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The University of Guelph’s Independent Student Newspaper 166.14 ◆ thursday, december 8th, 2011 www.theontarion.com LOOKING BACK AT 60 YEARS OF THE ONTARION... PAGE 9 Imagining things THE ISSUES 16 students’ work feedback on ideas, and we help spread between two each other with questions,” said Ye Han, who uses lines to create ÉCOLE gallery spaces at end complex architectural space, also POLYTECHNIQUE of semester art show bringing painting into a drawing 5 perspective. “People get to know tom beedham many different opinions at differ- CANCER ent stages of creating art work, 6 BATS You weren’t imagining things. which give us more chances to From Nov. 28-Dec. 4, artwork think and refine our own ideas.” from Monica Tap and Chris- “I have had the opportunity TRACK tian Giroux’s Specialized Studio to create a personal relation- 8 & FIELD course was displayed in two ven- ship with the graduate students, ues as part of an end of semester which has been extremely ben- show called You Were Imagin- eficial, and create close bonds ing Things. with students who have similar The course allows students ac- interests and goals,” said Vanessa INDEX cess to personal studio space that Tignanelli. Her work consisted of varies in size with the demands six portraits that focus on young 6 Arts & Culture of the students’ projects while adults peering downward, sup- 8 Sports & Health still offering access to other class- posedly at cell phones. The effect mates and mentors for support. is a gloomy, dreary sight. 14 Life “We have a strong sense of “It is like a mini MFA program,” 16 Opinion community and are able to sup- said Tess Martens. Her simplistic 17 Editorial port each other as well as criticize painting of a Greek statue of a and offer advice,” said Nickey male nude places a leaf over the 18 Crossword Runham. Her work, investigat- subject’s private parts to offer 19 Classified ing the relationship between comic relief from the highbrow 19 Community Listings technology and textiles, wall- experience of art critique. papered a corner of the class’s While the course offers a fair project space in Alexander Hall amount of freedom to the stu- MARIANNE POINTNER with an orange frieze that resem- dents both in the space provided bled a snow fence. The Specialized Studio class of 2011/2012 showcased their work at their “We constantly give each other SEE zavitz PAGE 6 end of semester show, You Were Imagining Things from Nov. 28-Dec. 4. THE SADIES & THE SUNPARLOUR PLAYERS, PAGE 7 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS SUMMER 2012 Exciting opportunities exist for students interested in summer work under two unique summer research programs. The NSERC Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) and Undergraduate Research Assistantships (URA) are available for the summer of 2012. The positions are 16 weeks in length. USRA and URA Position Descriptions are posted on the respective websites. USRA (NSERC) URA For more information see: www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/studentfinance/index.cfm?usra/index For more information see: www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/studentfinance/index.cfm?ura/index STUDENT ELIGIBILITY STUDENT ELIGIBILITY • Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada • Must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada residing in Ontario • Must be registered full-time at the time of application in a baccalaureate program in • Must be a full-time or part-time student at the time of application in any baccalaureate natural science or engineering. Normally students participating in this program are program at the University of Guelph students at the University of Guelph but students from other institutions who meet the academic criteria are also eligible • Must have a cumulative average of at least a ‘B-’ standing (≥70%) during the course of their undergraduate study (departments may have additional academic criteria) • Must have a cumulative average of at least a ‘B-’ standing (≥70%) during the course of their undergraduate study • Must have demonstrated financial need as determined by the University of Guelph’s assessment through the submission of a Financial Need Assessment Form • There are no conditions of financial need • Must return to study in a baccalaureate program in Fall 2012 • Must have completed at least the first two terms of a baccalaureate program • Must not have completed the last semester of their baccalaureate program • Must not have started a graduate program at the time of the award • Must be engaged in full-time research during the tenure of the award. However, a student • Must be engaged in full-time research during the tenure of the award may register as a part-time student at the University during the award period providing they are not registered for course(s) totalling more than 1.0 credits STUDENT APPLICATION STUDENT APPLICATION 1. Forward a complete application to the respective department/unit. Complete applications 