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OUTSTANDING ALUMNI GRIN AND ‘BEAR’ IT GOGO ENG GIRL Western honours its brightest stars Another view of being left off the list IntroducingIntroducing gigirlsrls tto the world of engineering
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s university officials prepare to craft the institution’s next Afour-year academic, opera- tional and budget plans, they have identified four areas in the Strategic Plan (Engaging the Future) potentially worthy of greater priority. At Friday’s Senate meeting Pro- vost and Vice-President (Academic) Janice Deakin spotlighted a stronger focus on raising the university’s inter- 2010 national profi le, enhancing the quality of undergraduate/graduate programs, enhancing faculty/staff support and expanding educational reach in the region and around the world. “We are paying attention to some of the wishes of our government and understanding how we at Western For decades, alumni have made are going to respond to the idea of increased enrolment,” says Deakin. She notes the provincial government’s a tradition of ‘coming home’ to desire for 70 per cent of all Ontarians to boast a post-secondary education continue a lifelong connection and the accompanying commitment to 50,000 new seats provincewide with one of Canada’s great between now and 2014. To raise its international profile, Western will look to expand selec- universities. This weekend, tively the number of active partner- ships with preeminent international your Western family again research and teaching institutions. That effort will focus on joint/dual degrees for undergraduate/gradu- welcomes you back. ate students, along with using the Endowed Chairs Matching Program to attract and retain internationally recognized scholars. In the area of enhancing programs, the university plans to integrate Special pullout section teaching and research by embedding a research focus into undergraduate featuring a full calendar curriculum, as well as increase career counseling, professional development of events, alumni award and employment search support for all students. winners and much more. In an effort to increase support for faculty/staff, the university hopes to Inside today, Pages 7-14. increase the attention paid to career mentoring for faculty, emphasize staff access to professional devel- opment and training, and increase diversity among the group, with the aspiration of surpassing the national averages for representation of cer- tain designated groups To expand its educational reach, Western looks to increase the number
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INSIDE: Academe 20 | Coming Eventsents 19 | CaCareersreers 20 | Classifi ed 20 | Student SerServicesvices Bulletin 20 2 SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 WESTERN NEWS
Rolling out the welcome mat
Jim Weese, The University of Western Ontario’s dean of health sciences, chats with a prospective student during the Ontario Universities Fair in Toronto. More than 130,000 students, parents and educators attended the fair at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre last week. Dozens of Western faculty and staff were on hand to answer questions and promote the Western experience - handing out more than 40,000 Viewbooks over the three days. Next year’s fair runs Oct. 14-16 at the Convention Centre. Science honours its own
On Sept. 23, The University of Hudson and Bernie Kraatz, chem- biology. Western Ontario Faculty of Science istry; David Riley, mathematics; Best paper award at the 2010 honoured its own at a Faculty and and Eugene Wong, physics and IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Staff Recognition Day banquet. astronomy; Management Symposium: Mike Those recognized were: Western Award of Excellence: Bauer (and R. Bahati), computer Professor emeritus: M.B. Fen- Mitch Zimmer, dean’s offi ce, and science; ton and P. Handford, biology; P. John Brunet, earth science; Best paper in North Ameri- Gutherie, R. Martin and P. Norton, Staff Award of Excellence: Sherri can Actuarial Journal: Rogemar chemistry; R. Kane and P. Milnes, Waring, biology, and Brian Dalrym- Mamon (coauthors Christina Erl- mathematics; ple, physics and astronomy; wein and Tak Kuen Siu), statistical Research Western is pleased to announce the open competition for: Retiring: A. Downing, computer New Staff: Hillary Bain and and actuarial sciences; science; Monica Chirigel, biology; Monique CRC Chairs, new: Brian Bran- Awards of Excellence for Under- Durr, Biotron; Allison McInnis, fi reun; Undergraduate Award in grad Teaching: Jisuo Jin, earth sci- Centre for Environment and Sus- CRC Chairs, renewals: Martin ences, and Carol Jones, physics and tainability; and Kate Baker, dean’s Houde, physics and astronomy, and Human Rights Research astronomy; offi ce; Rick Jardine, mathematics; Award of Excellence Outreach NSERC Accelerator Award 2010: Chairs completing terms: John and Recruitment: The Astronomy Chris Guglielmo, biology; deBruyn, physics and astronomy; Research Western has recently established the Undergraduate Group; Electrochemical Society Cana- 25 years service: Robert Dean Award in Human Rights Research to support scholarly research Awards for Excellence in Gradu- dian Section Electrochemical and Tom Haffie, biology; Anna undertaken at the undergraduate level at Western in the areas ate Student Mentoring: David Shoe- Award: David Shoesmith, chem- Vandendries-Barr, chemistry; Sue smith, chemistry; istry; Brown, dean’s offi ce; Robert Mer- of human rights, genocide, social justice and related issues. The University Students Council Canadian Association for Com- cer and Areski Nait-Abdallah, com- research may be undertaken in compliance with the requirements (USC) Teaching Award Recipients: puter Science Outstanding Young puter science; Lex Renner, math- of a regular university course, as part of a ready or special topics Robert Hudson, chemistry, and Jan Computer Science Research Prize: ematics; Jackie McLean and Mahi course, or at the student’s own initiative. Minac, mathematics; Eric Schost, computer science; Singh, physics and astronomy; and Dean’s Special Award of Merit: CBA Lawson Medal: Paul Cav- Cindy Munro, SharcNet; Sharon Kennedy, dean’s office, ers, biology; 35 years service: David Bell- Funds for this award are provided by the Office of the Vice- and Patrick Whippey, physics and GM & R&D Innovation Award for house, statistical and actuarial sci- astronomy; Fundamentals of Interfacial Tribol- ences; President (Research & International Relations). OCUFA Teaching Award: Cam ogy: Peter Norton, chemistry; 40 years service: Alan Noon, biol- Tsujita, earth sciences; Green Umbrella Award: Jane ogy; Paul Milnes and Janet Wil- USC Teaching Honour Roll: Bowles; liams, mathematics; Grant Amount: Allan Macisaac and Adam Metzler, Ontario Green Chemistry and Retiring staff: Mary Dillon, biol- Max. $2,500 annually applied mathematics; Michael But- Engineering Award: Leo Lau, ogy; David Martin, computer sci- ler, Irena Creed, Norm Huner, Daria chemistry; ence; and Mike Debruyn, physics Koscinski and Jennifer Waugh, Mitacs Mentorship Award of and astronomy; Deadline: biology; Kim Baines, Nathan Jones Excellence: Marc Moreno Maza, Promotion to professor: L. Wahl, and Felix Lee, chemistry; Michael computer science; applied mathematics; D. Chris- On-going Burrell, Claudette Critchley, Mark John C. Polanyi Award of the tensen, mathematics; S. Basu and Daley, Lucian Ilie, Lila Kari and Canadian Society of Chemistry: P. Brown, physics and astronomy; Sylvia Osborn, computer science; T.K. Sham, chemistry; Promotion to associate profes- See “What’s Happening in RD&S” for more program Stephen Hicock, Jisuo Jin, Gordon Distinguished Service Award sor with tenure: C. Guglielmo, H. information: http://www.uwo.ca/research/ Osinski and Gerhard Pratt, earth from the American Associate of Henry and E. MacDougall-Shack- science; Andre Boivin, Jan Minac Physic Teachers: Patrick Whippey, leton, biology; N. Jones and P. and Gordon Sinnamon, mathemat- physics and astronomy; Ragogna, chemistry; P. Corcoran, Contact: ics; Eugene Wong, physics and Ranked Top 10 by the Microsoft earth sciences; T. Foth, mathemat- astronomy; Bruce Jones, Rogemar Academic Search in the area of Sci- ics; R. Shafikov, mathematics; P. Florence Lourdes Mamon, John Mereu and Serge enctifi c Computing: Stephen Watt, Wiegert, physics and astronomy; W. Internal Grants Coordinator Provost, statistical and actuarial computer science; He and R. Mamon, statistical and Research Development & Services sciences Early Researcher Awards: Victor actuarial sciences; Distingished Research Profes- Staroverov, chemistry; Neil Baner- New faculty: Brian Branfi reun [email protected] sorship: Bernie Kraatz, chemistry; jee, earth sciences; Giovanni Fan- and R. Zabulionis, biology; Robert 519.661.2111 ext. 84500 Florence Bucke Prize: Dan Chris- chini, Sarah Gallagher and Tamie Linnen, earth sciences. tensen, mathematics; Poepping, physics and astronomy; Faculty Scholars Award: Robert CSPP Gold Medal: Norm Huner, – Staff reports WESTERN NEWS september 30, 2010 3
Cymbal of excellence Time to reevaluate investment policies
B y He a t h e r Tr a v i s or our overall investment returns – it’s very hard to predict that,” he global recession caused she says. many economic players to “It’s fair say that in terms of Treevaluate their investment our expectations going forward, strategies and The University of generally speaking … our expec- Western Ontario is among those tations for investment returns are taking a step back with hindsight not what they would have been in mind. in the early 2000 decade. We’re At the Tuesday meeting of West- probably in a number of years ern’s Board of Governors, the where we are going to see far more Investment Committee provided a modest returns in our endowment report outlining the performance and non-endowment portfolio, as is of the operating and endowment everyone else who is out there in investment portfolio and the recent the investment marketplace.” activities of the committee. As the investment world has Endowed funds are gifts made changed, it might be the right time to the university with the inten- to review Western’s investment tion of holding them in perpetuity policy, says Kulczycki. and directing their returns toward “It’s a good time to relook at the purpose for which the endow- everything, given that we went ments were created. Non-endowed through this global downturn. We funds are funds the university has had a 100-year event; it’s a good to invest from all other sources, time to have a look at what our including capital funds, ancillar- expectations are moving forward,” ies, trust funds, research and the she says. operating budget. One of the things under consid- With the downturn in the global eration is the Investment Com- markets, Western’s accumulated mittee’s objective to earn a 5 per investment returns were essen- cent real rate of return over the tially wiped out, which forced the long term, meaning to earn 5 per university to bring ongoing expen- cent over the rate of inflation, as ditures in line with ongoing rev- measured by the Consumer Price enues. This included the elimina- Index. Inflation has averaged 1.7 tion of positions across campus, per cent per year for the past five as the university was relying on years and 2 per cent for the past non-endowed investment earn- 10 years. ings to support ongoing operat- For the four years ending June ing expenses, including salaries. 30, the annualized real rate of Making a change to its policy, the return was 0.1 per cent, consist- university now uses non-endowed ing of a nominal return of 1.6 per funds to support one-time expen- cent less inflation of 1.5 per cent. ditures only. For the five years ending June After several weighty blows, 30, the annualized real rate of Western’s investment portfolio has return for the portfolio was 1.1 seen improvement. per cent, which consists of a nomi- Having spent two years in the nal (actual) annualized return of red, the investment performance 2.8 per cent less 1.7 per cent for of the portfolio is back in the black, inflation. What this means is the earning a policy return of 8.6 per five-year annualized return does cent for the fiscal year ending not meet the Investment Commit- June 30, and annualized for four tee’s performance objective of a years, the policy return is 1.3 per real rate of return of five per cent. cent. This is good news consider- At one time, setting the real rate ing after losing 2.5 per cent of its of return objective at 5 per cent value in 2008, the portfolio dropped made sense and Western was able another 10.3 per cent in 2009, leav- to achieve that expectation, Kulc- ing it in the negative. zycki says. But these are different “We’ve certainly recovered times. the vast majority of our ground Given the current asset mix, since we had the global economic “that’s probably not realistic,” she downturn and we lost the funds says. in our investment portfolio,” says “We are talking about ‘geez, is Gitta Kulczycki, vice-president a 5 per cent real return, which (resources and operations), add- means 5 per cent, plus inflation, ing much of the recovery has been plus those costs you incurred to since March 2009. generate income, is that realistic?’ The operating and endowment Based on a discussion we had with portfolio, as of June 30, has a book the Board (of Governors) as part value of $365.706 million and a of the retreat, the consensus was market value of $398.038 million. probably not; it’s probably not real- It may be premature to start istic,” she says. smiling about surviving the storm, The Investment Committee sug- Kulczycki warns. Rather, it is bet- gests given the current asset mix, ter to heed the cautionary notes this “unrealistic” objective and the in the marketplace and reevalu- policy statement be modified or ate the lessons learned from the changes be made to the asset mix. worldwide market crash. As well, the committee raised “If we look at the tailwinds and questions about what a realistic headwinds of what is going on in spending policy rate is and whether the global marketplace, there’s a Western’s spending policy is still Paul Mayne, Western News lot of cautionary notes … about reasonable. It was also proposed Grammy-winning drummer Joe McCarthy was at The University of Western Ontario’s Don Wright Faculty of whether we are entering a period that a detailed review be conducted of the asset policy mix and spend- Music this past week to offer a few tips to a handful of music students. An adjunct professor of drumset and of inflation/deflation. Governments ing rate every three years. Afro-Cuban percussion studies at Georgetown University, McCarthy worked with the faculty’s jazz ensemble, around the world are using differ- ent approaches to deal with their Any changes would require final percussion majors and gave a Latin percussion demonstration. huge budget deficits. What that approval by the Board of Gover- might mean for our equity returns nors. 4 September 30, 2010 WESTERN NEWS
The Way We Were: 1960
Western News (ISSNO316-8654), a publication of The University of Western Ontario Department of Communications and Public Affairs, is published every Thursday throughout the school year and operates under a reduced schedule during December, May, June, July and August. An award-winning weekly newspaper and electronic news service, Western News serves as the university’s newspaper of record. The publication traces its roots to The University of Western Ontario Newsletter, a one- page leaflet-style publication which debuted on Sept. 23, 1965. The first issue of the Western News, under founding editor Alan Johnston, was published on Nov. 16, 1972 replacing the UWO Times and Western Times. Today, Western News continues to provide timely news, information and a forum for discussion of postsecondary issues in the campus and broader community.
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In 2007 the bells were decommis- Members of the university family and its extended sioned due to expensive repairs needed to refurbish the bell hammers. community are invited to submit guest columns on any topic. Columns should be 500 words or less and are published at the discretion of the editor. If interested, please contact Jason Winders, editor, at Letter to the editor [email protected] or 519 661-2111 Ext. 85465 to arrange a column. STORY IDEAS We can end poverty promises? Canadian aid spending is in need larger issue of open information disclosure. Know interesting people, events or research of systemic reform. What we should instead A project having succeeded or not should connected to Western? Tell us. Contact Jason Winders, There remain only five years until the be focusing on is not how much we spend but not determine how much is shared; mistakes editor, at [email protected] or 519 661-2111 Ext. 85465. deadline to achieve or hopefully surpass how well we spend it. are one of the best things to learn from. The POSTAL RECOVERY the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) The Canadian organization Engineers With- Canadian Development Agency’s (CIDA’s) $50 Canada, $65 United States, $85 Other which were set in September 2000. Recently, out Borders is currently pushing parliament work and spending is currently shared only as the United Nations (UN) hosted the MDG to address three main issues: Accountability, brief overviews of the areas impacted. CIDA’s POST OFFICE summit in New York to try and push to meet creativity and transparency (ACT). annual reports to parliament need to provide Please do not forward. Return to Western News, these goals. What is meant by accountability is to create The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario more specific details regarding spending, N6A 3K7 with new address when possible. Throughout the past decade we’ve seen a standard for the tracking and monitoring location, impact, and future monitoring if we sobering challenges with matching our rheto- of our international aid commitments. The want to improve our impact’s quality. ric with results. taxpayer’s dollars should be spent only on Parliament has just started up again and “Our objective is to report Most recently, at the 2010 G8 hosted here projects which are being held accountable for now is when the public can show their MPs events as objectively as in Canada, our government led the charge both completion and monitoring after compe- what they support so that those MPs can possible, without bias or to promote child and maternal health inter- tition to ensure that they continue to provide properly represent their constituents. Write editorial comment. We nationally. Though admirable as a goal, this the services they were meant for. a letter to parliament, send your MP an email hope you will read it and seemed to quite closely resemble the prom- Creativity, just as it sounds, is a push for or even make a call. The government can only contribute to it.” ises we made at the 2008 G8 in Italy, with food new ideas to be considered. A small portion speak for us if we tell them what it is that we – L.T. Moore, University Relations security as the main focus. We have not yet of the aid funds being spent on promising believe in. and Information director, met the 2008 goal so who is to say we will meet initiatives means more learning and a chance Tanner Jerreat-Poole Nov. 16, 1972 our new ones? The issue which this brings to find better solutions to the problems. Civil and Environmental Engineering, IV up is what holds us accountable to these The last idea, transparency, addresses the WESTERN NEWS september 30, 2010 5 Editorial: Universities Proving an old boss right start ranking the rankers B y J a s o n W i n d e r s
Released earlier this month, U.K.-based Associate Director, Times Higher Education (THE) maga- Editorial Services zine’s World University Rankings 2010-11 continues to generate controversy across Canada. While Harvard University unsurpris- favourite publisher once offered me his ingly took the top spot in the rankings, the key to a successful life in newspapers: “The University of Toronto was the first Cana- Anews takes care of itself. Just don’t mess dian university to chart (17) followed by with comics or obituaries.” the University of British Columbia (30), He knew the loyalty engendered by these long- McGill University (35) and McMaster time staples. He understood messing with either University (93). In all, nine Canadian was a fool’s game, one where even the most logical universities made the Top 200. The Uni- changes would stir emotions. versity of Western Ontario failed to make Readers look to comics for routine. Not artwork. the cut. Not comedy. Not storyline. Comics are about day- What follows below is an editorial from to-day consistency. No matter what life throws at the Edmonton Journal offered for context a reader on the front page, Charlie Brown and Co. and commiseration. await them inside. Similarly, readers form emotional attachments * * * to obituaries. Yes, they like concrete reminders of loved ones lost. But obituaries also reassure many Maybe U of A should readers of one final word to the world about what rank the rankers they accomplished. Obituaries have always been more for the living than the dead. Whether we admit it or not, most of us Both attachments are unreasonable, illogical, enjoy “Top 10” or “best of” lists. overly sentimental. And completely understand- Sometimes, they are grim and unassail- able. able, such as yearly murder stats ranking I saw this over and over in my career. But Canadian cities. Sometimes they’re just sometimes, in the name of what needs to be done, fun – say, the countdown that helped I broke my former boss’ Golden Rule and braced make David Letterman famous. Or sim- for backlash. ply factual, like movie box office takes or Provided by the University of Alberta So when we announced last week that Western’s leading scorers in hockey. obituaries would be posted on the Faculty and Staff But then there are the lists that are News web page instead of the soon-to-be evolving serious to a degree, and have real impact Higher Education in partnership with Delphi. Wouldn’t it be better if institu- homepage, I expected consternation. To most, it on people or institutions, but are virtu- Thomson Reuters used some of the same tions of higher learning relied on internal means changing their bookmark, then checking a ally impossible to assess or verify. It is data to conclude that the University of and quantifiable external measurements different page every day or so. But to some, this into this final, troubling category that Toronto was in fact our primo national that they have agreed are the things to be unofficial tradition was a reminder that, as one the plethora of annual university ratings school, cracking the global top 20 at No. judged by? writer put it, “UWO as an institution truly cares fall. 17. UBC, McGill and McMaster came in In hindsight, it’s unfortunate that U of about its people” Changing it, in their eyes, meant Although every survey’s promoters at 30th, 35th and 93rd, respectively, with A President Indira Samarasekera chose the university somehow cares less. solemnly declare their findings are ratio- the U of A clocking in at 127, only three to set, as a publicly declared goal, becom- “The deceased deserve better recognition after nal, scientific and unbiased, it’s amazing points ahead of the University of Victoria ing the world’s 20th-ranked research long years of service than to be shuffled off … to how different the results are. In the past among the also-rans. Harvard, Caltech university by 2020. this out-of-sight site,” one faculty member wrote. month, for example, separate rankings and MIT occupied the godhead of this Obviously, considering the U of A’s suc- “It is unreasonable to expect me to search that have proclaimed dramatically different evaluation. cesses across multiple disciplines and its out …,” another explained. “I’m really disappointed perspectives on the place of Canadian In each case, proponents cited a broad growing international reputation, it made at this decision that smacks of the crassness of universities in the world. range of criteria to support their findings, sense to set very high targets -- especially business put before the dignity of the commu- On Sept. 7, the QS World University from research money to PhD awards, in a country that is only slowly learning nity.” Rankings pronounced McGill University academic papers published, staff-student to think of it in the top tier. Setting aspi- “I have been looking forward to seeing my own as Canada’s top post-secondary institu- levels and the like. rational goals is certainly laudable as a name displayed there,” another semi-morbidly tion, dropping one point from the previ- Interestingly, clearly superior univer- motivational tool. wrote, “and now it seems it will never happen.” ous year to number 19 among 500 interna- sities such as the University of Calgary, But when you decide to judge yourself How do you argue with someone so emotionally tional schools. The University of Toronto Queens, Waterloo and Western Ontario this way, you put yourself at the mercy invested in a homepage? You don’t. You hear them followed up in 29th place, University of didn’t even make the top 200. of list-makers who may have biases you out and look for solutions to make their transition British Columbia at 44, with the Univer- As in the field of economics, where don’t share, whose ideas about what’s easier. sity of Alberta coming in at 59. The top brilliant minds often fundamentally important may be debatable, and whose Taking a step back, I am guessing this university three overall were judged to be Cam- disagree, evaluating university rank- criteria may be too narrowly cast. cared for its community long before obituaries bridge, Harvard and Yale. ing surveys is like trying to deconstruct appeared on its homepage, in fact, long before Then, as unveiled this week, Times pronouncements from of the Oracle of – Edmonton Journal editorial, Sept. 18 there was a homepage (or an Internet). Please don’t mistake placement for respect. This university