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ChaneilHale the Canadian health care system. SATURDAY ' 9 Contributor "I guess when we talk about improving health care, we hear a lot about accessibility, efficiency and UBC ANIME CLUB Michelle Chiu exemplifies UBC's Tuum Est motto quality. And each of them in themselves is a huge, COSPLAYCAFE ("It is up to you") perfectly; never settling for the huge issue," she said. 1-6 P.M. @ SUB BALLROOM conventional path, Chiu has volunteered, in­ "There are many different problems or challenges Cosplay in the SUB, you say? terned, studied and worked her way to a hugely within each one, and many different solutions. One Dress up and bring outyourfa- impressive resume. particular aspect that I am interested in is the use vourite characters while enjoying Last year Chiu completed her commerce degree and management of technology to improve efficiency, sweets, treats and conversation at UBC and was a finalist for the Young Women of accessibility and quality of health care. from the Cosplay Cafe! Minimum Distinction 2012 award. Now, she's in an equally "For example, electronic medical health records meal puchase of $5. competitive setting at UBC med school. Her journey — not just using them in hospital settings, but also in at UBC is best understood from her mentality in first primary care family practice offices." year: "When I entered university, I decided to just Chiu explained that in Canada, only about 37 per jump in right away and explore as many opportun­ cent of family practices use an electronic medic­ ities as I could." al record-keeping system, whereas in most ofthe From the start of her commerce degree, Chiu Commonwealth countries around 95 per cent of demonstrated leadership capabilities, and continues family practices use technology to keep a much more to do so through a smorgasbord of extracurricu­ efficient record system. ON lar activities: she is a Junior Team Canada youth "We are really lagging behind in terms of medical ambassador, a member ofthe Sauder debate team, a health records use, and I think it's important because THE volunteer at the Canuck Place Children's Hospice and it helps with the continuity of care, between special­ COVER has interned at two finance and accounting firms. ists, and from primary to tertiary care," Chiu said. Chiu has also received the Premier and Wesbrook "There's also tele-health — using Skype-like scholarships, two ofthe most prestigious awards services to reach people who are in, for example, given out by UBC. They are awarded to senior stu­ northern B.C. or rural, remote areas. I think that also dents who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills, has a lot of potential in improving accessibility. And academic performance and community service. even mobile apps, for both patients and physicians, I Although her time as a commerce undergrad was think all of these technologies can be utilized better EMMA DOUG LAS COVER PHOJWHE UBYSSEY rewarding, medicine was Chiu's original passion. to improve the health care system." Remeber that time last year where some places When it came time for graduate school, trading With these goals in mind, Chiu is currently in­ her Sauder business suit for hospital scrubs was a volved in a research project on a mobile application in Totem Park residence lacked hot water? Well, natural choice. called the "phone oximeter." the problems are back, with showers spewing "To be honest, during high school, I thought I "It's basically a device that's been developed by discolored water and students petitioning for would be pursuing medicine," Chiu said. "When I B.C. Children's Hospital, their anesthesiology team," applied to UBC, my first choice was actually sciences. Chiu said. "And what it is, it's a sensor that connects things to be fixed. However, I had heard from my more senior friends to a phone on one end and your patient's finger on the about how great Sauder was, and I read some ofthe other, and it measures important vital signs, such as course descriptions and thought, 'Hey, this is pretty your heart rate, your oxygen saturation." Video content interesting.'" Chiu is excited to continue on her current path, One of Chiu's goals is to improve the efficiency of improving the world one project at a time. tJ Too lazy to read today's paper? Get the three minute video recap online at ubyssey.ca/videos/. PHOTO FRIENDS! If Christ

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He said he wants to get more grad students, from more de­ partments, running for elected positions inthe GSS. Many depart­ /THE UBYSSEY Water contaminated with a non-toxic pipe sealant has been flowing out of faucets in Totem Park's Nootka house since December 2012. ments have trouble finding students willing to represent them, and department reps are often forced Totem residents seek refund for water problems to leave the society's council before their terms end because they skip Sarah Bigam minutes after application to remove midway through her shower and houses received $220 or $240 due too many council meetings. StaffWriter any potentially harmful chemicals, she immediately got a rash on her to an ongoing lack of hot water. Roach ran for president un­ There's epoxy resin in the water accordingto health and safety neck, chest, shoulders and back. "As long as we respond to these opposed. In this year's GSS at Totem Park's Nootka House — standards organization NSF. The This occurred after the temporary situations in a timely manner and executive elections, fewer than five and some residents don't want to chemicals inthe sealant may cause repairs had taken place in January. we put actions in place to correct per cent ofthe 9,353 eligible grad drink it. skin and eye irritation, accordingto "It was just really itchy, which them, we're doing our part in that students voted. Since December 2012, Nootka its manufacturer. is like — to me, that's the same as side that we don't have to provide "That's kind of my number one residents have been concerned Siloh said the sealant was pain. I was in a lot of discomfort," compensation," said Lethbridge. priority this year," said Roach. "I'm about the dark, purplish particles applied to the pipes in the building she said. Although the rash went Nootka residents Tracey Gaydosh disappointed with the elections they periodically found discolouring to temporarily repair leaks. He away after an hour, Hannewyk and Ho Yi Kwan said they felt par­ turnout, but that's something next their tap water. They've also ex­ said SHHS plans to replace the said she remains skeptical about ticularly frustrated with the process year, we're really goingto be striv­ perienced intermittent issues with building's pipes in the summer showering with the house's water. and their confusion over who to ing to change that." water pressure and lack of hot water because it would be too disruptive Lethbridge said he sympathized contact in order to fix this problem. Roach said Koerner's Pub, a cam­ throughout the building. to residents to replace them during with her experience, but when "Everyone just directs us back pus pub formerly run by the society UBC Student Housing and the school year. He said SHHS a