June 5, 2008 Vol. 44 No. 18 The University of Western Ontario’s newspaper of record www.westernnews.ca PM 41195534

‘Cue the insanity’ Volunteering New faculty Student and accessibility advocate Jeff Preston is Family Medicine professor Evelyn A one-time freelance musician is cutting a wide swath across Ontario in his wheelchair Vingilis works to inspire young girls playing a different tune these days march from London to Ottawa. We checked out his about the excitement of science. as a corporate law professor. entertaining blog. Page 5 Page 7 Page 14

Mining a new generation No ticket? Watch convocation live on net of economic geologists Visitors to Western’s website will have the opportunity to access live and on-demand broadcasts of this spring’s convoca- tion ceremonies. B y Pa u l Ma y n e Live video broadcasts will be accessible from a link on Wes- tern’s main page – www.uwo.ca. ith a worldwide shortage Ceremonies will be broadcast in their entirety including of economic geologists opening remarks, honorary degree recipient’s address and the Wand growing demand for bestowing of degrees. A complete schedule of convocation cere- natural resources, the Earth Sci- monies with honorary degree recipients can be found below: ences department is embarking on Monday, June 9 - 10 a.m. – a multi-million dollar initiative to CBC broadcaster Peter Mansbridge become the premier national insti- tution for graduating entrepreneur- Monday, June 9 - 3:30 p.m. – ial geologist-explorers. International development promoter Paul Polak The ambitious $41.7-million ini- Tuesday, June 10 - 10 a.m. – tiative, to which the university has Sports medicine pioneer Peter Fowler committed $23.1 million, will cre- Tuesday, June 10 - 3:30 p.m. – ate a demand for new academic Lawyer and community builder Angus McKenzie and research positions, new labo- Wednesday, June 11 - 10 a.m. – ratory space and further building Public policy expert Anne Golden upgrades, and drive new courses and field school expansions over the Wednesday, June 11 - 3:30 p.m. – next six years. Cardiac surgeon Allan Lansing The remaining $18.6 million will Thursday, June 12 - 10 a.m. – be raised through donations from Aboriginal artist Daphne Odjig industry and partners. Thursday, June 12 - 3:30 p.m. – Dean of Science David Wardlaw Distinguished scientist Malcolm Chisholm says he is thrilled to be part of the largest fundraising endeavour and Friday, June 13 - 10 a.m. – departmental transformation in his Social justice advocate Glenda Simms academic career. Friday, June 13 - 3:30 p.m. – “The goal is to enhance signifi- ‘Common Law’ expert Sir David Williams cantly economic geology education Those unable to catch the live broadcast will still be able to and research at Western, and to access on-demand video broadcasts of the honorary degree graduate a new generation of eco- recipients’ addresses. Links to the on-demand broadcasts will nomic geologists,” he says. be included in coverage of the events posted on Western News’ “Western should become the des- web pages. tination of choice in Canada for Keep an eye on the Western main page or the Western News undergraduate and graduate stu- main page (communications.uwo.ca/com/) for coverage of dents pursuing studies in this area, the ceremonies and links to the broadcasts. On-demand video for those seeking academic and broadcasts will remain available for viewing for one month research appointments in economic proceeding convocation week. geology, and for industry in terms Visitors who are unable to view video can access audio of recruitment of new employees, podcasts of the honorary degree recipients’ addresses on the collaborative research, for consul- Western main page and in the Convocation Weblog (atwestern. tations on mineral deposit geology typepad.com/convocation_addresses/). and petroleum geology, and for ana- Visit the Convocation Addresses Weblog to listen to addresses lytical services.” from past convocation ceremonies, subscribe to the Convocation Given the department’s existing feed and post comments or feedback about the ceremonies. strengths, priorities include ensur- ing it has the people, space, courses, and partnerships with industry, other institutions and government to graduate a new generation of Convocation coverage inside economic geologists. Phase one of the Initiative to Photo courtesy of Earth Sciences Pumped about pomp – meet the Convocation Brass. Page 9 Enhance Mineral Deposit Studies A $41.7-million initiative would remake the Earth Sciences department as the The story behind four extraordinary graduates. Pages 9-11 and Professional Development will go-to institution in Canada for the next generation of economic geologists. Outgoing Chancellor Arthur Labatt on his favourite duty. Page 12 Part of the plan calls for expanding field school opportunities, illustrated Continued on page 2 here.

INSIDE: Academe 19 | Careers 18 | Classifieds 20 | Coming Events 19 | Letters to the Editor 5 | Student Services 18 2 June 5, 2008 WESTERN NEWS Industry partnership key to national leadership

Continued from page 1 initiative we will be able to add the initiative,” says Wardlaw. the additional people needed to As the initiative develops over include the appointment of an provide an exceptional command the next few years he anticipates What’s being planned Industrial Visiting Professor of all aspects of mineral deposits being in a position to form shared in Economic Geology/Mineral education – with students and ventures – such as field schools, Staffing Deposit Geology this fall and a their classroom, field-based and selected grad courses, and a Chair in Economic Geology by professional education top-of- research network – with other Chair in Economic Geology: Appointed by July 1, 2009, this leadership position will be July 2009. Professor Emeritus mind and as a principal focus,” universities and having programs designed to attract an established researcher and educator from academia, industry, or Bob Hodder will manage the proj- adds Longstaffe. in economic geology in Ontario government. ect. A number of pieces are needed and possibly in other provinces. Industrial Visiting Professor in Economic Geology/Mineral Deposit Geology: Appoint- “Faculty, funding, and facili- to complete the makeover, but a “Industry is highly motivated ed by Sept. 1, 2008, incumbents to this position will teach special topics essential to new ties are now aligned in a plan partnership with industry is a key because it is facing an imminent graduates, such as recent development in metallogeny, exploration geophysics and the and a will for Western’s Depart- to the program’s success. workforce crisis as an aging demands of exploration management and politically sensitive issues. ment of Earth Sciences to school “The support of industry is workforce retires and the recent NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Petroleum Geology: It is hoped industrial spon- future generations of geoscien- crucial and is where we are con- and current number of geology sors will help establish this chair. tists in qualitative and quanti- centrating our initial efforts in grads in Canada is far from suf- Joint Faculty Appointment Earth Sciences and Surface Science Western: A joint tative knowledge of the Earth, promotion of, and fundraising for, ficient to provide needed replace- faculty appointment will be established for the 2008-09 academic year to foster ties with how to research, learn and solve ments,” adds Wardlaw. industry partners. problems that bridge science, the “What positions Western so Postdoctoral Fellow: The department will establish an open-competition postdoctoral economy, and indeed the sustain- well in all of this is a large cohort fellow position in economic geology. ability of our species,” says Hod- of highly motivated and com- Adjunct Research Scientist: The department will forge closer ties with adjunct research der. “How could I not be enthusi- mitted economic geology grads scientist Dr. Allan Pratt of CANMET and NRC. astic and want to be involved?” who have been very successful in Research Associate: The department will hire a research associate to manage the Hodder adds it is the intent of industry and see the roots of their microprobe facility, instruct students and provide research support. the department to welcome new success in the student experience students in the front door, give and education in economic geol- Technical Staff Position: This full-time position will support operations in the thin sec- tion lab and perform curatorial duties for the substantial departmental collections. them four years on a steep per- ogy at Western.” sonalized learning curve of basic One such graduate is Keith Bar- Student Recruitment and Development Position: This part-time position will assist knowledge and skill development ron, who regards his time spent with internship placements, post-graduation employment, propel fundraising activities and engage alumni in support of the Initiative. - complete with internship and at Western to be his “geological summer employment possibili- finishing school.” University commitment $700,000 ties - and see them on to full-time As founder of the U3O8 Corp., Fundraising goal $5,650,000 employment as interested alumni a Canadian junior mineral com- with whom we keep in touch. pany focused on uranium explo- Total $6,350,000 “It does not hurt that there is Hodder ration in Guyana, South America, a great shortage of geoscientists Barron got the ball rolling on this now and in the foreseeable future, initiative with a $1.2-million con- New spaces, facilities, industry partnerships and that profitable employment tribution. awaits the graduate,” he says. He believes the university is on Continued growth of the Faculty of Science demonstrates the commitment to providing “The word is out, and needs to be the cusp of Earth Sciences resur- state-of-the-art environments to support the best and brightest faculty and students. The continually repeated, that ‘we are gence in educating, fostering and following facilities will support a new generation of students: there for you’. This is what makes mentoring the next generation of U-Pb Age Determination Laboratory: This facility will be used to conduct U-Pb age Western a ‘go-to’ for undergradu- explorationists and developers. determinations based on SEM-microtextural analyses of zircons and accessory mineral ates in Earth Sciences.” “We are attempting to rescue a phases and will be the only facility in Canada focused on precise age determinations for While other universities have long tradition of economic geol- ore mineral assemblages. somewhat similar projects in ogy at Western that extends back Laboratory Upgrades in the Renovated Biology-Geology Building: New space in the mind, Hodder adds there is every to the foundation of the univer- Biology and Geology Building will house revitalized analytical facilities for the microprobe advantage in collaboration, here sity,” says Barron. and SEM as well as an expanded thin section lab. and abroad. Interlocking field “I indeed am hoping that West- GIS Laboratory and Petrology Laboratory: A new GIS lab will provide practical train- workshops with other universi- ern can rebuild itself to be the ing in data management for exploration programs in ArcInfo, MapInfo and GemCom. The ties are currently underway. go-to place for economic geology, existing ore petrology laboratory will be refurbished with new optical microscopes. “There is something for every- as it was in the 80s. It was a great Rock and Mineral Repository & Outreach Museum: This space will house the Suffel and one in this, and there is no torch Longstaffe incubator and a great life experi- Dana collections, faculty research materials, and the Western meteorite collection. burning in isolation,” says Hod- ence for which I am thankful.” University commitment $22,172,000 der. “It is up to the initiative to The dynamics and creativity Fundraising goal $9,790,000 take leadership, to make collabo- of the 80s and 90s were the key ration effective and transparent. in launching careers of many Total $31,962,000 In a similar thought, every insti- Western alumni now working in tution cannot have everything the hot mining and exploration Expanded courses, professional registration and it behooves the initiative to industry. Success, however, will collaborate with departments and require full support of the faculty With industry champions, the department is pursuing the right priorities to develop an individual faculty on application and university administration, integrated undergraduate and graduate program that will rebrand Western as the place to to foundations, scientific societ- says Barron. go for Mineral Deposit Studies. ies, professional associations, and Only when industry sees a criti- Four-Year Professional Degree Program: The department continues to develop a new able persons, for financial sup- cal mass of support behind this four-year professional degree program to fulfill educational requirements for professional port.” initiative can Western go out and registration as a geoscientist, geologist or geophysicist in Ontario. A majority of the financial sup- secure the funding and make the Field-Based, Industry Relevant Education: Students will have access to new field- port for this Western initiative has contacts, he says. based, practical and industry-relevant opportunities in geology, geochemistry, geophys- come from the university itself, “I would like to see many close ics, environmental geoscience and mineral economics. with more than half the funds partnerships with industry,” says Expansion of Field Schools: Field schools will be expanded in 2008, including a new six- already accounted for, something Wardlaw Barron. “I myself have a number week Graduate Field Course focused on GIS mapping in mining centres such as Sudbury, Provost and Vice-President (Aca- of projects in different companies Timmins and abroad. demic) Fred Longstaffe deems a with which I am involved which New Course Offerings: New courses in the use of GIS in exploration geology, geochemis- wise investment. could potentially be undergradu- try and geophysics will be offered. “This initiative - when it ate or graduate thesis projects.” Applied Courses: Students will have access to a rotation of applied courses on relevant reaches its full goal - will spark, Longstaffe is pleased with the special topics by the Industrial Visiting Professor Chair. dare I say, has already sparked, encouragement of Barron and Accelerated Master’s Program: The department is developing an accelerated, course- a renaissance in this area and his colleagues in industry for the based master’s program in geophysics, which will culminate with an industrially relevant other areas of resource geology initiative. research project. that will make Western a national “It is really exciting to see International Students: Tuition scholarships will be offered by Western and the depart- leader,” says Longstaffe. highly successful and creative ment to attract international students to the undergraduate programs in geology or The university has committed alumni offering such an opportu- geophysics. to renovations of the Biology & nity to the Department of Earth Geology building - which are cur- Sciences and its students, staff University commitment $220,000 rently ongoing - to provide space and faculty,” says Longstaffe. Fundraising goal $3,125,000 for the initiative. “The department has a long and Total $3,345,000 “The opportunities that will proud tradition in the area of min- be created for our students are eral deposits geology.” simply phenomenal. Through the Barron WESTERN NEWS june 5, 2008 3 Support for tolerance earns Davenport award

