Page 6 The Bulletin /C[ /C[ The Bulletin Page 7 2GGTUEGNGDTCVGU[GCTU By Tamara Bodi It has been said that one who plants a received from a gram among all offices on campus. Research News tree plants a hope. On the morning of May peer.” the programs I While the bones of the program have umanitoba.ca/research 14th a tree will be planted in Buller lawn That year knew of across strengthened over the years, the heart of as part of a ceremony to commemorate Prouten and Dr. Canada.” the program remains the same. In more more than 20 years of student-to-student Walker trained a As demand than 20 years, hundreds of student vol- nurturing, community, growth and hope small group of for a student- unteers have become Peers. In that same Minerologist Receives at the University of Manitoba. student volun- based support time, thousands more have benefited by 5K$ZDUG5HFLSLHQWV /CLQT0CVKQPCN#YCTF Peer Advisors, known today as Peers: teers to be a sup- group grew, the dropping by the cozy drop-in centre in Students Helping Students, was started in portive, confi- need to sustain University Centre to talk about many of The Rh Awards were established in 1973 by the Winnipeg Rh Institute, now the Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation, from funds set HQT.KHGŏU9QTM 1987 by Gerry Prouten of the university’s dential resource the program the same issues as they did in 1987: birth aside from the sale and production of medical formulae. These honours are given to researchers who are in the early stages of health service and Dr. Lilly Walker of the to other students grew as well, and control, exam stress, health and dating. their research careers and who display exceptional innovation, leadership and promise in their respective fields. Past winners have counseling service. They recognized that on personal, aca- both Student Af- A better way of looking at Peers might become internationally-known researchers, so this recognition of early success augurs well for the future. Each winner receives information and education about health demic and health fairs and UMSU be the little engine that could. One of its $10,000 for future research. One award is normally made in each of the areas of applied sciences, health sciences, humanities, and wellness issues needed to be available matters. gave financial hallmark initiatives was the highly popu- interdisciplinary studies, natural sciences and the social sciences. to all University of Manitoba students. “Conse- assistance, with lar and award-winning Bathroom Betty “As I was the only health educator on quently, the pro- From left: Mitchel Tripple, volunteer; Holly enough money and Johnny poster program, where stu- Health Sciences gram was much Maclean, volunteer; Heather Morris, Chair of to later on to hire dents could anonymously write questions campus, I realized that I had an enormous Dr. Xiao-Jian Yao, medical microbiology, for his research on the functions of viral and cellular proteins broader in scope Peers Steering Committee and former Peer; a student part in washroom stalls, and in consultation challenge with close to 20,000 students that facilitate the nuclear entry and replication of HIV and the development of a new anti-HIV approach and more power- and Brandy Usick, Director of Student Advocacy time to manage with medical staff, Peers would then post and limited resources to reach them all based on host innate antiviral machinery. The ultimate goal of his research is to develop new and effec- ful than it would and former Peer. volunteers and the answers. with vital health information,” explains tive antiviral strategies against HIV infection. He is also collaborating on a global effort to determine the have been had it the Peers office. Most recently, the program was Geologist, philosopher and educator rec- Prouten. “I believed that students would pathogenesis of the newly emerging H5N1 influenza virus. His collaborators include colleagues at the just addressed health concerns,” says Because the training is intense, the honoured at the 25th annual Volunteer ognized for his “groundbreaking” work be the best vehicle for teaching and McGill University, University of Montreal, University of Toronto, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New Prouten. “The breadth of the program, Registrar’s Office has for several years Manitoba dinner with the prestigious spreading that important information as York, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Manitoba Centre for Proteomics Dr. Frank Hawthorne, a mineralo- with the involvement of staff and the offered an official transcript annex that Mayor’s Volunteer Service Award in the we know that kind of information is best and Systems Biology, and Drs. F. Plummer and K. Fowke. His research has been published in the Journal gist in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of students, provided a unique peer pro- recognizes students as having