Official opening of biocontrol laboratory APPLICATIONS are invited for the position of ENGLISH Language and Literature professor, set for January 5 executive director Huntsman Marine Laboratory, H.V. Hogan, has a new telephone number: Ext. St. Andrews, New Brunswick. 3224. The official opening of the biocontrol Founded in 1970, the HML is operated by a laboratory in the Department of Envi- consortium of universities, government departments A REPORT of the revenue and expenses of ronmental Biology is Tuesday, January 5 and private sector agencies as a base for research and Ontario universities for 1980-1981 has been released. at 11 a.m. teaching in the marine sciences. The HML also The COFO-UO report, which provides full informa- The biocontrol laboratory was undertakes contract research in several areas of tion on the $1.5 billion finances of all institutions marine biology. supported by Ontario university operating grants is built with grants from the Ontario The salary and starting date are negotiable, but the accepted by the Ontario government as the single Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the post is expected to be occupied by July 1, 1982. annual financial statement for Ontario Universities. Ontario Ministry of the Environment. It Canadian immigration regulations require that only The report has been submitted to the Minister of provides research facilities to allow the Canadians or landed immigrants need apply for this Colleges and Universities, Dr. Bette Stephenson, and Department to develop biological position. it will also be used by the Ontario Council on Univer- methods to control insect pests of Ontario Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and sity Affairs in developing recommendations to the crops. This approach, which eliminates or two letters of reference to Dr. W.C. Leggett, Presi- government on university funding. reduces the need for pesticide applica- dent, Huntsman Marine Laboratory, St. Andrews, This year, for the first time, the report is being tions, protects the environment while issued in four volumes. Volume 1 provides summary N.B. EOG 2X0. Deadline for receipt of documents providing the control needed for high is January 1, 1982. information on 21 Ontario institutions receiving yield and quality of Ontario vegetable, funding directly from the MCU. Volume 2 provides ICS is offering free APL and CMS computer time information on the 22 colleges and universities eli- fruit and field crops. over the holiday break. Beginning at 10:30 p.m. gible for formula grants which are affiliated or Among the honored guests will be Thursday, December 24 to January 3 at 10:30 p.m., federated with these institutions. The third volume The Honourable Lorne Henderson, any number-crunching or word-processing you wish provides detailed information on the universities Minister of Agriculture and Food, who to do will be free of charge. However, no high speed operating reserves, funds set aside for specific pur- will be representing OMAF, and Dr. Ross printing and no mounting of tapes will be possible poses to meet future obligations. The fourth volume Stevenson for the Ministry of the Environ- throughout this period. Users are requested to limit provides details on expenditures for universities ment. An OAC graduate and a former their CPU (Central Processing Unit) time to one physical plant facilities. Never previously available faculty member of the Department of hour during this time so everyone has a share of the in this format this data was compiled with the assis- Crop Science, Dr. Stevenson is parlia- free time. Information: Swami Swaminathan, tance of the Ontario Association of Physical Plant mentary assistant to The Honourable Ext. 3712. and Planning Administrators. Keith Norton, Minister of the THE CANADIAN BRASS returns to delight Environment. q Guelph music lovers Saturday, January 16. Spon- WHILE INTERLIBRARY loan requests will be sored by the University Centre and CKLA-FM radio, accepted and processed by the Library staff through- the performance is at 8 p.m. in War Memorial Hall. out the Christmas period, normal delivery service Tickets for this musical event are on sale at the will be limited from Monday, December 14 to Friday, University Centre box office in the courtyard of the January 1, 1982, inclusive. University Centre. General tickets are $10.50; During this period many libraries fear the loss of students and seniors, $9.50. valuable materials in the Christmas rush of mail. For Goods and Services this reason, any items not received by December 10 For Sale — Stereo preamp, power amplifier, 60 watts Edward Albee may not be available before the beginning of the per channel, 822-1354, evenings; beech and hard maple winter semester. The inter-university transit system firewood by the bundle, 821-1494; double bed, chest on campus in January will operate as usual until December 23, and will of drawers, 823-2092 after 5 p.m.; premium steel resume normal operations Monday, January 4, 1982. belted radial snow tires (Road King), P78 x 15, Ford The College of Arts and the Student wheels and tires up to 1978, 824-1350; 7 sofa bed, Federation of the College of Arts are spon- STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOPS will be offered green and blue brocade, converts to queen size bed, soring the visit to campus of Edward (Fergus) 843-3903 after 6 p.m.; Sankyo camera at three different times during the winter semester Albee in early January. Perhaps best ES 44XL, 8 mm, Sankyo projector 2000h, 8 mm, by the Counselling and Student Resource Centre. known for Whos Afraid of Virginia 