B y Pa u l Ma y n e sponsoring JNF and asked Dav- enport to withdraw his decision he University of Western to accept the award. Ontario was praised this The faculty group criticized Tweek as one of the most tol- the JNF for “exclusionary and erant and peaceful campuses in discriminatory practices” that it the country under the leadership says benefits theJ ewish majority of President Paul Davenport. of Israel at a cost to Palestinian Rabbi Mordechai Silberberg citizens of Israel and Palestinians of the Chabad House of London, living under Israeli occupation. speaking June 1 on behalf of Outside the Lamplighter close hundreds of guests attending an to 100 individuals staged a silent award dinner to recognize Daven- and peaceful protest against Dav- port, praised the president’s lead- enport accepting the honour in ership in promoting an attractive the university’s name. environment for discussion and Proceeds from the dinner will learning. support environmental initiatives Davenport was feted June 1 as such as reforestation, rehabilita- the 2008 honoree at the Jewish tion of springs, and treatment of National Fund’s (JNF’s) London wastewater. Davenport and his Negev Dinner. wife, Josette, have selected the Numerous speakers at the En Ro’im Spring Development in event at the Best Western Lamp- Galilee for support, a project they Paul Mayne, Western News lighter Inn spoke of Davenport’s saw first-hand last year on a trip President Paul Davenport, with wife Josette, is greeted with a standing ovation by hundreds of guests attending the promotion of diversity and free to Israel. Jewish National Fund’s London Negev Dinner, a gala event in his honour. speech and his ability to relate to In accepting the award, Daven- students of all nationalities. port says he believes a large part “When people first meet Presi- of what was being celebrated at engage in respectful debate at Sharon Markovitz-Hart, committed to an Israel that is dent Davenport, they realize how the event was the spirit of toler- Western has been the disagree- President of the Canadian JNF, secure and lives in harmony with down to earth he is,” says Shel- ance and respect for diversity ment of some on campus with described Davenport as a leader its neighbours, in an environment don Aaron, co-chair of the Lon- which characterizes the univer- my decision to accept the Negev who is able to identify needs, of peace and justice for all in the don Negev Dinner. “What shines sity campus. Award,” says Davenport. develop a plan and implement a region,” he says. through is how much he generally “All at Western - our faculty, “Those who disagree with me solution to benefit the wider com- “My own view is that those con- cares about people. Paul Daven- staff, and students - can take have done so in a peaceful, mea- munity. ditions require the establishment port is someone who lives his val- pride in those values, and the fact sured manner, and have shown “His commitment to inclusion of a Palestinian state and that ues. He cares about his students, that we can have controversial through their actions the very and promotion of tolerance sup- without such a state our hopes ultimately putting them at ease. speakers on campus, involving values which characterize our ports the acceptance of all at for peace and justice in the region He has created an atmosphere of debates on emotional and divi- university.” Western,” she says. “What stands will prove elusive.” tolerance and understanding at sive issues, in a spirit of peaceful He made special note of student out is his honesty and integrity.” Previous award winners have Western that other universities exchange, and respectful accep- leaders who have helped build Davenport articulated his sup- included former Ontario premier can only envy.” tance of different beliefs and an environment of acceptance port for the Jewish people and David Peterson and wife Shel- The decision to accept the points of view.” within organizations such as the Israel, while at the same time ley, former Robarts Research award has been controversial, Davenport also addressed the University Students’ Council, the acknowledging the need for cre- Institute scientific director Mark largely on campus where a fac- differing opinions about whether Society of Graduate Students, ation of a separate Palestinian Poznansky, London’s Holocaust ulty group criticized the land- he should accept the award. Hillel, and the Muslim Students state. survivors and Richard and Jan holding policies in Israel of the “An example of our ability to Association. “We are all of us in this room Lubell. Ivey students plant hundreds of trees Looking (way) back

B y Da w n Mi l n e Medway Creek it is less than bono consulting and other initia- three metres. tives. lthough known as “The “We’re trying to speed up the Graduating MBA students Forest City,” London isn’t naturalization process that would pledged $20,000 to kick off the Aas green as you’d think. happen naturally through seeds,” project and planted trees near But thanks to MBA students at explained Julie Ryan, the execu- Westminster College in the spring the Richard Ivey School of Busi- tive director of ReForest London, of 2007, while incoming business ness, London is a little closer to a non-profit group that reforests students worked to green an area living up to its moniker. the city through partnerships near Saugeen and Bayfield resi- More than 100 students toiled with local schools and businesses. dence halls. Aftercare, such as in the heat and drizzle on Satur- “We’re working toward making weeding and mulching, was also day morning, planting about 830 London the Forest City, but we’re done by students. Ivey HBA stu- trees and shrubs in the Medway losing more trees than we’re dents and faculty and staff also Valley heritage forest at Gains- planting.” got involved in the fall of 2007 borough Valley Park. Bill DeYoung, technical adviser with tree-planting at the Elsie Combined with about 350 plant- for ReForest London, said the Perrin Williams Estate. ings the weekend prior, the green- non-profit group was created in “It’s not just putting trees into ing efforts are part of a larger 2005 out of concern about tree the ground, there’s the social three-year Ivey 10,000 Trees for loss on London streets. responsibility factor. Unless you Paul Mayne, Western News Medway Valley project begun in “The city would plant 1,000 actually do it, it’s difficult to see When Glen Sawyer graduated from medical school at the University of 2007. The goal is to reforest from trees each year but would take how important it is,” said Jerry Western Ontario in 1936, there were only three buildings on campus the mouth of Medway Creek to out 1,500 due to death and dis- Ksenycz, the director of Ivey (University College, Natural Sciences and the Lawson Library). Things the city limits at Sunningdale ease,” DeYoung explained. “We Connects Community Action have changed dramatically for the 100-year-old Sawyer, who grew up Golf Course. wanted to close the gap and we Days. just north of London and returned for a campus visit May 26. Medicine London’s natural forest cover learned that community mem- Jennifer Mitchell, co-director is not Sawyer’s only connection to Western. He returned to Western falls short of recommendations bers want trees everywhere, of Ivey Connects, said the tree- in 1970 to receive his LLB. from Environment Canada. Cit- especially in community parks planting is a great way for stu- ies such as Ottawa, Toronto and and school parks.” dents to get to know each other Kitchener-Waterloo surpass it in Since then, ReForest London outside of the classroom and to tree cover. has been a sponsor or partner put lessons learned in class into In addition, the project will in more than 50 tree-planting action. Notice: Western News improve the natural buffer along projects throughout London. “The MBAs learn about leader- The last issue of Western News events calendar, send notices to the watercourse to support wild- Ivey became involved in tree- ship and a project like this ties in for the current academic year [email protected]. The dead- life and aquatic habitat. Envi- planting in 2007 through the stu- with that. It’s a good way to bring will be distributed June 19. To line for these features is June ronment Canada recommends dent-led Ivey Connects group, people together and work in advertise in the issue, contact 11. To discuss news coverage, a 30-metre buffer along water- which builds ties with the com- teams,” she said. “The best part Denise Jones at advertise@uwo. contact Editor David Dauphinee courses, but in many places along munity through action days, pro- is we can see a visible change.” ca. For inclusion in the coming at [email protected]. 4 june 5, 2008 WESTERN NEWS

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Contributed by Alan Noon ([email protected]) London Free Press Collection/Western Archives

Just 109 days after he performed the world’s first heart transplant on Dr. Phillip Blaiberg, Dr. Christian Barnard visited London to address 500 medical students, interns and medical faculty at The University of Western Ontario. Several years later, following construction of University Hospital, London developed its own international reputation in the field of organ transplants not only of the heart but also kidney, lungs and liver. Barnard is seen here arriving in front of Middlesex College and lecturing in the theatre.