completed human services category. of Biological Chemistry, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Journal of Virology, PloS ONE, Retrovirology and Environment, Earth, and Resources, was the program’s 100-plus hours of training. Staff, students and faculty are invited Antiviral Research. honoured today for lifetime achievement Today, training is conducted through the to attend the tree planting ceremony to in teaching and scholarship in the natural Faculty of Engineering Student Counselling and Career Centre honour two decades of Peers volunteer- sciences. Faculty Positions and program administration is provided ism on Wednesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. After Humanities The Killam Prize, Canada’s most dis- by the Student Advocacy office. Today’s a short program in front of Buller Build- Dr. Roisin Cossar, history, for her research on the social history of religious culture on the Italian penin- tinguished annual award for outstanding Peers also do volunteer placements in ing all are invited inside for a reception sula during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Her work aims to expand the traditional focus of social career achievements, was announced in The University of Manitoba offers students and faculty a vibrant learn- various groups, faculties, programs and in Marshall McLuhan Hall. history on kinship networks and economic activities to include the religious activities of men and women Ottawa. The $100,000 Prize is awarded ing community, exceptional facilities and the chance to explore ideas, of varying social status. Her research profile was cemented by the publication of her by Brill monograph to distinguished scientists and schol- challenge assumptions and turn theory into reality. With over 30,000 stu- entitled The Transformation of the Laity in Bergamo, 1265-c. 1400, in 2006. She has been appointed one ars at leading Canadian institutions. dents, faculty, and staff, and offering 82 degree programs, our university of the four editors of The Medieval Review, a prestigious scholarly online journal based at the University Hawthorne was among five who we so plays a key role in the social, cultural, and economic well-being of our of Indiana. She was formally inducted as a corresponding fellow of the Ateneo di Scienze, Lettere e Arti di honoured. community and our world. 5KPIKPIHQTVJGKTUWRRGTCPF0CVKQPCN6KVNG Bergamo (Italy) in 2007. The Killam Prizes were inaugurated in 1981 and financed through funds do- The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Manitoba is expanding its capacity By Tamara Bodi nated to the Canada Council by Mrs. Dor- Many of Canada’s ears and continuing to advance its strength in design education across all of our under- Interdisciplinary othy J. Killam in memory of her husband, were tuned to CBC Radio’s graduate engineering programs. Dr. Brian Lewthwaite, curriculum, teaching and learning, for his research in the area of science curricu- Izaak Walton Killam. The Prizes were National Radio Competition The Faculty invites applications for six tenure track positions at the rank of As- lum and education. His research has naturally evolved into related areas of research: science curriculum created to honour eminent Canadian sistant/Associate Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience. for Amateur Choirs recently, reform, factors affecting science program implementation, chemistry teacher development, Aboriginal teacher scholars and scientists actively engaged These positions are within the areas of our CEAB-accredited programs including: and for good reason. The development in science, creativity in science teaching, factors influencing science pedagogy, and models in research, whether in industry, govern- Biosystems Engineering (position 07367), Civil Engineering (position 07368), University of Manitoba Singers of science teacher education. He is co-director of the Centre for Research in Youth, Science Teaching and ment agencies or universities. Computer Engineering (position 07369), Electrical Engineering (position was a finalist in the university Learning (CRYSTAL). He recently won a University Teaching Service Outstanding Professor Award. He is a The Killam announcement describes choir category, and ended up 07370), Manufacturing Engineering (position 07371) and Mechanical Engineer- teaching scholar whose science teaching and learning and outreach efforts have resulted in a number of Hawthorne as “one of the world’s fore- taking third place. products that serve to advance the field. He was awarded “Best Paper Presented” by the Learning Environ- most Earth scientists.” His work combines ing (position 07372) with a starting date of July 1, 2008 and/or July 1, 2009. In all, 37 University of Qualified candidates must: 1) bring knowledge and experience in the application ment Special Interest Group at the American Education Research Association, the