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Alarming article from WFP does not reveal BU’s actual budget carryover funds if the large and moder- Al e x Mu r r a y , As s i s t a n t Ed i t o r -in-Ch i e f ate increases in the next two years were “T for Bran- granted. Without this money, the Universi- don University is well beyond doom and ty will be forced to continue pushing their gloomhe -- budget way beyond.” forecast These were Nick financial problems ahead, filling vacan- Martin’s depressing words that began his cies with sessional and/or term positions BU Jobsth Not Going Anywhererather than tenure-track appointments. article on September 30 in regards to the BU budgetary cuts for the next year. Mar- When Mr. Martin went on to say tin’s article sent many at Brandon Univer- “More than 40 of 334 full-time jobs, two- sity into a panic that is, right now, unneces- thirds of them teaching positions, are in sary. His article, “BU predicts big job cuts jeopardy, BU said in its forecast for 2014- without 12.6% grant hike,” is misleading. 15”, this is solely referring to the forecast The information on which Martin information BU submitted to COPSE. This based his article is similar to that which is not the information that BU is using to has been relayed to the University com- create their budget, nor is it actually ex- munity for the past couple years. This pected to occur. This information was year, the University was asked by COPSE clarified in the last Board of Governors (The Council On Post-Secondary Educa- meeting. The budget is no worse this year Photo credit thebanana/Flickr under Creative Commons licence CC BY 2.0. tion) to show what the effects would be than in previous years, although this may if there were 0% increases over the next the school actually anticipates is very which have compounded over the years. change depending on the government’s 3 years, and these were the numbers BU different from what his article reported. The increase avoids compromising BU’s next three years of funding. Approxi- submitted. Nick Martin then used those The 12.6% operating budget in- academic integrity by making significant mately 80% of the University’s budget figures, rather than the budget with the crease reflects what would be needed budget cuts. The University could func- is composed of salaries and benefits. § estimated increases, for his article. What to compensate for short-term measures tion without drawing from surplus or

A look at Michael Decter’s history and his thoughts on BU I came back to Winnipeg and went into nadian Institute Ca r i s s a Ta y l o r , Se n i o r Re p o r t e r the provincial government and worked for Health In- M became Brandon there for the first part of my career in a formation. I’ve University’sOur new Chancellor New on May 31st, numberChancellor: of positions. This culminated in kept my attach Michael- Decter 2013,ichael replacing decter the late Henry Champ for 1981 when I became Clerk of the Execu- ments to Mani- the remainder of Champ’s term. Michael tive Council and Secretary to the Cabinet. toba: I have is the brother of Derry Decter, a prominent I did that job for five years and then I want- family here in doctor in Brandon, and his sister-in-law is ed to try the private sector. Brandon, and Mayor Shari Decter Hirst. Michael Decter I went into the consulting world and so I was very was in Brandon for the Board of Gover- ended up being a partner at Peat Marwick honoured when nors meeting on Saturday, September and I moved with them to Montreal. Then I was asked to 28th. I was pleasantly surprised by how I went back into the public sector in On- become Chan- down-to-earth and personable he was as tario as Deputy Minister of Health. I did cellor. Brandon a recipient of the Order of Canada and that very interesting but challenging job University has and then went back to consulting. always had a as someone who rubs elbows with very TQ: So what is your connection to Bran- My hobby had been investing and I special place in my heart. I knew Stanley wealthy people on a regular basis. don University? started a firm in 1998 and have been do- Knowles very well and was pleased when MD: I’ve always admired Brandon Univer- ing that for the last 15 years in Toronto. I [former BU President] John Mallea asked The Quill: Can you tell me about your his- sity. I think it’s always punched above its have stayed very involved in health by serv- me to chair a campaign to raise money for tory, background, where you’re from? weight as a smaller place that has had a ing on a number of boards. I have chaired a Stanley Knowles endowment for a pro- Michael Decter: I grew up in Winnipeg. big impact. It has a pioneering spirit: no- the Health Council of Canada and the Ca- fessorship. I went away to Harvard University, then body — continued on page 6

