October 15, 2009 Vol. 45 No. 26 The University of Western Ontario’s newspaper of record www.westernnews.ca PM 41195534 Western’s history in stained glass. Page 7 ENVIROWEEK Anti-nukes activist fuels green week B Y HEAT H ER TRAVIS nti-nuclear activist Dr. Helen Caldicott is chal- Alenging the community to reject all things nuclear – war, power, weapons and even imaging tools. The Australian-born pedia- trician has dedicated her life to opposing nuclear power and weapons because of the ‘There is a lot risk to humans and the envi- ronment. The subject of the 1982 National Film Board Oscar-winning documentary “If You Love This Planet” will to be proud of’ present a lecture Oct. 16 titled “The Nuclear Question: The Acute and Chronic Dangers of Nuclear Power and Nuclear War.” As a leading international Paul Mayne, Western News spokesperson on the hazards David Sylvester is the new principal of 55-year-old King’s University College, which has close to 3,800 full- and part-time students. An interview of the nuclear age, Caldicott’s appears on Page 6. talk jumpstarts campus Envi- roWeek Oct. 19-23 (see page 3). The week-long event offers a jammed schedule featuring everything from a hug-a-tree photo contest and farmer’s mar- Mustangs more than just a game ket to campus-wide clean-up and shopping – eco-style. B Y PAUL MAYNE back not only at her alma mater, The Caldicott event begins but in the city where she taught at 3:30 p.m. in the Natural Sci- hen you say Western Boxscore and coached. ences Centre, Room 1. It is Mustangs, the first n 854 student-athletes “It’s a privilege and an honour sponsored by the Faculty of Wthing likely to come to n 38 varsity sports (19 female, 19 male) to return to your roots and give Information and Media Stud- mind is football; perhaps wom- n 36 of the 38 teams placed in the top five or better in Ontario this past year. back to the community that gave ies, Centre for Environment en’s rugby or volleyball; men’s n Students actively involved in student life, such as athletics, have the highest reten- me so much,” she says. and Sustainability, Global and hockey or basketball. tion rate. That’s what Quigley hopes Ecosystem Health Interest But for Director of Sports and n Student-athletes have higher incoming grade than general population. current student-athletes will Group at Schulich School of Recreation Services Therese n Student-athletes graduate at a higher rate than general population. take away from their time at Medicine & Dentistry, Physi- Quigley, Mustang athletics is Western. And as she continues cians for Global Survival, and n One in four student-athletes has an average over 80 per cent. more than the game. Instead, it is to love sports at Western, it’s the McConnell Family Foundation. n a community of student-athletes In 2014, Western athletics will celebrate 100 years. athletes themselves that she has It is clear Caldicott is as pas- giving the campus more to cheer n 22 per cent of Londoners (2006 survey) said their first Western experience was come to admire. sionate todayas during the Cold about than touchdowns, goals through sports or recreation. “The engagement of student War when Americans and Sovi- and home runs. life is very exciting. One of the ets were staring each other In speaking at the Western lessons we learn from sports is down, armed with the power Alumni speaker series, Quigley, “All of them are leaders of representing us locally and how to pick yourself up when to obliterate the planet many beginning her fourth month at tomorrow,” says Quigley of the nationally.” you get knocked down,” she says, times over. Western, says building com- 854 student-athletes at Western. With an honours degree in noting it happens as a team, “with “The goal of my work is to munity through sport is just as “I can’t say how impressed I Physical Education (‘75) and everyone coming together.” abolish nuclear weapons ... and important, if not more so, than am in my three months in the Bachelor of Education (‘77) from the final score. student-athlete ambassadors Western, Quigley is happy to be Continued on page 8 Continued on page 8 INSIDE: Academe 10 | Careers 10 | Classified 12 | Coming Events 11 | Conference Calendar 10 | Student Services Bulletin 12 2 OCTOBER 15, 2009 WESTERN NEWS Mustang makeover Taste our fusion of fresh Japanese - Korean Cuisine in an Intimate Setting steps from Richmond Row. 208 Central Ave. (at Richmond) Telephone: 519-642-2558 www.gozen.ca THE CENTRE FOR ABRAHAMIC RELIGIONS Not Consensus but Friendship: The Performance & Practice of Scriptural Reasoning Shari Golberg, University of Toronto Omar Ha-Redeye, University of Western Ontario Susan Kennel Harrison, Emmanuel College Paul Nesbitt-Larking, Huron University College Peter Ochs, University of Virginia Nevin Reda, University of Toronto Paul Mayne, Western News There was a carnival atmosphere at TD Waterhouse Stadium last