April 10, 2008 Vol. 44 No. 13 The University of Western Ontario’s newspaper of record www.westernnews.ca PM 41195534

The ‘other’ tower Middlesex College is nearly 50 years old and reporter Paul Mayne scrambles up the tower for an inside look at the biggest clock on campus. Page 9

What if a small Just One Channel city disappeared

B y Da v i d Sc o t t Her work with Amnesty Inter- national helped lead the member If 18,000 women in Canada of the Mohawk community to her went missing, would people take decision to run for president of notice? the Native Women’s Association The equivalent number of of Canada (NWAC) in October women in terms of Canada’s 2004 and put her legal practice national Aboriginal population at Six Nations Grand River Ter- has gone missing since 1957. ritory on hold. She continues to Many were murdered. Few were secure funding for Sisters In found alive. A lot are still unac- Spirit, a research, education and counted for. And those are just policy initiative aimed at raising the known cases. public awareness about Canada’s Beverly Jacobs presented some missing and murdered Aboriginal powerful and disturbing facts and women. numbers as part of her guest lec- Jacobs held an eagle feather ture on April 2 at Dan and Mary during her presentation given to Lou Smoke’s First Nations in the her by one of the victim’s families News Media class. to help her when she spoke. “It’s Jacobs, a lawyer by trade who a very emotional and spiritual holds a law degree from Univer- issue. We’re talking about miss- sity of Windsor and a masters of ing spirits, murdered women. law from University of Saskatch- Unresolved murder of Aboriginal Paul Mayne, Western News ewan, was instrumental as lead women.” researcher and consultant for For the past few years she has Complete with weather, event listings, video feeds and even a Western News link, a news display screen Amnesty International’s Stolen been hearing more and more project has been launched on campus. With two large screen displays – one in the UCC atrium and this one Sisters Report released in 2004. stories from families of miss- in the USC office being checked out by USC President Tom Stevenson – viewers keep up-to-date on the latest The groundbreaking document ing daughters, sisters, aunts and happenings at Western. The project, initiated by Communications and Public Affairs (Joyce Peralta), King’s highlighted racial and sexual vio- mothers. Jacobs often becomes University College (Tim Bugler) and CHRW (Grant Stein), will see additional screens erected in the future on lence against Aboriginal women campus and at the affiliated colleges. in Canada. Continued on page 13 New program attracts women to engineering

B y Bo b Kl a n a c opment Program which has subsequent increased demand for neers Without Borders organiza- road,” he says. attracted a remarkable number housing, roads, infrastructure, tion itself, dealt with international There are currently 20 students A few years ago, Ernest Yanful, of female engineering students. safe water, energy and food in development and the energy and in the Civil Engineering and Inter- Chair of Civil and Environmental According to Western Engi- the developing world, noting that enthusiasm of the students proved national Development Program Engineering at The University of neering, five of the eight students most of these issues deal with infectious to Yanful. with some having moved over Western Ontario, thought about who have selected International civil engineering. “I came back and made the pro- from the environmental engineer- future international development Development for second-year But it took a trip to an Engineers posal to the dean,” he says. “He ing program. The curriculum sees issues and the growth of female studies are female, a notable Without Borders conference for said ‘wow’.” the students take a mix of civil students in the faculty. uptick in a faculty that is 22 per Yanful to see how this pressing Yanful saw the program pro- and environmental engineering But the ‘aha’ moment where he cent female. world issue could be addressed by posal through the various levels of courses and two courses on inter- put the two issues together didn’t “The underpinning rationale Western’s engineering faculty. approval including faculty coun- national development. come until he saw the commit- is that over the next 20 years the “About 500 people were at cil and senate and it was launched “Following the completion of ment of women at an international population of the world is going to the conference, many of them last September. third year they go oversees on a development conference. Out of increase by two billion people and women,” he recalls. “Most of them “We are trying to respond to a four month summer internship,” that inspiration came a unique 95 per cent of these people will be paid their own way.” future trend by training a differ- says Yanful. “We want to place civil-engineering program that living in developing countries,” he “I couldn’t believe that students ent type of civil engineer with the them in a context to use their civil looks to the future for its suc- says quoting recent data from the would pay to go to a conference in skill set, exposure to and under- engineering background to solve cess. American Society of Civil Engi- Ottawa, and pay to stay in a hotel standing of development issues some problems such as water Yanful created the Civil Engi- neers. for three or four days.” so they can deal with the kind of neering and International Devel- Yanful goes on to point out the The conference, like the Engi- issues we see coming down the Continued on page 6

INSIDE: Careers 15 | Classifieds 16 | Coming Events 15 | Letters to the Editor 4 | Student Services 15 | Public Space 5 2 April 10, 2008 WESTERN NEWS CAMPUS DIGEST

