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Senior appointment
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Memorial remembers Memorial’s pensioners’
Leading the way Student Affairs and Services has created three leadership certificate programs customized to students’ needs.
association is inviting submissions for a book of personal memoirs about the era 1950–90.
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Associate vice-president (academic) faculty affairs role filled by former director of Faculty Relations.
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SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY Memorial student and Tetra Society member Ashley Sullivan, left, accepts the Glenn Roy Blundon Award on behalf of Dr. Leonard Lye and the Tetra Society from Olga Blundon, Glenn Roy Blundon’s mother, during the Blundon Centre’s 20th anniversary celebrations. See related story on page 9.
Corporate culture
First research chair named in the Faculty of Business Administration By Laura Barron
Dr. Jeffrey Pittman
has been named the
an area of growing interest in the global business sec-
management accountant, and has compiled an excep-
Faculty of Business Administration’s first research chair.
tor. It focuses on the development of processes and best
tional track record which includes publishing 14 articles
“The creation of the Chair in Corporate Governance
practices for corporate stakeholder relations, including
in journals on the Financial Times’ list of top business
and Transparency underscores the Faculty of Business
reliable financial reporting and overall transparency
journals. Dr. Pittman has presented his research at
Administration’s commitment to excellence and rele-
and accountability.
some of the best scholarly conferences in his discipline,
vance,” said Dr. Wilfred Zerbe, dean, Faculty of Business
Along with teaching in Memorial’s Faculty of
Administration. “Through this chair, we are building
Business Administration, the chair will undertake orig-
on an established area of research leadership to increase
inal research and integrate research from various disci-
“I am thrilled to be appointed to this role, which
the impact of our world-class research, and to enhance
plines concerning the role of corporate governance in
I’m optimistic will enable me to continue to analyze
our contribution to public policy and corporate best
Canada and beyond.
the importance of firm-level and country-level gover-
practices.”
Dr.
Pittman
joined
Business
nance structures to corporate economic outcomes,”
Administration in 2000 after finishing his PhD at
said Dr. Pittman. “Ideally, research under the Chair
of Canada to Memorial’s $50-million private sec-
the University of Waterloo. Along with his appoint-
in Corporate Governance and Transparency will have
tor fundraising campaign, Dare To: The Campaign for
ment as Memorial’s Chair in Corporate Governance
broad policy implications, hopefully leading to reforms
Memorial University, is supporting academic excellence
and
that will benefit the economy.”
at Memorial. The university has designated this fund-
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Professor
ing to the Faculty of Business Administration to support
of Accounting. He holds two professional account-
the establishment of the chair. Corporate governance is
ing designations, chartered accountant and certified
he
is
Faculty
also
the
of
discourse.
A $500,000 contribution from Power Corporation
Transparency,
the
with his research routinely informing public policy
university’s
See CORPORATE story on page 4
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT The Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium is a unique, non-profit organization that was started by a group of Memorial University graduates with a passion for the ocean and the creatures that lie beneath it. In this interview with Gazette contributor Jennifer Batten, executive director Melanie Knight discusses the aquarium’s beginnings and what it
he said. “What? No way!” I thought. Well, seven years
in, jaw drop, ask, wonder, cringe, draw, gasp, pledge,
will mean for ocean sciences in Newfoundland and Labrador.
later, here we are launching the Petty Harbour Mini
give and be inspired! The animals you could expect to
The facility’s grand opening will take place June 15; all are
Aquarium. I guess the idea that was at first totally outra-
see on display would be charismatic intertidal and sub-
welcome to attend. For more information on this initiative,
geous, took root. I’ve spent the last seven years getting
tidal life, such as sea stars and anemones, snails, crabs,
visit www.miniaqua.org .
the work, volunteer experience, training, education and
jellies, lumpfish, ocean pout, wolf fish, the infamous
mentorship that would prepare me to start something
lobster, seasonal seaweeds and schools of juvenile fish.
like this.
Small 360-degree viewing, open-topped tanks allow
JB: Tell me about how the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium got started?
Bowater House president and dear friend Kaylen Hill
for close interactions that you can’t get at other large
and I kept talking about the idea throughout the years.
aquariums. Video microscopes, a children’s play area
MK: The Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium is modelled after
Kaylen, who is a graduate of the Marine Institute, holds
and a scuba diver dress-up photo booth will also be
the very successful Ucluelet Mini Aquarium on British
a bachelor of science from Memorial and is a master’s
among the exhibits.
Columbia’s west coast. After my first year at Memorial
candidate at Memorial, is now the president of the Petty
University, I moved to Ucluelet, B.C., to go surfing and
Harbour Mini Aquarium board of directors along with
JB: How will the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium impact
ended up spending all my time at the mini aquarium
directors Justin Dearing, a Memorial bachelor of science
ocean sciences in Newfoundland and Labrador?
that had just opened there. I started volunteering with
graduate, Kiley Best, a Marine Institute researcher and
the organization and eventually began working there.
graduate and Memorial bachelor of science graduate,
MK: Like nowhere else, the mini aquarium will be a
The experience changed my life. It helped me apply
and Keith Mercer and Geoff Coughlan, both Marine
place to spark conversations about ocean conservation.
my biology degree and figure out what kind of marine
Institute instructors. I finished my biology degree from
A place where students, researchers, fishermen, families
biologist I wanted to be.
Memorial through distance education while in B.C. Our
and tourists can come together to discuss, share
team is one big MUN family!
and learn about our oceans. Old traditions and new
I came back to Memorial for second year with a newfound determination and passion. I wished we had a
research will be compared and displayed to show our
marine aquarium right here in the province to continue
JB: What can people see/do when they visit the Petty
hard lessons learned and the advancements from them.
to teach at, but there wasn’t one. The idea came up
Harbour Mini Aquarium?
We hope the mini aquarium will become a hub which
during a conversation with Memorial professor Dr. Ian Jones about my summer experience. “So start one here,”
fosters our natural curiosity for what lies beneath the MK: Touch! You can also smell, stare, compare, zoom
big blue blanket.
GAZETTE
extended family. ” Ms. Careen also notes that in her work, she and her colleagues find themselves helping newcomers with living arrangements. Workers are often provided with overcrowded and expensive accommodations in Labrador
your next project
West. It is also difficult to assess the challenges that immigrants face, says Ms. Careen, as many are reluctant to
By Amy Tucker
make them known. As they are often sponsored to the
Special to the Gazette
province by their employers, they may be afraid that speaking out could cause them to lose their current
Yaffle.ca is Memorial’s online connecting tool. One of its most
employment or living arrangements that are part of their
significant jobs is to provide a way for people from outside Memorial
work contract.
to ask for research help. With hundreds of community-suggested
There also seems to be a lack of services available in
opportunities to choose from, your next project is just a click away.
Labrador West to help immigrants, from both govern-
Here’s one …
ment and non-profits, she says. The Advanced Education and Skills-funded role that provides assistance to immi-
The opportunity:
grants when needed is based in Happy Valley-Goose Bay;
In her role as the executive director with the Labrador
however, the staff member has left the position. Also, Dr.