Volume 104, Issue 6 — October 8th, 2013 — 1 Tuesday, October 8st Thursday, October 10rd Memory Strategies – How can I Memory Strategies – How can remember all of this? I remember all of this? Academic10:40–11:30 am/11:40 amWorkshops – 1:40–2:30 pm, McKenzie editorialstaff 12:30 pm, McKenzie 005 003 Editor in Chief | Emily Diehl 12:40–1:30 pm, McKenzie Probability [email protected] 003 12.40–1.30 pm, McKenzie Assistant Editor in Chief | Probability 003 Alex Murray 12.40–1.30 pm, Brodie 1-35 [email protected] General Manager | Elinor Murray [email protected] A new tongue twister for Jim Forsythe, perhaps... Senior Reporters | Agency Misconduct: Al e x Mu r r a y , As s i s t a n t Ed i t o r -in-Ch i e f Carissa Taylor, Katie Driedger Spatial patterns of Miss Q | Science Seminar Series a spare moment, you should police malpractice [email protected] I in the United States, Classifieds | check out BU’s Science Seminar Series. f you have [email protected] The first seminar, a fascinating look at “Ant 1989-2005” Advertising | Colony Algorithms with Application to Data Jose López, Depart- [email protected] ment of Geography, Mining”, by Professor Ashraf Abdelbar, is nities in the aftermath of the 2011 disaster Minnesota State University, Mankato already over, but not to worry: over the next in Japan” two months there will be free seminars put Etsuko Yasui, Applied Disaster & Emergen- contributingstaff Friday, November 1st Dakota Bicklmeier, Joe Dolecki, Jonathan on by various professors about special top- cy Studies, Brandon University Filewich, Holly Kalyniuk, Roland Liwanag, ics of interest. They are always at the same Tyler Foster, Department of Physics & As- tronomy, Brandon University Richard Wong, Jenna Clinton (BUSU), Brit- time, in the same room, and in the same Friday, November 22nd tany Derouin (ACC) building: 3:00 pm, room 4-47, the Brodie “Tourism in Mexico: cui bono autem cui Friday, November 15th Building. Just in case you get lost. malo – who wins/who loses” “Be not defeated by the rain, nor let the The Quill is published weekly by The Bryan Massam, Department of Geography, th wind prove you better: Cultural resilience Quill, Inc., and is printed by The Kil- Friday, October 18 York University larney Guide in Killarney, MB. “The Geography of American Public Safety and disaster vulnerability of rural commu-

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Volume 104, Issue 6 — October 8th, 2013 — 2 It’s true! It’s true! Go now! Run, don’t walk! we felt like we were failing students in a do a good job,” said returning residence up. Ho l l y Ka l y n i u k Academic Workshops SUDS Has New Hours!way and really wanted to provide SUDS to occupant Brett Meggison. “I have been “On behalf of the entire staff and B suddenly felt students again, even if it runs the risk of against the $100 cap since the start, and SUDS board representation, I am very different... On October 1st, something not making a profit.” this [SUDS’s extended hours] only gives pleased that we can provide this extended changed:randon SUDS university opened at noon! As anticipated, the move has received me more reason to be against it.” hour service to students,” said Voth. “The In response to numerous phone calls, “nothing but positive feedback,” said Clin- Embrace c u s t o m e r s emails and confrontations from disap- ton, adding, “so far students have been it or snub demanded it pointed, irritated and downright angry incredibly enthusiastic about the change it, the food and... Now, the patrons, Brandon University’s Students’ in hours.” card budget goal is to finan- Union Drinking Spot (SUDS) has extended “As a regular customer at SUDS and restrictions cially offset the its operating hours. Rather than opening a full-time student at Brandon University, aren’t van- small expense at 4:00 pm as they had been since the I’m more than ecstatic about the revised ishing any of being open beginning of the term, the gate is lifted at hours of the SUDS establishment,” said time soon, earlier.” 12:00 pm, permitting students the after- second-year student Everhett Mickle, not this year How do noon beer they had been missing for too “and the most open opportunity of being at least, ac- they intend long. able to spend my time within the bar.” cording to to ensure fi- “The SUDS board wanted to extend Now the question floating around Clinton. “Res- nancial stabil- the hours because we were getting a lot of campus is whether or not the Residence idence stu- ity? Perhaps by complaints from students about SUDS not Meal Card restrictions will be modified. At dents are still hosting gigs un- being open during the day,” said Brandon the beginning of the term, new budget re- only allowed familiar in the University Students’ Union Vice-President strictions were imposed on students living to spend a SUDS scene, External Jenna Clinton. in residence, who were suddenly permit- maximum of Voth hinted. “There are plenty of students who are ted to spend only $100 per term at SUDS. $100 of the For the first done classes early in the afternoon and This was an unwelcome alteration, espe- food card in time in years, no longer have the option of hanging out cially for returning students who regularly SUDS per according to in SUDS and grabbing some lunch before and eagerly dined at SUDS as opposed to semester,” Voth, SUDS will they go home or to work for the rest of the the infamous cafeteria. she said, be hosting a day.” “I think it’s great that not only do stu- “so I think if Comedy Night. ”Also, it is a responsibility of BUSU to dents now get another option for lunch, the cafeteria On October th provide services to students,” Clinton con- but that there is now a little more com- loses money 25 , four Win- tinued, “and since SUDS is part of BUSU, petition to help give the caf incentive to this year it nipeg comedi- th won’t be ans from “Shut because of Up and Laugh Elizabeth May to Speak at BU on October 9 Thanks to the Income Tax SUDS. I’m Comedy Show- hoping we can negotiate with adminis- case” will be at the local bar. Advanced tration about the food card in the near tickets are available for $5, and admis- Tuition Fee Rebate... future, but in our meetings with them sion is otherwise $7 at the door, which they were very firm on their decision so is “extremely cheap for four comedians,” I’m doubting we’ll be seeing any changes Voth said. Other events planned include Manitoba is where to the food cards within the year.” a social featuring touring DJ group Lan- Not surprisingly, this doesn’t neces- guage on November 8th. I want to be. sarily bode well for poor SUDS, which is Whether students flood the bar at all-too familiar with financial trouble. In noon and a “Day Drunk” trend emerges For information about Staying close to friends and family. saving up to $25,000 Owning your own home at a price recent years, SUDS has struggled to ac- or not, the watering-hole will continue do- on your Manitoba you can afford. A tax rebate that quire adequate funds, especially during ing what it does best: entertaining. And to income tax, visit allows you to save up to $25,000 on the memorable strike in the 2011/2012 that, SUDS says, “You’re welcome, Bran- manitoba.ca/tuition your Manitoba income tax. There is school year. This is common knowledge don University. Heck – you’re welcome, no better time to build your future here at home. among students. The later opening hours Brandon!” § were introduced at the beginning of the Find out how you can receive a tax rebate for up term to protect the little on-campus bar New SUDS Schedule to 60% of your tuition – as much as $2,500 a year. That extra cash will go a long way to paying back from future financial turmoil, in addition Monday: 12:00 pm–12:00 am your student loans, saving for a house, to providing the campus cafeteria with Tuesday: 12:00 pm–12:00 am or maybe even starting a family. more business, and General Manager Wednesday: 12:00 pm–2:00 am Karla Voth hopes the students who so Thursday: 12:00 pm–2:00 am passionately campaigned for the new Friday: 12:00 pm–12:00 am SUDS hours can provide ample patron- (socials: to 2:00 am) age and prevent the bar from going belly-

