Earthquake Researcher Returns

September 13, 2007 Vol. 43 No. 22 The University of Western Ontario’s newspaper of record www.westernnews.ca PM 41195534

Mustangs to Watch Food fight International Research Our new feature brings a weekly snapshot of a top Battling the Frosh 15 Geographer Belinda Dodson had to Mustang athlete. Meet food bulge takes a bit of do just one thing to become an inter- football’s Michael Faulds. planning and willpower. national researcher – move to Canada from South Africa.

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Music grad Canada Research Chairs makes career Earthquake researcher returns leap to UN B y Pa u l Ma y n e (CRC) to explore ways to miti- quake Hazards and Ground earthquake will occur, but we gate damage from earthquakes Motions, Atkinson will receive can predict the expected ground disarmament If a major earthquake hit the by better predicting how they $200,000 annually over the next motions, so that buildings can be London region, how would the will strike. seven years to support her designed to withstand the shak- B y Va n e s s a Ma r t i n major older buildings cope? Atkinson is one of four new research into the ground motion ing,” says Atkinson, who comes R a n d i n While the likelihood of a sig- CRCs announced today at West- of quakes so that patterns can be to Western from Carleton Uni- nificant local earthquake are not ern, where two additional chairs discerned and predictions can be versity in Ottawa. Seven years after graduating great, it is not impossible - and were also renewed. One of the made about future motions. Atkinson’s work is used to from the University of Western that’s something in which West- country’s most top research An international leader in the improve building codes and Ontario with a BA in Music, I ern earth sciences professor Gail awards, the Chairs program field of engineering seismology, thus, to ensure the safe and cost- find myself writing this to you Atkinson has a keen interest encourages and promotes top Atkinson says it’s possible to effective design of earthquake- from a picturesque village situ- Recruited back to The Univer- research and innovation in uni- understand how quakes behave, resistant structures. She is also ated near Lac Léman in Switzer- sity of Western Ontario, where versities, with Western receiv- and how they will affect struc- involved in developing systems land. I live here with my hus- she took her graduate studies, ing $4.8 million in new funding tures in its path, such as build- used to rapidly calculate ground band Michel and our cat Indira. Atkinson will use her new posi- this year. ings, towers and bridges. motions to provide early warn- Am I the most sought after musi- tion as a Canada Research Chair As Tier One CRC in Earth- “We can’t predict when an ing of potential earthquake dam- cian in Europe? Well, not really. Since 2003, I have been working for the United Nations Insti- tute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) in Geneva. It is difficult to believe that only a few years earlier, I was experiencing the highs and lows of daily piano practice in the rooms of the Music building. I savoured every moment of my four years at Western. And it was not an easy decision to change careers. In time, however, I found that my career path was not really all that unusual. Over the past few years, I have met many people from different UN organizations who have changed career plans not once, but twice, and sometimes in the span of a few years. So when I am asked questions like “What is the most effective route to a job in a UN organization?” or “Does the UN favour particular universities in their selection processes?” it is difficult to provide a clear answer. Everyone who works at a UN organization has followed a different path to get there. For me, it all began when I was accepted for Rotary International’s Ambassadorial Scholarship soon after graduating in 2000. A year later, I left Canada to read for a Master’s degree

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The Medium returns Faculty mentors Fresh from its award-winning The Faculty Mentor Program Shinerama blitz run at The Fringe Festival in Lon- will sponsor the first workshop/ don, Menotti’s tragic one-act opera information session on Fri., Sept. The Medium returns, fully staged 14 in the Teaching Support Cen- and performed by students and tre, Room 122, The D. B. Weldon faculty of Western’s Don Wright Library. The afternoon will begin Faculty of Music, on Friday, Sept. with a “Meet and Greet” Recep- 14 at 12:30 p.m. in Talbot Theatre. tion ( 2 to 2:30 p.m.) followed by For information, please call 519- an information session on “Prepa- 661-2111 ext. 85694. ration of the Research Grant Pro- posal” (2:30 to 4 p.m.)

United Way Harvest Biotech Week Lunch National Biotech Week will be The annual 3M Harvest Lunch marked in London Sept. 24-28, will launch the community-wide led by the local agency TechAli- United Way of London and Mid- iance. Canadian biotech activi- dlesex campaign Friday, Sept. 14. ties involve 200,000 jobs and rev- Police Chief Murray Faulkner, enues of more than $4.2 billion. who leads this year’s campaign, This year includes the launch of will unveil the fundraising tar- a city-wide Biotechnology Aware- get during the lunch which takes ness Campaign for all secondary place 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the schools within the Thames Valley John Labatt Centre. Emcees Rich District School Board and the and Elaine from 97.5 EZ Rock London District Catholic School kick off the program at 12:30 Board. Also included is Business, p.m. after which Faulkner will Science, Technology & You, a announce the goal. For $5, guests business workshop organized by receive a deli sandwich (vegetar- TechAlliance, Industry Canada, ian available), salad, dessert and and the National Research Coun- beverage. Tickets can be ordered cil. Workshop registration is at online at www.uwlondon.on.ca www.techalliance.ca. On Sept. and on the day of the event at the 27, the BIOlympics will allow John Labatt Centre. students to compete in biotech- related challenges. Western’s sponsored employees 25 years ago at Western Charlotte Sikatori, Program Coordinator, SWOMEN Rural Western has rejected partici- Regional at the Schulich School of pation in an Ontario Universi- Medicine & Dentistry, and Cath- ties Athletic Association proposal erine McInerney, Library Assis- for promotional sponsorship by a tant at the Allyn and Betty Taylor brewery and distillery. Western Library and UWOSA representa- was the only OUAA member to tive, are this year’s sponsored reject the $50,000-proposal. employees for the 2007 United Orientation was held at Spring- Way campaign. Western hopes to bank Park and included a kissing top last year’s record-breaking contest, canoe jousting, tug-of- donation of $475,229. Last year’s war and ‘bum’ contest. campaign co-chairs Jim Weese, An experimental satellite Dean of Health Sciences, and hookup has opened the door to Rosemary Lawrence-Pitt, Direc- Western and University hospi- Photo by Paul Mayne, Western News tor Advancement Services, will tal experts providing televised TOP: These University of Western Ontario Engineering students were more than happy to ‘pull their weight’ in return for the 2007 campaign. health care delivery to two remote fundraising for Shinerama. The students, plus a cross-section from other faculties, wrapped up the summer- Western kicks off its United Way Ontario hospitals. long Epic Pull project Saturday at White Oaks Mall. Students hope to have raised more than $50,000 through campaign at the Sept. 29 Home- sponsored ‘pulls’ of an RV in cities across Canada. coming game. Top doctoral ABOVE: Washing cars, singing and dancing, carrying groceries -- students were out in full force Saturday for students the annual Shinerama weekend to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research. It was a definite thumbs-up for Who’s No. 1? first-year Social Science students Laura Magee, Lucas Stevens-Hall and Angela Boisvert as they canvassed Cherryhill Village Mall. Nominations are open for The latest issue of Western TVO’s 2008 Ontario’s Best Lec- Graduate Review is out, an online turer Competition. Nominations publication profiling six outstand- are open until Oct. 2. A panel of ing graduate students at Western judges will select 10 finalists to and their high-calibre research. deliver lectures on TVO’s Big In this edition, profiles cover stu- Piled Higher & Deeper Ideas in March, 2008. For more dents in Psychology, Engineer- a grad student comic strip information view: www.tvo.org/ ing, Sociology, French Studies TVOsites/WebObjects/TvoMicro- and Chemistry. To read Western site.woa?bestlecturer_about Graduate Review, please visit: www.uwo.ca/sogs/WGR/index. html

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n Western has rejected participation in an Ontario Universities Athletic Association proposal for promotional sponsorship by a brewery and distillery. Western was the only OUAA member to reject the $50,000-proposal. n Orientation was held at Springbank Park and included a kissing contest, canoe jousting, tug-of-war and ‘bum’ contest. n An experimental satellite hookup has opened the door to West- ern and University hospital experts providing televised health care delivery to two remote Ontario hospitals. 4 SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 WESTERN NEWS

The Way We WERE: 1924

Contributed by Alan Noon ([email protected]) JJ Talman Collection/Western Archives

A popular visitor destination on campus has long been the greenhouse complex attached to the Biology Geology Building. Built in 1956, a year before completion of the Biology building, it replaced two older greenhouses that had been in service since 1924. The end of the Kingsmill barn can be seen at the extreme right of this photograph. The structure, a remnant of the former Kingsmill Farm, was used to store vehicles and snow plowing equipment. In 1943 the barn was destroyed by fire but three years later a zoological laboratory was erected on the site using part of the former barn’s foundation. In 1948 the building was enlarged and became the Collip Medical Research Laboratory.

commentary On the importance of community

B y Ke n Gr a y wrong with the school. It was degrees and a feeling I would It was fun, though a bit discon- fine. The problem with never have that much fun, edu- certing, to see people such as the have seen the future, and But Mississauga ... My family Erindale, and cationally and otherwise, again. former Miss Erindale Raider, it is Mississauga. The facts lived there from 1967 to 1972 And in some ways, I was right. whom I remembered as a teen- speak for themselves. This when the huge urban sprawl of Mississauga for that Over the decades, I’ve had ager, now a woman of 50. How Idollop of suburbia on the Toronto began in earnest. Our matter, was there was little reason to return to Missis- did that happen? But I also real- west side of Toronto is growing subdivision, the Erindale Wood- sauga. What is there to see? The ized as I happily left Mississauga like mad. It is now 704,000 souls, lands, was surrounded by farm- nothing to do. That’s Hershey Centre? The seven dif- a second time why I was so glad though to say that is to presume land. An apple orchard originally the common complaint ferent freeways that divide the to be through with it in the first there is anything remotely soul- backed onto our public school, city? Mississauga City Hall is a place. And why I enjoyed West- ful about Mississauga. but it quickly disappeared, of teenagers, but in beautiful piece of architecture, ern so much. With its growth, it is likely to becoming the Forest Glen neigh- Mississauga, that but where is it located? Beside One place was a faceless, car- become the second-largest city bourhood. Farmland was swal- was especially true. Mississauga’s downtown, a shop- oriented, impersonal mass of in Ontario in the years to come, lowed by the hectare to feed the ping mall. houses and malls where, some- out-stripping Ottawa’s popula- development monster. You needed a car for I arrived in Mississauga for day, the last gasp of oxygen in tion of about 845,000. It does so The problem with Erindale, everything. the reunion late on Friday eve- the atmosphere will be sucked piggybacking off the economic and Mississauga for that mat- ning. Driving down Erin Mills in by a SUV on Highway 403. On growth of Toronto. In urban ter, was there was nothing to do. Parkway, as pristine a piece of the other hand, Western was a fact if not political reality, it is a That’s the common complaint of six-lane, arterial-road asphalt community. Toronto suburb. teenagers, but in Mississauga, parents liked to use the car. as you will see, you are amazed People are still rushing to And why is it the future? that was especially true. You So it was with great gusto that at the size of the place. Faceless Ottawa’s suburbs despite our It had the largest population needed a car for everything. I left Mississauga after Grade 13 highrises, condos, and block smart growth, urban boundary growth in Canada between Mississauga Transit was but a for The University of Western after block of strip malls. It was and development intensification. 1986 and 1991 when 89,500 new fledgling operation that really Ontario in London. With a won- the Mississauga I knew from 35 But we also have real neigh- people called it home. It has took you nowhere because, in a derful campus and a real sense years before, writ large. bourhoods and people places increased in size by as much as land of tract housing and malls, of community, Western was I was too tired for a meal when that unite our community. You 17.5 per cent and no less than 9.1 there was no place to go. Like responsible for five of the best I arrived at the hotel, but felt appreciate it after a weekend in per cent in each of the last three most people in the area, we years of my life. like snacking on a few cashews. Toronto’s suburbs. five-year census periods. It, and played sports in the ample parks Walking was the preferred If I were at home in central Nevertheless, the growth in other suburbs like it, are where and other facilities in the com- means of transport. To classes, to Ottawa, I would run out the Mississauga is relentless and I people are moving. munity. the library, to pub nights, the leg- front door to the 24-hour small fear it will triumph. I have seen My public school and high But in the evenings quite often endary Ceeps hotel, to campus grocery store nearby. But the the future and it is Mississauga. school years were spent in Mis- during my high school years, I movie nights, Mustangs football concierge could only point me I don’t like it. sissauga. I have stayed in touch found myself at the University and basketball. Old, traditional to a shopping centre a couple of with one good friend from those of Toronto’s Erindale College residences on campus became kilometres down the road. I had Ken Gray is the city editorial page editor and a days, and when he discovered campus library, reading books like big families, only with bet- to drive. And this was in the core member of The Ottawa Citizen’s editorial board. that Erindale Secondary School’s for entertainment. Noble per- ter floor parties. Grocery stores, of Mississauga. He graduated in honours history from The 40th anniversary was this haps, certainly educational, banks, bookstores, pizza joints, That weekend, I had a great University of Western Ontario in 1977 and from spring, we decided to go. interesting; but is that what a variety stores were just a short time at the reunion. The organiz- the Western MA Journalism program in 1978. For me, this was more out of teenager should be doing on Fri- stroll away. In some areas of ers did a wonderful job lining up Contact Gray by e-mail at [email protected] curiosity than old school spirit. day night? There were movies at campus, cars were banned. grads such as comedian Mike west.com; [email protected]. This Not that there was anything the mall, but now and then, my I left Western with two Bullard to entertain the alumni. article appeared July 27 in the Ottawa Citizen WESTERN NEWS SEPTMEBER 13, 2007 5