West Status of Women Council, Noreen Careen has been
Careen notes: “I have heard from immigrants that the clo-
working with some members of the immigrant popula-
sure of our Employment Connection Center in Labrador
tion in Labrador West. A sizeable number of immigrants
West will also have a profound effect on those looking for
have moved to the region for gainful employment, and
assistance with job search, resumé writing, etc.”
they have been recognized for saving the local service
The project:
sector.
It would be useful to conduct a study of the local
“Without the immigrants, many of the retail organiza-
immigrant community — their needs, the challenges
tions would probably not be able to operate on a perma-
they face, their aspirations and what can be done to
nent basis,” said Ms. Careen. “A lack of human resources
improve accommodations for these groups, says Dr.
is one of the major issues facing Labrador West in this
Careen.
time of economic boom. Retail business, along with not-
“I think for a research project it would be great to talk
for-profit organizations, cannot compete with big mining
directly with some of the many immigrants in Labrador
or contracting companies.”
West and find out how they are coping with the move.
Ms. Careen has learned that many members of the immigrant population are working in the lower skilled
There is a lot of work that needs to be done to expand intercultural understanding.”
service industry. However, many of these new arrivals are highly educated and may aspire to work in an area of
Interested in learning more about this project? Amy Tucker, co-ordinator
their expertise. There are concerns that these immigrants
of knowledge mobilization at the Harris Centre, would love to tell you
are not being integrated as well as they could be into the
more. Call her at 709-864-6115 or email her at amy.tucker@mun.ca.
local community, and their needs and aspirations are not being met. “I feel by them not being integrated into our community that we are missing out on some of their great skill
Correction
Margot Reid, a spring 2013 honorary graduate whose bio
sets. Also I feel that if they were better integrated into the
graphy appeared in the April 3 Gazette, was born in St. John’s,
community they would feel a sense of belonging and will
N.L., not Saint John, N.B. The Gazette apologizes for the error.
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Future of fisheries
Provincial government supports fisheries science at Marine Institute By Naomi Osborne
Fisheries
science
and
research
Newfoundland and Labrador marine ecosystem and
product we harvest and process is used for the benefit
initiatives were the focus of more than $2 million
contribute to the knowledge base and stock assessment of
of Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Robert Verge,
in funding to the Marine Institute’s (MI) Centre for
cod, capelin, shrimp and crab.
managing director, CCFI. “We believe there is a bright
Fisheries Ecosystems Research (CFER) from the provincial government this month. The funding was announced the same day CFER research
CFER’s research plays a significant role in better
future for the seafood industry and will continue working
understanding our changing ocean environment and the
to help create that future. Over the past three and a half
effects climate change will have on fish stocks.
years, the centre has used provincial government funding
scientists set sail from Ireland on board the Irish national
“The provincial government’s continued support for
to initiate or support projects valued at $24 million. We
research vessel, RV Celtic Explorer, on a transatlantic survey.
the advancement of the Fisheries and Marine Institute
thank the provincial government for the additional
The multidisciplinary survey was led by Dr. George
in the global oceans sector has been essential to our
contribution for the coming year and we will ensure it is
Rose, director, CFER. It gathered oceanographic data as
development,” said Glenn Blackwood, vice-president,
used wisely to help build the Newfoundland and Labrador
well as acoustic recordings across the entire North Atlantic.
Memorial University (Marine Institute). “The centre
fishery.”
The survey built on work completed during two previous
mentors future generations in fisheries science and plays
Derrick Dalley, minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture,
transatlantic surveys in 2011 and 2012.
a significant role in better understanding our changing
was provided a tour of CFER’s lab and CCFI’s high pressure
ocean environment.”
processing unit after the announcement.
As MI’s newest centre in fisheries research, CFER has become the largest university-based, at-sea fisheries ecosystems research unit in Canada. The centre’s expansion has significantly impacted
During the announcement, a financial contribution to
Since the inception of both the Centre for Fisheries
the Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation (CCFI) for
Ecosystems Research and the Canadian Centre for Fisheries
the coming year was also highlighted.
Innovation, the Provincial Government of Newfoundland
“We certainly need to understand what is happening
allowed the team to conduct extensive research in the
to our ecosystem and our fish resources to ensure the
and Labrador has invested almost $15 million toward both initiatives.
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provincial capabilities in fisheries research. It has
Kiley Best, fisheries technologist, examines a cod otolith at MI’s Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research.
STUDENTVIEW
School is finished. Now what do I do?
Joshua Duff
through MUN’s distance education unit, DELTS. If you cannot find a class that credits your declared major, there is likely one available that fills an elective requirement for your degree. This will help with the upkeep of your study habits. By reducing to part-time studies during the summer,
Now that the
winter semester of 2013 has
Simple tasks like reading books and magazines,
you still have the flexibility in your schedule to enjoy free
ended, many students may consider taking the next
especially ones that are related to your field of study, are a
time or work. If you have plans to travel, an intersession
four months off from school. Some will work within
healthy way for minds to remain fresh. This may provide
course from May–June or June–August is also an option.
their placement programs, get part-time jobs, travel,
opportunity to apply what you have already learned in
MUN encourages us to maintain our knowledge by
reconnect with friends and family or fill the time with
school and remain up-to-date in your chosen field. A lot
offering courses during the spring and summer months.
entertainment and pure leisure. Before getting too
of our studies reference previous classes so it is important
comfortable with your spring/summer plans though,
to maintain that basic knowledge.
consider the downfalls of having too much time off from academics.
The mind is like a muscle that craves exercise and nourishment (i.e., knowledge) for its growth and health.
MUN offers courses all throughout the summer. They
A prof once mentioned that it is our most important
offer intersession, which are full semesters compacted
asset and we must always put it to use. Take a moment to
Upon returning in the fall, many students have
into two months, along with the full four-month
rethink how you might spend your spring/summer and
difficulty getting back into the routines they held before.
semester. Keep in mind, the more classes you take now,
consider filling those empty gaps by staying on top of
Opening those thick, heavy books is one of the toughest
the fewer you will have to do as you close in on your
academics.
tasks to face in September. Perhaps some people take
final year.
too much of a break from classes and neglect the brain’s
For those of us who will return to home outside of
Joshua Duff is a fourth-year student majoring in political science and
need for constant training, which should be maintained
St. John’s, or dedicate our summer to working full-
English language and literature at Memorial University. He can be reached
during the off-season.
time hours, there is the option of taking courses online
at jrd218@mun.ca.
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AVPA faculty affairs announced
Winterset for Dr. Jones By Janet Harron
agreements; day-to-day administration of all academic
Morgan Cooper
has been named associate
vice-president (academic) faculty affairs.
collective agreements and maintaining working rela-
Dr.
tionships with union leadership; providing advice to
an honorary graduate of
Andy
Jones,
academic administrators on all matters involving the
Memorial,
recruitment, appointment, promotion and tenure of fac-
in-residence and occasional
ulty members and on university policies as they pertain
instructor in the Department
to faculty members; and managing the operations of the
of English Language and
Office of Faculty Relations.
Literature,
former
was
writer-
awarded
Mr. Cooper has been active in the local community
the 2012 BMO Winterset
throughout his career and he currently holds the posi-
Award for his book Jack and
tion of president of the Law Society of Newfoundland
Mary in the Land of Thieves
and Labrador, having served eight years as an elected
(published by Running the
bencher of the Law Society.