824-2472 after 6 p.m.; cone and nut wreaths, Register at the Connection Desk level 3, University 822-0289 after 7 p.m.; Inglis automatic washer, 2 years Woolf?, Mr. Albee won the Pulitzer Prize Centre. in 1967 for A Delicate Balance. old, excellent condition, 3956; ladies Munari ski Mr. Albee will lecture Monday, boots size 7%, 822-3312; large piece 6 ml black January 11 at 8 p.m. in War Memorial THE AMDAHL COMPUTER and the Gandalf plastic, suitable for covering auto, Lloyd, 843-5834. computer communications network will not be Hall. His topic is "The Playwright vs. the operating January 1 and January 2. So that the Theatre." Members of the University THE LATEST in tillage research and the nature system can be improved and enlarged all 512 lines and causes of stress on the farm are just two of the community and the public are promised in this network will be disconnected and a new an evening of brilliant insight into the topics to be covered in the 1982 OAC Agricultural Gandalf communications microcomputer will be Conference January 4, 5 and 6. Sponsored by the character of drama. Admission is $4; installed. When the lines are reconnected some OAC and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and $2 for students. errors may occur. If you are unable to get a response Food on and around the campus, the program also In addition to his lecture, Mr. Albee from your terminal January 3 or January 4, it may be includes energy, a pesticide review symposium, corn will be working closely with students on that the line to your terminal remains disconnected. production, weed control, farm business, and the two workshops in acting and in directing. Please notify Charles Nixon or Peter Willoughby, annual food processors conference. A showing of films of some Albee plays Ext. 3775. For detailed information, contact Professor Stan is also planned for the week before his Young, co-ordinator of agricultural extension, visit. THE ONTARIO Science Centres December issue Ext. 3933. For further information contact the of Newsscience has published in its "Science Notes" Department of Drama Ext. 3147, or the column a summary of the News Bulletins 81 10 22 THE GUELPH YM-YWCA is accepting registra- Department of Languages and Literatures, article on the piglet feeder produced by Department tion for the winter, 1982 programs which begin Exts. 3883 and 3884. q of Animal and Poultry Science professor Frank January 4. Register at 400 Speedvale Avenue East, Hurnik and Ph.D. student, Nora Lewis. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

2 New approach to classical studies CGE presents shares in Cutten Club The recently approved classical studies pro- as classical mythology and Greek and Roman gram at Guelph represents a shift to a broader education. The second area of study covers Canadian General Electric has announced that study of Greek and Latin culture. Students the historical perspective of the classical it has donated its shares of the Guelph Golf of classical studies may now examine these period, and look at music, drama and, of and Recreation Club Limited, known as the ancient cultures in a wide variety of courses course, history, while the third area of courses Cutten Club, to the University of Guelph. based on material in English, as well as in the covers classical methodologies applicable to Jack Churchman, vice-president of original languages. The new B.A. honors pro- the study of the period. Critical thinking, Canadian General Electric and general gram in classical studies was approved at historical methods and elementary linguistics manager of the Companys power delivery recent meetings of the Board of Undergradu- are some of the courses in this area. department in Guelph, presented the Com- ate Studies and Senate. Among new classical studies courses panys shares December 11 to Charles Languages and Literatures classics co- either proposed or already being offered are Ferguson, Vice-President, Administration. ordinator, Professor Vic Matthews, reports ancient agriculture, Greek and Roman sport, Mr. Churchman stated that the Com- that the new approach reflects a change in the the ancient novel and romance, Hellenistic panys shares, which were purchased origin- high school system where few students now history and Greek and Roman religion. q ally in 1954, represented 28 per cent of the take Latin, and fewer still study Greek. ownership of the Club. He said that the Under the new program regulations, stu- Company is now disposing of its shares dents may take classical studies as a specialized Nutrition professor because the affairs of the Club are unrelated honors, major honors or combined honors pro- to the Companys operations. gram — an expansion of the options presently receives CBS In accepting the very generous gift of available to those in classical studies. Students the shares, Mr. Ferguson stated that the who opt for the major in the honors program teaching award University welcomes the opportunity to or the specialized honors do, however, require participate in the management of this valuable Professor Jim Atkinson of the Department of a core of Greek or Latin language courses. community asset, and to be in a position to Nutrition was awarded the first College of Latin students will find a dramatic protect the Universitys adjacent property. change of emphasis in the new courses which Biological Science Award for Excellence in In particular, the Arboretum, a unique out- are being re-organized around specific genres Teaching at a recent College meeting. door laboratory and teaching resource, abuts rather than around specific