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Volume 37 Number 20 JUNE 16, 2000

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Make that Richard Siemens ‘Dr. Great One’ Hockey great Wayne Gretzky is our new distinguished alumnus

By Geoff McMaster

e’s got to be the most famous “Dr.” in Hthe country today. Aside from legen- dary sports hero, Wayne Gretzky can add a U of A honorary doctor of laws degree Wayne Gretzky, seen here with Chancellor Lois Hole, can now add a U of A honorary doctor of laws degree to his long list of accolades. to his long list of accolades. Gretzky was one of six to receive hon- shed-day pass without at least touching recreation’s Dean Art Quinney set up for provide all of us for giving back to our orary degrees this year. South Africa’s the Great One. the Oilers in 1979, when Gretzky and his community.” Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, “I played hockey for the Golden Bears teammates were young and ready to “set Here’s what other students had to say Natural Sciences and Engineering Re- and to have the opportunity to meet my the world on fire.” about convocating with Wayne Gretzky: search Council president Dr. Thomas idol and graduate on the same day is “We met a “Just having him in town is great. I Brzustowski, former U of A chancellor amazing,” said Ryan Marsh, a Canadian “Without question, man…who kind of grew up in Edmonton, and I was excited and Conservative cabinet minister Louis Inter-University Athletic Union champi- took us under his and even a little choked up watching him Hyndman, businessman James Stanford, onship MVP (Physical Education). “This is it was an honour to wing,” said at his jersey retirement ceremony last scientist and telecommunications pioneer definitely an honour, and a day I’ll never play here, and an Gretzky. “A lot of year. It was inspiring to have him here.” Dr. Jozef Straus also made spring convo- forget.” our good fortune is –Daryl Geake (B.Comm.) cation a memorable occasion. “He’s been a hero of mine since I was because of him.” “I think it was great. I felt honoured Gretzky beamed as he held his new little, so it was cool,” said Nicole Engen even bigger thrill to In presenting to receive my degree with someone so degree June 5, telling business and physi- (B.Comm.). the degree, Chan- outstanding. I thought his speech was cal education graduates: “Without ques- Ever gracious when addressing a say I’m a doctor from cellor Lois Hole endearing because he was so humble.” tion, it was an honour to play here, and crowd, Gretzky said it was important to said the university –Olivia Kwong (B.Comm.) an even bigger thrill to say I’m a doctor remember “why we’re really here. It’s the University of was recognizing “It was a thrill. It was even better than from the University of Alberta.” because of the students. We’re not here Alberta.” No one was more thrilled, however, because of Wayne Gretzky. You’ve Gretzky for his the day Bill ‘Cowboy’ Flett came to my than the 665 convocating business and worked hard in university and a lot of — Wayne Gretzky “unparalleled con- elementary school and autographed my physical education students who seized years in high school to get to this point. tributions to the arm. I’ll never forget it.” every chance while on stage to shake “The real reason why you’re here is world of hockey” –Corwin McCullagh (Physical Education). ■ Gretzky’s hand, grab a hug or sit on his your parents supported you, or your and “exemplary conduct as a role model lap for a picture. grandparents…don’t forget what got you of sportsmanship.” Read more convocation stories on page 4 One student even exposed the Oiler here—family.” President Rod Fraser thanked him for and on the U of A’s ExpressNews Web site at: jersey under her robe for an autograph. He also paid tribute to the summer his “behaviour on and off the ice as a fine www.ualberta.ca/ExpressNews/ar- They were not about to let this water- training camp that physical education and individual, and for the role model you chives/index.htm Federal chair selection will AAS:UA contract signed be tight in the first round By Lee Elliott niversity of Alberta administration and Vice-President Academic and Provost By Geoff McMaster Uthe Association of Academic Staff Doug Owram. (AAS:UA) announced settlement of a two- Dr. Owram predicted the settlement he 118 new Canada Research Chairs looked strategically at the timing of ap- year contract June 5, which will see sala- will see the U of A move up to fourth place Tmay prove to be a significant boost for pointments.’” Some of the university’s best ries for faculty, librarians, faculty service from sixth, among the Top 10 research- research at the U of A, but few chairs will people may not be assigned chairs for two officers, and sessional and temporary staff intensive universities in Canada. However, be assigned in the first round, cautions or three years, he says. increase four per cent July 2000 plus an “average salaries are impacted by many Vice-President (Academic) Doug Owram. “Just because people don’t go in the first additional 3.75 per cent July 2001. factors other than salary settlements,” he “As we sat down and began to look at round is in no way an indication they’re not Administrative and professional offic- says. The number of retirements and age the number of federal chairs we can allo- considered very good or potential for a ers will receive an increase of 4.25 per cent distribution of faculty all have an effect. cate in that first year or two, it really came Canada Research Chair in the future.” in July 2000 and four per cent in July 2001. Both sides agreed to work toward a home how few there are,” he says. Jeanette Buckingham, vice-president, In a joint announcement, both sides said target that would see the U of A move up There will be only 11 senior chairs ap- Association of Academic Staff , says while negotiations began with an early agreement to the 75th percentile, or third among Cana- pointed in the first year of a five-year plan, expectations are high among faculty for that current faculty compensation was too da’s Top 10, said Owram. He hopes to says Owram—five in science, four in the federal chair appointments, most academ- low to be consistent with the U of A vision attain the goal in five to six years. “It took health sciences and two in the social sci- ics are grateful for any additional funding. to be indisputably recognized as one of us 15 years to drop from No. 2 in the coun- ences and humanities. The allocation of the “When it’s Christmas, you always Canada’s finest universities. try to No. 17…Our major competitors are 10 junior chairs will be roughly the same hope to get a bigger present than you actu- Jeanette Buckingham, AAS:UA vice- now in provinces in which budget cut- with five going to the sciences, four to ally end up getting,” she says. “As far as president, said current salary levels were backs to higher education are affecting health sciences and one to the social sci- the university is concerned, it’s some addi- also inconsistent with “the performance of salary negotiations. This works to our ad- ences and humanities. tional revenue, and we need to have that, our members vis à vis either the excellence vantage currently, but that could change.” Applications for the first round of even though it’s not as much as people of their teaching or their research produc- Owram says competition from the U.S. chairs will be submitted to Ottawa in early might have expected but we’ll just do the tivity.” is another real concern but “we hope that September, and all appointments will be best we can with what we get.” An arbitrator, in the final offer selec- growth in granting council funds and pro- made with a view to establishing areas of Buckingham says she’s somewhat wor- tion process set out in the academic agree- grams such as the Canada Research Chairs research excellence rather than strictly ried, however, that specific chairs will be ment, arrived at the settlement. The result will help us.” according to funding track records, says assigned according to a researcher’s previ- was not all AAS:UA wanted, said Bucking- Money for the current increase will Owram. ous grants, rather than quality of research. ham. But she said further comment would come from reserves. “It will be tight,” says “Increasingly what we’re saying to “I’ve always had a problem with have to wait until she’d had a chance to Owram. “There will be some substitution faculty is, ‘In many cases your deans have equating the quality and value of research review the arbitrator’s rationale and dis- in various areas, but we believe we can do to a dollar figure.” cussed it with the AAS:UA executive and it without reducing positions.”

