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Octoser 5, 2001
By Phoebe Dey
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Students grow family ties at Thai orphanage
Volunteer effort makes a difference
hen Kelly McClain first set foot in the
school for the blind at Pattaya Or- phanage in Thailand, the stench of urine and feces overwhelmed him. Far from home and unaccustomed to such squalour, he sat against a wall trying to come to terms with his new surround- ings. Within minutes, the children sensed his presence and began touching McClain to get a sense of the stranger among them. Amid the confusion, a four-year-old boy named Got carved a permanent place in McClain’s heart.
“He just came into my lap, wrapped his legs around me and hugged me,” McClain said of Got, who was born with skin covering the sockets where his eyes should be. “Immediately I fell in love with him. Over the next six weeks, he peed on me many times but I just cuddled with him and spent as much time as I could with him. He made the whole situa- tion make sense.”
McClain was one of four University of Alberta physical education and recreation students who spent last summer volunteer- ing at the Thai orphanage. The initiative started with University of Alberta physical education professor Dr. Jane Vallentyne. During the past two years she has been researching ways to provide physical activ- ity opportunities for special-needs children at the orphanage. The U of A is now the lead partner in Play Around the World, a five-year project that places Canadian stu- dent volunteers at the Thai orphanage.
To cover the cost, students relied on their own fund-raising efforts and Vallentyne is hoping some grant money might still come in. She was so determined to get the students to the orphanage, she
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paid for their flights — including two from Ontario — with her own credit card. Despite the expensive tab, Vallentyne said watching her students at work made it all worthwhile. After spending the first day touring the components of the or- phanage - the school for the blind, a pre- school for deaf children, a vocational school for adults with disabilities and a project helping street kids — the university students met and decided to concentrate
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“I was so proud of them because that’s where they thought they were needed the most, even though it was defi- nitely the most challenging,” said Vallentyne. “Every day, I saw some type of growth in our students as well as the kids there.”
For U of A graduate Colleen Mooney, working at the adult vocational school was most rewarding. “It was nice for
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them to be treated differently by normal- functioning adults because at school they’re students and at home, they’re a burden,” Mooney said.
Another experience that stands out was teacher appreciation day at the school for the blind. “The children made flowers for us and sang Old McDonald and You are My Sunshine, which was really special because we taught them You are My Sunshine,” Mooney said. “There wasn’t a dry eye in there. That memory — and every other day when the children would caress you, kiss your neck or just be happy to have you there — made it all so meaningful. It is, by far, the most important thing I’ve done in my life.”
Next year, even more students will return to Thailand and this time they will earn credits toward their degrees. Their work at the orphanage has led to the es- tablishment of Thailand Links with Canada. Under the direction of Dr. Mike Mahon, dean of physical education and recreation at the University of Alberta, project TLC will spread the efforts of stu- dents out from the orphanage and across the entire country. =
United Way campaign trots off to a fun start
Delta Gamma earmarks United Way donations to American Red Cross
By Richard Cairney
he University of Alberta’s United Way
campaign officially kicked off Sept. 29 when more than 1,200 participants pounded the pavement in the 42nd annual Turkey Trot.
Dr. Michael Mahon, Dean of the Fac- ulty of Physical Education and Recreation, and Sharon Gagnnon a Computing Science student advisor, handed over a cheque for $2,300 to the United Way following the event.
And things are only going to get better as the six-week campaign progresses. This week, the Delta Gamma fraternity is launching festivities and fund-raising events leading up to its annual Anchor Splash event, being held Oct. 13.
The fraternity’s main benefactor is programs for the visually impaired but this year the group is raising funds for the United Way and earmarking those dona- tions to the American Red Cross, in the aftermath of terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C. Sept. 11.
“All of the funds that we donate to the United Way will go to the American Red Cross,” said Delta Gamma spokesperson Dima Nair.
Nair says the group is making a special effort to raise funds for the United Way to give students, faculty and staff another opportunity to contribute.
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“A lot of people don’t have an oppor- tunity to volunteer but we’re in a frater- nity which has a built-in philanthropy effort,” she said. “We are a younger group and we wanted to work with the United Way.”
The lead up to Anchor Splash, dubbed Anchor Thud Week, runs Oct. 9 - 12, with various fraternities vying for “spirit points” in a number of ways, from ser- enading the Delta Gamma president to producing banners promoting the event and collecting funds for the fraternity’s charities.
Delta Gamma will have a table set up in HUB Mall during the week, selling T- shirts, United Way ribbons and collecting cash donations.
The event itself, being held at the U of A West Pool, starting at 6 p.m. Oct. 16, involves “a lot of silliness” in which frater- nities compete in raft races and synchro- nized swimming events.
“The men always decide they’re going
to be really original and they do something
in drag,” Nair said. “So it is the largest interfraternal event on campus and it is probably the silliest.”
Other contributions have been pouring into the campaign. At the School of Busi- ness, Dr. Erhan Erkut’s Business 201 class has collected $700, which will be matched by the Operations Management Club and Erkut, for a total of $2,100.
Other upcoming events include: L’Express in SUB is holding a coffee and muffin week Oct. 15 - 19, a flea market is being held at Lister Hall at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and the Faculté Saint-Jean student associa- tion is holding a bistro Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. =
Delta Gamma members have been busy making United Way ribbons in preparation for Anchor Thud Week and
Anchor Splash, the group's major fund-raising event.
Students, administration debate tuition hike
Town Hall meeting set to consider the matter
By Richard Cairney
U niversity of Alberta student leaders are saying they will accept a small tuition hike next year, but they are arguing against a proposed 3.6-per-cent increase.
Students’ Union President Chris Samuel and Brad Wuetherick, president of the Graduate Students’ Association, held a joint news conference recently, making the students’ case against the planned hike.
”The university cannot afford to raise tuition without paying attention to how these increases are affecting its students,” said Wuetherick.
“We feel a tuition increase in the two- per-cent range is ideal,” said Samuel. That figure represents the national average, he said, “and it is a contribution students feel is necessary to make towards the vision of this university.”
When it comes to tuition, however, averages don’t tell the whole story. Pro- vincial governments set maximums that control the percentage an institution can raise tuition. Both British Columbia and Quebec have frozen tuition increases, and zero increases help lower the average.
Also, five Canadian universities charge different fees for different facul- ties. At these universities, arts and educa- tion students pay much less than other faculties. Last year, tuition at the Univer- sity of Alberta was $3,770, while Univer- sity of Toronto’s arts tuition was $3,951. The numbers are comparable, but if we . compare the University of Alberta aver- age to the U of T average, gaps start to appear. If we had used the U of T’s fee structure, average tuition here would have been $5,238 last year.
The difference between the two per cent hike that students find acceptable and
the 3.6 per cent increase proposed by the university adds up to $1.5 million. The students complained the university had the fastest-rising tuition increases in Canada throughout the ’90s.
According to Statistics Canada, the U of A started the 1990s at the lowest tuition base in the country. Also, ac- cording to the U of A financial state- ments, hikes in tuition do not always add up to students paying a greater share of university revenues. In 1996-97, tuition represented 15 per cent of rev- enues. This year, they amount to 14 per cent of total revenues.
University Provost and Vice President (Academic) Doug Owram said the increase is in line with the Consumer Price Index but provides added value in the form of new initiatives aimed at improved learn- ing conditions.
“We really want to try to do things to improve the quality of the undergraduate learning environment, and one thing we can do early on, is to give them the chance to interact, not just listen, to get involved in their courses,” Owram said.
One idea under consideration is train- ing and hiring tutorial leaders who would present seminar-style instruction to under- graduate students.
“That would benefit undergrads be- cause they would get that experience early and it gives graduate students the chance to both teach and make money. It is posi- tive for both sides.”
The scheme “would get students in- volved in their discipline faster and help them feel more positive about what it means to be at a university — that means high-level, engaged learning.”
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The U of A is holding a Tuition Town Hall meeting at the council chambers (2-1), second floor of University Hall Oct. 19 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
“It’s an opportunity for people to ask questions, for students to present their case and for students, faculty and staff to be informed,” Owram said. “The issue is so emotional and political in a way that people need a chance to get as much infor- mation as they can.”
He added that almost $60 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries went to U of A students last year, helping to make a university education more affordable.
Owram said the university is facing rising costs, particularly when it comes to attracting top-rank faculty members. “The market for academics in North America is very hot,” Owram said. “And the Cana- dian dollar hasn’t been helping.”
What's more, the world economy has taken a sharp downturn. “The economic situation is not looking good and the sig- nals from government are not looking good,” he added.
Even with the proposed 3.6 per-cent increase in tuition, the university faces a projected budget deficit of $8.5 million in 2002-03. Finding ways to avoid the deficit in next year’s budget is “one of the chal- lenges the university faces,” he said. The $1.5-million difference between the rate hikes proposed by the university and the students isn’t easily assimilated.
The $1.5 million is “the size of a me- dium department,” Owram said. “So it is a fairly significant impact.” Owram said the university cannot run a deficit. If costs need to be cut it would occur in areas “where we would avoid the classroom.” =
Responding to 911
University has a serious role to play in wake of attacks
By Cheryl Mahaffy
hat is the University of Alberta’s role
in the light of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the ensuing hyperbole of an- guish and anger?
It’s a simple question, and a profound one. The U of A has been active in the af- termath. Besides organizing seminars, on campus and off, our academics have set aside their lives to answer media calls and field student concerns. Were those sponta- neous responses appropriate? Should more be done?
The following is a distilled version of the conversations that occurred when Fo- lio put the question to a handful of campus leaders.
INVOLVEMENT
Ken Norrie, Dean of Arts
People do look to universities to help come to grips with complex issues such as this. And that’s exactly the role the university can and should and must play, offering information, reflection and thoughtful debate in a free and safe environment. Helping our own stu- dents, but also the broader community, understand the roots of what has hap- pened and then collectively try to figure out, “Where do we go from here? What does this mean for a multicultural city like Edmonton?”
It’s appropriate to have some of these things on campus. But campus is, for bet- ter or for worse, an intimidating place for most people. So I phoned to see if we could offer an information session at city hall, in the classic role city halls have played in a democratic society for centu- ries. And we had an astoundingly success- ful evening, with over 500 people, lots of discussion and many offers to help organ- ize future sessions. This is a signal that we do need to be more involved in our com- munity.
There’s a sharpened recognition now that if we are to prosper as a society—not just economically but to be a safe and fair and equitable society—we have to under- stand history and culture. This has illus- trated the importance of the university doing at its core what it has been doing for centuries: the study of society, culture, institutions and history.
Amal Ghazal, a PhD student studying Middle Eastern and African History, spoke about the fallout of the terrorist attacks on America during a panel discussion called Views from the Middle East at the U of A International Centre.
DISCERNMENT
David Wangler, Education Policy Studies
There is a movement within the uni- versity to have teach-ins, and that’s fine. They look fairly balanced, and everyone is there on a voluntary basis, as an equal. But in the classroom, I would be very careful about simply expressing my own opinion. Students are so vulnerable; they bring so little background into issues that when they hear the teacher speak, they assume whatever’s said is true. A three-minute media clip is not ample preparation to discuss an issue as complex, difficult and morally ambiguous as this one.
Rather than attack the issue directly, the function of the university should be to try to develop, slowly and rationally, students’ ability to be as realistic and objective as possible, so they can be somewhat logical in making up their own minds. Universities respond best by bringing in staff members who are simply the best, regardless of skin colour, or race, or religion or gender. So I don’t like the fact that the university seems to be either de-emphasizing or ignoring undergraduate teaching.
At one time, I taught English in rural Iran. The people there needed English like they needed another overlord or another tax, yet their response was one of great consideration and charity. It seems to me
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that we should approach this situation the same way. Our only answer is to judge each individual on the basis of personal character. That's a fairly important princi- ple, and I hope that message will come out in my teaching.
Winston Churchill once said, ‘We are divided by our certitudes and united by our doubts.’ In terms of what happened there, both sides believe they are abso- lutely correct. On the basis of that, God only knows what will happen. It’s useful to be less certain.
SOLIDARITY
Chris Samuel, Student Union President
Considering the sheer magnitude of the events of September 11th, people are just left mind-numbed, with uncertainties and questions. Their immediate response may be to lay blame; a few groups here have been targeted by individuals who feel they or their peers are specifically to blame. But if we resort to that, we end up destroying what has built our country. Definitely it’s important for the university to step in, to be a leader, reminding people of this diverse mosaic and reiterating a message of tolerance and understanding.
There’s a strong desire to help, but also uncertainty about how to help. For the most part, people have been acting in small pockets, just reaching out to their immediate vicinity. And that’s very neces- sary. As we begin to comprehend what has happened, we realize now that we need to mobilize all of us as a campus community, to make sure we all understand that we have to be tolerant of each other . . . we're in the process of developing some sort of peace project—one symbol or act that will show people we care.
CONVERSATION
Richard Reimer, Lutheran Chaplain and Vice Chair, Chaplain’s Association
The university’s role is to be a place of conversation. I found as a chaplain that immediately after the event, there were a lot of mixed emotions, and people just needed a place to talk. I believe it’s through conversation that God helps us find our way through these things. In the
Learn-in poses paradox: to fight for peace
By Cheryl Mahaffy
Bot a cup of confusion than certainty run amok. So advised David Kahane, University of Alberta philosopher and one of four panelists in a Sept. 26 teach-in that probed for lessons to be learned from the suicide attacks that struck the United States—and the world psyche—two weeks earlier.
“Certainty is consoling, and it builds a kind of community,” Kahane told a full house in Education South. But all too of- ten, he added, those who are certain read from scripts that “were already in the drawer” rather than responding to the complex reality of what has occurred.
That’s true for militarists who quickly vilify assumed culprits, he added—and for those seeking peace through sloganeering and simple solutions. “There’s something too easy about being a progressive critic in this context. We know we’re on the edges,
and someone else will wield the big stick.”
While certainty divides, “confusion opens the door to those who might not share your views, to the coalition building that I think is profoundly important in this context,” Kahane said.
Ann McDougall outlined centuries of colonialism that deposited arms, training, money, refugees and hate in countries the United States (and others) have treated as pawns. Challenged by the audience for her “strong anti-American bias,” and for “making a mockery” of the idea that Osama bin Laden might be a madman, McDougall stood her ground. “For most of the world, Osama bin Laden is not seen as a madman. He wasn’t seen as that by the United States 20 years ago. And he has, unlike any other colonial power, invested in Afghanistan,” said the professor, who also chairs the Consortium for Middle
media, we tend to hear a simplified or perhaps skewed or very biased view of what's going on and what needs to hap- pen. One of the great strengths of the uni- versity is that you don’t just hear the sound of one hand clapping.
Second, the university needs to draw on all of the resources it has at its disposal to promote peace. That includes spiritual resources, and sometimes those are ne- glected because this is a non-credal univer- sity. Peace is not just the absence of war, of course. It’s like a marriage; it’s renewing those vows every day. As chaplains, we organized an interfaith service because we all felt a bit shocked at the rhetoric of re- taliation that we were hearing in the news. That’s not the way faith calls us to take. And so we felt it necessary to get together all three of the faiths represented in the chaplaincy—Christian, Jew and Muslim— so people would recognize a common de- sire for peace, inherent in all our tradi- tions.
EMPOWERMENT
Jerrold Kachur, Educational Policy Studies
As intellectuals, we have to speak. But that can’t be limited to the university. Why is it that the CBC interviews three other journalists and a pollster? Where are the academics? We need to bring together these different worlds. In this particular context, we need to push out the space for thinking, to counter the assumption that action in itself is the right answer. But as an intellectual in the public arena, we’re forced to argue with vocabulary that is not ours. We must question the assumption behind the questions, and we can’t do that in 40-second sound bites.
Anyone who thinks deeply is self- critical. You could be wrong. That doesn’t mean you stop speaking, but be humble. Have charity for the opposition. That means you put yourself in positions for dialogue with the people you fundamen- tally disagree with. »
For a more complete assembly of articles and videos of University of Alberta events held in relation to the Sept. 11 attacks, surf to Un- derstanding our times, an ExpressNews special feature at http://www.expressnews.ualberta.ca/ expressnews/understanding/ .
Eastern and African Studies. “We must attempt to put ourselves in the shoes of others in the world.”
Panelist Amal Ghazal, graduate stu- dent in history and classics, did just that, recalling the fear she found among Mus- lims upon moving to Canada in 1996, shortly after the Gulf War. The twin spec- tres of hate and fear resurfaced hours after New York’s towers fell, she continued. “Two days ago, I was standing with two Muslim women when a man came by and said, ‘God bless America.’ His message to me was, ‘You are outsiders. You are not within the dream of America and you don’t believe in this specific God.’ ”
Understanding rather than revenge is crucial to peaceful future, echoed Toh Swee-Hin, education policy studies profes- sor who received the UNESCO peace prize last year for his work.