Treats online Jack Fairs, BSc’46, LLD’05; and Event cancelLed sis works. Three Men in a Tub feature numerous sessions and Great Hall Catering has a the Mustangs Football Team of Due to health concerns, Ger- explores the concepts of the con- video presentations on diving new website. Check out www. 1939 (Joe Krol, Al Hurley, Roy maine Greer’s event on April 19 stant monotony in a life, and why and the historic wreck itself. For greathallcatering.ca and browse Kent and Morley Thomas will at Althouse College has been can- some choose never to leave that ticket information call 519-473- through the menu packed with represent the team). The event celled. For ticket refunds, bring situation while others opt to shut 1360 or visit uwo.ca/museum and tasty treats. Among the new fea- takes place April 24 at the Great your receipt to the Customer Ser- themselves away from it or deny click on events. tures for the Western commu- Hall with a 6 p.m. reception. Tick- vice Desk at The Book Store at it. The concert is free and held in nity is the Campus X-Press online ets $150. RSVP 519-850-2548 or at Western or Books Plus on West- Talbot Theatre at 8 p.m. ordering form. The form features [email protected]. ern Rd. For more information, GRAFFTI INVESTIGATION many traditional office coffee call 519-661-3520 ext. 84573. CONTINUES service favourites, is available Edmund Fitzgerald Campus Community Police Ser- for delivery on campus, and pur- Facebook site event vice, along with assistance from chases can be charged to a uni- With all the recent news about Positions open The sinking of the freighter London Police, are continuing to versity account. Campus X-Press a Ryerson University student fac- Positions are open with the Aca- Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Supe- investigate a pair of anti-Semitic orders received before May 2 ing discipline for coordinating a demic Pension Board and Admin- rior 33 years ago is the focus of a graffiti messages recently left in are eligible to win Lunch for Two Facebook study group, it should istrative Pension Board. Active one-day event by The University a Weldon Library bathroom. The in Michael’s Dining Room. Also be noted Western has its own offi- contributing members of the of Western Ontario’s Museum messages were removed imme- available at 519 661-3048. cial Facebook site. The address Western pension plan may stand of Ontario Archeology. The diately through Western’s graffiti (below) is impossibly long so it for election. Individuals must be event takes place April 19 at the eradication program. If you have may be simpler just to Google the able to serve until June 30, 2012. museum site, 1600 Attawandaron information on this, contact Cam- Spring clean-up university and Facebook. The site In addition, a one-year vacancy Rd., in London. Billed as an under- pus Police at 519-661-3300. London’s annual Clean and is a work in progress, and likely is open on the Academic Pension water heritage event, the day will Green effort is slated for April to play an increasingly important Board. The deadline is April 21. 18. Residents are encouraged to role, particularly in event plan- For information visit: www.uwo. spruce up the area around them ning. www.facebook.com/pages/ ca/humanresources/facultystaff/ to clear away the clutter of win- London-ON/The-University-of- comp/pension/gov_plan_idx.htm 25 years ago in western news ter. Individuals can register at Western-Ontario/7616007794. www.cleangreen.london.ca or call 519-661-4570. The project started Showcase for new n Someone came clean – a dish thief mailed a package of more 13 years ago as a single-day event Whole lotta walking composers than 20 pilfered plates and other dishes from Montreal. No name aimed at gathering volunteers to going on Student composers at the Don was offered. clean up the garbage and graffiti More than 1,500 staff at St. Wright Faculty of Music take n Honorary degree winners will include Lieutenant-Governor in the downtown core. Since then, Joseph’s Health Care are outfit- the spotlight tonight (April 10) John Black Aird, former Stratford Festival artistic director Robin it has grown to include more than ted with pedometers and walk- with a set of songs and a one- Phillips and Haida artistic cultural revivalist William Reid. 4,000 volunteers across all areas ing their way to health and fit- act opera based on the nursery n Western calls the level of capital funding for the university of London. ness during a six-week walking rhyme Rub-a-dub-dub. The event, “a mockery.” challenge. The challenge, which a thesis composition recital, is n Western geologist Bill Fyfe receives a rare second Guggen- began February 28, is just ending the second of two showcases for heim fellowship. Russell headlines with staff across all sites hav- tomorrow’s composers. The UWO n The university approves a budget for 1983-84 of $145 million annual dinner ing walked millions of steps. The Symphony Orchestra and several – an 8.5 per cent increase over a year earlier. CBC’s Scott Russell (BA’80, purpose is to promote health by singers will perform master the- BEd‘81, MA’85) will be master incorporating more walking into of ceremonies for the Champi- daily routines. Registrants have ons Club Football Foundation’s been tracking their steps with the 5th Annual Wall of Champions challenge being to reach 10,000 Awards Dinner. Among those steps or more a day, which is rec- Warm Spell being inducted are Bill Britton, ommended for good health. The HBA’58; Dr. Rob Campbell, MD’67; average person takes only 5,000 Matt Janes, BESc’85, MESc’91; –7,500 steps. Rick Scarborough, BA’76, BEd’78;

Paul Mayne, Western News When the temperature hits a sunny 18 degrees - and you have a class to teach - why not make the best of both worlds. Philosophy professor Sean Mulligan took to the outdoors Tuesday afternoon with his Metaphys- ics and Epistemology of Witchcraft class. Solution on page 12 WESTERN NEWS april 10, 2008 3

