - SAT 4:30 - 10:30, has been providing tools and so far raising an additional $ mentorship of Baerg. His recent LUNCH: 11:30 - 2:30Authentic668-7407 JapaneseSUN 4:30 - 9:30 Cuisineinventory for members since 3,195.32. In addition, the Japan performances include Rodolfo in 715DINNER: Wellington MON - SAT 4:30 Rd.- 10:30,715 S. SUN Wellington(at 4:30 back) - 9:30 Rd. S. (at back) 2010. Some of the award will Student Association at Western Puccini’s La Boheme with Kitch- allow Purple Bikes to run com- has raised $4,400. Altogether, ener Opera, Rodolfo with High- NOW OPEN668-7407 7 DAYS/WEEK munity bike rides and biannual donations top $9,200. lands Opera Studio and Romeo 715 Wellington Rd. S. (at back) repair workshops. Theresa Hyland, Writing and in Gounod’s Romeo et Juliette LUNCH: 11:30 - 2:30 “The London Community Cross Cultural Services director with Opera NUOVA. He also per- MCKELLAR THEATRE Foundation award supports Pur- at Huron, asserts this collec- formed the roles of Don Ottavio DINNER: MON - SAT 4:30 - 10:30,RM 290 SUN UCC 4:30 - 9:30 519-661-3616 ple Bikes efforts to make cycling tive fundraising is not a short- (Don Giovanni) and Sam Kaplan in London more accessible and lived project. “There is a con- (Street Scene) while studying at $4.99 Adults Children, Seniors and Tuesdays $3.50 promote a clean, healthy and tinuing effort to raise funds at Western. 668-7407 cost-effective means of travel,” specific places around campus Frazer studied voice at West- Apr 15 - 21, 2011 says Kevin Yaraskvitch, who co- so we hope to hit the $10,000 ern under the mentorship of 715 Wellington Rd. S. (at back)chairs the Purple Bike program mark soon,” Hyland says. “Of Baerg and Kevin McMillan. HOBO WITH MIDNIGHT with Mimmi Thompson. course, we realize that the prob- Over the past year, Frazer’s THE ADJUSTMENT shows are over The Purple Bikes program lems caused by the earthquake, opera appearances has wowed BUREAU A SHOTGUN until September is composed of two major tsunami and now the radiation audiences from Edmonton and Rated PG 7:00 NIGHTLY Rated R 9:10 NIGHTLY branches, the bike workshop are not going to be solved easily London to the Adriatic coast of (115 min.) (96 min.) and the bike share. The grant or quickly.” Italy in roles such as Masetto money will increase the capac- Discussions have begun about in Don Giovanni (Concert Opera www.westernfilm.ca ity of both of these programs by ongoing efforts to fundraise in Group) and Falstaff in Verdi's expanding the inventory of tools the summer and autumn. Falstaff (Opera NUOVA). WESTERN NEWS APRIL 14, 2011 3

DISTINGUISHED UNIVERSITY PROFESSORSHIP AWARD FOR 2011 Stainton, Watt earn top honours

obert Stainton and Stephen Internet. Watt have been awarded the “In this subject Stephen is RDistinguished University clearly the world leader. His work Professorship Award for 2011, The on multiple computer algebra sys- University of Western Ontario’s tems, including Maple, Axiom and highest recognition in academics. Aldor, puts him apart from anyone This award acknowledges sus- else,” says Sergei Abramov, chief tained excel- researcher of the Dorodnicyn Com- lence in schol- puting Centre of the Russian Acad- arship over a emy of Sciences and Professor of career, taking Moscow State University. into consider- Watt matches his leading ation the full research skills with an ability to breadth of aca- create an outstanding classroom demics includ- experience. “Students from Pro- ing research, fessor Watt’s courses uniformly teaching and say he is an exceptional classroom service to the teacher, while students and post- community. docs he has supervised say he STAINTON The award has transformed their lives,” says includes a citation, the right to use David Wardlaw, dean of the Faculty the title, an opportunity to present of Science. a public lecture and $10,000 to sup- Watt’s commitment to his sub- port scholarly activity. ject area and teaching becomes All are invited to attend the cer- even more impressive when you emony at 4 p.m. Monday, April 25 consider his ongoing contributions in Conron Hall, Room 224 – Univer- to the academic community. In sity College. A reception follows. addition to serving on and chair- ing many university committees, he also has served as department ROBERT STAINTON chair for computer science and created the Ontario Research Cen- Robert Stainton is one of the tre for Computer Algebra. leading international figures in the new philosophy of language, com- In addition to the Distinguished bining traditional issues in philoso- University Professorship Awards, phy of language with cutting-edge the university has designated 12 Paul Mayne, Western News empirical work in the cognitive sci- Faculty Scholars for significant Stephen Watt ences. Beyond this main research achievements in teaching or area, Stainton has an impressive research. Those honoured include array of interdisciplinary areas Tracy Isaacs, Kelly Olson and Mat- of research including his pioneer- thew Rowlinson from Arts and ing works in the sub-field of the Humanities; Goli Rezai-Rashti history of philosophy of language from Education; Trevor Birming- and contributions to clinical work ham and Susan Scollie from Health on language dysfunction in autism. Sciences; Margaret Ann Wilkin- In addition to his research son from Law; Ruth Wright from accomplishments, Stainton is Music; Greg Gloor and Anthony regarded for his innovative teach- Jevnikar from Schulich School ing style. He is an early-adopter of of Medicine & Dentistry; Kristy new technologies in the classroom, Tiampo from Science; and Daniel introducing WebCT while it was Ansari from Social Science. still in its beta stage. To create a relaxed atmosphere, he is notorious for employing lighthearted tech- We have terrifi c fl owers niques such as playing an appro- priate theme song before each and sensational market lecture. Three times he has been recognized by Maclean’s magazine gift baskets that can be as one of Canada’s ‘Popular Profes- sors.’ easily ordered online or His flexibility and breadth of by phone and delivered knowledge is highlighted by the fact he has taught 35 different the same day. courses in 17 years as a professor. “Robert strikes a rare and admi- rable balance: He is a beloved and Visit our shop online: innovative teacher; he is an inter- nationally renowned researcher, www.bloomers.ca with a sustained history of extraor- dinary achievement and leader- ship; yet, at the same time, he has worked tirelessly and effectively in service at all levels,” says John Nicholas, associate professor in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

STEPHEN WATT

Widely regarded as Canada’s top figure in computer algebra, Stephen Watt has made founda- tional contributions internationally. He is known for evolving his field 130 KING STREET, LONDON in the areas of computer algebra 519 6751133 software systems, mathematical TOLL FREE: 1 800 2346652 algorithms and mathematics on the 4 APRIL 14, 2011 WESTERN NEWS

The Way We Were: 1952

Western News (ISSNO316-8654), a publication of The University of Western Ontario Department of Communications and Public Affairs, is published every Thursday throughout the school year and operates under a reduced schedule during December, May, June, July and August. An award-winning weekly newspaper and electronic news service, Western News serves as the university’s newspaper of record. The publication traces its roots to The University of Western Ontario Newsletter, a one- page leaflet-style publication which debuted on Sept. 23, 1965. The first issue of the Western News, under founding editor Alan Johnston, was published on Nov. 16, 1972 replacing the UWO Times and Western Times. Today, Western News continues to provide timely news, information and a forum for discussion of postsecondary issues in the campus and broader community.

