research. One of these, the National Research Agriculture is responsible for many projects Council, provides its largest bulk of money in OAC, OVC and the College of Biological through operating and major equipment Science. grants. It also offers negotiated development One of the most significant federally NEWS grants such as the one received by members of financed research projects is the Cassava the College of Biological Science for a study Program of Cl AT (International Centre for of the physiological basis of animal migration. Research in Tropical Agriculture) in Colombia. One of NRC's newly established PRAI (Project Over $200,000 in contracts has been BULLETIN Research Applicable in Industry) grants, which negotiated with IDRC (International Develop­ support university research significant to ment Research Centre) for Guelph faculty Canadian industry, has been awarded to a and students to participate in this program, group coordinated by Professor J. R. Stevens which fulfils the University objective of in Physics, for research into the polymeriza­ achieving greater involvement in international tion process of rubber. activities. Success in this research will The Medical Research Council, which has contribute to the food supply for the vast provided many grants for the OVC, and the populations of the tropics. UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH Canada Council, which covers research in the Grants are also provided by Ontario arts, social sciences and the humanities, are Vol. 17 — No. 39 September 27, 1973 government ministries. The Ministry of the other national granting agencies. Canada Natural Resources has funded several specific Council grants have financed Professor studies and the Ministry of the Environment J. Sadek's (Fine Art) archeological studies in has sponsored research into the aspects of Spain, the Department of History's Scottish pesticides (Environmental Biology and Crop Studies, and two large economics projects. Science)and waste disposal (OAC). These are the two largest Canada Council Increases in funds from business and grants in the history of the University, industry have occured over the past year. This Many sources totalling $39,707. One, the Growth of is an area of support expected to increase with Canadian Economy, has been awarded to the establishment of the Food Industry Professor R. E. Ankli; the other, a Study of Research Institute, a cooperative project provide funds Labor Mobility, to Professor J. Vanderkamp. among the University, the Federal Government The greatest increase in funds (65%) during and the Canadian food industry. Other the past year has been from Federal Govern­ funds have come from Protein Foods Corp. ment departments and agencies. Research Ltd. for the development of new processes for research financed by the Department of the Environ­ for the meat industry (College of Biological ment includes a study of aspects of water Science and OAC), and from the Banting Despite the growing scarcity of money for control by the Department of Zoology Research Foundation for a study of glucagon university research, University of Guelph and the School of Engineering, and a large and its role in diabetes (Chemistry). faculty have managed not only to maintain project undertaken by the Department of Land Increases in grants from industry indicate their level of research funds, but also to Resource Science to study the utilization of the growing involvement of the University in increase it. This may be accounted for in sewage sludge. The federal Department of society. part by the nature of the research undertaken by Guelph professors. Significant projects have been supported by "The type of research University of Guelph other levels of government as well. A study faculty want to do is what research sponsors of conceptual development in young children want done," explained Dean of Research, W. E. by Professor N. Bowen in Psychology has been Tossell, "--that is, studies relevant to the jointly financed by the Wellington County needs of society. It is encouraging that in Board of Education and the Ontario Ministry this age of financial constraint we have been of Education. Another project, the ecological able to secure a balance between mission- study of the Hanlon Creek watershed, was oriented research and the knowledge-oriented completed through funds from municipal research supported by NRC, Canada Council government. and Medical Council," he told the Bulletin A few foundations and non-profit agencies before leaving on his year's sabbatical. have also supported research at Guelph. Over the past three years the Ontario Usually these are innovative projects or Ministry of Agriculture and Food has provided feasibility studies, which are not readily approximately two-thirds of all research money funded by national granting agencies, govern­ at Guelph. Because of this imbalance and ments or industry. Some private donations also because of the relatively static supply are also received for research. of these funds, research in other areas has Another source of funds for University of been encouraged by means of an information Guelph faculty is the money distributed system developed by the Office of Research. by the University's Research Advisory Board. Three different methods are used to inform These funds are used to assist faculty in faculty of available research funds: a calendar carrying out their initial research at the of research fund sources; memos sent to University. This puts them in a better department chairmen; and the Research Grant position to compete for off-campus funds. Call, published in the News Bulletin, reminding Professor F. F. Gilbert, shown here, and Two projects supported by these funds are professors of deadlines for applications. Professor R. C. Anderson are working on a the interdepartmental feasibility study of During 1972 funds from sources other Canadian National Sportsman's show sponsored research in the Hudson Bay Lowlands, and than OMAF increased 25%. study of the effects of the parasite parelaphos- Landscape and Life, an interdisciplinary National granting agencies are the major trongylus tenuis on moose populations when study of the relationship between landscape fund granting agencies for Canadian university they share the same genera! range as deer. and life in Wellington County. Discussion of CUA brief dominates senate