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MB Finance – thTuition Fee Income Tax Rebate 2013 3 — Volume 104, Issue 6 —Publication: October The8 , Quill2013 – Ad S Ad size: 1/4 page (5.2" x 7") Insertion date: Tues, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 5, 2013 The Quill speaks to our new associate VP about just what he does Brandon or Manitoba when I was first Ca r i s s a Ta y l o r , Se n i o r Re p o r t e r Profile: Tom Brophyrecruited. It was out of left field for me. T the new guy with the When I was approached, there was a long title (Associate Vice-President (Stu- lot of change going on at Memorial Uni- dentom Services brophy, & Enrolment Management) versity and I wasn’t sure how I fit within & University Registrar), is the newest ad- that change or felt about that change, al- dition to Brandon University’s Student though I think they’re on the right track. Services. Student Services has changed That created a fertile ground for being re- dramatically over the last few years. cruited. I was really looking to try some- The University has invested money thing different. Memorial University is a into recruitment and retention, adding university of about 18 000 students, so a Director of Recruitment and Retention I was intrigued by the campus size [at and Student Success Officers and will Brandon University] and what could be soon add a Director of International Ac- done. I really like the geographic location tivities. There have been huge changes of being in the centre of the country. both physically and in staffing in the Indig- What really enticed me is how it enous People’s Centre, adding a Director brought so many worlds of post-second- of the Indigenous People’s Centre and a ary together. It brought the registrar and new Learning Skills Specialist. Tom brings admissions functions together student new leadership into Student Services, and services. It encapsulated all that with the is eager to jump into his new role. I had enrollment management approach which the chance to sit down with Tom and dis- looks at the student experience from po- cuss where he came from and where he tential applicant through to graduate. wants to go within his role. I really liked what the job itself en- tailed and it gave me the opportunity to The Quill: Can you describe your educa- broaden my skills because the registrarial tional background and previous work ex- functions are very new to me. The advis- perience? ing, counselling, and learning skills are Tom Brophy: I have a B.A. in History and areas I have familiar with but still have Religion, a B.Ed. in high school level edu- much to learn. It gives me the chance to cation and did a M.Ed. in Post-Secondary. spread my wings professionally, halfway All of my degrees were from Memorial Uni- through my career. That’s what enticed me to come for an interview. versity of Newfoundland. I started off in Tom Brophy, who may or may not be affectionately known as T-Bro. Photo credit Carissa Taylor. student services many moons ago as a When I came here for an interview, volunteer for orientation, and then I pro- the weather was appealing. I found the the opportunity to attend university who that that we will feel more at home. It gressed into being an orientation student people here very friendly and down to might not otherwise have the chance be- does allow me to be reminded though of summer coordinator. Later, I got further earth, a very practical people, very much cause of past academic performance. If what our students go through every Sep- involved in developing student leader like Newfoundlanders. I really liked the we are going to admit students who cover tember. From an adjustment perspective manuals. I then was lucky enough to get city and I thought it would be a good place a broad spectrum of abilities, we need to it allows insights into, what our students a student services entry-level job. to raise a family. create an environment that is state-of-the- who come from rural communities, what After almost ten years in this role, I art in how we support these students. our students from a larger centre mov- worked for the provincial government [in TQ: What do you see as some of the chal- I am excited to see an increase in the ing to a smaller one, or our international Newfoundland and Labrador] for around lenges moving forward? student leadership capacity at BU and am students are experiencing. It reminds five years. I was an executive assistant to TB: The challenges are still fermenting for looking forward to working with BUSU to me of what a huge transition our stu- the Minister of Finance. Then I became me. I am excited because there is a col- make this happen I’d like to see a growth dents are going through every semester. a policy advisor to the Minister of Health laboration and respect here between the in part-time, paid positions for students to With high transition there is a require- and Community Services, again in the various faculties and the student services increase our student services capabilities. ment for high support – I am excited to government. That was a really interesting roles. There is a respect between aca- We should empower student leaders and be part of the team at BU working to fur- experience because so many things were demic departments and student services help them provide student services from ther develop this! § included under the envelope of Health that is very special. This shows me that a mentoring, coaching perspective. I’m and Community Services. there is a lot of potential. keen to see leadership development pro- After that, I was lucky enough to have There has been a lot of change in gramming grow and as a result improve the chance to get back into student ser- leadership in Brandon, and I think that the student experience. vices which is where my heart has always creates an environment and energy for Co m m e n t o n been, as a Director of Student Success at change. I see that we have a lot of chal- TQ: Newfoundland to Manitoba is a big Memorial University. A lot of the things lenges, such as the need to look at the move. What’s been the hardest adjust- t h e s e s t o r i e s that I’m overseeing in this job are similar way we collect and use student data. I’m ment for you and your family? to what I did there like, Aboriginal student very keen to see a growth and expansion TB: It was hard as it was a “cold move”; we a n d m o r e services, international student services, of our student services. I really think from had no family or friends here. It feels like student success programming, student a staffing perspective, we have a lot of we might as well have been transplanted a t leadership programming, orientation people doing some wonderful things with to a different country. There is a culture and first-year programming, and scholar- limited resources. I’m keen to make the shock of sorts, but Manitoba license plates ships... It has been these experiences case to grow our staffing contingent here are right; it really is”Friendly Manitoba”. Th e Qu i l l .c a that led me here. so we can diversity our programming and We have met so many great people in the support the academic units in reaching community and staff who has reached out t o d a y ! TQ: What drew you to BU? their objectives. - that has been wonderful. TB: I really didn’t know a whole lot about I respect that Brandon University is an I feel confident that once we start lay- open entry institution. This gives students ing down our roots and meeting people Volume 104, Issue 6 — October 8th, 2013 — 4 Alex Murray gets some insight on the new group’s ideas Does BUSU’s biggest-ticket event bring in the biggest numbers? even one innocent person is an injustice ture crowd, a newer but still appealing Al e x Mu r r a y , As s i s t a n t Ed i t o r -in-Ch i e f Ca r i s s a Ta y l o r , Se n i o r Re p o r t e r Students for Life: Whoto us all.” are they? Rock the Block by theband for thoseNumbers in-betweeners, and an act B Students Students For Life is trying to maintain T BUSU risked the bad luck for the 18-24 year old university crowd. For Life (SFL) group has hit the ground a positive and uplifting image, and is here of hosting their biggest event of the year BUSU’s Vice President External, Jenna runningrandon with plansuniversity’s and events after a to support anyone who needs help. In on hisFriday, year, September 13th – and they got Clinton thought BUSU should “stick with year-long battle to attain club status. their words, “First and foremost, we care lucky. Rock the Block, for the second appealing to more than just one crowd”, BUSU at first rejected their claim for personally about improving the lives of all time in two years, appears to have made adding that “the audience was amazing official status, saying that the Women’s women, men, and children around us.” a respectable profit. and we barely had any problems”. Collective already handles gender issues They have several events planned over Since increasing capacity from 2000 BUSU’s General Manager Nataly Ore such as abortion. The Women’s Collec- the next few months to raise awareness to 3000 people in 2010, BUSU had commented that, “Over the years, Rock tive, located in the Knowles-Douglas of the social issues for which they care struggled to break even on their huge the Block has evolved from a university Building, agrees. Women’s Collective most. outdoor concert. In 2010, BUSU lost over event to a community event. It brings spokesperson Alexandra Daum told The SFL and the Women’s Collective have $67,000, and in 2011, they lost $417. In together BU students, Brandonites, and Quill that “They have a right to be a group not been in direct contact yet: so far, all 2012, Rock the Block made approximate- people from outside the city to enjoy an – although it should be a more passive communication has been through BUSU. ly $45,000, making it the most success- outdoor concert in downtown Brandon. presence. Any offensive signs or pictures The student government did not originally ful year of the eight years of concerts, The Brandon University Students’ Union will not be tolerated.” The Collective does ratify this club, but with the potential of and almost doubling the income from the is proud to be able to provide this quality not want anyone to be emotionally trig- legal action in the wings, SFL received its previous year ($88,354 to $168,628). of entertainment for all”. Certainly, Rock gered by this club. Alexandra went on to official designation. This year, early numbers estimate around the Block transforms the usually-quiet clarify that “The [Women’s] Collective is Both the Women’s Collective and Stu- $17,000 in profit, a commendable sum. landscape of downtown Brandon to the here to support women whether [they are] dents For Life will have some trouble gain- BUSU sold 2,458 tickets this year, 687 bustling hub of activity that it should be. for or against abortion. We represent all ing traction here at BU – not for our very of those being sold at the door for an ad- Hopefully the community will continue to women.” liberal tendencies, which perhaps goes ditional $5. It appears that the students’ support BUSU in its concerts so that the Does this make the SFL redundant? without saying – the difficulty will lie in en- union has their concert success formula event can continue to grow. § Students For Life does not think so. When gaging extremely apathetic students, not down pat: a classic rock band for the ma- asked, the executive wing of their club only to be concerned about issues, but to responded: “Being pro-life doesn’t just participate and enact change. mean being anti-abortion. Pro-life issues After all, this is a Canadian University deal with the dignity of all persons—born and anyone with a voice is free to use it Taking a look at the newest offering from the well-known franchise and unborn—and protecting and promot- – aiming, of course, not to cause panic, The series returns to the city of Los San- Ri c h a r d Wo n g ing the best options in the toughest situa- fear, or shame… Review: Grand Thefttos, last Auto seen in GTA: V San Andreas, but the tions. Other issues that “pro-life” encom- If you would like to contact either of That got your map itself is roughly ten times the size of passes include euthanasia and assisted these clubs for more information or to get attention quickly, didn’t it? Though I doubt the already huge map in Grand Theft Auto suicide, palliative care, poverty and rac- involved, Students For Life can be reached suchookers blunt measures and blow. are needed to alert 4. You can do basically anything. Go see that that we will feel more at home. It ism, abuse and neglect. Many groups via [email protected], and you to the release of Rockstar Games’ some strippers? Sure. Parachute off of a does allow me to be reminded though of tend to focus on the issue of abortion as it the Women’s Collective can be contacted GrandH Theft Auto 5. What is possibly the building onto a moving car? Why not? Fly what our students go through every Sep- is prevalent in our nation on a large scale, at [email protected]. § biggest, and easily the most controversial, a plane? Who needs a license? Sports? tember. From an adjustment perspective and results in the direct death of at least franchise in gaming has returned with a Tennis anyone? These random activities it allows insights into, what our students one of our fellow Canadians. The death of fifth instalment. Is causing random havoc give the game excellent pick-up-and-play who come from rural communities, what still fun? Are the stories value. Have half an hour to spare? Why our students from a larger centre mov- behind the chaos as intri- not steal a dune buggy and drive it off the ing to a smaller one, or our international cately woven as always? top of a mountain, into the ocean? And students are experiencing. It reminds It’s time to find out. that’s just the shenanigans you can get me of what a huge transition our stu- As cliché as it sounds, up to on your own, playing offline.* dents are going through every semester. this is the same game With such a large playground in which With high transition there is a require- that players have always to stir up trouble, it can be easy to forget ment for high support – I am excited to drooled over. It’s just big- that there is a story within this game, and be part of the team at BU working to fur- ger and better in almost a good one at that. This time around, ther develop this! § every way. Very similar in Rockstar has provided three separate tone and theme to previ- protagonists for players to control. While ous entries, the game still some might worry that this may cause a takes very serious sub- disconnect when it comes to getting in- ject matter and attacks it volved in the story, it actually has the op- with very tongue-in-cheek posite effect. Players begin to invest in the humour. The entire game trio as a team, and coordinating character can be seen as a satire on usage to best benefit the team and situ- American society. ation is an interesting challenge to take It works the same way on. as before: controls are still Grand Theft Auto V is everything it basically the same as the has been billed to be: a masterpiece of previous instalment. This game creation, and the result of endless is a plus, because they hours of toil. It is incredibly fun to play and work fantastically – though even easier to recommend. § driving is still a tad wonky. What has changed *As of the completion of this article, most noticeably is the size Grand Theft Auto’s online component has and scope of the game. yet to be released to the public.