Goat Books & Broadsides of St. John’s).
Prior to his appointment at Memorial, Mr. Cooper was
Jack and Mary in the Land of Thieves is the first picture
a partner with McInnes Cooper in the firm’s employ-
book to receive the prestigious award and the first winning
ment and labour group where he had responsibility for
book to have been published by a publisher based in
all aspects of employment and labour law, including
Newfoundland and Labrador.
He has also
advocacy before administrative tribunals courts, collec-
The BMO Winterset Award celebrates excellence in
been appointed associate professor in the Environmental
tive bargaining support and tactical and strategic advice
Newfoundland and Labrador writing, in any genre.
Studies Program in the Division of Social Science
to corporations.
It honours the memory of Sandra Fraser Gwyn, St.
at Grenfell Campus, with an association with the Environmental Policy Institute. The recommendations of the search committee were accepted by the president and approved by the executive committee of the Board of Regents.
Mr. Cooper has held positions as vice-chair and chair
John’s-born social historian, prize-winning author and
of the Labour Relations Board with the Government of
passionate promoter of the Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador for a combined period of
arts community. Her husband, journalist and author
five years.
Richard Gwyn, established the award in 2000.
From 1994–2001, he held the appointment of
Mr. Cooper’s appointment as associate vice-president
assistant professor at Memorial’s Faculty of Business
(academic) faculty affairs is effective April 15, 2013, for
Administration. Mr. Cooper has also been a per course
a five-year term.
instructor for Business since 2001.
“Please join me in welcoming Mr. Cooper to this posi-
He holds a bachelor of commerce (honours) from
tion,” said Dr. David Wardlaw, provost and vice-president
Memorial, a master of industrial relations from the
(academic). “I am very pleased with the outcome and
University of Toronto and a bachelor of laws from
look forward to working with Mr. Cooper. I know that he
Dalhousie.
is eager to assume this position and I am confident that
The position of associate vice-president (academic) fac-
he will provide dynamic and effective leadership for the
ulty affairs reports to the provost and vice-president (aca-
portfolio and the university.”
demic), and will be an active participant in a team-based
Mr. Cooper replaces Dr. Grant Gardner who completed his term as associate vice-president (academic) on March 31. Dr. Wardlaw acknowledged Dr. Gardner’s work in this role.
approach to senior academic leadership in the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic). This portfolio will have primary responsibilities in all areas pertaining to the employment relationship, the aca-
NOTABLE Shannon Gill and Will Bradford, both graduate students with the Department of Earth Sciences, have been awarded graduate fellowships from the Society of Economic Geologists with funding from the Society of Economic Geologists Canada Foundation (SEGCF). In the 2013 competition, only 32 fellowships were awarded globally. Ms. Gill, a M.Sc. student, is working on the Lemarchant volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposit in central Newfoundland, while Mr. Bradford is a M.Sc. student working on the isotope geochemistry of trace minerals associated with VMS mineralization in the Wolverine deposit, Yukon.
“We thank Dr. Gardner for his valuable contributions
demic workplace, career development and professional
Sandra Cooke-Hubley, a third-year medical student, has won
to the university and appreciate his extraordinary dedi-
well-being of academic staff (all types of appointment,
a US$1,750 travel award to attend a conference in Japan in May
cation to the portfolio,” said Dr. Wardlaw.
including librarians and co-operative education co-ordi-
with Dr. Christopher Kovacs, Faculty of Medicine. The confer-
Mr. Cooper has held the position of director of
nators) and instructors. Some of the responsibilities apply
ence is the joint meeting of the International Bone and Mineral
Faculty Relations at Memorial since April 2008. His core
to the St. John’s campus, while others are pan-university.
Society and the Japanese Society of Bone and Mineral Research.
responsibilities in that role include leadership in the
Initially, there will be one direct report to this position,
This award for Ms. Cooke-Hubley was for her research abstract
collective bargaining process for all academic collective
namely, the director of the Office of Faculty Relations.
titled Circulating FGF23 Is Regulated by PTH and Calcitriol During Fetal Development But Low FGF23 Does Not Significantly Alter Fetal Phosphorus Metabolism. The research was
Con’t from CORPORATE on page 1 Dr. Gary Kachanoski, president and vice-chancellor,
Power Corporation has had a long history with the university, and was keen to be a part of the campaign,
largely done last summer, with her salary funded by a summer undergraduate research award.
and to support academic excellence at Memorial.
sees this new chair as an opportunity to advance corpo-
“Power Corporation of Canada’s involvement with
rate governance nationally, and to distinguish Memorial
Memorial University goes back more than 30 years,”
as a research institution.
said Edward Johnson, vice-president, Power Corporation
Dr. Anne Thareau has been re-appointed head of the Department of French and Spanish for a further three-year term. Dr. Yuri Muzychka has been appointed associate dean, re-
“This generous contribution from Power Corporation
International. “We are particularly pleased to extend our
of Canada will help Memorial University to take a lead
relationship with Memorial by contributing to the Dare
role in the development of Canadian expertise in cor-
To campaign. Our contribution to this campaign is part
porate governance,” said Dr. Kachanoski. “As Memorial
of a larger program of community involvement which has
Dr. Philip Branigan has been appointed head of the Depart-
grows, investments such as this are key to attracting the
been part of our corporate culture for many years.”
ment of Linguistics for a three-year term.
very best students and faculty to our university.”
search, in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science for a one-year term, renewable for an additional two years.
Kimberly Blanchard, Department of Human Resources; Gary Pike, Department of Financial and Administrative Services; John Hogan, legal representative; and Dr. Tim Fletcher, parent representative, have been appointed to the Childcare Board for two-year terms. Lisa Murphy and Travis Perry, Memorial University of Newfoundland Students’ Union representatives, have been appointed for one-year terms. Janice Galliott has been re-appointed university director on the Western Sports and Entertainment Inc.’s board of directors until karen roche PHOTO
Sept. 30, 2014.
Dr. Jeffrey Pittman, Edward Johnson, Dr. Gary Kachanoski and Dr. Wilfred Zerbe unveil a donation from Power Corporation of Canada. Gazette | Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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Anne Richardson, director/general manager of The Works, has retired from the position. Craig Neil was appointed to the role as of April 13, 2013, by the Memorial University Recreation Complex board. Mr. Neil has been a member of The Works team for the past 12 years and was a key member of the senior management team.
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The Arts and Administration building in 1961, from the S.J. Carew collection.
Remembering Memorial
retirees then started meeting once a month.
Pensioners’ association inviting submissions for book of personal memoirs
memoirs. Members include retired librarians, retirees
University and its challenging early decades could
from geography, sociology, anthropology, women’s
result in our memoirs being a valuable supplement
studies (now gender studies), physics, biology, the
to the literature about academic life in Canada,” said
School of Medicine and the School of Music, among
Dr. Stephen Riggins of the Department of Sociology.
others. They have documented not only their own
“We also anticipate that alumni will enjoy reading
personal histories but also how their personal lives are
this volume and believe it may even contribute to the
intertwined with the history of their years at Memorial
community spirit of the university.”