September 18, 1973 Meeting sole source of regular operating income for at other universities are processed first if the university system. Individual univer­ they come in first. Consideration of this year's brief from the sities are being asked to approve the principle The brief points out the hardships University to the provincial Committee on of the plan, with a view to further discussions involved in the capital freeze and recommends University Affairs took up the lion's share at a future COU meeting. that revisions in the present formula be of the first meeting of the new Senate last Other reports dealt with at the COU made as soon as possible. It suggests that week. The brief had been prepared by the meeting included: report on goals and an updated value for the cost of space more Committee on Academic Priorities and, as policies for graduate development concerning in keeping with present construction costs be explained by the committee's chairman the 5-year plan of Lakehead University; adopted. Vice-president J. P. Smith, is being rushed chemistry and economics planning assess­ through in order to meet deadlines. These ments; report on a proposal for revision of included getting the approval of the Board Increase Continuing Education the operating grants formula and the U. of T. of Governors at their September meeting resolution on measurement of achievements Like the COPSE report, the senate commit­ and having the final version ready to present of applicants. tee recommends increased government to CUA at a meeting on campus on October support of continuing education courses to 29. make learning a process that continues In introducing the brief Dr. Smith said, Report stresses quality "the University does more than respond to through life. At present, programs in this area are limited by having to be virtually a list of questions provided by CUA. The As with the University's aims and self supporting. brief begins with statements of particular objectives report, the stress of this year's concern to us, and which the committee feels brief to the Committee on University Another area of university effort largely are pertinent to present-day University life." Affairs is on the quality of education. The overlooked by government is the assistance While the brief was finally approved, University's concern is that unless financial given by faculty in conferences and other Senate members queried its recommendations restraints on the universities are eased there meetings concerned with community rather and statements for more than one and half will be a "serious erosion of both instruction than strictly academic needs. Although hours. During this time, over 15 senators and research in Ontario universities." The universities recognize these activities as part spoke to the brief and made several recommen­ increase in the cost of living has not been met of their community involvement, the commit­ dations for deletions, additions and editorial by increased operating revenue at the univer­ tee feels the amount of resources used in changes. Some were put in the form of a sities which have been even more severely meeting social needs should be recognized motion and a vote taken. The Committee of restricted than the schools and hospitals by the CUA and the Ministry of Education. Academic Priorities was left with the final by financial cut-backs. Meet here October 29 responsibility of making the changes to conform Although convinced of the advantages of The brief includes suggestions on topics with Senate's wishes in drawing together the formula financing, the brief prepared by final draft of the Brief. requested by CUA chairman Reva Gerstein the senate committee on academic priorities, for submission before the CUA meeting points out that unless the system is modified, COU report which will be held here October 29. universities are driven to lower admission Among these is a recommendation that standards and engage in competition for Reports of recent meetings of the Council 50 be set as a maximum class size for one students. This leads to "inappropriate of Ontario Universities also commanded professor with provision for an instructor efforts to cater to supposed student whims considerable attention by Senate members. for every 25 or less students when the class Professor Norma Bowen, the President's rather than real student needs." numbers more than 50. academic colleague on the council, led the Another factor that could contribute to Another area of concern is the need for discussion on the July and September lowered standards is the impact of the open more cooperation between universities to meetings. Of most interest was a plan now high school curriculum on university avoid duplication and to share information. being considered by COU, whereby Ontario programs. Universities are being driven to universities would help each other out of compensate for gaps in freshman learning by New Ph.D. program financial difficulties. altering their programs and increasing President Winegard, who is also COU guidance services. The brief mentions the innovative programs chairman, left his senate chair in order to get which propose a Ph.D. in some subjects in involved in the discussion. The proposal cooperation with industry and one year would eliminate the need of universities Encouraging elitism post-graduate diploma programs for such experiencing a short-fall in enrolment, purposes as updating in teaching and natural being forced to go to the province for The present student aid system is forcing sciences. extra funds. Through the aegis of COU and universities to collaborate in an elitism that There is much concern in the brief on by an agreed formula, the universities brings only students whose parents are able financing, and the disadvantages of the slip meeting or exceeding enrolment projections and willing to support them into the univer­ year system when enrolment is rising, as would turn over monies for a limited period sities. The committee recommends that well as the severe shortage of capital support of two or three years to those experiencing the CUA urge the government to increase for OVC building. financial difficulties because of enrolment student assistance, and incorporate a cost The proposals for capital formula financing short-falls. This, said the president, would of living factor into the plan. It also listed as necessary components are: an avoid the embarassment of a university having recommends that Guelph spring semester existing space inventory at a given point of to go hat-in-hand to the government with the grant applications be given priority over time, measures of the building space consequent line-by-line scrutiny of its budget. others, as spring semester students have required according to kinds and quantities The self-help proposal would mean that been receiving their money weeks after the of use or projected use, index of dollar the basic income unit formula, without semester starts. At present applications for costs and a provision for up-dating and special additional grants, would provide the grants that will be used in the fall by students maintaining the space inventory. 2 Senate continued from page 2

MOTIONS Board of Undergraduate Studies . Senate was informed that Norma V. Bowen, Psychology, is chairman of the Board for 1973-74. . Senate accepted the list of graduands for fall convocation. The list includes 137 general arts; 50 honors arts; 22 general science; nine honors science; one DVM; one B.Sc. in Agriculture; and three Bachelors of Applied Science.

. Senate was informed that M. Cocivera, Chemistry, is chairman of the standing committee on schedules of studies, academic regulations and course changes with the following members: G. D. Bedell, Hotel and Food Administration; W. D. Evans, Horticul­ tural Science; A. G. Holmes, Registrar; and J. H. Sabry, Family Studies and one student still to be appointed. Senate was also informed that R. G. Thomson, Pathology, is chairman of the committee on course duplication. L. W. Abbott, History; K. J. Duncan, Sociology and Anthropology; R. W. Ollerhead, Physics; and B. L. Walker, Professor Slinger and Young Cho inspect brook trout which will be released and later recaptured Nutrition, are members with one student to to determine possible correlation between diet and ability to survive. be appointed.