top-tier forum for sharing chemical theory and mathematics with Manitoba students, directed by Faculty of performed “Son de la Loma,” a Cuban folk of engineering design to the respective departmental programs; 2) hold an earned educational research in North America in 2007. new and innovative ways of understand- Music Professor Elroy Friesen, sang their song arranged by Canadian composer Ph.D. degree in an Engineering discipline; 3) within an acceptable period of time ing minerals, and has led to groundbreak- hearts out in Canada’s largest and longest- Jonathan Quick, and “There is Sweet become registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Natural Sciences ing research on crystal structures and running choral competition. Friesen adds Music,” by Sir Edward Elgar in front of an crystal chemistry of complex minerals, of the Province of Manitoba. that simply making the final round of the audience at Westminster United Church. Dr. Jason D. Fiege, physics and astronomy, for his research in the area of computational astrophysics, and to advances in a number of topical ar- Preference will be given to candidates who complement the academic needs and CBC competition earns a choir the rank of They competed against university choirs demonstrated by applications of “Ferret”, a powerful genetic algorithm code for optimization, modeling and eas, including environmental mineralogy research profile of the Faculty (http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/engineering/), with a one of the finest amateur choral organi- located in venues across Canada; a judg- visualization, to various areas in astrophysics and other disciplines. His algorithm is designed to optimize and the disposal of high-level wastes. demonstrated interest in design in their individual areas of specialty. Successful can- zations in the country. The University of ing panel in Toronto listened in in real multiple objectives simultaneously and its linkage-learning algorithm is a unique innovation that overcomes A philosopher, theorist, experimen- didates will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate courses with substantive Manitoba Singers was the lone choir from time and announced the winner. Later difficulties and allows the code to efficiently solve large optimization and data-modelling problems. His re- talist and respected mentor to young design content, develop and teach graduate level courses, develop an externally-funded Manitoba in the competition. some of the performances were broadcast search is developing innovative new software and algorithms to explore the structure of dark matter in the scientists, Hawthorne has assembled a research program with industry and/or public-sector partnerships, and provide men- “It was a very big deal for us, as all on CBC Radio Two. universe, the interstellar medium in other galaxies, the geometry of magnetic fields in star forming regions world-class group of colleagues at the toring to internationally-trained engineers enrolled in the IEEQ Program (umanitoba. of choral Canada listens in on our per- The singers can be seen singing the within our own Galaxy, and improved treatment plans for cancer therapy in collaboration with researchers University of Manitoba, where he is a ca/engineering/ieeq). Persons with previous professional experience in industry or the formance here in Winnipeg,” says choir Cuban song at a recent rehearsal at: www. at CancerCare Manitoba. distinguished professor of geological director and Prof. Friesen. public sector are particularly encouraged to apply. Rank and salary will commensurate youtube.com/watch?v=EUCKa8K687Y. sciences. Hawthorne has received many The University of Manitoba students with experience and qualifications. Social Sciences awards, including the principal medals The newly completed Engineering and Information Technology Complex is a Dr. Susan Frohlick, anthropology, for her research on globalization and gender with a special focus on for research from the Royal Society of state-of-the-art facility for teaching and research. Winnipeg is a city known for its UM Merit Awards for 2006 and 2007 tourism. Her research analyzes the construction of representations, identities, and social relations among Canada, Mineralogical Association of Can- high standard of living, affordable housing, and rich cultural scene, fine dining, tourists and local populations from the perspective of local and global cultures and individual subjects ada, Mineralogical Society of Great Britain professional sports, and proximity to outstanding wilderness areas that offer out- and agency. She has conducted research in the Costa Rican Caribbean on North American and European and Geological Association of Canada. He door activities in all seasons. Applications and nominations for the Merit Awards for UMFA members are now being ac- women’s sex tourism. Her research has connected to several larger debates