University. The book project was the next natural step,
Dr. Riggins, who is currently writing a history of the By Janet Harron
The Memorial
afternoon a month in A3015 to read and discuss their
“We think that the uniqueness of Memorial
according to Dr. Buchanan.
Department of Sociology, will co-edit the volume with
Her own first memories of Memorial include arriving
Dr. Buchanan. They welcome the following types of
on the Newfie Bullet in August 1964 and being met
University of Newfoundland
articles: autobiographical reminiscences about careers
by the head of the English department, Dr. Seary, and
Pensioners’ Association (MUNPA) memoir group is
at Memorial University, including how the author
his wife Gwen, and “how kind and welcoming they
inviting submissions for a book of personal memoirs
came to Memorial; articles about deceased members
were to a nervous young new immigrant and faculty
about
Memorial
of the groups mentioned above; interviews with staff
member.”
University professors, librarians, instructors, technical
or faculty members who do not wish to submit an
The deadline for submissions is Sept. 1, 2013. The
and administrative staff.
article of their own; and stories about institutions
editors request articles averaging 2,000–3,000 words
the
era
1950–1990
by
retired
The group was started 10 years ago after retired
and events at Memorial, such as the Junior Division,
with photographs if possible. Memorial retirees who
English professor Dr. Roberta Buchanan was asked
Extension Services, Botanical Garden, the student
are interested in submitting an article or those in the
by several MUNPA members — including Dr. Raoul
strike, Women’s Association (WAMUN), Institute of
Memorial community who wish to suggest names of
Andersen of the Department of Anthropology and the
Social and Economic Research, academic departments,
potential contributors or topics, should contact the
late Dr. Don Steele of the Department of Biology — to do
campus theatre, art gallery and so forth.
editors at rbuchana@mun.ca or sriggins@mun.ca.
a workshop on memoir writing. A group of interested
The MUNPA memoir group meets informally one
Student showcase
Graduate students publish research in national nursing journal By Marcia Porter
Seeing your byline
in print can be pretty
Ms. Kennedy, a graduate of the Western Regional
exciting, and that’s how six master’s students at
School of Nursing, wrote about the use of mobile
Memorial’s School of Nursing felt when they found out
communications in health-care delivery with co-author
“I feel fortunate to have my work published this early
their work is being published in the Canadian Journal of
Dr. Young, an assistant professor in the School of
in the master’s program,” said Sarah Payne, who wrote
Nursing Infomatics.
Nursing and the Canada Research Chair in Healthy
her paper about electronic documentation. “I am very
Aging.
proud of this accomplishment and it certainly inspires
The Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics is a
work, with the Memorial nursing students’ papers the first to be selected to appear.
scholarly, peer-reviewed journal that aims to promote
Seeking publication in the journal was voluntary
the advancement of infomatics within Canada’s nursing
and beyond the scope of the students’ course work. The
A graduate of the Centre for Nursing Studies and a
community.
issue is including a special section to showcase student
staff nurse in the surgical unit at the Janeway Children’s
me to continue my studies.”
As part of their course work for Dr. Wendy Young’s
Hospital, Ms. Payne explored the benefits of using
distance education class in nursing infomatics, students
electronic documentation systems to document vital
were asked to write final papers that focused on a project
clinical information that nurses would typically record
they would like to see implemented in the practice
on paper charts.
setting.
“We encourage our students to publish, and to engage in scholarly activity,” said Dr. Shirley Solberg, associate
integration of health care data, information and
dean (graduate programs and research) at the School of
knowledge to support nursing practice and decisionmaking — using high quality research to propose evidence-based change. “Having a piece of work published feels like obtaining success at a level that is different from academic accomplishment,” said Carla Kennedy, one of the master’s students and a critical care nurse at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. “I’m surprised, and humbled.”
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Nursing infomatics is a specialty that facilitates
Nursing. “It’s absolutely essential if we are to develop and share new knowledge.” “Our nursing students are interested in using nursing informatics to improve patient care, and I’m so proud of them,” said Dr. Young. “Writing and researching these
From left are nurses and graduate students Carla Kennedy and Sarah Payne. 5
articles gets them thinking and writing about important issues, and it’s really helpful to have a publication on their resumés.”
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Online protection
C&C offering program to increase online security on campus and at home By Shannon O’Dea Dawson
With the proliferation
Last year, the Canadian University
of computer viruses, phishing emails,
Council of Chief Information Officers,
password security issues and other
in collaboration with the Canadian
online security concerns, there is
Association
reason to feel vulnerable or unprotected
Officers, issued a national request
about your online activity at times.
for proposals on behalf of member
Memorial University’s Computing and
institutions for IT security awareness
Communications (C&C) is launching
training. Under the resulting standing
an online program on Wednesday,
offer, member institutions were able
April 24, to increase computer and
to procure the security awareness
information
security
awareness
of
University
Business
to
training at a cost far less than any one
better protect you and your work, at
individual institution could negotiate.
Memorial and at home.
C&C
recently
signed
a
under the standing offer, making the
Grenfell Campus, the Marine Institute
courseware available to all members of
and the St. John’s campus can access
the Memorial community.
the courseware via Distance Education, Learning
and
Teaching
(DELTS)
Desire2Learn
A screen capture from a video used in an online nursing course.
contract
All faculty, staff and students at
‘Inspiring and humbling’
While this courseware may undergo
Suport’s
minor revisions over the summer, all
Learning
employees and students are encouraged
Management System. The complete
to complete the program now, as
program includes 30 short lessons on
security awareness training will be
identity theft, viruses, phishing attacks,
mandatory for all employees in the fall.
password security and more. The total
“C&C periodically holds computer
Bringing spirituality in nursing to life By Courtenay Alcock
Doreen Westera
is passionate
real human stories she felt it would help students connect theory to practice.
said
about spirituality in nursing education
completed in shorter segments, as well.
Mr. Forward. “We also regularly use
and practice, and it shows. An associate
“Real patient stories help students to
Visit https://online.mun.ca and log in
the Newsline email bulletin service
professor at Memorial’s School of Nursing,
realize that the definition of spirituality is
with your MUN login username and
and Twitter to get the word out about
her work is not only valued in this
different for each person. And they hear
password to access the courseware.
emerging computer security threats.
province, but is in demand nationally and
from real patients what they read in the
“Many security incidents start at
The new courseware is designed to
around the world.
research — it makes the theory come to
the desktop,” said Kenneth Forward,
enhance these awareness efforts in a
Over the past year Ms. Westera, together
life. I don’t tell people what to say, and
technology
manner that is both convenient for
with Distance Education, Learning and
yet both the professionals and patients
security officer. “It’s therefore vital that
employees and students, and that is
Teaching Support (DELTS), created 13
interviewed reinforce the theories in the
also cost-effective for the institution.
videos for Memorial’s online Nursing
literature and research.
program is 75 minutes long, but can be
C&C’s
information
everyone know the difference between
security
awareness
seminars,”
“Everyone has a role to play when
2990 course, Spiritual Dimensions of
“And personally, being able to interview
and to know when and how to report
it comes to online security. Only by
Nursing Practice. Word soon spread about
real patients and interact with them on
suspicious IT events. Each person in the
knowing what to look for, and what
the videos as distributing companies in
such an intimate level is both inspiring and
Memorial community can help prevent
practices to follow and avoid, can we
Canada, the United States, Australia and
humbling in many ways. It’s a privilege as
IT security incidents. This courseware
protect ourselves and the university.”