takes great pride in honouring its own. Turn to Section 3.6 of The University of Western Ontario, Policies and Procedures. West- In Memoriam ern’s respect isn’t arbitrary, but woven into the bureaucratic fabric. Updated over the summer, James (Jim) Woyck at the funeral home at 1 p.m. before the service professor emeritus in the School of Kinesiology. revised from 1985 wording, the policy outlines what and to meet later at the Morrissey House to share He coached six Ontario Championship teams, eight happens when a member of the community dies. University of Western Ontario History professor memories. League Champions and assisted in one CIAU Champi- Many proudly point to the fact when any mem- James (Jim) Woycke died Sept. 22 at Chelsey Park onship team. He was named OUAA Coach of the Year Nursing Home after a long illness. ber of the university community dies the flag atop in 1976. As an administrator at Western, Hayes was University College is lowered to half-mast. The Arriving in Canada from Michigan in 1971, he earned Maria Gaulhofer men’s athletic co-ordinator (1988-1997) and acting policy also sets provisions for a floral tribute (or an MA and a MPhil from the University of Waterloo, Former University of Western Ontario Department of chairman, Intercollegiate Athletics (1995-96). before he graduated with a PhD in history from the Microbiology and Immunology staff member Maria donations to charity in lieu of flowers) and a letter He is survived by his loving wife Lauretta and their of condolence from the president. Also, upon the University of Toronto (1984). Starting in 1990, he Gaulhofer died Sept. 16 at the age of 61. Gaulhofer three children, Derek, Kelly, Tim, and brother, Gary. taught a wide range of courses on in Western’s His- had 43 years of service at Western. death of a faculty or staff member, one month’s tory Department until December 2006. He wrote two The funeral will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Westview salary is paid to the spouse or estate. scholarly books, edited another and completed, but Funeral Chapel (709 Wonderland Rd. N.). Family, That’s the official policy. But beyond that, this Doug Hayes friends and colleagues are invited to attend a recep- didn’t publish, a third book before the onset of his university community has a long memory, one illness. He was also a tireless fighter for the rights of Long-time Western Mustangs men’s and women’s tion following the service celebrating Hayes’ life at Aroma Restaurant, 717 Richmond Street. Donations filled with the names and contributions of the contract faculty. basketball coach and football coach Doug Hayes countless colleagues who have left us. Those mem- passed away on Saturday, Sept. 25 at the age of 68. can be made in Hayes’ name to the Alzheimer Out- A memorial service will be held at Logan Funeral reach Services of McCormick Home (AOS), or a char- ories, unlike a fleeting appearance on a homepage, Home on 371 Dundas (at Colborne) at 2 p.m. Satur- Hayes was hired in 1969 as a lecturer in the Depart- ity of your choice. never fade. day. Friends and colleagues are invited to gather ment of Physical Education at Western and was And that’s how an institution shows it truly cares about its people. 6 SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 WESTERN NEWS
CAMPUS DIGEST
UWOSA TO HOLD notice,” says Stephanie Macleod, CSD 40TH ANNIVERSARY STRIKE VOTE UWOSA vice-president. “We’ve reached a point in our negotia- In conjunction with this week- The University of West- tions where we do absolutely have end’s homecoming festivities, The ern Ontario Staff Association to know that our membership is University of Western Ontario’s (UWOSA) will holding a strike vote solidly behind us. We are confi dent School of Communication Sciences on Tuesday, Oct. 5. that they are and it’s going to give and Disorders (CSD) will celebrate UWOSA, which represents them a chance to have a voice in its 40th anniversary with a sympo- nearly 1,100 staff working in fac- this.” sium and dinner. Registration for ulties and administrative units In a media release, UWOSA the event begins 10:30 a.m. London across campus, has been involved points out that a positive vote Hall, Room 100. in four months of contract negotia- does not mean the union will go The event features presenta- tions with the university. UWOSA on strike, as less than 5 per cent tions covering both speech-lan- Stewards’ Council recently decided of strike votes have resulted in guage pathology and audiology to call for a strike vote, which will strikes. and includes a lunch with faculty be put to the membership at a gen- “We have a negotiation date set member Genese Warr-Leeper. eral meeting on Oct. 5 in the Great for October and we will be going Western’s Daniel Ansari (psy- Hall. ahead with negotiations. A strike chology) and Lisa Archibald (CSD), The current contract agreement vote doesn’t mean negotiations along with Julie Wambaugh from expired June 30. have stopped,” says Helen Connell, the University of Utah’s Depart- Although there has been prog- associate vice-president of Com- ment of Communication Sciences ress in the contract negotiations, munications and Public Affairs at and Disorders, will discuss speech- the union cites many monetary and Western. “We remain really opti- language pathology. Robert Har- job security proposals among the mistic and we will be working hard rison of the Hospital for Sick 46 BLACKFRIARS many outstanding issues. In mid- at the table to reach a negotiated Children and Bill Hodgetts of the Reservations 519 667-4930 August, UWOSA asked the Ontario settlement.” University of Alberta highlight the Ministry of Labour to appoint a Last week, The University of audiology side of the symposium. Brilliant Atmosphere - Healthy Gourmet conciliator to assist the two par- Western Ontario Faculty Asso- Immediately following the sym- ties in reaching an agreement. The ciation (UWOFA) Board voted in posium, which runs until 6:30 p.m., next meeting with the conciliator favour to hold a strike vote after will be the dinner portion of the is scheduled for October. authorization from its member- celebration. NOTICE TO JOIN THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION “It really is a case of mak- ship. UWOFA will hold a strike For more information, visit: 296th CONVOCATION - AUTUMN 2010 ing sure UWO sits up and takes vote Tuesday-Friday of this week. uwo.ca/fhs/csd.
Autumn Convocation takes place at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 28 and at 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 29. Members of Faculty, Senate, the Board of Governors and Emeritus/a Professors/ Librarians/Archivists are invited to take part in the Academic Procession. Full information on joining the academic procession (including order of ceremony, honorary degree recipients, assembly and regalia) may be found on the Senate Website: http//www.uwo.ca/univsec/senate/academic_procession.pdf Dean, Faculty of Education
The University of Western Ontario invites in on-line continuing teacher education with over applications and nominations for the position 5000 registrants yearly, focusing on Additional Join us at the McIntosh Gallery Thursday of Dean of the Faculty of Education, with the Qualifications short courses and the Principal’s appointment to be effective July 1, 2011 for Qualifications Program. September 30 at 8:00 P.M. for the opening a term of five years, renewable. The Dean will lead a Faculty that is distinguished reception of two exhibitions that explore over Through its twelve Faculties and three Affiliated in both professional education and scholarship. University Colleges, The University of Western As part of the senior academic/administrative 1000 years of Southwestern Ontario’s history Ontario offers more than 60 different degree team reporting to the Provost & Vice-President and diploma programs to over 35,000 full-time (Academic), he/she will guide the continuing equivalent students in undergraduate, graduate development of the academic programs, and professional studies. It has approximately research, and creative life within the Faculty, 1400 full-time faculty members, generates more the University, and the professional community. than $250 million in external research support The Dean of the Faculty of Education will be a and is one of Canada’s most respected respected and innovative leader with academic medical/doctoral universities. For further qualifications and research achievements information about the University, please visit relevant to the academic mission of the Faculty, the website at www.uwo.ca. a knowledge of educational policy and the professional environment, and the interpersonal The Faculty of Education at The University skills and judgment to build strong relationships of Western Ontario, one of Canada’s largest with public and independent education faculties of education, is dedicated to the communities, school boards, government highest standards of professional education and other stakeholders. for preservice teachers, career development for teachers currently in service, and The University of Western Ontario is committed research-intensive graduate study. It is to employment equity and welcomes internationally recognized for research and applications from all qualified women and men, development in four broad areas: social justice including visible minorities, aboriginal people and and equity in education; language and literacy; persons with disabilities. The search committee Mapping Iroquoia: Shelley Niro and Jeff Thomas mathematics, science and technology education; will begin considering potential candidates and distance education. In addition, the Faculty immediately and will continue until the role is and of Education continues to focus on Aboriginal successfully filled. A letter of introduction, Education, Early Years and International curriculum vitae, and the names of five Mapping Medievalism at the Canadian Frontier Education as core pillars of its strategic plan. references (who will not be contacted without The Faculty of Education is also home to two consent of the applicant) should be submitted September 30 to December 11, 2010 renowned research centres: the Centre for electronically, in confidence to: Inclusive Education and the Centre for Research McIntosh Gallery, The University of Western Ontario and Education on Violence Against Women and Laverne Smith & Associates Inc. 1151 Richmond St., London, Ontario N6A 3K7 • 519 661-3181 Children. The Faculty of Education offers a B.Ed. 1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801 for over 800 students annually, an M.Ed. in both Toronto, Ontario M5E 1W7 www.mappingmedievalism.ca Education Studies and Counselling Psychology, [email protected] and a Ph.D. in Education Studies. It is a leader WESTERN NEWS september 30, 2010 7
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Research Western is pleased to announce the following competition: Graduate Thesis Research Award Veterans Class Funds for these awards are provided jointly by the Office of the Vice-President (Research & International Relations) and individual faculties. The purpose of the Graduate Thesis Research Award is to help support the costs of research undertaken by graduate students at The University of Western Ontario that are directly related to the successful completion of their thesis/dissertation requirements. marching home