Volume 37 Number 20 New spaces for health- Shuffle occurs OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, 400 ATHABASCA HALL UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, EDMONTON, ALBERTA T6G 2E8 care training at U of A in Uni Hall LEE ELLIOTT: Director, Office of Public Affairs By Geoff McMaster By Geoff McMaster LUCIANNA CICCOCIOPPO: Editor GEOFF MCMASTER: Assistant Editor CONTRIBUTORS: he University of Alberta will be able to In addition to the 20 new spaces in he Office of the Vice-President (Aca- Phoebe Dey, Lee Elliott, Rod Fraser, Ttrain 20 more medical students this each of the medical programs at the U of A Tdemic) has been reshuffling portfolios Bernard Linsky, Ryan Smith fall—increasing the total to 124—and doz- and U of C, spaces will be created across lately to meet the needs of a changing GRAPHIC DESIGN: ens more in other health-sciences related the province for 190 licensed practical university. Annie Schroeder, Penny Waite, Dennis Weber faculties, such as nursing, in an effort to nurses, 150 registered nurses, 130 personal Dean of Students Bill Connor, outgo- stem the shortage of health-care workers support aides, 12 radiologic technicians ing dean of the Faculty of Physical Edu- Folio’s mandate is to serve as a credible news source for the University community by in Alberta. and five rehabilitation practitioners. cation and Recreation Dr. Art Quinney, communicating accurate and timely information Learning Minister Lyle Oberg made Tyrrell said Canada needs at least 2,000 and Prof. Wayne Renke, former head of about issues, programs, people and events and by the announcement on campus and said the entry positions for physicians but cur- serving as a forum for discussion and debate. the Academic Staff association, will help Folio is published 21 times per year. $10-million enrolment expansion funding rently has about 1,550, or one for every shoulder the added burden in University The editor reserves the right to limit, select, edit will be allocated among Alberta’s post- 19,000 people in the country. He said it Hall starting July 1. and position submitted copy and advertisements. secondary institutions. costs about $50,000 to train a physician in “More and more [demands] were Views expressed in Folio do not necessarily reflect University policy. Folio contents may be printed “This is tremendous news for the Uni- Alberta. The U of A’s medical faculty now coming into this office, and we were with acknowledgement. versity of Alberta,” said Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, has 104 entry positions for physicians. simply overloaded,” says Vice-President Inquiries, dean of medicine and dentistry. “It’s an Oberg admitted the new positions only (Academic) and Provost Doug Owram. comments and letters should be directed to Lucianna Ciccocioppo, editor, 492-0439 issue that has been high on the agenda, not begin to address the shortage of health- With another major campaign coming [email protected] only of Alberta, but of the Canadian Medi- care workers in the province. up, and the president focusing his ener- Display advertising cal Forum and the Association of Cana- He added the government will likely gies on the external front, running the Deadline: 3 p.m. one week prior to publication dian Medical Colleges…right across add even more positions in the next few university’s day-to-day operations will Katherine Irwin. 492-0444 Classified Ads Canada we need to see an increase in en- years. increasingly fall to his office, he says. Deadline: 3 p.m. one week prior to publication rolment.” Due to a major restructuring of Cora Doucette, 492-2325 Owram’s role as provost, a new position Talks has been created to assist with student- Deadline: 9 a.m. one week prior to publication. Brenda Briggs, 492-5044 Fax: 492-2997 related issues. As both associate provost [email protected] $2M in AHFMR support and dean of students, Connor will serve ISSN 0015-5764 Copyright 2000 as the “point person” for student affairs, giving students more direct access to the By Ryan Smith VP (academic). Quinney has been appointed associ- r. Mathew Spence recently delivered working here,” said Dr. Richard Wozniak, ate vice-president primarily to look after Dwelcome news on campus worth a total a cell biologist. He was recruited by the facilities and finances, working on fac- of $2 million to a group of appreciative AHFMR to the U of A from Rockefeller ulty budgets and on the development of researchers at the University of Alberta. University in the U.S., where salaries are the university’s capital plan with Vice- Spence, the president and CEO of the Al- usually higher than in Canada. President (Finance and Administration) berta Heritage Foundation for Medical Wozniak’s colleague, Dr. John Glenn Harris. Research (AHFMR), announced bonuses of Aitchison, who also came to the U of A via Dr. Anne Marie Decore will take on The University of Alberta maintains a database of either $10,000 or $20,000—depending on Rockefeller University, said, “Three years “major strategic issues,” such as the all alumni. This database is used to send you news seniority—for all unconditional AHFMR ago the field was tipped in Alberta’s fa- planning of the south campus and the about the U of A, including Folio and New Trail, researchers in the health sciences. vour in terms of research money, but in the relation of Owram’s office to administra- invitations to special events and requests for support. On Sept. 1, 1999, post-secondary The money, which will be distributed last few years the rest of Canada has tive systems. She will pass on her stu- institutions were required to comply with the starting July 1, is in addition to salary sup- caught up. The Canada Research Chairs dent-related portfolio, including appeals, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation of the province of Alberta. In port and is intended for the researcher’s program helped with that but, with this to Connor. accordance with this legislation, please respond personal use. This AHFMR research prize announcement, I think the playing field Renke has been seconded on a part- to one of the following options: is a new annual program and is in addition has been tipped back in Alberta’s favour.” time basis to oversee the organization ❏ Please keep my name, or to the $43 million in AHFMR awards an- Added Aitchison: “This is a commitment and functioning of the general appeals ❏ Remove my name from the Folio list. nounced earlier this year in March. that indicates to me the U of A’s medical committee and to supervise special “This is obviously good news. The research will continue to be second to projects as needs arise. Signature No response means the University of Alberta money is a great incentive to keep me none.” assumes an individual wishes to remain on the mailing list.

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The defining paradox of creativity How does a country foster more creativity? Tackling the question means one has to define ‘creativity’ in the first place… By Ryan Smith

We dance ‘round in a ring and suppose spectives, he said, explaining some forms just as context can encourage creativity, it But the secret sits in the middle and knows. of originality may be “influential or pro- can also hinder it. According to Cardinal’s lific, but not necessarily good. Creative definition of creativity, the current milieu o goes the Robert Frost poem, and thinkers have ideas that are in some way in Canada is not conducive for creative such is the nature of creativity, a appropriate—their ideas have utility.” production. “Creativity is a force—a spark Snature that was scrutinized during a With this, Runco touched on a hot within us all,” he said, arguing against the symposium on creativity and innovation issue in academic creativity research: the idea creativity is the domain of an elite held in conjunction with last month’s dichotomy between pure and applied few. “But we don’t unleash this power Congress of the Social Sciences and creativity. because to do so we have to take risks. Humanities at the University of Alberta. Dr. Sharon Bailin, a professor of educa- Creativity depends on having a safe place The symposium brought together aca- tion at Simon Fraser University and author to play and our society demic and artistic heavy- of several books and journal doesn’t offer this.” weights who strained their articles on the topic of crea- Cardinal pointed out, Thinking of grey matter simply to define The most creative of us— tivity, said an essential ele- “Creativity is sharing, and creativity, much less reveal ment of creativity is context. when we share we are vul- productivity without its secrets. However, how the ones most attuned “Specific creative qualities nerable. The most creative of one defines creativity is cen- cannot be attributed to an us—the ones most attuned to creativity and tral to how one might go to the creative force individual, but to a combina- the creative force within us about developing it, said tion of individuals and the all—are those who are brave innovation is like Dr. David Bentley. within us all— context in which they work. enough to make fools of Bentley, an English pro- Creativity is not simply the themselves.” imagining the Fraser fessor at the University of are those who are brave production of something Cardinal’s arguments patterns and once you learn Western Ontario (UWO), novel, but the production of echoed those of other pre- River without the an animal’s patterns, you spearheaded the symposium, enough to make fools of that which logically and senters at the symposium. can set traps. To be creative the goal of which was to intuitively has a value in a Although creativity itself is Rockies, the outcome we must learn to be ‘pattern- compile and send sugges- themselves. particular space and time.” not something that can be less.’” tions to government policy- Douglas Cardinal, the traditionally defined, or even without the source. The paradox then, as —Douglas Cardinal, architect Cardinal explained, is crea- makers to develop the best world famous Native Cana- understood, the creative —Dr. David Bentley, educational, social, cultural dian architect who designed process can be both learned tivity relies on “forgetting University of Western Ontario and political conditions necessary to foster the Canadian Museum of Civilization in and taught. “A good hunter history, and reality and eve- more creative and innovative thinkers in Ottawa, agreed with Bailin, but explained knows that all animals have rything you know. The prob- Canada. lem is that most people are too afraid to do “It is a great irony,” said Dr. Mark this, and not only are they too scared for Runco, a child and adolescent studies pro- themselves, they don’t like to let others fessor at California State University, take chances, because doing so threatens Fullerton, “that we have a word—creativ- the status quo and their own comfort and ity—that describes a force grounded in security.” knowledge and imagination, and yet those However, in all the efforts expended to are the very elements we struggle with comprehend the secrets of creativity, in order to define it.” Bailin offered a caution and some advice. Runco has divided creativity into “We are somewhat deceived by language,” eight domains: verbal, mathematical, she said, “We think that if we name some- spatial, body/athletic, musical, logical, thing, then it is an entity that we can pick communicative and visual. Runco, who up and hold, but it doesn’t exist in peo- is the editor of the Creativity Research ple’s heads that way. There has to be inter- Journal, said, “the only universal defin- cession between people and context, and ing facet of creativity is originality.” to foster this development there has to be However, within the bounds of critical and imaginative engagement and what is original there are different per- receptivity... In the end, creativity relies on an unwillingness to accept what’s final, and the need to go beyond it.” Out of the papers and discussions at the Noting Canadian governments place symposium on creativity and innovation during much emphasis on the generation of jobs Congress 2000, a tentative, made-in-Alberta and wealth in the “new economy,” UWO’s definition of creativity was formed: Bentley argued “thinking of productivity Creativity is imaginative, motivated, without creativity and innovation is like transformative, and productive thinking and imagining the Fraser River without the activity within a particular context or framework of Rockies, the outcome without the source… knowledge, inquiry and skills—a process that “Creativity is a nation’s richest re- generates outcomes which are original, significant, source, and our governments must take all effective and of value or use (or both) to the the steps necessary to foster it in our community. schools and our granting processes if Canada is to become an exporter rather than an importer of innovations—and, indeed, innovators.”

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The many reasons for a commemorative convocation President Rod Fraser at spring convocation.

By Dr. Rod Fraser

onvocation is a season to celebrate com- service. Over the past decade, he trans- By honouring these outstanding indi- munity, achievements and excellence. formed Petro-Canada from a barely sur- viduals, we affirm that excellence, regard-