Hong Kong are now carrying them. Several
nurses to be involved with people as they
of her videos have also been translated
journey through their experiences.”
safe and unsafe computing practices,
is designed to provide that knowledge.”
The series of videos, which was used
into Mandarin for use in China. “There are very few resources on is
three core videos that address general
why these videos are in demand,” she
aspects of spiritual care and assessment, as
explained. “I didn’t set out for it to happen
well as 10 videos that focus on spirituality
that way, but people heard about them
in relation to specific groups. Some videos
and wanted to purchase them for use in
focus on spirituality in the context of
their own courses and curriculum.”
specific illnesses such as Parkinson’s,
spirituality
and
nursing,
which
Early in 2012, Ms. Westera embarked
addictions, HIV/AIDS and mental health.
on a journey to develop (and redevelop)
Others focus on spiritual care in patient
videos to better engage nursing students
groups including children and adolescents,
on the subject of spirituality in nursing,
palliative care and life-threatening illness.
and to facilitate nurses’ competence in
This isn’t the first time Ms. Westera has
the subject matter when dealing with
used videos in a course. Since 1999 she has
their patients. Adverse events, such as
worked with DELTS to create 31 videos.
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illness, often stimulate spiritual searching
Ken Forward, C&C’s IT security officer. Gazette | Wednesday, April 24, 2013
during the winter 2013 semester, includes
“I
don’t
know
anything
about
yet, according to Ms. Westera, there is
technology, but as I did more videos I got
ample evidence in nursing literature that
more ideas,” she said. “I would do lots of
the spiritual element is often ignored in
research, decide who to interview, arrange
nursing curriculum and practice.
interviews and put together the narrations.
“My goal is for students to feel they have
DELTS would do the video shooting and
the skills, know what questions to ask and
editing, and use their creativity to help
how to respond when asked the “why”
me convey what I wanted to convey in an
question by patients, and to know what
effective way.”
spiritual needs are,” she said. “Sometimes
In addition to spirituality in nursing,
nurses are the best people to provide
Ms. Westera has completed videos for
spiritual care as they are with patients
community health nursing, counselling
24/7. But nurses are missing this all over
and communication skills, and one video
the place because they aren’t adequately
on resilience in health crises, which she
prepared.”
co-developed with Doreen Dawe, associate
In teaching spirituality in nursing it was important to Ms. Westera that her students
professor in the School of Nursing. To
view
hear the voices of real clients, and video
video
was the medium to do that. By hearing
ca/~dwestera .
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Ms.
resources,
Westera’s visit
nursing
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Leaders of tomorrow
Student Affairs and Services offering programs tailor-made for students leading by example By Mandy Cook
After a year-long
intensive development
period, three new concentrated student leadership pilot programs have emerged from Memorial’s Department of Student Success Programs. While student leadership programming at Memorial has, for the most part, been generalized and focused on attracting students interested in learning about the common and universal aspects of leadership, the three new programs offer an extra level of specialization. The programs are titled HIRE!, IMPACT and BUILDING LEADERS respectively. Students who are passionate not just about leadership, but leadership in the areas of supervisory skill development, global issues and competitive sport, now have an opportunity to expand their skill sets in these specific areas and to build their resumés and co-curricular records. learning and development, both within and outside of the classroom,” said Tom Brophy, director, Student Success Programs, a department within Student Affairs and Services. “The development and creation of extracurricular student leadership workshops, curriculum and certificate programs is a growing trend among post-secondary institutions in North America. I am
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“At Memorial University, we are committed to student
Tessa Whelan and Carla Chaytor
pleased to say that Memorial is a trailblazer in this Impact is offered through the Department of Student
movement within Canada.” Tessa Whelan has been taking part in HIRE!, the
“I thought I already knew what it meant to be a successful leader, but after just a few sessions I realized
Success Programs.
certificate program that hones participating students’
Andrew Hogan, a first-year general science student,
there is a lot more to it,” said the third-year kinesiology
supervisory skills. HIRE! offers a series of educational
says the IMPACT program has taught him to be
student. “It takes someone who is not afraid to speak
workshops which provide students like Ms. Whelan
“internationally minded,” and to remain open to
up, who is empathetic, caring, approachable and so
with useful skills and tools to be an efficient and
different possibilities and interpretations.
many more things. I enjoy helping others, and helping others be confident in themselves, too.”
productive peer supervisor in a professional setting.
“Being open-minded and being a part of a
The certificate program is offered in partnership
multinational setting go hand in hand and it spells
All three certificate programs are being delivered by
with Career Development and Experiential Learning,
disaster if something happens otherwise,” Mr. Hogan
a combination of staff and faculty, outside speakers
Memorial University’s student union (MUNSU) and
said. “We are in a global community where it is very
and even a student — Ryan Murphy, a student assistant
the Department of Student Success Programs.
unlikely that we will not meet anyone from a different
who is employed part-time with the Department of
“I would like to go into management one day, so
culture, or travel to unknown places, so being able
Student Success Programs is an IMPACT program
this program is a definite asset to my resumé,” said the
to understand them and their motivations will make
participant.
second-year double major in business and psychology.
future endeavours more pleasant and productive for all
“You need something that will set you apart. I believe
concerned.”
“We’ve had fantastic pan-university collaboration with our own experts here at Memorial as well as with
HIRE! gives you the confidence and skill set you
For student-athletes who show potential for leading
our community partners,” said Amy Butt, manager,
need to manage peers, and be placed ahead of the
their teammates to sporting success, BUILDING
Answers, Department of Student Success Programs,
competition.”
LEADERS is designed for them. Participating varsity
and who was involved in the development of all three
For students who are interested in learning how to
athletes enhance their leadership competencies in
programs. “Workshops have been facilitated by faculty
encourage positive social change in the world, the
a series of workshops focused on teambuilding, self-
members such as Dr. Bas Kavanagh from the School of
IMPACT program is a natural fit. By participating in
awareness, communication skills, problem-solving
Human Kinetics and Recreation and Dr. Janna Rosales
various workshops and engaging activities throughout
and conflict resolution. The program is offered in
from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.
the program, students enhance their leadership
partnership with Memorial’s Varsity Athletics and the
Remzi Cej, the chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador
competencies and have a more holistic understanding
Department of Student Success Programs.
Human Rights Commission and a Memorial alumnus
of leadership, global issues and social responsibility.
Carla Chaytor, a member of the Sea-Hawks wrestling
has led sessions, and many Memorial staff members,
The program aims to provide students with an
team, says no matter where her life takes her, BUILDING
such as Greg French from the Office of the General
increased self and intercultural awareness, self-efficacy
LEADERS has taught her much about what it takes to
Counsel and right here with Student Affairs and
for leadership, knowledge of current and future global
become a problem-solver — and to teach others to do
Services have all invested their energy and expertise in
issues and commitment to global social responsibility.
the same.
building the leaders of the next generation.”
United Way campaign chairs named
payroll deduction campaign committee.
strengthen individuals, families and communities.