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“If we're trying to build more safe and caring schools, where children resolve their differences non-violently, we don’t say, ‘Bully back.’ Likewise, if we want to build a safe and caring society, we need to resolve root causes and minimize the con- ditions under which hate can be catalyzed and drawn on by different groups to achieve their objectives.”
Swee-Hin believes humanity is at stake. “I certainly grieved when the at- tacks happened,” he said. “And as I grieved, I noted that I have been grieving a long time.” Ticking through time and space, he recalled millions starved, dis- placed, tortured, killed. “Being able to grieve in a universal way is part of a cul- ture of peace,” he said. “Our grief and mourning cannot be selective; otherwise we say that some people are somehow less human.” »
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Making a difference
The legacy of philanthropy and commitment
By Dr. Rod Fraser
he University of Alberta exists within a continual state of positive change and development. Day after day, our teachers, researchers, students and graduates unveil new successes. We have a great deal to be
proud of.
These successes are often linked to important breakthroughs in our research- intensive environment, such as the Islet Transplant Team in Diabetes or the recent announcement that the university is to receive Alberta’s first National Research Council Centre of Excellence, the National Institute for Nanotechnology. While all of these incredibly exciting announcements further the growing reputation of the uni- versity as a world-class institution, it is vital that we do not lose sight of the fact that we are here to serve people and assist
in the improvement of our society.
Our last major campaign raised more than $194 million, proof that people and organizations recognized our leadership in the community and, more specifically, our vast potential. None of this success could have been achieved were it not for the generous financial commitment of thou- sands of donors. Donors give to people they trust and to institutions they have faith in.
To continue this success, we must do an even better job at fostering a greater sense of philanthropy among our alumni and special friends. This is not an easy task and involves not only time and effort, but the means to ensure that people know about our achievements. If we don’t get the message out, people will not see the
dent
opportunity to make a difference.
There is no better illustration of this than the recent support provided to the Islet Transplant Team at a major level by a family in the United States with no connec- tion to our university — except a family history of diabetes. While in Florida, a grandfather read about the Edmonton Protocol in the New York Times. He im- mediately thought about his grandchildren and phoned his son in the northeast. The son phoned the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, and a year later important sup- port was received. By getting the message of our success out to the world, we raise the potential of our ability to fund projects.
While we strive to support innovation and creativity, we also need to provide the opportunity for those with the brightest
Professor's retirement will be sweet
But Tom Priestly will be as busy as ever
By Dave Alexander
A’ Tom Priestly prepares to retire next year after over 30 years teaching at the University of Alberta, he anticipates that life will be sweet. Not only because he’s going out on a high note, having won the Killam Annual Professorship Award, but also because he will indulge his sweet tooth for an uncommon hobby. After leav- ing his post as a linguistics professor in the department of modern languages and cul- tural studies, he will spend some of his new-found spare time collecting more sugar packets from around the globe.
“It’s just something I started doing for souvenirs about 30 years ago,” he explains. “It’s grown into one of these collecting passions that some people are smitten with, so now all the people I come into contact with, I beg them to collect sugar packets for me if they go to strange parts of the world.” Recently, an obliging mem- ber of his department added some from Venezuela. While there exists a society in Britain devoted to the pastime, Priestly only knows of a couple of other Canadians who share his interest.
The soft-spoken expert in Slovenian linguistics is well traveled himself, as his journey to the position of lauded academic has taken Priestly around the world. His love of languages started when his British parents were working abroad.
“I spoke two African languages as a child when I grew up in Uganda, which must have given me a bit of a start doing languages,” he said.
At the age of seven, his family moved to England and Priestly’s African lan- guages, Ugandan and Swahili, faded. “But almost immediately, I started on French when I was nine and then I chose to do languages as a specialization at school. I did German when I was about 13, and then I had to do my military service so I did Russian in military service before I went to university, which made me the sort of person who does languages at uni- versity. And then when I came into Canada after five years of teaching high school in Britain, I took my doctorate at Simon Fraser.”
Ironically, Priestly’s army years pro- vided him with the least action of any of his journeys. He avoided being part of the
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service at a camp in Germany in a room
listening on the radio to Russian tank
minds and those who wish to attend the University of Alberta, be they undergradu- ates or graduate students, to do so. Leader- ship is learned through interaction and experience. The University of Alberta will be committed in its next campaign to pro- vide a “significant” increase in endowed scholarship and bursary funds available to all applicants who wish to choose our uni- versity as their own.
In the long run, success will be judged by the positive effects on our children and grandchildren and generations to come. Success is about the quality of life, whether it is related to medicine, our environment, or our ability to adapt to changes and meet challenges. Philanthropy is at the heart of human greatness and compassion — if not for you then who, and if not now, when?»
manoeuvres, which is the most boring thing
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regiment that invaded the Suez Canal in 1959 after signing up for a position eaves- dropping on foreign radio transmissions. “T spent the last eight months of my mili- tary service at a camp in Germany ina room listening on the radio to Russian tank manoeuvres, which is the most bor- ing thing you could imagine. After the first 10 minutes it becomes boring, and I did it for eight months,” he laughs.
After pursuing a higher education and eventually completing his Doctorate,
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Dr. Tom Priestly, left, raises a glass with Republic of Slovenia President Milan Kucan, after receiving the Freedom of Medal Honour.
Priestly needed a place to teach. He settled on Edmonton because living in Burnaby, B.C. made it rather difficult to attend the other interview he was offered, which was in New Zealand.
Since then, he’s taught numerous Slavic and Russian courses, helped start up video conferencing classes with the Uni- versity of Calgary, served as editor of the Slovene Studies journal, garnered acclaim for translating poetry, and even won the Freedom Medal of Honour from the Re- public of Slovenia. Some of his most fulfill- ing experiences, however, come from sim- ply spending time in the small Slovenian community where he has done much of his research.
“7 first went there in 1973. I was look- ing around for some place where I could do field work and when I found this vil- lage in the Alps I fell in love with it. When I got my first long sabbatical leave, I went there three months. There are about 800 inhabitants spread out along a very long valley. ... I've met just about everybody in the village—they all know who I am.”
The downside to his ambition came in
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the form of serious heart problems, but this only led to a new interest. “I had a triple bypass in 1992, which I believe was brought about by the stress of doing too much ad- ministration—a warning to other adminis- trators in the university. In any case, I’ve learned how to cut down on stress since then and that’s why I took up race walking.”
After being introduced to the sport for health reasons, Priestly soon found himself heading up a campus team. “I phoned the person in charge of the Corporate Chal- lenge university teams and I said ‘who’s in charge of race walking?’ and they said ‘you are.’ ” In the five years since he started up the group, the U of A has won first place in the event—something the soft-spoken academic is “very proud of.”
With his athletic interest, several re- search books nearing completion, poetry in need of translating and of course a sweet little collecting hobby to occupy his time, it’s unlikely that Tom Priestly will be bored any time soon.
“It’s enough to keep me going for 50 years,” he realizes, as a smile creeps across his face. =
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Transcending the spiral of violence
Reflections on September 11th and Beyond
By Toh Swee-Hin
001 is the first year of the United Na-
tions’ International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence for the Children of the World, a campaign to encourage all nations and peoples to build a more peace- ful, compassionate, just and sustainable world. Tragically, it is also the year marked by the violent September 11 at- tacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, which constitute a crime against humanity, a gross violation of the basic rights of thousands of human beings. As preparations forge ahead for military re- taliation by the United States and allied governments, millions more, already liv- ing in desperate conditions in war-torn Afghanistan, will suffer amidst the grow- ing tide of refugees. As the United Nations warns, a great humanitarian disaster is already underway.
In countries like Canada, children and adults have been deeply affected by grief and emotional shock. Many are worried that the crisis may spiral into a wider con- flict, further terrorist violence, and per- haps a new world war. There have been loud expressions of anger among citizens and political leaders as they call for re- venge and justice, now crystallized as a “war against international terrorism.” However, although less visible in main- stream media, there are also voices counseling against armed retaliation, ad- vocating for a non-violent response to the attacks and the concomitant political crisis.
Amidst this complexity of emotions, reactions, analyses, strategic planning, advocacy and lobbying for the minds and hearts of citizens, all educators face major responsibilities and challenges. Foremost is the task of creating respectful spaces where dialogue can equitably occur among
While world leaders talk of war in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks on America, a humanitarian disaster grows as Afghans flee their homeland. The terrorist strikes and their fallout will test our ability to live in peace
and to resolve the root causes of intolerance and war.
a range of perspectives or worldviews. Regrettably, much of mainstream media has not opted to foster such dialogue. Sec- ond, it is crucial for education about “Sep- tember 11 and beyond” to help overcome feelings of despair and powerlessness, and empower everyone to act to transform the crisis. In my view, this means education that diverts nations, leaders and citizens from pursuing a culture of violence and war towards building a culture of peace and nonviolence.
If we are to learn from the recent his- tory of long-standing violent political con- flicts, it has not been the continuing armed fighting or terrorism and counter-terrorism, which opened the door to possible peace. Rather, as in the cases of Northern Ireland, Central America, the Philippines, Israel/ Palestine, and South Africa, it was through the political will of combatants or opposing sides to negotiate that peace accords re- sulted.
Another reflection brings me to the issue of root causes of conflicts and vio- lence. Any policy which seeks to effec- tively and sustainably resolve a societal or world problem such as terrorism requires
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a deep understanding of underlying causes. In this regard, there is already a body of analyses which identifies a range of historical and contemporary political, economic, social and cultural injustices and marginalization at the roots of these conflicts and enmities. Specific foreign policies, not just of the US but also other powerful North states and agencies and allied South elites, that serve narrow geo- political and economic interests (e.g., safe- guarding oil resources, Cold War aims, profit-maximizing globalization) have set in motion the cycles of frustration, bitter- ness, hatred and a sense of victimization that are fertile grounds for the growth of armed resistance and contemporary terror- ism. Equally important, internal root causes must be addressed, such as social/ economic injustices, “fundamentalist” reli- gious interpretations and practices, xeno- phobic schooling, and authoritarian gov- ernance by local elites.
In recent days, there has also been a disturbing emergence of official and media voices that do not respect or tolerate alter- native world views speaking for nonvio- lent resolution strategies and/or analyzing
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root causes. To question official policies of “war” has somehow been reduced to sup- port or sympathy for “terrorism” or even “anti-Americanism.” Education for peace needs to assertively challenge these voices, for they undermine the very basis of the democracy being “protected.” If active citizens cannot exercise their rights to think and speak freely and critically with- out being labeled “enemies,” what kind of “civilization” are those voices speaking for?
A final reflection brings me to the space of our inner being, where pro- foundly complex and challenging issues of spirituality are nurtured. As thinkers and practitioners of many faiths and spiritual beliefs constantly remind us, we need to struggle to cultivate values of peaceful- ness, non-violence, justice and compas- sion. Not only would these values help promote intercultural and inter- civilizational understanding and respect, they also integrally link with life-world issues like consumerism, materialism and power. As we rethink the root causes of conflicts and violence worldwide, we are challenged to deeply transform excessively consumerist lifestyles that fuel policies and structures of inequity and human rights violations. In sum, are we willing to live gently with billions of human beings and also planet Earth in an authentic spirit of nonviolence, solidarity, justice, sustainability and compassion? =
(Toh Swee-Hin is a professor in interna- tional, intercultural and global education at the University of Alberta. In 2001, he was awarded the UNESCO Prize for Peace Educa- tion. This column is an abridged version of comments he made during a U of A Teach-In Sept. 26.)
DOES POP CULTURE’S PORTRAYAL OF TERRORISTS EVEN MATTER?
Editor, Folio:
Perhaps I am missing the point of Dr. Zwicker’s project (Deconstructing the face of terrorism, Folio, September 21). But having grown up in Northern Ireland and being aware of relatives and friends who have been directly affected by terrorism, I am unsure as to whether or not it makes a difference how decent, moderate folk re- gard terrorists.
A selection of the actions of terrorists in Ireland (mainly in the North) and Eng- land over the last 30 years or so speaks for itself:
e = March 4, 1972 - Abercorn restaurant in Belfast bombed. Two people killed and 130 injured, including two sisters who had been shopping for a wedding dress, both of whom lost both legs.
e May 17, 1974 - Three car bombs ex- ploded in Dublin during rush hour. Twenty-two people were killed and more than 100 were injured.
e February 17, 1978 —- Twelve people killed and 23 injured by a bomb at the La Mon hotel in County Down. (Cans
of gasoline had been attached to the
bomb to ensure that fire swept through
the dining room). e¢ December 17, 1983 —- A bomb exploded outside Harrod’s in London, killing six
Christmas shoppers and injuring more
than 90. ¢ November 8, 1987 — As people were
assembling for the annual Remembrance
Day ceremony in Enniskillen, County
Fermanagh, a bomb went off, killing 11
people and injuring another 63.
The list of (major) atrocities goes on and on, the most recent (in Northern Ire- land) being the horrific bomb in the centre of Omagh.
So, let us not try to deceive ourselves or “... legitimize the political integrity of violence...” Terrorism, masked or un- masked, has no regard for human life and is simply the personification of evil. The tragic events of September 11 make this abundantly clear.
J.A. Kernahan Professor Emeritus
AT ATIME LIKE THIS, ALL WE NEED IS ANOTHER TV CRITIC...
Editor, Folio:
I can only hope that Thomas Keating’s comments (“Just turn off your TV, there’s nothing for you there ...”) on the front page of the current Folio (Trying to make sense of it all, Sept. 21, 2001) were taken out of context. If they weren’t, they do repre- sent one of the stupider utterances in con- nection with this tragedy. I carry the title Distinguished Alumnus with pride, until I see remarks like that.
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Finding his way to innovative research
Kerry Courneya applies new ideas to help cancer patients
By Jacqueline Janelle
n interest in fitness eventually led Dr.
Kerry Courneya to becoming an inno- vator in the treatment of cancer, but it nearly led him to basketball. The 2001-2002 Killam Annual Professorship recipient had every intention of being a physical educa- tion teacher when, during his fourth year at the University of Western Ontario, the chairman of graduate studies reminded students of the program’s impending ap- plication deadline. “Until he came in and gave that little speech, I’d never consid- ered graduate school at all”, says Courneya. He applied and was accepted, but was not yet committed: “The reason for the Master’s was that I thought I would have better luck getting a teaching posi- tion,” he admits.
Toward the end of his Master’s thesis, Courneya found his inclinations shifting away from sports performance; he began to focus on exercise, health, and working with older adults. “During that second year, I realized I wanted to go on for the PhD,” he said. “I became single minded in my focus on academics.” He completed his PhD in kinesiology at the University of Illinois and was hired di- rectly into a professorial position at the University of Calgary.
There, with the help of Dr. Christine Friedenreich of the Alberta Cancer Board, he began his pio- neering oncology research. “The focus is on the rela-
“It’s a back-to-basics lifestyle out on the farm. | enjoy being there. We go riding, have fires,
those types of things. | get
University of Alberta. It has a great reputa- tion as a research-intensive university. [There are] a lot of outstanding academics in this faculty: we have the biggest and best graduate program in physical educa- tion in the country. [The University] is a strong supporter of research, providing an excellent infrastructure for the faculty.”
Dr. Courneya has used this infrastruc- ture to build on his increasingly celebrated research program. To date he has won five research awards, including a McCalla Re- search Professorship (2000) and the Award of Merit for Outstanding Research from the Faculty of Physical Education (2000). His exceptional success in securing grant monies, including funds from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, an agency that rarely funds Canadians, has made him “one of the most productive scholars within the Faculty of Physical Education,” according to Dr. Michael Mahon, Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Rec- reation. “His work is conceptually sound, and of the highest quality.”
Courneya feels his greatest profes- sional accomplishment is the Behavioural Medicines Fitness Centre. “T have the only fitness centre in the world, as far as I know, that’s dedicated exclusively to studying exercise and cancer survi- vors.” The centre has be- come more than a place for research: it is a place where cancer survivors get
tionship between exercise and cancer across a whole range of different out-
comes,” he said. “We look
extremely dirty shoveling a lot
of things | don’t shovel at work.
It’s a real break.”
together to socialize and
learn about exercise. Courneya’s success has
led to increasing demand
at, to use the broad term,
from the public and the
‘cancer control’ — as re-
lated to cancer prevention, coping with cancer treatments, and recovering from the treatments afterwards.”
This research direction is somewhat novel: kinesiology has traditionally stud- ied other health issues such as the relation- ship between exercise and diabetes, obes- ity, or heart disease, whereas ‘cancer con- trol’ research has centered on the effects of diet or the psychology of patients. Study- ing exercise and cancer together is “a new, exciting area with lots of questions to an- swer and lots of important possible impli- cations.”.