C Chang Tina Our honorary degree recipients are a criti- viving company to a symbol of national less of the field, should be pursued and cal part of this celebration; they reflect the pride. He has shown leadership in his and congratulated. As Chancellor Lois Hole has diversity and values we cherish as an insti- Petro-Canada’s concern for the environ- said, “We are just so delighted” these six tution. By conferring honorary degrees, we ment. He serves on countless foundations, outstanding achievers have agreed to ac- encourage a standard of excellence that boards and councils, reflecting his well- cept honorary degrees from the University serves as a model to our students and soci- rounded desire for the betterment of his of Alberta this spring. May we all experi- ety. Recipients come from all walks of life community. ence a glimmer of their light during this and a broad cross-section of fields, but Jozef Straus is a pioneer of excellence, convocation season. they have one thing in common: they are proving the ability to go on learning, cou- shining examples of excellence. For this pled with knowledge, is a powerful force. Read more convocation stories on the reason, we celebrate them. A PhD graduate of the University of Al- U of A’s ExpressNews Web site at: Dr. Thomas Brzustowski is a champion berta’s Department of Physics, Straus and www.ualberta.ca/ExpressNews/archives/. of excellence, dedicated to Canadian science three colleagues believed they could apply and research. As president of the Natural their knowledge of physics to increase Sciences and Engineering Research Council signal density in fibre optic links. The of Canada (NSERC), Brzustowski has been result, under his leadership, is a world-

instrumental in leading this country to un- leading fibre-optic communications firm, Siemens Richard precedented support for university-based second only to Nortel for market capitali- research. Believing research is critical to the zation. As a believer in problem-solving future of Canada, he travels from coast to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu skills, Straus established the JDS Uniphase coast, stirring up excitement and support Scholarship Award to encourage excel- for Canadian science and innovation. Louis Hyndman is a role model for lence in technology and a commitment to Wayne Gretzky is an ambassador for excellence, as a long-time community learning. excellence in sport and community spirit. leader. He is respected at all levels of gov- Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu As one of the finest athletes of the 20th cen- ernment. As an elected official and high- embodies excellence in his pursuit of truth tury, his talent and sportsmanship make profile provincial cabinet member, he and justice. The son of a schoolteacher and him a role model for young people world- earned tremendous respect for his leader- domestic worker, Tutu grew in wisdom wide. In retirement, Gretzky’s dedication ship, dignity and thoughtfulness. As the and respect, becoming the principal con- has an impact on countless lives through University of Alberta’s 15th chancellor, his ciliator in the troublesome period leading charities including: Canada’s Ronald outstanding reputation facilitated the up to the first democratic elections in McDonald Houses, the Boys and Girls building of many bridges with the commu- South Africa in 1994. Honoured with the Clubs of Canada, the Canadian National nity we serve. Nobel Peace Prize, Tutu is a fearless advo- Institute for the Blind, the Special Olym- James Stanford has a vision for excel- cate of social justice, human rights, free- John Ferguson is sworn in as chancellor by outgoing pics and the RCMP Drug Abuse programs lence, both in business and community dom and equality for all. Chancellor Lois Hole, lieutenant-governor of Alberta. for youth. Grad is heading to the Supreme Court

By Phoebe Dey

hen U of A law graduate Larissa Katz consideration (she won the gold medal for When she is finished the term, she and

WLang reports for duty as a clerk at the top marks in her faculty), extra-curricular her husband Kevin will return to Edmon- Chang Tina Supreme Court of Canada in September, activities and an all-around personality are ton to article at the Fraser Milner law firm. she will be entering into the unknown. factors, she said. Being at the Supreme Court will give “It’s a bit of a mystery,” she said. “In “You work with a particular judge, so the Tempo High School graduate a chance my research on the position, I found only you are interviewed with however many to see the other side of the institution of one article on clerks so I really don’t even judges are interested in you. Then it’s a law. know what I’ll be doing. But my expecta- matter of do you click with a judge or “When you’re at a firm you’re working tion is I will be working extremely hard, not?” she said, adding she will be the on a constructive side, but when you’re and I’m sure it will be a very rewarding anglophone clerk to a francophone judge. working for a justice, you’re on the neutral experience.” “They will want someone they feel com- side rather than constructing an argument. Katz Lang, 25, secured the clerkship fortable with.” You get to see law from a purist side,” she in her second year at U of A, competing Her tasks could range from working on said. “I’m terrified because I’m so anxious against people across the country for memos on a particular point of law, helping to do a good job and I don’t want to disap- the spot. her judge prepare for a speech or sitting in point, but I think hard work will pay off Katz Lang: heading to the Supreme Court in Ottawa for a year-long clerkship. Besides taking high academics into court listening to proceedings, she said. and it will all work out.” NASA space centre selects grad for internship By Phoebe Dey

f new graduate students had to write a you can do this,” said Bamford, who left tion in the Cocoa Beach area and a meal received a bachelor of science degree. His Ireport on how they spent their summer for Florida on June 10 to join 25 other stu- allowance. This is the fourth year the Ca- particular interest is the study of skeletal holidays, Jeremy Bamford would receive dents from the U.S. “And obviously six nadian Space Agency has sponsored stu- muscle physiology, which he will continue top marks for originality. weeks in Florida isn’t bad either.” dents who have demonstrated scholastic to study when he enters graduate school in Bamford, 23, is one of two Canadian Bamford was chosen from among excellence and an interest in Space Life the fall. students who was selected to spend six nearly 40 applicants from across the coun- Sciences to participate in the program. Bamford isn’t sure if he’ll be able to do weeks in an intensive training program at try who competed for the Canadian Space Bamford will be working with the con- any space flight-simulations rides—“Eve- NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center in Agency’s Spaceflight and Life Sciences trolled biological systems team, which ryone keeps asking me that”—but he will Florida. Training Program Scholarship. studies organisms and bacteria in space try to visit as much of the centre as the “It’s such a unique opportunity since The scholarship is worth about $18,000 flight. The experience will be an extension rules allow. there’s only one place in the world where and covers Bamford’s flight, accommoda- of his kinesiology for which he recently

University of Alberta 4 folio June 16, 2000 Philosopher defends academic philosophy A response to a speaker’s arguments on the ‘irrelevance of academic philosophy’

By Dr. Bernard Linsky, chair, Department of Philosophy

n these hard times for universities, it achieve these goals, but not, Socrates they met a public need. That need was to sions. Raabe claims Socrates abandoned a is one of the sad duties of chairs of thought, with the security of those who hear the very intellectualism Raabe attacks chance to help others by picking a foolish Ihumanities departments to defend really understood health or justice. Indeed, applied to issues of public concern. People fight over principle, and he sees no nobil- research in our disciplines against occa- Socrates came to think the theoretical are concerned about whether truth is ob- ity in Socrates’ insistence on staying in the sional public attacks. It is unfortunate in knowledge that would ground practice is jective, if history has value and whether Athens that he loved—to speak the truth this case the attack was published in Folio a goal in itself. We follow him in that. there can be such a thing as ethics in busi- and abide by a legal (though surely unjust) May 26, “Philosopher slams irrelevance of My politically committed colleagues ness, to name just a few topics on which death sentence—rather than fleeing to academic philosophy,” and was on the will point out they follow a duty to change academic philosophers had things to say. exile to save himself. Although philoso- University of Alberta home page news site the world, not just to study it, and so com- People have a desire for knowledge, even phers don’t need many martyrs to reason, on the Web. Here I offer a general defence pletely escape Raabe’s charge of seeking “pure knowledge” we find. We met that the one we had is most inspiring. I doubt of our work with some specific replies to knowledge for its own sake. Other col- need not with a rejection of theory and Socrates would have contributed as much the irritating accusations Dr. Peter Raabe leagues who work on logic get NSERC abstraction, but rather by helping out the by turning from theory to therapy. reportedly made at a symposium on “pub- (Natural Sciences and Engineering Re- discussions by making some simple Psychotherapy is a serious matter, re- lic philosophical practices” at Congress search Council of Canada) grants for re- points. These interjections are at the el- quiring professional training and certifica- 2000. search on artificial intelligence, clearly an ementary end of our study, but still they tion. Some philosophers may be able to Raabe claims philosophy has failed in applied subject. Yet others, who work in are able to further the conversation. Those counsel individuals on problems they may its duty from its inception by following the ethics and serve on various ethical review who know more about the field find more face, providing some background to assist example of Socrates in finding knowledge panels, will suggest some understanding advanced theory valuable. At the end, those trying to make ethical decisions or to to be an end in itself. “Knowledge for its of ethical principles can help with making perhaps, only those small audiences of understand the just way out of a dilemma. own sake,” he says, is a “euphemism for ethical decisions … I am not convinced expert colleagues that one has at the Con- Philosophers are, however, helpless at uselessness.” May I remind Folio the motto theory is useless for life. gress of Social Sciences and Humanities dealing with schizophrenia or clinical de- of our university is Quaecumque Vera. Our Here, however, I want to defend even will be able to appreciate those advances. pression and not at all trained in psychiat- goal is to pursue “whatsoever things are the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake Such specialization and technicality is in- ric diagnosis. We leave psychotherapy to true” including, perhaps, some that seem by some academic philosophers. The evitable in any academic pursuit. those who are properly qualified, but do useless to a “therapist” such as Raabe. knowledge philosophers pursue is hard to Therapy is a different issue. Raabe has welcome future therapists to study phi- Socrates himself had great respect for acquire. It is hard to be sure one has made his history of philosophy quite wrong. losophy during their university training in physicians and others with practical skill, a genuine discovery and then to convince Various subjects did break off from phi- other departments. including that which can be used to ease others of that. It requires training and the losophy as they became independent theo- Academic philosophers, however, will human suffering. He argued, however, very specialization Raabe criticizes in or- retical disciplines, not by becoming “prac- continue to play their part with ongoing that despite their practical skill such rel- der to make advances in research in our tices.” Natural philosophy, now known research, teaching of their subject to stu- evant people lacked a theoretical under- subject. In all this, we are typical of our simply as “science,” was one of the most dents, and service to the wider public by standing of their activities. Physicians colleagues throughout the university. prominent. At no time were philosophers sharing the same knowledge that they sought health and politicians justice, but We also share this knowledge. This therapists, nor was their main purpose the research and teach. what after all, were they really looking university has sponsored Philosophers’ relief of individual human suffering, how- for? One might be quite skilled and often Cafés during the past year, and we found ever noble that may be in other profes- folio

