Greg Smith on His Role, Priorities for Board on Campus News Writer Kris Foster Sat Down with Greg Priorities for the Board in the and Changes

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MUSIC MAKERS Psychology student Brittany Arsenault plays while Dylan McInnes, a computer science student, sings at a piano recently installed under the ramp in the main entrance of the Arts Building. Read more about the instrument on Page 4.

 KRIS FOSTER New in the chair Greg Smith on his role, priorities for board On Campus News writer Kris Foster sat down with Greg priorities for the board in the and changes. We worry about year ahead? deferred maintenance, the Smith on October 16, the day of his election as chair of capital requirements and there the University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors, to talk GS: Our most important role in are always funding risks. about his views on his role, risk and the path forward. the coming year is to appoint the Not all risks are financial president. and certainly the risks we are On Campus News (OCN): What limited. I was pleased to take on concerned about impact whether convinced you to let your name the role of chair with the support The other significant responsi- or not we can be successful in stand to be chair of the board? of my fellow board members. I bility is to monitor the connec- achieving our strategy and deliv- don’t see the chair as a having tion between strategy and ering on our mission. Greg Smith (GS): When I took on an agenda or being in a position mission. For us to perform the position of vice-chair I wasn’t of particular influence; the at a high level we need to be OCN: How does the board deal seeing the position as a precursor role is defined by our terms of cognizant of the risks that face with risk? to the chair position. I would have reference. the institution and be vigilant been quite content to have Susan as to how the risks are being GS: For those risks we believe (Milburn) continue her term and OCN: How do you see the role managed and how we are eval- have the potential for significant to serve as vice-chair under her. of chair? Smith uating risk. We need to ask impact, we look at our mitiga- Unfortunately timing did not difficult questions of manage- tion strategies and evaluate our allow for that to happen. So, there GS: The term I would use is members to support that work. ment and probe and test their options. We can insure against was a natural progression, from the Latin phrase primus inter assumptions about alignment certain risks, we can accept vice-chair to chair. pares; first among equals. The One of the significant responsi- with strategy in the operations certain risks and put controls in chair does not drive a partic- bilities is the chair of the board of the university. place to monitor those risks or A number of board members are ular agenda; I need to facilitate also chairs the presidential search we can eliminate risks; these all relatively new to the board and our agenda. I need to perform in committee. Given our current OCN: What are some of the come at a cost and of course we given that a certain number of particular areas of responsibility circumstance we are actively risks that are top of mind? do not have unlimited resources the 11 members are not eligible that are assigned to the chair searching for our next president. so we must make choices. to serve (as chair), the pool of in our governance model and GS: The risk register moves; it candidates becomes somewhat I will look to my fellow board OCN: What are some of the is a document that is dynamic See U of S, Page 2

INSIDE STEAMY 2 PITCH PERFECT 6 2 October 24, 2014  Finding his inner engineer  KRIS FOSTER

Rob Grosse has a hot and steamy story. After a nine-day course at the Western Development Museum (WDM) this summer, Grosse, who provides unit support in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), is certified to operate antique steam equipment. It’s an unusual hobby but he comes by it quite honestly. “My dad was a steam engineer; he built and engineered steam engines as a hobby and Rob Grosse, above, on his dad’s steam-powered car (circa then fit those into quarter-size 1980) and at the Western Development Museum. cars. I was his test pilot,” said Grosse with a laugh. “He built a steam bike that received memories.  SUBMITTED one car with reverse steering. local, provincial and national “As a kid Dad explained the steering to me attention as the first of its kind I remember falling asleep to still love that smell to this day.” engineers. I was even a junior before I tested it, but as soon as in Canada. While Grosse never sound of a lathe and milling Growing up, Grosse was member of the Saskatoon Model I started, I promptly ran the car got the chance to pilot the bike— machine running in dad’s shop. surrounded by “steam engineers Engineering Society into the into an oak tree.” it is on permanent display at the Dad machined everything from who were always tinkering ‘90s.” Among his father’s inven- WDM—he does count it among scratch. Add to that memory the and building. It was a culture tions, Grosse continued, was his most valued childhood subtle odour of pipe tobacco; I of steam professionals and See Grosse, Page 9 U of S on path to renewal: Smith colleagues, not that they shared that sentiment articulated by been through some difficulties excites me the most. From Page 1 with me at least. each and everyone of the board this spring and I don’t want to members. When you have that underplay that, but in the rich The campus is an exciting OCN: The board was involved We ask tough questions and we orientation, I think it is a little history of the university and the place to be; it’s vibrant. You in a tough time this past spring. must make difficult decisions. I bit easier to make the required bright future that we see for it, come here and there are young Was there a point where you think it is easier to make those decisions. I don’t want that to define us. people learning, research being thought “I really don’t want to decisions when you are fully I think we are on the path to undertaken, people engaged in do this anymore?” invested in the wellbeing of the OCN: How have the events of renewal and we’ve made some discovery, developing great part- institution. Every board member the past spring affected the strong appointments in our nerships. GS: Oh no, not at all, (laughing). has a strong affinity for the university? interim president and interim I don’t think that ever happened U of S and cares deeply about the provost. They are doing some OCN: Any other key agenda to me and I don’t think it institution; I know this to be the GS: The U of S has been here for tremendous things to help the items? happened to any of my board case for myself and I’ve heard more than 100 years. We have campus heal. GS: A secondary issue I look We are still interested in our forward to is having the College teaching and discovery missions. of Medicine realigned and We were teaching students and working under full accredi- conducting research before the tation. There is tremendous spring and we continue to do potential and service in that that now. It is important work. college; it is such a significant part of our university and I look OCN: What are some of the forward to them realizing their issues you’re looking forward potential under the leadership of to dealing with? Dr. Preston Smith.

GS: It’s not an issue but I am OCN: Those are big issues. really looking forward to the presidential search and identi- GS: (laughing) Well, these are fying the next president of the some of the issues that face us and Facilities Management Division, Protective Services, Safety Resources, and Consumer Services (Culinary Services) University of Saskatchewan. We others will present themselves. are currently in the midst of That is the nature of what we do Take Our Kids to Work Day populating a search committee as a board. We have a fiduciary Mini-Trade Show whose 12 members should be responsibility for the resources identified by end of the month. that are entrusted to the univer- Please join the staff at FMD on We are anxious to get underway sity by our funders. This is a Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 9:30 am – noon and will take the time necessary weighty responsibility, but I think University Services Building and exert the effort required to … we still have to be nimble to 110 Maintenance Road, U of S Campus identify the very best possible react to what comes before us. We are proud to showcase our organization’s commitment candidate and secure that indi- I believe we have tremendous to the education of our youth—they are our workforce of vidual to be the next president. capacity in that regard. the future! Meet and speak with trades personnel and a broad OCN: What are the selling We have a great set of skills range of professionals. points for the U of S in around the board table. We work See what a day-in-the-life of one these professions is like, attracting a new president? well together and we know that and learn what education is required to do these jobs. as issues present themselves we Participate in interactive demonstrations. GS: There are so many good will have to respond and make Come and check out the behind-the-scenes operations of things happening at the Univer- decisions. A couple of issues are the University of Saskatchewan and explore possible career sity of Saskatchewan that I well formed and known to us, but opportunities! believe we will be attractive to an there will be others that arise in