Light My Path Mahon, Fenster Hellmuth winners

B y Pa u l Ma y n e

hile print-based artwork and vascular imaging Ware widely different areas of research, they do share one thing in common - this year’s Hellmuth Award for Achieve- ment in Research. The top research honour of The University of Western Ontario is going to Visual Arts professor Pat- rick Mahon and Robarts Research Institute scientist Aaron Fenster. As an artist, writer, curator and teacher, Mahon’s art practice Mahon has focused on the production of print-based art works for over 25 years. As an artist, he has been received support and recognition Bob Klanac, Western News for his work within and, perhaps Leanna King and Ryan Kelly are two of the five group members that developed Smart Streetlights, their more often, beyond the univer- entry in the First Year Engineering Students’ Design Showcase April 8 in the Great Hall. Working with Yizhi sity. He adds there has been skep- Guo, Kyle Gilbertson and Jeff Watson the team designed a highway lighting system where a vehicle’s move- ticism for a long time whether ment activates low-cost LED lights ahead of the vehicle. The design would greatly reduce energy costs to creative art practice can thrive light low-usage highway sections. More than 70 projects tackled the theme of designing and constructing in the university - and sometimes an environmentally friendly device or system. the obverse has been true with questions about the appropriate- ness of creative practice in the academy. “It shows the increased interest and openness to broader defini- Fenster Ivey, Weldon big waste creators tions of research at the univer- sity,” says Mahon of this honour. tion,” says Fenster. “The work is B y Pa u l Ma y n e three per cent. cling bins all over campus; we “It shows a great deal of respect a product of many graduate stu- “The amount of recyclables just need to get more people to for work by people from the dents and staff who have worked For the fifth year in a row, being thrown out is going down, take advantage of them. arts and humanities, including very hard to realize our vision members of the EnviroWestern showing recycling is improving While there will always been the ‘fine” arts’. This is incredibly that basic research can have an team donned rubber gloves to on campus,” says Frederick, add- room for improvement, Freder- exciting for me and, I know, for impact on health care as well comb through campus garbage ing aluminum can recycling was ick agrees with Galbraith. my colleagues - whether they be as have an economic impact in cans and recycling bins during also up. “There are problems with waste art practitioners or art historians Ontario and Canada.” their annual audit of Western’s “I believe that Western is on campus but improvements are and theorists, or other humanities Together with collaborators, waste. improving recycling practices, being made and you can be a part researchers.” Fenster’s goal is to develop a 3D What they found was a mess – compared to other years. It is of it,” she says. “Make an extra Mahon has exhibited widely ultrasound-based intra-operative in more ways than one. But there up to the student body to reduce effort to hang on to your newspa- across Canada and internation- procedure with specialized tools were also hopeful signs. waste and it can be really easy; all per, can, or bottle until you find a ally and is the recipient of many for fast and accurate pre-implant Producing almost 5,355 tons of individuals can make an impact.” recycling bin.” grants and awards, including a planning, implant guidance, waste per year – at a cost of close The audit found that organic Read the 2008 waste audit Social Sciences and Humanities implant evaluation, and long-term to $500,000 to remove – the uni- material (primarily food waste) report at www.usc.uwo.ca/envi- Research Council Research/Cre- follow-up for prostate brachyther- versity has a lot at stake in divert- and non-recyclable plastics (such rowestern. ation project entitled ‘Art and apy – making the entire process ing recyclables from the trash as food and beverage containers) Cold Cash’, which began in 2004. more accurate, consistent and bin. The goal of the EnviroWest- continue to dominate the West- “The awarding of the Hellmuth cost-effective. ern team is to identify problems ern’s waste stream. Waste Audit Facts to me is symbolic of the fact that Ted Hewitt, Vice-President in waste management practices, “I think that these findings in the 21st century, humanities (Research and International Rela- finding what type of waste is most suggest the need for on-campus n Of the waste collected on campus on research and creative practices tions) says the work of academics prevalent and look for ways to composting to really cut back a weekly basis: 5,887 pounds (31.7 per are richly interwoven,” he says. such as Mahon and Fenster helps reduce it. waste, as well as switching over cent) is comprised of paper products; Fenster’s research is focused place Western as one of the top Five buildings were chosen for to reusable, recyclable, or biode- 3,649 pounds is non-recyclable plastics in two interdisciplinary programs research institutions in Canada. (19.6 per cent); 1,731 pounds of coffee the audit this year including Nat- gradable containers in campus cup waste (seven per cent). combining imaging in vascular “Both Fenster and Mahon have ural Sciences, the Richard Ivey eateries,” says Frederick, adding imaging, and image-guided sur- made incredible contributions to School of Business, Stevenson- a composting option would be n At Weldon Library, 26.5 per cent of gery and therapy - together with their fields which are recognized waste collected was actually recyclable Lawson, the Weldon Library and a great next step for the cam- – slightly higher than last year. biomedical engineering. internationally,” says Hewitt. Saugeen-Maitland residence. pus. She says it would save the In vascular imaging, the focus “Very appropriately as well, they Results showed that, on aver- university thousands of dollars n Only 10.9 per cent of the waste col- is on developing multi-modality are being honoured for excellence lected from Natural Science was actu- age, Weldon produced the most and reduce total waste by almost ally recyclable – representing a smaller imaging techniques to provide in research in two very different waste, with Saugeen-Maitland a one-third. percentage of waste than glass alone in high-resolution information about fields, which strongly attests to close second. “Disposable coffee cups are last year’s audit, which was 12 per cent. blood vessel lumen and arterial the very broad range of scholar- Weldon’s weekly waste produc- still a problem area, but I believe n Stevenson-Lawson contributes wall/plaque properties. ship now ongoing at Western and tion is 7,960 pounds, of which 19 EnviroWestern campaigning and 25 per cent of Western’s waste, with The research plan involves which is highly valued by the uni- per cent of the waste is coffee discounts provided by Hospital- six times the amount of improperly combining 3D ultrasound imaging versity community.” cups – up 13 per cent from last ity Services have been successful disposed recyclable paper than other techniques invented and devel- The Hellmuth Prize for Achieve- year. Total campus coffee cup use in encouraging people to reduce buildings surveyed. oped by Fenster’s team with tools ment in Research recognizes fac- is also up slightly from five per their waste by using a reusable n At Saugeen-Maitland, 20 per cent developed by others to provide ulty members with outstanding cent of the total waste last year to mug.” of overall waste production was tissue a comprehensive carotid artery international reputations for their seven per cent this year. Jim Galbraith, Manager of paper. This year’s sample of 10 pounds imaging exam that can better contributions in research. However, waste audit project Grounds Maintenance and Waste of tissue was almost double that of determine the risk of stroke. There are two such prizes leader Mallory Frederick says it’s Management, says he would like last year. The hypothesis is that this new offered annually, one in the area not all bad news. to see the recycling habits of the n Ivey has the highest total percent- approach will provide increased broadly defined as the natural The amount of organics and campus improve. age of improperly disposed of organic accuracy for the identification of sciences and engineering and one recyclables in garbage cans “There is a lot of good informa- material of buildings surveyed at 39 carotid artery plaques. in the social sciences and humani- dropped by 24 per cent, due in tion in this report for all on cam- per cent. “The Hellmuth Prize recog- ties. part to a noteworthy decrease pus to look at,” says Galbraith, n 1.5 metric tons of recyclable material nizes our team’s work over the The award ceremony, which in glass products. Glass repre- who assisted EnviroWestern with is improperly disposed of each week past years in taking innovations is open to the public, will be held sented 17 per cent of total waste its audit. “Everyone needs to be from these five buildings alone. from the concept stage to clinical Monday, April 14 at 4 p.m. in Con- last year but is now down to just doing their part. There are recy- translation and commercializa- ron Hall. 4 April 10, 2008 WESTERN NEWS

letters to the editor The Way We WERE: 1973

Why Jean Chretien?

In a summary statement to describe Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, Professor Gilles Paquet, University of Ottawa, stated ‘One cannot use with accuracy the words ‘principle’ and ‘Jean Chré- tien’ in the same sentence.” Under this prime minister’s watch, the separatists in Quebec very nearly won a referendum, the mess that has become known as Shawinigate arose, the Gover- nor of the Business Development Bank of Canada was hounded unmercifully because he would not approve a loan to a question- able request from the PM’s rid- ing, the Canadian taxpayer was hit for at least $60 million for airport terminals that were not built as scheduled and $500 mil- lion in cancellation fees for no helicopters. He tried to make us believe that his government saved national unity by handing millions of dol- lars in public funds to Quebec- based firms with close ties to the Liberal Party; a laughable assertion at best with untendered contracts and missing correspon- dence. Jeffrey Simpson of the Globe and Mail has described his last year in power as, “A swirling mass of latent animus that infects a vacillating government led by a leader without an agenda, except Contributed by Alan Noon ([email protected]) London Free Press Collection/Western Archives a highly personal and increas- On February 1, 1973 more than 50 people attended a meeting to protest the high number of American faculty being hired by Canadian universities. ingly petty one.” While university president D. Carlton Williams stated it was due to a lack of available qualified Canadians, others had different ideas. The Canadian And Western wants to award federal government was actively encouraging the practice by offering a two-year income tax freedom. Many had collected the refund but then stayed this man with an honorary degree? on in their positions. This policy was eventually changed so that the refund was only available when the candidate returned to the United States. Have we actually approached this close to the bottom of the barrel?