authors. The The new award commends Prof. Atkinson the Cutten Club course. The shares received, senior courses will now cover such fields as as an outstanding and dedicated educator who Mr. Ferguson says, would be held in the has encouraged students to achieve a high level the epic, satirical and didactic writing, letter Universitys Endowment Fund. q of understanding of the meaning of biological writing and the rhetorical tradition. science. The new program involves three areas of Holiday schedule study. The first or core area concentrates on courses in classical studies, fine arts, history for the Library and philosophy and includes such subjects The following is the Christmas schedule for the intersemester Library hours: At McLaughlin Library the schedule is Saturday, December 19, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, December 20, 12 noon to 5 p.m.; Dr. A.J. MacLachlan of Fergus will become December 21, 22, 23, 24, 29 and 30, 8:30 Director of Medical Services January 1, 1982. a.m. to 5 p.m.; December 25, 26, 27, 28 and Dr. MacLachlan, who received his M.D. from January 1, closed; Saturday, January 2 and the University of Toronto in 1968 and his Sunday, January 3, 12 noon to 7 p.m. C.C.F.P. in Family Practice from McMaster At the Veterinary Science section the University in 1971, has been associated with Prof. Atkinson, left, receives teaching award schedule is Saturday, December 19, 9 a.m. to the St. George Family Practice Unit in Fergus from CBS Dean, Keith Ronald. 5 p.m.; Sunday, December 20, closed; since 1976 and chief of staff at Groves Memo- Monday, December 21 to Thursday, Decem- The recipient was chosen from six faculty rial Community Hospital since 1978. He has ber 24, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, Decem- members nominated by faculty and students also been medical consultant for the Fergus ber 25 to Monday, December 28, closed; firms of G.S.W. Limited and Canada Wire on the basis of teaching skill, curriculum devel- Tuesday, December 29 and Wednesday, Limited. opment and the institution of innovative December 30, 12 noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday, teaching methods. December 31 to Sunday, January 3 closed; Dr. MacLachlan is medical director for Other nominees from within the College the Canadian Amateur Wrestling Association, Regular semester hours will resume were: Human Kinetics professors Jack q Sports Canada, and a member of the Guelph Monday, January 4. Charteris, Terry Graham and Bob Webb; Centre Hospital Redevelopment Committee. Microbiology professor Norman Gibbons, and He is also past-president of the Wellington Zoology professor, Sandy Middleton. They County Medical Association. all received engraved pewter beer mugs. Dr. MacLachlan, who is married and the The annual award was instituted to recog- Library Assistant 1, Circulation/Reserve, Library. father of five children, has a keen interest in nize teaching as the most important activity Salary range: $171.95 - $242.93. working with young people, and he views his within the College. Until now there had been Stenographer, Microbiology. Continuing full-time new responsibilities as an opportunity to no means by which to recognize and encourage limited term (8 to 9 months). Salary range: carry on with community and family medicine. good teaching.q $183.17 - $268.53. Secretary, Alumni Affairs and Development. Salary The present Director of Medical Services, range: $203.10 - $288.58. Dr. D.G. Nelson, will continue in the position Interim Assistants, Circulation, Library. 5 positions. until July 1, 1982, where he will give special Salary range: $3.65 - $4.75 per hour. attention to reviewing University requirements Animal Health Technician, Clinical Studies. MTS III. on staff employee medical support. Salary range: $240.67 - $346.13.

3 Houses may start off as inanimate objects The house at that time was occupied by but given time enough they develop a life of Professor George Day. It is recorded that : their own. They breathe, they sigh when the his wife, Tessie, was understandably anxious wind blows, their old bones creak after a long about the big move. Shouldnt they move day in the hot sun, and in the fullness of their their furniture out? Shouldnt she at least years they hunker down into the soil and wrap up their precious chinaware? Reuben start to reminisce. Rogers took a long, slow chaw on his tobacco and allowed as how he guessed not. He was This is certainly true of the Presidents right. Not a dish was cracked and a pendulum House which, so it will tell anyone willing to clock on the living room wall never missed a listen, is to celebrate its 100th birthday in beat. the new year. Crossing College Avenue meant crossing It huddles around its own fireplace with the streetcar tracks which in those days came the OAC crest carved into the mantlepiece up Gordon Street, along College, and down and reminds you that it dates back to a time Trent Lane. Legend does not tell how long it when Johannes Brahms was still alive. So took to complete the move, but Reuben were Verdi and Wagner, and so were Robert Rogers settled the old house down in its Browning, Longfellow and Tennyson. Karl present location, gently as a pigeon on a Marx still walked the earth, as also did Charles nest. Prof. Days residence in the house was Darwin. Louis Riel had yet to plant his ulti- followed by Professor Wade Tooles. He, mate stake in Canadian history. Sir John A. with his family,occupied the house until his Macdonald was still Prime Minister, and death in 1928. Sitting Bull had just been rejected by the Department of Immigration.

