UNIVERSITY 9J'

Volume 32 Numbef 31 Oct. 12, ~ 988

Cover: His doctor of philosophy degr:ee less than an hour old, Philip 11hanuveliVFhomas, Zoology, Inside: United Way shares the excitement with his wife, Annie Philip, and daughter, Anju Mary Philip, outside Where decisions will be made . . . . • . • . 1 War Memorial Hall following fall convocation OMB hearing set for November ...... 1 and the installation of Dr. as U ot: Segalls installation address . . • • • . . . . 3 G's fifth pi:esident last Friday. (See stor¥, page 1.) FFee trade tops greenhouse agenda . . . . 4 0

---At UNIVERSITY~GUELPH Guel'hhv_f-'

Collective responsibilities

The mantle of president and vice-chancellor of must be brought into sharper focus so that the the was donned by Dr. wisdom, skill and experience of its members Brian Segal last Friday in an insta llation cere- can be better used to invigorate the University's mony rich in pomp and pageantry. aspirations, he added. The installa tion address of U of G's fifth "As Guelph sets sights on the opportunities president (see page 3) contained no promises. which lie ahead, we must do so with a heightened Rather.Segal outlined the University's collective aware ness of our responsibilities to each other responsiblities for the future. and with a firm expression of our commitment Guelph has a unique opportunity - in fact, a to social justice and equity for all individuals responsibility - to pursue public policy and and groups in the University," said Segal. funding initiatives that will improve the teaching He urged the University not to demur from and research conditions for a ll universities and addressing the gender imbalances that exist. their students, he said, referring to last year's "Let us become more aggressive in ensuring national forum on postsecondary education, that equal access to our University is felt by all which he chaired. groups in society,'' he said, "and that our student The University must also magnify its response body reflec ts the ethnic mix of 's to the call to deal with global issues - agri· population.'' cultural, ecological, economical and social - and to do so in a way that allows its contributions Get an academic hat! to be seen and felt, he said. 11he University will also want to be sure that it At afternoon convocation, British scientist is fostering imagination, creativity, curiosity Dr. Roger Short received an honorary doctor of and the urge to discover in students, said Segal. science degree and addressed the graduating "Al the same time, society will expect our class. Retired Family Studies professor Jean graduates to have the values and motivation to Sabry was named professor emeritus. participate as active citizens.'' Leaming is one of the most important pursuits Basic and applied research at Guelph in all in life, said Short, and one should never forsake disciplines should continue to push the frontiers education. of knowledge, and become more transparent Quoting Ralph Waldo Emerson, he s'aid: "Be and more widely disseminated to the broadest not chilled, nor flattered ... neither dogmatized, possible constituencies, he said. nor accept another's dogmatism. Why should "As we collectively establish ways of enriching you renounce your right to traverse the starlit our undergraduate and graduate programs and deserts of truth for the primitive comforts of of strengthening our teaching, so must we nature, a house and a barn? Truth also has its explore the means through which our research roof, and bed and board. Make yourself necessary enterprise will grow and become stronger." to the world, and mankind will give you bread." Guelph will have to aggressively pursue ways Short told the graduates their education will Top from left: Chancellor William Stewart, of generating more funds, he said, a nd it will serve them well. "Ifyo u want to get ahead, get a MP Bill Winegard. Bottom from left: Dr. Roger of chair Ian Murray, also debate its academic and fiscal priorities. hat And make ii an academic hat!'' 0 Board Governors President Short, Segal and professor emeritw Jean Sabry. Brian Segal and Guelph's second president., T he roles of Board of Governors and Senate Pho1os by Jack Harrison. Photographic Servecc:s COU visit Segal forms executive group The presidents of U of G and Wilfrid Laurier versities have traditionally directed to studen1s, and two VP councils University will meet with senior students at these meetings are intended to gather infor· Paris District High School Oct. 18 to find out mation from students, their parents, teachers An executive group and two vice·presidents' secrerary. what they want from universities. and counsellors. Their comments will add to the councils have been established to work with Andy Barnard, Institutional Analysis and President Brian Segal and WLU president existing dialogue between universities and President Brian Segal on University-wide aca· Planning, internal audilor Scott Brown. Carl John Weir are co·hosting the visit on behalf of government on the issues of the quality of, demic and administrative decision-making Gonnan, director of Communications Services, the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), demand for and accessibility to university matters. and Ron Elmslie, director of Computing Ser- which is sponsoring a series ofseco ndary school programs. The execulive group - consisting of Prof. vices, will join this council once a month. visits across the province. Universities are interested in learning about Jack MacDonald, vice-president, academiC; The meetings of the President's Advisory The COU tour involves eight