“To reinvigorate our commitment to United Way,
“I am delighted to play a role in this invigorated
we have recruited a steering committee of university
campaign at Memorial. Memorial’s commitment to
M e m o r i a l University has
volunteers from across the institution,” said Dr. Wardlaw.
the United Way reflects to our community the spirit of
“The steering committee has identified our first goal to
giving that is so vibrant at Memorial,” said Ms. Kennedy.
taken
be a 2013–14 fundraising drive in support of United
in
the
next
reinvigorating
step its
Way’s annual workplace campaign.”
partnership with United
Established in 2004, United Way of Newfoundland
Way, naming chairs to a new workplace campaign. The
and Labrador (UW-NL) is the only United Way chapter
campaign officially launched Monday, April 8.
in the province.
UW-NL raises most of the funds to support these activities through workplace campaigns and corporate donations. Memorial University is a founding supporter of United Way in this province. Its employees have contributed
Dr. David Wardlaw, provost and vice-president
“The organization works in partnership with others to
through the United Way’s workplace campaign via
(academic), named Dr. Gary Gorman, former dean
mobilize people and resources to address the root causes
payroll deduction or direct donation, and some members
and now associate professor in the Faculty of Business
of social problems and to change community conditions
of the university community have participated in
Administration, and Karen Kennedy, internal consultant,
for the better,” said Dr. Gorman, adding that United
activities of UW-NL such as the Stuff a Sock campaign.
Office of the Provost, as co-chairs of the St. John’s campus
Way supports charitable agencies that provide services to
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‘Our continuing commitment’ Business faculty retains top global accreditation
Canadian AACSB-accredited business schools: Goodman School of Business Brock University John Molson School of Business Concordia University Faculty of Management Dalhousie University HEC Montréal Université de Montréal Faculty of Business Administration Memorial University of Newfoundland DeGroote School of Business McMaster University School of Business Queen’s University Ted Rogers School of Management Ryerson University Sobey School of Business Saint Mary’s University Faculty of Business Administration Simon Fraser University School of Business University of Alberta Sauder School of Business University of British Columbia Haskayne School of Business University of Calgary Faculté des sciences de l’administration Université Laval
From left are Robert Scherer, University of Dallas; Gerona McGrath, Dr. Larry Bauer and Dr. Wilfred Zerbe, Faculty of Business Administration, Memorial University; and Robert Reid, AACSB International.
I.H. Asper School of Business University of Manitoba Telfer School of Management University of Ottawa Joseph L. Rotman School of Management University of Toronto
AACSB is the longest serving global
“The accreditation process is rigor-
accrediting body for business schools,
ous, requiring in-depth internal review
Faculty of Business
providing a professional standard that
of our programs and strategic planning
Administration has retained its interna-
recognizes a high-quality teaching envi-
to bring us to the forefront of business
tional accreditation by the Association to
ronment, a commitment to continu-
schools in this country. To have suc-
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
ous improvement and curricula that is
cessfully maintained our accreditation
(AACSB), holding its place among the top
responsive to the needs of businesses.
demonstrates our commitment to ensur-
business schools in the world.
Currently, 672 business schools in 44
ing that business students at Memorial
excellence, but their deans, faculty and
By Susan White-MacPherson
Memorial’s
International
School of Business and Economics Wilfred Laurier University
announced
countries maintain AACSB accreditation.
University receive a top quality educa-
professional staff must make a commit-
the successful accreditation renewal
“The successful renewal of our accred-
tion that stands against the best business
ment to ongoing continuous improve-
of 68 business schools worldwide at its
itation by AACSB is confirmation of
schools in the world.”
ment to ensure that the institution will
annual meeting in Chicago, Ill., earlier
our continuing commitment to the
“It takes a great deal of commitment
this month. The Faculty of Business
quality of our programs as well as to
and determination to earn and main-
Administration was initially accredited
our students, the business commu-
tain AACSB accreditation,” said Robert
in 2002 — the first in Atlantic Canada
nity of Newfoundland and Labrador
D. Reid, executive vice-president and
to receive this prestigious designation
and Memorial University,” said Dr.
chief accreditation officer of AACSB
— and is still one of only 19 accredited
Wilfred Zerbe, dean, Faculty of Business
International. “Business schools must
business schools in Canada.
Administration.
not only meet specific standards of
Engineering dean receives prestigious national award
comprised of his peers for his outstanding
colleagues and students who made this
contributions
By Jackey Locke
Memorial’s
and
success possible and for my contributions
thermodynamics. As a result of Dr.
to
heat
transfer
to be recognized for having a positive
Naterer’s research, new understanding
impact on industry and society.”
and technologies have been developed
The
Jules
Stachiewicz
Medal
established in 1983 to honour the late
areas that include energy systems, ice
Jules Stachiewicz, who was a professor
accretion on structures, multiphase and
of mechanical engineering at McGill
chemically reacting flows, convection and
University for many years. The medal
heat exchangers.
recognizes
contributions
dean of Engineering
Dr. Naterer is not only thrilled to receive
and Applied Science is the recipient of
this medal, but also to be recognized by
design,
the Canadian Society for Mechanical
his peers for the research and teaching
teaching. CSME jointly awards the medal
Engineering’s
he has contributed in the field of thermal
with the Canadian Society for Chemical
engineering.
Engineering (CSCE).
(CSME’s)
2013
Jules
Stachiewicz Medal — the highest award in Canada for contributions to engineering
in the field of heat transfer, including research,
manufacturing
and
“It is a proud achievement to receive this
Dr. Naterer will receive the award at
prestigious award from CSME in an area
the 24th Canadian Congress of Applied
Dr. Greg Naterer was selected by a
where I have worked for more than two
Mechanics (CCAM) in Saskatoon, Sask.,
national honours and awards committee
decades,” he said. “I am grateful to CSME,
on June 3.
heat transfer.
Gazette | Wednesday, April 24, 2013
education to students.”
was
in a diverse range of thermal engineering
outstanding
continue to deliver the highest quality of
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AACSB
Peter B. Gustavson School of Business University of Victoria
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‘Power of determination’
Blundon Centre celebrates two decades advocating for students with disabilities By Moira Finn
While
the
personal,
and
university, as well as disability community organiza-
vice-president (academic), commended the Blundon
professional success of students who’ve come to the
academic
tions and government agencies, joined staff, students
Centre
Glenn Roy Blundon Centre over the past 20 years is a
and members of the Blundon family to celebrate two
Memorial, enabling many different areas of the univer-
source of pride for Ruth North, she derives nearly as
decades of work supporting students with disabilities.
sity to play a role in improving accessibility for students
much inspiration from the changing attitudes of people who don’t need the centre’s help.
Dedicated to the memory of a former Memorial stu-
for
enhancing
collaboration
throughout
with disabilities.
dent who was a leading advocate for equality and acces-
“Access means more than removing physical barriers.
