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A quarterly publication for graduates and friends of Brock University Surgite! I sur-gi-tay I Latin for "Push on!" The inspiring last words ofMaj. -Gen. Sir Isaac Brock Innovative partnership Brock welcomes double cohort After several years of careful planning expands campus for the double cohort, Brock University welcomed a record number of students The September opening of the Quarry View Residence and East for the 2003-04 academic year. Academic Buildings across the street As of the end of September 2003, the from Brock University's main campus University's enrolment was 15,637 full marked an innovative partnership and part-time students - a record between the University and a private enrolment for the fourth year in a row. developer, Lupine Properties Limited of The majority of Brock's first-year class London, to address the growing need for of 4,206 students came to the University additional academic space and student from Ontario secondary schools. Brock's housing. Under a leasing agreement, total student enrolment for the same Brock will manage both complexes. period last year was 13,291, with a total "Through this partnership with first-year class of 2,750. Lupine Properties Limited, the The University hired new faculty and University found a creative way to address the growing demand for staff, introduced new programs and teaching, research and administrative invested $100 million in new facilities as space as well as for additional student part of its preparations to meet an housing in St. Catharines," said Brock increasing demand for a Brock President David Atkinson. "This project education and to continue a strong is part of a $1 00-million expansion on Brock students join President David Atkinson, centre right, as he accepts an honorary key from John tradition of excellence. campus over the last several years and Lean, of Lupine Properties Limited, during the official opening of the Quarry View Residence and the East The new facilities include the Quarry brings the total number of Brock Academic Buildings. View and Lowenberger student students living in residence to 2,400." residences. With six residences, there are The townhouse-style residence now 2,400 students living on campus- com lex accommodates 290 students, Students give Brock top marks up from last year's 1,810 ...... ,..... - -~!Ilasizes-ffi()f independent living, Stfai:egtcCounsei;gauges t "7opmwn of-- e many changes at and is equipped with state-of-the-art - T l:le qu l.ty of e ilcation at rock '"'Ofigf -"Bro c~ -- accommodations. University ranks second among more than 26,400 students at Canadian the University: The East Academic complex Canadian universities in a Globe and umversmes. • completed its largest faculty hiring consists of three buildings which each Mail student satisfaction survey Brock had several other top 10 and process in its history with the addition provide 7,200 square feet of space. The published on October 15, reflecting top five rankings. Full ranking of96 new faculty members across all six buildings contain seminar rooms and Brock's personal approach and information can be viewed at: faculties; classrooms, administrative offices for the commitment to its students and to the www.universityreportcard.com • hired 24 additional support and English as a Second Language (ESL) and high quality of its faculty and academic The University also improved its professional staff who are committed to Testing Services division, research space, programs. position in the 2003 Maclean's ranking, ensuring each student's Brock experience clinical facilities for the Department of This second overall ranking in the released in November. Brock moved up is the best it can be; Nursing, and studio and workshop space Quality of Education category of the two positions in the Primarily for the Department of Visual Arts. survey reflects student satisfaction in the Undergraduate Canadian universities • expanded co-op programs to give areas of quality of teaching, faculty category. In 2003, Brock's overall students valuable career-related members' knowledge of subjects, ranking out of21 universities was 12th, experience. With 32 co-op options, Celebrating the effectiveness of teaching methods, up from 14th in 2002. Brock has the second largest selection of best of Brock usefulness of faculty feedback, co-op offerings among universities in availability of faculty to students outside Here are highlights of Brock's best Ontario; Brock Days just keeps getting classroom hours, availability of teaching ran kings in the 2003 Globe and Mail • introduced new and innovative better. The third annual homecoming assistants, and quality of teaching University Report Card: academic undergraduate programs and community celebration, held assistants. leading to an Honours Bachelor of September 26 to 28, offered graduates The University ranked in the top five No 1: Science degree in Biomedical Sciences • Avai labi lity of Teaching Assistants and their families, students, faculty, in a number of other categories: I and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studies staff and the community an Employment Preparation, Campus • Qu al ity of Teac hin g Assistants • Avai labi lity of Up-to-Date Com puters in Arts and Culture; outstanding selection of activities and Residences, Recreational/Sports events to celebrate the best of Brock Programs, Recreational/Sports Facilities, No2: continues on page 8. and the best of Niagara. Technology, and Financial Assistance. I Quality of Education Brock Days featured grad reunions Brock also ranked in the top 10 in the Effectiveness of Teaching Methods and a Homecoming dinner, the following categories: Safety on Campus, Usefulness of Faculty Feedback opening of the new Quarry View Campus Appearance, Co-op Course Registration, Variety and Residence and East Academic Opportunities, Career Counselling, Ava ilabi lity Buildings, pub nights, varsity events, Campus Facilities, Off-Campus Athletic and Recreation Facilities the annual grape stomp, live Student Residences Housing: Affordability, Access to Classrooms and Lecture Halls entertainment and many other special Computers, and Lab/Research activities. Equipment. No.3: Go to page 3 to see photos of this The second annual University Report I • Qua lity of Teac hin g year's events. Look for news about Card produced by the Globe and Mail, • Avai labi lity of Facu lty Outside the Brock Days 2004 in upcoming issues in partnership with Uthink and the Classroom of Surgite! • Part-Time Job Assistance