communities students' aspirations and worries, the programs Charles Ferguson, vice.president, administra· Council (PAC) have been moved from once a and is a response to the unprecedented demand they hope to enrol in and what they expect - in 1ion; Prof. Len Conolly, associate vice·pres ident, week to once a month. PAC will provide advice for university studies and record. high fiRit-year terms of quality - from the university experi· academic; Brian Sullivan, associate vice.presi- and be a place for the exchange ofinfonnation, e nrolments. Province.wide applications to ence. They are also interested in students' dent, student affairs; Derek Jamieson, director says Segal. universities were up nine per cent this year. At feelings about the heightened competition for of Institutional Analysis and Planning; and Both vice-presidents should have under them Guelph, the increase was 23 per cent. places at Ontario universities. 0 Gerry Quinn, director of Public Relations and their senior people and should meet regularly to Unlike the information programs that uni· Information and Alumni Affairs and Develop- review academic and administrative matters, ment, with University secretary Barbara Aber· says Segal. PAC is too large a forum to get into crombie as recording secretary - will meet the more technical discussions that are required,

biweekly with Segal. he says. 4 OMB gravel hearing set for Nov. 16 The academic vice·president's council, of ''My style is to have a group of senior which the president is also a member. will hold colleagues who participate actively in the most Puslinch Township's proposed official plan, Extensive environmental studies of the biweekly meetings chaired by MacDonald. The seniordecision·making process and who have a which includes several contentious new site commissioned by the University show council consists of chief librarian John Black, sense of ownership in University-wide deci- regulations that would limit aggregate ex- that the operation would not affect ground· Conolly, Sullivan, Jamieson. OAC Dean Free· sions," he says. "I like to see as many decisions traction, goes before a hearing of the water levels or quality. (See At Guelph Nov. man McEwen, Dean of Research Larry Milligan, that are in the jurisdiction of the president made Ontario Municipal Board Nov. 16. 7, 1987.) College of Arts Dean David Murray, OVC through a collective process." The University, TCG Materials and In conjunction with the aggregate pro- Dean Ole Neilsen, Graduate Studies Dean Decisions 1ha1 musl be made should come up several other companies requesting ap- ducers, St. Lawrence Cement, the University Doug Onnrod, acting FACS Dean Bruce Ryan, from the vice·presidents' councils to the execu· proval for aggregate operations will make also intends to use the 464·acre sire at CBS Dean Bruce Sells and CSS Dean John live group for review and to obtain some kind of presentations at the hearing, which is Highway 40J and the Hanlon Expressway Vanderkamp. consensus, says Segal. Of course, the president expected to last two months. to research and demonstrate how aggregate The council ofth e vice·president. administra- reserves the right to make the decision in those The proposed plan changed the original can be extracted with minimal environ- tion, chaired by Ferguson, will also meet bi· areas where there is no consensus. But because land designation from gravel extraction to mental affects. weekly. This group consists of Al Brown, of the "kind of chemistry that is positive" agriculture, and contains a clause pro- For more infonnation or a brochure director of Physical Resources: John Freeman, between the senior group and himself, he says, hibiting extraction below the water rable. concerning the University's real estate director of financial Services; John Mason, ifs unlikely rhat there will many decisions thal About 80 per cent of the University's plans, call the Real Eslate Office a1 Ext director of Adminisrrative Services; and Roy will have to be made separate from lhe con· deposit is below the water rable. 6 11 3. 0 Pella, director of Personnel, with Dale Lockie, sensus process. 0 assistant University secretary, as recording AT GUliLPH/Oct. 12, 1988 Coming events

Computing Seminar - " UNIX vs DOS vs OS/2," WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12 FRIDAY, Oct. 14 MONDAY, Oct. 17 noon, Computing Services seminar room. Seminar - "Self-Organization in the Nervous Sexual Assault Awareness Week - Film " Pro- Worship - Ro man Catholic Mass, 8: I 0 a.m., Seminar - "Changes in the T ime Concept: System: General Remarks," Pe1er Erdi, 2 p.m., ceed with Caution" and displ ay, all day, OVC; UC 533. Irreversibility and Periodicity," Peter Erdi, 3 MacKinnon 224. Film " A Sc rea m from Silence" and di scussion. Sexual Assault Awareness Week - Self-Defe nce p.m., MaoKinnon 224. Cycling Club - Puslinch Lake, 29 miles, 5 p.m., 8 p.m .. UC 44 1. Demonstration, noon, UC courtyard. Worship - Roman Catholic Mass, 5:10 p.m., Worship - Feminist and Chri sti an, I 0: I 0 a.m., Systematics Seminar - "Why Manton's Poly- UC 533. UC south doors. Macdonald Stewart Art Centre - Annual UC 533; Ecumenical Holy Communion, 12: I 0 phyletic Interpretation of Arthropods is Wrong: Ora ma - Beyond Mozambique, 8 p.m., Inner General Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; "Lawre n Harri s p.m .. UC 533; Im ma nuel Christian Fellowship, Uniramia Does Not Exist!" Jarmilla Kukalova- Stage, continues to Oct. 22, tickets $4.50 and and Lake Superior," Megan Bice, 8:30 p.m., 5 10 7 p.m., 287 Water St ; Community Fellow- Peck. 3 p.m., Animal Science 14 