Volume 104, Issue 6 — October 8th, 2013 — 4 5 — Volume 104, Issue 1 — September 4th, 2013 Continued from front page ever thought we could have the best mu- Toronto about Brandon University, do most Brandon in 1899, so there is a couple they have hundreds of years of an ac- Oursic school inNew Canada, theyChancellor: just went ahead of them Michael have an understanding Decter of where hundred years’ difference. I think some of cumulated donor base. and did it. Brandon University is or have a sense of it is just time. The most surprising thing to It has always, I think, had an ability what we do? me going to Harvard was I had classmates TQ: What do you see as BU’s greatest to be creative in the education business. MD: It turns out that in my world, there are who were the fifth generation in their fam- strengths? When the two larger universities in Mani- people who have strong attachments to ily to go to Harvard. I thought,’ I’m only the MD: Well, they cut in some different direc- toba weren’t too keen on Aboriginal edu- universities: they have been so delighted second generation in my family who ever tions. I probably don’t have the depth of cation, it was Brandon that led the way, that I took this on. They said that it will be went to university anywhere’. I was at a knowledge yet to say. There are some ob- and they did important pioneering work in a great experience but also think it is so graduation ceremony at Oxford a while vious strengths like the School of Music, that field. important that I am committed to higher ago where a friend’s daughter was gradu- [and] being transformative in the lives of I think sometimes that Brandon Uni- education. I have always been committed ating and they have been there for 600 many Aboriginal students who would be versity doesn’t celebrate as much as it to higher education but somehow this has years or some really long period of time. the first in their families to go to university. should all of the things that it’s been able really shown them that I’m doing more Canada’s a really young country. We don’t I think the focus on being a constructive to do. It’s modest and humble, which are than just talking about it, I’m playing a always acknowledge that. part of a regional community and offering good Canadian qualities. I do see one role. They don’t always know a lot about So a lot of our institutions are still an opportunity for people in Manitoba to of the aspects of my job as Chancellor, I Brandon University. They do if they’re pretty new. We do say 1899, but it was go to university without necessarily having know part of it is kind of sombre and cer- from Manitoba, but if they’re not, they a college for a long time before it became to move to the big city is quite important. emonial which is important in a university, know where Brandon is, but they don’t a full-fledged university in 1967. To build I also think that there’s a huge amount but I also see myself as the chief cheer- know a lot about Brandon University. So I great institutions takes generations and it of community support for the university. I leader of the place, to celebrate what’s get to talk about it. That’s fun. I’m really does take time, and I think Brandon Uni- am so far impressed that Brandon, quite good about it. very proud to be able to talk about its ac- versity is well on that track. The deeper- broadly, supports the university. In a very real sense, I think people complishments and goals. pocketed private institutions have a depth have been surprised now that I’ve been that’s remarkable. Our new chancellor seems to be out to several things. It’s a big learning TQ: You went to Harvard to do your under- Public universities are very different. well on his way to understanding and curve to get to know people of the Univer- grad degree, which is a private universi- They have a broader mandate: they don’t appreciating the breadth of experiences sity, but I’m just delighted to get to know ty. BU is very highly government funded. get to cherry-pick in the same way. The that BU offers, and we at The Quill look the students, get to know the faculty, get What would you say the greatest differ- private ones are meritocracies tempered forward to seeing his initiative during his to know my fellow board members, and ences are between private versus public by the alumni who are usually important. time in the position. We will, of course, the administration. universities in your experience? Harvard just started an endowment cam- keep you updated! § MD: I think there are all kinds of universi- paign. They are proposing to raise 6.5 TQ: When you talk to your colleagues in ties. I mean Harvard started in 1636 and billion dollars. They can do that because