Please join us Please individual who will be interested the coming months and years, Facilities Management Division in helping the university deliver there always are, and we will be on its potential. That prospect prepared to address them.  ON CAMPUS NEWS  October 24, 2014 3 New building, expansion part of long-term child-care strategy  COLLEEN MACPHERSON The announcement Oct. 14 that which oversees child care in a stand-alone child-care centre the province. The contract for on the U of S campus would that money requires the univer- soon go to tender is just part of sity to take steps to spend it by a multi-pronged approach to 2015 “so advancing to tender addressing a child-care waiting on this project in very short list that currently contains about order will keep us completely 700 names. in compliance.” Patti McDougall, vice-pro- The construction start and vost of teaching and learning, completion dates will be deter- said while the 90-spot centre, to mined once the tender is awarded. be built south of the Williams She added the addition of Building and west of Souris Hall spots will move the University of in College Quarter, is significant, Select site Saskatchewan to about the middle it is just one part of a long-term for Childcare of the pack among universities facility McDougall strategy. Others include even- based on spaces as a percentage of tually expanding the current When the original building campus population. U of S Students’ Union (USSU) plans were proposed, both the “This is the right move, a child-care centre in the Williams USSU and the Graduate Students’ positive move for us.” Building by 23 spots to create Association agreed to a student McDougall also pointed out a total of 89, and looking off levy to fund the project “but we she came into the project when campus to provide additional recently decided we don’t want it was well advanced, in April spaces. to levy a fee on 100 per cent of of this year when she assumed “A survey we did in the fall students when we know only responsibility for the Student and of 2013 showed that there are The site of a new child-care facility in College Quarter. eight per cent are parenting. I Enrolment Services Division. people who want child care closer agree very strongly with that “I picked up the ball on the five to their home,” said McDougall. decision.” yard line and ran it into the end “We’d like to look at another exploring the other options like across all three campus child- No cost estimate for the zone but many people, including part of the city and a partnership expanding current facilities. care centres, she added. College Quarter building is Dave Hannah (former associate with a service provider,” adding McDougall said data “I do believe that for some being released to maintain the vice-president of student the university would not take on indicate about eight per cent students, getting one of these integrity of the tender process, services), worked very hard on operation of a child-care facility of the U of S student popula- spots makes the difference said McDougall, but funding this. The fact we can all come either on or off campus. tion are parents, and about half between coming to university or is in place, including about together and make this happen The U of S Board of have children requiring child not coming, between staying or $1.4 million received in 2012 is very positive for the entire Governors gave approval for the care, “but I think that number not staying.” from the Ministry of Education, university.”  preliminary exploration and is a conservative estimate.” Once design of the College Quarter the building is operational, building in March last year and McDougall said the “desired from the archives also asked for a longer-term allocation” of spots would be 25 strategy to be developed by the per cent for employees, 26 per spring of 2014, she explained. cent for graduate students, 33 per Pomp and circumstance Along with this month’s cent for undergraduates and 16 approval for the building project per cent for Aboriginal students. to proceed, the board okayed These percentages will be spread Crawford joins Board of Governors accountant. Currently employed with Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, she sits as director and treasurer on the Board of Directors for Quint Development Corporation, and is an account executive on the Business and Industry Committee for the United Way. She completed her second three-year term as a U of S senator in June 2014 and B-143 PATRICK HAYES, UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS  previously served on the U of S  Alumni Association Board of In this issue we present President Walter Murray the President, representing the University, receives Directors, including one year addressing the assembled from the stage in Convo- their pledge of loyalty and fidelity; the Chancellor Crawford as president. Her election to the cation Hall on May 1, 1913. This was a combined admits them to the degree. The Chancellor remains university’s Board of Governors event—the university’s second convocation and seated during the ceremony except when he rises University Senate members have came at the Oct. 18 meeting of the official opening of the campus buildings. to admit a Master or Doctor. On his right are the elected Joy Crawford as their Senate. The following is an explanation of the convoca- guests of honour; on his left is the President, and representative on the university Crawford, who has also tion portion of the ceremony that appeared in the near the President are the Deans. The Registrar Board of Governors. served as director and treasurer program. is seated on the right of the platform. Candidates Crawford, who replaces on the Saskatoon Co-operative “Degrees are conferred by the Chancellor in are presented for degrees in the following order: Susan Milburn as the Senate’s Association Board of Directors accordance with the requirements of the University Bachelor, Masters, Doctors, Honorary Doctors. In member of the Board of and as a member of the City of Act, with the consent of the Senate, on the recom- each case, degrees in course precede ad eundem Governors, is a U of S alumna Saskatoon Municipal Planning mendation of the University Council, at the request degrees; professional degrees precede higher; junior with a Bachelor of Commerce Commission, has board experi- of the Faculty. The Registrar, as the Secretary of faculties precede senior. The ceremony comprises degree with a double major in ence in the areas of audit, policy the Senate, requests the permission of that body four parts, the Petition, the Presentation, the Pledge, marketing and human resources, and governance, and strategic for the admission of the candidates; the Dean, as the Admission. The Pledge is not required of those and a certified management planning.  the representative of the Faculty, presents them; proceeding to a higher degree in any Faculty.”  4 October 24, 2014 