‘THINKING BIG’ MEANS BIGGER the summer months. These data do not their academic staff, on average, 50 per as it is at UBC. So one might have hoped SALARIES FOR ACADEMICS include medical school salaries, which cent more than does the University of Al- for a somewhat more distanced report and In a Letter to the Editor, published in would increase the averages. berta. Until the province of Alberta pays a a less inflammatory headline. It seems to Folio May 26, Val Mellesmoen described According to the March 2000 issue of competitive wage, we will have great diffi- me the public gets quite enough messages the province’s efforts to “think big” in the Association of Academic Staff newslet- culty in recruiting and retaining the best these days about the irrelevance of pure university research. Ms. Mellesmoen ter, the average salaries on this campus are researchers. research in the humanities and social sci- pointed to the investments made by the $92,616 for full professors, $66,735 for as- Alberta no longer thinks big, at least ences. We in the academy believe these province in the ASRA (Alberta Science and sociate professors and $53,347 for assistant when paying its academic staff. messages are the product of shortsighted Research Authority), AHFSER (Alberta professors (all in Canadian dollars). These Sincerely, thinking. Heritage Foundation for Science and Engi- are 12-month salaries that are seldom sup- Norman J. Dovichi Of course, one cannot ignore the exist- neering Research) and AHFMR (Alberta plemented by research support. Professor ence of opposed opinions. My concern is Heritage Foundation for Medical Re- These median salaries hide the desper- that an official organ of a great research search). I certainly applaud those invest- ate situation we face in competing with university ought to present those opinions ments, but I fear the province has long U.S. schools … Most pitifully, our assistant A PHILOSOPHY ‘BOOST’ FROM UBC in a more balanced way. You should know neglected the primary research needs at and associate professor salaries are less, on A couple of comments about your re- Raabe has distributed your report world- this university. average, than their colleagues’ salaries at port entitled “Philosopher slams irrel- wide, so that one now follows a link to one Research excellence is determined by two-year community colleges in the U.S. evance of academic philosophy,” (Folio, of the U of A’s official Web pages to access the quality of our university’s researchers. Our full professors are not treated May 26). The first thing that you should a hysterical attack on one of the disciplines A major factor in recruiting and retaining quite so poorly. While our average salary know is Peter Raabe does not have a con- taught at the U of A. What message does high-quality academic staff is salary. is less than that at 199 PhD-granting uni- tinuing job as an instructor in philosophy this convey about respect for the humani- Unfortunately, the University of Alberta versities in the U.S., we are paid better at the University of British Columbia. In ties and philosophy? has reached a crisis in faculty salary when than full professors at Utah State Univer- 1999-2000, he was a part-time sessional Sincerely, compared with our international competi- sity, University of Wyoming, Texas A&M instructor in the Department of Educa- Mohan Matthen, Head tors. University of Commerce, University of tional Studies in the education faculty at Department of Philosophy, The April 14 issue of the Chronicle of Northern Colorado, Texas Woman’s Uni- UBC, and in this capacity, he did teach a University of British Columbia Higher Education lists salary information versity, University of North Dakota, Fuller course on the philosophy of education. for all 207 PhD-granting universities in the Theological Seminary and University of But, so far as I know, he will not be doing Read more letters on this issue on the U.S. The median salaries of these universi- Akron Wayne County. so in the future. U of A’s ExpressNews Web site at: ties are $130,500 CDN for full professors, This situation is in contrast with that of I am disappointed by your headline www.ualberta.ca/ExpressNews/letters/. $90,300 CDN for associate professors and 20 years ago. At that time, our salaries and the emotional tone of the report. I take $76,000 CDN for assistant professors. were competitive with the United States it that part of Folio’s mandate is to present These are nine-month salaries that can be and Alberta successfully built an excellent the university to the public. Academic Letters to the Editor should be e-mailed to: supplemented by 33 per cent from re- research enterprise. Today, we face a stark philosophy is the business of one of the [email protected]. search grants and contracts paid during situation: our competition in the U.S. pays University of Alberta’s departments, just

University of Alberta 5 folio June 16, 2000 Top-notch teachers celebrate Meet the Rutherford Award-winners for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

PHARMACOLOGY PROF IGNITES LOVE OF LEARNING

By Geoff McMaster Chang Tina

harmacology professor Dr. David Cook Psays he’s sometimes accused of “dumbing down” his courses because he insists on limiting content. He wants to ensure his students not only learn well but enjoy doing it. “I have to enjoy the process, and the students have to enjoy the process,” says the Rutherford Award winner. “Learning is intrinsically exciting. Look at seven- and eight-year-olds–they’re tumbling over each other trying to find information about the world. Somehow, over the years, we lose that delight in finding out new things.” Dr. David Cook Dr. Mick Price Former student Richelle Booker says Cook knows how to re-ignite that fire like sity of Delaware. “I really enjoy interacting “It’s like poetry; it’s artistic, and it fits I’d probably pay them to let me do this. It’s no one else she’s encountered. On the first with my students,” he said. “If anyone says together and it’s beautiful. Then it’s a chal- an incredible privilege to work with these day of her pharmacology class, Cook had his I’m energetic, that’s because I get my energy lenge to struggle and finally see the solution. students.” students arrange their desks in a circle–not and enthusiasm from my students.” It’s like an ‘Eureka’ moment; it’s so reward- And it’s these “sharp classroom whips” something you’d expect in an average uni- Beamish said he is pleased to be recog- ing.” who continue to inspire him year after year. versity-science class. “It’s really interactive, nized by the university for his teaching Schmuland conveys some of that excite- “You’re in a room with a group of the and I guess that’s what makes it so differ- skills, but he believes he is just doing a job ment to his students through real-life situa- country’s brightest kids—you couldn’t pos- ent,” she says. that “a lot of other professors across campus tions about probability. Rolling dice or turn- sibly not be inspired. When I come back Booker was so impressed with Cook’s are doing, and that’s simply to make things ing playing cards over are a routine part of from classes, I’m on a high. It takes me half style she wrote a letter of nomination for his clear for students.” his class. His examples often stray from text- an hour to come down again.” award. She writes: “In place of a monoto- “I’m a conventional lecturer—I don’t book pages. For Price, teaching is the bottom line. nous drone, Dr. Cook lectured with anima- even like to use the overhead projector to tell “When we talk about a physician mak- That’s why he’s dedicated so much of his tion in his voice and face. He was so ecstatic you the truth—but over the years, I’ve de- ing a life or death decision, we can study the time to helping the university’s professors about pharmacology [a branch of medicine veloped a better feel for what the students steps the doctors make to get there. That has become better teachers, through initiatives that studies the effects of drugs] the class will and won’t understand,” he said. to do with probability or chance,” he said. like peer consultation. could not help but be inspired by his enthu- Physics student Tim Brown said he en- “It can’t all be entertainment, but when stu- “We’ve got to have a collegial, institu- siasm.” joyed Beamish’s class “immensely.” dents are taking my class, mostly because it’s tional environment of great respect for Cook says he begins every course by “He was really enthused, and his en- a requirement, you have to make it interest- good teaching,” he says, “because teaching imagining the skills his students will put to thusiasm would rub off on all of us. I actu- ing.” is the most important thing we do.” use, and the passion they’ll have for what- ally started to look forward to going to his Sounds like he’s got it all figured out. ever they choose to do in life. “We can spend classes.” It doesn’t get any better than that, ’TEACHING IS INHERENT TO NURSING’ an enormous amount of time jamming every now does it? ‘TEACHING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WE DO’ known fact into a lecture, and at the end of By Lucianna Ciccocioppo it, students remember absolutely nothing,” By Lucianna Ciccocioppo TEACHING MATH IS MORE THAN JUST NUMBERS he says. r. Brenda Cameron says she knew at a While he’s thrilled to be recognized with By Phoebe Dey n informal, down-to-earth nature, an Dyoung age she wanted to help people be a Rutherford Award, it’s what his students Aenthusiasm for agriculture, and a love healthy. She never thought, however, she think of him that really matters. r. Byron Schmuland thinks if all profes- of teaching—these are what make Dr. Mick would also end up a teacher. “After the letter I got from Richelle, I Dsors were forced to learn something new, Price such an exemplary professor. “I was working as a nurse on a cardiac didn’t care whether I won or not. I felt so they would have a much better understand- Already recognized with a 3M Teaching unit when I was asked to take on some stu- good about what she had to say.” ing of their students. Fellowship, Canada’s highest award for dents for clinical practice. It turned out to be Schmuland admits he wasn’t the best undergraduate teaching, which he received a way for me to share my knowledge of the PHYSICS PROFESSOR HAS THAT ‘SPARK’ student during his undergraduate years at last summer, Price says receiving a Ruther- discipline–and my passion for it,” says the U of A, but now thinks that period con- ford Award is “just terrific.” Cameron, one of the U of A’s Rutherford By Ryan Smith tributed to his teaching philosophy. “I’m very touched that the students award winners for 2000. “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, and would feel strongly enough to give me this For Cameron, teaching is not only fun, r. David Cass said John Beamish met I know what it’s like to fail a course. I think award,” he says. it’s inherent to nursing. “We can make a Dhis No. 1 criteria to receive a Rutherford that helps me relate to students,” said the The philosophy behind his teaching difference in people’s lives just by telling Award for excellence in undergraduate math professor, who specializes in statistical success is straightforward. ”I simply want them ‘Cut down on the chocolate, or drink teaching. probabilities. “I am also learning Korean my students to learn. I’ll do everything I can more milk.’” “I look for teachers who are sparkly,” right now, and I think that’s another thing to make the courses easy to learn—but that She also enjoys the challenge of turning said Cass, chair of the committee that chose that helps my teaching because I know what doesn’t mean the work is easy. I want them the context into the practical, putting energy the Rutherford winners for 2000. “Excellent it’s like to go into a classroom confused and to become as enthusiastic as I am about this into setting up the right clinical sites for her teachers show verve and excitement in class not know anything.” stuff, and as a consequence, they find it ex- students and thinking of creative ways to and are able to inspire their students. Statis- Schmuland, who has been teaching at citing and interesting.” apply the information her students just tical thermodynamics is not a topic that stu- the U of A since 1987, hasn’t strayed far from Price came to the University of Alberta learned. dents usually write glowing evaluations for his Stony Plain, Alta., home except for a 25 years ago from his native Australia on a Cameron also takes the time to remem- their profs, but in Dr. Beamish’s case, his four-year leave to complete his PhD at post-doctoral fellowship—and then stayed. ber all her students’ names—some 100 of students consistently did.” Carleton University. Those were the days you didn’t go looking them—and to develop relationships with Beamish is a U of A alumnus who has Although he admits it’s hard for non- for jobs, he says. They came looking for you. each one of them. “I try to bring out the best been teaching physics at the University of mathematicians to understand the attraction “They made me an offer I couldn’t in each student; I try to stay in touch with Alberta since 1991, after a stint at the Univer- to the subject, it all adds up for him. refuse,” he says. “But if they didn’t pay me, them too [after they graduate].” One former student, now a nursing man- ager, told Cameron she’ll always remember her nursing professor because of the hot pink shoelaces Cameron wore. “She told me she was always on the lookout for the pink shoelaces under the curtains of cubicles, or coming around a corner, because she always felt safe and knew help and confidence were on their way.” She credits her profession for making her a valued teacher and believes so much re- volves around immeasurable things, such as “being clear and supportive, stimulating thinking, being respectful of the learning process, [and] staying with a student or situ- ation until the problem is solved.” And wearing brightly coloured shoe- Dr. John Beamish Dr. Byron Schmuland Dr. Brenda Cameron laces so that your students can find you.