. Senate approved a listing of membership from all programs on the program committee S.J. Slinger receives grant- for 1973-74. . Senate was informed of 12 course additions for the 1973 fall semester; 18 will study fish nutrition course deletions for the 1973 fall semester; and two additions for the 1974 winter A $32,000 Environment Canada grant has then Department of Lands and Forests. semester. been awarded to Department of Nutrition Officials had been using fish diets recommend­ chairman Professor S. J. Slinger for a series ed by American research centres and the of studies on fish nutrition. The grant was results in Ontario had been unsatisfactory. Board of Graduate Studies awarded through the Fisheries and Marine Professor Slinger and his associates were . Senate approved the addition of the Services branch of the federal Department of provided with a $12,000 grant to finance their following names to the graduate faculty: the Environment. work. Additional funds were provided by J. K. Barclay, Biomedical Science; J. F. The nutrition study is part of the research the University's Research Advisory Board. Bligh, English; J. Hurnik, Animal and being done in aquaculture by the department. A student at the university can take Poultry Science; R. W. Phidd, Political Aquaculture is the artificial culture of fishes aquaculture as an area of expertise by taking Studies; R. E. Thomas, Sociology and and other aquatic forms for food and recrea­ certain courses offered by the different Anthropology; and K. V. Ujimoto, Sociology tion. With food and protein scarcities colleges on campus. and Anthropology. For associated faculty: becoming an ever-increasing danger, scientists In explaining the importance of aquaculture, J. M. Elliott, CDA/Crop Science; H. B. Huff, hope to find some of the answers in the study Professor Slinger noted that areas of abundant CDA/ZAgricultural Economics; G. P. Lumis, of salt and fresh water life-forms. fish life, such as Lake St. Clair have been temporary/Horticultural Science; J. L. Currently, Professor Slinger, Professor H. S. polluted to the point that fish products are Strom, CANFARM/Agricultural Economics; Bayley and Research Associate Young Cho unfit for human consumption. As these J. B. R. Whitney, U. of T./Geography. are conducting studies on rainbow trout. dangers to public health are increased, more . One deletion and two additions were The fish are bred in the basement of the and more potential protein will be withdrawn approved in the plant physiology course. Animal and Poultry Science building, fed from human use in a time when more protein . Senate authorized the conferral of degrees controlled diets, and then released after being is needed to feed the world's increasing on students as listed: 15 Ph.D.; 17 M.A.; marked. When caught by a fisherman or by population, he said. 45 M.Sc.; and 13 Graduate Diploma. provincial environment officials, the fish are But the production of fish in controlled studied and a correlation between diet and environments, such as hatcheries and ponds, Committee on Academic Priorities ability to survive can be determined. In a can contribute to the local production of project recently completed, 50% of the fish fish by stocking natural and impounded released were recovered, an exceptionally high waters. . Senate approved for presentation to the recovery rate, Professor Slinger explained. He In addition to food, fish also provide a Board of Governors the brief prepared said that in some instances fishermen do not recreation pass-time. Professor Slinger noted by the Committee on Academic Priorities report the catches. that tourism is one of Canada's biggest dollar for the University to present to the Commit­ The department was approached on con­ earners and added that sport fishing is an tee on University Affairs. ducting the studies three years ago by the integral part of the tourist trade.

3 FACULTY ACTIVITIES Professor Keith Ronald, Dean of the College of Professor J. R. Geraci, Pathology, served as scientific Professor Henry Wiseman, Political Studies, addressed Biological Science, has been elected a Fellow of the counsellor to the Canadian National Sportsman's Show the Guelph Rotary Club recently on the United Institute of Biology, the professional body for on a two week tour of the Western Canadian Arctic Nations and the maintenance of peace. biologists in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. this summer. The tour group included 10 high It sets standards for licensing technicians, grading school essay winners from a nationwide contest high school biology teachers, and offers advice called North of Sixty. Professor Geraci also served Professor R. G. Thomson, Pathology, gave a half­ on courses and methods of gradation of university as part of a Fisheries Research Board of Canada day seminar on pathogenesis of respiratory disease faculty. It has also published its own series of investigating team on Coronation Gulf in the at the 25th annual C.V.M.A. convention held biology texts which are used throughout the world, Western Arctic during August. The team has an in Edmonton, Alberta. Also attending from the and acts as an advisory body to many government ongoing study on the short and long term effects of Department of Pathology were Dr. G. W. Thomson, agencies as well as influencing government policy man-induced changes on northern marine mammal who presented a paper on Investigation of the in education and science. Professor Ronald is one populations. Much of this work will be carried out coagulation system in endotoxemia in the bovine, of a handful of Canadians so honored. on the Guelph campus. Professor Geraci gave a and Dr. M. G. Maxie whose paper was on clearance seminar on poisonous and