INSIDE this issue 2 President's Message 3 Brock Days Highlights Brock 4 Grad Profile 5 AlumNews 6 brockpeople.ca holiday 0 University 7 Canada Research Chair 8 Badger Champions St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada L2S 3Al 905-688-5550, ext. 3245 www.brocku.ca PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE In Memoriam New and exciting growth at Brock Dr. James A. Gibson Brock University The "double there is no question that our new Founding President Chancellor cohort" year is faculty are having a major impact on Dr. Raymond Moriyama upon us, and there the energy levels and direction of the Family, friends Chair, Board of Trustees is no question that institution. The same can also be said and colleagues gathered at the Dr. Norris Walker Brock is a very of the many new staff that Brock has President and Vice-Chancellor busy place. With a University on hired. Indeed there is a pervasive sense November 7, for Dr. David Atkinson first-year class of of optimism about Brock, which, of a memorial 4,206 and 15,637 course, comes with expansion and a service to Surgite! David Atkinson full- and part-time Executive Director, External Relations real sense of Brock's exciting future. celebrate the Grant Dobson students, the largest in Brock's history, I want to recognize the excellent distinguished Communications Director there is a very different feel about the work of the Brock University Alumni life and accomplishments of Brock's Mike Farrell campus than in previous years. Association (BUAA), which has an Founding President Dr. James A. Editor Having said this, however, Gibson. He passed away on October Heather Junke increasingly important role to play at September got off to an excellent Brock. Our graduates are an 23 at his home in Ottawa. He was Graphic Designer start, a testament to all those who 91. Dante Sicoli important part of Brock's continuing worked so hard to prepare for this Dr. Gibson was remembered by Photography community, and we certainly want year. Perhaps the single exception was the more than 250 people in Divino Mucciante you to stay in touch. My personal Lowenberger Residence, which was attendance as a kind, gentle man Stan Lapinski congratulations to Rob Neill, who Contributing writers not completed for the beginning of who was a wonderful friend and was named this year's Distinguished family man, a diligent scholar, and Caroline Bourque Wiley September, requiring us to put Alumnus. Rob represents the very an inspiring mentor, colleague and Kevin Grout students in hotels for three weeks. best of Brock. His professional leader. Canada Post Agreement Thankfully, they are now all in A Rhodes Scholar and Oxford Lowenberger, which is truly an success, and his impressive Number: 40065767 contributions to his community and graduate, James Alexander Gibson outstanding facility. C.M., D. Phil., LL. D., was to his University, single him out as a Brock University maintains a database of Part of the physical growth of the President of Brock University from · contact information for each of its Brock campus has been across worthy recipient of this year's Award. 1964 to 1974. His vision for Brock graduates for the purpose of providing Glenridge Avenue, into what is now We sometimes hear that there is University included a library tower, alumni services. All records maintained "too much" going on at Brock. In by the Office of External Relations known as East Campus. The which he conceived as a symbolic (OER) are considered confidential. The Department of Nursing has, of reply, I say this is exactly what should presence for academic pride on the OER does not sell, trade or give away course, occupied the old Shaver be the case. In our ambition to Niagara Escarpment. The University mailing lists to other organizations. Residence for several years. With the provide the very best education to our Library, housed in the Schmon However, in the interests of serving its addition of Quarry View Residence, students, in our commitment to Tower, was named for Dr. Gibson in graduates and generating revenue.for the _ along with three new academic research and scholarship, and our 1996. University, the OER does contract with a Early in his career, Dr. Gibson buildings, the pedestrian ebb-and desire to be a major resource for the number of companies to provide a range worked as private secretary to Prime Niagara community, Brock is an of services that offer competitive rates flow of the campus has certainly Minister Mackenzie King. Prior to and personal assistance to alumni. Any changed. institution on the move, and, one coming to Brock, he was a Foreign contractors of the OER are also required This has been an unprecedented might thus ask, what better place to Service Officer in the External to keep information about you year for faculty appointments, and be? Affairs Ministry. He remained active confidential and limited to carrying out in the United Nations and Canadian the service they provide us. Should you Association of Rhodes Scholars. wish to have your contact information In a tribute by Dr. William Hull, removed from our database, call the Weiland resident receives honour Office of External Relations, at Professor Emeritus in the Department of Political Science, it 905-688-5550, ext. 3816. Rob Neill, a lifelong levels. He was recently appointed Chair was noted how Dr. Gibson :Weiland resident who of the Ontario Institut of Chartered mbarked on the buildiR{!; rhe consistently goes above Accountants for 2002-03, an University "with verve, imagination and beyond the call of organization he has worked with for at and distinction. He was a man of duty and has least 17 years. He has a longstanding exceptional knowledge who spoke significantly added to reputation as a community builder with great clarity of thought, Hull the fabric of the Niagara whose vision is committed to several said. When Dr. Gibson spoke, Hull Rob Neill community, is the outstanding organizations. said, it was "like a bird singing in the recipient of this year's Brock University Neill is a well-known supporter of trees. " Alumni Association Distinguished Brock. His active service to the John Auld, a professor of Alumni Award. University includes being a member of Consumer Studies at the University Neill graduated from Brock the campaign cabinet for "Good Better of Guelph and a member of Brock's University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Brock! The Campaign for Brock first graduating class in 1967, Science in Mathematics, then later University," participating in the recalled how Dr. Gibson made acquired his designation as a chartered campaign fundraiser for the Living students truly feel like part of the accountant. He and his partners Legacy Scholarship, and sitting on the building process of the University. successfully manage the largest Board of Trustees for six years. Neill's Today, he said, Brock is known as a accounting firm based in the Niagara dedication toward