1. $5.50. lecture room, second fl oor. ship. 5 10 8 p.m., OTAS lounge, UC Level 5. Schofi eld Memorial Lecture - "Wildli fe Di- OEP Seminar - "Course and Lab Manuals," seases: So What? Who Cares?" Thomas Yuill , 4 TUESDAY, Oct. 18 THURSDAY, Oct. 20 noon, Blackwood Hall 2 11. p.m., War Memori al Hall, ticke1s at Ext 440 I. Lecture - " Human K1 ghts, " In es M unno, noon, OE P Discussion - "Tales of Tricks and Tech- Pathology Seminar - " Morphometric Analysis UC 103. SATURDAY,Oct.15 niques to Help Students Improve Thei r Writing,'' of the Canine Colon: An Approach to Objective Computing Seminar - .. PC/MARKS," noon. Continuing Education - "Managing Peopl e al noon, MacNaughlon 222. Criteria for the Di agnosis of Colitis," M. Spin ato, Computing Services semin ar room. Work," 9 a.m. 10 4 p.m., fo ur weeks, register at Our World - "Initiative in North American I I: I 0 a.m., Pathology 220. Concert - Paul Langill e, noon, UC counyard. Ext. 395617. Forestry: Third World Routes?" 12: I 0 p.m., UC Concert - Robert Silverman, pi ano, noon, Biochemistry Seminar - "Oxygen Free Radical Art Exhibition - "Arthur Hughes: The Lady 441. MacKinnon 107, free. Damage to DNA." Robert Floyd, 12: 10 p.m., with the Lilacs" and "One Hundred Years of Worship - Roman Catholic Mass, 12: I 0 p.m., Workshop - "The Art of Listening," noon to MacNaughton 222. Alice," continues to Nov. 13, noon to 5 p.m., UC 533; Inquiry into Catholi cism, 4 p.m., UC I :30 p.m., UC 3 18. OVC Seminar - "Respiratory Sero-Epidemio- Macdonald Stewart Art Centre. 334; Faithfully Curious, 5 p.m. UC 335. Seminar - "Self-Organization in the Nervous logic Studies;' Wayne Martin,John McDermott, Physics Colloquium - "Toward the Canadi an System: Some Models," Peter Erdi, 3 p.m., Tim Lesnick and Ken Bateman, 12:10 p.m., SUNDAY, Oct.16 KAON Factory," Erich Vogt, 4 p.m., Mac- MacKin non 224. Clinical Studies 508. Naughton 11 3. Worship - Relationships: The Central Concern Cycl ing Club - Fife Road (novice ride), 15 Sexual Assault Awareness Week - Wen-Do Continuing Education - "No Longer Together," of Jesus, 4 p.m., UC 335; Exploration in Medi- miles, 5 p.m., UC so uth doors. Course. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., UC 442, preregister in 7 p.m., six weeks, register at Ext. 395617. tative Prayer,5: I 0 p.m., UC 533;Social Evening, Leclure - "Zoo Medicine," Graham Crawshaw. UC 234. 6 to 9 p.m., UC 334/335. 7 p.m .• The Arboretum. Cycling Club - Everton, 29 miles, I 0 a.m., UC WEDNESDAY, Oct.19 Continuing Education - " More Grea1 Books," 7 south doors; Bike Workshop, 2 to 4 p.m., 6 1 FRIDAY, Oct. 21 p.m., eight weeks; register al Ext 395617. Tiffany St. W. Worship - Feminist and Christian, I 0: I 0 a.m., Wo TShip - Morning Worship Service, University UC 533; Ecumenical Holy Communion, 12: I 0 Worship -Roman Catholic Mass, 8: I 0 a. m., THURSDAY, Oct. 13 Bi ble Studies, 9 a.m., UC 441 ; Roman Catholic p.m., UC 533; Immanuel Christian Fellowship, UC 533. Mass, 10: I 0 a. m., Peter Clark Hall; Ecumenical 5 to 7 p.m., 287 Water St. ; Community Fellow- Calcium Club - " Membrane and Myofibril Pathology Seminar - "The Lymphocyte-Calcium Campus Mini stry, 8 p.m., UC 533. ship, 5 to 8 p.m., OTAS lounge. UC Level 5. f unction in Furazolidone-lnduced Cardiomy- Test fo r Malignant Hypert hermia Susceptibil- Arboretum -Autumn in the Arboretum: Guided Concert - Marty Putz, noon, UC courtyard. opathy," Sarni Qureshi, 11 :50 a.m., Pathology ity," Barbara Ka low, 11 :10 a.m., Pathology Walks al I and 3:30 p.m., Arboretum Nature OEP Seminar - "Electronic Grading," noon, 145. 220. Centre; Concert, Zephyr Wind Quintel, 2:30 Bl ackwood Hall 2 11. Conce rt - Alice Artzt and Wolfgang Weigel, guitar, noon, Mac Kinnon I 07. p.m., Arboretum Centre. Worship - Relati onships: The Central Concern of Jesus, 4 p.m., UC 335; Exploration in Medi - ta1ive Praye r, 5: I 0 p.m., UC 533: Social Evening, 6 to 9 p.m., UC 334/335. Continuing Education - "Heart of 1he Country: Briefly------Past, Present and Fu1 ure of Ontario Towns and Vill ages," 7 p.m., fo ur wee ks, register at Ext. Bulimia group forms Art centre open house What's on at The Arboretum 395617. The Counsell ing and Student Resource Centre The Macdonald Stewart Art Centre will hold its "Autumn Day in T he Arboretum" Oct. 16 is starting a group fo r U ofG.s tudentsstruggling annual open house Oct. 23 f.rom I to 5 p.m. features guided walks at I and 3:30 p.m. and a with the binging-purging syndrome, bulimia Coinciding with the event is the opening week- concert with the Zephyr Wind Quar1 et at 2:30 nervosa. Anyo ne interested in joining should end of lhe exhibition "Guerill a Tactics." Two p.m. The quartet's program will include "Quintet call Anne Bill ings at Ext. 3245 by Oct. 13. arti sts represented in the show, Dav id Rokey in E Fial Major, Op. 88" by Anton Reicha, and Juan Geuer, will be on ha nd at 2 p.m. to "T rois pieces breves" by Jacques lbert, " Ancient Satellite conference disc uss thei r work. For children aged 5 10 12, Hungarian Dances" by Ferenc Farkas, music At Guelph workshops will run every half hour from I :3 0 to from " Fiddler on the Roor· and " Roaring '20s T he Di vision of Continuing Education is pre- 4 p.m. exploring the world of Alice in Wonder- Suite." Admission is free. Al Guelph is published by the University se nt ing a live satelli te conference Oct. 13 land. A ti me slot should be reserved in adva nce. or Guelph fo r the University community featuring internationally known management Opening Oct. 15 at the centre are the exhibitions Guitarists perform and its friends every Wednesday except consultant Peter Drucker. The