similar situation occurred in to a different person. It seems like that closed in 2011, won't reopen Hospitality Services (SHHS) regularly tests the water for safety. another residence in the past, no there's no end," said Kwan. until September 2013 at the earliest. officially contacted residents about Lethbridge held a meeting with residents had any adverse reactions Gaydosh and Kwan plan to start The pub was shut down after losing the problem by email on Feb. 1. Kyle Nootka residents on March 4 to to the sediment in the water. a petition asking SHHS to com­ almost $200,000 from 2010 to 2011. Lethbridge, residence life manager discuss the issue. Around 18 of Students also brought up the pensate Nootka residents for the Roach said the GSS is still iron­ for Totem Park North, told Nootka the approximately 200 residents inconveniences of having to go ongoing water issues. They plan to ing out the details of a contract with residents that the particles are a attended, including the residence to other houses to shower or to collect signatures on Thursday and HK Commerce, the third-party nontoxic pipe sealant. David Kiloh, coordinator ofthe building and the cafeteria, which is closed for Friday of this week, and present company who will run the pub. He facilities and building services residence advisors from three of 11 hours ofthe day, to get water them to Janice Robinson, UBC dir­ said he didn't know the details of director for SHHS, said the sealant the six floors. to drink. ector of residence life and adminis­ the contract, but said the society is called Curapoxy, an epoxy pipe Residents at the meeting ex­ Some residents have asked to tration, this Saturday. would either earn a certain amount coating and sealant. pressed concerns about the safety receive compensation for the in­ of money from the pub or a percent­ The sealant, when cured, is de­ ofthe water. convenience ofthe water situation, —With files from Laura Rodgers. age of profits, whichever is higher. clared to be safe for use in drinking Nootka resident McKenzie but they were told UBC wouldn't "It's essentially set up in a way water. However, safety regulations Hannewyk recounted one ex­ give them any money. In 2012, —Editor's note: Sarah Bigam is a that there is no way for us to lose recommend flushing the pipes for 15 perience where flecks appeared students in two other Totem Park resident of Nootka House. Xi money... like we did a few years ago," said Roach. U OF WINDSOR» Roach said he will inherit a budget surplus as president, NEWS BRIEFS Students petition but has yet to determine what AMS supports microbrewery at he will do with the extra few UBC Farm instead of new SUB for aboriginal law thousand dollars. program One ofthe main roles ofthe The AMS microbrewery won't be in Faiza Mirza GSS is lobbying the government thenewSUB. for grad student funding. Unlike The Lance (University of Windsor) At Wednesday night's council meet­ the Alma Mater Society, UBC's ing, the AMS approved a motion to A petition is circulating at the main student organization, the spend up to $1.1 million over the next University of Windsor's law school GSS is still a member ofthe Can­ four years to build a microbrewery on over the potential creation of an adian Alliance of Student Asso­ the UBC Farm. aboriginal law program. ciations (CASA), an organization The microbrewery was originally Caitlin L. Beresford, one of of student societies that lobbies slated for the new SUB. but Elin Tayyar. the initiators ofthe petition and the federal government. Roach former AMS VP Finance and a mem­ a student ofthe law school, said said CASA is a useful organiza­ ber of the AMS committee in charge the school currently has only two tion as long as the GSS's interests of the brewery, said the Farm was a courses on aboriginal law. align with those of other CASA more cost-effective location. Tayyar Accordingto Beresford, frus­ =HOTO BLOOMBERRIES/FUCKR members. also said the new SUB would have U ofW students are petitioning the university to create a law program focusing on tration with a local program that aboriginal issues. Roach said he is waiting on a provided less space for the brewery, some ofthe students were involved report on CASA to come to the so­ limiting production and storage in was prompted them to initiate "It is crucial that Canadian inclusion of mandatory indigen­ ciety's council before he makes any of beer. this proposal. universities, particularly law ous legal traditions and aboriginal conclusions about the value of being The AMS hopes to make the "It originally started as a pro­ schools, respond to the access to law in society classes, as well as a member ofthe organization. microbrewery part of the new UBC gram to assist aboriginal people justice needs of aboriginal people," participation in the aboriginal Roach said he also plans to lobby Farm Centre, which is scheduled for within the community but, as we she added. Kawaskimhon moot and independ­ the provincial government for completion in 2017. continued discussing options be­ According to Beresford, very ent research project. increased research funding. He "I think doing it in the Farm just tween ourselves and our class and few Canadian universities offer Pilutti is hopeful that by devel­ plans to join forces with other B.C. makes way too much sense. Although what was goingto be cost effective, programs in aboriginal law and oping an area of specialization in universities to push for more schol­ it's a little bit down the timelines, it is we realized that a specialization most of them don't give students aboriginal law, the interest and arships for graduate students. building it for the future generations." program at Windsor would actually the option of graduating with a number of aboriginal applicants The GSS is in the middle of said Tayyar. "ThenewSUB would be more relevant," said Beresford. specialized degree. will increase. drafting new bylaws to replace the have been a nice marketing tool... Michelle Pilutti, assistant dean "The program would allow for The petition for the program outdated rules for the society. The [but] it makes a lot more sense to do it in administration at Windsor Law those interested in aboriginal law is complete and the students are changes didn't pass at the society's on the farm." School, stressed the significance to gain theoretical and practical being approached to sign it. Once special general meeting at the end The AMS still needs to negotiate of providing justice to all members knowledge and experience," said the petition is closed and the pro­ of February, but Roach is hopeful an agreement with the university of society. Beresford. "The program similar­ posal is finalized, the request will they will go through at the annual to be able to use the space on the "Access to justice is an import­ ly would allow us to serve a popu­ be submitted to the dean's office general meeting scheduled for UBC Farm. ant theme at Windsor Law. It is lation in need of legal assistance, for consideration. March 28. "There's been a lot of support form through this lens that we strive by supporting aboriginal clients "We have support from Legal "The work they've done, in my the UBC executive since day one. so to maintain student accessibility, through advocacy and research." Aid Ontario, as well as other firms own opinion, it's fantastic work and I'm hoping that support still exists." particularly from underrepresented Beresford said the law school that specialize in aboriginal law it will probably go through at the said Tayyar. groups, and to provide support is currently inthe preliminary and, hopefully, this will become AGM.... I hope it does," said Roach. The AMS is looking for a third party structures to ensure success in our phase of curriculum development. a reality for next semester," said Roach officially takes office on to help run the brewery, ts academic programs," said Pilutti. For now, the proposal entails Beresford. March 28. a NEWS I THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013