Grant Amount: B Y PAUL MAYNE deceased members of the class, s 3ET BY &ACULTY n -AXIMUM OF “I always look forward to and a bugler playing the last post oward Cameron, an alum- and reveille. this day. Going through nus of The University of The group will then march to the Deadline: medical school was a HWestern Ontario, will don Great Hall for the dean’s reunion $EANS /FlCE .OVEMBER big part of our lives, and remnants of his old military uni- lunch. form Saturday – one he valiantly “March is not quite the word for since we had all been in wore more than 70 years ago – and it these days. It’s more of a straggle, For more information on this program and to apply, please visit: service, most of us felt proudly make his way to campus I guess,” laughs Cameron. www.uwo.ca/research/funding/internal/graduate_thesis_research_fund. pretty lucky to even be for Homecoming. Over the years, Cameron and The Second World War veteran is the other members of the gradu- there at medical school.” one of a handful of members of the ating class have made a point of – Howard Cameron, alumnus, The Meds ’50 class who will reunite for giving back to Western, in hopes NOTE: University of Western Ontario their 60th anniversary of graduat- other students will benefi t as they Applications will be adjudicated by individual Faculties and require ing from medical school. did. The Meds ’50 Bursary Fund, 3UPERVISOR AND #HAIR APPROVAL “We got about 12 fellas returning created by the graduating class, in a class that graduated 93, which has helped more than 50 medical was a big class back in those days,” students achieve their dream of says Cameron, a London resident becoming a doctor. who served as president of the 1950 While practices have been set up Contact: graduating class and organizer of across North America and beyond this weekend’s class reunion. over the decades, Cameron adds Florence Lourdes “I always look forward to this there is always an unbreakable day. Going through medical school bond between he and his class- )NTERNAL 'RANTS #OORDINATOR was a big part of our lives, and since mates. “We’ve been a pretty good 2ESEARCH $EVELOPMENT 3ERVICES we had all been in service, most of class from that standpoint. We were [email protected] us felt pretty lucky to even be there known as the Veterans Class, with EXT at medical school.” all of us from the Second World War. In recognition of their service, That gave us the bond and we hung the Canadian government’s Vet- in pretty well over the years.” erans Rehabilitation Act (VRA) With their class motto being offered veterans an opportunity to “Don’t let the bastards wear you attend university with paid tuition. down” – changed over the years to At Western, George Edward Hall, “Service is a lifetime commitment” We’re Not Your Ordinary Dean of Medicine and a veteran – Cameron looks forward to each himself, reserved the entering class opportunity he gets to share time Cellular Provider of 1945 entirely for veterans. with his fellow veteran classmates. The Saturday ceremony will “I think it’s the fellowship we with Not-So-Ordinary Plans be held at 10:45 a.m. in the lobby once experienced and all the old of the Medical Sciences Building memories that I enjoy so much,” he with a short welcome from Schu- says, laughing that some of the sto- lich School of Medicine & Dentistry ries keep getting embellished over Dean Michael Strong, followed the years. “We’re all very proud by a reading of the names of the members of the Meds ’50.”
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Research Western is pleased to announce the following competition: International Research Award Competition
Funded by the Office of the Vice-President (Research & International Relations), Western’s International Research Awards are offered to support the cost of international research projects of modest scope in the subject areas of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. This program provides seed money for one-time requests and projects of short duration, which involve a significant international component and enhance knowledge generation or information exchange between Canadian and foreign academics. Please note that “international” refers primarily to the subject of the research and not simply to the means by which it is carried out. Applicants are encouraged to describe any plans for scholarly interactions with researchers while abroad.
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DR. IVAN SMITH AWARD 2010 Women’s Athletic Alumnae Young KELLY MEIGHEN Alumni BA ’71 Elfrida Berzins Award Recipients
The Elfrida Berzins Award is presented to a woman who has participated in Western Award Athletics as an athlete, coach or administrator; made further contributions in athletics, academics or public service; contributed to the development of women in sports-related The Young Alumni Award areas; and acted as a role model. This award is named for Elfrida Berzins, coach and recognizes signifi cant Director of Women’s Athletics from 1956 through 1970. contributions by an outstanding individual in their fi eld of endeavour, BELINDA CHOU TANYA TYGESEN whether through professional Meighen BA ’01, BEd ’05 BA’90 achievement or community service. The recipients are 40 Belinda Chou’s fi rst year Western was the only years old or younger and set as the lone female varsity university Tanya Tygesen an inspirational example for wrestler at Western laid the wanted to attend. And she foundation of her life and made the most of her West- future young alumni. career. ern experience. “While my male team- Staying for six years and LISA M. GIVEN provides mates were doing their best graduating with a degree in BA ’93, BEd ’94, MLIS ’96, PhD ’01 to be helpful, it was tough anthropology and a Certi- on me physically and men- fi cat de Français Pratique, tally to spar with young men Tygesen worked in the Western will who were also striving to Registrar’s Offi ce for three always be a improve their skills,” Chou years while also garnering core part of Lisa recalls. “I had to learn how to be tough mentally many awards and accolades for her accomplish- Given’s identity. because no one was going to feel sorry for me. ments on the Mustang Varsity Fencing and national After 12 years something I learned to endure the diffi cult times and keep teams as an athlete and coach. and four degrees focusing on my goals.” “My professors, courses and student life all from Western, Wrestling was offi cially recognized as a sport impacted my life today,” Tygesen says. “From the University for women during her time at Western. Chou is preparing my mind with information on subjects I of Alberta hired regarded as one of the pioneers of women’s wres- had never before studied to taking a personal inter- her before she tling at Western, with her honours speaking for est in my accomplishments outside the classroom. even defended themselves: first place provincially and nation- The people and events from my Western days are her thesis. ally; team captain and MVP; and the fi rst Western still fond memories for me that I will have for a Given attained tenure in record time female wrestler to win the FWP Jones Trophy. lifetime.” and achieved full professorship within ‘right’ “In my 24 years of coaching, I can say that After Western, Tygesen continued competing as nine years – all before the age of 40. Belinda is one of the most dedicated and well member of the world cup team until 1997, winning “Western played a major role in my accomplished student-athletes I’ve had the plea- gold at the Commonwealth Championships; posting career development, serving as a cor- sure of coaching,” says Ray Takahashi, her former the best ever-Canadian result at a Women’s Epee nerstone of my education and prepa- coach. “She exemplifi es much of what is highly world cup; and was an Olympic team candidate in ration for being a professor,” Given regarded by Mustang Athletics – achievement, 1996. says. “My BA shaped my approach to excellence, giving back, and being a role model for In 2001, Tygesen hit Hollywood as actress Tia writing and critical thinking, while my younger students, both men and women.” Carrerre’s fencing stunt double on the set of “Relic BEd gave me the tools needed to be an for Western Hunter,” and continues to be still involved in numer- effective teacher. I have carried these ous sports today including tennis, skiing, beach vol- skills into my work as a professor and MARY LOU DRESSER leyball and golf. I am able to integrate all that I have BA ’59 learned in my research, teaching and service work.” Mary Lou Dresser knew BEV (PIERCE) WARNER The Owen Sound native is currently challenges awaited her at BA ’70 a professor at the School of Library Western, both in the class- and Information Studies and adjunct B Y KARMEN DOWLING Meighen grew up in London. After Chakma. “Being a part of the process room and on the court. Bev Warner believes professor of Humanities Computing at attaining her degree from Western, to find Western’s new leader was The youngest of seven staying active has helped the University of Alberta. Her research elly Meighen says she went on to work for the Ontario such a privilege,” she says. “I feel children, she grew up play- save her life. The retired interests include Web usability, spatial she is sure she was Government, General Foods Inc., I have had a hand in shaping the ing many sports, but bas- secondary school teacher analysis and information literacy. She the last student West- Beech, Shepell & Associates and future of this university.” ketball was her passion. and coach is living proof has served as an expert witness in sev- ern let in through the fi nally, in 1994, she took on the role Meighen call it is an honour to Dresser was a valuable addi- there is life – and an active eral immigrant and refugee hearings gates in 1968. of president of the T.R. Meighen devote her time to volunteer com- tion to the team, winning the one – after breast cancer. at the Federal Court on the credibility “I really struggled Family Foundation. mitments and organizations she is Bronze Baby in three of her “Word is spreading of Internet resources. She also edited throughK high school and getting into Since 1977, Meighen has been very passionate about and is thrilled with four years. around the world that the two-volume set, The Sage Encyclo- Western was really big for me,” says involved in volunteering in her com- what the T.R. Meighen Foundation Upon graduation in 1959, she received the FWP exercise is good for you, pedia of Qualitative Research Methods Meighen, who attended Huron Uni- munity. Today, she lives in Toronto has been able to accomplish in sup- Jones Trophy for outstanding female athlete of the for breast cancer survivors (2008). versity College. “I completed my and is a member of Western’s Board porting organizations throughout year and the White Blanket. In 1960, she began and for cancer patients in degree in psychology, and I learned of Governors, T.R. Meighen Family Ontario (including Western), Quebec teaching at Western as well as taking on coaching general,” Warner says. who I was as an independent indi- Foundation, Stratford Shakespeare and in New Brunswick. duties with the women’s basketball and track and Her athletic drive was obvious as a Western stu- vidual. But I still didn’t have a robust Festival, Centre for Addiction and “Kelly has continued to zealously fi eld teams. dent as a member of both the women’s basketball view of what I could accomplish – Mental Health, Evergreen at the uphold the family tradition of life- “In the beginning, as I wasn’t much older than and track and fi eld teams. Some of her athletic and here we are today – something Brickworks and Upper Canada Col- long support for Western as a bene- the players and had actually played basketball with highlights include: Ontario Women’s Intercollegiate right must have happened along the lege. factor, champion and Board of Gov- some of them, it was both a frightening and exhila- Athletic Association (OWIAA) high jump champion way.” Additionally, she is a past mem- ernors member serving on a variety rating experience,” Dresser says. in 1967; three OWIAA basketball team champion- Meighen is the recipient of this ber of the board with Sancta Maria of committees,” says Robert Collins, Jane Peckham, BA ’69, a forward on the women’s ships; Bronze W winner; three fi rst colours in bas- year’s Dr. Ivan Smith Award, Alumni House, Mabin School, The Wellesley from his nomination letter. “Kelly basketball team from 1967-69, says Dresser was an ketball and track and fi eld; FWP Jones Trophy in Western’s highest tribute, presented Hospital, Mount Allison University serves Western and the community excellent coach. “I always appreciated Mary Lou’s 1970; and White Blanket Award winner. to an outstanding individual in rec- and Writer’s Development Trust of with dedication and compassion.” knowledge, enthusiasm, commitment and encour- After graduation, Warner taught at Bantingngg ognition of their sustained and sig- Canada. Meighen says she is most proud agement, which helped us be successful,” Peckham Memorial Secondary School, teaching physicall nifi cant contributions to the Alumni Through her association with the of what she and her husband, Sen. says. “She was a role model for our generation, education and coaching girls and midget boys bas-s- Association, Western and society. Board of Governors, Meighen was Michael Meighen, have done in rais- creating inroads for women who wanted to play or ketball, and in 1977-’78 competed for the Hamilton Daughter of Western’s fi rst Dean involved in the deliberations for hir- ing their three sons - Ted, Hugh and coach at the university level.” Bobcats women’s senior basketball team, winning of Engineering (Richard Dillon), ing Western’s new president, Amit Max. After 10 years on Western’s faculty, Dresser the Canadian Senior Women’s Championships. began working in the healthcare fi eld as an occu- In 1978, she moved to Innisdale Secondary School pational therapy assistant until her retirement in in Barrie where she spent most of her career as 2003. department head of the Physical Education Depart- ment. She fi nished her secondary school years in the Guidance Department as a counselor, until retirement in 2002. Paul Mayne, Western News 12 SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 WESTERN NEWS
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Professional 2010 ‘W’ Club Hall Achievement Award of Fame Inductees
The Professional Achievement Award recognizes superior achievement The ‘W’ Club honours people who have made outstanding contributions to Western’s in a professional fi eld. The recipient is a role model for newcomers and athletic program as players, coaches or administrators. sets standards to which others can aspire.