within the field of cultural was awarded a Canada Research Chair in Crystallography and Mineralogy (2001), The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and cepted. The awards are for the calendar years 2006 and 2007. anthropology. She is also conducting a research project with the Sexuality Education Resource Centre in Winnipeg, investigating women’s use of the Internet in forging new modes of sexual and intimate sociality. an Officer of the Order of Canada (2006), men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons Article 25 of the Collective Agreement between The University of Manitoba and The Univer- and a Foreign Member of the Russian with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, sity of Manitoba Faculty Association provides for Merit Awards of $3,000 each. She has published several articles in respected international journals including: City & Society, Gender, Place & Culture, and Tourist Studies. Academy of Sciences (2006). Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Application materials, $ZDUGVZLOOEHDYDLODEOHLQIRXUVSHFL¿HGFDWHJRULHV The Killam Fund at the Canada including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of a) Teaching - up to eight (8) awards; Council was valued at approximately Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Applicants should forward a Social Sciences b) Research, Scholarly Work, and Other Creative Activities - up to eight (8) awards; $70.4 million as of March 31, 2007. The detailed curriculum vitae, a statement describing teaching and research interests, Killam Trusts, which fund scholarship c) Service - up to six (6) awards; and Dr. Jason Leboe, psychology, for his research in the area of memory and perception. He has used an and names and addresses (fax/email included) of three references. Consideration of and research at four Canadian universi- d) Any combination of Teaching, Research, Scholarly Work and other Creative Activi- “heuristic” analysis of human memory in his investigations on how people perform simple perceptual judge- applicants will begin June 1, 2008 and will continue until suitable candidates are ments. His research also helps provide guidance on what types of learning experiences will help subsequent ties, a research institute and the Canada ties, and Service - up to eight (8) awards. identified. completion of a task. He is involved in several interdisciplinary collaborative research projects including the Council, are valued at approximately Please refer to the position number in all correspondence. department of marketing study on better understanding how exposure to unrealistic idealized female im- $400 million. 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Do you remember graduated from the one particular teacher University of Mani- who made a real differ- toba. “Natali was a ence in your life? Did he wonderful student,” or she go that extra mile recalls Mitchler. “She and help you during was very dedicated, a crucial time in your with a real talent for educational develop- physics.” ment? Mitchler says On May 1, outstand- her model for her ing graduating students high school teach- from faculties at the ing style came from University of Manitoba a teacher she had at saluted teachers from St. Mary’s Academy. kindergarten to univer- “It’s all about mak- sity who have made an ing connections with impact on their lives. students at their level, One common sharing your life and theme among students creating a bond.” who nominated their She adds: “Teach- teachers was “going ers don’t often get to above and beyond.” see the product of Many students recalled their efforts. But when their fond memories it does happen, you of teachers who stayed get renewed hope, after school with them even through some or coached them after of the frustrations that school hours to per- come in other aspects sonally assist them with of your job. Having projects, homework, Photo by Bob Talbot Natali come to see me sports or preparing for Natali Serrano, graduating chemistry student (second from left), gives her tribute to teachers Dr. Frank Hruska, chemistry and tell me I was her exams. (far left) and Dr. Patricia Mitchler, Kelvin High School as Dr. EmĘke Szathmàry looks on. selection was very re- Jennifer Sykes is Famuyide is graduating with fond memo- teacher. Serrano explains that, “Dr. Mich- freshing. It made my graduating from the Faculty of Educa- ries of her high school physics teacher, ler’s style really worked for me. Although day and was most meaningful because I tion this year and selected Ms Geeta Per- Raffaele Borelli. “As a teacher, he was she required detailed notes, she really had been in her position, too.” saud as her most memorable secondary always encouraging,” she says. He was made physics real to us in the classroom. “This was one of the most memorable teacher, from École Seven Oaks Middle very supportive of you whether you were I was