Homecoming Week climaxes 75th anniversarv celebrations The climax to the university’s 75th anniver- as president of the University of Victoria after 16 sary celebrations - Homecoming Week - runs years. Associate Vice-president, Faculty Rela- Sept. 27 to Oct. 3. tions, Dr. William Webber will receive the Alumni A traditional time for alumni to return to cam- Association Faculty Award. pus, this year’s Homecoming promises tobe a A reception will follow on the plaza outside memorable one, withmany class reunions and the Old Auditorium or. if it is raining. in Yum- special events planned. Yum’s cafeteria. “This is UBC‘s biggest Homecoming ever,” Another event planned for Sept. 27 is the an- said DeborahApps, 75th Anniversary/Homecom- nual Student Homecoming Parade down Main ing Chair and Alumni Association Executive Di- Mall, beginning at 12:30p.m. Prizes will be rector. awarded for the best floats. “We have a lot IO be proud of at UBC and this Sunday, Sept. 30 is the annual Arts ‘20 Relay, year more than ever the spirit of the Great Trek an Intramural event which draws about 2,900 has come alive throughout the campus and with UBC and community runners. The race begins at alumni. The Homecoming theme ‘the spirit is 9:30 a.m. at Vancouver General Hospital and coming home’ is proving stronger than ever.” follows the route of the Great Trek back toUBC. The week starts with a bang on Thursday, The awards ceremony is at 1030 a.m., followed Sept. 27 with a number of major events. by the cutting of a university birthday cake. Foremost among them is the Great Trekker A 75th anniversary tea will be heldSept. 30 on Gala Dinner and Dance at the Hotel Vancouver, the grounds of Cecil Green Park. During the tea, held inhonor of Pierre Berton, winner of the 19% the Alumni Association will present recipients of Great Trekker award. its 75th Anniversay Awards with a certificate and Berton joins the ranks of outstanding UBC unveil a scroll of honor. alumni honored for their dedication to the univer- These awards are presented to alumni who sity and service to the community. have brought distinction and honor to the univer- The Great Trekker award and dinner com- sity and made outstanding contributions to the memorates the students who walked fromthe community. Fairview Shacks to the Point Grey site in 1922 to Among the 75 winners are architect Bruno protest against lack of government action in com- Freschi, realtor Andrea Eng, actor Nicola Cav- pleting the new campus. endish, Justice Minister Kim Campbell, House of Tickets to the Great Trekker dinner are $75. Commons Speaker John Fraser, authors Audrey Dress is black tie optional or period costume. Thomas, Eric Nicol, Jack Hodgins and George Earlier on Sept. 27, many of those who actu- Bowering, former prime minister John Turner, ally took part in the Great Trek willreturn to journalist Eve Savory and politicians Art Phil- campus to relive the famous march. Members of One of the feature events of Homecorning Week is the annual homecoming football game lips, Ray Perrault, Michael Harcourt, Ron Basford classes of 1916-27 will meet for lunch at Cecil this year featuring UBC Thunderbirds playing University of Manitoba Bisons at 2 p.m. on and May Brown. Green Park and thenretrace the trek route by bus. Sept. 29. For more details see Page 3. The tea will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Also on Sept. 27 is the September Ceremony Cecil Green Park. Seating is limited. Tickets are in the Old Auditorium to welcome new and re- ceremony gives students a taste of campus tradi- being conferred are honorary degrees to Bever- $15 and available from the Alumni Association turning students. tions and generates a sense of pride and excite- ley McLachlin, Justice of the Supreme Court of until Sept. 19. The ceremony is a tradition begun by UBC ment in being part of the university.” Canada and a former associate professor of Law President David Strangway, who has said, “The Among the special awards and scholarships at UBC, and Howard Petch, who recently retired See MEET on Page 2 MRC want Researchers awarded$2.7 million Zncremed demand By CONNIE FILLETTI “The studies are aimed at applying obstetric understanding of these con- A team ofUBC researchers has some of the latest methods for drug ditions when they occur in pregnancy, raises stadkzrds analysis in order to assess drug action the result has been more common use been awarded a prestigious Medical I, 1 0 0 Research Council (MRC) program and toxicity in the fetus, newborn and of drugs to treat these and other preg- grant of$2.7 million for 5 years to young child, with a view to improving nancy complications,” said Dr. Axel- Jor mmlsswn study the effect of drugs in pregnancy, our understanding of this area and thus son. infancy and childhood. to provide safer and more effective Furthermore, there is the increased Increased demand for courses at UBC has pushed admission require- drug therapy,” said program coordina- useof drugs to treat fetal disorders ments to new highs, says Registrar Richard Spencer. tor Dr. James Axelson, a professor of such as abnormal heart actions. And Due to enrolmentpressures, the minimum grade point average needed Biopharmaceuticsand Pharmacokinet- with the advances in neonatal care re- For admission hasrisen to 2.78 for firstyear arts and 2.61 for firstyea ics in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical sulting in the survival of premature science. Sciences. newborns at much earlier gestational The official admission requirementremains at 2.5, calculated on nine Despite a greater awareness of the ages, the extensive medical problems high school courses, but enrolmentquotas introduced several years agc potential hazardsof drugs in pregnancy, these infantsexperience usually involve limit new admissions. they are still used on a wide !scale, drug treatments. explained Dr. Axelson. Surveys ofdrug Drug use later in childhood has also UBC will turn away about 950 otherwise qualified arts applicants use in pregnancy indicate that 23 per increased to treat medical problems and about 100 science applicants. Both faculties, which are the majog cent of pregnant women take over-the- such as leukemia, said Dr. Axelson. entry points for students comingthe to university from high school,will counter preparations containing anti- “However, in spite of these factors fill their quotas of new students. histamines, he said. which have led to increased drug use In total, UBC will turn away 1,650 qualified applicants in all under- Advancements in medical knowl- in pregnancy, the newborn and child- graduate programs. edge and treatments are also having an hood, knowledge of drug action and “I feel the numbers would be higher if it were not for the degree impact on drug use in pregnancy. toxicity in these populations have not zompletion programs now offered at Okanagan andCarib00 Colleges,’ “Now that there is more effective kept pace with the steady introduction said Spencer. drug therapy for heart disease, epdepsy See MANY on Page 2 and hypertensive disorders as well as See TEAM on Page 2 Many programs rejecting applicants Continued from Page 1 creasing this to about five per “Now there are two other places cent. where a student can complete a UBC Offers of arts or science degree.” admission and The university also gets thousands registration to of applicationsfrom high schoolgradu- foreign students ates and some college level students UP Substan- who do not meet basic entrance re- are tially from last quirements. Demand is also up for first year year, but Spencer hesaid Spencer courses in Engineering and Nursing expected inter- programs in the Faculty of Applied national students to still make up less Science. Engineering programs will than two per cent of total undergradu- exceed their full quota of 450 students ate enrolment. for the fmt time since the recession of “We want to reach our .target (of the early 1980s, the registrar said. five per cent) but we want to be sure The arts faculty has also limited we have excellent students,” he said. L admissions from colleges into second- Undergraduate international stu- third- and fourth-year courses. Only dents face higher admission require- 750 transfer students wia a minimum ments than Canadian students and pay grade point of 2.4 will be able to enrol. two and a half times more in tuition The minimum grade point is up from fees. photo by Media Services last year’s 2.25. Atmospheric Science Professor Gordon McBeanis one of the organizers of a conference on the environmentI There has also been increased ef- Demand forCommerce courses sponsored by UBC September24 - 26. forts to recruit outstanding B.C. high continues to be high. The program has school students, the registrar said. a quota of 395 new students and is Responding to early offers of ad- turning away about 270 qualified stu- mission by out-of-province universi- dents, some of whom will end up enro- Environment conference ties, UBC is now approaching out- ling in other faculties. Commerce had standing high school students in B.C. more than 1,800 applicants for their well as in other provinces months 395 places. as . before graduation. Otherunder@uateprogramsturn- set for UBC this month This year, UBC offered about 400 ing away students are Family and Nu- outstanding high school students un- By PAULA MARTIN British Columbia will be held Sept. In addition to the university, the tritional