Don Cartwright It makes me wonder, how brought about the destruction of Is it surprising the Arabs 1947/1948 and it was given to the Professor Emeritus would they feel if people started the three villages, was planned opposed this resolution? Inter- Jewish population living there Faculty of Social Science shouting and swearing at them by Israel, contrary to the state- estingly, Israel’s leaders at the before and at that time, becom- for something out of their con- ment by Israeli propaganda, that time also rejected the Partition ing the State of Israel (it did not trol? Would they be as willing to President Nasser of Egypt was resolution. Menachem Begin, include the villages mentioned ‘Many, many rude carry on about inconvenience the planning to attack Israel. This is a leader of the Herut party, stated, above which remained under Jor- people’ next time? blatant falsehood as confirmed by the day after the passing of this danian rule and occupation). Most This lady didn’t ask for a tree the statements of Israel’s leaders resolution: “The partition of Pal- of the land was given to the new As you probably know already, to fall on her car, and certainly at the time. estine is illegal. It will never be nation of Jordan along with Syria. on April 1 a tree fell on a car at the didn’t ask to be sworn at repeat- Yitzhak Rabin, chief of staff recognized....Eretz Israel will be As a result of the war declared exit from campus that extends to edly because of something out of of the Israeli army at the time, restored to the people of Israel. on Israel, these areas were lost Sarnia Road during rush hour. As her control. I’d like to say it’s time stated in Le Monde, Feb. 28, 1968: All of it. And for ever.” in 1967. this happened in front of me on for these people to grow up. “I do not think Nasser wanted Israel must not be allowed to I am a bit amazed by the West- the road, I stopped to help as I had Every single one of them should war. The two divisions he sent to remain above international law, ern professors who signed a let- witnessed it (other people also have known better. the Sinai would not have been suf- and must terminate its illegal ter critical of Davenport’s accep- stopped immediately after the ficient to launch an offensive war. occupation of Palestinian and tance of the award. They appear accident but did not stay). Dr. Kathryn Volkening He knew it and we knew it.”. Syrian land. to lack knowledge of the history My motivation for this letter is Menachem Begin, a cabinet of the area yet see fit to criticize because of the many, many rude Misreading history minister in June 1967, stated, Ismail Zayid, MD. the president and JNF. I have people that I got to “interact with” while prime minister, addressing Halifax been to many national parks in in the subsequent 20 minutes Irving Block’s letter, “Daven- Israel’s National Defence Col- Israel that are/were projects of or so after the accident. Yes, I port shows courage and integ- lege, on Aug. 8, 1982: “In June Western faculty the JNF and have participated appreciate that the traffic backup rity” of March 27, displays an 1967, we again had a choice. The group mistaken with Arab citizens in enjoying is “inconvenient and a waste of extraordinary distortion of his- Egyptian army concentrations these nature resources of Israel. time”, however, as so “politely” tory. The most outrageous con- in the Sinai did not prove Nasser I just received the March 13 There are no restrictions on any- requested (with expletives) we cerns destruction of the three was really about to attack us. We edition of Western News. It would one visiting JNF areas. cannot close the road down at the villages of Imwas, Yalu and Beit must be honest with our selves. appear that those who are criti- Should those who are critical stop sign while we are trying to Nuba (my own home town), in We decided to attack him.” cal of President Paul Davenport of the JNF not also look at what contact the police and insurance June 1967, on orders of Yitzhak Block makes the preposter- for accepting the honor of the some organizations are trying to companies and family! Rabin, then chief of staff of the ous statement that the Arabs did Negev Dinner do not know their do to Israel, and to the lands the The driver of the car that was Israeli army. He says the destruc- not want to create a Palestinian history. When three villages are JNF purchased, by wanting to hit was actually sworn at by sev- tion and expulsion of more than state, using the pretext of their mentioned as being destroyed destroy Israel? eral drivers for inconveniencing 12,000 inhabitants was “because opposition to the UN Partition in 1967, they choose to ignore It behooves those quick to take them. As the majority of these of military action.” In fact, the plan of Nov. 29, 1947. The Arabs the fact a war was declared upon the pen in hand and find any rea- cars carrying rude people had villages were occupied without a opposed this resolution because it Israel in 1967. son to criticize to learn history Western parking permits in their single shot being fired, and with- was unjust. The Palestinian Jews, A fact that has been ignored is and geography and statistical windshields, I can only assume out military action. at the time, mostly recent and that there never was a Palestinian facts before they write. It also they were employees or students Block speaks of “Arab wars illegal immigrants, constituted nation or people. The Arabs lived behooves the editor to do likewise here at the university. meant to destroy Israel.” A series 31 per cent of the population and under Jordanian and Egyptian before taking such letters. I was absolutely appalled. Have of wars, in blatant aggression, owned 5.6 per cent of the land rule prior to 1967 with no nation lives become so obsessed with since 1948, were initiated by in Palestine. Yet this resolution or people-hood. There never was Dr. P J Aceman, things and watching the clock Israel against Arab neighbours, apportioned to them 56 per cent a Palestine then. The only Pales- Israel that people and their well-being those of 1956, 1967, 1978, 1982 of the land and to the Palestinians tine ever declared was by Britain have ceased to be important? and 2006. The 1967 war, which only 42 per cent. and the United Nations prior to More letters on page 6 WESTERN NEWS april 10, 2008 5