NEW TO US

Fachrizal Halim

Nearly a quarter of the world’s population is Muslim, a group as varied and rich in its thought opinion and law as any on Earth, said Fachrizal Halim, who joined the Department of Religion and Culture in July. “There are different schools of thought, schools of law within Muslim communities, and not all of them have similar opinions about the same thing or the same legal issues,” he explained. Halim hopes to contribute to the discussion with his research into Islamic legal and intellectual issues, and in particular the source of legal authority SCIENCECARTOONSPLUS.COM in Islamic law. It is an important question, since both the Koran and the Hadith—the body of reports of teachings, deeds and sayings of the prophet Mohammed—can be interpreted quite differently on legal matters. “A very specific example would be if a bride wants to get married without a guardian,” Halim said. “Is this legitimate or not? It is a debate within the UnivRS set to reduce Muslim legal community. One school of law allows a bride to get married without a legal guardian, but another school of law would disallow that; it’s impossible.” The growing Muslim population in the city and on campus attracted Halim blizzard of paperwork to Saskatoon and the U of S in particular. He explained he saw an opportu- MICHAEL ROBIN nity to provide a critical, scholarly perspective on Islam for the benefit of  both Muslim and non-Muslim students. This fall’s perennial paper storm and are populating UnivRS researchers will notice is a drastic “Saskatoon, and the University of Saskatchewan within it, is actually an of grant applications is shaping with data, getting familiar with reduction in signatures required ideal community to develop programs to explore Islam and to teach Islamic up to be one of the last, thanks processes, retaining paper- for approvals, Blum said. Most studies.” to a major initiative in Research based processes, and fixing any signatures have been replaced Halim grew up in a small village in the Indonesian part of the island of Services. initial bugs. “The faculty didn’t with electronic approvals, with Borneo. He completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees at Indone- The UnivRS project is an notice any difference while we’re the exception of contracts and a sia’s Gadjah Mada University before coming to Canada in 2006 for a PhD in online suite of tools for faculty working on this,” Blum said. minority of grants that require Islamic studies at McGill University, followed by a four-month postdoctoral researchers and support staff “That’s been our goal throughout traditional signatures. assignment at Harvard Law School in Massachusetts in 2013.  to manage research funds. The this process.” Financial Services Division project team hopes to put a The next step is beta testing is also tied into UnivRS, so NEW TO US highlights the work of new faculty members at the University of Saskatchewan. If you are new to campus, or significant dent in the amount of by faculty. Sarah Savage, who paperwork once necessary to know someone who is, please email [email protected] time faculty spend on obtaining is lead on the project along authorize a fund is now elec- and administering grants and with ICT’s Markus Blumrich, tronic. other research dollars. explained faculty from three “Before, (Research Services) “It is convenient, acces- colleges have agreed to put would have to print off the docu- Send letters and sible and secure,” said Research UnivRS through its paces in mentation, send it via interoffice Services Director Susan Blum. December. Faculty will also mail to Financial Reporting, and viewpoints to “Faculty, when they log on, will be asked for input through an then wait to hear back,” Savage see everything that’s related to online survey and that feedback said. “Now, it happens in seconds, their research.” will be incorporated into UnivRS and they’re notified by email.” [email protected] UnivRS was launched by 1.5, to be released to select faculty Blum stressed that UnivRS is Office of the Vice-President in January 2015. a five-year project, and additional Research and Information and All faculty will have access functionality will be added with Communication Technology to the system by the end of June each release. The system will also (ICT) in 2013 and since then, staff 2015, said Blum. be improved based on feedback have retired the original system One of the first things from users.  ON CAMPUS NEWS

On Campus News is published 18 times per year by University of Saskatchewan Marketing and Communications. It is distributed to all U of S faculty, staff, graduate students and members of governing bodies, as well as to others in the university community, related organizations, some Saskatchewan government officials and Sounds of music news media. Subscriptions are available for $22 per year. Story and photo ideas are welcome. When College of Arts and for the Division of Humanities inquired about a piano for the Advertising rates are available online or on request. Science Dean Peter Stoicheff got and Fine Arts in the college, said Arts Building, I had thought an On Campus News aims to provide a forum for the sharing of timely news, information the idea to put a musical instru- the piano was badly vandalized upright might work but as luck and opinions about events and issues of interest to the U of S community. ment in the main entry of the in the Department of Music would have it, there was not an The views and opinions expressed by writers of letters to Arts Building for all to play, he some years ago. “The guts of the extra upright so this grand piano the editor and viewpoints do not necessarily reflect those of the U of S or On Campus News. didn’t realize it would turn out to piano were torn out and it was had a new home.” be quite so grand—Heintzman left in horrible shape” but thanks Stoicheff said no signs were Editor: Colleen MacPherson Writers: Kris Foster, Michael Robin baby grand, that is. to the work of piano technician installed with the piano; “we just Designers: Brian Kachur, Pierre Wilkinson “I’ve seen this done Roger Jolly, the instrument was put it there on the assumption Editorial Advisory Board: Patrick Hayes, Sharon Scott, David York, elsewhere,” said Stoicheff,rebuilt using parts from other people might want to express Sandra Ribeiro, Fiona Haynes referring to pianos in public pianos Jolly was working on. themselves.” And it worked. The places, “but I imagined some old The rebuilt Heintzman spent dean said he lingered in the area beater of an upright.” Instead, his many years in the Green Room after the piano was put in place ISSN: 1195-7654 PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 40065156 queries resulted in a new home as a warm-up instrument for and only had to wait about an Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: for an old piano with an inter- performers using Convocation hour to hear it played. UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN esting history. Hall but went into storage when a He added the piano is not MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS 501–121 RESEARCH DRIVE SASKATOON, SK S7N 1K2 Troy Linsley, director of more suitable practice piano was just for music students. “Yes, I’ve Email: [email protected] administration and operations found. “When Peter originally heard chopsticks.”  ON CAMPUS NEWS  October 24, 2014 5 Trading a badge for books Retired police officer pursues career in law