JEFF ARP RON WATSON JOHN B. LEE, KEITH M. BARRON BA ’81 BA ’74, BEd ’75, MA ’85 PhD ’97 Ron ‘Whipper’ Wat- John B. Lee’s Western opened Jeff Arp says the son spent two-thirds time in London up a world of pos- techniques and mental of his life on Western’s and at Western sibilities for Keith discipline he learned campus. gave him his Barron. as a Mustang football Having completed fi rst taste of “city “While at West- player enabled him to numerous degrees (BA life,” and pushed ern, I met so many succeed at the profes- ’61, BPE ’62, MSc ’64, him to expand his graduate students sional level - despite his PhD ’73) elsewhere, career horizons. and faculty with size. Watson chose to settle “I went out stories of work in At 6-foot-3-inches tall, at Western in 1965. into the world odd corners of the the 210-pound guard He coached Mustang with the lifeline world. I, too, was was considered small hockey for 20 years and of learning and anxious to take a for his position of offen- to this day continues to teach a sport law experience garnered at Western,” Lee break from my studies and I chose to go sive guard. But the Mustang offense was able course in the Department of Kinesiology. says. to Australia in 1988,” Baron says. “Since to take advantage of Arp’s lightning speed. And “Western has allowed me and my family to A high school teacher for 13 years, then I have resided in more than a dozen national recognition soon followed. have the most wonderful life - both profession- Lee chose to leave teaching for a full- countries and visited close to 80.” Arp became the fi rst Western Mustang foot- ally and personally,” Watson says. time career as an author, and travelled Working in mineral exploration for ball player to be named a three-time fi rst-team During Watson’s 20 years (1965-85) at the the world reading his poetry, presenting more than 25 years, Baron has consulted All Canadian (1979-1981), the same years he helm, Western posted a 200-93-32 record and writing workshops, teaching university for numerous companies and invest- helped the Mustangs win three consecutive made fi ve trips to the OUA Queen’s Cup. In students and serving as a writer-in-res- ment houses, with an expertise in epith- Yates Cup titles. 1972-73, Watson was runner-up for CIAU idence at libraries and schools through- ermal gold deposits. The founder of two “I have many fond memories of great games Coach of the Year and, off the ice, was a found- out Canada. companies, Aurelian Resources Inc. and while at Western,” Arp says. ing member of the Canadian Hockey Coaches With more than 50 books published U3O8 Corp, he is currently working on Drafted by the Hamilton Tiger Cats in the Association in 1969. and editor of seven anthologies, includ- a number of projects in Colombia, Ecua- third round of the 1982 Canadian Football Watson took on several administrative roles ing two best-selling works, Lee is a dor, Guyana and Switzerland. League draft, he played in the Grey Cup in for the Mustang program including serv- recipient of more than 70 prestigious Baron hopes to reinvigorate the study 1985. He went on to play for the Toronto Argo- ing as coordinator of intercollegiate athletics international awards for his writing. and teaching of economic geology at nauts in 1986 before retiring at the end of the (1986-88), acting chair of intercollegiate ath- He is the only two-time recipient of the Western. He pledged $1.2 million to the season. letics (1988-89), associate dean of the Faculty People’s Poetry Award. Faculty of Science to create the Robert Having majored in political science, Arp of Kinesiology (1989-97) and director of the Marty Gervais, Black Moss Press W. Hodder Chair in Economic Geology says his academic experiences at Western School of Kinesiology (1997-2001). president, calls Lee probably Canada’s and establish the Richard W. Hutchin- provided a great foundation for his career in Watson’s future goal is to write the history most prolifi c poet. “John set out to be son Visiting Industrial Professor in Eco- Ontario public service. He has worked in a cab- of Mustang hockey, from 1946-65. He says he a writer and found the only way to do nomic Geology. inet offi ce, ministers’ offi ces and in communi- may one day write a refl ective book about his that was to sit down and devote himself Norman Duke, Western Economic cations branches at the Ministry of Education life and how he grew up loving a sport and was to that task every day of his life,” Ger- Geology associate professor, says Bar- and Training and the Ministry of Community able to make it a lifelong passion. vais says. “At the same time it freed on’s commitment to fundamental geol- and Social Services. Today, Arp works at the him to be the teacher, the mentor, the ogy played the key role in his accom- Ministry of the Environment. inspirer, and there are so many people plishments. “He is also a living example GUY ZINK who unabashedly will say how much he of the old adage that education is the key BA ’74, BEd ’75 infl uenced and shaped their lives.” to success,” Duke says. JIM PARKER BSc ’67 Guy Zink says his experience as a stu- Jim Parker has many dent athlete at Western fond memories of his changed his direction in time at Western, both life. Community Service Award as a student-athlete and “Had it not been for coach. an encouraging recruit- “The high demand put ment letter from Coach The Community Service Award pays tribute to alumni who have made on me in my studies and Glynn Leyshon, I would outstanding contributions to the community and through this generous athletics transferred not have gone to univer- gift of time and talent, have enriched the lives of others. Recipients have over to my teaching and sity at all,” Zink says. championed civic, charitable, philanthropic and social welfare causes. coaching,” Parker says. “My university experi- “I demanded the same ences built my confi dence in so many ways from my students and and set the stage for a lifetime in teaching WAYNE DUNN Volunteering in the community for athletes. If I could do it, so could they.” and coaching which has been so enriching for BA ’80 more than 20 years, Dunn has been As an athlete, Parker won a number of med- me.” involved in a number of roles within the als as a member of the Mustang relay teams. As a member of the Western wrestling Wayne Dunn London and Ontario chambers of com- His specialty was the 440-yard hurdles, for team, Zink was undefeated in OUA dual meet took his life- merce, is a past board member of Junior which he won Ontario Conference Champion- and tournament competition, winning four changing experi- Achievement and St. Joseph’s Health ship gold twice and silver the other two years. OUA gold medals, two CIS gold medals and ence at Western Foundation, current board member of He also won a gold medal in 1966 in the indoor the National Open Championship. He was and used it to the London Hunt and Country Club, com- Canadian Interuniversity Sport, where he set selected as wrestling MVP twice and com- change lives in mittee member of St. Joseph’s Tribute the Western and Canadian record. peted as a member of the national team in the the London com- dinner, member of Senate at Western, Shortly after graduating from Western, World Championships and the World Univer- munity. and co-chair of the annual Business Parker began his coaching career at the West- sity Games. “Western pro- Cares Christmas Food Drive. ern as the men’s rugby speed coach and was “Certainly, I am proud of my accomplish- vided me with a “Wayne will never know the thou- the longest-serving assistant coach (for track ments as a wrestler,” says Zink, who says the solid foundation sands of lives he has touched through his and fi eld) at Western before retiring in 2005, most important experiences were in the prac- that I have used incredibly active involvement in the Lon- after almost 35 years of service. tice room in the bowels of Alumni Hall. throughout my business career and life,” don community,” says Ed Holder (BA’76), Parker will never forget the comradery of “This is where the real stuff happened. he says. MP for London West, who nominated his teammates, both as an athlete and coach. The preparation for the contest was far more The co-owner of County Heritage For- Dunn. “For all of us who are privileged His best memories are of watching the athletes taxing than the contest itself,” he says. “More est Products Ltd., a company that manu- to know and be inspired by this caring, grow and mature, as many of them became importantly, that is where I solidifi ed so many factures and distributes wood doors and powerful person, clearly our city and Canadian champions – and some even became friendships that have lasted over 40 years. The mouldings, Dunn has been in business this community is a better place because Olympians. relationships established with those guys far since 1976 and employs approximately Wayne Dunn calls London home.” outweigh any feelings I have about my own 65 people at the London location. achievements.” WESTERN NEWS SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 13