week – complete with games for the kids, Thursday, October 15, 4:00–5:30 p.m., Kingsmill Room, Huron, Free Admission cotton candy, and a 64-6 Mustang football victory. The first Mustang Family Football Festival welcomed staff, faculty and their families for a free evening of food, fun and relaxation. Alex Loosley, daughter of adminis- trative assistant Candace Loosley, gets into the spirit with help from Sarah Grossi of Dotsy’s Entertainment The Centre for Abrahamic Religions at Huron University College offers annual workshops, educational Company. programs, and local initiatives that enrich the understanding of Judaism, Christianity, a nd Islam. For More Info: www.huronuc.on.ca/theology [email protected] CAMPUS DIGEST (519) 438-7224, ext. 289 1349 Western Road, London Where’s THE BUS? Fill the Hill”, the objective is to rotating dominant images at the You can now track the exact promote legislative change on top that take readers immediately location of city buses through the climate change prior to the UN to core strengths of the institute. London Transit Commission new Climate Conference in Copenha- robarts.ca website. The result: less waiting gen in December. Those planning The Distinguished University time at bus stops. The WebWatch to attend are encouraged to visit NEWS BECOMES link off the home page is a new climateday.ca. HISTORY Professorship Award service that pinpoints the location Lovers of newspapers and of buses by GPS using real-time FACULTY MENTOR history are in their glory as two Call for Nominations maps and up-to-the-minute esti- PROGRAM million digitized pages of 19th mated arrival times. For example, “Challenges in the Academic century UK newspapers have select a city bus route, such as the Life: Strategies for Successful gone online. Now where you live The Distinguished University Professorship program is Western’s highest 6 Richmond, then a location to get Coping and Taking Control” is will not be an issue for genealo- recognition of those who have built a record of excellence in all three of aboard. The tool indicates when the topic of a presentation Oct. gists, researchers and academics teaching, research and service over a substantial career at Western. the bus will arrive, estimated 16, 2-3:30 p.m., Room 122, Weldon who can pore over 49 national and to the minute. It is particularly Library. Program details and reg- regional UK titles at the click of a Recipients of the Professorships will receive the honorary title of helpful in off-peak periods when istration available at uwo.ca/tsc. button. Organizers offer examples Distinguished University Professor, an award of $10,000 to support the time between buses (and the such as first-hand reporting of the scholarly activities and a citation to be presented at an appropriate wait) can be longer. ltconline.ca/ CUBA DAY FEATURES Siege of Paris in The Graphic, the occasion. Recipients will also be expected to deliver a public lecture. webwatch/. AMBASSADOR first FA cup match in 1872 or even The number of Professorships is limited. Full details can be found at: Western will be marking articles by Dickens and Thack- UNDER A SPOTLIGHT Cuba Day on Oct. 19. The event, eray. The papers are available at www.uwo.ca/univsec/senate/dist_univ_prof.pdf Members of the Senate Stand- sponsored by Vice-President newspapers.bl.uk/blcs/. ing Committee on Social Affairs, (Research & International Rela- Selection from among nominees will be made by a Senate elected Science and Technology have held tions) Ted Hewitt, and the Depart- MOVIES AND CANADA committee that will complete its work by the end of February 2010. their first hearings for an in-depth ment of Sociology, will feature The Retired Academic Group Nominations should include a letter describing the nominee’s study of post-secondary education a visit from Cuban Ambassador is tackling the Hollywood North qualifications for the award, a curriculum vitae prepared by the in Canada. “Our recent hearings Teresita Vicente Sotolongo, and phenomenon Oct. 16 when Film nominee for this purpose, and at least three confidential letters of on urban poverty have shown the Cuban Consul-General to Studies Chair Chris Gittings will us that post-secondary educa- Canada Jorge Soberón. The day discuss Canadian films. 2.p.m, reference. The letters of reference, at least one of which must address tion is one of the most important begins with a roundtable featur- Huron University College. teaching and at least one of which must address research, should be factors for a more prosperous ing Cuban researchers at West- uworag.com from arm’s length individuals who are recognized authorities in the future for Canadians,” says Com- ern (11 am-12:30 p.m.) followed nominee’s fields of scholarship, and who can speak to the nominee’s mittee Chair Senator Art Egg- by a luncheon and address by the EXHIBITION achievement in teaching, research or service.