three~ pa rt lele· "Arthur Hughes: T he Lady with the Li lacs" and during December , J uly and August, when conference, which runs from 11 : 15 a. m. to 5:45 "One Hundred Years of Alice." Featured performers in the Department of a reduced schedule applies. p.m., ori ginates from San Diego, Californ ia . Music's T hursday noon-hour concert 0ct. 13 At Guelph is guided by an editorial The sessions will be fo llowed by a phone-in Walk, run, ride are guitarists Alice Artzl and Wolfgang Weigel. policy approved by lhe president of the question-and-answer period, during which mem- They will perform "French Suite Ill" by Bach Uni versity. A copy is ava il able on request bers of the Guelph audience will be invited to The Sunrise Equestrian Centre is holdi ng a ride- and "Les Dcux Amis" by Fernando Sor at 12: I 0 Views and opinions contained herein do submit questi ons to Drucker. Prof. Michael a-thon/run-a-thon /walk-a-thon Oct. 15 to raise p.m. and " Am Grabe der Geliebten" by Johann not necessar ily refl ect official Unive rsity Haywood, Consumer Studies, wi ll moderate the fu nds fo r its therapeutic riding program. Reg· Kaspar Mertz, " Valses Poeticos" by Enrique policy. Letters to the editor, opinions, proceedi ngs. For more in fo nnation, call Ext. istrati on is at 9 a.m. fo r wa lkers and runners and Granados and "Sonatina Canonica" by Mario news items, speeches, faculty and staff 3956. I 0 a. m. fo r riders at The Arboretum parki ng lot. Castelnuovo-Tedesco at I: I 0 p.m. The concerts activities, and other submiss ions are wel- Sponsor fo rms are available at the Central are in Room I 07, MacKinnon building. Ad- come. Deadline is seven days berore date of Focus on technology Student Association office, Level 2, University mission is free. issue unless othen vise specified. Cen1re. Sto ri es may be reprinted with acknow- The Guelph Chamber of Commerce presents a fo rum on "Canada's Technology Triangle in Theatre ticket notice ledgment or source. Fashion a la carte Editorial office: Public Relations and Action" Oct. 18 at the Guelph Holiday Inn. Cost is $30 per person, $ 10 fo r students. Registration If you have purchased tickets for the Nov. 18 Info rmation, Level 4, Uni versity Centre, The Whippletree restaura nt will present a fa ll perfo rm ance of T heatre in The T rees, please 519-824-4120, Ext. 3864. deadl ine is Oct. 14. Call 822-808 I for more info rm ation. and winter fa shion show Oct. 24 at noon. Call call the University Centre box office at Ex:t. Executive editor: Sandra Webster. As- fo r reserva1ions at E X: t. 3500. 3940. sistant editor: Barbara Chance. Editorial advisory board: Katherine A touch of dance Elliott, Counselling and Student Resource Centre; Fred Evers, Sociology and Anthro- The Departmenl of Athl etics will hold it s pology ; Martin Hodgson, Physical Re- ann ual dance workshop Oct. 15 from I 0: 15 Letters to the Editor sources; Walter Kehm, School of Land- a.m. lo 4 p.m. Jazz and modem dance classes wi ll be offered at the beginner level and ad- scape Architecture; Susan Mciver, Envi- Maimed bird offensive to life in captivity. Loons are not adapted to ronment al Biology; Francois Pare, Lan- vanced beginner level. There are also classes in jazz choreography and improvisation/composi- life on land (in nature, loons seldom come guages and Literatures; Vic Reimer, Per- I wish to express my distaste fo r the front ashore except to nest), which makes life fo r sonnelj Craig Sanderson, Central Student tion. Cost is $ 10 fo r one class or $24 fo r the cover of the Sep1. 28 issue of At Guelph, complete workshop ($7 and S 18 fo r students). a caged loon a difficult, stressful and , to my A~oc i a ti o n ; Frances Sharom, Chemistry w ~ i c h featured the photograph of the mind, unrealistic option. and Biochemistry; Roselynn Stevenson, For more details, call co-ordinator Cathy amputee loon. On the surface, the picture O'Brien at Ext. 2 152 or 22 16. As someone with concern for the well · Microbiology; Barbara Stewa rt, Family may have appeared harmless enough, but being of birds, I suggest 1hat most efforts to Studies Lab Schools; J oseph Woods, Watercolors on display the caption cast a different perspective on save the lives of permanently crippled birds Graduate Student Association; T rish the whole. Why, I ask, is the preservation of are misguided. We must ask the basic Walker, University Secretariat; and Sandra An exhibition of new watercolors by Prof. All an thi s now sadly maimed animal an achieve- question as to whose interests are being Webster and Gtrry Quinn, Public Rela- Austi n, English Language and Literature, opens ment worthy of front-page attention? served when such action is taken? The tions and Information. Oct. 16 al 2 p.m. at the Framing Experience, 35 T he loon is a superbly adapted waler animal has been effectively removed from Electronic mail- NETNORTH:DOISW Harvard Rd. Entitled "Cumbria and York shire," bird. The placement of its legs at the rear of the population, as would have been the at UoGuelph; CoSy:swebster the show continues until Oct 29. the body and the size of its webbed feel case had it died naturally from its injuries ISSN 0836-4478 make ii a powerful and hi ghly manoeuv- or with the humane assistance of a veter- Member: International Assoc iation or Learn to listen rable swi mmer. In addition, ils feet are inari an. In stead, it has been "saved" fo r Business Communicators, Public AffaiTS essential 10 its diving capability, its pursuit membership in a menagerie of biological Counci l for Education and Council for the T he Self-Help Centre and the Counselling and of prey and its intricate breeding and anomalies whose maintenance is question- Advancement and Support of Education. Student Resource Centre will hold a workshop territorial displays. What. then, is the future able and, to me, offensive. Postage paid in cash at first-class rates, on the " Art of Li stening" Oct. 20 from noon to of a one-legged loon? Permit 1149, Guelph, Onta rio N IG 2Wl. I :30 p.m. in Room 3 18, University Centre. The Clearly, rehabilitation cannot be contem- Prof. Sandy Middleton session is open to students, fac ulty and staff. For plated. Thus, the animal musl be relegated Zoology more in fo nnation, call Ext. 3245. AT GUELPH/Oct. 12, 1988 Installation address