venomous marine of endotoxin from the blood of calves. Professor P. S. Chisholm, Engineering, has been animals at the New England Aquarium Society in appointed a member of the Board of Assessors Boston last week. for the design competition for the Elora Gorge bridge. Professor O. P. Dwivedi, Political Studies, attended PUBLICATIONS Professor L. Webber, Professor T. Bates and post­ the silver jubilee conference of the Institute of doctoral student James Moyer, Land Resource Science, Public Administration of Canada, in Toronto. Nirmalan, G. P., 0. S. Atwal, and H. C. Carlson, will attend the International Conference on Land 1972. Ultrastructural studies on the leucocytes for Waste Management to be held in Ottawa. Professor J. W. Ketcheson, Land Resource Science, is and thrombocytes in the circulating blood of the Professor Webber will be a keynote speaker on soil in Europe attending a symposium on isotopes and Japanese quail. Poult. Sc. 51: 2050-2055. properties and processes in relation to waste radiation techniques in studies of soil physics, (Biomedical Sciences, Pathology) recycling and disposal. irrigation and drainage, sponsored by the joint FAO/IAEA division of the Atomic Energy in Food Buchanan-Smith, J. G., F. D. Homey, W. R. Usborne, OAC Dean C. M. Switzer, Professor D. W. Elrick, and Agriculture, at the International Atomic Energy and T. D. Burgess, 1973. Effects of feeding a zero or Land Resource Science, and Howard Henry, OMAF, Agency's headquarters in Vienna. He will be high-roughage diet to cattle upon adipose tissue attended the annual meeting of the Plant Food reporting on work conducted jointly with John lipogenesis. Canadian Journal Physiol. Pharmac. Council held at Clevelands House, Minett. Onderdonk with radioactive phosphorus to 51: 532-538. (Animal and Poultry Science, measure phosphorus fertilizer movement on sloping Clinical Studies) Professor F. L. McEwen, Environmental Biology, land. attended the 21st annual meeting of the Canadian Agricultural Chemicals Association held in Toronto Wilding, L. P. and H. D. Geissinger, 1973. and presented a paper on plant protection research Professor H. C. Carlson, Pathology, attended the Correlative light optical and scanning electron in Ontario. annual meeting of the American Association of Avian Pathologists in Philadelphia. microscopy of minerals: A methodology study. Journal of Sedimentary Petrology 43: 280-286. Professor J. C. M. Shute,Agricultural Economics and (Agronomy Department, Ohio State University and Extension Education, completing his term on the Professor S. H. Collins, Engineering, attended a Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, board of directors of the Canadian Council meeting at the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Columbus, Ohio, and Biomedical Sciences) for International Cooperation, participated in the in Ottawa. Representatives of the Centre and the annual conference of the council in Ste Adele, International Development Research Centre discussed Quebec. the possibilities of applying remote sensing to the Leibbrandt, G. and D. M. Capper, 1973. On the research inventory of developing countries. compatibility of strong gravity with the pion decay Professor P. B. Little, Pathology, spent five weeks rate, Nuovo Cimento Vol. 15A, pp. 92-106. studying at the Veterinary Research Laboratory, Several members of the Pathology Department (Mathematics and Statistics) Weybridge, England. While in Britain he visited attended the 1973 Wildlife Diseases Conference at pathology research centres at Edinburgh, Glasgow, the University of Connecticut. Professor Joan Teskey, B. J. E., 1973. Orchard grafting methods. Bristol, Compton and Moredun and attended the Budd chaired a session on diseases of fish, and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Agdex first International Veterinary Pathologists meeting presented a paper on the effect of PCB's (Aroclor 210/24. (Horticultural Science) in St. Vincent, Italy and presented a paper on 1254) fed to rainbow trout (Sahno gairdneri) for 229 to 330 days. Professor Budd also attended analogue induced cortical necrosis. Alexander, A. M., and M. A. Soltys, 1973. Wildlife Disease Association Council meeting prior Relationship of serum agglutinins to protective to the annual meeting. Other papers presented Mrs. Margaret Beckman, Chief Librarian, was in immunity produced in turkeys immunized against from Pathology were: W. A. Rapley, Combination Rome recently attending a UNESCO sponsored fowl cholera. J. Comp. Path., 83: 191-198. of etorphine and xylazine in white-tailed deer: colloquium on the construction of library buildings. (Veterinary Microbiology & Immunology) Mrs. Beckman attended as a representative of the sedative and immobilization properties and effects on blood analyses; P. J. Presidente, Experimental National Library of Canada. Carlson, H. C. and E. C. Beggs, 1973. Ultrastructure fascioliasis in white-tailed deer: clinicopathologic of the abdoninal air sac of the fowl. Res. Vet. Sc. and pathologic features; L. Sileo, Herpes virus­ Dr. G. W. Hutchinson, Pathology, presented a paper 14: 148-150. (Pathology) like disease of owls, Carbofuran induced muscle on enzymes of glycolysis, tricarboxylic acid cycle and necrosis in earthworms, and, for J. E. Cooper of and the pentose phosphate pathway during develop­ Kenya, Post-mortem findings in East African birds Korte, D. M., 1973. Rhetoric, satire, and Pope's ment of Obeliscoides cuniculi at a meeting of the of prey; A. Gilman Carbofuran: its effects on two Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot. English Quarterly 6: 183- American Society of Parasitologists in Toronto. 