WESTERN NEWS WesternNews.ca Westminster Hall, Suite 360 The University of Western Ontario London, ON N6A 3K7 Telephone 519 661-2045 Fax 519 661-3921 VICE PRESIDENT EXTERNAL Kevin Goldthorp [email protected], 519 661-3108 Ext. 83108 PUBLISHER Helen Connell [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 85469 EDITORIAL [email protected] ON-CAMPUS ADVERTISING SERVICES [email protected] Contributed by Alan Noon ([email protected]) Photo credit London Free Press Collection of Negatives/Western Archives EDITOR Jason Winders Returning war veterans and their families were part of a surging university population following the Second World War. All forms of accommo- [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 85465 dation were utilized including an old gun shed located near the J.W. Little Memorial Stadium. Originally built by the Canadian Officers Training Core (ORTC) at the beginning of the war, the shed was converted into six apartment units for married students. Its thin walls and cramped REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Paul Mayne quarters did not sit well with the occupants and many domestic squabbles occurred over the years until its dismantling in 1952. [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 85463 REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Heather Travis [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 85464 ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Denise Jones LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 82045 OFF CAMPUS ADVERTISING Chris Amyot, Campus Ad [email protected], 519 434-9990 RESIDENCE BENEFITS fizzle? While watchingAt Issue on CBC, I was The voting age is 18 years old, and there- NOT CLEAR IN STUDY surprised with the responses to this question. fore, everyone between the ages of 18 and PRODUCTION DESIGNER Scott Woods I sat, ready for dynamic answers, and instead, 120 should be heard. The media should be [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 80229 In her discussion of the plan to build a new heard responses like “nothing really hap- proud of what they accomplished this week. ADVERTISING DEADLINE student residence at Western (“Space crunch pened,” “no big policies were announced,” and Do not retrace your steps and say we, the All ads for the upcoming edition are due turns eyes to new residence,” April 7), Susan the kicker, “There was one story, about some Canadian youth, were not worth four days by noon the prior Thursday. Grindrod is quoted as saying, “There is new people being thrown out of a rally, that lasted of reporting. We are worth 365 days a year EVENTS DEADLINE data out there that says residence students do four days. Was that story worth four days? I of reporting, just as every other Canadian is. All events to be listed in the upcoming edition are better than those off-campus, and the reten- don't think so.” Every Canadian contributes something to our due by noon the prior Thursday. tion rates are better….I don’t think that is First of all, I would like to clarify some- nation. That's what makes us such a beautiful LETTERS TO THE EDITOR easily found elsewhere.” thing. and dynamic country. Letters can be submitted via email to I expect the data Ms. Grindrod is refer- It wasn’t just “a few people who were We need each other. We are all important. [email protected]. Letters should be less than 250 ring to is the same data President Chakma thrown out of a rally.” It was a few young And we all deserve to be heard. words and are published at the discretion of the displayed in his presentation to Senate on Canadians, who were actively engaging in The flash vote mob at the University of editor. Deadline is noon of the Friday prior to desired March 25. It needs to be pointed out the their democratic rights. These young, bright- Guelph held a banner that said one thing; publication date. only thing this data shows is a difference in minded Canadians were turned away from “Surprise! We’re voting!” What a statement. GUEST COLUMN average marks and percentage continuing rallies because they had the guts to exercise Perhaps if any of the political parties had Members of the university family and its extended into second year between residence and non- their curious minds, so on May 2, they might seriously acknowledged the youth vote and community are invited to submit guest columns residence first-year students. It does not tell cast a vote toward the political party who decided to engage in political, economic, on any topic. Columns should be 500 words or less us it is living or not living in residence that truly reflects their values, and who would humanitarian, international and environmen- and are published at the discretion of the editor. If is the cause of those differences, because of govern a Canada they might be proud of. tal conversations with the youth of this nation, interested, please contact Jason Winders, editor, at a ubiquitous phenomenon well-known to all Political conversations are encouraged this might not come as much of a surprise. To [email protected] or 519 661-2111 Ext. 85465 social-scientists: self-selection bias. here in Canada. If one picture on Facebook the media, the political parties in Canada, and to arrange a column. The fact one group of students decides not meant our political alliances were chosen, the leaders of the political parties, surprise, STORY IDEAS to exercise the option to live in a residence in then there would be no need for an election. we’re going to be voting for a long time. Know interesting people, events or research first year tells us for a certainty that group The job of the political leaders is to inform Maybe it’s time to start listening … for real. connected to Western? Tell us. Contact Jason Winders, of students is different from the group who all Canadians of their positions on important Meghan McMorris editor, at [email protected] or 519 661-2111 Ext. 85465. do. That, in turn, makes it very likely those and pressing issues, and convince us to vote BA'10 (anthropology) same group differences have everything to for them. The job of the media is to relay this POSTAL RECOVERY do with the differences in their marks and information and the reactions to it. $50 Canada, $65 United States, $85 Other EYE DOWNTOWN the likelihood that they remain at Western in For four days, the media reported a story FOR FURTHER GROWTH POST OFFICE second year. that supposedly “wasn’t worth four days” Please do not forward. Return to Western News, I’d bet that average family incomes in the of reporting. In case you were unaware, for While Western has a lucrative business The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario two groups is very different, to cite one obvi- the past four days, the young people of Can- model of attracting a lot of new students by N6A 3K7 with new address when possible. ous and important possibility. ada cheered and celebrated because finally, guaranteeing first-year students on-campus There may be good marketing or other finally, the media was listening to the ‘youth residence housing, where do second-year stu- reasons to build more student residences at vote.’ dents live? They migrate to every basement Western, but the suggestion we would not be Finally, the politicians vying for Canadians and attic in the neighbouring houses. “Our objective is to report doing all we can to help first-year students do votes, were forced to listen to, and address the Western continuously turns its back on events as objectively as well if we did not build them is at this point voices of the youth vote. Finally, our voices downtown London. Areas such as visual arts, possible, without bias or completely without foundation. were being heard. media studies or even part of the Richard editorial comment. We Al Slivinski The reality is at the end of this week no big, Ivey School of Business could be transferred hope you will read it and Department of Economics life-changing, revolutionary policies were downtown – to Citi Plaza (formerly Galleria contribute to it.” announced. But instead, something much London) for instance – and shuttle buses pro- – L.T. Moore, University Relations SURPRISE, YOUTH VOTE greater, much more news-worthy occurred. vided to the main campus. Students could be and Information director, READY FOR ITS SAY The media focused on the voice of the youth encouraged to live downtown with a shuttle Nov. 16, 1972 of this nation, and forced our political leaders bus on-call. Was this past week of the campaign a to listen to us. Barbara Landstreet WESTERN NEWS APRIL 14, 2011 5 Event celebrates faculty authors Get in and estern’s faculty authors were consciousness of the macro lenge mainstream feminist ideas about the masculine front and centre at an event at issues of power and politics bias of Western theories of nation and about the dan- The Book Store at Western last by which education is often gers of nationalist movements that idealize women’s W constrained. The book outlines so-called traditional role, questioning whether they avoid being week. some introductory concepts apply to Indigenous women. The Western Faculty Authors Annual in sociology and music educa- Reception took place Thursday, April 7 tion and then draws together Encyclopedia of Medieval at The Book Store. seminal theoretical insights Philosophy: Philosophy More than a dozen Western authors with examples from practice between 500 and 1500 locked out were in attendance mingling and signing with innovative applications of Henrik Lagerlund, Medieval their books. sociological theory to the field Philosophy acting graduate Among the celebrated authors and of music education. The editor chair and associate profes- K, so I’ll admit to being asked to leave a few works were: has taken great care to select an international com- sor places in my newspaper career. A couple of munity of experienced researchers and practitioners closed meetings. A pub or two. And Graceland. as contributors who reflect current trends in the soci- Research on medieval philos- O Twice. Each had perfectly good explanations, and even ology of music education in Europe and the U.K. ophy has advanced greatly in Educational Psychology: the last 30 years, but there better stories attached. Applications in Canadian Ulysses in Focus: Genetic, Tex- has not been a comprehen- So know I felt a tinge of envy when I read about the Classrooms tual, and Personal Views sive encyclopaedia summarizing the current research plight of Awish Aslam. To be asked to leave by the prime Alan Edmunds, Faculty of Edu- Michael Groden, Distinguished available. This two-volume reference work fills that minister. Now that’s one for the memoirs. cation associate professor University Professor in the void. This work covers all areas of philosophy in the By now you’ve Department of English Middle Ages and part of the Renaissance, ranging heard the story: By The only Canadian educa- from 500-1500 CE. It contains general entries on medi- Aslam, a second- Jason tional psychology textbook Bringing together 12essays in eval philosophers and medieval philosophies and on year Western Winders of its kind, this innovative three areas of James Joyce the key terms and concepts in the subject area, but it political science introduction connects theory criticism and scholarship, this