"If we conduct our affairs with a sense of openness, if we share our knowledge, information ideas and differences in a context of tolerance, mutual concern and trust, no burden will be to~ heavy and no challenge will be too great."

The following is Dr. Brian Segal's instal- great enthusiasm to the opportunity to now, to transform from rhetoric into transparent and more widely disseminated lation address as president of the University serve the University and to serve the tangible reality, words and ideas that pro· to the widest possible constituency. As we of Guelph, given Oct. 7, 1988, at War individuals who contribute so much to its claim the importance of higher education collectively establish ways of enriching our Memorial Hall. vitality and progress. I pledge myself to do to our economy and society. To do this, we undergraduate and graduate programs and all that is possible to facilitate the Uni· in the universities will need to demonstrate of strengthening our teaching, so must we versity's continued development, to encour· that we can adapt even more quickly to a explore the means through which our " Madam Minister, Mr. Minister, your age its aspirations, to promote i1s achieve· planet characterized by an increasing rate research enterprise will grow and become Worship, Mr. Chancellor, Mr. Chairman of ments and to support its people. of change and internationalization. stronger. the Board of Governors, Dr. Matthews, In the five weeks since I arrived and in Maurice Strong speaking at the forum Ours is a university of grea1 diversity - colleagues, friends and family, thank you the period before I took office, it has been stated that 'as the application of know· diversity of programs, diversity of teaching, for being here today and for being a part of my pleasure to visit with many individuals ledge becomes 1he principal source of diversity of research and diversity of views. this most joyous occasion. and departments on campus. These visits, comparalive advantage in virtually every Diversity is a reason to rejoice as it expands To our graduates and to your families while by no means complete, have provided area of our economic life, we must look to our horizons, reinforces our democratic and friends, thank you for allowing me to me with a beginning insight into the culture our educational system to ensure that values and offers our students a variety of share this important day with you and to be of the University, the commitment and Canadians are provided with the know- choices and perspectives so that we mirror part of the celebration of your achieve- loyalty of its staff and alumni and the ledge, the skills, lhe attitudes and the the complexity and differentiation of our ments and the years of dedicated work quality of its students. One quickly dis· disciplines required to keep us in the fr6nt world. which enabled you to be here. Thank you, covers the excitement and enthusiasm ranks of the world economy.' As the University of Guelph moves also, to our faculty and staff, who through which permeate its people and which bear As I pointed out in my introductory ahead, we will never forgel the certificate their outstanding work and commitment witness to the towering accomplishments remarks to the same forum: 'We need not of our birth nor the commitment to provided you with a quality of education and high level of confidence embodied in accept a future that arrives on its own, but perpetuate its legacy. The Ontario Veter- second to none. the University's success. rather one which we shape, take hold of inary College has regained full accredi· Graduates, the University both salutes The University of Guelph owes much to and strive to form in the interests of all tation, for which many are to be congrat- and congratulates you. Let me assure you individuals whose talent, commitment and Canadians.' ulated, and the Ontario Agricultural that ours is a world where ambition is achievement continuously result in suc· Ours is a university which is rich in College. with the support of other colleges II encouraged and where you can still dream cesses for the University - success which human resources and progressive in out- within the University, is aggressively moving dreams. Nowhere on earth will you find the also derives from the purposes and values look. With achievement as our tradition ahead to implement many of the recom· opportunity greater for dreams and goals which bind its faculty, staff, students, and goal, we should approach the unfin· mendations of the 1ask force on agriculture. to become reality. alumni and governing bodies. ished challenges of the future with a com· As institutions mature, like individuals, And as you pursue your careers, I hope The University's progress over the years bination of satisfaction and impatience. they continue to change and develop. you will never forget that your willingness also owes much to my predecessors, Dr. Never has it been