Sciences, Physical Education, conditional offers of admission, schol- 24-26 at the Coast Plaza Hotel in Van- conference is also being sponsored by Nursing, Rehabilitation Medicine, Scientists and policymakers from arships and guaranteed housing. They cower. the Cecil H. and Ida Green Visiting Pharmacy, Law, Dentistry and Medi- around the world will examine the also received a letter from President It will be opened by Federal Envi- Professorships, the B.C. Ministry of cine. global environmental issues that most David Strangway inviting them to at- ronment Minister Robert de Cotret, Regional and Economic Development, * Total undergraduate enrolment at affect British Columbia during a UBC- tend UBC. Stan Hagen, B.C.’s minister of Re- the B.C. Ministry of the Environment UBC is expected to be up from last sponsored conference on global envi- gional and Economic Development, and Environment Canada’s Canadian “This is not a bidding war, it’s just ronmental change, Sept. 24-26. year, when 2 1,940 undergraduates at- and UBC President David Strangway. Climate Centre. tended the winter session. The number an exercise to ensure that students The issues will be addressed in of international undergraduates should know that UBC is interested in them,” terms of the political, business and also be up this year, Spencer said. Spencer said. “We try to make com- general public concerns of the prov- htemational students have made up petitive offers to outstanding students.” ince, said Gordon McBean, a profes- less-than one per cent of total under- Simon Fraser and the University of sor of Atmospheric Science in the graduate enrolment in recent years, but Victoria also plan to make early offers Geography Department. the university now has a target of in- next year, he said. “Our major environmentalconcerns are global in extent and B.C. ispart of Meet the Brass on Mondav a global community for trade and so- Interesting articles & cial and other issues,” he said. Continued from Page 1 ments are sponsoring receptions, reun- Many of British Columbia’s key ions, displays, tours, debates, barbe- industries -forestry, fishing and tour- prompt letter Also in store on Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. at cues, concerts, speakers, demonstra- ism - rely on the environment, and Thunderbird Stadium is the Classic tions, agolf tournament, banquets, lec- many of our lifestyles are closely tied Editor: sible for Women’s Programs I would Blue and Gold football game that pits tures and parties. The Faculty Club to it. The May 3rd issue of UBC Re- be happy to offer assistance in your UBC’s Thunderbirds against the Uni- will hold an Open House on Sept. 29 “A change in climate in the rest of ports carried several interesting ar- efforts to establish a comprehensive versity of Manitoba Bisons. from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Campus walking the world will have an important im- ticles which have prompted me to program of equality for women and On Monday, Oct. 1, everyone is tours will also depart from Cecil Green pact on B.C., both directly and indi- write to you. to promote women’s safety on cam- invited to Meet the Brass and hobnob Park at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. rectly,’’ McBean said. Two of these, one relating to the pus. with senior university officials from Call the Alumni Association at 228- “For example, tropical deforesta- Faculty of Applied Sciences’ recent Again, it is a pleasure to read of 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the SUB 33 13for a complete list of information tion is a major environmental concern conference encouraging women to the many developments at the Uni- party room. and reunions. and whatever action the world com- pursue a career in engineering. and versity of British Columbia, and I On Tuesday, Oct. 2, staff and fac- Homecoming information is avail- munity decides to take on this matter one on Dr. Susan Penfold’s commit- welcome your valuable input to ulty members get their Just Desserts as able Thursday through Sunday from as will have a very significant impact on ment to the concerns of women in how my Ministry might be of assis- the undergraduate student society rec- the association office on the second B.C.’s forest industry.” psychiatry, were huly encouraging tance. ognizes those who went out of their floor of Cecil Green Park from 8:30 Participants at the conference will articles. way to help students. This event is by a.m. to 5 p.m., or from the information explain the issues, clarify the impacts Both reaffirmed for me the per- With best regards, invitation only. table in the Student Union Building, on human health, forests, fish and wa- ception held by myselfand many Carol Gran Also during Homecoming Week, Sat., Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30. ter resources, and assess the possible others that the worldof academe pro- Minister of Government many campus faculties and depart- from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. policy responses of industry and gov- motes the highest societal standards Management Services and ernment at provincial, national and in- and offers leadership in the area of Minister Responsible for Women’s ternational levels. community standards. Programs The Conference on Global Envi- A third article, relating to Team study ‘unique’ ronmental Change: Implications for women’s’ safety on campus is a matter of concern. I understand that cal Chemistry and Pediatrics; and Dr. Soul Continued from Page 1 this is a problem shared by women Wayne Riggs, Clinical Pharmacy. In UBC builder on campuses across Canada and I of new therapeutic agents,” he said. addition, several collaborators from A UBC builder, DeanEmeritus Bly- commend you for your initiative to blessed The Children’s Variety Research The interdisciplinary team of re- the Alfred Eagles, died this summer at address this concern. searchers represents the faculties Centre and Vancouver’s Grace Hospi- the age of 88. both I understand that the problem of Editor: of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medi- tal, as well as graduate and post-doc- Born in New Westminster, Eagles addressing gender-based inequities Re: “Arts I focus turnsEast” cine atUBC. Italso brings together ex- toral students from UBC’s faculties of graduated from UBC in 1922 with in terms of faculty and administra- (UBC Reports, July 12). pertise in fetal physiology, pharma- Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medi- honors in Biologyand Chemistry, a tion demographics represents another Bless my soul! What faculty do cokinetics, drug analysis and metabo- cine, are assisting withthe research minor in Agriculture and was winner issue that is being addressed by Ca- you imagine is the home of Asian lism, toxicology and pediatric neurol- project. of theGovernor General’s Gold Medal. nadian universities from coast to Studies if not the Arts Faculty? “The team and their study has been om. In 1955, he became Deanof the coast. identified by the MRC to be unique in The four co-investigators guiding Faculty of Agriculture, a position he It is my fervent hope that British A. Jean Elder the MRC project with Axelson in- Canada for their collective expertise held until his retirement in 1967. Dr. Columbia’s oldest university would Associate Professor of History clude: Dr. Dan Rurak, Obstetrics and and ability to focus on drug toxicology The university honoredhim as Great assume a leadership role in this im- and AssistantSenior Faculty Adviser, Gynecology; Kevin Farrell, Pedia- in early life,” said MRC’s Director of Trekker in 1966 and awarded him Dr. an portant area. As Minister Respon- Faculty of Arts trics; Dr. Frank Abbott, Pharmaceuti- Programs Dr. Lewis Slotin. Honorary DSc in 1968. UBC REPORTS Sept. 6,1990 3

I SUPER Sale a success IBy RON BURKE eventanforing programor Morespace, lesssurplus they kx~nedof through the f 3quipment gathering dust in tour. Tour coordinator Alexc 1.he storage area and a few Bold reports that many Visi. (jollars in the pocket thosetors were Pleasantly SurPrisec (Ire the benefits of any yard at the number and range 0 s;ale. Campus departments campus activities open tc t,hat participated inthe July the Public. 