Adult Education Inspiring stories from adult learners

he London Council of Adult as an adult learner. have fulfilled my double minor law, all teachers, have provided Johnson has chosen courses Education has recognized From 1998 to 2001, she took degree requirements in Psychol- practical support from help with that have allowed him to imme- Tthe achievements of four University of Waterloo courses ogy and Anthropology. technology to assisting with essay diately apply his learning in the University of Western Ontario and transferred credits to West- writing. role of Sales Manager at Quixtar students. ern to resume studies. Irena Olma In May, Irena will begin the Canada Corporation. He believes Linda Davis, Irena Olma, “My inspiration for learning Irena Olma has always loved final course for her bachelor’s one of the greatest benefits of Jeff Johnson and Scott Pollock comes from my father who always school. Born in Poland, her fam- degree, realizing a 43-year-old the courses is the opportunity received an Adult Learner Award had a keen interest in science and ily was forced to move to Ger- dream. to learn from peers and share from the London Council for would talk with me about news many during the Second World “I was fortunate to have been in best practices that can be put Adult Education on May 6. items he had heard.” War. After the war, Olma’s fam- given the exciting challenge of into use. Their inspiring stories below “Both my daughters received ily stayed in Germany so she attending Western as a mature Jeff leads by example at work - partially in their own words degrees from Western and, after could complete her high school part-time student. With profes- and advocates for the benefits of and partially from those who achieving a three-year diploma diploma. sors as mentors, colleagues and lifelong learning, encouraging co- have worked with them - offer from Fanshawe College, I was When she moved to Canada, friends, great support from the workers to expand their learning a glimpse at the extent to which anxious to do the same. she was uncertain how her high Mature Student Advisor’s office, activities. some students persevere to reach “I took my first Western course school studies would equate with and family standing by, I knew their education goals. in 1989 and I had hoped, at that the Canadian system, and she that I could complete a Bachelor’s Scott Pollock The London Council of Adult time, to work towards a science began to take high school here. degree in Social Science.” Scott Pollock is a lifelong Education salutes those who have degree but when I had trouble She enjoyed the studies, and learner who studied part-time to approached education as a life- satisfying the math pre-requi- decided she would like to try uni- Jeff Johnson complete his Masters in Educa- long pursuit. site I became frustrated. Several versity. Jeff Johnson has been on a tion (Educational Studies). years later a friend discussed the Olma took her first two Western journey of lifelong learning for Pollock is a mature adult Linda Davis possibility of working towards a courses as a part-time student in the past 20 years. learner who relies on book knowl- Linda Davis returned to high general BA which did not require the early 1970s, and then after A love of learning has taken edge as well as experience. school in 1982 at the age of 27 to math. I sought professional a gap of several years, returned him on an interesting path that An aspiring leader, he has complete her diploma. She then advice from counselling at UWO, in the early 1980s. Irena found began with a Western BA. Since also been accepted into a PhD completed a three-year diploma and was pleased to have options it challenging to juggle full-time then, Johnson has also completed program. His open-minded and at Fanshawe College. She started laid out which were clear and work and a family. When she a three-year Legal Office Admin- reflective approach has been a degree at Western in 1989 with attainable. planned a return to Western in istration program, a three-year brought to bear on the commodi- an evening course in Biology “One evening course I was 2004, she wondered if she could Ontario Management and Devel- fication of knowledge in formal while working full-time at Fan- lucky enough to take with my manage academic pursuits again opment program, and has taken education institutions. shawe. Her studies soon came to daughter who was in the Collab- 30 years after her first course. many courses in management In addition, Pollock has contrib- a halt for a lack of funds. orative Nursing Program. Olma was wise to share her and leadership offered though his uted to educational literature by In 1995, Linda was working “I was in awe of my brilliant, concerns with her professor who company. conducting research on teaching every day of the week in two fellow students who were always replied that she would teach her In 2005, Johnson returned to tendencies and preferences. The different jobs. Despite these friendly and helpful. I have the whatever she needed to know to Continuing Studies at Western level of his work has been recog- demands, she completed a certifi- greatest admiration for the fac- be successful in the course. and has since completed the Pro- nized by having prepared a paper cate in Business Administration ulty who guided and inspired me Irena acknowledges the sup- fessional Certificate in Effective that has been accepted for a peer- at Fanshawe. She worked with through this experience. port from her family. Her hus- Leadership, and the Professional reviewed conference reader. adult students and provided men- “With the completion of my band drives her to and from class. Certificate in Strategic Leader- toring from her own experiences final two courses in April, I will Her two sons and daughters-in- ship. WESTERN NEWS june 5, 2008 5 A day in the life of Jeff Preston: ‘Cue the insanity’

Western student Jeff Preston the hills in my chair, which most cipate the disabled population set off on an ambitious wheel- observers thought was likely not here. The presentation went off chair march to Ottawa about a a very good idea. Of course, this without a hitch and the recep- month ago. didn’t stop me. Letting my inner tion afterwards was tremendous, Fed up with the poor quality of child out, Pete and I took a run filled with snacks and cake (they transportation and other handi- down the hill, bobbing and weav- knew the way to my heart for capped services at the national ing my way through the unlevel sure!). Chatting with these won- and local levels, he decided to and semi-treacherous and wooded derful individuals just fills me take his cause to the streets… paths to the bottom of the moun- with so much hope. I owe it to all and he’s been attracting a lot of tain. This stop was incredibly of them to keep going. Their dedi- attention and broad support for fun and exactly what the doctor cation and passion only assures his positive, can-do brand of advo- ordered. Whipping in and out of me that universal accessibility cacy. the forest paths reminded me of is within our grasp, and much Recently, his trip hit Toronto my time in Port Elgin, playing like all great things, strangely where major media outlets began in the forest behind my parent’s enough, it is coming out of rural, picking up on his determined pur- house with friends and it was small-town Ontario. suit of greater accessibility. great to feel young and carefree Born in Port Elgin, Ont., Pres- again. After laughing and joking ton was diagnosed with congeni- and being left breathless by the tal muscular dystrophy at the age view, it was time to pack it in and Brescia of three months, and now requires Photo: GetMobilized.ca head back into town for our after- use of an electric wheelchair. After Western student Jeff Preston, right, and a friend look over the the clay hills dinner events. completing a master’s degree this or ‘badlands’ north of Georgetown, Ont. during a free moment from Preston’s * * * summer, he plans to return as We began at the local Lion’s presents Get Mobilized London-Ottawa wheelchair trek. a doctorate candidate in media Club, which was gracious enough studies, with a goal of becoming to allow me to come speak. This a professor. MPP Deb Matthews. It’s going device to allow citizens with hear- event, combined with what came leadership Preston and his Get Mobilized to be great seeing her again and ing impairments to participate in next, has only once again affirmed team maintain a blog that follows it’ll be nice to have a little slice of municipal government. I found how important this trip is and their progress at http://getmo- home after being away from Lon- this quite remarkable (and com- gives me all the motivation I need conference bilized.ca. Western News intro- don for nearly a month now. mendable), especially consider- to keep going and keep struggling duced readers to Preston’s story We managed to arrive in Hal- ing how difficult it was for the through any obstacles that get in in January – see Mr. Preston goes ton Hills on time for a 1:30 p.m. TTC to provide a similar service my way. Brescia University College’s to Ottawa at http://communica- meeting with the mayor. Bryan at the information session run Bryan whisked us back to City Institute for Women in Learning tions.uwo.ca/com/western_news/ greeted us at the front door of last week. Hall for a presentation and recep- (IWIL) is presenting a leadership stories/mr._preston_goes_to_ City Hall and walked us in for a * * * tion following the town’s Acces- conference for women June 19. ottawa_20080117440965/. great meeting, despite the fact I The Badlands (outside George- sibility Advisory Committee’s Entitled ‘When Opportunity To provide the up-beat flavour of was surrounded by Montreal Can- town) is a clay hill formed through meeting. This group was sup- Knocks...Are You Ready?’ the Preston’s trip, we’ve reproduced adiens fans. After the customary erosion, creating these incred- posed to meet tomorrow, however day-long conference (8:30 a.m. edited snippets from his blog for hashing out of rivalry lines we got ible fissures and rolling hills. This they decided to bump their meet- to 2:30 p.m.) will include topics a single day. On May 27, Preston down to work, explaining to the seemed like a perfect backdrop to ing to tonight in order to spend for young women interested in was suddenly on the must-see list mayor my concerns about trans- get some documentary footage, some time with me. I cannot say gaining skills in marketing the- of a lot of politicians, many in a portation followed by hearing so Gerry and I found a nice place how much it means to me to meet mselves and networking, as well position to make things happen. about what Halton Hills is doing to and began answering questions all of them and personally thank as ideas for mid-career women But he was already on the radar increase accessibility. One really for Aaron from Azeus7 Studios them for the tremendous work seeking to develop leadership abi- of one of those elected officials interesting moment was when it (www.azeus7.com). The entire in this community to advance lities. from back home in London, Ont. was explained that Halton Hills time we were talking, all I could the disability rights movement Ideas being explored include council uses a closed-captioning think about was driving around and actively engage and eman- the belief in self, how visions encourage us to persevere, how May 27, 2008 potential is realized through con- Wowza. What a day. nections with others and forging Today began like most but Letters to the editor meaningful relationships. would quickly take a turn for the Guest speakers include Robin awesome. As planned, today we Small changes make Honey (Honey Design Marke- headed out to Halton Hills to see when the temperature outside and I would like to make a ting & Communications); Allison a good friend (and closet Leaf fan, big difference is only 12 degrees. few comments regarding the Graham (Elevate Seminars & I think) Bryan Lewis. Everything Purple is the new green! energy conservation initiative Strategic Development); Kathryn was going swimmingly until the We read the story on West- Let’s make a difference. that appears on the Western Munn (Munn Conflict Resolution clock struck 9 a.m., then cue the ern’s main webpage about Christina Fox News website, dated May 26. Services); Anne Becker (CEO, insanity. Energy Conservation Week Olena Snihur The initiative is really good London Public Library); Janet The cell phone began ringing and we think our Western com- Julie Montes but it won’t be beneficial if all Frood (Horizon Leadership Coa- nearly off the hook with assistants munity is capable of making a Meghan Cocurullo of the light bulbs are on at all ching & Consulting); and Theresa for MPPs calling and scrambling bigger difference. Nicole Bullbrook times. I usually leave for my Topic (Principal, Brescia Univer- to arrange meetings. I am going to One suggestion we have is Beth O’Donovan house very late at night and sity College). be unbelievably busy over these to reconsider how our heat- Sharon Omerod when I leave there is nobody The keynote lunch address will last few days in Toronto, which ing and cooling system works Susan Henderson around. When I leave my lab in be given by Emanuela Heyninck, is definitely really exciting. This on campus. Our buildings are Kim MacDonald the Health Sciences Building, Ontario’s Commissioner for Pay is another huge step forward! comfortable in the winter but Wendy Frennette every light in the building is on Equity, on the use of leadership in I’ve now heard from the Minister cold in the spring and summer. and every light on the street is recognizing obstacles. of Health, the Minister of Com- If the temperature in all of on. The idea of replacing the Conference fee is $49 (adult) munity and Social Services, the our buildings was adjusted Begin by turning regular bulbs with ones that and $29 (student). IWIL is com- Directorate for Disability and by even one degree we could off lights consume less energy might be mitted to accessibility and bursa- many more to come. So I’m going reduce our carbon footprint. good, but it might be better to ries are available. to be back to Queen’s Park tomor- Why not? We don’t need air- I am a graduate student in turn some lights off. Contact Rita Gardiner (rgar- row, bright and early, for a meet- conditioning in our buildings the department of Biology Pablo Jaramillo [email protected]) or visit www.iwil. ing with (London North Centre) ca.