In 1997 Courneya brought his research to the University of Alberta, a move he was eager to make. “I’d heard about the
media, including Self, The
Edmonton Journal, and Prevention Maga- zine, for his advice and expertise. Courneya considers this is part of his re- sponsibilities as a researcher. “Research is based on information exchange,” he said. “The importance of research is to improve the quality of people’s lives. That’s what we're all trying to do, we’re trying to help people live fulfilled and enriched lives.” Courneya knows his public is a bright and mature audience: “People are intelligent. They’re not researchers, so you have to avoid the jargon, but they understand all aspects of exercise programs and they ask very sophisticated questions.”
In his spare time, Courneya enjoys the company of his family. He and his wife,
At work, Dr. Kerry Courneya studies the ways exercise can help cancer patients. At play, he and his wife take time for Victoria, 8, and Matthew, 6.
Oralee, have two young children. “It has really completed and fulfilled our lives,” he says. “Our family is a nice balance to the total focus on research and profes- sional issues. A lot of the activities we do are to entertain and help the kids de- velop.”
Courneya describes Oralee as “a bit of a country girl.” She grew up ona farm near Drayton Valley, and the couple wants their children to enjoy that experience. Summer weekends are spent on her family farm. “It’s a back-to-basics lifestyle out on
Exercise reduces breast cancer risk
First study to examine fitness over full lifetime
By Phoebe Dey
lifetime of daily physical activity re-
duces the risk of breast cancer, says a new study from the University of Alberta and the Alberta Cancer Board.
”This confirms previous studies that show there is a risk reduction of breast cancer when exercise is involved, but this is the first study to look at activity over an entire lifetime,” said Dr. Kerry Courneya, a professor from the U of A’s Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation and co- author of the paper. “This is also the first research that has combined occupational and recreational activity and is the first to look at the intensity and duration of activ- ity, so it’s quite exciting.”
Courneya and the research team — made up of Dr. Christine Friedenreich and Heather Bryant from the Alberta Cancer Board — compared more than 1,200 women who had been recently diagnosed with breast cancer with the same number of women who were cancer-free. They then
looked at the differ- ences between the life-
“The older a person is when diagnosed
born — what sports, if any, were you in-
styles of the two groups. The paper — the
with cancer, the more likely lifestyle
volved in?’ ” said Courneya. “They
second in a series of three — appears in the
variables played a role. The younger
would look at major life events and this
current edition of Medi- cine and Science in Sports and Exercise journal.
the person being diagnosed, the more
likely it was a genetic difference. It’s
cognitive interviewing technique helps them really recall that time in their lives.”
Researchers used recall calendars as memory aids to help participants with their
not like you can have exercise shrink a
tumour, but if someone is active from
The research team specifically found that postmenopausal women who do the
long-term recall of the physical activities
childhood on, it may just prevent
equivalent of a 30- minute brisk walk
throughout life. “For example, we might say,
someone from getting breast cancer.”
daily, in addition to household and occu-
‘think back to when you were married — what kind of activity were you doing or where were you working? Or think back to when your second child was
— Dr. Kerry Courneya
pational activities, see their risk of develop- ing breast cancer de- crease by 30 per cent. They also found that being moderately active six hours a day —
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the farm. I enjoy being there. We go riding, have fires, those types of things. I get ex- tremely dirty shoveling a lot of things I don’t shovel at work. It’s a real break.”
He hopes his research will be applied more widely over the next few years, with cancer centres offering exercise counseling to patients and providing training rooms. He sees the field moving in the right direc- tions, but Courneya feels his work is far from over: “This is something I enjoy do- ing, and it’s something I could do for the rest of my career.” a
including housework, walking down the hall at work and recreational exercise — reduced the risk of breast cancer by 41 per cent.
The age at which a woman is diag- nosed with breast cancer makes a differ- ence, said Courneya, who as of last year taught the only post-secondary exercise oncology course in the world.
”The older a person is when diagnosed with cancer, the more likely lifestyle vari- ables played a role,” he said. “The younger the person being diagnosed, the more likely it was a genetic difference. It’s not like you can have exercise shrink a tu- mour, but if someone is active from child- hood on, it may just prevent someone from getting breast cancer.
“We're starting to accumulate a lot of studies — and ours confirms it - that there is a risk-reduction of breast cancer for women who exercise,” said Courneya. “It’s really a hot bed of research right now.” =
U of A teams back in the hunt for supremacy
New coaches, players, will help make fall interesting
By Bob Stauffer
he winds of change have blown through athletics at the University of Alberta this fall.
Athletics director Ian Reade resigned to take a position with the Department of External Relations on campus, and former Golden Bears’ legend, Dr. Garry Smith, who served as director from 1981 - 1885, has stepped in on an interim basis until Reade’s successor is named. The changes though, have not been limited to the upper management.
Golden Bears’ head football coach Tom Wilkinson’s contract wasn’t renewed fol- lowing a 30-48-2 record during his 10-year tenure, and Pandas’ soccer head coach Tracy David is gone on a two-year sabbati- cal, having guided the Pandas for the last 16 years.
Jerry Friesen is now at the helm of the Bears’ football program, and the team opened the season with an impressive 39-29 road victory in Calgary Aug. 31. That Bears’ win marked the first time since 1987 that the U of A wona Canada West season opener.
Friesen significantly upgraded the Bears in talent and depth with the addition of some solid recruits.
Six-foot-three, 300-pound Tyler Tapp, a transfer from the University of Nevada, should make an immediate impact at tackle for the Bears. Another NCAA trans- fer (Wyoming), Darryl Salmon, a six-foot- five, 230-pound quarterback, will push incumbent Blair Zahara for field time as the season progresses.
Three former members of the Saskatoon Hilltops: middle linebacker Ryan David, defensive halfback Neale Sendecki and offensive lineman Sandy Martin all should earn significant playing time, with David replacing 2000 Canada West All-Star Darcy Parasynchuk as the starting Mac linebacker.
Friesen and his staff, which includes offensive co-ordinator Terry Eisler and former CFLers Gerry Inglis, Ed Kucy and Marc Tobert as assistants, also had success in mining the Edmonton high school football system for some top-notch young talent.
Marc Rogers (Strathcona) and Cory Jones (St. Albert High) are a pair of receiv- ers with great potential, and Darcy Bennett and Luke Lavarato, both from Salisbury Composite, have terrific athleticism and are able to play in the defensive secondary.
The Bears’ defence has been the strength of the team through the squad’s first Canada West games and will have to remain so for Alberta to make the playoffs — for the first time since 1993.
Rush end Mitch Sutherland was an All- Canadian last season and anchors a solid line, which includes the nasty Tim Siewart on the inside. Ryan Cammidge is an emerging star at outside linebacker, lead- ing the Bears in tackles through the team’s 1-2 start. Two-time Canada West All-Star Mike Eberts doesn’t see many balls thrown his way in the secondary, and provides leadership with Dustin Edwards in the Bears’ defensive backfield.
The Bears’ offensive backfield has been dominated by the presence of Nathan Connor, the Canada West leading rusher heading into the fourth week of the Con- ference schedule. Connor rushed for 154 yards against Calgary, and 184 yards in Vancouver on Sept. 15.
QB Zahara eyes up Hardeep Bamara, David Hoy and Rob Rawcliffe as his fa- vourite pass-receiving threats.
Like the Golden Bears’ football team, the Pandas’ soccer squad has a new leader at the helm with Kelly Vandergrift taking charge. The Pandas were 2-1 in the pre- season and opened with a 5-0 victory over Lethbridge Sept. 16.
Aisha Alfa, now in her fourth year, has been drawing early-season accolades with her goal scoring abilities as a threatening striker.
Nicole Chapdelaine, a two-sport star (Pandas’ Hockey) anchors the side’s back end.
The Golden Bears’ soccer team, led by head coach Len Vickery, is looking for a return to Canada West prominence following a tough 1-6-3 campaign last season. Vickery has significantly im- proved his talent base as Damir Jesic, Kurt Bosch and Eric Munoz are all back with the program after spending the 2000 season on the Edmonton Drillers’ indoor squad.
The Bears were CIS (formerly CIAU) Silver medallists in 1999 and if
There has been plenty of change in the air in U of A athletics this fall. The Golden Bears’ football squad has a new coach and some strong new players, and the Pandas’ soccer team, in action at left, is showing tremendous strength.
the first couple of games are an indica- tion, will be contenders for the Canada West title.
Alberta defeated both Calgary and Lethbridge in two 3-0 victories last week- end, and Jesic earned CIS Male Athlete of the Week honours after scoring twice in both games.
Another team that is a lock as con- tender for a national championship is the Pandas’ Rugby team. Helen Wright, the head coach of the Pandas, has seen her squad win the national title in both years of the program’s existence.
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In 1999 the Pandas outscored their opponents 162-10 during four games at nationals. In the fall of 2000 the CIS re- verted back to Junior Laws in an effort to limit Alberta’s domination in scrum situa- tions. Wright modified her team’s ap- proach, using more of a passing game with her backs and the Pandas won their second straight championship outscoring their opponents 122-18.
Wright will have key performers Heather Denkhaus, Randi Ross and Anna Schnell all back giving Alberta a legitimate shot at a three-peat.
The Pandas’ Field Hockey program is another Alberta team that medalled last fall, earning a bronze at nationals. That accomplishment marked the fourth time in the last five years that head coach Dr. Dru Marshall guided her team to a top three finish at nationals.
The 2001 Pandas will be without the services of Annabel Duncan Webb, who led the team in scoring, was chosen a 2000 All-Canadian and was winner of the Gail Wilson TSN Award. All-Canadian Jenny Johnson, a member of the Canadian Na- tional team is a player Marshall will need to step up to fill the void of Webb’s gradu- ation. Victoria and UBC stand in Alberta’s way as strong opponents out West. =
Drawing on the world around him
Printmaker Sean Caulfield takes inspiration wherever he finds it By Gilbert A. Bouchard
hee Caulfield’s use of different media The four drawings that the University _ illustrate the point. On display until Oct.
and visual art techniques is as fluid as of Alberta’s Canada Junior Research Chair _16, the drawings in Recent Prints and
his deeply proficient drawings and as of Printmaking has just competed for a Paintings resemble in content and trope
playfully blurred as the borders in his ab- show at the Scott Gallery (10411-124 St.), the acrylic paintings and black-and-white
stract dreamscapes. his first-ever private gallery solo show, etchings in the exhibit. The images are of evocative and quirky organic tubular shapes that resemble trees and surreal huts juxtaposed with dam-like constructions often filled with light blue “water” that looks like it’s been lifted from a historic Japanese print.
While definitely in the abstract camp,
there is a case to be made that these bor-
New works by Sean Caulfield: Double Pool (bottom), Incinerator and Falling Water (middle); and Expectancy, Scene 2 are on exhibit at the Scott Gallery (10411 - 124 Street) until Oct. 16.
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derland works lie in the figurative, if only for their lyrical and associations and obvi- ous cross-cultural inspirations (everything from old Warner Bros. cartoons to kitschy vintage textbooks).
“I see these works as all being ab- stracts, but works that are also subjective in content,” said Caulfield.
For the international award-winning artist this “tough balancing act” he know- ingly undertakes between the figure and the abstract form is a necessary part of his desire to do whatever it takes to make sure his final work holds together in the best possible way.
Just a cursory look at even the small sample of his work (the Scott show repre- sents four smaller bodies of work) pro- vides evidence enough that Caulfield rev- els in exploring similar subject matter in different artistic forms and formats. “I allow the different works to inform each other,” he said, pointing out how the large-scale drawings are scroll-like in many ways, while the smaller prints and paintings can come across as details of tropes visited lightly in the larger pieces.
In effect the deeply formal artist sees himself building upon this rich back- ground of abstract work while giving him- self the freedom to poach techniques and stances from other traditions as they serve his purposes. The ultimate goal is to keep the work as fresh and as pluralistic as pos- sible, refusing to allow arbitrary dogmatic definitions to limit his prospects.
“The borders between artistic forms are really fuzzy and yet they are also very useful if you don’t get too dogmatic,” he said. “They do indeed help you negotiate through the world.”
A case in point: some of the smaller paint-on-paper pieces he started working on, during his last visit to Tokyo. They deal with very overt environmental themes and depict images that refer rather blatantly to garbage incinerators and dams and reservoirs on the verge of bursting. “It’s obvious and illustrative on one hand, yet it is certainly more abstract than not — I just took a narrative option.”
More than focusing on just form, the engaging young artist also pushes his me- dia. His drawings - works on beautifully textured Japanese paper, are subsequently mounted like paintings on stretched-linen canvases. “I wanted to play with the con- trast between the strength of the canvas and the delicateness of the drawing on paper - there’s a tension there.”
Yet, on the flip side of that unexpected twist of media, his acrylic paintings are also done on paper, which he then affixes in a self-referential way on stretched can- vas — an artistic tension that pulls in the other aesthetic direction.
Caulfield also finds inspiration in grand mythical literature and deeply mov- ing operas.
A series in this Scott showing riffs off Arnold Schoenberg’s 1909 opera Erwartung. A light-hearted yet wildly appropriate reference to his own fascina- tion with magic-reality gardens, Schoenberg’s opera is about a woman wandering in a garden that may or may not be real. An earlier series of Caulfield works was based on Béla Barték’s opera Duke Bluebeard’s Castle.
Granted, these themes are hardly illus- trated — the inspiration is as loose as one can imagine and could only be guessed at if one carefully reads the titles. But those works do allow the artist to feed on the sublime qualities and the mythical energy of these powerful cultural artifacts.
“I'm allowing myself to feed into both the fun and the dark side of opera — like (American painter) Philip Guston did,” says the printmaker, who originally earned a U of A MFA in 1995. a
nN & Bill Beard focuses on the controversial David Cronenberg
By Gilbert A. Bouchard
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it's hard not to be fascinated by internationally respected filmmaker Ty oie 3 Phas ~~ } m3 . _ £ ar _ 3 8 LOY 1G UPTOonenovere, one OT Vanada’ s dil St eT) be ka { \ ai 1G ec is S ~ it ¥ | most enigmatic and -Onsistently controversial cinema artists. Jake = aes is vo a xt oo ae ae ea the release of the 1996 film Urash, a1 4 a} “ n+ ty ; a oe «£ «<7 : Which created a huge CONTLOVETSY ; fo wa ee em 5 fa, Os a 3 a eee : at Cannes and divided the jury, then went on to cause an equally Ww oa al * * ~ yi oe ee ae md = whe ee pe of A studi Dig Stiz Be gi W Oe Dy 2 me Gg AHELEe it Work Of Canadian fi eS" Bill Beard” ai Ss Fe a + >} aATa a Ker David Cro nk, made front-page headlines.
Yet despite fuss in Europe the movie, which dealt with the sexual fetishization of automobile accidents of all things,
opened to little or no outrage in Canada. Bill Beard, a University of
Alberta professor of film studies,
speculates Canada has grown
2 “immune to Cronenberg” and 2 now views him as a national j treasure who has “been around
the merry-go-round too many times for us to get upset over his work any more.” In Beard’s estimation, Edmonton audiences seemed less upset with the film’s unusual subject matter than the fact that Crash was a “repressed art movie — cold rather than hot.” Over the years, Beard has studied Cronenberg’s works intently. That research
UofA
Film Studies professor, Bill Beard
has been captured in his new book Artist as Monster: The Cinema of David Cronenberg.
The nonchalance that greeted Crash locally was a far cry from the reaction that Cronenberg’s Shivers received when it opened in 1975. Beard, then reviewing the film for CKUA radio, watched the low- budget horror flick at a now-demolished downtown theatre and remembers it as “a really spunky little film, cheap and deliberately provocative, an épate le bourgeois, full of wit and verve.” Shivers was firmly in the fun realm of drive-in, B-movie culture complete with sex-mania- inducing-parasites.
“Coming out of the screening, I was met by a reporter from the Edmonton Journal who asked me if I knew that this dreck was made with public money.” This attack was followed by a higher-profile attack by Robert Fulford in Saturday Night magazine. The response from mainstream media shocked Beard, who was astonished that “people were jumping to such conclusions.”
The reactions underlined to Beard that he’d discovered a quirky Canadian film- maker exploring some original thematic ground worthy of attention in a period when “there wasn’t much to cheer about” in the Canadian film industry.
“Here was an interesting filmmaker working in a sphere that Canadian movies didn’t touch on - very intriguing — and something that was picked up all over the place. Cronenberg received some early recognition in England and soon after in France at the same time as he was seen as an embarrassment in Canada.”
According to Beard, Cronenberg initially challenged the perception of English-language feature film making, avoiding the themes common to Canuck cinema during the ‘70s and the ‘80s, which he describes as “hand-wringing and
depressing.” At the same time, Cronenberg was a “typically Canadian” artist explor- ing themes close to the heart of a nation famous for its rectitude and uptightness: the “inherent fear of the body and not
interior monologue.”