University of Alberta 6 folio June 16, 2000 Killam professor juggles research success with ease

By David DiCenzo

The Killam Annual Professorships were Getting knee-deep in dirt has not only “Science is based on critical evaluation for family activities like camping, canoeing established in July 1991, in recognition of the become a hobby for the easy-going profes- and sober second thought,” Dr. Taylor and soccer, Taylor’s plate is rather full. Of Izaak Walton and Dorothy Killam bequest to sor, but more a way of life. Years ago, explains. “When you get an award like course, organization is paramount to the the University of Alberta. The Killam Annual Taylor began to research the ability of this, it’s a chance to experience the positive success of a scientist and when Taylor be- Professorship award is based on scholarly ac- plants to grow in areas of Sudbury, Ont., side of science rather than the constant comes chair of biological sciences next tivities such as teaching, research, publica- that were decimated by smelting and min- criticism. month, the demands on his time should be tions, creative activities, presented papers, ing activity. Some plants were able to “This is not a personal award—it’s a even greater. supervision of graduate students and courses cope, while others didn’t. In the mid ’80s, reflection of the research that goes on in “I need a computer to beep to remind taught, as well as service to the community. scientists outright denied that plants had my lab. The hands of that research are my me where to be,” he says with a smile. the ability to limit the amount of minerals undergrads, graduate students, post ith all of the time Dr. Gregory Taylor that moved along their membranes, but docs… I’m less than 10 per cent of the Whas devoted to researching plants in over the years, with the help of American story.” his 15 years at the University of Alberta, research facilities, Taylor has begun to One of those students was Julie Chang Tina it’s really no surprise that the award- prove otherwise. The results have been the Stevens, now a tech in Taylor’s lab. As an winning professor enjoys his garden. Now first of their kind anywhere on the globe. undergrad, Stevens had taken a class with counted among Taylor’s awards is the “Research is discovery,” he says of his him and he later inquired about her inter- prestigious Killam Professorship, which he work. “That’s what’s fun about it. Every est in pursuing graduate studies. recently earned for his work on the growth day brings something different. And “The very next day, he saw me in the of wetland plants in contaminated areas. teaching is helping students discover hall and said he had an idea that would But at home, his botanic focus is a little discovery.” combine botany (Taylor’s area of exper- different. The students Taylor speaks of have tise) and microbiology (her specialty),” she “It’s straight vegetables,” he says. “I played an integral part in his work and recalled. “He seemed to go out of his way. like the vegetables, and my wife Jane likes subsequent successes. Winning awards Dr. Taylor is wonderful to work for—sup- the plants. I plant them, and she harvests like the Killam Fellowship have been portive, flexible, open. He makes us feel them. It’s a good marriage in that way,” pleasant experiences for the professor, and part of a whole.” says Taylor with a chuckle. he considers those people around him as Between overseeing a lab that does large pieces of the puzzle. groundbreaking research and finding time

Taylor: Killam award reflects the 'many hands of my research'–undergrads, grads and post-docs.

Elliott has a knack for developing better theories if the Kudos go to Ross Bayne, Moira Bazin, Dr. David Law has been a sessional instructor for the Grant current description of a phenomenon does not fit with Cook, Cheryl Cox, Rosemarie Cunningham, Dr. Rene MacEwan Library and information management pro- the basic physical laws. For example, she found the Day, Prof. Joan Loomis, Dr. Linda McCargar, Dr. Don gram. In the past, she was also director of the Park- theory for ultra-filtration was inadequate. With the Philippon, Prof. Jan Pimlott, Prof. Elizabeth Taylor and land Regional Library System and an active member of Halkier & Dutton Halkier help of grad student Stephen Peppin, she developed Dr. Eli Whitney. the SAIT library operation assistants’ advisory commit- a better theory, which will be used to continue her The purpose of the course is to provide a compre- tee. As the Parkland director, Law was responsible for new research in the measurement and analysis of hensive approach that teaches students from a variety service to 41 public libraries and 101 school libraries in ultra-filtration data. of disciplines how they can best work together to pro- central Alberta. During that time, she promoted and Dr. Häubl is the Faculty of Business’ “e-commerce” vide better heath care for patients. The course is given supported the library technicians and library operation guru, conducting cutting-edge research in the theory in small groups, and students from dental hygiene, assistants in the system, encouraging them to partici- and methodology of electronic markets. His latest medicine, nursing and nutrition work alongside stu- pate in professional development and other educa- publication in Marketing Science has established him dents from occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical tional opportunities. Drs. Branda, Elliott and Haubl as a world leader in this field. Currently Häubl is work- and recreational therapy to come with treatments to FIRST PETRO-CANADA YOUNG INNOVATOR ing on a proposed system for collecting data through meet patient needs. ANOTHER LIBRARIAN AWARD-WINNER online experiments, motivated in part by the research Pre- and post-surveys of the course showed stu- Charles Humphrey, data library coordinator, is the AWARD-WINNERS he and his graduate students have conducted in e- dents’ perceptions moved towards a more positive 2000 winner of the Canadian Association of Research Three rising stars in research have received the commerce. The research stream contributes to the view of the other professions. Libraries/Association des bibliothèques de recherche first Petro-Canada Young Innovator Awards for 1999- theory of decision making and to the practice of mar- The award, offered by the Society for Teaching du Canada (CARL/ABRC) Award for distinguished serv- 2000: Dr. Neil Branda (chemistry), Dr. Janet Elliott keting in the exploding Internet marketplace. More and Learning in Higher Education and named after its ice to research librarianship. (chemical and materials engineering) and Dr. Gerald importantly, the proposed system will be a valuable first president, “recognizes and rewards collaborative Humphrey has been recognized for his “expert Häubl (business). tool for other researchers interested in collecting data projects that increase the effectiveness of learning.” knowledge of data formats, data access and preserva- These $15,000 awards recognize new faculty electronically, in such diverse areas such as economic tion. His knowledge of the scholarly research process whose work might potentially impact “society at game theory, gender differences in decision making KUDOS FOR FACULTY OF EXTENSION enables him to create the vital links between the data and experimental markets. large,” and who are in the first eight years of their Dr. Walter Archer and Dr. Dennis Foth, Faculty of needs of researchers and the data products available. The Young Innovator Awards are part of a scholarly careers. Extension, have been recognized for their roles and He demonstrates an unfailing commitment to the $500,000 donation Petro-Canada made last year to Dr. Branda began his research career at the U of A national leadership in continuing education. cause of data librarianship and to his colleagues in this new researchers in engineering, business and science. in 1996 and now has a vigorous research group with Archer and his team (Dianne Conrad and Karen field.” Researchers are selected based on academic achieve- seven graduate students. He is part of a materials Chow) have been selected the new editors of the peer- At the U of A since 1992, he was instrumental in ment, overall research promise, proposal quality and group that crosses several traditional disciplines such reviewed Canadian Journal of University Continuing organizing a federated membership in the Inter-Uni- the “impact associated with the award.” as chemistry, physics and engineering. Branda is Education. A key component of the successful bid was versity Consortium for Political and Social Research known for his outstanding and innovative ideas for the vision to put the journal online. (ICPSR) in which the University of Alberta serves as the the molecular level “construction” of controllable mo- UNIQUE INTER-DISCIPLINARY HEALTH- Foth has been elected president of the Canadian hub for the 10 member libraries involved. His many lecular structures whose function can be switched by SCIENCES COURSE LANDS NATIONAL PRIZE Association of University Continuing Education contributions include serving as president of the Inter- external forces such as light, photons or chemical po- (CAUCE) for 2000-2001 in recognition of his leadership national Association for Social Science Information The U of A is leading the way in new methods of tential. More importantly, his work could result in skills and experience in the field. Services and Technology (IASSIST), serving on the data completely new concepts in materials with controlla- teaching in the health sciences and its novelty is turn- information systems panel of the Canadian Global ble chemical and electrical properties. ing heads from schools and universities across North Change Project and co-authoring its report, and co- Dr. Elliott joined the U of A in 1996 immediately America. RECOGNITION FOR A TOP founding the Canadian Association of Public Data Us- after completing her PhD research. She is an expert in The efforts have not gone unnoticed, as the group CAMPUS LIBRARIAN ers (CAPDU). responsible for launching the mandatory interdiscipli- thermodynamics and is one of the founders of the Sta- The Alberta Association of Library Technicians nary course—where students from each health-sci- tistical Rate Theory. Her expertise and significant con- Advocacy Award went to the U of A’s Margaret Law, ences faculty work in teams to assess patient needs— tributions have been internationally recognized. associate director, Science and Technology, and Health has received the Alan Blizzard Award for 2000. Sciences Libraries.

