February 10, 2005 Vol. 41 No. 6 The University of Western Ontario’s newspaper of record www.WesternNews.ca

‘Rae-to-Budget’ campaign begins

The Rae-to-Budget strategy “These investments would A lobbying “This effort begins at home. Our faculty and students involves, among other things, transform the university system newspaper ads, “lots and lots of in Ontario and we need to gather campaign to need to get behind the recommendations they agree lobbying” of cabinet ministers all the support among not only with and spread the word on how important investing and all members of the provincial our own community, but also in parliament and encouraging peo- the general public,” says Daven- sway public in Ontario Universities is.” ple in the community to write and port. Western President contact their representatives. In the end, says Rae, public opinion is being Paul Davenport “We have to lead the members opinion will play a major factor of parliament to understand that in the fate of universities. a lot of people in Ontario think budgets by 2007-08. more money, or spend it differ- launched this is very important,” says Van Many of the recommendations ently, because they believe that is Loon. were exactly what Ontario uni- what people want and expect and “We need to work together to Y AUL AYNE versities have been requesting because they decide it is in the B P M make sure that this gets through for years. broader public interest.” the budget process because it’s Western President Paul Dav- Council Chair Richard Van The Council of Ontario Uni- pretty clear to us at the Ontario enport praised the analysis and Loon says only about four weeks versities is about to unleash a Council of Universities that the recommendations. “This report are available to make a differ- The ThinkOntario theme adopted by major marketing initiative to government wants to do this, but paints an accurate picture of the ence to the provincial budget and the Council of Ontario Universities is rally public support around key they need to know there’s enough state of postsecondary education he called on students to join in expected to be central to upcoming recommendations in a pointed public support for it.” in this province, and what must be the cause. lobbying efforts. The Web site is at review of the state of postsecond- In a Viewpoint column in done now to ensure its future.” “Presidents, and hopefully the www.thinkontario.com ary education. today’s Western News (see Page Still, universities have a small students, will be pressuring very Dubbed the Rae-to-Budget 4), Davenport calls on the campus window of opportunity during hard on the government to make strategy and featuring an adver- community to help communicate which to sway public opinion and sure it pays very close attention tising campaign and extensive the need for major reforms. More Rae Report Coverage Inside political minds. Finance Minis- to these recommendations. At the lobbying, the council hopes to “This effort begins at home. ■ Page 4 – Viewpoint by President ter Greg Sorbara is expected to Council of Ontario Universities, push a proposed massive funding Our faculty and students need to Paul Davenport unveil the budget in early spring. we have quite a well-developed increase onto the provincial bud- get behind the recommendations During a December town hall at strategy between now and then.” ■ Page 8 – Bob Rae lays out the prob- get expected out in the spring. they agree with and spread the Western and again this week, Rae Failure to generate support lem, offers solutions Released just this week in word on how important invest- prodded universities to action, would leave the postsecondary Toronto, a six-month investiga- ing in Ontario universities is. We ■ Page 8 – Excerpts from the Rae saying budget-setters are more system mired in a state Rae has tion by former Premier Bob Rae need to make the best effort we Report revealed gaping holes in the level likely to respond favourably if characterized as “in jeopardy.” can,” he said in an interview. ■ Page 9 – Reaction from campus of federal and provincial govern- public opinion builds around their “We really need to watch this,” Davenport says he will be groups, London MPPs needs. says Van Loon. “If there aren’t ment support for Ontario colleges working with the COU in com- “The fate of this Review is now commitments, fairly solid com- ■ Page 9 – Highlights of key recom- and universities. ing weeks to help sway political in the hands of others,” says Rae. mitments, in the provincial bud- mendations Rae said at least $1.3 billion opinion. must be injected into operating “Governments decide to spend get, we’re in trouble.”

Paul Mayne, Western News Campus groups across the province are being urged to help generate public support for reforms and additional funding for postsecondary education as recommended in a report this week. 2 F E B R U A R Y 1 0 , 2 0 0 5 WESTERN NEWS

CONGRESS COUNTDOWN: 107 Days Congress hiring tool for academic units

B Y P AUL M AYNE for him and the university. such a huge gathering, adding “Each unit has the opportunity to showcase to its “People came early and stayed you can’t control everything. With more than 6,000 of North later,” he says. “The city ben- “The fi rst few days were rainy American’s top academics pre- colleagues around the country as to what their efi ted along with the university.” and the federal government paring to spend over a week at strengths are and where they stand.” Boldt also encourages and decided to call an election at the Western this spring, you can be reminds all faculties that there same time,” he says. assured the word recruitment Ed Boldt is no better time to put your “best “You can’t control things like will come up in conversation at Academic convenor, Congress 2004 foot forward” than at the Con- that; you just make the best of it. some point. gress, adding fi rst impressions Overall, it was a wonderful expe- This, according to University fessors, researchers and oth- become the largest multi-disci- can go a long way. rience for us and I wish Western of Manitoba sociologist Ed Boldt, ers,” says Boldt, who was aca- plinary gathering of scholars in “The academic units are really the best in hosting this year’s is just one of the key benefits demic convenor at the Congress. North America. Delegates from at the heart of this event,” he Congress.” Western can expect as host of the “Things are tightening up with Europe, Africa and Asia are also says. “Each unit has the opportu- 2005 Congress of the Humanities recruitment and an event such as expected to travel to Western. nity to showcase to its colleagues Let Western News know what and Social Sciences, May 28-June this can make a huge difference Boldt says it had been 18 years around the country as to what your area is doing for the Con- 5. The University of Manitoba in decision making.” since the University of Manitoba their strengths are and where gress. Contact Paul Mayne at presented last year’s event. Now in its 74th year, the Con- has held this gathering, which at they stand.” [email protected]. For informa- “This becomes a very impor- gress will feature more than 80 that time was called the Learned Boldt admits there is a tremen- tion about the upcoming Con- tant tool for Western when it academic disciplines presenting Societies Conference. The oppor- dous amount of organizational gress, visit www.fedcan.ca/con- comes to recruitment and pro- a wide array of research and has tunity to hold it again was a thrill work that goes into putting on gress2005/index.htm. Transparency applies to universities, too