Former NHLer talks about his passion for his new career in education pieces of advice have stuck with me: which I saw in action in my fellow confer- physical education and health. Jo n a t h a n Filewich Filewich talks Phys. Dr.Ed. Colin Higgs: “Do something for fif- ence participants, and which I am bringing Every single individual I met at the I a short period of time teen minutes a day and you will be a mas- back with me: “I hope that you immerse conference has affected me in some way. can make a huge difference in your life. ter in five years.” Think of how often you yourself slowly back into your routines. I The first thing I did when I got back to t’sI’ve crazy been how fortunate in my life: I’ve put something off because you are scared also caution you that steam easily con- Souris was become a PHE member and played with the Pittsburgh Penguins, been you will denses back sign up for the National Conference in Oc- a member of one of the most coveted n e v e r into its watery tober in Winnipeg. I cannot help thinking teams in the hockey world – Team Cana- achieve “I’ve been fortunate [...] origins.” The about what the future has in store for me. da – as a member of Canada’s Under-18 suc- people I met not What might be possible for me to achieve team, and I’ve won championships, but c e s s . I’ve played with the Pitts- only think the each and every day? § the feeling I have now is unlike any of Just do same way as I do these experiences. it! burgh Penguins, been a but actually act The Physical and Health Education D r . on it on a daily Ha v e y o u ... (PHE) Student Leadership Conference Richard member of [...] Canada’s basis, which I in Bancroft, ON reached me on a deeply L a r u e : Under-18 team, and I’ve am choosing to Be e n emotional level, and it’s something I’ll “It isn’t do as well. never forget. I have been inspired and who you won championships, but Upon my motivated, and I have found the passion I k n o w , return to BU, I s o m e w h e r e ? have been missing since my playing days. it’s who the feeling I have now is started the Phys- My group’s mentors, Dr. Nick Fors- k n o w s unlike any of these...” ical Education & Do n e berg and Dr. Shannon Funk, presented y o u . ” Activity Leaders us with the theme of relationships. Our H o w (PEDAL) advoca- group took this idea and ran with it. I had o f t e n cy group. With s o m e t h i n g ? good conversations with each and every people are worried about expanding their the help of my BU mentor Daryle McCan- one of my group’s members during our own network! I agree with Dr. Larue that nell, I have started this group to make sure Te l l u s five-day conference and was amazed: you can only control your own actions. that a BU student has the opportunity to their thoughts about physical and health Mark Verbeek: It wasn’t his words in go to the PHE Canada Student Leadership education are groundbreaking and their particular that strongly affected me, but Conference on a yearly basis at no cost y o u r s t o r y – love for our field is contagious. I would rather the genuine love for his work. The to the student. The future membership of give anything to be able to work with them emotion in the way he expressed himself PEDAL will be comprised of student lead- e i c @ on a daily basis and I know I will be lean- and the passion with which he lives his life ers and Brandon University alumni with ing on them in the future. is something I will long remember. the expectation of providing leadership in Some of the conference leaders’ Dr. Nick Forsberg also said something Southwest Manitoba for the promotion of t h e q u i l l .c a !