1!8 UBC SUPER (SpecialUni- Thisyear the tour program \~e~h~ramtoEnc~r~e joinedforces with the AM$ I;lwycling) Sale are enjoying to operate aTours and Infor. t hosebenefits now. Final sta- mation deskin SUB. The t istics show that the recycling venture was a great Success f air drew a crowd CIf about 5,000 F photo by David Gray Photographer David Neelleads a ceremonial procession during the opening ceremoniesof his photography t exhibit - Our Chiefs and Elders: David Neel,Kwagiutl- at the Capihno CoUege Resource Centre. s t helpfulinforma- c tion about cam- Arts ’20 Relay is largest r pusevents and u re, books tlure, and Congratu-services. C lations to theAMS in- tlhanks out go to formationofficer intramural event in Canadavolunteers tlhe the and tour Too busy running it to runin it, Approximately 2,000 runners from the conclusion of the race scheduledrepre-who guides \Eatho such were Nestor Korchinsky, Director of Intra- the university and the community are for 10:30a.m., a pancakeuniversity breakfast thesented ingredientin k ey mural Sports, has enjoyed a long and expected to participate in this year’s and the cutting of UBC’s birthday cake tlle event‘ssuc- so well to thousands affectionate association with UBC’s relay. at 1 1 :OO a.m. C:ess. ofvisitors this sum- historic Arts ’20 Relay. Opening ceremonies at 8:30 a.m. The celebrations will continue into Scheduled for Sept. 30, the on Main Mall will begin the day’s ac- the afternoon with live entertainment Ulniversity‘s commitment to university’s official 75th birthday, the tivities, followed by the 10.6 kilometre and a barbecue. rf?cycling, the sale featured HOMECOMING WEEK Arts ‘20 Relay has become the largest race which gets under way from VGH For more information on the Arts ir Iformation on how members intramural sporting event in Canada, at 9:30 a.m. Spectators are welcome to ’20 Relay, call Intramural Sports at 0If thecommunity can in- Homecoming Week kicks largely due to Korchinsky’s personal take part in the awards ceremonies at 228-6000. C reuse their recycling activi- off on Thursday, Sept.27. This commitment and dedication. tiles at home. There was also year, the traditional week- He revived the relay in1969, nearly v. educational entertainment longevent includes the three decades after the race was can- Thunderbirds Manitoba sing recyclable objects) for university‘s75th birthday, celled due to declining interest. (I C hildren from the Imagina- which falls on Sunday, Sept. While rummaging around the base- til 30. Highlights of the week in- ment ofthe War Memorial Gym in in Blue andGold Cassic on Market. Congratulations By JO MOSS the game. There will also be entertain- tc I Norm Wott, director of Ex- clude: 1968, Korchinsky and then director of Student Homecoming Pa- the men’s program, Bill McNulty, ment at half time. tra-Sessional Studies,and Vin- Football has been a traditionat UBC rade - Thursday, Sept. 27, found the Arts ‘20 Relay trophy. Game tickets are available in ad- Cent Grant, MaterialsRe- since the first university team punted 12:30 p.m.. startsin &Lot, They researched the history of the the pigskin in 1927. vance from the Athletics and Sport S( Iurce Supervisor for the Sur- near the Barn, and moves relay through old issues of the student For alumni returning to campus, the Services Office in War Memorial Gym PIus Equipment Recycling Fa- newspaper, The Ubyssey. Blue and Gold Classic, the game which (228-2503) and at the stadium gate. C ility. who organized the saleacross campus. Realizing that the race was a unique falls during Homecoming Week, is also -- includingthe gorgeous Gala Great Trekker Dinner event to UBC (no other Canadian uni- a ritual of sorts. Shrum Bowl w leather, if Norm is to be be- and Dance - Thursday, versity has one) Korchinsky and This year, the UBC Thunderbirds features Ik wed. (Norm is already into Sept. 27, reception at 6:30 McNulty immediately understood the take on the University of Manitoba his next project- preparing p.m., dinnerat 7:30p.m., He importance of the race to defining the Bisons, Saturday, Sept. 29 at Thunder- cross-town rivalry tt-is year‘s version of hisnoto- tel Vancouver. flavor and identity of the university. bud Stadium in their fifth game of the By JO MOSS ri(IUS World’s Worst Oil Paint- Blue and Gold Classic “This is a relay whichlinks our past season. Kickoff time is 2 p.m. Cross-town football rivalry contin- ings exhibition.) Football Game(UBC vs. Uni- with the present and our future,” said “We feel it’s going to be a very ues Saturday, Sept. 8, when the UBC versity of Manitoba) - Sat- Korchinsky. “Around 1980, some of competitive and exciting game,” said urday, Sept.29, AMS barbe- Thunderbirds take on the SFU Clans- DISCOVER SUMMER A HIT the participants from the first Arts ’20 football coach Frank Smith. men for the 1990 Shrum Bowl inThun- cue at l p.m., kickoff at 2 Relay joined in the race ceremony that The designation Blue andGold derbird Stadium. Game time is 7:30 If you have the impression p.m., Thunderbird Stadium. Year. Classic refers to the university’s colors p.m. tt>ere were a few more Homecoming Dance - “The pride, enthusiasm and emo- and UBC’s team was formerly known This year, the stakes are high since People than usual on cam- Saturday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m., tion demonstrated by the current crop as the Varsity team or simply the Blue both universities are celebrating an an- Pus this summer, and they Ballroom,Student Union of students was overwhelming. It told and Gold. 1927 was the first year the niversary year - UBC its 75th and S€?emed to be enjoying Building. me how important it was to have such university recognized football as a SFU its 25th. ttlemselves, you’re probably Arts ’20 Relay Race(com- an historical base.” major sport, dubbing it Canadian rugby For the series, the Thunderbirds and rilJht. munity teams welcome:call The first relay was organized by the to differentiate it from English rugby. Clansmen have won six games each Aug. 31 marked the offi- 228-6000) - Sunday, Sept. graduating Arts class of 1920 to in- (For the record, UBC won the 1927 with one game tied. ciial close of Discover Sum- 30,assemble at UBC (on crease public awareness of the big four championship beating teams The Shrum Bowl has been played Main Mall, near Sedgewick university’s need for a new campus. from Vancouver, New Westminster I“ \er at UBC, part of the 75th 13 times since the first game in 1967. a1 nniversarycelebrations. Library,) at 8:30 a.m. to The original Fairview campus lo- and Victoria). The series was halted 1972 after in lany of the traditional sum- board buses to relay points, cated at the present-day site of Van- 1990 is the second consecutive year SFU beat UBC in 1970 61 to 6, and M r race starts at 9:30 a.m., couver General Hospital, couldno the Thunderbirds have drawn the Bi- again in 1971 by a score of 42 to It ier campus programs, such 0. awards ceremony and pan- longer accommodate the increasing sons for Homecoming game. Last was revived under the auspices of the a:s theatre and music, were enrolment. year’s match waswalkover a with UBC United Way in 1978 and since then, elihanced through funding cake breakfastat 10:30 a.m. The original race spanned 7.5 miles, shutting out Manitoba 46 to 8. The the Thunderbirds have won six games f r(Dm the 75thAnniversary on Maclnnes Field. beginning at Point Grey which was the Bisons return this year with arevamped out of eight under head football coach Committee and drew wider Meet the Brass (members proposed site for the newcampus, and team under new coach Scott Spurgeon, Frank Smith. P‘Jblic involvement. of the UBC administration)- ending at Fairview. formerly with the Ottawa Roughrid- The game is named after the late The expandedcampus Monday, Oct. 1, 12:30 p.m., “Events like the Arts ’20 Relay ers. Gordon Shrum, a scientist and admin- urs program wasmore Party Room, Student Union symbolize something quite unique and The Blue and Gold Classic falls on istrator who played a significant role Dpular than ever, attract- Building. significant,” Korchinsky said. the university’s official birthday week- in the academic development of both in!g groups of school children, As with other 75th anni- They are an expression of belong- end and will have a festive atmosphere UBC and SFU. niors, tourists, families, ESL versary celebrations, mem- ing, association and pride. Our stu- in keeping with UBC 75th Anniver- Shrum Bowl tickets are on sale at Jdents and others.Many bers of the public are en- dents know that. Our objective for the sary celebrations. The Alma Mater the AMS Box Office in the Student vi! jitors came for a guided couraged to participate in race in our 75th anniversary year is to Society is sponsoring a barbecue in- Union Building.Reserve seats are $10, Bur ofthe campus and and enjoythe events of get the people of Vancouver to recog- side Thunderbird Stadium beginning hillside seats are $6. For more infor- er ided up staying or return- Homecoming Week. nize that this is their university, too.” at 1p.m. and continuing throughout mation call 228-2503. Evening ESL Courses. Start Oct. 1 or 2 I MONDAY.SEPT. 10 I and run twice a week for 8 weeks.Choose CALENDAR DEADLINES from Conversation Skills; Speech: Fluency and Pronunciation; Writingand Grammar, Cancer Research Seminar For events in the period Sept. 23 to Oct. 6 notices musthe submitted by UBCfaculty or staff on proper Calendarforms no later and TOEFL Preparation. Call 222-5208. Monday Noon Hour Series. than noon on Wednesday, SCIJI.t2 IO the Comrnunit-vRelations Office. 