B Y P AUL M AYNE good thing, he says. ency gives you the right to oper- “Transparency as a force is ate and stay in business, adding Financial data, grievances, affecting every institution,” says it creates a network of trust with internal memos, product weak- Tapscott, who spoke to students the consumer which ultimately ness – good news and bad, it can at Western’s Ivey School of Busi- gives you a competitive advan- be seen by anyone who knows ness February 3. “Everybody is tage over the competition. where to look. opening up because people are In the case of Western and For author and entrepreneur going to find out anyway, and other post-secondary institutions, Don Tapscott, the new world of when you’re open it turns out Tapscott says transparency needs transparency is revolutionizing there are all kinds of benefi ts to to apply as well. every aspect of the economy and doing that.” “Universities historically have forcing corporations to rethink The author of The Naked Cor- had their little bastions of opacity, fundamental values. And that’s a poration, Tapscott says transpar- but they’ve tended to be fairly open institutions,” he says. “When you just consider academic dis- cussion, which by definition is kind of open, the peer review process, science and research in the university…it’s a very open Paul Mayne, Western News process. “On the other hand, a lot of Author and entrepreneur Don Tapscott speaks to Ivey students regarding institutions, universities included, how the age of transparency will revolutionize business. have not exactly has the great SUBMISSIONS TO THE transparencies towards various “It’s a powerful new force in honest and abide by their com- CAMPUS & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE stakeholder groups.” the economy that’s changing the mitments and increasingly that of the BOARD OF GOVERNORS Tapscott says the “train has left way every institution operates they’ll be open. 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B Y J IM A NDERSON Panelists also discussed the role the Lawrence Centre could play • T he La wr enc e National C entr e is The Lawrence National Centre in bridging the chasm that cur- guided b y a 13-member advis ory for Policy and Management at rently exists between govern- boar d. F or a c omple t e lis t o f mem- Western’s Richard Ivey School of ment and business and promoting ber s , s ee P age 12. Business is positioning itself to dialogue between the public and help bridge the gap between busi- private sectors in the best inter- “Canadians know more about ness and government in public ests of Canada. the Americans than most other policy issues. Kevin Chan, an Ivey grad who countries, but we know less than “The Lawrence Centre for is now an analyst in the Privy we think we know and less than Policy and Management can con- Council of Canada, said good we need to know about the U.S.,” tribute to building the greater public policy can contribute to said Simpson. understanding of public policy a better standard of living for He said that many counties in the business community and Canadians and make Canada in the world have “turned off” its engagement in providing pol- more competitive in the global America in the current climate icy advice,” Kevin Lynch, of the marketplace. He suggested ways and this represents an opportu- International Monetary Fund, that the Lawrence Centre could nity for Canada. “We have a real told a dinner meeting of the Law- play a role was to establish a fel- interesting opportunity here.” rence National Centre Advisory Paul Mayne, W estern News lowship program, sponsor forums Other panelists discussed emerging public policy issues Council Monday evening. D i a n n e C u n n i n g h a m , D i r e c t o r o f t h e L a w r e n c e N a t i o n a l C e n t r e , i s w o r k i n g and discussion and to make pub- Lynch was the guest speaker at lic policy an important part of the such as international and inter- w i t h a h i g h - p r o fi l e a d v i s o r y c o u n c i l t o b u i l d a n a t i o n a l p o l i c y p r o fi l e f o r t h e provincial trade barriers, differ- the fi rst meeting of the advisory c e n t r e . Ivey curriculum. council, which consists of 13 high- Globe & Mail national colum- entiation of tax rates between the profi le members from business, population that has post-second- in collaboration, rather than in nist Jeffrey Simpson praised U. S. and Canada, accountability government and academe. ary education, currently at 42.6 confrontation, with government, Ivey’s initiatives in China and and social responsibility of busi- Lynch noted that public policy per cent. 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VIEWPOINT THE WAY WE WERE: 1940 Western President Paul Davenport says Bob Rae outlines the case for why education matters and a vision for making Ontario a leader in learning Seize opportunity for public support