also provides more in-depth details and analyses of student, was to practice by document- refreshing book offers various particular theories. Complete with cross-references removed from a Associate Director, ing - through letters, journal personal adventures from a life between key words and related essays to enable Editorial Services entries and the authors’ accompanying commentary lived with Joyce’s work. In a efficient searches, this encyclopedia is exhaustive, Stephen Harper - a typical educator’s experience teaching students of manner that is at once modest, rigorous and accessi- unprecedented and user-friendly. It is indispensable rally in London all backgrounds. This groundbreaking approach covers ble, Ulysses in Focus engagingly connects these schol- for scholars of medieval philosophy and of the history because of a pic- teaching and learning, development, individual vari- arly developments and contretemps to the author's of ideas, and it is also useful for anyone interested in ture she posted to Facebook of herself and Liberal ability and diversity, and brings together classroom personal history and provides fascinating new genetic medieval ideas and thought. Leader Michael Ignatieff from his London event. Aslam management in a way that is practical and accessible. readings of several episodes of Ulysses that advance hoped to attend both rallies to become an informed voter. An authoritative guide for teaching teachers how to our understanding of the novel’s composition. The Three Stigmata of Friedrich Well, congratulations, you just got your first lesson in teach, Educational Psychology is an ideal resource for Nietzsche: Political Physiology politics: Youth don’t matter. beginning teachers, teacher-candidates and under- Genealogy and the Law in in the Age of Nihilism Cheers to Aslam not backing down. That’s not easy graduate students in education programs. Canada Nandita Biswas-Mellamphy, Cen- for anyone, let alone a 19-year-old kid, in the face of Margaret Ann Wilkinson, Direc- tre for the Study of Theory and Systems Approach to Manage- tor of the Area of Concentra- Criticism assistant professor such pressure. And cheers to the 50 or so McMaster Uni- ment of Disasters: Methods tion in Intellectual Property, versity students who protested her expulsion at a later and Applications Information and Technology Following Nietzsche’s call for a Harper stop. The prime minister went from smugly Slobodan P. Simonovic, Depart- Law in the Faculty of Law and philosopher-physician and his shrugging off the incident to an apology, in part, because ment of Civil & Environmental Richard Ivey School of Business own use of the bodily language of those kids. Engineering professor adjunct professor of health and illness as tools It’s just too bad Aslam can’t get the rest of her peers to diagnose the ailments of the across the country interested. Proper management in the Digital records and broad body politic, this book offers a reconstruction of the Let me speak to the 18-24-year-old demographic for a face of a natural or techno- access to the Internet have concept of political physiology in Nietzsche’s thought, moment: I hate to break it to you, but you don’t matter. logical disaster necessitates made it easier for genealogists to gather relevant bridging gaps between Anglo-American, German and You can Tweet about it all you want, but what matters is a transformation of attitude information from distant sources and to share the French schools of interpretation. showing up at the polls. And you don’t. In fact, your age toward integration of eco- information they have gathered. The law, however, nomic, social and environmental concerns related to remains tied to particular geographic locations. This John McGahern and the Art of group never has. disasters, and of the actions necessary to deal with book discusses how specific laws - access to informa- Memory I am sure you have seen the numbers. But it is worth them. Recent trends in confronting disasters include tion, personal data protection, libel, copyright and Dermot McCarthy, Department reminding all why you don’t matter. consideration of the entire region under threat as regulation of cemeteries - apply to anyone involved in of English professor At 58.8 per cent, the official turnout at the October well as all costs and benefits, elaboration of a large genealogical research in Canada. 2008 election was the lowest in a federal general election number of alternatives and greater participation In 2005, when John McGahern since Confederation, according to Elections Canada. The from all stakeholders. This systems approach to Is Our House in Order?: published his memoir, he turnout rate among 18-24 year olds remained the lowest managing disasters is the focus of this book, which Canada’s Implementation of revealed for the first time of all demographics, 37.4 per cent. Compare those num- outlines proven strategies for pooling interdisciplin- International Law in explicit detail the specific bers to turnouts in the 60 per cent range for middle-aged ary resources more efficiently to boost emergency Chios Carmody, Faculty of Law nature of the autobiographi- voters and 70 per cent for those over 65. responses. An invaluable reference, Systems Approach associate professor cal dimension of his fiction, Now, guess how many grandmas are getting kicked to Managing Disasters illustrates how a systems a dimension he had hitherto approach to management of disasters can be the dif- Canadians like to think their either denied or mystified. Taking memoir as a para- out of rallies. ference maker in times of crisis. country is law-abiding and digmatic work of memory, confession and imaginative Politicians don’t love elderly folks more than you; they honours its international com- recovery, this book is a close reading of McGahern's love elderly folks’ votes. That’s why the conversation is First Nations Education Policy mitments. The work explores novels that discovers his narrative poiesis in both the always steered to the aged. in Canada: Progress or Grid- this perception while consider- fiction and the memoir to be a single, continuous and Rest assured, this isn’t a Canadian problem. The 18-24 lock? ing whether or not it is correct coherent mythopoeic project concealed within the demographic often gets credit for Barack Obama win- Jerry Paquette, Faculty of Edu- in terms of domestic law. Examining a range of topics career of a novelist writing ostensibly in the realist ning the U.S. presidential race in 2008. But that’s not cation professor such as treaty implementation, federal-provincial rela- tradition of modern Irish fiction. true. Voter turnout for that age group was 49 per cent tions and the environment, contributors disentangle range, comparable to the 47 per cent in 2004. (Obama This work offers a critical anal- the complex processes involved in implementing Real Money and Romanticism won thanks to an amazing increase of 4 million black and ysis of policy developments international law in Canadian law. They highlight how Matthew Rowlinson, Department Hispanic voters of all ages who supported his campaign affecting First Nations educa- the federal negotiation and ratification process has of English associate professor tion since 1986 and a series of been opened up to the public, what is being done to nearly 9-to-1.) recommendations for future give effect to custom in domestic law, and offer sug- This work interprets poetry and I helped run one campaign, and covered hundreds of policy changes. Paquette, gestions for improving the harmonization of interna- fiction by Sir Walter Scott, John others. And while the ‘youth vote’ is always lauded as a along with Gérald Fallon, challenge the fundamental tional law implemented at the federal and provincial Keats and Charles Dickens in potential difference-maker from the stump, it rarely is assumptions about Aboriginal education that have led level. Informative and clarifying, this work provides the context of changes in the because, well, you don’t show up. (And when you do, you to a Balkanized and ineffective educational system well-reasoned prescriptions for improving Canada’s British monetary system and tend to vote like your parents. So why not continue to able to serve few of the needs of students. To move implementation of international law and makes a case in the broader economy during pander to them?) forward, the authors have developed a conceptual for thinking about international law as an integral the early 19th century. In this Nobody doubts your passion, just your follow-thru. framework with which to re-envision the social, politi- part of Canadian law and society. period modern systems of paper Yes, there are amazingly engaged members of your cal, and educational goals of a self-governing First money and intellectual property became established; Nations education system. Offering a sorely needed demographic, ones I worked with on a regular basis. Being Again of One Mind: Matthew Rowlinson describes the consequent changes Many are true superstars as I am always impressed fresh perspective on an issue vital to the community, Oneida Women and the Strug- in relations between writers and publishers and shows First Nations Education Policy in Canada is grounds gle for Decolonization how a new conception of material artifacts as the with someone, no matter their age, who can see issues for critical reflection not only on education but on the Lina Sunseri, Brescia Universi- bearers of abstract value shaped Romantic concep- beyond themselves. But they are a rare few among an future of Aboriginal self-determination. ty College assistant professor tions of character, material culture, and labor. A fresh apathetic bloc. and radically different contribution to the growing Your apathy has been magnified in recent months Sociology and Music Education The work combines a critical field of inquiry into the 'economics' of literature, this as we’ve watched youth in the Middle East dying in Ruth Wright (Editor), Don Wright Faculty of Music asso- reading of feminist literature is an ingenious and challenging reading of Romantic the streets for the right to do what you ignore. They ciate professor and Music Education chair on nationalism with the nar- discourse from the point of view of monetary theory harnessed the power of social networking to organize ratives of Oneida women of and history. revolution while you use it to complain about connecting The music education community, academic and pro- various generations to reveal to wireless in the library. fessional, has become increasingly aware of the need some Indigenous women view to locate the issues facing music educators within a Talk all you want, but until you get bodies to the polls, nationalism in the form of decolonization as a way to To see photos from The Western Faculty get used to being locked out of not just one uneventful broader sociological context. This is required both restore traditional gender balance and well-being to Authors Annual Reception, visit Lotte as a means to deeper understanding of the issues their own lives and communities. These insights chal- Huxley’s Flickr gallery at http://bit.ly/i8VREn rally, but the entire system. themselves and as a means to raising professional 6 APRIL 14, 2011 WESTERN NEWS