The records arising from this competition will be managed in accordance with provisions of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP). The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity of employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL years experience in budget administration in a small line of background and experience should be submit- Reporting to the department chair, the APO is business and/or facilities management and/or profes- ted no later than June 26, 2000 to: Don Caplan, Direc- accountable for the provision of efficient and effective OFFICER - OPERATIONS sional trade environment. Familiarity with facilities tor, Improvement Programs, Room 1-3B, University administrative support for operations and manage- FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION management information systems is essential. Hall, University of Alberta, Edmonton AB T6G 2J9. All ment of the department and its teaching and research Key performance indicators include cost-savings applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only programs. Responsibilities include but are not limited Applications are invited for this newly created through continuous process improvement in data re- short-listed candidates will be contacted. to: budget planning, analysis and supervision; prepar- role which will be reporting to the associate porting systems, business processes and customer ing the course timetable and overseeing registration; vice-president, finance and operations. With a focus service delivery. The successful individual will have the ADMINISTRATIVE coordinating, directing and assessing the performance on cross-departmental financial coordination of fi- ability to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced, con- of support staff; providing executive assistance to the nance and operations subsystem information needs, a tinuously changing environment with minimal train- PROFESSIONAL OFFICER chair and the associate chairs; analyzing and interpret- major function of this position is budget planning, ing or supervision. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES ing university, faculty and department policies. analysis and the developing strategic management Furthermore, qualified applicants will have dem- This position in a large and growing department The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the information reports. Day-to-day responsibilities in- onstrated the ability to cope with a variety of tasks will be of interest to highly motivated, enthusiastic University of Alberta has a challenging opportunity for clude leadership of administrative support staff in- concurrently and to balance (sometimes conflicting) and energetic individuals who possess excellent lead- someone seeking to further their career in academic volved in purchasing and payables, personnel admin- priorities in previous assignments. ership, organizational, analytical and communication administration as the department’s administrative istration and management of a local call centre in a Salary to be determined. This position is currently skills, and who are able to work positively and effec- professional officer (APO). construction planning and management environment. under review. Letters of application with a brief out- tively with diverse individuals and groups at all levels. Qualified applicants will have a minimum of three (Positions continued on page 8) University of Alberta 7 folio June 16, 2000 (continued from page 7)

Applicants should have a university degree, pref- engineer registered with APEGGA, and have a mini- erably at the graduate level, and demonstrated com- mum of 15 years of specific and extensive experience petence in business and administrative management. in design and operation of HVAC systems, building Knowledge of undergraduate mathematics and/or automation and access control systems, planning and statistics is an asset. Proficiency in a Windows environ- implementation of energy conservation measures and ment is essential; knowledge of Unix, Peoplesoft (EPIC, the delivery of facility cleaning and custodial services. PISCES and OASIS), as well as familiarity with aca- The salary range for this position is $52,412 to $78,620 demic, financial and human resources policies and (under review). procedures, is highly desirable. Submit applications by June 21, 2000 to: Facilities The salary range for the position is $42,500— Management Personnel, 420 General Services Build- $67,400 (under review). Written application accompa- ing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2H1. nied by a résumé, including the names of three ref- erees, should be submitted in confidence by July 28, 2000 to: Dr. A H Rhemtulla, Chair, Department of DIRECTOR Mathematical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmon- INTER-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH SCIENCES ton, Alberta, T6G 2G1. EDUCATION The Inter-Professional Health Sciences Education ADMINISTRATIVE Initiative is a high priority of the Coordinating Council of Health Sciences (CCHS) which is administered PROFESSIONAL OFFICER through the Health Sciences Office (HSO). CCHS is DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES comprised of the deans of the six health sciences facul- The Department of Public Health Sciences, Fac- ties and the executive director of health sciences. ulty of Medicine and Dentistry, invites applications for Reporting to the executive director of health sci- the position of Administrative Professional Officer ences, the director will assume responsibility for devel- (APO). Reporting to the department chair, the APO is oping the vision and learning strategies for the Inter- accountable for the provision of efficient and effective Professional Initiatives. This will include designing ap- administrative support for operations and manage- propriate forms of recognition for students and faculty ment of the department and its teaching and research involved in these activities. This will also involve re- programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited sponsibility for: to: budget planning and analysis; contract manage- • coordinating the delivery of Inter-Professional ment; overseeing student programs; coordinating, learning activities; directing and assessing the performance of support • creating opportunities for interdisciplinary col- staff; providing executive assistance to the chair, asso- laboration; ciate chair, and executive committee; and analyzing, • curriculum development, innovations in teaching interpreting and implementing university, faculty, de- strategies and program evaluation; partment and program policies. • liaison with health sciences student organiza- This dynamic position, in an exciting department tions; with a strong sense for the future, will be of interest to • developing learning opportunities for preceptors highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic individu- and course facilitators; als who seek success through excellent leadership, • preparing material for workshops, conferences organizational, analytical and communication skills, and publications; and who are recognized for their ability to work posi- • initiating and supporting research activities re- tively and effectively with individuals and groups, lated to Inter-Professional education; both in the diverse university community and exter- • establishing and maintaining links with the com- nally. munity. Qualified applicants will have appropriate post- The director will need to work closely with the six secondary education and substantial management faculties, particularly with the undergraduate pro- and operations of related experience. Proficiency in grams. The director will chair the Inter-Professional information systems (MS Word, Excel, and Access; Health Development and Evaluation Activities Group Peoplesoft’s EPIC, PISCES and OASIS), as well as famili- (IhDEA) that consists of representatives from each of arity with academic, financial and human resources the six faculties. policies and procedures are essential. Administrative The preferred candidate will have a full-time aca- experience related to teaching, research programs, demic appointment in one of the health science facul- management of dry and/or wet lab facilities, informa- ties and be able to devote at least one-third time to- tion systems and university policy, is highly desirable. wards the role of director for Inter-Professional Health This position has a salary range from $37,549 to Sciences Education. Excellent interpersonal, facilita- $59,459 (under review), commensurate with qualifica- tion and writing skills are required. Individuals inter- tions and experience. Application deadline is June 23, ested in this opportunity should first discuss the mat- 2000. Letters of application, including a résumé and ter with their respective deans. Applicants should in- the names of three referees, should be sent in confi- clude at least two references from outside their home dence to: Dr Tom Noseworthy, Professor and Chair, faculty. Applications should be sent by June 30 to: Dr. Department of Public Health Sciences, Room 13-103 Don Philippon, Executive Director, Health Sciences, 2 – Clinical Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Ed- 141 Clinical Sciences Building, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3. monton AB, T6G 2G3. DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, BUILDING OFFICE OF NATIVE STUDENT SERVICES OPERATIONS The Office of the Dean of Students at the Univer- sity of Alberta invites applications for the position of FACILITIES MANAGEMENT director of Native Student Services (NSS). Reporting to Facilities Management is responsible for the op- the dean of students, the director will be responsible eration, maintenance and management of University for the efficient management of the office (budget, of Alberta facilities of a gross building area exceeding academic and administration), including the develop- eight million square feet and with a value of about ment, implementation and operation of all programs $1.3 billion. and services available to approximately 1,000 aborigi- Reporting to the director of facilities manage- nal students. The director will also provide a leader- ment, the associate director, building operations, is an ship and proactive function to assist the University of APO position responsible for the management and Alberta with effectively maintaining a consultative and activities of the operations, energy management, and collaborative partnership with the aboriginal commu- building services divisions, and also plays a senior and nity in Alberta. Areas of responsibility include: admin- key role in the overall operation of Facilities Manage- istering the Office of Native Student Services; repre- ment. senting NSS to faculties, departments and committees; Areas of responsibility include: the operation of a overseeing implementation of the aboriginal student 24-hour communications control centre; operation of policy; providing direct support to aboriginal students; all building heating, ventilating and air-conditioning administration and coordination of programs and serv- systems; design, installation, operation, and mainte- ices to aboriginal students, including the transition nance of access control and building automation con- year program, the community relations program, the trol systems (more than 15,000 control and monitor- retention services and strategies program, and public ing points in 50 buildings); planning, development, relations; providing liaison with external agencies and design and implementation of energy conservation aboriginal communities. measures; commissioning of building systems; and The successful candidate will possess at minimum cleaning and custodial services including waste re- a university degree, strong interpersonal and organiza- moval, paper collection and recycling. tional skills, excellent written and oral communication, This position is responsible for 260 staff, the over- proven management abilities and a strong commit- all budget management of an operating budget of ment to student services. A thorough understanding $9.3 million and a capital budget in the order of $5 of university policies and procedures is an asset. million. This position is also responsible for the devel- This is an Administrative Professional Officer posi- opment of short and long-range plans to upgrade sys- tion with a salary range of $39,000 to $59,000 (under tems and facilities, determining priorities and the review). Applicants are welcome to submit a résumé preparation of funding requirements for infrastructure and covering letter by June 23, 2000 to: Dr. H.W. renewal and upgrading. Connor, Dean of Students, 2-800 Students’ Union Strong organizational, managerial and leadership Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G skills are required. Excellent communication, interper- 2J7. sonal and human-relations skills, the ability to interact with people in a professional manner and a strong EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO commitment to customer service are also critical to this position. ACTING VICE-PRESIDENT EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Ideal candidates should have a B.Sc. in mechani- The Office of External Affairs requires an executive cal engineering (or the equivalent), be a professional assistant to the acting vice-president (external affairs) to be a key member of the external affairs senior man-

