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UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH Vol. 14 — No. 22 May 29, 1970 National Research Council awards half-million grant to Guelphs Zoology Department The University of Guelph has been awarded a $532,000 grant by the National Research Council of Canada to support research in the study of the physiological basis of animal migration. Research will be carried out in the Department of Zoology with Prof. Keith Ronald as project leader. The grant will be made over a five-year period. Subject to the availability of funds, the university will receive $217,000 in 1970 - 71, Subsequent annual payments will be $111,000, $88,000, $72,000 and $44,000 re- spectively. The funds will be made available under NBCs program of Negotiated Major Grants. This type of university assistance was initiated by the Council in 1967 to assist universities to develop new or interdisciplinary research centres, particularly in fields relevant to the scientific, economic and resource de- velopment of Canada. The University of Guelphs research pro- gram is ex:)ected to shed new light on several aspects of the pheonomenon of migration. The animals selected for investigation include parasitic nematodes, monarch butterfly, lam- a prey, harp seal and birds such as the red-winged Scientists in the Department of Zoology working on the animal migration study are: left to blackbird and starling. These represent different taxonomic groups and, additonally, right: Keith Ronald, F.W.H. Beamish, R. C. Anderson, J. C. George and seated, R. J. Wensler. exhibit different patterns of migratory acti- Research results may have important im- studies carried out on vertebrates, especially vity. In using these animals as models, it is plications with respect to resource develop- birds. These studies have indicated that mi- hoped to obtain a better understanding of ment, conservation and health. Improved gratory activity in animals is generally governed underlying unities in the general phenomenon understanding of bird migration is expected by certain ecological factors inducing physio- of animal migration. to contribute towards a reduction of aviation logical reactions and adaptations in the body. hazards posed by bird-aircraft collisons.Since Basically the sequence of events in migration many migratory birds are known to be carriers consists of premigratory hyperphagia, increased of certain types of disease- producing viruses, food intake, rapid sythesis and deposition of research may be informative as regards both the fuel reserves for muscular activity, the tim- human health and the health of domestic ing and triggering of migratory movement,the animals. Additionally, a better understanding process of the travel itself and finally the re- of bird migration is of fundamental import- cuperation from the stress and muscular ex- ance to the conservation, development and haustion. These events involve practically all recreational use of natural resources. aspects of the physiology of neuroendocrine Knowledge gained from research on the regulation, metabolic adaptation and bioen- migratory activity of insects, agricultural pests ergetics. It is envisaged that the present re- and parasite-carrying organisms capable of search program would not only lead to a bet- transmitting diseases, is also of considerable ter understanding of the physiological basis of importance while studies on migration of animal migrations, but also of the nature of parasitic nematodes, lampreys, etc., could lead life and life processes. to improved and cheaper control techniques. The animals selected for the investigations Though the phenomenon of migration is represent not only different taxonomic groups Dr. W. C. Winegard and Professor Keith a general feature of all groups of animals, much but also exhibit different patterns of migratory Ronald study Guelph submission to N.R.C. of our present knowledge is derived from Continued on page 2. 2 NRC GRANT — continued from page I. REPORT FROM BOARD activity. In using these animals as models, it is hoped to obtain an understanding of the un- May 22,1970 Meeting proval in Principle from the Department of derlying unity in the general phenomenon of University Affairs. animal migrations. BUILDING Scientists in the Department who will be APPOINTMENTS directly involved with the project are: Profes- Housing Cl sor R. C. Anderson, Professor F. W. H. Beam- The Board approved the design of Housing COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE ish, Professor J. C. George, Professor K. Ron- CI as presented and instructed the Director of Office of Dean of Social Science — John ald and Professor R. J. Wensler.The current Physical Resources to proceed with the pre- W. Skinner, Dean. faculty of the Department of Zoology is 35 paration of working drawings on this basis. with more than 60 graduate students. COLLEGE OF ARTS Working relationships with groups engaged O.V.C. Lab. Animal Building English — Leslie