improving Brock's dynamic, caring and respected region, Durward Jones Barkwell & facilities is entrenched in his belief that University. "This is due in no small way to the Company LLP. Brock is "a well-run organization that fact that its founding President had Neill has earned prominence as a uses resources to the maximum benefit these qualities in abundance," he result of his professional achievements of its students." Neill has invested his said. and service to his community. He has Happy talents into the Niagara community Brock President David Atkinson • been an outstanding contributor to his which he feels is a "better place to live spoke of how poignant it was that anntversary profession at the provincial and national because of Brock." Dr. Gibson attended the Fall 2003 Co~vocation just days before his Brock University proudly passmg. celebrates its 40th anniversary in Highlights of research success "We are all better people for 2004. To chronicle the University's having known him," the President progress and, in particular, its said. "We especially need to grants totalling $560,000 from the success over the past four decades, Brock researchers were successful in remember Dr. Gibson at that last attracting nearly $8 million in external Canada Foundation for Innovation Surgite! will feature a series of Convocation as engaged and as research funding in 2002-03. Here are photos in each issue throughout (CFI) and the Ontario Innovation Trust interested in his University as he ever some research highlights: had been." 2004. (OIT) in support of infrastructure costs • The Department of Chemistry Other tributes were presented by The themes of the photo associated with their research programs. recruited a leading world expert in Dr. Gibson's daughter Julia features are: Biological Sciences Professor Glenn "green chemistry." Relocating from the Tattersall, Classics Professor Danielle Matthews the Honourable Jim • The name behind Bradley, Minister of Tourism and University of Florida, Professor Tomas Parks and Physical Education and the building Hudlicky is the University's second Recreation, Walt Lastewka, MP for Kinesiology Professor Christian Duval • Firsts at Brock Canada Research Chair. St. Catharines, Dr. Astrid are the recipients of New Opportunities • They worked at Brock • University faculty members received Guttmann, President of the awards. • T hey played at Brock $1 .08 million in new grants from the Canadian Rhodes Scholar While the photos are only Social Sciences and Humanities • Dr. Christian Duval recently Association, Dr. Charles Sankey, highlights of the past, they serve as Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) received a New Investigator Award from second Chancellor of Brock, and Dr. a collective tribute to everyone, and $1.75 million in new and renewed the Parkinson Society Canada that John Mayer, Professor Emeritus in including our graduates, who share grants from the Natural Sciences and provides him with a total of $49,800 the Department of Philosophy at in Brock's rich history and have Engineering Research Council of over two years. Brock. Doreen Peever, Chaplain with the contributed to the University's Canada (NSERC). For more info rmation on Unitarian Congregation of Niagara, bright future. • Three recently recruited faculty research a t Brock, go to: read a scripture at the service. members at Brock University received www. brocku.ca/ researchservices/ Surgite! Winter 2004 2 /\AX BROCK DAYS! ACommunity and Home~oming Celebration ----Seplem6er 26. 2?, 28, A few highlights! 1. Brock students showed their Brock Days spirit during the Grape Stomp Extravaganza.
2. Brock students Jill Macdonald, left, and Genille Kroeker, were presented with awards by the Brock University Alumni Association at the Homecoming dinner. Macdonald received the Alumni Association Student Award and Kroeker received the Badger Award, established in memory of Victoria Catherine Hull. Janeen Scott, who was not available when the photo was taken, was the winner of the Silver Badger Award, established in memory of Barrie-Ann Bergsma.
3. Retired faculty joined Brock graduates during the annual Homecoming Dinner. From left, Michael Homyansky (English) , Doris Bismuth, Carl Wolff (History) , and Rene Bismuth (Modern Languages).
4. Rain on parade day couldn 't dampen the spirits of Brock students during the annual Grape and Wine Festival celebration through the streets of downtown St. Catharines.
5. The winning foursome of the pnnual Brock University Alumni Association Golf Tournament, from left, Scott Murray, Ken Murray (BPhED, PHED, '76) , Steve Atkin, Mark Catling (BSM, '01).
6. Sir Isaac Brock, centre, celebrates the kickoff of Brock Days with Brock graduates and members of the Brock University Alumni Association (BUAA), from left Steve Cino, BUAA Executive Director, Lisa Foran (BA, ling, '00), BUAA board member, Richard Knabenschuh (BA, psyc, '90) , BUAA Vice-President, Mamdouh Abdel Maksoud (BEE, '98), BUAA President, and Brock graduate Rob Neill (ESc, math, '75).
7. Drama graduates from '77 and '78 reunited to celebrate their 25th anniversary. From left, Lynne Andrews (BA , dramj phil, '77), Janet Dawes (BA, dram, '78), Lynn McGuigan (BA, dram, '78) , BJ Armstrong -----:(BA, dram, '77) , "Rochelle CraWford (BA, Russ, '82), Chris Sharpe, Jan Robertson (BA , dram, '78) , Greg Dunham (BA, dram, '79) Lisa Zanyk (BA, dramjEngl, '78) , Pat Rocco (BA, dram, '78; BEd, '92), Elaine Allen Milne (BA, dram, '77), Richard Moore (BA, dram, '77), Greg Grainger (BA, dram, '76). To commemorate their experiences at Brock, the grads decided to jointly purchase and dedicate a seat, H40 "DRAMA GRADS '77 & '78," in the Sean O'Sullivan Theatre · a place which consumed so much of their time and energy years ago. The grads have issued a challenge to other theatre, fine arts and music graduates · and everyone who has enjoyed performances at the Brock Centre for the Arts · to support the theatre with the purchase of a seat. They encourage individuals and groups to "grab a piece of the Arts at Brock for yourself," and to contact the Centre for the Arts Box Office (905-688-5550, ext. 3257) for details.
8. Tim Lefebvre, centre, (BPhED, PHED, '90) was the top alumni finisher in the Squeezer Bike Race.
9. Brock graduates John Zoccoli, (BAdmin, '86), and Michelle Zoccoli, (BA, Germ, '89; BEd, '91), sample the cuisine at Fine Food, Fine Wine, Fine Art.
10. The Geology '73 Reunion, from left, Bill Lechow (ESc, geol, '73), Correy Willekes (ESc, geol, '73) , Dave Hoggan (ESc, geol, '73), Rod McEachnie (ESc, geol, '73), Bob Taylor (ESc, geol, '73), Lesley Anne (Ferrie) Paltser (ESc, geol, '73), Mary (Markham) Hewitt (ESc, geol, '73), Norbert Woems (ESc, geol, '73; MSc, geol, '76) , Angelo Babaris (ESc, geol, '75).