B.C. GOVERNMENT » POSTSECONDARY» Advanced ed. minister Yap out Name that minister Since the B.C. Liberals came into power in 2001, there have been seven over 'ethnic votes' scandal different ministers in charge of post-secondary education. With little time before the provincial election, junior minister Ralph Sultan takes over role Laura Rodgers has agreed that he is going to step institutions. News Editor aside from cabinet," said Premier The quality assurance initia­ Christy Clark in the legislature tive was publicized in a news The B.C. Liberal minister of ad­ on Monday afternoon. release sent out midday Mon­ vanced education, John Yap, has Sultan said he learned of day — a release that still bore stepped aside from cabinet over his two new appointments less Yap's name. the fallout from a leaked internal than two hours before Clark Post-secondary institutions party memo. announced them. in B.C. are receiving an overall Yap has been the minister "I'm not really well-briefed on $5 million cut in their operating of advanced education since specific activities inthe min­ funding during next year, and the September 2012, and has also istry right now. This is one ofthe Liberal Party's current spending served as the minister of state bigger ministries of government; plan calls for $20 million and $25 SHIRLEY BOND: for multiculturalism since March it's big, it's complicated, there's a million cuts in the two years after Minister of advanced education, 2012. His removal from cabinet heck of a lot going on," said Sul­ that. Sultan said, "The budgets 2001-2004 comes as a response to a Liberal tan in a phone interview Tuesday are certainly constrained," but document that described the afternoon. noted that operating funds had In 2002, lifted the tuition freeze that use of government resources to "I know about certain aspects risen steadily under the Liberals was in effect since 1996 under the reach out to ethnic voters in the of it.... I'm an alumnus of UBC, from 2001 until 2009. previous NDP government. IDA CHONG: lead-up to this spring's prov­ I passed the bill creating Quest "I'm not really in a position Minister of advanced education, incial election. The document University.... I've been involved to comment further on budget 2004-2005 indicated that apologies for Minister of regional, economic, and skills very much in the life of Har­ matters, but I would certainly development (colleges and institutes), historical wrongs upon certain vard as an alumnus and former want to dispel the idea that this ethnic groups should be issued 2010-2011 professor," Sultan continued. "So government is not treating the Minister of science and universities, in the run-up to the election I've been engaged in many, many advanced ed. sector very gener­ 2010-2011 to achieve "quick wins" on the aspects ofthe post-secondary ously," said Sultan. campaign trail. world, but I... have not yet been When Yap still held the pos­ Sat in during brief, repeated periods Ralph Sultan, MLA for West briefed on everything that's going ition, he said a far-reaching plan during a time when the Liberals were Vancouver-Capilano and current on in advanced education." to centralize various services frequently shuffling the responsib­ minister of state for seniors, has Sultan graduated from UBC across B.C. universities would ility for universities and colleges. In been temporarily appointed to with an engineering degree help schools make up for the cuts 2004-2005, weathered protests take over the ministry of ad­ in 1956, and then went on to to operating funds. Sultan said he from student groups over quickly vanced education, as well as the earn an MBA, an MA and Ph.D. was unaware of any work going rising tuition. ministry of multiculturalism. in economics at Harvard. He on toward this plan. "I'm totally Although Yap was not the min­ later worked as an associate in the dark on the centralization ister of state for multiculturalism professor at Harvard, and has of services, so you've got me MURRAY CO ELL: in January 2012, which is when been the chair of the business there," he said. Minister of advanced education, the memo is dated, he will step school advisory committee at For whatever length of time 2005-2009 aside from both of his cabinet Queen's University. Sultan runs the ministry, ad­ positions until the Liberals con­ When asked what he thought vanced education will have to Under Coell, five colleges across the clude an investigation into their the top issues in the ministry share time with his other current province were renamed as univer­ ethnic-votes strategy. were, Sultan mentioned the duties. "I have a few other sities: Capilano University, Emily "When mistakes occur, and budget crunch and a recent move responsibilities, such as seniors, Carr University of Art and Design, they do, we must confront them to create "quality assurance" such as the multicultural file.... Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and take responsibility for them. branding for reputable, prov- They've loaded me up at the mo­ University of the Fraser Valley and I've talked to [John Yap], and he incially vetted post-secondary ment," he said. Xi Vancouver Island University (nee (Vlalaspina).

Notice of Development Permit Application - DP 13005 MOIRASTILLWELL: Minister of advanced education and labour market development, Public Open House 2009-2010 Minister of regional, economic, and skills Wesbrook Place Lot 6 development (colleges and institutes), 2010 You are invited to attend an Open House on Tuesday, March 19 to view and comment on a residential development proposal for Wesbrook Place Lot 6. Plans will be displayed for a new After professional program tuition 22-storey 19,290 sq.m market residential project in Wesbrook Place. rose very quickly under previous ministers, Stillwell introduced a sday, March 19, 2013 4 - 6 PM tuition cap. sbrook Village Welcome Centre, 3378 Wesbrook Mall NAOMI YAMAMOTO: Representatives from the project team Minister of advanced education, and Campus + Community Planning will 2011-2012 be available to provide information and respond to inquiries about this project. As the first advanced education min­ ister under new Liberal leader Christy Clark, Yamamoto pushed for more The public is also invited to attend the international student enrolment. Development Permit Board Meeting for this project on April 10. Check link below for details.