UNIVERSITY WILL CONFER 11 HONORARY DEGREES THIS SPRING

BARAN CALHOUN CRAIG AND MARC KIELBURGER MATHUR NAYLOR

long-serving Canadian jour- sive volunteer work on numerous The Kielburger brothers also are Mathur played a key role in the journalist who has been covering or nalist, an Ontario Chief Jus- boards and non-profit organiza- founders/directors of Me to We, an creation of Western’s Research and anchoring news for almost 30 years Atice and a local philanthro- tions. His volunteer career saw him organization designed to encourage Development Park and instrumen- in the midst of revolutions, wars, pist are among 11 distinguished lead such nationally renowned fun- social responsibility and positive tal in establishing the Software assassinations and election nights. individuals who will receive hon- draisers as Ken McColm’s Incredi- change. Me to We provides leader- Engineering and Biomedical Engi- Newman graduated Western with orary degrees June 13-17 when ble Journey for Diabetes Research, ship training, services and prod- neering Programs at Western. a BA in political science in 1981, The University of Western Ontario Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope for ucts to more than 350,000 youth and beginning his journalism career hosts its 297th Convocation. the Canadian Cancer Society and adults annually in North America, DR. DAVID C. NAYLOR as a volunteer with CHRW. Dur- This year’s honorary degree Jesse’s Journey for the Foundation and offers 1,500 volunteers the ing his years with Global National, recipients include: of Gene and Cell Therapy. chance to travel overseas to learn David Naylor is internation- Newman was the first to introduce A former General Motors new cultures, leadership skills and ally recognized as a leader in the Apple Digital Editing technology employee, Calhoun currently volunteer in local communities. fields of academe, health services into television news and pioneered MITCH BARAN serves as the executive director Craig and Marc have both been research and evidence-based health the first use of daily news podcasts of Partners in Research, a national ranked among Canada’s Top 40 and social policy. For the past 15 and vodcasts in North America. As a philanthropist, Mitch Baran Canadian charity dedicated to edu- under 40 by The Globe and Mail. years he has advised a number of Newman has received a number has been supportive of the London cating the general public and youth governments on policy issues, in of awards throughout his career, community, with a $1 million con- about the history, importance, MOHAN MATHUR addition to serving as chair of the most notably Gemini Awards for tribution toward the renovation of accomplishments and crucial role National Advisory Committee on best newscast and best anchor, the Medical Sciences building at of biomedical research. In addi- Mohan Mathur is an esteemed SARS and Public Health in 2003. Emmy Awards for his news cov- Western. tion, Calhoun has designed Virtual expert in modern electrical sys- The committee’s report cata- erage and documentary work, a As the current chairman of Researcher on Call, an interactive tems with a long and distinguished lyzed the creation of the Public George Foster Peabody Award for Trudell Medical Group, Baran is video conferencing program that career as a researcher, educator Health Agency of Canada, new his coverage of ‘ABC2000 Millen- a strong supporter of St. Joseph’s allows students in the classroom to and leader. He has made significant investments in public health at the nium’ and a Lifetime Achievement Health Care Centre, London Health interact directly with researchers contributions in the areas of engi- federal level and the appointment Award from Western. Sciences Centre and the Schulich in real time. neering research, design, educa- of Canada’s first chief of public School of Medicine & Dentistry. tion and administration and to the health officer. BARBARA STYMIEST Earning an HBA from the Rich- CRAIG AND MARC nuclear power industry. An Officer of the Order of Can- ard Ivey School of Business in 1959, KIELBURGER Mathur’s research has been pub- ada, Naylor has been awarded As one of the most widely Baran’s family’s foundation estab- lished in two books, more than 50 many honours for his academic respected bankers in the industry, lished the Mitchell A. and Kathryn The Kielburger brothers have journal papers and more than 80 and professional excellence includ- Barbara Stymiest has been a pillar Baran Family Student Awards at committed their lives to increasing refereed conference papers. He ing a Fellow of the Royal Society of of the business community with King’s University College and the the awareness of child suffering has been widely recognized for his Canada and the Canadian Academy her leadership and dedication to A.M. Cuddy Postdoctoral Fellow- in the world and fostering social achievements, receiving several of Health Science, and a Foreign not-for-profit work. ship at Robarts Research Institute. justice and responsibility. They awards including the Merit Award Associate Fellow of the U.S. Insti- After graduating with a HBA are founders of Free the Children, by the Association of Professional tute of Medicine. from the Richard Ivey School of RON CALHOUN which has more than one million Engineers, Manitoba and the Cen- Business in 1978, she joined firm youth in 45 countries involved, hav- tennial Award for Outstanding Pro- KEVIN NEWMAN Ernst and Young becoming their Ron Calhoun has made a pro- ing built more than 650 schools, fessional Services from the Insti- youngest partner at age 30. In 1999, found difference in the lives of schoolrooms and water projects in tute of Electrical and Electronics Kevin Newman is a distin- Stymiest became the first woman many Canadians through his exten- communities worldwide. Engineers. guished national and international in North America to lead a stock

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THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO’S 297TH CONVOCATION

NEWMAN STYMIEST WHITE WINKLER WOLFE exchange when she took over as DR. BERNARD M. J. WOLFE significant research achievements is a very committed educator. He community services. Wolfe has chief executive officer of the TSX. represent important contributions has supervised more than 30 PhD published in more than 80 peer- Currently serving as the group Dr. Bernard M. J. Wolfe is a dis- to our understanding of molecular and graduate students and many reviewed papers, 100 abstracts and head of strategy, treasury and cor- tinguished clinician scientist and events linking lipoprotein metabo- medical and subspecialty residents has authored several book chap- porate services at the Royal Bank professor emeritus in the Endo- lism to atherosclerosis and vascu- in endocrinology. He has contrib- ters. He has presented at more than of Canada (RBC), Stymiest is one crinology Division of the Depart- lar disease. uted to numerous national scien- 170 conferences at a local, national of nine executives responsible for ment of Medicine at Western. His In addition to his research, Wolfe tific conferences, committees and and international level. setting the overall direction and strategy for RBC. She has been recognized among Canada’s Most Powerful Women (2003-06), 50 Most Powerful Women in Business (2006-08) and Top 50 Women to Watch in 2009 by the Financial Times.

MARY ANNE WHITE

Mary Anne White has received many accolades for her work as a researcher in the area of ther- mal properties and behaviour. The ultimate goal of her research is to develop ways to produce tailor- made materials with particular properties, and have applications for alternative energy technolo- gies such as solar power, as well as other thermoelectric implications. Currently serving as a research professor at Dalhousie University, White has written more than 100 reviewed articles, 62 educational publications and four books. White is also a tireless advocate for the field and has dedicated herself to promoting interest and enthusiasm for the sciences in young people. Her aim is to pro- mote the idea pursuing education in the sciences at the post-secondary level by fostering and encouraging a scientific interest in children.