 SARAH TREFIAK

It is probably one of the best excuses a student could give It was like for missing class—“I was across starting over again the street to Royal University Hospital to visit my newborn and looking at the granddaughter.” It is also not law differently. an excuse that many professors would find believable, but they Bruce Gordon did when they heard it from Bruce Gordon. At 51, Bruce Gordon is one of the oldest law students is a great day here and I believe enrolled at the College of Law. that is how it should be.” He is married, has two adult Gordon promises that he children and a new grand- will carry his gratitude with daughter. After retiring from him throughout the rest of his the Saskatoon Police Service career. He is still not certain in 2012, Gordon moved to where that career will lead, but Vancouver to take a job with BC he hopes it will include helping Justice. He had no sooner settled people in the lower socioeco- on the coast than he received the nomic class. news he was accepted into the “Through my police work College of Law. And although I dealt with cases involving he wasn’t necessarily looking child sexual abuse and missing for a change, he was glad to be or murdered women and I given the opportunity. “Law would like to continue to work school was always in the back Bruce Gordon, retired police officer and second-year law student.  KRIS FOSTER in supporting those causes— of my mind and I finally found whether it’s solving cases, or myself in a position where I it. It was like starting over again Gordon hasn’t shied away from Luther said Gordon is a valuable bringing about a change where could pursue it.” and looking at the law differ- becoming involved either. Last addition to any class where his there is more emphasis put on Now entering his second ently.” year he served as faculty repre- experience can assist his class- solving those cases.” year, Gordon admits that On the other hand, Gordon sentative for the Law Students mates to understand the realities His advice for people who the transition from sergeant feels like his life experience gives Association (LSA), placed third of the law in action. “I have may be considering enrolling detective to law student hasn’t him an advantage in classes like in the Dentons Negotiation found that experienced police as a mature student: “Don’t be been without its challenges. wills and trusts. “I’ve signed Competition and participated officers like Bruce Gordon will intimidated by returning to “My biggest challenge has contracts, I’ve had mortgages in the LSA hockey tournament. often have relevant input into school. Throughout the last year been relearning how to learn. and I’ve dealt with all sorts of Adjunct Professor Norman how the law applies to any given and a half, I’ve met a lot of people During the first term I sat in class various legal issues, so some of Zlotkin attested to Gordon’s situation. I have been impressed who said ‘I could never do that’. trying to not only understand my practical understanding was enthusiasm to be involved in the how Bruce has interacted with My advice is ‘Yes, you can.’ the material, but also figure out more relatable in those classes.” law school experience: “Bruce his classmates (who are often a Specifically at the College of how to set up the materials and As for fitting in with his is a strong and positive leader generation younger) and how Law—I really want to emphasize study the materials.” new set of peers, many of who of the student body, and widely supportive he has been of them.” my absolute happiness with the He especially, and surpris- are half his age, Gordon found respected by his classmates,” While it may be a treat for support of the college staff and ingly, found himself strug- everyone very welcoming. “I said Zlotkin, also noting that other students to have Gordon’s faculty. They not only want me gling in his criminal law class. wasn’t sure how I would be Gordon was instrumental in input in the classroom, it is he to succeed, they want every “Understanding some of the received by students and profes- bringing Ernie Walker, one who considers himself to be student to succeed.”  concepts and theories behind sors, but I was surprised by of Canada’s leading forensic lucky. “I’m not just saying this the law was difficult for me how readily I was accepted— anthropologists, to the college because it sounds good, but I Sarah Trefiak is because my career had focused there was no negative feedback as a guest speaker last year. am truly grateful for the oppor- communications and alumni on the practical application of towards my policing career.” Associate Professor Glen tunity to study here. Every day officer in the College of Law. Badger’s work more than a job  LANA HAIGHT It’s a sunny fall afternoon said in an interview. and Bob Badger is looking for “I also dance powwow and I willow branches and stones. travel all over the place and I take The University of Saskatche- the university eagle staff with me. wan’s cultural co-ordinator is So the university eagle staff is out gathering the items he needs to there, being an ambassador for build a temporary sweat lodge on the university.” campus, determined to make the Badger, hired three years ceremony accessible to students ago, is the university’s first as they begin their school year. cultural co-ordinator. It isn’t just But Badger sees himself a job for Badger; it’s more about as a builder of more than sweat embracing his heritage and lodges. He’s a builder of bridges. sharing that with students as well “I’ve been connecting the as faculty and staff. university to First Nations orga- “The way I learned my nizations and, vice versa, I’ve culture was not in a classroom. been bringing the First Nations Bob Badger, the U of S cultural co-ordinator.  SUBMITTED community to the university,” he See Badger, Page 6 6 October 24, 2014 

The U of S soccer pitch is considered one of the best in Western Canada.  JOSH SCHAEFER Getting in on the ground level  VAL SZYDLOWSKI If you have been following and cushioning falls. natural, sustainable treatment— and turns them into compost. grass clippings in the spring and Huskie soccer this year, you At a time when weather compost. Every year, more than 1,000 summer. “The students are a big know our teams are doing well, is persuading many Western Three years ago, grounds cubic metres of high-quality resource for us,” he explained. and while the players and the universities to move to artificial crews manually filled all the compost are produced for use Chapman is very appre- coaches deserve much of the turf, Chapman said the U of S divots, aerated, leveled the on campus, which would cost ciative of the effort put into credit, they have been getting teams are fortunate to still be ground by spreading the univer- about $40,000 to purchase, he improving the soccer pitch: some help at ground level. playing on a grass field; it stands sity’s own high-quality compost said. The treatment protocol also “It’s great to have someone like The university’s Grounds up longer, plays nicer and is over the entire field, and then saves about $60,000 per year in Marufu who has the knowledge Department has been working easier on the body. over seeded to create a thick commercial fertilizer. and passion to make something hard over the past few years to According to Chapman, carpet of grass. The results are Marufu said the other like this happen.”  improve the quality of the turf Gift Marufu, manager of the impressive, said Marufu. essential ingredient is the Val Szydlowski is manager on the soccer pitch, and Bryce Grounds Department, and his “The compost acts like team of more than 20 summer of customer service and Chapman, men’s head coach and team “have done an unbeliev- a sponge that fuses the grass students who work with grounds communications in the soccer program director, said it able job. We are ten weeks into together and reduces wear and specialists to collect leaves and Facilities Management Division is now one of the best playing the season, and the field is still in tear,” he explains. “This also fields in Western Canada. unbelievable shape.” results in less compaction, good “A lot of other teams coming Marufu credits a new aeration and an improved ability in comment on the condition of treatment protocol for the to hold on to moisture and Badger connects our field,” said Chapman. improved turf condition on the nutrients.” More than looking great, soccer pitch and elsewhere on The Grounds Depart- the university’s dense, wear-re- campus. He said the university is ment collects more than 90 students to culture sistant turf contributes to player moving away from commercial per cent of the fallen leaves students to make connections safety by ensuring good footing fertilizers in favour of a more and grass clippings on campus From Page 5 and socialize is important for Badger who helps organize social The way I learned my culture, gathering like round dances and language and traditions of powwows. my people was I lived it, I was He’s busy off-campus, WIN GREAT immersed in it and I was raised too, working with schools and in it,” said Badger, a member of community organizations that PRIZES Kawacatoose First Nation who support First Nations people in was cared for by his great-grand- Saskatoon and throughout the BY SHOWING parents on the Keeseekoose First province. Nation. “I want to make the tran- US HOW YOU “I was raised to know these sition smoother for students things.” coming from their communities He recounts his childhood to the university,” said Badger, EAT LOCAL filled with weeklong adven- who attended the University Celebrate with us all through tures in the woods with his of Regina as a mature student, October as we feature locally great-grandparents, hunting, graduating with a degree in produced ingredients in our meals fishing, gathering berries. And traditional fine arts. at Marquis Hall. always in his native language And as he strives to make Show us your best eat local photos Saulteaux. He learned English the university campus more for a chance to win great prizes all when he began to attend school. culturally vibrant for First through October. 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CHIEF DARCY BEAR HONORARY DOCTOR OF LAWS

Darcy Bear, chief of Whitecap Dakota First Nation and board chairman of Whitecap Development Corporation (WDC), has dedicated half of his life to the betterment of his community. Currently in his eighth term as chief, he has been the impetus behind extensive economic development within the community, and the driving force for improved quality of life for Whitecap residents and the people of Saskatchewan. As a respected business leader, Chief Bear has been innovative in his approach to business development and Whitecap now serves as a national example of positive community development and heightened self determination.