For more information on this project, please visit: www.planning.ubc.ca JOHN YAP: For further information: Minister of advanced education, Please direct questions to Karen Russell, 2012-current (on leave) Manager Development Services [email protected] 604-822-1586 Pushed for an increased focus on trades and technical education. This event is wheelchair accessible. Temporarily left his post over a scan­ dal that touches on hisotherCabinet This notice contains important information which may affect you. Please ask someone to translate it for you. position — he was also the minister of state for multiculturalism. jttM'&"fr§-«gi'n,I, &BTf£#jpfifj;. oi #x[t s&« nia 4 sit iaa gs.71- #&i SI^M^K RALPH SULTAN: Minister of advanced education, 2013-current (interim) a place of mind campus+community planning Also serving as the minister of state BRITISH COLUM Bl A for seniors, former Harvard profes- sorSultan is taking over the ministry temporarily. // Sports + Rec EDITOR C.J. PENTLAND URSDAY, MARC SEASON PREVIEW » SOFTBALL» UBC baseball brings balanced attack C.J. Pentland lineup, accordingto McKaig, is Sports + Rec Editor that the entire lineup can produce runs. Players like Jerod Bartnik, The UBC baseball team finds itself Mike Hole, Turner Spears, Brody in a tough situation every spring. Hawkins and Austin Fruson all may Thanks to the success of some of hit near the bottom ofthe order, its players, the team usually ends but all are threats when they are at up losing several key players to the the plate. Major League Baseball draft, and The T-Birds' speed will also this proved to be the case once again help them be a top defensive team. last June when top pitcher David The outfielders, led by KP Hlatky, Otterman and infielder Keaton possess strong arms and quick feet; Briscoe were drafted and signed by McKaig considers Hlatky one of the Milwaukee Brewers and Boston the best fielders that has played for Red Sox, respectively. UBC. Bartnik, Wong, Cam Firth Add in graduating seniors and and Tyler Enns will also see playing injuries, and it means that the time at the outfield positions. Thunderbirds inevitably have large The infield has a number of play­ holes that they need to replace on ers who can play several positions. the next year's roster. Krai is the starting first baseman But thanks to an influx of new for now, thanks to his big bat, but JOSH CURRAN PHOTO/THE UBYSSEY transfers, the 'Birds appear to be Hole and Fruson can also play the Led by seven seniors, the UBC softball team looks poised to qualify for NAIA nationals in May. in good shape for the 2013 season. position. Second base will feature Head coach Terry McKaig was Biro, Spears and Vincent Ching, pleased by how his team played dur­ while Popoff will be the mainstay at ing their 12 preseason contests: as shortstop. Andrew Firth will see the Softball swings for the fences they finished 6-6 but dropped a few majority of his time at third base. close games that could've seen them The 'Birds will once again be C.J. Pentland team is putting on has really also been a key factor for the fa­ win at least eight games. And during playing in the NAIA West confer­ Sports + Rec Editor helped out the team." vourable home run ratio. For the this past weekend's regular season ence, taking on teams from around Despite not being admitted to first time in the past four years, openers, UBC played well against a the western United States. Their In only their fourth year as a the NAIA Cascade conference, all four pitchers are healthy tough Menlo College team to earn overall goal is to make the NAIA team, the UBC softball team the T-Birds still have a chance to and uninjured, and all four are two wins over four games. World Series in Idaho at the end of faces some truly discouraging qualify for regionals in Victoria, pitching significant innings and Pitching will remain the focal May, something they have obstacles: They don't have a Texas if they accumulate a good performing at a high level. West­ point this year. There is no real ace only accomplished once home field on campus enough win-loss record. So far, erhof, Nicole Day, Jamie Randall at the moment, but there are a num­ in 2006. But first, and they don't have UBC has already beat every team and Leigh Delia Siega have all ber of young arms that have shown they need to sue- X, a conference to in the conference except for one, seen significant innings on the potential. Alex Graham has been ceedintheNAIA play in. But that which bodes well for the remain­ mound and will be expected to one ofthe most successful pitch­ West Regional isn't getting der of their campaign. keep sharing the workload. ers so far, throwing five scoreless Tournament. . theThunder- Thom said his team possesses Overall, the Thunderbirds are innings against Menlo on the week­ UBC had a L birds down. more of a power lineup this sea­ returning 14 of their 16 players end. Freshman Jeremy Newton also successful In fact, this son, with Alana Westerhof and from last year; seven of them had a strong preseason, giving up no regular iV*.; ... -t^J I 2013 season is Cassandra Dypchey leading the are seniors in their fourth year. runs over 11 innings pitched. Matt season in •^ I looking to be a way with 13 home runs between While their graduation will leave Thornton, Sean Callegari, Connor &?** ^Hl r successful one. the two. It's a drastic improve­ holes next year, their experi­ Willis-White, Alex Webb and Miles 2012, but injuries and ^^ Led by a ment from last year, when the ence should prove valuable, as Verweel will also all see significant ««^ veteran core entire team hit a combined total they have been around the team innings this season. an untimely slump knocked that has been of four home runs. This up­ since its formation. Lindsay Offence will be the strong point the T-Birds out around since the grade can be traced back to the McElroy will be the team's for the 'Birds this year, as they sport in that tourna­ team was created, team's strength and conditioning captain this year, and Brittany program. Despite playing in a well-balanced lineup with several ment, delivering a the T-Birds have Meyer and Molly Gosnell will be players competing for time at each gotten out to a good cold weather for many of their her assistants. premature end to a games, the entire team has been position. There is no real home- promising season. start in their season and The Thunderbirds are com­ run hitter among them, but rather are poised to grab one of the five able to put up big run totals in ing off two wins against Simon It's a 16-game regular season several contests. several hitters who blend speed and for UBC, and playoffs will start spots at the NAIA regional tour­ Fraser University, making it the power effectively. on May 1 at a location that is to nament in May. They currently "We've hit 17 home runs and first time ever that UBC softball The meat ofthe lineup will be be determined. Games will be sit with a 10-11 record after trav­ have only eight against, and last has defeated the Clan. Their next infielders Andrew Firth and Jeremy eling all around the West Coast year was basically the other way games will be in Arizona for the played at Nat Bailey Stadium, and taking on some ofthe top Krai, who will typically bat third which is next to Queen Elizabeth around," said Thom. "At this level, Tuscon Invitational Tournament, and fourth, respectively. The top of NAIA teams from the area. it's really a