The Building Years It would have taken a lot of imagina- u. tion in those days to visualize todays teeming The first of the presidents — of OAC, campus. The vista was one of farmlands, an that is — to take up official residence was agricultural environment which barely toler- George Irving Christie and his wife, Ethel. ated a College yet to prove its usefulness. Born himself in 1881 near Winchester, True, 1881 had been a good year with 97 new Ontario, Dr. Christie graduated from the registrations, but that was exceptional, and 17 OAC (Class of 02) and lived for many years more years were to pass before that number in the United States where he served as assis- would be equalled. tant secretary for agriculture. He was at one time considered for the post of secretary of The Presidents House cannot claim to agriculture by President Calvin Coolidge. have been the home of presidents for almost a century of Christmases. For its first 48 Dr. Christie assumed the presidency of years it was home to professors of agriculture OAC in 1928. The first few years of his era whose names are now enshrined in Canadian were marked by what was considered at that agricultural legend. Moreover, in 1912, it ti me to be a ruthless orgy of building. The suffered the indignity of being totally uproot- new Administration Building, (later named ed and moved to its present location to make Johnston Hall), the dairy barn, and the first way for the building of Creelman Hall. of the greenhouses behind the Horticultural building all made their appearances during the This engineering feat, still admired today, early Christie years. was master-minded by one Reuben Rogers, a colorful Guelph character who moved The Leader of the Opposition at Queens houses around the City with the casual ease Park, The Honourable Harry C. Nixon (OAC of a Monopoly player. Using only three 13), berated the Presidents extravagance. teams of horses and primitive jacks and College on the Hill author, Professor Alex winches, he routinely lifted massive stone Ross,quotes Mr. Nixon: "Dr. Christie, our houses over the Cork Street hill below the $8,000 President, is, I believe, Canadian-born. Church of Our Lady. But he spent many years in the United States and I am afraid he became so contaminated But even by the redoubtable Reuben with Yankee ideas and methods that when Rogers standards, the Presidents House he returned to Ontario, his grandiose schemes represented no mean challenge. Sixty feet were scarcely in accord with the staid and long and 45 feet deep, with limestone walls sober policy of this Province." 2 feet thick, it had to be raised and lowered Using only three teams of horses and primitive jar and onto rails with the same loving care and then Mr. Nixon and the Great Depression House, 60 feet long and 45 feet deep with limestc , wall eased across College Avenue, horses steaming effectively put a stop to Dr. Christies gran- present location in 1912. Legend does not say how long and capstans creaking. diose schemes; his budget was cut by remember that not a dish was cracked, and a pendulum c ury of hospitality, gentle elegance

$100,000, and there was no more building The Informal 1970s during this term of office which continued With the Winegard years, the Presidents until 1948. house entered a new era. At his first recep- tion for faculty members, the new Presidents House Is Unique son, Bill, greeted guests at the door wearing The Presidents House, one of the few an orange shirt and blue jeans. The President, located on a Canadian campus, has always in shirt sleeves, assisted behind the bar. The played a dual role — as home for the President First Lady, Elizabeth, is happily referred to and as a place where important guests are as a suberb hostess who led the transition invited at his discretion. Premiers, governors- into the more informal 1970s. The old general, captains of industry and foreign house, then approaching its 90th birthday, dignitaries have, through the years, enjoyed groaned to the beat of rock music and gazed the hospitality of its hosts and hostesses. out on scenes of such activities as had no precedent in all its long decades. Over the years the chatelaines of the Presidents House have maintained the tradi- tions of old-world elegance. In the early days the Presidents House was a place of rare but Old-World Charm Returned elegant receptions at which large hats and The incumbents brought much of their long, white gloves were "de rigueur." An invi- own furniture and took some of it away with tation to the Presidents House was, and still them when they left. The nostalgia of history is, a memorable social occasion. remains in memories rather than artifacts. During Dr. Christies reign, Community President Donald Forster, who assumed the House in Johnston Hall was used for official presidency in 1975, however, has returned entertaining until the building was occupied some of the old-world charm by bringing by the RCAF Wireless School during the war from Toronto his personal collection of years. Mrs. Christie is remembered still as a restored early pine furniture. A bachelor tall, elegant woman and a gracious hostess. president, Prof. Forster carries on the tradition of gracious entertaining alone. He has opened The Post-War Years up the Presidents House to many alumni and visiting groups to the campus and he especially Carrie Reek, wife of President W.R. enjoys welcoming hundreds of new students to Reek, was a tiny woman. Likened to a campus at his luncheons during orientation Dresden figurine, she is still remembered for week each semester. her gentle kindness. She and President President