letters to the editor

Why were libraries academic freedom at Western If Western imposed restric- education as articulated in its closed Labour Day in order to curtail military Have An tions on free choice in research 2006 strategic plan, Engag- weekend research that could contribute that were not imposed by ing the Future. And, of course, to somebody’s death. The sena- other North American uni- throughout 2007, VP Academic tor seemed preoccupied with Opinion? versities, what would be the and Provost Fred Longstaffe I am reassured to see that “ethical issues” related to killing impact on faculty recruit- and his FGS Review Committee Western has successfully main- enemies, rather than with ethical ment? Talented researchers (of which I am a member) have tained its image as a party objections to letting Canadian might dislike the prospect of consulted broadly and worked school rather than as a “leading and allied soldiers be killed or having to endure paperwork, hard toward the creation of a set research-intensive university” injured unnecessarily. The most delays and uncertainty aris- of recommendations to Senate to by closing all of its libraries for certain way to prevent an enemy ing from “ethics” assessments chart the course of graduate edu- the entire Labour Day weekend. in war from killing or wound- not required elsewhere. cation at Western. If there were A brief survey shows that among ing somebody on our side may Kenneth H.W. Hilborn ever a time to remember the Canadian universities Western well be to kill the enemy first. Professor Emeritus of History associations that serve Western’s is not entirely alone in this deci- Anything that saves a Cana- graduate population, it is now. sion: McMaster and York have dian or allied soldier from death More student groups Shannon Dea also closed their libraries. or injury (such as improved Ph.D. (Philosophy), 2007 However, Toronto, Queen’s, body armour or armoured than USC SOGS President 2006-2007 McGill, UBC and Dalhousie have vehicles) may allow that soldier all managed to keep at least their to kill an enemy who would I was disappointed that the Mount Allison art main libraries open over much otherwise have lived to kill a Aug. 23 “Special Student Issue” of the weekend, closing only for Canadian. The same may be featured information about only gallery older the actual holiday on Monday. said about anything that allows one of Western’s three student Boston University, Yale, Wil- a wounded soldier to return to associations, the University As a Western alumnus (B liams College and the University duty. Thus, to please the sena- Students’ Council (USC), neglect- Mus, 1988; PhD 1994), I have of Michigan at Ann Arbor were tor, medical research leading ing both the MBA Association long known and loved the McIn- all open, although Yale seems to to more effective treatment of (MBAA) and the Society of tosh Gallery. However, as the be closed on Labour Day itself. wounds (possibly relevant to Graduate Students (SOGS). The Vice-President (Academic and A check of one less-than-prom- civilian injuries in accidents) USC is, of course, the largest of Research) of Mount Allison Uni- inent campus in the Massachu- might have to be limited, as well the three organizations, and pro- versity, I need to correct a state- setts state system reveals that as research leading to improved vides important services to the ment made in Western News of Worcester State College closed communications, computers Western community. However, May 24 and also found on the all libraries all weekend. Where and guidance systems -- all of thousands of Western students McIntosh web site. The Owens does that place us, actually? which may facilitate more accu- belong not to the USC, but to Art Gallery at Mount Allison was Wishing that we might live up rate artillery and air support, SOGS or the MBAA. Featuring established in 1895, half a cen- to the reputation we advertise. killing more of the enemy but only the USC does a disservice to tury before the McIntosh, and is Sandra Mangsen perhaps fewer non-combatants. these students, and to the asso- in fact the oldest university gal- Associate Professor Technology developed in civil- ciations to which they belong. lery in Canada. Information on Don Wright Faculty of Music ian research may have uses in This is especially disappointing the gallery and its programs may war, and the fruits of military in the current context. As you be found at: www.mta.ca/owens/. Senator would research may have peaceful Paul Mayne, Western News are no doubt aware, President curtail academic applications. Are clear distinc- Why waste your originality on traffic Paul Davenport is a provincial Stephen McClatchie tions feasible? Radar began as signs, like this one on Perth Drive and national leader in the move- Vice-President, Academic and freedom a military project, and helped near the John Labatt Visual Arts ment to expand graduate studies. Research to kill enemy bomber crews in building, when Western News pro- Indeed, the provincial graduate Mount Allison University According to Western News 1940, but it is now vital to the vides space for letters to the editor expansion for which he is largely (May 24), one member of Sen- safety of civilian ships and air- and viewpoint articles? Sends sub- responsible inspired Western’s ate has suggested restricting craft as well as to combat planes. missions to [email protected]. new emphasis on graduate A new year brings resolutions. Do you have new academic year resolutions?

Steriol Gougoulias Michelle Perez-Butlin Jesse Roza Stephanie Wong Diana Browne Masters Physiotherapy I Social Science II Civil Engineering II Masters Physiotherapy I Masters Physiotherapy I think I would do the same thing I’ve done for My new academic resolution is to improve on Study a little harder. Last year I didn’t study My academic resolution would be to try and do I I’m trying to be a little more outgoing, meeting four years. Study hard, try to avoid drinking on my marks so that I can get into law school and as much. My resolution would be to study all my readings on time. I hate being behind new people. It would be good to meet different the weekend, eat well, sleep well, and exercise. maybe do some volunteering. Last year I was prior to classes and not just the night before and I find that if you get behind you can’t people. There’s probably something that I can do better busy getting oriented with school and now I’m exams. I need it to reinforce my memory. That focus in class. but I’m going to keep with what I’ve been doing able to do more with my time. way when I go to class I can retain what I’ve because it seems to work for me. learned better.

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Continued from page 1 for example advocacy, communications, logistics, finan- in international relations at cial management, conference Lancaster University in the organization, interpretation and United Kingdom. I applied for translation. Specializing in areas the Junior Professional Consul- outside of the general sphere of tant (JPC) programme run by international relations may open the United Nations Association more doors for you than you in Canada (UNAC) a short time expect. after finishing my degree. The These are important aspects program placed me at UNIDIR to consider and work through for a six-month period. I was before launching into a job then hired on by the institution search. This is not to say that at the end of this term. you need to be inflexible or stick The United Nations comprises rigidly to your choices. It is many different organizations possible that new avenues and in various locations around the options will make themselves world. Internships are a good open to you at a later stage way of getting a flavour of the in your career. But knowing type of work that is done by broadly what you want to do, these organizations. Yet it is where you want to go and why important to remember that you want to go there will give the most of these opportunities are journey more purpose. unpaid. In some cases a depart- Above all remember to stay ment may have some funding optimistic and to have a firm available, for only a modest belief in yourself and what you stipend. Geneva, in particular, is are capable of achieving. an expensive city, so you would It is also important to consider need to find a way to fund your the non-academic component stay if you choose this option. of your education. Developing UN Photo/Martine Perret When applying for an intern- your soft skills, such as network- ship at an organization within the Canadian students attracted to international career opportunities with the United Nations and other agencies may ing, people management, and UN system, it is useful to keep find getting a foot in the door tougher than expected. In this image taken last month as part of a UN assessment crisis and stress management, in mind that this route does not of humanitarian needs in Timor-Leste, Eslam Elsebaey (right), Viqueque District Commander, talks to residents to will form a critical part of your guarantee a long-term position. identify witnesses to events during recent civil unrest. professional and private life. In fact, in some cases, you are Potential employers value these not even allowed to apply for nizations. The competition for positions in locations around the However, amid the euphoria skills and your ability to handle a UN post for six months after these positions is high and the world. of finishing our studies few of us difficult situations as much as your internship period comes to recruiting process can take some It is true that most of these put our minds to the long-term, your educational qualifications. an end. time. jobs require at least a Master’s in particular about where the Remember to also enjoy the Another way of securing an The hiring practices of UN degree. But, in my opinion, work choices will lead us in the future. personal side of an international entry-level position at a UN organizations can differ among experience counts for much It is important to know the working environment. organization is through sitting duty stations such as New York, more. Agencies across the UN issue areas that would capture My life in Switzerland has the official entrance examina- Vienna and Nairobi. However, system look for individuals who your interest over the course given me the opportunity to tion. However, the exam is only information about all of these can demonstrate (among other of your career whatever it may live and work with a culturally open to citizens of under-repre- positions and the different stipu- competencies) leadership, orga- eventually be. Do your inter- diverse group of people. And sented states. The list of eligible lations are easily available on the nizational, oral and writing skills. ests lie in humanitarian issues? yes, this diversity also extends nationalities changes each time, internet. It is important to keep this in Human rights? Security? Read to our musical preferences. I so it is important to consult it Most students to whom I mind when applying for student widely on these subjects and talk now live in one of the most cap- before applying. have spoken tend to forget that positions or summer internships to those who work in these areas. tivatingly beautiful areas of the Some governments have also opportunities to work abroad are during your undergraduate and You then need to imagine the world. It almost makes it bear- put in place programs to fund not only confined to organiza- graduate years. There are many type of work that you can see able not being the most sought entry-level positions for their tions within the United Nations summer jobs in Canada and yourself doing. International after musician in Europe! citizens at certain international system. There is the diplomatic abroad that offer the possibility and non-governmental organiza- organizations. Several govern- corps for example and many to develop such skills. Research tions are not simply comprised The views expressed in this article are the sole ments, Canada included, have non-governmental and private these organizations well and if of political analysts or policy responsibility of the author. They do not neces- Junior Professional Officer sector organizations that offer possible talk to others who have experts. There is a broad spec- sarily reflect the views or opinions of the United placements with various orga- internships and field and office pursued such opportunities. trum of work that is required, Nations, UNIDIR, its staff members or sponsors. Western integral to Medical Hall of Fame