PUBLIC SPACE Western helps Museum London go digital

B y Ad a m Cr y m b l e at Museum London. “Students really like to get involved with it In my day, all we had was a and it caters to a broad range of blackboard and a piece of chalk. learning styles,” he explains. At Museum London, the days of Students are encouraged to chalk have come to an end and come up to the board and inter- the museum has gone digital, act. New equipment such as this with the help of the Masters of promotes active learning and Public History program at The challenges the hands-off stereo- University of Western Ontario. type many museums are fighting Arts-based programming at to overcome. Museum London has been digital Mavers also likes that this since September, using a technol- technology isn’t meant to replace ogy known as Smartboard. educators, but to assist them. “It You may not have heard of it, gives our interpreters another but chances are your kids have. tool to do what they already do These computerized interactive more effectively,” he says. blackboards, controlled with the But, before the tours could start touch of a finger, have popped at Eldon House, Mavers needed up in classrooms across London someone to design the games and in recent years. And with great activities for the Smartboard. For success. that, he turned to Western’s Mas- Now the museum hopes to ters of Public History program. transfer this success to Eldon The museum had worked with House, the museum’s historic the program in the past and did home, which welcomes over 1,500 not hesitate to approach Shel- London area school children each ley McKellar, the professor who year on fieldtrips. For this, the oversees the major group project museum has bought a second her students complete each year. Smartboard. McKellar believed Mavers’ Smartboards are changing the idea was a perfect fit for this learning experience for today’s year’s project. students. Educators guide stu- “This was a good opportunity Western Public History student Sarah Ferencz demonstrates the new Smartboard programming. dents through interactive puzzles, for UWO Public History, as we games and learning activities, had been moving the program using a medium that, to the stu- towards more digital history.” McKellar and Mavers agree, importance of community the London-area school children dents, can seem more like play- She stresses, “we’re unique in Western students should be proud involvement for Western stu- benefit from fun new interactive ing a video game than learning. Canada for our emphasis on digi- of what they have produced. Mav- dents. “This was a win-win-win programming. The museum’s curator of tal history.” ers asserts that “aesthetically collaboration,” she says. education, Steve Mavers, has Eight months later, three [the programming] looks great” The students get to show The writer is an M.A. student been impressed with the impact Ontario curriculum-based mod- and the interactions created “go potential employers what they at Western. this technology has had on stu- ules are complete and will begin beyond our expectations.” can do, the museum gains from dents taking arts-based tours to bring London’s history alive. McKellar emphasizes the the university’s expertise and Aging project goes beyond classroom

B y Ch a r i t y Da v y negative aspects towards aging— various communities. inspiring.” to question their perceptions and such as cosmetics to hide ‘laugh Between videos, a short infor- Materials such as posters, fly- think critically about why they On April 2nd, 2008 some lines’ and attitudes that focus mational slide show, and a graphi- ers, news editorials, and more have negative biases towards get- students from the Aging and more on physical appearance than cal enhancement of what a stu- have been making there way ting old. Health Science class launched a on the wisdom and freedoms that dent may look like when he ages, throughout the campus and com- Haley Fishman, a student of campaign on the perception of come with age—are a significant the presentation featured inter- munity to raise awareness. The Zecevic’s and member of the beautiful aging. This campaign hindrance in accepting physiolog- views, statistics, cultural differ- campaign is intended to change ‘Beauty is ageless’ campaign, has addresses ways to eliminate ical change in the body and may ences and how aging is embraced, the perception of beauty and aging already addressed the issue in agism and reduce the fear of lead to self-esteem issues. as well as ways in which people in all generations so that people a class assignment she entitled aging in a ‘beauty based on physi- The group decided on the slo- can change their own attitudes can simply focus on enjoying life “Masking the Beauty of Life”. cal appearance’ driven society. gan, ‘Beauty is ageless’ and the toward aging. and being healthy rather than fit- She says, “Showing off our As a senior undergraduate goal is to make people aware that When asked why this group ting the mould of what they think laugh lines only allows us to tell class project, several groups beauty comes from within and decided to take the information beauty should be as portrayed others the story of our fun-filled of approximately 25 students that aging should be embraced. beyond a simple presentation, primarily by the media. adventures and reminds us of were required to collaborate to The campaign included a Stephanie Barraco credits Alek- One student put it this way; the moments we will forever research and present an issue 20-minute presentation to the sandra Zecevic, the professor of “We need to throw out the belief cherish.” And it seems these that affects the older population Health Science and Aging class this course, saying, “She really that youth is beauty. Why is it moments are where we will truly and then address ways in which as well as political figures, health encouraged us to go beyond the that we believe this anyways? find beauty. it can be improved. professionals and a variety of age classroom and think big about Nothing says its true and science After much brainstorming, this groups, whom the group invited making a difference in our com- can’t prove it. It’s all our percep- The writer is a student in Health particular group decided that the to spread the message among munity. Her passion is very tions.” The group is urging people Sciences.