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“It’s about a solitary guy living in UK — a former mental patient who thinks he’s full of spiders and has a big worm in his lungs.What's going to be interesting is to see how he translates this book
to screen, given that the whole thing is an
being at home in your body.”
This initial discovery led to “many years of labour” documenting Cronenberg’s subsequent output — Scanners, Videodrome, The Dead Zone, The Fly, Dead Ringers, Naked Lunch and M. Butterfly — work highlighted in a lengthy interview with Cronenberg in 1981, in a substantial contribution to the 1983 book The Shape of Rage as well as through ongoing “close readings of all the films as they came out.”
Tired of “picking away” at Cronenberg, Beard decided to wrap up his expansive writings together in a single work, a project that took nearly eight years to complete. In the process Beard, who’s been teaching at the U of A since 1974, discovered many of his ideas about this seminal Canadian director had changed.
In the end, The Artist as Monster —
a hefty 469-page tome — is 75 per cent new work. “I produced a bit of a monstrosity,” Beard jokes of the exhaus- tive nature of his book, following
on the heels of
the more slender Persistence of Double Vision: Essays on Clint Eastwood published by the U of A Press last summer.
The book is exhaustive yet appropriate for a cinematic artist famous for his wide- ranging work. Beard covers nearly the entire Cronenberg cannon, from his earliest work, excluding only the recently released ExistenZ. And even though he has devoted the last two decades studying the man, Beard is hesitant to predict the future of Cronenberg.
And who wouldn't be, considering the nature of Cronenberg’s work? Crash marked Cronenberg’s move into literary adaptations (it was based on James Graham Ballard’s 1973 novel of the same name). “Now he’s filming Spider, a very good novel by Patrick McGrath. It’s about a solitary guy living in UK — a former mental patient who thinks he’s full of spiders and has a big worm in his lungs,” says Beard. “What's going to be interesting is to see how he translates this book to screen, given that the whole thing is an interior monologue.” @
— Bill Beard
Powerful new MRI draws plenty of attention
Will offer better understanding of strokes, heart disease and brain function
By Ryan Smith
Dr: Peter Allen is the happy leader of a team of University of Alberta research- ers that has brought a $4.6 million Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) system to the University of Alberta. The new system, which operates at 4.7 Tesla, is the most powerful in Canada and among the most powerful in the world. Researchers will use it to study biomedical disorders such as stroke, heart disease, brain func- tion and psychiat- ric disorders.
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“This new magnet dramatically improves the sensitivity and resolution of the measure- ments we can make,” said Allen, chair of biomedical engineering at the U of A.
“This magnet gives us the power to do a sort of one-stop-shopping,” said Dr. Stephen Archer, a U of A professor of medi- cine and physiology, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation chair at University Hos- pital. “It not only allows us to get non-
Predicting breast cancer risk more accurately
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invasive images of brains, hearts and blood vessels; we can also measure functions at the same time — this simply does not exist in any other technology right now.”
Of great benefit, Archer noted, is the location of the new centre. “These systems will be used for basic research but also for what we call ‘translational research’ on humans. It’s important the centre is located right below the emergency ward because most of our patients are really sick, and now we can get them quickly to the centre without compromising their health.”
As the director of the division of cardi- ology, Archer said the new system is al- ready being used as a recruitment tool. “This is a core research resource that we can show to our recruits, and now we can attract high-calibre researchers and retain the top researchers we already have.
“A great advantage to having this here,” Archer added, “is this is not equip- ment you can get access to with a grant — this is a core facility. It will attract industry and people in science to Alberta from many disciplines, from engineers to medi- cal doctors. Health care in the province will definitely improve because this sys- tem is here.”
Funding for the $12 million NMR Re- search Centre came from a variety of spon- sors, including the U of A, University Hos- pital Foundation, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Alberta Science and Research Authority, Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, Capital Health, the Toupin Foundation and Siemens Canada. =
Dr. Peter Allen (foreground) with members of his U of A team.
or Dr. Mark Glover, his grad student
Scott Williams and technician Ruth Green, that eureka moment many scien- tists hope for came during the middle of the night in Chicago. Glover, from the University of Alberta’s Department of Biochemistry, had been working on pro- ducing the first three-dimensional images of a critical portion of a protein, which, if defective, causes hereditary breast cancer.
His research team had been working on capturing the images for about three years but the most difficult part was crys- tallizing the protein in order to see it un- der X-rays. Once the picture could be seen, it would be easier for scientists to know how the protein, called BRCA1, prevents cells from becoming cancerous. For women, understanding BRCA1 should make it easier for doctors to design genetic screening programs to identify individuals at risk of developing breast cancer, and in turn detect it early.
Glover and his research team had made several trips to synchrotron centres in New York and Illinois, because at the time there was no facility in Canada with the proper equipment.
“We had been working for months at our home lab at the U of A to prepare crystals that we hoped would give us images of BRCA1,” said Glover. “We shipped these precious crystals to the synchrotron in Chicago for a two-day data collection trip. At the synchrotron, we worked around the clock collecting and processing our data. Finally, late in the evening at the end of our trip, we fi- nally saw the structure. It was definitely a eureka moment.”
That moment marks the first time sci- entists have been able to see a 3-D struc- ture of a portion of the BRCAI protein, a gene responsible for half of all hereditary breast cancers. In its normalcy, the gene has an unknown important function in the cell, but when it mutates it causes cancer.
“Our best guess is that it is involved in DNA damage repair, but we don’t know for sure,” said Glover.
For PhD student Scott Williams, being part of a team to see something before anyone else in the world did was exciting. “When we first saw it, we said, ‘oh, so that’s what it looks like,’ and then after that you realize there is more work to be done,” said Williams, who has been work- ing in Glover’s lab for five years. “Asa researcher, you always hope for something like this—to learn something that is so exciting for general knowledge is rare. The
Ground-breaking research by Dr. Mark Glover (front), PhD student Scott Williams and technician Ruth Green has led to an important step in early detection of breast cancer.
potential for this in developing diagnostic tools is great.”
Researchers have acknowledged that two ends of the protein seem to be what is causing the most damage. The U of A team worked on what is called the “C” terminus while a team in Washington studied the “N” terminus.
“Now that we have these images, it’s the first time we can try to understand in 3-D terms, what has caused this protein to mutate,” said Glover. “In the past, doctors didn’t have enough genetic evidence, so they would shrug their shoulders and say,
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‘I don’t know if this is a natural thing or if will lead to an enhanced risk of breast can- cer.’ They should now be able to say, ‘this one is going to cause breast cancer, while this one isn’t.’ It’s very important to long- term survival.”
The study is published in the current edition of Nature Structural Biology and was funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Initiative and the Al- berta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research. =
Ryan Smith
Ross Stirling is working on a device to keep track of a person’s exact location.
Grad student taking another step with foot sensor
Engineering student hopes to add GPS technology to footwear
By Ryan Smith
N ot too long ago, University of Alberta engineering professor Dr. Ken Fyfe developed a foot sensor to track the speed and distance a person runs or walks, which he sold to Nike. Now, a U of A engi- neering graduate student is trying to take the foot sensor one step further.
Ross Stirling is working on a prototype that incorporates Global Positioning Sys- tems (GPS) technology with the technol- ogy Fyfe developed, in order to improve tracking systems.
“You can track yourself with GPS pro- vided you are in touch with five satellites,” Stirling said. “But it doesn’t work if the satellite signal is interrupted, which hap- pens if you go into a big building or under large trees, for example.”
Stirling hopes that incorporating Fyfe’s technology will allow tracking to continue even when those GPS signals are lost.
As with Fyfe’s foot sensor, Stirling plans that the information gathered from the motion sensors worn on a person’s shoe will be sent to a small monitor worn on the wrist.
”This will be a personal navigation system that you can carry around, and it will always tell you where you are. It’s not meant to replace GPS, just supplement it,” said Fyfe, who is Stirling’s supervisor on the project.
“Ross is a hard worker, he’s enthusias- tic, and it should just be a matter of months before we have a prototype that we can test,” Fyfe added.
To help with his research, Stirling is one of 12 U of A graduate students, and 20 in the province, to be awarded the first- ever Alberta Ingenuity Fund studentship grants for graduate students. The newly formed fund was established by the Al- berta government to support science and engineering research, through a $500 mil- lion endowment.
”These studentships help keep Alber- ta’s brightest young people home and at- tract others to move here,” said Dr. Bill Bridger, president of the Alberta Ingenuity Fund. “The studentships are part of Alberta Ingenuity’s commitment to support re- search training and career opportunities.” m
U of A professor heads national physics lab
Lab tackles all the really big questions
By Ryan Smith
howing that patience gets rewarded,
University of Alberta physics professor Dr. John McDonald has been appointed as the new board chair of TRIUMF, Canada’s National Laboratory for Particle and Nu- clear Physics. The U of A physics professor has been involved with TRIUMF since its inception back in 1968.
“Ultimately, what we're trying to do at TRIUMF is understand the world we live in: how it started and how it will end, for example,” said McDonald.
McDonald describes TRIUMF as a na- tional laboratory consortium housed at the University of British Columbia. It includes five Canadian universities as core mem- bers, including the U of A, and five more associate members.
“We're becoming entrenched as the national laboratory for subatomic physics, which includes nuclear and particle phys- ics,” said McDonald of TRIUMF. “And it is very much our vision to continue this de- velopment.”
McDonald describes TRIUMF as “a world leader in radioactive beam physics,
which is important for the study of atoms that are so short-lived that you can’t study them using ordinary material in nature.”
TRIUMF is the support base for Cana- dian researchers conducting particle phys- ics experiments abroad. “We have espe- cially close ties with the CERN high-energy accelerator facility in Geneva,” he added.
’This prestigious appointment gives strong recognition to both Dr. McDonald and the University of Alberta,” said U of A Associate Vice-President (Research) Dr. Paul Sorenson. “It recognizes John’s out- standing research record in subatomic physics and his exemplary contributions to the subatomic physics community, both nationally and internationally.
”Dr. McDonald has been the Dean of Science and the Vice-President (Academic) at this university, and he is one of those rare people who is able to continue to be a presence in the international research com- munity in his field, as well as make a strong contribution as an administrator. Not many people can do both at sucha high level.” =
REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS
6 Communications — the effectiveness of both internal and external communications; 7 Other matters.
Should you wish to respond to the above is- sues, would you please forward your comments/ advice no later than October 22, 2001 to my at- tention at the address below:
Doug Owram
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
& Committee Chair
2-10 University Hall
Edmonton AB T6G 2J9
or E-Mail: provost@ualberta.ca
In addition, an open ‘Public Forum’ with the Dean has been scheduled for November 7, 2001 from 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. in Room 4-9 Business. At
direction for the faculty and achieve the stra- the Forum, the Dean will discuss his vision of the tegic goals of the faculty; Faculty for the next five years. Please watch for 2 Management - fairness, balance and effec- details. tiveness in decision-making affecting the Your views are important to us and | encour- direction of the faculty; effectiveness at set- age you to share your thoughts with the commit- ting priorities and dealing with issues; tee. Should you prefer to submit your comments 3 Personnel Management - issues dealing with to another committee member please feel free to the recruitment and retention of faculty, as do so. Please contact any member of the Dean well as the administration of all personnel in Review Committee or myself for additional infor-
As you know, Dr. Mike Percy’s first term as Dean of the Faculty of Business will end on June 30, 2002, therefore, a Review Committee has been established in accordance with University regula- tions. Dr. Percy has indicated that he intends to seek a second term in office.
At this point in its deliberations, the Review Committee is interested in your opinions about the state of the faculty under the leadership of the Dean. The Committee believes it is critical that all faculty, staff and students in the Faculty of Busi- ness have the opportunity to convey their views to the Committee.
More specifically, the Committee is interested in the following:
1 Leadership - ability to provide a vision and
the faculty; mation. 4 Contributions — the contributions of the dean Thank you for your assistance. in the faculty, university, community, and Doug Owram
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Chair, Dean Review Committee - Faculty of Business
professional field; 5 Development - the success of the faculty in achieving its goals with resources available;
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talks
Submit talks and events to Cora Doucette by 9 a.m. one week prior to publication. Fax 492-2997 or e-mail at cora.doucette@ualberta.ca .
ALBERTA CENTRE FOR WELL-BEING October 12, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Prosper and Live Long Educational Event, work- shop at Red Deer Lodge. “Does health = wealth?” For more information, please contact Eva Wolicki, (780) 427-6949.
AGRICULTURAL, FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE October 24, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Nutrition and Metabolism Research Seminar. Dr. Gregory Korbutt, Faculty of Medicine, will present seminar entitled “Islet transplantation. Future Direc- tions.” Classroom D (2F1.04) Walter Mackenzie Centre.
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES October 5, 12:00 noon
David Shorthouse, “Untangling the threads of boreal spider bioindication.” Room BS M-145, Bio- logical Sciences Building.
October 10, 12:00 noon
Peter Light, “KATP channels, in pancreas and smooth muscle.” Room G-116 Biological Sciences Building.
October 12, 12:00 noon
Paul Frost, “Stoichiometry of benthic food webs in littoral zones of boreal lakes.” Room BS M-145, Bio- logical Sciences Building.
October 12, 4:00 p.m.
Tom Evans, University of Colorado, “The regula- tion of embryonic polarity by mRNPs in C. elegans.” Room M-149 Biological Sciences Building.
October 19, 12:00 noon
Drew Hoysak, “Reproductive competition be- tween alternative male phenotypes in sockeye salmon: sperm wars and frequency-dependent may- hem.” M-149 Biological Sciences Building.
Molecular Biology and Genetics Research Group (part of the Genetics 605 seminar series)
October 19, 3:00 p.m. (refreshments available at 2:30)
Marco Marra, “An update on activities at the British Columbia Cancer Agency Genome Sequence Centre.” Room V-128, Physics V-Wing. Also part of the Biological Sciences Departmental Seminar Series.
October 19, 3:00 p.m. (refreshments available at 2:30)
Marco Marra, “An update on activities at the British Columbia Cancer Agency Genome Sequence Centre.” Room V-128, Physics V-Wing. Also part of the Genetics 605 Seminar Series.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING October 17, 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Nigel Shrive, Department of Civil Engineer- ing, University of Calgary. Topic: “The Mechanics of the Knee.” Room 231 Civil and Electrical Engineering Building.
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, VISITING SPEAKER SEMINAR October 5, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jeff Gramlich, University of Hawaii, “Taxes, Keiretsu Affiliation, and Income Shifting.” Room 1-06 Business Building.
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Poster Launch of our new 2001-02 print,
“Belonging”
created by
Richard Siemens Photographer & U of A employee
to be held at the Office of Human Rights, 289 CAB
Thursday, October 18, 2001 3-5 pm
Refreshments will be provided!
CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF UKRAINIAN STUDIES October 14, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion on “The Current State and Future of Ukrainian Studies.” Panelists: Dr. Andreas Kappeler, University of Vienna, Drs. Frank Sysyn and Oleh IInytzkyj, from the University of Alberta. Moderator: Dr. Zenon Kohut, Director, Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies. St. Michael Room, Chateau Louis Hotel and Conference Centre, 11727 Kingsway Avenue. As seating for this event is lim- ited, please confirm your attendance by 10 Octo- ber by contacting The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, 492-2972; e-mail: cius@ualberta.ca
DEPARTMENT OF CELL BIOLOGY October 15, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
AHFMR Guest Speaker Dr. Andrew Simmonds, University of Toronto, speaking on “Linking intracel- lular MRNA localization and secreted protein signaling activity. Apical localization of wingless transcripts is required for Wingless signaling.” Room 5-10 Medical Sciences Building.
CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES October 17, 3:30 PM
Dr. Naoki Tanaka, President, 21st Century Public Policy Institute, "Japan in the Global Economy The Political and Economic Implications of Integration" Faculty Club, Saskatachewan Room.
CENTRE FOR RESEARCH ON LITERACY October 12, 3:00 p.m.
Dr. Beth Young presents research seminar “Re- search about Part-Time Work: Implications for Lit- eracy Educators.” Room 651a Education South.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE, RELIGION, FILM/MEDIA STUDIES
October 12, 8:00 p.m.
Rey Chow, Andrew W. Mellon Professor of the Humanities and Professor of Comparative Literature and Modern Culture and Media, Brown University, “Sentimental Returns: On the Uses of the Everyday in the Recent Films of Zhang Yimou and Wong Kar- wai.” Room 1-5 Business Building.