THE HONOURABLE WARREN K. WINKLER

As a senior member of the judi- ciary in Ontario, Chief Justice War- ren K. Winkler is renowned for his judicial mediation skills and alternative dispute methods, which are saluted by many in the legal community. During his time with the Supe- rior Court, Winkler became known as “Canada’s mediator,” doing 3 convenient locations everything in his power to facili- tate negotiations among parties, close to campus! including the restructuring of Air Canada, Walkterton water scandal, reorganization of Ontario Hydro and the Windsor-Michigan tunnel dispute. He also became one of the lead- ing class action judges in North America, presiding over cases such as the Hepatitis C litigation, breast implant litigation, native residen- tial schools litigation and tobacco litigation. 8 APRIL 14, 2011 WESTERN NEWS WESTERN NEWS APRIL 14, 2011 9 Dealing with change in the workplace Professor offers By Paul Mayne lasting lessons n an environment where municipal and provincial gov- ernments are facing cutbacks while demands for ser- Ivices increase, it stands to reason leaders must gain the support of their employees to make required organizational one last time changes successful. So then why isn’t every leader doing so? “Common sense is not common practice,” says Richard Ivey School of Business associate professor Gerard Sei- jts. He co-authored a new study with Ivey PhD candidate Michael Roberts identifying factors by which municipal gov- Story and photo to you to decide how people wanted to say ernment leaders can gain the support of their employees and by Heather Travis goodbye,’” he says. help the process of dramatic organizational change succeed. He quickly acknowledges, “I’m going to “If it was easy we would have all achieved this, and the soft-spoken man in a beige suit stood lose it today.” fact it hasn’t been achieved shows you it’s a complex thing in front of an audience of hundreds The seasoned lecturer kept the flow of to do.” Aof kinesiology students last Friday as his talk going with moments of humour and Seijts, who is also the executive director of the Ian O. Ihna- black-and-white photographs of an energetic emotion. Poetically weaved into his narrative towycz Institute for Leadership at Ivey, points to evidence young man flashed across the screen above. were words of encouragement, including a when leaders are faced with significant change, they often do The quiet man suddenly transformed into the plug for students to volunteer, and a mes- things that undermine employee readiness and enthusiasm curious boy on the screen. sage about mental health. As someone who for the change. “I’d like to do my talk for my boss,” he says was clinically depressed and ignored the “If you look at the track record in nodding to the students. symptoms, Lapenskie feels strongly about business organizations, implementing April 8, kinesiology instructor Garry recognizing the signs and seeking help. change is not a stellar record,” he says. Lapenskie delivered his last lecture. He also acknowledged the unwavering “There are plenty of great ideas, but A natural storyteller, he began down the supported offered by his wife, particularly making sure your idea gets traction and road of talking about ‘How did I get here?’ when his work responsibilities pulled him is accepted by people in the organization focusing his lecture on the highlights and away from his family. “She never said ‘no.’ is incredibly difficult.” challenges he faced along life’s journey. He She loved me even when she didn’t like what Leaders tend to communicate less, not reiterated to the students he sees them as his I was doing.” more, and mandate decisions rather than ‘boss,’ and promised to deliver, even on his Now, it is her turn to call the shots. invite input. They are also less visible last day, their money’s worth. The couple plans to embark on an African SEIJTS and understanding of the challenges the “Your responsibility is to latch onto me Safari in September and they are travel- employees encounter, notes Seijts. and suck out all the information from me you ling to Vietnam and Cambodia in February. “There are all kinds of ideas why change is resistant,” he can,” he says. Lapenskie also plans to make volunteering a says. “People may think it’s not in their best interest; they The crowd was committed to following regular part of his life. think it won’t work; that it’s a stupid idea; it’s not explained along, as they settled back into the seats and The most rewarding part about his time at well enough. Leaders sometimes think a pep talk is all it let Lapenskie’s smooth cadence wash over Western has been getting to know students: takes for people to accept change. It doesn’t matter whether them. “I have the best job in the world. I have watching them develop and then later serv- your public or private organization, large or small, but this the best employer in the world,” he begins. ing as their mentor. complacent mindset gets in the way of any organization’s After 35 years at Western, Lapenskie is The students, he says, have been his foun- success.” retiring. His teaching philosophy has been tains of youth. While the study – The Impact of Employee Perceptions on simple – he is fully committed to helping He compares himself to a gnarly stick that Change in a Municipal Government, which was published students succeed. During his time at West- is thrown into “the river of youth” that works in the Leadership and Organization Development Journal ern, he has taught multiple generations of its magic on him. It has allowed him to keep – focuses on municipal level management, Seijts says his families. a zest for life. “I can’t slow down; I can’t get latest work has far reaching implications, including here at If students approach him with a question, old,” he says. Western. his first response is to say “Never come up Stephanie Paplinskie, president of the With the presentation of the university’s new four-year to me and say, ‘Excuse me, can I ask you a Kinesiology Students’ Council, sees Lapen- budget this Friday at Senate, Seijts says, like in the business question?’ I tell them, I work for you. You are skie as more than a professor; he is also a world, there needs to be transparency around any changes my employer.” mentor and friend. or plans being made. He made a name for himself on campus “There were a few other profs retiring this “There is nothing more frustrating that ambiguity and with his dynamic teaching style. His resume year, but Garry in particular holds a special lack of clarity,” he says. “Change is natural and it is to be reads like a ‘greatest hits’ list: Edward G. place in all students’ heart,” she says. expected. But there still needs to be a good reason for change Pleva Teaching Award nominee (1989); 3M She took his class in second year, but the and it needs to be clearly articulated. People want to feel part Teaching Fellowship nominee (1997); count- now fourth-year student continued to seek of the change and that they have a role to play. I don’t care less teaching awards in the School of Kinesi- him out for advice and a listening ear. Even which institution you are, being left alone is lousy. It doesn’t ology, Faculty of Health Science (and former though he is retiring, Lapinskie’s legacy of work in business culture, it doesn’t work in public or private Faculty of Physical Education,) as well as Uni- teaching and supporting students will be car- companies, and it doesn’t work in families.” versity Students’ Council teaching honours. ried on, she notes. Seijts adds if you look at most literature surrounding In addition to being a working physiothera- “Garry is one of those people you never organizational changes, it’s all about a two-way communica- pist, Lapenskie also travelled to the Middle stop learning from. He doesn’t try to be this tions. Managing dramatic change initiatives is much more East to teach physiotherapy at a number of high university professor; he meets students successful, the study shows, when employees feel they are a hospitals over the years. at their level.” part of the process of change. With so many accomplishments and hun- The last lecture was “a great way for the “It’s communicating, but also listening and having those dreds (or thousands) of lectures under his students to come say goodbye,” she adds. antennas up and read the signals of others. One of our former belt, the idea of a ‘last lecture’ tripped him up. Lapenskie has also left a lasting impres- deans at Ivey had this great saying, ‘Nobody cares how much Lapenskie was first asked in October to sion on staff and administration in the Fac- you know, until they know you care.’” present a last lecture to kinesiology students ulty of Health Sciences. As a leader, Seijts says you need to build a level of com- and he turned the opportunity down. Why? "Garry Lapenskie has left an indelible mitment and engagement to make people part of the change “It was self-protection,” he says. mark on his students who have benefiting and not make it an ‘us vs. them.’ As someone who describes himself as from his passion for teaching excellence,” This is where the two-way street comes into play. emotional, Lapenskie was hesitant to agree says Health Sciences dean Jim Weese. “There are multiple stakeholders, so we need to under- to the speaking engagement. But further “Graduates frequently ask about him and stand that we need to make trade-offs and can’t always prodding convinced him it was a fitting way comment on his profound influence. He has think in terms of self-interest - although at times we do, it’s to say goodbye. “My wife said, ‘It’s not up made a difference and we will miss him.” only natural,” Seijts says. “We also have a obligation to be informed citizens about what is happening. Business is inter- ested in problem solvers and not problem bringers. And to be a problem solver is to take some initiative and take some accountability to raise questions.” WESTERN NEWS APRIL 14, 2011 11 Congratulations to Western’s Best

2011 Everyone is invited to the public lectures being presented by this year’s recipients of Distinguished the Distinguished University Professorship University Award. Plan to attend and help recognize the Professorship scholarly contributions of these outstanding Award Western faculty. This award is Western’s Public lectures by Dr. Stainton and Dr. Watt: highest recognition of Monday, April 25, 2011 - 4:00 p.m. a faculty member and Conron Hall acknowledges sustained Room 224 - University College excellence in scholarship over a substantial career Robert Stainton Stephen Watt at Western. Arts and Humanities Science Lecture session will be followed by a reception [email protected]

2011 Faculty Scholars Award This award recognizes the significant achievements of faculty members in teaching and/or research. Tracy Isaacs Kelly Olson Matthew Rowlinson Goli Rezai-Rashti Trevor Birmingham Susan Scollie Recipients are considered Arts & Humanities Arts & Humanities Arts & Humanities Education Health Sciences Health Sciences all-round scholars.

Margaret Ann Ruth Wright Greg Gloor Anthony Jevnikar Kristy Tiampo Daniel Ansari Wilkinson Music Schulich Science Science Social Science Law

To achieve its mission of providing the best student experience among Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, Western depends on the efforts of many outstanding people. Western is pleased to honour and congratulate our award-winning faculty members for their excellence in research, exceptional teaching, and commitment to service.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR AWARDS AND BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS.