ormer Ontario premier Trust Fund to continue on a per- Bob Rae delivered to manent basis, providing match- Queen’s Park Monday ing funds in the amount of $50 F what is perhaps the million a year starting in 2005-06 most important document in for gifts made in support of stu- a generation on the state of dent assistance. postsecondary education in our Other key recommendations province. Rae’s message is one include expanding graduate stu- I endorse and hope will capture dent enrolment to approximately the attention of Ontarians as the 60,000 over the next 10 years, McGuinty government contem- and making available $200 mil- plates its spring budget priori- lion per year for facility renewal, ties. and up to $300 million per year In his panel’s postsecond- for new facilities and equipment In 1940 Western was selected by the National Research Council as one of several universities to conduct intensive ary review report, “Ontario: to meet the growing demands radar research in aid of the war effort. A gray-haired woman walked into the Physics Department and asked if she A Leader in Learning,” Rae of increased enrolment. Not could help in some way. Elizabeth Laird, former head of the Physics Department at Mount Holyoke College was says now is the time to renew only does this acknowledge our made an honorary professor and supervised several MSc students on the biological effects of microwave radiation. In 1953, upon her second “retirement”, Laird was photographed with a collection of toys donated by former students Ontario’s commitment to higher growing deferred maintenance based on principles in physics. She remained active in the department until shortly before her death in 1969 at the education by funding it in accor- challenges, but it also reflects an age of 94. dance with the increasingly appreciation that excellence in important contributions it makes teaching and research requires to our knowledge economy. state-of-the-art equipment and “Society’s survival has always facilities. the future to keep up with infla- tunity and excellence are both principles are important. A relied on the transfer of skills The report also states that tion and enrolment increases, diminished when governments strongly centralized approach, and abilities across genera- Ontario needs to be clearer and better support the federal and students spend less than such as we have seen in the past, tions,” says Rae, who released about its future support for agenda for building a knowledge they should, or when institutions will not work well in the years his report after gathering some research and innovation. While society.” are reluctant to focus and insist ahead. Autonomous, flexible 2,300 submissions during eight acknowledging the need to I concur with Rae that Ontar- on better outcomes. Ontario has institutions working within a months of consultation. “What is encourage commercialization of ians should not settle for any- the chance now to muster the framework of public account- new is the level and breadth of research, Rae emphasizes that thing less when it comes to political will to create a sustain- ability is a better direction.” knowledge and skill required to basic research remains funda- postsecondary education. Our able framework for a system succeed. Our current standard mental to the mission of higher challenge now is fostering public that allows each student, and FUNDING ALL STUDENTS of living, and our quality of life, education. “If universities don’t support to ensure the govern- each university and college, “I am firmly committed to the depends on access to the best pursue it,” he adds, “it is hard to ment acts upon Rae’s recommen- to be at their best. Our higher principle that there should be education in the world.” know who will.” dations. education institutions should no more “unfunded students,” I am encouraged by the Rae sets the context for his To this end, I encourage all both inspire and produce leading and that this practice should be case the report puts forward, report by arguing very con- members of our campus com- research. Our best will allow us ended in 2005-06.” and I am pleased to see how it vincingly that quality and high munity to seize this opportunity to compete with the best in the addresses key issues highlighted standards are not incompatible to express support for renewed world. We should not settle for in Western’s submission to the with the desire to make educa- investment in postsecondary anything less.” TUITION COSTS education by talking to friends Rae panel, made jointly last tion more accessible and afford- “Both the government and the October by our faculty, students, able. “Opportunity and excel- and colleagues, and communi- GROWING RESEARCH cating your views to your local institutions have a role in tuition. staff and administration. lence are both diminished,” he AND INNOVATION It is important to be precise on Among its 28 recommenda- writes, “when governments and MPP. Within the report, several key “There has been considerable what they are. The government tions, Rae’s report calls for a students spend less than they should not set tuition levels but total base funding increase of should, or when institutions are passages capture effectively the discussion, both at the federal unique mission of postsecondary and provincial levels, about the should establish the regulatory $1.3 billion over the next three reluctant to focus and insist on framework that ensures predict- years to ensure no student posi- better outcomes. Ontario has a education. I am taking the lib- need to encourage the commer- erty of including them below. cialization of research. This is ability, transparency and afford- tion within the postsecondary chance now to muster the politi- ability for students. The institu- system goes unfunded, and to cal will to create a sustainable important, but it must be borne in mind that basic research tions must clearly retain ulti- invest in quality improvements framework for a system that SUSTAINABLE mate responsibility for tuition to Ontario’s postsecondary insti- allows each student, and each FRAMEWORK remains fundamental to the mis- sion of higher education. If the levels of individual programs. In tutions. These two issues are of university and college, to be at doing so, the regulatory frame- primary importance to Ontario their best… we should not settle “Some will argue that quality universities don’t pursue it, it and high standards are incom- is hard to know who will. Nobel work should require that – in universities, and Rae is unequiv- for anything less.” the context of multi-year plans ocal in his recommendation that What is even more encourag- patible with the desire to make Prize winner John Polanyi has education more accessible. Oth- often pointed out that it is the – the institutions publicly com- more money is needed now. The ing is that Rae sees the goals of mit to and be held to account need is self-evident as currently this report as only first steps. ers may contend that the central breakthroughs in basic science goal of social inclusiveness that eventually find their way to for both the tangible quality some 25,000 student positions in “The ‘stretch targets’ over the improvements that students will Ontario receive no government long term,” he writes, “should should trump “elitist” concerns commercial use. These break- about excellence, that Ontario throughs may not be immedi- see for increases in tuition, and funding, and Ontario universities be to bring the per-student adequate financial support for rank last among the Canadian revenue base up to the level of can afford a pretty good system, ately apparent but their long- but not one that achieves great- term impacts are profound.” students in need.” provinces when it comes to fund- public institutions in peer North “The tuition revenue require- ing on a per-student basis. American jurisdictions. This ness. “Each of these views is wrong. ments of the institutions will be The report also calls for would require approximately DESIGN AND substantially tempered over the bold and sweeping changes to $2.2 billion more in revenues to We need governments and institutions that are irrevocably ACCOUNTABILITY next three years if the Ontario Ontario’s student aid system. the institutions than they receive government accepts my recom- committed to access for every “With respect to the design of Rae recommends $300 million today.” mendations for funding. But the Ontarian who is qualified to the system, my recommenda- is required to provide up-front In this regard, Rae calls weight of evidence clearly points attend. Because the new econ- tions reflect the need to reconcile grants for more than 95,000 low- upon the federal government to the need to shift the locus of omy demands it, the number of three objectives: institutional income students, greater access to play a more significant role the tuition decision from central people attending will need to rise independence and diversity, to loans that reflect the real cost in postsecondary education: planning to the individual institu- substantially in the years ahead. the need for greater co-ordina- of study, and more help with “Financial support through tions. Students have significant We also need governments and tion and clearer pathways for loan repayment. I am delighted the Canada Social Transfer for choices in higher education in institutions that are unwaver- students, and accountability to to see the report also calls for postsecondary education needs Ontario. The age of ‘one size, one ingly committed to excellence in the public to ensure that money the Ontario Student Opportunity to be restored and increased in price fits all’ should be over.” teaching and research. Oppor- is being spent wisely. All three WESTERN NEWS F E B R U A R Y 1 0 , 2 0 0 5 5

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

ON FEELING SAFE; ON show off our school, but we don’t approximately 50.5% to 49.5%). of this decades-long controversy, that the system is not truly defen- WESTERN’S NEW BRAND want to be poor doing so. It’s quite clear that the member- I suggest representitives from sive. Our own Canadian military Netaly Stetter ship’s right to demand a mail bal- each side meet - over lunch - with planners have said it is arguably I have just read the February Brescia University College lot has served us well. What’s not the objective of developing an more to preserve U.S. “freedom 3 edition of Western News and clear is why the UWOFA Board acceptable and comprehensive of action” against so-called rogues it sparked thoughts on a couple VOTING ON THE RIGHT wants to take this right away. understanding acceptable to both without fear of being deterred by of issues. One would think that the UWOFA sides. In my humble opinion, the a ballistic missile launch. Both First, with regards ‘Women TO VOTE Board would be extremely inter- fundamental objective in both the National Security Strategy learn to battle’, I am happy to see Those who didn’t either click ested in what such a large propor- science and religion, is to solve of the United States and the that a self defense class will be on Exhibit II in the electronic tion of those they represent think problems, not perpetuate them. presidential directive on missile made available to staff and stu- agenda for yesterday’s (Feb. 9) about things. Certainly, now that C. Gordon Winder defence of December 2002 make dents. My brothers have always UWOFA general meeting or actu- mail ballots can be garnered elec- Professor Emeritus, Geology this offensive rationale clear: taught me to keep my guard up ally attend that meeting may not tronically, the problem can’t be weak states cannot be permitted and be aware, and when I walk know UWOFA members will soon the cost of printing and paper. DEPORTATION DECISION to deter strong ones from acting home from night class I always be voting on numerous Constitu- Possibly the answer will emerge WRONG militarily. keep my keys in between my fin- tional changes. I call your atten- in the exchange of information More recently, a 2004 paper gers. tion to one in particular. that should accompany the lead- I would like to express my dis- produced at the naval postgradu- I hope the class reinforces sup- According to a clause in the up to this ballot on changing the pleasure in the pending deporta- ate academy in California argued port systems for women in trou- current version of the UWOFA Constitutional (to be held soon). tion of the London doctor as out- that the command, control, bat- ble or abusive relationships. This Constitution, if members want While I certainly encourage you lined in Western News Feb. 3. tle-management and communi- is a fight not only for our safety any issue brought to a mail ballot to listen to why the Board wants With the shortage of doctors cations system of BMD “must but also our future generations. of the full membership, they can to take this right away from us, in Ontario it is a decision made allow for directing and support- We have to change certain stereo- make that happen by submitting a I also encourage you to not let without too much thought. Here ing pre-emptive operations” as types that women are helpless, or petition containing signatures of them do so by voting “no” when is a person who is a definite plus the National Security Strategy objects or have to say “yes”; we 100 UWOFA members. One of the the opportunity arises. for our province. The Depart- envisions. have to fight for our children, our changes proposed by the UWOFA Steve Lupker ment of Immigration is not read- Unfortunately, given the con- mothers, our sisters and friends. Board is to delete that clause and, Department of Psychology ing the correct page as to who stellation of forces favouring the And, with regard to the story thus, remove this right from the should be allowed to stay while system -- the Liberal and Con- about branding and changing membership. LET’S DO LUNCH we have a person in Brantford servative parties; the Canadian UWO to Western, the new name Many of you may remember who is a “convicted terrorist who aerospace industry (lobbying would be nice. Instead of being that members have used this In Western News, Dec. 2, my was imprisoned and then lied on hard behind the scenes); an inter- like everyone else (for example, right to demand a mail ballot at Viewpoint article had the headline his application to enter Canada departmental working group on U of T, U of O); it would be nice to two points in the past. In both ‘Science, religion can get along’. and is still here”. Where is the BMD centred within the Depart- stand out and be proud. cases, the issue was that motions In Western News, Jan. 27, Sean common sense? ment of National Defence since But please, please, if you that had passed overwhelmingly Pitman of Loma Linda University, Jack & Norma Lancaster 2003 -- I fear the current govern- do start labeling merchandise at meetings, typically attended California, published a Commen- London ment will ultimately sign on. with Western don’t go to pricey by 5%-10% of the membership, tary in response entitled Can sci- In doing so, the Liberals will lengths like the title UWO does. appeared to many (outside the ence and religion get along? His LIBERALS WILL FOLD abandon not only Canada’s tra- If I bought a sweater or baseball UWOFA Board) to not be repre- second last paragraph stated: “If ditional position against space cap or underwear anywhere else, sentative of the position of the Darwin and the popular notions UNDER U.S. MISSILE weapons (prototypes will be it would be one third the price. If membership as a whole. The of most modern scientists are PRESSURE tested well before the end of this I step into The Book Store, prices correct, then the religions based results of the subsequent mail With regard to your Hot Topic decade), but they will also encour- increase three times because it on the Bible are truly out to lunch. ballots confirmed that impres- on the debate over a U.S.-spon- age the unilateralist tendencies in has the magical three letters on However, if the very clear and sion. That is, the motions passed sored national missile defence American foreign policy, betray- it - UWO. falsifiable statements of the Bible at meetings were either over- system, your Western experts ing our best multilateralist tradi- We’re students. We don’t want are correct, then it is the main- whelmingly rescinded by the make good points in this very tions as well. to spend $15 on one pair of undies, stream scientists who are out to membership or the vote was important debate. Stephen Moore or $60 on a sweater. Please price lunch”. split right down the middle (i.e., I think it’s important to stress Regina merchandise fairly. We do want to As a move toward resolution What is your opinion on same-sex marriage?