Volume 104, Issue 6 — October 8th, 2013 — 6 7 — Volume 104, Issue 6 — October 8th, 2013 BUSU VPE talks about what campus clubs are and how they differ from each other they have hundreds of years of an ac- example of a faculty club is the BU Health the BU LGBT* Collective, and the Brandon If none of the current roster of clubs Je n n a Cl i n t o n , BUSU VP Ex t e r n a l cumulated donor base. Getting a handle onStudies Clubs Students Association. University Aboriginal Student Council. Col- float your boat, you can create your own My name is Jen- The second type of club is a depart- lectives differ from clubs in that they also club! I created a club last year, and if I TQ: What do you see as BU’s greatest na Clinton, and I’m the Vice President mental club, which represents individual provide services to students. can do it, anyone can. There is a club ap- strengths? Externalello, of students! BUSU. You may know me as departments within faculties at BU and is Every semester, BUSU plans Club Day plication form in the BUSU office that is MD: Well, they cut in some different direc- the person who constantly posts on the comprised of students within that faculty, as part of our orientation events. This is very simple to fill out, and with that you in- tions. I probably don’t have the depth of HBUSU Facebook page with way too many such as the BU Psychology Club. The third one of the most popular events during clude your club’s constitution, and a list of knowledge yet to say. There are some ob- exclamation marks. Anyways, not only am type of club are social and service clubs, orientation. On Club Day, representatives members (you need a minimum of five BU vious strengths like the School of Music, I the main person responsible for BUSU’s which are open to all students and which from various clubs have a table in the Min- students). Once you complete the applica- [and] being transformative in the lives of advertising and promotion of campus forward political causes and conduct cam- gling Area or in the Courtyard promoting tion process, hand it in to me at the BUSU many Aboriginal students who would be events, I’m also the person in charge of paigns, such as the World University Ser- their club and encouraging people to sign office or email a copy to [email protected]. the first in their families to go to university. clubs on campus. vice of Canada, more commonly known up. If you missed Club Day, you can go to Speaking from personal experience, I think the focus on being a constructive Campus clubs are divided into a few as WUSC. www.busu.ca and search under “Student getting involved in clubs at BU is a great part of a regional community and offering categories. The first type of club is a fac- Finally, there are student constituen- Groups” where you will find a list of clubs way to meet new people, get your voice an opportunity for people in Manitoba to ulty club. Faculty clubs are organizations cy organizations, which are groups of stu- and student organizations and their con- heard, and beef up your resume. I hope go to university without necessarily having representing entire faculties within Bran- dents that represent a constituency group tact information. If all else fails, you can to see you all participating in club events to move to the big city is quite important. don University, and membership is com- on campus but do not fall under other send an email to me at [email protected] and this year and supporting your fellow stu- I also think that there’s a huge amount prised of all students within the faculty. An club categories. Examples of constituency I can hook you up with the information you dents! § of community support for the university. I organizations are the Women’s Collective, need! am so far impressed that Brandon, quite broadly, supports the university. Sesame Street and “DisArmageddon”: puzzle this guy out... Our new chancellor seems to be Ro l a n d Li wa n a g well on his way to understanding and Robert Priest visits BU appreciating the breadth of experiences poetry perfor- that BU offers, and we at The Quill look mance in Clark Hall on September 27th forward to seeing his initiative during his wasobert awe-inspiring, priest’s brilliant, and funny. time in the position. We will, of course, He held the audience captive as keep you updated! § Rhe read portions of his books and en- thralled them with some zany lyrics as he sang some of his songs. His wordplay was ridiculously su- perb and amusing. He loves the con- cept of micro poems and word splicing, having quite the knack for splendid word combinations like “DisArmaged- don” and “eupheminism”. Robert Priest, prolific poet, novelist, playwright and composer during his Poetry Performance on September 27, 2013. Photo credit Roland Liwanag. Equally astounding are his witty numerous books, plays, and novels, as an obvious intentional difference at the turns of phrase, like “look big and carry well as having composed several songs. outset when he writes for both kids and Know of an event we should cover? a little taser”, “would you like a little as- Most notably, he wrote and co-wrote for adults, he still tries to go to that same Is your favourite author coming to town? sault with that pepper spray?”, “I’m not Sesame Street, including the songs “We place where the magic happens, and that Give us a shout with the event details and sure if I want certainty or not” and “when Share The Air”, “Planet Earth”, and “Safe- is as good as it gets for him. contact info (if possible) at eic@thequill. people always tell you that they are gull- ty Mice”. You can check out some of his books ca, and we’ll do our best to cover it! ible, do you always believe that?” He intimated that although he makes at the Campus Bookstore. § A prolific writer, Priest has completed