October 12-14, 2001
International Conference on Chinese Transnationalism. Old Arts Building. Programme information: www.humanities.ualberta.ca/ comparative_literature, or maria@ualberta.ca
JOHN DOSSETOR HEALTH ETHICS CENTRE October 19, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Health Ethics Seminars. “Ethical Issues in Work- ing with Vulnerable Populations.” Presented by Doris Kieser, M.A. Theology, M.A. Counselling. Room 207, Heritage Medical Research Centre.
EDUCATIONAL POLICY STUDIES October 17, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Visiting Scholar, Dr. Ben Levin, Deputy Minister, Manitoba Education, presents: “Knowledge and Ac- tion in Education Policy and Politics.” Room 106 Edu- cation South.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Department of English hosting Distinguished Visitor Jan Radway, Duke University.
October 5, 7:30 p.m.
Town and Gown presentation at Orlando Books, 10123 - 82 Avenue, 432-7633. “Girls, Zines, and the Struggle to Fabricate New Subjectivities in an Age of Unceasing Circulation.”
HISTORY AND CLASSICS October 11, 3:30 p.m.
Dr. Haijo Westra, University of Calgary, “Alonso de la Vera Cruz on Native Title and Sovereignty in Post-Conquest Mexico: A Comparison with the Su- preme Court of Canada’s Decision in Delgamuukw V. British Columbia.” Humanities Centre, L2.
MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY October 16, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.
The 2001 Honourable Mr. Justice Michael O’Byrne/AHFMR Lectures on Law, Medicine and Eth- ics. Jocelyn Downie, Dalhousie University, will present the lecture, “Promises and Perils: Health Re- search in the New Millennium.” Room 207 Heritage Medical Research Building.
MODERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURAL STUDIES: GERMANIC, ROMANCE, SLAVIC
Professor Mario Perniola, University of Rome, EFF Distinguished Visiting Professor Fall 2001, will speak on: “The Cultural Turn in Art and Catholicism.”
October 9, Cultural Turn in Art.
October 11, Artistic Value and “Grand Style.” October 16, Cultural Turns in Aesthetics. October 18, Cultural Turns in Catholicism.
All lectures are in the Senate Chamber (Arts 326) beginning at 15:30. Please contact Professor Massimo Verdicchio for further information: 492-9203, 439-7119, or at massimo.verdicchio@ualberta.ca
PHILOSOPHY COLLOQUIUM October 5, 3:00 p.m.
Gordon Christie, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, speaking on “The Use of Power Through Discourse: Colonialism and Canadian Courts.” Room 4-29 Humanities Centre.
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS October 12, 3:15 p.m.
Dr. George Crabtree, Agronne National Labora- tory, presents “Flow Dynamics in Vortex Matter.” Room V-129 Physics Building.
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY October 12, 3:00 p.m.
Dr. Dean Befus, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, presents “Spit Is A Happening: Neuro-en- docrine Regulation of a Prohormone-Derived Peptide with Anti-inflammatory Activities.” Room 207 Herit- age Medical Research Centre.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES October 10, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Nicola Cherry presents “Occupational Expo- sure to Solvents and Male Fertility Studies Com- pleted: in Progress and yet to Come.” Classroom D, (2F 1.04) Walter Mackenzie Centre.
October 17, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
PHS Students’ Association (PHSSA): Speaker and Title TBA. Classroom D (2F 1.04) Walter Mackenzie Centre.
DEPARTMENT OF RURAL ECONOMY October 11, 3:00 p.m.
Vernon Ruttan, University of Minnesota, presents “The Role of Government in Technology Develop- ment.” Room 550, General Services Building.
UNIVERSITY TEACHING SERVICES October 9, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
John Hoddinott, Biological Sciences, workshop on: “Course Design: A Constructivist Approach” in 281 Central Academic Building.
October 10, 12:05 to 1:00 p.m.
Sandra Halme, Public Affairs, as part of the UTS Brown Bag Lunch Series, will present: “You Want to Quote Me?” in 219 Central Academic Building.
October 10, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Rene Day, Nursing, workshop on “Developing Your Teaching Dossier” in 281 Central Academic Building.
October 11, 4:15 to 6:15 p.m.
Jack Scott and Lorna Ash, DiTRL Laboratory, Bio- logical Sciences, workshop on: “Create a Poster to Showcase Your Ideas” in Technology Training Centre.
October 15, 4:15 to 6:15 p.m.
Susan Stein, Computing and Network Services, workshop on “ WebCT: Building an Online Course” in Technology Training Centre.
October 16, 4:15 to 6:15 p.m.
Alex Nagorski, Computing and Network Services, workshop on managing your email: “Taming the Elec- tronic Tiger” in Technology Training Centre.
October 17, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Wayne Renke, Law, discussion on “Teaching With Cases” in 281 Central Academic Building.
October 18, 12:05 to 1:00 p.m.
Sharon Compton, Dentistry, as part of the UTS Brown Bag Lunch Series, will present: “Expressing the Mentor Within Yourself” in 219 Central Academic Building.
October 18, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Robert Aucoin, Rehabilitation Medicine, discus- sion on “Issues in Distance Learning: Can we Debunk Some of the Myths?” in 243 Central Academic Building.
WOMEN’S STUDIES October 5, 12:00 noon
Nicole Brossard, “Around Silence and Precious Words.” Room L-3 Humanities Centre.
Please send notices attention Folio 6th Floor General Services Building, University of Alberta, T6G 2H1 or e-mail public.affairs@ualberta.ca. Notices should be received by 3 p.m. one week prior to publication.
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY FUND
The International Activity Fund (IAF) was estab- lished to support University of Alberta faculty and staff participating in exchange activities with the university's many partner institutions around the world. The IAF aims to facilitate projects that will help develop sustainable relationships between the University of Alberta and partner institutions. The funds may be used for travel by either the U of A staff member or a visitor from the partner institution for support of short-term visits for joint research col- laboration, or other worthwhile academic purposes.
Support from the IAF will ideally complement support from the applicant's faculty or department, and the institution to which they propose to go.
Note: The IAF only applies to those institutions which the U of A has formal agreements with. For more information please contact:
University of Alberta International,
1204 College Plaza
Tel: 492-5840
e-mail: cecilia.martinez@ualberta.ca
Application deadline: November 1, 2001
For complete University of Alberta job listings visit: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/
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CAMPUS OBSERVATORY
The Campus Observatory, roof and 7th floor of the Physics Building, is open for the 2001-2002 aca- demic year. Open to everyone on Thursday evenings (except exam and holiday periods) beginning at 8:00 p.m. Special nighttime or daytime group visits can be arranged for other days and times. The Observatory will be open regardless of weather conditions. On cloudy nights a slide show can be substituted for tel- escopic observing. Reservations not required. For additional information, please contact Adam Pigeon, S.P.A.C.E. (Students Promoting Astronomy Culture and Education) - new club formed by the under- graduate student volunteers, apigeon@ualberta.ca, or Doug Hube, 492-5410, or Sharon Morsink, 492- 3987.
CANADIAN COCHRANE SYMPOSIUM 2001
The Canadian Cochrane Symposium 2001 will be held in Edmonton, Alberta November 22-24, 2001. Location: Bernard Snell Hall. Times: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Symposium will include presentations and hands-on sessions focused on the theme of “Market- ing the Evidence” for good healthcare decision mak- ing. Speakers will cover the Canadian and Interna- tional perspectives of this topic. For more informa- tion, please visit the Symposium website at: http:// www.ualberta.ca/CCNC/symposium2001
CANADIAN CONGRESS ON LEISURE RESEARCH
10th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research
May 22-25, 2002
The triennial CCLR, sponsored by the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies and hosted by the University of Alberta Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, will be held in Edmonton. General information on the Congress, as well as specific infor- mation on the recently announced Call for Papers, can be found at www.eas.ualberta./cclr10/
CAREER AND PLACEMENT SERVICES
Jump Start Your Career with the following Career Forums: Chemistry, Wednesday, October 10th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in 243 Central Academic Building. Scientific Research, Thursday, October 11th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in 243 Central Academic Building. Tickets: $4 in advance at CaPS, 2-100 Students’ Union Building, $5 at the door. Win a door prize! Key- note speakers — Network with industry experts! Free refreshments and snacks.
Jump Start Your Career with the following Workshops:
Creating Resumes and Cover Letters That Work! Saturday, October 6th, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, 4-02 Stu- dents’ Union Building.
Career Decision Making Strategies, Saturday, October 6, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2-100 Students’ Union Building.
Interview Skills, Saturday, October 6th, 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4-02 Students’ Union Building.
Creative Work Search Strategies, Thursday, Oc- tober 11th, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 4-02 Students’ Un- ion Building.
Receive a free individual Consultation! Please pre-register at CaPS, 2-100 Students’ Union Building, www.ualberta.ca/caps
CLASSROOM OUTREACH PRESENTATIONS
The Edmonton Science Outreach Network (ESON) and the Association of Women in Engineering and Science (AWES) are presenting a how-to seminar on classroom outreach presentations for profession- als in the science, engineering and technology fields. Come and hear experienced classroom presenters speak about their experiences and pick up some practical tips on giving classroom presentations. Speakers:
David Cass, 3M Scholar, University of Alberta
Marcella deJong, Process Engineer, Dow Canada
Liz Hopchin, Grade 4 Teacher, Glenora school
October 17, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Classroom 340, Chemical and Materials Engi- neering Building. Parking available in Windsor Car Park. Cost: Free; beverages and light snacks will be available.
EMILY CARR COUNTRY MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION
Multimedia Presentation by photographer Courtney Milne at the Provincial Museum on Novem- ber 14, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Hope Foundation of Alberta. For tickets call 492-1222. Tick- ets $18.00 (early), $20.00 (at the door).
EXHIBITION
The Canadian Centre for Austrian and Central European Studies and the Department of Art and De- sign of the University of Alberta are pleased to present a parallel travelling exhibition at the Fine Arts Building, 2nd and 3rd floor hallways, from Au- gust 2 to October 8, 2001. Exhibit features 92 fac- simile prints of graphic works and watercolours by Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) and his controversial younger contemporary, Egon Schiele (1890-1918) from the Albertina Collection of Graphic Art, Vienna. Gallery hours: weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun- day 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Closed Statutory Holidays. For further information please contact the Canadian Cen-
tre for Austrian and Central European Studies, 492- 9408. Email: ccauces@ualberta.ca
EXHIBITION
Exhibition “Drawing Cristina.” Margaret Brooks: PhD candidate, Elementary Education and Art and Design. Dates: October 2 to 14, 2001. FAB Gallery, 89 Avenue and 112 Street. Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (Closed Monday, Saturday, and statutory holidays).
Exhibition “Fields of Light.” Patrick Bulas, MFA Printmaking. Dates: October 2 to 14, 2001. FAB Gal- lery, 89 Avenue and 112 Street. Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (Closed Monday, Saturday, and statutory holi- days).
EXHIBITION
McMullen Gallery, University of Alberta Hospital, featuring “Big and Brave” from August 25 to Novem- ber 4, 2001. This exhibit demonstrates what print art- ists can create when faced with a challenge. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sat- urday and Sunday, 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. The McMullen Gallery is located at 8440 — 112 Street. For more in- formation, please contact Dawn McLean, dmclean@cha.ab.ca or Michelle Casavant, mcasavan@cha.ab.ca Telephone: 407-7152.
FACULTY OF EXTENSION
A ceremony and celebration marking the 90th anniversary of Marshall McLuhan’s birth in Edmonton and the inauguration of the Herbert Marshall McLuhan Graduate Student Award will be held Fri- day, October 12, 2001 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in Room 2-36 University Extension Centre. All are wel- come. For more information, contact Dianne Conrad at 492-1501, email: dianne.conrad@ualberta.ca
LUNCH & LEARN PRESENTATIONS
Health Recovery Support Unit, Human Resources
October 9, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Brian Forbes, Wilson Banwell, presents “Under- standing Addictions.”
October 11, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (Part 2 of 3)
Jill Caston, Lousage Institute, presents “Parenting Skills for Today’s Challenges.”
October 17, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Shirley Vandersteen, Chandler Haave Vandersteen Carter, presents “Stop Fighting!”
Presentations take place in Heritage Lounge, Athabasca Hall. Cost: Free! Snacks and cold beverages will be provided. Seating is limited. To register or for more information contact Sarah Treby, 492-0659 or email: sarah.treby@hrs.ualberta.ca. Self Help Informa- tion Line, 492-8444 or visit our web site www.hrs.ualberta.ca/efap/news/ for an updated list of all workshops and other offerings.
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
October 5, 8:00 p.m.
The Primavera Trio, Hiromi Takahashi, oboe; John Mahon, clarinet; Diane Persson, bassoon. Ad- mission: $7/student/senior, $12/adult.
October 14, 2:00 p.m.
The third annual Alumni Reunion Concert featur- ing Music Department Alumni.
October 15, 8:00 p.m.
The Grant MacEwan College and the University of Alberta Jazz Bands. An Evening of Big Band Jazz.
October 19, 8:00 p.m.
Music at Convocation Hall. Nan Hughes, soprano, Janet Scott Hoyt, piano. Admission $7/student/sen- ior, $12/adult.
Unless otherwise indicated, admission: $5/stu- dent/senior, $10/adult. Convocation Hall, Arts Build- ing. All concerts and events are subject to change without notice. Please call 492-0601 to confirm con- cert information.
PHILOSOPHERS’ CAFE
Saturday, October 13, 1:30 p.m.
Bev Dahlby, Economics, presents “Should Alberta eliminate its personal income tax and replace it with a sales tax?” Room 2-37 Humanities Centre.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION
Research Participants Wanted. Volunteers aged 50 and up are invited to participate in a research study. Men and women who are currently NOT exer- cising regularly, and who wish to do so, are invited to take part in a one year research project starting this fall. Purpose of study is to monitor personal motiva- tion for physical activity and how some people may talk themselves out of participating. The study has ethics approval from the Faculty of Physical Educa- tion and Recreation. To register or obtain more infor- mation, call Dr. Sandy Cousins at 492-8507.
STANDARD FIRST AID/HEARTSAVER COURSES
The Office of Environmental Health & Safety has arranged for Standard First Aid/Heartsaver courses to be held on campus once again this year. The training is comprised of two full-day sessions (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) with morning, lunch and afternoon breaks. The cost is $80.00 per person. The first course will be held in early April and the last at the end of October. Registration is limited due to classroom size. For fur- ther information and registration forms please call
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STUDIO THEATRE
From November 1 to 10, 2001, Canadian play- wright Deborah Porter's “Flowers” will be presented at the Timms Centre. This story is based on the tragic lives of the Dionne quintuplets as they become adults and come to terms with their haunting past. All evening performances begin at 8:00 p.m. Mati- nees on the second Thursday of each run begin at 12:30 p.m. For more information, please call the Box Office at 492-2495. The Box Office is open Tuesdays to Fridays, noon to 5:00 p.m. Studio Theatre is lo- cated in the world-class Timms Centre for the Arts, on the corner of 87 Avenue and 112 Street.
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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.
DEAN FACULTY OF LAW
The University of Alberta invites applications and nominations for the position of dean of the Fac- ulty of Law. The dean of the Faculty of Law also holds the title of Wilbur Fee Bowker Professor of Law.
The University of Alberta has a driving vision, shared by the Faculty of Law: to be indisputably rec- ognized, nationally and internationally, as one of Canada’s finest universities and among a handful of the world’s best.
The Faculty of Law is the oldest law faculty in Western Canada, having been founded in 1912. It is proud of its tradition of excellence, the distinction of its academic program and the success and contribu- tions of its graduates. The faculty is one of Canada’s finest law schools and is dedicated to forging an in- ternational reputation for research and teaching ex- cellence. The faculty is in a renewal and growth phase. The faculty is closely affiliated with outstand- ing and energetic institutes and centres: the Health Law Institute; the Alberta Law Reform Institute; the International Ombudsman Institute; the Canadian Forum for Civil Justice and the Centre for Constitu- tional Studies. The faculty has an active Indigenous Law Program.
The Faculty of Law offers programs leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Master of Laws (LLM), in addition to a combined Master of Business Administration Bachelor of Laws degree (MBA/LLB).
The dean is the senior officer of the faculty and also a senior administrative officer of the University of Alberta. The dean provides leadership to the fac- ulty and support to others who lead centres, pro- grams and institutes within the faculty. This involves the creation, development and maintenance of an environment in which the mission and vision of the university are supported at the faculty level. The dean is also responsible for conveying the vision and mandate of the faculty to the university community, the legal community and to the community at large.
The dean reports to the provost and vice-presi- dent (academic) of the University of Alberta and is responsible for the supervision and administration of the academic program, budget and all activities of the faculty. Candidates should have a demonstrated capacity for collegial leadership, strong academic record, proven administrative ability and must be committed to excellence in teaching, research and service. The dean must also be capable of develop- ing a warm relationship with alumni of the faculty.
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The appointment will take effect July 1, 2002 or as soon thereafter as possible.