Nadia Varallo Victor Ng Brent Jones Mikhaila Brunner Stevie Service Social Science ’08 Masters – Sports Medicine ’06 Political Science ’07 Arts & Humanities ’07 Arts and Humanities ’07 “Personally, I don’t agree with it, but I accept “They should pass the bill. The state has no “I look at it when the discussion was around “It’s doesn’t bother me at all. All they want is “I believe in the traditional marriage, but I still it. Who am I to say what’s wrong. Should it go business in the bedrooms of the nation, to quote legalizing divorce, and we lived through that. the ability to make their own choices regarding think it should pass despite my beliefs. If two through I won’t be protesting or complaining. It Pierre Trudeau. We’ve always had separation I’m quite comfortable with it coming to Canada. whether or not to get married. I also believe people love each other then they should have won’t be the end of the world.” between church and state. There are so many I don’t think it’s going to be our downfall. There’s that churches shouldn’t be forced to perform the right to marry. If we don’t rethink our tradi- different faiths in Canada; you can never satisfy enough crap going on in the world that if two such ceremonies if they don’t want to. I don’t tions from time-to-time we tend to lack as far all needs and wants. people love each other and want to make a see it as being a big problem at all.” as progress is concerned.” commitment to each other through marriage, then that’s great.” COPY DEADLINES PUBLISHER: David Estok PRODUCTION/DESIGN: VICE-PRESIDENT (External): POSTAGE RECOVERY News Section: noon Tuesday EDITOR: David Dauphinee MMI Media Management Inc. Ted Garrard $45 Canada, noon Friday ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: FOUNDING EDITOR: Alan Johnston Letters: US $57 USA, $80 other SENIOR WRITER: Jim Anderson Events Section: noon Wednesday Ann McFadden WESTERN NEWS is published by REPORTER: Paul Mayne Advertising: noon Thursday Post Office: Please do not forward. The University of Western Ontario ADVERTISING CO-ORDINATOR: Return to Western News, UWO, London, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Department of Communications and ISSNO316-8654 Denise Jones Ontario N6A 5B8 Ericka Barrett Greenham, Kate Brand, Public Affairs every Thursday. DEPARTMENT OFFICES: Room 335, Kris Dundas, Douglas Keddy, Ruta Pocius, ADVERTISING SALES: with new address where possible. Western CampusAd, 434-9990 A reduced schedule is in effect Stevenson-Lawson Building Jeff Renaud, Christine Roulston, Malcolm during December, May, June, July TELEPHONE: (519) 661-2045 www.WesternNews.ca Ruddock, Allison Stevenson, and August. FAX: (519) 661-3921 EMAIL: [email protected] Marcia Steyaert 6 F E B R U A R Y 1 0 , 2 0 0 5 WESTERN NEWS