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Grey turns purple UWOSA undertakes new-member blitz

B y Pa u l Ma y n e gaining unit. “We are looking for logical In a first for the University of groups of people – such as part- Western Ontario Staff Associa- time employees or employees in tion (UWOSA), the campus-based a specific department who are union wants to bolster its ranks non-union now,” he says. with a membership drive. Empey adds there are pockets “This is the first time UWOSA of non-union staff, such as many has attempted an organizing drive members of the PMA or even to increase our numbers, though with related employers, such as we’ve been talking about it for a Ivey Management Services and couple of years,” says UWOSA the Museum of Archaeology, for President David Empey. example. “At this stage, we are looking Empey says they are also happy for the lay of the land. Anyone to help any group contemplating who would like to chat about the unionizing on their own – that is, possibilities is welcome to get in without being part of UWOSA. touch.” UWOSA represents nearly 1,200 administrative and techni- cal staff with members in every Roy honored department. The independent union also represents Western employees who work at London by Huron teaching hospitals. “Our members fulfill clerical Community advocate, fund- and administrative roles; work raiser and volunteer activist are as technicians in teaching and just a few ways to describe West- research laboratories, librar- ern alumna Jane Roy. ies, computing facilities, and a The London resident and food machine shop; staff residences bank assistant director will and retail services; and work as be honoured for her ongoing drivers and storekeepers,” says humanitarian efforts with the Paul Mayne, Western News Empey. 2008 Huron University College Former Mustang star receiver Andy Fantuz returned to TD Waterhouse Stadium May 27 to introduce his new While they will speak with any- Medal of Distinction Award. Roy friend – the Grey Cup. In just his second year with Saskatchewan Roughriders, Fantuz was named Most Valu- one, Empey says the actual orga- will receive her award June 9 at able Canadian in his team’s 23-19 Grey Cup win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. nizing must be done by a group, Huron’s celebration of graduates, adding there are rules about what just prior to Convocation ceremo- constitutes an ‘appropriate’ bar- nies at Alumni Hall. Along with her husband, Glen Pearson, Roy has established a charitable organization called Canadian Aid for Southern Sudan. Her most recent efforts in Sudan involve freeing child slaves, building schools, developing a women’s literacy program and an aid program that helps women set up their own business. Volunteer at African games

This summer is shaping up to be an interesting one on several fronts for Rafiq Dhanji, a Masters of Environment & Sustainability student at Western. Besides his summer work-term placement developing and pro- moting sustainability projects in Physical Plant, he will make a two-week detour to Africa to volunteer at the Golden Jubilee Games. Dhanji will attend the first- ever global Ismaili sports tourna- ment, being held in Kenya June 23-29. Competitors and spectators from more than 20 countries are expected to attend and help to commemorate the Golden Jubi- lee of the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. As an added bonus he will have a chance to cheer on his younger sister who qualified for the games as a participant in the 5km race. WESTERN NEWS june 5, 2008 7

Western Volunteers THE FACULTY OF Profiling community contributions of faculty, staff and students Artsand Humanities Dr. Kathleen Okruhlik Dean cordially invites all faculty, staff and graduating students in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities to attend the Annual Awards Ceremony to be held in Conron Hall, Room 224 University College Monday, June 9, 2008 at 1:00 pm Refreshments to follow

Evelyn Vingilis, Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Where do you volunteer? She noticed that her classmates The Canadian Association for were getting turned off science Girls In Science (CAGIS) and at a very early age so she deci- the London Arts Council (LAC). ded at age nine to start CAGIS. I am the Chief Operating Officer Since then in has grown with our for CAGIS National, and for the and other volunteer work to an CAGIS London, I am the Chapter NSERC award-winning science Dean, Faculty of Engineering Coordinator. education association. It is won- derful to inspire young girls Applications and nominations are invited for distinguished in scholarship and teaching at the How many hours a month do with the fun and excitement of the position of Dean, Faculty of Engineering, undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates you volunteer? science, technology, engineering The University of Western Ontario. should possess both a strong record of research About 20 to 25 hours per and mathematics. With LAC, I and scholarly achievement in areas relevant to month. love all the arts, (music, visual The University of Western Ontario has a total the academic mission and directions of the art, theatre, architecture, etc.) Faculty, and a record of achievement in What or who inspires you to and if I can help in London to sup- enrolment of over 33,000 full-time equivalent administration that demonstrates the ability volunteer? port the arts, I am happy to do it. students in graduate, undergraduate and both to balance fairly the demands of a multi- I was president of the Canadian professional programs. The Faculty of Association for Women in Science Why is giving back to the com- Engineering encompasses Departments of departmental Faculty and to capitalize on in the 1980s and I would take my munity important to you? Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Civil opportunities for synergy. A commitment to daughter to meetings with me, Volunteers are the backbone and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and interdisciplinary scholarship and to the value when I could not get a babysitter. of society. Computer Engineering, and Mechanical and of research in and across the multiple areas Materials Engineering, with additional represented in the Faculty is essential. This undergraduate programs in Integrated challenging position demands superb Engineering and Software Engineering. interpersonal and communication skills and $ % Western provides the highest quality of sound judgment to provide leadership for the professional undergraduate and graduate continuing development of the academic Friends and colleagues are invited to attend an education in Engineering, with a vigorous and programs, research, and creative life within open house reception on innovative curriculum. Western Engineering is the Faculty and within the University. particularly known for a strong commitment to TUESDAY, JUNE 17TH, 2008 interdisciplinarity, offering combined degree The Selection Committee expects to begin programs with Medicine, Law, and Business, its review of candidates in late September. 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and concurrent programs with the Faculties of To receive consideration, applications or Talbot College Atrium Science, Social Science, and Arts and nominations should be received by mid to honour Humanities. Research funding in the Faculty September. The University of Western exceeds $17 million annually, averaging over Ontario is committed to employment equity $200,000 per eligible faculty member, one of and welcomes applications from all qualified Kathleen Okruhlik the highest in the country. In 2007-08, the full- women and men, including visible minorities, time professoriate in Engineering totaled 89; aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. as she comes to the end of her term as Dean, program enrolments stood at over 1,200 undergraduates and 238 Masters and 254 Nominations and applications including an up Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Doctoral students. A dedicated non-academic to date curriculum vitae and the names of at staff provides strong administrative, technical, least three referees (who will not be contacted Brief remarks at 9:30 a.m. and student counseling support for the Faculty without the consent of the candidate), should mission. Further information may be found at be submitted in confidence to: Please RSVP your attendance to www.eng.uwo.ca.

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B y Sc o t t Ma y To register April, May and June took on Sessions continue June 17 for PMA new meaning at the Saying Yes to members and June 19 for academic Respect sessions held recently in leaders. the Great Hall. For more information or to register visit Instead of referring to the www.uwo.ca/humanresources. months, the names identified three of the main characters por- trayed in a series of compelling scenarios acted out by a troupe of professional actors from Support- an opportunity for some really ing Roles Interactive Training. powerful learning.” This particular session on The respect sessions are respect was held for members focused on emotional safety in of UWOSA and is one in a series the workplace and in particular of sessions jointly organized to on bullying and harassing behav- raise awareness with all staff and iour. Roffey suggests the sessions faculty about the importance of provide an opportunity for cam- supporting a campus culture of pus community members to bet- respectful behaviour. ter understand, “How to develop According to Peggy Roffey, strategies on how to respond, Director of Learning and Devel- how to prevent the behaviour and opment, the actors brought real- what resources are available on istic workplace examples to life campus to support anyone who and as a result participants at may experience or witness these the sessions have been really behaviours that go beyond the engaged. limits of respect.” “Having the opportunity to More than 370 staff members Scott May, for Western News watch the scenarios and then dis- attended the UWOSA sessions, Actors from Supporting Roles show what workplace harassment and bullying can look like in this scene from Saying cuss possible causes and solu- with sessions ahead for PMA Yes to Respect recently held for UWOSA members. Interactive scenarios depict what leaders and colleagues can do tions with colleagues has offered members and academic leaders. to stop this behaviour and support the ‘target.’