Written nominations or applications, accompa- nied in the latter case by a résumé of qualifications and experience, and the names of three referees should be submitted by December 1, 2001 to
Dr. D.R. Owram, Provost and Vice-President
(Academic),
2-10 University Hall,
University of Alberta,
Edmonton AB.,
Canada,
T6G 2)9
Or by electronic mail to provost@ualberta.ca.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
OFFICER DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
The Department of Psychology at the University of Alberta invites applications for the position of ad- ministrative professional officer. Reporting to the de- partment chair, the APO is accountable for the provi- sion of efficient and effective administrative support for teaching and research programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: budget planning and analysis; overseeing student programs, timetabling and registration; co-ordinating, directing and assess- ing the performance of support staff; providing ex- ecutive assistance to the chair and associate chairs; analyzing and interpreting university, faculty, depart- ment, and program policies. The APO takes responsi- bility for challenging projects, varying in scope, that assist the department in meeting its mission, and s/ he must be able to represent the department appro- priately at various levels.
This position will be of interest to highly moti- vated, enthusiastic and energetic individuals who possess excellent leadership, organizational, analyti- cal and communication skills, and who are recog- nized for their ability to work positively and effec- tively with individuals and groups at all levels, both in the diverse university community and externally.
Qualified applicants will have a university degree and several years of directly related experience. Profi- ciency in a Windows computer environment (MSWord, Excel and Access) and in university PeopleSoft (EPIC, PISCES and OASIS), as well as famili- arity with academic, financial and human resources policies and procedures are essential. Administrative experience related to teaching and research pro- grams that involve lab facilities and work experience programs is highly desirable.
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This position has a salary range from $41,461- 65,653, commensurate with qualifications and expe- rience. The application deadline is October 19, 2001.
Letters of application, including a résumé and the names of three references, should be sent in con- fidence to:
Dr. Douglas S Grant,
Chair, Department of Psychology,
P217 Biological Sciences Building,
University of Alberta,
Edmonton AB.,
T6G 2E9
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALBERTA NETWORK FOR PROTEOMICS INNOVATION
The Alberta Network for Proteomics Innovation (ANPI) is a not-for-profit organization formed by the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and Uni- versity of Lethbridge for the promotion of proteomics and related research in Alberta. ANPI is seeking a full-time executive director who would:
* manage the administrative and fiscal operations of ANPI, * provide executive leadership and direction to
ANPI staff,
* work with sponsors to generate external re- search funding for ANPI projects, and
* promote ANPI to the academic community, partner funding agencies, and media interests.
This is an administrative professional position for a one-year term with the possibility of renewal. The 2001-2002 salary range for the position is $37,400 - $60,200. The starting date is negotiable depending on availability and the successful candi- date can be based in any of the three Alberta univer- sity cities.
Applicants should possess a university educa- tion; experience in university administration, govern- ment relations, fund development, and an effective ability to develop new initiatives would be desirable.
Inquiries, written nominations for the position, and applications supported by a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees should be submitted, on or before the application deadline of October 22, 2001 to:
Dr. Bill McBlain,
Chair, Board of Directors of the
Alberta Network for Proteomics Innovation and
Associate Vice-President (Research),
University of Alberta,
3-5 University Hall; ~
Edmonton, AB.,
T6G 2J9
bill. mcblain@ualberta.ca
Tel.: (780) 492-5320; FAX: (780) 492-3189
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR CAPITAL PROGRAMS / PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
The department of capital programs is account- able for the development, allocation and expendi-
ture of the University of Alberta's capital budget. The project management office (PMO) is a division of the department of capital programs that is responsible for the design and construction of capital projects and programs on campus.
Reporting to the director of capital programs, the associate director, CP/PMO, is accountable for strategic and tactical planning, co-ordination, super- vision and management of project management within the capital renovations division through con- firming project scope; preparing and receiving ex- penditure authorization; overseeing final project de- sign; creation of construction drawings; estimating project costs; administering the tender call and con- tract award process (with supply management serv- ices); managing the construction; quality control; commissioning and warranty inspection phases prior to project turnover to facilities management. The incumbent is accountable for ensuring that estab- lished design and construction standards are incor- porated into all capital renovation projects. The in- cumbent will manage the university's safety codes quality management program (QMP) for the man- agement of building code requirements.
In conjunction with capital and strategic plan- ning services, facilities management, computing and network services and the technology resources group, the incumbent will perform a leadership role in achieving an effective, efficient, consolidated and consistent approach to capital planning, allocation and expenditures in support of the University of Al- berta’s academic, research and business goals.
The associate director, capital programs / project management office has direct involvement in the development and implementation of perform- ance measures in support of the department's key strategic initiatives and co-ordinates the develop- ment of resources and the delivery of knowledge to implement and continue the application of project management principles on an enterprise-wide basis.
The associate director supervises the work of four project managers, three construction co- ordinators, eight architectural, electrical and me- chanical technologists and one clerical support staff.
The ideal candidate will have a B.Sc. in Engineer- ing, be a professional engineer registered with APEGGA and have a minimum of 15 years’ experience, generally in design and construction, and specifically and extensively as a professional project manager. General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, architec- tural, and structural building systems as well as knowl- edge in building and related codes are an asset.
This is an administrative professional officer po- sition and the salary range for this position is cur- rently established at $49,219 to $77,933.
Résumés should be sent to:
Colleen Warren, administrative assistant,
Department of Capital Programs,
4-80 General Services Building,
University of Alberta,
Edmonton, AB.,
T6G 2H1
The deadline for applications is 4 p.m., October 12, 2001
SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF LAW
Lewis Klar’s term as dean of the faculty of law will end on June 30, 2002 and an advisory Selec- tion Committee has been established in accord- ance with university regulations to begin the search for a new dean.
At this point in its deliberations, the selection committee needs your opinions on the leadership needs of the faculty in the years ahead and any other key issues. Individuals are urged to contact members of the committee, or write to me as chair, to express your views on priorities of the faculty, current issues, and the future direction of the faculty. In order to facilitate the committee’s work, could | please ask that you submit your comments by November 2, 2001.
In addition, individuals who may wish to stand as a candidate are invited to apply. Indi- viduals may also nominate others who they feel would be suitable candidates.
The selection of a dean is vital to the success of the faculty. | would therefore ask you all to take the
time, even at this hectic point in the academic year, to give some thought to the future of your faculty.
Your views are important to us and will be solicited again later in the process with an oppor- tunity, at that time, to meet and question our final short-listed candidates at public forums. Thank you for your assistance.
Please forward your comments to the ad- dress below or to any member of the Dean Selec- tion Committee (contact information below):
Doug Owram
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
2-10 University Hall
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2J9
E-Mail: provost@ualberta.ca
Doug Owram
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Chair, Dean Selection Committee Faculty of Law
DEAN SELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP, FACULTY OF LAW
Contact Information: Doug Owram Paul Sorenson
Shannon O'Byrne Linda Reif
June Ross Sharon Brintnell Chris Veale Debbie Szatylo Eric Macklin Kim Wilson
provost@ualberta.ca paul.sorenson@ualberta.ca ellen.macdonald @ualberta.ca mlitman@law.ualberta.ca sobyrne@law.ualberta.ca lreif@law.ualberta.ca june.ross@law.ualberta.ca sharon.brintnell@ualberta.ca cveale@ualberta.ca dszatylo@telusplanet.net emacklin@duncanandcraig.com kjwilson@law.ualberta.ca
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Students renovated campus observatory
Photos: Marcus Bence
By Jacqueline Janelle
ince 1977 the University of Alberta’s
amateur astronomers have been roll-
ing the roof off the seventh floor of the Physics Building and treating the pub- lic to an up-close look at the night sky. Every Thursday evening after 8 p.m. any- one is welcome at the Campus Observa- tory to turn their gaze skyward. From its inception, the program has depended almost entirely on undergraduate student volunteers and the tireless enthusiasm of Dr. Doug Hube, professor and associate chair in the Department of Physics.
The observatory consists of two per- manently mounted telescopes and a number of smaller portable instruments. The west end of the seventh floor corridor has exhibits devoted to all things astro- nomical: the space program, NASA TV, models, posters, and lots of pretty pic- tures. Last August, while Hube was away on holiday, the undergraduate volunteers re-arranged, upgraded, and introduced new exhibits. “Most of the time we iden- tify things that have to be changed — and don’t get around to changing them,” said Hube. “It was a very pleasant surprise.” The improvements to the exhibits are an ongoing process. The students try to keep
the information current; they would like, for example, to introduce an exhibit on the International Space Station, but time and money are always a problem. The summer flurry of renovations can, in part, be attributed to the volun- teers formalizing their existence. No longer a loose group of nebula-keeners, they are now an official Student’s Union sponsored club: SPACE (Students Pro- moting Astronomy Culture and Educa- tion). “The observatory has become our hang out and we want it to work,” said club president Adam Pigeon. The ap- proximately 25 SPACE members come from a surprising mix of faculties, rang- ing from comparative literature to com- puter science. “The physicists are becom- ing a minority in the group,” laughs Pi- geon, a fourth-year philosophy student. The club looks after the maintenance of the observatory and its displays. Mem- bers plan various astronomical excursions throughout the year, including a ‘dark skies’ camping trip —- when they head up north, away from Edmonton’s city lights, with sleeping bags, tents, and telescopes. Light pollution — excess or inefficient lighting — is an ongoing problem for as- tronomers as it dilutes the view of the sky at night. Hube says the Campus Observa- tory is nevertheless nicely situated: “We're located in the centre of the city, of course, but we’re close to probably the darkest part of the river valley so the sky is not too bad.” SPACE plans to petition
the city to limit light pollution down- town. “Here on campus the amount of light is great,” said Pigeon. “But we get a lot from across the river. There’s a lot of unnecessary light, especially from the factories.”
SPACE volunteers use the Thursday public sessions to educate viewers about the effects of light pollution. Their main function, however, is to act as guides to the stars. All have completed Astronomy of the Solar System (ASTRO 120) and are comfortably conversant in the night skies. They position the observatory’s tel- escopes and provide explanations for neophyte observers. For many, simply looking through a telescope is a thrill unto itself. “This time of year we’re look- ing at M-13, which is a globular cluster,”
said Pigeon, “Later in the year we will be looking at the Orion nebula, Jupiter, Sat- urn, Uranus...” The list goes on. The ob- servatory also has facilities for safely ex- amining the sun during the day. SPACE is happy to make arrangements for day or night-time viewing for groups. Pigeon warns that to enjoy the views offered through the telescopes, it is essential to dress for the weather, especially if there’s a little wind.
There’s a bit of friendly competition amongst the current crop of student vol- unteers. They have set themselves some challenges for finding objects through the telescopes; as a consequence their skills as observers — and guides — continue to im- prove. “I’ll be an amateur astronomer for life,” said Pigeon “Space is just cool.” =
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
niversity lecture halls, libraries
and laboratories are centres of
learning and discovery where
we collaborate to create new
knowledge. Knowledge is a process of relentless searching and seeking to understand and improve the human condi- tion. It is ideas and imagination shaped by trial and error. However, knowledge can only be used to its full capacity if it transcends the borders of academia. It is our responsibility as a university to actively transmit that knowl- edge, sharing new knowledge with commu- nity members and drawing from them their knowledge so together we can put those ideas to work.
The University of Alberta's first President, Dr. Henry Marshall Tory recognized the im- portance of this responsibility, proclaiming, “The people demand that knowledge shall not be the concern of scholars alone. The uplift- ing of the whole people shall be its final goal. This should be the concern of all educated people. It shall never be forgotten.” Ninety- three years later, the University of Alberta has not forgotten.
Our Report to the Community is one way we share knowledge with you. Here you will find stories and examples of professors, researchers, students, staff, volunteers and do- nors creating new knowledge.
At the University of Alberta, we also trans- mit knowledge in other, less public ways. We
Board OF GOVERNORS | Eric Newell, Chair Lloyd Malin, Chair
Rod Fraser, President
John Ferguson, Chancellor
ME 2) a a oe Lynda Achtem, Support Staff
Representative
Walter Allegretto, Academic Representative (to December 2000)
Fred Barth, Public Representative
Chris Burrows, Student Representative (from May 2001)
Leslie Church, Student representative (to April 2001)
Mark Cormier, Student Representative (to April 2001)
Peter Graham, Alumni Representative (to June 2001)
Ross Grieve, Public Representative Brian Heidecker, Public Representative
Reuben Kaufman, Academic Representative (from January 2001)
Oryssia Lennie, Public Representative
John Mah, Public Representative
Shannon McEwen, Student Representative (to April 2001)
Ove Minsos, Public Representative Sandy Murray, Senate Representative Fordyce Pier, Academic Representative Catherine Roozen, Public Representative
Chris Samuel, Student Representative (from May 2001)
Craighton Twa, Public Representative
Brad Wuetherick, Student Representative (from May 2001)
Ralph Young, Alumni Representative (from July 2001)
partner with entrepreneurs, giving them the opportunity to test and advance their inven- tions and technological developments, so that our knowledge can grow together. Our MicroFab Lab is a nanotechnology facility where researchers manipulate atoms and mol- ecules to develop products thousands of times smaller than a human hair. It is an open- access facility, which means anyone can use it. During the last two years, 178 researchers from 49 research groups, six Canadian uni- versities and 11 different companies used our MicroFab Lab.
Another way we put knowledge to work in the marketplace is through forming new companies based on University of Alberta- developed technologies and know-how. Since 1963, University of Alberta research has resulted in the creation of 66 spin-off compa- nies. While these companies bring licensing revenue to our university, our goal is to see university knowledge benefit the community.
More innovations are in the works. Since 1994, University of Alberta research grants and contracts have totaled $1.6 billion. Since 1995- 96, our research funding has increased 96.1 per cent, to $255.5 million. This investment has made us one of Canada’s largest research-intensive universities, and has per- mitted us to achieve outstanding research suc- cesses, but has also brought accompanying challenges. Last year our indirect research
costs, such as the upkeep of libraries, labora-
tory space and equipment, were estimated at $79 million. As a result of this sizeable and unfunded impact on our operating budget, we are working with the federal government to encourage the establishment of a national fund that will help all Canadian universities cover indirect research costs.
The University of Alberta has many suc- cesses of which we are very proud, but we continue to face many challenges in the struggle to uphold our commitment to excel- lence and remain competitive. The investment required to provide our students with a world- class education continues to increase. We face an intensely competitive North American and world market for outstanding students, fac- ulty and staff, and we are intent on recruiting and retaining the very best from Alberta, Canada and the rest of the world. Further- more, as a growing centre of teaching and research excellence, our laboratory and teach- ing facilities must be continually upgraded and expanded to provide our students with state-of-the-art labs and classrooms. Our do- nor community has increasingly demon- strated its generous appreciation of our efforts, and with our forthcoming fundraising cam- paign we intend to show that your investment in the University of Alberta pays dividends throughout our society, making us worthy of your support.
Our vision to be indisputably recognized, in teaching, research and community service,
nationally and internationally, as one of Canada’s finest universities and amongst a handful of the world’s best is indeed aggres- sive. Yet, as this Report to the Community dem- onstrates through the ideas, imagination and relentless search for knowledge that charac-
terize this dynamic, research-intensive univer- sity, we are making enormous strides toward the fulfillment of this vision.
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Roderick D. Fraser, PhD President
REPORT CARD 2000/2001
Opened in 1908, the University of Alberta is one of Canada’s largest research-intensive uni- versities. The university is situated in Edmonton, the vibrant, cosmopolitan capi- tal of the province of Alberta. The Metro area has a population of more than r million.
The University of Alberta serves more than 30,000 students in 200 undergraduate pro- grams and 170 graduate programs.
The University of Alberta provided almost $2 million in bursaries (non-repayable grants)
in 2000-01 to help students in financial need, aside from the bursary components of gradu- ate assistantships, part of a $42-million pack- age of scholarships, bursaries and awards.
Some highlights of the year include:
%» The University of Alberta maintains its position as the fifth-largest employer in the Edmonton area. University research fund- ing is responsible for the creation of more than 11,000 jobs across the province.
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* Bringing students in from around the world helps the process of attaining and develop- ing knowledge. This year the University of Alberta was the first North American uni- versity to join the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN). Established by the World Bank at a cost of gro million (U.S.) per year, the GDLN expands the abil- ity of governments, development agencies and academics to share expertise. The net- work now links multimedia centres in 26 countries, and others are in the waiting.
The university also signed an agreement with the Organization of American States to bring top international students to Edmonton. The Americas Leadership Fel- lowship Program agreement will fund up to 10 researchers and scholars from Latin America and the Caribbean to conduct their masters, doctoral, or postdoctoral _ training. A recent delegation to Mexico es- tablished new scholarships with private foundations and universities.