1. Submit a Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services for assessment, consist of: beginning Dec. 12, 2011 and no later than Feb. 2, 2012 a) NSERCs Form 202 - Part 1 (now an online application)- refer to the NSERC website: 2. SFS will assess financial need and notifying students of their eligibility. Once an approval http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/OnlineServices-ServicesEnLigne/Forms-Formulaires_eng. email is received students should forward a complete application to the respective hiring asp department/unit. Complete applications consist of: b) The University’s Form 2 - Student Profile (printed from Student Financial Services a) The University’s Form 2 Student Profile (printed from Student Financial Services documents page) documents page) c) Attach an unofficial summary of grades* b) Attach the confirmation of financial need notification (email provided by Student Financial Services) (*students who are offered a USRA position, must submit an officialtranscript to their supervisor once the position has been offered) c) Attach an unoffical summary of grades SELECTION PROCEDURE The Department/unit makes decisions on the applicants and selects students for either a USRA or URA, beginning February 16, 2012. A student may only hold one award at any one time. URA & USRA APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUMBITTED TO THE DEPARTMENTS NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 3, 2012 NEWS 166.14 ◆ december 8th, 2011 3 Loophole found in Facebook privacy Many in Motion settings Guelph celebrates 25th The CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuck- anniversary of Rick erberg, had his own Facebook account hacked on Dec. 6, when Hansen’s world tour a group called ZDNET discovered a flaw in the security system. In beth Purdon-mcLeLLan total, 14 pictures of Zuckerberg were posted on Imgur with a In 1986, the world watched Rick caption that said, “It’s time to fix Hansen do the impossible: travel- those security flaws Facebook.” ing over 40,000 km, he wheeled The group discovered that there around the globe to raise awareness is a loophole on the site’s report- and a cure for spinal chord injuries. ing system for inappropriate Now, for the 25th anniversary of his public photos. When marking a route Canada gets to see this amaz- photo as inappropriate, users also ing journey again, only this time have the option of selecting and Hansen passed on the torch to his viewing photos that are marked fellow Canadians. The Rick Han- as “private.” Although the flaw sen Foundation organized a relay is no longer live, it shows that that retraces Hansen’s original route there are serious privacy issues MARIANNE POINTNER across Canada. on Facebook that have yet to be On Dec. 5 the University of Audience members participate in an ability dance routine at the 25th anniversary ceremony of Rick addressed. (CBC) Guelph held its own celebration of Hansen’s Man in Motion tour. the Man in Motion tour. The official relay did not go through the univer- particularly those with spinal chord Guelph more accessible. The relay demonstrates that com- sity because the event would have injuries.” Participants in the relay are indi- munities can be even stronger than Earth 2.0 conflicted with exams schedules. McLean is an ambassador for viduals who have been recognized individuals. Instead, the university created it’s the Rick Hansen Foundation and as “difference makers” in their “If each of us choose to change just Astronomers and sci-fi fans alike own relay around the campus, along helped organize the day’s event on community. Difference makers one small thing in our lives as we are ecstatic about the recently with speeches from Brenda Whi- behalf of the university. She be- are individuals who are redefin- move forward, then together, we confirmed planet Kepler 22-b. teside from the Office of Student came involved with the Foundation ing their communities and making have the power to change anything The planet shares so many of Affairs, students and relay partici- after her own spinal cord injury in them more inclusive to all its mem- as we move into the next 25 years, ” Earth’s characteristics that it was pants in the UC. 2003, when she fell from a 60-80 bers. For the relay they carry a said Jamie Levchuk, director of the dubbed “Earth 2.0.” Kepler 22-b “This is really honouring Rick Ft cliff while hiking with her fa- commemorative medal while they Rick Hansen Relay. revolves around a large star, and Hansen’s 25th anniversary of his ther. During her recovery she spoke wheel, walk or run 250 metres be- Although on person can make a it is estimated to have a tempera- Man in Motion tour,” said Cyndy with Rick Hansen on the telephone, fore passing it on. The relay began difference, it requires many peo- ture of approximately 22C. The McLean, director of the Health and and was asked if she would help in Newfoundland and it is estimated ple to make a change which is why planet has the potential to offer Performance Centre.