Forster says the house has no Reek were only in residence from 1947 to verifiable ghosts. It sighs on windy nights, to 1950, but Mrs. Reek is remembered for her be sure, and those stairs which creak in the ability to make the residence the centre of night should never be mistaken for footsteps. campus hospitality. Mr. Reek (OAC 10) He often tells of chipmunks which are claim- had been Ontarios Deputy Minister of ing squatters rights, and generations of Agriculture and had served as acting president presidential mice which have come to regard when Dr. Christie became ill just after the end the place as their own. of World War II. It was Dr. Reeks unique Nature is always ready to take over a distinction to preside over the most difficult building. Storm, wind and acid rain take of the post-war years which brought a huge their inexorable toll. But the Presidents increase in registrations and required the House is still a fine old house. Even though complete rebuilding of a faculty which had it guards presidential privacy, it, in some way, been reduced to wartime levels. belongs to all of us. We wish it a happy centenary in 1982 and all the best for the next 100 years. q The Founding of a University John Douglas MacLachlan succeeded Dr. Reek in 1950. His late wife, Carlena, also Front cover: This 1981 drawing by Erich continued the traditions of gentle elegance Barth, Information Services, is of the established by her predecessors. To Dr. Presidents House, College Avenue East, MacLachlan goes the credit for arresting the University of Guelph. The century-old remorseless decline in enrolments which house in 1982 was originally built on the followed the immediate post-war boom, and Guelph campus as the "cottage for the for developing the integrity and credibility professor of agriculture." In 1912 it was Ind -iches, Reuben Rogers moved the Presidents which led to the founding of the University moved to its present site to make way for walls vo feet thick, across College Avenue to its of Guelph May 8, 1964. He handed over a Creelman Hall. Since then it has been the ong it took to complete the task, but some folks fine, brawling infant to his successor, Dr. residence of several presidents. clx.k on the living room wall never missed a beat. William Winegard,in 1967. TV Ontario Appointment Professor E.J. Hedican, Sociology and Anthropology, Professor J.O.D. Slocome, Pathology, attended the attended the 13th Algonquian Conference held in Professor Ab Moore, Office for Educational Practice, International Symposium on Horse Parasites held in Toronto where he delivered a paper, "Modernization has been appointed to TV Ontarios advisory commit- Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 28 and sponsored by Theory and the Northern Native Economy." tee on post-secondary education projects. The com- Merck Sharp and Dohme AgVet. He presented a paper "Effectiveness of Ivermectin against Migrating mittee reviews proposals and advises TV Ontario on Professor J.H. Lumsden, Pathology, gave a presenta- Strongylus vulgaris," coauthored with Prof. B.M. the allocation of MCU funds to produce educational tion, "Veterinary Medical Technology" in the general television programs which support credit courses at McCraw, Pathology, Prof. P.W. Pennock, Clinical sessions program, Ontario Society of Medical Tech- the post-secondary level, including distance learning. Studies and Dr. J. Vasey, Clinical Studies. nologists 1981 Convention at the Harbour Castle, Professor J.O.D. Slocombe also attended the Con- Travels and Seminars Toronto. ference on Research Workers in Animal Disease held Dr. Brent Hoff, Pathology, graduate student, and November 9-10 in Chicago. He presented a paper, Professors Elmer C. Alyea and George Ferguson, Dr. R.M. Clark, pathologist, Oshawa General Hospital, "Effectiveness of Fenbendazole and Ivermectin against Chemistry, and several co-workers attended the 14th gave a joint presentation on "A Case of Toxoplasmosis" Migrating Strongylus vulgaris in Ponies," coauthored inorganic discussion weekend held in Kingston. Papers in the histotechnology program the same morning of with Prof. B.M. McCraw, Pathology, Prof. P.W. presented by the (GWC) 2 Guelph participants were the convention. Pennock, Clinical Studies and Dr. J. Vasey, Clinical entitled "The Crystal and Molecular Structure of Two Studies. Seven-co-ordinate Molybdenum (II) Complexes" by Professor Mark B. Lapping, Director, University A. Somogyvari, E.C. Alyea and G. Ferguson; "Spec- School of Rural Planning and Development, has been Professor Ted Swart, Madge Brochet, and Alison troscopic and Structural Studies of Metal Complexes named chairman of the professional education com- Lauder, Institute of Computer Science, attended the of Trimesitylphosphine" by E.C. Alyea and G. mittee, small town and rural planning division of the Association for Computing Machinery Conference Ferguson; "Metal Complexes of a New Phosphorus- American Planning Association. (Special Interest Group on University Computer olefin Chelating Ligand" by A. Vougioukas and E.C. Prof. Lapping gave the annual Heartland lecture, Centres) held in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Brochet pre- Alyea; "Structures of Molybdenum Arenediazo Com- "Ethical Issues and the Family Farm" at Briar Cliff sented a paper entitled, "Teaching Text Processing in plexes" by G. Ferguson, B. Ruhl, F.J. Lalor and M. College, Sioux City, Iowa, and delivered a paper, a University Environment," and Ms. Lauder spoke on Parvez, and "Structures of Palladium Macrocycles" "The Demographic Basis of Canadian Housing Demand: "The Role of University Computer Centre News- by M. Parvez, G. Ferguson, R. McCrindle and A.J. A View Toward the Future," at the Building Towards letters." 