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Unfortunately ing: When Wolf protested against 93 per cent of the land in Israel the discriminatory covenant, did London’s most unusual prom generation gap between seniors Last week, I came across excludes non-Jews”. he brand the whole of Canada a night will take seniors and stu- and the soon-to-be doctors and Edward Corrigan’s screed He must know that land is racist and illegitimate state? is dents on a journey back in time dentists. against the State of Israel dis- leased to Jews and Arabs, (and every case that goes to a Human to Elizabethan England. “I certainly hope it opens stu- guised as a reproach to President no doubt, to Christians, Hindus, Rights Council proof that Canada ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ dents’ eyes to see how one can Paul Davenport for accepting a and Buddhists as well), if they is an evil entity and that nobody is the theme of this year’s Inter- have tremendous quality of life prestigious award from the Jew- meet leasing criteria. That there should accept awards from Cana- generational Spring Gala, pairing and potential, despite disability,” ish National Fund. have been disputes regarding the dian philanthropic organizations? local community seniors with 75 says Laura Diachun, Director of When looking for a “good leasing of land is obvious because Of course not! students from Schulich School of the Geriatric Residency Program cause” upon which to expend cases have gone to court. The Everyone would conclude the Medicine & Dentistry. at Schulich Medicine. much moral energy, a cam- “discriminatory, racist” legal sys- promoter of such schemes had The April 16 event, to be held at paign against the JNF is not the tem of Israel apparently made a absolutely no sense of proportion the Four Point Sheraton, includes first thing that comes to mind. decision related to the leasing of and was beyond the pale. But, an evening of food, musical enter- In Memoriam The JNF conjures up images of land by the JNF of which Cor- that is exactly what Corrigan and tainment, dancing and conver- Ottoman-era purchases of often rigan approves. Isn’t this the nub others are doing with respect sation, all aimed at closing the barren land at exorbitant prices, of the matter? In Israel there is a to Israel. Is Israel perfect? No. Clara Elizabeth the clearing of mosquito infested well-functioning democratic pro- Are there issues that need to be marshes, the planting of forests, cess, including an excellent legal resolved? Yes, there are and that Freeborn the greening of arid areas for set- system, within which disputes is what happens in Israel through Betty Freeborn, a retired staff tlement and in the present, envi- can be resolved. the use of democratic and legal Giving back member from Richard Ivey ronmental improvement, water Corrigan tells us that a now-de- processes just as Wolf used such School of Business, died April 2 management and the continued ceased acquaintance of his once processes to solve a problem with Continued from page 1 at the age of 86. Freeborn, with planting of trees. took part in a protest against a a restrictive covenant in Canada. 10 years of service, retired from Today, some of the world’s discriminatory restrictive cov- That is an accurate analogy. management, bridges, housing Western in 1986. A funeral ser- leading arid land management enant in housing in Grand Bend I have never been to a JNF- and infrastructure. vice was held April 7 at A. Millard experts work for the JNF and and this led to such covenants sponsored Negev dinner before “We’re sending them to Ghana George Funeral Home, London. their expertise is recognized and being declared illegal. What this but I most certainly will be this year and next year we’ll add utilized all over the world. So, has to do with the JNF I can- attending this one. Peru as well.” The number of females in the Adam Grzywnowicz Eva Ryten, program is remarkable, accord- Adam Grzywnowicz, 91, an London ing to Yanful, with seven out of employee with the Physical Plant the nine first-year students, four Department for 29 years, passed out of the nine second-year stu- away April 2. He retired from dents all women. Western in 1980. 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SUBMISSIONS INVITED Annual Review of Deans, University Librarian, Vice-Presidents and the President Members of the Western community – faculty, staff, and students – are invited to express their views in writing on the performance of any of the Deans, University Librarian, Vice-Presidents, or President, and on the op- eration of the Faculty or other units for which the individual is responsible. The Annual Reviews of these senior administrators are used to evaluate performance and to provide them with advice about their future priorities. The identity of those making submissions will be kept confidential but anonymous comments will not be accepted. The deadline for all submissions is Friday, April 18, 2008. Submissions with respect to Deans and University Librarians should be sent to Dr. Fred Longstaffe, Provost & Vice-President (Academic), Room 115, Stevenson-Lawson Building. The incumbents are: Kathleen Okruhlik Faculty of Arts and Humanities Bob Wood Don Wright Faculty of Music Julia O’Sullivan Faculty of Education George Knopf Faculty of Engineering (Acting Dean) Tom Carmichael Faculty of Information and Media Studies Fred Longstaffe (Acting) Faculty of Graduate Studies Jim Weese Faculty of Health Sciences Ian Holloway Faculty of Law Carol Stephenson Richard Ivey School of Business Carol Herbert Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Brian Timney Faculty of Social Science Photo by Kate Kennedy David Wardlaw Faculty of Science David Berglas (left) and Kris Wong have just presented to the group their thesis on why the Western Investment Club Joyce Garnett University Librarian should invest in the Keg Royalties Income Fund. Submissions with respect to Vice-Presidents should be sent to the Presi- dent, Dr. Paul Davenport, Room 113, Stevenson-Lawson Building. The four Vice-Presidents are: Fred Longstaffe Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Betting on the market Gitta Kulczycki Vice-President (Resources & Operations) Ted Hewitt Vice-President (Research & International Relations) Ted Garrard Vice-President (External) B y Ka t e Ke n n e d y really have to be a poor manager to meet top investment bankers. to show any less of a return,” he All of the money for social gathe- Submissions with respect to the President, Dr. Paul Davenport, should It may be time to sell Petro-Ca- says. rings comes out of member fees be sent to Ms. Michele Noble, Chair, Board of Governors, c/o Ms. Irene nada stock—at least that’s what The focus is for students from (about $20 per person); they don’t Birrell, Secretary of the Board of Governors, Room 290 Stevenson-Lawson Ivey student Eric Theoret thinks. all faculties to learn about an touch the capital. Building. And he’s trying to convince 40 industry they may not otherwise Discipline and hard work ensu- other students that he’s right. be exposed to, says Theoret. res the group will have money to They debate risks, analyze the Group analysts are the “work “learn with” each year, as Fer- company’s earnings and estimate horses,” says Gregory. They raro puts it. He says people who its growth. Then they vote; should lead weekly meetings, assign are interested in investing should they sell the stock? homework, and discuss areas of read books on finance and learn as The Western Investment Club finance members may want to much as they can about the com- is holding its weekly general mee- work in when they graduate. Gre- pany they’re interested in. Still, ting to discuss financial news, gory is an analyst for both the for all the research an investor examine companies and decide industrial and technology groups. can do, they might need that extra what bet they are willing to put Between his responsibilities as something. their money on. It’s a lot of pre- analyst and co-president, he devo- “It’s a discipline that requires Review of the Faculty of Health Sciences paration, says Patrick Ferraro, tes about 40 to 50 hours per week a sixth sense, really,” says Fer- a member and Ivey student. to the club. raro. A Senate Decanal Selection Committee for the Faculty of Health But the club is dealing with real “I’m a fourth-year student so Sciences has been constituted and is now engaged in a review of the Faculty’s operations. Input from Faculty members, staff and students money, after all. I’m pretty checked-out of school The writer is a graduate stu- forms an important part of the assessment of the Faculty’s scholarly About $120,000. right now,” he says with a laugh. dent studying journalism. and educational programs, its academic plans for the future, and its WIC was created in 1995 with Gregory has a job lined up in administration. This input also will be most valuable as the Committee a $50,000-donation to the Western investment banking when he gra- develops a sense of the characteristics that are most important in the Endowment Fund from alumni, duates this spring. next Dean, and in the selection process itself. says Theoret. The club is com- Earlier in the school year, the External Reviewers will visit the campus on April 16 and 17, prised of groups that focus on technology group wanted to invest NOW OPEN 2008. They will meet with members of the University and Faculty different industries and about in Research In Motion Ltd. (the administrations and with representatives of particular constituencies two analysts lead each group, he company famous for creating the Walk-Ins Welcome within the Faculty, including students, to seek their views about the says. Blackberry) while its stock was in šc[d½imec[d½iYkji Faculty’s operations. The Reviewers’ itinerary also will include open Theoret is an analyst for the the “low-80s.” That means it was šYebekh^_]^b_]^ji meetings to which Faculty members, staff and students will be invited. energy group. Two years ago he near $80 a share. šf[hci The External Reviewers are: convinced the club to invest in The technology group spent šmWn_d] Denise Alcock, Former Dean of Health Sciences and Interim Director, Petro-Canada. The club bought three weeks investigating the š[Wh#f_[hY_d] Institute of Population Health, University of Ottawa about 100 shares at $42.94 a share company and preparing a pre- Elsie G. Culham, Director, School of Rehabilitation Therapy and and for about six months the stock sentation to convince the general Associate Dean of Health Sciences, Queen’s University exceeded expectations. meeting it was a good investment. 20% off Carol Rodgers, Dean, College of Kinesiology, University of “That would have been the best By the time they got the go-ahead, Wdoi[hl_Y[im_j^ Saskatchewan time to sell,” says Theoret. “Since the stock had already risen to oekhm[ij[hd Faculty, staff and students in the Faculty of Health Sciences are then...it really hasn’t done any- the mid-90s. They bought about ?:YWhZkdj_b[dZ encouraged to make written submissions regarding any aspect of the thing exceptional.” $7,000 worth of shares and it’s e\7k]kij&.½ Faculty’s operations, and the characteristics required to be Dean in Both the losses and gains from now at about $119 a share. this Faculty at this time. Submissions may be addressed directly to: investments stay in the group. So far, RIM has been exceeding “External Reviewers – Faculty of Health Sciences, c/o The Office of the Members try to find stock that’s its own earnings expectations, Provost,” prior to April 15, 2008. Submissions addressed in this manner “undervalued,” which means it says Ferraro. will be reviewed only by the External Reviewers and will otherwise be costs less to buy than the group’s Gregory says he’s happy with held in strict confidence. estimation of its worth, says Dave the increase, but they’re aiming Those wishing to make comments directly to the Selection Committee Gregory, co-president of WIC. for long-term rewards. He wants may address them to: Dr. Fred Longstaffe, Provost and Vice-President Overall, the club has more than the RIM stock to still be a good (Academic), and Chair of the Decanal Selection Committee for the doubled its capital, but Theoret investment in five years. (519) Faculty of Health Sciences, Stevenson-Lawson Building, Room 115, says in finance terms, that’s not as But WIC is about more than The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B8. These impressive as it may sound. meetings. Like other Western 667-4000 submissions will be shared with Committee Members, but otherwise “When the market’s going up clubs, they have socials and (-+M^WhdYb_\\[HZ$D$ kept in strict confidence. about 10, 15 per cent a year, as it events throughout the year, inclu- Kd_j( has over the last five years, you’d ding an annual trip to Toronto 8 April 10, 2008 WESTERN NEWS