IN PROFILE: BRUCE FYFE Western ‘family’ helps Bruce rebuild

B Y J ENNIFER A NDERSON Grad Club assistant manager Eileen Quigg. “He has a good Bruce Fyfe calls himself a heart and we wanted to return chauffeur. It’s a new title, but a the kindness.” big part of the job requirements Quigg organized the event and of being a full-time dad. was not surprised by the turnout “My girls are very active in of mass support. music and theatre. I do a lot of “Bruce-a-palooza raised over driving around, but it’s all worth $7,000 for an education fund for it,” he says. “My two girls are now his daughters,” she said. priority.” Fyfe has been working at West- ern for more than 15 years. “He’s developed a lot of friendships “My girls always tease along the way,” said Quigg. “My girls always tease me,” me. I’ve been here for says Fyfe. “I’ve been here for so so long they say I know long they say I know everybody.” After completing his master’s everybody.” degree in political science at Western, Fyfe recognized the opportunity to take his career This past September, Fyfe lost further. his wife Beth to thyroid cancer. “When I took over, the Grad “It was so incredibly sudden,” Club was in serious financial says Fyfe, 45. “She only got sick straits,” he said. “People weren’t in July.” using the service, and it was los- Now Fyfe and his daughters, ing money.” Laura, 14, and Julia, 8, are trying Quigg said a sense for good to re-build their lives and get back business and Bruce’s personal into a routine without Beth. commitment to customer service “We were married for 21 years, turned the club around and made and I relied on her so completely,” it into a profitable business. he says. “She was always there.” “Now, we’re on very solid “The girls and I have had to ground,” said Fyfe. “It’s the atmo- make huge changes,” he said. sphere, not the booze, that brings “You try to keep to routines that in the business. are similar, but you just can’t do “Bruce is obviously very dedi- everything you did before. I can’t cated. He listens to his customers do things the same way Beth did, and he’s aware of student con- but I try to keep things as normal cerns.” as possible.” Under Fyfe’s management, Paul Mayne, Western News Apart from his work as a the Grad Club - in association devoted dad, Fyfe has been man- Bruce Fyfe has taken The Grad Club from serious financial straits to a profitable and popular Western hot spot. with the Society of Graduate Stu- ager of the popular Grad Club dents - has contributed more than in Middlesex College for more night for a month,” he says. “Beth “It’s not easy. I guess it just University staff, faculty, students $180,000 in bursary support for than 10 years. Fyfe said he used was amazing. She was so peace- takes time,” he says, bowing his and friends gathered to celebrate graduate students. to work “huge hours”, but that ful. She dealt with it a lot better head to take a deep breath. “But Fyfe’s spirit and determination. “He has created an atmosphere all had to change when his wife than I did.” people have been amazingly gen- The event was called Bruce- where people from all over Lon- got sick. Fyfe’s been back at work since erous and supportive.” a-palooza and it attracted an don like to be,” says Quigg. At the end of August, he took the beginning of November, and The extent to which Fyfe has overflow crowd of hundreds of “It’s a great feeling to have such some time off to be with his fam- although he puts on a strong connected with patrons of the people. support,” says Fyfe. “I couldn’t ily. front, it’s clear that he’s working Grad Club became apparent one “I don’t think he realized how have gotten through this time “I was at the hospital day and through a mix of emotions. day shortly after his wife died. many people he’s touched,” said without my family and friends.” WESTERN NEWS F E B R U A R Y 1 0 , 2 0 0 5 7 Teaching tolerance to fight hate

B Y P AUL M AYNE says Wilson. how the university can best pres- tools needed to readily address Western community and encour- “Some of the resources are ent and market such resources “to hateful activity when it strikes age students to choose the side of Western earns high grades for rather decentralized, which may further improve on the strengths the campus, as well as leaving social justice,” says Wilson. the way it responds to hate activ- that already exist here.” students with the understanding “Western has done a wonderful ity or intolerance on campus but Wilson spoke to staff, faculty, of how to take a stand against job, from what I’ve seen, in build- there’s room for improvement, administration, students and oth- what they know is an injustice. ing a culture that embraces and says an expert on tolerance edu- “You want to plant a ers while at Western with the “You want to plant a seed that celebrates the human rights of cation. seed that will grow hope of equipping them with the will grow throughout the entire each and every student.” Brandon Wilson, Outreach Associate with the Southern Pov- throughout the entire erty Law Center in Montgomery, Western community Alabama, spent two days at West- and encourage students ern last week to promote the 10 Ways to Fight Hate on Campus to choose the side of Conference registration heavy project aimed at teaching toler- social justice.” ance at college and university Registration for this year’s Fuller said which also are attracting larger campuses. - Brandon Wilson Southern Poverty Law Centre Staff and Leaders conference many are numbers, adds Fuller. It was Wilson’s first trip to has been extremely strong, with taking on “What really surprised us was Canada with this project and ini- more than 650 staff having signed three or the interest in the session on get- tial impressions of Western were up for the Feb. 21-24 sessions and more this ting technology to work for you favourable. make it difficult for students to some timeslots are already full. year. and we’ve had to move it to a “Western is an incredibly find resources that meet their “The registration rate has Site tours larger room,” says Fuller. diverse campus community, one needs and work for them.” exceeded that of last year at this of campus The annual conference pro- that affords its students a num- The project seeks to instill time,” says Andrew Fuller, Facili- facilities vides opportunities for personal, ber of resources to ensure they teaching such as speaking out, tator, Learning and Development have been professional and team develop- achieve academic success here,” pulling together, supporting vic- Services in Western Human so popular ment at Western. People can tims and knowing your campus. Resources. About 680 staff signed most are filled up already, but still register for the conference Wilson plans to follow-up his visit up in total last year. there is still room at keynote by going online at www.uwo.ca/ Spanish Classes to Western by offering observa- While most staff signed up speaker sessions and many of the humanresources/conference New Courses beginning soon tions and recommendations on for one or two sessions last year, concurrent workshop sessions, Mayasol Spanish School •private/group classes •customized curriculum •small classes •lots of fun For more info please contact us at (519) 472-3149 [email protected]