more acknowledged shedding past behaviors, but not their from time to time to temper private wants J.D. Maclachlan, Dr. , by Canadians and by so many throughout genetic form. And so we will plan, nol in the service of public needs will be both Prof. and Dr. Burton the world that urgent action is needed to through blind accep1ance of history and noble and central to your future and to that Matthews. Their enormous contribution to address global agricultural, ecological, past practices, bul through the interaction of our country. the growth and development of the Uni· economic and social problems. of alternalive and exciting possibilities. As You are here today with those who are so versity will long be admired and remem· Whether it is the billions of dollars being we mobilize our collective wisdom and close to you, and they, too. should be bered. Each during his tenure, responding spent on agricultural subsidies resulting in energy to shape the future, we must not congratulated as undoubtedly they were of to different challenges and opportunities, an ever-esaalating trade war and massive allow the power and reach of our diversi1y great support during the ups and downs of helped the University further ils mission, damage to our fa rmers, their families and 10 degenerace info the weakne -s of polar· your student career.-sharing with you the achieve its goals and enhance its reputation our rural communities, or global degrada· ization and narrowness. anxiety, fear, frustration, exhilaration and nationally and internationally. tion of our environment and ecological If we are to belier succeed in matching joy thal accompanies the learning process. To , whose contribution systems, or intense competition for world our accomplishments with our abililies, we I know how much having that support to the University of Guelph and to the markets and even more intense competi- will have 10 aggressively pursue ways of means. since I experience ii on a very University of Waterloo are transcended tion for scientific advantage. lhe call for generaling more resource fu nds. Our regular basis from my closest family, who only by his leadership in the enhancement action is loud and clear. alumni, our friends in the business, assoc· are all here today. of higher education in Ontario and in And the expectations of the public and of iations and foundalion world have already My wife. Bunny, Who at this very moment Canada, I extend on behalfof the University our governments is that universi1ies will contributed a great deal to the University. is totally embarrassed that I have included community our deep expression of gratitude pull their weight and do their share through And while we will not be afraid to ask for her in my remarks, is the person with and a fond farewell. The changes and the application, development and dissemi· more, and while we must continue to whom I can be most human, is my dearest expansion during the last five years have nation of knowledge. pressure our provincial government to provide more realistic operating funds, we companion and closest friend. She has that generated a momentum of perfonnance Our University, with itsenonnous capac· must also leave no stone unlumed in magical talent and boundless energy that that will carry us vigorously into the future. ities in teaching, scholarship, research and somehow allows her to combine her very The University of Guelph is proud to be extension, must magnify our response to finding more resources within those ele· ments of the University which support the demanding professional responsibilities a memberoftheCityofGuelph, Wellington this call and do so in a manner that allows with being a dedicated and caring mother, County and the technology triangle, and our contributions to be seen and felt. academic enterprise. This may indeed call for changes in wife and spouse of a university president. grateful for the support given to the Uni- Our students, who are so central to attitudes and in the way we run the Uni· Bunny, now that I have unwittingly caused versity by our city and by so many citizens everything we do, expect that when they within our city and region. graduate they should be capable of critical versity in the future. This means 1hat we you to blush, thank you for your under· may need 10 abandon some of the practices standing, tolerance, encouragement, advice We will strive to strengthen what are thinking, be adaptable and have the ana- of the pasl, though not the principles and and love. already sound relationships with our city lytic, substantive and communication ideals. Our three wonderful children and team· government and will continue to play an capacities required to perform in complex mates are also here. To Jill, Scott and aggressive role as a major partner in the environments. We will also want to besure Our Board of Governors and our Senn le Matthew, who have honored me with the technology triangle, al the same time as we that through our approaches to reaching are repositories of much wisdom and exper· privilege of being their father and who are seek ways of reinforcing the mutual bene- and learning, imagination. creativity, curi- ience and provide the University with the most generous of their love, time and fits the city and the University bestow on osity and the urge to discover will be infrastructure through which we can and support - the latter for me as well as for each other. fostered in all of our students. will debate and shape our academic and our interuniversity squads, except for Jill, But the University of Guelph is much At the same time. society will expect