11. Jamie Fleming, Director, Department of Residences, at jar left, welcomes grads to the Dons' Reunion held at the Brock tent in Montebello Park, in St. Catharines.
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3 Surgite! Winter 2004 And the Oscar goes to ••• Rick Trus
It's not a matter of "if" Rick Trus (BA, admi/comm, '92) will find himself accepting an Academy Award someday. The Brock graduate says it's really only a matter of "when" he will have that golden Oscar statue in his hands. Trus, the President of Studio Pipelines of America, a Vancouver, B.C.-based television production company, isn't overstating his potential of achievement. The 34-year-old Vancouver resident has developed a software program, downloadable on a Palm Pilot, that will revolutionize the way television shows and fi lms are made and, in the process, will save companies millions of dollars. What more reasons would the motion picture industry require to see the merit in bestowing a technical achievement honour on the native of Niagara-on-the Lake, Ont. Trus may want to have his tux ready to wear soon- he says the Academy has told him that his software is being considered for an Oscar nomination in the spring. He describes his work on the software as both his "bliss" and his "lottery ticket" - a perfect combination. He poured $2 million of his own money into the project and lost countless hours of sleep all to provide studios with an electronic solution, the first of its kind, that Brock graduate Rick Trus in Hollywood. seamlessly integrates all facets of production and ends the nightmare of Brock. In addition to his studies, Trus Perhaps the camera setup needs to be software to manage $1.2 billion in film the massive onslaught of paper. The cost was editor of Brock Press and also changed, different props are needed, production over the next 18 months in savings, says Trus, are enormous. If fully produced 39 episodes of Brock TY, a lighting setup was modified, fewer British Columbia alone. implemented, he claims the software campus television show. Broadcast on meals are needed for cast and crew, or Trus wrote a 65-episode sitcom called will reduce current, below-the-line costs cable television, the show was a news transportation arrangements have Hickory TY, developed partly as the of production by 30 to 50 per cent. magazine of campus life. It was the first changed. The software can even testing ground for the program. He has Palm Applications recently ranked the time Trus came face to face with the determine the total cost of such changes several broadcasters interested in airing Studio Pipelines software as the No. 1 entire process of television production. before they are made and the impact the series. As well, Trus plans to develop Palm Application for return on "My experience with Brock TV they have on the entire workflow. the software for other industry investment. helped me create the software program," This helps rewncile the often applications. "One of the reasons costs are so high he says. "Brock TV made me fam iliar conflicti ng fi nancial objectives of the Trus says he knew during the nine to is because the industry is so paper with all of the pans that go into producer and the creative objectives of 10 years it took to create the program based," he explains. "With the length of television production. From that I the director. that he was on to something big- a hit a typical script at 22 pages- with 10 or gained a greater awareness of the big Trus has demonstrated the program by Hollywood standards. His key to more drafts the norm - distributing all picture. I knew then that there had to be to several Hollywood studios and has success - "follow your dreams and the paper to cast, crew, and others over a better way." received enthusiastic response for his have a passion for what you do." He an entire season translates into upwards Here's an example of how Trus' innovation. For now, he's concentrating lives by this. Ten years ago, Trus had a of 2.2 million pieces of paper." program works: A script change is made on introducing the program to tattoo put on his arm to symbolize his And to think, the idea for the in Scene 34. Studio Pipelines software Canadian companies. In an August ambition and commitment to a life program took root while Trus was can instantly communicate the impact 2003 story in the Globe and Mail Trus goal. It was a statue of an Oscar. The studying Business Communications at of those changes to all departments. said he expected the Studio Pipelines dream is ready to come true. Grads told to set clear career goals
Brock University conferred 373 studying here, the opportunities and undergraduate degrees from all six privilege you should make the most of." faculties, 108 graduate degrees and He added that the "sculptures here, on seven education degrees during its Fall the campus of Brock University, are a 2003 Convocation, October 18. As special love of mine." well, 15 certificates were awarded in Here are other highlights of the 2003 various areas of study, including Fall Convocation ceremony: Aboriginal Adult Education and • Professor Douglas Bruce of the Criminology Department of Biological Sciences This fall, the University took pride in received the 2003 Brock University awarding an honorary degree to Lutz Award for Distinguished Research and Teudoff, an art collector and gallerist Creative Activity. who shares his time between Niagara • Professor John Mitterer, of the on-the-Lake, where he owns a residence, Psychology Department, received the and Bielefeld, Germany, where he 2003 Brock University Award for pursues his interest in art. Teudoff, who Distinguished Teaching. has given 12 major sculptures to the • Stephanie Leinemann, a student in University, was recognized for his Oenology and Viticulture, was significant contribution to the artistic At left: Brock Chancellor Dr. Raymond Moriyama, right, presents an honorary degree to Dr. Lutz Teutloff. At right: Brock President David Atkinson congratulates Stephanie Leinemann, of the Oenology and honoured with the President's Medal at and imaginative life of Brock. Viticulture program, on receiving the President's Medal. In his convocation address, Dr. Fall Convocation. Teudoff expressed his heartfelt thanks to education is the very best path you could on your career. Have your career goals • Four rennng faculty were the University for this high honour have for your future life. The very best clearly in front of you." recognized as Professor Emeritus: Dr. given to him. He spoke to the graduates degree is the only way to get ahead in In describing the significance of the Leonard Rosmarin, Dr. Anthony about how important a good education your future." He emphasized that, over Lutz Teudoff collection to the graduates, Mollica, Dr. Ken Loucks and Dr. Alan is to their futures. time, one thing hasn't changed - he stated that the sculpture tided The Bown. "Your future is so important for this knowledge. "In this day, a well-trained Path of Possibilities, "signals the For more information, please go to wonderful country," he stated." A good mind is still the key. Focus your mind possibilities open to you who are www.brocku.ca and click on "News." Surgite! Winter 2004 4 Brock Briefs
