October 26, 2001 FREE Volume 32 Issue 3 Niagara News Is Produced by the Journalism–Print Students at Niagara College,Welland Campus
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Port Dalhousie’s College Pub Green Day...Page 4 Motive Power...Page 23 17 Lock St. Port Dalhousie Niagara News October 26, 2001 FREE Volume 32 Issue 3 Niagara News is produced by the Journalism–Print students at Niagara College,Welland Campus College realizes So many pumpkins... Virtual Reality By CASSANDRA SCAPILLATI The CFAV features virtual reality Staff Writer technology using state-of-the-art Niagara College is making a major computing systems to create simu- breakthrough in visualization technology. lations, uniquely combined with A spirit of partnership and innovation engineering and animations. This was demonstrated at the official opening of allows the user to virtually “experi- the Centre for Advanced Visualization ence” a design, concept or product (CFAV) on Oct. 18. as if it were a real, three-dimension- The event, at the Glendale campus in al finished product. Niagara-on-the-Lake, provided visitors It avoids expensive prototypes with information about virtual reality and and costly mistakes by producing a technology, as well as the opportunity to simulated, on-screen prototype of a experience a virtual tour of the centre. product, which allows for close About 50 people in attendance were inspection, examination of compo- Kailee Mitchell, nine months old, of Paris, Ont., carefully inspects pumpkins at mostly invited guests from the ministry of nents and testing. It is an application education, the faculty from the college that can be used in a wide variety of Brantwood Farms in Brantford, Ont. Photo by Rob Luciani and those who supply the technology to industries. the centre. Niagara gave recognition to four major organizations whose support was applied research. integral to establishing the CFAV. Gordon Stokell, of the OIT, says it’s been These key industry partners are the a pleasure co-funding projects of this Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), nature. “Overall success to Niagara is the Ontario Innovation Trust (OIT), Silicon capacity to innovate – this is key.” Graphics Inc. of Mountain View, Calif. and He says he believes the involvement of Trimension of Santa Cruz, Calif. students has made the college successful. Niagara College President Dan Patterson Bob Birrell, director of applied research says, “The CFAV is the jewel in the col- services at the centre, echoes Stokell’s lege’s innovation and technology crown,” statement by saying, “while learning, they adding, it would not have been possible (students) add new approaches and per- without the federal and provincial funding spectives.” He says students will graduate received from such “amazing companies with “knowledge that will be vital to busi- with amazing products.” nesses.” The CFAV was established with A college booklet describing the centre financial assistance from the CFI, states that the college’s commitment to pro- which provided nearly $800,000, and a viding the finest education in advanced matching grant from the OIT, for a com- technologies is supported by its significant bined total of almost $1.6 million. investment in leading edge facilities, state- Bonnie Rose, vice-president academic and master of ceremonies, far left, These organizations provided the col- of-the-art equipment, software and expert makes a toast at the Centre for Advanced Visualization official opening. lege with key equipment components as faculty and staff. Photo by Cassandra Scapillati well as expertise and knowledge for Continued on page 3 Karoake Freedom Sinful Mondays Fridays Free Pool Saturdays Wild Wicked R&B/Hip Hop Party Ladies Night Wednesdays With DJ Nicky “G” With DJ Slim All ages Downstairs Student Pub Night Downstairs House music all night R&B all night downstairs in the Parlour Hip Hop in house in the Parlour www.front54.com • 54 Front Street, Thorold • 905-227-2611 Page 2, Niagara News, Oct. 26, 2001 THE UNITED WAY Being charged, thrown in jail ‘all in good fun’ By NIKKI MILLION Labonte said. watching his staff the United Way, said the Jail and Bail is a Staff Writer “It’s all in good laugh as he was being “major fundraiser” that heightens aware- Trish Labonte, director of continuing edu- fun and it raises escorted out of the ness. “Last year this event raised $4,000. We cation and learning resources, was arrested awareness.” store. hope to match last year, or better it.” and charged at the Welland campus on Oct. John R. He was charged Goulden said the arrest fee for the event is 19 – all in the spirit of charity. Krall, president with being out of the $25, and the inmates must each match or Niagara College participated in the of Lewis and store too much and better it before they can be released