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Spring Convocation The sound of Western’s music

B y Pa u l Ma y n e the Book Store at Western. Members of the Brass are t’s fair to say that without drawn from Orchestra London, James McKay convocation Windsor Symphony, the Cana- Iceremonies would lack some dian Opera Company and Ballet of their current luster. Orchestras. “Occasionally, I will While they would still be mem- use an advanced brass student orable for all those in attendance, to fill in if one of my professional something would be missing with- players can’t make it for one or out the rumble of the bass drum, two convocations,” he says. crash of cymbals and majesty With a new audience for each of the French horns to generate convocation, you might think chills of excitement among par- McKay would stick to the same set ents and friends marking the cul- list each time. Think again. More mination of years of hard work by than 75 scores are prepared, some students. by Bray, others most recently by As Chair of Music Performance current members Trevor Wagler, Studies in the Don Wright Faculty Tim Lockwood and Peter Hysen. of Music, McKay has been lead- In fact, McKay has changed ing the Convocation Brass that the procession music over the entertains prior to the ceremo- last couple of years from Verdi’s nies since 1999, when he took over Grand March from Aida to Rim- for the late Ken Bray. sky-Korsakov’s Procession of the The group plays a 30-minute Nobles. concert prior to each convocation “Each convocation procession session followed by the proces- is different in length, so I must sional and national anthem. have a piece of music that has a With almost 120 ceremonies portion near the end that can be under his belt – or close to three repeated until the platform party days of continual music - McKay has arrived on stage,” he says. will add to that as Western cel- “Not every piece of music will Paul Mayne, Western News ebrates its 291st Convocation Cer- do that.” emony June 9-13 with 10 more And the enjoyment of the musi- Conductor James MacKay has led the professional musicians of the Convocation Brass for close to 120 convocation individual ceremonies. cians is evident in the music, says ceremonies. “It has been an honour and a McKay. lot of fun for me to take on the “They really don’t have oppor- “In fact, the faculty members there have been some interest- audience has left. Returning on Convocation Brass. The group is tunities to play brass chamber who process never get to hear our ing experiences along the way. time is imperative. a wonderful collection of excel- music in their other professional concerts. So, one year the presi- When the group has completed “On one memorable occasion, lent musicians who love making lives, so they really look forward dent invited us to play at a garden the pre-concert, processional and one member of the group, who music,” says McKay, adding the to this twice a year,” he says. party at his house.” national anthem, it leaves the had gone for a coffee, slid into his group even recorded a CD in “That’s how much fun the players While he never tires of conduct- stage until convocation is over, seat just as I was giving the down- 2000, which is available through have with the music. ing the convocation ceremonies, then it returns to play until the beat for Ceremonial Occasion.” Engineer to graduate as own boss

B y Da w n Mi l n e being exposed to research fol- of mechanical engineering, for a has caused him to put forward his lowing high school while at the system that enables holes to be best efforts with his studies. As When Al-Karim Moloo hears Shad Valley Program in Halifax, Amazing Grads punched in metal during the roll- a result, Moloo has been able to his classmates complain about a four-week summer enrichment More stories about some of Western’s forming process. Moloo will use maintain a scholarship each year. being tired from juggling work program at a host university, he graduates appear on pages 10-11. this system to manufacture win- It’s also what prompts him to and social commitments, he can decided a career in research was dow wells with pre-punched holes provide education for some of relate at least in one regard – he not for him. to make them easier to install. his employees who are hired for certainly knows what it’s like to He instead became interested He also just appreciates the seasonal work to increase their be tired. in entrepreneurship. After seeing courage to start a business when opportunity to get an education. employability elsewhere once For the past four years, he has how his father’s general contract- I was younger because, if it didn’t His parents came to Canada from they move on from Conquest been running a full-time window ing company struggled with win- work out, I knew I would have East Africa for employment Steel Inc. well manufacturing company dow well installation when con- some time to recover. I could still opportunities. His father, Nizar, Moloo teaches them English called Conquest Steel Inc. out structing custom homes, Moloo go to university and I would have was the first literate person in his phrases that might be useful for of locations in Bolton, Ont. and decided to open a window well grown from the experience I had family and studied engineering in factory work and in searching Toronto in addition to commuting manufacturing company with an gathered.” England on a scholarship and then for jobs. He is also a sponsor of to London to complete an Inte- emphasis on custom sizing and Even though it’s been tiring went on to Canada for a variety the Aga Khan Foundation, a non- grated Engineering program at Conquest Steel Inc. was born in juggling both school and busi- of engineering jobs. Moloo says profit international agency that Western. 2003. ness, Moloo says some days it’s watching how hard his father supports social development pro- “There are days when I wake Despite the fact the business well worth the effort. worked to gain an education and grams in Asia and Africa, includ- up and I look in the mirror and was thriving, Moloo says he felt it “There have definitely been employment was inspiring. ing microloan programs to foster I see big bags under my eyes was important to return to school moments when I think this is the “When I think of how hard my entrepreneurship. and I think, ‘Why did I have to in 2004 to study engineering to greatest combination I could have father has worked in his life, it’s “For me, the definition of suc- do this?’ Even though I’m doing help him to find interdisciplinary imagined, especially when I get a very difficult for me to feel sorry cess isn’t how far you can get exactly what I want to be doing, solutions to design problems he chance to implement something for myself,” he says. “I think ahead, but how far you can bring I don’t always want to be doing might encounter with his busi- I’ve learned in school at work or sometimes we take education for the community along with you,” it,” says Moloo. “It’s kind of like ness in the future. vice versa. There are definitely granted in Canada, but it really is says Moloo. “It’s not enough for a roller coaster. Some days you “It was never my intention not some satisfying moments,” he a privilege to spend so much time me to generate a lot of profit or feel like you’re king of the world to go to university. It has always says. in a class learning. How many sell a lot of window wells or a lot and some days things aren’t going been very important to me to One of those satisfying people around the world would of sheet metal. For me, it’s also so great.” gather as much education as I moments was winning the Fac- love to have the same opportuni- important to improve the lives of Moloo once considered becom- possibly could,” says Moloo. “It ulty of Engineering’s fourth-year ties I’ve had.” the people who work for me and ing a neuroscientist. But after was just easier for me to have the design competition, in the area That appreciation for education also the community around me.” 10 june 5, 2008 WESTERN NEWS WESTERN NEWS june 5, 2008 11 SPRING CONVOCATION

Western’s amazing graduates Stories by Dawn Milne ‘When I succeed, it’s both of us succeeding’