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8 F E B R U A R Y 1 0 , 2 0 0 5 WESTERN NEWS WESTERN NEWS F E B R U A R Y 1 0 , 2 0 0 5 9 Reaction: ‘Rae of sunshine’ Highlights ■ Invest $1.3 billion in new base funding by 2008 ■ $500 million a year for con- B Y J IM A NDERSON definitely a priority with this gov- Premier Dalton McGuinty has Nicholas Cothros says the call ernment,” says Matthews. “Pre- to pay,” says the Ontario Under- for restoration of needs-based struction and repair of build- Western applauds the Rae mier McGuinty personally views graduate Student Alliance. grants for low-income students is ings Report and its recommendations it as essential to the future eco- “Bob Rae’s recommendations also welcome news, but described ■ Double graduate student for restoring the postsecondary nomic health of the province.” outline the path to a bright future many of Rae’s suggested changes levels to 60,000 over 10 years system in Ontario, but now the But the government faces for Ontario,” says Alison Forbes, as “problematic.” ■ $300 million a year so task is to get the government to many priorities within tight fiscal OUSA President and Vice-Presi- “Student debt is both a pro- higher education is more take quick action, says Western realities, she points out. “We now dent (Education) for Western’s vincial and national crisis,” says affordable President Paul Davenport. need to sit down and review this University Students’ Council. Cothros. “Rae’s recommendations ■ Focus on teaching excel- “The Rae Report provides an report and see what can be done Forbes says the $1.3 billion of increased tuition fees will only lence, including creation of a accurate diagnosis of the state of and what we can afford.” proposed in increased university exacerbate the problem.” single Ontario digital library postsecondary education in the base operating grants represents Cothros also says the definition ■ Create a Council on Higher province,” says Davenport. an investment in the future eco- of “low income” for needs-based Education to advise govern- “It is now essential that the “This report will not sit nomic growth and health of the grants is “far too limited in scope ment, set targets and monitor funding requests in the report be province. . . .very few could be declared performance reflected in multi-year commit- and gather dust, it will “A failure to act on the issues eligible for such a grant.” ■ Encourage distinct evolu- ments in the Provincial budget outlined in the report could risk Western’s Staff Association be acted upon.” tion of colleges and universi- this spring.” our collective prosperity,” says is largely pleased with the Rae The Council of Ontario Uni- Steve Peters Forbes. “A bright future for Review Report and UWOSA ties while requiring they create versities says the Report recog- MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London Ontario and all of its citizens President David Empey says: “I easier pathways for students nizes the need for reinvestment Minister of Agriculture depends on higher education.” hope that the Western community moving between them in higher education. The Ontario chapter of the will continue to work together on ■ Make student loan repay- Report Excerpts ment easier by forgiving more “Now it’s up to the government Canadian Federation of Students those issues about which we all – working with universities – to London West MPP Chris Bent- was less impressed. agree - the challenge now is to debt, seeking lower interest That Ontario runs an effi- income Ontarians will mean that develop a timetable to implement ley, Ontario’s Labour Minister, “There are a lot of bells and hold the government to account in rates and geared-to-income cient system in comparison tens of thousands will pay no Paul Mayne, Western News key recommendations, beginning praised Rae and his Review col- whistles in this report, but the implementing this Report.” repayment to other jurisdictions is clear. tuition at all, no matter what the Former Premier Bob Rae calls for a major overhaul of the postsecondary system in Ontario. with the 2005 Ontario Budget,” leagues for the thoroughness and bottom line is more debt for stu- UWOSA believes Rae’s call for ■ Boost loan amount avail- That it suffers from serious tuition level set by the institution. says Richard Van Loon, COU their evaluation of the problems dents and their families,” says funding increases are minimums able to students quality issues – teacher con- Chair and President of Carleton facing the postsecondary sys- Jesse Greener, Ontario Chairper- required to sustain a system in ■ Require schools to offer tact time, class size, deferred There should be a better way University. tem. son of CFS and a Western PhD “chronic underfunding”. outreach to students with dis- maintenance – is also clear. to share the costs of higher edu- Michael Doucet, President of “The Premier has set a goal graduate. “Bob Rae anticipates The staff group also has con- abilities cation without either starving the Major reform called essential the Ontario Confederation of that Ontario be the best educated Ontario tuition fees rising to the cerns about the report’s recom- ■ Special support for stu- People have a right to develop institutions or unduly burden- University Faculty Associations, province that we can be and this highest in the country.” mendations regarding student to their full potential. Learning is ing students and their families. dents who would be the first in B Y P AUL M AYNE leges by 2007-08. better student aid; federal transfers calls the report a “Rae of sun- report will be very helpful to us While the Rae Report does rec- loans and tuition. their family to participate in a value in itself. The increase would include $700 for base operating support; and cre- shine” and says OCUFA will urge in looking at our postsecondary ommend grants for low-income “Without stronger controls on higher education I am convinced that if we told Toronto – Chronic under-funding million to improve the student experi- ation of a Council on Higher Edu- the government to act on its many sector and making it as strong as students, Greener says only fam- tuition than Rae suggests, there ■ Enhance Aboriginal par- The wealth of Ontario now all students, “We’ll pay for you has put the postsecondary system in ence, $180 million for graduate edu- cation to set targets for growth and recommendations. it can be.” ilies earning less than $22,615 is a real danger that income depends much more on the power now, and you can pay us back “serious jeopardy” and only a major cation expansion and $160 million to report on performance. Western Faculty Association Bentley says the Rae Report would be eligible. There will be contingent loan programs will ticipation with immediate boost of our brains. Today our standard when you have the money”, then cash infusion and wholesale reform boost participation rates. Rae says the current tuition freeze President Allan Gedalof says recommendations will be dis- partial relief for families between give institutions license to raise to Aboriginal Education and of living, and consequently our more students would attend – and will reverse the slide, says former “The government should increase in Ontario should continue through UWOFA is both pleased and dis- cussed in cabinet. $22,165 and $35,000, but those tuition, at least to the point that Training Strategy quality of life, depend on people succeed. Ontario Premier Bob Rae. funding to higher education, with 2005-06, as planned, with the door appointed with aspects of the Steve Peters, Minister of Agri- above that income threshold will regulated maximums become de ■ Set participation targets having access to education that The findings of Rae’s six-month measured increases over the next sev- open to controlled increases based review. culture and Food and MPP (Elgin- have to finance their education facto base tuition,” says Empey. for more equitable representa- is on a par with the best in the I am recommending income- review were released Feb. 7 with a eral years,” says Rae. “Every qualified on improvements in the quality of “We’re pleased at the proposed Middlesex-London) says: “There exclusively through loans “Students who do not qualify for tion among all groups, includ- world. sensitive repayment tied to call for immediate cash and action by student in Ontario should find a place education. massive infusion of funds into a is no doubt that postsecondary Greener also notes the report grants should not have to mort- ing low-income families payroll deduction not because provincial and federal governments. in college or university regardless of “At the end of that period I believe chronically underfunded system, education has been underfunded calls for deregulation of tuition gage their futures to obtain an ■ Create single consumer- Industrial societies all over it will cost government less, but “A simple one-year infusion of cash means.” the government should not be setting but we’re disappointed at the rec- for years. This report will not sit fees that would allow universi- education.” friendly information portal for the world are considering how because it is more flexible and is not the solution, nor is just add- Mary Anne Chambers, Minister tuition levels for each program; that’s ommendations concerning tuition and gather dust, it will be acted ties to charge what they like as Western’s alumni association domestic and international stu- to improve higher education. … affordable for graduates who are ing dollars year-after-year without a of Training, Colleges and Universi- just not sensible,” says Rae. and student aid,” said Gedalof. upon.” long as they meet provincially-set plans to play a role in getting dents The world is not standing still. paying it. commitment to accountability,” Rae ties for the Province of Ontario, was Still, he said fees should not The challenge will be to get “We’re going to have to review criteria. action on the recommendations. ■ Promote Ontario as an edu- Neither should Ontario. told a jammed Queen’s Park media complimentary but would make no increase until student assistance government to act on this report, it now and see what steps we “We know from past experi- “The key factor is still the abil- cation destination for interna- The government should conference. promise of additional funding. has been reformed and there’s a says Gedalof. “It’s now out of the can take within the context of ence university administrators ity and willingness of the prov- tional students It is estimated that by the end not set tuition levels but “To effect real transformative “We agree that higher education substantial commitment by govern- review stage and in the hands of financial environment we face. will maximize fee hikes,” says ince to upgrade the priority for ■ of the decade there will be a need should establish the regula- Boost student opportuni- change, which is what we need so must be a priority for the province; ment to increase investment, he says. the politicians.” Postsecondary education, how- Greener. “This is a good news postsecondary education,” says ties to complete part of a pro- for 7,000 new college faculty and tory framework that ensures that the system not only survives to invest in our greatest resource - “And with those changes I’m recom- Deborah Matthews, MPP Lon- ever, is a priority for Premier day for elitist universities like Jim Etherington, an alumni rep- gram abroad 11,000 new university faculty. predictability, transparency but thrives, the framework of fund- the people,” she says. “The panel has mending, I’m quite confident that the don North Centre, says the Rae McGuinty.” Queen’s and Western.” resentative on Senate and Alumni ■ Require universities We’ve assumed for far too long and affordability for students. ing must be altered to really grow presented us with a set of far-reach- future (tuition) increases should be task force has done “a really good London’s fourth MPP Khalil Western’s Society of Gradu- Association Past President. that the numbers would take and improve. Ontario is below the ing and thought-provoking recom- modest.” job in synthesizing all the thoughts Ramal, London Fanshawe, was ate Students applauded recom- “The eventual support for addi- develop data on performance care of themselves. Tuition should not increase average and that is simply not good mendations for a new framework for Western’s Rae Review Web site is from the different constituencies in northern Ontario on govern- mendations for reinvestment in tional postsecondary education for quality assurance checks at all until the system of stu- enough.” postsecondary education in this prov- at www.uwo.ca/pvp/rae_review.html. and making some very solid rec- ment business and unavailable “a chronically underfunded sys- would have to come from a gen- ■ Reaffirm mandate of col- Going to college or university dent financial aid is repaired. The report contains 28 recommen- ince.” To view the Rae recommendations, ommendations.” for comment. tem.” eral sympathetic response from leges as occupational education is important enough that govern- dations, including $1.3 billion in new Other recommendations include please visit www.raereview.on.ca and “Postsecondary education is “Bob Rae lights the way, now SOGS Vice-President External Ontario’s taxpaying public.” and labour market needs ments should invest more, but it Free tuition for every stu- base funding for universities and col- more cooperation among institutions; navigate to Final Report. is also important enough that we dent would cost well over need to encourage students and $2 billion a year and would parents to save and invest in it not add a single dollar to help themselves. meet the need for growth and quality improvements. Ontario needs to be clearer on its support for research and I am urging the provincial gov- Will the Rae innovation. ernment to adopt as a key mis- sion for the province the goal for The participation of Aborigi- Ontario to be a leader in learning … nal and First Nations students has improved, but it is still well … global demand for interna- below the provincial average. tional higher education is set to Report make grow from 1.9 million interna- … the federal government has tional students today to 7.2 million been avoiding its responsibilities international students by 2025. towards higher education. More investment by govern- In order for postsecondary ment, students and others in the a difference? Heather Spiegel Lynne Dix Javier Santana Jason Eano Danica Wolfe Scott Davison education to fulfill its role in system is not incompatible with Sociology ’06 King’s – History ’07 ACS ’05 MIT ’05 MIT ’06 Science ’08 society, it must be affordable for the notion of finding savings “We’ve been shown figures for so many years – uni- “They can recommend all they want, but are taxpay- “I think it will make a difference, however all change “The idea of deregulating tuition worries me a bit. “I’m from B.C. and things are a lot different in Ontario. “I can see it sparking a lot of debate but not much students. Now it is affordable for opportunities. In fact, savings versity is too expensive, tuition has gone up 200 ers really going to be behind an investment so large? is gradual. So perhaps change won’t be seen on an I can only see that as having a negative impact as They’re so far behind in the process that it’s not going change. Studies are always coming out saying ‘money some but not for others. opportunities are the most effec- per cent or something – it’s always just talk. The I don’t think universities are on the verge of collaps- immediate scale, but perhaps in the next five years opposed to improving things. From a student’s point to be a quick fix. It’s going to cost so much to fix that I is needed here and money is needed there’. Doesn’t tive way to leverage an increase recommendations are good in terms of what they ing. I just don’t see us spending that much money.” or so. A little change now could build towards a of view it can be seen as suspicious and at the same think it needs to be reworked from the roots, and find the government make money off the interest of … the principle is clear: shift- in our investment – turning bad represent, but I see it being a while before any action complete fix.” time devastating. I can’t see these recommendations out how we got to this point in the first place.” student’s loans? What’s their incentive to put all this ing from loans to grants for low- dollars into good. is taken.” having an immediate affects on students now. Words money up front?” are cheap.” 10 F E B R U A R Y 1 0 , 2 0 0 5 WESTERN NEWS Can you picture peace on a quilt?