on bail. United Way’s annual Jail and Bail event at Krall too long while he was “The participants are shocked at first, but the Seaway Mall’s centre court. Pharmacy Ltd., providing volunteer then they get into it.” Labonte was charged with failure to stop was one of services. “The judge Patti Goodfield, supervisor for the Welland working when she should be resting, over- Labonte’s cell- wants me to raise District Association for Community Living, due library books, not lugging enough boxes mates during about $100, so I could was another inmate of the makeshift jail. She in preparation for the opening of the new the charity be here a long time.” was charged with failing to provide enough library resource centre, and painting the fundraiser. He Inmates were toecaps for visitors. library the same colour as her coat. said that he had required to stand in “It was a little nerve racking.” She said she “It was very embarrassing,” said Labonte. raised about front of a judge, was wondering what she had done when a “I’ve only had one ticket in my life. I’m a good $15 while at played by Shane police officer and a lady official informed her person. I’ve been wronged.” She said that she the mall, and about $500 in pledges. “It was Belford, a former teacher at Niagara she was under arrest and placed her in hand- had raised $100 from passersby, as well as totally frightening. You’re totally immobi- College, and prove they had raised enough cuffs. “I was worried, until I saw the staff from friends and family she had reached by lized,” he said of being arrested and put in bail to be released. laughing and taking pictures. That’s when I cell phone. “The response has been great,” handcuffs. Krall said the worst part was Theresa Goulden, campaign associate for knew it was a joke.” Student council warming hands, warming hearts By CHRISTINA COLLI “Lindsey and Danielle thought it would be a good idea and if we run out, Staff Writer to sell mittens because it’s starting to get cold,” said we’ll go buy more.” The Student Administrative Council’s (SAC) new stu- Newman, adding he thinks the student representatives are Newman said the dent representatives are giving exec- doing a “great job.” student reps have utives a hand with a mitten drive to ‘…when you give The mittens cost SAC $1 each and been doing a “great raise money for the United Way of they will be sold for $2. The 150 mit- job planning” the mit- South Niagara. money to the United Way tens were purchased at a dollar store in ten drive. “Jeff (Dutcher, Welland campus you know the money’s St. Catharines. The Food for SAC president) brought to our atten- Newman said SAC is giving 100 per Friends food drive tion that every other year SAC just going to people who cent of the money earned to the United starts Nov. 12. writes a cheque to the United Way,” need it and that’s a Way campaign. “SAC will also write a Donations can be said Christopher Newman, vice-pres- cheque matching the amount. dropped into donation ident of student events. “He suggest- good feeling.’ “The United Way is a great organiza- boxes around each ed we have an event to raise more — Christopher Newman tion. They do a lot for the community. campus. money.” When you give money to the United Students can obtain Student representatives Lindsey Southcott, Danielle Way you know the money’s going to people who need it food parcels by visit- DeMarco and Andrew Hanes were elected by class repre- and that’s a good feeling. ing the SAC office at CHRISTOPHER sentatives earlier this month. “We are confident we’re going to sell all the mittens, all three campuses. NEWMAN 70% of college campaign goal met, $21,307 raised as ANNOUNCEMENT employee donors rewarded Mid-Term Grades By NIKKI MILLION Szeplaki, job centre consultant – Staff Writer marketing officer won gift certifi- We are pleased to announce that, starting in the The Niagara College United cates for lunch at the Kerrio 2001Fall term, students will be able to view their mid- Way campaign committee has Room at the college’s Maid of the achieved more than 70 per cent of Mist campus in Niagara Falls; term grades on-line. With this confidential on-line its financial goal with about two Jean Dallaire won a Niagara service, students can view their grades via the Web or weeks remaining. College Greenhouse gift certifi- any Niagara College computer. As a result of this The committee, through cate; Marilyn Montgomery, field employee contributions, has raised placement supervisor for the improved method of reporting grades, it will not be necessary for the $21,307.50 with 149 employees Early Childhood Education pro- College to mail mid-term grade reports as in the past. participating. gram won four Niagara Parks The United Way of South Commission coupon packs; Carol Mid-term grades will be available to students starting the week of Oct.