B y Bo b Kl a n a c asset. Having it in the city and play.” – viruses that infect and destroy Keon, born in 1935, is known The 10th anniversary of the being able to host another din- The Oct. 2 induction ceremony bacteria – while at the Institut de nationally and internationally Canadian Medical Hall of Fame’s ner in London allows us to show at the Hilton hotel in London Pasteur in Paris in 1915. A vaga- for his work in cardiology and (CMHF) Induction Ceremony on our support for this very special brings five new members to the bond scholar and self-taught sci- cardiac surgery. Keon founded October 2 is a point of pride for institution.” hall, two of which are still active entist, d’Herelle was recognized the University of Ottawa’s Heart The University of Western Ontar- The CMHF exhibit hall in medical researchers. as laying the foundation for the Institute, a highly-specialized io’s Schulich School of Medicine downtown London highlights n Elizabeth Bagshaw (1881 – study of molecular biology. cardiac institution which dedi- & Dentistry. the accomplishments of leading 1982), member of the Order of n Jean Dussault’s (1941 – 2003) cates 50 per cent of its space to “Western was involved at the Canadian medical pioneers and Canada (1972) with an honourary single contribution to medicine research in modern prevention outset,” says Carol Herbert, Dean Canadian contributions to global degree from McMaster Univer- made a towering impact world- and treatment of coronary artery of the Schulich School of Medi- health care. sity was the medical director of wide. A simple screening test disease. cine & Dentistry. “We’ve been Janet Tufts, CMHF Executive Canada’s first, illegal, birth con- developed by Dussault in the n No single cognitive scientist supporters as a university, and Director, says the combination of trol clinic, a position she held for mid-70s at the Université Laval has made a greater impact on the the medical school in particular.” the hall, the hospitals and West- 34 years. As a family doctor, Bag- resulted in more than 100,000 understanding of human memory Herbert is co-chair of this ern make London “a real hotbed shaw traveled about Hamilton by children being saved from irre- than psychologist Endel Tulving, year’s ceremonies and Health for healthcare.” horse and carriage, bicycle and versible mental retardation due born in 1927.Tulving continues Sciences Dean Jim Weese is a “All of this makes London a later by car serving many low- to congenital hypothyroidism. A to publish ground-breaking work member of the hall’s induction perfect location for the Canadian income families until retiring at Member of the Order of Canada often proposing controversial committee. Medical Hall of Fame,” she says. age 95. (1988), Dussault was nominated ideas backed by sound empiri- “We believe that honouring our “Western certainly recognizes n Once described as the “Indi- for the Nobel Prize in Medicine cal evidence. A recipient of the Canadian health science heroes is the value of celebrating and hon- ana Jones of science”, Montre- in 1982. Gairdner International Award extremely important,” says Her- ouring Canadian medical heroes al-born Felix d’Herelle (1873 – n An officer of the Order of (2005) Tulving is an officer of the bert. “The museum is a national and the important role that they 1949) discovered bacteriophages Canada (1984) Senator Wilbert Order of Canada (2006). September 13, 2007 Vol. 43 No. 22 The University of Western Ontario’s newspaper of record www.westernnews.ca PM 41195534

MUSTANGS TO WATCH FOOD FIGHT INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH Our new feature brings a weekly snapshot of a top Battling the Frosh 15 Geographer Belinda Dodson had to Mustang athlete. Meet food bulge takes a bit of do just one thing to become an inter- football’s Michael Faulds. planning and willpower. national researcher – move to Canada from South Africa.

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Music grad CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRS makes career Earthquake researcher returns leap to UN B Y PAUL MAYNE (CRC) to explore ways to miti- Motions, Atkinson will receive can predict the expected ground gate damage from earthquakes $200,000 annually over the next motions, so that buildings can be disarmament If a major earthquake hit the by better predicting how they seven years to support her designed to withstand the shak- London region, how would the will strike. research into the ground motion ing,” says Atkinson, who comes B Y VANESSA MARTIN major older buildings cope? Atkinson is one of four new of quakes so that patterns can be to Western from Carleton Uni- R ANDIN While the likelihood of a sig- CRCs announced today at West- discerned and predictions can be versity in Ottawa. nifi cant local earthquake are not ern, where two additional chairs made about future motions. Atkinson’s work is used to Seven years after graduating great, it is not impossible - and were also renewed. One of the An international leader in the improve building codes and thus from The University of Western that’s something in which West- country’s top research awards, fi eld of engineering seismology, to ensure the safe and cost-ef- Ontario with a BA in music, I fi nd ern earth sciences professor Gail the Chairs program encourages Atkinson says it’s possible to fective design of earthquake- myself writing this to you from a Atkinson has a keen interest. and promotes research and inno- understand how quakes behave, resistant structures. She is also picturesque village situated near Recruited back to The Univer- vation in universities, with West- and how they will affect struc- involved in developing systems Lac Léman in Switzerland. I live sity of Western Ontario, where ern receiving $4.8 million in new tures in its path, such as build- used to rapidly calculate ground here with my husband Michel she took her graduate studies, funding this year. ings, towers and bridges. and our cat Indira. Am I the most Atkinson will use her new posi- As Tier One CRC in Earth- “We can’t predict when an Continued on Page 12 sought after musician in Europe? tion as a Canada Research Chair quake Hazards and Ground earthquake will occur, but we Well, not really. Since 2003, I have been working for the United Nations Insti- tute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) in Geneva. It is dif- Wave Hello! fi cult to believe that only a few years earlier, I was experiencing the highs and lows of daily piano practice in the rooms of the Music building. I savoured every moment of my four years at Western. And it was not an easy decision to change careers. In time, however, I found that my career path was not really all that unusual. Over the past few years, I have met many people from different UN organizations who have changed career plans not once, but twice, and sometimes in the span of a few years. So when I am asked questions like “What is the most effective route to a job in a UN organization?” or “Does the UN favour particular universities in their selection processes?” it is diffi - cult to provide a clear answer. Everyone who works at a UN organization has followed a different path to get there. For me, it all began when I was accepted for Rotary International’s Ambassadorial Scholarship soon after graduating in 2000. Paul Mayne, Western News A year later, I left Canada to After months of refurbishing, The Wave in the University Community Centre is once again ready to fi re up the grill and greet hungry patrons to read for a Master’s degree its sleek and stylish new digs. Andrew Mes, Manager Bars and Restaurants for University Students’ Council, will be welcoming the fi rst customers tonight at an invitation-only re-opening, with regular business hours beginning Friday. For an inside look before the opening, see Page 20. Continued on Page 9

HONORARY DEGREE NOMINATIONS The Honorary Degrees Committee of the Senate will meet in December to select candidates for honorary degrees to be awarded at Western’s 2008 Spring Convocation. To ensure that consideration is given to as many worthy candidates as possible, the Committee invites the submission of nominations from any member of the University Community. Nomination forms may be obtained from the University Secretariat, Room 290, Stevenson-Lawson Building, or from the following website: http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/senate/hondeg.pdf. Nominations should be submitted to the Secretary of the Senate prior to November 30th, 2007, for consideration by the Honorary Degrees Committee.

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The Senate Nominating Committee submits to Senate for its consideration nominations for membership on Committees, Subcommittees, Councils and Boards. The Nominating Committee invites the submission of names of members of the University community who are either personally interested in serving on these committees or who are known to be particularly qualiﬁed for membership. On the work of Senate committees please refer to: http://www.uwo.ca/ univsec/senate/cteeterms.

Nominations for the committees should be sent by email to nmartine@ uwo.ca. In making nominations for membership, nominators are required to seek the agreement of the candidate to serve on the committee prior to suggesting the individual for membership.

Upcoming Nominating Committee Agenda Items (plus additional notes) may be found on the following website: http://www.uwo.ca/ univsec/senate/newnoms.pdf

Bob Klanac, Western News Being on the phone is second nature for Classroom Management Group team leader Chris Jordan. His team, which maintains classroom equipment such as projectors, has extended hours of operation during September to assist new teaching faculty or lecturers unfamiliar with equipment.

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A B C D E F GHI B Y BOB KLANAC room technology has led Jordan Installing 22 J K L MNOP Q L AS to expand tech support service T Western classroom teaching professional grade hours into the evenings for the aids will be a lot ‘cleaner’ this fall, fall period. R S T U V C H A N C E ! says Chris Jordan, team leader power supplies in “We’re doing this from Septem- of Western’s Classroom Manage- classrooms to make for ber 6 – 27 due to the inﬂ ux of new ment Group. faculty,” he says. “We’ve been battling the effects a seamless technical “Historically, in September we of dirty power for over six years,” teaching environment have a lot of calls from class- says Jordan. is one of the projects rooms for assistance for tech- Classroom equipment freezes nology that doesn’t seem to be or nonresponsiveness is often Jordan and his team working for people due to the encountered when professors try took on over the unfamiliarity of our equipment to start up video projecters or summer. by new instructors.” Buy your 2007/08 SPC card* computers. A quick call to the team’s helpline Jordan says that his team has (ext. 82222) will put a lecturer in by September 30th & get seen video projectors not turning power supplies in classrooms to contact with a technician to assist, on or quitting in the middle of a make for a seamless technical and if necessary come to the class lecture. teaching environment is one of to remedy the problem. % Regular & “This had to do with a sub par the projects Jordan and his team “We also urge all instructors ** power supply with projector com- took on over the summer. to use our website as an instruc- 10 off Sale Items! bined with dirty power,” he says. “In addition to the 22 upgrades, tional media resource for our ser- *Must show valid Student ID card. $8.50 plus taxes. “Over a period, the effects kill a we’ve installed ﬁ ve new systems vices.” **Some exceptions apply. Visit www.zellers.com for details. projector, sometimes in a year in classrooms that previously The Classroom Management or so.” didn’t have any.” Group website is www.ipb.uwo. everything for student life from A to Installing 22 professional grade The increasing use of class- ca/cmg WESTERN NEWS SEPTeMBER 13, 2007 11

International Research How I became an international researcher

B y Be l i n d a Do d s o n

ow did I become engaged in international research at HWestern? The short and superficial answer is simply that I moved to Canada. My regional research focus on Southern Africa has not changed, but my location in London makes Africa distant and foreign, rather than near and familiar as it was from my similar office in a similar department at a similar university in Cape Town, South Africa, where I was an assistant professor from 1990 to 1997. The longer answer is alto- gether more complicated. It is impossible to separate my scholarly interests as a professor of Geography from my own personal geography. I was born in the Kingdom of Swaziland while it was still a British protectorate, my father employed as an agronomist on an agricultural research station run by the colonial government. By the time I was 13, I had lived in three different Southern African countries: Swaziland, South Africa and Zambia.