our fiscal priorities. The role of our 1wo who was traded to Queen's - thanks. You more than a university serving regional graduates to have 1he values and motivation governing bodies must be brought into really are the best. needs. Our programs of teaching and re· to participate as active citizens in our sharper focus so 1ha1 the wisdom, skill and I am also delighted that my brothers, search, our students and alumni have a voluntary, community and political insti· experience of these bodies can be better Hugh and Seymour, and my sister·in-law, provincial, national and international tutions. Lise Bissonene pul ii simply when called upon 10 invigorate the University's Donna, and my charming and always dimension. We stand as a leader in theCanaclian she said that 'we must henceforth produce aspirations. beaming niece, Jacqueline, could be here university system and have a uniqueoppor· people whose minds are sound before they As we set our sighls on the opportunities today. We are all so very much a part of tunity - in fac1, a responsibility - to are filled.· which lie ahead, we musl do so with a each other's lives, sharing our frustrations, actively pursue public policy and funding There are very few sectors of society that heightened awareness of our responsibil- hopes. achievements and the occasional initiatives that will improve the teaching can afford the luxury of isolation. And ities to each other and with a fi rm expression late-night pastrami sandwich. and research conditions for all universities vestiges of academic.seclusion, whereappro· of our commitment to social justice and I am especially pleased that Bunny's and their students. priate. should be removed if we are to equity for all individuals and groups in the parents, Becky and Morris Marcovitch, The national forum on postsecondary respond effeclively and more systemically University and in the larger society. to the interdependent nature of our world. could be here to join us in this celebration. education, held almost a year ago, laid the Lei us nol demur from addressing the But, of course. we have been talking about They are true friends and greal supporters foundalion for what may be, indeed, whal gender imbalances which ex.ist in our midst the need for more inlerdisciplinary work of our family. most think must be, 1he dawn of a new era and let us become more aggressive in Mr. Chancellor, may I express to you, to in postsecondary education in Canada. I for many years. ensuring that equal access to our Uni· And while our call for change has been our Board of Governors and to the Uni· put to you the proposition that the forum versity is felt by all groups in society and versity community my tribute of gratitude was only a beginning instrument in stimu· aggressive and eloquent, our actions h~ve 1hat our student body reflects the ethnic been quite timid. Nevertheless, gradualism for the honor of having been chosen as the lating public debate. Questions of funding, mix of Ontario's population. federal-provincial relations, accessibility, wilh perceptible speed is a modes1 victory University's fifth president and vice· What strikes me so forcibly is that if we quality and accountability cannot be sepa· awaiting further action - action which chancellor. My family and I have been conduct our affairs with a sense ofo penness, rated from the broader realities of our should arrive at the University of Guelph deeply moved by the sincerity and wannlh if we share our knowledge, information. political culture and from public percep- more quickly because of the exciting of the welcome we have received and the ideas and differences in a context of kindnesses that have been l:iestowed on us tions about universities that make up this proposals currently before us. Our basic and aplJlied research, in all 1olerance, mutual concern and trust, no by so many faculty, slaff, students and culture. burden will be too heavy and no challenge Never has it been more necessary, never disciplines, should continue to push the alumni. will be too great." 0 Mr. Chancellor, I look forward wi1h has the sense of urgency been greater than frontiers of knowledge and become more

AT GUELPH/Oct. 12, 1988 Personals Personnel report ---- For Sale: Goalie trapper, child's Judo uit, As of At Guelph deadline Oct. 7, the following lation/ Re erve, Library. Salary range: cone and nut wreaths, Ext. 3044 or 822- opportunities were available: $291 .86 minimum; $338.48 job rate (level 2089 evenings. Avocado fridge and stove, Part-'Fime Assistant, Off-Campus Housing, 5); $460.78 maximum. Ext. 6262. Wooden shutters, two 12" x 32" Department of Residences. Salary rate: $8.34 Secretary II. Employment Services and and eight 7" x 32"; kitchen garbage disposal; per hour. Training, Personnel Deparotment. Salary ultra onic humidifier; large room humidifier, Research Associate, Sulawe i Regional range: $320. 11 minimum; $369.95 job rate Ext. 355 1 or 836-2868. 