“Across the university, amongst employers and in
sibility issues at Memorial, the Blundon Centre assists
It also means developing services to break down barriers
society — there is a much greater understanding of dis-
students facilitating access to information, services and
to personal and academic development and enhancing
abilities and an appreciation for the value of diversity,”
campus facilities and raises awareness of the value of
the quality of student life,” he said while addressing
said Ms. North, manager of the Blundon Centre and
inclusiveness. From a few dozen students at the start,
the gathering. “Memorial is dedicated to giving equal
someone who has been involved with the centre since
the centre now delivers a range of services for hundreds
opportunity to all students and we recognize the impor-
its inception in the early 1990s. “There’s still much
of students each semester, from test and exam accom-
tance of the role the Blundon Centre plays and celebrate
work to be done and everyone has a role to play.”
modation, to assistance technologies such as speech-to-
how its services have grown over the past two decades.”
This message of co-operation and collaboration was
text software, and convocation accommodation. It also
Valda Aucoin, a Memorial alumnus and lifelong
heard throughout celebrations marking the 20th anni-
provides training and advice to faculty, staff and others
friend of Mr. Blundon, spoke of the kind of inspiring
versary of the centre, held at the University Centre
to better meet the needs of students with disabilities.
person Mr. Blundon was, particularly during his years
recently. More than 100 well-wishers from across the
Dr.
David
Wardlaw,
Memorial’s
provost
and
as a student at Memorial. “Glenn did not look at life as having limits, but rather as being limitless,” she said. “He broke the mold on so many things that he opened people’s eyes and hearts to the power of determination.” Rhyder Evans, a recent Memorial graduate who availed of Blundon Centre support while a student, said the centre was critical to his success academically and beyond. “Often times it is difficult for people to look for support. However, asking the Blundon Centre for support helped me reach higher than I could have on my own,” he explained. “They made me comfortable in a stressful situation and they made it possible for me to express the full depth of my knowledge. For the assistance the centre provided me and continues to provide to people with disabilities, I thank them.” Ms. North was quick to acknowledge that members of the university community, including student groups, chris hammond photo
individual faculty members and support staff, academic and administrative units, fitness facilities and libraries, have all partnered with the Blundon Centre and community organizations to give students with disabilities equal access to a university education and experience. “We feel we have received tremendous support from the university and I expect in the decades to come, we
From left, Kathy Skinner presents a certificate of appreciation to 2013 Blundon Award nominee Jared Thompson, a student assistant at the Writing Centre and The Commons.
will see even more growth in university-wide collaboration that will benefit all students.”
From a Twillingate garden to Cambridge University By Janet Harron
Memorial’s latest Rothermere Fellow got his first
Established by Memorial University’s first chancellor,
taste of digging up the past as a young boy when out
Lord Rothermere, this generous trust will fund the full
harvesting vegetables with his grandfather and father
cost of three years of study in the United Kingdom,
in their Twillingate garden. Their potato bed turned out
and provides a yearly stipend and airfare to and from
to be a Dorset Palaeoeskimo site where he and his father
Newfoundland and Labrador. This annual award is
discovered several stone tools.
currently valued at about £15,000 per year, plus tuition fees.
captivated and realized that archaeology was the career
A major part of the Rothermere Fellowship is to reward
for me,” remembers Robert Anstey, who will be attending
students who are committed to Newfoundland and
Cambridge University in the fall of 2013. Deciding on
Labrador and applicants must provide a written letter
Cambridge was a “no brainer” for Mr. Anstey.
on that theme and how this commitment is reflected in
“It’s the top-ranked institution in the world for studying archaeology and has a strong reputation
their research. Mr. Anstey’s PhD research will represent the first
for producing some of the world’s most sought-after
cohesive
scholars,” said the holder of two degrees (BA ’09 and MA
interactions in the Strait of Belle Isle. He plans to
examination
of
Amerindian-Palaeoeskimo
’11) from Memorial.
synthesize existing data from both sides of the strait,
Mr. Anstey was encouraged to apply for the Rothermere
tying both sides together rather than treating them as
Fellowship by his master’s supervisor Dr. Priscilla
separate, as has been done in the past. On a broader level,
Renouf, a former Rothermere Fellow herself.
Mr. Anstey’s research will provide an important analogy
“Robert was one of my best MA students, amongst the
for understanding contemporary social relationships
many excellent ones I have been fortunate enough to
and will contribute to revitalizing the region’s cultural
supervise,” said Dr. Renouf.
heritage, therefore supporting future tourism to the area.
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“After finding my first stone tool, I was instantly
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Inclusive campus
continue on with a post-secondary education.”
Teaching and Learning Framework project focuses on support for students with individual learning needs
Philpott emphasized the inclusion of staff and faculty
However, he cautions that without the appropriate support services in place, drop out rates within the vulnerable student population will remain high. In order to create a healthy campus for students, Dr. and the importance of the role they will play. “They’re the ones interacting with students,” he said, “so the need to provide training for our staff and faculty is profound. While students with disabilities are the
By Courtenay Alcock
largest population of students seeking supports, mental health is the number one concern not only regionally, but also globally.” “As mental wellness is one of the most important and
Together
challenging issues on university campuses and workplaces in Canada, Memorial is committed to further
Robert Young PHOTO
with the College of the North Atlantic
(CNA), Memorial University is working on an initiative that will ensure an accessible and inclusive environment for students with individual learning needs associated with disability(s) and/or mental health issues. Both institutions are participating in a shared, provincial conversation to examine existing programs and services on post-secondary campuses across the province.
Dr. David Philpott
supporting a culture of psychological safety to enhance the well-being of our employees,” said Stephen Dodge, director of Memorial’s Department of Human Resources. “In fact, on April 29 our department is hosting a leadership forum titled Mental Wellness in the Workplace. This will increase awareness and provide education on
Dr. David Philpott, professor in the Faculty of
the complexities of mental health and wellness in the
Education, is a recognized expert in special education
to academically vulnerable students,” said Dr. Doreen
workplace, in particular from a psychological health
and is leading the project along with Elizabeth Chaulk,
Neville, associate vice-president academic and co-lead
and safety, human rights and human resources, and
associate vice-president, learner services, at CNA. The
on the Teaching and Learning Framework. “An effec-
business best practices point of view. This forum is one
process to date has included a literature review and
tive institutional response to students with individual
of many initiatives to be introduced over the coming
environmental scan. As well, a series of consultations
learning needs associated with disability(s) and/or men-
months.”
with more than 260 members of the Memorial commu-
tal health will position Memorial University as a leader
Dr. Philpott and Ms. Chaulk plan to have a report
nity and organizations and individuals throughout the
in the development of inclusive and effective learning
submitted by fall 2013. The report will contain recom-
province has just been completed.
environments for all students.”
mendations on processes and guidelines that will better
“What we’ve heard throughout the consultations
Memorial presently has services that do support vul-
is there’s a real interest in looking at how we respond
nerable students, including the Counselling Centre,
to these students, and in becoming more proactive,”
Glenn Roy Blundon Centre and the Student Health
explained Dr. Philpott. “We need to create an ecology
Centre. The issue, according to Dr. Philpott, is that peo-
of well-being so that we have an environment in which
ple aren’t always aware of the services or the referral
these students can identify their needs and get effective
process.
support without fear of stigma or repercussion — creat-
ensure an accessible and inclusive post-secondary learning community for all students, faculty and staff.
obituary
“Also, the services may not be appropriately scaled,” added Dr. Philpott. “When conducting the environ-
Dr. Kate Bride
Now that the information gathering process is com-
mental scan we included a needs assessment on our
Dr. Kate Bride, an instructor in the Faculty of
plete, Dr. Philpott and Ms. Chaulk will complete a
campuses, and we’ve discovered that the need for sup-
Education and the Department of Gender Studies,
report for Memorial’s associate vice-president academic
port of vulnerable students has increased. So there are
passed away April 7, 2013. She was 45.
and CNA’s president that will outline recommendations
more students with more complex needs than ever
and a road map toward healthy post-secondary cam-
before.”
ing a more inclusive and healthy campus.”
puses across our province.