------~AlUMlVews PHOTOS SUPPUED Rodman Hall Arts Centre 1969 government and run out of Niagara College, Brock University's Board ofTrustees Welland . Connie (Waite) Wells (BA, Eng l/Fren) and approved a proposal to assume husband Ed are enjoying their 70 acres in ownership of the Rodman Hall Arts the Oak Ridges Moraine with a 13-acre Births pond, stream and wildlife. A Little bit of Centre in St. Catharines, including paradise! Stephanie (Burke) Antonucci (BBA, '9 5) , a the Walker Botanical Gardens and the daughter, Isabella, November 4, 2002. Centre's permanent art collection. The Rodman Hall property is situated 1997 Jacqueline Byl-Leliveld (BBA , '94), a son, Elaine Kliem (BRLS) is working at a Matthew, June 26, 2002. along the Twelve Mile Creek, in the private school and coaching girls and boys centre of St. Catharines, adjacent to basketball. Visit brockpeople.ca for more Lisa (Mcleod) Carver (BA , admijsoci, '92), the downtown core. Rodman Hall details. two daughters, Faith, April 2000 and Allison, achieved the status of a national Kelly Macloud (BA, comm / film) graduated September 2002. from Niagara College with an ERSN exhibition centre in 1975 and contains four galleries, a gift shop, a tearoom, a diploma. She is employed with the Niagara Laura Parkinson (BPhEd, '02; BEd, '03) and Michelle (Martin) Cole (BA, apli, '94) and boardroom, several small instruction Catholic District School Board . Michael Cole (BA, beco, '93), a son, Jeremy Yates (BPhEd, '00), August 17, 2002. Harrison, November 28, 2002 and a daughter, rooms and rented artists' studios. "The 2000 Tea, March 25, 2001. University's investment in Rodman Deanna (Wall) Hiebert (BA, Ling; BEd , Hall will preserve this community '01) and husband Doug are beginning a Michelle (Farewell) Friesen (BPhEd, '85; treasure into the future, and will three-year Mennonite Central Committee BEd , '86) and Robert Friesen (BSc, bioljpsyc, provide an important continuing (MCC) assignment in Burundi/ Rwanda as '85; BEd, '86), a daughter, Jodi, August 6, resource for the arts community," said peace and development coordinators. 2003. Karen Smith (BA/BEd; MEd, 01) is Brock President David Atkinson. beginning a three-year MCC (Mennonite Laura Graffi (BA, ched; BEd, '94), a son, Central Committee) assignment in Egypt as Mathew, March 12, 2003. Fall Preview Day a teacher. Previously, she served as a About 2,000 visitors were on teacher with ProAct Global Community Sarah (Johnstone) Grove (BA, envpjgeog, campus on Sunday, October 19, when Services, Mississauga, Ont., at Hope '98), a daughter, Rebecca Ling, March 14, Brock opened its doors to high school Academy of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 2003. students, parents and all members of the community for the University's 2001 Dave Herriot (BA, admijgeog, '93), a Tara Goss (BSM, '01) with Gordie Howe at the annual Fall Preview Day. The open Gillian Eckhardt (BSc, biol/chem) is a MSc daughter, Breanna Marie, July 31, 2003. links of Rockway Glen charity golf tournament. graduate student specializing in house gave visitors an opportunity to behavioural ecology under Dr. Jane Wendy (Bowman) Ingram (BA, Engl, '68) see first-hand why more students are Waterman at the University of Central and John Ingram (BA, poli, '68), a grandson, making Brock their first choice. The Florida. Her MSc thesis research centres Matthew Conner, October 30, 2002. University will hold its Spring Open around the polar bears of Churchill, House on Sunday, March 21, 2004, Manitoba, and involves two areas of study. Jennifer (Gatecliffe) Lumsden (BA , chld, from noon to 4:30 p.m. As well, tours Part of her research focuses on the '95) and Andrew Lumsden (BBE, '95), a functional significance of social daughter, Sarah Anne, June 4, 2003. of the campus can be arranged interactions in polar bears and the other throughout the year. For information half focuses on developing a preliminary Suzanne (Jarvis) Minnett (BA, psyc, '94), a on Open House or Campus tours, human impact study on the polar bears in son, Mathew, March 21, 2003. please contact Recruitment and Churchill. Gillian is involved in all aspects Liaison Services, at 905-688-5550, of research, including theoretical Kelly (Batten) Minns (BA, chld, '95) and ext. 4293, or e-mail: development and methodology, grant Jason Minns (BBA, '95), a daughter, Kylie [email protected] writing, data collection, data analyses, Eileen Lily, July 21, 2003 . presentations as well as overall general management of the project. Sara (Tonge) North (BA, admi/Engl, '96) and Deanna (Wall) Hiebert (BA, ling, '00; BEd, '01) New Director of CTLET Tara Goss (BSM) is the new assistant golf David North (BSc, cosc, '96), a daughter, and husband Doug. A Brock professor who has devoted professional at St. George Golf Club in Gemma , September 17, 2002. her career to excellence in teaching _lriro~~twme~ ~Q~n~a5ucc~jjul------4& iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii~.J-.iHJ~cl-Jtlarai~fH2:-"'a5 ·-
Nominations the Brock community and alumni preference for social events or to access volunteer opportunities via this Nominations for the 2003/2004 members in this business networking networking activities. Help us locate Web site. A detailed description and Distinguished Alumni Award will be and marketing event. Details are appropriate venues. To find links to the project are available on accepted until April 15, 2004. The available at www. brockalumni.ca brockpeopleforum - click on the www.brockalumni.ca nomination package is available at Graduates interested in being a vendor graphic under site news on the home www. brockalumni.ca at the event should contact Richard page and locate the Toronto Graduates Knabenschuh, Vice-President of the Network heading under Networks, Upcoming BUAA Events Alumni Association, at 905-682-7722, Reunions and Events Forum. Let's hear Full descriptions of all alumni or at [email protected] yo ur comments and suggestions. events can be viewed on • Annual Co-ed Volleyball • Ottawa www.brockpeople.ca or BUAA Tournament- Saturday, April 3, 2004, Ottawa-area graduates can Web site www.brockalumni.ca. Walker Complex, Brock University- watch for upcoming events on Register for the following events 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.brockpeople.ca by contacting the B U AA at Play in the best facility in the Niagara Plans are under way for the annual [email protected] or by region. Teams must have a minimum of reception and tour of the capital phone at 905-688-5550, ext. 4502 one Brock grad, faculty or staff to enter buildings on Parliament Hill in the • Annual Curling Bonspiel - and cannot have more than two former spnng. Alison Lahn (BA, chldjpsyc '95; BA lied '01), Saturday, February 7, 2004, Niagara varsity players on any one team. The representing the Brock University Alumni Falls Curling Club, 5801 Morrison tournament will be structured so that BUAA - Making a difference in the Association Board of Directors, congratulates Keith French (BA, soci, '91) , who had the top finish for Street, Niagara Falls - 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. teams will be divided into similar Niagara community Brock graduates in the open 5 km. Participants had a great time at this competitive groups after preliminary The Alumni Association has entered event last year and raved about the seeding play. Competition was excellent into a partnership with Niagara Centre Student scholarship races dinner. This is a tremendous last year and this tournament should fill for Community Leadership (NCCL) The Brock University Alumni opportunity for curlers or non-curlers to up quickly. Free pizza, award and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of St. Association held their first annual enter a team of friends and colleagues presentations and a cash bar will follow Catharines to develop a Virtual Student Scholarship Race on October and join the fun. The bonspiel will be the event. Cost of the tournament is Volunteer Portal to engage youth (ages 25 on the Brock campus. Three races held from 1 to 5 p.m. with a dinner to $125 per team. Registration is limited to 16 to 25) in the voluntary sector of the took place - a 2 km for Grades 4-6, follow. Equipment will be provided. 16 teams. Niagara community. This project, the a 3 km for Grades 7 and 8, and an Cost of the tournament and meal is only one approved and funded by open 5 km. $100 per team. Teams must have a Networking Events Volunteer Canada in Ontario, will The results for 1st place in different minimum of one Brock grad, faculty or • Toronto create a youth-centred communication divisions for the open 5 km race were: staff to enter. Don't delay. Registration is Toronto-area grads are invited to portal to facilitate youth connecting Keith French -Top Alumni limited to 16 teams. provide input on the planning of with volunteer opportunities and assist Mark Masterson -Top Alumni in the • Alumni Reconnections - upcoming events using the new online local non-profit agencies. The Masters Division Wednesday, March 10, 2004, forum on www.brockpeople.ca. Use the development of the Web site will be Leanne Bulmero, (BA,chsc,'03) - Alumni Reconnections is an forum discussion board to provide youth led and will engage several Top Female Alumni opportunity for Brock graduates to feedback on what you would like to see student leadership organizations on Bruce Pratt - Top 50+ Alumni profile their initiatives and business arranged for an alumni gathering in the campus, especially ACE Brock. The A full report and pictures from ventures. This event will be held in the GTA. Topics and event ideas provided alumni community will be informed of the race event are available on Pond Inlet and will provide an excellent will help us understand what kinds of the formal launch of the final Web site www.brockalumni.ca . opportunity for current students to join events interest you. State your through brockpeople.ca and will be able Hope to see everyone out next year! Surgite! Winter 2004 6 Brock attracts U.S.-based professor Snails provide insight into human as fifth Canada Research Chair nervous system By Kimberley Lee, SPARK writer research is the way in which gender- A h u m a n lung called a pneumostome, which is a related factors determine the way that males and females differ in terms of being's brain small opening on the snail's right side, may appear to leading to the lung cavity. When living vu I nera b i 1ity to t h e negative consequences of stress. have little m in well-oxygenated water, snails will "Wie are excite d to h ave a d ynamic, common with breathe via the skin. But when the young researcher like Dr. McCormick that of a snail. water becomes low in oxygen, the snails on board at Brock," said Dr. Jack Miller, However, as will rise to the water's surface and open Associate Vice-President of Research and Brock University the pneumostome for air. Dean of Graduate Studies at Brock. bioI o gist Dr. In 30-minute training sessions, snails "This initiative by the Government of Gaynor Spencer that normally live in oxygenated tanks Canada has played an important role in explains, "Even are placed into beakers of hypoxic water,
Professor Cheryl McCormick strengthening the University's position though the or water that has had most of the oxygen as a major research centre." complexity of a removed. Understanding that they are in A Maine-based behavioural McCormick comes to Brock from human brain is a low oxygen environment, the snails neuroscientist is relocating to Brock as Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, Dr. Gaynor Spencer much greater, trave 1 to t h e surracec to open t h eir 1ung. the University's fifth recipient of a where she served as Associate Professor the snail's brain offers the same basic When this occurs, Spencer's student Canada Research Chair, to pursue in the Neuroscience Program and the building blocks." researchers tap the snails near their lung research on how stress impacts males Department of Psychology. She is the Spencer studies the cellular and to trigger a withdrawal reflex. The snails and females differently. fourth Canada Research Chair molecular processes of pond snails then close their lung and retreat into the The University will receive $500,000 appointed to Brock who has relocated (Lymnaea stagnalis), a fresh water water. over five years in support of the Canada from the U.S. Earlier this year, Professor invertebrate that grows up to three or "Event u a II y, the y w i 11 stop Research Chairs Program as well as an Terrance Wade came from the four centimetres, to better understand performing