6328 Memorid Rd., Room 207, Old Administration Structurally Novel Platinum Reading, Writing and Anti-TumourAgents. Dr. Building. For more information c~crll22(3-313/.The next cdtion Of'UBC Reports Mil he pthlished Sept. 20. Notices exceeding Study Skills Centre Nick Farrell, Chemistry, U. 35 words mybe edited. ofVermont. B.C. Cancer Fall courses include: Reading for Speed Research Centre Lecture and Comprehension; Writing: Process and the issues, clarify theimpacts and discuss Theatre, 601 W. 10th Avenue from 12- Applied Mathematics Seminar Product; Critical Thinking: Clear Writing; FRIDAY,SEPT. 14 posslble International andlocal responses. lpm. Call 877-6010. I 1 Evolutlonary Stable Strategies And Com- ,&+ Notes and Bibliographies; binations For Seed Dispersal In A Fluctu- Sponsored by UBC, The Cecil H. and Ida Business Letters and ating Environment. Dr. Don Ludwig,Mathi Green Vlsiting Professorships, BC Minis- Memos; Reports and Pro- Biochemistry Seminar Ophthalmology Clinical Day Zoology, UBC. Mathematics 229 at tries of theEnvironment and Regionall posals; Editing; Word Structure, Function And Evolution Of The Strabismus for the General Ophthalmolo- 3:45pm. Call 228-4584. EconomicDevelopment and the Cana- Power;Spelling: Demons Multifunctional Fatty Acid Synthases. Dr. gist. Burton J.Kushner, Clinical Profes- dlanClimate Centre, Environment Can- and Logic; Study Skills; Stuart Smith, Children's Hospital. Oakland, ada. Sept. 24-26, Coast Plaza Hotel. Call sor, Pediatric Ophthalmology andStrabis- Chemistry Special Lecture ECT Workshops; Writing Clinic for ESL Calif. IRC #4 at 3:45pm. Call 228-4829. mus, U.of Wisconsin-Madison. VGHi (604) 681-5226 or Fax (604) 681 -2503. Students; Composition for ESL Students. Infrared Vibrational Spectroscopy of UBC Eye Care Centre Auditoriumfrom Phone Centre for Continuing Education, Solvated Ions. Prof. Y.T. Lee, Chem., U. 7:30am+m. Call 875-4555, Ioc. 6127 222-5245. of California, Berkeley andC.A. McDowell UBC Speakers Bureau TUESDAY, SEPT. 11 Lecturer in Chemical Physics. Chemlstry Would yourgroup like to know more about I h Chemical Engineering D225 at 10:30am. Call 228-3266. Stress Management or En- CNPS 25th Anniversary Weekly Seminar >.'. , I' dangered Species? More Open House Medical Genetics Seminar Mammalian Cell Culture In , ' than 500 topics to choose History Public Lecture from; most speakers avail- Panel Presentation:Certification Of Coun- Predictive Testing For Huntington Disease: Ultrafiltration HollowFibre sellors, Options And Challenges. All wel- : I :+I. , A Churchlllian Response , '1 , able freeof charge.Phone Update Of The National Study And Psy- Bioreactors. J.M. Piret, ,, I" ' To Gorbachev:Glasnost In 228-61 67, Mon., Wed., Fri.. come.Sat., Sept. 29, CNPS 102,5780 chological Follow-Up. Ms. Marlene Hug- asst. professor, Chem. ' I ,g, ' , Historical Perspective. Toronto Road from 1 -2:30pm. Call 228- gins, M.Sc., National Co-ordinator, Predic- Eng., Biotechnology Labo- 8:30am-noon. ,' , .:( ~ Peter Boyle, American 5259. tive Testing Program for Huntington Dis- ratory. Chem. Engineer- Studies, U. of Nottingham. ease. Hennings 202 at 8:30am. Coffee , ~ , 8,;' k Child Study Centre ing 206 at 3:30pm. Call 228-3238. Buchanan A104from CNPS Quarter Century Reunion from 8:15am. Call 228-5311. 12:30-1.30pmCall 228-2561. A few afternoon preschool places still available for 3-and 4-year-olds. Monday Call for registration. All CNPS students, Astronomy Seminar alumni, assoclates, faculty and staff are Hunting For HibernatingCataclysmlc Varw through Thursday, from September to June. Please come to the Centre at 2881 invited to meet old friends and make new able Stars.Dr. Michael Shara,Space Acadla Road or call 228-2311. ones at Counselling Psych's 25thYear Telescope ScienceInstitute. Geophys- I THURSDAY, SEPT. 20h Reunion. Call 228-5259. iWAstronomy 260 at 4pm. Coffee from Winter Session Library Tours UBC Anglican Community 3:30pm. Call 228-413412267. Memory and Memory Pharmacology Seminar The Main and Sedgewick Libraries.Twice Worship Service Prospectives On Muscle Chloride Chan- daily,Monday to Friday,Sept. 10-21 at Strategies Study Eucharist. Followed bya nels. Dr. Peter C. Vaughan, Physiology, 10:30am and 12:30pm. Each lasts about Volunteers wanted, aged 6O-plus, to par- light breakfast. All wel- 1 MONDAY.SEPT. 17 h UBC. Friedman (Anatomy) Bldg., Lecture 45 minutes. All welcome. From the Main ticipate in amemory investigation that come. Lutheran Campus HallB from 11 :30-12:30pm.Call 228- Library Entrance. Call 228-2076. explores memory strategiesand their abil- Centre Chapel,corner of 2575. ity to boost memoryperformance. Call University Blvd. and Wes- Cancer Research Seminar Exhibitions 1990 Karen at 228-2140. Ea brook at 7am. Call 228- Monday Noon Hour Series. Calcium Physics Colloquium 4671. PeterHujar. A retrospectwe, organized Channels In The Nervous SystemAnd Rqcket Measurements Of Dermatology Study Tumour Cell Lines. Dr.Terry Snutch. ,.. . ',. .. . , , by the Grey Gallery, New CosmlcBackground Ra- For Alopecia Areata-scalp area. Volun- Biotechnology Laboratory, UBC. B.C. ,! ,$kp;.'; York U. and made possible dlation. Herbert Gush, teers 18-65, good health, greater than Cancer Research Centre Lecture Theatre 1 ,, !T,;tp;+'i throughsupport from the 50% Physics.UBC. Hennings hair loss formore than 1 year.Able to from 12-lpm. Call 877-6010. !,.. ExhibitionAssistance Pro- [THURSDAY, SEPT. 131 gramme of The Canada attend weeklyvisits for 1 year.Call Dr. , .I, 3853. Council. Continues until Shapiro at 463-61 11. AstronomWPhysics Colloquium Biochemistry Seminar September 15. UBCFine Arts Gallery, The Regulation Of Mitosis In Fission Yeast. Philosophy Visiting Speaker Basement, Main Library. Fall hours now Daily Rhythms Study Dr. Paul Young, Biology.Queen's U., King- Artiflcial Morallty: Prolog andThe In effect: Tues.-Fri. from loam-5pm and Volunteers needed to keep a daily journal ston. IRC #4 at 3:45pm. Call 228-4829. Prisoner's Dllemma. Peter Danlelson, Sat. from 1-5pm. Call 228-2759. (average 5 min.daily) for 4 months,noting UBC. All welcome.Buchanan D336 at patterns in physicakocial experiences. Economics Departmental 12:30pm. Call 228-2621 Our Chiefs And Elders Call Jessica McFarlane at 228-51 21. Portraits of BC Native leaders, chiefs, chief 228-41 3412267. Seminar Accounting For Growth Off ice for Women counsellors and elders by Kwaguitl pho- Family/Nutritional Sciences With New lntermedlate Students' Workshop tographerDavld Neel. Continues atthe Research Study Pharmacology Seminar Inputs. Bob Feenstra, U Museum of Anthropology. Call 228-5087. ,: ,: ;-.uti .-WLLJ EnglishComposltion Test The Role Of Inositol Phosphates In The Weight Cycling-The Metabolic Effects Of of California. Davis. Host: Workshop. Nancy C. Hors- Control Of Respiratory And Vascular Repeated Dieting.Participants having a Prof. Ken Hendrlcks. man. Free admisslon. Asian Centre Art Exhibits Smooth Muscle Tone. John M. Langlands, history of repeated dietingneeded. Fe- Brock351, from 4-5:30pm. Buchanan AI00 from Sept. 8-17, Exhibit of Kana Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC. males, able to attendUBC clinic once/ Call 228-2876. 12:30-1:30pm.Call 228- Calligraphy by Ms. Kochi. Lecture Hall E month for a short follow-up visit, except for Friedman (Anatomy) Bldg., 241 5. Sept. 19-Oct. 1, Chinese from 11:30-12:30pm. Call 228-2575. 3 test days which will be about 2 hours Watercolours by Lucille long, for one year. Call Dr. Linda McCar- Shen. Asian Centre Audi- torium, Call gar at 228-6869 or Jennifer Lee at 228- Psychology Seminar IAYTSEPT.18 C 2502. Children's Developing Theories Of Mind. 1 FRIDAY,SEPT. 21 I 228-2746. Dr. Michael Chandler, Psychology, UBC. Lectures In Modern Chemistry Kenny Bldg. 2510 at 4pm. Call 228-2755. Diabetic Clinical Study C.A. McDowell Lecture in Chemical Phys- Pediatrics Grand Rounds Agricurl Volunteers required. Patients with diabe- ics. Molecular-Beam ChemicalKinetics. Late afternooncurling starts Oct. 16. New tes who have painful neuropathy affecting Philosophy Visiting Speaker Why Steroid Therapy For Prof. Yuan Lee, Chemistry, U. of Califor- Meningitis? Dr. George H. plus experienced curlers welcome. Thun- the legs needed for 14-week trial of an in- Naturalized Semantics.R.C. Jennings, nia,Berkeley. Chemistry 8250 at Ipm. McCracken, Jr., Pediatrics, derbird, Tuesday evenings, 535 or vestigational new drug. Cambridge U. All welcome. Buchanan Refreshments at 12:40pm. Call228-3266. Div. of Infectious Diseases, 7:15pm. Call Alex Finlayson at 738-7698 Call Dr. DonaldStudney, D336 at 12:30pm. Call 228-2621. U. of Texas Southwestern or Paul Willing at 228-5468. Dept. of Medicine, Univer- Medical Genetics Seminar Medical Center. Dallas. sity Hospital, UBC Site at Genetic Analysis OfMeiotic Functions. G.F. Strong Rehab. Centre Auditorium at Executive Programmes 228-71 42. Mr. Kim McKim, Med. Gen., UBC. Hen- gam. Call 875-2117, loc. 7107171 18. Oneitwo-day businessseminars. Sept. nings 202 at 8:30am. Coffee at 8:15am. 1 1, Offlcers' and Directors' Liability. Fee Sun Damaged Skin Study Call 228-531 1. Chemical Engineering $325. Sept. 18-19, Assertiveness for Volunteers again needed, aged 35-70 Managers. Fee, $495. Call 224-8400. Weekly Seminar years. Able to attend 6 visits over a 12- month period. Honorarium paid partici- ReviewOf Designing Packed Acid Gas pants. Call Dermatology at 874-8138. Absorbers With Chemical Reaction. Pai- Co-ordinator, Health I WEDNESDAY. SEPT.ISI toon Tontiwachwuthikul, Graduate Stu- Sciences Courses lW5. dent. Chem. Engineering 206 at 3:30pm. St. John Ambulance SafetyOriented First Study For Acne Vulgaris 1. Anthropology Sociology Call 228-3238. Aid (SOFA) and Cardiopulmonary Resus- Volunteers aged 14-35 years needed. Advertis@ inqiwes: 228-4775 Special Lecture citation (CPR). Offered to UBC students Must be able to attend 4 visits over a 12 week period. Honorarium will be paid for WreCtoF: MWgaret Nevin The Manufacture Of Evil: on Saturdays In October and November. participation. CallDermatology at 874- Ethics In The Industrial SOFA,8 hrs; CPR, 4.5hrs. Fee: $20. Steve cnwrbie 8138. System. Lionel Tiger, 1 NOTICES I Pre-registration at IRC Mall Sept. 25/26, EdfBer:Haward- Charles Darwin Prof. of 10:30am-2:30pm. Call 228-5083. "CaaaieFiW Anthro.,Rutgers U. An- 75th Anniversary Conference English Language "artia,JOMOSS thropology Bldg.2071209 at ;. w*.am !