DR. CARL ZYLAK HONORARY DOCTOR OF Science

Carl Zylak earned his BA and MD degrees from the University of Saskatch- ewan. Following 10 years practicing radiology in Winnipeg, he accepted the position of professor and chairman, Department of Radiology at McMaster University, in Hamilton, Ontario. He was the founding director of the Ontario Breast Screening Program, and worked in Ohio, Michigan and Arizona. He has over 200 published articles, book chapters, scientific presentations and lectures to his credit. He and his wife, Edith Ann, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year and have four children and ten grandchildren.

GRAHAM STRICKERT RICHARD LONG AWARD FOR DISTINCTION Master Teacher Award IN OUTREACH AND PUBLIC KALOWATIE DEONANDAN JULITA VASSILEVA J.W. George Ivany Award for Over his 37-year career, Richard SERVICE Distinguished Graduate Internationalization MICHELE DERKSEN Long, professor of human resources Graham Strickert, a research fellow Supervisor Award President’s Service Award in Edwards School of Business, has at the Global Institute for Water Kalowatie Deonandan, chair of Julita Vassileva joined the Computer not only been a stellar teacher, but Security, has developed crucial graduate studies in the Department Often it is the tasks people take Science Department in 1997, a campus leader in creating the relationships that allow for the of Political Studies, is a passionate on outside of their formal job becoming full professor in 2007 and university’s Learning Charter—a examination and understanding of advocate for the internationalization description that really make a was NSERC/Cameco Chair for Women unique document that makes explicit how local communities view and of teaching and research. She has difference; such is the case with in Science and Engineering (Prairies) the university’s commitment to use water. By engaging in respectful served in several leadership roles that Michele Derksen, this fall’s winner between 2005 and 2011. Her research teaching and learning His approach and honest dialogue with First advanced internationalization not of the President’s Service Award. area can be broadly described as emphasizes the word “learning” in Nations communities and leaders, only on the campus, but in the wider For most of 17 years at the U of “social computing”, and she has contrast to teaching, to highlight he and other U of S researchers have academic community in Canada. She S she has worked in the Student always maintained vibrant research the role of student engagement in managed to capture ecological was head of the U of S International and Enrolment Services Division, lab which is like a “mini United the partnership between instructor knowledge of the river, its ecosystem Studies and was the Vice-President, occupying positions that directly Nations” with students coming from and student. The instructor has the and the downstream effects of and then President, of the Canadian or indirectly affected the lives and 15 different countries and a large responsibility to create an envi- water management that he is able to Association of Latin American and success of thousands of students and graduate program. She has worked ronment where learning comes translate so that different stake- Caribbean Studies. For over 10 years hundreds of colleagues. No matter with more than 35 graduate students naturally, by integrating the students’ holders—with varied backgrounds, she has served as Coordinator of the position, Derksen is known as since 1999, with eight currently under own experiences with a theoretical cultures and perspectives—are able the University’s Semester Abroad in the person ready and willing to go her supervision. framework. to understand that information. Guatemala. the extra mile.

The University of Saskatchewan’s NANCY VAN STYVENDALE annual fall convocation ceremonies Award for Distinction in Community-Engaged Teaching and Scholarship Nancy Van Styvendale, assistant professor in the Department of English, will take place Oct. 25 and will include specializes in Aboriginal literature, is engaged in the community, providing the awarding of about 970 degrees educational opportunities to students and those without access to traditional university-level education. She helped develop an interdisciplinary course in and certificates as well as the community involvement and within a community-service learning model. She brings teaching, research and scholarship to people in Saskatoon, whether presentation of various honorary through work with STR8 UP, a gang prevention initiative, or with the Saskatoon degrees and awards. A short citation Correctional Centre, where she offers writing classes for inmates. for each award winner is presented

here; to read the full citations visit JOHN HOWLAND award.usask.ca New Researcher Award John Howard joined the U of S Department of Psychology in 2008 and, in 2011, moved to the Department of Physiology. His research looks at the Both the 9 am and 2 pm convocation physiological mechanisms underlying behavior, looking to answer questions related to how stress alters cognitive functions, such as learning and ceremonies will be streamed live at memory. He also examines how environmental risk factors like inflammation during fetal development may contribute to psychiatric illnesses later in life. live.usask.ca Howland’s work in these areas has received significant funding from federal agencies, and he has also been published in some of the world’s most pres- tigious journals. 8 October 24, 2014  In need of research support? the socIal scIences research laboratorIes (ssrl) Is here to help!

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Social ScienceS • A 6 computer station lab to support ReSeaRch laboRatoRieS (SSRl) social network analysis University of Saskatchewan • A 20 seat telephone survey lab (expandable Room 260 arts building 9 campus Drive to 43 seats) to support telephone and mixed- Saskatoon SK canada S7n 5a5 t: (306) 966-8409 mode (telephone and online) studies f: (306) 966-8819 e: [email protected] • Focus group and interview rooms equipped ssrl.usask.ca with audio and video capture technology ssrl.usask.ca ON CAMPUS NEWS  October 24, 2014 9 Service offers confidential reporting of alleged policy breaches, wrongdoing  COLLEEN MACPHERSON