1986 Renault Development Project. Salary range: $23,670 (level 5); $460.78 ma"imum. Alliance, low mileage, 823-2159 after 5 minimum; $29,587 midpoint; $35,505 p.m. Chesterfield, three years old, 658- maximum. Lt is the University's policy to give prior 9267. Large collection N-Guage model rail- consideration to on-campu applicants. To road equipment and accessories; Inglis elec- The following positions were available to determine the availability of University tric dryer; table saw and radial arm saw, E"t. on-campus employees only: employment opportuniities, contact 3676 or 62 1-4779 evenings. Employment Services and Training, Level Clerk II, Horticultural Science. Salary range: 5, Univer ity Centre, or telephone 836-4900. For Rent: Large back plit in Orangeville, $320.11 minimum; $369.95 job rate (level furniture and appliances negotiable, avail- 5); $460.78 maximum. able November to May, non-smoker , no Secretary II, Environmental Health and pets, rent negotiable, 1-941-7193 evenings. Safety Department. Salary range: $320.11 Furnished three-bedroom house in quiet minimum; $369.95 job rate(level 5); $460.78 Novia Scotia village, ideal for professor on maximum. Visitors-- abbatical, one hour from agriculture college, Library Assistant I, track 2. Circu- two hour from Halifa", available on monthly Prof. Y.D.A. Senanayake, director of the or annual basis, 837-0685 after 6 p.m. Four- postgraduate institute of agriculture a~ the bedroom Alberta split home in prime loca- UniveFsi ty of Peradeniya, SFi Lanka, will tion, includes appliances and drapes, avail- vi it U of G from Oct. 21 to 25 under the able Dec. I , references required, $960 a sponsor hip of the Association of Universities month plus utilities, Jim Chung, 822-6730, In touch-- and College of Canada. Ext. 226, days or 1-664-2461 evenings. While here, Senanayake will work with Campus tours are in full swing for the fall faculty to develop general criteria and Wanted: House to rent in Fergus for family semester. To date, about 450 students, protocol statements for split programs and of four, fat. 33 17 or 843-2095 after 5 p.m. parents and guests from Orillia, Lindsay, links between univeFsities foF graduate Four-drawer filing cabinet, Bauer I 00/ I 000 Oshawa, , Hamilton, Baden and tudies. Specific relationships between his Supreme boy's used skates. sizes 5 and 5 Geo(.getown have visited the carnpus. institution and Guelph will be explored. 1/2, in good condition, Ext. 3044 or 822- Last week, Chuck Cunningham, assistant Senanayake will tour the University all 2089 evenings. Compact hatchback such as registrar, liaison, met with 250 prospective day Oct. 2 1 and work with faculty Oct. 24. Honda, Mazda or Cavalier, 1985 or newer, students and many of their teachers from 13 Thi will cuhninate in a meeting at 3: 10 p.m. fat. 2 125 or 82 1-4984. high schools in Nova Scotia, and Keith in Room 427, University Centre, to which Alnwick, associate registrar, admissions, met all intere ted parties are invited. Gn Oct. 25, Available: Full-day child-care program with with a number of students at CEGEPS in he will visit ome department and schools trai ned, experienced day-care provider, Montreal. to discuss pecific proposal for plit pro- crafts and outdoor play, near University, U ofG liaison officers also visited school grams. age 2 to 5, 763-5462 or write OVC Box in Woodstock, Ingersoll, Norwich, Listowel, 131. Word processing using WordPerfect, Galt, Brantford and Orangeville. Next week, •• quick and reliable, Lisa, 822-1438 after presentations will be made at schools in Dr. Reter Erdi of the HungaFian Aeademy of 5:30 p.m. Typing, data entry, word pro- Chatham, Blenheim, Ridgetown, Wallace- Scienees Central Research In titute for cessing, WordPerfect, quick turnaround, burg, North Bay, Mattawa, Kanata and Physics will visit the University from Oct. I 6 pickup and delivery, 824-2426. Ottawa. to 29. Erdi ha wide professional and research interests that encompass reaction kinetics, brain modelling and mathematics, fine art, perception and biology. His most recent research is in the area of self-organization in Greenhouse growers meet the nervous system and the '1borderline" between art and science. He ha just pub- The impact of free trade on Canadian greenhouse growers will be the subject of the opening lished "Mathematical Model of Chemical address at the 10th annual Canadian Greenhouse Conference Oct. 21 and 22 on carnpus. Reactions" in Nonlinear Scie11ee: Theory and Specially designed for greenhouse growers and their employees, the conference thFives on Applications. its non-profit, no-frills approach to providing practical information for the industry. IDuFing the first week of hi visit, Erdi will Vic Ball, vice-president of the George J. Ball Go. of Chicago, and Ray van Staalduinen, be located in the Department of Mathematics general manager of the Ontario Flower Growers Co-op, will open the conference at 9:45 and Statistic , in Room 4338 of the Mac- a.m. Oct. 2 1 with a discussion of the future of greenhouse operations and the effects of free Naughton building, at Ext. 6557. During the trade. second week, he will be located in the More than 1,500 growers are expected to attend this year's conference, which will include Department of Psychology, in Room 536 0£ a large trade show and seminars on bedding plant plug produetion and biological pest the MacK1nnon building, at fa.t. 3512. control. An 18-foot by 30-foot greenhouse donated by Frank fonkman and Sons Ltd. will While on campus, Erdi will deliver a help accommodate the 110 exhibitors. seFies of lecture , beginning Oct. 17 at 3 p.m. The Jonkman structure is the fourth greenhouse donated by the industry to support the with "Change in the Time Concept: Irre- annual greenhouse conference and the University's horticultural research program. versibility and Periodicity" in Room 224, The Canadian Greenhouse Conference is a joint effort of the Department oliHorticultural MacKinnon building. Fellowing the lecture, Science, Flowers Canada, the Ontario Ministey of Ag~iculture and Food, the Ontallio there will be a wine and cheese paFty in the Greenhouse V:egetable Growers Marketing Board, Canadian Region Bedding Plants Inc. and Faculty Club, Level 5, University Centre, Allied lfrades. 0 from 4 to 6 p.m. 0