:PVS'SFTI)FBMUIZ HOMECOMING 2010 'BTUGPPE"MUFSOBUJWF Spend the (Homecoming) weekend with us Alumni and friends of The University of Dean’s luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Great ‘100-Mile Luncheon’, 12 p.m., Auditorium, St. Hall, Somerville House James Building Western Ontario will be welcomed home Vegetarian or Chicken Thali • Chicken with a busy schedule of events in the Tours of dental buildings, 1:30 p.m., Clinical Brescia tour, 2 p.m., departing from Audito- Biryani • Tandoori Chicken • Idli & Vada Skills and CSTAR buildings rium foyer. :cf]bZcfaUh]cbcfU coming days. Here is the rundown of dYfgcbU`hcif WU`` Masala Dosa • Tandoori Chichen Wrap activities for Homecoming 2010: Samosa • Channa Bhatura • Orion Bhaji FACULTY OF SCIENCE HURON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE )%-!**$!,+'%cfYaU]`. Naan • Chutney & more! []VVcbgdUf_acbhYggcf] Thursday, Sept. 30 Dean’s annual Homecoming barbecue lun- cheon, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Grad Club, Middle- Friday, Oct. 1 4\chaU]`"Wca All our Fresh, Fast & Healthy entrees are Homecoming kickoff and Alumni Western sex College just $6.99 to $8.99! AGM, 7-9 p.m., TD Waterhouse Stadium Reception for all class years, 7-10 p.m. ;]VVcbgDUf_ FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE Friday, Oct. 1 Saturday, Oct. 2 AcbhYggcf]GW\cc` 3JDINPOE4U Breakfast with Dean Brian Timney, 9-10:30 BDSPTTGSPNUIF$FFQT Pancake breakfast, 8:30-10 a.m., Huron Room 36th annual Alumni Awards Dinner, Recep- a.m., Social Science Centre, Room 3036 Ib]eiYDUf_`UbX@cWUh]cb XXX*OEJB4QJDF&YQSFTTDPN tion 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., The Great Hall, Rekindle the Flame mini-lectures, 10:30 a.m.- Buffet luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Great Hall, HcXX`YfDfYgW\cc` Somerville House noon, Social Science Centre, Room 2050 Somerville House 9`YaYbhUfm 5FMFQIPOF Alumni-faculty conversation, 12:30 p.m. Six Degrees of Homecoming, 9 p.m., The 8U]`m:fYbW\7`UggYg Eat-in • Take-out • Catering MCINTOSH GALLERY Tours of Huron held throughout the day. London Tap House 9lhYbXYX\fg Cocktails; Dinner, 5 p.m., Refectory; 6 p.m., See our purple coupons in the
Meet Col. Thomas Talbot, 10 a.m.-noon kkk"[]VVcbgdUf_acbhYggcf]"Wca Huron Room. GIAA9F75AD Western Student Guide. FACULTY OF INFORMATION Special exhibition: Mapping Medievalism in & MEDIA STUDIES the Canadian Frontier, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 Homecoming lecture and reception, featur- Sunday, Oct. 3 Special chapel service, 11 a.m., The Collegiate ing Lisa Given, 2 p.m., North Campus Building, Chapel of St. John the Evangelist at Huron ÓÊÀi>ÌÊ i`V>Ê-iÀÛViÃÊÌÊiiÌÊÌ iÊii`ÃÊ Room 117 Homecoming golf at Firerock, 9 a.m. registra- tion, 11 a.m. shotgun start, Firerock, 10345 KINGS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE vÊÌ iÊ7iÃÌiÀÊ-ÌÕ`iÌÃ]Ê>VÕÌÞÊEÊ-Ì>vvt SCHULICH SCHOOL Oxbow Drive, Komoka, OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRY Ê President’s reception, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Gib- Thursday, Sept. 30 "ÝvÀ`É,V `Ê Western Homecoming Sport Medicine Sym- bons Lodge, 1836 Richmond Street Religious Life Lecture Series with Susan posium. 8 a.m.-5 p.m, University Hospital, Aglukark, 7:30 p.m., Elizabeth A. Bessie Labatt 7>Ê V Auditorium A DON WRIGHT FACULTY Hall OF MUSIC Ê Dentistry Alumni of Distinction Award Friday, Oct. 1 Ê>««ÌiÌÊ Reception, 7-8:30 p.m. Ashers Room, Ivey Concert by Canadian baritone Russell Braun Spencer Leadership Centre, 551 Windermere 2 p.m., Paul Davenport Theatre Alumni Association Annual General Meeting iViÃÃ>ÀÞ * >À>VÞ]ÊV>ÊÊÊÊÊ Road 7:30 p.m., Board Room, Lenardon Hall BRESCIA UNIVERSITY Friday Night Bash Ê7>ÃÊÜiVi x£{ÎÎÎÈÈÈ Saturday, Oct. 2 8:30 p.m., Vitali Student Lounge, Lester A. COLLEGE Wemple Building 7iÊ>VVi«ÌÊ>Ê7iÃÌiÀÊ Homecoming parade, 9 a.m., Along Richmond Ê- ÀÌÊÜ>ÌÊ«iÀ` Saturday, Oct. 2 -ÌÕ`iÌÊEÊ1ÛiÀÃÌÞÊ Street Saturday, Oct. 2 i>Ì ÊÃÕÀ>ViÊ*>à Registration, 11:30 a.m., Brescia. Ê ÃiÊÌÊV>«ÕÃÊ Football game – Western Mustangs vs. Queen’s Tent and VIP access for Brescia alumnae at Alumni Award of Distinction Brunch, 10:30 >ÛiÊ>Ê«ÀiÃVÀ«ÌÊÕÌÊvÊ Golden Gaels, 1 p.m., TD Waterhouse Stadium a.m., Elizabeth A. Bessie Labatt Hall the football game, 1 p.m. EÊ >ÃÃivÀiit ÌÜÊÊÜiÊV>ÊÌÀ>ÃviÀÊÌt Anniversary tea in the Rose Room, followed Unveiling of the Student Life Centre building Golden anniversary dinner, Reception 6 p.m.; plans, 11:45 a.m., Elizabeth A. Bessie Labatt Hall dinner 7 p.m., The Great Hall, Somerville House by campus tours, 2 p.m. V]ÊV> ÀiiÊ ÌÞ7`iÊÊ Cocktail Classic and Dinner, 6 p.m., Crave Res- Social Work wine and cheese reception, 4:30 FACULTY OF ARTS taurant, 1737 Richmond St. N. p.m., Elizabeth A. Bessie Labatt Hall x£Èä£{ä{Ó iÛiÀÞ Golden Anniversary Dinner, 6 p.m., The Great Post-game reception downtown, 5 p.m., The AND HUMANITIES London Tap House, 545.5 Richmond St. Hall, Somerville House. LÌ ÊVÛiiÌÞÊV>Ìi`Ê>ÌÊ°°° An Interactive Experience special lectures, workshops and theatre, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Uni- Sunday, Oct. 3 Sunday, Oct. 3 versity College, Room 224 ÓäxÊ"ÝvÀ`Ê-ÌÊ>ÌÊ,V `® Mass, 10 a.m., Chapel Ursuline Hall Morning Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. The Chapel, Win- dermere on the Mount vÀiiÊ«>À}ÊEÊ`ÀiVÌÊ / Ê/À>ÃÌÊÃiÀÛVi FACULTY OF EDUCATION Reception in the Living Room and class pho- tos outside St. James Building, 11 a.m. Afternoon Eucharist, 5 p.m. The Worship Education @ South End Zone Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Space, Elizabeth A. Bessie Labatt Hall TD Waterhouse Stadium FACULTY OF ENGINEERING WHO'S TAKING YOU Western Engineering Annual Open House Homecoming best bets Reception, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Claudette-MacK- ay-Lassonde Pavilion The University of Western Ontario’s ■ Take in a game or two - Football isn’t TO THE AIRPORT? Homecoming is a great place to rekindle the only sport on the ticket for homecom- FACULTY OF HEALTH old fl ames and show off former stomp- ing. Western Mustang Athletics has an ing grounds to younger generations. With action-packed weekend of games. From SCIENCES so many events and activities to choose women’s and men’s basketball and soccer Open house tours, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Arthur & from to show your purple pride, here are to fencing, baseball and volleyball, there are Sonia Labatt Health Sciences Building Western News’ Top Five picks for the Oct. 1-3 enough events lined up to satisfy the sports Nursing Alumni Homecoming, 11 a.m.-12:30 weekend. fan in everyone. p.m., Arthur & Sonia Labatt Health Sciences ■ Celebrate fellow alumni - Homecoming ■ Visit your old faculty - Ever wonder if Building kicks off with the Alumni Western annual the name you etched in a chair at the back Pancake breakfast and reception, 10 a.m.- general meeting 7-9 p.m. Friday at TD Water- of a lecture theatre is still there? Take a 12:30 p.m., Arthur & Sonia Labatt Health Sci- house Stadium. Fellow alumni will dole out walk through the halls of your former fac- ences Building (South Lawn) the accolades for those who have made a ulty; check out the old, familiar classrooms Book online at Health Sciences @ South End Zone Lunch, name for themselves and who give back to and shiny new ones. It might bring back a Providing a safe, reliable ride to or from 11:30 a.m., TD Waterhouse Stadium. the community, as well as special athletes. fl ood of memories of late-night studying, Toronto Pearson International Airport & www.robertq.com Several faculties will honour their own dur- sharing lecture notes and budding friend- Detroit Metro Airport to London, Sarnia & or call 519-673-6804 FACULTY OF LAW ing homecoming ceremonies. Share in West- ships. If you haven’t been here in a while, ern’s glory as thousands of alumni return you might be surprised at the changes and other centres 1-800-265-4948 Dean’s brunch, 10-11:30 a.m., Faculty of Law for the reunion weekend. the things that stay the same. building, Common Lounge ■ Parade of champions - Nothing says ■ Tour the city - See the growth beyond Law @ South End Zone Lunch homecoming like the parade of fl oats travel- the university gates. London was “home” 11:30 a.m., TD Waterhouse Stadium. ling down Richmond Street to the beat of during your years at Western, so take a the Western Mustang Band and enthusiastic walk through your old neighbourhood, visit SCHULICH SCHOOL shouts by purple-clad students. Stake out shops and restaurants along Richmond Row Airbus OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRY a spot along Richmond Street., or set up a or enjoy a pint at the local pub – all of the Homecoming Continuing Medical lawn chair along the route on campus to things that made the Forest City a great Education Event, 8-11 a.m., Medical Sciences watch fellow Mustangs show their spirit. place to live and study. Building, Room M-146 14 SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 WESTERN NEWS Rich, wild history highlights Homecoming’s past
B Y HEATHER TRAVIS While faculty celebrations have been organized for several years he Homecoming of yester- prior, The Gazette, Western’s stu- Ready for a Homecoming double-take? year would likely recognize dent newspaper, cites the first Tparts of its younger self, but Homecoming weekend as being in Just like a few of our graduates, Western has regain their original individual profi les, and ■ New Richard Ivey School of Business what might have been common- 1950. The “Old Home” weekend on bulked up a bit. No worries – the old familiars become home to academic units as well as the building. A new $100-million building is under place during the weekend event in Oct. 7, 1950 was said to be the “fi rst are there. The University Bridge. UC Hill, Con- president’s offi ce; construction on Western Road in front of Brescia the late 1940s and 1950s has evolved annual Homecoming weekend” crete Beach. But Western is a growing presence ■ The Student Services Building. This multi- University College. With huge growth, Ivey has in recent decades. and featured fl oats, football and a on Canada’s teaching and research landscape. storey building attached to University Commu- outgrown its current space; Some old familiars are getting an overhaul and The University of Western dance. nity Centre brings together all student services ■ Alumni Riverwalk. Talk a stroll along the some places are entirely new. Here’s an abbrevi- Ontario has a rich Homecoming Taking a trip through The Gazette under one roof; Thames and under University Bridge. Western ated look over the last fi ve or so years. alumni built