Because I’d had black friends in the place I’d previously lived, no one in my new school wanted to sit next to me in class. Photos provided by Belinda Dodson, Department of Geography The landscape of South Africa is dotted with various types of housing. At top, an informal settlement features unregulated refuse dumping and burning. Above left shows a mixed style, featuring services (note the utility lines) and use of tires around the home at front to prevent erosion. Above right is an One of my more traumatic example of a new government low-cost housing project. For more images from this series, view the website for the Urban Ecosystems and Human Health if formative childhood experi- in South Africa project at www.queensu.ca/sarc/ecohealth/gallery.php ences was at age seven when we moved to Vereeniging, in the geographical and ideological in the post-apartheid reor- and both society and geography deprivations, there are differ- a PhD student from Zimbabwe heartland of apartheid-era South ganization of urban space. could be made anew. The real- ential patterns on the basis of working on the emigration of Africa. Because I’d had black There have been meanderings, ity, for both us and the country, class, race and gender, patterns health professionals from that friends in the place I’d previ- both intellectual and geographi- has turned out to be rather also manifested geographically. country. I have other PhD stu- ously lived, no one in my new cal, along the way from there messier. Academic jobs for Understanding and ameliorating dents working on their own proj- school wanted to sit next to me to here. My PhD at Cambridge white men from North America those geographies is what lies ects in Brazil and India. Geog- in class. Such encounters with University in England was were scarce in a context of race- at the heart of my research. raphy graduate students have blatant racism, together with its actually on the socio-economic based affirmative action. South The main projects in which worked for me as research assis- geographical manifestation in impact of flood control in rural Africa’s once-racist immigra- I am involved are the South- tants – if doing nothing any more the grossly unequal urban, rural Bangladesh. At that stage I tion policy was replaced by one ern African Migration Project glamorous than analyzing survey and even “natural” landscapes wanted to turn my back on no longer racist but inherently (SAMP), which looks at the data using SPSS on Western’s of South Africa, were a harsh South Africa, then still under anti-immigrant. So in 1997 we movement of people across Social Science computer network education in how societies cre- its racist white government, moved to Canada, first to Kings- international borders in South- rather than engaging in field- ate their own geographies. Also and make my life and career ton and later, in 2002, to London. ern Africa; Ecosystem and work in South African townships. traumatic was that my Swazi elsewhere – which, thanks to the The legacy of apartheid Human Health in Msunduzi, Since I came to Western, the nanny, Doris, was not legally convenience of having British has proved more intractable South Africa, which exam- Geography department has permitted to immigrate with grandparents and being born in than it seemed in the heady ines how the natural and built been strengthening its teaching us to South Africa, and so I lost a British colony, I could most days of the early 1990s. South environment affects human and research in international a woman who had been like a easily do in the UK. Cambridge Africa remains one of the most health in a particular South development. I have colleagues second mother to me and my was also where I met the Cana- unequal societies in the world. African city; and, just starting, who do research in various siblings. Perhaps unsurprisingly, dian who became my husband. Even if class has replaced race a new CIDA-funded project parts of the developing world, my main current research topics Thankfully, apartheid ended as the fundamental underpin- on Urban Food Security and including Jamaica, Ghana are the gendered geographies more or less as I finished my ning of the country’s socio- HIV-AIDS in Southern Africa. and Malawi. I am also part of of migration in Southern Africa, PhD. I claim no causal con- economic structure, class Western students have been Western’s new collaborative and the connections between nection, but the only political divisions remain largely divi- involved in one way or another inter-disciplinary graduate pro- environment and human health protest march in which I ever sions on the basis of race. in most of these projects. Two gram on Migration and Ethnic participated was on February There are high rates of crime, Western geography MA students Relations. I’ll shortly be leaving Contribute to this feature 2, 1990, calling for the release including violent crime such as came with me to South Africa in for South Africa, where I’ll be of Nelson Mandela, announced rape, murder, and armed rob- 2005 to work on the Msunduzi spending eight months of my Faculty members with research inter- by President De Klerk in par- bery. HIV prevalence stands project, conducting interviews sabbatical at the University of ests outside of Canada can write about their work in this regular col- liament that same afternoon. at over 30 per cent of the adult for their MA theses on urban Cape Town – this time as a vis- umn. Contact Douglas Keddy, Research For me, this meant that my population. Many people still live environmental governance. I iting Canadian professor, but Communications Coordinator, for more newly acquired husband and I in inadequate housing, poorly have had a Master’s student really just going home again. information at [email protected] or 519- could go and live for a time in a serviced by water, sanitation working on the emigration of 661-2111 ext. 87485 free, democratic South Africa, and other basic facilities. For health professionals to Canada Belinda Dodson is a professor in the Department where all things seemed possible each of these afflictions and from South Africa, and I have of Geography. 12 SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 WESTERN NEWS Exhibit probes Tom Thomson legacy

In the McIntosh Gallery exhi- its own with Thomson and Group Thomson died in 1917 under mys- refl ected a European perspective years of research and work and bition opening today, award-win- of Seven artists who found a terious circumstances – offi cially held sway. is presented in two parts: large ning London artist Jeff Willmore new way to express the Cana- as a result of drowning – while A graduate of Fanshawe Col- and small paintings on wooden tackles the enduring legacy of dian experience. Decades later, canoeing in Algonquin Park. lege’s Fine Art Program, Will- panels reminiscent of the Group Canada’s Group of Seven paint- contemporary artists still feel its Thomson was an infl uence on more has been a practicing of Seven’s working method but ers. infl uence as they too struggle to other artists to paint the north. London artist for more than 25 refl ecting Jeff’s own subject mat- In an exhibit entitled Organiz- record the landscape in relevant His work, and that of the Group of years as a painter, installation and ter; and a room-sized sculpture ing the Search for Tom Thomson, and meaningful ways for their Seven, created a uniquely Cana- performance artist. He won the of wooden logs which appear to Willmore examines the impact of audiences. dian style strongly infl uenced by Canadian Emerging Artist Prize, fl oat like a log jam of the North. Thomson and the Group of Seven Offi cially, Thomson was not a impressionism. sponsored by the Canadian Art The exhibition will travel to the on the Canadian approach to con- member of the Group of Seven Before their bold style came Foundation, in 1999. Thames Art Gallery in Chatham temporary landscape painting. because he died shortly before to represent the Canadian land- According to the McIntosh, in 2008 and to the Grimsbly Pub- Landscape painting came into it was offi cially formed in 1920. scape, a softer, mistier image that the exhibition represents six lic Art Gallery in 2009. New CRC appointments at Western include Watershed Sciences

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motions to provide early warning of potential earthquake damage – and hopefully mitigate the con- sequences. Also receiving new CRC appointments at Western include: ■ Irena Creed (Biology) - As a Tier Two CRC in Watershed Sci- ences ($100,000 annually for fi ve years), Creed will lead a research program that uses watersheds as a basis for tracking and predicting the fate of water and nutri- ents in ecosystems. The aim of her research is to establish limits for the sustainable use of ecosystems. ■ Cynthia Dunning (Mechani- cal and Materials Engineering) - As a Tier Two CRC in Orthopae- dic Biomechanics ($100,000 annually for fi ve years), Dunning leads studies aimed at improving mus- culoskeletal care through better understandings of load transfer and of artifi cial joint implants. ■ Xianbin Wang (Electrical & Computer Engineering) - As a Tier Two CRC in Wireless Com- munications ($100,000 annually for fi ve years), Wang is designing future communications systems.

Western professors having CRC positions renewed include: ■ Tilottama Rajan (English) - As a Tier One CRC in Literary Criti- cism and Theory ($200,000 annually over seven years), Rajan’s research involves romantic philosophy (from Kant to Hegel) and its relationship to contemporary theory and continental philosophy. ■ Lindi Wahl (Applied Math- ematics) - As a Tier Two CRC in Mathematical Biology ($100,000 annually over ﬁ ve years), Wahl’s research involves development and analysis of mathematical models of bacterial and viral evo- lution. WESTERN NEWS SEPTMEBER 13, 2007 13

RESEARCH Exploring new drugs and ﬁ nancial risk

Not enough is ing,” he says. $35,000 per year per patient, Zaric Risk-sharing contracts (RSCs), explains. Zaric says, are contracts which The manufacturer and the pur- known about the are negotiated between agen- chaser – in this case the National cies or companies that purchase Health Service, the publicly way risk-sharing pharmaceutical drugs such as the funded health care service in the Ontario Drug Benefit Plan and United Kingdom – struck a deal contracts the manufacturers, such as Pfi zer, such that any patient could use who make those drugs. the drug for a four-month dura- protect drug Such RSCs are extremely tion. If the drug wasn’t success- important, he explains, because ful, the NHS didn’t have to pay; purchasers they protect the purchaser from if it was, they would pay. Clinical accruing the entire cost in case markers of success were written demand exceeds supply or the into the agreement, he says, so B Y KAREN OTTO drug doesn’t work as hoped. there’d be no waffl ing on whether Zaric is aiming for three out- payment was appropriate. The BBC just reported on the comes from his business-style The concept in the NHS phenomenon, but a Western pro- approach to the health care sys- arrangement is very simple to fessor has been researching the tem. He hopes his mathematical explain. subject since 2003. and economic models help deduce They’re only going to pay for it And, he’s adding his own dis- the likely impact of having an Paul Mayne, Western News if it works,” he says. tinctive brand of research to the RSC in place, such as how it would Zaric began examining this topic. change the manufacturer’s way of Greg Zaric, a management science professor at Richard Ivey School of Busi- topic around 2003 to 2004 and Greg Zaric, an associate profes- marketing drugs and what level ness and epidemiology and biostatistics professor in Schulich School of was awarded $150,000 from the sor of management science at the of marketing effort is optimal. Medicine & Dentistry, is developing mathematical and economic models of Premier’s Research Excellence Richard Ivey School of Business He also says he wants to dis- risk-sharing contracts within the health care system. Award in 2004 to do so. and epidemiology and biostatis- cover which contract arrange- And when he’s concluded his tics in the Schulich School of Med- ment works out the best, but, he to fi gure out how best to design a ment Science. “I think in some study into this important aspect icine & Dentistry, is busy develop- adds, that may be tricky and that risk-sharing contract to yield the conversations I’ve had with peo- of the health care system prob- ing mathematical and economic potential outcome may have to be greatest benefi ts to the purchaser. ple in industry, there’s interest, ably the majority of the public models of risk-sharing contracts modifi ed, he concedes. It’s much like chess, Zaric says, but not a lot done.” will never know. within the health care system. “It may be that no single as it’s attempting to plan moves In June, the BBC reported on “My interest at this stage is The reason for researching strategy is best,” he says, so his in anticipation of what the other the benefi ts of RSCs. more looking at the models than and developing such contracts is research may become “finding person, in this case, the manufac- A cancer-fi ghting drug called looking at the education,” he simple, he explains. out which (contract type) is better turer, is going to do. Velcade was found to fight the says. “These kinds of contracts are than the other.” “I fi nd it intrinsically interest- disease in some patients but for going on but there’s very little in The third potential outcome ing,” says the Canada Research unknown reasons, wasn’t effec- Karen Otto is a Journalism graduate and free- literature on how they’re happen- employs the game theory concept Chair in Health Care Manage- tive in others. The drug cost about lance writer

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B Y BOB KLANAC domestic violence. “We’ve got to heighten the When it comes to domestic awareness of neighbours, co- “If there are employees being stalked, or harassed violence, University of Western workers, people who come in con- Ontario faculty member Peter tact with it everyday,” he says. by an ex-wife or husband, (employers) have to do Jaffe fi nds it hard to determine Workplaces can also become what they can to protect the employee.” exactly what needs to be done more involved. Employers, spe- fi rst. cifi cally, may have a number of “It’s hard to pick one or two,” different roles in the issue. “We’ve got to heighten the awareness of neigh- he says. “Domestic violence is “If there are employees being bours, co-workers, people who come in contact such a complex issue.” stalked, or harassed by an ex- “Enhanced risk assessment, wife or husband, they have to with it everyday.” strategies in police, dealing with do what they can to protect the perpetrators, there’s quite a employee,” says Jaffe. few.” “If employees in a relationship “If the perpetrator is your brother or co-worker Jaffe, academic director of work together, it can be a very you can find a way to approach that person with Western’s Centre for Research complicated relationship to dis- on Violence Against Women & entangle. You have to respect the compassion. Not to pass judgment on them but to Children and a professor in the rights of both employees in the offer advice that change is possible.” Faculty of Education and Depart- workplace.” ment of Psychiatry, is speaking Being a bystander to a rela- - report co-author Peter Jaffe in the wake of the release of the tionship breakdown is a diffi cult fourth annual domestic violence position to be in but one where Peter Jaffe death review committee’s annual intervention of some kind can report to the Ontario coroner’s play an important role. offi ce. “In three of the cases in the Jaffe and Barbara Lent, Asso- report, all the families had aware- “If the perpetrator is your to operate through denial, hoping come heads toward a tragic end- ciate Professor with the Depart- ness in front of them but what to brother or co-worker you can the problems will go away. It’s ing. The second time through we ment of Family Medicine and do about it wasn’t as clear,” says fi nd a way to approach that per- much more diffi cult for men to let the men and women in the Schulich School of Medicine & Jaffe. son with compassion. Not to pass reach out to each other and help audience intervene in the play Dentistry Associate Dean of Jaffe says those not in the mid- judgment on them but to offer each other fi nd solutions.” and talk to the characters to Equity and Gender Issues, were dle of the situation are an asset in advice that change is possible.” Jaffe and some colleagues have work toward having a more posi- members of the Domestic Vio- that they can see the signs more Jaffe says intervention at that developed an interactive theatre tive outcome at the end.” lence Death Review Commit- clearly, encourage people to get stage can be effective in trying play to help people understand Despite the report’s grim tales tee which authored the report, help, counselling or even call the to get somebody help before they how intervention in a domestic of domestic abuse, Jaffe says he recently released by the Offi ce of police when threats are made. become deeply involved in the violence issue can affect out- doesn’t want to give a message of the Chief Coroner for Ontario. “However we encourage peo- justice system. comes. despair or helplessness. The report’s 33 recommenda- ple not to risk their own lives but It’s important to appreciate “Missed Opportunities is an “There are changes in every tions focus on preventative issues to provide support to help people gender differences in these situa- interactive theatre production sector and I think we can take a – measures that could make a diffi nd the help that they need,” he tions. Women often talk to women where we perform a play twice,” lot of pride that Western is lead- ference in the struggle against says. for support “whereas men tend he says. “The fi rst time, the out- ing the way in this.”