You – yes, you – could win five grand! How much mud flew? Quite a lot, it would seem ... test provides two winners with $5,000 boundaries, water duty, a mud kitchen… Al e x Mu r r a y , As s i s t a n t Ed i t o r -in-Ch i e f Br i t t a n y De r o u i n Start Something withto help themAlesse “start something”. The win- ACC Mud Day Mupdate!and being a mud target for the kids. entrepreneur? Are ners will also be partnered with a mentor College’s Things got messy. you looking to expand your horizons or get in their field who can help guide them in inaugural Mud Day was a success. There The first years painted a banner which re you a young motivated? Then this contest is for you. starting their initiative. Another bonus, weressiniboine five square communityyards of mud total: three the children covered in mud, and it wasn’t Start Something With Alesse is now eight contest runners-up will receive Ap- for the children who wanted to roll around long before everyone participating started inA its fourth year. The contest is designed ple iPad* minis. The contest is split into Aand get right in there, and two for the stepping and jumping into the mud. At the to empower young Canadian adults by two categories: “Start Innovating with more hesitant children who just wanted beginning of the day it was just feet and encouraging them to “start something”, Alesse”, for starting a for-profit business; to check things out. Many of the first- and ankles, but later on in the day many of the such as creating a charity, producing a and “Start Inspiring with Alesse”, for cre- second-year Early Childhood Education kids and some of the students were cov- play or film, starting a small business, or ating a not-for-profit venture. students were there, and even the pro- ered almost head to toe. building a website. The prize: funding and You could win funding and mentor- gram instructors and higher-ups from the Everyone is still talking about the guidance to two people looking to pursue ship to bring your business or ideas to college attended the event. event, and it happened almost three their personal goals and to make a differ- life. To start your application process, go A lot of class time went into prepar- weeks ago. The first-years have already ence. to http://facebook.startsomethingwitha- ing for the day. The second-year students, started planning for next year. The excite- st The Start Something with Alesse con- lesse.ca/ before October 31 , 2013 and along with one of their instructors, Janet ment of the day generated an enormous submit your elevator pitch. § Berezowecki, organized everything, in- amount of interest in the next event. Look cluding the arrival of all the dirt, release forward to what the ECE students will Ch e c k o u t Th e Qu i l l .c a ! forms for photography, watching the bring us in 2014! §