2001 conference held in Toronto. He was also com- McAlees. Alan Watson, Arboretum, attended the annual confer- mentator on three papers on "Farming and Regional ence of the Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario Economics," at the 28th annual meetings of the Professor M. Andersen, Languages and Literatures, held at the Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre at Bolton, attended the fifth annual meeting of the Canadian Regional Science Association, held in Montreal. Ontario. At the meeting Mr. Watson was named Research Institute for the Advancement of Women Dr. R.E.A. Mason, Director, Institute of Computer chairman of a task force on outdoor education for the held in Halifax. She delivered a paper on the present handicapped. writings of Canadian women, "Innovatrice et Con- Science, attended a meeting of the International servatrice: deux aspects de lecriture canadienne au Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) 1983 feminin." World Computer Congress program committee in Paris. He also attended a meeting of IFIP technical Professor Hans Bakker, Sociology and Anthropology, committee 2 in Dijon. Gentry, P.A. and M.L. Cooper, 1981. "Effect of presented a paper, "Village Liability and Common Fursarium T-2 Toxin on Hematological and Biochem- Land Use: Evidence from Java, Indonesia, 1867 - R.D. Moccia, graduate student, Pathology, presented ical Parameters in the Rabbit," Can. J. Comp. Med. 1869, for Testing the Meitzen-Weber Hypothesis" at two invited lectures to the Kitchener-Waterloo 45: 400-409 (Biomedical Sciences). Aquarium Club and the Scarborough Aquarium the 11th annual meeting of the Canadian Council for Hung, S.S.O., and S.J. Slinger, 1981. "Studies of Southeast Asian Studies held in Calgary, Alberta. Society. The talks "Mobie Dick is Sick" and "Where Have All My Live Fish Gone?," dealt with disease syn- Chemical Methods for Assessing Oxidative Quality and Storage Stability of Feeding Oils," Journal of the Wilda Blacklock and Ian Gomme, Sociology and dromes in captive tropical fish. Mr. Moccia was also an invited lecturer at a one- American Oil Chemists Society 58: 785-788 Anthropology, attended the Ontario Association of (Nutrition). Sociology and Anthropology annual meeting where day long course on fish farming sponsored by the they presented papers. Ms. Blacklock spoke on "Elec- Office of Continuing Education. The course, held at Prescott, J.F., I.K. Barker, K.I. Manninen and O.P. trospeak, Computerese, Informatics: The Transition a local fish farm, provided a focus of information for Miniats, 1981. "Campylobacter jejuni Colitis in from Traditional Typewriter to Word Processing," the novice fish farmer. Gnotobiotic Dogs," Can. J. Comp. Med. 45: 377- and Mr. Gomme on "The Sorcerers Apprentice: 383 (Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology). Education in Data Processing." Professor F. Ramprashad, Zoology, presented a paper, "Comparative Morphometrics of the Mammalian Woodward, B., 1981. "A Study of the Influence of Basilar Membrane and Its Implication on Audition" at the Ambient Microflora on the Structure of Lung Professor Amy Cousineau, Family Studies, and Pat Alveolar Macrophages and an Ultrastructural Com- Liptrap, Guelph Credit/Debt Counselling Service, the 11th annual meeting of the Neurosciences Society held in Los Angeles, California. He was also a panel parison of Lung and Peritoneal Macrophages in Germ- presented a two-part workshop on money issues for Free and Conventionally Reared Mice,"Journal of the Halton Region Childrens Aid Society. member in a symposium, "Hearing Mechanism in Mammals," where his topic was "Basilar Membrane Morphology 169: 283-291 (Nutrition). Professor Helen J. Dow, Fine Art, attended the Fine Tuning Mechanisms." Canadian Conference of Medieval Art Historians held Prof. Ramprashad also presented two public lectures at York University where she presented a paper, "The to students and faculty members of the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern English Symbol of Sovereignty Under Henry VII." A SUITE OF CANADIAN folk-songs from French California on "The Relevance of Comparative Mor- and English Canada for chamber singers and chamber phological Studies to Auditory and Vestibular orchestra, Professor O.P. Dwivedi, chairman, Political Studies, Mechanics." Un Canadien Errant, by Canadian composer attended a reception which was given by the Governor- Charles Wilson received its world premiere December 8 General of Canada for selected scholars and practi- Professor V.F. Rasper, Food Science, attended the at Chalmers United Church, Guelph. tioners of public administration, in honor of Professor 66th annual meeting of the American Association of The work was performed by the 13-member Uni- J.E. Hodgetts. Cereal Chemists held in Denver, Colorado, where he versity of Guelph Chamber Singers and seven presented an invited paper, "Dietary Fiber in Cereal instrumentalists from the Guelph Chamber Orchestra Professor R.D. Gentry, Mathematics and Statistics, Foods: In vivo and in vitro Studies." He also chaired (University of Guelph Civic Orchestral Association). attended the symposium "Genetic Toxicology, An the meeting of members of the physical testing com- The world premiere was conducted by Dr. Wilson who Agricultural Perspective" held at the University of mittee who prepare and approve the standard methods is director of the Chamber Singers and a member of California, Davis. of the Association. Guelphs Department of Music.