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A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF Professor Allen K. Philbrick Symbolism at odds Sunday, September 16 at 4:30 p.m. Great Hall, Somerville House Everyone Welcome with liberal arts tradition

B Y HEINZ KLATT arts, and especially calligraphy, to an extraordinary degree and Editor’s note nyone who has recently perfection. This tradition is Rhodes Scholarships walked or driven by one of the reasons why many Professor Emeritus Heinz Klatt has King’s University mosques in the Mideast are appeared in the media over the past Eleven Rhodes Scholarships, awarded for the fall of 2008, are College cannot have stunningly beautiful. Tughras week registering objections to an artwork A hung earlier this year at King’s University available to Canadian men and women students. Applications are missed seeing a strange shape on benefi ted from this tradition in invited. College. His perspective article is pub- the outside wall of the adminis- that some of them are estheti- lished here to provide more depth than The Scholarships are tenable at Oxford University, England, tration building on the north side cally very artistic and pleasing. has appeared to date. Western News is and the award covers both university fees and a stipend for living of Epworth Avenue. A tughra contains the name unable for typographic reasons to repro- expenses. Scholarships are normally granted for two years, with the The illuminated green neon of the sultan, his fi liation and a duce some symbols used in the article. possibility of a third year. Scholars, who may follow courses of study sign, at fi rst view, creates the programmatic statement. The Western News welcomes commentaries of their own choice, will be enrolled at Oxford in October 2008. impression that it advertises a best known and perhaps the on this subject and others. Quality of both character and intellect is the most important drug store or perhaps a pizzeria most beautiful, that of Süleyman requirement for a Rhodes Scholarship. Candidates must: 1) be outlet. Upon further examin- the Magnifi cent (1494 – 1566), in Canadian citizens or domiciled in Canada; 2) have been born ing it, however, the viewer will the lower middle section, states: from the Muslim east to the between October 2, 1983 and October 1, 1989; and 3) except for discover the Arabic script, and, “Always victorious.” Sü was the Christian west. medical students, have received an undergraduate degree before realizing that he is standing in sultan who conquered Chris- The observant examiner will taking up the Scholarship. Candidates may be married or unmarried. front of an educational establish- tian Hungary, Serbia, besieged detect two variations from the The eleven Scholarships are allotted as follows: two each to ment, may think that a madrasa Vienna (1529) and was a con- historical template in the neon Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime Region; three to the Western to study the Koran and prepare stant menace for Christendom. “art” work. The design on the Region; and one each to British Columbia and Newfoundland. for jihad has become the newest Anything similar to the tughra wall of the College does not Candidates may apply from their home province or from the addition to the university. reminds us, of course, as well contain the name of a sultan, but province in which they attend university. A “bulletin for members of Mehmet II, the Conqueror the word kiân and it contains Information and application forms are available at the Office of the King’s University Col- (1432 – 1481), the sultan who, at not three vertical lines but only of the President, Stevenson-Lawson Building. Dr. Dalin Jameson, lege community” (April 10, 07) age 21, with an army of 100,000 one tug. The reason is obvious: Executive Assistant to the President and the Provost, will be explains that the college “is conquered a major centre of the the “artist” wanted the word available to meet with potential candidates (telephone 84133 or proud to present Kian, a unique Christian world, Constantinople, kiân and the Arabic â has only email [email protected]) Completed applications and supporting public art work by award- and, on the very day of the con- one vertical line. Of course, it documentation should be sent to Dr. Dalin Jameson, Office of the winning London, Ontario, artist quest (May 29, 1453), in order to is inappropriate to call the con- President, by Monday, October 1, 2007. Jamelie Hassan.” It further maximize the humiliation, confi guration a “kian,” because it is states that “Kian is both a Per- verted the architectural marvel a tughra with the word “kiân” sian and Arabic word as well as and spiritual epicentre of the superimposed, and kiân in a Celtic name (Keon),” and that Byzantine Christian world, the Arabic means “essence” and in “The Persian meaning of Kian Hagia Sophia, into a mosque. Farsi “dynasty.” How does this is ‘benevolent monarch or king,’ The priests were murdered in symbolism make any sense on the Arabic meaning is ‘soul’ or front of their altars, and Chris- the wall of a Catholic liberal arts ‘essence,’ while the Celtic name tian paintings and symbols were college? means ‘ancient one’.” In addi- painted over with texts from In all the enthusiasm of the tion – how could it be otherwise the Koran. The shrine that had college’s multiculturalists to cel- in our world of multicultural been a Christian church for ebrate inclusiveness and diver- obsession? – the work of “art” is more than 900 years (532 – 1453) sity it has apparently been sug- offered “in celebration of King’s became a Muslim sanctuary. gested to perhaps add a Chris- University College’s commit- Constantinople which had been a tian and a Jewish symbol to the ment to diversity.” Drunk with Christian city and the capital of signature of the sultan, presum- multiculturalism the members Christendom since May 11, 330, ably again in some colorful neon of the college appear to be danc- the day Emperor Constantin had light à la Las Vegas. The fact ing to celebrate our supreme dedicated it to the Virgin Mary, that the current Iranian govern- values of inclusiveness and became the capital of the Mus- ment and countless Muslims aim diversity. lim Ottoman empire. at destroying Israel, killing Jews Most baffl ing to the aes- Why does the bulletin not and obliterating Zionism, such thetic mind, the bulletin dares explain to the public which has juxtaposition would truly be a New research clinic opening at claim that the “Kian is directly been invited to provide feed- sign that we can celebrate, let inspired by the site at (sic) back, that the neon pastiche is alone tolerate, diversity. Indeed, Richmond and Windermere. Need King’s University College”! indeed a tughra, the signature of we can do even better than that: healthy, nonsmoking volunteers for What else on campus gives the the sultans, and thus a symbol of Why not add hammer and sickle impression of being a drugstore, Ottoman and Muslim imperial- and the ancient swastika? research studies. Able to a pizzeria or madrasa? The ism and military conquest of The fact that we have right rest of the artistic explanation Christendom, a conquest that is now the Ottoman sultan’s signa- commit to multiple full days is mostly gibberish and thus pursued today through terror, ture with his sword (like on the does not really allow commen- demographic growth, immigra- Saudi fl ag) on the wall of a Cath- in clinic, must pass a health tary (“The surprising aspect tion, multiculturalism, and so- olic university college in Can- of encountering Arabic callig- called “reasonable accommoda- ada, with the neon design being screening. raphy on the stone wall façade tions”? not more artistic than a soap at King’s is tied to its potential If there is any doubt about reproduction of the Madonna or meaning within the physical my exegesis, let us consider the Elvis Presley, and with a most Reimbursement of location; one of prominence and constituent elements. A tughra misleading interpretation pro- history to the community…”). contains two loops (beyzes) on vided to the community, is an up to $200 upon completion Any Arab, Turk or Muslim the left side, three vertical lines embarrassment. will recognize a tughra in the (tugs) in the middle and two tail- Take down the eye sore and of the entire study. emblem in question. A tughra, like lines (hancere, signifying a offensive symbolism, and for many centuries, contained sword) on the right side. In the refl ect again upon the values of the monogram of the Saldjuk lower middle section is the text Christianity, those of our liberal- Call Acclaim Pharma Research at or Ottoman sultan and served (monogram, fi liation, honorifi c, democratic tradition and the 519-657-4222 Ext.277 as his signature. Due to the fact motto, prayer). Some art histori- progress of science. The earlier that in the course of history ans interpret the leftward move- we do, the less we will show the for further information. many have respected the injunc- ment of the entire structure as public how we have gotten lost tion not to depict God, angels, signifying the wind that blows in a mad multicultural trance. and human beings, Muslims from east to west, i.e., the direc- have developed the decorative tion of the Ottoman conquest The writer is professor emeritus of psychology. WESTERN NEWS SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 17 Toy recall blame should be shared

B Y PAUL MAYNE design fl aws. between 1988 and last month, NOW OPEN Beamish says companies such predicting this year would see Since early August, more as Mattel, Fisher-Price and oth- the most recalls in the past two than 20 million toys have been ers have all promised to ramp up decades. recalled over lead paint concerns their testing processes to monitor Since there have always been and pieces of toys possibly being safety and quality of their toys. recalls, why such a kerfuffl e over hazardous to children. Right or But he says it will take more than the past month? Beamish says wrong, the “Made in China” label that. it has to do with the product in on toys has developed a black “You can do all the tests you question. eye. want, but if there are fl aws in the “You have a recall on T-shirts, But a research report released design it doesn’t matter if they’re no one cares,” he says. “But when earlier this week reveals that plac- made in Timbuktu or China,” says you’re dealing with potential ing all the blame on China’s facto- Beamish. health hazards, and in this case ries and workers is unfounded As toymakers looking to cut affecting children, people pay because more than three-quarters costs have shifted the source attention.” of toy recalls in recent years were of their toys to other countries, As the fiscally focused holi- triggered by design faults instead there’s concern some have not day shopping season nears, and of manufacturing defects. developed the appropriate infra- toymakers continue to step up Paul Beamish, Director-Asian structure to ensure standards of efforts to safeguard their prod- Management Institute at The Uni- design and manufacture have ucts with consumers, it’s too early versity of Western Ontario’s Rich- been maintained. to tell what the fallout will be ard Ivey School of Business and Beamish and his fellow but Beamish feels the ‘Make in co-author of the report released researchers analyzed toy recalls China” label will survive. by the Asia Pacifi c Foundation of initiated by the U.S. Consumer For more on the report, visit Canada, says if fi ngers are to be Product Safety Commission www.asiapacifi c.ca. pointed, they should aim in the right direction. The University of Manitoba’s Asper School of NEW FALL SESSIONS START SEPTEMBER 17 Sign up for a spot today. Business professor Hari Bapuji, co-authored the report with Join us for our Big Varsity Lindsay Martens, Beamish. OPEN HOUSE! Doctor of “A lot of the problems are in Sept. 27th, 4 - 7 pm Naturopathic Medicine the design of the products and for all Kin & Physio students 15 minute free consult not those who are manufacturing for UWO staff and Meet the practitioners! them,” says Beamish. “People j Strengthens core abdominals students 2nd Floor UCC are assuming it’s all China’s fault j Feel more relaxed, toned and healthy Door Prizes! Larissa Mills, B.A., M.Ed. and that’s just not the case. It’s a j All UWO employees receive corporate rates on all design problem and we wanted pilates and clinical services. $90 for 8 wks of pilates. Director of Pilateez.com The Therapeutic Approach to Women’s Health to shed a little more light on the j Students are always $75 a session Overlooking the Concrete Beach j 10 in mat classes • Personal training 1135 Adelaide St. issue.” j While he agrees China isn’t Private & class lessons on mat and reformer 519.439.3838 Reformer classes by appointment only [email protected] without fault - perhaps with some companies taking shortcuts in the manufacturing of the toys – the majority of the problem comes back to the system of toy design and production. The report says only about 10 per cent of the 550 recalls conducted in the past 20 years by U.S. quality-control authorities were due to manufacturing problems such as lead paint, overheating batteries or inappropriate raw materials. About 77 per cent of all the recalls could be attributed to