ater – it’s considered invig- phy, she decided to take a break orating and life-giving. from science and explore that field Paul Mayne, Western News W And for Tiffany Vogel, at St. Andrews. She enjoyed it so More jock than scholar, university wasn’t even on Andrew MacDonald’s radar until the final year of high school. Since an interest in management of this much – even winning awards for then he’s shown himself and others it’s possible to be passionate about sports and books. Grace Flesher graduates from the Social Justice and Peace Studies program at King’s University College at Western fundamental and indispensable top marks – that she decided it was into a position in microfinance institution in India where even a small amount of credit can make a huge difference. resource has been a driving force critical to pursue a career path that behind her pursuit of higher edu- would allow her to merge Geogra- cation. phy and Science. When she first applied for and “I’ve always been interested in won a President’s national scholar- water specifically because it’s so Discovering ‘the cool’ ship to Western five years ago, she interdisciplinary. I want to get into wrote about her interest in devel- a career that draws on a lot of fields Helping tiny loans oping practical solutions for the and really asks a lot of questions,” management and sharing of water. says Vogel. While at Western, she followed up “I knew about the water program in books and writing on that interest. at Oxford for many years and it had Vogel interned with The Coun- always interested me but I didn’t turn around lives cil of Canadians, Canada’s larg- have the courage to pursue it. Then, o the casual observer, program there to extend his high he won the Lillian Kroll Prize in est public advocacy organization, when I went to St. Andrews and Paul Mayne, Western News Andrew MacDonald school basketball career, that he Creative Writing for a short story under Maude Barlow, the national I was able to experience a new Tiffany Vogel seems happiest when more academic irons are in the fire than Tappears to be a study in realized he could have a future called “Ink” and last year he won race Flesher’s late father, microfinance institution in - Ker volunteer work. chairperson and one of Canada’s country, a new culture, and a com- any one person could reasonably handle. Her extraordinary four-year record of contrasts. beyond basketball. the Marguerite R. Dow Canadian Eric, a logger, inspired ala, India where she learned how For instance, prior to coming prime contributors on global water pletely different department, that volunteering, internships, scholarships, advocacy and research opportunities will With his athletic apparel and a “At my old high school, people Heritage Writing Award for his Gmost of her values about even a small amount of support to King’s, she helped to create justice work. She also interned with gave me the courage to follow my take her to the University of Oxford on full scholarship in the fall. basketball often nearby, he looked weren’t pushed to go to university story “Gorky”. money with sayings such as, can make a huge difference. a curriculum that enables non- the United Nations at the UNESCO gut instincts and do what really a bit out of place in his English at all so I was surprised in North It also paid off in his discov- “Small pigs are cute; big pigs She saw how some borrowers, profit organizations to improve Centre for Water Law Policy and excites me.” and Creative Writing classes at Bay by the fervor shown when ery that he has a passion beyond become bacon,” (translation: with a loan of just $50 or $75, could their stewardship initiatives. The Science in Scotland. And, in Octo- Vogel decided to continue studies Yale University in New Haven, I’ll see this huge billboard of hers King’s University College. Yet his people were applying to universi- basketball. He has discovered an “Don’t be greedy”) and “If you create prosperous businesses and curriculum, called “Dreams & ber, Vogel will be heading off to the in Geography as well as Science. Connecticut. She also did brain can- and wonder what could have been. performance in class showed he’s ties,” says MacDonald. “It had interest in writing and has been aren’t generous, you don’t deserve turn their lives around. Dollars”, is used by the Canadian University of Oxford in England on She will graduate from Western cer research at Toronto’s Hospital At the time, I just wasn’t ready serious about literature. never occurred to anybody to tell active as an editor for several to have money”. Flesher was particularly Unitarian Council, the denomi- a Commonwealth Scholarship – a with a BA (Geography) in June and for Sick Children in 2005 and 2006. to do that. I thought it was really Unlike some of his athlete me that university can be good campus and student publications. But during her 10-year career inspired by one woman, Jansi nation of Unitarian Universal- full scholarship from the British then with a B.Sc. (Honors) in Octo- By the time she graduates, she will important to experience university friends who MacDonald says for you as a person and can be Through a work study program, with Bank of America, Flesher Prasad, who used her loan to buy ist churches in Canada. While at Council – and as a Rotary Interna- ber before heading to Oxford. have co-authored six articles in with my peers. Education was my keep their literary interests “in good for you career-wise. I was he has also been a research assis- didn’t see much evidence of those several cows. Prasad now sup- King’s, she facilitated this curric- tional Ambassadorial Scholar, to “I’m so grateful that my educa- international journals on topics priority,” says Vogel. the closet”, MacDonald enjoys just told that if I wanted to go to tant to Paul Werstine, a King’s values. plies people in her village with ulum for free more than 25 times pursue a Master’s degree in Water tion at Western gave me the oppor- such as inorganic chemistry, brain “With modelling, you’re a com- flaunting his seemingly polarized college to play basketball, I could English professor, on a collec- “In conventional banking, we fresh milk and cow dung for to organizations across Canada. Science, Policy and Management. tunity to explore my interests. It cancer research, bio-oil chemical modity. You’re a product. If you interests in hope of inspiring oth- do that.” tion of scholarship on William make loans to people who don’t use as fertilizer and has gained She also worked as a researcher So she arranged for a fitting cel- has prepared me well for the future analysis, and international water don’t have the look that a client ers to broaden their horizons, par- Inspired by his classmates in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet really need them and routinely respect from both the women and for Western Heads East, a project ebratory ceremony for when she and given me a lot of confidence,” policy. is looking for, there’s really noth- ticularly in the area of academic North Bay to go on to university, for a book in a series called the turn down the people who do,” men there. in Mwanza, Tanzania that explores completed her final exam at West- Vogel says. And then there was her work with ing you can do about it. Whereas, pursuits. He was even one of two MacDonald decided to approach New Variorum Edition of Shake- explains Flesher. “Not only has she become the efficacy of probiotics as inter- ern – her friends were to douse her This summer, she’ll work as a Barlow. Vogel was even acknowl- with academia and education, if males among 70 or so females that goal with the same deter- speare. That’s one of the reasons why financially prosperous, she is vention for HIV/AIDS. with a bucket of water as she left business analyst for McKinsey edged in Barlow’s latest book on you really want something and you in a Women’s Studies class – an mination he had applied to bas- MacDonald would like to some she left the field and returned to taking a leadership position with Upon graduation in June, the exam room. and Company, the world’s leading the global world water crisis, “Blue work hard enough, you can get it. experience which fueled some of ketball. First he had to upgrade day become a Creative Writing school, choosing the Social Jus- other women and there are rip- Flesher will return to Kerala, “How ironic that it’s water,” says management consulting firm that Covenant”, for her contributions. Your success is in your hands.” his research interests involving his marks through a year at Fan- professor and continue writ- tice and Peace Studies program ple effects in her village,” says India to work as general man- Vogel. “I’m really interested in pro- helps Fortune 500 companies with Vogel also has an impressive list Vogel has worked hard to make gender. shawe College in London and, by ing on the side. He already has at King’s University College at Flesher. “You now see women ager of the microcredit program tecting Canadian water resources issues of strategy, organization, and of awards to her name. In 2005, she her own success, but she has had “Everyone thinks I’m a jock giving it his all, he was successful plans to continue his academic Western. There she was able to walking around proudly, meeting at Welfare Services Ernakulam, and working in water policy in operations. At McKinsey, Vogel is was one of four Canadian students help along the way. Vogel says her because I’m really passionate in getting accepted into King’s pursuits through graduate school discuss values and explore a dif- in public and dealing with eco- the institution where she interned Canada. How we manage the water particularly interested in helping and 20 from across North Amer- mom, Trudy, who is a high school about sports so it’s interesting University College at Western. next year and has won a $17,500- ferent field of banking – micro- nomic transactions. Jansi is really last summer. resources that are shared between companies develop business strate- ica to receive the Goldman Sachs teacher at an inner-city school in to see the reactions people have “I applied the vigor and com- Social Sciences and Humanities credit – through an internship a role model for them.” At the same time she’ll pursue countries is going to be very impor- gies for environmental change. Global Leaders Program Award Toronto and raised her as a single when they find out I have other petitiveness that I brought to Research Council of Canada grant program. And, like Prasad in her village, a Master’s degree in politics and tant.” Such lofty goals are not unusual and she represented Canada and mother, has been her inspiration. academic interests,” says Mac- sports to school and I found that to research the writing of second- “I had always regretted the Flesher is considered to be a role international studies through a The water-dousing ceremony for Vogel. She has always been Western at the Global Leader Insti- “When I win a scholarship, I’m Donald. “I hope it shows my jock to be pretty effective. What made generation European immigrants fact that I hadn’t gone to univer- model for the students in her pro- distance studies program at the is also tradition at the University interested in making a difference in tute in New York. In 2006, she was really happy about it because it friends that I’m still the same me good at sports made me an in Canada. Through his success, sity, but I was not at the point in gram at King’s. University of Warwick in Coven- of St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland, the world and has already made her named one of Glamour Magazine’s takes the financial burden off of person. I haven’t somehow been ideal student,” notes MacDonald. he’s also hoping to inspire others my life where I was interested in During her four years there try, England. where Vogel spent one year on mark to that end. In 2004, Vogel was Top 10 College Women in North my mom. That’s my way of giving emasculated by going to school “I’m short, so basketball was not to continue their education. taking exploratory courses that she has received numerous Through her experience at exchange studying Geography on selected as one of Canada’s Top 20 America. back to my mom. It really inspires and learning all of this stuff.” a sport that I was particularly “I hope I can inspire other weren’t relevant to what I wanted awards for academic achieve- King’s she has learned the value a Bobby T. Jones scholarship, so it’s under 20, by the non-profit national Being in the spotlight is also me to succeed because, when I suc- MacDonald can understand suited to physically so I had to people to go to university. I’m to do,” says Flesher. “I was very ment, including the Jeff R. Wout- of education. a tribute to her time there. That’s organization Youth in Motion, for nothing new. Vogel had once mod- ceed, it’s both of us succeeding,” people’s reactions; it’s not com- work a lot on skills and put a lot of hoping my brother, Alex, who is interested in microcredit and ers Award in 2006 for the highest “Without the university edu- where Vogel decided definitively on helping to create the Academic, elled with a top agency in Toronto she says. mon for people to excel in both time into it. That has been partic- really intelligent, will be inspired alternative small-scale economic average in a second-year pro- cation, you miss the theoretical pursuing a career in water policy. Sports and Art Program (ASAP) at and even had a shot at a modelling “I’ve seen my mom devote her sports and academics. Back when ularly important at school – hav- to go to university. His high development because I see money gram and the Jane Acres Mature foundation of what you will actu- Prior to that, she had been work- London’s Wilfrid Jury elementary career before attending university, life to really helping people and he was in high school in Edmon- ing a good work ethic and putting school experiences taught him as central to the justice issue. In Student Award in 2005, 2006 and ally be doing in the world,” she ing toward a double major Honors school – a program that links more but she turned down a chance to doing something she loves. That’s ton, Alta., he was an avid basket- the axe to the grind.” that school was a place of tension. that way, the Social Justice and 2007 for full- or part-time mature says. “It’s very easy to have opin- B.Sc. in Chemistry and Biochemis- than 80 university students with model in Paris to pursue a post- been a very strong influence on me ball player and academic pursuits His efforts paid off. For the I’m hoping to change that,” says Peace Studies program spoke to students with the highest aver- ions but it’s very different to have try at Western and had considered school children in areas of shared secondary education. because it has made me want to do weren’t even a consideration. It past two years, MacDonald has MacDonald. me.” ages. opinions that are informed by becoming a doctor, but the career interest. “One of the girls I worked with, that as well – to do something I love wasn’t until he moved in with his won academic awards for hav- “Even a lot of my old friends Through the program, she She has also worked as a teach- scholarship.” just didn’t seem like a good fit. Since In 2005, Vogel contributed to Daria Werbowy, is an international and really feel like I’m making a aunt and uncle in North Bay, Ont. ing the highest average in his are starting to see that books can was able to do an internship at a er’s assistant and done a lot of she was also interested in Geogra- inorganic chemistry research at supermodel right now. Sometimes difference at the end of the day.” to attend Grade 13 in an OAC English program. Two years ago, be kind of cool.” 12 june 5, 2008 WESTERN NEWS

Interview: Chancellor Arthur Labatt ‘Convocation was the important thing’