6 duced quickly and cheaply. Such develop- Veterinary students overseas mental concern required extensive amounts For two veterinary medicine students who garnered first-hand knowledge by assembling of both field and laboratory work. Miss Smit wished to work overseas for a change of pace, extensive references, reading and annotating contributed significantly in the laboratory Dr. Dennis Howell, former Dean of the OVC articles on tropical diseases for Dr. Karstads exploration, taking part in the successful who is currently involved in the Centre for Reference Bibliography on African Wildlife, setting up of increased vaccine production by International Programs, had to put on his and observed the handling of wildlife on medi- means of a "continuous flow-through system" thinking cap. cal safari. On one occasion, she watched which trebled production while maintaining When Beth Lewis, a student now in her darting and immobilization techniques, and on the necessary density. In turn, experiments third year, and Judit Smit, a final year student, a second trip out accompanied Dr. Gerald with a wide variety of strains produced a came to him to see if anything could be Mauchemi to collect muscle samples for a vaccine with a high level of protection. By worked out, Dr. Howell drew on his contacts study of infections in ruminants. As well, the end of July, these tasks were clearly and powers of persuasion to find posts and she volunteered for work in a small animal developed, and the research team went in to funding for both. As a result, Miss Lewis spent clinic, where she saw cases of the tropical vaccinate all the cattle on government farms the summer of 1981 gaining experience with diseases described in her textbooks, and spent in the Polennaruwa area. Miss Smit left with wildlife work in Kenya, and Miss Smit partici- two weeks travelling in Kenya to increase her high hope for co-operation from buffalo and pated in the development of a vaccination knowledge and appreciation of the countrys cattle farmers in controlling hemorrhagic campaign in Sri Lanka. wide variety of geography and native cultures. septicemia in the dry zones of Sri Lanka, and Supported by the National Sportsmans a well-deserved feeling of having contributed Slightly less dramatically, but with equal Fund, Miss Lewis was able to join a CIDA substantially to forwarding veterinary medi- application and impressive results, Judit Smit project dealing with diseases of wildlife. Dr. cine in its most practical aspects. took advantage of support from the Canadian Lars Karstad, a former faculty member of Executive Service Overseas, plus some left- OVC, heads the project from the veterinary Both students feel they owe a note of over CI DA money, to spend time in Sri Lanka. research laboratories in Kabete, Kenya. Miss thanks to Dr. Howells efforts in helping them Under the auspices of the veterinary faculty Lewis worked with Dr. Karstads son, Eisen, find their ways "overseas." Their talent and of the University of Peridemiya, and through a University of Alberta M.A. student studying intelligence were put to work in situations arrangements made by Professor A.E. ecological factors associated with hippopotami. that were "for real," and quite exotic into the Wijewanta, head of the microbiology depart- From a site on the Mara River in southwestern bargain. Guelphs commitment to interna- ment, Miss Smit worked in a technical capa- Kenya, the researchers concentrated on observ- tional programs was enhanced by these city with Dr. Malcolm de Alwiss at the ing two hippo pools and conducting an exten- emissaries, whose experiences bear out Dr. Veterinary Research Institute at Gannoruwa. sive analysis of vegetation in their area. A Howells contention that establishment of combined aerial and foot survey in 1980 Concentrating on hemorrhagic septicemia, regular funding for this kind of opportunity showed that the hippo population had a devastating disease affecting countless young could help the total education of the Univer- increased by some 14 per cent since a 1971 buffalo and cattle in the rainy season with sitys students, as well as provide manpower count. The problem of impact in the area which the agricultural year starts, Dr. de Alwiss for the CIDA projects. Such introduction to required consideration specifically keeping in work drew Miss Smit into the complicated the international scene offers extended benefits mind a goal of outlining management implica- search for effective vaccine which could be pro- to guest and host alike. q tions of the situation for the Kenyan government. Beside the practical experience of obser- vation and recording in the field, Miss Lewis

Canadian Childrens Annual Potlatch Publications Hamilton, 1982 Two University people have contributed to the 1982 edition of this popular yearly col- lection of short stories, articles, poems and activities for children. Robin Baird Lewis, development officer, Department of Alumni Affairs and Development, has a number of illustrations in this edition. She has also written and illustrated a cartoon strip entitled "Andrew T. Bear in the Deep Lagoon Monster Mystery." David Galvin, a 1979 B.Sc. graduate, is the author of two stories— The Snowperson Mummy, and The Day the Town (Almost) Stood Still. Edited and published by Guelph gradu- ate Robert F. Nielsen, the annual is in its eighth year and sells over 300,000 editions The Ontario Council of University Librarians met on campus recently. Seated, left to right, is the executive, annually. It may be