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B y Be c k y Bl u e village. She taught local women the her own life here in this country. MARKET “I think one of the most power- science behind the burning of Going overseas with EWB is tudents often arrive at ful things I came to fully under- wood, so that they could improve at least a 16 month commitment. school with the notion that a stand is that it’s pure chance that the efficiency of the burning, and Having already trained for and CRAFTS Sgood post-secondary educa- I was born into a Western country in turn buy less wood, do less completed her own internship, tion will broaden their horizons instead of Ghana, or Malawi,” physical labour and enjoy greater Marty is currently involved in and open their minds to new ideas says Marty. “And there’s no rea- health benefits as a result. And all training and preparing the next glass...pottery... and opportunities. son the people in these countries the while she was gaining a much group of students who will travel Still, much of the growth and should have to struggle so much clearer picture of how poverty is to Africa this summer. Initially unique jewellery... learning at university happens to survive, especially since we largely a result of circumstance, the volunteers travel as a group. pewter...travel gifts within the sheltered confines of know first hand that life without and that small solutions can make But once they arrive at their the lecture hall and the boundar- this struggle is possible.” all the difference. destination, they are dispersed ies of the campus. Less common “We need to understand that “I left with an understand- individually across the region, Inside Covent Garden Market is the opportunity for students to we now live in a world driven by ing that people may be poor, but with each person working with King and Talbot Streets take their learning off-site, where global economic forces. We are they’re working their butts off. different local organizations and 519-438-9224 they could stretch their limits all connected to each other, more The root causes of poverty are on different projects. even further, and gain a whole directly than we even realize, at complicated, and there is no quick Marty will soon graduate with new perspective on the world. the same time the extreme polar- fix solution to break the cycle,” her engineering degree, and she *Our customers Some students at The Univer- ization between the quality of she says. has already decided that this is sity of Western Ontario take it life in one society versus another “There are, however, simple the kind of work she wants to do say it best! upon themselves to include these highlights the injustices that exist skills, and technologies that when in the future and will go where kinds of experiences in their for- in this system. We need to start appropriately incorporated into a she is most needed. mal education, through intern- asking ourselves, are we OK with community’s economic, cultural, “I’m pretty committed at this ships, co-ops and other ventures. living in a world where an unlim- and social context can have a dra- point,” she says. “Wherever I can Western Engineering is home ited supply of Coke’s Fanta prod- matic impact on helping people be the most effective is where I to one student group, known ucts can reach so many isolated get up on those first few rungs of will go.” as Engineers Without Borders villages, but medical supplies the ladder. For instance a simple No matter where she ends up, (Western chapter), that takes as don’t?” manual pump near a water source Marty will continue to educate part of their mandate to routinely The students who are involved can allow a farmer to harvest and inform those around her as to send students overseas to volun- with Engineers Without Borders an entire second crop in the dry how their individual choices can teer time and skills in select parts (EWB) make it their business to season, effectively doubling their indeed change the world. of Africa, including Burkina Faso, be aware of this global dynamic, yearly produce and increasing “As Canadians we’re proud Ghana, Zambia and Malawi. and then they try to effect change food security for their family as of our nation’s historical role in Marika Marty, a 23-year-old, in two ways. well as their yearly income.” being leaders of humanitarian fourth-year Mechanical Engi- Along with working to promote Helping these experiences to causes, but it’s time we started to F9;=GH9F=B;BCK neering student, is one such per- public awareness of the broader sink in was the fact that Marty wake up and smell the fair trade :CFG9DH9A69F son. issues within the community, was completely immersed in her coffee. That’s our past, not our Last year, as a volunteer with they also regularly send people environment. While on the intern- present. Why have we grown so 7caYUbXgYYk\Uh Engineers Without Borders (and like Marty into some of the most ship she stayed with a host family apathetic, as a nation? We have cifgW\cc`WUbcZZYf also vice-president of the West- underdeveloped areas of the who lived in a home with no run- been able to influence great posi- mcifW\]`X" ern Chapter), she spent four world to try and create change in ning water, electricity or modern tive change in the past, and we months between May and August simple but powerful ways. conveniences of any kind. still have that power, and it starts :cf]bZcfaUh]cbcf in Malawi working on various The organization’s motto is She ate the traditional food of right here at home. Which grocer- UdYfgcbU`hcif WU`` environmentally-oriented proj- “Simple Technology. Dramatic the region, including the staple ies we choose to buy, what clothes )%-!**$!,+'%" ects. results”, which is a direct refer- nsima, beans, and canola leaves we choose to wear. The power of And while the focus of Marty’s ence to what they try to accom- with tomatoes and red onions. the consumer has never been so ;]VVcbgDUf_ trip was to help the residents of plish when overseas. Marty recalls having a difficult strong.” AcbhYggcf]GW\cc` Malawi improve their quality of Marty spent time on a refores- time with how to respond when ˜DfYgW\cc` life in practical ways, she came tation initiative, where she helped the locals would ask her what the The writer is a communications ˜9`YaYbhUfm away with something more intan- the residents of Malawi under- staple food is in Canada. 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The treatment is years is evaluating the benefits actually selecting for drug-resis- of microbicides “which is quite tant virus.” obviously to prevent infections, Blower also investigated high- but also evaluate the minuses. It risk and low-risk microbicides. might cause decreased condom The high-risk anti-retroviral use, because people might think microbicides, Blower says are ‘OK there is a new invention, I “the ones that are systemically can use that, I won’t use condoms absorbed in the blood will have anymore,’ or they can generate a high chance of becoming resis- drug resistance.” tant.” To answer questions raised by As drug trials continue, it is these positive and negative fac- difficult to determine which treat- tors, Blower constructed math- ments are high-risk or low-risk ematical models reflecting real because of ethical considerations. world situations: the transmis- In this scenario high-risk micro- sibility of HIV per sex act, the bicides could pass clinical testing number of sex acts a female sex and be used as interventions mak- worker has with a client, the num- ing it impossible to predict the ber of clients per day, how well population-level consequences condoms work, how well microbi- beforehand. cides work, the number of sex acts To account for the both high- in which each type of protection risk and low-risk microbicides, is used, and prevalence of HIV in Blower constructed two popula- the client population. Different tion-level models. Here she found probabilities for each parameter a paradox, in both cases. Even were chosen at random and run though the new treatments will be through a mathematical model used by women to protect them- 10,000 times. selves from infection, it will be The models contained a few men who realize the greater ben- surprises; Blower showed that in efit. The advantage decreases as certain cases replacing condoms the “fitness of the drug-resistant with microbicide “could have a strains and microbicide efficacy high chance of increasing the (for women) increases.” infections” if the treatment has The Nerenberg Lecture is an efficacy of only 30 per cent. If named after the late Morton the treatment has at least 80 per (Paddy) Nerenberg, a much-loved cent efficacy and the application professor and researcher born becomes routine, the real ben- on March 17 -- hence his nick- efits of preventing infection can name. He was a professor for be seen. more than a quarter century, and Blower’s next step was to con- founding member of the Depart- struct models of clinical trials. In ment of Applied Mathematics. this analysis there is the added Nerenberg regretted that scien- 12 April 10, 2008 WESTERN NEWS International students priority for SOGS