*» The University of Alberta is changing the way it plans for the future by developing four-year strategic plans on a department- by-department basis—an initiative viewed with such enthusiasm by the provincial gov- ernment that all post-secondary institutions in Alberta are being asked to follow suit.
The provincial government itself runs on three-year plans, so it will be notified of emerging issues a year ahead of time.
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5: Networks of Centres of Excellence, 2001
6: Canadian Association of University Business Officers, 1998-99
7: Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union, 1990 to 2000 8: Statistics Canada, 1998-99
For more information on the University of Alberta look up our Internet site at http://www.ualberta.ca .
LITTLE THINGS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
t is considered the launch pad for a new
industrial revolution. Nanotechnology,
the science of manufacturing structures
from the molecular level, will allow
scientists to develop everything from stronger nails to computers that operate on light instead of electricity.
And the University of Alberta has been named Canada’s nanotechnology centre, with joint federal-provincial funding worth $120 million over the next five years followed by $12 million per year in federal funding.
To demonstrate the scale they are working at, University of Alberta technicians carved a university crest (inset photo, right) so small that 20,000 of them fit in the period at the end of this sentence.
“We want to make things that are one- millionth the size of a human hair,” says graduate student Scott Kennedy, who is part of a project that could make silicon semicon- ductors in computers obsolete. “We will have optical computers where there is not a single bit of electricity,” predicts Kennedy.
Such talk stirs the imaginations of research- ers across all disciplines.
“We are helping a veterinarian from the University of Saskatchewan develop miniature hypodermic syringes,” says Dr. Michael Brett, director of engineering physics.
Other researchers are working on big things, too. Cancer researcher Dr. Linda Pilarski and Dr. Chris Backhouse, a professor of electrical engineering, are working together to develop a device to detect cancer far more quickly and less costly than today’s technol- ogy allows.
“Tt’s a little device the size of a microscope slide and it can do a whole lot of sequential tests on cells,” Pilarski says of the project. “And the operator doesn’t have to do much of any- thing—you would get the same results if you did it here or in Red Deer or Tuktoyuktuk and you could do it for $5.”
The device would immediately determine the best course of treatment for cancer pa- tients. “Youd be able to say ‘this cancer in this person has these properties and we know this patient will respond to this treatment.’ You can stratify your patients.”
In the next five years their work will spear- head major changes in the way health care is delivered, Backhouse predicts. “The economic implications are enormous.”
More than 170 researchers from hundreds of companies, universities and research groups have made use of the university's current MicroFab laboratory, an open-access facility.
The technology, Brett proudly observes,
has broad applications and encourages cross-
SEVENTEEN, PERFECT GRADES, UT OF THIS
ennifer Gelinas was “in Grade 2 or 3”
when she wondered if a flower grown
in a spaceship would still turn to face
the sun. She entered the question in a
contest and won a chance to ask Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar directly via radio, while the astronaut orbited the Earth. Space exploration became Gelinas’ passion. Last summer the 17-year-old Univer- sity of Alberta student was one of two Canadians who received Canadian Space Agency scholarships to attend an intensive course of studies at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. By remarkable coincidence, Gelinas studied the effects of space travel on plant life. Her final poster presentation was entitled Controlled Stress Inductions of GFP Transgene in Aravidopsis.
“When you look at space flight, if we want to go to Mars we're going to need plants as the basis of our life-support system,” Gelinas says. “We need to understand the stresses that plants undergo during takeoff and in a microgravity environment.”
Gelinas pays close attention to space exploration—not so much to personalities and flashy media events, but to new advances in
WORLD
space travel and cosmology. She finds topics like string theory, which proposes an almost infinite number of undetected dimensions exist in our universe, fascinating. “Some of these theories are very hard to comprehend. They have to develop new mathematics as they advance the theory,” she says. “That stuff I really like a lot—it is so counterintuitive to our everyday experience. We have no anal- ogy, no metaphor, for something like that.”
Having earned perfect grades through two years of an honours course in biochemistry at the University of Alberta, Gelinas has now moved to the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.
If her past academic achievements are any indication, she'll do well. As a child, Gelinas skipped the fifth grade entirely and later com- pleted Grades 8 and 9 in one year. At the age of 15, she began her studies at the University of Alberta and has earned flawless grades. She hopes to use medical training to further space exploration in any way she can.
As with plants, astronauts also suffer harm- ful effects from space travel, such as decalcifi- cation of bones, muscle atrophy and a dimin-
ished ability for blood pressure to adapt to
A visiting researcher inspects work completed at the University of Alberta MicroFab Laboratory where technicians have carved a university emblem (inset) so small, more than 20,000 of them would fit in the period at the end of this sentence.
disciplinary research—one of the University of Alberta’s strengths.
“In some universities, professors in differ- ent departments are at odds with each other,” says Brett. “We got together to form this fa- cility, get funding for it and make it work. That brought us together and kept us together. Here, we form a very advantageous liaison
the pull of gravity. Gelinas wants to solve some of those problems. “When you think of space travel there are a lot of limitations. Besides the purely technical ones, we have to deal with the physiological effects of a microgravity environment on the human body. We need to figure out ways to lessen or remove the strain on the human body-it’s exciting. There are so many new discoveries yet to be made.” ©
between physics, electrical engineering, chem- istry and medicine.”
The National Institute for Nanotech- nology will operate on the sixth floor of the new Electrical and Computer Engineering Research Facility until 2005, when the uni- versity cuts the ribbon on an 180,000 square foot nanotechnology building.
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistty student, Jennifer Gelinas
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2001-2002
alter Kipp was a young
doctor with wanderlust
when, in 1980, he left
his native Germany to
work with an organiza- tion providing public health services in war-torn Uganda. “It was a harsh, harsh time for Uganda,” recalls Kipp, who lived in a tent during his year-long stint with the relief project. “The war had destroyed much of the infrastructure. There was no food. There was a lot of uncertainty.”
On top of that, the clinic’s organizers were “almost irresponsible” in their lack of plan- ning. Most members of the group had never been out of Germany. And this was no holi- day. “You don’t send a 20-year-old nurse into a war-torn country,” he says. Once, a repre- sentative from the organization’s headquarters arrived unannounced, took the clinic’s van and drove it over a cliff. It took three days to have the man air-lifted to Germany. Other circum- stances were merely bizarre: vegetarianism was a condition of employment, for example.
“I couldn’t see anything sustainable coming out of that effort,” Kipp says.
Today, as a professor of public health in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Kipp is ensuring his trial-and-error experiences aren't repeated.
Uganda is establishing regional health authorities and Kipp, with a University of Alberta team that includes health sciences professor Dr. Peter Hatcher, population health professor Dr. Lory Laing, and infectious dis- eases professor Dr. Stan Houston, is helping to develop health administration courses.
“Uganda is going through some radical changes in health care, similar to what we went through here in Alberta, and they need people who are able to deal with these changes,” Kipp says. Complicating the process is the fact that Uganda faces a severe shortage of qualified personnel. “You can be a young doctor just
HELPING NEIGHBOURS IN OuR GLOBAL VILLAGE
“Uganda is going through some radical changes in health care, similar to what we went
through here in Alberta,
the need people
with these c
Dr. Walter Kipp
out of medical school and suddenly you're chief administrator for an entire health re- gion—a CEO with no training,” Kipp says.
The duties of a doctor and those of an administrator are worlds apart. That’s where the University of Alberta comes in. Kipp be- lieves that Canadian International Develop- ment Agency sponsorship of the program con- necting the University of Alberta with Makerere University in Kampala will help turn those doc-
tors into effective administrators.
A BEACON FOR FRANCOPHONE
aculté Saint-Jean has long been a
source of pride for the University
of Alberta, as well as a cultural
beacon for Alberta’s Francophone
community. But last spring the only
French-language post-secondary institution
west of Winnipeg reached another important
landmark in its history—the opening of its $8.5 million Residence Centre.
In addition to a state-of-the-art new student residence, the Faculté launched the Centre D’Etudes Canadiennes, which over- sees a range of interdisciplinary research vital to understanding Canadian identity.
“Here at Faculté Saint-Jean we could play a very important role in bringing the French- speaking perspective as well as English- speaking perspective to Canada, but from a federalist point of view,” says the school’s dean, Claudette Tardif.
The centre also houses the unique Institute for Western Canadian Francophone
CULTURE
Heritage, or UInstitut pour le Patrimoine de la Francophone de LOuest Canadien. The institute contains a rich collection of heritage archives and encourages members of the wider community to contribute by exploring their cultural roots.
“A number of people are interested in their history,” says the centre’s director, Dr. Claude Couture. “They do studies on the genealogy of their families—we're trying to get very close to the community without giving up our main goal of academic research.”
As an integral part of the university, Faculté Saint-Jean allows students from around the world to pursue degrees using French as their principal language of study. More than 500 undergraduate and graduate students study a full range of disciplines, earning degrees in arts, commerce, science, education and engineering.
In addition to its formal programs, the Faculté also offers credit and non-credit
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Kipp now knows that sharing knowledge brings sustainable results. During his time in Uganda, he has seen River Blindness, a disease transmitted to humans from mosqui- toes, almost eradicated. HIV infection rates among young mothers in Uganda dropped from a high of 31 per cent in 1991 to nine per cent in 1999.
“HIV is really an African issue and Uganda, during the late 1980s, was ranked number one or two for HIV infection world-
courses in French to the general public and runs two language schools under the federal government’ Official Languages Bursary pro- gram.
Not bad for a school that started out 91 years ago as a boy’s college run by Oblate priests. Since forming a partnership with the University of Alberta 31 years ago, the Faculté has produced a procession of successful law- yers, teachers, journalists and academics—all helping to keep Francophone culture alive and well in the West.
In fact, three years ago the school won the
wide. All of the people who were in the senior health ministry back then are dead
World Health Organization’s list of nations suffering the highest HIV-AIDS rates.
Kipp’s involvement in Uganda seems to have come full circle. “I see my role now as helping young people to have these experi- ences. This project will help them deal with the issues they are going to face.”
Faculté Saint-Jean Dean Claudette Tardif
3-juillet-1608 Prix from the Quebec govern- ment for its outstanding contributions to Francophone life in North America. With its new centre up and running, Faculté Saint- Jean is poised to push that contribution even further.
“This new residence, and the Faculté itself, speak well of the wonderful diversity of language and culture in Alberta,” Premier Ralph Klein said during the centre’s official opening. “That diversity is part of who we are as a province...It’s at the heart of what makes Alberta strong.” ©
ALBERTA
rista Monson and Jan Randall
have made their own breaks as
artists. Monson, a choreo-
grapher who graduated with a
« BA (Social Sciences) from the
Faculté Saint-Jean in 1991, has toured
RhythMatix, her own dance company, around
the world. Randall, who earned his MFA in
music from the University of Alberta in 1975,
is one of Canada’s hardest-working compos-
ers, writing music for television and film since 1985.
While they'd earned the respect of their
peers and established themselves as gifted,
ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE
capable artists, neither dreamed their work would one day be seen around the world. And yet, when 60,000 people crammed Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium and an estimated TV audience of over | billion view- ers tuned in to the opening and closing cer- emonies for the LAAF World Championships in Athletics in August, Monson and Randall’s work took centre stage for a global audience.
Monson, who choreographed dance pro- ductions for both ceremonies, worked with casts of about 800 performers for each num- ber. “Before this, the biggest group of people I'd worked with was 50, and in this business,
Krista Monson directs a rehearsal for the IAAF games. —
that’s huge,” says Monson. “If I ever have a rehearsal with 50 people in it now, Pll be laughing.”
The 10 months Monson spent pre- paring for the big show was something of a covert operation. She conducted re- hearsals at secret lo- cations, even keeping some performers separated from others, in order to maintain an element of suspense about the ceremonies.
Randall, who began his career playing improv piano for the famous Second City comedy clubs and in 1985 moved on to writ- ing musical scores for television and film docu- mentaries, was required to keep an oath of secrecy too. “It was a bit cloak-and-dagger,” he says.
The challenge of being musical director for the opening and closing ceremonies was unique. Randall summoned his creative forces to write inspirational music that would ac- company athletes entering the stadium. “It was basically march music set to the styles of different continents. With the Eurasian coun- tries it gets interesting because you're trying to match didgeridoo with ukulele, backed up
Jan Randall
by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra,” he says. “It was one of the tasks that was handed to me. I think it was one of the many labours of Hercules.”
Randall felt challenged and excited by the project but says it doesn’t necessarily repre- sent the best opportunity of his life. He reserves that accolade for his acceptance to the University of Alberta's music program. “I couldn't read music, and I knew if ] wanted to be a professional musician I'd have to up my skills,” he said. “I was admitted on the basis of a Bach fugue I learned by ear. That was a big break for me, the fact they had such patience with me.”
A WINNING TRADITION
Field Hockey—For the fourth time in five years, head coach Dr. Dru Marshall guided the Pandas to a medal as a young squad
andy Jacobson was 19 when she
quit smoking, started running and
changed her life forever. The
administrative co-ordinator of the
University of Alberta’s Functional Foods Alberta Centre of Excellence now runs 100 miles a week, has competed in 15 mara- thons and burns through eight or nine pairs of shoes a year. Her most memorable race started at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Sta- dium during the IAAF World Track and Field Championships this summer. A member of the Canadian women’s marathon team, Jacobson finished 34th in a field of 58 in a respectable 2:40:24.
“Tt was a thrill for me to have that Team Canada uniform on and enter the stadium with that Canadian crowd—that’s something I'd dreamed of for years,” she said. “I just wanted to enjoy the day, to enjoy the race.”
One legacy of the IAAF Championships is the new, $10-million Foote Field. Named after University of Alberta alumnus and bene- factor Eldon Foote, the South Campus facil- ity consists of two fields and seats 3,000 spec- tators. The west field is surrounded by a 400- metre track; the east field boasts an artificial surface designed for football and field hockey, as well as a four-lane, 125-metre warm-up run- way. Indoors, the facility includes classrooms, a fitness centre, concession and lounge areas, press box and office space.
The facility and Jacobson’s performance were just two highlights in a year that saw University of Alberta athletes continue their tra- dition of excellence. Some highlights include:
earned bronze in Victoria.
Football—For the second consecutive season, All- Canadian Carlo Panaro, a medical student, won the TSN Russ Jackson Award for combining athletics with academics and
community service.
Rugby—The Pandas won their second straight gold medal. Heather Denkhaus was chosen CIAU Women’s Rugby MVP
for the second consecutive season.
Hockey—The defending National Champion Pandas captain Krysty Lorenz was chosen an All-Canadian. The two- time defending National Champion Golden Bears earned a stunning 40-1-2 record. The team broke 1o regular season conference records and placed five players on the First
All-Star team. Russ Hewson won his third straight scoring championship and was chosen CIAU Player of the Year. Rob Daum was named CIAU Coach of the Year.
Track and Field—The University of Alberta won its first-ever CLAU Men’s National Championship. Murray Heber and Darren Peters led the way and were named All- Canadians. Marek Glowacki was selected CIAU Coach of the Year.
Volleyball—The six-time defending national champion Pandas missed the playoffs af- ter a tough rebuilding season. The Golden Bears placed fifth at the CIAU nationals after posting a 16-6 Canada West record.
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Sandy Jacobson placed 34th in the women’s marathon.
“THE IVORY TOWER STUFF HAS NEVER WORKED FOR US’
n northern Alberta’s tar sands, massive
hydraulic loaders cleave bitumen from
the earth. Shovels with serrated edges
load hundreds of tons of dirt into
condominium-sized dump trucks. Steel teeth, weighing up to 800 lbs., occasionally break off the shovel, are dumped onto a conveyor belt and dropped into enormous crushers. The repair, combined with lost production, can cost millions.
In the University of Alberta’s Centre for Intelligent Mining, a computer-vision project dubbed ‘Dirt TV’ is being developed to iden- tify broken teeth on the conveyor belt before they cause costly delays.
The centre began applying artificial intel- ligence technologies to surface mining prob- lems last May, proving that mouse clicks can accomplish some jobs that a burly miner can’t.
“Mining isn’t just done by engineers and hardhats—ir’s also done by computer geeks,” says Dr. Randy Goebel, chair of the Faculty of Science’s computing science department.
Tar sands giant Syncrude has leased space at the centre and outfitted it with new equipment. “Syncrude provides the problems and we provide ideas about how to solve the problems,” Goebel says.
Dirt TV, for instance, will examine the stream of bitumen moving along the conveyor belt and will be able to recognize the shape and size of a broken tooth. Refinery opera- tors can be alerted, and prevent a serious prob- lem. “Computer vision can be tuned and trained to bea lot faster than ordinary people,” Goebel explains.