University of Alberta 8 folio June 16, 2000 agement team. The external affairs portfolio con- PROGRAM ASSISTANT sists of alumni affairs, development, advancement services, public affairs, client services and govern- ALBERTA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION ment relations. PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM The EA will be responsible for: The Alberta Area Health Education Partnership • Developing and maintaining a strong commu- Program (AAHEPP) will work with Alberta wellnet to nication network between the Office of the identify continuing education opportunities and Vice-President (External Affairs), other senior needs related to telehealth. In Phase 1, a needs as- administration, deans, and the directors sessment will be conducted to determine the needs within the portfolio. and resources available via telehealth and to lay the • Keeping the vice-president abreast of emerg- foundation for calendar coordination and pedagogical ing issues and researching sensitive issues support for Phase 2 (on or before Oct. 30). and/or topics on behalf of the vice-president. Responsibilities of the position include (Phase 1) • Acting on behalf of the vice-president and the conducting a needs assessment among telehealth us- directors of the division as appropriate. ers in the province in order to identify the interests • Providing direct support and strategic advice and needs of telehealth users for continuing educa- on a wide variety of issues and/or topics. tion. The position will also research current distance • Managing the budget of the Office of External education programs available in the province and ac- Affairs. cessible via the Internet. In addition, the person will • Creating and managing an effective adminis- be responsible to coordinate the research in a re- trative support system. source directory and to disseminate this information • Overseeing human resources activities, electronically to partners. records and systems of the portfolio. During Phase 2 the position will be responsible A university degree, and strong written and for the ongoing implementation of a new program verbal skills are essential. Government and/or busi- emphasis in continuing education. Areas of responsi- ness experience is an asset. A strong understand- bility will include maintaining and updating a resource ing of the university environment is desirable but directory, coordinating a calendar of telehealth infor- not essential. mation and scheduled events, assisting in the peda- The successful candidate will have a proven gogical development of continuing education re- administrative track record and demonstrated skill sources, and ensuring the programs are evaluated to in contributing to the development of a strategic measure the number and quality of satisfaction with vision and playing a major role in its implementa- the program. tion. The program assistant position has a salary range This is an administrative professional officer of $40,000-50,000 depending upon experience. The (APO) position with a salary range of $45,500 to funding for the position is for six months with addi- $72,100. Please submit a résumé along with the tional funding contingent upon findings of the needs names of three referees by July 7 to: Ms. Susan assessment. Green, Acting Vice-President (External Affairs), Of- Persons seeking the position should have at mini- fice of External Affairs, 430 Athabasca Hall, Univer- mum a baccalaureate degree and preferably experi- sity of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E8. ence as a health-care professional. Persons should be familiar with telehealth technology as well as continu- HEALTH SCIENCES COORDINATOR ing education. Experience in program evaluation is an HEALTH SCIENCES OFFICE asset to this position. Persons seeking this position should send résumé and references to: Dr. Mark The Health Sciences Office (HSO) is a recently Biddle, 2-141 Clinical Sciences Building, University of developed organizational unit at the University of Alberta, Alberta. The HSO works closely with the six facul- Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3, phone (780) 492-7108 or ties having health sciences programs and with cen- e-mail: [email protected]. For further informa- tral administration to promote coordination among tion, contact the AAHEPP office at (780) 492-2907. health sciences education and research activities. The HSO supports the Coordinating Council of Health Sciences (CCHS), which is comprised of the VICE-PRESIDENT (RESEARCH) deans of the six health science faculties and the UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA executive director of health sciences. Responsibili- The University of Alberta invites applications ties in this regard include providing the managerial from, and nominations of, qualified women and men and administrative capacity for a wide range of for the position of vice-president (research). Ideally, interdisciplinary initiatives emanating from CCHS the appointee will take office July 1, 2001. The univer- decisions. This includes administrative support for sity plans to conduct interviews in November and De- the six centres/institutes that report to CCHS. cember 2000 and therefore wishes to receive applica- The HSO provides support to central adminis- tions by Oct. 31, 2000. The search will continue, how- tration on a wide range of matters, including pro- ever, until the position is filled. gram reviews, developing affiliation agreements The University of Alberta is a centre of excellence with external organizations and coordinating sub- in Canadian higher education with teaching and re- missions to government. It serves as the point of search programs of international distinction. The vice- contact for external organizations when broad- president (research) must provide vision and leader- based health sciences matters are involved. Two ship in a rapidly expanding research program, which provincial programs, the Alberta Area Health Edu- last year attracted $170 million in external funding. He cation Partnership Program (AAHEPP) and the Al- or she has overall responsibility for the administration berta Drug Utilization Program (ADUP), are admin- of research grants and contracts, for the enhancement istered through this office. and promotion of technology commercialization, for Reporting to the executive director of health liaison between the university and the public and pri- sciences, the health sciences coordinator will be vate institutions that fund research, and for the dis- responsible for a wide range of projects and ongo- semination of research findings to the communities ing activities. This involves extensive involvement the University of Alberta serves. Candidates will have a with university planning and decision-making proc- distinguished record of research and teaching and esses. In carrying out these responsibilities, there is experience in academic administration. The ability to an ongoing need to: coordinate work in a multi-disciplinary environment is • collect and analyze information from numer- vital. ous university sources; Founded in 1908, the University of Alberta is one • develop policy papers for review by CCHS and of Canada’s five largest, full-service research-intensive university administration; universities, with a full-time enrolment of more than • prepare agenda material for CCHS and to fol- 30,000 students. It has an annual budget in excess of low up on agenda items; $850 million and is known for housing one of the larg- • oversee the financial affairs of the HSO, in- est and most extensive library collections in North cluding budget preparation, ongoing finan- America. The University of Alberta values partnerships cial monitoring, and preparing financial re- with industry and is a recognized leader in technol- ports; ogy-transfer activities. Equally, the University of Al- • support the work of specific committees/task berta values and seeks to enhance partnerships with forces; community and business leaders and alumni. A capital • provide ongoing administrative support to campaign launched in April 1997 has raised $185 the CCHS centres/institutes. million. The preferred candidate will have a graduate The University of Alberta is committed to attract- degree, and a good understanding of health- ing and retaining outstanding faculty and students sciences education and the health system. Excep- and to creating an optimal teaching and learning envi- tional analytical, writing, policy development and ronment. Priorities include achieving ambitious goals communication skills are required. Interested ap- in the areas of research, internationalization, plicants should have demonstrated performance in fundraising and external partnerships. working as part of a team in matrix organizational Applications or nominations with curriculum vi- structures and strong project management skills. tae should be sent to: Dr. Roderick Fraser, President, This is a permanent position in the Administra- c/o University Secretariat, 2-5 University Hall, Univer- tive and Professional Officer category with the full sity of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2J9, range of university benefit plans and a salary range phone (780) 492-3212 or fax: (780) 492-1424. of $39,251 to $62,141. Interested persons are invited to submit appli- cations by June 30, 2000 to: Dr. Don Philippon, Ex- ecutive Director of Health Sciences, Professor of Strategic Management and Organization, 2-141 Clinical Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Ed- monton, AB T6G 2G3.

University of Alberta 9 folio June 16, 2000 CNS OPEN HOUSE WORKSHOPS August 23, 2000, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Open to all University Faculty, Staff and Stu- THE APO LEARNING IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE IS dents. 3rd Floor General Services Building (GSB). PLEASED TO PRESENT: For more information, please contact: Charles Gal, June 20, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm Publications Coordinator, Computing and Network “Facilitation Fundamentals: How to plan and Services (CNS), Phone: (780) 492-1345 or e-mail: manage meetings.” Facilitator: Indira Haripersad. [email protected] Topics covered will include: the role of the meeting facilitator, basic facilitation tools, planning and man- CONFERENCE aging a meeting including tips for managing the group. 219 CAB. No charge. TECHNOLOGY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT June 22, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm June 25 to 28 Don’t miss our last event until the fall! “Colors of An upcoming University of Alberta event exam- Supervision.” All staff are invited to attend! Pre- ines how local governments can use technology to senter: Jane Durant, Making a Difference Through better serve Albertans. Drawing upon the expertise People. Why bother to be an excellent supervisor? of David Suzuki, an award-winning scientist, environ- What are the benefits of working well with others? mentalist and host of such programs as The Nature of This workshop will help show how you can enjoy be- Things and A Planet for the Taking, and Jim Harris, ing a supervisor. In the Stollery Executive Develop- author of The Learning Paradox, a 1999 nominee for ment Centre, 5-40 Business Building. Registration the Canadian National Business Book Award, this fee: $100.00. Lunch is provided. conference focuses on working with new technolo- Seating is limited! To register for either of the gies in the workplace and is geared to municipal above or for more information, contact: Karen government. Wilson, 7126 or [email protected]. For more details, visit this Web site: www.munimall.net or call 780-492-5052. MACI For more information, contact Bryan Frantz, MACI (Alberta’s Multimedia Advanced Computa- Marketing Services, Faculty of Extension, University tional Infrastructure) is a collaborative project of the of Alberta, Edmonton, phone 780-492-2847 Universities of Calgary, Lethbridge, Alberta and Manitoba. University of Calgary researchers using, or interested in using, computational resources in their EXHIBITION research may be interested in attending the follow- ing session at the University of Alberta. Please con- EXTENSION GALLERY tact Mary Anne Moser at phone (403) 949-3306, fax May 23 to June 23 (403) 949-3320, e-mail: [email protected] or regular Susanne Hertwig-Jaksch, “Final Visual Presenta- mail: PO Box 929, 20 Elk Willow Road, Bragg Creek, tion for the Certificate of Fine Arts in Ceramics.” AB T0L 0K0 Gallery hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. June 27, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Second floor, University Extension Centre, 8303 - 112 MACI Computational Resources at Street. Info: 492-3034. the U of C Faculty members and graduate students inter- MCMULLEN GALLERY ested in finding out how their research can be sup- May 20 to August 20 ported by advanced computational resources are “Art and Personal Meaning: Community Selec- encouraged to attend an upcoming orientation ses- tions from the University of Alberta Art and Artifact sion, presented by MACI and Netera Alliance. Pre- Collection.” Developed by Museums and Collections senter: Doug Phillips, Senior Computational Science Services, University of Alberta. McMullen Gallery, Consultant, IT, University of Calgary. Cyberport, east entrance, University of Alberta Hospital, 8440 – Learning Commons, 5th floor Biosciences, University 112 Street. Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am – 8:00 of Calgary. pm; Saturday to Sunday, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Con- tact: Jim Corrigan at 492-0779

Submit talks and events to Brenda Briggs by 9 a.m. one week prior to publication. Fax 492-2997 or e-mail at [email protected] .