188. (English) Professor M. A. Fernando and B. M. McCraw also species of earthworms; J. C. Irwin, Some relation­ ships between lead poisoning and nutrition in attended. mallards. Also attending the conference were Bartocci, G., 1973. Francesco, in Fenarete-Letture Dr. R. O. Ramsden and S. C. Crumley. Professor John Carson, Secretary of Senate, recently D'Italia, N. 142, 38-39, Milan, June 1973. (Languages) attended the 19th annual assembly of the Atlantic Treaty Association held in Brussels. Professor Carson Professor B. J. McSherry, Pathology, was selected Moscarello, M. A., J. Gagnon, D. D. Wood, J. delivered the information report to the Assembly — as president elect of the American College of Anthony and R. M. Epand, 1973. Conformational a review of the information activities of the Alliance Veterinary Clinical Pathologists for 1974 when he flexibility of a myelin protein. Biochemistry, members and his proposals for the coming year. attended the meeting in Philadelphia. 12, 3402-3406. (Chemistry) 4 APPOINTMENTS Peter Dobos Comes from B.C. Visiting professors joins Microbiology to Zoology Dept. from far places Dr. Peter Dobos has Dr. Lome March been appointed an has joined the Marius Desipres assistant professor Zoology Depart­ ment as an assistant in the Department Two visiting professor. A native of Microbiology. professors will teach of British Columbia, Born in Hungary, for the fall semester Dr. March worked and now a Canadian in the Department for Standard Oil citizen, he received of Human Kinetics. Company for 13 his B.Sc. in micro- Professor Marius biology from the years before Desipres is senior University of British Columbia and his M.Sc. returning to school, first night school in lecturer at the Univer­ and Ph.D. in virology from Queen's Vancouver then Simon Fraser University sity of the Orange University. He held the rank of assistant where he received his B.Sc. in 1967 and his Free State in professor at the Universidad Technica del Ph.D. in 1971. Bloemfontein, South Africa. His areas of Altiplano in Peru and subsequently carried His Ph.D. study was on the ecology and specialty are in bio-mechanics and electro- out post-doctoral work at the National reproductive physiology of the Band-tailed miography. He will also conduct two Institute for Medical Research, Mill Hill, pigeon in British Columbia. Dr. March courses in gymnastics. He has numberous London England as a holder of a Medical is interested in the physiological consequences publications and has come to Guelph from Research Council post-doctoral fellowship, of animal utilization of mineral spring sites, Pennsylvania State University where he and at Dalhousie University as a holder of especially the implications on the reproduc­ delivered a paper at the International a Medical Research Council Scholarship. tive biology of birds. Symposium on Bio-mechanics. On his return Before coming to Guelph, Dr, Dobos was a to South Africa in December Professor member of the Anatomical Institute of the Desipres will receive his D.Phil degree. University of Zurich, Switzerland, where he Guelph graduate returns worked on virus-cell interaction in rubella Professor Bruce A. Forster, who received his infection. He is married with two children honors B.A. in mathematics and economics and will be involved in teaching undergraduate at the University of Guelph in 1970, has Alan Ingham courses in virology and in research on viral been appointed an assistant professor in the diseases of fish. Department of Economics. Before returning Professor Alan G. to Guelph, he was working on his Ph.D. thesis Ingham will teach at the Australian National University. His socio-kinetics, com­ teaching and research interests are in the areas parative systems and of mathematical economics, economic theory, soccer while on Has experience growth theory and welfare economics. campus. He received his undergraduate acting and directing qualifications from the University of Harry Lane, an Joins Chemistry Dept. Leeds and his Master actor with experience Dr. Brian Edward of Science degree from Washington State in Canada, Britain EMis has joined the University. He assumes a position as assistant and Scandinavia, has Chemistry Depart­ professor at the University of Washington, joined the Drama ment as an assistant Seattle, in January. Professor Ingham's Department as a professor. Dr. Ellis doctoral work has been conducted at the lecturer. He comes was born in Winnipeg University of Massachusetts. His publications to Guelph from five and attended the include "The social system of sport — a years at the Univer­ University of New humanistic perspective," and "play, games, sity of Toronto Brunswick, receiving and sport in psychological development of where he studied drama and was involved in a B.Sc. degree in children and youth," both co-authored acting and directing. During that time he biology in 1965. In 1969 he received a Ph.D. by John W. Lay, a noted sports sociologist. played at the Guelph Spring Festival in a from the University of British Columbia medieval play. Mr. Lane lived in Scandinavia where he specialized in plant biochemistry as for four years before he came to Toronto, a graduate student in the botany department. Ross Chapman and there directed English language theatre Dr. Ellis furthered his studies as a post­ with Finnish students. He is presently writing doctoral student, first at the Institute of Professor D. Ross Chapman has been appointed a thesis on Swedish playwright August Plant Physiology at Ruhr University in visiting assistant professor in the Department Strindberg. He also did considerable directing Germany and then in the Department of of Economics. Prior to his appointment, he while studying for his B.A. at Durham Chemistry at Trent University. His research was a lecturer at the University of Essex where