the behaviour, even when infrastructure grant worth $208,000 University of Cincinnati to serve as the processes oflearning and memory in they are in a low oxygen environment," from the Canada Foundation for Canada Research Chair in Youth and humans. Specifically, the Biological Spencer explains. Innovation (CFI) and the Ontario Wellness at Brock, and Professor Tomas Sciences professor is interested in After the snails have been trained, Innovation Trust. The University and Hudlicky, a University of Florida synaptic plasticity or how the cellular Spencer tries to determine what is private sector partners will also fund the Chemistry Professor, relocated to Brock connections in the brain change. One of occurring at the level of the cells research. through the establishment of a $1.4- her many challenges is that the involved in that behaviour. As Canada Research Chair m Behavioural Neuroscience, Professor million Canada Research Chair grant. connections neurons make are "We can look at the brain and Dr. Vincenzo DeLuca, Brock constantly altering by being either lost identifY individual neurons that actually Cheryl McCormick will investigate how University's first Canada Research Chair or strengthened, making it difficult for generate the behaviour. Previous work the impacts of stress experiences early in in Biotechnology, relocated to Brock in . scientists to identifY the exact processes by others has shown that a three-cell life influence the development of stress 2001 related physiology and behaviour. An The key objective of the Canada involved. However, the brain of the snail network called the central pattern important aspect of McCormick's Research Chairs Program is to enable offers unique insights, ones that could generator drives this behaviour." Canadian universities, together with otherwise not be gained from more This gives scientists an opportunity to their affiliated research institutes and complex nervous systems. see if the activity levels or connections of Business grad hospitals, to achieve the highest levels of To determine how a snail learns and individual neurons that generate the recognized research excellence, to become world- remembers, the snail must first be behaviour have changed following class research centres in the global, trained. As strange as it sounds, "snails training. Scientists believe that many of Debi Rosati, an knowledge-based economy. Tier 2 have a very good brain and they learn the cellular mechanisms that underlie Ottawa-based venture Canada Research Chairs, like the one very fast," laughs Spencer. "In our lab, the way connections between neurons catalyst in Canada's growing lrigh-tcch awar.ded.-McCot:mick,-ar targeted t:__.....:W~e_..!,.t .Lr a!!.!..!in.!...- 1..1thL!..e ~~s n!..!..!!a.!Jil!i!s _' ~r e"-'s!.JpL!iur.£!aJo.t~o.!.rJ...y_~c±h~an~ge durin _ learnin _ and memory are industry, is the researchers who are acknowledged by behaviour, by teaching it not to breathe. similar across many different species. recipient of the 2003 their peers as having the potential to lead This sounds cruel, but it actually isn't "If we can discover how things are Faculty of Business in their fields. because this snail can survive in very low occurring at the cellular level in simple Debi Rosati D i s t i n g u i s h e d McCormick will arrive at Brock in the oxygen environments such as stagnant systems such as the snail, that gives us an Graduate Award. spring of 2004. pond water, for long periods of time." idea about how the cells are actually Rosati, who graduated from Brock's For more information, go to Snails can absorb oxygen through changing in more complicated nervous first Accounting Co-op class in 1984 www.brocku.ca and click on "News." their skin or breathe through a primitive systems, like our own." and became a Chartered Accountant Spencer is not the only one excited in 1985, most recently founded ·------~ about her work. In May, the scientist's RosatiNet, inc. in 2001, a venture innovative research was honoured with a catalyst firm focused on developing Name: ______Premier's Research Excellence Award, financing strategies for technology Surname at Graduation: ______whic__h is granted by the Ontario start-ups. For entrepreneurs that need ID# ______Ministry of Enterprise, Opportunity capital and business advice, RosatiNet • en New Address: ------and Innovation. Spencer's work is develops strategies, facilitates City: ______:_ ___ Postal Code: ____ networking, and advises senior ::s funded in part by the Natural Sciences ~anagement on strategic business Tel# ( and Engineering Research Council of 1ssues. E-mail: ______Canada, (NSERC), which invests in "We are very fortunate to have such ..c; Employer name: ______people, discovery and innovation and a wonderful and accomplished ..... Position/Title: ______funds more that 8,700 researchers graduate represent the Faculty as our ...... Employer Address: ______annually. second Distinguished Graduate," said City: ______Postal Code: ____ Martin Kusy, Dean of the Faculty of Tel# ( Kimberley Lee is a graduate of Communications Studies at Brock and was Business . "Debi exemplifies == E-mail: ------ excellence and achievement. en Spouse's name: part of the NSERC 2002 SPARK (Students Throughout her career, Debi has been Promoting the Awareness of Research Spouse a Brock Grad? D Yes D No Knowledge) program. an ambassador for Brock, representing If yes, ID# ______the University and the Business School with the highest standards of GJ== professionalism and community We encourage you to update your record online at: serv1ce.. " www.brockpeople.ca Research funding Prior to forming RosatiNet, Rosati • -·=ell~ THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL was a General Partner at Celtic Increases House, the venture capital arm of Brock University experienced the Terry Matthews, where she was ~= third largest percentage increase in involved in all aspects of venture ~ 0 AlumNews: external research funding among investing including evaluating ...... Do you have some news that you'd like to share Canadian universities between 2001 investment opportunities, negotiating ~ ....., in the next AlumNews section? Send us the details and 2002, according to a recent report deal structure, and operational ~ GJ and we'll do our best to include it in the next Surgite! by Research lnfosource entitled guidance. Canada's Top 50 Research Universities. In 2001, Rosati received the <)-I The 68-per-cent increase in research Ottawa Business journal Top 40 under #'J :~~~~nJn~~~r~i~~~S~.e~:t~~~i~:s~~~~a~~o E~~~r;~ Relations, grants and contracts awarded and 40 Award. She is a member of the ns 1 ..... ,.,. or fax it to: 905-641-5216 dollars obtained is the direct result of Institute of Chartered Accountants the University's commitment to or e-mail: [email protected] and a member of the Canadian r .... ~ becoming a comprehensive university V .6 or share it online at: www.brockpeople.ca Venture Capital Association and '-J and the high quality of research formerly a member of the Canadian _____ .. programs of faculty members in all Investor Relations Institute. ------disciplines. ·---- 7 Surgite! Winter 2004 Surgite! Winter 2004