Volume 104, Issue 6 — October 8th, 2013 — 6 7 — Volume 104, Issue 6 — October 8th, 2013 Quill Classifieds Need a new desk? Of course you do! Pick up a gently-used desk from The Quill offices We want you! for only $20 each! You move them, though. If you like to write, take pictures, or draw things, We might help if you smile. you should work for The Quill! Email us at [email protected]!

Vinyl, CDs, posters, and more! 13th Annual Fall Record & Music Sale! Sunday, October 20th, 1428 Louise Ave., 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Coffee and lunch available; bring a non-perishable food item.

Ask Miss Q Q:

Dear Miss Q,

I just moved into a new apartment and I’d like to throw a party for some friends. What would you suggest for party food and entertainment?

Sincerely, Pizza and Beer Just Don’t Cut It Anymore

Dear Pizza and Beer,

Simple is key, especially when you’re on a tight university budget! If you’re looking for something different from typical student fare, try tacos or make-your- own-sandwich. Depending on how many people you’re having over, you can also stick a frozen chicken in a crockpot all day and you’ll have the most delectable chicken EVER.

As to entertainment, just do what you usually do with your friends! Watch a movie, or play a board game – or video games, if that’s your thing. Or, go for a walk and get ice cream! The sky’s the limit!

My best, Miss Q

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