Middle East peace will be a n s w e r i n g peace move- B.C. will give the gathering. expressed through quilts at King’s t h e q u e s - ment,” says the keynote Free admis- University College. tion, “What is curator Gloria address, and sion; recep- An exhibition at King’s with this your vision of Alveraz Mul- Eileen Ain tion to follow; theme will have its offi cial open- peace in the cahy. f r o m N e w students and ing ceremony Saturday, February Middle East?” King’s Uni- Yo r k C i t y public wel- 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Elizabeth A. “The intent versity Col- will give a come (wheel- “Bessie” Labatt Hall. of the exhibi- lege is the premiere per- chair accessi- Hosted by the King’s Centre tion and the 24th venue in formance of ble). The exhi- for Creativity, the exhibition is an program is to promote connec- just over fi ve years for the colour- her original composition for fl ute. bition continues in the Cardinal international community art proj- tions between Jewish and Arab ful project. Prayers for peace will be offered Carter Library until February 26. ect made by more than 300 peo- communities, and to offer infor- Sima Elizabeth Shefrin, an art- from the four directions and an For details, visit www.uwo.ca/ ple asked to create a quilt square mation about the Middle East ist and curator, from Vancouver, aboriginal ceremony will begin kings/library/currentevent.html Full slate as six candidates pursue USC presidency

Campaigns are in full swing on will fill the seat currently held put students front and centre by should be about students. That’s where their money is going, and campus as University Students’ by Nick Staubitz, who remains in listening and working to better why I want bigger student activi- what the USC is doing for them.” Council presidential candidates offi ce until the end of the school the Western experience. I feel ties and a revival of Western’s ■ Guy Holdway – “I want to vie for votes leading up to the year. Running for the top spot this my ideas, experience and passion Purple Pride. I will fi ght for stu- reassess our costs and budget, Feb. 15-16 elections. year are: stand out and that I am the best dent rights at Western. I will hold creating a fair price to charge Winner of the one-year term ■ Mat Abramsky – “I want to person for the job.” both council and administration students within their tuition. ■ Nick Badeen - “This campus accountable, and give students Assist clubs and teams as much a better chance to express their as possible, making it easier for concerns.” them to recruit new members and ■ Ryan Dunn - “I have become throw events.” aware of the potential of the USC, ■ Brian Whitmore - “USC however, this potential can only electoral reform, greater volun- be achieved through change. The teer opportunities and holding change that I speak of is return- events that encourage interac- Thursday ing the USC to a student focused tion between myself, the Board group as opposed to the corpo- of Directors and you are some of All You Can Eat rate focused organization it has the things I want to do to bring the $ 99 become.” USC closer to you.” Fish & Chips 7 ■ Khahy Ho - “The USC needs For more information about 25 Oxford Street to be more accessible to the gen- presidential candidates, as well (between Richmond & Wharncliffe) eral population, so that Western as faculty candidates, please visit 661-0490 students can understand exactly www.usc.uwo.ca. McKellar Theatre Rm 290 UCC UWO Yoga... westernfilm.ca 661-3616 $4.25 adults; $3.00 Tuesday, children always $3.00 140 Ann St. February 11th - February 17th, 2005 642-2378 HOUSE OF FLYER DAGGERS CLOSER energy Rated 14A Rated 14A compassion 7:00 Nightly - no shows Sun. or Mon. 9:25 Nightly - no shows Sun. or Mon. awareness 129 minutes 113 minutes Midnight movie – Friday, FEBRUARY 11th TRAINSPOTTING www.lotuscentre.ca WESTERN NEWS F E B R U A R Y 1 0 , 2 0 0 5 1 1