A new third-party service has concerns they have.” for people who may feel they’re languages; online reports can The university is committed been organized to give Univer- Such reporting services are unable to report through those be made in either English or to timely responses to all disclo- sity of Saskatchewan employees considered best practice in both channels,” she said. “And that French. sures, she said, to recommen- and students a discreet way to the public and private sector, reluctance may be because of Once a concern is raised, dations for corrective action or report alleged policy breaches, she said. a fear of reprisals or because ConfidenceLine personnel will measures where wrongdoing is wrongdoing and ethical issues. ConfidenceLine comple- they have reported something share the details with one of determined, and to reporting ConfidenceLine, a 24-hour- ments a number of existing elsewhere that has not been the university’s safe disclosure the outcomes of investigations a-day, seven-day-a-week channels people can use to addressed. officers—Al Novakowski from using established protocols. phone or online service, is draw attention to professional, “We chose a third-party Audit Services or Greg Thorim- Williamson said there is no part of the university’s anti- financial or other irregularities provider so people wouldn’t feel bert from Financial Reporting— way yet to judge the success of fraud program that includes or wrongdoing, said Williamson. that their concerns are being who will follow up and refer ConfidenceLine. “I hope there new fraud-deterrence and These include contacting Protec- filtered through some university the matter to the appropriate are not a lot of breaches reported safe-disclosure policies, tive Services, Audit Services, office,” she continued. “I don’t internal authority or office, but I also hope people feel the explained Beth Williamson, Human Resources, Discrimina- want to suggest we would do that Williamson said. Each investi- system is one they can trust if university secretary. Thetion and Harassment Prevention but ConfidenceLine provides gation will be consistent with they ever have to.” reporting service, essentially Services and even Williamson’s complete confidentiality and existing policies but “the more Reports can be made to a whistleblower hotline, “will office, depending on the nature anonymity if people so choose.” information you can provide ConfidenceLine by calling allow people to feel free to of the alleged breach. The provider offers transla- (in making a report), the more 1-844-966-3250 or going to communicate any good faith “But ConfidenceLine istion services into a number of thorough the investigation.” usask.confidenceline.net  Renewal projects in the works  VAL SZYDLOWSKI The University of Saskatchewan provincial government. This and computer technology Sewage Lift Station was built recently received $625,000 from partnership with the province enhancements will create a in 1966 and it still serves the the provincial government’s will allow us to proceed with modern lecture theatre. Wheel- Edwards School of Business, Strategic Preventive Mainte- two critical capital renewal chair accessibility will also the Education, Thorvaldson nance and Renewal Fund to projects.” be improved and an assistive and Biology Buildings, as well help with two projects: reno- Biology 106, with a seating listening/infrared hearing as the Heating Plant. If the lift vation and renewal of Biology capacity of 250, is vital for system will be installed. station were shut down due 106, one of the university’s scheduling large sections of Subject to final approval to a malfunction, all those largest lecture theatres, and classes in the sciences, biology from the university Board of buildings would need to be rehabilitation of the Devil’s Dip in particular. The lecture Governors, work on the Biology closed until an emergency Sanitary Sewage Lift Station. theatre is over 50 years old 106 project will proceed during system could be set up, said Bryan Bilokreli, director of and is in need of a complete the summer of 2015. The total Bilokreli. capital planning in the Office overhaul to meet current cost of the project is expected to Design for upgrading the of the Vice-President, Finance teaching requirements, he said. be about $1.1 million with the lift station will be done over and Resources, said the univer- Seating will be replaced by U of S contributing $665,000 the winter with construction sity’s own capital renewal theatre seats with larger writing and $400,000 coming from the to take place during the spring Bilokreli funding “allowed us to leverage surfaces to accommodate Saskatchewan government. and summer of 2015, he said. Val Szydlowski is manager additional funding from the mobile devices. Multimedia The Devil’s Dip Sanitary The total cost is estimated at of customer service and $450,000 with the university communications in the Facilities and provincial government Management Division Grosse fascinated by technology contributing equally. 

From Page 2 this is the same process used Life was busy. when computers are developed. In 2006, his father passed Grosse went to school and Both these areas show techno- away and at that point “I knew other things became prior- logical refinement over decades.” it was just a matter of time until Law Professor Beth Bilson has been appointed ities—a degree in history, While it seemed that Grosse I got involved in the WDM interim dean of the College of Law, replacing another in biology and a certif- made the transition from steam steam program.” Sanjeev Anand who was appointed to the Provincial icate in computer support and to circuits—he was, after all, the And in July, Grosse Court of Saskatchewan. Bilson served as dean of networking, which led him to curator of the U of S Computer completed the course, passed the college from 1999-2002 and acting dean from his first position at the U of S Museum for 10 years, from its an exam and paid a provin- 2010-2011. She was also chair of the Saskatchewan in 1998 in the Department of inception in 2002 until 2011— cial licensing fee, making him Labour Relations Board from 1992-1997. Geology. He moved to ICT two steam culture wasn’t behind certified to demonstrate antique Jeffrey McDonnell, professor of hydrology in years later. him yet. steam equipment. the School of Environment and Sustainability and Bilson So how does one go from “On campus I would “I can operate anything associate director of the Global Institute for Water antique steam technology to frequently run into a fellow from small steam engines to the Security (GIWS), has been elected to the position of the high-tech world of desktop U of S staff member named largest of the mass produced president of the hydrology section of the American computing, networks and Merlin Hansen. He was a member steam traction engines. Next Geophysical Union. His term begins on Jan. 1, 2015 smartphones? of the model engineering society year, I will take a two-day supple- and will last four years—two as president-elect and “I have always been fasci- back in its hayday. Earlier this mentary course so I can operate two as president. nated with anything that has year, Merlin mentioned a steam the small steam locomotive that The Society for Environ- buttons or levers; basically tractor course being offered this pulls passengers at the WDM in mental Toxicology and any mechanical or electronic summer at the WDM.” Moose Jaw,” he said, adding that Chemistry will confer the device,” said Grosse. “People Hansen, part of the that particular line is actually a title of fellow on John think of 100-year-old technology technical staff in the Depart- registered railroad in Canada. McDonnell Giesy, Canada Research as primitive, but in reality when ment of Computer Science, had “As a kid I was surrounded Chair in Environmental you work with it you realize just taken the course some time ago, by all these brilliant engineering Toxicology, at its annual meeting in November. The how complex it was. The process Grosse explained, and has been minds and a little bit of that not-for-profit organization of individual members, of research, engineering and involved with it since the ‘90s. rubbed off on me,” he said. “The government, businesses and universities provides continuous technological refine- Grosse was interested, but he plan is to carry this forward with a forum for the exchange of information and ideas Giesy ment is fascinating to me, and had just started a young family. my son Cameron.”  about environmental problems. 10 October 24, 2014  Coming Events