impressed that I was actually able events of the university year,” says Dr. School. “She created real experiences getting a 70 or a 90; what mattered more to measure the mass of an electron!” In Cheryl Kristjanson, director of University for kids, not simply work,” Sykes notes. was seeing you try.” Borelli remembers university, Dr. Frank Hruska also made in- Teaching Services. “Every year, there are As for her university professor of note, Famuyide as a neat young woman, hard class work interesting. “He used humour at least a few students’ stories that really Sykes picked Barbara McMillan. About working and never afraid to ask for help. in his classes and left a lasting impression touched our hearts as they recalled the her, Sykes says, “She brought the world “It’s nice to get feedback that you actu- on me. I came out of it having learned men and women who made such a dif- into our classroom. Once, she brought a ally make an impact in the classroom,” a lot, although at the time it seemed an ference in their lives.” pile of soil into the classroom to help us says Borelli. impossible amount of work.” learn ways to teach kids about biology. It In the faculty of Science, Natali Ser- In a remarkable twist, Serrano ac- For the complete list of honored really let us see how we could bring life rano selected Dr. Patricia Mit chler from knowledged Mitchler, who herself nomi- teachers and professors, please see into our schools.” Kelvin High School as her memorable nated a teacher for recognition when she umanitoba.ca In the Faculty of Pharmacy, Omo 7PKXGTUKV[QH/CPKVQDCŏU #ITKEWNVWTG4QY $WUKPGUU5VWFGPVU6CMG*QPI-QPI School Continues to Set Records professional investors. Advotech defeated teams from Switzerland, Hong Kong and Doors Open at the University Oregon in the final round, bringing home of Manitoba this year will feature a total of $11,000 in cash. Advotech’s plan “Agriculture Row,” one of the oldest called for the commercialization of two and most interesting parts of the Fort medical device technologies developed Garry Campus. The tour will include in Israel for the orthopedic market. Ad- the Agricultural Lecture Block, Taché votech’s use of Israeli technology builds Hall, the Georgian style Home Eco- on the strong relationship developed nomics Practice House (now Alumni between the Stu Clark Centre for En- House) and the Art Barn among oth- trepreneurship at the Asper School of ers. A historic photo exhibition and the Business and leading research universi- recently published history of the Fac- ties and incubators in Israel. Advotech ulty of Agricultural and Food Sciences also won the elevator pitch competition will enhance the tour. There are many at HKUST. stories to be told about this area of the The Hong Kong win comes at the campus going back to its origin as the heels of a benchmark year for the Stu campus of the Manitoba Agricultural Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship. Team College. Tours begin at the west side Advotech recently won a round at the New of the Agriculture Building. Venture Championship, University of Or- egon, and in February, it won the elevator Featured Buildings pitch at University of Louisville’s Cardinal Taché Hall (1912) Challenge Business Plan Competition. Art School Barn (1912) Advotech receives the grand champion award. From left: HKUST Prof. Steven DeKrey, In March, three other Asper School of Dairy Science Building (1913) senior associate dean & director of MBA Program, Asper School of Business students Business students brought home a total Agricultural Engineering Building David Mowat and Taren Gesell, and HKUST Prof. Stephen Nason, contest chair. of $45,000 in prizes and in-kind services (1913) Photo courtesy the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology International Business Plan Competition website from Carnegie Mellon University’s 2008 Agricultural Lecture Block (1913) The University of Manitoba business Competition. It is one of the world’s McGinnis Venture Competition. Agriculture Building (1956) team called Advotech and consisting of leading graduate student entrepreneurial Since 1995, the Centre’s teams have Home Economics Practice House Asper School of Business students Taren events, and is known for attracting busi- had 40 first-place finishes, keeping its (now Alumni House) (1939) Gesell and David Mowat and Faculty of ness student entrepreneurs from top director, Robert Warren, as the record Medicine student Chris Lu was recently universities in Asia, North America and holder for the business school advisor Saturday, May 24, 2008 named grand champion at the Hong Europe. with the most number of wins at interna- Guided Tours at Kong University of Science and Technol- Teams pitched their business plans tional business school competitions. 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm ogy (HKUST) International Business Plan to leading Hong Kong executives and