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES FACULTY OF EXTENSION June 27, 11:00 am June 26, July 11 and 31, August 30, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Dr. Kevin Kropp, Department of Botany and Ana Herrera, information on “New Media Di- Microbiology, University of Oklahoma. Two talks: ploma Program in Visual Design.” Room 3-31 Univer- “Intermediates from microbial nitrate reduction sity Extension Centre. cause abiotic chemical oxidation of thiols found in August 30, 8:00 – 9:00 pm petroleum” and “Addition to fumarate, previously Ana Herrera, information on “Fine Arts – Multi- shown for alkyl-benzenes, is also the initial step in media Certificate Program.” Room 3-40 University anaerobic metabolism of n-alkanes and alkyl- Extension Centre. cycloalkanes.” Room M-137 Biological Sciences August 31, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Building. Val Smyth, information on “Fine Arts Certificate Program.” Room 3-40 University Extension Centre. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Information on all the above: 492-3034. Light June 26, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm refreshments provided. University Extension Centre Co-hosted by Department of Biological Sciences. is at 8303 – 112 Street. Dr. Peter Zuber, Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology, “Role of Bacillus subtilis Clp proteins FACULTY OF LAW in transcription initiation.” Room M-149 Biological September 14, 12:00 noon Sciences Building. Bowker Lecture. A public lecture delivered by Dr. June 26, 3:00 – 4:00 pm Ian Ward, Professor of Law, University of Newcastle, Co-hosted by Department of Biological Sciences. UK. Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be served. Dr. Michiko M. Nakano, Oregon Graduate Institute of RSVP to: [email protected] or phone 492- Science and Technology, “A two-component regula- 5590. tory system controls transcription in response to oxy- gen availability in Bacillus subtilis.” Room M-149 Bio- logical Sciences Building.

Ross Bradford, Department of Strategic Management and Organization, correctly answered the last “Where in the world is Folio?” contest: New Or- leans, La., U.S.A. He wins a copy of Rhubarb, more than just pies, with an in- troduction by Lois Hole, courtesy of University of Alberta Press.

University of Alberta 10 folio June 16, 2000 Please send notices attention Folio 400 Athabasca Hall, University of Alberta, T6G 2E8 or e-mail [email protected]. Notices should be received by 3 p.m. one week prior to publication

2000 ASTECH AWARD NOMINATIONS ORIENTATION FOR GTAS: A TEACHING INCLUDE NEW CATEGORY, MORE MONEY SYMPOSIUM Young “Leaders of Tomorrow” is a new category University Teaching Services (UTS) is holding its created for the 2000 ASTech Awards, which this year 20th annual orientation for graduate teaching assist- also have extra dollars for prizes. Many of the cash ants (GTAs) at the beginning of the academic term awards have been increased to $10,000. this fall. The annual GTA Orientation 2000 is a sympo- The call is on for nominations for the Alberta Sci- sium with 50 concurrent sessions and a selection of ence and Technology Leadership Awards Founda- more than 55 videotapes. Sessions will be on a range tion’s 11th annual ceremony, to be held in Edmon- of topics from various presenters. ton’s Shaw Conference Centre, Oct. 20. The orientation will be held Sept. 5-7, 2000 all The ASTech awards honour the province’s lead- day (9 a.m. – 8 p.m.) and Sept. 12-15, 2000 in the ers and innovators in 11 science and technology cat- evenings (5 p.m. – 9 p.m.). The sessions are free and egories, including the first $10,000 Leaders of Tomor- all graduate students are welcome to attend. For row award, to be given to someone under 30 more information, visit the UTS Web site at: deemed to be a future leader as a teacher, re- www.ualberta.ca/~uts/ searcher, entrepreneur or business leader in Alberta’s science and technology community. ORIENTATION FOR NEW PROFESSORS Nominations close July 14, 2000. Forms are avail- The 2000 Orientation for newly appointed fac- able online at www.astech.ab.ca or by calling (403) ulty takes place the evening of Aug. 16 and the 220-9130 or faxing (403) 220-9128. mornings of Aug. 17-18 and 21-22. Additional infor- mation about the orientation for new professors is available from: Bente Roed, UTS director, 492-2826 or e-mail: [email protected]

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University of Alberta 11 folio June 16, 2000 In search of personal meaning

"Nelson, 1943" gives Grade 4 student Kevin Zuo a "busy feeling."

Edmontonians reflect on what U of A art means to them By Geoff McMaster

"Summer Night" by Walter J. Phillips. uest curator John Moon is not a sea- Art and Personal Meaning. Summer Night Gsoned art critic. He doesn’t use a lot of The concept of the show, says Curator Walter J. Phillips hip theoretical jargon to convey his Jim Corrigan, was to make the university’s Woodcut on paper, 1931 thoughts on the university’s art collection. art collection more accessible to the public Gift of Elinore S. Keeping in 1977 But the Grade 4 student from Windsor by pre-selecting 80 works "people could Park Elementary School knows what he respond to personally, showing a range of "My favourite time of the day is dusk. No likes, and he’s refreshingly honest about it. human emotions and experiences." The matter how wild the weather, or life, if I "I see a level of distrust of the artist. It is Consider, for example, his review of guest curators were invited to choose one am outside at dusk, I feel an inner peace. as if Eagle Plume feels that sitting for a an oil painting called "Rosebud" by piece that impressed them and explain why. I call it my magic time…When I look at portrait is a rather silly waste of time, but Henry G. Glyde in 1947: "I like this work "We have a wonderful resource in our the picture, I imagine myself driving something all great men must tolerate, so because of the color…the light to art collection and we wanted to find a home and experiencing and feeling that that their images can be recorded for pos- dark…when I look at this painting…I feel way to bring more people in," says Fannie inner calm and pleasure of dusk." terity... This painting represents, as much tired because of the dark in one corner." Blondheim, communications manager for –Carroll Kennedy, patient-care manager, psychi- as any piece of art I have seen, the quali- Moon’s classmate Harrison Redpath Museums and Collections. "Because we’re atry, University of Alberta Hospital ties of all of these [First Nations] people chose to review an oil-on-linen work the university, people think the art collec- who have endured enormous pressures to called "Harvest Field" by Lars Haukaness tion is not accessible to them… He entertains them successfully For a while be assimilated into our culture, but have (see below) because it evokes "a feeling of But art is for everybody, says Julian Michael Brezden somehow found the inner strength to warmth, and sort of reminded me of lying Blondheim, and the best way to get this Oil and wax on canvas, 1999 resist. I wish I had known Eagle Plume." on the grass and talking on my friend’s message across is to "invite a bunch of Master of Fine Arts Thesis Presentation, 1999 –Glen Sather, former president and GM, farm." And Sydney Bunting also saw her- regular people in of all ages" to explore Edmonton Oilers self reflected in "The Diving Board": "It’s what art means to them. "I like this work because it’s exciting but so real and peaceful…It reminds me of a Museums and Collections Services scary because it seems as if someone is Pitseolak Cape Dorset quiet lake on a warm day." have been gathering responses from guest watching you from the back…It reminds John Reeves The class of 40 students joined other curators for months and have put them on me of a TV show ‘The Phantom of the Gelatin silver photograph, 1984 members of the community, including display with their respective works of art Opera’ by Wishbone…If I were the per- Purchased in 1984 Lt-Gov. Lois Hole, former Edmonton at the McMullen Gallery in the University son on the stage it would be scary at first Oilers president and GM Glen Sather, Hospital until Aug. 20, 2000. but once I finished I would say to myself "I love the way this woman is concentrat- CFRN News reporter Carrie Doll, U of A ‘I want to do it again!’" ing on her picture: she’s completely shut Hospital health-care workers and U of A Here is a sampling of the responses: –Tyler Windsor, student, Windsor Park School out the world around her and is focusing museums studies’ students, to take part on her art!…I feel admiration for her: we in the latest exhibit put on by Museums Nelson, 1943 Eagle Plume all spend too much time making the bed, and Collections Services called Henry G. Glyde (top) Nicholas de Grandmaison straightening up, having breakfast before Pencil on paper, 1943 Pastel drawing on paper, About 1923 - 1932 we start our ‘important’ stuff…" Gift of Henry G. Glyde Presented by the Class of 1932 -33 –Lisa Alton, parent, Windsor Park School in 1974

"This picture gives me a ‘busy’ feeling…There are many machines, and I like machines, because they do many neat things and ARE neat. folio The wheel of the plane looks a little too large." –Kevin Zuo, student, Windsor Park School

"Harvest Field" by Lars Haukaness.