$I Global Environmental Institute Courses Sleep Disorders Study eadorrvBayo'ikwra 12:30pm. Call 228-5887. Chang-The lmplmtions English Language and CompositionTrain- Volunteers 18-45 years suffering from for British Columbla. A 1ng (ELCT) Guided practice in writing for Chronic Insomnia needed for a study on Geography Colloquium specialforum wlth 15 In- UBC students requiring further training in sleep-promoting medication(hypnotics). A Mid 19C Golden Age In Nova Scotia. vlted speakers, chosen to grammar and writing skills for successful Must be available to sleep overnight at a Dr. Graeme Wynn, Geog.. UBC. Geogra- provide the best mix of In- participation in university coursework. Call lab for five nights. Call Carmen Ramirez phy 201 at 3:30pm. Call 228-3268. ternational and B.C. expertise, to explain 228-4463. at 228-7927. Steps taken to initiate fire protection program By JO MOSS as Fall. I9Y I - would help fill that graduate programs are offered at two UBC may soon be the first univer- gap in expertise. The program has other US. universities andthere are sityin Canada--and the second in received academic approval without programs in Scotland, West Germany - North America-to have a graduate funding commitment from the univer- and Sweden. program in fire protection engineer- sity. But it has attracted strong support UBC’s Masters of Engineering ing. from government and industry, said program will buildon a first degree in More people die in tires in this Axel Meisen. Applied Science Dean. engineering. It willequip industry pro- country, on a per capita basis, than in “We are trying to secure funding fessionals with a better understanding any other western nation and fire losses from organizations involved in fire of fire sciences and technology-such currently cost Canadians more than protection, such as private firms, in- as how fires develop and spread and $750 million annually in property and dustry and non-governmental agen- how materials behave under extreme production loss. cies.” Meisen said. “Once the funding heat. It will also explore fire safety, Experts say those numbers could is secured and in place, we can move fire codes and regulations, material begreatly reduced by more special- very quickly.” resistance to combustion, fire control ized fire prevention techniques and a Roger Hebert, Director of Permits systems, crowd behavior in the after- better understanding of tires and fire and Licenses for the City of Vancou- math of an earthquake or explosion, ver, said a formal programfor fire pro- and administration. ’ safety.Duff Macdonell, recently re- tired continuing education program tection engineers is long overdue. A The specific needs of Canadian director in the Faculty of Applied Sci- tire protection engineer through years industry will also beaddressed-the ence agrees. of experience rather than formal edu- use of wood and woodproducts, plas- “There’s amultitude of reasons why cation. Hebert said tire protection en- tics, composites and advanced materi- our losses from fire are hlgh-we have gineering needs to be a science rather als in construction and the problems more wood construction and heating than an art. associated with hazardous industries. demands in our residential buildings “We need safety by design. not by Several industry experts in fire pro- for example. We. ah engineers, could disaster,” he said tection engineeringare expected to hold do something about these lossesif there The only other fire protection pro- adjunct positions in the program. Matt UBC’s were more research into cause and ef- gramat the graduate level in North “It’s a full plate of specialized Lloyd, a high school student attending Shad Valley a fect,” he said. America isat Worcester Polytechnic knowledge a fire protection engineer program during the summer prepares tissue section for high Fifty-two Some fire protection research is Institute in Worcester, Mass. Under- needs as a good basis for doing his or magnitude viewing under an electron microscope. stu- dents took part in the DroEram. . undertaken by government and indus- her work,” Macdonell said. try, but Macdonell says that informa- Patrick is named Classes will be offered in late after- tion is not as well coordinated or dis- University Librarian noons andevenings whenever possible, to accommodate part-time students seminated as it could be for general RuthPatrick has been appointed Trew namednew director who are working. application. UBC‘s new University Librarian. If specialized information could be A graduate of Library Science at Meisen predicts UBCgraduates will of Women Students ome widely applied in standard building the University ofCalifornia, Berkeley, be much in demand. Potential em- construction and refitting of older Patrick has more than 18 years of uni- ployers include companies designing Marsha pists. . buildings, there could be substantial versity and related experience as a and constructing major buildings; gov- Trew has been Trew completed a post-doctoral savings for all involved, especially the professional librarian. ernment departments such as Public has appointed Di- program at Harvard bniversity on or- construction industry. he said. For thelast seven years she has Works, National Defense, and Trans- rector of the ganizational behavior, negotiation and UBC’s unique program - which served as Dean of Library services at port Canada; and forest products and Office for Office dispute resolution. Her duties com- could take its first IO students as early the University of Montana, Missou‘la. plastics manufacturers. WomenStu- menced as Director of the Office for dents. Women Students Aug. IS. Agraduate of Michigan Committee seeks State Univer- sity, Trew be- Trew campus input came actively A university committee investigat- committed to women’s issues in 1971 ing ways toupdate the student and when she organized a chapter of the library identification card is seeking National Organization for Women in input from the campus community. Washington state. Between 1976 and The library is looking to replace the 1088, Trew was associated with Capi- current card, which uses a punch-hole lano College where she founded the system. with a new machine-readable Women’s Resource Centre. She played card. a key role in organizing the Canadian The committee studying how this Congress on Learning Opportunities could be done was established by for Women (CCLOW), and served as K.D.Srivastava, Vice President, Stu- -. the B.C.representative on the CCLOW dent and Academic Services. and is Board of Directors. Trew was also co- chaired by Registrar Richard Spencer. founder of the Western Canadian The committee is interested in hear- Career Development Study Back Pain Research Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Feminist Counselling Association, an ingthe views of any department or Researchstudy on communication be- Volunteers needed for magnetic reso- Every Tuesday (including holidays) from organization devoted to the education individual on potential uses of a new tweenparents and adolescentsregarding . nanceimaging of healthyspines-non- 12:30-2pm, University Hospital, UBC Site, of and networking for feminist thera- card. career and educational choces. Young pregnantwomen aged 30-40 and men Room 311 (through LabMedicine from people aged 12-1 9 and one parent neededover 40, no pacemakers, no intracranial Main Entrance). Call 873-1018 (24-hour to participate in an Interview. CallDr. clips and no metal fragments in the eye. Help Line). Richard Young at228-6380. About one hour required. Call June, MRI Unit, 8am-4pm, Monday-Thursday at 228- Neville Scarfe Children’s Garden 7720. Hypertension in Located west of the Education Building. Pregnancy Study Free admission. Open all year. Families ’ Pregnantwomen, concerned about their Surplus Equipment interested in planting, weeding or water- blood pressure, are invlted to participate. Reycling Facility ing the garden, call Gary Pennington at Thestudy compares relaxation trainlng All surplus items. Every Wednesday, 12- 228-6386 or Jo-Anne Naslund at 434- Everyone at Guided Independent Study and Media with standard medical treatment (own 3pm. Task Force Bldg., 2352 Health Sci- 1081. Services would like to congratulate Fern and Im. upon physician).Call Dr. Wolfgang Linden at ences Mall. Call 228-2813. receivlng their diplomas from the School of Marital 228-4156. Studies. Both of them have excelled In011 components of Sexual Harassment Office Botanical Garden Theme Tours mls demanding program, particularly the challenging Post Polio Study Two advisors are available Sundays, September 9 and 23, 10:30am Reld wo& and labotatory exercises. Thelr asslgnmenh Persons with polioneeded to discussquestions and amd 1’:30pm.September were completed long before the approprlate for functional assessment concerns.They are pns- theme is Food Garden, deadlines. and showed the results of thorough A and possible training pro- pared to help any member Vegetables and Fruit. Tea research and studious applicationto me task gramsEllzabeth Dean, of the UBC communitywho available. Garden also at hand We wish them every success as Ph.D., School of Rehabili- is being sexually harassed open every day from1Oam- they moveon to what will 1 tation Medicine. Call 228- to find a satisfactory resolution. Call Mar- 6pm through September. undoubtedly be extensive 7392. garetha Hoek or Jon Shapiro at 228-635:3. Freeadmission Wednesdays. Call 228- post-graduatewok. 