Imaging Therapy are offering Public Workshop: Governance Kenderdine Art Gallery Kids at Work  Conferences • Oct. 24, 8:15 am-1:30 pm, Graduate Essentials Nov. 6 and 7 in Regina. This Continuing until Dec. 5 is In Between The annual Take Our Kids to Work Day Student Commons, the One Health workshop will cover the basic elements of History, an exhibition of work by a number will be held Nov. 5 and various university Sharing Economy Imaging Research Group presents the board governance. For more information of artists whose work blurs the lines divisions are again putting on a mini trade The Centre for the Study of Co-operatives symposium Imaging Therapy Research and to register, visit www.schoolofpub- between familiar and fictive, allowing show for all interested staff and their kids. presents The Sharing Economy Uncon- Using Animal Models of Disease. licpolicy.sk.ca. alternative readings to emerge. The show, The trade show takes place in the Univer- ference Nov. 6 from 1-4:30 pm in the Featured speaker is Johnathan Wall, curated by Leah Taylor, includes work by sity Services Building from 9:30-noon multipurpose room at Station 20 West. Edwards School of Business, director of amyloid and preclinical Vikky Alexander, Allyson Clay, Chris Cran, and will include displays by the Facilities 6 November 2014 Executive Education molecular imaging laboratory, University Paul Fournier, Angela Grossman, Mary Management Division, Protective Services, For information call 306-966-8686, email of Tennessee. RSVP to 306-966-1417. Longman, Jayce Salloum, Tony Scherman Safety Resources and Culinary Services. Accessible-AT Conference [email protected] or visit edwards. and Douglas Walker. Disability Services for Students at the U of S usask.ca/execed Pathology and Lab Medicine presents the Accessible-AT Conference that  Courses/Workshops • Oct. 30-31, Process Metrics, Management College Art Galleries Research Day focuses on the use of assistive technology and Controls The Pathology and Lab Medicine Depart- in daily life across the disability and age Ursula Johnson: Mi’kwite’tmn (Do You Continuing Professional • Nov. 3-4, Master Clinic on Solving Tough ment Research Day takes place Oct. 30 spectrum. Sessions will take place from Remember) continues until Dec. 5. The exhi- Learning Medicine Problems bition examines ideas of ancestry, identity from 9 am-2 pm in the SaskTel Theatre, 1-4 pm Oct. 27 and from 9-noon Oct 28. Royal University Hospital. Guest speaker For more information call 306-966-7787 or • Nov. 6, Women of Influence Breakfast and cultural practice through Johnson’s This conference is free and open to the will be Dr. Dina R. Mody, cytopathologist go to www.usask.ca/cme • Nov. 7, Managing Difficult Conversations creation of non-functional forms from public. Following the conference, there at Houston Methodist Hospital who • Nov. 1-2, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Mi’kmaw basketry. will be an information fair in the North • Nov. 21, Emotional Intelligence: Another will present Thyroid Cytopathology: Concourse, Upper Place Riel, from noon-4 Provider and Renewal Course Side of Smart Amati Concert Morphology, Molecular and Challenges. pm. Registration for the conference portion • Nov. 21-22, Practical Management of • Nov. 26-28, Digital and Social Media The U of S Amati Quartet will perform There will also be presentations by grad is required. Common Medical Problems Program: Metrics, Measurement and a program of Haydn, Mendelssohn and students, post-doctoral fellows and Analytics residents Health Innovation Conference International Workshop Smetana Nov. 15 at both 2 and 7:30 pm in A group of College of Medicine students Scientists and engineers from three • Dec. 1-2, Leadership for Managers and Knox United Church. Tickets are available Supervisors Business Plan Competition is holding a health innovation and public continents will gather at the Canadian Light from the Remai Arts Centre, and subscrip- The Industry Liaison Office’s annual Teach • Dec. 2-4, Certificate in Essentials of policy conference entitled Progress and Source and in the Physics Building Nov. tions are available at amatiquartet.usask.ca Venture Challenge gives entrepreneurs Modelling and Problem Solving: Course Policy: How Canadian Healthcare Providers 7-10 for the international workshop of Laser the chance to launch a technology-based 2, Regina are Shaping the Future of Health Nov. 5 Compton Scatter Gamma Rays at Electron business idea with the winner receiving from 12:45-4:30 pm in Room E1150 Health Storage Rings. Details can be found at • Dec. 3-5, What the Non-Financial  Huskies @ Home $50,000 plus office space to get the venture Sciences. Among the keynote speakers http://physics.usask.ca/~physdept/ Manager Needs to Know About Financial off the ground. The deadline for online are Dr. Chris Simpson, president of the LCS2014/index.html and Managerial Accounting Wrestling applications is Nov. 28 with the top 10 Canadian Medical Association and Karima Library Researcher • Dec. 10-11, Business Writing and Nov. 22, Huskie Invitational teams to be announced Dec. 10. Informa- Velji, president of the Canadian Nurses Grammar Workout Reference Series tion and the online application form are Association. The event is free and open to Women’s Hockey available at research.usask.ca/ilo the public. Register by Nov. 2 at picatic. The University Library is offering two Oct. 24 and 25 vs. Calgary com/healthinnovation2014 workshop series this term. All sessions  The Arts Nov. 14 vs. Regina CSB E-Campaign on now are free and no registration is required. Nov. 21 and 22 vs. Lethbridge Canada/Payroll Savings Bonds applications, For information, go to libguides.usask.ca/ changes and renewals are now available Milne Exhibit Nov. 28 and 29 vs. MRU  Seminars/Lectures LibraryResearcherSeries There will be a special viewing of A World online as part of the Canada Savings Bonds Jan. 16 and 17 vs. UBC Library Researcher Series Closely Observed: The photography of (CSB) E-Campaign, which continues until D.L.T. Smith Lecture Jan. 23 and 24 vs. Manitoba • Oct. 30 - Getting the Most Out of Google, Courtney Milne in the Link Gallery in the Nov. 1. As in previous years, the university • Oct. 24, 12:30 pm, Room 2302 WCVM, 12-1 pm, Murray Library Collaborative Library Oct. 30 at 3 pm that will include Feb. 14 vs. Regina is offering automatic payroll deductions to Hon. Dr. Terry Lake of Kamloops, B.C., all monthly paid employees through this Learning Lab, Rm 145 a short program to launch the University Men’s Hockey minister of health for British Columbia Library’s Courtney Milne website. The program. Complete details are posted on • Nov. 6 - An Introduction to Critical Nov. 7 and 8 vs. MRU and a graduate of the Western College of exhibition continues until the end of the FSD’s website. Veterinary Medicine, presents the D.L.T. Appraisal: How to Read a Research Paper, year and includes prints of various sizes, Nov. 15 vs. Regina Smith Lecture entitled The importance 12-1 pm, Murray Library Collaborative White Coat Ceremony copies of publications featuring Milne’s Jan. 3 and 4 vs. Lethbridge of scientific evidence as the basis for Learning Lab, Rm 145 The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition will photographs, memorabilia, awards, family Jan. 9 and 10 vs. Calgary public policy decisions.” • Nov. 20 - Creating your Scholarly Identity hold its 10th annual white coat ceremony Online, 12-1 pm, Murray Library Collabo- photographs, one of Milne’s cameras, and Jan. 29 and 30 vs. Alberta Oct. 26 at 2 pm in Room 1150 E Wing Health Dean Lecture rative Learning Lab, Rm 145 exhibition cards and posters. Volleyball Sciences. The event will feature an address • Oct. 30, 4 pm, Room E1150 Health • Nov. 27 - Indigenous History Resources, by Julia Bareham. Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Nov. 7 and 8 vs. Calgary Sciences, the Dept. of Microbiology 12-1 pm, Murray Library Collaborative Closing Oct. 24 with a reception from and Immunology presents Dr. Preston Learning Lab, Rm 145 Nov. 28 and 29 vs. UBC MPH Practicum Poster Fair Smith, dean of the College of Medicine, 7-10 pm is Many Feathers Flock Together: Jan. 9 and 10 vs. Brandon The School of Public Health will host its Managing References Series Celebrating T-Bird, an exhibition of work by who will give a lecture entitled Moving Jan 23 and 24 vs. Manitoba annual poster fair showcasing the master • Oct. 28 – RefWorks, 12-1 pm, Pamella Ollenberger. Set to open Oct. 28 of public health student practicum projects Forward at the College of Medicine and Feb. 6 and 7 vs TRU the University of Saskatchewan. Murray Library, Rm 161 is an exhibition of work by Maia Stark that undertaken in 2014. The program runs • Nov. 4 – Mendeley, 12-1 pm, will continue until a closing reception Nov. Basketball from noon-3:30 pm Oct. 24 in the Health College of Law Speaker Series 7 from 7-10 pm. Murray Library Collaborative Learning Nov. 14 and 15 vs. Winnipeg Sciences D Wing Atrium. Visitors are • Oct. 28, 7 pm, Convocation Hall, Justice Lab, Rm 145 welcomed. Jazz Concerts Nov. 21 and 22 vs. Victoria Morris Fish presents the Gertler Lecture • Nov. 18 – Zotero, 12-1 pm, Murray Library Dean MacNeill, professor of music and Jan. 16 and 17 vs. Regina entitled An Eye for an Eye: Biblical Collaborative Learning Lab, Rm 145 the artistic director of the Saskatoon Jazz Jan. 30 and 31 vs. TWU Origins and Contemporary Relevance • Nov. 25 – RefWorks, 12-1 pm, Orchestra (SJO), will lead the group in two Murray Library, Rm 161 Feb. 13 and 14 vs. Calgary History Lecture Series upcoming concerts. Tickets are available at • Oct. 28, 6 pm, Hose and Hydrant Brewing Centre for Continuing and the Broadway Theatre. Company, 612 – 11 St. East, the Dept. Distance Education • Oct. 26, 7:30 pm, Broadway Theatre, SJO  Miscellany of History series 7 Days that Trans- For more information, visit www.ccde. and the Modern Jazz Guitar featuring formed the World presents a lecture usask.ca or call 306-966-5539 guitarist Jim Head of Edmonton and Study Abroad Fair by Jim Handy entitled The Day Malthus guest conductors Darrin Oehlerking and The College of Arts and Science will hold a Invented a Population Problem. Nature and Ecology Jennifer McAllister study abroad fair Oct. 28 from 11 am-3 pm Call 306-966-5539 to register SUBMIT Co-operatives Seminar • Nov. 16, 7:30 pm, Broadway Theatre, SJO at the top of the ramp on the second floor • Southern Africa: 21-Day Northern • Oct. 29, 3:30 pm, Prairie Room, Diefen- with Montreal Guests featuring Mike Rud of the Arts building. The event will high- Explorer Ecological Safari (Feb. 1-21, baker Building, the Centre for the Study on guitar, Sienna Dahlen on vocals, Chad light study-abroad options for students. Coming Events 2015) includes South Africa, Namibia, of Co-operatives presents a seminar with Linsley on piano, Adrian Velady on bass Botswana and Victoria Falls; two spots George Melnyk, associate professor of and Dave ‘Scooter’ Lang on drums. Newman Book Launch Next OCN: Friday, Nov. 7 available, fee: $5,668 plus airfare. For Canadian studies and film studies at the Revisiting the Duty to Consult Aboriginal Deadline: Oct. 30 itinerary go to ccde.usask.ca/edtours Expedition: Arctic University of Calgary. His presentation is Peoples by College of Law Professor Dwight titled The National Film Board of Canada USCAD Art Classes The Diefenbaker Canada Centre is hosting Newman will be launched Oct. 27 at 7 pm Email [email protected] and Co-op Films: A Historical Survey. • Glass Fusion II: Nov. 1-2 an exhibit from the Canadian Museum of at McNally Robinson Booksellers. History produced in collaboration with • Advanced Silversmithing II: Nov. 14-16 Biology Lectures the Canadian Museum of Nature entitled • Off the Grid: Exploring Texture, Colour, • Oct. 24, 3:30 pm, Room 125 Biology Expedition: Arctic. Images and artifacts help Shine and Design: Nov. 21-23/28-30 Building, Barry Cooke, Natural Resources visitors explore the goals, successes and Canada, Alberta, presents Forest insect Community Music Education drama of the Canadian Arctic Expedition disturbance in the Canadian boreal: Parent information night will be held Nov. of 1913-18, one of the world’s last great Holocene to Anthropocene 6 from 6:30–7:30 pm in Room 123 Williams journeys of discovery before the age of Publishing Schedule • Oct. 31, 3:30 pm, Room 125 Biology Building. This will be for anyone interested modern communication and airborne Building, Jeff Keith, Saskatchewan in knowing more about community music reconnaissance. The exhibit will be on view No. Issue Date Deadline Date Conservation Data Centre, presents The education programs and the curriculum. until January 2015. Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre: Current clients are welcome. For more 6 Nov. 7, 2014 Oct. 30, 2014 Informing conservation information contact Nicole Wilton at STM Gallery • Nov. 7, 3:30 pm, Room 125 Biology 306-966-5625 or visit ccde.usask.ca/ Georgian Bay: Three Takes featuring work by 7 Nov. 21, 2014 Nov. 13, 2014 community-music local artists Bridget Aitken, Nicki Ault and Building, Ian Stavness, Department 8 Dec. 5, 2014 Nov. 27, 2014 of Computer Science, U of S, presents Jacqueline Faye Miller continues until Oct. Governance Essentials Byte your tongue: Using computing 31. The exhibition pieces were inspired by 9 Jan. 9, 2015 Jan. 2, 2015 simulation to reveal the inner-workings The Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of the artists’ trip to Georgian Bay in southern of muscular-hydrostats Public Policy and Brown Governance Inc. Ontario in the fall of 2013. 10 Jan. 23, 2015 Jan. 15, 2015 ON CAMPUS NEWS  October 24, 2014 11 12 October 24, 2014 