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While it is widely believed the can media because of the poten- knee brace when returning to He adds the study was large between these groups exist, these rigid support provided by a func- tial impact of the fi ndings on the sport after ACL reconstruction,” enough and had enough statistical differences are not large enough tional knee brace is best follow- general public . says Birmingham. “There may power to detect even slight dif- to be clinically important,” says ing surgery and rehabilitation, ACL reconstruction surgery is be some patients who will ben- ferences between the functional Birmingham, adding the study research at The University of common, particularly in young, efi t from a brace, and identifying knee brace and sleeve groups. was not designed to test whether Western Ontario has shown oth- athletic individuals. Approxi- these individuals requires further “We can be confi dent that even using a neoprene sleeve was bet- erwise. mately 100,000 ACL reconstruc- research.” if small but true differences ter than using nothing at all. Trevor Birmingham, Canada tions are performed annually, Research Chair in musculoskel- according to the American Acad- etal rehabilitation at Western and emy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine, Birmingham and colleagues has found that for most patients studied 150 athletes prepar- Litchfi eld heading up Fowler Kennedy wearing a hard knee brace is not ing to return to sport following necessary for return to sport. ACL reconstruction. Seventy- Orthopaedic surgeon Robert area of shoulder and knee recon- tre and has served on the board “For patients returning to six patients were randomized to Litchfield will oversee one of structive surgery. of directors for the hospital. He sport after ACL (anterior cruci- receive a functional knee brace North America’s top sport medi- “It is an honour to provide lead- holds memberships in the Ameri- ate ligament) reconstruction, a and 74 to receive a neoprene cine clinics, accepting the posi- ership to an organization with a can Shoulder and Elbow Society, functional knee brace, which is sleeve. tion of medical director for the rich history and reputation for American Academy of Orthopae- sturdy, elaborate, and expensive, The patients were instructed Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine excellence,” says Litchfi eld, who dic Surgeons’ Herodicus Society does not provide advantages over to wear them during all physical Clinic. serves as Director of Education and the Canadian Academy of a soft neoprene elastic sleeve,” activities. Taking over from Peter Fowler, for the Canadian Surgical Tech- Sport Medicine. says Birmingham, who presented The researchers found no sig- who left earlier this year to accept nologies and Advanced Robotics “His experience and back- his fi ndings at the recent annual nifi cant differences between the a new position as Chief Medical and is an associate professor of ground in the fi eld of sport medi- meeting of the American Ortho- groups at one- and two-year fol- Offi cer for The Qatar Orthopae- surgery at the Schulich School of cine is a boon to our patients as paedic Society for Sports Medi- low-up visits. dic and Sports Medicine Clinic Medicine & Dentistry. well as to the staff and physicians cine. “These fi ndings provide strong and Hospital in the Middle East, Litchfi eld is past president of of the clinic,” says Phil Bowman, The study has received wide- evidence that the average patient Litchfi eld brings strong research the medical staff organization for chair of the Fowler Kennedy spread attention in North Ameri- does not require a functional skills and clinical interests in the the London Health Sciences Cen- board of directors.

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Enrolment jumps as Camel Crossing? HBA casts wider net

B Y PAUL MAYNE curricular activities equally. Beijing, Switzerland, Saudi Ara- While not really promoting its bia and others to speak of Ivey’s The Richard Ivey School of undergraduate program in the uniqueness as a business school. Business has begun marketing past, White saw an “underser- While traditional business pro- its blue-ribbon Honours Busi- viced market” for the school to grams offer narrow specializa- ness Administration program tap into. For example, while nor- tions and begin this streaming to a wider audience – a move mally making 40 to 50 high school early in their programs, first- that has generated a substantial visits per year, Ivey stopped in to year Ivey HBA students are increase in applications. 150 schools last year and looks typically in their third year of The objective of the new to reach at least 200 schools this university. “Unlimit Yourself” campaign is year. White says it’s good for young signifi cant growth in the under- Initial numbers show strong students to explore their aca- graduate program over the next growth potential with this strat- demic interests in the fi rst two- few years, in particular growth egy. years of university life, which from other provinces and from In its fi rst year, Ivey received not only offers the opportunity high schools, without a decline in a 51 per cent increase in applica- to learn and grow, but gives all quality of applicants. tions from outside Ontario, and HBA students a more diverse With a current 80-20 split a 40 per cent increase in high- and experienced perspective to between Ontario students and school applications overall. With their business education. those outside the province (fi ve to these advances in place, Ivey is “Explore your possibilities. seven per cent of non-Ontarians also aiming to increase the num- Unlimit yourself, basically,” says are international students), HBA ber of international students as White. “Why would you commit Paul Mayne, Western News Program Director Rod White well as students applying from before you have to. And when You can expect to see just about anything during Orientation Week – says the school has a marketing other universities. you’re ready, we’ll be here.” yes, even camels. The week-long ‘Welcome to Western’ event brought strategy is to build the world’s Ivey has expanded the class- For more on Ivey’s HBA Pro- together more than 4,000 enthusiastic fi rst-year undergraduate stu- best undergraduate program and visitor program and initiated gram, visit www.ivey.uwo.ca/ dents for a wide range of activities such as concerts, games and fund- grow its size. online chats, during which poten- hba. raising endeavours. Demand for the program has tial students and their parents remained strong and applicants can ask questions directly to the continue to impress as the pro- admissions team. The fi rst online gram grows. This year’s first- chat took place in April 2006 and year HBA class consists of about was an overwhelming success. 300 students. By 2009, White hopes to see Senate, Board nominations sought “Our selling point is that we’re the number of first-year HBA distinctive from other under- students grow to more than 350 Western’s Senate and Board of The Senate is seeking nomina- Full information on the elec- graduate programs,” says White, students, with continued growth Governors will open nominations tions to fi ll 26 faculty positions, tions (including candidate and an HBA graduate himself. bi-annually through 2013. Space on Friday to fi ll positions for the one administrative staff, four voter eligibility, the election “We’re kind of a hidden gem.” for the extra students is already coming academic year. graduate students and 14 under- schedule, the nomination form The new campaign drives in place with Ivey recently mov- The Board of Governors is graduate students. and voting procedures for each home differences between Ivey ing its MBA Program to Spencer seeking one faculty member, These terms will commence constituency) may be found at and traditional three- and four- Hall. one graduate student and one Nov. 1 and run to June 20, 2008. www.uwo.ca/univsec/election. year commerce programs and White is part of an international undergraduate student. Terms Nominations close Sept. 24 (4 The names of nominees will be embraces Ivey’s unique qualities, recruitment effort next month will start Nov. 15 and run to June p.m.) for academic constituen- posted on the election website on starting with a selection process which will see him visit places 30, 2008. Nominations close on cies, and Sept. 27 for all other September 28. that weighs academic and extra- such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sept. 27 (4 p.m.). nominations. Former Brazilian president among honourees

The University of Western Organ Transplant Service in Lon- Ontario will provide honorary don and served as the unit’s chief degrees to a former Brazilian from 1984 to 1996. president, celebrated Canadian During this period, he was transplant surgeon and an accom- principal investigator of the plished documentary fi lmmaker. Canadian multi-centre study that The presentations will be made established the importance of next month when Western hosts Cyclosporine in transplantation its 289th convocation. and led to its worldwide use as The award recipients include fi rst-line therapy for transplant Brazil’s 38th President, Fernando rejection. Henrique Cardoso. The ceremonies will take place President of the Federative on the following days: Republic of Brazil from 1995 to 2003, he won both elections by Calvin R. Stiller an absolute majority. Currently, Thursday, October 18, 3:30 p.m. Cardosa is Chair of the Club of Doctor of Science, honoris causa Madrid and co-Chair of the Inter- (D.Sc.) American Dialogue. A sociologist trained at the Calvin Stiller Alanis Obomsawin Fernando Henrique Cardoso Alanis Obomsawin University of São Paulo, he has Friday, October 19, 10 a.m. emerged as an infl uential fi gure in Doctor of Laws, honoris causa the analysis of large-scale social dian documentary fi lmmaker Ala- guished documentary filmmak- accomplished singer/songwriter, (LL.D.) change, international develop- nis Obomsawin. ers. Her seminal work, “Kaneh- engraver and print-maker. ment, dependency, democracy A director at the National Film satake: 270 Years of Resistance,” Calvin R. Stiller is a world Fernando Henrique Cardoso and state reform Board of Canada and member of explored the 1990 Oka crisis. renowned physician, scientist and Friday, October 19, 3:30 p.m. Also being honoured by the uni- the Abenaki Nation, Obomsawin An Officer of the Order of entrepreneur based in London. Doctor of Laws, honoris causa versity is award-winning Cana- is one of Canada’s most distin- Canada, Obomsawin is also an Stiller established the Multi- (LL.D.) WESTERN NEWS SEPTMEBER 13, 2007 5

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

WHY WERE LIBRARIES academic freedom at Western If Western imposed restric- education as articulated in its CLOSED LABOUR DAY in order to curtail military Have An tions on free choice in research 2006 strategic plan, Engag- WEEKEND? research that could contribute that were not imposed by ing the Future. And, of course, to somebody’s death. The sena- other North American uni- throughout 2007, VP Academic tor seemed preoccupied with versities, what would be the and Provost Fred Longstaffe I am reassured to see that “ethical issues” related to killing Opinion? impact on faculty recruit- and his FGS Review Committee Western has successfully main- enemies, rather than with ethical ment? Talented researchers (of which I am a member) have tained its image as a party objections to letting Canadian might dislike the prospect of consulted broadly and worked school rather than as a “leading and allied soldiers be killed or having to endure paperwork, hard toward the creation of a set research-intensive university” injured unnecessarily. The most delays and uncertainty aris- of recommendations to Senate to by closing all of its libraries for certain way to prevent an enemy ing from “ethics” assessments chart the course of graduate edu- the entire Labour Day weekend. in war from killing or wound- not required elsewhere. cation at Western. If there were A brief survey shows that among ing somebody on our side may Kenneth H.W. Hilborn ever a time to remember the Canadian universities Western well be to kill the enemy ﬁ rst. Professor Emeritus of History associations that serve Western’s is not entirely alone in this deci- Anything that saves a Cana- graduate population, it is now. sion: McMaster and York have dian or allied soldier from death MORE STUDENT GROUPS Shannon Dea also closed their libraries. or injury (such as improved Ph.D. (Philosophy), 2007 However, Toronto, Queen’s, body armour or armoured THAN USC SOGS President 2006-2007 McGill, UBC and Dalhousie vehicles) may allow that soldier have all managed to keep at to kill an enemy who would I was disappointed that the MOUNT ALLISON ART least their main libraries open otherwise have lived to kill a Aug. 23 “Special Student Issue” over much of the weekend, clos- Canadian. The same may be featured information about only GALLERY OLDER ing only for the actual holiday said about anything that allows one of Western’s three student on Monday. Boston University, a wounded soldier to return to associations, the University As a Western alumnus (B Yale, Williams College and the duty. Thus, to please the sena- Students’ Council (USC), neglect- Mus, 1988; PhD 1994), I have University of Michigan were all tor, medical research leading ing both the MBA Association long known and loved the McIn- open, although Yale seems to be to more effective treatment of (MBAA) and the Society of tosh Gallery. However, as the closed on Labour Day itself. A wounds (possibly relevant to Graduate Students (SOGS). The Vice-President (Academic and check of one less-than-prominent civilian injuries in accidents) USC is, of course, the largest of Research) of Mount Allison Uni- campus in the Massachusetts might have to be limited, as well the three organizations, and pro- versity, I need to correct a state- state system reveals that as research leading to improved vides important services to the ment made in Western News of Worcester State College closed communications, computers Western community. However, May 24 and also found on the all libraries all weekend. Where and guidance systems -- all of thousands of Western students McIntosh web site. The Owens does that place us, actually? which may facilitate more accu- belong not to the USC, but to Art Gallery at Mount Allison was Wishing that we might live up rate artillery and air support, SOGS or the MBAA. Featuring established in 1895, half a cen- to the reputation we advertise. killing more of the enemy but only the USC does a disservice to tury before the McIntosh, and is Sandra Mangsen perhaps fewer non-combatants. these students, and to the asso- in fact the oldest university gal- Associate Professor Technology developed in civil- ciations to which they belong. lery in Canada. Information on Don Wright Faculty of Music ian research may have uses in This is especially disappointing the gallery and its programs may war, and the fruits of military in the current context. As you be found at: www.mta.ca/owens/. SENATOR WOULD research may have peaceful Paul Mayne, Western News are no doubt aware, President CURTAIL ACADEMIC applications. Are clear distinc- Why waste your originality on trafﬁ c Paul Davenport is a provincial Stephen McClatchie tions feasible? Radar began as signs, like this one on Perth Drive and national leader in the move- Vice-President, Academic and FREEDOM a military project, and helped near the John Labatt Visual Arts ment to expand graduate studies. Research to kill enemy bomber crews in building, when Western News pro- Indeed, the provincial graduate Mount Allison University According to Western News 1940, but it is now vital to the vides space for letters to the editor expansion for which he is largely (May 24), one member of Sen- safety of civilian ships and air- and viewpoint articles? Sends sub- responsible inspired Western’s ate has suggested restricting craft as well as to combat planes. missions to [email protected]. new emphasis on graduate A new year brings resolutions. Do you have new academic year resolutions?