The University of Western Ontario www.uwo.ca 10 APRIL 14, 2011 WESTERN NEWS Welcoming the military brass Harmos named to new postdoc post

By Lauren Nisbet sphere that led to a postdoctoral services co-ordina- tor position and, in turn, the hiring of Harmos. he community of postdoctoral scholars at “I was really drawn to the complexity of the posi- Western looks to garner more recognition and tion,” Harmos says. “It was a newly created position Tsupport than ever thanks to Mihaela Harmos, and I felt I had the vision to make it happen. I also whose enthusiasm for the role of postdoctoral ser- liked the idea of providing services and program- vices co-ordinator has led to a successful start for the ming to enhance the experience of postdoctoral newly created position. scholars at Western.” “Postdoctoral scholars play a critical role on cam- Prior to being named, Harmos worked for five pus, and we’ve reached the point where we want to be years as a career development officer at Western’s able to move ahead by giving them the support they Student Success Center. From her experience there, need,” says Stephen Sims, associate vice-provost of Harmos says she gained a lot of perspective on the the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. needs of postdoctoral scholars. “Our overall goal is to continue to recognize the “It was clear that this group needed specialized critical role that postdoctoral scholars play in making resources,” she says. “A research day for postdocs Western such a great research-intensive university.” is different from a career day for graduate students. Of the roughly 350 postdoctoral scholars on cam- You need to tailor to the needs of the group in order to pus about 50 per cent are international, meaning the create different avenues for them to be successful.” creation of a welcoming atmosphere with the right Programming for postdoctoral scholars this year amount of support is crucial in making Western feel has so far included networking events, panel discus- like home. “We really need to be able to give them a sions, focus groups and social events, like the recent suitable welcome,” Sims says. family swim day. “Another thing we’re working on Postdoctoral scholars are individuals who come to is trying to build a strong orientation package and Western after having earned a professional degree, arrival guide, which is our No. 1 priority right now,” looking to focus and develop their research skills. Harmos says. She also emphasizes the work being Access to Western’s facilities enables scholars to done to consult with different services on campus focus their attention on research in preparation for such as international student services, health ser- an academic or research-related careers. vices, and the student success center to establish The issue with the postdoctoral community at connections for scholars seeking support. Paul Mayne, Western News Western has been a lack of connectivity across “The goal is to have postdoctoral scholars come to As part of a mini-tour across Ontario, Marthe Jobidon and her fellow members departments. “Scholars are spread thin across cam- Western, engage in innovative research and further of the Central Band of the Canadian Forces (Ottawa), known as the Spitfires pus,” Sims explains. “They’re in different labs and their career. The experience is mean to be a step- Brass Quintet, held a lunch-time concert in the Paul Davenport Theatre on many don’t know who their counterparts are in other ping stone, and when they leave we want them to be April 7. The group belted out a few tunes, which included everything from faculties and departments. We wanted to be able to alumni of Western,” Sims says. “Building a sense of Henry Mancini’s The Pink Panther Theme to John Philip Sousa’s Washington offer sessions and family events to give them an community is a critical component in pursuing that Post March. opportunity to get together and meet each other.” goal, and Mihaela has taken it to a greater speed over It was this vision for a stronger community atmo- the last year or so.” Your Western Retirement Plan – Annual Member Meetings

How is your journey to retirement coming along? All members of Western’s retirement plans and their spouses are invited to attend any one of three annual meetings and information sessions presented by the University’s Joint Pension Board. The sessions will provide you with information about the action you need to take to keep your retirement investments on track. You will hear an overview of the 2010 investment results for the retirement plans and have an opportunity to have your questions answered. All three sessions will be presented by Martin Bélanger, Western’s Director, Investments and will take place in the Spencer Engineering Building – Room 2202.

Meeting dates are as follows: Evening session: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. includes a special presentation from Beutel, Goodman & Company, one of our Canadian equity managers.

Daytime sessions: Thursday, April 28, 2011 and Friday, May 6, 2011 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. (bring your lunch)

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

We encourage you to submit questions in advance of the meeting. Please submit your questions to Martin Bélanger at [email protected]. 12 APRIL 14, 2011 WESTERN NEWS

STUDENT Beaudin tapped to head Trois-Pistoles school SERVICES BULLETIN

By Lauren Nisbet one with strong administrative been vital to the success of this “The first task of the director skills who would be aware of the unique educational experience. at a school like this is pedagogy 2011 June Convocation 78-year-old Western tra- particular challenges of work- The community’s isolation and knowing how to teach the The deadline to apply for the Spring 2011 dition starts a new era as ing at an immersion school,” from major city centres is language.” Convocation has passed for undergraduate A Trois-Pistoles school for says Jeff Tennant, former chair part of what sets it apart from Another initiative of the students. Please check the convocation web- French Immersion studies wel- of French Studies and member similar opportunities offered newly appointed director will site for more details www.convocation.uwo. comes its new director, Andre of selection committee for the by other immersion schools. be a shift in focus for the pro- ca. Tickets for the June convocation will be Beaudin. position. “On the one hand we “In places like Quebec City it’s gram’s workshop component. released starting May 26. Beaudin’s extensive expe- needed someone comfortable easy to end up sticking with “I want to change the content rience working with students managing the academic side your friends. People are less to work more toward the lan- Exam Schedule at Trois-Pistoles made him with course offerings, enroll- likely to come up to you and ask guage itself to help reinforce Students can find their personalized final an attractive candidate when ments, student outreach and questions,” Beaudin says. “At the skills that aren’t covered in examination schedule under myPresent at the position became available. curriculum innovations. On the Trois-Pistoles, you really get to the classroom,” he says. These studentservices.uwo.ca. The final examination After 24 years as an instruc- other hand, maintaining rela- know the people because you workshops, which are separate period runs from April 10-30. Study rooms have tor teaching a variety of dif- tions with the local community see them every day and they’re from the daily classroom work been made available for students during the ferent courses at both begin- are also important.” making an effort to get to know students complete, will deal exam period. For rooms and times, please visit ner and advanced levels, it’s an In his new role, Beaudin looks you.” with elements of the Quebec www.registrar.uwo.ca. understatement when he says, to continue the education of One of the major challenges culture including art, cinema, Tax Receipt Information T2202A's “I know the school pretty well.” students looking to expand their students face when beginning music and songwriting, poli- (tuition tax receipts) Beaudin has been involved knowledge of the French lan- the immersion experience is tics and history. “We’ll touch with second language teaching guage, adding Trois-Pistoles is isolation. “Students often feel on all those different areas and Tuition Tax Receipts for the 2010 tax year for many years and has also an ideal location for the job. lonely for the first few days, encourage more interactive dis- are available on-line through Student Center. worked as a professor at Uni- “The community is 99.9 per cent feeling like they’re a long way cussion between monitors and Check the Registrar's website www.registrar. uwo.ca for updates. T4A's (income tax slips for versite Laval in Quebec City. francophone. Anywhere you go from home. It’s tough to get students.” scholarships, bursaries and monetary awards) “We were looking for some- people are speaking French – in used to speaking French all the In addition to improving the for the 2010 tax year were mailed at the end of class, in workshops, with (the time, but part of our job is to content of the program, Beau- February to eligible students. students’) host families. After encourage students to go out din hopes to encourage interna- spending five weeks there, a and meet people in the commu- tional students to take advan- Web Registration student’s level of French is nity,” Beaudin says. tage of the opportunities Trois- Web Registration for Summer Evening, Spring really improved,” he says. In the small town of only Pistoles has to offer. “Right Summer, Summer Day and Intersession is Tennant agrees, emphasizing 3,500 people, the 200 students now, there are a lot of schools now open. If you have registered for summer Trois-Pistoles is one of the old- who arrive every spring and trying to attract international courses, you can view your Online Statement of est and most rural immersion summer have been accepted as students. We’ve got a lot of Account via student.uwo.ca starting mid-April. language schools in Canada, part of the community since the Chinese students, for exam- Tuition due date is May 18, 2011. completely isolated from Eng- school was established back in ple, coming to live in Canada lish-speaking centres. “It’s an the 1930s. who learn English quickly but Student Central accelerated language learning While tradition is obviously are also interested in learning The hours for Student Central in the WSS are opportunity,” he says. “Stu- an important aspect of the Trois- French. This is something we as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday dents have the chance to really Pistoles experience, Beaudin is can offer to people coming from between 9am-4pm and Wednesday 10am-5pm. live in the language and make prepared to approach the posi- all over the world.” a commitment to speak only tion of director with a fresh Tennant emphasizes the sig- For more information, please visit us on the French. You can learn a lot of perspective. “Some directors nificance of Trois-Pistoles to web at studentservices.uwo.ca. Follow us on French in the classroom. But approach the role as managers the Western community and his Twitter @UWOSCentral or on Facebook Student the full immersion experience and aren’t involved with the optimism for the school’s future Central @ The University of Western Ontario. is what you need to take that teaching aspect. I like to do the under Beaudin’s guidance. “The extra step and really master managing as well, but I feel you Department of French Studies the language.” have to be close with teachers.” has always viewed the school as The school is the oldest Part of Beaudin’s approach an important partner in teach- immersion program of its kind will involve providing training ing French, and we’re delighted CONFERENCE in Canada. Chosen in 1932 by sessions for teachers who have that Andre has been appointed CALENDAR The University of Western been at the school for many director. He’s an outstanding Ontario as the ideal location years. “I want to show them colleague, top notch French to facilitate the integration of the new approaches to teaching instructor and an extremely Send submissions to [email protected]. This French-language students into French that have been devel- talented administrator. I look column features conferences based at Western a French-speaking community, oped. It’s a field that changes forward to working with him in or in London for a student, staff or academic audience. NEW ADDRESS 519 679-1211 the town of Trois-Pistoles, quickly and is evolving more his new role.” 629 Wellington Street, London and its residents, have always and more every day,” he says. (between Pall Mall & Central • free parking)