This year’s back-page feature explores the hidden treasures from University Library, University Archives and Special Collections, discover US and the people who use them.

Influencing Diefenbaker

Cory Scurr, a second-year PhD student in history at Wilfrid Laurier University, is one of several external faculty and students doing research at the University Archives and Special Collections. In his dissertation, Scurr intends to examine the degree to which the personal and ideological convictions of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker shaped Canada’s approaches to Canadian- Soviet relations. The majority of scholars’ assessments of Diefenbaker’s Soviet policy unfavourably compare it to the so-called “golden age of Canadian foreign policy” shaped by preceding Liberal governments. Scurr argues this interpretation is unjust, primarily because it lacks a global perspective, and because it does not take into consideration the importance of domestic social and cultural influences. Using the Diefenbaker fonds, Scurr is paying particular attention to the hundreds of personal and formal letters and memorandums submitted to the government by various minority groups. He has also taken advantage of the massive newspaper clippings collection. The clippings, Scurr believes, will provide a glimpse into how the public interpreted Canada’s international position. Examining what information the public was being fed will allow Scurr to better interpret how the public influenced Diefenbaker’s Soviet policy.

Dwight Eisenhower, left, John Diefenbaker and Foreign Affairs Minister  JGD 1360 Howard Green in New York for a United Nations meeting Sept. 27, 1960.