1 3928. Volunteering Multiple Sclerosis Study To find an interesting and challenging vol- Persons with mild to moderately severe unteerjob, get in touchwith Volunteer Nitobe Garden MS needed forstudy on exercise re- Connections, Student Counselling and Monday to Friday, loam-6pm through sponses.Elizabeth Dean, Ph.D.. School Resources Centre, Brock 200. Call 228- September. Free admission Wednesdays. of Rehab. Medicine. Call 228-7392. 381 1. Call 228-3928. People Oke awarded Guggenheim fellowship Geography Professor EMS has accepted an offer from the Federal women elected to the college. ing Engineers, has an international Timothy Oke has &en Department of External Affairs to serve a four- The professional organization is made up of membership exceeding 19,000 and is a awarded a fellowship month term as coach of the Syrian National and registered landscape architects across Canada. one of four member societies of the from the JohnSimon Junior National men’s teams. Quayle. who has a cross-appointment in the American Institute of Mining, Metal- Guggenheim Memorial Enns, who has worked as a school teacher in School of Architecture, teaches in the Landscape lurgical and Petroleum Engineers. Foundation. Jordan, will depart soon for Damascus, where he Architecture Program’s design studios and con- The fellowship will will prepare the junior team for the Asian Games ducts research in the area of design education. support Oke, a member in late August, and the senior squad for the Arab of the Geography Games in November. John Chase, Directorof Budget, Department’s Atmos- Engineering Professor Planning and Systems Management, pheric Science Program, Oke Andrew Mular has been has been given additional responsibili- on a year’s sabbatical as John Grace. the newly appointed dean of the named a Distinguished ties. a visiting fellowat Keble College, Oxford where Faculty of Graduate Studies, has named associate Member of the Society for Chase has been appointed Execu- he will continue his research on the climate of deans who will assist in running the faculty. Mining, Metallurgy. and tive Assistant to Bruce Gellatly, Vice- cities. Among his responsibilities, Civil Engineering Exploration lnc. President Administration and Finance, Oke was one of only four Canadians Professor Sheldon Cherry. an associate dean since Mular, who is head of as of July 1. awarded fellowships by the New York based 1984, will oversee admissions. handle visiting UBC’s Mining and Min- In his new role, Chase will perform foundation, which made more than 143 awards and transfer students and serve as Senate repre- eral Process Engineering tasks assigned by Gellatly which may in total in North America. It chose from among sentative. Department, was one of involve any of his areas of responsibil- 3,218 applicants for fellowships totalling $3.76- As part of his duties, English Professor Laurie only 10 people elected to ity. million. Ricou will review student records and registra- the Distinguished Member In his current position, Chase is re- The foundation offers fellowships to further tion, ensure coordination withthe Registrar’s Class of 1991. sponsible for developing and maintain- the development of scholars and artists by as- Office and sit on the Cumculum and New Pro- The society gives distinguished member ing UBC’s General Purpose Operating sisting them to engage in research in any field grams Committee. awards to individuals inthe minerals industry Funds budget and providing policy of knowledge and creation in any of the arts, David Randall, a professor in the Zoology who have made outstanding and notable contri- support to senior administration. I under the freest possible conditions. Fellow- Department, will be primarily responsible for butions to mining and mineral extraction technol- Director of theBudget and Planning ships are awarded to people who have already scholarshipsand fellowships, prizes, student travel ogy and research. office since 1983, Chase was Director demonstrated exceptional capacity for produc- grants and all other awards. Mular was recognized for his research in com- of the Office of Analytical Studies and tive scholarship or exceptional creative ability puter modeling, simulation, process control, de- Executive Assistant to the President at in the arts. sign and economic analysis of mineral operations Simon Fraser University for 13 years. Landscape Architecture Professor Moura -work carried out in collaboration with various Prior to that he worked at the Univer- Quayle has been appointed to the College of Fel- Canadian industries and the Canadian Centre for sity of Michigan Medical School and at UBC basketball coach Bruce Enns is tak- lows of the Canadian Society of Landscape Archi- Mining and Energy Technology (CANMET). the U.S. National Aeronautics and ing his expertise to the Middle East. tects. She is one of 55 fellows and one of six SME, formerly known as The Society of Min- Space Administration agency.

Smith honored by YWCA for werk in public affairs Associate Law Professor LYM mittee. Her writings on gender ine- Smith was one of seven Women of quality have influenced interpretations Distinction honored by the Vancouver of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms YWCA for their contribution to in Canadiancourts. women’s rights. The YWCA said Smith is “a first Smith was recognized for her work class teacher and legal publicist, an HAWANNIVERSARY in the field of communications and excellent and creative academic, a fine public affairs. and active lawyer, a sterling role model A founding member and currently for female lawyers in this country. Homecoming national chair of the Women’s Legal “She has combined revolutionary Gala Grmt Trekker DinnerDance Dance, Education and Action Fund, Smith was thinking with practical work that di- H chairperson for inquiries under the rectly benefits people. Her leadership Honoring Pierre Saturdav. Human Rights Code and is immediate in generating modem theory will have Berton, past chair of the UBC Faculty profoundly positive effects on the lives Thursday, Sept. Association’s status of women com- of women in this country for years.” 27,6:30 pm, c Hotel Vancouver. Berkowitz & Associates Arts ‘20 Relay Ram, Sunday, So t. 30, Statistics and Mathematics Consulting Homecoming 9: s0 am, Parade,Thursday I VGH to UBC. researchdesignanalysis.data Sept. 27,1230 pm, sampling forecasting Campus. Jonathan Berkowitz, Ph.D. 4160 Staulo Crescent, Vancouver, B.C., V6N 3S2 Blue & Gold Classic Meet the Brass Football Game, (Members of UBC Office: (604) 263-1508 Home: (604) 263-5394 Saturday,Sept. 29, 4 Administration), h d BBQ at 1 pm,ame ”l Monday Oct. 1, at 2pm, 1-Bir! 1230 pm, SUB, The public is invited to a lecture by Stadwm. Party Room. Distinguished UBC Alumnus Gardens...Museums...Galleries Dr. JOHN GOODLAD Sports...Reunions Professor of Education and Director for the Center for Educational Research University of Washington JOIN THE CELEBRATIONS “TEACHERS FOR SCHOOLS IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY Tuesday, October 2,1990 SEPT. 271 OCT. 3 a p.m. For more informationcall 222-8999 IYII 1908 Woodward Lecture Theatre2 University of British Columbia *NNIVE=S*R~ THEUNIVERSITY OF BRITISHCOLUMBIA Journal devoted Take the bus to N&’ve writing Parking becomes scarce By GAVIN WILSON evely student, but for those concerned One ofthe goals of Parking and By GAVIN WILSON the contemp- about their safety and to ease access Security Services’ five-year plan is to rary scene and University commuters are being An explosion of new literary tal- encouraged to take the bus or carpool for the disabled. reduce thenumber of people whodrive ent in Canada’s Native communities that displays a Parking attendants, in radio contact to campus. variety of per- as building construction disrupts cam- has prompted a UBC journal to de- security patrols, will provide informa- Parking and Security estimates that spectives: pus parking for the next five years. vote an entire issue to First Nations tion and help prevent vandalism. about 80 per cent of people coming to protest. The advice is contained in a new writers. The current B lot exit fee of 25 campus each day currently arrive in a comic, reflec- five-year plan recently unveiled by A special double hue of Cana- cents will be replaced by a 15-cent an car. They require about 14.000 park- tive.” UBC’s Parking and Security Services dian Literature - a prestigious jour- hour fee, up to a maximum of $1, ris- ing spots. Thespe- that details plans for newparkades. nalpublished by theuniversity - increased parking fees and fines and ingto 25-cents an hour in 1991-92. To accommodate those who still contains poems, stories and articles cial issue will “I Parking at meters and in parkades will be available New the removal of some existing parking drive to campus, the $10 million first by contemporary Native writers as lots. go up to $1 an hour this year and to phase of the new West parkade to be well as noted academics. not only to $1.25 the following year from the cur- Canadian Literature subscribers, but “The system will be strained from built on what is now L lot will open “As recently as IOyears ago many time to time in the next few years,” rent rate of 75 cents. next year with 1,200 spaces. In 1993, people claimed that there were few also to the general public. UBCPress Student preferred parking (for has published the bulk of the issue in said Parking and Security Services the $3.6 million second phase will cre- Native writers in Canada.