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14 APRIL 14, 2011 WESTERN NEWS Mustangs add to Wall of Champions

ive individual Mustang leg- fullback was named to the all-star FRANK JAGAS (BA '94) tions in a season. game vs. Acadia. ends and an entire team will team and was one of the main rea- After winning the Dr. Claude In Wilson’s senior season, he Fbe named to the 2011 Wall of sons the Mustangs won the 1957 Starting every game in his five- Brown Trophy as Western’s Male caught four touchdown passes in Champions later this week. Dale Yates Cup. year career, Frank Jagas became the Athlete of the Year, he caught the the first half against Guelph, rank- Creighton, Bob LaRose, Nigel Wil- His lifelong devotion to all things most prolific scorer in the history of attention of the Winnipeg Blue ing him second in the CIS for most son, George Hill and Frank Jagas, Mustang, led Creighton to assume Mustang football. As the punter and Bombers, who selected LaRose in touchdown receptions in a single as well as the 1974 Vanier Cup the presidency of the W. Club in the kicker for Western from 1990-1994, the first round of the Canadian Foot- game. Drafted by the B.C. Lions, champion Mustangs, are set to be 1980s and oversee many fundraising his 392 points is first all-time on the ball League (CFL) draft. He played he returned to Western to coach in inducted. projects for athletics, including the Mustang list and second in the Cana- seven seasons in the CFL, mostly 1980 and was instrumental in the The Western Mustangs Champi- refurbishing of J.W. Little Stadium dian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) with Winnipeg, and established him- development of three prominent ons Club Football Foundation will in 1983. In recognition for his con- record book. Jagas’ school records self as one of the top pass receivers Mustang receivers – two of them host the 2011 Wall of Champions tributions to Western athletics, and are numerous: 70 field goals, 142 of his era. LaRose was an assistant Wall of Champion inductees – Dave Dinner and Induction Ceremony on football in particular, Creighton was converts and 36 singles. Jagas also coach in 1979 and then returned in Sapunjis and Tyrone Williams, and April 15. Cocktail reception begins inducted into the W. Club Hall of holds the CIS record for most field 1984 to become the Mustangs defen- Hec Crighton award recipient and at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall with Fame in 1994. He is also a member goals in a game with six, and was sive co-ordinator. all-time leading CIS receiver Andy the dinner and induction ceremony of the Mustang Football Founders awarded Ontario University Athlet- During his 20-year coaching Fantuz. to follow at 7:30 p.m. Club. ics (OUA) All-Star status in 1992, career with the Mustangs, he won Recognized for his coaching con- Tickets are $150 per person or 1993 and 1994. two Vanier Cups – 1989 and 1994 – tributions, Wilson was awarded the $1,500 for a table of 10 and include GEORGE HILL (BA '71) Known for his clutch field goals and coached two players awarded Gino Fracas Volunteer Coach of the complimentary parking at the Wel- in big games, none was bigger than the CIS Defensive Player of the Year Award by the CIS in 2007. don Library lot. For more informa- Hill was known as one of the top the Vanier Cup in 1994. With seconds Year. Under his tutelage Western tion, call 519-661-2111 Ext. 88960 or leaders to ever don the purple and remaining and the Mustangs down had 23 defensive All Canadians and THE 1974 MUSTANGS email [email protected]. white. Arriving on Western’s cam- three, the Saskatchewan Huskies 11 defensive players make CFL ros- The Champions Club was founded pus in the fall of 1968, he was origi- called a timeout to freeze Jagas. The ters. LaRose was inducted to the W. Not much was expected of the by the late Michael Kirkley (BSc nally a running back, but in 1970 Hill ploy failed however, as Jagas hit a Club Hall of Fame in 1986, and was 1974 Mustangs. They were a young '85) and Jeffrey Fischer (BA '87) as moved to linebacker and became a 42-yard field goal to send the game the interim head coach of the Mus- team whose starting quarterback a way to support the Mustangs foot- stalwart of the Mustang defense. into overtime, which the Mustangs tangs in 1992 leading Western to the of the past five years had departed. ball program. The Wall of Champi- Elected captain of the Mustangs in won 50-40. That final field goal also playoffs and a 7-3 record. They were lead by a transfer quar- ons Awards Dinner recognizes indi- his third and fourth year, he helped set a record for most field goals in a terback who had taken his team viduals who have made outstanding build the Western defence into a Vanier Cup with five. NIGEL WILSON (BA '77, to a Vanier Cup championship the contributions to Mustangs football. stingy, hard-hitting group, which cul- BED'78, MED '96) year before. This team had the right To date, 52 Mustangs football alumni minated in the Mustang’s first Vanier BOB LAROSE (BA '70, MA '82) chemistry, work ethic and belief that and four teams have been inducted. Cup win in 1971 – a 15-14 victory The only Mustang player and anything could be achieved. over the Alberta Golden Bears. Rec- Originally a basketball player for coach to win five Vanier Cups, Wil- The University of Toronto Var- DALE CREIGHTON (BA '59) ognized for his outstanding play on the Mustangs, Metras convinced son played wide receiver for the sity Blues, odds-on favourite to win defense, Hill was named All Cana- Bob LaRose to come out for football Mustangs from 1974-78. During the the Vanier Cup in 1974, had gone It was well known legendary dian in 1971 and was the recipient in 1968. Tall and athletic, he estab- 1976 season, Wilson set a CIS record through the season like a hot knife coach John Metras liked tough of the Dr. Claude Brown Trophy as lished himself as one of the best for most yards per reception, aver- through butter. They were unbeat- aggressive fullbacks on his offence, Western’s Male Athlete of the Year. defensive backs to play for Western. aging 39.0 yards per catch – a record able; they beat the Mustangs in the and that’s exactly what he got when In 1969, he intercepted five passes, that still holds today. He is second last game of the regular season Creighton arrived on the Western which ranks him third in the Mus- all-time in Vanier Cup receiving quite handily. Western would get its campus in Fall 1954. The bruising tang record book for most intercep- touchdowns with two in the 1977 rematch in the Vanier Cup. Head coach Frank Cosentino and defensive co-ordinator Darwin Semo- tiuk had won a Vanier Cup in 1971. In this game, the defensive plan was simple: Stop the Blues running game. Force their offence to become Western Finance - Year End Deadlines frustrated. The Mustang defense caused havoc all night long, and gave the Western special teams and The University’s year-end is Saturday, April 30, 2011. All transactions occurring before year-end must be dated April 30, 2011 or earlier and be included in the 2010/2011 budget offense a chance. One special teams year. It is the responsibility of each department to submit its accounting records before the deadlines listed below. The transactions received before these deadlines will be touchdown just before the half, and a included in the 2010/2011 budget year. touchdown bomb from quarterback Bill Robinson to receiver Jay Parry sealed the Blues fate. CASH RECEIPTS TRAVEL EXPENSES/TRAVEL ADVANCES Western won 19-15. The Mustangs All cheques and cash must be deposited by the central cashier on or before April 29, Travel costs for non-UWO employees incurred prior to April 30, 2011 must be of 1974 were once again National Champions. 2011 in order to be processed with an April date. All deposits made after April 29 will submitted no later than Friday, April 29, 2011. Employees must use the on-line travel With grit and determination, be May dated. In order to accommodate year end processing, the cashier hours will expense system. On-line expense reports must be approved by the final approver by Western won its second Vanier Cup. be extended as follows: April 29, 2011 to be included in the 2010/2011 budget year. All outstanding travel Linebacker Ian Bryans was named April 27, 28, and 29, 2011 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 12:30 – 3:30 pm advances should be cleared by that date. 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This fact allowed ruffed manakin faces ever year: Boyle to observe decisions being IStay or go. made on a season-by-season basis. And perhaps nobody understands Instead of waiting generations upon more about the consequences of generations of evolutionary change that decision – at least outside of the in instinct, her subjects were con- manikins themselves – than Western fronted with a decision every season. researcher Alice Boyle. In addition to banding legs for For two breeding seasons, Boyle, identification, researchers also a postdoctoral fellow at Western, employed stable isotope method to Christopher Guglielmo, a Western see which birds migrated by testing biologist, and Ryan Norris, a Univer- samples of the bird’s claws. sity of Guelph ecologist, observed Rainwater at the lower elevation almost 200 of the tropical birds contains more of isotopes of deute- to determine the impacts of their rium, a heavy version of hydrogen, migratory decisions on mating suc- which gets incorporated into plants cess. What they found speaks to the and berries eaten by the manakins, lengths all species go to reproduce. Boyle says. These isotopes then The results of their study were become fixed in the bird’s nails cre- recently published in Biology Let- ating a natural chemical marker. ters. Therefore, migrating birds have The white-ruffed manakin (cora- more heavy hydrogen in their claws. pipo altera) is a small bird, around 10 The problem with studying migra- grams or the size of a chickadee, liv- tion is it’s hard to follow the animals ing in the mountains of Costa Rica. It around, but this method allowed is a migratory species, based on alti- researchers to go back in time to find tude, where only some of the group out what the bird was doing before makes the trip down the mountain. the team captured it. Who stays and who goes depends Boyle came to Western in Fall on the individual. And that decision Photo courtesy M. Burke 2007 on a two-year postdoctoral fel- is all about attracting a mate. Alice Boyle holding an adult male white-ruffed manakin, corapipo altera, in the rain. lowship funded by Western's Biol- At the start of every rainy-season, ogy Department. Currently, she is some male manakins will migrate to funded by the Natural Sciences and lower elevations where the lighter chance of becoming alpha males – rainy season. But if they do, the odds year to year which is why we see Engineering Research Council of rainfall makes it easier to forage for and, in turn, attracting a female – in of gaining better breeding sites, these birds choose different options Canada (NSERC). food. Rainfall at the top of the moun- the coming mating season. maintaining their standing within each year. They have to decide what tain is more than 8 metres per year. But what about those who stayed the group and attracting females makes the most sense for them Boyle knew about this partial migra- behind? increases dramatically. based on their status and condition.” Alice Boyle appeared on CBC Radio’s tion going in. But her recent findings Those birds at higher elevations, “They are clearly making a trad- Their migration is perfectly con- Quirks and Quarks last weekend. show these birds opting to migrate usually alpha males or ones on the eoff in every case,” Boyle says. tained to a small area around 15 To hear the segment, go to cbc.ca/quirks/ tend to be younger males with no verge, risk not surviving through the “These factors can change from km with a change in elevation of episode/2011/04/09/april-9-2011/. 16 APRIL 14, 2011 WESTERN NEWS