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B Y E RICKA B ARRETT University’s supporting excellence in legal able. It feeds on itself. Friends firm is carrying the University’s G REENHAM President’s education, and external funding introduce friends and other col- flag.” Council. is now essential to the lifeblood leagues to the firm,” says Rob Wildeboer Dellelce LLP has “By creat- of the school. Gifts like these help Wortzman, managing partner. Fundraising Focus is a regu- made a gift of $30,000 to West- ing a presence us recruit the nation’s brighest “It made the decision to make a lar feature of Western News and ern Law’s building expansion and for the Stu- students and to enhance our pro- gift to Western straightforward. offers a snapshot of development renovation project. The firm’s dent Career grams. The gift from Wildeboer Just about everyone around our activities on campus first donation to the Faculty will Centre within Dellelce will make a difference in be used to enhance the Student the School, our the lives of our students. Tomor- Career Centre in the newly firm is hoping row, they will make a difference UWOSA elections expanded portion of the Law to help provide to our country.” Building. The Centre will be the these opportu- A boutique business law firm focal point for student services nities.” whose practice is restricted to The University of Western foot; and representatives in Area at Western Law, including admis- Ian Holloway “In this era corporate, securities, secured Ontario Staff Association has A, Sharon Ramsey; Area D, Phin sions, information, career ser- of declining lending and tax matters, Wilde- elected a new slate of officers for Perquin; Area F, Denise Statham; vices and academic guidance. government boer Dellelce LLP has a solid 2005-2006 featuring many return- Area G, Carolyn Kudzman; Area “In today’s competitive legal funding, support from law firms relationship with Western Law. ing executive members. J, Cheryl Jamieson; and Area O, world, students need as many and alumni is crucial. We are In each of the last three years, a Elected by acclamation are: Lois Armstrong. advantages as possible,” says grateful for this generous gift Western Law student has articled President, David Empey; First New council members effec- Perry Dellelce (BA’85), a founder from Wildeboer Dellelce LLP,” at the firm. Moreover, close to 50 Vice-President, David Shepherd; tive May 1 include: Area E, Lotte and managing partner of the firm, says Dean of Law Ian Holloway. per cent of the lawyers working Second Vice-President, Val Van Huxley; Area N, Mike Parker; a director of the Western Alumni “Governments in Canada no at the firm are Western alumni. Domelen; Treasurer, Patrick Kis- and Area K, Traci van der Laan. Association and a member of the longer seem to be committed to “We hire the best people avail- soon; Secretary, Melissa Broad-

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We feature The Subcommittee on Priorities in Academic Development acknowledges the importance of Friends, colleagues and acquaintances of Ted Hewitt are invited to a Regular Tables & providing continued funding for small projects in light of a steady decline in other resources for reception welcoming Ted as Western’s new Vice-President (Research), research initiatives of this scale. Private Ta-ta-mi Rooms a role he has held in an acting capacity since November. Lunch specials from $7.95 Application forms (in printed and electronic format) are available on request at the University Ted previously served as Associate Vice-President incl. entree, salad or soup, rice & green tea Secretariat and may be obtained by contacting the SUPAD Secretary at 661-2111, ext. 84540. (Research and International Relations). Forms for the New Research and Scholarly Initiative Award are also available directly from the 900 Oxford St. E. Senate web site (www.uwo.ca/univsec/senate). The deadline for submission of applications to When: Friday, February 18, 2005 the University Secretariat (Room 290, Stevenson-Lawson Building) will be Tuesday, March 15, Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (between Adelaide & Highbury) 2005, at 4:00 p.m.; however, applicants are requested to submit applications to the relevant reservations or delivery, Deans offi ce for signature no later than Tuesday, March 1, 2005. Decisions for the spring Location: Somerville House, Room 3320 call 659-1599 competition will be available by mid-June for a start date of July 1, 2005. (NB: Applications in The University of Western Ontario printed or in electronic format issued prior to January 2005 are no longer valid) RSVP: (519) 661-3747 or [email protected] Dine-In • Take-Out • Delivery Call For Nominations Retire With THE HONORABLE G. HOWARD FERGUSON AWARD To be awarded annually to a student who has shown the highest achievement during his or Dignity her university career in athletics, scholarship and university life. “Fee-based investment consulting Award - a replica of the Honorable G. Howard Ferguson Trophy and asset management for Selection Criteria: portfolios in excess of $500,000.” 1. Demonstrated excellence within the intercollegiate athletic program at Western. 2. Registration as a full-time student, with at least a “B” average in the previous year’s work, and completion of at least three years of full-time study at Western or at one of the affi liated colleges by May of the academic year of the award. Preference will be given to a graduating student. 3. Contributions to university life. The successful candidate will have established a fairly prominent position in each of the three areas listed.

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Thesis: “Activity and Metabolic Rates of Deer Function in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae and Mam- in the area of intellectual property, organized by across the country acting as discussants on Mice (peromyscus Maniculatus) in Relation to malian Cells”. A Thesis Examination will follow at Margaret Ann Wilkinson (Law and FIMS), assist- the various papers presented. Elizabeth Neill Appointments Weather: Implications for Nestling Growth and 3 p.m. in Room 142, Stevenson-Lawson Building. ed by Mark Perry (Law and Computer Science), (adjunct faculty at FIMS) and Marilyn Randall Dr. Thomas Kennedy has been appointed Assis- Survival”. A Thesis Examination will follow at 10 Supervisor: Dr. Joseph Mymryk. and entitled “Enlarging the Canadian Intel- (French) were featured as was from Alison Firth tant Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, for a a.m. in Room 142, Stevenson-Lawson Building. lectual Property Academy.” FIMS LIS doctoral the Queen Mary Intellectual Property Institute, Supervisor: Dr. John S. Millar. students Cathy Maskell, Natasha Gerolami, term expiring Oct. 31, 2007. CAREERS JOHN CESARINI... The University has a central Web site display- quote number HS 036 on all correspondence. date: March 12, 2005 Sales Person ing complete advertisements for all vacant “is in the business of making dreams come true. academic positions. 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