purchased in most book- Graham Hill, Chief Librarian, McMaster; Margaret Beckman, Chief Librarian, Guelph; Al Mate, University Librarian, Windsor, and Robert E. Lee, Director of Libraries, Western. Standing, left to right, are: Neil stores. Brearley, acting University Librarian, Carleton; Donald Sharp, acting Chief Librarian, Lakehead; Robert Write Potlach Publications, 99 John Blackburn, Chief Librarian, Toronto; James Hogan, University Librarian, Brock; Andrzej Mrozewski, Chief Street South, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 2C2 Librarian, Laurentian; Margot McBurney, Chief Librarian, Queens; Eric Schultz, University Librarian, Wilfrid Laurier; Keith Crouch, Chief Librarian, Royal Military College; Murray Shepherd, University Librarian, or telephone 416-528-2302 for further Waterloo; John Wiseman, acting Chief Librarian, Trent; Anne Woodsworth, Director of Libraries, York and information. Yvon Richer, Chief Librarian, Ottawa. 7 Coming Events

TUESDAY, 82 01 05 THURSDAY, 81 12 17 Conference — OAC AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE 1982. Information: Prof. Exhibits — IVAN EYRE: EXPOSITION and KNOW WHAT YOU SEE, The Treat- W.S. Young, Ext. 3933. Continues until 82 01 07. ment and Examination of Paintings, until 82 01 10, Macdonald Stewart Art Centre. Instructional Development Workshops — TEACHING SKILLS, with co-leaders THURSDAY, 82 01 07 Terry Gillespie, Land Resource Science, and Mei-fei Elrick, Office for Educational Practice, 0900 - 1600. Continues 81 12 18, same time. Information: Ext. 3522. University of Guelph Faculty Association — EXECUTIVE MEETING, 1200, Luncheon Special — 1130 - 1330, PCH, UC. Faculty Club board room, level 5, UC. Spotlight on University of Guelph — SPACE SHUTTLE, 1900, over Guelph TV channel, Cable 8. FRIDAY, 82 01 08 University of Guelph Faculty Association — COUNCIL MEETING, 1930, Faculty Last day for registration Club Ige. Conference — LEADERSHIP 82, a conference on developing leadership skills. Pub Night — 2000 - 0100, Bullring. Continues nightly to Saturday. Information: Connection Desk, level 3, UC, 836-4444. Continues 82 01 09. FRIDAY, 81 12 18 SATURDAY, 82 01 09 Instructional Development Workshop — TEACHING SKILLS, with co-leaders Terry Gillespie, Land Resource Science and Mei-fei Elrick, Office for Educational Concert — THE ORFORD STRING QUARTET, 2000, Chalmers United Church. Practice, 0900 - 1600. Information: Ext. 3522. Tickets: at the central box office or at the door. Luncheon Special — 1130 - 1330, PCH, UC. Audubon Wildlife Film — GIFTS OF AN EAGLE, with Kent Durden, 2000, WMH. Single ticket: $2.50. Fellowship — FACULTY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 1200 - 1300, UC 306. Worship — MUSLIM FRIDAY PRAYERS, 1230, Chapel, level 5, UC; ANGLICAN EUCHARIST, 1700, UC 334. THURSDAY, 82 01 14 Party — 4TH ANNUAL UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH CHRISTMAS PARTY, cock- Guelph Field Naturalists — WHALES, DOLPHINS AND PORPOISES, with Dr. mt. tails, 1830; dinner, 1930; dancing, 2100, PCH. Tickets at central box office, UC David Gaskin, 1945, Arboretum Centre. courtyard: $9. Pub — PUB NIGHT, 2000 - 0100, Bullring. Continues Saturday. SATURDAY, 82 01 16 Dancing — ALL-NIGHTER (non-licenced), 0130 - 0430, Bullring. Continues on Saturday. Concert — THE CANADIAN BRASS: THE MARX BROTHERS OF BRASS, 2000, WMH. Tickets: $10.50 (general) and $9.50 (students/seniors). SATURDAY, 81 12 19 Examinations conclude Arboretum — WINTER SNOWSHOEING, WINTER TRAILS, as soon as there is a good base of snow; hot chocolate and tea available at the J.C. Taylor Nature Centre (weekends only). Everyone welcome, but stay on the trails. Telephone for Wes Stillar of the hockey Gryphons has been selected recipient of use of snoeshoes during the week or for group outings of more than 10 on the "Gryphon of the Semester" honors from among 12 candidates. weekends: Ext. 3932. The rookie forward from Sudbury led the Gryphons to a 7-1-1 Guelph Field Naturalists — CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT. Information: Larry record in league play and an 11-1-3 record overall during the first Hubble, 836-8671. half of the season. SUNDAY, 81 12 20 The 59", 175-lb. Bachelor of Arts student has compiled a set of phenomenal statistics in his first semester. He notched 13 goals Worship — MUSLIM ZOHR PRAYERS, 1330, 9th fl. Ige., Arts. and seven assists for 20 points in nine league games, and 19 goals Spotlight on University of Guelph — SPACE SHUTTLE, 1100, over Guelph TV and 14 assists in 15 overall games. channel, Cable 8. For his efforts, he has been chosen "Carling OKeefe Player of mot the Game" on two occasions and "Gryphon of the Week" for week TUESDAY, 81 12 22 eight of the semester. Fellowship — GOD, MAN AND WORLD IN WESTERN THOUGHT, 1700 - 1800, The following is a recap of "Gryphons of the Week" for the UC 332. fall semester: Week one, Sue Lindley, field hockey; week two, Harry Doering, football; week three, Mitch Chuvalo, football; week four, WEDNESDAY, 81 12 23 Examinations results to be submitted by 1200. Wayne Laidlaw, football; week five, Peterson Douglas, football; week six, Anne Menzie, swimming and diving; week seven, John Anderson, THURSDAY, 81 12 24 soccer; week eight, Wes Stillar, hockey; week nine, Brett Kelleher, Spotlight on University of Guelph — SPACE SHUTTLE, 1900, over Guelph TV hockey; week 10, Vilis Ozols, volleyball; week 11, Cindy McMaster, channel, Cable 8. basketball, and week 12, Kevin Cornforth, hockey.

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