University in England. Mr. Lane says he likes interests cover catabolism of phenolic he obtained his M.A. degree and where he is living close enough to Toronto to enjoy his compounds in plants and enzymology of also completing his Ph.D. thesis. In 1966, prime interests, music, art, theatre and film, secondary metabolit formation and break­ he received his B.A. degree at New England but enjoys living away from the large urban down. His main teaching responsibilities will in Australia. He teaching and research interests centre. He is currently teaching The involve both graduate and undergraduate are micro economics, uncertainty and the Theatrical Event and Introductory Acting. courses in biochemistry. theory of the firm. 5 Noon hour concert Next Thursday's noon hour concert features the Czech String Quartet. Noon hour concerts are held in the Music Room, Arts 107, at 12:10and 1:10. The Czech String Quartet formed in 1968 maintains the great Czech tradition of foremost ensemble performance. Two of its Czech-trained members, formerly of the great Prague Quartet, fled Czechoslovakia at the time of the Russian invasion. Since then they have divided their time between concert tours and as Resident Quartet and principal players of the Hamilton Philharmonic and of McMaster University, Hamilton. They were formerly Quartet in residence at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. French film series Mature trees grow in the University nursery and moved by the gounds department provided A number of French Films will be shown instant landscaping for the new Human Kinetics building. during the Fall Semester. The following films will be presented on Wednesdays in French J.G. Parr to open Human Kinetics House, 2nd floor lounge (Lennox-Addington Residence), at 7:30 and again at 9:30 p.m.; The official opening of the Human Kinetics research room, a clinic, laboratories and Les Amoureux de Franche September 26, building will be on Friday, October 12. office; the main floor contains the administra­ Candide, October 10. Le Clair de Terre J. G. Parr, Deputy Minister of Colleges and tive areas. An extension into the Athletics October 24, L'lnvitee November 7. The film Universities will officiate at the ceremony Centre houses a seminar and a lecture room for November 21 is to be announced later. taking place at 3:30 p.m. and the dance studio for academic uses. The showings are free and everyone is The building contains specialized laboratories Following the opening, tours of the welcome. Some films are subtitled. including psychokinetics and kinesiology. building will be conducted. For those unable The work physiology unit in the building to attend the opening, tours will also be held contains 15 separate units and labs. The on Sat., October 13 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon; Galbraith lecture biomechanics research unit contains a and on Sun., October 14 from 2 - 4 p.m. Please note that the correct day and date of the Ronald S. Ritchie lecture is Friday, Oct Mini vogue gives eight weeks of form and October 12, 1973. J. K. Galbraith, an OAC volume to hair and can be blown dry without alumnus now a Professor of Economics at frizzing. Harvard University will give the lecture in While the shop will give several services, the War Memorial Hall at 8:15 p.m. emphasis is good cutting, says James Green, the new operator. "We are making a point of keeping up with the new trends such as Crossroads program surfs, shags and the layered look," he stresses. Information meetings for the Canadian Corrective treatments are also a speciality. Crossroads International overseas volunteer There is no hair problem that can't be treated programs will be held October 10 and October in our shop, he claims. 22 at 7:30 in International House, Watson Hair needs such as shampoos, sprays and Hall. The three to six month short term brushes are on sale in the shop and Mr. Green programs for working and learning in the intends to add small boutique items as the West Indies, Africa and Asia are open to shop expands. students over 19. The deadline for applications He is holding a contest among students to is November 1. Anyone interested should suggest a name for the business. The first attend the meetings or get in touch with prize is a pottery five piece coffee set and $25 Jan Lockington, 526 Elgin, 821-8630 or in cash. For further details of the contest Ian White, Career Planning and Placement, New hairdresser phone Mr. Green at Ext. 8514. Ext. 2213. The last bastion of male chauvinism has fallen. Room 16 in Johnston Hall, for many years Canadian Mime Theatre the meeting place for male students, faculty Flying club The Canadian Mime Theatre will be performing and staff as they waited their turn in the at 8 p.m., Thursday, October 25 at War barber's chair, is now a salon for both men Flying club ground school sessions begin the Memorial Hall. This event is sponsored by and women. first week of October. Activities for the the Student Federation, College of Arts for Open from 9 to 5:30 Weekdays, the salon semester will include guest speakers, free film Arts Festival Week October 22 - 27. Tickets operates on a first come, first served basis night, sightseeing tours. Any one interested are selling briskly at the Central Box Office, with appointments only for coloring, in joining the University Flying Club should Ext. 3940. General admission is $1.50, at permanents and the new min: vogue which get in touch with Paul McManus or Ron the door $2.00, and for students $1.00, at has superseded perms in some cases. Yurick, c/o the Flying Club, Drew Hall. the door $1.50. 