Continued from page 1 research because of the basic research that was done in the tuning and picking areas; these areas are designed to support past. So, rather than being an anchor, the history of basic existing Canadian industry and areas where we expect will be in 1917, to create a computer model of his skull. This kind of research and discovery provides the pedestal on which this able to build fairly quickly. The universities are here primar- unique work, while it may come down to basic science, helped new policy must be based. It is my sincere hope that the fis- ily to undertake the discovery or basic research mandate and bring peace and closure to a nearly century-old mystery. cal pragmatism that underlies this policy will be tempered to execute that.” But it may have remained a mystery if this partnership by the flexibility, responsiveness and spirit of collaboration The NRC has always had a fairly applied focus, Hewitt didn’t occur. that has characterized my relationship with the NRC in the explains, noting across Canada some of the branches have “As I understand it, this is the direction that the NRC has past,” he says. had a more basic science focus, such as the NRC Herzberg been moving in for some time,” Nelson says. “Certainly the The NRC has remained tight-lipped about the new push Institute of Astrophysics. NRC here in London has undergone many changes since from within. “Should the government feel that it needs to support a more I first started to interact with them in 2004, including the “The National Research Council of Canada has a long- applied focus to meet its priorities or objectives, certainly shifting of resources away from the Virtual Imaging Centre. standing, international reputation for innovation and results,” the government, and in effect the people of Canada through While I personally regret that shift, it reflects the reality of says an e-mail to Western News from Charles Drouin, media government, can certainly pursue that objective,” he says. their working/funding environment.” relations manager, on behalf of NRC president John McDou- What this could mean is the ‘basic science’ research would Nelson has benefitted from partnering with the NRC in the gall. “We are evolving to keep up with the needs of the coun- fall on the shoulders of universities and other agencies past, as he was able to use the NRC’s Integrated Manufactur- try. The goal is to advance Canada’s position in the innovation funded by the government to concentrate its focus specifi- ing and Technologies Institute to scan an ancient Egyptian landscape. As the Government of Canada’s leading research cally on this area. mummy, and gained a window into the past by reconstructing and technology organization, the National Research Council In Canada, the research system depends on three sources, her life history from the skeletal remains. of Canada is redirecting some of its activities into areas of says Hewitt, including: industry, which has an entirely “I have always had a very good working relationship with national importance that will support innovation by Canadian applied focus; universities, where basic discovery research my colleagues in the NRC and have, so far, found them to be industry and economic development overall.” is the focus and provides a foundation for all other research; supportive of and responsive to the projects I have brought The NRC, a federal agency, has more than 20 institutions and federal science (sometimes also at the provincial level), to them. The Lawless project and previous work with virtual and national programs, including a location at The University which has a significantly applied component and reflects imaging and mummies are perfect examples of that kind of of Western Ontario’s Research Park – the Centre for Automo- national priorities. collaboration,” he says. tive Materials and Manufacturing. The local arm focuses on “What’s happening here looks like within NRC there is While it has been a reciprocal relationship thus far, Nelson virtual manufacturing and designing novel production pro- going to be a little sharpening of the focus, so some of the expresses concerns about some of comments in the McDou- cesses to benefit industries such as automotive, aerospace, tendencies and the trends they’ve always operated towards gall memo, particularly the reference that “history is an construction, medical and electronics. or on will just be clarified,” he says. anchor that ties us to the past rather than a sail that catches Overall, NRC institutes and programs are organized into The NRC works closely with Western’s faculties of science the wind to power us forward.” five key areas: life sciences; physical sciences; engineering; and engineering, a number of NRC scientists are appointed Other researchers, such as Henry van Driel, president technology/industry support; and corporate management. adjunct professors at the university and graduate students of the Canadian Association of Physicists and a University Close to 4,280 people are employed by the NRC in Canada. are currently studying at NRC faculties. The university of Toronto professor, express concerns about minimizing “Through focused, strategic interventions, we will be struck an agreement about two years ago with the federal NRC’s strengths in the areas of basic science. Also, the NRC better able to address areas of major public concern, such agency to collaborate whenever possible on research and does not have a crystal ball, making it difficult to anticipate as technology to reduce health care costs and reductions in training, Hewitt explains. the next big breakthrough, he said in an interview with the greenhouse gases,” says the NRC. “Increasing the NRC’s The NRC is funded through Industry Canada and much Ottawa Citizen. profile with external stakeholders is paramount. The agency of Western’s funding comes from the tri-council (SSHRC, Noble Prize winner and University of Toronto chemistry will create relationships and foster collaborations and mutual NSERC and CIHR) for which NRC is not eligible to compete professor John Polanyi echoes these sentiments, warning exchanges of value. Making the NRC more accessible and for. The two are only in direct competition for industry against neglecting pure science. “The NRC laboratories have visible will be essential to achieving the goals of the new contracts, so Hewitt doesn’t foresee the institutions bidding the valuable function of bridging the gap between academe strategic direction.” against each other for federal funds. and industry,” Polanyi told the Ottawa Citizen. “My fear … is Ted Hewitt, vice-president (research & international rela- “It’s not about picking winners; it’s deciding where the that NRC’s bridge will get weaker. The reason is that it is not tions) at Western, is not concerned about McDougall’s posi- help is most needed, where it is best applied. This will be an being encouraged to strengthen its academic end.” tion to refocus research at the NRC. In fact, he says this is ongoing effort,” Hewitt says. “It’s not as if they are picking Basic science should not be so easily dismissed, stresses just a reiteration of a policy already in place. these areas once and forever. They reflect real needs of the Nelson, as it is the foundation of applied science. “I don’t think the NRC ever was engaged heavily in basic Canadian economy and Canadian industries. “The NRC can only proceed with application-driven or discovery research,” Hewitt says. “This is more about fine- “We will just have to see how this plays out.” Art is good!

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