power-hitting game.... and then they will be coming Park, unless weather forces the "We're very optimistic. It the order has seen changes, but it team to play at the all-weather Every team seems to have two back home to host 10 games from can be expected that players such as looks like we should qualify to or three power hitters, but we've March 25 to 29. Since the field turf field on campus. For their go to regionals," said UBC head shortstop Tyson Popoff, outfielder next home series from March 15- been able to keep that home run on UBC's south campus is still Sebastian Wong, infielder Kevin coach Phil Thom. "Our seven rate down this year, and we've not available, the games will be 17, the Thunderbirds will take on seniors have really stepped up played at North Delta Park by Biro and catcher Greg Densem will Concordia University in Oregon; actually been able to out-hit the play the role of table setters. and improved this year, and the other teams two to one." North Delta Secondary School. Xi this series will provide a better weight program that our varsity However, the real threat ofthe sense of what direction this team The team's strong pitching has

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Justin Fleming the real adventure starts. From the pullouts on the side ofthe road. a two-minute walk from any of cent down a well-marked trail leads Senior Lifestyle Writer Pemberton, head east to the sleepy However, if you're in the back­ the campsites. The main pool, to the springs, but you'll be able to The witch hazel is blooming, the mountain town of Mt. Currie and seat, cross your fingers and enjoy which is too hot to bathe in, feeds hear the crashing river and smell new turf is finally starting to smell continue on Highway 99 on Lillooet the scenery. a series of motley tubs of varying the mildly sulphurous aroma before like soccer practice, and according Lake Road, along the floodplain There are various rec sites size and shape that are connected you get there. When you finally to Wiarton Willie, Canada's oldest and past ranches, rodeo rings and along the lake and river that make by boardwalks and river stones. reach the bottom, you will find groundhog meteorologist, spring homesteads. Drive with caution, as great photo-ops and pit stops, as Though the odd-looking tubs lack yourself surrounded by massive has indeed sprung. If you're strick­ fugitive horses are not uncommon. well as polar swimming for the the natural charm of nearby Slo­ greenery and abrupt cliff faces en with post-winter wanderlust, The right turn onto Lillooet not-so-faint of heart. Ifyou are into quet hot springs, the tin awnings while you dip your toes in natural there are a few hidey holes just out­ River Road will steer you onto the paddling, the Lillooet River system and A-framed shelters give them rock pools of steaming water. side the city ready to be explored. last and most demanding leg ofthe offers around 200 kilometres of a warm, rustic appeal. According While the trip to Skookumchuk Just two hours north of Whistler, journey. The views into Garibaldi rapids of varying difficulty. to First Nations legend, the water and Sloquet hotsprings is not with­ Skookumchuck and Sloquet hot Park and of Rampart and In- The Skookumchuck hot springs from the hot springs has healing out its fair share of dirt roads and springs are the perfect places to wax SHUCK-ch Mountain are inspiring and campground are waiting at properties for those who bathe in white knuckles, a chance to get out nostalgic about the waning winter and Lillooet Lake's turquoise water kilometre 48. The campsites are and drink it. ofthe city and do some stargazing and plot summer plans while enjoy­ will scream for your attention, laid out in a figure eight, and ifyou For those who want a more from Mother Nature's Jacuzzi is ing a steamy, mineral-infused soak. but focus on the dirt road, which snag one ofthe many campsites on unrefined, natural experience, more than worth the effort. 31 En route, you'll pass through narrows quickly and becomes the Lillooet River itself, you can drive another hour and a half up Pemberton, a perfect place to peppered with potholes. It's also fall asleep to the sound of rushing the logging road to the Sloquet hot rejuvenate, fill up with gas and not uncommon to come across water and wake up to the sun com­ springs. The Sloquet campground grab firewood for the trip into logging trucks and boulders the ing up over Fire Mountain. consists of 15 or so sites with picnic the wilderness. This is also where size of mini-fridges, so take note of The hot springs are at most tables and fire rings. A short des­ FEATURE I THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013

International Women's Day will be celebrated tomorrow, and I, for one, can't wait. This day commemorates the strength, vision, generosity and progress of women everywhere; it is a chance to celebrate the polyphony of women's voices in society In today's issue you'll find inspiring stones of transcendental women in academia, as well as our feature article on UBC's admirable move toward pay equity for female faculty In the coming week, keep your eye out for different women from a wide range of disciplines that we'll be profiling in the Our Campus feature on page two. In the meantime, enjoy the supplement! —Elba Gomez Navas Guest editor

NDIANAJOEL ILLUSTRATION/THE UBYSSEY WOMEN IN THE ACADEMY THE UBYSSEY'S WOMEN'S SUPPLEMENT Following UBC's lead, other B.C. schools examine pay-equity—Sarah Bigam reports n Feb. 28, all tenured and payments to be made? has shown uncommon fairness by tenure-track faculty at UBC "Things don't happen quickly A STEP IN THE RIGHT I believe that the implementing an across-the-board Oand UBC Okanagan who at the university, and often it's DIRECTION university has shown increase for women faculty. You'll identified as female received a because it requires a great deal uncommon fairness. find that view echoed across cam­ two per-cent pay increase, as well of thought," said Nancy Langton, While an across-the-board in­ You'll find that view pus," Al-Kassim said. as a lump sum making the raise president ofthe Faculty Associ­ crease closes the average pay gap, Female faculty at other institu­ increase retroactive to July 2010. ation at UBC. it may not correctly address salar­ echoed across campus. tions agreed with this view as well. This was big news across uni­ After the results from the 2009 ies of specific faculties. Women in DinaAl-Kassim "UBC's initiative is definitely versities in Canada, many of which study, two joint committees were some departments had their sal­ UBC associate professor of English a step in the right direction. It have been in negotiations for the formed to further investigate the aries corrected two or more years was wonderful that the provost past few years in order to resolve findings: the DATA Working Group ago, accordingto Gurdeep Parhar, had distributed or considered dis­ expressed such great interest in their own gender pay gaps. analyzed the data and the SMART associate dean for equity and tributing salary awards to female equity between male and female At UBC, the salary increase was Working Group focused on finding professionalism. But those women faculty based on pay inequity. Five faculty," said Professor Janni Ara- determined after discussing the ways to prevent and rectify the had to be given the new increase of these used below-the-line cor­ gon, chair