The effort pleases Ron Kube, a Syncrude computing scientist. He regards Syncrude’s partnership with the University of Alberta as a win-win proposition. “Our research centre is of a fixed size and budget, so if we can get more researchers interested in these types of problems, we can take a lot of the results from labs at the university and bring them out into the industry,” says Kube, who earned his com- puting science and master’s degrees at the University of Alberta. “It is mutually benefi- cial because the university is interested in find- ing technically challenging problems that are practical. We give them problems; they give us solutions.”
The centre is an example of the way aca- deme develops real-world solutions while chal- lenging researchers, Goebel says. “Science doesn’t stop at the university boundaries,” he says. “Most good scientists in the world are
driven by one thing: to know things that no- body knew before. The bottom line is that
you have to be connected enough with the world to have an impact in it. The ivory tower stuff has never worked for us.” |
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN EVERY STUDENT'S LIFE
Lloyd Mandeville
al
t57, most people are planning
for retirement. Not Lloyd
Mandeville. Last spring he
received his degree in civil
engineering. The achievement illustrates the impact financial contributions to the University of Alberta can have on one person's life.
One of 10 children, Mandeville grew up in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. His family, members of the Salt River First Nations Band, lived off the land, working traplines and living in tents, lean-tos or unoccupied homes built by mining companies. They traveled by dog sled or on foot, wearing home-made mocca- sins or snowshoes made from caribou sinew.
Mandeville’s parents taught their children to read and write. His thirst for knowledge grew. “Being a trapper’s son, that was how we lived. But that wasn’t my destiny. I knew | wanted something different and realized I wouldn’ get too far without an education.”
He earned a civil engineering diploma in 1978 and joined the Alberta Opportunity Company as a construction consultant. In 1992 his world was turned upside-down. While driving home from work, without warning he lost his hearing. “The radio was on but there was no sound, the truck was running but I couldn’t hear the engine.” Doc- tors are unable to explain the loss.
Mandeville continued to work “but I didn’t feel I was productive.” It was time to move on. In 1995 he entered the University of
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Alberta. After completing the Native Student Services Transition Year Program, designed for aboriginal students who are short on credits, Mandeville was accepted into the Faculty of Engineering.
“I would not have made it without Na- tive Student Services,” he says. “They helped me in every way. The entire staff has always been very professional and they keep native students in touch with Mother Earth. There was always an elder present for prayer ser- vices and they helped keep everything in perspective.”
The staff at Specialized Support and Dis- abilities Services were also helpful. “They were instrumental in providing the tools so I could go to classes despite my hearing impairment,” Mandeville says.
Both student service groups benefit from financial donations to the University of Alberta. Generous assistance from friends, alumni and corporate partners made the Uni- versity of Alberta's first-ever campaign to fund scholarships and bursaries, retention and re- cruitment of faculty, and capital projects a success. It reached $193 million last year, sur- passing the goal of $144 million.
“Any amount that is given generates 10 times its value,” declares Lewis Cardinal, director of Native Student Services. “Lloyd is going to be a role model and a recruiter. He’s going to be productive, and he’s going to give back to the university and he’s going to give back to the community.”
RESEARCH FUNDING
REVENUE
Provincial government
before deferrals
$ 309,102,000
Other government sources 63,829,000 Government of Alberta $_59,053,000 Credit course tuition and related fees 116,245,000 Government of Canada 94,231,000 Grants 28,968,000 Municipalities, other provincial Donations 15,192,000 governments and hospitals 7,188,000 Investment income 44,569,000 P : Foreign government Royalty income 8,412,000 and public institutions 2,529,000 Sales of goods and services 110,507,000 ies ee . Canadian business 24,804,000 Amortization of deferred capital 34,645,000 an a \ I \ ! Canadian associations, foundations, TOTAL REVENUE $ 731,469,000 100M 200M 300M 400M Histitutes, individuals, etc 16,238,000 E xX P E N Ss E Foreign associations, foundation, institutes, etc 5,124,000 Salaries $ 384,033,000 Foreign business 5,049,000 Employee benefits 62,169,000 Materials, supplies and services —_126, 137,000 : Sales of goods and services seas ake Maintenance and utilities 46,672,000 Endowment earnings allocated to research 23,669,000 Scholarships and bursaries 42,000,000 TAL SPONSORED RESEARCH* $ 240,548, Interest 6,027,000
Amortization of capital assets
TOTAL EXPENSE
Excess of revenue over expense
$ 61,670,000
! \ $ 728,708,000 100M 200M
$ 2,761,000
' 300M
*not including an estimated $15 million of clinical trials research funding
1 400M
with the Capital Health Authority and Alberta Cancer Board
Complete audited financial statements can be accessed at
http://www.financial.ualberta.ca
‘THANK YOU DONORS & BELIEVERS!
The University of Alberta is able to sup- port the efforts of students, provide a world- class learning experience and maintain its position as one of Canada’s strongest research- intensive universities due, in large part, to generous financial contributions. During the year 2000 alone, the university has received thoughtful donations from thousands of individuals and firms. Some contributors are listed. Though we cannot possibly thank all of our donors here, we express our gratitude to each and every one. For more information on fund development, call toll free: 1-888-799-
9899.
$1,000,000 PLUS, CORPORATE GIFTS Alberta Law Foundation
Government of Alberta TELUS Bright Futures Foundation
$100,000 TO $999,999 CORPORATE GIFTS Alberta Chicken Producers
Alberta Conservation Association Alberta Lotteries
Alberta Sport Recreation Parks & Wildlife Fdn Allard Foundation Limited
Aventis Pharmaceuticals Products Inc Bank of Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Canative Housing Corp
Electronic Arts (Canada) Inc
Enbridge Inc
EPCOR
Fire Fighters Burn Treatment Society Four M Charitable Foundation
Friends of the U of A Devonian Botanic Garden Fujisawa Canada Inc
Glaxo Wellcome Inc
Imperial Oil Charitable Foundation Merck Frosst Canada Inc
Microsoft Corporation
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Oilers & Eskimos Charity Foundation PanCanadian Petroleum Limited
Power Corporation of Canada
Rostol Holdings Ltd
Royal Bank Financial Group Foundation ScotiaBank Group
Shell Canada Limited
Shoppers Drug Mart
Silicon Graphics Canada
Syncrude Canada Limited
TD Bank Financial Group Telecommunications Research Laboratories The Carnival of Champions
The J Armand Bombardier Foundation Universiade ‘83 Foundation Inc Weldwood of Canada Ltd
Westaim Corporation
Weyerhaeuser
Wyeth-Ayerst Canada Inc
HALL LORY SOCIETY
Aboriginal Human Resources Development Council Alberta Egg Producers Board
Alberta Elks Foundation
Alberta Milk Producers
Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation Alberta Turkey Producers
ARCO Technology & Operations Services ATCO Group
Barrhead Friends of the MS Clinic Association Bernice Peltier Huber Charitable Trust
Biogen Canada Inc
Biomira Inc
BP Canada Energy Company Ltd
Breton Plots Soil Conservation Society Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Group Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Canadian Forest Products Ltd
Canadian Foundation for Ukrainian Studies Canadian Heritage
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Renewable Fuels Association Cancer Research Society Inc
Capital Health Authority
Centaur Products Inc
Chartered Accountants’ Education Foundation Chiang Ching Kuo Foundation
CIBC
Crowell Weedon & Co
County of Strathcona
Dollars Against Diabetes
Edmonton Civic Employees’ Charitable Assistance Fund Edmonton Community Foundation
Fraser Milner Casgrain Lip
Friends of Edmonton Multiple Sclerosis Clinic
AJH Securities Ltd
Accenture
ACTUA
Alavi Foundation
Alberta Real Estate Foundation
Aman Building Corporation
Amgen
Arthritis Society
AstraZeneca Canada Inc
Auto Suture Company Canada
Banc of America Securities Lic
Biochem Pharma
Braithwaite Boyle
Bryan and Company
Canadian Gas Processors Association Canadian Masonry Research Institute Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited CanFor Corporation
CAW Social Justice Fund
Chiropractors’ Association of Saskatchewan Civic Service Union 52
Dan Laur Drugs Ltd
Deloitte & Touche
Dow Chemical USA
Dynacare Kasper Medical Laboratories Edmonton Society of Financial Analysts Edmonton Sociological Society
EDPER Group Foundation
Enbridge Pipelines Inc
Ernst & Young
Executive Women International Edmonton Chapter Field Atkinson Perraton Barristers & Solicitors Geise Foundation
Golden Bears Hockey Alumni
Hole’s Greenhouse and Gardens Limited HSBC Bank Canada
Huntington Society of Canada
ISA Edmonton Section
Istituto Italiano di Cultura Janssen-Ortho Inc
Joseph Beggs Foundation for Kinematics Kingston Ross Pasnak Chartered Accountants
$25,000 TO $99,999 CORPORATE GIFTS
Friends of the Environment Foundation Friends of the University of Alberta Museums Genentech Inc
geoLOGIC Systems Ltd
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
Hollimex Products Ltd
Hurtig Communications Ltd
IPSCO Inc
Petro Jacyk Educational Foundation
L & R Wang Enterprises Ltd
Lilydale Cooperative Limited
London Drugs Limited
Luscar Ltd
Nat Christie Foundation
Nixon Capital Ltd
NOVA Chemicals Corporation Oncolytics Biotech Inc
PCL Construction Group Inc
Process Solutions Canada Limited
PTI Group Inc
Red Hat Inc
Schlumberger Foundation Inc
Shaw Communications Inc
Suncor Energy Foundation
Talisman Energy Inc
The Devonian Botanic Garden Crafters Association The Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children The Highbury Foundation
The Muttart Foundation
TransCanada PipeLines Limited
United Grain Growers Limited University Womens Club
Value Drug Mart Associates Ltd Workers Compensation Board (Alberta)
$10,000 TO $24,999 CORPORATE GIFTS
Lacombe County
MacLeod, Dixon, Barristers & Solicitors Mahatma Gandhi Foundation
Malcolm Fraser Foundation
MBNA Canada
McCarthy Tetrault
Medical Imaging Consultants
Melcor Developments Ltd
Meloche Monnex
Micralyne Inc
Minerva Foundation
Ministry of Education
Molly Towell Perinatal Research Foundation Municipal District of Clearwater No 99 Northern Alberta Urology Foundation
Ogilvie Lip
Olson Management Ltd
Otto Mobiles Edmonton (1984) Ltd
Parlee McLaws
Petro Canada
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Priority Properties Ltd
Protech Foundation
R Samuel McLaughlin Foundation
Rakhit Petroleum Consulting Ltd Rehabilitation Medicine Students’ Association Reid Crowther & Partners Ltd
Remington Tire Distributors
RGO Office Products Edmonton Ltd
Robert Spence Foundation
Scandinavian Studies Association
Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Centre (N Ab) Soc Steelcase Canada Ltd
Students’ Union
The Edmonton Society of Dialysis & Renal Transplantation The Right Honourable Don Mazankowski Scholarship Foundation United Way of Edmonton and Area
Vasa Order of America, Skandia Lodge No 549 Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation
Wells Construction Ltd
Whitehall Robins Inc
Wigham Resources Ltd
$1,000,000 PLUS, PRIVATE GIFTS
John & Susan Hokanson
Charles Chan
$100,000 TO $999,999 PRIVATE GIFTS Anonymous (2) Clarence & Ruth Carlson
Antoine Noujaim Mrs Donald B (Barbara)
Julia Hrapko Robinson Daria Kowalsky Robert & Shirley Stollery Robert MacLean Carter Tseng
Allan Markin Su-Hwa Tseng
$25,000 TO $99,999 PRIVATE GIFTS
Anonymous (6)
Harold Banister
Vera Bociurkiw
Alan Lyle Bryan
Sam Chao
Peter Crockford
Elizabeth Donald
William & Justine Fedeyko John Freeman
Ehor Gauk
Dr Ruth Gruhn
Richard & Lois Haskayne George James
Steven D Le Poole
Donald & Margaret MacKenzie H Jean McDiarmaid
Pat McFetridge
David & Brenda McLean Bohdan Medwidsky
Eric Newell
Brian Nixon
Jean & Thérése Pariseau Dr Lionel Bradley Pett John Ramsey
H Bryce Reikie
Gerald Sadler
Richard Samson Douglas & Barbara Shearer Mona Smith
Libby & Roger Smith Elizabeth Storchuk Sheila Taylor
Lawrence & Rosa Wang
$10,000 TO $24,999 PRIVATE GIFTS
Maria Kosinski Paul Kruger
Brian Long
Ronald Madge Geoffrey McDowell
Anonymous (4)
David Adams
Stephen & Elaine Antoniuk John & Karen Belmont
V &S Bercovici-Plopul
JL Black Roger McDowell & Mary Black-Rogers Lorraine Smith Rosa Bozzer Juliet McMaster
Dr Michael & Cathy Bullock Ove Minsos
Robert Cram Mr & Mrs Allan Olson Jan Czarnecki Peter Peto
Ron & Elsie Dalby Therese Peto
William Darcovich Clifford & Enid Phillips Dr Arthur K Davis Craig Priddie
Ross & Hedy Denham Elizabeth A Richards Gordon Drever David Ross
Leta Gene Eisert Helen Rosta
Margaret Saunders G John Schoeffel
John & Bunny Ferguson Eldon & Anne Foote
Roderick & Judith Fraser JR Shaw
Gordon R Freeman Roman Solchanyk
Leslie Green Dr & Mrs John Stephens John & Lillian Gregory Robert Stinson
Alex Hamilton Harry Strynadka Catherine Haney Geoffrey Tate
Shirley Head Robert Teskey
Walter A & Margaret Hiller M Throssell
Joseph Hlavay Antonie Vanden Brink Stephen Hnatko Sandra Voice
Sharon Hokanson Darol & Evelyn Wigham Carrie Hokanson Peter Wildgrube Robert Hokanson Douglas Wilson
Ernest & irene Hokanson Masa Yoneda
Ted & Lois Hole Gerald Zetter
Mr & Mrs Harry Hole Elaine Kanasewich
REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY ®°
2001-2002
STUDENT SUCCESSES |
Pharmacy graduate Veronica Szekely earned the George A. Burbidge Award for at- taining the highest grade in the Canadian na- tional pharmacy exam, becoming the roth University of Alberta graduate in the last 13 years to win the prestigious Canadian Phar- macists’ Association award.
“Tt doesn’t surprise us at all that she won,” said Jerry Hanen, Szekely’s new boss at the Carewest Pharmacy in Calgary. “We've had two other Burbidge winners work for us in the past, both University of Alberta grads.”
University of Alberta pharmacy graduates have earned the highest overall average marks on board exams for 11 of the past 12 years.
The key to Szekely’s success is consistency. “You've got to study throughout the year,” she said. “This exam tests what you've learned over the whole four years you've been at school.”
Jeeshan Chowdhury won a $34,000 schol- arship last year, but the money hasn't changed him. The University of Alberta science stu- dent still thrills kids with his experiments.
Two years ago, Chowdhury and his older brother Raiyan, a third-year pharmacology student who was accepted into the Univer- sity of Alberta Medical School this year, be- gan to stage science experiments for kids at Edmonton's Tweedle Place Boys and Girls Club. “If it explodes, the kids like it,” Jeeshan explained. “Also, if it glows in the dark or changes colour that’s good, too.”
Jeeshan, 18, was the top academic gradu- ate from McNally Composite High School last year and is a tireless volunteer. He con- tinued on the same path during his first year at the University of Alberta. Jeeshan earned
Law School scholars: practice is not moot
near-perfect grades in all his classes while maintaining a busy volunteering schedule.
Proving practice is not moot, a team of University of Alberta law students conquered the courtroom, winning first place in a prestigious competition judged by—gulp— Supreme Court judges.
The team of Robert Palser, Mike Reid, Jeremiah Kowalchuk and Sukhi Sidhu placed first in the National Gale Cup Moot, the first time in the event’s 27-year history that the University of Alberta has won top honours. Reid received the Dickson Medal for the first place oralist. The team beat the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and then prevailed over Dalhousie University, Osgoode Hall and University of Windsor.
“Our teams generally have been doing well, coming in second, third or fourth, so ulti-
Joel Yatscoff: a fine kettle
mately we were going to win one,” said Lewis Klar, dean of law. “It’s been a team effort, so our students go to competitions really pre- pared. It’s a combination of great students, good coaches and an excellent law school.”
Joel Yatscoff spent hours researching how to make a better kettle, but in the end he went with what he knew best. “I knew it had to look and be safe to use, yet I wanted some- thing that was cheerful and whimsical, and I think that’s what I ended up with in “Tippy,” said Yatscoff, a fourth-year industrial design student at the University of Alberta.
Yatscoff’s kettle won second place in the DuPont Canada Designing for the Real World competition. Out ofa field of 60, judges origi- nally chose four conceptual kettle designs and gave those students $500 to turn their ideas into actual prototypes.
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