the 2003 Ontario University • The Brock University baseball Partnership Champs again Athletics (OUA) East/South Coach team received six post-season OUA of the Year. In his 1orh year of awards including a record five All The Brock University men's rowing creates popular Stars honours. Andrew Sorochan team captured their third coaching the Badgers, Gourlay (Newmarket, Ont.) was named Canadian University Rowing turned last year's 4-5-1 record into a OUA MVP and All-Star Outfielder, course! Championship (CURC) in school school best 7-2-1, including a spot in marking the third straight year a history, in Victoria, B.C., on the CIS Top 10 for the first time in It's a popular television show and now Brock player has won the OUA November 2. This is the second year in school history back in September. it's one of the most successful non-credit MVP. Other Badger All-Stars were a row that the Brock men have won the • Two members of the women's courses offered by Continuing Devin Cooper (Brockville, Ont.), CURC tide. soccer team, second-year Melanie Education at Brock University. Matt Pickett (Kitchener, Ont.), In Guelph on November 2, the Mol (St. Catharines) and first-year Crime Scene Investigation, a course Steve Coates (Guelph, Ont.), and Brock University men's lacrosse team Lisa Romeo (Niagara Falls) were created by Continuing Education and Adam Vella (Burlington, Ont.). (14-0-0) defeated Bishop's Gaiters 10- named OUA All-Stars. the Niagara Regional Police Services, has The five All-Star selections set a 5, to win their second straight OUFLA • Joe Dowd, Brock's men's and proven to be a hit this fall. Registrants new OUA record for most Baggataway Cup and 13th in school women's rowing head coach, was for this first-time course range from selections on one team. It also marks history. In 2002 the Badgers defeated presented with the 2003 students just out of high school to the third straight year a Brock player Bishops 9-8 in triple overtime. ROWONTARIO Coach of the Year seniors interested in the topic. Wendy has won the OUA MVP. Dan In other Athletics news: Award on November 15. In his 11th Laslo, Marketing Coordinator for Baribeau (Cornwall, Ont.) won in • Brock University women's head season at the helm, Dowd has Continuing Education, says, "this 2001 followed by Raul Borjas soccer coach, Ron Gourlay was named captured five OUA Championships course has definitely captured the (Venezuela) in 2002. the 2003 CIS Coach of the Year and (1998, '99, 2001, '02, '03) and two interest of a broad range of Niagara • Brock's Tonya Verbeek Canadian University National area residents and even some folks from (Beamsville, Ont.) helped lead the Championships. outside of Niagara have registered. Brock welcomes double cohort Canadian team to a bronze medal • John Gallo (Niagara Falls), of Whether their interest has stemmed continued &om page 1. team finish at the 2003 Women's from the television program or they are the men's soccer team, was named a Wrestling World Cup capturing a • increased opportunities for graduate looking toward a career in the police 2003 First Team All-Canadian. silver medal at 55kg. Having students through the introduction of force or forensics, we're pleased to have Gallo was also named to the OUA competed in just one previous the Master of Business Administration them take part. With such a demand for South/East Division First-Team All world event, this was Verbeek's best program which began in the fall. the course, we plan to offer it again." Stars along with Rafael Moniz world finish in her career. Her Brock now offers a t~tal of 22 graduate The course offers an introduction (Brantford), and Vince Lepiane previous top world finish was at the programs, with a number of others in into forensics, bloodstain pattern (Niagara Falls). Second-team all-star 1995 World Championships where the works, including new Master's analysis, a tour of the police forensic honours went to Brock's Lexton she placed fifth at the age of 18. Her degrees in English, History, Computer fa~ility and an investigation of a mock Hurlock (Brampton) and Shane latest international top finish was a Science and Business Economics; cnme scene. Kerrigan (Wyoming, Ont.). Moniz silver at the 2003 Pan-American • expanded parking on campus with The upcoming winter 2004 offerings was also named Rookie of the Year in Games. 750 additional spaces; include unique program topics such as a the South/East Division of the For more Athletics news, go to: • agreed to contribute $150,000 a behind-the-scenes look into publishing OUA. www. brocku.ca/ athletics/ year towards a universal bus pass for a daily newspaper, understanding the students. Arab/Israeli conflict and a course on sibling rivalry among others. For information on these or any of th over 40 disti.nctiv@-- non-credit courses offered at Brock, visit the Web at www.brocku.ca/conted or call 905-688- 5550, ext. 4775, for a copy of the winter 2004 course listings.
Brock graduates receive prestigious awards
Brock graduates John Ferguson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for PBB Global Logistics, and Albert lannantuono, President & CEO ofTri Media Marketing & Publicity Inc., were the recipients of several prestigious marketing awards from the esteemed Transportation Marketing & Communications Association (TMCA). The collaborative efforts of the two companies resulted in industry wide acclaim at the TMCA's Annual Conference in June 2003. PBB received an unprecedented number of "Tranny" awards for its integrated marketing communications program, Solutions newsletter, Web site (www.pbb.com), Initial Public Offering Road Show Presentation, Executive Briefing Seminars and China Trade Mission beating out competition that included several Fortune 500 companies. The Tranny Awards Program recognizes best practices in marketing and communications in the transportation Brock University and passenger transit industries, and recognizes individual practitioners who apply solid communications principles
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