ofthe Women's Caucus results of two exhaustive studies gender inequities. In January 2011, as well as part ofthe deal. rections. This was most success­ at the University of Victoria. conducted by the UBC Equity Of­ they released their list of recom­ "That's a bit of a challenge, ful at the University of Western "The most positive thing I've fice in 2007 and 2009. The studies mendations for providing long- because that, in itself, creates Ontario and the University of Wis­ heard from women faculty mem­ determined that female faculty term solutions. inequity," said Parhar. consin at Madison; however, both bers is that it's not about what were paid on average of $3,000 less As a result of these reports, the Mary Chapman, an associate of these universities found that they've achieved for themselves, per year than their male counter­ Gender Pay Equity Recommenda­ professor of English who has been inequity re-emerged in follow-up it's that this correction will hope­ parts. tion Committee was formed, again working at UBC for 14 years, noted studies. fully make it easier to recruit other This was the first time since the with members from the Faculty another problem. Parhar said that the pay gap was female faculty members in the 1980s that pay inequity had been Association and the provost, to "There are many women who not especially pronounced within future," said Parhar. looked into at UBC, accordingto recommend how to address the pay have been professors at UBC for 25 individual faculties, but came to Rachel Kuske, senior advisor to the gap. The committee provided its or 30 years, and distributing the light when examining the univer­ BEYOND PAY provost on female faculty. recommendation in July 2012 to pay equity for three years doesn't sity as a whole. He said that there Other universities are also look­ Langton; David Farrar, the provost; necessarily resolve the financial were concerns that an individual There is more being done at UBC ing into conducting new studies in and Deborah Buszard, deputy consequences of their historical ex­ case-by-case basis might result to address equity than just the pay the issue. Simon Fraser University vice-chancellor and principal of perience," said Chapman. "I think in not enough faculty members increase. This is important not just did a study in the 1990s and is now UBC Okanagan. the pay situation right now looks getting compensation, either in ensuring that pay equity stays trying to determine if a new one From that point on, it was good and equitable, yes. I think because they would not ask for it or consistent, but also in addressing should be commissioned, while smooth sailing. that problem has been solved. because it could be denied to them, potential hiring or promotion the Faculty Association at the "We sat and had a conversation "Do I think that discrimination, resulting in a drawn-out process. discrimination. Currently, women University of Victoria has already and came to an agreement," said like misogyny or racism or gender "We were wanting this to be only account for 38 per cent of conducted two independent stud­ Langton. "We maybe met for an discrimination, do I think that's something that was automatic and tenure-track faculty, and only 21 ies that reflect similar results to hour." disappeared? No." quick," said Parhar. Given that the per cent of full professors (the those at UBC. Kuske said that because the There were a couple of reasons process still took over five years, highest level of professor). issue had been under consideration that an across-the-board increase this may have been a wise decision. Additional measures are also BUILDING UP TO THE for years, faculties were able to was chosen, instead of one deter­ Overall, feedback on the pay important when considering SALARY INCREASE build the money for the expected mined by faculty or on an individ­ increase has been positive, accord­ what happened at the University pay increases into their budget. ual basis. The Gender Pay Equity ing to Dina Al-Kassim, associate of Manitoba, the only university Under the law, UBC cannot The lump sums and pay increases Recommendation Committee professor inthe department so far to enact an across-the- discriminate based on gender. So have cost the university a total of looked at the methods of 17 other of English. board salary increase. This was why has it taken over five years for about $2 million this year. Canadian and U.S. universities that "I believe that the university recommended along with other THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013 | FEATURE Women's WOMEN IN history THE LAB profto continue Renowned UBC work scientist talks after UBC gender bias in Kayi Wong academia Contributor ALEXANDRA DOWNING PHOJWHE UBYSSEY While most university students are UBC science professor Rosie Redfield said she often attends conferences dominated by men. still figuring out their future ca­ reer paths, Veronica Strong-Boag osie Redfield is one ofthe Redfield is also participating rectified, Redfield said, but ofthe questions. "It sends a knew at age six that she wanted to most visible scientists on in a pilot program to teach a 10- "the unconscious biases are powerfully discouraging mes­ be a historian. R campus — and not just week course entitled "Useful there as they always were and sage to women in the audience After completing her Ph.D. in because of her ever-changing Genetics" through Coursera, a we're just now starting to no­ that only men ask questions, her mid-20s, Strong-Boag became hair colour (it's pink right massive open online course site tice them because we've gotten put forward ideas and engage a professor, founded the Centre now). that UBC recently joined. rid ofthe explicit barriers." inthe scientific conversation." for Women's and Gender Studies Redfield's endeavours reach While she has achieved great Redfield described the two At research conferences, at UBC and won the John Mac­ far beyond the peninsula of success in her career, Redfield primary steps that would this is exacerbated by the fact donald Prize for the best book in Point Grey; her research has said that she had to over­ help to rectify sexism in the that the male-to-female ratio is Canadian history with The New created quite a stir in the come sexism to get where she field: convincing people that heavily skewed. Day Recalled: The Lives of Women scientific community at large. is today. they may hold subconscious "It's very discouraging to in Canada between Wars. Last Nature Publishing Group, one Discrimination "is every­ biases and then correcting go to a conference and see one summer, she was awarded the ofthe behemoths ofthe science where, but it's not events — it's those biases. woman out of 30 speakers." J.B. Tyrell Historical Medal for publishing world, ranked her as a hundred little things every She praised UBC's efforts to Redfield said she believes outstanding work in the history one of 2011'stop 10 newsmakers day," she said. increase awareness of intrin­ communication and discourse of Canada. Strong-Boag might be and dubbed her the "Critical "Twenty-five years ago in sic bias in processes such as are key to ameliorating this retiring this summer, but not with­ Enquirer" for her efforts to grad school, trying to teach hiring committees. imbalance. out a project on hand: WomenSuf- replicate 2010 research by a myself genetics from text­ "I am proud of UBC for "If we can get people think­ frage.org. NASA-led