Steriol Gougoulias Michelle Perez-Butlin Jesse Roza Stephanie Wong Diana Browne Masters Physiotherapy I Social Science II Civil Engineering II Masters Physiotherapy I Masters Physiotherapy I think I would do the same thing I’ve done for My new academic resolution is to improve on Study a little harder. Last year I didn’t study My academic resolution would be to try and do I’m trying to be a little more outgoing, meeting four years. Study hard, try to avoid drinking on my marks so that I can get into law school and as much. My resolution would be to study all my readings on time. I hate being behind new people. It would be good to meet different the weekend, eat well, sleep well, and exercise. maybe do some volunteering. Last year I was prior to classes and not just the night before and I ﬁ nd that if you get behind you can’t people. There’s probably something that I can do better busy getting oriented with school and now I’m exams. I need it to reinforce my memory. That focus in class. but I’m going to keep with what I’ve been doing able to do more with my time. way when I go to class I can retain what I’ve because it seems to work for me. learned better.

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B Y BOB KLANAC pounds that are given off, par- eastern Ontario to determine size ticularly organic compounds, are as well as where they enter the A meteor study project by the key to understanding what kind “There is evidence atmosphere. University of Western Ontar- of process might have affected “We have half a dozen sites reg- io’s Department of Physics and or changed the organic molecules that a lot of the istering information,” he says. Astronomy may one day yield on earth.” organic material at the “Collingwood, Orangeville, Ham- secrets about how much of earth’s The Meteor Physics Group surface of the earth ilton, Tavistock, Western and our organic matter came from space. monitors meteors as they burn observatory at Elginfield have “Four billion years ago these up in the atmosphere. may been delivered technical equipment.” meteors brought a lot of organic “It’s an overview of what hap- by extraterrestrial “We measure the light they pro- particles to earth,” says Peter pens with many different instru- duce and the low-frequency emis- Brown, Physics and Astronomy ments,” says Brown. bodies.” sions. They tell us what happens associate professor and a mem- Cameras, sensitive micro- Peter Brown, researcher to the meteors when they hit us, ber of the Western Meteor Phys- phones and radars capture the Physics and Astronomy where they are from and what ics Group. sounds and sights of the objects their physical properties are.” “What happens to these parti- which Brown says are then com- Brown says they started link- cles when they burn up and what pared against similar data from ing together the various technol- happens to the chemical com- several other cameras located in Peter Brown ogy and facilities about two to three years ago, with the radar in particular taking seven years to bring into the mix. “The infrasound microphones were set up with funding from Natural Resources Canada,” says Brown. “It’s the only infrasound array in Canada other than one in Manitoba.” Unlike Western’s research- based meteor project, Brown says the infrasound facility in Manitoba is part of an international monitoring system of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization, mandated by the United Nations. Although they’ve only been Review of the Office of the getting data for a fairly short period of time, Brown says their Vice-Provost (Academic Programs & Students) [Registrar] ﬁ rst set of data from the last six months is already yielding valuable insights. A Senate Selection Committee for the position of Vice-Provost (Academic Programs & “We’ve just started getting Students) [Registrar] has been constituted and is now engaged in a review of the operations of full-up analysis and have been that area in preparation for the selection of the next Vice-Provost (Academic Programs & able to measure the amount of energy released by meteors, the Students) [Registrar]. Input from faculty, staff and students forms an important part of the amount of light given off and how assessment of the unit’s administration, procedures, and the enhancement of the educational they ionize when they enter the atmosphere,” he says. programs as they relate to the overall scholastic experience. This input should support Western’s “There’s a couple of areas of academic plans for the future. It will also be most valuable as the Committee develops a sense of significance. We’ll understand more about what meteorites are the characteristics that are most important in the Vice-Provost (Academic Programs & Students) made of and further the study of [Registrar] and for the selection process itself. the comets and asteroids which they come from.” Brown says that the data will External Reviewers will visit the campus on Monday, October 1, 2007. They will meet with allow them to update models of members of the University administration and with representatives of particular constituencies meteor entry as well as study the meteor material itself. from across the university, including students, to seek their views about the portfolio’s “There is evidence that a lot of operations. The External Reviewers are: the organic material at the surface of the earth may been delivered by extraterrestrial bodies,” Julia Christensen Hughes, Former Director, Teaching Support Services, University of Guelph he says. Neil Gold, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, University of Windsor Comets and asteroids are abun- dant sources of organics and water, he says, and the building Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to make written submissions regarding any aspect of blocks for the emergence of life. “The fate of those organic mole- the area’s operations and the characteristics required of a successful Vice-Provost (Academic cules and what changed occurred Programs & Students) [Registrar] at this time. Submissions may be addressed directly to: are important to the origins of early life on earth,” says Brown. “External Reviewers – Vice-Provost (Academic Programs & Students) [Registrar], c/o The “We want to really understand Office of the Provost,” prior to September 28, 2007. Submissions addressed in this manner will the fate of meteors.” be reviewed only by the External Reviewers and will otherwise be held in strict confidence.

Those wishing to make comments directly to the Selection Committee may address them to: Dr. Clear that old Fred Longstaffe, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), and Chair of the Selection Committee stuff in your for the Vice-Provost (Academic Programs & Students) [Registrar], Stevenson-Lawson Building, basement! Room 115, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B8. These submissions will be shared with Committee Members, but otherwise kept in strict confidence. To be of most value to the Committee’s work, your contributions should be received by September 28, 2007. Advertise in Western News Classiﬁ eds Go to: www.WesternNews.ca WESTERN NEWS SEPTMEBER 13, 2007 7

Nutrition in the City A monthly feature promoting healthy diets Avoiding the Frosh 15

B y Ju l i e Ro c h e f o r t

he Frosh 15: It’s big, About the writer scary, and may happen to you ... but why? I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. T We’ve all been This year I have signed on with Western News to write warned, we’ve all seen it hap- articles about today’s nutrition concerns and trends. pen to our friends, and we I’m in my third year of an Honors Specialization in Foods Healthy non-smokers 18-45 years all think it won’t happen to and Nutrition at Brescia University College. I have also us. What is it? The notori- been elected VP Nutrition for the Student Human Ecology needed as volunteers at a new ous Frosh 15 (a.k.a. 15 lbs of Association, a club at Brescia, and elected Sports Chair- research clinic. Must be available weight gain in your first year). man for the international women’s fraternity, Kappa Alpha There are many sugges- Theta. I’m a certified personal trainer through Can-Fit-Pro. for 2 full clinic days, and pass a tions to explain this weight Why write an article about nutrition? The first and obvi- gain – not knowing how to ous reason would be because today’s obesity rates are health screening visit. Multiple cook (besides boiling water to rising, fast. I am not saying you are obese nor am I say- make KD) or the assumption ing that Western students are. As university students, we blood samples to be taken during that a healthy meal costs too have the opportunity to educate those who are at risk, much on a student budget. such as children and adolescents. They look up to us. clinic days. Could this weight gain pos- Assisting me in this endeavour is June Matthews, a Reg- sibly be due to a lack of interest istered Dietitian and an Assistant Professor in Brescia’s in healthy eating and physical Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences at Brescia Reimbursement of activity or is the culprit late University College. We hope you will find the informa- night munchies and high- tion useful, either for yourself or to help others. up to $200 upon completion calorie beers? What about time management? With classes, Yours nutritionally, of the entire study. homework, labs, seminars, Julie Rochefort volunteer hours, and maybe Call Acclaim Pharma Research at a part-time job, students are very busy. Are students finding 519-657-4222 Ext.277 it hard to fit everything in? H2O is the way to go! a) the convenience of it being on Now that we have an idea of campus, where you are almost for further information. Almost everyone knows that every day; and how it may happen, let’s see the body is primarily made up what you can do to prevent it. b) it’s free, so it’s not eating up of water (approximately 60 per your budget for nutritious meals! Below are tricks that will cent). No wonder your body allow you to eat healthy with- A healthy you isn’t rocket sci- needs at least four bottles of ence and it doesn’t take much out eating away at your budget water to keep it hydrated and or putting a damper on your time. It’s all about balance: functioning properly through- nutritious food paired with social life. Organization is the out the day (sort of like need- key to being able to balance physical activity. It could also ing oil in your car—without oil help you avoid the Frosh 15! everything from studying and what happens to the engine?). partying to cooking and work- For more information visit: ing out. A healthy student is less www.dietitiansofcanada.ca stressed, has more energy, and Be Active and www.eatrightontario.ca can recall more information It’s to your advantage that from their short and long term The writer is a third-year Brescia University Western offers students a free College student specializing in Food and memory. Who doesn’t want that? gym membership right here on Nutrition Sciences. For more about Julie Continuing Studies All right, here are the tricks: campus. Campus Recreation is Rochefort, ([email protected]) please located in the lower level of the see the attached introduction. This article personal & professional development - post-degree programs - corporate training Eating breakfast will UCC. They offer weight training was reviewed by June Matthews, Assistant fuel your day upstairs and an aerobics studio Professor, Food and Nutritional Sciences at downstairs … for free! You have: Brescia University College Explore culture, We’ve all heard this one history and politics before. After eight hours of fasting, your body is hungry with Continuing and depleted of energy stores. 7%,#/-%"!#+ Studies at Western Make sure you give your body 7%34%2. nothing but the best. Eating a 7%g2%3/#,/3% nutritious meal in the morn- 4/#!-053 In the Footsteps of ing, such as cereal with skim $ONgTFORGETTOUSEOURCOUPONSINTHE 7ESTERN2EGISTRATION(ANDBOOK the Impressionists milk and a piece of fruit, will Oct 1 - Nov 12 let your body know you care! Politics 101: A Little Bit Double-cooking of Everything Rather than cooking one piece Oct 4 - Nov 8 of chicken/fish/beef, cook two /XFORD3TREET7ESTJUSTEASTOF7HARNCLIFFE2D ,ONDON and save one for your lunch tomorrow. It’s an easy way to Develop your writing add protein to your diet and Part-time Employment skills with Continuing is a great time-buster! For The SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM is currently looking for staff Studies at Western non meat-eaters, chick peas for their recreational based before and after school programs. and beans are a great addi- Are you . . . ✔ looking for part-time employment that will ﬁt within your school schedule? tion to a salad with about 15 Humour Writing: grams of protein per cup. ✔ currently enrolled in, or completed your degree in education, sociology, psychology or child & family related courses? Jest for Laughs ✔ experienced working with groups of school aged children? Sep 27 - Nov 1 Travelling snacks ✔ available Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and/or 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.? If you have answered yes to these questions, then we have the ideal job for you! Carrot sticks, apples, grapes, Submit resume and cover letter to: and granola bars – all are great Attention: Margo Weese Fax: for boosting your sugar for Human Resources Assistant (519)471-5679 London Children’s Connection Email: uwo.ca/cstudies that last 30 minutes of class 346 Wonderland Road S. [email protected] www.lcc.on.ca Downtown Campus 519.661.3658 Galleria London that seems to take forever. London, ON N6K 1L3 8 SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 WESTERN NEWS Schulich clinic offers low-cost mouthguards

B Y BOB KLANAC noon, in the Adult Clinic. “We do it for special needs low-cost appliances. Western Road. The bridge to the The clinic charges $30 for the cases that we have,” says Clinic There is no pre-registration for dental clinic is at the east end of Dental students, faculty and dental athletic mouth appliance Administrator Linda Monteith. the clinic says Monteith and peo- the lot. staff at Western’s Schulich School with proceeds going to a dental “For members of the community ple will be taken on a fi rst-come, The fi nished mouthguards can of Medicine & Dentistry are hold- care fund for patients in need. who maybe can’t afford it.” fi rst-served basis. be picked up starting Oct 1. ing the sixth annual mouthguard Custom dental appliances typi- Monteith says that typically 30 Free parking is available in the For more details call 519-661- clinic on Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. til cally cost about $400. to 60 people take advantage of the Siebens-Drake parking lot off 3389.