Businessman and philanthro- have been some controversial where I could to London and to funds are going to be well that he highlight those days pist Arthur Labatt wraps up the honorary doctorates, such Western. spent. and try to be available, which last officials duties of his four- as Dr. (Henry) Morgentaler, The Faculty of Health Sci- I’m sure he will. They picked a year term as chancellor at The but again I thought that was ences is a very fast growing WN: Western’s next chancel- wonderful guy. University of Western Ontario handled very well by the uni- faculty and really needed some lor, John Thompson, begins his this coming week as the uni- versity and the students were financial help. For instance four-year tern this fall. Any WN: As you prepare to finish versity prepares for its 291st gracious, both pro and con. nurses and kinesiology stu- advice to offer? your final series of convocation Convocation June 9-13. I try and tell myself to keep dents are great people and ceremonies, your last official Western News reporter Paul my enthusiasm up with the when they go out they don’t Labatt: I just met him about duty as chancellor, what are Mayne sat down with Labatt students, right to the very last make a huge amount of money two or three weeks ago. I had your thoughts? to discuss everything from his student at convocation. You and so there isn’t a lot coming a dinner party in Toronto for memories of the many convo- know, sometimes some of them back from alumni in that area, John and Paul Davenport. Labatt: I will miss it. The cations and other university can be very long and even the so that’s why we focused on the He’s a wonderful man. I am school is so well run at West- events, to his financial support students get tired. You can say area of Health Sciences. so impressed with him. He’s ern. There is such great cama- of Western, in particular Health ‘How many more do we got, I’m always so impressed very bright, personable, he’s raderie between the students, Sciences and Nursing. darn it’ but I don’t see it that with the nurses. They are on very likeable and I think the faculty and the staff. Western way. the front line and they deserve students will find him very has a lot of good things going Western News: When you This is a critically impor- greater recognition. So it just warm. I think Western picked for it and it shows up in a began your position as chancel- tant day for each one of them seemed natural to follow-up the right man for the job. I do number of the polls as the best lor four years ago, what were and I make it a point to listen with the Health Sciences dona- know he’s a very busy man, so student experience. It’s been you looking to bring to the role? very carefully as the names tion with the nurses specifi- my advice to him I think is that a great honour for me to be are called so that I can do my cally. with Convocation so important asked, and one of the highlights Arthur Labatt: What they best to address the student by I do want to give back and of my life to have been chan- were looking for was someone his or her first name and that there is a tendency to do that in cellor. who could put a high priority really opens them up. I’d say an area you feel comfortable on being available during con- ‘Congratulations Mary-Anne’ with - and London and West- vocation. Although I’m on the and she’s like ‘How did he ern fit that bill for me. I board (of governors) at West- know?’ It’s a small thing but know it will be well ern, as well as senate, those it does stay with them. I like handled and were not critically important people and I like the students the areas. Convocation was the and maybe that makes it easier important thing. for me. What I tried to do was when I was in Toronto, and if there WN: During your time as were a board meeting sched- chancellor, the Rae Report uled, I would certainly try to (review of post-secondary edu- get up to them. And in the first cation in Ontario authored by couple of years I did do that, I former Ontario premier Bob learned a great deal about the Rae) attempted to re-focus the operations of the university. direction of universities and The other thing I had in my colleges. How important was mind that I wanted to do was this report for Western? where I could help Paul (Presi- dent Davenport) or Ted Gar- Labatt: The Rae Report, as rard (Vice-President, External) I remember it, was a question with alumni or the fundraising of increased funding for stu- side of things, I certainly did dents, a renewal of the physi- my best to be available. But to cal plant where possible, and me the job was really focused also big support for university on the graduates and convoca- research. All those things are tion. happening and I noticed that it really seemed to revitalize the WN: Western is well known attitudes of faculty, staff and for the pomp and circumstance students. It was a wonderfully of its convocation ceremonies. positive thing for Western and What did you enjoy most about for universities in general. being part of graduation day? WN: You mentioned the Labatt: I do remember some need for increased funding for pretty outstanding graduates. students. During your time as The thing I do remember about chancellor, you and your wife, convocation is first of all they Sonia, made two generous are well organized at Western donations to the university – in and I’m very impressed with particular to the Faculty of the Convocation Brass because Health Sciences. What made the music adds a lot to it all. It’s you want to give in such a man- the right amount of pomp and ner? ceremony. It’s a big day for the students Labatt: I grew up in London

and it’s a big day for their par- and Western was a big part Paul Mayne, News Western ents. The students and the joy of my life since I was a little they exhibit, the happiness of kid. I remember going to see the parents and the students on the Mustangs play when I graduation day - that’s what I’ll was six or seven years old remember the most. and my father had a box at I remember a lot of the JW Little stadium - so it was honorary degree recipients - very important part of my life everything from musicians and with my brother and sister scientists to academics and pol- also graduating from iticians. I certainly remember Western. I did Brian Mulroney; he was a great want to give storyteller. And then there back WESTERN NEWS june 5, 2008 13

Western Alumni Six grads recognized among nation’s Top 40

B y Kr i s t a Ha b e r m e l the country, as well as one in student at Western. He received Design Inc. and Sarah’s House. relationships with telecommuni- Rochester, N.Y. a political science degree in 1993 Her shows have acquired quite cations companies in Hong Kong, This year’s Caldwell Partner’s and went on to study marketing a following, with hundreds of India and Australia. Now back in annual Top 40 Under 40 honou- and accounting at the Richard thousands of viewers tuning in Canada, Spence is in charge of the rees made a name for themselves Michael Hyatt Ivey School of Business. worldwide. company’s largest North Ameri- in very different industries – (BSc’96), 33 After graduation, Hicks quickly In addition to producing and can carriers. from high tech to retail to interior Chief executive officer and climbed the corporate ladder at starring in her shows, Richardson design. But there’s one thing a co-founder, BlueCat Networks, Canadian Tire, achieving the posi- also designs furniture and pro- handful of these young Canadian Toronto tion of divisional regional vice- vides private interior design con- Darryl White up-and-comers have in common Michael Hyatt and his brother, president, store design and mer- sultations through her company, (HBA’94), 39 – they went to The University of Richard, founded BlueCat Net- chandising, by 2004. Sarah Richardson Design. Executive managing director/ Western Ontario. works in 2001. Since then, the In 2006, Hicks was recruited head, Montreal investment and Here are six bright, young brothers have established the by TSC stores, where he now corporate banking, BMO Capital alumni who are getting noticed company as the leading pro- works as chief operating officer. Patrick Spence Markets, Montreal for their ambition, leadership and vider of IP Address Manage- Currently, TSC Stores operates (HBA’98), 33 Darryl White’s career in invest- community involvement: ment (IPAM) platforms. In 2007, 36 company-owned stores in Vice President, Research In ment banking began after grad- BlueCat was ranked one of the Ontario, and an additional store Motion Ltd., Waterloo uating from Western’s Richard 50 fastest-growing technology in Brandon, Manitoba. The com- After graduating from the Ivey School of Business. He joined Joseph Michael companies in Canada. pany will soon be adding three Richard Ivey School of Business Nesbitt Thomson (now BMO Nes- Johnson (BA’91), 38 In addition to BlueCat, Hyatt more stores. at Western, Patrick Spence joined bitt Burns) as an analyst right out President, Joe Johnson Equip- also founded another company, Research in Motion (RIM), despite of school and began climbing the ment Inc., Innisfil, Ont. Dyadem International Ltd., with it being an unconventional choice corporate ladder. In 1996, Joe Johnson Jr. left a his brother while he was still a Sarah Richardson for a business grad at the time. In 1999, he was promoted to career as a lawyer to take over the student at Western. The two sold (BA’93), 36 RIM was still a relatively small vice-president of investment family business after his father software they had created for Host, co-producer and co- company and the BlackBerry had banking and then to managing was diagnosed with cancer. their father, an engineer. creator, Room Service, Design yet to be developed. director, investment and corpo- Although the detour in his Both companies employ about Inc. and Sarah’s House; Princi- Spence began as a product rate banking, in 2002. He made career path was unexpected, 125 people and have experiences pal, Sarah Richardson Design, manager, bringing the financial the move from Toronto to his he willingly took over the reins very rapid revenue growth. Toronto services community together hometown of Montreal in 2006, of Joe Johnson Equipment Inc., After graduating with a BA with the Inter@active Pager – taking over his current role as which distributes maintenance in visual arts at Western, Sarah BlackBerry’s predecessor. He executive managing director/ equipment for public works proj- Greg Hicks Richardson stepped into the then became a senior manager of head, Montreal investment and ects. (BA’93, HBA’95), 36 world of TV interior design as a customer implementations, help- corporate banking, BMO Capital Under Johnson’s leadership, Chief operating officer, TSC set designer for the since-can- ing to develop RIM’s enterprise Markets. the company has grown from $4 Stores L.P., London, Ont. celled Home Style. There she met resource-planning system. In his current position, White million in annual sales in 1996 to Greg Hicks began working in producer Michael Prini, who now He moved to Australia in 2002 to has led his team to attain a 40 per $75 million in annual sales today. retail at his parent’s Canadian co-produces her three wildly suc- assume the role of vice president, cent growth in revenue. The company has offices across Tire store while he was still a cessful TV-shows: Room Service, Asia-Pacific, where he established

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IN PROFILE: New Faculty Finding the music in corporate law

B y Si m r a n Ka u r Background Music was her first love; play- Born: Sept. 24, 1967 ing the flute her passion. There n Loves Biking were no other plans but the one and only plan to learn music, to Loves watching foreign films: Luna Papa (Tajik); Rabbit-Proof Fence (Australian); perform music. Ataranjuat (Canadian aboriginal); Rare But that changed at the age Birds (Canadian, Newfoundland) of 28. Three phrases that describe her by Now, at 40, Sara Seck is playing Paul Broad: a different tune, not in the world n Fun but intense of music, but in a world defined n Analytical mind by logic, case files and corporat- ism. n Very patient Seck is a new faculty mem- Research Interests: corporate social ber at The University of Western responsibility, international sustain- able development law, and Third World Ontario’s law school, and is enthu- approaches to international law siastic about her position as a law professor. She explains if she had wanted she could have easily done her freelance musician for six years. PhD in music, and further honed She gave music lessons, and also her skills. But she chose to do a performed in concerts all over PhD in law. Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. “I like being a critical thinker She says she enjoyed it. It was and I am attracted to law from challenging. But the more she an academic level, but also in continued freelancing, the more terms of lifestyle as it is a flexible she realized how unfair the sys- and stable career,” says Seck, a tem is toward self-employed indi- mother of two young children. viduals. Even though she is a lawyer, “As an independent person who the musician is still alive in her. is working a lot of jobs for differ- She sings to her four-year-old son ent people it is difficult to docu- Russell and two-year-old daugh- ment your income level. It doesn’t ter Hazel, and tries to introduce mean you are not responsible. them to all sorts of music. But you are treated as if you are “There’s a family history of not responsible. I found this very Paul Mayne, Western News love for music from my pater- frustrating.” Faculty of Law professor Sara Seck hopes to bridge the gap between corporate law and social justice law in her new nal side. I got my love of music It was difficult to apply for position at Western. probably from my father. He is accommodations at larger rental a chemistry professor but he is buildings because they wanted also a big classical music lover,” proof of income and she was Seck not only got her law degree innovative solutions to legal prob- Currently, Seck, who is finish- says Seck, whose great-great- never eligible for a credit card, from there, but also met her lems, he says. ing her PhD at Osgoode Hall at grandmother was a professional she says. future companion. “Sara has a greater diversity York University, focuses on cor- musician in England. “The system recognizes you Paul Broad, her common-law of background and experiences. porate social responsibility. She Seck specialized in contempo- when you are a student and it partner, reminisces about a day Freelancing gave her a very dif- wants to bridge the gap between rary classical music. She studied recognizes you when you are an when she was giving one of her ferent view of the world. It has corporate law and social justice music at Memorial University in employee. It triggered a sense last performances on stage. She given her an ability to question law. She wants the two areas to St. John’s, N.L., where she was that things were not right. Law was playing the flute, and most things in a different way than a lot communicate more. raised, and later did her mas- was a possible route to address of it was improvisation. She is a of people who have entered law “You cannot solve social justice ter’s in music at the University these problems,” says Seck. creative person, he says, and her from a traditional background issues without grappling with the of Ottawa. In 1995, she enrolled at the Uni- creativity is an asset for her law such as political science or his- structure of corporate law.” After graduating, she was a versity of Toronto’s law school. teaching and research. She finds tory,” he says.