G. Monkman, Lecturer. in similar research in Norway, Poland, Russia, The Board approved the Building Program Languages — Miss Elma E. Kopetsky, As- India, Japan and the United States have already and Brief to the Architect for the Laboratory sistant Professor, Chinese; Miss Barbara M. been established as part of the programs plan Animal Building, and instructed the Director of Lanati, Assistant Professor, Italian; Kenrick to engage in close collaborative work at both Physical Resources to proceed with the pre- E. Mose, Assistant Professor, Spanish. national and international levels. paration of final design upon receipt of Ap- 11 The Lana Roxanne, recently purchased by the University of Guelph, is for use in the Depart- ment of Zoologys teaching and research pro- gram in marine biology at St. Andrews, N.B. Here she is docked at the pier of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada Biological Station. The Station is adjacent to the Huntsman Marine Laboratory of which the University of Guelph is a leading member, and is where our students will be stationed. Examining a net on board the Roxanne are Dr. John Sprague, a recent appointment to Psychologist leads workshop the University of Guelphs Department of Dr. Lawrence Alexander of Michigan State University held a lecture-discussion and workshop Zoology, Douglas Waterston, University of on campus with the title The Systems Approach to Instruction, or How to Demonstrate that Guelph, and Director of the F.R.B.Station, You Do Teach. Dr. Lawrence second from left, is shown following the lecture with Dr. W. W. Dr. John Anderson, who obtained the boat Straka, History, Mrs. C. Wells, Physical Education and Dr. W. C. Winegard. for Guelph. Safety Quiz The following questions and answers are forehead on your hands. The front seat pas- down on the brake, brace your head from published by the Ontario Safety League. senger should lean forward, put his forearms behind with your hands. Take the damage What would you do if: together on the dashboard and rest his head on your bumper, not your neck. Q A deer came out of the bush and ran across on his arms. the road ahead? A Brake, sound horn, flash lights off and on. Q While you were waiting at a red light your Deer and other animals seem to be hypno- ears and rearview mirror suddenly told you The News Bulletin is published by the tized by the steady glare of headlights, and that a car coming up too fast was going to Department of Information and edited there may be another close behind. crash into your rear. by Mrs. Betty Keeling. Copy for the A Suppress any instinct to move ahead and next edition must reach the editor, Room 361, McLaughlin Library, not Q A head-on collision became inevitable? "roll with the punch" to minimize the later than noon Friday, May 29,1970. A Cut the ignition and in a car not equipped damage,That might lessen the damage to your with shoulder belts, put both hands on the car slightly, but it is likely to lead to a top of the wheel, elbows out, and rest your worse crash with cross traffic. Instead, bear 2 NRC GRANT — continued from page I. REPORT FROM BOARD activity. In using these animals as models, it is hoped to obtain an understanding of the un- May 22,1970 Meeting prove! in Principle from the Department of derlying unity in the general phenomenon of University Affairs. animal migrations. BUILDING Scientists in the Department who will be APPOINTMENTS directly involved with the project are: Profes- Housing Cl sor R. C. Anderson, Professor F. W. H. Beam- The Board approved the design of Housing CI as presented and instructed the Director of COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE ish, Professor J. C. George, Professor K. Ron- Office of Dean of Social Science — John ald and Professor R. J. Wensler.The current Physical Resources to proceed with the pre- W. Skinner, Dean. faculty of the Department of Zoology is 35 paration of working drawings on this basis. with more than 60 graduate students. COLLEGE OF ARTS Working relationships with groups engaged O.V.C. Lab. Animal Building English — Leslie G. Monkman, Lecturer. in similar research in Norway, Poland, Russia, The Board approved the Building Program Languages — Miss Elma E. Kopetsky, As- India, Japan and the United States have already and Brief to the Architect for the Laboratory sistant Professor, Chinese; Miss Barbara M. been established as part of the programs plan Animal Building, and instructed the Director of Lanati, Assistant Professor, Italian; Kenrick to engage in close collaborative work at both Physical Resources to proceed with the pre- E. Mose, Assistant Professor, Spanish. national and international levels. paration of final design upon receipt of Ap- The Lana Roxanne, recently purchased by the University of Guelph, is for use in the Depart- ment of Zoologys teaching and research pro- gram in marine biology at St. Andrews, N.B. Here she is docked at the pier of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada Biological Station.