research consortium. books, I came across a genetics taking the steps that could be ing about [bias], in any kind of "I am conscious that the web is Redfield runs a blog about textbook where there were taken, but I don't see an easy academic endeavour, having in­ the place to be in terms of having her research projects called pictures of women.... And until solution in general for where trinsic discouragement towards larger discussions about democ­ RRResearch. True to its tagline that point I hadn't consciously women are doing things in a girls or women," Redfield said, racy and justice," she said. "The — "Not your typical science noticed that all the pictures of context that is largely viewed "we can help them overcome website is part of a larger effort blog" — it allows Redfield to people in the other textbooks as male." that unfair disadvantage." tJ to ensure people understand the connect with a larger commun­ were all pictures of men." At research conferences, issue we deal with globally and ity and map her progress for Many ofthe obvious prob­ seminars and even in classes, -Tagh Sira nationally." the general public. lems in the field have been Redfield said that men ask most Contributor For the last two years, Strong- Boag and her team of graduate research assistants have been working on the website. policy changes to prevent further out what is not allowing them that the Faculty Association has We're all very pleased "With our research, we try to inequity; however, the additional to be promoted," said Parhar. been approached by the Univer­ make clear connections between policies were never enacted and a "Is it responsibilities — personal sity of Victoria and University of for UBC s female women suffrage and the larger follow-up study found that nearly responsibilities such as having Northern British Columbia, who faculty, but 'Why pro-democratic politics, and also the same degree of inequity has re- families and raising kids — or is it are both in the process of looking not us?' has been a between what's happening in Can­ emerged since the increase. something else, is there another at pay equity. ada and what's happening in the The SMART Working Group systemic bias we have to address?" Richard Pickard, an English common refrain world," said Strong-Boag. recommended five major categor­ Equity training is already being professor and Faculty Association Richard Pickard In addition to a timeline de­ ies of action: ensuring there is no done in orientations with hiring member at the University of Vic­ University of Victoria English scribing the evolution of suffragist gender bias in starting salaries; committees at all levels, from toria, wrote in a blog post, "We're professor, advocating for pay movements dating back to the 19th reducing systemic barriers and assistant professor to dean, to try all very pleased for UBC's female equity at UVic century, the website is periodical­ unconscious bias through equity to prevent unconscious discrimin­ faculty, but 'Why not us?' has been He added that women tend to ly updated with posts written by training for those groups involved ation. Parhar said that often when a common refrain." suffer from discrimination, both Strong-Boag and her team. Topics in hiring and promotion; increas­ there is a predominance of men A general meeting ofthe UVic conscious or unintended, when have included the representation ing opportunities for mentoring, applying for a position, hiring Faculty Association on Feb. 14 they take such action as maternity of women and women's issues in especially for assistant and associ­ committees feel that they should included some discussion of gender leave. Canada's western provinces, the ate professors; initiating working choose a male candidate. He be­ pay inequity. "UBC won't be the At the moment, SFU has not put politics of rape, the Idle No More climate studies across faculties to lieves that this should be addressed only B.C. university taking steps together a committee to investigate movement and International identify areas of possible inequity; in the future by ensuring that (eventually) to address the wage inequity, although they are consid­ Women's Day. and monitoring through equity hiring committees "have the time gap between male and female ering creating one. "I think history has lots to tell audits to ensure accountability and the energy [and] the skills to members of its faculty association," Another issue Chapman us about reflection. Not necessar­ and consistency. be looking wider to get those really wrote Pickard. discussed was that pensions are ily the right place to go, but we are "If they follow the guidelines, strong female candidates into the Glen Chapman, president of often not taken into account for reminded ofthe need to interro­ I think that will take them a very applicant pool." the Faculty Association at Simon wage increases. SFU has a defined gate our own motives," she said. long way to ensuring that this Kuske said that pay inequity Fraser University, said his univer­ contribution pension plan, where a "Most people don't think histor­ doesn't happen again," said Lang­ was addressed for other areas of sity has started discussions on an certain percentage of one's salary ically because we're living in the ton. university staff about 10 years ago, equity pay increase. However, as is contributed to one's pension per moment. But IWD [International Kuske said that some of these and is not believed to have drifted some adjustments were already year. Thus, the longer there has Women's Day] forces everyone are already being implemented. since then. made in the late 90s, this one will been pay inequity, the larger the to think about what happened in Hiring salaries will be tracked Non-tenure-track faculty focus not just on gender, but equity inequity in the pension as well. 1930, or 1908, why has it got better with faculty relations and the were not included inthe payout, in general, including ethnic groups. "So if we're talking 20 years, or why... some things remain the department, and benchmark exam­ because, accordingto Langton, "Definitely the two clear issues we could be talking quite a bit of same. IWD is shaped by larger pol­ ples of starting salaries in different a Faculty Association review of are that women are attracted in money," Chapman said. itics in which women have a role fields will be made publicly avail­ salaries of librarians found no larger numbers to those faculties Time has yet to tell if the pay to play in the creation of a larger able. This is important because evidence of pay inequity and a where they are being under-repre­ equity measures taken at UBC and democracy. Women as a group did UBC has no predetermined salary study ofthe salaries of 12-month sented. And the second thing is other universities will stick, but not have suffrage in Quebec prov- grade for faculty positions; new lecturers was inconclusive. The to make certain that they start on what can be concluded is that it's a incially until 1940. The demand for professors must bargain with a Status of Women Committee and equal footing," Chapman said. As good step forward. IWD is to recognize that women hiring committee to determine the Sessional Faculty Committee salary raises are often based on "I think the important thing to have been struggling for emanci­ starting pay, but current salaries are currently planning to look at per cent, it is important to ensure recognize here is