this path – so take a bow; tradition going back six decades, archives shows there are some ■ Support Services Building. Overlooking West- ■ Westminster Hall. Formerly Westminster Col- ern Road near Saugeen-Maitland Hall, this is the And all that is just on campus. A research facil- preceded by many informal and steadfast traditions to Homecom- lege, the hall has traded dorm rooms for offi ces. faculty-based gatherings. ing, such as the parade of floats main administrative building for parking and IT ity near London Airport tests the impact of Now home to the External portfolio (including to HR and Physical Plant; extreme natural events on our homes; another But exactly how old is Western’s and a crowd-rousing football game. this newspaper and Homecoming organizers) ■ B&G Building. You have to go inside to appre- on Wonderland Road North leads the way in Homecoming? That number is up These customs never get old. and Psychology; conversion of farm byproducts into useful mate- for debate. But some have changed as gen- ciate the $35-million overhaul to one of the ■ The Biotron. Biotron is one of the world’s top main science buildings. rials. Construction begins soon along Veterans According to the book, Western’s erations revamp the weekend pro- Memorial Highway (formerly Highway 100) on climate change facilities and can mimic most ■ Western Student Recreation Centre. This First Century, by J.R.W. Gwynne- gram to accommodate new trends a world-fi rst hexagonal wind tunnel that could environmental conditions; stunning new centre attached to Thompson Timothy, the annual celebration and ideas, such as saying goodbye attract a wind industry complex to London. ■ Stevenson and Lawson halls. Formerly SLB Arena is attracting country-wide interest. A suc- started in 1949. “Class reunions at to variety shows and Homecoming and the main administration centre, Stevenson cess from Day 1; London were organized on a fi ve- queens. and Lawson are under renovation. They will – David Dauphinee year basis and in 1949 the first Convocation Hall, now known as Alumni Homecoming Day was Conron Hall, was the site of the fi rst started,” Gwynne-Timothy writes. official Homecoming weekend in out of offi ce windows as it weaved hosts reported to The Gazette. altogether. “This included a parade of floats 1950. Western President G. Edward through the downtown to J. W. Little Adding to the eventful weekend, A limousine was stolen from a Tim made by various entities and units Hall addressed alumni, numbering Stadium. Setting the tone for future blues band Canned Heat opened to Horton’s and driven into the Music within the university. This annual more than 10,000, about university activities, the “Old Home” weekend a disappointed crowd on the Friday Building. And to top it off, the Won- occasion, held prior to an intercolle- expansion plans and other univer- was complete with a football game night. Newspaper reports say the derland Gardens pub was forced giate football game, became a major sity activity, followed by a luncheon against the Queen’s University band was too stoned to notice the to book another band because the attraction of the school year and was served in Thames Hall by the Wom- Gaels and alumni danced the night crowd reaction. Blues Brothers Revival was being a highlight of alumni interest.” en’s Undergraduate Society. away to the sounds of Alf Tibbs and The 1980s turned out to be a sued by Dan Aykroyd. If this date is correct, Western is Taking the celebrations into the his orchestra. record-setting decade. Things calmed down in the 1990s, celebrating its 61st Homecoming. streets, a parade of fl oats attracted Skipping ahead 10 years, variety In 1984, two parties turned sour as organizers tried to get a handle But not everyone would agree with the attention of Londoners and shows were among the highlights of as police raided the gatherings with on the student antics of the ear- this anniversary date. alumni lining the curbs and hanging the 1960s, but nothing overshadowed a combined attendance of 2,000 lier decade. Safety and organization the football games led by celebrated people. became a priority. Mustang coach John Metras. Fans In one instance, police responded Many alumni revisited former could be counted on to fi ll the stands to neighbourhood complaints and stomping grounds like The Ceeps and show their purple spirit. attempted to break up the infamous and cheered on the home team at the In 1970, five Mustang beauties Gatewood Complex party six times. football game. competed for the coveted crown Finally, donning riot gear, police Enter the new millennium, where and Homecoming queen title. But as used tear gas to stop partiers. Western put its wild past behind and political and social views changed, A second party on Queen’s Ave- returned to its roots of family fun
some Homecoming traditions – like nue was dispersed two hours later and student camaraderie.
this one – fell by the wayside. and resulted in the arrest of two The word “Arts” was spelled
The earlier years of Homecoming student council members and two out in the Thames River with old
proved to be fairly temperate, with others faced charges for commit- sandals in 2004, before the current an endless parade of fl oats, football ting an indecent act – dropping their made the letters drift away, and
games and big band music. But as it pants in public. streakers ran for cover through TD
went on, and Western’s party atmo- Riot regalia became part of the Waterhouse stadium to the cheers of
sphere grew in reputation and occa- Homecoming convention the next a roaring crowd. sion, things got bigger and rowdier. year, as police were called in to The alcohol policy enforced at the
In 1980, a mail service strike break up yet another wild party. football game deterred much of the threatened to slow Homecoming By 1989, Mustangs were off their disorderly spirit and many other plans and the alumni office was reins. varsity teams have joined in the
forced to take to the phones to notify “Parents had to protect kids for weekend festivities, giving sports alumni of the more than 70 class assorted projectiles, drunken stu- fans more to watch. reunions at their alma mater. The dents were falling into the streets These minor indiscretions and a message was delivered, as approxi- and one fl oat was totally removed shift in focus show how Homecom- mately 1,000 people closed down from the parade,” The Gazette ing shed the skin of its wilder past Boys & Girls • JK to Grade 8 Western Road for a street party at reads. in favour of a calmer, more subdue 12:30 a.m. on Sunday. Two house par- Rather than toting noisemakers event of faculty reunions and fami- MATTHEWS HALL ties converged on the street after and Western regalia, students on the ly-focused activities. the hosts locked their doors and Delta Upsilon fl oat tossed eggs, beer Homecoming 2010 promises to 1370 Oxford St. W London N6H 1W2 • 519.471.1506 turned off the lights. and bottles into the crowd on the return old friends and new tradi- “Our next-door neighbour had his parade route. These actions threat- tions. Undoubtedly, it will be another www.matthewshall.ca baseball bat out,” one of the party ened to end Homecoming parades one for the history books.
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Are you a postdoctoral scholar process for postdocs. It is still (postdoc) at The University of unclear exactly who is a postdoc, Western Ontario? If so, have you or even how many are present at ever wondered: Western. Who are the other postdocs at Through the help of the School of Western? Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Am I missing out on career/pro- (SGPS), postdocs are getting some fessional development opportuni- recognition. ties or services? Offi cially formed in 2004, PAW Where do I go to address con- serves as a collective voice for post- cerns or issues? doctoral scholars. PAW provides a COMPELLING, INSPIRING... Is there an opportunity for me liaison between postdoctoral schol- network and feel less isolated? ars and Western administration. The Postdoctoral Association Stephanie Dixon, PAW president, at Western (PAW) is devoted to stresses it is important to note that answering these questions and while PAW represents the postdoc- building the postdoctoral commu- toral community, it is not involved nity. As such, PAW will be holding with union disputes. She explains monthly get-togethers on the last PAW has two primary goals this Thursday of every month. year: Build more awareness of post- Postdoctoral scholars are newly docs on campus, and strengthen the qualified researchers with PhD postdoc community. and/or MD backgrounds undergo- As part of the goal to build up the ing additional training to become postdoc community at Western, independent researchers. There PAWS invites all postdoctoral schol- are two types of postdocs: Postdoc- ars to attend the fi rst monthly info- toral fellows (PDFs) are considered social, which is being held 3:30-5 and independent contractors, whereas p.m. today at Natural Sciences Cen- Doug Saunders Debi Goodwin postdoctoral associates (PDAs) tre, Room 2. Snacks and refresh- are considered employees of the ments will be provided. Please reg- Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. university. In either case, you fall ister for the fi rst infosocial online at Faculty of Education Auditorium, 1137 Western Rd., London under PAW. grad.uwo.ca/events/?id=23. Future There are an estimated 250-400 infosocials will be held at the Grad postdocs at Western, playing a vital Club. Free admission • Book sale and signing role in the university’s research Visit the organziation’s website and development. However, there postdocs.uwo.ca and join the mail- In partnership with the Western Centre for Research on is still no centralized registration ing list. Migration & Ethnic Relations. AND WICKED!
DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES
As part of the chair selection process, external consultants will be visiting the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures on October 21st and 22nd to speak with faculty members, staff and students. If you wish to speak with the consultants, please contact the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures to arrange a time. While this invitation is directed particularly to those affili- and ated with the Department, participation from all members of the Trevor Cole André Alexis University community is invited during these times: Monday, October 4 at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 21st 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. The Book Store at Western, University Community Centre Friday, October 22nd 9:00 – 11:30 and 1:30-3:00 p.m. Free admission • Book sale and signing Written submissions should be sent to Donna Pennee, Dean, Fac- ulty of Arts and Humanities, 112 University College, and will be In partnership with the Department of English transmitted to the consultants independently and confidentially. The consultants for this review are: tKarin Bauer, McGill University tNorman Cheadle, Laurentian University Comments, perspectives, and recommendations with regard to programs, teaching and scholarship, administration and gover- nance in the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures are invited as part of this review. I urge you to participate. Campus Bookseller of the Year Donna Pennee Dean, Faculty of Arts and Humanities 519-661-3520 • www.bookstore.uwo.ca 16 SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 WESTERN NEWS President says ranking snub cannot be ignored
Continued from page 1 “I can give you hundreds of rea- who knew her. Valued at $800, this written recommendations from the sons why we should be dismissive “I can give you hundreds bursary was created through Foun- head coach assessing athletic per- of highly competitive, upper-year of this ranking, but let me give you dation Western by friends, family, formance, and team/campus lead- entry undergraduate programs a reason why would shouldn’t,” says of reasons why we should classmates and faculty colleagues ership. These scholarships were that fi ll distinctive national niches, Chakma. The president spoke of be dismissive of this of her husband, Albert Oosterhoff. established by Peter Schmidt (BA develop more high-quality profes- a friend of the university and how ranking, but let me give ■ Allen K. Philbrick PhD Schol- ’95), Jonathan Dingle (BSc ’97) and sional master’s degree programs these results are making it diffi cult arship in Cultural Geography. Doug Morton (BA ‘69). in high-demand areas and design/ for him to convince his son to look at you a reason why would Awarded to a full-time PhD stu- ■ Gudaitis-Bluzas Health Sector implement a strategy for distant Western as opposed to the Univer- shouldn’t.” dent studying cultural geography, Scholarship. Awarded to a full-time education and online learning to sity of British Columbia. they must be in years two-four and student entering the Masters in increase participation in these While not being on the list needs – Amit Chakma, Western president undertaking research on some cul- Business Administration program areas. to be addressed, Chakma admits tural process or cultural phenom- at the Richard Ivey School of Busi- “This is just to serve notice that he has “no hesitation in saying that ena’s spatial impact on the human ness who is enrolled in the Health we need to think about those things overall we are better than some of DANCING ON THE MOVE environment. The award, valued Sector Stream, based on academic at Western, to commit to the fact the others that made the list.” at $1,000, was established through achievement and demonstrated that work will be undertaken in But he quickly adds since West- Initially administered by the Foundation Western. community leadership. Valued at respecting and using the processes ern is not on the list, it is important School of Kinesiology, dance courses ■ Brian Innes Health Studies $10,000, this scholarship is made that exist here for consultation and for the university to understand have now been transferred to the Rural Health Award. Awarded possible by Edward Gudaitis (MBA discussion, but that we will need to why it didn’t make the cut. “We Faculty of Music. Dance has been annually to an undergraduate stu- ’93). work on that as we are also engag- shouldn’t ignore it, but we need offered as credit courses as a com- dent in the School of Health Studies, ing on the next four-year planning understand what it is,” he says. ponent of the Physical Education with preference given to a student * * * cycle,” Deacon says. “We need “We have to pay attention to these program. With a shift in emphasis who has excelled in the third-year to understand where we need to barometres.” in the kinesiology program toward rural health courses. This award, ATHLETIC FINANCIAL be four years on, with regards to a medicine/exercise focus, dance valued at $1,000, was established AWARDS undergraduate enrolment, research * * * courses have become more periph- through Foundation Western in intensity and graduate enrolment.” eral and perhaps less effective as an memory of Brian Innes, who was The Western Athletic Financial CHAIR NAME CHANGE option in the program. a faculty member in the School of Awards Committee reported they * * * Health Studies. allocated $372,811 in awards for Established in 2002, the Ontario * * * ■ Men’s Basketball Futures Western athletes in 2009-10. Female THE ART OF RANKING Women’s Health Council has since Scholarships. Awarded to full-time student athletes received $187,045; been succeeded by a new agency, NEW SCHOLARSHIPS/ undergraduate and graduate stu- male student athletes received With Western’s latest omission Echo - Improving Women’s Health AWARDS dents in any year of any degree $185,766. from the Times Higher Education’s in Ontario. The Chair in Rural program at Western (including all Ontario University Athletics World University Ranking Top 200 Women’s Health sponsored by the ■ Sandra Oosterhoff Memorial affi liate colleges) who are making rules state 70 per cent of student- list, some members of the univer- organization has been renamed Bursary. Awarded annually to a full- signifi cant contributions as mem- athletes may receive an athletic sity community have asked the accordingly. Western and the time student registered in any year bers of the men’s basketball team. fi nancial award if they meet aca- same question: “Why?” President Ontario Women’s Health Council in the Faculty of Law, this bursary The two awards are valued at $3,500 demic criteria, and that allocations Amit Chakma says while problem- each provided $1 million toward the was established in memory of San- and $1,500. Western Athletic Finan- must be gender-balanced. Since atic in its methodology, the survey’s program. dra Oosterhoff (BA ‘61, LLB ‘64), cial Awards Committee will select 2007-08, more than $825,000 has results give strong enough reasons whose character and courage in the recipients based on its evalu- been awarded to Western student- not to ignore them. * * * the face of adversity inspired those ation of academic performance, athletes.
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D:B To all Faculty and Staff FIRST-PERSON FIELD NOTES at Western ... NEW EXCLUSIVE GROUP HOME Western classmates making headlines AND AUTO The media industry is notoriously What is that experience like? day one. Pitching stories. Taking to catch up and chat. We’re still INSURANCE competitive. Lots of people want Here are three questions, to three assignments. Chasing spot news. friends and likely closer because PROGRAM one of the ever-decreasing jobs. former classmates-turned-compet- Meeting deadlines. Everything we we’re in the same city. Windsor is a And with The Univerity of Western itors. learned in j-school was really hap- fairly good-sized city, but the media Ontario’s MA in journalism program Western News: What is the fi rst pening. In the newsroom, there’s no circle is fairly close. Yes, we all Qualifi ed applicants will save pumping out 40 budding journalists post-Western journalism gig like? hand-holding or coddling. You have compete for the same audience but an additional 25% discount every year, they know first-hand Steven Bull: CBC Windsor is tech- to prove yourself and you have to we’re not cutthroat, at the end of how hard landing that all important nically my second “real journalism” do it every day. In the year I’ve the day, interesting and compelling Call for your “fi rst gig” can be. But as luck should position. I was fortunate enough to been at The Star, I’ve covered court stories are told and if I can say a No Obligation Quote! have it – rather, as hard-work, excel- have been awarded the IDRC Inter- cases, fi res, murders, strike nego- friend of mine told it fi rst, I’m more lent preparation and great timing national Development Journalism tiations, fundraisers, festivals, busi- proud than jealous. Call 519-680-3111 or should have it – three former class- Award upon graduation and spent ness, health, obits and everything in FW: Windsor isn’t a highly com- mates are now competitors. six months working as a reporter between. From tornadoes to mon- petitive media market. I’m sure all E-mail us at Steven Bull, Rich Garton and in Nairobi, Kenya, with the Nation ster zucchinis to vomit-inducing the news outlets watch and listen [email protected] Frances Willick, all MA in journal- Media Group. Three months with plane rides, you never know what to each other’s work, but it’s not ism grads from the class of 2009, the country’s largest daily newspa- you’re going to be doing on any a cut-throat environment. When have found themselves in Windsor, per and three with NTV, a national given day. It’s pretty much the best I see other media folks at events, Ontario, each working for three television channel. I felt quite anx- job ever. it’s mostly just an opportunity to major media outlets: Bull, CBC ious to start reporting. But, at the WN: What it’s like to be competi- socialize and talk shop. The best Windsor video-journalist/reporter; risk of sounding like I’m spouting tion? part of working in the same market Garton, A Channel Windsor video- Western’s corporate media talk- SB: I actually wouldn’t be in this is that I get to see Rich and Steve all Home s Auto s Life s Health journalist/reporter; and Willick, ing points, I can honestly say the position if it wasn’t for Frances. She fancied up in their suits every day Windsor Star reporter. training and hands-on experience I ran into a CBC reporter who I then on television. received at Western was fantastic spoke with who passed me onto the WN: What’s the best part of your and I was able to hit the ground managing editor who brought me current scenario? />ÃÌiÊÕÀÊvÕÃÊvÊvÀiÃ Ê running ... in a developing country in for an interview. But I’ve never SB: As happy as I am with my no less. actually run into Frances in the fi eld own position, I’m just as happy for When I started at CBC Windsor and have only crossed paths with my friends and former classmates. ÊÕÀÊL`Ê 7ÊV>Ì° in May, a month after returning to Rich a couple of times. When it hap- Having coworkers come back and vÀiÀÞÊâiÊÊ iÌÀ>® Canada, the transition was seamless. pens it’s more disappointing than say “Hey, I met your buddy Rich I work with a few other Western anything, in that we can’t spend ...” or “Guess who was at such-and- journalism grads, and the managing more time together like we did in such event? Frances Willick ...” is editor who brought me on board had j-school. Collaborating on assign- just a wonderful feeling. And people iÊÊ/>i"ÕÌÊÊ iÛiÀÞ nothing but glowing praise about ments was something I was able thought I was being facetious when ÕÞÊ ViVi` Western’s program. It’s never a bad to do with Rich a few times and, I repeatedly said the Class of 2009 thing to have your resume give you along with some other classmates, was the greatest class ever. Ê that great fi rst impression. that was one of the highlights. But FW: Since the job market is so Rich Garton: Graduating from our brief chat, when they do hap- tough for newcomers to traditional Ó£Ê+ÕiiÃÊÛiÕiÊÊ >ÌÊ >ÀiVi®ÊÊ ÜÌÜÊ `ÊÊx£nxnn school was a scary thing because it pen, are full of laughs, swapping journalism, I always count myself meant the safety harness fi nally had stories and ideas. Maybe I’m a bad lucky to be working in the fi eld. I’m to be snipped and real life was set reporter, lacking that stereotypical happy Rich and Steve are also doing to begin. But when I landed my fi rst don’t-you-dare-get-in-the-way-of- what they love to do, and having job at A Channel Windsor, it took a my-story attitude you see in the them nearby is just a bonus. very short period of time to get into movies, but I’m happier to see them RG: I love that I work some- the swing of things and feel confi - doing well than anything. I don’t where where I can share stories dent that I had the skills to do my think of them as competition, but with classmates. If someone had job properly. There’s always more rather as friends who I’m rooting told me our class of 45 students to learn and every day is a new for. would produce three working jour- story, but I’m glad I had the fi rm RG: Being classmates was defi - nalists in the same city given the educational footing from both the nitely like a family experience, see- state of the industry, I would have University of Windsor and Western ing the same faces and interacting questioned their sanity. 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