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Continued from page 1 charged. That sparked the Mani- What’s frightening is the num- toba Justice Inquiry. ber of new names of missing close with families who are willing “The racism that occurs in this Aboriginal women being added to to open up and share their stories country is outrageous.” the database – five to 10 new indi- of loss. And now the research into In the two-and-a-half years Sis- viduals per month, says Jacobs. the tragedy of missing Aboriginal ters In Spirit has been research- In June, plans are underway to women has hit close to home for ing known cases of missing or make public the recent findings the president of NWAC. murdered Aboriginal women, of the Sisters In Spirit initiative. “It’s very heartbreaking they have accumulated more “We do have the attention of because now I’m personally than 500 names in their database. the international community,” affected. My cousin has been Those numbers, as a percentage she says. missing for two months. We had basis of the Aboriginal popula- This problem is not unique a press conference just last week. tion, translate into the equivalent to Canada. “In Guatemala the And it’s difficult to concentrate on of about 18,000 non-native women people who came to speak talked anything else.” in Canada’s population. about the risk they took even The statistics reinforce the dire The earliest case reaches back coming forward. Their leaders reality of native women. Aborigi- to 1957. Fifteen percent of the are being targeted by the state, nal women age 25 to 44 are five cases are from the 1980s, 34 per by police. This is happening all times more likely to die from acts cent occurred in the 1990s and across the world (indigenous of violence. 47 per cent in this decade. More women going missing). It’s a phe- The president of NWAC cites than half of the women missing nomena nobody knows about and the case of Helen Betty Osborne or murdered were under the age nobody is taking the time to learn as illustrative of the indifference of 25. These are the known cases. about.” of Canadian society. Four white Jacobs suspects there are more. Every October 4, Sisters In men in The Pas, Manitoba in 1971 “We know there are families Spirit vigils are held across Can- were protected by the commu- who haven’t even come forward ada to honour missing Aboriginal nity who were aware the men yet. The fear of going to police women and bring attention to the were responsible for the abduc- and report someone missing is an issue. In 2007, 27 communities in tion, sexual assault and murder of issue because of historic mistrust Canada held vigils and two were Osborne. Only one was eventually of police.” held in Peru and Colombia.

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