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Weekly spotlight on Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities volunteering, study abroad and service-learning The University of Western Ontario A year in

Applications and nominations are invited for the a strong record of research and scholarly achievement position of Dean, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, in areas relevant to the academic mission of the France The University of Western Ontario. Faculty, and a record of achievement in administration that demonstrates the ability both to balance The University of Western Ontario has a total enrol- fairly the demands of a multi-departmental Faculty beckons ment of over 33,000 full-time equivalent students in and to capitalize on opportunities for synergy. A com- graduate, undergraduate and professional programs. mitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and to the If you can speak French like The Faculty of Arts and Humanities encompasses value of research in and across the multiple areas Gerard Depardieu and have a sense of academic adventure the Departments of Classical Studies, English, Film represented in the Faculty is essential. This challenging then studying in France for a year Studies, French Studies, Modern Languages and position demands superb interpersonal skills and might be the answer. The Ontario/ Literatures, Philosophy, Visual Arts, and Women’s sound judgment to provide leadership for the Rhône-Alpes (O/RA) Program is Studies and Feminist Research. It also houses an continuing development of the academic programs, a province-wide program that incorporates universities in the interdisciplinary program in Linguistics and a program research, and creative life within the Faculty and Rhone-Alpes Region of France in Writing, and is a key contributor to the Centre for within the University. and Ontario. The program is open the Study of Theory and Criticism. to undergraduate students in any The University of Western Ontario is committed faculty or program at Western. There are more than 15 universi- Western is known for providing the highest quality of to employment equity and welcomes applications ties in France to choose from. undergraduate and graduate education in the arts from all qualified women and men, including visible Contact: For information or and humanities, with an extremely vigorous curriculum minorities, aboriginal people and persons with to apply visit the International across the disciplines. The Faculty has a strong com- disabilities. Exchange Program ofﬁ ce in Room 200, University Community Cen- mitment to interdisciplinarity and a significant profile tre; call (519) 661-2111 Ext. 85196; of scholarly accomplishment. The Selection Committee expects to begin its review email [email protected] of candidates in early October. In 2006-07, the full-time professoriate in Arts and Get Involved! is a weekly feature highlighting personal growth opportunities for students. Humanities totalled 139; Faculty registration was To receive consideration, applications (including an Contact Bob Klanac at [email protected] 1,449 full-time undergraduates, 112 master’s, and up-to-date curriculum vitae and the names of at least 178 doctoral students. Arts and Humanities is also three referees), nominations or expressions of interest a substantial academic resource for other Faculties should be received prior to September 15, 2007. and programs across the campus, whose students Acetaminophen avail themselves of the opportunity to study in these All correspondence should be submitted in confidence areas to achieve a broad, humanistic education. to the address shown below: equals

A dedicated non-academic staff provides strong naproxen in administrative, technical, and student counselling support for the Faculty mission. Further information kid’s sprains may be found at www.uwo.ca/arts. Janet Wright & Associates Inc. Although naproxen is some- 174 Bedford Road, Suite 200, times considered more effective The appointment, to be effective July 1, 2008, is for than acetaminophen in the relief a period of five years, renewable. The Dean is Toronto, Ontario M5R 2K9 of pain and inﬂ ammation, a new expected to lead a Faculty distinguished in scholar- Fax: (416) 923-8311 London, Ont. study shows both ship and teaching. Candidates should possess both [email protected] work equally well to relieve ankle sprain-related discomfort and dis- ability in children. The research, published in The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, was conducted by a team led by Janet Wright & Associates Inc. Michael Rieder, Professor of Pae- diatrics, Physiology and Phar- Senior-level recruitment for the public and not-for-profit sectors macology and Medicine at Schu- www.jwasearch.com lich School of Medicine & Den- tistry, The University of Western Ontario. Rieder is also a scientist with the Children’s Health Research Institute of the Lawson Health Research Institute. V ISIT US ONLINE AT: WWW.WESTERNN EWS. CA The report can be viewed at www.theannals.com WESTERN NEWS SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 9 UN hiring practices differ among duty stations

Continued from page 1 for example advocacy, communications, logistics, fi nan- in international relations at Lan- cial management, conference caster University in the United organization, interpretation and Kingdom. I applied for the translation. Specializing in areas Junior Professional Consultant outside of the general sphere of (JPC) program run by the United international relations may open Nations Association in Canada more doors for you than you (UNAC) a short time after fi nish- expect. ing my degree. The program These are important aspects placed me at UNIDIR for a six- to consider and work through month period. I was then hired before launching into a job on by the institution at the end of search. This is not to say that this term. you need to be infl exible or stick The United Nations comprises rigidly to your choices. It is many different organizations possible that new avenues and in various locations around the options will make themselves world. Internships are a good open to you at a later stage way of getting a fl avour of the in your career. But knowing type of work that is done by broadly what you want to do, these organizations. Yet it is where you want to go and why important to remember that you want to go there will give the most of these opportunities are journey more purpose. unpaid. In some cases a depart- Above all remember to stay ment may have some funding optimistic and to have a fi rm available, for only a modest belief in yourself and what you stipend. Geneva, in particular, is are capable of achieving. an expensive city, so you would It is also important to consider need to fi nd a way to fund your the non-academic component stay if you choose this option. of your education. Developing When applying for an intern- UN Photo/Martine Perret your soft skills, such as network- ship at an organization within the Canadian students attracted to international career opportunities with the United Nations and other agencies may ing, people management, and UN system, it is useful to keep fi nd getting a foot in the door tougher than expected. In this image taken last month as part of a UN assessment crisis and stress management, in mind that this route does not of humanitarian needs in Timor-Leste, Eslam Elsebaey (right), Viqueque District Commander, talks to residents to will form a critical part of your guarantee a long-term position. identify witnesses to events during recent civil unrest. professional and private life. In fact, in some cases, you are Potential employers value these not even allowed to apply for nizations. The competition for positions in locations around the However, amid the euphoria skills and your ability to handle a UN post for six months after these positions is high and the world. of fi nishing our studies few of us diffi cult situations as much as your internship period comes to recruiting process can take some It is true that most of these put our minds to the long-term, your educational qualifi cations. an end. time. jobs require at least a Master’s in particular about where the Remember to also enjoy the Another way of securing an The hiring practices of UN degree. But, in my opinion, work choices will lead us in the future. personal side of an international entry-level position at a UN organizations can differ among experience counts for much It is important to know the working environment. organization is through sitting duty stations such as New York, more. Agencies across the UN issue areas that would capture My life in Switzerland has the offi cial entrance examina- Vienna and Nairobi. However, system look for individuals who your interest over the course given me the opportunity to tion. However, the exam is only information about all of these can demonstrate (among other of your career whatever it may live and work with a culturally open to citizens of under-repre- positions and the different stipu- competencies) leadership, orga- eventually be. Do your inter- diverse group of people. And sented states. The list of eligible lations are easily available on the nizational, oral and writing skills. ests lie in humanitarian issues? yes, this diversity also extends nationalities changes each time, internet. It is important to keep this in Human rights? Security? Read to our musical preferences. I so it is important to consult it Most students to whom I mind when applying for student widely on these subjects and talk now live in one of the most cap- before applying. have spoken tend to forget that positions or summer internships to those who work in these areas. tivatingly beautiful areas of the Some governments have also opportunities to work abroad are during your undergraduate and You then need to imagine the world. It almost makes it bear- put in place programs to fund not only confi ned to organiza- graduate years. There are many type of work that you can see able not being the most sought entry-level positions for their tions within the United Nations summer jobs in Canada and yourself doing. International after musician in Europe! citizens at certain international system. There is the diplomatic abroad that offer the possibility and non-governmental organiza- organizations. Several govern- corps for example and many to develop such skills. Research tions are not simply comprised The views expressed in this article are the sole ments, Canada included, have non-governmental and private these organizations well and if of political analysts or policy responsibility of the author. They do not neces- Junior Professional Offi cer sector organizations that offer possible talk to others who have experts. There is a broad spec- sarily refl ect the views or opinions of the United placements with various orga- internships and fi eld and offi ce pursued such opportunities. trum of work that is required, Nations, UNIDIR, its staff members or sponsors. Western integral to Medical Hall of Fame

B Y BOB KLANAC asset. Having it in the city and play.” – viruses that infect and destroy Keon, born in 1935, is known The 10th anniversary of the being able to host another din- The Oct. 2 induction ceremony bacteria – while at the Institut de nationally and internationally Canadian Medical Hall of Fame’s ner in London allows us to show at the Hilton hotel in London Pasteur in Paris in 1915. A vaga- for his work in cardiology and (CMHF) Induction Ceremony on our support for this very special brings fi ve new members to the bond scholar and self-taught sci- cardiac surgery. Keon founded October 2 is a point of pride for institution.” hall, two of whom are still active entist, d’Herelle was recognized the University of Ottawa’s Heart The University of Western Ontar- The CMHF exhibit hall in medical researchers. as laying the foundation for the Institute, a highly specialized io’s Schulich School of Medicine downtown London highlights ■ Elizabeth Bagshaw (1881 – study of molecular biology. cardiac institution which dedi- & Dentistry. the accomplishments of leading 1982), member of the Order of ■ Jean Dussault’s (1941 – 2003) cates 50 per cent of its space to “Western was involved at the Canadian medical pioneers and Canada (1972) with an honourary single contribution to medicine research in modern prevention outset,” says Carol Herbert, Dean Canadian contributions to global degree from McMaster Univer- made a towering impact world- and treatment of coronary artery of the Schulich School of Medi- health care. sity was the medical director of wide. A simple screening test disease. cine & Dentistry. “We’ve been Janet Tufts, CMHF Executive Canada’s fi rst, illegal, birth con- developed by Dussault in the ■ No single cognitive scientist supporters as a university, and Director, says the combination of trol clinic, a position she held for mid-70s at the Université Laval has made a greater impact on the the medical school in particular.” the hall, the hospitals and West- 34 years. As a family doctor, Bag- resulted in more than 100,000 understanding of human memory Herbert is co-chair of this ern make London “a real hotbed shaw traveled about Hamilton by children being saved from irre- than psychologist Endel Tulving, year’s ceremonies and Health for healthcare.” horse and carriage, bicycle and versible mental retardation due born in 1927.Tulving continues Sciences Dean Jim Weese is a “All of this makes London a later by car serving many low- to congenital hypothyroidism. A to publish ground-breaking work member of the hall’s induction perfect location for the Canadian income families until retiring at Member of the Order of Canada often proposing controversial committee. Medical Hall of Fame,” she says. age 95. (1988), Dussault was nominated ideas backed by sound empiri- “We believe that honouring our “Western certainly recognizes ■ Once described as the “Indi- for the Nobel Prize in Medicine cal evidence. A recipient of the Canadian health science heroes is the value of celebrating and hon- ana Jones of science”, Montre- in 1982. Gairdner International Award extremely important,” says Her- ouring Canadian medical heroes al-born Felix d’Herelle (1873 – ■ An officer of the Order of (2005) Tulving is an offi cer of the bert. “The museum is a national and the important role that they 1949) discovered bacteriophages Canada (1984) Senator Wilbert Order of Canada (2006).