“ said edi- Director John Smithman. “But we’re graduate students) will rise to$72 from ate an additional 300 spaces. tor and UBC EnglishProfessor Wil- book form under the title Native $60. Grad students willnow be eli- asking people to bear with us as we try Another parkade is proposed for liam New. Writers and Canadian Writing. Pro- gible for faculty and staff parkingprivi- to compensate as we go. If you can completion the same year. Built under “That was an over-generalization ceeds from sales will go to UBC’s leges. Other parking rateswill also come to campus by bus, please do so.” the newArts Theatre complex, it could even then, butin the last 10 years First Nations House of Learning. increase to pay for parkade construc- Construction of severalmajor build- house another 500 to 800 vehicles. there has been an extraordinary in- “We’re trying to provide an im- tion. ing projects during the next five years As well, an additional 200 parking crease in the number of poems, nov- portant place where the voices of will eliminate half ofB lot, all of A and Parking fines are going up, too. els, plays and autobiographies being Native writers can be heard widely,” They now range from $10 to $25 de- meters will be added to various loca- Brock lots and most of L and E lots by tions on campus and a further 400 published. said New. “This is one way thatsome the end of 1992, representing a loss of pending on the offence. Beginning later “It’s important for Canadians to very good writers will be drawn to this year, theywill be doubled to a spaces will expand several lots on the more than 2,000 parking spaces. west side of campus. realize there is a very rich Native lit- the attention of readers both inside “The university’s building program maximum of $50. There willbe 68 metered spaces erature that comments vigorously on and outside Canada.” will result in the loss of surface park- Changes to fines and student and added in front of the bookstore and 25 ing lots. Wehave to replace them with visitor parking are effective Sept. 1 new metered spots along Wesbrook parkades, which are very expensive,” Smithman said the parking fee in- Mall near University Hospital. said Smithman. creases are in line with other universi- Classified Two new parkades and expansion ties across Canada and visitor parking Meters will also be added to exist- Classified advertising can be purchased from Media Services. Phone of existing parking facilities are rates remain competitive. The permit ing lots at the Asian Centre and on 228-4775. Ads placedby faculty and staff cost $6 per insertion for 35 planned. But in the meantime, Smith- fees have not risen since 1984. Main Mall west of Memorial Road. words. Others are charged$7. Monday, 10Sept. at 4 p.m.is the deadline man said Parking and Security will be for the next issueUBC of Reports which appears on Thursday, Sept.20. Deadline forthe following edition on Oct. 4 is 4 p.m. Monday,24. AllSept. working with B.C. Transit to see how Mining engineers tackle ads must be paidin advance in cash, by cheque or internal requisition. bus service to the campus can be im- proved. Services TOYOTA TERCEL: 1982, excellent To help pay for new parking facili- condition, all garage records, 2-door, Aman laborproblem c 4-speedstandard, silver, sunroof, ties, which are expected to cost about GUARANTEEDACCURACY plus 97,000 kilometres, $3,500 firm.Call $25 million over the next three years, By JO MOSS small mining operations. professional looking results with WP5 734-0090. motorists will pay more to bring their UBC’s Department of Mining and South Africa has traditionally re- and HP Deskjet Plus printer. Editing cruited mining engineers from Europe and proofreading. Competitive rates. Accommodation cars to campus. Mineral Process Engineering may help and North America. but political insta- Pickup and debvery availableat extra HOME EXCHANGE: English family - Beginning I-, fees for faculty the Africancountries of Zimbabwe and cost. West End location. CallSuzanne (2 adults, 4 children) in N. England and staff parking permits will rise to Zambia solve an anticipated labor bility has depressed the country’s cur- 683-1 194. wishes to exchange homes with Van- $12permonthfor 1990-91 andto$14 shortage. rency making its salaries uncompeti- t VICTORIA REAL ESTATE: Experi- couver family in August, 1991. for fur- per month in1991 -92 from thecurrent Both countries face the possibility tive. Experts predict. it will turn to ther information call 731-4109. enced, knowledgeable realtor with level of $10 per month. Permits and of a loss of mining engineers and tech- Zimbabwe and Zambia, which have faculty references will answer all que- FOR RENT: Condo, 876 West 14th, decals will be replaced with keycards nicians to South African mining com- two of the four mining engineering ries and send informationon retire- one block east of Oak, unfurnished, 2 ment or investment opportunities.No read by new parking lot access equip- panies which offer higher wages. The training programs in Southern Africa, bedroom, 2 baths. Gas fireplace, in- to fill the gap. cost orobligation. Call (604) 595- suite launddry, 1 parking spot. 1 year ment drain of skilled professionals from a 3200. LoisDutton, REMAX Ports lease. Available Sept. 1. D.D. $1200, Remaining B lots will gain atten- major domestic industry would have Hall will spend two months in Af- West, Victoria, B.C. rica meeting with government, indus- r rent $1200, utilities extra. Contact dants and a shuttle bus service avail- devastating consequences. pearl 980-2636 or Dr.Takahashi (403) GUITAR LESSONS:Classical Guitar able daily from 8 a.m. to midnight to “The loss of production would have tryand university representatives to Lessons, Bachelor of Music. Central 434-8952. provide an added measure of safety for a severe effect on foreign exchange determine how severe the professional Vancouver location. Call Garth, 873- drain could be and what UBC andother 5752. Miscellaneous users of the parking lots. The excep- earnings and employment,” said UBC tion is B-7, a gravel lot at the far end of Mining Professor Allan Hall, who has Canadian universities can do to help m:Needthatfinalpdishingtaxh? RINGETTE: VancouverRingette provide a solution. Experienced English PhDStudent will Association is looking for women Rin- campus, where a flat rate of one dollar received funding from the Canadian edit your MS, thesis, novel, etc for spell- gette players for recreational team. for 24 hours will be charged. International Development Agency to Hall won funding under a new ing grammar and generalstyle, 536- Also players, coaches and referees The new shuttle, to complement an assess the situation. CIDA awards program designed to needed for children’s team. Phone 51 37. existing service, is being offered at the Zimbabwe mines, which produce give Canadian professionals an oppor- Bonnie, 263-1087 or Sally, 222-1249. NOTARY PUBLIC:for all your Notar- request of the President’s Office. The mainly nickel, copper, gold, asbestos tunity to better understand international ‘a1 Services including Wills, Convey- FIELDHOCKEY: For men and shuttle will depart every half houron a and chromium, generate 45 per cent of development and to support links with ancing andMortgages, contact women of all ages. New season starts PaulineMatt, 4467 Dunbar St., (at set route from B lot to the campus the country’s foreign exchange and developing countries that encourage Sept. 8 Recreational and competitive core. Smithma said it is not meant for employ 30,000 part-time workers in long-term cooperation. !8th 8, Dunbar), Vancouver,B.C. Tele- teams. No experiencenecessary. >hone(604) 222-9994. weekly practice,weekend games. 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(3rd floor LPC,2206 East Mall). For further information, contact Aaron Hait at 228-3800. To place an ad, phone 228-4775 & Kennedy played role Asian Library celebrates in forestry challertges By JO MOSS ment spokespeople. with less empha- its 30th anniversary Robert Kennedy has played a part sis on forest engineering. By PAULA MARTIN in some of the most difficult and far- “We are now in ;I stage wherc BC‘s Asian Library reaching challenges forest education foresters have an evenbroader respon- celebrates its 30th has faced. sibility,’.said Kennedy, who has spent anniversary this Fall Many of the issues, which involve 37 years in forestry. Today’s gradu- - which makes it a competing uses of forest land, wilder- ates need skills in conflict resolution. I\.& full 974 years ness areas, and more efficient use of organizationalbehavior. and leadership ! younger thanthe oldest book in its psychology as well as a broad training the forest resource - are still with us. collection. Although Kennedy stepped down af- in resource management and renewal. ~ The Chinese dictionary, one of An ethical sense of stewardship i\ criti- ter seven years as Dean of Forestry in 45,000 volumes in the P’u-Pan Col- cal, Kennedy said. r July, he is actively involved in helping lection. was published in 986 A.D.. He predicts part ofthe technical resolve them. ! and is the oldest volume in the UBC side of forestry, certain aspects of har- A wood scientist who successfully Library system. said Asian Library vesting and silviculture. for example, I combined a university career with for- Head Linda Joe. est products research in government, will increasinglybe done by forest tech- ! “It‘s one of our treasures.