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he number of students more than 10 per cent. About nine Some gains by women came doctorate. The majority of doctoral gra- graduating from Canadian per cent graduated from both in traditionally male dominated Almost 60 per cent of student duates found employment in Tuniversities with a doctor- psychology and education, and fields such as computer and infor- graduated without any debt rela- research and development, or ate has remained stable since eight per cent from social scien- mation sciences, mathematics ted to their graduate studies. The teaching. the mid 1990s, but appears set to ces. and physical sciences. proportion of students without Nearly two-thirds are expected grow, according to the latest data Engineering remained the most Nearly one-quarter of gra- school debt grew from the pre- to earn more than $55,000. from Statistics Canada. male-dominated field, while psy- duates planned to live outside vious year. Nearly 23 per cent of doctorate Canadian universities awar- chology became the most female- Canada. Almost three-quarters had firm earners were foreign or visa stu- ded PhDs to about 4,000 students dominated. Women represented On average, doctoral graduates plans for when they graduated. dents, and a majority planned to in the 2004/2005 academic year, less than one-fifth of graduates in were 36 years old in 2004/2005. Graduates of social sciences and remain in Canada. according to latest available data engineering, but nearly four out They took an average of five years life sciences were most likely to from the agency’s Survey of Ear- of every five in psychology. and nine months to complete their have established plans. ned Doctorates. More than three-quarters of graduates completed studies in a science or engineering field; the most popular was biological sciences. Newspaper awards for Western News Although the number of gra- duates in recent years has not varied greatly, enrolment in doc- Western News has won recent toral programs has increased. awards for quality from three Between 2000 and 2004, enrol- organizations. ment grew at an average rate of Next week, reporter/photogra- almost seven per cent a year. In pher Paul Mayne will receive a 2004/2005, more than 34,000 stu- 2008 Virtuoso Award from the dents were enrolled in all years International Association of Busi- of doctoral programs. ness Communicators (London The Association of Universities chapter) for his striking image of and Colleges of Canada attribu- thoracic surgeon Dalilah Fortin. tes growth in enrolment to an The photo, entitled Commit- increase in the number of faculty ment to Caring, appeared in the at Canadian institutions (boos- Feb. 15, 2007 issue of Western ting the ability to train graduate News to illustrate an ongoing fea- students) and to an increase in ture about new faculty members funding for graduate students on campus. through student financial assis- In addition, the Council for tance and research grants. Advancement and Support of PhD graduates accounted for Education (CASE) has awarded roughly 0.4 per cent of the popula- Western News a silver medal tion, meaning Canada lags behind from among 34 entries by North many Organization of Economic American university tabloids. Co-operation and Development The CASE entry focused hea- countries. The proportion in the vily on coverage of the contro- United States was 0.7 per cent. versial student Gazette newspa- Data also showed more equi- per’s ‘spoof’ issue, which created table distribution between the a campus furore over the paper’s sexes among doctoral grads in portrayal of women and gene- 2004/2005 when 46 per cent of rated demands for journalistic graduates were women. reforms at the student paper. Among key findings: Last month, Western News About one-fifth of 2004/2005 picked up an award as Canada’s graduates were enrolled in biolo- top campus newspaper from the Western News photographer Paul Mayne has earned an award from the International Association of Business Com- gical sciences. Engineering and Canadian Community Newspa- municators for this shot of new faculty member and thoracic surgeon Dalilah Fortin. The photo appeared in the Feb.

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LONG SERVICE AWARDS Western service a family affair

B Y PAUL MAYNE “I deal with a lot of students ern has been a good place for me.” in my work, and they’re just so For Hollomby, he likes the fact For Diane Mills, it is all about great,” says Mills. his job has given him the opportu- keeping the family name alive at Western President Paul Daven- nity to wear numerous hats. Western. Her father, Lyle, was a port told those at the ceremony the “I can’t think of a better job. I’m fixture in the Stevenson-Lawson university’s motto of ‘best student able to keep my feet in academ- mailroom until his retirement 20 experience’ couldn’t be fulfilled ics, research and clinical care,” years ago. without the dedication from the he says. “It’s a real community for And now, the Don Wright Fac- staff and faculty. me; not just the university, but the ulty of Music academic counselor “I think we have a unique situa- hospital and the city itself.” herself has been honored for her tion here at Western; one of open- Also honored with a 25-year service to the university, receiving ness, tolerance and supportive pin, but not pictured on this page, her 25-year pin. environment,” he says. “It’s the are: Cedric Briens, James Brown, Mary Stiles Michael Wu Mitch Young At a ceremony held at Gibbon’s type of environment that breeds Karen Chelladurai, Gregory Dick- Lodge, 47 faculty and staff were success and 25 years at the univer- inson, Rocco Gerace, William applauded for ongoing efforts at sity is good evidence that you’re Greason, Milford Green, Justina making Western a great place to doing something right.” Horvath, Helmut Jurgensen, work. For David Hollomby, that some- Margaret Jury, Barry Maguire, “It’s just a wonderful atmo- thing right has been coming to Deborah Mayea, Robin McFad- sphere to work,” says Mills, also a work each day. den, Danny McGregor, Rodney music grad from Western. “We’re “There hasn’t been a day since Millard, David Ostrom, David Pelz, all very fortunate.” I’ve been here that I haven’t looked Loretta Peregrina, Janice Polgar, She says her work in the faculty forward to coming to work,” says Kirk Reiser, Richard Reynolds, has been a great fi t and loves the the Richard Ivey Professor of Med- Douglas Rodwell, Kathleen Slaugh- interaction she has with colleagues, icine and Chair, Chief of Medicine, ter, Brian Taylor, Robert Wood and as well as the students. London Teaching Hospitals. “West- Denise Wright. Danica Sliskovic Raymond Williamson Diane Mills

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June 5 June 7 June 11 June 13 skills and keep people motivated. Participants will create their own action plan for coping with McIntosh Gallery Exhibition – the river proj- Summer stargazing at Cronyn Observatory. Spring Convocation, Alumni Hall, 10 a.m. & Spring Convocation, Alumni Hall, 10 a.m. & conflict and ways of creating a positive, proac- ect: 19 London artists turn to the Thames. This View the heavenly skies while Physics and 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. tive team environment. Room 330, SLB. 12 – 1 exhibition is the result of over two years of the Astronomy furthers the experience through p.m. Registration is limited. http://www.uwo.ca/ artists looking at, thinking about, and “making weekly open houses on Saturday nights at Hume Campus Communicators is a Toastmasters club. June 14 wellness SLB 330, 12 – 1 p.m. friends with” a part of the Thames River and Cronyn Observatory. Stargazers are encouraged Develop and improve communications skills in Summer stargazing at Cronyn Observatory. The its impact on this community. Commemorative to engage the resident astronomy experts with a supportive and learning environment. SLB Department of Physics and Astronomy presents Campus Communicators is a Toastmasters club. book for sale. Contact 519-661-3181, or visit www. questions. Until August 30. 8:30 p.m. 330, 12 noon. Megan Popovic [email protected]. weekly open houses on Saturday nights this Develop and improve communications skills, in mcintoshgallery.ca Runs until June 22. website cctm.freetoasthost.info summer at the Hume Cronyn Observatory. Open a supportive and learning environment. SLB June 9 houses run until August 30. 8:30 p.m. 292, 12 noon. Megan Popovic [email protected]. Health and wellness seminar with Laura Bax- Modern Languages and Literatures presents Spring Convocation, Alumni Hall, 10 a.m. & website cctm.freetoasthost.info ter-Gravelle. Learn about healing, wellness and “La Tertulia” - Spanish Conversation Group. Any- 3:30 p.m. June 17 elevated human function through chiropractic one wishing to speak Spanish and meet people Modern Languages and Literatures presents care. No charge everyone welcome. SLB 330, June 10 from different Spanish-speaking countries is Oncology Grand Rounds – “Vascular Throm- “La Tertulia” - Spanish Conversation Group. Any- 12 – 1 p.m. welcome. Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. UC 117. bembolic Events (VTE’s) in Testicular Cancer one wishing to speak Spanish and meet people Spring Convocation, Alumni Hall, 10 a.m. & Patients Receiving Chemotherapy” Room from different Spanish-speaking countries is June 6 3:30 p.m. A3-924a/b, 12 noon – 1 p.m. welcome. Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. UC 117. Biochemistry Visiting Speaker Seminar – June 12 Wellness Series with Laura Baxter–Gravelle. June 18 Please send submissions to comingevents@ Peter Chidiac, Department of Physiology & Phar- “How to manage stress without distress – The Spring Convocation, Alumni Hall, 10 a.m. & macology, Western. “RGS2 - A Novel Inhibitor of 3:30 p.m. Wednesday Wellness Series – Team Building uwo.ca Chiropractic Connection.” No charge. UCC rm. Translation” - 10:30 a.m. MSB 384. Skills. Presentation explores what makes an 49, 6 – 7 p.m. effective team, how to develop communication

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