6 BRIEFS CDA soil scientist returns Biology hour Art exhibition Dr. G. Wall, CDA soil survey staff, associated Biology Hour lectures resume next Thursday. An exhibition of art works acquired by the with Land Resource Science, has returned Last season's series were very successful. University through the Alma Mater fund after an absence of three years during which The noon hour series is held every Thursday since 1969 will open Sunday, September 30 time he successfully completed his Ph.D. in Botany-Genetics, Zoology 130. The at 3:30 p.m. with a reception held in the program at Ohio State University. His schedule follows: main floor of McLaughlin Library. President research involved a study of sediments and October 4 D. C. Jordan, Microbiology W. C. Winegard will open the exhibition which stream water parameters in the Maumee River "Origin of Life on Earth" is entitled "Gifts from Alumni and Friends." system of Ohio. Mrs. Wall, a Mac graduate, Students, faculty, alumni, and general public October 11 F. L. McEwen, also was pursuing her Ph.D., in textiles, and are invited to attend. Environmental Biology will be completing this later in the fall. About forty works of various media will "Insects! The Greatest be displayed — paintings, sculptures, drawings, Group on Earth" prints and mixed media. The exhibition, the October 18 R. C. Anderson, Zoology first of the fall season, will be shown until Help needed "Bugs That Bug You" — October 21. On People Parasites A University professor recovering from the effects of a stroke is looking for people to October 25 Film Noon hour series read to her and to assist with work in progress. "Drifting of Continents" An additional noon hour series will begin The location is Orton, 17 miles northeast of November 1 R. F. Horton, Botany and October 10 with a recording made during Guelph. Payment will be arranged for Genetics the University of Guelph Choir's summer tour travelling expenses and work done. For further "We all love roses but do in Scotland. The series, called Arts At Noon: information contact Don Smith, Ext. 3389. roses love you." — Wednesday, will be a pot pourri of films, Plants Feel. speakers, and recordings drawn from both on November 8 G. D. Dailley, African Lion and off campus sources, dabbling in various Visitors Safari and Game Farm fields of the creative arts — dance, jazz, classical music, poetry and fine art. Speakers Dr. Kenneth G. Pollock, director of the "The African Lion Safari" will include Tony Urquhart from the Data Processing Centre, College of Petroleum Slides and Film University of Waterloo, Dr. Peggie Sampson and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia was a November 15 Quentin Brown, Director, from York University, Professor Ralph A. recent visitor to the Institute of Computer Instructional Media, Kidd and Professor Victor J. Matthews. Science. He met with members of the University of Manitoba All programs are from noon to 1 p.m. on Institute to discuss matters of policies, "Dynamics of Male Domin­ Wednesdays, October 10 — November 28, organization and types of computer services. ance in a Baboon Troop" 1973, in Music Room 107, Arts. Film and Talk A detailed brochure will be available from November 22 K. Myers, Zoology concert management. "Stress! Effect On Unborn" United Appeal 1973 — So treat her gently Chemistry Professor C. G. Elliott general Glass blowing instruction chairman of this year's campus United Fund Any professor, graduate student or technician has announced the co-chairmen of each of Ship ahoy who would like some basic instruction in the divisions. Each division will have a scientific glassblowing is invited to apply at Campus sailors are invited to winter courses number of volunteer canvassers for the Physical Science 052 between 9—10 a.m. for sailors and power boat operators at individual department. Co-chairmen are: Classes will begin October 4. Library, Calvin Evans; OVC, Carlton Giles; Centennial Collegiate, beginning at 8 p.m., Physical Science, Pat Lafferty; Administra­ Wednesday, October 3. For further informa tion, Jim Curran, Gord Russel,; Biological tion call Professor W. G. Graham, Ext. 3949 Contest open to students Sciences, Ted Evans; Computer Services, or Professor T. J. Gillespie, Ext. 2645. Helen Brubacher, Irene Thorenton; The Fergus Development Contest, which Family & Consumer Studies, Mabe, Singer, commenced on September 1 and continues Connie Nakatsu, Virginia Campbel,; OAC, to December 15, is open to University of Ev Franklin; Arts, Doug Riggs; and Physical Metals research at Guelph Guelph students, faculty, and staff as Resources, Allan Brown. A co-chairman and individuals or as groups. canvassers for the College of Social Sciences The University of Guelph nominee for the Sponsored by the Fergus Chamber of have not at the moment been secured. British Council Commonwealth University Commerce, the contest solicits plans for the Volunteers may contact Professor Elliott Interchange award, Professor Norman H. March beautification and preservation of natural at Ext. 3804. of Imperial College, University of London, features in the area between Cameron, leaves Guelph tomorrow after working Breadalbane and St. Patrick streets and the for three weeks with Professor P. A. Egelstaff, Grand River. The Chamber hopes to enhance Professor I. K. MacKenzie and Professor C. G. the present structures and maintain an Conversat meeting Gray in the Physics Department. They are attractive and commercially viable downtown Planning meetings for Conversat '74 are working on the theory of metals and the area. held every Monday at 5:15 p.m. in Arts 138. interpretation of the Guelph experiments in First prize is $750, with a $500 second prize, Publicity director Margo Tant says there is this area of applied physics. Dr. March is a $250 third prize and five additional prizes a need for people interested in helping out, an international authority on the theory of of $50 each. particularly with decorations, music and many body problems, especially those con­ Details of the contest may be obtained publicity. cerned with liquid metals. from the Fergus Chamber of Commerce. 7 WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 3