Dr. John Walsh
But Dr. Philpott says this is a good thing.
Dr. John Walsh, professor emeritus, Faculty of
“This project is the second of three specific initiatives
“It means that more students with individual learn-
Engineering and Applied Science, passed away
developed in response to the recommendation of the
ing needs are graduating from the K–12 system with the
Teaching and Learning Framework to provide support
marks, skills and, more importantly, the confidence to
&
Feb. 14, 2013. He was 76.
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CIHR Planning Grants Canada Council for the Arts – Killam Research Fellowships
The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research CIHR Team Grant – HIV Cure Research
CIHR and Graham Boeckh Foundation – Transformational Research in Adolescent Mental Health
CIHR Team Grants – Mental Disorders
CIHR Mental Health Network
CIHR Travel Awards – Institute Community Support
CIHR Café Scientifique Program (2013)
NSERC Collaborative Research and Training Experience
– Conference and Workshop Grants
– International Collaborative Research Grants
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Office of Research Services
– Salary-based Research Grants Program
(Re-designation of Salary)
(CREATE) Program – Letter of Intent The Association of Commonwealth Universities (U.K.)
CIHR Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging NSERC Discovery Frontiers – Letter of Intent
– ACU Titular Fellowships
June 5
CIHR Dissemination Events SSHRC Digging into Data Challenge CIHR – ICRH Emerging Network Grants
National Institutes of Health (U.S.)
SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grants CIHR Operating Grant – Canada-China Human Vaccines
– New Research Grants
June 15 The Canada Council for the Arts
WCB Research and Workplace Innovation Program 2013
– Killam Prizes (Nominations)
CIHR Operating Grant – Collaborative Health Research
Muscular Dystrophy Association (U.S.)
Projects (NSERC Partnered) (2013–14)
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– Research Grants Program (Letter of Intent)
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Kelly Foss photo
OUTANDABOUT
Art of the earth Earth Science graduate students Shannon Gill and Jean-Luc Pilote check out the Department of Earth Sciences’ new self-
produced art installation. The images have been culled from researchers’ field work photo collections. Everyone is invited to view the works in the departmental lounge in ER4065. For more on these events and other news at Memorial, please visit
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Three Cheers for Composting Family Program, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.,
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Monday, May 6
BioMedical Sciences
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Constructing the Meaning of Being At-Risk: The Experiences of
Where Heritage Constitutes Belonging: Composing Irishness in
Mini-Med School Is Back!, 7–9:30 p.m., Health Sciences Centre
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Wednesday, April 24
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of Anthropology
and Innovation, Sponsor: School of Graduate Studies
Thursday, May 2 Thursday, April 25
Resisting Shame, Making Our Bodies Home, 7:30–9 p.m.,
Tuesday, May 7
The Nuclear Future: Can We Make It Safe?, 7:30–9:30 p.m.,
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Home Grown: Propagation Without a Greenhouse Workshop,
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Monday, April 29
Sponsor: MUN Botanical Garden Intersections and Reflection: Queering Collective Action, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial University St. John’s campus, Sponsor:
Wednesday, May 8
Canadian University Queer Services Conference
2013 Alumni Job Fair, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., R. Gushue Hall, Dining Hall, Sponsor: Career Development and Experiential Learning,
Youth Support Group Meeting, 7–9 p.m., UC3018, The Landing, Sponsor: Schizophrenia Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
Friday, May 3
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Janet Mock: Writer, Speaker, Activitst and Advocate for Trans The Magic of Molecular Soccer: Beauty and Purpose of Curiosity-
Women, 7:30–9:30 p.m., IIC2001, Bruneau Centre for Research
Friday, May 10
Driven Basic Research, 7:30–9:30 p.m., IIC2001, Bruneau
and Innovation, Sponsor: Canadian University Queer Services
National Public Gardens Day at MUN Botanical Garden,
Centre for Innovation and Research, Sponsor: Department of
Conference
10 a.m.–4 p.m., MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Rd.,
Chemistry
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Tuesday, April 30
8 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial University St. John’s campus, Sponsor:
REEL Justice Film Festival: Justice for Sale, 7–9 p.m., The
Canadian University Queer Services Conference
Landing, UC 3018, Sponsor: Reel Justice Newfoundland and Labrador, Faculty of Education
Saturday, May 4 Intersections and Reflection: Queering Collective Action,
Chemistry with Methane: Concepts Rather than Recipes,
8 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial University St. John’s campus, Sponsor:
2–4 p.m., A 1043, Sponsor: Department of Chemistry
Canadian University Queer Services Conference
Oxidative Dehydrosulfurization and Selective Bond-Activation
Sunday, May 5, 2013
by Roll-over Cyclometalated Pt(II) Complexes: Theory and
Writer’s Fair and Centre for Newfoundland Studies, 1:30–5 p.m.,
Experiment in Concert, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., C2004, Sponsor:
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Mapping Social Relations of Older Workers’ Employment:
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Using Institutional Ethnography to Explore the Meaning and
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A wider view
Late March from Signal Hill, Mike Morrow
Quidi Vidi Gut, Chris Deacon
Portia in a Rocking Chair, Iakov Afanassiev
Physics adorns its walls with in-house artistry By Kelly Foss
When the Department
of Physics had
trouble obtaining artwork for their walls, they decided to look to a new source — their faculty and staff.
department’s system administrator. Dr. de Young says the works range from the professional to that of serious amateur.
of non-scientists don’t see science as a creative discipline. However, that is not how most scientists see it. A creative discipline creates different things — be they
“We realized that there were many people in the
“We really liked the idea of being completely open to
department who created art and that it would be nice
all,” he said. “We liked the variety that it creates. One
“Having it around reminds you that creativity, even
to have it around,” said Dr. Brad de Young, head of
other goal was to give these artists some recognition.
in science, is not narrowly a structured disciplinary
the department. “It seemed like a good way to involve
We did also want to encourage others in the department
thing. It can be a much more open perspective because
faculty and staff, and their interests, in the life of the
and to show them they can do the same thing.”
many scientists take that kind of wider view of it.”
department.” Currently the department is featuring painted works by Drs. Iakov Afanassiev and Mike Morrow, both
He says part of the reason he wanted to talk about this
The pieces, which are on temporary loan from the
project was not just to show off the works, but also to
artists, have been placed in the department’s public
put the idea in the minds of other departments.
spaces and various offices where people will get to see
professors in Physics, as well as photography by Dr.
“Obviously we are not terribly unique in having peo-
Chris Deacon, lab co-ordinator, and Fred Perry, the
ple with interests in the arts,” said Dr. de Young. “A lot
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ideas, concepts, equations or images.
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them the most.
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