“ shc Kennedytook over as dean in 1983 nicians, allowing foresten to concen- added. when B.C.’s forest industry was in the trate on broader management. bioloyi- depths of recession. He recalls the cal and social issues. The library i5 ranked first in Can- provincial government announced cut- In all.the demands on a forestry ada in terms of number of volumes, backs in university funding when he school to produce graduates with in- with more than 350,000 covering a was about a week into his new job. depth expertise in a variety of areas are full range of subjects in Chinece. “Those were critical times,” Ken- strong. Kennedy said UBC’s current Japanese, Hindi, Punjabi, Sanxhrit nedy said. four-year BSF program is only the and \everal other languages. It ah Environmental and wilderness con- beginning ofthe rounded education cames current newspapers andschol- cerns were becoming stronger public requiredto meet future demands on arly journals andhas material on issues, and enrolment in forestry natural resource managers. Combina- 5.000 reels of microfilm and 17.000 schools was declining as young people tions of post-baccalaureate and corn sheets of microfiche. turned away from what they saw as a tinuing professional education will “We are strong in literature. his- tarnished profession. become increasingly important.he said. tory, religious studies, language. and “Some young people still see it as a Kennedy graduated from the Col- fine arts.” Joe said. “We also have :I field to be avoided, instead of a chal- lege of Forestry at the State University good collection of materials about Photo by Media Servse\ lenge to be accepted,” Kennedy said, ofNew York in 1953. He came to the current situation in East Asia and Asian Library Head Linda Joe with the oldest book in the UBC noting that enrolment figures are still UBC toearn a Masters degree-ne of its economics, politics. and statis- library system - a Chinese dictionary published in 986 A.D., patt of not as high as they werein the late70s. only six graduate students in the For- tics.” the P’u-Pan Collection. In his early years as dean, Kennedy estry faculty at that time. The Asian Library also cames a archives. withmaterial pertaining to worked to strengthen faculty speciali- Following graduate workat Yale number of special materials and is The Asian Library has several the history of Chinese and Japanese ties so that when economic recovery University where he earned a Doctor the Canadian depository of Japanese goals, she said, which include im- immigrants in Canada. Another spe- came, the school could provide the of Philosophy in 1962, he joined the government publications. plementing a preservation program cia1 collection, the George H. necessary technic‘al and scientific sup- Forestry faculty at theUniversity of Beans for its special collections, hooking “Our mission is to support the re- Collection of Japanese Maps, contains port for the sector’s mandate of more Toronto, then took a position with into an international research net- search and teaching at UBC about 320 sets of rare maps of Japan pro- efficient and effective forest manage- Western Forest Products Lab (now workand obtaining special com- the Asia Pacific region,“ said Joe. duced between 1600 and 1867. ment and utilization. Forintek) in 1966. puter software thatwould allow “We also share our resources with The role of professional foresters He was associated with the labora- Joesaid the library is heavilyused Asian characters to be displayed the community, so anyone iswel- changed from when he wentto univer- tory for 13 years, heading thewood by Asian scholars and people from onscreen. come to use them.” sity. They became forest managers, biology sectionfor four years, and serv- business and government, as well as “No EastAsian library has this forest biologists and industry/govern- ing as director from 1975 to 1979, when The Asian Library also houses B the general public. Morethan 27,000 capability yet,” Joe added. he joined UBC. special collection of Asian-Canadian transactions were made last year. Sziklai receives Throughout his career. he has been active in various national and interna- international tional professional and forest-industry honor organizations including the Interna- Women’s group sponsors tional Union of Forest Research Or- Recently retired Forestry Professor ganizations (IUFRO). Recently presi- Oscar Sziklai has received a distin- dent ofthe prestigious International guished service award from the Inter- Academy of Wood Science, Kennedy computer scienceworkshop national Union of Forestry Research was only the third Canadian to be Organizations (IUFRO) for his nearly elected to its select membership of By CONNIE FILLETTI meeting is directed to encouraging women to attend, 30 years of contributions to interna- about 200 worldwide. A multidisciplinary workshop exploring the chal- men are welcome. tional forestry research. In 1989, Kennedy was named lenges and themes in computer science over the next While women excel in many areas of computing, Sziklai has been involved inIUFRO Commissioner of the B.C. Forest Re- decade, with a focus on areas in which women excel, Dr. Buchan thinks the problem is more the number studies of parent stands and seed pro- sources Commission, a task force set curement since 1965 when he coordi- up to determine what the role of for- is scheduled to take place at UBC Sept. 8 and 9. of women in computing. The areas posing the great- nated collection of Douglas fir seed estry in the province should be. The Organized by the Academic Women’s Associa- est problem are those that overlap with engineering from B.C.’s west coast for tests in commission is expected to define who tion and the Department of ComputerScience, and advanced science due to the small number of Europe and North America. is ultimately responsible for long-term WINDOW: Women, Information technology, New women with the right backgrounds. One of three forest scientists to re- forest management and make specific recommendations on tenure, harvest- Directions and Opportunities Workshop is aimed at “The current climate for women in computer sci- ceive the distinguished service award, a wide cross-section of women, from the computer ence is excellent. There is a 50 per cent enrolment at he has also made substantial contribu- ing practices, methods ofpublic in- tions to seed research in B.C. and to volvement, and allocation of resources. novice to the expert user. the undergraduate level, but this falls to 20 per cent tree breeding and forest genetics in Kennedy said the study is long The greatest challenge in organizing the meeting in the graduate program at UBC and throughout Sweden and China, where he is the overdue. “We have to deal with com- has been to advertise it successfully, said Dr. Alison North American universities,” Dr. Buchan explained. peting uses for the forest. and to that only non-Chinese to be made a mem- Buchan, an associate professor of Physiology and “All the women graduates get good positions when ber of the Chinese Forestry Society. end we have to develop a broad land- use strategy, complete with better in- WINDOW coordinator. they complete their degrees. Unfortunately, most go IUFRO was founded in 1890 in ventory data on all forest resources. “The impression of many women is that it willbe into industry leaving very few who become aca- Vienna and is one of the oldest for- Then we can have more realistic de- too technical and thatit is designed for members of a demics to serve as role models for students.” estry organizations with a worldwide bate with better information on which membership. computer science department,” said Dr. Buchan. Dr. Buchan hopes that WINDOW will provide a to base our decisions,” he explained. “This is not true. The whole purpose of the work- better understanding of the scope available to com- Sziklai will also receive an honor- “We’re going to have to put a value ary degree from Sopron University in on things like wilderness and water- shop is to inform those with little or no computing puter users, while encouraging more women to make Hungary this fall. He was one of 200 shed protection. And it won’t happen experience about just how exciting computing is, greater use of computers and to consider a career in forestry students at Sopron university without some heated debates.” he and how many fields are changing due to the use of computing. who fled to the west in 1956 after the warned. computers.” She alsofeels that it will bean excellent opportu- short-lived Hungarian revolution. Kennedy will remain on faculty The program ranges from the use of computers in nity for women in computing to share their experi- He is the second member of the until he retires in December. 199 I. He the arts, medicine and media to the impact of com- ences in their different fields, and to discuss prob- Sopron group in UBC’s Faculty of said he hasno firm plans for the future Forestry to receive an honorary doc- other than a few months’ leave early in puters on our daily lives. Despite the high-tech sub- lems encountered during their careers. torate from Sopron. Anta1 Kozak has the New Year to visit theUniversity of ject matter, all workshops and overview talks will be For more information on WINDOW feesand received one as well Melbourne. Australia. accessible to a general audience, and although the registration, call 228-2083.