NEXT WEEK AT GUELPH Film - WAY OUT WEST, Laurel and Hardy. 8 p.m. War Memorial Hall. Sponsored by the Free Film Theatre. Admission free. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Seminar - ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND STRATEGIES IN SUPPLY COOPERATIVES, W. A. Dahl, University of Wisconsin, 3:15 p.m. Agricultural Economics and Extension Education 302. Biology Hour — MONTY PYTHON, 12 noon. Botany-Genetics, Zoology 130. Aggie Week — AGGIE GAMES, Alumni Stadium, 7 p.m. Worship — ANGLICAN EUCHARIST, other denominations welcome. 12 noon, Music - CAMERATA FOUR, violin, cello, clarinet and piano. Noon Hour Music Macdonald Hall 238. Series. 12:10 to 12:45 and 1:10 to 1:45 p.m. Music Room 107, Arts. Admission free. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Radio - HEIDELBERG HI-LITES, University of Guelph news program, CJOY 1460,6:20 p.m. Monday - Friday. Lecture - BIOLOGY HOUR SERIES. Origin of Life on Earth. TV - SPOTLIGHT ON UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH. Cable 8 at 6:15 p.m. Professor D. C. Jordon, Microbiology. 12 noon, Botany-Genetics/Zoology 130. Worship — R. C. MASS, 12 noon, Newman Centre, 325 Gordon Street. Course - APL FOR STATISTICAL ANALYSIS. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Instructor: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 S. Swaminathan. To register call Ext. 3046. Music - CZECH STRING QUARTET. Noon Hour Series. 12:10 to 12:45 and 1:10 to 1:45 p.m. Music Room 107. Admission free. Aggie Week — SOCK HOP with Major Hoople's Boarding House and Iron Arm, Sports - RUGBY - WATERLOO AT GUELPH 8 p.m. Athletics Centre, 9 to 1. Meeting - INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Christ, the Head of Lecture - FUTURE PRACTICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN MANAGEMENT the Christian Community, 7:30 p.m., 9th floor lounge Arts. INFORMATION SYSTEMS, Dr. J. C. Emery, Wharton School of Finance and Commerce. 2 p.m., Physical Science 203. Worship - MUSLIM JUMA PRAYER, 12:30 p.m. Arts 312. TV - SPOTLIGHT ON UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH, Cable 8 at 5 p.m. KEEP THESE DATES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 October 5 - CONVOCATION. Aggie Week — BI LLY GOAT BAR, 8 p.m., Arena, $1 or 25ei with aggie hat. October 11 - 14 — HOMECOMING "Bubblegum & Bobbysox" Film — PSYCHO, by Alfred Hitchcock. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. War Memorial Hall. October 12 — JOHN KENNETH GALBRAITH, will deliver the Ronald S. Ritchie Admission 50

Art Exhibition - GIFTS FROM ALUMNI AND FRIENDS. Opens in McLaughlin Library, main floor. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 1 to 10 p.m. on Sundays. Continues to October 21. Worship — PUJA, sponsored by the Hindu Cultural Society, 10 a.m., 8th floor JOB OPPORTUNITIES lounge, Arts; ANGLICAN EUCHARIST, other denominations welcome, 9:30 a.m. New Listing as of September 21, 1973 9th floor lounge, Arts; R. C. MASS, 11 a.m. War Memorial Lounge. Material Handler, Grounds Department, Physical Resources. Starting rate: $2.75. MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 Six month job rate: $3.05. Clerk Typist (Part time), Computer and Information Science. Salary Grade 2. Course — TEST SCORING SYSTEM, 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Instructor: Salary range: $85-$112. Mrs. Jane Miller. To register call Ext. 3046. Assistant Cooks, Food Services. Starting rate: $3.22. Six month job rate: General meeting — CONVERSAT '74, 5:15, Arts 138. The meeting is open $3.58. to anyone willing to help with Conversat. Lab. Technician 2 (GrantPosition). Environmental Biology. Salary Grade 5. Lecture - THE MONUMENTAL STYLE OF FOUNTAINEBLEAU AND ITS Salary range: $112 —$148. CONSEQUENCES, Dr. William McAllister Johnson, Department of History of Art, Secretary (Part time), Cultural Affairs. Salary commensurate with qualifications University of Toronto, 4:10 p.m., Arts 114. and experience. Illustrated lecture — CANADA COAST TO COAST, visual presentation by Library Associate, O.V.C. Branch, Library. Salary Grade 6. Salary range: Professor P. D. Keddie, Geography, 8 p.m., main lounge, Watson Hall. $123 $163. TV - SPOTLIGHT ON UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH. Cable 8 at 7 p.m. Library Assistant, Social Science Division, Library. Salary Grade 2. Salary range: $85 $112. TUESDAY,OCTOBER 2 Library Assistant, Stack Maintenance, Library. Salary Grade 1. Salary range: $78-$102. Course - APL FOR STATISTICAL ANALYSIS. 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Secretary, Cultural Affairs. Salary Grade 4. Salary range: $103 - $136. S. Swaminathan. To register call Ext. 3046. Electronic Engineer, Microbiology. Salary Grade 11. Salary range: $190-$252. Tea - COLLEGE WOMEN'S MEMBERSHIP TEA, President's house on College Technician 2, Animal and Poultry Science. Salary Grade 7. Salary range: Avenue, 2:30 — 4:30 and 7:30 — 9:30. $135 $178. Lecture - PHYSICS OF VIOLINS, OR WHY DOES A FIDDLE SOUND LIKE Building Insepector - Maintenance Department. Salary commensurate with A FIDDLE? Dr. Robert T. Schumacher, Physics Department, Carnegie-Mellon qualifications and experience. University, Pittsburg. 4 p.m., Physical Science 113. For further information see Bulletin Boards or telephone Extension 3058 or 3059. Worship — R. C. MASS, 12 noon, Newman Centre, 325 Gordon Street.

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