that pay inequity pation for 200 years." have not been accessible as a start­ the salaries of sessional workers to equity at the moment of hiring, to exists for women in various places Though she is distressed by the ing point for negotiations. determine if there is gender-based prevent perpetuating inequity over in society and the university is a persistence of gendered violence Parhar also said that the work pay inequity there. the years. microcosm of that," said Parhar. globally, Strong-Boag is hopeful. environment will be examined However, Chapman said that "Is the correction absolutely per­ "In my generation, I don't think to ensure that no sexist remarks TAKING THE LEAD in recent years, more women have fect? No. But not doing something I... heard ofthe term 'feminist' or cultural discrimination is been hired and typically have was more of a problem, and more until I was in my 20s. People of taking place. As evidenced by the 17 other uni­ started at higher salaries than unjust." tJ this generation have a vocabulary Potential promotion discrimina­ versities who have also addressed women who were hired years ago; to work with. They can work with tion will be investigated as well. pay inequity, UBC is not alone in this will have to be considered —With files from Elba Gomez projects in a more articulate way "What we need to do is figure tackling the issue. Langton said as well. Navas than we ever could." tJ II Culture ANNAZORIA FILM» Reeling in the treasure UBC Film Society inherits western Canada's largest Bollywood film collection

Justin Fleming Senior Lifestyle Writer atre, playing it safe by showing suc­ cessful Hollywood blockbusters that on't remember the last are not currently playing elsewhere. time someone gave you "In general, we don't really show a movie collection? Well, as many foreign films as we'd like to neither did the UBC Film here," said Westhelle. SocietyD, until they recently received Recently, Westhelle's spirits a unique and unexpected dona­ were buoyed by the success ofthe tion: the largest 35mm Bollywood Norm's recent screening of Ai film collection in western Canada. Weiwei: Never Sorry, a documentary Many ofthe films have yet to be about a renowned Chinese artist catalogued, but the collection is not and activist. It was one ofthe most without its blockbusters, such as D- well-attended screenings this year, hooml, Kaminey, Heroes and Apne. and drew a large audience of art The films were donated by history students and students of Mirko Mladenovic on behalf ofthe Chinese descent. Otis Cinema Classics Collection, The Film Society hopes to use the a non-profit collection founded in donated Bollywood films to attract a 2001 by film historian Dimitrios new Indo-Canadian audience. Otis. Otis Cinema Classics' man­ "I think that these films will date is to locate caches of film in do especially well with the large the community that are in danger Indo-Canadian community here, of being disposed of due to cinema because these films already have closure — a very real threat, consid­ a reputation of doing really well ering the past year alone has marked in India and inthe community," the closures of Vancouver's Ridge said Westhelle. Cinema, Denman Cinemas and The standard format for Holly­ Granville 7 Cinema. wood cinema was 35mm from the Both Mladenovic and Otis are early 1930s until just several years longtime fans of Bollywood and ago, when digital cinema gained spent much of their time watching popularity. Unlike 35mm, digital films at the Raja Cinema (now the cinema does not have to be pro­ Collingwood Cinema) near King- cessed. Also, rather than making sway and Joyce Street. thousands of copies of film from "Growing up in Vancouver, I was a master copy and sending them always exposed to Indian films," around the world, digital cinema can be copied and sent with the click

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Reyhana Heatherington wards, he made several short films, Contributor and eventually got the chance to produce an animated film for the ost grad students stress company now called Rainmaker about paper deadlines Entertainment. Mand cram sessions. Luke Compared to most other ani­ Carroll, a UBC master's student mated films, which typically cost in film production, faces notably over $100 million to make, Carroll higher stakes. and his 150-person crew were He is the producer of Escape working with a relatively small From Planet Earth, the recently budget for Escape From Planet released animated film boasting Earth. His thesis film for UBC, on the voices of stars such as Jessica the other hand, was made with Alba, William Shatner and Ricky $2,000 and a three-person crew at Gervais. a Gastown studio. Shouldering the responsib­ After spending three years ility for a $40 million film is a answering to studio executives, daunting task, but for Carroll, it's Carroll said he thrived on the well-earned. He is a veteran ofthe autonomy of independently filming industry; his first foray into film his thesis. production was in London over 20 "It's very freeing when you don't years ago, while he was a student at have to answer to anybody else. Durham University. When you just get to do what you feel is right, it's just a very liberat­ Do the thing that ing experience." scares you a little. His thesis film is a 20-minute short, centred on a young boy's Because then it will struggle to define love for a class be probably the most assignment, while dealing with a interesting. turbulent home life. Carroll is set to graduate in May, seven years Luke Caroll after entering the film production Producer of Escape From Planet graduate program at UBC. Earth =HOTO COURTESY MAJTHEWWARC Sharon McGowan, UBC pro­ Luke Caroll has gone from production assistant to UBC student to film producer during his time in the industry fessor and film producer, said in "I spent the university holidays an email that Carroll's strengths she said. couragement to pursue his goals — He has sound advice for students working in the industry as just were apparent back in 1990, when McGowan later learned her one letter out of so many requests struggling with the task of putting a production assistant, a lackey. she received a letter from him reply was the only one Carroll re­ was enough. [He] is immensely together a successful project. And that was my first taste of that asking for advice on pursuing film ceived from the many notes he sent personable, highly intelligent and "There's that saying, you know: world," he said. in Vancouver. out, and it influenced his decision of course, talented." 'Scare yourself at least once a day.' After graduating, he became a "As an independent producer, I to move to Vancouver. She said it Today Carroll is enjoying time And I think the thesis is a good production coordinator on MTV's had been getting lots of these kinds speaks to his determination and with his family, finalizing his example of that. Do the thing that The Real World: London before of letters and didn't get back to all eventual success. thesis film and working on a pro­ scares you a little. Because then it moving to Vancouver and studying of them, but there was something "He plans a longtime in ject for toy company Mattel from will be probably the most interest­ at Vancouver Film School. After­ about Luke's that made me reply," advance, doesn't need a lot of en­ his home on Hornby Island. ing." Xi

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